Minutes of Proceedings - 2007-06-19
1. MEETING:
2. PRAYERS.
3. MESSAGES FROM ADMINISTRATOR:
I, EDWARD JOSEPH EGAN, AO 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 law:
24 April 2007
I, EDWARD JOSEPH EGAN, AO 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 law:
4 May 2007
4. CONDOLENCE - GEORGE BURARRAWANGA - MOTION AGREED TO:
7. APPROPRIATION BILL 2007/2008 (Serial 94):
(2) Petitions
(3) Notices
(4) Government Business – Notices
(5) Government Business - Orders of the Day
Budget Paper No. 2 – Fiscal and Economic Outlook, 2007/2008 (Paper 861);
Budget Paper No. 3 – The Budget, 2007/2008 (Paper 862);
Budget Paper No. 4 –The Infrastructure Program, 2007/2008 (Paper 863);
Business Highlights, 2007/2008 (Paper 868);
Northern Territory Economy, 2007/2008 (Paper 864);
Northern Territory Economy Overview, 2007/2008 (Paper 865);
Regional Highlights, 2007/2008 (Paper 867);
Budget Overview 2007/2008(Paper 866);
Budget 2007/2008 Compact Disc (Paper 870).
13. REPORT OF THE INQUIRY INTO THE PROTECTION OF ABORIGINAL CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL ABUSE - PAPER TABLED - MOTION TO NOTE REPORT:
- The Assembly met at 10am, pursuant to resolution of the Assembly, dated Thursday 3 May 2007. The Speaker, the Honourable J. L. Aagaard, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. MESSAGES FROM ADMINISTRATOR:
- The Speaker (Mrs Aagaard) advised Honourable Members the following three Messages had been received from His Honour the Administrator:
Message No. 18
Assent to Proposed Laws
I, EDWARD JOSEPH EGAN, AO 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 law:
24 April 2007
Dated 3rd day of May 2007.
E J Egan AO
Administrator (Paper 886)
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Message No. 19
Assent to Proposed Laws
I, EDWARD JOSEPH EGAN, AO 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 law:
4 May 2007
Dated 16th day of May 2007.
E J Egan AO
Administrator (Paper 887)
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Message No. 20
Assent to Proposed Laws
Message No. 20
Assent to Proposed Laws
I, EDWARD JOSEPH EGAN, AO 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:
17 May 2007Legal Profession (Consequential Amendments) Act 2007 (No.7 of 2007)
Mental Health and Related Services Amendment Act 2007 (No. 8 of 2007)
Motor Accidents (Compensation) Amendment Act 2007 (No. 9 of 2007)
- Dated 21st day of May 2007.
- E J Egan AO
Administrator (Paper 888)
4. CONDOLENCE - GEORGE BURARRAWANGA - MOTION AGREED TO:
- The Chief Minister (Ms Martin), by leave, moved - That this Assembly express its deep regret at the passing of Mr Burarrawanga, a man who contributed much to the musical life of the Northern Territory and indeed the nation, and tender its profound sympathy to his family.
Ms Martin thereupon addressed the Assembly.
The Leader of the Opposition (Ms Carney) addressed the Assembly.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
And as a mark of respect Members stood in their places for one minute, in silence.
- Responses to petitions:
The Clerk, pursuant to Standing Order 100A, laid on the Table the following responses to petition Number 58 and 60 relating to moving Power Generation to Brewer Estate, Alice Springs and for an operational investigation into the running of Batchelor Area School, respectively (Paper 889).
The Clerk advised the Assembly the text of the response would be incorporated in the Hansard record.
- Middle Years Schooling, Progress Report: The Minister for Employment, Education and Training (Mr Henderson) reported on the progress and introduction of Middle Years Schooling.
Dr Lim responded.
Mrs Braham responded.
Mr Henderson replied.
Nuclear Waste Dump: The Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Heritage (Ms Scrymgour) reported on a proposal to have land approved by the Northern Land Council to accommodate a Nuclear Waste dump in the Northern Territory.
Mrs Miller responded.
Mr Wood responded.
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A point of Order being raised -
Member suspended: The Speaker (Mrs Aagaard), pursuant to Standing Order 240A, ordered the Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) at 10.50am to withdraw from the Chamber for a period of one hour on account of his non-compliance with a direction from the Speaker to withdraw words.
Mr Wood accordingly withdrew.
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Ms Scrymgour replied.Multicultural Organisations: The Minister for Multicultural Affairs (Ms Lawrie) reported on Multicultural Organisations in the Territory.
Dr Lim responded.
Mrs Braham responded.
Paper tabled: Mrs Braham laid on the Table the following Paper -
Ms Lawrie replied.
Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Standing Orders.
7. APPROPRIATION BILL 2007/2008 (Serial 94):
- 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 11.53am and 2pm.
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- The following notices were given:
Mr Henderson: To move - That, the Assembly at its rising on 21 June 2007 adjourn until 4.30 pm on Friday 29 June 2007, 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.
- That, the Routine of Business for Friday 29 June 2007 be as follows:
(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 2007/2008 (Serial 94) 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 2007/2008.
Mr Henderson: To move -
- That, pursuant to paragraph 5 of the Order of the Assembly, dated 18 April 2007, the following Budget Papers 2007/2008 together with the Appropriation Bill 2007-2008 (Serial 94) be referred to the Estimates Committee for inquiry and report:
Budget Paper No. 2 – Fiscal and Economic Outlook, 2007/2008 (Paper 861);
Budget Paper No. 3 – The Budget, 2007/2008 (Paper 862);
Budget Paper No. 4 –The Infrastructure Program, 2007/2008 (Paper 863);
Business Highlights, 2007/2008 (Paper 868);
Northern Territory Economy, 2007/2008 (Paper 864);
Northern Territory Economy Overview, 2007/2008 (Paper 865);
Regional Highlights, 2007/2008 (Paper 867);
Budget Overview 2007/2008(Paper 866);
Budget 2007/2008 Compact Disc (Paper 870).
Mr Mills: To move - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent him, on Wednesday 20 June 2007, from introducing a Bill entitled Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment (Kaden) Bill 2007 (Serial 105).
Mr Mills: To present the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment (Kaden) Bill 2007 (Serial 105).
Dr Burns: To present the Firearms Amendment (Paintball) Bill 2007 (Serial 102).
Ms Lawrie: To present the Transport Legislation (Demerit Points) Amendment Bill 2007 (Serial 106).
- 2.04pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
2.09pm Ms Sacilotto to Mr Stirling.
2.12pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
2.16pm Mr Warren to Ms Martin.
2.20pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
2.22pm Mr Bonson to Mr Stirling.
2.27pm Mrs Braham to Dr Burns.
2.30pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
2.34pm Mr Hampton to Dr Burns.
2.37pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
2.41pm Mr Kiely to Mr Vatskalis.
2.44pm Mr Wood to Ms Scrymgour.
2.46pm Ms Anderson to Ms Martin.
2.50pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
And the Leader of the Opposition (Ms Carney) proceeding to move a motion to suspend Standing Orders to censure the Chief Minister and Minister for Indigenous Policy - .
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.
- The Leader of the Opposition (Ms Carney) moved - That the Assembly censure the Chief Minister and Minister for Indigenous Affairs for:
repeatedly lying to Territorians and Australians about her knowledge of the allegations of Child Sexual Abuse in the community of Mutitjulu, particularly lying about what information was and was not given to her by Greg Andrews,
And further -
sitting on the Board of Inquiry report into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse 2007 for six weeks,
And further -
failing to deal with this issue now but allowing it to drag out until August before this house will debate the report's contents,
And further -
failing the victims of child sexual abuse. (Paper 898)
Debate ensued.
Question - That the question be now put - put and passed.
Question - put and negatived.
- 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 Minister for Business and Economic Development (Mr Vatskalis) the Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Heritage (Ms Scrymgour) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Suspension of Standing Orders - Extension of Time: The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Natt) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Minister for Local Government (Mr McAdam) being granted such an extension of time as would allow him to complete his remarks.
There being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice. (SO 306)
Debate continued.
On the motion of the Member for Sanderson (Mr Kiely) debate was adjourned.
- The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question - That the Assembly take note of the Paper -
Debate resumed.
Question put and passed.
13. REPORT OF THE INQUIRY INTO THE PROTECTION OF ABORIGINAL CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL ABUSE - PAPER TABLED - MOTION TO NOTE REPORT:
- The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) laid on the Table the Report of the Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse (Paper 899).
Ms Martin made a statement relating thereto.
Ms Martin moved - That the Assembly take note of the Report.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Ms Carney) debate was adjourned.
- The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 8.28pm until Wednesday 20 June 2007 at 10am.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 19 June 2007 -
Annual Report:
Northern Territory Plumbers and Drainers Licensing Board, year ended 30 September 2006 (Paper 893)
Financial Management Act:
Determination of Proportions of Allocations Transferred, pursuant to section 21(1), dated 7 June 2007 (Paper 897)
Increase of Treasurer’s Advance, pursuant to section 19(1), dated 15 June 2007 (Paper 895)
Transfer of Excess Allocations, pursuant to section 20, dated 7 June 2007 (Paper 896)
Local Government Act:
Yuendumu Willowra Community Government Constitution, pursuant to section 107(2) (Paper 894)
Regulations 2007:
No. 12, Legislative Assembly (Powers and Privileges) Regulations (Paper 891)
No. 13, Motor Accident (Compensation) Rates of Benefit Amendment Regulations (Paper 892)
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- ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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