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PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2003-05

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-THIRD PARLIAMENT

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VOTES

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PROCEEDINGS

No. 153

THURSDAY 20 OCTOBER 2005

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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

Thursday 20 October 2005

MESSAGES FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

The Speaker reported messages from the Legislative Council returning the following bills without amendment:

19 October 2005

Civil Liability Amendment (Offender Damages Trust Fund) Bill

Gaming Machines Amendment Bill.

SAVE ORANGE GROVE BILL

The order of the day was read.

Mr Hartcher moved, That this bill be now read a second time.

Debate adjourned (Ms Burney) and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for tomorrow.

GOVERNMENT SCHOOL ASSETS REGISTER BILL

The order of the day was read.

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SPEAKER’S STATEMENT

The Speaker cited standing order 164, and stated that the motion for the second reading of the Government School Assets Register Bill 2003 had already been determined this session. He therefore ordered the removal from the Business Paper of the order of the day for the second reading of the bill currently before the House, which had been received from the Legislative Council.

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CROWN LANDS AMENDMENT (ACCESS TO PROPERTY) BILL

The order of the day was read for the resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mrs Hopwood, That this bill be now read a second time.

Question again proposed and debate resumed.

Question put.

The House divided.

AYES 34

Mr Aplin, Mr Armstrong, Mr Barr, Ms Berejiklian, Mr Cansdell, Mr Constance, Mr Debnam, Mr Draper, Mrs Fardell, Mrs Hancock, Mr Hartcher, Ms Hodgkinson, Mrs Hopwood, Mr Humpherson, Mr Kerr, Mr Merton, Ms Moore, Mr O'Farrell, Mr Oakeshott, Mr Page, Mr Piccoli, Mr Pringle, Mr Richardson, Mr Roberts, Mrs Skinner, Mr Slack-Smith, Mr Souris, Mr Stoner, Mr Tink, Mr Torbay, Mr J.H. Turner and Mr R.W. Turner.

Tellers: Mr George and Mr Maguire.

NOES 46

Mr Amery, Ms Andrews, Mr Bartlett, Ms Beamer, Mr Black, Mr Brown, Ms Burney, Miss Burton, Mr Campbell, Mr Collier, Mr Corrigan, Mr Crittenden, Mr Daley, Mr Debus, Mr Gaudry, Mr Gibson, Mr Greene, Ms Hay, Mr Hickey, Mr Hunter, Ms Judge, Ms Keneally, Mr Lynch, Mr McLeay, Ms Meagher, Ms Megarrity, Mr Mills, Mr Morris, Mr Newell, Ms Nori, Mr Orkopoulos, Mrs Paluzzano, Mr Pearce, Mrs Perry, Ms Saliba, Mr Sartor, Mr Shearan, Mr Stewart, Ms Tebbutt, Mr Tripodi, Mr Watkins, Mr West, Mr Whan and Mr Yeadon.

Tellers: Mr Ashton and Mr Martin.

Pairs: Mr Hazzard—Ms Gadiel and Ms Seaton—Mr Price.

Question negatived.

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It being after 11.30 am, General Business Notices of Motions (General Notices) proceeded with.

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HELICOPTER AWARENESS WEEK

Mr George moved, pursuant to notice, That this House:

(1)  Acknowledges the commencement on 14 June 2003 of Helicopter Awareness Week;

(2)  Recognises the contribution to the community by the Westpac Surf Lifesaver Rescue helicopter services based at Sydney and Wollongong, the Westpac Hunter Region service based at Newcastle and Tamworth and the Westpac Northern Region service based at Lismore;

(3)  Congratulates and thanks the staff and voluntary crew members who continually place their lives at risk to save lives.

Upon which Mr Maguire moved, That the motion be amended by inserting the following words after “Tamworth” in paragraph (2) “, the Snowy Hydro SouthCare based in Canberra”.

Debate ensued.

Question—That the words proposed to be added be so added—put and passed.

Question—That the motion, as amended, be agreed to—put and passed.

6  BEROWRA CREEK

Mrs Hopwood moved, pursuant to notice, That this House:

(1)  Notes that thousands of litres of partially treated sewerage poured into Berowra Creek as a result of overflows of the sewage treatment plants in Hornsby and Hornsby Heights during recent high rainfalls;

(2)  Notes that cracked pipes and unmaintained related infrastructure allowed rainwater to enter the system, straining the ability of the sewage treatment plants to adequately treat raw sewage; and

(3)  Calls on the Government to increase funding for replacement of archaic infrastructure and improve maintenance so that sewage treatment plants can cope when it rains.

Debate ensued.

Question put.

The House divided.


AYES 29

Mr Aplin, Mr Barr, Ms Berejiklian, Mr Cansdell, Mr Constance, Mr Debnam, Mr Draper, Mrs Fardell, Mrs Hancock, Mr Hazzard, Mrs Hopwood, Mr Humpherson, Mr Kerr, Mr Merton, Ms Moore, Mr O'Farrell, Mr Oakeshott, Mr Page, Mr Piccoli, Mr Pringle, Mr Richardson, Mr Roberts, Mrs Skinner, Mr Souris, Mr Tink, Mr Torbay and Mr R.W. Turner.

Tellers: Mr George and Mr Maguire.

NOES 44

Mr Amery, Ms Andrews, Mr Bartlett, Ms Beamer, Mr Black, Mr Brown, Ms Burney, Mr Campbell, Mr Collier, Mr Corrigan, Mr Crittenden, Mr Daley, Mr Debus, Mr Gaudry, Mr Gibson, Mr Greene, Ms Hay, Mr Hickey, Mr Hunter, Ms Judge, Ms Keneally, Mr Lynch, Mr McLeay, Ms Meagher, Ms Megarrity, Mr Mills, Mr Morris, Mr Newell, Ms Nori, Mr Orkopoulos, Mrs Paluzzano, Mr Pearce, Ms Saliba, Mr Sartor, Mr Shearan, Mr Stewart, Ms Tebbutt, Mr Tripodi, Mr Watkins, Mr West, Mr Whan and Mr Yeadon.

Tellers: Mr Ashton and Mr Martin.

Pairs: Mr Armstrong—Ms Allan; Mr Hartcher—Mr Chaytor; Ms Seaton—Ms Gadiel and Mr Stoner—Mr Price.

Question negatived.

MESSAGE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL—LEGISLATION REVIEW AMENDMENT (FAMILY IMPACT) BILL

The Speaker reported the following message from the Legislative Council:

MR SPEAKER

The Legislative Council having this day passed a bill entitled “An Act to amend the Legislation Review Act 1987 to extend the role of the Legislation Review Committee to the scrutiny of the impact of Bills and regulations on families” transmits the Bill to the Legislative Assembly for concurrence.

Legislative Council KAYEE GRIFFIN

20 October 2005 Deputy President

The Speaker advised that Mr Humpherson would have carriage of the bill in the House.

Bill read a first time.

Ordered by the Speaker, That the second reading stand an order of the day for tomorrow.

MINISTERIAL ARRANGEMENT

Mr Iemma announced that during the absence of the Minister for Gaming and Racing and Minister for the Central Coast, the Minister for Community Services and Minister for Youth would answer questions on behalf of the Minister.

MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

The Speaker reported messages from Her Excellency the Governor assenting to the following bills:

19 October 2005

Act No. 68 Property Legislation Amendment Bill

Act No. 69 Security Interests in Goods Bill

Act No. 70 Local Government Amendment (Stormwater) Bill

Act No. 71 Standard Time Amendment (Daylight Saving) Bill

Act No. 72 Luna Park Site Amendment (Noise Control) Bill

10  NOTICES OF MOTIONS

11  PAPERS

(1)  Mr Scully, by leave, tabled:

Notice of direction under section 20N of the State Owned Corporations Act 1989 to Hunter Water Corporation.

Documents relating to the International Players Programs at Star City Casino.

(2)  Mr Campbell, by leave, tabled:

Report of the Animal Research Review Panel for the year ended 30 June 2004.

Report of Riverina Citrus for the year ended 30 April 2005.

12  PETITIONS

The Clerk announced that the following members had each lodged petitions for presentation:

Mrs Hopwood and Mr Tink—from certain citizens opposing the increase to poker machine tax.

Mr Page—from certain citizens requesting that the construction of the Alstonville by pass be completed by the end of 2006.

Ms Hodgkinson—from certain citizens requesting consultation with CityRail to improve the Southern Highlands 2005 timetable.

Ms Hodgkinson—from certain citizens opposing any reduction in CityRail services on the Southern Tablelands line.

Ms Moore—from certain citizens requesting that companion animals be allowed to travel on all public transport.

Mr Newell and Mr Page—from certain citizens requesting the retention of the CountryLink rail service from Murwillumbah to Casino.

Mr Pringle—from certain citizens requesting a night ride bus service between Blacktown and Richmond railway stations between midnight and 5 am.

Mr Stoner—from certain citizens opposing the abolition of CountryLink rail services and their replacement with buses in rural and regional New South Wales.

Ms Hodgkinson—from certain citizens requesting the reinstatement of speech, child psychology, physiotherapy and occupational therapy services in Goulburn.

Mr Bartlett—from certain citizens opposing Japanese whaling in Australian waters.

Mr Stoner—from certain citizens opposing the Anti-Discrimination Amendment (Religious Tolerance) Bill.

Mr Kerr—from certain citizens opposing the proposed construction of a desalination plant at Kurnell.

Mr Maguire—from certain citizens requesting air conditioning for classrooms at public schools in the Wagga Wagga electorate.

Mr Merton—from certain citizens requesting the provision of a school hall for Model Farms High School.

Mr Pringle—from certain citizens requesting the installation of air conditioning in all classrooms and the library at Colo High School.

Mr Cansdell, Mrs Hopwood, Mr Merton and Mr Stoner—from certain citizens requesting the continued funding of BreastScreen NSW.

Mr Constance—from certain citizens requesting the retention of the Greater Southern Area Health Service Family and Carer Support Program.

Mr Souris—from certain citizens requesting that a community midwifery program be based in Muswellbrook supported by the Maternal and Perinatal Committee.

Mr Stoner—from certain citizens opposing the addition of fluoride to the Kempsey and district water supply.

Mr Collier—from certain citizens opposing sandmining on the Kurnell Peninsula.

Ms Hodgkinson and Mr Stoner—from certain citizens objecting to the criteria for country cancer patients to qualify for the Isolated Patients’ Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS).

Mr Stoner and Mr J. H. Turner—from certain citizens opposing any restrictions on recreational fishing in Mid North Coast waters.

Ms Hodgkinson—from certain citizens requesting approval for the construction of a motorcycle track at Collector Bushrangers Reserve.

Ms Hodgkinson—from certain citizens opposing changes to the rental structure for Crown Land leases.

Mrs Hopwood—from certain citizens requesting a review of the Government’s policy on water access only properties.

Ms Berejiklian—from certain citizens requesting a regional traffic plan for the Pacific Highway in the City of Willoughby.

Ms Berejiklian—from certain citizens requesting a right turn arrow at the intersection of Edinburgh Road and Eastern Valley Way, Castlecrag.

Mr Cansdell—from certain citizens requesting the construction of a new bridge over the Clarence River at Grafton.

Mr Collier—from certain citizens opposing the construction of any freeway or motorway through the Royal National Park and the Sutherland Shire from Loftus to St Peters.

Ms Hodgkinson—from certain citizens requesting the Roads and Traffic Authority give greater priority to the Barton Highway for Federal Auslink funding.

Ms Hodgkinson—from certain citizens requesting a safe crossing point on the Barton Highway at Murrumbateman.

Mr Pringle—from certain citizens requesting funding for the implementation of the Old Northern and New Line Road strategic route development study.

Mr J.H. Turner—from certain citizens requesting the building of cycle ways in the Forster/Tuncurry area.

Mr Pringle—from certain citizens requesting that the Macdonald River be sign posted as four or eight knots with no skiing and no wash.

13  NOTICES OF MOTIONS FOR URGENT CONSIDERATION

Mr Gaudry—WorkChoices

Ms Berejiklian—Mental Health.

14  QUESTIONS

15  SPECIAL ADJOURNMENT

Mr Scully moved, That the House at its rising this day do adjourn until Tuesday 8 November 2005, at 2.15 pm.

Upon which Mr Tink moved, That the motion be amended by leaving out “Tuesday 8 November 2005 at 2.15 pm” with a view to inserting instead “tomorrow at 10.00 am”.

Debate ensued.

Question—That the words proposed to be left out stand—put.

The House divided.

AYES 44

Mr Amery, Ms Andrews, Mr Bartlett, Ms Beamer, Mr Brown, Mr Campbell, Mr Chaytor, Mr Collier, Mr Corrigan, Mr Crittenden, Mr Daley, Mr Debus, Mr Gaudry, Mr Gibson, Mr Greene, Ms Hay, Mr Hickey, Mr Hunter, Ms Judge, Ms Keneally, Mr Lynch, Mr McLeay, Ms Meagher, Ms Megarrity, Mr Mills, Mr Morris, Mr Newell, Ms Nori, Mr Orkopoulos, Mrs Paluzzano, Mr Pearce, Mrs Perry, Ms Saliba, Mr Sartor, Mr Shearan, Mr Stewart, Ms Tebbutt, Mr Tripodi, Mr Watkins, Mr West, Mr Whan and Mr Yeadon.

Tellers: Mr Ashton and Mr Martin.

NOES 32

Mr Aplin, Mr Armstrong, Mr Barr, Ms Berejiklian, Mr Cansdell, Mr Constance, Mr Draper, Mrs Fardell, Mrs Hancock, Mr Hartcher, Mr Hazzard, Ms Hodgkinson, Mrs Hopwood, Mr Humpherson, Mr Kerr, Ms Moore, Mr O'Farrell, Mr Oakeshott, Mr Page, Mr Pringle, Mr Richardson, Mr Roberts, Mrs Skinner, Mr Slack-Smith, Mr Souris, Mr Stoner, Mr Tink, Mr Torbay, Mr J.H. Turner and Mr R.W. Turner.

Tellers: Mr George and Mr Maguire.

Pairs: Ms Allan—Mr Merton; Ms Gadiel—Mr Piccoli and Mr Price—Ms Seaton.

Question passed.

Question—That the original motion be agreed to—put and passed.

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It being after 4.15 pm, private members’ statements proceeded with.

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PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS

Question proposed—That private members’ statements be noted.

Debate ensued.


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PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Mr Barr, by leave, made a personal explanation.

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Debate resumed.

Question put and passed.

16  ADJOURNMENT

The House adjourned, pursuant to the resolution of the House, at 6.07 pm, until Tuesday 8 November 2005 at 2.15 pm.

RUSSELL D. GROVE PSM JOHN AQUILINA

Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Speaker

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Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales