Minutes of Proceedings - 2010-10-20
- 1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10am. 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 Mr Neville Perkins OAM, former Member for Macdonnell accompanied by Mr Abdul Khan, CEO of Central Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Program Unit, Aboriginal Corporation in Alice Springs.
Visitors: The Speaker also advised Members of the presence in the Public Galleries of St Marys Primary School Year 2/3 students accompanied by Ms Jade Wheeler.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
- The Member for Port Darwin (Mr Elferink), pursuant to notice, moved – That,
- (a) Subordinate Legislation No. 15 of 2010, relating to the Darwin Waterfront By-laws, be disallowed; and
(b) on the debate being adjourned consideration be postponed until the last sitting day of March 2011.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) debate was adjourned accordingly.
- The Chief Minister (Mr Henderson), pursuant to notice, moved - That this Assembly -
(a) clearly states its support for all Australian Defence Force personnel serving overseas including those in Afghanistan and Iraq seeking to bring peace and stability to those countries; and
- (b) express its support for partners and families based in the Northern Territory who have ADF personnel posted from 1st Brigade and other Northern Territory based commands to Afghanistan and other overseas areas of conflict.
- Debate ensued.
Debate suspended.
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Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 12.02pm and 2pm.
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- The following Notices were given:
Mr Vatskalis: To present the Human Tissue Transplant Amendment Bill 2010 (Serial 127).
Mr Hampton: To present the Environmental Offences and Penalties Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2010 (Serial 126).
Ms Anderson: To move – That, the Member for Macdonnell (Ms Anderson) have leave of absence for 26 to 28 October 2010 due to her attendance at the anniversary of the handback of Uluru and associated programs.
- 2.pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.04pm Mr Mills supplementary.
2.05pm Ms Walker to Mr Henderson.
2.08pm Mr Henderson to Mr Mills.
2.10pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Vatskalis.
2.14pm Mrs Lambley to Mr Henderson.
2.16pm Mr Wood to Mr Hampton.
2.19pm Mr Gunner to Mr Henderson.
2.23pm Mr Styles to Mr Henderson.
2.27pm Mr Gunner to Mr Henderson.
2.30pm Mr Wood to Ms McCarthy.
2.31pm Mr Chandler to Dr Burns.
2.33pm Ms Walker to Ms Lawrie.
2.36pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.39pm Mr Wood to Mr Hampton.
2.45pm Ms Purick to Mr Henderson.
2.48pm Mr Gunner to Mr Vatskalis.
2.50pm Mr Westra van Holthe to Mr Henderson.
2.54pm Ms Walker to Ms McCarthy.
2.57pm Mr Wood to Mr McCarthy.
2.59pm Ms Purick to Mr Henderson.
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 this Assembly -
(a) clearly states its support for all Australian Defence Force personnel serving overseas including those in Afghanistan and Iraq seeking to bring peace and stability to those countries; and
- (b) express its support for partners and families based in the Northern Territory who have ADF personnel posted from 1st Brigade and other Northern Territory based commands to Afghanistan and other overseas areas of conflict.
Debate resumed.
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Pairs: The Speaker laid on the Table the Pair arrangements for this sitting day:
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Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
9. DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE AMENDMENT BILL 2010 (Serial 128):
- The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Ms Lawrie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Domestic and Family Violence Act.
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 Port Darwin (Mr Elferink) debate was adjourned.
- The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Ms Lawrie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend legislation relating to superannuation.
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 Drysdale (Mr Bohlin) 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.
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 Statement –
Debate resumed.
Debate Suspended, pursuant to Standing Order 93.
- Paper tabled: The Speaker laid on the Table the following –
Travel Report by the Member for Brennan (Mr Chandler) pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 3.15 – Interstate Travel to Adelaide South Australia to attend (AIAM) Annual Conference on Wednesday 6th to 8th October 2010, letter dated 18 October 2010 (Paper 1004).
- The Order of the Day having been read for the Member for Nelson (Mr Wood), pursuant to notice, to move - That, a peppercorn rental agreement be negotiated for Northern Territory government facilities on Aboriginal Land where a lease is required for such facilities.
The Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) sought leave to postpone consideration of the motion to another sitting day.
Leave granted, consideration postponed, until the next General Business Day.
15. SERVICING THE NEEDS OF CENTRAL AUSTRALIA – MOTION NEGATIVED:
- The Member for Braitling (Mr Giles), pursuant to notice, moved - That, the government be condemned for its approach to servicing the needs of Central Australia particularly in light of the Araluen By-election.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Braitling (Mr Giles), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Debate continued.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. J. L Aagaard, in the Chair) -
- AYES, 11 NOES, 12
Ms Anderson Mrs Aagaard
Mr Chandler Dr Burns
Mr Conlan Mr Gunner
Mr Elferink Mr Hampton
Mr Giles Mr Henderson
Mrs Lambley Mr Knight
Mr Mills Ms Lawrie
Ms Purick Ms McCarthy
Mr Styles Mr McCarthy
Mr Tollner Ms Scrymgour
Mr Westra van Holthe Mr Vatskalis
Ms Walker
Motion negatived accordingly.
- The Member for Braitling (Mr Giles), pursuant to notice, moved - That, the Northern Territory Parliament:
- (a) condemns the Federal government for the slaughter of thousands of camels across the Territory;
(b) writes to the Federal Agriculture and Indigenous Affairs Minister pleading that they utilise the remaining $19m to develop a viable camel industry;
(c) promote the utilisation of those remaining funds to be used to build the necessary infrastructure to assist shore up supply of camels for an industry;
(d) seeks a redirection of funds towards the expansion of abattoir facilities at Wamboden as a public private partnership or direct grant to support industry development;
(e) identifies future alternate sites for a multi-species abattoir that has access to transport, water and power with particular attention focused on Owen Springs as a possible alternative; and
(f) seeks to enlist the support of Australian Government trade agencies to develop a demand market for camel with particular interest throughout the middle east.
Debate ensued.
Debate adjourned – Pursuant to Standing Order 41 (c)(v).
- The acting Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 41A, at 9pm proposed the question - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
And the Assembly adjourned at 9.58pm until Thursday 21 October 2010 at 10am.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Wednesday 20 October 2010 -
Pastoral Land Board, 2008/2009 (Paper 997)
Daly River Management Advisory Committee (DRMAC), 2009/2010 (Paper 998)
Northern Territory Community Visitor Program, 2009/2010 (Paper 999)
Coroners Act
In the matter of Coroner’s Findings and Recommendations into the death of Michael Hardy and Robert Roe, pursuant to section 46B, dated 3 September 2010 (Paper 1001)
Joint Management Plan
Chamber’s Pillar Historical Reserve – September 2009 (Paper 1000)
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