WRITTEN QUESTIONS
25 November 1997
1.
1. In your former capacity as Minister for Health Services, on 5 February 1991, during a personal explanation by the Member for Wanguri in the Legislative Assembly, was the Minister’s attention drawn to an article in the NT News which was attributed to him and purported to include a quote from the Member for Wanguri.
2. Was the Minister aware that this press release had been issued.
3. Was the quote referred to in question 1 fabricated; if so, was the Minister directly responsible for that fabrication.
2.
Mr BAILEY to TREASURER
1. Did the Ludvik Berger-controlled company, Sol Hotels (Australia) Pty Limited, acquire the two Sheraton Hotels by buying shares in the Northern Territory Government-owned company, Darwin International Hotels.
2. What was the value of the total accumulated tax losses of Darwin International Hotels at the time of sale to Sol Hotels (Australia) Pty Limited.
3. Was the net value of tax losses to Ludvik Berger as a tax deduction greater than the $22.2 million purchase price for the two hotels.
3.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
1. At 30 June 1992, was the Cuprex royalty debt $1,194,334.00; if so, over what period did this debt accrue.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, had this total royalty debt been outstanding for more than 90 days as at 30 June 1992.
3. If the answers to questions 1 and 2 are yes, what measures were taken by the Department of Mines and Energy to recover the outstanding royalties.
4. Does the Department of Mines and Energy have a policy for overdue royalty recovery; if so, what are the details of that policy.
5. Does the Department of Mines and Energy anticipate receiving any or all of any outstanding Cuprex royalties from liquidation proceedings.
4.
Mr BAILEY to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What records were kept for travel undertaken by the then Minister for Education between 1 June 1990 and 30 June 1990.
2. Which days during the period referred to in question 1, did the Minister:
(a) spend in Darwin; and
(b) spend outside Darwin.
3. Did the Minister undertake travel outside Darwin during the period referred to in question 1; if so, what was the travel.
4. If the answer to question 3 is yes, to which destinations did the Minister travel outside Darwin.
5. If the answer to question 3 is yes, what was the means of travel.
6. If the answer to question 3 is yes, what was the purpose of that travel.
7. During the period referred to in question 1, did the Minister undertake any travel for personal reasons.
8. If any travel was undertaken during the period referred to in question 1, did the Minister undertake any travel by light aircraft; if so,
(a) what was the contractual relationship between the Minister and the owner of the aircraft;
(b) which charter companies provided the service in the case of non-RPT flights;
(c) what was the cost of the service provided by charter flights;
(d) did the Minister personally hire and fly aircraft for any of the travel undertaken during June 1990; if so, from whom was the aircraft hired; and
(e) if the Minister did hire an aircraft during the period referred to in question 1, was it paid by him personally or by the Northern Territory Government.
5.
Mr BAILEY to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What are the details of the journalists and specialist writers contracted in the agencies under the Chief Minister’s portfolio responsibilities in the following financial years;
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
2. What amount was paid, in each case referred to in question 1 and:
(a) what was the title or description of the project; and
(b) which projects were exempted from public tender.
6.
Mr BAILEY to DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER
1. What are the details of the journalists and specialist writers contracted in the agencies under the Deputy Chief Minister’s portfolio responsibilities in the following financial years;
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
2. What amount was paid, in each case referred to in question 1 and:
(a) what was the title or description of the project; and
(b) which projects were exempted from public tender.
7.
Mr BAILEY to ATTORNEY-GENERAL
1. What are the details of the journalists and specialist writers contracted in the agencies under the Attorney-General’s portfolio responsibilities in the following financial years;
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
2. What amount was paid, in each case referred to in question 1 and:
(a) what was the title or description of the project; and
(b) which projects were exempted from public tender.
8.
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for TOURISM
1. What are the details of the journalists and specialist writers contracted in the agencies under the portfolio responsibilities of the Minister for Tourism in the following financial years;
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
2. What amount was paid, in each case referred to in question 1 and:
(a) what was the title or description of the project; and
(b) which projects were exempted from public tender.
9.
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for ASIAN RELATIONS, TRADE and INDUSTRY
1. What are the details of the journalists and specialist writers contracted in the agencies under the portfolio responsibilities of the Minister for Asian Relations, Trade and Industry in the following financial years;
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
2. What amount was paid, in each case referred to in question 1 and:
(a) what was the title or description of the project; and
(b) which projects were exempted from public tender.
10.
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH, FAMILY and CHILDREN'S SERVICES
1. What are the details of the journalists and specialist writers contracted in the agencies under the portfolio responsibilities of the Minister for Health Services in the following financial years;
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
2. What amount was paid, in each case referred to in question 1 and:
(a) what was the title or description of the project; and
(b) which projects were exempted from public tender.
11.
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for ABORIGINAL DEVELOPMENT
1. What are the details of the journalists and specialist writers contracted in the agencies under the portfolio responsibilities of the Minister for Aboriginal Development in the following financial years;
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
2. What amount was paid, in each case referred to in question 1 and:
(a) what was the title or description of the project; and
(b) which projects were exempted from public tender.
12.
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
1. What are the details of the journalists and specialist writers contracted in the agencies under the portfolio responsibilities of the Minister for Transport and Works in the following financial years;
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
2. What amount was paid, in each case referred to in question 1 and:
(a) what was the title or description of the project; and
(b) which projects were exempted from public tender.
13.
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for ESSENTIAL SERVICES
1. What are the details of the journalists and specialist writers contracted in the agencies under the portfolio responsibilities of the Minister for Power and Water in the following financial years;
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
2. What amount was paid, in each case referred to in question 1 and:
(a) what was the title or description of the project; and
(b) which projects were exempted from public tender.
14.
Mr BAILEY to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What materials produced were funded by the Department of the Chief Minister in the 1993-94 financial year for the following promotions:
(a) Cyclone Tracy commemoration; and
(b) the Quality Territory series.
15.
Mr BAILEY to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What are the details of individual Ministerial official overseas travel during the 1995-96 financial year, under the following categories:
(a) name of the Minister;
(b) date of departure;
(c) duration of the trip;
(d) destination;
(e) number of parties accompanying the Minister in the following categories:
(i) ministerial staff;
(ii) public servants; and
(iii) non-public servants; and
(f) the total cost of travel, accommodation and any other expenses which were funded by the Northern Territory Government.
16.
Mr STIRLING to ATTORNEY-GENERAL
1. In respect of $1,205,501.86 paid from the Legal Services vote, the information which was provided in the Attorney-General’s response to Written Question 82 of the Seventh Assembly:
(a) what were the matters; and
(b) who were the private legal practitioners.
2. In respect of the amount referred to in question 1, how much was spent on:
(a) local practitioners; and
(b) interstate practitioners.
3. Of the amount referred to in question 1, how much was on:
(a) local counsel fees; and
(b) interstate counsel fees.
4. What are the details of the tendering process preceding a decision to brief a specific private practitioners.
5. Will the Attorney-General table the agreements made pursuant to which $1,205,501.86 was paid from the Legal Services vote.
6. Does a pro forma agreement exist for the payments referred to in question 5.
7. Is a specific agreement concluded in:
(a) some cases; or
(b) all cases.
8. If the answer to question 7(a) is yes, on what basis is a specific agreement reached.
9. What policy is applied in making a decision whether to brief a matter to private practitioners or whether to use legal services provided by officers of the Attorney-General’s Department.
10. On what basis are matters referred to interstate legal practitioners.
11. Should a legal services agreement be made with a local private practitioner, what terms are included in such agreements in respect of seeking advice from interstate practitioners.
17.
Mr STIRLING to MINISTER for HEALTH, FAMILY and CHILDREN'S SERVICES
1. Have any costs have been incurred by Territory Health Services in defending legal actions against Northern Territory hospitals in the following financial years:
(a) 1994-95;
(b) 1995-96; and
(c) 1996-97.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what are the amounts for each hospital.
3. Have any costs been incurred by Territory Health Services in the form of compensation to clients of Northern Territory hospitals in the following financial years:
(a) 1994-95;
(b) 1995-96; and
(c) 1996-97.
4. If the answer to question 3 is yes, what was:
(a) the basis of each legal action; and
(b) the amount of costs expended in each instance.
Please note, it is not expected that names of individuals be referred to in respect of question 4.
18.
Mr AH KIT to MINISTER for TOURISM
1. What is the explanation for the 15% over expenditure in the Tourist Commission’s personnel budget for 1995/96.
19.
Mr TOYNE to MINISTER for LOCAL GOVERNMENT
1. How many public meetings have been held concerning the proposed revision of animal welfare laws.
2. When will new legislation be introduced.
20.
Ms MARTIN to MINISTER for LANDS, PLANNING and ENVIRONMENT
1. What was the cost of what was termed “housekeeping” changes to deal with lead/zinc spillages at the conveyor belt on Fort Hill Wharf?
21.
Ms MARTIN to MINISTER for LANDS, PLANNING and ENVIRONMENT
1. What rehabilitation work has been undertaken by the developers to rehabilitate wetlands damaged at Dundee Beach.
22.
Ms MARTIN to MINISTER for LANDS, PLANNING and ENVIRONMENT
1. What was the cost of the Stuart Park development in 1995/96.
2. What is the budget for 1996/97.
23.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. How many Year 11 and 12 school students received driving instruction under the Northern Territory Driver Training and Licensing Scheme in 1995/96.
2. What were the amounts paid to licensed providers of driving instruction under this scheme in 1995/96.
24.
Mrs HICKEY to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What was the cost of Ministerial travel in 1996/97.
25.
Mr RIOLI to MINISTER for HEALTH, FAMILY and CHILDREN'S SERVICES
1. How many active TB cases are currently living at Maningrida and Outstations.
2. How many active TB cases have been diagnosed within Maningrida and Outstations this year.
3. What treatment is available to those people with active TB.
4. What was the date of the last TB screening carried out on members of Maningrida community and Outstations.
5. How many people have shown a positive reaction to this screening.
6. What treatment is available to those people who have shown a positive reaction.
7. What number of those people showing a positive reaction are receiving treatment.
8. What is the scheduled date for the next TB screening for those people living at Maningrida and Outstations.
9. How many health staff are dedicated to TB programs within Maningrida and Outstations.
10. What is the 96/97 budget allocation for TB programs within Maningrida and Outstations.
26.
Mr TOYNE to MINISTER for PRIMARY INDUSTRY and FISHERIES
1. Which BTEC claims were settled in 1995-96.
2. Which BTEC claims are ongoing at the current date.
27.
Mr TOYNE to MINISTER for HEALTH, FAMILY and CHILDREN'S SERVICES
1. What are the details of overtime costs for nurses and medical officers at Royal Darwin Hospital.
2. Does the Government plan to move the child care industry to self-regulation in the long run.
3. What was the effect of the agreement for doctors salaries signed with the A. M. A. in 1995/96.
(a) What were the implications for the budget.
(b) Which hospitals received additional medical staff, and what was the number of staff in each case.
4. Has there been any improvement in specialists visits to Katherine Hospital since 1995/96. If so what improvements have been made.
5. How many clients are there currently in Banyan House
6 Will the Minister make publicly available the three national output and clinical costing studies.
28.
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for ASIAN RELATIONS, TRADE and INDUSTRY
Written Question 141 of the Seventh Assembly asked:
Why didn't the Modular Medical Products Share Buyback Plan, announced by the former Minister proceed and what actions were taken to try and recover these funds.
The answer provided was:
The directors of Modular Medical Products had committed all of their personal assets to support the company and were not able to meet the terms of the share buy-back plan. The Government negotiated a settlement with the directors of Modular Medical Products as a variation to the original buy-back agreement.
Question:
(1) Did the first buy-back agreement state amounts and timelines for the arrangement to proceed.
(2) What were the variations made to that agreement in respect of (a) amounts, (b) timelines and (c) other conditions (please specify).
(3) When was it first known that the directors of Modular Medical Products would not be able to meet the terms of the buy-back..
(4) When did the renegotiations commence and when was the agreement on the terms of settlement reached.
(5) Did the terms of the settlement strengthen or weaken the security of the Territory Taxpayers' $600,000 investment in this venture.
(6) How much of the $600,000 invested in Modular Medical Products was repaid.
(7) What are the details of the amount paid and date(s) of payment.
29.
Mrs HICKEY to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
30.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for POLICE, FIRE and EMERGENCY SERVICES
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
31.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for STATEHOOD
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
32.
Mrs HICKEY to TREASURER
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
33.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for TOURISM
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
34.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for LANDS, PLANNING and ENVIRONMENT
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
35.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
36.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for the AUSTRALASIA RAILWAY
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
37.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
38.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for PARKS and WILDLIFE
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
39.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for SPORT and RECREATION
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
40.
Question withdrawn (duplicate of Q29).
41.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for ASIAN RELATIONS, TRADE and INDUSTRY
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
42.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
43.
Mrs HICKEY to ATTORNEY-GENERAL
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
44.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for HEALTH, FAMILY and CHILDREN'S SERVICES
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
45.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for WORK HEALTH
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
46.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER responsible for the LIQUOR COMMISSION
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
47.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
48.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
49.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for RACING and GAMING
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
50.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for POLICE, FIRE and EMERGENCY SERVICES
1. Did a Senior Fire Officer, other than Mr Brian Chong Wee, travel to Alice Springs from Darwin on Good Friday, 1997 and is he still currently in Alice Springs.
2. What is the nature of this officer’s work in Alice Springs for this duration.
3. Is he being paid travel allowance for every day of this trip and has he accessed a Departmental vehicle for the trip.
4. If he is not being paid travel allowance for every day, what proportion of the trip is he being paid travel allowance for.
5. Who accompanied this officer on this trip and what is the purpose of their attendance.
6. Are the people accompanying the Senior Fire Officer also being paid travel allowance. If so, for what proportion of the trip have they been paid travel allowance.
51.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for HEALTH, FAMILY and CHILDREN'S SERVICES
1. In the financial year 1995/96 and 1996/97 how much revenue has been raised by the wine cask levy.
2. How has the money been spent.
3. What Departments have input into the way in which the funds are spent.
4. How is the public informed of the revenue generated by the wine cask levy and the manner in which the funds are spent.
5. What process is in place to evaluate the value of the wine cask levy and the programs funded from its revenue.
52.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for LANDS, PLANNING and ENVIRONMENT
1. What is the total amount of money collected in the form of rental fees from pastoral leases in 1995/96 and 1996/7.
2. What amount of rental fees have been collected from each pastoral lease in 1995/96 and 1996/97.
53.
Mr AH KIT to MINISTER for ABORIGINAL DEVELOPMENT
I refer the Minister to the Commonwealth Grants Commission Report on General Revenue Grant Relativities 1996 Update and specifically to the assessments of the various states’ performances on Aboriginal community services (p256):
1. Why is the actual expenditure for the Northern Territory falling.
2. Why is it that in none of the last four years has the actual expenditure on this item been equivalent to the needs as calculated by the Commission.
3. Do you accept that you are the only state which makes no effort to meet these needs or to justify why it does not.
4. Do you perceive electoral benefit in not meeting these needs.
54.
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH, FAMILY and CHILDREN'S SERVICES
1. In 1996, how many deaths occurred in the NT because of -
(i) heroin;
(ii) all other opiates; and
(iii) all other illegal drugs.
2. Did any deaths occur from marijuana in the NT in 1996.
3. How many deaths occurred in the NT during 1996, in which illegal drugs were a contributing factor, but were not listed as the cause of death.
4. How many drug overdose cases were admitted to all NT Public Hospitals during 1996 and what were their ages.
5. What education programs is the Government undertaking and how much time is allocated to such programs -
(i) in schools, to inform and teach young people about addiction and illegal drugs; and
(ii) outside schools, to inform and teach young people about addiction and illegal drugs.
6. During 1996, what programmes were available for heroin dependent people and the conditions for admission to each program. For each program, please advise the number of people who -
(i) commenced;
(ii) completed; or
(iii) were denied participation.
7. What is the current status for the use of methadone in the NT.
8. Is methadone available under any circumstances to people who are heroin users. If so -
(i) how many people are on this program;
(ii) is there a waiting list for people waiting to get on this program;
(iii) are there any people being denied treatment under this program; and
(iv) what are the conditions for placement into this program.
9. What other programs are currently available, or are being considered, for heroin dependent people.
10. During 1996 what was the cost in the NT for administering illicit drug laws. Please break down these costs into amounts for -
(i) Police;
(ii) legal system (including DPP, the Courts and Legal Aid);
(iii) hospital services provided by the NT Government;
(iv) other medical services provided by the NT Government; and
(v) administrative services.
11. What proportion of those people in prison in the NT are there for reasons directly attributable to illegal drugs and what proportion are there for reasons indirectly attributable to illegal drugs.
1.
NT News Article - 1991
Mr BAILEY to TREASURER1. In your former capacity as Minister for Health Services, on 5 February 1991, during a personal explanation by the Member for Wanguri in the Legislative Assembly, was the Minister’s attention drawn to an article in the NT News which was attributed to him and purported to include a quote from the Member for Wanguri.
2. Was the Minister aware that this press release had been issued.
3. Was the quote referred to in question 1 fabricated; if so, was the Minister directly responsible for that fabrication.
2.
Sol Hotel (Australia) Pty Ltd's acquisition of Sheraton Hotels
Mr BAILEY to TREASURER
1. Did the Ludvik Berger-controlled company, Sol Hotels (Australia) Pty Limited, acquire the two Sheraton Hotels by buying shares in the Northern Territory Government-owned company, Darwin International Hotels.
2. What was the value of the total accumulated tax losses of Darwin International Hotels at the time of sale to Sol Hotels (Australia) Pty Limited.
3. Was the net value of tax losses to Ludvik Berger as a tax deduction greater than the $22.2 million purchase price for the two hotels.
3.
Cuprex Royalty Debt
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
1. At 30 June 1992, was the Cuprex royalty debt $1,194,334.00; if so, over what period did this debt accrue.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, had this total royalty debt been outstanding for more than 90 days as at 30 June 1992.
3. If the answers to questions 1 and 2 are yes, what measures were taken by the Department of Mines and Energy to recover the outstanding royalties.
4. Does the Department of Mines and Energy have a policy for overdue royalty recovery; if so, what are the details of that policy.
5. Does the Department of Mines and Energy anticipate receiving any or all of any outstanding Cuprex royalties from liquidation proceedings.
4.
Minister's Travel 1990
Mr BAILEY to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What records were kept for travel undertaken by the then Minister for Education between 1 June 1990 and 30 June 1990.
2. Which days during the period referred to in question 1, did the Minister:
(a) spend in Darwin; and
(b) spend outside Darwin.
3. Did the Minister undertake travel outside Darwin during the period referred to in question 1; if so, what was the travel.
4. If the answer to question 3 is yes, to which destinations did the Minister travel outside Darwin.
5. If the answer to question 3 is yes, what was the means of travel.
6. If the answer to question 3 is yes, what was the purpose of that travel.
7. During the period referred to in question 1, did the Minister undertake any travel for personal reasons.
8. If any travel was undertaken during the period referred to in question 1, did the Minister undertake any travel by light aircraft; if so,
(a) what was the contractual relationship between the Minister and the owner of the aircraft;
(b) which charter companies provided the service in the case of non-RPT flights;
(c) what was the cost of the service provided by charter flights;
(d) did the Minister personally hire and fly aircraft for any of the travel undertaken during June 1990; if so, from whom was the aircraft hired; and
(e) if the Minister did hire an aircraft during the period referred to in question 1, was it paid by him personally or by the Northern Territory Government.
5.
Contracted Journalists and Writers
Mr BAILEY to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What are the details of the journalists and specialist writers contracted in the agencies under the Chief Minister’s portfolio responsibilities in the following financial years;
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
2. What amount was paid, in each case referred to in question 1 and:
(a) what was the title or description of the project; and
(b) which projects were exempted from public tender.
6.
Contracted Journalists and Writers
Mr BAILEY to DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER
1. What are the details of the journalists and specialist writers contracted in the agencies under the Deputy Chief Minister’s portfolio responsibilities in the following financial years;
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
2. What amount was paid, in each case referred to in question 1 and:
(a) what was the title or description of the project; and
(b) which projects were exempted from public tender.
7.
Contracted Journalists and Writers
Mr BAILEY to ATTORNEY-GENERAL
1. What are the details of the journalists and specialist writers contracted in the agencies under the Attorney-General’s portfolio responsibilities in the following financial years;
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
2. What amount was paid, in each case referred to in question 1 and:
(a) what was the title or description of the project; and
(b) which projects were exempted from public tender.
8.
Contracted Journalists and Writers
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for TOURISM
1. What are the details of the journalists and specialist writers contracted in the agencies under the portfolio responsibilities of the Minister for Tourism in the following financial years;
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
2. What amount was paid, in each case referred to in question 1 and:
(a) what was the title or description of the project; and
(b) which projects were exempted from public tender.
9.
Contracted Journalists and Writers
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for ASIAN RELATIONS, TRADE and INDUSTRY
1. What are the details of the journalists and specialist writers contracted in the agencies under the portfolio responsibilities of the Minister for Asian Relations, Trade and Industry in the following financial years;
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
2. What amount was paid, in each case referred to in question 1 and:
(a) what was the title or description of the project; and
(b) which projects were exempted from public tender.
10.
Contracted Journalists and Writers
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH, FAMILY and CHILDREN'S SERVICES
1. What are the details of the journalists and specialist writers contracted in the agencies under the portfolio responsibilities of the Minister for Health Services in the following financial years;
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
2. What amount was paid, in each case referred to in question 1 and:
(a) what was the title or description of the project; and
(b) which projects were exempted from public tender.
11.
Contracted Journalists and Writers
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for ABORIGINAL DEVELOPMENT
1. What are the details of the journalists and specialist writers contracted in the agencies under the portfolio responsibilities of the Minister for Aboriginal Development in the following financial years;
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
2. What amount was paid, in each case referred to in question 1 and:
(a) what was the title or description of the project; and
(b) which projects were exempted from public tender.
12.
Contracted Journalists and Writers
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
1. What are the details of the journalists and specialist writers contracted in the agencies under the portfolio responsibilities of the Minister for Transport and Works in the following financial years;
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
2. What amount was paid, in each case referred to in question 1 and:
(a) what was the title or description of the project; and
(b) which projects were exempted from public tender.
13.
Contracted Journalists and Writers
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for ESSENTIAL SERVICES
1. What are the details of the journalists and specialist writers contracted in the agencies under the portfolio responsibilities of the Minister for Power and Water in the following financial years;
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
2. What amount was paid, in each case referred to in question 1 and:
(a) what was the title or description of the project; and
(b) which projects were exempted from public tender.
14.
Promotional Funding - Department of the Chief Minister
Mr BAILEY to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What materials produced were funded by the Department of the Chief Minister in the 1993-94 financial year for the following promotions:
(a) Cyclone Tracy commemoration; and
(b) the Quality Territory series.
15.
Ministers' Official Overseas Travel
Mr BAILEY to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What are the details of individual Ministerial official overseas travel during the 1995-96 financial year, under the following categories:
(a) name of the Minister;
(b) date of departure;
(c) duration of the trip;
(d) destination;
(e) number of parties accompanying the Minister in the following categories:
(i) ministerial staff;
(ii) public servants; and
(iii) non-public servants; and
(f) the total cost of travel, accommodation and any other expenses which were funded by the Northern Territory Government.
16.
Supplementary Question to Written Question 82 (Leader of the Opposition to Attorney-General)
Mr STIRLING to ATTORNEY-GENERAL
1. In respect of $1,205,501.86 paid from the Legal Services vote, the information which was provided in the Attorney-General’s response to Written Question 82 of the Seventh Assembly:
(a) what were the matters; and
(b) who were the private legal practitioners.
2. In respect of the amount referred to in question 1, how much was spent on:
(a) local practitioners; and
(b) interstate practitioners.
3. Of the amount referred to in question 1, how much was on:
(a) local counsel fees; and
(b) interstate counsel fees.
4. What are the details of the tendering process preceding a decision to brief a specific private practitioners.
5. Will the Attorney-General table the agreements made pursuant to which $1,205,501.86 was paid from the Legal Services vote.
6. Does a pro forma agreement exist for the payments referred to in question 5.
7. Is a specific agreement concluded in:
(a) some cases; or
(b) all cases.
8. If the answer to question 7(a) is yes, on what basis is a specific agreement reached.
9. What policy is applied in making a decision whether to brief a matter to private practitioners or whether to use legal services provided by officers of the Attorney-General’s Department.
10. On what basis are matters referred to interstate legal practitioners.
11. Should a legal services agreement be made with a local private practitioner, what terms are included in such agreements in respect of seeking advice from interstate practitioners.
17.
Territory Health Services Legal Costs
Mr STIRLING to MINISTER for HEALTH, FAMILY and CHILDREN'S SERVICES
1. Have any costs have been incurred by Territory Health Services in defending legal actions against Northern Territory hospitals in the following financial years:
(a) 1994-95;
(b) 1995-96; and
(c) 1996-97.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what are the amounts for each hospital.
3. Have any costs been incurred by Territory Health Services in the form of compensation to clients of Northern Territory hospitals in the following financial years:
(a) 1994-95;
(b) 1995-96; and
(c) 1996-97.
4. If the answer to question 3 is yes, what was:
(a) the basis of each legal action; and
(b) the amount of costs expended in each instance.
Please note, it is not expected that names of individuals be referred to in respect of question 4.
18.
Tourist Commission's Personnel Budget
Mr AH KIT to MINISTER for TOURISM
1. What is the explanation for the 15% over expenditure in the Tourist Commission’s personnel budget for 1995/96.
19.
Public Meetings Concerning Revision of Animal Welfare Laws
Mr TOYNE to MINISTER for LOCAL GOVERNMENT
1. How many public meetings have been held concerning the proposed revision of animal welfare laws.
2. When will new legislation be introduced.
20.
Cost of "Housekpeeing" Lead/Zinc Spillages Fort Hill Wharf
Ms MARTIN to MINISTER for LANDS, PLANNING and ENVIRONMENT
1. What was the cost of what was termed “housekeeping” changes to deal with lead/zinc spillages at the conveyor belt on Fort Hill Wharf?
21.
Rehabilitation Work by Developers to Damaged Wetlands at Dundee Beach
Ms MARTIN to MINISTER for LANDS, PLANNING and ENVIRONMENT
1. What rehabilitation work has been undertaken by the developers to rehabilitate wetlands damaged at Dundee Beach.
22.
Cost of Stuart Park Development 1995/96 and Budget for 1996/97
Ms MARTIN to MINISTER for LANDS, PLANNING and ENVIRONMENT
1. What was the cost of the Stuart Park development in 1995/96.
2. What is the budget for 1996/97.
23.
Students Driving Instruction Received Under NT Driver Training and Licensing Scheme
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. How many Year 11 and 12 school students received driving instruction under the Northern Territory Driver Training and Licensing Scheme in 1995/96.
2. What were the amounts paid to licensed providers of driving instruction under this scheme in 1995/96.
24.
Ministerial Travel Costs
Mrs HICKEY to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What was the cost of Ministerial travel in 1996/97.
25.
TB Cases and Programs within Maningrida and Outstations
Mr RIOLI to MINISTER for HEALTH, FAMILY and CHILDREN'S SERVICES
1. How many active TB cases are currently living at Maningrida and Outstations.
2. How many active TB cases have been diagnosed within Maningrida and Outstations this year.
3. What treatment is available to those people with active TB.
4. What was the date of the last TB screening carried out on members of Maningrida community and Outstations.
5. How many people have shown a positive reaction to this screening.
6. What treatment is available to those people who have shown a positive reaction.
7. What number of those people showing a positive reaction are receiving treatment.
8. What is the scheduled date for the next TB screening for those people living at Maningrida and Outstations.
9. How many health staff are dedicated to TB programs within Maningrida and Outstations.
10. What is the 96/97 budget allocation for TB programs within Maningrida and Outstations.
26.
Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Claims 1995-96
Mr TOYNE to MINISTER for PRIMARY INDUSTRY and FISHERIES
1. Which BTEC claims were settled in 1995-96.
2. Which BTEC claims are ongoing at the current date.
27.
Costing Northern Territory Health Services
Mr TOYNE to MINISTER for HEALTH, FAMILY and CHILDREN'S SERVICES
1. What are the details of overtime costs for nurses and medical officers at Royal Darwin Hospital.
2. Does the Government plan to move the child care industry to self-regulation in the long run.
3. What was the effect of the agreement for doctors salaries signed with the A. M. A. in 1995/96.
(a) What were the implications for the budget.
(b) Which hospitals received additional medical staff, and what was the number of staff in each case.
4. Has there been any improvement in specialists visits to Katherine Hospital since 1995/96. If so what improvements have been made.
5. How many clients are there currently in Banyan House
6 Will the Minister make publicly available the three national output and clinical costing studies.
28.
Modular Medical Products Share Buyback Plan
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for ASIAN RELATIONS, TRADE and INDUSTRY
Written Question 141 of the Seventh Assembly asked:
Why didn't the Modular Medical Products Share Buyback Plan, announced by the former Minister proceed and what actions were taken to try and recover these funds.
The answer provided was:
The directors of Modular Medical Products had committed all of their personal assets to support the company and were not able to meet the terms of the share buy-back plan. The Government negotiated a settlement with the directors of Modular Medical Products as a variation to the original buy-back agreement.
Question:
(1) Did the first buy-back agreement state amounts and timelines for the arrangement to proceed.
(2) What were the variations made to that agreement in respect of (a) amounts, (b) timelines and (c) other conditions (please specify).
(3) When was it first known that the directors of Modular Medical Products would not be able to meet the terms of the buy-back..
(4) When did the renegotiations commence and when was the agreement on the terms of settlement reached.
(5) Did the terms of the settlement strengthen or weaken the security of the Territory Taxpayers' $600,000 investment in this venture.
(6) How much of the $600,000 invested in Modular Medical Products was repaid.
(7) What are the details of the amount paid and date(s) of payment.
29.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
30.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for POLICE, FIRE and EMERGENCY SERVICES
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
31.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for STATEHOOD
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
32.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to TREASURER
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
33.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for TOURISM
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
34.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for LANDS, PLANNING and ENVIRONMENT
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
35.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
36.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for the AUSTRALASIA RAILWAY
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
37.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
38.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for PARKS and WILDLIFE
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
39.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for SPORT and RECREATION
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
40.
Advertising by Agencies
Question withdrawn (duplicate of Q29).
41.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for ASIAN RELATIONS, TRADE and INDUSTRY
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
42.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
43.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to ATTORNEY-GENERAL
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
44.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for HEALTH, FAMILY and CHILDREN'S SERVICES
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
45.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for WORK HEALTH
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
46.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER responsible for the LIQUOR COMMISSION
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
47.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
48.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
49.
Advertising by Agencies
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for RACING and GAMING
1. What was the amount of funds spent by your Department on advertising since 1 July 1996.
2. What form of advertising and how much was spent in each category eg, television, print etc.
3. What are the name(s) of advertising agencies or consultant companies used to prepare these advertisements.
4. What was the amount of money spent on advertisements in which the Minister appeared (in the case of television) or his photograph appeared.
50.
Senior Fire Officers Travel to Alice Springs on Good Friday, 1997
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for POLICE, FIRE and EMERGENCY SERVICES
1. Did a Senior Fire Officer, other than Mr Brian Chong Wee, travel to Alice Springs from Darwin on Good Friday, 1997 and is he still currently in Alice Springs.
2. What is the nature of this officer’s work in Alice Springs for this duration.
3. Is he being paid travel allowance for every day of this trip and has he accessed a Departmental vehicle for the trip.
4. If he is not being paid travel allowance for every day, what proportion of the trip is he being paid travel allowance for.
5. Who accompanied this officer on this trip and what is the purpose of their attendance.
6. Are the people accompanying the Senior Fire Officer also being paid travel allowance. If so, for what proportion of the trip have they been paid travel allowance.
51.
Wine Cask Levy Revenue
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for HEALTH, FAMILY and CHILDREN'S SERVICES
1. In the financial year 1995/96 and 1996/97 how much revenue has been raised by the wine cask levy.
2. How has the money been spent.
3. What Departments have input into the way in which the funds are spent.
4. How is the public informed of the revenue generated by the wine cask levy and the manner in which the funds are spent.
5. What process is in place to evaluate the value of the wine cask levy and the programs funded from its revenue.
52.
Pastoral Lease Rental Fees
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for LANDS, PLANNING and ENVIRONMENT
1. What is the total amount of money collected in the form of rental fees from pastoral leases in 1995/96 and 1996/7.
2. What amount of rental fees have been collected from each pastoral lease in 1995/96 and 1996/97.
53.
Aboriginal Services, Measurement by Commonwealth Grants Commission
Mr AH KIT to MINISTER for ABORIGINAL DEVELOPMENT
I refer the Minister to the Commonwealth Grants Commission Report on General Revenue Grant Relativities 1996 Update and specifically to the assessments of the various states’ performances on Aboriginal community services (p256):
1. Why is the actual expenditure for the Northern Territory falling.
2. Why is it that in none of the last four years has the actual expenditure on this item been equivalent to the needs as calculated by the Commission.
3. Do you accept that you are the only state which makes no effort to meet these needs or to justify why it does not.
4. Do you perceive electoral benefit in not meeting these needs.
54.
Treatment Programs for Heroin and other Drug Users
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH, FAMILY and CHILDREN'S SERVICES
1. In 1996, how many deaths occurred in the NT because of -
(i) heroin;
(ii) all other opiates; and
(iii) all other illegal drugs.
2. Did any deaths occur from marijuana in the NT in 1996.
3. How many deaths occurred in the NT during 1996, in which illegal drugs were a contributing factor, but were not listed as the cause of death.
4. How many drug overdose cases were admitted to all NT Public Hospitals during 1996 and what were their ages.
5. What education programs is the Government undertaking and how much time is allocated to such programs -
(i) in schools, to inform and teach young people about addiction and illegal drugs; and
(ii) outside schools, to inform and teach young people about addiction and illegal drugs.
6. During 1996, what programmes were available for heroin dependent people and the conditions for admission to each program. For each program, please advise the number of people who -
(i) commenced;
(ii) completed; or
(iii) were denied participation.
7. What is the current status for the use of methadone in the NT.
8. Is methadone available under any circumstances to people who are heroin users. If so -
(i) how many people are on this program;
(ii) is there a waiting list for people waiting to get on this program;
(iii) are there any people being denied treatment under this program; and
(iv) what are the conditions for placement into this program.
9. What other programs are currently available, or are being considered, for heroin dependent people.
10. During 1996 what was the cost in the NT for administering illicit drug laws. Please break down these costs into amounts for -
(i) Police;
(ii) legal system (including DPP, the Courts and Legal Aid);
(iii) hospital services provided by the NT Government;
(iv) other medical services provided by the NT Government; and
(v) administrative services.
11. What proportion of those people in prison in the NT are there for reasons directly attributable to illegal drugs and what proportion are there for reasons indirectly attributable to illegal drugs.
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