Minutes of Proceedings - 2004-08-17
1. MEETING:
2. PRAYERS.
3. MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR
I, EDWARD JOSEPH EGAN, AO the Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia, advise the Legislative Assembly of, pursuant to section 7 of the Northern Territory (Self-Government Act) 1978 of the Commonwealth, the assent to the following proposed laws:
4. PETITION:
5. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
6. NORTHERN TERRITORY STATEHOOD STEERING COMMITTEE – MOTION TO ADOPT TERMS OF REFERENCE – MOTION AGREED TO:
8. AUDITOR-GENERAL’S AUGUST 2004 REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY – PAPER TABLED – PRINT – MOTION TO NOTE REPORT:
9. TIMOR SEA GAS FIELDS, DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES –MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
- The Assembly met at 10am, pursuant to resolution of the Assembly, dated Friday 25 June 2004. The Speaker, the Honourable L. M. Braham, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR
- The Speaker advised Members that the following message had been received from His Honour the Administrator:
Message No. 24
Assent to Proposed Laws
I, EDWARD JOSEPH EGAN, AO the Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia, advise the Legislative Assembly of, pursuant to section 7 of the Northern Territory (Self-Government Act) 1978 of the Commonwealth, the assent to the following proposed laws:
- 6 July 2004
- Appropriation Act 2004-2005 (No. 36 of 2004)
- Debits Tax Amendment Act 2004 (No. 37 of 2004)
Mineral Royalty Amendment Act 2004 (No. 38 of 2004)
Pay-roll Tax Amendment Act 2004 (No. 39 of 2004)
Stamp Duty Amendment Act (No. 2) 2004 (No. 40 of 2004)
Taxation (Administration) Amendment Act 2004 (No. 41 of 2004)
- Gaming Control Amendment Act 2004 (No. 44 of 2004)
Gaming Machine Amendment Act 2004 (No. 45 of 2004)
Northern Territory Employment and Training Amendment Act 2004 (No. 42 of 2004)
Soccer Football Pools Amendment Act 2004 (No. 43 of 2004)
- E J Egan
Administrator (Paper 1398)
4. PETITION:
- The Member for Fannie Bay (Ms Martin) presented petition No. 60, from 347 petitioners, requesting the Assembly to protect the Daly River from subdivision of Pastoral Leases for large scale irrigated agriculture, and the issuing of tree-clearing permits or water extraction licences. (Paper 1420)
Petition read.
Responses to petitions: The Clerk, pursuant to Standing Order 100A, advised – That, a response to petitions No. 56 [drinking water Dundee Beach] and No. 58 [Mandorah Boat Ramp] had been received and circulated to Members and the terms of the responses would be included in the Hansard record. (Paper 1399)
5. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
- Acting Electoral Commissioner: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) reported on the appointment of an Acting Electoral Commissioner Mr Phillips for 3 months during the absence of the Electoral Commissioner Mr K Heisner who will assist the United Nations in IRAQ to establish an electoral program.
Mr Mills responded thereto.
Ms Martin responded accordingly.
Bradley Case: The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne) reported on the outcomes of the case against Chief Magistrate Bradley v Naalas.
Ms Carter responded thereto.
Dr Toyne responded accordingly.
Multicultural Awards: The Minister for Ethnic Affairs (Mr Vatskalis) reported on the conduct and promotion of the inaugural Northern Territory Multicultural Awards, under four categories.
Dr Lim responded thereto.
Mr Vatskalis responded accordingly.
Defence Contracts: The Minister for Defence Support (Mr Henderson) reported on the affects on the Territory’s small business community by the change in the management of defence contracts by the Commonwealth.
Mr Burke responded thereto.
Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Sessional Order.
6. NORTHERN TERRITORY STATEHOOD STEERING COMMITTEE – MOTION TO ADOPT TERMS OF REFERENCE – MOTION AGREED TO:
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question, adjourned 25 June 2004 –
That the Assembly –
(a) endorse the Terms of Reference of the Northern Territory Statehood Steering Committee, tabled on 25 June 2004; and
(b) authorise the Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs to appoint the membership of the Northern Territory Statehood Steering Committee in accordance with the Terms of Reference;
- subject to –
- the Speaker tabling in the Assembly for its adoption –
(i) the membership of the Northern Territory Statehood Steering Committee; and
Omit all words after “That” and insert in their stead –
- “the document entitled “Terms of Reference, Northern Territory Statehood Steering Committee” be held in abeyance and used by members for consultation and discussion and be put forward for further debate in the Assembly at the next sittings.”.
Leave granted.
Ruling – lapsed motion: The Speaker advised Members that it was her ruling that the amendment moved by Mr Dunham to the motion had lapsed due to the effluxion of time.
The Member for Brennan (Mr Burke), by leave, addressed the Assembly.
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – That the Bills be now read a second time -
Debate resumed.
Question – put and passed.
Bills read a second time.
The Member for Brennan (Mr Burke), by leave, made a statement.
The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne), by leave, responded thereto.
Leave granted for a motion for the third readings of the Bills to be moved forthwith.
On the motion of the Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne) the Bills were read a third time and passed to be proposed laws.
8. AUDITOR-GENERAL’S AUGUST 2004 REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY – PAPER TABLED – PRINT – MOTION TO NOTE REPORT:
- The Speaker laid on the Table the Auditor-General’s August 2004 Report to the Legislative Assembly (Paper 1419).
The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) moved – That the Report be printed.
Question – put and passed.
Ms Martin moved – That the Assembly take note of the Report and that leave be granted to continue her remarks at a later hour.
Leave granted - Debate adjourned.
9. TIMOR SEA GAS FIELDS, DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES –MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
- The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) made a statement relating to the Northern Territory Government’s strategic approach to the development and enhancement of opportunities for the Territory economy to benefit from gas projects in the Timor Sea.
Ms Martin moved – 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 11.58am and 2pm.
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- The following notices were given:
Dr Toyne: To present the Evidence Reform (Children and Sexual Offences) Bill 2004 (Serial 240).
Mr Vatskalis: To present the Tanami Exploration Agreement Ratification Bill 2004 (Serial 242).
Mr Vatskalis: To move – That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Tanami Exploration Agreement Ratification Bill 2004 (Serial 242) passing through all stages at these sittings.
Ms Scrymgour: To present the Nuclear Waste Transport, Storage and Disposal (Prohibition) Bill 2004 (Serial 243).
- 2.02pm Mr Mills to Ms Martin.
2.06pm Mr Bonson to Ms Martin.
2.10pm Mr Mills to Ms Martin.
2.14pm Ms Aagaard to Mr Stirling.
2.19pm Mr Wood to Mr Ah Kit.
2.21pm Mr Mills to Ms Martin.
2.25pm Ms Lawrie to Mr Henderson.
2.29pm Mr Mills to Ms Martin.
2.32pm Mr Bonson to Mr Ah Kit.
2.38pm Mr Dunham to Ms Martin.
2.42pm Mr McAdam to Mr Stirling.
2.47pm Mr Mills to Ms Martin referred to Mr Stirling.
2.57pm Mr Kiely to Mr Vatskalis.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
- 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 resumed.
Question – put and passed.
- The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Araluen (Ms Carter), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 7.56pm Tuesday 17 August 2004 until tomorrow at 10am.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 17 August 2004 –
Annual Report:
Northern Territory Education Advisory Council, 2003 (Paper 1397)
Casino Operator’s Agreement:
Between Sydney James Stirling, Minister for Racing, Gaming and Licensing and Skycity Australia PTY LTD, dated 22 July 2004 (Paper 1411)
Financial Management Act:
Transfer of Excess Allocation between Purposes of Same Agency, Department of Community Development, Sport and Cultural Affairs, pursuant 20(1A), dated 30 June 2004 (Paper 1412)
Transfer of Excess Allocations, Department of Business, Industry and Resource Development, pursuant to section 20, dated 28 June 2004 (Paper 1413)
Transfer of Excess Allocation between Purposes of Different Agencies, Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment to Department of Community Development, Sport and Cultural Affairs, pursuant to section 20(1), dated 30 June 2004 (Paper 1414)
Transfer of Excess Allocation between Purposes of Same Agency, Department of Legislative Assembly, pursuant to section 20(1A), dated 30 June 2004 (Paper 1415)
Transfer of Excess Allocation between Purposes of Same Agency, Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment, pursuant to section 20(1A), dated 30 June 2004 (Paper 1416)
Transfer of Excess Allocation between Purposes of Different Agencies, Department of Corporate and Information Services to Department of Employment, Education and Training, pursuant to section 20(1), dated 30 June 2004 (Paper 1417)
Transfer of Excess Allocation between Purposes of Same Agency, Department of Business, Industry and Resource Development, pursuant to section 20(1A), dated 29 June 2004 (Paper 1418)
Police Administration Act:
Consent Agreement between Minister for Employment, Education and Training and the Northern Territory Police Force, pursuant to section 51, dated 17 June 2004 (Paper 1410)
Regulations 2004:
No. 19, Amendments of Traffic Regulations (Paper 1400)
No. 20, Amendments of Public Health (Shops, Eating Houses, Boarding-Houses, Hostels and Hotels) Regulations (Paper 1401)
No. 21, Food (Administration) Regulations Repeal Regulations (Paper 1402)
No. 22, Amendments of Housing Assistance Schemes (Paper 1403)
No. 23, Amendments of Stock Diseases Regulations (Paper 1404)
No. 24, Amendments of Jabiru Town Development (Accounting) Regulations (Paper 1405)
No. 25, Uncollected Goods Regulations (Paper 1406)
No. 28, Associations (Model Constitution) Regulations (Paper 1407)
No. 29, Amendment of Palmerston (Signs, Hoardings and Advertising) By-Laws (Paper 1408)
No. 30, Amendments to Corporations Law Rules (Paper 1409)
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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