Minutes of Proceedings - 2010-10-26
- 1. MEETING:
- The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Honourable J. L. Aagaard, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. PETITION:
- The Member for Karama (Ms Lawrie) presented Petition No. 43 from 665 petitioners requesting the building of Apartment Blocks opposite Karama Shops does not proceed. (Paper 1016)
Petition read.
4. TREASURER'S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT 2009/2010 - PAPER TABLED - MOTION TO NOTE REPORT:
- The Treasurer (Ms Lawrie) laid on the Table the Treasurer's Annual Financial Report 2009/2010 (Paper 1017).
Ms Lawrie made a statement relating thereto.
Ms Lawrie moved – That the Assembly take note of the Paper.
On the motion of the Treasurer (Ms Lawrie) leave was granted to continue her remarks at a later hour.
5. PERSONAL INJURIES (LIABILITIES AND DAMAGES) AMENDMENT BILL 2010 (Serial 115):
- 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 Justice and Attorney-General (Ms Lawrie) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law, after debate.
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Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Palmerston High School Year 7 students accompanied by Ms Pat Munn and Ms Tania Tamatai.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
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6. STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE 5TH REPORT – MOTION TO NOTED REPORT AND ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS:
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question - That the Assembly adopt the recommendations, take note of the Report -
Debate resumed.
Paper tabled: Mr Elferink, by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Debate continued.
Debate suspended.
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Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 11.59am and 2pm.
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- The following Notices were given:
Mr Henderson: To present the Child Protection (Offender Reporting and Registration) Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 (Serial 133).
Mr Henderson: To present the Telecommunications (Interception) Northern Territory Amendment Bill 2010 (Serial 131).
Mr Henderson: To present the Fire and Emergency Amendment Bill 2010 (Serial 129).
Mrs Lambley: To present the Care and Protection of Children Amendment (Additional Functions) Bill 2010 (Serial 134).
- 2.01pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.02pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Henderson.
2.05pm Ms Lambley to Mr Vatskalis.
2.07pm Mr Gunner to Mr Henderson.
2.10pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.14pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson supplementary.
2.15pm Mr Wood to Mr McCarthy.
2.18pm Ms Walker to Ms Lawrie.
2.21pm Mr Conlan to Mr Henderson.
2.25pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Hampton.
2.27pm Mr Wood to Mr McCarthy.
2.31pm Mr Conlan to Mr Henderson.
2.34pm Ms Walker to Ms Lawrie.
2.37pm Mr Elferink to Ms Lawrie.
2.39pm Mr Wood to Mr McCarthy.
2.42pm Mr Gunner to Mr Knight.
2.46pm Mr Conlan to Mr Henderson.
2.49pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr McCarthy.
2.53pm Ms Purick to Mr Henderson.
2.57pm Mr Gunner to Mr Vatskalis.
3pm Mr Wood to Mr McCarthy.
The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
9. STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE 5TH REPORT – REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED:
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate, suspended earlier this day, on the question - That the Assembly adopt the recommendations and take note of the Report –
Debate resumed.
Question – put and passed.
10. TRAVEL REPORT BY SPEAKER – REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL DETERMINATION PARAGRAPH 4.2 (OVERSEAS) – PAPER TABLED:
- Paper tabled: The Speaker laid on the Table the following –
Travel Report by the Member for Goyder (Ms Purick) pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 4.2 – Overseas trip to Kenya, September 2010 to attend 56th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Paper 1019).
11. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH – PROPOSED ALCOHOL REFORMS – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
- The Minister for Alcohol Policy (Ms Lawrie) made a statement relating to a proposed Alcohol Policy.
Ms Lawrie made a Statement relating thereto.
Ms Lawrie moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Chief Minister (Mr Henderson) the Member for Sanderson (Mr Styles) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
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: On the motion of the Member for Katherine (Mr Westra van Holthe) 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 Braitling (Mr Giles) the Member for Brennan (Mr Chandler) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Stuart (Mr Hampton) the Member for Daly (Mr Knight) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
On the motion of the Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) debate was adjourned.
- The Speaker laid on the Table proposed Schedule of Sittings dates for the 2011 calendar year (Paper 1021).
- The Speaker advised the Assembly the Member for Braitling (Mr Giles) had proposed the following definite Matter of Public Importance for discussion this day:
- The importance of government to detail a cost benefit analysis on the national Broadband Network to ensure Territorians achieve value for money on service and delivery.
The proposed discussion having been received the necessary support – The Member for Braitling (Mr Giles) thereupon addressed the Assembly.
Discussion ensued.
Discussion concluded.
- The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
And the Assembly adjourned at 9.56pm until 27 October 2010 at 10am.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 26 October 2010 –
Annual Report
Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee, Report 1 July 2009 - 30 June 2010 – Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory (Paper 1020)
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