1719 PROOF

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2019-20

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-SEVENTH PARLIAMENT ______

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

No. 49

WEDNESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2020

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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. 1720 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Wednesday 26 February 2020

Publication of Questions Answer to be lodged by

Q & A No. 45 (Including Question Nos 2152 to 2209) 10 March 2020

Q & A No. 46 (Including Question Nos 2210 to 2228) 11 March 2020

Q & A No. 47 (Including Question Nos 2229 to 2333) 12 March 2020

Q & A No. 48 (Including Question Nos 2334 to 2378) 31 March 2020

Q & A No. 49 (Including Question Nos 2379 to 2398) 01 April 2020 1721 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Wednesday 26 February 2020

4 FEBRUARY 2020 (Paper No. 45)

2152 RESTORATION WORKS OF THE LENNOX BRIDGE, LANSDOWNE—Mr to ask the Premier representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for the Public Service and Employee Relations, Aboriginal Affairs, and the Arts, Vice-President of the Executive Council— 2153 FAIRFIELD SHOWGROUND GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION—Mr Guy Zangari to ask the Premier— 2154 HUNTER VALLEY FLOOD MITIGATION SCHEME—Ms to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2155 DRIVERS LICENCE NUMBER—Ms to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2156 MY COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS PROJECTS—Mr to ask the Treasurer— 2157 ELIGIBILITY FOR DROUGHT STIMULUS—Mr Roy Butler to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional New South Wales, Industry and Trade— 2158 POONCARIE ROAD SEALING—Mr Roy Butler to ask the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads— 2159 TRANSURBAN CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM—Mr Roy Butler to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2160 MOBILE BLACKSPOTS—Mr Roy Butler to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional New South Wales, Industry and Trade— 2161 ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES AT EDMONDSON PARK STATION—Mr to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2162 CARAVAN TOLL CHARGES—Mr Anoulack Chanthivong to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2163 STATE SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS—Mr Anoulack Chanthivong to ask the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces— 2164 STATE SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT-101224—Mr Anoulack Chanthivong to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2165 SECRETARY’S ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS REQUEST SSD-10224—Mr Anoulack Chanthivong to ask the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces— 2166 HURLSTONE AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL GLENFIELD—Mr Anoulack Chanthivong to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2167 DISABILITY STANDARDS AT MACQUARIE FIELDS STATION—Mr Anoulack Chanthivong to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2168 NSW POLICE FORMAL RESPONSE TO OPERATION TRIESTE—Mr Anoulack Chanthivong to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2169 PORT OF NEWCASTLE CONTAINER THRESHOLD LEVEL—Mr to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2170 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PORT OF NEWCASTLE—Mr Tim Crakanthorp to ask the Treasurer— 2171 COOKS RIVER ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT LOCAL RESIDENTS MEETING—Ms to ask the Minister for Local Government— 2172 RECYCLED CONTENT FOR LOCAL COUNCIL PROJECTS—Mrs to ask the Minister for Energy and Environment— 1722 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Wednesday 26 February 2020

2173 NIMMIE-CAIRA PROJECT—Mrs Helen Dalton to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2174 POLICE RESIDENCE YENDA—Mrs Helen Dalton to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2175 GRIFFITH BASE HOSPITAL MENTAL HEALTH UNIT—Mrs Helen Dalton to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2176 YANCO AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS DORM BUILDINGS—Mrs Helen Dalton to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2177 FUNDING FOR EUGOWRA SHOWGROUND—Mr to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2178 FUNDING FOR BOARD SCHOOLING—Mr Philip Donato to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2179 TRAVELLING STOCK ROUTES—Mr Philip Donato to ask the Minister for Agriculture and Western New South Wales— 2180 PEAK HILL FIRE AND RESCUE—Mr Philip Donato to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2181 PEDESTRIAN ACCESS ART GALLERY—Mr to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2182 DRUG POSSESSION OFFENCES—Ms to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2183 ADVICE TO PROVIDERS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING SERVICES DURING HIGH AND/ OR CATASTROPHIC FIRE DANGER CONDITIONS—Ms to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2184 ADVICE TO EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING SERVICES DURING PERIODS OF POOR AIR QUALITY—Ms Jodie Harrison to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2185 LAND AND HOUSING CORPORATION COSTS—Ms to ask the Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services— 2186 IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STATE OWNED CORPORATIONS ISSUES PAPER—Mr to ask the Treasurer— 2187 BUILDINGS ON COMBUSTIBLE CLADDING REGISTER—Mr Paul Lynch to ask the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces— 2188 EVALUATION OF YOUTH KOORI COURT—Mr Paul Lynch to ask the Attorney General, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence— 2189 BUS LANE ON NORTHERN ROAD, HARRINGTON PARK—Mr Paul Lynch to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2190 LEGAL SERVICES PANEL—Mr Paul Lynch to ask the Attorney General, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence— 2191 EX-GRATIA PAYMENTS REFERRED TO IN DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT—Mr Paul Lynch to ask the Attorney General, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence— 2192 LAW REFORM COMMISSION REPORTS—Mr Paul Lynch to ask the Attorney General, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence— 2193 LEGAL SERVICES PANEL ANNUAL REPORT—Mr Paul Lynch to ask the Attorney General, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence— 2194 TREASURY MANAGED FUND LIABILITY PANEL—Mr Paul Lynch to ask the Treasurer— 1723 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Wednesday 26 February 2020

2195 RANDWICK HOSPITALS' CAMPUS GREEN TRAVEL PLAN—Dr Marjorie O'Neill to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2196 ASSISTANCE FOR FLAMMABLE CLADDING REMOVAL—Dr Marjorie O'Neill to ask the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation— 2197 PRIVATE PROPERTY FIRE HAZARD REDUCTION—Mr Paul Scully to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2198 ICARE PARALYMPIAN MENTORING PROGRAM COST—Ms to ask the Treasurer— 2199 COMPULSORY THIRD PARTY INSURANCE FRAUD—Ms to ask the Attorney General, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence— 2200 WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT SUPPORT TO LOCAL COUNCILS—Mr to ask the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces— 2201 DUPLICATION OF PICTON ROAD—Mr to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2202 ILLAWARRA NATIONAL PARK RANGERS—Mr Ryan Park to ask the Minister for Energy and Environment— 2203 MENTAL HEALTH IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS—Mr Ryan Park to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research representing the Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women— 2204 GREATER SYDNEY WATER SECURITY—Mr Ryan Park to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2205 OLD BULLI HOSPITAL SITE—Mr Ryan Park to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2206 ILLAWARRA WATER RESTRICTIONS—Mr Ryan Park to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2207 AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENCES—Mr Ryan Park to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2208 BARBED WIRE IN SCHOOLS—Mr Ryan Park to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2209 HAZARD REDUCTION BURNS—Mr Ryan Park to ask the Minister for Energy and Environment—

5 FEBRUARY 2020 (Paper No. 46)

2210 REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD—Mr Roy Butler to ask the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads— 2211 FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES LEVY—Mr Roy Butler to ask the Treasurer— 2212 WATER SHARING PLANS—Mr Roy Butler to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2213 WARREN SHARE DIALYSIS ACCESS—Mr Roy Butler to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2214 GOVERNMENT OWNED PROPERTIES 2019-20 BUSHFIRE SEASON—Ms to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2215 MURRAY-DARLING AGREEMENT INSPECTOR GENERAL'S REPORT—Mrs Helen Dalton to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2216 INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION AUDIT—Mrs Helen Dalton to ask the Premier— 1724 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Wednesday 26 February 2020

2217 MURRUMBIDGEE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOMS WITHOUT AIR- CONDITIONING—Mrs Helen Dalton to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2218 PRIMARY SCHOOL ENROLMENTS—Ms to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2219 HIGH SCHOOL OUT OF ZONE ENROLMENTS—Ms Julia Finn to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2220 NORTHCONNEX CONDITIONS—Ms Julia Finn to ask the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation— 2221 NORTHCONNEX MOULD—Ms Julia Finn to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2222 ADDITIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOL IN WESTMEAD—Ms Julia Finn to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2223 NEW SCHOOL FACILITIES IN WENTWORTHVILLE—Ms Julia Finn to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2224 M4 CHURCH STREET EXIT—Ms Julia Finn to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2225 SUICIDE FOLLOWING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN AN INSTITUTIONAL SETTING—Ms Jodie Harrison to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research representing the Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women— 2226 CHILDREN ENGAGED IN PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS—Ms Jodie Harrison to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2227 EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING PROGRAMS—Ms Jodie Harrison to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2228 PRESCHOOLS INCREASED PLACES—Ms Jodie Harrison to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning—

6 FEBRUARY 2020 (Paper No. 47)

2230 COMMUNITY AND SMALL BUSINESS CCTV FUND—Ms Jenny Aitchison to ask the Attorney General, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence— 2231 STAGE 2 WORK MAITLAND ROUNDABOUT—Ms Jenny Aitchison to ask the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads— 2232 TOLL ROADS—Ms Jenny Aitchison to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2233 REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARDS—Ms Jenny Aitchison to ask the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads— 2234 COOLER CLASSROOMS FUND—Ms Jenny Aitchison to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2235 HUNTER VALLEY FLOOD MITIGATION SCHEME—Ms Jenny Aitchison to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2236 YOUTH POLICE ENGAGEMENT—Ms Jenny Aitchison to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2237 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, INDUSTRY AND ENVIRONMENT MAITLAND OFFICE—Ms Jenny Aitchison to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2238 FERAL HORSE POPULATIONS—Mr Clayton Barr to ask the Minister for Energy and Environment— 1725 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Wednesday 26 February 2020

2239 FAST CHARGERS FOR ELECTRONIC VEHICLES—Mr Clayton Barr to ask the Minister for Energy and Environment— 2240 SECURITY IMPROVEMENT AUDITS AT HOSPITALS—Mr Clayton Barr to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2241 INSERTION OF ORAL AIRWAYS IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS—Mr Clayton Barr to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2242 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE BACKLOG—Mr Clayton Barr to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2243 HOMELESS PEOPLE IN THE HUNTER—Mr Clayton Barr to ask the Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services— 2244 INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP IN CESSNOCK'S SCHOOLS—Mr Clayton Barr to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2245 VISITING MEDICAL OFFICERS—Mr Clayton Barr to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2246 QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS PROGRAM—Mr Clayton Barr to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2247 SERVICE NSW BUSHFIRE ASSISTANCE—Ms Sophie Cotsis to ask the Minister for Customer Service— 2248 STOCKTON EROSION—Mr Tim Crakanthorp to ask the Minister for Local Government— 2249 PORT OF NEWCASTLE CONTAINER RESTRICTIONS—Mr Tim Crakanthorp to ask the Treasurer— 2250 JOHN HUNTER HOSPITAL AIR-CONDITIONING—Mr Tim Crakanthorp to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2251 ADAMSTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL WORKS—Mr Tim Crakanthorp to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2252 REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD ELIGIBILITY—Mr Tim Crakanthorp to ask the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads— 2253 KING EDWARD PARK—Mr Tim Crakanthorp to ask the Premier representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for the Public Service and Employee Relations, Aboriginal Affairs, and the Arts, Vice- President of the Executive Council— 2254 JOHN HUNTER HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT CLINICS—Mr Tim Crakanthorp to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2255 UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE ATTENDANCE APP—Mr Tim Crakanthorp to ask the Minister for Customer Service— 2256 NSW HEALTH LIABILITY FOR VISITING MEDICAL OFFICERS—Mrs Helen Dalton to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2257 WATER ALLOCATION FOR THE DAIRY INDUSTRY—Mrs Helen Dalton to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2258 GRIFFITH CITY COUNCIL WATER SALE—Mrs Helen Dalton to ask the Minister for Local Government— 2259 TERTIARY EDUCATION COURSE CANCELLATION—Mr to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education— 2260 SCHOOL SPEED LIMITS—Mr Jihad Dib to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 1726 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Wednesday 26 February 2020

2261 CLIMATE CHANGE CURRICULA—Mr Alex Greenwich to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2262 FUNERAL COSTS—Mr Alex Greenwich to ask the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation— 2263 MAKARATTA—Mr Alex Greenwich to ask the Premier representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for the Public Service and Employee Relations, Aboriginal Affairs, and the Arts, Vice-President of the Executive Council— 2264 WATER SAVING PROGRAMS—Mr Alex Greenwich to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2265 SAIGON THE SYDNEY ZOO ELEPHANT—Mr Alex Greenwich to ask the Minister for Agriculture and Western New South Wales— 2266 AUSLAN CLASSES—Mr Alex Greenwich to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education— 2267 ELECTRIC VEHICLE INCENTIVES—Mr Alex Greenwich to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2268 SECURING WATER SUPPLY—Mr Alex Greenwich to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2269 EARLY LEARNING SERVICES—Ms Jodie Harrison to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2270 WAIVERS IN CASE OF EVACUATION—Ms Jodie Harrison to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2271 EARLY LEARNING SERVICES SAFETY DURING FIRE DANGER—Ms Jodie Harrison to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2272 BUSHFIRE SCAMS—Ms Jo Haylen to ask the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation— 2273 BIKE COURIERS—Ms Jo Haylen to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2274 VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER NUMBERS—Ms Jo Haylen to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2275 TRIAL OF REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD—Ms Jo Haylen to ask the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads— 2276 MISUSE OF REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD—Ms Jo Haylen to ask the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads— 2277 APPLICATIONS FOR REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD—Ms Jo Haylen to ask the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads— 2278 ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS IN BUSHFIRE AFFECTED COMMUNITIES—Ms Jo Haylen to ask the Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans— 2279 REPORTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT—Ms Jo Haylen to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2280 ASSISTANCE FOR VOLUNTEERS IN BUSHFIRE AFFECTED COMMUNITIES—Ms Jo Haylen to ask the Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services— 2281 EMPOWERING HOMES PROGRAM—Ms to ask the Minister for Energy and Environment— 2282 ENTRY TO MCDONALD JONES STADIUM IN EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS—Ms Sonia Hornery to ask the Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans— 2283 PAEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT JOHN HUNTER HOSPITAL—Ms Sonia Hornery to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 1727 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Wednesday 26 February 2020

2284 BERESFIELD TRAIN STATION—Ms Sonia Hornery to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2285 SOLAR FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS PROGRAM—Ms Sonia Hornery to ask the Minister for Energy and Environment— 2286 COMMUNITY AND SMALL BUSINESS CCTV FUND—Ms Sonia Hornery to ask the Attorney General, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence— 2287 STORMWATER DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE WALLSEND CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT—Ms Sonia Hornery to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2288 REGIONAL SENIORS TRANSPORT CARD FOR WALLSEND RESIDENTS—Ms Sonia Hornery to ask the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads— 2289 PROVISION OF SANITARY ITEMS TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Ms Sonia Hornery to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2290 NAVIGABLE WATERWAYS—Mr to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2291 BOOKS 'BITTER HARVEST' AND 'DARK EMU' HIGH SCHOOL STUDY—Mr David Mehan to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2292 BROOKE AVENUE PUBLIC SCHOOL UPGRADE—Mr David Mehan to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2293 TUGGERAH PUBLIC SCHOOL PLAYGROUND AND PLAYING FIELDS—Mr David Mehan to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2294 BANKSTOWN TO LIVERPOOL DIRECT TRAIN SERVICES—Ms to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2295 BANKSTOWN TO CITY CIRCLE DIRECT TRAIN SERVICES—Ms Tania Mihailuk to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2296 SYDNEY METRO BANKSTOWN STATION RAIL SERVICES—Ms Tania Mihailuk to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2297 COMPULSORY THIRD PARTY REFUNDS BANKSTOWN ELECTORATE—Ms Tania Mihailuk to ask the Minister for Customer Service— 2298 SYDNEY METRO BANKSTOWN LINE CLOSURE COMPLAINTS—Ms Tania Mihailuk to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2299 BANKSTOWN RAIL SERVICES TIMETABLE—Ms Tania Mihailuk to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2300 APPROVED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT DEVICES BANKSTOWN ELECTORATE TIMEFRAME—Ms Tania Mihailuk to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2301 STACEY STREET AND HUME HIGHWAY, BANKSTOWN UPGRADE TIMEFRAME AND FUNDING—Ms Tania Mihailuk to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2302 BANKSTOWN STATION RAIL SERVICES CONSULTATION PROCESS—Ms Tania Mihailuk to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2303 SYDNEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL RANDWICK—Dr Marjorie O'Neill to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2304 ACCESS TO THE ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN—Dr Marjorie O'Neill to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research representing the Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women— 2305 FUNDING FOR ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN—Dr Marjorie O'Neill to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 1728 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Wednesday 26 February 2020

2306 REPAIRS ON HOUSING NSW PROPERTIES—Mr Paul Scully to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2307 SUITABILITY FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION—Mr Paul Scully to ask the Minister for Energy and Environment— 2308 FREE GONG SHUTTLE BUS—Mr Paul Scully to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2309 WOLLONGONG ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE—Mr Paul Scully to ask the Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans— 2310 LAND AND HOUSING CORPORATION VALUE FOR MONEY PROCESS—Mr Paul Scully to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2311 REPAIR TO ROOF OF WOLLONGONG ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE—Mr Paul Scully to ask the Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans— 2312 SCHOOL STUDENT TRANSPORT SCHEME—Mr Paul Scully to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2313 WATER EFFICIENCY UPGRADES FOR LAND AND HOUSING CORPORATION PROPERTIES—Mr Paul Scully to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2314 HOUSING NSW PROPERTIES LOST IN BUSHFIRES—Mr Paul Scully to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2315 CLASSIFICATION OF E-BIKES—Ms to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2316 UPPER HUNTER AIR QUALITY—Ms Kate Washington to ask the Minister for Energy and Environment— 2317 WALLAROO STATE FOREST—Ms Kate Washington to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional New South Wales, Industry and Trade— 2318 NATIONAL PARK EXPANSION—Ms Kate Washington to ask the Minister for Energy and Environment— 2319 CHEMOTHERAPY WAIT TIME—Ms Kate Washington to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2320 LOAD BASED LICENCING—Ms Kate Washington to ask the Minister for Energy and Environment— 2321 NATIONAL RESOURCE COMMISSION—Ms Kate Washington to ask the Minister for Energy and Environment— 2322 TOMAREE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL—Ms Kate Washington to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2323 2013 INDEPENDENT HAZARD REDUCTION AUDIT PANEL—Ms Kate Washington to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2324 FAIRFIELD ELECTORATE ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHERS—Mr Guy Zangari to ask the Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans— 2325 FIRE AND RESCUE NSW OPERATIONAL STRENGTH—Mr Guy Zangari to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2326 FAIRFIELD ELECTORATE MARINE RESCUE VOLUNTEERS—Mr Guy Zangari to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2327 FAIRFIELD ELECTORATE JUSTICES OF THE PEACE—Mr Guy Zangari to ask the Attorney General, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence— 2328 FAIRFIELD ELECTORATE RURAL FIRE SERVICES VOLUNTEERS—Mr Guy Zangari to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 1729 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Wednesday 26 February 2020

2329 FAIRFIELD ELECTORATE CREATIVE KIDS VOUCHERS—Mr Guy Zangari to ask the Premier representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for the Public Service and Employee Relations, Aboriginal Affairs, and the Arts, Vice-President of the Executive Council— 2330 HOSPITAL CAR PARKING FEES—Mr Guy Zangari to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2331 FAIRFIELD CITY POLICE AREA COMMAND—Mr Guy Zangari to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2332 FAIRFIELD ELECTORATE STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS—Mr Guy Zangari to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2333 ASBESTOS AT NEWCASTLE EAST PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Tim Crakanthorp to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning—

25 FEBRUARY 2020 (Paper No. 48)

2334 WILCANNIA DESALINATION FACILITY—Mr Roy Butler to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2335 COLLARENEBRI 4WD AMBULANCE—Mr Roy Butler to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2336 WESTERN LANDS LEASES AT LIGHTNING RIDGE.—Mr Roy Butler to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional New South Wales, Industry and Trade— 2337 DUNGOWAN DAM—Mr Roy Butler to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2338 WAMBELONG BUSHFIRES 2013—Mr Roy Butler to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2339 DOPPLER RADARS BREWARRINA AND HILLSTON-IVANHOE—Mr Roy Butler to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional New South Wales, Industry and Trade— 2340 EARLY ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT VIA TELEHEALTH FOR POLICE AND AMBULANCE OFFICERS—Mr Roy Butler to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2341 AMBULANCE VEHICLE NUMBERS—Mr Roy Butler to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2342 ISOLATED TRANSPORT ACCOMMODATION AND ASSISTANCE SCHEME—Mr Roy Butler to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2343 REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD—Mrs Helen Dalton to ask the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads— 2344 MANDATORY DRUG TESTING PUBLIC HOSPITAL STAFF NEW SOUTH WALES—Mrs Helen Dalton to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2345 FURTHER GOVERNMENT WATER BUY BACKS—Mrs Helen Dalton to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2346 CROWN LAND FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF RAIL SERVICES AND TRANSPORT HUB—Mr Philip Donato to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2347 CENTRAL WEST RAIL ROUTE—Mr Philip Donato to ask the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads— 2348 STRONGER COUNTRY COMMUNITIES FUND—Mr Philip Donato to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional New South Wales, Industry and Trade— 1730 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Wednesday 26 February 2020

2349 CUMBERLAND COUNCIL PENALTY NOTICES—Ms Julia Finn to ask the Treasurer representing the Minister for Finance and Small Business— 2350 FAIR TRADING NSW—Ms Julia Finn to ask the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation— 2351 WESTMEAD HOSPITAL WAITING TIMES—Ms Julia Finn to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2352 AMBULANCE RESPONSE TIMES—Ms Julia Finn to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2353 CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND CARE QUALITY RATINGS GUIDE—Ms Jodie Harrison to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2354 COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL PLACES—Ms Jodie Harrison to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2355 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING SERVICES—Ms Jodie Harrison to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2356 ERRONEOUS LAND TAX NOTIFICATIONS—Ms Jo Haylen to ask the Treasurer representing the Minister for Finance and Small Business— 2357 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE BACKLOG IN THE SUMMER HILL ELECTORATE—Ms Jo Haylen to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2358 ELECTRIC SCOOTER WORKING GROUP—Ms Jo Haylen to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2359 LEWISHAM TRAIN STATION—Ms Jo Haylen to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 2360 AMENDMENT TO THE CRIMES ACT—Ms Jo Haylen to ask the Attorney General, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence— 2361 OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS SERVICES AT NEW SOUTH WALES PUBLIC SCHOOLS—Ms Jo Haylen to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— 2362 REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD—Ms Jo Haylen to ask the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads— 2363 EXPEDIATION OF AUSGRID WORKS AT RICHARDSON'S CRESCENT, MARRICKVILLE—Ms Jo Haylen to ask the Minister for Energy and Environment— 2364 REQUEST TO THE GOVERNOR GENERAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA—Ms Jo Haylen to ask the Attorney General, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence— 2365 ACTING CRIME COMMISSIONER PRESIDINGS—Mr Paul Lynch to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2366 RESPONSE TO CORRESPONDENCE—Mr Paul Lynch to ask the Attorney General, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence— 2367 NSW CRIME COMMISSION STAFF—Mr Paul Lynch to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2368 NSW CRIME COMMISSION ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER POSITION—Mr Paul Lynch to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2369 NSW CRIME COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19—Mr Paul Lynch to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 1731 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Wednesday 26 February 2020

2370 RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS IN NSW CRIME COMMISSION 2018-19 ANNUAL REPORT—Mr Paul Lynch to ask the Attorney General, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence— 2371 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS IN LIVERPOOL ELECTORATE—Mr Paul Lynch to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2372 STATUTORY REVIEW OF THE CRIME COMMISSION ACT—Mr Paul Lynch to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2373 RURAL FIRE SERVICE VOLUNTEERS IN LIVERPOOL ELECTORATE—Mr Paul Lynch to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2374 RAPE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES AUSTRALIA—Mr Ryan Park to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— 2375 HOUSING AFTER BUSHFIRE AND FLOODING DAMAGE—Mr Ryan Park to ask the Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services— 2376 DISASTER WELFARE ASSISTANCE LINE—Mr Ryan Park to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— 2377 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITIES AND JUSTICE HOUSING—Mr Ryan Park to ask the Minister for Water, Property and Housing— 2378 JUNK FOOD ADVERTISING—Mr Ryan Park to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads—

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2379 EXPANSION OF THE CAPACITY OF THE ELECTRICITY GRID—Mr to ask the Minister for Energy and Environment— What work is the Government and the electricity industry doing to expand the capacity of the electricity grid in New South Wales and for Australia? 2380 REPORTING INCIDENTS TO THE NSW TRAFFIC INCIDENT REPORTING LINE—Mr Edmond Atalla to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— What action is the Government taking to rectify the issue that the NSW Traffic Incident Reporting Line requires the person reporting an incident to use the numerical keypad to proceed and is unable to be used hands free, preventing drivers from reporting incidents unless they are able to park their car and use their keypads? 2381 UPGRADE FOR MACQUARIE FIELDS RAILWAY STATION—Mr Anoulack Chanthivong to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— Considering that Kissing Point Wharf is wheelchair accessible and Macquarie Fields Railway Station is not, why is Kissing Point Wharf listed for an upgrade under the Transport Accessibility Program and Macquarie Fields Railway Station is not? 2382 INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT BARDIA ROAD PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Anoulack Chanthivong to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— (1) When will the traffic management plan for the installation of traffic lights at Bardia Public School, at the intersection of Arthur Allen Drive and new MacDonald Road, be completed? (2) Will traffic lights at Bardia Public School, at the intersection of Arthur Allen Drive and new MacDonald Road, be installed and operational before the end of the school year on 16 December 2020? (a) If so, what is the project timeframe? 2383 TRANSPORT ACCESS PROGRAM—Mr Anoulack Chanthivong to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 1732 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Wednesday 26 February 2020

Considering that train station entries and exits data for 2016 to 2018, available on opendata.transport.nsw.gov.au, shows that Macquarie Fields Station had more entries and exits than each of the Hawkesbury River, Como, Clarendon and Denistone stations, why were these stations included in the Transport Access Program ahead of Macquarie Fields Station? 2384 GLENFIELD PRECINCT PLAN—Mr Anoulack Chanthivong to ask the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces— (1) Considering advice from Campbelltown City Council, tabled at its meeting 10 December 2019, that "CounciI indicate that [the] challenge with Greater Macarthur 2040 is that there are still no formal numbers reflecting the most recent planning for Glenfield as the new numbers remain confidential"; why are these new numbers confidential? (2) What is the number of dwellings contained in the most recent planning for Glenfield as at 26 February 2020? (3) When will the Glenfield Precinct Plan be released? 2385 ADVANCED AGE DRIVING TESTS—Mrs Helen Dalton to ask the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads— (1) Considering that in October the Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Roads and Infrastructure said Transport for NSW would investigate the Advanced Age Driving Test scheduling and locations to see if testing could be made more accessible for people in rural towns like Griffith, has Transport for NSW investigated this matter? (a) Will Transport for NSW make any changes to scheduling and locations to improve accessibility for those in the Murrumbidgee region? 2386 ABORIGINAL REPRESENTATIVE ON GRIFFITH HOSPITAL CONSULTATION—Mrs Helen Dalton to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— (1) Considering a 2019 coronial inquest into the death of an Aboriginal woman at Tumut hospital highlighted issues of "racism" and "implicit bias" in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District, why is there no Indigenous representation provided for in the terms of reference for community consultation for a new Griffith Base Hospital? (a) Why is there no Indigenous representative on the newly-elected Griffith Local Health Advisory Committee? 2387 FLOODPLAIN HARVESTING BAN LIFTING—Mrs Helen Dalton to ask the Minister for Agriculture and Western New South Wales— (1) Has the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment commented on the lifting of the water harvesting ban? (a) If so, is the comment publicly available? (b) If not, why not? (2) Was the lifting of the 324 pump restrictions discussed with the President of the National Farmers Federation in February 2020? (a) If so, did the Minister have input into the decision to lift the 324 pump restrictions? 2388 EQUITABLE PROTECTION FOR POLICE—Mr Philip Donato to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— Considering LA Q9276, what steps have been taken since 19 September 2018, to resolve the provision of equitable protection for injured police officers by delivering the same level of income protection provided to police officers aged 59 and under, to those police officers aged 60 and over issue in a timely manner for the affected police officers, for whom this is a time critical matter? 2389 PALLIATIVE CARE NURSES FOR ORANGE AND LACHLAN HEALTH DISTRICTS—Mr Philip Donato to ask the Minister for Health and Medical Research— Considering the recent announcement of a specialist palliative care nurse for Bathurst (Western Advocate, 11 February 2020), will consideration now be given to the placement of a specialist palliative care nurse or nurses from the pool of announced statewide boost of 300 specialist palliative care nurses (NSW Health, Media Release, 13 June 2017) to being permanently placed at the Orange and Lachlan Health Districts? 1733 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Wednesday 26 February 2020

2390 CENTRAL WEST POLICE DISTRICT—Mr Philip Donato to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— Considering previous questions on notice regarding Central West Police District seeking permanent placement of a police dog and handler as this geographic location would facilitate rapid deployment across the Central West to support front-line police, will further consideration be given to supporting this request? 2391 FINALISATION OF FAST RAIL STRATEGY—Mr Philip Donato to ask the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads— (1) Considering the announcement on 30 October 2019 that the Government's Fast Rail Strategy would be finalised by the end of 2019 (Blayney Chronicle, 30 October 2019): (a) When will the Fast Rail Strategy will be made public? (i) How can it be accessed? (b) Was the Government appointed rail expert, Professor Andrew McNaughton, and his panel's assessment received and considered in the Fast Rail Strategy? (i) If so: (i) Will that assessment be made public? (ii) How can that assessment be accessed?

2392 FORBES COURT HOUSE—Mr Philip Donato to ask the Attorney General, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence— (1) Contrary to posted signage at the Forbes Court House, stating it is open each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, why has the Forbes Court House opened infrequently by visiting staff from Dubbo on sitting days, since December 2019, which causes police, legal representatives and community to contact Parkes Court House for documents and advise? (2) Why are Police at Forbes having difficulty in getting court list days at Forbes Court House? 2393 SYDNEY HELICOPTERS—Ms Julia Finn to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— (1) How often has the Government engaged Granville based Sydney Helicopters in the period between October 2019 and 26 February 2020? (a) How many of these were bushfire related? (b) What services has Sydney Helicopters provided to the Government in this time? 2394 RACETRACK INJURIES—Ms Julia Finn to ask the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation— (1) How many people have been injured at racetracks across New South Wales in the each of following financial years: (a) 2016-17; (b) 2017-18; (c) 2018-19; (d) 2019 (as at 26 February 2020)? (2) Are there any departmental projects that are helping to reduce these numbers? 2395 ASBESTOS AT REDHEAD PUBLIC SCHOOL—Ms Jodie Harrison to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— (1) When was the asbestos register for Redhead Public School last updated and published on the Department of Education website? (2) Is there currently any friable, damaged or poor condition asbestos at the Redhead Public School site (as at 26 February 2020)? (3) What action has been taken to monitor and/or remove asbestos at the Redhead Public School site in the last 12 months (as at 26 February 2020)? (4) What action is planned to monitor and/or remove asbestos at the Redhead Public School site in the next 12 months (from 26 February 2020)? 2396 ASBESTOS AT GARDEN SUBURB PUBLIC SCHOOL—Ms Jodie Harrison to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— (1) When was the asbestos register for Garden Suburb Public School last updated and published on the Department of Education website? 1734 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Wednesday 26 February 2020

(2) Is there currently any friable, damaged or poor condition asbestos at the Garden Suburb Public School site (as at 26 February 2020)? (3) What action has been taken to monitor and/or remove asbestos at the Garden Suburb Public School site in the last 12 months (as at 26 February 2020)? (4) What action is planned to monitor and/or remove asbestos at the Garden Suburb Public School site in the next 12 months (from 26 February 2020)? 2397 ASBESTOS AT MEREWETHER PUBLIC SCHOOL—Ms Jodie Harrison to ask the Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education representing the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning— (1) When was the asbestos register for Merewether Public School last updated and published on the Department of Education website? (2) Is there currently any friable, damaged or poor condition asbestos at the Merewether Public School site (as at 26 February 2020)? (3) What action has been taken to monitor and/or remove asbestos at the Merewether Public School site in the last 12 months (as at 26 February 2020)? (4) What action is planned to monitor and/or remove asbestos at the Merewether Public School site in the next 12 months (from 26 February 2020)? 2398 ADULT CHANGE FACILITIES WOLLONGONG—Mr Ryan Park to ask the Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services— (1) How many adult change facilities to assist people with disabilities and their carers in accessing toilet facilities are installed in the Wollongong local government area? (a) What is their specific location? (b) Will additional funding be provided to install more? (i) If so, when? (ii) If so, where will they be located?

______Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales 1735 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PAPER Wednesday 25 February 2020

Questions to Chairs of Committees

Publication of Questions Question asked on Q & A No. 30 (Including Question Nos 1489 to Tuesday 15 October 2019 1530)

QCC 0003 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY SERVICES—Mr Greg Warren to ask the Chair of the Legislative Assembly Committee on Community Services, Ms MP— (1) On what date(s) has the Legislative Assembly Committee on Community Services (the Committee) met since your appointment as Chair? (a) Where were each of those meetings held? (b) What was the duration of each meeting (as recorded in the minutes)? (c) What policy issues/other matters were discussed at each meeting? (2) On what date(s) are any future meetings of the Committee scheduled to be held? (3) Besides the meetings identified in part (1), what other activities have you engaged in as part of your role as Chair of the Committee? (4) On average, approximately how many hours per week do you spend completing work directly relating to your role as Chair of the Committee (not including work performed by your staff or Committee secretariat staff)?

QCC 0004 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE—Mr Greg Warren to ask the Chair of the Legislative Assembly Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, Ms MP— (1) On what date(s) has the Legislative Assembly Committee on Transport and Infrastructure (the Committee) met since your appointment as Chair? (a) Where were each of those meetings held? (b) What was the duration of each meeting (as recorded in the minutes)? (c) What policy issues/other matters were discussed at each meeting? (2) On what date(s) are any future meetings of the Committee scheduled to be held? (3) Besides the meetings identified in part (1), what other activities have you engaged in as part of your role as Chair of the Committee? (4) On average, approximately how many hours per week do you spend completing work directly relating to your role as Chair of the Committee (not including work performed by your staff or Committee secretariat staff)?