Minutes of Proceedings - 2010-08-17
- 1. MEETING:
- The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Honourable J. L. Aagaard, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
- The Member for Port Darwin (Mr Elferink), by leave, moved – That the Member for Drysdale (Mr Bohlin) have leave of absence for 17 to 19 August 2010 sitting days, inclusive.
Question – put and passed.
4. VISITORS:
- The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Durack Primary School, Year 5/6 students accompanied by Ms Natasha Jones, Mrs Phillipa Ludwig, Ms Danielle Banicek and Miss Sam Duffy.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
- The Minister for Primary Industry, Fisheries and Resources (Mr Vatskalis), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend various legislation consequential on the enactment of the Mineral Titles Act 2010.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Vatskalis moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: Mr Vatskalis laid on the Table the following Paper -
- On the motion of the Member for Katherine (Mr Westra van Holthe) debate was adjourned.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL OFFENCES AND PENALTIES AMENDMENT BILL 2010 (Serial 109):
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – That the Bill be now read a second a time –
Debate resumed.
Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of a second group of Durack Primary School, Year 5/6 students accompanied by Ms Natasha Jones, Mrs Phillipa Ludwig, Ms Danielle Banicek and Miss Sam Duffy.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
Debate continued.
Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of a third group of Durack Primary School, Year 5/6 students accompanied by Ms Natasha Jones, Mrs Phillipa Ludwig, Ms Danielle Banicek and Miss Sam Duffy.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
Debate continued.
Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public gallery of the former Member for Katherine (Mrs Faye Miller).
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the former Member.
Debate continued.
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
(Chair of Committees and Deputy Speaker - Ms Walker in the Chair)
In Committee
(Chair of Committees and Deputy Speaker - Ms Walker in the Chair)
Clause 1 to 8, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 8 read.
Mr Chandler moved the following amendment –
Clause 8(1) -
omit
1.7 penalty units
insert
3.5 penalty units
Debate ensued.
Amendment agreed to.
Mr Chandler moved the following further amendments together, by leave –
Clause 8(2) -
omit
8.8 penalty units
insert
17.5 penalty units
Clause 8(3)
omit
0.8 penalty units
insert
1.5 penalty units
Clause 8(4)
omit
4.4 penalty units
insert
7.5 penalty units
Amendments agreed to.
Clause 8, as amended, agreed to.
Remainder of the Bill, by leave, taken as a whole and agreed to, after debate.
Bill to be reported with amendments.
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The Assembly resumed; the Speaker (Mrs Aagaard) took the Chair; the Chair of Committees and Deputy Speaker (Ms Walker) reported that the Committee had agreed to the Bill, with amendments.
Report adopted.
The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Ms Lawrie) moved – That the Bill be now read a third time.
Debate ensued.
The Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
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Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 11.56am and 2pm.
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7. NOTICES:
- The following Notices were given:
Ms Lawrie: To present the Territory Insurance Office and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 (Serial 123).
Ms Lawrie: To present the Criminal Code Amendment (Mental Impairment and Unfitness for Trial) Bill 2010 (Serial 122).
Mr Wood: To move – That,
- in light of the two fatal crashes at Coolalinga over the last 12 months involving road trains and the possibility of more heavy vehicle traffic movements in the Darwin region if the construction of an LNG plant at Blaydin Point goes ahead:
1. The government immediately appoint a task force of representatives from; police, road safety, MVR, Dept of Transport, NT Trucking Association, mining industry, pastoral industry, general freight companies, defence, local government and other experts to review all aspects related to the transport of goods and materials by trucks through and into the Darwin, Palmerston and rural area; and
2. The government allow for public input into the process through public hearings or submissions.
- 2.00pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.03pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson - supplementary.
2.04pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Henderson.
2.07pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.10pm Ms Walker to Ms Lawrie.
2.13pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.18pm Ms Anderson to Dr Burns.
2.19pm Mr Gunner to Mr Hampton.
2.21pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.26pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Vatskalis.
2.28pm Mr Wood to Mr McCarthy.
2.31pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.34pm Ms Walker to Mr Knight.
2.37pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.41pm Mr Wood to Mr McCarthy.
Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Lookrukin Indigenous Wommen’s Leadership Program students accompanied by Ms Fran Gusthart from Charles Darwin University and Mr Mathew McNeill from Major Training Services.
On behalf of all Member the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
2.45pm Mr Gunner to Mr Hampton.
2.47pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.51pm Mr Gunner to Mr Vatskalis.
2.55pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
9. DEVELOPMENT OF WEDDELL, A TROPICAL, SUSTAINABLE, LIVEABLE CITY – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
- The Chief Minister (Mr Henderson) made a statement relating to the development of the Territory’s next city – Weddell.
Mr Henderson moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Sanderson (Mr Styles) the Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) 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 House.
And the Bells having been rung -
A Quorum having been obtained.
The Assembly resumed.
Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Brennan (Mr Chandler) the Member for Daly (Mr Knight) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Barkly (Mr McCarthy) the Member for Stuart (Mr Hampton) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
- The Member for Greatorex (Mr Conlan) advised that contrary to public assertion by the media today he would be voting this Saturday 21 August 2010.
- The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns), by leave, moved – That Government Business, Orders of the Day relating to the motion noting the Ministerial Statement - Building the Education Revolution – Ministerial Statement, being called on forthwith.
Question – put and passed.
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – That the Assembly take note of the Statement –
Debate resumed.
Paper tabled: Ms Walker, by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Barkly (Mr McCarthy) the Member for Johnston (Dr Burns) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
- The Minister for Health (Mr Vatskalis) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 8.40 pm until tomorrow at 10am.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 17 August 2010.
Annual Reports
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (Volume 1), 31 December 2009 (Paper 946)
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education, Financial Statements for Year ending 31 December 2009 (Volume 2) 2009 (Paper 947)
Coroners Act
In the matter of Coroner’s Findings and Recommendations into the death of Zephaniah Namundja, pursuant to section 46B, dated 12 August 2010 (Paper 948)
Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Regulation
No. 42 of 2010, Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Regulation - under section 245 (Paper 949)
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sittings except Mr Bohlin, on leave.
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