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Minutes of Proceedings - 2011-08-10

1. MEETING:
      The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Honourable J. L. Aagaard, took the Chair.

2. PRAYERS.

3. VISITORS:
      The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public gallery of Wagaman Primary School Year 5/6 students accompanied by Mr Mark Renner and Mr Matthew Kingham.
      On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.

4. PETITIONS:
      The Member for Araluen (Mrs Lambley) presented Petition No. 54 from 60 petitioners requesting the previous 300/301 bus route from Alice Springs Hospital be reinstated. (Paper 1431)
      Petition read.
5. COUNCIL OF TERRITORY COOPERATION (CTC) – REFERENCE ON ANIMAL WELFARE GOVERNANCE IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY – EXTENSION OF REPORTING PERIOD – MOTION AGREED TO:
      The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns), pursuant to notice, moved - That paragraph 1 of the resolution of the Assembly, dated 4 May 2011 referring the Animal Welfare Governance in the Northern Territory to the Council of Territory Cooperation (CTC) be amended as follows –

      Omit “August” and insert in its stead “October”.

      Debate ensued.
      Question – put and passed.

6. HERITAGE BILL 2011 (Serial 169):
      The Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Heritage (Mr Hampton), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act about the Territory’s cultural and natural heritage.
      Bill read a first time.
      Mr Hampton moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
      Debate ensued.
      Paper tabled: Mr Hampton laid on the Table the following Paper –
Explanatory Statement, Heritage Bill 2011 (Paper 1432).

      On the motion of the Member for Brennan (Mr Chandler) debate was adjourned.

7. TRAFFIC AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2011 (Serial 166):
      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.
      Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bill to be moved forthwith.
      On the motion of the Minister for Construction and Transport (Mr McCarthy) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
8. NORTHERN TERRITORY GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO THIRD REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF TERRITORY CO-OPERATION, FEBRUARY 2011 – REPORT NOTED:
      The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – That the Assembly take note of the Report –
      Debate resumed.
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      Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public gallery of Parap Primary School Year 5/6 students accompanied by Miss Temira Wallis and Mr Brian Hyke.

      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 Brennan (Mr Chandler) the Member for Nelson (Mr Wood ) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.

      Debate continued.
      Extension of time, suspension of Standing Orders: The Member for Port Darwin (Mr Elferink), by leave, moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) being granted an extension of time to complete his speech.
      Question – put and passed.

      Debate continued.
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      Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public gallery of Taminmin College Year 11 students accompanied by Miss Ngaire Smith.
      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 Arafura (Ms Scrymgour) the Member for Johnson (Dr Burns) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.

      Debate continued.
      Debate suspended.

      Pairs: The Speaker laid on the Table a Paper relating to Pair arrangements for Thursday 11 August 2011 –
Member for Wanguri (Mr Henderson) paired with the Member for Brennan (Mr Chandler) for the period 3pm to 5pm, Thursday, 11 August 2011 (Paper 1433).
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      Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly were suspended between 12.02pm and 2pm.
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      Distinguished visitor: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the Speaker’s Gallery of Mr Bernard (Bernie) Thomas Christopher Finn MP, Legislative Council of Victoria.

      On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitor.


9. NOTICES:
      The following Notices were given:

      Ms Lawrie: To present the Business Names (National Uniform Legislation) Request Bill 2011 (Serial 170).
10. QUESTIONS:
      2.01pm Mr Elferink to Ms Lawrie.
      2.04pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Henderson.
      2.08pm Mr Elferink to Ms Lawrie.
      2.11pm Ms Walker to Mr Henderson.
      2.14pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
      2.18pm Ms Anderson to Ms M. McCarthy.
      2.20pm Mr Gunner to Mr Vatskalis.
      2.23pm Ms Purick to Mr Henderson.
      2.27pm Ms Scrymgour to Ms Lawrie.
      2.30pm Ms Anderson to Ms M McCarthy.
      2.31pm Mr Tollner to Mr Henderson.
      2.35pm Ms Walker to Mr Vatskalis.
      2.38pm Mr Mills to Mr Vatskalis.
      Paper tabled: The Member for Blain (Mr Mills), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
Cattle slaughter, photographs of (Paper 1434).

      2.41pm Mr Wood to Mr G McCarthy.
      2.43pm Mr Gunner to Mr Hampton.
      2.46pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
      2.51pm Ms Scrymgour to Ms M McCarthy.
      2.54pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.

      Suspension of Standing Orders: And the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Mills) moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent him censuring the Chief Minister and his government for its pretence of support for the Territory’s live cattle industry.

      The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) informed the Assembly that the government accepted the motion as a censure motion, pursuant to Standing Order 95.

      The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.

11. CENSURE OF NORTHERN TERRITORY GOVERNMENT – PRETENCE OF SUPPORT FOR LIVE CATTLE INDUSTRY - NEGATIVED:
      The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Mills) moved – That this Assembly censure the Chief Minister for his Government’s pretence of support for the Territory’s live cattle industry while failing to rebuke the Gillard Labor government for its blanket ban on live cattle exports and failing to deliver any real and meaningful assistance to thousands of Territorians now suffering under economic hardship as a result of the ban.
      Debate ensued.
      Question - put.
      The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. J. L Aagaard, in the Chair) -

      AYES, 12 NOES, 12

      Ms Anderson Mrs Aagaard
      Mr Bohlin Dr Burns
      Mrs Lambley Mr Gunner
      Mr Chandler Mr Hampton
      Mr Conlan Mr Henderson
      Mr Elferink Mr Knight
      Mr Giles Ms Lawrie
      Mr Mills Ms McCarthy
      Ms Purick Mr McCarthy
      Mr Styles Ms Scrymgour
      Mr Tollner Mr Vatskalis
      Mr Westra van Holthe Ms Walker

      Tellers: Mr Elferink and Mr Gunner

      Pursuant to section 27(1) of the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978 of the Commonwealth there being an equality of votes the question is resolved in the negative.
12. NORTHERN TERRITORY GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO THIRD REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF TERRITORY CO-OPERATION, FEBRUARY 2011 – REPORT NOTED:
      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 Report –
      Debate resumed.
      Question – put and passed.
13. CENTURY OF NORTH AUSTRALIA – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
      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.
      Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Port Darwin (Mr Elferink) the Member for Greatorex (Mr Conlan) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.

      Debate continued.
      Quorum: The Member for Port Darwin (Mr Elferink) drew the attention of the Speaker to the state of the Assembly, not having a Quorum -
      Bells having been rung and a Quorum having been achieved -

      Debate resumed.
      Debate suspended pursuant to Standing Order 41A.

14. FIRE AND EMERGENCY AMENDMENT (SMOKE ALARMS) BILL 2010 (Serial 130) - NEGATIVED:
      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.
      The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. J. L Aagaard, in the Chair) -

      AYES, 12 NOES, 12

      Ms Anderson Mrs Aagaard
      Mr Bohlin Dr Burns
      Mrs Lambley Mr Gunner
      Mr Chandler Mr Hampton
      Mr Conlan Mr Henderson
      Mr Elferink Mr Knight
      Mr Giles Ms Lawrie
      Mr Mills Ms McCarthy
      Ms Purick Mr McCarthy
      Mr Styles Ms Scrymgour
      Mr Tollner Mr Vatskalis
      Mr Westra van Holthe Ms Walker

      Tellers: Mr Elferink and Mr Gunner

      Pursuant to section 27(1) of the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978 of the Commonwealth there being an equality of votes the question is resolved in the negative.

15. YUENDUMU TOWNSHIP, FAMILY DISPUTES – MOTION NEGATIVED:
      The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – That the Northern Territory government be condemned for its actions in relation to residents at Yuendumu –
      Debate resumed.
      Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Port Darwin (Mr Elferink) the Member for Braitling (Mr Giles) 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.
      Tabled paper: The Member for Braitling (Mr Giles), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
New Future Alliance – Wadeye, Houses for Rebuild (Paper 1435).

      Debate continued.
      Question - put.
      The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. J. L Aagaard, in the Chair) -

      AYES, 12 NOES, 12

      Ms Anderson Mrs Aagaard
      Mr Bohlin Dr Burns
      Mrs Lambley Mr Gunner
      Mr Chandler Mr Hampton
      Mr Conlan Mr Henderson
      Mr Elferink Mr Knight
      Mr Giles Ms Lawrie
      Mr Mills Ms McCarthy
      Ms Purick Mr McCarthy
      Mr Styles Ms Scrymgour
      Mr Tollner Mr Vatskalis
      Mr Westra van Holthe Ms Walker

      Tellers: Mr Elferink and Mr Gunner

      Pursuant to section 27(1) of the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978 of the Commonwealth there being an equality of votes the question is resolved in the negative.
16. SENTENCING AMENDMENT (VICTIM PROTECTION ORDERS) BILL 2011 (Serial 145) - NEGATIVED:
      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.
      The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. J. L Aagaard, in the Chair) -

      AYES, 11 NOES, 13

      Mr Bohlin Mrs Aagaard
      Mrs Lambley Dr Burns
      Mr Chandler Mr Gunner
      Mr Conlan Mr Hampton
      Mr Elferink Mr Henderson
      Mr Giles Mr Knight
      Mr Mills Ms Lawrie
      Ms Purick Ms McCarthy
      Mr Styles Mr McCarthy
      Mr Tollner Ms Scrymgour
      Mr Westra van Holthe Mr Vatskalis
      Ms Walker
      Mr Wood

      Tellers: Mr Elferink and Mr Gunner

      Motion negatived accordingly.
17. SHORT, MEDIUM AND LONG TERM STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR, ALICE SPRINGS – MOTION:
      The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the motion moved by the Member for Braitling (Mr Giles) - That this Parliament condemn –

      (a) the Northern Territory and Australian Governments for their failures to present short, medium and long term strategies to the problems being faced by businesses and residents of Alice Springs as a result of the increasing crime and anti-social behaviour across the town; and
      (b) the Minister for Central Australia for failing to provide leadership for Central Australia on these issues.

      Debate resumed.
      Debate adjourned pursuant to Standing Order 41.
18. ADJOURNMENT, Automatic:
      The Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 41A, at 9pm proposed the question - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
      Debate ensued.
      Question - put and passed.
      The Assembly adjourned at 10.15 pm until tomorrow at 10am.
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      PAPERS:
      There were no Papers were deemed to have been presented on Wednesday, 10 August 2011.
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      ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sittings.
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