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Minutes of Proceedings - 2006-02-16

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

2. PRAYERS.

3. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
      Bus Crash, Cairo: The Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services (Mr Henderson) reported on the commendable actions of Northern Territory Police Officers at the scene of the Cairo bus crash.
      Ms Carney responded.

      Alice Springs Town Camps Taskforce: The Minister for Local Government (Mr McAdam) reported on the establishment of a Task Force to examine delivery of services and strategies provided by various government and non-government organisations to Alice Springs Town Camps and any affect these have on the surrounding community.
      Dr Lim responded.
      Mrs Braham responded.

      General Practitioners Recruitment and Retention Roundtable: The Minister for Health (Dr Toyne) reported on the establishment of a GP Roundtable to develop information and strategies for the recruitment and retention of sufficient General Practitioners for the Territory health care system.
      Dr Lim responded.
      Dr Toyne responded.

      Ministerial Reports noted.

4. WORK HEALTH AMENDMENT (ADVISORY COUNCIL) BILL 2006 (Serial 36):
      The Minister for Employment, Education and Training (Mr Stirling), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Work Health Act.
      Bill read a first time.
      Mr Stirling moved - That the Bill be now read a second time -
      Debate ensued.
      Paper tabled: Mr Stirling laid on the Table the following Paper -
Explanatory Statement, Work Health Amendment (Advisory Council) Bill 2006 (Serial 36) (Paper 376).

      On the motion of the Member for Blain (Mr Mills) debate was adjourned.
5. ILLEGAL FOREIGN FISHING INCURSIONS IN NORTHERN AUSTRALIA - MOTION AGREED TO:
      The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Vatskalis), pursuant to notice, moved -

      That this Assembly:
        (a) express its serious concern about increasing illegal foreign fishing incursions in our waters and foreign nationals establishing camps throughout northern Australia;

        (b) note that these increasing incursions threaten not only the sustainability of our shark and other fisheries, but place our bio-security and national sovereignty at great risk;

        (c) call upon the Commonwealth government to agree to fund the expansion of the indigenous Marine Ranger program throughout northern Australia as a matter of urgency;

        (d) call upon the Prime Minister to personally convene an urgent summit of all relevant Ministers and stakeholders to develop a National Strategy to combat foreign fishing vessel incursions throughout northern Australia, noting that actions by a raft of federal agencies have thus far failed to deter illegal incursions; and

        (e) through the office of the Speaker, forward the terms of this motion and associated debate to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition in the Commonwealth Parliament.

        Debate ensued.
        The Leader of the Opposition (Ms Carney) moved the following amendment to the motion -
        Omit all words after "Assembly" and insert -

        (a) express its serious concern about increasing illegal foreign fishing incursions in our waters and foreign nationals establishing camps throughout northern Australia;

        (b) note that these increasing incursions threaten not only the sustainability of our shark and other fisheries, but place our biosecurity and national sovereignty at great risk;

        (c) call upon the Commonwealth government to agree to assist in funding programs such as the expansion of the indigenous Marine Ranger program throughout northern Australia as a matter of urgency;

        (d) note that the serious problem of illegal fishing appears to be outstripping Federal Government resources;

        (e) call on the Federal Fisheries Minister to advocate for more Federal funding to combat illegal fishing, and develop a National Strategy to address illegal fishing and combat foreign fishing vessel incursions throughout Australia;

        (f) note the commitment made by the Federal Fisheries Minister to work constructively with other levels of government and stakeholders; and

        (g) through the Office of the Speaker, forward the terms of this motion and associated debate to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition in the Commonwealth Parliament.

        Debate resumed.
        Debate suspended.
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        Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 11.55am and 2pm.
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    6. NOTICES:
        The following notices were given -
        Mr Stirling: To present the Racing and Betting Amendment Bill 2006 (Serial 39).

        Ms Scrymgour: To present the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Amendment Bill 2006 (Serial 40).
    7. QUESTIONS:
        2.01pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
        2.05pm Ms Sacilotto to Mr Stirling.
        2.08pm Mrs Miller to Mr Henderson.
        2.11pm Mr Burke to Mr Stirling.
        2.14pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin.
        Paper tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Ms Carney), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
    BUDGET AND ELECTION (PROMISES) 2005, ALP PRESS RELEASES by Claire Martin (Paper 378).

        2.16pm Mr Knight to Mr Henderson.
        2.20pm Mr Wood to Dr Toyne.
        2.22pm Dr Lim to Mr Stirling.
        2.25pm Ms McCarthy to Dr Toyne.
        2.28pm Ms Carney to Ms Martin and referred to Dr Toyne.
        2.34pm Ms Anderson to Ms Scrymgour.
        2.38pm Mrs Braham to Dr Burns.
        2.41pm Mr Knight to Mr Vatskalis.
        2.44pm Mr Mills to Mr Stirling.
        2.47pm Ms Anderson to Ms Lawrie.
        2.50pm Mr Mills to Mr Stirling.
        2.55pm Mr Wood to Dr Burns.
        Paper tabled: The Member for Nelson (Mr Wood), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
    Bootu Creek UNDERPASS, Photograph CIRCA February 2006 (Paper 379).

        2.57pm Mr Warren to Dr Burns.

        The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
    8. ILLEGAL FOREIGN FISHING INCURSIONS IN NORTHERN AUSTRALIA - MOTION AGREED TO:
        The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the motion relating to Illegal fishing, suspended earlier this day; and amendment moved thereto by the Leader of the Opposition (Ms Carney) as follows -

        Omit all words after "Assembly" and insert -

        (a) express its serious concern about increasing illegal foreign fishing incursions in our waters and foreign nationals establishing camps throughout Northern Australia;

        (b) note that these increasing incursions threaten not only the sustainability of our shark and other fisheries, but place our biosecurity and national sovereignty at great risk;

        (c) call upon the Commonwealth government to agree to assist in funding programs such as the expansion of the indigenous Marine Ranger program throughout Northern Australia as a matter of urgency;

        (d) notes that the serious problem of illegal fishing appears to be outstripping Federal Government resources;

        (e) calls on the Federal Fisheries Minister to advocate for more Federal funding to combat illegal fishing, and develop a National Strategy to address illegal fishing and combat foreign fishing vessel incursions throughout Australia;

        (f) notes the commitment made by the Federal Fisheries Minister to work constructively with other levels of government and stakeholders; and

        (g) through the Office of the Speaker, forward the terms of this motion and associated debate to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition in the Commonwealth Parliament.

        Debate resumed.
        Question - That the amendment, moved by the Leader of the Opposition (Ms Carney), be agreed to - put and negatived.
        Main Question - That the motion, moved by the Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Vatskalis), be agreed to - put and passed.
    9. ASIAN RELATIONS AND TRADE, ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIONS - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
        The Minister for Asian Relations and Trade (Ms Martin) made a statement relating to administrative directions in the Asian Relations and Trade portfolio and merging the former departmental structure of DBIRD into Trade and Major Projects Division of the Department of the Chief Minister.
        Ms Martin moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
        Debate ensued.
        Question - put and passed.
    10. AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION TO TERRITORY ECONOMY - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
        The Minister for Defence (Mr Henderson) support made a statement recognising the contribution the Australian Defence Force makes to the Northern Territory economy and community.
        Mr Henderson moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
        Debate ensued.
        Question - put and passed.
    11. DISEASE CONTROL IN THE NT - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
        The Minister for Health (Dr Toyne) made a statement outlining strategies being put in place to control disease in the Territory.
        Dr Toyne moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
        Debate ensued.
        On the motion of the Chief Minister (Ms Martin) debate was adjourned.
    12. ADJOURNMENT:
        The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
        Debate ensued.
        Paper tabled: The Member for Blain (Mr Mills), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
    Graffiti on memorial to Old Buntine Highway, photograph (Paper 380).

        Debate continued.
        Question - put and passed.
        The Assembly adjourned at 9.55pm until Tuesday 21 February at 10am.
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        PAPERS:
        The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Thursday 16 February 2006 -

        Annual Reports:
        Jabiru Town Development Authority 2004/2005 (Paper 377)

        Coroners Act
        Office of the Coroner, Report to the Attorney-General, RE: Coronial findings and Recommendations into the death Mr Warren Maminyamanja, deceased 13 June 2004 pursuant to Section 46B dated 17 January 2006 (Paper 374)
        Office of the Coroner, Report to the Attorney-General, RE: Coronial findings and Recommendations into the Death of Mr Sampson McLeod Paii deceased 12 May 2003 2006, Pursuant to Section 46B, dated 17 January 2006 (Paper 375)
        Regulations 2006
        No. 1, Sentencing Amendment (Prescribed Persons) (Paper 373)
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        ATTENDANCE:
        All Members attended the sitting.
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