Mrs FINOCCHIARO - 2015-04-30
Can you please update the Assembly on some exciting news for the people of Nhulunbuy in relation to the Darwin Symphony Orchestra?
ANSWER
Mr Deputy Speaker, I thank the member for Drysdale for this question. This is a very exciting announcement, something I have been working on for a long time with the DSO. I provide representation for the DSO, as an ambassador or patron, and promote their wares.
There have been troubled times in Nhulunbuy with the closing of the refinery. We have put a lot of effort there trying to make sure we protect the economy and build jobs for the future. There is a long road ahead but there is a lot of work being done.
I wanted to see if we could roll out the DSO into regional parts of the Northern Territory, starting with Nhulunbuy, to provide a DSO experience to the people of Nhulunbuy. The DSO will be going to Nhulunbuy at the Garma site on 30 May this year. The project has been well supported by government. Financial support has been provided to assist them to get there, plus there has also been a lot of well-facilitated private sector support in transportation, logistics and the like. It will allow the Nhulunbuy community to come together at a time of celebration and support those who have gone through some difficult times.
To Karen Relph and everybody involved with the DSO, thanks very much for taking up this offer. I tried to get it out there for Territory Day, which was a logistical challenge. Seeing that this will happen on 30 May is exciting. I have been to many DSO events. Most recently there was one in partnership with the Defence band at the Convention Centre. It was a fantastic adaption and it really showcased the partnership in Darwin, and the spirit of the Anzacs in this 100-year centenary anniversary.
I am keen to see what adaption the DSO may like to entertain while in Nhulunbuy. Sitting in the Chamber today I cast my mind to what adaptions may be relevant to the sour approach of the member for Nhulunbuy. I have come up with suggestions for the DSO, such as Hank Williams’ I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry or Eric Clapton’s Tears in Heaven or maybe …
Ms FYLES: A point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker! Standing Order 62. It is offensive to say that of the member for Nhulunbuy.
Mr GILES: I have a lot of respect for Eric Clapton, the same way I have a lot of respect for …
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Chief Minister, I ask that you cease using offensive words.
Mr GILES: I will cease if anyone has taken offence.
Perhaps an adaption of Jeff Buckley …
Ms FYLES: A point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker!
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Chief Minister, there is a request that you withdraw those words.
Mr GILES: I withdraw.
Perhaps an adaption of Jeff Buckley’s Hallelujah. The budget is finally paying back Labor debt, reducing their deficit and getting the Territory economy back on track. Hallelujah, Labor, hallelujah.
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Chief Minister, your time has expired.
ANSWER
Mr Deputy Speaker, I thank the member for Drysdale for this question. This is a very exciting announcement, something I have been working on for a long time with the DSO. I provide representation for the DSO, as an ambassador or patron, and promote their wares.
There have been troubled times in Nhulunbuy with the closing of the refinery. We have put a lot of effort there trying to make sure we protect the economy and build jobs for the future. There is a long road ahead but there is a lot of work being done.
I wanted to see if we could roll out the DSO into regional parts of the Northern Territory, starting with Nhulunbuy, to provide a DSO experience to the people of Nhulunbuy. The DSO will be going to Nhulunbuy at the Garma site on 30 May this year. The project has been well supported by government. Financial support has been provided to assist them to get there, plus there has also been a lot of well-facilitated private sector support in transportation, logistics and the like. It will allow the Nhulunbuy community to come together at a time of celebration and support those who have gone through some difficult times.
To Karen Relph and everybody involved with the DSO, thanks very much for taking up this offer. I tried to get it out there for Territory Day, which was a logistical challenge. Seeing that this will happen on 30 May is exciting. I have been to many DSO events. Most recently there was one in partnership with the Defence band at the Convention Centre. It was a fantastic adaption and it really showcased the partnership in Darwin, and the spirit of the Anzacs in this 100-year centenary anniversary.
I am keen to see what adaption the DSO may like to entertain while in Nhulunbuy. Sitting in the Chamber today I cast my mind to what adaptions may be relevant to the sour approach of the member for Nhulunbuy. I have come up with suggestions for the DSO, such as Hank Williams’ I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry or Eric Clapton’s Tears in Heaven or maybe …
Ms FYLES: A point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker! Standing Order 62. It is offensive to say that of the member for Nhulunbuy.
Mr GILES: I have a lot of respect for Eric Clapton, the same way I have a lot of respect for …
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Chief Minister, I ask that you cease using offensive words.
Mr GILES: I will cease if anyone has taken offence.
Perhaps an adaption of Jeff Buckley …
Ms FYLES: A point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker!
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Chief Minister, there is a request that you withdraw those words.
Mr GILES: I withdraw.
Perhaps an adaption of Jeff Buckley’s Hallelujah. The budget is finally paying back Labor debt, reducing their deficit and getting the Territory economy back on track. Hallelujah, Labor, hallelujah.
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER: Chief Minister, your time has expired.
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