Minutes of Proceedings - 2004-08-24
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Honourable L. M. Braham, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
4. PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION AMENDMENT BILL 2004 (Serial 222):
5. NOTICES:
dated 23 August 2004 (Paper 1437).
Photographs of telephone boxes at Alice Springs with Aboriginal artwork (Paper 1439).
The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Honourable L. M. Braham, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
- Community Benefit Fund Grants Scheme: The Minister for Racing, Gaming and Licensing (Mr Stirling) reported on the disbursement of grants to community organisations for 2003/2004 from the Community Benefit Fund Grants Scheme.
Mr Mills responded thereto.
Mr Stirling responded accordingly.
Healthier Communities: The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne) reported on the government’s program initiatives for building the health and well being of Territorians.
Ms Carter responded thereto.
Dr Toyne responded accordingly.
Northern Territory Soccer Complex: The Minister for Sport an Recreation (Mr Ah Kit) reported on the current state outcomes of negotiations with the Darwin Premier Soccer League, various other junior and senior soccer organisations and soccer referee association for the establishment of a $5m soccer grounds complex at Marrara.
Mr Mills responded thereto.
Mr Wood responded thereto.
Mr Ah Kit responded accordingly.
Ethnic Affairs Sponsorship Program 2003/2004: The Minister for Ethnic Affairs (Mr Vatskalis) reported on 2003/2004 grants, and applications for 2004/2005 made under the Ethnic Affairs Sponsorship Program.
Paper tabled: Mr Vatskalis laid on the Table the following Paper –
Dr Lim responded thereto.
Mr Vatskalis responded accordingly.
Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Sessional Order.
4. PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION AMENDMENT BILL 2004 (Serial 222):
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of 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 Parks and Wildlife (Dr Burns) 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.
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- Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 11.53am and 2pm.
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5. NOTICES:
- The following notice was given:
Mr Elferink: To present the Bail Amendment Bill 2004 (Serial 245).
- 2pm Mr Mills to Dr Toyne.
2.01pm Ms Lawrie to Ms Martin.
2.02pm Mr Mills to Ms Martin.
Paper tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Mills) laid on the Table the following Paper -
dated 23 August 2004 (Paper 1437).
2.04pm Mrs Aagaard to Mr Stirling.
2.07pm Mr Mills to Ms Martin.
2.09pm Mr Bonson to Mr Henderson.
2.13pm Mr Wood to Mr Stirling.
2.15pm Mr Mills to Ms Martin.
2.18pm Mr McAdam to Ms Scrymgour.
2.21pm Ms Carney to Dr Toyne.
2.22pm Mr Kiely to Dr Toyne.
2.25pm Mr Elferink to Mr Ah Kit.
2.27pm Mr Wood to Dr Burns.
2.29pm Mrs Aagaard to Mr Stirling.
2.33pm Mr Elferink to Mr Ah Kit.
2.35pm Mr McAdam to Dr Burns.
2.38pm Mr Elferink to Ms Martin.
2.40pm Mr Bonson to Mr Vatskalis.
2.42pm Ms Carter to Dr Burns.
2.43pm Mr Wood to Dr Burns.
2.45pm Dr Lim to Dr Burns.
2.47pm Mr Kiely to Mr Ah Kit.
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Distinguished Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of former Members of the Legislative Assembly Ms Dawn Lawrie and Mr Barry Coulter. On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitors.
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2.52pm Dr Lim to Dr Toyne.
2.54pm Ms Lawrie to Ms Scrymgour.
2.58pm Dr Lim to Dr Burns.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
- The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) laid on the Table the Remuneration Tribunal Report and Recommendation No. 2 of 2004 – Statutory Bodies (Paper 1438).
Ms Martin moved – That the Report be printed.
Question – put and passed.
Ms Martin made a statement relating thereto.
Ms Martin moved – That the Assembly take note of the Report and asked for leave to continue her remarks at a later hour.
Leave granted.
Debate adjourned.
- The Minister for Family and Community Services (Ms Scrymgour) made a statement relating to the safety and welfare of children in the Territory.
Ms Scrymgour moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Port Darwin (Ms Carter) the Member for Araluen (Ms Carney) was granted and extension of time.
Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Port Darwin (Ms Carter) the Member for Drysdale (Mr Dunham) was granted and extension of time.
Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Barkly (Mr McAdam) the Member for Millner (Mr Bonson) was granted and extension of time.
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
- The Treasurer (Mr Stirling) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Photographs of telephone boxes at Alice Springs with Aboriginal artwork (Paper 1439).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 8.33pm Tuesday 24 August 2004 until tomorrow at 10am.
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- PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 24 August 2004 –
Annual Reports:
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education, 2003 (Paper 1433)
Charles Darwin University, 2003 (Paper 1434)
Reports:
Estimates Committee and Government Owned Corporations Scrutiny Committee, Questions on Notice and Answers, 2004 (Paper 1432)
Remuneration Tribunal Report and Recommendation No. 3 of 2004 – Power and Water Corporation (Paper 1435)
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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