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Minutes of Proceedings - 2011-11-23

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

    2. PRAYERS.

    3. VISITORS:
        The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of –
    Berry Springs Primary School, Year 2/3 and Year 3/4 students accompanied by Ms Currington, Mr Bonnar, Ms Scott and Ms Burgemeister; and
    Mayor of Alice Springs, Mr Damien Ryan.

        On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
    4. BUILDING AMENDMENT (REGISTRATION AND OTHER MATTERS) BILL 2011 (Serial 187) and BUILDING AMENDMENT (RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSUMER PROTECTION) BILL 2011 (Serial 188):
        Suspension of Standing Orders – Take two Bills cognately: The Minister for Lands and Planning (Mr McCarthy), pursuant to notice, moved - That so much of the Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent Bills entitled -
        Building Amendment (Registration and Other Matters) Bill 2011 (Serial 187); and Building Amendment (Residential Building Consumer Protection) Bill 2011 (Serial 188) -

        (a) being presented and read a first time together and one motion being put in regard to, respectively, the second readings; the committee’s report stage; and the third readings of the Bills together; and

        (b) the consideration of the Bills separately in the Committee of the Whole.

        Debate ensued.
        Question - That the motion be agreed to - put.
        The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. J. L Aagaard, in the Chair) -

        AYES, 13 NOES, 12

        Mrs Aagaard Ms Anderson
        Dr Burns Mr Bohlin
        Mr Gunner Mr Chandler
        Mr Hampton Mr Conlan
        Mr Henderson Mr Elferink
        Mr Knight Mr Giles
        Ms Lawrie Mr Mills
        Ms McCarthy Mrs Lambley
        Mr McCarthy Ms Purick
        Ms Scrymgour Mr Styles
        Mr Vatskalis Mr Tollner
        Ms Walker Mr Westra van Holthe
        Mr Wood

        And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
        Motion agreed to.
        Mr McCarthy presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Building Act and a Bill for an Act to amend the Building Act and Building Amendment Act 2004.
        Bills read a first time.
        Mr McCarthy moved – That the Bills be now read a second time.
        Debate ensued.
        Paper tabled: Mr McCarthy laid on the Table the following Paper –
    Explanatory Statement, Building Amendment Registration Bill 2011 (Paper 1607); and
    Explanatory Statement, Building Amendment (Residential Building Consumer Protection) Bill 2011 (Paper 1608).

        On the motion of the Member for Braitling (Mr Giles) debate was adjourned.

    5. ELECTORAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2011 (Serial 179):
        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 –
        Consideration postponed on request of the Chief Minister (Mr Henderson).

    6. ALTERATION TO ORDER OF BUSINESS – MOTION AGREED TO:
        The Chief Minister (Mr Henderson) moved – That Government Business, Orders of the Day No. 2 relating to a motion noting the Remuneration Tribunal Report on the Entitlements of Assembly Members and Determination No. 1 of 2011, be called on forthwith.
        Question – put and passed.

    7. REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL REPORT ON THE ENTITLEMENTS OF ASSEMBLY MEMBERS AND DETERMINATION NO. 1 OF 2011 – REPORT NOTED:
        The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question – That the Assembly take note of the Report –
        Debate resumed.
        Debate resumed.
        Question – put and passed.
    8. GEARING UP FOR MAJOR PROJECTS – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
        The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – That the Assembly take note of the Statement –
        Debate resumed.
        Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Karama (Ms Lawrie) the Member for Johnston (Dr Burns) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.

        Debate continued.
        Debate suspended.
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        Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly were suspended between 12Noon and 2pm.
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        Pairs: The Speaker advised Members of the following pair arrangements for 23 November 2011 and tabled the Pair documents:
    The Member for Wanguri (Mr Henderson) with the Member for Blain (Mr Mills) for the period 6pm to 8pm (Paper 1609).
      9. QUESTIONS:
          2pm Mr Mills to Mr Henderson.

          Visitors: The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the public galleries of Country Liberals Electorate Officers.

          On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.

          2.03pm Mr Elferink to Ms Lawrie.
          2.06pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Henderson.
          2.10pm Mr Elferink to Ms Lawrie.
          2.13pm Ms Walker to Ms M McCarthy.
          2.17pm Mr Wood to Mr Henderson.
          2.19pm Mr Elferink to Ms Lawrie.
          2.22pm Mr Gunner to Ms Lawrie.
          2.26pm Mr Wood to Ms M McCarthy.
          2.27pm Ms Scrymgour to Dr Burns.
          2.31pm Mr Giles to Mr G McCarthy and referred to Ms Lawrie.
          2.34pm Ms Walker to Mr Vatskalis.
          2.36pm Mr Tollner to Ms Lawrie.
          2.40pm Mr Gunner to Mr Vatskalis.
          2.43pm Mr Elferink to Mr Knight.
          2.45pm Ms Scrymgour to Mr Hampton.
          2.48pm Mr Elferink to Mr Knight.
          2.52pm Mr Elferink to Mr Knight - supplementary.
          2.53pm Ms Walker to Dr Burns.
          2.56pm Mr Wood to Mr Henderson.
          2.58pm Mr Chandler to Mr Hampton.

          The Leader of Government Business (Dr Burns) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.

      10. GEARING UP FOR MAJOR PROJECTS – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
          The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate, suspended earlier this day, on the question – That the Assembly take note of the Statement –
          Debate resumed.
          Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Barkly (Mr McCarthy) the Member for Daly (Mr Knight) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.

          Debate continued.
          Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Barkly (Mr McCarthy) the Member for Arnhem (Ms McCarthy) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.

          Debate continued.
          Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Johnston (Dr Burns) the Member for Fannie Bay (Mr Gunner) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.

          Debate continued.
          Quorum: The Member for Port Darwin (Mr Elferink) drew the attention of the Speaker to the state of the Assembly, pursuant to Standing Order 36.
          The Bells having been rung and a Quorum having been obtained –

          Debate continued.
          Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Arafura (Ms Scrymgour) the Member for Nhulunbuy (Ms Walker) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.
          Debate adjourned, pursuant to Standing Order 93.
      11. LITCHFIELD SHIRE, LAND FLOODING, NORTHERN TERRITORY PLANNING SCHEME – MOTION AGREED TO:
          The Member for Nelson (Mr Wood), pursuant to notice moved - That, due to the number of blocks of land flooded in the Litchfield Shire this year:

          the NT Planning Scheme be amended to require the Development Consent Authority to show the approximate 1% AEP (Annual Exceedance Probability) line on any subdivision plan approved by the Authority where the subdivision is subject to flooding or waterlogging.
          Debate ensued.
          Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Goyder (Ms Purick) the Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) was granted an extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 77.

          Debate continued.
          Question – put and passed.
      12. HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY IN DARWIN RURAL AREA – MOTION AGREED TO:
          The Member for Goyder (Ms Purick), pursuant to notice, moved - The NT Government notes the serious deficiencies in the delivery of services and programmes into the greater Darwin rural area in the important areas of youth, mental health care, aged care and sport and recreation.
          Debate ensued.
          Question – put and passed.
      13. NORTHERN REGIONAL MARINE PLAN – MOTION AGREED TO:
          The Member for Goyder (Ms Purick), pursuant to notice, moved - That, the Northern Territory Government provide a comprehensive summary of the impact of the implementation of a Northern Regional Marine Plan to the Northern Territory economy with particular reference to:
          1. what discussions have taken place between the Northern Territory Government and the Commonwealth Government;

          2. what will be the economic impact if areas become unavailable to the commercial fishing industry including the northern prawn fisheries, off shore net fisheries, line fisheries

          3. what will be the impact on charter and recreational fishing;

          4. what will be the impact on the oil and gas industry;

          5. what will be the impact to the shipping to and from Northern Territory ports; and

          6. what will be the impact on marine based tourism industry.

          Debate ensued.
          Question – put and passed.
      14. EDUCATION OF N. T. CHILDREN TO MEET NATIONAL AVERAGE OF NAPLAN TESTING – NOTICE WITHDRAWN:
          The Member for Port Darwin (Mr Elferink) on behalf of and at the request of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Mills) requested that the notice of motion be withdrawn – Notice withdrawn.
      15. SHORT, MEDIUM AND LONG TERM STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR, ALICE SPRINGS – MOTION NEGATIVED:
          The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the motion moved by the Member for Braitling (Mr Giles) - That this Parliament condemn –

          (a) the Northern Territory and Australian Governments for their failures to present short, medium and long term strategies to the problems being faced by businesses and residents of Alice Springs as a result of the increasing crime and anti-social behaviour across the town; and
          (b) the Minister for Central Australia for failing to provide leadership for Central Australia on these issues.

          Debate resumed.
          Question - That the motion be agreed to - put.
          The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. J. L Aagaard, in the Chair) -

          AYES, 11 NOES, 12

          Ms Anderson Mrs Aagaard
          Mr Bohlin Dr Burns
          Mrs Lambley Mr Gunner
          Mr Chandler Mr Hampton
          Mr Conlan Mr Henderson
          Mr Elferink Mr Knight
          Mr Giles Ms Lawrie
          Ms Purick Ms McCarthy
          Mr Styles Mr McCarthy
          Mr Tollner Ms Scrymgour
          Mr Westra van Holthe Mr Vatskalis
          Ms Walker

          Motion negatived accordingly.
      16. LIVE CATTLE EXPORT BAN, IMPACT ON ECONOMY AND PEOPLE – MOTION AGREED TO:
          The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the motion moved by the Member for Goyder (Ms Purick) - That, the Northern Territory Government provide a comprehensive summary of the impact of live export ban of cattle from the Northern Territory on the agricultural and transport industries of the Northern Territory with particular reference to the following areas of business and occupation:

          (a) hay and fodder production;
          (b) road transport;
          (c) helicopter and heli mustering;
          (d) veterinary services;
          (e) management of export yards and holding depots; and
          (f) loss of employment in all areas of the agricultural industries.

          Debate resumed.
          Question – put and passed.
      17. DANGEROUS PRISONERS (SEXUAL OFFENDERS) BILL 2011 (Serial 168) - NEGATIVED:
          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 - That the motion be agreed to - put.
          The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. J. L Aagaard, in the Chair) -

          AYES, 12 NOES, 12

          Ms Anderson Mrs Aagaard
          Mr Bohlin Dr Burns
          Mr Chandler Mr Gunner
          Mr Conlan Mr Hampton
          Mr Elferink Mr Henderson
          Mr Giles Mr Knight
          Mrs Lambley Ms Lawrie
          Mr Mills Ms McCarthy
          Ms Purick Mr McCarthy
          Mr Styles Ms Scrymgour
          Mr Tollner Mr Vatskalis
          Mr Westra van Holthe Ms Walker

          There being an equality of votes, therefore pursuant to section 27(1) of the Northern Territory (Self-Government ) Act the result of the division is resolved in the negative.
      18. CRIMINAL CODE (UNLAWFUL ASSAULT CAUSING DEATH) AMENDMENT BILL 2011 (Serial 171):
          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 adjourned, Member for Port Darwin (Mr Elferink) in continuation, pursuant to Standing Order 41A.
      19. ADJOURNMENT, Automatic:
          The Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 41A, at 9pm proposed the question - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
          Debate ensued.
          Paper tabled: Mr Bohlin, by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
      Nutcracker Ballet Program, Darwin Entertainment Centre Playhouse Theatre (Paper 1618).

          Debate continued.
          Question - put and passed.
          And the Assembly adjourned at 10.07pm, until Thursday 24 November 2011 at 10am.
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          PAPERS:
          The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on 23 November 2011 –

          Annual Reports
          Health and Community Services Complaints Commission, 2010/2011 (Thirteenth) (Paper 1610)

          Corrigendum
          Replacement Pages 42/43, 46/47, 62/63 to NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services, 2010/2011 (Refer to Annual Report 2010/2011, Paper No. 1594 deemed on 21/11/11) (Paper 1617)

          Regulations 2011
          No. 45, Public Interest Disclosure Amendment (Paper 1611)
          No. 46, Building Amendment (Rural Relocation) (Paper 1612)
          No. 47, Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal Amendment (Affidavits) Rules (Paper 1616)
          No. 48, Supreme Court Amendment (Paper 1613)
          No. 49, Environment Protection (Beverage Containers and Plastic Bags) Amendment Regulations (No. 3) Regulations (Paper 1614)
          No. 50, Local Government (Electoral) Amendment Regulations (Paper 1615)
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          ATTENDANCE:
          All Members attended the sittings.
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