Minutes of Proceedings - 2007-02-22
1. MEETING:
2. PRAYERS.
3. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
4. LEGAL PROFESSION (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 2007 (Serial 89):
8. QUESTIONS:
Pay Slip of a nurse, DCIS MyHR, 16hrs, dated 22 February 2007 (Paper 826).
12. PROGRESS REPORT ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE - SELECT COMMITTEE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE COMMUNITY - REPORT NOTED:
14. NEXT MEETING:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
- The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Honourable J. L. Aagaard, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
- Ghan Derailment 2006: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) reported on the Ghan derailment at Ban Ban Springs in 2006 and a level crossing safety assessment program.
Ms Carney responded.
Mr Wood responded.
Ms Martin replied.
Health Expenditure since 2001 and Allied Programs: The Minister for Health (Dr Burns) reported on health funding since 2001 and public health programs.
Dr Lim responded.
Dr Burns replied.
Red Centre Way, Sealing: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) reported on the sealing of the Red Centre Way road.
Mrs Miller responded.
Ms Martin replied.
Indigenous Tourism Experiences: The Minister for Tourism (Mr Henderson) reported on the development of new and innovative indigenous tourism experiences in the Territory under the umbrella of Tourism NT.
Mrs Miller responded.
Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Standing Orders.
4. LEGAL PROFESSION (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 2007 (Serial 89):
- The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Mr Stirling), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts consequent on the enactment of the Legal Profession Act 2006.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Stirling moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
Explanatory Statement: Mr Stirling laid on the Table the following Paper -
On the motion of the Member for Araluen (Ms Carney) debate was adjourned.
- The Minister for Family and Community Services (Ms Lawrie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Mental Health and Related Services Act.
Bill read a first time.
Ms Lawrie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Debate ensued.
Explanatory Statement: Ms Lawrie laid on the Table the following Paper -
On the motion of the Member for Araluen (Ms Carney) debate was adjourned.
- 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.
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Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 12.07pm and 2pm.
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- The following notices were given -
Mr Mills: To present the Firearms (Paintball) Amendment Bill 2007.
8. QUESTIONS:
- 2.03pm Dr Lim to Dr Burns.
2.05pm Ms Sacilotto to Ms Martin.
2.10pm Dr Lim to Dr Burns.
2.15pm Mr Burke to Mr Stirling.
2.20pm Dr Lim to Dr Burns.
2.21pm Mr Hampton to Mr Henderson.
2.26pm Mr Wood to Mr McAdam.
2.31pm Dr Lim to Dr Burns.
2.35pm Mr Bonson to Mr Vatskalis.
2.37pm Dr Lim to Dr Burns.
2.41pm Mr Warren to Ms Lawrie.
2.43pm Mrs Braham to Mr Henderson.
2.48pm Mr Burke to Ms Martin.
2.51pm Dr Lim to Dr Burns.
Paper tabled: The Member for Greatorex (Dr Lim), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
2.52pm Ms McCarthy to Mr McAdam.
2.56pm Dr Lim to Dr Burns.
Paper tabled: The Member for Greatorex (Dr Lim), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers -
Pay Slip of a nurse, DCIS MyHR, 16hrs, dated 22 February 2007 (Paper 826).
3pm Mr Knight to Mr Vatskalis.
3.03pm Mr Wood to Ms Martin.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
- The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Mr Dave Tollner MHR, the Member for Solomon.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitor.
- 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.
Question - put and passed.
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question - That the Assembly take note of the Progress Report -
Debate resumed.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Daly (Mr Knight) the Member for Goyder (Mr Warren) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
12. PROGRESS REPORT ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE - SELECT COMMITTEE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE COMMUNITY - REPORT NOTED:
- The Chairman of the Substance Abuse Committee (Ms Anderson) made a progress report relating to the progress of the Committee's inquiry reference into substance abuse, legal or illegal, including: community concerns; trends in use; social and economic effects; services available, and general factors involved in substance abuse.
Ms Anderson moved - That the Assembly take note of the Report.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
- The Minister for Employment, Education and Training (Mr Henderson) made a statement relating to educational outcomes and achievements in Territory schools and remote communities.
Mr Henderson moved - That the Assembly take Note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Minister for Local Government (Mr McAdam) debate was adjourned.
14. NEXT MEETING:
- The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) moved - That the Assembly at its rising adjourn until Tuesday 17 April 2007 at 9.30am at the Alice Springs Convention Centre, or such other time and/or date as may be advised by the Speaker, pursuant to Sessional Order.
Question - put and passed.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
- The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 7.58pm until Tuesday, 17 April 2007 at 9.30am at the Alice Springs Convention Centre, or such other time and/or date as may be advised by the Speaker, pursuant to Sessional Order.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Thursday 22 February 2007 -
Annual Report:
Public Trustee for the Northern Territory 2005/2006 (Paper 823)
Report to the Legislative Assembly, pursuant to paragraphs 5.20 and 8.8(c) of the Remuneration Tribunal Report and Determination No. 1 2006, Annual Schedule containing Government payments for each Member for Satellite and Mobile Telephones and Annual schedule of Member Travel at Government expense, for year 2006 – Addendum relating to the Member for Nhulunbuy (Paper 827)
Statement of Corporate Intent:
TIO Group, 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2009 (Paper 821)
MAC Business, 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2009 (Paper 822)
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- ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
- Ian McNeill
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
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