Minutes of Proceedings - 1991-08-21
Sixth Assembly First Session 13/08/1991 Parliamentary Record No. 4
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Date : 21/08/1991__________________________________________________________________________________
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10.00 a.m., pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker, the Honourable N.M. Dondas, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. PETITIONS:
Mr Bailey presented a petition from 563 citizens of the Northern Territory requesting the Assembly ensure that recycling facilities be provided.
Petition read
Mr Bell presented a petition from 675 citizens objecting to a rezoning application by Denis Hornsby for Petrick Road, Alice Springs.
Petition read.
Mr Cartwright presented a petition from 98 citizens of the Northern Territory requesting the Assembly retain the
Mataranka and Victoria River Downs health clinics.
Petition read
Mr Ede presented a petition from 1999 citizens of the Northern Territory requesting a recycling facility in Alice Springs.
Petition read.
Mr Finch presented a petition from 26 citizens of the Northern Territory requesting the Assembly to recognise the detriment to
the quality of education that proposed cuts to educational services will have.
Mrs Hickey presented a petition from 43 citizens of the Northern Territory requesting the Assembly to prevent the closure of Karguru Primary School.
Petition read.
Mrs Hickey presented a further petition from 14 citizens of the Northern Territory in similar terms to the petition presented by Mr Finch this day.
Mr Lanhupuy presented a petition from 13 citizens of the Northern Territory in similar terms to the petition presented by Mr Finch this day.
Mr Bell presented a petition from 23 citizens of the Northern Territory in similar terms to that presented by Mr Finch this day.
Petition read.
Mr Manzie presented a petition from 23 citizens of the Northern Territory in similar terms to the petition presented by Mr Finch this day.
Mrs Padgham-Purich presented a petition from 23 citizens of the Northern Territory in similar terms to the petition presented by Mr Finch this day.
Mr Tipiloura presented a petition from 69 citizens of the Northern Territory in similar terms to the petition presented by Mr Finch this day.
4. QUESTIONS:
Questions were asked of Ministers.
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A supplementary answer was given by the Minister for Industries and Development (Mr Hatton) to a question asked by the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) this day.
A supplementary answer was given by the Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Finch) to a question asked by the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) this day.
A supplementary answer was given by the Minister for Health and Community Services (Mr Manzie) to a question asked by the Member for Nelson
(Mrs Padgham-Purich) on 14 August 1991.
A supplementary answer was given by the Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) to a question asked by the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) on 14 August 1991.
A supplementary answer was given by the Minister for Health and Community Services (Mr Manzie) to a question asked by the Member for Barkly (Mrs Hickey) this day.
5. ROYAL COMMISSION INTO ABORIGINAL DEATHS IN CUSTODY NATIONAL REPORT - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) made a statement relating to the National Report of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.
Mr Perron moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) debate was adjourned.
6. SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS - COGNATE DEBATE:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent Government Business, Orders of the Day No.13
relating to Reports of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and the Order of the Day relating to the Ministerial Statement made today
concerning the National Report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Deaths in Custody being considered cognately and the questions relating to those
Orders of the Day being put in one motion to take note of the Reports and Statement.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
7. ORDER OF BUSINESS:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, moved - That General Business, Notice No.2 relating to the Electoral Amendment Bill (No.2) 1991 (Serial 87)
be brought on forthwith.
Question - put and passed.
8. ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILL (No.2) 1991 (Serial 87):
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), pursuant to notice, presented aBill for an Act to amend the Electoral Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Ede moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 12.15 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.
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Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) debate was adjourned.
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9. POLICE ADMINISTRATION (TAPE RECORDING OF INTERVIEWS) AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 67):
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Police Administration Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Ede moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Treasurer (Mr Coulter) debate was adjourned.
10. MINISTERIAL CODE OF CONDUCT - MOTION NEGATIVED:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) moved - That this Assembly is of the opinion that there should be a written
Code of Conduct for Ministers and that a copy of that Code of Conduct, when determined, should be tabled in the Assembly.
Debate ensued.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 13 NOES, 11
Mr Coulter Mr Bailey
Mr Dondas Mr Bell
Mr Finch Mr Cartwright
Mr Hatton Mr Collins
Mr Manzie Mr Ede
Mr McCarthy Mrs Hickey
Mr Ortmann Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Palmer Mrs Padgham-Purich
Mr Poole Mr Smith
Mr Reed Mr Stirling
Mr Setter Mr Tipiloura
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put and negatived.
11. CORPORATIONS (NORTHERN TERRITORY) AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 85):
The Member for Greatorex (Mr Collins), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Corporations (Northern Territory) Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Collins moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) debate was adjourned.
12. LEGAL PRACTITIONERS AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 86):
The Member for Greatorex (Mr Collins), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Legal Practitioners Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Collins moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) debate was adjourned.
13. NOTICE WITHDRAWN - ABC RADIO SPORTS:
Pursuant to Standing Order 126, General Business Notice No.6 relating to ABC Radio Sports was withdrawn.
14. CUTS TO SOCIAL SERVICES, WELFARE AND EDUCATION - MOTION NEGATIVED:
The Member for Barkly (Mrs Hickey) moved - That this Assembly -
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(1) notes that, since its election in October 1990, the Northern Territory Government has introduced a
programme of savage cuts on social services, welfare and education; and
(2) is of the opinion that these savage cuts:
(a) have had the effect of making the Territory a less attractive place to live and work; and
(b) have placed at risk the future development of the Northern Territory.
Debate ensued.
The Minister for Education (Mr Stone) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put and passed.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put and negatived.
15. NORTHERN TERRITORY LAW REFORM COMMITTEE REPORT - MOTION NEGATIVED:
The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) moved - That this Assembly -
(1) notes the Report of the Northern Territory Law Reform Committee entitled "Report on Appeals from
Administrative Decisions"; and
(2) declares its intention to introduce and pass legislation which will incorporate the recommendations of the
Committee in Territory law.
Debate ensued.
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put and passed.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put and negatived.
16. EVENING MEAL ADJOURNMENT - MOTION NEGATIVED:
The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) moved - That this Assembly -
(1) adopt a practice whereby on any sitting day where the motion that "the Assembly do now adjourn", pursuant to
Standing Orders 41 and 42, has not been moved before 6.00 pm, the sitting of the Assembly be suspended
for one and a half hours from the completion of the speech being made at that time; and
(2) refer the matter of civilised evening meal arrangements to the House Committee.
Debate ensued.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put and passed.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 11 NOES, 12
Mr Bailey Mr Coulter
Mr Bell Mr Dondas
Mr Cartwright Mr Finch
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Mr Collins Mr Hatton
Mr Ede Mr McCarthy
Mrs Hickey Mr Ortmann
Mr Lanhupuy Mr Palmer
Mrs Padgham-Purich Mr Poole
Mr Smith Mr Reed
Mr Stirling Mr Setter
Mr Tipiloura Mr Stone
Mr Vale
Motion negatived accordingly.
17. PORNOGRAPHIC VIDEOS (PROHIBITION) BILL 1991 (Serial 95):
The Member for Greatorex (Mr Collins), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to prohibit the production, distribution, advertising and exhibition
of pornographic videotapes, and for related purposes.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Collins moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Papers tabled: Mr Collins, by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers -
. News Release, "ALP Politicians Linked to OrganisedCrime Identities", Dennis Stevenson, MLA, dated 9 August 1991;
. Speech by Mr Dennis Stevenson, MLA, pages 1313 to 1323, dated 16 April 1991, ACT Legislative Assembly;
. Speech by Mr Dennis Stevenson, MLA, pages 1683 to 1717, dated 30 April 1991, ACT Legislative Assembly; and
. Article, "Flesh and Blood", New Scientist magazine, dated 5 May 1990.
And Mr Collins having made an unparliamentary reference to a Member of the Commonwealth Parliament -
Ruling by Speaker: The Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 62, ordered that certain words used by Mr Collins
be not published in the Hansard report.
On the motion of the Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) debate was adjourned.
18. PLANNING AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 28):
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 resumed.
Question - put and negatived.
19. CRIMINAL LAW (CONDITIONAL RELEASE OF OFFENDERS) AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 29):
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 resumed.
Question - put and negatived.
20. EDUCATION AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 30):
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 resumed.
Question - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
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AYES, 2 NOES, 20
Mr Collins Mr Bailey
Mrs Padgham-Purich Mr Bell
Mr Cartwright
Mr Coulter
Mr Dondas
Mr Ede
Mr Finch
Mr Hatton
Mrs Hickey
Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Manzie
Mr McCarthy
Mr Ortmann
Mr Palmer
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stirling
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
Motion negatived accordingly.
21. ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 33):
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.
The Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Coulter) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put and passed.
Question - That the Bill be now read a second time - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 2 NOES, 20
Mr Collins Mr Bailey
Mrs Padgham-Purich Mr Bell
Mr Cartwright
Mr Coulter
Mr Dondas
Mr Ede
Mr Finch
Mr Hatton
Mrs Hickey
Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Manzie
Mr McCarthy
Mr Ortmann
Mr Palmer
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stirling
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
Motion negatived accordingly.
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22. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE - SECOND REPORT ON ACTUAL AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - PAPER NOTED:
The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion of the Member for Karama (Mr Palmer) (14 February 1991) -
That the Assembly take note of the Paper -
Debate resumed.
Extension of time: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) moved - That the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) be granted an extension of time -
Question - put and negatived.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
23. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE - REPORT ON AUDITOR-GENERAL'S REPORTS 1987-1988 AND 1988-89 - PAPER NOTED:
The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion of the Member for Karama (Mr Palmer) (8 May 1991) -
That the Assembly take note of the Paper -
The Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) moved the following amendment -
at the end of the motion add:
"and is of the opinion that the Government should implement Recommendation 7 of the Report and
introduce legislation to make the Auditor-General for the Northern Territory responsible for the audit
of all companies, corporations and trusts in which the Government maintains a controlling interest".
Debate ensued.
Question - That the words proposed to be added, be added - put and negatived.
Question - That the Assembly take note of the Paper - put and passed.
24. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 10.48 pm until tomorrow at 10.00 a.m.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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Date : 21/08/1991
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10.00 a.m., pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker, the Honourable N.M. Dondas, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. PETITIONS:
Mr Bailey presented a petition from 563 citizens of the Northern Territory requesting the Assembly ensure that recycling facilities be provided.
Petition read
Mr Bell presented a petition from 675 citizens objecting to a rezoning application by Denis Hornsby for Petrick Road, Alice Springs.
Petition read.
Mr Cartwright presented a petition from 98 citizens of the Northern Territory requesting the Assembly retain the
Mataranka and Victoria River Downs health clinics.
Petition read
Mr Ede presented a petition from 1999 citizens of the Northern Territory requesting a recycling facility in Alice Springs.
Petition read.
Mr Finch presented a petition from 26 citizens of the Northern Territory requesting the Assembly to recognise the detriment to
the quality of education that proposed cuts to educational services will have.
Mrs Hickey presented a petition from 43 citizens of the Northern Territory requesting the Assembly to prevent the closure of Karguru Primary School.
Petition read.
Mrs Hickey presented a further petition from 14 citizens of the Northern Territory in similar terms to the petition presented by Mr Finch this day.
Mr Lanhupuy presented a petition from 13 citizens of the Northern Territory in similar terms to the petition presented by Mr Finch this day.
Mr Bell presented a petition from 23 citizens of the Northern Territory in similar terms to that presented by Mr Finch this day.
Petition read.
Mr Manzie presented a petition from 23 citizens of the Northern Territory in similar terms to the petition presented by Mr Finch this day.
Mrs Padgham-Purich presented a petition from 23 citizens of the Northern Territory in similar terms to the petition presented by Mr Finch this day.
Mr Tipiloura presented a petition from 69 citizens of the Northern Territory in similar terms to the petition presented by Mr Finch this day.
4. QUESTIONS:
Questions were asked of Ministers.
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A supplementary answer was given by the Minister for Industries and Development (Mr Hatton) to a question asked by the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) this day.
A supplementary answer was given by the Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Finch) to a question asked by the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) this day.
A supplementary answer was given by the Minister for Health and Community Services (Mr Manzie) to a question asked by the Member for Nelson
(Mrs Padgham-Purich) on 14 August 1991.
A supplementary answer was given by the Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) to a question asked by the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) on 14 August 1991.
A supplementary answer was given by the Minister for Health and Community Services (Mr Manzie) to a question asked by the Member for Barkly (Mrs Hickey) this day.
5. ROYAL COMMISSION INTO ABORIGINAL DEATHS IN CUSTODY NATIONAL REPORT - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) made a statement relating to the National Report of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.
Mr Perron moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) debate was adjourned.
6. SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS - COGNATE DEBATE:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent Government Business, Orders of the Day No.13
relating to Reports of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and the Order of the Day relating to the Ministerial Statement made today
concerning the National Report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Deaths in Custody being considered cognately and the questions relating to those
Orders of the Day being put in one motion to take note of the Reports and Statement.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
7. ORDER OF BUSINESS:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, moved - That General Business, Notice No.2 relating to the Electoral Amendment Bill (No.2) 1991 (Serial 87)
be brought on forthwith.
Question - put and passed.
8. ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILL (No.2) 1991 (Serial 87):
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), pursuant to notice, presented aBill for an Act to amend the Electoral Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Ede moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 12.15 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.
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Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) debate was adjourned.
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9. POLICE ADMINISTRATION (TAPE RECORDING OF INTERVIEWS) AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 67):
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Police Administration Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Ede moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Treasurer (Mr Coulter) debate was adjourned.
10. MINISTERIAL CODE OF CONDUCT - MOTION NEGATIVED:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) moved - That this Assembly is of the opinion that there should be a written
Code of Conduct for Ministers and that a copy of that Code of Conduct, when determined, should be tabled in the Assembly.
Debate ensued.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 13 NOES, 11
Mr Coulter Mr Bailey
Mr Dondas Mr Bell
Mr Finch Mr Cartwright
Mr Hatton Mr Collins
Mr Manzie Mr Ede
Mr McCarthy Mrs Hickey
Mr Ortmann Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Palmer Mrs Padgham-Purich
Mr Poole Mr Smith
Mr Reed Mr Stirling
Mr Setter Mr Tipiloura
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put and negatived.
11. CORPORATIONS (NORTHERN TERRITORY) AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 85):
The Member for Greatorex (Mr Collins), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Corporations (Northern Territory) Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Collins moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) debate was adjourned.
12. LEGAL PRACTITIONERS AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 86):
The Member for Greatorex (Mr Collins), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Legal Practitioners Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Collins moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) debate was adjourned.
13. NOTICE WITHDRAWN - ABC RADIO SPORTS:
Pursuant to Standing Order 126, General Business Notice No.6 relating to ABC Radio Sports was withdrawn.
14. CUTS TO SOCIAL SERVICES, WELFARE AND EDUCATION - MOTION NEGATIVED:
The Member for Barkly (Mrs Hickey) moved - That this Assembly -
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(1) notes that, since its election in October 1990, the Northern Territory Government has introduced a
programme of savage cuts on social services, welfare and education; and
(2) is of the opinion that these savage cuts:
(a) have had the effect of making the Territory a less attractive place to live and work; and
(b) have placed at risk the future development of the Northern Territory.
Debate ensued.
The Minister for Education (Mr Stone) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put and passed.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put and negatived.
15. NORTHERN TERRITORY LAW REFORM COMMITTEE REPORT - MOTION NEGATIVED:
The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) moved - That this Assembly -
(1) notes the Report of the Northern Territory Law Reform Committee entitled "Report on Appeals from
Administrative Decisions"; and
(2) declares its intention to introduce and pass legislation which will incorporate the recommendations of the
Committee in Territory law.
Debate ensued.
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put and passed.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put and negatived.
16. EVENING MEAL ADJOURNMENT - MOTION NEGATIVED:
The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) moved - That this Assembly -
(1) adopt a practice whereby on any sitting day where the motion that "the Assembly do now adjourn", pursuant to
Standing Orders 41 and 42, has not been moved before 6.00 pm, the sitting of the Assembly be suspended
for one and a half hours from the completion of the speech being made at that time; and
(2) refer the matter of civilised evening meal arrangements to the House Committee.
Debate ensued.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put and passed.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 11 NOES, 12
Mr Bailey Mr Coulter
Mr Bell Mr Dondas
Mr Cartwright Mr Finch
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Mr Collins Mr Hatton
Mr Ede Mr McCarthy
Mrs Hickey Mr Ortmann
Mr Lanhupuy Mr Palmer
Mrs Padgham-Purich Mr Poole
Mr Smith Mr Reed
Mr Stirling Mr Setter
Mr Tipiloura Mr Stone
Mr Vale
Motion negatived accordingly.
17. PORNOGRAPHIC VIDEOS (PROHIBITION) BILL 1991 (Serial 95):
The Member for Greatorex (Mr Collins), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to prohibit the production, distribution, advertising and exhibition
of pornographic videotapes, and for related purposes.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Collins moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Papers tabled: Mr Collins, by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers -
. News Release, "ALP Politicians Linked to OrganisedCrime Identities", Dennis Stevenson, MLA, dated 9 August 1991;
. Speech by Mr Dennis Stevenson, MLA, pages 1313 to 1323, dated 16 April 1991, ACT Legislative Assembly;
. Speech by Mr Dennis Stevenson, MLA, pages 1683 to 1717, dated 30 April 1991, ACT Legislative Assembly; and
. Article, "Flesh and Blood", New Scientist magazine, dated 5 May 1990.
And Mr Collins having made an unparliamentary reference to a Member of the Commonwealth Parliament -
Ruling by Speaker: The Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 62, ordered that certain words used by Mr Collins
be not published in the Hansard report.
On the motion of the Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) debate was adjourned.
18. PLANNING AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 28):
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 resumed.
Question - put and negatived.
19. CRIMINAL LAW (CONDITIONAL RELEASE OF OFFENDERS) AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 29):
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 resumed.
Question - put and negatived.
20. EDUCATION AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 30):
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 resumed.
Question - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
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AYES, 2 NOES, 20
Mr Collins Mr Bailey
Mrs Padgham-Purich Mr Bell
Mr Cartwright
Mr Coulter
Mr Dondas
Mr Ede
Mr Finch
Mr Hatton
Mrs Hickey
Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Manzie
Mr McCarthy
Mr Ortmann
Mr Palmer
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stirling
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
Motion negatived accordingly.
21. ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 33):
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.
The Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Coulter) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put and passed.
Question - That the Bill be now read a second time - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 2 NOES, 20
Mr Collins Mr Bailey
Mrs Padgham-Purich Mr Bell
Mr Cartwright
Mr Coulter
Mr Dondas
Mr Ede
Mr Finch
Mr Hatton
Mrs Hickey
Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Manzie
Mr McCarthy
Mr Ortmann
Mr Palmer
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stirling
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
Motion negatived accordingly.
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22. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE - SECOND REPORT ON ACTUAL AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - PAPER NOTED:
The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion of the Member for Karama (Mr Palmer) (14 February 1991) -
That the Assembly take note of the Paper -
Debate resumed.
Extension of time: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) moved - That the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) be granted an extension of time -
Question - put and negatived.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
23. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE - REPORT ON AUDITOR-GENERAL'S REPORTS 1987-1988 AND 1988-89 - PAPER NOTED:
The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion of the Member for Karama (Mr Palmer) (8 May 1991) -
That the Assembly take note of the Paper -
The Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) moved the following amendment -
at the end of the motion add:
"and is of the opinion that the Government should implement Recommendation 7 of the Report and
introduce legislation to make the Auditor-General for the Northern Territory responsible for the audit
of all companies, corporations and trusts in which the Government maintains a controlling interest".
Debate ensued.
Question - That the words proposed to be added, be added - put and negatived.
Question - That the Assembly take note of the Paper - put and passed.
24. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 10.48 pm until tomorrow at 10.00 a.m.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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