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Minutes of Proceedings - 2012-02-16

    1. MEETING:
        The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Honourable J. L. Aagaard, took the Chair.

    2. PRAYERS.

    3. VISITORS:
        The Speaker (Mrs Aagaard) advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Malak Primary School Year 5/6 students accompanied by Miss Francis, Ms Wrench, Miss Sun, and Ms Hansen.
        On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
    4. PETITIONS:
        The Member for Katherine (Mr Westra van Holthe) presented petition No. 59, not conforming with Standing Orders, from 62 petitioners requesting that Dundee Beach, Cox Peninsula and Marrakai are supported to develop their own community structure of governance relating to local Government (Paper 1710).
        Petition read.
    5. BOMBING OF DARWIN – MOTION:
        The Chief Minister (Mr Henderson), pursuant to notice, moved - That the Assembly express its profound regret and sadness for the terrible losses caused by the bombing of Darwin to the residents of Darwin and their families, and to the servicemen and women stationed in and around Darwin.
        Debate ensued.
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        Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Nakara Primary School Year 5 students accompanied by Mr Woodroffe, Mr Gaetano Gugliotta and Mrs Newman.
        On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
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        Debate continued.
        Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Johnston (Dr Burns) the Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.

        Debate continued.
        Paper tabled: Dr Burns laid on the Table the following Paper –
    Photograph of Corporal H. D. Burns (Paper 1711).

        Debate continued.
        Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Katherine (Mr Westra van Holthe) the Member for Port Darwin (Mr Elferink) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.

        Debate continued.
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        Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Nakara Primary School Year 6 students accompanied by Mrs Manley, Mr Andre and Miss Nunn.
        On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
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        Debate continued.
        Debate suspended.
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        Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 12.02pm and 2pm.
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    6. QUESTIONS:
        2.01pm Mr Mills to Mr McCarthy.
        Paper tabled: Mr McCarthy laid on the Table the following Paper –
    Development and Operation of a Short Stay Accommodation Village, Batten Road Site Section 4445, Hundred of Bagot – Request for proposals (Paper 1712).

        2.04pm Mr Mills to Mr McCarthy supplementary.
        2.06pm Mr Gunner to Mr Henderson.
        2.09pm Mr Tollner to Mr McCarthy.
        2.13pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Henderson.
        2.16pm Mr Elferink to Ms Lawrie.
        2.18pm Mr Wood to Mr Vatskalis.
        2.19pm Ms Walker to Dr Burns.
        2.23pm Mr Styles to Mr Knight.
        2.26pm Mr Gunner to Ms Lawrie.

        Distinguished Visitor: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the Public Gallery of Mr Steve Hatton, former Chief Minister of the Legislative Assembly and former Member for Nightcliff.

        On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitor.

        2.29pm Mr Wood to Ms McCarthy.
        2.33pm Mr Giles to Mr McCarthy.
        2.36pm Ms Scrymgour to Ms Lawrie.
        2.40pm Ms Purick to Mr McCarthy.
        2.42pm Ms Walker to Dr Burns.
        2.46pm Mrs Lambley to Mr Hampton and referred to Mr McCarthy.
        2.49pm Mr Gunner to Ms McCarthy.
        2.53pm Mr Bohlin to Mr Hampton.
        2.55pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Vatskalis.
        2.59pm Mr Westra van Holthe to Mr Knight.
        The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
    7. BOMBING OF DARWIN – MOTION AGREED TO:
        The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question, suspended earlier this day - That the Assembly express its profound regret and sadness for the terrible losses caused by the bombing of Darwin to the residents of Darwin and their families, and to the servicemen and women stationed in and around Darwin.
        Debate resumed.
        Question – put and passed.
    8. PAIRS:
        The Speaker (Mrs Aagaard) advised Members of the following Pair arrangements for today as follows –
    Member for Wanguri (Mr Henderson) with the Member for Goyder (Ms Purick), period 3pm to close of business 16 February 2012 (Paper 1715).

    9. CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AMENDMENT (INFORMATION SHARING) BILL 2012 (Serial 194):
        The Minister for Child Protection (Mr Vatskalis), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Care and Protection of Children Act, and for related purposes.
        Bill read a first time.
        Mr Vatskalis moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
        Debate ensued.
        Paper tabled: Mr Vatskalis laid on the Table the following Paper –
    Explanatory Statement, Care and Protection of Children Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2012 (Paper 1716).

        On the motion of the Member for Araluen (Ms Lambley) debate was adjourned.
    10. DISABILITY SERVICES AMENDMENT BILL 2012 (Serial 196):
        The Minister for Children and Families (Mr Vatskalis), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Disability Services Act, and for related purposed.
        Bill read a first time.
        Mr Vatskalis moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
        Debate ensued.
        Paper tabled: Mr Vatskalis laid on the Table the following Paper –
    Explanatory Statement, Disability Services Amendment Bill 2012 (Paper 1717).

        On the motion of the Member for Greatorex (Mr Conlan) debate was adjourned.
    11. RADIATION PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILL 2012 (Serial 197):
        The Minister for Health (Mr Vatskalis), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Radiation Protection Act.
        Bill read a first time.
        Mr Vatskalis moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
        Debate ensued.
        Paper tabled: Mr Vatskalis laid on the Table the following Paper –
    Explanatory Statement, Radiation Protection Amendment Bill 2012 (Paper 1718).

        On the motion of the Member for Goyder (Ms Purick) debate was adjourned.
    12. TREASURER'S MID-YEAR REPORT 2011/2012 - PAPER TABLED - REPORT NOTED:
        The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – That the Assembly take note of the Report –
        Debate resumed.
        Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Katherine (Mr Westra van Holthe) the Member for Karama (Ms Lawrie) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.

        Debate continued.
        Question – put and passed.

    13. SUPPORTING TERRITORIANS – 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.
        Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Fannie Bay (Mr Gunner) the Member for Johnston (Dr Burns) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.

        Debate continued.
        Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Port Darwin (Mr Elferink) the Member for Fong Lim (Mr Tollner) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.

        Debate continued.
        Quorum: The Member for Braitling (Mr Giles) drew the attention of the Assembly to the state of the Assembly.
        Bells having been rung and a Quorum attained –

        Debate continued.
        Quorum: The Member for Braitling (Mr Giles) drew the attention of the Assembly to the state of the Assembly.
        Bells having been rung and a Quorum attained –

        Debate continued.
        Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Johnston (Dr Burns) the Member for Nhulunbuy (Ms Walker) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.

        Debate continued.
        Question – put and passed.
    14. LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE – REPORT ON THE STATEHOOD PROGRAM – REPORT PRINTED - REPORT NOTED:
        The Chair (Mrs Aagaard) of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee laid on the Table the Report on the Statehood Program by the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee, dated February 2012 (Paper 1719).
        Mrs Aagaard moved – That the Report be printed.
        Question – put and passed.
        Mrs Aagaard made a statement relating thereto.
        Mrs Aagaard moved – That the Assembly take note of the Report.
        Debate ensued.
        Question – put and passed.
    15. MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE – PROPERTY CRIME ACCOUNTABILITY OF INDIVIDUALS:
        The Deputy Speaker (Ms Walker) advised the Assembly the Member for Port Darwin (Mr Elferink) had proposed the following definite Matter of Public Importance for discussion this day:
            The need for a regulatory framework which promotes the accountability of individuals in relation to property crime.

        The proposed discussion having received the necessary support –
        Discussion ensued.
        Discussion concluded.

    16. ADJOURNMENT:
        The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
        Debate ensued.
        Question - put and passed.
        And the Assembly adjourned at 9.53pm until Tuesday, 21 February 2012 at 10am.
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        PAPERS:
        The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Thursday 16 February 2012 –

        Annual Reports
        Cobourg Peninsula Sanctuary and Marine Park Board, 2010/2011 (Paper 1713)

        Education and Care Services National Regulations, Education and Care Services National Regulations as made by the Ministerial Council of Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs, 9 December 2011 (Paper 1714)
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        ATTENDANCE:
        All Members attended the sittings.
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