Minutes of Proceedings - 2002-03-05
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Honourable L. M. Braham, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. VISITORS:
The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public gallery of Year 10/11 students from Darwin High School accompanied by their teachers Ms Sara Weylen and Ms Jeanine Matheson.
On behalf of all Members Madam Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
4. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
Alice Springs Convention Centre: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) made a statement on the progress of the Alice Springs Convention Centre.
Mr Burke responded thereto.
Ms Martin responded accordingly.
Police Special Crime unit: The Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services (Mr Stirling) made a statement on the functions of the Special Crime Unit.
Mr Burke responded thereto.
Mr Stirling responded accordingly.
Community Services Ministerial Conference: The Minister for Health and Community Services (Mrs Aagaard) made a report on her attendance at the Ministerial Conference of Community Services Ministers held in Melbourne on the 1st March 2002.
Mr Dunham responded thereto.
Mrs Aagaard responded accordingly.
Land Clearing Policy: The Minister for Lands and Planning (Mr Vatskalis) made a report on the policy development of Governemnt for land clearing, salinity and soil erosion in the Territory.
Mr Wood responded thereto.
Mr Vatskalis responded accordingly.
Paper tabled: Mr Vatskalis laid on the Table the following Paper –
Land Clearing Guidelines, Broadacre Developments Linear Developments and Subdivisions, dated February 2002 by Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment. (Paper 241)
Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Sessional Orders.
5. CORPORATIONS (FINANCIAL SECTOR REFORM AMENDMENTS) BILL 2002 (Serial 46):
The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts and Regulations as a consequence of the Commonwealth enacting the Financial Services Reform Act 2001 and for related purposes.
Bill read a first time.
Dr Toyne moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Goyder (Mr Maley) debate was adjourned.
6. PENALTIES AMENDMENT BILL 2002 (Serial 42) and INTERPRETATION AMENDMENT BILL 2002 (Serial 43):
Suspension of Standing Order: The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne) moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent Bills entitled, Penalties Amendment Bill 2002 (Serial 42) and Interpretation Amendment Bill 2002 (Serial 43): –
(a) being presented and read a first time together and one motion being put in regard to, respectively, the second readings; the committee’s report stage; and the third readings of the Bills together; and
(b) the consideration of the Bills in the Committee of the Whole.
Question – put and passed – there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members and no dissentient voice.
The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Penalties Act; and a Bill for an Act to amend the Interpretation Act.
Bills read a first time.
Dr Toyne moved – That the Bills be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Goyder (Mr Maley) debate was adjourned.
7. CORONERS AMENDMENT BILL 2001 (Serial 29):
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 ensued.
Question – put and passed.
Bill read a second time.
The Assembly resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the Bill.
Coroners Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 29):
Clauses1 to 3, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 4 agreed to.
Clause 5 agreed to.
Clause 6 read.
On the motion of Dr Toyne the following amendment was agreed to –
In proposed subsection 3, omit –
“committed in the proceedings”
Clause 6, as amended, agreed to.
Clause 7, 8 and 9, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Title agreed to.
Bill to be reported with an amendment. The Assembly resumed; the Speaker resumed the Chair; the Chairman reported the Bill with an amendment; and the report was adopted.
On the motion of the Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
8. CULLEN BAY MARINA AMENDMENT BILL 2001 (Serial 24) and UNIT TITLES AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 2001 (Serial 25):
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 ensued.
Question – put and passed.
Bills read a second time.
The Assembly resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the Bills.
Cullen Bay Marina Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 24):
Clauses 1 to 3, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 4 agreed to.
Clause 5 read.
On the motion of Dr Toyne the following amendment was agreed to –
Insert after paragraph (c)
(ca) by inserting in subsection (1)(f) "incidental to the management, use and maintenance of the common property" after "charges".
Clause 5, as amended, agreed to.
Remainder of Bill, by leave, taken as a whole and agreed to.
Bill to be reported with an amendment.
Unit Titles Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2001 (Serial 25):
Clause 1 to 3, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 4 read.
On the motion of Dr Toyne the following amendment was agreed to –
Insert after paragraph (c) -
(ca) by inserting in subsection (1)(f) "incidental to the management, use and maintenance of the common property" after "charges".
Clause 4, as amended, agreed to.
Clause 5 read.
On the motion of Dr Toyne the following amendment was agreed to –
Insert after paragraph (d) –
(da) by inserting in subsection (1)(f) "incidental to the management, use and maintenance of the building development" after "charges".
Clause 5, as amended, agreed to.
Clause 6 agreed to.
Title agreed to.
Bill to be reported with amendments.
The Assembly resumed; the Speaker resumed the Chair; the Chairman reported the –
Cullen Bay Marina Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 24), with an amendment; and
Unit Titles Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2001 (Serial 25), with an amendment.
Reports were adopted. Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Year 11, Casuarina Senior College students accompanied by their teacher Mr Bill Gammon.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors. 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. Suspension of sitting: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 11.52am and 2pm.9. NOTICES:
The following Notices were given:
Ms Martin: To present the First Home Owner Grant Amendment Bill 2002 (Serial 41).
Dr Toyne: To present the Statute Law Revision Bill 2002 (Serial 47).
Dr Toyne: To move, on Thursday 7 March 2002 – That Standing Orders be suspended to allow the passing of the Classification of Publications, Films and Computer Games Amendment Bill 2002 (Serial 34) passing through all stages at this sitting.
Mr Henderson: To present the Meat Industries Amendment Bill 2002 (Serial 39).
10. STATEMENT – CONDUCT OF MEMBERS:
The Speaker made a statement relating to the required conduct of Members in the Chamber and urged all Members to adhere to parliamentary debating rules set out in Standing Orders.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Stirling), by leave, responded.
11. QUESTIONS:
2.02pm Mr Burke to Mr Henderson.
2.05pm Ms Lawrie to Ms Martin.
2.08pm Mr Elferink to Ms Martin.
2.13pm Dr Burns to Ms Martin.
2.18pm Mr Wood to Mr Vatskalis.
2.20pm Mr Bonson to Ms Martin.
2.24pm Mr Reed to Ms Martin.
2.29pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Henderson.
Papers tabled: The Minister for Tourism (Mr Henderson), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
Photographs of tourism posters, London (Paper 243); and
Discover the other oz (Paper 242).
2.34pm Mr Burke to Ms Martin.
Papers tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Burke), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
List of ministerial staff, former Burke government, Northern Territory Government Directory (Paper 245); and
List of ministerial staff, Martin government, Northern Territory Government Directory (Paper 244).
2.40pm Mr Wood to Ms Martin.
2.44pm Mr Kiely to Mr Ah Kit.
2.47pm Mr Reed to Mr Stirling.
2.50pm Mr McAdam to Dr Toyne.
2.53pm Mr Burke to Ms Martin.
2.56pm Dr Burns to Mr Stirling.
That this Assembly condemns and censures the Chief Minister for her deception and misleading of -
1. This Assembly;
2. The media;
3. Members of the public service;
4. Territorians; and
FURTHER:
In that she pledged there would be no job losses from the public service and there would be no voluntary redundancies as a result of the restructuring of the public service, when the truth is the complete opposite; and
And further that since becoming Chief Minister, the Member for Fannie Bay has embarked on a ritual course of misleading and lying both to this Assembly and to Territorians in relation to her policies and actions. (Paper 246)
Question – put and negatived – objection being raised and there being an insufficient number of Members to constitute an absolute majority of the whole number of Members of the Assembly, pursuant to Standing Order 306.
The Leader of the Opposition, by leave, made a statement thereto.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Stirling), by leave, made a statement relating thereto.
12. NEW PUBLIC SECTOR AGENCY ARRANGEMENTS – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) made a statement relating to new Public Sector Agency arrangements as a result of a reduction of government Agencies from 35 to 18. (Paper 247)
Ms Martin moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Papers tabled: The Member for Katherine (Mr Reed), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Bullying in the Public Sector (Paper 248).
Debate continued.
Papers tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Burke), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
Photograph Ms Martin signing pledge to public sector workers 2001 election campaign (Paper 249);
Transcript of interviews; Monday 4 March 2002 6.30pm Channel 8; and 7.00pm ABC Television, Monday 4 March 2002 (Paper 250);
Transcript of interview, ABC Morning Program - Ms Martin with Mr Fred McCue re Northern Territory Economy on Tuesday 27 November 2001 (Paper 251);
Transcript of interview, Ms Martin with Drive Time - Julia Christensen, 8DDD ABC Darwin re Public Service Restructure, 13 November 2002 (Paper 252);
Transcript of interview, Ms Martin with reporter, Sky Channel, Sunday 23 February 2002 (Paper 253);
Open letter to all public servants by Ms Martin, dated 28 November 2001 – mini-budget (Paper 254); and
Transcript of interview, Ms Martin/Mr Reed/Ms Vamourie with Ms Julia Christensen 8DDD ABC Darwin - Drive Time, re mini-budget, dated 27 November 2001 (Paper 255).
Debate continued.
Bells having been rung and a quorum having been obtained.
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
13. NTPS NUMBERS AND REDUNDANCIES - PAPER TABLED:
The Minister for Employment, Education and Training (Mr Stirling) laid on the Table a paper summarizing NTPS Numbers and Redundancies for the period January 2001 to January 2002 by Forced Redundancy and Voluntary Redundancy categories under the former and previous governments (Paper 256).
14. TERRITORY TOURISM – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
The Minister for Tourism (Mr Henderson) made a statement relating to Territory tourism and its position in the international tourist market. (Paper 257)
Mr Henderson moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Tourism (Mr Henderson) laid on the Table the following Paper –
Exploring the Territory - A Guide for Self Drive Travellers 2002/2003 (Paper 258).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Stirling) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Karama (Ms Lawrie), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Report on Study Tour – Melbourne and Hobart, December 2001 by Ms D Lawrie, December 2001 (Paper 259).
Debate continued.
Papers tabled: The Member for Barkly (Mr McAdam), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
Article, Brother and sister on top of the class, The Australian by Ebru Yaman, Schools Education, dated Monday 4 March 2002 (Paper 260); and
Article, Territory 2 honoured, Northern Territory News, dated 5 March 2002 (Paper 261).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 9.46pm on Tuesday 5 March 2002 until tomorrow at 10am. PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 5 March 2002:
Annual Reports
Arts and Museums, 2000/2001 (Paper 240)
Strehlow Research Centre, 2000/2001 (Paper 239)
ATTENDANCE
All Members attended the sittings.
The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Honourable L. M. Braham, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. VISITORS:
The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public gallery of Year 10/11 students from Darwin High School accompanied by their teachers Ms Sara Weylen and Ms Jeanine Matheson.
On behalf of all Members Madam Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
4. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
Alice Springs Convention Centre: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) made a statement on the progress of the Alice Springs Convention Centre.
Mr Burke responded thereto.
Ms Martin responded accordingly.
Police Special Crime unit: The Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services (Mr Stirling) made a statement on the functions of the Special Crime Unit.
Mr Burke responded thereto.
Mr Stirling responded accordingly.
Community Services Ministerial Conference: The Minister for Health and Community Services (Mrs Aagaard) made a report on her attendance at the Ministerial Conference of Community Services Ministers held in Melbourne on the 1st March 2002.
Mr Dunham responded thereto.
Mrs Aagaard responded accordingly.
Land Clearing Policy: The Minister for Lands and Planning (Mr Vatskalis) made a report on the policy development of Governemnt for land clearing, salinity and soil erosion in the Territory.
Mr Wood responded thereto.
Mr Vatskalis responded accordingly.
Paper tabled: Mr Vatskalis laid on the Table the following Paper –
Land Clearing Guidelines, Broadacre Developments Linear Developments and Subdivisions, dated February 2002 by Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment. (Paper 241)
Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Sessional Orders.
5. CORPORATIONS (FINANCIAL SECTOR REFORM AMENDMENTS) BILL 2002 (Serial 46):
The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts and Regulations as a consequence of the Commonwealth enacting the Financial Services Reform Act 2001 and for related purposes.
Bill read a first time.
Dr Toyne moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Goyder (Mr Maley) debate was adjourned.
6. PENALTIES AMENDMENT BILL 2002 (Serial 42) and INTERPRETATION AMENDMENT BILL 2002 (Serial 43):
Suspension of Standing Order: The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne) moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent Bills entitled, Penalties Amendment Bill 2002 (Serial 42) and Interpretation Amendment Bill 2002 (Serial 43): –
(a) being presented and read a first time together and one motion being put in regard to, respectively, the second readings; the committee’s report stage; and the third readings of the Bills together; and
(b) the consideration of the Bills in the Committee of the Whole.
Question – put and passed – there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members and no dissentient voice.
The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Penalties Act; and a Bill for an Act to amend the Interpretation Act.
Bills read a first time.
Dr Toyne moved – That the Bills be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Goyder (Mr Maley) debate was adjourned.
7. CORONERS AMENDMENT BILL 2001 (Serial 29):
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 ensued.
Question – put and passed.
Bill read a second time.
The Assembly resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the Bill.
In Committee
(Chairman – Mr Wood)
(Chairman – Mr Wood)
Coroners Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 29):
Clauses1 to 3, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 4 agreed to.
Clause 5 agreed to.
Clause 6 read.
On the motion of Dr Toyne the following amendment was agreed to –
In proposed subsection 3, omit –
“committed in the proceedings”
Clause 6, as amended, agreed to.
Clause 7, 8 and 9, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Title agreed to.
Bill to be reported with an amendment. The Assembly resumed; the Speaker resumed the Chair; the Chairman reported the Bill with an amendment; and the report was adopted.
On the motion of the Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
8. CULLEN BAY MARINA AMENDMENT BILL 2001 (Serial 24) and UNIT TITLES AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 2001 (Serial 25):
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 ensued.
Question – put and passed.
Bills read a second time.
The Assembly resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the Bills.
In Committee
(Chairman – Mr Wood)
(Chairman – Mr Wood)
Cullen Bay Marina Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 24):
Clauses 1 to 3, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 4 agreed to.
Clause 5 read.
On the motion of Dr Toyne the following amendment was agreed to –
Insert after paragraph (c)
(ca) by inserting in subsection (1)(f) "incidental to the management, use and maintenance of the common property" after "charges".
Clause 5, as amended, agreed to.
Remainder of Bill, by leave, taken as a whole and agreed to.
Bill to be reported with an amendment.
Unit Titles Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2001 (Serial 25):
Clause 1 to 3, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 4 read.
On the motion of Dr Toyne the following amendment was agreed to –
Insert after paragraph (c) -
(ca) by inserting in subsection (1)(f) "incidental to the management, use and maintenance of the common property" after "charges".
Clause 4, as amended, agreed to.
Clause 5 read.
On the motion of Dr Toyne the following amendment was agreed to –
Insert after paragraph (d) –
(da) by inserting in subsection (1)(f) "incidental to the management, use and maintenance of the building development" after "charges".
Clause 5, as amended, agreed to.
Clause 6 agreed to.
Title agreed to.
Bill to be reported with amendments.
The Assembly resumed; the Speaker resumed the Chair; the Chairman reported the –
Cullen Bay Marina Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 24), with an amendment; and
Unit Titles Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2001 (Serial 25), with an amendment.
Reports were adopted. Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Year 11, Casuarina Senior College students accompanied by their teacher Mr Bill Gammon.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors. 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. Suspension of sitting: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 11.52am and 2pm.9. NOTICES:
The following Notices were given:
Ms Martin: To present the First Home Owner Grant Amendment Bill 2002 (Serial 41).
Dr Toyne: To present the Statute Law Revision Bill 2002 (Serial 47).
Dr Toyne: To move, on Thursday 7 March 2002 – That Standing Orders be suspended to allow the passing of the Classification of Publications, Films and Computer Games Amendment Bill 2002 (Serial 34) passing through all stages at this sitting.
Mr Henderson: To present the Meat Industries Amendment Bill 2002 (Serial 39).
10. STATEMENT – CONDUCT OF MEMBERS:
The Speaker made a statement relating to the required conduct of Members in the Chamber and urged all Members to adhere to parliamentary debating rules set out in Standing Orders.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Stirling), by leave, responded.
11. QUESTIONS:
2.02pm Mr Burke to Mr Henderson.
2.05pm Ms Lawrie to Ms Martin.
2.08pm Mr Elferink to Ms Martin.
2.13pm Dr Burns to Ms Martin.
2.18pm Mr Wood to Mr Vatskalis.
2.20pm Mr Bonson to Ms Martin.
2.24pm Mr Reed to Ms Martin.
2.29pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Henderson.
Papers tabled: The Minister for Tourism (Mr Henderson), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
Photographs of tourism posters, London (Paper 243); and
Discover the other oz (Paper 242).
2.34pm Mr Burke to Ms Martin.
Papers tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Burke), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
List of ministerial staff, former Burke government, Northern Territory Government Directory (Paper 245); and
List of ministerial staff, Martin government, Northern Territory Government Directory (Paper 244).
2.40pm Mr Wood to Ms Martin.
2.44pm Mr Kiely to Mr Ah Kit.
2.47pm Mr Reed to Mr Stirling.
2.50pm Mr McAdam to Dr Toyne.
2.53pm Mr Burke to Ms Martin.
2.56pm Dr Burns to Mr Stirling.
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Suspension of Standing Orders: The Member for Brennan (Mr Burke) moved –That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent him moving – That this Assembly condemns and censures the Chief Minister for her deception and misleading of -
1. This Assembly;
2. The media;
3. Members of the public service;
4. Territorians; and
FURTHER:
In that she pledged there would be no job losses from the public service and there would be no voluntary redundancies as a result of the restructuring of the public service, when the truth is the complete opposite; and
And further that since becoming Chief Minister, the Member for Fannie Bay has embarked on a ritual course of misleading and lying both to this Assembly and to Territorians in relation to her policies and actions. (Paper 246)
Question – put and negatived – objection being raised and there being an insufficient number of Members to constitute an absolute majority of the whole number of Members of the Assembly, pursuant to Standing Order 306.
The Leader of the Opposition, by leave, made a statement thereto.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Stirling), by leave, made a statement relating thereto.
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The Leader of Government Business (Mr Stirling) thereupon asked that further questions be placed on the Question Paper.12. NEW PUBLIC SECTOR AGENCY ARRANGEMENTS – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) made a statement relating to new Public Sector Agency arrangements as a result of a reduction of government Agencies from 35 to 18. (Paper 247)
Ms Martin moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Papers tabled: The Member for Katherine (Mr Reed), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Bullying in the Public Sector (Paper 248).
Debate continued.
Papers tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Burke), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
Photograph Ms Martin signing pledge to public sector workers 2001 election campaign (Paper 249);
Transcript of interviews; Monday 4 March 2002 6.30pm Channel 8; and 7.00pm ABC Television, Monday 4 March 2002 (Paper 250);
Transcript of interview, ABC Morning Program - Ms Martin with Mr Fred McCue re Northern Territory Economy on Tuesday 27 November 2001 (Paper 251);
Transcript of interview, Ms Martin with Drive Time - Julia Christensen, 8DDD ABC Darwin re Public Service Restructure, 13 November 2002 (Paper 252);
Transcript of interview, Ms Martin with reporter, Sky Channel, Sunday 23 February 2002 (Paper 253);
Open letter to all public servants by Ms Martin, dated 28 November 2001 – mini-budget (Paper 254); and
Transcript of interview, Ms Martin/Mr Reed/Ms Vamourie with Ms Julia Christensen 8DDD ABC Darwin - Drive Time, re mini-budget, dated 27 November 2001 (Paper 255).
Debate continued.
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Quorum – lack of: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Elferink) drew the Speaker’s attention to the state of the Assembly. There not being a quorum the Bells were rung.Bells having been rung and a quorum having been obtained.
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Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
13. NTPS NUMBERS AND REDUNDANCIES - PAPER TABLED:
The Minister for Employment, Education and Training (Mr Stirling) laid on the Table a paper summarizing NTPS Numbers and Redundancies for the period January 2001 to January 2002 by Forced Redundancy and Voluntary Redundancy categories under the former and previous governments (Paper 256).
14. TERRITORY TOURISM – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
The Minister for Tourism (Mr Henderson) made a statement relating to Territory tourism and its position in the international tourist market. (Paper 257)
Mr Henderson moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Tourism (Mr Henderson) laid on the Table the following Paper –
Exploring the Territory - A Guide for Self Drive Travellers 2002/2003 (Paper 258).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Stirling) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Karama (Ms Lawrie), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Report on Study Tour – Melbourne and Hobart, December 2001 by Ms D Lawrie, December 2001 (Paper 259).
Debate continued.
Papers tabled: The Member for Barkly (Mr McAdam), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
Article, Brother and sister on top of the class, The Australian by Ebru Yaman, Schools Education, dated Monday 4 March 2002 (Paper 260); and
Article, Territory 2 honoured, Northern Territory News, dated 5 March 2002 (Paper 261).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 9.46pm on Tuesday 5 March 2002 until tomorrow at 10am. PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 5 March 2002:
Annual Reports
Arts and Museums, 2000/2001 (Paper 240)
Strehlow Research Centre, 2000/2001 (Paper 239)
ATTENDANCE
All Members attended the sittings.
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