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PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2007-08-09

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FOURTH PARLIAMENT

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

No. 139

THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

The Questions and Answers Paper is published at the end of each sitting day and will contain, by number and title, all unanswered questions, together with questions to which answers have been received on that sitting day and any new questions. Consequently the full text of any question will be printed only twice: when notice is given; and, when answered. During any adjournment of two weeks or more a Questions and Answers Paper will be published from time to time containing answers received. 6128 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

Publication of Questions Answer to be lodged by

Q & A No. 131 (Including Question Nos 6420 to 6483) 18 June 2009

Q & A No. 132 (Including Question Nos 6484 to 6558) 19 June 2009

Q & A No. 133 (Including Question Nos 6559 to 6592) 07 July 2009

Q & A No. 134 (Including Question Nos 6593 to 6674) 08 July 2009

Q & A No. 135 (Including Question Nos 6675 to 6754) 09 July 2009

Q & A No. 136 (Including Question Nos 6755 to 6817) 10 July 2009

Q & A No. 137 (Including Question Nos 6818 to 6848) 21 July 2009

Q & A No. 138 (Including Question Nos 6849 to 6895) 22 July 2009

Q & A No. 139 (Questions—Nil) - 6129 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

14 MAY 2009 (Paper No. 131)

*6420 EXPOSURE TO X-RAYS—Mr Richard Amery asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— (1) What is the latest information on cancer risk to patients exposed to radiation from x-ray machines? (2) What protocols are in place in the New South Wales public hospital systems designed to reduce the number of x-rays on patients? (3) Are there any policies in place within the New South Wales health system that promote the use of alternative technology, such as MRI machines, with the goal of reducing patient exposure to radiation? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) Whilst any exposure to ionising radiation may be harmful, when radiological examinations are used appropriately for medical diagnostic⁄ therapeutic purposes the individual health risk-benefit must be considered and in most cases the benefits outweigh the risks. It is widely acknowledged that patients should not be exposed to radiation that is not required for producing an image of diagnostic quality. Given the increasing numbers of individuals exposed to low and high dose radiation over their lifetime, continued surveillance of potential risk is recommended. (2) All equipment which emits ionising radiation is required to be registered through the Radiation Control Regulation (2003), under the Radiation Control Act (1990), in order to meet minimum safety standards. The regulations are administered by the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Environment and Climate Change. All operators of ionising radiation equipment are also required to be appropriately qualified and licenced. The main goal of the Radiation Control Act (1990) is to limit the possible harm to persons and the environment from exposure to ionising and harmful non-ionising radiation to a degree that is "As Low as Reasonably Achievable" - the ALARA principle. This aligns with the International Commission on Radiological Protection recommendations. (3) NSW Health facilities provide a range of diagnostic imaging services to meet the clinical needs of patients. The decision regarding the most appropriate type of diagnostic imaging technology is made by clinicians in order to best meet the individual clinical requirements of the patient. *6425 ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED YOUNG ADULTS IN ALBURY—Mr Greg Aplin asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— (1) How many young adults with disabilities are resident in supported accommodation in Albury and in which locations? (2) How many young adults with disabilities are registered as seeking supported accommodation in Albury? (3) What progress has been made in response to proposals for a supported accommodation model advanced by Parents of Young Adults with a Disability Albury (POYWADA)? Answer— Through Stronger Together, DADHC is committed to increasing the range and type of supported accommodation options to match the needs of people with a disability. In the next three years, over $3.5 million will be spent as part of this plan to increase the number of specialist accommodation places in DADHC's Western Region. DADHC's allocates funding based on population distribution and identified needs. DADHC service planning processes are designed to ensure equity of access to services. Through planning and consultation, DADHC has established that there is a need for additional accommodation services for families in the Albury area. As part of this process, DADHC has given consideration to a proposal from Parents of Young Adults with a Disability Albury. *6429 HEALTH AND HOSPITALS FUND SUBMISSIONS—Mr Mike Baird asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— (1) Will the Minister provide a list of the submissions made by the Government for funding from the 6130 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

Federal government under its Health and Hospitals Fund? (2) Will the Minister provide a copy of all the submissions made by the Government? (3) What was the total cost of funding sought by the Government? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: This information has been released to the office of the Member for North Shore under the Freedom of Information process. *6431 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE—Mr Peter Debnam asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— In relation to school maintenance and given your advice that condition assessments of NSW Public Schools were undertaken in late 2008 and will form the basis for all future maintenance programs (Question 5033): (1) What maintenance work is now required at each of the following schools: (a) Bellevue Hill Public School; (b) Bondi Beach Public School; (c) Bondi Public School; (d) Double Bay Public School; (e) Rose Bay Public School; (f) Rose Bay Secondary College; (g) Vaucluse Primary School; (h) Woollahra Public School? (2) By what date will this maintenance work be completed at each school? Answer— The Department of Education and Training's Regional Asset Management Units are currently consulting with principals in relation to a program of works that will be carried out as part of the National School Pride component of the Commonwealth Government's Building the Education Revolution program. The National School Pride program provides funding for maintenance and refurbishment at all schools. Once this process is completed the Department will have a clearer indication of what Condition Based maintenance projects remain outstanding at schools. As the 2009⁄10 funding allocations have not yet been finalised, it is not possible at this stage to indicate the extent of funding that will be allocated to these programs and therefore which projects will be undertaken. *6436 LUPUS ASSOCIATION OF NSW—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— (1) What funding did NSW Health provide to the Lupus Association of NSW during: (a) financial year 2006-07; (b) financial year 2007-08; (c) financial year 2008-09 to date? (2) Are there any plans to increase the level of funding provided in the future? (3) What assistance, other than funding, does NSW Health provide to the Lupus Association of NSW? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) and (2) Funding provided to the Lupus Association of NSW is as follows: (a) 2006-07 - $29,900 (b) 2007-08 - $30,900 (c) 2008-09 - $31,900 (3) The NSW Department of Health provides assistance, other than funding, in the form of nominal rent and reduced outgoings for the premises leased by the Lupus Association of NSW at Macquarie Hospital. *6439 WATER FLUORIDATION—Mr Thomas George asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— In relation to water fluoridation: 6131 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

(1) Can water suppliers accurately control the exact levels of fluoride that individuals receive? (2) What are the negative health effects of water fluoridation? (3) Is the mandatory fluoridation of public water supply a breach or violation of ethics and human rights? (4) In the United Kingdom, does the Government refer to fluoride as a poison? (5) Does water fluoridation violate Article 35 of the European Charter of Fundamental Rights? (6) Does water fluoridation violate Article 3 and 8 of the Human Rights Act? (7) Does water fluoridation raise issues under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) Yes, with acceptable limits. (2) There are no negative health effects when water is fluoridated at 1 ppm (1 part of fluoride in 1 million parts of water). (3) In NSW, under the Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Act, fluoridation is not compulsory or mandatory and is only approved upon application for approval or advice from the Director-General of the Department of Health. (4) The UK Government is committed to fluoridation and endorses fluoridation as an effective strategy to reduce inequalities in oral health. (5) The European Charter is only understood to apply to member nations of the European Union. (6) There is no statute by the name of the Human Rights Act in NSW or the Commonwealth. It is unclear what provisions the Member is referring to. (7) No. *6444 DENTAL WAITING LIST—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— (1) How many people are on the public dental waiting list for: (a) Gosford Hospital; (b) Wyong Hospital? (2) How many public dental patients were treated at (a) Gosford Hospital and (b) Wyong Hospital in: (i) 2006; (ii) 2007; (iii) 2008? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: The NSW Oral Health Service Waiting List for Ambulatory Care is reported at an Area Health Service level and is published on the NSW Health website at: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/cohs/health_services.asp *6445 VANDERFIELD BUILDING—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— (1) What plans does NSW Health have for the Vanderfield Building in the grounds of Royal North Shore Hospital? (2) Will the building be preserved? Answer— I refer the Member to my response to Question No. 5960 in the Legislative Assembly. *6446 FISHING BY-CATCH—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, Minister for State Development— (1) (a) What is the Department of Primary Industries assessing when it looks at fishing by-catch? (b) Why does it assess by-catch? (2) What is the relevance of by-catch data when most of the by-catch is alive and immediately returned to its water habitat? (3) Are there current concerns with the amount of by-catch? 6132 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

(4) Does the department believe there are better ways in which to manage by-catch that are not currently being utilised? Answer— (1) (a) Fisheries by-catch occurs when a species that is not specifically targeted is caught. (b) Any mortality of by-catch species can impact on fish stocks and biodiversity in aquatic environments. (2) Some by-catch species in small-scale fisheries are characterised by short-term survival and, in many industrial fisheries, such as oceanic trawling, most of the by-catch does not survive. (3) No. (4) By-catch is managed in NSW by developing and mandating selective fishing gear to reduce the quantity of by-catch. NSW DPI is continually reviewing arrangements in NSW managed fisheries to ensure by-catch is minimal. *6448 NARRABRI RAIL STATION—Mr Kevin Humphries asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— Will the minister support the leasing of a vacant section of the Narrabri Rail Station for use by the local community radio station as previously requested? Answer— I am advised: RailCorp supports and encourages the use of vacant premises for community purposes where possible. RailCorp suggests that any community group interested in leasing vacant premises contact its Property Division on 1300 885 113. *6452 HOT WATER REBATE—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— (1) How many people in Sutherland Shire have been recipients of the Hot Water Rebate since 1 April 2007? (2) How many people in Sutherland Shire have been refused a rebate since 1 April 2007? Answer— (1) Hot water system rebates commenced on 1 October 2007. As of 30 April 2009, 556 rebates had been paid to recipients in the Sutherland Shire. (2) As of 30 April 2009, 2 hot water system rebate applications have been refused in the Sutherland Shire. *6454 BISPHENOL A PLASTICS—Ms Clover Moore asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— Given Bisphenol A (BPA) plastics have been found to leach out of products when exposed to hot liquids through washing or heating in microwaves, and that many common products are made with BPA plastics including baby bottles and drink bottles: (1) What research is the NSW Government undertaking and⁄or assessing on the health implications of BPA use, including on the promotion of breast cancer cells? (2) What conclusions has the NSW Government made based on this research? (3) What education campaigns is the NSW Government considering to inform people of the potential dangers of heating BPA products, such as through warming milk in microwaves or washing containers in dishwashers? (4) What further action will the NSW Government take in response to growing concern about the use of BPA plastics? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) to (4) NSW Health continues to liaise with Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) and the NSW Food Authority to monitor and review epidemiological and other evidence about the potential health effects of BPA. FSANZ advice concurs with that of the European Union's Food Safety Authority (EFSA) who commissioned a very detailed expert report on BPA. In April 2008 FSANZ published its stance on the BPA issue after reviewing the EFSA assessment. 6133 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

This information is available at: http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/newsroom/factsheets/factsheets2008/ bisphenolabpaandfood3898.cfm *6455 MANAGED ALCOHOL PROGRAMS—Ms Clover Moore asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— With respect to the Managed Alcohol program run by Ottawa's Inner City Health in the ByWard Market that houses, feeds and manages the alcohol consumption of 30 long-term homeless and chronic drinkers: (1) Has this program saved an estimated $3.5 million by reducing or eliminating its clients' frequent visits to hospital emergency departments? (2) Has the provision of regular hourly alcohol reduced these clients' alcohol consumption by an estimated two-thirds and dramatically improved their quality of life? (3) What assessment has the Government made of the value of this program and its cost-effectiveness in reducing health care, policing and cleansing costs? (4) Has the Government considered managed alcohol programs for chronic drinkers who have failed at detoxification and treatment for alcohol? (5) What programs does the Government provide that address chronic drinkers who have been unable to stop drinking and currently drink in inner city parks and streets? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) to (5) I have noted the Member's interest in the Canadian initiative and would refer her to the relevant authorities in that country for the information she seeks. In NSW a medical approach is being taken to address chronic alcohol abuse, in line with Government commitments under the NSW Summit on Alcohol Abuse in 2003. The NSW Government has recently commenced a trial of a new system of involuntary drug and alcohol treatment for severely substance dependant people. This trial focuses on patients' detoxification during a relatively short period of compulsory intervention and provides for the co- ordinated delivery of a broad range of aftercare services in the community. These aftercare services are critical to patients' health and safety immediately following discharge as well as their longer-term rehabilitation. It is important to note that this is a trial and broader application will be considered in due course. *6456 MOBILE ADVERTISING VEHICLES—Ms Clover Moore asked the Minister for Local Government, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— With respect to the increasing number of vehicles being used as mobile advertising, which cause traffic and parking congestion as well as air, noise and visual pollution, what action can local councils take to address the impacts of mobile advertising vehicles under the Local Government Act? Answer— I provide the following details in response to your questions: There are a number of provisions in the Local Government Act 1993 that empower local councils to regulate parked mobile advertising vehicles. Councils may regulate parking on community or operational land by erecting a notice or notices on such land under section 632 of the Local Government Act 1993. Parking contrary to such a notice is an offence under the Act. A council can also issue a person with an order under section 124 of the Act to remove an object from a public place or prevent any object being deposited there. Such an order can be made where the object is an obstruction, a danger, an annoyance or an inconvenience to the public. *6457 REGISTER OF CORRESPONDENCE—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— (1) Does the Minister's department maintain a register of correspondence (letters and emails) from citizens and Members of Parliament? (2) Are items numbered and their progress tracked through the department? 6134 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

(3) Are acknowledgement letters routinely sent when correspondence is received? (4) How many items of correspondence warranting responses were received by the Minister's department in the past year? (5) Are target response times set for substantive responses to be sent? (6) What was the average response time for substantive responses from the Minister or her department to correspondence received during 2008? Answer— (1) Yes. (2) Yes. (3) Yes, to all Members of Parliament. (4) 3423 between 14 May 2008 and 14 May 2009. (5) Yes. (6) Response times vary between 1 and 30 days according to the nature and urgency of a matter. However, about 40% of all matters were responded to by the due date. A further 40% were responded to within 30 days of the due date. *6458 REGISTER OF CORRESPONDENCE—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— (1) Does the Minister's department maintain a register of correspondence (letters and emails) from citizens and Members of Parliament? (2) Are items numbered and their progress tracked through the department? (3) Are acknowledgement letters routinely sent when correspondence is received? (4) How many items of correspondence warranting responses were received by the Minister's department in the past year? (5) Are target response times set for substantive responses to be sent? (6) What was the average response time for substantive responses from the Minister or her department to correspondence received during 2008? Answer— (1) to (6) The Ministerial Office has an appropriate correspondence management system. Response times are determined according to the nature of the correspondence received. In general the Department of Environment and Climate Change and the Department of Commerce are allocated four weeks to prepare responses to routine correspondence and return these to the Ministerial Office. *6459 REGISTER OF CORRESPONDENCE—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— (1) Does the Minister's department maintain a register of correspondence (letters and emails) from citizens and Members of Parliament? (2) Are items numbered and their progress tracked through the department? (3) Are acknowledgement letters routinely sent when correspondence is received? (4) How many items of correspondence warranting responses were received by the Minister's department in the past year? (5) Are target response times set for substantive responses to be sent? (6) What was the average response time for substantive responses from the Minister or his department to correspondence received during 2008? Answer— (1) Yes. (2) Yes. (3) Yes, for ministerial correspondence. (4) Housing NSW registered 2,447 items of ministerial correspondence during 2007-08. This figure does not include departmental correspondence received during this time. (5) Yes. (6) Response times vary depending on the urgency and nature of the matter. *6461 REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATIONS—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— (1) Do Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) receive funding through the Department of Education and Training (DET)? 6135 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

(2) How much funding did RTOs receive from DET in (budgeted allocation where possible): (a) 2006-2007; (b) 2007-2008; (c) 2008-2009 ? (3) Would the Minister provide a list of the programs that the RTO funding from DET is intended for? (4) Have the RTOs not received any funding under Strategic Skills Programs (SSP) in 2009 to continue their programs in delivering training and assessment services? (5) (a) What is the reason for the delay in funding? (b) Has the funding been cancelled? (6) If the funding has been cancelled, what are DET and the NSW Government planning to do to ensure that the needs of workers to gain recognition of skill or training to gain new skills are met? (7) Has information been provided from DET to RTOs reliant on SSP funding explaining the reason for the delay⁄cancellation of funding for 2009? (8) If not, when does the department expect to notify RTOs with an update on their funding situation, particularly for the recognition of workers' skills and training in new skills? Answer— (1) Yes. (2) Budget allocations for the NSW Training Market are: (a) 2006-2007 - $82.125 million; (b) 2007-2008 - $85.067 million; (c) 2008-2009 - $89.620 million. (3) Programs administered under the NSW Training Market include: • the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Training Program, which funds the delivery of the structured training requirement of selected apprenticeships and new entrant traineeships in NSW; • the Strategic Skills Program, which funds short courses for upskilling job seekers and existing workers, including those who may face barriers to entering training and the workforce; and • the Pre-Vocational Training Program, which funds pre-apprenticeship and pre-traineeship courses in trade and non-trade skill shortage areas. The Department will soon implement the third phase of the Productivity Places Program which will provide training for 175,000 jobseekers and existing workers in New South Wales over the next four years. (4) To date in 2009, registered training organisations have received around $3 million in funding through the Strategic Skills Program. (5) Funding for the Strategic Skills Program has not been cancelled but fully expended due to substantial growth in entry level traineeships in the last two years. (6) n⁄a (7) The Strategic Skills Program is not designed to provide recurrent funding to providers but to address emerging industry and community skills needs. The Department informed registered training organisations about current funding arrangements on 3 April 2009 through the Training Matters newsletter, sent to all registered providers delivering training under this Program, and via the Department's Training Market website. (8) The Department will continue to keep registered training organisations informed about funding arrangements for the Strategic Skills Program. *6462 CERTIFICATE 4 IN ENROLLED NURSING—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— In relation to Certificate 4 in Enrolled Nursing (EN) in NSW: (1) When will the Certificate 4 course in Enrolled Nursing (EN) be available at TAFE and other registered institutions in NSW? (2) As the EN certificate is being brought in line with EN education in other states, has the Minister had discussions with the Commonwealth Government and the Education Ministers of other states in order to ensure that this course will available in NSW by 2010? (3) How many other TAFE courses are being brought in line with the other states? (4) What are the names of these courses? 6136 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

Answer— (1) The Certificate IV is from the current National HLT07 Health Training Package and is already available for all relevant providers to deliver. (2) The Certificate IV is already available. (3) TAFE NSW currently delivers approximately 1,200 courses. TAFE NSW delivers nationally recognised training which is recognised by other training providers in all States and Territories, under the requirements of the Australian Quality Training Framework. (4) These courses are listed on the TAFE NSW website. *6463 GRIFFITH BASE HOSPITAL—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— In relation to Griffith Base Hospital: (1) Following reports that a large slab of concrete fell from the concrete bollards at the front of Griffith Base Hospital last month, what are the expected repair costs to Greater Southern Area Health Service and NSW Health? (2) How long are the repairs to the concrete bollards of Griffith Base Hospital expected to take? (3) When will the engineering assessments on the concrete bollards be completed? (4) As the Emergency Department's entrance has been closed indefinitely after the concrete bollards failed engineering tests, when does NSW Health anticipate that the entrance will be reopened? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) and (2) A detailed remediation works program, scope and cost plan are currently being developed. (3) Engineering assessments of existing concrete bollards have now been completed. Results from these structural reports are now being incorporated into plans for remedial works. (4) Alternate access has been provided ensuring entry to the Emergency Department and minimising service disruption during remediation of the affected areas. It is anticipated that the Emergency Department's usual entrance will be reopened shortly. *6466 VISITING MEDICAL OFFICERS—OUTSTANDING PAYMENTS—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— In relation to the late payment of Tweed Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) salaries and their payment structure: (1) What are the number of VMO's at Tweed Hospital that have had contract payments outstanding for 30 days? (2) What are the number of VMO's at Tweed Hospital that have had contract payments outstanding for over 45 days? (3) What is the total amount outstanding? (4) When will this be paid? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: I am advised: (1) to (4) The level of detail requested by the Member is not readily available from Health Support Services or the North Coast Area Health Service. On 18 May 2009 corrective payment action was taken by Health Support Services, in response to a directive from the Chief Executive of the North Coast Area Health Service that all the Tweed Hospital Visiting Medical Officer timesheets be paid within 30 days of submission. The Area Health Service is working with Health Support Services staff to ensure this continues for all Visiting Medical Officers. The Chief Executive has also discussed this matter with the Chair of The Tweed Hospital Medical Staff Council, who has indicated that he is satisfied with the steps that are being taken by the Area Health Service to ensure that VMO payments are made in accordance with the Area Health Service's contractual obligations. 6137 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

*6467 POLICY MANAGER—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, Minister for State Development— Given the department's recent advertisements for a Policy Manager to provide "high level strategic policy and legislative advice on climate change issues": (1) (a) Is this a new position? (b) If not, who was previously advising the Minister on climate change? (2) Why is this position required, when the Department of Environment and Climate Change already has 490 employees in its Climate Change, Policy and Programs group? Answer— (1) and (2) This is a matter for the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment. *6468 BLUESCOPE STEEL—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, Minister for State Development— (1) How is NSW going to make up the generating shortfall created by BlueScope Steel's decision to shelve its proposed 220 MW co-generation plant? (2) What power generating projects were delayed as a result of BlueScope's plans to build the co- generation plant? (3) Are those projects now back on the drawing board after Bluescope's decision not to build the co- generation plant? Answer— (1) I am advised that there is no shortfall to be made up as a result of BlueScope Steel's recent announcement. (2) and (3) I am not aware that any projects have been delayed as a result of this project no longer proceeding. *6469 RENEWABLE ENERGY TARGET—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, Minister for State Development— With respect to the report (The Australian, 6 May) that wind power will make up half or most of the 20 per cent Renewable Energy Target: (1) Is this report correct? (2) How will NEMMCO maintain a high reliability standard and accurately match electricity demand with supply when the wind doesn't blow? (3) Will NSW need to upgrade its grids and build more gas-fired reserve generation capacity to cover for periods when the wind doesn't blow? Answer— (1) The amount of wind power to be installed across Australia under the Renewable Energy Target is a matter for the wind industry. (2) and (3) I refer to my answer to Question 5179. *6470 PEARLMAN INQUIRY—Mr Greg Smith asked the Minister for Roads— (1) What action has the NSW Government taken to implement the recommendations of the Pearlman Inquiry into the M7 - F3 link? (2) What money has the Government expended to investigate the feasibility of: (a) a tunnel from the M2 to F3; (b) a roadway from the M7 across the Hawkesbury to Kariong? Answer— I am advised: (1) In June 2008 the NSW Government made an Infrastructure Audit Submission to Infrastructure Australia. The submission identified improving northern access to Sydney from the Hunter, Central Coast and the high growth Sydney-Brisbane corridor through road links between the F3 and the Sydney Orbital Network as a key priority for land transport infrastructure in NSW. 6138 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

In October 2008, the NSW Government made a further submission to Infrastructure Australia seeking project funding for the F3 to M2 link. This project was is not included in the current list of priority and priority pipeline projects recommended by Infrastructure Australia for the Federal Budget for 2009-10. (2) (a) The F3 to Sydney Orbital Link Study was completed in 2004 and the RTA's subsequent review of project cost estimates, traffic demand and financial forecasts were funded by the Federal Government. The total expenditure (including project management cost) was approximately $6.2 million. (b) No money has been spent to investigate the feasibility of a roadway from the M7 across the Hawkesbury to Kariong after completion of the Sinclair Knight Merz study. *6472 DENTAL WAITING LISTS—Mr George Souris asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— (1) How many people are on the waiting list for public dental services from the electorate of Upper Hunter? (2) How many of these people are: (a) under 18 years of age; (b) between 18 and 65 years of age; (c) over 65 years of age? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) and (2) The data sought is not routinely collated on the basis of electorate. The NSW Oral Health Service Waiting List for Ambulatory Care is reported at an Area Health Service level and is published on the NSW Health website at: http:⁄⁄www.health.nsw.gov.au⁄cohs⁄health_services.asp *6473 ASBESTOS IN SCHOOLS—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— (1) Following the recent audit by the Department of Education and Training, which schools in the Pittwater electorate were found to contain asbestos? (2) At each of these schools, how many asbestos incidents were identified? (3) Of these schools, how many were deemed safe and will only be monitored? (4) When will work commence at each of the schools not considered to be safe? Answer— (1) and (2) The Department of Education and Training provides information about the existence and location of any known or presumed asbestos-containing materials at all Department schools, including those in the Pittwater electorate, in its asbestos register. Any member of the public is able to access this register via the Department's website. (3) and (4) The majority of asbestos-containing materials at schools listed in the asbestos register are low risk, meaning that the material is well contained and will not release fibres unless disturbed. Low risk materials only require monitoring by the Department. All medium and high risk items identified in the 2008 asbestos registers have since been addressed by the Department. *6474 PUBLIC HOUSING—PITTWATER ELECTORATE—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— (1) How many residential properties are under the ownership of the Department of Housing in the Pittwater electorate? (2) How many people are housed in public housing properties in the Pittwater electorate? (3) How many clients are currently on the waiting list for public housing in the Pittwater electorate as at 30 April 2009? Answer— (1) 40. (2) Approximately 70. (3) The number of people on the Housing Register is detailed each year in the Housing NSW Annual Report. 6139 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

*6475 NEW AND UPGRADED SCHOOL FACILITIES—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— (1) Of the $878 million allocated in the 2008-2009 budget to be spent on upgrading and building new school facilities, how much will be spent on public schools in the Pittwater electorate? (2) Of this amount, what works will be funded in which schools? (3) When is work expected to begin on the proposed projects? Answer— (1) Out of the 2008-2009 Budget $3,709,000 will be spent on major and minor capital works at schools in the electorate of Pittwater. This figure does not include maintenance spending on schools in the electorate as this expenditure is yet to be finalised. (2) and (3) Avalon Public School: provision of a security fence is in planning and expected to commence in July 2009. Bilgola Plateau Public School: provision of a security fence has been completed. Bilgola Plateau Public School: grounds remediation is currently in the consultation phase. A construction commencement date cannot be provided at this time. Elanora Heights Public School toilet upgrade has been completed. Mona Vale Public School: provision of a security fence has been completed. Narrabeen Sports High School: the installation of a hand rail system has been completed. Newport Public School: Upgrade to provide six new home bases, upgrade of canteen, refurbishment and extension of staff facilities is in construction. Pittwater High School: installation of first floor covered link way has been completed. Pittwater High School: Science lab upgrade is in planning and expected to commence in July 2009. *6476 YOUNG PEOPLE IN RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE PROGRAM—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— (1) How many people in NSW are part of the Young People in Residential Aged Care Program? (2) How many of these are in the Pittwater electorate? Answer— (1) and (2) As at 30 April 2009, 180 people have been deemed eligible to receive services under the NSW Younger People in Residential Aged Care (YPIRAC) Program. Of these, 147 are already receiving services, including accommodation, In-Reach and In-Home packages (which consist of a range of services, such as physiotherapy, community access and support to visit family and friends), home modifications and equipment. Planning is currently underway for other eligible people to receive appropriate services. *6477 MONA VALE HOSPITAL—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— (1) (a) Does the Government have plans to repair and maintain the air-conditioning system at Mona Vale Hospital? (b) If so, what are the details of these plans? (2) (a) Does the Government have any plans to remove asbestos sheeting from Mona Vale Hospital? (b) If so, what are the details of these plans? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) Yes, Mona Vale Hospital has an allocated budget for repairs, maintenance and renewals of equipment. (2) Yes, Mona Vale Hospital has a progressive asbestos removal program in place. Specific plans are prepared in relation to the management of asbestos removal and the delivery of patient services as the removal program proceeds through nominated wards. *6478 STATE HERITAGE REGISTER—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6140 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

In how many cases has a site (or part of a site) under the department's consideration regarding a development proposal also been nominated by the Heritage Council for inclusion on the State Heritage Register? Answer— I am advised that there have been two matters considered by the Department as major projects while also being subject to State Heritage Register nominations - Currawong and Catherine Hill Bay. *6479 “TAKING PRESSURE OFF PUBLIC HOSPITALS” INITIATIVE—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— In relation to the Commonwealth Government's "Taking Pressure off Public Hospitals" initiative: (1) Has a response from the Minister been made to Cr Kerry Child with regards to her 16 April 2009 and 1 May 2009 correspondence to the Minister regarding the Bellingen Hospital's Emergency Department submission for the North Coast Area Health Service's (NCAHS) application under the Commonwealth Government's "Taking Pressure off Public Hospitals" initiative? (2) If not, when will a response be provided to Cr Kerry Child? (3) Has the NSW Government provided the Commonwealth Government with their implementation plans for the "Taking Pressure off Public Hospitals" initiative? (4) If not, when will these plans be provided to the Commonwealth Government? (5) Given that under the National Partnership Agreement, the States and Territories are required to provide the Commonwealth Government with implementation plans by April 2009, has this deadline been met by the NSW Government, NSW Health and the Minister? (6) Given that the Honourable Jan McLucas has informed Cr Kerry Child in writing that $248.569 million was provided to the NSW Government from the Commonwealth Government for the "Taking Pressure off Public Hospitals" initiative, what is the current status of these funds? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) and (2) A response to Ms K Child was issued under the signature of the Parliamentary Secretary for Health on 25 May 2009. (3) Yes. (4) Not applicable. (5) No. (6) In conjunction with the Emergency Care Taskforce and Area Health services, NSW has proposed that the funding of approximately $60M annually be used to: (a) expand both acute inpatient and community support services to assist Emergency Departments; (b) assist Emergency Departments through upgrading of equipment; (c) enhance the assessment of persons presenting to Emergency Departments through strengthening of triage and provision of alternative service models for less acute patients; and (d) supporting better allocation of senior medical staffing in Emergency Departments. It is anticipated that the additional funding will be made available by the Commonwealth from July 2009. *6480 DEPARTMENTAL LIAISON OFFICERS—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— In relation to Departmental Liaison Officers in NSW Maritime: (1) How many Departmental Liaison Officers have been employed by NSW Maritime (FTE) for each financial year from 2003-2004 to date? (2) What were the total annual salaries paid for those staff in (1) for each financial year from 2003-2004 to date? (3) How many media staff have been employed by NSW Maritime (FTE) for each financial year from 2003-2004 to date? (4) What were the total annual salaries paid to those staff in (3) for each financial year from 2003-2004 to date? Answer— 6141 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

(1) and (2) Departmental Liaison Officers employed since creation of the Ports and Waterways Portfolio in February 2006 are paid in accordance with the pay scales listed in the NSW Maritime Enterprise Agreement. (3) and (4) There are two staff in NSW Maritime's communications area, whose main role is the promotion of safety. They are paid in accordance with the pay scales listed in the NSW Maritime Enterprise Agreement. *6481 DEPARTMENTAL LIAISON OFFICERS—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Roads— In relation to Departmental Liaison Officers in the Roads and Traffic Authority: (1) How many Departmental Liaison Officers have been employed by the Roads and Traffic Authority (FTE) for each financial year from 1995-1996 to date? (2) What were the total annual salaries paid for those staff in (1) for each financial year from 1995-1996 to date? (3) How many media staff have been employed by the Roads and Traffic Authority (FTE) for each financial year from 1995-1996 to date? (4) What were the total annual salaries paid to those staff in (3) for each financial year from 1995-1996 to date? Answer— I am advised: NOTE: Due to system changes to recording and categorising position data, information is only available from 2003-2004 to date. (1) Departmental Liaison Officers employed by the RTA for each financial year from 1995-1996 to date: 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 (to date) FTE .8 1 2.8 1 1 1 (2) Total annual salaries for staff in (1): 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 (to date) Total Salaries $57,576 $80,734 $137,252 $93,290 $91,556 $89,556 (3) Media staff employed by the RTA for each financial year from 1995-1996 to date: 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 (to date) FTE 7 6 6.8 6 5 4 (4) Total annual salaries for staff in (3): 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 (to date) Total Salaries $527,570 $690,802 $702,920 $665,266 $600,613 $522,466

*6483 POWER-ASSISTED PEDAL CYCLES—Mr John Turner asked the Minister for Roads— (1) Has the Government or the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) developed a description of power- assisted pedal cycle characteristics? (2) If so, has it been circulated to other jurisdictions and interested parties for comment? (3) If so, what were those jurisdictions or interested parties? (4) If so, when was it circulated to those jurisdictions or interested parties? (5) If so, has a consistent adoption of the description of assisted pedal cycles occurred? (6) If so, what is that consistent description of assisted pedal cycles? (7) If there is no consistent description of assisted pedal cycles, why not? (8) If no consistent description of assisted pedal cycles has been adopted, when will it be adopted? (9) If a description of assisted pedal cycle characteristics has been completed, has the Minister or the RTA consulted with other jurisdictions in order to put forward a proposal to the Federal Government to amend the Australian Design Rules that apply to assisted pedal cycles? (10) If so, to which jurisdictions did the Minister or RTA put the proposal? (11) If so, has the Minister or the RTA put a proposal to the Federal Government to amend the Australian Design Rules concerning power-assisted pedal cycles? (12) If so, when? (13) If so, has there been an outcome? (14) If so, what was the outcome? (15) If the Minister or the RTA has not put a proposal to the Federal Government to amend the Australian Design Rules concerning power-assisted pedal cycles, why not? 6142 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

(16) If not, when will the Minister or the RTA put such a proposal to the Federal Government? Answer— I am advised: (1) The current definition for power assisted pedal cycles in the Australian Design Rules is used nationally. It was unanimously agreed with other Australian jurisdictions in 2008 that the RTA would undertake the work needed to formulate the revised definition. The RTA's Centre for Road Safety has developed this revised definition. (2) Yes. (3) The paper detailing the proposed revised definition was sent to representatives of the road authorities from all jurisdictions, other government agencies, some federal government agencies and a variety of interested groups, including users, suppliers and retailers. The complete list of recipients to date is: NSW Motor Accident Authority; NSW Police; NSW Office of Fair Trading in the Dept of Commerce; ACT Office of Transport; Department of Infrastructure, Environment and Resources, Tasmania; Department of Primary Industry, Western Australia; WA Transport; WA Department of the Premier and Cabinet; Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure South Australia; Queensland Transport; members of the Australian Road Rules Maintenance Group; members of the Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board; members of the Road Safety Task Force; Vic Roads; the Air Quality Section, Environment Standards Branch, of the Federal Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts; the Vehicle Standards Section of the Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government; Australia Post; Land Transport NZ; Ministry of Transport NZ; City of Sydney Council; North Sydney Council; Glenorchy City Council; Monash University's Institute of Transport Studies; Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University; the Australia Bicycle Council; Bicycle Federation of Australia; Bicycle NSW; Cycling Promotion Fund; Retail Cycle Traders Australia; commercial interests including Eazy Ride Pty Limited, Elation Ebikes, Electric Vehicles PL, Chiarelli HealthCare, AccessFirst, Aeronautical, No Sweat Bikes, Pearsons Transport Resource Centre P⁄L, Pedapod, Powercorpushies, retailer of electric bike parts and kits, Rock Solid Bicycle Engines, Eureka Mobility & E-Cycle, The Electric Bicycle Co.; and a number of individuals. (4) Since 21 May 2009. (5) At this stage the revised definition has not yet been adopted. It has been circulated for comment and feedback. Once this has been received, a working party will be convened to finalise the definition. (6) See the answer to (5). (7) As stated in the answer to (1), there is a consistent description of power assisted pedal cycles. (8) Not applicable. (9) A formal approach will be made to the Federal Government to amend the Australian Design Rules concerning power-assisted pedal cycles once the RTA's Centre for Road Safety has completed the review of the proposal. (10) All jurisdictions in Australia have been party to the project to revise the definition for power assisted pedal cycles undertaken by the RTA. (11) See the answer to (9). (12) Not applicable. (13) Not applicable. (14) Not applicable (15) A formal approach will be made to the Federal Government to amend the Australian Design Rules concerning power-assisted pedal cycles once the RTA's Centre for Road Safety has completed the review of the proposal. (16) See the answer to (15).

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6484 MOUNT DRUITT HOSPITAL—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6143 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

6487 SYDNEY AIRPORT SALE CLAIMS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— 6488 DURALIE COAL MINE—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— *6489 PUBLIC HOUSING—BULL STREET MAYFIELD—Mr Craig Baumann asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— With reference to the refurbishment of the Department of Housing's Bull Street premises, referred to in recent Ministerial correspondence (5 March 2009): (1) What is the estimated cost of redeveloping the public housing complex at Bull Street, Mayfield? (2) Will the redevelopment increase or decrease the number of public housing tenants in the Mayfield area and by how much? (3) How many properties does the Department of Housing own in Mayfield? (4) How many tenants are currently in these properties as at 23 March 2009? (5) Does the Department have a limit as to what percentage of residents in a suburb are public housing tenants? (6) What community consultation has or will the NSW Government and⁄or Department of Housing conduct with nearby residents (public and private) regarding the redevelopment? Answer— (1) The Funding Agreement between Newcastle City Council and Housing NSW has not as yet been finalised. (2) If approved, the proposed redevelopment will reduce the density. (3) 333. (4) There are 274 tenancy agreements in place. (5) No. A priority under the NSW Housing Strategy is for the deconcentration of public housing areas and transforming the public housing asset into a socially integrated and diverse affordable housing system. (6) Housing NSW will use the standard communication process for development applications with Newcastle City Council once the application is lodged. 6491 DEPUTY PREMIER’S PRIVATE STAFF—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6492 BUS SERVICE CUTBACKS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6493 WILLIAM STREET TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Roads— *6494 PAYROLL TAX INCENTIVE SCHEME—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— (1) How many businesses in the Ryde electorate have been recipients of the Payroll Tax Incentive Scheme since 13 May 2007? (2) How many businesses across NSW have been recipients of the Payroll Tax Incentive Scheme since 13 May 2007? (3) How many applications for businesses in the Ryde electorate are still being considered? (4) (a) Have any businesses been refused? (b) If so, for what reason? Answer— (1) to (4) Locations in the Ryde electorate are not included in the coverage of the Payroll Tax Incentive Scheme. Since 13 May 2007, 512 applications from businesses in eligible locations have been accepted into the Scheme. *6495 PENSIONER ENERGY REBATE—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, Minister for State Development— 6144 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

(1) How many people in the Ryde electorate have been recipients of the Pensioner Energy Rebate since 1 April 2007? (2) How many people across NSW have been recipients of the Pensioner Energy Rebate since 1 April 2007? (3) How many applications for people in the Ryde electorate are still being considered? (4) Has anyone been refused? (5) If so, for what reason? (6) Does the Government intend to increase the Pensioner Energy Rebate? (a) If yes, when and by how much? (b) If not, why not? Answer— I am advised: (1) The Department of Water and Energy does not maintain this data on an electorate basis (2) For the 2007-08 financial year there were 666,554 recipients of the Pensioner Energy Rebate. For 2008/09, as at 30 April 2009, there were 707,912 recipients. (3) Refer to (1) above. (4) and (5) Pensioners are eligible for the Pensioner Energy Rebate if they: • hold a Pensioner Concession Card issued by Centrelink or the Commonwealth Department of Veterans' Affairs; or • receive either the Pension for War Widows or War Widowers or a Disability Pension at the "totally and permanently incapacitated" (TPI) rate or "extreme disablement adjustment" (EDA) rate from the Department of Veterans' Affairs. (6) and (a) The Pensioner Energy Rebate will be increased to $130 from 1 July 2009. The Rebate will also be indexed to the CPI and extended to a select group of health care card holders (carer (child under 16), sickness allowance and special benefit). (b) Not applicable. 6496 SCHOOL ZONES IN RYDE—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Roads— 6500 BRIDGE OVER SHOALHAVEN RIVER—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Roads— *6501 SCHOOL PERIMETER SECURITY FENCING—Mrs Shelley Hancock asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— Which schools in the South Coast electorate will receive perimeter security fencing in the next two years? Answer— In the South Coast electorate, planning is underway for security fences at Shoalhaven High School and Nowra Public School. Additional projects to install security fencing at schools across New South Wales will be announced following the 2009⁄10 State Budget. *6502 HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS—SOUTH COAST ELECTORATE—Mrs Shelley Hancock asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— (1) (a) Are there any plans for the Department of Housing to construct new dwellings in the South Coast electorate? (b) If so, where? (2) Will these dwellings consist of apartments and⁄or units of two storeys or greater? (3) Will the Department of Housing lodge a Development Application through Shoalhaven City Council for each development? Answer— (1) (a) Yes. (b) In Nowra. Housing NSW is also currently assessing tenders for land and unit development under the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan. No indication as to where these sites are can be given at this time. (2) and (3) When the assessment is finalised, Housing NSW will enter into discussions with local 6145 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

Councils on any proposed development. *6504 LOCAL GOVERNMENT RED TAPE—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Minister for Local Government, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— What progress has the Department of Local Government made with the continuation of its review of local government red tape as identified in the 2007-2008 annual report and referred to generally in the State Plan? Answer— I provide the following details in response to your questions: The Department of Local Government has made the following progress in reducing local government red tape: • The number of times a council may claim for reimbursement of pensioner rebate payments has been reduced from three to one per year; • A standard policy has been issued for the approval of fireworks displays in local government areas to provide greater certainty and consistency to businesses; • The proposed Integrated Planning and Reporting legislation will streamline reporting requirements for local councils and reduce red tape; and • Councils' statutory reporting requirements in their annual reports will be streamlined by removing provisions made redundant as a result of proposed Integrated Planning and Reporting legislation. 6506 SUBSIDIES PAID—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6507 INFRASTRUCTURE COORDINATOR GENERAL—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6508 PROPOSED RIVERSTONE BUSINESS PARK—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6509 PLANS FOR THE NEWCASTLE CBD—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6510 FOI APPLICATIONS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6511 FOI APPLICATIONS DECLINED—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6512 PROPOSED REZONING OF LAND—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— *6513 DISCUSSIONS ON FEDERALLY-FUNDED INFRASTRUCTURE—Mr Brad Hazzard asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— (1) On what dates and what discussions has the Minister had with Bob Leece in relation to delivery of Federally-funded infrastructure in NSW in the lead-up to the Federal Budget announcements? (2) On what dates and what discussions did the Minister have with the Federal Treasurer in relation to delivery of Federally-funded infrastructure in NSW in the lead-up to the Federal Budget announcements? Answer— During the course of my work as Minister for Infrastructure I meet with many people. *6516 MEETING WITH FEDERAL MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE—Mr Brad Hazzard asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— (1) Prior to the Federal Budget being announced, on what date or dates did the Minister meet the Federal Minister for Infrastructure in the preceding 12 months? (2) In the event that you did meet him, and discussed infrastructure issues, what priorities did you express as infrastructure needs for NSW? 6146 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

(3) What reasons did the Federal Government give in relation to their infrastructure funding of public transport in NSW? Answer— (1) In the course of my work as Minister for Infrastructure I meet with many people. (2) The NSW Government's Infrastructure Audit Submission to Infrastructure Australia is a public document. (3) The Federal Government's National Infrastructure Priorities is a public document. *6517 COUNTRY AREAS PROGRAM—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— (1) Which public, central or high schools in the Burrinjuck electorate receive funding under the Country Areas Program? (2) Which public, central or high schools in the Burrinjuck electorate do not receive funding under the Country Areas Program? (3) How much funding does each of the schools in (1) receive? Answer— (1) The Federal Government Country Areas Program no longer exists for NSW Government schools. From 2009 Federal funding for NSW Government schools is provided under the National Education Agreement and the National Partnerships, and does not include targeted funding such as that previously provided for the Country Areas Program. The New South Wales Government, through the NSW Department of Education and Training, recognises the importance of supporting its geographically isolated school communities and has funded the Country Areas Program for eligible NSW Government schools in the Burrinjuck electorate for 2009-2012. Schools eligible for funding under the NSW Department of Education and Training Country Areas Program are: Bendick Murrell Public School*; Bigga Public School; Binalong Public School; Bongongo Public School; Bribbaree Public School; Caragabal Public School; Galong Public School*; Greenethorpe Public School; Jugiong Public School; Monteagle Public School; Murringo Public School; Quandialla Central School; Reids Flat Public School; Rugby Public School; Rye Park Public School; Wallendbeen Public School; Wee Jasper Public School; and Wyangala Dam Public School. * these schools currently have "teacher withdrawn" status. Funding will be available should either school reopen. (2) Schools not eligible for funding under the NSW Department of Education and Training Country Areas Program are: Berinba Public School; Binda Public School; Boorowa Central School; Bowning Public School; Breadalbane Public School; Collector Public School; Cootamundra High School; Cootamundra Public School; Cowra High School; Cowra Public School; Crookwell Public School; Crookwell High School; Dalton Public School; E A Southee Public School; Eurongilly Public School; Five Mile Tree Public School; Gooloogong Public School; Grenfell Public School; Gundagai Public School; Gundagai South Public School; Gundagai High School; Gundaroo Public School; Gunning Public School ; Holman Place School; Holmwood Public School; Illabo Public School; Koorawatha Public School; Laggan Public School; Lyndhurst Public School; Maimuru Public School; Mandurama Public School; Mulyan Public School; Murrumburrah Public School; Murrumburrah High School; Nangus Public School; Stockinbingal Public School; The Henry Lawson High School; Wombat Public School; Woodstock Public School; Yass Public School; Yass High School; Young Public School; Young North Public School; and Young High School. (3) Funding available to the 18 eligible schools for the NSW Department of Education and Training Country Areas Program is as follows: Bendick Murrell Public School - N⁄A Bigga Public School - $9,104 Binalong Public School - $9,586 Bongongo Public School - $8,195 Bribbaree Public School - $10,449 Caragabal Public School - $7,513 Galong Public School - N⁄A 6147 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

Greenethorpe Public School - $10,342 Jugiong Public School - $8,422 Monteagle Public School - $11,555 Murringo Public School - $10,402 Quandialla Central School - $15,828 Reids Flat Public School - $7,741 Rugby Public School - $7,513 Rye Park Public School - $11,288 Wallendbeen Public School - $8,162 Wee Jasper Public School - $7,286 Wyangala Dam Public School - $7,854 6518 SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANTS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 6519 SPEECH THERAPIST IN YASS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6521 WYANGALA DAM—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 6522 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN GRENFELL—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6523 FLASHING LIGHTS FOR SCHOOLS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Roads— 6524 MEDICAL ASSESSMENT UNIT—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— *6525 PUBLIC HOUSING WAITING LIST—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— (1) How many people⁄families are currently on the waiting list for Department of Housing accommodation in: (a) Hornsby electorate; (b) Hornsby Shire? (2) How many were on these lists in 2002? Answer— (1) and (2) The number of people on the Housing Register is detailed each year in the Housing NSW Annual Report. 6529 GARRAWARRA CENTRE—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— *6531 STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— In relocation to students with disabilities in the Cronulla Electorate: (1) How many students with disabilities attend schools in the Cronulla electorate as at 15 May 2009? (2) How many of those are wheelchair bound as listed in response to question (1)? (3) How may schools in the Cronulla electorate have facilities to accommodate students with disabilities? (4) What measures are in place to improve accessibility to schools for students with disabilities in the Cronulla electorate? Answer— (1) As at May 2009, there are 141 students in the Cronulla Electorate with confirmed disabilities 6148 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

supported in regular and special classes. (2) As at May 2009, there is one student in the Cronulla Electorate who uses a wheelchair. (3) There are five schools in the Cronulla Electorate with facilities to accommodate students with disabilities. There are another two schools which can provide partial access for students with disabilities. (4) The Department of Education and Training's Integration Program is an ongoing program which provides access for students with disabilities, as and when the need arises, based on enrolments received by schools. New buildings in current schools or new schools are being constructed according to the facilities code which includes access for students with a physical disability. 6532 FUNDING FOR GOCUP ROAD UPGRADE—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Roads— 6533 LOCAL AREA COMMANDS—Dr Andrew McDonald to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 6535 CAR HOON CHARGES—Dr Andrew McDonald to ask the Minister for Roads— 6536 UNREGISTERED TRAIL BIKES—Dr Andrew McDonald to ask the Minister for Roads— *6537 NORTHCOTT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER—Ms Clover Moore asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— Given that funding for the current Northcott Community Development Worker's position is due to finish at the end of June: (1) What outcomes has the project achieved over the past two years? (2) Will the Government provide recurrent funding for this position to allow ongoing work with this very disadvantaged community? (3) Will the Government expand the program to include another Community Development Worker to work with public tenants outside the large Northcott estate? (4) Given the success of this program, will the Government fund a Community Development Worker for other estates in the Sydney electorate, such as Woolloomooloo, Chippendale Ultimo and Pyrmont? Answer— (1) The project has focused on building safer and stronger communities, better neighbourhood management, community capacity building and linking service opportunities to community needs. Highlights include: • resident workshops on health, personal safety and reporting crime and antisocial behaviour, and the completion of the Northcott Community Safety Audit; • implementation of recycling, reuse and prevention of illegal dumping initiatives; • support for the Surry Hills Public Tenants Association in events such as "3 Days December", the "Northcott Players" theatre group in "Shakespeare meets Northcott", "Pet Day" and organisation of a working party for the 25th anniversary of Northcott Community Centre celebration; • facilitation of community garden and other initiatives through Neighbourhood Advisory Board Reps. (2) This role is recognised as being key in supporting the development of the community capacity. It will continue to be funded through the ordinary salary budget of Housing NSW. (3) and (4) The Community Development Worker role has been successful in supporting and maintaining the strength, capacity and progress of the Northcott community and the Surry Hills Public Tenant Association. As this group becomes more self-sustainable, the Northcott Community Development Worker will expand their involvement outside of the Northcott Public Housing Area, working in partnership with other existing positions including the Housing Communities Program Worker covering Redfern and Waterloo, the University of NSW Community Development Program workers in Waterloo and Glebe and Public Tenants Resource Service (PTRS) across the Inner City area (including Woolloomooloo, Pyrmont, Ultimo and Chippendale). 6539 REGISTER OF CORRESPONDENCE—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Roads— *6540 REGISTER OF CORRESPONDENCE—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6149 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

(1) Does the Minister's department maintain a register of correspondence (letters and emails) from citizens and Members of Parliament? (2) Are items numbered and their progress tracked through the department? (3) Are acknowledgement letters routinely sent when correspondence is received? (4) How many items of correspondence warranting responses were received by the Minister's department in the past year? (5) Are target response times set for substantive responses to be sent? (6) What was the average response time for substantive responses from the Minister or her department to correspondence received during 2008? Answer— (1) Yes. (2) Yes. (3) Acknowledgement letters are sent when appropriate. (4) This information is available in the Department of Education and Training's 2008 Annual Report. (5) and (6) The time allocated for responses to ministerial correspondence varies according to the nature of the letter. (7) I am confident in the ability of the Department of Education and Training to efficiently manage correspondence. *6541 DEPARTMENTAL LIAISON OFFICERS—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— In relation to Departmental Liaison Officers in the Department of Education and Training: (1) How many Departmental Liaison Officers have been employed by the Department of Education and Training (FTE) for each financial year from 1995-1996 to date? (2) What were the total annual salaries paid for those staff in (1) for each financial year from 1995-1996 to date? (3) How many media staff have been employed by the Department of Education and Training (FTE) for each financial year from 1995-1996 to date? (4) What were the total annual salaries paid to those staff in (3) for each financial year from 1995-1996 to date? Answer— (1) and (2) There are currently two Liaison Officers for the Department of Education and Training working in the office of the Minister for Education and Training. One is a Chief Education Officer [Education Training Services], which carries a salary range of $120,713 to $135,608; the other is 0.6 of a full-time position at Senior Officer 1 level, which has a salary range of $123,260 to $132,816. Staff may be assigned as Liaison Officers for temporary periods or for a short time due to their particular expertise and skills within a portfolio area. Liaison Officers may come from any area of the Department. As such, the Department's central corporate systems do not record in any uniform way the data requested for previous financial years. Such placements provide a professional development opportunity for the employees assigned these positions. (3) There is no data prior to 1998. The number of media staff employed by the Department of Education and Training Media Directorate for each year as at 31 December from 1998 to date is: 1998 - 10 1999 - 12 [including two temporary positions] 2000 - 12 [including two temporary positions] 2001 - 10 2002 - 13 [including two temporary positions] 2003 - 10 2004 - 12 2005 - 9 2006 - 10 2007 - 10 [including one temporary & one 0.6 FTE] 2008 - 9 [including one temporary & one 0.6 FTE] 2009 - 9 [including one 0.6 FTE] The temporary positions included Commonwealth funded trainees and staff to undertake specific project work. 6150 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

(4) Based on the average salary range of each position, an indicative total annual salary for the years 1998 to 2008 is as follows: 1998 - $605,640 1999 - $659,738 2000 - $687,935 2001 - $671,548 2002 - $782,745 2003 - $653,859 2004 - $920,156 2005 - $740,109 2006 - $883,669 2007 - $930,669 2008 - $905,126 The 2008-2009 financial year payment of salaries in the Media Directorate will be $889,533. *6542 EXPULSIONS AND SUSPENSIONS—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— In relation to expulsions and suspensions in NSW public schools: (1) How many students have been expelled from a NSW public school in: (a) 2006; (b) 2007; (c) 2008; (d) 2009 (to date)? (2) How many students have been expelled from the NSW public school system in: (a) 2006; (b) 2007; (c) 2008; (d) 2009 (to date) (3) How many students have been handed long suspensions (up to 20 days) from NSW public schools in: (a) 2006; (b) 2007; (c) 2008; (d) 2009 (to date)? (4) How many students have been handed short suspensions (1 to 4 days) from NSW public schools in: (a) 2006; (b) 2007; (c) 2008; (d) 2009 (to date)? Answer— (1) (a) 2006: 295 (b) 2007: 308 (c) 2008: 323 (d) Suspension and expulsion data is collated and published annually. Data for the 2009 school year is not yet available. (2) No students have been expelled from the NSW public school system for the period 2006 to the present date. (3) (a) Data collected in 2006 did not include the number of students who were given long suspensions. (b) Data collected in 2007 did not include the number of students who were given long suspensions. (c) In 2008, the Department of Education and Training reported on the number of students receiving long suspensions in addition to the number of incidents of long suspension. In 2008, 10,514 students received a long suspension. (d) Suspension and expulsion data is collated and published annually. Data for the 2009 school year is not yet available. (4) (a) In 2006, the number of short suspensions (up to four school days) was 52,220. 6151 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

(b) In 2007, the number of short suspensions (up to four school days) was 53,876. (c) In 2008, the number of short suspensions (up to four schools days) was 54,847. (d) No data for 2009 has been collected from schools at this time. *6543 TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET)—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— In relation to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET): (1) Why does the TVET course in "Aged Care Nursing" not count towards a high school student's UAI? (2) Are there any plans to allow this TVET course to count towards a high school student's UAI in order to provide encouragement to students to take on a career in nursing following high school? (3) How many students in NSW are currently enrolled in this course, broken down by Region? Answer— (1) The courses offered in Aged Care to senior secondary students as part of their Higher School Certificate are not currently part of an Industry Curriculum Framework and therefore do not contribute towards the University Admissions Index. (2) The Office of the Board of Studies is currently undertaking a feasibility study for the possible introduction of a Human Services Industry Curriculum Framework. This may provide an opportunity for the Certificate III Aged Care Work to become part of an Industry Curriculum Framework Course in the future. (3) The TAFE delivered vocational education and training (TVET) enrolments for students in Aged Care courses across is as follows: Hunter⁄Central Coast - 10 Illawarra and South East - 7 New England - 5 North Coast - 76 Northern Sydney - 3 Riverina - 43 South Western Sydney - 4 Western - 23 Western Sydney - 21 Total enrolments - 216 6544 NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE REGULATION—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6545 OUTPATIENT SERVICES—TWEED HOSPITAL—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6546 DENTAL HEALTH CARE—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6547 LORD HOWE ISLAND RAT ERADICATION—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6548 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN NATIONAL PARKS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Hunter, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 6549 SKIFIELDS JOBS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6550 PUBLIC HOSPITAL BEDS—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6152 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

6551 AREA HEALTH SERVICES FINANCES—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6552 MONITORING OF CAR TRAVELLING TIMES—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Roads— 6553 ELECTIVE SURGERY LIST—MONA VALE HOSPITAL—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— *6554 STUDENTS WITH ADD OR ADHD—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— (1) How many students attending primary and secondary schools in the Pittwater electorate have diagnosed Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? (2) What resources are available to support these students? Answer— (1) The Department of Education and Training does not keep records of the number of students in public schools who have a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in regular or special classes but rather provides support based on students' individual educational needs. (2) A range of specialist services to support students in New South Wales public schools who have difficulties in learning are available through the Department's $134 million Learning Assistance Program. Students with Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are included in the group of students supported through this program. This program addresses the specific learning needs of students through direct and intensive instruction and through the professional development of teachers. The Learning Assistance Program employs more than 1,378 specialist teachers who work directly with students and their teachers. The program is flexible and locally managed to ensure that local school needs are met, and able to directly respond to the individual learning needs of students in a timely manner. Principals in conjunction with their learning support team are responsible for identifying and coordinating specialist advice and support from regional or state-based services to support students with additional needs in learning. Students access this program in primary and secondary schools without the need for a diagnosis or label of Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. 6555 COST TO PENSIONERS FOR CT SCANS—Mr John Turner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6557 UNANSWERED CORRESPONDENCE—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Roads— *6558 UNANSWERED CORRESPONDENCE—Mr John Turner asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, Minister for State Development— When will the Minister answer my letter dated 12 March 2009 on behalf Mr David Bond concerning Country Energy pricing? Answer— Your correspondence has already been responded to.

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6559 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS—ROOTY HILL—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Roads— 6153 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

6560 EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— 6561 VICTORIA ROAD COLLAPSE—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— 6562 VICTORIA ROAD COLLAPSE—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 6563 VICTORIA ROAD COLLAPSE—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6564 RATE PEGGING—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Local Government, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— 6565 COST SHIFTING—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Local Government, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— 6566 INFLUENCE OF UNELECTED PERSONS OVER COUNCILS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Local Government, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— 6567 RIVERSTONE MEATWORKERS' COTTAGE AREA—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6568 PLANNING MEETINGS—Mr Kerry Hickey to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6569 SOCIAL IMPACT OF SMOKING BANS—Mr Kerry Hickey to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 6570 EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES—Mr Kerry Hickey to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6571 WATER BUY BACK—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 6572 PRE-PREPARED FOOD—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6573 HUME HIGHWAY AT COOLAC—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Roads— 6574 EXTENSION OF 40 KMH SCHOOL ZONE—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Roads— 6575 PLACEMENT FOR PUBLIC HOUSING—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6576 HOUSING CONSTRUCTION SITES—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6577 KU-RING-GAI PLANNING PANEL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6578 KU-RING-GAI PLANNING PANEL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6579 KU-RING-GAI PLANNING PANEL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6580 MINISTERIAL VISITS TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6154 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

6581 GREATER SOUTHERN AREA HEALTH SERVICE—ANNUAL REPORT—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6582 PRIORITY ACTION SCHOOLS—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6583 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STIMULUS PACKAGE—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6584 AVOS IN THE TWEED ELECTORATE—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— 6585 ESTABLISHMENT OF WATER POLICE BRANCH—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 6586 REZONING LAND IN BYRON SHIRE—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6587 PRINCIPALS PRIORITY BUILDING PROGRAM—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6588 DISABLED STUDENTS SCHOOL TRANSPORT—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6589 CONTRACT REGION 8—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6590 FISHING LICENCES—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, Minister for State Development— 6591 TOLLWAYS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— 6592 TOLLWAYS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer—

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6593 OPENING BOX ROAD—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Roads— 6594 ATTACKS ON INDIAN STUDENTS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 6595 ATTACKS ON INDIAN STUDENTS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 6596 ATTACKS ON INDIAN STUDENTS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— 6597 TRAFFIC FLOW—OVERBRIDGE ROOTY HILL—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Roads— 6598 SALE OF POLICE PADDOCK, HENTY—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 6155 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

6599 ALBURY LOCAL AREA COMMAND TRAIL BIKES—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 6600 FINDINGS AGAINST OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts— 6601 COSTS OF COURT ACTION—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts— 6602 TILLEGRA DAM STUDY—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 6603 AMBULANCE STATIONS—TWO-OFFICER CREWS—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6604 GP SUPERCLINIC IN NELSON BAY—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6605 SPECIAL ASSISTANCE SUBSIDY SCHEME—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6606 MAINTENANCE CONTRACTORS—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6607 SENATE INQUIRY INTO FORGOTTEN AUSTRALIANS—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 6608 RAIL MAINTENANCE REVIEW—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6609 OATLEY TRAIN STATION—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6610 CITYRAIL TRAINS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6611 GRAFFITI ON CITYRAIL TRAINS AND STATIONS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6612 CUSTOMER SERVICE CHARTER—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6613 ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6614 CARDIAC CATHETERISATION LABORATORY—Mr Peter Besseling to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6615 RADIOLOGY SERVICES—Mr Peter Besseling to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6616 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST OVER PUBLIC LAND—Mr Peter Besseling to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 6617 KOALA RECOVERY PLAN—Mr Peter Besseling to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6156 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

6618 CARDIAC CATHETERISATION LABORATORY—Mr Peter Besseling to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6619 ONCOLOGY PATIENTS—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6620 FISHING FOR BAIT—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, Minister for State Development— 6621 PATHOLOGY UNIT—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6622 SOLAR HOT WATER REBATES—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6623 CHILDREN IN ALLEGED HEROIN HOUSE—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Community Services— 6624 CASE PLAN MEETINGS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Community Services— 6625 PENROSE STATE FOREST—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, Minister for State Development— 6628 CENTRAL COAST CASES OF SWINE FLU—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6629 ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT CANCER WARDS—Mr Kerry Hickey to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6630 WATER INDUSTRY COMPETITION ACT 2006—Mr Kerry Hickey to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 6631 FERAL CAMELS—Mr Kerry Hickey to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, Minister for State Development— 6632 GRAIN SALES—Mr Kerry Hickey to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, Minister for State Development— 6633 MURRAY DARLING WATER LICENCES—Mr Kerry Hickey to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 6634 LAND AT CESSNOCK SHOWGROUND—Mr Kerry Hickey to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 6635 NSW POLICE GASO/GSO REVIEW—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 6636 SYDNEY WATER RELOCATION—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 6638 METHANE RELEASE—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6639 FUNDING FOR LIBRARIES—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 6157 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

6640 PARTNERSHIP COMMUNITY PROJECT OFFICER—Mr Kevin Humphries to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— 6641 CAR HOON LAWS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Roads— 6642 PUBLIC HOUSING WAITING LIST—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6643 FLASHING LIGHTS FOR SCHOOLS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Roads— 6644 FLASHING LIGHTS—GLENWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL—Dr Andrew McDonald to ask the Minister for Roads— 6645 MACQUARIE FIELDS PUBLIC SCHOOL—Dr Andrew McDonald to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6646 MRI SCAN FACILITIES—Dr Andrew McDonald to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6647 BULLYING IN SCHOOLS—Mr Wayne Merton to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6648 KU-RING-GAI PLANNING PANEL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6649 KU-RING-GAI PLANNING PANEL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6650 KU-RING-GAI PLANNING PANEL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6651 COASTAL EROSION—Mr Donald Page to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6652 EMU PLAINS DETENTION CENTRE—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Volunteering, Minister for Youth, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs— 6653 PUBLIC HOUSING—MURRUMBIDGEE ELECTORATE—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6654 RAINWATER TANKS IN SCHOOLS REBATE—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 6655 PHOTO ID—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Roads— 6656 RAILWAY STAFF REDUCTIONS—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6657 STATE-OWNED NURSING HOMES—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6658 YOUTH COUNSELLING SERVICES—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Volunteering, Minister for Youth, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs— 6659 TWEED-BYRON LOCAL AREA COMMAND—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 6660 CAR HOON CHARGES—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Roads— 6661 YANGA NATIONAL PARK—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6158 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

6662 TERILBA DEMENTIA UNIT—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6663 JUSTICE HEALTH PROTOCOL—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6664 MANAGEMENT OF GLAUCOMA—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6665 OPHTHALMOLOGY CAMERAS—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6666 OUTPATIENT HYDROTHERAPY CLASSES—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6667 RAIN TANK SUBSIDY SCHEME—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6668 LACHLAN VALLEY WATER CHARGES—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 6669 KEMPSEY BYPASS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Roads— 6670 WINGHAM RAILWAY STATION—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6671 PACIFIC HIGHWAY UPGRADE—BULAHDELAH BYPASS—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Roads— 6672 SALTWATER BEACH ACCESS—Mr John Turner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6673 PITT TOWN BYPASS—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Roads— 6674 HUME HIGHWAY FENCING AT BOOKHAM—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Roads—

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6675 CLEANING SYSTEM—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6676 EMPLOYMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— 6677 MOUNTAIN BIKES IN NATIONAL PARKS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6678 CONDAMINE STREET, BROOKVALE—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Roads— 6679 PROCUREMENT AT RANDWICK TAFE—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6680 SHOALHAVEN COUNCIL SUPERANNUATION—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— 6159 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

6681 VIVID SYDNEY FESTIVAL—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 6682 CBD METRO—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— 6683 MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDING—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Hunter, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 6684 COURSE FOR AMBULANCE OFFICERS—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6685 HUNTER CENTRAL COAST TENANTS ADVISORY COUNCIL—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6686 CORRUPTION PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6687 TICKET BARRIERS/ELECTRONIC GATES—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6688 STATION REFORM—STATION STAFF REVIEW—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6689 OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDREN IN CARE—Mr Peter Besseling to ask the Minister for Community Services— 6690 PUBLIC DISORDER—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 6691 PERSONAL STAFF—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 6692 PRIVATE STAFF—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6693 AIR-CONDITIONING IN SCHOOLS—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6694 DEMOUNTABLE CLASSROOMS—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6695 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6696 FIRE SERVICES—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Small Business— 6697 HOMEBUSH 400 EVENT—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, Minister for State Development— 6698 NSW GOVERNMENT ADVERTISING—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 6699 RYDE HOSPITAL—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6700 RYDE HOSPITAL PODIATRY CLINIC—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6701 RYDE HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6160 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

6702 LOAN FROM TREASURY—Mrs Dawn Fardell to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— 6703 AUSTRALIAN PLAGUE LOCUST COMMISSION—Mrs Dawn Fardell to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, Minister for State Development— 6704 PENSIONER ENERGY REBATE—Mr Thomas George to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, Minister for State Development— 6705 CHILDREN IN NEED OF CARE OR PROTECTION—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Community Services— 6706 CAPACITY BUILDING FOR LANDOWNERS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Small Business— 6707 LAWSUITS FILED—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Community Services— 6708 DISPOSAL OF SUPERSEDED FIRE TRUCKS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Small Business— 6709 APPREHENDED VIOLENCE ORDERS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— 6710 DISABLED STUDENTS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6711 ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6712 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS—Mr Kerry Hickey to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— 6713 BELLEVUE HILL ROAD WASHOUT—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 6714 COWRA POLICING—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 6715 TOURIST TRAINS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6716 NORTH SHORE LINE—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6717 HOUSING ECONOMIC STIMULUS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6718 DRAGON TEETH MARKINGS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Roads— 6719 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS AT INTERSECTIONS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Roads— 6720 STIMULUS PACKAGE FUNDING—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6721 RENT REFORMS IN COMMUNITY HOUSING—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6722 SAFER BARS PROGRAM—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 6161 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

6723 DRYING WASHING IN APARTMENTS—BY-LAW REVIEW—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts— 6724 WASTE TARGETS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6725 WATER CHARGES AND EVICTION—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6726 ALCOHOL-RELATED AMBULANCE CALLOUTS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6727 SUPPORT FOR BOARDING HOUSES—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6728 INTOXICATED PERSON UNITS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Community Services— 6729 SWINE FLU—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6730 KU-RING-GAI PLANNING PANEL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6731 KU-RING-GAI PLANNING PANEL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6732 PRESCHOOLS ON PUBLIC SCHOOL LANDS—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6733 APPROVAL TO TEACH—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6734 GRIFFITH INTERMODAL TERMINAL—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Roads— 6735 PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE CRITERIA—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Roads— 6736 SOLAR HOT WATER REBATES—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6737 BULK BILLING GENERAL PRACTITIONERS—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6738 EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SURGERY—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6739 SPEED CAMERA—SEXTON'S HILL—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Roads— 6740 TAXI AND HIRE CAR LICENCES—TWEED ELECTORATE—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6741 BUILDING EDUCATION REVOLUTION PROJECT—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6742 RISING SEA LEVELS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6743 OPERATION IBIS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6744 EVACUATION PLAN—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6162 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

6745 PEDESTRIAN CROSSING—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Roads— 6746 M4 EAST EXTENSION PROPOSAL—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Roads— 6747 RENAL DIALYSIS UNIT—MONA VALE HOSPITAL—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6748 MONA VALE ROAD UPGRADE—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Roads— 6749 TRANSIT SECURITY GUARDS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6750 "KIDS EXCELL" PROGRAM—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6751 UNANSWERED CORRESPONDENCE—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Roads— 6752 UNANSWERED CORRESPONDENCE—Mr John Turner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6753 BALRANALD HOSPITAL—Mr John Williams to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6754 SOLICITOR JOHN GORDON BRADFIELD—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

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6755 REVIEW OF CONVICTION OF PHUONG NGO—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— 6756 RETIREMENT VILLAGES PAYROLL TAX—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts— 6757 STATE GOVERNMENT UNDERWRITING OF HOME WARRANTY INSURERS—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— 6758 CBD METRO TENDER—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6759 PHOENIX UNIT, MANLY HOSPITAL—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6760 SWINE FLU—NORTHERN BEACHES—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6761 NAROOMA BREAKWATER EXTENSION—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 6762 EMPLOYMENT OF OUTLAW MOTORCYCLE GANG MEMBERS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 6763 RENEWABLE ENERGY—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 6163 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

6764 MINISTER’S PRIVATE STAFF—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6765 SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6766 TEACHING STAFF—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6767 WEST RYDE DEVELOPMENT—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6768 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LIAISON OFFICERS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 6769 FUNDING FOR COURT SUPPORT ROOMS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— 6770 BACKGROUND CHECKS OF POTENTIAL CARERS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Community Services— 6771 FOSTER CARE PARENTS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Community Services— 6772 GENERAL PRACTITIONERS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6773 CAR HOON CHARGES—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Roads— 6774 RAINWATER TANK SUBSIDY SCHEME—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6775 MEETING WITH BOB LEECE—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— 6776 MINISTERIAL TRAVEL—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6777 SECTION 94 CONTRIBUTIONS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6778 REPORTING ON STATE AGENCY CONCURRENCES—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6779 COST OF HOUSING CODE ROAD SHOW—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6780 HERITAGE AMENDMENT BILL 2009—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6781 ADDITIONAL BUSES—NORTHERN BEACHES—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6782 PITTWATER ROAD BUS LANE—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Roads— 6783 PITTWATER ROAD BUS LANE—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Roads— 6784 MAINTENANCE WORK AT SYDNEY BUSES BROOKVALE DEPOT—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6785 HUNTER VALLEY VINEYARDS—Mr Kerry Hickey to ask the Minister for Roads— 6786 HUNTER VALLEY VINEYARDS—Mr Kerry Hickey to ask the Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Hunter, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 6164 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

6787 FISH KILL—WATER RELEASE PROCEDURES—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 6788 AIR-CONDITIONING OF SCHOOLS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6789 MOBILITY PARKING SCHEME CHANGES—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Roads— 6790 UNFLUED GAS HEATERS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6791 SCHOOL SECURITY FENCING—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6792 CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Roads— 6793 WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SERVICES—Mr Kevin Humphries to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6794 GABSI FUNDING—3B BORE TRUST—Mr Kevin Humphries to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 6795 BULLYING IN SCHOOLS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6796 PEOPLE WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 6797 LANDFILL PROPERTY AT BELROSE—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— 6798 EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENTS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6799 CREATION OF JOBS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 6800 WAITARA RAILWAY STATION—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6801 PACIFIC HIGHWAY AT PYMBLE—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Minister for Roads— 6802 HOME EDUCATED CHILDREN—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6803 DRIVERS OVER 85 YEARS OF AGE—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Roads— 6804 PRINCIPALS PRIORITY BUILDING PROGRAM—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6805 OVERTIME WORKED BY CASE WORKERS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Community Services— 6806 PART 3A PROJECTS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6807 LOT 490 SITE AT KINGSCLIFF—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6808 DEPARTMENTAL CAR FLEET—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6165 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

6809 MEETING OF STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL MINISTERS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6810 HOT WATER SYSTEMS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6811 WYONG MEDICAL ASSESSMENT UNIT—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6812 POKER MACHINES REVENUE—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— 6813 WATER SAVING DEVICES—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6814 PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT WORKS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Roads— 6815 HARWOOD BRIDGE MAINTENANCE—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Roads— 6816 FRIDGE BUYBACK SCHEME—Mr John Turner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6817 SMOKE ALARMS AND SMOKE DETECTORS—Mr Russell Turner to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women—

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6818 BOULDREWOOD ROAD REDEVELOPMENT SITES—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6819 PARLIAMENTARIAN TRAVEL CLAIMS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— 6820 STAFFING OF MALABAR POLICE STATION—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 6821 MAROUBRA PUBLIC HOUSING—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6822 BEAT POLICING AT LEXINGTON PLACE—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 6823 CANCER PATIENT SERVICES—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6824 HARDEN-MURRUMBURRAH NURSING HOME BEDS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6825 BELLHAVEN SPECIAL SCHOOL, YOUNG—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6826 ADVERTISEMENTS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 6166 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

6827 REPAINTING OF OLD BROOKLYN ROAD BRIDGE—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Roads— 6828 SINKING OF DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES VESSEL—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, Minister for State Development— 6829 WIDENING OF F3 AND TRAFFIC NOISE—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Roads— 6830 DRAGON TEETH MARKINGS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Roads— 6831 NEW WHARF—CAPTAIN COOK'S LANDING PLACE—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— 6832 SECTION 94 CONTRIBUTIONS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6833 LANDFILL HEIGHT LIMITS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6834 ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, Minister for State Development— 6835 DEPARTMENTAL LIAISON OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Volunteering, Minister for Youth, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs— 6836 RAINWATER TANK SUBSIDY SCHEME—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6837 REDUNDANCIES AT KEELONG JUVENILE DETENTION CENTRE—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Volunteering, Minister for Youth, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs— 6838 MERGING OFFICES OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AND THE PROTECTIVE COMMISSIONER—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— 6839 RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY SERVICES—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6840 DEMERIT POINTS—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Roads— 6841 UNATTACHED PUBLIC SERVANTS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Corrective Services, Minister for Public Sector Reform, Special Minister of State— 6842 COMMON GROUND PROJECTS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6843 STATEWIDE EYESIGHT PRESCHOOLER SCREENING PROGRAM (STEPS)—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6844 PROJECTS REQUIRING MAINTENANCE AND/OR UPGRADES—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Roads— 6845 WAKEHURST PARKWAY FLOODING—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Roads— 6846 LEARNER DRIVING HOURS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Roads— 6847 KEMPSEY BYPASS PROPERTY ACQUISITION—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Roads— 6167 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

6848 KEMPSEY BYPASS DESIGN—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Roads—

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6849 LOSS OF LICENCE—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Roads— 6850 REFERRAL OF BREACHES TO HOME BUILDING ACT BY THE CTTT—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts— 6851 WIND FARM ELECTRICITY GENERATION—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 6852 OUTLAW MOTORCYCLE GANGS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 6853 STRICKLAND HOUSE ESTATE—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— 6854 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr Andrew Fraser to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6855 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr Andrew Fraser to ask the Minister for Roads— 6856 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr Andrew Fraser to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6857 COWRA HOSPITAL DIALYSIS SERVICES—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 6858 ELECTRIC BIKES—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Roads— 6859 GREAT ARTESIAN BASIN WATER AUCTION—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 6860 HORNSBY SHIRE COUNCIL HOUSING STRATEGY—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6861 RESURFACING OF F3—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Roads— 6862 REGION 4 BUS TIMETABLE—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6863 WATER SAVING DEVICES—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6864 POKER MACHINES TAX REVENUE—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— 6865 NORTH CRONULLA SEA WALL—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— 6866 DALMENY PUBLIC SCHOOL—Dr Andrew McDonald to ask the Minister for Roads— 6867 CAMBRIDGE AVENUE CAUSEWAY BRIDGE—Dr Andrew McDonald to ask the Minister for Roads— 6868 WHITE BAY AND GLEBE ISLAND—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6168 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

6869 LEGISLATIVE REVIEWS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 6870 STUDENT CONCESSIONS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6871 ALTERNATIVES TO ON-GRASS PARKING—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 6872 RAIL SERVICES IN NEWCASTLE CBD—Mr Matthew Morris to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6873 EASY ACCESS FUNDING—Mr Matthew Morris to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6874 WSN ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS—REHABILITATION OF BELROSE SITE—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— 6875 UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY KU-RING-GAI CAMPUS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6876 WSN ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS—SHAREHOLDER MINISTER ROLE—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— 6877 CITYRAIL SECURITY OFFICERS—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6878 TAFE FUNDING—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6879 TAFE FUNDING FOR GREEN SKILLS—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6880 SMOKE ALARMS AND DETECTORS IN SCHOOLS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6881 POKER MACHINE REVENUE—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— 6882 KINGSCLIFF TRADE SCHOOL—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6883 STAFF NUMBERS—WEBSITE UPDATE—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 6884 STAFF NUMBERS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Small Business— 6885 STAFF NUMBERS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Corrective Services, Minister for Public Sector Reform, Special Minister of State— 6886 LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD REFIT PROGRAM—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6887 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6888 COORDINATION OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Roads— 6889 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Small Business— 6169 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009

6890 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Volunteering, Minister for Youth, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs— 6891 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6892 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6893 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6894 MID COAST WATER—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 6895 GREYHOUNDS—REMOVAL OF MUZZLES—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Local Government, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

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