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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2011-12-13

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH PARLIAMENT

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BUSINESS PAPER

No. 153

TUESDAY 13 AUGUST 2013

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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 ).

†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 )

†3 Road Transport Amendment (Obstruction and Hazard Safety) Bill; awaiting second reading speech. (Introduced 1 May 2013—Ms ).

†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 ).

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).

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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 ). (Discussion date 15 August 2013).

2 Petition—from certain citizens opposing the amendments to the Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002 (Mr ). (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

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NOTICES OF MOTIONS (General Notices)

2482 HUNTER ARMED ROBBERIES 2012 MS 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.

(Notice given 20 February 2013—lapses 21 August 2013)

2495 SPEED CAMERA NUMBERS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the implementation of 39 extra mobile speed cameras, with 2,358 new mobile speed camera locations and 6,070 extra hours of enforcement per month across New South Wales this year. (2) Notes the Government's promise, when in opposition, that it would reduce speed camera numbers. (3) Urges the Minister for Transport and the Minister for Roads and Ports to concentrate on making our roads safer rather than revenue raising by increasing speed cameras.

(Notice given 21 February 2013—lapses 22 August 2013)

2501 MINMI AND FLETCHER HOUSING PROJECT PLANNING ASSESSMENT MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Government will hand back to Hunter councils the planning assessments of a major housing project for 3,300 dwellings on the fringe of Minmi and Fletcher. (2) Notes the concerns of residents in relation to the poor access to public transport and no direct 8254 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 13 August 2013

services to Newcastle. (3) Urges the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure to implement and fund strategies to improve access to public transport to accommodate the increased numbers of commuters in the future.

(Notice given 21 February 2013—lapses 22 August 2013)

2504 RIDING FOR THE DISABLED KIAMA DOWNS MR GARETH WARD to move— That this House: (1) Thanks the Minister for Disabilities and Ageing for visiting the electorate of Kiama. (2) Congratulates Riding for the Disabled, Kiama Downs, for its work and support for people with disabilities. (3) Commends the Minister on the grant to Riding for the Disabled to upgrade its facilities.

(Notice given 21 February 2013—lapses 22 August 2013)

2505 RECREATIONAL HUNTING IN NATIONAL PARKS MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Calls on the Premier and the Minister for the Environment to immediately rule out allowing amateur hunters into national parks during the school holidays. (2) Notes with disdain, that the commencement of amateur hunting in national parks has been flagged for the upcoming school holidays. (3) Acknowledges that despite the Government's own risk assessment warning of the high risk of someone being seriously injured or killed the Government will proceed with the plan. (4) Strongly opposes the plans to allow recreational hunting in national parks. (5) Calls on the Premier to immediately reverse the decision to allow recreational hunting in national parks.

(Notice given 21 February 2013—lapses 22 August 2013)

2506 KIAMA HARBOUR NORTHERN WHARF MR GARETH WARD to move— That this House: (1) Thanks the Minister for Roads and Ports for visiting the electorate of Kiama. (2) Commends the Minister for his grant to Kiama Municipal Council to construct the Northern Wharf at Kiama Harbour. (3) Commends the Kiama Boat Owners Association and Councillor Mark Way for their consistent advocacy on this issue. (4) Sincerely thanks the Mayor of Kiama and Kiama Councillors for their partnership in this important project.

(Notice given 21 February 2013—lapses 22 August 2013)

2507 NEWCASTLE CBD RENEWAL MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes plans to revive Newcastle's ailing CBD include a proposal to limit the expansion of suburban retail. 8255 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 13 August 2013

(2) Notes that this will come at the detriment to rate paying businesses in vibrant local shopping precincts. (3) Urges the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure to rethink the decision and to start funding measures to ensure the revitalisation of all regional shopping precincts.

(Notice given 21 February 2013—lapses 22 August 2013)

2508 EDUCATION CUTS MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the Premier and the Minister for Education for the $1.7 billion cuts to the education budget, which are now directly impacting on students and parents. (2) Notes with concern that students are being asked to provide reams of paper, tissues, whiteboard markers and other consumables to their school to get them through the year. (3) Calls on the Minister to rule out parents having to clean their children's school as a result of the reduction in school cleaners' hours. (4) Demands the Government stop penny pinching and provide school children with the appropriate resources to help then with their education.

(Notice given 21 February 2013—lapses 22 August 2013)

2509 KIAMA NATURAL DISASTER RESPONSE MR GARETH WARD to move— That this House: (1) Commends SES, RFS, NSW Police, Fire and Ambulance crews, volunteers and the Kiama community for their fast and effective response to weather events in Kiama in the early hours of Sunday 24 February 2013. (2) Thanks all Government agencies, both State and Federal, for responding to and assisting local residents. (3) Acknowledges the role of Kiama Municipal Council in responding to this natural disaster. (4) Thanks the Premier for visiting the region and releasing much needed disaster assistance funds to the Kiama community.

(Notice given 26 February 2013—lapses 27 August 2013)

2510 BLACKTOWN HOSPITAL UNATTENDED BIRTH DR ANDREW MCDONALD to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the comments of Mr Ted Sage following the unattended delivery of Kristy Jones' baby in the maternity ward at Blacktown Hospital to "look at the behaviour of the nursing staff who would rather sit around and do nothing". (2) Notes that NSW Health disclosure guidelines state "open disclosure means that every patient receives an apology and appropriate information following an incident that may have happened during the delivery of their health care whether or not harm was caused". (3) Calls on the Minister responsible for the delivery of health care in NSW Hospitals to apologise to Kristy Jones and Paula Bailey.

(Notice given 26 February 2013—lapses 27 August 2013)

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MR GARETH WARD to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges the role that the surf life saving movement plays in coastal communities. (2) Thanks the Kiama Downs Surf Life Saving Club for establishing a crisis accommodation centre on Sunday 24 February 2013 during the severe weather events in Kiama.

(Notice given 26 February 2013—lapses 27 August 2013)

2512 ALCOHOL RELATED VIOLENCE COUNTERMEASURES MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Questions the policy of providing what is essentially a free bed and breakfast service for drunken revellers in Wollongong under the Government's scheme to prevent alcohol related violence. (2) Notes that even after being dropped off at a sobering-up centre by police, it is not mandatory for that person to remain. (3) Notes that those with traits notoriously associated with alcohol related violence, such as, being under age, aggressive, violent and injured will be denied entry to such centres. (4) Acknowledges that, at a time when emergency services have been cut back, sobering-up centres will be taking police off the beat and may well become an incentive for a drunk to become disorderly to avoid the cost of a taxi fare home. (5) Demands the Government review its proposed use of police time and resources and to look at alternatives to address alcohol related problems such as providing a taxi to those who would benefit from sobering up in their own bed.

(Notice given 26 February 2013—lapses 27 August 2013)

2513 UNDERSTAFFED POLICE STATIONS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes police commands across New South Wales were short of nearly 1,000 police officers as of August 2012, according to the Auditor-General's latest report on police and emergency services. (2) Notes that in addition to this number, 344 operational police were on permanent restricted duty. (3) Calls on the Minister for Police and Emergency Services to explain why police are left understaffed in this way and to rectify this situation by ensuring local area commands are sufficiently staffed.

(Notice given 26 February 2013—lapses 27 August 2013)

2514 ILLAWARRA EMERGENCY HELICOPTER SERVICE MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Calls on the Premier, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, and the Minister for the Illawarra to ensure the continuation of the Illawarra emergency helicopter service. (2) Notes the community made a stand against plans to cut the service previously with a well attended picket line at the former headquarters in Coniston. (3) Recognises Wollongong Hospital is the largest of the district's nine hospitals, treating almost 50,000 patients annually, highlighting that it is appropriate for the emergency helicopter service to remain in the Illawarra.

(Notice given 26 February 2013—lapses 27 August 2013) 8257 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 13 August 2013

2515 PRESCHOOL FUNDING MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes concerns regarding the cost of preschool education in New South Wales, with preschools charging fees of $55 a day due to a lack of funding from the Government. (2) Notes the views of Gabrielle Connell, Early Childhood Vice-President of the Independent Education Union, that in other states, preschool is free or a minimal cost and their state governments contribute adequate funding to allow this. (3) Calls on the Minister for Education to invest more funds for early childhood education as research has proven early education is most important in a child's development.

(Notice given 26 February 2013—lapses 27 August 2013)

2516 GREENSLIP PREMIUMS MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the Government for approving a 10% increase in green slip premiums despite a government inquiry finding New South Wales premiums are overpriced. (2) Acknowledges that since 2007, the average cost of compulsory third party insurance has increased by more than 65% in New South Wales making premiums the second highest in the country. (3) Notes that the Premier is trying to claim that a no fault scheme will reduce premiums by 15%, but only after the increase of 10% already approved by the Government meaning that in real terms only a 5% saving will be made. (4) Demands the Premier reverse this decision following the warning by legal experts that the proposed change to a no fault scheme will dramatically reduce benefits for victims.

(Notice given 26 February 2013—lapses 27 August 2013)

2517 HEALTH CARE BEDS DEFINITION MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Government's recent definition of "bed" in the context of health care expands the term to refer to locations that could not be considered beds in the colloquial or dictionary sense. (2) Acknowledges the importance of transparency and clarity in health care provision and government actions. (3) Urges the Minister for Health to adopt the term "treatment spaces" as opposed to "beds" in the interest of transparency and clarity.

(Notice given 26 February 2013—lapses 27 August 2013)

2518 WOLLONGONG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR MARTY HAYNES MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates i98FM radio presenter Marty Haynes on recently being awarded Citizen of the Year for Wollongong. (2) Acknowledges Marty as a champion of the hugely successful and popular annual Camp Quality Convoy for Kids, helping to raise almost $3.2 million in the Illawarra. (3) Notes Marty's outstanding contribution to the community over many years and wishes him well in all his future endeavours. 8258 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 13 August 2013

(Notice given 27 February 2013—lapses 28 August 2013)

2519 HEALTH WORKER NUMBERS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the risk to the health of Hunter residents following the $775 million cuts made by the Government to health funding. (2) Notes that NSW Health data indicates the loss of approximately 739 jobs in the 2012-2013 financial year, with more than 100 of those being in the Hunter region. (3) Calls on the Minister for Health to reverse these cuts and to recognise the importance of health workers and the need to maintain and increase staffing in hospitals.

(Notice given 27 February 2013—lapses 28 August 2013)

2520 ST GEORGE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MR MARK COURE to move— That this House congratulates the Government for promising, funding and now building a new emergency department located at St George Hospital.

(Notice given 27 February 2013—lapses 28 August 2013)

2521 GIULIA BONACINA CONDOLENCE MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Notes with sadness the recent passing of Mrs Giulia Bonacina aged 92, a tireless worker for the Wollongong community. (2) Acknowledges that both Giulia and her late husband Efram, who migrated to Australia in 1961, devoted much of their lives helping the migrant community in Wollongong establishing the Italian Social Welfare Organisation of Wollongong. (3) Notes that Giulia will be sadly missed by the entire Wollongong community.

(Notice given 27 February 2013—lapses 28 August 2013)

2522 NEWCASTLE CBD ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC TRANSPORT—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 February 2013)

2523 MAR NARSAI ASSYRIAN COLLEGE ACCELERATED MATHEMATICS CLASS—MR ANDREW ROHAN (Notice given 27 February 2013)

2524 NAKEEMA WATER SAVING DEVICE—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 27 February 2013)

2525 M5 WIDENING—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 27 February 2013)

2526 ROADS AND MARITIME SERVICES MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 February 2013)

2527 RAIL CARRIAGE VANDALISM—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 28 February 2013)

2528 SYDNEY MARDI GRAS 2013—MR JAMIE PARKER (Notice given 28 February 2013) 8259 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 13 August 2013

2529 MEDICAL GRADUATE INTERNSHIPS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 28 February 2013)

2530 REDFEB HEART HEALTH INITIATIVES—MS (Notice given 28 February 2013)

2531 CARDIFF NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL FLASHING LIGHTS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 12 March 2013)

2532 COMMUNITY BUILDERS FIXED TERM PROGRAM—MRS ROZA SAGE (Notice given 12 March 2013)

2533 PRINCE OF WALES HOSPITAL BED CLOSURES—DR ANDREW MCDONALD (Notice given 12 March 2013)

2534 CLEANLINESS AND EFFICIENCY OF TRAINS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 12 March 2013)

2535 HUNTER MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2536 COOKS RIVER SEWAGE FLOWS—MS LINDA BURNEY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2538 NEWCASTLE ART GALLERY—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2539 INGLEBURN HIGH SCHOOL AND THE BEACON FOUNDATION—MR BRYAN DOYLE (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2540 LEWISHAM ESTATE AND SUMMER HILL FLOUR MILLS DEVELOPMENTS TRANSPORT IMPACTS—MS LINDA BURNEY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2541 SHELLHARBOUR RELAY FOR LIFE—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2542 NEWCASTLE RAILWAY LINE TERMINATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2543 RYAN BATES AND SCOUTING MOVEMENT RECOGNITION—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2544 STOCKTON CENTRE NURSE SHORTAGE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2545 ANN AND BOB HARRISON RECOGNITION—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2546 RAILCORP JOB LOSSES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2547 WINE EQUALISATION TAX CELLAR DOOR REBATE—MR (Notice given 14 March 2013)

2548 ST GEORGE HEALTH SERVICES—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 14 March 2013) 8260 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 13 August 2013

2549 RESOURCES FOR MINING AFFECTED REGIONS—MR CLAYTON BARR (Notice given 14 March 2013)

2550 ST GEORGE EDUCATION SERVICES—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 14 March 2013)

2551 SMASH REPAIR INDUSTRY—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 19 March 2013)

2552 CARDIFF RAILWAY STATION UPGRADES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 March 2013)

2553 ORDER OF SAINT JOHN OF JERUSALEM KNIGHTS HOSPITALLER—MS (Notice given 19 March 2013)

2554 WINDOW SAFETY IN NEW SOUTH WALES—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 19 March 2013)

2555 NATIVE FORESTS AND WETLANDS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 March 2013)

2556 CENTRAL COAST YOUTH FUNDING—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 19 March 2013)

2557 NEWCASTLE INNER CITY BYPASS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 20 March 2013)

2558 FAIRFIELD HOSPITAL AUXILIARY—MR ANDREW ROHAN (Notice given 20 March 2013)

2559 CANTURBURY-BANKSTOWN EDUCATION FUNDING CUTS—MS LINDA BURNEY (Notice given 20 March 2013)

2560 SWANSEA POLICE STATION STAFFING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 20 March 2013)

2561 ST GEORGE ROAD SAFETY PROJECTS—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 21 March 2013)

2562 LGBTI POLICE FORUM—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 21 March 2013)

2563 SHOALHAVEN HOSPITAL AIR CONDITIONING—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 21 March 2013)

2564 SERVICE NSW—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 25 March 2013)

2565 HOUSING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY—MR (Notice given 25 March 2013)

2566 NEWCASTLE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 25 March 2013)

2567 EARTH HOUR—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 25 March 2013)

2568 GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY—MS CARMEL TEBBUTT (Notice given 25 March 2013)

2569 WALLSEND-MARYLAND JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 25 March 2013) 8261 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 13 August 2013

2570 TAFE FINE ARTS FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 26 March 2013)

2571 MUSWELLBROOK HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 March 2013)

2572 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY BLUE MOUNTAINS UPGRADE—MRS ROZA SAGE (Notice given 27 March 2013)

2573 PRESCHOOL FEE SUBSIDIES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 March 2013)

2575 JOHN HUNTER HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT STAFF—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2576 RESOURCES FOR REGIONS IN THE ILLAWARRA—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2577 CRIME RATES IN THE HUNTER—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2578 SAM TATSIS RECOGNITION—MR TONY ISSA (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2579 UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE EXPANSION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2580 RAILWAY STATION UPGRADES—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2581 AMBULANCE RESPONSE TIMES IN HUNTER ZONE 2—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2582 MALTESE HERALD RECOGNITION—MR TONY ISSA (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2583 KIAMA JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2584 CATHERINE O’KEEFE RECOGNITION—MR TONY ISSA (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2585 MARDI DAM CONNECTION TO HUNTER-CENTRAL COAST PIPELINE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 1 May 2013)

2587 SHELLHARBOUR SPORTS ASSISTANCE FUND—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 2 May 2013)

2588 WORLD CONGRESS OF FAMILIES—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 2 May 2013)

2589 HUNTER STADIUM—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 2 May 2013)

2590 POLICE NUMBERS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 7 May 2013)

2592 EDUCATION SERVICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 7 May 2013)

2593 YOUTH PARLIAMENT—MR RYAN PARK (Notice given 7 May 2013) 8262 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 13 August 2013

2594 HOSPITAL PARKING SHORTAGES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 7 May 2013)

2595 GLOUCESTER, MANNING AND BULAHDELAH HOSPITALS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 8 May 2013)

2596 CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION CAMERAS—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 8 May 2013)

2597 SPECIAL OLYMPICS ASIA PACIFIC GAMES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 8 May 2013)

2598 SCHOFIELDS ROAD AND RICHMOND ROAD UPGRADES—MR KEVIN CONOLLY (Notice given 8 May 2013)

2599 MINMI 235 BUS SERVICE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 8 May 2013)

2600 LOWER HUNTER DISCUSSION PAPER—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 21 May 2013)

2601 RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING WEEK—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 21 May 2013)

2602 HUNTER TAFE FUNDING CUTS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 21 May 2013)

2603 LAKE HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL SECURITY FENCE—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2604 POLICE RECOGNITION—MRS (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2605 RESOURCEFUL AUSTRALIAN INDIAN NETWORK—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2606 JEWISH COMMUNITY BURIAL PLOTS—MS GABRIELLE UPTON (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2607 MINOOKA PRE-SCHOOL—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2608 TOBY STEVENS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT—MRS TANYA DAVIES (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2609 LIONS CLUB OF LUGARNO—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2610 CHERYL AND KEN LUMSDEN RECOGNITION AWARD—MRS TANYA DAVIES (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2611 ALL SAINTS OATLEY WEST ANGLICAN CHURCH—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2612 GLENMORE PARK CHILD CARE CENTRE—MRS TANYA DAVIES (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2613 HURSTVILLE GLORY SOCCER CLUB—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2614 BIANCA WADDELL RECOGNITION—MRS TANYA DAVIES (Notice given 22 May 2013) 8263 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 13 August 2013

2615 LIFESTYLE SOLUTIONS DISABILITY SERVICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 23 May 2013)

2616 PROUD SCHOOLS PROGRAM—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 28 May 2013)

2617 KIAMA ELECTORATE SCHOOL LEADERS—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 28 May 2013)

2618 PORT KEMBLA RSL SUB BRANCH CLOSURE—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 28 May 2013)

2619 JOSHUA PAINE-BELL RECOGNITION—MRS TANYA DAVIES (Notice given 28 May 2013)

2620 RAIL COMMUTER PARKING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 28 May 2013)

2621 TAYLOR WALKER RECOGNITION—MRS TANYA DAVIES (Notice given 28 May 2013)

2622 CABRAMATTA STREET TEAM—MR (Notice given 28 May 2013)

2623 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMALGAMATIONS—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 28 May 2013)

2624 PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 28 May 2013)

2625 CONTAINER DEPOSIT SCHEME—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 29 May 2013)

2626 WENTWORTH FALLS RAILWAY STATION—MRS ROZA SAGE (Notice given 29 May 2013)

2627 TAFE AND TAFE FUNDING—MS CARMEL TEBBUTT (Notice given 29 May 2013)

2628 THE PONDS NEW SCHOOLS—MR KEVIN CONOLLY (Notice given 29 May 2013)

2629 HUNTER HOSPITALS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WAITING TIMES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 29 May 2013)

2630 COMBATING ANTI-SEMITISM—MS GABRIELLE UPTON (Notice given 29 May 2013)

2631 NEWCASTLE AIRPORT EXPANSION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 29 May 2013)

2632 BLACKTOWN AND MT DRUITT HOSPITALS UPGRADE—MR KEVIN CONOLLY (Notice given 29 May 2013)

2633 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMALGAMATIONS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 29 May 2013)

2634 NURSE PATIENT RATIOS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 30 May 2013)

2635 MEGAN PRESSLEY AND ALI HACHEM RECOGNITION—MRS TANYA DAVIES (Notice given 30 May 2013)

2636 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF MINING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 30 May 2013) 8264 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 13 August 2013

2637 VICTIMS COMPENSATION—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 30 May 2013)

2638 PUBLIC HOUSING IN THE HUNTER—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 30 May 2013)

2639 CTP INSURANCE COVERAGE OF INJURED CHILDREN—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 30 May 2013)

2640 REFERENCE TO THE INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION—MR JOHN ROBERTSON (Notice given 18 June 2013)

2641 HUNTER TO SYDNEY EXPRESS RAIL SERVICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 18 June 2013)

2642 COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRES FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 June 2013)

2643 BUDGET IMPACT ON ILLAWARRA REGION—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 19 June 2013)

2644 THIRROUL RAILWAY BUILDING—MR (Notice given 19 June 2013)

2645 DISABILITY ACCOMODATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 June 2013)

2646 LAKE ILLAWARRA MANAGEMENT—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 19 June 2013)

2647 NEWCASTLE BURGLARY RATE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 June 2013)

2648 HUNTING IN NATIONAL PARKS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 19 June 2013)

2649 HUNTER MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 June 2013)

2650 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANTS FUNDING—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 19 June 2013)

2651 ST GEORGE HOSPITAL REBUILDING MS CHERIE BURTON to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the Government for not making the rebuilding of St George Hospital a priority in the 2013-14 budget.

(2) Calls on the Government to immediately inject funds of $65 million for the critical care unit within a total funding commitment of $300 million.

(3) Calls on the members for Oatley and Rockdale to stand up for the community by obtaining the funding.

(Notice given 20 June 2013)

2652 BUDGET 2013-14 ST GEORGE HOSPITAL MR MARK COURE to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Premier and the Treasurer on an outstanding 2013-14 budget that delivers for 8265 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 13 August 2013

New South Wales, in particular for the St George region. (2) Welcomes the investment made by the budget in the St George community that delivers on a

number of key commitments, such as funding of $19.5 million to continue the emergency department upgrade at St George Hospital to an estimated total cost of $39 million and $4.3 million for the expansion of mental health services at St George Hospital, Kogarah. (3) Condemns the previous Government for failing to deliver for the St George community.

(Notice given 20 June 2013)

2653 BERKELEY COMMUNITY CENTRE MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Calls on the Government and Minister for Local Government to support the local community of Berkeley with the provision of funding to help with much needed refurbishments at the Berkeley Neighbourhood Centre.

(2) Acknowledges that the Berkeley Community Centre has played a vital role in supporting the community residents for 36 years.

(3) Notes the obligation that Wollongong City Council has to ratepayers and the community to maintain public facilities in an appropriate manner.

(4) Suggests that Wollongong City Council redirect the funds it used to send the Lord Mayor and Council officers to China, for such needy and worthwhile projects as the upgrade of the Berkeley Community Centre.

(Notice given 20 June 2013)

2654 BUDGET 2013-14 OATLEY RAILWAY STATION MR MARK COURE to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Premier and the Treasurer on an outstanding 2013-14 budget that delivers for New South Wales, in particular for the St George region. (2) Welcomes the investment in the St George community that delivers on a number of key commitments, such as funding for the upgrade of Oatley Railway Station. (3) Condemns the previous Government for failing to deliver for the St George community.

(Notice given 20 June 2013)

2655 HUNTER NEW ENGLAND HEALTH ELECTIVE SURGERY WAITING TIMES MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Hunter New England Health performed 6,340 elective surgery procedures in the second quarter of 2013, more than any other New South Wales local health district. (2) Notes that despite improvements in other areas, patients at John Hunter Hospital have to wait up

to 317 days for knee replacements and 274 days for hip replacements, an increase on the 2012 averages of 93 and 84 days respectively. (3) Calls on the Minister for Health to immediately reduce these lengthy waiting times in 2013, as the conditions these surgeries treat are debilitating and costly.

(Notice given 20 June 2013)

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MR MARK COURE to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Premier and the Treasurer on an outstanding budget that delivers for New South Wales, in particular for the St George region. (2) Welcomes the investment in the St George community that delivers on a number of key commitments, such as funding $992,000 to continue the $6.908 million upgrade, including 11 new classrooms, covered outdoor learning area, as well as a refurbishment of seven classrooms and administration facilities at Hurstville Public School, and $3.263 million to continue the construction of the new $5.761 million gymnasium and hall at Georges River College, Peakhurst Campus. (3) Condemns the previous Government for failing to deliver for the St George community.

(Notice given 20 June 2013)

2657 KURDISH GENOCIDE MR PAUL LYNCH to move— That this House joins with other parliaments in formally recognising the genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraqi Kurdistan in the Anfal campaign and in the chemical attack on Halabja in 1988.

(Notice given 20 June 2013)

2658 BUDGET 2013-14 COMMUNITY TRANSPORT PROGRAM MR MARK COURE to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Premier and the Treasure on an outstanding budget that delivers for New South Wales, in particular for the St George region. (2) Welcomes the investment in the St George community that delivers on a number of key commitments, such as the $100,000 boost to the Community Transport Program. (3) Condemns the previous Government for failing to deliver for the St George community.

(Notice given 20 June 2013)

2659 ALLAWAH BRIDGE WIDENING MS CHERIE BURTON to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the Government for not funding the widening of the Allawah Bridge. (2) Condemns the member for Oatley for misleading constituents that the bridge widening is underway, when it is not, and is clearly contradicted by the State Rail report. (3) Calls on the Government to start work on the bridge immediately, not in 2015 as stated in State Rail's own timeline. (4) Notes that if work was not to start until 2015 the estimated completion date is 2019, meaning a further six years of congestion and safety issues for the people of St George.

(Notice given 20 June 2013)

2660 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Calls on the Government to explain when it will implement its pre-election promises in relation to 8267 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 13 August 2013

freedom of information. (2) Notes the pre-election promise of the Premier to reduce the length of time cabinet documents were exempt under the GIPA Act from ten years to eight, and the regular disclosure of selected contemporary cabinet documents. (3) Acknowledges that more than two years since coming into government the Premier has failed to act. (4) Calls on the Government to immediately implement its pre-election commitment.

(Notice given 20 June 2013)

2661 HUNTER CREATIVE INDUSTRIES MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the creative industries sector of the Hunter, including digital media and internet services, is the fastest growing in the state outside of Sydney. (2) Notes that in New South Wales between 2006 and 2011 more people worked directly in creative industries than within the agricultural and mining industries combined. (3) Urges the Minister for Arts to increase funding for initiatives which encourage the development

of an innovation hub in the Hunter region and support the creative industries sector of the Hunter economy.

(Notice given 20 June 2013)

2662 NARWEE RAILWAY STATION MS CHERIE BURTON to move— That this House condemns the Government for not fulfilling its election commitment to provide easy access lifts at Narwee railway station so as to enable those in the community who have a disability, as well as the elderly and parents with prams, greater access to public transport.

(Notice given 20 June 2013)

2663 ALLAWAH BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION MR MARK COURE to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the previous Government for failing to undertake re-construction of the Allawah Bridge. (2) Calls on the member for Kogarah to apologise to the St George community. (3) Congratulates the Government for delivering for the St George community.

(Notice given 20 June 2013)

2664 VICTIMS RIGHTS COMMISSIONER MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Calls on the Attorney General to explain why an officer of his ministerial office was appointed to the independent position of Commissioner of Victims Rights. (2) Notes that the appointment is perceived as a political appointment.

(3) Acknowledges the independent nature of the role and that victims should be able to trust the Commissioner when experiencing problems with government services. 8268 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 13 August 2013

(4) Calls on the Government to review the decision with a view to making another appointment.

(Notice given 20 June 2013)

2665 NARWEE RAILWAY STATION UPGRADE MR MARK COURE to move— That this House condemns the former Government for failing to include Narwee railway station during the $700 million upgrade of the East Hills railway line.

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ORDERS OF THE DAY—COMMITTEE REPORTS

1 Report of the Public Accounts Committee entitled "Report on the examination of the Auditor-General’s performance audits April 2011 – September 2011", Report 9/55, dated May 2013. (Tabled 31 May 2013).

2 Report of the Legislation Review Committee entitled "Legislation Review Digest No. 39/55", dated 18 June 2013. (Tabled 18 June 2013).

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REQUIRING GOVERNMENT RESPONSE (standing order 303A)—

Date Tabled Committee Report Title Date Due 21 November 2012 Committee on Environment Report on the inquiry into the regulation of 21 May 2013 and Regulation domestic wastewater [interim response received 4 March 2013] 27 March 2013 Joint Standing Committee on Report on driver and road user distraction 27 September Road Safety 2013 2 May 2013 Joint Standing Committee on Land valuation system – Report on the inquiry 2 November the Office of the Valuer- into the land valuation system and the eighth 2013 General general meeting with the Valuer-General 9 May 2013 Joint Standing Committee on Review of the Parliamentary Electorates and 9 November Electoral Matters Elections Act 1912 and the Election Funding, 2013 Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981 30 May 2013 Public Accounts Committee Procurement and management of ICT services in 30 November the NSW Public Sector 2013 30 May 2013 Legal Affairs Committee Law reform issues regarding synthetic drugs 30 November 2013 31 May 2013 Public Accounts Committee Report on the examination of the Auditor- 1 December General’s performance audits April 2011 – 2013 September 2011

PETITIONS SIGNED BY 500 OR MORE PERSONS REQUIRING MINISTERIAL RESPONSE

Date Lodged Member Petition Title Minister Responsible Written Response Due 30 May 2013 Mr George Souris Opposing the Rocky Hill Coal Mr Chris Hartcher 4 July 2013 Project 30 May 2013 Mr George Souris Supporting mining at Mount Mr Chris Hartcher 4 July 2013 Thorley-Warkworth 19 June 2013 Mr Kevin Anderson Ban on the sale of synthetic drugs Mr 24 July 2013

20 June 2013 Mr Anthony Roberts St George Public Hospital Mrs Jillian Skinner 25 July 2013

20 June 2013 Ms Noreen Hay Installation of lifts at Unanderra Ms Gladys Berejiklian 25 July 2013 Railway Station 20 June 2013 Ms Gabrielle Upton Ferry services to the Eastern Ms Gladys Berejiklian 25 July 2013 Suburbs

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PETITIONS SIGNED BY 10,000 OR MORE PERSONS FOR DISCUSSION AND REQUIRING MINISTERIAL RESPONSE

Date Lodged Member Petition Title Minister Discussion Written Responsible Date Response Due 18 June 2013 Mr Gareth Albion Park Aeromedical Mrs Jillian Skinner 15 August 23 July 2013 Ward Services 2013 18 June 2013 Mr Alex Game and Feral Animal Ms Katrina 22 August 23 July 2013 Greenwich Control Act Hodgkinson 2013 19 June 2013 Mr Richard Mount Druitt Hospital Cardiac Mrs Jillian Skinner 29 August 24 July 2013 Amery Unit 2013

RONDA MILLER Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

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