Minutes of Proceedings - 1994-05-10
Sixth Assembly First Session 10/05/1994 Parliamentary Record No. 26
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Date : 10/05/1994__________________________________________________________________________________
1. MEETING
The Assembly met at 10.00 a.m., pursuant to resolution of the Assembly, dated 3 March 1994.
The Speaker, the Honourable N.M. Dondas, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. PETITION:
The Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) presented a petition from 253 citizens of the Northern Territory requesting the
Assembly to change the name of the Gove Bulman Track from the Central Arnhem Road to the Snowy Noakes Track.
Petition read.
4. NOTICES:
The following notices were given:
Mr Bailey: To move -
(1) That, in accordance with paragraph 2(d)(i) of Standing Order 21A, this House refers to the Public Accounts
Committee for inquiry and report - the State Square Project; and
(2) That the Committee particularly report on:
(a) the application of "fast tracking" techniques as applied to large construction
projects and the proper control processes relating thereto;
(b) a review of the accounts and records of the State Square Project which
includes payments made by the Project Manager to the Contractors and
Subcontractors;
(c) the costs involved as a result of the Executive Government's negotiating a
contractual application before the project was completely defined;
(d) the specific details of the contractual agreement between the Northern
Territory and Tipperary Developments, dated 23 November 1988, in relation
to the principal and the client and the effect of those arrangements on the
control and direction of the project;
(e) the costing of design changes as a result of the decision to include
accommodation for the Executive, State Library and Leader of the Opposition;
(f) the legal requirements for fulfilling contractual arrangements related to the project;
(g) the local contractor premium and the resultant costs to the project;
(h) the charter of the Sessional Committee on the New Parliament House and the
actual role of the Committee in the project decision making and the control and
direction of the project;
(i) the need for independent expert evidence of the commerciality or otherwise of
the terms of contract for Tipperary Developments and Multiplex given that the
job did not go to tender;
(j) the concerns over the payments to subcontractors as a result of overruns and delays;
(k) the reasons why the escalation of costs related to the project is in the order of 43%
while inflation over the period has been approximately 18%; and
(l) all matters raised in the Auditor-General's reports of 1989-90 and 1990-91 in relation
to the State Square Project and, in particular:
(i) the need for more formal examination of the Project Manager's records;
(ii) whether the Department of Transport and Works was provided with adequate
contract and tender documentation; and
(iii) the apparent documented criteria for determining what constitutes unfair or
unreasonably high prices from local suppliers.
Mr Ede: To move - That this Assembly -
(1) notes the increasing attractiveness of Australia as a regional base for corporations
wishing to operate in the rapidly developing East and South-east Asian region;
(2) is aware of the very substantial benefits that would accrue to the Territory should it
become the base for a substantial number of these corporations;
(3) notes that Darwin is particularly well placed to serve as a base for corporations
involved in the service industries;
(4) resolves to act expeditiously to remove impediments to their relocation; and
(5) resolves to turn our best efforts to persuade corporations providing
tertiary level services to locate their regional headquarters in Darwin.
Mr Bell: To move That - This Assembly -
(1) expresses its deep concern at the CLP Government's failure in the open and just
management of the Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Eradication Campaign evidenced
by the Government's confession that many of its actions were unlawful; and
(2) welcomes the undertaking that a Territory Labor Government will conduct an open
review of the campaign and take the case of Territory producers to the Ministerial
Council and to producer organisations.
Mrs Hickey: To move - That this Assembly -
expresses its concern with the sustained mismanagement by the CLP Government which has
led to declining standards in our health system.
5. QUESTIONS:
Questions were asked of Ministers.
6. NOTICES:
The following notices were given, by leave:
Mr Manzie: To present the Domestic Violence Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 331).
Mr Manzie: To present the Choice of Law (Limitation Periods) Bill 1994 (Serial 332).
Mr Manzie: To present the Criminal Code Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1994 (Serial 333).
Mr Manzie: To present the State Bank of South Australia (Transfer of Undertaking) Bill 1994 (Serial 334).
Mr Manzie: To present the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 336).
Mr Manzie: To present the Police Administration Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1994 (Serial 337).
Mr Manzie: To present the Director of Public Prosecutions Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 335).
Mr Manzie: To present the Summary Offences Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1994 (Serial 340).
7. TRIBUTES TO THE LATE NOEL LYTTON BUNTINE - PAPER TABLED - STATEMENT:
The Speaker laid on the Table a compilation of speeches made in tribute to the late Noel Lytton Buntine by Members during
the last sittings of the Legislative Assembly.
The Speaker advised that, with the concurrence of Members, he proposed that the tributes be bound and presented to the
wife and family of the late Mr Buntine as an appropriate mark of the esteem in which he was held by Members of the
Legislative Assembly.
8. COMMONWEALTH DAY MESSAGE - PAPER TABLED:
The Speaker laid on the Table a copy of Her Majesty the Queen's Commonwealth Day Message, dated 14 March 1994.
With the concurrence of Members the Message was incorporated in Hansard.
9. POLICY CHOICES FACING TERRITORIANS - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) made a statement relating to the policy choices faced by Territorians in the election year.
Paper tabled: Mr Perron laid on the Table the following Paper -
Australian Labor Party Platform, Northern Territory Branch, 1992 Conference, dated July 1992.
Mr Perron moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 12.18 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.
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Debate resumed.
Papers tabled: The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) laid on the Table the following Papers -
"When less is best", A Waste Minimisation and Recycling Strategy for the Northern Territory,
Conservation Commission, dated November 1992;
"Tropical Living, Design Principles for Energy Efficient Living", Power and Water Authority;
"Greenhouse Strategy for the Northern Territory", Northern Territory Advisory Committee on
the Greenhouse Effect, dated December 1993;
"Code of Conduct for Mineral Exploration in Environmentally Sensitive Areas in the Northern
Territory", Chamber of Mines, Department of Mines and Energy and Conservation Commission;
"Guidelines for the Mineral Exploration in Coastal Areas of the Northern Territory", Environment
Protection Unit, Conservation Commission of the Northern Territory, Mines Environment Directorate,
Department of Mines and Energy;
"The Lower Adelaide River, Wetlands, Wildlife and Tourism Concept Plans", dated November 1993 ;
"Proposed Mary River National Park, Concept Plan", dated November 1993;
"Australia's Northern Territory, Meeting Planner", Northern Territory Tourist Commission;
"You'll never never know, if you never never go", Northern Territory Tourist Commission;
"Australia's Northern Territory Holiday Planner", Travel Agents' Product Guide, 1 May 1994 to
30 April 1995, Northern Territory Tourist Commission;
"Come Share Our Culture", A Guide to Australia's Northern Territory Aboriginal Tours, Arts and
Crafts, Northern Territory Tourist Commission;
"Directions for the Northern Territory Tourism Development", A Discussion Paper, dated November 1993;
A Discussion Paper on Future Directions for Urban Planning in the Northern Territory", Department
of Lands, Housing and Local Government;
"Land Information Strategy, Towards 2000", Department of Lands, Housing and Local Government;
"A Guide to Land Use Planning in the Northern Territory 1994", Department of Lands, Housing and
Local Government;
"Cox Peninsula Land Use Structure Plan 1990", Department of Lands and Housing;
"Finniss Land Use Structure Plan 1990", Department of Lands and Housing;
"Litchfield District Centres Land Use Concept Plan 1992", Department of Lands and Housing;
"Litchfield Land Use Structure Plan 1990", Department of Lands and Housing;
"Gunn Point Peninsula Land Use Structure Plan 1990", Department of Lands and Housing;
"Mandorah Land Use Concept Plan 1990", Department of Lands and Housing;
"Murrumujuk Land Use Concept Plan 1990", Department of Lands and Housing;
"Gulf Region Land Use and Development Study 1991", Department of Lands and Housing;
"Darwin - A Tropical City, Achieving the Vision", Darwin Central Area, Draft Land Use Objectives,
Draft Building Design Guidelines;
"Darwin - A Tropical City, Achieving the Vision";
"Alice Springs - An Oasis Town, Achieving the Vision", Alice Springs Central Area, Draft Land Use
Objectives, Draft Building Design Guidelines, Department of Lands, Housing and Local Government;
"Alice Springs - An OasisTown, Achieving the Vision";
"Aboriginal Housing Strategy", A Northern Territory Perspective, Department of Lands and Housing;
"A Discussion Paper on Local Government in the 1990s", dated December 1993, Department of Lands,
Housing and Local Government;
"5 Year Plan", Department of Correctional Services;
Northern Territory Liquor Commission Corporate Plan, 1993/4 - 1998/99;
Housing for the 90s: 1993 Review, Department of Lands, Housing and Local Government;
Housing for the 90s: 1993 Review, Department of Lands, Housing and Local Government (2);
Future Directions, 1993 - 1994, Work Health Authority; and
Draft, "Women in Sport and Recreation Policy".
Debate continued.
Papers tabled: The Minister for Health and Community Services (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the following Papers -
74 Brochures - Health Education Matters; and
Brochure - Northern Territory Recreational Fishing - Building on our success.
Debate continued.
Explanation of speech: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), made an explanation of his speech pursuant to
Standing Order 54.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
10. MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE - RIGHT TO EMPLOYMENT:
The Speaker informed the Assembly that the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) had proposed that the following
definite matter of public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion this day:
"the need for a co-ordinated approach to meet the basic right of Territorians to full time and secure employment."
And the proposed discussion having received the necessary support: The Speaker called on Mr Stirling to address
the Assembly.
Discussion ensued.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Industries and Development (Mr Stone) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Procurement Policy and Strategies, Northern Territory of Australia, dated May 1994.
Discussion continued.
Discussion concluded.
11. MINING AMENDMENT BILL (Serial 315); LANDS ACQUISITION AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 316); and
NATIVE TITLE (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 1994 (Serial 317):
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.
On the motion of the Treasurer (Mr Coulter) debate was adjourned.
12. FURTHER NOTICE:
The following further notice was given, by leave -
Mr Coulter: To present the Financial Agreement between the Commonwealth, States and Territories (Approval) Bill 1994
(Serial 372).
13. PRISONS (CORRECTIONAL SERVICES) AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 324):
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.
14. MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 321):
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 Conservation (Mr Coulter) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
15. STOCK DISEASES AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 320):
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.
The Assembly, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the Bill.
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In the Committee
(Deputy Chairman - Mr Collins)
Clauses 1 to 4, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 5 read.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), by leave, the following amendment was agreed to -
Insert at the end the following -
"or (ba) confirmed free 3;".
Clause 5, as amended, agreed to.
Clause 6 agreed to, after debate.
Clause 7 agreed to, after debate.
Remainder of the Bill, by leave, taken as a whole and agreed to.
Bill to be reported with an amendment.
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The Deputy Speaker (Mr McCarthy) resumed the Chair; the Deputy Chairman (Mr Collins) reported accordingly; and the
report was adopted.
On the motion of the Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Reed) the Bill was read a third time and
passed to be a proposed law.
16. PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE, FOURTEENTH REPORT - PAPER TABLED - REPORT ADOPTED:
The Chairman of the Publications Committee (Mr Setter) laid on the Table the Fourteenth Report of the Publications
Committee recommending that the following Papers be printed:
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Date
Description Tabled
Aboriginal Land and Self-Development - Exploring alternative approaches for the Northern Territory,
A report on the visit to Canada and the United States of America 19.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Listening Devices Act 14.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Department of the Legislative Assembly 19.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Department of Correctional Services 19.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Northern Territory Liquor Commission 19.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Department of the Chief Minister 20.10.93
Annual Report 1992, Department of Education 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Darwin Port Authority 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Electrical Workers and Contractors Licensing Board 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Mental Health Act 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Department of Transport and Works 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Heritage Advisory Council 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Northern Territory Treasury 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Work Health Authority and Work Health Advisory Council 21.10.93
Financial Statements 1992-93, Treasurer's Annual Financial Statements 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Power and Water Authority 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Office of the Arts and Cultural Affairs 21.10.93
Financial Statements 1992-93, Darwin Omnibus Service 21.10.93
Financial Statements 1992-93, Government Printing Office 21.10.93
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Mr Setter moved - That the Report be adopted.
Question - put and passed.
17. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Statement by Speaker: The Speaker made a statement relating to provision of relief staff in Members'
Electorate Offices during the absence of an Electorate Officer when on approved study leave.
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Greatorex (Mr Collins), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Draft Bill - "Interest-Free Loans of United States Money for State and Local Governments",
House of Representatives, United States of America.
Debate continued.
And the Assembly having continued to sit until 12 midnight -
WEDNESDAY 11 MAY 1994 A.M.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 12.07 a.m. until today at 10.00 a.m.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 10 May 1994:
By-law:
Amendment of Public Sector Employment and Management By-laws
Financial Administration and Audit Act:
Direction of the Administrator, pursuant to s.13(1)(a), Transfer of Funds Saved (Department of Law)
to Anti-Discrimination Commission, dated 31 March 1994
Direction of the Administrator, pursuant to s.13(1)(a), Transfer of Funds Saved (Department of Law)
Office of Courts Administration, dated 31 March 1994
Direction of the Treasurer, pursuant to s.13(1)(b), Transfer of Funds Saved (Department of Lands,
Housing and Local Government), dated 21 April 1994
Regulations 1994:
No. 4, Amendments of Mining Regulations
No. 5, Coroners Regulations
No. 6, Amendments of Traffic Regulations
No. 7, Amendment of Traffic Regulations
No. 8, Amendments of Territory Wildlife Regulations
No. 9, Amendments of Justices Regulations
No. 10, Planning (Transitional) Regulations
No. 11, Planning Regulations
No. 12, Adoption of Children Regulations.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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Date : 10/05/1994
1. MEETING
The Assembly met at 10.00 a.m., pursuant to resolution of the Assembly, dated 3 March 1994.
The Speaker, the Honourable N.M. Dondas, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. PETITION:
The Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) presented a petition from 253 citizens of the Northern Territory requesting the
Assembly to change the name of the Gove Bulman Track from the Central Arnhem Road to the Snowy Noakes Track.
Petition read.
4. NOTICES:
The following notices were given:
Mr Bailey: To move -
(1) That, in accordance with paragraph 2(d)(i) of Standing Order 21A, this House refers to the Public Accounts
Committee for inquiry and report - the State Square Project; and
(2) That the Committee particularly report on:
(a) the application of "fast tracking" techniques as applied to large construction
projects and the proper control processes relating thereto;
(b) a review of the accounts and records of the State Square Project which
includes payments made by the Project Manager to the Contractors and
Subcontractors;
(c) the costs involved as a result of the Executive Government's negotiating a
contractual application before the project was completely defined;
(d) the specific details of the contractual agreement between the Northern
Territory and Tipperary Developments, dated 23 November 1988, in relation
to the principal and the client and the effect of those arrangements on the
control and direction of the project;
(e) the costing of design changes as a result of the decision to include
accommodation for the Executive, State Library and Leader of the Opposition;
(f) the legal requirements for fulfilling contractual arrangements related to the project;
(g) the local contractor premium and the resultant costs to the project;
(h) the charter of the Sessional Committee on the New Parliament House and the
actual role of the Committee in the project decision making and the control and
direction of the project;
(i) the need for independent expert evidence of the commerciality or otherwise of
the terms of contract for Tipperary Developments and Multiplex given that the
job did not go to tender;
(j) the concerns over the payments to subcontractors as a result of overruns and delays;
(k) the reasons why the escalation of costs related to the project is in the order of 43%
while inflation over the period has been approximately 18%; and
(l) all matters raised in the Auditor-General's reports of 1989-90 and 1990-91 in relation
to the State Square Project and, in particular:
(i) the need for more formal examination of the Project Manager's records;
(ii) whether the Department of Transport and Works was provided with adequate
contract and tender documentation; and
(iii) the apparent documented criteria for determining what constitutes unfair or
unreasonably high prices from local suppliers.
Mr Ede: To move - That this Assembly -
(1) notes the increasing attractiveness of Australia as a regional base for corporations
wishing to operate in the rapidly developing East and South-east Asian region;
(2) is aware of the very substantial benefits that would accrue to the Territory should it
become the base for a substantial number of these corporations;
(3) notes that Darwin is particularly well placed to serve as a base for corporations
involved in the service industries;
(4) resolves to act expeditiously to remove impediments to their relocation; and
(5) resolves to turn our best efforts to persuade corporations providing
tertiary level services to locate their regional headquarters in Darwin.
Mr Bell: To move That - This Assembly -
(1) expresses its deep concern at the CLP Government's failure in the open and just
management of the Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Eradication Campaign evidenced
by the Government's confession that many of its actions were unlawful; and
(2) welcomes the undertaking that a Territory Labor Government will conduct an open
review of the campaign and take the case of Territory producers to the Ministerial
Council and to producer organisations.
Mrs Hickey: To move - That this Assembly -
expresses its concern with the sustained mismanagement by the CLP Government which has
led to declining standards in our health system.
5. QUESTIONS:
Questions were asked of Ministers.
6. NOTICES:
The following notices were given, by leave:
Mr Manzie: To present the Domestic Violence Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 331).
Mr Manzie: To present the Choice of Law (Limitation Periods) Bill 1994 (Serial 332).
Mr Manzie: To present the Criminal Code Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1994 (Serial 333).
Mr Manzie: To present the State Bank of South Australia (Transfer of Undertaking) Bill 1994 (Serial 334).
Mr Manzie: To present the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 336).
Mr Manzie: To present the Police Administration Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1994 (Serial 337).
Mr Manzie: To present the Director of Public Prosecutions Amendment Bill 1994 (Serial 335).
Mr Manzie: To present the Summary Offences Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1994 (Serial 340).
7. TRIBUTES TO THE LATE NOEL LYTTON BUNTINE - PAPER TABLED - STATEMENT:
The Speaker laid on the Table a compilation of speeches made in tribute to the late Noel Lytton Buntine by Members during
the last sittings of the Legislative Assembly.
The Speaker advised that, with the concurrence of Members, he proposed that the tributes be bound and presented to the
wife and family of the late Mr Buntine as an appropriate mark of the esteem in which he was held by Members of the
Legislative Assembly.
8. COMMONWEALTH DAY MESSAGE - PAPER TABLED:
The Speaker laid on the Table a copy of Her Majesty the Queen's Commonwealth Day Message, dated 14 March 1994.
With the concurrence of Members the Message was incorporated in Hansard.
9. POLICY CHOICES FACING TERRITORIANS - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) made a statement relating to the policy choices faced by Territorians in the election year.
Paper tabled: Mr Perron laid on the Table the following Paper -
Australian Labor Party Platform, Northern Territory Branch, 1992 Conference, dated July 1992.
Mr Perron moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
____________________
Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 12.18 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.
____________________
Debate resumed.
Papers tabled: The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) laid on the Table the following Papers -
"When less is best", A Waste Minimisation and Recycling Strategy for the Northern Territory,
Conservation Commission, dated November 1992;
"Tropical Living, Design Principles for Energy Efficient Living", Power and Water Authority;
"Greenhouse Strategy for the Northern Territory", Northern Territory Advisory Committee on
the Greenhouse Effect, dated December 1993;
"Code of Conduct for Mineral Exploration in Environmentally Sensitive Areas in the Northern
Territory", Chamber of Mines, Department of Mines and Energy and Conservation Commission;
"Guidelines for the Mineral Exploration in Coastal Areas of the Northern Territory", Environment
Protection Unit, Conservation Commission of the Northern Territory, Mines Environment Directorate,
Department of Mines and Energy;
"The Lower Adelaide River, Wetlands, Wildlife and Tourism Concept Plans", dated November 1993 ;
"Proposed Mary River National Park, Concept Plan", dated November 1993;
"Australia's Northern Territory, Meeting Planner", Northern Territory Tourist Commission;
"You'll never never know, if you never never go", Northern Territory Tourist Commission;
"Australia's Northern Territory Holiday Planner", Travel Agents' Product Guide, 1 May 1994 to
30 April 1995, Northern Territory Tourist Commission;
"Come Share Our Culture", A Guide to Australia's Northern Territory Aboriginal Tours, Arts and
Crafts, Northern Territory Tourist Commission;
"Directions for the Northern Territory Tourism Development", A Discussion Paper, dated November 1993;
A Discussion Paper on Future Directions for Urban Planning in the Northern Territory", Department
of Lands, Housing and Local Government;
"Land Information Strategy, Towards 2000", Department of Lands, Housing and Local Government;
"A Guide to Land Use Planning in the Northern Territory 1994", Department of Lands, Housing and
Local Government;
"Cox Peninsula Land Use Structure Plan 1990", Department of Lands and Housing;
"Finniss Land Use Structure Plan 1990", Department of Lands and Housing;
"Litchfield District Centres Land Use Concept Plan 1992", Department of Lands and Housing;
"Litchfield Land Use Structure Plan 1990", Department of Lands and Housing;
"Gunn Point Peninsula Land Use Structure Plan 1990", Department of Lands and Housing;
"Mandorah Land Use Concept Plan 1990", Department of Lands and Housing;
"Murrumujuk Land Use Concept Plan 1990", Department of Lands and Housing;
"Gulf Region Land Use and Development Study 1991", Department of Lands and Housing;
"Darwin - A Tropical City, Achieving the Vision", Darwin Central Area, Draft Land Use Objectives,
Draft Building Design Guidelines;
"Darwin - A Tropical City, Achieving the Vision";
"Alice Springs - An Oasis Town, Achieving the Vision", Alice Springs Central Area, Draft Land Use
Objectives, Draft Building Design Guidelines, Department of Lands, Housing and Local Government;
"Alice Springs - An OasisTown, Achieving the Vision";
"Aboriginal Housing Strategy", A Northern Territory Perspective, Department of Lands and Housing;
"A Discussion Paper on Local Government in the 1990s", dated December 1993, Department of Lands,
Housing and Local Government;
"5 Year Plan", Department of Correctional Services;
Northern Territory Liquor Commission Corporate Plan, 1993/4 - 1998/99;
Housing for the 90s: 1993 Review, Department of Lands, Housing and Local Government;
Housing for the 90s: 1993 Review, Department of Lands, Housing and Local Government (2);
Future Directions, 1993 - 1994, Work Health Authority; and
Draft, "Women in Sport and Recreation Policy".
Debate continued.
Papers tabled: The Minister for Health and Community Services (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the following Papers -
74 Brochures - Health Education Matters; and
Brochure - Northern Territory Recreational Fishing - Building on our success.
Debate continued.
Explanation of speech: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), made an explanation of his speech pursuant to
Standing Order 54.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
10. MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE - RIGHT TO EMPLOYMENT:
The Speaker informed the Assembly that the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) had proposed that the following
definite matter of public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion this day:
"the need for a co-ordinated approach to meet the basic right of Territorians to full time and secure employment."
And the proposed discussion having received the necessary support: The Speaker called on Mr Stirling to address
the Assembly.
Discussion ensued.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Industries and Development (Mr Stone) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Procurement Policy and Strategies, Northern Territory of Australia, dated May 1994.
Discussion continued.
Discussion concluded.
11. MINING AMENDMENT BILL (Serial 315); LANDS ACQUISITION AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 316); and
NATIVE TITLE (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 1994 (Serial 317):
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.
On the motion of the Treasurer (Mr Coulter) debate was adjourned.
12. FURTHER NOTICE:
The following further notice was given, by leave -
Mr Coulter: To present the Financial Agreement between the Commonwealth, States and Territories (Approval) Bill 1994
(Serial 372).
13. PRISONS (CORRECTIONAL SERVICES) AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 324):
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.
14. MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 321):
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 Conservation (Mr Coulter) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
15. STOCK DISEASES AMENDMENT BILL 1994 (Serial 320):
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.
The Assembly, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the Bill.
____________________
In the Committee
(Deputy Chairman - Mr Collins)
Clauses 1 to 4, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 5 read.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), by leave, the following amendment was agreed to -
Insert at the end the following -
"or (ba) confirmed free 3;".
Clause 5, as amended, agreed to.
Clause 6 agreed to, after debate.
Clause 7 agreed to, after debate.
Remainder of the Bill, by leave, taken as a whole and agreed to.
Bill to be reported with an amendment.
____________________
The Deputy Speaker (Mr McCarthy) resumed the Chair; the Deputy Chairman (Mr Collins) reported accordingly; and the
report was adopted.
On the motion of the Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Reed) the Bill was read a third time and
passed to be a proposed law.
16. PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE, FOURTEENTH REPORT - PAPER TABLED - REPORT ADOPTED:
The Chairman of the Publications Committee (Mr Setter) laid on the Table the Fourteenth Report of the Publications
Committee recommending that the following Papers be printed:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Date
Description Tabled
Aboriginal Land and Self-Development - Exploring alternative approaches for the Northern Territory,
A report on the visit to Canada and the United States of America 19.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Listening Devices Act 14.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Department of the Legislative Assembly 19.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Department of Correctional Services 19.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Northern Territory Liquor Commission 19.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Department of the Chief Minister 20.10.93
Annual Report 1992, Department of Education 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Darwin Port Authority 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Electrical Workers and Contractors Licensing Board 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Mental Health Act 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Department of Transport and Works 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Heritage Advisory Council 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Northern Territory Treasury 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Work Health Authority and Work Health Advisory Council 21.10.93
Financial Statements 1992-93, Treasurer's Annual Financial Statements 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Power and Water Authority 21.10.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Office of the Arts and Cultural Affairs 21.10.93
Financial Statements 1992-93, Darwin Omnibus Service 21.10.93
Financial Statements 1992-93, Government Printing Office 21.10.93
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Mr Setter moved - That the Report be adopted.
Question - put and passed.
17. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Statement by Speaker: The Speaker made a statement relating to provision of relief staff in Members'
Electorate Offices during the absence of an Electorate Officer when on approved study leave.
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Greatorex (Mr Collins), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Draft Bill - "Interest-Free Loans of United States Money for State and Local Governments",
House of Representatives, United States of America.
Debate continued.
And the Assembly having continued to sit until 12 midnight -
WEDNESDAY 11 MAY 1994 A.M.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 12.07 a.m. until today at 10.00 a.m.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 10 May 1994:
By-law:
Amendment of Public Sector Employment and Management By-laws
Financial Administration and Audit Act:
Direction of the Administrator, pursuant to s.13(1)(a), Transfer of Funds Saved (Department of Law)
to Anti-Discrimination Commission, dated 31 March 1994
Direction of the Administrator, pursuant to s.13(1)(a), Transfer of Funds Saved (Department of Law)
Office of Courts Administration, dated 31 March 1994
Direction of the Treasurer, pursuant to s.13(1)(b), Transfer of Funds Saved (Department of Lands,
Housing and Local Government), dated 21 April 1994
Regulations 1994:
No. 4, Amendments of Mining Regulations
No. 5, Coroners Regulations
No. 6, Amendments of Traffic Regulations
No. 7, Amendment of Traffic Regulations
No. 8, Amendments of Territory Wildlife Regulations
No. 9, Amendments of Justices Regulations
No. 10, Planning (Transitional) Regulations
No. 11, Planning Regulations
No. 12, Adoption of Children Regulations.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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