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Minutes of Proceedings - 2006-08-22

1. MEETING:
      The Assembly met at 10am, pursuant to resolution of the Assembly, dated Thursday 23 June 2006. 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 Bees Creek Primary School Year 6/7 students accompanied by Ms Gayle Purdue.
      On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.

4. MESSAGES FROM ADMINISTRATOR:
      The Speaker advised Honourable Members the following Message had been received from His Honour the Administrator:
      Message No. 12
      Assent to Proposed Laws


      I, EDWARD JOSEPH EGAN, AO the Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia, advise the Legislative Assembly of, pursuant to section 7 of the Northern Territory (Self-Government Act) 1978 of the Commonwealth, the assent to the following proposed laws:
        28 June 2006
            Appropriation Act 2006 - 2007 (No. 18 of 2006)
            Information Act 2006 (No 20 of 2006)
            Judges and Administrators Pensions Legislation Amendment Act 2006 (No 21 of 2006)
            Treasury Legislation and Consequential Amendment Act 2006 (No 19 of 2006)
        Dated 25 July 2006.
        E J Egan AO
        Administrator (Paper 572)

    5. PETITIONS:
        Responses: The Clerk, pursuant to Standing Order 100A, laid on the Table responses to petitions numbers 23, 24, 26, 27 and 31 relating to respectively the establishment of a retirement village for self-funded retirees in Darwin, Middle Point School teacher changes, Kennel/Cattery on Lot 3296 De Caen close, Virginia, same as pervious petition for Kennel/Cattery and retention of naming of the Golf Course Estate, Alice Springs (Paper 573).

        The Clerk advised the Assembly the text of the responses would be included in the Hansard record.

    6. PARLIAMENTARY BROADCAST OF ASSEMBLY PROCEEDINGS:
        The Speaker (Mrs Aagaard) advised Members of the process of broadcasting the parliamentary proceedings of the Assembly on the government Intranet and Internet.
        Paper tabled: The Speaker laid on the Table the following Paper -
    Broadcasting of Parliamentary Proceedings, Speaker's Determination No. 12 of 2006 (Paper 589).
      7. WARRANT - DEPUTY CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES - APPOINTMENT:
          The Speaker laid on the Table her Warrant for the appointment of Deputy Chairmen of Committees as follows:
          W A R R A N T

          Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 12, I hereby revoke all previous warrants nominating Members to act as Deputy Chairmen of Committees and nominate the following Members to act as Deputy Chairmen of Committees: Mr James Burke, Mr Chris Natt, Ms Kerry Sacilotto, Mr Ted Warren, Mr Gerry Wood and Mr Matthew Bonson, when requested so to do by the Chairman of Committees and Deputy Speaker.

          Given under my hand this 22nd day of August 2006.

          Sgd. Jane Aagaard
          Speaker
          (Paper 574)

      8. STATEMENT BY SPEAKER - RESIGNATION OF CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES AND DEPUTY SPEAKER:
          The Speaker advised Members of the resignation of the Member for Sanderson as Chairman of Committees and Deputy Speaker effective on and from 14 July 2006.

      9. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES AND DEPUTY CHAIRMAN:
          The Speaker reminded Members that it was now necessary for the Assembly to appoint a Member to be its Chairman of Committees and Deputy Speaker -

          Whereupon the Chief Minister (Ms Martin) proposed to the Assembly for its Chairman of Committees and Deputy Speaker the Member for Daly (Mr Knight) and moved - That the Member for Daly be appointed Chairman of Committees and Deputy Speaker.

          Which motion was seconded by the Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Stirling) and Mr Knight accepted the nomination.

          The Member for Braitling (Mrs Braham) proposed to the Assembly for its Chairman of Committees and Deputy Speaker the Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) and moved - That the Member for Nelson be appointed Chairman of Committees and Deputy Speaker.

          Which motion was seconded by the Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) and Mr Wood accepted the nomination.

          The time for motions having expired the Speaker put the question “does any honourable Member wish to speak to the motion” -

          Debate ensued.
          Debate concluded.

          The Speaker advised that there being two nominations, in accordance with Standing Orders a ballot will be taken.

          The Bells having been rung - The Assembly proceeded to ballot.
          The Speaker advised Members, the result of the ballot being -
                      Mr Knight 19 votes
                      Mr Wood 5 votes
          The Speaker thereupon declared the Honourable Member for Daly (Mr Knight) appointed as Chairman of Committees and Deputy Speaker in accordance with Standing Orders.
          The Speaker offered her sincere congratulations to the Member for Daly.
          And other Members offered their congratulations.
      10. CONDUCT OF MEMBER FOR SANDERSON - MOTION NEGATIVED:
          Suspension of Standing Orders: The Leader of the Opposition (Ms Carney) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would allow her to move a motion admonishing the Member for Sanderson for his words and actions.
          Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members being present and no dissentient voice.

          The Leader of the Opposition (Ms Carney) thereupon moved - That this Assembly express its absolute dismay and disgust of the comments and actions of the Member for Sanderson in making lewd and sexual remarks to a 61 year old woman (Paper 575).
          Debate ensued.
          Extension of time - negatived: The Member for Greatorex (Dr Lim) moved - That the Member for Araluen (Ms Carney) be granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
          Question - put and negatived.
          Papers tabled: Ms Carney, by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers -
      Northern Territory News, articles re Mr Len Kiely's conduct, dated 14th, 15th and 16th July 2006 (Paper 581).

          Debate continued.
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          Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Japanese exchange students from Taminmin High School accompanied by Ms Liz Short.
          On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
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          Debate continued.
          Question - That the motion be agreed to - put.
          The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. J. L Aagaard, in the Chair) -

          AYES, 3 NOES, 18

          Ms Carney Ms Anderson
          Dr Lim Mr Bonson
          Mrs Miller Mr Burke
          Dr Burns
          Mr Henderson
          Mr Kiely
          Mr Knight
          Ms Lawrie
          Ms Martin
          Mr McAdam
          Ms McCarthy
          Mr Natt
          Ms Sacilotto
          Ms Scrymgour
          Mr Stirling
          Dr Toyne
          Mr Vatskalis
          Mr Warren

          Motion negatived accordingly.
      11. STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE - MEMBERSHIP CHANGES:
          The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) moved - That the Member for Brennan (Mr J Burke) be discharged from the service of the Standing Orders Committee and the Member for Daly (Mr R Knight) be appointed in his stead.
          Question - put and passed.
      12. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE - MEMBERSHIP CHANGES:
          The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) moved - That the Member for Sanderson (Mr L Kiely) be discharged from the service of the Public Accounts Committee and the Member for Brennan (Mr J Burke) be appointed in his stead.
          Question - put and passed.
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          Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 12.15pm and 2.15pm.
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      13. NOTICES:
          The following Notices were given -
          Mr Stirling: To present the Liquor Amendment Bill 2006 (Serial 63).

          Mr Stirling: To move - That, on Thursday the 31 August 2006, so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Liquor Amendment Bill 2006 (Serial 63) passing through all stages at this sittings.

          Ms Carney: To present the Sentencing Amendment (Cultural Practice and Customary Law) Bill 2006 (Serial 62).

          Ms Carney: To present the Criminal Code Amendment (Assaults on Police Officers) Bill 2006 (Serial 66).

          Ms Carney: To present the Legislative Assembly (Code of Conduct) Bill 2006 (Serial 67).

          Ms Carney: To move - That the Assembly rescind the optional and non-legislative Code of Conduct for Members, dated 31 May 2004 and adopt the comprehensive "Northern Territory Code of Conduct for Ministers and Members", in the terms circulated to Members.
      14. QUESTIONS:
          2.18pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
          2.23pm Mr Bonson to Ms Martin.
          2.25pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
          2.29pm Mr Kiely to Mr Henderson.
          2.32pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
          2.37pm Mr Knight to Mr Vatskalis.
          2.40pm Mr Wood to Dr Burns.
          2.41pm Ms Sacilotto to Ms Martin.
          2.45pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
          2.49pm Mr Burke to Dr Burns.
          2.55pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
          2.59pm Mrs Braham to Mr Stirling.
          3.04pm Mr Burke to Dr Toyne.
          3.08pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
          3.12pm Mr Wood to Dr Burns.
          3.15pm Ms McCarthy to Mr Henderson.

          The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
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          Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of participants in the Parliament House Public Tour Program.
          On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
      15. PERSONAL EXPLANATION - UNBECOMING COMMENTS BY MEMBER FOR ARALUEN:
          The Member for Goyder (Mr Warren), by leave, made personal explanation, pursuant to Standing Order 57, relating to disparaging comments concerning his hearing disability made by the Member for Araluen (Ms Carney) during debate earlier this day.
      16. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
          Darwin Cup Carnival 2006: The Minister for Racing, Gaming and Licensing (Mr Stirling) reported on the conduct of the Darwin Cup Racing Carnival 2006 and Cup Day.
          Ms Carney responded.
          Mr Wood responded.

          Radiation Oncology Services: The Minister for Health (Dr Toyne) reported on the commencement and funding of radiation oncology services for the Territory.
          Dr Lim responded.
          Mr Wood responded.
          Dr Toyne responded.

          Transportable Homes for Town Camps, Alice Springs: The Minister for Housing (Mr McAdam) reported on the provision of transportable accommodation delivered to Alice Springs to augment Town Camp short term housing facilities.
          Dr Lim responded.
          Mrs Braham responded.
          Mr McAdam responded.

          Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Standing Orders.
      17. TERRITORY INSURANCE OFFICE AMENDMENT BILL 2006 (Serial 56):
          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 Treasurer (Mr Stirling) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
      18. CRIMINAL REFORM AMENDMENT BILL 2006 (Serial 61):
          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.
          Ms Carney, by leave, asked further questions of Dr Toyne.
          Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bill to be moved forthwith.
          The Minster for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne) moved - That the Bill be now read a third time.
          Debate ensued.
          Question - put and passed.
          The Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
      19. IMPLEMENTING THE BUSINESS AND SKILLED MIGRATION STRATEGY AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS - MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS - STATEMENT NOTED:
          The Minister for Business, Industry and Economic Development (Mr Henderson) made a statement relating to skilled migration to augment the Territory workforce.
          Mr Henderson moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
          Debate ensued.
          Question - put and passed.

      20. PERSONAL EXPLANATION - MEMBER FOR GREATOREX:
          The Member for Greatorex (Dr Lim), by leave, made personal explanation, pursuant to Standing Order 57, relating to comments by the Member for Wanguri concerning Dr Lim's alleged support for Pauline Hanson.

      21. AUDITOR-GENERAL FOR THE NORTHERN TERRITORY AUGUST 2006 REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY - PAPER TABLED - REPORT PRINTED - MOTION TO NOTE REPORT:
          The Speaker laid on the Table the Report of the Auditor-General for the Northern Territory August 2006 Report to the Legislative Assembly (Paper 590).
          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.
          Leave granted to Ms Martin to continue her remarks at a later hour.
          Debate adjourned.
      22. ADJOURNMENT:
          The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
          Debate ensued.
          Papers tabled: The Member for Sanderson (Mr Kiely), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers -
      Anula Park sausage sizzle, Sunday 16 July 2006, pamphlet (Paper 591); and
      Sanderson Newsheet, Yanyula Park Opening (Paper 592).

          Debate continued.
          Paper tabled: The Member for Greatorex (Dr Lim), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
      CPA Australian and Pacific Regional Conference, New Zealand, 13 to 18 August 2006 - Conference Papers (Paper 593).

          Debate continued.
          Question - put and passed.
          And the Assembly adjourned at 8.17pm until Wednesday 23 August 2006 at 10am.
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          PAPERS:
          The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 22 August 2006 -

          Annual Reports:
          National Trust of Australia (Northern Territory) 2004/2005 (Paper 577)
          Northern Territory Fisheries Joint Authority Report, 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004 (Paper 569)
          Northern Territory Fisheries Joint Authority Report, 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005 (Paper 570)
          Work Health Advisory Council, 2005/2006 (Paper 571)
          By-Laws:
          Charles Darwin University Amendments (Paper 580)
          Coroners Act:
          Coronial Findings and Recommendations into the Death of Ms Zena Stevens, deceased 14 January 2005, pursuant to section 46B, dated 1 August 2006 (Paper 578)
          Coronial Findings and Recommendations into the Death of Mr David William Mather, deceased 4-5 October 2005, pursuant to Section 46B, dated 13 July 2006 (Paper 579)

          Financial Management Act:
          Transfer of Excess Allocations, pursuant to section 20, Clare Martin, Acting for the Treasurer, dated 29 June 2006 (Paper 576)
          Regulations 2006:
          No. 22, Pearl Oyster Culture Industry Management Plan Amendment 2006 (Paper 582)
          No. 23, Fisheries Amendment (Pearl Oyster Fishery) Regulations 2006 (Paper 583)
          No. 24, Building Amendment (Transitional Matters) Regulations (No.2) 2006 (Paper 584)
          No. 25, Youth Justice Regulations 2006 (Paper 585)
          No. 26, Revenue Units Regulations 2006 (Paper 586)
          No. 27, Child Protection (Offender Reporting and Registration) Amendment Regulations 2006 (Paper 587)
          No. 28, Supreme Court Amendment (Subpoenas) Rules 2006 (Paper 588)
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          ATTENDANCE:
          All Members attended the sitting.
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