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Minutes of Proceedings - 2006-06-15

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

2. PRAYERS.

3. VISITORS:
      The Acting Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Year 8 Kormilda College Students from various remote Aboriginal communities accompanied by Ms Jacinta Mooney and extended a warm welcome to the visitors.

4. PETITIONS:
      The Member for Greatorex (Dr Lim) presented petition No. 31 from 104 petitioners requesting the Northern Territory Place Names Committee retain the name of the Golf Course Estate for the suburb adjacent to and surrounding the Alice Springs Golf Course (Paper 495).
      Petition read.

      The Member for Greatorex (Dr Lim) presented petition No. 30 from 72 petitioners requesting that the salaries section of DCIS in Alice Springs be retained (Paper 494).
      Petition read.

      The Member for Greatorex (Dr Lim) presented petition No. 28 from 253 petitioners requesting the decision to handover the 11 Central Australian National Parks be rescinded (Paper 492).
      Petition read.

      The Member for Greatorex (Dr Lim) presented petition No. 29 from 1945 petitioners requesting the decision to handover the 48 Territory owned parks be rescinded (Paper 493).
      Petition read.

5. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
      Top End Secret Road Show - Mining Profile: The Minister for Mines (Mr Vatskalis) reported on the strategy to attract investment to the Territory by profiling the Northern Territory Mining Potential at an AMEC seminar conducted in Perth last week, with industry representatives, stakeholders, investors and business entrepreneurs.
      Paper tabled: Mr Vatskalis laid on the Table the following Paper -
Exploring Country, a guide to making an exploration and mining agreement (Paper 502).

      Ms Carney responded.
      Mr Vatskalis responded.

      Delfin Estate, Developments: The Minister for Planning and Lands (Dr Burns) reported on land development issues at the Delfin Estate land lease Stage 7.6 zoning, Palmerston.
      Paper tabled: Dr Burns laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, Dr Burns, Minister for Planning and Lands to Mr Rod Fehring, Lend Leases Communities, dated 21 December 2005 re Stage 7.6 removal from The Chase development at Palmerston (Paper 503).

      Ms Carney responded.
      Mr Wood responded.
      Dr Burns responded.

      Fire Abatement, West Arnhem: The Minister for the Natural Resources, Environment and Heritage (Ms Scrymgour) reported on fire abatement strategies in West Arnhem to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
      Mrs Miller responded.
      Mr Wood responded.
      Ms Scrymgour responded.

      North Australian Business "Partner Up" Workshop: The Minister for Business and Economic Development (Mr Henderson) reported on the conduct of the North Australian Business Workshop promoting Territory business and economic development cluster partnership opportunities.
      Ms Carney responded.

      Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Standing Orders.

6. NEXT MEETING:
      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson), pursuant to notice, moved - That, the Assembly at its rising adjourn until 4.00 pm on Friday 23 June 2006, or such other time as notified by the Speaker, with one hour’s notice being given to Government and Opposition Whips and Members by the Speaker, or such other time and/or date as may be advised by the Speaker pursuant to Sessional Order.
      Question - put and passed.

7. ROUTINE OF BUSINESS FOR FRIDAY 23 June 2006 - MOTION AGREED TO:
      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson), pursuant to notice, moved - That, the Routine of Business for Friday 23 June 2006 be as follows:
(1) Prayers
(2) Petitions
(3) Notices
(4) Government Business – Notices
(5) Government Business - Orders of the Day

      In Committee: Report of the Estimates Committee consideration of the Appropriation Bill 2006/2007 (Serial 50) and Government Owned Corporations Scrutiny Committee consideration of the financial and management practices of the Power and Water Corporation as referenced in its Statement of Corporate Intent for 2006/2007.

      Question - put and passed.

8. CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND FAIR TRADING AMENDMENT BILL 2006 (Serial 58):
      The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading Act.
      Bill read a first time.
      Debate ensued.
      Paper tabled: Dr Toyne laid on the Table the following Paper -
Explanatory Statement, Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading Amendment Bill 2006 (Serial 58) (Paper 504).
      On the motion of the Member for Araluen (Ms Carney) debate was adjourned.
9. VEXATIOUS PROCEEDINGS BILL 2006 (Serial 60):
      The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to restrict vexatious proceedings.
      Bill read a first time.
      Debate ensued.
      Paper tabled: Dr Toyne laid on the Table the following Paper -
Explanatory Statement, Vexatious Proceedings Bill 2006 (Serial 60) (Paper 505).
      On the motion of the Member for Araluen (Ms Carney) debate was adjourned.
10. WATER EFFICIENCY LABELLING AND STANDARDS BILL 2006 (Serial 59):
      The Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources and Heritage (Ms Scrymgour), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to provide for water efficiency labelling and the making of water efficiency standards and for related purposes.
      Bill read a first time.
      Debate ensued.
      Paper tabled: Ms Scrymgour laid on the Table the following Paper -
Explanatory Statement, Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Bill 2006 (Serial 59) (Paper 506).
      On the motion of the Member for Katherine (Mrs Miller) debate was adjourned.
11. JUDGES AND ADMINISTRATORS PENSIONS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2006 (Serial 51):
      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 resumed.
      Question - put and passed.
      Bill read a second time.
      Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bill to be moved forthwith.
      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.
12. AUDITOR-GENERAL'S FEBRUARY 2006 REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY - MOTION TO NOTE REPORT:
      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.
      Debate suspended.
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      Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 12.01pm and 2pm.
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      Distinguished Visitors: The Acting Speaker advised honourable Members of the presence in the Speaker's Gallery of a parliamentary delegation from Vanuatu including -

      The Hon Esmon Saiemon MP, Delegation Leader and Second Deputy Speaker, The Hon Moana Carcasses MP, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Mr Jack Eric MP, Mr Bob Loughman MP, Mr Ores Orrison, Delegation Secretary, Mrs Lyn Witheridge, Assistant Director, Parliamentary Relations Office, Canberra.

      On behalf of all Members the Acting Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitors.
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      Visitors: The Acting Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Parliament House Public Tour Program participants.

      On behalf of all Members the Acting Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.



13. GENERAL BUSINESS DAY, NOMINATION:
      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) moved - That, on behalf of the Chief Minister, he nominated Wednesday 23 August 2006 as the next day on which precedence would be given to General Business, pursuant to Standing Order 93.
      Question - put and passed.
14. NOTICES:
      The following notice was given:
      Dr Toyne: To present the Criminal Reform Amendment Bill 2006 (Serial 61).

15. ANSWER TO QUESTION - ALLEGED OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE BY MEMBER FOR MACDONNELL:
      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson), by leave, provided further information in answer to a question asked by the Leader of the Opposition (Ms Carney) on Wednesday 14 June 2006 concerning alleged actions of the Member for Macdonnell (Ms Anderson).

16. PERSONAL EXPLANATION
      The Member for Nelson (Mr Wood), pursuant to Standing Order 57, made a personal explanation refuting assertions made by the Minister for Business and Economic Development (Mr Henderson) re support by Mr Wood for the Darwin LNG plant.

17. QUESTIONS:
      2.05pm Mr Mills to Mr Stirling.
      2.11pm Mr Natt to Mr Henderson.
      2.15pm Mr Mills to Mr Stirling.
      2.21pm Ms Anderson to Mr Stirling.
      2.26pm Mrs Miller to Ms Scrymgour.
      2.29pm Mr Knight to Ms Martin.
      2.36pm Mrs Braham to Mr Stirling.
      2.43pm Mr Burke to Dr Burns.
      Paper tabled: Dr Burns laid on the Table the following Paper -
Spotlight AWA v Shop Employees (State) Award NSW (Paper 507).

      2.47pm Dr Lim to Mr Henderson.
      2.51pm Mr Warren to Dr Toyne.
      2.54pm Mr Wood to Dr Burns.
      2.56pm Mr Warren to Mr Stirling.
      2.59pm Dr Lim to Ms Lawrie.
      3.04pm Mr Knight to Mr Vatskalis.

      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.

18. AUDITOR-GENERAL'S FEBRUARY 2006 REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY - REPORT NOTED:
      The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question, suspended earlier this day - That the Assembly take note of the Report -
      Debate resumed.
      Question - put and passed.

19. INDIGENOUS HOUSING IN THE TERRITORY, A 20 YEAR VISION - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
      The Minister for Housing (Mr McAdam) made a statement relating to living conditions for Aboriginal Australians.
      Mr McAdam moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
      Debate ensued.
      On the motion of the Minister for Planning and Lands (Dr Burns) debate was adjourned.

20. WORKING WITH CONSUMERS AND TRADERS - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
      The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne) made a statement relating to a fair balance for consumers and traders with a priority for the vulnerable and disadvantaged.
      Dr Toyne moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
      Debate ensued.
      Question - put and passed.
21. ADJOURNMENT:
      The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
      Debate ensued.
      Paper tabled: The Deputy Speaker (Mr Knight) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Department of the Legislative Assembly's Portfolio Budget Statement (PBS) 2006/2007 (Paper 508).
      The Deputy Speaker (Mr Knight) made a statement relating thereto.

      Debate continued.
      And the Assembly adjourned at 7.50pm until Friday 23 June 2006 at 4pm.
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      PAPERS:
      The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Thursday 15 June 2006 -

      Regulations 2006:
      No.16, Building Amendment (Transitional Matters) (No.1) (Paper 496)
      No.17, Building Amendment (Builder Declarations) (Paper 497)
      No.18, Liquor Amendment (Infringement Notices) (Paper 498)
      No.19, Business Names Amendment (Paper 499)
      No.20, Fines and Penalties (Recovery) Amendment (Liquor Act) (Paper 500)
      No.21, Sentencing Amendment (Alcohol Court) (Paper 501)
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      ATTENDANCE:
      All Members attended the sitting except Mrs Aagaard, on leave.
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