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This document is for guidance only LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL DAILY PROGRAM WEDNESDAY 23 MAY 2018 The House meets this day at 11.00 am PRESIDENT TAKES THE CHAIR AND READS PRAYERS MESSAGES FORMAL BUSINESS Item no. Member with carriage Subject 1 Mr Harwin Sir John Carrick AC KCMG—Condolence motion 2067 Mr Shoebridge Portfolio Committee No. 6 – Planning and Environment - Reference 2213 Dr Faruqi Boomerang Bags Inner West 2217 Mr Searle Disputed claim of privilege – publication of report of Independent Legal Arbiter – Sydney Stadiums 2218 Mr Secord Loss of major arts events 2219 Mr Shoebridge National Sorry Day 2220 Mr Veitch Wear Orange Wednesday 2018 2221 Mrs Taylor Palliative Care Week 2018 2222 Mr Brown Order for papers—Bells Line of Road Castlereagh connection corridor 2223 Mr Clarke NSW Association of Jewish Service and Ex-service Men and Women 2224 Mr Wong Condemnation of racial vilification and attacks 2226 Mrs Taylor Dalgety Women’s Day 2018 2227 Mr Wong OzHarvest Sydney 2229 Mr Clarke 33rd National Annual Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Australia 2230 Mr Wong 29th National Chinese Eisteddfod 2018 2231 Mr Field Avoca screening of Sonic Sea 2232 Mr Martin NSW Rural Fire Service Volunteer Appreciation Day and Medals presentation 2234 Mr Franklin Brunswick Heads Scouts ‘Friends for Life’ family fun day 2235 Mr Moselmane Ramadan and Eid 2018 2236 Mr Clarke Greek Independence Day and the Feast of the Annunciation 2238 Mr Franklin Rotary Club of Alstonville Antiques and Collectables Fair 2018 2240 Mr Clarke Maronites on Mission charity dinner 2241 Mr Moselmane NSW Teachers Federation documentary 2242 Mr Clarke Commemoration of Yom Hashoah 2018 2243 Mr Moselmane Demountable classrooms in Riverstone 2244 Mr MacDonald Mr Charlie Elias 2245 Mr Moselmane Public schools in Oatley 2246 Mr Franklin Bangalow Billycart Derby 2018 2247 Mr Moselmane Bishop Antoine Tarabay 2248 Mr MacDonald Community Transport Port Stephens 2249 Mr Moselmane Islamic Charity Projects and Darulfatwa Australia Iftar Dinner 2018 2250 Mr MacDonald Ms Dianne Ball 2251 Mr Moselmane 200th anniversary of Chinese Migration to Australia gala 2252 Mr MacDonald Hunter Blitz on Ovarian cancer 2253 Mr Moselmane Wages growth in New South Wales 1. Mr Harwin to move— 1. That this House acknowledges with sadness the death of Sir John Leslie Carrick AC KCMG. 2. That this House recognises: (a) his service in the Australian Imperial Force during World War II, (b) his service to the people of New South Wales as a member of the Australian Senate from 1971-1987, (c) his service to the people of Australia as a Minister in the Fraser Government and the Leader of the Government in the Senate, (d) his service to the New South Wales education system, particularly arising from his work as Chair of the Committee of Review of NSW Schools, and (e) his service to the New South Wales Liberal Party as General Secretary from 1948 to 1971. 3. That this House offers its sincere condolences to the Carrick family. (Notice given 22 May 2018) 2067. Mr Shoebridge to move— 1. That this House note that: (a) on Monday 15 August 2016, a witness who gave his name and position as Mr Nicholas Peterson, Strategy and Legals Executive, United Land Councils, was sworn and gave evidence to General Purpose Standing Committee No. 6 as part of its Inquiry into Crown Lands, (b) a transcript of evidence was subsequently published referring to the witness by that name, (c) the same witness, under the name of Nicholas Petroulias, former assistant tax commissioner, was convicted of corrupt conduct and publishing documents without authorisation in 2008 in the decision in R (Cth) v Petroulias (No. 36) [2008] NSWSC 626, and (d) in the decision, Johnson J said that Mr Petroulias refused to acknowledge his ‘clear and gross wrongdoing’, despite his ‘clear impropriety and deceit during the period when the offences were committed and the investigatory aftermath’. 2. That Portfolio Committee No. 6 inquire into and report on the circumstances of the appearance of Mr Peterson before the Committee on 15 August 2016, including whether he appeared under a false name. (Notice given 12 April 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 168) 2213. Dr Faruqi to move— That this House notes that: (a) Boomerang Bags Inner West are celebrating one year of service to their community in May 2018 and they have sewn over 1000 bags and saved over 1km of fabric from being dumped in landfill, (b) there are over 680 Boomerang bag communities, each of which comprises volunteers sewing hand-made bags using fabric that would otherwise end up in landfill in order to reduce the use of single use plastic bags, and (c) that this House congratulates Boomerang Bags Inner West and recognises their significant impact on reducing plastic waste. (Notice given 17 May 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 174) 2217. Mr Searle to move— 1. That the report of the Independent Legal Arbiter, the Hon Keith Mason AC QC, dated 22 May 2018, on the disputed claim of privilege on documents relating to the order for papers regarding Sydney stadiums, along with all the submissions received by Mr Mason during his evaluation of the documents, be laid on the table by the Clerk. 2. That, on tabling, the report and submissions are authorised to be published. (Notice given 22 May 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 175) 2218. Mr Secord to move— 1. That this House expresses its disappointment that the Premier, the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian, MP and the Minister for the Arts, the Honourable Don Harwin, MLC continue to lose major arts events to other States including the glittering television awards, the Logies to Queensland and, as announced on 22 May, the renowned Helpman Awards to Victoria. 2. That this House calls on the Berejiklian Government to immediately put a stop to the cultural heist by other States which the industry fears will continue soon with the Australian premiere of “Hamilton” going to Victoria. (Notice given 22 May 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 175) 2219. Mr Shoebridge to move— 1. That this House notes that: (a) 26 May is National Sorry Day, a day to remember Australia’s shameful Stolen Generations policy, (b) despite the landmark “Bringing Them Home” report, and despite the Commonwealth Parliament’s apology to the Stolen Generations, Aboriginal children continue to be removed from their families at tragic rates, (c) there is now double the number of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care than there was at the time of the apology, and (d) Aboriginal children are ten times more likely to be removed from their families than non- Indigenous children, they are not ten times more likely to suffer abuse or neglect. 2. That this House recognises that “Sorry” is supposed to mean you don’t do it again. (Notice given 22 May 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 175) 2220. Mr Veitch to move— 1. That this House notes that Wednesday 23 May 2018 is Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day). 2. That this House acknowledges that WOW Day is a way for the community to show their support for SES volunteers Australia wide. 3. That this House acknowledges the courage and dedication of the NSW SES volunteers who are on the frontline in our communities each and every day of the year. 4. That this House commends and congratulates the SES volunteers for their outstanding efforts during times of severe weather and other catastrophic events which occur throughout New South Wales. (Notice given 22 May 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 175) 2221. Mrs Taylor to move— 1. That this House notes that: (a) 20 to 26 May 2018 marks Palliative Care Week 2018, (b) the theme of 2018 Palliative Care Week is “What Matters Most”, to encourage Australians to plan ahead for their end-of-life care, and (c) many events will be held throughout New South Wales this week to raise awareness and promote discussion about palliative care. 2. That this House acknowledges the importance of palliative care and end of life care. 3. That this House acknowledges the work of Palliative Care NSW in promoting palliative care and educating health professionals, volunteers and the community on palliative care, death and dying. (Notice given 22 May 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 175) 2222. Mr Brown to move— That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents created since 1 January 2015 in the possession, custody or control of Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight, Roads and Maritime Services, the Minister for Transport, Transport for NSW, the Minister for Western Sydney, the Premier and the Department of Premier and Cabinet: (a) all documents relating to the Bells Line of Road – Castlereagh Connection Corridor, and (b) any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a result of this order of the House. (Notice given 22 May 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 175) 2223. Mr Clarke to move— 1. That this House notes that: (a) on Sunday 29 April 2018 the New South Wales Association of Jewish Service and Ex- Service Men and Women (NAJEX) held its annual Communal Wreath Laying and ANZAC Day Service at the Sydney Jewish Museum, New South Wales Jewish War Memorial, Darlinghurst attended by members and friends of Australia’s Jewish community, and (b) those who attended included: (i) His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retired), Governor of New South Wales and Patron of NAJEX, together with Mrs Linda Hurley, (ii) Mr Roger Selby, President, NAJEX, (iii) Mr Bruce Notley-Smith MP representing the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier, (iv) Mr Ron Hoenig MP, representing Mr Luke Foley MP, Leader of the Opposition, (v) the Honourable Gabrielle Upton MP, Minister for the Environment, Local Government and Heritage, (vi) the Honourable Walt Secord MLC, Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, (vii) Reverend the Honourable Fred Nile MLC, Assistant President, Legislative Council and Mrs Silvana Nile, (viii) the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice, (ix) Councillor Peter Cavanagh, Mayor of Woollahra, (x) Councillor Steven Lewis, representing the Mayor of Waverley, (xi) Colonel Andrew MacNab, representing Major General F.