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Minutes of Proceedings - 2000-11-29

Eighth Assembly First Session 28/11/2000 Parliamentary Record No. 26
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Date : 29/11/2000
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1. MEETING:
      The Assembly met at 10.00 h. The Speaker, the Honourable T. R. McCarthy, took the Chair.

2. PRAYERS.

3. VISITORS:
      The Speaker advised Members of the presence in the Speaker’s Gallery of Mrs Eleanor Graves, niece of the late Deric Thompson, former Clerk of the first Legislative Council.
      On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitor.

      The Speaker advised members of the presence in the public galleries of students from Bakewell Primary School accompanied by their teacher Mr Mark Monaghan and Malak Primary School students accompanied by their teacher Ms Deanna Palmer.
      On behalf of all Members the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.
4. CONDOLENCE – DERIC R M THOMPSON – MOTION AGREED TO:
      The Speaker, Honourable T R McCarthy, advised Members of the death on 27 October 2000 of Mr Deric Robert Mannering Thompson, first Clerk of the Legislative Council from 13 February 1948 and until 31 December 1959.
      The Treasurer (Mr Reed), by leave, moved – That the Assembly express its deep regret at the death of Deric Robert Mannering Thompson, Clerk of the Legislative Council from 13 February 1948 to 31 December 1959, and place on record its appreciation of his long, meritorious and dedicated service to the Northern Territory and tender its profound sympathy to his family (Paper 2205).
      Mr Reed thereupon addressed the Assembly.
      Debate ensued.
      Question – put and passed.
      Motion agreed to.

      As a mark of respect Members stood in their places for one minute, in silence.
5. PETITIONS:
      The Member for Fannie Bay (Ms Martin) presented petition No. 56, from (39 petitioners) requesting the Assembly to repeal the Mandatory Sentencing legislation (Paper 2206); and, by leave, presented petition No. 57, from (5572 petitioners) relating to the repeal of Mandatory Sentencing legislation (Paper 2216).
      Petitions read.

      The Member for Stuart (Dr Toyne) presented petition No. 58 from (3321 petitioners) requesting the Assembly take action to prevent the spread of the cane toads into the Territory (Paper 2207).
      Petition read.
6. NOTICE:
      The following notice was given:
      Mr Balch: To present the Gaming Machine Amendment Bill 2000 (Serial 286).
7. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Palmer) moved – That leave of absence for this sitting day be granted to the Chief Minister (Mr Burke).
      Question – put and passed.
8. QUESTIONS:
      10:18 Ms Martin to Mr Reed.
      10:23 Mr Hatton to Mr Dunham.
      10:29 Mr Stirling to Mr Reed.
      10:34 Ms Carter to Mr Manzie.
      10:42 Mr Stirling to Mr Reed.
      10:46 Mr Balch to Mr Reed.
      Papers tabled: The Treasurer (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the following Paper –
Extract, Budget Paper 1997/98, Part 5 – Contingent Liabilities at 30 June 1998, page 84 (Paper 2210); and Police, Fire and Emergency Services, 1999/2000 (Paper 2211).

      10:50 Ms Martin to Baldwin.
      10:53 Mr Mills to Mr Reed.
      10:57 Mr Ah Kit to Mr Reed.
      11:05 Mr Elferink to Mr Palmer.
      11:10 Mr Ah Kit to Mr Manzie.

      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Palmer) asked that further question be placed on the Question Paper.
9. ABORIGINAL LIAISON AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
      The Minister for Resource Development (Mr Manzie) made a statement relating to initiatives undertaken by the government in areas of Aboriginal liaison and community services (Paper 2208).
      Paper tabled: Mr Manzie laid on the Table the following Paper –
Aboriginal Mining Enterprise Task Force, building relationships to stimulate new thinking and innovative industry (Paper 2213).

      Mr Manzie moved – That the Assembly take note of the statement.
      Debate ensued.
      Question – put and passed.
      Suspension of sitting: The sitting of the Assembly was suspended between 12:16 h and 14:15 h.
10. DISCUSSION OF MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE – CHRONIC DISEASES AMONGST INDIGENOUS TERRITORIANS:
      The Speaker advised that the Member for Wanguri (Mr Henderson) had proposed as a definite matter of public importance for discussion this day:
          The continuing escalation in the incidence of chronic disease amongst Territorians, and the failure of the Northern Territory Government to:

          (a) fully implemented the chronic disease strategy announced by the Minister for Health in this Assembly in August 1999; and
          (b) provide appropriate and adequate support to initiatives being taken by individual communities.
      The proposed discussion having received the necessary support –
      The Speaker thereupon called Mr Henderson to address the Assembly.
      Discussion ensued.
      Paper tabled: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Elferink) laid on the Table the following Paper –
Article, Desert art helps meet a spiritual and a medical need – The Age, dated 14 November 2000
(Paper 2215).

      Discussion continued.
      Discussion concluded.

11. STATUTE LAW REVISION BILL (No. 2) 2000 (Serial 285):
      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Palmer), on behalf of and at the request of the Chief Minister (Mr Burke), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to revise and correct the law of the Territory in minor respects.
      Bill read a first time.
      Mr Reed moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
      Debate ensued.
      On the motion of the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) debate was adjourned.

11. WEEDS MANAGEMENT BILL 2000 (Serial 284):
      The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Palmer), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to protect the Territory’s economy, community, industry and environment from the adverse impact of weeds.
      Bill read a first time.
      Mr Palmer moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
      Debate ensued.
      On the motion of the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) debate was adjourned.
12. ORDER OF BUSINESS:
      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Palmer) moved – That Government Business, Orders of the Day No. 5, relating to the Treasurer’s Annual Financial Report 1999/2000 be postponed until after consideration of Orders of the Day, Numbered 1 to 4, 6 and 7.
      Question – put and passed.
13. FIREARMS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 2000 (Serial 272):
      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 ensued.
      Question – put and passed.
      Bill read a second time.
      The Assembly resolved itself into Committee of the Whole.

      In Committee
      (Deputy Chairman – Ms Carter)

      Bill, by leave, taken as a whole.
      Schedule of Amendments No. 83 standing in the name of the Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services (Mr Reed), by leave, taken together, forthwith.
      Mr Reed thereupon moved amendments circulated in the Schedule of Amendments No. 83.
      The Bill was amended, as follows:

      In Clause 4:
      Omit from paragraph (f) all words after 'device' and substitute 'means –

          (a) a rifle or shotgun action; or

          (b) a pistol or revolver frame.'.
      In Clause 24, insert in proposed subsection (3) ', other than the holder of a firearms dealer licence,' after 'person'.

      Amendments agreed to.
      Bill, as amended, agreed to.
      Bill to be reported with amendments.
      The Assembly resumed; the Deputy Speaker (Mr Mitchell) resumed the Chair; and the Chairman (Ms Carter) reported that the Committee had considered the Bill and agreed to the same with amendments.

      On the motion of the Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services (Mr Reed) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
14. PROSTITUTION REGULATION AMENDMENT BILL 2000 (Serial 276):
      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.
      Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bill to be moved forthwith.
      On the motion of the Minister for Racing, Gaming and Licensing (Mr Baldwin) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
15. CEMETERIES AMENDMENT BILL 2000 (Serial 278):
      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.
      Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bill to be moved forthwith.
      On the motion of the Minister for Local Government (Dr Lim) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
16. HOUSING AMENDMENT BILL 2000 (Serial 270):
      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.
      Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bill to be moved forthwith.
      On the motion of the Minister for Housing (Dr Lim) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
17. HAWKERS ACT REPEAL BILL 2000 (Serial 279):
      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.
      Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bill to be moved forthwith.
      On the motion of the Minister for Local Government (Dr Lim) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
18. CARAVAN PARKS ACT REPEAL BILL 2000 (Serial 277):
      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.
      Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bill to be moved forthwith.
      On the motion of the Minister for Local Government (Dr Lim) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
19. PRODUCTION OF RECORDS OF THE ASSEMBLY, STANDING ORDER 296 – MOTION AGREED TO:
      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Palmer) moved – That pursuant to Standing Order 296, special leave be granted for the production of parliamentary records by the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly for the purposes of certification of the Minutes of Proceedings dated 6 October 1994 to the effect that the following document was deemed to have been tabled in the Legislative Assembly on that day -

      Lands Acquisition Act:
      Statement of Reasons for Acquisition - East Arm, pursuant to section 44(3), dated 6 October 1994 (Paper 177).

      Debate ensued.
      Question – put and passed.

20. 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 –
Article,Portrait of the artist as a victim, News Extra The Age, dated 11 November 2000 (Paper 2217).

      Debate continued.
      Paper tabled: The Member for Braitling (Mrs Braham), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper –
Article, Portrait of the artist as a victim, www.theage.com.au/ (Paper 2218).
      Debate continued.
      Paper tabled: The Member for Sanderson (Mr Manzie) laid on the Table the following Paper –
Letter, Hon D W Manzie to Mr George Brown, The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor, dated 24 November 2000 re tropical splendour for Darwin and Singapore (Paper 2219).

      Debate continued.
      Question – put and passed.
      And the Assembly adjourned at 17:50 h until 10:00 h, Thursday 30 November 2000.
      The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Wednesday 29 November 2000 –

      Annual Reports:
      Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority, 1999/2000 (Paper 2212)
      Heritage Advisory Council (9th), 1999/2000 (Paper 2214)
      Lands, Planning and Environment, 1999/2000 (Paper 2209)
      ATTENDANCE:
      All Members attended the sitting, except Mr Burke and Mrs Hickey, on leave.
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