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2397 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL NOTICE PAPER No. 55 THURSDAY 5 JUNE 2008 The House meets this day at 11.00 am Contents Private Members’ Business ............................................................................................................................... 2398 Items in the Order of Precedence ........................................................................................................... 2398 Items outside the Order of Precedence................................................................................................... 2400 Government Business—Notices of Motions ..................................................................................................... 2451 Government Business—Orders of the Day ....................................................................................................... 2451 Committee Reports—Orders of the Day ........................................................................................................... 2453 Business for Future Consideration..................................................................................................................... 2454 Bills referred to Select or Standing Committees ............................................................................................... 2455 Contingent Notices of Motions.......................................................................................................................... 2455 2398 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 55—Thursday 5 June 2008 PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS ITEMS IN THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE *3. Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Liability of Volunteers) Bill 2008—resumption of the adjourned debate (15 May 2008) of the question on the motion of Mr Colless: That this bill be now read a second time—Ms Sharpe speaking. (19 minutes) *4. Smoke-free Environment Amendment (Motor Vehicle Prohibition) Bill 2008—resumption of the adjourned debate (8 May 2008) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time—Mr Donnelly. (20 minutes) (First postponement (Mr Donnelly on behalf of Revd Mr Nile) 15 May 2008) 5. Peak Oil Response Plan Bill 2008—resumption of the adjourned debate (15 May 2008) of the question on the motion of Ms Rhiannon: That this bill be now read a second time—Mr Colless. (20 minutes) 6. State Emergency Services—resumption of the interrupted debate (15 May 2008) of the question on the motion of Ms Griffin: 1. That this House notes the valuable service by the State Emergency Services to the people of New South Wales when natural disasters and other emergencies occur. 2. That this House acknowledges the hard work and commitment of the many volunteers who dedicate so much of their time to the State Emergency Services, in particular during the recent storms in the Hunter, Central Coast and other areas in New South Wales. 3. That this House congratulates the Premier and Minister for Emergency Services for the 23.8 per cent increase in the 2007-08 State Emergency Services budget—Ms Ficarra. (16 minutes) Debate: 1 hour 52 minutes remaining 7. Mr Clarke to move— That this House: (a) notes that 2007-2008 marks the 75th anniversary of the Great Ukrainian Famine – the Holodomor of 1932-1933, caused by deliberate actions of the Stalin Communist regime of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, (b) recalls that an estimated seven million Ukrainians in the constituent Ukrainian Soviet Republic starved to death as a result of that regime’s policies in 1932-1933 alone, and that millions more lost their lives in the purges which ensued for the rest of the decade, (c) notes that this constitutes one of the most heinous politically inspired genocides in history and that this Ukraine Famine was one of the greatest losses of human life in any one country in the 20th century and, moreover, remains insufficiently known and acknowledged by the world community and the United Nations as an Act of Genocide against the Ukrainian nation and her people, as has been recognised by the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament of Ukraine), (d) honours the memories of those that lost their lives, 2399 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 55—Thursday 5 June 2008 (e) joins the Ukrainian people throughout the world and particularly people of Ukrainian origin and descent here in New South Wales in solemn commemoration of those tragic events, and (f) urges the Government to join the Federal Government in supporting a resolution to be put to the United Nations General Assembly, that the Holodomor 1932-1933 in Ukraine be recognised and acknowledged as an Act of Genocide against the Ukrainian Nation and her people. (Notice given 8 April 2008) 8. Dr Kaye to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Food Act 2003 with respect to trans fatty acids in food (Food Amendment (Trans Fatty Acids Eradication) Bill) (Notice given 6 May 2008) 9. Ms Fazio to move— That this House: (a) welcomes the Iemma Government’s $6 million package for the expansion of early intervention services for children with autism, which includes an autism-specific child-care centre in Western Sydney, (b) notes an increasing rate of diagnosis of children with autism in New South Wales, (c) recognizes that the earlier intervention in a child’s life occurs, the greater benefit that intervention can make to provide children with autism the opportunity to participate to their maximum at all levels of society, and (d) acknowledges that the $6 million package addresses these issues, and will provide a welcomed boost to early intervention services. (Notice given 3 April 2008) 10. Mr Gay to move— 1. That this House notes: (a) that the Western Division Group of the Shires Association of NSW held its 2008 annual conference on Monday 3 March 2008, (b) that this region, which covers over half of the state, is of great social and economic importance to New South Wales, (c) that this conference discussed, addressed and passed motions on key issues in the areas of Planning, Environment, Water Management, Local Government, Finance, Roads and Transport and Community Services, (d) that this conference was attended by Liberal/Nationals members, Mr John Turner MP, Shadow Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Mr Chris Hartcher MP, Shadow Minister for Local Government and Water Utilities, Mr John Williams MP, Member for Murray-Darling and Mr Duncan Gay MLC in his capacity as Shadow Minister for Roads, Ports and Waterways, 2400 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 55—Thursday 5 June 2008 (e) that this conference was attended by councillors from Balranald, Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Broken Hill, Carrathool, Central Darling, Cobar, Hay, Lachlan, Moree, Walgett and Wentworth, (f) that not a single Labor Party Minister was in attendance at this important conference, (g) that not a single Labor Party Member was in attendance at this important conference, and (h) that not a single Country Labor Member was in attendance at this important conference. 2. That this House: (a) expresses dissatisfaction with the Government’s blatant disregard for the people of country New South Wales, and (b) expresses dissatisfaction with the Government’s city centric focus where priority and focus is centred on damage control over recent corruption allegations rather than doing the job of serving the people of New South Wales. (Notice given 4 March 2008) * Council Bill ____________________ ITEMS OUTSIDE THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE 1. Revd Mr Nile to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Act 1982 to require packaged liquor to contain a health warning about the danger of drinking when pregnant. (Liquor Amendment (Health Warning for Pregnant Women) Bill) (Notice given 9 May 2007) 2. Ms Hale to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 with respect to the collection of affordable housing contributions from developers; and for other purposes. (Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Affordable Housing Development Contributions) Bill) (Notice given 9 May 2007) 3. Dr Kaye to move— That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of this resolution any documents in the possession, custody or control of the Minister for Education and Training, the Department of Education and Training, the Minister for Industrial Relations, or the Department of Industrial Relations, created since January 1998, relating to allegations 2401 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 55—Thursday 5 June 2008 of misconduct against staff, management or the board of Redeemer Baptist School and any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of the House. (Notice given 9 May 2007) 4. Ms Fazio to move— That this House objects to the decision of Bio-Security Australia to lift restrictions on the importation of avocadoes from New Zealand despite concerns from Avocado Australia that the risk of avocado blight from these imports still exists. (Notice given 9 May 2007) 5. Revd Mr Nile to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to make it an offence to publish material that incites or promotes terrorism or other violence. (Crimes Amendment (Incitement or Promotion of Terrorism and Violence) Bill) (Notice given 9 May 2007) 6. Mr Gallacher to move— 1. That this House notes: (a) at its peak in 2003 New South Wales Police had 15,168 sworn police officers and as of 28 February 2007 there were