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Minutes of Proceedings - 1999-04-27

Eighth Assembly First Session 20/04/1999 Parliamentary Record No. 15
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Date : 27/04/1999
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1. MEETING:
    The Assembly met at 10.00 h. The Speaker, the Honourable T R McCarthy, took the Chair.

2. PRAYERS.

3. BROADCAST OF PROCEEDINGS – STATEMENT:
    The Speaker advised Honourable Members that he had given permission for ABC TV and Channel 8 to broadcast live or rebroadcast, with sound and vision, the presentation of the Budget and Treasurer’s Speech and for 8 Top-FM Radio to broadcast live the presentation of the Budget and the Treasurer’s Speech.
4. VISITORS:
    The Speaker (Mr McCarthy) acknowledged the presence in the Gallery of Miss Charlene Malele, Hansard Editor and Chief Interpreter of the Parliament of Samoa, who is on a training attachment with the Northern Territory Parliament under the auspices of the CPA Education Trust Fund.

    The Speaker further advised Honourable Members of the presence in the Gallery of the Faculty of Law Aboriginal Pre-Law students accompanied by their teacher Ms Fiona Hussin; and Year 12 Legal Studies students from Casuarina Senior College accompanied by their teacher Ms Dianne Gilbert.

    On behalf of Honourable Members, the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitors.

5. PETITION:
    The Member for Katherine (Mr Reed) presented a petition from 1260 petitioners requesting the Assembly ensure that no exploration or other mining activities be permitted on the Howard Springs Hunting Reserve (Paper 1087).
    Petition read.
6. QUESTIONS:
    10:06 Ms Martin to Mr Burke (question referred to Mr Coulter).
    Papers tabled: The Minister for Essential Services (Mr Coulter) laid on the Table the following Papers –
Domestic electricity price, Standard Domestic Tariff (with annual consumption of 3,500 kWh) (Paper 1061);
Gazetted Real Prices N T – Domestic and Commercial – 1987/88 through to 1998/99 (Paper 1062);
General Purpose Tariff Comparison 1998/99 (Paper 1063);
Average Real Commercial Prices by State 1987/88 through to 1998/99 (Paper 1064);
Domestic Electricity Prices – International Comparison as at 01/01/99 (Paper 1065); and
Domestic Electricity Comparison 1998/99 (Paper 1066).

    10:13 Dr Lim to Mr Burke.
    10:21 Ms Martin to Mr Burke.
    10:23 Mr Balch to Mr Adamson.
    Paper tabled: The Minister for School Education (Mr Adamson) laid on the Table the following Paper -
Media release, Peter Toyne apologises to Peter Adamson, by Mr P Toyne MLA, dated 22 April 1999
(Paper 1067).

    10:28 Mr Rioli to Mrs Braham.
    10:30 Mr Elferink to Mr Baldwin.
    10:34 Mr Rioli to Mr Adamson.
    10:37 Mr Lugg to Mr Baldwin.
    10:40 Mr Rioli to Mr Dunham.
    10:44 Mr Hatton to Mr Manzie.
    Paper tabled: The Minister for Resource Development (Mr Manzie) laid on the Table the following Paper –
Letter, Honourable D W Manzie, Minister for Resource Development to Chairman, Goldman Environmental Prize, dated 22 April 1999 (Paper 1068).
      10:48 Mr Bailey to Mr Burke.
      10:49 Mr Stone to Mr Baldwin.
      10:54 Mr Rioli to Mrs Braham.
    7. MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR:
      The Speaker advised Honourable Members that he had received the following Message from His Honour the Administrator:

      Message No. 14

      I, NEIL RAYMOND CONN, the Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia, in pursuance of section 11 of the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978 of the Commonwealth, recommend to the Legislative Assembly a Bill for an Act to authorise the issuing and expending of the public moneys of the Territory in respect of the year ending 30 June 2000.

      Dated 21 April 1999.

      (Sgd) NEIL CONN
      Administrator
      (Paper 1069)

    8. APPROPRIATION BILL 1999-2000 (Serial 154):
      The Treasurer (Mr Reed), presented a Bill for an Act to authorise the issuing and expending of the public moneys of the Territory in respect of the year ending 30 June 2000, the subject of His Honour the Administrator’s Message No. 14 notified earlier this day.
      Bill read a first time.
      Mr Reed moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
      Papers tabled: The Treasurer (Mr Reed) laid on the Table the following Papers –
    Budget Paper No. 1 – Budget Speech 1999-2000 (Paper 1070);
    Budget Paper No. 2 – The Budget 1999-2000 (Paper 1071);
    Budget Paper No. 3 – Issues in Public Finance 1999-2000 (Paper 1072);
    Budget Paper No. 4 – Capital Works Program 1999-2000 (Paper 1073);
    Budget Paper No. 5 – Northern Territory Economy 1999-2000 (Paper 1074);
    Women in the Budget 1999-2000 (Paper 1075);
    Regional Highlights, Darwin 1999-2000 (Paper 1076);
    Regional Highlights, Palmerston and Rural 1999-2000 (Paper 1077);
    Regional Highlights, Katherine 1999-2000 (Paper 1078);
    Regional Highlights, Arnhem and Tiwi Islands 1999-2000 (Paper 1079);
    Regional Highlights, Tennant Creek 1999-2000 (Paper 1080);
    Regional Highlights, Alice Springs 1999-2000 (Paper 1081); and
    Budget Overview 1999-2000 (Paper 1082).

      On the motion of the Leader of the Opposition (Ms Martin) debate was adjourned.
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      Suspension of sitting: The sitting was suspended between 11:39h and 14:00h.
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    9. DISCUSSION DRAFT OF RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES BILL 1999 AND RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL 1999 – PAPERS TABLED:
      The Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment (Mr Baldwin) laid on the Table discussion drafts of a proposed Residential Tenancies Bill (Paper 1083) and Residential Tenancies (Consequential Amendments) Bill (Paper 1084).
      Mr Baldwin made a statement relating thereto.
      Papers tabled: Mr Baldwin laid on the Table the following Paper –
    Letter, Ms Jude Pickering, Executive Officer, R.E.I.N.T. Inc to Honourable Tim Baldwin, Minister for Industry and Business re draft Residential Tenancies Bill, dated 29 March 1999 (Paper 1085).

      Mr Baldwin moved – That the Assembly take note of the Papers.
      Debate ensued.
      Leave granted to the Member for Wanguri (Mr Bailey) to continue his remarks at a later hour - Debate adjourned.
    10. LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE – REPORT, APPROPRIATE MEASURES TO FACILITATE STATEHOOD – PAPER TABLED – PAPER PRINTED – MOTION TO NOTE AND ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS:
      The Chairman of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee (Mr Hatton) laid on the Table the Committee’s Report of Inquiry into appropriate measures to facilitate Statehood (Paper 1086).
      Mr Hatton moved – That the report be Printed.
      Question – put and passed.
      Mr Hatton moved – That the Assembly take note of the Report and adopt recommendations numbered 1 - 6 contained therein.
      Debate ensued.
      On the motion of the Member for Jingili (Mr Balch) debate was adjourned.
    11. STATUTE LAW REVISION BILL 1999 (Serial 155):
      The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Palmer) on behalf of and at the request of the Attorney-General (Mr Burke), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to revise and correct the law of the Territory in minor respects.
      Bill read a first time.
      Mr Palmer moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
      On the motion of the Member for Stuart (Mr Toyne) debate was adjourned.
    12. STOCK DISEASES AMENDMENT BILL 1999 (Serial 153):
      The Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries (Mr Palmer), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to amend the Stock Diseases Act.
      Bill read a first time.
      Mr Palmer moved – That the Bill be now read a second time.
      On the motion of the Member for Stuart (Mr Toyne) debate was adjourned.
    13. LOCAL GOVERNMENT (KATHERINE RATES) BILL 1999 (Serial 149):
      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 ensued.
      Question – put and passed.
      Bill read a second time.
      Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bill to be moved forthwith.
      On the motion of the Minister for Local Government (Mrs Braham) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
    14. YEAR 2000 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE BILL 1999 (Serial 150):
      Suspension of Standing Orders – Pass Bill through all stages: The Minister for Communications, Science and Technology (Mr Manzie) moved – That so much of Standing Orders be suspended as would prevent the Year 2000 Information Disclosure Bill 1999 (Serial 150) passing through all stages at these sittings.
      Question – put and passed – there being and absolute majority of the whole number of Members present and no dissentient voice.
      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 ensued.
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      Visitor: The Acting Deputy Speaker (Mr Poole) drew Members attention to the presence in Gallery of Ms Crystal Attenborough, N. T. Sprint Champion and Australian under 18, 100 metre Sprint Champion.
      On behalf of Honourable Members, the Speaker extended a warm welcome to the visitor.
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      Debate continued.
      Bill read a second time.
      Leave granted for a motion for the third reading of the Bill to be moved forthwith.
      On the motion of the Minister for Communications, Science and Technology (Mr Manzie) the Bill was read a third time and passed to be a proposed law.
    15. OMBUDSMAN OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY, ANNUAL REPORT 1997/98 (20TH) – 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 Report –
      Debate ensued.
      Question – put and passed.
    16. ADJOURNMENT:
      The Member for Braitling (Mrs Braham) moved - That the Assembly do now adjourn.
      Debate ensued.
      Debate continued.
      Question – put and passed.
      And the Assembly adjourned at 18:36h until 10:00h on Wednesday 28 April 1999.
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      PAPERS:
      The following Papers were deemed to have been presented on Tuesday 27 April 1999:

      Regulations 1999:
      No. 14, Amendments of the Mining Amendment Regulations (Paper 1088)
      No. 15, Amendments of the Petroleum Amendment Regulations (Paper 1089)
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      ATTENDANCE:
      All Members attended the sitting except Mrs Hickey.
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