Minutes of Proceedings - 1991-11-12
Sixth Assembly First Session 12/11/1991 Parliamentary Record No. 7
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Date : 12/11/1991__________________________________________________________________________________
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10.00 a.m., pursuant to resolution of the Assembly of 10 October 1991.
The Speaker, the Honourable N.M. Dondas, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. DEATH OF FORMER DEPUTY CLERK, N.J. GLEESON:
The Speaker informed Members that Mr Norman James Gleeson, former Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, died on
5 November 1991. The Speaker advised Members that he had forwarded a message of sympathy to Mrs Gleeson and family.
4. NOTICES:
The following notices were given:
Mr Reed: To present the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Amendment Bill 1991 (Serial 71).
Mr Reed: To present the Forestry Act Repeal Bill 1991 (Serial 72).
5. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS - PACIFIC ISLAND PARLIAMENTARY STUDY TOUR:
The Speaker informed the Assembly of the presence in the gallery of Members of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Study Tour
from Pacific Island Parliaments comprising the Honourable Nuku, MP and Mr Teisina Fuko, MP from Tonga; Mrs O'Love Jacobsen, MLA,
and Mr Opili Talafasi, MLA, from Niue; and the Honourable Roy Degoregore, MP, from Nauru.
The Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitors.
6. QUESTIONS:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) advised Members that the Chief Minister (Mr Perron) was unavoidably absent and that questions
should be directed to the Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Coulter) during Mr Perron's absence.
Questions were asked of Ministers.
7. FUTURE OF YULARA AND THE SHERATON HOTELS - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
The Minister for Industries and Development (Mr Hatton) made a statement relating to the future of Yulara and the Sheraton Hotels in the Northern Territory.
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Papers tabled: Mr Hatton laid on the Table the following Papers -
. Summary Report on the Investnorth Group of Companies for the Chief Minister, Northern Territory Government,
by BT Corporate Finance Limited, dated September 1991; and
. Realising the Potential of Yulara, Business Plan, Prepared for Investnorth Management Pty Ltd by the Collins Hill
Group Pty Ltd, dated October 1991.
Mr Hatton moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 11.50 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
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Debate ensued.
The Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr Bailey) moved the following amendment -
Omit all words after "That" and insert the following in their stead:
"this Government deserves the condemnation of this House for the careless, profligate and financially irresponsible manner
in which it has treated taxpayers' funds in respect of Yulara and the Sheraton-managed hotels in Alice Springs and Darwin.".
And the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) addressing the Chair -
The Minister for Industries and Development (Mr Hatton) moved - That the Leader of the Opposition be no longer heard.
Question - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 14 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 Perron Mr Smith
Mr Poole Mr Stirling
Mr Reed Mr Tipiloura
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
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Mr Hatton moved - That the question - That the amendment moved by Mr Bailey be agreed to - be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 14 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 Perron Mr Smith
Mr Poole Mr Stirling
Mr Reed Mr Tipiloura
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That the amendment be agreed to - put and negatived.
Debate resumed.
Question - That the Assembly take note of the Statement - put and passed.
8. ADOPTION OF CHILDREN AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 75):
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 passed.
Bill read a second time.
Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bill to be moved forthwith.
On the motion of the Minister for Health and Community Services (Mr Manzie) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
9. DENTAL AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 76); and DENTAL (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 1991 (Serial 77):
The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question - That the Bills be now read a second time -
Question - put and passed.
Bills read a second time.
Leave granted for a motion for the third readings of the Bills to be moved forthwith.
The Minister for Health and Community Services (Mr Manzie) moved - That the Bills be now read a third time.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
The Bills were read a third time and passed to be proposed laws.
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10. TERRITORY INSURANCE OFFICE AMENDMENT BILL (No.2) 1991 (Serial 102):
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 passed.
Bill read a second time.
Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bill to be moved forthwith.
The Minister for Lands and Housing (Mr Ortmann) moved -
That the Bill be now read a third time.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
The Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
11. DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPS (MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS) BILL 1991 (Serial 79); and ADMINISTRATION AND PROBATE AMENDMENT
(DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPS) BILL 1991 (Serial 80):
The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question - That the Bills be now read a second time -
Debate resumed.
Question - put and passed.
Bills read a second time.
Leave granted for a motion for the third readings of the Bills to be moved forthwith.
On the motion of the Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) the Bills were read a third time and passed to be proposed laws.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Papers tabled: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), by leave, laid on the Table the following Reports -
. Northern Territory Planning Authority, Alice Springs and Planning Area 8, dated 12 September 1989;
. Northern Territory Planning Authority, Alice Springs and Planning Area 8, dated 14 May 1991; and
. Northern Territory Planning Authority, Alice Springs and Planning Area 8, dated 9 July 1991.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 7.43 p.m. until tomorrow at 10.00 a.m.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday, 12 November 1991:
By-laws:
Amendments of Northern Territory University (Academic Board) By-laws
Amendments of Northern Territory University (Degrees and Other Awards) By-laws
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Hospital Management Boards Reports:
Alice Springs, 1990-91
Gove District, 1990-91
Katherine, 1990-91
Tennant Creek, 1990-91
Ombudsman (Northern Territory) Act:
Appointment by Administrator of Ian Victor Knight as Ombudsman, dated 14 October 1991
Regulations 1991:
No.52, Amendments of Justices Regulations
No.53, Heritage Conservation Regulations
No.54, Territory Wildlife Park Management Committee Regulations
No.55, Amendments of Public Health (Medical and Dental Inspection of School Children) Regulations.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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Date : 12/11/1991
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10.00 a.m., pursuant to resolution of the Assembly of 10 October 1991.
The Speaker, the Honourable N.M. Dondas, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. DEATH OF FORMER DEPUTY CLERK, N.J. GLEESON:
The Speaker informed Members that Mr Norman James Gleeson, former Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, died on
5 November 1991. The Speaker advised Members that he had forwarded a message of sympathy to Mrs Gleeson and family.
4. NOTICES:
The following notices were given:
Mr Reed: To present the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Amendment Bill 1991 (Serial 71).
Mr Reed: To present the Forestry Act Repeal Bill 1991 (Serial 72).
5. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS - PACIFIC ISLAND PARLIAMENTARY STUDY TOUR:
The Speaker informed the Assembly of the presence in the gallery of Members of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Study Tour
from Pacific Island Parliaments comprising the Honourable Nuku, MP and Mr Teisina Fuko, MP from Tonga; Mrs O'Love Jacobsen, MLA,
and Mr Opili Talafasi, MLA, from Niue; and the Honourable Roy Degoregore, MP, from Nauru.
The Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitors.
6. QUESTIONS:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) advised Members that the Chief Minister (Mr Perron) was unavoidably absent and that questions
should be directed to the Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Coulter) during Mr Perron's absence.
Questions were asked of Ministers.
7. FUTURE OF YULARA AND THE SHERATON HOTELS - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
The Minister for Industries and Development (Mr Hatton) made a statement relating to the future of Yulara and the Sheraton Hotels in the Northern Territory.
Page 215
Papers tabled: Mr Hatton laid on the Table the following Papers -
. Summary Report on the Investnorth Group of Companies for the Chief Minister, Northern Territory Government,
by BT Corporate Finance Limited, dated September 1991; and
. Realising the Potential of Yulara, Business Plan, Prepared for Investnorth Management Pty Ltd by the Collins Hill
Group Pty Ltd, dated October 1991.
Mr Hatton moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
____________________
Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 11.50 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
____________________
Debate ensued.
The Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr Bailey) moved the following amendment -
Omit all words after "That" and insert the following in their stead:
"this Government deserves the condemnation of this House for the careless, profligate and financially irresponsible manner
in which it has treated taxpayers' funds in respect of Yulara and the Sheraton-managed hotels in Alice Springs and Darwin.".
And the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) addressing the Chair -
The Minister for Industries and Development (Mr Hatton) moved - That the Leader of the Opposition be no longer heard.
Question - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 14 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 Perron Mr Smith
Mr Poole Mr Stirling
Mr Reed Mr Tipiloura
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
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Mr Hatton moved - That the question - That the amendment moved by Mr Bailey be agreed to - be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 14 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 Perron Mr Smith
Mr Poole Mr Stirling
Mr Reed Mr Tipiloura
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That the amendment be agreed to - put and negatived.
Debate resumed.
Question - That the Assembly take note of the Statement - put and passed.
8. ADOPTION OF CHILDREN AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 75):
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 passed.
Bill read a second time.
Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bill to be moved forthwith.
On the motion of the Minister for Health and Community Services (Mr Manzie) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
9. DENTAL AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 76); and DENTAL (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 1991 (Serial 77):
The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question - That the Bills be now read a second time -
Question - put and passed.
Bills read a second time.
Leave granted for a motion for the third readings of the Bills to be moved forthwith.
The Minister for Health and Community Services (Mr Manzie) moved - That the Bills be now read a third time.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
The Bills were read a third time and passed to be proposed laws.
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10. TERRITORY INSURANCE OFFICE AMENDMENT BILL (No.2) 1991 (Serial 102):
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 passed.
Bill read a second time.
Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bill to be moved forthwith.
The Minister for Lands and Housing (Mr Ortmann) moved -
That the Bill be now read a third time.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
The Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
11. DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPS (MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS) BILL 1991 (Serial 79); and ADMINISTRATION AND PROBATE AMENDMENT
(DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPS) BILL 1991 (Serial 80):
The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question - That the Bills be now read a second time -
Debate resumed.
Question - put and passed.
Bills read a second time.
Leave granted for a motion for the third readings of the Bills to be moved forthwith.
On the motion of the Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) the Bills were read a third time and passed to be proposed laws.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Papers tabled: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), by leave, laid on the Table the following Reports -
. Northern Territory Planning Authority, Alice Springs and Planning Area 8, dated 12 September 1989;
. Northern Territory Planning Authority, Alice Springs and Planning Area 8, dated 14 May 1991; and
. Northern Territory Planning Authority, Alice Springs and Planning Area 8, dated 9 July 1991.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 7.43 p.m. until tomorrow at 10.00 a.m.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday, 12 November 1991:
By-laws:
Amendments of Northern Territory University (Academic Board) By-laws
Amendments of Northern Territory University (Degrees and Other Awards) By-laws
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Hospital Management Boards Reports:
Alice Springs, 1990-91
Gove District, 1990-91
Katherine, 1990-91
Tennant Creek, 1990-91
Ombudsman (Northern Territory) Act:
Appointment by Administrator of Ian Victor Knight as Ombudsman, dated 14 October 1991
Regulations 1991:
No.52, Amendments of Justices Regulations
No.53, Heritage Conservation Regulations
No.54, Territory Wildlife Park Management Committee Regulations
No.55, Amendments of Public Health (Medical and Dental Inspection of School Children) Regulations.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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