Minutes of Proceedings - 1996-11-19
Seventh Assembly First Session 19/11/1996 Parliamentary Record No. 28
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Date : 19/11/1996__________________________________________________________________________________
1. MEETING:
2. PRAYERS.
3. VISITORS:
4. PETITION:
5. NOTICES:
Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 11.52 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
8. AUSTRALASIA RAILWAY CORPORATION BILL 1996 (Serial 184):
12. BANK OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (MERGER WITH ADVANCE BANK) BILL 1996 (Serial 183):
13. ADJOURNMENT:
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Date : 19/11/1996
1. MEETING:
- The Assembly met at 10.00 a.m., pursuant to resolution of the Assembly, dated Thursday 17 October 1996. The Speaker, the Honourable T.R. McCarthy, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. VISITORS:
- The Speaker (Mr McCarthy) drew the attention of Honourable Members to the presence in the gallery of Year 9 students from St John's College and their teacher Ms Trish Jensen.
On behalf of Honourable Members, the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
4. PETITION:
- The Member for Katherine (Mr Reed) presented a petition, not conforming with Standing Orders, from 29 petitioners requesting that the operation of the Contractors Accreditation Scheme be reviewed and that its operation be suspended pending such a review (Paper 2822).
- Petition read.
5. NOTICES:
- The following notices were given:
Mrs Hickey: To move - That this Assembly:
- (1) recognises that the Northern Territory is a multicultural society which places value on all Territorians, irrespective of ethnic or racial descent;
(2) recognises the significant contribution which has been and continues to be made to the development of the Territory by Territorians of all ethnic and racial descent;
(3) affirms its support for the ongoing process of Aboriginal reconciliation and achieving greater understanding between Territorians of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal background;
(4) affirms its support for multiculturalism and a non-discriminatory immigration policy; and
(5) calls for discussion concerning Aboriginal reconciliation and multiculturalism to be based on the principles of tolerance, harmony and the Australian concept of a “fair go” for all.
- Mr Burke: To present the Juries Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1996 (Serial 198).
Mr Burke: To present the Criminal Code Amendment Bill (No. 3) 1996 (Serial 197).
Mr Palmer: To present the Local Government (Validation) Bill 1996 (Serial 196).
Mr Bailey: To move - That this Assembly expresses its concern at -
- (a) the high cost of living for ordinary Territorians;
(b) the contribution that Government taxes and charges make to the high cost of living in the Territory; and
(c) the declining pay packets of Territory workers relative to workers elsewhere in Australia.
Mr Bell: To present the Yulara Tourist Village Management Amendment Bill 1996 (Serial 200).
- A question was asked of a Minister.
- Paper tabled: The Chief Minister (Mr Stone) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, Mr Bill Gray, Electoral Commissioner, Australian Electoral Commission to Mr P. Conran, Secretary, Department of the Chief Minister, dated 11 November 1996 (Paper 2823).
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- Distinguished visitor: The Speaker (Mr McCarthy) drew the attention of Honourable Members to the presence in the Speaker’s Gallery of Mrs Nell Carroll, wife of Mr Paddy Carroll, former Member of the Legislative Council of the Northern Territory.
On behalf of Honourable Members, the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitor.
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- Further questions were asked of Ministers.
- Paper tabled: The Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the following Paper -
- Struth! Beer in plastic bottles, article, N T News, dated 14 November 1996 (Paper 2828).
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
- The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Coulter) made a statement relating to new road safety measures for the Northern Territory (Paper 2829).
- Mr Coulter moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 11.52 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
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- Debate resumed.
On the motion of the Attorney-General (Mr Burke) debate was adjourned.
8. AUSTRALASIA RAILWAY CORPORATION BILL 1996 (Serial 184):
- The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Coulter), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to establish The AustralAsia Railway Corporation and for related purposes.
- Bill read a first time.
Mr Coulter moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.
- The Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment (Mr Reed), by leave, laid on the Table the Regionalisation of Mangrove Communities along the Northern Territory Coast by P. Brocklehurst and B. Edmeades, Department of Lands, Planning and Environment (Paper 2832).
- Mr Reed made a statement relating thereto.
Mr Reed moved - That the Assembly take note of the Paper.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.
- The order of the day having been read for resumption of debate on the question - That the Assembly take note of the Statement -
- Debate ensued.
Objection being raised - leave denied.
Debate continued.
Leave denied: The Attorney-General (Mr Burke) moved - That the Chief Minister (Mr Stone) be granted an extension of time.
Objection being raised - leave denied.
Suspension of Standing Orders - extension of time: - The Chief Minister (Mr Stone) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent him from speaking for such time as would permit him to conclude his speech.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
Debate continued.
- Question - put and passed.
- The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question - That the Bills be now read a second time -
- Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
Bills read a second time.
Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bills to be moved forthwith.
12. BANK OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (MERGER WITH ADVANCE BANK) BILL 1996 (Serial 183):
- 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.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
- The Chief Minister (Mr Stone) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
- Debate ensued.
Directory Listing, Infoseek Search Engine, ‘Parents as Teachers’ (Paper 2833);
Internet Extract, ‘Parents as Teachers Program Evaluation Studies’ (Paper 2834); and
Internet Extract, ‘Parents as Teachers Program Summary’ (Paper 2835).
Debate continued.
- Question - put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 9.10 p.m. until tomorrow at 10.00 a.m.
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- PAPERS:
- The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 19 November 1996:
Annual Report:
Department of Mines and Energy, Directions 2000, 1995-96 (Paper 2824)
Office of the Valuer-General, 1995-96 (Paper 2831)
- Supplement to the Treasurer’s Annual Financial Statement for the year ended 30 June 1996, Corrigenda (Paper 2830)
Community Government Scheme:
Tapatjatjaka Community Government Scheme (Paper 2825)
Regulations 1996:
No. 51, Amendments of Darwin City Council By-laws (Paper 2826)
No. 52, Amendments of Registration Regulations (Paper 2827)
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- ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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