Minutes of Proceedings - 1997-04-30
Seventh Assembly First Session 29/04/1997 Parliamentary Record No. 33
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Date : 30/04/1997__________________________________________________________________________________
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10:00h, pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker, the Honourable T.R. McCarthy, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. BROADCASTING IN THE CHAMBER:
The Speaker advised Honourable Members that he had given approval for NTD Channel 8 and ABC TV to access the Hansard equipment and film in the Chamber, and the NT News to photograph for the purpose of rebroadcasting the Treasurer’s Budget Speech and for Top FM to broadcast the Budget Speech live to air.
4. MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR:
The Speaker advised Honourable Members that he had received the following Message from His Honour the Administrator:
Message No. 25
I, NEIL RAYMOND CONN, the Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia, in pursuance of section 11 of the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978 of the Commonwealth, recommend to the Legislative Assembly a Bill for an Act to authorise the issuing and expending of the public moneys of the Territory in respect of the year ending 30 June 1998.
Dated 28th April 1997.
5. VISITORS:
The Speaker (Mr McCarthy) drew the attention of Honourable Members to the presence in the gallery of Year 7 students from Holy Family School and their teachers, Ms Gail Smith and Ms Roberta Matsen.
On behalf of Honourable Members, the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
6. PETITION:
The Member for Fannie Bay (Ms Martin) presented a petition from 2373 petitioners requesting the Assembly, after full public consultation, do adopt a comprehensive management plan for Darwin Harbour and its catchment (Paper 3213).
Petition read.
7. DISTINGUISHED VISITOR:
The Speaker (Mr McCarthy) drew the attention of Honourable Members to the presence in the Speaker’s Gallery of Mr Bern Kilgariff, AM, former Member of the Legislative Council for the Northern Territory, former Member and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory and former Senator for the Northern Territory.
On behalf of Honourable Members, the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitor.
8. QUESTIONS:
10:03 Mrs Hickey to Mr Stone.
10:08 Mr Setter to Mr Stone.
10:13 Mr Ah Kit to Mr Stone.
10:18 Mr Adamson to Mr Manzie.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Mines and Energy (Mr Manzie) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Jabiluka mine brought only problems, says owner, article, Verona Burgess, Canberra Times, dated 27 April 1997 (Paper 3215).
10:27 Ms Martin to Mr Palmer.
10:30 Dr Lim to Mr Burke.
10:35 Mr Bailey to Mr Burke.
Paper tabled: The Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr Bailey), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, Mr Lesley Cameron, Manager, Development Assessment Services, Northern Territory Planning Authority to Mr John Bailey, MLA, dated 10 April 1997 (Paper 3216).
10:36 Mr Mitchell to Mr Poole.
10:45 Mrs Padgham-Purich to Mr Burke.
10:45 Mr Stirling - Mrs Hickey.
10:58 Mrs Braham to Mr Finch.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Coulter) asked that further questions be placed on the Question Paper.
9. PERSONAL EXPLANATION:
The Member for Arnhem (Mr Ah Kit) made a personal explanation regarding comments made by the Chief Minister (Mr Stone) during Question Time this day.
10. PERSONAL EXPLANATION:
The Chief Minister (Mr Stone) made a personal explanation regarding comments made during Question Time this day in relation to the Member for Arnhem (Mr Ah Kit).
11. APPROPRIATION BILL 1997-98 (Serial 232):
The Treasurer (Mr Reed), presented a Bill for an Act to authorise the issuing and expending of the public moneys of the Territory in respect of the year ending 30 June 1998, the subject of His Honour the Administrator’s Message No. 25.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Reed moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Papers tabled: Mr Reed laid on the Table the following Papers -
Guide through the Budget Papers 1997-98 (Paper 3217);
Budget Paper No. 1, 1997-98 - Budget Speech and Appropriation Bill (Paper 3218);
Budget Paper No. 2, 1997-98 - The Budget (Paper 3219);
Budget Paper No. 3, 1997-98 - Sources of Funds (Paper 3220);
Budget Paper No. 4, 1997-98 - Capital Works Program (Paper 3221);
Budget Paper No. 5, 1997-98 - Issues in Public Finance (Paper 3222);
Budget Paper No. 6, 1997-98 - Northern Territory Economy (Paper 3223);
1997-98 Budget and Capital Works - Regional Highlights - Darwin (Paper 3224);
1997-98 Budget and Capital Works - Regional Highlights - Palmerston and Rural (Paper 3225);
1997-98 Budget and Capital Works - Regional Highlights - Katherine (Paper 3226);
1997-98 Budget and Capital Works - Regional Highlights - Arnhem and Tiwi Islands (Paper 3227);
1997-98 Budget and Capital Works - Regional Highlights - Tennant Creek (Paper 3228);
1997-98 Budget and Capital Works - Regional Highlights - Alice Springs (Paper 3229); and
Women in the Budget (Paper 3230).
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.
12. REINSTATEMENT OF BUSINESS:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Coulter), by leave, moved - That resumption of debate on the motion of the Chief Minister (Mr Stone) that the Assembly take note of the Auditor-General’s Mid-Year Report, February 1997, be reinstated on the Notice Paper and brought on this day after Ministerial Statements.
Question - put and passed.
Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 11:57h and 14:00h.
13. RENEWABLE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
The Minister for Mines and Energy (Mr Manzie) made a statement relating to the Territory’s role in the renewable energy industry and the role of the Power and Water Authority in helping to develop that role. (Paper 3231).
Mr Manzie moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed.
14. JUVENILE JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILL 1997 (Serial 235):
The Minister for Correctional Services (Mr Hatton), pursuant to Notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Juvenile Justice Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Hatton moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Fannie Bay (Ms Martin) the debate was adjourned.
15. AUSTRALASIA RAILWAY CORPORATION AMENDMENT BILL 1997 (Serial 234):
The Minister for the Railway (Mr Coulter), pursuant to Notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the AustralAsia Railway Corporation Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Coulter moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) the debate was adjourned.
16. INSTRUMENTS AMENDMENT BILL 1997 (Serial 233):
The Attorney-General (Mr Burke) pursuant to Notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Instruments Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Burke moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Leader for the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) the debate was adjourned.
17. UNIT TITLES AMENDMENT BILL 1997 (Serial 236):
The Attorney-General (Mr Burke), pursuant to Notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Unit Titles Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Burke moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) the debate was adjourned.
18. AUDITOR-GENERAL’S MID-YEAR REPORT, FEBRUARY 1997 - PAPER NOTED:
The Order of the Day having been read, pursuant to resolution, for the resumption of debate on the motion that the Assembly take note of the Report -
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed.
19. ADJOURNMENT:
The Minister for Education (Mr Finch) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Tabled paper: The Minister for Education (Mr Finch) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Cartoon, Tombstone Territory by Wicking, Sunday Territorian, dated 27 April 1997 (Paper 3232).
Debate continued.
Tabled paper: The Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the following paper -
Handbook for Rural Block Holders in the Alice Springs Region 1997, Departments of Lands, Planning and the Environment and Primary Industry and Fisheries (Paper 3234).
Debate continued.
Tabled papers: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) laid on the Table the following Papers -
Letter, Mr Bell, MLA, Shadow Attorney-General, to Mr B Bates, Commissioner of Police, dated 29 April 1997 (Paper 3233); and
Extract, Treasurer’s Directions, Section 18.11 to 18.20 (Paper 3235).
Debate continued.
And the Assembly adjourned at 19:00h until 10:00h on Thursday 1 May 1997.
All Members attended the sitting.
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Date : 30/04/1997
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10:00h, pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker, the Honourable T.R. McCarthy, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. BROADCASTING IN THE CHAMBER:
The Speaker advised Honourable Members that he had given approval for NTD Channel 8 and ABC TV to access the Hansard equipment and film in the Chamber, and the NT News to photograph for the purpose of rebroadcasting the Treasurer’s Budget Speech and for Top FM to broadcast the Budget Speech live to air.
4. MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR:
The Speaker advised Honourable Members that he had received the following Message from His Honour the Administrator:
Message No. 25
I, NEIL RAYMOND CONN, the Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia, in pursuance of section 11 of the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978 of the Commonwealth, recommend to the Legislative Assembly a Bill for an Act to authorise the issuing and expending of the public moneys of the Territory in respect of the year ending 30 June 1998.
Dated 28th April 1997.
(Sgd) NEIL CONN
Administrator
(Paper 3212)Administrator
5. VISITORS:
The Speaker (Mr McCarthy) drew the attention of Honourable Members to the presence in the gallery of Year 7 students from Holy Family School and their teachers, Ms Gail Smith and Ms Roberta Matsen.
On behalf of Honourable Members, the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
6. PETITION:
The Member for Fannie Bay (Ms Martin) presented a petition from 2373 petitioners requesting the Assembly, after full public consultation, do adopt a comprehensive management plan for Darwin Harbour and its catchment (Paper 3213).
Petition read.
7. DISTINGUISHED VISITOR:
The Speaker (Mr McCarthy) drew the attention of Honourable Members to the presence in the Speaker’s Gallery of Mr Bern Kilgariff, AM, former Member of the Legislative Council for the Northern Territory, former Member and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory and former Senator for the Northern Territory.
On behalf of Honourable Members, the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitor.
8. QUESTIONS:
10:03 Mrs Hickey to Mr Stone.
10:08 Mr Setter to Mr Stone.
10:13 Mr Ah Kit to Mr Stone.
10:18 Mr Adamson to Mr Manzie.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Mines and Energy (Mr Manzie) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Jabiluka mine brought only problems, says owner, article, Verona Burgess, Canberra Times, dated 27 April 1997 (Paper 3215).
10:27 Ms Martin to Mr Palmer.
10:30 Dr Lim to Mr Burke.
10:35 Mr Bailey to Mr Burke.
Paper tabled: The Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr Bailey), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, Mr Lesley Cameron, Manager, Development Assessment Services, Northern Territory Planning Authority to Mr John Bailey, MLA, dated 10 April 1997 (Paper 3216).
10:36 Mr Mitchell to Mr Poole.
10:45 Mrs Padgham-Purich to Mr Burke.
10:45 Mr Stirling - Mrs Hickey.
10:58 Mrs Braham to Mr Finch.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Coulter) asked that further questions be placed on the Question Paper.
9. PERSONAL EXPLANATION:
The Member for Arnhem (Mr Ah Kit) made a personal explanation regarding comments made by the Chief Minister (Mr Stone) during Question Time this day.
10. PERSONAL EXPLANATION:
The Chief Minister (Mr Stone) made a personal explanation regarding comments made during Question Time this day in relation to the Member for Arnhem (Mr Ah Kit).
11. APPROPRIATION BILL 1997-98 (Serial 232):
The Treasurer (Mr Reed), presented a Bill for an Act to authorise the issuing and expending of the public moneys of the Territory in respect of the year ending 30 June 1998, the subject of His Honour the Administrator’s Message No. 25.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Reed moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Papers tabled: Mr Reed laid on the Table the following Papers -
Guide through the Budget Papers 1997-98 (Paper 3217);
Budget Paper No. 1, 1997-98 - Budget Speech and Appropriation Bill (Paper 3218);
Budget Paper No. 2, 1997-98 - The Budget (Paper 3219);
Budget Paper No. 3, 1997-98 - Sources of Funds (Paper 3220);
Budget Paper No. 4, 1997-98 - Capital Works Program (Paper 3221);
Budget Paper No. 5, 1997-98 - Issues in Public Finance (Paper 3222);
Budget Paper No. 6, 1997-98 - Northern Territory Economy (Paper 3223);
1997-98 Budget and Capital Works - Regional Highlights - Darwin (Paper 3224);
1997-98 Budget and Capital Works - Regional Highlights - Palmerston and Rural (Paper 3225);
1997-98 Budget and Capital Works - Regional Highlights - Katherine (Paper 3226);
1997-98 Budget and Capital Works - Regional Highlights - Arnhem and Tiwi Islands (Paper 3227);
1997-98 Budget and Capital Works - Regional Highlights - Tennant Creek (Paper 3228);
1997-98 Budget and Capital Works - Regional Highlights - Alice Springs (Paper 3229); and
Women in the Budget (Paper 3230).
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.
12. REINSTATEMENT OF BUSINESS:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Coulter), by leave, moved - That resumption of debate on the motion of the Chief Minister (Mr Stone) that the Assembly take note of the Auditor-General’s Mid-Year Report, February 1997, be reinstated on the Notice Paper and brought on this day after Ministerial Statements.
Question - put and passed.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 11:57h and 14:00h.
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13. RENEWABLE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
The Minister for Mines and Energy (Mr Manzie) made a statement relating to the Territory’s role in the renewable energy industry and the role of the Power and Water Authority in helping to develop that role. (Paper 3231).
Mr Manzie moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed.
14. JUVENILE JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILL 1997 (Serial 235):
The Minister for Correctional Services (Mr Hatton), pursuant to Notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Juvenile Justice Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Hatton moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Fannie Bay (Ms Martin) the debate was adjourned.
15. AUSTRALASIA RAILWAY CORPORATION AMENDMENT BILL 1997 (Serial 234):
The Minister for the Railway (Mr Coulter), pursuant to Notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the AustralAsia Railway Corporation Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Coulter moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) the debate was adjourned.
16. INSTRUMENTS AMENDMENT BILL 1997 (Serial 233):
The Attorney-General (Mr Burke) pursuant to Notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Instruments Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Burke moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Leader for the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) the debate was adjourned.
17. UNIT TITLES AMENDMENT BILL 1997 (Serial 236):
The Attorney-General (Mr Burke), pursuant to Notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Unit Titles Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Burke moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) the debate was adjourned.
18. AUDITOR-GENERAL’S MID-YEAR REPORT, FEBRUARY 1997 - PAPER NOTED:
The Order of the Day having been read, pursuant to resolution, for the resumption of debate on the motion that the Assembly take note of the Report -
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed.
19. ADJOURNMENT:
The Minister for Education (Mr Finch) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Tabled paper: The Minister for Education (Mr Finch) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Cartoon, Tombstone Territory by Wicking, Sunday Territorian, dated 27 April 1997 (Paper 3232).
Debate continued.
Tabled paper: The Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the following paper -
Handbook for Rural Block Holders in the Alice Springs Region 1997, Departments of Lands, Planning and the Environment and Primary Industry and Fisheries (Paper 3234).
Debate continued.
Tabled papers: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) laid on the Table the following Papers -
Letter, Mr Bell, MLA, Shadow Attorney-General, to Mr B Bates, Commissioner of Police, dated 29 April 1997 (Paper 3233); and
Extract, Treasurer’s Directions, Section 18.11 to 18.20 (Paper 3235).
Debate continued.
And the Assembly adjourned at 19:00h until 10:00h on Thursday 1 May 1997.
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ATTENDANCE:All Members attended the sitting.
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