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Minutes of Proceedings - 2001-05-29

Eighth Assembly First Session 29/05/2001 Parliamentary Record No. 28
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Date : 29/05/2001
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1. MEETING:
      The Assembly met at 10.00 h, pursuant to resolution of the Assembly, dated Thursday 29 February 2001. The Speaker, the Honourable T. R. McCarthy, took the Chair.

2. PRAYERS.

3. BROADCAST OF PROCEEDINGS:
      The Speaker advised Members that he had given permission for the ABC TV, and Channel 8 to broadcast live with sound and vision, the presentation of the Budget and the Treasurer’s Speech; and for the ABC to do a live cross from the Chamber, after it has cleared; and the Northern Territory News photographer to photograph the Treasurer delivering the Budget.
4. MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR
      The Speaker advised Members that he had received the following Message from His Honour the Administrator:
      Message No. 33

      Assent to Proposed Laws

      I, JOHN CHRISTOPHER ANICTOMATIS, the Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia, advise the Legislative Assembly of, pursuant to section 7 of the Northern Territory (Self-Government Act) 1978 of the Commonwealth, the assent to the following proposed laws:
          19 March 2001
              AustralAsia Railway Corporation Amendment Act 2001 (No. 1 of 2001)
          22 March 2001
              Gaming Machine Amendment Act 2001 (No. 4 of 2001
              Statute Law Revision Act 2001 (No. 3 of 2001)
              Weeds Management Act 2001 (No.2 of 2001)
      Dated 3rd day of May 2001.

      J C ANICTOMATIS
Administrator
      (Paper 2405)

5. STATEMENT BY SPEAKER – CONDOLENCE HONOURABLE R W S VALE:
      The Speaker advised Members of the death of Honourable R W S Vale on 10 April 2001, former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly 1986 to 1989; and Member 1974 to 1994. Mr Speaker informed Members that with their agreement a formal motion of condolence would be moved on Wednesday 30 May 2001.

      Mr Speaker extended his personal condolences.

6. VISITORS:
      The Speaker drew Members attention to the presence in the public galleries of Year 11, Legal Studies students from Darwin High School accompanied by Mr Patrick Clarke; and Northern Territory University Legal Studies Unit students accompanied by Ms Fiona Hussin.
      On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
    7. PETITION:
        The Member for Braitling (Mrs Braham) presented a petition from (2420 petitioners) relating to Territory Health Services agreement to support the Salvation Army Hostel accommodation in Alice Springs (Paper 2407).
        Petition read.
        The Chief Minister (Mr Burke) responded to the petition.

        Responses: The Clerk in accordance with Standing Order 100A tabled responses to the following Petitions and advised that they would be included in the Hansard record:
        No. 64 – re Laws pertaining to drink driving offences (Paper 2408);
        No. 65 – re Gay and Lesbian Fun Festival “Alice is Wonderland” (Paper 2409); and
        No. 66, 67 and 68 – re Leanyer Skatepark (Paper 2410 to 2412).
    8. NOTICES:
        The following notices were given:
        Mr Burke: To present the Justices Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 303), on Tuesday 5th June 2001.
        Mr Burke: To present the Evidence Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 306), on Tuesday 5th June 2001.
        Mr Burke: To present the Sexual Offences (Evidence and Procedure) Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 307), on Tuesday 5th June 2001.
    9. QUESTIONS:
        10:09 Ms Martin to Mr Burke.
        10:14 Mr Poole to Mr Burke.
        10:18 Ms Martin to Mr Burke.
        10:24 Mr Elferink to Mr Dunham.
        10:30 Mr Henderson to Mr Dunham.
        10:36 Mr Mitchell to Dr Lim.
        10:39 Mrs Braham to Mr Burke.
        10:41 Mr Stirling to Mr Palmer.
        Paper tabled: The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Palmer) laid on the Table the following Paper -
    Asian Freight Logistics Study, May 2001 by Department of Transport and Works (Paper 2430).

        10:52 Mr Balch to Mr Palmer.
        10:56 Mr Toyne to Mr Burke, referred to Mr Reed.
        The Leader of Government Business (Mr Palmer) asked that further questions be placed on the Question Paper.
    10. MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR – APPROPRIATION BILL 2001-2002:
        The Speaker advised Honourable Members that he had received the following Message from His Honour the Administrator:
    Message No. 34

        I, JOHN CHRISTOPHER ANICTOMATIS, 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 to authorise the issuing and expending of the public moneys of the Territory in respect of the year ending 30 June 2002.

        Dated 25th day of May 2001.

        (Sgd) JOHN ANICTOMATIS
        Administrator
        (Paper 2406)

    11. APPROPRIATION BILL 2001-2002 (Serial 308):
        The Treasurer (Mr Reed), presented a Bill for an Act to authorise the issuing and expending of the public moneys of the Territory in respect of the year ending 30 June 2002, the subject of His Honour the Administrator’s Message No. 34 notified earlier this day.
        Bill read a first time.
        Mr Reed moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
        Papers tabled: The Treasurer (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the following Papers –
    Budget Paper No. 1 – Budget Speech 2001-2002 (Paper 2413);
    Budget Paper No. 2 – The Budget 2001-2002 (Paper 2414);
    Budget Paper No. 3 – Issues in Public Finance 2001-2002 (Paper 2415);
    Budget Paper No. 4 – Capital Works Program 2001-2002 (Paper 2416);
    Budget Paper No. 5 – Northern Territory Economy 2001-2002 (Paper 2417);
    Women in the Budget 2001-2002 (Paper 2418);
    Regional Highlights, Darwin 2001-2002 (Paper 2419);
    Regional Highlights, Palmerston and Rural 2001-2002 (Paper 2420);
    Regional Highlights, Katherine 2001-2002 (Paper 2421);
    Regional Highlights, Arnhem and Tiwi Islands 2001-2002 (Paper 2422);
    Regional Highlights, Tennant Creek 2001-2002 (Paper 2423);
    Regional Highlights, Alice Springs 2001-2002 (Paper 2424);
    Budget Overview 2001-2002 (Paper 2425);
    Northern Territory Economy Overview, May 2001 (Paper 2426); and
    Northern Territory Economy May 2001 (Paper 2427).

        Debate ensued.
        Paper tabled: The Treasurer (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the following Paper –
    Development Outlook Australia’s Northern Territory – the Territory, The difference is opportunity (Paper 2431).

        On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Ms Martin) debate was adjourned.
        Suspension of sittings: The sitting was suspended between 11:53 h and 14:30 h.

    12. RESEARCHING AND MARKETING THE NORTHERN TERRITORY – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
        The Chief Minister (Mr Burke) made a statement relating to researching and marketing projects to encourage development of the Northern Territory. (Paper 2428)
        Mr Burke moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement. )
        Debate ensued.
        Paper tabled: The Chief Minister (Mr Burke) laid on the Table the following Paper –
    Brochure, The Territory – the difference is opportunity (Paper 2455).

        Debate continued.
        Question – put and passed.

    13. MERLIN PROJECT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT – PAPER TABLED – MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
        The Minister Resource Development (Mr Manzie), by leave, made a statement relating to the Merlin Project Agreement Amendment. (Paper 2458)
        Mr Manzie moved - That the Assembly take note of the statement.
        Paper tabled: The Minister for Resource Development (Mr Manzie) laid on the Table the following Paper –
    Northern Territory of Australia, Merlin Project Agreement Amendment. (Paper 2458)

        On the motion of the Member for Arnhem (Mr Ah Kit) debate was adjourned.
    14. ARAFURA GAMES 6TH, AND TERRITORY LIFESTYLE PROJECT FUNDING – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
        The Minister for Sport and Recreation (Mr Lugg) made a statement relating to the 6th Arafura Games and Territory lifestyle funding for boat ramps and community facilities. (Paper 2429)
        Mr Lugg moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
        Debate ensued.
        Question – put and passed.

    15. NOTICES:
        The following further notices were given, by leave:
        Mr Reed: To present the Pay-roll Tax Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 315), on Tuesday 5th June 2001.
        Mr Reed: To present the Financial Management Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 319), on Wednesday 6th June 2001.

    16. ADJOURNMENT:
        The Leader of Government Business (Mr Palmer) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
        Debate ensued.
        Paper tabled: The Member for Stuart (Dr Toyne), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
    Wadeye Creek crossing, Photograph depicting flooding. (Paper 2461)

        Question – put and passed.
        The Assembly adjourned at 19:06 h until Wednesday 30 May 2001 at 10:00 h.
        The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 29 May 2001 –

        Annual Report:
        Office of the Valuer - General, Northern Territory 1999/2000 (Paper 2457)

        Regulations 2001:
        No. 02, Amendment of Supreme Court Rules (Paper 2432)
        No. 03, Amendments of Housing Assistance Schemes Regulations (Paper 2433)
        No. 04, Amendments of Marine (Air-Cushioned Vehicles) Regulations (Paper 2434)
        No. 05, Amendment of Marine (Crew Accommodation) Regulations (Paper 2435)
        No. 06, Amendment of Marine (Examinations and Certificates ) Regulations (Paper 2436)
        No. 07, Amendments of Marine (Hire-and-Drive Vessel) Regulations (Paper 2437)
        No. 08, Amendment of Marine (Load Line) Regulations (Paper 2438)
        No. 09, Amendment of Marine (Safety Manning) Regulations (Paper 2439)
        No. 10, Amendments of Marine (Passenger) Regulations (Paper 2440)
        No. 11, Amendments of Marine (Pilotage) Regulations (Paper 2441)
        No. 12, Amendments of Marine (Pleasure Craft) Regulations (Paper 2442)
        No. 13, Amendment of Marine (Collision) Regulations (Paper 2443)
        No. 14, Amendments of Marine (Safety) Regulations (Paper 2444)
        No. 15, Marine (Seamen) Regulations Repeal Regulations (Paper 2445)
        No. 16, Amendment of Marine (Small Craft) Regulations (Paper 2446)
        No. 17, Amendments of Marine (Survey) Regulations (Paper 2447)
        No. 18, Amendment of Sheriff Regulations (Paper 2448)
        No. 19, Surveillance Devices Regulations (Paper 2449)
        No. 20, Amendments of AustralAsia Railway (Special Provisions) Regulations (Paper 2450)
        No. 21, Amendment of Gaming Machine Regulations (Paper 2451)
        No. 22, Petroleum (Prospect and Mining) Regulations (Paper 2452)
        No. 23, Amendment of Local Court Regulations (Paper 2456)
        No. 24, Amendment of Work Health (Occupational Health and Safety) Regulations (Paper 2453)
        No. 25, Petroleum (Occupational Health and Safety) Regulations (Paper 2454)
    ATTENDANCE:
    All Members attended the sitting.
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