Minutes of Proceedings - 1994-06-28
Seventh Assembly First Session 27/06/1994 Parliamentary Record No. 1
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Date : 28/06/1994__________________________________________________________________________________
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. QUESTIONS:
A question was asked of a Minister.
Paper tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
. Statements of CLP achievements, plans and promises made by the Country Liberal Party during the election campaign. (Paper No. 35)
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
Papers tabled: The Minister for Education and Training (Mr \Finch) laid on the Table the following Papers -
. Responding to Needs - TAFE Delivery Structures for the Northern Territory, Report of the Steering Committee into the Future Organisation of
TAFE in the Northern Territory, dated May 1994 (Paper No. 33); and
. NT Strategic Objective (2) - Employment of Aboriginal people - Extract of AEP Strategic Plan Report 1993 (Paper No. 39).
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
Paper tabled: The Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
. Letter, Ms Mary Crabbe to Denis Burke, MLA, Member for Brennan,
dated 17 June 1994 (Paper No. 34).
Personal explanation: The Member for Brennan (Mr Burke), by leave, made a personal explanation relating to comments
made by the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) when asking a question of the Chief Minister today.
4. TAXATION (ADMINISTRATION) AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 3); and STAMP DUTY AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 4):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Take two Bills together: The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) moved -
That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent two Bills, namely the Taxation (Administration) Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 3)
and the Stamp Duty Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 4) -
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(a) being presented and read a first time together and one motion being put in regard to, respectively, the
second readings, the Committee's report stage, and the third readings of the Bills together; and
(b) the consideration of the Bills separately in the Committee of the Whole.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
Mr Coulter, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Taxation (Administration) Act; and a Bill for an Act to amend the Stamp Duty Act.
Suspension of Standing Orders - Pass all Stages: Mr Coulter moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Taxation
(Administration) Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 3) and the Stamp Duty Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 4) passing through all stages at these sittings.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
Mr Coulter moved - That the Bills be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
5. PAY-ROLL TAX AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 5):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Pass all Stages: The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) moved -
That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Pay-roll Tax Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 5)
passing through all stages at these sittings.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
Mr Coulter, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Pay-roll Tax Act.
Mr Coulter moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
6. NORTHERN TERRITORY TREASURY CORPORATION BILL 1994 (Serial 6):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Pass all Stages: The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) moved -
That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Northern Territory Treasury Corporation Bill 1994
(Serial 6) passing through all stages at these sittings.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
Mr Coulter, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to establish the Northern Territory Treasury Corporation and to enable the Corporation
to borrow and lend money, and for related purposes.
Mr Coulter moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
7. FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMONWEALTH, STATES AND TERRITORIES (APPROVAL) BILL 1994 (Serial 7):
The Treasurer (Mr Coulter), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to approve an agreement between the Commonwealth, the States,
the Territory and the Australian Capital Territory with respect to public debts.
Mr Coulter moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
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8. POLICE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 3) 1994 (Serial 18):
The Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Coulter), at the request of and on behalf of the Chief Minister (Mr Perron), pursuant to notice, presented a
Bill for an Act to amend the Police Administration Act.
Mr Coulter moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
9. NORTHERN TERRITORY EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 22):
The Minister for Education and Training (Mr Finch), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Northern Territory Employment
and Training Authority Act.
Mr Finch moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
10. FISHERIES AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 19):
The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Reed), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the
Fisheries Act and to validate certain plans approved under that Act.
Mr Reed moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
11. AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY CHEMICALS (NORTHERN TERRITORY) BILL 1994 (Serial 20):
The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Reed), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to apply
certain laws of the Commonwealth relating to agricultural and veterinary chemical products as laws of the Northern
Territory, and for other purposes.
Mr Reed moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
12. TERRITORY INSURANCE OFFICE AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 11):
The Minister for Work Health and Territory Insurance (Mr Poole), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to
amend the Territory Insurance Office Act.
Mr Poole moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) debate was adjourned.
13. PETROLEUM AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 23):
The Minister for Mines and Energy (Mr Stone), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Petroleum Act.
Mr Stone moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) debate was adjourned.
14. GRANITES EXPLORATION AGREEMENT RATIFICATION BILL 1994 (Serial 21):
The Minister for Mines and Energy (Mr Stone), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to ratify an agreement
between the Northern Territory of Australia and North Flinders Mines Limited.
Mr Stone moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) debate was adjourned.
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15. STATE BANK OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (TRANSFER OF UNDERTAKING) BILL 1994 (Serial 8):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to provide for the transfer of part
of the undertaking of the State Bank of South Australia to a company formed to carry on the business of banking under the
law of the Commonwealth, and for other purposes.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.
16. SENTENCING BILL 1994 (Serial 9); and SENTENCING (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 1994 (Serial 10):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Take two Bills together: The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) moved - That so much of
Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent two Bills, namely the Sentencing Bill 1994 (Serial 9) and Sentencing
(Consequential Amendments) Bill 1994 (Serial 10) -
(a) being presented and read a first time together and one motion being put in regard to, respectively, the second
readings, the Committee's report stage, and the third readings of the Bills together; and
(b) the consideration of the Bills separately in the Committee of the Whole.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
Mr Manzie, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to consolidate the law relating to the sentencing of offenders and for related purposes;
and a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts on the passing of the Sentencing Act 1994 and for related purposes.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bills be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.
17. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 12):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Domestic Violence Act.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
18. CHOICE OF LAW (LIMITATION PERIODS) BILL 1994 (Serial 13):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act relating to limitation periods for choice
of law purposes.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
19. CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1994 (Serial 14):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
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20. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 15):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Director of Public Prosecutions Act.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
21. MISUSE OF DRUGS AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 16); and POLICE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1994 (Serial 17):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Take two Bills together: The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended
as would prevent two Bills, namely the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 16) and Police Administration Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1994 (Serial 17) -
(a) being presented and read a first time together and one motion being put in regard to, respectively, the second
readings, the Committee's report stage, and the third readings of the Bills together; and
(b) the consideration of the Bills separately in the Committee of the Whole.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
Mr Manzie, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Misuse of Drugs Act and a Bill for an Act to amend the Police Administration Act.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bills be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
22. LEGAL PRACTITIONERS AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 24):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Legal Practitioners Act.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Statement: The Treasurer (Mr Coulter), by leave, made a statement thanking the Opposition for their cooperation in relation to the re-introduction of Bills.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
23. STATUTE LAW REVISION BILL 1994 (Serial 25):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to revise and correct the laws of the Territory in minor respects.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 12.10 p.m. and 2.15 p.m.
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24. APPROPRIATION BILL 1994-95 (Serial 2):
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 - Mr Setter)
(2.15 p.m.)
In accordance with Standing Order 188, the Committee first considered the Schedule to the Bill.
Ordered - That the proposed expenditure for the purposes and services shown in the Schedule be considered Division by Division in order shown.
Proposed expenditure for Division 14 agreed to.
Proposed expenditure for Division 15 agreed to.
Proposed expenditure for Division 11 read -
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Minister for the Arts (Mr Stone) laid on the Table the following Paper -
. List of Annual Grants to Major Organisations in 1994/95 (Paper No. 36).
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Minister for the Arts (Mr Stone) laid on the Table the following Paper -
. Table of Project Grants - Arts and Cultural Affairs, 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994 (Paper No. 37).
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Minister for the Arts (Mr Stone) laid on the Table the following Paper -
. Table, 1993-94 Ethnic Affairs Grants Program (Paper No. 34).
Debate continued.
Proposed expenditure for Division 11 agreed to.
Proposed expenditure for Division 10 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 16 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 27 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 25 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 29 agreed to, after debate.
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Distinguished visitor: The Chairman (Mr Setter) drew the attention of Honourable Members to the presence in the gallery of
Mr Bern Kilgariff, a former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and former Senator for the Northern Territory.
On behalf of Honourable Members, the Chairman extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitor.
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Proposed expenditure for Division 21 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 26 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 24 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 20 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 51 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 85 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 84 agreed to.
The Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Coulter) moved - That consideration of Divisions 23, 91and 45 be postponed until a later hour.
Question - put and passed.
Proposed expenditure for Division 31 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 32 agreed to.
Proposed expenditure for Division 30 agreed to, after debate.
The Minister for Lands, Housing and Local Government (Mr Hatton) moved -
That intervening business be postponed until after consideration of Divisions 86 and 87.
Question - put and passed.
Proposed expenditure for Division 86 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 87 agreed to.
Proposed expenditure for Division 37 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 34 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 35 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 36 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 13 agreed to, after debate.
The Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Coulter) moved - That the Chairman do report progress and ask leave to sit again.
Question - put and passed.
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(11.28 p.m.)
The Speaker (Hon. T.R. McCarthy) resumed the Chair; the Chairman (Mr Setter) reported accordingly; and the report was adopted.
25. SUSPENSION OF SITTINGFURTHER CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION BILL 1994-95 (Serial 2) IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE:
The Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Coulter), pursuant to Standing Order 225, moved -
(1) That at 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday 29 June 1994, the Assembly resolve itself again into Committee for further
consideration of the Appropriation Bill 1994-95 (Serial 2); and
(2) That this sitting of the Assembly be suspended till 10.00 a.m. Wednesday 29 June 1994.
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, moved the following amendment -
Omit from paragraph (1) "10.00 a.m." and insert "11.00 a.m.".
Debate ensued.
Mr Coulter moved - That the question be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put.
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The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. T.R. McCarthy, in the Chair) -
AYES, 14 NOES, 7
Mr Adamson Mr Bailey
Mr Baldwin Mr Bell
Mrs Braham Mr Ede
Mr Burke Mrs Hickey
Mr Coulter Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Finch Mrs Padgham-Purich
Mr Hatton Mr Stirling
Dr Lim
Mr McCarthy
Mr Mitchell
Mr Palmer
Mr Poole
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That the amendment be agreed to - put.
The Assembly divided (The Speaker, Hon. T.R. McCarthy, in the Chair) -
AYES, 7 NOES, 14
Mr Bailey Mr Adamson
Mr Bell Mr Baldwin
Mr Ede Mrs Braham
Mrs Hickey Mr Burke
Mr Lanhupuy Mr Coulter
Mrs Padgham-Purich Mr Finch
Mr Stirling Mr Hatton
Dr Lim
Mr McCarthy
Mr Mitchell
Mr Palmer
Mr Poole
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Amendment negatived accordingly.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put and passed.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended at 11.35 p.m. until Wednesday 29 June 1994, at 10.00 a.m.
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PAPERS:
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The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 28 June 1994:
Financial Administration and Audit Act:
Direction by Administrator, pursuant to s.13(1)(a), Transfer of Funds Saved,
dated 1 June 1994 (Paper No. 29),
Direction by Treasurer, pursuant to s.13(1)(b), Transfer of Funds Saved,
dated 10 May 1994 (Paper No. 27)
dated 30 May 1994 (Paper No. 28),
dated 10 June 1994 (Paper No. 30),
dated 21 June 1994 (Paper No. 31),
dated 22 June 1994 (Paper No. 32)
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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Date : 28/06/1994
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. QUESTIONS:
A question was asked of a Minister.
Paper tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
. Statements of CLP achievements, plans and promises made by the Country Liberal Party during the election campaign. (Paper No. 35)
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
Papers tabled: The Minister for Education and Training (Mr \Finch) laid on the Table the following Papers -
. Responding to Needs - TAFE Delivery Structures for the Northern Territory, Report of the Steering Committee into the Future Organisation of
TAFE in the Northern Territory, dated May 1994 (Paper No. 33); and
. NT Strategic Objective (2) - Employment of Aboriginal people - Extract of AEP Strategic Plan Report 1993 (Paper No. 39).
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
Paper tabled: The Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
. Letter, Ms Mary Crabbe to Denis Burke, MLA, Member for Brennan,
dated 17 June 1994 (Paper No. 34).
Personal explanation: The Member for Brennan (Mr Burke), by leave, made a personal explanation relating to comments
made by the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) when asking a question of the Chief Minister today.
4. TAXATION (ADMINISTRATION) AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 3); and STAMP DUTY AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 4):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Take two Bills together: The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) moved -
That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent two Bills, namely the Taxation (Administration) Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 3)
and the Stamp Duty Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 4) -
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(a) being presented and read a first time together and one motion being put in regard to, respectively, the
second readings, the Committee's report stage, and the third readings of the Bills together; and
(b) the consideration of the Bills separately in the Committee of the Whole.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
Mr Coulter, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Taxation (Administration) Act; and a Bill for an Act to amend the Stamp Duty Act.
Suspension of Standing Orders - Pass all Stages: Mr Coulter moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Taxation
(Administration) Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 3) and the Stamp Duty Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 4) passing through all stages at these sittings.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
Mr Coulter moved - That the Bills be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
5. PAY-ROLL TAX AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 5):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Pass all Stages: The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) moved -
That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Pay-roll Tax Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 5)
passing through all stages at these sittings.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
Mr Coulter, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Pay-roll Tax Act.
Mr Coulter moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
6. NORTHERN TERRITORY TREASURY CORPORATION BILL 1994 (Serial 6):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Pass all Stages: The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) moved -
That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Northern Territory Treasury Corporation Bill 1994
(Serial 6) passing through all stages at these sittings.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
Mr Coulter, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to establish the Northern Territory Treasury Corporation and to enable the Corporation
to borrow and lend money, and for related purposes.
Mr Coulter moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
7. FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMONWEALTH, STATES AND TERRITORIES (APPROVAL) BILL 1994 (Serial 7):
The Treasurer (Mr Coulter), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to approve an agreement between the Commonwealth, the States,
the Territory and the Australian Capital Territory with respect to public debts.
Mr Coulter moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
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8. POLICE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 3) 1994 (Serial 18):
The Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Coulter), at the request of and on behalf of the Chief Minister (Mr Perron), pursuant to notice, presented a
Bill for an Act to amend the Police Administration Act.
Mr Coulter moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
9. NORTHERN TERRITORY EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING AUTHORITY AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 22):
The Minister for Education and Training (Mr Finch), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Northern Territory Employment
and Training Authority Act.
Mr Finch moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
10. FISHERIES AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 19):
The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Reed), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the
Fisheries Act and to validate certain plans approved under that Act.
Mr Reed moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
11. AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY CHEMICALS (NORTHERN TERRITORY) BILL 1994 (Serial 20):
The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Reed), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to apply
certain laws of the Commonwealth relating to agricultural and veterinary chemical products as laws of the Northern
Territory, and for other purposes.
Mr Reed moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
12. TERRITORY INSURANCE OFFICE AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 11):
The Minister for Work Health and Territory Insurance (Mr Poole), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to
amend the Territory Insurance Office Act.
Mr Poole moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) debate was adjourned.
13. PETROLEUM AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 23):
The Minister for Mines and Energy (Mr Stone), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Petroleum Act.
Mr Stone moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) debate was adjourned.
14. GRANITES EXPLORATION AGREEMENT RATIFICATION BILL 1994 (Serial 21):
The Minister for Mines and Energy (Mr Stone), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to ratify an agreement
between the Northern Territory of Australia and North Flinders Mines Limited.
Mr Stone moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) debate was adjourned.
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15. STATE BANK OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (TRANSFER OF UNDERTAKING) BILL 1994 (Serial 8):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to provide for the transfer of part
of the undertaking of the State Bank of South Australia to a company formed to carry on the business of banking under the
law of the Commonwealth, and for other purposes.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.
16. SENTENCING BILL 1994 (Serial 9); and SENTENCING (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 1994 (Serial 10):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Take two Bills together: The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) moved - That so much of
Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent two Bills, namely the Sentencing Bill 1994 (Serial 9) and Sentencing
(Consequential Amendments) Bill 1994 (Serial 10) -
(a) being presented and read a first time together and one motion being put in regard to, respectively, the second
readings, the Committee's report stage, and the third readings of the Bills together; and
(b) the consideration of the Bills separately in the Committee of the Whole.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
Mr Manzie, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to consolidate the law relating to the sentencing of offenders and for related purposes;
and a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts on the passing of the Sentencing Act 1994 and for related purposes.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bills be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.
17. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 12):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Domestic Violence Act.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
18. CHOICE OF LAW (LIMITATION PERIODS) BILL 1994 (Serial 13):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act relating to limitation periods for choice
of law purposes.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
19. CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1994 (Serial 14):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
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20. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 15):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Director of Public Prosecutions Act.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
21. MISUSE OF DRUGS AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 16); and POLICE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1994 (Serial 17):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Take two Bills together: The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended
as would prevent two Bills, namely the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 16) and Police Administration Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1994 (Serial 17) -
(a) being presented and read a first time together and one motion being put in regard to, respectively, the second
readings, the Committee's report stage, and the third readings of the Bills together; and
(b) the consideration of the Bills separately in the Committee of the Whole.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
Mr Manzie, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Misuse of Drugs Act and a Bill for an Act to amend the Police Administration Act.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bills be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
22. LEGAL PRACTITIONERS AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 24):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Legal Practitioners Act.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Statement: The Treasurer (Mr Coulter), by leave, made a statement thanking the Opposition for their cooperation in relation to the re-introduction of Bills.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
23. STATUTE LAW REVISION BILL 1994 (Serial 25):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to revise and correct the laws of the Territory in minor respects.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 12.10 p.m. and 2.15 p.m.
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24. APPROPRIATION BILL 1994-95 (Serial 2):
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 - Mr Setter)
(2.15 p.m.)
In accordance with Standing Order 188, the Committee first considered the Schedule to the Bill.
Ordered - That the proposed expenditure for the purposes and services shown in the Schedule be considered Division by Division in order shown.
Proposed expenditure for Division 14 agreed to.
Proposed expenditure for Division 15 agreed to.
Proposed expenditure for Division 11 read -
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Minister for the Arts (Mr Stone) laid on the Table the following Paper -
. List of Annual Grants to Major Organisations in 1994/95 (Paper No. 36).
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Minister for the Arts (Mr Stone) laid on the Table the following Paper -
. Table of Project Grants - Arts and Cultural Affairs, 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994 (Paper No. 37).
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Minister for the Arts (Mr Stone) laid on the Table the following Paper -
. Table, 1993-94 Ethnic Affairs Grants Program (Paper No. 34).
Debate continued.
Proposed expenditure for Division 11 agreed to.
Proposed expenditure for Division 10 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 16 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 27 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 25 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 29 agreed to, after debate.
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Distinguished visitor: The Chairman (Mr Setter) drew the attention of Honourable Members to the presence in the gallery of
Mr Bern Kilgariff, a former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and former Senator for the Northern Territory.
On behalf of Honourable Members, the Chairman extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitor.
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Proposed expenditure for Division 21 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 26 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 24 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 20 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 51 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 85 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 84 agreed to.
The Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Coulter) moved - That consideration of Divisions 23, 91and 45 be postponed until a later hour.
Question - put and passed.
Proposed expenditure for Division 31 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 32 agreed to.
Proposed expenditure for Division 30 agreed to, after debate.
The Minister for Lands, Housing and Local Government (Mr Hatton) moved -
That intervening business be postponed until after consideration of Divisions 86 and 87.
Question - put and passed.
Proposed expenditure for Division 86 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 87 agreed to.
Proposed expenditure for Division 37 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 34 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 35 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 36 agreed to, after debate.
Proposed expenditure for Division 13 agreed to, after debate.
The Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Coulter) moved - That the Chairman do report progress and ask leave to sit again.
Question - put and passed.
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(11.28 p.m.)
The Speaker (Hon. T.R. McCarthy) resumed the Chair; the Chairman (Mr Setter) reported accordingly; and the report was adopted.
25. SUSPENSION OF SITTINGFURTHER CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION BILL 1994-95 (Serial 2) IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE:
The Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Coulter), pursuant to Standing Order 225, moved -
(1) That at 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday 29 June 1994, the Assembly resolve itself again into Committee for further
consideration of the Appropriation Bill 1994-95 (Serial 2); and
(2) That this sitting of the Assembly be suspended till 10.00 a.m. Wednesday 29 June 1994.
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, moved the following amendment -
Omit from paragraph (1) "10.00 a.m." and insert "11.00 a.m.".
Debate ensued.
Mr Coulter moved - That the question be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put.
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The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. T.R. McCarthy, in the Chair) -
AYES, 14 NOES, 7
Mr Adamson Mr Bailey
Mr Baldwin Mr Bell
Mrs Braham Mr Ede
Mr Burke Mrs Hickey
Mr Coulter Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Finch Mrs Padgham-Purich
Mr Hatton Mr Stirling
Dr Lim
Mr McCarthy
Mr Mitchell
Mr Palmer
Mr Poole
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That the amendment be agreed to - put.
The Assembly divided (The Speaker, Hon. T.R. McCarthy, in the Chair) -
AYES, 7 NOES, 14
Mr Bailey Mr Adamson
Mr Bell Mr Baldwin
Mr Ede Mrs Braham
Mrs Hickey Mr Burke
Mr Lanhupuy Mr Coulter
Mrs Padgham-Purich Mr Finch
Mr Stirling Mr Hatton
Dr Lim
Mr McCarthy
Mr Mitchell
Mr Palmer
Mr Poole
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Amendment negatived accordingly.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put and passed.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended at 11.35 p.m. until Wednesday 29 June 1994, at 10.00 a.m.
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PAPERS:
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The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 28 June 1994:
Financial Administration and Audit Act:
Direction by Administrator, pursuant to s.13(1)(a), Transfer of Funds Saved,
dated 1 June 1994 (Paper No. 29),
Direction by Treasurer, pursuant to s.13(1)(b), Transfer of Funds Saved,
dated 10 May 1994 (Paper No. 27)
dated 30 May 1994 (Paper No. 28),
dated 10 June 1994 (Paper No. 30),
dated 21 June 1994 (Paper No. 31),
dated 22 June 1994 (Paper No. 32)
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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