8836 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 23 February 2012 __________ The Speaker (The Hon. Shelley Elizabeth Hancock) took the chair at 10.00 a.m. The Speaker read the Prayer and acknowledgement of country. BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE Notices of Motions General Business Notices of Motions (General Notices) given. COMPENSATION TO RELATIVES AMENDMENT (DUST DISEASES) BILL 2012 Agreement in Principle Debate resumed from 16 February 2012. Mr BRAD HAZZARD (Wakehurst—Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW) [10.12 a.m.]: I move: That this debate be now adjourned. Question put. Division called for and, pursuant to standing orders, deferred. COMMUNITY RECOGNITION NOTICES Question—That the following Community Recognition Notices be agreed to—put. ENVY PERSONAL TRAINING CHARITY CHALLENGE Mr JAI ROWELL—That this House: (1) Congratulates Envy Personal Training for raising over $6,000 for the Right Start Foundation as a result of the Personal Training Challenge Event held on 16, 17, 18 and 19 November 2011. (2) Acknowledges the hard work and dedication of Rob Mann, owner of Envy Personal Training, to make the event so successful. (3) Commends Mr Mann on his initiative to promote healthy lifestyles in the Wollondilly/Macarthur region whilst raising money for a worthy cause. CONSTABLE THOMAS DODD AND PROBATIONARY CONSTABLE SEAN STOCKWELL Mr JAI ROWELL—That this House: (1) Commends the work of NSW Police Officers from Camden Local Area Command that serves the Wollondilly electorate for saving the life of a local resident on Monday 14 November 2011. (2) Notes that Constable Thomas Dodd and Probationary Constable Sean Stockwell performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation when a man went into cardiac arrest. (3) Congratulates the two police officers for their efforts. 23 February 2012 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 8837 FISHER'S GHOST ART AWARD Mr JAI ROWELL—That this House: (1) Congratulates Alyssa Wheeler of Bargo and Ella Benson of Picton for taking out prizes in the 2011 Fisher's Ghost Art Award. (2) Acknowledges all the contestants of this art award and commends their skills. (3) Commends Bargo teacher Melissa Wheeler for her dedication to young Wollondilly artists. PICTON CROCHET AND KNITTING CLUB AND PROJECT HALO Mr JAI ROWELL—That this House: (1) Commends the Picton Crochet and Knitting Club for their contribution to Project Halo. (2) Notes that through Project Halo these volunteers create specialised garments for premature babies. (3) Acknowledges the important role that volunteers such as the members of the Picton Crochet and Knitting Club have in supporting other members of the community. HEAR THE CHILDREN AND YVONNE KEANE Mr RAY WILLIAMS—That this House: (1) Applauds the work of the Hear the Children Centre in Kellyville, an organisation devoted to early intervention for babies and children with hearing loss. (2) Congratulates Yvonne Keane Co-President of Hear the Children for being awarded The Hills Shire Citizen of the Year Award in recognition of her marketing, fundraising and event management activities undertaken on behalf of Hear the Children. SUNFLOWER CENTRE Ms SONIA HORNERY—That this House: (1) Notes that the Sunflower Centre, Hunter Region's fellowship service for people suffering with schizophrenia, offers a telephone outreach service conducted by volunteers. (2) Congratulates all the volunteers who support the Sunflower Centre. 2BLEND CAFE Ms SONIA HORNERY—That this House: (1) Notes that the 2Blend Café, Lambton, received an award from the State Government in recognition of its outstanding sustainability achievements. (2) Commends 2Blend Café for caring for the Hunter environment and community. TRIBUTE TO MR OSCAR GARLAND Ms SONIA HORNERY—That this House: (1) Notes the passing of Mr Oscar Garland, World War II veteran and Cardiff RSL Sub Branch member, ALP Branch member, Freemason and Member of Lodge Enterprise. (2) Notes Oscar's contribution to the Hunter community and his proud role in the Defence Forces. NEWCASTLE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR DAVID HORKAN Ms SONIA HORNERY—That this House: (1) Congratulates David Horkan the Newcastle Citizen of the Year for 2012. (2) Notes David's work in the community and dedication to the reopening of the Regal Cinema at Birmingham Gardens. LAKE MACQUARIE AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS Ms SONIA HORNERY—That this House: (1) Notes that Swansea Men's Shed, Toronto Tidy Towns, Lions Club of Swansea, Faye Hawley, George Boyd, Kellie O'Sullivan, Andresen Karamus, Elyse Hudson and Damien McCabe were nominated for Lake Macquarie City Council Australia Day Awards. (2) Congratulates Faye Hawley, who received the Lake Macquarie Volunteer of the Year award for her efforts to raise awareness of suicide prevention in the Hunter. 8838 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 23 February 2012 MARIA ROBERTS AND ROADSIDE LITTER Ms SONIA HORNERY—That this House: (1) Commends Maria Roberts, of Wallsend, for helping the local environment by personally removing rubbish from Minmi Road each day. (2) Notes Ms Roberts' suggestion that driver education ought to include the prevention of littering from vehicles. NOWRA SHOWGIRL COMPETITION Mrs SHELLEY HANCOCK—That this House: (1) Congratulates Miss Natasha Larter on winning the 2012 Nowra Showgirl competition. (2) Congratulates all entrants in the 2012 Nowra Showgirl competition, Kristen Smart, Lucy Saeck and Claire Gyles. (3) Notes the sponsors of the event including Price Family Racing, Specsavers Nowra, Ray White Nowra and Bomaderry Bowling Club. NOWRA SHOW Mrs SHELLEY HANCOCK—That this House: (1) Congratulates the Nowra Show Society on its organisation of the 2012 Nowra Show which took place on 10 and 11 February 2012. (2) Notes the efforts of committee members, including President Mr J Thomson, Vice President Senior Mr G Swan and Vice President Junior Ms P Thomson on their continued efforts to develop and expand the Nowra Show. (3) Congratulates all winners of events at the Nowra Show. OUR BIG KITCHEN Mrs SHELLEY HANCOCK—That this House: (1) Notes the significant work that 'Our Big Kitchen' in Bondi does for their local community and communities across Australia. (2) Congratulates Rabbi Dovid Slavin, his wife Laya and the Yeshiva Centre for the work they undertake in communities. (3) Notes Our Big Kitchen has been running since 2005 on donations of resources, goods and services. (4) Congratulates all the volunteers at Our Big Kitchen. (5) Notes the Kitchen is bridging cultural gaps in our communities and continues to help the most vulnerable in our community. CALLALA BUSINESS CHAMBER AND TOURISM INC. Mrs SHELLEY HANCOCK—That this House: (1) Notes the formation of and the official launch of the Callala Business Chamber and Tourism Inc on 10 February 2012. (2) Notes the Chamber aims to encompass the retailers and businesses in Callala Bay, Callala Beach and Myola to promote local businesses and tourism on the South Coast. (3) Congratulates all members of the Callala Business Chamber and Tourism Inc, including President Alfia Rapicano. SHOALHAVEN AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS Mrs SHELLEY HANCOCK—That this House: (1) Notes the success of Australia Day events held throughout the Shoalhaven. (2) Congratulates Mrs Shirley Coleman on becoming the 2012 Shoalhaven City Citizen of the Year. (3) Congratulates former Ulladulla High School student Samantha Howcroft on becoming the 2012 Young Citizen of the Year. (4) Congratulates lawn bowling champion Sarah Boddington on receiving the 2012 Australia Day Sports Award. (5) Congratulates Kaitlyn Bryce on receiving the 2012 Australia Day Junior Sports Award. 23 February 2012 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 8839 ST GEORGES BASIN TRAILABLE YACHT REGATTA Mrs SHELLEY HANCOCK—That this House: (1) Notes the St Georges Basin Trailable Yacht Regatta took place on 4 and 5 February 2012. (2) Notes this is the 25th Anniversary of the St Georges Basin Trailable Yacht Regatta. (3) Congratulates the Basin Yacht Club and the Sussex Inlet Yacht Club on organising the event. (4) Notes the sponsors of the event, including Ocean and Earth and the Sussex Inlet Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. MONA VALE HOSPITAL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS Mr ROB STOKES—That this House: (1) Recognises the outstanding dedication and efforts of staff and volunteers at Mona Vale Hospital. (2) Recognises the professionalism displayed by the staff and volunteers of Mona Vale Hospital during the introduction of a number of recent improvements. (3) Recognises the Pittwater community's support and admiration for these men and women. TRIBUTE TO BERNIE MULLANE, MBE, OAM Mr DAVID ELLIOTT—That this House: (1) Notes with sadness the passing of the Hills Shire's longest serving Shire President, Bernie Mullane, MBE, OAM. (2) Recognises Bernie's lifetime of public service and in particular his invaluable contribution to the development of the Shire over the course of his 32 year career in local government. (3) Offers its condolences to Bernie's family and friends. WOLLONDILLY ELECTORATE AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS Mr JAI ROWELL—That this House: (1) Congratulates all the award winners from the Wollondilly Australia Day celebrations that were held at the Picton Shire Hall. (2) Acknowledges the award winners: Eve Langham, Citizen of the Year; Tara Boyd, Young Sports Star; Colin Smith, Sports Star; Kade Clissold, Young Achiever; Leanne Zauston, Achiever of the Year; James Cleave, Young Citizen; Doreen Lyon, Senior Citizen; and the Wollondilly Cancer Support Group. (3) Notes the tireless efforts and contributions that the winners make to the Wollondilly community. HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE ACHIEVEMENTS Mr JAI ROWELL—That this House: (1) Congratulates Leanne Galae, Jack Bennett and Paige Hawkins who have been named in the top rankings for the HSC. (2) Acknowledges the great work of the teachers of these students in providing education so beneficial to the future of the students. (3) Notes that these three students have been successful in attaining their first preferences for university offers. THE RUBENS Mr JAI ROWELL—That this House: (1) Congratulates the Menangle band 'The Rubens' after their single 'Lay It Down' was announced 57th most liked song on Triple J's Hottest 100 on Australia Day.