Minutes of Proceedings - 2002-05-16
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Honourable L. M. Braham, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
Alice in 10 Indigenous Employment Challenge: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) made a report on an indigenous employment program being developed in Alice Springs.
Mr Elferink responded thereto.
Ms Martin responded accordingly.
Senior Appointments in the Public Sector: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) made a report on recent appointments of the Auditor-General and new CEO of the Tourist Commission.
Mr Burke responded thereto.
Ms Martin responded accordingly.
Supply and Service opportunities from Timor Sea gas: The Minister for Business, Industry and Resource Development
(Mr Henderson) made a report on opportunities for business to service the oil and gas resource arising from development of the Timor Sea gas fields.
Mr Burke responded thereto.
Mr Henderson responded accordingly.
Alice Springs Town Council Review: The Minister for Community Development (Mr Ah Kit) made a report on a recent review of the financial and administrative operations of the Alice Springs Town Council.
Paper tabled: Mr Ah Kit laid on the Table the following Paper –
Advertisement, Moving in the Right Direction by Alice Springs Town Council (Paper 335).
Dr Lim responded thereto.
Mr Ah Kit responded accordingly.
Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Sessional Order.
4. EAST TIMOR INDEPENDENCE – MOTION AGREED TO:
The Chief Minister (Ms Martin), pursuant to notice, moved - That this Assembly, on behalf of all Territorians:
(a) offers its heartfelt congratulations to the people of East Timor on achieving their independence, to be proclaimed
on 20 May 2002, and
(b) pledges long-term support and ongoing assistance to our good neighbours, the East Timorese, in the development of their nation in the months and years ahead.
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed.
Motion agreed to unanimously with all Members having been present.
5. NOTICE:
The following notice was given:
Mr Stirling: To present the Police Administration Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2002 (Serial 59).
6. QUESTIONS:
2.01pm Ms Carney to Mrs Aagaard.
Paper tabled: The Member for Araluen (Ms Carney), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Letter, Mr Ian Reid, Director, Kip McGrath Education Centre to Ms Carney, Member for Araluen MLA re Renal Specialist
in Alice Springs (Paper 336).
2.04pm Dr Burns to Ms Martin.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
2.10pm Mr Bonson to Ms Martin.
2.16pm Mr Wood to Mr Henderson.
2.22pm Mr Burke to Mrs Aagaard.
2.25pm Ms Lawrie to Ms Martin.
2.30pm Mr Burke to Ms Martin.
Paper tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Burke), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Transcript of interview of Marshall Perron and Ms Clare Martin on 6.30pm NTD8 TV News,
Friday 9 June 1995 – Fannie Bay By-election (Paper 337).
2.36pm Ms Scrymgour to Dr Toyne.
2.40pm Mr Elferink to Mr Ah Kit.
2.43pm Mr Elferink to Mr Ah Kit. (Supplementary)
2.44pm Ms Lawrie to Mr Ah Kit.
2.51pm Mr Mills to Mr Stirling.
At 3pm the Leader of Government Business (Mr Stirling) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
7. CRIMINAL PROPERTY FORFEITURE BILL 2002 (Serial 60) AND THE CRIMINAL PROPERTY FORFEITURE (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 2002 (Serial 61):
Suspension of Standing Orders: The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne) moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent Bills entitled, Criminal Property Forfeiture Bill 2002 (Serial 60) and the Criminal Property Forfeiture (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2002 (Serial 61) –
(a) being presented and read a first time together and one motion being put in regard to, respectively, the second readings; the committee’s report stage; and the third readings of the Bills together; and
(b) the consideration of the Bills separately in the Committee of the Whole.
Question – put and passed – there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to provide for the forfeiture in certain circumstances of property acquired as a result of criminal activity and property used for criminal activity, to provide for the reciprocal enforcement of certain Australian legislation relating to the forfeiture of proceeds of crime and forfeiture of other property, and for related purposes; and a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts consequential on the enactment of the Criminal Property Forfeiture Act 2002 and for related purposes.
Bills read a first time.
Dr Toyne moved – That the Bills be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Goyder (Mr Maley) debate was adjourned.
8. CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT (WITNESS INTIMIDATION) BILL 2002 (Serial 48):
The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code.
Bill read a first time.
Dr Toyne moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Goyder (Mr Maley) debate was adjourned.
9. PRISONS (CORRECTIONAL SERVICES) AMENDMENT BILL 2002 (Serial 51):
The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Prisons (Correctional Services) Act.
Bill read a first time.
Dr Toyne moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Araluen (Ms Carney) debate was adjourned.
10. AUDITOR-GENERAL’S REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ON THE ANALYSIS OF THE 2000/01 TREASURER’S ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT – REPORT NOTED:
The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – That the Assembly take note of the Report –
Debate resumed.
Papers tabled: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) laid on the Table the following Paper –
Access Economics Budget Monitor No 52, Chapter 12 – Fiscal Transparency, the State and Territory budget in context (Paper 338).
Debate continued.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
Question – put and passed.
11. APPRECIATION OF SERVICE – MR IAIN SUMMERS, AUDITOR-GENERAL – STATEMENT BY SPEAKER:
The Speaker on behalf of all Members extended a vote of appreciation and thanks to the retiring Auditor-General, Mr Iain Summers for his effective and diligent work of the office of the Auditor-General under his leadership.
Members acclaimed their appreciation.
12. FEBRUARY 2002 REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY – REPORT NOTED:
The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – That the Assembly take note of the Report –
Debate resumed.
Question – put and passed.
13. TOUGH ON DRUGS AND DRUG CRIME – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne) made a statement relating to drug crime and seizure of property, houses, vehicles and bank accounts which are the proceeds of drug offences. (Paper 347)
Dr Toyne moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Papers tabled: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Elferink), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
Press Release, Mr John Bailey, Member for Wanguri – Burke view on drugs outmoded, discredited and ineffective,
dated 29 October 1997 (Paper 339);
Press Release, Mr John Bailey, Member for Wanguri – Too weak, Too Muddled and Too Conservative,
dated 3 November 1997 (Paper 341);
Press Release, Mr John Bailey, Member for Wanguri – Bailey supports call for Howard to reconsider cancellation
of ACT Heroin Trial,
dated 18 August 1998 (Paper 340);
Article, Nod for Needle Program, Northern Territory News, dated 3 December 2001 (Paper 342); and
Article, Needle plan pricks firms, Northern Territory News, dated 4 December 2001 (Paper 343).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Stirling) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Elferink), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
Article, No prize for the winners, Alice Springs News, Vol 9, ISSUE 15, dated 15 May 2002, page 5 (Paper 344);
Article, No logic in NT school decision, Centralian Advocate, Tuesday 14 May 2002, page 27 (Paper 345); and
Australian Institute of Criminology, alcohol and Illicit Drugs use statistics in Australia 1998 (Paper 346).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 20.35pm until Tuesday 21 May 2002 at 10am.
PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Thursday 16 May 2002:
Annual Reports:
Garig Gunak Barlu National Park, Coburg Peninsula Sanctuary and Marine Park Board, 2000/2001 (Paper 333)
Nitmiluk National Park, 2000/2001 (Paper 334)
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:
Alice in 10 Indigenous Employment Challenge: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) made a report on an indigenous employment program being developed in Alice Springs.
Mr Elferink responded thereto.
Ms Martin responded accordingly.
Senior Appointments in the Public Sector: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) made a report on recent appointments of the Auditor-General and new CEO of the Tourist Commission.
Mr Burke responded thereto.
Ms Martin responded accordingly.
Supply and Service opportunities from Timor Sea gas: The Minister for Business, Industry and Resource Development
(Mr Henderson) made a report on opportunities for business to service the oil and gas resource arising from development of the Timor Sea gas fields.
Mr Burke responded thereto.
Mr Henderson responded accordingly.
Alice Springs Town Council Review: The Minister for Community Development (Mr Ah Kit) made a report on a recent review of the financial and administrative operations of the Alice Springs Town Council.
Paper tabled: Mr Ah Kit laid on the Table the following Paper –
Advertisement, Moving in the Right Direction by Alice Springs Town Council (Paper 335).
Dr Lim responded thereto.
Mr Ah Kit responded accordingly.
Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Sessional Order.
4. EAST TIMOR INDEPENDENCE – MOTION AGREED TO:
The Chief Minister (Ms Martin), pursuant to notice, moved - That this Assembly, on behalf of all Territorians:
(a) offers its heartfelt congratulations to the people of East Timor on achieving their independence, to be proclaimed
on 20 May 2002, and
(b) pledges long-term support and ongoing assistance to our good neighbours, the East Timorese, in the development of their nation in the months and years ahead.
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed.
Motion agreed to unanimously with all Members having been present.
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Suspension of Sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 11.54am and 2pm.——————————
5. NOTICE:
The following notice was given:
Mr Stirling: To present the Police Administration Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2002 (Serial 59).
6. QUESTIONS:
2.01pm Ms Carney to Mrs Aagaard.
Paper tabled: The Member for Araluen (Ms Carney), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Letter, Mr Ian Reid, Director, Kip McGrath Education Centre to Ms Carney, Member for Araluen MLA re Renal Specialist
in Alice Springs (Paper 336).
2.04pm Dr Burns to Ms Martin.
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Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of students from the Northern Territory Open Education Centre accompanied by their lecturers Ms Lei Fong, Ms Fran Redmond and Mr Gerard Ross. On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
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2.08pm Ms Carney to Mrs Aagaard.2.10pm Mr Bonson to Ms Martin.
2.16pm Mr Wood to Mr Henderson.
2.22pm Mr Burke to Mrs Aagaard.
2.25pm Ms Lawrie to Ms Martin.
2.30pm Mr Burke to Ms Martin.
Paper tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Burke), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Transcript of interview of Marshall Perron and Ms Clare Martin on 6.30pm NTD8 TV News,
Friday 9 June 1995 – Fannie Bay By-election (Paper 337).
2.36pm Ms Scrymgour to Dr Toyne.
2.40pm Mr Elferink to Mr Ah Kit.
2.43pm Mr Elferink to Mr Ah Kit. (Supplementary)
2.44pm Ms Lawrie to Mr Ah Kit.
2.51pm Mr Mills to Mr Stirling.
At 3pm the Leader of Government Business (Mr Stirling) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
7. CRIMINAL PROPERTY FORFEITURE BILL 2002 (Serial 60) AND THE CRIMINAL PROPERTY FORFEITURE (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 2002 (Serial 61):
Suspension of Standing Orders: The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne) moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent Bills entitled, Criminal Property Forfeiture Bill 2002 (Serial 60) and the Criminal Property Forfeiture (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2002 (Serial 61) –
(a) being presented and read a first time together and one motion being put in regard to, respectively, the second readings; the committee’s report stage; and the third readings of the Bills together; and
(b) the consideration of the Bills separately in the Committee of the Whole.
Question – put and passed – there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to provide for the forfeiture in certain circumstances of property acquired as a result of criminal activity and property used for criminal activity, to provide for the reciprocal enforcement of certain Australian legislation relating to the forfeiture of proceeds of crime and forfeiture of other property, and for related purposes; and a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts consequential on the enactment of the Criminal Property Forfeiture Act 2002 and for related purposes.
Bills read a first time.
Dr Toyne moved – That the Bills be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Goyder (Mr Maley) debate was adjourned.
8. CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT (WITNESS INTIMIDATION) BILL 2002 (Serial 48):
The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code.
Bill read a first time.
Dr Toyne moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Goyder (Mr Maley) debate was adjourned.
9. PRISONS (CORRECTIONAL SERVICES) AMENDMENT BILL 2002 (Serial 51):
The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Prisons (Correctional Services) Act.
Bill read a first time.
Dr Toyne moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Araluen (Ms Carney) debate was adjourned.
10. AUDITOR-GENERAL’S REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ON THE ANALYSIS OF THE 2000/01 TREASURER’S ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT – REPORT NOTED:
The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – That the Assembly take note of the Report –
Debate resumed.
Papers tabled: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) laid on the Table the following Paper –
Access Economics Budget Monitor No 52, Chapter 12 – Fiscal Transparency, the State and Territory budget in context (Paper 338).
Debate continued.
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Visitors: The Speaker drew the attention of Members to the presence in the public galleries of Vocational Education and Training Students from Ali Curung accompanied by Mr Kevin Diflo. On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
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Debate continued.Question – put and passed.
11. APPRECIATION OF SERVICE – MR IAIN SUMMERS, AUDITOR-GENERAL – STATEMENT BY SPEAKER:
The Speaker on behalf of all Members extended a vote of appreciation and thanks to the retiring Auditor-General, Mr Iain Summers for his effective and diligent work of the office of the Auditor-General under his leadership.
Members acclaimed their appreciation.
12. FEBRUARY 2002 REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY – REPORT NOTED:
The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – That the Assembly take note of the Report –
Debate resumed.
Question – put and passed.
13. TOUGH ON DRUGS AND DRUG CRIME – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne) made a statement relating to drug crime and seizure of property, houses, vehicles and bank accounts which are the proceeds of drug offences. (Paper 347)
Dr Toyne moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Papers tabled: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Elferink), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
Press Release, Mr John Bailey, Member for Wanguri – Burke view on drugs outmoded, discredited and ineffective,
dated 29 October 1997 (Paper 339);
Press Release, Mr John Bailey, Member for Wanguri – Too weak, Too Muddled and Too Conservative,
dated 3 November 1997 (Paper 341);
Press Release, Mr John Bailey, Member for Wanguri – Bailey supports call for Howard to reconsider cancellation
of ACT Heroin Trial,
dated 18 August 1998 (Paper 340);
Article, Nod for Needle Program, Northern Territory News, dated 3 December 2001 (Paper 342); and
Article, Needle plan pricks firms, Northern Territory News, dated 4 December 2001 (Paper 343).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Stirling) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Elferink), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
Article, No prize for the winners, Alice Springs News, Vol 9, ISSUE 15, dated 15 May 2002, page 5 (Paper 344);
Article, No logic in NT school decision, Centralian Advocate, Tuesday 14 May 2002, page 27 (Paper 345); and
Australian Institute of Criminology, alcohol and Illicit Drugs use statistics in Australia 1998 (Paper 346).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 20.35pm until Tuesday 21 May 2002 at 10am.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Thursday 16 May 2002:
Annual Reports:
Garig Gunak Barlu National Park, Coburg Peninsula Sanctuary and Marine Park Board, 2000/2001 (Paper 333)
Nitmiluk National Park, 2000/2001 (Paper 334)
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sittings.
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