Minutes of Proceedings - 2009-02-18
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Honourable J. L. Aagaard, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. VISITORS:
5. JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2009 (Serial 34):
11. NORTHERN TERRITORY PUBLIC SERVICE - REFORM AND REVITALISATION - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
12. MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE - GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS IMPACT ON TOURISM:
13. ADJOURNMENT, Automatic:
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 High School Year 7 students accompanied by Mrs Tania Tamotai and Mrs Beryl Brugmans.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
- Free Bus Services: The Minister for Transport (Mr McCarthy) reported on the provision of free public transport for special events - concert to raise money for the Victorian bushfire victims, National Rugby League game at the Marrara Sporting Complex, and pensioners and carers.
Mr Giles responded.
Mr Wood responded.
Mr McCarthy replied.
G' Day USA Australia Week: The Minister for Tourism (Dr Burns) reported on the promotion of "G' Day USA Australia Week" to promote and showcase trade, investment, food and wine of Australia.
Ms Purick responded.
Dr Burns replied.
Youth Round Table 2009: The Minister for Young Territorians (Ms McCarthy) reported on the appointment of the 2009 Youth Round Table.
Mr Mills responded.
Mr Wood responded.
Ms McCarthy replied.
Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Standing Orders.
5. JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2009 (Serial 34):
- The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Ms Lawrie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts administered by the Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and to amend the Police Administration Amendment Act 2007.
Bill read a first time.
Ms Lawrie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time -
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: 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 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 11.50am and 2pm.
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- The following notices were given:
Ms Lawrie: To present the Unit Title Schemes Bill 2009 (Serial 35).
- 2.02pm Mr Conlan to Mr Vatskalis.
2.06pm Ms Walker to Mr Henderson.
2.10pm Mr Conlan to Mr Vatskalis.
2.14pm Mr Gunner to Ms McCarthy.
2.16pm Mr Conlan to Mr Vatskalis.
2.19pm Ms Walker to Ms Anderson.
2.23pm Mr Conlan to Mr Vatskalis.
2.26pm Mr Gunner to Mr Henderson.
2.33pm Mr Giles to Mr Henderson.
2.36pm Ms Walker to Mr Vatskalis.
2.39pm Mr Elferink to Mr Knight.
2.42pm Mr Gunner to Ms McCarthy.
2.45pm Mr Wood to Mr Henderson and referred to Mr Knight.
2.48pm Ms Waker to Mr Hampton.
Member suspended: The Speaker (Mrs Aagaard), pursuant to Standing Order 240A, ordered the Member for Greatorex (Mr Conlan) at 2.52pm to withdraw from the Chamber for a period of one hour on account of his constant unruly interjection.
Mr Conlan accordingly withdrew.
2.53pm Mr Westra Van Holthe to Mr Henderson.
Member suspended: The Speaker (Mrs Aagaard), pursuant to Standing Order 240A, ordered the Member for Fong Lim (Mr Tollner) at 2.54pm to withdraw from the Chamber for a period of one hour on account of his constant unruly interjection.
Mr Tollner accordingly withdrew.
3.02pm Mr Gunner to Mr McCarthy.
The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question, suspended earlier this day - That the Bill be now read a second time -
Debate resumed.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Drysdale (Mr Bohlin) the Member for Katherine (Mr Westra Van Holthe) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Quorum: The Member for Fong Lim (Mr Tollner) drew the attention of the Speaker to the state of the Assembly.
And the Bells having been rung and a quorum achieved within 3 minutes -
Debate resumed.
Paper tabled: Mr Henderson laid on the Table the following Paper -
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: Mr Hampton laid on the Table the following Paper -
Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Johnston (Dr Burns) the Member for Karama (Ms Lawrie) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: Ms Lawrie laid on the Table the following Paper -
Debate continued.
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 Justice and Attorney-General (Ms Lawrie) 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 Assembly take note of the Report -
Debate resumed.
Question - put and passed.
11. NORTHERN TERRITORY PUBLIC SERVICE - REFORM AND REVITALISATION - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
- The Minister for Public Employment (Mr Knight) made a statement relating to the current state of the public service and the need to review its effectiveness.
Mr Knight moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Katherine (Mr Westra Van Holthe) the Member for Port Darwin (Mr Elferink) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
12. MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE - GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS IMPACT ON TOURISM:
- The Speaker advised the Assembly that the Member for Fong Lim (Mr Tollner) had proposed the following definite Matter of Public Importance for discussion this day:
- The impact of the Global Financial Crisis on the Territory Tourism Industry.
- The proposed discussion having received the necessary support -
Discussion ensued.
Suspension of Standing Orders: The Member for Port Darwin (Mr Elferink) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Member for Brennan (Mr Chandler) from completing his discussion on the MPI.
Question - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. J. L Aagaard, in the Chair) -
AYES, 11 NOES, 12
Mr Bohlin Mrs Aagaard
Ms Carney Ms Anderson
Mr Chandler Dr Burns
Mr Conlan Mr Gunner
Mr Elferink Mr Hampton
Mr Giles Mr Henderson
Mr Mills Mr Knight
Ms Purick Ms Lawrie
Mr Tollner Ms McCarthy
Mr Westra van Holthe Mr McCarthy
Mr Wood Mr Vatskalis
Ms Walker
Pairs: Member for Sanderson (Mr Styles) paired by the Member for Arafura (Ms Scrymgour).
Motion to suspend Standing Orders, negatived accordingly.
Discussion concluded.
13. ADJOURNMENT, Automatic:
- The Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 41A, at 9pm proposed the question - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: Dr Burns laid on the Table the following Paper -
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 9.39 pm until tomorrow at 12 Noon, in accordance with written notice given to Members by the Speaker, pursuant to Sessional Orders.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Wednesday 18 February 2009 -
- Annual Reports:
Health and Community Services Complaints Commission (Tenth), 2007/2008 (Paper 241)
Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission, 2007/2008 (Paper 242)
Coroners Act:
In the matter of Coroner’s Findings and Recommendation into the Death of Robert Taylor Daly, pursuant to section 46B, dated 10 February 2009 (Paper 243)
Land Development Corporation Act:
Direction to Land Development Corporation under section 8(1), to lease the whole or part of Section 5673 Hundred of Bagot to the Territory, term ending 2023, dated 12 December 2008 (Paper 244)
Reports:
NT Build Actuarial Review, dated 28 November 2008 (Paper 245)
NT Build Supplementary Report, dated 12 February 2009 (Paper 246)
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- ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sittings except Mr Styles, on leave.
Mr Ian McNeill
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
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