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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. 145

TUESDAY 14 JULY 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.

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Publication of Questions Answer to be lodged by

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) -

Q & A No. 140 (Including Question Nos 6896 to 7026) 24 July 2009

Q & A No. 141 (Including Question Nos 7027 to 7076) 28 July 2009

Q & A No. 142 (Including Question Nos 7077 to 7123) 29 July 2009

Q & A No. 143 (Including Question Nos 7124 to 7204) 30 July 2009

Q & A No. 144 (Including Question Nos 7205 to 7295) 31 July 2009

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2 JUNE 2009 (Paper No. 133)

*6559 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS—ROOTY HILL—Mr Richard Amery asked the Minister for Roads— (1) For the three-year period ending 31 December 2008, how many motor vehicle accidents have been reported as occurring at the following intersections: (a) Duke Street and Luxford Road Rooty Hill; (b) Duke Street and Blenheim Avenue Rooty Hill; (c) Duke Street and Abraham Street Rooty Hill; (d) Duke Street and Woodstock Avenue Rooty Hill? (2) Does the Roads and Traffic Authority have any plans to upgrade Duke Street between Luxford Road and Woodstock Avenue? Answer— (1) (a) For the three year period from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2008* there were five reported crashes at or within 10 metres of the intersection of Duke Street and Luxford Road, Rooty Hill. Of these five crashes, two crashes involved injuries with two people injured. There were no fatalities reported at this intersection for this time period. (b) For the three year period from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2008* there were eight reported crashes at or within 10 metres of the intersection of Duke Street and Blenheim Avenue, Rooty Hill. Of these eight crashes, three crashes involved injuries with a total of three people injured. There were no fatalities reported at this intersection for this time period. (c) For the three year period from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2008* there were eight reported crashes at or within 10 metres of the intersection of Duke Street and Abraham Street, Rooty Hill. Of these eight crashes, four crashes caused injuries with a total of five people injured. There were no fatalities reported at this intersection for this time period. (d) For the three year period from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2008* there were five reported crashes at or within 10 metres of the intersection of Duke Street and Woodstock Avenue, Rooty Hill. Of these five crashes, two crashes caused injuries with two people being injured. There were no fatalities reported at this intersection for this time period. * All 2008 data is currently only provisional and may be incomplete. This data will be finalised only when the NSW Coroner confirms the cause of each road fatality. The RTA only reports on crashes where at least one person was killed or injured or at least one vehicle was towed away. (2) The RTA currently does not have any plans to upgrade this section of road. However, there is a proposal to install a pedestrian facility on Duke Street near the intersection of Blenheim Avenue, to improve safety for bus patrons. *6560 EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— Can the Treasurer provide the calculations used to determine the Government's claim that the $56 billion in infrastructure will support 150,000 jobs each year (Premier in Parliament on 13 May 2009)? Answer— I'm advised: The State capital expenditure program will invest $62.9 billion in the NSW economy over the four years to 2012-13, including Australian Government Nation Building funds. The $62.9 billion investment will support up to 160,000 jobs a year over this four year period. This employment impact has been estimated based on Input-Output data for 2004-05 from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, and the composition of the $62.9 billion investment program. The estimate includes both direct jobs and those jobs in industries supplying goods and services to infrastructure investment projects. This estimate reflects the significantly increased infrastructure spending in the 2009-10 Budget as well as ongoing refinements in job impact methodology.

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*6561 VICTORIA ROAD COLLAPSE—Mr Peter Debnam asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— In relation to the Victoria Road collapse: Will the Treasurer make provision in the 2009-2010 Budget to compensate Woollahra Council for the cost of repairing Victoria Road and Cooper Park, Bellevue Hill? Answer— I'm advised that: There is no provision in the 2009-10 Budget for the cost of repairs to this road. I draw attention to a media release issued by Sydney Water titled "Early views out on Bellevue Hill incident", dated 3 June 2009. *6562 VICTORIA ROAD COLLAPSE—Mr Peter Debnam asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— In relation to the Victoria Road collapse: (1) What complaints or reports about leaking water on Victoria Road Bellevue Hill were received by Sydney Water in the period 22-28 May 2009? (2) What action was taken by Sydney Water in response to each complaint or report of leaks? (3) When did Sydney Water crews visit the site to investigate leaks? (4) As at noon 28 May, what corrective action had been scheduled by Sydney Water in response to reports of leaks? Answer— (1) to (4) I am advised that Sydney Water was informed of a leak at the corner of Victoria and Bellevue Roads, Bellevue Hill on the morning of Tuesday 26 May. A Sydney Water crew attended an intersection of the same name in Ryde instead of Bellevue Hill. The leak was again reported on the afternoon of Thursday 28 May. The leak at that time was not enough to trigger the alarm on the reservoir control system. A Sydney Water crew tested the water main on the afternoon of 28 May, listening for any possible leak with acoustic equipment. They did not hear a leak coming from the main and concluded that the water on the ground was stormwater following heavy rain. Sydney Water has apologised for any inconvenience this incident has caused the people of Bellevue Hill. Sydney Water will continue to work with Woollahra Council to resolve this matter and schedule replacement of the water main around their plans to restore the area. Sydney Water has assured me that it is reviewing its systems and processes to ensure that crews are sent to the correct location. *6563 VICTORIA ROAD COLLAPSE—Mr Peter Debnam asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— In relation to the Victoria Road collapse: Following the collapse of Victoria Road Bellevue Hill, will the Minister direct Sydney Buses to reinstate diverted bus services as soon as road conditions permit and in the interim assist bus passengers by scheduling additional feeder buses to complement diverted services? Answer— I am advised: Normal routes will be reinstated as soon as road conditions allow and the heavy vehicle weight restriction is lifted from the affected section of Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill between Bellevue Road and Old South Head Road. State Transit held discussions with Woollahra Council to ensure that arrangements were in place for school special services to continue to operate on their normal routes and that these were not interrupted or diverted. A number of meetings were held with Woollahra Council to ensure that the Route 327 service could be returned as quickly as possible to Bellevue Road. As a result the Route 327 service was returned to Bellevue Road on 4 June, ensuring that the Miroma Light Industries special needs establishment in Cooper Park Road, Bellevue Hill could be accessed by workers and visitors.

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*6564 RATE PEGGING—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Minister for Local Government, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— What are the Government's plans in relation to changing the present system of rate pegging after the Premier indicated that he would consider this course of action at last year's Local Government and Shires Association Conference in Broken Hill? Answer— I provide the following details in response to your question: In Broken Hill on October 27 2008 the Premier said in relation to adjusting rate pegging: "Such a case could be brought forward by the Local Government Shires Association would have to acknowledge the community desire for accountable and transparent government at every level. "It would have to meet the test that it provides increased services, helping families who are struggling in tough times, rather than hurting." The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART) is conducting a review on the Revenue Framework of Local Government. I will consider its recommendations in due course. *6565 COST SHIFTING—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Minister for Local Government, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— Will the Minister indicate what action she proposes to take to remedy councils' financial difficulties arising from cost shifting from State to local government for provision of essential local services and infrastructure? Answer— I provide the following details in response to your questions: NSW is party to the National Intergovernmental Agreement Establishing Principles Guiding Inter- Governmental Relations on Local Government Matters (IGA). *6567 RIVERSTONE MEATWORKERS' COTTAGE AREA—Mr Brad Hazzard asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— When the Minister visited the Riverstone meatworkers' cottage area: (1) Did the Minister speak to any of the residents? (2) If so, with which residents did the Minister have dialogue? (3) Did the Minister leave her ministerial vehicle to walk around the cottages? (a) If so, what assessment did she make of the cottages? (b) If not, why not? Answer— (1) to (3) The Minister has not visited the Riverstone meatworkers' cottage area. The Riverstone meatworkers' cottages is a matter for technical assessment by the Department of Planning, in consultation with Blacktown Council and the local community. The Department of Planning will consider all matters raised in the public consultation process before making its recommendations to the Minister. *6568 PLANNING MEETINGS—Mr Kerry Hickey asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— With strong growth in residential development and projected population increase at various sites throughout the Hunter, what resources and planning skills have been provided and how many strategic planning meetings have been held with the relevant councils? Answer— The Hunter provides significant opportunities for population and economic growth, primarily through the Lower Hunter Regional Strategy. The management of this growth requires close collaboration with local government. The planning skills and resourcing of Councils is however a matter for each Council. I am advised that the Department of Planning regularly provides advice and meets with local government in the preparation of their local planning strategies, new comprehensive Local Environmental Plans and general strategic planning issues.

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The Department of Planning provides financial assistance to local government through the Planning Reform Fund (PRF) for local strategic projects and the preparation of new comprehensive Local Environmental Plans. Councils in the Hunter Region have been provided with over $1M over the past 5 years, which has funded strategies to manage growth in centres such as Maitland, Morisset, Charlestown and Medowie. The PRF has also funded broader shire-wide strategies at Singleton and the preparation of new comprehensive Local Environmental Plans at Cessnock and Muswellbrook. *6569 SOCIAL IMPACT OF SMOKING BANS—Mr Kerry Hickey asked the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— With the banning of smoking in clubs and hotels, what has been the level of reporting of the social impact of noise, culture and behaviour from neighbouring properties close to licensed venues in the Cessnock electorate? Answer— Two licensed venues in the Cessnock local government area have been subject to noise disturbance complaints to the Director of Liquor and Gaming since the introduction of indoor smoking bans in licensed venues in July 2007. *6570 EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES—Mr Kerry Hickey asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— Can the Minister provide a response to the proposal that teachers taking extra-curricular activities in schools (e.g. debate teams, overnight camps, sporting teams) should be provided with some bonus for these activities? Answer— The NSW Industrial Relations Commission has conducted detailed reviews on the work undertaken by school teachers. The work value and nature of teachers' duties, including duties not directly associated with classroom teaching, have been taken into account in the assessment and determination of teachers' salaries. *6571 WATER BUY BACK—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— (1) What is the New South Wales Government input in determining the price being offered for water under the Federal Water Buy Back scheme? (2) How much water has now been purchased from New South Wales? (3) What was the average price paid per megalitre for these purchases? (4) Given that the latest Federal Government purchase in one NSW region translates to a price of $1,262⁄Ml against a current average of up to $800⁄Ml, which is artificially skewing the water market, what steps is the Minister taking to ensure that NSW irrigators are able to remain agriculturally competitive? Answer— I am advised: (1) The NSW Government has no input to the price being offered by the Commonwealth Government under its water buyback program. (2) The amount of water purchased from NSW can be found on the Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts website. (3) This information can be found on the Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts website. (4) The average price for a licence purchase varies from valley to valley. Information can be found on the Department of Water and Energy website. *6572 PRE-PREPARED FOOD—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson 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) Which hospitals in the Burrinjuck electorate will be affected by the measure in Section A-6 Appendix A of the Mini-Budget—"measures to expand the buy-in of pre-prepared food options and manage food services centrally"? (2) Which hospitals in the Burrinjuck electorate will have their kitchens closed or downgraded as a result of this measure?

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(3) On what date will these measures be implemented for each of these hospitals? (4) Given that the Garling Report criticised the nutritional value of pre-prepared food, what action has the Minister taken to ensure that these pre-prepared meals will meet patients' nutritional requirements? (5) Which of these hospital kitchens also provide food for Meals on Wheels services? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) to (5) The management of food services in hospitals across NSW is progressively being transitioned to Health Support Services, the entity within NSW Health that is responsible for providing support services to NSW public hospitals. This includes public hospitals in the Burrinjuck electorate. Health Support Services is currently assessing the feasibility of expanding pre-prepared food options to further improve food safety, expand choice and to ensure taxpayer funds are being used wisely. The hospitals in the Burrinjuck electorate will be included in this project and their kitchens will continue to perform a vital role. NSW Health has established a Nutrition and Food Steering Committee, headed by the Chief Health Officer, to look at food services across the State and to develop an improved approach to monitoring nutritional standards in our hospitals. Any change will be informed by input from dieticians and other clinicians to ensure it is nutritionally appropriate, meets safety standards and is beneficial for the frail, aged and unwell. Boorowa, Crookwell and Yass Hospitals provide food for Meals on Wheels services. *6573 HUME HIGHWAY AT COOLAC—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Roads— (1) Will the Minister confirm that when the Jugiong and Bookham Hume Highway bypasses were constructed the RTA provided funding to the local community to offset the effects of the bypass? (2) With reference to discussions held between the RTA and community representatives of the Village of Coolac in early May this year, will the RTA also provide funding assistance to the Coolac community to ameliorate the effects of the Coolac bypass? (3) Will the Minister approve the Coolac community's request for the construction of a family rest stop in the Coolac Village? Answer— I am advised: (1) The RTA provided funding to develop the existing rest area at Bookham and provided funding for the construction of a toilet block at Jugiong. (2) and (3) The RTA is prepared to consider a contribution towards a Coolac Village rest stop. Any contribution would be on the basis that Gundagai Shire Council coordinate and implement the development of the plan. *6574 EXTENSION OF 40 KMH SCHOOL ZONE—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Roads— Will the Minister extend the 40 kmh school zone 150 metres south of the zone at St Patrick's Primary School and Asquith Public School down Sherbrook Road to encompass the pedestrian crossing adjacent to Stokes Avenue? Answer— I am advised: In general, 40km⁄h school zones are provided on all roads with an active direct access point to a school, and on all roads where an RTA School Crossing Supervisor is employed. School zones are intended to be in close proximity to school access points where school children's activities are in higher concentrations. School zones do not generally cover entire routes to schools. There are existing plans to extend the 40km⁄h school zone on Sherbrook Road past the pedestrian crossing to Michigan Avenue. This is expected to occur before the commencement of Term 3, 2009. *6575 PLACEMENT FOR PUBLIC HOUSING—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— How does the Department of Housing prioritise the placement of people⁄families into accommodation provided by the department? Answer—

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Eligible clients who apply for public housing and who have not demonstrated an urgent need for housing, will be placed on the Housing Register in order of application date. Clients approved for housing assistance under the following policies: • Priority Housing, • Housing assistance for elderly clients, and • Transfer clients on a priority basis, will be housed ahead of other clients on the Housing Register. Details on applying for public housing, the housing register and priority housing are contained in fact sheets on the Housing NSW website www.housing.nsw.gov.au *6576 HOUSING CONSTRUCTION SITES—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— (1) Which sites have been chosen for the first round of the recent economic stimulus package in relation to housing construction? (2) What is being constructed at these sites? Answer— (1) Under Stage 1 of the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan, 856 new social housing homes will be delivered across NSW. (2) The homes are a mix of units, villas, duplexes and houses. *6577 KU-RING-GAI PLANNING PANEL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— (1) How much are the permanent members of the Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel paid? (2) If this is above the amount paid to councillors, why is this so? (3) How much is the alternate member of the panel paid to attend meetings? (4) How many panel meetings have been held, and of these how many have involved an alternate member? (5) Is an alternate member paid the full fee for a meeting that lasts less than 5 minutes? Answer— (1) The remuneration rate for the chair of the Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel is $23,000 per annum and the rate for members is $21,000 per annum. (2) The panel chair's rate was set at 72% of a Metropolitan Mayor's rate. A panel member's rate is about 90% of the chair's rate. (3) The alternate member's rate is $800 per meeting (average 10 hours work per meeting based on submitted time sheets). (4) Since January 2008, twenty (20) scheduled planning panel meetings had been held as well as numerous briefing meetings and community forum meetings. The alternate member attended most of the meetings. (5) No. See answer to (3). *6578 KU-RING-GAI PLANNING PANEL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— (1) What was the original estimated total cost of the Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel? (2) What has the Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel cost to date? (3) When is it estimated the Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel will cease to exist? (4) How much more is the Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel expected to cost in the future? (5) (a) Are these and other panel costs borne by the local council⁄community? (b) If so, what control does council have over panel-related costs? Answer— (1) Remuneration rates were determined having regard to the fees paid to the Central Sydney Planning Committee (CSPC) and to the fees paid to the Burwood Planning Panel. The Chair of the Panel is paid $23,100 per annum. The other two members of the Panel receive $21,000 per annum and the alternate member receives $800 per meeting. Travel costs and other expenses are paid upon production of tax invoices, other receipts or appropriate documentation. (2) The estimated total cost to date is about $115,000.

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(3) The Panel was appointed to make a plan under Part 3 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act in relation to the Ku-ring-gai Town Centres, a planning instrument to control dual occupancy development and to determine development applications (DAs) worth more than $30 million or which have not been determined within 90 days. The panel will cease operation when the plans are made and DAs are determined within 90 days. (4) The cost depends on how soon the plans are made and the efficiency of Council's development approval process. (5) (a) Yes. (b) By providing the necessary technical and administrative supports to speed up the plan making process and improve its development approval process to meet the 90 days target. *6579 KU-RING-GAI PLANNING PANEL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— (1) How were the members of the Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel chosen? (2) Was there any public call for expressions of interest for appointments to the panel? (3) To whom are the members of the Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel accountable? (4) How is their ongoing performance assessed? Answer— (1) Members were selected on the basis of their relevant skills and knowledge in planning and development matters, in accordance with Division 1AA of Part 6 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. (2) No. (3) The Minister for Planning. (4) Performance monitoring includes the progress of the plan making and the number of development applications considered and determined. *6580 MINISTERIAL VISITS TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— In relation to NSW public schools that have been visited by the Minister since 8 October 2008, will the Minister provide the following information: (a) Name of NSW public school; (b) Date of visit; (c) Reason for visit? Answer— Primary Schools DATE SCHOOL NAME PURPOSE OF VISIT 29 June 09 Minto Public School BER Annoucement with Premier 10 June 09 Eastwood Public School BER Announcement with Deputy PM and Premier 1 June 09 North Ryde Public School Childcare announcement with Maxine McKew 29 May 09 Artamon Public School Education Week 28 May 09 Tweed Heads South Public School Education Week 28 May 09 Brunswick Heads Public School Education Week 27 May 09 Cooma Public School Education Week 26 May 09 Forest Lodge Primary School Education Week 26 May 09 Rooty Hill Public School Education Week Principal for an Afternoon 22 May 09 Haberfield Public School Visit 21 May 09 Darlington Public School Launch of Premier's Spelling Bee 6 May 09 Annandale North Public School Meeting 6-May-09 Randwick Primary School BER Announcement with Julia Gillard 30-April-09 Middleton Grange Public School School Opening 30-April-09 Elderslie Primary School School Opening 26-Feb-09 Carenne Public School Sod turning

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20-Feb-09 Jannali Public School Visit 13-Feb-09 Rozelle Public School Playground opening 5-Feb-09 Forest Lodge Public School Visit 29-Jan-09 Ultimo Public School First day of kindergarten 27-Jan-09 Rydalmere East Public School Visit with Deputy Prime Minister regarding National Partnerships 25 Jan 09 Stanmore Public School Visit with Premier 18-Dec-08 Rozelle Public School SRC Art Competition 15-Dec-08 Artarmon Public School End of Year Celebrations 10-Dec-08 Glebe Public School End of Year Celebrations 9-Dec-08 Balmain Public School Annual Presentation Day 30-Nov-08 Leichhardt Primary School Carnival of the Animals Production 17-Nov-08 Nicholson Street Public School Visit Sunsmart Program 10-Nov-08 Jamisontown Public School Visit 9-Nov-08 Forest Lodge Public School Launch of 125th Anniversary celebrations 7-Nov-08 Tullimbar Public School Official Opening 5-Nov-08 Lane Cove West Public School Official Opening 5-Nov-08 John Palmer Public School Official Opening 5-Nov-08 Jasper Road Public School Visit 4 Nov 08 Sarah Redfern Public School Visit 4-Nov-08 Claymore Public School Visit 3-Nov-08 Glebe Public School 150th Anniversary Assembly 24-Oct-08 Warnervale Public School Official Opening 21 Oct 08 Glebe Public School Launch of travel action guide 17-Oct-08 Glebe Public School Local Principals Consultation Meeting 14-Oct-08 Ryde Public School Visit High Schools 6 July 09 Fairfield High School Visit 3 July 09 Sydney Secondary College Balmain Visit Campus 29 May 09 North Sydney Girls High School Education Week - Back to High School 28-May-09 Murwillumbah High School Education Week 28-May-09 Ballina High School Education Week 27-May-09 Monaro High School Education Week 25-May-09 North Sydney Girls High School Education Week⁄Interview 25-May-09 Arthur Phillip High School Mini Laptop Trial 19 May 09 Mt Annan High School Community Cabinet meeting 1-Apr-09 Marsden High School, West Ryde Mini Laptop Announcement 5-Mar-09 Cambridge Park High School Visit 26-Feb-09 Denison College of Secondary Visit Education (Bathurst Branch) 20-Feb-09 Jannali High School Visit 1-Feb-09 Arthur Philip High School Visit regarding teacher laptops 25 Jan 08 Jamison High School Welcome back to students for Term 1 17 Dec 08 Hurlstone Agricultural High School Site visit 11-Dec-08 Sarah Redfern High School Cohesive Community Awards 26-Nov-08 Sydney Secondary College Visit with Joel Klein (Blackwattle Campus) 18-Nov-08 Belmont High School Visit 17-Nov-08 Blaxland High School Visit 13-Nov-08 Mosman High School Last day of HSC

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4-Nov-08 Punchbowl Boys High School Visit 18-Oct-08 Coonamble High School Visit 16-Oct-08 Canterbury Girls High School Visit 13-Oct-08 Sydney Secondary College, Speaking at 'Challenge your Future' Blackwattle Campus Learning Day, Year 12 Introduction 11 Oct 08 Epping Boys High School State Conference for Community Languages *6581 GREATER SOUTHERN AREA HEALTH SERVICE—ANNUAL REPORT—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 Greater Southern Area Health Service: (1) When will the Greater Southern Area Health Service (GSAHS) release the 2007-2008 Annual Report? (2) When will this report be tabled in Parliament? (3) What is the reason for the delay in releasing the report? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) to (3) The Greater Southern Area Health Service 2007/08 Annual Report is available on the Area's website - www.gsahs.nsw.gov.au *6582 PRIORITY ACTION SCHOOLS—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— In relation to Priority Action Schools: (1) Which NSW schools no longer receive funding under Priority Action Schools program (PAS) for the 2009-2012 quadrennium, but were previously funded under the 2005-2008 quadrennium? (2) How much funding was provided to NSW schools for PAS for the 2005-2008 quadrennium? (3) How much funding will be provided to NSW schools for PAS for the 2009-2012 quadrennium? Answer— (1) The following 17 schools will be retired from the Priority Action Schools program at the end of 2009: Belmore Boys High School, Blairmount Public School, Bowraville Central School, Cartwright Public School, Dawson Public School, Doonside High School, Eagle Vale High School, Hunter Sports High School, Lake Cargelligo Central School, Liverpool West Public School, Nimbin Central School, Sarah Redfern High School, Sarah Redfern Public School, Shalvey Public School, The Entrance Public School, Warrawong Public School and William Bayldon Public School. To assist these schools in their transition, 50 per cent of each school's 2008 funding allocation has been made available for 2009. (2) A total of $64 million was provided to NSW government schools for the Priority Action Schools program for the 2005-2008 quadrennium. (3) A total of $90.8 million will be provided to NSW government schools for the Priority Action Schools program for the 2009-2012 quadrennium. *6583 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STIMULUS PACKAGE—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— In relation to the Federal Government stimulus package: (1) Which schools in the Tweed electorate have applied for funding? (2) What is the cost of each project? (3) What is the nature of each application? Answer— (1) to (3) The following schools have applied for and had funding for projects approved under the National School Pride component of the Commonwealth Government's Building the Education Revolution initiative: Banora Point High School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Banora Point Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Bilambil Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000);

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Bogangar Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Burringbar Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Caldera School (Refurbishment, $50,000); Carool Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Centaur Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Condong Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Crabbes Creek Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Cudgen Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Duranbah Public School (Refurbishment, $50,000); Fingal Head Public School (Refurbishment, $75,000); Kingscliff High School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Kingscliff Public School (Refurbishment, $150,000); Pottsville Beach Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Terranora Public School (Refurbishment, $150,000); Tumbulgum Public School (Refurbishment, $50,000); Tweed Heads South Public School (Refurbishment, $125,000); and Tweed River High School (Refurbishment, $200,000). There are no further rounds of funding under National School Pride to be announced. The following schools have applied for and had funding approved under the Primary Schools for the 21st Century component of the program: Banora Point Public School (New classroom facilities, $3,000,000); Bilambil Public School (New classroom facilities, $2,500,000); Burringbar Public School (New library, $850,000); Calera School (New library, $250,000); Centaur Public School (New classroom facilities, $3,000,000); Crabbes Creek Public School (New library, $250,000); Cudgen Public School (New hall, covered outdoor learning area and canteen, $1,500,000 and classroom facilities upgrade, $500,000); Duranbah Public School (New library, $250,000); Fingal Head Public School (New library, $850,000); Kingscliff Public School (New hall, covered outdoor learning area and canteen, $2,500,000); Terranora Public School (New classroom facilities, $3,000,000); and Tweed Heads South Public School (New hall and covered outdoor learning area, $2,000,000). Eligible primary schools in the Tweed electorate which have not yet had funding approved under this component of the program will have their applications forwarded to the Commonwealth Government in anticipation of a 10 July filing deadline. Additionally, an application for a Language Centre has been submitted for Tweed River High School under the Science and Language Centres for the 21st Century component of the program. *6584 AVOS IN THE TWEED ELECTORATE—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— (1) What is the number of AVOs issued in the Tweed electorate for the following periods: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) Year to date? (2) What is the breakdown of AVOs issued for males and females for the following periods: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) Year to date? (3) How many AVOs were breached in the following periods: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) Year to date? Answer— I am advised: The New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research does not report crime according to electorate.

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*6585 ESTABLISHMENT OF WATER POLICE BRANCH—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— In relation to the establishment of a Water Police branch on the Tweed River: (1) Has the Commander of the Tweed Byron Local Area Command explored the option to provide effective policing response on the waterways? (2) If so are there any plans to establish a branch on the Tweed River? (3) If so, what are they? (4) If yes, what is the proposed date for which this branch on the Tweed River will be operational? Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me: (1) to (4) Local Area Commanders routinely explore a range of options to provide the most effective policing response for their Commands. The Marine Area Command shares responsibility for policing NSW waterways with Local Area Commands and the Tweed area is currently serviced by the Coffs Harbour sector. There are no current plans to establish an additional sector in the Tweed area. *6586 REZONING LAND IN BYRON SHIRE—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— (1) Is the Government discussing a proposal to rezone land at Belongil Fields and West Byron with Byron Shire Council? (2) Do Byron Shire Council's planning models show that Belongil Fields and West Byron would be inundated by predicted sea level rises due to climate change? Answer— (1) Yes. (2) This question should be directed to Byron Shire Council. *6587 PRINCIPALS PRIORITY BUILDING PROGRAM—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— Due to only two out of the ten public schools in the Pittwater electorate receiving funding grants under the "$150 million Principals Priority Building Program", what policy is in place to ensure that the other eight schools receive the essential upgrades which their principals nominated? Answer— In addition to the two schools in the Pittwater electorate with projects included in the Principals Priority Building Program, there were three principal priority nominations included in the 2008⁄09 Minor Capital Works Program. These projects are at Bilgola Plateau Public School, Elanora Heights Public School and Newport Public School. All other principal priority nominations not funded as part of the Principals Priority Building Program and the 2008⁄09 Minor Capital Works program will continue to be considered against competing regional and statewide priorities for inclusion in future capital works programs. *6588 DISABLED STUDENTS SCHOOL TRANSPORT—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— (1) How many disabled students attend primary and high schools in the Pittwater electorate? (2) How many of these students require additional assistance to travel to and from school? (3) How much of the $15 million for disabled student school transport in the 2008-09 Appropriations (Budget Variations) Bill 2009 will be allocated to assist disabled students in the Pittwater electorate? Answer— (1) There are 218 students with disabilities attending primary and high schools in the Pittwater electorate. Of these students, 133 attend government schools and 85 attend non-government schools. (2) Twenty three (23) of the 218 students with disabilities attending schools in the Pittwater electorate currently access special transport assistance under the Department of Education and Training's School Student Special Transport Scheme. Twenty one (21) of the 23 students attend three government schools, while the remaining two students attend a non-government school within the electorate. (3) The $15 million, as allocated for 2008-09 in the Appropriations (Budget Variations) Bill 2009, is in addition to the amount already included in the Department of Education and Training's recurrent

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allocation to meet the costs of the School Student Special Transport Scheme. A recent review of the Scheme identified that increased demand for services coupled with rising costs and the complex support needs of students has, over time, led to a requirement for additional funding for the Scheme. Funding for the Scheme is not allocated direct to schools, nor is the funding allocated to assist individual students. The Scheme is administered by the Department of Education and Training's Special Transport Unit, where transport arrangements are centrally co-ordinated for all eligible students across NSW. Applications for access to transport services under the Scheme are assessed on a case by case basis, taking account of individual student circumstances and travel support needs against approved eligibility criteria. The Special Transport Unit facilitates payments direct to contractors who are engaged to provide the required transport services for all eligible students. Because of the changing nature of student needs, it is not possible to state precisely the cost incurred in providing special transport services for students with disabilities attending schools in the Pittwater electorate. *6590 FISHING LICENCES—Mr Andrew Stoner 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— In relation to fishing licences: (1) How many Commercial Fishing Licences have been granted in NSW during the following financial years: (a) 2006-2007; (b) 2007-2008; (c) 2008-2009 (to date)? (2) How many Recreational Fishing Licences have been granted in NSW during the following financial years: (a) 2006-2007; (b) 2007-2008; (c) 2008-2009 (to date)? Answer— (1) (a) 2006-07 - 1,236 (b) 2007-08 - 1,139 (c) 2008-09 - 1,148 (2) (a) A total of 490,723 recreational fishing fee receipts were issued in 2006-07. (b) A total of 487,960 recreational fishing fee receipts were issued in 2007-08. (c) A total of 493,918 recreational fishing fee receipts have been issued up until 31 May in 2009. *6591 TOLLWAYS—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— In relation to fines on the following NSW tollways: (i) M2; (ii) M4; (iii) M5; (iv) M7; (v) Eastern Distributor; (vi) Sydney Harbour Bridge; (vii) Sydney Harbour Tunnel; (viii) Cross City Tunnel; (ix) Lane Cove Tunnel; (x) Falcon Street Gateway. (1) How many drivers have received fines resulting from speeding offences on NSW tollways, broken down by: (a) calendar year since 2002; (b) individual tollway? (2) What is the total amount of fines that have been awarded to drivers as a result of speeding offences

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on NSW tollways, broken down by: (a) calendar year since 2002; (b) individual tollway? Answer— Please refer to the answer to Written Question No. 6592. *6592 TOLLWAYS—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— In relation to fines on the following NSW tollways: (i) M2; (ii) M4; (iii) M5; (iv) M7; (v) Eastern Distributor; (vi) Sydney Harbour Bridge; (vii) Sydney Harbour Tunnel; (viii) Cross City Tunnel; (ix) Lane Cove Tunnel; (x) Falcon Street Gateway. (1) How many drivers have received fines resulting from speeding offences on NSW tollways, broken down by: (a) calendar year since 2002; (b) individual tollway? (2) What is the total amount of fines that have been awarded to drivers as a result of speeding offences on NSW tollways, broken down by: (a) calendar year since 2002; (b) individual tollway? Answer— I'm advised: OFFENCE YEAR OFFENCE LOCATION Number of Notices Face Value ($) 2002 M2 33 12,885 M4 8,171 1,198,357 M5 3,681 677,889 M7 0 Sydney Harbour Bridge⁄ 2,095 316,151 Tunnel Eastern Distributor 10,038 1,372,242 Cross City Tunnel 0 Lane Cove Tunnel 0 Falcon Street 1 197 2003 M2 319 116,817 M4 12,556 2,063,738 M5 14,983 2,918,958 M7 0 Sydney Harbour Bridge⁄ 4,947 702,245 Tunnel Eastern Distributor 27,620 3,787,393 Cross City Tunnel 0 Lane Cove Tunnel 0 Falcon Street 3 603

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2004 M2 648 262,595 M4 13,914 2,426,518 M5 11,158 1,763,729 M7 0 Sydney Harbour Bridge⁄ 5,373 812,971 Tunnel Eastern Distributor 25,103 3,570,232 Cross City Tunnel 0 Lane Cove Tunnel 0 Falcon Street 5 1,758 2005 M2 671 214,414 M4 13,731 2,239,263 M5 12,355 1,473,920 M7 17 4,630 Sydney Harbour Bridge⁄ 7,477 828,337 Tunnel Eastern Distributor 21,291 2,272,041 Cross City Tunnel 3,824 413,775 Lane Cove Tunnel 0 Falcon Street 6 2,607 2006 M2 660 227,668 M4 13,483 2,120,411 M5 10,907 1,264,911 M7 3,736 588,055 Sydney Harbour Bridge⁄ 8,223 911,611 Tunnel Eastern Distributor 20,739 2,058,608 Cross City Tunnel 14,609 1,832,034 Lane Cove Tunnel 0 Falcon Street 2 462 2007 M2 18,501 2,103,403 M4 8,393 1,355,506 M5 11,146 1,377,263 M7 1,331 256,939 Sydney Harbour Bridge⁄ 5,001 593,837 Tunnel Eastern Distributor 10,279 1,035,932 Cross City Tunnel 14,146 1,750,291 Lane Cove Tunnel 20,364 2,548,073 Falcon Street 0 2008 M2 10,588 1,238,758 M4 6,716 1,262,539 M5 9,129 1,306,955 M7 820 237,704 Sydney Harbour Bridge⁄ 3,480 44,724 Tunnel Eastern Distributor 12,070 1,303,016 Cross City Tunnel 6,297 755,298 Lane Cove Tunnel 9,752 1,177,043 Falcon Street 1 238

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2009 to date M2 3,204 360,045 (end of March) M4 1,180 215,838 M5 1,482 235,872 M7 130 39,366 Sydney Harbour Bridge⁄ 655 80,082 Tunnel Eastern Distributor 2,823 301,617 Cross City Tunnel 1,430 176,607 Lane Cove Tunnel 1,654 198,504 Falcon Street 0

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*6593 OPENING BOX ROAD—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Minister for Roads— What is the cost of the traffic study undertaken by the Roads and Traffic Authority to investigate the impacts of opening Box Road to through traffic at Port Hacking Road, Sylvania? Answer— I am advised: $15,550 has been spent on the traffic study to date. The total cost is estimated at $20,000. *6594 ATTACKS ON INDIAN STUDENTS—Mr Peter Debnam asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— In relation to attacks on Indian students: Since September 2008, have you been briefed by NSW Police on attacks on Indian students or received any warnings from the Federal Government on attacks again Indian students? Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me: Police have been working closely with the Indian community in the Harris Park area since 2007 to address issues of personal safety, crime prevention and crime reporting among Indian students. There is no evidence that any advice regarding warnings from the Federal Government on attacks against Indian students has been received since September 2008. I receive regular briefings on the status of these issues and the police response. *6595 ATTACKS ON INDIAN STUDENTS—Mr Peter Debnam asked the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— In relation to attacks on Indian students given the increase in attacks on Indian students in the past year: (1) Are you aware of reports that twenty Indian students have been bashed in Sydney in the past month? (2) What action have you taken to liaise with the Indian Consulate in Sydney? (3) What action have you taken to ensure police resources are allocated to arresting offenders? When have you publicly condemned these attacks? Answer— (1) to (3) All people should be able to study, work and enjoy our State in a safe and secure environment. Bashings or other forms of unlawful violence are deplorable. The NSW Government has responded decisively to community concerns about the safety of international students. I convened a roundtable meeting on 5 June 2009 of NSW Government Ministers, agencies and Indian leaders, including the Indian Consul General, Mr Amit Dasgupta, to listen to members of the community and address the safety concerns of international students. It was agreed that a number of practical measures would be undertaken, including the development of an information package containing advice for international students on studying, working and living in NSW.

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NSW agencies, local government and community leaders, including the Indian Consul General, also met on 10 June 2009 at Parramatta Town Hall to provide Indian students with a platform to air their concerns about their personal safety. An elected committee of international students and business owners from the Harris Park area has now been established to provide representation for members of the community on these issues in the future. I am advised police have also been engaging in high visibility policing in Sydney, including bicycle squads, Commuter Crime Units and Dog Squads. Police have also undertaken community safety audits at Harris Park Railway Station and the Parramatta to Westmead Pathway. These steps are in addition to ongoing work through the NSW Ministerial Taskforce on International Education, which has been meeting since January 2009 to examine, and make recommendations to improve, the experience of international students in NSW, including in relation to their welfare and safety. *6596 ATTACKS ON INDIAN STUDENTS—Mr Peter Debnam asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— In relation to attacks on Indian students: Since 8 September 2008, have you been briefed by NSW Police on attacks on Indian students or received any warnings from the Federal Government on attacks again Indian students? Answer— On 5 June 2009 I attended a meeting with the Premier, the Indian Consul General and members of the Indian community regarding this issue. The Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Police also attended the meeting. I am advised that I have not received any correspondence from the Federal Government regarding this issue. *6597 TRAFFIC FLOW—OVERBRIDGE ROOTY HILL—Mr Richard Amery asked the Minister for Roads— (1) What has been the result of the last five traffic counts on vehicles using the overbridge at Rooty Hill? (2) What is the projected growth in traffic flow for this overbridge? Answer— I am advised: (1) The average daily traffic by year on the overbridge at Rooty Hill was: 2008 - 28,549 2007 - 28,671 2006 - 28,914 2005 - 27,237 2004 - 27,010 (2) Traffic flow appears to have stabilised over the period 2006-08 at approximately 28,500 vehicles per day. *6598 SALE OF POLICE PADDOCK, HENTY—Mr Greg Aplin asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— (1) Further to advice in December 2008 (Question No. 4862) that the Police Paddock at Henty would be subject to the normal disposal process for Crown land, what action has been taken with regard to the sale of this surplus property? (2) Is the Minister aware that Henty Community Financial Services Ltd has been hoping to purchase this property since 2005 to develop a community health centre? (3) Will the Minister set a timeline for the disposal process to ensure that action is taken? Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me: (1) to (3) Subdivision of the land is due to commence shortly and a Development Application (DA) is scheduled to be lodged with Council later this year. *6599 ALBURY LOCAL AREA COMMAND TRAIL BIKES—Mr Greg Aplin asked 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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Given that the Albury Local Area Command (LAC) has applied for the provision of police trail bikes to address problems of unauthorised trail bike use on public and private land around Albury: (1) Why has the request been refused? (2) Why is the Albury LAC required to apply to the Wagga Wagga LAC for loan of trail bikes to address an ongoing problem? (3) Why does the Wagga Wagga LAC have trail bikes, when both Albury and Wagga Wagga experience similar problems of unauthorised usage of trail bikes on Crown and council land? (4) On how many occasions in the past 12 months has the Albury LAC been able to utilise trail bikes from the Wagga Wagga LAC? (5) If trail bikes were accessed by the Albury LAC within the past 12 months, in which areas were they deployed? Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me: (1) to (5) The allocation of resources to Local Area Commands is a matter for the Commissioner of Police. Workload and other policing data are continually examined to ensure policing resources are allocated adequately. *6600 FINDINGS AGAINST OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING—Mr Greg Aplin asked the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts— Given that the NSW Supreme Court found in the case of Microwave Safety Systems v NSW Office of Fair Trading that a search warrant obtained by a senior investigator in the Compliance Division of the Office of Fair Trading was invalid, what action has been taken: (a) concerning the division as a whole; (b) with regard to the senior investigator responsible; (c) to ensure future search warrants are obtained on a lawful basis? Answer— The Office of Fair Trading advises me that: (1) Following the decision of the Supreme Court the procedures for obtaining a search warrant have been reviewed. (2) Disciplinary matters concerning officers of any government agency are not matters for public comment. (3) The procedure for obtaining a search warrant have been reviewed and updated. *6601 COSTS OF COURT ACTION—Mr Greg Aplin asked the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts— (1) What are the total legal costs to date of actions initiated or incurred by the Office of Fair Trading in the case of Microwave Safety Systems v Office of Fair Trading? (2) Is the Government considering an appeal of the Supreme Court decision and if so, what is the estimate of costs to the taxpayer? Answer— The Office of Fair Trading advises me that: (1) The legal costs to date are made up of composite payments from the Office of Fair Trading and The Treasury Managed Fund as follows: (a) In respect of legal professional costs for proceedings incurred in the Supreme Court by the Commissioner, the Office of Fair Trading has paid $68,555.06. The Treasury Managed Fund has paid $54,680.81. The total for both is $123,235.87. (b) The separate assessment of costs that was ordered by the Supreme Court against Fair Trading in favour of Microwave Safety Systems for $160,772.90 was affirmed on appeal. To date, the total amount paid by Fair Trading is $9,018.35. The Treasury Managed Fund has also paid $67,800.00, for a combined total of $76,818.35. On 25 June 2009 Fair Trading was notified that additional costs of $4,282.75 are payable in respect to the initial costs assessment. (2) The Office of Fair Trading does not propose to appeal the decision. *6602 TILLEGRA DAM STUDY—Mr Craig Baumann asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— (1) Did the NSW Government commission Monash University to conduct a study on the Tillegra Dam?

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(2) If so, will the Minister release the study to the public? (3) If not, why not? Answer— (1) I am advised by Hunter Water that Monash University undertook economic modelling work on its behalf when preparing the Environmental Assessment Report. The modelling looks at the impact of the dam on jobs, the local economy and other economic indicators. (2) Yes. It will be released as part of the Environmental Assessment Report. (3) Not applicable. *6603 AMBULANCE STATIONS—TWO-OFFICER CREWS—Mr Craig Baumann 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) Following the recent Ambulance Inquiry's recommendation that all Hunter ambulance stations must have two-officer crews by June: (a) How many stations in the Hunter region currently do not have two-officer crews? (b) Where are these stations? (c) What is the estimated annual cost of ambulance services in the Hunter with one officer crews? (d) What is the estimated annual cost of ambulance services in the Hunter with two-officer crews? (2) (a) Will the Minister adhere to this recommendation? (b) If not, why not? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: I refer the Member to the NSW Government Response to the General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2 inquiry into the Management and Operations of the Ambulance Service of NSW. *6604 GP SUPERCLINIC IN NELSON BAY—Mr Craig Baumann 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 advice did the Federal Government request from Hunter New England Health, NSW Health and⁄or the Minister regarding the location of a GP Superclinic in Nelson Bay? (2) What advice did Hunter New England Health, NSW Health and⁄or the Minister give the Federal Government regarding the location of a GP Superclinic in Nelson Bay? (3) What advice did Hunter New England Health, NSW Health and⁄or the Minister receive regarding the need for a GP Superclinic in Nelson Bay? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) to (3) In August 2007 Federal Labor committed $223 million nationally for the establishment of 31 GP Super Clinics. The Federal Government subsequently held a public consultation meeting at Nelson Bay on 6 August 2008. Like many other interested stakeholders and community members, NSW Health input was provided into issues discussed during the consultation meeting including the rationale for funding levels of GP Super Clinics across Australia; the need for the Port Stephens GP Super Clinics to complement existing services; options for the location of the Port Stephens Super Clinic; the range of organisations eligible to apply; and funding rules and funding sources for other programs. At this meeting the Chief Executive of Hunter New England Area Health Service expressed a preference for the GP Super Clinic to be located on the Tomaree Peninsula which incorporates Anna Bay, Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay. This preference was influenced by the planning underway for a NSW Government funded HealthOne NSW service at Raymond Terrace. Raymond Terrace and the Tomaree Peninsula are the two population hubs within the Port Stephens local government area. NSW Health's views, like the views of other stakeholders, were expressed to the Federal Government. The location of the GP Super Clinics was a matter for the Federal Government to decide. *6605 SPECIAL ASSISTANCE SUBSIDY SCHEME—Mr Craig Baumann asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— (1) How many people⁄tenants are receiving Special Assistance Subsidy - Special in New South Wales as

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at 2 June 2009? (2) How many people are receiving Special Assistance Subsidy - Special in the Port Stephens electorate as at 2 June 2009? (3) How many people are receiving Special Assistance Subsidy - Disabled in New South Wales as 2 June 2009? (4) How many people are receiving Special Assistance Subsidy - Disabled in the Port Stephens electorate as at 2 June 2009? (5) How much did the Special Assistance Subsidy scheme cost the Department of Housing in 2007-08? (6) How much has the Special Assistance Subsidy scheme cost the Department of Housing this financial year to date? Answer— (1) Details of the number of people who are in receipt of the Special Assistance Subsidy – Special and the Special Assistance Subsidy – Disability and the cost of the program are contained in the Housing NSW Annual Report. (2) One household. (3) See (1). (4) 8 households. (5) See (1). (6) See (1). *6606 MAINTENANCE CONTRACTORS—Mr Craig Baumann asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— (1) (a) Are maintenance contractors required to provide identification to tenants when carrying out maintenance work on a property? (b) If so, what identification are they required to provide? (2) Are tenants required to sign work sheets to confirm the maintenance work has been carried out to a satisfactory standard? (3) How does the Department of Housing ensure work has been carried out to a satisfactory standard? (4) Does the Department of Housing perform audits of public housing maintenance work to ensure work has been carried out to a satisfactory standard? Answer— (1) (a) Yes. (b) Identification cards detailing the company's registered business name and telephone number; the person's name, signature and colour photograph; expiry date and an indication that the work is on behalf of Housing NSW. (2) Yes. (3) Both Housing NSW and the Contractor are responsible for performing pre-work, work-in-progress and post-work inspections. Regular audits of Maintenance Services are carried out by Housing NSW. (4) Yes. *6608 RAIL MAINTENANCE REVIEW—Ms Gladys Berejiklian asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— What was the total cost of the Rail Maintenance Review conducted by Keith Clark (including but not limited to): (a) staff costs; (b) implementation costs; (c) fees? Answer— I am advised: (a) to (c) There were no additional RailCorp resources engaged as part of the Keith Clark's review. The total fees associated with the engagement of Keith Clark were $106,200.00. *6609 OATLEY TRAIN STATION—Ms Gladys Berejiklian asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— In relation to the Oatley train station:

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(1) How many staff work at the Oatley train station and what are their roles? (2) What is the proposal, as part of Station Reform - Station Staff Review, RailCorp (27 March 2009), for Oatley Station? (3) How many staff will be at Oatley train station after the review and what will be their roles? Answer— I am advised: (1) to (3) The station staff review is part of RailCorp's commitment to improve customer service, while also ensuring stations operate more efficiently and effectively. No jobs will be lost as part of this review. The station staff review for Oatley Station took place on 5 May 2009 and the RailCorp proposal was agreed to on that day. The review has resulted in no change to staff numbers of the hours that the station is staffed on weekdays and weekends. *6610 CITYRAIL TRAINS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— In relation to CityRail trains: (1) What is the definition of overcrowding? (2) What is the source for the definition provided? (3) What is the definition of crush load? (4) What is the source for the definition provided? (5) What type of train carriages are the definitions based on? (6) At 100% capacity, how many people would be standing per carriage? (7) At 120% capacity, how many people would be standing per carriage? (8) At 150% capacity, how many people would be standing per carriage? (9) At 160% capacity, how many people would be standing per carriage? (10) At 170% capacity, how many people would be standing per carriage? Answer— (1) to (10) CityRail regularly reports on performance, including patronage and capacity, on its website at www.cityrail.info⁄ *6611 GRAFFITI ON CITYRAIL TRAINS AND STATIONS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— In relation to graffiti on CityRail trains and at CityRail stations: (1) What was the total number of graffiti incidents on CityRail trains, platforms and stations from 1 July 2008 to 1 June 2009? (2) What was the total cost of removal of graffiti from CityRail trains, platforms and stations from 1 July 2008 to 1 June 2009? (3) What was the impact of graffiti incidents on on-time running from 1 July 2008 to 1 June 2009? Answer— I am advised: (1) RailCorp relies on crime statistics provided by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) to measure recorded incidents of malicious damage, including graffiti vandalism plus various other forms of vandalism, on rail premises. The latest figures are available from the BOCSAR website. (2) The total cost of removal and repair of malicious damage is available from the Annual Report. The current 08⁄09 figure is currently being consolidated. (3) Over the period 1 July 2008 to 1 June 2009 the impact of graffiti incidents on peak on-time running has been approximately a 0.04% impact on the total peak on-time running average. *6612 CUSTOMER SERVICE CHARTER—Ms Gladys Berejiklian asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— In relation to the Customer Service Charter: (1) (a) Has the Minister implemented a consistent approach to the management of stations with ticket barriers across the network?

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(b) If so, what is your approach? (2) (a) Has the Minister completed the improved complaints handling pilot process being carried out at five stations? (b) If so, what are the five stations? (3) What is the process the Minister has implemented in relation to complaints handling? (4) (a) Have new practices to improve customer movement on and off trains started at Blacktown and North Sydney stations? (b) If so, what do the practices involve? (5) Has the pilot to reduce graffiti in the rail corridor on a section of the Illawarra line commenced? Answer— I am advised: (1) to (5) The first quarter update of the Customer Service Charter is available on www.cityrail.info *6613 ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN—Ms Gladys Berejiklian asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— In relation to the latest campaign depicting penguins to communicate to CityRail passengers to spread out on station platforms: (1) What was the total cost of the advertising campaign? (2) When did the campaign begin? (3) When will the campaign finish? (4) (a) Were extra personnel employed to facilitate the campaign on train station platforms? (b) If so, how many, at what stations and at what cost? (5) What were the dwell times at Town Hall before the campaign started? (6) What are the dwell times at Town Hall now? Answer— I am advised: (1) The total cost was approximately $12,400. (2) The communication campaign began on 11 May 2009. (3) The communication campaign concluded on 29 May 2009. (4) (a) and (b) No extra personnel were employed. All staff were from within RailCorp. (5) and (6) Prior to the "Penguin" campaign being launched, dwell times averaged 55 seconds in the afternoon peak. During the campaign dwell times reduced to 45 seconds. *6614 CARDIAC CATHETERISATION LABORATORY—Mr Peter Besseling 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— What are the current yearly operating costs of the cardiac catheterisation Laboratory at: (a) Tweed Heads; (b) Coffs Harbour; (c) Tamworth? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (a) There is no Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory within The Tweed Hospital. (b) $3.9 million (approximately). (c) $1.1 million (approximately). *6615 RADIOLOGY SERVICES—Mr Peter Besseling 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— Will the requirement for a new angiogram machine form part of any upcoming tender for radiology services at the Port Macquarie Base Hospital? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: An equipment list for the subject proposed tender has not yet been finalised.

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*6616 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST OVER PUBLIC LAND—Mr Peter Besseling asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— What is the status of the Expression of Interest over public land along the Port Macquarie foreshore put forward by Ariadne Australia Ltd? Answer— Ariadne Australia Ltd remains the preferred proponent following the Expression of Interest process that was conducted by the Department of Lands for the development of Crown land adjacent to Westport Park at Port Macquarie. Negotiations with Ariadne have been placed on hold pending the completion of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council's joint Foreshore Masterplanning and Settlement City Structure Plan exercises, and the completion of a Plan of Management by the Department. The continuation of further negotiations with Ariadne on the matter will be assessed by the Department when both of these planning matters have been completed around the end of this year and outcomes are known. *6617 KOALA RECOVERY PLAN—Mr Peter Besseling asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— (1) What is the breakdown of funding allocations for the $1.23 million Koala Recovery Plan launched in November 2008? (2) How much of the proposed funding will be spent within NSW national parks or nature reserves? (3) How much funding has already been spent and for what purpose? (4) What other funding measures are in place to achieve the objectives of the recovery plan (to coordinate koala management across the State and help communities deal with risks to their local koala populations)? Answer— (1) A breakdown of the estimated costs is set out in Appendix 1 of the Koala Recovery Plan. The plan is publicly available on the Department of Environment and Climate Change website. (2) The costs include $50,000 for the Department to provide for the protection of koalas on the national park estate. Other actions, such as surveys, involve the full range of public lands. (3) I am advised that the Department and other contributors have already allocated over $650,000, supported by in-kind contributions, to undertake actions in the plan including: • a statewide community survey to determine the koala's distribution across NSW; • population identification and assessment, such as regional surveys and mapping for the Far South Coast, Liverpool Plains and Campbelltown koala populations; • mapping the nutrient quality of forest stands and relating them to koala territory; • Departmental support to a number of north-east region councils on the development of, or review of, comprehensive koala plans of management; and • identifying conservation outcomes for significant koala populations in the Namoi catchment area. (4) Both NSW and the Commonwealth Government have a range of strategies in place which may assist achieving the objectives of the plan including restoration and rehabilitation programs which are funded through the Environmental Trust, the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife and Catchment Management Authorities and through Commonwealth Caring for Our Country Programs. *6618 CARDIAC CATHETERISATION LABORATORY—Mr Peter Besseling 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— How many patients requiring the services of a cardiac catheterisation laboratory are sent from the Manning Base Hospital to: (a) Newcastle; (b) Sydney? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: For the nine month period 1 July 2008 to 30 April 2009 Manning Rural Referral Hospital referred 91

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patients to Newcastle hospitals and 7 patients to Sydney hospitals for cardiac catheterisation. *6619 ONCOLOGY PATIENTS—Mr Andrew Constance 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 average cost for oncology patients to be treated at Far South Coast hospitals? (2) Are there any differences in the cost of treatment between the Far South Coast and Canberra? (3) Are there any differences between the cost of medicines in Canberra compared to Far South Coast hospitals? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) and (2) Individual oncology patients may receive any or all of a range of treatments including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, surgery and palliative care, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Costs per individual patient therefore vary significantly. (3) NSW does not have cost information for medicines used in Canberra hospitals. *6620 FISHING FOR BAIT—Mr Andrew Constance 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) Are there any restrictions on fishing for bait on NSW ocean trap and line endorsements in Eden? (2) How does fishing for bait differ between States, particularly between NSW and Victoria? (3) Is the Minister aware of concerns of fisherman in Eden about the restriction being placed on them when fishing for bait that does not allow them to use purse sein nets to catch live bait? (4) Why can the fishermen not use purse sein nets to catch live bait, which does not damage the bait fish? Answer— (1) There are restrictions and management arrangements in place for all commercial fishing activities in NSW. (2) Fishing for bait or any other fishing operation is undertaken in accordance with the arrangements for the relevant jurisdiction. (3) Yes. (4) If new fishers wish to use purse seine nets they can acquire sufficient purse seine net shares from shareholders who have the access rights for this fishery. *6621 PATHOLOGY UNIT—Mr Andrew Constance 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 staff members have resigned in the pathology department in Moruya in the last 12 months? (2) Is the Minister aware of any concerns about the location of the pathology unit, which is not on Moruya Hospital grounds? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) Four staff members have resigned however, all positions have subsequently been filled. (2) The Moruya Pathology Unit is located within the Moruya Hospital building, with an additional two collection centres situated in the community. *6622 SOLAR HOT WATER REBATES—Mr Andrew Constance asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— (1) (a) Have any claims been frozen pending an audit of the NSW Government solar hot water rebate system? (b) If so, why? (2) Why are claims being refused, despite meeting the requirements of the scheme? (3) How many claims have not been met within the 60 days process that the scheme had been promoted as? (4) Where does this freeze leave organisations that sell hot water units and promote the rebates on offer?

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Answer— (1) Payments for solar hot water rebates under the NSW Climate Change Fund continue to be processed. However, new arrangements were required in response to the Australian Government's new solar hot water rebate as the combination of State and Commonwealth support could see some householders receiving more money than it cost them to install their water heater. As the NSW program is a rebate, rather than a grant, the Department of Environment and Climate Change has instituted a simple check to ensure that payments are correct and do not exceed householders' costs. (2) All eligible applicants are paid the rebate. (3) Some applications required extra time for checking as explained in the response to Question 1. Others have been delayed because application numbers are at record levels. Additional resources are being allocated to reduce the processing time. (4) Record numbers of applications are currently being received, which indicates that suppliers are successfully promoting and selling their units. *6623 CHILDREN IN ALLEGED HEROIN HOUSE—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for Community Services— (1) With respect to an eight-month-old baby boy who was found when police raided an alleged heroin house in Dundas on 24 March 2009: (a) When did the department first receive a report about the child? (b) How many reports were made? (c) What did the department do after receiving the report? (d) Did the department take any action? (e) If yes, what? (2) Regarding the 10-year-old girl and the 15-year-old boy found at the same address: (a) Were there any reports received on these children before June 2004? (b) If so, how many? (c) If so, what were the reports about? (d) What did the department do after receiving these reports? (e) Did the department take any action? (f) If yes, what? Answer— The Department has been actively involved with the family and Children's Court action has been taken by the Department. *6624 CASE PLAN MEETINGS—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for Community Services— (1) Who makes the ultimate decision as to who will be in a case plan meeting? (2) (a) Do foster parents always get informed of a case plan meeting? (b) If not in all cases, why not? (3) (a) Is there a formal request process that a foster parent has to go through in order to attend a case plan meeting? (b) If yes, what is it? (c) If no, why not? Answer— (1) to (3) Information relating to Case Plan meetings is published in the Foster Carer Resource Guide which can be accessed on the Department's website www.community.nsw.gov.au *6625 PENROSE STATE FOREST—Ms Pru Goward 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) What fire hazard management program is in place in the Penrose State Forest? (2) How often are fire trails checked to ensure they remain open? (3) What KPIs are in place to ensure fallen timber is removed from fire trails in a timely manner? (4) How often is fallen timber removed from the forest floor? (5) What protocols are in place to protect neighbouring properties from fires emanating from the State forest?

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(6) What is the estimated fuel build-up in Penrose State Forest? (7) How many full time equivalent staff members are responsible for fire management in the Penrose State Forest? Answer— (1) The Monaro Region Fuel Management Plan. (2) Minor trails and tracks at least annually and major roads more frequently. (3) Environmental Management Certification ISO14001 and the Monaro Region Fuel Management Plan. (4) As required by the Monaro Region Fuel Management Plan. (5) Forests NSW maintains: • A fire tower network, aerial inspections, ground patrols and a state-wide lightning strike system for early detection. • Its own firefighting helicopter and contract aircraft for rapid response to fire threats. • A fleet of off-road fire tankers to extinguish fire outbreaks. • Substantial contract resources for normal forest operations and these machinery and personnel resources are available for fire suppression. Furthermore, integration of these capabilities with the Rural Fire Service and the Department of Environment and Climate Change ensures that early fire detection leads to quick aerial and ground- based suppression. (6) Fuel loads are at a manageable level. (7) Seven. *6628 CENTRAL COAST CASES OF SWINE FLU—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 residing on the Central Coast have been diagnosed with Swine Flu? (2) How many people in the Sydney Metropolitan Area have been diagnosed with Swine Flu? (3) If there are no separate statistics kept for the Central Coast, an area with a population over 300,000, why not? (4) What system is in place to notify Central Coast residents, in relation to Swine Flu, if there is no list of Central Coast sufferers? Answer— Comprehensive information for the community, including a daily summary of suspected and confirmed cases is published on the Department of Health's website: www.health.nsw.gov.au Whole of Government arrangements for an influenza pandemic are addressed in the NSW Human Influenza Pandemic Plan. This plan and its supporting documents address hospitals and healthcare institutions, education institutions, churches and places of worship, nursing homes and other public institutions. The Plan and its supporting documents have been adapted to support due response to H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Influenza) and a range of specific documents have also been developed in response to emerging needs. The Australian Government's National Counter-Terrorism Plan addresses biological threats. The NSW Department of Health is in regular communication with Area Health Services to ensure appropriate preparation and response to H1N1 Influenza 09. This includes enhanced emergency department screening, communication to general practitioners, support to those in home isolation and quarantine, contact tracing of confirmed cases, the activation of a general human swine inquiries line and mental health help line and enhanced laboratory testing capacity, amongst other activities. In addition, the NSW Department of Health has provided Area Health Services with a range of print and electronic resources for distribution to all hospitals. The NSW Department of Health is working closely with partner agencies, including the Department of Education and Training, to ensure sector-specific advice is appropriate for the current situation. All hospitals will be guided by directions issued by the NSW Department of Health's Chief Health Officer and the Chief Executive of the Area Health Service. Hospitals will continue to treat those presenting for emergency care and have been instructed to be especially vigilant for influenza (both seasonal and H1N1).

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A number of Coalition MPs have listed a range of questions about swine flu cases and individual outbreaks, requiring answers which were already outdated before Department of Health staff were required to commence the time-consuming process of researching them. I would urge Coalition Members to consider their questions carefully before diverting Health resources away from patients. *6629 ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT CANCER WARDS—Mr Kerry Hickey 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— Can the Minister provide an update on the progress of the dedicated Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Wards? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: The Youth Cancer Networks 2008-09 Australian Government measure of $15 million over three years to CanTeen has been amended to enable a more flexible approach. This has allowed jurisdictions to develop proposals for the development of networks for adolescents and young adults with cancer that improve and coordinate services, support and care. Jurisdictions, including NSW, have submitted to CanTeen an indicative proposal for developing or establishing youth cancer networks within their State. CanTeen has indicated that funding approval under the Program will be finalised in August 2009. *6630 WATER INDUSTRY COMPETITION ACT 2006—Mr Kerry Hickey asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— Can the Minister provide assurance that the Water Industry Competition Act 2006 will not allow control of public drinking water into the hands of private retailers? Answer— The Water Industry Competition Act 2006 was introduced to encourage competition in the water industry and to foster innovative recycling projects and efficiency in the provision of water and wastewater services. The Act establishes a licensing regime for private sector entrants to ensure effective operations and the continued protection of public health, consumers and the environment. Private industry cannot construct, maintain or operate any water industry infrastructure or supply water (potable or non-potable) or provide sewerage services by means of any commercial water industry infrastructure other than under the authority of a licence under the Act. The Regulations include strict licensing rules to ensure that drinking water meets Australian standards, that recycled water is "fit for purpose" and that all services are delivered in a safe, reliable manner with minimal environmental impacts. *6631 FERAL CAMELS—Mr Kerry Hickey 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) Can the Minister provide an outline of the "feral camel" situation in New South Wales? (2) Can the Minister provide a plan for the management of these animals? (3) Has any consideration been given to the introduction of the animals as a source of food production to local or export markets? Answer— (1) The spread of feral camels into NSW is largely constrained by the Australian Wild Dog Fence. NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) is involved in a program of mapping the distributions of pest animal populations. The work will include mapping feral camel populations, where they exist, to provide an accurate indication of their distribution and density. (2) NSW DPI administers a licensing scheme for the keeping of camels in private collections. A management plan for feral camels is not considered necessary at this time. (3) If there were sufficient numbers, consideration could be given to a camel based industry in NSW. *6632 GRAIN SALES—Mr Kerry Hickey 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— Has the loss of the "single desk" approach to grain sales, had a positive or negative effect for NSW

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farmers? Answer— The latest wheat export report by the Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Economics (ABARE), reports that 6.7 million tonnes had been exported from Australia by the end of March, of which 868,000 tonnes had been exported from NSW. Mechanisms have been put in place to protect and enhance marketing opportunities for growers including wheat exporters having to be accredited by an agency of the Commonwealth Government (Wheat Exports Australia). Of the 19 accredited exporters, 5 are based in NSW, with most of the others represented by buying agents in the state. This is allowing growers to access a wider range of exporters and export opportunities. In January 2009, the Commonwealth Government also announced the establishment of the Wheat Export Technical Market Support Program, under which exporters can apply for grants of up to $60,000 to help them develop innovative marketing arrangements and niche markets. *6633 MURRAY DARLING WATER LICENCES—Mr Kerry Hickey asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— Will the refusal by New South Wales to approve any more Murray Darling water licences lead to an improved waterway? Answer— The issue of additional surface water licences has been embargoed since 1995 in the NSW portion of the Murray Darling Basin to maintain water extractions to sustainable levels. As a result, the only way that a water licence can be obtained for new uses is via the water market or, in the case of the environment, also through water savings works that recover additional water for the environment. The NSW Government supports the purchase of water for the environment as a means to secure the sustainability of the Murray-Darling Basin. However there is not a level playing field in water trading. Victoria, in particular, has a number of barriers in place that restrict the amount of water that can be purchased from that State. The vast majority of water entitlements purchased for the environment to date in the Murray-Darling Basin through the Commonwealth Government's $3.1 billion water licence buyback program have therefore come from NSW. As a result, an embargo on the purchase of any more licences for the environment has been implemented and will remain until a more equitable solution can be found. The embargo will remain until a fairer deal between the Commonwealth and all the Murray Darling Basin states is put in place. *6634 LAND AT CESSNOCK SHOWGROUND—Mr Kerry Hickey asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— How much land at the Cessnock Showground is owned by the Crown Lands Department? Answer— None. *6635 NSW POLICE GASO/GSO REVIEW—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— (1) Is the NSW Police Force currently conducting another review of General Administrative Support Officer (GASO) or General Support Officer (GSO) positions? (2) When is this review scheduled to be completed? (3) What budgetary savings is this review intended to obtain? (4) Which specific police stations or area commands in the Burrinjuck currently have a GASO⁄GSO appointed to them? (5) By police station or area command in the Burrinjuck electorate, how many FTE hours does each GASO⁄GSO work? (6) Which police stations or area commands in the Burrinjuck electorate are likely to lose their GASO⁄GSO or have their GSO employment hours cut as a result of this review?

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Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me: (1) and (2) A review of the allocation of General Administrative Support Officer (GASO) positions to Local Area Commands is underway and is scheduled to be completed later this year. (3) The review aims to ensure that NSW Police Force resources are appropriately and equitably allocated to meet workload demands and maximise efficiency. (4) All Local Area Commands in the Burrinjuck electorate have GASO positions allocated to them. (5) Each full time GASO works 35 hours per week. (6) The review is currently accepting submissions from Region Commands and will take into account workload issues and special circumstances of individual Local Area Commands. *6636 SYDNEY WATER RELOCATION—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— (1) What was the reason for the relocation of Sydney Water headquarters to Parramatta? (2) What was the total cost for the relocation? (3) What alternative sites were considered for the relocation? (4) What was the reason that Parramatta was chosen as the preferred location? Answer— (1) to (4) The new Sydney Water Head office at 1 Smith Street forms part of the Parramatta Civic Place Master Plan supporting the Government's objective of contributing to the long-term economic growth of Parramatta and Greater Western Sydney. 1,400 staff relocated to Parramatta from Bathurst Street, Sydney and other locations. *6638 METHANE RELEASE—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— (1) What is the title of the report on methane release from the saltpan along Brooklyn Road, Brooklyn? (2) When was it completed? (3) When was it released? (4) What were the findings? Answer— The report referred to was not produced by the Department of Environment and Climate Change. I understand that it was prepared by Hornsby Council for its own purposes. *6639 FUNDING FOR LIBRARIES—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— (1) What was the total funding available for Hornsby Shire Library from the State Government in: (a) 2002-2003; (b) 2008-2009? (2) What was the total per capita funding from the State Government for Hornsby Library (and outpost libraries) in: (a) March 2002; (b) March 2009? Answer— I am advised: (1) and (2) Information about public library funding is publicly available in the Library Council of New South Wales Annual Report and is available online at http:⁄⁄www.sl.nsw.gov.au⁄about⁄publications⁄annual_reports Information for 2008-2009 will be available in coming months. *6640 PARTNERSHIP COMMUNITY PROJECT OFFICER—Mr Kevin Humphries asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— Why is the new Partnership Community Project Officer representing Brewarrina and Weilmoringle to be based in Bourke when at least 50 per cent of their time will be spent outside the designated area? Answer—

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The Partnership Community Project Officer will be equally available to each of the communities within their area of responsibility. *6641 CAR HOON LAWS—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Minister for Roads— How many people have been charged under the car hoon laws, introduced in 2008, in the electorate of Cronulla? Answer— I am advised: The RTA only receives the details of people convicted of these offences and is not provided with information about the number of persons that are charged with offences or the location where the offence occurred. This question should be directed to the Minister for Police. *6642 PUBLIC HOUSING WAITING LIST—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— How many people⁄families are currently on the waiting list for Department of Housing accommodation in: (a) Cronulla electorate; (b) Sutherland Shire? Answer— (a) and (b) The number of people on the housing register is published in the Housing NSW Annual Report. *6643 FLASHING LIGHTS FOR SCHOOLS—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Minister for Roads— Which schools are on lists for future installation of flashing lights in the Cronulla electorate? Answer— I am advised: On 8 April 2009 the RTA announced another 50 school zones to be fitted with flashing lights by September 2009. Cronulla High School in the Cronulla electorate was included in this list. *6644 FLASHING LIGHTS—GLENWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL—Dr Andrew McDonald asked the Minister for Roads— (1) As the bus route along Belmont Road, Glenfield has been changed meaning that there is now a significant increase in bus and car traffic, has this changed the plans for flashing lights at Glenwood Public School? (2) When are these lights likely to be installed? Answer— I am advised: (1) On 8 April 2009 the RTA announced an additional 50 school zones to be fitted with flashing lights by September 2009. Glenwood Public School was not included in this list. (2) The RTA selects school zone sites for the flashing lights rollout on an ongoing basis, to maximise road safety in school zones. School zone sites are chosen based on a number of factors, including crash history, crash risks, approaching speed limits, road environment and visibility, ensuring that schools with the highest priority get flashing lights first. All schools in New South Wales including Glenwood Public School will be considered against the criteria. The complete list of additional school zones to be fitted by the end of 2009 is currently being finalised. *6645 MACQUARIE FIELDS PUBLIC SCHOOL—Dr Andrew McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— (1) What plans are in place for the repainting of Macquarie Fields Public School? (2) What plans are in place for the office upgrade of Macquarie Fields Public School? Answer—

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(1) As part of the Commonwealth Government's Building the Education Revolution Primary Schools for the 21st Century funding, Macquarie Fields Public School is receiving $1 million for classroom facility upgrades. This will include internal painting of the classrooms. A project for external painting for all demountables and Buildings A, C, D and I will be considered against competing regional priorities for inclusion in a future program of works. A time frame for when this project will be funded cannot be given as it will be considered against competing regional and state priorities. (2) A project to upgrade the administration facilities at Macquarie Fields Public School is nominated to be considered for inclusion in a future program of capital works. A time frame for when this project will be funded cannot be given as it will be considered against competing regional and state priorities. *6646 MRI SCAN FACILITIES—Dr Andrew McDonald 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) Which hospitals in South Western Sydney have MRI scan facilities? (2) Which hours are they available? (3) Are there plans to have an MRI scanner at Campbelltown Hospital in view at the medical school? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) and (2) MRI services are available at Liverpool Hospital 7.30am - 7.30pm, Monday to Friday. Services are also available on-call out of hours. Bankstown hospital is also planning to establish MRI services after recent success in the Commonwealth Government's expansion of Medicare eligible MRI services. (3) Requirements at Campbelltown Hospital will continue to be considered by the Area Health Service. *6647 BULLYING IN SCHOOLS—Mr Wayne Merton asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— How many school students in the Baulkham Hills electorate have been expelled or suspended for bullying or bullying-related matters in the following years 2003 to 2008 inclusive? Answer— The data collected by the Department of Education and Training on suspensions and expulsions submitted by schools does not identify if incidents of suspension or expulsion involved bullying or bullying-related matters. *6648 KU-RING-GAI PLANNING PANEL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— In relation to the Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel and the Town Centres LEP: (1) Do the 4,752 new dwellings approved between 1 April 2004 and January 2009 count towards the 10,000 target for Ku-ring-gai under the NSW Metropolitan Strategy? (2) Why does the "mid-range scenario" projection of 11,389 dwellings, relied on by the State Government-appointed Planning Panel, exceed the agreed target for Ku-ring-gai of 10,000 dwellings by 2031? (3) Why does this "mid-range scenario" assume only a 50% "take-up rate" for development in retail strip areas when the minimum scenario also assumes 50%, and the "maximum scenario" of 13,968 new dwellings assumes 100% take-up? (4) Do the various scenarios, including those of 11,389 and 13,968 new dwellings, not include: (a) the SAN Hospital Part 3A site in Wahroonga; (b) future dual occupancy, Seniors' Living and other single new development sites outside the Town Centres and LEP 194⁄200 areas; (c) the two proposed new development multi-dwellings sites in Turramurra and Lindfield that were deferred by the Planning Panel? (5) What extra new dwellings estimates exist for: (a) the SAN Hospital Part 3A site in Wahroonga; (b) future dual occupancy, Seniors' Living and other single new development sites outside the Town Centres and LEP 194⁄200 areas; (c) the two proposed new development multi-dwellings sites in Turramurra and Lindfield that were

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deferred by the Planning Panel? Answer— (1) The Metropolitan Strategy targets are to be monitored using Sydney Water connection data. The Metropolitan Strategy base figures are from 2004, therefore every new water connection following 2004 will count towards the achievement of dwelling targets set under the Metropolitan Strategy. (2) Reports provided to the Panel are prepared by officers of Ku-ring-gai Council. Questions regarding the reports should be directed to the General Manager of Ku-ring-gai Council. Ku-ring-gai Council's officer's final Report to the Panel on the draft Town Centres Local Environmental Plan provides dwelling yields ranging from a minimum of 4,206 dwellings to a maximum of 7,971 dwellings. The mid range scenario provides for 5,641 dwellings. (3) Reports provided to the Panel are prepared by officers of Ku-ring-gai Council. As such, questions regarding the reports should be directed to the General Manager of Ku-ring-gai Council. (4) See answer to question (3). (5) The concept plan for the SAN Hospital Part 3A site is currently being assessed by the Department of Planning. Dwelling yield estimates will be reviewed as part of the assessment process. Questions relating to future dual occupancy sites, Seniors Living sites and other proposed development sites in Ku-ring-gai should be directed to Ku-ring-gai Council. *6649 KU-RING-GAI PLANNING PANEL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— In relation to the Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel and the Town Centres LEP: (1) Exactly how many communications did the Minister have with the chair of the Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel prior to their recommendation to her regarding the Town Centres LEP? (2) What did these communications cover? (3) What communications did others in her ministerial office have with the Planning Panel chair? (4) What extensions of the Planning Panel's power has the chair or panel members suggested to the Minister, her office or her department, if any? Answer— (1) The Chair of the Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel liaised with the Minister for Planning and the Minister's Office on an as-needs basis. (2) These communications covered various matters related to the draft Town Centres LEP. (3) See answer to question (1). (4) The Panel will continue to operate as per its current functions. The Panel has been requested to report on its remaining work program once work on the draft Town Centres LEP is complete. *6650 KU-RING-GAI PLANNING PANEL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— In relation to the Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel and the Town Centres LEP: (1) Did almost 1,000 people attend the Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel meeting on Wednesday 27 May at the UTS Lindfield site? (2) After over 3 hours of oral submissions of up to 3 minutes each, did the panel deliberate for only about 10 minutes before adopting the recommendation without amendment? (3) Was due process followed at this meeting? (4) What account will the Minister take of the oral submissions from the meeting in her consideration of the panel's recommendation before approval and gazettal of the LEP? (5) What other information is the Minister taking into account in her deliberations on this matter? Answer— (1) I am advised that about 800 people attended the Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel meeting of 27 May 2009 at UTS. (2) I am advised that 60 residents addressed the meeting over a period of 3 hours and 45 mins. The meeting of the 27 May was the culmination of nearly 18 months of work including community information sessions around each of the town centres, analysis of more than 1800 submissions and months of meetings and site visits with residents, community groups and other stakeholders. As a consequence, there was considerable change in the LEP between the time of the initial exhibition in November and the final report in May (see attached). (3) I have no evidence before me to the contrary.

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(4) Section 68 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act requires that all submissions received throughout the exhibition period of an LEP be considered as part of the reporting and review process. Due to the high level of community interest in the draft LEP, various public forums and meetings were held outside of the statutory exhibition period. Under the Act, the consent authority must report to the Minister on the details of all submissions. (5) The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act makes clear what information is to be considered in reviewing a draft LEP. *6651 COASTAL EROSION—Mr Donald Page asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— (1) Does the Government have a whole of Government policy on the so-called "Planned Retreat" policy being pursued by Byron Shire Council in relation to coastal erosion, especially in relation to landholders along the Belongil Spit at Byron Bay? (2) Does the Minister's department have exactly the same view on this policy as DECC? (3) Does the NSW Government support the policy that prohibits landowners from protecting their property from coastal erosion at the Belongil even though they are offering to pay for protective works themselves? (4) Is the Minister aware that the council and the State Government used rock walls in the past to protect their property but are denying this same opportunity to private landowners at the Belongil? (5) Is the Minister aware that if the sea breaks through at Manfred Street it will: (a) allow lateral erosion north and south affecting properties currently protected by rocks on the eastern side; (b) cause the council or State Government to build a new access bridge to enable access for residents to the north along the Belongil; (c) cause flooding in low-lying areas of Byron Bay township central business area? (6) Does the Minister for Planning have ultimate say over whether the "Planned Retreat" policy will remain in operation regardless of the need to protect the township of Byron Bay? (7) Is the "Planned Retreat" policy able to be amended to enable the protection of key strategic assets in iconic places like Byron Bay whilst the policy remains generally applicable in areas not regarded as being of strategic importance? Answer— (1) Planned Retreat is one of a number of options identified in the NSW Coastline Management Manual as a means of managing the impact of coastal erosion hazards. (2) At this stage the draft Coastline Management Plan has not been finalised and agreed to by the Government. (3) This is the current policy of the Byron Shire Council. I have no role in this policy. (4) Yes. Neither the Department of Planning nor I have a role in determining applications for the current landowners in regard to the construction of rock walls. (5) This question should be directed to the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment. (6) and (7) The NSW Coastline Management Manual provides a range of options for managing coastline hazards. The Coastline Management Plan is approved by the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment. Once the Coastline Management Plan for Byron Shire is complete and agreed to by Government it will determine the framework for planning controls in the Byron Bay locality. *6652 EMU PLAINS DETENTION CENTRE—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Volunteering, Minister for Youth, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs— In relation to the juvenile detention centre at Emu Plains: (1) As of June 2009, how many holding cells does the Emu Plains detention centre have? (2) As of June 2009, how many psychologists and counsellors does the Emu Plains detention centre have (full time equivalent)? (3) As of June 2009, how many rooms have the capacity to accommodate two detainees or more? Answer— (1) Two (2) holding rooms. (2) One psychologist. Counselling services are provided through Cobham Juvenile Justice Centre. (3) 25 rooms, which can accommodate two (2) detainees. *6653 PUBLIC HOUSING—MURRUMBIDGEE ELECTORATE—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney—

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In relation to public housing in the Murrumbidgee Electorate: (1) How many Department of Housing dwellings are currently located in the Murrumbidgee electorate? (2) How many Department of Housing dwellings were located in the Murrumbidgee electorate as at 30 June in each of the following financial years: (a) 2005-2006; (b) 2006-2007; (c) 2007-2008? (3) How many tenants are currently receiving public housing in the Murrumbidgee electorate? Answer— (1) 947. (2) 2,944. (3) As at 30 March 2009, there were 2206 people residing in public housing in the Murrumbidgee Electorate. *6654 RAINWATER TANKS IN SCHOOLS REBATE—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— In relation to rainwater tank rebates in schools: (1) How many NSW schools applied for the Rainwater Tanks in Schools Rebate in the following financial years: (a) 2006-2007; (b) 2007-2008; (c) 2008-2009 (to date)? (2) What was the total amount of funding that was provided under the Rainwater Tanks in Schools Rebate in the following financial years: (a) 2006-2007; (b) 2007-2008; (c) 2008-2009 (to date)? Answer— This is a matter for the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment. *6655 PHOTO ID—Mr Greg Piper asked the Minister for Roads— (1) Are motorists who surrender their licences to the RTA advised by staff that they can be provided with a free photo ID card, but if they should request a photo ID in the future they will be charged a fee of $43? (2) If not advised, why not? Answer— I am advised: (1) and (2) Details of the RTA's photo ID card can be found in RTA brochures: "NSW Photo Card, Show who you are" and "Medical and Driving Tests". *6656 RAILWAY STAFF REDUCTIONS—Mr Greg Piper asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— Is the number of railway staff statewide to be reduced by approximately five hundred and, if so, will all staff be removed from Fassifern Station? Answer— I am advised: There will be no job losses as part of these Station Staff reviews. The reviews for Sector 5 (which Fassifern is part of) is being finalised. The current RailCorp proposal increases the staff at Fassifern. *6657 STATE-OWNED NURSING HOMES—Mr Greg Piper 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— If the transfer of any State-owned nursing homes to the non-government sector proceeds, will the terms of transfer specifically prohibit mandatory relocation of current residents and⁄or staff to other facilities?

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Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: The specific terms of transfer of any State-owned nursing home transferred to the non-government sector will be negotiated with the selected proponent. The terms of transfer must be consistent with the guiding principles as specified in the Expressions of Interest Brief. Among other requirements, the following principles will apply: • The aged care services and places stay in the local town⁄suburb (or local government area for metropolitan facilities). • Where approval is granted by the Australian Government to transfer aged care places to another site, the first priority in planning for the transfer will be to ensure that disruption to existing residents' aged care services is minimised and that their residential aged care needs continue to be met in a new setting. • Staff will be offered a range of options including a transfer to employment with the new operators of the aged care facilities in accordance with the 1997 State Government Nursing Homes Framework Agreement, or redeployment within NSW Health Services. *6658 YOUTH COUNSELLING SERVICES—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Volunteering, Minister for Youth, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs— What youth counselling services in the Tweed electorate are funded by the NSW Government for youth that are over 16? Answer— The Department of Community Services: There are no specific dedicated youth counselling services offered by the Department of Community Services. Counselling services and therapy are provided by NSW Health. The Department of Community Services does provide funding to youth services which provide a range of programs which may incorporate an element of counselling. These counselling services would not be classified as clinical counselling. The Department of Juvenile Justice: The Department of Juvenile Justice employs an Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Counsellor for the Far North Coast to provide therapeutic interventions to a range of the department's clients in the area. Young people from the Tweed electorate make up approximately 40% of therapeutic interventions for the Far North Coast and approximately 60% of these interventions are with young people over 16 years of age. The department funds Mission Australia to provide the North Coast Post Release Support Program. The service may include counselling as an ancillary service; however this is not one of the core functions of the post release service. *6659 TWEED-BYRON LOCAL AREA COMMAND—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— (1) What is the total budget for the Tweed-Byron Local Area Command in? (a) 2005; (b) 2006; (c) 2007; (d) 2008; (e) Year to date? (2) Are there any variances from actual costs to budget? Answer— (1) and (2) Allocation of funding within the NSW Police budget to Local Area Commands is a matter for the Commissioner of Police. *6660 CAR HOON CHARGES—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Roads— How many people in the Tweed electorate have been charged under the Car Hoon laws, introduced in 2008 in:

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(a) 2008; (b) Year to date? Answer— I am advised: (a) and (b) The RTA only receives the details of people convicted of these offences and is not provided with information about the number of persons that are charged with offences or the location where the offence occurred. This question should be directed to the Minister for Police. *6661 YANGA NATIONAL PARK—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— Given that six workers were re-employed by the Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) after Yanga National Park was created: (1) How many jobs were lost when Yanga's forestry and agricultural operations were shut down? (2) How many tourists will the new Yanga National Park attract in 2009-10? (3) How many tourists will the new Yanga National Park attract in 2010-11? (4) How many new jobs will these tourists generate over the next five years? (5) How much money has the DECC allocated in 2009-10 and 2010-11 to promote Yanga to potential tourists? Answer— (1) 14 staff were employed on Yanga Station when it was purchased by the NSW Government. Although not all existing staff were interested in seeking employment with the Department of Environment and Climate Change, the Department was able to offer jobs to most who applied. The Department has created and filled 21 full time permanent positions to manage Yanga with 8 positions located on-site and the remainder located in nearby towns. (2) and (3) The Department is promoting Yanga National Park alongside the nearby world heritage-listed Mungo National Park as an iconic winter tourism destination. Tens of thousands of people visit Mungo National Park each year and the Department expects similar visitation at Yanga National Park. The Department will monitor visitation figures for this season and evaluate its promotion strategy and visitor feedback on the Yanga experience to keep building visitation over the next five years. (4) The Department has already created and filled 21 full-time permanent positions to manage Yanga, including eight positions located on the reserve, and the other positions based in nearby towns. It is anticipated that tourism-related employment will increase within the region as visitation grows over time, particularly due to increasing demand for accommodation and goods and services. (5) The Department has committed $80,000 to promote Yanga in 2009-10. Commitments beyond 2009-10 will be determined as part of future annual budget preparations. *6662 TERILBA DEMENTIA UNIT—Mrs Jillian Skinner 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 Terilba Dementia Unit at Long Jetty Health Care Centre: (1) How many FTE staff vacancies are there currently, broken down by position e.g. nursing, medical professional, cleaners etc? (2) How much money has been spent to try and recruit staff to fill the vacant positions? (3) How many newspaper advertisements were placed and in which newspapers to recruit staff to fill the vacant positions? (4) What other recruitment initiatives were undertaken? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) to (4) The shortage of geriatric staff at both Gosford and Wyong Hospitals does not allow NSCCAHS to continue to provide the optimal level of medical input required for the patients in the Terilbah Unit. As a result, on 1 June 2009 the unit's four patients were transferred to alternative accommodation. To attract specialist qualified staff, advertisements were placed on the Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service Intranet, as well as the Internet "Health Jobs", "Seek", "Australian

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Medical Journal", and "Australian and New Zealand Society for General Medicine" websites. All NSW accredited and approved locums agencies (42 in total) have received emails regarding vacancies and have been contacted via telephone where appropriate. Contact was also made with previous employees and locum medical officer agencies. An advertisement was also placed in the British Medical Journal. *6663 JUSTICE HEALTH PROTOCOL—Mrs Jillian Skinner 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— What is the Justice Health protocol in relation to providing treatment for persons whose Body Mass Index (BMI) falls below 16? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: I am advised that there are numerous causes and underlying conditions that impact on Body Mass Index. Illnesses such as cancer, liver disease, respiratory conditions, alcoholism, chronic energy deficiency, malnourishment, medication, cardiovascular disease, body dysmorphic disease, other psychiatric⁄psychological conditions, as well as difficulty with chewing in the elderly, can significantly affect an individual's Body Mass Index. Due to the range of causes and conditions that impact on Body Mass Index, Justice Health, like most health services in NSW, bases the care and treatment provided to each patient with a Body Mass Index outside of normal ranges on individual clinical presentation. *6664 MANAGEMENT OF GLAUCOMA—Mrs Jillian Skinner 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 that "best practice management" for the blinding condition glaucoma is six-monthly follow-up appointments with an ophthalmologist, why is it that many of the patients at the Broken Hill Outpatient Eye Clinic are not reviewed until 10 months or later? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: Staff at the Broken Hill Health Service have implemented measures to cope with the increasing demand on the ophthalmologist clinics provided at Broken Hill and reduce the wait time for associated services. This includes extra eye clinics and the creation of a new clinic, run by nursing staff, dedicated to performing diagnostic procedures for eye patients. *6665 OPHTHALMOLOGY CAMERAS—Mrs Jillian Skinner 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— Why are ophthalmology cameras in the Diabetic Clinic at Broken Hill, which could be used to vet patients for the blinding condition glaucoma, sitting unused? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: I am advised by the Greater Western Area Health Service that there is no ophthalmic camera in the Diabetic Clinic at Broken Hill. There is an ophthalmic camera in use at the Specialist Clinics in the Broken Hill Health Service. *6666 OUTPATIENT HYDROTHERAPY CLASSES—Mrs Jillian Skinner 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— Why has the Minister allowed the outpatient hydrotherapy classes for stroke victims and other patients requiring rehabilitation to be discontinued as a result of a shortage of physiotherapists at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health:

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Hydrotherapy services remain in operation for patients who have been admitted to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. *6667 RAIN TANK SUBSIDY SCHEME—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— In relation to the current rain tank subsidy scheme: (1) What is the total number of tanks supplied under this scheme to residents of the Oxley electorate in: (a) 2007-2008; (b) 2008-2009 (to date)? (2) What is the total amount of money used to provide residents of the Oxley electorate with water tanks under this scheme in: (a) 2007-2008; (b) 2008-2009 (to date)? Answer— (1) (a) 436 rainwater tank rebates were paid to Oxley electorate residents in 2007-08. (b) As at 31 May 2009, 565 rainwater tank rebates have been paid to Oxley electorate residents. (2) (a) $251,050 was provided to Oxley electorate residents for water tanks in 2007-08. (b) As at 31 May 2009, $358,781 has been provided to Oxley electorate residents for water tanks. *6668 LACHLAN VALLEY WATER CHARGES—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— Given that irrigators in the Lachlan Valley have had zero allocations in 2003-04, 2004-05, 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2008-09: (1) Why does the Minister continue to levy fixed water charges against these farmers struggling during a record drought? (2) Will the Minister waive current fixed water charges, in view of such charges being waived several years ago, in recognition of the severity of the drought? Answer— (1) and (2) IPART determines the bulk water charges to be paid by licence holders. These charges include water management services provided by the Department of Water and Energy and water delivery services by State Water, including maintenance of the major dams and weirs that regulate rivers, and are costs which must be met regardless of the level of water allocations. IPART has purposely set the tariff with a consumption bias to encourage demand management and enable users to better manage their water bills. In its 2006 determination, IPART noted that a survey by the Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Economics showed bulk water costs represented between 0.8 to 4.7 percent of total farm costs. IPART concluded that bulk water costs were not a significant factor in determining farm profitability and that consequently, reductions or waiving of charges was generally limited in its effectiveness compared with targeted drought assistance measures. In this regard, during the current exceptional drought affecting NSW, the NSW Government has provided over $400M in drought support measures to affected farming families and communities. In addition, irrigators are able to access the Australian Government's Murray-Darling Basin Irrigation Management Grants of up to $20,000, which can be used to pay fixed water charges. The Department of Water and Energy and State Water Corporation also have arrangements in place to assist users experiencing financial difficulties in paying their water bills, including a hardship payment option which provides for deferred payment of outstanding charges and payment by instalment. Given the level of support already provided, the Government is unable to agree to further waiving of fixed water charges. *6669 KEMPSEY BYPASS—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Roads— In relation to the Kempsey Bypass announced in the Federal Budget in May: (1) When will construction commence? (2) When is construction planned to be completed? (3) Please describe the location on the current Pacific Highway at which the project is planned to begin

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and end. (4) How many kilometres of new road will be constructed? (5) At what cost per kilometre? (6) What is the length of the bridge planned over the Macleay River and its floodplain? (7) What is the estimated cost of the bridge? (8) What is the estimated impact of the roadwork on flood levels at Kempsey and Frederickton? (9) Which construction company will be undertaking the work? (10) How many companies tendered for the work? (11) What length of the planned Kempsey to Eungai project will remain uncompleted after the Kempsey bypass is finalised? (12) When is work planned to commence on the balance of the Kempsey to Eungai project? Answer— I am advised: (1) 2010. (2) 2014. (3) The project will start near Stumpy Creek, and finish near the new Frederickton interchange on the Pacific Highway, approximately half a kilometre north of Frederickton. (4) 14.5 kilometres of new road will be constructed. (5) Approximately $42.6 million per kilometre. (6) The exact final length is subject to the final detailed design. (7) The exact cost will depend on detailed design. (8) The project has been designed to have no impact on flooding in Kempsey. (9) and (10) No decision has been made on a construction company to build the bypass at this stage. (11)25.5 kilometres. (12) Timing for Stage 2 is dependent on when funding for construction is allocated. *6670 WINGHAM RAILWAY STATION—Mr John Turner asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— With reference to my correspondence dated 7 April 2009 to the Minister in relation to the very real need by the travelling public for access to public toilets and a public telephone at Wingham Railway Station: (1) Has the Minister or his department considered the offer by Mr Pat Abdoo and others to volunteer to open and close the station toilets and the room with a public telephone before and after the trains stop at Wingham Station? (a) If not, when will the resolution of such consideration be determined? (b) If so, when will the Minister advise of his decision? (2) Do volunteers or employees open and close railway station toilet facilities at any unmanned railway stations? (a) If so, which railway stations? (b) If not, when did this practice cease? (3) Has the Minister or his department any plans to upgrade the Wingham Railway Station to assist the travelling public? (a) If so, what are those plans? (b) If so, when will the plans be implemented? (c) If not, why not? Answer— I refer the Honourable Member to my recent written response to his letter. *6671 PACIFIC HIGHWAY UPGRADE—BULAHDELAH BYPASS—Mr John Turner asked the Minister for Roads— (1) Has the Federal Government through the Federal Budget process deferred until next financial year, the funding for the Pacific Highway upgrade known as the Bulahdelah Bypass? (a) If so, will this further delay the completion of the upgrade of the highway from north of Bulahdelah to the Tea Gardens turn off? (b) If so, for how long? (2) If the Federal Government has deferred their funding for the Bulahdelah Bypass, will the State Government nevertheless proceed with the work?

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(a) If not, why not? (b) If so, when will the work on the Bulahdelah Bypass be finished? (c) If so, when will the whole of the upgrade between north of Bulahdelah to the Tea Gardens turn off be completed? Answer— I am advised: (1) No. (a) and (b) Not applicable. (2) Not applicable. (a) Not applicable. (b) Tenders for the main construction contract of this project are expected to be called for in July of this year. (c) Sections two and three of the Karuah to Bulahdelah upgrade are expected to be completed by the end of this year. The Bulahdelah bypass project which is the final section of this part of the Pacific Highway between Tea Gardens turnoff and Bulahdelah is targeted for completion in mid 2012. *6672 SALTWATER BEACH ACCESS—Mr John Turner asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— (1) Has the Minister or her department caused gates to be erected in the area of Saltwater Beach which denies public access to that beach? (a) If so, where were the gates erected? (b) If so, why were the gates erected? (c) If so, when were the gates erected? (d) If so, will the Minister or her department remove the gates? (e) If so, when? (f) If not, why not? (2) If the Minister or her department will not remove the gates, will the Minister or her department allow controlled access to Saltwater Beach through the gates? (a) If so, on what terms? (b) If not, why not? (3) Did the Minister, her department or other department or body build a vehicle ramp at Saltwater Beach? (a) If so, can that vehicle ramp be now accessed or is access to it blocked by any gate that may have been erected by the Minister or her department? (b) If so, why is access denied? (c) If so, why was a vehicle ramp built, if access was denied? (d) If so, what was the cost of the construction of the vehicle ramp? (e) If so, what will be the future use of such vehicle ramp? Answer— (1) No. Public access to Saltwater Beach within Saltwater National Park is available through a network of tracks. A gate is in place at one entrance to the beach near the main car park to provide a safer pedestrian flow to and from the beach, to prevent vehicles damaging Aboriginal artefacts at the lagoon edge, to reduce beach erosion from vehicles climbing the sand dunes, to protect migratory birds and to prevent the compaction of the sand which can lead to reduced populations of local salt water invertebrates. (2) Access is available for pedestrian beach users (who have parked their vehicles in the car park, and horse-riders. Vehicle access is available for: • emergency vehicles; • surf lifesaving patrols; • commercial fishing activities licensed by the NSW Department of Fisheries; and • Department of Environment and Climate Change vehicles for management purposes such as marine mammal rescue, law enforcement and repairs to infrastructure. (3) The boat ramp was built at a cost of approximately $5K. It can be used by pedestrians and authorised vehicles as described above.

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The concrete boat ramp was erected to: • replace a wooden board and chain system that was considered unsafe; • facilitate all weather access for emergency and Departmental management vehicles and staff; and • control sand dune erosion caused by wind. The ramp will continue to be used for emergency services and Departmental management vehicles as outlined above. *6673 PITT TOWN BYPASS—Mr Ray Williams asked the Minister for Roads— Given the NSW State Government has approved approximately 900 new homes to be built in what is known as the Pitt Town Development and that the most vital piece of infrastructure required to support this development is the Pitt Town bypass: (1) When will the Minister meet with representatives of Hawkesbury City Council to discuss the future of this necessary bypass? (2) Is the Pitt Town bypass proposed to cost $12 million? (3) Is the developer providing $6 million of funding, which is proposed for the upgrading of the road shoulders, on Wisemans Ferry and Pitt Town Roads, from McGraths Hill to Pitt Town? (4) Will the Minister consider using this money to help fund the Pitt Town bypass, prior to development and then utilise section 94 contributions during development to fund the road shoulder upgrade on Wisemans Ferry and Pitt Town Roads, which would thereby provide the necessary and immediate infrastructure for the Pitt Town development and the road upgrade during stages of the development?. Answer— I am advised: In 2005 preliminary estimates by Hawkesbury Council for the cost of the bypass were $12.1 million plus the price for land acquisition. More recent cost estimates by the RTA have placed the cost at around $14 million plus costs for land acquisitions and contingency planning. Questions relating to agreements by developer contributions should be addressed to the Minister for Planning. *6674 HUME HIGHWAY FENCING AT BOOKHAM—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Roads— (1) With reference to information provided regarding fencing at the time of the Bookham bypass construction, is the RTA responsible for maintaining stock proof fencing along the Hume Highway, where the fencing is on RTA land? (2) If so, given that the existing fencing and creek brakes around Bogolong Creek, as erected by the RTA, are not stock proof will you act to ensure that the fencing around Bogolong Creek is upgraded to a stock proof standard? Answer— I am advised: (1) No. (2) Not applicable.

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*6675 CLEANING SYSTEM—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) In the Department of Health is there a cleaning system called the "Daniel System"? (2) How does this system operate in comparison to other systems either currently in place or previously in place in the State's hospital system? (3) What benchmarks are in place for the Daniel System and how does this benchmark compare with other systems? Answer—

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I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) to (3) The "Daniel System" was a DOS based computer software system that categorised room types based on function and inclusions. The System then applied standard times to clean the space based on the required frequency and the cleaning required. The total time necessary to clean any area in question was then converted into the required number of staff based on internationally accepted productivity rates. The System is currently used by two of NSW Health's 220 hospitals. The Daniel System is not currently employed at other hospitals for the purpose of planning cleaning activities or for the purpose of estimating resources required for those activities. Comparative analysis has found that staffing calculations based on observation and experience yielded almost identical results with the model on which the Daniel System is based. *6676 EMPLOYMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— Can the Minister provide the calculations used to determine the Premier's claim in Parliament on 13 May 2009 that the $56 billion in infrastructure spending will support 150,000 jobs each year? Answer— I'm advised: The State capital expenditure program will invest $62.9 billion in the NSW economy over the four years to 2012-13, including Australian Government Nation Building funds. The $62.9 billion investment will support up to 160,000 jobs a year over this four year period. This employment impact has been estimated based on Input-Output data for 2004-05 from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, and the composition of the $62.9 billion investment program. The estimate includes both direct jobs and those jobs in industries supplying goods and services to infrastructure investment projects. This estimate reflects the significantly increased infrastructure spending in the 2009-10 Budget as well as ongoing refinements in job impact methodology. *6677 MOUNTAIN BIKES IN NATIONAL PARKS—Mr Mike Baird asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— In relation to mountain bike riding in national parks: (1) Can the Minister provide details of the National Parks and Wildlife Service approach to mountain bike riding in NSW National Parks? (2) Has there been a directive given to proactively discourage mountain bike riding in NSW National Parks outside of fire trails? (3) Are the tracks used by mountain bike riders in Oxford Falls, Bantry Bay - opposite Manly Dam, to be closed to riders? Answer— (1) The approach to mountain bike riding in NSW National Parks is outlined on the Department of Environment and Climate Change website. Cycling, including mountain biking, is an appropriate and approved activity on public access roads and management trails in national parks and reserves. Mountain biking may be approved on a case by case basis on suitable walking tracks and management trails through wilderness areas and nature reserves. (2) No. (3) Cycling within Garigal National Park is guided by the Garigal National Park Plan of Management (1998). Cycling in this Park is permitted on all authorised management trails. Unauthorised tracks within the Park will be closed, including those illegally constructed and used by cyclists in recent months which are causing considerable damage to important Park values. *6678 CONDAMINE STREET, BROOKVALE—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Roads— (1) When will the newly constructed lane on Condamine Street at Brookvale be open considering his previous advice (in response to question no. 5637) was that it would be open in April 2009? (2) Can the Minister explain the delay in scheduled opening of the lane? Answer—

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I am advised: (1) The new 24 hour bus lane in Condamine Street between Pittwater Road and Campbell Parade, Manly is planned to be open by mid July 2009. (2) Opening of the lane has been delayed due to wet weather. To install the red pavement marking, the concrete pavement has to be dry and clean. After wet weather, the pavement needs two days to dry before cleaning of the pavement can commence. *6679 PROCUREMENT AT RANDWICK TAFE—Mr Mike Baird asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— (1) Will the Minister confirm that the Department of Commerce has ruled out consideration of locally supplied and green labelled Geca student tables in the tender for tables at Randwick TAFE provided by a company called Direct Ergonomics? (2) Can the Minister provide the guidelines on which the tenders are being assessed? Answer— (1) and (2) Direct Ergonomics are not on contract to provide green labelled Geca student tables. The furniture was procured under existing government contractual arrangements. *6680 SHOALHAVEN COUNCIL SUPERANNUATION—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— (1) Will the Minister explain why Shoalhaven Council has been required to make increased contributions to the Local Government Superannuation Scheme which will amount to $1.9 million per annum? (2) Will the Minister explain why Council was given a "superannuation holiday" between 1999 and 2005, in which time no contributions were required? Answer— This question is a matter for the Treasurer. *6681 VIVID SYDNEY FESTIVAL—Mr Mike Baird asked the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— In relation to the Vivid Sydney Festival: (1) How many tickets were sold for each of the events for which people had to pay to attend as part of the Vivid Sydney festival? (2) What are the details as to the costs of staging Vivid Sydney? (3) How many interstate visitors attended Vivid Sydney? (4) On what basis did Events NSW calculate the number of interstate visitors? (5) How much money did Events NSW spend on interstate promotion for Vivid Sydney? (6) How much money did Events NSW pay to promote Vivid Sydney in NSW and Sydney? (7) Can the Premier provide an overall cost benefit analysis for the staging of Vivid Sydney? Answer— (1) Vivid Sydney, the city's unique new public festival of music, light and ideas, was a huge success in its inaugural year. At its conclusion it was described by Sydney Morning Herald journalist, Bruce Elder, on 15 June as an "unambiguous triumph". Events NSW estimate around 210,000 people experienced the free Smart Light Sydney "Light Walk" in The Rocks and Circular Quay and more than 30,000 went to the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority's performance of Fire Water. Another 8,000 people registered for Creative Sydney which was another key part of Vivid Sydney. Vivid Sydney was predominantly a free event with ticketing only being part of the music component of the festival, Luminous, at Sydney Opera House. Sydney Opera House box office sold close to 20,000 tickets. Sydney Opera House has stated that almost 60 per cent of Luminous ticket sales were sold to a new audience that had not previously purchased tickets from Sydney Opera House. Sydney Opera House also had a free exhibition in The Studio of Brian Eno's multimedia artwork 77 Million Paintings. More than 20,000 people have viewed the artwork. (2) The investment in Vivid Sydney for all parties was around $7 million, of which just under one-third was funded by Events NSW. The funds come from Events NSW's existing budget to drive economic, strategic and community benefits for NSW. A number of different event organisers were involved in the festival and also financed aspects of their individual components.

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(3) to (5) Interstate visitors are not yet known. Events NSW estimates the number of interstate and overseas visitors who attended Vivid Sydney by combining people count data with data collected from face-to-face surveys taken on the Smart Light Sydney "Light Walk", Sydney Opera House ticketing reports and surveys of ticket purchases and people counters at key locations. All interstate promotion was undertaken by Tourism NSW. (6) The promotion of Vivid Sydney comprised a mix of cash and in-kind support. This was achieved in conjunction with the City of Sydney. Events NSW and Tourism NSW also conducted a public relations campaign that generated millions of dollars in free editorial with extensive media coverage in 25 countries including 11 of our key tourism markets. (7) Events NSW has previously estimated that Vivid Sydney will generate $10million in new money for the State sourced from interstate and overseas, plus significant strategic⁄marketing and community benefits. At this stage, it is anticipated that the estimated economic benefit will be met, given around 210,000 people experienced Vivid Sydney, the abovementioned extensive global media coverage and the strong community engagement. *6682 CBD METRO—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— (1) Will the Minister provide ongoing updates of funding models proposed for the CBD metro? (2) Will the Minister provide regular updates on the impacts those funding models will have on the State Budget? Answer— In relation to both questions I'm advised that: Major infrastructure works for the CBD Metro of $4.9 Billion will be fully budget funded. The requisite funding is contained within the State's 2009-10 Budget and Forward Estimates. Any changes to these funding arrangements and project expenditures will be provided through the existing budget and financial reporting processes for Sydney Metro and the State as a whole. The Government and Sydney Metro have publicly stated opportunities will be sought for private financing of a portion of the works associated with the Integrated Metro Operations (IMO) contract. The IMO Expressions of Interest process is currently underway. In engaging with the private sector the Government will follow the "Working with Government – Guidelines for Privately Financed Projects" and the NSW Government Procurement Policy. The financial impact of any future arrangements will be reported in the Budget and Financial reports in accordance with the applicable Accounting Standards. *6683 MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDING—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Hunter, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— In relation to mountain bike riding in national parks: (1) Can the Minister provide details of the Tourism Department's policy towards the promotion of mountain bike riding? (2) Has the Department held discussions with National Parks and Wildlife Service on how mountain bike riding could be promoted with NSW National Parks? (3) Is there any agreement between Tourism NSW and the National Parks and Wildlife Service on the promotion of mountain bike riding in NSW National Parks? (4) Is the Tourism Minister aware of a direct approach by National Parks and Wildlife Service to discourage mountain bike riding in NSW National Parks and if, so what action has the Minister taken on this matter? Answer— Tourism NSW's promotes a broad range of cycling experiences available to visitors. Last year the State Government established the Tourism and National Parks Taskforce. The purpose of this Taskforce was to identify ways to promote and protect the State's biodiversity and cultural heritage values through appropriate use of national parks. The Taskforce considered a wide range of activities available to visitors to National Parks. Mountain biking was included as part of these discussions.

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One of the key recommendations put forward by the Taskforce is the need for a clear strategy and a commitment by the NSW Government to support and promote sustainable nature tourism. Tourism NSW will be looking at opportunities to work cooperatively with the tourism industry to promote nature-based visitor experiences in NSW parks and reserves. Tourism NSW and the Department of Environment and Climate Change are currently assessing the Taskforce's recommendations. *6684 COURSE FOR AMBULANCE OFFICERS—Mr Craig Baumann 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) Has the NSW Ambulance Service undertaken courses to teach⁄advise⁄inform NSW Ambulance officers about "respect"? (2) If so: (a) What was the official name of the course? (b) How many NSW Ambulance officers have⁄will undertake the course? (c) How many NSW Ambulance staff (excluding officers) have⁄will undertake the course? (d) What is the total cost of the course? (e) What was the fee paid to the administrator of the course? (f) What is the name of the company that administered the course? (3) Why was the course instigated? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) to (3) Respectful Workplace Training built on existing Ambulance training and the compulsory induction program as part of the Service's response to concerns raised by staff about how workplace concerns were managed. The need for such training and supportive strategies was reinforced by recommendations of the Department of Premier and Cabinet review and the General Purpose Standing Committee Legislative Council inquiry. The purpose of the course is to resolve workplace conflicts through respectful behaviour and communication and to promote a healthy workplace culture. As at the end of May 2009, 3,365 operational staff and 327 non-operational staff had completed the course. The total cost was $534,383 paid to ProActive ReSolutions (Australia) Pty Limited. *6685 HUNTER CENTRAL COAST TENANTS ADVISORY COUNCIL—Mr Craig Baumann asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— (1) How much funding has the Hunter Central Coast Tenants Advisory Council received from the Department of Housing in the 2008-09 financial year? (2) How much funding is the Hunter Central Coast Tenants Advisory Council to receive from the Department of Housing in the 2009-10 financial year? (3) What financial assistance does the Department of Housing afford organisations like the Hunter Central Coast Tenants Advisory Council with the payment of rent for office space? Answer— (1) $175,660. (2) The Hunter Central Coast Tenants Advisory Council applied but was unsuccessful in securing funding under the Tenant Participation Resource Services Program. The organisation will be eligible to apply for other Housing NSW grants programs in 2009⁄10. (3) Housing NSW offers funding to eligible organisations under various programs. Funding is generally provided for expenditure items such as salaries and administration costs, including rent or office space. *6686 CORRUPTION PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— In relation to the Corruption Prevention Recommendations Implementation Plan relating to the Report on Investigation into Bribery and Fraud at RailCorp: (1) Has recommendation 22, which provides training to managers in detecting fraud and corruption, commenced and what action has been taken? (2) Has recommendation 23, which implements a system of random auditing, commenced and what action has been taken?

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(3) Has recommendation 30, which provides initial training in managing reports of corruption and preventing corruption to managers, commenced and what action has been taken? Answer— I am advised that: (1) to (3) RailCorp provided ICAC with its full response to the 40 recommendations in March 2009. To track progress in meeting the agreed targets, RailCorp will provide a quarterly report to ICAC on the implementation of all recommendations. The most recent quarterly report to June 2009 will be available on the RailCorp website at www.railcorp.info⁄publications⁄icac_response *6687 TICKET BARRIERS/ELECTRONIC GATES—Ms Gladys Berejiklian asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— In relation to CityRail train stations: (1) How many train stations do not have ticket barriers⁄electronic gates? (2) What stations do not have ticket barriers⁄electronic gates? (3) How many train stations do not have ticket machines? (4) What train stations do not have ticket machines? (5) How many train stations do not have ticket windows? (6) What train stations do not have ticket windows? Answer— I am advised that: (1) and (2) Out of 307 train stations, ticket barriers⁄electronic gates are strategically placed at 47 of CityRail's busier stations which effectively monitors the tickets of 85 per cent of customer journeys. (3) to (6) There are 274 stations with ticket vending machines and⁄or ticket windows on the CityRail network. *6688 STATION REFORM—STATION STAFF REVIEW—Ms Gladys Berejiklian asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— In relation to Station Reform - Station Staff Review, RailCorp 27 March 2009: (1) How many train stations will be affected by the review? (2) What are the names of the stations that will be effected by the review? (3) How many FTE staff will lose their jobs? (4) Of the FTE staff who lose their jobs, what was their position and at what station did⁄do they work? Answer— I am advised: (1) to (4) All stations across the CityRail network will be reviewed. There will be no jobs lost as part of the review. *6689 OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDREN IN CARE—Mr Peter Besseling asked the Minister for Community Services— (1) What measures are in place to ensure children are not at risk when placed with carers by private companies contracted by the Department of Community Services? (2) What measures are in place to ensure police are notified immediately of an alleged offence against a child in care and not some 12 months later as happened to a sex abuse victim in Port Macquarie in 2007? Answer— (1) Non-government organisations contracted by the Department of Community Services to provide Out of Home Care placement services to children and young people are those designated agencies accredited by the NSW Office for Children - the Children's Guardian. Designated agencies are required to meet the Out of Home Care Standards in order to obtain interim or full accreditation. The Out of Home Care Standards are supported by explicit benchmark policies that agencies are required to apply within their organisation in relation to recruitment, training and authorisation of carers.

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It is a statutory requirement under Section 37 of the Commission for Children and Young People Act, 1998 No. 146 for Out of Home Care agencies to undertake Working With Children Checks as part of the carer and staff recruitment process. Section 37 (2) of the Act states that "It is the duty of an employer to carry out all the relevant procedures of background checking of the preferred applicant before employing the preferred applicant in that child-related employment." Additionally, all agencies funded by the Department of Community Services to provide out-of-home care enter into a Service Agreement with the Department. The Service Agreement states that "If the Service Provider is an employer as defined in Section 33 of the Commission for Children and Young People, 1998 (the Act) the Service Provider and its agents must complete mandatory employment screening ("the working with children check") on all staff employed to work in "primary child- related employment" as described in the Act, prior to such staff commencing to perform the work." Where an agency has not completed a Working With Children Check, the Department reports the issue to the Commission for Children and Young People. The Commission has the power to examine the issue to determine whether a breach in the law has occurred, and action as appropriate. Children and young people placed with contracted agencies are supported through case work and case management, components of which are shared by both the Department and funded agency in accordance with the case plan and are subject to ongoing review. Assessment of risk of harm reports relating to children and young people that are placed with agency carers are conducted as a result of information received by the Department and assessed according to the risk of harm framework. The Ombudsman Act 1974, Part 3A relates to the Ombudsman's child protection jurisdiction and provides mechanisms for the NSW Ombudsman to oversight the role of agencies where allegations or reportable conduct arise. Agencies are required to provide details of allegations and subsequent investigations pertaining to the nature and outcome of the reportable conduct matter. The Ombudsman has wide powers to monitor and review such investigations. (2) The measures taken by the Department to notify Police are dependant on the nature of the alleged offence and an assessment of the circumstances of the child or young person. *6690 PUBLIC DISORDER—Mr Peter Debnam asked the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— (1) Has the Premier been briefed on incidences of public disorder in the Maroubra housing estate and resultant resident and community distress? (2) (a) Has the Premier received representations from the Member for Maroubra seeking whole of government resources to resolve ongoing crime, intimidation and public disorder in his electorate? (b) If so, when were those representations received? (3) Has the Premier been briefed on public disorder in the Cranebrook Estate and resultant resident and community distress? (4) (a) Has the Premier received representations from the Member for Penrith and the Member for Londonderry seeking whole of government resources to resolve ongoing crime, intimidation and public disorder in their electorates? (b) If so, when were those representations received? Answer— The Government has established Crime Prevention Partnerships (CPPs) to deal with local crime problems through cooperation between NSW Police Force Local Area Commands, local councils and relevant NSW Government agencies. The Maroubra housing estate is included in the activities of the Eastern Beaches CPP. It is also a focus of the Eastern Beaches Anti-Social Behaviour Pilot Project, a multi-agency approach to the provision of case management to young people under 25 who are at risk of falling into a pattern of criminal behaviour. The Cranebrook housing estate is included in the activities of the Penrith CPP. A number of other partnership projects have also been established in the Cranebrook area. A Neighbourhood Advisory Board in Cranebrook meets regularly and provides feedback to government services on coordination of efforts within this neighbourhood. *6691 PERSONAL STAFF—Mr Peter Debnam asked the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— (1) Will the Premier dispense with the services of his personal chef as a budget cost saving measure? (2) (a) Does the Premier employ any other personal staff, under contract or employment, for the purposes of entertaining?

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(b) If so will the Premier dispense with the services of those personal staff? (3) Will the Premier dispense with the services of his speech writer Mr Bob Ellis as a budget cost saving measure? Answer— The Department of Premier and Cabinet provides an Office Manager for the Premier's office who assists with hospitality as required. The Department provides Mr Ellis' services as a cost effective arrangement. *6692 PRIVATE STAFF—Mr Peter Debnam asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— In relation to the Minister's private staff numbers on the Department of Premier and Cabinet Website: (1) What is the salary for the Deputy Premier's Chief of Staff identified in Grade MS7? (2) What is the position, title and salary of each of the "4" positions in the Policy Advisor, Media Advisor identified in Grade MS4 and what is the exact salary for this position? (3) What is the position, title and salary of each of the "3" Policy Advisors, Media Advisors, Research⁄Parliamentary Liaison Officers and Private Secretaries⁄Office Managers identified in Grade MS3? (4) What is the position, title and salary of each of the "3" Policy Advisors, Media Advisors, Private Secretaries, Office Managers and Administrative Assistants and Receptionists identified in Grade MS2? (5) What is the position, title and salary of the "1" Administrative Assistant and Receptionist identified in MS1? Answer— (1) to (5) Salary rates are determined by the Director of Public Employment. Rates for staff in the MS6 and MS7 grades are negotiated individually and rates for staff in the MS1 to MS5 grades are set within the ranges published on the Department of Premier and Cabinet website. *6693 AIR-CONDITIONING IN SCHOOLS—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— In relation to NSW public schools: (1) How many have air-conditioning installed in at least one classroom? (2) How many in the Ryde electorate have air-conditioning installed in at least one classroom? (3) How many in the Ryde electorate have air-conditioning installed in every classroom? (4) How much does the Department of Education and Training spend on the provision of air- conditioning per annum? (5) Given the Federal Government supplies grants to cover the cost of installing air-conditioning, what funding has the NSW Government made available to fund the operation of the air-conditioners? (6) When was the Federal Government grant first made available? (7) How much was the total allocation for the air-conditioning grant? (8) How much of the total allocation for the air-condition grant was or will be applied to schools in the Ryde electorate? (9) What schools in the Ryde electorate will receive funding from the Federal Government air- conditioning grant? (10) What amounts will each school receive? Answer— (1) to (3) The Department of Education and Training's Asset Management System does not hold air cooling⁄air-conditioning data for all schools. (4) In 2008-09 $2.495 million was allocated for new air cooling projects. (5) This Government has invested over $90 million in air-cooling projects with over 800 schools, or more than one-third of schools, in the State being air-cooled. (6) to (10) The Federal Government's Building the Education Revolution funding guidelines specifically state that funding cannot be used for the installation or refurbishment of air-conditioning projects. *6694 DEMOUNTABLE CLASSROOMS—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— In relation to NSW public schools: (1) Which schools in the Ryde electorate utilise demountable classrooms?

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(2) What is the total number of demountable classrooms in the Ryde electorate? (3) Of the total number of demountable classrooms in the Ryde electorate, how many are located at each school? (4) Are there any plans to replace these demountable classrooms with permanent buildings? Answer— (1) Schools utilising demountable classrooms, as at 17 June 2009, in the Ryde electorate are Denistone East Public School; Eastwood Public School; Eastwood Heights Public School; Ermington Public School; and Ryde Public School. (2) Seventeen (17). (3) The number of demountable classrooms at each school in the Ryde electorate are Denistone East Public School - 7; Eastwood Public School - 2; Eastwood Heights Public School - 1; Ermington Public School - 3; and Ryde Public School - 4. (4) At this time there are no plans to replace demountable classrooms at Denistone East Public School, Eastwood Public School, Eastwood Heights Public School, Ermington Public School and Ryde Public School as part of the Demountable Replacement Program. *6695 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— (1) How much is allocated to the Ryde electorate for new Department of Housing developments as a result of the Federal Government stimulus package? (2) What developments are proposed in the Ryde electorate that will receive funding from the Federal Government stimulus package? (3) Of the total allocation, how much is specifically spent on administration fees? Answer— (1) and (2) There are two approved sites in the Ryde electorate under stage 1 of the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan. All stage 2 projects are yet to be approved by the Australian Government, so the total allocation and details of which developments will proceed in the Ryde electorate cannot be provided at this time. (3) Housing NSW will deliver 6,500 social housing homes under Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan by June 2012. The total administration costs will not be known until that time. *6696 FIRE SERVICES—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Small Business— In relation to each of the Fire Brigade stations located in the Ryde electorate at Blaxland Road, Ryde and Rowe Street, Eastwood: (1) How many times have each of the Fire Brigades in the Ryde electorate been called out during: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) 2009 to date? (2) How many Fire Brigade full-time equivalent personnel are posted to each of the stations in the Ryde electorate? (3) How many Fire Brigade vehicles are located at each of the stations in the Ryde electorate? (4) What was the average response time for each Fire Brigade service in the Ryde electorate during: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) 2009 to date? Answer— (1) (a) 2007: Ryde Brigade attended 1,762 incidents Eastwood Brigade attended 1,829 incidents (b) 2008: Ryde Brigade attended 1,822 incidents Eastwood Brigade attended 1,819 incidents (c) 2009 to date:

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Ryde Brigade attended 847 incidents Eastwood Brigade attended 874 incidents (2) Ryde Brigade is staffed by a Station Officer and 3 Firefighters plus 1 Relieving Firefighter per shift (i.e. 5 staff per shift). With four shifts this equates to a total of 20 staff. Eastwood Brigade is staffed by a Station Officer and 6 Firefighters plus 1 Relieving Officer and 1 Relieving Firefighter per shift (i.e. 9 staff per shift). With four shifts this equates to a total of 36 staff. (3) Ryde Brigade has 1 vehicle: a Pumper Eastwood Brigade has 2 vehicles: a Pumper and a Heavy Rescue (4) The average response time from the time the call was received at the NSWFB Communications Centre to the arrival at the scene by the reporting stations were: (a) 2007: Ryde Brigade - 8 Minutes and 10 seconds Eastwood Brigade - 8 Minutes and 19 seconds (b) 2008: Ryde Brigade - 8 Minutes and 19 seconds Eastwood Brigade - 8 Minutes and 25 seconds (c) 2009 to date: Ryde Brigade - 8 Minutes and 49 seconds Eastwood Brigade - 8 Minutes and 37 seconds *6697 HOMEBUSH 400 EVENT—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— (1) What steps have been taken to reduce the environmental impacts of the Homebush 400 on the surrounding area? (2) Has the Government requested the Auditor-General review the stated costs and benefits to NSW as a result of the Homebush 400 event? Answer— (1) As part of the approval process for the staging of the Sydney Telstra 500, the event proponent V8 Supercars Australia Pty Ltd (V8SA) engaged Environmental Specialists to provide assessment reports to support their referral application to the Commonwealth Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (the Department) under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999. As such, potential impacts were identified and V8SA's amelioration measures were outlined within the application documentation. The Department assessed the documentation and on the 3 April 2009 notified V8SA that the proposed event was not a controlled action and subsequently approved the event to proceed annually for five years as detailed in the referral documentation. Additionally, the Homebush Motor Racing Authority will ensure all required environmental protection measures are undertaken by V8SA so as to ensure all environmental impacts are satisfactorily addressed and minimised. (2) No. Note: On 25 March 2009 V8 Supercars Australia Pty Ltd wrote to the Chief Executive Officer of the Homebush Motor Racing Authority advising of their intention to seek approval to change the official title of the 2009 Grand Finale race to be held at Homebush from 4 to 6 December from the "Sydney 400" to the "Sydney Telstra 500". On Saturday 16 May 2009 V8 Supercars Australia held the official launch and announced the "Sydney Telstra 500". Action to Gazette the official title change is now underway. *6698 NSW GOVERNMENT ADVERTISING—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— (1) Which organisation created the new NSW Government logo and related marketing material? (2) How was the successful organisation chosen to create the new NSW Government logo and related marketing material?

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(3) How much was spent on creating the new NSW Government logo and related marketing material? (4) In relation to the total amount for the creation of the new NSW Government logo, how much was specifically spent on: (a) legal costs; (b) consultation fees? (5) Who or what legal firm(s) was retained for the provision of legal services for the creation of the new NSW Government logo? (6) Who or what consultancy firm(s) was retained for the provision of consultation services for the creation of the new NSW Government logo? (7) (a) Does the Government propose to change its existing print material to incorporate the new NSW Government logo? (b) If so, what is the total cost involved? (c) What is the estimated value of the old print material stock that does not incorporate the new NSW Government logo that will be made redundant as a result of the change? Answer— (1) Yello Brands. (2) The organisation has previous experience in delivering services to Government. (3) I am advised that as at June 4 2009, approximately $4,600 was spent on logo design. (4) (a) Nil. (b) Apart from the Yello Brand organisation no other consultants were engaged to undertake the work. (5) None. (6) None. (7) (a) No. (b) Nil. (c) Nil. *6699 RYDE HOSPITAL—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) How many patients were treated at Ryde Hospital in: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) 2009 to date? (2) How many patients were treated at Ryde Hospital in 2007, 2008 and 2009 to date in: (a) Ryde Hospital Emergency Department; (b) Ryde Hospital Midwifery Service; (c) Ryde Hospital Orthopaedic Service; (d) Ryde Hospital Surgical Services; (e) Ryde Hospital Intensive Care Services? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) and (2) Hospital data is collected on the basis of inpatient episodes, emergency department attendances and non-admitted patient occasions of service. The Department of Health is able to provide information on a range of patient activities at Ryde Hospital but the data does not always equate to the number of patients, as one patient may have multiple services. *6700 RYDE HOSPITAL PODIATRY CLINIC—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) Are there any current plans to close the Ryde Hospital Podiatry Clinic (RHPC) in the future? (2) How much money is allocated RHPC during: (a) financial year 2006-07; (b) financial year 2007-08; (c) financial year 2008-09 to date?

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(3) What is the forecasted budget allocation for the RHPC for financial year 2009-10? (4) How many patients have been treated at the RHPC during: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) 2009 to date? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) No. (2) (a) $60,898 (b) $120,720 (c) $144,368 (includes one-off adjustments for the Allied health professional award restructure). (3) The forecast budget allocation for 2009-10 is $138,466. (4) (a) 2006-07 - 4,679 (b) 2007-08 - 6,089 (c) 2008-09 (to 31 May 2009) - 5,333 *6701 RYDE HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS—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— How much money was raised by volunteers for funds allocated to Ryde Hospital in: (a) financial year 2006-07; (b) financial year 2007-08; (c) financial year 2008-09 to date? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: Volunteers have raised the following funds for Ryde Hospital: (a) $13,000.00 (b) $5,172.50 (c) $10,715.00 (to-date) *6702 LOAN FROM TREASURY—Mrs Dawn Fardell asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— (1) How much was the loan the Department of Primary Industries obtained from Treasury in 2005? (2) As the Bolong Board levy to the Department of Primary Industries was $110,000 how much did each of the other Rural Lands Protection Boards contribute and what is the now outstanding amount of this loan? Answer— I'm advised: A $14 million loan was provided to the Department of Primary Industries in 2005 for the response to a plague locust outbreak. The Department of Primary Industries repaid $3.5 million to Treasury in 2006 leaving $10.5 million outstanding. The Department recouped the $3.5 million from the State Council of Rural Lands Protection Boards in 2006. The State Council determined the contribution from each Board. *6703 AUSTRALIAN PLAGUE LOCUST COMMISSION—Mrs Dawn Fardell 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— What is the amount of the NSW levy to the Australian Plague Locust Commission? Answer— The 2008-09 NSW contribution to the Australian Plague Locust Commission was $1,386,099.

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*6704 PENSIONER ENERGY REBATE—Mr Thomas George 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 that the cost of power has been increasing steadily now for some time: (1) Why has the Pensioner Energy Rebate not increased to a level at which it would be in line with all other increases? (2) Does the Government intend to increase the Pensioner Energy Rebate? (a) If yes, when and by how much? (b) If no, why not? Answer— (1) and (2) The Government has announced that the Pensioner Energy Rebate will be increased to $130 per year commencing 1 July 2009. This amount will be indexed in line with the Consumer Price Index each year thereafter. The Rebate will also be extended to holders of three select categories of the Health Care Card - Carers Allowance (child under 16), Sickness Allowance and Special Benefit. *6705 CHILDREN IN NEED OF CARE OR PROTECTION—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for Community Services— On how many occasions did a decision of the Children's Court, with respect to children in need of care or protection, differ from the advice or recommendation of DoCS in the years: (a) 2006-07; (b) 2007-08; (c) 2008-09? Answer— The Department of Community Services makes applications to the Children's Court which makes orders in response to these and other applications. Data is not collated in the form requested. *6706 CAPACITY BUILDING FOR LANDOWNERS—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Small Business— (1) What is the Government's policy regarding capacity building for landowners to fight fires on their own properties? (2) Does the Government wish to encourage landowners to invest in fire fighting equipment or does it wish to discourage this practice and for what reasons? Answer— (1) The NSW Government and its fire fighting agencies continue to actively encourage all landowners, managers and residents to be well prepared for the ever-present threat of fire. Landowners are encouraged to develop a fire plan which will be a combination of active suppression measures and ongoing property preparation. Only active measures appropriate to the landowner's physical and mental capabilities should be included in a fire plan. The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) FireWise programs, the Nature Conservation Council "Hotspots" program and the NSW Fire Brigade's Community Fire Unit program are specifically targeted to increase landholder capacity with regard to fire on their own property. It should also be recognised that NSW is building significant capacity through the 70,000 RFS members. Membership of Rural Fire Brigades in itself provides landowners with the training and skills to fight fires on their own properties, as well as further afield. (2) As noted above, individual landowners need to assess whether they have the necessary skills, knowledge and equipment to enact their fire plans; the acquisition of fire fighting equipment is one element of preparation to be considered. *6707 LAWSUITS FILED—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for Community Services— (1) How many lawsuits were filed against the Department of Community Services for each year 2000 to 2008 inclusive? (2) For each of those years, what was the total of financial payments made against claims by the Department of Community Services to parents and carers? Answer—

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(1) and (2) Under the Crown Proceedings Act 1988 claims against Government Departments are made against the State of New South Wales and not against individual Departments. For the period 2000 to 2008, two matters in which lawsuits involving allegations against the Department of Community Services have been identified as being filed and served on the Crown Solicitors Office by a carer or parent. Neither of these claims was successful. *6708 DISPOSAL OF SUPERSEDED FIRE TRUCKS—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Small Business— (1) Is there a uniform policy in NSW for disposing of superseded fire trucks? (2) (a) Are trucks to be stripped of their tanks, pump, storage cabinets etc. prior to auction and thereby considerably reduced in sale value, or sold intact? (b) Is the reduction of sale value and loss to the RFS in the order of $15,000 per truck? (3) (a) What is the policy in regard to the stripped equipment such as tanks, pumps and storage units? (b) Is it to remain in storage until deterioration makes it worthless? (4) Do individual managers have discretion in the policy? (5) If the stripped equipment is being retained on the off-chance it might be used again, what are the detailed examples of instances where this has occurred in the last 12 months? (6) (a) Is the inventory of stripped equipment accounted for in the RFS financial statements? (b) In what way are local services required to account for stock including disused equipment? (c) What is the estimated value of this stock? Answer— (1) The disposal of fire trucks by the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) are handled differently due to the different fleet purchase and management processes. (2) (a) Fire trucks are generally sold intact. Tanks and pumps may be removed if they are required for spare parts. However, in all cases markings and warning devices are removed. (b) See above. (3) (a) The items are not routinely stripped by the fire services. (b) No. (4) In the case of RFS the local manager has discretion in consultation with local government councils who are the owners of the trucks. The disposal of NSWFB trucks is managed centrally. (5) The items are not routinely stripped by the fire services. (6) Ownership of RFS equipment is vested by legislation in local government councils. *6709 APPREHENDED VIOLENCE ORDERS—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— (1) For each year 2006, 2007 and 2008, what is the number of AVO's issued from: (a) Gosford Court: (b) Woy Woy Court: (c) Wyong Court? (2) How many were issued from each court for each year for men and how many for women? Answer— I am advised: (1) The following AVO's were issued: (a) 2006 - 446 2007 - 449 (b) 2006 - 136 2007 - 134 (c) 2006 - 693 2007 - 684 The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has not yet finalised data for apprehended violence orders (AVO's) issued in 2008. (2) The AVO's were for the protection of the following numbers of people on a male⁄female basis: (a) 2006 - 447 female, 205 male, 2 gender unrecorded

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2007 - 430 female, 181 male (b) 2006 - 118 female, 47 male, 3 gender unrecorded 2007 - 116 female, 41 male (c) 2006 - 721 female, 289 male 2007 - 737 female, 249 male *6710 DISABLED STUDENTS—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— (1) How many disabled students attend primary and high schools on the Central Coast (City of Gosford, Shire of Wyong)? (2) How many of these students require additional assistance to travel to and from school? (3) How many of the $15 million allocated in the 2008-2009 appropriations will be allocated to disabled students on the Central Coast? Answer— (1) There are 1,076 students with disabilities attending primary and high schools on the Central Coast (City of Gosford and Shire of Wyong). (2) 294 of the 1,076 students with disabilities attending schools on the Central Coast (City of Gosford and Shire of Wyong) currently access special transport assistance under the Department of Education and Training's School Student Special Transport Scheme. (3) The $15 million as allocated for 2008-09 in the Appropriations (Budget Variations) Bill 2009 is in addition to the amount already included in the Department of Education and Training's recurrent allocation to meet the costs of the School Student Special Transport Scheme. Because of the changing nature of student needs, it is not possible to state precisely the cost incurred in providing special transport services for students with disabilities attending schools on the Central Coast (City of Gosford and Shire of Wyong). *6711 ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— (1) What sites have been chosen on the Central Coast (City of Gosford, Shire of Wyong) for the first round of the recent economic stimulus package in relation to housing construction? (2) What is being constructed on each of these sites? Answer— (1) 12 sites have been identified for redevelopment by Housing NSW under stage 1 of the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan. (2) The homes are a mix of units, villas, duplexes and houses. *6712 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS—Mr Kerry Hickey asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— (1) How many motor vehicle accidents occurred in the Cessnock electorate in the 2007-2008 period? (2) How many were found to be of no fault? Answer— (1) The Roads and Traffic Authority advise that the RTA crash database recorded 504 road traffic crashes in the Cessnock electorate for the 2007 calendar year and 441 road traffic crashes for the 2008* calendar year (* based on provisional data currently available). (2) The Motor Accidents Authority advise that for the 2007 calendar year, one compulsory third party (CTP) claim for no-fault benefits was lodged with NSW licensed CTP insurers relating to road crashes in the Cessnock electorate. There were two claims for no-fault benefits relating to road crashes in the Cessnock electorate lodged in the 2008 calendar year. *6713 BELLEVUE HILL ROAD WASHOUT—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— (1) How many reports of leaking water mains did Sydney Water receive prior to the washout of Victoria Road in Bellevue Hill? (2) On what dates were these reports received? (3) On how many occasions and on what dates did Sydney Water react to these reports and inspect the area? (4) What action was taken as a result of these inspection(s)?

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(5) What is the estimated cost of the repair of this area following the washout? (6) Will you review the leak inspection procedures of Sydney Water as a result of this incident? Answer— (1) to (6) I refer the Member to my answer to Written Question 6562 concerning Victoria Road collapse. *6714 COWRA POLICING—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— (1) Given the proposed introduction of the Alcohol Free Zone in the street blocks surrounding Kendall Street in Cowra and noting that the driving distance between Orange and Cowra is about one hour, what measures has the Minister put in place to respond to breaches of this zone when the Cowra Police Station is closed? (2) What particular mechanism is in place to have police attend an incident in Cowra when the police station is closed? (3) What is the average response time for police responding to incidents reported to 000 or Orange Police Station when the Cowra Police Station is closed? Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me: (1) Normal call out procedures will apply. (2) Calls for assistance are disseminated by Orange police station when the Cowra station is closed. Two lock up keepers residing next to Cowra police station respond to urgent matters as required. (3) This information is unavailable from police systems. *6715 TOURIST TRAINS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— (1) In the two weeks before 14 May 2009, did two tourist trains passed through Young presumably after they were given permission to use the Demondrille to Koorawatha line? (2) If so, given that this line is classed CRN Non-Operational by the Rail Infrastructure Corporation, why were these trains allowed to operate, when a request by the Lachlan Valley Railway Co- Operative to operate a similar service on 14 September 2008 for the Greenethorpe Village Centenary was refused? Answer— I am advised: (1) and (2) The tourist trains that operated between Cowra and Demondrille did not operate over the Koorawatha to Greenthorpe line. *6716 NORTH SHORE LINE—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— Why does the northbound train on the North Shore line slow down after it has left Waitara Station and just prior to arriving at Hornsby Station? Answer— I am advised: Northbound trains may slow down as described due to the high frequency of trains passing through this area. Trains may also be required to slow and wait on approach to Hornsby station, from the North Shore line when a train or trains occupy platforms 1 or 2 at the station. *6717 HOUSING ECONOMIC STIMULUS—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— (1) Regarding the Housing Economic Stimulus, did the Government provide briefings for local councils and also for Members of Parliament regarding the process? (2) If yes, when were these held? (3) If not, why not when these relevant people should have been informed? Answer— (1) Yes.

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(2) A briefing for invited Members of Parliament was held on 12 May. Housing NSW has been meeting with councils across the state to discuss the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan and met with Hornsby Council on 4 May 2009. (3) N⁄A. *6718 DRAGON TEETH MARKINGS—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Roads— When will the "dragon teeth" markings be painted in the school zones of the Hornsby electorate? Answer— I am advised: On 24 May 2009 a new program to make school zones more visible to motorists was announced. As part of this program, line markings on the road pavement known as "dragon's teeth" will be installed at the gateway to all school zones by the end of 2011. The implementation strategy is currently being finalised for more than 10,000 school zones at in excess of 3,200 schools across NSW. *6719 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS AT INTERSECTIONS—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Minister for Roads— For the three-year period ending 31 December 2008, how many motor vehicle accidents have been reported as occurring at the following intersections: (a) Gannons Road and Kingsway, Caringbah; (b) Port Hacking Road and Box Road, Sylvania? Answer— I am advised: (a) For the three-year period, 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2008, there have been 25 reported crashes at the intersection of Gannons Road and The Kingsway, Caringbah (b) For the three-year period, 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2008, there were eight reported crashes at the intersection of Port Hacking Road and Box Road, Sylvania. *6720 STIMULUS PACKAGE FUNDING—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— In relation to the Federal Government stimulus package: (1) Which schools in the Tweed electorate have applied for funding? (2) What is the cost of each project? (3) What is the nature of each application? Answer— (1) to (3) The following schools have applied for and had funding for projects approved under the National School Pride component of the Australian Government's Building the Education Revolution program: Banora Point High School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Banora Point Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Bilambil Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Bogangar Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Burringbar Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Caldera School (Refurbishment, $50,000); Carool Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Centaur Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Condong Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Crabbes Creek Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Cudgen Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Duranbah Public School (Refurbishment, $50,000); Fingal Head Public School (Refurbishment, $75,000); Kingscliff High School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Kingscliff Public School (Refurbishment, $150,000); Pottsville Beach Public School (Refurbishment, $200,000); Terranora Public School (Refurbishment, $150,000); Tumbulgum Public School (Refurbishment, $50,000); Tweed Heads South Public School (Refurbishment, $125,000); and Tweed River High School (Refurbishment, $200,000). There are no further rounds of funding under National School Pride to be announced. The following schools have applied for and had funding approved under the Primary Schools for the 21st Century component of the program: Banora Point Public School (New classroom facilities, $3,000,000); Bilambil Public School (New classroom facilities, $2,500,000); Burringbar Public School (New library, $850,000); Calera School (New library, $250,000); Centaur Public School (New classroom facilities, $3,000,000); Crabbes Creek Public School (New library, $250,000);

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Cudgen Public School (New hall, covered outdoor learning area and canteen, $1,500,000 and classroom facilities upgrade, $500,000); Duranbah Public School (New library, $250,000); Fingal Head Public School (New library, $850,000); Kingscliff Public School (New hall, covered outdoor learning area and canteen, $2,500,000); Terranora Public School (New classroom facilities, $3,000,000); and Tweed Heads South Public School (New hall and covered outdoor learning area, $2,000,000). Eligible primary schools in the Tweed electorate which have not yet had funding approved under this component of the program will have their applications forwarded to the Australian Government in anticipation of a 10 July 2009 filing deadline. Additionally, an application for a Language Centre has been submitted for Tweed River High School under the Science and Language Centres for the 21st Century component of the program. *6721 RENT REFORMS IN COMMUNITY HOUSING—Ms Clover Moore asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— Given the rent reforms within the Community Housing sector that now include the calculation of 100% of the Commonwealth Rent Assistance entitlement within a household's income, and the Government's statement that "households will not pay more than $10 per week extra out of their own pocket": (1) Are reports that these changes have led to a significant increase in some community housing tenants' weekly rent true; (2) What analysis has the NSW Government made about rents for tenants transferred from public housing to community housing; (3) How many community housing tenants are paying more than $10 per week extra out of their own pocket as a result of the new arrangements; (4) Have these tenants lost any other rights as a result of being transferred into community housing; and (5) How will the Government ensure that community housing tenants are not financially disadvantaged by the transfer from public housing to community housing? Answer— (1) No. (2) This policy states tenants will pay no more than $10 per week out of their own pockets in any one year. (3) Housing NSW has not analysed the effect of new community housing rent policy on former public housing tenants. (4) Public Housing tenants retain similar rights when they become community housing tenants. (5) The transfer of public housing tenants to community housing does not impact in any way on the financial circumstances of community housing tenants. *6722 SAFER BARS PROGRAM—Ms Clover Moore asked the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— With respect to the Canadian Safer Bars Program, which prevents aggression and problem behaviour by training security and bar staff to communicate, work together as a team and de-escalate aggression: (1) What assessment has the NSW Government made of the Safer Bars Program, which has been in use, particularly in large licensed venues since the 1990s and positively evaluated in Canada; (2) Has the Government trialled this program in NSW and if so what outcomes were achieved; (3) Has the Government tested similar programs designed to inform and skill bar and security staff so that they can identify aggression early and use effective body language and verbal communication to prevent violence and improve safety; and (4) Will the Government introduce mandatory aggression prevention programs like the Safer Bars Program for larger licensed premises in NSW? Answer— (1) There has been no assessment made of this program by the NSW Government. (2) No. (3) Responsible service of alcohol training was mandated by the Government in 2004 to improve serving practices and reduce alcohol abuse problems in the community, including alcohol related violence and anti social behaviour. This six hour training program provides coverage of obligations under the liquor laws to serve alcohol responsibly and manage venues lawfully, as well as responsible serving strategies that can be implemented. (4) A review of the responsible service of alcohol training scheme will commence in July 2009. This

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will include an examination of initiatives such as those covered in the Safer Bars Program. *6723 DRYING WASHING IN APARTMENTS—BY-LAW REVIEW—Ms Clover Moore asked the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts— What is the outcome of the 2008 review of default Strata By-laws that prevent residents drying washing on balconies in apartments? Answer— The Office of Fair Trading advises me that: The review has been completed and the review report is currently under consideration. *6724 WASTE TARGETS—Ms Clover Moore asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— (1) What measures is the NSW Government taking to meet its target to increase recycling of municipal waste to 66 per cent by 2014? (a) Is NSW currently on track to meeting this target? (b) If not, why not? (c) Does the NSW Government expect that the target will be met in 2014? (2) What measures is the NSW Government taking to meet its target to increase recycling of commercial and industrial waste to 63 per cent by 2014? (a) Is NSW currently on track to meeting this target? (b) If not, why not? (c) Does the NSW Government expect that the target will be met in 2014? (3) What measures is the NSW Government taking to meet its target to increase recycling of construction and demolition waste to 76 per cent by 2014? (a) Is NSW currently on track to meeting this target? (b) If not, why not? (c) Does the NSW Government expect that the target will be met in 2014? (4) Which landfills are planned for expansion by the end of 2014? (5) Which landfills are expected to reach capacity by the end of 2014? (6) How much additional landfill capacity does the NSW Government expect that NSW will need by the end of 2014? (7) What is the NSW Government doing to ensure a more effective National Waste Policy? Answer— (1) to (3) The NSW Government introduced the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy in2003 following the creation of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001. The Strategy has established a framework to deliver a comprehensive range of policy, regulatory and program initiatives. This has resulted in greater investment in recycling and waste treatment facilities than in any other jurisdiction. The success of the combination of the economic incentive for private sector investment provided by the Waste and Environment Levy along with programs to support business, local government and households to avoid, reduce and recycle waste is clearly demonstrated in the 2008 Waste Strategy Performance Report. This will ensure that NSW meets the targets outlined in the strategy. (4) to (6) Questions on landfill capacity are matters that should be addressed to the Minister for Planning. (7) At the May 2009 Environment Protection and Heritage Council meeting, Ministers agreed to continue supporting the development of a National Waste Policy by the end of 2009. NSW is actively working with the Commonwealth and other states and territories towards a national waste policy framework so that we can be more effective than with individual states acting alone in the face of national product markets. This is particularly true of extended producer responsibility initiatives and controls over the manufacture and distribution of products. *6725 WATER CHARGES AND EVICTION—Ms Clover Moore asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— With respect to the Social Housing Division of the Consumer, Trader & Tenancy Tribunal, which has been in operation since 1 October 2008: (1) How many applications for termination has Housing NSW lodged in that time? (2) How many of these applications were based on: (a) rent arrears;

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(b) water usage? (3) How many of these applications led to orders for possession of the premises due to: (a) rent arrears; (b) water usage? (4) How many social housing tenants within the Sydney electorate have been evicted for unpaid water charges since 1 October 2008? (5) What steps does Housing NSW take prior to lodging applications for termination for unpaid water charges, and did this occur for all these proceedings? (6) How did Housing NSW make tenants aware of the process to be followed for failing to pay water usage charges? Answer— (1) 3,664 up until 31 March 2009. (2) (a) 1,947 (b) 1,304 (3) (a) 207 (b) 7 (4) Nil. (5) Housing NSW always makes contact with clients around tenancy issues prior to lodging applications for terminations. This includes written correspondence, telephone contact, negotiation of repayment arrangements, interviews, and client service visits. (6) Written correspondence is sent to tenants. *6726 ALCOHOL-RELATED AMBULANCE CALLOUTS—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 ambulance callouts in response to alcohol-related incidents associated with inner city late trading areas including The Rocks, Kings Cross, George Street and Oxford Street⁄Taylor Square: (1) How many callouts to each of these areas were recorded each year over the last 10 years in NSW; (2) What is the projected number of ambulance callouts for these areas for this year and what trend does the Government expect for this type of incident; (3) What assessment has the Government made about trends in ambulance callouts for alcohol-related incidents associated with inner city late trading areas; and (4) What strategies does the Government have to reduce these callouts and prevent health emergencies linked with alcohol? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) to (3) The Ambulance Service does not routinely report the specific information sought by the question. (4) Since the 2003 NSW Summit on Alcohol Abuse, and through the State Plan the Government continues its commitment to reduce risk drinking and the promotion of a responsible drinking culture through implementation of new initiatives across the areas of prevention, education, treatment, and regulation. *6727 SUPPORT FOR BOARDING HOUSES—Ms Clover Moore asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— Given the vital role that boarding houses provide as low cost accommodation, and the long term decline in availability of this type of accommodation: (1) What assessment has the NSW Government made of the outcomes and usefulness of its Financial Assistance Program grants to boarding house operators for essential fire safety upgrades; (2) Has the Government made changes to improve access and reduce barriers to these grants; (3) What assessment has been made of other strategies to support boarding house operators to retain low cost accommodation and maintain high quality premises; and (4) What plans does the Government have to provide practical assistance to boarding house operators? Answer— (1) The Boarding House Financial Assistance Program was first assessed in 2001. A further review of options is being undertaken.

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(2) Yes. Recent changes to the Boarding House Financial Assistance Program are contained in the Program brochure, guidelines and application form that are available on the Housing NSW website: www.housing.nsw.gov.au (3) I can only comment on the Boarding House Financial Assistance Program as this is the responsibility of Housing NSW. (4) The Government has set up an Interdepartmental Committee on Reform of the Private Residential Services Sector, chaired by the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care. Details of the Committee can be obtained from my colleague the Hon Paul Lynch MP, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. *6728 INTOXICATED PERSON UNITS—Ms Clover Moore asked the Minister for Community Services— With respect to the treatment of intoxicated people in Intoxicated Persons Units (Proclaimed Places or IPUs) when they require time limited safe space to recover from the impact of intoxicating substances: (1) How many IPU beds in the inner city for women and for men were funded in 2004? (2) How many IPU beds in the inner city for women and for men were funded in 2005? (3) How many IPU beds in the inner city for women and for men were funded in 2009? (4) How many IPU beds in the inner city for women and for men will be funded for 2010 and where will they be provided? (5) Is it true that the Government has reduced the number of inner city IPU beds over time and why? (6) What is the occupancy rate for IPU beds, and is the demand for IPU beds increasing or decreasing? (7) What plans does the Government have to expand the number of IPU beds to meet need? (8) How does the Government ensure that people who regularly use IPUs because of chronic substance use problems are helped into detoxification, treatment and rehabilitation programs? Answer— (1) 2004 - 6 IPU beds for women and 122 IPU beds for men. (2) 2005 - 6 IPU beds for women and 64 IPU beds for men. (3) 2009 - 21 IPU beds for women and 59 IPU beds for men. (4) In 2010 - 21 IPU beds for women and 59 IPU beds for men in the inner city will be funded. (5) No. St Vincent De Paul and Mission Australia identified that their services were under utilised and not meeting the needs of their clients prompting the closure of their facilities. The Department supported their decision. The redistribution of the relinquished funds enabled existing IPUs to operate 24 hours 7 days per week and incorporate case management into the range of services offered, leading to a higher quality of service provision. Homeless people who were long term users of IPUs were offered interventions that linked them to sustainable outcomes. Reports from the agencies indicate a reduction in the levels of recidivism with an increase in people accessing long term supported care, such as, nursing homes, and rehabilitation services, such as, the NSW Health funded project operated by the Salvation Army for homeless men at Foster House. (6) The demand for IPU services has remained high with providers reporting changes in the demographics of the client group and subsequently adapting their operations. Providers are also reporting that there is an increase in poly drug use and co morbidities such as mental health, gambling, anti social behaviour and a range of significant health issues, and in the number of women presenting with high and complex needs including drugs and alcohol. A new and emerging group is transgender clients who require specific responses to meet their needs. (7) and (8) Homelessness is a priority for the NSW Government which is working closely with the Commonwealth Government to develop effective strategies to reduce homelessness including strategies to help homeless people with chronic substance use problems. Under the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness, the Commonwealth and the NSW Governments have committed to working together to significantly reduce homelessness by 2013. As part of this National Partnership, there will be an additional $200 million over four years, from 2009-10, committed to addressing homelessness in NSW. The National Partnership contains specific strategies for services to assist homeless people with substance abuse to secure or maintain stable accommodation. The Department of Community Services, Housing NSW and other agencies which assist people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including those with chronic substance use problems, have recently developed a Plan to implement the National Partnership. This Implementation Plan has been endorsed by NSW Cabinet and is awaiting final approval from the Commonwealth. This

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Implementation Plan is aligned with the NSW Homelessness Action Plan, which is expected to be finalised soon. These Plans have a strong focus on prevention and on intervening early to stop people becoming homeless. The Plans recognise the differing needs of people at risk of homelessness including young people, vulnerable families, adults and women and children affected by domestic violence and those people with mental health issues and substance use problems. Intoxicated Persons Units, currently operating through the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, are one model for providing services to homeless people with chronic substance use problems. Intoxicated Persons Units provide a time limited safe space to recover from the impact of intoxicating substances, with the provision of case management and referrals to other services including detoxification, treatment and rehabilitation programs. In relation to homeless people with chronic substance use problems, the NSW Homelessness Action Plan and the NSW National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness Implementation Plan, build upon successful initiatives undertaken both overseas and in Australia to reduce homelessness, for this target group. These initiatives include housing and support packages that move homeless people into immediate housing with ongoing, coordinated support. Thirty-three percent of people recently referred to the NSW Homeless Intervention Team, a project recently established by the NSW Government, had spent the previous evening at an Intoxicated Persons Unit. It is projects such as this, where twenty chronically homeless people with complex needs, have been housed in long-term accommodation with coordinated supports, that present a more innovative and long term solution to homelessness for this target group. *6729 SWINE FLU—Mr Jonathan O'Dea 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 standard operating protocols (SOPs), if any, have been prepared or issued in relation to swine flu, by the NSW Department of Health for: (a) hospitals and health care institutions; (b) education institutions; (c) churches and places of worship; (d) nursing homes; (e) other public institutions? (2) (a)Were any of these SOPs issued before June 2009? (b) If not, why not? (3) What SOPs are in place in relation to possible terrorist-initiated infection attacks of any type? Answer— Comprehensive information for the community, including a daily summary of suspected and confirmed cases is published on the Department of Health's website: www.health.nsw.gov.au Whole of Government arrangements for an influenza pandemic are addressed in the NSW Human Influenza Pandemic Plan. This plan and its supporting documents address hospitals and healthcare institutions, education institutions, churches and places of worship, nursing homes and other public institutions. The Plan and its supporting documents have been adapted to support due response to H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Influenza) and a range of specific documents have also been developed in response to emerging needs. The Australian Government's National Counter-Terrorism Plan addresses biological threats. The NSW Department of Health is in regular communication with Area Health Services to ensure appropriate preparation and response to H1N1 Influenza 09. This includes enhanced emergency department screening, communication to general practitioners, support to those in home isolation and quarantine, contact tracing of confirmed cases, the activation of a general human swine inquiries line and mental health help line and enhanced laboratory testing capacity, amongst other activities. In addition, the NSW Department of Health has provided Area Health Services with a range of print and electronic resources for distribution to all hospitals. The NSW Department of Health is working closely with partner agencies, including the Department of Education and Training, to ensure sector-specific advice is appropriate for the current situation.

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All hospitals will be guided by directions issued by the NSW Department of Health's Chief Health Officer and the Chief Executive of the Area Health Service. Hospitals will continue to treat those presenting for emergency care and have been instructed to be especially vigilant for influenza (both seasonal and H1N1). A number of Coalition MPs have listed a range of questions about swine flu cases and individual outbreaks, requiring answers which were already outdated before Department of Health staff were required to commence the time-consuming process of researching them. I would urge Coalition Members to consider their questions carefully before diverting Health resources away from patients. *6730 KU-RING-GAI PLANNING PANEL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— In relation to the Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel and the Town Centres LEP: (1) How many different architectural firms were used by the Planning Panel in drawing up concept plans for the Town Centre LEP? (2) How were they selected? (3) How much did they cost? (4) What complaints or notifications have you received about Ku-ring-gai Council services having to be reduced due to the extra burden to council of panel-related costs? (5) What council services have been reduced as a consequence? Answer— (1) The preparation of the draft Town Centres LEP was undertaken by Ku-ring-gai Council officers, as directed by the Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel. Questions regarding the process of preparing the draft LEP should be directed to the General Manager of Ku-ring-gai Council. (2) See answer to question (1). (3) See answer to question (1). (4) The Mayor of Ku-ring-gai Council, Councillor Elaine Malicki, has made representations on behalf of Council regarding costs of the operation of the Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel. (5) Questions relating to Ku-ring-gai Council services should be directed to Ku-ring-gai Council. *6731 KU-RING-GAI PLANNING PANEL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— In relation to the Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel and the Town Centres LEP: (1) What was the deadline date by which the then Planning Minister required Ku-ring-gai Council to prepare a draft Town Centres LEP? (2) Did council meet this deadline? (3) Why was the original council draft LEP rejected by the Government? (4) What was the deadline date (if any) the then Minister originally gave to the Planning Panel to prepare a draft Town Centres LEP? (5) When did the panel originally indicate it would complete the LEP? (6) When did or will the panel actually deliver the final proposal LEP? Answer— (1) I am advised Ku-ring-gai Council was directed on 27 May 2004 by the then Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning to prepare a draft Local Environmental Plan for areas in proximity to the railway line, Pacific Highway and the St Ives Centre. This process was to be completed within 12 months. This deadline was not met. The previous Minister for Planning agreed to a revised work program with Ku-ring-gai Council for completion of planning for its six town centres by the end of 2006. (2) The original deadline was not met, however the revised deadline was met. (3) The draft Town Centres LEP was deficient in many respects. In particular, it failed to deliver strategic outcomes that resulted in appropriate yields for residential, commercial and retail development being achieved in accordance with the Metropolitan Strategy. It also included superfluous and overly restrictive controls and it failed to identify and reclassify any Council land within the relevant Town Centres. (4) There was no formal deadline. (5) I have been advised that the Department of Planning and the Panel agreed to an indicative timeframe for finalisation of the draft LEP by early 2009.

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(6) The Ku-ring-gai Planning Panel formally adopted the draft Town Centres LEP at its meeting on 27 May 2009. It is expected that the Panel will formally submit the draft LEP and associated documentation shortly. *6732 PRESCHOOLS ON PUBLIC SCHOOL LANDS—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— In relation to preschools that are located on NSW public school lands: (1) How many preschools are currently located⁄co-located on NSW public school lands? (2) What are the names of the NSW public schools that have preschools located on their lands? Answer— (1) The Department of Education and Training operates 100 preschools across the State. (2) The names of the schools that have Department of Education and Training preschools located on their sites are as follows: Alma Public School Annandale Public School Arncliffe West Infants School Ashcroft Public School Australia Street Infants School Banksmeadow Public School Bankstown South Infants School Bass Hill Public School Batemans Bay Public School Bidwill Public School Birchgrove Public School Boggabilla Central School Bonnyrigg Public School Briar Road Public School Broken Hill Public School Busby West Public School Cambridge Park Public School Camdenville Public School Canley Heights Public School Canley Vale Public School Cardiff South Public School Casino Public School Casino West Public School Claymore Public School Coonamble Public School Darlington Public School Dawson Public School Doonside Public School Dubbo School of Distance Education Dubbo West Public School Eastern Creek Public School Edgeworth Public School Elermore Vale Public School Enngonia Public School Fairy Meadow Public School Five Dock Public School Granville Public School Harrington Street Public School Hume Public School Irrawang Public School John Brotchie Nursery School (separate preschool) John Warby Public School Kegworth Public School Kemblawarra Public School Kingswood Park Public School Kingswood South Public School

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Koonawarra Public School Lalor Park Public School Lansvale Public School Lethbridge Park Public School Lismore South Public School Liverpool West Public School Lurnea Public School Madang Avenue Public School Manning Gardens Public School Marayong Public School Mascot Public School Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School Mayfield West Public School Moama Public School Mount Druitt Public School Mount Warrigal Public School Mungindi Central School Narrabri West Public School Nowra East Public School Oak Flats Public School Old Guildford Public School Orange Grove Public School Oxley Park Public School Pendle Hill Public School Plunkett Street Public School Punchbowl Public School Riverstone Public School Riverwood Public School Rosehill Public School Rozelle Public School Rydalmere East Public School Rydalmere Public School Sadleir Public School Sarah Redfern Public School Sefton Infants School Seven Hills West Public School Smithfield Public School St Johns Park Public School St Marys Public School Stockton Public School Telarah Public School The Entrance Public School Tolland Public School Toukley Public School Tweed Heads South Public School Villawood East Public School Walgett Community College - Primary School Waratah Public School Wellington Public School Whalan Public School Wilcannia Central School Windale Public School Woy Woy Public School Yates Avenue Public School *6733 APPROVAL TO TEACH—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— In relation to Approval to Teach: (1) How many Approval to Teach applications were received by the Department of Education and Training (DET) in the following calendar years:

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(a) 2006; (b) 2007; (c) 2008; (d) 2009 (to date)? (2) How many Approval to Teach applications were approved by DET in the following calendar years: (a) 2006; (b) 2007; (c) 2008; (d) 2009 (to date)? (3) What is the average processing time for Approval to Teach applications? (4) Which area within the Department of Education and Training handles the Approval to Teach applications? (5) How many DET staff process the Approval to Teach applications? Answer— (1) The total number of applications for employment received with supporting documents was: • 9,025 in 2006 • 8,885 in 2007 • 9,185 in 2008 • 3,688 so far in 2009. An additional 3,919 applications have been received in 2009 (to date) with supporting documents yet to be provided. This includes 3,420 teaching graduates who have applied under the Department of Education and Training's Graduate Program. (2) The total number of teachers who were approved for employment was: • 7,209 in 2006 • 9,677 in 2007 • 7,535 in 2008 • 2,374 so far in 2009. Due to such things as requests for additional supporting information and processing time, not all approvals are granted in the calendar year in which they were applied for. Not all applications submitted result in an approval to teach. Applications may be declined due to inadequate academic qualifications, unsatisfactory probity checks or because the applicant is found not suitable at interview. Overseas trained teachers whose qualifications were attained in a country where English is not the main language may fail to demonstrate English language proficiency in each of the four skills areas of the Professional English Assessment for Teachers. (3) Applications are approved when all requirements are met including academic eligibility, probity checking and personal suitability. Average processing times for granting approval to teach to applicants who provide documentation promptly and complete all requirements such as an interview is approximately six weeks. In cases where applicants fail to provide documentation or to attend an interview the process may take a significant period of time. The Department also has a priority assessment process to fast-track approvals to teach to address areas' particular needs. (4) The Staffing Services area of the Human Resources Directorate is responsible for teacher recruitment including the issue of teaching approvals. (5) This role is undertaken by 15.0 full time equivalent positions who also respond to client enquiries made in person, by telephone and email. *6734 GRIFFITH INTERMODAL TERMINAL—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Roads— In relation to the Griffith Intermodal Terminal: (1) In light of the train derailment on 28⁄5⁄09 in Griffith, will the NSW Government consider providing funding to Griffith City Council in order to carry out a comprehensive assessment of relevant sites for the relocation of the Griffith Intermodal Terminal? (2) How many consultations (correspondence and⁄or meetings) has the Minister had with the following stakeholders since March 2007 with respect to the relocation of the Griffith Intermodal Terminal:

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(a) Griffith City Council; (b) The Premier; (c) The Minister for Transport; (d) The Minister for Regional Development; (e) Patrick Portlink; (f) Australian Rail Track Corporation? (3) What is the total number of rail freight container movements through Griffith Intermodal Terminal for each financial year from 1995-1996 to 2008-2009 (to date)? Answer— I am advised: (1) Not applicable to the portfolio of Roads. (2) The RTA has been involved in discussions about improving level crossing safety in this area with Griffith City Council through the Level Crossing Strategy Council. The potential impact on crossing safety through creation of a new Intermodal Terminal was included as part of the discussions. Community consultation on the Intermodal Terminal is being conducted by Griffith City Council. (3) This is a matter for the Minister for Transport. *6735 PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE CRITERIA—Mr Greg Piper asked the Minister for Roads— Why does Category 1 of the Private Hire Vehicle Criteria for Unrestricted Private Hire Vehicles require a minimum wheelbase of 2,800 mm while Categories 2 and 3 require only a minimum of 2,700 mm? Answer— I am advised: Private Hire Vehicle Criteria is not an RTA matter, this question should be directed to the Minister for Transport. *6736 SOLAR HOT WATER REBATES—Mr Greg Piper asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— Why have people directing enquiries to the Rebate Team at DECC, about lengthy delays in receiving their solar hot water rebates, been advised that the delay is due to an internal audit and that no payments will be processed until the audit is complete? Answer— Payments for solar hot water rebates under the NSW Climate Change fund continue to be processed. No audit is currently underway or delaying payments. In some individual cases, extra checking has been required to ensure that the combination of the new Commonwealth Government and the State rebates do not result in applicants receiving more money than they paid to install the water heater. This is necessary because the NSW payment is a rebate, not a grant. Once the applicant provides receipts to the Department, the correct amount is calculated and the rebate is paid. *6737 BULK BILLING GENERAL PRACTITIONERS—Mr Greg Piper 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) Does the department maintain a database of general practitioners who bulk bill? (2) If yes, how is this database accessed by the public? (3) If no, when will such a database be compiled? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) to (3) The NSW Department of Health does not maintain a database of general practitioners who bulk bill. General practitioners are private health providers. A decision about whether or not to bulk bill a patients is a matter between the GP and individual patients. *6738 EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SURGERY—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—

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In relation to the Queensland State Government funded initiative "Deadly Ears" whereby indigenous children residing in Queensland are able to have ear nose and throat surgery done quicker than in NSW where there is currently no State-funded initiative: (1) Has an initiative of this kind been considered in NSW? (2) If not, why? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) and (2) An initiative similar to Queensland's Royal Children's Hospital 'Deadly Ears' program, targeting middle ear disease in Indigenous children, has been operating in NSW for many years. The NSW Otitis Media Screening Program for Aboriginal Children is structured similarly to the Queensland Initiative. *6739 SPEED CAMERA—SEXTON'S HILL—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Roads— In relation to infringements in the Tweed electorate: (1) How many speeding fines have been recorded from the speed camera on Sexton's Hill with vehicles travelling not more than 15 km⁄h over the speed limit in: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) year to date? (2) How many speeding fines have been recorded from the speed camera on Sexton's Hill with vehicles travelling more than 15km⁄h over the speed limit but not more than 30 km⁄h in: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) year to date? (3) How many speeding fines have been recorded from the speed camera on Sexton's Hill with vehicles travelling more than 30 km⁄h over the speed limit but not more than 45 km⁄h in: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) year to date? (4) How many speeding fines have been recorded from the speed camera on Sexton's Hill with vehicles travelling more than 45 km⁄h over the speed limit in: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) year to date? Answer— I am advised: This question should be referred to the Treasurer. *6740 TAXI AND HIRE CAR LICENCES—TWEED ELECTORATE—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— In relation to taxi licences and hire car licences in the Tweed electorate: (1) What is⁄was the number of taxi licences in the Tweed electorate for the years: (a) 2005; (b) 2006; (c) 2007; (d) 2008; (e) 2009? (2) What is⁄was the number of hire car licences in the Tweed electorate for the years: (a) 2005; (b) 2006; (c) 2007; (d) 2008; (e) 2009? Answer—

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I am advised: (1) On issue Number of taxi licences 2005 28 2006 29 2007 30 2008 38 2009 35 (2) On issue Number of hire car licenses 2005 21 2006 19 2007 20 2008 24 2009 26

*6741 BUILDING EDUCATION REVOLUTION PROJECT—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— Given the Department's recent advertising for a Building Education Revolution (BER) Project Director, Senior Support Officer and Support Planner, and a Manager for BER Program Information: (1) What exactly are the NSW Education Department's BER initiatives? (2) Where is the money coming from to fund the Department's initiatives? (3) How do these initiatives differ from the federal Government's BER initiatives? (4) Why is the position "a temporary appointment for up to six months, with possibility of extension"? (5) Does the Department think it can achieve the BER outcomes in 6 months? (6) Why is the information manager paid more than the project director? Answer— (1) The NSW Department of Education and Training is implementing the Australian Government's Building the Education Revolution program to support jobs across NSW while building learning environments that help children, families and communities participate in activities that will support achievement, develop learning potential and bring communities together. (2) Funding for the Building the Education Revolution program is provided by the Australian Government. (3) The NSW Department of Education and Training is implementing the Australian Government's Building the Education Revolution program. (4) Due to the fast-moving nature of the Building the Education Revolution program, many appointments are being offered on a temporary basis to allow the Department of Education and Training flexibility in meeting the needs of the program as they change over time. (5) The NSW Department of Education and Training is complying with the Australian Government's guidelines for the program, which state that the final projects built under the program are to be completed by 31 March 2011. (6) The grading of a position reflects the range of duties, accountabilities and management responsibilities of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required to perform the role. *6742 RISING SEA LEVELS—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— (1) Do you agree with Kempsey Council's draft estuary management plan, which says.that climate change and rising sea levels are the greatest risks threatening Hat Head and Korogoro Creek? (2) If the state's sea level rise planning benchmark is based on the best possible science, why is there is no regulatory or statutory requirement for development to comply with it? Answer—

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(1) The NSW Government acknowledges that climate change and increased sea levels will have significant medium to long-term social, economic and environmental impacts. Estuaries are an area where sea level rise will have significant impacts. As an integral part of the state's response to climate change, the Government is committed to supporting coastal communities in adapting to sea level rise. The NSW draft Sea Level Rise Policy outlines the support the Government will provide to coastal communities and local councils to prepare and adapt to rising sea levels. Submissions from the public consultation on the draft policy are currently being considered, prior to finalisation of the policy statement. (2) Guidelines will be prepared explaining how the benchmark could be implemented in land use planning development assessment and coastal hazard assessment. Once finalised, these guidelines will accompany the Sea Level Rise Policy. *6743 OPERATION IBIS—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— Given the multi-agency blitz "Operation Ibis" targeting illegal dumping in the Cessnock Local Government Area: (1) Has the Department of Enironment and Climate Change noted an increase in illegal dumping in the area over the last three years? (2) Is this increase due to the rise in the waste levy? (3) How much did "Operation Ibis" cost? Answer— (1) No, the Department of Environment and Climate change has not noticed an increase in illegal dumping in the Cessnock area. (2) Operation Ibis was undertaken as part of ongoing compliance and enforcement activities, and similar operations have been undertaken elsewhere. (3) $10,191 *6744 EVACUATION PLAN—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— With reference to your advice that the department has developed a "specific evacuation plan" with the Warringah-Pittwater District Bushfire Management Committee (Question 3549): (1) Where can residents obtain a copy of the "specific evacuation plan" for the Cottage Point and West Head section of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park? (2) When was this "specific evacuation plan" developed? (3) Have residents been distributed a copy of this evacuation plan? (4) Has this evacuation plan been published for public exhibition? Answer— (1) Copies are available from the Sydney North Regional Office of the National Parks and Wildlife Service. (2) November 2004. (3) and (4) No. The Plan is an operational document to assist NSW Police and the Emergency Operations Controller. *6745 PEDESTRIAN CROSSING—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Roads— What plans, if any, does the RTA have to provide a pedestrian crossing near the intersection of Mona Vale Road and Pittwater Road at Mona Vale? Answer— I am advised: The RTA is currently investigating the provision of a marked foot crossing across Pittwater Road at its intersection with Mona Vale Road. The preferred option is across the southern leg of this intersection. There is an existing marked foot crossing across the Mona Vale Road arm of this intersection. *6746 M4 EAST EXTENSION PROPOSAL—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Roads— In regards to the M4 East Extension Proposal: (1) On what basis was the original project reduced from three general traffic lanes and a bus lane to two

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lanes and a bus lane? (2) Why and when was the provision of overtaking bus bays deleted? (3) Does the traffic modelling of the proposed improvements take into account local traffic issues? (4) Has the State Transit Authority been party to the investment decision? (5) Has the impact of future Victoria Road projects been factored into the proposal? (6) Has community consultation taken place regarding the proposal? Answer— I am advised: I am advised that Mr Stokes' questions appear to be in response to a motion passed by Leichhardt Council at their April meeting. At that meeting Council endorsed that the Mayor write to all members of this parliament to ask these questions in relation to the Inner West Busway project. All details about this project may be found on the RTA's website or at www.innerwestbusway.com.au *6747 RENAL DIALYSIS UNIT—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) What was the original budget for the installation of the new Renal Dialysis Unit at Mona Vale Hospital? (2) What was the actual cost for the installation of the new Renal Dialysis Unit at Mona Vale Hospital? (3) What was the original date for the completion of the new Renal Dialysis Unit at Mona Vale Hospital? (4) What was the actual date of the completion of the new Renal Dialysis Unit at Mona Vale Hospital? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) $0.935 million. (2) $0.935 million. (3) The original date for completion of the Renal Dialysis Unit at Mona Vale Hospital was June 2008. (4) The actual date of completion of the Renal Dialysis Unit at Mona Vale Hospital was 30 March 2009. To ensure the most appropriate site location for the development of the Renal Dialysis Unit Service, the Area Health Service undertook extensive investigation and negotiation with stakeholders which resulted in a delayed commencement date for the project. *6748 MONA VALE ROAD UPGRADE—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Roads— With reference to your advice that the Mona Vale Road upgrade is in the State infrastructure strategy (Question 5505), when will the upgrade of Mona Vale Road be included in the budget for the RTA? Answer— I am advised: An upgrade of Mona Vale Road is included in the NSW Government's State Infrastructure Strategy 2008⁄09-2017⁄18 as an unapproved project that forms part of the $140 billion infrastructure strategy. Following the announcement on 16 June 2009 of the 2009⁄2010 NSW Budget, other projects which are considered higher priority in Sydney and NSW, have received funding instead of Mona Vale Road. The RTA will continue to monitor the performance of Mona Vale Road and will balance the need for an upgrade of Mona Vale Road with other needs across the State Road network. *6749 TRANSIT SECURITY GUARDS—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— (1) What is the total number of transit security guards employed by Sydney Buses? (2) What is the total number of transit security guards assigned to Contract Region Eight? (3) On which bus routes and at what times do these transit security guards operate? (4) Are there any plans to increase the number of transit security guards assigned to Contract Region Eight? Answer— I am advised: (1) to (4) State Transit deploys 55 security guards for Sydney Buses bus services and depots across the 4 State Transit Sydney metropolitan Contract Regions.

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The deployment of security patrols is regularly assessed by Sydney Buses, including for Contract Region Eight, to ensure that coverage is as effective as possible. Deployment of guards can be varied to target "hot spots". Sydney Buses works closely with the NSW Police Force to boost security on Northern Beaches public transport services and to develop strategies to make bus travel safer. *6750 "KIDS EXCELL" PROGRAM—Mr John Turner asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— (1) Does the Department run a program called "Kids Excell" for Aboriginal children in NSW primary schools. (2) If so, what does this program do? (3) If so, what are the results of this program? (4) If so, does the Department intend to discontinue the program? (5) If so, when? (6) If so, why? (7) If not, will the Minister advise about the future program for the next two years? Answer— (1) The Department of Education and Training jointly runs the "Kids Excel" program with the Department of Community Services. (2) The program is a "Two Ways Together" initiative funded under the "Aboriginal Child Youth and Family Strategy". It is a whole of government early intervention strategy that aims to improve educational outcomes for Aboriginal children in communities where there are significant issues in early school disengagement and poor school outcomes. (3) Participating schools were involved in an Assisted Self Evaluation process in 2008 and a formal external evaluation of "Kids Excel" commenced in Term 1, 2009. This external evaluation is underway and its findings have not yet been finalised. (4) to (7) "Kids Excel" was implemented as a four-year pilot program. Completion dates for schools vary from the end of 2008 to the end of 2009 due to the implementation of individual school plans. Participating schools have been supported to identify exit strategies including the identification of sustainable programs and school structures that will continue beyond the funding period. In the 2008-2009 financial period $1.75 million has been allocated to fund "Kids Excel", which provides the inclusion of two newly identified sites under the "Two Ways Together" Focus Communities Program. The Focus Communities Program represents an innovative whole of government approach to dealing with the complex problem of child sexual assault in Aboriginal communities through community- driven early intervention and prevention activities and better alignment of government services to community need. In addition, in 2009 the Department of Education and Training has commenced the "Norta Norta" program which will provide targeted support to Aboriginal students to accelerate progress in student achievement. This program will provide over $13 million to schools in 2009. The focus of the program is to provide learning assistance in the key areas of literacy and numeracy to improve educational outcomes for Aboriginal students. Schools participating in the "Norta Norta" program may choose one or more of the following strategies to support Aboriginal students: • Learning assistance for Aboriginal students in Years 4, 6, 8 and 10; • Individual sponsorship for tutorial assistance for Aboriginal students in Years 11 and 12 ; • Independent Learning Hubs for Aboriginal students from Kindergarten to Year 12 ; and • Tutoring⁄mentoring⁄leadership programs that provides support for Aboriginal students in the middle and senior years. *6751 UNANSWERED CORRESPONDENCE—Mr John Turner asked the Minister for Roads— When will the Minister answer my letter to him dated 25 February 2009 and follow-up letters dated 25 March 2009 and 21 April 2009 on behalf of Mr Raymond Wall concerning the cancellation of his drivers licence? Answer— I am advised: A response has been sent.

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*6752 UNANSWERED CORRESPONDENCE—Mr John Turner asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— When will the Minister have her department reply to correspondence dated 9 May 2009 from Mr Bill Aiken of Old Bar? Answer— Mr Aiken's letter of 9 May 2009 regarding 4WD beach access to Saltwater Beach and Diamond Beach was responded to by the Department of Environment and Climate Change on 28 May 2009. *6753 BALRANALD HOSPITAL—Mr John Williams 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 the Minister's department have for Balranald Hospital? (2) Does any plan involve a reduction in staff numbers? (3) Are there plans to reduce services? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) to (3) Balranald was nominated as a site for MPS development following the provision of capital funding through the Longer Stay patients initiatives as part of the COAG reform package. This funding has also been supplemented with a capital contribution from NSW Health Department within the Rural and Health Services Program. Staff numbers will be aligned to service provision and the Balranald Multipurpose Service will be a modern facility offering a wide variety of care for the community including: • Acute care • Emergency services • Residential aged care places • Respite and palliative care • Dental services • Renal dialysis • Clinical and operational support services • A range of community based services such as chronic disease management and population health functions • General Practice service *6754 SOLICITOR JOHN GORDON BRADFIELD—Mr Ray Williams asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— In relation to the determination by the Legal Services Commissioner that solicitor John Gordon Bradfield breached the Legal Profession Act 2004 and his solicitor's practising certificate has been suspended: Given that between 50-100 people have had exposure to the alleged misappropriation of funds totalling in excess of $10 million, will the Minister advise whether action will be taken by the NSW Police Force regarding this matter? Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me: The NSW Law Society has advised police that Ms Jean Sayers has been appointed Receiver of Mr Bradfield's law practice by order of the Supreme Court of NSW and that her investigation into this complex matter will take at least 6 months. Following receipt of the Receiver's report, the Fraud Squad will consider forming a strike force to investigate this matter.

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*6755 REVIEW OF CONVICTION OF PHUONG NGO—Mr Richard Amery asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— (1) What was the estimated cost of the recent review into the conviction of Phuong Ngo?

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(2) Did the Government cover the total cost of this review? (3) Did the Government pay the cost of the legal representation for the prisoner Phuong Ngo? Answer— I am advised: The administrative costs of the inquiry were approximately $770,000 excluding Legal Aid and the costs of other parties represented at the inquiry. *6756 RETIREMENT VILLAGES PAYROLL TAX—Mr Greg Aplin asked the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts— Given that on 21 May 2009 the New South Wales Consumer, Trader & Tenancy Tribunal handed down a decision in the matter of Australian Retirement Homes (No 2) Pty Ltd v Minkara Retirement Villages Resident Committee RV 08⁄41351 on the liability of retirement village residents to pay payroll tax as an expense of the village operator and that this decision appears to contradict the understanding from the Milstern Villages case that payroll tax is an operator cost, will the Minister clarify the position as to whether village residents must pay the payroll tax incurred by the village operator? Answer— The Office of Fair Trading advises me that: • The funding of a retirement village operator's responsibility to pay payroll tax is one of the many issues under consideration during the development of an Exposure Draft Retirement Village Regulation. • All relevant matters, including the outcomes of legal proceedings, are being examined as part of that process. *6757 STATE GOVERNMENT UNDERWRITING OF HOME WARRANTY INSURERS—Mr Greg Aplin asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— With regard to re-insurance arrangements with insurers in relation to the provision of home warranty insurance: (1) What, in dollar terms, is the threshold point at which the NSW State Government takes over responsibility from private insurance companies for paying home warranty insurance claims made against a single builder? (2) Under what contract or agreement has this 'underwriting' style arrangement been made with the home warranty insurance companies? (3) Is it proposed to release the NSW State Government from this underwriting-style obligation? (4) (a) Is there a similar threshold point for total home warranty claims made against all builders over the course of any 12-month period? (b) If so, what in dollar terms is that threshold? Answer— I'm advised: The Government and three builders warranty insurers - IAG Re Ltd, Vero Insurance and QBE Insurance are party to the reinsurance agreement, "Job-Specific Builders Warranty Catastrophe Reinsurance". The threshold at which State Government home warranty reinsurance is activated is $10 million for each builder. The protection provided is up to $80 million for each builder. The existing agreements have cancellation clauses enabling the NSW Government to cancel its involvement. *6758 CBD METRO TENDER—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— In relation to the tenders for the CBD Metro project: (1) Does the Minister believe there is a conflict of interest in Macquarie Bank resigning as the Government adviser on the project, to now join one of the key bidders? (2) What processes have been put in place to ensure Macquarie Bank does not have an advantage over other bidders due to their previous advisory role to Government on the CBD metro?

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(3) Can the Minister explain the conflict between the statement on the CBD Metro website that the project is fully funded by the State, while Expressions of Interest documents require bidders to provide details of how they would fund the project? (4) Can the Minister detail how much the Department of Transport has spent on marketing and communications for the CBD Metro to date, including the cost of the CBD Metro website? (5) What is the size of the marketing and communications budget for the CBD Metro? Answer— I am advised: (1) Macquarie was appointed in August 2008 to provide strategic financial and commercial advice to the North West Metro project. Following market and project changes, Sydney Metro determined that it no longer required the strategic financial advice contemplated under its arrangement with Macquarie. Macquarie Bank's work for Sydney Metro ceased on 22 April 2009. Sydney Metro advises that it is confident that the controls that are in place have ensured there is no potential for conflict of interest in Macquarie Capital Advisor's agreement. (2) Sydney Metro and Macquarie have agreed to a range of controls which will ensure that any Macquarie employee who has had exposure to the intellectual property of Sydney Metro will remain bound by previous confidentiality agreements they have signed with Sydney Metro. Exclusion periods are also defined for relevant staff. Sydney Metro retains all intellectual property generated during the agreement. (3) The Government has committed to fully fund this project. While the Government has the capacity to fully fund the CBD Metro, it is also exploring the option of including private sector finance for the Integrated Metro Operations contract, which includes construction of track, provision of rolling stock, station fit out, operations and maintenance. Private funding has the ability to drive greater efficiencies and better customer outcomes. (4) and (5) A budget of $2.3m was apportioned for the communications, community and stakeholder liaison within the period from February to June 2009. Expenditure to the end of May was $855,368 including $93,993 spent on online communications. This budget has been largely used for community-based information campaigns in relation to the Environmental Assessment for this project. The outcomes of this budget include: (a) creating and managing the new Sydney Metro website which has had more than 90,000 hits from 9,000 unique viewers - including national and international businesses keen to tender for major Metro contracts; (b) adding an innovative new discussion forum on the website; (c) spreading the word about, and then holding, three after-hours community information sessions to enable local residents and business people to talk with Sydney Metro staff; (d) running a call centre to help the public with metro-related inquiries; (e) employing two full-time Place Managers to work with local communities and property owners affected by the project; (f) producing a series of information brochures and documents; and (g) informing the community about activities such as geotechnical work. *6759 PHOENIX UNIT, MANLY HOSPITAL—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 give an assurance the Phoenix Unit at Manly Hospital will not close? (2) Will the Minister provide details as to any changes to the service or structure of the Phoenix Unit and what impact that will have on patients? (3) Will there be a reduction in services requiring patients to seek assistance at other sites? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) Governance and operation of the Phoenix Unit will be transferred to the Non-Government sector in line with residential rehabilitation services across the State. Of the 34 residential rehabilitation services funded by the NSW Health Department, 32 are operated by the Non-Government sector.

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(2) and (3) This will have no impact on service delivery to patients. *6760 SWINE FLU—NORTHERN BEACHES—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) What preparations have been put in place for the management of swine flu on the Northern Beaches? (2) What role is Manly Hospital expected to play in that management plan? (3) Has that plan been implemented? (4) Have additional resources been provided to Manly Hospital to cover any additional services it will be required to provide as part of this swine flu management strategy? Answer— Comprehensive information for the community, including a daily summary of suspected and confirmed cases is published on the Department of Health's website: www.health.nsw.gov.au Whole of Government arrangements for an influenza pandemic are addressed in the NSW Human Influenza Pandemic Plan. This plan and its supporting documents address hospitals and healthcare institutions, education institutions, churches and places of worship, nursing homes and other public institutions. The Plan and its supporting documents have been adapted to support due response to H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Influenza) and a range of specific documents have also been developed in response to emerging needs. The Australian Government's National Counter-Terrorism Plan addresses biological threats. The NSW Department of Health is in regular communication with Area Health Services to ensure appropriate preparation and response to H1N1 Influenza 09. This includes enhanced emergency department screening, communication to general practitioners, support to those in home isolation and quarantine, contact tracing of confirmed cases, the activation of a general human swine inquiries line and mental health help line and enhanced laboratory testing capacity, amongst other activities. In addition, the NSW Department of Health has provided Area Health Services with a range of print and electronic resources for distribution to all hospitals. The NSW Department of Health is working closely with partner agencies, including the Department of Education and Training, to ensure sector-specific advice is appropriate for the current situation. All hospitals will be guided by directions issued by the NSW Department of Health's Chief Health Officer and the Chief Executive of the Area Health Service. Hospitals will continue to treat those presenting for emergency care and have been instructed to be especially vigilant for influenza (both seasonal and H1N1). *6761 NAROOMA BREAKWATER EXTENSION—Mr Andrew Constance asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— Is there any plan to extend the northern arm of the breakwater at Narooma bar to make it safer for boat users? Answer— The Department of Lands has no plans at this time to undertake capital improvements to the northern breakwater at Narooma. *6762 EMPLOYMENT OF OUTLAW MOTORCYCLE GANG MEMBERS—Mr Peter Debnam asked the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— In relation to outlaw motorcycle gang members and your advice (Question 5964) that it is not possible to prescribe "public sector employment" under section 27(6) of the Crimes (Criminal Organisation Control) Act: Will the Premier direct his Ministers to ensure that "controlled members" of outlaw motorcycle gangs are not offered employment in the NSW Public Service or awarded any taxpayer-funded contracts? Answer— Decisions regarding the employment of persons in the public sector are made by departmental heads in accordance with the Public Sector Employment and Management Act 2002. The State Contracts Control

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Board or departmental heads make decisions regarding the supply of goods or services to the public sector in accordance with the Public Sector Management (Goods and Services) Regulation 2000. *6763 RENEWABLE ENERGY—Mr Peter Debnam asked the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— In relation to renewable energy and given your advice "the Government has a fuel neutral strategy with respect to the development of future power stations" (Question 6257): What is the Government doing to promote large-scale renewable energy? Answer— The New South Wales Government is committed to the development of renewable power generation in this State. On 27 February I announced that the Government would establish Renewable Energy Precincts to encourage renewable energy investment, such as wind farms or solar energy plants. Development proposals within precincts will be subject to streamlined planning and approvals processes. Dedicated project managers within the Department of Planning will work side-by-side with renewable energy investors to assist the development of projects from concept stage to commissioning and generation. Community consultative committees will also be established in each precinct to ensure local views and concerns are taken into account, and to provide for greater community engagement. In addition, the $40 million New South Wales Renewable Energy Development program supports the demonstration and early commercialisation of new and emerging renewable energy technologies. Round 1 funding has been allocated, providing $27.3 million to seven projects across the State. The New South Wales Government is also keen to ensure our State benefits from the Federal Government's Solar Flagships Program, and has established the NSW Flagships Taskforce, whose focus is ensuring at least one flagship power station is constructed within NSW. I have already written to the Prime Minister affirming the NSW Government's support for solar energy, and offering to work closely with the Commonwealth Government. *6764 MINISTER’S PRIVATE STAFF—Mr Peter Debnam asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— In relation to the Minister's private staff on the Department of Premier and Cabinet website: (1) What is the salary for the Minister's Chief of Staff identified in Grade MS7? (2) What is the position, title and salary of each of the "2" Policy Advisors and Media Advisors grade identified in MS5? (3) What is the position, title and salary of each of the "3" Policy Advisors and Media Advisors identified in Grade MS4? (4) What is the position, title and salary of each of the "4" Policy Advisors, Media Advisors, Research⁄Parliamentary Liaison Officers and Private Secretaries⁄Office Managers identified in Grade MS3? (5) What is the position, title and salary of each of the "2.6" Policy Advisors, Media Advisors, Private Secretaries, Office Managers and Administrative Assistants and Receptionists identified in Grade MS2? (6) What is the position, title and salary of each of the "1" Administrative Assistant and Receptionist identified in MS1? Answer— I am advised: Salary rates are determined by the Director of Public Employment. Rates for staff in the MS6 and MS7 grades are negotiated individually and rates for staff in the MS1 to MS5 grades are set within the ranges published on the Department of Premier and Cabinet website. *6765 SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— (1) Under the Federal Government's Economic Stimulus Package for education, which schools in the Ryde electorate will receive funding? (2) What will be provided in each school? (3) How much will be expended in each school? (4) When are these projects scheduled to begin and be completed?

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(5) How much will the NSW State Government deduct for fees associated with administering the implementation of the stimulus package at each of the schools receiving the grant in the Ryde electorate? Answer— (1) to (3) All schools in the Ryde Electorate will receive funding under the National School Pride component of the Building the Education Revolution economic stimulus initiative. The following schools will receive funds indicated under Round 1 of National School Pride for refurbishment of facilities: Eastwood Public School ($200,000), Ermington Public School ($200,000), Kent Road Public School ($125,000), Marsden High School ($200,000), and Ryde Public School ($200,000). The following schools will receive funds indicated under Round 2 of National School Pride for refurbishment of facilities: Arndell School ($50,000), Denistone East Public School ($200,000), Eastwood Heights Public School ($150,000), Meadowbank Public School ($125,000), North Ryde Public School ($125,000), Truscott Street Public School ($150,000), West Ryde Public School. The following primary school in the Ryde electorate will receive funding under the first round of the Primary Schools for the 21st Century component of Building the Education Revolution: Arndell School (upgrade to administration and student facilities, $250,000). In the second round of funding under this component, the following schools will receive works: Eastwood Heights Public School (new classrooms and library refurbishment, $2,500,000), Eastwood Public School (new classrooms, $3,000,000), Ermington Public School (new multi-purpose hall and covered outdoor learning area, $3,000,000), Kent Road Public School (new canteen and library upgrade, $2,000,000), Meadowbank Public School (new hall and library, $2,000,000), North Ryde Public School (upgrade and refurbishment of hall and covered outdoor learning area, $2,000,000), Truscott Street Public School (upgrade and refurbishment of hall and covered outdoor learning area and new canteen, $2,500,000). (4) Under the Australian Government's guidelines for Building the Education Revolution, projects under Round 1 of National School Pride are to have commenced and are to be completed by 20 December 2009. Projects under Round 2 are to commence during July 2009 and be completed by 1 February 2010. Projects under Round 1 of Primary Schools for the 21st Century commenced during May and June of 2009, and are to be completed by 20 December 2010. Projects under Round 2 are due to commence by the end of July 2009 and be completed by 31 January 2011. (5) On average for Building the Education Revolution projects across NSW, approximately 4 per cent of stimulus funding is budgeted for project management-related activities. *6766 TEACHING STAFF—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— In relation to teachers employed at NSW public schools within the Ryde electorate: (1) What was the total number of full-time equivalent teachers employed in the Ryde electorate in: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) 2009 to date? (2) What was the total number of resignations of teachers working at schools in the Ryde electorate in: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) 2009 to date? Answer— (1) (a) 299.664 (b) 304.726 (c) 304.648 (2) (a) 8 (b) 10 (c) 1 *6767 WEST RYDE DEVELOPMENT—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— In relation to the NSW Department of Housing proposed development of houses 8, 10, 12 & 14 Cliffton Street, West Ryde and 97 & 99 Darvall Road, West Ryde:

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(1) How many units will be built at these locations? (2) What consultation process was undertaken with nearby residents? (3) When is the development expected to begin and conclude? (4) What strategies are in place to increase local infrastructure capacity as a result of the development? Answer— (1) The proposed redevelopment at 8-14 Clifton Street will feature eight units, built specifically for seniors. Housing NSW does not own 97 Darvall Road and has no plans at this stage to redevelop 99 Darvall Road, West Ryde. (2) Officers from Housing NSW have met with the Honourable Member and with Ryde City Council. Adjacent residents of Clifton Street will receive written notification of Housing NSW's plans at the appropriate time and will be invited to submit feedback. (3) The proposed redevelopment at 8-14 Clifton Street will start construction in late 2009 and be completed the following year. (4) Housing NSW's proposed redevelopment in Clifton Street is small and meets the provisions of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007. The impact of Housing NSW redevelopment work is independently assessed by consultant planners who prepare an Environmental Impact Assessment report during the planning process of each redevelopment. *6768 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LIAISON OFFICERS—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— (1) (a) Are police officers who are working as domestic violence liaison officers entitled to specialist allowances? (b) If not, why not? (2) Are specialist allowances paid to other offices in the NSW Police Force, and if so, what special duties do these police officers undertake? Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me: (1) and (2) The payment of specialist allowances is a matter for the Commissioner of Police. Domestic Violence Liaison Officers are not currently included in the provisions of the Crown Employees (Police Officers - 2008) Award for special duties allowances. *6769 FUNDING FOR COURT SUPPORT ROOMS—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— (1) Will funding be provided for court support rooms at Moss Vale, Yass and Goulburn court houses commencing in July this year? (2) If not, why not? Answer— I am advised: Rooms for court support services are currently available at these courts. *6770 BACKGROUND CHECKS OF POTENTIAL CARERS—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for Community Services— (1) Before placing a child with a carer, what background checks are done by the department? (2) (a) Do all carers have to go through a police record check before they are deemed as suitable to look after a child? (b) If not, why not? (3) (a) When a police check is being conducted, does the department allow a child to be placed with that carer before the results of the check are given to the department? (b) If so, why? (4) When an NGO is responsible for a child's placement, what role does the department have to keep this child safe? (5) What checks are done by NGOs to ensure a child is placed with an appropriate carer? (6) (a) Does the department ensure NGOs gain relevant police checks for every child who is placed with a carer? (b) If not, why not?

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Answer— (1) The Department of Community Services conducts a number of background checks on potential foster carers including: • A Working With Children Check • A check of the Department of Community Services database for references to the potential carer • Medical and personal reference checks • Checks with other agencies if the potential carer has fostered or applied to foster with another agency. Potential Relative⁄Kinship carers undergo: • A Working With Children Check which includes a criminal record check • A check of the Department of Community Services database for references to the potential carer • A medical check if health concerns are identified. (2) and (3) Foster and relative ⁄ kinship carers undergo a criminal record check as part of the extensive Working With Children Check under the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 prior to authorisation and the placement of a child with them. (4) Under s140 of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998, the accredited out-of- home care service provider that places a child or young person in the care of an authorised carer has a responsibility to supervise the placement. The relative powers and responsibilities of the Department and the non-government service provider, which are set out in the Department's care Management Policy, http:⁄⁄www.community.nsw.gov.au⁄docswr⁄_assets⁄main⁄documents⁄case_mgmt_policy.pdf depend on whether the Department: • retains or has delegated parental responsibility to the non-government agency and⁄or • retains or has delegated case management to the non-government agency. (5) Under section 136 of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 only an authorised carer may provide out-of-home care for a child or young person. Clause 20(3) of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Regulation 2000 provides that in authorising someone as a carer, a non-government organisation, as an accredited out-of-home care service provider, must assess the person's suitability, train them and conduct background checking under the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998. It is an offence under the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 for background checking not to be undertaken for those in child-related employment. The Commission for Children and Young People has a function of monitoring background checking. Non government agencies contracted by the Department to provide Out-of-Home Care placement services to children and young people are designated agencies accredited by the NSW Office for Children - the Children's Guardian. These agencies are also required to complete relevant checks on their carers and staff in child related employment, and to investigate any instances of reportable conduct related to children. (6) It is the statutory function of the Commission for Children and Young People to monitor background checking of carers. It is the statutory function of the NSW Office for Children - the Children's Guardian to accredit and monitor the performance of all designated agencies providing out-of-home care. All agencies funded by the Department of Community Services to provide out-of-home care enter into a Service Agreement with the Department. The Service Agreement states that "If the Service Provider is an employer as defined in Section 33 of the Commission for Children and Young People, 1998 (the Act) the Service Provider and its agents must complete mandatory employment screening ("the working with children check") on all staff employed to work in "primary child-related employment" as described in the Act, prior to such staff commencing to perform the work." *6771 FOSTER CARE PARENTS—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for Community Services— (1) How many people have applied to be foster care parents in the following years: (a) 2004; (b) 2005; (c) 2006; (d) 2007; (e) 2008?

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(2) How many of these people were deemed unsuitable in the following years: (a) 2004; (b) 2005; (c) 2006; (d) 2007; (e) 2008? Answer— The Department has recently centralised the management of carer applications. Prior to this information was collated locally and is not available in the required format. From March to December 2008 there were 1,330 new applicants who inquired about becoming a foster carer. During the same period 690 applicants were declined by the Department as being ineligible. It should be noted that some of these applicants would have applied prior to March 2008. *6772 GENERAL PRACTITIONERS—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) Is the Minister aware of the shortage of general practitioners within the Gosford City Local Government area? (2) What representations has the Minister made to the Federal Minister for Health and Ageing to relax the rules surrounding the employment of overseas general practitioners to support struggling medical services in Gosford City? (3) If no representations have been made, why not? (4) Is the Minister aware that general practitioners from overseas must first work for 10 years in areas deemed to be outside the Sydney metropolitan area (like Wyong) before they can be employed in areas deemed to be inside the Sydney metropolitan area (like Gosford)? (5) Does the Minister support rezoning Gosford City as an "area of workforce shortage" and removal of Gosford City from the Sydney metropolitan zone to enable clinics in the Gosford City area to employ doctors from overseas sooner? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) and (2) Medical workforce shortages are currently being experienced at a state, national and international level. A range of health issues are discussed with my Federal colleague, including the NSW Government's commitment to increasing the supply, availability and distribution of health professionals to meet the health needs of all communities in NSW, including those in the Gosford City Local Government Area. (3) Not applicable. (4) Due to restrictions in Commonwealth legislation, general practitioners must first work for 10 years in an area classed as a District of Workforce Shortage prior to being able to obtain an unrestricted Medicare Provider Number. (5) Having an assessment process to ensure an equitable distribution of medical services across Australia is supported. The shortages of qualified medical staff are largely attributable to a lack of medical graduates over the last 10 years. The NSW Government was successful in lobbying the Australian Government for an additional 110 medical school places. Funding for these new places commenced in 2007. This is in addition to 80 new places funded with $3 million provided by the Council of Australian Governments for the rural medical program established jointly by the Universities of New England and Newcastle for 2008. This increase in the number of new doctors entering the workforce over the next few years will assist in addressing this issue. *6773 CAR HOON CHARGES—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Minister for Roads— How many people have been charged on the Central Coast (City of Gosford⁄Shire of Wyong) under the car hoon laws introduced in 2008? Answer— I am advised: The RTA only receives the details of people convicted of these offences and is not provided with information about the number of people charged with offences or the location where the offence occurred. This question should be directed to the Minister for Police.

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*6774 RAINWATER TANK SUBSIDY SCHEME—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— In relation to the current rain tank subsidy scheme: (1) What is the total number of tanks supplied to residents in 2007-08 in: (a) Gosford City; (b) Wyong Shire? (2) What is the total number of tanks supplied to residents in 2008-09 (to date) in: (a) Gosford City; (b) Wyong Shire? Answer— (1) (a) 753 rainwater tank rebates were paid to residents of Gosford City in 2007⁄08. (b) 943 rainwater tank rebates were paid to residents of Wyong Shire in 2007⁄08. (2) (a) As at 31 May 2009, 590 rainwater tank rebates have been paid to Gosford City residents. (b) As at 31 May 2009, 580 rainwater tank rebates have been paud to residents of Wyong Shire. *6775 MEETING WITH BOB LEECE—Mr Brad Hazzard asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— Has the Minister met with Bob Leece and if so, when, and what issues were discussed? Answer— During the course of my work as Minister for Infrastructure I meet with many people. *6776 MINISTERIAL TRAVEL—Mr Brad Hazzard asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— (1) What expenditure has she incurred as Minister on travel during each month since she became Minister for trips: (a) interstate; (b) intrastate? (2) To what destinations outside NSW has she travelled as Minister? (3) What expenditure has been made on hotel accommodation for her and her ministerial staff? Answer— All travel undertaken by Ministers is in accordance with the "Ministers Office Administration Handbook". In the November Mini Budget the Premier directed all Ministers to fly economy class within Australia except when travelling to the Northern Territory or Western Australia. This has reduced the cost to the public of travel by Ministers without jeopardising the obvious benefits to the state that come from Ministers undertaking official travel. *6777 SECTION 94 CONTRIBUTIONS—Mr Brad Hazzard asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— Is there a report (as promised) on s94 contributions, and if so, when will the Minister release the report? Answer— The "Local Contributions Review Summary Report - First Tranche" was released on 9 June 2009. This includes a summary report, letters to councils and relevant Ministerial Directions for the first tranche of councils. The report is available on the Department of Planning's website www.planning.nsw.gov.au⁄planning_reforms⁄developmentcontributions The report will be updated on release of the review outcomes for the remaining councils. *6778 REPORTING ON STATE AGENCY CONCURRENCES—Mr Brad Hazzard asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— (1) Given the Minister and her department's report on the length of time local councils take to process development applications in the Local Development Performance Monitoring reports, will the Minister report on the length of time to achieve State agency concurrences? (2) If so, when? (3) If not, why not?

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Answer— (1) Yes. (2) The reporting period commences on 1 July 2009. Processing of State agencies' concurrences and referrals will be reported on in the 2009⁄10 Local Development Performance Monitoring report. (3) Refer to answer to question (2). *6779 COST OF HOUSING CODE ROAD SHOW—Mr Brad Hazzard asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— In relation to the Housing Code Road Show conducted in early 2009 (Question 5090), what are the latest updated costs of conducting this road show? Answer— After receipt of final invoices, the total cost of the 52 Department of Planning NSW Housing Code Implementation Workshops conducted in February and March 2009 at 16 venues across NSW is $389,824. The NSW Housing Code Implementation Workshops were attended by 4572 participants. *6780 HERITAGE AMENDMENT BILL 2009—Mr Brad Hazzard asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— (1) How many submissions did the Minister or her department receive in relation to the Heritage Amendment Bill 2009? (2) Who made the submissions? (3) Were any amendments made to the Bill following receipt of those submissions? (a) If so, what; (b) If not, why not? Answer— (1) 39 submissions were received before the Bill was passed by Parliament on 3June 2009. (2) The following people and organisations made submissions: 4 Representations from MPs • The Hon Steve Cansdell MP - for Northern Rivers Zone of Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) Affiliated Societies • The Hon Paul Gibson MP - for Prospect Heritage Trust • The Hon Shelley Hancock MP - for Milton, Ulladulla Historical Society • The Hon Alan Shearan MP - for Hawkesbury Historical Society 14 - Historical Organisations 18 - Individuals and Heritage Related Businesses 3 - Other Community Groups • The National Trust (NSW) • Australia ICOMOS • Society of Heritage Owners (3) No. *6781 ADDITIONAL BUSES—NORTHERN BEACHES—Mr Brad Hazzard asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— As the Minister advised at a meeting with the Members for Wakehurst, Pittwater and Manly that approximately 20 new buses will be allocated to the Northern Beaches in 2009, will such buses be allocated to Sydney Buses? Answer— I am advised: The Government announced the allocation of the 300 Growth Buses in December 2008 as follows: North West Sydney 113 buses Western / South Western Sydney 62 buses Southern Sydney 25 buses Northern Sydney 20 buses

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North Shore / Northern Beaches 20 buses Central / East Sydney 20 buses Illawarra 20 buses Hunter / Newcastle / Central Coast 20 buses TOTAL = 300 All 300 growth buses will be on the road in both private operator and STA regions by the end of 2010. *6782 PITTWATER ROAD BUS LANE—Mr Brad Hazzard asked the Minister for Roads— When will the new bus lane proposed for Brookvale⁄Manly Vale (Pittwater Road) be finalised⁄opened? Answer— I am advised: It is currently planned that the new 24 hour bus lane in Condamine Street between Pittwater Road and Campbell Parade will be open by mid July 2009. Opening of the lane has been delayed due to wet weather. *6783 PITTWATER ROAD BUS LANE—Mr Brad Hazzard asked the Minister for Roads— As the bus lane existing along Pittwater Road is for peak hours only, why is it intended that the new proposed bus lane through Brookvale⁄Manly Vale will be a 24-hour bus lane? Answer— I am advised: The new bus lane in Condamine Street from Pittwater Road to Campbell Parade, Manly Vale is being provided by widening the existing road on the eastern side. There was no parking permitted prior to construction of the new bus lane and there are no residential or commercial developments adjacent to the bus lane requiring parking. This new 24 hour bus lane extends the existing 24 hour bus lane in Pittwater Road, north of the Condamine Street intersection at Warringah Mall. The 24 hour bus lane also permits buses to be separated from the general traffic on Saturday and Sunday when there is increased traffic due to sporting events and shopping. *6784 MAINTENANCE WORK AT SYDNEY BUSES BROOKVALE DEPOT—Mr Brad Hazzard asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— How many hours of maintenance were undertaken on Sydney Buses at Brookvale Depot in: (a) 2008-09; (b) 2007-08; (c) 2006-07; (d) 2005-06? Answer— I am advised: (a) 2008-09 - 69,378 hours; (b) 2007-08 - 58,371 hours; (c) 2006-07 - 49,189 hours; and (d) 2005-06 - 52,468 hours. *6785 HUNTER VALLEY VINEYARDS—Mr Kerry Hickey asked the Minister for Roads— As the Hunter Valley vineyards (especially Pokolbin) are the second most visited destination in NSW, at what point will funding be made available to improve the infrastructure within the vineyard areas? Answer— I am advised: The State Government has provided significant funding to improve State Roads leading to the Hunter Valley vineyard area in the Cessnock electorate. Works on State Roads leading to the vineyard area include the upgrading of Middle and Pokolbin Creek Bridges on Wine Country Drive, costing $4.8 million, the reconstruction of Maitland Road Stages between Neath and Abermain at a cost of $14

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million, the reconstruction of Mitchell Avenue, Kurri Kurri at a cost of $2.9 million and the installation of pedestrian signals at Deakin Street, Kurri Kurri for $700,000. An additional $5 million has been provided in the 2009⁄2010 State Budget to complete the reconstruction of John Renshaw Drive near Blackhill Road and $900,000 has been provided for pavement rehabilitation along Leggetts Drive at Mulbring. The majority of roads in the vineyard area are Local Roads and the responsibility of Cessnock City Council. The State Government will provide more than $156 million in Regional Roads Assistance Grants to councils in 2009⁄2010 under the Block Grant and REPAIR Programs. $1.15 million has been allocated for 2009⁄2010 to Cessnock City Council under the Block Grant Program for Regional Roads and $200,000 has been allocated to Cessnock City Council under the REPAIR Program for work on Majors Lane in the vineyards area. *6786 HUNTER VALLEY VINEYARDS—Mr Kerry Hickey asked the Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Hunter, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— As the Hunter Valley vineyards (especially Pokolbin) are the second most visited destination in NSW, at what point will funding be made available to improve the infrastructure within the vineyard areas? Answer— I am advised: The NSW Government through Department of Premier and Cabinet and the Roads and Traffic Authority has been working closely with Cessnock Council and the Vineyards Industry Association to identify opportunities to improve road conditions in the Vineyards area. *6787 FISH KILL—WATER RELEASE PROCEDURES—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— (1) (a) Does the Department of Water and Energy have a laid down procedure for the release of water from reservoirs for environmental purposes? (b) If so, will the Minister provide me with a copy of these procedures? (2) (a) Following the large fish kill that occurred as a result of the water release into the Wakool River system in the spring of 2008, did the Department of Water and Energy conduct a review of the factors that led to the kill? (b) If so, what was the result of this review and what recommendations were made? (3) Given that the February 2009 water release was conducted during the hottest week of the year, with the water being drawn from the warmest part of the reservoir, which then flowed over hot dry river beds and was contaminated with tannin from eucalyptus re-growth in the river beds and by the time it reached the remaining pools of fish was almost totally depleted of oxygen, were these conditions at variance with existing procedures? (4) Is the Department of Water and Energy conducting an analysis of the February 2009 fish kills to establish new procedures? (5) When will this review be completed? Answer— (1) (a) and (b) The decision to release water from reservoirs for environmental purposes is made based on merit, balancing the benefits and risks, rather than on prescription. (2) and (3) The Department is continually reviewing its operations to incorporate new data and scientific findings and thereby improve its management of water resources. (4) See answer to (2). (5) See answer to (2). *6788 AIR-CONDITIONING OF SCHOOLS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— (1) Given that tenders for the installation of air-conditioning at Cowra High School and Mulyan Public School closed on 5 May 2009, on what date will the successful tenderer be announced? (2) What is the completion date for work under this tender? (3) Will the completion of work under this tender result in all teaching spaces in Cowra High School and Mulyan Public School being fully air-conditioned?

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Answer— (1) The Letters of Acceptance were issued to the successful tenderers on 1 June 2009. (2) The contract allows for the completion of the work by 14 August 2009. (3) Upon the completion of works at Cowra High School, air conditioning will be provided to 15 of the school's classrooms. Upon the completion of works at Mulyan Public School, air conditioning will be provided in 5 of the school's classrooms. Further projects to provide additional air conditioning at these schools will be considered along with other priorities, within the available budget. *6789 MOBILITY PARKING SCHEME CHANGES—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Roads— (1) Under the changes to the Mobility Parking Scheme does form RTA1150 (04⁄2009) require a patient who is either seeking a temporary MPS permit or a patient who holds a current drivers licence that is not subject to a medical review, to have a full medical examination to certify his or her fitness to drive? (2) Given that medical appointments are at a premium in rural areas, was the impact on patient waiting times, of requiring a full medical examination considered before the introduction of the new rules? (3) Was any consideration given as to whether the cost of these examinations is claimable under Medicare? Answer— I am advised: (1) The RTA requires a medical report from any patient who applies for a Mobility Parking Scheme permit, to ascertain the licence holder's fitness to drive. This requirement for a "fitness to drive" medical report was introduced to ensure that any medical condition or physical disability that allowed a licence holder to gain a Mobility Parking Scheme card did not impact on their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. (2) The RTA allows a licence holder eight weeks from the time of licence renewal to have the required medical report completed by a doctor and returned. (3) The cost of any medical examination relating to a driver licence is always the responsibility of the licence applicant or holder. Which items are claimable through Medicare are a matter for the Commonwealth Government. *6790 UNFLUED GAS HEATERS—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— (1) Are any classrooms in the schools of Hornsby electorate heated by unflued gas heaters? (2) If yes, which schools? (3) If yes, what is being done to rectify this problem? Answer— (1) Low NOx unflued gas heaters are the standard space heating equipment used in most NSW government schools. (2) This information is not available on a school by school basis. (3) I am advised by the Department of Education and Training that there is no health risk associated with the ongoing use of low NOx unflued gas heaters, so long as they are maintained and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and where the Department's guidelines on ventilation are followed. *6791 SCHOOL SECURITY FENCING—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— When will security fencing be completed at Asquith Boys High School? Answer— A commitment to construct a security fence at Asquith Boys High School is included in the Government's $2 billion Building Better Schools Program. Construction of the security fence at the school will be undertaken during the current term of Government. *6792 CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Roads— When will the construction of the traffic lights commence at the intersection of Excelsior Road and Pacific Highway, Mount Colah ?

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Answer— I am advised: Funds have been allocated in the 2009⁄10 financial year for the construction of traffic lights at the intersection of Excelsior Road and the Pacific Highway, Mount Colah. The RTA has not determined a precise start date for the project but confirms it will be completed during the 2009⁄10 financial year. *6793 WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SERVICES—Mr Kevin Humphries 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 policy announcement by the NSW Government in August 2008 to fund operations and weight loss surgery for morbidly obese people in public hospitals: (1) According to a House of Representatives health committee report released 3 June 2009, why are thousands of morbidly obese people still missing out on these procedures when the Government committed to expanding bariatric surgery in public hospitals through increased funding? (2) Is the Government still funding weight-loss surgery for those patients in the public system, not covered by private insurance? (3) If not, what are the alternatives offered to morbidly obese individuals who required this surgery in the public system? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: (1) to (3) The NSW Health Obesity Strategy includes the establishment of specialised multidisciplinary clinics to provide medical programs and bariatric surgery for those who are morbidly obese. Bariatric Surgery is a component of the strategy and, in accordance with best practice guidelines, patients are considered for surgery once non surgical management has been exhausted over a one year period of clinic attendance. These patients are also required to meet specific medical and surgical criteria before being considered for surgery. In NSW, patients who require bariatric surgery (including laparoscopic banding procedures), are assessed and approved for obesity surgery on a case by case basis in a number of NSW public hospitals. Bariatric surgery is funded within Area Health Service budget allocations. The NSW Health Obesity Strategy includes a number of initiatives to assist obese patients including a new Healthy Weight Coaching Service which became operational on 23 February 2009. This service provides callers with simple information and ongoing support to help them lose weight by adopting healthy eating habits and exercising regularly. *6794 GABSI FUNDING—3B BORE TRUST—Mr Kevin Humphries asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— (1) In relation to the Cap and Pipe Program 3B Bore Trust, what is the update for members of the 3B Bore Trust located at Burren Junction waiting for GABSI funding? (2) With respect to the 3B Trust: (a) In approving GABSI 2 funding, why was the trust application rolled into GABSI 3 funding? (b) What is the current status of the 3B Bore Trust in relation to GABSI 3 funding? Answer— (1) The second five year phase of the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative, (GABSI) 2, finished in June, 2009 however, the NSW Government and the Commonwealth consider the benefits of the 'Cap and Pipe the Bores Program' warrant a further five years of funding beginning July 2009. For prioritising GABSI 3 schemes, the Commonwealth proposes using criteria of $⁄ML saved, rather than the previous focus, in phases 1 and 2, on savings of water and pressure. The new criteria will align the Program with the National Water Initiative and ensure the most cost effective schemes are funded first. The 3B Bore Trust, along with other applicants for funding under GABSI 2, will be automatically considered for funding under GABSI 3. (2) (a) and (b) Officers from the Department of Water and Energy continue to work with the 3B Bore Trust to examine alternative proposals that account for the new GABSI 3 funding criteria.

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*6795 BULLYING IN SCHOOLS—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— How many school students in the Cronulla electorate have been expelled or suspended for bullying or bullying-related matters in the years 2003 to 2008 inclusive? Answer— Principals exercise discretion when imposing suspensions or expulsions and frequently take into account a range of factors, including a student's past behaviour. The data submitted by schools to the Department of Education and Training on suspensions and expulsions does not identify if a particular incident involved bullying or bullying-related matters. *6796 PEOPLE WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS—Ms Clover Moore asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— Following several tragic incidents where police officers have shot and killed people with a mental illness who were ill and persons of concern: (1) What investigation, similar to root cause analysis used in hospitals, have NSW Police carried out to identify the factors that resulted in these deaths? (2) What action have NSW Police taken to review operational procedures in order to prevent future deaths? (3) What action have NSW Police taken to review police officer training in order to prevent future deaths? (4) What plans does the Government have to update training and procedures to prevent further deaths? Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me: (1) to (4) The NSW Coroner conducts inquests into all such deaths. Critical Incident Investigation Teams, headed by a Commissioned Officer, are formed to independently investigate all such deaths on behalf of the Coroner. The Coroner may make recommendations for changes to police practices or procedures. Police training is reviewed and updated regularly and takes outcomes of such incidents into account. *6797 LANDFILL PROPERTY AT BELROSE—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— (1) Who are the Shareholder Ministers for WSN Environmental Solutions (WSN)? (2) (a) In the past year, did WSN or related entities seek the Release or Extinguishment of a Restriction on the Use of Land in relation to its landfill property at Belrose? (b) If so, why was such application made contrary to previous assurances to the local community? (3) On what date did the WSN Board approve of this action, if at all? (4) On what date did the NSW Government approve of this action, if at all? (5) What knowledge did you or your office have of this matter prior to this action? (6) Did the NSW Government condone or sanction this action by WSN? Answer— I'm advised: Details of the WSN Environmental Services (WSN) shareholders, board and waste services at the Belrose site are available on the company's website: www.wsn.com.au *6798 EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENTS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— (1) What requirements exist in the Waste Recycling and Processing Corporation Act 2001 for WSN Environmental Solutions (WSN) to operate at least as efficiently as any comparable business? (2) What practical measures are in place to ensure WSN complies with these requirements? (3) How many efficiency assessments has WSN performed since its inception? (a) If none, is this because there is no comparable business operating in the same environment? (b) If so, is WSN essentially a monopoly business or does it involve monopoly type activities? Answer—

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(1) to (3) A requirement exists in the Waste Recycling and Processing Corporation Act 2001 for WSN Environmental Solutions (WSN) to operate at least as efficiently as any comparable business. Appropriate arrangements are in place to ensure WSN operates efficiently and in accordance with sound business principles. *6799 CREATION OF JOBS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— In light of your common practice to indicate the number of jobs that would be created from various public projects or initiatives, and the government's previous commitment to certain projects, what number of jobs has the government estimated would be created in NSW through construction of: (a) the North West rail link? (b) the South West rail link? Answer— (a) The construction of the North West rail link has been deferred. (b) I am advised that, on current forecasts, approximately 2,100 jobs will be created as a direct result of constructing stage one of the South West Rail Link over the next 4 years. *6800 WAITARA RAILWAY STATION—Mr Barry O'Farrell asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— (1) What is CityRail's estimate of the average number of people using Waitara Railway Station on: (a) weekdays; (b) weekends? (2) What plans does CityRail have to improve access to, and all weather coverage on, Waitara Station? Answer— I am advised: (1) RailCorp reports on passenger journeys as required in its annual report. (2) Waitara Station is not listed on the current Easy Access Program. The adjacent station at Hornsby is already wheelchair accessible. There are currently no plans to provide additional canopies for weather protection at the station. *6801 PACIFIC HIGHWAY AT PYMBLE—Mr Barry O'Farrell asked the Minister for Roads— (1) What plans does the Roads and Traffic Authority have to eliminate the "pinch point" on the Pacific Highway at Pymble Bridge? (2) What is the timetable for any works proposed to alleviate peak hour congestion at this location? Answer— I am advised: (1) The Pacific Highway at Pymble is generally 3 lanes in both directions, however, the road narrows to 2 lanes in both directions at Pymble Bridge over the North Shore rail line and at certain other locations where right turn lanes are provided. The section of the highway at Pymble is subject to traffic congestion during the weekday peak periods and the weekend. The Pacific Highway corridor between North Sydney and Hornsby was assessed in 2008 as part of the Network Management (Pinch Point) Strategy and Pymble Bridge was identified as a pinch point. Traffic management options are limited due to the high traffic volumes in both directions. Widening the bridge to ease congestion would require major changes to the existing bridge structure and to significant lengths of the Pacific Highway on either side of the bridge. This option would be costly and is outside of the scope of the Pinch Point Program. (2) The Roads and Traffic Authority has no proposals to widen the bridge on the Pacific Highway at this stage. *6802 HOME EDUCATED CHILDREN—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— How many children in NSW are home educated, broken down by: (a) calendar year since 2006; (b) region?

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Answer— The following table shows the number of children registered for home schooling for each region, for each calendar year since 2006. Figures for the current school year are accurate to 15 June 2009. 2006 2007 2008 2009 SYDNEY METROPOLITAN AREA Sydney East 29 40 54 46 Sydney North 77 110 167 187 Sydney South 107 116 165 215 Sydney West 347 411 496 609 REGIONAL NSW Broken Hill 5 6 8 10 Canberra Region 55 61 100 117 Central Coast 60 84 118 138 Central West 57 67 98 128 Hunter Region 77 99 155 186 Mid North Coast 73 95 107 113 Murray Region 24 36 47 45 New England 67 89 119 147 Norfolk Island - - 2 3 Northern 84 89 128 151 Rivers⁄North Coast Riverina 50 66 70 74 South Coast 60 84 102 116 Western Plains 25 33 57 57 *6803 DRIVERS OVER 85 YEARS OF AGE—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Roads— In relation to licensed drivers over 85 years and the mandatory 85 and over driving tests in the Murrumbidgee electorate: (1) How many people in the Murrumbidgee electorate are required to undertake the mandatory 85 years and over driving test? (2) What is the percentage of the above people who were successful in retaining their driving licence? (3) What is the number of licensed drivers currently over 85 in the Murrumbidgee electorate? Answer— I am advised: (1) In 2008 there were 674 letters issued to drivers aged 85 years or more in the Murrumbidgee electorate advising them that a driving test was required. (2) 93% of drivers over 85 that attempted a driving test passed and retained their driver licence. (3) There are currently 828 licensed drivers aged 85 or over in the Murrumbidgee electorate. *6804 PRINCIPALS PRIORITY BUILDING PROGRAM—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— In relation to the Principals Priority Building Program: (1) Given that 796 projects were announced in 2007 as successful applicants under the Principals Priority Building Program, how many of the projects: (a) have been completed; (b) have commenced construction of the individual project; (c) have not commenced the individual project to date? (2) For the projects that satisfy (1) (c), what are the names of each school and the project description of all projects that have not commenced construction to date? Answer—

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The 796 projects under the 2 year Principals Priority Building Program were announced in November 2008 as part of the Government's Mini-Budget. The status of projects at individual schools as at 1 June 2009 is listed on the Department of Education and Training's internet site and is updated every six months. *6805 OVERTIME WORKED BY CASE WORKERS—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Community Services— In relation to overtime worked by case workers in the Tweed office, what was the number of overtime hours worked by Department of Community Service case workers for the following years in the Tweed office: (a) January 2005 to December 2005; (b) January 2006 to December 2006; (c) January 2007 to December 2007; (d) January 2008 to December 2008; (e) year to date? Answer— (a) July 2004 to June 2005 - 105.83 (b) July 2005 to June 2006 - 312.83 (c) July 2006 to June 2007 - 298.5 (d) July 2007 to June 2008 - 264.25 Reporting on overtime is based on the financial year. Data for the 2008 - 2009 financial year is not yet available. *6806 PART 3A PROJECTS—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— In relation to Part 3A projects in the Tweed Local Government area: (1) How many Part 3A projects have been referred to the Planning Assessment Commission for determination in the Tweed Local Government area? (2) Will the Minister provide a list of projects? Answer— (1) and (2) None. Only four Part 3A projects have been determined in the Tweed Local Government Area since the establishment of the Planning Assessment Commission. All of these projects were lodged with the Department of Planning well before the new rules came into place. *6807 LOT 490 SITE AT KINGSCLIFF—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— In relation to the approved proposal for development of the Lot 490 site at Kingscliff: (1) What is the progress of this development? (2) When will the DA be lodged? (3) What is the total cost of the development? (4) How many meetings have been conducted with the community reference group? (5) On what dates were these meetings held? Answer— (1) Director-General's Environmental Assessment Requirements were issued to the proponent, Leighton Properties Resorts Pty Ltd, on 14 August 2008. The proponent is currently preparing its Environmental Assessment. (2) The Environmental Assessment is expected to be lodged in the next few months. A definite timeframe cannot be provided as this is subject to the proponent completing all relevant investigations as required by the Director-General's Environmental Assessment Requirements. (3) The Capital Investment Value of the project is currently estimated to be $110 million. (4) The Department of Planning has not yet received any details about the proponent's community consultation process. Details of any community meetings are required to be included in the proponent's Environmental Assessment, in accordance with the Director-General's Environmental Assessment Requirements. (5) See answer to (4) above.

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*6808 DEPARTMENTAL CAR FLEET—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— (1) How many cars are in the department's fleet? (2) How many department cars are Toyota Priuses? (3) How many Priuses are currently on order to the department? (4) How much is the department paying for each Prius? (5) Is the Minister aware that the Smart ForTwo, for example, produces less emissions than the Prius and is at least 33 per cent cheaper? (6) Why was the Prius chosen over the Smart ForTwo and other fuel-efficient vehicles? (7) What other cars were considered before the department settled on the Prius? Answer— (1) 989 (2) 38 (3) 3 (4) $590 per month on 36 month leases. (5) Yes. The Smart ForTwo produces 105gr⁄km of C02 compared to 106 gr⁄km of C02 for the Prius. The SmartForTwo is a 2 seat, 1 litre 3 cylinder Micro vehicle, whilst the Prius is a 5 seat, 1.5 litre 4 cylinder small passenger vehicle. (6) The Prius has the highest Environmental Performance Score (17 out of 20) of all vehicles available on Government Contract and is available on Government Contract. (7) DECC maintains a mix of small passenger vehicles, such as the Toyota Yaris (Environmental Performance Score 14⁄20) and Hyundai I30 (Environmental Performance Score 15⁄20). *6809 MEETING OF STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL MINISTERS—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— In relation to the recent meeting of State and Federal environmental ministers in Hobart: (1) When will a nationwide ban on non-biodegradable plastic bags be enacted? (2) How will the NSW Government force distributors and manufacturers to recycle electronic waste? (3) How much will be added to the price of a computer to pay for its recycling? (4) Why did the Minister tell the ABC before the Hobart meeting on May 22 that it was unlikely any final decisions would be made at the meeting? Answer— (1) to (4) It is not possible for a single jurisdiction to determine national timeframes, regulatory mechanisms and cost data without input from other jurisdictions, especially where relevant processes are incomplete. *6810 HOT WATER SYSTEMS—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— (1) What work has the Minister done with the hot water industry and the Commonwealth to prepare for the national phase-out of electric hot water storage in 2012? (2) Will NSW follow Queensland's lead of bulk buying and installing solar hot water systems? (3) When will the mooted national roll-out of smart meters and time of use pricing take place? Answer— (1) NSW is working with the Commonwealth and the hot water industry through the National Hot Water Strategy to deliver (subject to regulatory impact assessment) the phase-out of conventional electric resistance water heaters and minimum energy performance standards for water heaters, as well as supporting measures such as education. (2) The implementation of BASIX in NSW has already achieved the installation of low emission hot water systems in more than 99% of new single dwelling homes. The NSW Climate Change Fund residential rebates has achieved the replacement of greenhouse intensive hot water systems in more than 25,000 existing homes in NSW. (3) This question should be directed to the Minister for Energy.

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*6811 WYONG MEDICAL ASSESSMENT UNIT—Mrs Jillian Skinner 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 recruitment strategies are in place to staff the Wyong Medical Assessment Unit? (2) How many FTE additional staff are needed to open the proposed additional ten beds, broken down by staff type? (3) When is it anticipated the additional ten beds will be opened? Answer— I am advised by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Health: Attracting qualified staff is a challenge familiar to many professions and is especially difficult in health. Regional areas in particular sometimes have difficulty attracting skilled personnel and Wyong is not alone. Despite the national and international shortage of health professionals NSW is working to increase recruitment and retention of doctors, nurses, allied health professions and dentists in NSW. (1) There is a current advertising round for nursing staff. Interviews for the Medical Assessment Unit's Career Medical Officer will be held within two weeks. Junior medical staffing increases will be in place by 27 July 2009. (2) Current staff vacancies are: Registered Nurse - 7.3 full time equivalent (FTE) positions; Career Medical Officer - 1.0 FTE; Registrar - 1.0 FTE; Resident Medical Officer - 1.0 FTE. (3) The anticipated date for opening will be based on recruitment of Nurses and Career Medical Officers. *6812 POKER MACHINES REVENUE—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— What was the total tax revenue collected from poker machines located in the Pittwater electorate for the financial years ended: (a) 30 June 2006; (b) 30 June 2007; (c) 30 June 2008? Answer— I'm advised: The total tax revenue collected from poker machines located in the Pittwater electorate for the financial years ending: (a) 30 June 2006 was $5,459,405; (b) 30 June 2007 was $5,738,309; (c) 30 June 2008 was $5,668,420. *6813 WATER SAVING DEVICES—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— (1) How many schools in the Pittwater Electorate have been provided with funding by the State Government to install water saving devices? (2) What is the total amount of this funding? (3) Do plans exist to provide further water saving devices to schools in the Pittwater electorate? Answer— (1) The NSW Climate Change Fund's Schools Water Saving Program commences in the 2009-2010 financial year. (2) $20 million has been allocated to the overall program over two years. (3) Funding will be allocated to schools on a needs basis. *6814 PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT WORKS—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Roads— When does the department expect it will receive a program of specific pavement improvement works from Downer EDI regarding Barrenjoey⁄Pittwater Road?

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Answer— I am advised: The RTA and Pittwater Council are presently reviewing ownership and maintenance responsibilities for Pittwater Road. There are currently no plans to repave Barrenjoey or Pittwater Road. The RTA's maintenance contractor, Downer EDI will maintain the pavement in a safe condition in accordance with the current contract requirements. *6815 HARWOOD BRIDGE MAINTENANCE—Mr John Turner asked the Minister for Roads— (1) Has the Roads and Traffic Authority or any agency on their behalf carried out, or recently or previously carried out, work on the Harwood Bridge where the Pacific Highway crosses the Clarence River near Maclean? (2) Did this work involve painting of the steel bridge? (a) If so, is this work finished? (b) If so, what was the cost of painting the bridge? Answer— I am advised: (1) Yes. (2) Yes. (a) The major repainting project was completed in August 2005. (b) Because the project was funded in its entirety it is difficult to assess exact cost of "painting the bridge". *6816 FRIDGE BUYBACK SCHEME—Mr John Turner asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— (1) Does the Fridge Buyback scheme operate throughout NSW? (2) If not, why not? (3) If not, where does it operate? (4) If not, will funding be granted to the Fridge Buyback scheme to enable it to operate throughout NSW? (5) If so, when will funding be granted? (6) If no funding is to be granted, why not? Answer— (1) to (6) While the Scheme currently operates in Sydney and in the Illawarra, over the next six months it will be expanded to a number of regional centres. Generally, funding for the Fridge Buyback Scheme is allocated to those areas where it is feasible and cost effective to operate the service. *6817 SMOKE ALARMS AND SMOKE DETECTORS—Mr Russell Turner asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— (1) What is the percentage of NSW public schools that are fitted with: (a) smoke alarms; (b) smoke detectors? (2) If all public schools are not fitted with smoke alarms and smoke detectors, why not? (3) Are smoke alarms installed in administrative offices of the NSW Department of Education and Training? (4) If not all offices, what percentage of administrative offices are fitted with smoke alarms? (5) Why is it not mandatory to have smoke alarms installed in all NSW public schools? Answer— (1) In accordance with the fire safety requirements under the Building Code of Australia, smoke alarms and smoke detectors are provided where persons are required to sleep overnight in, for example, agricultural high schools with dormitory accommodation; in school and TAFE buildings above a certain height and in all places of public entertainment, for example school halls where the floor area exceeds a certain size. (2) The fire safety requirements under the Building Code of Australia do not require that smoke alarms and smoke detectors are fitted to all school and TAFE buildings. (3) and (4) The Department's administrative offices comply with the fire safety requirements under the

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Building Code of Australia and related Australian standards. (5) The Department of Education and Training builds and maintains its school and TAFE facilities in compliance with the fire safety requirements under the Building Code of Australia and related Australian standards. The Building Code of Australia is produced and maintained by the Australian Building Codes Board on behalf of the Australian Government and State and Territory Governments.

16 JUNE 2009 (Paper No. 137)

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— 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—

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

17 JUNE 2009 (Paper No. 138)

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—

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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— *6869 LEGISLATIVE REVIEWS—Ms Clover Moore asked the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— What reviews have not yet been tabled in the NSW Parliament but should have been tabled in accordance with legislative requirements prior to 2009? Answer— Each relevant piece of legislation specifies if a statutory review is required and, if it is, when it is due to be tabled. The Clerks of the Parliament may be able to provide Members with information as to which review reports have been tabled. 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—

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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 asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— Are CityRail security officers to be replaced with police? Answer— No decision has been made on any changes to the current security model. 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— 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—

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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)—

19 JUNE 2009 (Paper No. 140)

6896 ICAC STAFF—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— 6897 ALBURY AMBULANCE STATION—Mr Greg Aplin 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— 6898 HEALTHONE FACILITY—COROWA—Mr Greg Aplin 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— 6899 ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN COSTS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— 6900 PAYROLL TAX CALCULATOR—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6901 INFRASTRUCTURE SUBMISSIONS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 6902 NSW HOUSING CONSTRUCTION ACCELERATION PLAN—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— 6903 SYDNEY CATCHMENT AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL PAYMENT—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— 6904 MATERNITY/CARERS LEAVE—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— 6905 LOCAL JOBS FIRST PROCUREMENT POLICY COSTS—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— 6906 SCHOOL FUNDING APPLICATIONS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6907 PUBLIC SERVICE WORKFORCE REDUCTION—Mr Mike Baird 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— 6908 FRIDGE BUYBACK PROGRAM—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6909 GRAHAMSTOWN DAM WATER LEVEL INDICATOR—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development—

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6910 SPEED LIMIT BETWEEN HEXHAM AND MOTTO FARM—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Roads— 6911 TOMAREE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL—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— 6912 PORT STEPHENS COMMUNITY TRANSPORT INC.—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6913 SPEED LIMIT—RICHARDSON ROAD—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Roads— 6914 LOCUM DOCTORS—TOMAREE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL—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— 6915 TEMPORARY POLICE STATION—RAYMOND TERRACE—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 6916 ROOFTOP SOLAR FEED-IN TARIFFS SCHEME—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6917 HUNTER WATER CORPORATION—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 6918 FERRY PATRONAGE—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 6919 DRUMMOYNE FERRY WHARF—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— 6920 CASHLESS BUSES—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6921 CITYRAIL PATRONAGE—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6922 CHATSWOOD-EPPING RAIL LINE NOISE LEVELS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6923 COASTAL EROSION—Mr Peter Besseling to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6924 FEED-IN TARIFF SCHEME—Mr Peter Besseling to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6925 FUNDING FOR CORONER'S OFFICE—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— 6926 GREENER TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY—Mr Peter Besseling to ask the Minister for Roads— 6927 PACIFIC HIGHWAY UPGRADE—Mr Peter Besseling to ask the Minister for Roads— 6928 BEGA VALLEY MATERNITY SERVICES—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— 6929 INCREASED EXPENDITURE—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— 6930 MIMOSA ROCKS NATIONAL PARK—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6931 BUDGET SUSTAINABILITY—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts—

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6932 SOLAR ELECTRICITY GENERATION—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 6933 NON-FRONTLINE STAFFING FREEZE—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 6934 NEW SOUTH HEAD ROAD CLEARWAYS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Roads— 6935 GRAFFITI VANDALS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— 6936 EMAILS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 6937 FIRE BRIGADE BUDGET ALLOCATION—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Small Business— 6938 HOUSING NSW WORKS—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6939 LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6940 NEW POLICE FORCE WORKS—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 6941 RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6942 RTA WORKS—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Roads— 6943 SES FUNDING—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Small Business— 6944 STA SPENDING—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6945 BUSES—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6946 DET FUNDING—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6947 DISABILITY SERVICES SPENDING—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— 6948 STRESS AND ANGER MANAGEMENT—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Community Services— 6949 CSC MANAGER POSITIONS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Community Services— 6950 OUTSTANDING INVOICES—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Community Services— 6951 RESPITE DAYS FOR FOSTER CARERS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Community Services— 6952 SUPPORTED FAMILY GROUP HOMES—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Community Services— 6953 SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— 6954 GENDER ISSUES WITHIN NSW SCHOOLS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6955 SCHOOLCHILDREN IN STATE SCHOOLS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women—

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6956 DEMOUNTABLE CLASSROOMS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6957 CULLERIN WIND FARM—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 6958 WYANGALA DAM FIRE SAFETY—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— 6959 RETRO FLUSH WATER SAVING DEVICE—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 6960 GREATER SOUTHERN AREA HEALTH SERVICE AND ACT HOSPITAL TREATMENT—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— 6961 BUILDING THE EDUCATION REVOLUTION (BER)—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6962 PLANTATIONS AND REAFFORESTATION ACT 1999—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson 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— 6963 DISABILITY HOUSING AND SUPPORT INITIATIVE (DHASI)—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 6964 BUS ROUTES—BROCHURES—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6965 DIGITAL SIGNS TO REDUCE SPEEDING—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Local Government, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— 6966 BROOKLYN FISHERIES OFFICE—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— 6967 SMOKE ALARMS/DETECTORS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6968 SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6969 SERVICES FOR CANCER PATIENTS—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— 6970 PRINCES STREET SEA WALL—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6971 RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY SERVICES—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— 6972 SMOKE ALARMS/DETECTORS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6973 CLEANING OF ROADS—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Roads— 6974 HUME HIGHWAY—GARBAGE REMOVAL—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Roads— 6975 LITTER REMOVAL BEFORE ROADSIDE MOWING—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Roads—

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6976 DALMENY PUBLIC SCHOOL—Dr Andrew McDonald to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6977 GLENWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL—Dr Andrew McDonald to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6978 MACQUARIE FIELDS PUBLIC SCHOOL—Dr Andrew McDonald to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6979 JAMES MEEHAN HIGH SCHOOL—Dr Andrew McDonald to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6980 SMOKING INSIDE SCHOOL GROUNDS—Dr Andrew McDonald to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— *6981 STAFFING LEVELS AT RAILWAY STATIONS—Dr Andrew McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— (1) Are there any planned changes to staffing levels at Macquarie Fields or Glenfield stations? (2) If so, what would be the effect of any proposed changes? Answer— I am advised: (1) and (2) The station staff review is part of RailCorp's commitment to improve customer service, while also ensuring stations operate more efficiently and effectively. No jobs will be lost as part of the review. There will be no forced conversion of staff from full time to part time employment as a result of the station staff reviews. Some staff will have rosters modified, impacting on weekend penalty payments. However this is necessary to ensure RailCorp can roster staff when they are most needed by customers, and to reduce unnecessary costs. On-site station staff reviews started in April 2009 and the review process across the CityRail network is expected to be completed in August. With regard to Glenfield, there are currently 8 full time staff working and the station and RailCorp propose to increase that to 13 full time staff. A final determination will be made in August 2009. 6982 TASER GUNS—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— 6983 DENTAL HEALTH CARE—Mr Matthew Morris 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— 6984 CARDIFF STATION LIFT REQUIREMENT—Mr Matthew Morris to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6985 REDUNDANT POSITIONS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 6986 ROSEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6987 VOLUNTARY REDUNDANCY—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— 6988 CORRUPTION IN RAILCORP—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 6989 REVIEWS OF COUNCILS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Local Government, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— 6990 "FRONTLINE" EMPLOYEES—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts—

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6991 LIVESTOCK HEALTH AND PEST AUTHORITY (LH&PA)—Mr Donald Page 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— 6992 LEETON POLICE STATION—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 6993 JOHN HUNTER HOSPITAL—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— 6994 LICENSE TESTING—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Roads— 6995 TAFE TEACHING—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 6996 TWEED HOSPITAL FUNDING—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— 6997 INCIDENTS OF GRAFFITI DAMAGE—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— 6998 FRIDGE BUYBACK PROGRAM—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 6999 CROSS-BORDER VACCINATION PROVISIONS—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— 7000 CONSUMER TRADE AND TENANCY TRIBUNAL—COMPLAINTS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts— 7001 HEALTHONE CLINIC—POTTSVILLE—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— 7002 RAT ERADICATION—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7003 T-WAYS INFRINGEMENT NOTICES—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Roads— 7004 NORTH-WEST RAIL CORRIDOR—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 7005 FORESTRY OPERATION APPROVALS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7006 BANKSIA RETIREMENT VILLAGE—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 7007 DEPARTMENT OF WATER—MOVE—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 7008 ROADS FUNDING—Mr George Souris to ask the Minister for Roads— 7009 CONTRACT REGION EIGHT—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7010 CONVERSION OF "NO STANDING" ZONES—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Roads— 7011 WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Community Services—

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7012 MONA VALE HOSPITAL UPGRADE—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— 7013 MONA VALE HOSPITAL MATERNITY WARD—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— 7014 GRAFFITI VANDALISM—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— 7015 85 YEARS AND OVER DRIVING TEST—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Roads— 7016 ANTI-BINGE DRINKING PROGRAMS—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— 7017 ADDITIONAL SPEED CAMERAS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Roads— 7018 CORRECTIVE SERVICES STAFF—Mr Andrew Stoner 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— 7019 TEMPORARY CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL—WHITE BAY—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Roads— 7020 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr John Turner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7021 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Community Services— 7022 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7023 PRIMARY CARE CENTRE—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— 7024 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7025 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—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— 7026 SMOKE ALARMS/DETECTORS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS—Mr Russell Turner to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women—

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7027 BREAST SCREENING SERVICE—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— 7028 NEW BUSES FOR PASSENGER GROWTH—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— *7029 CITYRAIL TRAIN PATRONAGE—Ms Gladys Berejiklian asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— In relation to CityRail train patronage: (1) What is the daily patronage (Monday-Friday) at each CityRail train station?

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(2) What is the weekend patronage (Saturday-Sunday) at each CityRail train station? Answer— I am advised: RailCorp reports on patronage in its Annual Report as required by the relevant legislation. 7030 OUTER SUBURBAN CARS—TRANCHE 3—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7031 WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 7032 WILLIAM STREET TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Roads— 7033 LEASING OF PROPERTY—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Roads— 7034 STAFFING OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Community Services— 7035 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES CASE WORKERS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Community Services— 7036 MANAGEMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Community Services— 7037 SMOKE ALARMS/DETECTORS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7038 SUPER MINISTRIES—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 7039 SUPER MINISTRIES—SAVINGS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 7040 PERPETUAL LEASES—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— 7041 BOVINE JOHNE'S DISEASE—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson 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— 7042 HOME CARE SERVICE OF NSW—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— 7043 MANAGEMENT OF SWINE FLU—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— 7044 BER REQUESTS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7045 MENTAL HEALTH STAFF—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Local Government, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— 7046 GRAFFITI DAMAGE—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 7047 GRAFFITI VANDALISM—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— 7048 ROADSIDE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Roads— 7049 LITTER ALONG MAJOR HIGHWAYS—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7050 POLLUTION ON ROADWAYS—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce—

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7051 BICYCLISTS KILLED AND INJURED—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Roads— 7052 AUTISM SPECIFIC CLASSES—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7053 LOCAL AREA COMMANDS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 7054 WAITARA RAILWAY STATION—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7055 SIGNAL CONTROL—RIGHT TURN ARROW—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Minister for Roads— 7056 LANE COVE NATIONAL PARK FUNDING—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7057 INDIGENOUS POPULATION IN CORRECTIONAL CENTRES—Mr Adrian Piccoli 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— 7058 PERMANENT APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7059 EXPULSIONS/SUSPENSIONS OF ATSI STUDENTS—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7060 FLUID POWER CERTIFICATE IV COURSE—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7061 COMBINED-CYCLE GAS GENERATORS—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7062 TRANSPORT SUBSIDIES TO COAL EXPORTERS—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— 7063 DENTAL 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— 7064 DRINK DRIVING OFFENCES—TWEED/BYRON LAC—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— 7065 TWEED SAND BYPASS PROJECT—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— 7066 COLLAPSE OF BABCOCK & BROWN—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 7067 DECC WEBSITE—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7068 ELECTRIC CARS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7069 RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING FUND—Mr George Souris to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 7070 STATE LOTTERIES 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—

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7071 ALLOCATION OF NEW BUSES—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7072 SPIT BRIDGE TRAFFIC VOLUMES—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Roads— 7073 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— 7074 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— 7075 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— 7076 RESPONSE TO WRITTEN QUESTIONS—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts—

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7077 CONTRACTING OF LEGAL SERVICES—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— *7078 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE—Mr Craig Baumann asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— (1) Is the Minister responsible for the pedestrian bridge over the railway from East Maitland Courthouse to Day Street, East Maitland? (2) If so, are there plans in place to restore this bridge to a safe condition? (3) If plans are in place, when will restoration occur? (4) If plans are not in place, why not? Answer— I am advised: (1) to (4) The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) took up a 60-year lease of the NSW interstate track and Hunter Valley rail freight corridors in September 2004. The pedestrian bridge over the railway from East Maitland Courthouse to Day Street, East Maitland is the responsibility of the ARTC. 7079 RAIL MAINTENANCE—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7080 TOURLE STREET BRIDGE—TRAFFIC VOLUME—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Roads— 7081 BHP BILLITON—REMEDIATION WORKS—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7082 SCHOOL TO POPULATION RATIO—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7083 COMMUTER CAR PARKS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7084 EASY ACCESS PROGRAM—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7085 FREE SYDNEY CBD AND WOLLONGONG SHUTTLE BUS SERVICES—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7086 YPIRAC FUNDING FOR ACCOMMODATION—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

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7087 ANIMAL CRUELTY AND WELFARE—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 7088 HOMELESS PEOPLE—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 7089 ELECTRICITY FEED-IN TARIFF—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7090 TENANCY OF "HILLVIEW"—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 7091 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES PAY RATES—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Community Services— 7092 HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 7093 SUPER MINISTRIES—RESTRUCTURE—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 7094 MURRAY WATER PURCHASE—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 7095 BURRINJUCK ITEMS IN BUDGET—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7096 TEACHER HOUSING AUTHORITY—2009-10 BUDGET—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7097 MENTAL HEALTH INTENSIVE CARE UNIT—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Local Government, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— 7098 UPGRADES TO SCIENCE LABORATORIES—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7099 PUBLIC/SOCIAL HOUSING—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 7100 SMOKE ALARMS/DETECTORS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7101 THE ROYAL NATIONAL PARK—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7102 RUBBISH REMOVAL ON THE F3—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Roads— 7103 ROADSIDE LITTER REMOVAL—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Roads— 7104 CONTRACTORS FOR LITTER REMOVAL—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Roads— 7105 SOLAR ENERGY—Dr Andrew McDonald 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— 7106 RESPONSE TO WRITTEN QUESTION—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 7107 INSURANCE COVER—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7108 LAND REZONING—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 7109 RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN—Mr Donald Page to ask the Minister for Community Services—

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7110 FOOTWEAR PRODUCTION COURSES—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7111 WARNERS BAY PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7112 PAYMENT OF CASUAL TEACHERS—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7113 PART TIME CASUAL TEACHERS—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7114 SUBSIDIES PAID—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 7115 PAYROLL TAX—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7116 STAMP DUTY—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— 7117 ISSUING OF LAPTOPS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7118 LAPTOPS FOR SCHOOLS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7119 DINGO RELOCATION—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7120 PUBLIC SECTOR REFORMS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 7121 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 7122 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 7123 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr John Turner 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—

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7124 SCHOOL LEAGUE TABLES—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7125 BREAST SCREENING AT MOUNT DRUITT—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— 7126 VANDALISM IN ALBURY—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— 7127 ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— 7128 DROUGHT SUPPORT WORKERS—Mr Greg Aplin 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—

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7129 NEW WORKS—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 7130 NSW MARITIME—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— 7131 RTA PROJECTS—ALBURY ELECTORATE—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Roads— 7132 DEPARTMENT RATIONALISATION—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7133 LEGAL COSTS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— 7134 BUS TICKETS—EDUCATION PROGRAMS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7135 NSW COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 7136 EMPLOYMENT FUND—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— 7137 RESIDENCE PURCHASE—135 WAKEHURST PARKWAY—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Roads— 7138 ELECTRICITY SALE—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— 7139 SYDNEY CATCHMENT AUTHORITY'S OPERATING COSTS—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— 7140 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GUARANTEE—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— 7141 COST SAVINGS—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— 7142 CITY METRO TUNNEL—FEASIBILITY STUDY—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7143 LAPTOPS FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7144 BREACHES OF CONFIDENTIALITY—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Local Government, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— 7145 MARTIN PLACE STATION PEDESTRIAN MALL/TUNNEL—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7146 INTER URBAN RAIL CARRIAGE PROJECT—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7147 M4 EAST AND VICTORIA ROAD/IRON COVE BRIDGE PROPOSAL—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— *7148 MV "BARAGOOLA"—Ms Gladys Berejiklian asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— In relation to the MV "Baragoola": (1) What is your view in relation to the future of this vessel, especially in relation to heritage significance? (2) What is your response to reports that the Minister for Planning and the Minister for Ports are considering lifting the heritage order?

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Answer— I am advised: The Baragoola is no longer the responsibility of the transport portfolio having been sold to private owners. 7149 MEDICAL ASSESSMENT UNITS—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— 7150 GILLIAN SNEDDON—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 7151 PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 7152 SYDNEY METRO STRATEGY—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 7153 PRESCRIBED MEDICATION—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Community Services— 7154 CHILDREN THREATENING SUICIDE—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Community Services— 7155 ISSUING OF LAPTOPS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7156 RADIOTHERAPY SERVICES—Mrs Shelley Hancock 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— 7157 HEAVY VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Roads— 7158 POLICE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT OFFICERS—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 7159 POLICE STATION IN CENTRAL SHOALHAVEN—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 7160 SHOALHAVEN DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL—PARKING FACILITIES—Mrs Shelley Hancock 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— 7161 RAIL STAFF REVIEW—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7162 HOUSING NSW—2009-10 BUDGET—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 7163 DISABILITY SERVICES—2009-10 BUDGET—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— 7164 COUNTRY TOWN WATER SUPPLY—2009-10 BUDGET—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 7165 CHARGE FOR HEALTH CHECKS—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— 7166 SMART BOARDS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7167 AIR-CONDITIONING UNITS—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—

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7168 HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENTS—Mr Daryl Maguire 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— 7169 ASSISTANCE FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— 7170 ASSISTANCE FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7171 BLACK SPOT PROJECTS—Mr Wayne Merton to ask the Minister for Roads— 7172 MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE—Mr Wayne Merton to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 7173 CEILING INSULATION REBATE—Mr Wayne Merton to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7174 PAYROLL TAX—Mr Wayne Merton to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— 7175 BLACK SPOT PROJECTS—Mr Wayne Merton to ask the Minister for Roads— 7176 COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSETS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 7177 GLEBE ISLAND BRIDGE—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Roads— 7178 MOBILE ADVERTISING VEHICLES—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Roads— 7179 PYRMONT METRO STATION—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7180 STEAL FROM MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— *7181 INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION—BUDGET—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— Why have you cut the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) budget in real terms for 2009-2010 when published ICAC result indicators clearly show increasing trends in public reporting of corruption and in actions arising from ICAC investigations? Answer— Since 2005-06, the Government has required efficiency improvements from general government agencies. The aim is to develop a culture where agencies continue to revisit their operations and activities so that services are maintained but in the most efficient and cost effective way possible. Budget outcomes are predicated on agencies continuing the efficiency improvement focus. 7182 COMMUNITY LANGUAGE SCHOOLS—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7183 PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLMENT PROCEDURES—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7184 STRESS RELATED LEAVE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7185 HOMELESSNESS ACTION PLAN—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Community Services— 7186 CATTLE TICK OUTBREAKS—Mr Geoff Provest 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—

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7187 LIQUOR LICENCES—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 7188 FEED-IN TARIFF—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7189 NSW FEED-IN TARIFF TASKFORCE—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7190 NSW FEED-IN TARIFF TASKFORCE—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7191 DEVELOPMENT AT NIGHTCAP VILLAGE—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7192 T-WAY ON SHOWGROUND ROAD—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7193 STAFFING OF THE HILLS LOCAL AREA COMMAND—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 7194 JOBS CREATION—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 7195 KEMPSEY DISTRICT HOSPITAL—Mr Andrew Stoner 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— 7196 RADIOTHERAPY SERVICES—ORANGE BASE HOSPITAL—Mr Russell 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— 7197 GREATER SOUTHERN AREA HEALTH SERVICE—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— 7198 SCHOFIELDS STATION—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7199 LAND PURCHASE—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— 7200 FISHING LICENCE FEES—Mr Rob Stokes 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— 7201 RECREATIONAL FISHING CLOSURES—Mr Rob Stokes 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— 7202 MATERNITY STAFF—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— 7203 SHARK MESHING—NORTHERN BEACHES—Mr Rob Stokes 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— 7204 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—

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*7205 STAFFING OF DEPARTMENT OF PREMIER AND CABINET—Mr Richard Amery asked the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— (1) When did the current Deputy Director-General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC), Ms Frances (Fran) McPherson take up her current position with the Department? (2) Was her transfer to DPC: (a) a permanent transfer; (b) a secondment for a set period of time? (3) In relation to question (2) (a) and (b) above, from which agency was Ms McPherson transferred? Answer— (1) to (3) Ms Fran McPherson was seconded from NSW Police on 17 November 2008. Her secondment was pursuant to section 86 of the Public Sector Employment and Management Act 2002. 7206 STAFF OF POLICE FORCE OR MINISTRY—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— *7207 STAFFING OF TRANSPORT AGENCIES—Mr Richard Amery asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— (1) Has the current Deputy Director-General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Ms Frances (Fran) McPherson ever held a Senior Executive position with the Ministry of Transport, State Rail or any other agency within the Transport portfolio? (2) If so, what was the position held? (3) In relation to (2) above: (a) What was the actual date Ms McPherson commenced her role in that role⁄roles? (b) What was the date that Ms McPherson ceased holding the position or positions? Answer— I am advised: Transport portfolio agencies report on senior executive positions in their Annual Reports as required by the relevant legislation. 7208 STAFFING OF ROADS PORTFOLIO—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Roads— 7209 LEGAL WORK FOR DEPARTMENT OF PREMIER AND CABINET—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 7210 LEGAL WORK FOR POLICE—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 7211 LEGAL WORK FOR TRANSPORT AGENCIES—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7212 LEGAL WORK FOR ROADS PORTFOLIO—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Roads— 7213 COUNTRY TOWNS WATER SUPPLY—ALBURY ELECTORATE—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 7214 STATE'S SUPERANNUATION SCHEME—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— 7215 EXPERT VALUATIONS—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— 7216 RAILCORP ROLLING STOCK—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra—

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7217 LIST OF UNATTACHED EMPLOYEES—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7218 CITYRAIL WEBSITE—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7219 ACCESS BY DADHC CLIENTS TO NARDY HOUSE—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— 7220 KOORI MATERNITY ACCESS PROGRAM—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— 7221 PAMBULA HOSPITAL—PHYSIOTHERAPY—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— 7222 FISHING LICENCE CHARGE—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— 7223 WAVERLEY BUS DEPOT—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7224 PREMIER AND CABINET STAFF NUMBERS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts— 7225 STAFFING DETAILS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 7226 EPPING TO CHATSWOOD RAIL LINK—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7227 WORKCOVER AUTHORITY—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— 7228 ROADS EXPENDITURE—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Roads— 7229 CLINICAL PHARMACISTS—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— 7230 ADDITIONAL CLEANING STAFF—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— 7231 COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION FUNDING—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts— 7232 RYDE HOSPITAL UPGRADE—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, Vice President of the Executive Council— 7233 RYDE BUS DEPOT REDEVELOPMENT—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7234 CLINICAL INITIATIVE NURSES—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— 7235 CLINICAL SUPPORT OFFICERS—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—

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7236 COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Community Services— 7237 STAFF VACANCIES—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Community Services— 7238 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS REGIONAL SHOOTING COMPLEX—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 7239 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING TENANTS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 7240 CHILDREN FACILITY—NORTERN BEACHES—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7241 JOINT REGIONAL PLANNING PANEL—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 7242 JOINT REGIONAL PLANNING APPOINTMENTS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 7243 JOINT PLANNING PANELS APPOINTMENTS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 7244 JOINT REGIONAL PLANNING PANELS GUIDELINES—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 7245 JOINT REGIONAL PLANNING PANELS CODE OF CONDUCT—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 7246 DRAFT CODE OF CONDUCT—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 7247 INFRASTRUCTURE AUSTRALIA—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 7248 STAFF MOVES—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 7249 PAY STRUCTURE/BUDGET—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 7250 HEALTH—2009-10 BUDGET—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— 7251 COMMUNITY SERVICES—2009-10 BUDGET—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Community Services— 7252 SCHOOL EDUCATION SERVICES—2009-10 BUDGET—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7253 HORNSBY COLLEGE—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7254 VEHICLE REGISTRATION—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Roads— 7255 FUNDING FOR DISABLED SERVICES—HORNSBY ELECTORATE—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— 7256 TRAFFIC VOLUMES—KINGWAY CRONULLA—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Roads— 7257 HOME WARRANTY INSURANCE—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts— 7258 OXYGEN MACHINES—Mr Daryl Maguire 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—

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7259 MACQUARIE FIELDS HIGH SCHOOL POWER UPGRADE—Dr Andrew McDonald to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7260 CLEVELAND STREET SPEED LIMITS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Roads— 7261 MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME—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— 7262 DEVELOPMENT OF BARANGAROO—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 7263 DEVELOPMENT OF BARANGAROO—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 7264 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7265 FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT IN SES—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— 7266 ST IVES VEGETATION TIP—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7267 WORKCOVER AUDITING PANEL—Mr Donald Page to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— 7268 CEILING INSULATION REBATE PROGRAM—Mr Donald Page to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7269 EMERGENCY SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Small Business— 7270 EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— 7271 HEALTH PROJECTS—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— 7272 LICENSED PREMISES INFRINGEMENT NOTICES—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— 7273 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— 7274 GROUND WATER SHARING PLANS—TWEED ELECTORATE—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Regional Development— 7275 NSW REGIONAL FORESTRY AGREEMENTS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7276 CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM SOIL—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7277 DEPARTMENTAL COMPUTER NETWORK—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7278 UNALLOCATED HOMES—NORTHERN REGION—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister for Western Sydney— 7279 TRAFFIC STATISTICS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Roads— 7280 MOTOR VEHICLE-RELATED ACCIDENTS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Roads—

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7281 253 BUS SERVICES—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— 7282 STAFF POSITIONS—Mr Greg Smith to ask the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations— 7283 NEW GAOLS—Mr Greg Smith 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— 7284 RE-SURFACE—PITTWATER ROAD—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Roads— 7285 LICENCE SUSPENSION—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— 7286 CEILING INSULATION REBATE SCHEME—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— 7287 BICYCLE POLICY—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Roads— 7288 MAJOR WORKS—PORTS PORTFOLIO—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways— 7289 MAJOR WORKS—ROADS PORTFOLIO—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Roads— 7290 HOT WATER SYSTEM REBATE—Mr John Turner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce— 7291 DEATH OF JYELAH JAMES CANTY—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, Vice President of the Executive Council— 7292 BRISBANE WATER LOCAL AREA COMMAND—ACTUAL STRENGTH—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 7293 EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE—REQUEST FOR MEETING—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, Vice President of the Executive Council— 7294 MEETING ON PROPOSED FRENCHS FOREST HOSPITAL—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, Vice President of the Executive Council— 7295 ROYAL NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL—TREATMENT OF PATIENT—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, Vice President of the Executive Council—

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