Minutes of Proceedings - 2002-05-21
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Honourable L. M. Braham, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
Legislative Assembly Member’s Superannuation Scheme, Review: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) made a report on a proposal to review the Superannuation Scheme applying to Members of the Legislative Assembly.
Paper tabled: Ms Martin laid on the Table the following Paper –
Terms of Reference, Legislative Assembly Member’s Superannuation Scheme, Review (Paper 348).
Mr Burke responded thereto.
Ms Martin responded accordingly.
Tiwi Islands Local Government, Management Issues: The Minister for Local Government (Mr Ah Kit) made a report on the operational and financial management issues of the Local Government Council, Tiwi Islands.
Dr Lim responded thereto.
Mr Wood responded thereto.
Mr Ah Kit responded accordingly.
Racing Ministers Conference, Adelaide 17 May 2002: The Minister for Racing, Gaming and Licensing (Mr Stirling) made a report on the issues discussed at the Racing Ministers conference in Adelaide last Friday, 17 May 2002 relating to regulatory controls for racing and betting in Australia and across border betting issues of Australian States.
Mr Baldwin responded thereto.
Mr Stirling responded accordingly.
Appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police: The Minister of Police Fire and Emergency Services (Mr Stirling) on the recent appointment of Mr Bruce Wernham to the position of Deputy Commissioner of Police.
Mr Burke responded thereto.
Mr Stirling responded accordingly.
Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Sessional Orders.
4. RT HON SIR JOHN GREY GORTON, GCMG, AC, CH – CONDOLENCE MOTION – MOTION AGREED TO:
The Speaker advised Members of the death on 19 May 2002 of the Rt Hon Sir John Grey Gorton, GCMG, AC, CH a former Prime Minister of Australia from 1968 to 1971.
The Chief Minister (Ms Martin), by leave, moved – That this Assembly express its deep regret at the death of the Rt Hon Sir John Grey Gorton, GCMG, AC, CH, Prime Minister of Australia from 1968 to 1971; Senator for Victoria from 1949 to 1968 and a Member of the House of Representatives from 1968 to 1975 and place on record its appreciation of his long and distinguished service to the people of Australia and tender its profound sympathy to his family.
Ms Martin thereupon addressed the Assembly.
Debate ensued.
Question – put and passed.
Motion agreed to.
As a mark of respect Members stood in their places for one minute, in silence.
5. STATUTE LAW REVISION BILL 2002 (Serial 47):
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 Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
6. POLICE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 2002 (Serial 59) – BILL WITHDRAWN:
The Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services (Mr Stirling) withdrew the notice relating to the presentation of the Bill.
7. VISITORS:
The Speaker advised members of the presence in the public galleries of representatives of Aboriginal Health Services, Aboriginal Medical Services Association of the Northern Territory and the Northern Territory Aboriginal Health Forum.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
8. THE NEW FACE OF INDIGENOUS HEALTH – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
The Minister for Health and Community Services (Ms Aagaard) made a statement relating to improvements in health for indigenous Territorians and the need to network with indigenous and other groups in the Territory.
Mrs Aagaard moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Debate suspended.
9. QUESTIONS:
2pm Mr Burke to Ms Martin.
Member for Solomon.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitor.
2.07pm Mr Dunham to Mrs Aagaard.
2.10pm Ms Scrymgour to Dr Toyne.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Corporate and Information Services (Dr Toyne) laid on the Table the following Papers –
Letters, Glyn Rhys-Jones, Chairman Evaluation Committee from Ernst and Young, dated 6 March 2002; and Ms Sarah Butterworth 24 April 2002 and 7 May 2002 re Provision of Office Accommodation Phases 1 to 3, respectively (Paper 351).
2.13pm Mr Mills to Mr Stirling.
2.14pm Mr Bonson to Mr Stirling.
2.21pm Mr Wood to Mr Ah Kit.
2.27pm Mr Dunham to Mr Henderson.
Paper tabled: The Member for Drysdale (Mr Dunham), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Extract, Parliamentary Record No. 29, dated 26 June 2001 re Censure of Minister for Health, Family and Community Services (Mr Dunham) (Paper 352).
2.30pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Vatskalis.
2.31pm Mr Maley to Ms Martin.
2.37pm Mr McAdam to Mr Ah Kit.
2.43pm Mr Reed to Ms Martin.
2.48pm Ms Scrymgour to Mrs Aagaard.
2.50pm Mr Wood to Mr Henderson.
2.55pm Mr Reed to Ms Martin.
Paper tabled: The Member for Katherine (Mr Reed), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Trade Waste Management Systems Industry Brief (Paper 354); and
Trade Waste Application Form (Paper 353).
2.57pm Mr McAdam to Mr Vatskalis.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Stirling) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
10. THE NEW FACE OF INDIGENOUS HEALTH – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
Suspended debate on the question - That the Assembly take note of the Statement –
Debate resumed.
Papers tabled: The Member for Nelson (Mr Wood), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
Letter, Mr G Wood, MLA to Hon Jane Aagaard, Minister for Health and Community Services re Ms Aleeta Daws,
dated 7 May 2002 (Paper 355);
Letter, Mr Geoff Bailey, Secretary, Rotary Club, South Australia to Mr Steve Spriggs, Rotary Club, Litchfield re Indigenous Medical Student Project, dated 23 April 2002 (Paper 356); and
Indigenous Medical Scholarships Project a cooperative project between rotary and the department of Human Services South Australia (Paper 357).
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Port Darwin (Ms Carter), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Photograph, Aboriginal group Borroloola by Baldwin Spencer (Paper 358).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Papers Tabled: The Member for Braitling (Mrs Braham), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
Neighbourhood Watch Special Newsletter, Alice Springs, dated July 2001 (Paper 359);
Neighbourhood Watch Special Newsletter, Alice Springs, dated February 1999 (Paper 360);
Neighbourhood Watch Special Newsletter, Alice Springs, dated March 1999 (Paper 361); and
Article, Police Keeps Neighbourhood Watch in the Dark, Alice Springs News, 7 April 1999 (Paper 362).
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Greatorex (Dr Lim), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Expressions of interest are sought for the refurbishment or demolition and redevelopment of Lot 1832 “Cawood Court flats” Nicker Crescent, Town of Alice Springs – Closing Wednesday 6th February 2002 at 4pm (Paper 363).
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Wanguri (Mr Henderson) laid on the Table the following Papers -
Constitutio Da Repblica Democrtica De Timor-Leste (Paper 364); and
Program, Inaugural Session, National Parliament Democratic Republic of East Timor, dated 20 May 2002 (Paper 365).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 8.03pm until Wednesday 22 May 2002 at 10am.
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:
Legislative Assembly Member’s Superannuation Scheme, Review: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) made a report on a proposal to review the Superannuation Scheme applying to Members of the Legislative Assembly.
Paper tabled: Ms Martin laid on the Table the following Paper –
Terms of Reference, Legislative Assembly Member’s Superannuation Scheme, Review (Paper 348).
Mr Burke responded thereto.
Ms Martin responded accordingly.
Tiwi Islands Local Government, Management Issues: The Minister for Local Government (Mr Ah Kit) made a report on the operational and financial management issues of the Local Government Council, Tiwi Islands.
Dr Lim responded thereto.
Mr Wood responded thereto.
Mr Ah Kit responded accordingly.
Racing Ministers Conference, Adelaide 17 May 2002: The Minister for Racing, Gaming and Licensing (Mr Stirling) made a report on the issues discussed at the Racing Ministers conference in Adelaide last Friday, 17 May 2002 relating to regulatory controls for racing and betting in Australia and across border betting issues of Australian States.
Mr Baldwin responded thereto.
Mr Stirling responded accordingly.
Appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police: The Minister of Police Fire and Emergency Services (Mr Stirling) on the recent appointment of Mr Bruce Wernham to the position of Deputy Commissioner of Police.
Mr Burke responded thereto.
Mr Stirling responded accordingly.
Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Sessional Orders.
4. RT HON SIR JOHN GREY GORTON, GCMG, AC, CH – CONDOLENCE MOTION – MOTION AGREED TO:
The Speaker advised Members of the death on 19 May 2002 of the Rt Hon Sir John Grey Gorton, GCMG, AC, CH a former Prime Minister of Australia from 1968 to 1971.
The Chief Minister (Ms Martin), by leave, moved – That this Assembly express its deep regret at the death of the Rt Hon Sir John Grey Gorton, GCMG, AC, CH, Prime Minister of Australia from 1968 to 1971; Senator for Victoria from 1949 to 1968 and a Member of the House of Representatives from 1968 to 1975 and place on record its appreciation of his long and distinguished service to the people of Australia and tender its profound sympathy to his family.
Ms Martin thereupon addressed the Assembly.
Debate ensued.
Question – put and passed.
Motion agreed to.
As a mark of respect Members stood in their places for one minute, in silence.
5. STATUTE LAW REVISION BILL 2002 (Serial 47):
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 Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
6. POLICE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 2002 (Serial 59) – BILL WITHDRAWN:
The Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services (Mr Stirling) withdrew the notice relating to the presentation of the Bill.
7. VISITORS:
The Speaker advised members of the presence in the public galleries of representatives of Aboriginal Health Services, Aboriginal Medical Services Association of the Northern Territory and the Northern Territory Aboriginal Health Forum.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
8. THE NEW FACE OF INDIGENOUS HEALTH – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
The Minister for Health and Community Services (Ms Aagaard) made a statement relating to improvements in health for indigenous Territorians and the need to network with indigenous and other groups in the Territory.
Mrs Aagaard moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Debate suspended.
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Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 11.55am and 2pm.------------
9. QUESTIONS:
2pm Mr Burke to Ms Martin.
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Distinguished Visitor: The Speaker advised members of the presence in the public gallery of Mr Dave Tollner MP, Member for Solomon.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitor.
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2.05pm Mr Kiely to Ms Martin.2.07pm Mr Dunham to Mrs Aagaard.
2.10pm Ms Scrymgour to Dr Toyne.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Corporate and Information Services (Dr Toyne) laid on the Table the following Papers –
Letters, Glyn Rhys-Jones, Chairman Evaluation Committee from Ernst and Young, dated 6 March 2002; and Ms Sarah Butterworth 24 April 2002 and 7 May 2002 re Provision of Office Accommodation Phases 1 to 3, respectively (Paper 351).
2.13pm Mr Mills to Mr Stirling.
2.14pm Mr Bonson to Mr Stirling.
2.21pm Mr Wood to Mr Ah Kit.
2.27pm Mr Dunham to Mr Henderson.
Paper tabled: The Member for Drysdale (Mr Dunham), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Extract, Parliamentary Record No. 29, dated 26 June 2001 re Censure of Minister for Health, Family and Community Services (Mr Dunham) (Paper 352).
2.30pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Vatskalis.
2.31pm Mr Maley to Ms Martin.
2.37pm Mr McAdam to Mr Ah Kit.
2.43pm Mr Reed to Ms Martin.
2.48pm Ms Scrymgour to Mrs Aagaard.
2.50pm Mr Wood to Mr Henderson.
2.55pm Mr Reed to Ms Martin.
Paper tabled: The Member for Katherine (Mr Reed), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Trade Waste Management Systems Industry Brief (Paper 354); and
Trade Waste Application Form (Paper 353).
2.57pm Mr McAdam to Mr Vatskalis.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Stirling) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
10. THE NEW FACE OF INDIGENOUS HEALTH – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
Suspended debate on the question - That the Assembly take note of the Statement –
Debate resumed.
Papers tabled: The Member for Nelson (Mr Wood), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
Letter, Mr G Wood, MLA to Hon Jane Aagaard, Minister for Health and Community Services re Ms Aleeta Daws,
dated 7 May 2002 (Paper 355);
Letter, Mr Geoff Bailey, Secretary, Rotary Club, South Australia to Mr Steve Spriggs, Rotary Club, Litchfield re Indigenous Medical Student Project, dated 23 April 2002 (Paper 356); and
Indigenous Medical Scholarships Project a cooperative project between rotary and the department of Human Services South Australia (Paper 357).
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Port Darwin (Ms Carter), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Photograph, Aboriginal group Borroloola by Baldwin Spencer (Paper 358).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Papers Tabled: The Member for Braitling (Mrs Braham), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
Neighbourhood Watch Special Newsletter, Alice Springs, dated July 2001 (Paper 359);
Neighbourhood Watch Special Newsletter, Alice Springs, dated February 1999 (Paper 360);
Neighbourhood Watch Special Newsletter, Alice Springs, dated March 1999 (Paper 361); and
Article, Police Keeps Neighbourhood Watch in the Dark, Alice Springs News, 7 April 1999 (Paper 362).
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Greatorex (Dr Lim), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Expressions of interest are sought for the refurbishment or demolition and redevelopment of Lot 1832 “Cawood Court flats” Nicker Crescent, Town of Alice Springs – Closing Wednesday 6th February 2002 at 4pm (Paper 363).
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Wanguri (Mr Henderson) laid on the Table the following Papers -
Constitutio Da Repblica Democrtica De Timor-Leste (Paper 364); and
Program, Inaugural Session, National Parliament Democratic Republic of East Timor, dated 20 May 2002 (Paper 365).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 8.03pm until Wednesday 22 May 2002 at 10am.
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ATTENDANCE:All Members attended the sittings.
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