Minutes of Proceedings - 2013-08-27
1. STATEMENT FROM THE CLERK
Pursuant to Standing Order 9, the Clerk informed the Assembly of the absence of the Speaker.
2. MEETING
The Assembly met at 10am. The Deputy Speaker, Mr Gary Higgins took the Chair.
3. PRAYERS
4. VISITORS
5. QUESTIONS
7. LEAVE OF ABSENCE - MEMBER FOR BARKLY
9. LEAVE OF ABSENCE - MEMBER FOR BARKLY - NOT GRANTED
12. ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to Standing Order 9, the Clerk informed the Assembly of the absence of the Speaker.
2. MEETING
The Assembly met at 10am. The Deputy Speaker, Mr Gary Higgins took the Chair.
3. PRAYERS
4. VISITORS
- The Deputy Speaker advised Honourable Members of the presence in the gallery of Year 10 students from Casuarina Senior College.
On behalf of all Members the Deputy Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
5. QUESTIONS
- 10.03 Ms Lawrie to Minister for Education
10.07 Mrs Price to Chief Minister
10.11 Mr Gunner to Minister for Education
10.15 Mr Kurrupuwu to Treasurer
10.18 Mr Gunner to Minister for Education
10.22 Ms Finocchiaro to Attorney-General
10.26 Mr Wood to Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries
10.30 Mr Gunner to Minister for Education
10.35 Ms Lee to Minister for Mines and Energy
10.39 Mr Wood to Minister for Mines and Energy
10.42 Ms Finocchiaro to Treasurer
10.45 Ms Walker to Minister for Education
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Suspension of Standing Orders
Suspension of Standing Orders
Mr Gunner (Member for Fannie Bay) moved — That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent this House from censuring the Government.
- Question put -
The Assembly divided:
Ayes 7 Noes 14
Ms Fyles Ms Anderson
Mr Gunner Mr Chandler
Ms Lawrie Mr Conlan
Ms Manison Mr Elferink
Mr Vatskalis Ms Finocchiaro
Mr Vowles Mr Giles
Ms Walker Mr Higgins
Mr Kurrupuwu
Mrs Lambley
Ms Lee
Mr Mills
Mrs Price
Mr Tollner
Mr Westra van Holthe
Motion negatived.
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- Mr Elferink (Leader of Government Business) moved - That leave of absence be granted to Mr Styles (Member for Sanderson) for today on account of illness.
Leave of absence granted.
7. LEAVE OF ABSENCE - MEMBER FOR BARKLY
- Mr Gunner (Member for Fannie Bay) moved - That leave of absence be granted to Mr McCarthy (Member for Barkly) for today, tomorrow and Thursday on account of electorate business.
Debate ensued.
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Visitors: The Deputy Speaker advised Honourable Members of the presence in the gallery of Year 5 and 6 students from Holy Family Catholic Primary School.
On behalf of all Members the Deputy Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
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Extension of Time: On the motion of Mrs Lambley, Mr Tollner was granted an extension of time.
Debate continued
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Visitors: The Deputy Speaker advised Honourable Members of the presence in the gallery of Year 5 and 6 students from Rosebery Primary School.
On behalf of all Members the Deputy Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
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Debate suspended.
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Suspension of sittings: The sitting of the Assembly was suspended between 11.54am and 2.00pm.
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- The following Notices were given:
1. Mr Gunner (Member for Fannie Bay) to present a bill entitled – Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Fire-Fighters) Bill 2013 (Serial 43).
2. Mr Elferink (Attorney General) to present a bill entitled – Criminal Code Amendment (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2013 (Serial 37).
3. Mr Elferink (Leader of Government Business), on behalf of Mr Giles (Chief Minister), advised the Assembly that Mr Giles would present a bill entitled – Succession to the Crown (Request)(National Uniform Legislation) Bill 2013 (Serial 39).
- 4. Mr Elferink (Leader of Government Business), on behalf of Mr Giles (Chief Minister), advised the Assembly that Mr Giles would present a bill entitled – Emergency Management Bill 2013 (Serial 38).
9. LEAVE OF ABSENCE - MEMBER FOR BARKLY - NOT GRANTED
- Resumption of debate, suspended earlier this day, on the question - That leave of absence be granted to Mr McCarthy (Member for Barkly) for today, tomorrow and Thursday on account of electorate business.
Debate ensued.
- Question put -
The Assembly divided:
Ayes 7 Noes 12
Ms Fyles Ms Anderson
Mr Gunner Mr Chandler
Ms Lawrie Mr Conlan
Ms Manison Mr Elferink
Mr Vatskalis Ms Finocchiaro
Mr Vowles Mr Higgins
Ms Walker Mrs Lambley
Ms Lee
Mr Mills
Mrs Price
Mr Tollner
Mr Westra van Holthe
Motion negatived.
- Mr Elferink (Leader of Government Business) made a statement relating to establishing an Administrative Appeals Tribunal in the Northern Territory.
Mr Elferink moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Question — put and passed.
- Mr Tollner (Treasurer) made a statement relating to the work the Government is undertaking to deliver and manage infrastructure assets.
Mr Tollner moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Extension of Time: On the motion of Ms Finocchiaro, Mr Wood was granted an extension of time.
Debate continued.
Question — put and passed.
12. ADJOURNMENT
- Mr Giles (Chief Minister) moved — That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Question — put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 7.48pm until Wednesday 28 August at 10am.
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PAPERS
The following papers were deemed to have been Tabled on 27 August 2013 —
Financial Management Act:
Authorisation, Issue of Increased Funds available from the Commonwealth, pursuant to section 19A(1), dated 27 June 2013 (Paper 473).
Direction Transfer of Excess Appropriations, pursuant to section 20(1), dated 27 June 2013 (Paper 474).
Statement of Corporate Intent:
Motor Accident Compensation - 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2016 (Paper 475).
TIO Group - 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2016 (Paper 476).
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- ATTENDANCE
All Members attended the sittings, except Ms Purick, Mr Mc Carthy and Mr Styles (on leave).
Michael Tatham
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
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