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Minutes of Proceedings - 2007-05-01

1. MEETING:
      The Assembly met at 10am, pursuant to resolution of the Assembly, dated Thursday 19 April 2007. The Speaker, the Honourable J. L. Aagaard, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.

3. MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR No. 17:
      The Speaker advised Members of receipt of the following Message from His Honour the Administrator:
Message No. 17 – Recommending Appropriation Bill 2007/2008

I, EDWARD JOSEPH EGAN, the Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia, under section 11 of the Northern Territory (Self-Government Act) 1978 of the Commonwealth, recommend to the Legislative Assembly a Bill for an Act to authorise the issuing and expending of public moneys of the Territory for the year ending 30 June 2008.

Dated 26 April 2007.

(Sgd) TED EGAN
Administrator (Paper 859)

4. ROUTINE OF BUSINESS, ORDER OF BUSINESS:
      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) moved – That the Routine of Business of the Assembly be rearranged or suspended, if a question or debate is before the Chair, so as to permit the Treasurer to deliver the Budget 2007/2008 at 11am this day.
      Question – put and passed.

5. ROUTINE OF BUSINESS, ORDER OF BUSINESS - MOTION AGREED TO:
      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) moved - That the Routine of Business of the Assembly, General Business - Notices and Orders of the Day, be rearranged or suspended, if a question or debate is before the Chair, so as to permit a response to the Budget 2007/2008 by the Leader of the Opposition at 11am on Wednesday 2 May 2007.
      Question - put and passed.

6. PETITION:
      The Member for Wanguri (Mr Henderson) presented petition No. 60, not conforming with Standing Orders, from 60 petitioners requesting an operational investigation into the administration of the Batchelor Area School. (Paper 869)
      Petition read.

7. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
      WorkChoices Legislation: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) reported on the Federal Opposition Leader's response to WorkChoices legislation.
      Ms Carney responded.
      Mr Wood responded.
      Ms Martin replied.

      Women's Working Centre: The Minister for Women's Policy (Ms Scrymgour) reported on work related matters in regional and remote areas.
      Ms Carney responded.
      Mrs Braham responded.
      Ms Scrymgour replied.

      Aboriginal Health Spending Increases, Improved Outcomes: The Minister for Health (Dr Burns) reported on increased health spending by the government and the resultant improved health in regional and remote areas of Aboriginal health care matters.
      Dr Lim responded.
      Mr Wood responded.
      Dr Burns replied.

      NT Sports Awards 2007: The Minister for Sport and Recreation (Mr Vatskalis) reported on the conduct of the NT Sports Awards 2007.

      Ministerial Statements noted, pursuant to Standing Orders.
8. CONSTRUCTING A BETTER TERRITORY - MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
      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.
      Debate suspended.
9. BROADCAST OF BUDGET SPEECH 2007/2008 - STATEMENT BY SPEAKER:
      The Speaker advised Members that permission had been given for various media to broadcast live or rebroadcast, with sound and vision, the presentation of the Budget 2007/2008 and the Treasurer’s Budget Speech and the Leader of the Opposition's reply:
for TOP FM and Centre-FM radio to broadcast live the presentation of the Budget 2007/2008 and the Treasurer’s Budget Speech and the Leader of the Opposition's reply; and
    the Northern Territory News to take photographs.

        Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the galleries of the Under-Treasurer, Ms Jennifer Prince and Treasury Officers and Ms Jenny Djerrkura.
        On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.

    10. APPROPRIATION BILL 2007/2008 (Serial 94):
        The Treasurer (Mr Stirling) presented a Bill for an Act to authorise the issuing and expending of public moneys of the Territory for the year ending 30 June 2008, the subject of His Honour the Administrator’s Message No. 17 notified earlier this day.
        Bill read a first time.
        Mr Stirling moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
        Papers Tabled: The Treasurer (Mr Stirling) laid on the Table the following Papers –
    Budget Paper No. 1 – Budget Speech, 2007/2008 (Paper 860);
    Budget Paper No. 2 – Fiscal and Economic Outlook, 2007/2008 (Paper 861);
    Budget Paper No. 3 – The Budget, 2007/2008 (Paper 862);
    Budget Paper No. 4 –The Infrastructure Program, 2007/2008 (Paper 863);
    Business Highlights, 2007/2008 (Paper 868);
    Northern Territory Economy, 2007/2008 (Paper 864);
    Northern Territory Economy Overview, 2007/2008 (Paper 865);
    Regional Highlights, 2007/2008 (Paper 867);
    Budget Overview 2007/2008(Paper 866);
    Budget 2007/2008 Compact Disc (Paper 870).

    Debate ensued.
    On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Ms Carney) debate was adjourned.
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    Suspension of sittings The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 11.37am and 2.30pm.
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    11. NOTICES:

        Mr Wood: To move - That,
                the NT Government amend part VA of the Traffic Act which deals with the impounding and forfeiture of motor vehicles for certain offences, specifically to allow -
    the confiscation of a vehicle for 48 hours if an offender has been found guilty of a first prescribed driving offence;
      on application to the local court the impoundment of a vehicle for up to 3 months if an offender has been found guilty of a second prescribed driving offence; and
        on application to the local court, the forfeiture of a vehicle if an offender has been guilty of a third prescribed driving offence.

        12. QUESTIONS:
            2.30pm Mrs Miller to Mr Natt.
            2.36pm Mr Burke to Mr Stirling.
            2.41pm Ms Carney to Mr Stirling.
            2.46pm Ms Sacilotto to Mr Stirling.
            2.53pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
            2.56pm Mr Warren to Ms Martin.
            2.59pm Mr Wood to Mr Vatskalis.
            3.02pm Mr Mills to Mr Stirling.
            3.05pm Mr Hampton to Dr Burns.
            3.08pm Mrs Miller to Ms Lawrie.
            3.12pm Mr Kiely to Mr Vatskalis.
            3.15pm Mrs Braham to Mr Stirling.
            3.18pm Mr Bonson to Mr Henderson.
            3.25pm Mr Mills to Mr Stirling.
            3.28pm Ms McCarthy to Ms Lawrie.

            The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
        13. NORTHERN TERRITORY ELECTORAL COMMISSION - 2005 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY GENERAL ELECTION, REPORT - PAPER TABLED - PRINT - MOTION TO NOTE REPORT:
            The Speaker laid on the Table the Northern Territory Electoral Commission - 2005 Legislative Assembly General Election, Report. (Paper 871)
            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.
            Debate adjourned.

        14. POWER AND WATER CORPORATION STATEMENT OF CORPORATE INTENT 2007/2008 - PAPER TABLED - PAPER REFERRED TO GOVERNMENT OWNED CORPORATIONS SCRUTINY COMMITTEE:
            The Treasurer (Mr Stirling) laid on the Table the Power and Water Corporation Statement of Corporate Intent 2007/2008 (Paper 872).
            Mr Stirling made a statement relating thereto.
            Mr Stirling moved - That the Power and Water Corporation Statement of Corporate Intent 2007/2008 be referred for consideration by the Government Owned Corporations Scrutiny Committee to be established to examine the 2007/2008 operations of the Power and Water Corporation.
            Question - put and passed.

        15. CONSTRUCTING A BETTER TERRITORY - 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.
            Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Sanderson (Mr Kiely) the Member for Greatorex (Dr Lim) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
            Debate continued.
            Question - put and passed.

        16. ACHIEVING BETTER EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES - 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 Greatorex (Dr Lim) the Member for Braitling (Mrs Braham) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
            Debate continued.
            Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) 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 Katherine (Mrs Miller) the Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) was granted and extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
            Debate continued.
            Question - put and passed.
        17. ADJOURNMENT:
            The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
            Debate ensued.
            Question - put and passed.
            And the Assembly adjourned at 8.32pm until Wednesday 2 May 2007 at 10am.
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            PAPERS:
            There were no Papers deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 1 May 2007.
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            ATTENDANCE:
            All Members attended the sitting.
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