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THE PARLIAMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
DIGEST 2012
FIRST SESSION OF THE THIRTY-EIGHTH PARLIAMENT
No. 38
Compiled in the Offices of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Parliament House Perth 6000 Western Australia
ISSN 0312 – 6862
Parliamentary Digest 2012 1
PARLIAMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
DIGEST 2012
FIRST SESSION OF THE THIRTY-EIGHTH PARLIAMENT
CONTENTS
LEGISLATURE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA ...... 2 BARNETT MINISTRY (RECONSTITUTED) ...... 2 PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIES ...... 3 LEGISLATURE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA ...... 4 BARNETT MINISTRY (RECONSTITUTED) ...... 4 PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIES ...... 5 LEGISLATURE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA ...... 6 BARNETT MINISTRY (RECONSTITUTED) ...... 6 PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIES ...... 7 MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ...... 8 MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ...... 11 OFFICERS OF PARLIAMENT ...... 13 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ...... 13 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ...... 13 PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES ...... 13 COMMITTEES OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY...... 14 STANDING COMMITTEES...... 14 SESSIONAL COMMITTEES ...... 16 COMMITTEES OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ...... 17 STANDING COMMITTEES...... 17 SESSIONAL COMMITTEES ...... 20 SELECT COMMITTEES ...... 20 JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES ...... 20 COMMITTEE REPORTS ...... 23 SUMMARY OF SITTINGS ...... 48 STATISTICAL SUMMARY OF SESSIONS ...... 49 BILL STATISTICS ...... 50 BILLS PROGRESS ...... 51 SYNOPSIS OF BILLS ...... 63 MOTIONS IN THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ...... 90 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST ...... 91 MOTIONS IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ...... 92 PETITIONS PRESENTED IN THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY...... 93 PETITIONS PRESENTED IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ...... 101
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LEGISLATURE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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GOVERNOR
HIS EXCELLENCY MALCOLM JAMES MCCUSKER, AO CVO QC
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
THE HONOURABLE WAYNE STEWART MARTIN AC QC
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BARNETT MINISTRY (RECONSTITUTED)
From 6 December 2011
Premier; Minister for State Development Hon COLIN JAMES BARNETT, BEc (Hons), MEc, MLA
Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Tourism Hon Dr KIM DESMOND HAMES, MB BS, MLA
Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Fisheries; Hon NORMAN FREDERICK MOORE, BA, Dip Electoral Affairs; Leader of the Government Ed, MLC in the Legislative Council
Minister for Regional Development; Lands; Hon BRENDON JOHN GRYLLS, MLA Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development
Treasurer; Attorney General Hon CHARLES CHRISTIAN PORTER, BEc, BA (Hons), LLB, MSc, MLA
Minister for Education Hon Dr ELIZABETH CONSTABLE, MA, DipEd, MEd, PhD, MLA
Minister for Finance; Commerce; Small Hon SIMON McDONNELL O’BRIEN, MLC Business
Minister for Police; Road Safety; Leader of the Hon ROBERT FRANK JOHNSON, JP, MLA House in the Legislative Assembly
Minister for Sport and Recreation; Racing and Hon TERRENCE KEITH WALDRON, MLA Gaming
Minister for Planning; Culture and the Arts; Hon JOHN HOWARD DADLEY DAY, BSc, Science and Innovation BDSc, MLA
Minister for Energy; Training and Workforce Hon PETER CHARLES COLLIER, BA, DipEd, Development; Indigenous Affairs MLC
Minister for Transport; Housing; Emergency Hon TROY RAYMOND BUSWELL, BEc, MLA Services Parliamentary Digest 2012 3
Minister for Child Protection; Community Hon ROBYN MARY McSWEENEY, BA, MLC Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Women’s Interests; Youth
Minister for Local Government; Heritage; Hon GIOVANNI MARIO CASTRILLI, Citizenship and Multicultural Interests Dip.Accounting, MLA
Minister for Agriculture and Food; Forestry; Hon DONALD TERRENCE REDMAN, BSc, Corrective Services DipEd, MLA
Minister for Environment; Water Hon WILLIAM RICHARD MARMION, BE, MBA, MLA
Minister for Mental Health; Disability Hon HELEN MARGARET MORTON, Ass.Dip Services (OT), MLC
PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIES
From 6 December 2011
Hon Wendy Duncan – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:
• Minister for Regional Development; Lands; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development
Hon Donna Faragher – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:
• Premier; Minister for State Development
Mr Murray Cowper – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:
• Minister for Energy; Training and Workforce Development; Indigenous Affairs
Ms Liza Harvey – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:
• Minister for Finance; Commerce; Small Business
Mr John McGrath – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:
• Premier; Minister for State Development
Hon Michael Mischin – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:
• Treasurer; Attorney General
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LEGISLATURE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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GOVERNOR
HIS EXCELLENCY MALCOLM JAMES MCCUSKER, AO CVO QC
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
THE HONOURABLE WAYNE STEWART MARTIN AC QC
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BARNETT MINISTRY (RECONSTITUTED)
From 12 June 2013
Premier; Treasurer; Minister for State Hon COLIN JAMES BARNETT, BEc (Hons), Development MEc, MLA
Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Tourism Hon Dr KIM DESMOND HAMES, MB BS, MLA
Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Fisheries; Hon NORMAN FREDERICK MOORE, BA, Dip Electoral Affairs; Justice; Leader of the Ed, MLC Government in the Legislative Council
Minister for Regional Development; Lands; Hon BRENDON JOHN GRYLLS, MLA Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development
Minister for Education Hon Dr ELIZABETH CONSTABLE, MA, DipEd,Med, PhD, MLA
Minister for Finance; Commerce; Small Hon SIMON McDONNELL O’BRIEN, MLC Business
Minister for Police; Road Safety; Leader of the Hon ROBERT FRANK JOHNSON, JP, MLA House in the Legislative Assembly
Minister for Sport and Recreation; Racing and Hon TERRENCE KEITH WALDRON, MLA Gaming
Minister for Planning; Culture and the Arts; Hon JOHN HOWARD DADLEY DAY, BSc, Science and Innovation BDSc, MLA
Minister for Energy; Training and Workforce Hon PETER CHARLES COLLIER, BA, DipEd, Development; Indigenous Affairs MLC
Minister for Transport; Housing; Emergency Hon TROY RAYMOND BUSWELL BEc, MLA Services Parliamentary Digest 2012 5
Minister for Child Protection; Community Hon ROBYN MARY McSWEENEY, BA, MLC Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Women’s Interests; Youth
Minister for Local Government; Heritage; Hon GIOVANNI MARIO CASTRILLI, Citizenship and Multicultural Interests Dip.Accounting, MLA
Minister for Agriculture and Food; Forestry; Hon DONALD TERRENCE REDMAN, BSc, Corrective Services DipEd, MLA
Minister for Environment; Water Hon WILLIAM RICHARD MARMION, BE, MBA, MLA
Minister for Mental Health; Disability Hon HELEN MARGARET MORTON, Ass.Dip Services (OT), MLC
PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIES
From 12 June 2013 Mr Murray Cowper – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:
• Minister for Energy; Training and Workforce Development; Indigenous Affairs
Hon Wendy Duncan – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:
• Minister for Regional Development; Lands; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development
Hon Donna Faragher – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:
• Premier; Minister for State Development
Ms Liza Harvey – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:
• Minister for Finance; Commerce; Small Business
Mr John McGrath – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:
• Premier; Minister for State Development
Hon Michael Mischin – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:
• Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Fisheries; Electoral Affairs; Justice
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LEGISLATURE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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GOVERNOR
HIS EXCELLENCY MALCOLM JAMES MCCUSKER, AO CVO QC
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
THE HONOURABLE WAYNE STEWART MARTIN AC QC
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BARNETT MINISTRY (RECONSTITUTED)
From 12 July 2012
Premier; Minister for State Development Hon COLIN JAMES BARNETT, BEc (Hons), MEc, MLA
Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Tourism Hon Dr KIM DESMOND HAMES, MB BS, MLA
Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Fisheries; Hon NORMAN FREDERICK MOORE, BA, Dip Electoral Affairs Ed, MLC
Minister for Regional Development; Lands; Hon BRENDON JOHN GRYLLS, MLA Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development
Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Emergency Hon TROY RAYMOND BUSWELL BEc, MLA Services
Minister for Finance; Commerce; Small Hon SIMON McDONNELL O’BRIEN, MLC Business
Minister for Sport and Recreation; Racing and Hon TERRENCE KEITH WALDRON, MLA Gaming
Minister for Planning; Culture and the Arts; Hon JOHN HOWARD DADLEY DAY, BSc, Science and Innovation BDSc, MLA
Minister for Education; Energy; Indigenous Hon PETER CHARLES COLLIER, BA, DipEd, Affairs MLC
Minister for Child Protection; Community Hon ROBYN MARY McSWEENEY, BA, MLC Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Women’s Interests; Youth
Minister for Local Government; Heritage; Hon GIOVANNI MARIO CASTRILLI, Citizenship and Multicultural Interests Dip.Accounting, MLA
Minister for Agriculture and Food; Forestry; Hon DONALD TERRENCE REDMAN, BSc, Housing DipEd, MLA Parliamentary Digest 2012 7
Minister for Environment; Water Hon WILLIAM RICHARD MARMION, BE, MBA, MLA
Minister for Mental Health; Disability Hon HELEN MARGARET MORTON, Ass.Dip Services (OT), MLC
Attorney General Hon MICHAEL MISCHIN LLB (Hons) BJuris (Hons), MLC
Minister for Police; Road Safety Hon LIZA MARY HARVEY, MLA
Minister for Training and Workforce Hon MURRAY JOHN COWPER, MLA Development; Corrective Services
PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIES
From 12 July 2012
Hon Wendy Duncan – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:
• Minister for Regional Development; Lands
Hon Donna Faragher – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:
• Premier (on Public Sector Management)
Mr John McGrath – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:
• Premier
Dr Michael Nahan – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:
• Minister for Energy
Mr Joseph Francis – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:
• Minister for Small Business
Mr Albert Jacob – Parliamentary Secretary representing the:
• Minister for Child Protection; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Youth
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MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
THIRTY-EIGHTH PARLIAMENT – First Session
Speaker Hon GRANT ALLEN WOODHAMS Deputy Speaker Mr MICHAEL WILLIAM SUTHERLAND Acting Speakers Ms LISA LORAINE BAKER Mr IAN MAXWELL BRITZA Mr JOSEPH MICHAEL FRANCIS Mrs ANDREA RUTH MITCHELL Mr ANTHONY PATRICK O’GORMAN Mr PETER BRUCE WATSON
Member Electorate Party
Abetz, Peter, BAgrSci (Hons) ...... Southern River ...... Lib.
Alban, Francesco Angelo...... Swan Hills ...... Lib.
Baker, Lisa Loraine, BSci, GradDipDevtStudies ...... Maylands...... ALP
Barnett, Hon Colin James, BEc (Hons), MEc ...... Cottesloe ...... Lib.
Blayney, Ian Charles, ADipAgri ...... Geraldton ...... Lib.
Bowler, John James Mansell, JP ...... Kalgoorlie ...... Ind.
Britza, Ian Maxwell ...... Morley...... Lib.
Buswell, Hon Troy Raymond, BEc ...... Vasse ...... Lib.
1Buti, Dr Antonio de Paulo, BPE (Hons), MIR, DipEd, LLB (Hons), DPhil.... Armadale...... ALP
2Carles, Adele Simone, BComm, LLB (Hons) ...... Fremantle ...... G.Ind.
Castrilli, Hon Giovanni Mario, DipAccounting ...... Bunbury ...... Lib.
3Catania, Vincent Alexander ...... North West ...... Nat.
Constable, Hon Dr Elizabeth, MA, DipEd, MEd, PhD ...... Churchlands ...... Ind.
Cook, Roger Hugh, BA, GradDipBus (PR) ...... Kwinana ...... ALP
Cowper, Murray John, ExecCert (Bus), DipBusMangt, DipSearch&Rescue .... Murray-Wellington ...... Lib.
1 Succeeded Ms MacTiernan (resigned 20 July 2010) at b-election of 2 October 2010. 2 Succeeded Mr J.A. McGinty (resigned on 3 April 2009) at by-election of 16 May 2009. Resigned from Greens (WA) on 6 May 2010; became Green Independent. 3 Resigned from ALP on 20 July 2009; National Party member from 29 August 2009. Parliamentary Digest 2012 9
Day, Hon John Howard Dadley, BSc, BDSc ...... Kalamunda ...... Lib.
Francis, Joseph Michael ...... Jandakot ...... Lib.
Freeman, Janine Marie, BEc, GradDipOH&S ...... Nollamara ...... ALP
Grylls, Hon Brendon John ...... Central Wheatbelt ...... Nat.
Hames, Hon Dr Kim Desmond, MBBS ...... Dawesville ...... Lib.
Harvey, Liza Mary ...... Scarborough ...... Lib.
Hyde, John Norman, BA, DipEd ...... Perth ...... ALP
Jacob, Albert Paul, BEnvDes, JP ...... Ocean Reef ...... Lib.
Jacobs, Hon Dr Graham Gibson, MBBS, DRCOG, FRACGP ...... Eyre ...... Lib.
Johnson, Hon Robert Frank, JP ...... Hillarys ...... Lib.
Johnston, William Joseph ...... Cannington ...... ALP
Kobelke, Hon John Charles, BSc, DipEd, JP ...... Balcatta ...... ALP
Krsticevic, Antonio, BBus ...... Carine ...... Lib.
Logan, Hon Francis Michael, BA (Hons) ...... Cockburn...... ALP
McGowan, Hon Mark, BA, LLB, GradDipLP ...... Rockingham ...... ALP
McGrath, John Edwin ...... South Perth ...... Lib.
MacTiernan, Alannah Joan Geraldine, BA, LLB, BJuris, JP ...... Armadale...... ALP
Marmion, William Richard, BE, MBA ...... Nedlands ...... Lib.
Martin, Carol Anne, BA ...... Kimberley ...... ALP
Miles, Paul Terrance ...... Wanneroo ...... Lib.
Mitchell, Andrea Ruth, BPE, DipEd, FAICD ...... Kingsley ...... Lib.
Murray, Michael Philip ...... Collie-Preston ...... ALP
Nahan, Dr Michael Dennis, BA, PhD ...... Riverton ...... Lib.
O’Gorman, Anthony Patrick ...... Joondalup ...... ALP
Papalia, Paul ...... Warnbro ...... ALP
Porter, Charles Christian, BEc, BA (Hons), LLB, MSc ...... Bateman ...... Lib.
Quigley, John Robert, LLB, JP ...... Mindarie ...... ALP
Quirk, Margaret Mary, MA, LLB (Hons) ...... Girrawheen ...... ALP
Redman, Hon Donald Terrence, BSc, DipEd ...... Blackwood-Stirling ...... Nat.
Ripper, Hon Eric Stephen, BA, DipEd ...... Belmont...... ALP
Roberts, Hon Michelle Hopkins, BA, DipEd ...... Midland ...... ALP
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Saffioti, Rita, BBus ...... West Swan ...... ALP
Simpson, Anthony James ...... Darling Range ...... Lib.
Stephens, Hon Thomas Gregory, BA ...... Pilbara ...... ALP
Sutherland, Michael William, BA, LLB, DipEd ...... Mount Lawley ...... Lib.
Tallentire, Christopher John, BAgribus (Hons) ...... Gosnells ...... ALP
Templeman, David Alan, DipTchg, BEd ...... Mandurah ...... ALP
4Tinley, Peter Charles, AM, BA (Prof Studies), MDef Studies ...... Willagee ...... ALP
Waddell, Andrew John, BBus ...... Forrestfield ...... ALP
Waldron, Hon Terrence Keith ...... Wagin ...... Nat.
Watson, Peter Bruce ...... Albany...... ALP
Whitely, Martin Paul, BCom, DipEd ...... Bassendean ...... ALP
Woodhams, Grant Allen, BA, GradDipRecPlan, GradCertTerAdEd ...... Moore ...... Nat.
Woollard, Dr Janet May, RN, BAppSc, LLB, MEd, PhD, JP ...... Alfred Cove ...... Ind.
Wyatt, Benjamin Sana, LLB, MSc ...... Victoria Park ...... ALP
ALP – Australian Labor Party Lib. – Liberal Party G.Ind – Green Independent Nat. – National Party of Australia Ind. – Independent
4 Succeeded Mr A.J. Carpenter (resigned 2 October 2009) at by-election of 24 October 2009. Parliamentary Digest 2012 11
MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
THIRTY-EIGHTH PARLIAMENT – First Session
President Hon BARRY HOUSE Chair of Committees Hon MATTHEW FRANCIS BENSON-LIDHOLM Deputy Chairmen of Committees Hon KENNETH DUNSTAN ELDER TRAVERS Hon JONATHAN ROBERT FORD Hon BRIAN CHARLES ELLIS Hon COLIN JAMES HOLT Hon ALYSSA HAYDEN
Member Electorate Party
Baston, Hon Kenneth Charles ...... Mining and Pastoral ...... Lib.
Behjat, Hon Elizabeth Lloyd ...... North Metropolitan ...... Lib.
Benson-Lidholm, Hon Matthew Francis, BA, DipEd ...... Agricultural ...... ALP
Bullock, Hon Helen Hong Hui, BComm, PostGradDip (Business), CPA ...... Mining and Pastoral ...... ALP
Chapple, Hon Robin Howard ...... Mining and Pastoral ...... GWA
Chown, Hon James Edward ...... Agricultural ...... Lib.
Collier, Hon Peter Charles, BA, DipEd ...... North Metropolitan ...... Lib.
Davies, Hon Mia Jane, BMM ...... Agricultural ...... Nat.
Dermer, Hon Edmund Rupert Joseph, BSc (Hons), DipEd ...... North Metropolitan ...... ALP
Doust, Hon Catherine Esther, BA ...... South Metropolitan ...... ALP
Duncan, Hon Wendy Maxine, BA, GradDip (Business) ...... Mining and Pastoral ...... Nat.
Edman, Hon Phillip John ...... South Metropolitan ...... Lib.
Ellery, Hon Suzanne Mary, BA ...... South Metropolitan ...... ALP
Ellis, Hon Brian Charles ...... Agricultural ...... Lib.
Faragher, Hon Donna Evelyn Mary, BA (Hons), GradDipEd, MEd (Hons) ...... East Metropolitan ...... Lib.
Farina, Hon Adele, BA, LLB ...... South West ...... ALP
Ford, Hon Jonathan Robert, JP ...... Mining and Pastoral ...... ALP
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Gardiner, Hon Philip Warren, BSc (Hons), MBA ...... Agricultural ...... Nat.
Goiran, Hon Nicolas Pierre, BCom, LLB ...... South Metropolitan ...... Lib.
Hallett, Hon Nigel Charles ...... South West ...... Lib.
Hayden, Hon Alyssa Kathleen ...... East Metropolitan ...... Lib.
Holt, Hon Colin James, BSc ...... South West ...... Nat.
House, Hon Barry John, BEc, JP ...... South West ...... Lib.
MacLaren, Hon Lynn Ellen ...... South Metropolitan ...... GWA
McSweeney, Hon Robyn Mary, BA, JP ...... South West ...... Lib.
Mischin, Hon Michael, LLB (Hons), BJuris (Hons) ...... North Metropolitan ...... Lib.
Moore, Hon Norman Frederick, BA, DipEd ...... Mining and Pastoral ...... Lib.
Morton, Hon Helen Margaret, AssocDip (OT) ...... East Metropolitan ...... Lib.
O’Brien, Hon Simon McDonnell ...... South Metropolitan ...... Lib.
Ravlich, Hon Ljiljanna Maria, BA, DipEd, DipEd (Admin) ...... East Metropolitan ...... ALP
5Savage, Hon Linda Rosemary BA (Hons), LLB, MA ...... East Metropolitan ...... ALP
Talbot, Hon Dr Sally Elizabeth, BA (Hons), DPhil, ARCM ...... South West ...... ALP
Travers, Hon Kenneth Dunstan Elder ...... North Metropolitan ...... ALP
Trenorden, Hon Maxwell Wayne ...... Agricultural ...... Nat.
Watson, Hon Giz, BSc ...... North Metropolitan ...... GWA
Xamon, Hon Alison Marie, BA, LLB ...... East Metropolitan ...... GWA
ALP – Australian Labor Party GWA – Greens (WA) Lib. – Liberal Party Nat. – National party of Australia
5 Succeeded Hon Jock Ferguson (deceased 13 February 2010); elected 22 March 2010. Parliamentary Digest 2012 13
OFFICERS OF PARLIAMENT
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
Clerk of the Assembly P.J. McHugh Deputy Clerk K.M. Robinson, BA (Hons), MA Clerk Assistant (Procedure) S. Nalder, B.Juris (Hons), LLB, BCL (Oxon) Clerk Assistant (Committees) E.M. Kerr, BA PGradDip (Pol St) Sergeant-at-Arms I. Macphail, BA (Hons), M.Phil
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Clerk of the Legislative Council and Clerk of the Parliaments M. Peacock Deputy Clerk N. R. Lake Clerk Assistant (House) P.A. Grant, BA (Hons), LLB Clerk Assistant (Committees) M. Baker Usher of the Black Rod J. Lawrinson, BA (Hons), Grad Dip Ed, PhD
PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES
Executive Manager R. Bremner, DipPersMgt, BBus, GradDipBus, CMAHRI, JP
Deputy Executive Manager and R. Hunter, GradCertBus, CertMgt, Human Resources Manager AMAHRI
Reporting Services Manager B. Corey, BA, ACSR
Building Services Manager G. MacDonald, CPEng, MIEAust
Catering Services Manager E. Schijf, GradDipBus, MBA
Finance Manager D.G. Timmerman, B Bus CPA
Information Technology Manager J. Buchanan
Library and Information Services Manager J.A. Ballantyne, BAppSc
Security Manager T. Paterson
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COMMITTEES OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
STANDING COMMITTEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND JUSTICE STANDING COMMITTEE
Members: Mr Anthony (Tony) O’Gorman, MLA (Chair); Hon Robert (Rob) Johnson, MLA (Deputy Chair from 12 September 2012); Mr Albert Jacob, MLA (Deputy Chair until 16 August 2012); Mr Ian Britza, MLA; Hon Thomas (Tom) Stephens, MLA; Ms Margaret Quirk, MLA
Staff: Principal Research Officer: Dr David Worth Research Officer: Ms Jovita Hogan
Reports: Report 10: The Toll of Trauma on Western Australian Emergency Staff and Volunteers (LA 5409) – presented 27 September 2012
Report 11: Annual Report 2011–2012 (LA 5470) – presented 18 October 2012
Report 12: Higher Risk. Better Prepared? WA’s Preparedness for the 2012–13 Bushfire Season (LA – 5602) – presented 26 November 2012
ECONOMICS AND INDUSTRY STANDING COMMITTEE
Members: Ms Andrea Mitchell, MLA (Chair from 12 September 2012); Dr Mike Nahan, MLA (Chair until 17 August 2012); Mr William (Bill) Johnston, MLA (Deputy Chair); Mr Michael (Mick) Murray, MLA; Mr Ian Blayney, MLA; Hon Michelle Roberts, MLA (co-opted for the Inquiry into the 2011 Kimberley Ultramarathon)
Staff: Principal Research Officer: Mr Timothy Hughes Research Officer: Ms Kristy Bryden
Reports: Report 11: Inquiry into Ironbridge Holdings Pty Ltd and Other Matters Regarding Residential Land and Property Developments (LA 4548) – presented 1 March 2012 Report 12: Clarification of Issue from Committee Report No. 10 (LA 4550) – presented 1 March 2012 Report 13: Government Response to the Economics and Industry Standing Committee Report No. 13 – Inquiry into the 2011 Kimberley Ultramarathon (LA 5125) – presented 13 November 2012 Report 14: Inquiry into the 2011 Kimberley Ultramarathon - tabling of formal evidence and other documents (LA 5414) – presented 27 September 2012 Report 15: Annual Report 2011–2012 (LA 5507) – presented 25 October 2012
EDUCATION AND HEALTH STANDING COMMITTEE
Members: Dr Janet Woollard, MLA (Chair); Mr Peter Abetz, MLA; Mr Peter Watson, MLA (Deputy Chair); Ms Lisa Baker, MLA; Dr Graham Jacobs, MLA
Staff: Principal Research Officer: Dr Brian Gordon Research Officer: Ms Lucy Roberts
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Reports: Report 13: Child Health – Child Development: The First 3 Years (LA 4547) – presented 1 June 2012 Report 14: Report on key learning from the Committee research trip 11-17 March 2012 (LA 4954) – presented 17 March 2012 Report 15: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: the invisible disability (LA 5268) – presented 20 September 2012 Report 16: The Role of ICT in Western Australian Education: Living and Working in a Digital World (LA 5411) – presented 27 September 2012 Report 17: Annual Report 2011-2012 (LA 5412) – presented 27 September 2012 Report 18: A child who is healthy, attends school, and is able to read will have better educational outcomes (LA 5593) – presented 15 November 2012 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
Members: Hon John Kobelke, MLA (Chair); Mr Joseph (Joe) Francis, MLA (Deputy Chair until 16 August 2012); Mr Antonio (Tony) Krsticevic, MLA (Deputy Chair from 12 September 2012); Ms Rita Saffioti, MLA; Mr Christopher (Chris) Tallentire, MLA; Hon Dr Elizabeth Constable, MLA (from 16 August 2012)
Staff: Principal Research Officer: Mr Mathew Bates Research Officer: Mr Foreman Foto (from January until November 2012) Research Officer: Mrs Alice Jones (from February until June 2012)
Reports: Report 16: Building Foundations for Value: An analysis of the processes used to appoint Serco to provide non-clinical services at Fiona Stanley Hospital – Western Australia’s largest ever services contract (LA 4955) – presented 21 June 2012 Report 17: Key Performance Indicators (LA 5479) – presented 23 October 2012 Report 18: Annual Report 2011-2012 (LA 5508) – presented 25 October 2012 Report 19: Review of the Reports of the Auditor General 2010-2011 (LA 5562) – presented 8 November 2012 Report 20: Review of the Reports of the Auditor General 2011-2012 (LA 5591) – presented 15 November 2012 Report 21: Review of Selected Infrastructure Projects (LA 5592) – 15 November 2012
PROCEDURE AND PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE
Members: Hon Grant Woodhams, MLA (Chair); Mr Mark McGowan, MLA (Deputy Chair until 13 February 2013); Hon Michelle Roberts, MLA (Deputy Chair from 9 May 2012); Hon Francis (Fran) Logan, MLA; Mr Michael Sutherland, MLA; Mr Francesco (Frank) Alban, MLA
Staff: Advisory Officer: Mr Peter McHugh Advisory Officer: Ms Kirsten Robinson Principal Research Officer: Ms Isla Macphail
Reports: Report 14: Report on a Corporation Adversely Referred to in the Legislative Assembly – RacingthePlanet (LA 5425) – presented 27 September 2012
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SESSIONAL COMMITTEES
PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Members: Hon Grant Woodhams, MLA; Ms Lisa Baker, MLA; Mr Ian Blayney, MLA; Ms Carol Martin, MLA; Mr Tony Simpson, MLA; Mr Andrew Waddell, MLA
Staff: Secretary: Mr Russell Bremner
Note: This Committee meets jointly with the Parliamentary Services Committee of the Legislative Council.
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COMMITTEES OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
STANDING COMMITTEES
ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS STANDING COMMITTEE
Members: Hon Brian Ellis, MLC (Chair); Hon Catherine (Kate) Doust, MLC (Deputy Chair); Hon Lynn MacLaren, MLC; Hon Colin Holt, MLC; Hon Phil Edman, MLC
Staff: Advisory Officer (Legal): Ms Denise Wong Advisory Officer: Ms Suzanne Veletta Research Officer: Ms Amanda Gillingham Committee Clerk: Mr Mark Warner Committee Clerk: Ms Telia Reilly
Reports : Report 25: Overview of Petitions (LC 4475) – presented 3 May 2012 Report 26: Closure of Tier 3 Rail Lines in the Central Wheatbelt (LC 4667) – presented 21 June 2012 Report 27: Review of Laws Pertaining to Domestic Violence (LC 4925) – presented 13 September 2012 Report 28: Emergency Accommodation for the Homeless (LC 5409) – presented 27 November 2012 Report 29: Interim Report in Relation to the Inquiry into the Sandalwood Industry in Western Australia (LC 5410) – presented 27 November 2012 Report 30: Overview of Petitions (LC 5411) – presented 27 November 2012 Report 31: Petition No.136 – Kwinana Air Buffer Zone Extension Mandongalup (LC 5440) – presented 30 November 2012
ESTIMATES AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
Members: Hon Giz Watson, MLC (Chair); Hon Phillip Gardiner, MLC (Deputy Chair); Hon Elizabeth (Liz) Behjat, MLC; Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich, MLC; Hon Kenneth (Ken) Travers, MLC
Staff: Advisory Officer: Mr Steve Hales Committee Clerk: Ms Carolyna Malouf
Reports: Report 36: Annual Report Hearings – Comments Regarding the Police Commissioner (LC 5320) – presented 7 November 2012 Report 37: Report in Relation to a Possible Contempt Regarding Summonses to Produce Documents Issued Pursuant to Section 5 of the Parliamentary Privileges Act 1891 (LC 5421) – presented 27 November 2012 Report 38: Activity Report for the Period 1 January 2011 to 30 June 2012 (LC 5422) – presented 27 November 2012 Report 39: The Government’s Efficiency Dividend and the 2012/13 Budget (LC 5428) – presented 28 November 2012 Report 40: Inquiry into Peel Health Campus Payments Report (LC 5441) – presented 30 November 2012
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Report 41: Inquiry into Western Power’s Evidence: An Informed Debate? (LC 5443) – presented 30 November 2012
LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Members: Hon Michael Mischin MLC, (Chair); Hon Sally Talbot MLC, (Deputy Chair); Hon Mia Davies MLC; Hon Donna Faragher, MLC; Hon Allison Xamon MLC
Staff: Advisory Officer (Legal): Ms Susan O’Brien Committee Clerk: Mr Mark Warner Committee Clerk: Ms Linda Omar
Reports: Report 19: Revenue Laws Amendment Bill (LC 4911) – presented 12 September 2012
PROCEDURE AND PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE
Members: Hon Barry House, MLC (Chair); Hon Matt Benson-Lidholm, MLC (Deputy Chair); Hon Ken Travers, MLC; Hon Jon Ford, MLC; Hon Michael Mischin, MLC; Hon Max Trenorden, MLC; Hon Brian Ellis, MLC; Hon Wendy Duncan, MLC (co-opted for Report 22); Hon Sue Ellery, MLC (co-opted for Report 22); Hon Norman Moore, MLC (co-opted for Report 22); Hon Giz Watson, MLC (co-opted for Report 22)
Staff: Clerk of the Legislative Council: Mr Malcolm Peacock Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Council: Mr Nigel Lake Clerk Assistant (House): Mr Paul Grant
Reports: Report 24: Further Review of the Standing Orders (LC 5145) – presented 27 September 2012 Report 25: Reference from the House – Auditor General Act 2006 (LC 5403) – presented 15 November 2012
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Members: Hon Max Trenorden, MLC (Chair); Hon Jon Ford, MLC (Deputy Chair); Hon Ken Baston, MLC; Hon Jim Chown, MLC; Hon Ed Dermer, MLC
Staff: Advisory Officer (Legal): Ms Christine Kain Advisory Officer: Mr Michael Baker Advisory Officer Dr Colin Huntly Research Officer: Mr Peter Axford Committee Clerk: Ms Hannah Gough Committee Clerk Ms Rachel Wells
Reports: Report 14: Unassisted Failure (LC 4159) – presented 6 March 2012 Special Report: Inquiry into the role and function of bodies equivalent to the State Public Sector Commission in other jurisdictions (LC 4279) – presented 6 March 2012 Special Report (LC 4476) – presented 3 May 2012 Special Report (LC 4706) – presented 27 June 2012 Parliamentary Digest 2012 19
Report 15: Omnibus Report – Activity During 38th Parliament (LC 5295) – presented 6 November 2012 Report 16: Public Discussion Paper – Public Sector Reform (LC 5358) – presented 13 November 2012
UNIFORM LEGISLATION AND STATUTES REVIEW COMMITTEE
Members: Hon Adele Farina, MLC, (Chair); Hon Nigel Hallet, MLC, (Deputy Chair); Hon Liz Behjat, MLC; Hon Linda Savage, MLC
Staff: Advisory Officer (Legal): Ms Anne Turner Advisory Officer (Legal) Mr Alex Hickman Committee Clerk Ms Renae Jewell
Reports: Report 69: Criminal Investigation (Covert Powers) Bill 2011 (LC 4280) – presented 6 March 2012 Report 70: Business Names (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2011 (LC 4281) – presented 6 March 2012 Report 71: Education and Care Services National Law (WA) Bill 2011 (LC 4481) – presented 3 May 2012 Report 72: Wills Amendment (Internal Wills) Bill 2012 (LC 4715) – presented 28 June 2012 Report 73: Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Amendment Bill 2011 (LC 4825) – presented 26 September 2012 Report 74: Child Support (Adoption of Laws) Amendment Bill 2012 (LC 5080) – presented 26 September 2012 Report 75: National Health Funding Pool Bill 2012 (LC 5177) – presented 16 October 2012 Report 76: Unclaimed Money (Superannuation and RSA Providers) Amendment and Expiry Bill 2012 (LC 5266) – presented 25 October 2012 Report 77: Family Court Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measure) Bill 2012 (LC 5296) – presented 6 November 2012 Report 78: Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Amendment Bill 2012 (LC 5297) – presented 6 November 2012 Report 79: Inquiry into the Form and Content of the Statute Book (Interim Report) (LC 5402) – presented 15 November 2012
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SESSIONAL COMMITTEES
PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Members: Hon Barry House, MLC (President); Hon Matt Benson-Lidholm, MLC; Hon Nigel Hallet, MLC; Hon Wendy Duncan, MLC; Hon Sally Talbot, MLC; Hon Ken Baston, MLC
Staff: Secretary: Mr Russell Bremner
Note: This Committee meets jointly with the Parliamentary Services Committee of the Legislative Assembly.
SELECT COMMITTEES
There were no Select Committee reports in 2012.
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON DELEGATED LEGISLATION
Members: Mr Paul Miles, MLA (Chair) (App as Chair 20 August 2012); Mr Joe Francis, MLA (Chair) (Res 15 August 2012); ( Hon Sally Talbot, MLC (Deputy Chair); Hon Helen Bullock, MLC; Mr Vincent Catania, MLA (App 16 August 2012); Hon Jim Chown, MLC; Ms Janine Freeman, MLA; Hon Alyssa Hayden, MLC; Mr Andrew Waddell, MLA
Staff: Advisory Officer (Legal): Ms Felicity Mackie Advisory Officer (Legal): Ms Anne Turner Advisory Officer (Legal): Ms Irina Lobeto-Ortega Advisory Officer: Ms Suzanne Veletta Committee Clerk: Ms Rachel Wells Committee Clerk: Ms Talweez Senghera
Reports Report 47: Shire of Kellerberrin Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2011 (LC 4477) – presented 3 May 2012 Report 48: Town of Kwinana Extractive Industries Local Law 2011 (LC 4478) – presented 3 May 2012 Report 49: Annual Report 2011 (LC 4479) – presented 3 May 2012 Report 50: Hospital Parking Fees: Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre (Delegated Site) Amendment By-Laws (No.2) 2011, Royal Perth Hospital Amendment By-Laws (No.2) 2011, Women’s and Children’s Hospitals Amendment By-Laws (No.2) 2011, Fremantle Hospital Amendment By-Laws (No.2) 2011, Osborne Park Hospital Amendment By-Laws (No.2) 2011 (LC 4822) – presented 16 August 2012 Report 51: Town of Bassendean Repeal Local Law 2010 and Town of Bassendean Dust and Sand Local Law 2011 (LC 4823) – presented 16 August 2012 Report 52: Liquor Control Amendment Regulations (No.10) 2011 (LC 4824) – presented 16 August 2012 Report 53: Mindarie Regional Council Standing Orders Amendment Local Law 2012 (LC 4921) – presented 13 September 2012) Parliamentary Digest 2012 21
Report 54: City of Bayswater Standing Orders Local Law 2012 (LC 4922) – presented 13 September 2012 Report 55: City of Perth Standing Orders Amendment Local Law 2012 (LC 4923) – presented 13 September 2012 Report 56: The Ability to Conduct Electronic Meetings and the Trial of Ipads by Committee Members (LC 4924) – presented 13 September 2012 Report 57: Shire of Broomehill – Tambellup Removal of Refuse, Rubbish and Disused Materials Local Law 2012 (LC 5150) – presented 27 September 2012 Report 58: City of Vincent Dogs Amendment Local Law No.2 2012 (LC 5216) – presented 18 October 2012 Special Report: Special Report in relation to the City of Perth Standing Orders Amendment Local Law 2012 (LC 5265) – presented 25 October 2012 Report 59: City of Subiaco Meeting Procedures Local Law 2012 (LC 5337) – presented 8 November 2012 Report 60: Metropolitan Region Scheme Major Amendment 1221/41 – Banjup Urban Precinct (LC 5398) – presented 15 November 2012 Report 61: Annual Report 2012 (LC 5399) – presented 15 November 2012 Report 62: City of Nedlands Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2012 (LC 5435) – presented 29 November 2012
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE COMMISSIONER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Members: Hon Dr Elizabeth Constable, MLA (Chair); Mr Martin Paul Whitely, MLA (Deputy Chair); Hon Linda Rosemary Savage, MLC; Hon Nicolas (Nick) Pierre Goiran, MLC
Staff: Principal Research Officer: Dr Loraine Abernethie
Reports: Report 8: Report on the functions of the Commissioner for Children and Young People: Working with children checks (Report No. 8) (Tabled Paper No. 4300 Tabled on 8 March 2012) Report 9: Amendment of Finding 5 and Finding 6 from Report No. 8 (LC 4383) – presented 29 March 2012 Report 11: A Review of the Exercise of the Functions of the Commissioner for Children and Young People (LC 5397) – presented 15 November 2012
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE CORRUPTION AND CRIME COMMISSION
Members: Hon Nicolas (Nick) Pierre Goiran, MLC (Chair); Mr John Norman Hyde, MLA (Deputy Chair); Mr Francesco (Frank) Angelo Alban, MLA; Hon Matthew (Matt) Francis Benson-Lidholm, MLC
Staff: Mr John King (Principal Research Officer) Michael Burton, BEc, BA (Hons) (Research Officer)
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Reports: Report 22: The Role Played by the Corruption and Crime Commission in Aiding the Security Operation during the 2011 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (LC 4276) – presented 6 March 2012 Report 23: The Post-CHOGM technological capability of the WA Police (LC 4277) – presented 6 March 2012 Report 24: The Intention of the Parliamentary Inspector of the Corruption and Crime Commission (LC 4340) – presented 27 March 2012 Report 25: The Use of Public Examinations by the Corruption and Crime Commission (LC 4369) – presented 27 March 2012 Report 26: Exceptional Powers Revocation (LC 4382) – presented 29 March 2012 Report 27: Discontinuance of contempt proceedings against members of the Coffin Cheaters Motorcycle Club (LC 4611) – presented 28 June 2012 Report 28: Proceeds of crime and unexplained wealth: A role for the Corruption and Crime Commission? (LC 4714) – 28 June 2012 Report 29: Guarding the guardians (LC 4826) – presented 16 August 2012 Report 30: Annual Report (2011-2012) (LC 5149) – presented 27 September 2012 Report 31: Surveillance and Accountability – A Gap in the Oversight Umbrella (LC 5336) – presented 27 September 2012 Report 32: How the Corruption and Crime Commission Handles Allegations and Notifications of Police Misconduct (LC 5396) – presented 15 November 2012
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON AUDIT
Members: Hon Giz Watson, MLC (Chair); Hon John Kobelke, MLA (Deputy Chair); Hon Philip Gardiner, MLC; Hon Elizabeth (Liz) Behjat, MLC; Hon Kenneth (Ken) Travers, MLC; Hon Tony Krsticevic, MLA; Hon Chris Tallentire, MLA; Hon Elizabeth Constable, MLA.
Participating Members: Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich, MLC; Hon Rita Saffioti, MLA.
Staff: Advisory Officer: Dr Colin Huntly Committee Clerk: Ms Samantha Parsons
Reports: None
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
2003 to 2012 NOTE: Digest No. 25 (1st Session of the 35th Parliament, 1997–1998) contains a full listing of all Committee reports tabled in the Parliament of Western Australia from 1870 until 7 August 1998 (the date of prorogation of the 1st Session of the 35th Parliament). Please refer to Digest No. 25 for any queries associated with these reports.
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY REPORTS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND JUSTICE STANDING COMMITTEE 2003 to 2012 LA Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report 3: Annual Report 2002–2003 4 Dec 2003 1883 Report 4: Impact Of The Arts In Regional Western Australia 28 Oct 2004 2966 Report 5: Annual Report 2003–2004 11 Nov 2004 3049 Report 1: Annual Report 2004–2005 1 Sep 2005 741 Report 2: Annual Report 2005–2006 14 Sep 2006 1843 Report 3: Inquiry Into Fire And Emergency Services Legislation 19 Oct 2006 2120 Report 4: Inquiry Into Western Australia’s Natural Disaster Relief 10 May 2007 2690 Arrangements Report 5: Annual Report 2006–2007 16 Aug 2007 3035 Report 6: Inquiry Into The Prosecution Of Assaults And Sexual 10 Apr 2008 3794 Offences Report 1: Inquiry Into The Adequacy Of Services To Meet The 13 Aug 2009 1184 Developmental Needs Of Western Australia’s Children Report 2: Annual Report 2008–2009 24 Sep 2009 1426 Report 3: Inquiry Into The Inside Australia Project At Lake Ballard 26 Nov 2009 1680 (Menzies) Report 4: ‘Making Our Prisons Work’ An Inquiry Into The Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Prisoner Education, Training And Employment 24 Jun 2010 2249 Strategies Report 5: Annual Report 2009–2010 23 Sep 2010 2645 Report 6: ‘Making Our Prisons Work’ An Inquiry Into The Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Prisoner Education, Training And Employment 25 Nov 2010 2920 Strategies Report 7: Annual Report 2010–2011 1 Sep 2011 3805 Report 8: A Fading Dream: Affordable Housing in Western Australia 3 Nov 2011 4179 Report 9: Western Australia’s Readiness for the 2011–2012 Bushfire 24 Nov 2011 4248 Season Report 10: The Toll of Trauma on Western Australian Emergency Staff 27 Sep 2012 5409 and Volunteers Report 11: Annual Report 2011-12 18 Oct 2012 5470 Report 12: Higher Risk. Better Prepared? WA's Preparedness for the 26 November 5602 2012-13 Bushfire Season 2012
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REPORTS OF THE ECONOMICS AND INDUSTRY STANDING COMMITTEE 2003 to 2012 LA Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report 4: Proceedings Of A Public Forum 8 November 2002 27 Feb 2003 798 Report 5: Inquiry Into The Western Australian Strata Management 26 Jun 2003 1266 Industry Report 6: Interim Report On The Sustainability Of The Dairy Industry 29 Aug 2003 1436 In Western Australia Report 7: Annual Report 2002–2003 30 Oct 2003 1687 Report 8: The Sustainability Of The Dairy Industry In Western Australia 4 Dec 2003 1904 Report 9: Annual Report 2003–2004 23 Sep 2004 2815 Report 10: Vanadium Resources At Windimurra 11 Nov 2004 3051 Issues Paper: Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy [Not Tabled] Report 1: Progress Report – Inquiry Into Production And Marketing Of 23 Jun 2005 554 Foodstuffs Report 2: Annual Report 2004–2005 18 Aug 2005 706 Report 3: Interim Report – Inquiry Into Production And Marketing Of 1 Sep 2005 742 Foodstuffs Report 4: Inquiry Into The Production And Marketing Of Foodstuffs 30 Mar 2006 1369 Report 5: Annual Report 2005–2006 28 Sep 2006 2012 Report 6: The State Government’s Role In Developing And Promoting 14 Jun 2007 2790 Information Communications Technology (ICT) In Western Australia Report 7: Annual Report 2006–2007 30 Aug 2007 3068 Report 8: Issues Paper 8, Recovery And Recycling Of Used Oil In 29 Nov 2007 3493 Western Australia Report 9: Water Licensing And Services 28 Feb 2008 3651 Report 10: Karrinyup Lakes Lifestyle Village 19 Jun 2008 3993 Report 1: Annual Report 2008–2009 17 Sep 2009 1291 Report 2: Provision, Use And Regulation Of Caravan Parks (And 15 Oct 2009 1548 Camping Grounds) In Western Australia (Part 1) Report 2: Provision, Use And Regulation Of Caravan Parks (And 15 Oct 2009 1549 Camping Grounds) In Western Australia (Part 2) Report 3: The Potential For The Development Of A Centre Of 1907 Excellence In LNG Industry Design In Western Australia – A 11 Mar 2010 Discussion Paper Report 4: The Department Of Environment And Conservation’s 19 Aug 2010 2422 Management Of Former Pastoral Leases Report 5: Annual Report 2009–2010 23 Sep 2010 2644 Report 6: Inquiry into Domestic Gas Prices 24 Mar 2011 3233 Report 7: Inquiry into the Franchising Bill 2010 23 Jun 2011 3534 Report 8: Annual Report 2010–2011 18 Aug 2011 3781 Report 9: Response to Referral from the House Dated 15 June 2011 18 Aug 2011 Report 10: Response to House – Matter of Park Home Residents 20 Oct 2011 4140 Parliamentary Digest 2012 25
LA Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report 11: Inquiry into Ironbridge Holdings Pty Ltd and other matters 01 Mar 2012 4548 regarding residential land and property developments Report 12: Clarification of issue from Committee Report No.10 01 Mar 2012 4550 Report 13: Inquiry into the 2011 Kimberley Ultramarathon 16 Aug 2012 5125 Report 14: Inquiry into the 2011 Kimberley Ultramarathon – tabling of 27 Sep 2012 5414 formal evidence and other documents Report 15: Annual Report 2011-2012 25 Oct 2012 5507
REPORTS OF THE EDUCATION AND HEALTH STANDING COMMITTEE 2003 to 2012 LA Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report 4: Annual Report 2002–2003 28 Aug 2003 1435 Report 5: The Role And Interaction Of Health Professionals In The Western Australian Public Health System: Report On International 25 Sep 2003 1533 Travel Report 6: The Role And Interaction Of Health Professionals In The 13 May 2004 2350 Western Australian Public Health System Report 7: Annual Report 2003–2004 21 Oct 2004 2922 Report 8: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In Western Australia 29 Oct 2004 2974 Report 1: Interim Report On Changes To The Post Compulsory 22 Dec 2005 1162 Curriculum In Western Australia Report 2: Swimming Pool Program In Remote Communities 22 Jun 2006 1613 Report 3: Changes To The Post Compulsory Curriculum In Western 29 Jun 2006 1625 Australia Report 4: Annual Report 2004–2005 31 Aug 2006 1796 Report 5: Annual Report 2005–2006 31 Aug 2006 1797 Report 6: Where From? Where To? A Discussion Paper On Remote 5 Apr 2007 2583 Aboriginal Communities Report 7: Initiatives In The Remote Indigenous Communities Of Cape 21 Jun 2007 2857 York Report 8: Inquiry Into The Cause And Extent Of Lead Pollution In The 6 Sep 2007 3084 Esperance Area Report 9: Annual Report 2006–2007 27 Sep 2007 3200 Report 10: An Examination Of Indigenous Employment By The State 15 Nov 2007 3435 Report 11: A Successful Initiative – Family Income Management 29 Nov 2007 3492 Report 12: Initiatives In The Remote Indigenous Communities Of The 26 Feb 2008 3512 Torres Strait Region Report 13: Ways Forward – Beyond The Blame Game: Some 15 May 2008 3889 Successful Initiatives In Remote Indigenous Communities In WA Report 1: Inquiry Into The Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 12 Mar 2009 718 2008
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LA Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report 2: Healthy Child – Healthy State: Improving Western Australia’s 21 May 2009 921 Child Health Screening Programs Report 3: Annual Report 2008–2009 24 Sep 2009 1427 Report 4: Children Missing Out – Education Support For: – Students On 19 Nov 2009 1648 457 Visas – Students With A Disability Report 5: Invest Now Or Pay Later: Securing The Future Of Western 11 Mar 2010 1905 Australia’s Children Report 6: Destined To Fail: Western Australia’s Health System 6 May 2010 2057 (Volume 1 – Hospital Sector) Report 6: Destined To Fail: Western Australia’s Health System 6 May 2010 2058 (Volume 2 – Community Health Sector) Report 7: Annual Report 2009–2010 23 Sep 2010 2643 Report 8: Alcohol Restrictions in the Kimberley: A ‘Window of Opportunity’ for Improved Health, Education, Housing and 17 Mar 2011 3202 Employment Report 9: Changing Patterns in Illicit Drug Use in Western Australia 26 May 2011 3433 Report 10: Alcohol: Reducing the Harm and Curbing the Culture of 23 Jun 2011 3532 Excess Report 11: Annual Report 2010–2011 8 Sep 2011 3845 Report 12: Inquiry into Improving Educational Outcomes for Western 3 Nov 2011 4181 Australian of all Ages Report 13: Child Health – Child Development: The First 3 Years 01 Jun 2012 4547 Report 14: Report on key learning from the Committee research trip 11- 21 Jun 2012 4954 17 March 2012 Report 15: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: the invisible disability 20 Sep 2012 5268 Report 16: The Role of ICT in Western Australian Education: Living 27 Sep 2012 5411 and Working in a Digital World Report 17: Annual Report 2011-2012 27 Sep 2012 5412 Report 18: A child who is healthy, attends school, and is able to read 15 Nov 2012 5593 will have better educational outcomes
REPORTS OF THE PROCEDURE AND PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE* 2003 to 2012 LA Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report On A Code Of Conduct For Members Of The Legislative 27 Feb 2003 800 Assembly Of Western Australia A Review Of The Government’s Response To The Recommendations Contained In The Procedure And Privileges Committee’s Report Of The 20 Mar 2003 933 Operations Of The Estimates Committee (2001) And A Review Of The Operations Of Estimates Committee In 2002 Report 2: Use Of Video-Conferencing By Legislative Assembly 19 Jun 2003 1203 Committees Report 4: Changes To Prorogation And Extended Sessions 23 Sep 2003 1643 Parliamentary Digest 2012 27
LA Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report 5: Parliamentary Privilege And Its Linkage To The UK House 13 May 2004 2348 Of Commons Report 6: Questions On Notice 17 Jun 2004 2447 Report 7: Estimates Committees Standing Orders 17 Jun 2004 2448 Report 8: Legislative Assembly Meeting Times 17 Jun 2004 2449 Report 1: Report On Persons Referred To In The Legislative Assembly 22 Sep 2005 824 – Dr Ananth Pullela Report 2: Premier’s Statement Standing Order 23 Nov 2005 1103 Report 3: Inquiry Into A Matter Referred To The Committee By The 22 Dec 2005 1161 Legislative Assembly On 1 December 2005 Report 1: Report On Persons Referred To In The Legislative Assembly 9 Mar 2006 1333 – Mr Malcolm Shervill And Mr David Caporn Report 2: Minor Adjustments To The Standing Orders 13 Apr 2006 1432 Report 3: Effective Repetition: Decision In Buchanan V Jennings 13 Apr 2006 1433 Report 4: Minor Change To The Standing Orders 15 Sep 2006 1842 Report 5: Members of Parliament (Financial Interests) Act 1992 23 Nov 2006 2231 Review Report 6: Standing And Select Committees’ Terms Of Reference And 23 Nov 2006 2232 Report Dates – Standing Order 255 Report 7: Review Of The Premier’s Statement Temporary Order And 23 Nov 2006 2233 Other Matters Relating To Extended Session Parliaments Report 1: Report On Persons Referred To In The Legislative Assembly 22 Mar 2007 2518 – Mr Guiseppe (Joe) Passione Report 2: Inquiry Into The Member For Murchison-Eyre’s Unauthorised 2854/285 20 Jun 2007 Release Of Committee Documents And Related Matters 5 Report 3: Standing Committee Designation 5 Apr 2007 2584 Report 4: Report On Persons Referred To In The Legislative Assembly 27 Nov 2007 3481 – Mr Malcolm McCusker AO QC Report 1: Review Of E-Petitions 20 Mar 2008 3715 Report 2: Report On Persons Referred To In The Legislative Assembly 3 Apr 2008 3763 – Mr Paul Frewer Report 3: Report On Persons Referred To In The Legislative Assembly 15 May 2008 3887 – Mr Mike Allen Report 4: Review Of The Legislative Assembly Committee System 15 May 2008 3888 (Part A) Report 5: Corruption And Crime Commission Report On Behalf Of The Procedure And Privileges Committee Of The Legislative Assembly: Inquiry Conducted Into Alleged Misconduct By Mr John Edwin 10 Jun 2008 3936 McGrath MLA, Mr John Robert Quigley MLA And Mr Benjamin Sana Wyatt MLA Report 6: Report On Persons Adversely Referred To In The Legislative 19 Jun 2008 3995 Assembly – Mr Noel Crichton-Browne
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LA Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report 7: Corruption And Crime Commission Report On Behalf Of The Procedure And Privileges Committee Of The Legislative Assembly: 6 Nov 2008 79 Report On Issues Relating To Record Keeping In The Ministerial Office Of The Hon John James Mansell Bowler MLA Report 1: Procedure And Privileges Committee’s Response To Matters Raised In Corruption And Crime Commission Reports Referred Under 4 Dec 2008 492 27A Of The CCC Act Report 2: Report On Persons Adversely Referred To In The Legislative 11 Dec 2008 522 Assembly – Mr Robert (Bob) Falconer Report 3: Report On Persons Adversely Referred To In The Legislative 12 Mar 2009 719 Assembly – Mr David Caporn Report 4: Report On The Sitting Times Of The Legislative Assembly 20 Aug 2009 1196 Report 5: Inquiry Into Allegations Associated With The Removal Of 17 Sep 2009 1290 ‘The Cliffe’ From The State Register Of Heritage Places Report 6: Disallowance Provisions For Subsidiary Legislation 19 Nov 2009 1647 Report 7: Matters Arising From The Corruption And Crime Commission Report Tabled In The Legislative Assembly On 16 25 Nov 2009 1666 November 2009 Report 8: Procedural Fairness And Powers Of The House 24 Jun 2010 2246 Report 9: Minor Adjustments To The Standing Orders 12 Aug 2010 2406 Report 10: Comments Made By The Member For Cannington 19 Oct 2010 2780 Report 11: Report On A Local Government Adversely Referred To In 21 Oct 2010 2790 The Legislative Assembly – City Of Melville Report 12: report on a Person Adversely Referred to in the Legislative 16 Jun 2011 3484 Assembly – Mr David Everett Report 13: Report on Persons Adversely Referred to in the Legislative Assembly – Officers from the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous 3 Nov 2011 4187 Corporations Report 14: Report on a Corporation Adversely Referred to in the 27 Sep 2012 5425 Legislative Assembly – RacingThePlanet * Prior to 8 September 1999, the Committee was named the Standing Orders and Procedure Committee.
REPORTS OF THE PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE* 2003 to 2012 LA Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report 3: The 2001–2002 Annual Report Of The Office Of The Auditor 15 May 2003 1118 General: A Performance Review Report 4: Annual Report 2002–2003 14 Aug 2003 1376 Report 5: Inquiry Into Hospital Trust Accounts 4 Dec 2003 1884 Report 6: Inquiry Into The Port Coogee Development 4 Dec 2003 1895 Report 7: Inquiry Into Contracts Entered Between Consolidated Constructions Pty Ltd And Main Roads WA And The Public Transport 16 Sep 2004 2772 Authority Parliamentary Digest 2012 29
LA Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report 8: Inquiry Into Developer Contributions For Costs Associated 21 Oct 2004 2920 With Land Development Report 9: Annual Report 2003–2004 11 Nov 2004 3050 Report 1: Inquiry Into The Intergovernmental Agreement On The 19 May 2005 440 Reform Of Commonwealth–State Financial Relations Report 2: Annual Report 2004–2005 22 Sep 2005 821 Report 3: Review Of The Financial Management Bill 2005 And The 6 Apr 2006 1395 Auditor General Bill 2005 Report 4: Local Government Accountability In Western Australia 28 Sep 2006 2010 Report 5: Annual Report 2005–2006 26 Oct 2006 2154 Report 6: Review Of Reports Of The Auditor General 2005–2006 30 Nov 2006 2255 Report 7: Annual Report 2006–2007 18 Oct 2007 3371 Report 8: Review Of The Reports Of The Auditor General 2006–2007 22 Nov 2007 3471 Report 9: Inquiry Into Funding Arrangements For Western Australian 15 May 2008 3890 Infrastructure Projects Report 1: Review Of The Reports Of The Auditor General 2007–2008 19 Mar 2009 733 Report 2: Report Of The Inquiry Into The Implications Of The Structure And Functions Of The The Department Of The Premier And Cabinet 11 Jun 2009 961 And The Public Sector Commission Report 3: Inquiry Into The Distribution Of Grant Funds From The 17 Sep 2009 1292 Confiscation Proceeds Account Report 4: Annual Report 2008–2009 24 Sep 2009 1425 Report 5: Review Of The Reports Of The Auditor General 2008–2009 26 Nov 2009 1679 Report 6: Public Hearing With The Director General Of Health On 2 11 Mar 2010 1906 December 2009 Report 7: Inquiry Into Government Payments To Ms Tirzah Bell 24 Jun 2010 2247 Report 8: Annual Report 2009–2010 9 Sep 2010 2457 Report 9: Inquiry Into Project Planning And Funding Applications For 18 Nov 2010 2869 Major Western Australian Infrastructure Projects Report 10: Review of the Report of the Auditor General 2009–2010 14 Apr 2011 3306 Report 11: ACPAC 2011: A Report of the 11th Biennial Conference of 26 May 2011 3434 the Australasian Council of Public Accounts Committees Report 12: Revised Follow-Up Process to Auditor General Reports 26 May 2011 3435 Report 13: Annual Report 2010–2011 18 Aug 2011 3783 Report 14: Review of Selected Western Australian Infrastructure 1 Dec 2011 4627 Projects Report 15: Review of the Reports of the Auditor General 1 Dec 2011 4329 Report 16: Building Foundations for Value: An analysis of the processes used to appoint Serco to provide non-clinical services at Fiona Stanley 21 Jun 2012 4955 Hospital – Western Australia’s largest ever services contract Report 17: Key Performance Indicators 23 Oct 2012 5479 Report 18: Annual Report 2011-2012 25 Oct 2012 5508 Report 19: Review of the Reports of the Auditor General 2010-2011 8 Nov 2012 5562 Report 20: Review of the Reports of the Auditor General 2011-2012 15 Nov 2012 5591
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LA Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report 21: Review of Selected Infrastructure Projects 15 Nov 2012 5592 * Prior to 8 September 1999, the Committee was named the Public Accounts and Expenditure Review Committee.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS 2003 to 2012 LC Committee Title Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Select Committee On Rules, Orders And Usage Interim Report 5 Mar 2003 793 Of The House Select Committee On Rules, Orders And Usage Final Report 12 Mar 2003 838 Of The House Select Committee On Advocacy For Children (Appointment Of A Commissioner For Proposal to Travel 2 Dec 2003 1751 Children) Select Committee On Advocacy For Children (Appointment Of A Commissioner For Final Report 2 Jul 2004 2416 Children) Select Committee On Workers’ Compensation First Report 21 Sep 2004 2579 Select Committee On Workers’ Compensation Final Report 17 Nov 2004 2925 Select Committee On The Reserves (Reserve Final Report 18 Nov 2004 2935 43131) Bill 2004 Select Committee On The Adequacy Of Foster Care Assessment Procedures By The Final Report 24 Aug 2006 1783 Department For Community Development Select Committee On The Department Of Final Report 7 Dec 2006 2338 Education And Training Select Committee Into Public Obstetric Final Report 30 Aug 2007 3087 Services Select Committee Of Privilege On A Matter Arising In The Standing Committee On Special Report 13 Nov 2007 3465 Estimates And Financial Operations Select Committee Of Privilege On A Matter Arising In The Standing Committee On Final Report 13 Nov 2007 3466 Estimates And Financial Operations Select Committee Into The Police Raid On The Report 1 9 Apr 2009 689 Sunday Times Select Committee Into The Appropriateness Of Powers And Penalties For Breaches Of Report 1 7 May 2009 719 Parliamentary Privilege And Contempts Of Parliament
REPORTS OF THE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE 2003 to 2012 LC Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report 19: Environment Protection Amendment Bill 2002 23 May 2003 1074 Report 20: Statutes (Repeals and Minor Amendments) Bill 2001 10 Jun 2003 1115
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LC Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report 21: Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003 And The 9 Dec 2003 1811 Corruption and Crime Commission Amendment Bill 2003 Report 22: Magistrates Court Bill 2003, Magistrates Court (Civil Proceedings) Bill 2003 And Courts Legislation Amendment and Repeal 28 Sep 2004 2651 Bill 2003 Report 23: Road Traffic Amendment (Dangerous Driving) Bill 2004 27 Oct 2004 2791 Report 24: State Administrative Tribunal Bill 2003 And The State Administrative Tribunal (Conferral of Jurisdiction) Amendment and 27 Oct 2004 2792 Repeal Bill 2003 Report 25: Young Offenders Amendment Bill 2003 16 Nov 2004 2917 Report 26: An Overview Of The Committee’s Operations: Second Session Of The Thirty-Sixth Parliament (August 2002 To November 19 Nov 2004 2943 2004) Report 1: Limitation Bill 2005 And Limitation Legislation Amendment 15 Sep 2005 724 and Repeal Bill 2005 Report 2: Annual Report 2005 14 Mar 2006 1200 Report 3: Taxi Amendment Bill 2005 23 Mar 2006 1360 Report 4: Criminal Investigation Bill 2005, Criminal Investigation (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2005 And Criminal and Found Property 20 Sep 2006 1897 Disposal Bill 2005 Report 5: Parental Support and Responsibility Bill 2005 2 Nov 2006 2196 Report 6: Annual Report 2006 7 Dec 2006 2335 Report 7: Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Bill 2006, Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Repeal and Consequential 3 Apr 2007 2588 Provisions) Bill 2006 And Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Rates and Charges Bill 2006 Report 8: Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Western Australia) Bill 26 Jun 2007 2838 2005 Report 9: Criminal Law and Evidence Amendment Bill 2006 30 Aug 2007 3086 Report 10: Acts Amendment (Consent to Medical Treatment) Bill 2006 25 Oct 2007 3441 Report 11: Annual Report 2007 6 Dec 2007 3603 Report 12: Surrogacy Bill 2007 8 May 2008 3959 Report 13: Annual Report 2008 9 Dec 2008 426 Report 14: Inquiry Into The Jurisdiction And Operation Of The State 20 May 2009 791 Administrative Tribunal Report 15: Standardisation of Formatting Bill 2009 22 Oct 2009 1454 Report 16: Criminal Investigation Amendment Bill 2009 21 Oct 2010 2752 Report 17: Annual Report 2009 and 2010 25 Nov 2010 2886 Report 18: Local Government Amendment (Regional Subsidiaries) Bill 29 Sep 2011 3930 2010 Report 19: Revenue Laws Amendment Bill 12 Sep 2012 4911
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REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS 2005 to 2012 LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 1: Legislative Council Financial Processes And Procedures 20 Oct 2005 910 Report 2: Annual Report 2004–2005 1 Dec 2005 1138 Report 3: Energy Safety Bill 2005 And Energy Safety Levy Bill 2005 10 May 2006 1518 Report 4: Budget Estimates 2005/06 29 Aug 2006 1801 Report 5: Hearings In Relation To The Annual Budget Estimates 29 Aug 2006 1802 2006/07 Report 6: Financial Management Bill 2006, Financial Legislation 21 Nov 2006 2247 Amendment and Repeal Bill 2006 And Auditor General Bill 2006 Special: Special Report On A Matter Of Privilege 21 Mar 2007 2386 Report 7: Annual Report 2006 29 May 2007 2736 Report 8: Budget Estimates 2006/07 16 Aug 2007 3013 Report 9: Interim Report On The Balga Works Inquiry: Request For A Member Of The Legislative Assembly To Appear Before The 18 Sep 2007 3133 Committee Report 10: Annual Hearings In Relation To The Budget Estimates 27 Sep 2007 3256 2007/08 Report 11: Budget Of The Office Of The Auditor General 20 Feb 2008 3654 Report 12: Balga Works Program 29 May 2008 4019 Report 13: Annual Report 2007 26 Jun 2008 4169 Report 14: Annual Hearings In Relation To The Budget Estimates 9 Dec 2008 429 2008/09 Report 15: Annual Report 2008 19 Mar 2009 597 Report 16: Interim Report On The Public Sector Expenditure Inquiry: Request For Member Of The Legislative Assembly To Appear Before 7 Apr 2009 650 The Committee Report 17: Budget Estimates 2007/08 9 Apr 2009 690 Report 18: Budget Of The Office Of The Auditor General 7 May 2009 723 Report 19: Follow-Up To Report 12 Balga Works Program 7 May 2009 724 Report 20: ‘Royalties For Regions’ Policy 13 May 2009 765 Report 21: Report On The Inquiry Into Public Sector Expenditure 19 May 2009 779 Report 22: Budget Estimates 2008/09 13 Aug 2009 1038 Report 23: Annual Hearings In Relation To The Budget Estimates 8 Sep 2009 1086 2009/10 Report 24: Annual Report 2009 1 Apr 2010 1897 Report 25: Budget Of The Office Of The Auditor General 1 Apr 2010 1898 Report 26: The Confidential Status Of The State Development 1 Apr 2010 1899 Agreement Oakajee Port And Rail Report 27: The Removal Of Senior School Allocation Funding For Year 1 Jul 2010 2248 11 And 12 Courses At 21 District High Schools Report 28: Annual Hearings In Relation To The Budget Estimates 19 Aug 2010 2363 2010/11
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LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 29: Budget Estimates 2009/10 19 Aug 2010 2364 Report 30: Agency Annual Reports 2008/09 19 Aug 2010 2365 Report 31: Report On The 2008/2009 Agency Annual Reports: Request For A Member Of The Legislative Assembly To Appear Before The 18 Nov 2010 2835 Committee Report 32: Report on the 2008/2009 Agency Annual Reports: Request for a Member for the Legislative Assembly to Appear Before the 9 Aug 2011 3487 Committee Report 33: Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 2010 9 Aug 2011 3488 Report 34: Interim Report of the Inquiry into the Western Australian Tourism Commission’s Involvement in Major Tourism Events: Request 3225 for a Member of the Legislative Assembly to Appear Before the Committee Report 35: Inquiry into Western Australian Tourism Commission’s 1 Dec 2011 4146 Involvement in Major Tourism Events Report 36: Annual Report Hearings – Comments Regarding the Police 07 Nov 2012 5320 Commissioner Report 37: Report in Relation to a Possible Contempt Regarding Summonses to Produce Documents Issued Pursuant to Section 5 of the 27 Nov 2012 5421 Parliamentary Privileges Act 1891 Report 38: Activity Report for the Period 1 January 2011 to 30 June 27 Nov 2012 5422 2012 Report 39: The Government’s Efficiency Dividend and the 2012/13 28 Nov 2012 5428 Budget Report 40: Inquiry into Peel Health Campus Payments Report 30 Nov 2012 5441 Report 41: Inquiry into Western Power’s Evidence: An Informed 30 Nov 2012 5443 Debate?
REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS* 2003 to 2012 LC Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report 7: Petition Of Barry Granville Waller 13 Jun 2003 1142 Report 8: Gene Technology Bill 2001 And Gene Technology Amendment 11 Jul 2003 1225 Bill 2001 Report 9: Petition On The Upgrade Of Albany Residential College 19 Dec 2003 1856 Report 10: Chemical Use By The Agriculture Protection Board 1970– 21 Oct 2004 2755 1985 Report 11: Alcoa Refinery At Wagerup Inquiry 28 Oct 2004 2807 Report 12: Interim Report Of The Standing Committee On Environment And Public Affairs In Relation To A Petition On The Provision Of 12 Nov 2004 2899 Mental Health Services In Western Australia Report 13: A Petition On Primary Midwifery Care 16 Nov 2004 2819 Report 14: An Overview Of Petitions And Inquiries – Second Session Of 19 Nov 2004 2947 The Thirty-Sixth Parliament (August 2004 To November 2004) Parliamentary Digest 2012 35
LC Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report 1: Preventing The Entry And Establishment Of Cane Toads Into 15 Sep 2005 723 Western Australia Report 2: Overview Of Petitions 22 Sep 2005 778 Report 3: Overview Of Petitions 1 Dec 2005 1137 Report 4: Annual Report 2005 23 Mar 2006 1361 Report 5: Overview Of Petitions 24 Aug 2006 1782 Report 6: Overview Of Petitions 6 Dec 2006 2316 Report 7: A Petition Into The Proposed Marina At Point Peron 7 Dec 2006 2334 Report 8: Local Government Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2006 3 Apr 2007 2587 Report 9: Annual Report 2006 8 May 2007 2671 Report 10:Overview of Petitions 27 Sep 2007 3255 Report 11: Annual Report 2007 27 Feb 2008 3729 Report 12: Overview of Petitions 20 Mar 2008 3811 Report 13: A Petition On Consumer Utility Hardship 10 Apr 2008 3899 Report 14: Overview of Petitions Report 9 Dec 2008 427 Report 15: Annual Report 2008 19 Mar 2009 596 Report 15: Annual Report 2008 19 Mar 2009 596 Report 16: Municipal Waste Management In Western Australia 19 May 2009 778 Report 17: Overview Of Petitions Report 26 Nov 2009 1588 Report 18: Inquiry Into Deep Sewerage In The Cockburn Area 18 Dec 2009 1597 Report 19: Petition – Prayer For Relief 1 Apr 2010 1900 Report 20: Overview Of Petitions 12 Aug 2010 2343 Report 21: Shack Sites in Western Australia 14 Apr 2011 3248 Report 22: Overview of Petitions 18 Jul 2011 3474 Report 23: Inquiry into the Transportation of Detained Persons: The 18 Jul 2011 3475 Implementation of the Coroner’s Recommendations in Relation to the Death of Mr Ward and Related Matters Report 24: Inquiry into Cockburn Cement Limited, Munster 20 Oct 2011 3984 Report 25: Overview of Petitions 03 May 2012 4475 Report 26: Closure of Tier 3 Rail Lines in the Central Wheatbelt 21 Jun 2012 4667 Report 27: Review of Laws Pertaining to Domestic Violence 13 Sep 2012 4925 Report 28: Emergency Accommodation for the Homeless 27 Nov 2012 5409 Report 29: Interim Report in Relation to the Inquiry into the Sandalwood 27 Nov 2012 5410 Industry in Western Australia Report 30: Overview of Petitions 27 Nov 2012 5411 Report 31: Petition No.136 – Kwinana Air Buffer Zone Extension 30 Nov 2012 5440 Mandongalup * Prior to 24 May 2001, the Committee was named the Standing Committee on Constitutional Affairs.
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REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION* 2003 to 2012 LC Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report 3: Economic Regulation Authority Bill 2002 30 May 2003 1076 Report 4: Transfer Of Management Of Fremantle Cemetery To The 10 Dec 2003 1826 Metropolitan Cemeteries Board Report 5: Petition On Western Power’s Underground Power Policy 11 Nov 2003 1842 Report 6: Local Government Act 1995 12 Dec 2003 1852 Report 7: The Impact Of State Government Action And Processes On The Use And Enjoyment Of Freehold And Leasehold Land In Western 14 May 2004 2211 Australia Report 8: Interim Report On Water Services In Western Australia 11 Nov 2004 2883 Report 9: A Petition On Increases In Motor Vehicle Stamp Duty 12 Nov 2004 2898 Report 10: Local Government Rating System And Distribution Of Funds 19 Nov 2004 2945 Report 11: A Sessional Overview Of The Committee’s Operations: Second 19 Nov 2004 2946 Session Of The Thirty-Sixth Parliament (August 2002 To November 2004) Report 12: Financial Administration Legislation Amendment Bill 2005 21 Jun 2005 429 Report 1: Annual Report 2005 1 Dec 2005 1136 Report 2: Compliance Of The Department Of Health With Recommendations Of The Auditor General’s 2001 Report On Life 21 Sep 2006 1906 Members; Management Of Deliberate Self-Harm In Young People Report 3: Annual Report 2006 7 Dec 2006 2336 Report 4: A Matter Arising From The Committee’s Annual Report 2006 – Management Of Asbestos Containing Materials In Western Australian 2 May 2007 2634 Schools Report 5: The Water Resources Legislation Amendment Bill 2006 22 May 2007 2721 Report 6: The Inquiry Into The Governance Of Western Australia’s Water 27 Sep 2007 3257 Resources Report 7: Annual Report 2007 13 May 2008 3974 Report 8: Inquiry Into The Management Of Asbestos Containing Materials 18 Jun 2008 4086 In Western Australian State Schools Report 9: Annual Report 2008 15 Jan 2009 437 Report 10: Inquiry Into Statutory Office Holders’ Grievance Procedures 19 May 2009 777 Report 11: Recreation Activities Within Public Drinking Water Source 23 Sep 2010 2568 Areas Report 12: Proposed Inquiry into Regional Prisons 26 May 2011 3339 Report 13: Report in Relation to the Inquiry into Western Australian Strata 1 Sep 2011 3659 Managers Report 14: Unassisted Failure 6 Mar 2012 4159 Special Report - Inquiry into the role and function of bodies equivalent to 6 Mar 2012 4279 the State Public Sector Commission in other jurisdictions Special Report 3 May 2012 4476 Special Report 27 Jun 2012 4706 th Report 15: Omnibus Report – Activity During 38 Parliament 6 Nov 2012 5295 Parliamentary Digest 2012 37
Report 16: Public Discussion Paper – Public Sector Reform 13 Nov 2012 5358 * Prior to 24 May 2001 the Committee was named the Standing Committee on Public Administration and in 2001 it was reformed as the Standing Committee on Public Administration and Finance (a committee which also included aspects of the former Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations, minus this committee’s function of conducting annual hearings into the Western Australian Government’s estimates of expenditure). In 2005 it was again formed as the Standing Committee on Public Administration.
REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON UNIFORM LEGISLATION AND STATUTES REVIEW* 2003 to 2012 LC Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report 7: Unclaimed Money (Superannuation and RSA Providers) Bill 2 Apr 2003 911 2002 Report 8: Gas Pipelines Access (Western Australia) (Reviews) 10 Apr 2003 961 Amendment Bill 2003 Report 9: Consumer Credit (Western Australia) Amendment Bill 2002 6 May 2003 1014 Report 10: Acts Amendment And Repeal (Competition Policy) Bill 2002 10 Jun 2003 1114 Report 11: Higher Education Bill 2003 16 Sep 2003 1435 Report 12: Criminal Code Amendment Bill 2003 2 Dec 2003 1749 Report 13: Human Reproductive Technology Amendment Bill 2003 And Human Reproductive Technology Amendment (Prohibition of Human 10 Dec 2003 1828 Cloning) Bill 2003 Report 14: Commonwealth Powers (De Facto Relationships) Bill 2003 6 Apr 2004 2107 Report 15: Australian Crime Commission (Western Australia) Bill 2003 22 Jun 2004 2285 Report 16: Firearms Amendment Bill 2003 22 Jun 2004 2286 Report 17: Architects Bill 2003 29 Jun 2004 2333 Report 18: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Amendment (Cross 17 Aug 2004 2452 Border) Bill 2004 Report 19: Uniform Legislation And Supporting Documentation 27 Aug 2004 2541 Report 20: Reserves (National Parks, Conservation Parks and Nature 28 Sep 2004 2652 Reserves) Bill 2004 Report 21: Consumer Credit (Western Australia) Code Regulations 16 Nov 2004 2916 Amendment Draft Order 2004 Report 22: Reserves (National Parks, Conservation Parks and Other 18 Nov 2004 2930 Reserves) Bill 2004 Report 23: The Work Of The Committee During The Second Session Of 18 Nov 2004 2932 The Thirty-Sixth Parliament August 13 2002 To November 16 2004 Report 24: Consumer Credit (Western Australia) Act 1996: Consumer 3 May 2005 295 Credit Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2004 (Qld) Report 25: Petroleum Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2005 21 Jun 2005 428 Special Report: Standing Order 230A – Referral Of Uniform Legislation 30 Aug 2005 654 And Reporting Time Frames
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LC Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report 1: Consumer Credit (Firefighter’s Benefit Fund) Amendment 13 Sep 2005 677 Regulation (No. 1) (Qld) Report 2: Standard Time Bill 2005 20 Sep 2005 739 Report 3: Trade Measurement Bill 2005 And Trade Measurement 19 Oct 2005 884 Administration Bill 2005 Report 4: Defamation Bill 2005 19 Oct 2005 885 Report 5: Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2005 15 Nov 2005 1002 Report 6: Inquiry Into The Agreement Of The Council Of Australian Government On September 27 2005 To Strengthening Counter-Terrorism 30 Nov 2005 1109 Laws Report 7: Annual Report 2005 1 Dec 2005 1135 Report 8: Statutes Law Revision Bill 2005 4 Apr 2006 1378 Report 9: Consumer Credit (Western Australia) Act 1996 – Consumer 4 Apr 2006 1379 Credit (Charge Card) Amendment Regulations (No. 1) 2005 (Qld) Report 10: Consumer Credit and Trade Measurement Amendment Bill 25 May 2006 1542 2006 (Qld) Report 11: Terrorism (Preventative Detention) Bill 2005 13 Jun 2006 1572 Report 12: Consumer Protection Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 27 Jun 2006 1632 2005 Report 13: Water Efficiency Labelling Standards Bill 2006 20 Sep 2006 1896 Report 14: Food Bill 2005 27 Sep 2006 1948 Special Report: Practical Implications Of Clause 8.3c Of The Committee’s 19 Oct 2006 2139 Term Of Reference Report 15: Industrial Training Amendment Bill 2006 22 Nov 2006 2267 Report 16: Interim Report On The Intergovernmental Agreement On The 22 Nov 2006 2268 Reform Of Commonwealth-State Financial Relations Report 17: Annual Report 2006 1 May 2007 2623 Report 18: Consumer Credit (Queensland) and Another Act Amendment 10 May 2007 2706 Bill 2007 (Qld) Report 19: Administrative Practices And Procedures And Parliamentary Processes Involving Treaties Entered Into, Or Proposed To Be Entered 20 Jun 2007 2821 Into, By The Commonwealth Report 20: Road Traffic Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2007 18 Sep 2007 3132 Report 21: Statutes (Repeals and Minor Amendments Bill) 2006 16 Oct 2007 3349 Report 22: National Environment Protection Council (Western Australia) 16 Oct 2007 3350 Amendment Bill 2007 Report 23: Human Reproductive Technology Amendment Bill 2007 18 Oct 2007 3417 Report 24: Cross-Border Justice Bill 2007 19 Feb 2008 3641 Report 25: Medical Practitioners Bill 2006 19 Feb 2008 3642 Report 26: Legal Profession Bill 2007 19 Feb 2008 3643 Report 27: Consumer Credit (Bill Facilities) Amendment Regulation (No. 11 Mar 2008 3750 1) 2007 (Qld) Report 28: Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Amendment Bill 2007 27 May 2008 4005 Parliamentary Digest 2012 39
LC Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report 29: Sentence Administration (Interstate Transfer of Community 27 May 2008 4006 Based Sentences) Bill 2007 Report 30: Co-Operatives Bill 2007 27 May 2008 4007 Report 31: Road Traffic (Administration) Bill 2007, Road Traffic (Vehicles) Bill 2007, Road Traffic (Authorisation to Drive) Bill 2007, 29 May 2008 4018 Road Traffic (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2007 And Road Traffic (Vehicles) (Taxing) Bill 2007 Report 32: Annual Report 2007 2 Dec 2008 394 Report 33: Annual Report 2008 2 Dec 2008 395 Report 34: Interim Report – The Statutes Review Inquiry 9 Dec 2008 428 Report 35: National Gas Access (WA) Bill 2008 10 Mar 2009 487 Report 36: Child Exploitation Material and Classification Legislation 21 May 2009 806 Amendment Bill 2009 Report 37: National Environment Protection Council (Western Australia) 21 May 2009 807 Amendment Bill 2009 Report 38: First Home Owner Grant Amendment Bill 2009 3 Jul 2009 918 Report 39: Statutes (Repeals and Minor Amendments) Bill 2009 16 Sep 2009 1167 Report 40: Cross-Border Justice Amendment Bill 2009 13 Oct 2009 1403 Report 41: Child Exploitation Material and Classification Legislation 22 Oct 2009 1453 Amendment Bill 2009 – Report 2 Report 42: Professional Standards Amendment Bill 2009 19 Nov 2009 1544 Report 43: Arson Legislation Amendment Bill 2009 19 Nov 2009 1550 Report 44: Criminal Code Amendment (Identity Crime) Bill 2009 2 Mar 2010 1600 Report 45: Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) 4 Mar 2010 1782 Amendment Bill 2009 Report 46: Rail Safety Bill 2009 1 Apr 2010 1896 Report 47: Petroleum and Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2009 22 Apr 2010 1963 Report 48: Approvals and Related Reforms (No. 1) (Environment) Bill 28 Apr 2010 1966 2009 Report 49: Credit (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2010 20 May 2010 2050 Report 50: Credit (Commonwealth Powers) (Transitional and 20 May 2010 2051 Consequential Provisions) Bill 2010 Report 51: Payroll Tax Assessment Amendment Bill 2010 25 May 2010 2068 Report 52: Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (WA) Bill 2010 22 Jun 2010 2165 Report 53: Pharmacy Bill 2010 24 Jun 2010 2183 Report 54: Annual Report 2009 9 Sep 2010 2408 Report 55: Trade Measurement Legislation (Amendment and Expiry) Bill 11 Nov 2010 2806 2010 Report 56: Fair Trading Bill 2010 And Acts Amendment (Fair Trading) 23 Nov 2010 2866 Bill 2010 Report 57: Statutes (Repeals and Minor Amendments) Bill 2010 15 Feb 2011 2937 Report 58: Child Support (Adoption of Laws) Amendment Bill 2009 15 Feb 2011 2938 Report 59: Personal Property Securities (Commonwealth Laws) Bill 2011 and Personal Property Securities (Consequential Repeals and 22 Mar 2011 3132 Amendments) Bill 2011 Report 60: Electronic Transactions Bill 2011 22 Mar 2011 3133 Report 61: Occupational Licensing National Law (WA) Bill 2010 14 Apr 2011 3249 Report 62: Trustee Companies (Commonwealth Regulation) Amendment 21 Jun 2011 3386 Bill 2010 Report 63: Information Report: Scrutiny of Uniform Legislation 30 Jun 2011 3469 Report 64: Information Report on Uniform Scheme Structures 31 Aug 2011 3651
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LC Report Title Date Tabled Paper No. Report 65: Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2011 1 Nov 2011 4002 Report 66: Criminals Appeals Amendment (Double Jeopardy) Bill 2011 1 Nov 2011 4003 Report 67: Commercial Arbitration Bill 2011 8 Nov 2011 4048 Report 68: Information Report in relation to the Scrutiny of Treaties 22 Nov 2011 4094 Report 69: Criminal Investigation (Covert Powers) Bill 2011 6 Mar 2012 4280 Report 70: Business Names (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2011 6 Mar 2012 4281 Report 71: Education and Care Services National Law (WA) Bill 2011 3 May 2012 4481 Report 72: Wills Amendment (Internal Wills) Bill 2012 28 Jun 2012 4715 Report 73: Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Amendment Bill 26 Sep 2012 4825 2011 Report 74: Child Support (Adoption of Laws) Amendment Bill 2012 26 Sep 2012 5080 Report 75: National Health Funding Pool Bill 2012 16 Oct 2012 5177 Report 76: Unclaimed Money (Superannuation and RSA Providers) 25 Oct 2012 5266 Amendment and Expiry Bill 2012 Report 77: Family Court Amendment (Family Violence and Other 6 Nov 2012 5296 Measure) Bill 2012 Report 78: Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) 6 Nov 2012 5297 Enforcement Amendment Bill 2012 Report 79: Inquiry into the Form and Content of the Statute Book (Interim 15 Nov 2012 5402 Report) * Prior to 17 August 2005 the Committee was named the Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and General Purposes.
REPORTS OF PROCEDURE AND PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE* 2003 to 2011 LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 7: Report On An Order Of Reference Made December 5 2002 8 Apr 2004 2113 Relating To Tabling A Paper On June 18 2002 Report 8: Matters Referred To The Committee And Other Miscellaneous 16 Nov 2005 1012 Matters Report 9: Standing Order 243 – Day Fixed For The Third Reading 30 May 2006 1552 Report 10: The Internet Broadcasting Of Proceedings Of The Legislative 30 May 2006 1553 Council Chamber Report 11: Referral Of Tabled Paper 2380 – Request By The Corruption And Crime Commission For Access To And Use Of Parliamentary 4 Apr 2007 2596 Proceedings Report 12: In Relation To A Request For Power To Confer With A 6 Jun 2007 2767 Select Committee Report 13: Absence Of A Member: Hon Margaret Rowe MLC 26 Jun 2007 2828 Report 14: Referral Of A Matter Of Privilege Form The Select Committee Of Privilege On A Matter Arising In The Standing 6 Dec 2007 3602 Committee On Estimates And Financial Operations Report 15: Observation 3 Of The Report Of The Select Committee Of Privilege On A Matter Arising In The Standing Committee On Estimates 20 Mar 2008 3814 And Financial Operations Parliamentary Digest 2012 41
Report 16: Referral Of Letters By Resolution Of The House On 20 Mar 2008 3815 20 February 2008 Regarding The Report Of The Select Committee Of Privilege On A Matter Arising In The Standing Committee On Estimates And Financial Operations Report 17: Referral Of Letters By Resolution Of The House On 8 Apr 2008 3869 20 February 2008 Regarding The Report Of The Select Committee Of Privilege On A Matter Arising In The Standing Committee On Estimates And Financial Operations – Mr Noel Crichton-Browne Report 18: Referral Of Letters By Resolution Of The House On 8 Apr 2008 3870 20 February 2008 Regarding The Report Of The Select Committee Of Privilege On A Matter Arising In The Standing Committee On Estimates And Financial Operations – Hon Julian Grill Report 19: Petition For Relief – Noel Crichton-Browne 3 Dec 2008 400 Report 20: Administering The Oath Or Affirmation To Witnesses In 17 Nov 2009 1527 Committee Proceedings Report 21: Referral Of A Matter Of Privilege Raised By Hon Jon Ford 31 Mar 2010 1884 MLC Report 22: Review of the Standing Orders 20 Oct 2011 3975 Report 23: Reference from the House – Evidence and Public Interest 29 Nov 2011 4133 Disclosure Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 Report 24: Further Review of the Standing Orders 27 Sep 2012 5145 Report 25: Reference from the House – Auditor General Act 2006 15 Nov 2012 5403 * Prior to 24 May 2001 the Committee was named the Standing Orders Committee.
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JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION 2003 to 2004 LA Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 3: Explanatory Report – Integrity Within The Public Sector 3 Apr 2003 995 Report 4: Report On Hearing With The Anti-Corruption Commission On 17 Apr 2003 1052 7 April 2003 Report 5: Annual Report 2002–2003 11 Sep 2003 1475 Report 6: Report On The Hearing With The Anti-Corruption 23 Oct 2003 1642 Commission On 25 August 2003 Report 7: National Conference Of Parliamentary Oversight Committees 4 Dec 2003 1905 Of Anti-Corruption Crime Bodies 2003 Report 8: Report On The Hearing With The Anti-Corruption 13 May 2004 2349 Commission 29 March 2004
REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE CORRUPTION AND CRIME COMMISSION 2004 to 2012 LA Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 1: Report On The Hearing With The Corruption And Crime 26 Aug 2004 2706 Commission On 5 July 2004 Report 2: Examination Of The 2003–2004 Annual Report Of The 12 Nov 2004 3081 Corruption And Crime Commission Report 1: Annual Report 2004–2005 25 Aug 2005 724 Report 2: Correspondence From Mr Kevin Hammond, Commissioner Of The Corruption And Crime Commission And Mr Malcolm McCusker QC, 30 Aug 2005 731 Parliamentary Inspector Report 3: Inquiry Into Legislative Amendments To The Corruption And 17 Nov 2005 1074 Crime Commission Act 2003 Report 4: Acting Parliamentary Inspector’s Report In The Matter Of An 22 Mar 2006 1359 Allegation Concerning The Honourable John D’Orazio MLA Report 5: Examination Of The 2004–2005 Annual Report Of The 30 Mar 2006 1368 Corruption And Crime Commission Report 6: Examination Of The 2004–2005 Annual Report Of The 6 Apr 2006 1394 Parliamentary Inspector Of The Corruption And Crime Commission Report 7: Report Into Clarification Sought By The Joint Standing 11 May 2006 1509 Committee On The Corruption And Crime Commission Report 8: Public Hearing With The Corruption And Crime Commission 15 Jun 2006 1588 On 3 May 2006 Report 9: Inquiry Into The Future Operation Of Witness Protection 15 Jun 2006 1589 Programmes In Western Australia Report 10: Interim Report On The Corruption and Crime Commission Act 22 Jun 2006 1614 2003 Parliamentary Digest 2012 43
Report 11: Public Hearing Examining Outreach Programmes Of The 31 Aug 2006 1798 Corruption And Crime Commission Report 12: Annual Report 2005–2006 21 Sep 2006 1875 Report 13: Ombudsman’s Redress Guidelines: Information For 19 Oct 2006 2122 Complaints Report 14: Public Hearing With The Corruption And Crime Commission 19 Oct 2006 2123 On 30 August 2006 Report 15: Public Hearing With The Parliamentary Inspector Of The 26 Oct 2006 2152 Corruption And Crime Commission On 16 August 2006 Report 16: Joint Standing Committee On The Corruption And Crime 26 Oct 2006 2153 Commission To Continue After Dissolution Of Parliament Report 17: Inquiry Into Future Operation Of Witness Protection Programmes In WA: Interim Report On ACC Reports Into The Death Of 30 Nov 2006 2256 A Protected Witness Report 18: Hearing With The Corruption And Crime Commission On 22 Mar 2007 2519 22 November 2006 Report 19: Hearing With The Parliamentary Inspector Of The Corruption 22 Mar 2007 2520 And Crime Commission On 12 December 2006 Report 20: Public Hearing With The Integrity Coordinating Group On 29 Mar 2007 2557 13 September 2006 Report 21: Report On Release Of Records Pertaining To The Joint Standing Committee On The Corruption And Crime Commission And Its 29 Mar 2007 2558 Predecessor Report 22: Public Hearing With The Corruption And Crime Commission 5 Apr 2007 2581 On 21 March 2007 Report 23: Examination Of The 2005–2006 Annual Report Of The 5 Apr 2007 2582 Corruption And Crime Commission Report 24: Interim Report On Amendments To The Corruption and Crime 17 May 2007 2715 Commission Act 2003 – A Public Interest Monitor Report 25: Report On Past Misconduct Inquiry – Western Australian 17 May 2007 2716 Police Report 26: Inquiry Into The Future Operation Of Witness Protection 14 Jun 2007 2787 Programmes In Western Australia Report 27: Hearing With The Parliamentary Inspector Of The Corruption 21 Jun 2007 2858 And Crime Commission On 9 May 2007 Report 28: Parliamentary Inspector’s Investigation And Review Of The Acts And Proceedings Of The Corruption And Crime Commission 18 Jul 2007 2860 Concerning Mr John D’Orazio MLA Report 29: Legislative And Procedural Matters Arising From The Parliamentary Inspector’s Investigation And Review Of The Acts And 14 Aug 2007 3028 Proceedings Of The Corruption And Crime Commission Concerning Mr John D’Orazio Report 30: Annual Report 2006–2007 20 Sep 2007 3123 Report 31: Inquiry Into The Legislative Amendments To The Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003: The Role Of The Corruption And Crime 9 Nov 2007 3439 Commission In Investigating Serious And Organised Crime In Western Australia Report 1: Parliamentary Inspector’s Report Concerning Mr Stephen Lee 24 Dec 2008 526
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Report 2: Report On The Relationship Between The Parliamentary Inspector And The Commissioner Of The Corruption And Crime 19 Mar 2009 732 Commission Report 3: Robert Bilos 7 May 2009 873 Report 4: Corruption And Crime Commission’s Response To The Select 18 Jun 2009 999 Committee Into The Police Raid On The Sunday Times: Report No. 1 Report 5: Annual Report 2008–2009 17 Sep 2009 1289 Report 6: Parliamentary Inspector’s Report Into An Alleged Unauthorised 12 Nov 2009 1627 Disclosure By The Corruption And Crime Commission Report 7: Hearing With Robert Cock QC 26 Nov 2009 1678 Report 8: Corruption And Crime Commission Report On The Investigation Of Alleged Public Sector Misconduct In Relation To 18 Mar 2010 1933 Activities Of An Associate To A Judge Of The District Court Of Western Australia Report 9: Hearing With The Acting Commissioners Of The Corruption 27 May 2010 2138 And Crime Commission Report 10: How The Corruption And Crime Commission Can Best Work Together With The Western Australian Police Force To Combat 9 Sep 2010 2458 Organised Crime Report 11: Annual Report 2009–2010 23 Sep 2010 2642 Report 12: Report Of The Parliamentary Inspector Concerning Procedures Adopted By The Corruption And Crime Commission Relating To 18 Nov 2010 2871 Surveillance Devices Report 13: Analysis of Recommended Reforms to the Corruption and 17 Feb 2011 3127 Crime Commission Act 2003 Report 14: Death of a Witness 24 Feb 2011 3150 Report 15: Corruption Risks of Controlled Operations and Informants 16 Jun 2011 3485 Report 16: Resignation of Acting CCC Commissioner Michelle Hullett 17 Aug 2011 3774 Report 17: Acting Parliamentary Inspector’s Inquiry Concerning 1 Sep 2011 3806 Examination Procedures by the Corruption and Crime Commission Report 18: Acting Parliamentary Inspector’s Inquiry Concerning the Procedures Adopted by the Corruption and Crime Commission when 8 Sep 2011 3844 Dealing with Complaints of the Excessive Use of Force by Police Report 19: Annual Report 2010–2011 22 Sep 2011 3906 Report 20: Closed Hearing with Gail Archer SC and Further Analysis of 29 Sep 2011 4070 Proposed Reforms to the Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003 Report 21: Parliamentary Inspector’s Report Concerning 24 Nov 2011 4257 Telecommunication Interceptions and Legal Professional Privilege Report 22: The Role Played by the Corruption and Crime Commission in Aiding the Security Operation during the 2011 Commonwealth Heads of 6 Mar 2012 4276 Government Meeting Report 23: The Post-CHOGM technological capability of the WA Police 6 Mar 2012 4277 Report 24: The Intention of the Parliamentary Inspector of the Corruption 27 Mar 2012 4340 and Crime Commission Report 25: The Use of Public Examinations by the Corruption and Crime 27 Mar 2012 4369 Commission Report 26: Exceptional Powers Revocation 29 Mar 2012 4382 Report 27: Discontinuance of contempt proceedings against members of 28 Jun 2012 4611 the Coffin Cheaters Motorcycle Club Report 28: Proceeds of crime and unexplained wealth: A role for the 28 June 2012 4714 Corruption and Crime Commission? Report 29: Guarding the guardians 16 Aug 2012 4826 Parliamentary Digest 2012 45
Report 30: Annual Report (2011-2012) 27 Sep 2012 5149 Report 31: Surveillance and Accountability – A Gap in the Oversight 27 Sep 2012 5336 Umbrella Report 32: How the Corruption and Crime Commission Handles 15 Nov 2012 5396 Allegations and Notifications of Police Misconduct
REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE COMMISSIONER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE 2009 TO 2012 Report Title LA Paper Date Tabled No. Report 1: Review Of The 2007–2008 Annual Report Of The Commissioner 14 May 2009 888 For Children And Young People Report 2: Annual Report 2008–2009 10 Sep 2009 1252 Report 3: Review Of The 2008–2009 Annual Report Of The Commissioner 22 Apr 2010 2026 For Children And Young People Report 4: Annual Report 2009–2010 16 Sep 2010 2510 Report 5: Functions And Powers Of The Joint Standing Committee On The 25 Nov 2010 2923 Commissioner For Children And Young People Report 6: Review of the 2009–2010 Annual Report of the Commissioner for 7 Apr 2011 3280 Children and Young People Report 7: Annual Report 2010–2011 29 Sep 2011 4069 Report 8: Report on the functions of the Commissioner for Children and 8 Mar 2012 4300 Young People: Working with children checks Report 9: Amendment of Finding 5 and Finding 6 from Report No. 8 29 Mar 2012 4383 Report 11: A Review of the Exercise of the Functions of the Commissioner 15 Nov 2012 5397 for Children and Young People
REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON DELEGATED LEGISLATION 2003 to 2012 LC Paper Report Title Date Tabled No. Report 6: Sessional Report – 28 June 2001 To 9 August 2002 20 Mar 2003 859 Report 7: Powers Of Entry And Powers To Make Local Laws That Affect 15 May 2003 1063 Private Land Under The Local Government Act 1995 Report 8: Issues Of Concern Raised By The Committee Between 9 June 2003 19 Apr 2004 2123 And 19 December 2003 Report 9: Issues Of Concern Raised By The Committee Between 20 December 31 Aug 2004 2544 2003 And 30 June 2004 With Respect To Local Laws Report 10: Report Of The Joint Standing Committee On Delegated Legislation In Relation To The Overview Of The Committee’s Operations: Second Session 19 Nov 2004 2944 Of The Thirty-Sixth Parliament (August 2002 To November 2004) Report 11: Shire Of Nannup Local Law Parking And Parking Facilities 23 Aug 2005 597 Report 12: Spent Convictions (Act Amendment) Regulations 2005 22 Sep 2005 776
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Report 13: Road Traffic (Fees for Vehicle Licences) Regulations (No. 2) 2004; 29 Nov 2005 1092 Road Traffic (Licensing) Amendment Regulations Report 14: Section 3 Of The Interpretation Act 1984 29 Nov 2005 1093 Report 15: Annual Report 2005 29 Nov 2005 1094 Report 16: Issues Of Concern Raised By The Committee Between 1 May 2005 30 Jun 2006 1554 And 30 April 2006 Report 17: City Of Subiaco Eating-House Local Law 2005 20 Jun 2006 1593 Report 18: Agricultural Produce (Egg Production Industry) Regulations 2006 24 Aug 2006 1781 Report 19: Oaths , Affidavits And Statutory Declarations (Act Amendment) 21 Sep 2006 1905 Regulations 2006 Report 20 : Western Australian College Of Teaching Rules 2006 23 Nov 2006 2278 Report 21: Strata Titles General Amendment Regulations (No. 4) 2006 29 Nov 2006 2301 Report 22: Annual Report 2006 28 Mar 2007 2554 Report 23: Issues Of Concern Raised By The Committee Between 1 May 2006 7 Jun 2007 2788 And 30 April 2007 With Respect To Local Laws Report 24: Town Of Claremont – Standing Orders Local Law 2007 19 Feb 2008 3644 Report 25: University Statutes: Curtin University Of Technology – Statute No. 7 – The Council; And Murdoch University – Amending Statutes – No. 5 And 20 Mar 2008 3812 No. 17 Report 26: Issues Arising Under Health Local Laws 20 Mar 2008 3813 Report 27: Annual Report 2007 8 May 2008 3963 Report 28: Local Laws Regulating Signs And Advertising Devices 2 Apr 2009 642 Report 29: City Of Armadale – Signs Amendment Local Law 2008 2 Apr 009 643 Report 30: Annual Report 2008 14 May 2009 770 Report 31: Issues Of Concern Raised By The Committee Between 1 May 2007 14 May 2009 771 And 30 April 2009 With Respect To Local Laws Report 32: Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2008, Children’s Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2008, District Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2008, Magistrates Court (Fees) Amendment 14 May 2009 772 Regulations (No. 2) 2008, Fines , Penalties And Infringement Notices Enforcement Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2007 And Other Court Fee Instruments Report 33: State Administrative Tribunal Rules Amendment (No. 2) 2008 21 May 2009 805 Report 34: City Of Joondalup Cats Local Law 2008 10 Sep 2009 1135 Report 35: Fish Resources Management Amendment Regulations (No. 3) 2009 19 Nov 2009 1545 Report 36: Tabling Of Subsidiary Legislation In The Legislative Council 19 Nov 2009 1546 Report 37: Unauthorised Disclosure Of Confidential Committee 26 Nov 2009 1586 Correspondence By The City Of Joondalup Report 38: Issues Of Concern Raised By The Committee Between 1 May 2009 22 Apr 2010 1959 And 31 December 2009 With Respect To Local Laws Report 39: Annual Report 2009 6 May 2010 2013 Report 40: Betting Control Amendment Regulations (No. 4) 2009, Casino Control Amendment Regulations 2009 , Casino Control (Burswood Island) (Licensing of Employees) Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2009, Gaming And 18 May 2010 2037 Wagering Commission Amendment Regulations 2009, Racing And Wagering Western Australia Amendment Regulations 2009 And Liquor Control Amendment Regulations (No. 7) 2009 Report 41: Shire Of Dardanup Standing Orders Local Law 2009 12 Aug 2010 2342 Parliamentary Digest 2012 47
Report 42: Shire Of Capel Keeping And Welfare Of Cats Amendment Local 16 Sep 2010 2463 Law 2009 And Shire Of Koorda Standing Orders Local Law 2009 Report 43: Shire Of Koorda Cemeteries Amendment Local Law 2010 25 Nov 2010 2885 Report 44: Annual Report 2010 24 Feb 2011 3072 Report 45: Shire of Kellerberrin Dogs Local Law 3 Nov 2011 4035 Report 46: City of Gosnells Waste Local Law 2011 and Shire of Derby/West 24 Nov 2011 4105 Kimberley Waste Services Local Law 2011 Report 47: Shire of Kellerberrin Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 3 May 2012 4477 2011 Report 48: Tow of Kwinana Extractive Industries Local Law 2011 3 May 2012 4478 Report 49: Annual Report 2011 3 May 2012 4479 Report 50: Parking Fees: Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre (Delegated Site) Amendment By-laws (No. 2) 2011, Royal Perth Hospital Amendment By-laws (No. 2) 2011, Women’s and Children’s Hospitals Amendment By-laws (No. 2) 16 Aug 2012 4822 2011, Fremantle Hospital Amendment By-laws (No. 2) 2011 and Osborne Park Hospital Amendment By-laws (No. 2) 2011 Report 51: Town of Bassendean Repeal Local Law 2010 and Town of 16 Aug 2012 4823 Bassendean Dust and Sand Local Law 2011 Report 52: Liquor Control Amendment Regulations (No. 10) 2011 16 Aug 2012 4824 Report 53: Mindarie Regional Council Standing Orders Amendment Local 13 Sep 2012 4921 Law 2012 Report 54: City of Bayswater Standing Orders Local Law 2012 13 Sep 2012 4922 Report 55: City of Perth Standing Orders Amendment Local Law 2012 13 Sep 2012 4923 Report 56: The Ability to Conduct Electronic Meetings and the Trial of iPads 13 Sep 2012 4924 by Committee Members Report 57: Shire of Broomehill – Tambellup Removal of Refuse, Rubbish and 27 Sep 2012 5150 Disused Materials Local Law 2012 Special Report in relation to the City of Perth Standing Orders Amendment 25 Oct 2012 5265 Local Law 2012 Report 58: City of Vincent Dogs Amendment Local Law No.2 2012 8 Nov 2012 5216 Report 59: City of Subiaco Meeting Procedures Local Law 2012 8 Nov 2012 5337 Report 60: Metropolitan Region Scheme Major Amendment 1221/41 – Banjup Urban Precinct 15 Nov 2012 5398 Report 61: Annual Report 2012 15 Nov 2012 5399 Report 62: City of Nedlands Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2012 29 Nov 2012 5435
REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE REVIEW OF THE RACING AND WAGERING WESTERN AUSTRALIA ACTS 2009 to 2010 Report Title LA Paper Date Tabled No. Report 1: Annual Report 2009–2010 23 Sep 2010 2641 Report 2: Inquiry Into The Racing And Wagering Western Australia Acts 14 Oct 2010 2766
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SUMMARY OF SITTINGS
FIRST SESSION, THIRTY-EIGHTH PARLIAMENT 2012 Proclamation to Summon Parliament ...... 7 October 2008 Opening Day ...... 6 November 2008 First Day of Sitting Legislative Assembly ...... 21 February 2012 First Day of Sitting Legislative Council ...... 6 March 2012 Last Day of Sitting Legislative Assembly ...... 15 November 2012 Last Day of Sitting Legislative Council ...... 30 November 2012 Prorogation ...... 14 December 2012
Legislative Legislative Assembly Council Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Number of Number of Assembly Council Assembly Council Month Sittings Sittings Number of Number of Total Hours Total Hours Adjourned Adjourned Sitting Days Sitting Days Hrs : Mins Hrs : Mins after after Midnight Midnight February 5 0 35:16 0 0 0 March 7 9 52:53 55:31 0 0 May 9 9 67:39 57:05 1 0 June 6 9 45:51 54:34 0 0 August 6 6 42:15 33:14 0 0 September 9 9 70:03 55:34 0 0 October 6 6 48:44 37:16 0 0 November 6 10 56:40 66:06 2 0 Total 54 58 419:21 359:20 3 0
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STATISTICAL SUMMARY OF SESSIONS
1999/00 to 2012 Note: Refer to Digest No. 32 (2006) for the Statistical Summary of Sessions 1890–2006
Total Hours from Petitions Questions Questions No. of Sitting Days Meeting to Bills Introduced Motions Moved Presented Asked on Notice Without Notice Year Adjournment Session
Parliament Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Legislative Total Council Assembly Council Assembly Council Assembly Council Assembly Council Assembly Council Assembly Council Assembly
2012 38 1 58 54 381:40 419:21 23 38 61 40 87 13 20 1316 1770 1051 731
2011 38 1 63 63 389:15 459:01 20 55 75 77 161 15 29 1847 2495 1133 883
2010 38 1 60 57 386:54 431:11 13 60 73 108 153 8 48 1819 2508 1051 784
2008/09 38 1 71 67 382:47 497:05 27 68 95 72 206 23 33 1435 2098 1266 971
2008 37 1 35 27 202.48 199.30 3 26 29 39 39 9 28 732 497 645 350
2007 37 1 59 54 308.02 399.21 5 70 75 71 92 13 63 1285 1210 1282 777
2006 37 1 65 66 396.07 470.15 2 67 69 30 94 21 51 4377 1754 1206 957
2005 37 1 56 58 341.35 436.47 11 99 110 56 82 13 53 3229 553 978 792
2002/04 36 2 181 159 1080.31 1246.26 34 241 275 123 434 36 40 2613 3293 1139 634
2001/02 36 1 94 91 557.20 739.05 18 105 123 63 211 30 40 839 1922 1579 1183
2000/01 35 4 30 27 176.24 184.11 19 84 103 31 60 45 34 1054 926 547 396
1999/00 35 3 68 61 362.13 432.24 32 113 145 39 133 31 53 2411 2923 1359 981
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BILL STATISTICS
SUMMARY Bills introduced into the Legislative Assembly 38 2008 Bills recommenced during 2012 in the Legislative Assembly 1 2011 Bills recommenced during 2012 in the Legislative Assembly 15
Bills introduced into the Legislative Council 23 2011 Bills recommenced during 2012 in the Legislative Council 8
Total Bills Introduced 61 Total Bills Passed 61 Bills Negatived 7 Bills Withdrawn from Notice Paper 0 Bills Removed from Notice Paper under Legislative Assembly Standing Order 144A 1
Bills lapsed upon prorogation of the 38th Parliament Legislative Council 14 Legislative Assembly 17
Bills Referred to Select, Standing or Legislation Committees Legislative Council 9 Legislative Assembly 0
Private Members’ Bills Legislative Council 6 Legislative Assembly 7
Bills Amended in Committee / Consideration in Detail Legislative Council 14 Legislative Assembly 14
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BILLS PROGRESS
FIRST SESSION OF THE THIRTY-EIGHTH PARLIAMENT 2012
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L.A. L.C. Bill st L.A. nd L.A. Con. L.A. Amdt rd Amdt st nd nd L.C. Com. rd L.A. 1 R nd 2 R L.A. 3 R L.C. Amdt L.C. 1 R L.C. 2 R 2 R L.C. Amdt@ L.C. 3 .R L.A. Amdt Amdt Debated Act No. Assent Date No. 2 R # @ Debated # Short Agreed Agreed Title Appropriation (Consolidated Account) Capital 01/12/11 257 01/12/11 2011-12 p. 10369 (Supplementary) 2011 Appropriation (Consolidated Account) 01/12/11 Recurrent 2011- 258 01/12/11 p. 10369 12 (Supplementary) 2011 Appropriation (Consolidated 17/05/12 14/06/12 Account) 273 17/05/12 12/06/12 29/05/12 14/06/12 14/06/12 26/06/12 26/06/12 17/12 03/07/12 p. 2819 p. 3698 Recurrent 2012- 13 2012 Appropriation (Consolidated 17/05/12 14/06/12 274 17/05/12 12/06/12 29/05/12 14/06/12 14/06/12 26/06/12 26/06/12 18/12 03/07/12 Account) Capital p. 2829 p. 3698 2012-13 2012 Bank of Western Australia 13/06/12 16/05/12 272 13/06/12 20/06/12 20/06/12 20/06/12 21/06/12 16/05/12 24/05/12 24/05/12 21/06/12 21/06/12 14/12 03/07/12 Amendment p. 3573 p. 2607 2012 Biodiversity Legislation 18/10/12 (Priority Reform) 320 18/10/12 p. 7176 2012 * (Hon G. Watson) Browse (Land) 20/09/12 25/10/12 308 20/09/12 25/10/12 25/10/12 25/10/12 25/10/12 30/11/12 30/11/12 30/11/12 61/12 11/12/12 Agreement 2012 p. 6303 p. 7681
Building Amdt 16/10/12 12/09/12 304 16/10/12 24/10/12 24/10/12 24/10/12 12/09/12 27/09/12 27/09/12 27/09/12 37/12 05/11/12 2012 p. 6910 p. 5641 Business Names 22/03/12 30/11/11 (Commonwealth 259 22/03/12 29/03/12 29/03/12 30/11/11 20/03/12 20/03/12 20/03/12 21/03/12 06/12 10/04/12 p. 1173 p. 10085 Powers) 2011 * Parliamentary Digest 2012 53
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L.A. L.C. Bill st L.A. nd L.A. Con. L.A. Amdt rd Amdt st nd nd L.C. Com. rd L.A. 1 R nd 2 R L.A. 3 R L.C. Amdt L.C. 1 R L.C. 2 R 2 R L.C. Amdt@ L.C. 3 .R L.A. Amdt Amdt Debated Act No. Assent Date No. 2 R # @ Debated # Short Agreed Agreed Title Child Support (Adoption of 08/11/12 12/09/12 303 08/11/12 08/11/12 08/11/12 12/09/12 23/10/12 23/10/12 39/12 22/11/12 Laws) Amdt p. 8216 p. 5643 2012 Classification (Publications, Films and 14/11/12 19/09/12 Computer 306 14/11/12 15/11/12 15/11/12 15/11/12 19/09/12 13/11/12 13/11/12 13/11/12 13/11/12 53/12 29/11/12 p. 8591 p. 6117 Games) Enforcement Amdt 2012 * Climate Change Readiness (Coastal 29/11/12 Planning and 270 29/11/12 p. 9040 Protection) 2012 (Hon L. MacLaren) Commercial 15/06/11 14/08/ 22/09/11 Arbitration 2011 205 15/06/11 21/09/11 21/09/11 21/09/11 22/09/11 1/12/11 22/09/11 29/11/11 29/11/11 30/11/11 01/12/11 23/12 29/08/12 p. 4254 12 p. 7619 * Proforma Community Amendments Protection moved 30/11/11 15/11/ 17/05/12 (Offender 235 30/11/11 03/05/12 03/05/12 17/05/12 17/05/12 18/10/12 17/05/12 16/10/12 16/10/12 18/10/12 18/10/12 54/12 03/12/12 p. 10164 12 p. 2763 Reporting) 2011 LA Con. * 17/05/12 Community Protection (Offender 09/11/11 01/12/11 236 09/11/11 01/12/11 01/12/11 01/12/11 08/03/12 08/03/12 01/12 15/03/12 Reporting) p. 9191 p. 10328 Amendment (No.2) 2011 * Container Deposit and Recovery 19/10/11 234 19/10/11 Scheme Bill p. 8368 2011 (Mr E. Ripper)
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L.A. L.C. Bill st L.A. nd L.A. Con. L.A. Amdt rd Amdt st nd nd L.C. Com. rd L.A. 1 R nd 2 R L.A. 3 R L.C. Amdt L.C. 1 R L.C. 2 R 2 R L.C. Amdt@ L.C. 3 .R L.A. Amdt Amdt Debated Act No. Assent Date No. 2 R # @ Debated # Short Agreed Agreed Title Corruption and Crime 21/06/12 Commission 275 21/06/12 p. 4227 Amendment 2012 * Courts 08/11/12 26/09/12 Legislation Amdt 309 08/11/12 08/11/12 08/11/12 26/09/12 23/10/12 23/10/12 23/10/12 43/12 22/11/12 p. 8219 p. 6518 2012 * Criminal Appeals 28/02/12 08/09/11 Amendment 224 28/02/12 03/05/12 03/05/12 03/05/12 08/09/11 29/11/11 29/11/11 30/11/11 01/12/11 09/12 21/05/12 p. 367 p. 7017 (Double Jeopardy) 2011 Criminal Code Amdt (Domestic 26/09/12 Second Reading Not Agreed to Violence) 2012 313 26/09/12 p. 6580 24/10/12 (Mr M. McGowan) Standing Criminal Committee on 14/10/09 17/11/09 Uniform Investigation 089 14/10/09 11/11/09 12/11/09 12/11/09 17/11/09 p. 8024 p. 9059 Legislation Amdt 2009 Report Tabled 21/10/2010 Criminal Investigation 18/08/11 15/11/ 01/11/11 210 18/08/11 20/10/11 20/10/11 20/10/11 01/11/11 18/10/12 01/11/11 22/05/12 14/06/12 17/10/12 18/10/12 55/12 03/12/12 (Covert Powers) p. 6223 12 p. 8588 2011 * Criminal Investigation 28/02/12 (Identifying 262 28/02/12 p. 365 People) Amdt 2012* Criminal Law Amendment 25/09/12 18/10/12 (Out-of-Control 312 25/09/12 17/10/12 17/10/12 18/10/12 18/10/12 27/11/12 27/11/12 28/11/12 56/12 03/12/12 p. 6426 p. 7241 Gatherings) 2012 * Criminal 23/11/11 14/11/ 22/03/12 Organisations 230 23/11/11 28/02/12 28/02/12 28/02/12 22/03/12 22/05/12 22/03/12 02/05/12 02/05/12 17/05/12 22/05/12 49/12 29/11/12 p. 9678 12 p. 1148 Control 2011 * Dangerous 17/10/12 25/10/12 Sexual Offenders 310 17/10/12 25/10/12 25/10/12 25/10/12 25/10/12 29/11/12 29/11/12 29/11/12 58/12 11/12/12 p. 7087 p. 7648 Amdt 2012 Parliamentary Digest 2012 55
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L.A. L.C. Bill st L.A. nd L.A. Con. L.A. Amdt rd Amdt st nd nd L.C. Com. rd L.A. 1 R nd 2 R L.A. 3 R L.C. Amdt L.C. 1 R L.C. 2 R 2 R L.C. Amdt@ L.C. 3 .R L.A. Amdt Amdt Debated Act No. Assent Date No. 2 R # @ Debated # Short Agreed Agreed Title Disability 08/11/12 12/09/12 Services Amdt 302 08/11/12 08/11/12 08/11/12 12/09/12 18/10/12 18/10/12 40/12 22/11/12 p. 8230 p. 5642 2012 Dog Amdt 2012 14/08/12 292 14/08/12 * p. 4888 Education and Care Services 30/11/11 06/03/12 247 30/11/11 01/03/12 01/03/12 06/03/12 13/06/12 13/06/12 13/06/12 11/12 20/06/12 National Law p. 10165 p. 618 (WA) 2011 * Electoral Amdt 15/08/12 27/09/12 293 15/08/12 26/09/12 26/09/12 26/09/12 27/09/12 27/09/12 23/10/12 23/10/12 25/12 05/11/12 2012 * p. 5010 p. 6688 Electoral Amdt (Access to 18/10/12 322 18/10/12 Ministers) 2012 p. 7178 (Hon. A. Xamon) Electoral Amdt (Publicly Funded 15/08/12 Advertising) 299 15/08/12 p. 5049 2012 (Mr B Wyatt) Equal Opportunity Amendment 212 22/06/11 2011 (Mr J Hyde) Evidence and Public Interest 12/09/12 20/10/11 Disclosure 232 12/09/12 18/09/12 18/09/12 18/09/12 20/10/11 10/11/11 23/08/12 11/09/12 12/09/12 31/12 02/10/12 p. 5738 p. 8433 Legislation Amdt 2011 * Family Court Standing Amdt (Family Committee on 19/09/12 Uniform Violence and 307 19/09/12 p. 6116 Legislation Other Measures) Report Tabled 2012 06/11/12 Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices 27/03/12 08/11/ 02/05/12 266 27/03/12 01/05/12 01/05/12 01/05/12 22/08/12 02/05/12 27/06/12 27/06/12 21/08/12 22/08/12 48/12 29/11/12 Enforcement p. 1327 12 p. 2062 Amendment 2012 *
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L.A. L.C. Bill st L.A. nd L.A. Con. L.A. Amdt rd Amdt st nd nd L.C. Com. rd L.A. 1 R nd 2 R L.A. 3 R L.C. Amdt L.C. 1 R L.C. 2 R 2 R L.C. Amdt@ L.C. 3 .R L.A. Amdt Amdt Debated Act No. Assent Date No. 2 R # @ Debated # Short Agreed Agreed Title Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices 27/03/12 02/05/12 265 27/03/12 01/05/12 01/05/12 02/05/12 15/08/12 16/08/12 22/08/12 28/12 03/09/12 Enforcement p. 1331 p. 2062 Amendment (Taxation) 2012 Fire and Emergency 17/05/12 21/06/12 Services 276 17/05/12 19/06/12 19/06/12 19/06/12 21/06/12 21/06/12 14/08/12 14/08/12 14/08/12 22/12 29/08/12 p. 2804 p. 4161 Amendment 2012 * Franchise Agreements 24/11/11 256 24/11/11 2011 (Hon L p. 9766 Ravlich) Free Range Eggs Labelling 2012 18/10/12 321 18/10/12 (Hon L. p. 7179 MacLaren) Gas Services 20/03/12 30/11/11 Information 2011 248 20/03/12 29/03/12 29/03/12 30/11/11 07/03/12 07/03/12 5/12 10/04/12 p. 874 p. 10086 * Human Tissue and Transplant 23/11/11 Amendment Bill 252 23/11/11 p. 9717 2011 (Mr M Whitely) Industrial Relations Amdt 20/06/12 Second Reading Not Agreed To 288 20/06/12 2012 (Mr M p. 4093 12/09/12 McGowan) Industrial Relations (Equal 20/10/11 Second Reading Not Agreed To Remuneration) 237 20/10/11 p. 8425 23/08/12 Amdt 2011 (Hon A. Xamon) * Inheritance (Family and 14/08/12 16/05/12 Dependents 271 14/08/12 08/11/12 08/11/12 16/05/12 27/06/12 27/06/12 41/12 22/11/12 p. 4889 p. 2610 Provision) Amdt 2012 Parliamentary Digest 2012 57
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L.A. L.C. Bill st L.A. nd L.A. Con. L.A. Amdt rd Amdt st nd nd L.C. Com. rd L.A. 1 R nd 2 R L.A. 3 R L.C. Amdt L.C. 1 R L.C. 2 R 2 R L.C. Amdt@ L.C. 3 .R L.A. Amdt Amdt Debated Act No. Assent Date No. 2 R # @ Debated # Short Agreed Agreed Title Integrity 09/11/11 19/09/12 (Lobbyists) 2011 243 09/11/11 15/08/12 15/08/12 11/09/12 19/09/12 19/09/12 p. 9189 p. 6118 * Legal Deposit 09/11/11 03/05/ 29/11/11 244 09/11/11 29/11/11 29/11/11 22/03/12 29/11/11 20/03/12 20/03/12 21/03/12 22/03/12 10/12 21/05/12 2011 * p. 9193 12 p. 9933 Liquor Control 28/09/11 Amdt 2011 * (Dr 233 28/09/11 p. 7921 J Woollard) Litter Amdt 2011 03/11/11 14/08/12 240 03/11/11 09/08/12 09/08/12 09/08/12 14/08/12 23/08/12 23/08/12 23/08/12 30/12 03/09/12 * p. 8942 p. 4784
Loan 2012 15/08/12 15/11/12 277 15/08/12 15/11/12 15/11/12 15/11/12 15/11/12 29/11/12 29/11/12 29/11/12 60/12 11/12/12 p. 5013 p. 8705 Local Government 19/10/11 22/03/ 29/11/11 241 19/10/11 24/11/11 29/11/11 29/11/11 20/03/12 29/11/11 07/03/12 07/03/12 07/03/12 20/03/12 02/12 04/04/12 Amendment p. 8333 12 p. 9935 2011 * Local Government 15/08/12 301 15/08/12 Amdt (No. 2) p. 5014 2012 * Local Government Amendment Bill Reported 25/11/10 (Regional 184 25/11/10 29/06/11 29/11/11 29/11/11 30/11/11 p. 9627 Subsidiaries) 2010 * (Hon M. Trenorden) Lotteries 02/11/11 17/05/12 Commission 229 02/11/11 16/05/12 16/05/12 16/05/12 17/05/12 17/05/12 14/08/12 14/08/12 21/12 29/08/12 p. 8793 p. 2762 Amdt 2011 Marriage Equality 2012 29/11/12 327 29/11/12 (Hon L. p. 9042 MacLaren) Mental Health 20/06/12 Amdt 2012 (Mr 289 20/06/12 p. 4097 M Whitely)
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L.A. L.C. Bill st L.A. nd L.A. Con. L.A. Amdt rd Amdt st nd nd L.C. Com. rd L.A. 1 R nd 2 R L.A. 3 R L.C. Amdt L.C. 1 R L.C. 2 R 2 R L.C. Amdt@ L.C. 3 .R L.A. Amdt Amdt Debated Act No. Assent Date No. 2 R # @ Debated # Short Agreed Agreed Title Mental Health Amdt 14/11/12 24/10/12 318 14/11/12 14/11/12 15/11/12 15/11/12 24/10/12 07/11/12 07/11/12 07/11/12 52/12 29/11/12 (Psychiatrists) p. 8642 p. 7498 2012 Mining Amdt 25/09/12 15/08/12 294 25/09/12 15/11/12 15/11/12 15/08/12 20/09/12 20/09/12 51/12 29/11/12 2012 * p. 6427 p. 4988 Mining (Community 24/05/12 Protection) Amdt 281 24/05/12 p. 3161 2012 * (Hon G Watson) Mining 15/08/12 26/09/12 Rehabilitation 297 15/08/12 26/09/12 26/09/12 26/09/12 17/10/12 17/10/12 18/10/12 34/12 05/11/12 p. 5012 p. 6520 Fund Amdt 2012 Mining 15/08/12 26/09/12 Rehabilitation 298 15/08/12 26/09/12 26/09/12 26/09/12 26/09/12 17/10/12 17/10/12 17/10/12 18/10/12 33/12 05/11/12 p. 5011 p. 6519 Fund 2012 * National Health 20/06/12 08/11/ 14/08/12 Funding Pool 286 20/06/12 07/08/12 07/08/12 14/08/12 24/10/12 24/10/12 24/10/12 25/10/12 44/12 20/11/12 p. 4056 12 p. 4779 2012 * Natural Gas (Canning Basin 324 15/11/2012 15/11/2012 Joint Venture) Agreement 2012 No Privatisation of Midland 23/11/11 Second Reading Not Agreed to Health Campus 255 23/11/11 p. 9720 28/03/12 2011 (Mr R Cook) Occupational Standing Committee on Licensing 17/11/10 25/11/10 Uniform 166 17/11/10 23/11/10 24/11/10 24/11/10 24/11/10 25/11/10 National Law p. 8974 p. 9630 Legislation (WA) 2010 * Report Tabled 14/04/11 Occupational Safety and Health 01/07/10 143 01/07/10 Amendment p. 4838 2010 (Hon A. Xamon) Parliamentary Digest 2012 59
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L.A. L.C. Bill st L.A. nd L.A. Con. L.A. Amdt rd Amdt st nd nd L.C. Com. rd L.A. 1 R nd 2 R L.A. 3 R L.C. Amdt L.C. 1 R L.C. 2 R 2 R L.C. Amdt@ L.C. 3 .R L.A. Amdt Amdt Debated Act No. Assent Date No. 2 R # @ Debated # Short Agreed Agreed Title Reserves 23/11/11 22/03/12 (Wanjarri Nature 249 23/11/11 21/03/12 21/03/12 21/03/12 22/03/12 22/03/12 29/03/12 29/03/12 29/03/12 4/12 10/04/12 p. 9677 p. 1147 Reserve) 2011 Retail Trading Hours 28/02/12 01/05/12 263 22/02/12 29/03/12 29/03/12 29/03/12 01/05/12 19/06/12 20/06/12 21/06/12 13/12 03/07/12 Amendment p. 367 p. 1730 2012 * Retirement 27/09/12 14/08/12 Villages Amdt 287 27/09/12 23/10/12 23/10/12 23/10/12 14/08/12 18/09/12 18/09/12 25/09/12 26/09/12 36/12 05/11/12 p. 6749 p. 4745 2012 * Revenue Laws 01/12/11 14/08/12 Amendment 254 01/12/11 07/08/12 07/08/12 07/08/12 08/08/12 14/08/12 23/08/12 26/09/12 32/12 08/10/12 p. 10370 p. 4783 2011 Revenue Laws 14/06/12 14/08/12 Amendment 284 14/06/12 07/08/12 07/08/12 07/08/12 14/08/12 22/08/12 22/08/12 29/12 03/09/12 p. 3721 p. 4782 2012 Road Traffic 30/11/11 06/03/12 Legislation Amdt 246 30/11/11 29/02/12 29/02/12 06/03/12 22/03/12 22/03/12 28/03/12 29/03/12 8/12 21/05/12 p. 10170 p. 617 2011 Road Traffic (Miscellaneous 24/10/12 07/11/12 319 24/10/12 06/11/12 06/11/12 07/11/12 07/11/12 29/11/12 29/11/12 29/11/12 59/12 11/12/12 Amendments) p. 7543 p. 8047 2012 Road Traffic 30/11/11 06/03/12 245 30/11/11 29/02/12 29/02/12 06/03/12 22/03/12 22/03/12 29/03/12 7/12 21/05/12 (Vehicles) 2011 p. 10168 p. 615 Royal Perth 11/11/08 08/11/12 Hospital 008 11/11/08 09/04/09 09/04/09 13/09/12 08/11/12 08/11/12 p. 75 p. 8182 Protection 2008 School 17/10/12 26/09/12 Education Amdt 315 17/10/12 13/11/12 13/11/12 15/11/12 26/09/12 16/10/12 16/10/12 46/12 29/11/12 p. 7088 p. 6516 2012 Sentencing Amdt 27/09/12 16/08/12 295 27/09/12 08/11/12 08/11/12 16/08/12 26/09/12 26/09/12 42/12 22/11/12 2012 p. 6748 p. 5102 Skilled Jobs (Benefits from 13/06/12 Second Reading Not Agreed to 285 13/06/12 the Boom) 2012 p. 3609 24/10/12 (Mr P. Tinley) Parliamentary Digest 2012 61
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L.A. L.C. Bill st L.A. nd L.A. Con. L.A. Amdt rd Amdt st nd nd L.C. Com. rd L.A. 1 R nd 2 R L.A. 3 R L.C. Amdt L.C. 1 R L.C. 2 R 2 R L.C. Amdt@ L.C. 3 .R L.A. Amdt Amdt Debated Act No. Assent Date No. 2 R # @ Debated # Short Agreed Agreed Title State Agreements 08/11/12 323 08/11/12 Legislation p. 8207 Repeal 2012 * Teacher Proforma 01/12/11 Amendments 02/05/12 Registration 260 01/12/11 27/03/12 28/03/12 01/05/12 02/05/12 21/06/12 21/06/12 21/06/12 16/12 03/07/12 p. 10371 adopted p. 2060 2011 27/03/12 Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition 12/09/12 17/10/12 305 12/09/12 17/10/12 17/10/12 17/10/12 28/11/12 28/11/12 57/12 06/12/12 (Western p. 5675 p. 7043 Australia) Amdt 2012 Unclaimed Money Standing (Superannuation Committee on 16/05/12 13/09/12 Uniform and RSA 268 16/05/12 13/09/12 13/09/12 13/09/12 13/09/12 p. 2637 p. 5817 Legislation Providers) Report Tabled Amendment and 25/10/12 Expiry 2012 Water Services 26/05/11 21/06/12 202 26/05/11 02/05/12 02/05/12 02/05/12 20/06/12 21/06/12 16/08/12 16/08/12 21/08/12 24/12 03/09/12 2011* p. 4112 p. 4195 Water Services Legislation 26/05/11 21/06/12 201 26/05/11 19/06/12 19/06/12 19/06/12 20/06/12 21/06/12 16/08/12 21/08/12 21/08/12 25/12 03/09/12 Amendment and p. 4113 p. 4196 Repeal 2011* Water Services Licensing (Water Conservation 11/03/09 025 11/03/09 Target) Amdt p. 1575 2008 (Hon P. Llewellyn) Western 30/11/11 21/03/12 Australia Day 261 30/11/11 20/03/12 20/03/12 21/03/12 28/03/12 28/03/12 03/12 10/04/12 p. 10162 p. 984 (Renaming) 2011 Western 15/08/12 18/10/12 Australian Future 300 15/08/12 26/09/12 26/09/12 27/09/12 17/10/12 18/10/12 08/11/12 08/11/12 15/11/12 50/12 29/11/12 p. 5012 p. 7199 Fund 2012
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SYNOPSIS OF BILLS
2012 The following synopsis of Bills introduced during the First Session of the Thirty-Eighth Parliament is intended only to give a brief outline of the main features of each Bill at the stage when the second reading motion of the Bill was moved. The full second reading speech for each Bill is available in Parliamentary Debates (Hansard) which are available from the State Law Publisher or from the Parliament of WA website (www.parliament.wa.gov.au). The ultimate stage reached by each Bill is also indicated. While it does not take into account amendments made in either House, reference can be made to the Votes and Proceedings of the Legislative Assembly and the Minutes of the Legislative Council where amendments have been agreed to. * Indicates the Act, or parts thereof, comes into operation on a date or dates to be fixed by Proclamation. LC Indicates the Bill originated in the Legislative Council; all other Bills without LC originated in the Legislative Assembly. (P.D.p.) Indicates the Hansard page number for the second reading of the Bill in the House in which it was first introduced. Note: Explanatory Memorandum are provided with all Bills First Read in the Legislative Assembly (SO 162).
Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Amendment Bill 2012* (LC No. 314)
The purpose of this Bill is to achieve parity at law for Aboriginal people by applying the same scheme of distributing intestate estates to Aboriginal people as non-Aboriginal people, by amending the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act 1972 and consequently amending the Unclaimed Money Act 1990.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 26 September 2012 (P.D.p 6517).
(Act No. 38 of 2012 – assented to on 22 November 2012)
Aboriginal Intestate Estates Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 (No. 290) (Mr Ben Wyatt)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act 1972, the Administration Act 1903, the Unclaimed Money Act 1990 and the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act Regulation 1972 in respect of how we treat the assets of Aboriginal people who pass away without a will.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 20 June 2012 (P.D.p 4094).
Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
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Acts Amendment (Western Australia Day) Bill 2011 (No. 216) (Mr John Hyde)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 and the Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993 to replace “Foundation Day” with “Western Australia Day”.
The Bill was discharged from the Notice Paper under Standing Order 144A on 19 June 2012.
Adoption Amendment Bill 2011* (LC No. 250)
The purpose of this Bill is to reform the adoption applications committee to require greater independence in membership of the committee and increased transparency in its decision-making, including a new capacity for merits-based reviews by the CEO and the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT). The Bill amends the Adoption Act 1994 to update the Act and enhance its operation and transparency by implementing some recommendations of the 2007 Adoption Act Legislative Review.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 30 November 2011 (P.D.p 10087).
Amended in the Legislative Council on 28 March 2012.
(Act No. 15 of 2012 – assented to on 3 July 2012)
Appropriation (Consolidated Account) Capital 2010-11 (Supplementary) Bill 2011 (No. 257)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to reflect capital expenditure excesses for new items created during 2010/11 and expenditure overruns as a result of policy decisions or unavoidable cost increases against existing items during the course of 2010/11 under the authority of the Financial Management Act 2006.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 1 December 2011 (P.D.p 10369).
Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Appropriation (Consolidated Account) Capital 2012-13 Bill 2012 (No. 274)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to grant supply and to appropriate and apply out of the Consolidated Account certain sums for the capital purposes of the year ending 30 June 2013.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 17 May 2012 (P.D.p 2829).
(Act No. 18 of 2012 – assented to on 3 July 2012)
Appropriation (Consolidated Account) Recurrent 2010-11 (Supplementary) Bill 2011 (No. 258)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to reflect capital expenditure excesses for new items created during 2010/11 and expenditure overruns as a result of policy decisions or unavoidable cost increases against existing items during the course of 2010/11 under the authority of the Financial Management Act 2006.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 1 December 2011 (P.D.p 10369).
Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 38th Parliament. Parliamentary Digest 2012 65
Appropriation (Consolidated Account) Recurrent 2012-13 Bill 2012 (No. 273)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to grant supply and to appropriate and apply out of the Consolidated Account certain sums for the recurrent services and purposes of the year ending 30 June 2013.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 17 May 2012 (P.D.p 2819).
(Act No. 17 of 2012 – assented to on 3 July 2012)
Bank of Western Australia Amendment Bill 2012* (LC No. 272)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Bank of Western Australia Act 1995 to facilitate the change required by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority that Bankwest and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia operate under a single Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Authority as a result of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s acquisition of Bankwest in October 2008. The Bill will retain the substance of the benefits sought from the original 1995 provisions that maintains Bankwest as a significant financial institution headquartered in Western Australia, and makes a consequential amendment to the Freedom of Information Act 1992.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 16 May 2012 (P.D.p 2607).
Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 20 June 2012.
(Act No. 14 of 2012 – assented to on 3 July 2012)
Biodiversity Legislation (Priority Reforms) Bill 2012* (LC No. 320) (Hon Giz Watson)
The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 and the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to provide a simple statutory mechanism for listing threatened species, to bring penalty levels into line with equivalent Federal offences, and where there is no Federal equivalent to raise the penalty by a factor of 11, and to allow appeals to the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal for environmentally significant clearing proposals.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 18 October 2012 (P.D.p 7176).
Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Browse (Land) Agreement Bill 2012 (No. 308)
The purpose of the Bill is to ratify, and authorise the implementation of, an agreement between the State, the Native Title Party (for and on behalf of the Native Title Claim Group in relation to the Native Title Claim), as each is defined in the agreement, and the Kimberley Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, relating to the establishment of a liquefied natural gas precinct in the vicinity of James Price Point in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, and for incidental and other purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 20 September 2012 (P.D.p 6303).
(Act No. 61 of 2012 – assented to on 11 December 2012)
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Building Amendment Bill 2012* (LC No. 304)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Building Act 2011 and validate certain actions and for related matters to deal with urgent issues facing the volume housing industry.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 12 September 2012 (P.D.p 5641).
(Act No. 37 of 2012 – assented to on 5 November 2012)
Business Names (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2011* (LC No. 259)
The purpose of this Bill is to adopt the Commonwealth Business Names Registration Act 2011 and the Commonwealth Business Names Registration (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2011, and refer to the Commonwealth Parliament the power to amend those Acts pursuant to section 51 (xxxvii) of the Commonwealth Constitution.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 30 November 2011 (P.D.p 10085).
Referred to Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 30 November 2011.
Amended in the Legislative Council on 20 March 2012.
(Act No. 6 of 2012 – assented to on 10 April 2012)
Child Support (Adoption of Laws) Amendment Bill 2012 (LC No. 303)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Child Support (Adoption of Laws) Act 1990 in order to adopt amendments made to the Commonwealth Acts.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 12 September 2012 (P.D.p 5643).
Referred to Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 12 September 2012.
(Act No. 39 of 2012 – assented to on 22 November 2012)
Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Amendment Bill 2012* (LC No. 306)
The purpose of this Bill is to implement the decision of the 21-22 July 2011 Standing Committee of Attorneys-Generals’ meeting to introduce an R18+ computer game classification throughout Australia. The Bill amends the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1996 to provide for restrictions on the demonstration, possession, sale and advertising of R18+ computer games.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 19 September 2012 (P.D.p 6117).
Referred to Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 19 September 2012.
Amended in the Legislative Council on 13 November 2012.
(Act No. 53 of 2012 – assented to on 29 November 2012) Parliamentary Digest 2012 67
Climate Change Readiness (Coastal Planning and Protection) Bill 2012 (LC No. 270) (Hon Lynn MacLaren)
The purpose of the Bill is to provide for the regulation of planning, development and management in the coastal zone, taking into account the current and projected impacts of climate change.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 29 November 2012 (P.D.p 9040).
Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Commercial Arbitration Bill 2011* (No. 205)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act relating to the conduct of commercial arbitrations, to repeal the Commercial Arbitration Act 1985 and for other purposes. This seeks to achieve the objective of facilitating the fair and final resolution of commercial disputes by impartial tribunals without unnecessary delay or expense.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 15 June 2011 (P.D.p 4254).
Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 21 September 2011 and in the Legislative Council on 30 November 2011.
Referred to Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 22 September 2011.
(Act No. 23 of 2012 – assented to on 29 August 2012)
Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Amendment Bill 2011* (No. 235)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to strengthen the monitoring and compliance provisions in regulating reportable offenders and reduces time frames associated with reporting requirements and aims to broaden the personal details reported to the Commissioner of Police. This Bill will also amend the Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Act 2004 and to make consequential amendments to the Freedom of Information Act 1992.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 30 November 2011 (P.D.p 10164).
Referred to Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 17 May 2012.
Amended in the Legislative Council on 18 October 2012.
(Act No. 54 of 2012 – assented to on 3 December 2012)
Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2011* (No. 236)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to amend the Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Act 2004 and to make consequential amendments to the Criminal Investigation (Identifying People) Act 2001 and the Dangerous Sexual Offenders Act 2006. This Bill will create a means by which the Commissioner of Police may disclose information to the community concerning certain categories of reportable offenders, dangerous sexual offenders and other persons considered to be a risk to the lives or sexual safety of other persons.
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The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 9 November 2011 (P.D.p 9191).
(Act No. 1 of 2012 – assented to on 15 March 2012)
Container Deposit and Recovery Scheme Bill 2011 (No.234) (Mr Eric Ripper)
The purpose of this Bill is to establish a beverage container deposit and recovery scheme to be administered by the Waste Authority, to impose a levy as part of that scheme, and for related purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 19 October 2011 (P.D.p 8368).
Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Corruption and Crime Commission Amendment Bill 2012* (No. 275)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003 and to make consequential amendments to various other Acts; and to amend the Criminal Property Confiscation Act 2000 to confer upon the Corruption and Crime Commission an organised crime function, enabling it to use exception powers to assist police investigations into serious offences, exercise certain powers under the Criminal Property Confiscation Act 2000 and implement those recommendations from the Archer Review identified as essential to support the organised crime and serious offences function. The Bill also transfers the Corruption and Crime Commission’s oversight of minor misconduct by public officers and its corruption prevention and education functions to the Public Sector Commissioner.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 21 June 2012 (P.D.p 4227).
Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Courts Legislation Amendment Bill 2012* (LC No. 309)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Criminal Procedure Act 2004 and the Magistrates Court (Civil Proceedings) Act 2004 to provide that a registrar will be able to deal with many preliminary aspects of a criminal matter, short of making findings that should be reserved to a judicial officer. The matters reserved to a judicial officer are: • making findings of guilt or innocence; • discharging an accused from a charge; • consenting to the discontinuance of a charge; • staying a prosecution; or • making a finding of contempt.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 26 September 2012 (P.D.p 6518).
(Act No. 43 of 2012 – assented to on 22 November 2012)
Criminal Appeals Amendment (Double Jeopardy) Bill 2011 (LC No. 224)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Criminal Appeals Act 2004 and, as a consequence, various other Acts, to implement uniform exceptions to the double jeopardy law in relation to serious offences such as murder, manslaughter and the most aggravated forms of sexual assault. It also implements a number of safeguards. Parliamentary Digest 2012 69
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 8 September 2011 (P.D.p 7017).
Referred to Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 8 September 2011.
Amended in the Legislative Council on 30 November 2011.
(Act No. 9 of 2012 – assented to on 21 May 2012)
Criminal Code Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2011 (LC No. 213) (Hon Alison Xamon)
The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Criminal Code to ensure that mandatory sentencing provisions for assault on a public officer do not apply to persons whose judgement or behaviour at the time of the offence was impaired to a significant extent by mental impairment.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 23 June 2011 (P.D.p 4691).
Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Criminal Code Amendment (Domestic Violence) Bill 2012 (No. 313) (Mr Mark McGowan)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend The Criminal Code to provide for a maximum imprisonment of twenty years for an unlawful assault causing death offence in "circumstances of aggravation" as defined in section 221 of The Criminal Code.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 26 September 2012 (P.D.p 6580).
Second reading not agreed to in the Legislative Assembly on 24 October 2012.
Criminal Investigation Amendment Bill 2009 (No. 089)
The purpose of this Bill is to insert new provisions into the Criminal Investigation Act 2006 to enable police officers to stop and search people in prescribed and declared areas without the consent of the person.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 14 October 2009 (P.D.p 8024).
Referred to Standing Committee on Legislation on 26 November 2009.
Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Criminal Investigation (Covert Powers) Bill 2011* (No. 210)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to facilitate criminal investigations and intelligence-gathering in relation to criminal activity by providing for - • the authorisation, conduct and monitoring of covert law enforcement operations; and • the acquisition and use of assumed identities by participants in covert law enforcement operations; and • the protection of the identity of participants in covert law enforcement operations, and to amend the Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003, the Misuse of Drugs Act 1981, the Prostitution Act 2000 and the Witness Protection (Western Australia) Act 1996, and for related
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Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 20 October 2011 and in the Legislative Council on 17 October 2012.
Referred to Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 1 November 2011.
(Act No. 55 of 2012 – assented to on 3 December 2012)
Criminal Investigation (Identifying People) Amendment Bill 2012* (No. 262)
The purpose of this Bill is to deal with various recommendations emanating from the Statutory Review of the Criminal Investigation (Identifying People) Act 2002 (the Act) and to consequently amend the Criminal Investigation Act 2006. This Bill also contains a series of recommendations for future proofing the Act to enable the Act to apply to new types of identifying particulars as they become available and enabling new types of identifying particulars to be prescribed in regulations.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 28 February 2012 (P.D.p 365).
Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Criminal Law Amendment (Out-of-Control Gatherings) Bill 2012 (No. 312)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend The Criminal Code and the Criminal Investigation Act 2006 to introduce a new offence for a person who organises a gathering that becomes out of control, and a defence if the person can prove they took reasonable measures to prevent such gatherings from becoming out of control.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 25 September 2012 (P.D.p 6426).
(Act No. 56 of 2012 – assented to on 6 December 2012)
Criminal Organisations Control Bill 2011 (No. 230)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to provide for the making of declarations and control orders for the purpose of disrupting and restricting the activities of organisations involved in serious criminal activity, their members and associates and certain other persons who engage in serious criminal activity, and the imposition of criminal sanctions on persons who recruit members for such organisations or finance or support then in other ways; and to amend The Criminal Code , the Criminal Property Confiscation Act 2000 the Evidence Act 1906 , the Misuse of Drugs Act 1981 and the Sentencing Act 1995 and for related purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 23 November 2011 (P.D.p 9678).
Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 28 February 2012 and in the Legislative Council on 17 May 2012.
(Act No. 49 of 2012 – assented to on 29 November 2012)
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Dangerous Sexual Offenders Amendment Bill 2012 (No. 310)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Dangerous Sexual Offenders Act 2006 to provide for the imposition of curfew requirements on, and electronic monitoring of, certain dangerous sexual offenders, and for related purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 17 October 2012 (P.D.p 7087).
(Act No. 58 of 2012 – assented to on 11 December 2012)
Disability Services Amendment Bill 2012* (LC No. 302)
The purpose of this Bill is to improve the understanding of terms, ensure readability, remove duplication and multiple references, improve clarity of intent, and ensure recommendations sit legally within the legislation.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 12 September 2012 (P.D.p 5642).
(Act No. 40 of 2012 – assented to on 22 November 2012)
Dog Amendment Bill 2012 (No. 292)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Dog Act 1976 and to repeal the Dog (Restricted Breeds) Regulations (No. 2) 2002 to introduce a range of measures that will provide greater protection for the community and improve controls on dogs.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 14 August 2012 (P.D.p 4888).
Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Education and Care Services National Law (WA) Bill 2011 (No. 247)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to provide a nationally consistent, integrated approach to regulation and quality improvement for education and care services. This new scheme will replace the existing separate licensing and quality assurance systems for centre based care, outside school hours care and family day care. The Bill will also make consequential and other amendments to various other Acts, and for related purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 30 November 2011 (P.D.p 10165).
Referred to Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 6 March 2012.
(Act No. 11 of 2012 – assented to on 20 June 2012)
Electoral Amendment Bill 2012* (No. 293)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Electoral Act 1907 and to repeal the Franchise Act 1916 to improve and enhance electoral administration for electors, political parties and candidates.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 15 August 2012 (P.D.p 5010).
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Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 26 September 2012.
(Act No. 35 of 2012 – assented to on 5 November 2012)
Electoral Amendment (Access to Ministers) Bill 2012 (LC No. 322) (Hon Alison Xamon)
The purpose of this Bill is to prevent the promotion of functions, gatherings or events to raise funds for a political party or purpose in a way that suggests that attendees will gain access to a Minister by amending the Electoral Act 1907.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 18 October 2012 (P.D.p 7178).
Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Electoral Amendment (Publicly Funded Advertising) Bill 2012 (No. 299) (Mr Ben Wyatt)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Electoral Act 1907 to implement a ban on publicly funded advertising in the three months prior to a general election.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 15 August 2012 (P.D.p 5049).
Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Equal Opportunity Amendment Bill 2011 (No. 212) (Mr John Hyde)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and for related purposes to insert a new Division into Part III entitled 'Racially Offensive Behaviour'.
The Bill was discharged from the Legislative Assembly Notice Paper under Standing Order 144A on 7 August 2012.
The Bill was restored to the Legislative Assembly Notice Paper by motion on 8 August 2012.
Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Evidence and Public Interest Disclosure Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 (LC No. 232)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Evidence Act 1906 and the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 to protect confidential communications made in the context of professional confidential relationships, to introduce a further level of protection for journalists which precludes a journalist from being compellable to give evidence disclosing the identity of their source, and to enhance the capacity of persons to disclose public interest information under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 20 October 2011 (P.D.p 8433).
Referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges on 10 November 2011
Amended in the Legislative Council on 11 September 2012.
(Act No. 31 of 2012 – assented to on 2 October 2012) Parliamentary Digest 2012 73
Family Court Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2012 (LC No. 307)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Family Court Act 1997 to: • prioritise the safety of children in parenting matters; • change the definitions of ‘abuse’ and ‘family violence’ to better capture harmful behaviour; • require family consultants, family counsellors, family dispute resolution practitioners and legal practitioners to prioritise the safety of children; • improve reporting requirements to ensure better access to evidence of abuse and family violence by the courts; • enhance participation of state and territory child protection authorities to participate in family law proceedings where possible.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 19 September 2012 (P.D.p 6116).
Referred to Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 19 September 2012.
Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Amendment Bill 2012 (No. 266)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to amend the Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Act 1994 and the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and for related purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 27 March 2012 (P.D.p 1327).
Amended in the Legislative Council on 21 August 2012.
(Act No. 48 of 2012 – assented to on 29 November 2012)
Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Amendment (Taxation) Bill 2012 (No. 265)
The purpose of this Bill is for an act to amend the Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Act 1994 and to insert provisions that is necessary to satisfy the requirements of section 46(7) of the Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 27 March 2012 (P.D.p 1331).
(Act No. 28 of 2012 – assented to on 3 September 2012)
Fire and Emergency Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 (No. 276)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia Act 1998; and the Bush Fires Act 1954; and the Fire Brigades Act 1942; and the Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Act 1985; and the Emergency Management Act 2005 and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 17 May 2012 (P.D.p 2804).
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Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 19 June 2012.
(Act No. 22 of 2012 – assented to on 29 August 2012)
Franchise Agreements Bill 2011 (LC No. 256) (Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich)
The purpose of this Bill is to regulate the conduct of people who are about to enter or who are parties to franchise agreements and for related matters.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 24 November 2011 (P.D.p 9766).
Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Free Range Eggs Labelling Bill 2012 (LC No. 321) (Hon Lynn MacLaren)
The purpose of this Bill is to define and regulate the labelling and sale of free range eggs.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 18 October 2012 (P.D.p 7179).
Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Gas Services Information Bill 2011 (LC No. 248)
The purpose of the Bill is to provide for the establishment and operation of a Western Australian Gas Bulletin Board (GBB) and publication of a Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO), and for related purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 30 November 2011 (P.D.p 10086).
(Act No. 5 of 2012 – assented to on 10 April 2012)
Human Tissue and Transplant Amendment Bill 2011 (No. 252) (Mr Martin Whitely)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Human Tissue and Transplant Act 1982 to increase the rates of registration on the Australian Organ Donation Register by Western Australian adults.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 23 November 2011 (P.D.p 9717).
Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Industrial Relations Amendment Bill 2012 (No. 288) (Mr Mark McGowan)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Industrial Relations Act 1979 by providing the Public Service Arbitrator jurisdiction to enquire into or deal with, or refer to the Commission in Court Session or the Full Bench, any matter in respect of which a procedure referred to in section 97(1)(a) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 is, or may be, prescribed under the Act.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 20 June 2012 (P.D.p 4093).
Second reading not agreed to in the Legislative Assembly on 12 September 2012.
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Industrial Relations (Equal Remuneration) Amendment Bill 2011 (LC No. 237) (Hon Alison Xamon)
A Bill to amend the Industrial Relations Act 1979 to allow for the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission to make enforceable equal remuneration orders, so that employees are able to receive equal remuneration for work of equal or comparable value.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 20 October 2011 (P.D.p 8425).
Second reading not agreed to in the Legislative Assembly on 23 August 2012.
Inheritance (Family and Dependants Provision) Amendment Bill 2012 (LC No. 271)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Inheritance (Family and Dependants Provision) Amendment Act 2011 to amend the definition of “stepchild” in the Act, and to clarify other issues.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 16 May 2012 (P.D.p 2610).
(Act No. 41 of 2012 – assented to on 22 November 2012)
Integrity (Lobbyists) Bill 2011 (No. 243)
The purpose of this Bill is to promote and enhance public confidence in the transparency, integrity and honesty of dealings between lobbyists and government representatives by providing for the registration of lobbyists; and issuing a code of conduct for registered lobbyists in their dealings with the government; and prohibiting registered lobbyists from agreeing to receive payments or other rewards that are dependent on the outcome of lobbying activities, and for related purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 9 November 2011 (P.D.p 9189).
Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 11 September 2012.
Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Legal Deposit Bill 2011 (No. 244)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to facilitate the preservation of the State's published documentary heritage for current and future generations by requiring the deposit with the State Librarian of copies of certain published material as well as relevant material published on the Internet. The Bill will also make consequential amendments to the Library Board of Western Australia Act 1951 and for related purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 9 November 2011 (P.D.p 9193).
Amended in the Legislative Council on 21 March 2012.
(Act No. 10 of 2012 – assented to on 21 May 2012)
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Liquor Control Amendment Bill 2011* (No. 233) (Dr Janet Wollard)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Liquor Control Act 1988 to provide enhanced mechanisms to enforce the prevention of the sale of alcohol to juveniles and to restrict the provision of alcohol to juveniles without parental consent.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 28 August 2011.
Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Litter Amendment Bill 2011 (No. 240)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to make amendments to the Litter Act 1979 to substantially increase fines and improve enforcement powers in order to protect the Western Australian environment from littering.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 3 November 2011 (P.D.p 8942).
(Act No. 30 of 2012 – assented to on 3 September 2012)
Loan Bill 2012 (No. 277)
The purpose of this Bill is to authorise the borrowing of a sum of five billion dollars for public purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 15 August 2012 (P.D.p 5013).
(Act No. 60 of 2012 – assented to on 11 December 2012)
Local Government Amendment Bill 2011 (No. 241)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to amend the Local Government Act 1995; the Rate and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992; and the Salaries and Allowances Act 1975. The provisions contained within the Local Government Amendment Bill 2011 are aimed at strengthening the ability of local governments to deliver better services to their communities and at addressing significant governance and public administration issues.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 19 October 2011 (P.D.p 8333).
Amended in the Legislative Council on 8 March 2012.
(Act No. 2 of 2012 – assented to on 4 April 2012)
Local Government Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2012 (No. 301)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Local Government Act 1995 to enable local governments to form regional subsidiaries, to make consequential amendments to other Acts and for related purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 15 August 2012 (P.D.p 5014).
Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly upon prorogation of the 38th Parliament. Parliamentary Digest 2012 77
Local Government Amendment (Regional Subsidiaries) Bill 2010 (LC No. 184) (Hon Max Trenorden)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Local Government Act 1995 to enable local government to establish arrangements for sharing local government functions by the formation of regional subsidiaries consistent with the South Australian regional subsidiary model.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 25 November 2010 (P.D.p 9627).
Referred to Standing Committee on Legislation on 29 June 2011.
Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly upon prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Lotteries Commission Amendment Bill 2011 (No. 229)
The purpose of this Bill is to allow the Lotteries Commission, operating as Lotterywest, to offer syndicates to its retail distribution network for selling to the public; and include the capacity for the Commission to enter into a contract or arrangement to provide consultancy and advisory services.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 2 November 2011 (P.D.p 8793).
Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 16 May 2012
(Act No. 21 of 2012 – assented to on 29 August 2012)
Marriage Equality Bill 2012 (LC No. 327) (Hon Lynn MacLaren)
The purpose of this Bill is to provide for same-sex marriage between adults, the authorisation of celebrants to solemnise same-sex marriages, consequential amendments to other legislation and related purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 29 November 2012 (P.D.p 9042).
Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Mental Health Amendment Bill 2012 (No. 289) (Mr Martin Whitely)
The purpose of this Bill is to remove two of the five alternative criteria that enable a psychiatrist to make a person they consider to be mentally ill an involuntary patient as stated under section 26 of the current Mental Health Act 1996 and to amend the Mental Health Act 1996.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 20 June 2012 (P.D.p 4097).
Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Mental Health Amendment (Psychiatrists) Bill 2012 (LC No. 318)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the definition of psychiatrist in the Mental Health Act 1996 section 3 and in certain instruments in order to remove an impediment to the registration of overseas- qualified psychiatrists in Western Australia.
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The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 24 October 2012 (P.D.p 7498).
(Act No. 52 of 2012 – assented to on 29 November 2012)
Mining Amendment Bill 2012 (LC No. 294)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Mining Act 1978 and the Mining Amendment Act 2004 to refine the operation of the compulsory partial surrender requirements affecting all exploration licences, to broaden the definition of “mining operations” to include all forms of mining, including the processing of underground coal, to bring Commonwealth land within the operation of the Mining Act 1978, and to increase monetary penalties for breaches of the Act as well as introducing a higher corporate penalty.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 15 August 2012 (P.D.p 4988).
(Act No. 51 of 2012 – assented to on 29 November 2012)
Mining (Community Protection) Amendment Bill 2012 (LC No. 281) (Hon Giz Watson)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Mining Act 1978 to provide for the Minister to exempt land from mining and for mineral tenement applications to be subject to planning provisions.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 24 May 2012 (P.D.p 3161).
Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Mining Rehabilitation Fund Amendment Bill 2012 (No. 297)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Mining Rehabilitation Fund Act 2012 to impose the mining rehabilitation levy.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 15 August 2012 (P.D.p 5012).
(Act No. 34 of 2012 – assented to on 5 November 2012)
Mining Rehabilitation Fund Bill 2012 (No. 298)
The purpose of this Bill is to provide for - • the establishment of the Mining Rehabilitation Fund; and • the declaration of abandoned mine sites; and • a levy payable in respect of mining authorisations, and for related purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 15 August 2012 (P.D.p 5011).
Amended in the Legislative Council on 17 October 2012.
(Act No. 33 of 2012 – assented to on 5 November 2012)
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National Health Funding Pool Bill 2012 (No. 286)
The purpose of this Bill is to provide for the appointment of the Administrator for the National Health Funding pool; and provide for the establishment and management of a State Pool Account; and amend the Hospitals and Health Services Act 1927; and repeal the Hospital Fund Act 1930 and make consequential amendments.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 20 June 2012 (P.D.p 4056).
Referred to Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 14 August 2012.
Amended in the Legislative Council on 24 October 2012.
(Act No. 44 of 2012 – assented to on 20 November 2012)
Natural Gas (Canning Basin Joint Venture) Agreement Bill 2012 (No. 324)
The purpose of this Bill is to ratify, and authorise the implementation of, an agreement between the State and Buru Energy Limited, Diamond Resources (Fitzroy) Pty Ltd, Diamond Resources (Canning) Pty Ltd and Mitsubishi Corporation relating to the evaluation, development and exploitation of natural gas resources in the Canning Basin region of the State, and for incidental and other purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 15 November 2012 (P.D.p 8783).
Lapsed on in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
No Privatisation of Midland Health Campus Bill 2011 (No. 255) ( Mr Roger Cook )
The purpose of the Bill is for an Act to prevent the privatisation of the Midland Health Campus by requiring it to be conducted or managed by the State as a public hospital.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 23 November 2011 (P.D.p 9720).
Second reading not agreed to in the Legislative Assembly on 28 March 2012.
Occupational Licensing National Law (WA) Bill 2010 (No. 166)
The purpose of Bill is to implement the Council of Australian Government’s national licensing reforms in Western Australia to remove overlapping and inconsistent regulation between jurisdictions for the licensing of occupational areas.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 17 November 2010 (P.D.p 8974).
Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 24 November 2010.
Referred to Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 25 November 2010.
Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
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Occupational Safety and Health Amendment Bill 2010 (LC No. 143) (Hon Alison Xamon)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the • Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 to impose additional compliance and notification obligations and provide for increased penalties for breaches of duties imposed by the Act; • prescribe new offences under The Criminal Code relating to breaches of duty of care owed to workers, and for related purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 1 July 2010 (P.D.p 4838).
Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Pay-roll Tax Rebate Bill 2012 (No. 282)
The purpose of this Bill is to implement the Government's 2012-13 Budget commitment to provide a one-off pay-roll tax rebate to reduce the tax burden for small businesses and help ensure Western Australia remains an attractive place to do business and for related matters.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 14 June 2012 (P.D.p 3720).
(Act No. 26 of 2012 – assented to on 3 September 2012)
Pay-roll Tax (Indigenous Wages) Rebate Bill 2012 (No. 283)
The purpose of this Bill is to provide a rebate on pay-roll tax paid on wages paid to certain indigenous persons and implement the Government's 2012-13 Budget commitment to provide a full rebate to pay-roll tax for small businesses for wages paid to new indigenous employees over the first two years of employment and for related matters.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 14 June 2012 (P.D.p 3720).
(Act No. 27 of 2012 – assented to on 3 September 2012)
Perth Hills Planning Bill 2010 (LC No. 111) (Hon Alison Xamon)
The purpose of this Bill is to promote sustainable, appropriate and integrated land use planning and development in the Perth Hills area, by establishing a committee to first facilitate the creation of a Perth Hills Plan, and subsequently to advise on land use planning and development in the Perth hills area.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 20 May 2010 (P.D.p 3015).
Second reading not agreed to in the Legislative Council on 29 November 2012.
Perth Theatre Trust Amendment Bill 2011 (No. 209) (Mr John Hyde)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Perth Theatre Trust Act 1979 to establish the Perth Theatre Trust Collection, known as the Museum of Performing Arts.
Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
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Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 (LC No. 317)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources Act 1967 and the Petroleum Pipelines Act 1969 to facilitate the geological storage of greenhouse gas substances, to provide property rights for greenhouse gas storage formations, acreage release provisions, exploration, retention and injection licenses, and to address injection, site closure and long-term liability issues.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 24 October 2012 (P.D.p 7497).
Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Safety Levies Amendment Bill 2012 (No. 279)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Safety Levies Act 2011 to expand the current levy system to include regulatory activities performed in relation to the submerged lands adjacent to the coast of Western Australia.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 23 May 2012 (P.D.p 3060).
(Act No. 19 of 2012 – assented to on 3 July 2012)
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Safety Levies Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2012 (No. 280)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Safety Levies Act 2011 as amended by the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Safety Levies Amendment Act 2012 in order to impose the safety levies as provided for in the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Safety Levies Amendment Bill 2012.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 23 May 2012 (P.D.p 3061).
(Act No. 20 of 2012 – assented to on 3 July 2012)
Plastic Shopping Bags (Waste Avoidance) Bill 2010 (LC No. 123) (Hon Dr Sally Talbot)
The purpose of the Bill is to phase out the supply by retailers of single use shopping bags.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 1 April 2010 (P.D.p 1210).
Second reading not agreed to in the Legislative Council on 22 March 2012.
Prostitution Bill 2011 (No. 218)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to prohibit prostitution from residential areas and limit the number of permitted prostitution businesses to a small number of appropriately located areas subject to stringent regulation. The Bill will repeal the Prostitution Act 2000, the Prostitution Amendment Act 2008 and the Prostitution (Restraining Orders) Regulations 2000; and amend certain other Acts.
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The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 3 November 2011 (P.D.p 8940).
Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre Amendment Bill 2012 (No. 291)
The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre Act 1966 following a review of the Act. The amendments will enhance governance requirements in order to support the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre Trust as a result of the ongoing and proposed development on the site.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 13 September 2012 (P.D.p 5848).
Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Reserves (Wanjarri Nature Reserve) Bill 2011 (No. 249)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to excise 758 hectares of land from the Wanjarri Nature Reserve, for that area to be preserved for the purpose of mining and for the reserve to be placed under the care, control and management of the Minister for Mines in his capacity as a corporation sole under the Mining Act 1978.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 23 November 2011 (P.D.p 9677).
Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 21 March 2012.
(Act No. 4 of 2012 – assented to on 10 April 2012)
Retail Trading Hours Amendment Bill 2012 (No. 263)
The purpose of this Bill is to allow all general retail shops in the metropolitan area to trade on Sundays from 11:00am to 5:00pm and to abolish the special trading precincts. This Bill also gives the Minister discretion to vary trading hours for metropolitan general retail shops on all public holidays except Christmas Day, ANZAC Day or Good Friday by Ministerial order.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 28 February 2012 (P.D.p 367).
(Act No. 13 of 2012 – assented to on 3 July 2012)
Retirement Villages Amendment Bill 2012 (LC No. 287)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Retirement Villages Act 1992 in order to: • give a group of residents the ability to appeal to the State Administrative Tribunal against excessive increases in charges relating to the operating costs of the village; • enable regulations to be made that limit a former non-owner residents’ liability to pay recurrent charges incurred after leaving the village; • provide a mechanism for a statutory manager to be appointed in circumstances where the welfare or financial interest of residents may be at risk; • prohibit persons that represent an unacceptable risk for residents (such as those convicted of a criminal offence) from administering or being involved in the administration of a retirement village for a specified period of time; • enable regulations to be made specifying matters or clauses that must or must not be included Parliamentary Digest 2012 83
in residence contracts; and • enable regulations to be made stipulating certain fees and charges which are not to be payable by the residents of a retirement village.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 14 August 2012 (P.D.p 4745).
Amended in the Legislative Council on 25 September 2012
(Act No. 36 of 2012 – assented to on 5 November 2012)
Revenue Laws Amendment Bill 2011 (No. 254)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to make amendments to extend the operation of the first home owner rate of duty provisions; to extend the length of time taxpayers can apply for a refund of duty on a cancelled transaction; to amend the employee share scheme provisions under the Pay-roll Tax Assessment Act and to make amendments to the following Acts: the Duties Act 2008, the Stamp Act 1921 , the Pay-roll Tax Assessment Act 2002, the Land Tax Assessment Act 2002, the Taxation Administration Act 2003 , the First Home Owner Grant Act 2000 and the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 1 December 2011 (P.D.p 10370).
Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 7 August 2012.
(Act No. 29 of 2012 – assented to on 3 September 2012)
Revenue Laws Amendment Bill 2012 (No. 284)
The purpose of this Bill is to include amendments to introduce the pay-roll tax exemption announced in the 2012-13 Budget for wages paid in the first two years of employment to new employees with a disability and to amend the Duties Act 2008; and the First Home Owner Grant 2000; the Land Tax Assessment Act 2002 and the Pay-roll Tax Assessment Act 2002.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 14 June 2012 (P.D.p 3721).
Referred to Standing Committee on Legislation on 23 August 2012.
(Act No. 32 of 2012 – assented to on 8 October 2012)
Road Traffic Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 (No. 246)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to facilitate the introduction of the National Road Transport Reform (Compliance and Enforcement) Bill and the restructure of Western Australia's current Road Traffic legislation and to also repeal the Road Traffic (Vehicle Licensing) (Taxing) Act 2001; and to amend the Road Traffic Act 1974 and various other Acts as a consequence of the enactment of the Road Traffic (Administration) Act 2008 , the Road Traffic (Authorisation to Drive) Act 2008, the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Act 2011 and the Road Traffic (Vehicles) (Taxing) Act 2008; and to amend the Road Traffic (Administration) Act 2008 and the Road Traffic (Vehicles) (Taxing) Act 2008;and for related purposes.
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The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 30 November 2011 (P.D.p 10170).
Amended in the Legislative Council on 28 March 2012.
(Act No. 8 of 2012 – assented to on 21 May 2012)
Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2012 (No. 319)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend - • the Road Traffic Act 1974; and • the Road Traffic (Administration) Act 2008 to enhance legal protections for police officers who engage in pursuits and other emergency driving.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 24 October 2012 (P.D.p 7543).
(Act No. 59 of 2012 – assented to on 11 December 2012)
Road Traffic (Vehicles) Bill 2011 (No. 245)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to provide for the licensing and standards of vehicles and for mass, dimension and loading requirements for vehicles used for transporting goods and passengers by road and for related matters.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 30 November 2011 (P.D.p 10168).
(Act No. 7 of 2012 – assented to on 21 May 2012)
Royal Perth Hospital Protection Bill 2008 (No. 008)
The purpose of this Bill is to provide for the continued operation of part of the Royal Perth hospital as a public hospital on the present site with the Certificate of Title Volume 1880 Folio 491.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 11 November 2008 (P.D.p 75).
Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 13 September 2012.
Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
School Education Amendment Bill 2012 (LC No. 315)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the School Education Act 1999 and to make consequential amendments to the School Curriculum and Standards Authority Act 1997 to make what is generally known as the pre-primary year of schooling compulsory.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 26 September 2012 (P.D.p 6516).
(Act No. 46 of 2012 – assented to on 29 November 2012)
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Sentencing Amendment Bill 2012 (LC No. 295)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Sentencing Act 1995 to: • clarify that the primary purpose of discounts for pleas of guilty is to recognise the utilitarian benefits to the State and to victims of, or witnesses to, the offence; • restrict the maximum discount available for a plea of guilty to no more than 25% of the head sentence; • clarify that the maximum discount of 25% is only available when an offender pleads guilty, or indicates that he or she would plead guilty, at the first reasonable opportunity; • enhance transparency in the sentencing process by requiring the court to state the fact and extent of discount for a plea of guilty in open court.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 16 August 2012 (P.D.p 5102).
(Act No. 42 of 2012 – assented to on 22 November 2012)
Skilled Jobs (Benefits from the Boom) Bill 2012 (No. 285) (Mr P. Tinley)
The purpose of this Bill is to provide for agreements about skilled work requirements for major projects in this State and for the State Government to negotiate a skilled work agreement with proponents of major resource or energy generation or transmission projects within the State with a view to sustaining and expanding Western Australia's skilled workforce and improve the viability of local industries.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 13 June 2012 (P.D.p 3609).
Second reading not agreed to in the Legislative Assembly on 24 October 2012.
State Agreements Legislation Repeal Bill 2012 (No. 323)
The purpose of this Bill is to repeal various Acts for giving effect to agreements between the state and other parties and for consequential and related purposes. The Bill repeals the following obsolete acts relating to state agreements that have been terminated: • the Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited Agreements (Variation) Act 1980; • the Broken Hill Proprietary Company’s Integrated Steel Works Agreement Act 1960; • the Broken Hill Proprietary Steel Industry Agreement Act 1952; • the Iron and Steel (Mid West) Agreement Act 1997; and • the Nickel Refinery (Western Mining Corporation Limited) Agreement Act 1968.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 8 November 2012 (P.D.p 8207).
Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Teacher Registration Bill 2011 (No. 260)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to provide for the establishment of the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia; and to provide for the regulation of the teaching profession in Western Australia; and facilitate the establishment and administration of an inter-jurisdictional accreditation scheme for teacher education programmes; and repeal the Western Australian College of Teaching Act 2004 and the regulations made under that Act and make consequential amendments to various Acts, and for related purposes.
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The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 1 December 2011 (P.D.p 10371).
Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 27 March 2012.
(Act No. 16 of 2012 – assented to on 3 July 2012)
Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Western Australia) Amendment Bill 2012 (No. 305)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Western Australia) Act 2007 to continue the adoption of the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997 of the Parliament of the Commonwealth (including the amendments made to it before the day on which this Act receives Royal Assent), and for related purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 12 September 2012 (P.D.p 5675).
(Act No. 57 of 2012 – assented to on 6 December 2012)
Unclaimed Money (Superannuation and RSA Providers) Amendment and Expiry Bill 2012 (No. 268)
The purpose of this Bill is to provide changes to the Unclaimed Money (Superannuation and RSA Providers) Amendment and Expiry Bill 2012 including the transfer of stock and ongoing responsibility of lost and unclaimed superannuation money held by Western Australian public authorities and to centralise unclaimed superannuation within the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to allow superannuation fund members to be reunited with their lost and unclaimed superannuation. The Bill will also amend the Unclaimed Money (Superannuation RSA Providers) Act 2003 and the State Superannuation Act 2000 and for related purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 16 May 2012 (P.D.p 2637).
Referred to Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 13 September 2012.
Lapsed in the Legislative Council on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
Water Services Bill 2011 (No. 202)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act relating to the provision of water services and the regulation of water service providers, and for related purposes. The aim of the Bill is to consolidate and modernise existing water service legislation, make it clearer and easier to use, and improve regulatory processes and protection of water service customers.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 26 May 2011 (P.D.p 4112).
Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 2 May 2012.
(Act No. 24 of 2012 – assented to on 3 September 2012)
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Water Services Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2011 (No. 201)
The purpose of this Bill is to: • amend the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947; and • amend the Metropolitan Water Authority Act 1982; and • amend the Metropolitan Water Supply , Sewerage , and Drainage Act 1909; and • amend the Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914; and • amend the Water Agencies (Powers) Act 1984; and • amend the Water Corporation Act 1995; and • amend the Water Servcies Licensing Act 1995; and • repeal the Country Towns Sewerage Act 1948; and • repeal the Busselton Water Board (Supply of Water to Dunsborough) Act 2009; and • repeal the Land Drainage Act 1925; and • repeal the Land Drainage (Validation) Act 1996; and • repeal the Water Boards Act 1904; and • repeal certain subsidiary legislation consequentially; and • make consequential amendments to certain Acts, and for related and incidental purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 26 May 2011 (P.D.p 4113).
Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 19 June 2012.
(Act No. 25 of 2012 – assented to on 3 September 2012)
Western Australia Day (Renaming) Bill 2011 (No. 261)
The purpose of this Bill is for an Act to rename 'Foundation Day', observed annually on 1 June, as 'Western Australia Day' and to amend the Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 and the Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993 and for related purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 30 November 2011 (P.D.p 10162).
(Act No. 3 of 2012 – assented to on 10 April 2012)
Western Australian Future Fund Bill 2012 (No. 300)
The purpose of this Bill is to establish the Western Australian Future Fund by setting aside and accumulating a portion of the revenue from the State's finite mineral resources, and for related purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 15 August 2012 (P.D.p 5012).
Amended in the Legislative Assembly on 27 September 2012.
(Act No. 50 of 2012 – assented to on 29 November 2012)
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Wills Amendment (International Wills) Bill 2012 (LC No. 269)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Wills Act 1970 to adopt into West Australia law the Uniform Law contained in the UNIDROIT Convention providing a Uniform Law on the Form of an International Will 1973, which was signed in Washington D.C. in 1973. The objective of the Convention is to eliminate problems that arise when cross border issues affect a will, for example where a will deals with assets located overseas, or where the will-maker’s country of residence is different to the country in which the will is executed.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 16 May 2012 (P.D.p 2609).
Referred to Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review on 16 May 2012.
(Act No. 47 of 2012 – assented to on 29 November 2012)
Workers' Compensation and Injury Management Amendment Bill 2012 (LC No. 267)
The purpose of this Bill is to clarify common law insurance requirements under the Workers' Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 by • clarifying the definition of ‘damages’ for insurance purposes; • providing that employers do not require common law insurance under the Act for ‘deemed workers’ – ie, workers not employed by the employer but deemed an employer for compensation purposes only; • preserving public liability indemnity arrangements for employers of deemed workers; • strengthening the ability to prescribe insurance policies under the Act and to set out terms and conditions; • enabling regulations to limit the amount of insurance which an employer is required to effect and maintain consistent with current insurance industry standards, including the $50 million cap for common law liabilities arising out of a single event; and • preserving terms, conditions and exclusions in employer indemnity policies to the extent these comply with the corrective amendments in the Bill.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 21 March 2012 (P.D.p 983).
(Act No. 12 of 2012 – assented to on 3 July 2012)
Workers' Compensation and Injury Management (Fair Protection for Firefighters) Amendment Bill 2012 (No. 264) (Ms M. Quirk)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend provisions in the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 relating to injuries sustained by firefighters and for related purposes.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Assembly was moved on 29 February 2012 (P.D.p 462).
Lapsed in the Legislative Assembly on prorogation of the 38th Parliament.
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Workers' Compensation and Injury Management Amendment (Jockeys) Bill 2012 (LC No. 296)
The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Workers' Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 to align the rate of weekly compensation paid to licensed jockeys with their pre injury average weekly earnings on the same basis as other non-award workers under the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981, and to clarify the scope of the workers’ compensation insurance obligation between Racing and Wagering Western Australia and licensed trainers regarding work done by jockeys for trainers at unlicensed facilities.
The motion for the Second Reading of the Bill in the Legislative Council was moved on 21 August 2012 (P.D.p 5206).
(Act No. 45 of 2012 – assented to on 20 November 2012)
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MOTIONS IN THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
(20 motions) Only substantive motions moved are listed below and do not include procedural or formal motions. See also Committees, Condolence Motions, Sessional Orders and Standing Orders, Suspension in the Index to the 2012 Votes and Proceedings of the Legislative Assembly.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships (moved by Mr M. McGowan, 13/6/12) – ADJOURNED
Government Accountability (moved by Mr M. McGowan, 3/5/12) – NEGATIVED
Hospital and Health Services in Western Australia (moved by Mr R.H. Cook, 16/5/12) – NEGATIVED
Inappropriate Admissions at the Peel Health Campus (moved by Mr R.H. Cook, 17/10/12) – NEGATIVED
Internment Camps in Western Australia (moved by Mr P. Papalia, 20/6/12) – PASSED
LEARN Autism Centre in Fremantle (moved by Mr M. McGowan, 17/05/12) – NEGATIVED
Local Government Amalgamations (moved by Mr J.N. Hyde, 2/5/12) – ADJOURNED
Mental Health Services (moved by Mr R.H. Cook, 15/11/12) – NEGATIVED
National Disability Insurance Scheme (moved by Mr R.H. Cook, 8/8/12) – NEGATIVED
Paid Parking at Metropolitan Shopping Centres (moved by Mr P.C. Tinley, 2/5/12) – NEGATIVED
Privatisation of Public Hospitals (moved by Mr R.H. Cook, 17/10/12) – ADJOURNED
Privatisation of Water and Sewerage Services (moved by Mr F.M. Logan, 22/03/12) – NEGATIVED
Public Housing Maintenance (moved by Mr A.D. Buti, 21/03/12) – ADJOURNED
Public Transport Services (moved by Ms L.L. Baker, 7/11/12) – NEGATIVED
Record of the Barnett Government (moved by Ms R. Saffioti, 14/11/12) – ADJOURNED
Staff Payments (moved by Mr B.S. Wyatt, 13/9/12) – NEGATIVED
Stolen Wages of Aboriginal Western Australians (moved by Mr B.S. Wyatt, 21/03/12) – NEGATIVED
Upcoming Fire Season (moved by Mr M. McGowan, 7/11/12) – NEGATIVED
Water Services in Western Australia (moved by Mr F.M. Logan, 26/9/12) – NEGATIVED
Yanchep National Park Draft Management Plan (moved by Mr J.R. Quigley, 28/03/12) – NEGATIVED
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MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST
(17 motions)
Cost of Living Pressures (moved by Mr M. McGowan) – NEGATIVED
Cuts to Government Agencies (moved by Mr M. McGowan) – NEGATIVED
Failures in the Area of Housing (moved by Mr M. McGowan) – NEGATIVED
Government Accountability Failures (moved by Mr M. McGowan) – NEGATIVED
Government Promises and Commitments (moved by Mr M. McGowan) – NEGATIVED
James Price Point Development (moved by Mr M. McGowan) – NEGATIVED
Mismanagement of the Energy Portfolio (moved by Mr M. McGowan) – NEGATIVED
Mismanagement of the Health System (moved by Mr M. McGowan) – NEGATIVED
NIB Stadium Heads of Agreement (moved by Mr B.S. Wyatt) – NEGATIVED
Non-payment of Monies to Subcontractors (moved by Mr M. McGowan) – NEGATIVED
Out-of-Control Parties (moved by Mrs M.H. Roberts) – NEGATIVED
Peel Health Campus (moved by Mr J.R. Quigley) – NEGATIVED
Pharmaceutical company gifts to Health Department officials (moved by Mr R.H. Cook) – NEGATIVED
Police Officers at Police and Citizens Youth Centres (moved by Mr M. McGowan) – NEGATIVED
Police Portfolio (moved by Mr M. McGowan) – NEGATIVED
State Finances and the Police Budget (moved by Mr M. McGowan) – NEGATIVED
Western Australian Energy System (moved by Mr W.J. Johnston) – NEGATIVED
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MOTIONS IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
(13 motions) Only substantive motions moved are listed below and do not include procedural or formal motions. See also Committees, Condolence Motions, and Motions without Notice in the Index to the 2012 Minutes of Proceedings for the Legislative Council.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service – Funding (Moved by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich, 24/10/12) – NEGATIVED
Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Amendment (Taxation) Bill 2012 – Rescission of Vote (Moved by Attorney General, 15/8/12)
Local Government Council Reform (Moved by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich, 7/3/12) – NEGATIVED
Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 (Moved by Hon Alison Xamon, 7/3/12) – NEGATIVED
Pilbara Cities - Development Strategy and Plan (Moved by Hon Jon Ford, 22/8/12) – PASSED
Public Housing - Financial Hardship for Western Australian Seniors (Moved by Hon Sue Ellery, 14/11/12) – ADJOURNED
Redress WA – Payments (Moved by Hon Sue Ellery, 20/6/12) – AMENDED AND PASSED
Roe Highway Stage 8 (Moved by Hon Lynn MacLaren, 21/3/12) – AMENDED AND PASSED
Select Committee into Blind Cords and other Similar Products Installed in Residential Premises – Establishment (Moved by Hon Wendy Duncan, 23/5/12) – WITHDRAWN
State Suicide Prevention Strategy (Moved by Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich, 12/9/12) – AMENDED AND PASSED
Unconventional Gas Exploration and Mining – Moratorium (Moved by Hon Alison Xamon, 23/5/12) – NEGATIVED
Universal Child Health Checks (Moved by Hon Linda Savage, 26/9/12) – PASSED
Uranium Mining - Environmental Management (Moved by Hon Alison Xamon, 2/5/12) – AMENDED AND PASSED Parliamentary Digest 2012 93
PETITIONS PRESENTED IN THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
(90 petitions) Figures appearing in square brackets indicate the number of petitions presented on the issue. The total number of signatures appearing on these petitions follows in round brackets.
Affordable Housing – requesting that the Legislative Assembly gives urgent attention to the housing needs of the homeless Western Australians who are suffering due to a critical shortage of affordable housing properties in both the private rental and social housing sectors, presented by Mr P.T. Miles [1], Ms M.M. Quirk [1] (360).
Affordable Housing Shortage – requesting that the Legislative Assembly gives urgent attention to Rebecca Aduks housing needs and the housing needs of all Western Australians who are currently suffering homelessness due to a critical shortage of affordable community housing properties, presented by Ms J.M. Freeman [1] (1).
Affordable Housing Shortage – requesting that the Legislative Assembly gives urgent attention to the housing needs of homeless Western Australians who are suffering due to a critical shortage of affordable housing properties in both the private and rental and social housing sectors, presented by Ms J.M. Freeman [1] (31).
Air Services in the North West – requesting that the Legislative Assembly reassesses the current contract for air services with Skippers, so that the communities of Kalbarri, Shark Bay and Carnarvon receive an adequate air service, presented by Mr V.A. Catania [1] (822).
Australind Bypass – requesting that the Legislative Assembly supports the campaign to reseal the section of road from Marriott Road to Clifton Road on the Australind Bypass with freeway grade asphalt, presented by Mr M.J. Cowper [1] (131).
Belmont Ski Area – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensure that the Barnett Government closes the Belmont Ski Area, presented by Ms L.L. Baker [3] (232).
Belmont Ski Area – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures that the Barnett Government completely relocates the Belmont Ski Area, presented by Mr E.S. Ripper [1], Ms L.L. Baker [1] (137).
Belmont Ski Area and Riverpark – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures that the Barnett Government implements a new plan and management framework for the Riverpark for the 2012-2013 boating season and closes the Belmont Ski Area, presented by Ms L.L. Baker [1] (28).
Burswood Multi-Purpose Stadium – requesting that the Legislative Assembly pressures the Government to reconsider the site for the proposed multi-purpose stadium at Burswood, and instead consider the site at Kitchener Park in Subiaco, presented by Mr R.H. Cook [1] (927).
Bus Services in the Shire of Murray – requesting that the Legislative Assembly supports their campaign for the Government to provide a regular bus service between Pinjarra and Mandurah, presented by Mr M.J. Cowper [1] (132).
Carnarvon Water Allocation – requesting that the Legislative Assembly implements a moratorium on the licenses and allocations of Basin A Water in the Carnarvon area, presented by Mr V.A. Catania [1] (124).
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Carpark Facilities Cockburn Central Railway Station – requesting that that Legislative Assembly calls upon the State Government to commit to building a new overseas road bridge joining an upgraded North Lake Road to Armadale Road and a new rail station with car parking at Russell Road, presented by Mr F.M. Logan [16] (4821).
Cat and Dog Fur – requesting that the Legislative Assembly urges the State Government to act immediately to protect consumers from fur products, in particular cat and dog fur, that have been gathered through practices like skinning live animals, presented by Mr C.J. Tallentire [1] (20).
Clifton Beach Wind Farm – requesting that the Legislative Assembly, through the Environmental Protection Authority, rejects any further development application that Cape Bouvard Energy may submit for the new Clifton Beach Wind Farm, presented by Dr K.D. Hames [1] (1).
Collie Police and Citizens Youth Centre (PCYC) – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures the continued future of the Collie PCYC and that sufficient resources are funding are allocated to enable this to occur, presented by Mr F.M. Logan [1], Mr M.P. Murray [1] (2000).
Container Deposit Scheme – requesting that the Legislative Assembly calls upon the Barnett Government to immediately introduce a Western Australia Container Deposit Scheme, similar to the system that operates in South Australia, presented by Mr C.J. Tallentire [4], Ms L.L. Baker [2], Mr D.A. Templeman [1], Mr M.P. Murray [1], Mr J.C. Kobelke [2], Mr E.S. Ripper [1], Ms M.M. Quirk [1], Mr W.J. Johnston [1] (826).
Coolgardie Public Transport Service – requesting that the Legislative Assembly provides the people of Coolgardie with a public bus service to Kalgoorlie from Coolgardie, presented by Dr G.G. Jacobs [1] (51).
Dangerous Driving Bickley Road – requesting that the Legislative Assembly urges the State Government and the Minister for Police to increase police resources, and take any other steps necessary, to stop dangerous driving and hoon behaviour on and around Bickley Road, Kenwick, presented by Mr A.J. Waddell [1] (33).
Dog Breed Regulations – requesting that the Legislative Assembly removes all legal restrictions currently on certain breeds deeming them automatically dangerous, and replaces with a system that considers all dog breeds to be not dangerous, unless an individual investigation of the dog and owner proves the dog is a true danger to society, presented by Mr J.N. Hyde [20] (2144).
Electronic Speed Zone Signs – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures the installation of flashing electronic speed signs adjacent to the Redcliffe Primary School, presented by Mr E.S. Ripper [1] (72).
Electronic Speed Zone Signs – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures the installation of flashing electronic speeds signs adjacent to the Notre Dame Catholic Primary School, presented by Mr E.S. Ripper [1] (265).
Electronic Speed Zone Signs – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures the installation of flashing electronic speeds signs adjacent to the Australian Islamic College, presented by Mr E.S. Ripper [1] (57).
Electronic Speed Zone Signs – requesting the Legislative Assembly ensures the installation of flashing electronic speed sings adjacent to St Kieran Primary School and Servite College, presented by Mr J.C. Kobelke [1] (179). Parliamentary Digest 2012 95
Emergency Department at Fremantle Hospital – requesting that the Emergency Department at Fremantle Hospital is kept open and that its ongoing funding and support is continued, presented by Ms A.S. Carles [1] (14).
Finch Society of WA – requesting that the Legislative Assembly support the Finch Society of WA in conserving, maintaining and improving available species for future generations by pressing for their members to be exempt from paying proposed interstate importation charges, presented by Mr C.J. Tallentire [1] (21).
Fire Fighters Compensation – requesting that the Legislative Assembly acknowledges that under present law a family of a fire fighter faces financial hardship where occupationally acquired cancer is contracted and ensures that laws are enacted to redress this situation without further delay, presented by Mr D. A. Templeman [1], Ms M.M. Quirk [1], Ms L.L. Baker [1] (93).
First Choice Liquor Super Store Maylands – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures that Liquorland is not granted a liquor licence for the proposed First Choice Liquor Superstore in Maylands and also that it investigates the potential of heavily discounted liquor sold by these types of stores to influence violence in the community, presented by Ms L.L. Baker [1] (4).
First Click Second Click Program – requesting that the Legislative Assembly reinstates funding for the First Click Second Click Program that has provided learning resources and grants to deliver computer literacy lessons, presented by Ms J.M. Freeman [1] (45).
Fremantle Police and Citizens Youth Centre (PCYC) – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensure the continued future of the Fremantle PCYC and that sufficient resources and funding are allocated to enable this to occur, presented by Mr P.C. Tinley [1] (571).
Forrestfield Public Library – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures the maintenance of an appropriate balance of land use, with no reduction of Public Purpose designated areas, especially in relation to the Shire of Kalamunda’s proposal to re-zone the present site of the Forrestfield Public Library, presented by Mr A.J. Waddell [1] (53).
Geraldton Blood Services – requesting that the Legislative Assembly take whatever steps are necessary to ensure the continuation of the Australian Red Cross Blood Services and Blood Donor Centre for the people of Geraldton and the Mid-West, presented by Mr I.C. Blayney [1] (6251).
Gnangara Road Traffic Noise – requesting that the Legislative Assembly calls on the State Government to address the noise issues faced by residents living in close proximity to Gnangara Road by constructing an appropriate noise barrier, presented by Ms R. Saffioti [1] (27).
Golden Bay Development – requesting that the Legislative Assembly Calls upon the Barnett Government to reconsider its proposed Golden Bay development in light of community concerns, presented by Mr P. Papalia [1] (444).
Gosnells Police and Citizens Youth Centre (PCYC) – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures the contained future of the Gosnells PCYC and that sufficient resources and funding are allocated to enable this to occur, presented by Mr C.J. Tallentire [1] (14).
Gosnells Police and Citizens Youth Centre (PCYC) – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures that a greater share of skilled work for major resources projects is performed in Western Australia, presented by Mr C.J. Tallentire [1] (38).
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Heavy Haulage on Albany Highway – requesting that the use of alternative routes for heavy haulage vehicles using Albany Highway between Armadale and Kelmscott be promoted by installing signage on Tonkin Highway, Albany Highway and Armadale Road, presented by Dr A.D. Buti [1] (110).
Household Fees and Charges – requesting that the Legislative Assembly voices the case of householders aggrieved by increases in fees and charges and provides relief for Western Australian householders trying to balance the household budget, presented by Mr C.J. Tallentire [3] (82).
Housing Wait List – requesting that the Legislative Assembly gives urgent attention to the housing needs of all Western Australians who are facing homelessness due to a critical shortage of affordable community housing properties, presented by Ms J.M. Freeman [1] (2).
Hunt Point Marine Precinct – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures the Government and BHP Billiton retracts the decision to develop the portion of Reserve Land known as Hunt Point, presented by Mr T.G. Stephens [1] (154).
Koondoola Property – requesting that the Legislative Assembly gives urgent attention to the housing security needs of the residents of 39 Koondoola Avenue and provide a security gate at the premise, presented by Ms J.M. Freeman [1] (8).
Land Speculation in Alkimos – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures that the suburbs of Alkimos and Englinton be kept free from property speculators, presented by Mr J.R. Quigley [1] (334).
Lesmurdie Senior High School – requesting that the Legislative Assembly takes full advantage and comprehensive action to ensure boundaries are reviewed so that children at East Kenwick and Orange Grove primary school’s may attend Lesmurdie Senior High School, presented by Mr A.J. Waddell [1] (90).
Livestock Animal Welfare – requesting that the Legislative Assembly funds the employment of six permanent full-time general inspectors in the Department of Local Government’s Animal Welfare Unit Inspectorate to ensure that the welfare of animals involved in live export are regularly and routinely monitored, presented by Ms L.L. Baker [1] (127).
Longreach Bay Hotel – requesting that the Legislative Assembly takes all necessary measures to ensure that the new Longreach Bay Hotel is subject to an environmental impact assessment by the Environmental Protection Authority so that the environmental values of Rottnest Island are not compromised, presented by Ms A.S. Carles [1] (545).
Meadow Springs Primary School – requesting that the Legislative Assembly recognises the massive growth in student numbers at the new Meadow Springs Primary School and ensures that all government immediately commences planning for, and construction of, a new primary school in the locality of Lakelands in Mandurah, presented by Mr D.A. Templeman [1] (164).
Midland Train Line – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures that the Barnett Government builds adequate car parking on the Midland train line, presented by Ms L.L. Baker [1] (25).
Midland Train Line – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures that the Barnett Government addresses continued issues of overcrowding on the Midland train line, as it has done on the Joondalup- Mandurah lines, presented by Ms L.L. Baker [2] (35). Parliamentary Digest 2012 97
Moore River Estuary Development – requesting that the Legislative Assembly supports the recommendation that the land adjoining the proposed Wilbinga Conservation Park be protected from future development, presented by Mr C.J. Tallentire [1], Ms L.L. Baker [2] (156).
Morley/Noranda Recreation Club – requesting that the Legislative Assembly directs the Minister for Sport and Recreation to approve funding of $800,000 to upgrade the Morley/Noranda Recreation Club, presented by Mr I.M. Britza [1] (309).
Murdoch Drive, Bateman – requesting that the Legislative Assembly supports the construction of a pedestrian overpass or underpass on Murdoch Drive in Bateman, presented by Mr C.C. Porter [1] (385).
National Insurance Disability Scheme – requesting that the Legislative Assembly calls upon the Premier to listen to the requests from Western Australian people with disabilities and immediately establishes a community reference group to advise on how a national disability insurance scheme may work best for Western Australia, presented by Mr C.J. Tallentire [1] (7).
New 24 Hour Police Station for Armadale – requesting that the Legislative Assembly implements the request for a new 24 hour police station in Armadale, presented by Mr A.J. Simpson [1] (10,152).
New Courthouse and 24 hour police station for Armadale – requesting that a new courthouse and a 24 hour 7 day a week public access police station in the City of Armadale be provided, presented by Dr A.D. Buti [1] (1822).
Newman Hospital – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures that some of the money generated from local mining operations is spent on health facilities for the people of Newman, presented by Mr V.A Catania [1] (245).
No Privatisation of Public Hospitals and Schools – requesting that Legislative Assembly urges the Premier to desist with the Government’s privatisation agenda for hospitals and schools, presented by Ms J.M. Freeman [1] (15).
Number 44 Bus Service – requesting that the Legislative Assembly reverses the Barnett Government’s decision to axe the Number 44 bus service, presented by Ms L.L. Baker [1] (77).
Nurses in Yalgoo – requesting that the two full-time nurses be employed in the town of Yalgoo, presented by Mr V.A. Catania [1] (56).
Nutritional Education for Students – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures that the curriculum on nutrition for primary schools students includes instruction on how to interpret nutritional panels appearing on food product packages, presented by Ms M.M. Quirk [1] (15).
‘Park and Ride’ Facilities Morley Bus Station – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures that appropriate parking is provided for commuters using Morley Bus Station, presented by Ms J.M. Freeman [1] (212).
Passive Smoking at Sporting Grounds – requesting that the Legislative Assembly recommend a ban to be placed on smoking at sporting grounds, presented by Mr I.C. Blayney [1] (125).
Peel Police District – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures that the Minister for Police and the Barnett Government significantly increase the number of police officers assigned to Mandurah
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and the Peel Region so that more police are visible in the streets, neighbourhoods and suburbs, presented by Mr D.A. Templeman [1] (486).
Permanent Doctor for Denham – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures the employment of a full time doctor in Denham to provide essential medical services and sufficient resources to meet requirements, presented by Mr V.A. Catania [1] (135).
Permanent Doctor for Denham – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures the employment of a full time doctor in Denham to provide essential medical services and sufficient resources to meet requirements, presented by Mr V.A. Catania [1] (135).
Permanent Park Home Residents – requesting that the State Government takes urgent action to help home residents obtain greater certainty in relation to their living arrangements into the future, presented by Mr T.G. Stephens [1] (15).
Perth Airport Third Runway – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures the government protects local residents in Beckenham and stops the plan by the Barnett Government for a third runway at Perth Airport, presented by Mr W.J. Johnston [1] (112).
Proposed Hammond Park High School – requesting that the Minister for Education immediately brings forward the development and construction of a High School at Hammond Park, presented by Mr F.M. Logan [4] (725).
Prostitution Bill – requesting that the Legislative Assembly either heavily amends the Western Australian Prostitution Bill 2011 such that brothels are not legalised in Western Australia, or rejects the bill completely, presented by Mr A. Kristicevic [1], Mr P. Abetz [3] (3666).
Prostitution Bill 2011 – requesting that the Legislative Assembly fully investigates the Swedish law and commits to phasing out all brothels, presented by Mr P. Abetz (2) (317).
Protection of Fremantle Heritage – requesting that the Legislative Assembly takes steps to ensure that the built heritage and human scale of Fremantle is protected, presented by Ms A.S. Carles [1] (442).
Quattro Estate, Queens Park – requesting the Legislative Assembly ensures the Department of Housing be directed to develop the group housing lots in Quattro Estate, Queens Park to be consistent with existing Quattro Design Guidelines and Planning Policy SRS230 [R8], and to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure the outcome enhances and benefits the Quattro Community directly, presented by Mr W.J. Johnston [1] (267).
Quinns Beach Tidal Pool – requesting that the Legislative Assembly supports the installation of a tidal pool at Quinns Beach, presented by Mr J.R. Quigley [1] (1799).
Road from Newman to Marble Bar – requesting that the State Government upgrades and seals the inland Pilbara road from Newman to Marble Bar, presented by Mr T.G. Stephens [1] (213).
Sale of Liquor in Western Australia – requesting that the Legislative Assembly removes the requirement that patrons be seated at a dining table at restaurants which have a license to serve liquor without a meal, presented by Mr E.S. Ripper [1] (42).
Save Midland Hospital – requesting that the Legislative Assembly urges government members to vote in favour of the No Privatisation of Midland Hospital Bill 2011, presented by Mr R.H. Cook [2] (161). Parliamentary Digest 2012 99
School Speed Signs Hawker Park Primary School – requesting that the Legislative Assembly to urgently install school speed signs on Hawker Avenue to provide a safer environment for students attending the school, presented by Ms A.R. Mitchell [1] (45).
Skilled Engineering and Fabrication Jobs – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures that a greater share of skilled work for major resources projects is performed in Western Australia, presented by Mr P. Papalia [1] (44).
Skilled Local Jobs – requesting that the Legislative Assembly takes full and comprehensive action to ensure a greater share of skilled work for major resource projects is performed in Western Australia, presented by Mr P.B. Watson [1], Ms L.L. Baker [2], Mr C.J. Tallentire [2], Ms M.M. Quirk [1], (181).
Skilled Local Jobs Bill 2011 – requesting that the Legislative Assembly supports the Skilled Local Jobs Bill 2011 with the objective of ensuring a greater share of skilled work for major resources projects is performed in Western Australia, presented by Mr E.S. Ripper [1] (63).
Smart Rider Terminal Kelmscott – requesting that a Smart Rider terminal at Kelmscott Newsagency, situated at the Kelmscott Village Shopping Centre, be provided, presented by Dr A.D. Buti [1] (339).
Thornlie Train Line – requesting that the Legislative Assembly calls upon the Barnett Government to embrace the extension of the Thornlie Line and fund urgent planning work without delay, presented by Mr C.J. Tallentire [2] (58).
Traffic Noise Burns Beach Road – requesting the Legislative Assembly extends the Mitchell Freeway north, connecting it to Neerabup Road, which will take much of the heavy traffic Burns Beach Road, and ensures adequate noise reduction treatments are placed along the southern side of Burns Beach Road, presented by Mr A.P O’Gorman [1] (63).
Trail Bike Strategy – requesting that the State Government ensures that off-road vehicles must be registered and have visible license plates so that police and other members of the community can report misuse of these vehicles, presented by Mr R.H. Cook [1] (104).
Trinity Medical Centre – requesting that the Legislative Assembly supports Trinity Medical Centre in its application to increase the number of onsite General Practitioners and support staff, along with the extension of after-hour operating times, presented by Mr J.J.M. Bowler [1] (1981).
Underground Power in South Perth – requesting that the Legislative Assembly supports the process of submerging the supply of electricity in the Moresby Ward in the City of South Perth, presented by Mr J.E. McGrath [2] (685).
Uphill Place, Wangara – requesting that the Legislative Assembly opens Uphill Place Wangara onto Wanneroo Road by constructing a left-in only entrance from Wanneroo Road into Uphill Place, presented by Mr P.T. Miles [1] (8).
Uranium Mining in Western Australia – requesting that the Legislative Assembly re-instates the ban on uranium mining in Western Australia, presented by Ms L.L. Baker [2], Mr C.J. Tallentire [3] (2017).
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Victims of Dennis McKenna – requesting that serious consideration is given to significantly raising the maximum compensation of $45,000 available to the victims of Denis McKenna, former warden at the state-run St Andrews Hostel in Katanning, presented by Mr P.B. Watson [2] (744).
Walkaway-Narngulu Road – requesting that the Legislative Assembly repairs and upgrades the Walkaway- Narngulu Road, replacing the section from Bootenal Road to Georgina Road, presented by Mr I.C. Blayney [1] (418).
Wanneroo and Warwick Road Intersection – requesting that the Legislative Assembly ensures the realignment of the traffic light phasing at the intersection of Wanneroo and Warwick Roads to limit inconvenience, delay, and congestion and to better reflect traffic flow patterns at the intersection, presented by Ms M.M. Quirk [1] (9).
Wubin-Mullewa Road – requesting that the Legislative Assembly commits to ongoing funding for the upgrade of the Wubin-Mullewa Road until its completion, presented by Mr G.A. Woodhams [1] (697).
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PETITIONS PRESENTED IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
(40 petitions) Figures appearing in square brackets indicate the number of petitions presented on the issue. The total number of signatures appearing on these petitions follows in round brackets.
Against Legalised Abortion –- Requests the Legislative Council to inquire into social and ethical impact from legalisation of abortion, presented by Hon N Goiran [1] (766 signatures).
Amendment 18 to the Shire of Kalamunda Local Planning Scheme No. 3 – Requesting the Legislative Council to inquire into the decision making processes, presented by Hon A Xamon [2] (91 signatures).
Anti-association Laws – Requesting the Legislative Council to oppose, presented by Hon G Watson [1] (84 signatures).
Australian Plague Locust hatchings in 2012 Program – Requests the Legislative Council to support, presented by Hon P Gardiner [1] (1 signature).
Banning of smoking at sporting grounds – Requests the Legislative Council to recommend to the State Government to support, presented by Hon B Ellis [1] (141 signatures).
Blood Donation Centre Services – Requests the Legislative Council recommend the State Government provide in all Regional Hospitals in Western Australia, presented by Hon B Ellis [1] (155 signatures).
Closure of Centre for Sustainable Living – Request the Legislative Council to seek an alternative solution to closure, presented by Hon S Talbot [1] (482 signatures).
Closure of Denmark Centre for Sustainable Living - Requests the Legislative Council oppose, presented by Hon S Talbot [1] (395 signatures).
Closure of the Cockburn Police Station – Requests the Legislative Council to oppose the closure, presented by Hon L MacLaren [1] (982 signatures).
Closure of Tier 3 Grain Freight Rail Lines – Requests the Legislative Council to investigate the decision making process for the closure of the Tier 3 Grain Freight Rail Lines across the wheatbelt, with particular consideration to the CBH business case, presented by Hon K Travers (47 signatures).
Container Deposit Scheme - Requesting the Legislative Council to call upon the State Government to introduce, presented by Hon S Ellery [4] (64 signatures).
Criminal Organisation Control Bill 2011 – Requesting the Legislative Council to oppose, presented by Hon G Watson [2] (639 signatures).
Domestic Violence – Request the Legislative Council to urge the Attorney General to review the laws Pertaining to domestic violence, presented by Hon S Ellery [1], Hon A Xamon [1] (2,916 signatures).
Energy costs levied on senior citizens of Western Australia – Requesting the Legislative Council to recommend that the State Government implement a concession, presented by Hon K Doust [2] (4539 signatures).
First Click and Second Click Computer Funding Cuts – Request the Legislative Council to oppose, presented by Hon L Ravlich [1] (185 signatures).
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Hydraulic Fracturing for Unconventional Gas – Request the Legislative Council to support the enactment of a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing, presented by Hon P Gardiner [2], Hon A Xamon [2], Hon G Watson [1], Hon S Talbot [1], Hon R Chapple [1], Hon A Farina [1] (2114 signatures).
Immediate Cessation of the Chlorination of Busselton’s Water Supply – Request the Legislative Council Support, presented by Hon A Farina [1] (7232 signatures).
Kwinana Industry Air Buffer Zone Extension – Requests the Legislative Council to call on the Government to consult with residents before a final decision is made on the buffer zone, presented by Hon L MacLaren [1] (153 signatures).
Leederville Gardens Retirement Village – Requests the Legislative Council Review the Retirement Village Legislation Act, presented by Hon L MacLaren [1] (51 signatures).
Live Cattle Exports – Request the Legislative Council to investigate the trade with a view to recommending a timeframe within which it can be permanently discontinued, presented by Hon L MacLaren [1] (18 signatures).
Moore River Development – Request the Legislative Council to oppose, presented by Hon L Savage [1] (29 signatures).
Perth Waterfront Project – Request the Legislative Council to inquire before any further work commences on this project, presented by Hon K Doust [6], Hon M Mischin [1], Hon L MacLaren [1] (21,754 signatures).
Petition for better rail and bus services between Mandurah, Fremantle, Armadale and Perth – Recommend the Minister for Transport take measures to improve the efficiency and sustainability of public transport, presented by Hon L MacLaren [1] (90 signatures).
Petition in relation to proposed mining near the Horizontal Falls, Buccaneer Archipelago, Kimberley Western Australia, presented by Hon L MacLaren [1] (4 signatures).
Redevelopment of Laverton Hospital – Request the Legislative Council to support the residents of Laverton for a hospital redevelopment, presented by Hon W Duncan [3] (469 signatures).
Regional Resource Recovery Centre Canningvale – Requesting the Legislative Council to recommend a renewal of the licence, presented by Hon L MacLaren [1] (463 signatures).
Request the Legislative Council to “support the Government to reverse the previous decision to send year seven children to high school”, presented by Hon P Gardiner [1] (1 signature).
Review of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 – Requests the Legislative Council consider rejecting the proposed change to the AHA, presented by Hon R Chapple [2], Hon L MacLaren [1] (263 signatures).
Royal Commission into the Sandalwood Industry run by Forest Product Commission – Requests the Legislative Council support, presented by Hon W Duncan [1] (1936 signatures).
Save the Denmark Music and Arts Program – Request the Legislative Council Support, presented by Hon C Holt [2], Hon G Watson [1], Hon S Talbot[1] (1175 signatures).
Stop the Chlorination of the Busselton Water Supply – Request the Legislative Council support, presented by Hon A Farina [1] (969 signatures).
Swan Valley Planning Act 1995 – residents opposed to any changes to the Swan Valley Planning Act 1995 and request the Legislative Council to support the current Act, presented by Hon M Benson- Lidholm [1] (1560 signatures).
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To repeal the destructive powers of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority and Local Governments and to put to a referendum any further destruction of our public assets and our mature and heritage trees on the Perth Esplanade Reserve and all other public green spaces that are of value to our communities – Request that the Legislative Council support, presented by Hon L MacLaren [1] (222 signatures).
Toxic odour in Geraldton, requesting the Legislative Council to recommend that an independent inquiry is established to determine the source and identity of the odour, presented by Hon B Ellis [1] (26 signatures).
Uranium Mining in Western Australia – Request the Legislative Council to oppose, presented by Hon L Savage [1] (21 signatures).
WA Jobs from WA Resources – Requests the Legislative Council support legislation ensuring skilled work for major resources projects is performed in Western Australia, presented by Hon L Savage [1] (60 signatures).
Wajarri People’s Trust – Requests the Legislative Council recommend an appointment of a new Trustee and implementation of a new Advisory Committee, presented by Hon B Ellis [1] (170 signatures).
Western Australia’s lack of affordable housing and the impact it’s now having on our families – Request the Legislative Council give this matter urgent attention, presented by Hon A Hayden [1] (94 signatures).
Western Australian Listed Threatened Species – Requesting the Legislative Council to inquire and report on the adequacy of, and any desirable changes to existing Government legislation, pertaining to land use and/or land management, presented by Hon G Watson [1] (5,454 signatures).
Woodside LNG land based Pluto development on site A and B on the Burup Peninsula – Request the Legislative Council oppose, subject to investigation, presented by Hon L MacLaren [1] (15 signatures).