Minutes of Proceedings - 1998-04-30
Eighth Assembly First Session 28/04/1998 Parliamentary Record No. 6
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Date : 30/04/1998__________________________________________________________________________________
1. MEETING:
2. PRAYERS.
3. VISITORS:
Department of Education (Paper 403);
The Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment (Mr Palmer), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Lands Acquisition Act.
The Speaker laid on the table the following Papers –
An Extract from Volume 1 entitled, A New State Constitution for the Northern Territory (Paper 408).
A Strategy for the Conservation of the Threatened Species and Ecological Communities in the Northern Territory of Australia,
Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory (Paper 409 );
A Management Program for the Greater Bilby, Macrotis lagotis, in the Northern Territory of Australia, Parks and Wildlife Commission
of the Northern Territory (Paper 410); and
A Management Program for Ptychosperma bleeseri Burret in the Northern Territory of Australia, Parks and Wildlife Commission of
the Northern Territory (Paper 411). Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 12:05 h and 14:03 h.
Discussion resumed.
The Chief Minister (Mr Stone), pursuant to notice, moved –
Senate on 3 June 1992 regarding the expeditious replacement of senators, in that they have, through incompetence and inability at the Territory branch
level and interference at the Federal level, failed to ensure Territorians have full and proper representation in the Senate following the resignation of
former Senator Bob Collins; and
replace former Senator Collins. (Paper 414)
stunts with the Labor Party’s replacement senator selection;
Suspension of Standing Orders – Pass all stages: The Minister for Territory Insurance (Mr Manzie) moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Motor Accidents (Compensation) Amendment Bill 1998 (Serial 73) passing through all stages at this sitting.
Suspension of Standing Orders - Pass all stages: Minister for Racing and Gaming (Mr Adamson) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Gaming Control Amendment Bill 1998 (Serial 70) passing through all stages at this sitting.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Coulter) moved – That intervening Government Business be postponed until after consideration of Order of the Day No 3, relating to the motion for the second reading of the Lands Acquisition Amendment Bill 1998 (Serial 75).
Suspension of Standing Orders - Pass all stages: The Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment (Mr Palmer) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Lands Acquisition Amendment Bill 1998 (Serial 75) passing through all stages at this sitting.
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
17. SPECIAL ADJOURNMENT:
18. APPROPRIATION BILL 1998-99 (Serial 68):
19. ADJOURNMENT:
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Date : 30/04/1998
1. MEETING:
- The Assembly met at 10.00 h. The Speaker, the Honourable L M Braham, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. VISITORS:
- The Speaker (Mrs Braham) drew attention to the presence in the gallery of Information Technology and Administration Trainees from government departments accompanied by the Trainee Coordinator, Ms Kara Thomas.
On behalf of Honourable Members, the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
- The Member for Arnhem (Mr Ah Kit), by leave, presented a petition, not conforming with Standing Orders, from 116 petitioners requesting a mobile telephone service for Groote Eylandt. (Paper 412)
- 10:02 Mr Elferink to Mr Reed.
10:07 Mrs Hickey to Mr Reed.
Paper tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
- 10:14 Mr Ah Kit to Mr Reed.
10:21 Dr Lim to Mr Poole.
10:28 Mr Bailey to Mr Coulter.
10:33 Mr Dunham to Mr Stone.
10:39 Ms Martin to Mr Manzie.
10:42 Mr Balch to Mr Stone.
Paper tabled: The Chief Minister (Mr Stone) laid on the Table the following Paper –
- Paper tabled: The Member for Arafura (Mr Rioli), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
- 10:53 Mr Toyne to Mr Burke.
Paper tabled: The Member for Stuart (Mr Toyne), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Department of Education (Paper 403);
- Supplementary answer: The Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Development (Mr Coulter) gave a supplementary answer to a question asked by the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) this day.
6. ALTERATION TO ORDER OF BUSINESS - SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS:
- Question - put and passed.
The Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment (Mr Palmer), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Lands Acquisition Act.
- Bill read a first time.
Mr Palmer moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Paper tabled: Mr Palmer laid on the Table the following paper –
- On the motion of the Member for Fannie Bay (Ms Martin) debate was adjourned.
The Speaker laid on the table the following Papers –
An Extract from Volume 1 entitled, A New State Constitution for the Northern Territory (Paper 408).
- The Leader of Government Business (Mr Coulter) moved – That the Papers be printed.
Question - put and passed.
Mr Coulter moved – That the Assembly take note of the Papers.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Minister for Health, Family and Children’s Services (Mr Burke) debate was adjourned.
- The Minister for Parks and Wildlife (Mr Baldwin) laid on the Table the following Papers -
A Strategy for the Conservation of the Threatened Species and Ecological Communities in the Northern Territory of Australia,
Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory (Paper 409 );
A Management Program for the Greater Bilby, Macrotis lagotis, in the Northern Territory of Australia, Parks and Wildlife Commission
of the Northern Territory (Paper 410); and
A Management Program for Ptychosperma bleeseri Burret in the Northern Territory of Australia, Parks and Wildlife Commission of
the Northern Territory (Paper 411).
- Mr Baldwin moved – That the Assembly take note of the Papers.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
10. MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE – FUEL PRICES IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY:
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- Discussion concluded.
The Chief Minister (Mr Stone), pursuant to notice, moved –
Senate on 3 June 1992 regarding the expeditious replacement of senators, in that they have, through incompetence and inability at the Territory branch
level and interference at the Federal level, failed to ensure Territorians have full and proper representation in the Senate following the resignation of
former Senator Bob Collins; and
replace former Senator Collins. (Paper 414)
Debate ensued.
The Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) moved the following amendment to Mr Stone’s motion –
stunts with the Labor Party’s replacement senator selection;
(b) condemn the Chief Minister for his unparalleled backdown and his total inability to carry through the foolish threats he has made;
(c) condemn the Chief Minister for wasting taxpayers’ money on obtaining costly legal advice from a real Queen’s Counsel which was
based on incorrect information, most notably being the dates on which this Assembly sits;
(d) condemn the Chief Minister for his behaviour which has brought shame and ridicule on himself, his office and the Northern Territory;
(e) congratulate the Labor Party for conducting a democratic process to determine the replacement senator for Bob Collins;
(f) condemn the Country Liberal Party for its failure to replace its federal representatives, the Honourable Nick Dondas and Senator Grant Tambling;
(g) notes the Labor replacement senator will be known by 14 May, two days after the senate resumes sitting;
(h) congratulate the former Senator Bob Collins for his outstanding contribution to the Territory over many years; and
(i) urge the Chief Minister to conduct himself in a responsible and fitting way in the future. (Paper 415)
Debate continued.
The Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Reed) moved – That the amendment be put.
Question - That the question be now put - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. L.M. Braham, in the Chair) -
AYES, 14 NOES, 6
Mr Adamson Mr Ah Kit
Mr Balch Mr Bailey
Mr Baldwin Mrs Hickey
Mr Burke Ms Martin
Mr Dunham Mr Stirling
Mr Hatton Mr Toyne
Dr Lim
Mr Lugg
Mr Manzie
Mr Mitchell
Mr Palmer
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Stone
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
- The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. L.M. Braham, in the Chair) -
AYES, 6 NOES, 14
Mr Ah Kit Mr Adamson
Mr Bailey Mr Balch
Mrs Hickey Mr Baldwin
Ms Martin Mr Burke
Mr Stirling Mr Dunham
Mr Toyne Mr Hatton
Dr Lim
- Mr Lugg
Mr Manzie
Mr Mitchell
Mr Palmer
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Stone
Amendment negatived accordingly.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. L.M. Braham, in the Chair) -
Mr Adamson Mr Ah Kit
Mr Balch Mr Bailey
Mr Baldwin Mrs Hickey
Mr Burke Ms Martin
Mr Dunham Mr Rioli
Mr Hatton Mr Stirling
Dr Lim Mr Toyne
Mr Lugg
Mr Manzie
Mr Mitchell
Mr Palmer
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Stone
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
- 12. REFERENDUMS BILL 1998 (Serial 74):
- Bill read a first time.
Mr Stone moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) debate was adjourned.
Suspension of Standing Orders – Pass all stages: The Minister for Territory Insurance (Mr Manzie) moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Motor Accidents (Compensation) Amendment Bill 1998 (Serial 73) passing through all stages at this sitting.
- Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
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.
Mr Manzie moved – That the Bill be now read a third time.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Territory Insurance (Mr Manzie) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
The Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
Suspension of Standing Orders - Pass all stages: Minister for Racing and Gaming (Mr Adamson) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Gaming Control Amendment Bill 1998 (Serial 70) passing through all stages at this sitting.
- Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
The Order of the Day having been read for resumption of debate on the question – That the Bill be read a second time -
Debate ensued.
Question – put and passed.
Bill read a second time.
Leave denied: The Minister for Racing and Gaming (Mr Adamson) sought leave to move a motion for the third reading of the Bill, forthwith.
Objection being raised - Leave denied.
Mr Adamson moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent a motion for the third reading of the Bill being moved forthwith.
Question - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. L.M. Braham, in the Chair) -
Mr Adamson Mr Ah Kit
Mr Balch Mr Bailey
Mr Baldwin Mrs Hickey
Mr Burke Ms Martin
Mr Dunham Mr Rioli
Mr Hatton Mr Stirling
Dr Lim Mr Toyne
Mr Lugg
Mr Manzie
Mr Mitchell
Mr Palmer
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Stone
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Coulter) moved – That intervening Government Business be postponed until after consideration of Order of the Day No 3, relating to the motion for the second reading of the Lands Acquisition Amendment Bill 1998 (Serial 75).
Suspension of Standing Orders - Pass all stages: The Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment (Mr Palmer) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Lands Acquisition Amendment Bill 1998 (Serial 75) passing through all stages at this sitting.
- Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
The Order of the Day having been read for resumption of debate on the question – That the Bill be read a second time -
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: Mr Palmer laid on the Table the following Paper –
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
- Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bill to be moved forthwith.
On the motion of the Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment (Mr Palmer) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
17. SPECIAL ADJOURNMENT:
- The Minister for Aboriginal Development (Mr Baldwin) moved – That the Assembly at its rising adjourn until Tuesday 16 June 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.
18. APPROPRIATION BILL 1998-99 (Serial 68):
- The Order of the Day having been read for resumption of debate on the question - That the Bill be now read a second time –
Debate ensued.
Extension of time: The Member for Nightcliff (Mr Hatton) moved - That the Minister for Asian Relations and Trade (Mr Manzie) be granted an extension of time to complete his speech.
Question – put and passed.
Debate continued.
On the motion of the Member for Jingili (Mr Balch) debate was adjourned.
19. ADJOURNMENT:
- The Minister for Parks and Wildlife (Mr Baldwin) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Question – put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 20:43 h until 10:00 h on Tuesday 16 June 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 paper was deemed to have been presented on Thursday 30 April 1998 -
Annual Report
Northern Territory Employment and Training Authority, 1997 (Paper 413)
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- ATTENDANCE
All members attended the sitting.
Ian McNeill
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
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