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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2011-12-13

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH PARLIAMENT

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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

No. 147

THURSDAY 23 MAY 2013

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1 MEETING OF THE HOUSE

The House met at 10.00 am pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker took the Chair, read the prayer and acknowledged the traditional owners, thanking them for their custodianship of country.

2 MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR

The Speaker reported the following message from Her Excellency the Governor:

MARIE BASHIR Office of the Governor Governor Sydney, 22 May 2013

I, Professor MARIE BASHIR AC, CVO, in pursuance of the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the State of New South Wales, do hereby convene a joint sitting of the Members of the Legislative Council and the Legislative Assembly for the purpose of the election of a person to fill the seat in the Legislative Council vacated by Mr Eric Michael Roozendaal, and I do hereby announce and declare that such Members shall assemble for such purpose on Thursday the twenty-third day of May 2013 at 3.45pm in the building known as the Legislative Council Chamber situated in Macquarie Street in the ; and the Members of the Legislative Council and the Members of the Legislative Assembly are hereby required to give their attendance at the said time and place accordingly.

In order that the Members of both Houses of Parliament may be duly informed of the convening of the joint sitting, I have this day addressed a like message to the President of the Legislative Council.

Ordered by the Speaker, That the joint sitting be set down as an order of the day for 3.45 pm today as appointed in Her Excellency’s message. 1628 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 23 May 2013

3 NOTICE OF MOTION (GENERAL NOTICE) ______

It being before 11.30 am, general business notices of motions (general notices) proceeded with. ______

4 NEWCASTLE BUS REVIEW

Ms moved, pursuant to notice, That this House:

(1) Notes that the Hunter has had changes in demographics and commuter travel needs since the last bus review.

(2) Notes that public buses are not meeting commuter demands in the Hunter and therefore there is little incentive for Hunter citizens to travel by bus.

(3) Urges the Minister for Transport to undertake and complete a comprehensive review of Newcastle bus services before the end of 2013.

Debate ensued.

Mr , by leave, obtained an extension of time.

Debate continued.

Question put and negatived.

5 EXPRESSIONS OF SUPPORT FOR EQUALITY

Mr Alex Greenwich moved, pursuant to notice, as amended, That this House:

(1) Welcomes the Right Reverend Gene Robinson, former Bishop of New Hampshire, and the first openly-gay man to be made a Bishop of a major Christian denomination.

(2) Commends the member for Coogee and the Paddington Uniting Church for hosting events during Bishop Robinson’s visit.

(3) Notes that expressions of support for equality for same sex couples and their families have been made by people of various faiths and sides of politics.

(4) Notes that not all members of Parliament are supportive of the views expressed in paragraph (3) and calls on this House to respect all views as the community considers these issues.

Debate ensued.

Mr Alex Greenwich, by leave, obtained an extension of time.

Debate continued.

Mr Jamie Parker, Mr Bryan Doyle, Ms , Mr Andrew Rohan, Ms Linda Burney, Mr David Elliott, Ms Noreen Hay, Mr Ray Williams and Mr Nathan Rees, by leave, also spoke to the motion.

Mr Alex Greenwich, speaking in reply, moved, by leave, That the motion be amended by leaving out paragraphs (3) and (4).

Question proposed—That the amendment be agreed to.

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Question put and passed.

Question—That the motion, as amended, be agreed to—put and passed.

6 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES—POSTPONEMENT

General business notice of motion (general notice) no. 2484 (State Emergency Services), called on and postponed by Ms Noreen Hay.

7 FIRST HOMEBUYERS GRANT

Ms Noreen Hay moved, pursuant to notice, That this House:

(1) Notes that due to the Government’s cut to the first homebuyers grant young people are being increasingly excluded from the housing market.

(2) Acknowledges that the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data showing loan approvals to first home buyers is at a new 20 year low, attributable to the cut of the grant.

(3) Demands the Government support young families across New South Wales, particularly in Wollongong, by reinstating first homebuyer grants and stamp duty exemptions to enable them to get a step closer to the great Australian dream of owning their own home.

Debate ensued.

Question put.

The House divided.

AYES 22

Mr Barr, Ms Burney, Ms Burton, Mr Daley, Mr Furolo, Mr Greenwich, Ms Hay, Mr Hoenig, Ms Hornery, Mr Lynch, Dr McDonald, Ms Mihailuk, Mr Park, Mr Parker, Mrs Perry, Mr Rees, Mr Robertson, Ms Tebbutt, Ms Watson and Mr Zangari.

Tellers: Mr Amery and Mr Lalich.

NOES 60

Mr Anderson, Mr Annesley, Mr Aplin, Mr Ayres, Mr Baird, Mr Barilaro, Mr Bassett, Mr Baumann, Ms Berejiklian, Mr Bromhead, Mr Casuscelli, Mr Conolly, Mr Constance, Mr Cornwell, Mrs Davies, Mr Dominello, Mr Doyle, Mr Edwards, Mr Evans, Mr Flowers, Mr Gee, Ms Gibbons, Ms Goward, Mr Grant, Mr Gulaptis, Mr Hartcher, Mr Hazzard, Ms Hodgkinson, Mr Holstein, Mr Humphries, Mr Issa, Mr Kean, Dr Lee, Mr O’Dea, Mr Page, Ms Parker, Mr Patterson, Mr Perrottet, Mr Piper, Mr Provest, Mr Roberts, Mr Rohan, Mr Rowell, Mrs Sage, Mr Sidoti, Mrs Skinner, Mr Smith, Mr Souris, Mr Speakman, Mr Spence, Mr Stokes, Mr Stoner, Mr Toole, Ms Upton, Mr Ward, Mr Webber, Mr R.C. Williams and Mrs Williams.

Tellers: Mr Maguire and Mr J.D. Williams. In the Chair: Mr Fraser.

Question negatived.

8 SHELL COVE RAILWAY STATION

Mr moved, pursuant to notice, That this House:

(1) Congratulates the Minister for Transport for committing to the Shell Cove Railway Station. 1630 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 23 May 2013

(2) Condemns the Opposition for failing to deliver on a new station for the Shellharbour area in spite of making a commitment when in Government in 2001.

Debate ensued.

Question put.

The House divided.

AYES 60

Mr Anderson, Mr Annesley, Mr Aplin, Mr Ayres, Mr Baird, Mr Bassett, Mr Baumann, Ms Berejiklian, Mr Bromhead, Mr Casuscelli, Mr Conolly, Mr Constance, Mr Cornwell, Mrs Davies, Mr Dominello, Mr Doyle, Mr Edwards, Mr Evans, Mr Flowers, Mr Fraser, Mr Gee, Ms Gibbons, Ms Goward, Mr Grant, Mr Gulaptis, Mr Hartcher, Mr Hazzard, Ms Hodgkinson, Mr Holstein, Mr Humphries, Mr Issa, Mr Kean, Dr Lee, Mr O’Dea, Mr Page, Mr Parker, Ms Parker, Mr Patterson, Mr Perrottet, Mr Piccoli, Mr Piper, Mr Provest, Mr Roberts, Mr Rohan, Mr Rowell, Mrs Sage, Mr Sidoti, Mr Smith, Mr Souris, Mr Speakman, Mr Spence, Mr Stokes, Mr Toole, Ms Upton, Mr Ward, Mr Webber, Mr R.C. Williams and Mrs Williams.

Tellers: Mr Maguire and Mr J.D. Williams.

NOES 20

Mr Barr, Ms Burney, Ms Burton, Mr Daley, Mr Furolo, Ms Hay, Mr Hoenig, Ms Hornery, Mr Lynch, Dr McDonald, Ms Mihailuk, Mr Park, Mrs Perry, Mr Rees, Mr Robertson, Ms Tebbutt, Ms Watson and Mr Zangari.

Tellers: Mr Amery and Mr Lalich. In the Chair: Mr Barilaro.

Question passed.

9 PUBLIC TRANSPORT TRAVEL CONCESSIONS

Mr Gareth Ward moved, pursuant to notice, That this House:

(1) Congratulates the Minister for Transport for making positive changes to students with respect to public transport concessions.

(2) Acknowledges that the Minister and the Government have granted travel concessions to students working part time.

(3) Commends the Government for extending concessions to people with disabilities who are studying part time.

Debate ensued.

Mr Gareth Ward speaking— ______

It being 1.00 pm, debate interrupted for orders of the day (committee reports). ______

Ordered, That the resumption of the debate stand an order of the day for tomorrow.

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10 REPORT OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE OFFICE OF THE VALUER- GENERAL ENTITLED “LAND VALUATION SYSTEM – REPORT ON THE INQUIRY INTO THE LAND VALUATION SYSTEM AND THE EIGHTH GENERAL MEETING WITH THE VALUER-GENERAL", REPORT 2/55, DATED MAY 2013

Question proposed—That the House take note of the report.

Debate ensued.

Mr , by leave, obtained an extension of time.

Debate continued.

Question put and passed.

11 REPORT OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON ELECTORAL MATTERS ENTITLED “REVIEW OF THE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTORATES AND ELECTIONS ACT 1912 AND THE ELECTION FUNDING, EXPENDITURE AND DISCLOSURES ACT 1981”, REPORT 3/55, DATED MAY 2013

Question proposed—That the House take note of the report.

Debate ensued.

Question put and passed. ______

The Acting Speaker (Mr ) left the Chair at 1.30 pm.

The Speaker resumed the Chair at 2.15 pm. ______

12 DISTINGUISHED VISITORS

The Speaker drew the attention of the House to the presence in the Speaker’s Gallery of staff from the National Parliament of the Solomon Islands and the Bougainville House of Representatives, who were on secondment to the Parliament of New South Wales as part of the twinning arrangements, together with staff from the Parliament of Vanuatu.

13 DEATH OF GERALD BERESFORD PONSONBY PEACOCKE, A FORMER MINISTER OF THE CROWN

The Speaker informed the House of the death, on 23 May 2013, of the Honourable Gerald Beresford Ponsonby Peacocke, a former Minister of the Crown, and that on behalf of the House, she extended to the family the deep sympathy of the Legislative Assembly in the loss sustained.

Members and officers stood as a mark of respect.

14 NOTICES OF MOTIONS

15 QUESTION TIME ______

(1) Following a request from Mr Craig Baumann pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Premier, and Minister for Western Sydney provided additional information.

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(2) Following a request from Mr Kevin Anderson pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services provided additional information.

(3) Following a request from Mr Garry Edwards pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast provided additional information.

(4) Following a request from Mr pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Transport provided additional information.

(5) Following a request from Mr Gareth Ward pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Local Government, and Minister for the North Coast provided additional information. ______

Disorder: At 2.48 pm, the Speaker directed Ms Linda Burney to leave the Chamber until the conclusion of Question Time. ______

16 SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER

Ms Katrina Hodgkinson gave a supplementary answer to a question asked of her during Question Time.

17 PAPER

Mr Greg Smith tabled the report by the New South Wales State Coroner into deaths in custody/police operations for 2012.

18 PETITIONS

The Clerk announced that the following members had each lodged petitions for presentation:

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting the establishment of a public high school in the Sydney electorate.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting the provision of bus services to the Walsh Bay precinct and the provision of ferry services to the new wharf at Pier 2/3.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting that the Government retain and properly maintain inner city social housing.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens opposing the sale of animals in pet shops.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting mandatory closed circuit television in all New South Wales slaughter houses.

Mr Richard Amery—from certain citizens requesting that public housing rents not be increased.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting increased mental health support for people with mental illness who are tenants of Housing NSW and Community Housing.

19 COURTS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL

Mr Greg Smith moved, pursuant to notice, That a bill be now introduced for an Act to make miscellaneous amendments to certain legislation with respect to courts and certain other legislation administered by the Attorney General.

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Question put and passed.

Bill introduced and read a first time.

Mr Greg Smith moved, That this bill be now read a second time.

Debate adjourned (Mr ) and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a future day.

20 WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (MINES) BILL

Mr Chris Hartcher moved, pursuant to notice, That a bill be now introduced for an Act to secure the health and safety of persons who work at mines; and for other purposes.

Question put and passed.

Bill introduced and read a first time.

Mr Chris Hartcher moved, That this bill be now read a second time.

Debate adjourned (Mr Paul Lynch) and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a future day.

21 NSW SELF INSURANCE CORPORATION AMENDMENT BILL

The order of the day was read for the resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Mike Baird, That this bill be now read a second time.

Question again proposed and debate resumed.

Mr speaking— ______

It being before 3.45 pm, debate interrupted for the joint sitting. ______

JOINT SITTING—VACANCY IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

The order of the day was read and the Speaker informed the House that the time had arrived for the House to proceed to the Legislative Council Chamber to elect a person to fill the seat in the Legislative Council vacated by Mr Eric Michael Roozendaal.

The House proceeded to the Legislative Council Chamber.

The House returned and the Speaker resumed the Chair.

The Speaker reported that Ernest Kwok Chung Wong had been elected to fill the vacancy.

The Speaker tabled the “Minutes of the Proceedings of the Joint Sitting of the Houses of Parliament of the State of New South Wales held on Thursday 23 May 2013 to choose a person to fill the vacancy in the Legislative Council caused by the resignation of the Honourable Eric Michael Roozendaal.”

Ordered to be printed. ______

Debate continued.

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Ms Noreen Hay moved, That this debate be now adjourned.

Question put and passed.

Ordered, That the resumption of the debate stand an order of the day for a later hour.

22 SUCCESSION TO THE CROWN (REQUEST) BILL

Mr Barry O’Farrell moved, pursuant to notice, That a bill be now introduced for an Act to request the Parliament of the Commonwealth to enact under section 51 (xxxviii) of the Constitution of the Commonwealth an Act to change the law relating to royal succession and royal marriages; to amend the Imperial Acts Application Act 1969; and for related purposes.

Question put and passed.

Bill introduced and read a first time.

Mr Barry O’Farrell moved, That this bill be now read a second time.

Debate adjourned (Mr ) and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a future day.

23 GOVERNMENT SECTOR EMPLOYMENT BILL MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT STAFF BILL

Mr Barry O’Farrell moved, pursuant to notice, That the following cognate bills be now introduced:

(i) A bill for an Act relating to employment in the government sector. (ii) A bill for an Act relating to the employment of staff by members of Parliament and by Ministers and certain other political office holders.

Question put and passed.

Bills introduced and read a first time.

Mr Barry O’Farrell moved, That these bills be now read a second time.

Debate adjourned (Mr Ron Hoenig) and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a future day.

24 NSW SELF INSURANCE CORPORATION AMENDMENT BILL

The order of the day was read for the resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Mike Baird, That this bill be now read a second time.

Question again proposed and debate resumed.

Question put and passed.

Bill read a second time.

Mr , on behalf of Mr Mike Baird, moved, That this bill be now read a third time.

Question put and passed.

Bill read a third time.

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25 COMMUNITY RECOGNITION STATEMENTS

26 PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS

27 ADJOURNMENT

The House adjourned, pursuant to standing and sessional orders, at 6.12 pm, until Tuesday 28 May 2013, at 12.00 noon.

Attendance: All members present except Mr Glenn Brookes, Mr Thomas George, Mr Bruce Notley-Smith and Mr Tim Owen.

RONDA MILLER Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Speaker ______

Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales