Minutes of Proceedings - 1998-11-25
Eighth Assembly First Session 24/11/1998 Parliamentary Record No. 12
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Date : 25/11/1998__________________________________________________________________________________
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10.00 h. The Speaker, the Honourable L M Braham, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. PETITIONS:
The Member for Jingili (Mr Balch) presented a petition from 478 petitioners requesting the Assembly conduct a comprehensive environmental assessment of the Rapid Creek Catchment. (Paper 753)
Petition read.
The Member for Stuart (Mr Toyne) presented a petition from 5451 petitioners requesting the Assembly retain Department of Education school based nurses in schools. (Paper 754)
Petition read.
4. NOTICES:
The following notices were given:
Mrs Hickey: To present the Freedom of Information Bill 1998 (Serial 121).
Mr Burke: To present the Nursing Bill 1998 (Serial 128).
Mr Burke: To present the Mental Health and Related Services (Consequential Amendments) Bill 1998 (Serial 129).
Mr Coulter: To present the Northern Territory Rail Safety Bill 1998 (Serial 130).
5. QUESTIONS:
10:04 Mrs Hickey to Mr Burke.
10:08 Mr Elferink to Mr Stone.
10:12 Mr Rioli to Mr Burke.
10:16 Mr McCarthy to Mr Reed.
10:21 Mr Bailey to Mr Burke.
10:26 Mr Lugg to Mr Reed.
10:28 Ms Martin to Mr Burke.
10:32 Mr Dunham to Mr Poole.
10:35 Mr Rioli to Mr Burke.
10:38 Mr Mitchell to Mr Burke.
10:43 Mrs Hickey to Mr Stone.
10:48 Mr Balch to Mr Palmer.
10:54 Mr Toyne to Mr Reed.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Burke) asked that further questions be placed on the Question Paper and that the broadcast of proceedings be concluded.
6. HONDA MASTERS GAMES 1998 – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
The Minister for Sport and Recreation (Mr Adamson) made a statement relating to outcomes and benefits arising from the conduct of the 1998 Honda Masters Games in Alice Springs. (Paper 755).
Mr Adamson moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Papers tabled: The Minister for Sport and Recreation (Mr Adamson) laid on the table the following Papers –
Daily Program, Honda Masters Games, Alice Springs, October 1998 (Paper 756);
Daily Legend, Honda Masters Games, Alice Springs, Sunday 18 October, Vol 4 No. 1 (Paper 757);
Daily Legend, Honda Masters Games, Alice Springs, Tuesday 20 October, Vol 4 No. 3 (Paper 881);
Daily Legend, Honda Masters Games, Alice Springs, Wednesday 21 October, Vol 4 No. 4 (Paper 882);
Daily Legend, Honda Masters Games, Alice Springs, Thursday 22 October, Vol 4 No. 5 (Paper 883);
Daily Legend, Honda Masters Games, Alice Springs, Friday 23 October, Vol 4 No. 6 (Paper 884);
Daily Legend, Honda Masters Games, Alice Springs, Saturday 24 October, Vol 4 No. 7 (Paper 885);
Daily Legend, Honda Masters Games, Alice Springs, Sunday 25 October, Vol 4 No. 8 (Paper 886); and
Souvenir Program, Honda Masters Games , Alice Springs, 17 – 24 October 1998 (Paper 758).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
7. AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT AND POTENTIAL IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Palmer) made a statement relating to the development of the Aquaculture Industry in the Northern Territory. (Paper 759)
Mr Palmer moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: Mr Palmer laid on the Table the following Paper –
Into the Blue, A Draft Aquaculture Development Plan for the Northern Territory 1999-2004 (Paper 760).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
8. TERRITORY YOUTH – HERE AND NOW, THE FUTURE A RE-COMMITMENT TO POLICY - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
The Chief Minister (Mr Stone) made a statement relating to Territory youth initiatives and programs enabling young people to achieve their goals.
(Paper 761)
Paper tabled: Mr Stone laid on the Table the following Paper –
Northern Territory YOUTH POLICY, November 1998 (Paper 762).
Mr Stone moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Elferink), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Extract, Northern Territory Labor Platform - Youth Policy (Paper 763).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
9. CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL (No. 3) 1998 (Serial 122):
The Attorney-General (Mr Stone), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Stone moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.
10. CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL (No. 4) 1998 (Serial 123); and JUSTICES AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1998 (Serial 127):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Take two Bills together:
The Attorney-General (Mr Stone) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent two Bills, namely the Criminal Code Amendment Bill (No. 4) 1998 (Serial 123) and the Justices Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1998 (Serial 127) -
(a) being presented and read a first time 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.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
Mr Stone, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code and a Bill for an Act to amend the Justices Act.
Bills read a first time.
Mr Stone moved – That the Bills be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.
12. PENALTIES BILL 1998 (Serial 124); INTERPRETATION AMENDMENT BILL 1998 (Serial 125); AND SENTENCING AMENDMENT BILL
(No. 2) 1998 (Serial 126):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Take three Bills together:
The Attorney-General (Mr Stone) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent three Bills, namely the Penalties Bill 1998 (Serial 124); Interpretation Amendment Bill 1998 (Serial 125); and Sentencing Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1998 (Serial 126) -
(a) being presented and read a first time 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.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
Mr Stone, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to provide for monetary penalties for offences to be expressed as penalty units; a Bill for an Act to amend the Interpretation Act; and a Bill for an Act to amend the Sentencing Act.
Bills read a first time.
Mr Stone moved – That the Bills be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.
13. MINING AMENDMENT BILL (No. 3) 1998 (Serial 110):
The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – That the Bill be now read a second time –
Debate resumed.
Question – put and passed.
Bill read a second time.
The Assembly resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the Bill.
Clauses 1 to 3, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 4 read.
On the motion of the Minister for Resource Development (Mr Poole) the following amendment was agreed to -
Omit paragraphs (a) and (d).
Clause, as amended, agreed to.
Clause 5 negatived.
Clause 6 to 11, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Schedule read.
On the motion of Mr Poole the following amendments were agreed to –
Omit the amendments to sections 101A(1) and 113(1);
Omit from the amendment to section 140S(3) "Section 140S(3)" and substitute "Section 140S(3)(a) and (b) and (3A)"; and
Omit the amendments to sections 163(1)(f), 163(2) and 163(3) and substitute the following:
'Section 163(1)(f) "at the office of the Secretary" "with the Department"
The Assembly resumed.
The Speaker resumed the Chair; the Chairman (Mr Mitchell) reported that the Committee had considered the Bill and agreed to the same with amendments.
On the motion of the Minister for Resource Development (Mr Poole) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
14. MERLIN PROJECT AGREEMENT RATIFICATION BILL 1998 (Serial 116):
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 Resource Development (Mr Poole) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
15. TREASURER’S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND STATEMENT 1997-98 – PAPER NOTED:
The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question – That the Assembly take note of the Report –
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Treasurer (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the following Paper –
Extract of speech by Mr Tanner relating to TELSTRA (Transition to Full Private Ownership) Bill 1998 and cognate Bills Telecommunications Legislation Amendment Bill 1998; Telecommunications (Universal Service Levy) Amendment Bill 1998; and NRS Levy Imposition Amendment Bill 1998, dated 23 November 1998, Page 412 (Paper 764).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
16. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Burke) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Papers tabled: The Member for Nelson (Mr Lugg), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
44th Commonwealth Parliamentary conference and 18th Small Countries Conference, New Zealand , October 1998, Part 1 – Report (Paper 765); and 44th Commonwealth Parliamentary conference and 18th Small Countries Conference, New Zealand , October 1998, Part 2 - Documents (Paper 766).
Debate continued.
Question –put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 22:00 h until 10:00 h on Thursday 26 November 1998.
ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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Date : 25/11/1998
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10.00 h. The Speaker, the Honourable L M Braham, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. PETITIONS:
The Member for Jingili (Mr Balch) presented a petition from 478 petitioners requesting the Assembly conduct a comprehensive environmental assessment of the Rapid Creek Catchment. (Paper 753)
Petition read.
The Member for Stuart (Mr Toyne) presented a petition from 5451 petitioners requesting the Assembly retain Department of Education school based nurses in schools. (Paper 754)
Petition read.
4. NOTICES:
The following notices were given:
Mrs Hickey: To present the Freedom of Information Bill 1998 (Serial 121).
Mr Burke: To present the Nursing Bill 1998 (Serial 128).
Mr Burke: To present the Mental Health and Related Services (Consequential Amendments) Bill 1998 (Serial 129).
Mr Coulter: To present the Northern Territory Rail Safety Bill 1998 (Serial 130).
5. QUESTIONS:
10:04 Mrs Hickey to Mr Burke.
10:08 Mr Elferink to Mr Stone.
10:12 Mr Rioli to Mr Burke.
10:16 Mr McCarthy to Mr Reed.
10:21 Mr Bailey to Mr Burke.
10:26 Mr Lugg to Mr Reed.
10:28 Ms Martin to Mr Burke.
10:32 Mr Dunham to Mr Poole.
10:35 Mr Rioli to Mr Burke.
10:38 Mr Mitchell to Mr Burke.
10:43 Mrs Hickey to Mr Stone.
10:48 Mr Balch to Mr Palmer.
10:54 Mr Toyne to Mr Reed.
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Burke) asked that further questions be placed on the Question Paper and that the broadcast of proceedings be concluded.
6. HONDA MASTERS GAMES 1998 – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
The Minister for Sport and Recreation (Mr Adamson) made a statement relating to outcomes and benefits arising from the conduct of the 1998 Honda Masters Games in Alice Springs. (Paper 755).
Mr Adamson moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Papers tabled: The Minister for Sport and Recreation (Mr Adamson) laid on the table the following Papers –
Daily Program, Honda Masters Games, Alice Springs, October 1998 (Paper 756);
Daily Legend, Honda Masters Games, Alice Springs, Sunday 18 October, Vol 4 No. 1 (Paper 757);
Daily Legend, Honda Masters Games, Alice Springs, Tuesday 20 October, Vol 4 No. 3 (Paper 881);
Daily Legend, Honda Masters Games, Alice Springs, Wednesday 21 October, Vol 4 No. 4 (Paper 882);
Daily Legend, Honda Masters Games, Alice Springs, Thursday 22 October, Vol 4 No. 5 (Paper 883);
Daily Legend, Honda Masters Games, Alice Springs, Friday 23 October, Vol 4 No. 6 (Paper 884);
Daily Legend, Honda Masters Games, Alice Springs, Saturday 24 October, Vol 4 No. 7 (Paper 885);
Daily Legend, Honda Masters Games, Alice Springs, Sunday 25 October, Vol 4 No. 8 (Paper 886); and
Souvenir Program, Honda Masters Games , Alice Springs, 17 – 24 October 1998 (Paper 758).
Debate continued.
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Suspension of sittings: The sittings of the Assembly was suspended between 12:08 h and 14:15 h._______________________
Debate resumed.Question – put and passed.
7. AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT AND POTENTIAL IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Palmer) made a statement relating to the development of the Aquaculture Industry in the Northern Territory. (Paper 759)
Mr Palmer moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: Mr Palmer laid on the Table the following Paper –
Into the Blue, A Draft Aquaculture Development Plan for the Northern Territory 1999-2004 (Paper 760).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
8. TERRITORY YOUTH – HERE AND NOW, THE FUTURE A RE-COMMITMENT TO POLICY - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
The Chief Minister (Mr Stone) made a statement relating to Territory youth initiatives and programs enabling young people to achieve their goals.
(Paper 761)
Paper tabled: Mr Stone laid on the Table the following Paper –
Northern Territory YOUTH POLICY, November 1998 (Paper 762).
Mr Stone moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Elferink), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Extract, Northern Territory Labor Platform - Youth Policy (Paper 763).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
9. CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL (No. 3) 1998 (Serial 122):
The Attorney-General (Mr Stone), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Stone moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.
10. CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL (No. 4) 1998 (Serial 123); and JUSTICES AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1998 (Serial 127):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Take two Bills together:
The Attorney-General (Mr Stone) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent two Bills, namely the Criminal Code Amendment Bill (No. 4) 1998 (Serial 123) and the Justices Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1998 (Serial 127) -
(a) being presented and read a first time 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.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
Mr Stone, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code and a Bill for an Act to amend the Justices Act.
Bills read a first time.
Mr Stone moved – That the Bills be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.
12. PENALTIES BILL 1998 (Serial 124); INTERPRETATION AMENDMENT BILL 1998 (Serial 125); AND SENTENCING AMENDMENT BILL
(No. 2) 1998 (Serial 126):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Take three Bills together:
The Attorney-General (Mr Stone) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent three Bills, namely the Penalties Bill 1998 (Serial 124); Interpretation Amendment Bill 1998 (Serial 125); and Sentencing Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1998 (Serial 126) -
(a) being presented and read a first time 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.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
Mr Stone, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to provide for monetary penalties for offences to be expressed as penalty units; a Bill for an Act to amend the Interpretation Act; and a Bill for an Act to amend the Sentencing Act.
Bills read a first time.
Mr Stone moved – That the Bills be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.
13. MINING AMENDMENT BILL (No. 3) 1998 (Serial 110):
The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of debate on the question – That the Bill be now read a second time –
Debate resumed.
Question – put and passed.
Bill read a second time.
The Assembly resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the Bill.
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In Committee
(Chairman - Mr Mitchell)
In Committee
(Chairman - Mr Mitchell)
Clauses 1 to 3, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 4 read.
On the motion of the Minister for Resource Development (Mr Poole) the following amendment was agreed to -
Omit paragraphs (a) and (d).
Clause, as amended, agreed to.
Clause 5 negatived.
Clause 6 to 11, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Schedule read.
On the motion of Mr Poole the following amendments were agreed to –
Omit the amendments to sections 101A(1) and 113(1);
Omit from the amendment to section 140S(3) "Section 140S(3)" and substitute "Section 140S(3)(a) and (b) and (3A)"; and
Omit the amendments to sections 163(1)(f), 163(2) and 163(3) and substitute the following:
'Section 163(1)(f) "at the office of the Secretary" "with the Department"
Section 163(2A) "at the office of the Secretary" "with the Department"
Section 163(3) "Secretary" "Secretary or the principal registrar"
Sections 166B(1) and 166C(1) "Minister" (second occurring) "Department"'.
Schedule, as amended, agreed to.
Title agreed to.
Bill to be reported with amendments.
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The Assembly resumed.
The Speaker resumed the Chair; the Chairman (Mr Mitchell) reported that the Committee had considered the Bill and agreed to the same with amendments.
On the motion of the Minister for Resource Development (Mr Poole) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
14. MERLIN PROJECT AGREEMENT RATIFICATION BILL 1998 (Serial 116):
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 Resource Development (Mr Poole) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
15. TREASURER’S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND STATEMENT 1997-98 – PAPER NOTED:
The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question – That the Assembly take note of the Report –
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Treasurer (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the following Paper –
Extract of speech by Mr Tanner relating to TELSTRA (Transition to Full Private Ownership) Bill 1998 and cognate Bills Telecommunications Legislation Amendment Bill 1998; Telecommunications (Universal Service Levy) Amendment Bill 1998; and NRS Levy Imposition Amendment Bill 1998, dated 23 November 1998, Page 412 (Paper 764).
Debate continued.
Question – put and passed.
16. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Burke) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Papers tabled: The Member for Nelson (Mr Lugg), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers –
44th Commonwealth Parliamentary conference and 18th Small Countries Conference, New Zealand , October 1998, Part 1 – Report (Paper 765); and 44th Commonwealth Parliamentary conference and 18th Small Countries Conference, New Zealand , October 1998, Part 2 - Documents (Paper 766).
Debate continued.
Question –put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 22:00 h until 10:00 h on Thursday 26 November 1998.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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