Minutes of Proceedings - 2006-10-19
1. MEETING:
2. PRAYERS.
3. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
4. LEGAL PROFESSION BILL 2006 (Serial 75):
5. TERRITORY TOURISM MOVING AHEAD - MINISTERIAL REPORT - MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
7. GENERAL BUSINESS DAY - MOTION:
10. TREASURER'S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT 2005/2006 - REPORT TABLED - MOTION TO NOTE REPORT:
11. TERRITORY TOURISM MOVING AHEAD - MINISTERIAL REPORT - MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
- The Assembly met at 10am. The Acting Speaker (Mr R Knight) took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
- Stepping Stones for Tourism: The Minister for Tourism (Mr Henderson) reported on the government Stepping Stones for Tourism program to assist indigenous people to develop their businesses and planning for sustainable use of tourism projects.
Ms Carney responded.
Mr Henderson responded.
Batten Road Land Release: The Minister for Infrastructure and Planning (Ms Lawrie) reported on a land release in Batten Road to service multicultural and community group needs in the Territory.
Dr Lim responded.
Mr Wood responded.
Ms Lawrie responded.
Royal Darwin Hospital Trauma Chair: The Minister for Health (Dr Burns) reported on the creation of a Chair of Trauma for the Royal Darwin Hospital.
Dr Lim responded.
Mr Wood responded.
Dr Burns responded.
Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Standing Orders.
4. LEGAL PROFESSION BILL 2006 (Serial 75):
- The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Mr Stirling), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill of an Act to provide for admission to, and the regulation of, the legal profession, and for entities relating to the legal profession, and for other purposes.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Stirling moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: Mr Stirling laid on the table the following Paper -
- On the motion of the Member for Araluen (Ms Carney) debate was adjourned.
5. TERRITORY TOURISM MOVING AHEAD - MINISTERIAL REPORT - MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
- The Minister for Tourism (Mr Henderson) made a statement relating to the health of the tourism industry and priorities to progress the Territory forward.
Mr Henderson moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
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Visitors: The Acting Speaker advised members of the presence in the public galleries of Nightcliff High School Year 9 students accompanied by Ms Lucy Murrel and extended a warm welcome to the visitors. _______________
Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Blain (Mr Mills) the Member for Araluen (Ms Carney) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Debate suspended.
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Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 11.49am and 2pm.
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- The following notices were given:
Ms Carney: To present the Sentencing Act Amendment Bill 2006.
Ms Carney: To present the Traffic Act (Seizure of Vehicles) Amendment Bill 2006.
Ms Carney: To present the Motor Vehicles (Seizure of Vehicles) Amendment Bill 2006.
Mr Mills: To present the Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites
- Amendment Bill 2006.
7. GENERAL BUSINESS DAY - MOTION:
- The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson), on behalf of the Chief Minister, nominated Wednesday 29 November 2006 as the next day on which precedence would be given to General Business.
- The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) moved - That the Assembly at its rising adjourn until Tuesday 28 November 2006 at 10am or such other time and/or date as may be set by the Speaker, pursuant to Sessional Order.
Question - put and passed.
- 2.02pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
Paper tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Ms Carney) laid on the Table the following Paper -
2.07pm Ms Sacilotto to Mr Henderson.
2.09pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
2.13pm Mr Hampton to Mr Vatskalis.
2.14pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
2.17pm Mr Warren to Mr Natt.
2.21pm Mrs Braham to Dr Burns.
2.26pm Ms McCarthy to Ms Lawrie.
2.31pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
2.33pm Ms Sacilotto to Mr Vatskalis.
2.34pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
2.38pm Mr Bonson to Mr McAdam.
2.39pm Mr Wood to Mr Vatskalis.
2.42pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.45pm Mr Anderson to Mr Stirling.
2.48pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
Paper tabled: Dr Burns laid on the Table the following Paper -
2.51pm Mr Kiely to Dr Burns.
2.54pm Mrs Braham to Mr Natt.
2.56pm Ms Sacilotto to Ms Lawrie.
3.01pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
10. TREASURER'S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT 2005/2006 - REPORT TABLED - MOTION TO NOTE REPORT:
- The Treasurer (Mr Stirling laid on the Table the Treasurer's Annual Financial Report 2005/2006 (Paper 700).
Mr Stirling made a statement relating thereto.
Mr Stirling moved - That the Assembly take note of the Report and leave be granted to continue his remarks at a later hour.
Question - put and passed.
11. TERRITORY TOURISM MOVING AHEAD - MINISTERIAL REPORT - 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.
On the motion of the Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) debate was adjourned.
- The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) made statement relating to Indigenous Affairs, 100m 5 year housing plan, education support for community Local Government programs.
Ms Martin moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Millner (Mr Bonson) the Minister for Local Government (Mr McAdam) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
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Suspension of Standing Orders - Extension of time: The Minister for Family and Community Services (Ms Lawrie) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would allow the Minister for Employment, Education and Training (Mr Henderson) to conclude his speech.
Question - put and passed.
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Debate continued.
On the motion of the Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) debate was adjourned.
- The Leader of Government business (Mr Henderson) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 8.55pm until Tuesday, 28 November 2006 at 10am, or such other time and/or date as may be advised by the Speaker, pursuant to Sessional Order.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Thursday 19 October 2006 -
Annual Reports:
Community Justice Centre, 2005/2006 (Paper 687)
Department of Business, Economic and Regional Development, 2005/2006 (Paper 690)
Department of Justice, 2005/2006 (Paper 698)
Department of Planning and Infrastructure, 2005/2006 (Paper 695)
Department of Primary Industry, Fisheries and Mines, 2005/2006 (Paper 691)
Director of Public Prosecutions, Northern Territory of Australia, 2005/2006 (Paper 684)
Lands & Mining Tribunal, Northern Territory, 2005/2006 (Paper 688)
Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commission, 2005/2006 (Paper 686)
Northern Territory Government and Public Authorities’ Superannuation Scheme, 2005/2006 (Paper 689)
Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services, 2005/2006 (Paper 694)
Northern Territory Treasury Corporation, 2005/2006 (Paper 696)
Northern Territory Treasury, 2005/2006 (Paper 697)
Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment, 2005/2006 (Paper 692)
Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment, State of the Service Report, 2005/2006 (Paper 693)
Office of the Information Commissioner, 2005/2006 (Paper 685)
Power and Water Corporation, 2005/2006 (Paper 683)
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- ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting, except Mrs Miller and Mrs Aagaard on leave.
- Ian McNeill
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
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