WRITTEN QUESTIONS
5 February 1991
3. NT News Article
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for CONSERVATION
In my personal explanation to the Legislative Assembly on 5 February 1991, the minister's attention was drawn to an article in the NT News attributed to him which purported to include a quote from myself.
1. Was the minister directly responsible for the fabrication of that quote.
2. If the minister was not responsible for the quote, was he aware of the fabrication.
3. Was the press release, from which the 'quote' came, issued without the minister's knowledge.
13 August 1991
48. Hearing Impaired Students - East Arnhem Region
Mr STIRLING to MINISTER for EDUCATION
Did the Estimates Review Committee decide to abolish the position of itinerant teacher serving hearing impaired students in the East Arnhem region; if so, how does this accord with agreements under the Aboriginal Education Policy goal number 14 which seeks to have special assistance provided to Aboriginal students with hearing loss problems, particularly the provision for additional advisory staff to assist teachers in developing teaching programs specifically suited to hearing impaired students.
52. Effects of School Closures
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for EDUCATION
1. In areas where school closures will force children to cross major roads to get to school (for example, Karguru, Traeger Park, Rapid Creek), what provision will be made for the safety of these children and what will it cost.
2. In schools receiving student number increases as a result of the closure of other schools and which require building upgrades to accommodate the students -
(a) will the government guarantee that this work will be done by the beginning of the 1992 school year; and
(b) if so, what is the anticipated cost of this work.
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3. Will asbestos present in the Tennant Creek Primary School be removed before students from Karguru are relocated to the school.
4. What commitments have been sought from the Commonwealth government regarding the cost of relocating TAFE in Tennant Creek.
5. What response has the Commonwealth government given to the above.
6. Will schools in the remote area of Operations South continue to receive the same level of visitation from Regional Office staff based in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.
7. What is the estimated cost of conveyancing allowances likely to be paid to parents of children who attended Warrego Primary School (Recommendation 5 of the School Closures Task Force) and Berrimah Pre-school (Recommendation 23).
8. Do students currently attending and those due to enrol at Kiana and Ganjarani schools in 1992 have no alternative school available to them.
9. Will the Department of Education -
(a) provide parents of students at Kiana and Ganjarani schools with written information about the educational options available to their children;
(b) advise what the options are; and
(c) advise what the alternative costs are as opposed to keeping the schools open.
10. Have the Kiana and Ganjarani schools both had upgrade work performed since the Estimates Review Committee's announcement; if so -
(a) why was this work carried out in view of the schools' closure; and
(b) what was the cost of the work.
55. Staffing Cuts in the Department of Education
Mr BELL to MINISTER for EDUCATION
1. What positions at which classifications will be abolished as a result of the changes to staffing formulae at each of the following -
(a) pre-school;
(b) primary school;
(c) junior secondary school;
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(d) secondary college;
(e) comprehensive high school; and
(f) community education centre.
2. Who will determine which positions will be abolished and what criteria will be used.
3. Do the Operations North and Operations South resource teams document primary school staffing formulae at 1:22 and small Aboriginal schools at 1:28, if so, why does this difference exist.
56. Proposed School Closures
Mr BELL to MINISTER for EDUCATION
1. Have schools been downgraded this year as a result of demographic projections; if so, which schools.
2. What are the projected savings per school over the financial years -
(a) 1991/92; and
(b) 1992/93 from -
(i) the closure of schools; and
(ii) the relocation of pre-schools to their main primary schools.
3. What costs will be incurred in the financial years -
(a) 1991/92; and
(b) 1992/93,
from the relocation of pre-schools to their primary schools, including the upgrading or building of suitable premises.
4. Is the Department of Education contemplating any further school closures over the remainder of this calendar year and next calendar year.
5. Has the department sought to maintain the school closures task force already in place.
6. Is the department currently examining schools, or intending to examine schools, which fall into the category outlined in Education Bulletin No 10 of November 1985 under the heading 'Procedures and Criteria for the Closure of Schools'.
7. Will specialist programs developed at the schools that are closed be set in place in the schools that students are relocated to.
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58. Effect of ERC Recommendations on Award Restructuring Agreement 1990
Mr BELL to MINISTER for EDUCATION
1. What positions by title and region under the categories of curriculum development, advisory and student services will be abolished.
2. Does the government intend that master teachers will take up functions previously filled by staff in advisory roles; if so -
(a) does this breach the Award Restructuring Agreement of 1990; and
(b) doesit also breach the original and publicly announced intention of establishing the Master Teacher System to ensure that quality teachers remained in the classroom.
3. Will master teachers be employed in advisory roles; if so -
(a) how will this be organised; and
(b) will master teachers be removed from classrooms for extended periods.
4. Will ERT time be increased to compensate for the removal of master teachers from classrooms; if so, how much extra time will be required and at what cost.
5. Who will provide up-to-date teaching methods, visual, library and teaching methods and printing and laminating services previously provided by advisory services such as the Alice Springs Education Centre in rural and remote schools.
59. Effects of Devolution on Schools and Colleges
Mr EDE to MINISTER for EDUCATION
1. Will school principals, head teachers and teachers-in-charge be compulsorily required to undertake those duties should school councils reject devolution as proposed by the Department of Education.
2. Will one-line budgets be introduced; if so -
(a) how will one-line budgets be determined;
(b) what will the the components of the budget;
(c) how will each of these components be determined; and
(d) what criteria will be used to determine ERT allocations.
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3. Will attendance figures be used to determine aspects of funding; if so -
(a) will there be a reassessment within the triennium period for increases and decreases in the attendance; and
(b) when will this assessment take place and how frequently.
4. Will there be a provision for 'backstop' funding for schools and TAFE colleges in the event of a major failure of equipment if that failure occurs outside the category of 'catastrophic event' in determining the costs of repairs and maintenance.
5. What compensation will be provided to schools for the increased administrative workload that could result from devolution.
6. Which schools in the Northern Territory do not have school councils.
7. How will schools without school councils be organised to receive devolution.
8. Will regional areas be established; if so -
(a) what will be the regional areas established;
(b) which geographic areas will this incorporate; and
(c) who will comprise the regional council.
9. Will teachers from small schools be given release time to attend regional council meetings.
10. What amount of time does the Department of Education estimate will be spent on administrative duties under the new devolution proposals given that some teachers-in-charge at small rural primary schools already have their teaching time reduced by up to 30% as a result of performing these duties.
11. Will the Department of Education provide additional administrative positions to schools, particularly 'hub' schools in the Southern Region, where in some cases at least 2 full-time positions are taken up with administration, to ensure that more teacher time is not given to administrative tasks.
12. Will ERT time to small schools be increased to compensate for the increased administrative workload resulting from administration.
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13. Will the Department of Education staff be allocated to assist with devolution; if so -
(a) which staff;
(b) which schools will receive their assistance;
(c) how many staff will be allocated to these positions in -
(i) Operations North; and
(ii) Operations South; and
(d) what will their roles be.
14. In the TAFE sector, will increased devolution be aimed at avoiding duplication and waste by reducing administrative overheads and delays in decision-making; if so, what areas of waste and duplication have been identified under the current system.
15. Are the major new functions of devolution under TAFE personnel management; assets management; and facilities and capital works management; if so, what is the government's intention in these 3 areas.
16. Are colleges to derive a component of funding from entrepreneurial activities; if so -
(a) at what stage is the development of the operational package; and
(b) will the recommendations of this paper be available for public discussion.
17. Will teachers bear legal responsibility for financial administration in instances where the principal responsibility for the implementation and administration of devolution is the responsibility of teachers in schools where school councils reject devolution; if so what advice will be given to teachers of the legal implications of their new responsibilities before this is implemented.
18. Will the Department of Education provide inservice training on financial management for teachers who have new responsibilities under the rationalisation of administration as a result of the devolution plans.
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61. Retention of Teachers in Rural Areas
Mr CARTWRIGHT to MINISTER for EDUCATION
1. Has the retention of teachers in rural and remote areas of the Northern Territory been identified as a problem by the government; if so -
(a) what strategies have been set in place to overcome this problem; and
(b) how will the Estimates Review Committee's announcements affect these strategies.
62. Relief Teaching Staff
Mr CARTWRIGHT to MINISTER for EDUCATION
1. Have the Kildurk (Amanbidgi) and Yarralin schools been without any teaching staff for extended periods within the last 12 months; if so, what assurance can be given that relief staff will be appointed to prevent recurrence of temporary school closures.
66. Cresap Consultancy
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. How many personnel from the Department of Health and Community Services have been assigned to work with the Cresap consultancy.
2. How many hours will these personnel work on the Cresap consultancy.
3. What departmental equipment, for example, computing equipment, will be utilised by the Cresap consultancy.
4. What will be the total cost of the Cresap Review to the Northern Territory Government over and above the cost of the consultant's fees.
1 October 1991
71. Tourism Industry Advertising
Mr BELL to MINISTER for TOURISM
1. What was the Tourist Commission's budget for -
(a) television advertising, for the financial years -
(i) 1987-88;
(ii) 1988-89; and
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(iii) 1989-90;
(b) print advertising, for the financial years -
(i) 1987-88;
(ii) 1988-89; and
(iii) 1989-90;
(c) international marketing, for the financial years -
(i) 1987-88;
(ii) 1988-89; and
(iii) 1989-90;
(d) trade shows, for the financial years -
(i) 1987-88;
(ii) 1988-89; and
(iii) 1989-90.
2. Which advertising agency(ies) is/are retained or have been retained.
3. On what basis is/are the agency(ies) chosen.
4. Is there a tendering process; if not, why not.
5. What is the nature of the tendering process.
6. Are the tender documents public.
7. If there is a tendering process and tender documents are prepared, is the amount of air time thus prescribed.
8. What amount of air time was prescribed during each of the years -
(a) 1987-88;
(b) 1988-89; and
(c) 1989-90.
9. If air time was not prescribed during the above years, why not.
10. If air time was prescribed, what was its value.
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25 February 1992
89. Karguru Primary School
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for EDUCATION
1. What are the final arrangements for the transfer of Karguru Primary School to a TAFE facility in 1992.
2. Will the Department of Education or the TAFE complex be the leaseholders.
3. Which department will fund ground maintenance,cleaning and the janitor of the building.
4. What funds will each component unit housed at the new facility receive this financial year.
5. Will there be a unified body established to administer this facility, or will it remain only physically joined.
6. Will the Batchelor College Annexe, housing RATE program staff and Aboriginal Health Worker training staff, be incorporated in the building; if not, why not.
7. What is the cost per annum of the arrangements for the Batchelor College Annexe in Tennant Creek and from whom is the office leased.
8. What funds, other than $150 000 announced in this year's budget and the $160 000 AEP moneys, will be spent on the Batchelor College Annexe this financial year.
9. What will the $160 000 AEP money be spent on and under which program.
10. What is the projected budget and expenditure for Tennant Creek Primary School in 1992.
11. What increase in staff and what position will Tennant Creek Primary School receive.
12. Can the Department of Education guarantee the students and parents that Tennant Creek Primary School will be ready to accommodate the extra students at the commencement of term 1, 1992.
13. What are the projected student numbers for Tennant Creek Primary School for 1992 and how many students will the school be able to accommodate without recourse to temporary classrooms.
14. Should Tennant Creek have a population increase that would render it impossible for the Tennant Creek Primary School to accommodate all students, what action would the Department of Education take.
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12 May 1992
102. Effects of Yulara Tourist Resort Promotion
Mr EDE to MINISTER for TOURISM
1. Has the Northern Territory government made a decision to commit $2m specifically to promote the Yulara Resort.
2. If so, which activities of the Northern Territory Tourist Commission will be cut or eliminated to accommodate that decision.
3. What changes will be made to the Tourist Commission's marketing strategy to accommodate the decision to commit $2m specifically to promote the Yulara Resort.
4. What was the dollar value of Tourist Commission expenditure on Yulara Resort promotion in the financial year 1990-91.
11 August 1992
119. Department of Education Rental
Mr STIRLING to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. Which offices of the Department of Education occupy rented premises.
2. What are the addresses of these premises.
3. What is the cost per annum for each of these premises.
4. From whom are these premises rented.
123. Demographic Projections for Haasts Bluff and Finke Schools
Mr BELL to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. Is there any documentation to support the fact that the projected enrolment for 1991 was 18 at Haasts Bluff school and not 23; if so, does the minister accept that this was an error in projections.
2. Did the minister say that 'the transience of population in small Aboriginal communities makes 12 month enrolment projections difficult'; if so, will demographic projections be abandoned given that projections vary when compared to actual enrolments.
3. Did the minister comment that 'it is not possible to predict ad hoc population shifts which occur from time to time in remote communities'; if so, is it government policy to deny education to those children whose families shift.
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4. If the minister did describe population shifts in Aboriginal communities as 'ad hoc', does he accept that this is caused by the government's failure to understand the reasons that families sometimes move between communities and to subsequently plan for these moves.
127. Funding for Pacific School Games
Mr STIRLING to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. What was the total cost to the Northern Territory Department of Education of the Pacific School Games.
2. Which Northern Territory departments, other than the Department of Education, provided funds.
3. What was the amount of this funding.
4. Was any money from the Aboriginal Education Program used for funding the Pacific School Games; if so, how much was used and why.
128. BCF Fire Extinguishers in Department of Education Schools
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. Who has the contract to supply and maintain BCF fire extinguishers in Department of Education schools for the following financial years -
(a) 1989-90; and
(b) 1990-91.
2. What was the cost of this contract for those financial years.
3. Who was responsible for fire safety and what was the cost.
4. Who was responsible for fire safety in schools before July 1991.
5. Who is currently responsible for fire safety in schools.
6. How many BCF fire extinguishers have gone missing from Department of Education facilities during the following financial years -
(a) 1989-90;
(b) 1990-91; and
(c) 1991-92 to date.
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7. How many BCF fire extinguishers have needed to be refilled as a result of either leakage or use during the following years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92 to date.
8. What funds have been budgeted for the removal and/or replacement of BCF fire extinguishers this financial year.
132. Tourist Promotion Funding
Mr COLLINS toMINISTER for TOURISM
1. How much funding has the Northern Territory government allocated to tourist promotion in the 1991-92 financial year from -
(a) general revenue; and
(b) bed tax.
2. How much has been spent on promoting Alice Springs and the following attractions located in the surrounding areas -
(a) Palm Valley;
(b) Trephina Gorge; and
(c) Rainbow Valley.
3. How much has been spent on promoting the following attractions -
(a) Ayers Rock;
(b) the Olgas; and
(c) Uluru Tourist Village.
4. How much of the above funding allocations was spent in the following areas -
(a) 5-star accommodation;
(b) less than 5-star accommodation; and
(c) attractions other than accommodation.
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134. Aboriginal Education in the Northern Territory
Mr BELL to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. What was the average recurrent expenditure, including capital expenditure, in Northern Territory schools during the 1990-91 financial year for the following areas -
(a) predominantly non-Aboriginal secondary schools;
(b) predominantly non-Aboriginal secondary colleges;
(c) Aboriginal CECs;
(d) Aboriginal non-bilingual primary schools; and
(e) Aboriginal bilingual primary schools.
2. What was the proportion of total Commonwealth funding of Aboriginal schools, including AEP, Commonwealth Capital Grants Programs, ASSPA, the Aboriginal element of PEP, Disadvantaged Schools Program and other projects of national significance, for the following calendar years -
(a) 1982;
(b) 1983;
(c) 1984;
(d) 1985;
(e) 1986;
(f) 1987;
(g) 1988;
(h) 1989;
(i) 1990;
(j) 1991; and
(k) 1992 to date.
3. How many Aboriginal teacher aides were employed by the Department of Education during the following calendar years -
(a) 1982;
(b) 1983;
(c) 1984;
(d) 1985;
(e) 1986;
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(f) 1987;
(g) 1988;
(h) 1989;
(i) 1990;
(j) 1991; and
(k) 1992 to date.
4. How many Aboriginal Assistant Teachers were employed by the Department of Education during the following calendar years -
(a) 1982;
(b) 1983;
(c) 1984;
(d) 1985;
(e) 1986;
(f) 1987;
(g) 1988;
(h) 1989;
(i) 1990;
(j) 1991; and
(k) 1992 to date.
5. How many non-Aboriginal teachers teach at predominantly Aboriginal schools at present.
6. How many non-Aboriginal teachers teaching at predominately Aboriginal schools -
(a) have formally accredited Teaching English as a Second Language qualifications; and
(b) can speak Aboriginal languages.
7. How many Aboriginal teachers and non-Aboriginal teachers teach at -
(a) predominantly Aboriginal schools; and
(b) predominantly non-Aboriginal schools.
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8. How many teaching graduates from Batchelor College -
(a) applied for teaching positions at their communities for 1992; and
(b) were not subsequently successful.
9. How many teaching graduates from Batchelor College who were successful with their applications for teaching positions are currently employed on limited tenure contracts and what are the terms of their limited tenure.
10. How many Aboriginal teachers have the Associate Diploma in Teaching (Aboriginal Schools), or higher qualifications.
11. How many Aboriginal teachers with Associate Diploma of Teaching (Aboriginal Schools) are employed below Band 1 level in Aboriginal schools.
12. How many Aborigines are currently enrolled in formal teacher education programs in the Northern Territory.
13. How many non-Aborigines are currently enrolled in formal teacher education programs in the Northern Territory.
14. What is the average annual attendance percentage for all predominantly Aboriginal schools for the following calendar years -
(a) 1974;
(b) 1975;
(c) 1976;
(d) 1977;
(e) 1978;
(f) 1979;
(g) 1980;
(h) 1981;
(i) 1982;
(j) 1983;
(k) 1984;
(l) 1985;
(m) 1986;
(n) 1987;
(o) 1988;
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(p) 1989;
(q) 1990;
(r) 1991; and
(s) 1992 to date.
141. Class Sizes in Northern Territory Schools
Mr STIRLING to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. How many and which schools in the categories listed below have class sizes greater than the number indicated -
(a) preschool (non-Aboriginal) 20;
(b) preschool (Aboriginal) 15;
(c) primary/transition (non-Aboriginal) 20;
(d) junior primary, years 1 to 3 (non-Aboriginal) 20;
(e) primary, years 4 to 7 (non-Aboriginal) 25;
(f) junior primary, years 1 to 3 (Aboriginal) 18;
(g) primary, years 4 to 7 (Aboriginal) 20;
(h) composite 2-year span 23;
(i) composite 5-year (or more) span 15;
(j) secondary general, years 8 to 10 25;
(k) secondary general, years 11 and 12 20; and
(l) practical classes.
147. Australia Asia Trade Link
Mr EDE to TREASURER
Has the Northern Territory government undertaken an assessment of the benefits provided to the Australia Asia Trade Link, consisting of the north-south railway and expanded Port Darwin development, in the One Nation statement; if so, when will this assessment be made available to the public.
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148. Agreements between Aboriginal Communities and Power and Water Authority
Mr BELL to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. In which Aboriginal communities have councils made agreements with the Power and Water Authority to read meters and present bills.
2. In Aboriginal communities where such agreements have not been made, were bills prepared and presented to individual consumers for the period 1 January 1992 to 31 March 1992.
3. Were bills prepared and presented to individual consumers for the period from 1 April 1992 to 30 June 1992.
4. Was legal advice obtained by the minister about the enforceability of agreements where signatories were unaware of amounts they had promised to pay; if so, what was this legal advice.
153. Payments to Consultants
Mr BELL to MINISTER for PRIMARY INDUSTRY and FISHERIES
1. What payments have been made to consultants in fulfilling services of the Rural Adjustment Scheme in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
2. To whom were these payments made in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
3. What was the total value of payments to each consultant in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
22 September 1992
158. Departmental International Travel Department of Industries and Development Contracts
Mr BELL to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Was contract IR786 for $162 700 awarded to Human Solutions, Hobart, for database development; if so -
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(a) what was the database;
(b) what software was used in the implementation of this database;
(c) what hardware will the database be operated on;
(d) which officers of the department will have access to the database; and
(e) how will these officers access the database development.
2. Was contract IR999 for $10 000 awarded to The Drawing Room, Darwin, for writing services; if so, what were these writing services.
3. Was contract IR1001for $23 065 awarded to ISS International, Sydney, for consultancy services; if so -
(a) what service was provided; and
(b) can an itemised account of these services be provided.
4. Was contract IR1020 for $3700 awarded to Ferson Corporation Pty Ltd, West Pymble, New South Wales, for consultant fees and air fares; if so, what were the services provided.
5. Was contract IR1182 for $3500 awarded to Robin Macdonald and Associates, Darwin for special writing services; if so -
(a) what was written under this contract; and
(b) what were the 'specialist' services.
159. Departmental International Travel
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. How many overseas trips for the Department of Health and Community Services have been made by -
(a) the minister;
(b) the Secretary of the department;
(c) the Assistant Secretary;
(d) Deputy Secretaries;
(e) The Chief Executive Office, Royal Darwin Hospital; and
(d) section medical staff, Royal Darwin Hospital,
in the following financial years -
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(i) 1991-92; and
(ii) 1992-93 to date.
2. What was the duration of each of the above trips.
3. What was the purpose of each of the above trips.
4. What was the cost of each of the above trips.
162. Department of Industries and Development Loans
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $22 000 given to Air North International Pty Ltd in 1989-90.
2. Does the loan to Air North International Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
3. Is the loan to Air North International Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
4. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $2109 given to Dalgety Bennett Farmers in 1989-90.
5. Does the loan to Dalgety Bennett Farmers attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
6. Is the loan to Dalgety Bennett Farmers in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
7. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $41 650 given to Darwin Tennis Centre in 1989-90.
8. Does the loan to Darwin Tennis Centre attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
9. Is the loan to Darwin Tennis Centre in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
10. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $99 988.09 given to H.O. and D.M. Fitzgerald in 1989-90.
11. Does the loan to H.O. and D.M. Fitzgerald attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
12. Is the loan to H.O. and D.M. Fitzgerald in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
13. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $54 000 given to Ironwood Park Nursery in 1989-90.
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14. Does the loan to Ironwood Park Nursery attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
15. Is the loan to Ironwood Park Nursery in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
16. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $13 000 given to Harvey Distributors in 1989-90.
17. Does the loan to Harvey Distributors attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
18. Is the loan to Harvey Distributors in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
19. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $100 000 given to Jaguar Joinery Pty Ltd in 1989-90.
20. Does the loan to Jaguar Joinery Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
21. Is the loan to Jaguar Joinery Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
22. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $15 000 given to A.R. McCarthy in 1989-90.
23. Does the loan to A.R. McCarthy attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
24. Is the loan to A.R. McCarthy in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
25. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $400 000 given to Modular Medical Products Pty Ltd in 1989-90.
26. Does the loan to Modular Medical Products Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
27. Is the loan to Modular Medical Products Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
28. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $37 500 given to NT Evaporites in 1989-90.
29. Does the loan to NT Evaporites attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
30. Is the loan to NT Evaporites in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
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31. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $36 000 given to Pirntubula Pty Ltd in 1989-90.
32. Does the loan to Pirntubula Pty attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
33. Is the loan to Pirntubula Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
34. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $4800 given to A.and S. Stroud in 1989-90.
35. Does the loan to A. and S. Stroud attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
36. Is the loan to A. and S. Stroud in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
37. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $50 000 given to Terra Safari Tours in 1989-90.
38. Does the loan to Terra Safari Tours attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
39. Is the loan to Terra Safari Tours in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
40. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $11 500 given to Wandjina Jewellery in 1989-90.
41. Does the loan to Wandjina Jewellery attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
42. Is the loan to Wandjina Jewellery in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
163. Department of Industries and Development Loans
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $72 000 given to AIReSEARCH Mapping in 1990-91.
2. Does the loan to AIReSEARCH Mapping attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
3. Is the loan to AIReSEARCH Mapping in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
4. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $110 000 given to Capricorn Industries Pty Ltd in 1990-91.
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5. Does the loan to Capricorn Industries Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
6. Is the loan to Capricorn Industries Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
7. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $14 876.50 given to Delta Productions Pty Ltd in 1990-91.
8. Does the loan to Delta Productions Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
9. Is the loan to Delta Productions Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
10. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $7450.14 given to H.O. and D.M. Fitzgerald in 1990-91.
11. Does the loan to H.O. and DM. Fitzgerald attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
12. Is the loan to H.O. and D.M. Fitzgerald in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
13. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $50 000 given to the Handicapped Persons Association in 1990-91.
14. Does the loan to the Handicapped Persons Association attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
15. Is the loan to the Handicapped Persons Association in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
16. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $150 000 given to Hazkies Pty Ltd in 1990-91.
17. Does the loan to Hazkies Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
18. Is the loan to Hazkies Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
19. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $50 000 given to Lee Schell Pty Ltd in 1990-91.
20. Does the loan to Lee Schell Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
21. Is the loan to Lee Schell Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
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22. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $123.50 given to Nordell Enterprises Pty Ltd in 1990-91.
23. Does the loan to Nordell Enterprises Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
24. Is the loan to Nordell Enterprises Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
25. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $550 000 given to Ostermeyer Nominees Pty Ltd in 1990-91.
26. Does the loan to Ostermeyer Nominees Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
27. Is the loan to Ostermeyer Nominees Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
28. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $19 568 given to Raintree Aboriginal Art Gallery in 1990-91.
29. Does the loan to Raintree Aboriginal Art Gallery attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
30. Is the loan to Raintree Aboriginal Art Gallery in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
31. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $25 000 given to Stonecraft Australia in 1990-91.
32. Does the loan to Stonecraft Australia attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
33. Is the loan to Stonecraft Australia in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
34. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $40 000 given to K. and R. Eastburn in 1990-91.
35. Does the loan to K. and R. Eastburn attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
36. Is the loan to K. and R. Eastburn in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
37. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $80 000 given to GWR Contracting Pty Ltd in 1990-91.
38. Does the loan to GWR Contracting Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
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39. Is the loan to GWR Contracting Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
40. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $50 000 given to Modular Medical Products Pty Ltd in 1990-91.
41. Does the loan to Modular Medical Products Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
42. Is the loan to Modular Medical Products Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
43. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $150 000 given to NT Evaporites in 1990-91.
44. Does the loan to NT Evaporites attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
45. Is the loan to NT Evaporites in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
46. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $50 000 given to Percy Mitchell Electrical Services Pty Ltd in 1990-91.
47. Does the loan to Percy Mitchell Electrical Services Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
48. Is the loan to Percy Mitchell Electrical Services Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
164. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of the Chief Minister in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of the Chief Minister to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
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5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
165. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to TREASURER
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Northern Territory Treasury in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Northern Territory Treasury to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
166. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Health and Community Services in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Health and Community Services to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
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167. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Industries and Development in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Industries and Development to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
168. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Education and Training in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Education and Training to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
169. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Transport and Works in the following financial years -
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(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Transport and Works to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
170. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for TOURISM
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Northern Territory Tourist Commission in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Northern Territory Tourist Commission to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
171. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for PRIMARY INDUSTRY and FISHERIES
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries, including the Museums and Art Galleries Board of the Northern Territory, in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
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4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries, including the Museums and Art Galleries Board of the Northern Territory, to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
172. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for LANDS and HOUSING
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Lands and Housing in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Lands and Housing to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
173. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for POLICE, FIRE and EMERGENCY SERVICES
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by Police, Fire and Emergency Services in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by Police, Fire and Emergency Services to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
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174. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for MINES and ENERGY
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Mines and Energy in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Mines and Energy to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
175. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to ATTORNEY-GENERAL
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Law in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Law to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
176. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for SPORT, RECREATION, ETHNIC AFFAIRS
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Sport, Recreation, Ethnic Affairs and Local Government and the Racing Commission in the following financial years -
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(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Sport, Recreation, Ethnic Affairs and Local Government and the Racing Commission to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
177. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for CONSERVATION
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Conservation Commission in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Conservation Commission to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
178. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Correctional Services in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
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4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Correctional Services to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
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179. Motor Vehicle Registry Practices
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. What are the details of the fraudulent practices at the Motor Vehicle Registry referred to in the latest Annual Report of the Auditor-General.
2. Have any further fraudulent practices, other than those referred to in the latest Annual Report of the Auditor-General, been identified at the Motor Vehicle Registry.
3. How much money has been recovered or repaid as a result of detected fraud at the Motor Vehicle Registry.
4. How much money has not been recovered or repaid as a result of detected fraud at the Motor Vehicle Registry.
5. What charges or disciplinary action has been initiated relating to fraudulent practices at the Motor Vehicle Registry.
6. What procedures have been implemented to prevent further fraudulent practices at the Motor Vehicle Registry.
180. Expenses for Power and Water Authority Headquarters
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. Were any government or Power and Water Authority funds expended for the purchase or installation of a third lift in the Power and Water Authority's headquarters in the Jape Plaza, Cavenagh Street, Darwin; if so -
(a) what is the amount of the funding; and
(b) how was it expended.
2. Why was an additional lift required in the Jape Plaza.
3. If the answer to question 1 is yes, why were government funds expended on a private building.
4. If the answer to question 1 is no, did the landlord extract a government commitment to increase rental payments for the premises.
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5. What was the rental per square metre per annum for Power and Water Authority offices at the Jape Plaza before the installation of the new lift.
6. Has the rental on these premises been increases; if so, what is the new rental per square metre per annum.
7. How does rental expenditure on these premises compare with rentals for Darwin Central Business District office premises of an equivalent standard.
181.Development of Crocodile Proposals
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Has any application for government assistance been made to the Northern Territory government regarding development of crocodile proposals submitted by Dr Graeme Webb.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what are the details of the funding sought.
3. Has any form of funding or assistance been approved regarding the development of crocodile proposals; if so, what are the details.
182. Development of Crocodile Proposals
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for CONSERVATION
1. Has any application for government assistance been made to the Northern Territory government regarding development of crocodile proposals submitted by Dr Graeme Webb.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what are the details of the funding sought.
3. Has any form of funding or assistance been approved regarding the development of crocodile proposals; if so, what are the details.
183. Alice Springs Heritage Houses
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for LANDS and HOUSING
1. Have the heritage houses at Lots 180 and 182 Hartley Street, Alice Springs, been sold.
2. Were proper procedures followed in relation to the Certificates of Occupancy for both houses.
3. Was one or either of the houses subject to damage by, or infested with, white ants.
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4. Does the Department of Lands and Housing hold test inspection reports for both houses, prepared by a reputable pest control company.
5. If white ant damage was identified in the properties, what was the cost of rectifying the damage.
6. Has the Department of Lands and Housing met the cost of rectifying the damage; if so, what was the cost.
7. Has the Department of Lands and Housing met the cost of compensating the new owners; if so, what was the cost.
184. Motor Vehicle Registry Practices
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. Has the Department of Transport and Works given approval for Amway distributorships to be conducted from the Motor Vehicle Registry in Darwin; if so, are these practices proceeding with management's compliance.
2. Why was the purchase of Apple computer equipment approved for the Darwin Motor Vehicle Registry.
3. Is the purchase of such computer equipment contrary to or consistent with departmental policy on standardisation of computer equipment.
4. Are there any Darwin Motor Vehicle Registry officers who have formal approval to conduct private businesses in addition to their normal public service duties.
5. Are systems in place to ensure that Motor Vehicle Registry officers do not use normal working time and government facilities to conduct private businesses.
185. Renovation of Housing Commission Properties
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for LANDS and HOUSING
1. What is the average time between completion of renovation works and reoccupation of Housing Commission properties.
2. What is the average time between completion of renovation work and reoccupation of the flats at John Stokes Square.
3. Are there any particular flats at John Stokes Square which remained vacant for much longer than the average period; if so, what were the reasons.
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187. Department of Industries and Development Grant
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a grant of $7000 to Lightning Brothers in 1990-91; if so, what was the purpose of the grant.
188. Department of Industries and Development Grant
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a grant of $5500 to Ipolera Tours in 1990-91; if so, what was the purpose of the grant.
189. Department of Industries and Development Grant
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a grant of $3000 to Oztech Electronics in 1990-91; if so, what was the purpose of the grant.
190. Department of Industries and Development
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a grant of $13 363.15 to Frewill Pty Ltd in 1990-91; if so, what was the purpose of the grant.
191. Department of Industries and Development Grant
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a grant of $8000 to Burrundi Pictures in 1990-91; if so, what was the purpose of the grant.
192. Department of Industries and Development Grant
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a grant of $40 000 to Antah Oiltools in 1990-91; if so, what was the purpose of the grant.
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193. Department of Industries and Development Grant
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a grant of $8380 to Hydra Pac in 1990-91; if so, what was the purpose of the grant.
194. Department of Industries and Development Grant
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a grant of $1452.83 to CEC Consultants Australia Pty Ltd in 1990-91; if so, what was the purpose of the grant.
195. Department of Industries and Development Grant
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a grant of $2300.11 to NT Brick and Block Laying Services in 1990-91; if so, what was the purpose of the grant.
198. Department of Industries and Development Grants and Loans
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Which companies and individuals received grants from the Northern Territory government in the 1991-92 financial year; what was the value of the grants in each instance.
2. Which companies and individuals received loans from the Northern Territory government in the 1991-92 financial year; what was the value of the loans in each instance.
3. Which companies and individuals received interest assistance from the Northern Territory government in the 1991-92 financial year; what was the value of the assistance in each instance.
4. What companies and individuals received other forms of financial assistance from the Northern Territory government in the 1991-92 financial year; what was the value of the assistance in each instance.
5. Did any of the companies or individuals given financial assistance by the Northern Territory government in the 1991-92 financial year receive assistance in 1990-91; if so, what are the details of the companies and individuals and the amount of assistance provided in 1990-91.
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6. What was the cumulative total of all outstanding loans and support payments at 30 June 1992 of all companies and individuals.
199. Department of Industries and Development Budget
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Has the Department of Industries and Development received an application for financial assistance from G. Webb Pty Ltd; if so, what is the status of that request.
2. What was the actual Department of Industries and Development expenditure on printing and document production in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
3. Was $570 000 from the 1992-93 budget allocated to printing and document production; if so, what is the explanation for any variation from previous budgets.
4. What was the actual Department of Industries and Development expenditure on advertising in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
5. Was $365 000 from the 1992-93 budget allocated to advertising; if so, what is the explanation for any variation from previous budgets.
6. What was the total value and details of financial assistance provided by the Department of Industries and Development to companies operating in the Trade Development Zone in 1991-92.
7. What is the amount allocated from the Department of Industries and Development's 1992-93 budget for financial assistance to companies operating in the Trade Development Zone.
200. Department of Lands and Housing Budget
Mr BELL to MINISTER for LANDS and HOUSING
1. What were the details of litigation settled by the Building Control section of the Department of Lands and Housing in the 1991-92 financial year, including the terms of settlement.
2. Was there a 65% increase in the operational subsidy to the Northern Territory Land Corporation between 1986-87 and 1991-92; if so, what is the reason.
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3. What properties were bought by the Northern Territory Land Corporation in the 1991-92 financial year.
4. What properties were sold by the Northern Territory Land Corporation in the 1991-92 financial year.
5. What other activities were undertaken by the Northern Territory Land Corporation in the 1991-92 financial year.
202. Department of Industries and Development Subsidies
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a subsidy of $80 344 to Industrial Strategies and Services Pty Ltd in the 1990-91financial year; if so, what was the purpose of this subsidy.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what was the form of the subsidy and for how long does it apply.
203. Department of Industries and Development Subsidies
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a subsidy of $6350 to Indo Pacific Marine in the 1990-91 financial year; if so, what was the purpose of this subsidy.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what was the form of the subsidy and for how long does it apply.
204. Department of Industries and Development Subsidies
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a subsidy of $702.24 to Latif, M in the 1990-91 financial year; if so, what was the purpose of this subsidy.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what was the form of the subsidy and for how long does it apply.
205. Department of Industries and Development Subsidies
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a subsidy of $5000 to NT Evaporites in the 1990-91 financial year; if so, what was the purpose of this subsidy.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what was the form of the subsidy and for how long does it apply.
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206. Department of Industries and Development Subsidies
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a subsidy of $3807 to Overlander Suspensions in the 1990-91 financial year; if so, what was the purpose of this subsidy.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what was the form of the subsidy and for how long does it apply.
207. Department of Industries and Development Subsidies
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a subsidy of $6832 to Rath Blue in the 1990-91 financial year; if so, what was the purpose of this subsidy.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, for how long does the subsidy apply.
3. What proportion of company interest costs were subsidised in 1991-92.
208. Department of Industries and Development Subsidies
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a subsidy of $25 600 to Pine Creek Engineering in the 1990-91 financial year; if so, what was the purpose of this subsidy.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what form was the subsidy provided in.
209. Power and Water Authority Budget
Mr LANHUPUY to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. What are the details of the Power and Water Authority Corporate Services, General Services operational budget for 1992-93.
2. What are the details of the Corporate Services, General Services major operational cost items.
3. What are the details of the Power and Water Authority Utilities Executive Management operational budget for 1992-93.
4. What are the details of the Utilities Executive Management major operational cost items.
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5. What are the details of the Power and Water Authority Power-General operational budget for 1992-93.
6. What are the details of the Power-General major operational cost items.
7. What will the cost of Power and Water Authority interest payments be in 1992-93.
8. What amount of loan repayments will the Power and Water Authority make in 1992-93.
9. What was the remaining value of Northern Territory government commitments to purchase and transport gas at 30 June 1992.
10. What was the total Power and Water Authority provision for bad and doubtful debts at 30 June 1992.
11. What was the total level of Power and Water Authority debt from borrowings at 30 June 1992.
210. Department of Health and Community Services Reports
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Which recommendations of the Kerr Report were adopted.
2. Why were those recommendations adopted.
3. Which recommendations of the Kerr Report were rejected.
4. Why were those recommendations rejected.
5. When will the 1991-92 Annual Report of the Department of Health and Community Services be available.
211. Department of Health and Community Services Health Programs
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Has the Commonwealth government offered an increase or expansion of 11% for any of the following programs for 1992-93 -
(a) SAAP;
(b) CAP;
(c) National Women's Health Strategy Program;
(d) National Aboriginal Health Strategy Program;
(e) Burdekin Funding; and
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(f) HACC.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, has the Northern Territory government taken up that increased offer and will it match it in the required amounts; if not, why not.
212. Department of Health and Community Services Corporate Management
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. What are the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications of the 300 staff of the Corporate Management Section referred to in Budget Paper No 2.
2. How many positions that were in the Corporate Management Section in -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92,
were cut as a result of -
(i) the Estimates Review Committee decisions announced by the Northern Territory government in April 1991; and
(ii) the adoption of Cresap recommendations.
3. What were the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications of the positions, excluding those transferred to other sections of the Department of Health and Community Services, referred to in question 2.
4. How many positions from the Corporate Management Section have been transferred to other sections of the Department of Health and Community Services budget as a result of the adoption of the Estimates Review Committee and Cresap recommendations, and what are the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications of those positions.
5. Has a section of the 1991-92 Corporate Management (Operational Management) Budget for the Department of Health and Community Services been dropped from the 1992-93 budget; if so, where have funds and staff from this section been distributed.
213. Community Services Hospital Services
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Is the Northern Territory government taking any steps to allow Northern Territory residents to participate in the Australian Bone Marrow Registry; if so, what are they.
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2. What are the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications of the 7 staff employed with the Hospital Services Directorate.
214. Royal Darwin Hospital Budget and Staffing
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Does the Royal Darwin Hospital have a mission statement and a corporate plan; if so, what are they.
2. What was the total cost of purchases made by the Royal Darwin Hospital, or the Department of Health and Community Services on behalf of the Royal Darwin Hospital, from Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
3. Were the purchases referred to in question 2 for medical supplies or medical equipment and how much was spent on each category.
4. Does the Purchasing Section of the Royal Darwin Hospital or the Department of Health and Community Services have guidelines that detail policy regarding the purchase of equipment or supplies for the Royal Darwin Hospital; if so, what are they.
5. How many staff are employed at the Royal Darwin Hospital; what are the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications of these positions.
6. What was the total number of beds at the Royal Darwin Hospital before the recommendations of the Estimates Review Committee and Cresap were adopted.
7. Did the Northern Territory government modify the Cresap recommendation of a reduction of 25 acute-care beds and 1 operating theatre at the Royal Darwin Hospital to a closure of the theatre and a reduction of 10 acute-care beds; if so, how was this implemented and why was it done that way.
8. What number of staff will be shed if the plan to close 1 operating theatre and reduce acute-care beds at the Royal Darwin Hospital proceeds; and what numbers would be shed in the following categories -
(a) medical officers;
(b) nurses;
(c) hospital assistants;
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(d) cleaners;
(e) CSD attendants;
(f) launderers; and
(g) orderlies.
9. What was the number of staff involved in theatre surgical procedures at the Royal Darwin Hospital before the recommendations of the Estimates Review Committee and Cresap were adopted, and what is the number now.
10. How many hours per day did each operating theatre work before the recommendations of the Estimates Review Committee and Cresap were adopted.
11. How many hours per day is this 1 operating theatre left working since the recommendations of the Estimates Review Committee and Cresap were adopted.
12. How many hours of overtime have staff involved in theatre surgical procedures worked since the closure of a theatre; over what period of time has that been.
13. How many hours of overtime did staff involved in theatre surgical procedures work in each operating theatre before the closure of the operating theatre.
14. What is the waiting time at the Royal Darwin Hospital for elective surgery in each of the following categories -
(a) general;
(b) orthopaedics;
(c) ENT;
(d) ophthalmology;
(e) gynaecology; and
(f) other categories not named.
15. What arrangements exist between the Royal Darwin Hospital and the Darwin Private Hospital; what arrangements exist particularly in the following categories -
(a) bed occupancy;
(b) employees;
(c) senior management;
(d) consultant specialists; and
(e) use of facilities.
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16. What funds have been spent by the Department of Health and Community Services for the use of beds at the Darwin Private Hospital in the 1990-91 financial year.
17. What is the total amount of funding provided through any agreements to the Darwin Private Hospital from the Department of Health and Community Services and what is the total cost to the Department of Health and Community Services for services provided to it by the Darwin Private Hospital.
18. Has the Royal Darwin Hospital had to refuse to take patients from other hospitals in the Northern Territory in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992-93 to date,
if so, was this because of unavailability of bed space.
19. Has the Royal Darwin Hospital had to defer elective surgery in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992-93 to date,
if so, why were they deferred and what are the numbers.
20. How many positions at the Royal Darwin Hospital have been cut as a result of the adoption of the Estimates Review Committee and Cresap recommendations in the following categories -
(a) enrolled nurses;
(b) registered nurses;
(c) trainee or student nurses;
(d) other medical staff; and
(e) other positions.
21. How many hours of casual nursing staff were used in the 1990-91 financial year.
22. Was there an almost 50% increase in the use of casual nursing staff hours at the Royal Darwin Hospital from 1 January 1991 to 30 June 1991 and 1 January 1992 to 30 June 1992; if so, why did this occur.
23. Was there a decrease in total wages and salaries for nursing staff, including casual staff, at the Royal Darwin Hospital from 1 January 1991 to 30 June 1991 and 1 January 1992 to 30 June 1992; if so, why did this occur.
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24. What has been the cost of overseas travel undertaken by the Chief Executive Office of the Royal Darwin Hospital in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91;
(b) 1991-92; and
(c) 1992-93 to date.
25. What were the destinations, itinerary, purpose and cost of each of the trips referred to in question 24.
26. On which of these trips did the Chief Executive Officer accompany the Minister for Health and Community Services for the whole of the Chief Executive Officer's itinerary.
27. On which of these trips did the Chief Executive Officer accompany the Minister for Health and Community Services for part of the time the Chief Executive was overseas.
28. Who, apart from the Minister for Health and Community Services and the minister's staff, accompanied the Chief Executive Officer on each of these trips; what was the purpose.
29. What was the cost of all travel for those, excluding the Minister for Health and Community Services and the minister's staff, accompanying the Chief Executive Officer.
30. Who were the officers accompanying the Chief Executive Officer.
31. Were these officers from the Department of Health and Community Services; if not, where were they from.
32. How many -
(a) nurses;
(b) enrolled nurses; and
(c) trainee and student nurses,
have resigned from the Royal Darwin Hospital in the following financial years -
(i) 1990-91;
(ii) 1991-92; and
(iii) 1992-93 to date.
33. What are the figures as a percentage of the total staff in each area referred to in question 32.
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34. How many staff involved in the following areas -
(a) specialist;
(b) allied medical; and
(c) other professional positions,
have resigned in the following financial years -
(i) 1990-91;
(ii) 1991-92
(iii) 1992-93 to date.
35. What are the figures as a percentage of the total staff in each area referred to in question 34.
36. Have certain patients at the Royal Darwin Hospital been placed in wards which do not relate to the type of patient they are, because the hospital was running at above capacity in calendar years 1991 and 1992.
37. What does a sister hospital arrangement involve.
38. Are staff swaps part of the sister hospital arrangement.
39. Are certain patients who should be nursing home patients being kept at the Royal Darwin Hospital because of a lack of facilities outside the hospital for them.
215. Gove District Hospital Budget and Staffing
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Does the Gove District Hospital have a Mission Statement and a Corporate Plan; if so, what are they.
2. What was the total cost of purchases made by the Gove District Hospital, or the Department of Health and Community Services on behalf of the Gove District Hospital, from Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
3. Were the purchases referred to in question 2 for medical supplies or medical equipment; how much was spent on each category.
4. How many staff are employed at the Gove District Hospital; what are the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications for each of these positions.
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5. What positions are vacant at the Gove District Hospital; how long has each position been vacant.
6. How many hours have casual nursing staff been employed at the Gove District Hospital in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
7. How many -
(a) nurses; and
(b) enrolled nurses,
have resigned from the Gove District Hospital in the following financial years -
(i) 1990-91;
(ii) 1991-92; and
(iii) 1992-93 to date.
8. What is the figure in answer to question 7 as a percentage of the total number of staff in each area.
216. Katherine Hospital Budget and Staffing
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Does the Katherine Hospital have a Mission Statement and a Corporate Plan; if so, what are they.
2. What was the total cost of purchases made by the Katherine Hospital, or the Department of Health and Community Services on behalf of the Katherine Hospital, from Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
3. Were the purchases referred to in question 2 for medical supplies or medical equipment; how much was spent on each category.
4. Has the Katherine Hospital been refused access to the Royal Darwin Hospital for the transfer of patients in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992-93 to date.
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5. Have any elective surgery deferrals at the Katherine Hospital been made; if so, how many have occurred and what was the reason in each case.
6. How many staff are employed at the Katherine Hospital; what are the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications for each of these positions.
7. How many -
(a) nurses; and
(b) enrolled nurses,
have resigned from the Katherine Hospital in the following financial years -
(i) 1990-91;
(ii) 1991-92; and
(iii) 1992-93 to date.
8. What is the figure in answer to question 7 as a percentage of the total number of staff in each area.
9. What was the final decision regarding laundry services at Katherine Hospital.
217. Tennant Creek Hospital Budget and Staffing
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Does the Tennant Creek Hospital have a Mission Statement and a Corporate Plan; if so, what are they.
2. What was the total cost of purchases made by the Tennant Creek Hospital, or the Department of Health and Community Services on behalf of the Tennant Creek Hospital, from Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
3. Were the purchases referred to in question 2 for medical supplies or medical equipment; how much was spent on each category.
4. How many staff are employed at the Tennant Creek Hospital; what are the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications for each of these positions.
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5. How many hours have casual nursing staff been employed at the Tennant Creek Hospital in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; ;and
(b) 1991-92.
6. How many -
(a) nurses; and
(b) enrolled nurses,
have resigned from the Tennant Creek Hospital in the following financial years -
(i) 1990-91;
(ii) 1991-92; and
(iii) 1992-93 to date.
7. What is the figure in answer to question 6 as a percentage of the total number of staff in each area.
218. Alice Springs Hospital Budget and Staffing
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Does the Alice Springs Hospital have a Mission Statement and a Corporate Plan; if so, what are they.
2. What was the total cost of purchases made by the Alice Springs Hospital, or the Department of Health and Community Services on behalf of the Alice Springs Hospital, from Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies in the 1990-91 financial year.
3. Were the purchases referred to in question 2 for medical supplies or medical equipment; how much was spent on each category.
4. Are there guidelines used by the Alice Springs Hospital Purchasing Section or the Department of Health and Community Services Purchasing Section that detail policy regarding the purchase of equipment or supplies for the Alice Springs Hospital; if so, what are they.
5. If the answer to question 4 is yes, what mechanisms are in place to ensure that those guidelines are being adhered to.
6. How many staff are employed at the Alice Springs Hospital; what are the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications for each of these positions.
7. What positions are vacant at the Alice Springs Hospital and for how long have they been vacant in each instance.
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8. How many -
(a) nurses; and
(b) enrolled nurses,
have resigned from the Alice Springs Hospital in the following financial years -
(i) 1990-91;
(ii) 1991-92; and
(iii) 1992-93 to date.
9. What are the waiting times at the Alice Springs Hospital for the following categories of elective surgery -
(a) general;
(b) orthopaedics;
(c) ENT;
(d) ophthalmology;
(e) gynaecology; and
(f) other categories not named above.
10. Has waiting time for elective surgery at the Alice Springs Hospital increased since 1990; if so, by how much.
11. Has the Alice Springs Hospital had to refuse to take patients from other hospitals in the Northern Territory in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992-93 to date,
if so, why.
12. Has the Alice Springs Hospital now been allowed to transfer patients to the Royal Darwin Hospital or to hospitals in Adelaide in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992-93,
if so, why.
13. Has the Alice Springs Hospital been required at any time during the calendar years 1991 and 1992 to date to have bed numbers in use above their allocated number; if so, what are the details of these situations.
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14. If the answer to question 13 is yes, has the nursing staff been increased on those days to accommodate the increased bed numbers, given that nursing staff requirements are based on bed numbers.
15. How many positions in the following categories were/have been cut as a result of the adoption of recommendations from the Estimates Review Committee and Cresap -
(a) enrolled nurses;
(b) registered nurses;
(c) trainee or student nurses;
(d) other medical positions; and
(e) other positions.
16. Was there a decrease in hours of casual nursing staff in the period from 1 January 1991 to 30 June 1991 and 1 January 1992 to 30 June 1992; if so, what was the reason for this.
17. Was there a decrease in the total wages and salary bill for nursing staff, including casual staff, from 1 January 1991 to 30 June 1991 and 1 January 1992 to 30 June 1992; if so, what was the reason for this.
18. What were the hours of overtime worked by staff involved in surgery at the Alice Springs Hospital in the period from 1 January 1991 to 30 June 1991.
19. What is the relationship between the Department of Health and Community Services and the company behind the proposed private hospital in Alice Springs.
20. Have any discussions been held between either the Minister for Health and Community Services and the company referred to in question 19 or the Department of Health and Community Services or any minister and the company.
21. Has the Northern Territory government made any commitments to the developers of the private hospital in Alice Springs; if so -
(a) what funds have been offered;
(b) what arrangements have been made for equipment sharing; and
(c) what arrangements have been proposed between the Alice Springs Hospital and the proposed private hospital.
22. Has a site been selected for the proposed private hospital; if so, where is it.
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23. If a site has been selected for the proposed private hospital, is it government-owned land; if so, will it be sold or given to the developers.
219. Community Care Services Budget
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Have any funds from the Community Care Section been used to purchase goods from the companies Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies in the 1990-91 financial year.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what are the details of the purchases and what was the cost in each instance.
220. Community Care Directorate
Mr BAILEY toMINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. What are the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications of the 44 staff employed within the Community Care Directorate.
2. Where are the staff referred to in question 1 based.
3. Did the Northern Territory government make a decision to integrate health and welfare into what were previously health centres; if so, what progress has been made with the integration.
4. When will the Palmerston Community Centre be in place.
5. Has there been a delay from the original announcement on the Palmerston Community Centre; if so, what was the reason for the delay.
6. Have integrated services at other health centres been put on hold until the Palmerston Community Centre is in place; if so, what is the reason for this.
221. Primary Health Care - Rural
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. How many Aboriginal Health Worker positions exist in the Northern Territory; where are they based.
2. How many Aboriginal Health Workers have resigned this year.
3. Has any research been conducted on why Aboriginal Health Workers are resigning; if so, what does the research show.
4. How many Aboriginal Health Worker positions are currently vacant.
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5. For how long have the positions referred to in question 4 been vacant.
6. What is the average length of replacement time for Aboriginal Health Workers.
7. Does the Northern Territory government propose to increase Aboriginal Health Worker positions; if so, when will those positions be put in place.
8. Where will the positions referred to in question 7 be placed.
9. Where will the 4 Aboriginal Health Worker trainers be based.
10. How many Department of Health and Community Services staff are dedicated to Aboriginal Health Worker training.
11. Have 10 positions for Aboriginal environmental workers been created; if so, where will those positions be based.
12. Will the positions referred to in question 11 be in addition to environmental health officers already based in Aboriginal communities.
13. What environmental health officer positions already exist in Aboriginal communities.
14. Have 10 Aboriginal Health Promotions Officer positions been created; if so, when will these positions be filled.
15. If the answer to question 14 is yes, where will the Aboriginal Health Promotions Officers be based.
16. How many nursing positions are based in rural and remote communities.
17. Where are the nursing positions based and how many are at each community.
18. Are any of the nursing positions referred to in question 16 vacant; if so, for how have they been vacant .
19. How many nurses based in rural and remote areas have resigned in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992-93 to date.
20. What are the figures from the above questions expressed as percentage of the total number of staff in this area .
21. What is the average length of replacement time for nurses based in rural and remote communities.
22. What incentives are offered to nurses based in rural and remote areas.
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23. Is the Northern Territory government taking action to facilitate and encourage training of Aboriginal nurses; if so, what action is being taken .
24. For what purpose will the empty former Community Health Centre in Tennant Creek be used and at what level will it be maintained .
222. Primary Health Care - General
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Have any changes been made to the School Screening programs in the following calendar years -
(a) 1989;
(b) 1990;
(c) 1991; and
(d) 1992 to date.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what are the details of the changes and why were they made.
223. Public and Allied Health Services
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Have any funds from the Public and Allied Health Services section been used to purchase goods from the companies Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies in the 1990-91 financial year .
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what were the purchases and what was the cost in each instance.
224. Mental Health Services
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. How many professional and paraprofessional staff are employed in providing services in the mental health services area.
2. How many staff referred to in question 1 were employed in this area in the 1991-92 financial year.
3. What is the budget for employing those professional and paraprofessional staff in the 1992-93 financial year.
4. What positions do these professional and paraprofessional staff occupy.
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5. Are any of these positions currently vacant; if so, for how long have they been vacant.
6. Does the Northern Territory government employ private practitioners in the provision of mental health services; if so, why.
7. Since the Tamarind Centre has become a general practice referral centre, have the numbers of clients, excluding those additional clients brought on by the merger of the Cowdy and Melaleuca teams, increased or decreased.
8. What rehabilitation services are offered to clients in Darwin and the Darwin rural area.
9. What are the detail of accommodation options available to clients in Darwin and the Darwin rural area.
10. What is the current availability of rooms at the accommodation referred to in question 9.
11. What counselling services are offered.
12. What mental health services are provided for children in the above areas.
225. Mental Health Services - Alice Springs Region
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. What mental health services are offered in the Alice Springs region by the Department of Health and Community Services.
2. What mental health services are offered by Alice Springs-based Department of Health and Community Services officers to bush areas.
3. What facilities and services provided by the Alice Springs region of the Department of Health and Community Services cater for forensic psychiatry.
4. What facilities are in place to cater for acute care.
5. What rehabilitation facilities are available within the Alice Springs region.
6. What community education programs and other pro-active community work is conducted in the above areas by the Department of Health and Community Services, or is funded by the department.
7. What are the details of accommodation options available to clients in the Alice Springs region.
8. Are the current accommodation facilities adequate in number and type for the needs of clients.
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9. What is the current availability of rooms at this accommodation.
10. What mental health services are provided to children in the above areas in the Alice Springs region.
11. What counselling services are offered in the Alice Springs region.
226. Mental Health Services - Barkly Region
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. What mental health services are offered in the Tennant Creek and Barkly region of the Department of Health and Community Services.
2. What counselling services are offered in the Barkly region.
3. What facilities and services provided by the Department of Health and Community Services cater for forensic psychiatry.
4. What facilities are in place to cater for acute care.
5. What rehabilitation facilities are available in the Barkly region.
6. What community education programs and other pro-active community work is conducted in the above areas by the Department of Health and Community Services, or is funded by the department.
7. What are the details of accommodation options available to clients in the Barkly region.
8. Are the current accommodation facilities adequate in number and type for the needs of clients.
9. What mental health services are provided to children in the above areas in the Barkly region.
227. Mental Health Services - Katherine Region
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. What mental health services are offered in the Katherine region of the Department of Health and Community Services.
2. What services are offered by Katherine-based officers of the Department of Health and Community Services to bush areas.
3. What facilities and services provided by the Department of Health and Community Services cater for forensic psychiatry.
4. What facilities are in place to cater for acute care.
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5. What rehabilitation facilities are available in the Katherine region.
6. What community education programs and other pro-active community work is conducted in the above areas by the Department of Health and Community Services, or is funded by the Department.
7. What mental health services are provided to children in the above areas in the Katherine region.
8. What counselling services are offered in the Katherine region.
9. Does the Katherine Hospital have a resident medical officer in mental health; if not, why not.
10. If the answer to question 9 is no, is the intention of the Department of Health and Community Services to employ a medical officer in mental health.
11. If the answer to question 9 is no, what service is being offered in place of a resident medical officer.
228. Mental Health Services - East Arnhem Region
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. What mental health services are offered in the East Arnhem region of the Department of Health and Community Services.
2. What mental health services are offered by the Department of Health and Community Services to bush areas in the East Arnhem region.
3. What facilities and services provided by the Department of Health and Community Services cater for forensic psychiatry.
4. What facilities are in place to cater for acute care.
5. What rehabilitation facilities are available in Nhulunbuy.
6. What community education programs and other pro-active community work is conducted in the above areas by the Department of Health and Community Services, or is funded by the department.
7. What counselling services are offered in the East Arnhem region.
8. What mental health services are provided to children in the above areas in the East Arnhem region.
9. What are the details of accommodation options available to clients in the East Arnhem region.
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10. Are the current accommodation facilities adequate in number and type for the needs of clients in the region.
229. Dental Health Services
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. How many dentists are employed by the Department of Health and Community Services.
2. Where are the dentists based.
3. Are any dentist positions vacant; if so, how many vacancies are there and for how long have they been vacant.
4. What services are now conducted in schools following the adoption of the Estimates Review Committee's recommendations.
5. Does the Department of Health and Community Services keep statistics detailing the services provided to schools; if so, what were the 1991 calendar year figures for the following -
(a) number of school enrolments;
(b) percentage of service cover;
(c) number of patient visits;
(d) number of second examinations; and
(e) number of completed treatments.
6. If the answer to question 5 is yes, what are the 1992 calendar year to date figures for the following -
(a) number of school enrolments;
(b) percentage of service cover;
(c) number of patient visits;
(d) number of second examinations; and
(e) number of completed treatments.
7. What monitoring system is in place to check whether the Department of Health and Community Services' goals in the dental health area will be achieved and whether a reintroduction of the school service at increased levels needs to be set in place.
8. What monitoring process will take place on the effect of the closure of the Casuarina Dental Clinic.
9. What indicators would the Northern Territory government require to consider reopening the Casuarina Dental Clinic.
230. Dental Health Services - Darwin Region
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Were any Department of Health and Community Services dental positions lost as a result of the closure of Casuarina Dental Clinic.
2. Before the closure of the Casuarina Dental Clinic, what were the waiting times at that clinic for the following -
(a) general appointments; and
(b) elective dental work.
3. Before the closure of the Casuarina Dental Clinic, what were the waiting times at the Darwin Dental Clinic for the following -
(a) general appointments; and
(b) elective dental work.
4. What are the current waiting times for the following -
(a) general appointments; and
(b) elective dental work.
5. Has the full-time dentist at the Palmerston Dental Clinic been absent for a number of weeks recently; if so, why.
6. If the answer to question 5 is yes, what alternative services have been provided to residents of Palmerston.
7. If the answer to question 5 is yes, why was a replacement dentist not employed.
8. Apart from advertising in the national and international media, what strategies are being used to recruit dentists to the Department of Health and Community Services.
9. What interstate dental specialist services are available through local facilities to residents of the Darwin area and what is the cost of these services.
10. Are there waiting lists for the services referred to in question 9; if so, what length are they.
231. Dental Health Services - Alice Springs Region
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
What dental health services are provided by the Department of Health and Community Services to residents in rural and remote areas within the Alice Springs region.
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232. Dental Health Services - Katherine Region
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
What is the waiting time for Katherine region Department of Health and Community Services dental work for the following -
(a) general appointments; and
(b) elective dental work.
233. Alcohol and Drug Services
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. What are the details of services provided by the Employee Assistance Service.
2. What mechanisms does the Department of Health and Community Services have to ensure that alcohol and drug funding given to community groups is properly utilised.
3. What assessments does the Department of Health and Community Services undertake to ensure that the alcohol and drug programs funded by the government are successful or have failed.
4. What assessments does the Department of Health and Community Services undertake of the effect of community groups it grants money to.
234. NT Oil Refinery
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for MINES and ENERGY
1. How much is to be spent on further studies of the feasibility of an oil refinery in the Territory in 1992-93.
2. How much of this is Territory funds, Commonwealth funds and private funds.
236. Roads - Electorate of MacDonnell
Mr BELL toMINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. Which of the following roads, mentioned in the minister's letter dated 30 June 1992, are -
(a) heavily trafficked roads which are graded from 4 to 8 times annually and receive an annual grade, water and roll and isolated gravelling; or
(b) are graded once or twice annually -
(i) Hermannsburg/Wallace Rockhole
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(ii) Hermannsburg/Areyonga
(iii) "West MacDonnells Loop"
(iv) Haasts Bluff/Glen Helen
(v) Glen Helen/Areyonga
(vi) Glen Helen/Hermannsburg
(vii) Simpson Desert Highway
(viii) Ross Highway
(ix) Papunya/Tanami Highway
(x) Areyonga/Watarrka
(xi) Papunya/Haasts Bluff
(xii) Mt Liebig/Kintore
(xiii) Finke/Stuart Highway
(xiv) Finke/Maryvale
(xv) Olgas/Docker River
(xvi) Orange Creek/Deep Well
(xvii) Impadna/Idracowra/Lilla Creek/Horseshoe Bend/Finke
(xviii) Stuart Highway/Wallara
(xix) Docker River/Kintore
(xx) Victory Downs/Mulga Park/Curtin Springs
2. What recommendations were provided in respect of these roads by the Pavement Management System.
3. On what date was each of these roads graded.
4. When is it proposed that each of these roads will be again graded.
5. In respect of the approximate maintenance costs for roads identified in the minister's letter dated 30 June 1992 -
(a) How have these costs increased;
(b) What was the cost of a full maintenance grade -
(i) on a major formed road; and
(ii) on a minor unformed road;
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(c) What was the cost of a grade, water and roll;
(d) What was the cost of recompaction;
(e) What was the cost of resheeting;
(f) What was the cost of resealing in 1990, 1985, 1980;
(g) What was the traffic volume for each of these roads;
(h) How is traffic volume assessed;
(i) What are the priorities for sealing these roads;
(j) What are the priorities for sealing other roads in the Northern Territory; and
(k) Which roads not specified in 1(b) above are maintained by the Department of Transport and Works in the electorate of MacDonnell.
6. Which existing roads actually contribute to the "West MacDonnells Loop".
7. When will tenders be let for the following new works (announced on page 32 of the 1992-93 Budget Capital Works, Budget Paper No 5) -
(a) Luritja Road - sealing, Stage 1 $1.3m;
(b) Mereenie Link Road, Stage 1 - Mereenie to Watarrka $1m;
(c) Ross Highway - Arltunga turnoff to Ross River Homestead (minor upgrading at stream crossings) $150 000; and
(d) West MacDonnells - Hermannsburg/Glen Helen Loop (Tyler's Pass) $800 000.
8. What maintenance programs are to be carried out on these roads in the interim period.
237. Conveyancing Agents' Qualifications
Mr COLLINS to ATTORNEY-GENERAL
1. How many hours of lectures must a student who is seeking a Conveyancing Agent Licence undertake to obtain the necessary certificate assuming no previous experience or qualifications.
2. How many years will it take normally to obtain such a certificate.
3. How many hours of lectures does a law student spend on the topic of conveyancing.
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4. Is the time spent on conveyancing lectures in the law course at Adelaide University considerably less than the lecture time required for obtaining a 'conveyancing agents' certificate'; if so, how is this justified.
238. Ministerial Statements
Mr EDE to CHIEF MINISTER
What was the cost of advertising Ministerial Statements in 1991-92.
239. Sheratons and Yulara - Coopers & Lybrand Study
Mr EDE to TREASURER
1. Will the government make public the full detail, and not just the summary, of Coopers & Lybrand study of the Sheratons and Yulara resort.
2. Will the government make public all of the information provided to Coopers & Lybrand in the course of preparing its study of the Sheratons and Yulara resort.
240. Territory Loans Management Corporation
Mr EDE to TREASURER
1. What are the details of individual recipients of loans administered by the Territory Loans Management Corporation, including the terms and conditions of the loans.
2. Which of the loans are classed as bad or doubtful debts.
241. Certificate of Registration - Prostitution Regulation Act
Mr BELL to ATTORNEY-GENERAL
1. As at 31 August 1992, how many individuals have applied, through a licensed operator, for a certificate under section 9(1) of the Prostitution Regulation Act 1992.
2. As at 31 August 1992, how many certificates had been -
(a) granted; and
(b) refused.
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242. Territory Loans Management Corporation
Mr EDE to TREASURER
1. Did the Chief Minister announce on 23 April 1991, that outstanding loans managed by the Territory Loans Management Corporation would be sold to private sector financiers.
2. Have these loans been sold; if not, why not.
3. What are the future plans for these loans.
243. Northern Territory Land Corporation
Mr BELL to MINISTER for LANDS and HOUSING
1. What were the details of litigation settled by the Building Control section in 1991-92 including the terms of settlement.
2. What is the reason for the 65% increase in the operational subsidy to the NT Land Corporation (NTLC) between 1986-87 and 1991-92.
3. What properties were bought by the NTLC in 1991-92.
4. What properties were sold by the NTLC in 1991-92.
5. What other activities were undertaken by the NTLC in 1991-92.
244. Trade Development Zone
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. What are the details of savings in operating costs and overheads by the Trade Development Zone (TDZ) between 1990-91 and 1991-92 and projected for 1992-93.
2. Did any companies operating in the TDZ in 1991-92 receive financial assistance through the Department of Industries and Development; if so, what are the details of such assistance.
3. What forms of guarantees or other forms of indirect or contingent assistance have been provided to investors in the TDZ including any outstanding contingencies applying to firms or individuals that are not operating in the zone currently.
4. What are the details of individual guarantees provided.
5. What is the value of each outstanding liability.
6. Which companies received assistance from the Department of Industries and Development in 1991-92 also received assistance in 1990-91 or 1989-90.
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7. What is the planned purpose for which the $2.32m marketing and promotion budget for the DID Industry Development section will be used in 1992-93.
245. Housing Commission
Mr CARTWRIGHTto MINISTER for LANDS and HOUSING
1. Have the Housing Commission Auditors, KPMG Peat Marwick made any comment on the annual accounts of the Housing Commission; if so, what were those comments.
2. Are the auditors now satisfied that Housing Commission loan records are accurate; if not, what corrective action is envisaged.
246. Primary Industry
Mr BELL to MINISTER for PRIMARY INDUSTRY and FISHERIES
1. Has the review of Animal Health Services in the Northern Territory by Dr Nieper and Dr Neithe been completed; if so, will the minister table the report.
2. What are the purposes for which advances of $417 000 are expected to be provided by Industry Schemes Management in 1992-93.
3. For what purposes was the NSW Department of Agriculture engaged as a consultant in 1991-92.
4. What arrangements have been put in place to operate grain receival depots at Douglas/Daly and Katherine for the 1992-93 grain season.
5. What agreements have been entered into in regard to payments that will be made to the private operator by -
(a) the NT government;
(b) the NT Grain Marketing Board; and
(c) grain growers.
6. How many Type D BTEC loans were provided in 1991-92 and for what purposes.
7. What are the details of the one-off DPIF payment in 1991-92 which was provided to cover loan commitments.
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247. Geological Surveying
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for MINES and ENERGY
1. What was the number of field hours spent in geological surveying in 1990-91.
2. What is the explanation for any variation from the 12 725 hours spent on geological surveying in 1991-92.
249. Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority
Mr EDE to MINISTER for LANDS and HOUSING
What performance indicators are being used by the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority.
250. Modular Medical Products
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
What are the arrangements under which equity in Modular Medical Products will convert to payments to the government.
251. Department of Lands and Housing Maintenance Supervisor Positions
Mr CARTWRIGHT to MINISTER for LANDS and HOUSING
1. Has the Department of Lands and Housing employed any contract maintenance supervisors in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992-93 to date.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes -
(a) how many contract maintenance supervisors were employed;
(b) for what periods were they employed; and
(c) what was the cost.
3. Has the Department of Lands and Housing advertised for maintenance supervisor position in 1992-93 to date; if so -
(a) how many positions have been advertised; and
(b) what is the total estimated cost for 1992-1993.
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4. Were any maintenance supervisor positions, or positions with equivalent duties, abolished as a result of the adoption of the Estimates Review Committee's recommendations.
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3. NT News Article
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for CONSERVATION
In my personal explanation to the Legislative Assembly on 5 February 1991, the minister's attention was drawn to an article in the NT News attributed to him which purported to include a quote from myself.
1. Was the minister directly responsible for the fabrication of that quote.
2. If the minister was not responsible for the quote, was he aware of the fabrication.
3. Was the press release, from which the 'quote' came, issued without the minister's knowledge.
13 August 1991
48. Hearing Impaired Students - East Arnhem Region
Mr STIRLING to MINISTER for EDUCATION
Did the Estimates Review Committee decide to abolish the position of itinerant teacher serving hearing impaired students in the East Arnhem region; if so, how does this accord with agreements under the Aboriginal Education Policy goal number 14 which seeks to have special assistance provided to Aboriginal students with hearing loss problems, particularly the provision for additional advisory staff to assist teachers in developing teaching programs specifically suited to hearing impaired students.
52. Effects of School Closures
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for EDUCATION
1. In areas where school closures will force children to cross major roads to get to school (for example, Karguru, Traeger Park, Rapid Creek), what provision will be made for the safety of these children and what will it cost.
2. In schools receiving student number increases as a result of the closure of other schools and which require building upgrades to accommodate the students -
(a) will the government guarantee that this work will be done by the beginning of the 1992 school year; and
(b) if so, what is the anticipated cost of this work.
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3. Will asbestos present in the Tennant Creek Primary School be removed before students from Karguru are relocated to the school.
4. What commitments have been sought from the Commonwealth government regarding the cost of relocating TAFE in Tennant Creek.
5. What response has the Commonwealth government given to the above.
6. Will schools in the remote area of Operations South continue to receive the same level of visitation from Regional Office staff based in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.
7. What is the estimated cost of conveyancing allowances likely to be paid to parents of children who attended Warrego Primary School (Recommendation 5 of the School Closures Task Force) and Berrimah Pre-school (Recommendation 23).
8. Do students currently attending and those due to enrol at Kiana and Ganjarani schools in 1992 have no alternative school available to them.
9. Will the Department of Education -
(a) provide parents of students at Kiana and Ganjarani schools with written information about the educational options available to their children;
(b) advise what the options are; and
(c) advise what the alternative costs are as opposed to keeping the schools open.
10. Have the Kiana and Ganjarani schools both had upgrade work performed since the Estimates Review Committee's announcement; if so -
(a) why was this work carried out in view of the schools' closure; and
(b) what was the cost of the work.
55. Staffing Cuts in the Department of Education
Mr BELL to MINISTER for EDUCATION
1. What positions at which classifications will be abolished as a result of the changes to staffing formulae at each of the following -
(a) pre-school;
(b) primary school;
(c) junior secondary school;
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(d) secondary college;
(e) comprehensive high school; and
(f) community education centre.
2. Who will determine which positions will be abolished and what criteria will be used.
3. Do the Operations North and Operations South resource teams document primary school staffing formulae at 1:22 and small Aboriginal schools at 1:28, if so, why does this difference exist.
56. Proposed School Closures
Mr BELL to MINISTER for EDUCATION
1. Have schools been downgraded this year as a result of demographic projections; if so, which schools.
2. What are the projected savings per school over the financial years -
(a) 1991/92; and
(b) 1992/93 from -
(i) the closure of schools; and
(ii) the relocation of pre-schools to their main primary schools.
3. What costs will be incurred in the financial years -
(a) 1991/92; and
(b) 1992/93,
from the relocation of pre-schools to their primary schools, including the upgrading or building of suitable premises.
4. Is the Department of Education contemplating any further school closures over the remainder of this calendar year and next calendar year.
5. Has the department sought to maintain the school closures task force already in place.
6. Is the department currently examining schools, or intending to examine schools, which fall into the category outlined in Education Bulletin No 10 of November 1985 under the heading 'Procedures and Criteria for the Closure of Schools'.
7. Will specialist programs developed at the schools that are closed be set in place in the schools that students are relocated to.
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58. Effect of ERC Recommendations on Award Restructuring Agreement 1990
Mr BELL to MINISTER for EDUCATION
1. What positions by title and region under the categories of curriculum development, advisory and student services will be abolished.
2. Does the government intend that master teachers will take up functions previously filled by staff in advisory roles; if so -
(a) does this breach the Award Restructuring Agreement of 1990; and
(b) doesit also breach the original and publicly announced intention of establishing the Master Teacher System to ensure that quality teachers remained in the classroom.
3. Will master teachers be employed in advisory roles; if so -
(a) how will this be organised; and
(b) will master teachers be removed from classrooms for extended periods.
4. Will ERT time be increased to compensate for the removal of master teachers from classrooms; if so, how much extra time will be required and at what cost.
5. Who will provide up-to-date teaching methods, visual, library and teaching methods and printing and laminating services previously provided by advisory services such as the Alice Springs Education Centre in rural and remote schools.
59. Effects of Devolution on Schools and Colleges
Mr EDE to MINISTER for EDUCATION
1. Will school principals, head teachers and teachers-in-charge be compulsorily required to undertake those duties should school councils reject devolution as proposed by the Department of Education.
2. Will one-line budgets be introduced; if so -
(a) how will one-line budgets be determined;
(b) what will the the components of the budget;
(c) how will each of these components be determined; and
(d) what criteria will be used to determine ERT allocations.
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3. Will attendance figures be used to determine aspects of funding; if so -
(a) will there be a reassessment within the triennium period for increases and decreases in the attendance; and
(b) when will this assessment take place and how frequently.
4. Will there be a provision for 'backstop' funding for schools and TAFE colleges in the event of a major failure of equipment if that failure occurs outside the category of 'catastrophic event' in determining the costs of repairs and maintenance.
5. What compensation will be provided to schools for the increased administrative workload that could result from devolution.
6. Which schools in the Northern Territory do not have school councils.
7. How will schools without school councils be organised to receive devolution.
8. Will regional areas be established; if so -
(a) what will be the regional areas established;
(b) which geographic areas will this incorporate; and
(c) who will comprise the regional council.
9. Will teachers from small schools be given release time to attend regional council meetings.
10. What amount of time does the Department of Education estimate will be spent on administrative duties under the new devolution proposals given that some teachers-in-charge at small rural primary schools already have their teaching time reduced by up to 30% as a result of performing these duties.
11. Will the Department of Education provide additional administrative positions to schools, particularly 'hub' schools in the Southern Region, where in some cases at least 2 full-time positions are taken up with administration, to ensure that more teacher time is not given to administrative tasks.
12. Will ERT time to small schools be increased to compensate for the increased administrative workload resulting from administration.
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13. Will the Department of Education staff be allocated to assist with devolution; if so -
(a) which staff;
(b) which schools will receive their assistance;
(c) how many staff will be allocated to these positions in -
(i) Operations North; and
(ii) Operations South; and
(d) what will their roles be.
14. In the TAFE sector, will increased devolution be aimed at avoiding duplication and waste by reducing administrative overheads and delays in decision-making; if so, what areas of waste and duplication have been identified under the current system.
15. Are the major new functions of devolution under TAFE personnel management; assets management; and facilities and capital works management; if so, what is the government's intention in these 3 areas.
16. Are colleges to derive a component of funding from entrepreneurial activities; if so -
(a) at what stage is the development of the operational package; and
(b) will the recommendations of this paper be available for public discussion.
17. Will teachers bear legal responsibility for financial administration in instances where the principal responsibility for the implementation and administration of devolution is the responsibility of teachers in schools where school councils reject devolution; if so what advice will be given to teachers of the legal implications of their new responsibilities before this is implemented.
18. Will the Department of Education provide inservice training on financial management for teachers who have new responsibilities under the rationalisation of administration as a result of the devolution plans.
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61. Retention of Teachers in Rural Areas
Mr CARTWRIGHT to MINISTER for EDUCATION
1. Has the retention of teachers in rural and remote areas of the Northern Territory been identified as a problem by the government; if so -
(a) what strategies have been set in place to overcome this problem; and
(b) how will the Estimates Review Committee's announcements affect these strategies.
62. Relief Teaching Staff
Mr CARTWRIGHT to MINISTER for EDUCATION
1. Have the Kildurk (Amanbidgi) and Yarralin schools been without any teaching staff for extended periods within the last 12 months; if so, what assurance can be given that relief staff will be appointed to prevent recurrence of temporary school closures.
66. Cresap Consultancy
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. How many personnel from the Department of Health and Community Services have been assigned to work with the Cresap consultancy.
2. How many hours will these personnel work on the Cresap consultancy.
3. What departmental equipment, for example, computing equipment, will be utilised by the Cresap consultancy.
4. What will be the total cost of the Cresap Review to the Northern Territory Government over and above the cost of the consultant's fees.
1 October 1991
71. Tourism Industry Advertising
Mr BELL to MINISTER for TOURISM
1. What was the Tourist Commission's budget for -
(a) television advertising, for the financial years -
(i) 1987-88;
(ii) 1988-89; and
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(iii) 1989-90;
(b) print advertising, for the financial years -
(i) 1987-88;
(ii) 1988-89; and
(iii) 1989-90;
(c) international marketing, for the financial years -
(i) 1987-88;
(ii) 1988-89; and
(iii) 1989-90;
(d) trade shows, for the financial years -
(i) 1987-88;
(ii) 1988-89; and
(iii) 1989-90.
2. Which advertising agency(ies) is/are retained or have been retained.
3. On what basis is/are the agency(ies) chosen.
4. Is there a tendering process; if not, why not.
5. What is the nature of the tendering process.
6. Are the tender documents public.
7. If there is a tendering process and tender documents are prepared, is the amount of air time thus prescribed.
8. What amount of air time was prescribed during each of the years -
(a) 1987-88;
(b) 1988-89; and
(c) 1989-90.
9. If air time was not prescribed during the above years, why not.
10. If air time was prescribed, what was its value.
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25 February 1992
89. Karguru Primary School
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for EDUCATION
1. What are the final arrangements for the transfer of Karguru Primary School to a TAFE facility in 1992.
2. Will the Department of Education or the TAFE complex be the leaseholders.
3. Which department will fund ground maintenance,cleaning and the janitor of the building.
4. What funds will each component unit housed at the new facility receive this financial year.
5. Will there be a unified body established to administer this facility, or will it remain only physically joined.
6. Will the Batchelor College Annexe, housing RATE program staff and Aboriginal Health Worker training staff, be incorporated in the building; if not, why not.
7. What is the cost per annum of the arrangements for the Batchelor College Annexe in Tennant Creek and from whom is the office leased.
8. What funds, other than $150 000 announced in this year's budget and the $160 000 AEP moneys, will be spent on the Batchelor College Annexe this financial year.
9. What will the $160 000 AEP money be spent on and under which program.
10. What is the projected budget and expenditure for Tennant Creek Primary School in 1992.
11. What increase in staff and what position will Tennant Creek Primary School receive.
12. Can the Department of Education guarantee the students and parents that Tennant Creek Primary School will be ready to accommodate the extra students at the commencement of term 1, 1992.
13. What are the projected student numbers for Tennant Creek Primary School for 1992 and how many students will the school be able to accommodate without recourse to temporary classrooms.
14. Should Tennant Creek have a population increase that would render it impossible for the Tennant Creek Primary School to accommodate all students, what action would the Department of Education take.
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12 May 1992
102. Effects of Yulara Tourist Resort Promotion
Mr EDE to MINISTER for TOURISM
1. Has the Northern Territory government made a decision to commit $2m specifically to promote the Yulara Resort.
2. If so, which activities of the Northern Territory Tourist Commission will be cut or eliminated to accommodate that decision.
3. What changes will be made to the Tourist Commission's marketing strategy to accommodate the decision to commit $2m specifically to promote the Yulara Resort.
4. What was the dollar value of Tourist Commission expenditure on Yulara Resort promotion in the financial year 1990-91.
11 August 1992
119. Department of Education Rental
Mr STIRLING to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. Which offices of the Department of Education occupy rented premises.
2. What are the addresses of these premises.
3. What is the cost per annum for each of these premises.
4. From whom are these premises rented.
123. Demographic Projections for Haasts Bluff and Finke Schools
Mr BELL to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. Is there any documentation to support the fact that the projected enrolment for 1991 was 18 at Haasts Bluff school and not 23; if so, does the minister accept that this was an error in projections.
2. Did the minister say that 'the transience of population in small Aboriginal communities makes 12 month enrolment projections difficult'; if so, will demographic projections be abandoned given that projections vary when compared to actual enrolments.
3. Did the minister comment that 'it is not possible to predict ad hoc population shifts which occur from time to time in remote communities'; if so, is it government policy to deny education to those children whose families shift.
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4. If the minister did describe population shifts in Aboriginal communities as 'ad hoc', does he accept that this is caused by the government's failure to understand the reasons that families sometimes move between communities and to subsequently plan for these moves.
127. Funding for Pacific School Games
Mr STIRLING to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. What was the total cost to the Northern Territory Department of Education of the Pacific School Games.
2. Which Northern Territory departments, other than the Department of Education, provided funds.
3. What was the amount of this funding.
4. Was any money from the Aboriginal Education Program used for funding the Pacific School Games; if so, how much was used and why.
128. BCF Fire Extinguishers in Department of Education Schools
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. Who has the contract to supply and maintain BCF fire extinguishers in Department of Education schools for the following financial years -
(a) 1989-90; and
(b) 1990-91.
2. What was the cost of this contract for those financial years.
3. Who was responsible for fire safety and what was the cost.
4. Who was responsible for fire safety in schools before July 1991.
5. Who is currently responsible for fire safety in schools.
6. How many BCF fire extinguishers have gone missing from Department of Education facilities during the following financial years -
(a) 1989-90;
(b) 1990-91; and
(c) 1991-92 to date.
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7. How many BCF fire extinguishers have needed to be refilled as a result of either leakage or use during the following years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92 to date.
8. What funds have been budgeted for the removal and/or replacement of BCF fire extinguishers this financial year.
132. Tourist Promotion Funding
Mr COLLINS toMINISTER for TOURISM
1. How much funding has the Northern Territory government allocated to tourist promotion in the 1991-92 financial year from -
(a) general revenue; and
(b) bed tax.
2. How much has been spent on promoting Alice Springs and the following attractions located in the surrounding areas -
(a) Palm Valley;
(b) Trephina Gorge; and
(c) Rainbow Valley.
3. How much has been spent on promoting the following attractions -
(a) Ayers Rock;
(b) the Olgas; and
(c) Uluru Tourist Village.
4. How much of the above funding allocations was spent in the following areas -
(a) 5-star accommodation;
(b) less than 5-star accommodation; and
(c) attractions other than accommodation.
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134. Aboriginal Education in the Northern Territory
Mr BELL to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. What was the average recurrent expenditure, including capital expenditure, in Northern Territory schools during the 1990-91 financial year for the following areas -
(a) predominantly non-Aboriginal secondary schools;
(b) predominantly non-Aboriginal secondary colleges;
(c) Aboriginal CECs;
(d) Aboriginal non-bilingual primary schools; and
(e) Aboriginal bilingual primary schools.
2. What was the proportion of total Commonwealth funding of Aboriginal schools, including AEP, Commonwealth Capital Grants Programs, ASSPA, the Aboriginal element of PEP, Disadvantaged Schools Program and other projects of national significance, for the following calendar years -
(a) 1982;
(b) 1983;
(c) 1984;
(d) 1985;
(e) 1986;
(f) 1987;
(g) 1988;
(h) 1989;
(i) 1990;
(j) 1991; and
(k) 1992 to date.
3. How many Aboriginal teacher aides were employed by the Department of Education during the following calendar years -
(a) 1982;
(b) 1983;
(c) 1984;
(d) 1985;
(e) 1986;
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(f) 1987;
(g) 1988;
(h) 1989;
(i) 1990;
(j) 1991; and
(k) 1992 to date.
4. How many Aboriginal Assistant Teachers were employed by the Department of Education during the following calendar years -
(a) 1982;
(b) 1983;
(c) 1984;
(d) 1985;
(e) 1986;
(f) 1987;
(g) 1988;
(h) 1989;
(i) 1990;
(j) 1991; and
(k) 1992 to date.
5. How many non-Aboriginal teachers teach at predominantly Aboriginal schools at present.
6. How many non-Aboriginal teachers teaching at predominately Aboriginal schools -
(a) have formally accredited Teaching English as a Second Language qualifications; and
(b) can speak Aboriginal languages.
7. How many Aboriginal teachers and non-Aboriginal teachers teach at -
(a) predominantly Aboriginal schools; and
(b) predominantly non-Aboriginal schools.
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8. How many teaching graduates from Batchelor College -
(a) applied for teaching positions at their communities for 1992; and
(b) were not subsequently successful.
9. How many teaching graduates from Batchelor College who were successful with their applications for teaching positions are currently employed on limited tenure contracts and what are the terms of their limited tenure.
10. How many Aboriginal teachers have the Associate Diploma in Teaching (Aboriginal Schools), or higher qualifications.
11. How many Aboriginal teachers with Associate Diploma of Teaching (Aboriginal Schools) are employed below Band 1 level in Aboriginal schools.
12. How many Aborigines are currently enrolled in formal teacher education programs in the Northern Territory.
13. How many non-Aborigines are currently enrolled in formal teacher education programs in the Northern Territory.
14. What is the average annual attendance percentage for all predominantly Aboriginal schools for the following calendar years -
(a) 1974;
(b) 1975;
(c) 1976;
(d) 1977;
(e) 1978;
(f) 1979;
(g) 1980;
(h) 1981;
(i) 1982;
(j) 1983;
(k) 1984;
(l) 1985;
(m) 1986;
(n) 1987;
(o) 1988;
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(p) 1989;
(q) 1990;
(r) 1991; and
(s) 1992 to date.
141. Class Sizes in Northern Territory Schools
Mr STIRLING to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. How many and which schools in the categories listed below have class sizes greater than the number indicated -
(a) preschool (non-Aboriginal) 20;
(b) preschool (Aboriginal) 15;
(c) primary/transition (non-Aboriginal) 20;
(d) junior primary, years 1 to 3 (non-Aboriginal) 20;
(e) primary, years 4 to 7 (non-Aboriginal) 25;
(f) junior primary, years 1 to 3 (Aboriginal) 18;
(g) primary, years 4 to 7 (Aboriginal) 20;
(h) composite 2-year span 23;
(i) composite 5-year (or more) span 15;
(j) secondary general, years 8 to 10 25;
(k) secondary general, years 11 and 12 20; and
(l) practical classes.
147. Australia Asia Trade Link
Mr EDE to TREASURER
Has the Northern Territory government undertaken an assessment of the benefits provided to the Australia Asia Trade Link, consisting of the north-south railway and expanded Port Darwin development, in the One Nation statement; if so, when will this assessment be made available to the public.
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148. Agreements between Aboriginal Communities and Power and Water Authority
Mr BELL to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. In which Aboriginal communities have councils made agreements with the Power and Water Authority to read meters and present bills.
2. In Aboriginal communities where such agreements have not been made, were bills prepared and presented to individual consumers for the period 1 January 1992 to 31 March 1992.
3. Were bills prepared and presented to individual consumers for the period from 1 April 1992 to 30 June 1992.
4. Was legal advice obtained by the minister about the enforceability of agreements where signatories were unaware of amounts they had promised to pay; if so, what was this legal advice.
153. Payments to Consultants
Mr BELL to MINISTER for PRIMARY INDUSTRY and FISHERIES
1. What payments have been made to consultants in fulfilling services of the Rural Adjustment Scheme in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
2. To whom were these payments made in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
3. What was the total value of payments to each consultant in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
22 September 1992
158. Departmental International Travel Department of Industries and Development Contracts
Mr BELL to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Was contract IR786 for $162 700 awarded to Human Solutions, Hobart, for database development; if so -
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(a) what was the database;
(b) what software was used in the implementation of this database;
(c) what hardware will the database be operated on;
(d) which officers of the department will have access to the database; and
(e) how will these officers access the database development.
2. Was contract IR999 for $10 000 awarded to The Drawing Room, Darwin, for writing services; if so, what were these writing services.
3. Was contract IR1001for $23 065 awarded to ISS International, Sydney, for consultancy services; if so -
(a) what service was provided; and
(b) can an itemised account of these services be provided.
4. Was contract IR1020 for $3700 awarded to Ferson Corporation Pty Ltd, West Pymble, New South Wales, for consultant fees and air fares; if so, what were the services provided.
5. Was contract IR1182 for $3500 awarded to Robin Macdonald and Associates, Darwin for special writing services; if so -
(a) what was written under this contract; and
(b) what were the 'specialist' services.
159. Departmental International Travel
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. How many overseas trips for the Department of Health and Community Services have been made by -
(a) the minister;
(b) the Secretary of the department;
(c) the Assistant Secretary;
(d) Deputy Secretaries;
(e) The Chief Executive Office, Royal Darwin Hospital; and
(d) section medical staff, Royal Darwin Hospital,
in the following financial years -
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(i) 1991-92; and
(ii) 1992-93 to date.
2. What was the duration of each of the above trips.
3. What was the purpose of each of the above trips.
4. What was the cost of each of the above trips.
162. Department of Industries and Development Loans
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $22 000 given to Air North International Pty Ltd in 1989-90.
2. Does the loan to Air North International Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
3. Is the loan to Air North International Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
4. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $2109 given to Dalgety Bennett Farmers in 1989-90.
5. Does the loan to Dalgety Bennett Farmers attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
6. Is the loan to Dalgety Bennett Farmers in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
7. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $41 650 given to Darwin Tennis Centre in 1989-90.
8. Does the loan to Darwin Tennis Centre attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
9. Is the loan to Darwin Tennis Centre in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
10. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $99 988.09 given to H.O. and D.M. Fitzgerald in 1989-90.
11. Does the loan to H.O. and D.M. Fitzgerald attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
12. Is the loan to H.O. and D.M. Fitzgerald in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
13. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $54 000 given to Ironwood Park Nursery in 1989-90.
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14. Does the loan to Ironwood Park Nursery attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
15. Is the loan to Ironwood Park Nursery in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
16. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $13 000 given to Harvey Distributors in 1989-90.
17. Does the loan to Harvey Distributors attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
18. Is the loan to Harvey Distributors in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
19. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $100 000 given to Jaguar Joinery Pty Ltd in 1989-90.
20. Does the loan to Jaguar Joinery Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
21. Is the loan to Jaguar Joinery Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
22. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $15 000 given to A.R. McCarthy in 1989-90.
23. Does the loan to A.R. McCarthy attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
24. Is the loan to A.R. McCarthy in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
25. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $400 000 given to Modular Medical Products Pty Ltd in 1989-90.
26. Does the loan to Modular Medical Products Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
27. Is the loan to Modular Medical Products Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
28. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $37 500 given to NT Evaporites in 1989-90.
29. Does the loan to NT Evaporites attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
30. Is the loan to NT Evaporites in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
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31. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $36 000 given to Pirntubula Pty Ltd in 1989-90.
32. Does the loan to Pirntubula Pty attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
33. Is the loan to Pirntubula Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
34. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $4800 given to A.and S. Stroud in 1989-90.
35. Does the loan to A. and S. Stroud attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
36. Is the loan to A. and S. Stroud in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
37. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $50 000 given to Terra Safari Tours in 1989-90.
38. Does the loan to Terra Safari Tours attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
39. Is the loan to Terra Safari Tours in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
40. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $11 500 given to Wandjina Jewellery in 1989-90.
41. Does the loan to Wandjina Jewellery attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
42. Is the loan to Wandjina Jewellery in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
163. Department of Industries and Development Loans
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $72 000 given to AIReSEARCH Mapping in 1990-91.
2. Does the loan to AIReSEARCH Mapping attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
3. Is the loan to AIReSEARCH Mapping in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
4. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $110 000 given to Capricorn Industries Pty Ltd in 1990-91.
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5. Does the loan to Capricorn Industries Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
6. Is the loan to Capricorn Industries Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
7. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $14 876.50 given to Delta Productions Pty Ltd in 1990-91.
8. Does the loan to Delta Productions Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
9. Is the loan to Delta Productions Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
10. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $7450.14 given to H.O. and D.M. Fitzgerald in 1990-91.
11. Does the loan to H.O. and DM. Fitzgerald attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
12. Is the loan to H.O. and D.M. Fitzgerald in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
13. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $50 000 given to the Handicapped Persons Association in 1990-91.
14. Does the loan to the Handicapped Persons Association attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
15. Is the loan to the Handicapped Persons Association in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
16. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $150 000 given to Hazkies Pty Ltd in 1990-91.
17. Does the loan to Hazkies Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
18. Is the loan to Hazkies Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
19. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $50 000 given to Lee Schell Pty Ltd in 1990-91.
20. Does the loan to Lee Schell Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
21. Is the loan to Lee Schell Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
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22. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $123.50 given to Nordell Enterprises Pty Ltd in 1990-91.
23. Does the loan to Nordell Enterprises Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
24. Is the loan to Nordell Enterprises Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
25. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $550 000 given to Ostermeyer Nominees Pty Ltd in 1990-91.
26. Does the loan to Ostermeyer Nominees Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
27. Is the loan to Ostermeyer Nominees Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
28. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $19 568 given to Raintree Aboriginal Art Gallery in 1990-91.
29. Does the loan to Raintree Aboriginal Art Gallery attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
30. Is the loan to Raintree Aboriginal Art Gallery in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
31. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $25 000 given to Stonecraft Australia in 1990-91.
32. Does the loan to Stonecraft Australia attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
33. Is the loan to Stonecraft Australia in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
34. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $40 000 given to K. and R. Eastburn in 1990-91.
35. Does the loan to K. and R. Eastburn attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
36. Is the loan to K. and R. Eastburn in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
37. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $80 000 given to GWR Contracting Pty Ltd in 1990-91.
38. Does the loan to GWR Contracting Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
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39. Is the loan to GWR Contracting Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
40. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $50 000 given to Modular Medical Products Pty Ltd in 1990-91.
41. Does the loan to Modular Medical Products Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
42. Is the loan to Modular Medical Products Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
43. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $150 000 given to NT Evaporites in 1990-91.
44. Does the loan to NT Evaporites attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
45. Is the loan to NT Evaporites in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
46. What was the balance at 30 June 1992 on the outstanding loan of $50 000 given to Percy Mitchell Electrical Services Pty Ltd in 1990-91.
47. Does the loan to Percy Mitchell Electrical Services Pty Ltd attract interest; if so, what is the rate.
48. Is the loan to Percy Mitchell Electrical Services Pty Ltd in arrears compared to the original loan conditions; if so, what is the amount of the arrears.
164. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of the Chief Minister in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of the Chief Minister to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
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5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
165. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to TREASURER
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Northern Territory Treasury in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Northern Territory Treasury to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
166. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Health and Community Services in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Health and Community Services to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
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167. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Industries and Development in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Industries and Development to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
168. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Education and Training in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Education and Training to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
169. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Transport and Works in the following financial years -
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(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Transport and Works to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
170. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for TOURISM
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Northern Territory Tourist Commission in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Northern Territory Tourist Commission to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
171. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for PRIMARY INDUSTRY and FISHERIES
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries, including the Museums and Art Galleries Board of the Northern Territory, in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
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4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries, including the Museums and Art Galleries Board of the Northern Territory, to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
172. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for LANDS and HOUSING
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Lands and Housing in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Lands and Housing to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
173. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for POLICE, FIRE and EMERGENCY SERVICES
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by Police, Fire and Emergency Services in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by Police, Fire and Emergency Services to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
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174. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for MINES and ENERGY
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Mines and Energy in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Mines and Energy to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
175. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to ATTORNEY-GENERAL
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Law in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Law to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
176. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for SPORT, RECREATION, ETHNIC AFFAIRS
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Sport, Recreation, Ethnic Affairs and Local Government and the Racing Commission in the following financial years -
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(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Sport, Recreation, Ethnic Affairs and Local Government and the Racing Commission to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
177. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for CONSERVATION
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Conservation Commission in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
4. What contracts have been awarded by the Conservation Commission to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
178. Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
1. What payments have been made to Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies by the Department of Correctional Services in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992 to date.
2. What were these payments for.
3. Have the goods or services been received.
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4. What contracts have been awarded by the Department of Correctional Services to companies for which Modular Medical Products or Territory Surgical Supplies acted as agent.
5. What are the details and values of those contracts.
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179. Motor Vehicle Registry Practices
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. What are the details of the fraudulent practices at the Motor Vehicle Registry referred to in the latest Annual Report of the Auditor-General.
2. Have any further fraudulent practices, other than those referred to in the latest Annual Report of the Auditor-General, been identified at the Motor Vehicle Registry.
3. How much money has been recovered or repaid as a result of detected fraud at the Motor Vehicle Registry.
4. How much money has not been recovered or repaid as a result of detected fraud at the Motor Vehicle Registry.
5. What charges or disciplinary action has been initiated relating to fraudulent practices at the Motor Vehicle Registry.
6. What procedures have been implemented to prevent further fraudulent practices at the Motor Vehicle Registry.
180. Expenses for Power and Water Authority Headquarters
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. Were any government or Power and Water Authority funds expended for the purchase or installation of a third lift in the Power and Water Authority's headquarters in the Jape Plaza, Cavenagh Street, Darwin; if so -
(a) what is the amount of the funding; and
(b) how was it expended.
2. Why was an additional lift required in the Jape Plaza.
3. If the answer to question 1 is yes, why were government funds expended on a private building.
4. If the answer to question 1 is no, did the landlord extract a government commitment to increase rental payments for the premises.
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5. What was the rental per square metre per annum for Power and Water Authority offices at the Jape Plaza before the installation of the new lift.
6. Has the rental on these premises been increases; if so, what is the new rental per square metre per annum.
7. How does rental expenditure on these premises compare with rentals for Darwin Central Business District office premises of an equivalent standard.
181.Development of Crocodile Proposals
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Has any application for government assistance been made to the Northern Territory government regarding development of crocodile proposals submitted by Dr Graeme Webb.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what are the details of the funding sought.
3. Has any form of funding or assistance been approved regarding the development of crocodile proposals; if so, what are the details.
182. Development of Crocodile Proposals
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for CONSERVATION
1. Has any application for government assistance been made to the Northern Territory government regarding development of crocodile proposals submitted by Dr Graeme Webb.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what are the details of the funding sought.
3. Has any form of funding or assistance been approved regarding the development of crocodile proposals; if so, what are the details.
183. Alice Springs Heritage Houses
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for LANDS and HOUSING
1. Have the heritage houses at Lots 180 and 182 Hartley Street, Alice Springs, been sold.
2. Were proper procedures followed in relation to the Certificates of Occupancy for both houses.
3. Was one or either of the houses subject to damage by, or infested with, white ants.
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4. Does the Department of Lands and Housing hold test inspection reports for both houses, prepared by a reputable pest control company.
5. If white ant damage was identified in the properties, what was the cost of rectifying the damage.
6. Has the Department of Lands and Housing met the cost of rectifying the damage; if so, what was the cost.
7. Has the Department of Lands and Housing met the cost of compensating the new owners; if so, what was the cost.
184. Motor Vehicle Registry Practices
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. Has the Department of Transport and Works given approval for Amway distributorships to be conducted from the Motor Vehicle Registry in Darwin; if so, are these practices proceeding with management's compliance.
2. Why was the purchase of Apple computer equipment approved for the Darwin Motor Vehicle Registry.
3. Is the purchase of such computer equipment contrary to or consistent with departmental policy on standardisation of computer equipment.
4. Are there any Darwin Motor Vehicle Registry officers who have formal approval to conduct private businesses in addition to their normal public service duties.
5. Are systems in place to ensure that Motor Vehicle Registry officers do not use normal working time and government facilities to conduct private businesses.
185. Renovation of Housing Commission Properties
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for LANDS and HOUSING
1. What is the average time between completion of renovation works and reoccupation of Housing Commission properties.
2. What is the average time between completion of renovation work and reoccupation of the flats at John Stokes Square.
3. Are there any particular flats at John Stokes Square which remained vacant for much longer than the average period; if so, what were the reasons.
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187. Department of Industries and Development Grant
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a grant of $7000 to Lightning Brothers in 1990-91; if so, what was the purpose of the grant.
188. Department of Industries and Development Grant
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a grant of $5500 to Ipolera Tours in 1990-91; if so, what was the purpose of the grant.
189. Department of Industries and Development Grant
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a grant of $3000 to Oztech Electronics in 1990-91; if so, what was the purpose of the grant.
190. Department of Industries and Development
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a grant of $13 363.15 to Frewill Pty Ltd in 1990-91; if so, what was the purpose of the grant.
191. Department of Industries and Development Grant
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a grant of $8000 to Burrundi Pictures in 1990-91; if so, what was the purpose of the grant.
192. Department of Industries and Development Grant
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a grant of $40 000 to Antah Oiltools in 1990-91; if so, what was the purpose of the grant.
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193. Department of Industries and Development Grant
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a grant of $8380 to Hydra Pac in 1990-91; if so, what was the purpose of the grant.
194. Department of Industries and Development Grant
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a grant of $1452.83 to CEC Consultants Australia Pty Ltd in 1990-91; if so, what was the purpose of the grant.
195. Department of Industries and Development Grant
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a grant of $2300.11 to NT Brick and Block Laying Services in 1990-91; if so, what was the purpose of the grant.
198. Department of Industries and Development Grants and Loans
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Which companies and individuals received grants from the Northern Territory government in the 1991-92 financial year; what was the value of the grants in each instance.
2. Which companies and individuals received loans from the Northern Territory government in the 1991-92 financial year; what was the value of the loans in each instance.
3. Which companies and individuals received interest assistance from the Northern Territory government in the 1991-92 financial year; what was the value of the assistance in each instance.
4. What companies and individuals received other forms of financial assistance from the Northern Territory government in the 1991-92 financial year; what was the value of the assistance in each instance.
5. Did any of the companies or individuals given financial assistance by the Northern Territory government in the 1991-92 financial year receive assistance in 1990-91; if so, what are the details of the companies and individuals and the amount of assistance provided in 1990-91.
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6. What was the cumulative total of all outstanding loans and support payments at 30 June 1992 of all companies and individuals.
199. Department of Industries and Development Budget
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Has the Department of Industries and Development received an application for financial assistance from G. Webb Pty Ltd; if so, what is the status of that request.
2. What was the actual Department of Industries and Development expenditure on printing and document production in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
3. Was $570 000 from the 1992-93 budget allocated to printing and document production; if so, what is the explanation for any variation from previous budgets.
4. What was the actual Department of Industries and Development expenditure on advertising in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
5. Was $365 000 from the 1992-93 budget allocated to advertising; if so, what is the explanation for any variation from previous budgets.
6. What was the total value and details of financial assistance provided by the Department of Industries and Development to companies operating in the Trade Development Zone in 1991-92.
7. What is the amount allocated from the Department of Industries and Development's 1992-93 budget for financial assistance to companies operating in the Trade Development Zone.
200. Department of Lands and Housing Budget
Mr BELL to MINISTER for LANDS and HOUSING
1. What were the details of litigation settled by the Building Control section of the Department of Lands and Housing in the 1991-92 financial year, including the terms of settlement.
2. Was there a 65% increase in the operational subsidy to the Northern Territory Land Corporation between 1986-87 and 1991-92; if so, what is the reason.
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3. What properties were bought by the Northern Territory Land Corporation in the 1991-92 financial year.
4. What properties were sold by the Northern Territory Land Corporation in the 1991-92 financial year.
5. What other activities were undertaken by the Northern Territory Land Corporation in the 1991-92 financial year.
202. Department of Industries and Development Subsidies
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a subsidy of $80 344 to Industrial Strategies and Services Pty Ltd in the 1990-91financial year; if so, what was the purpose of this subsidy.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what was the form of the subsidy and for how long does it apply.
203. Department of Industries and Development Subsidies
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a subsidy of $6350 to Indo Pacific Marine in the 1990-91 financial year; if so, what was the purpose of this subsidy.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what was the form of the subsidy and for how long does it apply.
204. Department of Industries and Development Subsidies
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a subsidy of $702.24 to Latif, M in the 1990-91 financial year; if so, what was the purpose of this subsidy.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what was the form of the subsidy and for how long does it apply.
205. Department of Industries and Development Subsidies
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a subsidy of $5000 to NT Evaporites in the 1990-91 financial year; if so, what was the purpose of this subsidy.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what was the form of the subsidy and for how long does it apply.
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206. Department of Industries and Development Subsidies
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a subsidy of $3807 to Overlander Suspensions in the 1990-91 financial year; if so, what was the purpose of this subsidy.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what was the form of the subsidy and for how long does it apply.
207. Department of Industries and Development Subsidies
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a subsidy of $6832 to Rath Blue in the 1990-91 financial year; if so, what was the purpose of this subsidy.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, for how long does the subsidy apply.
3. What proportion of company interest costs were subsidised in 1991-92.
208. Department of Industries and Development Subsidies
Mr EDE to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. Did the Department of Industries and Development provide a subsidy of $25 600 to Pine Creek Engineering in the 1990-91 financial year; if so, what was the purpose of this subsidy.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what form was the subsidy provided in.
209. Power and Water Authority Budget
Mr LANHUPUY to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. What are the details of the Power and Water Authority Corporate Services, General Services operational budget for 1992-93.
2. What are the details of the Corporate Services, General Services major operational cost items.
3. What are the details of the Power and Water Authority Utilities Executive Management operational budget for 1992-93.
4. What are the details of the Utilities Executive Management major operational cost items.
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5. What are the details of the Power and Water Authority Power-General operational budget for 1992-93.
6. What are the details of the Power-General major operational cost items.
7. What will the cost of Power and Water Authority interest payments be in 1992-93.
8. What amount of loan repayments will the Power and Water Authority make in 1992-93.
9. What was the remaining value of Northern Territory government commitments to purchase and transport gas at 30 June 1992.
10. What was the total Power and Water Authority provision for bad and doubtful debts at 30 June 1992.
11. What was the total level of Power and Water Authority debt from borrowings at 30 June 1992.
210. Department of Health and Community Services Reports
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Which recommendations of the Kerr Report were adopted.
2. Why were those recommendations adopted.
3. Which recommendations of the Kerr Report were rejected.
4. Why were those recommendations rejected.
5. When will the 1991-92 Annual Report of the Department of Health and Community Services be available.
211. Department of Health and Community Services Health Programs
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Has the Commonwealth government offered an increase or expansion of 11% for any of the following programs for 1992-93 -
(a) SAAP;
(b) CAP;
(c) National Women's Health Strategy Program;
(d) National Aboriginal Health Strategy Program;
(e) Burdekin Funding; and
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(f) HACC.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, has the Northern Territory government taken up that increased offer and will it match it in the required amounts; if not, why not.
212. Department of Health and Community Services Corporate Management
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. What are the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications of the 300 staff of the Corporate Management Section referred to in Budget Paper No 2.
2. How many positions that were in the Corporate Management Section in -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92,
were cut as a result of -
(i) the Estimates Review Committee decisions announced by the Northern Territory government in April 1991; and
(ii) the adoption of Cresap recommendations.
3. What were the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications of the positions, excluding those transferred to other sections of the Department of Health and Community Services, referred to in question 2.
4. How many positions from the Corporate Management Section have been transferred to other sections of the Department of Health and Community Services budget as a result of the adoption of the Estimates Review Committee and Cresap recommendations, and what are the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications of those positions.
5. Has a section of the 1991-92 Corporate Management (Operational Management) Budget for the Department of Health and Community Services been dropped from the 1992-93 budget; if so, where have funds and staff from this section been distributed.
213. Community Services Hospital Services
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Is the Northern Territory government taking any steps to allow Northern Territory residents to participate in the Australian Bone Marrow Registry; if so, what are they.
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2. What are the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications of the 7 staff employed with the Hospital Services Directorate.
214. Royal Darwin Hospital Budget and Staffing
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Does the Royal Darwin Hospital have a mission statement and a corporate plan; if so, what are they.
2. What was the total cost of purchases made by the Royal Darwin Hospital, or the Department of Health and Community Services on behalf of the Royal Darwin Hospital, from Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
3. Were the purchases referred to in question 2 for medical supplies or medical equipment and how much was spent on each category.
4. Does the Purchasing Section of the Royal Darwin Hospital or the Department of Health and Community Services have guidelines that detail policy regarding the purchase of equipment or supplies for the Royal Darwin Hospital; if so, what are they.
5. How many staff are employed at the Royal Darwin Hospital; what are the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications of these positions.
6. What was the total number of beds at the Royal Darwin Hospital before the recommendations of the Estimates Review Committee and Cresap were adopted.
7. Did the Northern Territory government modify the Cresap recommendation of a reduction of 25 acute-care beds and 1 operating theatre at the Royal Darwin Hospital to a closure of the theatre and a reduction of 10 acute-care beds; if so, how was this implemented and why was it done that way.
8. What number of staff will be shed if the plan to close 1 operating theatre and reduce acute-care beds at the Royal Darwin Hospital proceeds; and what numbers would be shed in the following categories -
(a) medical officers;
(b) nurses;
(c) hospital assistants;
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(d) cleaners;
(e) CSD attendants;
(f) launderers; and
(g) orderlies.
9. What was the number of staff involved in theatre surgical procedures at the Royal Darwin Hospital before the recommendations of the Estimates Review Committee and Cresap were adopted, and what is the number now.
10. How many hours per day did each operating theatre work before the recommendations of the Estimates Review Committee and Cresap were adopted.
11. How many hours per day is this 1 operating theatre left working since the recommendations of the Estimates Review Committee and Cresap were adopted.
12. How many hours of overtime have staff involved in theatre surgical procedures worked since the closure of a theatre; over what period of time has that been.
13. How many hours of overtime did staff involved in theatre surgical procedures work in each operating theatre before the closure of the operating theatre.
14. What is the waiting time at the Royal Darwin Hospital for elective surgery in each of the following categories -
(a) general;
(b) orthopaedics;
(c) ENT;
(d) ophthalmology;
(e) gynaecology; and
(f) other categories not named.
15. What arrangements exist between the Royal Darwin Hospital and the Darwin Private Hospital; what arrangements exist particularly in the following categories -
(a) bed occupancy;
(b) employees;
(c) senior management;
(d) consultant specialists; and
(e) use of facilities.
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16. What funds have been spent by the Department of Health and Community Services for the use of beds at the Darwin Private Hospital in the 1990-91 financial year.
17. What is the total amount of funding provided through any agreements to the Darwin Private Hospital from the Department of Health and Community Services and what is the total cost to the Department of Health and Community Services for services provided to it by the Darwin Private Hospital.
18. Has the Royal Darwin Hospital had to refuse to take patients from other hospitals in the Northern Territory in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992-93 to date,
if so, was this because of unavailability of bed space.
19. Has the Royal Darwin Hospital had to defer elective surgery in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992-93 to date,
if so, why were they deferred and what are the numbers.
20. How many positions at the Royal Darwin Hospital have been cut as a result of the adoption of the Estimates Review Committee and Cresap recommendations in the following categories -
(a) enrolled nurses;
(b) registered nurses;
(c) trainee or student nurses;
(d) other medical staff; and
(e) other positions.
21. How many hours of casual nursing staff were used in the 1990-91 financial year.
22. Was there an almost 50% increase in the use of casual nursing staff hours at the Royal Darwin Hospital from 1 January 1991 to 30 June 1991 and 1 January 1992 to 30 June 1992; if so, why did this occur.
23. Was there a decrease in total wages and salaries for nursing staff, including casual staff, at the Royal Darwin Hospital from 1 January 1991 to 30 June 1991 and 1 January 1992 to 30 June 1992; if so, why did this occur.
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24. What has been the cost of overseas travel undertaken by the Chief Executive Office of the Royal Darwin Hospital in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91;
(b) 1991-92; and
(c) 1992-93 to date.
25. What were the destinations, itinerary, purpose and cost of each of the trips referred to in question 24.
26. On which of these trips did the Chief Executive Officer accompany the Minister for Health and Community Services for the whole of the Chief Executive Officer's itinerary.
27. On which of these trips did the Chief Executive Officer accompany the Minister for Health and Community Services for part of the time the Chief Executive was overseas.
28. Who, apart from the Minister for Health and Community Services and the minister's staff, accompanied the Chief Executive Officer on each of these trips; what was the purpose.
29. What was the cost of all travel for those, excluding the Minister for Health and Community Services and the minister's staff, accompanying the Chief Executive Officer.
30. Who were the officers accompanying the Chief Executive Officer.
31. Were these officers from the Department of Health and Community Services; if not, where were they from.
32. How many -
(a) nurses;
(b) enrolled nurses; and
(c) trainee and student nurses,
have resigned from the Royal Darwin Hospital in the following financial years -
(i) 1990-91;
(ii) 1991-92; and
(iii) 1992-93 to date.
33. What are the figures as a percentage of the total staff in each area referred to in question 32.
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34. How many staff involved in the following areas -
(a) specialist;
(b) allied medical; and
(c) other professional positions,
have resigned in the following financial years -
(i) 1990-91;
(ii) 1991-92
(iii) 1992-93 to date.
35. What are the figures as a percentage of the total staff in each area referred to in question 34.
36. Have certain patients at the Royal Darwin Hospital been placed in wards which do not relate to the type of patient they are, because the hospital was running at above capacity in calendar years 1991 and 1992.
37. What does a sister hospital arrangement involve.
38. Are staff swaps part of the sister hospital arrangement.
39. Are certain patients who should be nursing home patients being kept at the Royal Darwin Hospital because of a lack of facilities outside the hospital for them.
215. Gove District Hospital Budget and Staffing
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Does the Gove District Hospital have a Mission Statement and a Corporate Plan; if so, what are they.
2. What was the total cost of purchases made by the Gove District Hospital, or the Department of Health and Community Services on behalf of the Gove District Hospital, from Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
3. Were the purchases referred to in question 2 for medical supplies or medical equipment; how much was spent on each category.
4. How many staff are employed at the Gove District Hospital; what are the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications for each of these positions.
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5. What positions are vacant at the Gove District Hospital; how long has each position been vacant.
6. How many hours have casual nursing staff been employed at the Gove District Hospital in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
7. How many -
(a) nurses; and
(b) enrolled nurses,
have resigned from the Gove District Hospital in the following financial years -
(i) 1990-91;
(ii) 1991-92; and
(iii) 1992-93 to date.
8. What is the figure in answer to question 7 as a percentage of the total number of staff in each area.
216. Katherine Hospital Budget and Staffing
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Does the Katherine Hospital have a Mission Statement and a Corporate Plan; if so, what are they.
2. What was the total cost of purchases made by the Katherine Hospital, or the Department of Health and Community Services on behalf of the Katherine Hospital, from Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
3. Were the purchases referred to in question 2 for medical supplies or medical equipment; how much was spent on each category.
4. Has the Katherine Hospital been refused access to the Royal Darwin Hospital for the transfer of patients in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992-93 to date.
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5. Have any elective surgery deferrals at the Katherine Hospital been made; if so, how many have occurred and what was the reason in each case.
6. How many staff are employed at the Katherine Hospital; what are the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications for each of these positions.
7. How many -
(a) nurses; and
(b) enrolled nurses,
have resigned from the Katherine Hospital in the following financial years -
(i) 1990-91;
(ii) 1991-92; and
(iii) 1992-93 to date.
8. What is the figure in answer to question 7 as a percentage of the total number of staff in each area.
9. What was the final decision regarding laundry services at Katherine Hospital.
217. Tennant Creek Hospital Budget and Staffing
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Does the Tennant Creek Hospital have a Mission Statement and a Corporate Plan; if so, what are they.
2. What was the total cost of purchases made by the Tennant Creek Hospital, or the Department of Health and Community Services on behalf of the Tennant Creek Hospital, from Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; and
(b) 1991-92.
3. Were the purchases referred to in question 2 for medical supplies or medical equipment; how much was spent on each category.
4. How many staff are employed at the Tennant Creek Hospital; what are the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications for each of these positions.
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5. How many hours have casual nursing staff been employed at the Tennant Creek Hospital in the following financial years -
(a) 1990-91; ;and
(b) 1991-92.
6. How many -
(a) nurses; and
(b) enrolled nurses,
have resigned from the Tennant Creek Hospital in the following financial years -
(i) 1990-91;
(ii) 1991-92; and
(iii) 1992-93 to date.
7. What is the figure in answer to question 6 as a percentage of the total number of staff in each area.
218. Alice Springs Hospital Budget and Staffing
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Does the Alice Springs Hospital have a Mission Statement and a Corporate Plan; if so, what are they.
2. What was the total cost of purchases made by the Alice Springs Hospital, or the Department of Health and Community Services on behalf of the Alice Springs Hospital, from Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies in the 1990-91 financial year.
3. Were the purchases referred to in question 2 for medical supplies or medical equipment; how much was spent on each category.
4. Are there guidelines used by the Alice Springs Hospital Purchasing Section or the Department of Health and Community Services Purchasing Section that detail policy regarding the purchase of equipment or supplies for the Alice Springs Hospital; if so, what are they.
5. If the answer to question 4 is yes, what mechanisms are in place to ensure that those guidelines are being adhered to.
6. How many staff are employed at the Alice Springs Hospital; what are the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications for each of these positions.
7. What positions are vacant at the Alice Springs Hospital and for how long have they been vacant in each instance.
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8. How many -
(a) nurses; and
(b) enrolled nurses,
have resigned from the Alice Springs Hospital in the following financial years -
(i) 1990-91;
(ii) 1991-92; and
(iii) 1992-93 to date.
9. What are the waiting times at the Alice Springs Hospital for the following categories of elective surgery -
(a) general;
(b) orthopaedics;
(c) ENT;
(d) ophthalmology;
(e) gynaecology; and
(f) other categories not named above.
10. Has waiting time for elective surgery at the Alice Springs Hospital increased since 1990; if so, by how much.
11. Has the Alice Springs Hospital had to refuse to take patients from other hospitals in the Northern Territory in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992-93 to date,
if so, why.
12. Has the Alice Springs Hospital now been allowed to transfer patients to the Royal Darwin Hospital or to hospitals in Adelaide in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992-93,
if so, why.
13. Has the Alice Springs Hospital been required at any time during the calendar years 1991 and 1992 to date to have bed numbers in use above their allocated number; if so, what are the details of these situations.
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14. If the answer to question 13 is yes, has the nursing staff been increased on those days to accommodate the increased bed numbers, given that nursing staff requirements are based on bed numbers.
15. How many positions in the following categories were/have been cut as a result of the adoption of recommendations from the Estimates Review Committee and Cresap -
(a) enrolled nurses;
(b) registered nurses;
(c) trainee or student nurses;
(d) other medical positions; and
(e) other positions.
16. Was there a decrease in hours of casual nursing staff in the period from 1 January 1991 to 30 June 1991 and 1 January 1992 to 30 June 1992; if so, what was the reason for this.
17. Was there a decrease in the total wages and salary bill for nursing staff, including casual staff, from 1 January 1991 to 30 June 1991 and 1 January 1992 to 30 June 1992; if so, what was the reason for this.
18. What were the hours of overtime worked by staff involved in surgery at the Alice Springs Hospital in the period from 1 January 1991 to 30 June 1991.
19. What is the relationship between the Department of Health and Community Services and the company behind the proposed private hospital in Alice Springs.
20. Have any discussions been held between either the Minister for Health and Community Services and the company referred to in question 19 or the Department of Health and Community Services or any minister and the company.
21. Has the Northern Territory government made any commitments to the developers of the private hospital in Alice Springs; if so -
(a) what funds have been offered;
(b) what arrangements have been made for equipment sharing; and
(c) what arrangements have been proposed between the Alice Springs Hospital and the proposed private hospital.
22. Has a site been selected for the proposed private hospital; if so, where is it.
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23. If a site has been selected for the proposed private hospital, is it government-owned land; if so, will it be sold or given to the developers.
219. Community Care Services Budget
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Have any funds from the Community Care Section been used to purchase goods from the companies Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies in the 1990-91 financial year.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what are the details of the purchases and what was the cost in each instance.
220. Community Care Directorate
Mr BAILEY toMINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. What are the position titles and Northern Territory Public Service classifications of the 44 staff employed within the Community Care Directorate.
2. Where are the staff referred to in question 1 based.
3. Did the Northern Territory government make a decision to integrate health and welfare into what were previously health centres; if so, what progress has been made with the integration.
4. When will the Palmerston Community Centre be in place.
5. Has there been a delay from the original announcement on the Palmerston Community Centre; if so, what was the reason for the delay.
6. Have integrated services at other health centres been put on hold until the Palmerston Community Centre is in place; if so, what is the reason for this.
221. Primary Health Care - Rural
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. How many Aboriginal Health Worker positions exist in the Northern Territory; where are they based.
2. How many Aboriginal Health Workers have resigned this year.
3. Has any research been conducted on why Aboriginal Health Workers are resigning; if so, what does the research show.
4. How many Aboriginal Health Worker positions are currently vacant.
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5. For how long have the positions referred to in question 4 been vacant.
6. What is the average length of replacement time for Aboriginal Health Workers.
7. Does the Northern Territory government propose to increase Aboriginal Health Worker positions; if so, when will those positions be put in place.
8. Where will the positions referred to in question 7 be placed.
9. Where will the 4 Aboriginal Health Worker trainers be based.
10. How many Department of Health and Community Services staff are dedicated to Aboriginal Health Worker training.
11. Have 10 positions for Aboriginal environmental workers been created; if so, where will those positions be based.
12. Will the positions referred to in question 11 be in addition to environmental health officers already based in Aboriginal communities.
13. What environmental health officer positions already exist in Aboriginal communities.
14. Have 10 Aboriginal Health Promotions Officer positions been created; if so, when will these positions be filled.
15. If the answer to question 14 is yes, where will the Aboriginal Health Promotions Officers be based.
16. How many nursing positions are based in rural and remote communities.
17. Where are the nursing positions based and how many are at each community.
18. Are any of the nursing positions referred to in question 16 vacant; if so, for how have they been vacant .
19. How many nurses based in rural and remote areas have resigned in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992-93 to date.
20. What are the figures from the above questions expressed as percentage of the total number of staff in this area .
21. What is the average length of replacement time for nurses based in rural and remote communities.
22. What incentives are offered to nurses based in rural and remote areas.
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23. Is the Northern Territory government taking action to facilitate and encourage training of Aboriginal nurses; if so, what action is being taken .
24. For what purpose will the empty former Community Health Centre in Tennant Creek be used and at what level will it be maintained .
222. Primary Health Care - General
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Have any changes been made to the School Screening programs in the following calendar years -
(a) 1989;
(b) 1990;
(c) 1991; and
(d) 1992 to date.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what are the details of the changes and why were they made.
223. Public and Allied Health Services
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Have any funds from the Public and Allied Health Services section been used to purchase goods from the companies Modular Medical Products and Territory Surgical Supplies in the 1990-91 financial year .
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what were the purchases and what was the cost in each instance.
224. Mental Health Services
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. How many professional and paraprofessional staff are employed in providing services in the mental health services area.
2. How many staff referred to in question 1 were employed in this area in the 1991-92 financial year.
3. What is the budget for employing those professional and paraprofessional staff in the 1992-93 financial year.
4. What positions do these professional and paraprofessional staff occupy.
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5. Are any of these positions currently vacant; if so, for how long have they been vacant.
6. Does the Northern Territory government employ private practitioners in the provision of mental health services; if so, why.
7. Since the Tamarind Centre has become a general practice referral centre, have the numbers of clients, excluding those additional clients brought on by the merger of the Cowdy and Melaleuca teams, increased or decreased.
8. What rehabilitation services are offered to clients in Darwin and the Darwin rural area.
9. What are the detail of accommodation options available to clients in Darwin and the Darwin rural area.
10. What is the current availability of rooms at the accommodation referred to in question 9.
11. What counselling services are offered.
12. What mental health services are provided for children in the above areas.
225. Mental Health Services - Alice Springs Region
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. What mental health services are offered in the Alice Springs region by the Department of Health and Community Services.
2. What mental health services are offered by Alice Springs-based Department of Health and Community Services officers to bush areas.
3. What facilities and services provided by the Alice Springs region of the Department of Health and Community Services cater for forensic psychiatry.
4. What facilities are in place to cater for acute care.
5. What rehabilitation facilities are available within the Alice Springs region.
6. What community education programs and other pro-active community work is conducted in the above areas by the Department of Health and Community Services, or is funded by the department.
7. What are the details of accommodation options available to clients in the Alice Springs region.
8. Are the current accommodation facilities adequate in number and type for the needs of clients.
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9. What is the current availability of rooms at this accommodation.
10. What mental health services are provided to children in the above areas in the Alice Springs region.
11. What counselling services are offered in the Alice Springs region.
226. Mental Health Services - Barkly Region
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. What mental health services are offered in the Tennant Creek and Barkly region of the Department of Health and Community Services.
2. What counselling services are offered in the Barkly region.
3. What facilities and services provided by the Department of Health and Community Services cater for forensic psychiatry.
4. What facilities are in place to cater for acute care.
5. What rehabilitation facilities are available in the Barkly region.
6. What community education programs and other pro-active community work is conducted in the above areas by the Department of Health and Community Services, or is funded by the department.
7. What are the details of accommodation options available to clients in the Barkly region.
8. Are the current accommodation facilities adequate in number and type for the needs of clients.
9. What mental health services are provided to children in the above areas in the Barkly region.
227. Mental Health Services - Katherine Region
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. What mental health services are offered in the Katherine region of the Department of Health and Community Services.
2. What services are offered by Katherine-based officers of the Department of Health and Community Services to bush areas.
3. What facilities and services provided by the Department of Health and Community Services cater for forensic psychiatry.
4. What facilities are in place to cater for acute care.
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5. What rehabilitation facilities are available in the Katherine region.
6. What community education programs and other pro-active community work is conducted in the above areas by the Department of Health and Community Services, or is funded by the Department.
7. What mental health services are provided to children in the above areas in the Katherine region.
8. What counselling services are offered in the Katherine region.
9. Does the Katherine Hospital have a resident medical officer in mental health; if not, why not.
10. If the answer to question 9 is no, is the intention of the Department of Health and Community Services to employ a medical officer in mental health.
11. If the answer to question 9 is no, what service is being offered in place of a resident medical officer.
228. Mental Health Services - East Arnhem Region
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. What mental health services are offered in the East Arnhem region of the Department of Health and Community Services.
2. What mental health services are offered by the Department of Health and Community Services to bush areas in the East Arnhem region.
3. What facilities and services provided by the Department of Health and Community Services cater for forensic psychiatry.
4. What facilities are in place to cater for acute care.
5. What rehabilitation facilities are available in Nhulunbuy.
6. What community education programs and other pro-active community work is conducted in the above areas by the Department of Health and Community Services, or is funded by the department.
7. What counselling services are offered in the East Arnhem region.
8. What mental health services are provided to children in the above areas in the East Arnhem region.
9. What are the details of accommodation options available to clients in the East Arnhem region.
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10. Are the current accommodation facilities adequate in number and type for the needs of clients in the region.
229. Dental Health Services
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. How many dentists are employed by the Department of Health and Community Services.
2. Where are the dentists based.
3. Are any dentist positions vacant; if so, how many vacancies are there and for how long have they been vacant.
4. What services are now conducted in schools following the adoption of the Estimates Review Committee's recommendations.
5. Does the Department of Health and Community Services keep statistics detailing the services provided to schools; if so, what were the 1991 calendar year figures for the following -
(a) number of school enrolments;
(b) percentage of service cover;
(c) number of patient visits;
(d) number of second examinations; and
(e) number of completed treatments.
6. If the answer to question 5 is yes, what are the 1992 calendar year to date figures for the following -
(a) number of school enrolments;
(b) percentage of service cover;
(c) number of patient visits;
(d) number of second examinations; and
(e) number of completed treatments.
7. What monitoring system is in place to check whether the Department of Health and Community Services' goals in the dental health area will be achieved and whether a reintroduction of the school service at increased levels needs to be set in place.
8. What monitoring process will take place on the effect of the closure of the Casuarina Dental Clinic.
9. What indicators would the Northern Territory government require to consider reopening the Casuarina Dental Clinic.
230. Dental Health Services - Darwin Region
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Were any Department of Health and Community Services dental positions lost as a result of the closure of Casuarina Dental Clinic.
2. Before the closure of the Casuarina Dental Clinic, what were the waiting times at that clinic for the following -
(a) general appointments; and
(b) elective dental work.
3. Before the closure of the Casuarina Dental Clinic, what were the waiting times at the Darwin Dental Clinic for the following -
(a) general appointments; and
(b) elective dental work.
4. What are the current waiting times for the following -
(a) general appointments; and
(b) elective dental work.
5. Has the full-time dentist at the Palmerston Dental Clinic been absent for a number of weeks recently; if so, why.
6. If the answer to question 5 is yes, what alternative services have been provided to residents of Palmerston.
7. If the answer to question 5 is yes, why was a replacement dentist not employed.
8. Apart from advertising in the national and international media, what strategies are being used to recruit dentists to the Department of Health and Community Services.
9. What interstate dental specialist services are available through local facilities to residents of the Darwin area and what is the cost of these services.
10. Are there waiting lists for the services referred to in question 9; if so, what length are they.
231. Dental Health Services - Alice Springs Region
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
What dental health services are provided by the Department of Health and Community Services to residents in rural and remote areas within the Alice Springs region.
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232. Dental Health Services - Katherine Region
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
What is the waiting time for Katherine region Department of Health and Community Services dental work for the following -
(a) general appointments; and
(b) elective dental work.
233. Alcohol and Drug Services
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. What are the details of services provided by the Employee Assistance Service.
2. What mechanisms does the Department of Health and Community Services have to ensure that alcohol and drug funding given to community groups is properly utilised.
3. What assessments does the Department of Health and Community Services undertake to ensure that the alcohol and drug programs funded by the government are successful or have failed.
4. What assessments does the Department of Health and Community Services undertake of the effect of community groups it grants money to.
234. NT Oil Refinery
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for MINES and ENERGY
1. How much is to be spent on further studies of the feasibility of an oil refinery in the Territory in 1992-93.
2. How much of this is Territory funds, Commonwealth funds and private funds.
236. Roads - Electorate of MacDonnell
Mr BELL toMINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. Which of the following roads, mentioned in the minister's letter dated 30 June 1992, are -
(a) heavily trafficked roads which are graded from 4 to 8 times annually and receive an annual grade, water and roll and isolated gravelling; or
(b) are graded once or twice annually -
(i) Hermannsburg/Wallace Rockhole
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(ii) Hermannsburg/Areyonga
(iii) "West MacDonnells Loop"
(iv) Haasts Bluff/Glen Helen
(v) Glen Helen/Areyonga
(vi) Glen Helen/Hermannsburg
(vii) Simpson Desert Highway
(viii) Ross Highway
(ix) Papunya/Tanami Highway
(x) Areyonga/Watarrka
(xi) Papunya/Haasts Bluff
(xii) Mt Liebig/Kintore
(xiii) Finke/Stuart Highway
(xiv) Finke/Maryvale
(xv) Olgas/Docker River
(xvi) Orange Creek/Deep Well
(xvii) Impadna/Idracowra/Lilla Creek/Horseshoe Bend/Finke
(xviii) Stuart Highway/Wallara
(xix) Docker River/Kintore
(xx) Victory Downs/Mulga Park/Curtin Springs
2. What recommendations were provided in respect of these roads by the Pavement Management System.
3. On what date was each of these roads graded.
4. When is it proposed that each of these roads will be again graded.
5. In respect of the approximate maintenance costs for roads identified in the minister's letter dated 30 June 1992 -
(a) How have these costs increased;
(b) What was the cost of a full maintenance grade -
(i) on a major formed road; and
(ii) on a minor unformed road;
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(c) What was the cost of a grade, water and roll;
(d) What was the cost of recompaction;
(e) What was the cost of resheeting;
(f) What was the cost of resealing in 1990, 1985, 1980;
(g) What was the traffic volume for each of these roads;
(h) How is traffic volume assessed;
(i) What are the priorities for sealing these roads;
(j) What are the priorities for sealing other roads in the Northern Territory; and
(k) Which roads not specified in 1(b) above are maintained by the Department of Transport and Works in the electorate of MacDonnell.
6. Which existing roads actually contribute to the "West MacDonnells Loop".
7. When will tenders be let for the following new works (announced on page 32 of the 1992-93 Budget Capital Works, Budget Paper No 5) -
(a) Luritja Road - sealing, Stage 1 $1.3m;
(b) Mereenie Link Road, Stage 1 - Mereenie to Watarrka $1m;
(c) Ross Highway - Arltunga turnoff to Ross River Homestead (minor upgrading at stream crossings) $150 000; and
(d) West MacDonnells - Hermannsburg/Glen Helen Loop (Tyler's Pass) $800 000.
8. What maintenance programs are to be carried out on these roads in the interim period.
237. Conveyancing Agents' Qualifications
Mr COLLINS to ATTORNEY-GENERAL
1. How many hours of lectures must a student who is seeking a Conveyancing Agent Licence undertake to obtain the necessary certificate assuming no previous experience or qualifications.
2. How many years will it take normally to obtain such a certificate.
3. How many hours of lectures does a law student spend on the topic of conveyancing.
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4. Is the time spent on conveyancing lectures in the law course at Adelaide University considerably less than the lecture time required for obtaining a 'conveyancing agents' certificate'; if so, how is this justified.
238. Ministerial Statements
Mr EDE to CHIEF MINISTER
What was the cost of advertising Ministerial Statements in 1991-92.
239. Sheratons and Yulara - Coopers & Lybrand Study
Mr EDE to TREASURER
1. Will the government make public the full detail, and not just the summary, of Coopers & Lybrand study of the Sheratons and Yulara resort.
2. Will the government make public all of the information provided to Coopers & Lybrand in the course of preparing its study of the Sheratons and Yulara resort.
240. Territory Loans Management Corporation
Mr EDE to TREASURER
1. What are the details of individual recipients of loans administered by the Territory Loans Management Corporation, including the terms and conditions of the loans.
2. Which of the loans are classed as bad or doubtful debts.
241. Certificate of Registration - Prostitution Regulation Act
Mr BELL to ATTORNEY-GENERAL
1. As at 31 August 1992, how many individuals have applied, through a licensed operator, for a certificate under section 9(1) of the Prostitution Regulation Act 1992.
2. As at 31 August 1992, how many certificates had been -
(a) granted; and
(b) refused.
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242. Territory Loans Management Corporation
Mr EDE to TREASURER
1. Did the Chief Minister announce on 23 April 1991, that outstanding loans managed by the Territory Loans Management Corporation would be sold to private sector financiers.
2. Have these loans been sold; if not, why not.
3. What are the future plans for these loans.
243. Northern Territory Land Corporation
Mr BELL to MINISTER for LANDS and HOUSING
1. What were the details of litigation settled by the Building Control section in 1991-92 including the terms of settlement.
2. What is the reason for the 65% increase in the operational subsidy to the NT Land Corporation (NTLC) between 1986-87 and 1991-92.
3. What properties were bought by the NTLC in 1991-92.
4. What properties were sold by the NTLC in 1991-92.
5. What other activities were undertaken by the NTLC in 1991-92.
244. Trade Development Zone
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. What are the details of savings in operating costs and overheads by the Trade Development Zone (TDZ) between 1990-91 and 1991-92 and projected for 1992-93.
2. Did any companies operating in the TDZ in 1991-92 receive financial assistance through the Department of Industries and Development; if so, what are the details of such assistance.
3. What forms of guarantees or other forms of indirect or contingent assistance have been provided to investors in the TDZ including any outstanding contingencies applying to firms or individuals that are not operating in the zone currently.
4. What are the details of individual guarantees provided.
5. What is the value of each outstanding liability.
6. Which companies received assistance from the Department of Industries and Development in 1991-92 also received assistance in 1990-91 or 1989-90.
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7. What is the planned purpose for which the $2.32m marketing and promotion budget for the DID Industry Development section will be used in 1992-93.
245. Housing Commission
Mr CARTWRIGHTto MINISTER for LANDS and HOUSING
1. Have the Housing Commission Auditors, KPMG Peat Marwick made any comment on the annual accounts of the Housing Commission; if so, what were those comments.
2. Are the auditors now satisfied that Housing Commission loan records are accurate; if not, what corrective action is envisaged.
246. Primary Industry
Mr BELL to MINISTER for PRIMARY INDUSTRY and FISHERIES
1. Has the review of Animal Health Services in the Northern Territory by Dr Nieper and Dr Neithe been completed; if so, will the minister table the report.
2. What are the purposes for which advances of $417 000 are expected to be provided by Industry Schemes Management in 1992-93.
3. For what purposes was the NSW Department of Agriculture engaged as a consultant in 1991-92.
4. What arrangements have been put in place to operate grain receival depots at Douglas/Daly and Katherine for the 1992-93 grain season.
5. What agreements have been entered into in regard to payments that will be made to the private operator by -
(a) the NT government;
(b) the NT Grain Marketing Board; and
(c) grain growers.
6. How many Type D BTEC loans were provided in 1991-92 and for what purposes.
7. What are the details of the one-off DPIF payment in 1991-92 which was provided to cover loan commitments.
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247. Geological Surveying
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for MINES and ENERGY
1. What was the number of field hours spent in geological surveying in 1990-91.
2. What is the explanation for any variation from the 12 725 hours spent on geological surveying in 1991-92.
249. Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority
Mr EDE to MINISTER for LANDS and HOUSING
What performance indicators are being used by the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority.
250. Modular Medical Products
Mr PARISH to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
What are the arrangements under which equity in Modular Medical Products will convert to payments to the government.
251. Department of Lands and Housing Maintenance Supervisor Positions
Mr CARTWRIGHT to MINISTER for LANDS and HOUSING
1. Has the Department of Lands and Housing employed any contract maintenance supervisors in the following financial years -
(a) 1991-92; and
(b) 1992-93 to date.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes -
(a) how many contract maintenance supervisors were employed;
(b) for what periods were they employed; and
(c) what was the cost.
3. Has the Department of Lands and Housing advertised for maintenance supervisor position in 1992-93 to date; if so -
(a) how many positions have been advertised; and
(b) what is the total estimated cost for 1992-1993.
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4. Were any maintenance supervisor positions, or positions with equivalent duties, abolished as a result of the adoption of the Estimates Review Committee's recommendations.
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