Minutes of Proceedings - 1993-10-21
Sixth Assembly First Session 19/10/1993 Parliamentary Record No. 21
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Date : 21/10/1993__________________________________________________________________________________
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. PETITION:
Mr Manzie presented a petition from 59 citizens of the Northern Territory requesting the Assembly to legislate to
change speed limits on roads in residential areas.
Petition read.
4. QUESTIONS:
Questions were asked of Ministers.
Paper tabled: The Member for Millner (Mr Parish), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Section 4 "Strategic Plan/Master Programme", State Square Project Contract.
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
Paper tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Section 27 "Security and Performances Undertakings", State Square Project Contract.
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
Papers tabled: The Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr Bailey), by leave, laid on the Table the following
Papers -
Table, "Cost Breakdown Parliament House/Supreme Court"; and
Extract, page 5 from the New Parliament House Committee Report on "Proposed Conceptual Plans for a
New Parliament House in State Square".
5. PROPOSED CENSURE OF THE MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND WORKS - COST OF STATE SQUARE PROJECT - MOTION NEGATIVED:
Suspension of Standing Orders: The Member for Millner (Mr Parish) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be
suspended as would prevent him moving a motion to censure the Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Manzie) for failing
to tell Territorians:
(1) the truth concerning the cost of the State Square Project;
(2) the true reasons for the cost blow-out on the Project; and
(3) the true extent of the prolongation and variation claims submitted by local subcontractors working on the
Project.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no
dissentient voice.
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Mr Parish thereupon moved -
That this Assembly censures the Minister for Transport and Works for failing to tell Territorians:
(1) the truth concerning the cost of the State Square Project;
(2) the true reasons for the cost blow-out on the project; and
(3) the true extent of the prolongation and variation claims submitted by local sub-contractors working on the Project.
Debate ensued.
Papers tabled: Mr Parish, by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers -
Plan SK-27 dated June 1988 by Meldrum Burrows and Partners;
Plan SK-28 dated June 1988 by Meldrum Burrows and Partners;
Plan SK-29 dated June 1988 by Meldrum Burrows and Partners;
Plan SK-30 dated June 1988 by Meldrum Burrows and Partners; and
Plan SK-31 dated June 1988 by Meldrum Burrows and Partners.
Debate continued.
Suspension of Standing Orders - extension of time: The Member for Karama (Mr Palmer) moved - That so much of
Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Manzie) from completing his
speech.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
Debate continued.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 12.26 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.
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Debate resumed.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Education (Mr Finch) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Estimated State Square Costs.
Debate continued.
Mr Finch moved - That the question be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 14 NOES, 10
Mr Coulter Mr Bailey
Mr Dondas Mr Bell
Mr Finch Mr Cartwright
Mr Manzie Mr Collins
Mr McCarthy Mr Ede
Mr Ortmann Mrs Hickey
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Mrs Padgham-Purich Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Palmer Mr Parish
Mr Perron Mr Rioli
Mr Poole Mr Stirling
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put and negatived.
6. OMBUDSMAN, ANNUAL REPORT, 1992-93 - PAPER TABLED - PAPER PRINTED - MOTION TO NOTE PAPER:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) laid on the Table the Ombudsman's Annual Report for 1992-93.
Mr Perron moved - That the Paper be printed.
Question - put and passed.
Mr Perron moved - That the Assembly take note of the Paper.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
7. PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE, ELEVENTH, TWELFTH AND THIRTEENTH REPORTS - PAPERS TABLED - REPORTS ADOPTED:
The Chairman of the Publications Committee (Mr Setter) laid on the Table the Eleventh, Twelfth and Thirteenth Reports of
the Publications Committee recommending that the following Papers be printed:
Eleventh Report -
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Date
Title Tabled
The Electrical Workers and Contractors Licensing Board,
Ninth Annual Report 1991-92 23. 2.93
National Trust of Australia, Annual Report 1991-92 24. 2.93
Northern Territory Tourist Commission, Financial
Statements as at 30 June 1992 25. 2.93
Department of Correctional Services, Annual Report 1992,
Pursuant to Section 5 of the Juvenile Justice Act 25. 2.93
Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park Plan of Management 4. 3.93
Northern Territory Law Reform Committee, Annual Report 1991-92 4. 3.93
Office of the Valuer-General, Annual Report 1991-92 4. 3.93
Commissioner of Corporate Affairs, Registrar of Cooperatives,
Registrar of Credit Unions and Registrar of Building
Societies, Annual Reports 1990-91 and 1991-92 4. 3.93
Northern Territory Grain Marketing Board, Annual Report 1991-92 4. 3.93
Report on the Outcome of Police Investigations into
Allegations of Corruption in the Prison System and Related Matters 24. 2.93
Adelaide to Darwin Railway, Australian National Railway
Report January 1993, dated 2 March 1993 2. 3.93
Alcohol Use in the Northern Territory, February-March 1992 2. 3.93
Department of Correctional Services, 5 Year Plan 3. 3.93
Report on the Official Visit to Indonesia by the Northern
Territory Minister for Industries and Development and
Asian Relations and Trade, the Hon Shane L. Stone, 6-13 December 1992 4. 3.93
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Twelfth Report -
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Date
Title Tabled
Northern Territory Government and Public Authorities
Superannuation Scheme, Actuarial Review as at 30 June 1992 19. 5.93
NT Public Sector Forward Estimates of Expenditure 1993-94
and 1994-95 and correction to Forward Estimates 25. 5.93
Kuyunba Conservation Reserve, Plan of Management, Attachment A 25. 5.93
Kuyunba Conservation Reserve, Plan of Management,
Attachment B, Review of Public Submissions 25. 5.93
Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, Plan of Management, Attachment A 25. 5.93
Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, Plan of Management,
Attachment B, Public Representations 25. 5.93
Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, Plan of Management,
Attachment C, Consideration of Public Comments 25. 5.93
Parole Board of the Northern Territory, Annual Report 1992 27. 5.93
Financial Statements 1991-92, Ayers Rock Resort Corporation
and Controlled Entities 27. 5.93
HIV Negative, An abbreviated list of Chronological Medical
Ozone Reference with a Concentration on Successful AIDS
Research, by Ed McCabe 25. 5.93
"NIH Meets Former AIDS Patients who Successfully Used Ozone
Therapy", by Ed McCabe 25. 5.93
Thirteenth Report -
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Date
Title Tabled
Annual Report 1991, Northern Territory Education Advisory Council 17. 8.93
Annual Report 1991, Northern Territory Technical and Further
Education Advisory Council 17. 8.93
Annual Report 1992, Northern Territory Open College of TAFE 17. 8.93
Uranium Mining (Environment Control) Act 1992, 14th Annual Report 18. 8.93
Annual Report 1992, Northern Territory University 19. 8.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Juvenile Justice Board of Management,
Southern Region 26. 8.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Juvenile Justice Board of Management,
Northern Region 26. 8.93
Annual Report 1992, Northern Territory Rural College 26.8.93
Annual Report 1992, Batchelor College 26. 8.93
Annual Report 1992, Alice Springs College of TAFE 26. 8.93
A Review of Kava Control Measures in the Northern Territory,
by Dr Peter d'Abbs, Menzies School of Health Research, April 1993 24. 8.93
Mr Setter moved - That the Reports be adopted.
Question - put and passed.
8. SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER TO A QUESTION:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron), by leave, gave an answer to a question asked by the Member for Nelson (Mrs
Padgham-Purich) during Question Time on Wednesday 20 October 1993.
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Paper tabled: Mr Perron laid on the Table the following Paper -
Special Circular No. 15 of 1993 - Disclosure of Names and Addresses of Offenders, signed by Mr M.J. Palmer, Commissioner
of Police, dated 23 September 1993.
9. WOMEN IN SPORT AND RECREATION - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
The Minister for Sport and Recreation (Mr Poole) made a statement relating to women in sport and recreation.
Paper tabled: Mr Poole laid on the Table the following Paper -
Women in Sport and Recreation Policy, Draft.
Mr Poole moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
10. NITMILUK (KATHERINE GORGE) NATIONAL PARK AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 281):
The Minister for Conservation (Mr Coulter), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Nitmiluk
(Katherine Gorge) National Park Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Coulter moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
11. VETERINARIANS BILL 1993 (Serial 275):
The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Reed), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to provide
for the registration of veterinarians and veterinary specialists, to regulate the provision of veterinary
services, and for related purposes.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Reed moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Paper tabled: Mr Reed laid on the Table the following Paper -
Draft Veterinarians Regulations.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
12. PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYMENT AND MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 277):
The Minister for Public Employment (Mr Finch), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Public
Sector Employment and Management Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Finch moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
13. WORK HEALTH AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 267):
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 8, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 9 read.
On the motion of the Minister for Work Health and Territory Insurance (Mr Poole) the following amendment was agreed to -
Insert in proposed section 85(7), after paragraph (a), the following:
"(aa) shall continue to be made until the employer under subsection (5)
notifies the person making the claim of the employer's decision to accept or dispute
liability for the compensation claimed;".
Clause 9, as amended, agreed to.
Clauses 10 to 18, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 19 read.
On the motion of Mr Poole the following amendment was agreed to -
Omit from Paragraph (m), from proposed subsection (4), "that the Court considers relevant to the matter
or issue" and insert in its stead "on which the party intends to rely".
Clause 19, as amended, agreed to.
Remainder of the Bill, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Bill to be reported with amendments.
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The Speaker (Mr Dondas) resumed the Chair; the Chairman (Mr McCarthy) reported accordingly; and the report was
adopted.
On the motion of the Minister for Work Health and Territory Insurance (Mr Poole) the Bill was read a third time and
passed to be a proposed law.
14. STATUTE LAW REVISION BILL (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 263):
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.
Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bill to be moved forthwith.
On the motion of the Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
15. POLICE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 226):
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.
Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bill to be moved forthwith.
On the motion of the Chief Minister (Mr Perron) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
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16. CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 283):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Pass all stages: The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) moved - That so much of
Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Criminal Code Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 283) passing all stages at
this sitting.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient
voice.
Explanation of speech: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), pursuant to Standing Order 54, made an explanation of
his speech during debate upon the motion suspending Standing Orders to pass the Criminal Code Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial
283) at this sitting.
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.
Paper tabled: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Draft Bill - Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 285).
Debate continued.
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
(Deputy Chairman - Mr Collins)
Clauses 1 and 2, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 3 read.
Debate ensued.
The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) moved the following amendment -
Omit from proposed section 441(2)(a) the words "offence or doing an act or behaving or conducting
himself, or in such circumstances, that the person believes on reasonable grounds that the offender has
committed an".
Debate ensued.
Amendment negatived.
Debate continued.
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put.
The Committee divided (Deputy Chairman, Mr Collins, in the Chair) -
AYES, 15 NOES, 8
Mr Collins Mr Bailey
Mr Coulter Mr Bell
Mr Dondas Mr Cartwright
Mr Finch Mr Ede
Mr Manzie Mrs Hickey
Mr McCarthy Mr Parish
Mr Ortmann Mr Rioli
Mrs Padgham-Purich Mr Stirling
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Mr Palmer
Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That clause 3 be agreed to - put and passed.
Title agreed to.
Bill to be reported without amendment.
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The Speaker (Mr Dondas) resumed the Chair; the Deputy Chairman (Mr Collins) reported accordingly; and the report
was adopted.
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) moved - That the Bill be now read a third time.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
The Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
17. SPECIAL ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the Assembly at its rising adjourn until Tuesday 23 November
1993 at 10.00 a.m. or such other time and/or date as may be set by Mr Speaker, pursuant to Sessional Order.
Question - put and passed.
18. SUBORDINATE LEGISLATION AND TABLED PAPERS COMMITTEE - FOURTEENTH REPORT:
The Chairman of the Subordinate Legislation and Tabled Papers Committee (Mr Setter) laid on the Table the
Fourteenth Report of the Subordinate Legislation and Tabled Papers Committee.
19. ADJOURNMENT:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Papers tabled: The Minister for the Arts (Mr Stone) laid on the Table the following Papers -
Program, Brown's Mart Community Arts Inc. 21st Birthday, Saturday 2 October 1993; and
List of Names of the 1993 Committee of Brown's Mart.
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Greatorex (Mr Collins), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, Ted Mack, MP, Federal Member for North Sydney to Mr Denis Collins, MLA, Member for Greatorex, dated 7 September
1993 and attached House of Representatives Question and Answer.
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Health and Community Services (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter from Alan Mummery, Recreation Officer, Wugularr Community Government Council, dated 24 August 1993.
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Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Victoria River (Mr Cartwright), by leave, laid on the Table the following
Paper -
Letter from Terry O'Neill, Chairman, Building Practitioners Board, dated October 1993.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 10.51 p.m. until Tuesday 23 November 1993 at 10.00 a.m. or such other time and/or
date as may be set by the Speaker, pursuant to Sessional Order.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Thursday 21 October 1993:
Annual Reports:
Darwin Port Authority, 1992-93
Department of Education, 1992
Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries, 1992-93
Department of Transport and Works, 1992-93
Electrical Workers and Contractors Licensing Board, Tenth, 1992-93
Heritage Advisory Council, Second, 1992-93
Mental Health Act, 1992-93
Northern Territory Treasury, 1992-93
Office of the Arts and Cultural Affairs, 1992-93
Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment, 1992-93
Power and Water Authority, 1992-93
Work Health Authority and Work Health Advisory Council, 1992-93
Financial Statements:
Darwin Omnibus Service, 1992-93
Government Printing Office, 1992-93
Treasurer's Annual Financial Statement, 1992-93.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
IAN McNEILL
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly.
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Date : 21/10/1993
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. PETITION:
Mr Manzie presented a petition from 59 citizens of the Northern Territory requesting the Assembly to legislate to
change speed limits on roads in residential areas.
Petition read.
4. QUESTIONS:
Questions were asked of Ministers.
Paper tabled: The Member for Millner (Mr Parish), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Section 4 "Strategic Plan/Master Programme", State Square Project Contract.
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
Paper tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Section 27 "Security and Performances Undertakings", State Square Project Contract.
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
Papers tabled: The Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr Bailey), by leave, laid on the Table the following
Papers -
Table, "Cost Breakdown Parliament House/Supreme Court"; and
Extract, page 5 from the New Parliament House Committee Report on "Proposed Conceptual Plans for a
New Parliament House in State Square".
5. PROPOSED CENSURE OF THE MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND WORKS - COST OF STATE SQUARE PROJECT - MOTION NEGATIVED:
Suspension of Standing Orders: The Member for Millner (Mr Parish) moved - That so much of Standing Orders be
suspended as would prevent him moving a motion to censure the Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Manzie) for failing
to tell Territorians:
(1) the truth concerning the cost of the State Square Project;
(2) the true reasons for the cost blow-out on the Project; and
(3) the true extent of the prolongation and variation claims submitted by local subcontractors working on the
Project.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no
dissentient voice.
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Mr Parish thereupon moved -
That this Assembly censures the Minister for Transport and Works for failing to tell Territorians:
(1) the truth concerning the cost of the State Square Project;
(2) the true reasons for the cost blow-out on the project; and
(3) the true extent of the prolongation and variation claims submitted by local sub-contractors working on the Project.
Debate ensued.
Papers tabled: Mr Parish, by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers -
Plan SK-27 dated June 1988 by Meldrum Burrows and Partners;
Plan SK-28 dated June 1988 by Meldrum Burrows and Partners;
Plan SK-29 dated June 1988 by Meldrum Burrows and Partners;
Plan SK-30 dated June 1988 by Meldrum Burrows and Partners; and
Plan SK-31 dated June 1988 by Meldrum Burrows and Partners.
Debate continued.
Suspension of Standing Orders - extension of time: The Member for Karama (Mr Palmer) moved - That so much of
Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Manzie) from completing his
speech.
Question - put and passed - there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
Debate continued.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 12.26 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.
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Debate resumed.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Education (Mr Finch) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Estimated State Square Costs.
Debate continued.
Mr Finch moved - That the question be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put.
The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. N.M. Dondas, in the Chair) -
AYES, 14 NOES, 10
Mr Coulter Mr Bailey
Mr Dondas Mr Bell
Mr Finch Mr Cartwright
Mr Manzie Mr Collins
Mr McCarthy Mr Ede
Mr Ortmann Mrs Hickey
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Mrs Padgham-Purich Mr Lanhupuy
Mr Palmer Mr Parish
Mr Perron Mr Rioli
Mr Poole Mr Stirling
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That the motion be agreed to - put and negatived.
6. OMBUDSMAN, ANNUAL REPORT, 1992-93 - PAPER TABLED - PAPER PRINTED - MOTION TO NOTE PAPER:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) laid on the Table the Ombudsman's Annual Report for 1992-93.
Mr Perron moved - That the Paper be printed.
Question - put and passed.
Mr Perron moved - That the Assembly take note of the Paper.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
7. PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE, ELEVENTH, TWELFTH AND THIRTEENTH REPORTS - PAPERS TABLED - REPORTS ADOPTED:
The Chairman of the Publications Committee (Mr Setter) laid on the Table the Eleventh, Twelfth and Thirteenth Reports of
the Publications Committee recommending that the following Papers be printed:
Eleventh Report -
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Date
Title Tabled
The Electrical Workers and Contractors Licensing Board,
Ninth Annual Report 1991-92 23. 2.93
National Trust of Australia, Annual Report 1991-92 24. 2.93
Northern Territory Tourist Commission, Financial
Statements as at 30 June 1992 25. 2.93
Department of Correctional Services, Annual Report 1992,
Pursuant to Section 5 of the Juvenile Justice Act 25. 2.93
Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park Plan of Management 4. 3.93
Northern Territory Law Reform Committee, Annual Report 1991-92 4. 3.93
Office of the Valuer-General, Annual Report 1991-92 4. 3.93
Commissioner of Corporate Affairs, Registrar of Cooperatives,
Registrar of Credit Unions and Registrar of Building
Societies, Annual Reports 1990-91 and 1991-92 4. 3.93
Northern Territory Grain Marketing Board, Annual Report 1991-92 4. 3.93
Report on the Outcome of Police Investigations into
Allegations of Corruption in the Prison System and Related Matters 24. 2.93
Adelaide to Darwin Railway, Australian National Railway
Report January 1993, dated 2 March 1993 2. 3.93
Alcohol Use in the Northern Territory, February-March 1992 2. 3.93
Department of Correctional Services, 5 Year Plan 3. 3.93
Report on the Official Visit to Indonesia by the Northern
Territory Minister for Industries and Development and
Asian Relations and Trade, the Hon Shane L. Stone, 6-13 December 1992 4. 3.93
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Twelfth Report -
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Date
Title Tabled
Northern Territory Government and Public Authorities
Superannuation Scheme, Actuarial Review as at 30 June 1992 19. 5.93
NT Public Sector Forward Estimates of Expenditure 1993-94
and 1994-95 and correction to Forward Estimates 25. 5.93
Kuyunba Conservation Reserve, Plan of Management, Attachment A 25. 5.93
Kuyunba Conservation Reserve, Plan of Management,
Attachment B, Review of Public Submissions 25. 5.93
Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, Plan of Management, Attachment A 25. 5.93
Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, Plan of Management,
Attachment B, Public Representations 25. 5.93
Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, Plan of Management,
Attachment C, Consideration of Public Comments 25. 5.93
Parole Board of the Northern Territory, Annual Report 1992 27. 5.93
Financial Statements 1991-92, Ayers Rock Resort Corporation
and Controlled Entities 27. 5.93
HIV Negative, An abbreviated list of Chronological Medical
Ozone Reference with a Concentration on Successful AIDS
Research, by Ed McCabe 25. 5.93
"NIH Meets Former AIDS Patients who Successfully Used Ozone
Therapy", by Ed McCabe 25. 5.93
Thirteenth Report -
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Date
Title Tabled
Annual Report 1991, Northern Territory Education Advisory Council 17. 8.93
Annual Report 1991, Northern Territory Technical and Further
Education Advisory Council 17. 8.93
Annual Report 1992, Northern Territory Open College of TAFE 17. 8.93
Uranium Mining (Environment Control) Act 1992, 14th Annual Report 18. 8.93
Annual Report 1992, Northern Territory University 19. 8.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Juvenile Justice Board of Management,
Southern Region 26. 8.93
Annual Report 1992-93, Juvenile Justice Board of Management,
Northern Region 26. 8.93
Annual Report 1992, Northern Territory Rural College 26.8.93
Annual Report 1992, Batchelor College 26. 8.93
Annual Report 1992, Alice Springs College of TAFE 26. 8.93
A Review of Kava Control Measures in the Northern Territory,
by Dr Peter d'Abbs, Menzies School of Health Research, April 1993 24. 8.93
Mr Setter moved - That the Reports be adopted.
Question - put and passed.
8. SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER TO A QUESTION:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron), by leave, gave an answer to a question asked by the Member for Nelson (Mrs
Padgham-Purich) during Question Time on Wednesday 20 October 1993.
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Paper tabled: Mr Perron laid on the Table the following Paper -
Special Circular No. 15 of 1993 - Disclosure of Names and Addresses of Offenders, signed by Mr M.J. Palmer, Commissioner
of Police, dated 23 September 1993.
9. WOMEN IN SPORT AND RECREATION - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
The Minister for Sport and Recreation (Mr Poole) made a statement relating to women in sport and recreation.
Paper tabled: Mr Poole laid on the Table the following Paper -
Women in Sport and Recreation Policy, Draft.
Mr Poole moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
10. NITMILUK (KATHERINE GORGE) NATIONAL PARK AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 281):
The Minister for Conservation (Mr Coulter), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Nitmiluk
(Katherine Gorge) National Park Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Coulter moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
11. VETERINARIANS BILL 1993 (Serial 275):
The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Reed), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to provide
for the registration of veterinarians and veterinary specialists, to regulate the provision of veterinary
services, and for related purposes.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Reed moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
Paper tabled: Mr Reed laid on the Table the following Paper -
Draft Veterinarians Regulations.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
12. PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYMENT AND MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 277):
The Minister for Public Employment (Mr Finch), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Public
Sector Employment and Management Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Finch moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.
13. WORK HEALTH AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 267):
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 8, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 9 read.
On the motion of the Minister for Work Health and Territory Insurance (Mr Poole) the following amendment was agreed to -
Insert in proposed section 85(7), after paragraph (a), the following:
"(aa) shall continue to be made until the employer under subsection (5)
notifies the person making the claim of the employer's decision to accept or dispute
liability for the compensation claimed;".
Clause 9, as amended, agreed to.
Clauses 10 to 18, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 19 read.
On the motion of Mr Poole the following amendment was agreed to -
Omit from Paragraph (m), from proposed subsection (4), "that the Court considers relevant to the matter
or issue" and insert in its stead "on which the party intends to rely".
Clause 19, as amended, agreed to.
Remainder of the Bill, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Bill to be reported with amendments.
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The Speaker (Mr Dondas) resumed the Chair; the Chairman (Mr McCarthy) reported accordingly; and the report was
adopted.
On the motion of the Minister for Work Health and Territory Insurance (Mr Poole) the Bill was read a third time and
passed to be a proposed law.
14. STATUTE LAW REVISION BILL (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 263):
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.
Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bill to be moved forthwith.
On the motion of the Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
15. POLICE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1993 (Serial 226):
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.
Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bill to be moved forthwith.
On the motion of the Chief Minister (Mr Perron) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
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16. CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL 1993 (Serial 283):
Suspension of Standing Orders - Pass all stages: The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) moved - That so much of
Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Criminal Code Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 283) passing all stages at
this sitting.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed there being an absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient
voice.
Explanation of speech: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), pursuant to Standing Order 54, made an explanation of
his speech during debate upon the motion suspending Standing Orders to pass the Criminal Code Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial
283) at this sitting.
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.
Paper tabled: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Draft Bill - Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Bill 1993 (Serial 285).
Debate continued.
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
(Deputy Chairman - Mr Collins)
Clauses 1 and 2, by leave, taken together and agreed to.
Clause 3 read.
Debate ensued.
The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) moved the following amendment -
Omit from proposed section 441(2)(a) the words "offence or doing an act or behaving or conducting
himself, or in such circumstances, that the person believes on reasonable grounds that the offender has
committed an".
Debate ensued.
Amendment negatived.
Debate continued.
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) moved - That the question be now put.
Question - That the question be now put - put.
The Committee divided (Deputy Chairman, Mr Collins, in the Chair) -
AYES, 15 NOES, 8
Mr Collins Mr Bailey
Mr Coulter Mr Bell
Mr Dondas Mr Cartwright
Mr Finch Mr Ede
Mr Manzie Mrs Hickey
Mr McCarthy Mr Parish
Mr Ortmann Mr Rioli
Mrs Padgham-Purich Mr Stirling
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Mr Palmer
Mr Perron
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
Mr Stone
Mr Vale
And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That clause 3 be agreed to - put and passed.
Title agreed to.
Bill to be reported without amendment.
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The Speaker (Mr Dondas) resumed the Chair; the Deputy Chairman (Mr Collins) reported accordingly; and the report
was adopted.
The Attorney-General (Mr Manzie) moved - That the Bill be now read a third time.
Debate ensued.
Question - put and passed.
The Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
17. SPECIAL ADJOURNMENT:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That the Assembly at its rising adjourn until Tuesday 23 November
1993 at 10.00 a.m. or such other time and/or date as may be set by Mr Speaker, pursuant to Sessional Order.
Question - put and passed.
18. SUBORDINATE LEGISLATION AND TABLED PAPERS COMMITTEE - FOURTEENTH REPORT:
The Chairman of the Subordinate Legislation and Tabled Papers Committee (Mr Setter) laid on the Table the
Fourteenth Report of the Subordinate Legislation and Tabled Papers Committee.
19. ADJOURNMENT:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Papers tabled: The Minister for the Arts (Mr Stone) laid on the Table the following Papers -
Program, Brown's Mart Community Arts Inc. 21st Birthday, Saturday 2 October 1993; and
List of Names of the 1993 Committee of Brown's Mart.
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Greatorex (Mr Collins), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter, Ted Mack, MP, Federal Member for North Sydney to Mr Denis Collins, MLA, Member for Greatorex, dated 7 September
1993 and attached House of Representatives Question and Answer.
Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Health and Community Services (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Letter from Alan Mummery, Recreation Officer, Wugularr Community Government Council, dated 24 August 1993.
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Debate continued.
Paper tabled: The Member for Victoria River (Mr Cartwright), by leave, laid on the Table the following
Paper -
Letter from Terry O'Neill, Chairman, Building Practitioners Board, dated October 1993.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
And the Assembly adjourned at 10.51 p.m. until Tuesday 23 November 1993 at 10.00 a.m. or such other time and/or
date as may be set by the Speaker, pursuant to Sessional Order.
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PAPERS:
The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Thursday 21 October 1993:
Annual Reports:
Darwin Port Authority, 1992-93
Department of Education, 1992
Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries, 1992-93
Department of Transport and Works, 1992-93
Electrical Workers and Contractors Licensing Board, Tenth, 1992-93
Heritage Advisory Council, Second, 1992-93
Mental Health Act, 1992-93
Northern Territory Treasury, 1992-93
Office of the Arts and Cultural Affairs, 1992-93
Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment, 1992-93
Power and Water Authority, 1992-93
Work Health Authority and Work Health Advisory Council, 1992-93
Financial Statements:
Darwin Omnibus Service, 1992-93
Government Printing Office, 1992-93
Treasurer's Annual Financial Statement, 1992-93.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting.
IAN McNEILL
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly.
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