Department of the Legislative Assembly, Northern Territory Government

Index to Minutes of Proceedings - 2015-06-04

Index to Minutes – 28 April 2015 to 4 June 2015


TWELFTH ASSEMBLY - FIRST SESSION

From To Minutes pages

28 April 2015 4 June 2015 593 - 622

Bold No. 123=Passed Bill
Italic & Bold No. 123=Discharged Bill
Italic No. 123=Negatived Bill
    Index Reference Summary by Sitting Day and Minutes Page

    Minutes Page
    Day
    Date
    593 - 598
    87
    28 April 2015
    599 - 605
    88
    29 April 2015
    607 - 617
    89
    30 April 2015
    619 - 622
    90
    4 June 2015
    BILLS
      Appropriation (2015-2016) Bill 2015 (Serial 121) 594, 596, 599, 600, 602, 604, 619
      Co-operatives (National Uniform Legislation) Bill 2015 (Serial 114) 597
      Gaming and Liquor Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 (Serial 125) 599, 620
      Justice Legislation Amendment (Summary Procedure) Bill 2015 (Serial 122) 609
      Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 (Serial 119) 597
      Local Court Bill 2015 (Serial 120) 597
      National Electricity (Northen Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) Bill 2015
      (Serial 118) 610
      Port of Darwin Bill 2014 (Serial 111) 611
      Ports Management (Repeals and Related and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2015
      (Serial 113) 611
      Ports Management Bill 2014 (Serial 110) 611
      Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 (Serial 123) 599, 600, 620
      Sentencing Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 (Serial 124) 610

    MESSAGES FROM ADMINISTRATOR
      No. 25, Assent to proposed laws, March/April 2015 (Paper 1287) (Ms Purick) 593
      No. 26, Recommending to the Legislative Assembly a Bill for a Act that authorises an
      amount to be paid from the Central Holding Authority to the Purposes of the Agencies
      specified in the Bill for the year ending 30 June 2016, 24 April 2015
      (Paper 1288) (Ms Purick) 594
      No. 27, Assent to proposed laws, May 2015 (Paper 1355) (Ms Purick) 619

    MOTIONS (Substantive)
      Amendment of NT Planning Scheme (Mr Wood) 603
      Committee changes – Standing Orders, discharge Mr Gunner and appoint Ms Fyles
      (Mr Elferink) 599
      Disallowance of Subordinate Legislation, No. 41 of 2014, Gaming Machine Amendment
      (Aggregate Number of Gaming Machines) Regulations 2014 (Mr Wood) 607
      Disallowance of Subordinate Legislation, No. 42 of 2014, Gaming Machine Amendment
      (Maximum Number of Gaming Machines) Regulations 2014 (Mr Wood) 607
      Establishment of an Estimates Committee and Government Owned Corporations
      Scrutiny Committee (Mr Elferink) 608
      Inquiry into the Draft Fuel Price Disclosure Bill – Note Report (Mr Barrett) 609
      Open and Accountable Ministerial Travel (Mr Gunner) 602
      Port of Darwin Select Committee Report – Note Report (Mr Barrett) 595
      Port of Darwin Select Committee Report, Port of Darwin Lease Model – Note Report
      (Mr Barrett) 604
      Referral of the Members for Karama and Barkly to the Committee of Privileges
      (Mr Elferink) 610
    MOTIONS (Substantive)
      Routine of Business be reordered (Mr Elferink) 594
      Teachers, Health, Police and EBA Outcomes (Ms Lawrie) 604

    PAPERS TABLED
      Achievement Trends - Numeracy (Paper 1326) (Ms Manison) 608
      Achievement Trends - Writing (Paper 1327) (Ms Manison) 608
      Annual Reports
      Board of the Australian Crime Commission, 2013/2014 (Paper 1299) 598
      Budget 2015/2016
      Budget Overview, 2015/2016 (Paper 1294) (Mr Tollner) 594
      Budget Paper No. 1 – Budget Speech, 2015/2016 (Paper 1289) (Mr Tollner) 594
      Budget Paper No. 2 – Budget Strategy and Outlook, 2015/2016 (Paper 1290)
      (Mr Tollner) 594
      Budget Paper No. 3 – Agency Budget Statements, 2015/2016 (Paper 1291)
      (Mr Tollner) 594
      Budget Paper No. 4 – The Infrastructure Program, 2015/2016 (Paper 1292)
      (Mr Tollner) 594
      Northern Territory Economy Overview, 2015/2016 (Paper 1296) (Mr Tollner) 595
      Northern Territory Economy, 2015/2016 (Paper 1295) (Mr Tollner) 594
      Regional Highlights, 2015/2016 (Paper 1293) (Mr Tollner) 594
      By-laws 2015
      2015, No.56, Charles Darwin University (Site and Traffic) Amendment By-Laws 2015
      (Paper 1305) 598
      Combined Schedule of Amendment No. 34 – Ports Management Bill 2014 (Serial 110)
      (Paper 1323) (Mr Giles) 605
      Coroners Act
      In the matter of the Coroner’s Findings and recommendations into the death of
      Marlene Ann Wilson, pursuant to Section 46B, dated 5 January 2015
      (Paper 1334) 617
      In the matter of the Coroner’s Findings and recommendations regarding the death
      of Baby C, pursuant to section 46B, dated 3 April 2015 (Paper 1300) 598
      Department of Chief Minister, Ministerial Travel for the period 1 January 2008 – 31
      March 2012 (Paper 1319) (Mr Giles) 602
      Draft Fuel Price Disclosure Bill Scrutiny Committee – Inquiry into the Draft Fuel Price
      Disclosure Bill, April 2015 (Paper 1338) (Mr Wood) 609
      Email, Leah Hudson, Business Manager, Tourism NT to Angela Collard, Corporate
      Services, Tourism NT, re Mr Conlan Repayments for Hospitality, dated 5 February
      2015 (Paper 1340) (Mr Conlan) 616
      Estimates Committee Report, 4 June 2015 (Paper 1363) 620
      Explanatory Statements
      Gaming and Liquor Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 (Paper 1315) (Mr Styles) 600
      Justice Legislation Amendment (Summary Procedure) Bill 2015 (Paper 1332)
      (Mr Elferink) 609
      Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 (Paper 1316) (Mr Tollner) 600
      Sentencing Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 (Paper 1333) (Mr Elferink) 610
      Government Owned Corporations Scrutiny Committee Report, 4 June 2015
      (Paper 1364) 620
      Inquiry into the Draft Fuel Price Disclosure Bill (Paper 1338) (Mr Wood) 609
      Invoices for Hon. Matt Conlan hospitality bill, Three invoices for $1599.86, $1386.54,
      $2133.14 totalling $5119.54 (Paper 1343) (Mr Conlan) 617
      Jacana Energy – Power Retail Corporation trading as Jacana Energy 2015-16
      Statement of Corporate Intent (Paper 1337) 617
      Letters
      From Qantas Customer Care regarding travel between 7 March 2015 and 17 March
      2015 of Paul Mossman (Paper 1331) (Mrs Price) 609
      Hon. Matt Conlan, Minister for Tourism to Mr Tony Mayell, CEO, Tourism NT, re
      Mr Conlan Repayments for Hospitality, dated January 2014 (Paper 1341)
      (Mr Conlan) 616
      Hon. Matt Conlan, Minister for Tourism to Mr Tony Mayell, CEO, Tourism NT, re
      Mr Conlan Repayments for Hospitality, dated November 2013 (Paper 1342)
      (Mr Conlan) 616
      Letter, to Hon. John Elferink MLA, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice,
      Paragraph 2.8 of the Constitution of the Northern Territory Bar Association,
      John B. Lawrence SC, President Northern Territory Bar Association, dated 4
      June 2014 (Paper 1307) (Mr Elferink) 597
      Letter, to Hon. John Elferink MLA, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, re
      letter dated 12 June 2014 regarding confidence that the court (in this case, the
      Magistrates Court) is more than capable of promoting and protecting the
      impendence of the judiciary. Alistair Wyvill SC, Acting President, Northern
      Territory Bar Association, dated 25 June 2014 (Paper 1308) (Mr Elferink) 597
      Mr John Lawrence SC, President Northern Territory Bar Association, raising
      concerns about the independence of a member of the Northern Territory judiciary,
      John Elferink, Attorney-General Minister for Justice, dated 12 June 2014
      (Paper 1306) (Mr Elferink) 597
      to Mr Mark Hewitt, Chief Executive Officer, Anindilyakwa Land Council, re
      moratorium for exploration and mining activities for minerals on the sea floor will
      be extended for a further three years, from Mr David Tollner, Minister for Mines
      and Energy, dated 30 March 2015 (Paper 1321) (Mr Giles) 602
      Media Release, Chief Minister Hon. Denis Burke MLA, Labor’s overseas visit fails the
      accountability test, dated 15 January 2001 (Paper 1320) (Mr Giles) 602
      Members of the Legislative Assembly Fuel Transaction Report, dated 30 April 2015
      (Paper 1339) (Mr Conlan) 616
      Members Travel 4.12 - Interstate
      Anderson, Ms, pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 4.12 –
      Interstate Travel to attend meeting with Chairman of Finke River Mission, and Public
      Forum at Hawke Centre University of South Australian from 6 - 8 May 2015,
      pursuant to clause 4.12, dated 14 May 2015 (Paper 1370) (Ms Purick) 621
      Lee, Ms, pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 4.12 –
      Interstate Travel to attend the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras 2015 between
      6 - 9 March 2015, pursuant to clause 4.12, not dated (Paper 1372) (Ms Purick) 621
      Moss, Ms, pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 4.12 –
      Interstate Travel to Adelaide and Melbourne to attend meetings relevant for my
      Shadow Portfolios on 8th – 11th March 2015, pursuant to clause 4.12, dated 16
      April 2015 (Paper 1312) (Mr Conlan) 598
      Wood, Mr, pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 4.12 –
      Interstate Travel to Port of Portland, Victoria and Port Adelaide regarding the
      proposed leasing of the Darwin Port, the visit to both Ports were in February 2015,
      pursuant to clause 4.12, dated 24 April 2015 (Paper 1367) (Ms Purick) 621
      Members Travel 4.12 - Intrastate
      Anderson, Ms, pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 4.12 –
      Intrastate Travel to attend funeral of Mr Randall at the Mutitjulu Community from 21 –
      22 May 2015, pursuant to clause 4.12, dated 27 May 2015
      (Paper 1371) (Ms Purick) 621
      Anderson, Ms, pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 4.12 –
      Intrastate Travel to attend meetings with NAILSMA and NAAJA on 20th – 23rd
      February 2015, pursuant to clause 4.12, dated 19 March 2015 (Paper 1311)
      (Mr Conlan) 598
      Anderson, Ms, pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 4.12 –
      Intrastate Travel to Darwin to attend briefing at Northern Land Council Offices,
      from 26 - 27 April 2015, pursuant to clause 4.12, dated 5 May 2015
      (Paper 1369) (Ms Purick) 621
      Members Travel 4.12 - Intrastate
      Kurrupuwu, Mr, pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph
      4.12 – Intrastate Travel to Darwin to fulfil Committee responsibilities on 28 January
      2015, pursuant to clause 4.12, dated 30 April 2015 (Paper 1365) (Ms Purick) 620
      Lee, Ms, pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 4.12 –
      Intrastate Travel to attend briefing on Indigenous Legal Services on 24 February
      2015, pursuant to clause 4.12, not dated (Paper 1376) (Ms Purick) 621
      Lee, Ms, pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 4.12 –
      Intrastate Travel to attend meeting at Parliament House with the Clerk, on 16
      February 2015, pursuant to clause 4.12, not dated (Paper 1377) (Ms Purick) 621
      Lee, Ms, pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 4.12 –
      Intrastate Travel to attend meeting with NAILSMA on 23 February 2015, pursuant
      to clause 4.12, not dated (Paper 1375) (Ms Purick) 621
      Lee, Ms, pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 4.12 –
      Intrastate Travel to attend meeting with Northern Land Council 27 April 2015,
      pursuant to clause 4.12, not dated (Paper 1374) (Ms Purick) 621
      Lee, Ms, pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 4.12 –
      Intrastate Travel to attend the NTFL Grand Final between 13 – 15 March 2015,
      pursuant to clause 4.12, not dated (Paper 1373) (Ms Purick) 621
      Manison, Ms, pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 4.12 –
      Intrastate Travel to Alice Springs to attend meeting with Australian Education
      Union, and visit local schools from 21 - 22 April 2015, pursuant to clause 4.12,
      dated 5 May 2015 (Paper 1368) (Ms Purick) 621
      Vowles, Mr, pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 4.12 –
      Intrastate Travel to Alice Springs to meet with Ingerreke/Ngurratjuta, NT Cattleman’s
      Association, Centrefarm and Desert Knowledge from 8 – 11 February 2015,
      pursuant to clause 4.12, dated 6 May 2015 (Paper 1366) (Ms Purick) 620
      Vowles, Mr, pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 4.12 –
      Intrastate Travel to meetings with the Arid Lands Environment Centre, the Central
      Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Programmes Unit 14th - 17th January 2015, pursuant
      to clause 4.12, dated 13 March 2015 (Paper 1313) (Mr Conlan) 598
      Members Travel 4.12 - Overseas
      Elferink, Mr, pursuant to the Remuneration Tribunal Determination Paragraph 4.12 –
      Overseas Travel to USA to attend meetings from 1st December 2014 – 17th January
      2015, pursuant to clause 4.12, dated 20 April 2015 (Paper 1310) (Mr Conlan) 598
      NAPLAN results Summary, NT – Aust Comparison, Department of Education
      (Paper 1325) (Ms Manison) 608
      NT Government Responses to recommendations of the Port of Darwin Select Committee
      Report, Port of Darwin Lease Model (Paper 1324) (Mr Giles) 605
      NT Government TRIPS Movement Requisition Acquittal – Official Travel – Archive
      Environment – Paul Mossman travel in March 2015 (Paper 1330) (Ms Walker) 609
      NT Labor Housing Purchase Expenditure 2001-2012 in Nhulunbuy (Paper 1322)
      (Mr Giles) 602
      NT News article, ‘Price adviser took son’, dated Wednesday 29 April 2015
      (Paper 1329) (Ms Walker) 609
      OmbudsmanNT
      Report, Matters arising from allegations of inappropriate conduct by a former
      Commissioner of Police and another police officer, May 2015 (Paper 1378) 621
      Photograph of Corporal Frederick Prentice MM, - Centenary of ANZAC 1915 - 2015
      (Paper 1314) (Mr McCarthy) 598
      Port of Darwin Select Committee Report on the Port of Darwin Lease Model
      (Paper 1297) (Mr Barrett) 595
      Power and Water Corporation 2015-16 Statement of Corporate Intent (Paper 1335) 617
      Professional Standards Act
      Notification, The New South Wales Bar Association Scheme (Paper 1356) 622
      Question from McCarthy to Elferink (Q6) (Paper 1328) (Mr McCarthy) 609
      Review on the Process of Political Donations in the Northern Territory - The McGuiness
      Report (Paper 1309) (Mr Giles) 597
      Subordinate Legislation 2015
      No. 02, Electricity Reform (Administration) Amendment Regulations 2015
      (Paper 1301) 598
      No. 03, Criminal Property Forfeiture Amendment Regulations 2015 (Paper 1302) 598
      No. 04, Gaming Machine Amendment (Levy) Regulations 2015 (Paper 1303) 598
      No. 05, Marine (General) Amendment Regulations 2015 (Paper 1304) 598
      No. 06, Barramundi Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2015 (Paper 1357) 622
      No. 07, Fisheries Amendment (Amateur Fishing Limits) Regulations 2015
      (Paper 1358) 622
      No. 08, Fisheries Amendment Regulations 2015 (Paper 1359) 622
      No. 09, Electricity Reform (Administration) Amendment (Prescribed Class of
      Customers) Regulations 2015 (Paper 1360) 622
      No. 10, Penalty Units Amendment Regulations 2015 (Paper 1361) 622
      No. 11, Dangerous Goods Amendment Regulations 2015 (Paper 1362) 622
      Table, Total Staffing Yearly Comparison, Whole-of-Government Total, March 2012 –
      March 2015 (Paper 1318) (Mr Tollner) 601
      Territory Generation Power Generation Corporation (Trading as Territory Generation)
      2015-16 Statement of Corporate Intent April 2015 (Paper 1336) 617

    PETITIONS
      Relating to Mobile phone coverage on a major Australian Highway No. 46, from 1523
      petitioners (Paper 1317) (Ms Anderson) 601
      Responses
      No 45, Proposal to relocate low level prisoners to old ANSTI site (Paper 1298) 596

    STATEMENTS BY DEPUTY SPEAKER
      Filming in the Chamber 599
      Road Safety Week 608

    STATEMENTS BY SPEAKER
      National 'Go Red for Women' Month awareness campaign 619
      Regarding permission for filming, with sound, and photography in the Chamber by
      Channel 9, the NT News, ABC and the Chief Minister's Photographer 593

    VISITORS
      Apprentices from the Department of Business (Mr Conlan) 599
      Honourable Grant Tambling and family, former Senator and Member of the Legislative
      Assembly (Ms Purick) 595
      Students from Darwin High School (Mr Conlan) 607
      Students from St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (Ms Purick) 593
      Year 11 legal studies class from Marrara Christian School and students from Nungalinya
      College (Mr Conlan) 601
      Year 11 Legal Studies students from the Essington School (Mr Conlan) 608
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