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Minutes of Proceedings - 2007-02-21

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

2. PRAYERS.

3. PETITION:
      The Member for Nelson (Mr Wood) presented petition No. 53, not conforming with Standing Orders, from 588 petitioners relating to vehicle access through and parking on the front boundary of Berry Springs Service Station (Paper 808).
      Petition read.
4. MINISTERIAL REPORTS:
      Renewable Remote Power Generation Program: The Minister for Mines and Energy (Mr Natt) reported on the Rebates for Renewable Remote Power Generation Program operating under a scheme administered by the Commonwealth and the Territory governments.
      Mrs Miller responded.
      Mr Natt replied.

      Daly River Environmental Monitoring: The Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Heritage (Ms Scrymgour) reported on progress in the monitoring of the land and water environment of the Daly River and its catchment.
      Mrs Miller responded.
      Mr Wood responded.
      Ms Scrymgour replied.

      Backpacker Development Plan: The Minister for Tourism (Mr Henderson) reported on a Tourism NT Backpacker Development Plan promotional activities.
      Mrs Miller responded.

      Ministerial Reports noted, pursuant to Standing Orders.
5. MOTOR ACCIDENTS (COMPENSATION) AMENDMENT BILL 2007 (Serial 87):
      The Treasurer (Mr Stirling), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Motor Accidents (Compensation) Act.
      Bill read a first time.
      Mr Stirling moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
      Debate ensued.
      Explanatory Statement: Mr Stirling laid on the Table the following Paper -
Motor Accidents (Compensation) Amendment Bill 2007 (Serial 87) (Paper 809).

      On the motion of the Member for Blain (Mr Mills) debate was adjourned.

6. JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2007 (Serial 88):
      The Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (Mr Stirling), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts administered by the Minister for Justice and Attorney-General, and for related purposes.
      Bill read a first time.
      Mr Stirling moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
      Debate ensued.
      Explanatory Statement: Mr Stirling laid on the Table the following Paper -
Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2007 (Serial 88) (Paper 810).

      On the motion of the Member for Araluen (Ms Carney) debate was adjourned.
7. REGIONAL SITTINGS PROGRAM, ALICE SPRINGS - ROUTINE OF BUSINESS - MOTION AGREED TO:
      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) moved -
      That unless otherwise ordered, the days and times of meeting and Routine of Business in respect of the 2007 Alice Springs regional sitting of the Assembly be as circulated to Members and detailed below -

      1. TIMES OF MEETINGS
          The Assembly meets each day at 9.30am.
      2. ROUTINE OF BUSINESS
          The Routine of Business shall be:
          Tuesday 17 April 2007

          (i) Prayers
          (ii) Petitions
          (iii) Ministerial Reports
          (iv) Government Business - Notices and Orders of the Day
          (v) At 1.30pm, Notices
          (vi) Questions
          (vii) Government Business - Notices and Orders of the Day
          (viii) Papers
          (ix) Ministerial Statements
          (x) Any proposal pursuant to Standing Order 94 - Matter of Public Importance
          (xi) Adjournment

          Luncheon 12 Noon to 1.30pm: Dinner 6pm to 7.30pm
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          Wednesday 18 April 2007

          (i) Prayers
          (ii) Petitions
          (iii) Ministerial reports
          (iv) Government Business - Notices and Orders of the Day
          (v) Papers
          (vi) Ministerial Statements
          (vii) Any proposal pursuant to Standing Order 94 - Matter of Public Importance
          (viii) At 7.30pm, Notices
          (ix) Questions
          (x) Adjournment

          Luncheon 12 Noon to 1.30pm: Dinner 6pm to 7.30pm
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          Thursday 19 April 2007

          (i) Prayers
          (ii) Petitions
          (iii) Ministerial Reports
          (iv) Government Business - Notices and Orders of the Day
          (v) At 1.30pm, Notices
          (vi) Questions
          (vii) Government Business - Notices and Orders of the Day
          (viii) Papers
          (ix) Ministerial Statements
          (x) Any proposal pursuant to Standing Order 94 - Matter of Public Importance
          (xi) Adjournment

          Luncheon 12 Noon to 1.30pm

      Debate ensued.
      Question - put and passed.

8. REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL DETERMINATION NO. 1 OF 2006 - MINISTERS AND MEMBERS OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY - MOTION TO DISALLOW PARTS OF REPORT - MOTION AGREED TO:
      The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) moved - That this Assembly disallow paragraphs 7.1 to 7.11 inclusive of the Remuneration Tribunal Determination No. 1 of 2006. (Paper 812)
      Debate ensued.
      Paper tabled: Ms Martin laid on the Table the following Paper -
Administrative Arrangements for the Provision of Office Space, Staff and Equipment to Members of the Legislative Assembly, dated 21 February 2007 (Paper 811).

      Debate continued.
      Question - put and passed.
9. REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL DETERMINATION NO. 1 OF 2006, MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AND MINISTERS OF THE TERRITORY - REPORT NOTED:
      The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question - That the Assembly take note of the Report -
      Debate resumed.
      Question - put and passed.
10. SESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON SPORT AND YOUTH - INTERIM PROGRESS STATEMENT ON BENEFITS OF SCHOOL SPORT NT PROGRAMS - 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.
      Debate suspended.
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      Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 12 Noon and 2pm.
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11. NOTICES:
      The following notices were given -
      Mr Stirling: To present the Legal Profession (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2007 (Serial 89).

      Ms Lawrie: To present the Mental Health and Related Services Amendment Bill 2007 (Serial 90).
12. QUESTIONS:
      2.01pm Ms Carney to Dr Burns.
      2.02pm Mr Bonson to Ms Martin.
      2.06pm Ms Carney to Dr Burns.
      2.09pm Mr Burke to Mr Henderson.
      2.13pm Ms Carney to Dr Burns.
      2.17pm Mr Knight to Mr Natt.
      2.21pm Mrs Braham to Mr Henderson.
      2.26pm Ms Carney to Dr Burns.
      2.30pm Mr Warren to Ms Scrymgour.
      Paper tabled: Ms Scrymgour laid on the Table the following Paper -
NT Wildlife Threatened Species List, NRETA (Paper 813).

      2.34pm Ms Carney to Dr Burns.
      2.36pm Mr Hampton to Mr Henderson.
      2.40pm Ms Carney to Dr Burns.
      2.45pm Mr Wood to Ms Lawrie.
      2.47pm Mr Kiely to Mr McAdam.
      2.50pm Ms Carney to Dr Burns.

      And the Leader of the Opposition (Ms Carney) moved a motion to suspend so much of Standing Orders as would prevent her moving a motion to censure the Chief Minister (Ms Martin), the Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) and the current Minister for Police (Dr Burns) for lying to Territorians about police numbers -

      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) informed the Assembly that the government accepted the motion as a censure motion, pursuant to Standing Order 95.

      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) asked that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
13. CENSURE OF CHIEF MINISTER, LEADER OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS AND THE CURRENT MINISTER FOR POLICE - POLICE NUMBERS - MOTION NEGATIVED:
      The Leader of the Opposition (Ms Carney) thereupon moved - That the Assembly censure the Chief Minister (Ms Martin), the Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) and the current Minister for Police (Dr Burns) for lying to Territorians about police numbers and resources dedicated to keeping our streets safe. (Paper 814)
      Debate ensued.
      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) moved - That the question be now put.
      Question - That the question be now put - put and passed.
      Question - That the motion be agreed to - put and negatived.
14. SESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON SPORT AND YOUTH - INTERIM PROGRESS STATEMENT ON BENEFITS OF SCHOOL SPORT NT PROGRAMS - STATEMENT NOTED:
      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.
      Question - put and passed.
15. AUDITOR-GENERAL'S FEBRUARY 2007 REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY - PAPER TABLED - PRINT - MOTION TO NOTE REPORT:
      The Speaker laid on the Table the Auditor-General's February 2007 Report to the Legislative Assembly (Paper 815).
      The Chief Minister (Ms Martin) moved - That the Report be printed.
      Question - put and passed.
      Ms Martin moved - That the Assembly take note of the Report and that leave be granted to continue her remarks at a later hour.
      Leave granted - Debate adjourned.
16. MEMBERS’ TELEPHONE AND TRAVEL EXPENSES - REPORT PURSUANT TO REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL DETERMINATION NO. 1 OF 2006 - REPORT TABLED - REPORT PRINTED:
      The Speaker laid on the Table the Report to the Legislative Assembly by the Department of the Legislative Assembly, pursuant to paragraphs 5.20 and 8.8(c) of the Remuneration Tribunal Determination No. 1 of 2006 (Paper 817), which contains:
An Annual Schedule of Member Travel at government expense; and
An Annual Schedule containing the respective totals of government payments on behalf of each Member for satellite telephones and mobile telephones.
      Paper tabled: The Speaker laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, Ms Martin (Chief Minister) to Hon J L Aagaard, Speaker, dated 20 February 2007 re Annual Schedule of payments for MLA satellite and mobile phones (Paper 816).
      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Henderson) moved - That the Report be printed.
      Question - put and passed.

17. SUPPORTING BUSINESS RESEARCH AND INNOVATION - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
      The Minister for Business and Economic Development (Mr Vatskalis) made a statement relating to the importance of Northern Territory Business embracing research and development and innovation initiatives to stay competitive in a global market.
      Mr Vatskalis moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
      Debate ensued.
      Extension of time: On the motion of the Member for Goyder (Mr Warren) the Minister for Local Government (Mr McAdam) was granted an extension of time.
      Debate continued.
      Question - put and passed.
18. CONSTRUCTING A BETTER TERRITORY - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
      The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport (Ms Lawrie) made a statement relating to the Territory's construction sector having a key driving effect on the economy.
      Ms Lawrie moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
      Debate ensued.
      On the motion of the Treasurer (Mr Stirling) debate was adjourned.

19. ADJOURNMENT:
      The Treasurer (Mr Stirling) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
      Debate ensued.
      Question - put and passed.
      And the Assembly adjourned at 9.14pm until tomorrow at 10am.
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      PAPERS:
      The following Paper was deemed to have been presented on Wednesday 21 February 2007 -

      Local Government Act:
      Yuendumu Community Government Council, Circumstances giving rise to the dismissal of, pursuant to section 264(A)(3) (Paper 818)
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      ATTENDANCE:
      All Members attended the sitting.
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