Minutes of Proceedings - 2012-02-14
- 1. MEETING:
- The Assembly met at 10am, pursuant to resolution of the Assembly, dated Thursday 1 December 2011. The Speaker, the Honourable J. L. Aagaard, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS:
- The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the Speaker’s Gallery of –
Ken Watson, Air Commodore.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitors.
- The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of –
Sanderson Middle School Year 8 and Year 9 students accompanied by Ms Llewelyn and Mr Bill Rolfe; and
Nightcliff Primary School students.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
5. MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR:
- The Speaker laid on the Table the following Message from the Administrator -
Message No. 31
Assent to Proposed Laws
Assent to Proposed Laws
- I, SALLY THOMAS AM, the Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia, advise the Legislative Assembly of, pursuant to section 7 of the Northern Territory (Self-Government Act) 1978 of the Commonwealth, the assent to the following proposed laws:
30 November 201
Serious Crime Control Amendment Act 2011 (Act No 36 of 2011)
14 December 2011
Work Health Administration Act 2011 (Act No 37 of 2011)
Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Implementation Act 2011
(Act No 38 of 2011)
Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (Act No 39 of 2011)
21 December 2011
Constitutional Convention (Election) Act 2011 (Act No 41 of 2011)
Education and Care Services (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (Act No 46 of 2011)
Electoral and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2011 (Act No 40 of 2011)
Fines and Penalties (Recovery) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2011
(Act No 43 of 2011)
Housing and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2011 (Act No 45 of 2011)
Kenbi Land Trust Act 2011 (Act No 42 of 2011)
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 (Act No 44 of 2011)
- Sally Thomas AM
Administrator
(Paper 1670)
6. PETITIONS:
- Responses: The Clerk, pursuant to Standing Order 100A, presented a response to Petition No. 57 relating to Marra Peoples Lands and Seas Country near Limmen Bight (Paper 1671).
7. PAPER TABLED BY SPEAKER – EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:
- Papers tabled: The following Paper was laid on the Table by the Speaker (Mrs Aagaard) –
8. BATCHELOR INSTITUTE OF INDIGENOUS TERTIARY EDUCATION AMENDMENT BILL 2011 (Serial 192):
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – That the Bill be now read a second time –
Debate resumed.
Question – put and passed.
Bill read a second time.
The Assembly resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the Bill.
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In Committee
(The Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees (Ms Walker) in the Chair)
In Committee
(The Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees (Ms Walker) in the Chair)
Clauses 1 to 4, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 5 read.
On the motion of the Minister for Education and Training (Dr Burns) the following amendment was agreed to, after debate -
- Clause 5, proposed section 11(3), note
omit
Board member to whom this subsection applies
insert
Council member mentioned in subsection (3)(a)
Clause 5, as amended, agreed to.
Remainder of the Bill, by leave, taken as a whole and agreed to.
Bill to be reported with an amendment.
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The Assembly resumed; the Speaker took the Chair; and the Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees (Ms Walker) reported that the Committee had agreed to the Bill, with an amendment.
Report adopted.
On the motion of the Minister for Education and Training (Dr Burns) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
- Papers tabled: The following Travel Reports were laid on the Table by the Speaker (Mrs Aagaard) -
- The Chief Minister (Mr Henderson) made a statement relating to Gearing up for Growth.
Mr Henderson moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
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Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Sanderson Middle School Year 9 students accompanied by Mr Bill Rolfe.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
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Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Barkly (Mr McCarthy) the Member for Karama (Ms Lawrie) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Quorum: The Member for Braitling (Mr Giles) drew the attention of the Assembly to the state of the Assembly.
Bells having been rung and a Quorum attained –
Debate continued.
Debate suspended.
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- Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 12.04pm and 2pm.
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11. NOTICES:
- The following notices were given:
Mr Henderson: To present the Darwin Waterfront Corporation Amendment
- Bill 2012 (Serial 198).
- (Serial 195).
12. QUESTIONS:
- 2.01pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.05pm Ms Walker to Mr Henderson.
2.08pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.11pm Mr Gunner to Mr Henderson.
2.15pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.18pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson supplementary.
2.20pm Mr Wood to Mr Hampton.
2.24pm Ms Scrymgour to Ms Lawrie.
2.28pm Mr Elferink to Mr Knight and referred to Mr McCarthy.
2.32pm Ms Walker to Mr McCarthy.
2.35pm Mr Wood to Mr Hampton.
2.39pm Mr Giles to Mr Henderson.
2.43pm Mr Gunner to Mr Vatskalis.
2.46pm Mr Conlan to Mr Henderson.
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Suspension of Member: The Member for Greatorex (Mr Conlan) having been warned by the Speaker about his unruly interjections and then having continued to loudly interject -
The Speaker (Mrs Aagaard) thereupon ordered the Member for Greatorex (Mr Conlan) to withdraw from the Chamber for a period of one hour, pursuant to Standing Order 240A, effective from 2.50pm.
Accordingly the Member for Greatorex (Mr Conlan) withdrew from the Chamber.
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2.50pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Henderson.
2.53pm Mr Westra van Holthe to Mr McCarthy.
2.57pm Ms Walker to Mr Hampton.
3.00pm Mr Chandler to Mr Vatskalis.
3.02pm Mr Gunner to Mr Hampton.
The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate, suspended earlier this day, on the question - That the Assembly take note of the Statement -
Debate resumed.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Fannie Bay (Mr Gunner) the Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Araluen (Ms Lambley) the Member for Port Darwin (Mr Elferink) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Fannie Bay (Mr Gunner) the Member for Johnston (Dr Burns) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Araluen (Mrs Lambley) the Member for Fong Lim (Mr Tollner) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Fannie Bay (Mr Gunner) the Member for Stuart (Mr Hampton) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
On the motion of the Member for Arnhem (Ms McCarthy) debate was adjourned.
- The Speaker advised the Assembly the Member for Blain (Mr Mills) had proposed the following definite Matter of Public Importance for discussion this day:
- The timely response of Police to public emergencies and the protection, safety and well-being of Territories.
The proposed discussion having received the necessary support –
Discussion ensued.
Discussion concluded.
- The Minister for Corrections (Mr McCarthy) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 9.10pm until Wednesday, 15 February 2012 at 10am.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 –
Annual Reports
AustralAsia Railway Corporation, 2010/2011 (Paper 1677)
Australian Crime Commission, Board of the, 2010/2011 (Paper 1678)
Jabiru Town Development Authority, 2010/2011 (Paper 1675)
Tarcoola – Darwin Rail Regulation, 2010/2011 (Paper 1676)
Terrorism (Emergency Powers) Act
Northern Territory Police, Annual Reporting for the period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011, pursuant to Section 21ZS and Section 27Z (Paper 1679)
Coroners Act
In the matter of the Deputy Coroner’s Findings and Recommendation into the death of Terrence Francis Connors, pursuant to section 46B, dated 9 January 2012 (Paper 1680)
In the matter of the Coroner’s Findings and Recommendation into the death of Robert Adam Hodgetts, pursuant to section 46B, dated 19 January 2012 (Paper 1681)
In the matter of the Coroner’s Findings and Recommendation into the death of Marilyn Lalara, pursuant to section 46B, dated 19 January 2012 (Paper 1682)
In the matter of the Coroner’s Findings and Recommendation into the death of Nicholas Edward Spring, pursuant to section 46B, dated 9 January 2012 (Paper 1683)
Local Government Act
Amendment of Guidelines, Member of Council who is also employee of Council, dated 23 December 2011 (Paper 1684)
Professional Standards Act
Notification, The Law Society of South Australia Professional Standards Scheme, dated 20 December 2011 (Paper 1685)
Notification, The South Australian Bar Association Inc. Scheme, dated 16 December 2011 (Paper 1686)
Regulations 2011
No. 51, Utilities Commission Amendment Regulations (No.2) (Paper 1687)
No. 52, Serious Crime Control Regulations (Paper 1688)
No. 53, Prisons (Correctional Services) (Community Orders) Regulations (Paper 1689)
No. 54, Public Sector Employment and Management Regulations (Paper 1690)
No. 55, Environment Protection (Beverage Containers and Plastic Bags) Amendment Regulations (No. 4) (Paper 1691)
No. 56, Traffic Amendment (Australian Road Rules) Regulations (Paper 1692)
No. 57, Planning Amendment (Exempt Subdivisions) Regulations (Paper 1693)
No. 59, Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations (Paper 1694)
No. 60, Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Consequential Amendments Regulations (Paper 1695)
No. 61, Supreme Court Amendment (Subpoena) Rules (Paper 1696)
Regulations 2012
No. 1, Darwin Port Corporation (Darwin Marine Supply Base) Regulations (Paper 1697)
No. 2, Criminal Records (Spent Convictions) Amendment Regulations (Paper 1698)
No. 3, Fisheries Amendment (Fishing Gear and Amateur Fishing Regulations (Paper 1699)
No. 4, Plant Health Amendment (Soil Borne Pests and Snails) Regulations (Paper 1700)
No. 5, Fisheries Amendment (Demersal Fishery) Regulations (Paper 1701)
No. 6, Local Government (Accounting) Amendment Regulations (Paper 1702)
No. 7, Mud Crab Fishery Management Plan Amendment Regulations (Paper 1703)
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- ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sittings.
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