Minutes of Proceedings - 1998-02-17
Eighth Assembly First Session 17/02/1998 Parliamentary Record No. 3
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Date : 17/02/1998__________________________________________________________________________________
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10.00 h, pursuant to resolution of the Assembly, dated Thursday 4 December 1997. The Speaker, the Honourable L M Braham, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. FILMING IN THE CHAMBER:
The Speaker advised Honourable Members that permission had been given to Channel 8 and to Imparja to take file footage during Question Time this day.
4. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS:
The Speaker (Mrs Braham) drew attention to the presence in the Speaker’s Gallery of the Hon Alex Somlyay, Federal Minister for the Territories;
Mr Bern Kilgariff, former Senator for the Northern Territory and former Speaker of this House; and Mr Dave Pollock, former Member for Macdonnell.
On behalf of Honourable Members, the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitors.
5. CONDOLENCE - MR ROGER LEVINGE DEAN, CBE - MOTION AGREED TO:
The Speaker informed Honourable Members of the death on 7 January 1998, of Roger Levinge Dean, CBE, former Administrator of the Northern Territory from November 1964 to 1970.
The Chief Minister (Mr Stone), by leave, moved - That this Assembly express its deep regret at the death of Roger Levinge Dean, a former Member of the Commonwealth
Parliament from 1949 to 1964, and place on record its appreciation of his long and distinguished service to the people of Australia and, in particular, the people of the
Northern Territory during his term as Administrator from 1964 to 1970 and tender its profound sympathy to his daughter, Julia, and son, Michael. (Paper 223)
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
As a mark of respect Members stood in their places and observed one minute’s silence.
6. CONDOLENCE - KATHERINE FLOOD VICTIMS - MOTION AGREED TO:
The Treasurer (Mr Reed), by leave, moved - That this Assembly -
(1) places on record its deepest sympathy to the families and relatives of the four people who died as a result of the Australia Day floods in the Katherine/Daly River Region;
and expresses its concern and ongoing support for thousands of Katherine residents whose lives were totally disrupted by the trauma caused by the floods, resulting in
the loss of all their worldly possessions; and
(2) expresses its thanks to the people and governments in Australia and overseas who sent messages of sympathy and support and who donated, so generously, money
and materials and volunteered assistance to help the people of Katherine in the aftermath of this disastrous flood. (Paper 224)
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
As a mark of respect Members stood in their places and observed one minute’s silence.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Coulter) informed the Assembly that the Administrator, on 30 January 1998, appointed the Chief Minister (Mr Stone) as the
Minister for Tourism in addition to his other portfolio responsibilities.
8. QUESTIONS:
10:34 Mrs Hickey to Mr Poole.
Paper tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Draft report - A Report on the response procedures and processes implemented with respect to the power supply outage to the Darwin suburbs
of Tiwi and Wanguri on Monday 5th January 1998, Network Operations - Northern Region, Power and Water Authority. (Paper 230)
10:39 Mr Lugg to Mr Stone.
10:44 Mrs Hickey to Mr Poole.
10:49 Mr Dunham to Mr Palmer.
Papers tabled: The Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment (Mr Palmer) laid on the Table the following Papers -
Katherine Flood Report, Hydrology Study, prepared for the Department of Lands, Planning and Environment, Water Resources Division,
by Kinhill Pty Ltd, dated 16 February 1998 (Paper 231); and
Map, Katherine Flood January 1998, Preliminary Floodmap (13 February 1998), Water Resources Division, Department of Lands, Planning
and Environment. (Paper 232)
10:56 Mr Bailey to Mr Poole.
11:04 Mr Balch to Mr Burke.
11:08 Ms Martin to Mr Poole.
11:10 Dr Lim to Mr Stone.
11:14 Mr Ah Kit to Mr Reed.
11:18 Mr Balch to Mr Manzie.
11:23 Mr Stirling to Mr Poole.
11:25 Dr Lim to Mr Burke.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Health, Family and Children's Services (Mr Burke) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, Mr Maurice Rioli, MLA, Member for Arafura to Hon Denis Burke, MLA, Minister for Health, Family and Children’s Services,
dated 28 January 1998. (Paper 233)
11:30 Mr Rioli to Mr Poole.
9. GENERAL BUSINESS DAY:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Coulter) advised that, pursuant to Standing Order 93, Wednesday 18 February 1998 would be the next day on which General Business would have precedence of Government Business.
10. KATHERINE AND DALY RIVER REGIONS FLOOD - STATEMENT NOTED:
The Treasurer (Mr Reed) made a Statement relating to the floods which affected Katherine, the Katherine and Daly River regions on 26 January 1998. (Paper 234)
Mr Reed moved - That this Assembly expresses its sincere appreciation to all victims of the Australia Day floods in Katherine, the Katherine region and the
Daly River communities whose self-control and courage averted greater loss of life, and to the Defence Forces, emergency workers, Territory and
Commonwealth Government employees and volunteers whose selfless dedication prevented this disaster from turning into a tragedy of even greater proportions.
Debate ensued.
Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 12:04 h and 14:00 h.
Question - put and passed.
11. TREASURER’S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 1996-97 AND AUDITOR-GENERAL’S REPORT ON THE TREASURER’S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 1996-97 - PAPERS NOTED:
The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion - That the Assembly take note of the Papers -
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
12. OMBUDSMAN’S ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1996-97 - REPORT NOTED:
The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion - That the Assembly take note of the Report -
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
13. AUDITOR-GENERAL’S END OF FINANCIAL YEAR REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, AUGUST 1997 - PAPER NOTED:
The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion - That the Assembly take note of the Paper -
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
14. PLANS OF MANAGEMENT FOR CONSERVATION RESERVES: ILLAMURTA SPRINGS, MAC CLARK (ACACIA PEUCE) AND RAINBOW VALLEY - PAPERS NOTED:
The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion - That the Assembly take note of the Papers -
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
15. TERRITORY PARKS AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AMENDMENT BILL 1997 (Serial 34):
Debate resumed on the motion - That the Bill be now read a second time.
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 Parks and Wildlife (Mr Baldwin) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
16. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Coulter) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, Robert Ryan, Program Manager, Children’s Services Program, Commonwealth Department of Health and Family Services
to Central Australian Community Toy Library Inc, dated 6 November 1996. (Paper 236)
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 22:45 h until 10:00 h, Wednesday 18 February 1998.
PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 17 February 1998:
Annual Reports:
Public Trustee for the Northern Territory, 1996/97 (Paper 225)
Strehlow Centre Board, 1996/97 (Paper 235)
Regulations 1998:
No. 1, Katherine Town Council By-Laws (Paper 226)
No. 2, Amendments of Keep River National Park Local Management Committee Regulations (Paper 227)
No. 3, Amendments of Taxation (Administration) Regulations (Paper 228)
No. 4, Barramundi Fishery Management Plan Regulations (Paper 229)
All members attended the sitting.
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Date : 17/02/1998
1. MEETING:
The Assembly met at 10.00 h, pursuant to resolution of the Assembly, dated Thursday 4 December 1997. The Speaker, the Honourable L M Braham, took the Chair.
2. PRAYERS.
3. FILMING IN THE CHAMBER:
The Speaker advised Honourable Members that permission had been given to Channel 8 and to Imparja to take file footage during Question Time this day.
4. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS:
The Speaker (Mrs Braham) drew attention to the presence in the Speaker’s Gallery of the Hon Alex Somlyay, Federal Minister for the Territories;
Mr Bern Kilgariff, former Senator for the Northern Territory and former Speaker of this House; and Mr Dave Pollock, former Member for Macdonnell.
On behalf of Honourable Members, the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitors.
5. CONDOLENCE - MR ROGER LEVINGE DEAN, CBE - MOTION AGREED TO:
The Speaker informed Honourable Members of the death on 7 January 1998, of Roger Levinge Dean, CBE, former Administrator of the Northern Territory from November 1964 to 1970.
The Chief Minister (Mr Stone), by leave, moved - That this Assembly express its deep regret at the death of Roger Levinge Dean, a former Member of the Commonwealth
Parliament from 1949 to 1964, and place on record its appreciation of his long and distinguished service to the people of Australia and, in particular, the people of the
Northern Territory during his term as Administrator from 1964 to 1970 and tender its profound sympathy to his daughter, Julia, and son, Michael. (Paper 223)
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
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As a mark of respect Members stood in their places and observed one minute’s silence.
___________________________
6. CONDOLENCE - KATHERINE FLOOD VICTIMS - MOTION AGREED TO:
The Treasurer (Mr Reed), by leave, moved - That this Assembly -
(1) places on record its deepest sympathy to the families and relatives of the four people who died as a result of the Australia Day floods in the Katherine/Daly River Region;
and expresses its concern and ongoing support for thousands of Katherine residents whose lives were totally disrupted by the trauma caused by the floods, resulting in
the loss of all their worldly possessions; and
(2) expresses its thanks to the people and governments in Australia and overseas who sent messages of sympathy and support and who donated, so generously, money
and materials and volunteered assistance to help the people of Katherine in the aftermath of this disastrous flood. (Paper 224)
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
__________________________
As a mark of respect Members stood in their places and observed one minute’s silence.
___________________________
7. ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Coulter) informed the Assembly that the Administrator, on 30 January 1998, appointed the Chief Minister (Mr Stone) as the
Minister for Tourism in addition to his other portfolio responsibilities.
8. QUESTIONS:
10:34 Mrs Hickey to Mr Poole.
Paper tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Draft report - A Report on the response procedures and processes implemented with respect to the power supply outage to the Darwin suburbs
of Tiwi and Wanguri on Monday 5th January 1998, Network Operations - Northern Region, Power and Water Authority. (Paper 230)
10:39 Mr Lugg to Mr Stone.
10:44 Mrs Hickey to Mr Poole.
10:49 Mr Dunham to Mr Palmer.
Papers tabled: The Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment (Mr Palmer) laid on the Table the following Papers -
Katherine Flood Report, Hydrology Study, prepared for the Department of Lands, Planning and Environment, Water Resources Division,
by Kinhill Pty Ltd, dated 16 February 1998 (Paper 231); and
Map, Katherine Flood January 1998, Preliminary Floodmap (13 February 1998), Water Resources Division, Department of Lands, Planning
and Environment. (Paper 232)
10:56 Mr Bailey to Mr Poole.
11:04 Mr Balch to Mr Burke.
11:08 Ms Martin to Mr Poole.
11:10 Dr Lim to Mr Stone.
11:14 Mr Ah Kit to Mr Reed.
11:18 Mr Balch to Mr Manzie.
11:23 Mr Stirling to Mr Poole.
11:25 Dr Lim to Mr Burke.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Health, Family and Children's Services (Mr Burke) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, Mr Maurice Rioli, MLA, Member for Arafura to Hon Denis Burke, MLA, Minister for Health, Family and Children’s Services,
dated 28 January 1998. (Paper 233)
11:30 Mr Rioli to Mr Poole.
9. GENERAL BUSINESS DAY:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Coulter) advised that, pursuant to Standing Order 93, Wednesday 18 February 1998 would be the next day on which General Business would have precedence of Government Business.
10. KATHERINE AND DALY RIVER REGIONS FLOOD - STATEMENT NOTED:
The Treasurer (Mr Reed) made a Statement relating to the floods which affected Katherine, the Katherine and Daly River regions on 26 January 1998. (Paper 234)
Mr Reed moved - That this Assembly expresses its sincere appreciation to all victims of the Australia Day floods in Katherine, the Katherine region and the
Daly River communities whose self-control and courage averted greater loss of life, and to the Defence Forces, emergency workers, Territory and
Commonwealth Government employees and volunteers whose selfless dedication prevented this disaster from turning into a tragedy of even greater proportions.
Debate ensued.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 12:04 h and 14:00 h.
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Debate resumed.Question - put and passed.
11. TREASURER’S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 1996-97 AND AUDITOR-GENERAL’S REPORT ON THE TREASURER’S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 1996-97 - PAPERS NOTED:
The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion - That the Assembly take note of the Papers -
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
12. OMBUDSMAN’S ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1996-97 - REPORT NOTED:
The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion - That the Assembly take note of the Report -
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
13. AUDITOR-GENERAL’S END OF FINANCIAL YEAR REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, AUGUST 1997 - PAPER NOTED:
The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion - That the Assembly take note of the Paper -
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
14. PLANS OF MANAGEMENT FOR CONSERVATION RESERVES: ILLAMURTA SPRINGS, MAC CLARK (ACACIA PEUCE) AND RAINBOW VALLEY - PAPERS NOTED:
The Order of the Day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion - That the Assembly take note of the Papers -
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
15. TERRITORY PARKS AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AMENDMENT BILL 1997 (Serial 34):
Debate resumed on the motion - That the Bill be now read a second time.
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 Parks and Wildlife (Mr Baldwin) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
16. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Coulter) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, Robert Ryan, Program Manager, Children’s Services Program, Commonwealth Department of Health and Family Services
to Central Australian Community Toy Library Inc, dated 6 November 1996. (Paper 236)
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 22:45 h until 10:00 h, Wednesday 18 February 1998.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 17 February 1998:
Annual Reports:
Public Trustee for the Northern Territory, 1996/97 (Paper 225)
Strehlow Centre Board, 1996/97 (Paper 235)
Regulations 1998:
No. 1, Katherine Town Council By-Laws (Paper 226)
No. 2, Amendments of Keep River National Park Local Management Committee Regulations (Paper 227)
No. 3, Amendments of Taxation (Administration) Regulations (Paper 228)
No. 4, Barramundi Fishery Management Plan Regulations (Paper 229)
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ATTENDANCE:All members attended the sitting.
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