Minutes of Proceedings - 1992-05-19
Sixth Assembly First Session 12/05/1992 Parliamentary Record No. 10
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Date : 19/05/1992__________________________________________________________________________________
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 Parish: To move - That this Assembly, recognising the crucial importance of tourism to the Northern Territory's
economy, calls on the Chief Minister to direct the Minister for Tourism to take urgent steps to overcome the paralysis
and poor administration which have led to a disastrous slump in the Northern Territory tourist industry.
Mr Manzie: To present the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill (No.2) 1992 (Serial 146).
Mr Manzie: To present the Statute Law Revision Bill 1992 (Serial 147).
Mr Manzie: To present the Criminal Code Amendment Bill (No.2) 1992 (Serial 149).
Mr Manzie: To present the Registration Amendment Bill 1992 (Serial 150).
Mr Finch: To present the Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Amendment Bill 1992 (Serial 148).
Mr Finch: To present the Aviation Act Repeal Bill 1992 (Serial 139).
Mr Stirling: To move - That -
(1) this Assembly notes that -
(a) the economic and social development of the Northern Territory is the fundamental aim of Government;
(b) the contribution to, participation in and enjoyment of the benefits of economic
development should be equal amongst all the citizens of the Territory; and
(c) a well educated and skilled population is a key means of achieving economic growth and expansion; and
(2) accordingly, this Assembly calls on the Territory Government to:
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(a) undertake an evaluation in conjunction with Aboriginal communities and representative
organisations, of the effectiveness of current education services to Aboriginal
communities and the standards of outcomes achieved by those services;
(b) set into place a plan aimed at bringing the standards of services and outcomes into
parity with those of urban areas; and
(c) report to the Assembly in the May sittings of 1993 on the results of the evaluation and the
plan to achieve parity.
Mr Lanhupuy: To move - That, given the carnage on Northern Territory roads, this Assembly urges the Government
to take a more active approach on the issue of road safety.
Mr Perron: To present the Liquor Amendment Bill (No.2) 1992 (Serial 151).
Mr Ede: To move - That this Assembly -
(1) resolves to rescind the motion of 3 October 1990 relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Commission;
(2) recognises the role of ATSIC;
(3) notes that its creation has introduced complexities into the relationship between
Federal, State and Territory Governments;
(4) resolves to address these complexities and, in particular, the operation of section 18 of the
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Act 1989 in relation to grants to States
and Territories;
(5) broadly accepts the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody; and
(6) resolves to continue to address the issues of Aboriginal disadvantage and to give Aboriginal
needs a high priority in the 1992/93 Budget.
4. QUESTIONS:
Questions were asked of Ministers.
Papers tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, laid on the Table the following papers -
Dalway Pty Limited - Detailed Profit and Loss Account, year ended 30 June 1991; and
Dalway Pty Limited - Balance Sheet 30 June 1991.
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
5. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That leave of absence be granted for Tuesday 19 May 1992
and Wednesday 20 May 1992 for the Member for Goyder (Mr McCarthy) on account of a family bereavement.
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Question - put and passed.
6. FURTHER NOTICE:
The following further notice was given by the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), by leave: To move - That -
(1) the following matters be referred to the Sessional Committee on the Use and Abuse of Alcohol by the
Community for consideration and report:
(a) the operation and effect of Part VIII Restricted Areas" of the Liquor Act; and
(b) the staffing, operations and legislative basis of the Liquor Commission; and
(2) the Committee report to the Assembly on or before 1 March 1993.
7. DECLARATION BY FEDERAL MINISTER FOR ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS PREVENTING CONSTRUCTION OF ALICE SPRINGS FLOOD MITIGATION DAM - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) made a statement condemning the action of the Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in
issuing a declaration under the Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act preventing
the Northern Territory Government from constructing a flood mitigation dam for Alice Springs.
Mr Perron moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
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Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 12.06 p.m. and 2.00 p.m.
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Debate resumed.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Finch) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Table 6.2 : Flood Mitigation Options - Economic Evaluation.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
8. POLICE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL 1992 (Serial 109):
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.
On the motion of the Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) debate was adjourned.
9. PASTORAL LAND (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 1992 (Serial 134):
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.
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On the motion of the Minister for Lands and Housing (Mr Ortmann) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
10. PUBLIC NOTARIES BILL 1992 (Serial 131):
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.
11. COMMERCIAL PASSENGER (ROAD) TRANSPORT AMENDMENT BILL 1992 (Serial 148):
The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Finch), by leave, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Commercial
Passenger (Road) Transport Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Finch moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
12. AVIATION ACT REPEAL BILL 1992 (Serial 139):
The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Finch), by leave, presented a Bill for an Act to repeal the Aviation Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Finch moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
The Minister for Tourism (Mr Vale) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Press release by Syd Stirling, Member for Nhulunbuy, dated 23 April 1992.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 9.44 p.m. until tomorrow at 10.00 a.m.
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PAPER:
The following Paper was deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 19 May 1992:
Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act 1989:
Certificate issued pursuant to section 32(1), dated 3 April 1992.
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ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting except Mr McCarthy, on leave.
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Date : 19/05/1992
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 Parish: To move - That this Assembly, recognising the crucial importance of tourism to the Northern Territory's
economy, calls on the Chief Minister to direct the Minister for Tourism to take urgent steps to overcome the paralysis
and poor administration which have led to a disastrous slump in the Northern Territory tourist industry.
Mr Manzie: To present the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill (No.2) 1992 (Serial 146).
Mr Manzie: To present the Statute Law Revision Bill 1992 (Serial 147).
Mr Manzie: To present the Criminal Code Amendment Bill (No.2) 1992 (Serial 149).
Mr Manzie: To present the Registration Amendment Bill 1992 (Serial 150).
Mr Finch: To present the Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Amendment Bill 1992 (Serial 148).
Mr Finch: To present the Aviation Act Repeal Bill 1992 (Serial 139).
Mr Stirling: To move - That -
(1) this Assembly notes that -
(a) the economic and social development of the Northern Territory is the fundamental aim of Government;
(b) the contribution to, participation in and enjoyment of the benefits of economic
development should be equal amongst all the citizens of the Territory; and
(c) a well educated and skilled population is a key means of achieving economic growth and expansion; and
(2) accordingly, this Assembly calls on the Territory Government to:
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(a) undertake an evaluation in conjunction with Aboriginal communities and representative
organisations, of the effectiveness of current education services to Aboriginal
communities and the standards of outcomes achieved by those services;
(b) set into place a plan aimed at bringing the standards of services and outcomes into
parity with those of urban areas; and
(c) report to the Assembly in the May sittings of 1993 on the results of the evaluation and the
plan to achieve parity.
Mr Lanhupuy: To move - That, given the carnage on Northern Territory roads, this Assembly urges the Government
to take a more active approach on the issue of road safety.
Mr Perron: To present the Liquor Amendment Bill (No.2) 1992 (Serial 151).
Mr Ede: To move - That this Assembly -
(1) resolves to rescind the motion of 3 October 1990 relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Commission;
(2) recognises the role of ATSIC;
(3) notes that its creation has introduced complexities into the relationship between
Federal, State and Territory Governments;
(4) resolves to address these complexities and, in particular, the operation of section 18 of the
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Act 1989 in relation to grants to States
and Territories;
(5) broadly accepts the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody; and
(6) resolves to continue to address the issues of Aboriginal disadvantage and to give Aboriginal
needs a high priority in the 1992/93 Budget.
4. QUESTIONS:
Questions were asked of Ministers.
Papers tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede), by leave, laid on the Table the following papers -
Dalway Pty Limited - Detailed Profit and Loss Account, year ended 30 June 1991; and
Dalway Pty Limited - Balance Sheet 30 June 1991.
Further questions were asked of Ministers.
5. LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
The Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) moved - That leave of absence be granted for Tuesday 19 May 1992
and Wednesday 20 May 1992 for the Member for Goyder (Mr McCarthy) on account of a family bereavement.
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Question - put and passed.
6. FURTHER NOTICE:
The following further notice was given by the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), by leave: To move - That -
(1) the following matters be referred to the Sessional Committee on the Use and Abuse of Alcohol by the
Community for consideration and report:
(a) the operation and effect of Part VIII Restricted Areas" of the Liquor Act; and
(b) the staffing, operations and legislative basis of the Liquor Commission; and
(2) the Committee report to the Assembly on or before 1 March 1993.
7. DECLARATION BY FEDERAL MINISTER FOR ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS PREVENTING CONSTRUCTION OF ALICE SPRINGS FLOOD MITIGATION DAM - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - STATEMENT NOTED:
The Chief Minister (Mr Perron) made a statement condemning the action of the Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in
issuing a declaration under the Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act preventing
the Northern Territory Government from constructing a flood mitigation dam for Alice Springs.
Mr Perron moved - That the Assembly take note of the Statement.
Debate ensued.
____________________
Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 12.06 p.m. and 2.00 p.m.
____________________
Debate resumed.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Finch) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Table 6.2 : Flood Mitigation Options - Economic Evaluation.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
8. POLICE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL 1992 (Serial 109):
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.
On the motion of the Leader of Government Business (Mr Setter) debate was adjourned.
9. PASTORAL LAND (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 1992 (Serial 134):
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.
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On the motion of the Minister for Lands and Housing (Mr Ortmann) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
10. PUBLIC NOTARIES BILL 1992 (Serial 131):
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.
11. COMMERCIAL PASSENGER (ROAD) TRANSPORT AMENDMENT BILL 1992 (Serial 148):
The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Finch), by leave, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Commercial
Passenger (Road) Transport Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Finch moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
12. AVIATION ACT REPEAL BILL 1992 (Serial 139):
The Minister for Transport and Works (Mr Finch), by leave, presented a Bill for an Act to repeal the Aviation Act.
Bill read a first time.
Mr Finch moved - That the Bill be now read a second time.
On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Mr Ede) debate was adjourned.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
The Minister for Tourism (Mr Vale) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Debate ensued.
Paper tabled: The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Press release by Syd Stirling, Member for Nhulunbuy, dated 23 April 1992.
Debate continued.
Question - put and passed.
The Assembly adjourned at 9.44 p.m. until tomorrow at 10.00 a.m.
====================
PAPER:
The following Paper was deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 19 May 1992:
Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act 1989:
Certificate issued pursuant to section 32(1), dated 3 April 1992.
====================
ATTENDANCE:
All Members attended the sitting except Mr McCarthy, on leave.
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