Minutes of Proceedings - 2003-06-17
1. MEETING:
2. PRAYERS.
3. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
4. DESERT KNOWLEDGE AUSTRALIA BILL 2003 (Serial 140):
5. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILL 2003 (Serial 148):
6. DISTINGUISHED VISITOR:
7. STATUTE LAW REVISION BILL 2003 (Serial 46):
Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2003 (Serial 134), with amendments,
- The Assembly met at 10am, pursuant to resolution of the Assembly, dated Thursday 29 May 2003. The Speaker, the Honourable L. M. Braham, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
- Natural Gas Developments, Sunrise: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) reported on the Territory’s representations at SEAAOC, South East Asia Australia Offshore conference and natural gas developments in the Territory including the strategic necessity to develop a national energy policy and the Territory’s and business community’s involvement therein.
Mr Burke responded thereto.
Mr Wood responded thereto.
Ms Martin responded accordingly.
Alcohol Restrictions, Alice Springs: The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne) reported on the past twelve months of alcohol restrictions in Alice Springs and concomitant reductions in consumption and services required as a result of changes to opening hours restrictions.
Dr Lim responded thereto.
Dr Toyne responded accordingly.
International Cricket, Turf Pitches at Marrara Stadium: The Minister for Community Development (Mr Ah Kit) reported on the imminent installation of 2 turf cricket pitches at the Marrara Stadium and named the Territory’s Chief Minister’s XI team to play against Bangladesh.
Mr Mills responded thereto.
Mr Ah Kit responded accordingly.
Arafura Recovery Tourism Campaign: The Minister for Tourism (Dr Burns) reported on the government’s Arafura Tourism advertising campaign.
Ms Carney responded thereto.
Time for Ministerial Reports having expired -
Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Sessional Orders.
4. DESERT KNOWLEDGE AUSTRALIA BILL 2003 (Serial 140):
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – 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 – Mr Wood)
In Committee
(Chairman – Mr Wood)
Clauses 1 to 21, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 22 read.
On the motion of the Chief Minister (Ms Martin) the following amendments, by leave, were taken together and agreed to.
Subclause (1), omit – “On a person becoming a member,” ;and
Substitute – “At the first meeting of the Board after a person becomes a member,”.
Substitute – “determined by the Board”.
Subclause (4), omit – “the whole subclause”; and Substitute –
- “(4) If there is a change to information disclosed by the member or the member acquires new interests likely to give rise to a conflict with his or her duties as member, the member must vary his or her disclosure accordingly, in the manner determined by the Board –
- (a) at the first meeting of the Board after the change or acquisition; or
(b) where the Board does not meet within 30 days after the change or acquisition – within that 30 day period.”
Clauses 23 to 46, by leave, taken together and agreed to, after debate.
Clause 47 read.
On the motion of Ms Martin the following amendments, by leave, were taken together and agreed to –
- Subclause (3), omit – “30 November”; and
Substitute – “30 September”.
Subclause (4), omit – the whole subclause; and
Substitute –
“(4) By 30 November following the end of the financial year –
(a) the Auditor-General must audit the financial statement contained in the report received under subsection (3) and report on the statement to the Minister; and
Subclause (5), omit – the whole subclause.
Remainder of the Bill taken as a whole, by leave, and agreed to.
Bill to be reported with amendments.
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The Assembly resumed; the Speaker took the Chair; the Chairman (Mr Wood) reported the Bill with amendments; and accordingly the report was adopted.On the motion of the Chief Minister (Ms Martin) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
5. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILL 2003 (Serial 148):
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – 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 Treasurer (Mr Stirling) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
6. DISTINGUISHED VISITOR:
- The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the Speaker‘s Gallery of a former Minister for Agriculture Mr G Bywaters who held this portfolio during the Dunstan government of South Australia.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitor.
7. STATUTE LAW REVISION BILL 2003 (Serial 46):
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – The Bill be now read a second time -
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.
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – 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 Business, Industry and Resource Development (Mr Henderson) 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 – The Bill be now read a second time -
Debate resumed.
Debate suspended.
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Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 12.05pm and 2pm.––––––––––––––––
- The following notices were given –
Mr Stirling: To present the Public Sector Employment and Management Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 164).
Mr Vatskalis: To presented the Electrical Workers and Contractors Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 162).
- 2pm Mr Burke to Ms Martin.
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Statement by Speaker: Madam Speaker drew members attention to dress standards required of members whilst in the Chamber. ––––––––––––––––
2.20pm Mr Kiely to Ms Martin.2.07pm Mr Mills to Dr Burns.
2.09pm Mr McAdam to Ms Martin.
2.12pm Mr Mills to Dr Burns.
2.16pm Mr Bonson to Dr Burns.
2.22pm Mr Wood to Mr Henderson.
2.25pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.28pm Ms Lawrie to Ms Martin.
2.33pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.35pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Stirling.
2.42pm Ms Carney to Dr Burns.
2.46pm Mr Kiely to Mr Henderson.
2.50pm Mr Wood to Mr Ah Kit.
2.55pm Mr Dunham to Ms Martin.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate, suspended earlier this day, on the question – 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 Health and Community Services (Mrs Aagaard) 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 – The Bills be now read a second time -
Debate resumed.
Leave denied: The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Burke) asked that he have leave to continue his remarks at a later hour.
Debate ensued.
A dissentient voice being raised – leave denied.
Suspension of Standing Orders - Negatived: The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Burke) moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent me moving a motion seeking leave to continue my remarks at a later hour.
Question - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. L. M. Braham, in the Chair) -
AYES, 10 NOES, 13
Mr Baldwin Mrs Aagaard
Mr Burke Mr Ah Kit
Ms Carney Mr Bonson
Ms Carter Dr Burns
Mr Dunham Mr Henderson
Dr Lim Mr Kiely
Mr Maley Ms Lawrie
Mr Mills Ms Martin
Mr Reed Mr McAdam
Mr Wood Ms Scrymgour
Mr Stirling
Dr Toyne
Mr Vatskalis
Motion negatived accordingly.
Debate resumed on the main question – That the Bills be now read a second time.
Question put and passed.
Bills read a second time.
The Assembly resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the Bills.
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In Committee
(Chairman – Mr Wood)
In Committee
(Chairman – Mr Wood)
Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 133):
Clause 1 read.
On the motion of the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure (Mr Vatskalis) the following amendment was agreed to –
Omit “Act”, substitute “Act (No. 2)”.
Clause 1, as amended, agreed to.
Clause 2 negatived, after debate.
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following amendment was agreed to, after debate -
Insert after Clause 1 the following –
- 2. Commencement
- The provisions of this Act come into operation on the date, or respective dates, fixed by the Administrator by notice in the Gazette.
New clause 2 inserted in the Bill.
Clause 3 read and agreed to.
Clause 4 read.
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following amendment was agreed to, after debate -
In paragraph (a), definitions of 'commercial passenger vehicle' and 'courtesy vehicle', after "taxi,", insert –
“private hire car,”.
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following further amendment was agreed to, after debate -
After paragraph (a), insert –
- “(aa) by omitting from subsection (1) the definition of "executive taxi";”.
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following further amendment was agreed to, after debate -
Paragraph (c), omit – the whole paragraph and substitute -
(c) by omitting paragraph (c) of the definition of "private hire car" in subsection (1) and substituting the following:
- "(c) does not stand or ply for hire except in accordance with section 37AA;".
In paragraph (d), definition of 'special function vehicle', after "taxi,", insert –
- “private hire car,”.
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following further amendment was agreed to, after debate -
In paragraph (e), omit –
- “private hire car,”.
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following further amendment was agreed to, after debate -
After paragraph (e), insert –
“(ea) by omitting from subsection (1) the definition of "standard taxi";”.
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following further amendment was agreed to, after debate -
Paragraphs (g), (h) and (i), omit – the whole paragraphs.
Substitute –
- (g) by omitting paragraphs (aa) and (ab) from the definition of "taxi" in subsection (1) and substituting the following:
- "(aa) 11 passengers; or
(ab) if the vehicle is exempt under section 18A – 15 passengers,"; and
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following further amendment was agreed to, after debate -
In paragraph (j), omit – “private hire car,”.
Clause 4, as amended, agreed to.
New Clauses:
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following new clauses 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D were inserted in the Bill -
After Clause 4, insert –
- 4A. Director
- Section 5 of the Principal Act is amended by omitting subsection (3).
- The Principal Act is amended by inserting after section 5 the following:
"5A. Directions of Minister
- "(1) In exercising a power or performing a function under this Act, the Director is subject to the directions of the Minister.
"(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Minister may give the Director a direction about controlling in the public interest the number of licences in force for a class of commercial passenger vehicle.
"(3) Despite anything to the contrary in this Act or the Regulations, the Director must not grant a licence if to do so would be inconsistent with a direction under subsection (2).".
- The Principal Act is amended by inserting after section 6C in Part 2 the following:
"6D. Protection from liability
- "(1) This section applies to a person who is or has been a member of the Board.
"(2) The person is not civilly or criminally liable for an act done or omitted to be done by the person in good faith in the exercise or purported exercise of a power, or the performance or purported performance of a function, under this Act.
"(3) In addition, the person is not civilly or criminally liable for an act done or omitted to be done by the Board in the exercise or purported exercise of a power, or the performance or purported performance of a function, under this Act.
"(4) Subsections (2) and (3) do not affect any liability the Territory would, apart from those subsections, have for the act or omission.".
- Section 17 of the Principal Act is amended –
(a) by omitting from subsection (1) "standard" (all references); and
(b) by omitting subsection (1A).
Clause 5 read.
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following amendment was agreed to -
Omit “standard or executive”.
Clause 5, as amended, agreed to.
Clause 6 negatived, after debate.
New clauses 6, 6A and 6B.
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following new clauses 6, 6A and 6B were inserted in the Bill -
Insert after Clause 5 –
6. Conditions of taxi licence
- Section 20 of the Principal Act is amended –
(a) by omitting from subsection (3) "for a standard taxi" and "for standard taxis";
(b) by omitting subsection (3A);
(c) by inserting in subsection (5) "or dispatch" after "communications";
(d) by omitting from subsection (6) "for a standard taxi" and "standard" (second reference);
(e) by omitting subsection (7); and
(f) by adding at the end the following:
- "(9) It is a condition of a taxi licence that the holder of the licence is to ensure that any injury to a person arising out of or in the course of the person's engagement to drive the taxi endorsed on the licence is covered by a policy of insurance.".
- Section 24 of the Principal Act is amended by omitting subsection (2) and substituting the following:
- "(2) A person who surrenders a taxi licence is entitled to a refund of a proportionate amount of the fee paid at the time of the application for the grant or last renewal of the licence (as applicable) in respect of each day of the unexpired term of the licence but only if there are at least 7 days (not including the day of surrender) remaining in the unexpired term.".
6B. Determination of fares and charges
- Section 26 of the Principal Act is amended by omitting from subsection (1) "standard taxi or an executive".
Clauses 7 and 8, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clauses 9 to 18, by leave, taken together and negatived.
New Clauses 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14:
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following new Clauses were inserted in the Bill -
Insert after Clause 8 –
9. Repeal and substitution
- Section 30 of the Principal Act is repealed and the following substituted:
- "30. Private hire car licence
- "(1) Subject to this Act, a person who proposes to operate a private hire car must hold a private hire car licence before commencing the operation.
Penalty: $10 000.
"(2) An application for a private hire car licence is to be made on an approved form accompanied by the prescribed fee.".
- Section 31 of the Principal Act is amended –
(a) by omitting from subsection (3) "an entitlement to hold a private hire car licence or"; and
(b) by adding at the end the following:
"(4) The Director must not grant a private hire car licence to a person unless, at the time the licence is granted, the private hire car endorsed on the licence is registered under the Motor Vehicles Act in the name of the person.".
- Section 33 of the Principal Act is amended by adding at the end the following:
- "(5) It is a condition of a private hire car licence that the private hire car endorsed on the licence be used as a private hire car and is maintained to an approved standard.
"(6) It is a condition of a private hire car licence that the private hire car endorsed on the licence is registered under the Motor Vehicles Act in the name of the holder of the licence.".
- Section 35 of the Principal Act is amended –
(a) by omitting subsection (1) and substituting the following:
- "(1) A private hire car licence remains in force, unless sooner surrendered, cancelled or suspended under this Act –
(a) for 12 months from the day it is granted; or
(b) for 12 months from the day it is renewed or for a shorter period (of not less than 3 months) that the Director approves."; and
- Section 36 of the Principal Act is repealed and the following substituted:
- "36. Surrender of private hire car licence
- "(1) The holder of a private hire car licence may surrender the licence to the Director before it expires.
"(2) A person who surrenders a private hire car licence is entitled to a refund of a proportionate amount of the fee paid at the time of the application for the grant or last renewal of the licence (as applicable) in respect of each day of the unexpired term of the licence but only if there are at least 7 days (not including the day of surrender) remaining in the unexpired term.".
- 14. Director may grant exemption
- Section 37 of the Principal Act is amended by omitting from subsection (1) "an entitlement to hold a private hire car licence and".
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following amendment was agreed to -
Omit (all references) – “limousine” and substitute – “private hire car”.
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following further amendment was agreed to -
Insert after proposed section 37A –
- "37AA. Ranking for approved functions or events
- "(1) Despite anything to the contrary in this Act or the Regulations, the driver of a private hire car may park or stand the private hire car for hire to transport passengers at an approved function or event, or an approved class of functions or events, in accordance with the approved conditions.
"(2) The driver of a private hire car who parks, stands or plys a private hire car for hire other than in accordance with subsection (1) commits an offence.
Penalty: $3 000.".
- Clause 19, as amended, agreed to.
Clause 20 read.
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following amendment was agreed to -
Insert before proposed Part 5AA -
"PART 5AA – Limousines
"37AB. Limousine licence
"(1) Subject to this Act, a person who proposes to operate a limousine must hold a limousine licence before commencing the operation.
Penalty: $10 000.
"(2) An application for a limousine licence is to be made on an approved form accompanied by the prescribed fee.
"37AC. Consideration of application
"(1) The Director must consider an application made under section 37AB(2) and may, subject to this Act –
- (a) refuse it;
(b) grant it; or
(c) allow the applicant to amend it, and grant it as amended.
- "(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the Director may require an applicant to provide further information.
"(3) The Director must not grant a limousine licence if the applicant was not accredited at the time of the application.
"(4) The Director must not grant a limousine licence to a person unless, at the time the licence is granted, the limousine endorsed on the licence is registered under the Motor Vehicles Act in the name of the person.
"37AD. Registration number to be endorsed on licence
"A limousine licence is to have endorsed on it the registration number of the limousine as contained on the number plates issued under the Motor Vehicles Act.
"37AE. Conditions of limousine licence
"(1) A limousine licence is subject to the conditions that the Director thinks fit and specifies in the licence.
"(2) The Director may, from time to time, by written notice to the holder of a limousine licence, amend or revoke the conditions of the licence or add new conditions.
"(3) The conditions of a limousine licence are to be substantially the same for all limousine licences unless the Director is satisfied, on stated grounds in a particular case, that different conditions are reasonable.
"(4) The Director may require the holder of a limousine licence to return it to the Director for a replacement licence to be issued specifying new or amended conditions.
"(5) It is a condition of a limousine licence that the limousine endorsed on the licence be used as a limousine and is maintained to an approved standard.
"(6) It is a condition of a limousine licence that the limousine endorsed on the licence is registered under the Motor Vehicles Act in the name of the holder of the licence.
"37AF. Effect of limousine licence
"A limousine licence authorises the holder to operate the limousine endorsed on the licence in accordance with the conditions specified in the licence and the holder's accreditation.
"37AG. Term of limousine licence
"(1) A limousine licence remains in force, unless sooner surrendered, cancelled or suspended under this Act –
- (a) for 12 months from the day it is granted; or
(b) for 12 months from the day it is renewed or for a shorter period (of not less than 3 months) that the Director approves.
"37AH. Renewal of limousine licence
"(1) A limousine licence may be renewed by the Director on application made on an approved form accompanied by the prescribed fee.
"(2) In considering an application for renewal, the Director must take into account the matters that would be taken into account if the application were for a new private hire car licence.
"37AI. Surrender of limousine licence
"(1) The holder of a limousine licence may surrender the licence to the Director before it expires.
"(2) A person who surrenders a limousine licence is entitled to a refund of a proportionate amount of the fee paid at the time of the application for the grant or last renewal of the licence (as applicable) in respect of each day of the unexpired term of the licence but only if there are at least 7 days (not including the day of surrender) remaining in the unexpired term.
"37AJ. Director may grant exemption
"(1) The Director may exempt a person proposing to operate a limousine from the requirement to hold a limousine licence.
"(2) The Director may exempt a class of operators of limousines, or an operation using limousines, from the requirement to hold a limousine licence.
"(3) An exemption is to be in writing and may specify –
- (a) the motor vehicle to which the exemption relates;
(b) the period for which the exemption is granted; and
(c) any other condition the Director thinks fit.
"(5) A person is not guilty of an offence under section 79A(1) in respect of anything done in accordance with an exemption.
"37AK. Determination of fares and charges
"(1) The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, determine –
- (a) a fare or charge to be charged for the hire or use of a limousine; or
(b) the method to be used to calculate such a fare or charge.
Penalty: $1 000.
Omit proposed Part 5AA, heading, – “PART 5AA” and substitute – “PART 5AB”.
Clause 20, as amended, agreed to.
Clause 21 negatived.
New Clauses 21 and 21A.
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following new clauses 21 and 21A were inserted in the Bill -
- 21. Conditions of minibus licence
- Section 38D of the Principal Act is amended –
(a) by inserting in subsection (5) "or dispatch" after "communications"; and
(b) by adding at the end the following:
"(8) It is a condition of a minibus licence that the holder of the licence is to ensure that any injury to a person arising out of or in the course of the person's engagement to drive the minibus endorsed on the licence is covered by a policy of insurance.".
- Section 38H of the Principal Act is amended by omitting subsection (2) and substituting the following:
"(2) A person who surrenders a minibus licence is entitled to a refund of a proportionate amount of the fee paid at the time of the application for the grant or last renewal of the licence (as applicable) in respect of each day of the unexpired term of the licence but only if there are at least 7 days (not including the day of surrender) remaining in the unexpired term.".
Clause 22 agreed to.
Clause 23 to 25, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
New Clauses 25A and 25B.
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following new clauses were inserted in the Bill -
25A. Driver must hold identity card
- Section 74 of the Principal Act is amended by adding at the end the following:
"(9) If a person's identity card is lost or destroyed, the Director must issue the person with a replacement on payment of the prescribed fee (if any).".
25B. General offence
- Section 79A of the Principal Act is amended –
(a) by omitting from subsection (1)(b) "or employ" and substituting ", employ or permit";
(b) by omitting from subsection (1)(e) "or employs" and substituting ", employs or permits"; and
(c) by adding at the end the following:
"(3) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1) if the defendant proves that the conduct constituting the offence was engaged in without the defendant's express or implied authority.".
Clauses 27 and 28, by leave, taken together and negatived.
Clause 29 read.
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following amendment was agreed to -
In subsection (2), after "Director", insert – “on or before 1 January 2004 and”.
Clause 29, as amended, agreed to.
Clauses 30 to 33 inclusive, by leave, taken together and negatived.
New clause 30 –
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following new clause 30 was inserted in the Bill -
- “30. Registration of private hire car in licence holder's name
- The condition specified in section 33(6) of the amended Principal Act is not a condition of a private hire car licence in force immediately before the commencement day until on and after 1 January 2004.”
Bill to be reported with amendments.
- Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2003 (Serial 134):
Clause 1 agreed to.
Clause 2 negatived.
New Clause 2.
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following new clause was inserted in the Bill -
Insert after Clause 1 –
- 2. Commencement
- The provisions of this Act come into operation on the dates, or respective dates, fixed by the Administrator by notice in the Gazette.
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following amendment was agreed to -
Omit subclause (1) and insert in its stead –
- (1) Section 5 of the Motor Vehicles Act is amended by inserting after the definition of "licensee" in subsection (1) the following:
- " 'limousine' has the same meaning as in the Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Act;".
Clauses 4 to 6, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Schedule.
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following amendments were agreed to, after debate -
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- Item relating to the Motor Omnibus Regulations, at the end, insert –
- Regulation 86exclusive useexclusive use (subject to sections 26A and 38K of the Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Act)
Long Title read.
On the motion of Mr Vatskalis the following amendment was agreed to -
Omit “Act” substitute – “Act (No. 2)”.
Long Title, as amended, agreed to.
Bill to be reported with amendments.
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The Assembly resumed; the Speaker (Mrs Braham) took the Chair; the Chairman (Mr Wood) reported the – Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2003 (Serial 134), with amendments,
- and the reports were adopted.
On the motion of the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure (Mr Vatskalis) the Bills were read a third time and passed to be proposed laws.
- The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) moved – That Government Business No. 8 relating to the second reading of the Major Cricket Events Bill 2003 (Serial 144) be called on forthwith.
Question – put and passed.
- 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 Sport and Recreation (Mr Ah Kit ) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
- The Minister for Business, Industry and Resource Development (Mr Henderson) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Braitling (Mrs Braham), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 7.26pm on Tuesday 17 June 2003 until Wednesday 18 June 2003 at 10am.
- PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 17 June 2003:
Regulations 2003:
No. 30, Amendment of Veterinarians Regulations (Paper 927)
No. 31, Amendments of Petroleum Regulations (Paper 928)
- ATTENDANCE
All Members attended the sittings.
Ian McNeill
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
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