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Minutes of Proceedings - 2007-06-20

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

2. PRAYERS.

3. LEAVE OF ABSENCE - MR VATSKALIS - MOTION AGREED TO:
      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) moved - That leave of absence be granted to the Minister for Business and Economic Development (Mr Vatskalis) for today and tomorrow.
      Question - put and passed.
4. LEAVE OF ABSENCE - MS CARNEY - MOTION AGREED TO:
      The Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr Mils) moved - That leave of absence be granted to the Leader of the Opposition (Ms Carney) for today and tomorrow.
      Question - put and passed.
5. PETITIONS:
      The Member for Nelson (Mr Wood), by leave, presented petition No. 62, not conforming with Standing Orders, from 172 petitioners relating to the amalgamation of the Litchfield Shire Council (Paper 900).
      Petition read.

      Response to petition:
      The Clerk, pursuant to Standing Order 100A, laid on the Table the following response to petition Number 53, relating to access and parking at the Berry Springs Service Station (Paper 901).

6. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
      BassintheGrass: The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) reported on the conduct of the BassintheGrass concert in Darwin.
      Mrs Miller responded.
      Mrs Braham responded.
      Ms Martin replied.

      Securing Fishing Stocks: The Minster for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Natt) reported on strategies for securing fishing stocks in the Territory.
      Mr Mills responded.
      Mr Wood responded.
      Mr Natt replied.

      REINT Awards 2007: The Minster for Local Government (Mr McAdam) reported on the REINT Awards 2007 held in Alice Springs.
      Dr Lim responded.
      Mr Wood responded.

      Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Standing Orders.

7. NEXT MEETING - MOTION AGREED TO:
      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson), pursuant to notice, moved - 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.
      Question - put and passed.
    8. ROUTINE OF BUSINESS, FRIDAY 29 JUNE 2007 - MOTION AGREED TO:
        The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson), pursuant to notice, moved -

        That, the Routine of Business for Friday 29 June 2007 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 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.

        Question - put and passed.
    9. APPROPRIATION BILL 2007/2008 AND BUDGET RELATED PAPERS REFERRED TO ESTIMATES COMMITTEE - MOTION AGREED TO:
        The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson), pursuant to notice, moved -
        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. 1 – Budget Speech, 2007/2008 (Paper 860);
    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).
          Question - put and passed.

      10. SURVEILLANCE DEVICES BILL 2007 (Serial 100):
          The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Mr Stirling), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act about the use of surveillance devices.
          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, Surveillance Devices Bill 2007 (Paper 902).

          On the motion of the Member for Blain (Mr Mills) debate was adjourned.
      11. FIREARMS AMENDMENT (PAINTBALL) BILL 2007 (Serial 102):
          The Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services (Dr Burns), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Firearms Act and for related purposes.
          Bill read a first time.
          Dr Burns moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
          Debate ensued.
          Paper tabled: Dr Burns laid on the Table the following Paper -
      Explanatory Statement, Firearms Amendment (Paintball) Bill 2007 (Paper 903).

          On the motion of the Member for Blain (Mr Mills) debate was adjourned.
      12. TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (DEMERIT POINTS) AMENDMENT BILL 2007 (Serial 106):
          The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport (Ms Lawrie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend various legislation administered by the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport.
          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 -
      Explanatory Statement, Transport Legislation (Demerit Points) Amendment Bill 2007 (Paper 904).

          On the motion of the Member for Katherine (Mrs Miller) debate was adjourned.

      13. TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (ROAD SAFETY) AMENDMENT BILL 2007 (Serial 98):
          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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          Visitors: The Speaker acknowledged the presence of visitors participating in the Parliament House Education Tour Program.
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      14. NOTICES:
          The following notices were given:
          Mr Natt: To present the Mining and Petroleum (Aboriginal Land Rights) Amendment Bill 2007 (Serial 104).

          Ms Scrymgour: To present the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Amendment (Joint Management Parks) Bill 2007 (Serial 103).

      15. QUESTIONS:
          2.10pm Mr Mills to Ms Martin.
          2.08pm Ms Sacilotto to Ms Martin.
          2.12pm Mr Mills to Ms Martin.
          2.15pm Mr Burke to Mr Stirling.
          2.19pm Mr Mills to Ms Martin.
          Paper tabled: The Member for Blain (Mr Mills), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
      Diary extract of Member for Arafura (Ms Scrymgour) for 3 May 2007 (Paper 905).

          2.21pm Ms Anderson to Mr Henderson.
          2.26pm Mr Wood to Ms Martin.
          2.30pm Mr Mills to Ms Martin.
          2.32pm Mr Burke to Ms Scrymgour.
          2.34pm Mr Mills to Ms Scrymgour.
          2.36pm Mr Bonson to Mr McAdam.
          Paper tabled: Mr McAdam laid on the Table the following Paper -
      NAIDOC Week, Darwin and Palmerston 2007, 50th Anniversary (Paper 906).

          2.41pm Mrs Braham to Ms Lawrie.
          2.43pm Mr Warren to Mr Natt.
          2.46pm Mrs Miller to Ms Scrymgour.
          2.48pm Mr Bonson to Ms Lawrie.
          2.50pm Mr Wood to Mr McAdam.
          2.54pm Mr Bonson to Dr Burns.
          2.56pm Mrs Miller to Ms Scrymgour directed to Mr Stirling.
          2.59pm Mr Knight to Ms Scrymgour.

          The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
      16. TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (ROAD SAFETY) AMENDMENT BILL 2007 (Serial 98):
          The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate, suspended earlier this day, 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 Infrastructure and Transport (Ms Lawrie) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.

      17. 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.
          Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Wanguri (Mr Henderson) the Member for Sanderson (Mr Kiely) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
          Debate continued.
          Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Karama (Ms Lawrie) the Member for Millner (Mr Bonson) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
          Debate continued.
          Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Drysdale (Mr Natt) the Member for Daly (Mr Knight) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
          Debate continued.
          On the motion of the Member for Blain (Mr Mills) debate was adjourned.
      18. SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS - PRESENT BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION AMENDMENT (KADEN) BILL 2007 (SERIAL 105) - MOTION NEGATIVED:
          The Member for Blain (Mr Mills), pursuant to notice, moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent him introducing a Bill entitled Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment (Kaden) Bill 2007 (Serial 105), forthwith.
          Debate ensued.
          Question - put and negatived.
      19. ADJOURNMENT:
          The Treasurer (Mr Stirling) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
          Debate ensued.
          Question - put and passed.
          And the Assembly adjourned at 8.29pm until Thursday 21 June 2007 at 10am.
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          PAPERS:
          No Papers were deemed to have been presented on Wednesday 20 June 2007.
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          ATTENDANCE:
          All Members attended the sittings except Mr Vatskalis and Ms Carney, on leave.
      Last updated: 04 Aug 2016
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