Minutes of Proceedings - 2003-10-08
- 1. MEETING:
- The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Honourable L. M. Braham, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. PETITIONS:
- The Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) presented petition No. 39 from 998 petitioners relating to existing controls over animals as published in the 1992 Litchfield Area Plan. (Paper 1072)
Petition read.
- The Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) presented petition No. 40 from 792 petitioners relating to zoning for 1 hectare and under 1 hectare rural residential blocks. (Paper 1073)
Petition read.
- The Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) presented petition No. 41 from 838 petitioners requesting the existing zone of RL1 (Rural Living) be retained as the zone for Howard River Park and Whitewood Park, not RR (Rural Residential). (Paper 1074)
Petition read.
4. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
- Power outages: The Minister for Essential Services (Dr Burns) reported on the recent spate of power failures in Darwin and the Northern Suburbs.
Mr Dunham responded thereto.
Dr Burns responded accordingly.
Delegation visit to Greece, Cyprus and Turkey: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) reported on her recent study visit to Greece, Cyprus and Turkey with a Northern Territory delegation of government and business representatives.
Mr Mills responded thereto.
Ms Martin responded accordingly.
Information and Communication Technology Expo, Singapore: The Minister for Corporate and Information Services (Dr Toyne) reported on his attendance at the IX Information Communications and Technology Expo in Singapore as part of a Northern Territory trade delegation.
Dr Lim responded thereto.
Dr Toyne responded accordingly.
Lee Point housing project: The Minister for Lands and Planning (Mr Vatskalis) reported on the proposed new development of defence land at Lee Point into a new Darwin suburb residential housing estate.
Mr Maley responded thereto.
Mr Wood responded thereto
Mr Vatskalis responded accordingly.
Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Sessional Order.
- The Chief Minister (Ms Martin), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to provide a framework for negotiations between the Territory and the traditional Aboriginal owners of certain parks and reserves for the establishment, maintenance and management of a comprehensive system of parks and reserves, and for related purposes.
Bill read a first time.
Ms Martin moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Brennan (Mr Burke) debate was adjourned.
6. ARCHITECTS AMENDMENT BILL 2003 (Serial 179):
- The Minister for Lands and Planning (Mr Vatskalis), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Architects Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Vatskalis 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.
- The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Dr Burns), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Fisheries Act and for related purposes.
Bill read a first time.
Dr Burns moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Daly (Mr Baldwin) debate was adjourned.
8. WATER AMENDMENT BILL 2003 (Serial 167):
- 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 Lands and Planning (Mr Vatskalis) 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 Assembly take note of the Statement -
Debate resumed.
Debate suspended.
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Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 12.09pm and 2.15pm.–––––––––––––––––
10. NOTICES:
- The following notices were given:
Mr Stirling: To present the Liquor Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2003 (Serial 178).
Mr Ah Kit: To present the Local Government Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 176).
11. QUESTIONS:
- 2.15pm Mr Dunham to Ms Martin.
2.17pm Ms Lawrie to Mr Henderson.
2.22pm Ms Carter to Mrs Aagaard.
2.23pm Mr Bonson to Dr Burns.
2.26pm Ms Carter to Mrs Aagaard.
2.27pm Mr Kiely to Mr Stirling.
2.32pm Ms Carter to Mrs Aagaard.
2.35pm Mr Wood to Mr Stirling.
2.39pm Mr Bonson to Dr Toyne.
2.43pm Mr Mills to Mr Stirling.
2.45pm Ms Lawrie to Mr Stirling.
2.49pm Mr Elferink to Ms Martin.
2.54pm Mr Wood to Mr Vatskalis.
2.56pm Mr Bonson to Mr Vatskalis.
2.58pm Mr Maley to Mrs Aagaard.
3pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Ah Kit.
3.04pm Mrs Miller to Ms Martin.
3.07pm Mr McAdam to Mr Henderson.
3.09pm Mr Baldwin to Dr Burns.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
12. O’SULLIVAN REPORT INTO POLICE RESOURCES IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question, suspended earlier this day – That the Assembly take note of the Statement -
On the motion of the Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) debate was adjourned.
13. MANGROVE PROTECTION IN DARWIN HARBOUR – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
- The Minister for the Environment and Heritage (Dr Burns) made a statement relating to approving zones for the conservation of mangroves under town plans for Darwin, Litchfield, East Arm, Palmerston and Darwin Rural areas.
Dr Burns moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Lands and Planning (Mr Vatskalis) laid on the Table the following Paper –
(Paper 1075).
Debate continued.
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Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Port Darwin (Ms Carter), pursuant to Standing Order 77, the Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) was granted an extension of time to deliver his speech. ––––––––––––––
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
- The Minister for Health and Community Services (Mrs Aagaard) 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 Paper –
Debate continued
Question – put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 8.43pm on Wednesday 8 October 2003 until tomorrow at 10am.
- PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Wednesday 8th October 2003:
Annual Report:
Legislative Assembly Members’ Superannuation Trust 2002/2003 (Paper 1070)
Financial Statement:
Northern Territory Auditor-General’s Office 2002/2003 (Paper 1071)
- ATTENDANCE
All Members attended the sittings.
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