Minutes of Proceedings - 2008-02-13
1. MEETING:
2. PRAYERS.
3. VISITORS:
5. APOLOGY TO STOLEN GENERATIONS - MOTION AGREED TO:
11. TREASURER'S MID-YEAR REPORT 2007/2008 - PAPER NOTED:
13. ADJOURNMENT:
- 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 galleries of visitors from the following groups -
Garden Point Association, Croker island, Retta Dixon, NT Stolen Generation, Central Australian Stolen Generation.
On behalf of all members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
- Island Ark Project: The Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Heritage (Mr Kiely) reported on the role of Indigenous Park Rangers and Indigenous Land Holders in protecting native fauna and the environment in remote areas of the Territory.
Mr Wood responded.
Mrs Miller responded.
Mr Kiely replied.
Indigenous Sports and Recreation: The Minister for Sport and Recreation (Mr Bonson) reported on the extent of indigenous sport and recreation programs operating in the Territory.
Mr Conlan responded.
Mr Wood responded.
Mr Bonson replied.
Katherine Alcohol Restrictions: The Minister for Alcohol Policy (Dr Burns) reported on the sale of alcohol restrictions in Katherine.
Mr Mills responded.
Mrs Braham responded.
Dr Burns replied.
Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Standing Orders.
5. APOLOGY TO STOLEN GENERATIONS - MOTION AGREED TO:
- The Chief Minister (Mr Henderson), pursuant to notice, moved -
Noting this Assembly has previously apologised to members of the Stolen Generations in October 2001,
- That this Assembly welcomes and wholeheartedly endorses the Federal Government's Apology to the Stolen Generations.
- Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
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Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 11.57am and 2pm.
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- The following notice was given:
Mr Henderson: To move - That this Assembly,
- (a) express its deep regret at the death of Mr Alf Chittock, a long term resident and former Mayor of Tennant Creek; and
- 2.01pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.03pm Ms Anderson to Mr Henderson.
2.07pm Mrs Miller to Mr Henderson.
2.09pm Ms McCarthy to Mr Henderson.
2.14pm Mrs Miller to Mr Henderson.
2.18pm Mr Warren to Mr Henderson.
2.21pm Mrs Braham to Mr Henderson.
2.23pm Mr Conlan to Mr Henderson.
2.26pm Ms Anderson to Dr Burns.
2.32pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.37pm Ms Anderson to Ms Lawrie.
2.40pm Mr Wood to Mr Vatskalis.
2.42pm Mr Warren to Dr Burns.
2.48pm Mrs Miller to Ms Lawrie.
2.50pm Mr Burke to Mr Vatskalis.
2.52pm Mr Mills to Dr Burns.
2.55pm Mrs Braham to Dr Burns.
2.57pm Ms McCarthy to Mr Kiely.
The Leader of Government Business (Ms Lawrie) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
- The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Burns), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Youth Justice Act.
Bill read a first time.
Dr Burns moved - That the Bill be now read a second time -
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: Dr Burns laid on the Table the following Paper -
On the motion of the Member for Araluen (Ms Carney) debate was adjourned.
- 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
(Chairman and Deputy Speaker - Ms Sacilotto)
In Committee
(Chairman and Deputy Speaker - Ms Sacilotto)
Clauses 1 to 4, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 5 read.
Debate ensued.
Clause 5, as printed, agreed to.
Remainder of the Bill, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Bill to be reported without amendment.
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- The Assembly resumed; the Speaker took the Chair; the Chairman and Deputy Speaker (Ms Sacilotto) reported that the Assembly had agreed to the Bill without amendment.
The report was adopted.
The Chief Minister (Mr Henderson) moved - That the Bill be now read a third time.
Question - put and passed.
The Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
- 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
(Chairman and Deputy Speaker - Ms Sacilotto)
In Committee
(Chairman and Deputy Speaker - Ms Sacilotto)
Clauses 1 to 4, by leave taken together and agreed to.
Clause 5 read.
On the motion of the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport (Ms Lawrie) the following amendment was agreed to -
Omit from proposed section 29AAM(1),
- "to have a sample of blood taken for this Act," and insert in its stead -
- "for the purpose of having a sample of blood taken for analysis to determine if the person's blood contains a prohibited drug,".
Clause 5, as amended, agreed to.
Remainder of the Bill, by leave, taken as a whole and agreed to.
Bill to be reported with an amendment.
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- The Assembly resumed; the Speaker took the Chair; the Chairman and Deputy Speaker (Ms Sacilotto) reported that the Assembly had agreed to the Bill with an amendment.
The report was adopted.
The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport (Ms Lawrie) moved - That the Bill be now read a third time.
Question - put and passed.
The Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
11. TREASURER'S MID-YEAR REPORT 2007/2008 - PAPER NOTED:
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the motion - That the Assembly take note of the Report -
Debate resumed.
Question - put and passed.
- The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Natt) made a statement relating to fishing and its contribution to our unique lifestyle and a significant driver of our economy.
Mr Natt moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Fannie Bay (Ms Martin) the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Leader of Government Business (Ms Lawrie) the Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Natt) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
- The Leader of Government Business (Ms Lawrie) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 7.49pm until tomorrow at 10am.
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PAPERS:
No Papers were deemed to have been presented on Wednesday 13 February 2008.
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- ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting except Ms Scrymgour and Mr Hampton, on leave.
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