Minutes of Proceedings - 1993-10-19
Sixth Assembly First Session 19/10/1993 Parliamentary Record No. 21
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Date : 19/10/1993__________________________________________________________________________________
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. SHADOW MINISTRY - RE-ARRANGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, informed the Assembly that the shadow ministry responsibilities,
previously held by the Member for Arafura (Mr Rioli) had been reassigned as follows:
Leader of the Opposition - Mines and Energy
Member for Nhulunbuy - Youth, Sport and Recreation.
4. PERSONAL EXPLANATION:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), pursuant to Standing Order 57, made a personal explanation relating to matters
raised by the Chief Minister (Mr Perron) during the adjournment debate on 14 October 1993 and subsequent
allegations concerning his involvement in the use of Legislative Assembly and government property by the Member
for Arafura.
5. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY AND GOVERNMENT ASSET MANAGEMENT - SPEAKER'S STATEMENT - MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
The Speaker made a statement relating to administrative action taken as a result of his discussions with the Leader
of the Opposition (Mr Ede) and Member for Arafura (Mr Rioli) on 14 October 1993.
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Ordered - That debate be adjourned and that Mr Perron have leave to continue his remarks on resumption of the debate.
6. CENSURE OF THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION - ROLE OF LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION IN CUSTODY OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY IN
OPPOSITION OFFICES:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) moved - That this Assembly censures the Leader of the Opposition for his failure to:
(1) inform the Assembly of the grave matters concerning the Member for Arafura, which directly
reflect on the integrity and uprightness of this Assembly; and
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(2) explain, as the custodian of the taxpayers' property within the Offices of the Opposition, his
own role, that of his staff and other Members of his Party, in these matters.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) laid on the Table the following Paper -
List of Questions to the Leader of the Opposition in Regard to the Maurice Rioli Affair.
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter to Mr Brian Ede, MLA, unsigned.
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: Mr Ede, by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Statutory Declaration signed by Gregory Brian Roche, dated 19 October 1993.
Debate continued.
Question - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 14 NOES, 9
Mr Coulter Mr Bailey
Mr Dondas Mr Bell
Mr Finch Mr Cartwright
Mr Hatton Mr Ede
Mr Manzie Mrs Hickey
Mr McCarthy Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Ortmann Mr Parish
Mr Palmer Mr Rioli
Mr Perron Mr Stirling
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 12.05 p.m. and 2.00 p.m.
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7. MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR:
The Speaker read the following message from His Honour the Administrator:
Message No. 13
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:
19 August 1993:
Electricity Amendment Act 1993
Water Supply and Sewerage Amendment Act 1993
14 September 1993:
Criminal Records (Spent Convictions) Amendment Act 1993
Domestic Violence Amendment Act 1993
Firearms Amendment Act 1993
Police Administration Amendment Act 1993
Prisons (Correctional Services) Amendment Act 1993
Supreme Court Amendment Act 1993
Totalizator Administration and Betting Amendment Act 1993
22 September 1993:
Legal Practitioners Amendment Act 1993
Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading Amendment Act 1993
27 September 1993:
Crown Proceedings Act 1993
Debits Tax Amendment Act 1993
Juvenile Justice Amendment Act 1993
Liquor Amendment Act (No. 2) 1993
Prostitution Regulation Amendment Act 1993
Racing and Betting Amendment Act 1993
Racing and Gaming Authority Act 1993
Stamp Duty Amendment Act 1993
29 September 1993:
Traffic Amendment Act 1992 Amendment Act 1993
5 October 1993:
Business Franchise Amendment Act 1993
Business Franchise Amendment Act (No. 2) 1993
Financial Administration and Audit Amendment Act (No. 2) 1993
Gaming Control Act 1993
Limitation Amendment Act 1993
Pay-roll Tax Amendment Act 1993
Taxation (Administration) Amendment Act 1993
Taxation (Administration) Amendment Act (No. 2) 1993
Traffic Amendment Act 1993
Dated 12 October 1993.
(Sgd) AUSTIN ASCHE
Administrator
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8. PETITION:
Mr Collins presented a petition from 4823 petitioners requesting the Assembly to amend the Traffic Act to give
cyclists over 17 years of age a choice in the wearing of a cycle helmet.
Petition read.
9. NOTICES:
The following notices were given:
Mr Hatton: To present the Planning Bill 1993 (Serial 282).
Mr Manzie: To present the Oaths Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 274).
10. QUESTIONS:
Questions were asked of Ministers.
Papers tabled: The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Manzie) laid on the Table the following Papers -
Letter, Mr E.M. Isaacson, Auditor-General to Hon. D.W. Manzie, Minister for Transport and Works, dated 1 October
1993; and
Media release by Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, Mr M. Palmer, MLA, dated 9 September 1993.
A further question was asked of a Minister.
Papers tabled: The Minister for Lands, Housing and Local Government (Mr Hatton) laid on the Table the following
Papers -
Transcript, local government, dated 23 September 1993; and
Transcript, local review, dated 24 September 1993.
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, made a statement in support of an answer to a question given by
the Chief Minister (Mr Perron) relating to the search for Clinton Liebelt at Dunmarra.
Supplementary answer - Paper tabled: Mr Perron laid on the Table the following Paper -
Table, Ministerial travel costs, in answer to a question asked during the Appropriation Bill 1993-94
(Serial 266) Committee stage.
11. VISIT TO CANADA AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - MOTION, AS AMENDED, AGREED TO:
The Minister for Aboriginal Development (Mr Hatton) made a statement relating to his recent travel overseas to the
United States of America and Canada.
Paper tabled: Mr Hatton laid on the Table the following Paper -
Aboriginal Land and Self-Determination, Exploring Alternative Approaches for the Northern
Territory, A Report on the Visit to Canada and the United States of America, 1 to 19 September 1993.
Mr Hatton moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
The Member for Arnhem (Mr Lanhupuy) moved the following amendment -
Add at the end of the motion -
"and that this Assembly resolves to continue to apply the policies of the Aboriginal Land Rights
(Northern Territory) Act in the administration of Aboriginal Land and the
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implementation of self-determination for the Aboriginal people of the
Territory in a context of the social and economic development of the Territory as a whole".
Debate ensued.
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - put and passed.
Question - That the amendment be agreed to - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 8 NOES, 16
Mr Bailey Mr Collins
Mr Bell Mr Coulter
Mr Cartwright Mr Dondas
Mr Ede Mr Finch
Mrs Hickey Mr Hatton
Mr Lanhupuy Mr Manzie
Mr Parish Mr McCarthy
Mr Stirling Mr Ortmann
Mrs Padgham-Purich
Mr Palmer
Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
Amendment negatived accordingly.
Mr Perron moved the following amendment -
Add at the end of the motion:
"and that this Assembly resolves to continue to develop policies relating to the Aboriginal Land
Rights (Northern Territory) Act, the administration of Aboriginal land and the implementation of
self-determination in the context of the social, economic and constitutional development of the
Territory as a whole".
Debate ensued.
Question - That the amendment be agreed to - put and passed.
Question - That the motion, as amended, be agreed to - put and passed.
12. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 278); and LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 1993
(Serial 279):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Take two Bills together:
The Minister for Lands, Housing and Local Government (Mr Hatton) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be
suspended as would prevent two Bills, namely the Local Government Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 278) and the Local
Government (Consequential Amendments) Bill 1993 (Serial 279) -
(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
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(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 Hatton, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to continue to provide for the constitution of
municipalities and community government areas and for the election of self-governing authorities to control
municipalities and community government areas, to provide for a similarity of power and function between
self-governing authorities, and for other purposes; and a Bill for an Act to amend various enactments consequential on
the passing of the Local Government Act 1993.
Bills read a first time.
Mr Hatton moved - That the Bills be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Victoria River (Mr Cartwright) debate was adjourned.
13. MEDICAL SERVICES AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 276):
The Minister for Health and Community Services (Mr Reed), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the
Medical Services Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Reed moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr Bailey) debate was adjourned.
14. CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 283):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), by leave, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) debate was adjourned.
15. UNIT TITLES AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 269); and REAL PROPERTY (UNIT TITLES) AMENDMENT BILL 1993
(Serial 270):
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 resumed.
Question - put and passed.
Bills read a second time.
The Assembly, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the Bills.
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In the Committee
(Deputy Chairman - Mr Collins)
Unit Titles Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 269):
Bill, by leave, taken as a whole.
On the motion of the Minister for Lands, Housing and Local Government (Mr Hatton), by leave, the following amendments
were taken together and agreed to, after debate -
Insert after clause 5(b) the following:
"(ba) by inserting in the definition of parcel', after 'condominium development',
the words 'or an estate development to be completed in stages';";
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Insert after clause 5(b) the following:
"(bb) by inserting after the definition of 'schedule of unit entitlement' the
following:
'"stage", in relation to an estate development, means a separate part of land
into which the Estate, as defined in section 26N(1), is subdivided and in respect of
which the relevant consent authority has certified under section 96 of the Planning
Act that the requirements of Part V of that Act have been complied with; and'.";
Add at the end of clause 5 the following:
"(d) by inserting in the definition of units plan', after 'condominium
development' (twice occurring) the words 'or an estate development'.";
Insert after clause 8 the following new clauses:
"8A. ENDORSEMENT OF UNITS PLAN FOR REGISTRATION
Section 20(1) of the Principal Act is amended by omitting paragraph (a) and substituting the
following:
'(a) in the case of a unit development or condominium development - diagrams showing
the subdivision in accordance with the proposals as so approved;
(aa) in the case of an estate development -
a plan of survey prepared by a licensed surveyor showing the subdivision in
accordance with the proposals as so approved; and'.
"8B. TITLE TO UNITS AND COMMON PROPERTY
Section 23(1A) of the Principal Act is amended -
(a) by inserting, after 'condominium development' (first and second occurring),
the words 'or estate development'; and
(b) by omitting from paragraph (d) 'the developer' and substituting 'in the case of
a condominium development, the developer'.";
Insert after clause 9 the following new clause:
"9A. NO ALTERATION OF SCHEDULE OF UNIT ENTITLEMENT
Section 26 of the Principal Act is amended by inserting, after 'Part IIIA', the words 'section
26U, 26W or 26WA'.";
Omit from proposed section 26Q(3) paragraph (a) of clause 10 and insert in its stead the following:
"(a) a disclosure statement in duplicate;
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(aa) a fee of $500 or such other amount as is prescribed;
and";
Omit from proposed section 26Q(3)(b) of clause 10 "section 94(1)" and insert in its stead "section 95(1)";
Omit from proposed section 26R subsection (1) of clause 10 and insert in its stead the following:
"(1) A disclosure statement shall, on its first page, have typed or printed in block capital letters
of a size not less than 8 points and so as to be clearly legible, the warning specified in Schedule 2
(or such other warning in addition to or in substitution for that warning as is prescribed), and
no other information other than the title of the estate development.";
Insert at the end of proposed section 26R(2)(e) of clause 10 "and indicating the zoning under the
Planning Act for each lot";
Omit from proposed section 26U(1) of clause 10 "in a form approved by the Minister" and insert in its stead
"in an approved form";
Omit from proposed section 26U(1) paragraph (b) of clause 10 and insert in its stead the following:
"(b) to subdivide the parcel as indicated in the application,
and shall serve a copy of the application on the estate management corporation.";
Insert in proposed section 26U, after subsection (2) of clause 10, the following:
"(2A) An application under subsection (1)(b) shall be accompanied by a revised schedule of lot
entitlements for the lots in respect of which freehold titles have been issued under the Real Property (Unit
Titles) Act or are intended to be issued, prepared by a valuer.";
Omit from proposed section 26U(3) of clause 10 "approval under section 94(1)" and insert in its stead
"consent under section 94(1)";
Insert in proposed section 26U(4) of clause 10, after "disclosure statement", the words "so as to
allow the subdivision in accordance with the application under subsection (1)(b)";
Add at the end of proposed section 26U of clause 10 the following:
"(5) Where the Minister approves a subdivision referred to in subsection (1)(b) or the Court
determines under subsection (4) that the disclosure statement be varied, the developer shall lodge with
the Registrar-General for registration the instrument of approval or the order of the Court and a disclosure
statement
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containing the revised schedule of lot entitlements referred to in subsection (2A).";
Omit from proposed section 26W(2)(b) of clause 10 "a determination under section 94(1)" and insert in its
stead "an instrument of determination under section 95(1)";
Omit from proposed section 26W(2) paragraph (c) of clause 10 and insert in its stead the following:
"(c) where the variation, if approved, will affect common property - the consent in
writing, in an approved form, of each proprietor of a lot in the estate
development;
(d) a fee of $300 or such other amount as is prescribed; and
(e) a revised schedule of lot entitlements for the whole estate development prepared by
a valuer.
and the developer shall serve a copy of the application, and the documents required by this
subsection to accompany it, on the estate management corporation.";
Add at the end of proposed section 26W of clause 10 the following:
"(5) Where the Minister approves a variation under this section or the Court consents under subsection
(3) to the variation, the developer shall lodge with the Registrar- General for registration the instrument
of approval or order of the Court and the revised schedule of lot entitlements referred to in subsection
(2)(e).";
Insert in proposed Division 4, before proposed section 26X of clause 10 the following:
"26WA.REASSESSMENT OF UNIT ENTITLEMENTS AFTER COMPLETION OF ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
"(1) At any time in the third to sixth year after the completion of an estate development the estate
management corporation may apply to the Minister, in an approved form, for the Minister's approval to a
revised schedule of lot entitlements for the whole estate development prepared by a valuer and shall
serve a copy of the application and revised schedule on the owner of each lot.
"(2) Where the Minister approves a revised schedule of lot entitlements lodged under subsection (1), the
estate management corporation shall lodge with the Registrar-General for registration the instrument of
approval and the revised schedule.";
Omit from proposed section 26ZB of clause 10 "the Schedule to and in relation" and "or the Schedule" and
insert in their stead "Schedule 1 to and in relation to" and "or Schedule 1" respectively;
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Insert after clause 10 the following new clause:
"10A INCORPORATION OF PROPRIETORS OF UNITS
Section 27 of the Principal Act is amended -
(a) by inserting in subsection (1), after 'condominium development', the words 'or on
the issuing under the Real Property (Unit Titles) Act of the first freehold title to
land in an estate development'; and
(b) by inserting in subsection (2), after 'condominium development' (twice occurring),
the words 'or estate development'.";
Insert after clause 12 the following new clause:
"12A. APPORTIONMENT OF EXPENDITURE IN RESPECT OF CONDOMINIUM OR ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
Section 36A of the Principal Act is amended by inserting, after 'condominium development' (wherever
occurring), the words 'or estate development'.";
Omit clause 15;
Insert after clause 14 the following new clause:
"15A. COMMITTEE MAY EMPLOY AGENTS AND SERVANTS
Section 55(2) of the Principal Act is amended by inserting, after 'condominium development', the words
'or estate development'.";
Insert after clause 14 the following further new clause:
"15B. FIRST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Section 59 of the Principal Act is amended -
(a) by inserting in subsection (1), after 'condominium development', the words 'or
estate development'; and
(b) by inserting in subsection (3)(a), after '(including', the words 'guarantees
and warranties relating to equipment and'.";
Insert after clause 14 the following further new clause:
"15C. GENERAL MEETING AFTER REGISTRATION OF SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT COMPLETED STAGE OF CONDOMINIUM OR ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT
Section 59A(1) of the Principal Act is amended by inserting, after 'condominium development', the words
'or estate development'.";
Omit clause 16; and add at the end the following new clause:
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"19. SCHEDULE
"The Schedule to the Principal Act is amended -
(a) by omitting 'THE SCHEDULE' and substituting 'SCHEDULE 1'; and
(b) by adding at the end the following:
'SCHEDULE 2
Section 26R(1)
'WARNING: THIS STATEMENT CONTAINS DETAILS OF AN ESTATE DEVELOPMENT SCHEME WHICH IS
PROPOSED TO BE DEVELOPED IN (insert number of stages) STAGES ON THE LAND DESCRIBED
WITHIN.
PERSONS INTERESTED ARE ADVISED THAT THE PROPOSED SCHEME MAY BE VARIED AND MAY NOT
BE COMPLETED. HOWEVER, ANY DEPARTURE FROM THE PROPOSALS OUTLINED IN THE STATEMENT
WILL ATTRACT PROVISIONS OF THE PLANNING ACT AND PART IVB OF THE UNIT TITLES ACT.
THIS STATEMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED ALONE BUT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE RESULTS
OF THE SEARCHES AND INQUIRIES NORMALLY MADE IN RESPECT OF A LOT IN AN ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT SCHEME AND A LOT RESULTING FROM THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ALL RELEVANT INSTRUMENTS OF DETERMINATION UNDER THE PLANNING ACT.'.".
Bill, as amended, agreed to.
Bill to be reported with amendments.
Real Property (Unit Titles) Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 270):
Clauses 1 and 2, by leave, taken together, and agreed to.
Clause 3 negatived.
On the motion of Mr Hatton the following new clause was inserted in the Bill -
"CLAUSE 3
Section 9J of the Real Property (Unit Titles) Act is repealed and the following substituted:
'9J REGISTRATION OF DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
'The Registrar-General shall, after payment of the prescribed fee and lodgement with him, in accordance
with section 26E(1) or 26T(1) of the Unit Titles Act, of a copy of a disclosure statement, register it in
the folio in the Register comprising the parcel or the Crown lease, and, except in the case of a disclosure
statement relating to an estate development of a Crown lease, on each folio of the Register for the unit
comprising the balance of the parcel as the condominium or estate development proposal proceeds,
showing the date and time it was lodged.'.".
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Clause 4 read.
On the motion of Mr Hatton the following amendment was agreed to -
Omit all words after "and substituting" and insert in their stead "'section 26J(2)(a), 26U(5) or
26W(2)(a) of the Unit Titles Act, a notice in writing in pursuance of section 26J(3) or 26W(4) or an
instrument of approval or order of the Court referred to in section 26U(5) or 26W(5), as the case may be'".
Title agreed to.
Bill to be reported with amendments.
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The Speaker (Mr Dondas) resumed the Chair; the Deputy Chairman (Mr Collins) reported accordingly; and the reports
were adopted.
On the motion of the Minister for Lands, Housing and Local Government (Mr Hatton) the Bills were read a third time and
passed to be proposed laws.
16. CULLEN BAY AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 273):
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.
The Assembly, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the Bill.
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In the Committee
(Chairman - Mr McCarthy)
Clauses 1 to 3, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
On the motion of the Minister for Lands, Housing and Local Government (Mr Hatton) the following new clause was inserted
in the Bill, after debate -
"3A. DEFINITIONS
"Section 2 of the Principal Act is amended by omitting from the definition of 'common property' the
words 'the revetments referred to in section 13,' and 'the revetments and'.".
Clause 4 agreed to.
On the motion of Mr Hatton the following new clause was inserted in the Bill -
"4A. INCORPORATION OF OWNERS OF LOTS
"Section 8(4) of the Principal Act is amended by inserting, after 'of the lots', the words 'in respect
of which freehold titles have issued'.".
Clause 5 agreed to.
On the motion of Mr Hatton the following new clause was added to the Bill -
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"6. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
"Section 14(1) of the Principal Act is amended by omitting all words before 'the common property' (first
occurring) and substituting '(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), for the purposes of imposing
a restrictive covenant on the use of a lot'.".
On the motion of Mr Hatton the following further new clause was added to the Bill -
"7. TRANSITIONAL
Section 17 of the Principal Act is amended by adding at the end the following:
'(3) Until the first meeting of the Management Corporation after the issuing of the first freehold
title to land referred to in section 8(1), the Developer may exercise the power of approval of the
Management Corporation under section 13(2) and on it so doing the approval shall be deemed to be that of
the Management Corporation.'.".
Title agreed to.
Bill to be reported with amendments.
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The Acting Speaker (Mr Collins) resumed the Chair; the Chairman (Mr McCarthy) reported accordingly; and the report
was adopted.
On the motion of the Minister for Lands, Housing and Local Government (Mr Hatton) the Bill was read a third time and
passed to be a proposed law.
17. PASTORAL LAND AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 262); LANDS ACQUISITION AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 264); and
FENCES AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 265):
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 resumed.
Question - put and passed.
Bills read a second time.
Leave granted for a motion for the third readings of the Bills to be moved forthwith.
On the motion of the Minister for Lands, Housing and Local Government (Mr Hatton) the Bills were read a third time and
passed to be proposed laws.
18. ADJOURNMENT:
The Minister for Correctional Services (Mr Poole) moved -
That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Papers tabled: The Member for Greatorex (Mr Collins), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers -
Letter, Geoff Moss, Secretary, The Enterprise Movement to Mr Denis Collins, MLA, Member for Greatorex, dated 18 October
1993; and the following attachments -
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Article, "Group claims fraud a factor in federal poll", Gold Coast Bulletin, dated 8 October 1993; and
Facts and Figures 1993 Election, dated 18 October 1993.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 9.17 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 October 1993:
Annual Reports:
Department of Correctional Services, 1992-93
Department of the Legislative Assembly, 1992-93
Northern Territory Liquor Commission, 1992-93.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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Date : 19/10/1993
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. SHADOW MINISTRY - RE-ARRANGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, informed the Assembly that the shadow ministry responsibilities,
previously held by the Member for Arafura (Mr Rioli) had been reassigned as follows:
Leader of the Opposition - Mines and Energy
Member for Nhulunbuy - Youth, Sport and Recreation.
4. PERSONAL EXPLANATION:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), pursuant to Standing Order 57, made a personal explanation relating to matters
raised by the Chief Minister (Mr Perron) during the adjournment debate on 14 October 1993 and subsequent
allegations concerning his involvement in the use of Legislative Assembly and government property by the Member
for Arafura.
5. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY AND GOVERNMENT ASSET MANAGEMENT - SPEAKER'S STATEMENT - MOTION TO NOTE STATEMENT:
The Speaker made a statement relating to administrative action taken as a result of his discussions with the Leader
of the Opposition (Mr Ede) and Member for Arafura (Mr Rioli) on 14 October 1993.
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Ordered - That debate be adjourned and that Mr Perron have leave to continue his remarks on resumption of the debate.
6. CENSURE OF THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION - ROLE OF LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION IN CUSTODY OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY IN
OPPOSITION OFFICES:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) moved - That this Assembly censures the Leader of the Opposition for his failure to:
(1) inform the Assembly of the grave matters concerning the Member for Arafura, which directly
reflect on the integrity and uprightness of this Assembly; and
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(2) explain, as the custodian of the taxpayers' property within the Offices of the Opposition, his
own role, that of his staff and other Members of his Party, in these matters.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) laid on the Table the following Paper -
List of Questions to the Leader of the Opposition in Regard to the Maurice Rioli Affair.
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter to Mr Brian Ede, MLA, unsigned.
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: Mr Ede, by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Statutory Declaration signed by Gregory Brian Roche, dated 19 October 1993.
Debate continued.
Question - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 14 NOES, 9
Mr Coulter Mr Bailey
Mr Dondas Mr Bell
Mr Finch Mr Cartwright
Mr Hatton Mr Ede
Mr Manzie Mrs Hickey
Mr McCarthy Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Ortmann Mr Parish
Mr Palmer Mr Rioli
Mr Perron Mr Stirling
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 12.05 p.m. and 2.00 p.m.
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7. MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR:
The Speaker read the following message from His Honour the Administrator:
Message No. 13
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:
19 August 1993:
Electricity Amendment Act 1993
Water Supply and Sewerage Amendment Act 1993
14 September 1993:
Criminal Records (Spent Convictions) Amendment Act 1993
Domestic Violence Amendment Act 1993
Firearms Amendment Act 1993
Police Administration Amendment Act 1993
Prisons (Correctional Services) Amendment Act 1993
Supreme Court Amendment Act 1993
Totalizator Administration and Betting Amendment Act 1993
22 September 1993:
Legal Practitioners Amendment Act 1993
Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading Amendment Act 1993
27 September 1993:
Crown Proceedings Act 1993
Debits Tax Amendment Act 1993
Juvenile Justice Amendment Act 1993
Liquor Amendment Act (No. 2) 1993
Prostitution Regulation Amendment Act 1993
Racing and Betting Amendment Act 1993
Racing and Gaming Authority Act 1993
Stamp Duty Amendment Act 1993
29 September 1993:
Traffic Amendment Act 1992 Amendment Act 1993
5 October 1993:
Business Franchise Amendment Act 1993
Business Franchise Amendment Act (No. 2) 1993
Financial Administration and Audit Amendment Act (No. 2) 1993
Gaming Control Act 1993
Limitation Amendment Act 1993
Pay-roll Tax Amendment Act 1993
Taxation (Administration) Amendment Act 1993
Taxation (Administration) Amendment Act (No. 2) 1993
Traffic Amendment Act 1993
Dated 12 October 1993.
(Sgd) AUSTIN ASCHE
Administrator
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8. PETITION:
Mr Collins presented a petition from 4823 petitioners requesting the Assembly to amend the Traffic Act to give
cyclists over 17 years of age a choice in the wearing of a cycle helmet.
Petition read.
9. NOTICES:
The following notices were given:
Mr Hatton: To present the Planning Bill 1993 (Serial 282).
Mr Manzie: To present the Oaths Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 274).
10. QUESTIONS:
Questions were asked of Ministers.
Papers tabled: The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Manzie) laid on the Table the following Papers -
Letter, Mr E.M. Isaacson, Auditor-General to Hon. D.W. Manzie, Minister for Transport and Works, dated 1 October
1993; and
Media release by Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, Mr M. Palmer, MLA, dated 9 September 1993.
A further question was asked of a Minister.
Papers tabled: The Minister for Lands, Housing and Local Government (Mr Hatton) laid on the Table the following
Papers -
Transcript, local government, dated 23 September 1993; and
Transcript, local review, dated 24 September 1993.
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, made a statement in support of an answer to a question given by
the Chief Minister (Mr Perron) relating to the search for Clinton Liebelt at Dunmarra.
Supplementary answer - Paper tabled: Mr Perron laid on the Table the following Paper -
Table, Ministerial travel costs, in answer to a question asked during the Appropriation Bill 1993-94
(Serial 266) Committee stage.
11. VISIT TO CANADA AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - MOTION, AS AMENDED, AGREED TO:
The Minister for Aboriginal Development (Mr Hatton) made a statement relating to his recent travel overseas to the
United States of America and Canada.
Paper tabled: Mr Hatton laid on the Table the following Paper -
Aboriginal Land and Self-Determination, Exploring Alternative Approaches for the Northern
Territory, A Report on the Visit to Canada and the United States of America, 1 to 19 September 1993.
Mr Hatton moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
The Member for Arnhem (Mr Lanhupuy) moved the following amendment -
Add at the end of the motion -
"and that this Assembly resolves to continue to apply the policies of the Aboriginal Land Rights
(Northern Territory) Act in the administration of Aboriginal Land and the
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implementation of self-determination for the Aboriginal people of the
Territory in a context of the social and economic development of the Territory as a whole".
Debate ensued.
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - put and passed.
Question - That the amendment be agreed to - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 8 NOES, 16
Mr Bailey Mr Collins
Mr Bell Mr Coulter
Mr Cartwright Mr Dondas
Mr Ede Mr Finch
Mrs Hickey Mr Hatton
Mr Lanhupuy Mr Manzie
Mr Parish Mr McCarthy
Mr Stirling Mr Ortmann
Mrs Padgham-Purich
Mr Palmer
Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
Amendment negatived accordingly.
Mr Perron moved the following amendment -
Add at the end of the motion:
"and that this Assembly resolves to continue to develop policies relating to the Aboriginal Land
Rights (Northern Territory) Act, the administration of Aboriginal land and the implementation of
self-determination in the context of the social, economic and constitutional development of the
Territory as a whole".
Debate ensued.
Question - That the amendment be agreed to - put and passed.
Question - That the motion, as amended, be agreed to - put and passed.
12. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 278); and LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 1993
(Serial 279):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Take two Bills together:
The Minister for Lands, Housing and Local Government (Mr Hatton) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be
suspended as would prevent two Bills, namely the Local Government Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 278) and the Local
Government (Consequential Amendments) Bill 1993 (Serial 279) -
(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
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(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 Hatton, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to continue to provide for the constitution of
municipalities and community government areas and for the election of self-governing authorities to control
municipalities and community government areas, to provide for a similarity of power and function between
self-governing authorities, and for other purposes; and a Bill for an Act to amend various enactments consequential on
the passing of the Local Government Act 1993.
Bills read a first time.
Mr Hatton moved - That the Bills be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Victoria River (Mr Cartwright) debate was adjourned.
13. MEDICAL SERVICES AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 276):
The Minister for Health and Community Services (Mr Reed), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the
Medical Services Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Reed moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr Bailey) debate was adjourned.
14. CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 283):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), by leave, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) debate was adjourned.
15. UNIT TITLES AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 269); and REAL PROPERTY (UNIT TITLES) AMENDMENT BILL 1993
(Serial 270):
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 resumed.
Question - put and passed.
Bills read a second time.
The Assembly, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the Bills.
____________________
In the Committee
(Deputy Chairman - Mr Collins)
Unit Titles Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 269):
Bill, by leave, taken as a whole.
On the motion of the Minister for Lands, Housing and Local Government (Mr Hatton), by leave, the following amendments
were taken together and agreed to, after debate -
Insert after clause 5(b) the following:
"(ba) by inserting in the definition of parcel', after 'condominium development',
the words 'or an estate development to be completed in stages';";
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Insert after clause 5(b) the following:
"(bb) by inserting after the definition of 'schedule of unit entitlement' the
following:
'"stage", in relation to an estate development, means a separate part of land
into which the Estate, as defined in section 26N(1), is subdivided and in respect of
which the relevant consent authority has certified under section 96 of the Planning
Act that the requirements of Part V of that Act have been complied with; and'.";
Add at the end of clause 5 the following:
"(d) by inserting in the definition of units plan', after 'condominium
development' (twice occurring) the words 'or an estate development'.";
Insert after clause 8 the following new clauses:
"8A. ENDORSEMENT OF UNITS PLAN FOR REGISTRATION
Section 20(1) of the Principal Act is amended by omitting paragraph (a) and substituting the
following:
'(a) in the case of a unit development or condominium development - diagrams showing
the subdivision in accordance with the proposals as so approved;
(aa) in the case of an estate development -
a plan of survey prepared by a licensed surveyor showing the subdivision in
accordance with the proposals as so approved; and'.
"8B. TITLE TO UNITS AND COMMON PROPERTY
Section 23(1A) of the Principal Act is amended -
(a) by inserting, after 'condominium development' (first and second occurring),
the words 'or estate development'; and
(b) by omitting from paragraph (d) 'the developer' and substituting 'in the case of
a condominium development, the developer'.";
Insert after clause 9 the following new clause:
"9A. NO ALTERATION OF SCHEDULE OF UNIT ENTITLEMENT
Section 26 of the Principal Act is amended by inserting, after 'Part IIIA', the words 'section
26U, 26W or 26WA'.";
Omit from proposed section 26Q(3) paragraph (a) of clause 10 and insert in its stead the following:
"(a) a disclosure statement in duplicate;
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(aa) a fee of $500 or such other amount as is prescribed;
and";
Omit from proposed section 26Q(3)(b) of clause 10 "section 94(1)" and insert in its stead "section 95(1)";
Omit from proposed section 26R subsection (1) of clause 10 and insert in its stead the following:
"(1) A disclosure statement shall, on its first page, have typed or printed in block capital letters
of a size not less than 8 points and so as to be clearly legible, the warning specified in Schedule 2
(or such other warning in addition to or in substitution for that warning as is prescribed), and
no other information other than the title of the estate development.";
Insert at the end of proposed section 26R(2)(e) of clause 10 "and indicating the zoning under the
Planning Act for each lot";
Omit from proposed section 26U(1) of clause 10 "in a form approved by the Minister" and insert in its stead
"in an approved form";
Omit from proposed section 26U(1) paragraph (b) of clause 10 and insert in its stead the following:
"(b) to subdivide the parcel as indicated in the application,
and shall serve a copy of the application on the estate management corporation.";
Insert in proposed section 26U, after subsection (2) of clause 10, the following:
"(2A) An application under subsection (1)(b) shall be accompanied by a revised schedule of lot
entitlements for the lots in respect of which freehold titles have been issued under the Real Property (Unit
Titles) Act or are intended to be issued, prepared by a valuer.";
Omit from proposed section 26U(3) of clause 10 "approval under section 94(1)" and insert in its stead
"consent under section 94(1)";
Insert in proposed section 26U(4) of clause 10, after "disclosure statement", the words "so as to
allow the subdivision in accordance with the application under subsection (1)(b)";
Add at the end of proposed section 26U of clause 10 the following:
"(5) Where the Minister approves a subdivision referred to in subsection (1)(b) or the Court
determines under subsection (4) that the disclosure statement be varied, the developer shall lodge with
the Registrar-General for registration the instrument of approval or the order of the Court and a disclosure
statement
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containing the revised schedule of lot entitlements referred to in subsection (2A).";
Omit from proposed section 26W(2)(b) of clause 10 "a determination under section 94(1)" and insert in its
stead "an instrument of determination under section 95(1)";
Omit from proposed section 26W(2) paragraph (c) of clause 10 and insert in its stead the following:
"(c) where the variation, if approved, will affect common property - the consent in
writing, in an approved form, of each proprietor of a lot in the estate
development;
(d) a fee of $300 or such other amount as is prescribed; and
(e) a revised schedule of lot entitlements for the whole estate development prepared by
a valuer.
and the developer shall serve a copy of the application, and the documents required by this
subsection to accompany it, on the estate management corporation.";
Add at the end of proposed section 26W of clause 10 the following:
"(5) Where the Minister approves a variation under this section or the Court consents under subsection
(3) to the variation, the developer shall lodge with the Registrar- General for registration the instrument
of approval or order of the Court and the revised schedule of lot entitlements referred to in subsection
(2)(e).";
Insert in proposed Division 4, before proposed section 26X of clause 10 the following:
"26WA.REASSESSMENT OF UNIT ENTITLEMENTS AFTER COMPLETION OF ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
"(1) At any time in the third to sixth year after the completion of an estate development the estate
management corporation may apply to the Minister, in an approved form, for the Minister's approval to a
revised schedule of lot entitlements for the whole estate development prepared by a valuer and shall
serve a copy of the application and revised schedule on the owner of each lot.
"(2) Where the Minister approves a revised schedule of lot entitlements lodged under subsection (1), the
estate management corporation shall lodge with the Registrar-General for registration the instrument of
approval and the revised schedule.";
Omit from proposed section 26ZB of clause 10 "the Schedule to and in relation" and "or the Schedule" and
insert in their stead "Schedule 1 to and in relation to" and "or Schedule 1" respectively;
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Insert after clause 10 the following new clause:
"10A INCORPORATION OF PROPRIETORS OF UNITS
Section 27 of the Principal Act is amended -
(a) by inserting in subsection (1), after 'condominium development', the words 'or on
the issuing under the Real Property (Unit Titles) Act of the first freehold title to
land in an estate development'; and
(b) by inserting in subsection (2), after 'condominium development' (twice occurring),
the words 'or estate development'.";
Insert after clause 12 the following new clause:
"12A. APPORTIONMENT OF EXPENDITURE IN RESPECT OF CONDOMINIUM OR ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
Section 36A of the Principal Act is amended by inserting, after 'condominium development' (wherever
occurring), the words 'or estate development'.";
Omit clause 15;
Insert after clause 14 the following new clause:
"15A. COMMITTEE MAY EMPLOY AGENTS AND SERVANTS
Section 55(2) of the Principal Act is amended by inserting, after 'condominium development', the words
'or estate development'.";
Insert after clause 14 the following further new clause:
"15B. FIRST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Section 59 of the Principal Act is amended -
(a) by inserting in subsection (1), after 'condominium development', the words 'or
estate development'; and
(b) by inserting in subsection (3)(a), after '(including', the words 'guarantees
and warranties relating to equipment and'.";
Insert after clause 14 the following further new clause:
"15C. GENERAL MEETING AFTER REGISTRATION OF SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT COMPLETED STAGE OF CONDOMINIUM OR ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT
Section 59A(1) of the Principal Act is amended by inserting, after 'condominium development', the words
'or estate development'.";
Omit clause 16; and add at the end the following new clause:
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"19. SCHEDULE
"The Schedule to the Principal Act is amended -
(a) by omitting 'THE SCHEDULE' and substituting 'SCHEDULE 1'; and
(b) by adding at the end the following:
'SCHEDULE 2
Section 26R(1)
'WARNING: THIS STATEMENT CONTAINS DETAILS OF AN ESTATE DEVELOPMENT SCHEME WHICH IS
PROPOSED TO BE DEVELOPED IN (insert number of stages) STAGES ON THE LAND DESCRIBED
WITHIN.
PERSONS INTERESTED ARE ADVISED THAT THE PROPOSED SCHEME MAY BE VARIED AND MAY NOT
BE COMPLETED. HOWEVER, ANY DEPARTURE FROM THE PROPOSALS OUTLINED IN THE STATEMENT
WILL ATTRACT PROVISIONS OF THE PLANNING ACT AND PART IVB OF THE UNIT TITLES ACT.
THIS STATEMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED ALONE BUT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE RESULTS
OF THE SEARCHES AND INQUIRIES NORMALLY MADE IN RESPECT OF A LOT IN AN ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT SCHEME AND A LOT RESULTING FROM THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ALL RELEVANT INSTRUMENTS OF DETERMINATION UNDER THE PLANNING ACT.'.".
Bill, as amended, agreed to.
Bill to be reported with amendments.
Real Property (Unit Titles) Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 270):
Clauses 1 and 2, by leave, taken together, and agreed to.
Clause 3 negatived.
On the motion of Mr Hatton the following new clause was inserted in the Bill -
"CLAUSE 3
Section 9J of the Real Property (Unit Titles) Act is repealed and the following substituted:
'9J REGISTRATION OF DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
'The Registrar-General shall, after payment of the prescribed fee and lodgement with him, in accordance
with section 26E(1) or 26T(1) of the Unit Titles Act, of a copy of a disclosure statement, register it in
the folio in the Register comprising the parcel or the Crown lease, and, except in the case of a disclosure
statement relating to an estate development of a Crown lease, on each folio of the Register for the unit
comprising the balance of the parcel as the condominium or estate development proposal proceeds,
showing the date and time it was lodged.'.".
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Clause 4 read.
On the motion of Mr Hatton the following amendment was agreed to -
Omit all words after "and substituting" and insert in their stead "'section 26J(2)(a), 26U(5) or
26W(2)(a) of the Unit Titles Act, a notice in writing in pursuance of section 26J(3) or 26W(4) or an
instrument of approval or order of the Court referred to in section 26U(5) or 26W(5), as the case may be'".
Title agreed to.
Bill to be reported with amendments.
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The Speaker (Mr Dondas) resumed the Chair; the Deputy Chairman (Mr Collins) reported accordingly; and the reports
were adopted.
On the motion of the Minister for Lands, Housing and Local Government (Mr Hatton) the Bills were read a third time and
passed to be proposed laws.
16. CULLEN BAY AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 273):
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.
The Assembly, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the Bill.
____________________
In the Committee
(Chairman - Mr McCarthy)
Clauses 1 to 3, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
On the motion of the Minister for Lands, Housing and Local Government (Mr Hatton) the following new clause was inserted
in the Bill, after debate -
"3A. DEFINITIONS
"Section 2 of the Principal Act is amended by omitting from the definition of 'common property' the
words 'the revetments referred to in section 13,' and 'the revetments and'.".
Clause 4 agreed to.
On the motion of Mr Hatton the following new clause was inserted in the Bill -
"4A. INCORPORATION OF OWNERS OF LOTS
"Section 8(4) of the Principal Act is amended by inserting, after 'of the lots', the words 'in respect
of which freehold titles have issued'.".
Clause 5 agreed to.
On the motion of Mr Hatton the following new clause was added to the Bill -
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"6. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
"Section 14(1) of the Principal Act is amended by omitting all words before 'the common property' (first
occurring) and substituting '(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), for the purposes of imposing
a restrictive covenant on the use of a lot'.".
On the motion of Mr Hatton the following further new clause was added to the Bill -
"7. TRANSITIONAL
Section 17 of the Principal Act is amended by adding at the end the following:
'(3) Until the first meeting of the Management Corporation after the issuing of the first freehold
title to land referred to in section 8(1), the Developer may exercise the power of approval of the
Management Corporation under section 13(2) and on it so doing the approval shall be deemed to be that of
the Management Corporation.'.".
Title agreed to.
Bill to be reported with amendments.
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The Acting Speaker (Mr Collins) resumed the Chair; the Chairman (Mr McCarthy) reported accordingly; and the report
was adopted.
On the motion of the Minister for Lands, Housing and Local Government (Mr Hatton) the Bill was read a third time and
passed to be a proposed law.
17. PASTORAL LAND AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 262); LANDS ACQUISITION AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 264); and
FENCES AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 265):
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 resumed.
Question - put and passed.
Bills read a second time.
Leave granted for a motion for the third readings of the Bills to be moved forthwith.
On the motion of the Minister for Lands, Housing and Local Government (Mr Hatton) the Bills were read a third time and
passed to be proposed laws.
18. ADJOURNMENT:
The Minister for Correctional Services (Mr Poole) moved -
That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Papers tabled: The Member for Greatorex (Mr Collins), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers -
Letter, Geoff Moss, Secretary, The Enterprise Movement to Mr Denis Collins, MLA, Member for Greatorex, dated 18 October
1993; and the following attachments -
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Article, "Group claims fraud a factor in federal poll", Gold Coast Bulletin, dated 8 October 1993; and
Facts and Figures 1993 Election, dated 18 October 1993.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 9.17 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 October 1993:
Annual Reports:
Department of Correctional Services, 1992-93
Department of the Legislative Assembly, 1992-93
Northern Territory Liquor Commission, 1992-93.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
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