Minutes of Proceedings - 2011-10-25
- 1. MEETING:
- The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Honourable J. L. Aagaard, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. VISITORS:
- The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Palmerston Senior College Special Education Centre students accompanied by Miss Eleonore Simpson.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
4. PAIRS:
- The Speaker advised Members of the following Pair arrangements for 25 October 2011 and tabled the documentation accordingly –
The Member for Wanguri (Mr Henderson) with the Member for Sanderson (Mr Styles) – period 5pm to 7.30pm, 25 October 2011 (Paper 1520); and
5. STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL 2011 (Serial 183):
- The Chief Minister (Mr Henderson), by leave, presented a Bill for an Act to amend miscellaneous provisions in legislation of the Territory.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Henderson moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: Mr Henderson laid on the Table the following Paper –
On the motion of the Member for Blain (Mr Mills) debate was adjourned.
6. HERITAGE BILL 2011 (Serial 169):
- 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
(The Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees (Ms Walker) in the Chair)
In Committee
(The Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees (Ms Walker) in the Chair)
Bill, by leave, taken as a whole.
Debate ensued.
Debate suspended.
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- Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly were suspended between 12Noon and 2pm.
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- The following Notices were given:
Dr Burns: To present the Housing and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 (Serial 177).
- 2pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.04pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson supplementary.
2.05pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Henderson.
2.08pm Mr Westra van Holthe to Ms M McCarthy.
2.11pm Ms Walker to Ms Lawrie.
2.15pm Mr Westra van Holthe to Ms M McCarthy.
2.18pm Mr Wood to Ms Lawrie.
2.21pm Mr Gunner to Mr Knight.
2.25pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.28pm Ms Scrymgour to Dr Burns.
2.33pm Mr Wood to Mr Henderson.
2.34pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.38pm Ms Waker to Mr Hampton.
2.40pm Mr Elferink to Ms Lawrie.
2.43pm Mr Gunner to Mr Vatskalis.
2.46pm Mr Wood to Mr Henderson and referred to Mr G McCarthy.
2.49pm Mr Westra van Holthe to Mr G McCarthy and referred to Ms Lawrie.
2.53pm Ms Walker to Dr Burns.
2.55pm Mr Elferink to Ms Lawrie.
2.58pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Hampton.
The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
9. HERITAGE BILL 2011 (Serial 169):
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate for further consideration of the Bill in Committee of the Whole, suspended earlier this day – On the question that the Bill as a Whole be agreed to -
The Assembly again resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for further consideration of the Bill.
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In Committee
(The Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees (Ms Walker) in the Chair)
In Committee
(The Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees (Ms Walker) in the Chair)
Bill, by leave, taken as a whole.
Debate resumed.
Bill as a whole agreed to.
Bill to be reported without amendment.
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The Assembly resumed; the Speaker took the Chair; and the Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees (Ms Walker) reported that the Committee had agreed to the Bill as printed.
Report adopted.
On the motion of the Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Resources (Mr Hampton) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
10. GROWING OUR OWN WORKFORCE – STATEMENT NOTED:
- The Minister for Health (Mr Vatskalis) made a statement relating to growing the Territory workforce.
Mr Vatskalis moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Closure: The Member for Greatorex (Mr Conlan) moved – That the question be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. J. L Aagaard, in the Chair) -
AYES, 12 NOES, 13
Ms Anderson Mrs Aagaard
Mr Bohlin Dr Burns
Mrs Lambley Mr Gunner
Mr Chandler Mr Hampton
Mr Conlan Mr Henderson
Mr Elferink Mr Knight
Mr Giles Ms Lawrie
Mr Mills Ms McCarthy
Ms Purick Mr McCarthy
Mr Styles Ms Scrymgour
Mr Tollner Mr Vatskalis
Mr Westra van Holthe Ms Walker
Mr Wood
Motion negatived accordingly.
Suspension of Standing Orders: The Member for Greatorex (Mr Conlan) moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent Government Business Orders of the Day No. 3 being called on forthwith.
The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) moved the question be now put – put and passed.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. J. L Aagaard, in the Chair) -
AYES, 12 NOES, 13
Ms Anderson Mrs Aagaard
Mr Bohlin Dr Burns
Mrs Lambley Mr Gunner
Mr Chandler Mr Hampton
Mr Conlan Mr Henderson
Mr Elferink Mr Knight
Mr Giles Ms Lawrie
Mr Mills Ms McCarthy
Ms Purick Mr McCarthy
Mr Styles Ms Scrymgour
Mr Tollner Mr Vatskalis
Mr Westra van Holthe Ms Walker
Mr Wood
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Suspension of Member: The Member for Greatorex (Mr Conlan) having previously been warned by the Speaker about his unruly interjections and then having continued to loudly interject -
The Speaker (Mrs Aagaard) thereupon ordered the Member for Greatorex (Mr Conlan) to withdraw from the Chamber for a period of one hour, pursuant to Standing Order 240A, effective from 4.54pm.
Accordingly the Member for Greatorex (Mr Conlan) withdrew from the Chamber.
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Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Daly (Mr Knight) 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 Stuart (Mr Hampton) the Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Fannie Bay (Mr Gunner) the Member for Stuart (Mr Hampton) 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 Nhulunbuy (Ms Walker) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
- The Speaker advised the Assembly the Member for Port Darwin (Mr Elferink) had proposed the following definite Matter of Public Importance for discussion this day:
- the state of Northern Territory Economy.
Discussion ensued.
Discussion concluded.
- 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 9.32pm until 26 October 2011 at 10am.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on 25 October 2011 –
- Plan of Management
Cobourg Marine Park, Department of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts and Sport, August 2011 (Paper 1523)
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- ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sittings.
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