Minutes of Proceedings - 1993-12-01
Sixth Assembly First Session 30/11/1993 Parliamentary Record No. 23
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Date : 01/12/1993__________________________________________________________________________________
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. NOTICES:
The following notices were given:
Mr Coulter: To present the Northern Territory Tourist Commission Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 293).
Mr Reed: To present the Adoption of Children Bill 1993 (Serial 289).
Mr Stone: To present the Mining Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 291).
Mr Poole: To present the Prisons (Correctional Services) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 296).
4. STATEMENT BY SPEAKER - ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ASKED RE PROFILE AUSTRALIA'S NORTHERN TERRITORY":
The Speaker made a statement in answer to questions asked by Members of the Opposition during these sittings relating to
the production of the book "Profile Australia's Northern Territory" and his involvement as a Director of the Company,
Sovereign Gold.
The Speaker also answered a written question by the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) relating to the use of the
Northern Territory Coat of Arms in the publication.
Papers tabled: The Speaker laid on the Table the following Papers -
Statement by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly the Hon. Nick Dondas, MLA; and
Answer from the Speaker to written question No. 327 from Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) re "Profile Australia's Northern Territory".
5. QUESTIONS:
Questions were asked of Ministers.
Paper tabled: The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, Terry Smith, Parliamentary Labor Leader to the Finch Family, dated 17 October 1990.
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
Supplementary answer: The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) gave an answer to a question asked by the Member for Barkly
(Mrs Hickey) this day.
6. FURTHER NOTICES:
The following further notices were given, by leave:
Mr Perron: To present the Criminal Code Amendment Bill (No. 3) 1993 (Serial 304).
Mr Perron: To present the Justices Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 305).
Mr Perron: To present the Police Administration Amendment Bill (No. 3) 1993 (Serial 303).
7. INITIATIVES FOR WOMEN IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY - PAPER TABLED - STATEMENT - PAPER NOTED:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Initiatives for Women in the Northern Territory 1983-1993.
Mr Perron made a statement relating thereto.
Mr Perron moved - That the Assembly take note of the Paper.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
8. YUENDUMU COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT SCHEME - PAPER TABLED - STATEMENT - MOTION TO NOTE PAPER:
The Minister for Lands, Housing and Local Government (Mr Hatton) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Yuendumu Community Government Scheme.
Mr Hatton made a statement relating thereto.
Mr Hatton moved - That the Assembly take note of the Paper.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Victoria River (Mr Cartwright) debate was adjourned.
9. JURIES AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 284):
The Member for Greatorex (Mr Collins), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Juries Act to
restore the right to trial by jury in civil cases.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Collins moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Jingili (Mr Setter) debate was adjourned.
10. DISCHARGE OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the following Government Business, Orders of the Day be
discharged from the Notice Paper -
No. 12, Report on Small Business in the Northern Territory - Ministerial Statement;
No. 13, National Trust of Australia (Northern Territory) Annual Report, 1991-92 - Ministerial Statement;
No. 14, Northern Territory Tourism Consolidation and Consultation - Ministerial Statement; and
No. 17, Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park, Plan of Management - Paper.
Question - put and passed.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 11.53 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
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11. DEVELOPMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - MOTION NEGATIVED:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) moved - That this Assembly -
(1) recognises the efforts of the Territory's pioneers of economic development;
(2) acknowledges the difficulties under which they have had to operate; and
(3) calls for positive policy initiatives to develop the vast potential of the Territory's
primary industries, thereby providing the Territory with a sustainable base for rapid growth in light
industrial and service industries.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Map, Katherine - Daly Basin Potential Development Area, Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries.
Debate continued.
Question - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 8 NOES, 14
Mr Bell Mr Coulter
Mr Cartwright Mr Dondas
Mr Collins Mr Finch
Mr Ede Mr Hatton
Mr Lanhupuy Mr Manzie
Mr Parish Mr McCarthy
Mr Rioli Mr Ortmann
Mr Stirling Mr Palmer
Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
Motion negatived accordingly.
12. OPERATION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM - MOTION NEGATIVED:
The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) moved - That this Assembly expresses its concern at the Government's failure
to respond meaningfully to the Territory community's concern about the operation of the criminal justice system and its
protection of the victims of sexual abuse, notably and predominantly the women of the Territory.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, Hon. D.W. Manzie, MLA, Attorney-General to Mr N.R. Bell, MLA, Member for Macdonnell, dated 17 May 1993.
Debate continued.
Question - put and negatived.
13. HOME OWNERSHIP AND PUBLIC HOUSING - MOTION AGREED TO:
The Member for Victoria River (Mr Cartwright) moved - That this Assembly calls for positive policy initiatives to:
(1) increase the level of home ownership by Territorians; and
(2) provide high quality and efficient public housing services for those with special needs or
unable to afford private housing.
Paper tabled: Mr Cartwright, by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
"Initiatives in Housing", Discussion Paper from Territory Labor Leader Brian Ede.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
14. MISUSE OF DRUGS AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 302):
The Member for Greatorex (Mr Collins), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Misuse of Drugs Act
to provide for the cultivation of fibre hemp as a crop.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Collins moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Reed) debate was adjourned.
15. NORTHERN TERRITORY ABORIGINAL SACRED SITES AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 234):
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 negatived.
16. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION BILL 1993 (Serial 268):
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.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 9 NOES, 14
Mr Bailey Mr Coulter
Mr Bell Mr Dondas
Mr Cartwright Mr Finch
Mr Collins Mr Hatton
Mr Ede Mr Manzie
Mrs Hickey Mr McCarthy
Mr Lanhupuy Mr Ortmann
Mr Rioli Mr Palmer
Mr Stirling Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the negative.
17. MOTOR VEHICLES AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 300); and TRAFFIC AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 299):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Take two Bills together: The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Manzie) moved - That so
much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent two Bills, namely the Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial
300) and the Traffic Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 299) -
(a) being presented and read a first time together and one motion being put in regard to, respectively,
the second readings, the Committee's report stage, and the third readings of the Bills together; and
(b) the consideration of the Bills separately in the Committee of the Whole.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no
dissentient voice.
Mr Manzie, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Motor Vehicles Act; and a Bill for an Act to
amend the Traffic Act.
Bills read a first time.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bills be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) debate was adjourned.
18. MOTOR VEHICLES AMENDMENT ACT 1992 AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 297):
The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Motor
Vehicles Amendment Act 1992.
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.
19. BAIL AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 290):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Bail Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
20. TRUSTEE AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 292):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Trustee Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
21. SUMMARY OFFENCES AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 294):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Summary Offences
Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
22. REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 295):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Registration of
Births, Deaths and Marriages Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
23. CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 298):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, 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 Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
24. CLASSIFICATION OF PUBLICATIONS AND FILMS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 301):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Classification of
Publications and Films Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
25. CONTINUITY AND CHANGE IN EDUCATION - PAPER NOTED:
The order of the day having been read for resumption of the debate on the question - That the Assembly take note of the
Paper -
Debate resumed.
Question - put and passed.
26. AUDITOR-GENERAL'S ANNUAL REPORT, 1992-93 - PAPER NOTED:
The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question - That the Assembly take note of
the Paper -
Debate resumed.
Question - put and passed.
27. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, M.J. Palmer, Commissioner of Police to Mr N.R. Bell, MLA, dated 26 October 1993.
Debate continued.
Papers tabled: the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), by leave, laid on the Table the following further Papers -
Letter, Mr N.R. Bell, MLA, Member for Macdonnell to Mr L. Flanagan, QC, Director of Public
Prosecutions, dated 26 August 1993;
Affidavit sworn by M.H. Ortmann, dated 23 October 1992 in Finnane v Ortmann & Ors;
Report under section 59, draft planning instrument AS252 by N.T. Planning Authority, dated 30 July 1991;
Alice Springs Town Council submission re draft planning instrument AS252, dated 18 June 1991;
Copy of Transcript of interview on ABC Radio between reporter David Moncrieff and Max Ortmann, on or about 23 October 1993;
Copy of Transcript of interview with Max Ortmann by Louise Maher on ABC Radio on 13 November 1993; and
Statutory Declaration by Neil Bell of certain facts associated with the public debate in respect
of draft planning instrument, dated 26 August 1993.
Debate continued.
And the Assembly having continued to sit until 12 midnight -
THURSDAY 2 DECEMBER 1993, A.M.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 12.17 a.m. until today at 10.00 a.m.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Wednesday 1 December 1993:
Annual Reports:
Department of Lands, Housing and Local Government, 1992-93
Jabiru Town Development Authority, 1992-93
Museums and Art Galleries Board, 1992-93
Northern Territory Housing Commission, 1992-93
Strehlow Centre Board, 1992-93.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting
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Date : 01/12/1993
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. NOTICES:
The following notices were given:
Mr Coulter: To present the Northern Territory Tourist Commission Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 293).
Mr Reed: To present the Adoption of Children Bill 1993 (Serial 289).
Mr Stone: To present the Mining Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 291).
Mr Poole: To present the Prisons (Correctional Services) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 296).
4. STATEMENT BY SPEAKER - ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ASKED RE PROFILE AUSTRALIA'S NORTHERN TERRITORY":
The Speaker made a statement in answer to questions asked by Members of the Opposition during these sittings relating to
the production of the book "Profile Australia's Northern Territory" and his involvement as a Director of the Company,
Sovereign Gold.
The Speaker also answered a written question by the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) relating to the use of the
Northern Territory Coat of Arms in the publication.
Papers tabled: The Speaker laid on the Table the following Papers -
Statement by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly the Hon. Nick Dondas, MLA; and
Answer from the Speaker to written question No. 327 from Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) re "Profile Australia's Northern Territory".
5. QUESTIONS:
Questions were asked of Ministers.
Paper tabled: The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, Terry Smith, Parliamentary Labor Leader to the Finch Family, dated 17 October 1990.
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
Supplementary answer: The Treasurer (Mr Coulter) gave an answer to a question asked by the Member for Barkly
(Mrs Hickey) this day.
6. FURTHER NOTICES:
The following further notices were given, by leave:
Mr Perron: To present the Criminal Code Amendment Bill (No. 3) 1993 (Serial 304).
Mr Perron: To present the Justices Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 305).
Mr Perron: To present the Police Administration Amendment Bill (No. 3) 1993 (Serial 303).
7. INITIATIVES FOR WOMEN IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY - PAPER TABLED - STATEMENT - PAPER NOTED:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Initiatives for Women in the Northern Territory 1983-1993.
Mr Perron made a statement relating thereto.
Mr Perron moved - That the Assembly take note of the Paper.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
8. YUENDUMU COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT SCHEME - PAPER TABLED - STATEMENT - MOTION TO NOTE PAPER:
The Minister for Lands, Housing and Local Government (Mr Hatton) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Yuendumu Community Government Scheme.
Mr Hatton made a statement relating thereto.
Mr Hatton moved - That the Assembly take note of the Paper.
Debate ensued.
On the motion of the Member for Victoria River (Mr Cartwright) debate was adjourned.
9. JURIES AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 284):
The Member for Greatorex (Mr Collins), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Juries Act to
restore the right to trial by jury in civil cases.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Collins moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Jingili (Mr Setter) debate was adjourned.
10. DISCHARGE OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the following Government Business, Orders of the Day be
discharged from the Notice Paper -
No. 12, Report on Small Business in the Northern Territory - Ministerial Statement;
No. 13, National Trust of Australia (Northern Territory) Annual Report, 1991-92 - Ministerial Statement;
No. 14, Northern Territory Tourism Consolidation and Consultation - Ministerial Statement; and
No. 17, Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park, Plan of Management - Paper.
Question - put and passed.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 11.53 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
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11. DEVELOPMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - MOTION NEGATIVED:
The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) moved - That this Assembly -
(1) recognises the efforts of the Territory's pioneers of economic development;
(2) acknowledges the difficulties under which they have had to operate; and
(3) calls for positive policy initiatives to develop the vast potential of the Territory's
primary industries, thereby providing the Territory with a sustainable base for rapid growth in light
industrial and service industries.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Map, Katherine - Daly Basin Potential Development Area, Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries.
Debate continued.
Question - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 8 NOES, 14
Mr Bell Mr Coulter
Mr Cartwright Mr Dondas
Mr Collins Mr Finch
Mr Ede Mr Hatton
Mr Lanhupuy Mr Manzie
Mr Parish Mr McCarthy
Mr Rioli Mr Ortmann
Mr Stirling Mr Palmer
Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
Motion negatived accordingly.
12. OPERATION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM - MOTION NEGATIVED:
The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) moved - That this Assembly expresses its concern at the Government's failure
to respond meaningfully to the Territory community's concern about the operation of the criminal justice system and its
protection of the victims of sexual abuse, notably and predominantly the women of the Territory.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, Hon. D.W. Manzie, MLA, Attorney-General to Mr N.R. Bell, MLA, Member for Macdonnell, dated 17 May 1993.
Debate continued.
Question - put and negatived.
13. HOME OWNERSHIP AND PUBLIC HOUSING - MOTION AGREED TO:
The Member for Victoria River (Mr Cartwright) moved - That this Assembly calls for positive policy initiatives to:
(1) increase the level of home ownership by Territorians; and
(2) provide high quality and efficient public housing services for those with special needs or
unable to afford private housing.
Paper tabled: Mr Cartwright, by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
"Initiatives in Housing", Discussion Paper from Territory Labor Leader Brian Ede.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
14. MISUSE OF DRUGS AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 302):
The Member for Greatorex (Mr Collins), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Misuse of Drugs Act
to provide for the cultivation of fibre hemp as a crop.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Collins moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Reed) debate was adjourned.
15. NORTHERN TERRITORY ABORIGINAL SACRED SITES AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 234):
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 negatived.
16. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION BILL 1993 (Serial 268):
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.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 9 NOES, 14
Mr Bailey Mr Coulter
Mr Bell Mr Dondas
Mr Cartwright Mr Finch
Mr Collins Mr Hatton
Mr Ede Mr Manzie
Mrs Hickey Mr McCarthy
Mr Lanhupuy Mr Ortmann
Mr Rioli Mr Palmer
Mr Stirling Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the negative.
17. MOTOR VEHICLES AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 300); and TRAFFIC AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 299):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Take two Bills together: The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Manzie) moved - That so
much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent two Bills, namely the Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial
300) and the Traffic Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 299) -
(a) being presented and read a first time together and one motion being put in regard to, respectively,
the second readings, the Committee's report stage, and the third readings of the Bills together; and
(b) the consideration of the Bills separately in the Committee of the Whole.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no
dissentient voice.
Mr Manzie, pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Motor Vehicles Act; and a Bill for an Act to
amend the Traffic Act.
Bills read a first time.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bills be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) debate was adjourned.
18. MOTOR VEHICLES AMENDMENT ACT 1992 AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 297):
The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Motor
Vehicles Amendment Act 1992.
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.
19. BAIL AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 290):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Bail Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
20. TRUSTEE AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 292):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Trustee Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
21. SUMMARY OFFENCES AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 294):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Summary Offences
Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
22. REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 295):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Registration of
Births, Deaths and Marriages Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
23. CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 298):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, 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 Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
24. CLASSIFICATION OF PUBLICATIONS AND FILMS AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 301):
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Classification of
Publications and Films Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Manzie moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
25. CONTINUITY AND CHANGE IN EDUCATION - PAPER NOTED:
The order of the day having been read for resumption of the debate on the question - That the Assembly take note of the
Paper -
Debate resumed.
Question - put and passed.
26. AUDITOR-GENERAL'S ANNUAL REPORT, 1992-93 - PAPER NOTED:
The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question - That the Assembly take note of
the Paper -
Debate resumed.
Question - put and passed.
27. ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, M.J. Palmer, Commissioner of Police to Mr N.R. Bell, MLA, dated 26 October 1993.
Debate continued.
Papers tabled: the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), by leave, laid on the Table the following further Papers -
Letter, Mr N.R. Bell, MLA, Member for Macdonnell to Mr L. Flanagan, QC, Director of Public
Prosecutions, dated 26 August 1993;
Affidavit sworn by M.H. Ortmann, dated 23 October 1992 in Finnane v Ortmann & Ors;
Report under section 59, draft planning instrument AS252 by N.T. Planning Authority, dated 30 July 1991;
Alice Springs Town Council submission re draft planning instrument AS252, dated 18 June 1991;
Copy of Transcript of interview on ABC Radio between reporter David Moncrieff and Max Ortmann, on or about 23 October 1993;
Copy of Transcript of interview with Max Ortmann by Louise Maher on ABC Radio on 13 November 1993; and
Statutory Declaration by Neil Bell of certain facts associated with the public debate in respect
of draft planning instrument, dated 26 August 1993.
Debate continued.
And the Assembly having continued to sit until 12 midnight -
THURSDAY 2 DECEMBER 1993, A.M.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 12.17 a.m. until today at 10.00 a.m.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Wednesday 1 December 1993:
Annual Reports:
Department of Lands, Housing and Local Government, 1992-93
Jabiru Town Development Authority, 1992-93
Museums and Art Galleries Board, 1992-93
Northern Territory Housing Commission, 1992-93
Strehlow Centre Board, 1992-93.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting
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