Minutes of Proceedings - 2006-08-31
1. MEETING:
2. PRAYERS.
10. WATER EFFICIENCY LABELLING AND STANDARDS BILL 2006 (Serial 59):
11. LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL 2006 (Serial 63):
- The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Honourable J. L. Aagaard, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
- The Speaker laid on the Table the schedule of sitting days for 2007 (Paper 623).
Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the galleries of students from FU-JEN Catholic University, Taiwan accompanied by Mr Terry Pailthorpe.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
- McArthur River Mining Company: The Minister for Mines (Mr Vatskalis) reported on his requirements to approve the McArthur River Mining operation expansion to an open cut mine.
Ms Carney responded.
Mr Wood responded.
Mr Vatskalis responded.
Arafura Games 2007: The Minister Sport and Recreation (Ms Lawrie) reported on her overseas visit to Malaysia and Vietnam to promote the Arafura Games 2007.
Mr Mills responded.
Ms Lawrie responded.
Territory Housing Tenancies: The Minister for Housing (Mr McAdam) reported on the management of anti-social behaviour of public housing tenants.
Dr Lim responded.
Mrs Braham responded.
Mr McAdam responded.
Mining Roadshow July 2006: The Minister for Mines (Mr Vatskalis) reported on his attendance at a the Mining Industry Roadshow.
Ms Carney responded.
Mr Vatskalis responded.
Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Standing Orders.
- The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Dr Toyne), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act amend the Medical Services Act and a Bill for an to amend the Criminal Code and for related purposes.
Bills read a first time.
Dr Toyne moved - That the Bills be now read a second time.
Paper tabled: Dr Toyne laid on the Table the following Paper -
On the motion of the Member for Araluen (Ms Carney) debate was adjourned.
- The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) moved - That Government Business, Order of the Day No. 1 relating to the Carers Recognition Bill 2006 be called on forthwith.
Question - put and passed.
- 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.
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Distinguished visitor: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the Speaker's Gallery of the Member for Lawler Ms Julia Gillard, Shadow Minister for Health, House of Representatives.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitor.
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Debate continued.
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 and Deputy Speaker - Mr Knight)
In Committee
(Chairman and Deputy Speaker - Mr Knight)
Clauses 1 to 4, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 5 read.
On the motion of the Minister for Family and Community services (Ms Lawrie) the following amendment was agreed to, after debate.
Omit subclause (1)(b) and (c) and insert in their stead,
- "(b) a person who has a chronic illness, including a mental illness as defined in the Mental Health and Related Services Act; or".
Clause 5, as amended, agreed to, after debate.
Clause 6 read.
Debate ensued.
Clause 6, as printed, agreed to.
Remainder of the Bill, by leave, taken as a whole and agreed to.
Bill to be reported with an amendment.
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The Assembly resumed; the Speaker took the Chair; and the Chairman of Committees and Deputy Speaker (Mr Knight) reported the Bill with an amendment; and the report was adopted.
On the motion of the Minister for Family and Community Services (Ms Lawrie) 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 was suspended between 12.02pm and 2pm.
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Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of delegates attending the Australasian Parliamentary Educators Conference, Darwin: Commonwealth - Dr Rick Williams, New South Wales - Mr Graham Spindler and Ms Daniela Georgi, Norfolk Island - Ms Gaye Evans, New Zealand - Ms Jodi Willison, South Australia - Ms Penny Cavanagh, Western Australia - Ms Jane Gray, ACT - Ms Linzi Lamont, Northern Territory - Ms Raine Caldwell, Ms Anna-Maria Socci, Ms Renee Manley, Mrs Jan Sporn.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
- 2pm Mrs Miller to Dr Burns.
2.02pm Mr Bonson to Ms Martin.
2.05pm Mrs Miller to Dr Burns.
Paper tabled: The Member for Katherine (Mrs Miller), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
2.06pm Mr Natt to Ms Lawrie.
2.09pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
2.11pm Mr Burke to Dr Burns.
2.16pm Mr Wood to Dr Burns.
2.17pm Mr Knight to Dr Toyne.
2.19pm Dr Lim to Ms Lawrie.
2.21pm Mr McCarthy to Dr Burns.
2.23pm Mr Mills to Mr Stirling.
2.25pm Ms Sacilotto Ms Martin.
2.29pm Mrs Braham to Mr Stirling.
2.34pm Mr Mills to Mr Stirling and referred to Dr Toyne.
2.36pm Mr Warren to Ms Scrymgour.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Heritage (Ms Scrymgour) laid on the Table the following Paper -
2.39pm Mr Mills to Mr Stirling.
2.40pm Mr Kiely to Mr Stirling.
2.43pm Mr Wood to Ms Martin.
2.46pm Ms Sacilotto to Dr Toyne.
2.50pm Mr Mills to Mr Stirling.
2.51pm Mrs Braham to Ms Martin.
2.54pm Ms Anderson to Ms Martin.
2.57pm Mr Mills to Mr Stirling.
2.59pm Mr Warren to Mr Vatskalis.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
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Answer to question: The Minister for Communications (Dr Burns) provided additional information in response to a question asked earlier this day relating to Seaphone services for Maritime Cyclone and Weather Warning System.
Answer to question: The Minister for Employment, Education and Training (Mr Stirling) provided further information relating to a question asked earlier this day relating to Casuarina Secondary College location of alternative class rooms asked by the Member for Blain (Mr Mills).
- The Minister for Racing, Gaming and Licensing (Mr Stirling), pursuant to notice, moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Liquor Amendment Bill 2006 (Serial 63) passing through all stages at this sittings.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
10. WATER EFFICIENCY LABELLING AND STANDARDS BILL 2006 (Serial 59):
- 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 Natural Resources, Environment and Heritage (Ms Scrymgour) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
11. LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL 2006 (Serial 63):
- 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.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Minister for Family and Community Services (Ms Lawrie) the Minister for Racing, Gaming and Licensing (Mr Stirling) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
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 and Deputy Speaker - Mr Knight)
In Committee
(Chairman and Deputy Speaker - Mr Knight)
Clauses 1 to 15, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 16 read.
On the motion of the Minister for Racing, Gaming and Licensing (Mr Stirling) the following amendment was agreed to, after debate.
In proposed section 86D, after proposed subsection (c)(iv), insert -
- "(v) anyone else whom the Commission considers to have an interest in the area;".
Clause 16, as amended, agreed to.
Clauses, 17 to 19, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 20 read.
On the motion of Mr Stirling the following amendment was agreed to, after debate.
Omit proposed section 89A(1) and insert in its stead -
- "(1) The Commission may grant a permit for a public restricted area to an individual or body (whether incorporated or not).".
Clause 20, as amended, agreed to.
Remainder of the Bill, by leave, taken as a whole and agreed to.
Bill to be reported with amendments.
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The Assembly resumed; the Acting Deputy Speaker (Mr Warren) took the Chair; and the Chairman of Committees and Deputy Speaker (Mr Knight) reported the Bill with amendments; and the report was adopted.
On the motion of the Minister Racing, Gaming and Licensing (Mr Stirling) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
- The Minister for Communications (Dr Burns) made a statement relating to recent activities and achievements within the Territory's telecommunications sector.
Dr Burns moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Chief Minister (Ms Martin) debate was adjourned.
- The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) moved - That the Assembly at its rising adjourn until Tuesday 10 October 2006 at 10am or such other time and/or date as may be set by the Speaker, pursuant to Sessional Order.
- The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
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Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of ministerial staff of the Minister for Justice and Attorney-Genera, Minister for Health and departmental staff of these ministerial portfolios.
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Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 8.16pm until Tuesday 10 October 2006 at 10am or such other time and/or date as may be notified to Members by the Speaker, pursuant to Sessional Order.
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PAPERS:
There were no Papers deemed to have been presented on Thursday 31 August 2006.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
- Ian McNeill
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
Last updated: 04 Aug 2016