8249 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 2011-12-13 FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH PARLIAMENT ___________________ BUSINESS PAPER No. 153 TUESDAY 13 AUGUST 2013 ___________________ GOVERNMENT BUSINESS ORDERS OF THE DAY— 1 Protection of the Environment Operations Amendment (Illegal Waste Disposal) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Ms Robyn Parker, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 30 May 2013—Mr Ryan Park). †2 Law Enforcement and National Security (Assumed Identities) Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greg Smith, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 1 May 2013—Mr Paul Lynch) †3 Road Transport Amendment (Obstruction and Hazard Safety) Bill; awaiting second reading speech. (Introduced 1 May 2013—Ms Gladys Berejiklian). †4 State Emergency and Rescue Management Amendment (Co-ordination and Notification of Rescues) Bill; awaiting second reading speech. (Introduced 8 May 2013—Mr Greg Smith). 5 State Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Mike Baird, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 29 May 2013—Mr Nick Lalich). 6 Security Industry Amendment (Licences) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greg Smith, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 19 June 2013—Ms Noreen Hay). 8250 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 13 August 2013 7 Police Legislation Amendment (Special Constables) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greg Smith, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 19 June 2013—Ms Noreen Hay). 8 Budget Estimates and related papers 2013-2014; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Mike Baird, "That this House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers 2013-14". (Moved 20 June 2013). 9 Committee on the Ombudsman, the Police Integrity Commission and the Crime Commission— Reference; consideration of the Legislative Council's message dated 29 May 2012. † Bill forwarded from the Legislative Council BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE—PETITIONS ORDERS OF THE DAY 1 Petition—from certain citizens requesting the retention of aeromedical services operating out of Albion Park (Mr Gareth Ward). (Discussion date 15 August 2013). 2 Petition—from certain citizens opposing the amendments to the Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002 (Mr Alex Greenwich). (Discussion date 22 August 2013). 3 Petition—from certain citizens opposing the proposed closure of the Cardiac Unit at Mount Druitt Hospital (Mr Richard Amery). (Discussion date 29 August 2013). GENERAL BUSINESS NOTICES OF MOTIONS (for Bills)— 1 MR JAMIE PARKER to move— That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Road Rules 2008 to require drivers of motor vehicles to maintain a distance of at least one metre when overtaking bicycles on roads. (Road Rules Amendment (One Metre Distance When Overtaking Bicycles) Bill). (Notice given 28 May 2013—lapses 29 November 2013) ORDERS OF THE DAY (for Bills)— †1 Truth in Labelling (Free-range Eggs) Bill; awaiting second reading speech. (Introduced 8 November 2011; lapsed 9 November 2012; restored 8 May 2013—lapses 9 November 2013—Mr Jamie Parker). † Bill forwarded from the Legislative Council 8251 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 13 August 2013 NOTICES OF MOTIONS (General Notices) 2482 HUNTER ARMED ROBBERIES 2012 MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that in 2012 the number of armed robberies in the Hunter reached the highest for a decade. (2) Notes that Councillor Jason Dunn presented a motion to Newcastle City Council recently on the need for a police station in the western suburbs of Newcastle. (3) Calls on the Minister for Police and Emergency Services to ensure adequate increased police resources to curtail endemic social misbehaviour and to reduce apprehension in the community. (Notice given 19 February 2013—lapses 20 August 2013) 2483 COMPULSORY THIRD PARTY GREENSLIP COSTS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that under the current Government the cost of greenslips has risen to new highs. (2) Notes that in 2013 the average cost of $528 for a greenslip will rise by $50. (3) Urges the Minister for Finance to reverse this substantial rise immediately and ensure insurance companies are more accountable to the community. (Notice given 20 February 2013—lapses 21 August 2013) 2484 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Calls on the Premier and the Minister for the Illawarra and the Minister for Police and Emergency Services to ensure the new State Emergency Services Office remains in Wollongong. (2) Notes the reduction of resources to emergency services personnel. (3) Recognises Wollongong as the heart of the Illawarra and the appropriateness of the SES Office being located in Wollongong. (4) Acknowledges the vital role the SES plays in assisting communities across the State often during very trying circumstances. (Notice given 20 February 2013—lapses 21 August 2013) 2485 AUSTRALIAN SOUTH SEA ISLANDERS MR ALEX GREENWICH to move— That this House: (1) Notes 25 August 2013 as Australian South Sea Islander Recognition Day, marking 150 years since about 50,000 people on 62,000 indenture contracts from around 80 Pacific Islands were recruited or kidnapped to work in sugar cane fields where they were exploited. (2) Notes the Australian South Sea Islanders suffered inhumane treatment, the highest mortality rates of any immigrant group to Australia and mass deportations when the White Australia Policy was introduced. (3) Notes many of the 40,000 Australian South Sea Islander descendants who live in Australia remain marginalised and disadvantaged. (4) Notes thousands of Australian South Sea Islanders live in New South Wales but an official number has not been established. 8252 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 13 August 2013 (5) Notes then Premier Carr's Memorandum of Understanding of 1995 called for adequate programs and services but none targetted at South East Islander descendants have been implemented. (6) Calls on the Government to prepare a demographic, social and economic community profile, make a formal statement of recognition acknowledging the history, and develop a plan of action for removing disadvantage as recommended by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission in 1992 and as the Queensland Government did in 2001 to help descendants create positive lives and futures. (Notice given 20 February 2013—lapses 21 August 2013) 2487 GLEN SAVILLE MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Wollongong Hawks basketball legend Glen "Sav" Saville on recently playing his 527th first grade game. (2) Applauds Sav's outstanding dedication and loyalty to the club for the last 18 years both on and off the court. (3) Notes that the announcement of Sav's retirement from the sport was received with some sadness. (4) Wishes Sav all the best in his future endeavours. (Notice given 20 February 2013—lapses 21 August 2013) 2488 HUNTER RAIL SERVICES MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Hunter community's disappointment when the Government refused to commit to retain the rail line to Newcastle station. (2) Notes that many commuters depend on rail travel from Maitland, Tarro and Beresfield to Newcastle station for work and appointments. (3) Demands that the Minister for the Environment, the Minister for the Hunter and the Minister for Transport commit to funding a more efficient, direct and regular Hunter rail service. (Notice given 20 February 2013—lapses 21 August 2013) 2490 SCHOOL SPORTS UNIT MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes school sports carnivals and the health of children will be at risk as a result of the School Sports Unit being forced to cut staff under the Government's $1.7 billion cut to education. (2) Notes the crucial role the School Sports Unit plays in supporting the NSW PSSA and the NSW CHSSA in organising sports carnivals and encouraging student participation in sport. (3) Urges the Minister for Education to recognise the importance of maintaining the School Sports Unit and ensuring staff levels remain the same. (Notice given 20 February 2013—lapses 21 August 2013) 2491 PROFESSIONAL OCEAN LIFEGUARD TEAM CHALLENGE WINNERS MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Wollongong City Council Lifeguards on their recent outstanding win in the 2013 8253 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 13 August 2013 Bondi Beach Replay Professional Ocean Lifeguard Team Challenge. (2) Notes that Luke Mittwollen, Chanan Clark, Benjamin Griffiths, Mackenzie Hynard, Beau Wheeler, Mark Norris, Dillon Ruiz and Nicholas Squires made up the team that won the prestigious title. (3) Recognises that the team competed against teams from all over New South Wales, including beating the crew from the television show Bondi Rescue. (Notice given 20 February 2013—lapses 21 August 2013) 2493 WEA ILLAWARRA CENTENARY MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates WEA Illawarra on reaching the milestone of its 100 year anniversary. (2) Notes that WEA Illawarra is a valuable organisation in the local community offering quality adult education and lifestyle courses, business training, accredited training and English language services. (3) Recognises the importance of access to education regardless of age, gender or nationality. (Notice given 20 February 2013—lapses 21 August 2013) 2494 BUS REPLACEMENT OF TRAINS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that on 4 February 2013, buses replaced trains from North Sydney to Chatswood causing a delay of up to 20 minutes for Newcastle passengers. (2) Notes that the increased number of buses caused significant traffic delays on roads out of the city. (3) Notes that the Minister for Transport and the Minister for Planning, with the support of Hunter Liberal Members, wish to replace trains in Newcastle with buses. (4) Urges the Government to reverse its decision to scrap the rail line in Newcastle.