Minutes of Proceedings - 2008-06-10
1. MEETING:
2. PRAYERS.
3. STATEMENT BY SPEAKER:
4. MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR No. 28:
5. MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR No. 29:
6. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
7. MISUSE OF DRUGS AMENDMENT BILL 2008 (Serial 145):
9. APPROPRIATION BILL 2008 (Serial 141):
10. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
11. NOTICES:
(2) Petitions
(3) Notices
(4) Government Business – Notices
(5) Government Business - Orders of the Day
Budget Paper No. 2 – Fiscal and Economic Outlook, 2008/2009 (Paper 1293)
Budget Paper No. 3 – The Budget, 2008/2009 (Paper 1294);
Budget Paper No. 4 –The Infrastructure Program, 2008/2009 (Paper 1295);
Northern Territory Economy, 2008/2009 (Paper 1296);
Northern Territory Economy Overview, 2008/2009 (Paper 1297);
Regional Highlights, 2008/2009 (Paper 1298);
Budget Overview 2008/2009(Paper 1299);
12. QUESTIONS:
13. APPROPRIATION BILL 2008 (Serial 141):
14. ADJOURNMENT:
- The Assembly met at 10am, pursuant to resolution of the Assembly, dated Thursday 8 May 2008. The Speaker, the Honourable J. L. Aagaard, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. STATEMENT BY SPEAKER:
- The Speaker advised Members that the part of the public gallery to her right had been allocated to media representatives during the June sittings of parliament.
4. MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR No. 28:
- The Speaker advised Members of receipt of the following Message from His Honour the Administrator:
Message No. 28 - Assent to Proposed Laws
I, Thomas Ian Pauling, QC 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:
15 May 2008
Sentencing (Crime of Murder) and Parole Reform Amendment Act 2008
(No 8 of 2008)
Criminal Code Amendment (Assaults on Drivers of Commercial Passenger Vehicles) Act 2008 (No 9 of 2008)
Dated 4th day of June 2008.
T Pauling QC
Administrator
(Paper 1319)
5. MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR No. 29:
- The Speaker advised Members of receipt of the following Message from His Honour the Administrator:
Message No. 29 - Assent to Proposed Laws
- I, Thomas Ian Pauling, QC 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:
23 May 2008
Criminal Code Amendment (Drink or Food Spiking) Act 2008 (No 10 of 2008)
Liquor Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (No 11 of 2008)
Local Government Act 2008 (No 12 of 2008)
Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment Act 2008 (No 13 of 2008)
Youth Justice Amendment (Family Responsibility) Act 2008 (No 14 of 2008)
Dated 29th day of May 2008.
- T Pauling QC
Administrator
(Paper 1320)
6. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
- INPEX LNG Gas Project, Paris: The Chief Minister (Mr Henderson) reported on a government delegation to Paris to meet with senior executives of Total E&PAustralia a partner of INPEX to promote the LNG Gas Project with onshore development at Balydin Point in the Territory.
Mr Mills responded.
Mr Henderson replied.
Research, Business and Innovative Awards: The Minister for Business and Economic Development (Mr Vatskalis) reported on the conduct of the Northern Territory Research, Business and Innovative Awards night on 29 May 2008.
Ms Carney responded.
Mr Wood responded.
Mr Vatskalis replied.
Live Cattle Exports, Vietnam: The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Natt) reported on a Territory delegation visit to Vietnam to promote our live cattle export trade market.
Mr Mills responded.
Mr Wood responded.
Mr Natt replied.
Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Standing Orders.
7. MISUSE OF DRUGS AMENDMENT BILL 2008 (Serial 145):
- 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
(Chairman of Committees and Deputy Speaker - Ms Sacilotto in the Chair)
In Committee
(Chairman of Committees and Deputy Speaker - Ms Sacilotto in the Chair)
Clauses 1 to 4, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clauses 5 and 6, by leave, taken together.
Debate ensued.
Clauses, as printed, 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 resumed the Chair; and the Chairman and Deputy Speaker (Ms Sacilotto) reported the Assembly had agreed to the Bill without amendment.
The report was adopted.
The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Burns) 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.
- 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 Employment, Education and Training (Ms Scrymgour) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
9. APPROPRIATION BILL 2008 (Serial 141):
- 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.
Debate suspended.
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Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 12 Noon and 2pm.
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10. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
- The Leader of Government Business (Ms Lawrie) moved - That leave of absence for this day be granted to the Member for Fannie Bay (Ms Martin) who is interstate.
Question - put and passed.
11. NOTICES:
- The following notices were given:
Ms Lawrie: To move - That, the Assembly at its rising on 12 June 2008 adjourn until 4.30 pm on Friday 20 June 2008, or such other time as notified by the Speaker, with one hour’s notice being given to Government and Opposition Whips and Members by the Speaker, or such other time and/or date as may be advised by the Speaker pursuant to Sessional Order.
(2) Petitions
(3) Notices
(4) Government Business – Notices
(5) Government Business - Orders of the Day
In Committee: Report of the Estimates Committee consideration of the Appropriation Bill 2008 (Serial 141) and Government Owned Corporations Scrutiny Committee consideration of the financial and management practices of the Power and Water Corporation as referenced in its Statement of Corporate Intent for 2008/2009.
Ms Lawrie: To move -
- That, pursuant to paragraph 5 of the Order of the Assembly, dated 1 May 2008, the following Budget Papers 2008/2009 together with the Appropriation Bill 2008 (Serial 141) be referred to the Estimates Committee for inquiry and report:
Budget Paper No. 2 – Fiscal and Economic Outlook, 2008/2009 (Paper 1293)
Budget Paper No. 3 – The Budget, 2008/2009 (Paper 1294);
Budget Paper No. 4 –The Infrastructure Program, 2008/2009 (Paper 1295);
Northern Territory Economy, 2008/2009 (Paper 1296);
Northern Territory Economy Overview, 2008/2009 (Paper 1297);
Regional Highlights, 2008/2009 (Paper 1298);
Budget Overview 2008/2009(Paper 1299);
- Budget 2008/2009 Compact Disc (Paper 1300).
- Mr Mills: To move - That the Assembly requests :
1. The Commonwealth Government acknowledges the widespread and bipartisan opposition to its plan to locate a nuclear waste dump in the Northern Territory;
2. That the Commonwealth Government honour its election promise to full consultation before approving a nuclear waste dump in the Northern Territory;
3. The Commonwealth Government allow Territorians to have a say on the nuclear waste dump planned for the Northern Territory. A binding referendum should be a mandatory precondition for introducing new nuclear facilities to any region in Australia;
4. Northern Territory members of the Commonwealth Parliament stand up for the Territory and support a referendum;
5. The Chief Minister commits to not calling a general election prior to the decision being made by the Federal Minister so that Territorians can use that election to send their message to Canberra (subject to that decision being made prior to the completion of the full term of Government);
6. The Speaker forward the terms of this motion and associated debate to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth Parliament.
- Dr Burns: To present the Criminal Code Amendment (Hit and Run and Other Endangerment Offences) Bill 2008 (Serial 155).
Mr Knight: To present the Jabiru Town Development Amendment Bill 2008 (Serial 152).
- Mr Knight: To move - That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent a Bill entitled Jabiru Town Development Amendment Bill 2008 (Serial 152) passing through all stages at this sittings.
- Statement by Speaker: The Speaker advised Members of the Regional Primary School Art Competition display in the Reception Hall and urged Members to vote for their winning entry.
12. QUESTIONS:
- 2.07pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.08pm Mr Warren to Mr Henderson.
2.13pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.17pm Ms Sacilotto to Mr Henderson.
2.21pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.26pm Mr Burke to Ms Lawrie.
2.28pm Mr Wood to Mr Henderson.
2.32pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.34pm Ms Sacilotto to Mr Vatskalis.
2.36pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.40pm Mr Hampton to Mr Natt.
2.43pm Mrs Braham to Ms Scrymgour.
2.47pm Ms McCarthy to Ms Lawrie.
2.51pm Mr Mills to Ms Scrymgour.
2.52pm Mr Burke to Dr Burns.
2.57pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
3.02pm Ms Anderson to Mr Vatskalis.
The Leader of Government Business (Ms Lawrie) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
13. APPROPRIATION BILL 2008 (Serial 141):
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate, suspended earlier this day, on the question - That the Bill be now read a second time -
Debate resumed.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Greatorex (Mr Conlan) the Member for Araluen (Ms Carney) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Drysdale (Mr Natt) the Member for Goyder (Mr Warren) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
On the motion of the Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Burns) debate was adjourned.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
- The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Burns) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 6.30pm until tomorrow at 10am.
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PAPERS:
There were no Papers deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 10 June 2008 -
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- ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting except Ms Martin, on leave.
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