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Minutes of Proceedings - 2003-10-16

    1. MEETING:
        The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Acting Speaker Mr G Wood, took the Chair.

    2. PRAYERS.

    3. VISITORS:
        The Acting Speaker advised Honourable Members of the presence in the public gallery of Year 6 and 7 students from Bakewell Primary School, accompanied by their teachers, Rebecca Gunner, Carolyn Silva, Bernie Waters, and Kerri O’Shaughnessy.
        On behalf of all Members, the Acting Speaker extended a warm welcome.
    4. PETITION:
        The Member for Blain (Mr Mills) presented a petition from 286 petitioners relating to services provided by Family Law Pathways to separating parents in the Northern Territory (Paper 1100).
        Petition read.

    5. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
        Visits to Schools, Training Centres and Workplaces by Minister: The Minister for Employment, Education and Training (Mr Stirling) reported on his continuing visits to Territory schools, training centres and workplaces.
        Mr Mills responded thereto.
        Mr Stirling responded accordingly.

        Commercial made Slingshots: The Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services (Mr Henderson) reported on the banning of the sale of commercially made slingshots in the Northern Territory.
        Mr Elferink responded thereto.
        Mr Henderson responded accordingly.

        Regional Development Boards: The Minister for Local Government (Mr Ah Kit) reported on establishment of Regional Development Boards to guide regional development across the Territory.
        Mr Elferink responded thereto.
        Mr Ah Kit responded accordingly.

        Tourism – Second Submission to Tourism Green Paper: The Minister for Tourism (Dr Burns) reported on the second submission prepared by the Northern Territory Tourism Commission to the Commonwealth Government’s Medium to Long Term Strategy for Tourism – Green Paper.
        Ms Carney responded thereto.
        Dr Burns responded accordingly.
    6. CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL (No. 4) 2003 (Serial 183):
        The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code.
        Bill read a first time.
        Dr Toyne moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
        On the motion of the Member for Araluen (Ms Carney) debate was adjourned.
    7. SENTENCING (CRIME OF MURDER) AND PAROLE REFORM BILL 2003 (Serial 181):
        The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Sentencing Act and the Parole of Prisoners Act, and for related purposes.
        Bill read a first time.
        Dr Toyne moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
        On the motion of the Member for Araluen (Ms Carney) debate was adjourned.
    8. BUSHFIRES AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 2003 (Serial 187):
        The Minister for Lands and Planning (Mr Vatskalis), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Bushfires Act.
        Bill read a first time.
        Mr Vatskalis moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
        On the motion of the Member for Daly (Mr Baldwin) debate was adjourned.
    9. STOCK DISEASES AMENDMENT BILL 2003 (Serial 188):
        The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Dr Burns), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Stock Diseases Act.
        Bill read a first time.
        Dr Burns moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
        On the motion of the Member for Daly (Mr Baldwin) debate was adjourned.
    10. PROCUREMENT REFORM – 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 ensued.
        Debate suspended.
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        Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 11.57am and 2pm.
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      11. NOTICES:
          The following notices were given:
      Mrs Braham: Liquor Amendment Bill (No. 3) 2003 (Serial 189).
          Mr Wood: Interpretation Amendment Bill 2003 (Serial 190).
      12. QUESTIONS:
          2pm Mr Burke to Ms Martin.
          2.03pm Mr McAdam to Ms Martin.
          2.06pm Mr Maley to Mr Ah Kit.
          Paper tabled: The Member for Goyder (Mr Maley) by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
      FOI request extract of Estimates Briefing on Housing Services (Paper 1115).
          2.11pm Mr Bonson to Mr Stirling.
          2.19pm Mr Mills to Mr Stirling.
          2.22pm Mr McAdam to Mr Henderson.
          2.28pm Dr Lim to Mr Vatskalis.

          Paper tabled: The Member for Greatorex (Dr Lim) by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
      Graph, Capital Works Funding, 1992/1993 to 2003/2004 National Highways and NT Roads by Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment (Paper 1116).
          Paper tabled: The Minister for Transport and Infrastructure (Mr Vatskalis) laid on the Table the following Paper –
      Graph, CLP Road Funding 1998/2001 Capital Works and R&M (Paper 1117).
          2.30pm Ms Lawrie to Dr Burns.
          2.34pm Dr Lim to Mr Vatskalis.
          2.36pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Henderson.
          2.39pm Dr Lim to Mr Vatskalis.

          Paper tabled: The Member for Greatorex (Dr Lim), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
      Tenders Online Awarded by Department (Paper 1118).

          2.42pm Ms Lawrie to Ms Martin.
          2.51pm Dr Lim to Mr Vatskalis.
          2.54pm Mr Kiely to Dr Burns.
          2.59pm Mr Burke to Ms Martin.
          The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.

      13. PROCUREMENT REFORM – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
          The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate, suspended earlier this day, on the question – That the Assembly take note of the Statement –
          Debate ensued.
          Question – put and passed

      14. HERITAGE LEGISLATION REVIEW – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
          The Minister for Environment and Heritage (Dr Burns) made a Statement relating to the review of heritage legislation.
          Dr Burns moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
          Debate ensued.
          Paper tabled: The Member for Sanderson (Mr Kiely), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
      Extract from the Parliamentary Record, page 709, dated Thursday 19 February 1998 (Paper 1121).

          Debate continued.
          Question – put and passed.
      15. DISCHARGE OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS:
          The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) moved – That Government Business, Order of the Day No. 2 relating to the Interim Report on Issues associated with the progressive entry of cane toads into the Northern Territory, be discharged forthwith.
          Question – put and passed.

      16. NEXT MEETING:
          The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) moved – That the Assembly at its rising adjourn until Tuesday 25 November 2003 or such other time and/or date as may be set by Mr Acting Speaker, pursuant to Sessional Order.
          Question – put and passed.

      17. TREASURER’S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT 2002/2003 – PAPER TABLED – MOTION TO NOTE REPORT:
          The Treasurer (Mr Stirling) laid on the Table the Treasurer’s Annual Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2002/2003 (Paper 1102).
          Mr Stirling made a statement relating thereto.
          Mr Stirling moved – That the Assembly take note of the Report and that he have leave to continue his remarks at a later hour.
          Ordered – That the Treasurer (Mr Stirling) have leave to continue his remarks at a later hour.
          Debate adjourned.
      18. CANE TOADS – SESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT – PAPERS TABLED – PAPERS PRINTED - MOTION TO NOTE PAPERS:
          The Chairman of the Sessional Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development (Ms Lawrie) laid on the Table the following Papers –
      Issues associated with the progressive entry into the Northern Territory of cane toads, Volume 1 – Report No.1, dated October 2003 (Paper 1122);
      Issues associated with the progressive entry into the Northern Territory of cane toads, Volume 2 – Written Submissions Received, dated October 2003 (Paper 1123);
      Issues associated with the progressive entry into the Northern Territory of cane toads, Volume 3 – Hansard Transcripts – Public Hearings, dated October 2003 (Paper 1124); and
      Issues associated with the progressive entry into the Northern Territory of cane toads, Volume 4– Hansard Transcripts - Briefings, dated October 2003 (Paper 1125).
          Ms Lawrie moved – That the Papers be printed.
          Question – put and passed.
          Ms Lawrie made a statement relating thereto.
          Ms Lawrie moved – That the Assembly take note of the Papers.
          Ordered – That the Member for Drysdale (Mr Dunham) have leave to continue his remarks at a later hour.
          Debate adjourned.
      19. ADJOURNMENT:
          The Minister for Transport and Infrastructure (Mr Vatskalis) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
          Debate ensued.
          Question – put and passed.
          And the Assembly adjourned at 9.42pm until 10am on Tuesday 25 November 2003 or such other time and/or date as may be set by the Acting Speaker, pursuant to Sessional Order.
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          PAPERS:
          The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Thursday 16 October 2003 –
          Annual Reports:
          Department of Business, Industry and Resource Development, Strengthening Economic Development in the Northern Territory, 2002/2003 (Paper 1099)
          Department of Employment, Education and Training, 2002/2003 (Paper 1103)
          Department of Health and Community Services, 2002/2003 (Paper 1119)
          Department of Justice, 2002/2003 (Paper 1107)
          Department of the Chief Minister, 2002/2003 (Paper 1113)
          Director of Public Prosecutions, 2002/2003 (Paper 1109)
          Heritage Advisory Council, 2001/2002 (Paper 1104)
          Juvenile Justice Board of Management, Southern Region, 2002/2003 (Paper 1105)
          Juvenile Justice Board of Management, Northern Region, 2002/2003 (Paper 1106)
          Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commission, 2002/2003 (Paper 1108)
          Northern Territory Government and Public Authorities Superannuation Scheme, 2002/2003 (Paper 1111)
          Northern Territory Treasury, 2002/2003 (Paper 1112)
          Northern Territory Treasury Corporation, 2002/2003 (Paper 1110)
          Office of the Commission for Public Employment, 2002/2003 (Paper 1114)
          Police, Fire and Emergency Services, 2003 (Paper 1098)
          Corrigendum:
          Northern Territory Treasury, Annual Report 2002/2003 - replacement for Figure 3: Treasury Staff by Gender as at 30 June, page 95 (Paper 1120)
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          ATTENDANCE:
          All Members attended the sitting, except Mrs Braham, on leave.

          Ian McNeill
          Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
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