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NOTICE PAPER
No. 98
TUESDAY 21 AUGUST 2012
The House meets this day at 2.30 pm
Contents
Government Business—Orders of the Day ....................................................................................................... 5498
Committee Reports—Orders of the Day ........................................................................................................... 5498
Budget Estimates—Take Note Debate .............................................................................................................. 5499
Private Members’ Business ............................................................................................................................... 5500
Items in the Order of Precedence ........................................................................................................... 5500
Items outside the Order of Precedence ................................................................................................... 5501
Business for Future Consideration .................................................................................................................... 5557
Bills referred to Select or Standing Committees ............................................................................................... 5558
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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS—ORDERS OF THE DAY
1.
Community Housing Providers (Adoption of National Law) Bill 2012: second reading—Mr Pearce.
(Standing Orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 15 August 2012)
* 2.
Crime Commission Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (15 August 2012) of the question
on the motion of Mr Gallacher: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 15
August 2012)—Ms Voltz.
* 3.
Fines Amendment Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (15 August 2012) of the question on
the motion of Mr Pearce: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 15 August
2012)—Mr Searle. (40 minutes)
* 4.
Industrial Relations Amendment (Industrial Representation) Bill 2012: resumption of the
adjourned debate (2 April 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Pearce: That this bill be now read
a second time—Mr Pearce speaking in reply. (13 minutes remaining)
* 5.
Industrial Relations Amendment (Dispute Orders) Bill 2012: resumption of the interrupted debate
(23 May 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Pearce: That this bill be now read a second time—
Dr Kaye speaking. (6 minutes remaining)
6.
Retail Trading Amendment Bill 2012: second reading—Mr Gallacher.
(Standing Orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 3 April 2012)
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COMMITTEE REPORTS—ORDERS OF THE DAY
(Debate on committee reports takes precedence after Questions on Tuesdays until 6.30 pm according to
sessional order)
1.
Standing Committee on Social Issues: Report No. 45 entitled “Transition support for students with
additional or complex needs and their families”, dated March 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate
(14 August 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Blair: That the House take note of the report—
Ms Cusack speaking. (4 minutes remaining)
2.
Standing Committee on Law and Justice: Report No. 49 entitled “Opportunities to consolidate
tribunals in NSW”, dated March 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (14 August 2012) of the
question on the motion of Mr Clarke: That the House take note of the report—Dr Phelps. (10 minutes)
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3.
General Purpose Standing Committee No. 5: Report No. 35 entitled “Coal seam gas”, dated May
2012: resumption of the interrupted debate (14 August 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr
Brown: That the House take note of the report—Mr MacDonald speaking. (5 minutes remaining)
4.
General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2: Report No. 38 entitled “Education Amendment (Ethics
Classes Repeal) Bill 2011”, dated May 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (30 May 2012) of the
question on the motion of Ms Ficarra: That the House take note of the report—Ms Ficarra speaking.
(15 minutes)
5.
Standing Committee on State Development: Report No. 36 entitled “Economic and social
development in central western New South Wales”, dated May 2012: resumption of the adjourned
debate (31 May 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Colless: That the House take note of the
report—Mr Colless speaking. (15 minutes)
6.
Joint Select Committee on the New South Wales Workers Compensation Scheme: Report No. 1
entitled “New South Wales Workers Compensation Scheme”, dated June 2012: resumption of the
adjourned debate (13 June 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That the House take note
of the report—Mr Borsak speaking. (15 minutes)
7.
Privileges Committee: Report No. 61 entitled “The right of reply process”, dated June 2012:
resumption of the adjourned debate (21 June 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Khan: That the
House take note of the report—Mr Khan speaking. (15 minutes)
8.
Committee on the Independent Commission Against Corruption: Report No. 1/55 entitled “Review
of the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 Annual Reports of the Independent Commission Against Corruption”,
dated June 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (21 June 2012) of the question on the motion of
Revd Mr Nile: That the House take note of the report—Revd Mr Nile speaking. (15 minutes)
9.
Committee on the Independent Commission Against Corruption: Report No. 2/55 entitled “Review
of the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 Annual Reports of the Inspector of the Independent Commission
Against Corruption”, dated June 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (21 June 2012) of the
question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That the House take note of the report—Revd Mr Nile
speaking. (15 minutes)
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BUDGET ESTIMATES—TAKE NOTE DEBATE
(Debate on Budget Estimates takes precedence after debate on committee reports on Tuesdays
according to sessional order)
1.
Budget Estimates 2012-2013: resumption of the adjourned debate (12 June 2012) of the question on
the motion of Mr Pearce: That the House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers for the
financial year 2012-2013—Mr Pearce speaking.
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PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS
ITEMS IN THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
* 2.
National Park Estate (South-Western Cypress Reservations) Amendment Bill 2012: resumption of
the adjourned debate (14 June 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Brown: That this bill be now
read a second time—Dr Phelps speaking. (17 minutes remaining)
(Item no. 53)
(Second postponement 16 August 2012)
* 3.
National Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Illegal Forestry Operations) Bill 2012: resumption of
the adjourned debate (14 June 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Foley: That this bill be now
read a second time (5 calendar days from 14 June 2012)—Dr Phelps. (20 minutes)
(Item no. 622)
(Fourth postponement 16 August 2012)
4.
Mr Searle to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to establish the office of the Small Business
Commissioner; to empower the Commissioner to protect small businesses; to ensure that small
businesses are treated fairly; and for other purposes.
(Small Business Commissioner and Small Business Protection Bill)
(Notice given 23 May 2012—item no. 722—substituted 14 June 2012)
(First postponement 16 August 2012)
5.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit the advertising of alcoholic beverages and
related trade marks, brand names and logos; and for other purposes.
(Alcoholic Beverages Advertising Prohibition Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011—item no. 9)
(First postponement 16 August 2012)
6.
DonateLife Week: resumption of the interrupted debate (16 August 2012) of the question on the
motion of Mrs Pavey: That this House notes that:
(a)
DonateLife Week will take place between 19 to 26 February 2012,
(b)
Australia has one of the highest transplant success rates in the world, however New South Wales
has one of the lowest organ donation rates in Australia,
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(c)
as a result of the low rate of organ donation in New South Wales, the Honourable Jillian Skinner
MP, Minister for Health, released a discussion paper in December 2011 seeking public comment
on a range of proposals to boost donation rates in New South Wales, and
(d)
the NSW Police Force and NSW Health have initiated a time saving system for police and
medical practitioners to coordinate urgent organ transportation to ultimately save time and
lives—Ms Voltz speaking. (13 minutes remaining)
Debate: 1 hour 39 minutes remaining.
(Item no. 525)
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Council bill
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ITEMS OUTSIDE THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
* 8.
11.
Evidence Amendment (Protection of Journalists’ Sources) Bill 2011: resumption of the adjourned
debate (6 May 2011) of the question on the motion of Mr Shoebridge: That this bill be now read a
second time (5 calendar days from 6 May 2011)—Ms Fazio. (20 minutes)
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Act 2007 to raise the minimum
drinking age from 18 years to 21 years.
(Liquor Amendment (Drinking Age) Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
12.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Act 2007 to require packaged
liquor to contain a health warning about the danger of drinking when pregnant.
(Liquor Amendment (Health Warning for Pregnant Women) Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
16.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit the advertising of gambling and related trade
marks, brand names and logos; and for other purposes.
(Gambling Advertising Prohibition Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
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18.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Act 2007 to
further provide for the involuntary rehabilitative care of persons with severe substance dependence; and
for other purposes.
(Drug and Alcohol Treatment Amendment (Rehabilitation of Persons with Severe Substance
Dependence) Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
* 20.
22.
State Senate Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (16 August 2012) of the question on the
motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 16 August
2012)—Mr Ajaka. (20 minutes)
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit the advertising of sex services; and for other
purposes.
(Sex Services Advertising Prohibition Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
25.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of the Family Impact
Commission to study the moral, social and economic effects on the family unit of certain laws and
proposed laws and Government expenditure; and for related purposes.
(Family Impact Commission Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
28.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Summary Offences Act 1988 to prohibit
people wearing full-face coverings in public places.
(Summary Offences Amendment (Full-face Coverings Prohibition) Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
30.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Adoption Act 2000 to repeal the
amendments made by the Adoption Amendment (Same Sex Couples) Act 2010 that enable couples of
the same sex to adopt children; and for other purposes.
(Adoption Amendment (Same Sex Couples Repeal) Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
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31.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to prohibit a person
soliciting another for sexual gratification for payment.
(Crimes Amendment (Soliciting Sex for Payment) Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
32.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to make it an offence to
publish material that incites or promotes terrorism or other violence.
(Crimes Amendment (Incitement or Promotion of Terrorism and Violence) Bill)
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
44.
Dr Kaye to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit the impoundment of water for irrigation or
reticulation, or for commercial, industrial or residential uses, upstream from Seaham Weir on the
Williams River without the approval of both Houses of Parliament.
(Tillegra Dam Prohibition Bill)
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
85.
Dr Kaye to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to extend the terms of reference of the Special
Commission of Inquiry into Electricity Transactions to include inquiring into and reporting on the
cancellation of the relevant transactions and the restoration of public ownership of NSW electricity
retailers.
(Power Industry (Restoration of Public Ownership) Bill)
(Notice given 26 May 2011)
87.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require the public to be notified of the identity and
residential address of convicted child sex offenders; and for other purposes.
(Child Protection (Nicole’s Law) Bill)
(Notice given 26 May 2011)
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91.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Classification (Publications, Films and
Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1995 to prohibit the possession of restricted X rated films.
(Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Amendment (Banning
Restricted X Rated Films) Bill)
(Notice given 26 May 2011)
94.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require women who are considering terminating a
viable pregnancy to undergo counselling and to view an ultrasound of their unborn child.
(Pregnancy Termination (Mandatory Counselling) Bill)
(Notice given 26 May 2011)
95.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to prohibit the
destruction of any child in utero with a detectable heartbeat.
(Crimes Amendment (Pre-natal Termination) Bill)
(Notice given 27 May 2011)
152.
Ms Faehrmann to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to establish the right of persons who are terminally ill to
request assistance from medically qualified persons to voluntarily end their own lives; and for related
purposes.
(Rights of the Terminally Ill Bill)
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
177.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 to
repeal provisions relating to the licensing and operation of the medically supervised injecting centre at
Kings Cross.
(Drug Misuse and Trafficking Amendment (Injecting Centre Repeal) Bill)
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
188.
Marrickville Council: resumption of the interrupted debate (12 August 2011) of the question on the
motion of Ms Sharpe:
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Marrickville Council has a proud tradition of supporting day labour for its garbage,
recycling and green waste services,
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2.
(b)
Marrickville Council is currently proposing to tender out its green waste services,
(c)
Marrickville Council staff affected by this decision recently held a stop work meeting to
protest against proposed tendering out of green waste services and related loss of workers
entitlements and job losses,
(d)
Marrickville Council staff elected to take industrial action and withdraw their labour for
a 24 hour period and, in response to this action, Marrickville Council immediately
brought in prearranged contract labour to carry out Council’s resource and waste
recovery services, and
(e)
this action to use contracted labour was sanctioned by the Greens Mayor of Marrickville
Council.
That this House condemns the use of contract labour to undermine the rights of workers.
Upon which Mr Borsak has moved: That the question be amended by omitting paragraph 2 and
inserting instead:
“2.
That this House condemns Marrickville Council Greens Mayor Fiona Byrne for undermining
the rights of workers.
3.
That this House calls on the New South Wales Greens to support the rights of workers in all
industries throughout the State.”
Upon which Dr Kaye has moved: That the question be amended as follows:
No. 1 Omit paragraph 1 (a) and insert instead:
“(a)
Marrickville Council has a proud tradition of supporting day labour for its garbage and
recycling services,”.
No. 2 In paragraph 1 (b), insert “the General Manager of” before “Marrickville Council”.
No. 3 In paragraph 1 (b), omit “is currently proposing” and insert instead “proposed”.
No. 4 In paragraph 1 (d), omit all words after “in response to this action,” and insert instead “the
General Manager of Marrickville Council immediately brought in long term casual labour”.
No. 5 In paragraph 1 (e), insert “not” before “sanctioned”.
No. 6 Insert at the end:
“3.
That this House calls on all parties to condemn the continued existence of the Australian
Building and Construction Commission.”—Ms Sharpe speaking in reply.
Debate: Mover in reply—5 minutes
204.
Mr Brown to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Fisheries Management Act 1994 to make
further provision with respect to the management and regulation of recreational fishing; to establish a
Recreational Fishing Council; and for other purposes.
(Fisheries Management Amendment (Recreational Fishing) Bill)
(Notice given 12 August 2011)
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205.
Mr Shoebridge to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Firearms Act 1996 to delete section 6B
from the Act so as to prevent persons without a licence or permit to possess or use a firearm from
having access to and the ability to discharge firearms, and for other purposes.
(Firearms Amendment (Gun Safety) Bill)
(Notice given 12 August 2011)
283.
Mr Shoebridge to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Roman Catholic Church Trust Property
Act 1936 to provide for the ability of victims of sexual abuse where the abuser is found to be a member
of the Catholic clergy and or another official and or officer in the Church to satisfy judgments awarded
against such abusers as a judgment debt payable from the assets of the Trust and for other related
purposes.
(Roman Catholic Church Trust Property Amendment (Justice for Victims) Bill)
(Notice given 15 September 2011)
333.
Mr Foley to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prevent the sale, lease or disposal of the assets of an
energy utility, or of its subsidiaries, without the approval of both Houses of Parliament.
(Energy Utilities Protection Bill)
(Notice given 19 October 2011)
* 346.
414.
Save Gosford Public School Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (23 February 2012) of the
question on the motion of Dr Kaye: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 23
February 2012)—Ms Voltz. (20 minutes)
Mr Veitch to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Transport Administration Act 1988 to
make provision with respect to the transfer of rail corridors to community organisations for use as
recreational rail trails.
(Transport Administration Amendment (Rail Trails Community Management) Bill)
(Notice given 24 November 2011)
415.
Mr Shoebridge to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend certain legislation to make further provision
with respect to damages recoverable by the relatives or estate of deceased persons.
(Compensation to Relatives Legislation Amendment Bill)
(Notice given 24 November 2011)
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416.
Mr Buckingham to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Gene Technology (GM Crop Moratorium)
Act 2003 to establish a scheme to compensate farmers for losses associated with contamination from
genetically modified crops; and for other purposes.
(Gene Technology (GM Crop Moratorium) Amendment (Farmer Protection) Bill)
(Notice given 24 November 2011)
426.
Mr Brown to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Forestry Act 1916 to prohibit the
disruption of lawful forestry operations and related activities.
(Forestry Amendment (Unlawful Disruption of Forestry Operations) Bill)
(Notice given 14 February 2012)
* 432.
468.
Crimes Amendment (Possession or Discharge of Firearms in Commission of Offences) Bill 2012:
resumption of the adjourned debate (15 March 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That
this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 15 March 2012)—Dr Phelps. (20 minutes)
Dr Kaye to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Education Act 1990 to restore equity and
fairness in relation to school funding by restricting the provision of financial assistance to nongovernment schools.
(Education Amendment (Equity and Fairness in School Funding) Bill)
(Notice given 14 February 2012)
503.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to constitute the St. Shenouda Coptic Orthodox
Monastery (NSW) Property Trust and to specify its functions, and to provide for the vesting of certain
property in the Trust and for other purposes.
(St. Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Monastery (NSW) Property Trust Bill)
(Notice given 22 February 2012)
583.
Mr Borsak to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act
1979 to repeal prohibitions on the use and operation of game parks.
(Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Repeal of Game Park Prohibitions) Bill)
(Notice given 27 March 2012)
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616.
Dr Kaye to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require the NSW government to reduce the level of
carbon emissions from electricity generation.
(Towards Zero Carbon Energy Bill)
(Notice given 28 March 2012)
626.
Ms Faehrmann to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic
Management) Act 1999 to make provision with respect to the safety of children travelling on school
buses and to require certain buses to be fitted with seatbelts; and for other purposes.
(Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Amendment (Child Safety on School Buses) Bill)
(Notice given 2 April 2012)
642.
Mr Searle to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend certain legislation to give effect to the
recommendations of the NSW Law Reform Commission in its Report 131 Compensation to Relatives.
(Compensation to Relatives Legislation (Dust Diseases) Amendment Bill)
(Notice given 4 April 2012)
669.
Ms Faehrmann to move—
That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 7 days of the date of
passing of this resolution any review of the Animal Welfare Branch of the Department of Primary
Industries undertaken since 2010, in the possession, custody or control of the Department of Primary
Industries, and any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this
order of the House.
(Notice given 2 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 98)
672.
Ms Faehrmann to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Minister for Primary Industries enacted a six month moratorium on commercial pipi
harvesting in December 2011 out of concern for the decline in pipi populations,
(b)
the moratorium on commercial pipi harvesting is due to end on 1 July 2012,
(c)
anecdotal evidence suggests pipi populations have not demonstrated a recovery,
(d)
quantifiable evidence is unavailable to suggest otherwise,
(e)
Victoria and Queensland prohibit pipi harvesting,
(f)
pipi provide a food source for whiting and other fish species and for the Pied Oyster
Catcher which is a threatened species, and
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(g)
2.
the fishing industry depends on a sustainably managed fish stocks.
That this House calls on the Government to maintain the moratorium on commercial pipi
harvesting until there is quantitative evidence that pipi populations have achieved a sustained
recovery to former levels and long term enforceable management arrangements are in place that
will ensure harvesting is conducted at sustainable levels.
(Notice given 2 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 98)
674.
Ms Fazio to move—
That this House:
(a)
recognises the valuable role that music plays in people’s wellbeing and that music therapy is
practised in many different settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, special education and
early intervention programs for children at risk,
(b)
congratulates the Music Council of Australia’s national music advocacy campaign, “Music: Play
for Life”, and the Australian Music Therapy Association, and
(c)
calls on the Government to consider expanding the availability of music therapy to adults with a
disability, aged care services, community support services, hospitals, mental health facilities,
palliative care and special education.
(Notice given 3 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 99)
677.
Ms Fazio to move—
1.
2.
This House notes that:
(a)
the Canberra National Memorials Committee has approved the recommended design for
the National Boer War Memorial to be constructed on Anzac Parade leading up to the
Australian War Memorial,
(b)
the 110th Anniversary of the Boer War will be commemorated by the holding of Boer
War remembrance ceremonies throughout Australia,
(c)
over 23,000 Australian men and women served in the Boer War and 1,000 did not return,
and
(d)
the NSW Committee of the National Boer War Memorial Association will hold a Boer
War Day Commemoration at Hyde Park South on Sunday 27 May 2012 at 11 am.
That this House:
(a)
notes that the National Boer War Memorial will cost an estimated $4,000,000 to
construct, and
(b)
calls on the Government to make a financial contribution to the erection of the memorial
in recognition of the service personnel from New South Wales who fought and died in
the Boer War.
(Notice given 3 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 99)
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680.
Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
on 13 April 2012, members of the Australian Monarchist League celebrated the 86th
Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at a lunch held at the Union, University and
Schools Club, Sydney,
(b)
the Australian Monarchist League was formed in 1993 with the mission of educating and
informing the public on Australian history, particularly the Australian Constitution, and
to disseminate literature and to maintain a library on Australian colonial history,
federation history and the Constitution, and
(c)
since 1993, the Australian Monarchist League has established itself as a leading
organisation in upholding the educational and cultural aspects of Australia’s
Constitutional Monarchy.
That this House acknowledges:
(a)
the following who participated on the day:
(i)
Mr Philip Benwell MBE, Australian Monarchist League, National Chair,
(ii)
Mrs Amy Taylor AM, Patron and State President of the Australian Women’s
Army Service Association,
(iii) Sir Trevor Garland KBE AM, Honorary Consul for the Solomon Islands,
(iv) Senator Arthur Sinodinos AO, guest speaker,
(v)
Mr B. Raveen Mendis, Australian Monarchist League Member,
(vi) Councillor Kellie Marsh, Mayor of Shellharbour City Council, and
(b)
the work of the Australian Monarchist League and Australians for Constitutional
Monarchy, recognising their efforts in promoting the Australian Constitution and history,
including their joint efforts in celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen
on 15 July 2012 in the presence of the Governor, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir
AC CVO at Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney.
(Notice given 3 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 99)
681.
Ms Fazio to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes the call by the New South Wales Bar Association for urgent reform of the
bail system in New South Wales, which is based on the following:
(a)
there are more than 2,500 people in New South Wales goals at present who have not een
convicted of any offence and have been denied bail pending trial,
(b)
these people represent about a quarter of the prison population, which is an increase of 11
per cent from 1994 figures,
(c)
over that 17 year period, the bail laws have been made harsher and in many
circumstances the presumption of bail has been removed, and
(d)
up to 30 per cent of the people in goal denied bail, as many as 750 individuals, will be
acquitted after being locked up, perhaps for many months.
That this House:
(a)
notes that the NSW Law Reform Commission has undertaken a review of bail laws
following a referral by the Government of New South Wales, and
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(b)
calls on the Government to consider the recommendations of the NSW Law Reform
Commission with a view to reducing the number of people held on bail who are unlikely
to receive a custodial sentence.
(Notice given 3 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 99)
683.
Ms Fazio to move—
That this House:
(a)
notes with concern the growing prevalence of the use of nano-silver in household antibacterial
products to kill bacteria that cause odour,
(b)
notes that, as resistance to antibiotics and antimicrobials used in hospitals has grown, nanosilver has become increasingly important as a medical germ killer of last resort, and
(c)
calls on the Minister for Health to consider placing the use of nano-silver on the agenda for
future meetings of health ministers to determine if its use should be restricted.
(Notice given 3 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 99)
686.
Mr Foley to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the development application lodged by Hammersmith Management Pty Ltd seeks
development consent for a proposed four into 375 lot subdivision in the suburbs of West
Wallsend and Holmesville,
(b)
a total of 127 submissions were received within the public exhibition period and each
submission objected to the proposal,
(c)
the Councillors of Lake Macquarie City Council have formally objected to the
development application,
(d)
the main grounds for objection include:
(i)
the failure of the proposal to address the physical and cultural constraints of the
site and locality,
(ii)
the significant impact of the proposal on the site’s flora and fauna and inadequate
mitigative measures to address or offset the impacts,
(iii) the significant impact of the 375 lot subdivision on the cultural significance of
West Wallsend and Holmesville,
(iv) the development’s impact on an Aboriginal place known as the ‘Butterfly Caves’,
and
(e)
a previous application for a four into 465 lot residential subdivision was refused by the
Joint Regional Planning Panel on 26 August 2010.
That this House calls on:
(a)
the Hunter and Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel to reject the application, and
(b)
the New South Wales Government to reserve the site as a nature reserve.
(Notice given 8 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 100)
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687.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
7 May 1945 commemorates Victory in Europe Day or “VE Day”, the day on which the
World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of
Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich ended, and, after six years and millions of
lives lost, the Nazi scourge was crushed and the war in Europe was finally over, and
(b)
upon the defeat of Nazi Germany, celebrations erupted throughout the western world,
Churches held thanksgiving services and, on 9 May 1945, 100,000 people attended the
service at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne.
That this House acknowledges:
(a)
the tremendous contribution of World War II veterans, and
(b)
the end of the atrocities perpetuated by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust.
(Notice given 8 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 100)
689.
Ms Fazio to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes the release of the Independent Review of the Potential for Enhanced
Cruise Ship Access to Garden Island Sydney which found that:
(a)
current and future Navy capability requirements of Garden Island are essentially
incompatible with cruise ship access over the long-term, except on the existing basis,
where a limited number of requests for berth bookings is considered by the Navy based
on extended notice and limited visits per year,
(b)
provision of guaranteed shared access to existing berths at Garden Island cannot be
achieved without adversely impacting on naval operations, and
(c)
the enduring requirement to maintain a credible and effective national defence capability,
including through a highly professional, versatile and well trained, maintained and
equipped Navy, and a highly visible presence in the nation’s largest recruiting pool, is of
paramount importance.
That this House supports the finding of the review that Defence’s long-term national security
task should not be surrendered to the seasonal commercial requirements of the cruise ship
industry.
(Notice given 8 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 100)
690.
Ms Faehrmann to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Infrastructure Australia has recently rejected the New South Wales’ Government’s
submission requesting a contribution towards the cost of building the North West Rail
Link,
(b)
the Independent Public Inquiry into a Long Term Public Transport Plan for Sydney, the
Christie Report, published in May 2010, made an urgent recommendation, for an
additional cross CBD/Harbour rail link and found that additional capacity on the North
Shore line during the peak is very limited with only two more slots per hour available
from a total of 20 train services per hour, and
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(c)
2.
the Christie Report found that this rail link is an essential pre-requisite for increasing
train frequencies and patronage capacity throughout Sydney’s heavy rail network and:
(i)
it would produce a step-change increase, in the order of 30 per cent, in the total
capacity of all the railways running into and through the central business district,
(ii)
it would provide decades-long benefits, equivalent to those provided by the last
significant step change in central business district rail capacity, the opening of the
Eastern Suburbs Railway in the 1970s,
(iii) it would provide the additional capacity for increased frequency of service from
the North West, the Central Coast, North Shore and Parramatta via Epping,
preventing trains having to terminate at Chatswood or St Leonards due to
insufficient capacity on the North Shore line which is already operating close to
capacity,
(iv) by far the largest numbers of beneficiaries of this rail link would be people living
in outer and middle distance suburbs.
That this House calls on the New South Wales Government to immediately begin discussions
with Infrastructure Australia and ensure there is a commitment to fund the first stage of a second
harbour crossing by the 2013 budget.
(Notice given 8 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 100)
694.
Dr Kaye to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to stop the expansion of the coalfired electricity
industry in NSW.
(No New Coal Power Bill)
(Notice given 8 May 2012)
695.
Mr Searle to move—
That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of
passing of this resolution the following documents in the possession, custody or control of the Attorney
General, the Department of Attorney General and Justice, the Office of the Director of Public
Prosecutions, the Minister for Police or the NSW Police Force:
(a)
all formal and informal briefing notes concerning possible criminal proceedings against Father
Finian Egan,
(b)
all correspondence relating to Father Finian Egan,
(c)
all correspondence, including emails, with persons acting or purporting to act on behalf of
Father Finian Egan,
(d)
all records of meetings, including diary entries involving the Attorney General or members of
staff concerning the possible prosecution of Father Finian Egan, and
(e)
any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of
the House.
(Notice given 9 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 101)
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696.
Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—
That this House notes that:
(a)
this year the Australian Ballet will celebrate its 50th Anniversary,
(b)
the Australian Ballet is the nation’s leading ballet company and has performed over 7000 shows
before 12 million people, and
(c)
since the Australian Ballet began in 1962, it has commissioned over 140 new works and given
over 200 performances across Australia each year.
(Notice given 9 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 101)
697.
Mr Searle to move—
That, under standing order 53, an Address be presented to the Governor requesting that her Excellency
may be pleased to cause to be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of
this resolution the following documents in relation to the administration of justice:
(a)
all formal and informal briefing notes concerning possible criminal proceedings against Father
Finian Egan,
(b)
all correspondence relating to Father Finian Egan,
(c)
all correspondence, including emails, with persons acting or purporting to act on behalf of
Father Finian Egan,
(d)
all records of meetings, including diary entries involving the Attorney General or members of
staff concerning the possible prosecution of Father Finian Egan, and
(e)
any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of
the House.
(Notice given 9 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 101)
698.
Ms Barham to move—
1.
That, while taking into account the inherent difficulties in accurately measuring the rates of
homelessness, this House notes that:
(a)
according to the 2006 National Census, at least 27,374 people were considered homeless
in New South Wales,
(b)
according to a 2009 report from the Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing
(AIHW) entitled “Counting the Homeless”, this figure can be broken down into the
following categories:
(i)
primary homelessness: at least 3,715 people, or 13 per cent of respondents, were
sleeping rough in improvised dwellings,
(ii)
secondary homelessness: at least 16,033 people, or 59 per cent of respondents,
were staying with friends or relatives, or in short term accommodation provided
through formal assistance,
(iii) tertiary homelessness: at least 7,626 people, or 28 per cent of respondents, were
sleeping in facilities providing longer term accommodation such as boarding
houses,
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2.
3.
4.
(c)
according to the same AIHW report, there is a significant incidence of homelessness
among children and young people in New South Wales, with 10,587 of those counted
aged under 24 (39 per cent),
(d)
according to the same AIHW report, the number of older homeless people is growing,
with 30 per cent of the homeless in New South Wales aged 45 or older, up from 25 per
cent in 2001,
(e)
it is widely estimated that over 7 per cent of the entire homeless population of New South
Wales are Aboriginal, which is well above the 2.2 per cent of the total New South Wales
Aboriginal population, and
(f)
documented rates of the prevalence of mental health issues in homeless people vary
markedly but an extensive research paper published in 1998 by Hodder, Teeson and
Burich entitled “Down and Out in Sydney” found that 75 per cent of participants in the
study had at least one mental illness, compared to 20 per cent in the general population.
That this House further notes:
(a)
the report of the NSW Auditor General entitled “Responding to Homelessness”, dated
May 2007,
(b)
the report of New South Wales Legislative Council Standing Committee on Social Issues
entitled “Homelessness and low-cost rental accommodation”, dated September 2009,
(c)
the Government’s subsequent response to the report of the Social Issues Committee’s
inquiry, dated 2010, and
(d)
the revised National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness signed on 13 April 2012.
That this House strongly supports:
(a)
the continuation of the Premier’s Advisory Council on Homelessness, and
(b)
the implementation of the revised Homeless Persons Protocol as soon as possible.
That this House calls for:
(a)
the Premier’s Advisory Council on Homelessness to be retained and to meet on a regular
basis,
(b)
all local councils to have a nominated staff member tasked with the responsibility of
ensuring their council adheres to the Homeless Persons Protocol,
(c)
all local councils to be required to report on local initiatives for addressing homelessness
in their local government area in their annual report,
(d)
a review of the ten Regional Homeless Action Plans that were developed in July 2010,
together with a progress report, and
(e)
the balance of funds allocated to New South Wales under the 2009-10 National
Partnership Agreement on Homelessness to be identified for a funding program to
support local government to meet the needs of homeless people.
(Notice given 10 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 102)
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699.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes the substantial community opposition to Transgrid’s proposed $126
million, 330 kilovolt transmission line from Stroud to Lansdowne in the Manning Valley, based
on:
(a)
impacts on the tourism industry and potential employment impacts,
(b)
impacts on the amenity of residents in the vicinity of the proposed line and consequent
loss of land values,
(c)
the absence of a justification for the new line,
(d)
unrealistic population growth projections,
(e)
peak demand projections that are neither consistent with Transgrid’s population growth
forecast nor realistic given current rates of change in the population and energy use,
(f)
a failure to account for the potential for local generation and demand management to
provide cost-effective and lower environmental impact alternatives,
(g)
flaws in Transgrid’s community consultation, including failure to appropriately notify
residents who are potentially affected by the line, inadequate time allocated to respond to
the Option Selection Report and the failure to hold public meetings,
(h)
unnecessary impacts on household power bills across the state, and
(i)
lost opportunities for new employment in demand management and local generation.
That this House calls on Transgrid to:
(a)
reconsider the need for the Stroud to Lansdowne project,
(b)
engage in genuine community consultation on any proposed route with adequate time for
community response, public meetings and appropriate notifications, and
(c)
thoroughly investigate the demand management and local generation alternatives.
(Notice given 10 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 102)
701.
Mr Whan to move—
That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of
passing of this resolution the following documents in the possession, custody or control of the Minister
for Police, the NSW Police Force, the NSW Crime Commission, the Police Integrity Commission or
the Ministry for Police and Emergency Services;
(a)
all documents relating or referring to the investigation code-named Emblems,
(b)
any report of the investigation code-named Emblems, and
(c)
any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of
the House.
(Notice given 22 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 103)
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702.
Mr Shoebridge to move—
That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of
passing of this resolution any report of the investigation code-named Emblems in the possession
custody or control of the Premier or the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, and any agency
under their control or reporting to them, and any document which records or refers to the production of
documents as a result of this order of the House.
(Notice given 22 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 103)
703.
Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
2.
3.
That this House notes that:
(a)
on 9 May 2012 at Parliament House, members of New South Wales’ Chinese
community, Chinese international students, government representatives and members of
Parliament met in the interests of international student safety, and
(b)
the meeting was a positive example of the O’Farrell Government working constructively
with Chinese community and student leaders.
That this House notes:
(a)
the view of community and student leaders that the recent assault on two Chinese
students on a Sydney train was a one-off, crime of opportunity in a safe city where
students feel very welcome, and not a targeted or racist attack against Chinese
international students,
(b)
the swift and strong action taken by the NSW Police Force to apprehend and arrest the
alleged perpetrators of the above assault, and
(c)
that Deputy Commissioner Nick Kaldas of the NSW Police Force briefed the meeting on
the NSW Police Force’s forward plan to improve international student safety, including
the following aspects:
(i)
the Government’s commitment to increase Transit Police numbers from 300 to
600 over the next two years,
(ii)
appointment of a high-profile, senior Police official to lead improvements to
international student safety,
(iii) appointment of a highly-qualified, expert analyst Police official to coordinate the
State’s approach to hate crimes, including better intelligence gathering and
responses,
(iv) fully conveying all information about any racial abuse that may have occurred
during the attack so it may be considered by the courts during sentencing,
(v)
reviewing safety on educational campuses and common transport routes and
increasing patrols as required,
(vi) increasing Police efforts on campuses to inform and educate international students
about personal safety,
(vii) continuing to work with Consular officials, both in terms of supporting the
victims of this attack and more generally.
That this House expresses its strong concern that the Leader of the Opposition and New South
Wales Labor are seeking to politicise the international student safety situation, spreading undue
fears and tarnishing New South Wales’ well-earned position as a preferred place for Chinese
and other international students to undertake their studies.
(Notice given 22 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 103)
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705.
Ms Faehrmann to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to establish a beverage container deposit scheme to
ensure the recovery, reuse and recycling of empty beverage containers.
(Waste Avoidance (Beverage Containers) Bill)
(Notice given 22 May 2012)
706.
Mr Donnelly to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
as at 23 August 2011, only six of the thirty six schools in the Coffs Harbour electorate
had School Zone Flashing Lights installed,
(b)
as at 14 February 2012 the situation remained unchanged, and
(c)
in a media release on 6 May 2012 by the Minister for Roads and Ports, the Honourable
Duncan Gay MLC, in which he announced additional funding for the installation of
flashing lights, not one school in the Coffs Harbour electorate was nominated for an
upgrade.
That this House:
(a)
calls on the Minister for Roads and Ports to review the installation program of School
Zone Flashing Lights in the Coffs Harbour electorate, and
(b)
take specific steps to accelerate the roll-out of flashing lights at schools across the
electorate.
(Notice given 22 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 103)
708.
Ms Fazio to move—
1.
That this House notes that in February 2012, the Government announced 60 scholarships to
cover the $10,000 cost of re-entry programs for nurses wishing to return to the profession.
2.
That, whilst welcoming this modest announcement, this House calls on the Government to
further encourage nurses to return to their profession by:
(a)
providing scholarship assistance to more nurses,
(b)
providing nurses living in rural and regional New South Wales access to such assistance
without the requirement that they relocate to Sydney, and
(c)
expediting the approval of on-line training courses for nurses wishing to re-enter the
workforce.
(Notice given 22 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 103)
709.
Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
That this House notes with concern the recent upheaval in Cessnock Council and the many tens
of thousands of dollars of ratepayers money being expended on legal proceedings between the
Council and Mayor on the one hand, and councillors on the other.
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2.
That this House calls on the Minister for Local Government to initiate an urgent inquiry under
section 740 of the Local Government Act 1993 into the operations of Cessnock Council,
especially the current legal proceedings, as well as any recently proposed or threatened
proceedings, between the Council, the Mayor or any Councillors.
(Notice given 22 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 103)
710.
Mr Donnelly to move—
1.
2.
3.
That this House notes that:
(a)
from 15 to 17 May 2012 the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) held its triannual Congress in Sydney,
(b)
the ACTU is the peak body of organised labour in Australia and was formed in 1927,
(c)
it is made up of 46 affiliated unions and eight state or territory Trades and Labour
Councils, and
(d)
together they represent about 1.9 million union members, and millions more workers
who benefit from the work of unions.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the theme of the 2012 ACTU Congress was “Secure Jobs. Better Future”,
(b)
significant attention was given to examining ways to improve the rights, entitlements and
protections for workers who find themselves in insecure employment, and
(c)
other key issues examined included organising, occupational health, safety, rehabilitation
and compensation, superannuation, tax, training, childcare, social inclusion, education,
health and aged care, trade, best practice and governance and campaigning.
That this House acknowledges and congratulates the ACTU and its affiliates for all that they do
on behalf of Australian workers and their families.
(Notice given 22 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 103)
717.
Mr Foley to move—
That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of
passing of this resolution the following documents created since 15 March 2012 in the possession,
custody or control of the Treasurer, the Treasury, the Minister for Finance and Services, the
Department of Finance and Services or Sydney Water Corporation relating to the Independent Pricing
and Regulatory Tribunal’s Draft Report into the review of prices for Sydney Water Corporation’s
water, sewerage, drainage and other services from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2016, dated March 2012:
(a)
all documents relating or referring to the Draft Report,
(b)
all correspondence, including emails, relating or referring to the Draft Report,
(c)
all formal and informal briefing notes relating or referring to the Draft Report,
(d)
all documents relating or referring to the preparation of any submission in response to the Draft
Report,
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(e)
all records of meetings concerning the review or the Draft Report involving the Treasurer or
Minister for Finance and Services, and
(f)
any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of
the House.
(Notice given 22 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 103)
719.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Ryde High School was closed in 1987 and since that date, the playing fields on
Smalls Road, Ryde have been used by local residents for recreation, dog walking and
generally enjoyment of green open space,
(b)
the fields are extensively used for team sports on weekends,
(c)
the land is currently zoned Special Purposes 2,
(d)
the playing fields remained the property of the Department of Education and Training
until April 2010 when the site was transferred to the State Property Authority,
(e)
the transfer has given the Ryde community good reason to believe that the land will be
rezoned and sold,
(f)
on 27 March 2012, Ryde City Council voted unanimously to retain the fields as open
space,
(g)
local residents are very concerned about the potential loss of public open space in an area
that has experienced massive urban development and population growth, and
(h)
the Government has to date not responded to the community’s questions regarding the
future of the site.
That this House calls on the Minister for Finance and Services to:
(a)
recognise the importance of protecting public open space in urban areas, particularly in
locations experiencing high population growth and increased housing density,
(b)
clarify any intention to change the zoning of playing fields on Smalls Road, Ryde, and
(c)
rule out any plans to change the zoning or sell the site.
(Notice given 22 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 103)
720.
Dr Kaye to move—
That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within seven days of the date of
passing of this resolution the following documents created since 27 March 2011 in the possession,
custody or control of the Minister for Education, or the Department of Education and Communities:
(a)
all documents relating to a review of alternative sites to the current proposal to relocate Gosford
Public School to Henry Kendall High School,
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(b)
any correspondence with the member for Gosford relating or referring to a review of alternative
sites to the current proposal to relocate Gosford Public School to Henry Kendall High School,
and
(c)
any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of
the House.
(Notice given 22 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 103)
721.
Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes:
(a)
the incident in Mirabooka in the lower Hunter when two American Staffordshire terriers
jumped two two-metre fences into a neighbouring property and attacked 19 year old
Natalie Southam resulting in serious lacerations to her head and arms,
(b)
that the Society of Companion Animal Rescuers had previously written to both Lake
Macquarie City Council and the RSPCA with serious complaints about dogs on this
property, including reports of dogs mauling each other, dogs escaping the property and of
dogs killing other animals,
(c)
that complaints were also made by concerned neighbours to the local police prior to the
attack,
(d)
that in March complaints were directed to the Minister for Local Government, Don Page,
(e)
that neither the Local Council, the local police, the Local Government Minister nor the
RSPCA took any steps to address these complaints or move to declare the dogs
dangerous, the Local Council and the RSPCA claiming a lack of sufficient evidence,
(f)
that the 2004 review of the Companion Animals Act recommended further consideration
of the “the need for and the possibility of introducing an option for people to refer
nuisance cat and dog issues to Local Courts if dissatisfied with councils’ decisions or
perceived inaction”,
(g)
that such a change would allow concerned neighbours an independent avenue to protect
themselves from dangerous dogs, and
(h)
that in the Lower Hunter alone it is estimated that there is at least one dog attack per day,
representing a 17 per cent increase in reported attacks since 2009-10.
That the Law and Justice Committee inquire into and report on whether the law should be
changed to allow people to refer dangerous dogs directly to local courts if the authorities fail to
act.
(Notice given 22 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 103)
727.
Ms Voltz to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
on 30 April 2012, a rally was held at the AllPhones Arena in Sydney Olympic Park to
call for the urgent introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme to address the
chronic under funding and unmet need in Australia’s disability sector,
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2.
(b)
the Prime Minister announced the Commonwealth’s commitment to fund its share of the
cost of introducing a National Disability Insurance Scheme as part of this year’s Federal
budget, with the National Disability Insurance Scheme to start in Australia from July
2013 in up to four locations across the country,
(c)
the introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme means that for the first time
in Australia’s history, people with significant and permanent disability will receive
lifetime care and support, regardless of how they acquired their disability, and
(d)
the Federal Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey was not in attendance and notes his refusal to
commit to the National Disability Insurance Scheme if elected to government or to match
the Federal Labor Government’s proposed timeframe for its establishment.
That this House condemns the Federal Shadow Treasurer for turning his back on the strong
multi-party support in both the Parliament of New South Wales and the Commonwealth
Parliament for the urgent introduction of an adequately funded National Disability Insurance
Scheme.
(Notice given 23 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 104)
728.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House welcomes the announcement in April this year that Eastern Creek International
Raceway, recently renamed Sydney Motorsport Park, will host round nine of the V8 Supercars
Championship on the weekend of 24 to 26 August 2012.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Sydney Motorsport Park venue has recently undergone a $12 million refurbishment
including both infrastructure and operational elements of the complex, and
(b)
the selection of Eastern Creek as the venue for the round nine race demonstrates that the
raceway is suitable for V8 Supercars events.
(Notice given 23 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 104)
729.
Ms Westwood to move—
1.
That this House condemns the O’Farrell Government for their planned abolition of the
Community Building Partnership Grants.
2.
That this House notes that:
3.
(a)
the Blue Mountains electorate alone has benefited from nearly one million dollars being
directed to many diverse local community organisations such as Lawson Community
Preschool, Katoomba Men’s Shed, UCA Gateway Family Services, Wentworth Anglican
Church and Mountains Outreach Community Service for a range of much needed
community projects such as a community kitchen, improved accessibility and safety of a
preschool building, developing and growing community connections for vulnerable and
disadvantaged children and provision of shade to an occasional child care centre, and
(b)
the implications of such a decision will be devastating to the groups and organisations
that rely on this funding for upgrades and improvements to local community facilities.
That this House calls on the O’Farrell Government to ensure that the Community Building
Partnership Grants are maintained in the upcoming budget.
(Notice given 24 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 105)
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730.
Mr Moselmane to move—
1.
2.
That this House:
(a)
condemns the O’Farrell Government for their planned abolition of the Community
Building Partnership Grants,
(b)
notes that the Rockdale electorate has benefited from more than $1.1 million being
directed to many diverse local community organisations since 2009, such as:
(i)
The Girl Guide Association of New South Wales,
(ii)
The Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney,
(iii) Arncliffe Scots Baseball Club,
(iv) Kyeemagh Infants Public School Parents and Citizens Association,
(v)
Ramsgate Lifesaving Club,
(vi) Rockdale City Council,
(vii) Scouts Australia (New South Wales Branch),
(viii) St George Community Services,
(ix) St George PCYC,
(x)
Sunnyhaven Ltd,
(xi) YMCA of Sydney,
(xii) St George District Netball Association,
(xiii) St George-Randwick Hockey Club,
(xiv) Sans Souci Football Club,
(xv) St George United Soccer Club,
(xvi) St Mark’s Preschool, and
(c)
notes the implications of such a decision will be devastating to the groups and
organisations that rely on this funding for upgrades and improvements to local
community facilities.
That this House calls on the O’Farrell Government to ensure that the Community Building
Partnership Grants are maintained in the upcoming budget.
(Notice given 24 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 105)
731.
Mr Moselmane to move—
1.
That this House:
(a)
condemns the O’Farrell Government for their planned abolition of the Community
Building Partnership Grants,
(b)
notes that the Oatley electorate has benefited from more than $1.1 million being directed
to many diverse local community organisations since 2009, such as:
(i)
The Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney,
(ii)
Georges River Community Baptist Church,
(iii) The Girl Guide Association of New South Wales,
(iv) Grandviews Bowling & Recreational Club,
(v)
Learning Links,
(vi) Mortdale Public School Parents and Citizens Association,
(vii) Narwee Baptist Community Broadcasters,
(viii) Oatley RSL Youth Club,
(ix) Penshurst Public School Parents and Citizens Association,
(x)
Pole Depot Community Centre,
(xi) St George Cycling Club,
(xii) St George AFC,
(xiii) Hurstville Glory Soccer Club,
(xiv) All Saints Oatley West Soccer Club,
(xv) Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church,
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(xvi) St George District Cricket Club, and
(c)
2.
notes the implications of such a decision will be devastating to the groups and
organisations that rely on this funding for upgrades and improvements to local
community facilities.
That this House calls on the O’Farrell Government to ensure that the Community Building
Partnership Grants are maintained in the upcoming budget.
(Notice given 24 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 105)
732.
Ms Voltz to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Jeffrey Hunt has been selected to compete in the marathon alongside Martin Dent and
Michael Shelley at the 2012 London Olympics, and
(b)
Jeffrey is the son of Hansard reporter Karen Hunt.
That this House wishes Jeffrey and all of Australia’s Olympic athletes good luck and best
wishes for their endeavours during the 2012 Olympics.
(Notice given 29 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 106)
734.
Mr Moselmane to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes:
(a)
the National Australia Bank, ANZ Banking Group, Westpac Banking Corporation and
the Commonwealth Bank collectively made 3,309 roles redundant in 2011,
(b)
that ANZ Banking Group had announced that it was shedding 1,000 jobs from its
national workforce, while Westpac Banking Corporation is axing 410 jobs and sending
another 150 offshore,
(c)
the significant harm banks will cause to families of sacked workers and to the New South
Wales economy,
(d)
the concerns of the Finance Sector Union over further job losses in 2012, and
(e)
that New South Wales Opposition Leader, Mr John Robertson MP, said that “The
message here is simple – the New South Wales Government shouldn’t reward banks that
sack our workers and send local jobs offshore.”
That this House calls on the Premier, the Honourable Barry O’Farrell MP, to review the
Government’s contracts with banks and, if banks fail to respond, withdraw Government
business with banks that sack New South Wales workers and send local jobs offshore.
(Notice given 29 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 106)
736.
Ms Voltz to move—
That this House notes that:
(a)
Saturday 26 May 2012 was National Sorry Day,
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(b)
National Sorry Day is an Australia-wide observance that acknowledges the impact of Australia’s
Stolen Generations,
(c)
National Sorry Day gives Australians the chance to come together and begin the healing for the
Stolen Generations, their families and communities, and
(d)
importantly, National Sorry Day gives people the chance to sign ‘sorry books’ as a way of
showing their commitment towards reconciliation and to pledge their support to fulfil the
recommendations of the “Bringing Them Home” report.
(Notice given 29 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 106)
738.
Mr Buckingham to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes:
(a)
the Prey Lang Forest in Cambodia is home to the Kuy indigenous peoples, possesses
significant biodiversity and is a vital source of water for agriculture,
(b)
that Chut Wutty was a leader to his people and part of the Prey Lang Network who have
campaigned to save the Prey Lang Forest, South East Asia’s last remaining intact
lowland evergreen forest from destruction, and
(c)
that on 26 April 2012 Chut Wutty, a Cambodian environmental activist was shot and
killed by Cambodian Military Police.
That this House condemns all violence, abuse and intimidation directed against peaceful
environmental activities.
(Notice given 30 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 107)
740.
Mr Donnelly to move—
That this House:
(a)
condemns the O’Farrell/Stoner Government for their planned financial emasculation of the
Community Building Partnership Program,
(b)
notes the Coffs Harbour electorate alone has benefited from more than one million dollars being
directed to many diverse local community organisations such as:
(i)
Coffs Harbour Employment & Support Services (Chess) received $67,500 to build a
permanent Men’s Shed in Coffs Harbour,
(ii)
Coffs Harbour Deep Sea Fishing Club Ltd received $63,240 to refurbish and upgrade the
boat wash down and fish cleaning facilities at the Deap Sea Fishing Club Ltd,
(iii) Sawtell District Meals on Wheels Inc. received $42,945 to upgrade the interior/exterior
of the community hall and the installation of sustainable energy saving equipment,
(iv) Jagun Aged Care received $40,000 to enhance the quality of life for Aboriginal elders
with some form of disability through transport,
(v)
Girl Guides Association of New South Wales received $36,200 to upgrade kitchen
facilities at the Sawtell Girl Guides Hall,
(vi) Orara Valley Progress Association Inc. received $35,000 to repair and upgrade the
caretaker’s residence at the Coramba sports ground,
(vii) Upper Orara recreation Reserve Trust received $27,556 to upgrade the community sport
and recreation facilities,
(viii) Coffs Harbour Racing Kart Club received $25,000 to upgrade the toilet block and to
improve the in/out grid area of the track,
(ix) Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium Inc. received $17,100 to install a new roof and
to replace the air conditioning unit,
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(x)
(xi)
(xii)
Seaboard Community Neighbourhood Services Inc received $15,440 to upgrade
community facilities at Urunga Neighbourhood Centre,
Country Women’s Association (CWA) Woolgoolga received $15,000 to renovate the
kitchen in the CWA rooms at Woolgoolga,
Rotary Club of Woolgoolga Inc. received $15,000 to establish a heritage walk,
(c)
notes the implications of such a decision will be devastating to the groups and organisations that
rely on this funding for upgrades and improvements to local community facilities, and
(d)
calls on the O’Farrell/Stoner Government to ensure that the current funding level of the
Community Building Partnership Program is maintained, if not enhanced in the upcoming
2012/2013 state budget.
(Notice given 30 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 107)
741.
Mr Buckingham to move—
That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 28 days of the date of
passing of this resolution the following documents, created since 18 March 2008, in the possession,
custody or control of the Minister for Energy and Resources or the Department of Trade, Investment
and Regional Services:
(a)
all documents relating to the Doyles Creek Mining area or coal exploration licence 7270 and
that also relate to either the University of Newcastle, the Institute for Carbon Sequestration or
the Institute for Frontier Geosciences, and
(b)
any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of
the House.
(Notice given 30 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 107)
743.
Ms Fazio to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Parliamentary Contributory
Superannuation Act 1971 to include a death benefit of 2 months’ salary for members of parliament
elected after the 2007 General Election who die in office.
(Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Amendment Bill)
(Notice given 30 May 2012)
744.
Mr Donnelly to move—
That this House:
(a)
condemns the O’Farrell Government for their planned financial emasculation of the Community
Building Partnership Program,
(b)
notes the Gosford electorate alone has benefited from more than one million dollars being
directed to many diverse local community organisations such as:
(i)
Gosford City Council received $100,000 to upgrade the amenities facilities at the
Peninsula recreation precinct,
(ii)
Gosford Netball Association received $55,867 to upgrade their clubhouse,
(iii) Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW received $45,555 to relocate the rescue boat lifts to
extend their wharf,
(iv) Regional Youth Support Service Inc. received $38,284 for their multi-purpose youth
project,
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(v)
Community Care Services Central Coast Ltd received $35,799 to upgrade the Geoff
Wright cottage,
(vi) Chertseydale community Cottage received $31,429 to upgrade the community hub and to
build a common outdoor area for families in Springfield,
(vii) Rotary Club of Kariong/Somersby Inc received $18,617 for the refurbishment and
sealing of the driveway,
(viii) The Trustees of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (NSW) received $15, 375 to upgrade
equipment for their continuous improvement program,
(ix) Girl Guides Association of New South Wales received $12,401 to upgrade facilities at
the Blackwall Girl Guides Hall,
(x)
St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) received $12,369 for the refurbishment of Gosford
training rooms,
(xi) Central Coast Family Support Service Inc. received $10,000 for the refurbishment of the
kitchen & bathroom facilities at the Kariong premises,
(xii) YouthConnections.com.au received $6,700 for the improvements and beautification of
Gosford tourist information centre,
(xiii) Kariong Neighbourhood Centre received $6,570 for a sustainable/edible garden with
hands on cultural activities reflecting the local dreamtime stories,
(xiv) Mountains Kariong Cricket Club received $6,656 to refit training facilities at Adcock
Park and to purchase new training and playing equipment,
(c)
notes the implications of such a decision will be devastating to the groups and organisations that
rely on this funding for upgrades and improvements to local community facilities, and
(d)
calls on the O’Farrell Government to ensure that the current funding level of the Community
Building Partnership Program is maintained, if not enhanced in the upcoming 2012/2013 state
budget.
(Notice given 30 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 107)
746.
Mr Donnelly to move—
That this House:
(a)
condemns the O’Farrell Government for their planned financial emasculation of the Community
Building Partnership Program,
(b)
notes the Terrigal electorate alone has benefited from more than one million dollars being
directed to many diverse local community organisations such as:
(i)
Gosford City Basketball & Sports Stadium received $52,000 to install new energy
efficient lighting,
(ii)
Gosford City Council received $50,000 to install new remote floodlighting controls,
(iii) Gosford City Council received $41,000 to re-lacquer and marking courts at Gosford City
Basketball and Sports Stadium,
(iv) Pretty Beach Community Preschool Inc. received $35,000 for improvements to the
external and internal community preschool building,
(v)
Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association received $28,000 to the upgrade of the
existing tennis court facilities at Turo Park,
(vi) Gosford City Council received $27,5000 for repair and upgrade to the children’s
playground at Papalya Children’s Centre,
(vii) Terrigal United Football Club received $25,000 for improvements to Duffy’s Oval,
(viii) Scouts Australia – NSW Branch received $16,658 for renovations to the kitchen and
toilet,
(ix) Terrigal BMX Club Inc. received $13,480 for the replacement of an existing poa pole,
meter box and start gate,
(x)
Rotary Club of Terrigal Inc. received $7,461 for the upgrade of Terrigal’s Rotary Hall,
(xi) Saratoga Sailing Club Inc received $3,540 for the refurbishment of the fall at Saratoga
Sailing Club,
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(c)
notes the the implications of such a decision will be devastating to the groups and organisations
that rely on this funding for upgrades and improvements to local community facilities, and
(d)
calls on the O’Farrell Government to ensure that the current funding level of the Community
Building Partnership Program is maintained, if not enhanced in the upcoming 2012/2013 state
budget.
(Notice given 30 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 107)
747.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
in February this year, it was revealed that Mr James Packer wants to build a hotel, casino
and entertainment complex at the site of Barangaroo,
(b)
Mr Packer’s company, Crown, which currently holds 10 per cent of shares in Echo, has
already lodged an application with the NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing
Licensing Service to increase its holdings,
(c)
the law currently allows for only one Sydney casino licence until 2019, but it is
understood that Mr Packer may attempt to open the Barangaroo casino on the same
licence,
(d)
regardless of whether the proposed new casino is on the same licence or a separate one,
Sydney does not need a second casino,
(e)
the current Star Casino attracts problem gamblers and organised crime, resulting in an
unacceptable social cost, and
(f)
the decision to allow the Barangaroo casino plans to proceed may become a back-room
deal between the Packer family and the O’Farrell Government.
That this House calls on the O’Farrell Government to:
(a)
focus its attentions on:
(i)
reducing the negative impacts of New South Wales’ existing gambling industry
rather than facilitating its expansion,
(ii)
creating new genuine tourism attractions for overseas visitors rather than relying
on gambling opportunities, and
(b)
require any consideration of the alterations of the casino licence conditions or other
mechanisms to allow gaming tables at Barangaroo to be the subject of an open and
transparent process that involves an independent analysis of the impacts of additional
gaming tables in Sydney, comprehensive public consultation, and the agreement of both
Houses of the Parliament of New South Wales.
(Notice given 30 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 107)
748.
Mr Donnelly to move—
That this House:
(a)
condemns the O’Farrell Government for their planned financial emasculation of the Community
Building Partnership Program,
(b)
notes that The Entrance electorate alone has benefited from more than one million dollars being
directed to many diverse local community organisations such as:
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(i)
Ourimbah United Football Club received $125,000 for the construction of the facilities at
the Ourimbah United Football Club,
(ii)
Bateau Bay Police and Community Youth Club received $54,170 for the refurbishment
of the indoor stadium,
(iii) The Entrance Bateau Bay AFL Club received $40,000 to build a new clubhouse at the
Bateau Bay AFL Club,
(iv) Killarney Vale Australian Football Club Inc. received $37,260 to upgrade the scoreboard
and awning at Adelaide St Oval, Tumbi Umbi,
(v)
Gosford City Council received $27,500 for the renovation and upgrade of the kitchen at
the Niagara Park Children’s Centre,
(vi) EDSACC Croquet Club Inc. received $25,900 for a new boundary fence,
(v)
North Entrance Surf Life Saving Club Ltd received $24,000 for the replacement of
clubhouse roof and also repairs to the ceiling,
(vi) Scouts Australia – NSW Branch received $16,018 for the upgrade of the Ourimbah Scout
Hall,
(vii) Ourimbah Tennis Club Inc. received $12,015 for the upgrade of the tennis courts fencing,
(viii) The Razorback Rugby Club received $11,530 for the purchase of a new lawn mower to
maintain the rugby ground,
(ix) The Razorback Rugby Club received $8,750 for the resurfacing of the rugby ground,
(x)
Toowoon Bay Surf Life Saving Club received $7,850 to build a mezzanine floor in the
Toowoon Bay Surf Life Saving Club,
(xi) Girl Guides Association of New South Wales received $2,200 for Niagara Park Girl
Guide Hall,
(c)
notes the implications of such a decision will be devastating to the groups and organisations that
rely on this funding for upgrades and improvements to local community facilities, and
(d)
calls on the O’Farrell Government to ensure that the current funding level of the Community
Building Partnership Program is maintained, if not enhanced in the upcoming 2012/2013 state
budget.
(Notice given 30 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 107)
749.
Mr Donnelly to move—
That this House:
(a)
condemns the O’Farrell Government for their planned financial emasculation of the Community
Building Partnership Program,
(b)
notes the Wyong electorate alone has benefited from more than one million dollars being
directed to many diverse local community organisations such as:
(i)
YMCA of Sydney received $42,161 for a recreational outdoor multi-purpose family
fitness zone at Lake Haven,
(ii)
Toukley District Cricket Club received $40,000 for the construction of new cricket
training nets at Harry Moore Oval, Toukley,
(iii) Berkeley Vale Soccer Club Inc. received $37,915 for Kurruba facilities,
(iv) Wyong District Cricket Club Inc. received $32,670 for the expanding cricket practice net
complex,
(v)
Ngaimpe Aboriginal Corporation received $31,157 to install solar panels,
(vi) Central Coast Alternate Care Group Ltd T/A Coastlink Respite Care received $28,400
for the fit out of the bathroom at the Coastlink Respite Care Centre,
(vii) St Mary’s Catholic Primary School received $24,650 for outdoor fitness,
(viii) Tuggerah Lakes Reserve Trust received $22,800 to upgrade the tractor, slasher and
mower for the development of a walking track and community garden,
(ix) Wyong Shire Council received $22,400 for Baker Park northern car park and recreational
space,
(x)
Camp Breakaway received $19,496 for upgrading cabins to solar power,
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(xi)
(xii)
(xiii)
(xiv)
(xv)
(xvi)
(xvii)
Central Coast Community Council Inc. received $18,950 for the acts of random kindness
meaning to provide tea, coffee and referral information to low and/or no income people,
Wyong Preschool Kindergarten Inc. received $16,380 for the retiling of the bathroom,
and for painting the interior walls, ceilings and doors at Wyong Preschool,
Warnervale Rugby Union Club Inc. received $16,000 to extend the awning from the full
length of the amenities block at Woongarrah,
NSW State Council, St Vincent de Paul Society received $15,000 to expand the support
and counseling rooms,
Central Coast Baseball Association received $11,520 to erect safety fencing at
Watanobbi Baseball Oval,
Wyong District Museum and Historical Society received $10,975 to build a Men’s Shed
at Alison Homestead, Wyong,
Girl Guides Association of New South Wales received $9,526 for the Wyong Girl Guide
Hall,
(c)
notes the implications of such a decision will be devastating to the groups and organisations that
rely on this funding for upgrades and improvements to local community facilities, and
(d)
calls on the O’Farrell Government to ensure that the current funding level of the Community
Building Partnership Program is maintained, if not enhanced in the upcoming 2012/2013 state
budget.
(Notice given 30 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 107)
750.
Mr Donnelly to move—
That this House:
(a)
condemns the O’Farrell Government for their planned financial emasculation of the Community
Building Partnership Program,
(b)
the Hornsby electorate alone has benefited from more than one million dollars being directed to
many diverse local community organisations such as:
(i)
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Police and Community Youth Club received $67,025 for PCYC
rejuvenation,
(ii)
Berowra Cricket Club Inc. received $40,000 to upgrade Berowra Cricket Club and
Berowra Public Schools cricket nets,
(iii) Girl Guides Association of New South Wales received $27,450 to upgrade the floor at
the Cherrybrook Girl Guide Hall,
(iv) Mount Colah After School Care Association Inc. received $20,550 to upgrade the toilet
facilities,
(v)
Anglican Church Property Trust Diocese of Sydney received $20,000 for the renewal of
the courtyard at St Jude’s Anglican Church, Dural,
(vi) Wideview Public School P&C Association Inc. received $18,650 to upgrade sport
facilities under the trees at Wideview Public School,
(vii) Scouts Australia - NSW Branch received $15,450 to renovate the roof at Hornsby
Heights Scout Group Hall,
(viii) Scouts Australia – NSW Branch received $15,196 for insulation in the roof at Hornsby
Scout Gang Show Hall,
(ix) Anglican Church Property Trust Diocese of Sydney received $15,000 for remediation to
the St John’s Anglican Church hall acoustics,
(x)
Scouts Australia – NSW Branch received $14,000 to repair and upgrade the toilet
facilities at Berowra Scout Hall,
(xi) Scouts Australia – NSW Branch received $13,750 for safety upgrade and refurbishment
at the Dural Scout Hall,
(xii) Fusion Australia Ltd received $13,702 to upgrade community facilities in Hornsby,
(xiii) Hawkesbury River Child Care Inc. received $5,362 to replace the roof at the
Hawkesbury River Child Care Centre,
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(xiv) Cherrybrook Chinese Community Association Inc. received $4,400 to install curtains
and blinds in the office and to install shelves in the newly rented store room,
(xv) The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) received $3,215 to install new
playground equipment,
(c)
notes the implications of such a decision will be devastating to the groups and organisations that
rely on this funding for upgrades and improvements to local community facilities, and
(d)
calls on the O’Farrell Government to ensure that the current funding level of the Community
Building Partnership Program is maintained, if not enhanced in the upcoming 2012/2013 state
budget.
(Notice given 30 May 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 107)
753.
Mr Buckingham to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit exploration for and mining of minerals and
petroleum on certain land and to ensure the involvement of local councils and communities in the
prohibition of such exploration and mining on other land; and for other purposes.
(Responsible Mining (Protecting Land, Water and Communities) Bill)
(Notice given 12 June 2012)
755.
Revd Mr Nile to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to prohibit conduct that
causes serious harm to or the destruction of a child in utero; and for other purposes.
(Crimes Amendment (Zoe’s Law) Bill)
(Notice given 12 June 2012)
760.
Mr Ajaka to move—
1.
That this House recognises the important work of the Australian Road Safety Foundation in
striving to eliminate the tragic loss of lives on Australian roads, through Fatality Free Friday.
2.
That this House notes that:
3.
(a)
this year’s Fatality Free Friday event was held at Martin Place on Friday 25 May,
(b)
the Fatality Free Friday campaign aims to achieve one day of the year that is free of any
road deaths, and
(c)
each event includes the empty shoe display of 1400 pairs of shoes, to represent the
people killed each year on Australian roads.
That this House notes that:
(a)
nearly 40,000 Australians have made the Fatality Free Friday Pledge, which is a
commitment to yourself and your loved ones to drive safely on Fatality Free Friday, and
(b)
the campaign seeks to create long-term change in the community by encouraging
Australians to make conscious decisions to drive safely.
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4.
That this House acknowledges the vital efforts of Fatality Free Friday in reducing the number of
preventable deaths on New South Wales roads, and promoting the need for safety-conscious
driving.
(Notice given 12 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 109)
761.
Ms Voltz to move—
That this House notes that:
(a)
3 June 2012 is the 20th Anniversary of Mabo, the landmark High Court of Australia decision
recognising native title in Australia for the first time,
(b)
the High Court rejected the doctrine of terra nullius, in favour of the common law doctrine of
aboriginal title, and
(c)
the action that brought about the High Court decision was led by Eddie Mabo, David Passi and
James Rice, all from the Meriam people from the Mer Island in the Torres Strait, which
challenged almost two centuries of legal doctrine.
(Notice given 12 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 109)
766.
Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
on Monday 16 November 2009 the then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered a National
Apology to the Forgotten Australians and former Child Migrants,
(b)
this apology acknowledged the suffering of the half a million children in Australia who
grew up in often appalling conditions in orphanages, children’s homes, other institutions
and in foster care,
(c)
in this number were around 7,000 child migrants,
(d)
these children lost their families, identities and connections to their countries and
communities, and
(e)
groups such as Broken Rights and Care Leavers Australia Network were instrumental in
pushing for recognition of the Forgotten Australians.
That this House calls on the Government to formally apologise to the thousands of Forgotten
Australians in New South Wales.
(Notice given 13 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 110)
767.
Mr Blair to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
11 to 17 June 2012 is Men’s Health Week across Australia,
(b)
Men’s Health Week is sponsored by the New South Wales Government and the
University of Western Sydney as an opportunity to promote the importance of the health
of men and boys to our society, as well as celebrate the achievements and contributions
of men and boys in our lives,
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2.
(c)
this year’s ‘environMENts’ theme explores the health effects of men’s working, family,
natural and other environments, and
(d)
this theme presents a platform for health services, family and community organisations,
businesses and individuals to promote male health in their communities and is open to
being shaped to suit the diverse needs of specific groups involved.
That this House congratulates the following partners on their contribution to the promotion of
men’s health in Australia:
(a)
New South Wales Ministry of Health,
(b)
University of Western Sydney,
(c)
Beyond Blue,
(d)
Men’s Health Services,
(e)
Men’s Health Forum NSW,
(f)
Australian Men’s Shed Association,
(g)
Australian Men’s Health Forum,
(h)
Pillars of Strength,
(i)
Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs,
(j)
Top Blokes Foundation,
(k)
Male Health Victoria,
(l)
The Shed Online,
(m)
Men’s Advisory Network, and
(n)
Australian Cancer Research Foundation.
(Notice given 13 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 110)
773.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House notes:
(a)
the hardship suffered by a small number of individuals due to an anomaly in the
application of the Gaming Machines Act 2001 which allowed licensees to sell or transfer
gaming machine entitlements to another hotel, without the consent of the hotel owner
who was at the time also the registered hotel licence owner with the Liquor
Administration Board, as the licence is always attached to the property,
(b)
that the 2007 five year statutory review of the Gaming Machine Act 2001 recommended
that the legislation be amended to ensure that the hotel owner was able to object to the
transfer of entitlements from a leased hotel, thus restoring the original intent of the
legislation, and
(c)
that there remain a small number of families who have exhausted all legal options
available, who have no further recourse for financial settlement of this injustice, and who
would have to prove their own personal losses as they vary from family to family.
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2.
That this House calls on the Government to provide ex-gratia payments to these families to fully
compensate the financial hardship inflicted on them.
(Notice given 14 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 111)
775.
Mr Secord to move—
That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of
passing of this resolution the following documents in the possession, custody or control of the Premier,
the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment and
Minister for Regional and Infrastructure Services, and the Department of Trade and Investment,
Regional Infrastructure and services relating to the Cross Border Commissioner:
(a)
all documents referring to the final location of the office of the Cross Border Commissioner in
Armidale, including selection criteria and representations for final location,
(b)
all documents referring to the selection criteria and recruitment process for appointment of the
Commissioner,
(c)
all documents referring to coordination, delivery, stakeholder management and communications
undertaken as part of the Government’s decision to set up a Cross Border Commissioner, and
(d)
any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of
the House.
(Notice given 19 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 112)
776.
Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Drug Action Week 2012 is held from 17 to 23 June 2012 to raise awareness of alcohol
and drug issues and to promote the achievements of the frontline workers who work to
reduce drug-related harm,
(b)
Drug Action Week started out as Treatment Works Week sixteen years ago, and
(c)
the theme for this year is “Looking after your mind”.
That this House acknowledges the 300,000 people directly involved in the 850 awareness
activities across Australia, including 254 events being held in New South Wales.
(Notice given 19 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 112)
780.
Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the 18th Biennale of Sydney will be held from 27 June to 16 September 2012,
(b)
the Biennale of Sydney is a non-profit organisation that presents Australia’s largest and
most exciting international festival of contemporary visual art, and
(c)
the Biennale is held every two years, providing a public program of artist talks,
performances, forums, film screenings, family events, guided tours and exhibitions.
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2.
That this House acknowledges that, since the Biennale began in 1973, it has achieved critical
acclaim and international recognition, and been instrumental in creating Australia’s cultural
ambassadors and showcasing the work of local artists.
3.
That this House notes that this year the Biennale of Sydney is presented in partnership with the
Art Gallery of New South Wales, the Museum of Contemporary Art and a number of outdoor
locations including Pier 2/3, Cockatoo Island and Carriageworks.
(Notice given 19 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 112)
782.
Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Government’s annual investment in health and medical research now exceeds $200
million,
(b)
in the 2012/2013 Budget, there is $45 million for the implementation of the Health and
Medical Research Strategic Review, including:
(i)
an additional $5 million for the Medical Research Support Program (MRSP) in
addition to the $5 million boost in 2011/2012, bringing the total investment to
$37.3 million per year,
(ii)
$5 million for a new Medical Devices Seed Fund,
(iii) $3.5 million to further support the implementation of the Review, and
(c)
these funding commitments are in addition to:
(i)
$55 million in partnership with the Commonwealth for the Westmead Millennium
Institute,
(ii)
$28 million for the NSW Cancer Institute for cancer research.
That this House congratulates the Honourable Jillian Skinner MP, Minister for Health and
Medical Research, on ensuring funds for medical research in New South Wales.
(Notice given 19 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 112)
785.
Dr Kaye to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 in
relation to the obligations of owners corporations, executive committees and owners and occupiers of
lots, procedures for meetings and the finances of strata schemes; and for other purposes.
(Strata Legislation Amendment Bill)
(Notice given 19 June 2012)
788.
Dr Kaye to move—
That this House:
(a)
offers its support and solidarity to Fairfax staff and their union during the period of job losses
and pressure on journalistic integrity created by the operational changes at the media company,
(b)
calls on Fairfax to abandon the changes and work with staff and their union to develop a
sustainable business model that protects the quality and coverage of all its publications,
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(c)
places on record its concerns at Gina Rinehart’s increasing share ownership in Fairfax and the
likely editorial influence she is seeking to exert, and
(d)
calls on the Premier, the Honourable Barry O’Farrell MP, to work with Federal and State
leaders to develop a sustainable model of media support that ensures that Fairfax and News Ltd
do not have to slash jobs or sacrifice local focus to remain viable.
(Notice given 19 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 112)
789.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House welcomes any additional funding for the state’s public hospital system,
particularly in areas of high population growth and in areas that are currently experiencing
insufficient clinical services to meet demand.
2.
That this House notes that:
3.
(a)
the 2011/2012 Budget Papers indicated that the O’Farrell Government set aside $125
million for a new Level 5 Northern Beaches hospital to be built at Frenchs Forest, and
(b)
a coalition of community groups, doctors, residents and environmentalists have warned
that the Frenchs Forest Hospital is at risk of becoming an expensive white elephant for
the Government and, in particular, that the project:
(i)
risks duplication of hospital services as Frenchs Forest is far too close to Royal
North Shore Hospital,
(ii)
will not meet the clinical needs of the Northern Beaches community as it will be
located too far away from the peninsula,
(iii) will result in the closure of Manly and Mona Vale Hospitals and the inevitable
sale of those sites to private developers,
(iv) will destroy important remnants of the environmentally sensitive Duffy’s
Ecological Forest and will compromise one of the most important wildlife
corridors in the Sydney metropolitan region,
(v)
will exacerbate the growing traffic and congestion problems experienced on key
major roads into and out of Frenchs Forest which could lead to potentially lifethreatening situations with ambulances stuck in traffic,
(vi) is not based on a publicly available clinical services plan using current admissions
and population data,
(vii) required a compulsory acquisition of land owned by Warringah Council which
was conducted in the shortest of timeframes without any public consultation,
(viii) will see a repeat of the Royal North Shore Hospital private cleaning contracts
debacle, since the Minister for Health, the Honourable Jillian Skinner MP, stated
in the 2011 Budget Estimates hearings that the new Northern Beaches hospital
would also be funded by a public private partnership.
That General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2 inquire into and report on the Government’s
planning of the Northern Beaches hospital project and in particular:
(a)
the adequacy and currency of existing clinical services plans to the relevant local health
district,
(b)
the nature of the services provided at the new hospital and on what clinical and
population-need basis those services have been deemed appropriate,
(c)
the impacts of the project on traffic and congestion in the local area,
(d)
the extent to which the planning for the project to date fulfils the requirements of the
NSW Health Process of Facility Planning (POFP)’s Guidelines for Projects Valued $10
million and Above,
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4.
(e)
the circumstances that surround NSW Health’s Health Infrastructure Division’s
compulsory acquisition of land for the project from Warringah Council, including the
timeline of discussions between councillors (including the mayor), council staff and
NSW Health regarding the compulsory acquisition,
(f)
the impacts the project will have on Duffy’s Ecological Forest and the extent to which
the Government has operated within the guidelines of the Environmental Planning and
Assessment Act 1979 in its preparations for the project to date,
(g)
the nature of the funding arrangement for the project proposed by the Government and
the value for money associated with public private partnerships for public hospitals,
(h)
opportunities for upgrades to the existing public hospital system on the Northern Beaches
based on value for money, clinical needs of the community, traffic and congestion and
environmental destruction, and
(i)
any other related matters.
That the committee report by 13 November 2012.
(Notice given 19 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 112)
790.
Ms Westwood to move—
1.
2.
That this Houses notes that:
(a)
the 2nd International Conference of the World Federation of the Deaf will be held in
Sydney from 16 to 18 October 2013,
(b)
the host of this international conference will be the Deaf Society of NSW,
(c)
the theme of the conference is ‘Equality for Deaf People’ and will focus on the progress
of implementing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities from a national and international perspective,
(d)
the conference is a great opportunity to show the solidarity of Deaf people worldwide,
their contributions to their communities, and their pride in sign language, and
(e)
the conference will coincide with the centenary of the Deaf Society of NSW in October
2013.
That this House notes the significant contribution the Society has made in advocating on behalf
of the Deaf community of New South Wales to improve services and awareness.
(Notice given 20 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 113)
791.
Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
That this Houses notes that New South Wales Premier Barry O’Farrell on ABC 702 on
Wednesday 20 June misled listeners as to the retrospectivity of his government’s amendments to
the workers compensation scheme.
2.
That this House condemn the New South Wales Premier for deliberately misleading the public,
or at the very least being culpably ignorant in failing to understand his own legislation.
(Notice given 20 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 113)
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801.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Auburn North Public School is not currently receiving National Partnership funding for
low socio-economic status school communities despite the fact that all other schools in
Auburn are on the list,
(b)
according to the Federal Minister for Education, the Honourable Peter Garrett MP, the
Department of Education and Communities failed to nominate the school for the funding
after being invited to do so by the Commonwealth Government who recognised that the
Australian Bureau of Statistics data was not a perfect measure of the level of
disadvantage in each school and its community,
(c)
at the time of the original decision Auburn North Public School was comprised of 97 per
cent students of non-English background and 30 per cent of students were refugees, and
(d)
the extra money equates to $1000 per student to each school for each year of the four
year funding period.
That this House recognises that an injustice has been done to the Auburn North Public School
community and calls on the Minister for Education, the Honourable Adrian Piccoli MP, to
request his federal counterpart the Honourable Peter Garrett MP to immediately place Auburn
North Public School on the National Partnership list for the next three years.
(Notice given 20 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 113)
804.
Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Diabetes Awareness Week is from 8 to 14 of July 2012,
(b)
approximately 1,150,000 Australians have been diagnosed with diabetes and in New
South Wales there are approximately 410,000 people with diabetes, and
(c)
it is estimated that by 2017 there will be approximately 1.3 million people will have
diabetes in New South Wales and half of them will not know they have it.
2.
That this House acknowledges the work of the Australia Diabetes Council to raise awareness
and encourage Australians to recognise their risks and take steps to improve their health.
3.
That this House notes that:
(a)
diabetes is a chronic disease that is diagnosed when there are abnormally high levels of
glucose, or sugar, in the blood,
(b)
more than three million Australian adults, or one in four, over the age of 25 have either
diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance, that is pre-diabetes, and
(c)
there are two main types of diabetes: Type 1, or insulin dependent, diabetes, which
represents 10 to 15 per cent of cases, and Type 2, or non-insulin dependent but may be
insulin requiring, which represents 85 to 90 per cent of cases and may be prevented in
around 60 per cent of people at risk.
(Notice given 21 June 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 114)
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806.
Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
survivors of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church and other organizations have long
campaigned for a public inquiry,
(b)
internal investigations by churches and other organisations have proven wholly
inadequate in achieving justice for victims of child sexual assault,
(c)
the existing legal framework has proven incapable of dealing with the ongoing legacy of
sexual abuse within the church and other institutions,
(d)
there is a growing body of evidence that the Catholic Church in particular was aware of
the abuse being committed and chose not to alert authorities or to take other steps to
protect children in its care,
(e)
a truly independent inquiry is the only way to uncover the truth of what happened to
many young people within churches, in orphanages, children’s homes and other
organizations,
(f)
the unwillingness of governments to date to take these concerns seriously has further
injured many victims who have been seeking the truth, and
(g)
a Royal Commission is urgently needed to thoroughly investigate this matter of serious
public importance.
That this House calls on the Government to:
(a)
recognise the urgent need for victims and their families to have prompt and meaningful
access to justice, and
(b)
immediately take steps to establish a Royal Commission into religious and other
organizations handling of child sexual abuse.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
807.
Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
work has started to widen the M5 West, delivering a key election commitment of the
Liberal/Nationals to Western Sydney motorists,
(b)
this critical upgrade once completed will result in faster journeys for the 90,000 motorists
who use it every day,
(c)
the construction of the M5 West is estimated to support around 500 jobs, and will
provide an additional lane in each direction from Camden Valley Way at Prestons to
King Georges Road at Beverley Hills,
(d)
the $400 million widening project is funded by Interlink Roads with the Government
contributing $50 million towards the cost of noise walls and other noise mitigation
measures,
(e)
there will be six kilometres of new and 12 kilometres of heightened noise walls, bridge
upgrades, a new motorway control centre at Hammondville toll plaza, and improved
travel information for motorists, and
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(f)
2.
the M5 West widening aims to deliver travel time savings of up to 12 minutes along the
length of the motorway heading west in the evening peak.
That this House acknowledges Premier Barry O’Farrell MP and the Minister for Roads and
Ports, the Honourable Duncan Gay MLC, for their efforts to serve the needs and interests of
Western Sydney motorists and residents.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
808.
Ms Cotsis to move—
1.
2.
3.
That this House notes that:
(a)
August 13 to 19 is Local Government Week,
(b)
the 2012 theme for Local Government Week is Local Knowledge, Local Services, and
(c)
Local Councils perform a vital role delivering local services and community
infrastructure including local roads, rubbish collection, libraries, leisure centres, sporting
fields, youth and aged car services and child care.
That this House:
(a)
recognizes the hard work and professionalism of the many thousands of local
government employees in delivering these essential local services in our local
communities in New South Wales,
(b)
appreciates the work the United Services Union is doing in advocating on behalf of these
local government employees,
(c)
notes that the impact of the many reviews of local government are causing concern
within communities and with council employees, and
(d)
calls on the Government to immediately release its plans for Local Government and
announce that it will not be forcing council amalgamations.
That this House:
(a)
congratulates the Local Government and Shires Association for organizing events during
Local Government Week to highlight the important role Councils play within our
communities, and
(b)
notes that many local councils have organized a variety of community events during the
week that highlight the important contributions Councils and their employees make to
our local economies and social wellbeing.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
809.
Ms Faehrmann to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
a grey nurse shark with its fins sliced off washed up at Evans Head on 31 July 2012,
(b)
the shark was still alive at the time it was found and a later autopsy revealed it was a
young breeding female,
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2.
(c)
grey nurse sharks are a critically endangered species protected under the Fisheries
Management Act 1994 and the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation
Act 1999 (Cth), and harming sharks of this species is prohibited,
(d)
New South Wales has a targeted shark fishery called the Ocean Trap and Line Fishery
(OTLF) which supplies the domestic and Asian shark fin market,
(e)
whereas finning live sharks and discarding their trunks at sea is prohibited in the OTLF,
the fins may be removed at port,
(f)
sharks play an important role in the maintenance of healthy and productive marine
ecosystems and are vulnerable to over-exploitation due to their poor reproductive
capacity,
(g)
targeted shark fisheries all around the world have led to dramatic population declines,
(h)
the international demand for shark fin is increasing,
(i)
a report published in 2010 by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research
Organisation (CSIRO) entitled ‘Review of Shark Catches in the Ocean Trap and Line
Fishery’ stated that the two main shark species targeted in the OTLF, sandbar shark and
dusky shark, have proved to be highly susceptible to population declines caused by
fishing mortality on reproductive adults across their range,
(j)
scalloped hammerhead and great hammerhead sharks caught in the OTLF have recently
been protected as threatened species under the Fisheries Management Act 1994,
(k)
the states of California, Hawaii, Washington and Oregon in the United States of America
have bans on the possession and sale of shark fins,
(l)
the Canadian cities of Toronto, Mississuaga, Oakville, Pickering and Brantford have bans
on shark fin, and
(m)
the Bahamas, Honduras, Maldives and Palau outlaw targeted shark fishing in their
waters.
That this House:
(a)
recognises the compliance issues involved with shark fishing in New South Wales, and
(b)
calls on the Government to:
(i)
end the targeted shark fishing that supplies the shark fin trade,
(ii)
immediately instate 1,500 metre sanctuaries for the critically endangered grey
nurse shark at each of its recognised critical habitat sites in New South Wales.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
811.
Mr Buckingham to move—
That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of
passing of this resolution the following documents in the possession, custody or control of the
Department of Trade, Investment and Regional Service or the Minister for Energy and Resources:
(a)
all documents relating to the consideration and approval of coal seam gas pilot production in
Petroleum Exploration Licence areas 238 (Eastern Star Gas – Pilliga), 458 (Dart – Fullerton
Cove) and 16 (Metgasco – Casino), and
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(b)
any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of
the House.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
812.
Ms Cusack to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes:
(a)
the passing of Dr Sally Ride, the first American women to fly in space, and
(b)
that Dr Ride’s accomplishments and philosophy serve as an inspiration for a generation
of young women around the world.
That this House calls on the President of the Legislative Council to write to the United States
Consular General expressing condolences for the passing of this remarkable woman whose
character and gifts to the world, particularly women and the study of science, is gratefully
acknowledged and appreciated.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
814.
Mr Buckingham to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has
announced that public inquiries will be held following investigations into decisions made
by the former Labor Government to open up the Bylong Valley to coal exploration and to
call for applications and issue a coal exploration licence known as Doyles Creek near
Jerrys Plains,
(b)
these decisions both at the time and ongoing have caused tremendous disruption and
uncertainty for the residents of the Bylong Valley and Jerrys Plains areas who have long
campaigned for a public inquiry into these matters,
(c)
both the Bylong Valley and Jerrys Plains areas are identified in the Coalition
Government’s Draft Strategic Regional Land Use Plan for the Upper Hunter as part of a
Critical Industry Cluster or Strategic Agricultural Land, particularly in relation to the
thoroughbred breeding industry in the Hunter Valley, and
(d)
the Mt Penny Coal Project owned by Cascade Coal, and the Doyles Creek Project owned
by NuCoal Resources, have sought development approval and have had Director
General’s Requirements issued by the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure.
That this House calls on the Government to:
(a)
introduce a moratorium on new coal exploration activities in any of the exploration
licence areas the subject of the ICAC investigation, and
(b)
place both the Mt Penny and Doyles Creek projects on hold within the New South Wales
planning system until ICAC have reported back on the findings of their public inquiry.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
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815.
Mr Borsak to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to repeal the Native Vegetation Act 2003.
(Native Vegetation Repeal Bill)
(Notice given 14 August 2012)
816.
Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
in the week of 30 July 2012, the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) commenced work
on the final two key intersection upgrades as part of the F3 Freeway to Newcastle
project,
(b)
the Government provided $16 million to continue work on the intersection upgrades this
financial year,
(c)
RMS commenced upgrades at the intersections of Douglas Street and Newcastle Road
and Lake Road and Thomas Street at Wallsend,
(d)
the work at both intersections will include:
(i)
removing the existing roundabouts and installing traffic lights to better manage
the traffic flow,
(ii)
adjusting kerbs and medians to provide dedicated right turn lanes on all major
approaches,
(iii) the existing left turn lane from Thomas Street into Lake Road will be extended
and pedestrian crossings will be provided at the new traffic lights at the
intersections,
(iv) new street lighting, footpaths and provisions for cyclists, and
(e)
six intersections are being upgraded on the 13 kilometre route between the F3 Freeway at
Seahampton and Broadmeadow.
That this House acknowledges the work of the Honourable Duncan Gay MLC, Minister for
Roads and Ports, and the Honourable Michael Gallacher MLC, Minister for the Hunter, for their
achievements in delivering better road infrastructure for motorists and people of the Hunter.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
817.
Ms Cotsis to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Independent Local Government Review’s Listening Tour is anything but a listening
tour,
(b)
many of the Listening Tour’s meetings are being held behind closed doors locking out
communities across Sydney and the regions, and
(c)
those meetings that are open to the public are being held between 10.00 am and 3.30 pm
when people are at work, thus making it difficult for many in the community to
participate.
That this House:
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(a)
calls on the Premier as Minister for Western Sydney to hold a public meeting in Western
Sydney so that members of the various communities across Western Sydney can attend
to give their views to the panel,
(b)
calls on the Premier to hold a public meeting in metropolitan Sydney so that local
community members can attend to give their views to the panel,
(c)
requests that the Premier instruct the Independent Panel to hold additional meetings in
regional New South Wales at times that ensure everyone in the community gets the
opportunity to attend, and
(d)
notes that without public meetings held when the community can attend, the Local
Government Listening Tour is nothing more than a farce.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
818.
Ms Faehrmann to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that the NSW Companion Animals Taskforce Discussion Paper dated
May 2012 indicates that:
(a)
New South Wales has the largest number of pets of all Australian states, with estimates
indicating over 1.12 million pet dogs and over 765,000 pet cats,
(b)
since 2008/2009, on average over 48,600 cats and 68,800 dogs have been impounded
annually in New South Wales, and
(c)
the data shows that in 2010/2011, approximately 64 per cent of all cats and 33 per cent of
all dogs in pounds and animal welfare facilities were euthanised, which amounted to over
30,300 cats and 21,600 dogs.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) Australia National
Statistics for the years 2007 to 2011 indicate that of all Australian States and Territories,
New South Wales has the highest:
(i)
total number of animals received by the RSPCA,
(ii)
number of cats, dogs and horses received by the RSPCA,
(iii) number of cats and dogs euthanised by RSPCA, and
(b)
the scale and breadth of ongoing animal welfare issues resulting from the oversupply of
companion animals such as cats and dogs, and irresponsible pet ownership, demands
comprehensive administrative and statutory reforms, including:
(i)
establishing a statutory licensing system for breeding of companion animals and
point of sale organisations which specify minimum standards of care and welfare,
(ii)
prohibiting the sale of animals in pet shops and markets,
(iii) mandatory desexing of all animals sold from pounds and animal rescue facilities,
(iv) mandatory standardised information that assists regulation on all microchipping,
registration, desexing, advertising and sale documentation,
(v)
improved coordination across authorised agencies under the relevant Acts
governing the pet welfare, including standardising enforcement powers and
compliance monitoring reporting,
(vi) increased resourcing for compliance monitoring and enforcement, for example by
increasing penalties for cruelty and neglect,
(vii) enacting high volume, low cost de-sexing strategies with particular assistance for
lower income pet owners,
(viii) developing mandatory minimum content on a socially responsible pet ownership
education program to support the above amendments.
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That this House calls on the Government to:
(a)
release the Companions Animals Taskforce Report as a matter of priority, and
(b)
commit to the comprehensive legislative and administrative amendments and financial
resources needed in New South Wales in order to:
(i)
stop the oversupply of companion animals,
(ii)
dramatically reduce the total number of healthy companion animals euthanised
every year,
(iii) fund adequate law enforcement and monitoring,
(iv) encourage responsible pet ownership.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
819.
Mr Brown to move—
That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002
and the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 to make further provision with respect to the hunting or
killing of game birds and other game animals; and for other purposes.
(Game and Feral Animal Control Further Amendment Bill)
(Notice given 14 August 2012)
820.
Ms Ficarra to move—
That this House notes that:
(a)
the O’Farrell Government has pledged a record $18 billion to the New South Wales health
system,
(b)
an extra $1 billion will be invested in the New South Wales health system this year,
(c)
this record investment in public health will provide for an extra 50,000 emergency department
presentations, 30,000 additional acute inpatient services including 2,000 more elective surgery
procedures, and improved intensive care services including:
(i)
$5.6 million for additional adult intensive care services at Gosford, Prince of Wales,
Nepean and Liverpool Hospitals,
(ii)
$1.4 million for the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network to enhance paediatric intensive
care services to improve critical care services for children,
(iii) $2.8 million for additional neonatal intensive care services at John Hunter Children’s and
Westmead Hospitals,
(d)
the budget delivers on the O’Farrell Government’s election commitments with $5 million
allocated to enhancing palliative care services and a further $5 million to increase pain
management services,
(e)
$1 million has been allocated for additional cochlear implants,
(f)
a further $64 million to recruit approximately 500 additional nurses at public hospitals,
(g)
$4.4 million will be allocated to employing more Clinical Nurse/Midwife Educators and
Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialists,
(h)
a further $1.9 million will go to supporting the Health Professionals Workforce Plan,
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(i)
an extra $42 million will provide more sub-acute services for general rehabilitation, palliative
care and mental health under the third year of the Council of Australian Governments National
Partnership Agreement on Improving Public Hospital Services,
(j)
$4.7 billion to the capital works program over four years,
(k)
this budget also delivers on an O’Farrell Government promise with record spending on
infrastructure that will see $1.2 billion spent on expanding and renovating hospitals around the
state,
(l)
a commitment of $25.6 million in planning funds for the Maitland (Lower Hunter) Hospital,
Northern Beaches Hospital and for Health and Hospitals Fund projects including upgrading of
Lismore and Kempsey Hospitals, the Yamba Health Centre and the Hillston and Peak Hill
Multi-Purpose Services,
(m)
new major capital works projects for the metropolitan area include:
(i)
$16 million to begin construction on Stage One of the $270 million Blacktown Mount
Druitt Hospital expansion,
(ii)
$3.5 million for Stage One of the $120 million Hornsby Hospital redevelopment,
(iii) $31.7 million to upgrade car park facilities at Blacktown, Nepean and Wollongong
Hospitals,
(n)
rural and regional capital works projects include:
(i)
$1.5 million to upgrade Cessnock Hospital’s Emergency Department,
(ii)
$6.8 million for the $170 million Bega Hospital,
(iii) $17.7 million for the $220 million Tamworth Stage Two Redevelopment, and
(o)
the budget provides $6.1 million in infrastructure funding for the Ambulance Service of New
South Wales, including planning funds for new Ambulance stations at Albury, Bega and Wagga
Wagga, ambulance radio network and new medical and information technology equipment.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
821.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the O’Farrell Government is proposing to replace the 24 hours a day, seven days a week
emergency department at Bulli hospital in Wollongong’s northern suburbs with an
Urgent Care Centre,
(b)
the Urgent Care Centre will only be open from 8 am to 8 pm and may not always be
staffed by a doctor,
(c)
when a trial of five Urgent Care Centres in the New South Wales public hospital system
was introduced by the former Keneally Government, the then Opposition Health
spokesperson, the Honourable Jillian Skinner MP, raised the serious concerns of the
medical community in parliament,
(d)
the Minister for Health, the Honourable Jillian Skinner MP, is now pushing ahead with
another Urgent Care Centre at Bulli, and Labor’s heavily criticised trial has ‘ not yet been
completed or evaluated,
(e)
on 29 July 2012, a 500-strong rally of local residents voiced their opposition to the
proposed changes and their determination to secure funding for the upgrade of the Bulli
hospital emergency department to a ‘Level 2 service,
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2.
(f)
there is general agreement across the community and clinicians that $10 million is the
funding required to upgrade the hospital to a Level 2 service, and
(g)
there is no other after hours medical care available between Helensburgh and
Wollongong, making a 24 hour emergency service at Bulli vital.
That this House calls on the Minister for Health to immediately stop planning for an Urgent
Care Centre at Bulli and instead provide the funds to upgrade Bulli hospital to a Level 2
emergency department open and staffed appropriately 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
823.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the Department of Education and Communities is undergoing a significant restructure
which includes a loss of approximately 200 back-office positions, without any
consultation with staff or the relevant unions,
(b)
the restructure is part of the O’Farrell Government’s roll out of their Local Schools Local
Decisions reforms designed to create efficiencies in the education budget,
(c)
a number of important programs are also being lost in the Department’s functional
realignment including environmental sustainability, equity support, drug and alcohol
prevention and the arts unit,
(d)
despite a professed focus on sustainability education on the Department’s website, the
new structure does not include any positions or function descriptions providing support
for environmental or sustainability education from state office,
(e)
for almost four decades the equity programs including the Priority Schools Action
Program and the Priority Schools Funding Program have been a key component of many
schools’ ability to address the impacts of concentrations of socioeconomic disadvantage,
and mention of these programs has been deleted from the functional realignment,
(f)
the drug and alcohol prevention unit has been slashed to just one position, a Youth Drug
and Alcohol Court Joint Assessment and Review Team Officer who will have nothing to
do with early intervention or prevention,
(g)
the Government is also proposing to restructure the arts unit and is considering cutting
the number of administrative staff that work behind the scenes to provide, and organise,
creative experiences for public school children,
(h)
in each case, the loss of head office support will undermine the ability of teachers to
deliver on the objectives of the programs, by removing guidance, program design,
assessment and innovation,
(i)
Local Schools Local Decisions not only shifts the blame for lack of funding of public
education onto principals, the functional realignment and state office job cuts will force
schools to use their own resources to perform the work formerly done by the head office,
and
(j)
the restructure is going to place extraordinary pressure on schools which relied on the
centralised support to do their job more effectively and deliver quality programs.
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2.
That this House condemns the loss of nearly 200 vital positions and programs that support the
work of teachers in schools in the key areas of environmental sustainability education, priority
schools, drug and alcohol prevention and the arts unit.
3.
That this House calls on the Minister for Education, the Honourable Adrian Piccoli MP, to listen
to the concerns of teachers, parents and the community and abandon the proposed cuts to
essential support staff positions and programs for schools.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
824.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
AGL’s application for planning approval for a massive 1,000 megawatt gas-fired power
station at Dalton in the Upper Lachlan Shire attracted overwhelming opposition from the
local community and a number of well-researched submissions,
(b)
despite the overwhelming evidence provided by community submissions that the AGL’s
Environmental Assessment Report was flawed, the Planning and Assessment
Commission has approved the project,
(c)
the decision will have seriously adverse impacts on the health of local residents and their
environment,
(d)
the massive gas turbines will damage local air quality, compromise the water supply and
impose unacceptable noise onto surrounding residents,
(e)
AGL’s proposal for the power station was based on three outdated reports into energy
supply and demand, two of which have been comprehensively discredited,
(f)
even AGL’s chief executive officer has admitted that the project is unjustified, telling
ABC Radio National on 29 June 2012 that ‘there is no need for anymore gas or coal fired
generation till out into the next decade’, and
(g)
the Planning and Assessment Commission approved the project in the absence of any
independent scientifically rigorous noise criteria being established.
That this House calls on the Government to protect the community of the Upper Lachlan Shire
and other communities that are risk from the potentially devastating environmental and health
consequences of large-scale fossil fuel projects by:
(a)
clarifying the public record by stating that New South Wales does not need any more
fossil-fuel power stations and that demand management is a cheaper, less polluting
alternative to new peaking capacity,
(b)
taking steps to ensure that independent scientifically rigorous noise criteria are
established in an open dialogue with the affected community before applications for gasfired turbine electricity generation are considered and that license conditions are set that
regulate the total noise from the stacks and the turbines, and
(c)
seeking to negotiate with AGL to withdraw plans and in the absence of a successful
outcome, moving to cancel the planning approval.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
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825.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
on 29 June 2012, Transgrid released its Annual Planning Report 2012 in which the
company announced that due to a decline in energy demands, two of its major
transmission infrastructure development projects, the Stroud to Lansdowne transmission
line and the Lismore to Dumaresq transmission line, would no longer be required until at
least the early 2020s,
(b)
the announcement was a victory for the dedicated community activists in both regions
who had worked tirelessly to expose Transgrid’s unjustified, expensive and damaging
proposals,
(c)
despite the deferrals, Transgrid proceeded to announce its preferred route for the Stroud
to Lansdowne transmission line, causing land values in the affected areas to immediately
plummet,
(d)
until Transgrid takes both projects off the table entirely, opportunities for renewable
energy, demand management and energy efficiency on the Mid North Coast and North
Coast, as well as the residents and tourism industry in both regions, face massive
uncertainty, and
(e)
the Australian Energy Regulator and the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory
Tribunal have both indicated that the main driver of rising household power bills is the
unnecessary, profit-driven gold-plating of the electricity supply network by the energy
companies like Transgrid.
That this House calls on the Minister for Resources and Energy, the Honourable Chris Hartcher
MP, to immediately intervene on behalf of the affected communities and instruct Transgrid to:
(a)
end the uncertainty for these communities and ease household power bill pain by
immediately cancelling both projects, and
(b)
work with local communities in the Mid North Coast and North Coast to continue to
reduce their energy demand.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
826.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Lyme disease (LD) is a tick-borne zoonosis caused by the spirochaete bacterium,
Borrelia burgdorferi,
(b)
increasing numbers of requests for serology tests for Borrelia burgdorferi from patients in
New South Wales suggest that the disease or closely related infections may be on the rise
in this state,
(c)
definitive blood tests for the presence of Borrelia burgdorferi are not available in New
South Wales, creating a significant and in some cases prohibitive financial burden for
patients with suspected Lyme disease for whom definitive diagnosis involves a test at a
North American laboratory,
(d)
early diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease reduces morbidity and long term
debilitation, and
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(e)
2.
3.
the absence of National Association of Testing Authorites-certified testing facilities in
Australia may be creating a public health risk.
That this House calls on the Minister for Health to commission an independent study into:
(a)
the adequacy of facilities for diagnosis of the presence of Borrelia burgdorferi and other
spirochaete bacteria in New South Wales, and
(b)
advice provided to doctors in respect of the detection and treatment of Lyme disease.
That the subsequent report be tabled in both Houses of Parliament.
(Notice given 14 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 115)
827.
Ms Faehrmann to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
coal dust has been found to be emitted from loaded coal wagons hauled by locomotives
travelling on New South Wales rail lines,
(b)
there is evidence to show that exposure to coal dust can have human health impacts
including asthma, pneumoconiosis, bronchitis and emphysema,
(c)
Roads and Maritime Services require all trucks carrying coal to be covered when
travelling on New South Wales roads,
(d)
the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has a licence to operate its rail systems
from the Environment Protection Authority which includes the Reduction of Coal Dust
Loads from Locomotive Loads, and
(e)
the ARTC must submit a workplan to the NSW Environment Protection Authority for
approval outlining how appropriate technology will be adopted to significantly reduce
coal dust emissions on the New South Wales ARTC rail network, and this workplan is
overdue and only partially complete.
That this House calls on the Government to:
(a)
request that the ARTC complete the workplan as soon as possible,
(b)
publicly release all reports on the ARTC’s workplan to Reduce Coal Dust Loads, and
(c)
work with the industry, the ARTC and the EPA to ensure coal wagons are covered by the
end of 2012.
(Notice given 15 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 116)
830.
Mr Buckingham to move—
That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 28 days of the date of
passing of this resolution the following documents in the possession, custody or control of the
Department of Primary Industries, the NSW Office of Water and the Minister for Primary Industries:
(a)
all correspondence between the Government and the Commonwealth Water Holder relating to
the Nimmie-Caira System Enhanced Environmental Water Delivery Project,
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(b)
all documents relating or referring to meetings, including dates of meetings and minutes,
between the Government and the Commonwealth Water Holder relating to the Nimmie-Caira
System Enhanced Environmental Water Delivery Project,
(c)
all correspondence between the NSW Office of Water staff and any landholder within Nimmie
Caira leading up to the proposed changes to the Murrumbidgee Water Sharing Plan,
(d)
all documents relating or referring to meetings, including dates of meetings and minutes,
between NSW Office of Water staff and any landholder within Nimmie Caira leading up to the
proposed changes to the Murrumbidgee Water Sharing Plan, and
(e)
any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of
the House.
(Notice given 15 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 116)
831.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
That this House notes the proposal by the Northern NSW Local Health District to replace the
overnight emergency doctor at Mullumbimby hospital with a nurse-operated teleconferencing
system connected to Tweed Heads hospital.
2.
That this House notes that:
3.
(a)
nurses and doctors from the region are opposed to the move, arguing that patient lives
and well-being are being placed at risk and the cost of transfers of patients to other
hospitals will negate the expected savings from the budget measure,
(b)
the community, including representatives of all three levels of government, has
unanimously rejected the proposal,
(c)
the Northern NSW Local Health District’s own Connecting Critical Care Emergency
Department Program draft guidelines published in March and valid from May this year
states that: “The CCC videoconferencing camera must not be seen as a replacement for
on-site medical consultation. Seriously ill or injured patients require the doctor on-call to
be on site and as rapidly as possible”,
(d)
the NSW Nurses Association has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the video
conferencing method, as well as the legal implications for nurses who are being asked to
treat patients without the help of doctors, and the Association has conveyed the nurses’
rejection of the ‘doctor-removal’ component of the proposal to Local Health Board Chair
and the Chief Executive,
(e)
Mullumbimby’s hospital emergency services department treated approximately 7,700
patients last year, with an average of 20 daily admissions, and
(f)
the distance between Mullumbimby Hospital and Tweed Heads Hospital may prove life
threatening for many emergency patients.
That this House calls on the Minister for Health to listen to the protests of concerned health
professionals and local residents and immediately take action to ensure that there is sufficient
funding to employ an overnight emergency doctor at Mullumbimby Hospital.
(Notice given 15 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 116)
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832.
Mr Shoebridge to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
logging operations in State Forests on both the South and North Coasts are placing at
threat vulnerable koala populations in both the Tanja State Forest near Bega and the
Royal Camp State Forest near Casino,
(b)
Tanja Forest is the site for a recent discovery of a remnant koala population, possibly the
last remaining population of koalas in the Bega Valley, and part of a threatened
population of koalas on the South Coast estimated at a total of 50 or less animals,
(c)
Tanja Forest on the State’s South Coast abounds with other wildlife, including over a
dozen threatened species such as Powerful Owls, Yellow Bellied Gliders, Glossy Black
Cockatoos, Eastern Pygmy Possums, Sooty Owls, Swift Parrots & Gang Gang
Cockatoos,
(d)
the habitat marked for logging in Royal Camp State Forest contained evidence of a highdensity koala population with one of the forest’s compartments having already been
logged in breach of regulations requiring forestry NSW to apply exclusion zones and
prescriptions to constrain logging in koala habitat, and
(e)
despite the presence of koala populations in both State Forests causing temporary halts to
logging operations, Forests NSW is intending to proceed with intensive logging of both
forests including to within 20 metres of proven koala habitat.
That this House calls on the Government to:
(a)
take immediate steps to protect the State’s vulnerable koala population by instigating a
permanent halt to logging in both Tanja State Forest and Royal Camp State Forest, and
(b)
undertake pro-active and independent koala habitat surveys in all State Forest areas
which have significant potential for koala populations in order to permanently protect
existing and potential koala habitat from destructive logging operations.
(Notice given 16 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 117)
833.
Ms Cusack to move—
That this House notes with interest the decision of New South Wales Labor caucus to opt for its right to
silence on the issue of the right to silence.
(Notice given 16 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 117)
834.
Mr Ajaka to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
a dedication ceremony was conducted for The Edward Kenna VC Heavy Vehicle Rest
Area at Pheasants Nest on 8 August 2012,
(b)
the dedication ceremony was held in the presence of Her Excellency Professor Marie
Bashir, Governor of New South Wales, the Member for Wollondilly, the Member for
Blue Mountains and the Member for Lakemba, and
(c)
Mr Edward Kenna VC was a recipient of the Victoria Cross because he was able to lead
his platoon to capture the enemy bunker without any further casualties.
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2.
That this House acknowledges:
(a)
the immense degree of bravery of Edward Kenna VC in the 15 May 1945 battle, and
(b)
the Government in supporting the Remembrance Driveway Committee; and establishing
and maintaining Victoria Cross Rest Areas along the Sydney to Canberra Remembrance
Driveway.
(Notice given 16 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 117)
835.
Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
Mr David Liddiard has devoted himself to youth welfare and development, Indigenous
health and education and Indigenous employment and participation for over 30 years,
(b)
Mr Liddiard is a Ngarabal man and a respected and well-known passionate advocate of
Indigenous Australians,
(c)
Mr Liddiard was a successful sportsman, playing in the National Rugby League, was the
recipient of the Dally M Rookie of the Year in 1983, played in two grand finals for
Parramatta Eels in 1983 and 1984 and won the Premiership in 1983,
(d)
in 1995, Mr Liddiard founded the National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy
(NASCA), which provides real opportunities for Indigenous youth in sport and
education,
(e)
NASCA has had impressive success with thousands of indigenous youth being involved
and this success has broadened into other areas, such as education, health and
employment with one of NASCA’s programs, ARMTour (Athletes as Role Models on
Tour), taking athletes out to remote communities and interacting with indigenous
communities providing them with positive role models and positive information about
the issues that confront them proving to be highly successful,
(f)
in addition to his role as founder and Chief Executive Officer of NASCA, Mr Liddiard
has spearheaded initiatives which provide practical support to corporates and businesses
with workplace participation strategies for indigenous talent,
(g)
Mr Liddiard was the first chairperson of Messagestick, an Indigenous
telecommunications company, and managed Indigenous Corporate Partnerships for Dare
to Lead, established a new ‘Birubi’ which focuses on training and mentoring to support
transition and retention of indigenous people in workplaces, and has initiated numerous
projects with many organisations to secure better opportunities for Indigenous
Australians,
(h)
Mr Liddiard has been the key driver for the Gunya Tourism business, established at
Titkikala community in remote Northern Territory, which is a community driven tourism
enterprise for local employment,
(i)
Mr Liddiard was also a founding supporter of the Australian Indigenous Minority
Supplier Council which supports Indigenous economic business development, and
(j)
in recognition of Mr Liddiard’s outstanding work for the Indigenous community over the
last 30 years, he has been awarded:
(i)
the Churchill Fellowship in 2009 for his work with the Indigenous Minority
Supply Council,
(ii)
the Gold Harold Award in 2010 for services to Aboriginal Health and Education.
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2.
That this House acknowledges and commends Mr David Liddiard for his outstanding service
and devotion to improving the health, education and well-being of Indigenous youth and
Indigenous communities across the nation.
(Notice given 16 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 117)
836.
Ms Cotsis to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
the O’Farrell Government has given support for the Schott Report’s recommendation for
periodic reviews of all concessional arrangements across government including the
Pensioner Rebate Scheme which provides all eligible pensioners with an annual rebate of
$250 per property on all ordinary rates and charges for domestic waste management
services and $87.50 annual rebates each for water supply and sewerage special rates and
charges, and
(b)
any changes to the Pensioner Rebate Scheme would cause unnecessary hardship for
many pensioners who rely on this assistance to stay in their homes and may well force
them to sell their homes.
That this House:
(a)
notes that the Pensioner Rate Scheme is enshrined in the Local Government Act and
requires all New South Wales councils to provide this rebate to all eligible pensioners,
and
(b)
calls on the Government to immediately give a guarantee that it will not abolish the
Pensioner Rebate Scheme and thereby relieve the many eligible pensioners in this State
of any anxiety about whether or not they will have to sell their homes.
(Notice given 16 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 117)
837.
Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes:
(a)
Mr Hugh Jackman’s latest movie ‘The Wolverine’ has begun filming in Sydney,
reinforcing New South Wales’ position as a world leader in film production,
(b)
‘The Wolverine’ has created almost 2,000 jobs for cast, crew and extras, and is expected
to spend more than $80 million in New South Wales during production, and
(c)
filming is taking place at Fox Studios, in the Sydney central business district, Sutherland
Shire and Western Sydney.
That this House acknowledges that:
(a)
New South Wales is recognised globally as one of the best locations for large scale films
and television programs, and is home to the best post-production, digital and visual
effects industry in Australia,
(b)
as well as generating jobs and investment, productions like ‘The Wolverine’ boost our
tourism and visitor economy and raise the profile of New South Wales around the world,
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3.
(c)
the support of communities across the state enables New South Wales to provide superior
shooting locations, with Kurnell and Picton playing the part of Japan for ‘The Wolverine’
and Rozelle the stage for the outskirts of 1920’s New York in The Great Gatsby, and
(d)
the Government has established a Creative Industries Task Force to develop a new 10
year Industry Action Plan.
That this House acknowledges:
(a)
Mr Hugh Jackman for his brilliance as an actor and as a fine ambassador for New South
Wales and Australia, and
(b)
the Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment, the Honourable Andrew
Stoner MP, NSW Trade and Investment and Screen NSW who helped secure ‘The
Wolverine’ production for Sydney and New South Wales.
(Notice given 16 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 117)
838.
Dr Kaye to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
a twenty nine year old Sri Lankan refugee who is experiencing a severe psychotic
episode is currently being detained in Villawood Detention Centre,
(b)
prior to being detained in detention at Villawood, the patient was receiving care at the
Bankstown Mental Health Service,
(c)
upon the request of Bankstown Mental Health Service and Liverpool hospital, the NSW
Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT) issued a Community Treatment Order (CTO)
on the 29 February 2011 to address the ongoing needs of the patient,
(d)
the MHRT and the Ministry of Health agencies present at the tribunal hearing were
aware that because the patient was a refugee, by issuing the patient a CTO he would be
inevitably returned to Villawood Detention Centre,
(e)
the CTO stated the patient required both short and long term occupational psychological
and psychiatric treatment counselling for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and torture
counselling,
(f)
there exists avenues for detainees with mental illness to be treated outside of Villawood
Detention Centre at secure health facilities that may be more conducive to return to
health,
(g)
the MHRT and the Ministry of Health were provided with documentation demonstrating
the serious nature of the patient’s psychiatric disorder,
(h)
in making a determination on the case of the patient the MHRT was in possession of
studies demonstrating that immigration detention creates and exacerbates mental illness,
and
(i)
after the patient was returned to Villawood in February 2012 reports from his lawyer and
federal government agencies suggest that his health had substantially deteriorated.
That this House calls on the Minister for Health, the Honourable Jillian Skinner MP, to ensure
that:
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(a)
the patient in question is transferred out of Villawood Detention Centre into an
appropriate setting for his care, and
(b)
the Department of Health ensures that the patient receives the social, psychological and
psychiatric treatment he requires.
(Notice given 16 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 117)
839.
Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
2.
That this House notes that:
(a)
between 24 and 25 August 2012, people from Sydney, Melbourne and Queensland will
tackle 100 kilometres of Australian bush within 48 hours as a team of four, and make a
difference by raising funds for Oxfam to help overcome poverty and injustice around the
world, and
(b)
Government Chiefs of Staff Peter McConnell (Premier’s Office), Jaymes Boland-Rudder
(Office of the Minister for Roads and Maritime Services), Colman O’Driscoll (Office of
the Minister for Healthy Lifestyles) and Peter Shmigel (Office of the Minister for
Citizenship, Communities, Youth and Aboriginal Affairs) have entered a team called
BeCoS.
That this House congratulates and commends Peter McConnell, Jaymes Boland-Rudder,
Colman O’Driscoll and Peter Shmigel who have raised over $32,000, the highest amount of
money in their category, for their efforts and support of Oxfam and reducing world poverty and
injustice.
(Notice given 16 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 117)
840.
Ms Ficarra to move—
1.
That this House notes that:
(a)
during the previous 12 months NSW Fair Trading, under the leadership of the
Honourable Anthony Roberts MP, has achieved major reforms and accomplishments to
strengthen the economy of New South Wales,
(b)
NSW Fair Trading has reduced cumbersome and unnecessary government regulations
and bureaucratic red tape through amendments to the Home Building Act 1989 which
served to stimulate economic investment without sacrificing consumer protections,
(c)
consumer protections were enhanced by heightened awareness of consumer issues and
fair trading laws, as well as through the development of standard terms for retirement
villages to make comparisons,
(d)
NSW Fair Trading also reformed its organisation by consolidating fair trading functions
into one organisation, rather than across three separate bureaucracies,
(e)
compliance enforcement was focused to ensure petrol prices are properly advertised by
service stations,
(f)
NSW Fair Trading has led the country in seeking to end the illegal activities of travelling
con-men targeting vulnerable consumers,
(g)
NSW Fair Trading also introduced education campaigns focusing on swimming pool and
window safety for families and consumers,
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2.
(h)
an expansion of services has been made available to the public through the OneGov
platform, in addition to easier access to license renewal and public registers being made
available online, and
(i)
NSW Fair Trading also improved consumer engagement through smart phone
applications, social media, and an enhanced website for ease of use.
That this House acknowledges the Honourable Anthony Roberts MP for his leadership as
Minister for Fair Trading in working to ensure consumer protection and proper regulation in
New South Wales.
(Notice given 16 August 2012—expires Notice Paper No. 117)
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BUSINESS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
THURSDAY 23 AUGUST 2012
PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS
ITEMS IN THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
* 1.
Firearms Legislation Amendment Bill 2011: resumption of the adjourned debate (11 November
2011) of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That this bill be now read a second time—Revd Mr
Nile speaking. (16 minutes remaining)
(Item no. 34)
(Second postponement 3 May 2012)
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BILLS REFERRED TO SELECT OR STANDING COMMITTEES
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Education Amendment (Ethics Classes Repeal) Bill 2011
Referred to General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2 on 11 November 2011 for inquiry and report
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CONTINGENT NOTICES OF MOTIONS
Note: Contingent notices of motion are listed in full on the Notice Paper for the first sitting day of each
week. On other days only new contingent notices will be published in the Notice Paper.
1.
TAKE NOTE OF PAPER
Contingent on the President, a Minister, any member or the Clerk tabling any report or document,
member to move after notices of motions: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow the
moving of a motion forthwith “That the House take note of the paper (to be stated).”
Given by:
Ms Fazio
Mr Foley
Mr Gallacher
Mr Gay
Dr Kaye
Mr Pearce
Ms Faehrmann
Ms Ficarra
Mr Lynn
Mr Mason-Cox
Mr Moselmane
Revd Mr Nile
Mrs Pavey
Dr Phelps
Mr Primrose
Ms Sharpe
Mr Shoebridge
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Ms Westwood
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
Mr Ajaka
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Buckingham
Mr Colless
Ms Cotsis
Mr Donnelly
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
Ms Barham
(Notice given 24 May 2011)
Mr Searle
(Notice given 14 June 2011)
Mr Whan
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
Mr Green
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
Mr Secord
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Mr Clarke
(Notice given 9 September 2011)
2.
INSTRUCTION TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Contingent on a motion being agreed to for the second reading of any bill: That standing orders be
suspended to allow the moving of a motion forthwith for an instruction to the committee of the whole
in relation to the bill.
Given by:
Ms Fazio
Mr Foley
Mr Gallacher
Mr Gay
Dr Kaye
Mr Pearce
Ms Faehrmann
Ms Ficarra
Mr Lynn
Mr Mason-Cox
Mr Moselmane
Revd Mr Nile
Mrs Pavey
Dr Phelps
Mr Primrose
Ms Sharpe
Mr Shoebridge
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Ms Westwood
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
Mr Ajaka
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Buckingham
Mr Colless
Ms Cotsis
Mr Donnelly
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
Ms Barham
(Notice given 24 May 2011)
Mr Searle
Mr Secord
(Notice given 14 June 2011)
Mr Whan
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
Mr Green
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
Mr Clarke
(Notice given 9 September 2011)
3.
PRECEDENCE OF ITEM OF BUSINESS
Contingent on the President calling on any notice of motion or the Clerk being called upon to read any
order of the day: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow the moving of a motion
forthwith that a particular order of the day or motion on the Notice Paper be called on forthwith.
Given by:
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Ms Fazio
Mr Foley
Mr Gallacher
Mr Gay
Dr Kaye
Mr Pearce
Ms Faehrmann
Ms Ficarra
Mr Lynn
Mr Mason-Cox
Mr Moselmane
Revd Mr Nile
Mrs Pavey
Dr Phelps
Mr Primrose
Ms Sharpe
Mr Shoebridge
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Ms Westwood
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
Mr Ajaka
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Buckingham
Mr Colless
Ms Cotsis
Mr Donnelly
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
Ms Barham
(Notice given 24 May 2011)
Mr Searle
Mr Secord
(Notice given 14 June 2011)
Mr Whan
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
Mr Green
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
Mr Clarke
(Notice given 9 September 2011)
4.
PASSING OF BILL THROUGH ALL STAGES
Contingent on any bill being presented by the Legislative Assembly to the Legislative Council for its
concurrence and having been read by the Council for the first time: That standing orders be suspended
to allow the passing of the bill through all its remaining stages during the present or any one sitting of
the House.
Given by:
Ms Fazio
Mr Foley
Mr Gallacher
Mr Gay
Dr Kaye
Mr Pearce
Ms Faehrmann
Ms Ficarra
Mr Lynn
Mr Mason-Cox
Mr Moselmane
Revd Mr Nile
Mrs Pavey
Dr Phelps
Mr Primrose
Ms Sharpe
Mr Shoebridge
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Ms Westwood
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
Mr Ajaka
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Buckingham
Mr Colless
Ms Cotsis
Mr Donnelly
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
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Ms Barham
(Notice given 24 May 2011)
Mr Searle
Mr Secord
(Notice given 14 June 2011)
Mr Whan
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
Mr Green
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
Mr Clarke
(Notice given 9 September 2011)
5.
CONDUCT OF BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE
Contingent on the House on any day concluding its consideration of any item of business and prior to
the House proceeding to the consideration of another item of business: That standing and sessional
orders be suspended to allow the moving of a motion forthwith relating to the conduct of the business
of the House.
Given by:
Ms Fazio
Mr Foley
Mr Gallacher
Mr Gay
Dr Kaye
Mr Pearce
Ms Faehrmann
Ms Ficarra
Mr Lynn
Mr Mason-Cox
Mr Moselmane
Revd Mr Nile
Mrs Pavey
Dr Phelps
Mr Primrose
Ms Sharpe
Mr Shoebridge
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Ms Westwood
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
Mr Ajaka
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Buckingham
Mr Colless
Ms Cotsis
Mr Donnelly
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
Ms Barham
(Notice given 24 May 2011)
Mr Searle
(Notice given 14 June 2011)
Mr Whan
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
Mr Secord
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Mr Green
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
Mr Clarke
(Notice given 9 September 2011)
6.
PRECEDENCE OF BUSINESS AFTER PRAYERS
Contingent on the President having read the prayers: That standing and sessional orders be suspended
to allow the moving of a motion forthwith that a particular order of the day or motion on the Notice
Paper be called on forthwith.
Given by:
Ms Fazio
Mr Foley
Mr Gallacher
Mr Gay
Dr Kaye
Mr Pearce
Ms Faehrmann
Ms Ficarra
Mr Lynn
Mr Mason-Cox
Mr Moselmane
Revd Mr Nile
Mrs Pavey
Dr Phelps
Mr Primrose
Ms Sharpe
Mr Shoebridge
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Ms Westwood
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
Mr Ajaka
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Buckingham
Mr Colless
Ms Cotsis
Mr Donnelly
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
Ms Barham
(Notice given 24 May 2011)
Mr Searle
Mr Secord
(Notice given 14 June 2011)
Mr Whan
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
Mr Green
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
Mr Clarke
(Notice given 9 September 2011)
7.
PRECEDENCE OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Contingent on the President calling on any notice of motion or the Clerk being called upon to read any
order of the day: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow the moving of a motion
forthwith that a particular order of the day on the Notice Paper of government business be called on
forthwith.
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Given by:
Ms Fazio
Mr Foley
Dr Kaye
Ms Faehrmann
Mr Moselmane
Revd Mr Nile
Mr Primrose
Ms Sharpe
Mr Shoebridge
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Ms Westwood
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Buckingham
Ms Cotsis
Mr Donnelly
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
Ms Barham
(Notice given 24 May 2011)
Mr Searle
Mr Secord
(Notice given 14 June 2011)
Mr Whan
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
Mr Green
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
8.
CENSURE OF MINISTER
Contingent on any Minister failing to table documents in accordance with an order of the House: That
standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow a motion to be moved forthwith for censure of the
Minister.
Given by:
Ms Fazio
Mr Foley
Dr Kaye
Ms Faehrmann
Mr Moselmane
Revd Mr Nile
Mr Primrose
Ms Sharpe
Mr Shoebridge
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Ms Westwood
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Buckingham
Ms Cotsis
Mr Donnelly
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
Ms Barham
(Notice given 24 May 2011)
Mr Searle
(Notice given 14 June 2011)
Mr Secord
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Mr Whan
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
Mr Green
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
9.
CONTEMPT OF HOUSE
Contingent on any Minister failing to table documents in accordance with an order of the House: That
standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow a motion to be moved forthwith adjudging the
Minister guilty of a contempt of the House for failure to comply with that order.
Given by:
Ms Fazio
Mr Foley
Dr Kaye
Ms Faehrmann
Mr Moselmane
Revd Mr Nile
Mr Primrose
Ms Sharpe
Mr Shoebridge
Mr Veitch
Ms Voltz
Ms Westwood
(Notice given 4 May 2011)
Mr Borsak
Mr Brown
Mr Buckingham
Ms Cotsis
Mr Donnelly
(Notice given 5 May 2011)
Ms Barham
(Notice given 24 May 2011)
Mr Searle
Mr Secord
(Notice given 14 June 2011)
Mr Whan
(Notice given 2 August 2011)
Mr Green
(Notice given 5 August 2011)
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BILLS DISCHARGED, LAID ASIDE, NEGATIVED OR WITHDRAWN
§ Protection of the Environment Operations Amendment (Notification of Pollution Incidents) Bill 2011
Order discharged and bill withdrawn, 18 October 2011
§ Local Government Amendment (Local Democracy – Ward Representation Reform) Bill 2011
Second reading negatived, 21 October 2011
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§Threatened Species Conservation Amendment (Ecological Consultants Accreditation Scheme) Bill
2011
Second reading negatived, 16 February 2012
§Coal Seam Gas Moratorium Bill 2011
Second reading negative, 15 March 2012
§ Private Members’ Public Bill
David Blunt
Clerk of the Parliaments
Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales