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Minutes of Proceedings - 2011-11-21

    MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Monday 21 November 2011

    1. MEETING:
        The Assembly met at 10am, pursuant to resolution of the Assembly, dated Thursday 27 October 2011. The Speaker, the Honourable J. L. Aagaard, took the Chair.

    2. PRAYERS.

    3. PETITIONS:
        Responses: The Clerk, pursuant to Standing Order 100A, presented a response to Petition No. 54 relating to 300/301 bus route from Alice Springs Hospital (Paper 1590).
    4. VISITORS:
        The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public gallery of Rosebery Middle School, Year 7 students accompanied by Ms Franklin, Mr Ehrlich and Ms Angie.

        On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
    5. MINISTRY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT:
        The Chief Minister (Mr Henderson), by leave, made a statement informing the Assembly of the alteration to ministerial portfolios held by Ministers Knight and Lawrie as follows and laid on the Table the Northern Territory Government Gazette No. S61, dated 28 October 2011 (Paper 1591).

        KNIGHT, The Hon (Rob) Daniel Robert, MLA

        Minister for Justice and Attorney-General
        Minister for Essential Services
        Minister for Senior Territorians
        Minister for Young Territorians
          LAWRIE, The Hon. Delia Phoebe, MLA

          Deputy Chief Minister
          Treasurer
          Minister for Business and Employment
          Minister for Trade
          Minister for Asian Relations
          Minister for Racing, Gaming and Licensing
          Minister for Alcohol Policy
          Minister for Defence Support

      6. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, TERRITORY VISIT – MOTION AGREED TO:
          The Chief Minister (Mr Henderson), by leave, moved - That the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly:

      1. Congratulates the President of the United States the Honourable Barack Obama for choosing to come to the Northern Territory during his trip to Australia.
        2. Congratulates President Obama for becoming the First President of the United States to formally visit Darwin.
          3. Congratulates and expresses its gratitude to all involved in organising and facilitating the President’s visit.
            4. Welcomes the announcement from the Prime Minister and the President regarding the boost to joint Australian/US military activities in the Northern Territory.
              5. Sends a formal copy of this motion and the Hansard of debate to the Prime Minister, the Honourable Julia Gillard and the President of the United States, the Honourable Barack Obama.
                  Debate ensued.
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                  Pairs: The Speaker advised Members of the following Pair arrangements for 21 November 2011 and Tabled the following documents -
              McCarthy, Ms M, Member for Arnhem with the Member for Sanderson (Mr Styles), period, this entire sitting day (Paper 1592); and
              Vatskalis, Mr, with the Member for Blain (Mr Mills), period 5pm to close of business, 21 November 2011 (Paper 1592).
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              Debate continued.
              Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Johnston (Dr Burns) the Member for Karama (Ms Lawrie) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.

              Debate continued.
              Question – put and passed.
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                  Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly were suspended between 11.57pm and 2pm.
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                7. NOTICES:
                    The following notices were given:
                    Mr Henderson: To move – That the Northern Territory Assembly:-
                              congratulates both houses of the Federal Parliament in Canberra for the successful passage of legislation which increases the rights of Territorians.
                  8. QUESTIONS:
                      Statement by Speaker: The Speaker advised Members of the their need to adhere to Standing Orders in relation to their behaviour during Questions.

                      2.01pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
                      2.03pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Henderson.
                      2.06pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
                      2.08pm Ms Walker to Ms Lawrie.
                      2.11pm Mr Tollner to Ms Lawrie.
                      Paper tabled: Mr Tollner, by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
                  Business Policy, A Blueprint for Enterprise and Industry to create Jobs, November 2011 (Paper 1593).

                      2.14pm Mr Wood to Mr Henderson.
                      2.16pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr G McCarthy.
                      2.19pm Mr Elferink to Mr Henderson.
                      2.21pm Mr Gunner to Ms Lawrie.
                      2.24pm Mr Wood to Mr Hampton.
                      2.28pm Mr Elferink to Mr G McCarthy.
                      2.29pm Ms Walker to Dr Burns.
                      2.32pm Mr Elferink to Mr G McCarthy.
                      2.34pm Ms Scrymgour to Ms Lawrie.
                      2.38pm Mr Elferink to Mr G McCarthy.
                      2.41pm Mr Gunner to Mr Vatskalis.
                      2.43pm Mr Elferink to Mr G McCarthy.
                      2.45pm Ms Walker to Mr Hampton.
                      2.47pm Mr Wood to Mr Vatskalis.
                      2.49pm Mr Elferink to Mr G McCarthy.

                      Suspension of Standing Orders: And the Member for Port Darwin (Mr Elferink) in asking the question moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent him censuring the Minister for Transport (Mr McCarthy) and the Attorney-General (Mr Knight) for failing to deliver procedural fairness in letting a ferry contract.

                      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.
                  9. CENSURE OF NORTHERN TERRITORY GOVERNMENT – COX PENINSULA FERRY SERVICE - NEGATIVED:
                      The Member for Port Darwin (Mr Elferink) moved – That this Assembly censure the Minister for Transport and the Attorney-General for conspiring to corrupt the tender process by involving themselves in the campaign to get rid of the current provider without providing procedural fairness in that process.
                      Debate ensued.
                      Question - That the motion be agreed to - put.
                      The Assembly divided (the Deputy Speaker, Ms L. Walker, in the Chair) -

                      AYES, 11 NOES, 11

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

                      Pair: Ms M McCarthy with Mr Styles.

                      And their being an equality of votes, pursuant to Section 27(1) of the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act the motion was therefore decided in the negative.
                  10. EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICES (NATIONAL UNIFORM LEGISLATION) BILL 2011 (Serial 176):
                      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)

                      Bill, by leave, taken as a whole.
                      Debate ensued.
                      Bill, as printed, agreed to.
                      Bill to be reported, without 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, without 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.
                  11. NORTHERN TERRITORY ELECTORAL COMMISSION, 2010/2011; AND NORTHERN TERRITORY ELECTORAL COMMISSION, DIVISION OF ARALUEN BY-ELECTION 2010 REPORT – REPORTS TABLED:
                      The Speaker laid on the Table the following Reports –
                  Northern Territory Electoral Commission, 2010/2011 (Paper 1602); and
                  Northern Territory Electoral Commission, Division of Araluen By-Election 9 October 2010, Report (Paper 1603).
                    12. LEAVE OF ABSENCE – MEMBER FOR ARNHEM:
                        The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) moved – That leave of absence be granted to the Member for Arnhem (Ms McCarthy) for this day.
                        Question – put and passed.
                    13. INDIGENOUS DEVELOPMENT, STRONG FAMILIES, STRONG COMMUNITIES – 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 Nelson (Mr Wood) the Member for Stuart (Mr Hampton) 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 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 Nhulunbuy (Ms Walker) the Member for Barkly (Mr McCarthy) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.

                        Debate continued.
                        Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Goyder (Ms Purick) the Member for Braitling (Mr Giles) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.

                        Debate continued.
                        Debate adjourned pursuant to Standing Order 41A, Ms Scrymgour in continuation.
                    14. ADJOURNMENT, Automatic:
                        The Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 41A, at 9pm proposed the question - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
                        Debate ensued.
                        Paper tabled: Ms Purick, by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
                    Rural Reflections, Anthology 2011 (Paper 1604).

                        Debate continued.
                        Question - put and passed.
                        And the Assembly adjourned at 9.36pm, until Tuesday 22 November 2011 at 10am.
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                        PAPERS:
                        The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on 21 November 2011 –

                        Annual Reports
                        Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, 2010/2011 (Paper 1596)
                        Commissioner of Consumer Affairs, 2010/2011 (Paper 1595)
                        NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services, 2010/2011 (Paper 1594)

                        Joint Management Plans
                        Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve, October 2011 (Paper 1600)
                        Finke Gorge National Park, October 2011 (Paper 1597)
                        N’Dhala Gorge Nature, October 2011 (Paper 1599)
                        Trephina Gorge Nature Park, October 2011 (Paper 1598)

                        Remuneration Tribunal
                        Remuneration Tribunal Report on the Entitlements of Magistrates and Determination No. 2 of 2011 (Paper 1601)
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                        ATTENDANCE:
                        All Members attended the sittings except Ms M McCarthy, on leave.
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