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PUBLICATIONS ALSO AVAILABLE Parliamentary History Publications

An Enduring Friendship: Western Australia and Japan – Past, Present and Future, David Black and Sachiko Sone (eds.), 2009. An Index to Parliamentary Candidates in Western Australian Elections State and Federal 1890–2010, David Black, 2010. Biographical Register of Members of the Parliament of Western Australia, Volume One 1870–1930, David Black and Geoffrey Bolton, 1990. Revised and updated 2001. Biographical Register of Members of the Parliament of Western Australia, Volume Two (Revised Edition) 1930– 2010, David Black and Geoffrey Bolton, 2004. Catalogue of Photographs Relating to Parliament Including Glass Negatives of Images of Former Parliamentarians, John D. Mandy, 1985. Election Statistics: Legislative Assembly of Western Australia 1890–1996, David Black, 1997. House to House: The Story of Western Australia’s Government and Parliament Houses over 175 years, Phillip Pendal and David Black, 2004. Legislative Council of Western Australia: Membership Register, Electoral Law and Statistics 1890–1989, David Black, 1989. Revised 1991. Legislative Council of Western Australia: Elections and Electoral Law 1867–1890, David Black and Brian de Garis, 1992. Making a Difference: Women in the Western Australian Parliament 1921–1999, David Black and Harry Phillips, 2000. Ministerial Portfolio Listings – Western Australia: Including Official Offices held 1832–1890 prior to Responsible Government, David Black, 1992. Parliament: Mirror of the People? Members of the Parliament of Western Australia 1890–2007, Phillip Pendal, David Black and Harry Phillips, 2007. Speakers and Presidents of the Western Australian Parliament, Harry Phillips, 2004. The House on the Hill: A History of the Parliament of Western Australia 1832–1990, David Black (ed.), 1991. Women Parliamentarians in Australia 1921–1996: A Register of Women Members of Commonwealth, State and Territory Parliaments in Australia, David Black, 1996.

Parliamentary Education Publications A Citizen’s Guide to the Western Australian Parliament, Harry Phillips, Third Ed., 2009. About Parliament fact sheet series* Active Citizenship – Celebrating the Centenary of Federation at Parliament House, National Trust and King’s Park Notes on the Parliament in Western Australia: Student Resource Book* Parliament of Western Australia: Structure and Function* Puzzle out Parliament: Understanding the Parliament of Western Australia, DVD, 2009. Second Reading: Parliamentary Government in Western Australia, Harry Phillips, 2002. (Second internet ed. 2009) * Available on request from the Parliamentary Education Office, telephone (08) 9222 7829 Website: http://www.parliament.wa.gov.au Publications available from: State Law Publisher Ground Floor, 10 William Street, PERTH WA 6000 Telephone: (08) 9321 7688 Facsimile: (08) 9321 7536 E-mail: [email protected]

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No. 34

Compiled in the Offices of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Parliament House Perth 6000 Western Australia

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PARLIAMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

DIGEST 2008

FIRST SESSION OF THE THIRTY-SEVENTH PARLIAMENT

CONTENTS

LEGISLATURE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA...... 2 CARPENTER MINISTRY (RECONSTITUTED)...... 2 MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ...... 4 MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL...... 6 OFFICERS OF PARLIAMENT...... 8 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ...... 8 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL...... 8 PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT...... 8 COMMITTEES OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY...... 9 STANDING COMMITTEES ...... 9 SESSIONAL COMMITTEES...... 10 COMMITTEES OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ...... 11 STANDING COMMITTEES ...... 11 SESSIONAL COMMITTEES...... 13 SELECT COMMITTEES...... 13 JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES...... 14 COMMITTEE REPORTS ...... 15 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ...... 15 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL...... 22 JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES ...... 35 SUMMARY OF SITTINGS...... 40 STATISTICAL SUMMARY OF SESSIONS...... 41 BILL STATISTICS ...... 42 BILLS PROGRESS ...... 46 SYNOPSIS OF BILLS ...... 59 MOTIONS IN THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ...... 90 MOTIONS IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL...... 92 PETITIONS PRESENTED IN THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY...... 93 PETITIONS PRESENTED IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ...... 96 2 Parliament of Western Australia

LEGISLATURE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA GOVERNOR

HIS EXCELLENCY DR KENNETH COMNINOS MICHAEL, AC

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

THE HONOURABLE DAVID KINGSLEY MALCOLM, AC

CARPENTER MINISTRY (RECONSTITUTED)

From 25 February 2008 Premier; Minister for Federal-State Relations; Hon ALAN JOHN CARPENTER, BA, MLA Trade; Innovation; Science; Public Sector Management Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for State Hon ERIC STEPHEN RIPPER, BA, DipEd, Development MLA Minister for Agriculture and Food; Forestry; the Hon KIMBERLEY MAURICE CHANCE, Mid West and Wheatbelt; Great Southern; Leader of MLC the Government in the Legislative Council Minister for Local Government; Racing and Hon LJILJANNA MARIA RAVLICH, BA Gaming; Multicultural Interests and Citizenship; (SocSc), DipEd (Admin), MLC Government Enterprises; Goldfields-Esperance; Youth; Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Hon JOHN CHARLES KOBELKE, BSc, Community Safety; Water Resources; Sport DipEd, JP, MLA and Recreation; Leader of the House in the Legislative Assembly Attorney General; Minister for Health; Electoral Hon JAMES ANDREW McGINTY, BA, Affairs BJuris (Hons), LLB, JP, MLA Minister for Housing and Works; Indigenous Hon MICHELLE HOPKINS ROBERTS, BA, Affairs; Heritage; Land Information DipEd, MLA Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Hon ALANNAH JOAN GERALDINE MacTIERNAN, BA Minister for Disability Services; Tourism; Culture Hon SHEILA MARGARET McHALE, BA, and the Arts; Consumer Protection DipSocSc, MLA Minister for Education and Training; South West Hon MARK McGOWAN, BA, LLB, DipLP, MLA Minister for Energy; Resources; Industry and Hon FRANCIS MICHAEL LOGAN, BA Enterprise (Hons), MLA Minister for Employment Protection; Regional Hon JONATHAN ROBERT FORD, JP, MLC Development; Fisheries; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne Minister for Corrective Services; Small Business Hon MARGARET MARY QUIRK, LLB (Hons), MA, MLA Minister for the Environment; Climate Change; Peel Hon DAVID ALAN TEMPLEMAN, DipTchg, BEd, MLA Minister for Child Protection; Communities; Hon SUZANNE MARY ELLERY, MLC Women’s Interests; Seniors and Volunteering

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PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIES From 25 February 2008 Hon. Catherine Esther Doust – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:  Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for State Development

Hon. Adele Farina – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:  Minister for Planning and Infrastructure

 Minister for Disability Services; Tourism; Culture and the Arts; Consumer Protection

Mr John Norman Hyde – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:  Attorney General; Minister for Health; Electoral Affairs

Mr Michael Philip Murray – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:  Minister for Education and Training; South West (with respect to South West only)

Ms Jaye Amber Radisich – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:  Minister for Energy; Resources; Industry and Enterprise

Hon. Sally Elizabeth Talbot – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:  Minister for the Environment; Climate Change; Peel

Mr Peter Bruce Watson – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:  Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Community Safety; Water Resources; Sport and Recreation (with respect to Sport and Recreation only)

 Minister for Agriculture and Food; Forestry; the Mid West and Wheatbelt; Great Southern (with respect to Great Southern only)

Mr Martin Paul Whitely – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:

 Minister for Agriculture and Food; Forestry; the Mid West and Wheatbelt; Great Southern (with respect to Agriculture and Food; Forestry; the Mid West and Wheatbelt only) 4 Parliament of Western Australia

MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

THIRTY-SEVENTH PARLIAMENT – First Session

Speaker Hon FREDRICK RIEBELING

Deputy Speaker Mrs DIANNE JOY GUISE

Acting Speakers Mr MURRAY JOHN COWPER 1Ms KATINA HODSON-THOMAS 2Mrs JUDITH HUGHES Mr ANTHONY PATRICK O’GORMAN Mr PETER BRUCE WATSON 3Mr GRANT ALLEN WOODHAMS

Member Electorate Party

Andrews, Paul William, BA, DipEd, DipRSA, DipLS ...... Southern River...... ALP Barnett, Hon Colin James, MEc ...... Cottesloe ...... Lib. 4Barron-Sullivan, Daniel Frank ...... Leschenault...... Lib. Birney, Matthew John...... Kalgoorlie ...... Lib. Bowler, John James Mansell, JP ...... Murchison-Eyre ...... Ind. Buswell, Troy Raymond, BEc...... Vasse...... Lib. Carpenter, Hon Alan John, BA ...... Willagee...... ALP Castrilli, Giovanni Mario...... Bunbury ...... Lib. Constable, Dr Elizabeth, PhD...... Churchlands ...... Ind. Cowper, Murray John, ExecCert (Bus), DipBusMangt, DipSearch&Rescue ...... Murray ...... Lib. Day, Hon John Howard Dadley, BSc, BDSc...... Darling Range...... Lib. 5 D’Orazio, John Biase, BSc, MPS ...... Ballajura...... Ind. Lab. Edwards, Hon Dr Judith Mary, MB BS ...... Maylands...... ALP 6Gallop, Hon Dr Geoffrey Ian, BEc, MPhil, MA, DPhil ...... Victoria Park...... ALP Grylls, Brendon John...... Merredin ...... Nat. Guise, Dianne Joy...... Wanneroo...... ALP Hames, Hon Dr Kim Desmond, MB BS...... Dawesville ...... Lib. Hill, Shane Robin ...... Geraldton ...... ALP Hodson-Thomas, Katina, JP...... Carine...... Lib. Hughes, Judith ...... Kingsley...... ALP Hyde, John Norman, BA, DipEd...... Perth...... ALP Jacobs, Dr Graham Gibson, MB BS, DRCOG, FRACGP ...... Roe...... Lib. Johnson, Robert Frank, JP...... Hillarys ...... Lib. Kobelke, Hon John Charles, BSc, DipEd, JP...... Balcatta ...... ALP 7Kucera, Hon Robert Charles, APM...... Yokine ...... ALP Logan, Hon Francis Michael, BA (Hons)...... Cockburn...... ALP MacTiernan, Hon Alannah Joan Geraldine, BA, LLB, BJuris, JP...... Armadale...... ALP

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MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY – continued

Member Electorate Party

8Marlborough, Norman Richard ...... Peel ...... ALP Martin, Carol Anne, BA...... Kimberley ...... ALP McGinty, Hon James Andrew, BA, BJuris (Hons), LLB, JP...... Fremantle ...... ALP McGowan, Hon Mark, BA, LLB, DipLP...... Rockingham...... ALP McGrath, John Edwin...... South Perth...... Lib. McHale, Hon Sheila Margaret, BA, DipSocSc, JP...... Kenwick...... ALP McRae, Hon Anthony David, BA ...... Riverton ...... ALP Murray, Michael Philip...... Collie-Wellington ...... ALP O’Gorman, Anthony Patrick...... Joondalup...... ALP 9Omodei, Hon Paul Domenic ...... Warren-Blackwood...... Lib. Papalia, Paul, CSC ...... Peel ...... ALP 10Porter, Charles Christian BEc, BA (Hons), LLB, MSc...... Murdoch...... Lib. Quigley, John Robert, LLB, JP ...... Mindarie...... ALP Quirk, Hon Margaret Mary, LLB (Hons), MA...... Girrawheen ...... ALP Radisich, Jaye Amber, BA, LLB...... Swan Hills...... ALP Redman, Donald Terrence, BSc (Agric), DipEd ...... Stirling ...... Nat. Riebeling, Hon Fredrick ...... North West Coastal...... ALP Ripper, Hon Eric Stephen, BA, DipEd...... Belmont...... ALP Roberts, Hon Michelle Hopkins, BA, DipEd ...... Midland...... ALP Simpson, Anthony James ...... Serpentine-Jarrahdale...... Lib. Snook, Gary...... Moore...... Lib. 11Sprigg, Trevor Raymond...... Murdoch...... Lib. Stephens, Hon Thomas Gregory, BA...... Central Kimberley-Pilbara...... ALP Templeman, Hon David Alan, DipTchg, BEd...... Mandurah...... ALP Thomas, Dr Steven Caldwell, BVSc ...... Capel...... Lib. Trenorden, Maxwell Wayne ...... Avon ...... Nat. Waldron, Terrence Keith ...... Wagin...... Nat. 12Walker, Susan Elizabeth, BJuris, LLB...... Nedlands ...... Lib. Watson, Peter Bruce ...... Albany ...... ALP Whitely, Martin Paul, BCom, DipEd...... Bassendean ...... ALP Woodhams, Grant Allen, BA, GradDipRecPlan, GradCertTerAdEd...... Greenough...... Nat. Woollard, Dr Janet May, RN, BAppSc, MEd, PhD ...... Alfred Cove ...... Ind. Lib. Wyatt, Benjamin Sana, LLB, MSc...... Victoria Park...... ALP

ALP – Australian Labor Party Ind. Lib. – Independent Liberal Ind. – Independent Lib. – Liberal Party Ind. Lab. – Independent Labor NPA – National Party of Australia

1 Reappointed on 28 February 2008. 2 Appointed on 5 April 2006. 3 Appointed on 5 April 2006. 4 Resigned from the Liberal Party to sit as an Independent on 22 February 2008 5 Resigned from the ALP to sit as an Independent on 29 August 2006. Returned to the ALP on 15 April 2008. Resigned from the ALP to sit as an Independent on 26 June 2008. 6 Resigned on 25 January 2006. 7 Resigned from the ALP to sit as an Independent on 19 May 2008. 8 Resigned on 10 November 2006. 9 Resigned from the Liberal Party to sit as an Independent on 19 June 2008. 10 Succeeded Trevor Sprigg on 11 March 2008. 11 Deceased 17 January 2008. 12 Resigned from the Liberal Party to sit as an Independent on 8 February 2008. 6 Parliament of Western Australia

MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

THIRTY-SEVENTH PARLIAMENT – First Session

President Hon NICHOLAS DAVID GRIFFITHS

Chair of Committees Hon SAMUEL GEORGE ERNEST CASH

Deputy Chairmen of Committees Hon GRAHAM THOMAS GIFFARD Hon RAYMOND JAMES HALLIGAN Hon SIMON McDONNELL O’BRIEN Hon KENNETH DUNSTAN ELDER TRAVERS 1Hon SHEILA MILLS

Member Region Party

Archer, Hon Shelley Frances...... Mining and Pastoral...... Ind. Baston, Hon Kenneth Charles...... Mining and Pastoral...... Lib. Benson-Lidholm, Hon Matthew Francis, BA, DipEd ...... South West...... ALP Cash, Hon Samuel George Ernest, LLB (Hons), LLM, BBus, FCIS...... North Metropolitan ...... Lib. Catania, Hon Vincent Alexander...... Mining and Pastoral...... ALP Chance, Hon Kimberley Maurice...... Agricultural...... ALP Collier, Hon Peter Charles...... North Metropolitan ...... Lib. 2Criddle, Hon. Murray John...... Agricultural...... Nat. Dermer, Hon Edmund Rupert Joseph, BSc (Hons), DipEd ...... North Metropolitan ...... ALP Donaldson, Hon Bruce Kirwan...... Agricultural...... Lib. Doust, Hon Catherine Esther ...... South Metropolitan ...... ALP 3Duncan, Hon Wendy Maxine, BA, GradDip (Business)...... Agricultural...... Nat. Ellery, Hon Suzanne Mary ...... South Metropolitan ...... ALP Ellis, Hon Brian Charles...... Agricultural...... Lib. Faragher, Hon Donna Evelyn Mary, BA (Hons), GradDipEd, MEd (Hons)...... East Metropolitan...... Lib. Farina, Hon Adele, BA, LLB ...... South West...... ALP Fels, Hon Anthony James...... Agricultural...... Lib. Ford, Hon Jonathan Robert, JP ...... Mining and Pastoral...... ALP Giffard, Hon Graham Thomas, BA, MA ...... North Metropolitan ...... ALP Griffiths, Hon Nicholas David, LLB...... East Metropolitan...... ALP Hallett, Hon Nigel Charles ...... South West...... Lib. Halligan, Hon Raymond James, PNA ...... North Metropolitan ...... Lib. House, Hon Barry John, BEc, JP ...... South West...... Lib. Llewellyn, Hon Paul Vincent, BSc, MSc...... South West...... GWA McSweeney, Hon Robyn Mary, BA, JP ...... South West...... Lib. Mills, Hon Sheila, BA...... South Metropolitan ...... ALP

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MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL – continued

Member Region Party

Moore, Hon Norman Frederick, BA, DipEd ...... Mining and Pastoral...... Lib. Morton, Hon Helen Margaret ...... East Metropolitan...... Lib. O’Brien, Hon Simon McDonnell...... South Metropolitan ...... Lib. Pham, Hon Batong Vu...... East Metropolitan...... ALP Ravlich, Hon Ljiljanna Maria, BA (SocSc), DipEd, DipEd (Admin) ...... East Metropolitan...... ALP Scott, Hon Barbara Mary...... South Metropolitan ...... Lib. Talbot, Hon Sally Elizabeth, BA (Hons), DPhil, ARCM ...... South West...... ALP Travers, Hon Kenneth Dunstan Elder...... North Metropolitan ...... ALP Watson, Hon Giz, BSc ...... North Metropolitan ...... GWA

ALP – Australian Labor Party GWA – Greens (WA) Lib. – Liberal Party Nat. – The Nationals

1 Appointed 5 December 2007. 2 Resigned 2 January 2008. 3 Succeeded Hon Murray Criddle on 19 February 2008.

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OFFICERS OF PARLIAMENT

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

Clerk of the Assembly P.J. McHugh Deputy Clerk J.D. Mandy, BA Clerk Assistant (Committees) K.M. Robinson, BA (Hons), MA Clerk Assistant (Procedure) E.M. Kerr BA PGradDip (Pol St) (from April 2008) Sergeant-at-Arms Dr J.M. Lawrinson BA (Hons), PHD (from April 2008)

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Clerk of the Legislative Council and Clerk of the Parliaments M. Peacock Deputy Clerk N. R. Lake Clerk Assistant (House) D. Allison, BA Clerk Assistant (Committees) P.A. Grant, BA (Hons), LLB Usher of the Black Rod C. Hunt

PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Executive Manager R. Bremner, DipPersMgt, BBus, GradDipBus, CMAHRI, JP

Deputy Executive Manager and R. Hunter, GradCertBus, CertMgt, Human Resources Manager AMAHRI

Reporting Services Manager B. Corey, BA and ACSR

Building Services Manager G. MacDonald, CPEng, MIEAust

Catering Services Manager E. Schijf, GradDipBus, MBA

Finance Manager D.G. Timmerman, B Bus CPA (from 28 July 2008)

Information Technology Manager J. Buchanan

Library and Information Services Manager J.A. Ballantyne, BAppSc

Security Manager K.L. Craig

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COMMITTEES OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

STANDING COMMITTEES

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND JUSTICE STANDING COMMITTEE

Members: Mr Tony O’Gorman, MLA (Chair); Ms Katie Hodson-Thomas, MLA (Deputy Chair); Mr Shane Hill, MLA; Mrs Judy Hughes, MLA; Dr Graham Jacobs, MLA

Additional members for the Inquiry into the Prosecution of Assaults and Sexual Offences only (from 25 October 2006): Dr Elizabeth Constable, MLA; Hon Dr Judy Edwards, MLA; Mr Rob Johnson, MLA

Staff: Principal Research Officer: Mr Brian Gordon Research Officer: Ms Jovita Hogan

Reports: Report 6: Inquiry into the Prosecution of Assaults and Sexual Offences (LA 3794) – presented 10 April 2008

ECONOMICS AND INDUSTRY STANDING COMMITTEE

Members: Mr Bob Kucera, MLA (Chair); Mr Grant Woodhams, MLA (Deputy Chair); Hon. Dr Judy Edwards, MLA; Mr Mick Murray, MLA; Mr Tony Simpson, MLA

Additional member for the Inquiry into the Karrinyup Lakes Lifestyle Village only (from 8 May 2008): Mr Tony O’Gorman, MLA

Staff: Principal Research Officer: Dr Loraine Abernethie Research Officer: Ms Vanessa Beckingham

Reports: Report 9: Water Licensing and Services (LA 3651) – presented 28 February 2008 Report 10: Karrinyup Lakes Lifestyle Village (LA 3993) – presented 19 June 2008

EDUCATION AND HEALTH STANDING COMMITTEE

Members: Hon. Tom Stephens, MLA (Chair); Mr Terry Waldron, MLA (Deputy Chair from 19 June 2008); Hon John Day, MLA (from 19 May 2008); Hon. Dr Kim Hames, MLA (Member and Deputy Chair until 15 May 2008); Mr Paul Papalia, MLA; Mr Martin Whitely, MLA

Staff: Principal Research Officer: Dr David Worth (from 7 March 2008) Research Officer: Mr Timothy Hughes (from 21 July 2008) Research Officer Mr Roy Tester (from 5 February – 11 June 2008)

Reports: Report 12: Initiatives in the Remote Indigenous Communities of the Torres Strait Region Communities (LA 3512) – presented 26 February 2008 Report 13: Ways Forward – Beyond the Blame Game: Some Successful Initiatives in Remote Indigenous Communities in WA (LA 3889) presented 15 May 2008

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE

Members: Mr John Quigley, MLA (Chair); Dr Steve Thomas, MLA (Deputy Chair); Mr Terry Redman, MLA; Mr Peter Watson, MLA; Mr Ben Wyatt, MLA

Staff: Principal Research Officer: Ms Katherine Galvin (from 7 April 2008) Principal Research Officer: Dr Julia Lawrinson (until 4 April 2008) Research Officer: Ms Dawn Dickinson

Reports: Report 9: Inquiry into Funding Arrangements for Western Australian Infrastructure Projects (LA 3890) – presented 15 May 2008

SESSIONAL COMMITTEES

PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES COMMITTEE

Assembly Hon. Fred Riebeling, MLA, Speaker; Mr Brendon Grylls, MLA; Mr Shane Hill, MLA; Members: Mr John McGrath, MLA; Ms Jaye Radisich, MLA; Mr Tony Simpson, MLA (from 12 March 2008); Mr Trevor Sprigg, MLA (until 17 January 2008)

Staff: Secretary: Mr Russell Bremner

Note: This Committee meets jointly with the Parliamentary Services Committee of the Legislative Council.

PROCEDURE AND PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE

Members: Hon Fred Riebeling, MLA, Speaker (Chair), Ms Dianne Guise, MLA, Deputy Speaker; Mr Paul Andrews, MLA; Mr Rob Johnson, MLA; Mr Max Trenorden, MLA

Staff: Principal Research Officer: Dr Julia Lawrinson (from 7 April 2008) Principal Research Officer: Ms Liz Kerr (until 7 April 2008) Advisory Officer: Mr Peter McHugh Advisory Officer: Mr John Mandy

Reports: Report 1: Review of E-Petitions (LA 3715) – presented 20 March 2008 Report 2: Report on Persons Referred to in the Legislative Assembly: Mr Paul Frewer (LA 3763) – presented 3 April 2008 Report 3: Report on Persons Referred to in the Legislative Assembly: Mr Mike Allen (LA 3887) – presented 15 May 2008 Report 4: Review of the Legislative Assembly Committee System (Part A) (LA 3888) – presented 15 May 2008 Report 5: Corruption and Crime Commission Report on Behalf of the Procedure and Privileges Committee of the Legislative Assembly: Inquiry Conducted into Alleged Misconduct by Mr John Edwin McGrath MLA, Mr John Robert Quigley MLA and Mr Benjamin Sana Wyatt MLA (LA 3936) – presented 10 June 2008 Report 6: Report on Persons Adversely Referred to in the Legislative Assembly: Mr Noel Crichton-Browne (LA 3995) – presented 19 June 2008

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COMMITTEES OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

STANDING COMMITTEES

ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS STANDING COMMITTEE

Members: Hon. Sheila Mills, MLC (Chair); Hon. Bruce Donaldson, MLC (Deputy Chair); Hon. Kate Doust, MLC; Hon. Paul Llewellyn, MLC; Hon. Robyn McSweeney, MLC

Staff: Advisory Officer (General): Dr Vincent Cusack Committee Clerk: Ms Linda Omar

Reports: Report 11: Annual Report 2007 (LC 3729) – presented 27 February 2008 Report 12: Overview of Petitions (LC 3811) – presented 10 March 2008 Report 13: A Petition on Consumer Utility Hardship (LC 3899) – presented 10 April 2008

ESTIMATES AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

Members: Hon. Giz Watson, MLC (Chair), Hon. Kenneth (Ken) Travers, MLC (Deputy Chair), Hon. Sheila Mills, MLC; Hon. Helen Morton, MLC; Hon. Brian Ellis, MLC

Staff: Advisory Officer (General): Ms Lisa Peterson Committee Clerk Mrs Lisa Parrella (until 14 April 2008) Committee Clerk: Mrs Carolyna Malouf (from 29 April 2008)

Reports: Report 11: Budget of the Office of the Auditor General (LC 3654) – presented 20 February 2008 Report 12: Balga Works Program (LC 4019) – presented 29 May 2008 Report 13: Annual Report 2007 (LC 4169) – presented 26 June 2008

LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Members: Hon. Graham Giffard, MLC (Chair); Hon. Giz Watson, MLC (Deputy Chair); Hon. Ken Baston, MLC; Hon. Peter Collier, MLC; Hon. Sally Talbot, MLC; Hon. Helen Morton, MLC

Staff: Advisory Officer (Legal): Ms Denise Wong Advisory Officer (General): Ms Amanda Gillingham (for Report 12) Committee Clerk: Mr Mark Warner

Reports: Report 12: Surrogacy Bill 2007 (LC 3865) – presented 3 May 2008

PROCEDURE AND PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE

Members: Hon. Nick Griffiths, MLC, President (Chair); Hon. George Cash, MLC (Deputy Chair) ; Hon. Graham Giffard, MLC; Hon. Ray Halligan, MLC; Hon. Simon O'Brien, MLC; Hon. Ken Travers, MLC; Hon. Sheila Mills, MLC

Officers: Mr Malcolm Peacock, (Clerk) Mr Nigel Lake (Deputy Clerk) Mr Donald Allison (Clerk Assistant (House)

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Reports: Report 15: Observation 3 of the Report of the Select Committee of Privilege on a Matter Arising in the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations (LC 3814) – presented 20 March 2008 Report 16: Referral of Letters by Resolution of the House on 20 February 2008 Regarding the Report of the Select Committee of Privilege on a Matter Arising in the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations (LC 3815) – presented 20 March 2008 Report 17: Referral of Letters by Resolution of the House on 20 February 2008 Regarding the Report of the Select Committee of Privilege on a Matter Arising in the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations – Mr Noel Crichton- Browne (LC 3869) – presented 8 April 2008 Report 18: Referral of Letters by Resolution of the House on 20 February 2008 Regarding the Report of the Select Committee of Privilege on a Matter Arising in the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations – Hon Julian Grill (LC 3870) – presented 8 April 2008

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION STANDING COMMITTEE

Members: Hon. Barry House, MLC (Chair); Hon. Ed Dermer, MLC (Deputy Chair); Hon. Matthew (Matt) Benson-Lidholm, MLC; Hon. Vincent Catania, MLC; Hon. Nigel Hallett, MLC

Staff: Advisory Officer (General): Ms Suzanne Veletta Committee Clerk: Ms Jan Paniperis

Reports: Report 7: Annual Report 2007 (LC 3974) – presented 13 May 2008 Report 8: Inquiry into the Management of Asbestos Containing Materials in Western Australian State Schools (LC 4086) – presented 18 June 2008

UNIFORM LEGISLATION AND STATUTES REVIEW COMMITTEE

Members: Hon. Simon O’Brien, MLC, (Chair); Hon. Matthew (Matt) Benson-Lidholm, MLC; Hon. Donna Faragher; MLC, Hon. Sheila Mills, MLC

Staff: Clerk Assistant (Committees: Mr Paul Grant (19 March 2008 to 27 May 2008) Advisory Officer (Legal): Dr Colin Huntly (until 19 March 2008) Advisory Officer (Legal): Ms Anne Turner (from 18 June 2008) Committee Clerk: Ms Jan Paniperis

Reports: Report 24: Cross-border Justice Bill 2007 (LC 3641) – presented 19 February 2008 Report 25: Medical Practitioners Bill 2006 (LC 3642) – presented 19 February 2008 Report 26: Legal Profession Bill 2007 (LC 3643) – presented 19 February 2008 Report 27: Consumer Credit (Bill Facilities) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2007 (Qld) (LC 3750) – presented 11 March 2008 Report 28: Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Amendment Bill 2007 (LC 4005) – presented 27 May 2008 Report 29: Sentence Administration (Interstate Transfer of Community Based Sentences) Bill 2007 (LC 4006) – presented 27 May 2008

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Report 30: Co-operatives Bill 2007 (LC 4007) – presented 27 May 2008 Report 31: Road Traffic (Administration) Bill 2007, Road Traffic (Vehicles) Bill 2007, Road Traffic (Authorisation to Drive) Bill 2007, Road Traffic (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2007 and Road Traffic (Vehicles) (Taxing) Bill 2007 (LC 4018) – presented 29 May 2008

SESSIONAL COMMITTEES

PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES COMMITTEE

Council Members The President, Hon. George Cash, MLC; Hon. Vince Catania, MLC; Hon. Robyn McSweeney, MLC; Hon. Sheila Mills, MLC; Hon. Sally Talbot, MLC

Staff: Secretary: Mr Russell Bremner

Note: This Committee can meet jointly with the Parliamentary Services Committee of the Legislative Assembly

SELECT COMMITTEES

POLICE RAID ON THE SUNDAY TIMES SELECT COMMITTEE

Members: Hon. George Cash, MLC (Chair); Hon. Adele Farina, MLC; Hon. Giz Watson, MLC

Staff: Clerk Assistant (Committees): Mr Paul Grant Research Officer: Mr Peter Axford Committee Clerk: Mr David Driscoll Committee Clerk: Ms Linda Omar

Reports: This Select Committee was appointed on 14 May 2008 and was to report to the House no later than 12 August 2008. On 7 August 2008 the Legislative Council was prorogued and the Select Committee ceased to exist.

APPROPRIATENESS OF POWERS AND PENALTIES FOR BREACHES OF PARLIAMENTARY PRIVILEGE AND CONTEMPTS OF PARLIAMENT

Members: Hon. Nick Griffiths, MLC, President (Chair), Hon. George Cash, MLC; Hon. Kim Chance, MLC; Hon. Kate Doust, MLC; Hon. Norman Moore, MLC; Hon. Giz Watson, MLC

Staff: Advisory Officer (General): Mrs Lisa Peterson Committee Clerk: Mrs Carolyna Malouf

Reports: This Select Committee was appointed on 5 June 2008 and was to report to the House no later than 9 September 2008. On 7 August 2008 the Legislative Council was prorogued and the Select Committee ceased to exist.

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JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES

JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON DELEGATED LEGISLATION

Members: Mr Paul Andrews, MLA, (Chair); Hon. Ray Halligan, MLC, (Deputy Chair); MLC; Hon. Vincent Catania, MLC; Hon. Barbara Scott, MLC; Hon. Ken Travers, MLC; Dr Graham Jacobs, MLA (until 13 February 2008); Mr Tony McRae, MLA; Mr Tony Simpson, MLA (until 10 April 2008); Mr Christian Porter, MLA (from 13 February 2008); Mr Murray Cowper, MLA (from 10 April 2008)

Staff: Advisory Officer (Legal): Ms Susan O’Brien Advisory Officer (Legal): Mrs Felicity Mackie (until 13 February 2008) Advisory Officer (Legal): Mrs Christine Kain Advisory Officer (Legal): Mrs Anne Turner (from 20 February 2008 to 18 June 2008) Advisory Officer (Legal): Ms Andrea McCallum (from 5 May 2008) Committee Clerk: Mr David Driscoll

Reports: Report 24: Town of Claremont – Standing Orders Local Law 2007 (LC 3644) – presented 19 February 2008 Report 25: University Statutes: Curtin University of Technology – Statute No. 7 – The Council; and Murdoch University – Amending Statutes – No. 5 and No. 17 (LC 3812) – presented 20 March 2008 Report 26: Issues Arising Under Health Local Laws (LC 3813) – presented 20 March 2008 Report 27: Annual Report 2007 (LC 3963) – presented 8 May 2008

JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE COMMISSIONER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE*

Members: Hon. Dr Judy Edwards, MLA (Chair); Hon. Barbara Scott, MLC (Deputy Chair); Dr Elizabeth Constable, MLA; Hon. Ken Travers, MLC

Staff: Principal Research Officer: Ms Dawn Dickinson

*Committee established 19 June 2008

JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE CORRUPTION AND CRIME COMMISSION

Members: Hon Ken Travers, MLC (Chair); Mr Matt Birney (Deputy Chair from 2 April 2008); Hon John Day, MLA (Member and Deputy Chair until 20 March 2008); Hon. Ray Halligan, MLC; Hon. Dr Judy Edwards (from 6 May 2008); Mrs Judy Hughes, MLA (until 6 May 2008)

Staff: Principal Research Officer: Mr Scott Nalder (from 3 June 2008) Principal Research Officer Andrea McCallum (until 30 April 2008) Research Officer Ms Nicole Burgess (from 15 July 2008) Research Officer Mr Roy Tester (until 5 February 2008)

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COMMITTEE REPORTS 1998 to 2008

NOTE: Digest No. 25 (1st Session of the 35th Parliament, 1997–1998) contains a full listing of all Committee reports tabled in the Parliament of Western Australia from 1870 until 7 August 1998 (the date of prorogation of the 1st Session of the 35th Parliament). Please refer to Digest No. 25 for any queries associated with these reports.

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS 1998 to 2008 LA Paper Committee Title Report Title Date Tabled No. Select Committee on Perth’s Air Quality Final Report 21 May 1998 1424 Select Committee into the Misuse of Drugs Final Report – Finding the 20 Aug 1998 98 Act 1981 Right Balance Discussion Paper – Making Select Committee on Crime Prevention Western Australia Safer – Have 26 Nov 1998 472 Your Say Select Committee into the Human Final Report 22 Apr 1999 881 Reproductive Technology Act 1991 Select Committee on Crime Prevention Interim Report 17 Jun 1999 1034 Select Committee on Crime Prevention Final Report 23 Sep 1999 169 Select Committee on Pricing of Petroleum Final Report 12 Oct 2000 332 Products

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY REPORTS OF THE PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE* 1998 to 2008 LA Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report on the Western Australian Tourism Commission Sponsorship 4 Feb 1998 1138A Agreement with the Global Dance Foundation Inc. Discussion Paper No. 1: Telehealth 30 Apr 1998 1362 Discussion Paper No. 2: Tele–education 18 Jun 1998 1500 Interim Report – Nature and Full Extent of State Support for the Iron and Steel 15 Oct 1998 255 (Mid West) Project 1998 Follow-up Report on the Western Australian Tourism Commission Sponsorship 29 Oct 1998 312 Agreement with Global Dance Foundation Inc. Follow-up Report on Western Australian Government Financial Assistance to 3 Dec 1998 518 Industry Report – December 1998 Interim Report on the State Budget Estimates Information and Process in the 3 Dec 1998 519 Legislative Assembly – December 1998 Report of Activities – March 1997 to February 1999 6 May 1999 931

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LA Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report No. 42: Role of Government in an Online Environment 18 Nov 1999 391A Report No. 43: Report on the Administration of the Constitutional Centre of 25 Nov 1999 460A Western Australia Report No. 44: Review of the Auditor General’s Reports Nos 1 to 5 of 1999 23 Mar 2000 764 Report No. 45: State Budget Estimates Information and Processes in the 25 May 2000 927 Legislative Assembly Report No. 46: Review of the Auditor General’s Reports Nos 6 to 9 of 1999 19 Oct 2000 373A Report No. 47: Second Interim Report on the Nature and Full Extent of State 9 Nov 2000 382 Support for the Iron and Steel (Mid West) Project Report No. 48: Community Service Obligations in the Western Australian 15 Nov 2000 496A Public Sector Report No. 49: Accountability and Not-for-Profit Organisations 23 Nov 2000 548A Report No. 50: Activities from March 1999 to January 2001 2 Aug 2001 446 Report 1: Public Accounts Committee Annual Report 2001–2002 22 Aug 2002 174 Report 2: Inquiry into the Use of Visiting Medical Practitioners in the Western 5 Dec 2002 606 Australian Public Health System Report 3: The 2001–2002 Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General: 15 May 2003 1118 A Performance Review Report 4: Annual Report 2002–2003 14 Aug 2003 1376 Report 5: Inquiry into Hospital Trust Accounts 4 Dec 2003 1884 Report 6: Inquiry into the Port Coogee Development 4 Dec 2003 1895 Report 7: Inquiry into Contracts Entered Between Consolidated Constructions 16 Sept 2004 2772 Pty Ltd and Main Roads WA and the Public Transport Authority Report 8: Inquiry into Developer Contributions for Costs Associated with Land 21 Oct 2004 2920 Development Report 9: Annual Report 2003–2004 11 Nov 2004 3050 Report 1: Inquiry into the Intergovernmental Agreement on the Reform of 19 May 2005 440 Commonwealth–State Financial Relations Report 2: Annual Report 2004–2005 22 Sep 2005 821 Report 3: Review of the Financial Management Bill 2005 and the Auditor 6 April 2006 1395 General Bill 2005 Report 4: Local Government Accountability in Western Australia 28 Sep 2006 2010 Report 5: Annual Report 2005–2006 26 Oct 2006 2154 Report 6: Review of Reports of the Auditor General 2005–2006 30 Nov 2006 2255 Report 7: Annual Report 2006–2007 18 Oct 2007 3371 Report 8: Review of the Reports of the Auditor General 2006–2007 22 Nov 2007 3471 Report 9: Inquiry into Funding Arrangements for Western Australian 15 May 2008 3890 Infrastructure Projects * Prior to 8 September 1999, the Committee was named the Public Accounts and Expenditure Review Committee.

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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON UNIFORM LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS 1998 to 2000 LA Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report No. 21: Uniform Legislation 9 Apr 1998 1326 Report No. 22: Co-operatives Law 21 May 1998 1428 Report No. 23: Financial System Reform 13 May 1999 955 Report No. 24: Competition Policy and Reform Utility Sector 1 Jul 1999 1094 Committee Report of Activities – Fourth Annual Report: November 1996 to 28 Oct 1999 288 October 1999 Report No. 25: Organ Donation and Transplantation 23 Nov 2000 546

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY REPORTS OF THE PROCEDURE AND PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE* 1998 to 2008 LA Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Mr Clive Birch – Report on Person Referred to in the Legislative Assembly 10 Sep 1998 157 Mr John Vern Mawson – Report on Person Referred to in the Legislative 10 Sep 1998 158 Assembly Mr Torrance Mendez – Report on Person Referred to in the Legislative 10 Sep 1998 159 Assembly Mr John Grljusich – Report on Person Referred to in the Legislative 13 May 1999 958 Assembly Reports on the Modernisation of the Standing Orders Volume One 13 May 1999 953A Volume Two 13 May 1999 953B Volume Three 1 Jun 1999 984 Report on Audio/Visual Broadcasting of the Proceedings of the Legislative 16 Nov 1999 373 Assembly Report on the Trial of the Modernised Standing Orders 18 Nov 1999 389 Report on Company referred to in the Legislative Assembly – MFA Finance 29 Mar 2000 [not tabled] Pty Ltd First Report on the Implementation of the Legislative Assembly Standing 5 Apr 2000 811 Committee System Wally and Robin Hinricks – Report on Persons Referred to in the Legislative 3 May 2000 859 Assembly Report on Pecuniary Interests and Address in Reply Standing Orders 25 May 2000 928 Report on the Operation of the Legislative Assembly Standing Committee 22 Jun 2000 998 System Report on Outstanding Issues to be Considered by the House 16 Nov 2000 495

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LA Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Mr Gervase Purich – Report on Person Referred to in the Legislative 23 Nov 2000 557 Assembly Report on Standing Order No. 90, Anticipating Debate 9 Aug 2001 464 Terry E. O’Connor – Report on Person Referred to in the Legislative 30 Aug 2001 534 Assembly Report on the Operations of the Estimates Committees 18 April 2002 1390 Report on Minor Adjustments to the Standing Orders 9 May 2002 1433 Noel Crichton-Brown – Report on Person Referred to in the Legislative 13 June 2002 1564 Assembly Report on a Code of Conduct for Members of the Legislative Assembly of 27 Feb 2003 800 Western Australia A Review of the Government’s Response to the Recommendations Contained in the Procedure and Privileges Committee’s Report of the Operations of the 20 Mar 2003 933 Estimates Committee (2001) and a Review of the Operations of Estimates Committee in 2002 Report 2: Use of Video-Conferencing by Legislative Assembly Committees 19 Jun 2003 1203 Report 4: Changes to Prorogation and Extended Sessions 23 Sept 2003 1643 Report 5: Parliamentary Privilege and its Linkage to the UK House of 13 May 2004 2348 Commons Report 6: Questions on Notice 17 Jun 2004 2447 Report 7: Estimates Committees Standing Orders 17 Jun 2004 2448 Report 8: Legislative Assembly Meeting Times 17 Jun 2004 2449 Report 1: Report on Persons Referred to in the Legislative Assembly, Dr 22 Sept 2005 824 Ananth Pullela Report 2: Premier’s Statement Standing Order 23 Nov 2005 1103 Report 3: Inquiry into a Matter Referred to the Committee by the Legislative 22 Dec 2005 1161 Assembly on 1 December 2005 Report 1: Report on Persons Referred to in the Legislative Assembly, Mr 9 Mar 2006 1333 Malcolm Shervill and Mr David Caporn Report 2: Minor Adjustments to the Standing Orders 13 April 2006 1432 Report 3: Effective Repetition: Decision in Buchanan v Jennings 13 Apr 2006 1433 Report 4: Minor Change to the Standing Orders 15 Sep 2006 1842 Report 5: Members of Parliament (Financial Interests) Act 1992 Review 23 Nov 2006 2231 Report 6: Standing and Select Committees’ Terms of Reference and Report 23 Nov 2006 2232 Dates – Standing Order 255 Report 7: Review of the Premier’s Statement Temporary Order and Other 23 Nov 2006 2233 Matters Relating to Extended Session Parliaments Report 1: Report on Persons Referred to in the Legislative Assembly Mr 22 Mar 2007 2518 Guiseppe (Joe) Passione Report 2: Inquiry into the Member for Murchison-Eyre’s Unauthorised 20 Jun 2007 2854/2855 Release of Committee Documents and Related Matters Report 3: Standing Committee Designation 5 Apr 2007 2584 Report 4: Report on Persons Referred to in the Legislative Assembly – Mr 27 Nov 2007 3481 Malcolm McCusker AO QC

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LA Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 1: Review of E-Petitions 20 Mar 2008 3715 Report 2: Report on Persons Referred to in the Legislative Assembly: Mr 3 Apr 2008 3763 Paul Frewer Report 3: Report on Persons Referred to in the Legislative Assembly: Mr 15 May 2008 3887 Mike Allen Report 4: Review of the Legislative Assembly Committee System (Part A) 15 May 2008 3888 Report 5: Corruption and Crime Commission Report on Behalf of the Procedure and Privileges Committee of the Legislative Assembly: Inquiry 10 Jun 2008 3936 Conducted into Alleged Misconduct by Mr John Edwin McGrath MLA, Mr John Robert Quigley MLA and Mr Benjamin Sana Wyatt MLA Report 6: Report on Persons Adversely Referred to in the Legislative 19 Jun 2008 3995 Assembly: Mr Noel Crichton-Browne  Prior to 8 September 1999, the Committee was named the Standing Orders and Procedure Committee.

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY REPORTS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND JUSTICE STANDING COMMITTEE 2001 to 2008 LA Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 1: Annual Report 2001–2002 26 Sept 2002 281 Report 2: Emergency Services Legislation in Western Australia 7 Nov 2002 473 Report 3: Annual Report 2002–2003 4 Dec 2003 1883 Report 4: Impact of the Arts in Regional Western Australia 28 Oct 2004 2966 Report 5: Annual Report 2003–2004 11 Nov 2004 3049 Report 1: Annual Report 2004–2005 1 Sept 2005 741 Report 2: Annual Report 2005–2006 14 Sept 2006 1843 Report 3: Inquiry into Fire and Emergency Services Legislation 19 Oct 2006 2120 Report 4: Inquiry into Western Australia’s Natural Disaster Relief 10 May 2007 2690 Arrangements Report 5: Annual Report 2006–2007 16 Aug 2007 3035 Report 6: Inquiry into the Prosecution of Assaults and Sexual Offences 10 Apr 2008 3794

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY REPORTS OF THE ECONOMICS AND INDUSTRY STANDING COMMITTEE 2001 to 2008 LA Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 1: Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry 13 Dec 2001 1046 Report 2: Bellevue Hazardous Waste Fire Inquiry 27 Jun 2002 1629 Report 3: Annual Report 2001–2002 22 Aug 2002 176

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LA Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 4: Proceedings of a Public Forum 8 November 2002 27 Feb 2003 798 Report 5: Inquiry into the Western Australian Strata Management Industry 26 Jun 2003 1266 Report 6: Interim Report on the Sustainability of the Dairy Industry in Western 29 Aug 2003 1436 Australia Report 7: Annual Report 2002–2003 30 Oct 2003 1687 Report 8: The Sustainability of the Dairy Industry in Western Australia 4 Dec 2003 1904 Report 9: Annual Report 2003–2004 23 Sept 2004 2815 Report 10: Vanadium Resources at Windimurra 11 Nov 2004 3051 Issues Paper: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy [not tabled] Report 1: Progress Report – Inquiry into Production and Marketing of 23 June 2005 554 Foodstuffs Report 2: Annual Report 2004–2005 18 Aug 2005 706 Report 3: Interim Report – Inquiry into Production and Marketing of Foodstuffs 1 Sept 2005 742 Report 4: Inquiry into the Production and Marketing of Foodstuffs 30 Mar 2006 1369 Report 5: Annual Report 2005–2006 28 Sep 2006 2012 Report 6: The State Government’s Role in Developing and Promoting 14 Jun 2007 2790 Information Communications Technology (ICT) in Western Australia Report 7: Annual Report 2006–2007 30 Aug 2007 3068 Report 8: Issues Paper 8, Recovery and Recycling of Used Oil in Western 29 Nov 2007 3493 Australia Report 9: Water Licensing and Services 28 Feb 2008 3651 Report 10: Karrinyup Lakes Lifestyle Village 19 Jun 2008 3993

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY REPORTS OF THE EDUCATION AND HEALTH STANDING COMMITTEE 2001 to 2008 LA Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 1: Adequacy and Availability of Dental Services in Regional, Rural, and 18 Apr 2002 1391 Remote Western Australia Report 2: Rural, Remote and Indigenous Health: Current Issues 13 Jun 2002 1565 Report 3: Annual Report 2001–2002 28 Aug 2002 175 Report 4: Annual Report 2002–2003 28 Aug 2003 1435 Report 5: The Role and Interaction of Health Professionals in the Western 25 Sep 2003 1533 Australian Public Health System: Report on International Travel Report 6: The Role and Interaction of Health Professionals in the Western 13 May 2004 2350 Australian Public Health System Report 7: Annual Report 2003–2004 21 Oct 2004 2922 Report 8: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Western Australia 29 Oct 2004 2974 Report 1: Interim Report on Changes to the Post Compulsory Curriculum in 22 Dec 2005 1162 Western Australia

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LA Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 2: Swimming Pool Program in Remote Communities 22 Jun 2006 1613 Report 3: Changes to the Post Compulsory Curriculum in Western Australia 29 Jun 2006 1625 Report 4: Annual Report 2004–2005 31 Aug 2006 1796 Report 5: Annual Report 2005–2006 31 08 2006 1797 Report 6: Where From? Where to? A Discussion Paper on Remote Aboriginal 05 Apr 2007 2583 Communities Report 7: Initiatives in the Remote Indigenous Communities of Cape York 21 Jun 2007 2857 Report 8: Inquiry into the Cause and Extent of Lead Pollution in the Esperance 06 Sep 2007 3084 Area Report 9: Annual Report 2006–2007 27 Sep 2007 3200 Report 10: An Examination of Indigenous Employment by the State 15 Nov 2007 3435 Report 11: A Successful Initiative – Family Income Management 29 Nov 2007 3492 Report 12: Initiatives in the Remote Indigenous Communities of the Torres 26 Feb 2008 3512 Strait Region Report 13: Ways Forward – Beyond the Blame Game: Some Successful 15 May 2008 3889 Initiatives in Remote Indigenous Communities in WA

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS 1998 to 2008 LC Paper Committee Title Report Title Date Tabled No. Select Committee on Native Title Rights in Western Report – Proposal to Travel 8 Apr 1998 1517 Australia Select Committee on Native Title Rights in Western Report 10 Nov 1998 384 Australia Select Committee of Privilege on a Failure to Report 8 Dec 1998 561 Produce Documents under Summons Select Committee on Native Title Legislation Report 10 Dec 1998 590 Select Committee of Privilege on a Failure to Report 25 May 1999 1075 Produce Documents under Summons Select Committee on Immunisation and Vaccination Final Report 11 Aug 1999 9 Rates1 Select Committee on Finance Broking Industry in Extension of Time 18 Oct 2000 390 Western Australia Select Committee on Finance Broking Industry in Special Report 8 Nov 2000 481 Western Australia Select Committee on Finance Broking Industry in Special Report 23 Nov 2000 604 Western Australia Select Committee on Finance Broking Industry in Final Report 1 May 2001 19 Western Australia Select Committee on Rules, Orders and Usage of the Interim Report 5 Mar 2003 793 House Select Committee on Rules, Orders and Usage of the Final Report 12 Mar 2003 838 House Select Committee on Advocacy for Children Proposal to Travel 2 Dec 2003 1751 (Appointment of a Commissioner for Children) Select Committee on Advocacy for Children Final Report 2 Jul 2004 2416 (Appointment of a Commissioner for Children) Select Committee on Worker’s Compensation First Report 21 Sep 2004 2579 Select Committee on Workers’ Compensation Final Report 17 Nov 2004 2925 Select Committee on the Reserves (Reserve 43131) Final Report 18 Nov 2004 2935 Bill 2004 Select Committee on the Adequacy of Foster Care Assessment Procedures by the Department for Final Report 24 Aug 2006 1783 Community Development Select Committee on the Department of Education Final Report 7 Dec 2006 2338 and Training Select Committee into Public Obstetric Services Final Report 30 Aug 2007 3087

1 Report was presented to the President of the Legislative Council on 24 July 1999 and ordered to be printed.

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LC Paper Committee Title Report Title Date Tabled No. Select Committee of Privilege on a Matter Arising in the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Special Report 13 Nov 2007 3465 Operations Select Committee of Privilege on a Matter Arising in the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Final Report 13 Nov 2007 3466 Operations

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REPORTS OF THE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE 1998 to 2008 LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report No. 42: Criminal Law Amendment Bill (No. 1) 1998 19 May 1998 1600 Report No. 43: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Amendment Bill 1997 14 Oct 1998 786 Report No. 44: Weapons Bill 1998 2 Dec 1998 549 Report No. 45: Acts Amendment (Sexuality Discrimination) Bill 1997 10 Dec 1998 587 Report No. 46: Forensic Procedures and DNA Profiling 10 Dec 1998 588 Report No. 47: Statutes (Repeals and Minor Amendments) Bill 1998 15 Jun 1999 1119 Addendum 11 Aug 1999 13 Report No. 48: Forensic Procedures and DNA Profiling: The Committee’s Investigations in Western Australia, Victoria, South Australia, The United 19 Oct 1999 269 Kingdom, Germany and United States of America Report No. 49: Acts Amendment (Sexuality Discrimination) Bill 1997 clause 8, 29 Mar 2000 824 proposed sections 35O(3) and 35P(3) Extension of Time – Rights in Water and Irrigation Amendment Bill 1999 2 May 2000 904 Extension of Time – Rights in Water and Irrigation Amendment Bill 1999 30 May 2000 1015 Report No. 50: Electoral Amendment (Constitutional Provisions) Bill 1997 1 Jun 2000 1024 Report No. 51: Rights in Water and Irrigation Amendment Bill 1999 20 Jun 2000 1066 Report No. 52: The State Superannuation Bill 1999 10 Oct 2000 270 Addendum 11 Oct 2000 347 Report No. 53: Sentencing Matrix Bill 1999 18 Oct 2000 389 Report No. 54: Child Welfare Amendment Bill 1998 22 Nov 2000 574 Report 1: Corporations (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2001, Corporations (Ancillary Provisions) Bill 2001, Corporations (Administrative Actions) Bill 2001, 19 Jun 2001 423 Corporations (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2001 Report 2: Co-operative Schemes (Administrative Actions) Bill 2001 and the 28 Jun 2001 448 Agricultural and Veterinary Chemical (Western Australia) Amendment Bill 2001 Report 3: Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2001 and Road Traffic Amendment 13 Sep 2001 660 (Vehicle Licensing) Bill 2001 Report 4: Acts Amendment (Federal Courts and Tribunals) Bill 2001 23 Oct 2001 793 Report 5: Consumer Credit (Western Australia) Amendment Bill 2001 23 Oct 2001 794 Report 6: Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill 2001 and the Electoral Amendment 23 Oct 2001 795 Bill 2001 Proposal to Travel

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LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Special Report: Intergovernmental Agreements, Uniform Schemes and Uniform 6 Nov 2001 850 Laws: Amendments to Standing Orders 230(c) and (d) Report 7: Electronic Transactions Bill 2001 7 Nov 2001 865 Report 8: Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill 2001 and the Electoral Amendment 27 Nov 2001 905 Bill 2001 Report 9: Child Support (Adoption of Laws) Amendment Bill 2001 26 Feb 2002 1238 Report 10: Child Welfare Amendment Bill 2001 12 Mar 2002 1265 Report 11: Statutes (Repeals and Minor Amendments) Bill 2001 12 Mar 2002 1266 Report 12: Corporations (Consequential Amendments) Bill (No 2) 2001 14 Mar 2002 1286 Report 13: Corporations (Consequential Amendments) Bill (No 3) 2001 19 Mar 2002 1294 Report 14: Interim Report on Offshore Minerals Bill 2001, Offshore Minerals (Registration Fees) Bill 2001 and Offshore Minerals (Consequential Amendments) 21 Mar 2002 1302 Bill 2001 Report 15: Criminal Investigation (Exceptional Powers) and Fortification Removal 19 May 2002 1405 Bill 2001 Report 16: Taxation Administration Bill 2001, Taxation Administration (Consequential Provisions) (Taxing) Bill 2001 and Taxation Administration 16 Oct 2002 338 (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2001 Report 17: An Overview of the Committee’s Operations: First Session of the 22 Oct 2002 376 Thirty Sixth Parliament May 1 to August 9 2002 Report 18: Sentencing Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2002 and the 23 May 2002 1075 Sentence Administration Bill 2002 Report 19: Environment Protection Amendment Bill 2002 23 May 2003 1074 Report 20: Statutes (Repeals and Minor Amendments) Bill 2001 10 Jun 2003 1115 Report 21: Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003 and the Corruption and 9 Dec 2003 1811 Crime Commission Amendment Bill 2003 Report 22: Magistrates Court Bill 2003, Magistrates Court (Civil Proceedings) Bill 28 Sep 2004 2651 2003 and Courts Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2003 Report 23: Road Traffic Amendment (Dangerous Driving) Bill 2004 27 Oct 2004 2791 Report 24: State Administrative Tribunal Bill 2003 and the State Administrative 27 Oct 2004 2792 Tribunal (Conferral of Jurisdiction) Amendment and Repeal Bill 2003 Report 25: Young Offenders Amendment Bill 2003 16 Nov 2004 2917 Report 26: An Overview of the Committee’s Operations: Second Session of the 19 Nov 2004 2943 Thirty–Sixth Parliament (August 2002 to November 2004) Report 1: Limitation Bill 2005 and Limitation Legislation Amendment and Repeal 15 Sept 2005 724 Bill 2005 Report 2: Annual Report 2005 14 Mar 2006 1200 Report 3: Taxi Amendment Bill 2005 23 Mar 2006 1360 Report 4: Criminal Investigation Bill 2005, Criminal Investigation (Consequential 20 Sep 2006 1897 Provisions) Bill 2005 and Criminal and Found Property Disposal Bill 2005 Report 5: Parental Support and Responsibility Bill 2005 2 Nov 2006 2196 Report 6: Annual Report 2006 7 Dec 2006 2335

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LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 7: Biosecurity and Agriculture and Management Bill 2006, Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Repeal and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2006 and 03 Apr 2007 2588 Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Rates and Charges Bill 2006 Report 8: Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Western Australia) Bill 2005 26 Jun 2007 2838 Report 9: Criminal Law and Evidence Amendment Bill 2006 30 Aug 2007 3086 Report 10: Acts Amendment (Consent to Medical Treatment) Bill 2006 25 Oct 2007 3441 Report 11: Annual Report 2007 06 Dec 2007 3603 Report 12: Surrogacy Bill 2007 03 May 2008 3865

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS 1998 to 2001 and 2005 to 2008 (Committee reappointed on 30 June 2005) LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report No. 21: The Estimates of Expenditure 1998/99 17 Jun 1998 1710 Report No. 22: Resignation of Mr Gary Byron, Director General, Ministry of 2 Jul 1998 11 Justice Report No. 23: Proposal to Travel 19 Aug 1998 98 Report No. 24: Summons to Produce Documents Issued Pursuant to Section 5 of 14 Oct 1998 263 the Parliamentary Privileges Act 1891 Report No. 25: Proposal to Travel 25 Nov 1998 483 Report No. 26: ComsWest 16 Dec 1998 645 Report No. 27: The Estimates of Expenditure 1999/2000 22 Jun 1999 1082 Extension of Time – Transport Co-ordination Amendment Bill 1998 30 Mar 2000 834 Extension of Time – Transport Co-ordination Amendment Bill 1998 10 May 2000 944 Report No. 28: The Estimates of Expenditure 2000/2001 21 Jun 2000 1083 Report No. 29: Financial Management of Prisons 29 Jun 2000 1133 Report No. 30: Transport Co-ordination Amendment Bill 1998 29 Jun 2000 1134 Report No. 31: Financial Administration and Audit Amendment Bill 1999 12 Oct 2000 356 Report No. 32: Environmental Health in Aboriginal Communities in the Kimberley 16 Nov 2000 526 Region Report No. 33: The Provision of Health Services in the Kimberley Region of 23 Nov 2000 597 Western Australia: Dental Health Report No. 34: Aboriginal Health Workers in the Kimberley Region 1 May 2001 21 Report 1: Legislative Council Financial Processes and Procedures 20 Oct 2005 910 Report 2: Annual Report 2004–2005 1 Dec 2005 1138 Report 3: Energy Safety Bill 2005 and Energy Safety Levy Bill 2005 10 May 2006 1518 Report 4: Budget Estimates 2005/06 29 Aug 2006 1801 Report 5: Hearings in Relation to the Annual Budget Estimates 2006/07 29 Aug 2006 1802

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LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 6: Financial Management Bill 2006, Financial Legislation Amendment and 21 Nov 2006 2247 Repeal Bill 2006 and Auditor General Bill 2006 Special: Special Report on a Matter of Privilege 21 Mar 2007 2386 Report 7: Annual Report 2006 29 May 2007 2736 Report 8: Budget Estimates 2006/07 16 Aug 2007 3013 Report 9: Interim Report on the Balga Works Inquiry: Request for a Member of the 18 Sep 2007 3133 Legislative Assembly to Appear before the Committee Report 10: Annual Hearings in Relation to the Budget Estimates 2007/08 27 Sep 2007 3256 Report 11: Budget of the Office of the Auditor General 20 Feb 2008 3654 Report 12: Balga Works Program 29 May 2008 4019 Report 13: Annual Report 2007 26 Jun 2008 4169

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS* 2001 to 2008 LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 1: Overview of Petitions and Inquiries August 2001 to December 2001 14 Mar 2002 1285 Report 2: Sessional Report on Inquiries and Petitions January 1 to August 9 2002 25 Sep 2002 264 Report 3: Petition Opposing the Gnarabup Waste Water Treatment Plant 16 Oct 2002 339 Report 4: Petition Objecting to the Proposal to Establish a Sewage Pumping Station 17 Dec 2002 674 in Heseltine Park, Glenleigh Road, Busselton Report 5: Gene Technology Bill 2001 and the Gene Technology Amendment Bill 5 Dec 2002 591 2001 Proposal to Travel Report 6: Swimming Pool Fencing 17 Dec 2002 675 Report 7: Petition of Barry Granville Waller 13 Jun 2003 1142 Report 8: Gene Technology Bill 2001 and Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2001 11 Jul 2003 1225 Report 9: Petition on the Upgrade of Albany Residential College 19 Dec 2003 1856 Report 10: Chemical Use by the Agriculture Protection Board 1970–1985 21 Oct 2004 2755 Report 11: Alcoa Refinery at Wagerup Inquiry 28 Oct 2004 2807 Report 12: Interim Report of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs in Relation to a Petition on the Provision of Mental Health Services in 12 Nov 2004 2899 Western Australia Report 13: A Petition on Primary Midwifery Care 16 Nov 2004 2819 Report 14: An Overview of Petitions and Inquiries – Second Session of the Thirty- 19 Nov 2004 2947 Sixth Parliament (August 2004 to November 2004) Report 1: Preventing the Entry and Establishment of Cane Toads into Western 15 Sept 2005 723 Australia Report 2: Overview of Petitions 22 Sept 2005 778 Report 3: Overview of Petitions 1 Dec 2005 1137 Report 4: Annual Report 2005 23 Mar 2006 1361

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LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 5: Overview of Petitions 24 Aug 2006 1782 Report 6: Overview of Petitions 6 Dec 2006 2316 Report 7: A Petition into the Proposed Marina at Point Peron 7 Dec 2006 2334 Report 8: Local Government Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2006 03 Apr 2007 2587 Report 11: Annual Report 2007 27 Feb 2008 3729 Report 12: Overview of Petitions 20 Mar 2008 3811 Report 13: A Petition on Consumer Utility Hardship 10 Apr 2008 3899 * Prior to 24 May 2001, the Committee was named the Standing Committee on Constitutional Affairs.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS* 1998 to 2001 LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report No. 20: A Petition Regarding Application for Registration as a Painter 17 Mar 1998 1441 Under the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 of James Allison Report No. 21: Statutes (Repeals And Minor Amendments) Bill (No. 2) 1997 1 Apr 1998 1494 Report No. 22: Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Bill 1998 27 May 1998 1631 Report No. 23: Petitions Regarding Voluntary Euthanasia 9 Jun 1998 1658 Report No. 24: A Petition Regarding the Funding and Care Provided to People 23 Jun 1998 1731 With Acquired Brain Injury Report No. 25: Rail Safety Bill 1998 23 Jun 1998 1734 Report No. 26: Government Railways (Access) Bill 1998 15 Sep 1998 160 Report No. 27: Dangerous Goods (Transport) Bill 1998 and the Dangerous Goods 13 Oct 1998 243 (Transport) (Consequential Provisions) Bill 1998 Report No. 28: Gas Pipelines Access (Western Australia) Bill 1998 12 Nov 1998 408 Report No. 29: Friendly Societies (Western Australia) Bill 1998 and the Friendly 19 Nov 1998 460 Societies (Taxing) Bill 1998 Report No. 30: Overview of Petitions March 1997 – August 1998 8 Dec 1998 562 Report No. 31: A Petition Regarding Debt Imposition on Local Government 18 Dec 1998 654 Authorities for Meat Inspection Fees Report No. 32: Crimes at Sea Bill 1999 and Proposed Intergovernmental 4 May 1999 1008 Agreements Report No. 33: A Petition Requesting the Successful Establishment of a Tidal 13 May 1999 1046 Power Project in Doctor’s Creek Derby Report No. 34: Commonwealth Places (Mirror Taxes Administration) Bill 1998 19 May 1999 1076 Report No. 35: A Petition Regarding the Actions of the City of Fremantle 19 May 1999 1081 Concerning Ocean View Lodge Report No. 36: A Petition to Preserve Swanbourne Village by Opposing the 22 Jun 1999 1148 Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment No. 982/33 – Regional Roads (Part 3)

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LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report No. 37: A Petition Objecting to the Practice of Landfilling with 1 Jul 1999 1200 Demolition Waste in the Area of Bird and Jackson Roads in Mundijong Report No. 38: A Seminar on The Parliaments’ Role in Treaty Making, Canberra 11 Aug 1999 10 24 and 25 June 19992 Report No. 39: A Petition Requesting the Legislative Council to Inquire Into the 11 Aug 1999 11 City of Perth’s Ownership of Lot 17, Mindarie/Tamala Park3 Report No. 40: A Petition Opposing the Potential for Serious Road Accidents at the Bunbury Highways Junctions (Singleton, Golden Bay, Madora and Secret 11 Aug 1999 12 Harbour)4 Report No. 41: Overview of Petitions August 1998 – August 1999 14 Sep 1999 157 Report No. 42: Prisoners (International Transfer) Bill 1999 13 Oct 1999 245 Report No. 43: Standing Order 134 Concerning a Petition Regarding Issues of 28 Oct 1999 306 Community Concern in Regard to the City of Albany Report No. 44: Financial Relations Agreement (Consequential Provisions) Bill 23 Nov 1999 435 1999 and the State Entities (Payments) Bill 1999 Report No. 45: New Tax System Price Exploitation Code (Western Australia) Bill 23 Nov 1999 436 1999 and New Tax System Price Exploitation Code (Taxing) Bill 1999 Report No. 46: The Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Western Australia) Bill 7 Dec 1999 516 1999 Report No. 47: A Petition Regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 7 Dec 1999 517 Report No. 48: A Petition Requesting that Community Based Midwifery be 14 Dec 1999 566 Included in State Health Services Report No. 49: Correction to Report 38: A Seminar on the Role of Parliaments in 2 May 2000 903 Treaty Making: Canberra June 24 and 25 1999 Report No. 50: A Petition into Homeswest and the Department of Land Administration Policies: Opposing the Proposed Subdivision of Land Owned by 2 May 2000 905 Homeswest in Spencer Park, Albany Report No. 51: First Home Owner Grant Bill 2000 23 May 2000 986 Report No. 52: A Petition into Denmark Agricultural School – Requesting the 23 May 2000 987 Retention of the Buildings which have Housed the School Since the 1940s Report No. 53: Dairy Industry and Herd Improvement Legislation Repeal Bill 20 Jun 2000 1065 2000 Report No. 54: A Petition Requesting the Suspension of the Joint Venture Tender Process and Community Consultation with Respect to the Leighton Marshalling 9 Aug 2000 16 Yards Redevelopment5 Report No. 55: A Petition Opposing the Closure of the Swimming Pool at 9 Aug 2000 17 Yanchep National Park6 Report No. 56: Overview of Petitions – August 1999 to August 2000 7 Sep 2000 204 Report No. 57: Acts Amendment (Australian Datum) Bill 2000 10 Oct 2000 334 Report No. 58: Electronic Transactions Bill 2000 7 Nov 2000 473

2 Report was presented to the Clerk of the Legislative Council on 26 July 1999 and ordered to be printed. 3 Report was presented to the Clerk of the Legislative Council on 26 July 1999 and ordered to be printed. 4 Report was presented to the Clerk of the Legislative Council on 26 July 1999 and ordered to be printed. 5 Report was presented to the Clerk of the Legislative Council on 14 July 2000 and ordered to be printed. 6 Report was presented to the Clerk of the Legislative Council on 1 August 2000 and ordered to be printed.

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LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report No. 59: A Petition Requesting Action to Cut Fuel Costs 14 Nov 2000 509 Report No. 60: First Home Owner Grant Amendment Bill 2000 16 Nov 2000 531 Report No. 61: Rural Business Development Corporation Bill 2000 23 Nov 2000 596 Report No. 62: A Petition Objecting to the Practice of Landfilling with 1 May 2001 20 Demolition Waste in the Area of Bird and Jackson Roads in Mundijong: Part 2 * Prior to 12 March 1998, the Committee was named the Standing Committee on Constitutional Affairs and Statutes Revision and from 24 August 2001 was named the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION* 1998 to 2008 LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report No. 4: The Events Surrounding the Denial of Tenure to the Late Dr David 10 Mar 1998 1389 Rindos by the University of Western Australia7 Report No. 5: Hairdressers Registration Repeal Bill 19978 10 Mar 1998 1390 Report No. 6: Distribution Adjustment Assistance Scheme (DAAS): Guidelines 23 Jun 1998 1730 Report No. 7: School Education Bill 1997: Interim Report 5 Aug 1998 12 Report No. 8: Government Domestic Air Travel and Associated Reservations 8 Sep 1998 141 Contract (DATC) Report No. 9: School Education Bill 1997: Final Report 23 Sep 1998 183 Addendum to Report 9 of the School Education Bill 1997 27 Oct 1998 183 Report No. 10: Distribution Adjustment Assistance Scheme and the Committee’s 10 Dec 1998 589 Third and Sixth Reports Report No. 11: Labour Relations Legislation Amendment Act 1997 and Labour 24 Jun 1999 1158 Relations Legislation Amendment (No. 2) Bill 1997 Report No. 12: Administration of Environmental Complaints Relating to Public 15 Sep 1999 163 Health: A Case Study Report No. 13: Outsourcing and Contracting Out: Investigations in the United 15 Sep 1999 164 Kingdom Report No. 14: Inquiry into Government Proposals for the Sale or Lease of Westrail 21 Sep 1999 185 Freight Operations Report No. 15: The Appeals and Review Processes for Western Australian 1 Jun 2000 1023 Universities Report No. 16: Discussion Paper in Relation to the Remedies available to 5 Sep 2000 176 Recipients of Contracted–Out Government Services Addendum 10 Oct 2000 333 Report No. 17: Parliament and Commercial Confidentiality – Contracts between the 22 Nov 2000 576 Public and Private Sectors

7 Report was presented to the President of the Legislative Council on 4 December 1997 and ordered to be printed. 8 Report was presented to the President of the Legislative Council on 23 December 1997 and ordered to be printed.

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LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report No. 18: Overview Report 2000 23 Nov 2000 593 Report 1: Planning Appeals Amendment Bill 2001 27 Mar 2002 1321 Report 2: A Sessional Overview of the Committee’s Operations: First Session of the 26 Sept 2002 277 Thirty-Sixth Parliament (May 2001 to August 2003) Report 3: Economic Regulation Authority Bill 2002 30 May 2003 1076 Report 4: Transfer of Management of Fremantle Cemetery to the Metropolitan 10 Dec 2003 1826 Cemeteries Board Report 5: Petition on Western Power’s Underground Power Policy 11 Nov 2003 1842 Report 6: Local Government Act 1995 12 Dec 2003 1852 Report 7: The Impact of State Government Action and Processes on the Use and 14 May 2004 2211 Enjoyment of Freehold and Leasehold Land in Western Australia Report 8: Interim Report on Water Services in Western Australia 11 Nov 2004 2883 Report 9: A Petition on Increases in Motor Vehicle Stamp Duty 12 Nov 2004 2898 Report 10: Local Government Rating System and Distribution of Funds 19 Nov 2004 2945 Report 11: A Sessional Overview of the Committee’s Operations: Second Session 19 Nov 2004 2946 of the Thirty-Sixth Parliament (August 2002 to November 2004) Report 12: Financial Administration Legislation Amendment Bill 2005 21 June 2005 429 Report 1: Annual Report 2005 1 Dec 2005 1136 Report 2: Compliance of the Department of Health with Recommendations of the Auditor General’s 2001 Report on Life Members; Management of Deliberate Self- 21 Sep 2006 1906 Harm in Young People Report 3: Annual Report 2006 7 Dec 2006 2336 Report 4: A Matter Arising from the Committee’s Annual Report 2006 – 02 May 2007 2634 Management of Asbestos Containing Materials in Western Australian Schools Report 5: The Water Resources Legislation Amendment Bill 2006 22 May 2007 2721 Report 6: The Inquiry into the Governance of Western Australia’s Water Resources 27 Sep 2007 3257 Report 7: Annual Report 2007 13 May 2008 3974 Report 8: Inquiry into the Management of Asbestos Containing Materials in 18 June 2008 4086 Western Australian State Schools * Prior to 24 May 2001 the Committee was named the Standing Committee on Public Administration and in 2001 it was reformed as the Standing Committee on Public Administration and Finance (a committee which also included aspects of the former Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations, minus this committee’s function of conducting annual hearings into the Western Australian Government’s estimates of expenditure). In 2005 it was again formed as the Standing Committee on Public Administration.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON UNIFORM LEGISLATION AND STATUTES REVIEW* 2001 to 2008 LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 1: Offshore Minerals Bill 2001, Offshore Minerals (Registration Fees) Bill 26 Jun 2002 1543 2001 and Offshore Minerals (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2001 Report 2: The Work of the Committee during the First Session of the Thirty-Sixth 21 Aug 2002 135 Parliament – May 2001 to August 9 2002 Report 3: Censorship Amendment Bill 2002 17 Oct 2002 353 Report 4: Trans–Tasman Mutual Recognition (Western Australia) Bill 2002 17 Oct 2002 354 Report 5: National Crime Authority (State Provisions) Amendment Bill 2002 28 Nov 2002 544 Report 6: Terrorism (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2002 12 Dec 2002 639 Report 7: Unclaimed Money (Superannuation and RSA Providers) Bill 2002 2 Apr 2003 911 Report 8: Gas Pipelines Access (Western Australia) (Reviews) Amendment Bill 10 Apr 2003 961 2003 Report 9: Consumer Credit (Western Australia) Amendment Bill 2002 6 May 2003 1014 Report 10: Acts Amendment and Repeal (Competition Policy) Bill 2002 10 Jun 2003 1114 Report 11: Higher Education Bill 16 Sep 2003 1435 Report 12: Criminal Code Amendment Bill 2003 2 Dec 2003 1749 Report 13: Human Reproductive Technology Amendment Bill 2003 and Human 10 Dec 2003 1828 Reproductive Technology Amendment (Prohibition of Human Cloning) Bill 2003 Report 14: Commonwealth Powers (De Facto Relationships) Bill 2003 6 Apr 2004 2107 Report 15: Australian Crime Commission (Western Australia) Bill 2003 22 Jun 2004 2285 Report 16: Firearms Amendment Bill 2003 22 Jun 2004 2286 Report 17: Architects Bill 2003 29 Jun 2004 2333 Report 18: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Amendment (Cross 17 Aug 2004 2452 Boarder) Bill 2004 Report 19: Uniform Legislation and Supporting Documentation 27 Aug 2004 2541 Report 20: Reserves (National Parks, Conservation Parks and Nature Reserves) 28 Sep 2004 2652 Bill 2004 Report 21: Consumer Credit (Western Australia) Code Regulations Amendment 16 Nov 2004 2916 Draft Order 2004 Report 22: Reserves (National Parks, Conservation Parks and Other Reserves) Bill 18 Nov 2004 2930 2004 Report 23: The Work of the Committee During the Second Session of the Thirty- 18 Nov 2004 2932 Sixth Parliament August 13 2002 to November 16 2004 Report 24: Consumer Credit (Western Australia) Act 1996: Consumer Credit 3 May 2005 295 Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2004 (Qld) Report 25: Petroleum Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2005 21 Jun 2005 428 Special Report: Standing Order 230A – Referral of Uniform Legislation and 30 Aug 2005 654 Reporting Time Frames

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LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 1: Consumer Credit (Firefighter’s Benefit Fund) Amendment Regulation 13 Sep 2005 677 (No. 1) (Qld) Report 2: Standard Time Bill 2005 20 Sep 2005 739 Report 3: Trade Measurement Bill 2005 and Trade Measurement Administration 19 Oct 2005 884 Bill 2005 Report 4: Defamation Bill 2005 19 Oct 2005 885 Report 5: Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2005 15 Nov 2005 1002 Report 6: Inquiry into the Agreement of the Council of Australian Government on 30 Nov 2005 1109 September 27 2005 to Strengthening Counter-Terrorism Laws Report 7: Annual Report 2005 1 Dec 2005 1135 Report 8: Statutes Law Revision Bill 2005 4 Apr 2006 1378 Report 9: Consumer Credit (Western Australia) Act 1996 – Consumer Credit 4 Apr 2006 1379 (Charge Card) Amendment Regulations (No.1) 2005 (Qld) Report 10: Consumer Credit and Trade Measurement Amendment Bill 2006 (Qld) 25 May 2006 1542 Report 11: Terrorism (Preventative Detention) Bill 2005 13 Jun 2006 1572 Report 12: Consumer Protection Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2005 27 Jun 2006 1632 Report 13: Water Efficiency Labelling Standards Bill 2006 20 Sep 2006 1896 Report 14: Food Bill 2005 27 Sep 2006 1948 Special Report: Practical Implications of Clause 8.3c of the Committee’s Term of 19 Oct 2006 2139 Reference Report 15: Industrial Training Amendment Bill 2006 22 Nov 2006 2267 Report 16: Interim Report on the Intergovernmental Agreement on the Reform of 22 Nov 2006 2268 Commonwealth-State Financial Relations Report 17: Annual Report 2006 1 May 2007 2623 Report 18: Consumer Credit (Queensland) and Another Act Amendment Bill 2007 10 May 2007 2706 (Qld) Report 19: Administrative Practices and Procedures and Parliamentary Processes Involving Treaties Entered Into, or Proposed to be Entered Into, by the 20 Jun 2007 2821 Commonwealth Report 20: Road Traffic Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2007 18 Sep 2007 3132 Report 21: Statutes (Repeals and Minor Amendments Bill) 2006 16 Oct 2007 3349 Report 22: National Environment Protection Council (Western Australia) 16 Oct 2007 3350 Amendment Bill 2007 Report 23: Human Reproductive Technology Amendment Bill 2007 18 Oct 2007 3417 Report 24: Cross-border Justice Bill 2007 19 Feb 2008 3641 Report 25: Medical Practitioners Bill 2006 19 Feb 2008 3642 Report 26: Legal Profession Bill 2007 19 Feb 2008 3643 Report 27: Consumer Credit (Bill Facilities) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2007 11 Feb2008 3750 (Qld) Report 28: Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Amendment Bill 2007 27 Feb 2008 4005 Report 29: Sentence Administration (Interstate Transfer of Community Based 27 Feb 2008 4006 Sentences) Bill 2007 Report 30: Co-operatives Bill 2007 27 Feb 2008 4007

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LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 31: Road Traffic (Administration) Bill 2007, Road Traffic (Vehicles) Bill 2007, Road Traffic (Authorisation to Drive) Bill 2007, Road Traffic 29 Feb 2008 4018 (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2007 and Road Traffic (Vehicles) (Taxing) Bill 2007 * Prior to 17 August 2005 the Committee was named the Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and General Purposes.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 1998 to 2000 LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report No. 1: Environmental Protection Amendment Bill 1997 29 Apr 1998 1562 Report No. 2: Management of and Planning for the Use of State Forests in Western 8 Sep 1998 101 Australia: The Regional Forest Agreement Process9 Report No. 3: The National Conferences of Public Works and Environment 10 Nov 1998 455 Committees Report No. 4: Management of and Planning for the Use of State Forests in WA – 14 Mar 2000 605 The Sustainability of Current Logging Practices10 Report No. 5: 1999 National Conference of Parliamentary Public Works and 14 Mar 2000 606 Environment Committees11 Report No. 6: The Management and Sustainability of the Western Rock Lobster 23 May 2000 985 Report No. 7: The Conservation and Land Management Amendment Bill 1999 and 20 Jun 2000 1076 the Forest Products Bill 1999 Report No. 8: 2000 National Conference of Parliamentary Public Works and 5 Sep 2000 175 Environment Committees Report No. 9: The Quality of Perth’s Water Supply 23 Nov 2000 594

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REPORTS OF PROCEDURE AND PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE* 1998 to 2008 LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report on Proposed Amendments to Standing Orders Recommended by a Select 10 Mar 1998 1393 Committee on the Committee System Second Report on Proposed Amendments to Standing Orders Incorporating 31 Mar 1998 1479 Sessional Orders Adopted 10 April 1997

9 Report was presented to the President of the Legislative Council on 27 August 1998 and ordered to be printed. 10 Report was presented to the President of the Legislative Council on 16 December 1999 and ordered to be printed. 11 Report was presented to the President of the Legislative Council on 16 December 1999 and ordered to be printed.

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LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Third Report – Proposed Amendment to Standing Order 134 Providing for a Right 19 Aug 1998 1522 of Reply Report on the Treatment of Evidence by Standing Committees 12 Oct 2000 357 Interim Report on a Matter of Privilege: A Failure to Produce Documents under 19 Dec 2000 22 Summons Report 1: First Report Regarding an Order of Reference made on Wednesday, 21 Jun 2001 435 May 30 2001 Report 2: The Relationship Between SOs 164 and 195 and Statements by Ministers 22 Aug 2001 589 and Parliamentary Secretaries Report 3: Report in Relation to Proposals: (1) To Alter the Membership and Functions of the Legislation Committee and Establish a New Standing Committee 21 Mar 2002 1300 as a Consequence; (2) To Repeal SO 72 and Substitute a New SO 72 (Report 3) Report 4: Part I – Deletion of Reference to Certain Standing Orders to Requirement for “Seconding”; Part II – SO 230 Adjournment of Debate at 25 Sept 2002 265 Conclusion of 2nd Reading Speech Report 5: Standing Order 73 – Time Limits on Speeches 26 Sept 2002 278 Report 6: Report on SO 61A – Consideration of Committee Reports; SO 230 – 13 Nov 2002 458 Order of Reference; and SO 229 – Debate on First Reading Report 7: Report on an Order of Reference Made December 5 2002 Relating to 8 April 2004 2113 Tabling a Paper on June 18 2002 Report 8: Matters Referred to the Committee and Other Miscellaneous Matters 16 Nov 2005 1012 Report 9: Standing Order 243 – Day Fixed for the Third Reading 30 May 2006 1552 Report 10: The Internet Broadcasting of Proceedings of the Legislative Council 30 May 2006 1553 Chamber Report 11: Referral of Tabled paper 2380 – Request by the Corruption and Crime 4 Apr 2007 2596 Commission for Access to and Use of Parliamentary Proceedings Report 12: In Relation to a Request for Power to Confer with a Select Committee 6 Jun 2007 2767 Report 13: Absence of a Member: Hon Margaret Rowe MLC 26 Jun 2007 2828 Report 14: Referral of a Matter of Privilege form the Select Committee of Privilege on a Matter Arising in the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial 6 Dec 2007 3602 Operations Report 15: Observation 3 of the Report of the Select Committee of Privilege on a 20 Mar 2008 3814 Matter Arising in the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations Report 16: Referral of Letters by Resolution of the House on 20 February 2008 20 Mar 2008 3815 Regarding the Report of the Select Committee of Privilege on a Matter Arising in the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations Report 17: Referral of Letters by Resolution of the House on 20 February 2008 8 Apr 2008 3869 Regarding the Report of the Select Committee of Privilege on a Matter Arising in the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations – Mr Noel Crichton-Browne Report 18: Referral of Letters by Resolution of the House on 20 February 2008 8 Apr 2008 3870 Regarding the Report of the Select Committee of Privilege on a Matter Arising in the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations – Hon Julian Grill * Prior to 24 May 2001 the Committee was named the Standing Orders Committee.

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JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION 1998 to 2004 LA Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Discussion Paper, April 1998: Secrecy under the Anti–Corruption Commission 9 Apr 1998 1325 Act Report No. 2: The Working Group of Parliamentary Committees with a Role to 11 June 1998 1470 Oversee Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Bodies Report No. 3: Report on Complaints made by Detective Sergeant Peter Coombs against the Anti-Corruption Commission, Special Investigator Geoffrey Miller QC 18 June 1998 1503 and Others Report No. 4: Report on Operational Accountability of the Anti-Corruption Commission and the Protection of Rights under the Anti-Corruption Commission 29 Oct 1998 313 Act Report No. 5: Amending the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988, December 23 Dec 1998 646 1998 Report No. 6: The Second Working Group Meeting of Parliamentary Committees with a Role to Oversee Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Bodies, December 23 Dec 1998 647 1998 Report No. 7: Annual Report: June 1997 to December 1998 13 May 1999 954 Report No. 8: Ministerial Response to the Committee’s Recommendations 3 June 1999 990 Report No. 9: A Report on the Special Investigation Conducted by Mr Geoffrey Miller QC: The Allegations, the Evidence, the Outcomes and their Relevance to 21 Dec 1999 598 Anti-Corruption within the Western Australian Police Service, December 1999 Report No. 10: Report on the Hearings held by the JSCACC in the Legislative 22 June 2000 993 Council Chamber, Parliament House, Perth, 5 May 2000 Report No. 11: The Investigative Powers and Operational Accountability of the 10 Aug 2000 110 Anti-Corruption Commission Report 1: Joint Standing Committee on the Anti-Corruption Commission Annual 17 Oct 2002 369 Report 2001–2002 Report 2: Integrity within the Public Sector: Review of the Anti-Corruption 19 Dec 2002 773 Commission Report 3: Explanatory Report – Integrity within the Public Sector 3 April 2003 995 Report 4: Report on Hearing with the Anti-Corruption Commission on 7 April 17 April 2003 1052 2003 Report 5: Annual Report 2002–2003 11 Sept 2003 1475 Report 6: Report on the Hearing with the Anti-Corruption Commission on 25 23 Oct 2003 1642 August 2003 Report 7: National Conference of Parliamentary Oversight Committees of Anti- 4 Dec 2003 1905 Corruption Crime Bodies 2003 Report 8: Report on the Hearing with the Anti-Corruption Commission 29 March 13 May 2004 2349 2004

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REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE CORRUPTION AND CRIME COMMISSION 2004 to 2008 LA Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 1: Report on the Hearing with the Corruption and Crime Commission on 5 26 Aug 2004 2706 July 2004 Report 2: Examination of the 2003–2004 Annual Report of the Corruption and Crime 12 Nov 2004 3081 Commission Report 1: Annual Report 2004–2005 25 Aug 2005 724 Report 2: Correspondence from Mr Kevin Hammond, Commissioner of the Corruption and Crime Commission and Mr Malcolm McCusker QC, Parliamentary 30 Aug 2005 731 Inspector Report 3: Inquiry into Legislative Amendments to the Corruption and Crime 17 Nov 2005 1074 Commission Act 2003 Report 4: Acting Parliamentary Inspector’s Report in the Matter of an Allegation 22 Mar 2006 1359 Concerning the Honourable John D’Orazio MLA Report 5: Examination of the 2004–2005 Annual Report of the Corruption and Crime 30 Mar 2006 1368 Commission Report 6: Examination of the 2004–2005 Annual Report of the Parliamentary 6 Apr 2006 1394 Inspector of the Corruption and Crime Commission Report 7: Report into Clarification Sought by the Joint Standing Committee on the 11 May 2006 1509 Corruption and Crime Commission Report 8: Public Hearing with the Corruption and Crime Commission on 3 May 2006 15 June 2006 1588 Report 9: Inquiry into the Future Operation of Witness Protection Programmes in 15 June 2006 1589 Western Australia Report 10: Interim Report on the Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003 22 June 2006 1614 Report 11: Public Hearing Examining Outreach Programmes of the Corruption and 31 Aug 2006 1798 Crime Commission Report 12: Annual Report 2005–2006 21 Sep 2006 1875 Report 13: Ombudsman’s Redress Guidelines: Information for Complaints 19 Oct 2006 2122 Report 14: Public Hearing with the Corruption and Crime Commission on 30 August 19 Oct 2006 2123 2006 Report 15: Public Hearing with the Parliamentary Inspector of the Corruption and 26 Oct 2006 2152 Crime Commission on 16 August 2006 Report 16: Joint Standing Committee on the Corruption and Crime Commission to 26 Oct 2006 2153 Continue after Dissolution of Parliament Report 17: Inquiry into Future Operation of Witness Protection Programmes in WA: 30 Nov 2006 2256 Interim Report on ACC Reports into the Death of a Protected Witness Report 18: Hearing with the Corruption and Crime Commission on 22 November 22 Mar 2007 2519 2006 Report 19: Hearing with the Parliamentary Inspector of the Corruption and Crime 22 Mar 2007 2520 Commission on 12 December 2006 Report 20: Public Hearing with the Integrity Coordinating Group on 13 September 29 Mar 2007 2557 2006 Report 21: Report on Release of Records Pertaining to the Joint Standing Committee 29 Mar 2007 2558 on the Corruption and Crime Commission and its Predecessor

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LA Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 22: Public Hearing with the Corruption and Crime Commission on 21 March 5 Apr 2007 2581 2007 Report 23: Examination of the 2005–2006 Annual Report of the Corruption and 5 Apr 2007 2582 Crime Commission Report 24: Interim Report on Amendments to the Corruption and Crime Commission 17 May 2007 2715 Act 2003 – A Public Interest Monitor Report 25: Report on Past Misconduct Inquiry – Western Australian Police 17 May 2007 2716 Report 26: Inquiry into the Future Operation of Witness Protection Programmes in 14 Jun 2007 2787 Western Australia Report 27: Hearing with the Parliamentary Inspector of the Corruption and Crime 21 Jun 2007 2858 Commission on 9 May 2007 Report 28: Parliamentary Inspector’s Investigation and Review of the Acts and Proceedings of the Corruption and Crime Commission Concerning Mr John 18 Jul 2007 2860 D’Orazio MLA Report 29: Legislative and Procedural Matters Arising from the Parliamentary Inspector’s Investigation and Review of the Acts and Proceedings of the Corruption 14 Aug 2007 3028 and Crime Commission Concerning Mr John D’Orazio Report 30: Annual Report 2006–2007 20 Sep 2007 3123 Report 31: Inquiry into the Legislative Amendments to the Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003: The Role of the Corruption and Crime Commission in 9 Nov 2007 3439 Investigating Serious and Organised Crime in Western Australia

REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON DELEGATED LEGISLATION 1998 to 2008 LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report No. 30: Rottnest Island Amendment Regulations 1997 1 Apr 1998 1488 Report No. 31: Vocational Education and Training Amendment Regulations 1997 21 May 1998 1623 Report No. 32: Shire of Augusta-Margaret River – Local Law Relating to 16 Jun 1998 1700 Wallcliffe Reserve (Reserve 41545) Report No. 33: Road Traffic Code Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 1997 16 Jun 1998 1699 Report No. 34: Spent Convictions (Act Amendment) Regulations 1998 23 Jun 1998 1729 Report No. 35: Forest Management Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1998 21 Oct 1998 292 Report No. 36: Proposal to Travel 12 Nov 1998 410 Report No. 37: Town of Claremont – Tree Preservation Local Law 12 Nov 1998 414 Report No. 38: Spent Convictions (Act Amendment) (No. 3) 1998 16 Dec 1998 646 Report No. 39: Taxi Amendment Regulations 1998 4 May 1999 1007 Report No. 40: Fish Resources Management Amendment Regulations 1999 15 Jun 1999 1120 Report No. 41: Road Traffic (Licensing) Amendment Regulations 1999 and Road 22 Jun 1999 1147 Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Amendment Regulations 1999 Report No. 42: Shire of Denmark Signs Local Law 1999 23 Sep 1999 199 Report No. 43: Shire of Northampton Signs Local Law 13 Oct 1999 247

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LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report No. 44: Seventh Australasian and Pacific Conference on Delegated Legislation and Fourth Australasian and Pacific Conference on the Scrutiny of 26 Oct 1999 294 Bills – July 21, 22 and 23 1999 Sydney, New South Wales Report No. 45: Gas Standard (Gasfitting and Consumer Gas Installations) 10 Nov 1999 371 Regulations 1999 Report No. 46: By-laws of the Western Australian Trotting Association – Notice 7 Dec 1999 518 of Amendment Report No. 47: Rules of Harness Racing 1999 30 Mar 2000 831 Report No. 48: Meeting of the Working Group of Chairs and Deputy Chairs of 30 Mar 2000 833 Australian Scrutiny of Primary and Delegated Legislation Committees Report No. 49: Report No 2 in Relation to Gas Standards (Gasfitting and 4 Apr 2000 837 Consumer Gas Installations) Regulations 1999 Report No. 50: City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Sewerage and Drainage Local Law 5 Apr 2000 854 Report No. 51: Liquor Licensing Amendment Regulations (No 3) 1999 25 May 2000 1001 Report No. 52: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Amendment 20 Jun 2000 1067 Regulations (No 11) 1999 Report No. 53: Spent Convictions (Act Amendment) Regulations 2000 and Spent 22 Nov 2000 575 Convictions (Act Amendment) Regulations (No. 2) 2000 Report No. 54: City of Swan Local Law relating to Prevention and Abatement of 22 Nov 2000 583 Sand Drift Report 1: Port Authorities Regulations, September 2001 26 Sept 2001 705 Report 2: Model By-Laws Series “A” and Health Local Laws made by Local 20 Dec 2001 1108 Governments under the Health Act 1911 Report 3: Business Names Amendment Regulations 20 March 2002 1298 Report 4: City of Perth Code of Conduct Local Law 26 Sept 2002 271 Report 5: City of Melville Local Law relating to Signs, Hoardings and Billposting 5 Dec 2002 590 Report 6: Sessional Report – 28 June 2001 to 9 August 2002 20 March 2003 859 Report 7: Powers of Entry and Powers to make Local Laws that Affect Private 15 May 2003 1063 Land under the Local Government Act 1995 Report 8: Issues of Concern Raised by the Committee between 9 June 2003 and 19 19 April 2004 2123 December 2003 Report 9: Issues of concern raised by the Committee Between 20 December 2003 31 August 2004 2544 and 30 June 2004 with Respect to Local Laws Report 10: Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in relation to the Overview of the Committee’s Operations: Second Session of the 19 Nov 2004 2944 Thirty-Sixth Parliament (August 2002 to November 2004) Report 11: Shire of Nannup Local Law Parking and Parking Facilities 23 Aug 2005 597 Report 12: Spent Convictions (Act Amendment) Regulations 2005 22 Sept 2005 776 Report 13: Road Traffic (Fees for Vehicle Licences) Regulations (No. 2) 2004; 29 Nov 2005 1092 Road Traffic (Licensing) Amendment Regulations Report 14: Section 3 of the Interpretation Act 1984 29 Nov 2005 1093 Report 15: Annual Report 2005 29 Nov 2005 1094 Report 16: Issues of Concern Raised by the Committee Between 1 May 2005 and 30 June 2006 1554 30 April 2006

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LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 17: City of Subiaco Eating-House Local Law 2005 20 June 2006 1593 Report 18: Agricultural Produce (Egg Production Industry) Regulations 2006 24 Aug 2006 1781 Report 19: Oaths, Affidavits and Statutory Declarations (Act Amendment) 21 Sep 2006 1905 Regulations 2006 Report 20 : Western Australian College of Teaching Rules 2006 23 Nov 2006 2278 Report 21: Strata Titles General Amendment Regulations (No. 4) 2006 29 Nov 2006 2301 Report 22: Annual Report 2006 28 Mar 2007 2554 Report 23: Issues of Concern Raised by the Committee Between 1 May 2006 and 7 Jun 2007 2788 30 April 2007 with Respect to Local Laws Report 24:Town of Claremont – Standing Orders Local Law 2007 19 Feb 2008 3644 Report 25: University Statutes: Curtin University of Technology – Statute No. 7 – 20 Mar 2008 3812 The Council; and Murdoch University – Amending Statutes – No. 5 and No. 17 Report 26: Issues Arising Under Health Local Laws 20 Mar 2008 3813 Report 27: Annual Report 2007 8 May 2008 3963

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SUMMARY OF SITTINGS

FIRST SESSION, THIRTY–SEVENTH PARLIAMENT 2008

Proclamation to Summon Parliament ...... 22 March 2005 Opening Day ...... 29 March 2005 First Day of Sitting Legislative Assembly ...... 26 February 2008 First Day of Sitting Legislative Council ...... 19 February 2008 Last Day of Sitting Legislative Assembly ...... 19 June 2008 Last day of Sitting Legislative Council ...... 26 June 2008 Prorogation ...... 7 August 2008

Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Assembly Council Legislative Legislative Council Assembly Total Number of Number of Assembly Council Total Hours Month Hours Meeting Sittings Sittings Number of Number of Meeting to to Adjournment Adjourned Adjourned Sitting Days Sitting Days Adjournment Hrs Mins after after Hrs Mins Midnight Midnight Feb 08 3 6 20.55 29.45 nil nil

Mar 08 6 6 44.34 29.51 nil nil

Apr 08 6 6 41.38 35.54 nil nil

May 08 6 8 49.11 48.52 nil nil

Jun 08 6 9 43.12 58.26 nil nil

TOTAL 27 35 199.30 202.48 nil nil

STATISTICAL SUMMARY OF SESSIONS 1998 to 2008

Note: Refer to Digest No. 32 (2006) for the Statistical Summary of Sessions 1890–2006

Total hours from Petitions Questions Questions No. of Sitting Days Meeting to Bills Introduced Motions Moved Presented Asked on Notice Without Notice Year Adjournment

Session Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Parliament Total Council Assembly Council Assembly Council Assembly Council Assembly Council Assembly Council Assembly Council Assembly

2008 37 1 35 27 202.48 199.30 3 26 29 39 39 9 24 732 497 645 350

2007 37 1 59 54 308.02 399.21 5 70 75 72 98 13 63 1285 1210 1282 777

2006 37 1 65 66 396.07 470.15 2 67 69 30 94 17 61 4377 1754 1206 957

2005 37 1 56 58 341.35 436.47 11 99 110 56 83 13 52 3229 553 978 792

2002/04 36 2 181 159 1080.31 1246.26 34 241 275 123 434 36 40 2613 3293 1139 634

2001/02 36 1 94 91 557.20 739.05 18 105 123 63 211 30 40 839 1922 1579 1183

2000/01 35 4 30 27 176.24 184.11 19 84 103 31 60 45 34 1054 926 547 396

1999/00 35 3 68 61 362.13 432.24 32 113 145 39 133 31 53 2411 2923 1359 981

1998/99 35 2 72 64 398.00 486.03 37 91 128 72 253 50 41 1744 3427 1466 1037

1997/98 35 1 90 89 498 58 737 00 47 101 148 135 255 60 55 2036 4222 1832 1349

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BILL STATISTICS SUMMARY

Bills introduced into the Legislative Assembly 26 2007 Bills recommenced during 2008 in the Legislative Assembly 32

Bills introduced into the Legislative Council 3 2007 Bills recommenced during 2008 in the Legislative Council 47

TOTAL BILLS INTRODUCED 29

Total Bills Passed 49

Bills Negatived 3

(A) Acts Amendment (Assaults on Police Officers) 2008 (Mr. R. Johnson) (A) Human Reproductive Technology Amendment 2007 (C) Uranium Mining (Implementation of Government Commitments) 2007 (Hon G. Watson)

Bills Withdrawn from Notice Paper 0

Bills Removed from Notice Paper under Legislative Assembly Standing Order 144A 3

(A) Daylight Saving Amendment (No. 2) 2007 (Mr M.J. Birney) (A) Director of Public Prosecutions (Standing Committee) Amendment 2006 (Ms S.E. Walker) (A) Electricity Corporations Amendment 2006 (Mr M.W. Trenorden)

Bills Lapsed upon Prorogation of the 37th Parliament

Legislative Council 29

(A) Acts Amendment (Weapons) 2008 (A) Alcohol and Drug Authority Repeal 2005 (A) ANZAC Day Amendment 2005 (C) Constitution Amendment 2005 (A) Co-operatives 2007 (A) Dental 2005 (A) Education and Training Legislation Amendment and Repeal 2008 (A) Equal Opportunity Amendment 2006 (A) Freedom of Information Amendment 2007 (A) Gene Technology Amendment 2005 (C) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction (Hot Water Systems) 2007 (Hon. P. Llewellyn) (C) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction (Power Stations) 2008 (Hon. P. Llewellyn) (C) Industrial Relations Amendment 2008 (A) Information Privacy 2007 (A) Inheritance (Family and Dependants Provision) 2007 (C) Integrity of Parliamentary Process 2005 (Hon. P.G. Foss) (A) National Environment Protection Council (Western Australia) Amendment 2007 (A) Nuclear Facilities Prohibition 2007 (A) Occupational Safety and Health Legislation Amendment 2007

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(A) Pay-roll Tax Assessment Amendment 2008 (A) Pharmacists 2006 (A) Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Amendment 2007 (C) Public Notaries Amendment 2005 (A) Rottnest Island Authority Amendment 2007 (C) Seeds Amendment 2007 (A) Sentence Administration (Interstate Transfer of Community Based Sentences) 2007 (C) Statutes (Repeals and Minor Amendments) 2008 (A) Sunset Hospital Site 2006 (C) Water Services Licensing (Water Conservation Target) Amendment 2007 (Hon. P. Llewellyn)

Legislative Assembly 23

(A) Acts Amendment (Western Australia Day) 2008 (Hon C. Barnett) (A) Botanic Gardens and Parks Amendment 2006 (Ms S.E. Walker) (A) Children and Community Services Amendment (Body Piercing) 2007 (Dr. J. Woollard) (A) Contractual Benefits 2007 (A) Corruption and Crime Commission Amendment (Investigative Function) 2007 (Hon. P. Omodei) (A) Criminal Code Amendment (Sale of Spray Paint Cans) 2007 (Mr T.R. Sprigg) (A) Daylight Saving Amendment (No.3) 2007 (Hon N. Moore) (A) Electoral Amendment (No.2) 2008 (C) Electricity Industry (Western Australian Renewable Energy Targets) Amendment 2005 (Hon. P. Llewellyn) (A) Equal Opportunity Amendment 2008 (A) Health (Fresh Produce – State or Territory of Origin) Amendment 2005 (Mr D.T. Redman) (A) Indigenous Conservation Title 2007 (A) Industrial and Related Legislation Amendment 2007 (A) Industrial Relations (Prohibition of Bargaining Services Fees) Amendment 2007 (Mr M.J. Cowper) (A) Liquor Control Amendment 2008 (A) Lobbying Disclosure and Accountability 2007 (Dr. E. Constable) (A) Local Government Amendment 2008 (A) Major Events (Aerial Advertising) 2008 (A) Miscellaneous Amendments (Bankruptcy) 2008 (A) Misuse of Drugs (Methylamphetamine) Amendment 2007 (Mr M.J. Cowper) (A) National Gas Access (Western Australia) 2008 (A) Police (Compensation for Injured Officers) Amendment 2006 (Mr M.J. Cowper) (A) Police (Former Officers’ Medical and Other Expenses) 2008 (A) Professional Combat Sports 2007 (Mr T. Sprigg) (A) Real Estate and Business Agents Amendment Bill 2007 (A) Road Traffic Amendment (Confiscation and Disposal of Vehicles) 2008 (Mr R. Johnson) (A) Road Traffic (Consequential Provisions) 2007 (A) Road Traffic (Vehicles) 2007 (C) Statutes (Repeals and Minor Amendments) 2008 (A) Surrogacy 2007 (A) Western Australian Resources Heritage Fund 2007 (Hon. J. Day)

Bills Referred to Select, Standing or Legislation Committees

Legislative Council 11

(A) Co-operatives 2007 (A) Education and Training Legislation Amendment and Repeal 2008 (A) Pay-roll Tax Assessment Amendment 2008

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(A) Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Amendment 2007 (A) Road Traffic (Administration) 2007 (A) Road Traffic (Authorisation to Drive) 2007 (A) Road Traffic (Consequential Provisions) 2007 (A) Road Traffic (Vehicles) 2007 (A) Road Traffic (Vehicles) (Taxing) 2007 (A) Sentence Administration (Interstate Transfer of Community Based Sentences) 2007 (C) Statutes (Repeals and Minor Amendments) 2008

Legislative Assembly 1

(A) Children and Community Services Amendment (Body Piercing) 2007

Private Members’ Bills

Legislative Council 7

(C) Daylight Saving Amendment (No. 3) 2007 (Hon. N. Moore) (C) Electricity Industry (Western Australian Renewable Energy Targets) Amendment 2005 (Hon. P. Llewellyn) (C) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction (Hot Water Systems) 2007 (Hon. P. Llewellyn) (C) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction (Power Stations) 2008 (Hon. P. Llewellyn) (C) Integrity of Parliamentary Process 2005 (Hon. P.G. Foss) (C) Uranium Mining (Implementation of Government Commitments) 2007 (Hon. G. Watson) (C) Water Services Licensing (Water Conservation Target) Amendment 2007 (Hon. P. Llewellyn)

Legislative Assembly 17

(A) Acts Amendment (Assaults on Police Officers) 2008 (A) Acts Amendment (Western Australia Day) 2008 (Hon C. Barnett) (A) Botanic Gardens and Parks Amendment 2006 (Ms S.E. Walker) (A) Children and Community Services Amendment (Body Piercing) 2007 (A) Corruption and Crime Commission Amendment (Investigative Function) 2007 (Hon. P. Omodei) (A) Criminal Code Amendment (Sale of Spray Paint Cans) 2007 (Mr T.R. Sprigg) (A) Daylight Saving (No.2) 2007 (Mr M.J. Birney) (A) Director of Public Prosecutions (Standing Committee) Amendment 2006 (Ms S. E. Walker) (A) Electricity Corporations Amendment 2006 (Mr M.W. Trenorden) (A) Health (Fresh Produce – State or Territory of Origin) Amendment 2005 (Mr D. T. Redman) (A) Industrial Relations (Prohibition of Bargaining Services Fees) Amendment 2007 (Mr M.J. Cowper) (A) Lobbying Disclosure and Accountability 2007 (Dr. E. Constable) (A) Misuse of Drugs (Methylamphetamine) Amendment 2007 (Mr M.J. Cowper) (A) Police (Compensation for Injured Officers) Amendment 2006 (Mr M.J. Cowper) (A) Professional Combat Sports 2007 (Mr T. Sprigg) (A) Road Traffic Amendment (Confiscation and Disposal of Vehicles) 2008 (Mr R. Johnson) (A) Western Australian Resources Heritage Fund 2007 (Hon. J. Day)

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Bills Amended in Committee / Consideration in Detail

Legislative Council 22

(A) Acts Amendment (Consent to Medical Treatment) 2006 (A) Acts Amendment (Justice) 2007 (A) Bail Amendment 2007 (A) Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Amendment 2007 (A) Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Amendment 2007 (A) Contractual Benefits 2007 (A) Criminal Law and Evidence Amendment 2006 (A) Cross-border Justice 2007 (A) Electoral Amendment (No. 2) 2008 (A) Employment Dispute Resolution 2007 (A) Food 2005 (A) Indigenous Conservation Title 2007 (A) Industrial and Related Legislation Amendment 2007 (A) Legal Profession 2007 (A) Medical Practitioners 2006 (A) Prostitution Amendment 2007 (A) Revenue Laws Amendment (No. 2) 2008 (A) Road Traffic (Consequential Provisions) 2007 (A) Road Traffic (Vehicles) 2007 (A) State Supply Commission Amendment 2007 (C) Statutes (Repeals and Minor Amendments) 2006 (A) Surrogacy 2007

BILLS PROGRESS

FIRST SESSION OF THE THIRTY–SEVENTH PARLIAMENT 2008

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L.A. L.C. Bill st L.A. nd L.A. Con. L.A. Amdt rd Amdt st nd nd L.C. Com. rd Amdt Assent L.A. 1 R nd 2 R L.A. 3 R L.C. Amdt L.C. 1 R L.C. 2 R 2 R L.C. Amdt@ L.C. 3 .R L.A. Amdt Act No. No. 2 R # @ Debated # Debated Date Short Title Agreed Agreed Acts Amdt 27/09/07 21/11/07 (Justice) 2007 * 231 27/09/07 20/11/07 20/11/07 20/11/07 13/03/08 21/11/07 20/02/08 20/02/08 26/02/08 27/02/08 5/08 31/03/08 p. 5954 p. 7485 [E] Acts Amdt 09/04/08 26/06/08 (Weapons) 2008 273 09/04/08 19/06/08 19/06/08 19/06/08 26/06/08 p. 2057 p. 4466 [E] Acts Amdt (Western Australia 14/05/08 280 14/05/08 Day) 2008 [E] p. 3005 (Hon. C Barnett) Alcohol and Drug 1/09/05 23/03/06 Authority Repeal 70 1/09/05 16/11/05 16/11/05 14/03/06 p. 5015 p. 758 2005 [E] ANZAC Day 29/06/05 8/11/05 66 29/06/05 20/10/05 20/10/05 8/11/05 Amdt 2005 [E] p. 3596 p. 6777 Appropriation (Consolidated 24/10/07 04/12/07 243 24/10/07 29/11/07 29/11/07 04/12/07 07/05/08 24/06/08 32/08 29/06/08 Account) (No. 5) p. 6694 p.8170 2007 [E] Appropriation (Consolidated 24/10/07 04/12/07 244 24/10/07 29/11/07 29/11/07 04/12/07 07/05/08 24/06/08 33/08 29/06/08 Account) (No. 6) p. 6694 p.8170 2007 [E] Appropriation (Consolidated 08/05/08 17/06/08 278 08/05/08 14/05/08 10/06/08 17/06/08 24/06/08 24/06/08 34/08 29/06/08 Account) (No. 1) p. 2750 p. 3844 2008 [E] Appropriation (Consolidated 08/05/08 17/06/08 279 08/05/08 14/05/08 10/06/08 17/06/08 24/06/08 24/06/08 35/08 29/06/08 Account) (No. 2) p. 2758 p. 3844 2008 [E] Bail Amendment 20/06/07 29/11/07 217 20/06/07 22/11/07 22/11/07 22/11/07 27/11/07 13/03/08 29/11/07 21/02/08 26/02/08 27/02/08 28/02/08 6/08 31/03/08 2007 [E] p. 3428 p. 8021 Botanic Gardens and Parks Amdt 23/08/06 157 16/08/06 2006 [E] p. 5112 (Ms S.E. Walker) Casino (Burswood 11/03/08 14/08/07 Island) Agreement 213 26/02/08 10/04/08 10/04/08 10/04/08 14/08/07 06/12/07 06/12/07 17/08 16/04/08 p. 657 p. 3799 Amdt 2007 [E]

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L.A. L.C. Bill st L.A. nd L.A. Con. L.A. Amdt rd Amdt st nd nd L.C. Com. rd Amdt Assent L.A. 1 R nd 2 R L.A. 3 R L.C. Amdt L.C. 1 R L.C. 2 R 2 R L.C. Amdt@ L.C. 3 .R L.A. Amdt Act No. No. 2 R # @ Debated # Debated Date Short Title Agreed Agreed Referred to the Children and Community Community Development Services Amdt 29/08/07 and Justice 230 29/08/07 Standing (Body Piercing) p. 4501 Committee 2007 [E] (Dr J. 7/05/08

Woollard) 07/05/08 Children and Community Services Amdt 28/11/07 08/04/08 (Reporting Sexual 257 28/11/07 01/04/08 01/04/08 03/04/08 12/06/08 08/04/08 29/05/08 29/05/08 03/06/08 04/06/08 26/08 19/06/08 p. 7901 p. 1904 Abuse of Children) Amendment 2007 * [E] Community Protection 28/11/07 09/04/08 (Offender 256 28/11/07 08/04/08 08/04/08 09/04/08 12/06/08 09/04/08 14/05/08 14/05/08 15/05/08 27/05/08 27/08 01/07/08 p. 7897 p. 2036 Reporting) Amdt 2007 [E] Constitution Amdt 30/03/05 1 30/03/05 2005 * [E] p. 29 Contractual 27/09/07 13/11/07 Benefits 2007 * 240 27/09/07 24/10/07 25/10/07 25/10/07 13/11/07 25/06/08 25/06/08 26/06/08 26/06/08 p. 5958 p. 6927 [E] Referred to the Standing Committee on Co-operatives 29/11/07 09/04/08 Uniform 160 29/11/07 03/04/08 03/04/08 03/04/08 08/04/08 09/04/08 Legislation and 2007 * [E] p. 8036 p. 2035 Statutes Review 09/04/08

Corruption and Crime Commission Amdt 28/11/07 262 28/11/07 (Investigative p. 7933 Function) 2007 [E] (Hon. P. Omodei) Criminal Code Amdt(Sale of 14/11/07 Spray Paint Cans ) 248 14/11/07 p. 7127 2007 [E] (Mr T.R. Sprigg)

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L.A. L.C. Bill st L.A. nd L.A. Con. L.A. Amdt rd Amdt st nd nd L.C. Com. rd Amdt Assent L.A. 1 R nd 2 R L.A. 3 R L.C. Amdt L.C. 1 R L.C. 2 R 2 R L.C. Amdt@ L.C. 3 .R L.A. Amdt Act No. No. 2 R # @ Debated # Debated Date Short Title Agreed Agreed Criminal Law Amendment 19/03/08 15/05/08 269 19/03/08 06/05/08 08/05/08 08/05/08 13/05/08 15/05/08 17/06/08 17/06/08 19/06/08 29/08 27/06/08 (Homicide) 2008 * p. 1209 p. 3123 [E] Referred to the Criminal Law and Standing 22/06/06 23/11/06 Committee on Evidence Amdt 145 22/06/06 2/11/06 2/11/06 2/11/06 22/11/06 26/02/08 23/11/06 19/02/08 20/02/08 20/02/08 2/08 12/03/08 p. 4211 p. 8705 Legislation 2006 * [E] 21/03/07 19/02/08 Referred to the Standing Committee on Cross-border 17/10/07 21/11/07 Uniform 236 17/10/07 20/11/07 20/11/07 20/11/07 13/03/08 21/11/07 Legislation and 27/02/08 28/02/08 11/03/08 7/08 31/03/08 Justice 2007 * [E] p. 6314 p. 7480 Statutes Review 21/11/07 27/02/08 Daylight Saving Amdt (No. 2) 2007 21/03/07 Bill discharged from Notice Paper 01/04/08 196 21/03/07 [E] p. 514 under Standing Order 144A (Mr M. J. Birney) Daylight Saving Amdt (No. 3) 2007 09/04/08 25/10/07 246 09/04/08 25/10/07 03/04/08 03/04/08 03/04/08 [E] p. 2091 p. 6788 (Hon. N. Moore) 23/11/05 11/05/06 Dental 2005 * [E] 113 23/11/05 3/05/06 3/05/06 4/05/06 9/05/06 11/05/06 p. 7646 p. 2563 Diamond (Argyle Diamond Mines 11/06/08 18/06/08 Joint Venture) 290 11/06/08 17/06/08 17/06/08 17/06/08 18/06/08 25/06/08 25/06/08 37/08 01/07/08 p. 3682 p. 4021 Agreement Amdt 2008 [E] Director of Public Prosecutions (Standing Bill discharged from Notice Paper 26/02/08 under 181 29/11/06 Committee) Amdt Standing Order 144A 2006 [E] (Ms S. E. Walker) 28/11/07 13/03/08 Duties 2007 [E] 259 28/11/07 11/03/08 11/03/08 11/03/08 12/03/08 13/03/08 01/04/08 01/04/08 03/04/08 11/08 14/04/08 p. 7893 p. 852

Duties Legislation 28/11/07 13/03/08 260 28/11/07 11/03/08 11/03/08 13/03/08 01/04/08 01/04/08 03/04/08 12/08 14/04/08 Amdt 2007 [E] p. 7896 p. 851

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L.A. L.C. Bill st L.A. nd L.A. Con. L.A. Amdt rd Amdt st nd nd L.C. Com. rd Amdt Assent L.A. 1 R nd 2 R L.A. 3 R L.C. Amdt L.C. 1 R L.C. 2 R 2 R L.C. Amdt@ L.C. 3 .R L.A. Amdt Act No. No. 2 R # @ Debated # Debated Date Short Title Agreed Agreed Eastern Goldfields 16/05/07 30/08/07 Transport Board 199 16/05/07 30/08/07 30/08/07 30/08/07 17/06/08 17/06/08 28/08 01/07/08 p. 2311 p. 4553 Repeal 2007 [E] Referred to the Standing Education and Committee on Training 15/05/08 26/06/08 Uniform Legislation 277 15/05/08 18/06/08 18/06/08 18/06/08 18/06/08 26/06/08 Legislation & p. 3159 p. 4465 Statutes Amendment and Review Repeal 2008 [E] * 26/06/08

Electoral 14/05/08 24/06/08 Amendment 2008 284 14/05/08 12/06/08 18/06/08 18/06/08 18/06/08 24/06/08 26/06/08 26/06/08 38/08 03/07/08 p. 2974 p. 4293 [E] * Electoral 14/05/08 24/06/08 Amendment 285 14/05/08 17/06/08 18/06/08 18/06/08 18/06/08 24/06/08 26/06/08 26/06/08 26/06/08 26/06/08 p. 2973 p. 4295 (No. 2) 2008 [E] * Electricity Corporations Amdt 10/05/06 Bill discharged from Notice Paper 18/06/08 under 132 12/04/06 2006 [E] (Mr p. 2511 Standing Order 144A M.W. Trenorden ) Electricity Industry (Western Australian Renewable Energy 1/11/06 1/12/05 97 31/10/06 1/12/05 26/10/06 26/10/06 Targets) Amdt p. 8051 p. 7964 2005 * (Hon. P. Llewellyn) Employment 27/09/07 13/11/07 Dispute Resolution 239 27/09/07 24/10/07 25/10/07 25/10/07 13/11/07 3/04/08 3/04/08 8/04/08 9/04/08 18/08 19/05/08 p. 5959 p. 6926 2007 * [E] Equal Opportunity 1/11/06 21/03/07 173 1/11/06 20/03/07 20/03/07 20/03/07 21/03/07 Amdt 2006 [E] p. 8015 p. 453

Equal Opportunity 09/04/08 271 09/04/08 Amdt 2008 [E] p. 2054 Fatal Accidents 09/04/08 08/05/08 Amendment 2008 274 09/04/08 06/05/08 06/05/08 06/05/08 07/05/08 08/05/08 14/05/08 14/05/08 20/08 19/05/08 p. 2056 p. 2699 [E] Fines Legislation 13/09/06 6/12/06 161 13/09/06 28/11/06 28/11/06 28/11/06 28/11/06 26/02/08 6/12/06 05/12/07 05/12/07 05/12/07 05/12/07 03/08 12/03/08 Amdt 2006* [E] p. 5857 p. 9241

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L.A. L.C. Bill st L.A. nd L.A. Con. L.A. Amdt rd Amdt st nd nd L.C. Com. rd Amdt Assent L.A. 1 R nd 2 R L.A. 3 R L.C. Amdt L.C. 1 R L.C. 2 R 2 R L.C. Amdt@ L.C. 3 .R L.A. Amdt Act No. No. 2 R # @ Debated # Debated Date Short Title Agreed Agreed Referred to the Standing Committee on 23/11/05 22/06/06 Uniform Food 2005 * [E] 110 23/11/05 11/05/06 20/06/06 20/06/06 21/06/06 12/06/08 12/06/08 22/06/06 p. 4178 Legislation & 13/05/08 14/05/08 15/05/08 26/06/08 43/08 08/07/08 p. 7657 Statutes Review 22/06/06 08/04/08 Freedom of 28/03/07 04/12/07 Information Amdt 191 28/03/07 28/11/07 28/11/07 04/12/07 p. 827 p.8168 2007 * [E] Gene Technology 7/04/05 17/05/05 18 7/04/05 5/05/05 5/05/05 17/05/05 10/05/06 25/05/06 Amdt 2005 [E] p. 580 p. 1542 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction (Hot 06/12/07 263 06/12/07 Water Systems) p.8249 2007 [E] (Hon. P. Llewellyn) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction (Power 05/06/08 291 05/06/08 Stations) 2008 [E] p. 3541 (Hon. P. Llewellyn) 29/06/05 Health (Fresh p. 3630 Produce – State or Territory of 67 29/06/05 Referred to Origin) Amdt 2005 Economics & Industry [E] Standing (Mr D.T. Redman) Committee 29/06/05 Heritage of Western Australia (Crown 182 23/11/06 Acquisition of Registered Places) Amdt 2006 Human 2nd Reading not agreed to Reproductive 28/03/07 18/09/07 194 28/03/07 29/08/07 05/09/07 06/09/07 18/09/07 06/05/08 Technology Amdt p. 831 p. 5068

2007 [E]

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L.A. L.C. Bill st L.A. nd L.A. Con. L.A. Amdt rd Amdt st nd nd L.C. Com. rd Amdt Assent L.A. 1 R nd 2 R L.A. 3 R L.C. Amdt L.C. 1 R L.C. 2 R 2 R L.C. Amdt@ L.C. 3 .R L.A. Amdt Act No. No. 2 R # @ Debated # Debated Date Short Title Agreed Agreed Indigenous 26/09/07 22/11/07 Conservation Title 237 26/09/07 15/11/07 15/11/07 21/11/07 22/11/07 19/06/08 19/06/08 26/06/08 26/06/08 p. 5798 p. 7631 2007 * [E] Industrial and Related 27/09/07 14/11/07 238 27/09/07 24/10/07 24/10/07 24/10/07 13/11/07 14/11/07 24/06/08 24/06/08 26/06/08 26/06/08 Legislation Amdt p. 5957 p. 7079 2007 * [E] Industrial 18/06/08 Relations Amdt 293 18/06/08 p. 4023 2008 Industrial Relations (Prohibition of Bargaining 221 21/06/07 Services Fees) Amdt 2007 [*] [E] (Mr M.J. Cowper) Information 28/03/07 04/12/07 193 28/03/07 27/11/07 27/11/07 27/11/07 04/12/07 Privacy 2007* [E] p. 824 p.8166 Inheritance (Family and 27/09/07 21/11/07 Dependants 234 27/09/07 20/11/07 20/11/07 21/11/07 p. 5956 p. 7484 Provision) 2007 * [E] Integrity of Parliamentary 30/03/05 2 30/03/05 Process 2005 p. 33 (Hon. P.G. Foss) Referred to the Standing Committee on Uniform Legal Profession 24/10/07 21/11/07 Legislation and 245 24/10/07 20/11/07 20/11/07 20/11/07 15/05/08 15/05/08 21/11/07 General 09/04/08 14/05/08 15/05/08 21/08 27/05/08 2007 * [E] p.6695 p. 7482 Purposes 21/11/07 09/04/08

Liquor Control 18/06/08 289 18/06/08 Amdt 2008 [E] p. 4050

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L.A. L.C. Bill st L.A. nd L.A. Con. L.A. Amdt rd Amdt st nd nd L.C. Com. rd Amdt Assent L.A. 1 R nd 2 R L.A. 3 R L.C. Amdt L.C. 1 R L.C. 2 R 2 R L.C. Amdt@ L.C. 3 .R L.A. Amdt Act No. No. 2 R # @ Debated # Debated Date Short Title Agreed Agreed Lobbying Disclosure and 17/10/07 Accountability 242 17/10/07 p. 6342 2007 * [E] (Dr. E. Constable) Local Government 18/06/08 288 18/06/08 Amdt 2008* [E] p. 4049 Major Events (Aerial 14/05/08 286 14/05/08 Advertising) 2008 p. 2972 [E] * Referred to the Standing Committee on Medical Uniform 30/11/06 21/11/07 Legislation and Practitioners 2006 183 30/11/06 28/03/07 3/04/07 14/11/07 15/11/07 14/05/08 15/05/08 21/11/07 General 06/05/08 07/05/08 13/05/08 22/08 27/05/08 p. 9044 p. 7479 * [E] Purposes 21/11/07 06/05/08

Minerals and 5/04/06 29/06/06 Energy Research 122 5/04/06 27/06/06 27/06/06 27/06/06 29/06/06 03/06/08 03/06/08 04/06/08 23/08 13/06/08 p. 1169 p. 4549 Amdt 2006 [E] Mines Safety and 13/06/07 16/10/07 Inspection Amdt 210 13/06/07 27/09/07 27/09/07 27/09/07 16/10/07 02/04/08 10/04/08 10/04/08 16/08 16/04/08 p. 3009 p. 6081 2007 [E] Mining Legislation Amdt and 21/11/07 01/04/08 232 21/11/07 20/03/08 20/03/08 01/04/08 07/05/08 13/05/08 19/08 19/05/08 Validation 2007 * p. 7501 p. 1462 [E] Miscellaneous Amdts 18/06/08 287 18/06/08 (Bankruptcy) 2008 p. 4050 [E] Misuse of Drugs (Methylamphetami 26/09/07 ne) Amdt 2007 [*] 222 21/06/07 p. 5853 [E] (Mr M.J. Cowper)

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L.A. L.C. Bill st L.A. nd L.A. Con. L.A. Amdt rd Amdt st nd nd L.C. Com. rd Amdt Assent L.A. 1 R nd 2 R L.A. 3 R L.C. Amdt L.C. 1 R L.C. 2 R 2 R L.C. Amdt@ L.C. 3 .R L.A. Amdt Act No. No. 2 R # @ Debated # Debated Date Short Title Agreed Agreed National Referred to the Standing Environment Committee on Protection Council 28/03/07 05/09/07 Uniform 188 28/03/07 04/09/07 04/09/07 05/09/07 (Western p. 833 p. 4827 Legislation and Statutes Australia) Amdt Review Bill 2007 [E] 05/09/07 National Gas Access (Western 18/06/08 294 18/06/08 Australia) 2008 * p. 4051 [E] Nickel Refinery (BHP Billiton Nickel West Pty 15/05/08 17/06/08 Ltd) (Termination 276 15/05/08 12/06/08 12/06/08 12/06/08 17/06/08 24/06/08 24/06/08 36/08 27/06/08 p 3163 p. 3842 of Agreements) Agreement 2008 [E] Nuclear Facilities 20/06/07 15/11/07 Prohibition 2007 212 20/06/07 13/11/07 14/11/07 14/11/07 15/11/07 15/11/07 p. 3427 p. 7212 [E] * Occupational Safety and Health 29/08/07 16/10/07 223 29/08/07 27/09/07 27/09/07 16/10/07 Legislation Amdt p. 4466 p. 6082 2007 * [E] Referred to the Parental Support Standing 1/06/05 13/09/05 Committee on and Responsibility 41 1/06/05 1/09/05 1/09/05 1/09/05 8/05/07 06/09/07 13/09/05 22/03/07 3/04/07 4/04/07 18/09/07 14/08 15/04/08 p. 2585 p. 5066 Legislation 2005 * [E] 30/11/05 5/12/06 Referred to the Standing Pay-roll Tax Committee on Assessment 14/05/08 17/06/08 Uniform 283 14/05/08 11/06/08 11/06/08 17/06/08 Amendment 2008 p. 2971 p. 3837 Legislation and Statutes [E] Review 17/06/08 Pharmacists 2006 29/11/06 3/05/07 185 29/11/06 3/04/07 3/04/07 3/04/07 5/04/07 3/05/07 * [E] p. 8930 p. 1642

Police Amdt 2006 29/11/06 21/03/07 184 29/11/06 20/03/07 20/03/07 13/03/08 21/03/07 05/12/07 05/12/07 05/12/07 05/12/07 8/08 31/03/08 * [E] p. 8929 p. 452

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L.A. L.C. Bill st L.A. nd L.A. Con. L.A. Amdt rd Amdt st nd nd L.C. Com. rd Amdt Assent L.A. 1 R nd 2 R L.A. 3 R L.C. Amdt L.C. 1 R L.C. 2 R 2 R L.C. Amdt@ L.C. 3 .R L.A. Amdt Act No. No. 2 R # @ Debated # Debated Date Short Title Agreed Agreed Police (Compensation for 23/08/06 Injured Officers) 159 23/08/06 p. 5115 Amdt 2006 * [E] (Mr M. Cowper) Police (Former Officers’ Medical 18/06/08 and Other 292 18/06/08 p. 4048 Expenses) 2008 * [E] Referred to the Standing Prisoners Committee on (Interstate 21/11/07 10/04/08 Uniform 250 21/11/07 08/04/08 08/04/08 10/04/08 Transfer) Amdt p. 7502 p. 2145 Legislation and Statutes 2007 [E] Review 10/04/08 Professional Combat Sports 26/09/07 235 26/09/07 2007 [E] (Mr T. p. 5833 Sprigg) Prostitution Amdt 29/08/07 15/11/07 226 29/08/07 26/09/07 26/09/07 23/10/07 14/11/07 03/04/08 15/11/07 18/03/08 18/03/08 20/03/08 01/04/08 13/08 14/04/08 2007 * [E] p. 4467 p. 7188

Public Notaries 30/03/05 8 30/03/05 Amdt 2005 * [E] p. 30 Public Transport Authority 14/05/08 18/06/08 275 14/05/08 17/06/08 17/06/08 17/06/08 18/06/08 26/06/08 26/06/08 42/08 03/07/08 Amendment 2008 p. 2975 p. 4019 [E] * Public Trustee and Trustee Companies 29/11/06 3/05/07 102 29/11/06 27/03/07 28/03/07 4/04/07 5/04/07 06/12/07 3/05/07 05/12/07 05/12/07 06/12/07 9/08 31/03/08 Legislation Amdt p. 8932 p. 1641 2006 * [E] Real Estate and Business Agents 14/11/07 247 14/11/07 Amdt Bill 2007 * p. 7091 [E] Revenue Laws 14/05/08 17/06/08 281 14/05/08 10/06/08 12/06/08 17/06/08 19/06/08 19/06/08 19/06/08 30/08 27/06/08 Amendment 2008 p. 2967 p. 3838 Revenue Laws 14/05/08 17/06/08 Amendment 282 14/05/08 10/06/08 12/06/08 19/06/08 19/06/08 17/06/08 19/06/08 19/06/08 19/06/08 19/06/08 31/08 27/06/08 p. 2969 p. 3840 (No.2) 2008

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L.A. L.C. Bill st L.A. nd L.A. Con. L.A. Amdt rd Amdt st nd nd L.C. Com. rd Amdt Assent L.A. 1 R nd 2 R L.A. 3 R L.C. Amdt L.C. 1 R L.C. 2 R 2 R L.C. Amdt@ L.C. 3 .R L.A. Amdt Act No. No. 2 R # @ Debated # Debated Date Short Title Agreed Agreed Road Traffic 28/11/07 20/03/08 (Administration) 252 28/11/07 18/03/08 18/03/08 20/03/08 20/03/08 20/03/08 26/06/08 26/06/08 39/08 15/08/08 p. 7899 p. 1310 2007 * [E] Referred to the Standing Committee on Road Traffic Uniform 28/11/07 Legislation (Authorisation to 249 28/11/07 12/03/08 12/03/08 13/03/08 18/03/08 20/03/08 and Statutes 26/06/08 26/06/08 40/08 15/08/08 p. 7898 Drive) 2007 [E] Review 20/03/08 20/03/08 p. 1311 Referred to the Standing Committee on Road Traffic Uniform (Consequential 28/11/07 Legislation 253 28/11/07 20/03/08 20/03/08 20/03/08 20/03/08 20/03/08 and Statutes 26/06/08 26/06/08 26/06/08 26/06/08 Provisions) 2007 p. 7900 Review [E] 20/03/08 20/03/08 p. 1312 Referred to the Standing Committee on Road Traffic Uniform 28/11/07 Legislation (Vehicles) 2007 251 28/11/07 13/03/08 13/03/08 19/03/08 20/03/08 and Statutes 26/06/08 26/06/08 26/06/08 26/06/08 p. 7898 [E] Review 20/03/08 20/03/08 p. 1311 Referred to the Standing Committee on Road Traffic Uniform 28/11/07 Legislation (Vehicles) 254 28/11/07 20/03/08 20/03/08 20/03/08 and Statutes 26/06/08 26/06/08 41/08 15/08/08 p. 7900 (Taxing) 2007 [E] Review 20/03/08 20/03/08 p. 1312 Road Traffic Amdt 10/04/08 08/05/08 272 10/04/08 07/05/08 07/05/08 07/05/08 08/05/08 03/06/08 03/06/08 04/06/08 24/08 13/06/08 2008 * [E] p. 2209 p. 2700 Road Traffic Amdt (Confiscation and 02/04/08 Disposal of 268 19/03/08 p. 1687 Vehicles) 2008 [E] (Mr R Johnson)

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Terrorism (Preventative 20/06/07 05/09/07 215 20/06/07 04/09/07 04/09/07 05/09/07 19/02/08 19/02/08 1/08 05/03/08 Detention) Amdt p. 3426 p. 4828 2007 [E]

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2007 (Hon G. Watson) Water Services Licensing (Water Conservation 06/12/07 264 06/12/07 Target) Amdt p.8248 2007 [E] (Hon. P. Llewellyn) Western Australian Resources 4/04/07 4/04/07 Heritage Fund 197 p. 1222 2007 * [E] (Hon. J. Day)

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SYNOPSIS OF BILLS 2008

The following synopsis of Bills introduced during the First Session of the Thirty-Seventh Parliament is intended only to give a brief outline of the main features of each Bill at the stage when the second reading motion of the Bill was moved. The full second reading speech for each Bill is available in Parliamentary Debates (Hansard) which are available from the State Law Publisher or from the Parliament of WA website: www.parliament.wa.gov.au). The ultimate stage reached by each Bill is also indicated. While it does not take into account amendments made in either House, reference can be made to the Votes and Proceedings of the Legislative Assembly and the Minutes of the Legislative Council where amendments have been agreed to. * Indicates the Act or parts thereof, comes into operation on a date or dates to be fixed by Proclamation. LC Indicates the Bill originated in the Legislative Council; all other Bills without LC originated in the Legislative Assembly. (P.D.p..) Indicates the Hansard page number for the second reading of the Bill in the House in which it was first introduced. Note: Explanatory Memorandum are provided with all Bills First Read in the Legislative Assembly (SO 162).

Acts Amendment (Advance Health Care Planning) Bill 2006* (No. 149)

[Name changed to Acts Amendment (Consent to Medical Treatment) Bill 2006]

This Bill reforms the law relating to medical treatment for the dying. This Bill is necessary to give people certainty when dealing with end of life issues, enabling terminally ill people to govern their medical treatment and protecting medical professionals who adhere to their wishes.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 21 June 2006 (P.D.p. 4061).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 29 November 2006. Short title of the Bill changed to Acts Amendment (Consent to Medical Treatment) Bill 2006.

Acts Amendment (Assaults on Police Officers) Bill 2008 (No. 267) (Mr R. Johnson)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend two Acts in a number of respects such that minimum mandatory sentences are introduced for offences where individuals seriously assault police and other public officers. Furthermore, anyone found guilty of seriously assaulting a public officer will not be able to have the offence recorded as a spent conviction.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 19 March 2008 (P.D.p. 1242).

Second reading not agreed to in the Legislative Assembly on 11 June 2008.

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Acts Amendment (Consent to Medical Treatment) Bill 2006* (No. 149)

The Short Title of the Bill was amended from Acts Amendment (Advance Health Care Planning) Bill 2006 to Acts Amendment (Consent to Medical Treatment) Bill 2006.

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 29 November 2006 and in the Legislative Council on 29 May 2008.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 6 December 2006 (P.D.p. 9244).

Referred to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Legislation on 5 September 2007.

(Act No. 25 of 2008 – assented to on 19 June 2008)

Acts Amendment (Justice) Bill 2007* (No. 231)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend the relevant Acts in order to allow for the improvement of procedural aspects of existing legislation necessary for the administration of justice.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 27 September 2007 (P.D.p. 5954).

Amended in the Legislative Council on 26 February 2008.

(Act No. 5 of 2008 – assented to on 31 March 2008).

Acts Amendment (Weapons) Bill 2008 (No. 273)

The purpose of this Bill is to enhance public safety, particularly in entertainment precincts, by introducing a series of four new offences into the The Criminal Code and increasing existing penalties for offences under the Weapons Act 1999. The new offences to be introduced into The Criminal Code are targeted towards the possession of dangerous or offensive weapons or instruments (including firearms), in and around places of public entertainment, by persons who may be involved in illicit activities such as the drug trade.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 9 April 2008 (P.D.p. 2057).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Acts Amendment (Western Australia Day) Bill 2008 (No. 280) (Hon. C. Barnett)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 by replacing Foundation Day with Western Australia Day.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 14 May 2008 (P.D.p. 3005).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

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Alcohol and Drug Authority Repeal 2005 (No. 070)

The purpose of this Bill is to repeal the Alcohol and Drug Authority Act 1974. The Bill dissolves the Western Australian Alcohol and Drug Authority and, as a consequence:  staff employed by the Authority will be employed by the Minister for Health in his incorporated capacity pursuant to section 7 of the Hospitals and Health Services Act 1927; and  all liabilities, rights and assets of the Authority will be appropriately invested in the Minister for Health.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 1 September 2005 (P.D.p. 5015).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

ANZAC Day Amendment Bill 2005 (No. 066)

The Bill proposes the deletion of sections 5(4) and 7(3) of the principal Act as a result of the removal of the legislative restriction prohibiting race meetings or sporting events being held on Anzac Day if it falls on a Sunday.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 29 June 2005 (P.D.p. 3596).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Appropriation (Consolidated Account) Bill (No. 1) 2008 (No. 278)

The purpose of this Bill is to grant supply and to appropriate and apply out of the Consolidated Account certain sums for the recurrent services and purposes of the year ending 30 June 2009.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 8 May 2008 (P.D.p. 2750).

(Act No. 34 of 2008 – assented to on 29 June 2008)

Appropriation (Consolidated Account) Bill (No. 2) 2008 (No. 279)

The purpose of this Bill is to grant supply and to appropriate and apply out of the Consolidated Account certain sums for the capital purposes of the year ending 30 June 2009.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 8 May 2008 (P.D.p. 2758).

(Act No. 35 of 2008 – assented to on 29 June 2008)

Appropriation (Consolidated Account) Bill (No. 5) 2007 (No. 243)

This Bill seeks to appropriate out of the Consolidated Account the sum of: $298,768,898.32 for the recurrent payments made during the financial year ended 30 June 2007, for the purposes and services detailed in Schedule 1 of the Bill.

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The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 24 October 2007 (P.D.p. 6694).

(Act No. 32 of 2008 – assented to on 29 June 2008)

Appropriation (Consolidated Account) Bill (No. 6) 2007 (No. 244)

This Bill seeks to appropriate out of the Consolidated Account the sum of: $44,056,450.47 for capital payments made during the financial year ended 30 June 2007, for the purposes detailed in Schedule 1 of the Bill.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 24 October 2007 (P.D.p. 6694).

(Act No. 33 of 2008 – assented to on 29 June 2008)

Bail Amendment Bill 2007 (No. 217)

The Bill implements the recommendations of the Doig Report. The Bill amends the Bail Act 1982 and the Supreme Court Act 1935 to accommodate new appeal provisions.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 20 June 2007 (P.D.p. 3428).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 22 November 2007.

(Act No. 6 of 2008 – assented to on 31 March 2008)

Botanic Gardens and Parks Amendment Bill 2006 (No. 157) (Ms S. E. Walker)

The purpose of this Bill is to provide for the Sunset Hospital site (Reserve No. 1720) to be known as ‘Sunset Park’ and be protected under the Botanic Gardens and Parks Act 1998.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 23 August 2006 (P.D.p. 5112).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Amendment Bill 2007 (LC No. 213)

The purpose of this Bill is to ratify the Eleventh Supplementary Agreement, which in turn amends the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985. The Supplementary Agreement expands the purposes on which the Board may expend its funds and changes the composition of the Burswood Park Board.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 14 August 2007 (P.D.p. 3799).

(Act No. 17 of 2008 – assented to on 16 April 2008)

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Children and Community Services Amendment (Body Piercing) Bill 2007 (No. 230) (Dr J. Woollard)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Children and Community Services Act 2004 in order to make it an offence for a person to pierce any part of the body of a child (defined in the Act as a person under the age of 18) without obtaining the written consent of the child’s parent.

The Bill will provide the same penalty for body piercing a child under the age of 18 as already exists for tattooing or branding a child.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 29 August 2007 (P.D.p. 4501).

Referred to the Legislative Assembly Community Development and Justice Standing Committee on 7 May 2008.

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Bill 2007* (No. 257)

The purpose of the Bill is to introduce legislation for the mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse by amending the Children and Community Services Act 2004.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 28 November 2007 (P.D.p. 7901).

Amended in the Legislative Council on 3 June 2008.

(Act No. 26 of 2008 – assented to on 19 June 2008)

Co-operatives Bill 2007* (No. 160)

The purpose of this Bill is to replace the existing Companies (Co-operative) Act 1943 and the Co- operative and Provident Societies Act 1903 with legislation that is reflective of the current commercial and social environment of co-operatives in Western Australia.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 29 November 2007 (P.D.p. 8036).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 3 April 2008.

Referred to Legislative Council Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 9 April 2008.

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Amendment Bill 2007 (No. 256)

The purpose of this Bill is to provide a valuable tool for the Western Australia Police to monitor offenders who pose a risk to the community, particularly those who pose a risk to children.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 28 November 2007 (P.D.p. 7897).

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Amended in the Legislative Council on 15 May 2008.

(Act No. 27 of 2008 – assented to on 1 July 2008)

Constitution Amendment Bill 2005* (LC No. 001)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899 by giving the President a deliberative vote on all questions that come before the House, and by removing the President’s casting vote.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 30 March 2005 (P.D.p. 29).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Contractual Benefits Bill 2007* (No. 240)

The purpose of this Bill is to restore the right of employees of constitutional corporations to make a claim for denied contractual benefits in the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 27 September 2007 (P.D.p. 5958).

Amended in the Legislative Council on 26 June 2008.

The Bill passed the Third Reading stage, with amendments, in the Legislative Council but had not been returned to the Legislative Assembly upon prorogation.

Corruption and Crime Commission Amendment (Investigative Function) Bill 2007 (No. 262) (Hon. P. Omodei)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003 to enable the Corruption and Crime Commission and Western Australia Police to engage in joint taskforce operations to investigate offences independently of the Western Australia Police.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 28 November 2007 (P.D.p. 7933).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Criminal Code Amendment (Sale of Spray Paint Cans) Bill 2007 (No. 248) (Mr T.R. Sprigg)

The purpose of this Bill is to introduce legislation that makes it an offence for retailers to sell spray paint cans to minors under the age of 18.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 14 November 2007 (P.D.p. 7127).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

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Criminal Law Amendment (Homicide) Bill 2008* (No. 269)

The purpose of this Bill is to introduce significant reforms to the law of homicide in accordance with the recommendations of the Law Reform Commission made in the Final Report on the Review of the Law of Homicide. Some of the key reforms implemented by this Bill are the consolidation of wilful murder and murder into one crime of murder; increased flexibility in sentencing for murder, including the ability for judges to impose tougher sentences on murderers; the simplification and clarification of defences to murder; and the introduction of a new offence to deal with ‘one punch’ homicide cases.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 19 March 2008 (P.D.p. 1209).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 8 May 2008.

(Act No. 29 of 2008 – assented to on 27 June 2008)

Criminal Law and Evidence Amendment Bill 2006* (No. 145)

This Bill is an amalgamation of two proposed reform packages, amending the Evidence Act 1906, the Criminal Code and The Criminal Procedure Act 2004. This will give effect to procedural reforms in sexual assault cases in order to complete the reforms intended as part of the Sexual Assault Reforms Package. It will also amend The Criminal Code, the Criminal Procedure Act 2004 and the Criminal Appeals Act 2004 to provide for a right to appeal by the prosecution against acquittals in trials before juries and to remedy certain deficiencies in existing provisions.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 22 June 2006 (P.D.p. 4211).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 2 November 2006 and in the Legislative Council on 20 February 2008.

Referred to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Legislation on 21 March 2007.

(Act No. 2 of 2008 – assented to on 12 March 2008)

Cross-border Justice Bill 2007* (No. 236)

This Bill seeks to break down the barriers that state borders create in the administration of justice in the cross-border region. The Bill will enable Western Australia to participate in cross-border justice schemes in conjunction with South Australia and the Northern Territory.

For cross-border schemes to operate, it will be necessary for each jurisdiction to have corresponding laws. Therefore the Bill will also serve as a model to be followed by the governments of South Australia and the Northern Territory.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 17 October 2007 (P.D.p. 6314).

Referred to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 21 November 2007.

Amended in the Legislative Council on 28 February 2008.

(Act No. 7 of 2008 – assented to on 31 March 2008)

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Daylight Saving Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2007 (No. 196) (Mr M.J. Birney)

This Bill seeks to amend the Daylight Saving Act 2006 by removing the months of February and March from the daylight saving trial and any future daylight saving model.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 21 March 2007 (P.D.p. 514).

The Bill was discharged from the Legislative Assembly Notice Paper under Standing Order 144A on 1 April 2008.

Daylight Saving Amendment Bill (No. 3) 2007 (LC No. 246) (Hon. N. Moore)

This Bill amends the Daylight Saving Act 2006 in order to change the timeframe for the proposed referendum on daylight saving. It changes the prescribed timeframe from between 10 May 2009 and 13 September 2009 to between 13 April 2008 and 18 May 2008.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 25 October 2007 (P.D.p. 6788).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Dental Bill 2005* (No. 113)

This Bill provides for effective registration of persons practising dentistry and for dental prosthetics. It controls the use of the titles ‘dentist’, ‘dental prosthetist’, ‘dental therapist’, ‘school dental therapist’ and ‘dental hygienist’. It seeks to prevent conduct from non-dental professionals that may be misleading to consumers and the general public. Importantly the Bill adequately identifies members of the dental profession, enabling consumers of dental services to make informed decisions when engaging a practitioner.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 23 November 2005 (P.D.p. 7646).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 4 May 2006.

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Diamond (Argyle Diamond Mines Joint Venture) Agreement Amendment Bill 2008 (No. 290)

The purpose of this Bill is to ratify an agreement made on 21 May 2008 between the State, Argyle Diamond Mines Limited and Rio Tinto Diamonds Limited. This agreement provides for the variation of an agreement made on 17 November 1981, titled the Diamond (Argyle Diamond Mines Joint Venture) Agreement Act 1981.

This legislation is necessary in order to give effect to the variation of the State Agreement set out in the Variation Agreement.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 11 June 2008 (P.D.p. 3682).

(Act No. 37 of 2008 – assented to on 1 July 2008)

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Director of Public Prosecutions (Standing Committee) Amendment Bill 2006 (No. 181) (Ms S.E. Walker)

This Bill amends the Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1991 to establish a joint standing committee which oversees aspects of the role of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

This Bill was introduced and read a first time in the Legislative Assembly on 29 November 2006.

The Bill was discharged from the Legislative Assembly Notice Paper under Standing Order 144A on 26 February 2008.

Duties Bill 2007 (No. 259)

The purpose of this Bill, alongside the Duties Legislation Amendment Bill 2007, is to put in place a new duties regime to replace the outdated stamp duty arrangements that are currently imposed by the Stamp Act 1921.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 28 November 2007 (P.D.p. 7893).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 11 March 2008.

(Act No. 11 of 2008 – assented to on 14 April 2008)

Duties Legislation Amendment Bill 2007 (No. 260)

The purpose of this Bill, alongside the Duties Bill 2007, is to put in place a new duties regime to replace the outdated stamp duty arrangements that are currently imposed by the Stamp Act 1921.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 28 November 2007 (P.D.p. 7896).

(Act No. 12 of 2008 – assented to on 14 April 2008)

Eastern Goldfields Transport Board Repeal Bill 2007 (No. 199)

The purpose of this Bill is to repeal the Eastern Goldfields Transport Board Act 1984 and to amend certain other Acts as a consequence and for related purposes.

The Bill provides for existing employees of the Board to transfer to the Public Transport Authority on commencement of the Act.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 16 May 2007 (P.D.p. 2311).

(Act No. 28 of 2008 – assented to on 1 July 2008)

Education and Training Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2008 (No. 277)

The purpose of this Bill is to repeal the Industrial Training Act 1975 and modernise the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996. The modernised apprenticeship system will combine apprenticeships and traineeships within a single legislative framework consistent with other states and territories.

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The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 15 May 2008 (P.D.p. 3166).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 18 June 2008.

Referred to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 26 June 2008.

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Electoral Amendment Bill 2008* (No. 284)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend Electoral Act 1907 to provide that the Chair of the Electoral Distribution Commissioners be a judge or a retired judge of the Supreme Court, the District Court or the Family Court of Western Australia, or, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of another State or Territory or of a Commonwealth Court.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 14 May 2008 (P.D.p. 2974).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 18 June 2008.

(Act No. 38 of 2008 – assented to on 3 July 2008)

Electoral Amendment Bill (No.2) 2008* (No. 285)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Electoral Act 1907 to be consistent with Commonwealth electoral legislation by enabling prisoners serving a sentence of less than three years to be eligible to vote in State elections.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 14 May 2008 (P.D.p. 2973).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 18 June 2008 and in the Legislative Council on 26 June 2008.

The Bill passed the Third Reading stage, with amendments, in the Legislative Council but had not been returned to the Legislative Assembly upon prorogation.

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Electricity Corporations Amendment Bill 2006 (No. 132) (Mr M.W. Trenorden)

The purpose of the Bill is to amend section 126 of the Electricity Corporations Act 2005 to provide for dividend paying corporations. The Bill provides that the Electricity Networks Corporation must not pay any dividend.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 10 May 2006 (P.D.p. 2511).

The Bill was discharged from the Legislative Assembly Notice Paper under Standing Order 144A on 18 June 2008.

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Electricity Industry (Western Australian Renewable Energy Targets) Amendment Bill 2005* (LC No. 097) (Hon. P. Llewellyn)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Electricity Industry Act 2004 to impose, as a condition of holding a retail license to sell electricity in the South West interconnected system, an obligation to acquire target levels of electricity generated from renewable energy sources.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 1 December 2005 (P.D.p. 7964).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Employment Dispute Resolution Bill 2007* (No. 239)

This Bill develops the role of the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) in the provision of dispute resolution and mediation services. The Bill will enable parties to employment disputes the opportunity to avail themselves of the WAIRC’s extensive experience in industrial dispute resolution.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 27 September 2007 (P.D.p. 5959).

Amended in the Legislative Council on 8 April 2008.

(Act No. 18 of 2008 – assented to on 19 May 2008)

Equal Opportunity Amendment Bill 2006 (No. 173)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend Part III of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, which deals with discrimination on the grounds of race. The Bill inserts a new division into Part III entitled ‘Racially Offensive Behaviour’. It will be unlawful for a person to do any act, otherwise in private, which is reasonably likely to offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate another person on the ground of race, or on the ground of a characteristic appertaining or imputed to persons of that race.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 1 November 2006 (P.D.p. 8015).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Equal Opportunity Amendment Bill 2008 (No. 271)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 to extend coverage of the Act to sexual harassment by members of Parliament. The Bill will provide that it is unlawful for a member of Parliament to harass sexually an officer appointed to assist the member of the Parliament; an officer appointed to assist another member of Parliament; an officer or member of the staff of Parliament; or any other person who in the course of employment performs duties at the Parliament or place where either house, or a committee of either or both houses, meets.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 9 April 2008 (P.D.p. 2054).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

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Fatal Accidents Amendment Bill 2008 (No. 274)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Fatal Accidents Act 1959 so that damages for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life received by the estate of a victim of an asbestos related disease under the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1941 are not taken into account when calculating the value of the benefits lost by the victim's dependants for the purpose of a claim by those dependants under the Fatal Accidents Act 1959.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 9 April 2008 (P.D.p. 2056).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 6 May 2008.

(Act No. 20 of 2008 – assented to on 19 May 2008)

Fines Legislation Amendment Bill 2006* (No. 161)

The purpose of this Act is to amend the Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Act 1994 and the Sentence Administration Act 2003. The amendments will increase the level of flexibility of fines enforcement to assist people to pay fines whilst maintaining the integrity of the fine as a sentence. As a result, there will be a reduction in the number of people imprisoned for fine default only.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 13 September 2006 (P.D.p. 5857).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 28 November 2006 and in the Legislative Council on 5 December 2007.

(Act No. 3 of 2008 – assented to on 12 March 2008)

Food Bill 2005* (No. 110)

The purpose of this Bill is to provide for the safety and suitability of food for human consumption, and for related purposes.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 23 November 2005 (P.D.p. 7657).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 20 June 2006.

Referred to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 22 June 2006.

(Act No. 43 of 2008 – assented to on 8 July 2008)

Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2007* (No. 191)

The Bill’s purpose is to ensure that the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (the FOI Act) remains an effective tool in ensuring open and accountable government, by providing an effective regime for access to the information held by government.

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The Bill includes amendments:  relating to access to documents under the FOI Act;  relating to the determination of complaints;  relating to the ongoing review of the FOI Act and its operation; and  which address practical problems relating to the operation of the FOI Act, and which are intended to enhance the effective operation of the FOI Act.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 28 March 2007 (P.D.p. 827).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2005 (No. 018)

This Bill provides for a person, who is the holder of a licence to deal with genetically modified organisms, to pay a charge for that licence. The amount of the charge is prescribed by regulations.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 7 April 2005 (P.D.p. 580).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction (Hot Water Systems) Bill 2007 (LC No. 263) (Hon. P. Llewellyn)

The purpose of this Bill is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Western Australia by providing that only efficient hot water systems may be offered for sale.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 6 December 2007 (P.D.p. 8249).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction (Power Stations) Bill 2008 (LC No. 291)

The purpose of this Bill is to establish a greenhouse gas emissions standard for new power stations in Western Australia.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 5 June 2008 (P.D.p. 3541).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Health (Fresh Produce – State or Territory of Origin) Amendment Bill 2005 (No. 067) (Mr D.T. Redman)

This Bill provides for origin labelling of ‘fresh produce’ such as fruits, vegetables and nuts. It means that all fresh produce displayed for retail sale, originating from within the Commonwealth, must be labelled indicating the item’s state or territory of origin.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 29 June 2005 (P.D.p. 3630).

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Referred to the Legislative Assembly Economics and Industry Standing Committee on 29 June 2005. The Bill was investigated within the scope of the Committee’s Inquiry into the Production and Marketing of Foodstuffs and, following the tabling of the Committee’s report, was not restored to the Notice Paper.

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Heritage of Western Australia (Crown Acquisition of Registered Places) Amendment Bill 2006 (No. 182) (Ms S.E. Walker)

This Bill provides that an owner whose land has been entered in the Register of Heritage Places has the right to require the Crown to acquire the owner’s estate or interest in the land at a price determined by reference to the value of the land before the entry was made in the register.

The Bill was introduced and read a first time in the Legislative Assembly on 23 November 2011.

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Human Reproductive Technology Amendment Bill 2007 (No. 194)

The Bill amends the Human Reproductive Technology Act 1991 (the HRT Act) in respect of the regulation of embryo research and prohibited practices that relate to reproductive technology. In summary, the amendments:  retain the existing framework in relation to embryos created by fertilisation of human eggs by human sperm. Such embryos can only be created for the purpose of achieving pregnancy in women. If at the end of the assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment the embryos are excess to the needs of the people to whom they were created they can be donated for research. Any use of the ART embryos for research will continue to be subject to the strict licensing requirement that are provided in the HRT Act;  retain the ban on human cloning for reproductive purposes;  allow for the creation of embryos by means other than fertilisation and the use of those embryos for research. Both the creation and the use of the embryo is subject to the same strict licensing that applies to excess ART embryos. Embryos created by means other than fertilisation cannot be developed by any means for more than 14 days and must not be used for reproductive purposes;  require the tabling of reports prepared by the relevant Commonwealth Minister regarding the establishment of a national stem cell bank, a national register of excess ART embryos that have been donated for research and the feasibility of a national approach to non-blood human tissue-based therapies; and  require the Western Australian Minister to cause a further independent review of the legislation in three years (which may be undertaken as part of the required review of the Commonwealth Acts).

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 28 March 2007 (P.D.p. 831).

Referred to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 18 September 2007.

Second reading not agreed to in the Legislative Council on 6 May 2008.

Indigenous Conservation Title Bill 2007* (No. 237)

The purpose of the Bill is to create a form of title that recognises Indigenous interests in the Rudall River National Park and the Gibson Desert Nature Reserve.

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The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 26 September 2007 (P.D.p. 5798).

Amended in the Legislative Council on 26 June 2008.

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Industrial and Related Legislation Amendment Bill 2007* (No. 238)

The primary objective of this Bill is to strengthen protections for vulnerable workers by addressing the following issues:  child labour protections;  occupational safety and health protections;  protections for injured workers;  access to the common law; and  amendments to the Industrial Relations Act 1979.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 27 September 2007 (P.D.p. 5957).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 24 October 2007 and in the Legislative Council on 26 June 2008.

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Industrial Relations Amendment Bill 2008* (LC No. 293)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Industrial Relations Act 1979 to abolish the position of the President of the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission as established by the Industrial Relations Act 1979, with many of these functions to be undertaken by a Supreme Court judge. Minor consequential amendments to other statutes are included in the Bill.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 18 June 2008 (P.D.p. 4023).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Industrial Relations (Prohibition of Bargaining Services Fees) Amendment Bill 2007* (No. 221) (Mr M.J. Cowper)

The purpose of this Bill is to bring the Industrial Relations Act 1979 into alignment with the Workplace Relations Amendment Bill currently before federal Parliament. The proposed amendments would insert an amendment into section 96A of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 which deals with freedom of association. The purpose is to clarify and simplify the interpretation of ‘bargaining services’ and ‘bargaining services fees’. A further proposed amendment would insert after section 96B a section to be known as 96BA which will expressly provide that any award, industrial agreement or order under the Act shall not include in it a ‘bargaining services fee’.

The Bill was introduced and read a first time in the Legislative Assembly on 21 June 2007.

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

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Information Privacy Bill 2007* (No. 193)

This Bill will amend the Freedom of Information Act 1992 and the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1971, as well as other Acts. The Bill aims to:  regulate the handling of personal information by the public sector;  regulate the handling of health information by the public and private sectors;  create a right to apply for access, and amendment of, health records held by the private sector; and  facilitate the exchange of personal or health information held by the public sector in appropriate circumstances.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 28 March 2007 (P.D.p. 824).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Inheritance (Family and Dependants Provision) Amendment Bill 2007* (No. 234)

The purpose of this Bill is to update and modernise the law in relation to family provision. In particular, this Bill will enable a claim to be made against a deceased estate by a step-child in two limited circumstances, and where there exists a duty to maintain a step-child or there is a legitimate expectation.

The Bill will also address the following areas of family law:  kinship relationships;  costs;  undisclosed property;  interim orders;  probate and letters of administration; and  evidence.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 27 September 2007 (P.D.p. 5956).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Integrity of Parliamentary Process Bill 2005 (LC No. 002) (Hon. P.G. Foss)

The purpose of this Bill is to protect the integrity of the parliamentary process from undue influence from outside or within the Parliament and to assist Members in making decisions as a parliamentary representative in the best interests of their electorate

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 30 March 2005 (P.D.p. 33).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Legal Profession Bill 2007* (No. 245)

The purpose of this Bill is to complete the legislative reform that the Parliament commenced when it enacted the Legal Profession Act 2003. The Bill seeks to regulate the legal profession in a way that is sufficiently flexible to balance the requirements of small local firms and larger national firms.

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The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 24 October 2007 (P.D.p. 6695).

Referred to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 21 November 2007.

Amended in the Legislative Council on 14 May 2008.

(Act No. 21 of 2008 – assented to on 27 May 2008)

Liquor Control Amendment Bill 2008 (No. 289)

The purpose of this Bill is to introduce a number of amendments to the Liquor Control Act 1988 to allow juveniles, aged 16 or 17 years, who have graduated from a prescribed training course, to serve liquor whilst employed on licensed premises. The service of liquor under this provision must be ancillary to a meal, and the work carried out by the juvenile supervised at all times. Employment of the juvenile on licensed premises must also be approved by the director of liquor licensing.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 18 June 2008 (P.D.p. 4050).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Lobbying Disclosure and Accountability Bill 2007* (No. 242) (Dr E. Constable)

This Bill introduces measures to ensure openness and accountability of professional lobbying activities directed at members of Parliament, ministerial staff and other public officials in Western Australia.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 17 October 2007 (P.D.p. 6342).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Local Government Amendment Bill 2008* (No. 288)

The purpose of this Bill is to introduce amendments to improve the operation of the Local Government Act 1995.

The key amendments include provisions for:  new powers for local governments to enter private land to remove graffiti;  widening the circumstances that local government can take gravel and other building materials from land for building purposes;  improving various accountability provisions relating to declaring financial interests, elections donations and restricting the types of gifts that council members may receive; and  stronger powers for the Minister and the Department of Local Government and Regional Development to obtain information from local governments when carrying out investigations.

The Bill also incorporates a range of technical improvements to the legislation and several minor drafting improvements.

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The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 18 June 2008 (P.D.p. 4049).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Major Events (Aerial Advertising) Bill 2008* (No. 286)

The purpose of this Bill is to control aerial advertising at major events, and for related purposes. This Bill seeks to ensure the rights and privileges of the sponsors of major events in Western Australia will be protected at law, and provide a further incentive to a sponsor to continue to invest in major events and associated activities in the state.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 14 May 2008 (P.D.p. 2972).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Medical Practitioners Bill 2006* (No. 183)

This Bill repeals the Medical Act 1894 and replaces it with a modern registration scheme to ensure that only properly qualified and competent persons are registered to practise medicine and to regulate the practice by those persons for the purpose of protecting consumers of health services in Western Australia. The Bill implements the recommendations of the review of the Medical Act 1894 which was provided to the Minister for Health in 2001.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 30 November 2006 (P.D.p. 9044).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 14 November 2007.

Referred to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 21 November 2007.

(Act No. 22 of 2008 – assented to on 27 May 2008)

Minerals and Energy Research Amendment Bill 2006 (No. 122)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Minerals and Energy Research Act 1987. The Act establishes the Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia, the function of which is to encourage the development of the minerals and energy industries for the benefit of the State by fostering and promoting all aspects of minerals and energy research.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 5 April 2006 (P.D.p. 1169).

(Act No. 23 of 2008 – assented to on 13 June 2008)

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Mines Safety and Inspection Amendment Bill 2007 (No. 210)

The Bill has been developed to strengthen and improve the existing provisions of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994. The changes contained in the Bill are in the following broad areas:  the Occupational Safety and Health Tribunal;  typographical errors;  safety and health representatives;  review of notices;  penalties in line with general penalty provisions;  alternative labour hire arrangements; and  clarification of the definition of ‘exploration manager’.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 13 June 2007 (P.D.p. 3009).

(Act No. 16 of 2008 – assented to on 16 April 2008)

Mining Legislation Amendment and Validation Bill 2007* (No. 232)

The purpose of this Bill is to:  validate miscellaneous licences made for purposes pursuant to regulation 42B(n) of the Mining Regulations 1981;  validate the extension of term of certain exploration licences lodged at the incorrect office of the Department; and  amend section 19 of the Mining Amendment Act 2004 to provide for the lodgement of the extension of term of exploration licences and compulsory surrenders at any office of the Department.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 21 November 2007 (P.D.p. 7501).

(Act No. 19 of 2008 – assented to on 19 May 2008)

Miscellaneous Amendments (Bankruptcy) Bill 2008 (No. 287)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend 92 State Acts by removing any reference to a ‘deed of assignment’, a ‘deed of arrangement’ and a ‘composition’, and by replacing these terms with the words ‘personal insolvency agreement’. These amendments will bring the relevant State laws into line with the Commonwealth Bankruptcy Act 1966.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 18 June 2008 (P.D.p. 4050).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Misuse of Drugs (Methylamphetamine) Amendment Bill 2007* (No. 222) (Mr M.J. Cowper)

The intent of this Bill is to have continuity between possession of amphetamine and methylamphetamine, so that law enforcement officers dealing with drug offenders can charge without having to differentiate the weight of the two prohibited drugs before processing offenders to the appropriate court.

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The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 26 September 2007 (P.D.p. 5853).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

National Environment Protection Council (Western Australia) Amendment Bill 2007 (No. 188)

The purpose of the Bill is to implement minor amendments to the National Environment Protection Council (Western Australia) Act 1996 (NEPC (WA) Act). The main effect of the amendments are to:  allow the National Environmental Protection Council (NEPC) Service Corporation to provide support and assistance to other Ministerial Councils;  provide a simplified process for making minor variations to the National Environment Protection Measures; and  require five-yearly reviews of the NEPC (WA) Act.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 28 March 2007 (P.D.p. 833).

Referred to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 5 September 2007.

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

National Gas Access (Western Australia) Bill 2008* (No. 294)

The purpose of this Bill is to implement the new national third party access regime for natural gas pipeline systems in Western Australia. The Bill implements the national gas access reforms that are embodied in the National Gas Law and in the National Gas Rules. In addition the Bill provides modifications to those national laws to suit Western Australia’s specific circumstances.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 18 June 2008 (P.D.p. 4051).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Nickel Refinery (BHP Billiton Nickel West Pty Ltd) (Termination of Agreements) Agreement Bill 2008 (No. 276)

The purpose of this Bill is to ratify an agreement, as varied by a subsequent agreement between the State and BHP Billiton Nickel West Pty Ltd (Nickel West) that provides for the termination of:  an agreement made on 19 January 1968 and subsequently varied, titled the Nickel Refinery (Western Mining Corporation Limited) Agreement Act 1968; and  an agreement made on 4 November 1970 and subsequently varied, titled the Nickel Refinery (Western Mining Corporation Limited) Agreement Act Amendment Act 1970 (collectively referred to as the ‘State Agreement’) between the State and Nickel West (under its former name, Western Mining Corporation Limited – ‘Western Mining’); and  to validate the renewal of certain leases.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 15 May 2008 (P.D.p. 3168).

(Act No. 36 of 2008 – assented to on 27 June 2008)

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Nuclear Facilities Prohibition Bill 2007* (No. 212)

The purpose of the Bill is to prohibit the construction and operation of nuclear facilities in Western Australia. The Bill provides that no State laws or authorisations granted under State laws allow the construction or operation of a nuclear facility or other activities prohibited by the Bill.

The Bill makes it an offence to construct and operate a nuclear facility in Western Australia with a penalty of $500,000.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 20 June 2007 (P.D.p. 3427).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 14 November 2007.

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Occupational Safety and Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2007* (No. 223)

The purpose of the Bill is to clarify amendments made to the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984. The amendments contained in this Bill relate to the following broad areas:  alternative labour arrangements;  safety and health representatives;  the Occupational Safety and Health Tribunal; and  police officers.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 29 August 2007 (P.D.p. 4466).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Parental Support and Responsibility Bill 2005* (No. 041)

This Bill is for an Act to provide for responsible parenting agreements and responsible parenting orders. The Bill provides for information sharing between government agencies, and makes consequential amendments to the Children’s Court of Western Australia Act 1988, the Young Offenders Act 1994 and provides for related purposes.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 1 June 2005 (P.D.p. 2585).

Referred to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Legislation on 30 November 2005.

Amended in the Legislative Council on 3 April 2007.

(Act No. 14 of 2008 – assented to on 15 April 2008)

Pay-roll Tax Assessment Amendment Bill 2008 (No. 283)

The purpose of this Bill is to implement a package of measures aimed at achieving a greater level of consistency between Western Australia and the other States and Territories. Consistency will be in eight specific areas:

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 timing of the lodgement of returns;  motor vehicle allowances exemption;  accommodation of allowances exemption;  treatment of fringe benefits;  treatment of employee share acquisition schemes;  treatment of services performed outside a jurisdiction;  treatment of superannuation contributions; and  grouping.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 14 May 2008 (P.D.p. 2971).

Referred to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 17 June 2008.

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Pharmacists Bill 2006* (No. 185)

The objective of the Bill is to protect the public of Western Australia from potential harm by providing for the effective regulation of pharmacy. To achieve this objective, the Bill vests the Pharmacists Board of Western Australia with two principal statutory functions:  registration – the Board is responsible for determining who may be registered as pharmacists in Western Australia by reference to eligibility criteria that are contained in the Bill. The Board is also responsible for the registration of pharmacy premises and to ensure that pharmacy premises meet appropriate standards; and  professional regulation – the Board is authorised to inquire into complaints about pharmacists and to take appropriate action where a disciplinary or impairment matter as set out in the Bill is established.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 29 November 2006 (P.D.p. 8930).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 3 April 2007.

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Police Amendment Bill 2006* (No. 184)

The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Police Act 1892 and various other Acts to update provisions relating to Aboriginal aides who are now known as ‘Aboriginal police liaison officers’.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 29 November 2006 (P.D.p. 8929).

Amended in the Legislative Council on 5 December 2007.

(Act No. 8 of 2008 – assented to on 31 May 2008)

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Police (Compensation for Injured Officers) Amendment Bill 2006* (No. 159) (Mr M.J. Cowper)

There is currently no statutory provision for the support, compensation and rehabilitation of members and former members of the WA Police Force who retire, resign or otherwise leave the Police Force with residual illness or injuries which arise through the performance of a police duty or function.

Police are specifically excluded from coverage of the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 (except in death) and this Bill addresses that anomaly by amending the Police Act 1892 to provide compensation and ongoing medical benefits for officers injured in the course of duty.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 23 August 2006 (P.D.p. 5115).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Police (Former Officers' Medical and Other Expenses) Bill 2008* (No. 292)

The purpose of this Bill is to establish a post-separation medical benefit scheme for all former police officers and Aboriginal police liaison officers (APLOs). The Police Commissioner will be the responsible party for the payment of medical and other expenses incurred by former officers in relation to injuries arising out of their former duties as police officers or APLOs.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 18 June 2008 (P.D.p. 4048).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Amendment Bill 2007 (No. 250)

The purpose of this Bill is to introduce nationally agreed changes to the range of factors taken into account when a transfer of a prisoner is requested.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 21 November 2007 (P.D.p. 7502).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Professional Combat Sports Amendment Bill 2007 (No. 235) (Mr T.R. Sprigg)

The purpose of the Bill is to provide for the Minister to give directions in writing to the Professional Combat Sports Commission with respect to the exercise by the Commission of its powers generally or with respect to a particular matter.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 26 September 2007 (P.D.p. 5833).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Prostitution Amendment Bill 2007* (No. 226)

The purpose of the Bill is to provide a framework for addressing the regulation of prostitution in a manner that is conducive to public health, protects sex workers from exploitation and protects children from being involved in or exposed to prostitution.

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The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 29 August 2007 (P.D.p. 4467).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 23 October 2007.

(Act No. 13 of 2008 – assented to on 14 April 2008)

Public Notaries Amendment Bill 2005* (LC No. 008)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Public Notaries Act 1979. This Bill proposes to simplify procedures by transferring the functions of the Attorney General to the Legal Practice Board, which will then report directly to the Chief Justice regarding the suitability and fitness of an applicant and the need for a further appointment.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 30 March 2005 (P.D.p. 30).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Public Transport Authority Amendment Bill 2008* (No. 275)

The purpose of this Bill is to provide strong penalties to support the Public Transport Banning Orders which were introduced in February 2008 to combat antisocial behaviour on, and criminal damage to, Western Australia’s public transport system.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 14 May 2008 (P.D.p. 2975).

(Act No. 42 of 2008 – assented to on 3 July 2008)

Public Trustee and Trustee Companies Legislation Amendment Bill 2006 (No. 102)

The purpose of this Bill is to modernise the Public Trustee’s legislative framework which has remained largely unchanged for over 60 years. This will allow the Public Trustee to remove inequitable investment and fee arrangements which currently disadvantage some of the most vulnerable members of the Western Australian community, and to provide full trustee services in terms of performing essential financial and legal functions. This Bill will provide for the reform of the Public Trustee’s operations and services and enable it to bring its activities up to date with industry best practice, in line with the other Public Trustees in Australia and the Trustee Companies Act. It will also allow the Public Trustee to achieve self-funding over time.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 29 November 2006 (P.D.p. 8932).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 4 April 2007 and in the Legislative Council on 6 December 2007.

(Act No. 9 of 2008 – assented to on 31 March 2008)

Real Estate and Business Agents Amendment Bill 2007* (No. 247-1)

The purpose of this Bill is to assist in removing red tape in relation to the licensing requirements for business agents, while increasing competition in the marketplace.

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The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 14 November 2007 (P.D.p. 7091).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Revenue Laws Amendment Bill 2008 (No. 281)

The purpose of this Bill is to implement the taxation measures announced in the 2008–2009 State Budget that relate to the land tax, metropolitan region improvement tax, duties and rates and charges legislation.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 14 May 2008 (P.D.p. 2967).

(Act No. 30 of 2008 – assented to on 27 June 2008)

Revenue Laws Amendment Bill (No.2) 2008* (No. 282)

The purpose of this Bill is to introduce amendments necessary to implement the taxation administration measures that were announced as part of the 2008–2009 State Budget.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 14 May 2008 (P.D.p. 2969).

Amended in the Legislative Council on 19 June 2008.

(Act No. 31 of 2008 – assented to on 27 June 2008)

Road Traffic (Administration) Bill 2007* (No. 252)

The purpose of this Bill is to introduce various components of the model provisions contained in the federal Road Transport Reform (Compliance and Enforcement) Bill, required to effectively investigate and enforce breaches of the mass, dimension and load restraint requirements throughout the road transport chain.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 28 November 2007 (P.D.p. 7899).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 20 March 2008.

Referred to Legislative Council Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 20 March 2008.

(Act No. 39 of 2008 – assented to on 15 August 2008)

Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2008 (No. 272)

The purpose of this Bill is to prepare for the introduction of the Repeat Drink Driving Strategy. This is intended to provide a further strong deterrent to unauthorised driving. This is considered necessary so that affected drink driving offenders will not consider unauthorised driving as an alternative to obtaining the proposed conditional driving authorisation. In summary, the amendments will:

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 increase the period of time a police officer may impound a vehicle used in the commission of an impounding offence (driving) from 48 hours to seven days for a first offence and 28 days for a second and subsequent offence;  extend the definition of ‘road rage circumstances’ to include places other than a road such as car parks and private property;  amend vehicle confiscation provisions as they relate to both hoon and road rage offences so that where an application is made by Police to have a vehicle confiscated, a court may order the impounding of the vehicle for a period of up to six months as an alternative to confiscation; and  target those drivers who speed excessively by increasing the court imposed fines for reckless driving.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 10 April 2008 (P.D.p. 2209).

(Act No. 24 of 2008 – assented to on 13 June 2008)

Road Traffic Amendment (Confiscation and Disposal of Vehicles) Bill 2008 (No. 268) (Mr R. Johnson)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Road Traffic Act 1974 to:  increase the impoundment period of a vehicle to seven days;  require for impoundment of the vehicle for a period of three months upon conviction for a second offence of driving without a driver’s licence, or racing or road rage offences;  require confiscation of the vehicle upon conviction for a third offence of driving without a driver’s licence, or racing or road rage offences;  require confiscation of the vehicle upon conviction for driving without a driver's licence that has been suspended or cancelled due to a drink driving offence; and  give the Commissioner the discretion to sell, crush or use the vehicle in police covert operations upon the making of a confiscation order, or upon a failure to collect an impounded vehicle.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 2 April 2008 (P.D.p. 1687).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Road Traffic (Authorisation to Drive) Bill 2007 (No. 249)

The purpose of this Bill is to facilitate the introduction of the national Road Transport Reform (Compliance and Enforcement) Bill.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 28 November 2007 (P.D.p. 7898).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 13 March 2008.

Referred to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 20 March 2008.

(Act No. 40 of 2008 – assented to on 15 August 2008)

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Road Traffic (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2007 (No. 253)

The purpose of this Bill is to repeal and delete the various clauses of the Road Traffic Act 1974 which have been moved to new statutes and provides for the amendment of all other legislation impacted by these changes.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 28 November 2007 (P.D.p. 7900).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 20 March 2008 and in the Legislative Council on 26 June 2008.

Referred to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 20 March 2008.

The Bill passed the Third Reading stage, with amendments, in the Legislative Council but had not been returned to the Legislative Assembly upon the prorogation of Parliament.

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Road Traffic (Vehicles) Bill 2007 (No. 251)

The purpose of this Bill is to facilitate the introduction of the national Road Transport Reform (Compliance and Enforcement) Bill.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 28 November 2007 (P.D.p. 7898).

Referred to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 20 March 2008

Amended in the Legislative Council on 26 June 2008.

The Bill passed the Third Reading stage, with amendments, in the Legislative Council but had not been returned to the Legislative Assembly upon the prorogation of Parliament.

Bill lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Road Traffic (Vehicles) (Taxing) Bill 2007 (No. 254)

The purpose of this Bill is to provide the legal mechanism whereby vehicle licence fees can exceed the administrative costs associated with issuing a vehicle licence.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 28 November 2007 (P.D.p. 7900).

Referred to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 20 March 2008.

(Act No. 41 of 2008 – assented to on 15 August 2008)

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Rottnest Island Authority Amendment Bill 2007* (No. 201)

The Bill’s purpose is to amend the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987 to address corporate governance issues raised by the Rottnest Island Taskforce Report 2004 and to create the Rottnest Island Wadjemup Conservation Reserve under the care, control and management of the Rottnest Island Authority.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 16 May 2007 (P.D.p. 2224).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Security and Related Activities (Control) Amendment Bill 2007* (No. 241)

The purpose of this Bill is to bring together a range of major reforms and minor administrative changes to the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 17 October 2007 (P.D.p. 6310).

(Act No. 4 of 2008 – assented to on 2 April 2008)

Seeds Amendment Bill 2007 (LC No. 209)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Seeds Act 1981 with the principal purpose of increasing the flexibility and usefulness of that Act in relation to seed that is prohibited.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 29 August 2007 (P.D.p. 4434).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Sentence Administration (Interstate Transfer of Community Based Sentences) Bill 2007* (No. 255)

The purpose of the Bill is to provide for the formal transfer and enforcement of community based sentences between jurisdictions.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 21 November 2007 (P.D.p. 7503).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 8 April 2008.

Referred to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 10 April 2008.

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

State Supply Commission Amendment Bill 2007* (No. 225)

The purpose of this Bill is to formally transfer accountability for State Fleet from the State Supply Commission (SSC) to the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF). The amendments incorporated into this Bill will:

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 enable the SSC to enter into an agreement with the Minister of another agency (in practice this will be the Treasurer and DFT respectively) for the SCC’s functions to be transferred to the Treasurer, and delegated by the Treasurer to DFT, to the extent necessary to permit DTF to provide the State Fleet services in its own right;  enable DTF to draw on the powers of the State Supply Commission Act 1991 to the extent necessary to undertake the State Fleet functions. The powers required will include powers to contract with any person, to set and retain charges from other government agencies and to borrow; and  amend the Act’s accounting provisions to provide that the State Fleet functions will be accounted for as DTF functions in its budget and annual report, in compliance with the Financial Management Act 2006.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 15 August 2007 (P.D.p. 4095).

Amended in the Legislative Council on 1 April 2008.

(Act No. 15 of 2008 – assented to on 14 April 2008)

Statutes (Repeals and Minor Amendments) Bill 2006 (LC No. 170)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend the statute law by repealing various Acts and adopted imperial Acts, and making minor amendments to various other written laws and adopted imperial Acts, and for related purposes.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 18 October 2006 (P.D.p. 7142).

Referred to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 18 October 2006.

Amended in the Legislative Council on 19 June 2008.

The Bill passed the Third Reading stage, with amendments, in the Legislative Council but had not been forwarded to the Legislative Assembly for concurrence upon prorogation.

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Statutes (Repeals and Minor Amendments) Bill 2008 (LC No. 265)

The purpose of this Bill is to make minor amendments to various Acts and to repeal Acts that are no longer required. The Bill repeals unproclaimed or obsolete, redundant, spent and inoperative Acts. The Bill also makes a range of miscellaneous and administrative amendments to a number of Acts across various portfolio areas.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 20 March 2008 (P.D.p. 1309).

Referred to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 7 May 2008.

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

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Sunset Hospital Site Bill 2006 (No. 137)

The purpose of this Bill is to facilitate land tenure and planning amendments to A Class reserve 1667 to enable implementation of the Sunset Community Master Plan, providing for:  the timely adaptive reuse and conservation of the heritage-listed Sunset Hospital site;  most of the Sunset site remaining as an A Class reserve and being placed under the custodianship of the University of Western Australia for use as the UWA Arts Centre and for development of a residential aged care facility;  excision of a relatively small part of the A Class reserve 1667 for the development of residential apartments;  appropriate amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme; and  minor boundary rationalisation to protect improvements owned by the City of Nedlands.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 18 May 2006 (P.D.p. 2862).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Surrogacy Bill 2007* (No. 190)

This Bill provides for the regulation of surrogacy arrangements and for the parentage of children born as a result of those arrangements. Under the Bill surrogacy will be provided for by:  allowing access to IVF for a women who has agreed to bear a child for a women or couple who would be eligible for IVF;  providing a parentage order which will alter the birth certificate to make the arranged parents the legal parents of the child; and  regulating activities around the making of surrogacy arrangements.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 1 March 2007 (P.D.p. 193).

Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 5 September 2007 and in the Legislative Council on 25 June 2008.

Referred to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Legislation on 14 November 2007.

The Bill passed the Third Reading stage, with amendments, in the Legislative Council but had not been returned to the Legislative Assembly upon prorogation.

Bill lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Terrorism (Preventative Detention) Amendment Bill 2007 (No. 215)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Terrorism (Preventative Detention) Act 2006 (the Act) in order to avoid any doubt about the ability of ASIO to take a person who is in preventative detention under the Act into their custody.

It is necessary to amend the Act to refer to the updated provisions of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979. The Bill will achieve this by making a number of housekeeping amendments to the Terrorism (Preventative Detention) Act 2006.

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The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 20 June 2007 (P.D.p. 3426).

(Act No. 1 of 2008 – assented to on 5 March 2008)

Treasurer's Advance Authorisation Bill 2008 (No. 266)

The purpose of this Bill is to allow for supplementary funding of annual appropriations for unforseen and/or extraordinary events during the financial year, as well as short-term repayable advances to agencies for working capital purposes.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 11 March 2008 (P.D.p. 656).

(Act No. 10 of 2008 – assented to on 14 April 2008)

Uranium Mining (Implementation of Government Commitments) Bill 2007 (LC No. 198) (Hon. G. Watson)

The purpose of this Bill is to prohibit the mining of uranium in Western Australia.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 4 April 2007 (P.D.p. 1164).

Second Reading not agreed to in the Legislative Council on 10 April 2008.

Water Services Licensing (Water Conservation Target) Amendment Bill 2007 (LC No. 264) (Hon. P. Llewellyn)

The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Water Services Licensing Act 1995 to impose, as a condition of holding specified operating licences for water supply services, an obligation to meet a specified water conservation target, and for incidental purposes.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 6 December 2007 (P.D.p. 8248).

Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

Western Australian Resources Heritage Fund Bill 2007* (No. 197) (Hon. J. Day)

The Bill provides for the establishment of the Western Australian Resources Heritage Fund. The purpose of the Bill is to create a secure capital fund using a proportion of Western Australia’s considerable earnings from non-renewable resources. Once established, the Fund will generate a stable, long term income stream to benefit future generations of Western Australians when the State’s non-renewable resources are depleted.

The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 4 April 2007 (P.D.p. 1222).

Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 37th Parliament.

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MOTIONS IN THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (24 motions)

Only substantive motions moved are listed below and do not include procedural or formal motions. See also Committees, Condolence Motions, Sessional Orders and Standing Orders, Suspension in the Index to the 2008 Votes and Proceedings of the Legislative Assembly.

Amendments to Standing Orders (moved by Leader of the House) – AGREED TO Consumer Credit (Bill Facilities) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2007 (moved by the Minister for Consumer Protection) – AGREED TO Consumer Credit (Western Australia) Code Regulations Amendment Order 2008 (moved by the Minister for Consumer Protection) – AGREED TO Deterioration in Essential Services in Regional Western Australia (moved by Mr G.A. Woodhams) – DEBATE ADJOURNED Disallowance of Fish Resources Management Amendment Regulations (No. 8) 2006 (moved by Mr G. Snook) – NEGATIVED Disallowance of Rights in Water and Irrigation Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2007 (moved by Mr P.D. Omodei) – NEGATIVED Government Air-Conditioning Policy for School Buses (moved by Dr G.G. Jacobs) – AMENDED AND AGREED TO Karrinyup Lakes Lifestyle Village (moved by Ms K. Hodson-Thomas) – AMENDED AND AGREED TO; REFERRED TO COMMITTEE Logue Brook Dam (moved by Mr M.J. Cowper) – NEGATIVED Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) Subsidy (moved by Mr D.T. Redman) – DEBATE ADJOURNED Referral of the Treasurer’s Advance Authorisation Bill 2008 to the Public Accounts Committee (moved by Mr M.W. Trenorden) – NEGATIVED Removal of ‘The Cliffe’ from the Register of Heritage Places (moved by Mr C.J. Barnett) – AGREED TO Rescission of Second Reading Vote for the Electoral Amendment Bill 2008 (moved by the Minister for Electoral Affairs) – AGREED TO Retail Trading Hours (moved by Mr D.T. Redman) – AMENDED AND AGREED TO Temporary Order – Suspension of Standing Order 74 (moved by the Leader of the House) – AGREED TO Termination of Health Department Staff Contract (moved by Dr K.D. Hames) – NEGATIVED

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MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST

Attorney General’s Portfolio Areas (moved by Mr T.R. Buswell) – NEGATIVED Electricity Price Rises (moved by Dr S.C. Thomas) – AMENDED AND AGREED TO Gas Supply Actions (moved by Mr T.R. Buswell) – DEBATE ADJOURNED; RESUMED AND NEGATIVED Minister for Health’s Portfolio (moved by Dr K.D. Hames) – NEGATIVED No Confidence in the Minister for Energy (moved by Mr C.J. Barnett) – NEGATIVED Royal Flying Doctor Service (moved by Dr K.D. Hames) – AMENDED AND AGREED TO State Housing Strategy (moved by Mr T.R. Buswell) – NEGATIVED Varanus Gas Explosion (moved by Mr T.R. Buswell) – NEGATIVED

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MOTIONS IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (9 motions)

Only substantive motions moved are listed below and do not include procedural or formal motions. See also Committees, Condolence Motions and Motions Without Notice in the Index to the 2008 Minutes of Proceedings for the Legislative Council.

Aboriginal Child health Survey (moved by Hon Barbara Scott) – AGREED TO Alcoa – Supplementary Property Purchase Plan (moved by Hon Robyn McSweeney) – NEGATIVED Broadband Internet – Use of Future Fund (moved by Hon Vincent Catania) – AGREED TO Chris Read – Disclosure Regarding OSCAR Project (moved by Hon Helen Morton) – AMENDED AND AGREED TO Education – Behaviour Management and Pastoral Care (moved by Hon Peter Collier) – INTERRUPTED Fair Employment Advocate – Helen Creed (moved by Hon Norman Moore) – AMENDED AND AGREED TO Health, Education and Law and Order – Crises (moved by Hon Ray Halligan) – AGREED TO Joint Standing Committee on the Commissioner for Children and Young People – Establishment (moved by Hon Barbara Scott) – AMENDED AND AGREED TO Regulation of Lobbyists (moved by Hon Giz Watson) – AMENDED AND AGREED TO

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PETITIONS PRESENTED IN THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (39 petitions)

Figures appearing in square brackets indicate the number of petitions presented on the issue. The total number of signatures appearing on these petitions follows in the round brackets.

Accommodation Support Services – requesting the Legislative Assembly give urgent attention to the provision of urgent accommodation support services for people with disabilities and their families, presented by Mr P. Papalia [1] (2) Binningup desalination plant – requesting the Legislative Assembly to recommend that the Binningup desalination plant be moved to a properly zoned industrial area, presented by Mr M.J. Cowper [1] (972) Booragoon Primary School Sewerage Connection – requesting that the Government undertakes to connect Booragoon Primary School to deep sewerage and disconnect its septic tanks, presented by Dr J.M. Woollard [2] (184) Broome Camp School – requesting that the Legislative Assembly Gazette and vest as an A Class Reserve the site known as the Broome Camp School, presented by Mrs C.A. Martin [1] (2361) China Green Subiaco Development – requesting that the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure reject the Subiaco Redevelopment Authority’s plan for the China Green development site in Subiaco, presented by Dr K.D. Hames [1] (214) Coodanup Community College – requesting that the Legislative Assembly recommend and support the change of Coodanup Community College from a Middle School to a Senior High School, presented by Mr D.A. Templeman [1] (613) Dawesville Bus Service – requesting that the Government provide a bus service for Bouvard constituents, presented by Dr K.D. Hames [1] (233) Disability Support in Rural Western Australia – requesting the Government and Opposition work together to resolve issues relating to the accessibility to disability services for people living with disabilities in rural Western Australia, presented by Mr M.J. Birney [1] (800) Duncraig Primary School – requesting that the current Duncraig Kindergarten and Community Health Nurse continue to reside at Marri Road, Duncraig and not be relocated to Duncraig Primary School site in Roche Road, Duncraig, presented by Ms J. Hughes [1] (799) French Street, Coral Bay – requesting that the Legislative Assembly draft laws to enable all unsealed roads in built up areas to be speed limited or in particular, allow French Street, Coral Bay to be speed limited, presented by Hon F. Riebeling [1] (36) Friends Shop and Trolley Service – requesting that the proposal by the Minister for Health to change the stock items sold by the Friends Shop and Trolley Service volunteers to patients and visitors at Royal Perth Hospital be opposed, presented by Dr K.D. Hames [1] (2775) Greenwood Train Station – requesting the Legislative Assembly remove the proposed stage 3 parking extension, proposed pedestrian overpass and path, and honour the promise made during the original consultation for the development of the Greenwood Train Station, presented by Ms K. Hodson- Thomas [1] (635) Keysbrook Mineral Sands Mine – the Legislative Assembly support the campaign for the Government to refuse Olympia resources’ application to mine for mineral sands in Keysbrook and North Dandalup, presented by Mr M.J. Cowper [1] 460

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Logue Brook Dam – requesting that the Legislative Assembly reconsider a decision to close Logue Brook Dam for community use, presented by Mr M.P. Murray [1], Mr M.J. Cowper [1] (3660) Lord’s Health Facilities – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensure the Subiaco Council maintain and operate the sports and health facilities at Lords in Hay Street, Subiaco for the health and recreational benefit of the many communities affected on a similar basis as other State or local government-run facilities in other communities, presented by Ms S. Walker [3] (7012) Manjimup Police Station – requesting that the Legislative Assembly direct the Treasurer and Minister for Police and Emergency Services to act immediately to ensure that a new Police Station complex is delivered in Manjimup through a public private partnership, presented by Mr P.D. Omodei [1] (30) Marmion Avenue, Marmion – requesting that the speed limit of 80km/h be lowered to 70 km/h, except for the sections that are currently 60 km/h, from the intersection of West Coast Terrace and West Coast Highway to Hepburn Avenue in the interests of safety for motorists, presented by Ms K. Hodson-Thomas [1] (71) Municipal Tax (Rates) – asking that the Legislative Assembly repeal Section 6.35 of the Local Government Act 1995, to ensure only proportional municipal tax rates would apply to small units and small homes, presented by Ms J. Hughes [1] (16) Ocean Forrest Lutheran College bus service – requesting the Legislative Assembly to request the Public Transport Authority to restructure the school bus service between Donnybrook and Bunbury to include one direct bus service to and from Donnybrook and Ocean Forrest Lutheran College commencing second term 2008, presented by Dr S.C. Thomas [1] (273) Off-Road Motorbikes – requesting that all motorbikes and quad-bikes be required to be registered either for road use or off-road use and provide for offences for not registering motorbikes, presented by Mr P. Papalia [1] (39) Old Vasse Road – requesting that the Legislative Assembly direct the treasurer, Minister for Planning and Infrastructure and Minister for Tourism to ensure that Old Vasse Road is bitumen sealed immediately, presented by Mr P.D. Omodei [2] (360) Public Access Way, Greenwood – requesting that the Legislative Assembly stop the closure of the Public Access Way between Dericote Way and Greenwood Village Shopping Centre Car Park and investigate and review the decision to close the public access way in consultation with the local community, presented by Ms J. Hughes [1] (272) Real Estate Agents in Western Australia – requesting that the Legislative Assembly review current legislation dealing with Real Estate Agents in Western Australia to include provision for home sales by private vendors, incentives to be offered to private vendors and full advertising rights for private vendors on Real Estate websites, presented by Mr A.P. O’Gorman [2] (135) Rehabilitation Centre in the Goldfields – requesting that the Legislative Assembly investigate the proposal to build a rehabilitation facility in the Goldfields, presented by Mr J.J.M. Bowler [1] (807) Rockingham and Kwinana General Practitioners – requesting that the Legislative Assembly call on the Commonwealth Government to provide additional general practitioners in outer suburban areas such as Rockingham and Kwinana, presented by Mr P. Papalia [1] (66) Royal Perth Hospital – requesting that the Legislative Assembly strongly oppose the closure of the Royal Perth Hospital and to ensure the name Royal Perth Hospital is maintained, presented by Dr K.D. Hames [2] (3284) Sacred Heart College Auditorium Development – requesting that the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure ensure that the current development application for the Sacred Heart auditorium development be adjusted to address the issues f height, bulk and other concerns of the community, presented by Ms J. Hughes [1] (300)

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Soiland Pty Ltd – requesting that the Minister for the Environment, pursuant to section 38(4) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, make reference of the proposal by Soiland Pty Ltd to establish a large peat dump and soil blending facility in Nowergup to the Environmental Protection Authority for a full environmental impact assessment, presented by Mr J.R. Quigley [1], Ms D.J. Guise [1] (297) Western Power Eastern Terminal Substation – requesting the Legislative Assembly to demand from Western Power that they reconsider alternative options to site the substation outside the Priority 1 and Priority 2 catchment areas, presented by Mr J.H.D. Day [3] (968)

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PETITIONS PRESENTED IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (39 petitions)

Figures appearing in square brackets indicate the number of petitions presented on the issue. The total number of signatures appearing on these petitions follows in the round brackets.

Augusta Margaret River Shire Council in relation to the District Planning Scheme for the Shire, inquiry into the activities – requesting the Legislative Council support, presented by Hon. G. Watson [1] (32). Busselton Hospital, recommendations by Dr Neale Fong and Mr Michael Moodie – requesting the Legislative Council investigate, presented by Hon. R. McSweeney [1] (23). Cane Toads in Western Australia – requesting the Legislative Council investigate and recommend short and long-term strategies to prevent cane toads becoming established in Western Australia, presented by Hon. G. Watson [2] (40). Dalyellup Beach Estate bushland be dedicated primarily to conservation – requesting the Legislative Council support, presented by Hon. S. Talbot [1] (708). Dampier Archipelago, opposing establishment of Woodside LNG land-based Pluto Development on Site A and B on the Burrup Peninsula – requesting the Legislative Council investigate, presented by Hon. G. Watson [2] (117). Depleted uranium munitions – requesting the Legislative Council to inquire, report and recommend opposition to the use, presented by Hon. G. Watson [1] (372). Design scenarios for the Fremantle Harbours Policy – requesting the Legislative Council oppose, presented by Hon. P. Llewellyn [1] (6665). Emu Point, Albany redevelopment – requesting the Legislative Council oppose, presented by Hon. G. Watson [1] (48). Export of containerised lead concentrate through the port of Fremantle – requesting the Legislative Council oppose, presented by Hon. S. O’Brien [4] (6068). Introduction of mandatory jail terms on people who use violence against public officers – requesting the Legislative Council support, presented by Hon. D. Faragher [2] (4787). Meat industry inquiry into the shortage of abattoir capacity in the State – requesting the Legislative Council support, presented by Hon. B. Ellis [2] (330). Non-government social and community services organisations’ increased funding – requesting the Legislative Council support, presented by Hon. S. Ellery [1] (1129). Mr Noel Crichton-Browne – praying for relief, presented by Hon. N. Moore [1] (1). Prostitution Amendment Bill 2007 – requesting the Legislative Council oppose, presented by Hon. H. Morton [1] (283). Real Estate and Business Agents Amendment Bill 2007 – requesting the Legislative Council oppose, presented by Hon. R. Halligan [1] (1215). Royal Perth Hospital – requesting the Legislative Council oppose closure, presented by Hon. H. Morton [2] (3698). Shire of Plantagenet, upgrade Millinup Road, Porongurup – requesting the Legislative Council oppose, presented by Hon. M. Benson-Lidholm [1] (313). Showrooms being constructed on Lots 1,2,3,4,13 and 15 Ewen Street, Woodlands, Western Australia – requesting the Legislative Council oppose, presented by Hon. G. Cash [1] (542).

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Spots Brook Tributary of the Ferguson River, dam application – requesting the Legislative Council oppose, presented by Hon. P. Llewellyn [1] (327). Subiaco China green site development – requesting the Legislative Council oppose, presented by Hon. S. O’Brien [2] (579). Teacher supply and salaries and allowances – requesting the Legislative Council support, presented by Hon. M. Benson-Lidholm [2] (2921). To maintain Western Australia as a genetically modified (GM) free zone – requesting the Legislative Council support, presented by Hon. S. Talbot [1], Hon. G. Giffard [2], Hon. G. Watson [2] (5846). Underwood Avenue Bushland, Shenton Park, save from destruction – requesting the Legislative Council support, presented by Hon. G. Watson [1] (6832). Yalgorup National Park, compact, manageable and viable for the long term – requesting the Legislative Council support, presented by Hon. G. Watson [1], Hon. S. Talbot [1] (1509).