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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2019-20

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-SEVENTH PARLIAMENT

BUSINESS PAPER

No. 44

THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2020

GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

ORDERS OF THE DAY—

1 Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Territorial Limits) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate on the motion of Mr , "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 24 October 2019—Mr Paul Scully).

2 Budget Estimates and related papers 2019-2020; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr , "That this House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers 2019-20". (Moved 20 June 2019—Ms ).

3 Evidence Amendment (Tendency and Coincidence) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr , "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 25 February 2020— Mr ).

4 Firearms and Weapons Legislation Amendment (Criminal Use) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate on the motion of Mr David Elliott, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 26 February 2020— Ms ).

5 Reference to the Independent Commission Against Corruption; consideration of the message from the Legislative Council dated 18 September 2019. (Mr ).

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BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE—PETITIONS

ORDERS OF THE DAY—

1 Petition—from certain citizens requesting the Legislative Assembly support the call for a Federal Royal Commission into the Murray Darling Basin Plan and the Murray Darling Basin Authority, and the establishment of a Public National Water Register. (Mrs ). (Set down for debate on 27 February 2020).

2 Petition—from certain citizens requesting the Legislative Assembly oppose bus privatization and deliver improved bus services. (Mr ). (Set down for debate on 5 March 2020).

3 Petition—from certain citizens requesting the Legislative Assembly rescind mining consents in the Woronora Dam area. (Mr ). (Set down for debate on 26 March 2020).

4 Petition—from certain citizens requesting the Legislative Assembly oppose bus privatisation and deliver improved bus services. (Dr Marjorie O'Neill). (Set down for debate on 2 April 2020).

GENERAL BUSINESS

INTERRUPTED MOVER'S SECOND READING SPEECH—

1 Water (Commonwealth Powers) Amendment (Termination of References) Bill; (Notice given 14 November 2019; introduced 21 November 2019—Mr Roy Butler speaking; lapses 15 May 2020).

NOTICES OF MOTIONS (for Bills)—

P1 MR to move—

That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to impose a moratorium on the carrying out of development for the purposes of recovering energy from the thermal treatment of waste.

(Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Energy from Waste Development Moratorium) Bill).

(Notice given 16 October 2019—lapses 17 April 2020)

2 MRS HELEN DALTON to move—

That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Water Management Act 2000 with respect to the provision, maintenance and accessibility of information relating to water access licences; and for other purposes.

(Water Management Amendment (Water Rights Transparency) Bill).

(Notice given 22 October 2019—lapses 23 April 2020)

P3 MS to move—

That a bill be introduced for an Act to protect farming families from trespass; and for other purposes.

(Right to Farm (Farming Families Protection) Bill).

(Notice given 23 October 2019—lapses 24 April 2020)

1637 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 27 February 2020

4 MR PAUL LYNCH to move—

That a bill be introduced for an Act to provide civil remedies for serious invasions of privacy; and to confer jurisdiction on the Privacy Commissioner and the Civil and Administrative Tribunal to deal with serious invasions of privacy.

(Civil Remedies for Serious Invasions of Privacy Bill).

(Notice given 14 November 2019—lapses 15 May 2020)

P5 MS to move—

That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Mining Act 1992 to prohibit the grant of new thermal coal mining leases; to prohibit the variation of existing thermal coal mining leases to increase mining area size; to prohibit thermal coal mining by 2030; to protect the interests of employees affected by the prohibition of thermal coal mining; and for related purposes.

(Mining Amendment (Climate Protection—Prohibition of Thermal Coal Mining) Bill).

(Notice given 4 February 2020—lapses 5 August 2020)

P Items marked P are postponed

ORDERS OF THE DAY (for Bills)—

1 Independent Commission Against Corruption Amendment (Ministerial Code of Conduct—Property Developers) Bill; resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Ms Jodi McKay, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 14 November 2019—Mr ; lapses 19 March 2020).

2 Privacy and Personal Information Protection Amendment (State Owned Corporations) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Paul Lynch, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 14 November 2019—Mr ; lapses 23 April 2020).

†3 Industrial Relations Amendment (Contracts of Carriage) Bill 2019—awaiting second reading speech. (Reported 19 November 2019—Mr Greg Warren; lapses 20 May 2020).

† Bill forwarded from the Legislative Council

1638 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 27 February 2020

NOTICES OF MOTIONS (General Notices)

886 AUSTRALIA DAY EVENTS - DUBBO ELECTORATE MR to move— That this House: (1) Commends Dubbo Regional Council, Mid-Western Regional Council, and Narromine Shire Council on their successful Australia Day events. (2) Notes Australia Day celebrations are important to communities in the Dubbo electorate as they provide an opportunity for people to come together to celebrate Australia and recognise outstanding achievers. (3) Congratulates the Citizens of the Year including Jan Colmer of Narromine, Megan Hamblin of Dubbo, and Jan Pirie of the Mid-Western region. (4) Thanks all winners at the Australia Day Awards for their dedication to their communities.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

P 887 TOLL INCREASE - CARAVANS MS to move— That this House: (1) Notes recent changes to vehicle classifications made by Transurban. (2) Notes tolls for caravans on the M2 and M7 Motorways have increased by 300 percent. (3) Calls on the Minister for Roads to reconsider these unfair toll increases.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020) P - postponed

888 AUSTRALIA DAY EVENTS - CAMDEN ELECTORATE MR to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Camden Council, Liverpool City Council, and Wollondilly Shire Council on their Australia Day events. (2) Notes Australia Day events in the Camden electorate included the Macarthur Lions Street Parade, citizenship ceremonies, and Australian of the Year Awards. (3) Congratulates St Pauls Catholic Primary School on its successful fundraising efforts for the region's firefighters. (4) Acknowledges Australia Day is important for communities to come together and heal after the recent devastating bushfires.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

889 TAFE RESOURCING MR to move— That this House: (1) Recognises TAFE is an incredibly important and highly valued public education institution. (2) Acknowledges the Government has slowly decimated TAFE. (3) Recognises TAFE plays a critical role in economic prosperity during the current skills shortage. (4) Calls on the Government to follow the Opposition's lead and commit to rebuilding TAFE. 1639 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 27 February 2020

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

890 WARNERVALE AIRPORT MR to move— That this House: (1) Notes Warnervale Airport is a critical piece of infrastructure for the Central Coast region. (2) Congratulates Central Coast Aero Club for training the next generation of pilots. (3) Notes the Government's independent review of Warnervale Airport aims to ensure certainty for its future. (4) Encourages residents and stakeholders to make a submission to the independent review.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

891 THE ENTRANCE CHANNEL DREDGING MR to move— That this House: (1) Notes Central Coast Council was provided with funding in 2018 to dredge The Entrance Channel. (2) Notes the dredging ended before all scheduled dredging was completed. (3) Notes there is now a large build-up of sand in the channel. (4) Considers the build-up of sand has increased the risk of flooding around Tuggerah Lake. (5) Urges the Minister for Water to pay attention to this issue. (6) Calls on the Government to immediately provide funding to the council so it can undertake further dredging of the channel to reduce flood risk.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

892 MOOREBANK INTERMODAL TERMINAL MS to move— That this House: (1) Notes the opposition of the Holsworthy community towards the Moorebank lntermodal Terminal which is supported by the Commonwealth Government. (2) Requests the Commonwealth Government forego its support of the Moorebank lntermodal Terminal and instead use the site for other purposes. (3) Requests the Government not provide funding towards supporting the operation of the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal. (4) Encourages the community to raise their objections by 21 February 2020.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

893 NEWCASTLE EAST PUBLIC SCHOOL - FRIABLE ASBESTOS MR to move— That this House: (1) Notes in September 2017, the Member for Newcastle highlighted the poor condition of the asbestos roof at Newcastle East Public School with the former Minister for Education. (2) Notes the Member for Newcastle was advised by the Minister for Education at Budget Estimates in 2019 that there was no friable asbestos present at Newcastle East Public School. (3) Notes friable asbestos was detected in classrooms at Newcastle East Public School on 19 December 2019, and parents were not informed of this development until 29 January 2020. 1640 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 27 February 2020

(4) Demands the Government remove the remaining known asbestos to ensure Newcastle East Public School is safe for students, staff, and families.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

894 LAKE MACQUARIE - COLLIERY TESTING MS to move— That this House: (1) Notes Centennial Coal intends to conduct testing at its Myuna Colliery under Lake Macquarie, in accordance with the consent obtained by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. (2) Notes the testing has been delayed in response to significant community concerns. (3) Calls upon the Government and Centennial Coal to listen carefully to the concerns of the residents around Lake Macquarie. (4) Calls upon the Government and Centennial Coal to ensure the safety of marine life is preserved whilst any testing is undertaken.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

895 AUSTRALIA DAY EVENTS - COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL MR to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Coffs Harbour City Council on its successful Australia Day events. (2) Commends Citizen of the Year, Jean Vickery; Young Citizen of the Year, Emma Millie Serisier; Sportsperson of the Year, Olissa Onley; and Event of the Year, Sawtell Fun Day. (3) Notes Australia Day is an opportunity to bring communities together. (4) Thanks the council for its efforts in hosting Australia Day celebrations.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

896 YANCO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE - FEMALE DORMITORIES MRS HELEN DALTON to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges female students at Yanco Agricultural College have waited 27 years for the Government to upgrade the unsafe demountable female dormitories. (2) Recognises temperatures inside the dorms can reach 48 degrees, and the lack of second exits in some dorms is a major fire hazard. (3) Notes all male dormitories are permanent, well-maintained buildings with adequate cooling and heating. (4) Calls on the Government to immediately build permanent girls dormitoires to ensure male and female students have an equal standard of accommodation.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

897 BARBARA BARRETT - KOALA NURSE VOLUNTEER MRS LESLIE WILLIAMS to move— That this House: (1) Recognises the generosity and kindness of Barbara Barrett of Port Macquarie for nursing injured koalas affected by devastating bushfires. 1641 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 27 February 2020

(2) Notes Barbara Barrett is currently caring for two koalas called Ruins Way Bazz and Lake Innes Nature Reserve Paul who incurred serious burns and injuries to their feet during the recent bushfires that swept through Port Macquarie and Lake Cathie in November 2019. (3) Acknowledges Barbara Barrett's many years for caring of injured wildlife and her countless volunteer hours supporting the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

898 BUSHFIRE EVACUATION CENTRE STAFF MS to move— That this House: (1) Thanks all staff at evacuation centres for their tireless support during and after the bushfires. (2) Notes the work completed by these staff members is diverse and crucial, from distributing donations, to creating an ongoing sense of community for those impacted by the crisis. (3) Recognises recovery will be a significant process, with numerous stages. (4) Calls on the Government to support and assist these hard working local staff in all ways possible.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

899 DISASTER RESPONSE LEGAL SERVICE NSW MR KEVIN CONOLLY to move— That this House: (1) Notes thousands of New South Wales residents impacted by the devastating bushfires will be offered free legal help with the launch of the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW. (2) Recognises Legal Aid NSW, Community Legal Centres, JusticeConnect, the Law Society of NSW, and the NSW Bar Association have teamed up to operate the service, which will be available via the Legal Aid helpline. (3) Congratulates the private legal community for joining the recovery effort, including the 200 lawyers and firms that have already offered pro-bono services.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

900 DROUGHT RELIEF FUNDING FOR LOCAL COUNCILS MR ROY BUTLER to move— That this House: (1) Notes local councils are struggling to collect rates in drought-impacted communities. (2) Notes local councils are spending large amounts of money issuing overdue notices to residents who have always paid their rates on time. (3) Urges the Government to provide immediate funding to local councils impacted by drought to allow them to waive rates this financial year.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

901 BUSHFIRE RELIEF - NSW HEALTH STAFF MR LEE EVANS to move— That this House thanks NSW Health staff for their extraordinary efforts in supporting communities affected by bushfires over the spring and summer of 2019-20.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020) 1642 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 27 February 2020

902 BUSHFIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTMENT MS to move— That this House: (1) Recognises New South Wales headed into the recent bushfire season, under resourced, under- staffed, and vulnerable. (2) Notes the commencement of the next bushfire season is now less than seven months away. (3) Demands action be taken to ensure firefighting agencies are adequately resourced in preparation for the commencement of the next fire season. (4) Calls on the Minister for Emergency Services to urgently reverse all cuts to firefighting capacity, employ the 300 Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters that are required, invest in recruitment, training and upskilling for all firefighting initiatives, invest where necessary to ensure better preparedness for the 2020-2021 bushfire season, so emergency services personnel are not burdened as they have been over the last five months.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

903 LILY GUBBAY - CANCER COUNCIL AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR MS to move— That this House: (1) Recognises Lily Gubbay, a much loved member of Cancer Council NSW, who was awarded with the 2019 Ambassador of the Year Award at the inaugural Cancer Council Supporter Awards. (2) Acknowledges these awards are an opportunity to say thank you to all inspirational individuals, like Lily Gubbay, who make the work of Cancer Council NSW possible. (3) Notes Cancer Council NSW is Australia's leading cancer charity, which support families affected by cancer.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

904 CLIMATE CHANGE - BUSHFIRE SEASON MS to move— That this House: (1) Expresses its deepest condolences to all those who have lost loved ones, houses, and livelihoods as a result of the horrific, devastating bushfire season. (2) Calls on the Government to accept that climate change is increasing the risk of bushfires. (3) Reminds the Government that it has an aspirational goal to reduce carbon emissions but no plan to meet that goal. (4) Demands the Government prepare a climate change action plan to achieve its aspirational goal.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

905 ISMAY RESERVE, HOMEBUSH MR to move— That this House: (1) Recognises the importance of open spaces in North Strathfield. (2) Calls upon the Minister for Planning to reject any proposal for affordable housing on Ismay Reserve which has been identified as excess land from the WestConnex project. (3) Calls on the Member for Strathfield to state her position on the proposal.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020) 1643 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 27 February 2020

906 REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD - WALLSEND ELECTORATE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes residents in the Newcastle Local Government Area have been excluded from the new Regional Seniors Travel Card. (2) Notes this decision means 11,621 people miss out, with some residents in the Wallsend electorate being eligible and others not. (3) Calls on the Minister for Regional Transport to rectify this unfair decision.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

907 JOSH LEVI - AUSTRALIAN JEWISH NEWS MS GABRIELLE UPTON to move— That this House: (1) Notes the untimely death of Josh Levi, Chief Executive Officer of Australian Jewish News. (2) Notes Josh Levi was a powerhouse in Jewish communal journalism. (3) Commends Josh Levi on his direct and passionate delivery of news to the Jewish community and beyond. (4) Notes warmest wishes go to his wife Lia and her baby daughter, Lara.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

908 SCHOOL LIBRARIES MR DAVID MEHAN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Government's new $225 million high school at Parramatta is 17 storeys high but contains no library. (2) Considers all students should have access to a library at school. (3) Calls on the Government to ensure all schools have a library and a librarian.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

909 INLAND GROWTH SUMMIT MR DUGALD SAUNDERS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Regional Development Australia Orana's Regional Director, Megan Dixon, on the recent Inland Growth Summit, which brought innovative thinkers from across the country and the region together in Dubbo to talk about water management. (2) Commends the many excellent speakers, including Taronga Western Plains Zoo Director, Steve Hinks, and solar irrigation pioneer, Karin Stark. (3) Highlights the importance of working together to solve the current water crisis.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

910 HUNTER WATER TREATED WASTE WATER RECYCLING MR TIM CRAKANTHORP to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Burwood Waste Water Treatment Plant, operated by Hunter Water, currently pumps 1644 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 27 February 2020

approximately 50 megalitres of treated waste water out to sea every day. (2) Notes Newcastle Jockey Club has proposed an ambitious plan to recycle this treated water and use it for the irrigation of the racecourse, Merewether Golf Course, and other sporting fields and parks. (3) Calls on the Minister for Water to visit the club to see firsthand the merits of this proposal.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

911 ST GEORGE HOSPITAL - MATERNITY UNIT MS MELANIE GIBBONS to move— That this House: (1) Welcomes the opening of a new $11.5 million birth unit at St George Hospital which was officially opened on 3 February 2020. (2) Commends Health Infrastructure, the builders, and all those involved in delivering this world- class unit for women and babies. (3) Notes the unprecedented investment in building and upgrading health facilities by the Government, with over $10 billion to be invested over the next four years, in addition of the $10 billion spent since 2011.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

912 RYLAN COLE - LORNE RURAL FIRE SERVICE MRS LESLIE WILLIAMS to move— That this House: (1) Recognises the charitable efforts of eight year-old Rylan Cole of Kendall, who coordinated a cupcake stand at his home on 11 January 2020 to raise funds for the wonderful volunteer firefighters at the Lorne Rural Fire Service (RFS). (2) Congratulates Rylan Cole and his hardworking volunteers including his mother Sian and brother Kai for raising $150.10 in donations for the Lorne RFS. (3) Applauds the Lorne RFS for its outstanding efforts over the summer period in tirelessly protecting local homes and properties against some of the worst bushfires on record.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

913 PRESCHOOL INVESTMENT MS JODIE HARRISON to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Report on Government Services on Early Childhood Education and Care published on 4 February 2020 reveals that New South Wales has the highest number of preschool aged children, but the lowest percentage of them in a preschool program out of all of the states and territories. (2) Notes young children who do not experience a quality early learning program are more likely to start school developmentally behind their peers. (3) Notes the Government has failed to honour its promise made in 2016 to provide universal access to affordable early childhood learning programs for every child in New South Wales. (4) Calls upon the Government to act on preschool learning for all children and their families.

(Notice given 5 February 2020—lapses 6 May 2020)

914 SELECTIVE GRAZING AND LOGGING MR MICHAEL JOHNSEN to move— 1645 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 27 February 2020

That this House urges the Government to amend any legislation or regulation, in order to allow selective grazing and logging in all state owned parks, for the purpose of hazard reduction.

(Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

915 JOHN HUNTER HOSPITAL - HYGIENE FACILITIES MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes there are very limited hygiene facilities for parents at the John Hunter Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. (2) Notes unless parents are staying in an emergency accommodation room, there are no on-site showers for parents. (3) Calls on the Minister for Health to provide these much-needed facilities.

(Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

916 THE ENTRANCE CHANNEL MANAGEMENT—MR ADAM CROUCH (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

917 AIR QUALITY - IMPACT ON CHILDREN—MS JODIE HARRISON (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

918 TERREY HILLS RURAL FIRE SERVICE—MR JAMES GRIFFIN (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

919 NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT—MRS HELEN DALTON (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

920 BONDI TO MANLY WALK—MS FELICITY WILSON (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

921 HUNTER REGIONAL WOMEN'S SAFETY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FORUM—MS TRISH DOYLE (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

922 AUSTRALIA DAY EVENTS - HAWKESBURY ELECTORATE—MS (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

923 AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION - BUSHFIRE COVERAGE—MS LIESL TESCH (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

924 PORT MACQUARIE GOLF CLUB - KOALA HOSPITAL—MRS LESLIE WILLIAMS (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

925 TEA GARDENS POLICE STATION—MS KATE WASHINGTON (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

926 COWRA HOSPITAL UPGRADE—MS (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020) 1646 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 27 February 2020

927 JENNY'S PLACE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTRE—MR TIM CRAKANTHORP (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

928 AUSTRALIAN CORRECTIONS MEDAL RECIPIENTS—MR GEOFF PROVEST (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

929 DOONSIDE STATION ACCESS PROGRAM—MR (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

930 TOMAREE TAFE CONNECTED LEARNING CENTRE—MR MICHAEL JOHNSEN (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

931 BUSHFIRE SUPPORT—DR JOE MCGIRR (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

932 ST LUKE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH - FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS—MS FELICITY WILSON (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

933 CAMPBELLTOWN SERVICE NSW CENTRE—MR GREG WARREN (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

934 BUSHFIRE RELIEF - DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE EMPLOYEES—MS ROBYN PRESTON (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

935 RAILWAY STATION ACCESSIBILITY - THE ENTRANCE ELECTORATE—MR DAVID MEHAN (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

936 NSW STATE OVER 70 YEAR OLD CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIPS—MRS LESLIE WILLIAMS (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

937 JOHN HUNTER HOSPITAL - AIR CONDITIONING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

938 BRIBBAREE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT—MS STEPH COOKE (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

939 REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD - CHARLESTOWN ELECTORATE—MS JODIE HARRISON (Notice given 6 February 2020—lapses 7 May 2020)

940 REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD - WALLSEND ELECTORATE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

941 DUBBO WEST PRESCHOOL—MR DUGALD SAUNDERS (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

942 MURWILLUMBAH DISTRICT HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT—MS (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020) 1647 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 27 February 2020

943 PARRAMATTA RIVER FERRY SERVICE CHANGES—MR JOHN SIDOTI (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

944 STOCKTON EROSION—MR TIM CRAKANTHORP (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

945 CENTRAL COAST - STORM DAMAGE RESPONSE—MR DAVID HARRIS (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

946 TARONGA ZOO - INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNERS—MS FELICITY WILSON (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

947 BUSHFIRE REPAIR COSTS—DR JOE MCGIRR (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

948 GUYRA SHOWGIRL AND JUNIOR SHOWGIRL WINNERS—MR (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

949 REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD—MR (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

950 RETURN AND EARN SCHEME - FUNDS FOR OUR FIRIES—MS MELANIE GIBBONS (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

951 TUGGERAH LAKE - FLOOD RISK WARNINGS—MR DAVID MEHAN (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

952 PRESIDENT REUVEN RIVLEN - OFFICIAL STATE VISIT—MS GABRIELLE UPTON (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

953 GRIFFITH BASE HOSPITAL MENTAL HEALTH UNIT - COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS—MRS HELEN DALTON (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

954 BUSHFIRE APPRENTICESHIP SUPPORT—MR GEOFF PROVEST (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

955 CANTERBURY HOSPITAL—MS (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

956 PUBLIC LIBRARIES INVESTMENT—MR (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

957 HANNAH CLARKE - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION—MS TRISH DOYLE (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

958 THE ENTRANCE CHANNEL DREDGING—MR ADAM CROUCH (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

959 REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD ROLLOUT—MS (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020) 1648 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 27 February 2020

960 TANYA WHITEHOUSE - MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA RECIPIENT—MR PETER SIDGREAVES (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

961 STATE FORESTS—MS LIESL TESCH (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

962 CORRECTIONAL CENTRES - MOBILE PHONE JAMMING TRIAL—MRS (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

963 REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD—MS (Notice given 25 February 2020—lapses 26 May 2020)

964 BUSHFIRE SUPPORT - COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANISATIONS MR to move— That this House: (1) Thanks the Government and local service clubs for the work that they have done in the aftermath of the bushfires to assist with clean-up and getting people back on their feet. (2) Notes the work that BlazeAid has done in the repairing of fences in the aftermath of the bushfires. (3) Notes the assistance that community service clubs such as Rotary and Lions have given in the aftermath of the bushfires through monetary and physical donations to victims and communities in need.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

965 COMMUNITY AND SMALL BUSINESS CCTV FUND - WALLSEND ELECTORATE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes Wallsend Cricket Club has been badly vandalised twice since December 2019. (2) Notes only 10 local government areas could apply for funding from the $5 million 2019 Community and Small Business CCTV Fund. (3) Calls on the Attorney General to expand the program to the Wallsend electorate.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

966 RURAL AND REGIONAL TOURISM MR DUGALD SAUNDERS to move— That this House: (1) Commends the staff at Old Dubbo Gaol on the launch of its upcoming event Prohibition, to be held on 29 February 2020. (2) Highlights the $19,000 contribution from the Government and Destination NSW through the Incubator Fund to drive tourism in the regions, especially areas struggling in drought. (3) Encourages everyone to support regional New South Wales by attending events like Prohibition.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

967 PARRAMATTA HERITAGE BUILDINGS MS to move— 1649 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 27 February 2020

That this House: (1) Notes the Government is destroying four highly significant 19th century buildings in Parramatta for infrastructure projects. (2) Notes the Royal Oak Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Australia and is being unnecessarily demolished for a storage yard. (3) Notes Willow Grove and St Georges Terrace are being unnecessarily demolished to accommodate the relocation of the Powerhouse Museum, while the previous museum site at Ultimo will be used for development. (4) Notes under current plans, architect James Houison's beautiful 1842 home Kia Ora will be demolished for the Western Metro. (5) Condemns the Government for the willful destruction of the heritage of Parramatta and Australia.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

968 PUBLIC LIBRARIES INVESTMENT MR PETER SIDGREAVES to move— That this House: (1) Commends Wollondilly Shire Council for its Library Lovers Day event held on Valentine's Day, 14 February 2020. (2) Notes this event encourages the community to visit their local library. (3) Commends the Government on its over $1 million investment in Camden, Liverpool and Wollondilly public libraries. (4) Notes the Government will continue to support public libraries.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

969 EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING INVESTMENT MS JODIE HARRISON to move— That this House: (1) Notes research from The Front Project estimates that every one dollar invested in early childhood learning generates a return of two dollars to children, their care givers, government and business. (2) Notes the Government's departmental website acknowledges that the positive benefits for a child participating in a quality preschool program will endure well beyond primary school. (3) Notes the Premier's announcement on 19 June 2018, that the Government would provide universal access for all children in New South Wales to attend two years of preschool prior to starting school through the Start Strong Program. (4) Calls upon the Government to honour its promise, to benefit children and the future prosperity of New South Wales.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

970 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT MS GABRIELLE UPTON to move— That this House: (1) Notes on 27 February 2020, the Member for Vaucluse gave the keynote speech at a Committee for Economic Development of Australia event. (2) Notes the speech addressed the Government's initiative to accelerate research and development in New South Wales. (3) Notes research and development is important because it supports new industries, jobs, products 1650 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 27 February 2020

and services and it creates better and healthier lives for the people in New South Wales. (4) Notes that together with the Advisory Council chaired by David Gonski AC, the Government identified four key goals to accelerate research and development, including: using the Government's role as a participant in the research and development ecosystem; attracting and retaining the best talent and investment to New South Wales; bringing stakeholders together to leverage their strengths; and supporting start-ups to scale up and commercialise research. (5) Acknowledges the important work that is being undertaken by the Advisory Council to help develop an action plan that will make New South Wales a research and a development leader and world-class contributor.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

971 WATER BUY-BACK MANAGEMENT MRS HELEN DALTON to move— That this House: (1) Calls on the Government to support regional food and fibre production by opposing any further water buy-backs by either State or Commonwealth departments. (2) Recognises the disastrous consequences any further buy-backs would have on the consumptive water pool. (3) Notes a balance between productive and environmental water-use needs to be achieved.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

972 SYDNEY METRO - NORTH SHORE ELECTORATE MS FELICITY WILSON to move— That this House: (1) Notes the final tunneling work for the Sydney Metro in the North Shore electorate was completed in December 2019. (2) Thanks the North Shore community for attending the final break through at Blues Point Reserve, where it was displayed on a large screen for all attending to see. (3) Acknowledges the Sydney Metro will be a game changer for commuters in the North Shore electorate and across Sydney. (4) Recognises the hard and dedicated work of the project team and the Minister for Transport and Roads.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

973 REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD - NEWCASTLE MR TIM CRAKANTHORP to move— That this House: (1) Notes seniors who reside in the Newcastle Local Government Area have been deemed ineligible for the Regional Seniors Travel Card. (2) Notes many pensioners have contacted the Member for Newcastle to expresses their frustration at their exclusion from this program. (3) Calls on the Minister for Transport and Roads to reverse this decision.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

974 WYONG PUBLIC HOSPITAL - ANGIOGRAM SERVICES MS YASMIN CATLEY to move— 1651 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 27 February 2020

That this House: (1) Notes Wyong Public Hospital does not offer angiogram services, which means that Central Coast patients must travel to Gosford Hospital or Brisbane Waters Private Hospital for treatment. (2) Notes the latest Bureau of Health Information report of emergency departments and elective surgery wait times exposes how the Government is failing Central Coast patients. (3) Notes emergency wait times for Central Coast patients increased by almost an hour and some patients experienced over eight hour wait times. (4) Notes elective surgery wait times have also increased to 290 days. (5) Calls on the Government to properly resource Wyong Hospital and provide angiogram services.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

975 AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS RECIPIENTS MS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates all Australia Day 2020 Honours recipients whose recognition includes contributing to the battle against domestic and family violence, especially those appointed Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia. (2) Congratulates Catherine McFerran AM of Bermagui for her significant service to women, children and social justice. (3) Congratulates Violet Roumeliotis AM of Carlton for her significant service to the community, particularly in refugee support.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

976 CENTRAL COAST BUSHFIRES - EMERGENCY PERSONNEL RECOGNITION MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Notes the bushfires that have affected the Central Coast over the 2019-20 Christmas period. (2) Notes the fantastic efforts of the emergency services in fighting the New Year's Eve bushfire which impacted Charmhaven and Blue Haven. (3) Recongnises all emergency service personnel, both volunteers and professionals, who selflessly protected the community during the bushfire emergency. (4) Acknowledges the leadership of Rural Fire Service Coordinator, Viki Campbell, during the crisis.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

977 LIVERPOOL ANIMAL SHELTER MS MELANIE GIBBONS to move— That this House: (1) Condemns Liverpool City Council's plan to close the Liverpool Animal Shelter on 19 March 2020. (2) Notes this decision was moved by Councillors Nathan Haggerty and Charishma Kaliyanda. (3) Recognises there was little community consultation on this decision. (4) Notes outsourcing this service to Blacktown will hinder residents and create ineffective animal management.

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978 BETTINA ARNDT - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMENTS MS JO HAYLEN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Commonwealth Senate has voted overwhelmingly to remove Bettina Arndt's Order of Australia after the men's rights activist congratulated the Queensland Police inspector's comments about keeping an open mind as to why Rowan Baxter brutally murdered his three children and wife Hannah Clarke. (2) Notes Bettina's Arndt's comments follow a long career of maligning the victims of sexual assault and campaigners against domestic violence, including a tour across universities aimed at discrediting reports of sexual assaults and interviewing a twice-convicted pedophile. (3) Agrees that honouring Bettina Arndt undermines the work of activists and governments, including the Government, to reduce rates of sexual assault and domestic violence. (4) Condemns Bettina Arndt's comments and requests the Attorney General to petition the Governor General and the Council of the Order of Australia to immediately rescind Bettina Arndt's award.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

979 CENTRAL COAST STORM DAMAGE - EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL RECOGNITION MR ADAM CROUCH to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Minister for Police and Emergency Services visited the Central Coast on Friday 21 February 2020 to inspect flood-affected suburbs and to meet with residents and emergency service volunteers. (2) Notes tens of thousands of people were left without power and hundreds of homes flooded which led to the declaration of a natural disaster by the Government for the Central Coast on Wednesday 12 February 2020. (3) Thanks the State Emergency Services personnel from the Gosford and Wyong units for putting their lives on the line to serve the community during the recent storms.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

980 BUSHFIRE DAMAGE COMPENSATION DR JOE MCGIRR to move— That this House: (1) Notes the financial impacts of the Dunns Road Fire on farmers and property owners across the Wagga Wagga electorate. (2) Acknowledges the Government's initiative to compensate the full cost of council rates for people who lost their homes and small businesses. (3) Calls on the Government to extend this assistance to property owners who may not have lost their home or business, but lost significant land and agricultural income.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

981 ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM MR MARK TAYLOR to move— That this House: (1) Notes road safety education is a shared responsibility and the introduction of mascots, Daisy and Sprocket, in schools will reinforce the message of Stop! Look! Listen! Think! every time school children cross the road. 1653 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 27 February 2020

(2) Notes the Road Safety Education Program is just one of many programs funded by the Government to help keep children safe when out and about. (3) Notes this program is complemented by the Safer Roads Program with Round Three funding announced on 12 February 2020, which aims to deliver roadside barriers, rumble strips and wide centrelines across New South Wales. (4) Notes the Safer Roads Program will award $258 million to 383 projects in the 2020-21 financial year.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

982 PUBLIC SCHOOLS MAINTENANCE - WALLSEND ELECTORATE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes a number of public schools in the Wallsend electorate are in need of serious maintenance. (2) Notes concerns about school maintenance have been dismissed by the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Education. (3) Calls on the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Education to address school maintenance as a matter of urgency.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

983 PORT MACQUARIE FEMALE CRICKETERS RECOGNITION MRS LESLIE WILLIAMS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Port Macquarie cricketers for winning the inaugural NSW Women's Regional Bash Final, held on 21 January 2020 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. (2) Applauds Captain, Kate Jackson; Keisha Dowsett; Sophia Mavros; Jo Borger; Hannah Faux; and Coach, Adam Broderick, for defeating the Australian Capital Territory Aces by 42 runs, scoring an overall total of 152 for two wickets. (3) Notes the NSW Women's Regional Bash was proudly sponsored by the Government.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

984 EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING SECTOR FUNDING MS JODIE HARRISON to move— That this House: (1) Notes the early childhood learning sector continues to be critically short of appropriately qualified staff in New South Wales and across Australia. (2) Notes the governments of Victoria and Queensland have categorised the training of new early childhood educators as a high priority area. (3) Notes in Victoria and Queensland new students commencing the Certificate Three and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care at TAFE will pay no tuition fees. (4) Notes in New South Wales, these TAFE courses cost low paid workers between the substantial amounts of $1,930 and $13,150. (5) Calls upon the Government to value these early childhood educators, and show real commitment to them by providing a similar funding package for courses in New South Wales.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

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MR GARETH WARD to move— That this House: (1) Notes on 31 January 2020, construction began at Bundanon Trust's new fireproof gallery as part of the Riversdale Masterplan in the Shoalhaven region that will house major artworks by Arthur Boyd and other Australian artists. (2) Notes the Government has contributed $8.6 million for the project to provide better storage and bushfire protection to artworks, keeping the collections safe for tourists, locals and future generations of artists to enjoy. (3) Acknowledges the joint investment from the Commonwealth and State Governments will help support a thriving arts and tourist economy following the bushfire disaster in the South Coast.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

986 CARRINGTON BOAT RAMP MR TIM CRAKANTHORP to move— That this House: (1) Notes Carrington boat ramp is one of the main boating facilities in Newcastle. (2) Notes the boat ramp and surrounding facilities are in urgent need of an upgrade. (3) Acknowledges Transport for NSW is now responsible for the management, maintenance and upgrade of the boat ramp after the council rescinded its responsibility. (4) Urges the Minister for Transport and Roads and Transport for NSW to upgrade Carrington boat ramp.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

987 HER EXCELLENCY MARGARET BEAZLEY, GOVERNOR - COMPANION IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA MR to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates all Australia Day 2020 Honours recipients whose recognition includes service to the law. (2) Congratulates Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Joan Beazley AO QC for being made a Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia, for her eminent service to the people of New South Wales, particularly through leadership roles in the judiciary and as a mentor of young women lawyers.

(Notice given 26 February 2020—lapses 27 May 2020)

988 BREE RISBY - GLEN INNES SHOWGIRL MR ADAM MARSHALL to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Bree Risby of Glen Innes on being successfully named Glen Innes Showgirl for 2020. (2) Commends Bree Risby on her efforts in winning against a strong group of competitors at the Glen Innes Show, given she has only been residing in Glen Innes for six months. (3) Notes Bree Risby will represent Glen Innes to the rest of New South Wales at the Royal Easter Show and wishes her all the very best for the upcoming competition.

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989 MARGARET PEARCE - MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA RECIPIENT MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Notes Margaret Pearce was awarded a Medal of the Order for Australia for her service to the community in the 2020 Australia Day Honours List. (2) Commends Margaret Pearce's contribution to Lions International for 21 years and her involvement in working towards Elsie's Retreat palliative care hostel. (3) Congratulates Margaret Pearce from Tuggerawong on her valuable service to the Central Coast community.

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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REQUIRING GOVERNMENT RESPONSE (standing order 303A)—

Date Tabled Committee Report Title Date Due 12 November Public Accounts Committee Report on the Parliamentary Budget Office 2019 12 May 2020 2019 Post-Election Report 20 November ICAC Committee Review of the 2017-2018 Annual Reports of the 20 May 2020 2019 ICAC and the Inspector of ICAC 4 February Public Accounts Committee Examination of the Auditor-General's 4 August 2020 2020 Performance Audit Reports May 2017 - December 2017

PETITIONS SIGNED BY 500 OR MORE PERSONS REQUIRING MINISTERIAL RESPONSE

Date Lodged Member Petition Title Minister Responsible Written Response Due 26 February Mr 400 Bus Stop, Kingsford Mr Andrew Constance 1 April 2020 2020 26 February Mrs Tweed Shire – Water Mrs 1 April 2020 2020 Management

PETITIONS SIGNED BY 10,000 OR MORE PERSONS FOR DISCUSSION AND REQUIRING MINISTERIAL RESPONSE

Date Lodged Member Petition Title Minister Written Discussion Responsible Response Due Date 5 February Mrs Helen National Public Water Mrs Melinda Pavey 11 March 27 February 2020 Dalton Register 2020 2020 6 February Mr Chris Minns Bus Privatisation Mr Andrew 12 March 5 March 2020 2020 Constance 2020 25 February Mr Lee Evans Woronora Dam Area Mr 31 March 26 March 2020 Mining 2020 2020 26 February Dr Marjorie Bus Privatisation Mr Andrew 1 April 2020 2 April 2020 2020 O'Neill Constance

HELEN MINNICAN Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

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Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales