Minutes of Proceedings - 2012-05-03
- 1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10am. The Speaker, the Honourable J. L. Aagaard, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. PAIRS:
- The Speaker (Mrs Aagaard) advised Members of the following Pair arrangements for today, Thursday, 3 May 2012 –
Paper tabled:
4. VISITORS:
- The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Stuart Park Primary School Year 5/6 students accompanied by Mrs Sarmany and Mrs Murray.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
5. REFERRING BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION (2012/2013) BILL 2012 TO ESTIMATES COMMITTEE – MOTION AGREED TO:
- The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) moved - That, pursuant to paragraph 2 of the Order of the Assembly, dated 2 May 2012, the Budget Papers 2012/2013 together with the Appropriation (2012-2013) Bill 2012 (Serial 208) be referred to the Estimates Committee for inquiry and report.
Question – put and passed.
6. NEXT MEETING – MOTION AGREED TO:
- The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns), pursuant to notice, moved - That, the Assembly at its rising on 3 May 2012 adjourn until approximately 1.30 pm on Thursday 21 June 2012, 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.
Question – put and passed.
7. ROUTINE OF BUSINESS, 21 JUNE 2012 – MOTION AGREED TO:
- The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns), pursuant to notice, moved - That, the Routine of Business for Thursday 21 June 2012 be as follows:
- (1) Prayers.
(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 (2012-2013) Bill 2011 (Serial 208) 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 2012/2013.
Question – put and passed.
8. LIQUOR AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2012 (Serial 205):
- 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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Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Stuart Park Primary School Year 5/6 students accompanied by Mr Griffin.
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Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Johnston (Dr Burns) the Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
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Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Darwin High School Legal Studies Year 11, Step Up be Heard Class, students accompanied by Ms Elliott.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
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Debate continued.
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Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of -
Karama Primary School Year 5/6 students accompanied by Miss Carolin and Miss Mc Nicol.
On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
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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 Treasurer (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 11.56am and 2pm.
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9. QUESTIONS:
- 2.01pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.
2.04pm Mr Gunner to Mr Henderson.
2.06pm Mr Chandler to Dr Burns.
2.09pm Ms Scrymgour to Ms Lawrie.
Paper tabled: Ms Lawrie laid on the Table the following Paper –
2.12pm Mr Elferink to Mr Henderson.
2.14pm Mr Wood to Mr Vatskalis.
2.17pm Ms Walker to Mr Vatskalis.
2.19pm Ms Purick to Mr Henderson.
2.22pm Mr Gunner to Ms McCarthy.
2.26pm Mr Wood to Mr Hampton.
2.28pm Mr Westra van Holthe to Mr McCarthy.
2.32pm Mr Scrymgour to Ms Lawrie.
2.34pm Mr Styles to Ms Lawrie.
2.38pm Ms Walker to Mr Vatskalis.
2.41pm Mr Conlan to Mr Henderson.
2.43pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Hampton.
2.46pm Mr Elferink to Mr Henderson.
2.50pm Mr Elferink to Mr Henderson - supplementary.
2.52pm Mr Gunner to Mr Burns.
2.56pm Mr Wood to Mr Hampton.
2.58pm Ms Anderson to Mr Hampton and referred to Mr Vatskalis.
Paper tabled: Ms Anderson, by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
3.01pm Ms Walker to Mr McCarthy.
The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
10. GONE TOO SOON: A REPORT INTO YOUTH SUICIDE IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY – REPORT TABLED – REPORT NOTED:
- 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.
- Papers tabled: The following Travel Reports were laid on the Table by the Deputy Speaker (Ms Walker) -
Travel Report – Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 3.14 (Interstate): Travel Report by the Member for Port Darwin (Mr Elferink) pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 3.14 – Interstate Travel to Maldon in Victoria in January 2012 for the purpose of attending the funeral of Mr Peter Murphy OAM, email 3 May 2012 (Paper 1818); and
Travel Report – Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 3.14 (Interstate): Travel Report by the Member for Braitling (Mr Giles) pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 3.14 – Interstate Travel to Brisbane, Friday 23 March 2012, to attend the Liberal Transport and Infrastructure Ministers and Shadow Ministers meeting, Parliament House (Paper 1817).
- The Treasurer (Ms Lawrie), by leave, laid on the Table the Power and Water Corporation Statement of Corporate Intent 2012/2013 (Paper 1815).
Ms Lawrie made a statement relating thereto.
Ms Lawrie moved - That the Power and Water Corporation Statement of Corporate Intent 2012/2013 be referred for consideration by the Government Owned Corporations Scrutiny Committee established to examine the 2012/2013 operations of the Power and Water Corporation.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
13. APPROPRIATION (2012/2013) BILL 2012 (Serial 208):
- 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 Member for Brennan (Mr Chandler) the Member for Fong Lim (Mr Tollner) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Fong Lim (Mr Tollner) the Member for Greatorex (Mr Conlan) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Braitling (Mr Giles) the Member for Sanderson (Mr Styles) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Brennan (Mr Chandler) the Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
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Adjournment, Automatic – motion negatived:
The Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 41A, at 9pm proposed the question - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns), pursuant to Standing Order 41A(ii), moved - That the question be now put.
Question – put and negatived.
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The Assembly resumed.
Debate continued on the motion - That the Appropriation (2012/2013) Bill 2012 (Serial 208) be now read a second time.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Goyder (Ms Purick) the Member for Braitling (Mr Giles) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: Mr Westra van Holthe, by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, Ms Clare Martin to Mr Bill Daw, Katherine Regional Cultural Precinct Inc re baseball diamond (Paper 1821); and
Monthly Average Values USD vs. AUD, since 1990 (Paper 1820).
- Debate continued.
Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Goyder (Ms Purick) the Member for Katherine (Mr Westra van Holthe) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: Dr Burns, by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
Bill read a second time.
Ordered that the Committee Stage of the Appropriation (2012/2013) Bill 2012 (Serial 208) be later taken on 21 June 2012, pursuant to resolution dated 3 May 2012.
- 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 11.46am, Thursday 3 May 2012 until Thursday 21 June 2012 at approximately 1.30pm.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on 3 May 2012 –
Remuneration Tribunal
Remuneration Tribunal, Report on the Entitlements of Magistrates and Determination No. 1 of 2012 (Paper 1812)
Reports 2012
Growing Them Strong, Together - Child Protection External Monitoring and Reporting Committee, Report 2 (Paper 1811)
OmbudsmanNT Investigation Report into Morgue Management on Remote Communities in the Northern Territory (Paper 1809)
Public Accounts Committee, Second Report on Examination of Auditor-General’s Reports, May 2012 (Paper 1808)
Report on Child and Youth Suicide in the NT Child Deaths Review and Prevention Committee (Paper 1810)
Subordinate Legislation & Publications Committee, Report of Ministerial Correspondence on Subordinate Legislation, August 2011 – April 2012, dated may 2012 (Paper 1807)
Rules 2012
Totalisator Licensing and Regulation (Wagering) Amendment Rules (Paper 1813)
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- ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sittings.
Ian McNeill
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
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