WRITTEN QUESTIONS
23 August 1994
1.
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. On 5 February 1991, during a personal explanation by the Member for Wanguri in the Legislative Assembly, was the Ministers 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.
4 October 1994
4.
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. What promotions of the Northern Territorys history, attractions or resources in any form, including electronic media advertising, books and general printed matter, have been funded by the Department of Transport and Works, the Power and Water Authority, or any of their agencies, where the person or body engaged was not a full-time employee of a Government Department or agency in the periods:
2. What were the titles of all the promotions referred to in question 1.
3. What was the total amount spent on the promotions referred to in question 1 by the Department of Transport and Works, the Power and Water Authority and their agencies.
4. Of the promotions referred to in question 1, which were assisted by:
5. What was the total value of the assistance rendered in each promotion.
6. Which of the promotions contained provisions for payment of future royalties to the person or body responsible for carrying out the promotion.
7. How many and in which of the promotions were there provisions for the costs incurred by the Northern Territory Government, or its agencies, to be offset against future royalty income.
8. In how many, and in which of the promotions, were expressions of interest or tenders called before a person or body was engaged to carry out that promotion.
9. Was Mr Frank Alcorta engaged for any of these promotions; if so, how much was he paid.
10. During the last five years has Mr Frank Alcorta been engaged to carry out any work for the Department; if so, what are the details of the method and procedure of that engagement, including dates, remuneration, the nature of the engagement and whether it went to tender.
5.
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for CONSERVATION
1. What promotions of the Northern Territorys history, attractions or resources in any form, including electronic media advertising, books and general printed matter, have been funded by the Conservation Commission or any of its agencies, where the person or body engaged was not a full-time employee of a Government Department or agency in the periods:
2. What were the titles of all the promotions referred to in question 1.
3. What was the total amount spent on the promotions referred to in question 1 by the Conservation Commission or its agencies.
4. Of the promotions referred to in question 1, which were assisted by:
5. What was the total value of the assistance rendered in each promotion.
6. Which of the promotions contained provisions for payment of future royalties to the person or body responsible for carrying out the promotion.
7. How many and in which of the promotions were there provisions for the costs incurred by the Northern Territory Government, or its agencies, to be offset against future royalty income.
8. In how many, and in which of the promotions, were expressions of interest or tenders called before a person or body was engaged to carry out that promotion.
9. Was Mr Frank Alcorta engaged for any of these promotions; if so, how much was he paid.
10. During the last five years has Mr Frank Alcorta been engaged to carry out any work for the Commission; if so, what are the details of the method and procedure of that engagement, including dates, remuneration, the nature of the engagement and whether it went to tender.
6.
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for MINES and ENERGY
1. What promotions of the Northern Territorys history, attractions or resources in any form, including electronic media advertising, books and general printed matter, have been funded by the Department of Mines and Energy or any of its agencies, where the person or body engaged was not a full-time employee of a Government Department or agency in the periods:
2. What were the titles of all the promotions referred to in question 1.
3. What was the total amount spent on the promotions referred to in question 1 by the Department of Mines and Energy or its agencies.
4. Of the promotions referred to in question 1, which were assisted by:
5. What was the total value of the assistance rendered in each promotion.
6. Which of the promotions contained provisions for payment of future royalties to the person or body responsible for carrying out the promotion.
7. How many and in which of the promotions were there provisions for the costs incurred by the Northern Territory Government, or its agencies, to be offset against future royalty income.
8. In how many, and in which of the promotions, were expressions of interest or tenders called before a person or body was engaged to carry out that promotion.
9. Was Mr Frank Alcorta engaged for any of these promotions; if so, how much was he paid.
10. During the last five years has Mr Frank Alcorta been engaged to carry out any work for the Department; if so, what are the details of the method and procedure of that engagement, including dates, remuneration, the nature of the engagement and whether it went to tender.
7.
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. What promotions of the Northern Territorys history, attractions or resources in any form, including electronic media advertising, books and general printed matter, have been funded by the Department of Industries and Development or any of its agencies, where the person or body engaged was not a full-time employee of a Government Department or agency in the periods:
2. What were the titles of all the promotions referred to in question 1.
3. What was the total amount spent on the promotions referred to in question 1 by the Department of Industries and Development or its agencies.
4. Of the promotions referred to in question 1, which were assisted by:
5. What was the total value of the assistance rendered in each promotion.
6. Which of the promotions contained provisions for payment of future royalties to the person or body responsible for carrying out the promotion.
7. How many and in which of the promotions were there provisions for the costs incurred by the Northern Territory Government, or its agencies, to be offset against future royalty income.
8. In how many, and in which of the promotions, were expressions of interest or tenders called before a person or body was engaged to carry out that promotion.
9. Was Mr Frank Alcorta engaged for any of these promotions; if so, how much was he paid.
10. During the last five years has Mr Frank Alcorta been engaged to carry out any work for the Department; if so, what are the details of the method and procedure of that engagement, including dates, remuneration, the nature of the engagement and whether it went to tender.
8.
Mr BAILEY to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What promotions of the Northern Territorys history, attractions or resources in any form, including electronic media advertising, books and general printed matter, have been funded by the Department of the Chief Minister or any of its agencies, where the person or body engaged was not a full-time employee of a Government Department or agency in the periods:
2. What were the titles of all the promotions referred to in question 1.
3. What was the total amount spent on the promotions referred to in question 1 by the Department of the Chief Minister or its agencies.
4. Of the promotions referred to in question 1, which were assisted by:
5. What was the total value of the assistance rendered in each promotion.
6. Which of the promotions contained provisions for payment of future royalties to the person or body responsible for carrying out the promotion.
7. How many and in which of the promotions were there provisions for the costs incurred by the Northern Territory Government, or its agencies, to be offset against future royalty income.
8. In how many, and in which of the promotions, were expressions of interest or tenders called before a person or body was engaged to carry out that promotion.
9. Was Mr Frank Alcorta engaged for any of these promotions; if so, how much was he paid.
10. During the last five years has Mr Frank Alcorta been engaged to carry out any work for the Department; if so, what are the details of the method and procedure of that engagement, including dates, remuneration, the nature of the engagement and whether it went to tender.
9.
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for TOURISM
1. What promotions of the Northern Territorys history, attractions or resources in any form, including electronic media advertising, books and general printed matter, have been funded by the Northern Territory Tourist Commission or any of its agencies, where the person or body engaged was not a full-time employee of a Government Department or agency in the periods:
2. What were the titles of all the promotions referred to in question 1.
3. What was the total amount spent on the promotions referred to in question 1 by the Northern Territory Tourist Commission or its agencies.
4. Of the promotions referred to in question 1, which were assisted by:
5. What was the total value of the assistance rendered in each promotion.
6. Which of the promotions contained provisions for payment of future royalties to the person or body responsible for carrying out the promotion.
7. How many and in which of the promotions were there provisions for the costs incurred by the Northern Territory Government, or its agencies, to be offset against future royalty income.
8. In how many, and in which of the promotions, were expressions of interest or tenders called before a person or body was engaged to carry out that promotion.
9. Was Mr Frank Alcorta engaged for any of these promotions; if so, how much was he paid.
10. During the last five years has Mr Frank Alcorta been engaged to carry out any work for the Commission; if so, what are the details of the method and procedure of that engagement, including dates, remuneration, the nature of the engagement and whether it went to tender.
10.
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. What promotions of the Northern Territorys history, attractions or resources in any form, including electronic media advertising, books and general printed matter, have been funded by the Department of Education or any of its agencies, where the person or body engaged was not a full-time employee of a Government Department or agency in the periods:
2. What were the titles of all the promotions referred to in question 1.
3. What was the total amount spent on the promotions referred to in question 1 by the Department of Education or its agencies.
4. Of the promotions referred to in question 1, which were assisted by:
5. What was the total value of the assistance rendered in each promotion.
6. Which of the promotions contained provisions for payment of future royalties to the person or body responsible for carrying out the promotion.
7. How many and in which of the promotions were there provisions for the costs incurred by the Northern Territory Government, or its agencies, to be offset against future royalty income.
8. In how many, and in which of the promotions, were expressions of interest or tenders called before a person or body was engaged to carry out that promotion.
9. Was Mr Frank Alcorta engaged for any of these promotions; if so, how much was he paid.
10. During the last five years has Mr Frank Alcorta been engaged to carry out any work for the Department; if so, what are the details of the method and procedure of that engagement, including dates, remuneration, the nature of the engagement and whether it went to tender.
11.
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for PRIMARY INDUSTRIES and FISHERIES
1. What promotions of the Northern Territorys history, attractions or resources in any form, including electronic media advertising, books and general printed matter, have been funded by the Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries or any of its agencies, where the person or body engaged was not a full-time employee of a Government Department or agency in the periods:
2. What were the titles of all the promotions referred to in question 1.
3. What was the total amount spent on the promotions referred to in question 1 by the Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries or its agencies.
4. Of the promotions referred to in question 1, which were assisted by:
5. What was the total value of the assistance rendered in each promotion.
6. Which of the promotions contained provisions for payment of future royalties to the person or body responsible for carrying out the promotion.
7. How many and in which of the promotions were there provisions for the costs incurred by the Northern Territory Government, or its agencies, to be offset against future royalty income.
8. In how many, and in which of the promotions, were expressions of interest or tenders called before a person or body was engaged to carry out that promotion.
9. Was Mr Frank Alcorta engaged for any of these promotions; if so, how much was he paid.
10. During the last five years has Mr Frank Alcorta been engaged to carry out any work for the Department; if so, what are the details of the method and procedure of that engagement, including dates, remuneration, the nature of the engagement and whether it went to tender.
15.
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. What was the total participation rate for school students in the Northern Territory in years (a) 10; and (b) 12, during the following calendar years:
(i) 1990;
(ii) 1991;
(iii) 1992; and
(iv) 1993.
2. What was the total participation rate for Aboriginal school students in the Northern Territory in years (a) 10; and (b) 12, during the following calendar years:
(i) 1990;
(ii) 1991;
(iii) 1992; and
(iv) 1993.
15 August 1995
48.
Mr BELL to MINISTER for HEALTH SERVICES
1. How is the expenditure of $600,000.00, allocated to build a second operating theatre at Katherine Hospital, to be spent and when will this be implemented.
2. Does Katherine Hospital now have a sufficient number of medical practitioners to fulfil all of its medical tasks.
3. Has there been a cut in Hospital Directorate funding in 1995-96 compared to actual expenditure in 1994-95.
4. What has been the effect of the new interstate financial arrangements between hospitals whereby each State and Territory has been charged for services provided to patients from within its borders who use services at interstate hospitals, in particular:
(a) was the cost to the Northern Territory in 1994-95;
(b) what was returned to the Northern Territory by other States; and
(c) what is the budget allocation for this arrangement for 1995-96.
5. Has there been a funding cut to the Tennant Creek Hospital in the 1995-96 budget compared to actual expenditure in the 1994-95 budget allocation.
6. Has there been a funding cut to the Community Care Directorate; if so, what is the explanation of this.
7. What was the actual expenditure details for the following Community-Controlled Clinics in 1994-95:
(a) Nauiyu Nambiyu;
(b) Nganmarriyanga;
(c) Peppimenarti and Outstations;
(d) Wooay Kupuldiya;
(e) Warruwi;
(f) Nguiu;
(g) Belyuen;
(h) Minjilang;
(i) Gunbalunya;
(j) Gagudju; and
(k) Kardu Numida.
8. Has the decision been made on which clinics will benefit from the $1 million of the 1995-96 appropriation allocated to upgrade them, as stated by the then Minister during the Appropriation Bill Committee Stages; if so which clinics will be upgraded.
9. What funds of the 1995-96 appropriation have been allocated to the Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Alice Springs; and
(a) how many staff does this Centre have; and
(b) do these staff have responsibility for Centres outside Alice Springs.
10. Have any other funds been allocated specifically for sexual assault services in:
(a) the Alice Springs district; and
(b) the Alice Springs rural district.
11. Have any 1995-96 funds been allocated specifically for sexual assault services in the Barkly district; if so, what funds have been allocated and does this district have the services of a sexual assault officer.
12. Have any 1995-96 funds been allocated specifically for sexual assault services in the Katherine district; if so, what funds have been allocated and does this district have the services of a sexual assault officer.
13. Have any 1995-96 funds been allocated specifically for sexual assault services in the Katherine district; if so, what funds have been allocated and does this district have the services of a sexual assault officer.
14. What 1995-96 funds have been allocated to sexual assault services in Darwin, including non-Government agencies, and what services are available to residents of:
(a) the Darwin rural district; and
(b) Palmerston.
55.
Mr BELL to MINISTER for HEALTH SERVICES
1. What are the current staffing levels for psychiatric patients at the Alice Springs Hospital.
2. What were the staffing levels for psychiatric patients at the Alice Springs Hospital in the following financial years:
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
3. Does the Department of Health Services intend to make any changes to psychiatric care at the Alice Springs Hospital within the next 12 months; if so, what are the proposed changes.
10 October 1995
63.
Mr BELL to MINISTER for HEALTH SERVICES
1. What is the number of people on waiting lists for elective surgery in Alice Springs.
2. What are the categories of elective surgery for those on waiting lists referred to in question 1.
3. How many people have been on the waiting lists for elective surgery for:
(a) three months or less;
(b) more than three months, but less than six months;
(c) more than six months, but less than 12 months;
(d) more than 12 months; and
(e) more than two years.
64.
Mr EDE to CHIEF MINISTER
1. Did the Northern Territory Government place newspaper advertisements inviting respective residents to meet with Cabinet Ministers at the following shows:
(a) the Alice Springs Show;
(b) the Tennant Creek Show; and
(c) the Katherine Show.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what was the cost of production and placement of the those advertisements in each case.
3. Which Ministers did not attend:
(a) the Alice Springs Show;
(b) the Tennant Creek Show; and
(c) the Katherine Show.
21 November 1995
71.
Mr EDE to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What are the details, in respect of each overseas trip as contained at Appendix 12 of the Department of the Chief Ministers Annual Report 1994-95, as follows:
(a) what was the itinerary for each trip;
(b) which officers travelled at Government expense on each trip;
(c) what was the total cost of travel for each trip;
(d) what was the total cost for each trip;
(e) how many people travelled at their own expense on each trip; and
(f) what were the tangible benefits to the Northern Territory of each trip.
30 November 1995
78.
Mr EDE to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What was the average number of staff employed in each Ministerial Office in the 1994-95 financial year.
2. How many of these staff were in the following categories:
(a) seconded from Government Departments; and
(b) Ministerial staff.
3. What was the total salary and wages cost for staff employed in Ministerial Offices in the 1994-95 financial year.
4. What was the staffing entitlement for each Minister at 30 September 1995.
5. How many of the staff referred to in question 4 were in the following categories:
(a) seconded from Government Departments; and
(b) Ministerial staff.
6. What was the total salary and wages cost, on a yearly basis, for staff employed in Ministerial Offices at 30 September 1995.
79.
Mr EDE to MINISTER for TOURISM
1. What are the details of:
(a) grants; and
(b) loans, provided to the tourism industry by the Northern Territory Government during the 1993/94 financial year?
2. What are the details of:
(a) grants; and
(b) loans,
provided to the tourism industry by the Northern Territory Government during the 1994/95 financial year?
20 February 1996
80.
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. Apart from the 28 wheelchairs purchased by the Department of Education from Modular Medical Products in June 1992, have any other wheelchairs been purchased either before or after June 1992.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes:
(a) how many wheelchairs were purchased;
(b) from whom were the wheelchairs purchased; and
(c) at what cost per wheelchair.
81.
Mr EDE to CHIEF MINISTER
1. Was any entertainment expenditure incurred by Ministerial staff within the Office of the Chief Minister on 16 June 1995; if so, what was the cost.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what are the numbers of:
(a) public servants; and
(b) others,
who were entertained by Ministerial staff of the Office of the Chief Minister on 16 June 1995.
82.
Mr EDE to ATTORNEY-GENERAL
1. What was the cost of engaging private legal practitioners by each Northern Territory Government Department and Agency in the 1994-95 financial year.
84.
Mr BAILEY to TREASURER
1. Did the Ludvik Berger-controlled company, Sols 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 $22.2million purchase price for the two hotels.
87.
Ms MARTIN to MINISTER for PRIMARY INDUSTRIES and FISHERIES
1. Does the Northern Territory Department of Industry and Fisheries conduct on-farm monitoring of crocodile farms.
2. If the answer to Question 1 is yes, what has been the inspection schedule for the past three years.
3. Is a programme in place for future years; if so, what is the proposed programme.
4. Have any crocodile farms or regions been excluded from monitoring; if so, why.
5. Have all scheduled inspections been conducted; if not, why not.
6. What guarantee has the Northern Territory Government that all regulatory requirements are being met.
88.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. What funding has been provided to:
(a) the Ghan Preservation Society; and
(b) the Transport Hall of Fame,
during the following financial years -
(i) 1990-91;
(ii) 1991-92;
(iii) 1992-93;
(iv) 1993-94;
(v) 1994-95; and
(vi) 1995-96 to date.
2. In each of the above instances, what was:
(a) the amount of funds provided;
(b) the reason for the funding; and
(c) the basis on which the funding was provided (e.g., loan, grant, etc.).
3. What tenders, loans or grants have been provided by the Department of Transport and Works during the above financial years for reports on either:
(a) the establishment; or
(b) the direction,
of the Ghan Preservation Society and/or the Transport Hall of Fame projects.
4. Was a sum of approximately $50,000.00 provided during the 1993-94 financial year for a consultancy or report to be conducted into the Macdonnell Siding Project; if so, what were the specific details required by the Department of Transport and Works of the successful applicant for that consultancy.
5. If the answer to question 4 is yes:
(a) was the funding provided as a grant to one consultant; or
(b) were potential consultants invited to provide a submission justifying their applications.
6. If the answer to question 5(b) is yes, how many prospective consultants applied to use that funding and who was awarded the consultancy.
7. Is the Minister able to provide a copy of the consultancy report.
8. Have any other consultancies into the Macdonnell Siding project and/or the Transport Hall of Fame been funded since the report referred to in question 7 was produced; if so:
(a) which consultancies;
(b) which projects were funded; and
(c) how much funding was provided.
9. Is the Minister able to provide copies of any reports produced in respect of question 8.
89.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
1. Have any Department of Correctional Services ancillary operational services been privatised since the 1992-93 financial year; if so, what are they.
2. Have Community Aid Panels been established; if so:
(a) where have they been established; and
(b) what is the composition of the Panels.
3. How many parole officers are employed in:
(a) Katherine and its regions;
(b) Nhulunbuy and its regions;
(c) Tennant Creek and its regions; and
(d) Darwin and its regions.
4. Which communities have Aboriginal Community Corrections Officers and where is it intended to locate those officers in the 1995-96 financial year.
5. Have all managers undertaken training in recruitment and selection.
6. Has the Department of Correctional Services determined performance criteria for all positions above base grade.
7. Has the Department of Correctional Services completed development of the performance management system.
8. Has the Department of Correctional Services commenced training in performance management.
9. Has the number of women in management positions in custodial operations increased since the 1992-93 financial year; if so, by how many.
10. Has a computerised tracking system and skills inventory to monitor the training and development needs of all Department of Correctional Services staff been introduced.
11. Has a long-term strategy for the development and training of all Department of Correctional Services staff been developed.
12. Has an Occupational Health and Safety Plan for the Department of Correctional Services been introduced and developed.
13. Has a health care plan of all Departmental employees been introduced.
14. Has the feasibility of a voluntary probation officer programme been examined; if so, what was the outcome of that examination.
15. With respect to the Home Detention Programme:
(a) how many people are on this programme;
(b) in which urban centres or communities are they based;
(c) has home detention been introduced as a back end sentencing option;
(d) has the surveillance of the Home Detention Programme been privatised in the Darwin region; and
(e) has the programme been extended to communities outside major centres; if so, how many Aboriginal people from non-urban centres are on the programme.
16. Given the Northern Territory Governments policy to reduce the numbers of fine defaulters and persons charged with drink driving offences in prison, what were the statistics for imprisonment for those offences during the following financial years:
(a) 1992-93;
(b) 1993-94; and
(c) 1994-95.
17. Has any public awareness campaign been undertaken in relation to the community service orders programme.
18. How many caregivers have been recruited and trained to enable the Juvenile Courts to provide a Juvenile Offender Placement Programme and:
(a) is this number sufficient for the needs of the Juvenile Courts;
(b) does the Government plan to increase this number; and
(c) when was the last caregiver recruited.
19. Have five year plans been produced for:
(a) the Don Dale Centre;
(b) the Wilderness Work Camp; and
(c) the Gunn Point Prison, and;
if so, when was the last of these plans produced for each centre and what are the details contained therein.
20. Has a five year land use plan been devised for Gunn Point Prison; if so:
(a) when was it devised; and
(b) was any element of the plan implemented and; if so, at what cost.
21. Have the Special Response Group and the Dog Squad been integrated for emergency procedures at the three prisons cited above.
22. Has a Special Response Group been established at the Alice Springs Prison.
23. Has the Officer and Prisoner Identification System been developed and implemented at all Northern Territory prisons.
24. Have prison industries conferences been convened; if so, on what occasions.
25. Has at least one profit making industry been introduced at each prison.
26. Have education facilities been developed in all Department of Correctional Services institutions; if not, which institutions do not have education facilities.
27. With respect to the 1993 Northern Territory Government proposal to introduce a prison management system which would allow prisoners to earn additional privileges in cells:
(a) was this implemented;
(b) if the answer to 27(a) is yes, what are the details of this system;
(c) what privileges did the system extend; and
(d) did this system apply to all institutions and all sectors within those institutions.
28. Have on-site welfare personnel and suitable office accommodation for these personnel been provided at every institution.
29 Has a comprehensive prisoner reception procedure been introduced at Darwin Prison.
30. Have financial management courses for middle and senior management been organised and conducted; if so, how many staff participated in those courses.
31. Have annual internal audit plans for the Department of Correctional Services been introduced.
32. Has a Department of Correctional Services Information Plan been prepared and implemented.
33. Has the Department of Correctional Services put into place public relations and media liaison functions.
34. Has a comprehensive set of performance management indicators been introduced within the Department of Correctional Services to measure the attainment of corporate objective; if so, when was this instigated.
35. When was the decision made to close Gunn Point Prison.
36. Did the Northern Territory Government transfer the majority of prisoners from Gunn Point Prison to Darwin Prison during the 1994 and 1995 calendar years; if so, what was the reason for those transfers.
37. Given that the estimated cost of the new Alice Springs Prison was stated to be $20million:
(a) what is the estimated cost to date of its establishment;
(b) what is the estimated final cost; and
(c) has this cost increased from the original estimate; if so, what are the reasons.
90.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. Does the Department of Education have a process in place for the disposal of excess computer equipment or replaced computer equipment.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, is there an order of priority for disposal of computer equipment; if so, what is that order and are schools included in that priority order.
3. Has any computer or computer-related equipment from the Northern Territory Department of education been provided to schools outside the Northern Territory during the following calendar years:
(a) 1992;
(b) 1993;
(c) 1994; and
(d) 1995;
if so, to which school(s) and what were the reasons for that disposal.
91.
Mr AH KIT to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. How many Year 11 and 12 school students have received driving instruction under the Northern Territory Driver Training and Licensing Scheme during each of the following financial years:
(a) 1992-93;
(b) 1993-94;
(c) 1994-95; and
(d) 1995-96 to date.
2. What were the amounts paid to licensed providers of driving instruction under this Scheme during each of the following financial years:
(a) 1992-93;
(b) 1993-94;
(c) 1994-95; and
(d) 1995-96 to date.
92.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for MINES and ENERGY
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.
93.
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for HEALTH SERVICES
1. What was the total cost to the Department of Health Services as a result of changing its title from the Department of Health and Community Services.
2. Were Department of Health Services officers instructed to dispose of Department of Health and Community Services stationery items; if so, were records kept of the cost of this disposal.
3. Does the Northern Territory Government intend to introduce a new uniform policy within the Department of Health Services; if so, will individual employees of that Department be required to contribute to costs.
4. Does the Northern Territory Government, or the Department of Health Services, intend to combine the East Arnhem District with either the Darwin Rural or the Katherine Districts.
5. Does the Department of Health Services plan to change the management structure of the Gove District Hospital.
6. Is the Department of Health Services currently conducting surveys among the itinerant population in Darwin, or other communities; if so, what are the details of those surveys.
7. How many doctors:
(a) are employed by the Katherine District Hospital; and
(b) were available for full-time duty at Katherine District Hospital during the period 22 December 1995 to 15 January 1996.
8. What were the numbers of Department of Health Services employees:
(a) who resigned from the Department during the 1995 calendar year; and
(b) which positions did they occupy.
94.
Mr EDE to TREASURER
1. What was the total value of payroll tax refunds, in respect of the employment of trainee graduates, for the period July 1995 to December 1995.
95.
Mr STIRLING to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. Did the Estimates Review Committee make a decision to abolish the position of the itinerant teacher serving hearing impaired students in the East Arnhem Region.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, 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, in particular, the provision for additional advisory staff to assist teachers in developing teaching programmes specifically designed for hearing impaired students.
96.
Mr STIRLING to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. Has the retention of teachers in rural and remote areas of the Northern Territory been identified as a problem by the Northern Territory Government; if so, what strategies have been put in place to overcome this problem.
97.
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 numbers indicated:
(a) pre-school (non-Aboriginal) 20;
(b) pre-school (Aboriginal) 15;
(c) primary/transition (non-Aboriginal) 20;
(d) junior primary, years 1-3 (non-Aboriginal) 20;
(e) primary, years 4-7 (non-Aboriginal) 25;
(f) junior primary, years 1-3 (Aboriginal) 18;
(g) primary, years 4-7 (Aboriginal) 20;
(h) composite 2 year span 23;
(i) composite 5 year (or more) span 15;
(j) secondary general, years 8-10 25; and
(k) secondary general, years 11 and 12 20.
98.
Mr EDE to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What was the total number of staff employed, including contract staff, seconded staff, trainees and staff on leave, in the following offices:
(a) Office of the Chief Minister;
(b) other Ministerial offices; and
(c) Office of the Leader of the Opposition.
2. What was the staff salary cost for each of the above offices in the 1995-96 financial year.
3. What was the staff salary ceiling for each of the above offices on 1 January 1996.
1.
NT News Article - 1991
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for HEALTH and COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. On 5 February 1991, during a personal explanation by the Member for Wanguri in the Legislative Assembly, was the Ministers 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.
4 October 1994
4.
Departmental Advertising/Promotion
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. What promotions of the Northern Territorys history, attractions or resources in any form, including electronic media advertising, books and general printed matter, have been funded by the Department of Transport and Works, the Power and Water Authority, or any of their agencies, where the person or body engaged was not a full-time employee of a Government Department or agency in the periods:
(a) 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993; and
(b) 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994.
2. What were the titles of all the promotions referred to in question 1.
3. What was the total amount spent on the promotions referred to in question 1 by the Department of Transport and Works, the Power and Water Authority and their agencies.
4. Of the promotions referred to in question 1, which were assisted by:
(a) payments in advance;
(b) use of Government facilities at no charge; and
(c) use of Government administration support at no charge.
5. What was the total value of the assistance rendered in each promotion.
6. Which of the promotions contained provisions for payment of future royalties to the person or body responsible for carrying out the promotion.
7. How many and in which of the promotions were there provisions for the costs incurred by the Northern Territory Government, or its agencies, to be offset against future royalty income.
8. In how many, and in which of the promotions, were expressions of interest or tenders called before a person or body was engaged to carry out that promotion.
9. Was Mr Frank Alcorta engaged for any of these promotions; if so, how much was he paid.
10. During the last five years has Mr Frank Alcorta been engaged to carry out any work for the Department; if so, what are the details of the method and procedure of that engagement, including dates, remuneration, the nature of the engagement and whether it went to tender.
5.
Departmental Advertising/Promotion
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for CONSERVATION
1. What promotions of the Northern Territorys history, attractions or resources in any form, including electronic media advertising, books and general printed matter, have been funded by the Conservation Commission or any of its agencies, where the person or body engaged was not a full-time employee of a Government Department or agency in the periods:
(a) 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993; and
(b) 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994.
2. What were the titles of all the promotions referred to in question 1.
3. What was the total amount spent on the promotions referred to in question 1 by the Conservation Commission or its agencies.
4. Of the promotions referred to in question 1, which were assisted by:
(a) payments in advance;
(b) use of Government facilities at no charge; and
(c) use of Government administration support at no charge.
5. What was the total value of the assistance rendered in each promotion.
6. Which of the promotions contained provisions for payment of future royalties to the person or body responsible for carrying out the promotion.
7. How many and in which of the promotions were there provisions for the costs incurred by the Northern Territory Government, or its agencies, to be offset against future royalty income.
8. In how many, and in which of the promotions, were expressions of interest or tenders called before a person or body was engaged to carry out that promotion.
9. Was Mr Frank Alcorta engaged for any of these promotions; if so, how much was he paid.
10. During the last five years has Mr Frank Alcorta been engaged to carry out any work for the Commission; if so, what are the details of the method and procedure of that engagement, including dates, remuneration, the nature of the engagement and whether it went to tender.
6.
Departmental Advertising/Promotion
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for MINES and ENERGY
1. What promotions of the Northern Territorys history, attractions or resources in any form, including electronic media advertising, books and general printed matter, have been funded by the Department of Mines and Energy or any of its agencies, where the person or body engaged was not a full-time employee of a Government Department or agency in the periods:
(a) 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993; and
(b) 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994.
2. What were the titles of all the promotions referred to in question 1.
3. What was the total amount spent on the promotions referred to in question 1 by the Department of Mines and Energy or its agencies.
4. Of the promotions referred to in question 1, which were assisted by:
(a) payments in advance;
(b) use of Government facilities at no charge; and
(c) use of Government administration support at no charge.
5. What was the total value of the assistance rendered in each promotion.
6. Which of the promotions contained provisions for payment of future royalties to the person or body responsible for carrying out the promotion.
7. How many and in which of the promotions were there provisions for the costs incurred by the Northern Territory Government, or its agencies, to be offset against future royalty income.
8. In how many, and in which of the promotions, were expressions of interest or tenders called before a person or body was engaged to carry out that promotion.
9. Was Mr Frank Alcorta engaged for any of these promotions; if so, how much was he paid.
10. During the last five years has Mr Frank Alcorta been engaged to carry out any work for the Department; if so, what are the details of the method and procedure of that engagement, including dates, remuneration, the nature of the engagement and whether it went to tender.
7.
Departmental Advertising/Promotion
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for INDUSTRIES and DEVELOPMENT
1. What promotions of the Northern Territorys history, attractions or resources in any form, including electronic media advertising, books and general printed matter, have been funded by the Department of Industries and Development or any of its agencies, where the person or body engaged was not a full-time employee of a Government Department or agency in the periods:
(a) 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993; and
(b) 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994.
2. What were the titles of all the promotions referred to in question 1.
3. What was the total amount spent on the promotions referred to in question 1 by the Department of Industries and Development or its agencies.
4. Of the promotions referred to in question 1, which were assisted by:
(a) payments in advance;
(b) use of Government facilities at no charge; and
(c) use of Government administration support at no charge.
5. What was the total value of the assistance rendered in each promotion.
6. Which of the promotions contained provisions for payment of future royalties to the person or body responsible for carrying out the promotion.
7. How many and in which of the promotions were there provisions for the costs incurred by the Northern Territory Government, or its agencies, to be offset against future royalty income.
8. In how many, and in which of the promotions, were expressions of interest or tenders called before a person or body was engaged to carry out that promotion.
9. Was Mr Frank Alcorta engaged for any of these promotions; if so, how much was he paid.
10. During the last five years has Mr Frank Alcorta been engaged to carry out any work for the Department; if so, what are the details of the method and procedure of that engagement, including dates, remuneration, the nature of the engagement and whether it went to tender.
8.
Departmental Advertising/Promotion
Mr BAILEY to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What promotions of the Northern Territorys history, attractions or resources in any form, including electronic media advertising, books and general printed matter, have been funded by the Department of the Chief Minister or any of its agencies, where the person or body engaged was not a full-time employee of a Government Department or agency in the periods:
(a) 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993; and
(b) 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994.
2. What were the titles of all the promotions referred to in question 1.
3. What was the total amount spent on the promotions referred to in question 1 by the Department of the Chief Minister or its agencies.
4. Of the promotions referred to in question 1, which were assisted by:
(a) payments in advance;
(b) use of Government facilities at no charge; and
(c) use of Government administration support at no charge.
5. What was the total value of the assistance rendered in each promotion.
6. Which of the promotions contained provisions for payment of future royalties to the person or body responsible for carrying out the promotion.
7. How many and in which of the promotions were there provisions for the costs incurred by the Northern Territory Government, or its agencies, to be offset against future royalty income.
8. In how many, and in which of the promotions, were expressions of interest or tenders called before a person or body was engaged to carry out that promotion.
9. Was Mr Frank Alcorta engaged for any of these promotions; if so, how much was he paid.
10. During the last five years has Mr Frank Alcorta been engaged to carry out any work for the Department; if so, what are the details of the method and procedure of that engagement, including dates, remuneration, the nature of the engagement and whether it went to tender.
9.
Departmental Advertising/Promotion
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for TOURISM
1. What promotions of the Northern Territorys history, attractions or resources in any form, including electronic media advertising, books and general printed matter, have been funded by the Northern Territory Tourist Commission or any of its agencies, where the person or body engaged was not a full-time employee of a Government Department or agency in the periods:
(a) 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993; and
(b) 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994.
2. What were the titles of all the promotions referred to in question 1.
3. What was the total amount spent on the promotions referred to in question 1 by the Northern Territory Tourist Commission or its agencies.
4. Of the promotions referred to in question 1, which were assisted by:
(a) payments in advance;
(b) use of Government facilities at no charge; and
(c) use of Government administration support at no charge.
5. What was the total value of the assistance rendered in each promotion.
6. Which of the promotions contained provisions for payment of future royalties to the person or body responsible for carrying out the promotion.
7. How many and in which of the promotions were there provisions for the costs incurred by the Northern Territory Government, or its agencies, to be offset against future royalty income.
8. In how many, and in which of the promotions, were expressions of interest or tenders called before a person or body was engaged to carry out that promotion.
9. Was Mr Frank Alcorta engaged for any of these promotions; if so, how much was he paid.
10. During the last five years has Mr Frank Alcorta been engaged to carry out any work for the Commission; if so, what are the details of the method and procedure of that engagement, including dates, remuneration, the nature of the engagement and whether it went to tender.
10.
Departmental Advertising/Promotion
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. What promotions of the Northern Territorys history, attractions or resources in any form, including electronic media advertising, books and general printed matter, have been funded by the Department of Education or any of its agencies, where the person or body engaged was not a full-time employee of a Government Department or agency in the periods:
(a) 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993; and
(b) 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994.
2. What were the titles of all the promotions referred to in question 1.
3. What was the total amount spent on the promotions referred to in question 1 by the Department of Education or its agencies.
4. Of the promotions referred to in question 1, which were assisted by:
(a) payments in advance;
(b) use of Government facilities at no charge; and
(c) use of Government administration support at no charge.
5. What was the total value of the assistance rendered in each promotion.
6. Which of the promotions contained provisions for payment of future royalties to the person or body responsible for carrying out the promotion.
7. How many and in which of the promotions were there provisions for the costs incurred by the Northern Territory Government, or its agencies, to be offset against future royalty income.
8. In how many, and in which of the promotions, were expressions of interest or tenders called before a person or body was engaged to carry out that promotion.
9. Was Mr Frank Alcorta engaged for any of these promotions; if so, how much was he paid.
10. During the last five years has Mr Frank Alcorta been engaged to carry out any work for the Department; if so, what are the details of the method and procedure of that engagement, including dates, remuneration, the nature of the engagement and whether it went to tender.
11.
Departmental Advertising/Promotion
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for PRIMARY INDUSTRIES and FISHERIES
1. What promotions of the Northern Territorys history, attractions or resources in any form, including electronic media advertising, books and general printed matter, have been funded by the Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries or any of its agencies, where the person or body engaged was not a full-time employee of a Government Department or agency in the periods:
(a) 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993; and
(b) 1 July 1993 to 30 June 1994.
2. What were the titles of all the promotions referred to in question 1.
3. What was the total amount spent on the promotions referred to in question 1 by the Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries or its agencies.
4. Of the promotions referred to in question 1, which were assisted by:
(a) payments in advance;
(b) use of Government facilities at no charge; and
(c) use of Government administration support at no charge.
5. What was the total value of the assistance rendered in each promotion.
6. Which of the promotions contained provisions for payment of future royalties to the person or body responsible for carrying out the promotion.
7. How many and in which of the promotions were there provisions for the costs incurred by the Northern Territory Government, or its agencies, to be offset against future royalty income.
8. In how many, and in which of the promotions, were expressions of interest or tenders called before a person or body was engaged to carry out that promotion.
9. Was Mr Frank Alcorta engaged for any of these promotions; if so, how much was he paid.
10. During the last five years has Mr Frank Alcorta been engaged to carry out any work for the Department; if so, what are the details of the method and procedure of that engagement, including dates, remuneration, the nature of the engagement and whether it went to tender.
15.
School Participation Rates
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. What was the total participation rate for school students in the Northern Territory in years (a) 10; and (b) 12, during the following calendar years:
(i) 1990;
(ii) 1991;
(iii) 1992; and
(iv) 1993.
2. What was the total participation rate for Aboriginal school students in the Northern Territory in years (a) 10; and (b) 12, during the following calendar years:
(i) 1990;
(ii) 1991;
(iii) 1992; and
(iv) 1993.
15 August 1995
48.
1995-96 Budget Allocation to Health Services
Mr BELL to MINISTER for HEALTH SERVICES
1. How is the expenditure of $600,000.00, allocated to build a second operating theatre at Katherine Hospital, to be spent and when will this be implemented.
2. Does Katherine Hospital now have a sufficient number of medical practitioners to fulfil all of its medical tasks.
3. Has there been a cut in Hospital Directorate funding in 1995-96 compared to actual expenditure in 1994-95.
4. What has been the effect of the new interstate financial arrangements between hospitals whereby each State and Territory has been charged for services provided to patients from within its borders who use services at interstate hospitals, in particular:
(a) was the cost to the Northern Territory in 1994-95;
(b) what was returned to the Northern Territory by other States; and
(c) what is the budget allocation for this arrangement for 1995-96.
5. Has there been a funding cut to the Tennant Creek Hospital in the 1995-96 budget compared to actual expenditure in the 1994-95 budget allocation.
6. Has there been a funding cut to the Community Care Directorate; if so, what is the explanation of this.
7. What was the actual expenditure details for the following Community-Controlled Clinics in 1994-95:
(a) Nauiyu Nambiyu;
(b) Nganmarriyanga;
(c) Peppimenarti and Outstations;
(d) Wooay Kupuldiya;
(e) Warruwi;
(f) Nguiu;
(g) Belyuen;
(h) Minjilang;
(i) Gunbalunya;
(j) Gagudju; and
(k) Kardu Numida.
8. Has the decision been made on which clinics will benefit from the $1 million of the 1995-96 appropriation allocated to upgrade them, as stated by the then Minister during the Appropriation Bill Committee Stages; if so which clinics will be upgraded.
9. What funds of the 1995-96 appropriation have been allocated to the Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Alice Springs; and
(a) how many staff does this Centre have; and
(b) do these staff have responsibility for Centres outside Alice Springs.
10. Have any other funds been allocated specifically for sexual assault services in:
(a) the Alice Springs district; and
(b) the Alice Springs rural district.
11. Have any 1995-96 funds been allocated specifically for sexual assault services in the Barkly district; if so, what funds have been allocated and does this district have the services of a sexual assault officer.
12. Have any 1995-96 funds been allocated specifically for sexual assault services in the Katherine district; if so, what funds have been allocated and does this district have the services of a sexual assault officer.
13. Have any 1995-96 funds been allocated specifically for sexual assault services in the Katherine district; if so, what funds have been allocated and does this district have the services of a sexual assault officer.
14. What 1995-96 funds have been allocated to sexual assault services in Darwin, including non-Government agencies, and what services are available to residents of:
(a) the Darwin rural district; and
(b) Palmerston.
55.
Psychiatric Services - Alice Springs Hospital
Mr BELL to MINISTER for HEALTH SERVICES
1. What are the current staffing levels for psychiatric patients at the Alice Springs Hospital.
2. What were the staffing levels for psychiatric patients at the Alice Springs Hospital in the following financial years:
(a) 1993-94; and
(b) 1994-95.
3. Does the Department of Health Services intend to make any changes to psychiatric care at the Alice Springs Hospital within the next 12 months; if so, what are the proposed changes.
10 October 1995
63.
Waiting Times for Elective Surgery - Alice Springs
Mr BELL to MINISTER for HEALTH SERVICES
1. What is the number of people on waiting lists for elective surgery in Alice Springs.
2. What are the categories of elective surgery for those on waiting lists referred to in question 1.
3. How many people have been on the waiting lists for elective surgery for:
(a) three months or less;
(b) more than three months, but less than six months;
(c) more than six months, but less than 12 months;
(d) more than 12 months; and
(e) more than two years.
64.
Newspaper Advertising - Northern Territory Show Circuit
Mr EDE to CHIEF MINISTER
1. Did the Northern Territory Government place newspaper advertisements inviting respective residents to meet with Cabinet Ministers at the following shows:
(a) the Alice Springs Show;
(b) the Tennant Creek Show; and
(c) the Katherine Show.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what was the cost of production and placement of the those advertisements in each case.
3. Which Ministers did not attend:
(a) the Alice Springs Show;
(b) the Tennant Creek Show; and
(c) the Katherine Show.
21 November 1995
71.
Overseas Travel
Mr EDE to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What are the details, in respect of each overseas trip as contained at Appendix 12 of the Department of the Chief Ministers Annual Report 1994-95, as follows:
(a) what was the itinerary for each trip;
(b) which officers travelled at Government expense on each trip;
(c) what was the total cost of travel for each trip;
(d) what was the total cost for each trip;
(e) how many people travelled at their own expense on each trip; and
(f) what were the tangible benefits to the Northern Territory of each trip.
30 November 1995
78.
Staffing - Ministerial Offices
Mr EDE to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What was the average number of staff employed in each Ministerial Office in the 1994-95 financial year.
2. How many of these staff were in the following categories:
(a) seconded from Government Departments; and
(b) Ministerial staff.
3. What was the total salary and wages cost for staff employed in Ministerial Offices in the 1994-95 financial year.
4. What was the staffing entitlement for each Minister at 30 September 1995.
5. How many of the staff referred to in question 4 were in the following categories:
(a) seconded from Government Departments; and
(b) Ministerial staff.
6. What was the total salary and wages cost, on a yearly basis, for staff employed in Ministerial Offices at 30 September 1995.
79.
Tourism Industry Loans/Grants
Mr EDE to MINISTER for TOURISM
1. What are the details of:
(a) grants; and
(b) loans, provided to the tourism industry by the Northern Territory Government during the 1993/94 financial year?
2. What are the details of:
(a) grants; and
(b) loans,
provided to the tourism industry by the Northern Territory Government during the 1994/95 financial year?
20 February 1996
80.
Wheelchairs purchased by Department of Education
Mr BAILEY to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. Apart from the 28 wheelchairs purchased by the Department of Education from Modular Medical Products in June 1992, have any other wheelchairs been purchased either before or after June 1992.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes:
(a) how many wheelchairs were purchased;
(b) from whom were the wheelchairs purchased; and
(c) at what cost per wheelchair.
81.
Entertainment Expenses
Mr EDE to CHIEF MINISTER
1. Was any entertainment expenditure incurred by Ministerial staff within the Office of the Chief Minister on 16 June 1995; if so, what was the cost.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, what are the numbers of:
(a) public servants; and
(b) others,
who were entertained by Ministerial staff of the Office of the Chief Minister on 16 June 1995.
82.
Private Legal Costs
Mr EDE to ATTORNEY-GENERAL
1. What was the cost of engaging private legal practitioners by each Northern Territory Government Department and Agency in the 1994-95 financial year.
84.
Sol Hotel (Australia) Pty Limited's acquisition of Sheraton Hotels
Mr BAILEY to TREASURER
1. Did the Ludvik Berger-controlled company, Sols 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 $22.2million purchase price for the two hotels.
87.
Monitoring of Crocodile Farms
Ms MARTIN to MINISTER for PRIMARY INDUSTRIES and FISHERIES
1. Does the Northern Territory Department of Industry and Fisheries conduct on-farm monitoring of crocodile farms.
2. If the answer to Question 1 is yes, what has been the inspection schedule for the past three years.
3. Is a programme in place for future years; if so, what is the proposed programme.
4. Have any crocodile farms or regions been excluded from monitoring; if so, why.
5. Have all scheduled inspections been conducted; if not, why not.
6. What guarantee has the Northern Territory Government that all regulatory requirements are being met.
88.
Funding provided to the Ghan Preservation Society and the Transport Hall of Fame
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for TRANSPORT and WORKS
1. What funding has been provided to:
(a) the Ghan Preservation Society; and
(b) the Transport Hall of Fame,
during the following financial years -
(i) 1990-91;
(ii) 1991-92;
(iii) 1992-93;
(iv) 1993-94;
(v) 1994-95; and
(vi) 1995-96 to date.
2. In each of the above instances, what was:
(a) the amount of funds provided;
(b) the reason for the funding; and
(c) the basis on which the funding was provided (e.g., loan, grant, etc.).
3. What tenders, loans or grants have been provided by the Department of Transport and Works during the above financial years for reports on either:
(a) the establishment; or
(b) the direction,
of the Ghan Preservation Society and/or the Transport Hall of Fame projects.
4. Was a sum of approximately $50,000.00 provided during the 1993-94 financial year for a consultancy or report to be conducted into the Macdonnell Siding Project; if so, what were the specific details required by the Department of Transport and Works of the successful applicant for that consultancy.
5. If the answer to question 4 is yes:
(a) was the funding provided as a grant to one consultant; or
(b) were potential consultants invited to provide a submission justifying their applications.
6. If the answer to question 5(b) is yes, how many prospective consultants applied to use that funding and who was awarded the consultancy.
7. Is the Minister able to provide a copy of the consultancy report.
8. Have any other consultancies into the Macdonnell Siding project and/or the Transport Hall of Fame been funded since the report referred to in question 7 was produced; if so:
(a) which consultancies;
(b) which projects were funded; and
(c) how much funding was provided.
9. Is the Minister able to provide copies of any reports produced in respect of question 8.
89.
Correctional Services Operations
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
1. Have any Department of Correctional Services ancillary operational services been privatised since the 1992-93 financial year; if so, what are they.
2. Have Community Aid Panels been established; if so:
(a) where have they been established; and
(b) what is the composition of the Panels.
3. How many parole officers are employed in:
(a) Katherine and its regions;
(b) Nhulunbuy and its regions;
(c) Tennant Creek and its regions; and
(d) Darwin and its regions.
4. Which communities have Aboriginal Community Corrections Officers and where is it intended to locate those officers in the 1995-96 financial year.
5. Have all managers undertaken training in recruitment and selection.
6. Has the Department of Correctional Services determined performance criteria for all positions above base grade.
7. Has the Department of Correctional Services completed development of the performance management system.
8. Has the Department of Correctional Services commenced training in performance management.
9. Has the number of women in management positions in custodial operations increased since the 1992-93 financial year; if so, by how many.
10. Has a computerised tracking system and skills inventory to monitor the training and development needs of all Department of Correctional Services staff been introduced.
11. Has a long-term strategy for the development and training of all Department of Correctional Services staff been developed.
12. Has an Occupational Health and Safety Plan for the Department of Correctional Services been introduced and developed.
13. Has a health care plan of all Departmental employees been introduced.
14. Has the feasibility of a voluntary probation officer programme been examined; if so, what was the outcome of that examination.
15. With respect to the Home Detention Programme:
(a) how many people are on this programme;
(b) in which urban centres or communities are they based;
(c) has home detention been introduced as a back end sentencing option;
(d) has the surveillance of the Home Detention Programme been privatised in the Darwin region; and
(e) has the programme been extended to communities outside major centres; if so, how many Aboriginal people from non-urban centres are on the programme.
16. Given the Northern Territory Governments policy to reduce the numbers of fine defaulters and persons charged with drink driving offences in prison, what were the statistics for imprisonment for those offences during the following financial years:
(a) 1992-93;
(b) 1993-94; and
(c) 1994-95.
17. Has any public awareness campaign been undertaken in relation to the community service orders programme.
18. How many caregivers have been recruited and trained to enable the Juvenile Courts to provide a Juvenile Offender Placement Programme and:
(a) is this number sufficient for the needs of the Juvenile Courts;
(b) does the Government plan to increase this number; and
(c) when was the last caregiver recruited.
19. Have five year plans been produced for:
(a) the Don Dale Centre;
(b) the Wilderness Work Camp; and
(c) the Gunn Point Prison, and;
if so, when was the last of these plans produced for each centre and what are the details contained therein.
20. Has a five year land use plan been devised for Gunn Point Prison; if so:
(a) when was it devised; and
(b) was any element of the plan implemented and; if so, at what cost.
21. Have the Special Response Group and the Dog Squad been integrated for emergency procedures at the three prisons cited above.
22. Has a Special Response Group been established at the Alice Springs Prison.
23. Has the Officer and Prisoner Identification System been developed and implemented at all Northern Territory prisons.
24. Have prison industries conferences been convened; if so, on what occasions.
25. Has at least one profit making industry been introduced at each prison.
26. Have education facilities been developed in all Department of Correctional Services institutions; if not, which institutions do not have education facilities.
27. With respect to the 1993 Northern Territory Government proposal to introduce a prison management system which would allow prisoners to earn additional privileges in cells:
(a) was this implemented;
(b) if the answer to 27(a) is yes, what are the details of this system;
(c) what privileges did the system extend; and
(d) did this system apply to all institutions and all sectors within those institutions.
28. Have on-site welfare personnel and suitable office accommodation for these personnel been provided at every institution.
29 Has a comprehensive prisoner reception procedure been introduced at Darwin Prison.
30. Have financial management courses for middle and senior management been organised and conducted; if so, how many staff participated in those courses.
31. Have annual internal audit plans for the Department of Correctional Services been introduced.
32. Has a Department of Correctional Services Information Plan been prepared and implemented.
33. Has the Department of Correctional Services put into place public relations and media liaison functions.
34. Has a comprehensive set of performance management indicators been introduced within the Department of Correctional Services to measure the attainment of corporate objective; if so, when was this instigated.
35. When was the decision made to close Gunn Point Prison.
36. Did the Northern Territory Government transfer the majority of prisoners from Gunn Point Prison to Darwin Prison during the 1994 and 1995 calendar years; if so, what was the reason for those transfers.
37. Given that the estimated cost of the new Alice Springs Prison was stated to be $20million:
(a) what is the estimated cost to date of its establishment;
(b) what is the estimated final cost; and
(c) has this cost increased from the original estimate; if so, what are the reasons.
90.
Department of Education Excess Computer Equipment
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. Does the Department of Education have a process in place for the disposal of excess computer equipment or replaced computer equipment.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, is there an order of priority for disposal of computer equipment; if so, what is that order and are schools included in that priority order.
3. Has any computer or computer-related equipment from the Northern Territory Department of education been provided to schools outside the Northern Territory during the following calendar years:
(a) 1992;
(b) 1993;
(c) 1994; and
(d) 1995;
if so, to which school(s) and what were the reasons for that disposal.
91.
Northern Territory Driver Training and Licensing Scheme
Mr AH KIT to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. How many Year 11 and 12 school students have received driving instruction under the Northern Territory Driver Training and Licensing Scheme during each of the following financial years:
(a) 1992-93;
(b) 1993-94;
(c) 1994-95; and
(d) 1995-96 to date.
2. What were the amounts paid to licensed providers of driving instruction under this Scheme during each of the following financial years:
(a) 1992-93;
(b) 1993-94;
(c) 1994-95; and
(d) 1995-96 to date.
92.
Cuprex Royalty Debt
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for MINES and ENERGY
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.
93.
Department of Health Services Operations
Mrs HICKEY to MINISTER for HEALTH SERVICES
1. What was the total cost to the Department of Health Services as a result of changing its title from the Department of Health and Community Services.
2. Were Department of Health Services officers instructed to dispose of Department of Health and Community Services stationery items; if so, were records kept of the cost of this disposal.
3. Does the Northern Territory Government intend to introduce a new uniform policy within the Department of Health Services; if so, will individual employees of that Department be required to contribute to costs.
4. Does the Northern Territory Government, or the Department of Health Services, intend to combine the East Arnhem District with either the Darwin Rural or the Katherine Districts.
5. Does the Department of Health Services plan to change the management structure of the Gove District Hospital.
6. Is the Department of Health Services currently conducting surveys among the itinerant population in Darwin, or other communities; if so, what are the details of those surveys.
7. How many doctors:
(a) are employed by the Katherine District Hospital; and
(b) were available for full-time duty at Katherine District Hospital during the period 22 December 1995 to 15 January 1996.
8. What were the numbers of Department of Health Services employees:
(a) who resigned from the Department during the 1995 calendar year; and
(b) which positions did they occupy.
94.
Payroll Tax Refunds
Mr EDE to TREASURER
1. What was the total value of payroll tax refunds, in respect of the employment of trainee graduates, for the period July 1995 to December 1995.
95.
Hearing Impaired Students - East Arnhem Region
Mr STIRLING to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. Did the Estimates Review Committee make a decision to abolish the position of the itinerant teacher serving hearing impaired students in the East Arnhem Region.
2. If the answer to question 1 is yes, 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, in particular, the provision for additional advisory staff to assist teachers in developing teaching programmes specifically designed for hearing impaired students.
96.
Retention of Teachers in Rural Areas
Mr STIRLING to MINISTER for EDUCATION and TRAINING
1. Has the retention of teachers in rural and remote areas of the Northern Territory been identified as a problem by the Northern Territory Government; if so, what strategies have been put in place to overcome this problem.
97.
Department of Education School Class Numbers
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 numbers indicated:
(a) pre-school (non-Aboriginal) 20;
(b) pre-school (Aboriginal) 15;
(c) primary/transition (non-Aboriginal) 20;
(d) junior primary, years 1-3 (non-Aboriginal) 20;
(e) primary, years 4-7 (non-Aboriginal) 25;
(f) junior primary, years 1-3 (Aboriginal) 18;
(g) primary, years 4-7 (Aboriginal) 20;
(h) composite 2 year span 23;
(i) composite 5 year (or more) span 15;
(j) secondary general, years 8-10 25; and
(k) secondary general, years 11 and 12 20.
98.
Ministerial Staffing
Mr EDE to CHIEF MINISTER
1. What was the total number of staff employed, including contract staff, seconded staff, trainees and staff on leave, in the following offices:
(a) Office of the Chief Minister;
(b) other Ministerial offices; and
(c) Office of the Leader of the Opposition.
2. What was the staff salary cost for each of the above offices in the 1995-96 financial year.
3. What was the staff salary ceiling for each of the above offices on 1 January 1996.
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