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Minutes of Proceedings - 2003-05-27

    1. MEETING:
        The Assembly met at 10am, pursuant to resolution of the Assembly, dated Thursday 1 May 2003. The Speaker, the Honourable L. M. Braham, took the Chair.

    2. PRAYERS.

    3. MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR No. 14:
        The Speaker advised Honourable Members that she had received the following Message from His Honour the Administrator:
    Message No. 14

    I, JOHN CHRISTOPHER ANICTOMATIS, 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 amend the Financial Management Act which in part provides for public moneys of the Territory to be expended in relation to certain Northern Territory Public Sector employee entitlements.


    Dated 22nd May 2003


    (Sgd) JOHN ANICTOMATIS
    Administrator
    (Paper 897)

    4. BROADCAST OF BUDGET SPEECH 2003/2004:
        The Speaker advised Members that permission had been given for various media to broadcast live or rebroadcast, with sound and vision, the presentation of the Budget 2003/2004 and the Treasurer’s Speech; for 8 TOP FM Radio to broadcast live the presentation of the Budget 2003/2004 and the Treasurer’s Speech; and the Northern Territory News to take photographs.

    5. PETITIONS:
        The Member for Greatorex (Dr Lim) presented a petition from 20 petitioners requesting the Assembly rectify the breakdown in law and order in our community and return Alice Springs to a peaceful town. (Paper 907)
        Response to petitions: The Clerk, pursuant to Standing Order 100A, presented a response to petitions Nos. 26 and 29 and advised Members that a text of the responses will be included in the Hansard record. (Paper 895)
    6. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
        Statehood for the Territory in 5 years: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) outlined the government’s program for the Territory to gain statehood within 5 years.
        Mr Burke responded thereto.
        Mr Wood responded thereto.
        Ms Martin responded accordingly.

        Homecoming Celebration for Territory Service Personnel: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) reported on the welcome home celebrations for Territory service personnel returning from the Iraq theatre of operation.
        Mr Reed responded thereto.

        CeBIT Sydney 2003: The Minister for Communications (Dr Toyne) reported on the Northern Territory hosting of a stand at CeBIT Sydney 2003.
        Dr Lim responded thereto.
        Dr Toyne responded accordingly.

        East Timorese Asylum Seekers: The Minister for Ethnic Affairs (Mr Vatskalis) reported on the assistance provided by the Territory government to asylum seekers form East Timor.
        Mr Burke responded thereto.
        Mr Vatskalis responded accordingly.

        Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Sessional Order.
    7. CRIME PREVENTION INITIATIVES – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
        The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – That the Assembly take note of the Statement –
        Debate resumed.
        Ordered that Dr Toyne have leave to continue his remarks at a later hour.
        Debate adjourned.
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        Visitor: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the Speaker’s Gallery of Mr John Lawrie (Snr) and on behalf of all Members extended a warm welcome to the visitor.
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    8. MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR No. 13:
        The Speaker advised Honourable Members that she had received the following Message from His Honour the Administrator:
        Message No. 13

        I, JOHN CHRISTOPHER ANICTOMATIS, 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 authorise the issue and expenditure of public moneys of the Territory in respect of the year ending 30 June 2004.

        Dated 15th May 2003
        (Sgd) JOHN ANICTOMATIS
        Administrator
        (Paper 896)

    9. APPROPRIATION BILL 2003/2004 (Serial 147):
        The Treasurer (Mr Stirling), presented a Bill for an Act to authorise the issuing and expending of the public moneys of the Territory in respect of the year ending 30 June 2004, the subject of His Honour the Administrator’s Message No. 13 notified earlier this day.
        Bill read a first time.
        Mr Stirling moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
        Papers Tabled: The Treasurer (Mr Stirling) laid on the Table the following Papers –
    Budget Paper No. 1 – Budget Speech, 2003/2004 (Paper 899);
    Budget Paper No. 2 – Fiscal and Economic Outlook, 2003/2004 (Paper 900);
    Budget Paper No. 3 – The Budget, 2003/2004 (Paper 901);
    Budget Paper No. 4 – Capital Works Program, 2003/2004 (Paper 902);
    Budget Overview, 2003/2004 (Paper 898);
    Economy Overview May 2003 (Paper 906);
    Building Territory Business 2003/2004 (Paper 904);
    Regional Highlights, 2003/2004 (Paper 903); and
    Northern Territory Economy Overview, May 2003 (Paper 905).
        Debate ensued.
        On the motion of the Member for Brennan (Mr Burke) debate was adjourned.
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        Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 11.46am and 2.30pm.
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        Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of the students from the Australian State Politics class accompanied by their lecturer Dr Bill Wilson and on behalf of all Members extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
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    10. NOTICES:
        The following notices were given:
        Mr Henderson: To present the Firearms Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 158).
        Mr Henderson: To move - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Firearms Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 158), being passed through all stages at the June 2003 sittings.
        Mr Stirling: To present the Financial Management Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 148).
        Mr Stirling: To present the Taxation (Administration) Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 149).
        Mr Stirling: To present the Stamp Duty Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 150).
        Mr Stirling: To present the Pay-roll Tax Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 151).
        Mr Stirling: To present the Mineral Royalty Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 152).
        Mr Stirling: To present the First Home Owner Grant Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 153).
        Mr Stirling: To present the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act 2001 Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 154).
        Mr Stirling: To move - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the following Bills –
                Appropriation Bill 2003 2003/2004 (Serial 147), Financial Management Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 148), Taxation (Administration) Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 149), Stamp Duty Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 150), Pay-roll Tax Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 151), Mineral Royalty Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 152), First Home Owner Grant Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 153), Motor Vehicle Amendment Act 2001 Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 154),
                being passed through all stages at the June 2003 sittings.
        Dr Toyne: To present the Information Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 157).
        Dr Toyne: To move - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Information Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 157), being passed through all stages at the June 2003 sittings.
        Mr Ah Kit: To present the Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 160).
        Mrs Aagaard: To present the Tobacco Control Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 161).
        Mrs Aagaard: To move - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Tobacco Control Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 161), being passed through all stages at the June 2003 sittings.
        Mr Vatskalis: To present the Land Development Corporation Bill 2003 (Serial 155).
        Mr Vatskalis: To present the Trade Development Zone Act Repeal Bill 2003 (Serial 156).
        Mr Vatskalis: To move - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Land Development Corporation Bill 2003 (Serial 155) and the Trade Development Zone Act Repeal Bill 2003 (Serial 156), being passed through all stages at the June 2003 sittings.
    11. QUESTIONS:
        2.34pm Mr Burke to Mr Stirling.
        2.38pm Ms Lawrie to Mr Stirling.
        2.42pm Mr Reed to Mr Stirling.
        2.45pm Mr Bonson to Mr Stirling.
        2.50pm Mr Reed to Mr Stirling.
        2.56pm Mr Kiely to Ms Martin.
        3.01pm Mr Wood to Dr Burns.
        3.04pm Mr Elferink to Ms Martin.
        3.07pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Henderson.
        3.14pm Mr Burke to Mr Stirling.
        3.16pm Mr McAdam to Mr Vatskalis.
        3.20pm Mr Maley to Mr Stirling.
        3.21pm Mr Bonson to Dr Burns.
        3.27pm Mr Wood to Mr Vatskalis.
        3.29pm Mr Reed to Mr Stirling.
        3.33pm Ms Lawrie to Mrs Aagaard.

        The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
    12. CRIME PREVENTION INITIATIVES – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
        The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – That the Assembly take note of the Statement –
        Debate resumed.
        Question – put and passed.
    13. NITMILUK NATIONAL PARK PLAN OF MANAGEMENT AND NITMILUK NATIONAL PARK SUMMARY OF PUBLIC REPRESENTATIONS 2002 – PAPERS NOTED:
        The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – That the Assembly take note of the Papers -
        Debate resumed.
        Question – put and passed.
    14. LITCHFIELD PLANNING CONCEPTS AND LAND USE OBJECTIVES – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
        The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – The Assembly take note of the Statement –
        Debate resumed.
        Question – put and passed.

    15. AUDITOR-GENERAL’S REPORT ON THE TREASURER’S ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2001/2002, CORRECTIONS – PAPER TABLED:
        The Speaker laid on the Table a letter from the Auditor-General detailing minor corrections to his Report on the 2001/2002 Treasurer’s Annual Financial Statement presented to the Assembly on 29 April 2003 (Paper 894).
    16. ADJOURNMENT:
        The Minister for the Environment and Heritage (Dr Burns) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
        Debate ensued.
        Extension of time: The Member for Port Darwin (Ms Carter), by leave, moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Member for Arnhem (Mr Ah Kit ) from completing his speech. (Deputy Speaker – Mr Bonson in the Chair)
        Question –put and passed.
        Debate continued on main question.
        Question – put and passed.
        And the Assembly adjourned at 6.57pm on Tuesday 27 May 2003 until Wednesday 28 May 2003 at 10am.
        PAPERS:
        The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 27 May 2003:

        Annual Reports:
        Coburg Peninsula Sanctuary & Marine Park Board, 2001/2002 (Paper 909)
        Nitmiluk National Park, 2001/2002 (Paper 908)

        Coroners Act:
        In the matter of Coronial Findings and Recommendations into the Death of Maggie Peters, Report to the Legislative Assembly, pursuant to section 46B (Paper 911)

        Regulations 2003:
        No. 33, Amendments of Local Court Rules (Paper 910)
        ATTENDANCE
        All Members attended the sittings.
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