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Minutes of Proceedings - 2007-02-20

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

2. PRAYERS.

3. PETITIONS:
      Responses to Petitions: The Clerk, pursuant to Standing Order 100A, laid on the Table a response to petition No. 43 relating to abortion provision of the Medical Services Act, assented to 23 November 2006. (Paper 799)

      The Clerk advised the Assembly the text of the responses would be incorporated in the Hansard Record.

4. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
      Community Cabinet, Fifth Birthday: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) reported on the Fifth Birthday of the conduct of Community Cabinet and the successful service delivery arising from these meetings.
      Ms Carney responded.
      Mr Wood responded.
      Ms Marin replied.

      Youth Round Table 2007: The Minister for Young Territorians (Ms Scrymgour) reported on the appointment of the 2007 Youth Round Table participants and their role in the community.
      Mr Mills responded.
      Mrs Braham responded.
      Ms Scrymgour replied.

      Illegal Foreign Fishing: The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Mr Stirling) reported on the Illegal Foreign Fishing activities in Northern Territory waters.
      Ms Carney responded.
      Mr Stirling replied.

      Australian Tourism and Brolga Awards 2006: The Minister for Tourism (Mr Henderson) reported on the Australian Tourism Awards and Brolga Tourism Awards in the Northern Territory.
      Paper tabled: Mr Henderson laid on the Table the following Paper -
Brolga Awardees 2006, List of (Paper 800).

      Ministerial Reports noted pursuant to Standing Orders.
5. STATUTE LAW REVISION BILL 2006 (Serial 86):
      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.
      The Assembly resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the Bill.
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      In Committee
      (Chairman - Mr Knight)

      Clause 1 agreed to.
      Clause 2 read.
      Debate ensued.
      Clause 2 agreed to.
      Remainder of the Bill, by leave, taken as a whole and agreed to.
      Bill to be reported without amendment.
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      The Assembly resumed; the Speaker took the Chair; the Chairman (Mr Knight) reported that the Assembly had agreed to the Bill without amendment; and the report was adopted.
      On the motion of the Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Mr Stirling) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.

6. TERRITORY TOURISM MOVING AHEAD - MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
      The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the motion - That the Assembly take note of the Statement -
      Debate resumed.
      Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Greatorex (Dr Lim) the Member for Katherine (Mrs Miller) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
      Debate continued.
      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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7. NOTICES:
      Ms Martin: To move - That this Assembly disallow paragraphs 7.1 to 7.11 inclusive of the Remuneration Tribunal Determination No. 1 of 2006.

      Mr Henderson: To move -
          That unless otherwise ordered, the days and times of meeting and Routine of Business in respect of the 2007 Alice Springs regional sitting of the Assembly be as circulated to Members, as detailed below -
          1. TIMES OF MEETINGS
              The Assembly meets each day at 9.30am.
          2. ROUTINE OF BUSINESS
              The Routine of Business shall be:
              Tuesday 17 April 2007

              (i) Prayers
              (ii) Petitions
              (iii) Ministerial Reports
              (iv) Government Business - Notices and Orders of the Day
              (v) At 1.30pm, Notices
              (vi) Questions
              (vii) Government Business - Notices and Orders of the Day
              (viii) Papers
              (ix) Ministerial Statements
              (x) Any proposal pursuant to Standing Order 94 - Matter of Public Importance
              (xi) Adjournment

              Luncheon 12 Noon to 1.30pm: Dinner 6pm to 7.30pm
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              Wednesday 18 April 2007

              (i) Prayers
              (ii) Petitions
              (iii) Ministerial reports
              (iv) Government Business - Notices and Orders of the Day
              (v) Papers
              (vi) Ministerial Statements
              (vii) Any proposal pursuant to Standing Order 94 - Matter of Public Importance
              (viii) At 7.30pm, Notices
              (ix) Questions
              (x) Adjournment

              Luncheon 12 Noon to 1.30pm: Dinner 6pm to 7.30pm
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              Thursday 19 April 2007

              (i) Prayers
              (ii) Petitions
              (iii) Ministerial Reports
              (iv) Government Business - Notices and Orders of the Day
              (v) At 1.30pm, Notices
              (vi) Questions
              (vii) Government Business - Notices and Orders of the Day
              (viii) Papers
              (ix) Ministerial Statements
              (x) Any proposal pursuant to Standing Order 94 - Matter of Public Importance
              (xi) Adjournment

              Luncheon 12 Noon to 1.30pm
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      Mr Stirling: To present the Motor Accidents (Compensation) Amendment Bill 2007 (Serial 87).

      Mr Stirling: To present the Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2007 (Serial 88).
8. QUESTIONS:
      2.02pm Dr Lim to Dr Burns.
      2.04pm Mr Kiely to Dr Burns.
      2.08pm Dr Lim to Dr Burns.
      2.10pm Mr Bonson to Mr Stirling.
      Paper tabled: Mr Stirling laid on the Table the following Paper -
State Outlook, HIA Northern Territory Outlook, December Quarter 2006 (Paper 801).

      2.14pm Dr Lim to Dr Burns.
      Paper tabled: Dr Burns laid on the Table the following Paper -
Royal Darwin Hospital data of nursing staff overtime working hours, pay 13to 16 of 2005/2006 (Paper 803); and
Graph, Staffing Trends by Classification, Territory Health Services Report 1998/1999 page 11 (Paper 802).

      2.18pm Mr Knight to Ms Martin.
      2.23pm Mr Wood to Mr McAdam.
      2.26pm Dr Lim to Dr Burns.
      2.27pm Ms McCarthy to Mr Vatskalis.
      2.29pm Dr Lim to Dr Burns.
      Papers tabled: Dr Burns laid on the Table the following Papers -
Graph, Nurse Separations and Commencements (2006) (Paper 805); and
Graph, Nurses FTE on payroll June 2003 to February 2007 (Paper 804).

      2.33pm Mr Warren to Mr McAdam.
      2.35pm Mrs Braham to Ms Martin.
      2.37pm Mr Knight to Mr Natt.
      2.42pm Dr Lim to Dr Burns.
      2.45pm Ms Sacilotto to Ms Martin.
      2.48pm Dr Lim to Dr Burns.
      2.49pm Ms Anderson to Ms Lawrie.
      2.52pm Mr Wood to Ms Scrymgour.
      2.55pm Mr Burke to Mr McAdam.
      2.57pm Dr Lim to Dr Burns.
      3pm Mr Hampton to Mr Vatskalis.

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

9. TERRITORY TOURISM MOVING AHEAD - 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 resumed.
      Question - put and passed.
10. LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
      The Minister for Local Government (Mr McAdam) made a statement relating to the current state of Local Government in the Northern Territory.
      Mr McAdam moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
      Debate ensued.
      Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Araluen (Ms Carney) the Member for Greatorex (Dr Lim) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
      Debate continued.
      Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Daly (Mr Knight) the Member for Arnhem (Ms McCarthy) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
      Debate continued.
      Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Drysdale (Mr Natt) the Member for Daly (Mr Knight) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
      Debate continued.
      Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Blain (Mr Mills) the Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
      Debate continued.
      Question - put and passed.
11. NORTHERN TERRITORY STATEHOOD PROGRESS - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
      The Minister for Statehood (Mr Stirling) made a statement relating to the progress in bringing statehood to the Territory.
      Mr Stirling moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
      Debate ensued.
      Paper tabled: Mr Stirling laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, Joint Communication from the Minister for Statehood and Shadow Minister for Statehood to Hon Philip Ruddock, Attorney-General, dated 6 February 2007 (Paper 806).

      Debate continued.
      Question - put and passed.

12. ADJOURNMENT:
      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
      Debate ensued.
      Paper tabled: Ms Scrymgour laid on the Table the following Paper -
Tiwi heroes put smile on grim island's face, dated 9 February 2007, web article (Paper 807).

      Debate continued.
      Question - put and passed.
      And the Assembly adjourned at 9.30pm until tomorrow at 10am.
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      PAPERS:
      There were no Papers deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 20 February 2007 -
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      ATTENDANCE:
      All Members attended the sitting.
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