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Minutes of Proceedings - 2011-11-22

    1. MEETING:
        The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Honourable J. L. Aagaard, took the Chair.

    2. PRAYERS.

    3. RIGHTS OF TERRITORIANS – MOTION AGREED TO:
        The Chief Minister (Mr Henderson), pursuant to notice, moved - That the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly congratulate both houses of the Federal Parliament in Canberra for the successful passage of legislation which increases the rights of Territorians.
        Debate ensued.
        Gag: The Member for Greatorex (Mr Conlan) moved – That the Member for Wanguri (Mr Henderson) be no longer heard.
        Question - That the motion be agreed to - put.
        The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. J. L Aagaard, in the Chair) -

        AYES, 12 NOES, 13

        Ms Anderson Mrs Aagaard
        Mr Bohlin Dr Burns
        Mr Chandler Mr Gunner
        Mr Conlan Mr Hampton
        Mr Elferink Mr Henderson
        Mr Giles Mr Knight
        Mrs Lambley Ms Lawrie
        Mr Mills Ms McCarthy
        Ms Purick Mr McCarthy
        Mr Styles Ms Scrymgour
        Mr Tollner Mr Vatskalis
        Mr Westra van Holthe Ms Walker
        Mr Wood

        Motion negatived accordingly.
        Debate continued on the main question.
        Question – put and passed.
    4. FINES AND PENALTIES (RECOVERY) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2011 (Serial 181):
        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

        (The Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees (Ms Walker) in the Chair)

        Bill, by leave, taken as a whole.
        Debate ensued.
        Bill, as printed, agreed to.
        Bill to be reported without amendment.
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        The Assembly resumed; the Speaker took the Chair; and the Acting Deputy Speaker (Ms Scrymgour) and Chair of Committees (Ms Walker) reported that the Committee had agreed to the Bill, without amendment.
        Report adopted.
        On the motion of the Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Mr Knight) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
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        Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly were suspended between 12Noon and 2pm.
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    5. NOTICES:
        The following notices were given:

        Mr McCarthy: To present the Building Amendment (Registration and Other Matters) Bill 2011 (Serial 187).

        Mr McCarthy: To present the Building Amendment (Residential Building Consumer Protection) Bill 2011 (Serial 188).

        Mr McCarthy: To move - That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent Bills entitled -
                    Building Amendment (Registration and Other Matters) Bill 2011 (Serial 187); and Building Amendment (Residential Building Consumer Protection) Bill 2011 (Serial 188) -
                    (a) being presented and read a first time together and one motion being put in regard to, respectively, the second readings; the committee’s report stage; and the third readings of the Bills together; and
                    (b) the consideration of the Bills separately in the Committee of the Whole.
    6. QUESTIONS:
        2.01pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
        Paper tabled: Mr Mills, by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
    Fire Alarm Monitoring Statistics (Paper 1605).

        Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public gallery of Mr Syd Stirling, former Member for Nhulunbuy and Deputy Chief Minister.

        On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitor.

        2.04pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Henderson.
        2.08pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson
        2.12pm Ms Walker to Dr Burns.
        2.14pm Mr Styles to Mr Henderson.
        2.17pm Mr Wood to Mr Vatskalis.
        2.19pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Hampton.
        2.23pm Mr Styles to Ms Lawrie.
        2.26pm Mr Gunner to Mr Hampton.
        2.28pm Mr Wood to Mr Vatskalis.
        Paper tabled: Mr Vatskalis laid on the Table the following Paper –
    Leaflet, Watermelon Fusarium Wilt, dated 28 June 2011 (Paper 1606).

        2.31pm Mr Chandler to Mr Hampton.
        2.33pm Ms Walker to Dr Burns.
        2.36pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
        2.39pm Ms Scrymgour to Ms Lawrie.
        2.43pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
        2.46pm Mr Gunner to Mr Henderson.
        2.50pm Mr Westra van Holthe to Mr Henderson.
        2.54pm Ms Walker to Mr Vatskalis.
        2.57pm Mr Wood to Ms Lawrie.

        The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
    7. SERIOUS CRIME CONTROL AMENDMENT BILL 2011 (Serial 182):
        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

        (The Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees (Ms Walker) in the Chair)

        Bill, by leave, taken as a whole.
        Debate ensued.
        Bill, as printed, agreed to.
        Bill to be reported without amendment.
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        The Assembly resumed; the Speaker took the Chair; and the Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees (Ms Walker) reported that the Committee had agreed to the Bill, without amendment.
        Report adopted.
        On the motion of the Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Mr Knight) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
    8. OMBUDSMAN NT FOR THE NORTHERN TERRITORY, THIRTY THIRD ANNUAL REPORT 2010/2011 – REPORT NOTED:
        The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question – That the Assembly take note of the Report –
        Debate resumed.
        Quorum: The Member for Braitling (Mr Giles) drew the attention of the Speaker to the state of the Assembly, pursuant to Standing Order 36.
        The Bells having been rung and a Quorum having been obtained –

        Debate continued.
        Question – put and passed.

    9. GEARING UP FOR MAJOR PROJECTS – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
        The Chief Minister (Mr Henderson) made a statement relating to the work the government is doing to expand the evolve of the Territory to meet demands of coming Major Projects.
        Mr Henderson moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
        Debate ensued.
        Quorum: The Member for Katherine (Mr Westra van Holthe) drew the attention of the Speaker to the state of the Assembly, pursuant to Standing Order 36.
        The Bells having been rung and a Quorum having been obtained –

        Debate continued.
        Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Drysdale (Mr Bohlin) the Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.

        Debate continued.
        Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Johnston (Dr Burns) the Member for Casuarina (Mr Vatskalis) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.

        Debate continued.
        On the motion of the Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) debate was adjourned.
    10. MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE – ALICE SPRINGS, TOURISM:
        The Speaker advised the Assembly the Member for Katherine (Mr Westra van Holthe) had proposed the following definite Matter of Public Importance for discussion this day:
            The current state of tourism and related businesses in and around Alice springs.

        The proposed discussion having received the necessary support –
        Discussion ensued.
        Discussion concluded.
    11. ADJOURNMENT:
        The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
        Debate ensued.
        Question - put and passed.
        And the Assembly adjourned at 8.15pm, until Wednesday 23 November 2011 at 10am.
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        PAPERS:
        There were no papers deemed to have been Tabled on Tuesday 22 November 2011.
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        ATTENDANCE:
        All Members attended the sittings.
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