Minutes of Proceedings - 1993-05-19
Sixth Assembly First Session 18/05/1993 Parliamentary Record No. 16
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Date : 19/05/1993__________________________________________________________________________________
1.MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10.00 a.m., pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker, the Honourable N.M. Dondas, took the Chair.
2.PRAYERS.
3.MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR:
The Speaker read the following message from His Honour the Administrator:
Message No. 8
Assent to Proposed Laws
I, KEITH JOHN AUSTIN ASCHE, the Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia, advise the Legislative Assembly
that, pursuant to section 7 of the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978, of the Commonwealth, declare
that I have given my assent to the following proposed laws:
4 March 1993:
Mt Todd Project Agreement Ratification Act 1993
Stock (Control of Hormonal Growth Promotants) Act 1993
10 March 1993:
Medical Practitioners Registration Amendment Act 1993
18 March 1993:
Firearms Act 1992 Amendment Act 1993
Health Practitioners and Allied Practitioners Registration Amendment Act 1993
Statute Law Revision Act 1993
Territory Insurance Office Amendment Act 1993
Work Health Amendment Act 1993
31 March 1993:
Unit Titles Amendment Act 1993
15 April 1993:
Classification of Publications and Films Amendment Act 1993
19 April 1993:
Public Sector Employment and Management Act 1993
Public Sector Employment and Management (Transition and Savings) Act 1993
22 April 1993:
Territory Insurance Office Amendment Act (No. 2) 1993.
Dated 17 May 1993
(Sgd) AUSTIN ASCHE
Administrator.
The Speaker made a statement relating thereto.
4.NOTICES:
The following notices were given:
Mr Manzie: To present the Police Administration Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 224).
Mr Manzie: To present the Domestic Violence Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 203).
Mr Manzie: To present the Firearms Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 225).
5.DISTINGUISHED VISITORS - HER EXCELLENCY DR JARA DAVID-MOSEROVA AND MR M. DAVID:
The Speaker drew the attention of Honourable Members to the presence in the gallery of the Czech Ambassador, Her
Excellency Dr Jara David-Moserova, and Mr Milan David.
On behalf of Members, the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitors.
6.QUESTIONS
Questions were asked of Ministers.
Supplementary answer: The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) gave a supplementary answer to a question asked by the Member for
Millner (Mr Parish) during Question Time this day.
7.PROPOSED DISCHARGE OF MEMBERS FROM THE NEW PARLIAMENT HOUSE COMMITTEE - MOTION TO CENSURE OPPOSITION LEADER, AGREED TO:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, moved - That the Member for Arafura (Mr Rioli) and the Member for
Victoria River (Mr Cartwright) be discharged from further attendance on the Sessional Committee on the New Parliament
House.
Debate ensued.
Censure: The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) moved the following amendment -
Omit all words after "That" and insert - "This Assembly censures the Leader of the Opposition for abrogating his
responsibility to this House and the people of the Northern Territory by moving for a discharge of Opposition Members
from service on the Sessional Committee on the New Parliament House in dereliction of their duties as members
of the Legislative Assembly.".
Debate ensued.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 11.48 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
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Debate resumed.
Papers tabled: The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) laid on the Table the following Papers -
New Parliament House Plans, Leader of the Opposition's Office, dated 27 May 1992;
New Parliament House Plans, Level 4, Opposition Leader, Research Officer, TIP/24; SK2.91;
New Parliament House Plans, Level 4, Press Secretary, Conference Room, TIP/24; SK2.98;
New Parliament House Plans, Level 5 and 4, Typical Ministerial Officers, TIP/24; SK2.87;
New Parliament House Plans, Level 5 and 4, Typical Utility Room, TIP/24; SK2.89 ; and
New Parliament House Plans, Typical AV/Mini Bar Unit, TIP/24; SK2.95.
Debate continued.
Papers tabled: The Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr Bailey), by leave, laid on the Table the following
Papers -
Letter, Mr R.P. Galton, Project Officer, Department of Transport and Works to Mr John Tobin,
Chief Executive Officer, Office of the Leader of the Opposition, dated 3 September 1991;
Letter, Mr John Tobin, Chief Executive Officer, Office of the Leader of the Opposition to
Mr R.P. Galton, Project Officer, Department of Transport and Works, dated 4 September 1991;
Letter, Mr Brian Ede, Leader of the Opposition to Hon. N.M. Dondas, Speaker, dated 9 September 1991;
Letter, Hon. N.M. Dondas, Speaker to Mr B.R. Ede, MLA, Leader of the Opposition, dated 16 September
1991;
Floor Plan, Proposed Layout for Leader of the Opposition, Level 4, Parliament House SK.04D;
Floor Plan, Proposed Layout for the Leader of the Opposition, SK.04F, dated 9 September 1991; and
Two floor plans of the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, dated September 1991.
Debate continued.
Question - That the words proposed be omitted be omitted - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 15 NOES, 9
Mr Collins Mr Bailey
Mr Coulter Mr Bell
Mr Dondas Mr Cartwright
Mr Finch Mr Ede
Mr Hatton Mrs Hickey
Mr Manzie Mr Lanhupuy
Mr McCarthy Mr Parish
Mr Ortmann Mr Rioli
Mrs Padgham-Purich Mr Stirling
Mr Palmer
Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That the words proposed to be added, be added - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 15 NOES, 9
Mr Collins Mr Bailey
Mr Coulter Mr Bell
Mr Dondas Mr Cartwright
Mr Finch Mr Ede
Mr Hatton Mrs Hickey
Mr Manzie Mr Lanhupuy
Mr McCarthy Mr Parish
Mr Ortmann Mr Rioli
Mrs Padgham-Purich Mr Stirling
Mr Palmer
Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That the motion, as amended, be agreed to - put and passed.
8.SESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON THE NEW PARLIAMENT HOUSE - AUTHORISATION OF PUBLICATION OF MINUTES, DOCUMENTS AND REPORTS - MOTION AGREED TO:
The Minister for Education (Mr Finch), by leave, moved - That this Assembly, pursuant to Standing Order 274, authorises
the publication of all reports, documents presented to and Minutes of Proceedings of the Sessional Committee on the New
Parliament House and any of its sub-committees.
Question - put and passed.
9.PRISONS (CORRECTIONAL SERVICES) AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 230); and JUVENILE JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 231):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Take two Bills together: The Minister for Correctional Services (Mr Poole) moved - That
so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent Government Business, Notices relating to, respectively, the
Prisons (Correctional Services) Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 230); and the Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial
231) -
(a) being taken 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.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no
dissentient voice.
Mr Poole, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Prisons (Correctional Services) Act; and a Bill
for an Act to amend the Juvenile Justice Act.
Bills read a first time.
Mr Poole moved - That the Bills be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned. 10. TRAFFIC AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 229):
The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Ortmann), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Traffic
Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Ortmann moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) debate was adjourned.
11. SUPERANNUATION GUARANTEE (SAFETY NET) BILL 1993 (Serial 217):
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 resumed.
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 Treasurer (Mr Coulter) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
12. PASTORAL LAND AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 210):
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 resumed.
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 Lands and Housing (Mr Hatton) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a
proposed law.
13. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 205):
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 resumed.
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 Chief Minister (Mr Perron) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
14. ADMINISTRATION AND PROBATE AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 216):
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 resumed.
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 Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
15. JUSTICES AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 214):
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 resumed.
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 Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
16. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 8.54 p.m. until tomorrow at 10.00 a.m.
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PAPER:
The following Paper was deemed to have been presented on Wednesday 19 May 1993:
Annual Report:
Northern Territory Government and Public Authorities Superannuation Scheme, Actuarial Review as at 30 June 1992.
====================
ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting except Mr Vale, on leave.
__________________________________________________________________________________
Date : 19/05/1993
1.MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10.00 a.m., pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker, the Honourable N.M. Dondas, took the Chair.
2.PRAYERS.
3.MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR:
The Speaker read the following message from His Honour the Administrator:
Message No. 8
Assent to Proposed Laws
I, KEITH JOHN AUSTIN ASCHE, the Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia, advise the Legislative Assembly
that, pursuant to section 7 of the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978, of the Commonwealth, declare
that I have given my assent to the following proposed laws:
4 March 1993:
Mt Todd Project Agreement Ratification Act 1993
Stock (Control of Hormonal Growth Promotants) Act 1993
10 March 1993:
Medical Practitioners Registration Amendment Act 1993
18 March 1993:
Firearms Act 1992 Amendment Act 1993
Health Practitioners and Allied Practitioners Registration Amendment Act 1993
Statute Law Revision Act 1993
Territory Insurance Office Amendment Act 1993
Work Health Amendment Act 1993
31 March 1993:
Unit Titles Amendment Act 1993
15 April 1993:
Classification of Publications and Films Amendment Act 1993
19 April 1993:
Public Sector Employment and Management Act 1993
Public Sector Employment and Management (Transition and Savings) Act 1993
22 April 1993:
Territory Insurance Office Amendment Act (No. 2) 1993.
Dated 17 May 1993
(Sgd) AUSTIN ASCHE
Administrator.
The Speaker made a statement relating thereto.
4.NOTICES:
The following notices were given:
Mr Manzie: To present the Police Administration Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 224).
Mr Manzie: To present the Domestic Violence Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 203).
Mr Manzie: To present the Firearms Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 225).
5.DISTINGUISHED VISITORS - HER EXCELLENCY DR JARA DAVID-MOSEROVA AND MR M. DAVID:
The Speaker drew the attention of Honourable Members to the presence in the gallery of the Czech Ambassador, Her
Excellency Dr Jara David-Moserova, and Mr Milan David.
On behalf of Members, the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitors.
6.QUESTIONS
Questions were asked of Ministers.
Supplementary answer: The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) gave a supplementary answer to a question asked by the Member for
Millner (Mr Parish) during Question Time this day.
7.PROPOSED DISCHARGE OF MEMBERS FROM THE NEW PARLIAMENT HOUSE COMMITTEE - MOTION TO CENSURE OPPOSITION LEADER, AGREED TO:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, moved - That the Member for Arafura (Mr Rioli) and the Member for
Victoria River (Mr Cartwright) be discharged from further attendance on the Sessional Committee on the New Parliament
House.
Debate ensued.
Censure: The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) moved the following amendment -
Omit all words after "That" and insert - "This Assembly censures the Leader of the Opposition for abrogating his
responsibility to this House and the people of the Northern Territory by moving for a discharge of Opposition Members
from service on the Sessional Committee on the New Parliament House in dereliction of their duties as members
of the Legislative Assembly.".
Debate ensued.
____________________
Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 11.48 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
____________________
Debate resumed.
Papers tabled: The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) laid on the Table the following Papers -
New Parliament House Plans, Leader of the Opposition's Office, dated 27 May 1992;
New Parliament House Plans, Level 4, Opposition Leader, Research Officer, TIP/24; SK2.91;
New Parliament House Plans, Level 4, Press Secretary, Conference Room, TIP/24; SK2.98;
New Parliament House Plans, Level 5 and 4, Typical Ministerial Officers, TIP/24; SK2.87;
New Parliament House Plans, Level 5 and 4, Typical Utility Room, TIP/24; SK2.89 ; and
New Parliament House Plans, Typical AV/Mini Bar Unit, TIP/24; SK2.95.
Debate continued.
Papers tabled: The Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr Bailey), by leave, laid on the Table the following
Papers -
Letter, Mr R.P. Galton, Project Officer, Department of Transport and Works to Mr John Tobin,
Chief Executive Officer, Office of the Leader of the Opposition, dated 3 September 1991;
Letter, Mr John Tobin, Chief Executive Officer, Office of the Leader of the Opposition to
Mr R.P. Galton, Project Officer, Department of Transport and Works, dated 4 September 1991;
Letter, Mr Brian Ede, Leader of the Opposition to Hon. N.M. Dondas, Speaker, dated 9 September 1991;
Letter, Hon. N.M. Dondas, Speaker to Mr B.R. Ede, MLA, Leader of the Opposition, dated 16 September
1991;
Floor Plan, Proposed Layout for Leader of the Opposition, Level 4, Parliament House SK.04D;
Floor Plan, Proposed Layout for the Leader of the Opposition, SK.04F, dated 9 September 1991; and
Two floor plans of the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, dated September 1991.
Debate continued.
Question - That the words proposed be omitted be omitted - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 15 NOES, 9
Mr Collins Mr Bailey
Mr Coulter Mr Bell
Mr Dondas Mr Cartwright
Mr Finch Mr Ede
Mr Hatton Mrs Hickey
Mr Manzie Mr Lanhupuy
Mr McCarthy Mr Parish
Mr Ortmann Mr Rioli
Mrs Padgham-Purich Mr Stirling
Mr Palmer
Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That the words proposed to be added, be added - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 15 NOES, 9
Mr Collins Mr Bailey
Mr Coulter Mr Bell
Mr Dondas Mr Cartwright
Mr Finch Mr Ede
Mr Hatton Mrs Hickey
Mr Manzie Mr Lanhupuy
Mr McCarthy Mr Parish
Mr Ortmann Mr Rioli
Mrs Padgham-Purich Mr Stirling
Mr Palmer
Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That the motion, as amended, be agreed to - put and passed.
8.SESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON THE NEW PARLIAMENT HOUSE - AUTHORISATION OF PUBLICATION OF MINUTES, DOCUMENTS AND REPORTS - MOTION AGREED TO:
The Minister for Education (Mr Finch), by leave, moved - That this Assembly, pursuant to Standing Order 274, authorises
the publication of all reports, documents presented to and Minutes of Proceedings of the Sessional Committee on the New
Parliament House and any of its sub-committees.
Question - put and passed.
9.PRISONS (CORRECTIONAL SERVICES) AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 230); and JUVENILE JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 231):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Take two Bills together: The Minister for Correctional Services (Mr Poole) moved - That
so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent Government Business, Notices relating to, respectively, the
Prisons (Correctional Services) Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 230); and the Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial
231) -
(a) being taken 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.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no
dissentient voice.
Mr Poole, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Prisons (Correctional Services) Act; and a Bill
for an Act to amend the Juvenile Justice Act.
Bills read a first time.
Mr Poole moved - That the Bills be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned. 10. TRAFFIC AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 229):
The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Ortmann), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Traffic
Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Ortmann moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) debate was adjourned.
11. SUPERANNUATION GUARANTEE (SAFETY NET) BILL 1993 (Serial 217):
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 resumed.
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 Treasurer (Mr Coulter) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
12. PASTORAL LAND AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 210):
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 resumed.
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 Lands and Housing (Mr Hatton) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a
proposed law.
13. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 205):
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 resumed.
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 Chief Minister (Mr Perron) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
14. ADMINISTRATION AND PROBATE AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 216):
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 resumed.
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 Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
15. JUSTICES AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 214):
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 resumed.
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 Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
16. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 8.54 p.m. until tomorrow at 10.00 a.m.
====================
PAPER:
The following Paper was deemed to have been presented on Wednesday 19 May 1993:
Annual Report:
Northern Territory Government and Public Authorities Superannuation Scheme, Actuarial Review as at 30 June 1992.
====================
ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting except Mr Vale, on leave.
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