Minutes of Proceedings - 2003-08-19
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Honourable L. M. Braham, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
Arts and cultural festivals, August 2003: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) reported on the conduct and marketing of three significant arts events in the Territory during the month of August, Garma Arts Festival, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Awards sponsored by Telstra, and Darwin Arts Festival.
Ms Carter responded thereto.
Mr Wood responded thereto.
Ms Martin responded accordingly.
On behalf of all members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
Public liability insurance reforms: The Treasurer (Mr Stirling) reported on the Insurance Minister’s Council meeting discussion on insurance and underwriting of public liability insurance costs for community groups and professional indemnity insurance reforms.
Mr Reed responded thereto.
Mr Stirling responded accordingly.
Aboriginal interpreter service: The Minister assisting the Chief Minister on Indigenous Affairs (Mr Ah Kit) reported on the introduction of an Aboriginal Interpreter Service for the Northern Territory.
Dr Lim responded thereto.
Mr Ah Kit responded accordingly.
Ridley Aquafeed Prawn and Barramundi Farmers Conference, 24 to 31 July 2003: The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Dr Burns) reported on the Ridley Aquafeed Prawn and Barramundi Farmers Conference sponsored by the Prawn and Barramundi Farm Association of the Northern Territory.
Mr Maley responded thereto.
Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Sessional Order.
4. NORTHERN TERRITORY ABORIGINAL SACRED SITES AMENDMENT BILL 2003 (Serial 160):
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 assisting the Chief Minister for Indigenous Affairs (Mr Ah Kit) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
5. TRAFFIC AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 2003 (Serial 145):
The Order of the Day having been read for 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 Transport and Infrastructure (Mr Vatskalis) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed Law.
6. PROCUREMENT REFORM – 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.
On the motion of the Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) debate was adjourned.
7. NOTICES:
The following notice was given –
Mr Vatskalis: To present the Associations Bill 2003 (Serial 174).
8. QUESTIONS:
2.01pm Mr Burke to Ms Martin.
2.05pm Ms Lawrie to Ms Martin.
2.08pm Mr Reed to Ms Martin.
2.12pm Mr Kiely to Mr Stirling.
Papers tabled: The Treasurer (Mr Stirling) laid on the Table the following Papers –
Graph, Average Weekly Earnings (Trend) Full-Time Adult Employees Annual Percentage Change 2000 to 2003, Across all States and Territories ABS Cat. No.6302.0 (Paper 1025); and
Graph, Construction Activity Index, Comparison of Bourke government to Martin government 1999 to 2003 (Paper 1026).
2.17pm Mr Mills to Ms Martin.
2.20pm Mr Bonson to Mr Vatskalis.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Lands and Planning (Mr Vatskalis) laid on the table the following Paper –
Larapinta Drive water pumping station and rising main - Site Plan and Headworks Phase 1 (Paper 1027).
2.24pm Mr Wood to Ms Martin.
2.26pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
Paper tabled: The Member for Port Darwin (Ms Carter), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Letter, Unknown to Ms Jodeen Carney, Member for Araluen, dated 29th July 2003 (Paper 1028).
2.31pm Mr McAdam to Mr Ah Kit.
2.34pm Mr Maley to Ms Martin.
2.37pm Mr Bonson to Dr Toyne.
2.43pm Ms Carter to Mr Henderson.
2.46pm Ms Lawrie to Mr Henderson.
2.52pm Mr Wood to Mr Vatskalis.
2.54pm Ms Carter to Mrs Aagaard.
2.57pm Ms Lawrie to Mr Vatskalis.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Transport and Infrastructure (Mr Vatskalis) laid on the Table the following Paper –
Construction Connections, monthly newsletter of the Territory Construction Association, August 2003 (Paper 1029).
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question paper.
9. INDIGENOUS EDUCATION - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
The Minister for Employment, Education and Training (Mr Stirling) made a statement relating to improving educational outcomes in the Territory.
Mr Stirling moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Minister for Tourism (Dr Burns) debate was adjourned.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The Minister for Tourism (Dr Burns) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Araluen (Ms Carney), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, Phillip Pearce, Licensed Conveyancing Agent to Ms Jodeen Carney, Member for Araluen, dated 12 August 2003 re Swimming Pool Fencing Authority (Paper 1030).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 9.01pm on Tuesday 19 August 2003 until Wednesday 20 August 2003 at 10am.
PAPERS:
There were no Papers deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 19 August 2003.
ATTENDANCE
All Members attended the sittings.
The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Honourable L. M. Braham, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
Arts and cultural festivals, August 2003: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) reported on the conduct and marketing of three significant arts events in the Territory during the month of August, Garma Arts Festival, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Awards sponsored by Telstra, and Darwin Arts Festival.
Ms Carter responded thereto.
Mr Wood responded thereto.
Ms Martin responded accordingly.
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Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Year 11 students from Darwin High School accompanied by their teacher Ms Jan Farr. On behalf of all members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
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Public liability insurance reforms: The Treasurer (Mr Stirling) reported on the Insurance Minister’s Council meeting discussion on insurance and underwriting of public liability insurance costs for community groups and professional indemnity insurance reforms.
Mr Reed responded thereto.
Mr Stirling responded accordingly.
Aboriginal interpreter service: The Minister assisting the Chief Minister on Indigenous Affairs (Mr Ah Kit) reported on the introduction of an Aboriginal Interpreter Service for the Northern Territory.
Dr Lim responded thereto.
Mr Ah Kit responded accordingly.
Ridley Aquafeed Prawn and Barramundi Farmers Conference, 24 to 31 July 2003: The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Dr Burns) reported on the Ridley Aquafeed Prawn and Barramundi Farmers Conference sponsored by the Prawn and Barramundi Farm Association of the Northern Territory.
Mr Maley responded thereto.
Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Sessional Order.
4. NORTHERN TERRITORY ABORIGINAL SACRED SITES AMENDMENT BILL 2003 (Serial 160):
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 assisting the Chief Minister for Indigenous Affairs (Mr Ah Kit) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
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Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of students from Kormilda College and on behalf of all Members extended a warm welcome to the visitors.–––––––––––––––––
5. TRAFFIC AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 2003 (Serial 145):
The Order of the Day having been read for 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 Transport and Infrastructure (Mr Vatskalis) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed Law.
6. PROCUREMENT REFORM – 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.
On the motion of the Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) debate was adjourned.
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Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 11.51am and 2pm.–––––––––––––––––
7. NOTICES:
The following notice was given –
Mr Vatskalis: To present the Associations Bill 2003 (Serial 174).
8. QUESTIONS:
2.01pm Mr Burke to Ms Martin.
2.05pm Ms Lawrie to Ms Martin.
2.08pm Mr Reed to Ms Martin.
2.12pm Mr Kiely to Mr Stirling.
Papers tabled: The Treasurer (Mr Stirling) laid on the Table the following Papers –
Graph, Average Weekly Earnings (Trend) Full-Time Adult Employees Annual Percentage Change 2000 to 2003, Across all States and Territories ABS Cat. No.6302.0 (Paper 1025); and
Graph, Construction Activity Index, Comparison of Bourke government to Martin government 1999 to 2003 (Paper 1026).
2.17pm Mr Mills to Ms Martin.
2.20pm Mr Bonson to Mr Vatskalis.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Lands and Planning (Mr Vatskalis) laid on the table the following Paper –
Larapinta Drive water pumping station and rising main - Site Plan and Headworks Phase 1 (Paper 1027).
2.24pm Mr Wood to Ms Martin.
2.26pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
Paper tabled: The Member for Port Darwin (Ms Carter), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Letter, Unknown to Ms Jodeen Carney, Member for Araluen, dated 29th July 2003 (Paper 1028).
2.31pm Mr McAdam to Mr Ah Kit.
2.34pm Mr Maley to Ms Martin.
2.37pm Mr Bonson to Dr Toyne.
2.43pm Ms Carter to Mr Henderson.
2.46pm Ms Lawrie to Mr Henderson.
2.52pm Mr Wood to Mr Vatskalis.
2.54pm Ms Carter to Mrs Aagaard.
2.57pm Ms Lawrie to Mr Vatskalis.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Transport and Infrastructure (Mr Vatskalis) laid on the Table the following Paper –
Construction Connections, monthly newsletter of the Territory Construction Association, August 2003 (Paper 1029).
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question paper.
9. INDIGENOUS EDUCATION - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
The Minister for Employment, Education and Training (Mr Stirling) made a statement relating to improving educational outcomes in the Territory.
Mr Stirling moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Minister for Tourism (Dr Burns) debate was adjourned.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The Minister for Tourism (Dr Burns) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Araluen (Ms Carney), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, Phillip Pearce, Licensed Conveyancing Agent to Ms Jodeen Carney, Member for Araluen, dated 12 August 2003 re Swimming Pool Fencing Authority (Paper 1030).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 9.01pm on Tuesday 19 August 2003 until Wednesday 20 August 2003 at 10am.
PAPERS:
There were no Papers deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 19 August 2003.
ATTENDANCE
All Members attended the sittings.
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