Department of the Legislative Assembly, Northern Territory Government

Minutes of Proceedings - 1996-11-21

Seventh Assembly First Session 19/11/1996 Parliamentary Record No. 28
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Date : 21/11/1996
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1. MEETING:
    The Assembly met at 10.00 a.m., pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker, the Honourable T. R. McCarthy, took the Chair.

2. PRAYERS.

3. DISTINGUISHED VISITOR:
    The Speaker (Mr McCarthy) drew the attention of Honourable Members to the presence in the Speaker’s Gallery of Mr Bern Kilgariff AM former Member of the Legislative Council, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory and Senator for the Northern Territory.
    On behalf of Honourable Members, the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the distinguished visitor.

4. VISITORS:
    The Speaker (Mr McCarthy) drew the attention of Honourable Members to the presence in the gallery of Year 9 students from St John's College and their teachers, Mr Max Slagle and Ms Ruth Rhynhart.
      On behalf of Honourable Members, the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.

5. PETITION:
    The Member for Port Darwin (Mr Stone) presented a petition from 335 petitioners requesting that the Assembly guarantee diversity of subjects to students of the Northern Territory University (Paper 2875).
      Petition read.

6. NOTICES:
    The following notices were given:
    Mr Burke: To present the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Bill 1996 (Serial 199).
    Mr Stone: To present the Firearms Bill 1996 (Serial 201).

7. QUESTIONS:
    A question was asked of a Minister.
    Papers tabled: The Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers -
      Memorandum, Ray Norman, Secretary, Department of Health and Community Services to Program Director Aged and Disability re Mailing List - Pensioners, dated 17 May 1994 (Paper 2876); and
      Country Liberal Party campaign letter to senior citizens re NT Pensioner Concession Scheme from Marshall Perron, Chief Minister, dated 30 May 1994 (Paper 2877).

    Further questions were asked of Ministers.
    Paper tabled: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
      Transcript of interview, Minister for Health Services, Hon Fred Finch and Fred McCue, Morning Program, 8DDD, dated 6 March 1996 re Privacy Issues (Paper 2887).

    Further questions were asked of Ministers.
    Papers tabled: The Minister for Mines and Energy (Mr Manzie) laid on the Table the following Papers -

    Photograph of the weathered surface of the garnet crystal (Paper 2888); and
      Photograph of the view from the top of the garnet crystal in Central Australia (Paper 2889).

      Further questions were asked of Ministers.
    Paper tabled: The Member for Fannie Bay (Ms Martin), by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -
      Media Release, “Press Conference - Better Cities Agreement Finalised”, Minister for Lands and Housing, dated 5 February 1993 (Paper 2890).
8. STRATEGY FOR CONSERVATION OF THREATENED SPECIES AND ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES - PAPERS TABLED - MOTION TO NOTE PAPERS:
    The Minister for Parks and Wildlife (Mr Hatton) laid on the Table the following draft Strategies -

      A Strategy for the Conservation of Threatened Species and Ecological Communities in the Northern Territory of Australia, Parks and Wildlife Conservation Commission of the Northern Territory, (Draft only) (Paper 2891);
      A Trial Management Program for Ptychosperma bleeseri Burret in the Northern Territory of Australia, Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory, (Draft only) (Paper 2892); and
      A Trial Management Program for the Greater Bilby Macrotis lagotis in the Northern Territory of Australia, (Draft only) (Paper 2893).

      Mr Hatton made a statement relating thereto.
      Mr Hatton moved - That the Assembly take note of the Papers.
      On the motion of the Member for Arafura (Mr Rioli) debate was adjourned.
9. CLASSIFICATION GUIDELINES FOR FILMS AND VIDEOTAPES - PAPER TABLED - MOTION TO NOTE PAPER:
    The Attorney-General (Mr Burke) laid on the Table the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Guidelines for the Classification of Films and Videotapes (Paper 2894).
      Mr Burke made a statement relating thereto.
      Mr Burke moved - That the Assembly take note of the Paper.
      On the motion of the Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) debate was adjourned.

10. KAVA MANAGEMENT - MINISTERIAL STATEMENT:
    The Minister for Health Services (Mr Burke) made a statement relating to the issue of kava in the Northern Territory (Paper 2895).
      Paper tabled: Mr Burke laid on the Table the following Paper -

      Draft, Kava Management Bill 1996 (Paper 2896).
11. REFERENCE TO SESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON USE AND ABUSE OF ALCOHOL BY THE COMMUNITY - INQUIRY AND REPORT ON THE ISSUE OF KAVA REGULATION:
    The Attorney-General (Mr Burke), by leave, moved - That -
      1. this Assembly refers to the Sessional Committee on Use and Abuse of Alcohol by the Community, for its inquiry and report, the issue of kava regulation in the Northern Territory, in particular:
        (a) investigate the association between kava drinking and alcohol;

        (b) investigate the health, social and economic consequences of current patterns of kava consumption;

        (c) inquire into the circumstances in which kava is brought into the Northern Territory and into Aboriginal communities and the distribution of kava to consumers;

        (d) consult with all relevant stakeholders and make recommendations as to the desirability and extent of kava availability in the Northern Territory; and

        (e) comment on the legislative framework proposed for kava control - The draft Kava Management Bill forms a basis for community consultation; and
      2. the Committee report to the Assembly by May 1997 on findings and recommendations.

      Debate ensued.
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      Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 11.55 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
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      Debate resumed.
      The Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) moved the following amendment -

      Add after part 1 (e) the following -

      “(f) the Committee should assess the body of research into kava use and further study the educational requirements in that regard.”.

      Debate ensued.

      Question - That the amendment be agreed to - put and passed.
      Question - That the motion, as amended, be agreed to - put and passed.
12. SCRUTINY OF NATIONAL SCHEMES OF LEGISLATION - PAPER TABLED - PAPER NOTED:
    The Chairman of the Subordinate Legislation and Tabled Papers Committee (Mr Setter), by leave, laid on the Table the Scrutiny of National Schemes of Legislation Position Paper by the Working Party of Representatives of Scrutiny of Legislation Committees throughout Australia, dated October 1996 (Paper 2886).
      Mr Setter made a statement relating thereto.
      Mr Setter moved - That the Assembly take note of the Paper.
      Debate ensued.
      The Member for Nhulunbuy (Mr Stirling) moved - That the debate be adjourned.
      Question - put and negatived.
      Debate continued.
      Question - put and passed.

13. MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE - UNIVERSAL SERVICE OBLIGATION FOR THE PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS:
    The Speaker informed the Assembly that the Leader of the Opposition (Mrs Hickey) had proposed that the following definite matter of public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion this day -
      “the urgent need for increased Northern Territory participation in the current national debate regarding an upgraded Universal Service Obligation for the provision of telecommunications to Australians and the potential beneficial impacts on the Northern Territory of changes to the Universal Service Obligation.”

      The proposed discussion having received the necessary support -
      The Speaker called on Mrs Hickey to address the Assembly.
      Discussion ensued.
      Paper tabled: Mrs Hickey, by leave, laid on the Table the following Paper -

      Liberal and National Government Privatisation Policy on Telecommunications, extract from Internet (Paper 2897); and
      Schematic - Proposed change to Telecommunications Act Universal Service Obligation (Paper 2898).

      Discussion continued.
    Leave denied: The Member for Stuart(Mr Toyne) moved - That an extension of time be granted to Mrs Hickey.
    Objection being made, leave denied.
      Discussion continued.
      Discussion concluded.
14. SENTENCING AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1996 (Serial 186); WORK HEALTH AMENDMENT BILL 1996 (Serial 187); PRISONS (CORRECTIONAL SERVICES) AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1996 (Serial 188); and JUVENILE JUSTICE AMENDMENT BILL (No. 2) 1996 (Serial 189):
    The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the question - That the Bills be now read a second time -
      Debate ensued.
    Papers tabled: The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell), by leave, laid on the Table the following Papers -
      Letter, Mr Glen Dooley, Northern Territory Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee Legal Support Officer to Hon Denis Burke, MLA, Attorney-General, dated 16 October 1996 (Paper 2899); and
      Letter, Mr Glen Dooley, Northern Territory Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee Legal Support Officer to Hon Denis Burke, MLA, Attorney-General, dated 15 October 1996 (Paper 2900).

      Debate continued.
      Paper tabled: The Attorney-General (Mr Burke) laid on the Table the following Paper -

      Letter, Hon Denis Burke, MLA, Attorney-General to Mr Chris Sidoti, undated (Paper 2901).

      Question - That the Bills be now read a second time - put.
      The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. T. R. McCarthy, in the Chair) -

AYES, 13 NOES, 7

Mr Adamson Mr Ah Kit
Mr Baldwin Mr Bailey
Mrs Braham Mr Bell
Mr Burke Mrs Hickey
Mr Coulter Ms Martin
Mr Finch Mr Rioli
Mr Hatton Mr Stirling
Dr Lim
Mr Mitchell
Mrs Padgham-Purich
Mr Poole
Mr Reed
Mr Setter
      And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
      Bills read a second time.
    The Assembly, according to Order, resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the Bills.
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In the Committee
(Chairman - Mr Setter)

      Sentencing Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1996 (Serial 186):

      Clause 1 agreed to.
      Clause 2 agreed to, after debate.
      Clause 3 agreed to, after debate.
    On the motion of the Attorney-General (Mr Burke) the following new clauses were inserted in the Bill, after debate -
      “3A. BREACH OF ORDER FOR RELEASE ON BOND

      “Section 15 of the Sentencing Act is amended by omitting subsection (2) and substituting the following:

        “ ‘(2) Where an application is made under subsection (1) -
            (a) notice of the application shall be given to the offender; or
              (b) where a Justice is satisfied that the offender has failed without reasonable excuse to comply with a condition of an order made under section 11 or 13 and that the offender may not appear, the Justice may issue a warrant for the arrest of the offender.’.
          “3B. BREACH OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ORDER
            “Section 39 of the Sentencing Act is amended -
          (a) by omitting subsection (2) and substituting the following:
              “ ‘(2) Where a Justice is satisfied that an offender is in breach of a community service order, the Justice may -
                (a) issue a summons directing the offender to appear before the court on a date and at a time specified in the summons; or
                (b) where the Justice is satisfied the offender may not appear, issue a warrant for the arrest of the offender.’; and
          (b) by inserting after subsection (3) the following:
              “ ‘(3A) Where a court is satisfied, by evidence on oath or by affidavit, or by the admission of the offender, that the offender is in breach of a community service order, it may vary, confirm, or, (if the order is still in force) revoke the order and, whether or not it is still in force, taking account the extent to which the offender had complied with the order, deal with him or her for the offence or offences with respect to which it was made in any manner in which the court could deal with the offender if it had just found him or her guilty of the offence or offences.’.

        “3C. BREACH OF ORDER SUSPENDING SENTENCE

          “Section 43 of the Sentencing Act is amended by omitting subsection (3) and substituting the following:

            “ ‘(3) Where an application is made under subsection (1) -
                (a) notice of the application shall be given to the offender; or
                    (b) where a Justice is satisfied that the offender has, during the operational period of an order suspending a sentence, committed another offence punishable by imprisonment and that the offender may not appear, the Justice may issue a warrant for the arrest of the offender.’.
          “3D. BREACH OF HOME DETENTION ORDER
            “Section 48 of the Sentencing Act is amended by omitting subsection (2) and substituting the following:
                  “ ‘(2) Where a Justice is satisfied, on reasonable grounds by an information laid before him or her, that an offender in respect of whom a home detention order has been made has breached the order as specified in subsection (1), the Justice may -
                        (a) issue a summons directing the offender to appear at a court on a date and at a time specified in the summons to show cause why the offender should not be further dealt with under this section; or
                        (b) where the information is on oath and the Justice is satisfied that proceedings against the offender by summons might not be effective, issue a warrant for the arrest of the offender.’ ”.
          Clause 4 read.
          On the motion of Mr Burke the following amendment was agreed to, after debate -
          Omit proposed section 78G(2) and insert in its stead the following:
              “ ‘(2) Where a Justice is satisfied that an offender is in breach of a punitive work order, the Justice may -
                  (a) issue a summons directing the offender to appear before the court on a date and at a time specified in the summons; or
                  (b) where the Justice is satisfied the offender may not appear, issue a warrant for the arrest of the offender.’ ”.
          Question - That clause 4 stand as amended -
          Debate ensued.
          The Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Reed) moved - That the question be now put.
          Question - put and passed.
          Clause 4, as amended, agreed to.
          Clause 5 agreed to.
          Clause 6 read.
          Debate ensued.
          The Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Reed) moved - That the question be now put.
          Question - That the question be now put - put and passed.
          Question - That clause 6 stand as printed - put.
          The Assembly divided (the Chairman, Mr R. A. Setter, in the Chair) -

      AYES, 14 NOES, 7

      Mr Adamson Mr Ah Kit
      Mr Baldwin Mr Bailey
      Mrs Braham Mr Bell
      Mr Burke Mrs Hickey
      Mr Coulter Ms Martin
      Mr Finch Mr Rioli
      Mr Hatton Mr Stirling
      Dr Lim
      Mr McCarthy
      Mr Mitchell
      Mrs Padgham-Purich
      Mr Poole
      Mr Reed
      Mr Setter
          And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
          Clause 6 as printed, agreed to accordingly.
          Clause 7 agreed to.
          The Member for Macdonnell (Mr Bell) moved the following amendment -
          Insert at the end the following:

            “8. MINISTER TO TABLE REPORT
              “(1) The Minister shall, not later than 3 sitting days after the expiration of the 12 month period commencing on the commencement of this Act, lay before the Legislative Assembly a report on the changes made by this Act and the Juvenile Justice Amendment Act (No. 2) 1996 to the sentencing of offenders (including juvenile offenders) who have been found guilty of a property offence.
              “(2) The Minister’s report must include the following details in respect of offences against each of sections 210, 211, 212, 213, 215, 218, 229, 231 and 251 of the Criminal Code:
                (a) the number of offences against each section allegedly committed during the period referred to in subsection (1), and whether or not that represents an increase or decrease in the number of those offences committed;
                (b) the number of convictions recorded in respect of each offence during that period, and whether or not that represents an increase or decrease in convictions recorded for those offences;
                (c) whether there has been an increase or decrease in police resources used for the purposes of apprehending and prosecuting alleged offenders;
                (d) the cost of apprehending, prosecuting and sentencing offenders (including the serving of sentences by offenders) during that period, and whether that represents an increase or decrease to the costs of apprehending, prosecuting and sentencing incurred before the commencement of this Act.”.
          Debate ensued.
          Mr Burke moved - That the question be now put.
          Question - That the question be now put - put.
          The Assembly divided (the Chairman, Mr R. A. Setter, in the Chair) -

      AYES, 14 NOES, 7

      Mr Adamson Mr Ah Kit
      Mr Baldwin Mr Bailey
      Mrs Braham Mr Bell
      Mr Burke Mrs Hickey
      Mr Coulter Ms Martin
      Mr Finch Mr Rioli
      Mr Hatton Mr Stirling
      Dr Lim
      Mr McCarthy
      Mr Mitchell
      Mrs Padgham-Purich
      Mr Poole
      Mr Reed
      Mr Setter
          And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
          Question - That the amendment be agreed to - put.
          The Assembly divided (the Chairman, Mr R. A. Setter, in the Chair) -

      AYES, 7 NOES, 14

      Mr Ah Kit Mr Adamson
      Mr Bailey Mr Baldwin
      Mr Bell Mrs Braham
      Mrs Hickey Mr Burke
      Ms Martin Mr Coulter
      Mr Rioli Mr Finch
      Mr Stirling Mr Hatton
      Dr Lim
      Mr McCarthy
      Mr Mitchell
      Mrs Padgham-Purich
      Mr Poole
      Mr Reed
      Mr Setter
          Amendment negatived accordingly.
          Remainder of the Bill, by leave, taken as a whole and agreed to.
          Bill to be reported with amendments.
        Work Health Amendment Bill 1996 (Serial 187):
          Bill, by leave, taken as a whole and agreed to.
          Bill to be reported without amendment.
        Prisons (Correctional Services) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1996 (Serial 188):

          Bill, by leave, taken as a whole and agreed to.
          Bill to be reported without amendment.
        Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1996 (Serial 189):

          Clauses 1 to 5, by leave, taken together.
          Debate ensued.
          The Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Reed) moved - That the question be now put.
          Question - That the question be now put - put.
          The Assembly divided (the Chairman, Mr R. A. Setter, in the Chair) -

      AYES, 14 NOES, 7

      Mr Adamson Mr Ah Kit
      Mr Baldwin Mr Bailey
      Mrs Braham Mr Bell
      Mr Burke Mrs Hickey
      Mr Coulter Ms Martin
      Mr Finch Mr Rioli
      Mr Hatton Mr Stirling
      Dr Lim
      Mr McCarthy
      Mr Mitchell
      Mrs Padgham-Purich
      Mr Poole
      Mr Reed
      Mr Setter
          And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
          Question - That clauses 1 to 5 stand as printed - put and passed.
          Clause 6 negatived.
        On the motion of the Attorney-General (Mr Burke) the following new clause was inserted in the Bill -

          “6. DISPOSITION BY COURT
            “Section 53 of the Principal Act is amended -
                (a) by omitting from subsection (1) ‘(1) Where’ and substituting ‘(1) Subject to Division 3, where’; and
                (b) by omitting from subsection (4E) ‘the Court’ (first occurring) and ‘it’ and substituting ‘a Justice’ and ‘the Justice’, respectively.”.
          Clause 7 agreed to.
          On the motion of Mr Burke the following new clause was inserted in the Bill -
            “7A. BREACH OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ORDER
            “Section 53AD of the Principal Act is amended by omitting subsection (2) and substituting the following:
                  “ ‘(2) Where a Justice is satisfied that a juvenile is in breach of a community service order, the Justice may -
                        (a) issue a summons directing the juvenile to appear before the Court on a date and at a time specified in the summons; or
                        (b) where the Justice is satisfied the juvenile may not appear, issue a warrant for the arrest of the juvenile.’.”.


          Clause 8 read.
          On the motion of Mr Burke the following amendment was agreed to -
          Omit proposed section 53AM(2) and insert in its stead the following:
              “ ‘(2) Where a Justice is satisfied that a juvenile is in breach of a punitive work order, the Justice may -
                  (a) issue a summons directing the juvenile to appear before the Court on a date and at a time specified in the summons; or

                  (b) where the Justice is satisfied the juvenile may not appear, issue a warrant for the arrest of the juvenile.’ ”.
            Question - That Clause 8 stand as amended.
            Debate ensued.

        And the Assembly having continued to sit until 12 midnight -

        Friday 22 November 1996 am
              Debate continued.
            The Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Reed) moved - That the question be now put.
              Question - That the question be now put - put.
              The Assembly divided (the Chairman, Mr R. A. Setter, in the Chair) -

          AYES, 12 NOES, 7

          Mr Adamson Mr Ah Kit
          Mr Baldwin Mr Bailey
          Mrs Braham Mr Bell
          Mr Burke Mrs Hickey
          Mr Hatton Ms Martin
          Dr Lim Mr Rioli
          Mr McCarthy Mr Stirling
          Mr Mitchell
          Mr Poole
          Mr Reed
          Mr Setter
          Mr Stone
              And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
              Question - That Clause 8 stand as amended - put and passed.
              Clause 9 agreed to, after debate.
              Mr Bell moved - That the following new clause be inserted in the Bill -

                “9A. MINISTER TO TABLE REPORT
                    “(1) The Minister shall, not later than 3 sitting days after the expiration of the 12 month period commencing on the commencement of this Act, lay before the Legislative Assembly a report on the changes made by this Act to the sentencing of offenders (including juvenile offenders) who have been found guilty of a property offence.
                    “(2) The Minister’s report must include the following details in respect of offences against each of sections 210, 211, 212, 213, 215, 218, 229, 231 and 251 of the Criminal Code:
                      (a) the number of offences against each section allegedly committed during the period referred to in subsection (1), and whether or not that represents an increase or decrease in the number of those offences committed;
                      (b) the number of convictions recorded in respect of each offence during that period, and whether or not that represents an increase or decrease in convictions recorded for those offences;
                      (c) whether there has been an increase or decrease in police resources used for the purposes of apprehending and prosecuting alleged offenders;
                      (d) the cost of apprehending, prosecuting and sentencing offenders (including the serving of sentences by offenders) during that period, and whether that represents an increase or decrease to the costs of apprehending, prosecuting and sentencing incurred before the commencement of this Act.”.

              Debate ensued.
              Mr Burke moved - That the question be now put.
            Question - That the question be now put - put.
            The Assembly divided (the Speaker, Hon. T. R. McCarthy, in the Chair) -

            AYES, 12 NOES, 7

            Mr Adamson Mr Ah Kit
            Mr Baldwin Mr Bailey
            Mrs Braham Mr Bell
            Mr Burke Mrs Hickey
            Mr Hatton Ms Martin
            Dr Lim Mr Rioli
            Mr McCarthy Mr Stirling
            Mr Mitchell
            Mr Poole
            Mr Reed
            Mr Setter
            Mr Stone

            And so it was resolved in the affirmative.
            Question - That the proposed new clause be inserted in the Bill - put and negatived.
            The Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Reed) moved - That the remainder of the Bill be taken as a whole.
              Question - put and passed.
              Question - That the remainder of the Bill be agreed to - put and passed.
              Question - That the Bill be reported with amendments -
              Debate ensued.
              The Deputy Chief Minister (Mr Reed) moved - That the question be now put.
              Question - That the question be now put - put and passed.
              Question - That the Bill be reported with amendments - put and passed.
              Bills to be reported with amendments.
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            The Speaker (Mr McCarthy) resumed the Chair; and the Chairman (Mr Setter) reported that the Committee had considered the Bills and agreed to the Sentencing Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1996 (Serial 186) with amendments; the Work Health Amendment Bill 1996 (Serial 187) without amendment; the Prisons (Correctional Services) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1996 (Serial 188) without amendment; and the Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1996 (Serial 189) with amendments; and the reports were adopted.
            The Attorney-General (Mr Burke) moved - That the Bills be now read a third time.
            Debate ensued.
            Question - put and passed.
            The Bills were read a third time and passed to be proposed laws.

          15. ADJOURNMENT:
            The Minister for Asian Relations, Trade and Industry (Mr Poole) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
              Question - put and passed.
              And the Assembly adjourned at 1.12 a.m. until Tuesday 26 November 1996 at 10.00 a.m.
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            PAPERS:
            The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Thursday 21 November 1996:

            Annual Reports:
            Department of Sport and Recreation, 1995-96 (Paper 2884)
            Legislative Assembly Members’ Superannuation Trust, 1995-96 (Paper 2883)
            Office of Ethnic Affairs, 1995-96 (Paper 2885)

            Hospital Management Boards:
            Alice Springs Hospital, 1995-96 (Paper 2881)
            Gove District Hospital, 1995-96 (Paper 2882)
            Katherine Hospital, 1995-96 (Paper 2879)
            Royal Darwin Hospital, 1995-96 (Paper 2878)
            Tennant Creek Hospital, 1995-96 (Paper 2880)

            ATTENDANCE:
            All Members attended the sitting.

            Ian McNeill
            Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
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