Minutes of Proceedings - 1994-08-25
Seventh Assembly First Session 23/08/1994 Parliamentary Record No. 2
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Date : 25/08/1994__________________________________________________________________________________
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10.00 a.m., pursuant to adjournment.
The Speaker, the Honourable T.R. McCarthy, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. PETITION:
The Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) presented a petition from 132 petitioners of the Northern Territory requesting the Assembly to rectify
the road safety problems occurring at the T-intersection on Leanyer and Vanderlin Drives and in the area of Hibiscus Shopping Centre (Paper 97).
Petition read.
4. VISITORS:
The Speaker drew the attention of Honourable Members to the presence in the gallery of students from the ELICOS (English Language
Intensive Course for Overseas Students) Unit at the Northern Territory University and their lecturer Jan Schneider.
On behalf of Honourable Members, the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
5. QUESTIONS:
Questions were asked of Ministers.
6. NOTICES:
The following notices were given, by leave:
Mr Coulter: To present the Gaming Control Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 27).
Mr Coulter: To present the Racing and Betting Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 28).
7. PERSONAL EXPLANATION:
The Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) made a personal explanation regarding comments made by the Attorney-General (Mr Finch) during Question Time this day.
8. SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER TO QUESTION:
The Attorney-General (Mr Finch) gave a supplementary answer to a question asked this day by the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey)
referring to the comments purported to be made by the Ombudsman in relation to the death of a student from inhaling the contents
of a BCF fire extinguisher.
9. PRIVILEGE - ALLEGED DELIBERATE MISLEADING OF THE ASSEMBLY BY THE MEMBER FOR WANGURI - REQUEST FOR REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE OF PRIVILEGES:
The Attorney-General (Mr Finch), pursuant to Standing Order 83, raised as a matter of privilege that the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) had misled the Assembly in
comments he
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had attributed to the Ombudsman in the matter of the investigation by the Ombudsman of the death of a student from inhaling the contents of a BCF
fire extinguisher at Darwin High School.
Paper tabled: Mr Finch laid on the Table the following Paper -
. Letter, I. V. Knight, Ombudsman to Hon F. A Finch, MLA, Attorney-General, dated 25 August 1994 (Paper 96).
Mr Finch requested that the Speaker refer the matter to the Committee of Privileges.
The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), by leave, spoke to the motion.
The Speaker agreed to consider the matter and report his decision before or during the next sitting day.
10. FURTHER NOTICE:
The following further notice was given, by leave:
Mr Finch: To present the Education Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1994 (Serial 29).
11. EDUCATION IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
The Minister for Education and Training (Mr Finch) made a statement relating to the opportunities open in education in the Northern Territory (Paper 94).
Mr Finch moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 11.50 am and 2.00 p.m.
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Debate resumed.
Question - put and passed.
12. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 26):
The Minister for Conservation (Mr Coulter), pursuant tonotice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Assessment Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Coulter moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Paper tabled: Mr Coulter laid on the Table the following Paper -
. Draft Amendments - Variation of Environmental Assessment Administrative Procedures (Paper 95).
Debate continued.
On the motion of the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) debate was adjourned.
13. ADDRESS-IN-REPLY:
The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion -
That the following Address be agreed to:
"To His Honour the Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia.
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"MAY IT PLEASE YOUR HONOUR - We, the Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory, in Parliament assembled, desire to express our loyalty to our
Most Gracious Sovereign, and to thank Your Honour for the Speech which you have been pleased to address to the Assembly.".
Debate ensued.
Statement by Deputy Speaker: The Deputy Speaker (Mr Setter) advised the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) that he had spoken previously in this debate
and that he should resume his seat.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Stone), by leave,moved - That the speech made by the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) be expunged from Hansard.
Question - That the speech be expunged - put and passed.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
14. PETROLEUM AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 23):
The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question -
That the Bill be now read a second time -
Debate ensued.
Bill read a second time.
The Assembly, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the Bill.
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In the Committee
(Deputy Chairman - Mr Adamson)
Bill, by leave, taken as a whole.
Debate ensued.
The Minister for Mines and Energy (Mr Reed) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put.
The Assembly divided (the Deputy Chairman, Mr P.F. Adamson, in the Chair) -
AYES, 15 NOES, 6
Mr Adamson Mr Bailey
Mr Baldwin Mr Bell
Mrs Braham Mrs Hickey
Mr Burke Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Coulter Mr Rioli
Mr Hatton Mr Stirling
Dr Lim
Mr Manzie
Mr McCarthy
Mr Mitchell
Mrs Padgham-Purich
Mr Palmer
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
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And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Bill, as printed, agreed to.
Bill to be reported without amendment.
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The Speaker (Hon. T.R. McCarthy) resumed the Chair; the Deputy Chairman (Mr Adamson) reported accordingly; and the report was adopted.
On the motion of the Minister for Mines and Energy (Mr Reed) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
15. GRANITES EXPLORATION AGREEMENT RATIFICATION BILL 1994 (Serial 21):
The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question -
That the Bill be now read a second time -
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
Bill read a second time.
The Assembly, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the Bill.
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In the Committee
(Chairman of Committees -Mr Setter)
Bill, by leave, taken as a whole.
On the motion of the Minister for Mines and Energy (Mr Reed) the following amendment to the Schedule was agreed to -
Omit from clause 14(1)(b) of the Agreement "with clause" and insert in its stead
"with this clause".
On the motion of Mr Reed the following further amendment to the Schedule was agreed to -
Omit from Annexure "B" the words "clause 7" and insert in its stead "clause 8".
Schedule, as amended, agreed to.
Bill, as amended, agreed to.
Bill to be reported with amendments.
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The Speaker (Hon. T.R. McCarthy) resumed the Chair; the Chairman of Committees (Mr Setter) reported accordingly; and the report was adopted.
On the motion of the Minister for Mines and Energy (Mr Reed) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
16. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Stone) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 7.21 p.m. until Tuesday 30 August 1994 at 10.00 a.m.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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Date : 25/08/1994
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10.00 a.m., pursuant to adjournment.
The Speaker, the Honourable T.R. McCarthy, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. PETITION:
The Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) presented a petition from 132 petitioners of the Northern Territory requesting the Assembly to rectify
the road safety problems occurring at the T-intersection on Leanyer and Vanderlin Drives and in the area of Hibiscus Shopping Centre (Paper 97).
Petition read.
4. VISITORS:
The Speaker drew the attention of Honourable Members to the presence in the gallery of students from the ELICOS (English Language
Intensive Course for Overseas Students) Unit at the Northern Territory University and their lecturer Jan Schneider.
On behalf of Honourable Members, the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
5. QUESTIONS:
Questions were asked of Ministers.
6. NOTICES:
The following notices were given, by leave:
Mr Coulter: To present the Gaming Control Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 27).
Mr Coulter: To present the Racing and Betting Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 28).
7. PERSONAL EXPLANATION:
The Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) made a personal explanation regarding comments made by the Attorney-General (Mr Finch) during Question Time this day.
8. SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER TO QUESTION:
The Attorney-General (Mr Finch) gave a supplementary answer to a question asked this day by the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey)
referring to the comments purported to be made by the Ombudsman in relation to the death of a student from inhaling the contents
of a BCF fire extinguisher.
9. PRIVILEGE - ALLEGED DELIBERATE MISLEADING OF THE ASSEMBLY BY THE MEMBER FOR WANGURI - REQUEST FOR REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE OF PRIVILEGES:
The Attorney-General (Mr Finch), pursuant to Standing Order 83, raised as a matter of privilege that the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) had misled the Assembly in
comments he
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had attributed to the Ombudsman in the matter of the investigation by the Ombudsman of the death of a student from inhaling the contents of a BCF
fire extinguisher at Darwin High School.
Paper tabled: Mr Finch laid on the Table the following Paper -
. Letter, I. V. Knight, Ombudsman to Hon F. A Finch, MLA, Attorney-General, dated 25 August 1994 (Paper 96).
Mr Finch requested that the Speaker refer the matter to the Committee of Privileges.
The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), by leave, spoke to the motion.
The Speaker agreed to consider the matter and report his decision before or during the next sitting day.
10. FURTHER NOTICE:
The following further notice was given, by leave:
Mr Finch: To present the Education Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1994 (Serial 29).
11. EDUCATION IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
The Minister for Education and Training (Mr Finch) made a statement relating to the opportunities open in education in the Northern Territory (Paper 94).
Mr Finch moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
_______________________
Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 11.50 am and 2.00 p.m.
_______________________
Debate resumed.
Question - put and passed.
12. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 26):
The Minister for Conservation (Mr Coulter), pursuant tonotice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Assessment Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Coulter moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Paper tabled: Mr Coulter laid on the Table the following Paper -
. Draft Amendments - Variation of Environmental Assessment Administrative Procedures (Paper 95).
Debate continued.
On the motion of the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) debate was adjourned.
13. ADDRESS-IN-REPLY:
The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion -
That the following Address be agreed to:
"To His Honour the Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia.
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"MAY IT PLEASE YOUR HONOUR - We, the Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory, in Parliament assembled, desire to express our loyalty to our
Most Gracious Sovereign, and to thank Your Honour for the Speech which you have been pleased to address to the Assembly.".
Debate ensued.
Statement by Deputy Speaker: The Deputy Speaker (Mr Setter) advised the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) that he had spoken previously in this debate
and that he should resume his seat.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Stone), by leave,moved - That the speech made by the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) be expunged from Hansard.
Question - That the speech be expunged - put and passed.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
14. PETROLEUM AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 23):
The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question -
That the Bill be now read a second time -
Debate ensued.
Bill read a second time.
The Assembly, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the Bill.
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In the Committee
(Deputy Chairman - Mr Adamson)
Bill, by leave, taken as a whole.
Debate ensued.
The Minister for Mines and Energy (Mr Reed) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put.
The Assembly divided (the Deputy Chairman, Mr P.F. Adamson, in the Chair) -
AYES, 15 NOES, 6
Mr Adamson Mr Bailey
Mr Baldwin Mr Bell
Mrs Braham Mrs Hickey
Mr Burke Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Coulter Mr Rioli
Mr Hatton Mr Stirling
Dr Lim
Mr Manzie
Mr McCarthy
Mr Mitchell
Mrs Padgham-Purich
Mr Palmer
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
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And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Bill, as printed, agreed to.
Bill to be reported without amendment.
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The Speaker (Hon. T.R. McCarthy) resumed the Chair; the Deputy Chairman (Mr Adamson) reported accordingly; and the report was adopted.
On the motion of the Minister for Mines and Energy (Mr Reed) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
15. GRANITES EXPLORATION AGREEMENT RATIFICATION BILL 1994 (Serial 21):
The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question -
That the Bill be now read a second time -
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
Bill read a second time.
The Assembly, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the Bill.
_______________________
In the Committee
(Chairman of Committees -Mr Setter)
Bill, by leave, taken as a whole.
On the motion of the Minister for Mines and Energy (Mr Reed) the following amendment to the Schedule was agreed to -
Omit from clause 14(1)(b) of the Agreement "with clause" and insert in its stead
"with this clause".
On the motion of Mr Reed the following further amendment to the Schedule was agreed to -
Omit from Annexure "B" the words "clause 7" and insert in its stead "clause 8".
Schedule, as amended, agreed to.
Bill, as amended, agreed to.
Bill to be reported with amendments.
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The Speaker (Hon. T.R. McCarthy) resumed the Chair; the Chairman of Committees (Mr Setter) reported accordingly; and the report was adopted.
On the motion of the Minister for Mines and Energy (Mr Reed) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
16. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Stone) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 7.21 p.m. until Tuesday 30 August 1994 at 10.00 a.m.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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