6271
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
2011-12
FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH PARLIAMENT
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BUSINESS PAPER
No. 101
THURSDAY 23 AUGUST 2012
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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
ORDERS OF THE DAY—
1 Budget Estimates and related papers 2012-2013; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Brad Hazzard, "That this House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers 2012-13". (Moved 14 June 2012—Mr Paul Lynch).
2 Courts and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greg Smith, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 14 August 2012—Mr John Flowers).
3 Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greg Smith, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 15 August 2012—Mr Paul Lynch).
4 Succession Amendment (International Wills) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greg Smith, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 15 August 2012—Mr Paul Lynch).
5 Crimes Amendment (Cheating at Gambling) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greg Smith, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 22 August 2012—Mr Paul Lynch).
6 Committee on the Office of the Ombudsman and the Police Integrity Commission—Reference; consideration of the Legislative Council's message dated 29 May 2012.
† Bill forwarded from the Legislative Council
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BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE – PETITIONS
ORDERS OF THE DAY—
1 Petition—from certain citizens requesting immediate action to install lifts to the platforms at Redfern railway station. (Discussion date 23 August 2012).
2 Petition—from certain citizens requesting legislation to halt and exclude coal seam gas or coal exploration and extraction in the Southern Highlands, and that a moratorium be placed on mining or extraction activities in the Southern Highlands until the enactment of the requested legislation (Ms Pru Goward). (Discussion date 6 September 2012).
3 Petition—from certain citizens requesting new road safety legislation to implement AustRoad standards and improve safety at vehicle breakdowns (Mr Andrew Stoner). (Discussion date 13 September 2012).
4 Petition—from certain citizens requesting the installation of lifts at Unanderra Railway station as a matter of urgency (Ms Noreen Hay). (Discussion date 20 September 2012).
5 Petition—from certain citizens requesting that the existing retail trading laws be retained in their entirety (Mr John Robertson). (Discussion date 18 October 2012).
6 Petition—from certain citizens requesting a positron emission tomography (PET) scanner for Wollongong Hospital (Mr Gareth Ward). (Discussion date 25 October 2012).
7 Petition—from certain citizens requesting pay parity for early childhood teachers (Ms Carmel Tebbutt). (Discussion date 15 November 2012).
8 Petition—from certain citizens requesting a container deposit levy be introduced in New South Wales (Mr John Williams). (Discussion date 22 November 2012).
GENERAL BUSINESS
NOTICES OF MOTIONS (for Bills)—
P1 MR PAUL LYNCH to move—
That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to give effect to certain recommendations of the NSW Law Reform Commission in its report on the law of complicity.
(Crimes Amendment (Law Reform Commission—Complicity) Bill).
(Notice given 15 March 2012)
P2 MS CLOVER MOORE to move—
That a bill be introduced for an Act to establish a beverage container deposit scheme to ensure the recovery, reuse and recycling of empty beverage containers.
(Waste Avoidance (Beverage Containers) Bill).
(Notice given 23 May 2012)
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3 MR PAUL LYNCH to move—
That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Retail Leases Act 1994 to require mediation in connection with retail tenancy disputes.
(Retail Leases Amendment (Mediation) Bill).
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
P Items marked P are postponed
ORDERS OF THE DAY (for Bills)—
P†1 Truth in Labelling (Free-range Eggs) Bill; awaiting second reading speech. (Introduced 8 November 2011—Mr Jamie Parker).
2 Residential Tenancies Amendment (Occupancy Agreements) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Ms Clover Moore, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Notice given 24 November 2011, introduced 25 November 2011—Mr Geoff Provest).
P3 Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Demolition Orders) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Ms Sonia Hornery, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Notice given 9 May 2012, introduced 24 May 2012—Mr Mike Baird).
4 NSW Jobs Commission Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr John Robertson, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Notice given 14 June 2012, introduced 16 August 2012—Mr Daryl Maguire).
5 Interpretation Amendment (International Human Rights Obligations) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Paul Lynch, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Notice given 20 June 2012, introduced 16 August 2012—Mr Daryl Maguire).
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS (General Notices)
P 303 SOIL TESTING FOR LEAD CONTAMINATION MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House calls on the Government to conduct soil testing for lead contamination around the Chichester pipeline in the residential area of Shortland, for the safety and security of the communities of Shortland and Sandgate.
(Notice given 24 August 2011) P - postponed
P 327 DAVID HICKS MEMOIR MR DAVID ELLIOTT to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the inclusion of David Hicks' memoir, 'Guantanamo Bay: My Journey', on the short list for a Queensland Premier's Literary Award. (2) Calls on the Queensland Premier, Anna Bligh to remove Mr Hicks' memoir as a potential prize winner. (3) Notes with respect the sacrifice made by all Australian servicemen and women in the war on terror in Iraq and Afghanistan. (4) Remembers the 2,977 innocent victims of terror who lost their lives on 11 September 2001, in New York City, Pennsylvania and in Washington, DC.
(Notice given 25 August 2011) P - postponed
P 337 LACTATION BREAKS MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the Government for refusing to explain why working mothers have lost their guaranteed right to paid lactation breaks under industrial relation laws. (2) Calls on the Minister for Finance to explain why the Government has failed to include lactation breaks as a "guaranteed minimum condition of employment". (3) Notes that working women across the State deserve to be treated with respect and provided with an immediate explanation. (4) Congratulates the Opposition spokesperson on Industrial Relations and Women, the Hon. Sophie Cotsis MLC on continuing to fight for basic rights for nursing mothers.
(Notice given 26 August 2011) P - postponed
348 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Applauds Newcastle City Council for its opposition to the Industrial Relations Amendment (Public Sector Conditions of Employment) Bill 2011. (2) Notes that the Council, at its meeting on 5 July 2011, declared its support for Newcastle public sector workers, recorded its concern about the impact of the legislation on services to Newcastle residents and recognised the outstanding contributions made by public sector workers. 6275 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
(Notice given 6 September 2011)
360 FERRY SERVICES MS GABRIELLE UPTON to move— That this House: (1) Notes that ferries are an important and popular transport choice for residents of the Vaucluse electorate. (2) Congratulates the Government for its strong commitment to delivering improved and expanded ferry services.
(Notice given 6 September 2011)
374 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT 1996 MR RICHARD AMERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the New South Wales Labor Party has a strong and proud history of improving working conditions for men and women living in this State. (2) Notes the introduction of the Industrial Relations Act 1996 by the late Honourable Jeff Shaw. (3) Notes that, until recently amended, the Industrial Relations Act 1996 included fair protections for workers' wages and conditions. (4) Notes that New South Wales Labor is continuing to lead the fight against the recent amendments to the Act.
(Notice given 8 September 2011)
382 EAST RICHMOND LEVEL CROSSING MR BART BASSETT to move— That this House: (1) Welcomes the announcement that community consultations commenced in August 2011, with stakeholders preparing plans, to upgrade the level crossing at East Richmond Railway Station. (2) Notes the works to upgrade the crossing will be completed during the 2012/13 financial year.
(Notice given 9 September 2011)
P 390 PORT STEPHENS TOURISM MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges the outstanding contribution of tourism operators in Port Stephens. (2) Congratulates Ms Sweeby Bryan of Corlette who was named the Young Achiever of the Year at the North Coast Tourism Awards. (3) Notes that Samurai Beach Bungalows at Anna Bay has been inducted into the hall of fame for the backpacker section and that Moonshadow Cruises, Big 4 Soldiers Point, Halifax Holiday Park, Shoal Bay Resort and Spa and Shoal Bay Country Club were all various award winners. (4) Congratulates the Government on its Budget announcement of a total investment of $15.6 million for regional tourism.
(Notice given 12 September 2011) P - postponed 6276 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
391 HORNSBY CWA HALL MR MATT KEAN to move— That this House: (1) Notes more than 50 years service by the Hornsby Branch of the Country Women's Association to the local community on many issues of concern as well as the provision of hospitality. (2) Notes that Hornsby Shire Council proposes to demolish the current home of the Hornsby CWA with the intention of placing a road over a heritage park. (3) Notes that the CWA building, a highly valued example of early modern architecture, has recently been listed by the National Trust but is still under threat of demolition. (4) Calls on the Premier, the Minister for Primary Industries and the Minister for Heritage to urgently review this matter, and for Hornsby Council to find an alternate route to access the pool and Old Man's Valley.
(Notice given 12 September 2011)
395 PORT KEMBLA MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the former Government and the Port Kembla Port Corporation on their vision for the port and the recent launch of the land reclamation project, injecting hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to establish a world class facility. (2) Notes the hundreds of additional jobs in the local area created, particularly through the car imports facility at the port of Port Kembla. (3) Calls on the Government to ensure that the port of Port Kembla remains in public ownership with continued investment.
(Notice given 12 September 2011)
397 ILLAWARRA JOBS MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Welcomes the statement by the Member for Heathcote that the Government will support the people of the Illawarra in the strongest way possible. (2) Calls on the Government to increase investment to help create specific jobs. (3) Calls on the Government to relocate a government department to Wollongong to help provide job opportunities for displaced workers.
(Notice given 12 September 2011)
400 SEACLIFFE BRIDGE MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Member for Heathcote on his recognition of the former Government's investment in the Seacliffe Bridge in the Illawarra. (2) Notes the recognition of the bridge as an iconic landmark featuring in many international car company advertising campaigns. (3) Encourages people to experience the magnificent drive across the bridge. (4) Condemns the Government for its failure to acknowledge the former Government for the $52 6277 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
million investment in this iconic infrastructure.
(Notice given 12 September 2011)
401 ROADS TO RECOVERY PROGRAM MR MARK COURE to move— That this House: (1) Notes the decision of the Commonwealth Government to cut funding to the Roads to Recovery program from 2014. (2) Notes the success of this program since its introduction in 2000 in addressing the infrastructure backlog on local roads with funding in the order of $1.2 billion annually. (3) Commends the Government for its record commitment to infrastructure in the 2011-12 Budget and through Restart NSW. (4) Calls on the Commonwealth Government to reinstate funding to Roads to Recovery to help maintain safe local roads and to assist local government.
(Notice given 12 September 2011)
417 WASTE NOT WANT NOT MR JOHN WILLIAMS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Waste Not Want Not has been selected as one of the ten semi-finalists from 300 entries in the Community of the Year Award to acknowledge the outstanding achievements and contributions it makes to the community. (2) Extends best wishes to Waste Not Want Not for the judging on 23 September 2011.
(Notice given 12 September 2011)
422 UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE LIBYAN STUDENTS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the University of Newcastle and the Federal Government for supporting the six Libyan students who have had their scholarships frozen under international sanctions. (2) Notes the University has waived its fees for these students until the end of the year. (3) Expresses its support for those students and all Libyans living in Australia.
(Notice given 13 September 2011)
431 PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS MS ANNA WATSON to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the Government for its attack on public sector workers across New South Wales. (2) Calls on the Government to withdraw the 2.5% cap for wage increases. (3) Also calls on the Government to re-instate access to arbitration through the Industrial Relations Commission.
(Notice given 14 September 2011)
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MR RICHARD AMERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the excellent service provided by the Mount Druitt Court Complex. (2) Notes that the complex was just one of many projects for the residents of Western Sydney delivered by the previous Government.
(Notice given 14 September 2011)
439 BAN ON EXOTIC ANIMALS IN CIRCUS PERFORMANCES MS ANNA WATSON to move— That this House: (1) Supports the call by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Animals Australia and Animals Asia for the ban on exotic animals in circus performances. (2) Notes that scientific studies show that circus life leads to stress and boredom and often results in abnormal behaviour. (3) Notes many non-animal circuses have shown that the success, quality and economic viability of the circus does not require the use of any animals.
(Notice given 14 September 2011)
P 443 SOPHIE MACAULAY MS ANNA WATSON to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the Minister for Education for the decision to deny Sophie Macaulay, a severely handicapped student, access to the Assisted School Travel Program. (2) Notes that Sophie is 9 years old, is tube fed and in nappies and that her mother has two other children and that her father works away from home. (3) Notes that it is currently not possible for Sophie's mother to get her to school on time. (4) Notes that the bus currently picks up another child who lives in the street next to Sophie to attend the same school.
(Notice given 14 September 2011) P - postponed
450 BANKSTOWN CITY NETBALL ASSOCIATION MS TANIA MIHAILUK to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Bankstown City Netball Association is celebrating its 50th anniversary in September 2011. (2) Notes that there are sixteen netball clubs involved in the 2011 competition. (3) Notes that more than 2000 players participate in the Association's competition. (4) Congratulates former President Betty Moore for more than 20 years of service, current President Margaret Stefanoff and Secretary Simone McDonald and acknowledges the first President Irene Robinson. (5) Congratulates the current and former executives, volunteers, umpires, coaches and players for their ongoing efforts and on this magnificent milestone.
(Notice given 15 September 2011) 6279 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
452 ST GEORGE HOSPITAL HEALTH SERVICES—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 15 September 2011)
455 BANKSTOWN SPORTS WOMEN'S CRICKET CLUB—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 15 September 2011)
456 DHARAWAL NATIONAL PARK—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 15 September 2011)
460 PENSHURST PUBLIC SCHOOL CROSSING—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 15 September 2011)
465 FLASHING LIGHTS AT SCHOOLS—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 15 September 2011)
468 HURSTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL UPGRADE—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 15 September 2011)
470 GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE—MR ANDREW ROHAN (Notice given 11 October 2011)
471 CARDIFF RAILWAY STATION LIFT—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 11 October 2011)
473 BULLI HOSPITAL—MR RYAN PARK (Notice given 11 October 2011)
474 GOVERNMENT HOUSE—MR DAVID ELLIOTT (Notice given 11 October 2011)
482 DANIEL MCNAMARA—MR RYAN PARK (Notice given 11 October 2011)
484 ALEISHA BAILEY—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 11 October 2011)
492 RURAL FIRE SERVICE—MR JAI ROWELL (Notice given 11 October 2011)
494 REGIMENTAL BANDS—MR DAVID ELLIOTT (Notice given 12 October 2011)
496 CLUBS NSW—MR DAVID ELLIOTT (Notice given 12 October 2011)
498 FORESTVILLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION—MR BRAD HAZZARD (Notice given 12 October 2011)
500 SYRIAN CAMPAIGN 70TH ANNIVERSARY—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 12 October 2011)
502 BALI BOMBINGS NINTH ANNIVERSARY—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 12 October 2011)
503 CARBON TAX—MR JAI ROWELL (Notice given 12 October 2011)
506 WOLLONGONG HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 13 October 2011)
513 CENTRAL VENUES AUTHORITY—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 13 October 2011) 6280 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
517 PROPOSED TAFE RESTRUCTURE—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 13 October 2011)
524 FIRST HOME BUYERS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 13 October 2011)
535 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 13 October 2011)
536 CAMPBELLTOWN HOSPITAL—MR JAI ROWELL (Notice given 14 October 2011)
548 TAFE ILLAWARRA INSTITUTE—MR RYAN PARK (Notice given 17 October 2011)
564 FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL—MR RYAN PARK (Notice given 18 October 2011)
578 CRONULLA FISHERIES RESEARCH CENTRE—MR RYAN PARK (Notice given 19 October 2011)
588 TRAFFIC CONGESTION—MR BART BASSETT (Notice given 19 October 2011)
590 NEW HAWKESBURY RIVER BRIDGE, WINDSOR—MR BART BASSETT (Notice given 19 October 2011)
599 THEFT IN THE HUNTER REGION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 8 November 2011)
601 ARGENTON PUBLIC SCHOOL—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 8 November 2011)
628 COUNCILLOR BRIAN ROBSON—MS LINDA BURNEY (Notice given 9 November 2011)
630 HEXHAM SWAMP—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 9 November 2011)
636 LUCAS GARDENS SCHOOL HYDROTHERAPY POOL—MR JOHN SIDOTI (Notice given 9 November 2011)
645 FRIENDS OF CABARITA PARK AND WHARF—MR JOHN SIDOTI (Notice given 9 November 2011)
661 WORLD DIABETES DAY—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 10 November 2011)
673 BRODERICK GILLAWARNA SCHOOL—MR GLENN BROOKES (Notice given 10 November 2011)
676 WOLLONGONG HOSPITAL—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 11 November 2011)
679 POLICE WAGES—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 11 November 2011)
681 GOVERNMENT REVIEWS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 11 November 2011)
682 EMERTON PUBLIC SCHOOL—MR BART BASSETT (Notice given 11 November 2011)
683 EXPERT ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR WOMEN—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 11 November 2011) 6281 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
686 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 11 November 2011)
695 GLENDALE TO SPEERS POINT CYCLEWAY—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 November 2011)
698 SCHOOL PRINCIPALS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 November 2011)
700 GLENDALE POLICE STATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 November 2011)
702 GLENDALE INTERCHANGE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 November 2011)
715 POLICE—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 23 November 2011)
717 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 23 November 2011)
722 FIRE AND RESCUE COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 23 November 2011)
727 BLAXCELL STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL—MR TONY ISSA (Notice given 23 November 2011)
739 HUNTER LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION—DR ANDREW MCDONALD (Notice given 23 November 2011)
765 HUNTER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PRESCHOOL FEES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 24 November 2011)
772 GREAT COMMUNITY TRANSPORT—MR STUART AYRES (Notice given 24 November 2011)
778 MILPERRA PUBLIC SCHOOL—MR GLENN BROOKES (Notice given 24 November 2011)
783 WESTFIELD SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GROUND—MR ANDREW ROHAN (Notice given 24 November 2011)
791 CLUB MARCONI—MR ANDREW ROHAN (Notice given 25 November 2011)
795 SOLARIS—MR ANDREW ROHAN (Notice given 25 November 2011)
802 HUNTER RAIL STAFF—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 February 2012)
803 DISABLED STUDENT TRANSPORT SCHEME—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 15 February 2012)
804 SECOND SYDNEY AIRPORT—MR JAI ROWELL (Notice given 15 February 2012)
805 USE OF REVENUE FROM TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 15 February 2012) 6282 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
806 2012 BOMBING ATTACK ON ISRAEL—MS GABRIELLE UPTON (Notice given 15 February 2012)
807 SALE OF CHILD CARE CENTRES BY NEWCASTLE COUNCIL—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 15 February 2012)
812 GOVERNMENT LIMITING PAY INCREASES FOR TAFE TEACHERS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 16 February 2012)
852 PUBLIC TRANSPORT FARES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 February 2012)
854 PLANNING REVIEW—MR JOHN SIDOTI (Notice given 22 February 2012)
855 CANTERBURY BOYS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AKSHAY SHARMA—MS LINDA BURNEY (Notice given 22 February 2012)
856 LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM—MR JOHN SIDOTI (Notice given 22 February 2012)
857 CARDIFF RAILWAY STATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 February 2012)
858 BELMORE SPORTS GROUND—MS LINDA BURNEY (Notice given 22 February 2012)
859 BURWOOD POLICE LOCAL AREA COMMAND—MR JOHN SIDOTI (Notice given 22 February 2012)
860 NURSES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 February 2012)
861 EARLWOOD TOWN CENTRE—MS LINDA BURNEY (Notice given 22 February 2012)
862 DRUMMOYNE ELECTORATE SMALL BUSINESS DECLINE—MR JOHN SIDOTI (Notice given 22 February 2012)
863 CARDIFF TO CENTRAL TRAIN SERVICE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 February 2012)
864 GRANVILLE ELECTORATE HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE—MR TONY ISSA (Notice given 22 February 2012)
865 HUNTER TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 February 2012)
866 HOLROYD SCHOOL DISABLED PARKING—MR TONY ISSA (Notice given 22 February 2012)
867 HUNTER CONTAMINATED SITES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 February 2012)
868 MERRYLANDS COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM—MR TONY ISSA (Notice given 22 February 2012)
869 GLENDALE INTERCHANGE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 February 2012) 6283 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
870 WESTMEAD HOSPITAL GRADUATE NURSES—MR TONY ISSA (Notice given 22 February 2012)
891 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL CYCLING STRATEGY—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 February 2012)
892 LAKE MACQUARIE CYCLING NETWORK—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 February 2012)
902 HIGHLANDS SOURCE PIPELINE—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 23 February 2012)
903 ALLAWAH BRIDGE—MS CHERIE BURTON (Notice given 23 February 2012)
904 LAND TAX REVIEW—MR JOHN SIDOTI (Notice given 23 February 2012)
905 BYABARRA PUBLIC SCHOOL CLOSURE—MS CARMEL TEBBUTT (Notice given 23 February 2012)
906 HUNTER ONCOLOGY SERVICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 23 February 2012)
907 AUSGRID TOWER—MR JOHN SIDOTI (Notice given 23 February 2012)
908 MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE (MSG) FOOD ADDITIVE—MS CHERIE BURTON (Notice given 23 February 2012)
909 LOWER HUNTER REGIONAL STRATEGY—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 23 February 2012)
910 JUNO PARADE GREENACRE—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 23 February 2012)
911 HUNTER WOMEN'S CENTRE FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 23 February 2012)
912 YAGOONA RAILWAY STATION—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 23 February 2012)
914 FOSTER CARER'S ALLOWANCE—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 23 February 2012)
915 HUNTER NURSING GRADUATES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 23 February 2012)
942 HUNTER POLICE STATIONS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 6 March 2012)
943 GOSFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL RELOCATION—MS CARMEL TEBBUTT (Notice given 6 March 2012)
967 DISABLED STUDENT TRANSPORT SCHEME—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 7 March 2012)
968 HUNTER EXPRESSWAY—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 7 March 2012)
969 COUNTRYLINK SERVICES—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 7 March 2012) 6284 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
970 HUNTER WATER CUSTOMER CONTRACTS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 7 March 2012)
971 PILLAR ADMINISTRATION—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 7 March 2012)
972 UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE GROWTH—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 7 March 2012)
973 ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAMS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 7 March 2012)
974 POWER BLACKOUTS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 7 March 2012)
997 FAIR WORK AUSTRALIA EQUAL PAY DECISION—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 8 March 2012)
998 VISIONCARE PROGRAM—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 8 March 2012)
999 SPECTACLE PROGRAM—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 8 March 2012)
1000 FLINDERS RAILWAY STATION—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 8 March 2012)
1001 GAS PRICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 8 March 2012)
1002 TONGARRA ROAD ALBION PARK—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 8 March 2012)
1003 PRESCHOOL FEES—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 8 March 2012)
1004 HUNTER SCHOOL CANTEEN SUPERVISORS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 8 March 2012)
1005 ILLAWARRA HIGHWAY—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 8 March 2012)
1006 PUBLIC TRANSPORT PRIVATE CONSULTANTS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 8 March 2012)
1021 REED CONSTRUCTIONS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 March 2012)
1022 WOLLONDILLY ROAD SAFETY—MR JAI ROWELL (Notice given 13 March 2012)
1023 NURSES RETRAINING FEE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 March 2012)
1087 ENERGY ACCOUNTS PAYMENT ASSISTANCE SCHEME—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 14 March 2012)
1088 HUNTER VALLEY RESEARCH FOUNDATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 March 2012)
1089 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS SYSTEM—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 14 March 2012)
1090 ELECTRICITY GENERATOR SALE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 March 2012) 6285 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
1091 MANNING VALLEY NATURAL DISASTER ROAD AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING—MR ROBERT FUROLO (Notice given 14 March 2012)
1092 NURSES—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 14 March 2012)
1093 HUNTER SPORTING PRECINCT TRANSPORT PLAN—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 March 2012)
1128 ILLAWARRA PROJECTS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 15 March 2012)
1129 PENRITH LOG CABIN AND ROSS SINCLAIR—MR STUART AYRES (Notice given 15 March 2012)
1130 CENTRAL COAST AND NEWCASTLE RAIL SERVICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 15 March 2012)
1131 HURSTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL AND EDUCATION REFORM—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 15 March 2012)
1132 WORKERS COMPENSATION BENEFITS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 15 March 2012)
1133 M5 DUPLICATION—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 15 March 2012)
1134 NEWCASTLE TRAFFIC LIGHTS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 15 March 2012)
1135 NEPEAN HOSPITAL—MR STUART AYRES (Notice given 15 March 2012)
1136 CITY CIRCLE RAILWAY STATION PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 15 March 2012)
1137 ST GEORGE HOSPITAL HYDROTHERAPY POOL—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 15 March 2012)
1138 JOHN DORAHY—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 15 March 2012)
1139 PENRITH AND GLENBROOK SENIOR CITIZENS—MR STUART AYRES (Notice given 15 March 2012)
1140 ILLAWARRA AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING PROJECTS—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 15 March 2012)
1141 WESTERN SYDNEY CYCLING NETWORK—MR ANDREW ROHAN (Notice given 15 March 2012)
1142 NSW TAFE COLLEGES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 March 2012)
1143 GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE KIAMA ELECTORATE—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 27 March 2012)
1144 NEW SOUTH WALES FLOODS—MR DARYL MAGUIRE (Notice given 27 March 2012) 6286 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
1145 GLENDALE POLICE STATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 March 2012)
1146 PRINCES HIGHWAY—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 27 March 2012)
1147 WOMEN IN PRISON ADVOCACY NETWORK—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 March 2012)
1148 NEW SOUTH WALES STRATEGIC PLAN 2021—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 27 March 2012)
1149 SUB-CONTRACTOR SUPPORT—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 27 March 2012)
1150 WESTERN SYDNEY CAR POOL SCHEME—MR RAY WILLIAMS (Notice given 27 March 2012)
1151 WATER PRICES—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 27 March 2012)
1195 NURSE TO PATIENT RATIOS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 28 March 2012)
1196 PROFESSOR PAUL WELLINGS—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 28 March 2012)
1197 HUNTER INFRASTRUCTURE FUND—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 28 March 2012)
1198 DHARAWAL NATIONAL PARK—MR JAI ROWELL (Notice given 28 March 2012)
1199 NEWCASTLE MOSQUE ATTACK—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 28 March 2012)
1200 SHOALHAVEN DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 28 March 2012)
1201 CAMPBELLTOWN HOSPITAL—MR JAI ROWELL (Notice given 28 March 2012)
1202 NORTH NOWRA LINK ROAD—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 28 March 2012)
1203 SPORTING FACILITIES AND ROBERTS PARK GREENACRE—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 28 March 2012)
1204 TOULOUSE FRANCE SHOOTING ATTACKS—MS GABRIELLE UPTON (Notice given 28 March 2012)
1205 FEMALE STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 28 March 2012)
1268 PLAN-IT YOUTH MENTORING FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 29 March 2012)
1269 WENDY RICHARDSON RECOGNITION—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 29 March 2012)
1295 COMMONWEALTH CLEAN ENERGY ACT—MR JOHN SIDOTI (Notice given 2 April 2012) 6287 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
1296 GLENDALE POLICE STATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 2 April 2012)
1297 ILLEGAL GUN IMPORTATION—MR JOHN SIDOTI (Notice given 2 April 2012)
1298 AMBULANCE NSW PROTOCOL—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 2 April 2012)
1299 RUGBY LEAGUE CLUBS IN WESTERN SYDNEY—MR STUART AYRES (Notice given 2 April 2012)
1300 NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY SECURITY—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 2 April 2012)
1346 CRIME IN GLENDALE, EDGEWORTH, ARGENTON AND CARDIFF—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 3 April 2012)
1347 HEALTH WORKERS SAFETY—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 4 April 2012)
1348 ANZAC CENTENARY COMMEMORATION—MRS ROZA SAGE (Notice given 4 April 2012)
1349 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 4 April 2012)
1350 AUTISM AWARENESS—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 4 April 2012)
1351 LPG PRICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 4 April 2012)
1352 WYEE SEWERAGE INFRASTRUCTURE—MR GREG PIPER (Notice given 4 April 2012)
1353 HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROMOTION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 4 April 2012)
1354 BANKSTOWN RELAY FOR LIFE—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 4 April 2012)
1355 FASSIFERN TO HEXHAM FREIGHT RAIL BYPASS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 4 April 2012)
1356 AUSTRALIAN SIKH GAMES—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 4 April 2012)
1373 WALLSEND YOUTH CRIME—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 1 May 2012)
1374 COUNTRY AND REGIONAL LIVING EXPO—MR RICHARD TORBAY (Notice given 1 May 2012)
1375 CARDIFF POLICE STATION CLOSURE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 1 May 2012)
1423 CANNABIS TRIAL—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 2 May 2012)
1424 SHELL COVE/FLINDERS RAILWAY STATION—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 2 May 2012)
1425 BANKSTOWN ANZAC DAY CEREMONIES—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 2 May 2012) 6288 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
1426 MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 2 May 2012)
1427 PUBLIC HOUSING WAITING TIMES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 2 May 2012)
1428 CALDERWOOD URBAN DEVELOPMENT—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 2 May 2012)
1429 MAT CAMPBELL RECOGNITION—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 2 May 2012)
1430 NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 2 May 2012)
1431 ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA RUGBY LEAGUE TEAM—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 2 May 2012)
1432 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL FAMILY SERVICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 2 May 2012)
1433 NURSE PATIENT RATIOS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 2 May 2012)
1434 MIDWIVES SHORTAGE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 2 May 2012)
1435 HIS EXCELLENCY GENERAL MICHAEL SLEIMAN, PRESIDENT OF LEBANON—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 2 May 2012)
1436 ABUSE OF HUNTER PARAMEDICS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 2 May 2012)
1446 SOUTH COAST RAILWAY FACILITIES—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 3 May 2012)
1447 NATIONAL BIODIESEL—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 3 May 2012)
1448 NEWCASTLE INNER CITY RAIL LINE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 3 May 2012)
1449 LAKE ILLAWARRA AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 3 May 2012)
1450 MCCAFFREY DRIVE AND LOOKOUT ROAD TRAFFIC CONGESTION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 3 May 2012)
1451 GUY BROOKS RECOGNITION—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 3 May 2012)
1486 UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SAFETY—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 8 May 2012)
1487 DHARAWAL NATIONAL PARK—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 8 May 2012)
1488 HUNTER AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 8 May 2012)
1489 ST GEORGE REGION SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 8 May 2012) 6289 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
1490 JOAN JUDGE CONDOLENCE—MR RYAN PARK (Notice given 8 May 2012)
1491 HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE AND ST GEORGE HOSPITAL—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 8 May 2012)
1492 PUBLIC HOLIDAY PENALTY RATES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 8 May 2012)
1493 LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 8 May 2012)
1519 TEACHER WAITING LISTS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 9 May 2012)
1520 FEDERAL BUDGET—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 9 May 2012)
1521 HUNTER VALLEY RESEARCH FOUNDATION FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 9 May 2012)
1522 ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 9 May 2012)
1523 BOOLAROO POLICE STATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 9 May 2012)
1524 ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC TRANSPORT—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 9 May 2012)
1525 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ATTACKS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 9 May 2012)
1526 WILTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PROPOSAL—MR JAI ROWELL (Notice given 9 May 2012)
1561 ENERGY SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES BEHAVIOUR—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 10 May 2012)
1562 MUSTANG BASEBALL ASSOCIATION—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 10 May 2012)
1563 LOWER HUNTER POLICE RESPONSE TIMES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 10 May 2012)
1564 GERRINGONG TO BOMADERRY PRINCES HIGHWAY UPGRADE—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 10 May 2012)
1599 WORKCOVER AUTHORITY RELOCATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 May 2012)
1600 SHOALHAVEN HEADS GOLF CLUB—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 22 May 2012)
1601 LOCAL SCHOOLS, LOCAL DECISIONS PROGRAM—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 May 2012)
1602 KIAMA INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 22 May 2012) 6290 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
1603 WHOOPING COUGH VACCINE PROGRAM—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 May 2012)
1604 BERRY SHARED FOOTPATH-CYCLEWAY COMMUNITY PROJECT—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 22 May 2012)
1605 HUNTER CANCER TREATMENT FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 May 2012)
1606 BERRY CELTIC FESTIVAL—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 22 May 2012)
1643 ST HILLIERS AND ILLAWARRA PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 23 May 2012)
1644 COMMUTER TRAIN SERVICE—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 23 May 2012)
1645 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANTS - KOGARAH—MS CHERIE BURTON (Notice given 23 May 2012)
1646 BOMADERRY FOOTBALL GROUND—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 23 May 2012)
1647 LIBRARY AND INFORMATION WEEK—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 23 May 2012)
1648 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANTS - WOLLONGONG—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 23 May 2012)
1649 VOLUNTEER WEEK—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 23 May 2012)
1650 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANTS - KEIRA—MR RYAN PARK (Notice given 23 May 2012)
1651 CITYRAIL VOLUNTARY REDUNDANCIES—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 23 May 2012)
1652 COMMISSION OF AUDIT RECOMMENDATIONS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 23 May 2012)
1653 KIAMA HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 23 May 2012)
1654 NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 23 May 2012)
1655 WOLLONGONG HOSPITAL POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 23 May 2012)
1696 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANTS - BLACKTOWN—MR JOHN ROBERTSON (Notice given 24 May 2012)
1697 MICHAEL ARCHER RECOGNITION—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 24 May 2012) 6291 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
1698 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANTS - CANTERBURY—MS LINDA BURNEY (Notice given 24 May 2012)
1699 ROWENA LENNINGS AND PRINCES HIGHWAY UPGRADE—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 24 May 2012)
1700 RENTSTART PROGRAM—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 24 May 2012)
1701 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANTS – SHELLHARBOUR—MS ANNA WATSON (Notice given 24 May 2012)
1702 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANTS – CABRAMATTA—MR NICK LALICH (Notice given 24 May 2012)
1703 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANTS - AUBURN—MRS BARBARA PERRY (Notice given 24 May 2012)
1704 RAILCORP RESTRUCTURE CONSULTANT'S REPORT—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 24 May 2012)
1705 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANTS – MARRICKVILLE—MS CARMEL TEBBUTT (Notice given 24 May 2012)
1706 ANGUS DUNCAN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 24 May 2012)
1729 SHORTLAND WORKSITE LOCK OUT—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 29 May 2012)
1730 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANT – OATLEY GIRL GUIDES HALL—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 29 May 2012)
1731 LOCAL SCHOOLS, LOCAL DECISIONS POLICY AND SCHOOL COMMUNITIES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 29 May 2012)
1732 TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO—MR TROY GRANT (Notice given 29 May 2012)
1733 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM - FUNDING—MR MICHAEL DALEY (Notice given 29 May 2012)
1734 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANT – PEAKHURST LEARNING LINKS PRESCHOOL—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 29 May 2012)
1735 GARDEN SUBURBS PUBLIC SCHOOL – READING CLASS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 29 May 2012)
1736 SHOALHAVEN HEADS ARBORETUM PROJECT—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 29 May 2012)
1737 GATESHEAD WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL - FUNDING CUTS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 29 May 2012) 6292 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
1738 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANT - MORTDALE SPORTS GROUND—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 29 May 2012)
1739 SHELL COVE MARINA PROJECT—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 29 May 2012)
1740 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANTS - BANKSTOWN—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 29 May 2012)
1741 PENRITH REGION INFRASTRUCTURE—MR STUART AYRES (Notice given 29 May 2012)
1742 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANT - BAPTIST COMMUNITY BROADCASTERS—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 29 May 2012)
1766 RAILWAY STATION COMMUTER PARKING—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 30 May 2012)
1767 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANT - POLE DEPOT COMMUNITY CENTRE—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 30 May 2012)
1768 PUBLIC TRANSPORT INVESTMENT AND RAILCORP REFORMS—MR STUART AYRES (Notice given 30 May 2012)
1769 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANT - PENSHURST PUBLIC SCHOOL—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 30 May 2012)
1789 BERRY UNITING CHURCH GRANT—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 31 May 2012)
1790 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANTS - FAIRFIELD—MR GUY ZANGARI (Notice given 31 May 2012)
1791 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANT – HURSTVILLE OVAL VELODROME—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 31 May 2012)
1792 CHINESE STUDENTS ATTACK—MR ROBERT FUROLO (Notice given 31 May 2012)
1793 BURRAWANG OVAL GRANT—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 31 May 2012)
1794 POLICE RESPONSE TIMES - WALLSEND ELECTORATE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 31 May 2012)
1795 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANT – OATLEY ANGLICAN CHURCH COMMUNITY FACILITY UPGRADE—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 31 May 2012)
1796 BANKSTOWN SCHOOLS FUNDING CUTS—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 31 May 2012)
1797 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANT – OATLEY RSL YOUTH CLUB—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 31 May 2012)
1798 HUNTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS INTEGRATION FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 31 May 2012) 6293 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
1799 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANT – ST. GEORGE CRICKET CLUB—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 31 May 2012)
1800 GONSKI REVIEW AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 31 May 2012)
1801 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANT – GEORGES RIVER COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 31 May 2012)
1802 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL PARKS AND GARDENS FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 31 May 2012)
1803 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANT – GRANDVIEWS BOWLING AND RECREATION CLUB—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 31 May 2012)
1841 NEWCASTLE POLICE ANTI-SHOPLIFTING OPERATIONS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 12 June 2012)
1842 NSW BUDGET 2012 -13—MR RAY WILLIAMS (Notice given 12 June 2012)
1843 GLENDALE TRANSPORT INTERCHANGE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 12 June 2012)
1844 BOWEL CANCER—MR DARYL MAGUIRE (Notice given 12 June 2012)
1845 RAIL SECURITY STAFFING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 12 June 2012)
1870 TEACHERS AIDES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 June 2012)
1871 ST GEORGE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT UPGRADE—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 13 June 2012)
1872 WICKHAM RAIL LINE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 June 2012)
1873 WESTERN SYDNEY JOB CREATION—MR STUART AYRES (Notice given 13 June 2012)
1874 PUBLIC SCHOOLS FUNDING —MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 June 2012)
1875 GEORGES RIVER COLLEGE HURSTVILLE BOYS CAMPUS—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 13 June 2012)
1876 BUS SERVICE PRIVATISATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 June 2012)
1877 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 13 June 2012)
1878 GEORGES RIVER COLLEGE PEAKHURST CAMPUS HALL AND GYM—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 13 June 2012)
1879 MULTICULTURALISM AND THE ECONOMY—MR STUART AYRES (Notice given 13 June 2012) 6294 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
1880 PRINCES HIGHWAY UPGRADE—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 13 June 2012)
1881 ST GEORGE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT PROJECT—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 13 June 2012)
1882 SHELL COVE/FLINDERS STATION—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 13 June 2012)
1907 FAIRFAX MEDIA ILLAWARRA—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 14 June 2012)
1908 REED CONSTRUCTIONS CONTRACTS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 June 2012)
1909 FAIRFAX MEDIA ILLAWARRA—MS ANNA WATSON (Notice given 14 June 2012)
1910 FAIRFAX MEDIA ILLAWARRA—MR RYAN PARK (Notice given 14 June 2012)
1911 PORT KEMBLA PRIVATISATION—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 14 June 2012)
1912 ONCOLOGY SERVICES IN THE HUNTER—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 June 2012)
1913 TEACHER LIBRARIANS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 14 June 2012)
1914 CYCLING INITIATIVES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 June 2012)
1915 TAFE FUNDING—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 14 June 2012)
1916 PENRITH CAPITAL WORKS—MR STUART AYRES (Notice given 14 June 2012)
1917 ILLAWARRA LIVE STEAMERS GROUP—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 14 June 2012)
1937 NEWCASTLE HUNTER RAIL LINE DELAYED SERVICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 June 2012)
1938 CENTRAL COAST WATER CORPORATION—MR CHRIS HOLSTEIN (Notice given 19 June 2012)
1939 CLEANERS AWARD CONDITIONS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 June 2012)
1962 VICTIMS COMPENSATION SCHEME—MR PAUL LYNCH (Notice given 20 June 2012)
1963 DEDICATED CANCER PATIENT PARKING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 20 June 2012)
1964 APPIN MASSACRE COMMEMORATION—MR PAUL LYNCH (Notice given 20 June 2012)
1965 HUNTER WOMEN'S CENTRE FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 20 June 2012)
1966 MYALL CREEK MASSACRE COMMEMORATION—MR PAUL LYNCH (Notice given 20 June 2012) 6295 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
1967 ELECTRICITY PRICE INCREASES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 20 June 2012)
1968 REVERSING CAMERAS IN GOVERNMENT PASSENGER VEHICLES—MR ROBERT FUROLO (Notice given 20 June 2012)
1969 TRAIN MAINTENANCE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 20 June 2012)
2008 SCRATCH LOTTERY TICKET MANUFACTURER—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 21 June 2012)
2009 SOUTH EASTERN SYDNEY HEALTH SERVICES ADDITIONAL FUNDING—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 21 June 2012)
2010 STATE RECORDS AUTHORITY FUNDING—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 21 June 2012)
2011 WOLLONGONG HOSPITAL CAR PARKING—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 21 June 2012)
2012 M5 MOTORWAY UPGRADE—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 21 June 2012)
2013 MEDICAL RESEARCH—MS GABRIELLE UPTON (Notice given 21 June 2012)
2014 PENSHURST WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL CROSSING—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 21 June 2012)
2036 HUNTER ARMED ROBBERIES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 August 2012)
2037 GERRINGONG TO BOMADERRY UPGRADE—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 14 August 2012)
2038 EASY ACCESS UPGRADES AT YENNORA, CHESTER HILL AND VILLAWOOD RAILWAY STATIONS—MR GUY ZANGARI (Notice given 14 August 2012)
2039 ALBION PARK BY-PASS—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 14 August 2012)
2040 NEWCASTLE URBAN RENEWAL—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 August 2012)
2041 STROUD TO LANSDOWNE TRANSMISSION LINE—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 14 August 2012)
2042 LAKE MACQUARIE CYCLING FACILITIES SUBMISSIONS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 August 2012)
2043 PACIFIC HIGHWAY UPGRADE—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 14 August 2012)
2044 ELECTRONIC WASTE DISPOSAL—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 August 2012)
2045 WALLAMBAH AND AVALON ROADS UPGRADE—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 14 August 2012) 6296 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
2046 FIRE STATION FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 15 August 2012)
2047 LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL – KIAMA ELECTORATE—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 15 August 2012)
2048 HUNTER HOSPITALS WAITING TIMES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 15 August 2012)
2049 CONNECTED COMMUNITIES ABORIGINAL EDUCATION—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 15 August 2012)
2050 STUDENT EDUCATION NEEDS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 15 August 2012)
2051 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND SHIRES ASSOCIATION MERGER—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 15 August 2012)
2052 ELERMORE VALE SEWAGE OVERFLOWS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 15 August 2012)
2053 LAKES WAY AND BLACK HEAD ROAD ROUNDABOUT—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 15 August 2012)
2054 POLICE NUMBERS IN THE HUNTER—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 15 August 2012)
2055 RED CROSS BLOOD BANK—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 15 August 2012)
2056 CORRECTIVE SERVICES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM LONDONDERRY ELECTORATE—MR BART BASSETT (Notice given 15 August 2012)
2057 DRUMMOYNE SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS—MR JOHN SIDOTI (Notice given 15 August 2012)
2058 GRAFFITI CRIME—MR BART BASSETT (Notice given 15 August 2012)
2059 LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL SCHEME—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 15 August 2012)
2060 TRANSPORT AUTHORITY RETIRED EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 16 August 2012)
2061 BURGAS TERROR ATTACKS 2012—MS GABRIELLE UPTON (Notice given 16 August 2012)
2062 LAKES WAY UPGRADE—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 16 August 2012)
2063 MUNICH OLYMPIC MASSACRE REMEMBRANCE—MS GABRIELLE UPTON (Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2064 ELLERY DURRANT AND CRYSTAL PATCH RECOGNITION MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: 6297 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
(1) Congratulates Ellery Durrant and Crystal Patch, of the 1st Raymond Terrace Venturer Unit, on receiving their Queen's Scout Awards. (2) Notes the award is a highly regarded accomplishment with participants having to attain high standards in leadership development, outdoor activities, personal growth and community involvement.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2065 JAN COLMAN AND LIONS CLUB RECOGNITION MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Jan Colman, of Tanilba Bay, for receiving the Melvin Jones award for her outstanding service to the Lions Cub of Tilligerry Peninsula. (2) Notes Mrs Colman's husband, Kevin, is a past recipient of the award and that the award is named after the founding member of the Lions Club. (3) Thanks the members of the Lions Club of Tilligerry Peninsula for their continued good work in the local community and worldwide humanitarian assistance.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2066 JOHN TATE RECOGNITION MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Newcastle Lord Mayor John Tate on his retirement. (2) Notes Councillor Tate will not seek re-election to the council at the forthcoming election. (3) Commends his service of 30 years as a councillor and 13 years as Lord Mayor of Newcastle. (4) Recognises Cathy Tate, in her role as Lady Mayoress.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2067 TAYLOR CORRY RECOGNITION MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Taylor Corry, of Anna Bay, on her selection in the Australian Paralympics team. (2) Commends 17-year-old Taylor and her coach, Tom Davis, for their hard work and dedication to make the team. (3) Extends its best wishes to Taylor for the forthcoming Paralympics.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2068 DANN WILKINSON RECOGNITION MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House congratulates Dann Wilkinson, 17 years, of Lemon Tree Passage, for earning a ballet scholarship to study at the John Neumeier School of Ballet in Hamburg, Germany.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2069 RAYMOND TERRACE MEN'S SHED MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— 6298 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
That this House: (1) Congratulates the Raymond Terrace Men's Shed on the official opening of its premises. (2) Commends the committee on providing a community-based, non-profit, non-commercial organisation which aims to provide a safe and friendly environment to advance the health and well being of its members.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2070 DR JAN NOBLE HONOUR MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Dr Jan Noble on becoming a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the 2012 Queen's Birthday Honour's list. (2) Notes that Dr Noble was awarded the honour for her service to the community, particularly through her contribution to the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens. (3) Thanks Dr Noble for her continued hard work for the volunteer community organisation, guiding and promoting the gardens as a magnificent attraction in the Hunter Region.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2071 PETER PLAIN AND PETER ECONOMOS RURAL FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges the work of the volunteer members of the New South Wales Rural Fire Service. (2) Congratulates Peter Plain, of Tea Gardens, for the recent recognition of his 36 years of dedication and commitment to the service. (3) Congratulates Peter Economos, of Pindimar, for the recent recognition of his 27 years of dedication and commitment to the service. (4) Thanks both men for their selfless contribution to their communities.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2072 GLENIS TENISON-WOODS RECOGNITION MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates early childhood educator Glenis Tenison-Woods, of Medowie, for being named the Hunter Region Apprentice and Trainee of the Year. (2) Notes that Glenis won in the Community Services Children's Services (early childhood education and care) Diploma category as well as taking out the overall award. (3) Extends its best wishes to Glenis as she represents the Hunter Region at the state awards.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2073 LOWER NORTH COAST SURF LIFE SAVING BRANCH AWARDS MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates all winners of the Lower North Coast Surf Life Saving Branch annual awards of excellence held at Tuncurry Sporties Club. (2) Acknowledges the following award winners: 6299 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
a) Mark Cerezo (Forster) Under 19 Lifesaver of the Year, with Amber Walters (Black Head) highly commended. b) Alan Bawden from Cape Hawke and Dan Brauer from Pacific Palms highly commended in the Lifesaver of the Year award. c) Lillian Smith (Black Head) Under 19 Competitor of the Year and Jordan Connolly (Black Head) – Open Competitor of the Year. d) Masters Competitors Kim Winter (Forster) and Terry Brooker (Pacific Palms) were highly commended. e) Team of the Year Forster women's IRB crew with Taree Old Bar women's surf boat crew and Cape Hawke women's veterans highly commended. f) Coach of the Year Kellie Connolly (Black Head), with Kel McCredie highly commended. g) Official of the Year Bernadette Nicholson (Black Head) and Rookie Official of the Year Helen Waller (Forster). h) Kel McCredie (Pacific Palms) and Deborah Dodd (Taree Old Bar) highly commended in the awards for Memorial Volunteer of the Year. i) Administrator of the Year Gary Curtis (Cape Hawke) and Sandra Wilson (Pacific Palms) highly commended. j) Age Manager of the Year Tim Koch (Cape Hawke). k) Training Officer of the Year Dan Brauer (Pacific Palms), with Paul Kremer (Black Head) highly commended. l) Assessor of the Year Jim Wells (Forster). m) Support Operations Member of the Year Greg Brown with Wayne Barry highly commended. n) Junior Branch Champion of the Year and Junior Branch Handicap winners Forster. o) Branch Champions of the Year and Branch Handicap winners Forster. p) Most Outstanding Contributors of the Year to Surf Lifesaving Julie Wilcox (Forster) and Richard Ellery (Cape Hawke).
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F 2074 OLD BAR BARBARIANS FOOTBALL CLUB MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the members of the Old Bar Barbarians Football Club on celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. (2) Notes that the club is striving to reach the finals series of the Mid North Coast Premier League by winning the final game of the season at Old Bar Oval. (3) Notes that the club beat Tuncurry-Forster 2-0 in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd at its home ground in Old Bar.
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F 2075 NICHOLAS BUTTERS TRUST MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD to move— That this House: (1) Recognises the Nicholas Butters Trust for its charitable work that has led to the opening of a suite of rooms at Manning Rural Referral Hospital in Taree to comfortably accommodate terminally ill children and their families. (2) Notes that the room is named the Nicholas Room in honour of Nicholas Butters who lost his battle with cancer in 2005. 6300 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
(3) Notes that a donation of $55,555 from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation enabled the Nicholas Room to be built. (4) Notes that Nicholas' mother, Jenny Butters created the trust in memory of her son and has been tireless in her pursuit of creating a permanent and significant legacy to him.
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F 2076 WINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL BLOOD DONATIONS MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the students of Wingham High School on winning the annual Australian Red Cross Blood Service Vampire Shield, a state-wide competition encouraging students to donate blood. (2) Notes that Year 11 and Year 12 students at Wingham High School made 103 blood donations, organised by teacher Steve Harrell with the assistance of students Codie Ellul and Whitney Millikan, to win the competition.
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F 2077 SCOTT WILLIAMS RECOGNITION MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Scott Williams, of the Wingham Tigers, on his selection in the Australian Institute of Sport's (AIS) under18 rugby league squad. (2) Notes that Scott and the squad will tour the United Kingdom and France later this year. (3) Notes that Scott plays under 18s for the Wingham Tigers, backs up and plays in the first grade team, and travels to the AIS six times each year for training camps.
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F 2078 JAYDEN DORNEY RECOGNITION MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Jayden Dorney, a student at Bulahdelah Central School, on winning the Eastern Zone highest point score for juvenile campdrafting. (2) Notes that Jayden will be presented with an embroidered jacket at the Gresford Show and will travel to Rockhampton to compete at the Paradise Lagoons campdraft.
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F 2079 CLIFFORD FITNESS RECOGNITION MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Clifford Fitness, of Wingham, on being awarded the Rural Fire Service Association Fire Fighter of the Year award. (2) Notes that Clifford's tireless work in gaining the support of more than 150 businesses in the Manning, Great Lakes, Gloucester and Hastings communities for the Rural Fire Service Association Membership Benefits program. (3) Notes that Clifford is a deputy captain at the Taree Rural Fire Service Brigade for the communications team, manning the radios and monitoring fire fighters and conditions in the field. 6301 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
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F 2080 CRAIG RYAN RECOGNITION MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates long serving player and club stalwart, Craig Ryan for playing his 500th game over 30 seasons for the Wingham District Tigers Rugby League Club. (2) Notes that a large crowd attended the game where Craig was presented with special awards to mark the occasion from the Wingham District Tigers Rugby League Club, Group 3, Country Rugby League and the Men of League group. (3) Notes that Craig's team, the Wingham Tigers reserve grade side won the match 16-10 to keep its semi final hopes alive.
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F 2081 KYANI MCCUBBIN RECOGNITION MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Kyani McCubbin on her selection in the Australian under 18s indoor cricket women's merit team for the second time. (2) Notes that Kyani plays indoor and outdoor cricket as well as women's football. (3) Notes that Kyani was captain of New South Wales at the national championships where the team finished third and she will still be eligible for selection in the under 18 side in 2013.
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F 2082 MOLONG WORKING DOG TRIALS MR ANDREW GEE to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the New South Wales Working Dog State Selection Trials were held in Molong from 21 to 23 June 2012. (2) Notes that the event brought more than 60 competitors to Molong. (3) Congratulates all competitors at the trials and thanks Molong enthusiast Andrew Heath and his partner Elise for bringing the event to Molong.
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F 2083 PAUL SMITH RECOGNITION AND MOLONG ROTARY CLUB MR ANDREW GEE to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Paul Smith on his induction as president of Molong Rotary Club. (2) Thanks outgoing president Margaret Dean for her leadership of the Molong Rotary Club over the past year. (3) Wishes Paul Smith a successful term as president and that the Molong Rotary Club will continue to provide a valuable contribution to the town of Molong under his leadership.
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F 2084 MICHAEL FERRIS RECOGNITION 6302 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
MR ANDREW GEE to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Mudgee student Michael Ferris on his win in the "Waste of Art" final held in Forbes. (2) Notes that Michael's exhibit in the final was a scrap metal fountain constructed for his Year 12 metal technology major work. (3) Hopes that his use of recycled products proves an inspiration to others in the community.
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F 2085 LOGAN WINES RECOGNITION MR ANDREW GEE to move— That this House: (1) Recognises Logan Wines, of Mudgee, being awarded the Best Cellar Door experience in Australia, by readers of Gourmet Traveller magazine. (2) Notes Cellar Door Manager, Leigh Sargent, accepted the award on behalf of owners Peter and Hannah Logan. (3) Congratulates the team at Logan Wines on winning this award and in promoting Mudgee as a prime wine growing area.
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F 2086 GEORGE NAIM KHATTAR FOUNDATION MR TONY ISSA to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the George Naim Khattar Foundation on its fund raising efforts, including its 2nd Annual Gala Ball to support The Children's Hospital Network at Randwick and Westmead through much needed equipment to help treat brain tumours in young children. (2) Acknowledges the work of the foundation in contributing funds directed to improving the health, education and quality of life outcomes for those in the local community who are in need.
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F 2087 BEIRUT HELLENIC BANK MERRYLANDS BRANCH MR TONY ISSA to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the board of directors, management and staff of the Beirut Hellenic Bank on the official opening of its branch to serve the Merrylands community. (2) Acknowledges that the bank represents the coming together of different cultures in an Australian setting.
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F 2088 GHASSAN HARIRI RECOGNITION MR TONY ISSA to move— That this House: (1) Commends the contribution of Ghassan Hariri, made over 25 years, in providing a theatre forum to spread the word about the dangers of drugs and gambling, and promoting a healthy life style for young people and their families. 6303 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
(2) Notes the play "Shou Shou and Bum Bum" has an important message for youth and families, as have many other similar plays presented by Mr Hariri.
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F 2089 ST PAULS CATHOLIC COLLEGE 50TH ANNIVERSARY MR TONY ISSA to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates St Pauls Catholic College on celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing secondary education, and on the very joyful and heartening celebration Mass led by Bishop Anthony Fisher OP. (2) Acknowledges the importance of a spiritual learning environment in providing the best educational and holistic experience for students and commends St Pauls Catholic College for providing such an experience to its students. (3) Commends principal Mr David Bourne and other devoted teachers and staff at St Pauls Catholic College for providing students with a strong sense of purpose, empowering their own transformation and leading them to contribute to the advancement of their community.
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F 2090 MERRYLANDS HIGH SCHOOL MR TONY ISSA to move— That this House: (1) Commends Merrylands High School and the Beacon Foundation on their efforts to expand student understanding of post school employment opportunities and careers by establishing closer links with the local business community. (2) Notes students are effectively educated and mentored on all aspects of finding employment and empowered to achieve personal success for themselves and their communities.
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F 2091 MONSIGNOR SHORA MAREE RECOGNITION MR TONY ISSA to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Monsignor Shora Maree on 25 years of service preaching the word of God and supporting the spiritual growth and health of the Marinate Catholic community throughout Australia. (2) Recognises Monsignor Shora Maree for being an unwavering inspiration to others; leading his parishioners to discover their own purpose and identity centred on God; and filling peoples' lives with love, joy, peace, patience and goodness with a loving gentleness.
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F 2092 ANDREW LAM RECOGNITION MR TONY ISSA to move— That this House congratulates 17 year old Andrew Lam, of Merrylands, on his achievement and recognition as a top ten finalist in the Australian International Conservatorium of Music One Scholarship contest.
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F 2093 HANNAH DODD RECOGNITION MR MATT KEAN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Hannah Dodd, of Arcadia, for winning a place on the four-member equestrian team to compete at the London Paralympics Games. (2) Notes Hannah is the youngest member of the team at 20 years of age and extends its best wishes to Hannah in her Paralympics quest.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2094 RAYMOND PHILLIPSON HONOUR MR MATT KEAN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Raymond Phillipson, of Hornsby, on being awarded the Order of Australia Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours. (2) Notes the award recognises Ray's tireless service to the community through a range of service and youth organisations, including: Hornsby Lions Club; Hornsby & Ku-ring-gai Life Education Centre and Mobile Van; Asquith Bowling Club; Hornsby & Ku-ring-gai PCYC; and Blue Light Disco Coordinator. (3) Notes that Ray was a Senior Sergeant in the NSW Police Force for 31 years, including service as the Community Relations Officer involved in the establishment of 163 Neighbourhood Watch programs in Northern Sydney suburbs.
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F 2095 LESLIE REEDMAN HONOUR MR MATT KEAN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Leslie Reedman, of Dangar Island, on being awarded the Order of Australia Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours. (2) Notes that Les received the award for services to architecture and to professional and historical preservation organisations. (3) Notes that Les is the author of "Early Architects of the Hunter Region: A hundred years to 1940". (4) Extends its best wishes to Les in his future endeavours.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2096 RAYMOND BLACK HONOURS MR MATT KEAN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Mr Raymond Black, of Dural, on being awarded an Order of Australia Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours. (2) Notes that Ray received the award for his service to the advertising industry, particularly through the development of talent in the fields of writing and art direction. (3) Notes that Ray is the founder of The Award School, Australasian Writers and Art Directors Association 1983 and was the Chairman of the Caxton Awards Seminar from 1989 to 2004. (4) Notes that he has received many creative awards from the advertising profession, both in Australia and overseas, and extends its best wishes to Ray in his future creative endeavours. 6305 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
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F 2097 WILLIAM LEA AWARD MR MATT KEAN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates William Lea, of Dural, on being awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal for 33 years service to the West Pennant Hills Bush Fire Brigade. (2) Notes that Bill has been: the deputy captain and captain at the Galston and Dural Brigades; and deputy group captain and group captain for the Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai district. (3) Notes that Bill is the district's most senior volunteer and wishes Bill many more years of volunteering in our community.
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F 2098 HORNSBY KU-RING-GAI HOSPITAL PINK LADIES AND MEN VOLUNTEERS MR MATT KEAN to move— That this House: (1) Recognises the past, present and future volunteers at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. (2) Congratulates the 110 Pink Ladies and Men who volunteer each week, thanks them for their service to the community and wishes them all the best.
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F 2099 SERENADE OF SILENCE RECOGNITION MR MATT KEAN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Serenade of Silence on winning the people's choice award at the Rock the Block Competition on 16 June 2012. (2) Notes that Serenade of Silence is a 5 piece alternative rock band of Tim Sharp, bass player who is in year 8 at Turramurra High School, Joel Peterson on drums and Lachlan Anderson on guitar who are in year 8 at Asquith Boys High School, Jasmine Morton on keyboard and Tarna Rosentreter on vocals who are both in year 7 at Asquith Girls High School. (3) Extends its best wishes to the band in its future endeavours and thanks Steve Passfield and Michael Bradley for their guidance and support to the band.
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F 2100 BOB AND ANNE CORBETT RECOGNITION MR MATT KEAN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Mr Bob and Mrs Anne Corbett for their service to the community. (2) Notes the couple have 60 years of State Emergency Service volunteering experience between them. (3) Thanks Bob and Anne for their tireless efforts to help others in times of need and for the inspirational leadership they have provided to the community.
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F 2101 SUSAN WHITE RECOGNITION 6306 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
MR MATT KEAN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Susan White, of Mt Kuring-gai, on being awarded the Trustees' Watercolour Prize in the NSW Art Gallery's Wynne Prize for landscape. (2) Notes that Susan was also a finalist in the Plein Air Art Prize at Parliament House and has had a solo exhibition in the Drawing Room Gallery. (3) Notes that Susan used happy childhood memories to help her through the tough times after she was diagnosed with cancer two years ago and those memories have inspired her award winning painting. (4) Extends its best wishes to Susan in her cancer treatment and success in her future painting endeavours.
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F 2102 MICHAELA WHITEHOUSE RECOGNITION MR CHRIS PATTERSON to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Michaela Whitehouse on winning 6 medals at the recent Australian Gymnastics Championships: gold in the club final; an all-round bronze medal; bronze medals in the hoop, ball and ribbon disciplines; and silver with the NSW team. (2) Notes that Michaela trains at Meriden Rhythmic Gymnastics Centre and extends its best wishes to Michaela in her competitive gymnastics career. (3) Acknowledges Michaela as a wonderful ambassador for her school, teams and community.
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F 2103 ALBERT GAY RECOGNITION MR CHRIS PATTERSON to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Albert Gay on winning the masters' pentathlon 70-74 age category at the NSW championships. (2) Acknowledges that Albert won silver medals in the pole vault, long jump and 300m hurdles; bronze medals in the 60m sprint and the 80m hurdles in a new New South Wales record time of 15.06 seconds. (3) Notes that Albert competes for the Campbelltown UWS Collegians Athletics Club and extends its best wishes to Albert in the World Masters Games. (4) Notes that Albert is a fantastic role model within the community, setting an example that age is no barrier to a healthy lifestyle.
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F 2104 KAY SIDMAN'S BIGGEST MORNING TEA RECOGNITION MR CHRIS PATTERSON to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Kay Sidman on her fundraising efforts for the Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea, raising $27,060 in 2012. (2) Notes that Kay has raised $219,957 in the 12 years she has been hosting morning tea events. (3) Acknowledges that Kay's hard work and dedication to raise funds for the Cancer Council is in memory of her sister Jan. 6307 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
(4) Notes that Kay Sidman is a wonderful ambassador to the local community and an example of how one person can make a difference and extends its best wishes to Kay in her future fundraising activities.
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F 2105 SAM CARTLEDGE RECOGNITION MR CHRIS PATTERSON to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Australian Goannas Basketball team on its third place at the 2012 Asia Pacific Deaf Games. (2) Acknowledges Sam Cartledge, of Camden, as a member of the Goannas team. (3) Notes that Sam is a wonderful role model within the community, setting an example that deafness does not limit his achievements. (4) Notes the result at the Asian Pacific Deaf Games has secured the team a place in the 2013 Deaf Olympics to be held in Bulgaria. (5) Extends its best wishes to Sam and the Australian Goannas Basketball team in their future endeavours.
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F 2106 CAMDEN ROTARY PIONEER MURAL MR CHRIS PATTERSON to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Camden Rotary Pioneer Mural is 50 years old. (2) Thanks Camden Council Parks and Gardens Department and Funnells Electrical Contracting for their part in the refurbishment and maintenance of the Pioneer Mural. (3) Notes the wonderful work that Rotary do within and for our community. (4) Thanks John Saunderson, outgoing president of Camden Rotary, for his dedication and commitment to serving the community and congratulates Kevin Moore, the incoming president, for his wonderful speech.
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F 2107 CINDY FUDA AND JAYNE BAHAMONDEZ RECOGNITION MR CHRIS PATTERSON to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Cindy Fuda and Jayne Bahamondez on their weight loss and being chosen to feature in Michelle Bridges 12 week body transformation book. (2) Notes that Cindy and Jayne are fantastic role models to the community for how healthy eating and exercise can transform your life. (3) Extends its best wishes to Cindy and Jayne in their future goals.
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F 2108 DR JOHN SCHWARZ AND THE AFRICAN AIDS FOUNDATION MR CHRIS PATTERSON to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Dr John Schwarz and his wife Rosalie on founding the African AIDS Foundation. 6308 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
(2) Acknowledges that the African AIDS Foundation has raised more than $1 million since its inception. (3) Notes the African AIDS Foundation's efforts to alleviate those suffering from AIDS and to reduce the spread of the virus. (4) Notes the African AIDS Foundation's "host an African Braai or barbecue" upcoming fundraising drive. (5) Encourages Dr Schwarz, Mrs Schwarz and the board of directors to continue to inspire the community to help those in need.
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F 2109 CAMDEN SWIMMERS' RECOGNITION MR CHRIS PATTERSON to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges the achievements of Brooke Dagg (Mount Annan High School) Karlee Franek, Taylor Nasko, Brittany Stoker, Daniel Taiba (Elderslie High School) Adrian Lam (Elizabeth Macarthur High School) and Will Ritchard (Picton High School) on their qualification for the NSW All Schools Swimming Carnival. (2) Acknowledges that relay teams from Camden High School and Elderslie High School will compete in the girls 200m medley and Elderslie will also compete in the 15-16 years 200m freestyle relay. (3) Notes that the students selected to compete in the championships are wonderful role models for their schools and the community. (4) Wishes all the swimmers well for the championships and their competitive careers.
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F 2110 PHILIP MCCARROLL HONOUR MR CHRIS PATTERSON to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Philip McCarroll on his appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia. (2) Acknowledges the wonderful work Philip has done within the community, especially for his work with Mater Dei School in Cobbitty. (3) Notes that Philip McCarroll founded the Mater Dei's fundraising committee in 2000 and since then the committee has raised over $2 million. (4) Thanks Philip McCarroll for his dedication and commitment to Mater Dei and notes that he sets a wonderful example within the community of how to use business success to help others less fortunate.
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F 2111 CARLINGFORD SCOUTS RECOGNITION MR DOMINIC PERROTTET to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Joey Scouts Dallas Owen, Dylan Chung and Joshua Verco for receiving awards for their hard work in the Carlingford Scouts. (2) Recognises the 1st Carlingford Scouts for its 90 years of dedication and commitment to scouting and the community.
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F 2112 CASTLE HILL HIGH SCHOOL MOTHER'S DAY FUN RUN RECOGNITION MR DOMINIC PERROTTET to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Castle Hill High School for fielding the largest school team at the annual Mothers Day Classic fun run and walk held at Parramatta Park in May 2012. (2) Recognises all 5,500 participants in the Mothers Day Classic, Australia's largest breast-cancer fund-raiser with all funds raised going to breast cancer research.
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F 2113 KATIE COLLINS AND TERESA BALODIS RECOGNITION MR DOMINIC PERROTTET to move— That this House: (1) Congratulate Katie Collins and Teresa Balodis on being selected to sing in the Australian Girls Choir. (2) Extends its best wishes to the Australian Girls Choir as it sings, dances and performs through its tour of Queensland.
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F 2114 CASTLE HILL WOMEN'S BOWLING CLUB MR DOMINIC PERROTTET to move— That this House congratulates the Castle Hill Women's Bowling Club for winning flags in grades 1 and 3 in the Mitchell District Pennants competition.
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F 2115 WILLIAM CLARKE COLLEGE RECOGNITION MR DOMINIC PERROTTET to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the William Clarke College boys under 15's squad for winning gold at the recent Combined Independent Schools Cross Country Carnival at Eastern Creek. (2) Wishes the squad of Matthew Rofe, Carl Jackson, Darryl Chiu and Kieran O'Do more sporting success in the future.
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F 2116 JESSICA KAHAWATY RECOGNITION MR DOMINIC PERROTTET to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Castle Hill student, Jessica Kahawaty, on being named Miss World Australia 2012 at a ceremony in the Northern Territory. (2) Extends its best wishes to Jessica at the Miss World pageant to be held in Mongolia during August.
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F 2117 CASTLE HILL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RECOGNITION MR DOMINIC PERROTTET to move— 6310 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
That this House congratulates the Castle Hill High School 15A soccer squad on advancing to the regional final of the Bill Turner Cup, through a penalty shoot out, and extends its best wishes to the team for the regional final.
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F 2118 HARRISON LEE RECOGNITION MR DOMINIC PERROTTET to move— That this House congratulates 13 year old Harrison Lee, of Castle Hill, for being awarded the prestigious Isobel Anderson Award at the Royal Academy of Dance competition in Sydney recently and extends its best wishes to Harrison in his future career.
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F 2119 EMILY MCCAMMON RECOGNITION MR DOMINIC PERROTTET to move— That this House recognises Emily McCammon, from Crestwood High School, who has been collecting food and blankets for the homeless and working in the Jesus Cares Ministry to assist those who are homeless.
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F 2120 SIR JOSEPH BANKS RSL DAY CLUB 30TH ANNIVERSARY MR MARK SPEAKMAN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Sir Joseph Banks RSL Day Club on its 30th anniversary. (2) Thanks Margaret Martin-Henry, Frederick Booth and Marjorie Smydzuk for their 30 years of volunteer work with the club, serving local senior citizens in the Caringbah area.
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F 2121 TINA ZHOU AND YOUTH PARLIAMENT RECOGNITION MS CARMEL TEBBUTT to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Ms Tina Zhou represented the Marrickville electorate in the YMCA Youth Parliament 2012. (2) Commends Ms Zhou on her excellent work in the Youth Parliament as Shadow Minister for Justice, Juvenile Justice and Police and Youth Manager of Opposition Business. (3) Congratulates Ms Zhou and all other Youth Parliament participants for their active involvement in the political process and advocacy on behalf of their communities.
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F 2122 NICHOLAS SAMPSON CRANBROOK SCHOOL HEADMASTER MS GABRIELLE UPTON to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Cranbrook School community inducted Mr Nicholas Sampson as the new headmaster on 22 July 2012. (2) Welcomes Mr Sampson and his family to the Vaucluse electorate and congratulates him on his appointment. 6311 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
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F 2123 BONDI AND DISTRICTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MS GABRIELLE UPTON to move— That this House: (1) Notes the important work that the Bondi and Districts Chamber of Commerce does to assist and promote small businesses of the local area. (2) Congratulates President Adam Treharne, Vice President Mary Anne Cronin and the board members on their strong and dedicated leadership of the Chamber's activities.
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F 2124 KANGAROO VALLEY ENVIRONMENT GROUP MR GARETH WARD to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Peter Stanton, President of Kangaroo Valley Environment Group, on receiving $204,372 for its project to repair riparian habitats along the Kangaroo River system. (2) Acknowledges the volunteering efforts of Greg Thompson, Rosemary Stanton, John Skidmore, Barbara Woodney, Keith Learn, Slim Ward, Frank Bradley, David Brinson, Belinda Watson, Andrew Fitzsimons, Liz Cunningham and Sam Cullen.
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F 2125 MAX CROOT RECOGNITION MR GARETH WARD to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Max Croot, a Sydney Conservatorium of Music graduate, on receiving the 2012 Shoalhaven Arts Board Outstanding Achievement Award. (2) Acknowledges that Mr Croot has built a reputation as one of the best brass instrument teachers in the State over a period of almost 50 years. (3) Notes Mr Croot's long and distinguished career with the Nowra Town Band and outstanding contribution to the arts in the Shoalhaven.
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F 2126 SURF BEACH HOLIDAY PARK MR GARETH WARD to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Surf Beach Holiday Park managers Tony and Leonie Loiterton on recently being awarded Best South Coast Holiday Park in the 3.5-4 stars, less than 100 sites category. (2) Acknowledges that it is the Holiday Park's natural beauty, impeccable customer service standards and dedicated staff members which have led to this recognition. (3) Notes that the Holiday Park has accommodated 35,845 visitors in the last financial year.
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F 2127 JOHN BENNETT RECOGNITION MR GARETH WARD to move— That this House: 6312 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
(1) Congratulates John Bennett on being awarded the 2012 Gold Shoalhaven Medal. (2) Acknowledges Mr Bennett's participation and chairing roles on a number of local community groups including the Shoalhaven Workplace Learning Programme, Shoalhaven Hospital Fundraising Advisory Committee and the Nowra Show Society. (3) Notes Mr Bennett's ongoing role within the Show Society at local, regional and state levels where he is a Councillor of the Royal Agricultural Society and Assistant Ringmaster at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
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F 2128 MEREDITH MACKENZIE RECOGNITION MR GREG APLIN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Meredith Mackenzie, a teacher at Corowa High School, on receiving the Riverina Region Quality Teaching Award during Education Week. (2) Recognises her dedication and outstanding contribution to teaching.
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F 2129 CRISTY JACKA RECOGNITION MR GREG APLIN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Cristy Jacka, a teacher at Howlong Public School, on receiving the Riverina Region Quality Teaching Award during Education Week. (2) Recognises her dedication and outstanding contribution to teaching.
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F 2130 BORDER MEDICAL ONCOLOGY UNIT RECOGNITION MR GREG APLIN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Border Medical Oncology Unit on winning the Premier's Award for innovation in cancer clinical trials. (2) Recognises the outstanding contribution to cancer research made by Dr Craig Underhill, Clinical Director, and the dedicated oncology unit team.
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F 2131 JOHN BRABANT RECOGNITION MR GREG APLIN to move— That this House congratulates John Brabant, founder of Evolve Orthodontics in Albury, on winning the Regional Start-Up Award in the 2012 Telstra NSW Business Awards.
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F 2132 HUME BUILDING SOCIETY RECOGNITION MR GREG APLIN to move— That this House congratulates Hume Building Society, and Chief Executive Andrew Saxby, on being named the Telstra Regional Award winner in the 2012 Telstra NSW Business Awards. 6313 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2133 KEN SUTCLIFFE RECOGNITION MR ANDREW GEE to move— That this House: (1) Recognises the work of Ken Sutcliffe as a presenter during the 2012 London Olympic Games. (2) Notes that Mr Sutcliffe started his media career at Mudgee radio station 2MG and is a strong advocate for the town. (3) Congratulates Mr Sutcliffe on being chosen for a job that is a career highlight for a television sports anchorman.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2134 DARREN SNYDER RECOGNITION MR ANDREW GEE to move— That this House: (1) Notes Mudgee Guardian journalist Darren Snyder received the 2012 Sir Harry Budd Memorial Award for Country Journalism. (2) Notes the award recognises outstanding journalism and is open to all journalists employed by Fairfax Media regional and agricultural non-daily newspapers throughout Australia. (3) Notes the award recognises Darren's story announcing the closure of the Kandos cement works. (4) Congratulates Mr Snyder on this great achievement three years after graduating from Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, where he studied sports journalism.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2135 HAMISH AND SALLY DRURY RECOGNITION MR ANDREW GEE to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Gulgong primary producers Hamish and Sally Drury of "Talinga Pastoral" have been recognised as producers of the highest quality lucerne hay. (2) Notes that Talinga Pastoral took out the award for the Best Lucerne Hay at the NSW Hay and Silage Awards for the second year in a row. (3) Congratulates Mr and Mrs Drury for producing what was described as the highest quality lucerne in the history of the competition.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2136 AIMY THORNE RECOGNITION MR ANDREW GEE to move— That this House: (1) Recognises that Molong mother, Aimy Thorne, and a group of supporters walked more than 800 kilometres through western NSW to create awareness of autism. (2) Notes that in addition to raising awareness of autism Ms Thorne and her supporters raised approximately $7,000 for autism research. (3) Congratulates Ms Thorne for both organising and undertaking the walk.
(Notice given 16 August 2012) 6314 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
F 2137 JADE WARRENDER RECOGNITION MR ANDREW GEE to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Orange hockey player, Jade Warrender, on being admitted to the Orange Hall of Fame. (2) Notes that injury prevented Jade from taking her place in the Australian women's hockey team for the London Olympics. (3) Acknowledges her dedication to the sport representing Australia and her inclusion in the Olympic Games squad until injury forced her withdrawal.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2138 MAKE-A-WISH SOUTHERN SYDNEY BRANCH MS MELANIE GIBBONS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Make-A-Wish Southern Sydney Branch on its recent Annual Gala Dinner. (2) Commends the branch on raising over $42,000 for sick children and their families. (3) Acknowledges the dedication of the branch's 14 volunteers who work to bring hope, strength and joy to children with life threatening medical conditions through the granting of their wishes.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2139 SUTHERLAND SHIRE FAMILY SERVICES JANNALI FACILITY MS MELANIE GIBBONS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Sutherland Shire Family Services on the official opening of its newly renovated and expanded premises in Jannali. (2) Commends Sutherland Shire Family Services for its work in domestic violence support and prevention in Sutherland Shire. (3) Acknowledges the hard work and dedication of Manager Kath Jones and the staff at Sutherland Shire Family Services.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2140 CASINO CUP 2012 MR CHRISTOPHER GULAPTIS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Casino Racing Club on the successful staging of the Casino Cup race day on 12 August 2012. (2) Acknowledges the commitment and dedication of the Secretary⁄Manager of the club, Dianne Stanley; President, Bede Pratt; and members of the board. (3) Acknowledges the major sponsor of the Casino Cup, the Richmond River Express Examiner and other race sponsors: South Casino Pharmacy; the Charcoal Inn; Trackside Photography; Casino RSM Club; Cross Miller Wilkinson Accountants; and Sky Racing NSW.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2141 CLARENCE VALLEY DRAGONS ABREAST MR CHRISTOPHER GULAPTIS to move— 6315 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
That this House: (1) Congratulates the Clarence Valley Dragons Abreast on celebrating seven years of paddling on 12 August 2012. (2) Thanks the group for its efforts in promoting breast cancer awareness in the community. (3) Acknowledges the contribution made by its members including co-ordinator and founding member, Cindy Hewitt; Publicity Officer, Roz Jones; Treasurer, Jill Goddard; and Secretary, Karen Marsden.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2142 CASINO VILLAGE RV RESORT RECOGNITION MR CHRISTOPHER GULAPTIS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Casino Village RV Resort on winning the "Best NSW Residential Park" award at the Caravan and Camping Awards of Excellence held in July 2012. (2) Notes this is the third consecutive year the resort has won this award. (3) Acknowledges the commitment and dedication of General Manager, Julie James, in promoting the village as another option for retirement living and for her success in setting a benchmark for the industry.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2143 JOHN MAY RECOGNITION MR CHRISTOPHER GULAPTIS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates John May, OAM, of Casino, on being presented with the Meritorious Service Medal, the highest honour of the Returned and Services League of Australia. (2) Commends Mr May on his commitment, dedication and service to the RSL movement over more than 50 years, including the positions of President of the Casino RSL Sub-branch for seven years; pension and welfare officer for 20 years; as well as Chairman of Casino Legacy.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2144 GRAFTON MINIMART VOLUNTEERS RECOGNITION MR CHRISTOPHER GULAPTIS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Grafton's Minimart on its 40th anniversary on 31 July 2012. (2) Commends its volunteers on their commitment and dedication in supplying the infants of Grafton with knitwear and dolls since 1972, with proceeds going to worthy charities such as the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter, community transport, palliative care and cancer research. (3) Acknowledges its three life members, Val Wood, Kelvin March and Anne March, all of whom have been involved with Minimart since its inception.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2145 CORAKI HOCKEY PLAYERS RECOGNITION MR CHRISTOPHER GULAPTIS to move— That this House: 6316 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
(1) Congratulates Coraki Hockey Club's junior members: Lucas Brown; Britney Gwynne; Jackson Gwynne; Hayden Scurr; Bailey Powell; Tom Brown; and, Aleesha Marks, on their slection in NSW representative teams. (2) Congratulates senior members, David Brown and Peter Ryan, on selection in the Australian squad to travel to England to participate in the Hockey World Cup. (3) Acknowledges the remarkable achievement by a club from a small rural village and wishes them all the very best to the players in their respective hockey competitions.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2146 MACLEAN SOUP KITCHEN MR CHRISTOPHER GULAPTIS to move— That this House: (1) Pays tribute to Lower Clarence resident, David Lorenzo for his vision in establishing a community soup kitchen in Maclean. (2) Acknowledges and thanks the team of volunteers for their generosity to assist in preparing meals for the less fortunate in the community. (3) Acknowledges and thanks local businesses, Maclean Hot Bread, Causley Fresh Wholesale and Expresso Botero for donating food, tea and coffee to the soup kitchen.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2147 KIDS FOR MACARTHUR FUNDRAISER MR JAI ROWELL to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Denise McGrath, Chief Executive of Kids of Macarthur, for her outstanding effort in supporting families. (2) Acknowledges all builders, tradespeople, businesses and locals who have all contributed their time, money and effort to the building of the house being auctioned. (3) Notes that the house that is to be auctioned will raise over $620,000 for improvements to wards at Campbelltown Hospital.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2148 WOLLONDILLY EMERGENCY CONTROL CENTRE MR JAI ROWELL to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the State Emergency Service and Rural Fire Service which officially opened the support brigade operations building and upgrades for the Wollondilly Emergency Control Centre in Picton. (2) Acknowledges all the hard working volunteers of both the State Emergency Service and Rural Fire Service who provide their time to protecting the Wollondilly community.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2149 TAHMOOR K9 MEMORIAL PARK MR JAI ROWELL to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the K9 Memorial committee for its success in launching the new memorial in Tahmoor. 6317 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
(2) Acknowledges the entire committee for its hard work and dedication to the honouring of the K9 Police dogs who have passed away in the line of duty. (3) Notes that two of the police dogs that were fatally stabbed in 2004 and 2007 were dogs that had been bred by Mrs Anderson of Tahmoor.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2150 PICTON AND WOLLONDILLY NORTH ROTARY CLUBS MR JAI ROWELL to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the new presidents of the Wollondilly North Rotary Club, Mr Peter Cleaver and the Picton Rotary Club, Mr Kyle Chamberlain, respectively. (2) Acknowledges the great work that the rotary clubs of Wollondilly do for the community in helping and supporting so many young and elderly people throughout the region.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2151 JULIE HEADLEY RECOGNITION MR GARETH WARD to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Julie Headley, Canteen Manager, for more than 20 years of service to Albion Park High School. (2) Acknowledges that Mrs Headley has been a local unsung hero in Albion Park for raising money for disadvantaged and disabled youth over many years.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2152 SOPHIE LARA WATSON AND YOUTH PARLIAMENT RECOGNITION MR ANTHONY ROBERTS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Ms Sophie Lara Watson, of Riverside Girls High, on her recent participation in the 2012 New South Wales Youth Parliament, representing the Lane Cove electorate. (2) Notes that Ms Lara Watson and her fellow Youth Parliamentarians debated many important and contentious issues that face our community and in doing so proved themselves to be terrific role models for young people. (3) Notes that the Youth Parliament provides young people and schools with the chance to learn more about the Westminster system and its importance to democracy.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2153 HUNTERS HILL MOOCOOBOOLA FESTIVAL MR ANTHONY ROBERTS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Moocooboola Festival Committee on a successful Moocooboola, Hunters Hill Festival, for 2012. (2) Notes that Moocooboola, the Hunters Hill Festival, has been bringing the community together in celebration since 1980. (3) Notes that it is the aim of Hunters Hill Council to make Moocooboola one of the most sustainable events in Sydney by working in partnership with stallholders and festival goers in reducing the environmental impact of the festival. 6318 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2154 COUNCILLOR SUE HOOPMANN RECOGNITION MR ANTHONY ROBERTS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Councillor Sue Hoopmann on her long period of civic service, having served for over 18 years as a councillor on Hunters Hill Council, including 10 years as mayor. (2) Notes that Councillor Hoopmann was the first popularly elected Mayor of Hunters Hill. (3) Notes that Councillor Hoopmann has been an excellent role model for women through her outstanding service to the community through involvement with local government.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2155 LANE COVE GENERAL MANAGER RECOGNITION MR ANTHONY ROBERTS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Peter Brown, the General Manager of Lane Cove Council, on his retirement. (2) Acknowledges the 17 years of service Mr Brown has given to the community, noting that he started with Lane Cove Council in 1995. (3) Congratulates Mr Craig Wrightson on his appointment as the new General Manager of Lane Cove Council.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2156 COUNCILLOR IAN LONGBOTTOM RECOGNITION MR ANTHONY ROBERTS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Councillor Ian Longbottom on his long period of civic service to the community of Lane Cove since his election to Lane Cove Council in 1991, including serving as Mayor of Lane Cove from 2004 to 2009. (2) Notes that during Councillor Longbottom's time on Lane Cove Council the community witnessed the building of the new and much acclaimed Lane Cove Library as well as the redevelopment of the Market Square shopping precinct.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2157 AUSTRALIAN MEN’S OLYMPIC WATER POLO TEAM MR ANTHONY ROBERTS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Australian Men's Olympic Water Polo Team in achieving seventh place at the London Olympic Games. (2) Congratulates Aidan Roach, of East Ryde and son of rugby league legend Steven "Blocker" Roach, on being a member of the Australian Men's Olympic Water Polo Squad. (3) Congratulates retiring captain Sam McGregor for his contribution to the results of the Australian men's water polo team.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2158 AILEEN LIU AND GIANT STEPS SYDNEY 6319 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
MR ANTHONY ROBERTS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Ms Aileen Liu, of Lane Cove, for her outstanding fundraising efforts for Giant Steps Sydney. (2) Notes that Ms Liu is a working mother with two children, one of whom is autistic. (3) Congratulates Giant Steps Sydney for its extraordinary work in helping children with autism. (4) Notes that through her participation in the City2Surf, Ms Liu raised $42,000 in 2011 and $34,000 in 2012 to help children to develop their motor skills and to learn to cope physically and emotionally with their disability.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2159 LAURIE AND BARBARA SMITH RECOGNITION MRS LESLIE WILLIAMS to move— That this House: (1) Recognises the outstanding contribution of Laurie and Barbara Smith, of Port Macquarie, as volunteers at the last four Olympic Games. (2) Congratulates and thanks all volunteers who gave their time and hearts to support the Australian Olympic team in London 2012.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2160 PORT MACQUARIE TRAINING AWARD NOMINEES MRS LESLIE WILLIAMS to move— That this House congratulates the Port Macquarie finalists in the NSW Government Training Awards: Ryan Ford, of Westport High School finalist in the School Based Apprentice of the Year; Megan Edwards, finalist in the Vocational Student of the Year; and Andrew Penson, finalist in the Apprentice of the Year Award.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2161 JEANETTE CAMPBELL RECOGNITION MR ADRIAN PICCOLI to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Jeanette Campbell, of Coolamon, on receiving a Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship. (2) Recognises Mrs Campbell's work for her community and the manner in which that work has been undertaken. (3) Congratulates Mrs Campbell for her work with: the Girl Guides; the Keep Australia Beautiful and Tidy Towns Committee; the Coolamon Heritage and Advancement Society; the Coolamon Shire Promotion and Development.Committee; the Up to Date Store; Kindra State Forest; the bowling club; the Coolamon News; and the organisation of community events such as the Canola Festival and Christmas in the Park. (4) Notes the importance of the work of local community volunteers such as Mrs Campbell.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2162 BLAZEAID FLOOD VOLUNTEER WORK MR ADRIAN PICCOLI to move— That this House: 6320 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
(1) Acknowledges the work of the many volunteers working for BlazeAid and thanks the 131 volunteers who were resident in the Narrandera area for three months following the March 2012 floods. (2) Notes the volunteers have cleared and rebuilt 225 kilometers of fencing on 43 farms and allowed the farmers to get back to their primary production work.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2163 HENK HULSMAN RECOGNITION MR ADRIAN PICCOLI to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Henk Hulsman, of Coolamon, on receiving a Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship. (2) Congratulates Mr Hulsman for his work for his local Rotary Club, including being an active participant in Group Study Exchange, Youth Exchange, Model United Nation Assemblies and other Rotary activities. (3) Recognises Mr Hulsman's work for his community, including with the local bowling club and the sport and recreation club where he has given freely of his time.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2164 WEST WYLONG SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS RECOGNITION MR ADRIAN PICCOLI to move— That this House: (1) Support schools that are encouraging students to become volunteers in their communities under the Premier's Student Volunteering Awards program. (2) Recognises the work of West Wyalong High School student volunteers Andrew Kelleher, Nakisha Coggan, Michael Mrowka, Amy Rowatt, Nicholas Morreau and Danielle Steel who have each performed more than 150 hours of voluntary work. (3) Calls on members to support the program and encourage youth to become good citizens for their communities.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2165 HUNTER MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTION BUILDING MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Hunter Medical Research Institution (HMRI) Director, Michael Nilsson, and the team of researchers on their continued perseverance and move into the new $90 million HMRI building at Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital Campus. (2) Notes that the state-of-the-art facility will eventually have 340 staff, working in areas such as mental health, pregnancy and reproduction, asthma and vaccines.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2166 HUNTER NETBALL UMPIRES MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates up-and-coming Hunter netball umpires, Kirani Sourris, Grace Eldrige and Claudia Smith on their success in the Hunter Academy of Sport netball umpire program. (2) Notes the three girls have reached the level of a C grade badge through their respective club 6321 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
ranks. (3) Wishes the trio all the best with their B grade badges and future umpiring endeavours.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2167 JOHN GRALTON APPOINTMENT MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Superintendent John Gralton on his appointment as the Newcastle City local area Police Commander. (2) Recognises the achievements of Superintendent Gralton throughout his career and particularly over the last twelve months in his capacity as acting local area Police Commander, including a significant reduction in the incidences of violent crime and absenteeism.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2168 CALVARY MATER NEWCASTLE AUXILIARY MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges the vital importance of volunteer work at the Calvary Mater Newcastle. (2) Commends 30 volunteers, known as the auxiliary, on their continued efforts to ensure patients with cancer at the Mater are comfortable and cared for. (3) Congratulates 94-year-old Auxiliary President, Glad Dent, on her tremendous leadership that has raised a staggering $445,684 for cancer patients.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2169 UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE CHAMBER CHOIR MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Recognises the University of Newcastle Chamber Choir for its impressive performance at the World Choir Games where they achieved a world choral ranking of six. (2) Congratulates local choir members Ben Lambert and Grace Leonard on receiving silver medals at the championships.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2170 DR NIKOLA BOWDEN RECOGNITION MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges the vital importance of continued medical research. (2) Congratulates the researchers at the Hunter Medical Research Institute, including Dr Nikola Bowden and her colleagues, for their promising research into melanoma. (3) Applauds Dr Bowden for going above and beyond the call of duty by pursuing unfinanced work to help relieve the suffering of cancer patients.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2171 STUART FOATE RECOGNITION 6322 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Pays special tribute to Stuart Foate, of New Lambton, on qualifying first at the National shooting titles held in Perth this year. (2) Congratulates Stuart on winning the light section of the Australian Shooting Championships as well as the prestigious light and heavy bench rest combined classes. (3) Wishes Stuart all the best for the World Championships to be held in Sydney in 2013.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2172 SUTHERLAND POLICE LOCAL AREA COMMAND SUPERINTENDENT MS MELANIE GIBBONS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Superintendent Julian Griffiths has been appointed as the Local Area Commander for the Sutherland local area command. (2) Acknowledges the work of former Superintendent David Donohue and wishes him well in his new position at St George local area command. (3) Commends the work of the Sutherland local area command and welcomes Superintendent Griffiths to his new position.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2173 NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE ASSOCIATION AWARDS 2012 MS MELANIE GIBBONS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the NSW Rural Fire Service Association Scholarships Awards were announced on 22 June 2012. (2) Congratulates Elise Tasker, Division 4, Illawong Rural Fire Brigade, on being awarded a President's Scholarship, which will assist her to study at Charles Sturt University. (3) Notes that Ms Tasker was also named the 2011 Rural Fire Service Association Young Member of the Year. (4) Commends the work of the NSW Rural Fire Service and its volunteers.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
F 2174 MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that a new education program aimed at reducing the impact of mental distress in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) community has been launched in Newcastle. (2) Commends ACON, in partnership with the Mental Health Co-ordinating Council and in collaboration with the National GLBTI Health Alliance and Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria on developing the program. (3) Congratulates Geoff Honnor, the chief executive officer of ACON on his continued commitment to the success of the program.
(Notice given 16 August 2012)
2175 WALLSEND CRIME—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 21 August 2012) 6323 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
2176 DR MAC WYLLIE—MR RICHARD AMERY (Notice given 21 August 2012)
2177 NATIONALS CANDIDATE FOR NEW ENGLAND—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 21 August 2012)
2178 ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALIST WAITING TIMES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 21 August 2012)
2179 INTERMENT OF ITALIANS IN WWII—MR GUY ZANGARI (Notice given 21 August 2012)
2180 HUNTER HOMELESS CONNECT—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 21 August 2012)
2181 DRINK DRIVING CAMPAIGN—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 21 August 2012)
2182 CITYRAIL TRACKWORK CO-ORDINATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 21 August 2012)
2183 REVESBY CENTRELINK OFFICE—MR GLENN BROOKES (Notice given 21 August 2012)
2184 CALVARY MATER HOSPITAL BEDS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 21 August 2012)
2185 PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 21 August 2012)
2186 WALLSEND AGED CARE FACILITY MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Wallsend Aged Care Facility is being considered for privatisation. (2) Notes that previous community action prevented privatisation of this facility. (3) Calls on the Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research to confirm that the facility will remain in public hands.
(Notice given 22 August 2012)
2187 VIETNAM VETERANS DAY MR STUART AYRES to move— That this House: (1) Recognises that 2012 is the 50th anniversary of the commitment of Australian Defence personnel to Vietnam. (2) Acknowledges 18 August as Vietnam Veterans Day and the battle of Long Tan. (3) Recognises the contribution of the many branches of the Vietnam Veterans Association in their support of veterans and their families.
(Notice given 22 August 2012)
2188 BEN HORNBY NRL CAREER MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates St George Illawarra Dragons captain Ben Hornby on his all time Dragons record of 6324 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
271 games to date. (2) Applauds Ben's outstanding loyalty to the club since 2000 and his leadership which saw the mighty Dragons win the 2010 NRL premiership. (3) Notes that the announcement of Ben's retirement from the NRL has been received with sadness. (4) Wishes Ben and his family all the best in his future endeavours.
(Notice given 22 August 2012)
2189 LAMBTON 7-ELEVEN ARMED ROBBERY MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the second armed robbery in recent weeks at Lambton 7-Eleven on 21 August 2012. (2) Notes that staff were threatened by a knife wielding attacker. (3) Calls on the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Minister for the Hunter to employ more police in the Hunter to stop these life threatening crimes.
(Notice given 22 August 2012)
2190 CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY INSOLVENCY INQUIRY MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD to move— That this House: (1) Commends the Minister for Finance and Services for undertaking an inquiry into insolvency in the construction industry. (2) Notes that the inquiry will be chaired by barrister Bruce Collins, QC, who will examine submissions and report back to the Government. (3) Notes that hundreds of construction companies financially failed between 2009 and 2011 with debts billions of dollars, affecting up to 24,000 sub-contractors. (4) Notes that the failure of a business in the construction industry creates a multipler effect that can destroy the financial stability of its sub-contractors and suppliers. (5) Notes as an enormous concern the effects on confidence in the construction industry, especially at a time when the Government is embarking on a significant infrastructure investment program. (6) Condemns the former Government on its lack of action in seeking to find solutions to this issue as thousands of subcontractors and suppliers close or reduce their businesses.
(Notice given 22 August 2012)
2191 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COMPANY COLLAPSES MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the Government for its failure to act in the wake of the collapse of a number of companies recently in the New South Wales building industry. (2) Notes that it has taken the Government nearly six months to call for an inquiry into construction company collapses despite the adverse impacts on the jobs and livelihoods of thousands of people.
(Notice given 22 August 2012)
2192 PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— 6325 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
That this House: (1) Notes that important rail projects in New South Wales, such as the north-west rail link in Sydney, have been delayed by Infrastructure NSW in favour of motorways. (2) Notes that public transport is no longer a priority and is suffering at the expense of road construction, which leads to increased traffic volumes. (3) Calls on the Minister for Transport to reprioritise public transport so that there are better services in terms of transport needs in major centres, with fewer delays, and reduced air pollution caused by clogged motorways.
(Notice given 22 August 2012)
2193 BAY RUN PATH MR JOHN SIDOTI to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges the announcement in the budget of $1 million to improve a joint walkway and bike lane, known as the "bay run", in the Drummoyne electorate. (2) Notes the benefits of healthy lifestyles resulting from these worthwhile projects.
(Notice given 22 August 2012)
2194 TAFE ARTS AND MEDIA SUPPORT RESOURCES MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Calls on the Government and the Minister for Education to ensure that there is enough support staff employed at TAFE for the successful running of arts and media classes. (2) Raises concerns that teaching hours and funding to the arts and media departments has reduced the number of technical officers and technical assistants to the point where classes are being closed. (3) Demands the Government lifts funding to provide the appropriate resources for TAFE staff to continue supporting students striving to do well in their chosen fields.
(Notice given 22 August 2012)
2195 DOCTOR INTERNSHIP SHORTAGES MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the current shortage of doctors, especially in regional ares. (2) Notes that student doctors trained in Newcastle are being forced to seek work placements overseas because of a lack of internships offered in New South Wales. (3) Calls on the Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research to provide more internships to address the doctor shortage and ensure that resources used to train these doctors are retained in New South Wales.
(Notice given 22 August 2012)
2196 FIRE FIGHTING CAPACITIES MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the Government for its surreptitious move to reduce funding to NSW Fire and Rescue, as a result of their exemptions from the workers compensation changes. 6326 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 23 August 2012
(2) Acknowledges the magnificent job fire fighters do, putting their lives on the line on behalf of the community. (3) Demands that local fire teams capacities are maintained and at the ready, even if it requires overtime. (4) Calls on the Government to stop these cuts to emergency services and fund this important safety resource appropriately.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY (Committee Reports)—
1 Report of the Joint Select Committee on the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme entitled "New South Wales Workers Compensation Scheme", Report No. 1, dated June 2012. (Tabled 13 June 2012).
2 Report of the Legislation Review Committee entitled "Legislation Review Digest No. 22/55" dated 21 August 2012. (Tabled 21 August 2012).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REQUIRING GOVERNMENT RESPONSE (standing order 303A)—
Date Tabled Committee Report Title Date Due 27 March 2012 Joint Standing Committee on Inquiry into school zone safety 27 September Road Safety 2012 9 May 2012 Public Accounts Committee Report on the follow-up of the repeat 9 November recommendations from the Auditor-General’s 2012 financial audits 2010 13 June 2012 Joint Select Committee on the Report on the NSW Workers Compensation 13 December NSW Workers Compensation Scheme 2012 Scheme
PETITIONS SIGNED BY 500 OR MORE PERSONS REQUIRING MINISTERIAL RESPONSE
Date Lodged Member Petition Title Minister Responsible Written Response Due 14 August 2012 Ms Gabrielle Upton Installation of traffic signals at Mr Duncan Gay 18 September Wellington Street and Bondi Road, 2012 Bondi 14 August 2012 Mr Mark Speakman Modification of traffic lights at Mr Duncan Gay 18 September Box Road and Port Hacking Road, 2012 Miranda 14 August 2012 Ms Gabrielle Upton Rose Bay promenade and seawall Ms Robyn Parker 18 September 2012 15 August 2012 Mr Kevin Conolly Upgrade of Riverstone Police Mr Michael Gallacher 19 September Station and resources 2012 16 August 2012 Mr Jamie Parker Leasing of public land in Johnson, Mr Brad Hazzard 20 September Blackwattle, Rozelle and White 2012 Bay area
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PETITIONS SIGNED BY 10,000 OR MORE PERSONS FOR DISCUSSION AND REQUIRING MINISTERIAL RESPONSE
Date Lodged Member Petition Title Minister Discussion Written Responsible Date Response Due 15 August Mr Gareth Ward Positron emission Mrs Jillian Skinner 25 October 19 September 2012 tomography scanner for 2012 2012 Wollongong Hospital 15 August Ms Carmel Tebbutt Pay parity for early Mr Adrian Piccoli 15 November 19 September 2012 childhood teachers 2012 2012 21 August Mr John Williams Container deposit levy Ms Robyn Parker 22 November 25 September 2012 2012 2012
RONDA MILLER Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
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