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Minutes of Proceedings - 2005-11-29

1. MEETING:
      The Assembly met at 10am, pursuant to resolution of the Assembly, dated Thursday 20 October 2005. The Speaker, the Honourable J. L. Aagaard, took the Chair.

2. PRAYERS.

3. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS:
      The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the Speaker's Gallery of family members of Mr Lee, Mr Jack Ah Kit and members of the Jawoyn nation to witness the motion of condolence for Mr Lee in the Assembly today.
      On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitors.

4. VISITORS:
      The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Year 3 to Year 7 students from Wagaman Primary School Leadership Program and Year 10 Pathways Indigenous Students from Kormilda College.
      On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.

5. PETITIONS:
      Petition responses: The Clerk, pursuant to Standing Order 100A, presented responses to petitions No. 1 - Protection of Daly River; No. 4 - Adelaide River Museum pedestrian crossing; No. 5 - Slip lane entrance to the Humpty Doo and Rural Golf Club; and advised Members that the terms of the petitions would be incorporated in the Hansard record (Paper 291).
6. CONDOLENCE - Mr LEE - MOTION AGREED TO:
      The Chief Minister (Ms Martin), by leave, moved - That this Assembly:
        (a) express its deep regret at the death of Mr Lee, a proud Territorian, who throughout his life represented the Jawoyn nation and fought for the rights of his people; and

        (b) tender its profound sympathy to his family.

      Debate ensued.
      Question - put and passed.

      As a mark of respect Members stood in their places for one minute, in silence.

7. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
      Economic Summit 2005: The Minister for Business and Economic Development (Mr Henderson) reported on the conduct of the second Economic Summit which has developed a roadmap for the next 10 years for the Territory's Development.
      Mr Mills responded.
      Mr Henderson responded.

      Investment Opportunities visit to Singapore: The Treasurer (Mr Stirling) reported on his visit to Singapore to meet with leading financial institutions and investors to demonstrate opportunities in Territory development.
      Mr Mills responded.
      Mr Stirling responded.

      Jabiru Town Development Authority: The Minister for Local Government (Mr McAdam) reported on matters associated with the dissolution of the Jabiru Town Council operations by the Jabiru Town Development Authority.
      Dr Lim responded.
      Mr Wood responded.
      Mr McAdam responded.

      Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Sessional Order.
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      Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Community Education Centre students from Maningrida.
      On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
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8. VETERINARIANS AMENDMENT (FEES AND PENALTIES) BILL 2005 (Serial 25):
      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 Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Vatskalis) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.

9. STREHLOW RESEARCH CENTRE BILL 2005 (Serial 21):
      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 Minister for Arts and Museums (Ms Scrymgour) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
10. HOUSING AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 2005 (Serial 23):
      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.
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      Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 11.59am and 2pm.
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11. NOTICES:
      The following notices were given -

      Dr Lim: To present the Unit Titles Amendment Bill 2005 (Serial 31).

      Mr Mills: To move - That,
              This Assembly calls on the Minister for Education to:

              (a) apologise to the families of Palmerston for breaching an election promise that has resulted in unacceptable overcrowding in the city’s schools;

              (b) apologise to the families of children supported by the Irrkerlantye Learning Centre for closing their school because of your government’s economic mismanagement; and

              (c) apologise to Territory teachers for paying lip service to rising concerns about stress and violence in the workplace.
      Mrs Braham: To move - That as a mater of urgency:
              (a) the decision by the Minister for Education, Employment and Training to close the Irrkerlantye learning centre, be reversed;

              (b) the Minister release the report upon which he made this decision;

              (c) a full review and evaluation be undertaken to assess the social, emotional and educational achievements of the centre; and

              (d) the outcome of the review be used in consultation with the staff and community members to identify future educational strategies.
      Ms Carney: To move - That this Assembly:
              (a) notes the threats presented to the Territory economy by the declining GST revenues;

              (b) calls on this Government to detail what election promises it will not keep to Territorians as a result of its economic mismanagement; and

              (c) calls on this Government to tell Territorians which taxes it will have to raise or introduce because of its economic mismanagement.
      Mr Wood: To move - That, -
              The Minister amend the Jabiru Town Development Authority Act removing the option of ministerial appointments as in 25C(1)(b) and 25C(2)(b) of the Act so that -

              (a) the council members only be members elected by the people of Jabiru;

              (b) the existing council then has its authority reinstated immediately to restore democracy for the citizens of Jabiru; and

              (c) the government is able to set up a process which removes the need for a Jabiru Town Development Authority and replace it with a fully elected local government under the Local Government Act which can be elected at the next due election date.
12. QUESTIONS:
      2.05pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
      Paper tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Ms Carney), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
TAFR and annual reports budget report overspend by $100m (Paper 306).

      2.06pm Mr Kiely to Ms Martin.
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      The sittings of the Assembly was suspended at approximately 2.05pm until 2.25pm due to an interruption to the power supply.
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      2.25pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
      2.35pm Mr Burke to Mr Stirling.
      2.37pm Ms Carney to Mr Stirling.
      2.38pm Mr Knight to Mr Vatskalis.
      2.44pm Mr Wood to Dr Toyne.
      2.46pm Mr Natt to Ms Lawrie.
      2.48pm Ms Carney to Mr Stirling.
      2.53pm Ms McCarthy to Dr Burns.
      2.58pm Ms Carney to Mr Stirling.

      The Member for Araluen (Ms Carney) moved a motion to suspend Standing Orders to censure the Treasurer, Chief Minister and Government relating to Territory finances -

      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) informed the Assembly that the government accepted the motion as a censure motion, pursuant to Standing Order 95.

      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
13. CENSURE OF TREASURER, CHIEF MINISTER AND GOVERNMENT - TERRITORY'S FINANCES AND ECONOMY - MOTION NEGATIVED:
      The Leader of the Opposition (Ms Carney) thereupon moved - That the Assembly censure the Treasurer, Chief Minister and Government for:
    lying to the elected Members of this Assembly about the state of the Northern Territory's finances;
      lying to the people of the Northern Territory prior to the last election about the state of the Northern Territory's finances; and
        fraudulently misrepresenting to Territorians the true state of the Territory economy.

          Debate ensued.
          The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) moved - That the question be now put.
          Question - That the question be now put - put and passed.
          Question - That the motion be agreed to - put and negatived.
      14. HOUSING AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 2005 (Serial 23):
          The Order of the Day having been read for consideration of the Bill in Committee of the Whole -
          The Assembly resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the Bill.
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          In Committee
          (Chairman - Mr Kiely)

          Clauses 1 and 2, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
          Clause 3 read.
          Debate ensued.
          Clause 3, as printed, agreed to.
          Clause 4 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 (Mrs Aagaard) resumed the Chair; and the Chairman (Mr Kiely) reported the Bill without amendment.
          And the Report was adopted.
          On the motion of the Minister for Housing (Mr McAdam) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
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      15. TERRITORY INSURANCE OFFICE AMENDMENT BILL 2005 (Serial 22):
          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.
      16. STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE, SECOND REPORT OF THE 10TH ASSEMBLY - PAPER TABLED - REPORT NOTED AND RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED:
          The Order of the Day having been read for resumption of debate on the motion - That the Assembly take note of the Report and adopt recommendations, including Routine of Business and related Orders, and Acting Speaker -
          Debate resumed.
          Question - put and passed.
      17. OMBUDSMAN REPORT 2004/2005 - REPORT NOTED:
          The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question - That the Report be noted -
          Debate resumed.
          Question - put and passed.
      18. REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL DETERMINATION No. 1 of 2005, MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AND MINISTERS OF THE TERRITORY – PAPER TABLED – PAPER PRINTED - MOTION TO NOTE REPORT:
          The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) laid on the Table the Report of the Remuneration Tribunal and Determination No. 1 of 2005 for Members of the Legislative Assembly, Members of the Executive Council and Ministers of the Territory. (Paper 307)
          Ms Martin made a statement relating thereto.
          Ms Martin moved – That the Assembly take note of the Report and sought leave to continue her remarks at a later hour.
          Leave granted – debate adjourned.
      19. ADJOURNMENT:
          The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
          Debate ensued.
          Question - put and passed.
          The Assembly adjourned at 8.38pm until tomorrow 30 November 2005 at 10am.
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          PAPERS:
          The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 29 November 2005 -

          Annual Reports:
          Commercial Passenger Vehicle Board, 2004/2005 (Paper 293)
          Department of the Legislative Assembly, 2004/2005 (Paper 305)
          Northern Territory Education Advisory Council, 2004 (Paper 295)
          Northern Territory Fisheries Joint Authority Report, 2000/2001 (Paper 303)
          Northern Territory Fisheries Joint Authority Report, 2001/2002 (Paper 304)
          Northern Territory Grants Commission, 2004/2005 (Paper 292)
          Tarcoola-Darwin Rail Regulation, 2004/2005 (Paper 296)
          Surveyors Board of the Northern Territory, 2004/2005 (Paper 297)

          Plans of Management:
          Bullwaddy Conservation Reserve Plan of Management 2005 by Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory (Paper 294)

          Regulations 2005:
          No. 35 Electricity Reform (Administration) Amendment Regulations 2005 (Paper 298)
          No. 36 Passenger Bus Amendment (Inspector Powers) Regulations 2005 (Paper 299)
          No. 37 Motor Vehicles (Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulations 2005 (Paper 300)
          No. 38 Building Amendment Regulations 2005 (Paper 301)
          No. 40, Legal Practitioners Admission Amendment (Paper 302)
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          ATTENDANCE:
          All Members attended the sitting.
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