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Minutes of Proceedings - 2001-06-06

Eighth Assembly First Session 29/05/2001 Parliamentary Record No. 28
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Date : 06/06/2001
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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. RESPONSE TO PETITIONS:
      The Clerk, in accordance with Standing Orders 100A, tabled a response to the following petition:

      No. 70 – Support of homeless men in Alice Springs. (Paper 2489)

4. NOTICES:
      The following notices were given:
      Mr Reed: To present the Public Order and Anti-social Conduct Bill 2001 (Serial 335).
      Mr Baldwin: To present the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 325).
      Mr Manzie: To present the Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 323).
      Mr Manzie: To present the Prisons (Correctional Services) Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 336).
5. QUESTIONS:
      10:03 Ms Martin to Mr Burke.
      10:13 Ms Carter to Mr Reed.
      10:20 Mr Henderson to Mr Dunham.
      10:26 Mr Mitchell to Mr Dunham.
      10:32 Mr Henderson to Mr Dunham.
      Paper tabled: The Minister for Health, Family and Children’s Services (Mr Dunham) laid on the Table the following Paper –
Graph, Admissions to Sobering Up Shelter by NT Police and Night Patrol for period July 2000 to June 2001. (Paper 2494)

      1034 Mr Elferink to Mr Burke.
      10:36 Mr Ah Kit to Mr Palmer.
      10:40 Mr Mills to Mr Dunham.
      10:47 Ms Martin to Mr Baldwin.
      Paper tabled: The Minister for Health, Family and Children’s Services (Mr Dunham) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Newsletter, Millner Matters, June 2001. (Paper 2495)

      10:51 Mrs Braham to Mr Palmer.
      10:55 Mr Balch to Mr Palmer.
      10:58 Ms Martin to Mr Baldwin.
      Paper tabled: The Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment (Mr Baldwin) laid on the Table the following Paper –
Map, Aerial photograph of Rapid Creek Water Gardens. (Paper 2496)

      11:00 Ms Carter to Mr Baldwin.

      Answer to question: The Minister for Education (Mr Lugg) answered a question asked earlier this sitting relating to remote teachers non contact time.
      The Minister for Health, Family and Children’s Services (Mr Dunham) corrected references he had quoted from an ATSIC letter during an answer provided earlier this day.

      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Palmer) asked that further questions be placed on the Question Paper.

6. COMMERCIAL TENANCIES LEGISLATION WORKING PARTY REPORT, MAY 2001 – PAPER TABLED – STATEMENT - :
      The Minister for Industries and Business (Mr Baldwin) laid on the Table the Report of the Working Party, Commercial Tenancies Legislation, May 2001. (Paper 2490)
      Mr Baldwin made a statement relating thereto.
7. REPORT OF THE PAROLE BOARD OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY, 31 DECEMBER 2000 – PAPER TABLED – STATEMENT:
      The Minister for Correctional Services (Mr Manzie) laid on the Table the Report of the Parole Board of the Northern Territory for the year ending 31 December 2000. (Paper 2491)
      Mr Manzie made a statement relating thereto.
8. NT SAFE, CRIME PREVENTION INITIATIVE – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
      The Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services (Mr Reed) made a statement relating to the crime prevention initiative, NT Safe. (Paper 2492))
      Mr Reed moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
      Debate ensued.
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      Suspension of sitting: The sitting of the Assembly was suspended between 11:53 h and 14:00 h.
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      Debate resumed.
      Question put and passed.

9. DEVELOPMENT OF PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT – MINISTERIAL STATEMENT – STATEMENT NOTED:
      The Minister for Local Government (Dr Lim) made a statement relating to development of government Partnership Agreements with Local Government. (Paper 2493)
      Dr Lim moved – That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
      Debate ensued.
      Question – put and passed.

10. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILL 2001 (Serial 319):
      The Treasurer (Mr Reed), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Financial Management Act.
      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 Barkly (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.

11. CORPORATIONS (NORTHERN TERRITORY REQUEST) BILL 2001 (Serial 331); CORPORATIONS REFORM (NORTHERN TERRITORY) BILL 2001 (Serial 333); CORPORATIONS (NORTHERN TERRITORY) AMENDMENT BILL 2001 (Serial 332); AND CORPORATIONS REFORM (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS NT) BILL 2001 (Serial 334):
      Suspension of Standing Orders: The Leader of Government Business (Mr Palmer) on behalf of and at the request of the Attorney-General (Mr Burke) moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent Bills entitled: Corporations (Northern Territory Request) Bill 2001 (Serial 331); Corporations Reform (Northern Territory) Bill 2001 (Serial 333); Corporations (Northern Territory) Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 332); and Corporations Reform (Consequential Amendments NT) Bill 2001 (Serial 334) –

      (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 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.

      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Palmer) on behalf of and at the request of the Attorney-General (Mr Burke), pursuant to notice, presented a bill for an Act to request the Parliament of the Commonwealth to enact legislation in respect of certain matters relating to corporations and financial products and services; a Bill for an Act to amend the Corporations (Northern Territory) Act; a Bill for an Act to enact ancillary provisions relating to the enactment by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of new corporations legislation and new ASIC legislation and for other purposes; and a Bill to amend the various Acts and Regulations consequential on the enactment of the Corporations Reform (Northern Territory) Act 2001 and incidental to other legislation.
      Bills read a first time.
      Mr Palmer moved – That the Bills be now read a second time.
      Debate ensued.
      On the motion of the Member for Barkly (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.
12. CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL 2001 (Serial 327); and LAW REFORM (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 2001 (Serial 328):
      Suspension of Standing Orders: The Leader of Government Business (Mr Palmer) on behalf of and at the request of the Attorney-General (Mr Burke) moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent Bills: entitled Criminal Code Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 327); and Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2001 (Serial 328) –

      (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 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.

      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Palmer) on behalf of and at the request of the Attorney–General (Mr Burke), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code and a Bill for an Act to amend the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act.
      Bills read a first time.
      Mr Palmer moved – That the Bills be now read a second time.
      Debate ensued.
      On the motion of the Member for Barkly (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.

13. SENTENCING AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 2001 (Serial 322):
      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Palmer) on behalf of and at the request of the Attorney-General (Mr Burke), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Sentencing Act.
      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 Barkly (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.

14. SUMMARY OFFENCES AMENDMENT BILL 2001 (Serial 309):
      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Palmer) on behalf of and at the request of the Attorney-General (Mr Burke), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Summary Offences Act.
      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 Barkly (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.

15. ELECTRICITY REFORM AMENDMENT BILL 2001 (Serial 310); UTILITIES COMMISSION AMENDMENT BILL 2001 (Serial 311); WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE SERVICES AMENDMENT BILL 2001 (Serial 312); and ELECTRICITY NETWORKS (THIRD PARTY ACCESS) AMENDMENT BILL 2001 (Serial 313):
      Suspension of Standing Orders: The Treasurer (Mr Reed) moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent Bills entitled Electricity Reform Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 310); Utilities Commission Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 311); Water Supply and Sewerage Services Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 312); and Electricity Networks (Third Party Access) Amendment Bill 2001 (Serial 313) –

      (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 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.
      The Treasurer (Mr Reed), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Electricity Reform Act; a Bill for an Act to amend the Utilities Commission Act; a Bill for an Act to amend the Water Supply and Sewerage Services Act; and a Bill for an Act to amend the Electricity Networks (Third Party Access) Act.
      Bills read a first time.
      Mr Burke moved – That the Bills be now read a second time.
      Debate ensued.
      On the motion of the Member for Stuart (Dr Toyne) debate was adjourned.

16. TELECOMMUNICATIONS (INTERCEPTION) NORTHERN TERRITORY BILL 2001 (Serial 326):
      The Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services (Mr Reed), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to enable the Police Force of the Northern Territory to be declared an agency for the purposes of the Telecommunications (Interception) Act 1979 of the commonwealth and for related purposes.
      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 Barkly (Mrs Hickey) debate was adjourned.

17. WEAPONS CONTROL BILL 2001 (Serial 324):
      The Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services (Mr Reed), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to regulate weapons (other than firearms) and body armour.
      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 Stuart (Dr Toyne) debate was adjourned.

18. FIRST HOME OWNER GRANT AMENDMENT BILL 2001 (Serial 318):
      The Treasurer (Mr Reed), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the First Home Owner Grant Act.
      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 Stuart (Dr Toyne) debate was adjourned.
19. WORK HEALTH AMENDMENT BILL 2001 (Serial 305):
      The Minister for Industries and Business (Mr Baldwin), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Work Health Act.
      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 Stuart (Dr Toyne) debate was adjourned.

20. MARINE AMENDMENT BILL 2001(Serial 298):
      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 Territory Ports (Mr Palmer) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.

21. ADJOURNMENT:
      The Leader of Government Business (Mr Palmer) moved – That the Assembly do now adjourn.
      Question – put and passed.
      The Assembly adjourned at 18:45 h until Thursday 7th June 2001 at 10:00 h.
      ATTENDANCE:
      All Members attended the sitting.
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