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Minutes of Proceedings - 1998-10-15

Eighth Assembly First Session 13/10/1998 Parliamentary Record No. 11
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Date : 15/10/1998
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1. MEETING:
    The Assembly met at 10.00 h. The Speaker, the Honourable L M Braham, took the Chair.

2. PRAYERS.

3. MESSAGE FROM ADMINISTRATOR:
    The Speaker advised Honourable Members that she had received the following Message from His Honour the Administrator:

    Message No. 10

    I, NEIL RAYMOND CONN, the Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia, in pursuance of section 11 of the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978 of the Commonwealth, recommend to the Legislative Assembly, a Bill for an Act entitled the Fuel Subsidies Act, which in part, provides for the money required to pay fuel subsidies to be paid from the Consolidated Revenue Account.

    Dated 12 October 1998.

    (Sgd)
    NEIL CONN
    Administrator
    (Paper 698)

4. QUESTIONS:
    10:02 Mrs Hickey to Mr Stone.
    Paper tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) laid on the Table the following Paper –
DOSSIER nt - Is Official Theft a Crime, open letter (Paper 700).
    10:03 Mrs Hickey to Mr Stone.
    Paper tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Letter, To whom it may concern by Gary Nairn, recommendation of Andrew Coward, dated 3 July 1995 (Paper 699).

    10:05 Mr Elferink to Mr Reed.
    10:11 Mrs Hickey to Mr Stone.
    10:15 Mr Mitchell to Mr Palmer.
    10:17 Mr Dunham to Mr Burke.
    10:20 Mrs Hickey to Mr Stone.
    10:26 Mr McCarthy to Mr Baldwin.
    Paper tabled: The Minister for Aboriginal Development (Mr Baldwin) laid on the Table the following Paper –
Jawoyn Association, Media Release – Jawoyn move towards independent land council, a partner in a powerful federation of land councils in the Northern Territory (Paper 701).
    10:33 Mr Bailey to Mr Reed.
    10:39 Mr Hatton to Mr Poole.
    10:41 Mr Stirling to Reed.
    10:46 Mr Balch to Mr Stone.
    10:50 Mrs Hickey to Mr Stone.
    10:55 Dr Lim to Mr Burke.

5. TREASURER'S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND STATEMENT, 1997-98 – PAPER TABLED - MOTION TO NOTE PAPER:
    The Treasurer (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the Treasurer’s Annual Financial Report and Statement 1997-98. (Paper 702)
    Mr Reed made a statement relating thereto.
    Mr Reed moved – That the Assembly take note of the Report.
    On the motion of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr Bailey) debate was adjourned.

6. SESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT REPORT, AUGUST 1998 - PAPER TABLED - PAPER PRINTED - MOTION TO NOTE PAPER:
    The Chairman of the Sessional Committee on the Environment (Dr Lim) laid on the Table the Report of the Sessional Committee on the Environment, August 1998. (Paper 703)
    Dr Lim moved – That the Report be printed.
    Question – put and passed.
    Dr Lim moved – That the Assembly take note of the Report.
    Ordered – That Dr Lim have leave to continue his remarks at a later hour.
    Debate adjourned.
7. LNG - AN IMPORTANT ECONOMIC BASE OF AUSTRALIA'S NORTHERN TERRITORY - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
    The Chief Minister (Mr Stone) made a statement relating to the development of Liquid Natural Gas industry in the Northern Territory. (Paper 704)
    Mr Stone moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
    Debate ensued.
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    Suspension of sitting: The sitting of the Assembly was suspended between 11:48 h and 14:00 h.
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    Debate resumed.
    Question – put and passed.
8. SPECIAL ADJOURNMENT:
    The Minister for Resource Development (Mr Poole) moved – That the Assembly at its rising adjourn until Tuesday 24 November 1998 at 10:00 h or such other time and/ or date as may be set by Madam Speaker, pursuant to Sessional Order.
    Question – put and passed.

9. PRIMARY EXPORTS OF TERRITORY CATTLE IN DIFFICULT TIMES - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
    The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Palmer) made a statement relating to the primary exports of the Territory and cattle trade. (Paper 705)
    Mr Palmer moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
    Debate ensued.
    Question - put and passed.
10. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AMENDMENT BILL 1998 (Serial 106); and SENTENCING AMENDMENT BILL 1998 (Serial 105):
    Suspension of Standing Orders – Take two Bills together: The Attorney-General (Mr Stone) moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent two Bills, namely the Domestic Violence Amendment Bill 1998 (Serial 106) and the Sentencing Amendment Bill 1998 (Serial 105) –

    (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.

    There being an absolute majority of members present and no dissentient voice.
    Question – put and passed.

    The Attorney-General (Mr Stone), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Domestic Violence Act and a Bill for an Act to amend the Sentencing Act.
    Bills read a first time.
    Mr Stone moved – That the Bills be now read a second time.
    On the motion of the Member for Fannie Bay (Ms Martin) debate was adjourned.
11. LANDS AND MINING (MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS) BILL 1998 (Serial 109):
    The Attorney-General (Mr Stone), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts and repeal another Act consequent upon the enactment of the Native Title Amendment Act 1998 of the Commonwealth.
    Bill read a first time.
    Mr Stone moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
    On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.
12. STATUTE LAW REVISION BILL 1998 (Serial 112):
    The Attorney-General (Mr Stone), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to revise and correct the law of the Territory in minor respects.
    Bill read a first time.
    Mr Stone moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
    On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.
13. BUSINESS FRANCHISE ACT (SUSPENSION OF OPERATION) BILL 1998 (Serial 113); and FUEL SUBSIDIES BILL 1998 (Serial 114):
    Suspension of Standing Orders – Take two Bills together: The Treasurer (Mr Reed) moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent two Bills, namely the Business Franchise Act (Suspension of Operations) Bill 1998 (Serial 113) and the Fuel Subsidies Bill 1998 (Serial 114) –

    (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.

    There being an absolute majority of members present and no dissentient voice.
    Question – put and passed.

    The Treasurer (Mr Reed), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to suspend the operation of the Business Franchise Act and a Bill for an Act to license suppliers of certain fuel and to pay subsidies for certain fuel.
    Bills read a first time.
    Mr Reed moved – That the Bills be now read a second time.
    On the motion of the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) debate was adjourned.
14. POLICE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL 1998 (Serial 117); JUVENILE JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1998 (Serial 118); PRISONS (CORRECTIONAL SERVICES) AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1998 (Serial 119); AND CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1998 (Serial 120):
    Suspension of Standing Orders – Take four Bills together: The Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services (Mr Reed) moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent four Bills, namely the Police Administration Amendment Bill 1998 (Serial 117); Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1998 (Serial 118); Prisons (Correctional Services) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1998 (Serial 119); and Criminal Code Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1998 (Serial 120) –

    (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.

    There being an absolute majority of members present and no dissentient voice.
    Question – put and passed.

    The Treasurer (Mr Reed), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the PoliceAdministration Act; a Bill for an Act to amend the Juvenile Justice Act; a Bill for an Act to amend the Prisons (Correctional Services) Act; and a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code.
    Bills read a first time.
    Mr Reed moved – That the Bills be now read a second time.
    On the motion of the Member for Fannie Bay (Ms Martin) debate was adjourned.
15. COMMERCIAL PASSENGER (ROAD) TRANSPORT AMENDMENT BILL 1998 (Serial 107):
    The Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Development (Mr Coulter), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Act.
    Bill read a first time.
    Mr Coulter moved – That the Bill be now read second time.
    On the motion of the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) debate was adjourned.
16. MINING AMENDMENT BILL (No. 3) 1998 (Serial 110):
    The Minister for Resource Development (Mr Poole), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Mining Act.
    Bill read a first time.
    Mr Poole move – That the Bill be now read a second time.
    On the motion of the Member for Fannie Bay (Ms Martin) debate was adjourned.
17. MERLIN PROJECT AGREEMENT RATIFICATION BILL 1998 (Serial 116):
    The Minister for Resource Development (Mr Poole), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to ratify an agreement between the Northern Territory of Australia and Ashton Mining Limited (A.C.N. 005 466 964) and to provide for security of diamonds produced from the Merlin Project.
    Bill read a first time.
    Mr Poole move – That the Bill be now read a second time.
    On the motion of the Member for Fannie Bay (Ms Martin) debate was adjourned.
18. JUVENILE JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILL 1998 (Serial 115):
    The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question – That the Bill be now read a second time –
    Debate ensued.
    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 Correctional Services (Mr Poole) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
    The Chief Minister (Mr Stone) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
    Debate ensued.
    Question – put and passed.
    And the Assembly adjourned at 18:30 h until 10:00 h on Tuesday 24 November 1998 or such other time and/or date as may be set by Madam Speaker, Pursuant to Sessional Order.
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    PAPERS:
    The following papers were deemed to have been presented on Thursday 15 October 1998 –

    Annual Reports:
    Department of Arts and Museums, 1997/98 (Paper 720)
    Department of the Chief Minister, 1997/98 (Paper 709)
    Director of Public Prosecutions, 1997/98 (Paper 710)
    Northern Territory Attorney-Generals Department, 1997/98 (Paper 711)
    Northern Territory Treasury Corporation, 1997/98 (Paper 713)
    Northern Territory Treasury, 1997/98 (Paper 714)
    Northern Territory Correctional Services, 1997/98 (Paper 719)
    Northern Territory Grants Commission, 1997/98 (Paper 721)
    Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission 1997/98 (Paper 716)
    Office of Courts Administration, 1997/98 (Paper 715)
    Parks and Wildlife Commission, 1997/98 (Paper 712)
    Territory Health Services, 1997/98 (Paper 718)
    Work Health Authority and Work Health Advisory Council, 1997/98 (Paper 717)

    Coroners Act:
    Report, In the matter of an Inquest into the death of James Stanley Martin by G Cavanagh SM, Territory Coroner, dated 12 August 1998 (Paper 706)

    Listening Devices Act:
    Report pursuant to Section 14, for the year ended 30 June 1998, dated 28 August 1998 (Paper 708)
        Financial Statements:
    Northern Territory Auditor-Generals Office for year ended 30 June 1998 (Paper 707)
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    ATTENDANCE:
    All Members attended the sittings except Mr Lugg, on leave.

    Ian McNeill
    Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
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