Minutes of Proceedings - 1991-11-19
Sixth Assembly First Session 12/11/1991 Parliamentary Record No. 7
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Date : 19/11/1991__________________________________________________________________________________
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. QUESTIONS:
Questions were asked of Ministers.
Distinguished visitor - Mr C.C. Firmin: The Speaker informed the Assembly that Mr Colin Firmin, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly,
was present in the Gallery.
The Speaker extended a warm welcome to Mr Firmin.
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
4. PROGRESS REPORT No.2 BY WORKING PARTY ON PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE REPORTS - PAPER TABLED:
The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) laid on the Table Progress Report, No.2 by the Working Party considering the Public Accounts Committee's Report No.12.
Mr Coulter made a statement relating thereto.
5. JUVENILE JUSTICE ACT, ANNUAL REPORTS 1984 TO 1990 - REPORTS TABLED - REPORTS NOTED:
The Minister for Correctional Services (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the following Papers -
. Annual Report pursuant to section 5 of the Juvenile Justice Act 1983, Department of Correctional Services, 1984;
. Annual Report pursuant to section 5 of the Juvenile Justice Act 1983, Department of Correctional Services, 1985;
. Report pursuant to section 5 of the Juvenile Justice Act 1983, Department of Correctional Services, 1986;
. Report on Administration of the Juvenile Justice Act made pursuant to section 5 of the Juvenile Justice Act 1983, Department of Correctional Services, 1987;
. Report made pursuant to section 5 of the Juvenile Justice Act 1983 on Administration of the Juvenile Justice Act 1988, Department of Correctional Services;
. Report made pursuant to section 5 of the Juvenile Justice Act 1983, on Administration of the Juvenile Justice Act 1989, Department of Correctional Services; and
. Annual Report, Report made pursuant to section 5 of the Juvenile Justice Act 1983, on Administration of the Act, 1990, Department of Correctional Services.
Mr Reed made a statement relating thereto.
Mr Reed moved - That the Assembly take note of the Reports.
Debate ensued.
Want of Confidence Amendment: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) moved the following amendment -
at the end of the motion add -
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"and that the Assembly has no confidence in the Minister's administration of the Juvenile Justice Act.".
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter), informed the Assembly that the Government, pursuant to Standing Order 95,
accepted the amendment as a want of confidence amendment.
Debate ensued.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 11.51 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
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Personal explanation: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), pursuant to Standing Order 54, made a personal explanation in relation to comments made
by the Minister for Correctional Services (Mr Reed) during this debate.
Personal explanation: The Minister for Correctional Services (Mr Reed), pursuant to Standing Order 54, made a personal explanation relating to comments
made by Mr Bell during this debate.
Debate continued.
Question - That the amendment expressing no confidence in the Minister for Correctional Services, be agreed to - put and negatived.
Debate continued.
Personal explanation: Mr Bell, pursuant to Standing Order 54, made a further personal explanation in relation to comments made by the
Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) during this debate.
Debate continued.
Question - That the Assembly take note of the Reports - put and passed.
6. APPROPRIATION BILL, COMMITTEE PROCEDURES - REFERENCE TO STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE - MOTION AGREED TO:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), pursuant to notice, moved - That the following matter be referred to the Standing Orders Committee:
(1) the most appropriate procedure for considering in detail the Departmental Estimates contained within the Appropriation Bill; and
(2) the Committee report to the Assembly in time to effect any recommended changes before consideration of the 1992-93 Budget.
Debate ensued.
The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - put and passed.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put and passed.
7. REQUEST FOR CERTAIN PAPERS TO BE TABLED - MOTION NEGATIVED:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), pursuant to notice, moved - That, pursuant to Standing Order 251, there be laid on the Table the following documents:
(1) the Partnership Deed concerning the Yulara Development Corporation between Investnorth and the
Commonwealth Trading Bank; the National Commercial Banking Corporation; National Westminster
Finance; Capel Court; Beneficial Finance Corporation; James Hardie Finance, and any trust deeds
entered into by one or more of the parties as a result;
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(2) all financial projections and reports produced by, for or on behalf of Investnorth Limited, Investnorth
Management Pty Ltd and Investnorth Trust (hereinafter referred to as "Investnorth") or any of their
officers, since Investnorth's inception;
(3) any correspondence between the Territory Government and the substantial shareholders in Yulara
Development Company Proprietary Limited, namely the Territory Insurance Office, Henry and Walker
Pty Ltd and National Mutual Royal Bank concerning any Territory Government undertakings or guarantees
concerning profits or returns to the shareholders;
(4) the terms of the Cabinet approval of the establishment of Investnorth, including any conditions or
limitations on the authority of Investnorth to act as agent of the Territory Government;
(5) any correspondence between the Chief Minister, Treasurer or Attorney-General, or their Departments,
and Investnorth concerning the terms of any express or implied authority for Investnorth to act on behalf
of the Territory Government;
(6) any correspondence between the Territory Government, or any of its agents or authorities and the
Manolas Companies concerning the terms of the lease of the Darwin Sheraton site and any returns
or profits for the Manolas Companies;
(7) all correspondence between the Territory Government and Investnorth since its inception;
(8) all correspondence between the Yulara Development Company Limited, Investnorth Management
Pty Ltd and its auditors, Pannell Kerr Forster concerning the accounts;
(9) any correspondence between the Treasury, the Treasurer and the Chief Minister and his Department
concerning the Territory Government's financial exposure through the activities of Investnorth;
(10) any correspondence between the Territory Loans Management Corporation, Treasury, the
Treasurer, the Chief Minister and his Department concerning the financial status of any loans or
financial arrangements entered into by Investnorth;
(11) all correspondence and supporting documentation detailing agreements entered into by Investnorth
and the State Bank of South Australia and National Australia Limited concerning the financing of the
Alice Springs Sheraton; and
(12) copies of the following reports, if they are not already covered:
(a) Operations and Market Positioning Analysis of the Sheraton by Pannell Kerr and Forster in 1989;
(b) Report on Expanded Visitor Activities at Yulara by Gillam 1989;
(c) Yulara Market Research Surveys by AGB-McNair in 1990;
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(d) Economic Benefits Study of Yulara by Pannell Kerr Forster in 1991; and
(e) Hotel Sales Report by Finch-Freeman on Yulara in 1991.
Debate ensued.
The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) 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, 14 NOES, 9
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 Mr Smith
Mr Perron Mr Stirling
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 9 NOES, 14
Mr Bailey Mr Coulter
Mr Bell Mr Dondas
Mr Cartwright Mr Finch
Mr Collins Mr Hatton
Mr Ede Mr Manzie
Mrs Hickey Mr McCarthy
Mr Lanhupuy Mr Ortmann
Mr Smith Mr Palmer
Mr Stirling Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
Motion negatived accordingly.
8. EFFECTS OF PROPOSED GOODS AND SERVICES TAX - MOTION AGREED TO:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), pursuant to notice, moved - That -
(1) This Assembly requests the Treasurer to undertake a detailed analysis of the effect the Goods and Services
Tax as proposed by the Federal Opposition would have on the Northern Territory and report to the Legislative
Assembly, as soon as possible, but not later than 30 June 1992;
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(2) The Treasurer include in the study a detailed analysis of the potential impact of the tax on:
(a) each of the industry sectors described in the Northern Territory input/output table conducted
by the Centre for South Australian Economic Studies;
(b) recipients of Welfare-type benefits in urban and rural locations;
(c) people employed under the Community Development Employment Programme;
(d) part-time business people such as market stall operators, weekend fishermen and horticulturists;
(e) Northern Territory Government sector revenue raising; and
(f) the Racing and Gaming Industry;
(3) The Study, amongst other things, include an analysis of:
(a) compliance costs, both initial and ongoing, taking particular account of the difficulty often experienced
by Aboriginal and ethnic business people in form filling and compliance with "red tape";
(b) the impact of freight costs on residents in urban and isolated Territory communities;
(c) the flow on effect of any inflationary surge that may follow; and
(d) matters of equity between people on different income levels, in different age brackets and for various
sized families, taking account of those living in different degrees of isolation; and
(4) The Report include any data, calculations and external reports commissioned and, if the Legislative Assembly be not sitting when the
Report is completed, the Report be made public and a copy be forwarded to each Member of the Assembly.
Debate ensued.
The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - put and passed.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put and passed.
9. STATE SQUARE PROJECT- PROPOSED REFERENCE TO PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE - MOTION NEGATIVED:
The Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr Bailey), pursuant to notice, moved - That - The following matter be referred to the Public Accounts Committee for inquiry
and report: the State Square Project with particular reference to -
(a) original Tendering Procedures;
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(b) the role and responsibility of the Department of Transport and Works;
(c) the role and responsibility of the Private Sector Project Manager;
(d) the cost of the project including projections of Final Cost;
(e) the proportion of work allocated to local businesses; and
(f) whether the matters raised in the Auditor-General's 1989/90 Report warrant further action.
Debate ensued.
The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Finch) 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, 14 NOES, 10
Mr Coulter Mr Bailey
Mr Dondas Mr Bell
Mr Finch Mr Cartwright
Mr Hatton Mr Ede
Mr Manzie Mrs Hickey
Mr McCarthy Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Ortmann Mrs Padgham-Purich
Mr Palmer Mr Smith
Mr Perron Mr Stirling
Mr Poole Mr Tipiloura
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put and negatived.
10. ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILL (No.2) 1991 (Serial 87):
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.
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, 15 NOES, 9
Mr Collins Mr Bailey
Mr Dondas Mr Bell
Mr Finch Mr Cartwright
Mr Hatton Mr Ede
Mr Manzie Mrs Hickey
Mr McCarthy Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Ortmann Mr Smith
Mrs Padgham-Purich Mr Stirling
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Mr Palmer Mr Tipiloura
Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That the Bill be now read a second time - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 9 NOES, 15
Mr Bailey Mr Collins
Mr Bell Mr Dondas
Mr Cartwright Mr Finch
Mr Ede Mr Hatton
Mrs Hickey Mr Manzie
Mr Lanhupuy Mr McCarthy
Mr Smith Mr Ortmann
Mr Stirling Mrs Padgham-Purich
Mr Tipiloura Mr Palmer
Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
Motion negatived accordingly.
11. POLICE ADMINISTRATION (TAPE RECORDING OF INTERVIEWS) AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 67):
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) -
AYES, 9 NOES, 15
Mr Bailey Mr Collins
Mr Bell Mr Dondas
Mr Cartwright Mr Finch
Mr Ede Mr Hatton
Mrs Hickey Mr Manzie
Mr Lanhupuy Mr McCarthy
Mr Smith Mr Ortmann
Mr Stirling Mrs Padgham-Purich
Mr Tipiloura Mr Palmer
Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
Motion negatived accordingly.
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12. CORPORATIONS (NORTHERN TERRITORY) AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 85):
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.
13. LEGAL PRACTITIONERS AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 86):
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.
14. PORNOGRAPHIC VIDEOS (PROHIBITION) BILL 1991 (Serial 95):
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.
Papers tabled: The Member for Greatorex (Mr Collins), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers -
. "The White-Collar Connection", speech by Dennis Stevenson, Member of the ACT Legislative Assembly, dated 30 April 1991; and
. Video Cassette Licensing Agreement between Sienna Pty Ltd and VCX Incorporated, signed by Tom Gajic and Norman Arno, dated 1 October 1985.
Debate continued.
Question - put and negatived.
15. SESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT - CITIZEN INITIATED REFERENDUMS - PAPER NOTED:
The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion of the Chairman of the Constitutional Development Committee
(Mr Hatton) 22 August 1991) - That the Assembly take note of the Paper -
Debate resumed.
Question - put and passed.
16. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE, REPORTS No.13 AND No.15 - PAPERS TABLED - PAPERS PRINTED:
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (Mr Palmer), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers -
. Public Accounts Committee, Annual Report, year ended 30 June 1991, Report No.13, dated October 1991; and
. Public Accounts Committee, Report on the Biennial Conference of Public Accounts Committees, Darwin - May 1991, Report No.15, dated November 1991.
Mr Palmer moved - That the Reports be printed.
Question - put and passed.
17. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE - REPORT ON 1990 ELECTION COSTS - REPORT TABLED - REPORT PRINTED - REPORT NOTED:
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (Mr Palmer) laid on the Table the Report on the 1990 Election Costs, Public Accounts Committee
Report No.14, dated November 1991.
Mr Palmer moved - That the Report be printed.
Question - put and passed.
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Mr Palmer moved - That the Assembly take note of the Report.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
18. SESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ANNUAL REPORT 1990-91 - PAPER TABLED - PAPER NOTED:
The Chairman of the Sessional Committee on Constitutional Development (Mr Hatton), by leave, laid on the Table the Annual Report of the Sessional Committee on Constitutional Development for 1990-91. Mr Hatton moved - That the Assembly take note of the Paper.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
19. DISCHARGE OF BUSINESS:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the following Government Business, Orders of the Day be discharged from the Notice Paper -
. No. 2 - Draft Water Bill 1991;
. No.11 - Tourism - Ministerial Statement; and
. No.12 - Road Use Charges - Interstate Commission Report - Ministerial Statement.
Question - put and passed.
20. SESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON USE AND ABUSE OF ALCOHOL BY THE COMMUNITY - CHANGE OF MEMBERSHIP:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the Minister for Industries and Development (Mr Hatton) be discharged from the Committee
and the Member for Goyder (Mr McCarthy) be appointed in his place.
Question - put and passed.
21. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT (No.3) 1991 (Serial 121):
The Minister for Sport, Recreation, Ethnic Affairs and Local Government (Mr Vale), by leave, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Local Government Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Vale moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
22. LAW REFORM (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) AMENDMENT BILL (No.2) 1991 (Serial 122):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), by leave, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
23. TRAFFIC AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 120):
The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Finch), by leave, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Traffic Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Finch moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) debate was adjourned.
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24. BUSHFIRES AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 123):
The Minister for Conservation (Mr Reed), by leave, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Bushfires Act and the Volunteer Bushfires Brigades Regulations.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Reed moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Arnhem (Mr Lanhupuy) debate was adjourned.
25. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' SUPERANNUATION AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 124):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) for and on behalf of the Chief Minister (Mr Perron), by leave, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Legislative Assembly
Members' Superannuation Act.
Bill read a first time.
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.
26. TOBACCO BILL 1991 (Serial 118):
The Minister for Health and Community Services (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to restrict the sale of tobacco products,
to control advertising of tobacco products and for related purposes.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Barkly (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.
27. WATER BILL 1991 (Serial 110); and MINING AMENDMENT BILL (No.3) 1991 (Serial 111):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Take two Bills together: The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Finch) moved - That so much of Standing Orders
be suspended as would prevent two Bills, the Water Bill 1991 (Serial 110); and the Mining Amendment Bill (No.3) 1991 (Serial 111) -
(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 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 Finch, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to provide for the investigation, use, control, protection, management and administration
of water resources, and for related purposes; and a Bill for an Act to amend the Mining Act.
Bills read a first time.
Mr Finch moved - That the Bills be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) debate was adjourned.
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28. PASTORAL LAND BILL 1991 (Serial 105):
The Minister for Lands and Housing (Mr Ortmann), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to make provision for the conversion and granting of title to
pastoral land and the administration, management and conservation of pastoral land, and for related purposes.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Ortmann moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Victoria River (Mr Cartwright) debate was adjourned.
29. CROWN LANDS BILL 1991 (Serial 106):
The Minister for Lands and Housing (Mr Ortmann), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act relating to Crown Lands.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Ortmann moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Victoria River (Mr Cartwright) debate was adjourned.
30. CULLEN BAY MARINA DEVELOPMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 119):
The Minister for Lands and Housing (Mr Ortmann), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act relating to the subdivision and development of certain land
at Cullen Bay, the application of the Unit Titles Act and the Real Property (Unit Titles) Act to the development and the obligations and liabilities of certain persons
in relation to the development, and for other purposes.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Ortmann moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Arnhem (Mr Lanhupuy) debate was adjourned.
31. ALTERATION OF ORDER OF BUSINESS:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That intervening business be postponed until after consideration of Government Business,
Order of the Day, No.7 relating to the Criminal Code Amendment Bill (No.4) 1991 (Serial 117).
Question - put and passed.
32. CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL (No.4) 1991 (Serial 117):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Pass all Stages: The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended
as would prevent the Criminal Code Amendment Bill (No.4) 1991 (Serial 117) passing through all stages at these sittings.
Debate ensued.
Mr Manzie moved - That the question be now put - put and passed.
Main Question - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 14 NOES, 9
Mr Coulter Mr Bailey
Mr Dondas Mr Bell
Mr Finch Mr Cartwright
Mr Hatton Mr Ede
Mr Manzie Mrs Hickey
Mr McCarthy Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Ortmann Mrs Padgham-Purich
Mr Palmer Mr Stirling
Mr Perron Mr Tipiloura
Mr Poole
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Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
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 Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
33. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Education (Mr Stone) laid on the Table the following Paper -
. O.L.S.H. School, Wadeye, School Magazine, 1991.
Debate continued.
And the Assembly having continued to sit until 12 midnight -
WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER 1991, A.M.
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Arafura (Mr Tipiloura), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
. Letter, Graeme Marshall, Chief Executive Officer, Local Government to Mr Thomas Stevens, President, Tangentyere Council Inc., dated 6 November 1991.
Debate continued. Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 1.09 a.m. until this day at 10.00 a.m.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 19 November 1991:
Annual Reports:
Department of Correctional Services, 1990-91
Department of Lands and Housing, 1990-91
Department of Mines and Energy, 1990-91
Department of Transport and Works (Thirteenth), 1990-91
Menzies School of Health Research, 1990-91
Menzies School of Health Research, Corrigendum, page 78, to 1990-91 Report
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Annual Reports (cont):
Northern Territory Housing Commission, 1990-91
Northern Territory Treasury, 1990-91
Power and Water Authority, 1990-91
Financial Statement:
Government Printing Office, 1990-91.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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Date : 19/11/1991
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. QUESTIONS:
Questions were asked of Ministers.
Distinguished visitor - Mr C.C. Firmin: The Speaker informed the Assembly that Mr Colin Firmin, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly,
was present in the Gallery.
The Speaker extended a warm welcome to Mr Firmin.
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
4. PROGRESS REPORT No.2 BY WORKING PARTY ON PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE REPORTS - PAPER TABLED:
The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) laid on the Table Progress Report, No.2 by the Working Party considering the Public Accounts Committee's Report No.12.
Mr Coulter made a statement relating thereto.
5. JUVENILE JUSTICE ACT, ANNUAL REPORTS 1984 TO 1990 - REPORTS TABLED - REPORTS NOTED:
The Minister for Correctional Services (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the following Papers -
. Annual Report pursuant to section 5 of the Juvenile Justice Act 1983, Department of Correctional Services, 1984;
. Annual Report pursuant to section 5 of the Juvenile Justice Act 1983, Department of Correctional Services, 1985;
. Report pursuant to section 5 of the Juvenile Justice Act 1983, Department of Correctional Services, 1986;
. Report on Administration of the Juvenile Justice Act made pursuant to section 5 of the Juvenile Justice Act 1983, Department of Correctional Services, 1987;
. Report made pursuant to section 5 of the Juvenile Justice Act 1983 on Administration of the Juvenile Justice Act 1988, Department of Correctional Services;
. Report made pursuant to section 5 of the Juvenile Justice Act 1983, on Administration of the Juvenile Justice Act 1989, Department of Correctional Services; and
. Annual Report, Report made pursuant to section 5 of the Juvenile Justice Act 1983, on Administration of the Act, 1990, Department of Correctional Services.
Mr Reed made a statement relating thereto.
Mr Reed moved - That the Assembly take note of the Reports.
Debate ensued.
Want of Confidence Amendment: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) moved the following amendment -
at the end of the motion add -
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"and that the Assembly has no confidence in the Minister's administration of the Juvenile Justice Act.".
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter), informed the Assembly that the Government, pursuant to Standing Order 95,
accepted the amendment as a want of confidence amendment.
Debate ensued.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 11.51 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
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Personal explanation: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), pursuant to Standing Order 54, made a personal explanation in relation to comments made
by the Minister for Correctional Services (Mr Reed) during this debate.
Personal explanation: The Minister for Correctional Services (Mr Reed), pursuant to Standing Order 54, made a personal explanation relating to comments
made by Mr Bell during this debate.
Debate continued.
Question - That the amendment expressing no confidence in the Minister for Correctional Services, be agreed to - put and negatived.
Debate continued.
Personal explanation: Mr Bell, pursuant to Standing Order 54, made a further personal explanation in relation to comments made by the
Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) during this debate.
Debate continued.
Question - That the Assembly take note of the Reports - put and passed.
6. APPROPRIATION BILL, COMMITTEE PROCEDURES - REFERENCE TO STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE - MOTION AGREED TO:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), pursuant to notice, moved - That the following matter be referred to the Standing Orders Committee:
(1) the most appropriate procedure for considering in detail the Departmental Estimates contained within the Appropriation Bill; and
(2) the Committee report to the Assembly in time to effect any recommended changes before consideration of the 1992-93 Budget.
Debate ensued.
The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - put and passed.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put and passed.
7. REQUEST FOR CERTAIN PAPERS TO BE TABLED - MOTION NEGATIVED:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), pursuant to notice, moved - That, pursuant to Standing Order 251, there be laid on the Table the following documents:
(1) the Partnership Deed concerning the Yulara Development Corporation between Investnorth and the
Commonwealth Trading Bank; the National Commercial Banking Corporation; National Westminster
Finance; Capel Court; Beneficial Finance Corporation; James Hardie Finance, and any trust deeds
entered into by one or more of the parties as a result;
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(2) all financial projections and reports produced by, for or on behalf of Investnorth Limited, Investnorth
Management Pty Ltd and Investnorth Trust (hereinafter referred to as "Investnorth") or any of their
officers, since Investnorth's inception;
(3) any correspondence between the Territory Government and the substantial shareholders in Yulara
Development Company Proprietary Limited, namely the Territory Insurance Office, Henry and Walker
Pty Ltd and National Mutual Royal Bank concerning any Territory Government undertakings or guarantees
concerning profits or returns to the shareholders;
(4) the terms of the Cabinet approval of the establishment of Investnorth, including any conditions or
limitations on the authority of Investnorth to act as agent of the Territory Government;
(5) any correspondence between the Chief Minister, Treasurer or Attorney-General, or their Departments,
and Investnorth concerning the terms of any express or implied authority for Investnorth to act on behalf
of the Territory Government;
(6) any correspondence between the Territory Government, or any of its agents or authorities and the
Manolas Companies concerning the terms of the lease of the Darwin Sheraton site and any returns
or profits for the Manolas Companies;
(7) all correspondence between the Territory Government and Investnorth since its inception;
(8) all correspondence between the Yulara Development Company Limited, Investnorth Management
Pty Ltd and its auditors, Pannell Kerr Forster concerning the accounts;
(9) any correspondence between the Treasury, the Treasurer and the Chief Minister and his Department
concerning the Territory Government's financial exposure through the activities of Investnorth;
(10) any correspondence between the Territory Loans Management Corporation, Treasury, the
Treasurer, the Chief Minister and his Department concerning the financial status of any loans or
financial arrangements entered into by Investnorth;
(11) all correspondence and supporting documentation detailing agreements entered into by Investnorth
and the State Bank of South Australia and National Australia Limited concerning the financing of the
Alice Springs Sheraton; and
(12) copies of the following reports, if they are not already covered:
(a) Operations and Market Positioning Analysis of the Sheraton by Pannell Kerr and Forster in 1989;
(b) Report on Expanded Visitor Activities at Yulara by Gillam 1989;
(c) Yulara Market Research Surveys by AGB-McNair in 1990;
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(d) Economic Benefits Study of Yulara by Pannell Kerr Forster in 1991; and
(e) Hotel Sales Report by Finch-Freeman on Yulara in 1991.
Debate ensued.
The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) 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, 14 NOES, 9
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 Mr Smith
Mr Perron Mr Stirling
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 9 NOES, 14
Mr Bailey Mr Coulter
Mr Bell Mr Dondas
Mr Cartwright Mr Finch
Mr Collins Mr Hatton
Mr Ede Mr Manzie
Mrs Hickey Mr McCarthy
Mr Lanhupuy Mr Ortmann
Mr Smith Mr Palmer
Mr Stirling Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
Motion negatived accordingly.
8. EFFECTS OF PROPOSED GOODS AND SERVICES TAX - MOTION AGREED TO:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), pursuant to notice, moved - That -
(1) This Assembly requests the Treasurer to undertake a detailed analysis of the effect the Goods and Services
Tax as proposed by the Federal Opposition would have on the Northern Territory and report to the Legislative
Assembly, as soon as possible, but not later than 30 June 1992;
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(2) The Treasurer include in the study a detailed analysis of the potential impact of the tax on:
(a) each of the industry sectors described in the Northern Territory input/output table conducted
by the Centre for South Australian Economic Studies;
(b) recipients of Welfare-type benefits in urban and rural locations;
(c) people employed under the Community Development Employment Programme;
(d) part-time business people such as market stall operators, weekend fishermen and horticulturists;
(e) Northern Territory Government sector revenue raising; and
(f) the Racing and Gaming Industry;
(3) The Study, amongst other things, include an analysis of:
(a) compliance costs, both initial and ongoing, taking particular account of the difficulty often experienced
by Aboriginal and ethnic business people in form filling and compliance with "red tape";
(b) the impact of freight costs on residents in urban and isolated Territory communities;
(c) the flow on effect of any inflationary surge that may follow; and
(d) matters of equity between people on different income levels, in different age brackets and for various
sized families, taking account of those living in different degrees of isolation; and
(4) The Report include any data, calculations and external reports commissioned and, if the Legislative Assembly be not sitting when the
Report is completed, the Report be made public and a copy be forwarded to each Member of the Assembly.
Debate ensued.
The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - put and passed.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put and passed.
9. STATE SQUARE PROJECT- PROPOSED REFERENCE TO PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE - MOTION NEGATIVED:
The Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr Bailey), pursuant to notice, moved - That - The following matter be referred to the Public Accounts Committee for inquiry
and report: the State Square Project with particular reference to -
(a) original Tendering Procedures;
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(b) the role and responsibility of the Department of Transport and Works;
(c) the role and responsibility of the Private Sector Project Manager;
(d) the cost of the project including projections of Final Cost;
(e) the proportion of work allocated to local businesses; and
(f) whether the matters raised in the Auditor-General's 1989/90 Report warrant further action.
Debate ensued.
The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Finch) 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, 14 NOES, 10
Mr Coulter Mr Bailey
Mr Dondas Mr Bell
Mr Finch Mr Cartwright
Mr Hatton Mr Ede
Mr Manzie Mrs Hickey
Mr McCarthy Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Ortmann Mrs Padgham-Purich
Mr Palmer Mr Smith
Mr Perron Mr Stirling
Mr Poole Mr Tipiloura
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put and negatived.
10. ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILL (No.2) 1991 (Serial 87):
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.
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, 15 NOES, 9
Mr Collins Mr Bailey
Mr Dondas Mr Bell
Mr Finch Mr Cartwright
Mr Hatton Mr Ede
Mr Manzie Mrs Hickey
Mr McCarthy Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Ortmann Mr Smith
Mrs Padgham-Purich Mr Stirling
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Mr Palmer Mr Tipiloura
Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That the Bill be now read a second time - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 9 NOES, 15
Mr Bailey Mr Collins
Mr Bell Mr Dondas
Mr Cartwright Mr Finch
Mr Ede Mr Hatton
Mrs Hickey Mr Manzie
Mr Lanhupuy Mr McCarthy
Mr Smith Mr Ortmann
Mr Stirling Mrs Padgham-Purich
Mr Tipiloura Mr Palmer
Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
Motion negatived accordingly.
11. POLICE ADMINISTRATION (TAPE RECORDING OF INTERVIEWS) AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 67):
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) -
AYES, 9 NOES, 15
Mr Bailey Mr Collins
Mr Bell Mr Dondas
Mr Cartwright Mr Finch
Mr Ede Mr Hatton
Mrs Hickey Mr Manzie
Mr Lanhupuy Mr McCarthy
Mr Smith Mr Ortmann
Mr Stirling Mrs Padgham-Purich
Mr Tipiloura Mr Palmer
Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
Motion negatived accordingly.
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12. CORPORATIONS (NORTHERN TERRITORY) AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 85):
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.
13. LEGAL PRACTITIONERS AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 86):
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.
14. PORNOGRAPHIC VIDEOS (PROHIBITION) BILL 1991 (Serial 95):
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.
Papers tabled: The Member for Greatorex (Mr Collins), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers -
. "The White-Collar Connection", speech by Dennis Stevenson, Member of the ACT Legislative Assembly, dated 30 April 1991; and
. Video Cassette Licensing Agreement between Sienna Pty Ltd and VCX Incorporated, signed by Tom Gajic and Norman Arno, dated 1 October 1985.
Debate continued.
Question - put and negatived.
15. SESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT - CITIZEN INITIATED REFERENDUMS - PAPER NOTED:
The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion of the Chairman of the Constitutional Development Committee
(Mr Hatton) 22 August 1991) - That the Assembly take note of the Paper -
Debate resumed.
Question - put and passed.
16. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE, REPORTS No.13 AND No.15 - PAPERS TABLED - PAPERS PRINTED:
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (Mr Palmer), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers -
. Public Accounts Committee, Annual Report, year ended 30 June 1991, Report No.13, dated October 1991; and
. Public Accounts Committee, Report on the Biennial Conference of Public Accounts Committees, Darwin - May 1991, Report No.15, dated November 1991.
Mr Palmer moved - That the Reports be printed.
Question - put and passed.
17. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE - REPORT ON 1990 ELECTION COSTS - REPORT TABLED - REPORT PRINTED - REPORT NOTED:
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (Mr Palmer) laid on the Table the Report on the 1990 Election Costs, Public Accounts Committee
Report No.14, dated November 1991.
Mr Palmer moved - That the Report be printed.
Question - put and passed.
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Mr Palmer moved - That the Assembly take note of the Report.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
18. SESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ANNUAL REPORT 1990-91 - PAPER TABLED - PAPER NOTED:
The Chairman of the Sessional Committee on Constitutional Development (Mr Hatton), by leave, laid on the Table the Annual Report of the Sessional Committee on Constitutional Development for 1990-91. Mr Hatton moved - That the Assembly take note of the Paper.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
19. DISCHARGE OF BUSINESS:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the following Government Business, Orders of the Day be discharged from the Notice Paper -
. No. 2 - Draft Water Bill 1991;
. No.11 - Tourism - Ministerial Statement; and
. No.12 - Road Use Charges - Interstate Commission Report - Ministerial Statement.
Question - put and passed.
20. SESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON USE AND ABUSE OF ALCOHOL BY THE COMMUNITY - CHANGE OF MEMBERSHIP:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the Minister for Industries and Development (Mr Hatton) be discharged from the Committee
and the Member for Goyder (Mr McCarthy) be appointed in his place.
Question - put and passed.
21. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT (No.3) 1991 (Serial 121):
The Minister for Sport, Recreation, Ethnic Affairs and Local Government (Mr Vale), by leave, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Local Government Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Vale moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
22. LAW REFORM (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) AMENDMENT BILL (No.2) 1991 (Serial 122):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), by leave, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
23. TRAFFIC AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 120):
The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Finch), by leave, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Traffic Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Finch moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) debate was adjourned.
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24. BUSHFIRES AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 123):
The Minister for Conservation (Mr Reed), by leave, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Bushfires Act and the Volunteer Bushfires Brigades Regulations.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Reed moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Arnhem (Mr Lanhupuy) debate was adjourned.
25. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' SUPERANNUATION AMENDMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 124):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) for and on behalf of the Chief Minister (Mr Perron), by leave, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Legislative Assembly
Members' Superannuation Act.
Bill read a first time.
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.
26. TOBACCO BILL 1991 (Serial 118):
The Minister for Health and Community Services (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to restrict the sale of tobacco products,
to control advertising of tobacco products and for related purposes.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Barkly (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.
27. WATER BILL 1991 (Serial 110); and MINING AMENDMENT BILL (No.3) 1991 (Serial 111):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Take two Bills together: The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Finch) moved - That so much of Standing Orders
be suspended as would prevent two Bills, the Water Bill 1991 (Serial 110); and the Mining Amendment Bill (No.3) 1991 (Serial 111) -
(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 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 Finch, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to provide for the investigation, use, control, protection, management and administration
of water resources, and for related purposes; and a Bill for an Act to amend the Mining Act.
Bills read a first time.
Mr Finch moved - That the Bills be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) debate was adjourned.
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28. PASTORAL LAND BILL 1991 (Serial 105):
The Minister for Lands and Housing (Mr Ortmann), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to make provision for the conversion and granting of title to
pastoral land and the administration, management and conservation of pastoral land, and for related purposes.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Ortmann moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Victoria River (Mr Cartwright) debate was adjourned.
29. CROWN LANDS BILL 1991 (Serial 106):
The Minister for Lands and Housing (Mr Ortmann), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act relating to Crown Lands.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Ortmann moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Victoria River (Mr Cartwright) debate was adjourned.
30. CULLEN BAY MARINA DEVELOPMENT BILL 1991 (Serial 119):
The Minister for Lands and Housing (Mr Ortmann), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act relating to the subdivision and development of certain land
at Cullen Bay, the application of the Unit Titles Act and the Real Property (Unit Titles) Act to the development and the obligations and liabilities of certain persons
in relation to the development, and for other purposes.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Ortmann moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Arnhem (Mr Lanhupuy) debate was adjourned.
31. ALTERATION OF ORDER OF BUSINESS:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That intervening business be postponed until after consideration of Government Business,
Order of the Day, No.7 relating to the Criminal Code Amendment Bill (No.4) 1991 (Serial 117).
Question - put and passed.
32. CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL (No.4) 1991 (Serial 117):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Pass all Stages: The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended
as would prevent the Criminal Code Amendment Bill (No.4) 1991 (Serial 117) passing through all stages at these sittings.
Debate ensued.
Mr Manzie moved - That the question be now put - put and passed.
Main Question - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 14 NOES, 9
Mr Coulter Mr Bailey
Mr Dondas Mr Bell
Mr Finch Mr Cartwright
Mr Hatton Mr Ede
Mr Manzie Mrs Hickey
Mr McCarthy Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Ortmann Mrs Padgham-Purich
Mr Palmer Mr Stirling
Mr Perron Mr Tipiloura
Mr Poole
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Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
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 Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
33. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Education (Mr Stone) laid on the Table the following Paper -
. O.L.S.H. School, Wadeye, School Magazine, 1991.
Debate continued.
And the Assembly having continued to sit until 12 midnight -
WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER 1991, A.M.
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Arafura (Mr Tipiloura), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
. Letter, Graeme Marshall, Chief Executive Officer, Local Government to Mr Thomas Stevens, President, Tangentyere Council Inc., dated 6 November 1991.
Debate continued. Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 1.09 a.m. until this day at 10.00 a.m.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 19 November 1991:
Annual Reports:
Department of Correctional Services, 1990-91
Department of Lands and Housing, 1990-91
Department of Mines and Energy, 1990-91
Department of Transport and Works (Thirteenth), 1990-91
Menzies School of Health Research, 1990-91
Menzies School of Health Research, Corrigendum, page 78, to 1990-91 Report
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Annual Reports (cont):
Northern Territory Housing Commission, 1990-91
Northern Territory Treasury, 1990-91
Power and Water Authority, 1990-91
Financial Statement:
Government Printing Office, 1990-91.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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