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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2015

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-SIXTH PARLIAMENT

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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

No. 16

TUESDAY 4 AUGUST 2015

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1 MEETING OF THE HOUSE

The House met at 12.00 noon pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker took the Chair, read the prayer and acknowledged the traditional owners, thanking them for their custodianship of country.

2 NOTICES OF MOTIONS (GENERAL NOTICES)

3 PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS ______

The Acting Speaker (Mr Bruce Notley-Smith) left the Chair at 1.25 pm.

The Speaker resumed the Chair at 2.15 pm. ______

4 SPEAKER’S STATEMENT—CENTENARY OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR

The Speaker made a statement in relation to the Centenary of the First World War and recounted some of the events surrounding the August Offensive of 1915.

5 MINISTERIAL ARRANGEMENT

Mr Mike Baird informed the House that the Minister for Early Childhood Education, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Assistant Minister for Education would answer questions today in the absence of the Minister for Education.

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6 DEATH OF ALBERT JOHN SCHULTZ, A FORMER MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

The Speaker informed the House of the death, on 14 July 2015, of Albert John Schultz, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly, and that on behalf of the House, she extended to the family the deep sympathy of the Legislative Assembly in the loss sustained.

Members and officers stood as a mark of respect.

7 DEATH OF LERRYN WILLIAM MUTTON, A FORMER MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

The Speaker informed the House of the death, on 26 July 2015, of Lerryn William Mutton, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly, and that on behalf of the House, she extended to the family the deep sympathy of the Legislative Assembly in the loss sustained.

Members and officers stood as a mark of respect.

8 MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

The Speaker reported messages from His Excellency the Governor assenting to the following bills:

29 June 2015

Act No. 9 Appropriation Bill Act No. 10 Appropriation (Parliament) Bill Act No. 11 Appropriation (Budget Variations) Bill Act No. 12 Fair Trading Legislation (Repeal and Amendment) Bill Act No. 13 Crimes Legislation Amendment (Child Sex Offences) Bill Act No. 14 Small Business Grants (Employment Incentive) Bill Act No. 15 Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill

30 June 2015

Act No. 16 Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment (E-cigarettes) Bill.

9 ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BY THE ADMINISTRATOR

The Speaker reported the following message from the Administrator:

M J BEAZLEY Government House Administrator Sydney, 8 July 2015

The Honourable Justice Margaret Joan Beazley AO, Administrator of the State of New South Wales, has the honour to inform the Legislative Assembly that, consequent on the Governor of New South Wales, His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), being absent from the State, she has assumed the administration of the Government of the State.

10 RE-ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BY THE GOVERNOR

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

DAVID HURLEY Government House Governor Sydney, 9 July 2015

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General David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of New South Wales has the honour to inform the Legislative Assembly that he has re-assumed the administration of the Government of the State.

11 ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BY THE LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR

The Speaker reported the following message from His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor:

T F BATHURST Government House Lieutenant-Governor Sydney, 22 July 2015

The Honourable Thomas Frederick Bathurst AC, Lieutenant-Governor of the State of New South Wales, has the honour to inform the Legislative Assembly that, consequent on the Governor of New South Wales, His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), being absent from the State, he has assumed the administration of the Government of the State.

12 RE-ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BY THE GOVERNOR

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

DAVID HURLEY Government House Governor Sydney, 24 July 2015

General David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of New South Wales has the honour to inform the Legislative Assembly that he has re-assumed the administration of the Government of the State.

13 ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BY THE LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR

The Speaker reported the following message from His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor:

T F BATHURST Government House Lieutenant-Governor Sydney, 1 August 2015

The Honourable Thomas Frederick Bathurst AC, Lieutenant-Governor of the State of New South Wales, has the honour to inform the Legislative Assembly that, consequent on the Governor of New South Wales, His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), being absent from the State, he has assumed the administration of the Government of the State.

14 RE-ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BY THE GOVERNOR

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

DAVID HURLEY Government House Governor Sydney, 2 August 2015

General David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of New South Wales has the honour to inform the Legislative Assembly that he has re-assumed the administration of the Government of the State.

15 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT—WENTWORTH FALLS BUSHFIRE

Mr David Elliott made a statement in relation to the bushfire which occurred at Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains over 31 July 2015 to 3 August 2015.

Mr Guy Zangari also addressed the House. 216 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Tuesday 4 August 2015

16 NOTICES OF MOTIONS

17 NOTICES OF MOTIONS SOUGHT TO BE ACCORDED PRIORITY

Mr Ray Williams—Opposition Policies. Mr Luke Foley—Tribute to Adam Goodes.

18 QUESTION TIME ______

(1) Following a request from Mr Kevin Anderson pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Deputy Premier, Minister for Justice and Police, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Racing, provided additional information.

(2) Following a request from Ms Melanie Gibbons pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations provided additional information.

(3) Following a request from Mrs Tanya Davies pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Social Housing provided additional information.

(4) Following a request from Mr Glenn Brookes pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Social Housing provided additional information. ______

19 PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Mr Mike Baird, by leave, made a personal explanation in relation to the outcome of the 2015 Rugby League State of Origin Series.

20 PARLIAMENTARY CONTRIBUTORY SUPERANNUATION FUND TRUSTEES

Mr Anthony Roberts moved, by leave, That in accordance with section 14 (1) (b) of the Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Act 1971, the following members be appointed as trustees of the Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Fund: Gregory John Aplin; Michael John Daley; Bradley Ronald Hazzard; Paul Gerard Lynch; and Daryl William Maguire.

Question put and passed.

21 SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS—ROUTINE OF BUSINESS

Mr Anthony Roberts moved, That standing and sessional orders be suspended at this sitting to:

(1) Permit the consideration, in order given, of both notices of motions accorded priority at this sitting with the following speaking time limits:

(a) Mover – 5 minutes; (b) Member next speaking – 5 minutes; (c) Two other members – 3 minutes each; and (d) Reply – 3 minutes.

(2) Postpone the commencement of government business until the conclusion of the motions accorded priority.

Question put and passed.

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22 PAPER

Mrs Jillian Skinner tabled the Independent Auditor’s Compliance Audit Report by the Auditor-General on the Contracts Summary for the Northern Beaches Hospital Public Private Partnership, dated 29 June 2015.

23 OMBUDSMAN

The Speaker, in accordance with section 43 of the Community Services (Complaints, Reviews and Monitoring) Act 1993, announced receipt of the report of the New South Wales Ombudsman entitled:

“Report of Reviewable Deaths in 2012 and 2013, Volume 1: Child Deaths”, dated June 2015 (received 29 June 2015).

“Report of Reviewable Deaths in 2012 and 2013, Volume 2: Deaths of people with disability in residential care”, dated June 2015 (received 29 June 2015).

Ordered to be printed.

24 PARLIAMENTARY ETHICS ADVISER

The Speaker, in accordance with clause 6 of the resolution of the House relating to the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser, tabled:

Copy of correspondence from the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser enclosing advice provided to the Honourable Andrew Stoner, former Minister, regarding Sports Aviation Flight College Australia Ltd, dated 2 August 2015.

Copy of correspondence from the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser enclosing advice provided to the Honourable Andrew Stoner, former Minister, regarding Slasherteck Pty Ltd, dated 2 August 2015.

25 PASSENGER TRANSPORT ACT

The Clerk, in accordance with section 46D of the Passenger Transport Act 1990, announced receipt of Office of Transport Safety Investigations Reports entitled:

“Rail Safety Summary Report, Contributing Factors in NSW Rail Incidents 2004 - 2013” (received 7 July 2015).

“Rail Safety Investigation Report, Derailments of Trains 5M28 and NP23, Currabubula, 31 January 2014” (received 20 July 2015).

26 CORONERS ACT

The Clerk, in accordance with section 37 of the Coroners Act 2009, announced receipt of the report by the New South Wales State Coroner into deaths in custody/police operations for 2014 (received 10 July 2015).

27 JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON LOOSE-FILL ASBESTOS INSULATION

The Clerk announced receipt of the Government Response to the Report of the Joint Select Committee on Loose-Fill Asbestos Insulation entitled “Loose-fill asbestos insulation” (received 15 July 2015).

28 AUDITOR-GENERAL

The Clerk, in accordance with section 63C of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983, announced receipt of the Performance Audit Report of the Auditor-General entitled “Identifying productivity in the public 218 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Tuesday 4 August 2015

sector: NSW Health, Department of Education and Communities, Transport for NSW, NSW Police Force, Department of Justice, NSW Treasury”, dated July 2015 (received 16 July 2015).

29 ANNUAL REPORT

The Clerk, in accordance with section 11 of the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984, announced receipt of the report of the Wild Dog Destruction Board for 2014, accompanied by a statement of reasons for late tabling (received 17 July 2015).

30 LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

Mr Michael Johnsen, Chair, tabled the report of the Legislation Review Committee entitled “Legislation Review Digest No. 2/56”, dated 4 August 2015.

Ordered to be printed.

Mr Michael Johnsen also tabled the minutes of the committee meeting regarding Legislation Review Digest No. 1/56.

31 SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE REGULATION OF BROTHELS

(1) The Speaker, in accordance with the resolution of 25 June 2015, announced the receipt by the Clerk of correspondence nominating Jo Elizabeth Haylen and Kathy Smith as Opposition members of the Select Committee on the Regulation of Brothels.

(2) The Speaker, in accordance with standing order 282 (2), advised the House that on 17 July 2015, Melinda Jane Pavey was elected Deputy Chair of the Select Committee on the Regulation of Brothels.

32 STATUTORY RULES AND INSTRUMENTS

The Clerk tabled notices of the making of the following statutory rules and instruments published on the Legislation Website (LW) or in the Government Gazette (GG):

(1) For the week ended 26 June 2015

Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983—Aboriginal Land Rights Amendment (Local Aboriginal Land Councils) Regulation 2015 (LW 26 June 2015).

Casino Control Act 1992—Casino Control Amendment (Casino Supervisory Levy) Regulation 2015 (LW 26 June 2015).

Conveyancing Act 1919—Conveyancing (General) Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2015 (LW 26 June 2015).

Fisheries Management Act 1994—Fisheries Management Legislation Amendment (Fees, Charges and Contributions) Regulation 2015 (LW 26 June 2015).

Heavy Vehicle (Adoption of National Law) Act 2013—Heavy Vehicle (Adoption of National Law) Amendment (Penalties) Regulation 2015 (LW 26 June 2015).

Legal Profession Uniform Law—Legal Profession Uniform Regulations 2015 (LW 26 June 2015).

Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014—

(a) Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Regulation 2015 (LW 26 June 2015).

(b) NSW Admission Board Rules 2015 (LW 26 June 2015). 219 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Tuesday 4 August 2015

Real Property Act 1900—Real Property Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2015 (LW 26 June 2015).

Road Transport Act 2013—Road Transport Legislation Amendment (Dimension Requirement Offences) Regulation 2015 (LW 26 June 2015).

Strata Schemes (Freehold Development) Act 1973—Strata Schemes (Freehold Development) Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2015 (LW 26 June 2015).

Strata Schemes (Leasehold Development) Act 1986—Strata Schemes (Leasehold Development) Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2015 (LW 26 June 2015).

Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002—Surveying and Spatial Information Amendment (Fees and Deposits) Regulation 2015 (LW 26 June 2015).

Transport Administration Act 1988—

(a) Transport Administration (General) Amendment (Delegation) Regulation 2015 (LW 26 June 2015).

(b) Transport Administration (General) Amendment (Transport Cleaning Services) Regulation 2015 (LW 26 June 2015).

Water Management Act 2000—Water Management (General) Amendment (Anabranch Water) Regulation 2015 (LW 26 June 2015).

Work Health and Safety Act 2011—Work Health and Safety Amendment (Transitional Provisions) Regulation 2015 (LW 26 June 2015).

(2) For the week ended 3 July 2015

Government Sector Employment Act 2013—Government Sector Employment Amendment (Transitional) Regulation 2015 (LW 3 July 2015).

Rice Marketing Act 1983—Rice Marketing Regulation 2015 (LW 3 July 2015).

Statutory and Other Offices Remuneration Act 1975—

(a) Report and Determination under Section 13—Court and Related Officers Group Annual Determination (GG No. 56 of 3 July 2015, p 2083

(b) Report and Determination under Section 13—Judges and Magistrates Group Annual Determination (GG No. 56 of 3 July 2015, p 2096).

(c) Report and Determination under Section 13—Public Office Holders Group Annual Determination (GG No. 56 of 3 July 2015, p 2119).

(3) For the week ended 10 July 2015

Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983—Aboriginal Land Rights Amendment (Elections) Regulation 2015 (LW 10 July 2015).

Civil Procedure Act 2005—

(a) Uniform Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 73) Rule 2015 (LW 10 July 2015).

(b) Uniform Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 74) Rule 2015 (LW 10 July 2015).

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Land and Environment Court Act 1979—Land and Environment Court (Amendment No. 1) Rule 2015 (LW 10 July 2015).

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974—Notice of reservation of a national park reserving lands as part of Brisbane Water National Park (GG No. 57 of 10 July 2015, p 2157).

(4) For the week ended 17 July 2015

Civil Procedure Act 2005—Civil Procedure Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2015 (LW 17 July 2015).

Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999—Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Amendment (Smoke-free Prisons) Regulation 2015 (LW 17 July 2015).

Criminal Procedure Act 1986—Criminal Procedure Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2015 (LW 17 July 2015).

Dust Diseases Tribunal Act 1989—Dust Diseases Tribunal Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2015 (LW 17 July 2015).

Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014—NSW Admission Board Rules 2015—Erratum (LW 17 July 2015).

Succession Act 2006—Succession Amendment (Will Deposit Fee) Regulation 2015 (LW 17 July 2015).

(5) For the week ended 24 July 2015

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979—Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Public Authorities) Regulation 2015 (LW 24 July 2015).

Liquor Act 2007—Liquor Amendment (Powdered Alcohol and Other Matters) Regulation 2015 (LW 24 July 2015).

Local Court Act 2007—Local Court (Amendment No. 6) Rule 2015 (LW 24 July 2015).

Parliamentary Remuneration Act 1989—Parliamentary Remuneration Amendment Regulation 2015 (LW 24 July 2015).

Payroll Tax Rebate Scheme (Jobs Action Plan) Act 2011—Payroll Tax Rebate Scheme (Jobs Action Plan) Amendment (Savings) Regulation 2015 (LW 24 July 2015).

(6) For the week ended 31 July 2015

Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000—Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Regulation 2015 (LW 31 July 2015).

Civil Procedure Act 2005—Uniform Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 75) Rule 2015 (LW 31 July 2015).

Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999—Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Further Amendment (Smoke-free Prisons) Regulation 2015 (LW 31 July 2015).

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979—Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Offences and Enforcement) Regulation 2015 (LW 31 July 2015).

Pesticides Act 1999—Pesticides Amendment Regulation 2015 (LW 31 July 2015).

Racing Administration Act 1998—Racing Administration Amendment (Race Field Information Fees) 221 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Tuesday 4 August 2015

Regulation 2015 (LW 31 July 2015).

Racing Appeals Tribunal Act 1983—Racing Appeals Tribunal Regulation 2015 (LW 31 July 2015).

Trustee Act 1925—Trustee Regulation 2015 (LW 31 July 2015).

Wool, Hide and Skin Dealers Act 2004—Wool, Hide and Skin Dealers Regulation 2015 (LW 31 July 2015).

33 PETITION SIGNED BY 10,000 OR MORE PERSONS

The Deputy Speaker announced that the following member had lodged a petition for presentation signed by 10,000 or more persons:

Mr Kevin Anderson—from certain citizens requesting the extension of the agency protection period for lotteries agents.

34 PETITIONS

(1) The Clerk announced that the following members had each lodged petitions for presentation signed by 500 or more persons:

Mr Andrew Gee—from certain citizens requesting the reinstatement of the Frame Drive Bridge, Abermain.

Mr Adam Marshall—from certain citizens requesting the introduction of the Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment program to Moree.

Mr Stephen Bromhead—from certain citizens requesting the establishment of a Women’s Community Shelter in Forster Tuncurry.

Mr Adam Marshall—from certain citizens requesting that the welfare of animals in breeding facilities in New South Wales be protected by the enforcement of an appropriate breeder licensing system and the establishment of an animal welfare inspectorate.

(2) The Clerk also announced receipt of the following ministerial responses to petitions signed by 500 or more persons:

The Hon. Rob Stokes—lodged 28 May 2015—Opposing the proposed construction of the Wellington Gas Fired Power Station—(Mr Troy Grant).

The Hon. Adrian Piccoli—lodged 23 June 2015—Requesting improvements to the Yass High School including an upgrade of the hall, administration block and the provision of adequate classrooms—(Ms Pru Goward).

The Hon. Jillian Skinner—lodged 23 June 2015—Requesting a review of the location of the proposed Metford Hospital for easier access by residents of the lower Hunter Valley—(Mr Clayton Barr).

The Hon. Dominic Perrottet—lodged 23 June 2015—Requesting the establishment of a Service NSW centre in Woy Woy—(Ms Kathy Smith).

The Hon. Niall Blair—lodged 24 June 2015—Requesting the introduction of a fox bounty—(Mr Thomas George).

The Hon. Jillian Skinner—lodged 25 June 2015—Requesting the continued funding of the Wallsend After Hours Medical Service—(Ms Sonia Hornery).

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The Hon. Mark Speakman—lodged 25 June 2015—Requesting the banning of single use lightweight plastic bags in New South Wales—(Mr Bruce Notley-Smith).

The Hon. Duncan Gay—lodged 25 June 2015—Requesting an alternative route for the upgrade of the Pacific Highway to protect the koala population of the Blackwall Range area—(Ms Jodi McKay).

The Hon. Jillian Skinner—lodged 25 June 2015—Requesting that legislation be retained requiring that a registered nurse be on duty at all times and the appointment of a director of nursing in all New South Wales nursing homes—(Ms Trish Doyle).

35 MOTION ACCORDED PRIORITY—OPPOSITION POLICIES

Mr Ray Williams moved, pursuant to notice, That this House calls on the Opposition to:

(1) End its period of introspection.

(2) Decide once and for all whether it is a party of socialism.

(3) Turn its attention to what really matters to the people of New South Wales, including public transport, health and infrastructure.

Debate ensued. ______

Disorder: At 3.50 pm, the Deputy Speaker directed Mr Stephen Kamper to leave the Chamber for 10 minutes.

Disorder: At 3.51 pm, The Deputy Speaker directed Mr Jihad Dib to leave the Chamber for 10 minutes. ______

Debate continued.

Question put.

The House divided.

AYES 49

Mr Anderson, Mr Ayres, Mr Baird, Mr Barilaro, Ms Berejiklian, Mr Brookes, Mr Conolly, Mr Constance, Mr Coure, Mr Crouch, Mrs Davies, Mr Dominello, Mr Elliott, Mr Evans, Mr Fraser, Mr Gee, Ms Gibbons, Ms Goward, Mr Grant, Mr Gulaptis, Mr Hazzard, Mr Henskens, Ms Hodgkinson, Mr Humphries, Mr Johnsen, Mr Kean, Dr Lee, Mr Maguire, Mr Marshall, Mr Notley-Smith, Mr O’Dea, Mrs Pavey, Mr Perrottet, Ms Petinos, Mr Provest, Mr Roberts, Mr Sidoti, Mrs Skinner, Mr Speakman, Mr Stokes, Mr Taylor, Mr Toole, Mr Tudehope, Ms Upton, Mr Ward, Mr Williams and Mrs Williams.

Tellers: Mr Bromhead and Mr Patterson.

NOES 35

Ms Aitchison, Mr Atalla, Mr Barr, Ms Burney, Ms Car, Ms Catley, Mr Chanthivong, Mr Crakanthorp, Mr Daley, Ms Doyle, Ms Finn, Mr Foley, Mr Greenwich, Mr Harris, Ms Harrison, Ms Hay, Ms Haylen, Ms Hornery, Ms Leong, Mr Lynch, Dr McDermott, Ms McKay, Mr Mehan, Ms Mihailuk, Mr Minns, Mr Park, Mr Parker, Mr Robertson, Ms K. Smith, Ms T.F. Smith, Ms Washington, Ms Watson and Mr Zangari.

Tellers: Mr Lalich and Mr Warren. In the Chair: Mr George.

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Pair: Mrs Hancock—Mr Hoenig.

Question passed.

36 MOTION ACCORDED PRIORITY—TRIBUTE TO ADAM GOODES

Mr Luke Foley moved, pursuant to notice, That this House:

(1) Expresses its total support for Sydney Swans footballer and former Australian of the Year Adam Goodes.

(2) Condemns the relentless booing of Mr Goodes.

Debate ensued.

Mr Guy Zangari and Ms Jenny Leong, by leave, also spoke to the motion.

Question put and passed. ______

It being after 4.00 pm, government business proceeded with. ______

37 HEALTH SERVICES AMENDMENT (AMBULANCE SERVICES) BILL

Mrs Jillian Skinner moved, pursuant to notice, That a bill be now introduced for an Act to amend the Health Services Act 1997 to make further provision in relation to the provision of ambulance services, including supported non-emergency transport; and for related purposes.

Question put and passed.

Bill introduced and read a first time.

Mrs Jillian Skinner moved, That this bill be now read a second time.

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

38 HEALTH SERVICES AMENDMENT (PARAMEDICS) BILL

The order of the day was read for the resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mrs Jillian Skinner, That this bill be now read a second time.

Question again proposed and debate resumed.

Mr Chris Patterson moved, That this debate be now adjourned.

Question put and passed.

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

It being before 7.00 pm, private members’ statements proceeded with. ______

39 PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS

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40 MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE—NATIONAL MISSING PERSONS WEEK

The Deputy Speaker previously informed the House of receipt from Mr Alister Henskens of a notice of a matter of public importance, namely:

National Missing Persons Week.

Discussion ensued

Mrs Leslie Williams, by leave, also addressed the house.

Discussion concluded.

41 ADJOURNMENT

The House adjourned, pursuant to standing and sessional orders, at 6.48 pm, until tomorrow, at 10.00 am.

Attendance: All members present except Mr Greg Aplin, Mr Ron Hoenig and Mr Jai Rowell.

RONDA MILLER SHELLEY HANCOCK Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Speaker ______

Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales