Minutes of Proceedings - 1993-08-17
Sixth Assembly First Session 17/08/1993 Parliamentary Record No. 18
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Date : 17/08/1993__________________________________________________________________________________
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10.00 a.m., pursuant to resolution of the Assembly, dated 29 June 1993. The Speaker, the
Honourable N.M. Dondas, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR:
The Speaker read the following message from His Honour the Administrator:
Message No. 11
Assent to Proposed Laws
I, KEITH JOHN AUSTIN ASCHE, the Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia, advise the Legislative
Assembly that, pursuant to section 7 of the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978, of the
Commonwealth, declare that I have given my assent to the following proposed laws:
28 May 1993:
Confirmation of Titles to Land (Request) Act 1993
16 June 1993:
Darwin Port Authority Amendment Act 1993
Financial Administration and Audit Amendment Act 1993
Justices Amendment Act 1993
Pastoral Land Amendment Act 1993
Real Property Amendment Act 1993
Supply Act 1993-94
Tobacco Amendment Act 1993
24 June 1993:
Administration and Probate Amendment Act 1993
Hospital Management Boards Amendment Act 1993
Liquor Amendment Act 1993
Mining Amendment Act 1993
Superannuation Guarantee (Safety Net) Act 1993
30 June 1993:
McArthur River Project Agreement Ratification
Amendment Act 1993 Public Sector Employment and
Management (Consequential Amendment) Act 1993
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9 July 1993:
Building Act 1993
Coroners Act 1993
Disability Services Act 1993
27 July 1993:
Aerodromes Act 1993
Dated 12 August 1993.
(Sgd) AUSTIN ASCHE
Administrator
4. FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR:
The Speaker read the following further message from His Honour the Administrator:
Message No. 12
I, KEITH JOHN AUSTIN ASCHE, the Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia, in pursuance of
section 11 of the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978 of the Commonwealth, recommend to the
Legislative Assembly a Bill for an Act to appropriate certain sums out of the Consolidated Fund for the service
of the year ending 30 June 1994.
Dated 16 August 1993.
(Sgd) AUSTIN ASCHE
Administrator
5. NOTICES:
The following notices were given:
Mr Manzie: To present the Bail Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 254).
Mr Manzie: To present the Interpretation Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 259).
Mr Manzie: To present the Work Health Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 267).
6. GENERAL BUSINESS DAY - NOMINATION - STATEMENT:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) advised the Assembly that Tuesday 24 August 1993 had been nominated as the next day on
which General Business would take precedence of Government Business.
7. FURTHER NOTICE:
The following further notice was given, by leave:
Mr Collins: To present the Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 234).
8. ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS - MINISTRY - STATEMENT:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) informed the Assembly that His Honour the Administrator had appointed the Honourable
Eric Houguet Poole as Minister responsible for the Liquor Commission with effect from 30 June 1993.
Paper tabled: Mr Perron laid on the Table the following Paper -
Administrative Arrangements Order, Gazette No. S54, dated 30 June 1993.
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9. QUESTIONS:
Questions were asked of Ministers.
Paper tabled: The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Graph, Growth in Per Capita Government Debt 91 into 92, Source: ABS Catalogue No. 5513.0.
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
Papers tabled: The Minister for Education (Mr Finch) laid on the Table the following Papers -
Circular, letter to Students from the Curriculum Advisory Committee, Department of Education, Ref. 93.nc547; and
Chart, SACE (NT) Stage 1 Provisional Course Offerings: Semester 1 1994.
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Education (Mr Finch) laid on the Table the following further Paper -
Media release - "National Curriculum a Must", Hon Warren Snowdon, MP, dated 25 July 1993.
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
10. OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL, ANNUAL REPORT, 1992-93 - PAPER TABLED - PAPER PRINTED - MOTION TO NOTE REPORT:
The Speaker laid on the Table the Annual Report of the Auditor-General for the year ended 30 June 1993.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the Report be printed.
Question - put and passed.
Mr Setter moved - That the Assembly take note of the Report.
Ordered - That Mr Setter have leave to continue his remarks at a later hour.
11. REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL - REPORT AND DETERMINATION No. 1 OF 1993, MINISTERS AND MEMBERS OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY - REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION No. 1 OF 1993, ELECTORATE SECRETARIES - PAPERS TABLED - PAPERS
PRINTED:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) laid on the Table the following Reports of the Remuneration Tribunal -
Report and Determination No. 1 of 1993 for Ministers and Members of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly; and
Report and Recommendation No. 1 of 1993, Electorate Secretaries.
Mr Perron moved - That the Reports be printed.
Question - put and passed.
12. INCIDENT BETWEEN MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND WORKS AND A.B.C. JOURNALIST - STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) made a Statement relating to an incident between the Minister for Transport and Works
(Mr Ortmann) and an A.B.C. journalist, Mr Jeremy Thompson on Thursday 12 August 1993.
Suspension of Standing Orders: The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That so much of Standing Orders
be suspended as would prevent the Chief Minister (Mr Perron) from making a statement.
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Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no
dissentient voice.
Mr Perron moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 12.09 p.m. and 2.00 p.m.
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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, 8
Mr Collins Mr Bailey
Mr Coulter Mr Bell
Mr Dondas Mr Cartwright
Mr Finch Mr Ede
Mr Hatton Mrs Hickey
Mr Manzie Mr Lanhupuy
Mr McCarthy Mr Parish
Mr Ortmann Mr Stirling
Mr Palmer
Mr Perron
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 and passed.
13. REPORT OF AN INQUIRY INTO DISTRIBUTION OF INDUSTRY ASSISTANCE FUND MONEY - PAPER TABLED - PAPER NOTED:
The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) laid on the Table the Report of an Inquiry into the Distribution of Industry Assistance Fund Money to Darwin Turf Club and Alice Springs Turf Club.
Mr Coulter made a statement relating thereto.
Mr Coulter moved - That the Assembly take note of the Paper.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
14. MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE - LEGISLATION FOR DISCLOSURE OF DONATIONS TO POLITICAL PARTIES:
The Speaker informed the Assembly that the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) had proposed that the following definite
matter of public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion this day:
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"that this Assembly believes that following the recent proving of charges against a Country Liberal Party
official for breaches of the Commonwealth Electoral Act there is a need for the introduction of effective
legislation to compel full disclosure of donations to Political Parties."
And the proposed discussion having received the necessary support: The Speaker called on Mr Ede to address the
Assembly.
Discussion ensued.
Discussion concluded.
15. PERSONAL EXPLANATION:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, pursuant to Standing Order 57, made a personal explanation relating to
comments made by the Chief Minister (Mr Perron) during debate on the Matter of Public Importance.
16. CRIMINAL RECORDS (SPENT CONVICTIONS) AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 233):
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.
17. ALTERATION TO ORDER OF BUSINESS:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That Government Business, Order of the Day relating to the Gaming
Control Bill 1993 (Serial 242) be postponed until a later hour.
Question - put and passed.
18. CROWN PROCEEDINGS BILL 1993 (Serial 239); and SUPREME COURT AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 240):
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.
19. POLICE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 224); DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 203); and
FIREARMS AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 225):
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.
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20. PRISONS (CORRECTIONAL SERVICES) AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 230); and JUVENILE JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 231):
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 Minister for Correctional Services (Mr Poole) the Bills were read a third time and passed to be
proposed laws.
21. RACING AND GAMING AUTHORITY BILL 1993 (Serial 245); RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 246); and
TOTALIZATOR ADMINISTRATION AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 247):
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.
Papers tabled: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers -
Newspaper Article, "No race like the Alice" Roach on Sunday; and
Newspaper Article, "Forget Epsom. They do it better in Alice", The Independent, London, dated 4 June 1993.
Debate continued.
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 Treasurer (Mr Coulter) the Bills were read a third time and passed to be proposed laws.
22. ADJOURNMENT:
The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Ortmann) moved -
That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 7.28 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 17 August 1993:
Annual Reports:
Northern Territory Education Advisory Council, 1991
Northern Territory Open College of TAFE, 1992
Northern Territory Technical and Further Education Advisory Council, 1991
Financial Administration and Audit Act:
Directions by the Treasurer, pursuant to section 13(1)(b), Transfer of Funds Saved:
Department of the Chief Minister, dated 30 June 1993
Department of Health and Community Services, dated 29 June 1993
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Financial Administration and Audit Act: (Cont.)
Directions by the Treasurer, pursuant to section 13(1)(b), Transfer of Funds Saved:
Department of Lands, Housing and Local Government, dated 30 June 1993
Department of the Legislative Assembly, dated 30 June 1993
Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries, dated 28 June 1993
Department of Transport and Works, dated 15 June 1993
Northern Territory Treasury; Department of Mines and Energy; Department of Law; and Department of Correctional Services,
dated 30 June 1993
N.T. Police, Fire and Emergency Services, dated 16 June 1993 Office of Courts Administration, dated
28 June 1993
School Education, dated 30 June 1993
Regulations 1993:
No. 16, Public Sector Employment and Management Regulations
No. 17, Amendments of the Financial Institutions Duty Regulations
No. 18, Debits Tax Regulations
No. 19, Amendment of Planning Regulations
No. 20, Amendments of Alice Springs (Control of Public Places) By-laws
No. 21, Amendment of Pastoral Land Regulations
No. 22, Amendment of Work Health Regulations
Flora River Local Management Committee Regulations.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sittings.
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Date : 17/08/1993
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10.00 a.m., pursuant to resolution of the Assembly, dated 29 June 1993. The Speaker, the
Honourable N.M. Dondas, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR:
The Speaker read the following message from His Honour the Administrator:
Message No. 11
Assent to Proposed Laws
I, KEITH JOHN AUSTIN ASCHE, the Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia, advise the Legislative
Assembly that, pursuant to section 7 of the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978, of the
Commonwealth, declare that I have given my assent to the following proposed laws:
28 May 1993:
Confirmation of Titles to Land (Request) Act 1993
16 June 1993:
Darwin Port Authority Amendment Act 1993
Financial Administration and Audit Amendment Act 1993
Justices Amendment Act 1993
Pastoral Land Amendment Act 1993
Real Property Amendment Act 1993
Supply Act 1993-94
Tobacco Amendment Act 1993
24 June 1993:
Administration and Probate Amendment Act 1993
Hospital Management Boards Amendment Act 1993
Liquor Amendment Act 1993
Mining Amendment Act 1993
Superannuation Guarantee (Safety Net) Act 1993
30 June 1993:
McArthur River Project Agreement Ratification
Amendment Act 1993 Public Sector Employment and
Management (Consequential Amendment) Act 1993
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9 July 1993:
Building Act 1993
Coroners Act 1993
Disability Services Act 1993
27 July 1993:
Aerodromes Act 1993
Dated 12 August 1993.
(Sgd) AUSTIN ASCHE
Administrator
4. FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR:
The Speaker read the following further message from His Honour the Administrator:
Message No. 12
I, KEITH JOHN AUSTIN ASCHE, the Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia, in pursuance of
section 11 of the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978 of the Commonwealth, recommend to the
Legislative Assembly a Bill for an Act to appropriate certain sums out of the Consolidated Fund for the service
of the year ending 30 June 1994.
Dated 16 August 1993.
(Sgd) AUSTIN ASCHE
Administrator
5. NOTICES:
The following notices were given:
Mr Manzie: To present the Bail Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 254).
Mr Manzie: To present the Interpretation Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 259).
Mr Manzie: To present the Work Health Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 267).
6. GENERAL BUSINESS DAY - NOMINATION - STATEMENT:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) advised the Assembly that Tuesday 24 August 1993 had been nominated as the next day on
which General Business would take precedence of Government Business.
7. FURTHER NOTICE:
The following further notice was given, by leave:
Mr Collins: To present the Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 234).
8. ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS - MINISTRY - STATEMENT:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) informed the Assembly that His Honour the Administrator had appointed the Honourable
Eric Houguet Poole as Minister responsible for the Liquor Commission with effect from 30 June 1993.
Paper tabled: Mr Perron laid on the Table the following Paper -
Administrative Arrangements Order, Gazette No. S54, dated 30 June 1993.
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9. QUESTIONS:
Questions were asked of Ministers.
Paper tabled: The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Graph, Growth in Per Capita Government Debt 91 into 92, Source: ABS Catalogue No. 5513.0.
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
Papers tabled: The Minister for Education (Mr Finch) laid on the Table the following Papers -
Circular, letter to Students from the Curriculum Advisory Committee, Department of Education, Ref. 93.nc547; and
Chart, SACE (NT) Stage 1 Provisional Course Offerings: Semester 1 1994.
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Education (Mr Finch) laid on the Table the following further Paper -
Media release - "National Curriculum a Must", Hon Warren Snowdon, MP, dated 25 July 1993.
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
10. OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL, ANNUAL REPORT, 1992-93 - PAPER TABLED - PAPER PRINTED - MOTION TO NOTE REPORT:
The Speaker laid on the Table the Annual Report of the Auditor-General for the year ended 30 June 1993.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the Report be printed.
Question - put and passed.
Mr Setter moved - That the Assembly take note of the Report.
Ordered - That Mr Setter have leave to continue his remarks at a later hour.
11. REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL - REPORT AND DETERMINATION No. 1 OF 1993, MINISTERS AND MEMBERS OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY - REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION No. 1 OF 1993, ELECTORATE SECRETARIES - PAPERS TABLED - PAPERS
PRINTED:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) laid on the Table the following Reports of the Remuneration Tribunal -
Report and Determination No. 1 of 1993 for Ministers and Members of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly; and
Report and Recommendation No. 1 of 1993, Electorate Secretaries.
Mr Perron moved - That the Reports be printed.
Question - put and passed.
12. INCIDENT BETWEEN MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND WORKS AND A.B.C. JOURNALIST - STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) made a Statement relating to an incident between the Minister for Transport and Works
(Mr Ortmann) and an A.B.C. journalist, Mr Jeremy Thompson on Thursday 12 August 1993.
Suspension of Standing Orders: The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That so much of Standing Orders
be suspended as would prevent the Chief Minister (Mr Perron) from making a statement.
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Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no
dissentient voice.
Mr Perron moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
____________________
Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 12.09 p.m. and 2.00 p.m.
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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, 8
Mr Collins Mr Bailey
Mr Coulter Mr Bell
Mr Dondas Mr Cartwright
Mr Finch Mr Ede
Mr Hatton Mrs Hickey
Mr Manzie Mr Lanhupuy
Mr McCarthy Mr Parish
Mr Ortmann Mr Stirling
Mr Palmer
Mr Perron
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 and passed.
13. REPORT OF AN INQUIRY INTO DISTRIBUTION OF INDUSTRY ASSISTANCE FUND MONEY - PAPER TABLED - PAPER NOTED:
The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) laid on the Table the Report of an Inquiry into the Distribution of Industry Assistance Fund Money to Darwin Turf Club and Alice Springs Turf Club.
Mr Coulter made a statement relating thereto.
Mr Coulter moved - That the Assembly take note of the Paper.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
14. MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE - LEGISLATION FOR DISCLOSURE OF DONATIONS TO POLITICAL PARTIES:
The Speaker informed the Assembly that the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) had proposed that the following definite
matter of public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion this day:
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"that this Assembly believes that following the recent proving of charges against a Country Liberal Party
official for breaches of the Commonwealth Electoral Act there is a need for the introduction of effective
legislation to compel full disclosure of donations to Political Parties."
And the proposed discussion having received the necessary support: The Speaker called on Mr Ede to address the
Assembly.
Discussion ensued.
Discussion concluded.
15. PERSONAL EXPLANATION:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, pursuant to Standing Order 57, made a personal explanation relating to
comments made by the Chief Minister (Mr Perron) during debate on the Matter of Public Importance.
16. CRIMINAL RECORDS (SPENT CONVICTIONS) AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 233):
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.
17. ALTERATION TO ORDER OF BUSINESS:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That Government Business, Order of the Day relating to the Gaming
Control Bill 1993 (Serial 242) be postponed until a later hour.
Question - put and passed.
18. CROWN PROCEEDINGS BILL 1993 (Serial 239); and SUPREME COURT AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 240):
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.
19. POLICE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 224); DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 203); and
FIREARMS AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 225):
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.
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20. PRISONS (CORRECTIONAL SERVICES) AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 230); and JUVENILE JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 231):
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 Minister for Correctional Services (Mr Poole) the Bills were read a third time and passed to be
proposed laws.
21. RACING AND GAMING AUTHORITY BILL 1993 (Serial 245); RACING AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 246); and
TOTALIZATOR ADMINISTRATION AND BETTING AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 247):
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.
Papers tabled: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers -
Newspaper Article, "No race like the Alice" Roach on Sunday; and
Newspaper Article, "Forget Epsom. They do it better in Alice", The Independent, London, dated 4 June 1993.
Debate continued.
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 Treasurer (Mr Coulter) the Bills were read a third time and passed to be proposed laws.
22. ADJOURNMENT:
The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Ortmann) moved -
That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 7.28 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 17 August 1993:
Annual Reports:
Northern Territory Education Advisory Council, 1991
Northern Territory Open College of TAFE, 1992
Northern Territory Technical and Further Education Advisory Council, 1991
Financial Administration and Audit Act:
Directions by the Treasurer, pursuant to section 13(1)(b), Transfer of Funds Saved:
Department of the Chief Minister, dated 30 June 1993
Department of Health and Community Services, dated 29 June 1993
Page 650
Financial Administration and Audit Act: (Cont.)
Directions by the Treasurer, pursuant to section 13(1)(b), Transfer of Funds Saved:
Department of Lands, Housing and Local Government, dated 30 June 1993
Department of the Legislative Assembly, dated 30 June 1993
Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries, dated 28 June 1993
Department of Transport and Works, dated 15 June 1993
Northern Territory Treasury; Department of Mines and Energy; Department of Law; and Department of Correctional Services,
dated 30 June 1993
N.T. Police, Fire and Emergency Services, dated 16 June 1993 Office of Courts Administration, dated
28 June 1993
School Education, dated 30 June 1993
Regulations 1993:
No. 16, Public Sector Employment and Management Regulations
No. 17, Amendments of the Financial Institutions Duty Regulations
No. 18, Debits Tax Regulations
No. 19, Amendment of Planning Regulations
No. 20, Amendments of Alice Springs (Control of Public Places) By-laws
No. 21, Amendment of Pastoral Land Regulations
No. 22, Amendment of Work Health Regulations
Flora River Local Management Committee Regulations.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sittings.
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