LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
VALEDICTORY SPEECHES OF MS DAWN WALKER, MR JEREMY BUCKINGHAM AND MR SCOT MACDONALD
Minister says-
Mr PRESIDENT:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
1. That on Tuesday, 20 November 2018, proceedings be interrupted at approximately 6.00 pm, but not so as to interrupt a member speaking, to enable Ms Dawn Walker to give her valedictory speech without any question before the chair.
2. That on Wednesday, 21 November 2018, proceedings be interrupted at approximately 5.30 pm, but not so as to interrupt a member speaking, to enable Mr Jeremy Buckingham and then Mr Scot MacDonald to give their valedictory speeches without any question before the chair.
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Revd Nile says-
Mr PRESIDENT:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
1. That this House expresses and place on record its deep regret in the loss· sustained to the State by the death on 11 October 2018 of the Honourable Marie May Bignold, a former member of this House from 1984 to 1991.
2. That this resolution be communicated by the President to the family of the deceased.
Signed
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Mr Clarke says
Mr PRESIDENT:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
I. That this House notes that:
(a) on Sunday 28 October 2018 the President Mr Harry Danalis and the Board of the Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales hosted a cocktail party at the Greek Community Club, Lakemba in remembrance and commemoration of the 78th anniversary of Greek National Day, 28 October 1940,
(b) those who attended as special guests included: (i) Mr Christos Karras, Consul-General of Greece in Sydney, (ii) Mr Harry Danalis, President, Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales, (iii) the Very Reverend Prohoros Anastasiadis representing His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos of the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia, (iv) Mr Michael Tsilimos, Secretary, Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales, (v) the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice, (vi) Mr Chris Minns MP, Shadow Minister for Water, (vii) the Honourable Courtney Houssos MLC, Temporary Chair of Committees, (viii) Mrs Ekaterini Gkikiza, Consul, Greek Economics and Commercial Affairs in Sydney, (ix) Councillor Paula Masselos, Waverley Council, (x) Mr Efthymios Kallos, Executive Producer, Greek Program SBS, (xi) representatives of numerous Hellenic community organisations, and
( c) those who participated in the official proceedings included: (i) students Maria Kakali, Maria Georgakopoulou, Angeliki Georgakopoulou and Ionee Georgakopoulou from the School "Greek Like in Greece" at Clemton Park who sang the Australian and Greek National Anthems, (ii) students of the Greek afternoon schools of the Greek Orthodox community of New South Wales. who performed Greek dances under the direction of dance teacher Paroula Thurban.
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2. That this House:
(a) commends the Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales for its successful holding of a function to commemorate the 78th anniversary of Greek National Day, and
(b) extends greetings to the Hellenic community on the occas10n of the 78th anniversary of Greek National Day.
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Mrs Roussos says -
Mr President:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
I. That this House notes that:
(a) Foodbank is the largest food relief organisation in Australia, and
(b) on Monday 15 October 2018, Foodbank released their 2018 Hunger Report which revealed that: (i) 4 million Australians had experienced food insecurity in the last 12 months, (ii) 51 per cent of those seeking assistance are employed, (iii) those living in regional Australia are a third more likely to face food insecurity than their city counterparts, (iv) females are 31 per cent more likely than males to experience food insecurity, (v) the situation is getting worse, with half of Foodbank's charity partners reported an increase in the number of people seeking assistance.
2. That this House:
(a) consistent with the recent Legislative Council inquiry into fresh food prices, recognises that food insecurity is a growing problem faced by individuals and families across New South Wales, especially in regional and remote areas,
(b) thanks F oodbank for the important work it does, and . M~~ (c) condemns the Federal Liberal-National Government for cutlint(their funding by $323 000 - almost a half - in the middle of a droug'ht and six weeks before Christmas.
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I:\LC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 2018\General notices\Houssos 181113 Foodbank.docx I move that this House notes:
1. Move to condemn the Melbourne Terror attack that occurred on Friday 9th November on Bourke St, Melbourne. 2. We acknowledge that our thoughts and prayers go to those who were harmed in the attack, including one victim that was fatally wounded and two more victims who were wounded. 3. We acknowledge the role of the Victorian Police and brave bystanders who risked their lives to stop the attacker. 4. We acknowledge the words of our Prime Minister, "I condemn the act of terrorism in Melbourne today that has tragically taken the life of a fellow Australian who has died as a result of this evil and cowardly attack. Australians will never be intimated by these appalling attacks and we will continue to go about our lives and enjoy the freedoms that the terrorists detest."
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Mr Amato says-
Mr PRESIDENT:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
1. That this House notes that:
(a) on 9 November 2018, Armistice 1918-2018 Australia Remembers in partnership with the Returned Serviceman's League Australia and Campbelltown City Council held "A day to remember" at Mawson Park, Campbelltown,
(b) the function was organised with local schools to commemorate Armistice Day,
( c) the following schools participated in the commemorations: (i) Ambarvale Public School, (ii) Bardia Public School, (iii) Blairmount Public School, (iv) Bradbury Public School, (v) Campbelltown Performing Arts High School, (vi) Claymore Public School, (vii) Hurlstone Agricultural School, (viii) Ingleburn High School, (ix) Ingleburn Public School, (x) John Warby Public School, (xi) Minto Pubfic School, (xii) Mount Carmel Catholic College, (xiii) Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Primary School, (xiv) Rosemeadow Public School, (xv) Sarah Redfern High School, (xvi) St Patrick's College for Girls, (xvii) Thomas Reddall High School, (xviii) Woodland Road Public School,
(d) the following school students addressed the service: (i) Sina Barren - Opening Remembrance Day Address, (ii) Caius Cassar - The Cenotaph, (iii) Teresa Berreto - The Honour Guard, (iv) Liana Eaves -The Origin of Remembrance Day,
I:\LC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 2018\General notices\Amato 181113 Annistice Day.doc (v) Rachel Teshome - The Origin of Remembrance Day, (vi) Payton Ivancic - The Origin of Remembrance Day, (vii) Kate Ripoll - The Origin of Remembrance Day, (viii) Kiara Beggs - The Origin of Remembrance Day, (ix) Henry Noovao - The Unknown Soldier, (x) Janita Leota-Brown - The Unknown Soldier, (xi) Emily Dean - The Unknown Soldier, (xii) Laila Issa - The Unknown Soldier, (xiii) Sophia Tiatia - The Unknown Soldier, (xiv) Natalie Phimmasone - The Unknown Soldier, (xv) Dawn Peralta - Medals and Ribbons, (xvi) Cameron Nonenmacher - Rosemary and the Red Poppy, (xvii) Natalie Watts - Rosemary and the Red Poppy, (xviii) Jorja Smith- Rosemary and the Red Poppy, (xix) Max Dawson - Rosemary and the Red Poppy, (xx) William Barati - Rosemary and the Red Poppy,
(e) poems were read by the following school students: (i) Benjamin Anderson, (ii) Bianca Brticevich, (iii) Leo Min,
(f) wreaths were laid on the Cenotaph by the following: (i) the Mayor of Campbelltown - Councillor George Brticevic, (ii) City ofCampbelltown RSL Sub-Branch, (iii) the Hon. Lou Amato MLC, (iv) Hurlstone Agricultural High School -Ada Wing and Leena Nguyen, (v) St Patricks College for Girls - Stephanie Ellsmore and Abby Malone, (vi) Campbelltown Performing Arts High School - Harjot Singh-Bui and Adriana Britain, (vii) Ingleburn High School - Ricardo Kelly and Malinda Gounder, (viii) Sarah Redfern High School - Annabelle Prakashan and Sarah Thammavong, (ix) Ambarvale Public School - Jeremy Ivkovitch and Hayley Bannister, (x) Claymore Public School - Sesa Mapasua and Feagaiga Leausa, (xi) Blairmount Public School - Brodie Condran and Alyssa Rattanathip, (xii) Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Primary School - Jayden Wolczak and Isabella Nunes, (xiii) Rosemeadow Public School - Carolina Gonzalez and Letisha Rota Bristow, (xiv) Ingleburn Public School - Ritisha Maxwell and Mitchel Elphick, (xv) Woodland Road Public School- Charlie Zammit and Charlotte Wasson, (xvi) Bardia Public School - Mitchel Fleming and Milica Savic, (xvii) Minto Public School - Anoka Thilakan and Romina Ahmad, (xviii) Bradbury Public School - Brix Belen and Tanisha Zaman, (xix) John Warby Public School- Jacob Gillard and Tara Simpson, (xx) Mount Carmel Catholic College - Caitlin McGing and Tyris Cartilla, (xxi) Thomas Reddall High School - Ryley Pelaez and Aiden Antonino,
(g) Saneesh Prasad and Wayswin Halim discussed why we sound the bugle in the "Last Post" and "Reveille,
I:\LC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 2018\General notices\Amato 181113 Armistice Day.doc (h) Angel Villegas discussed the "Ode of Remembrance",
(i) Tiam-Li played the "Battles O'er",
G) Benjamin Nguyen and Gabriella Monteiro recited the "Ode of Remembrance",
(k) the Last Post and Reveille were performed by Natalie Eagles, and
(I) one minute's silence was observed at the closing of ceremony.
2. That this House acknowledges:
(a) the participation of local schools in the Campbelltown area,
(b) the contribution of many school students in honouring the importance of Armistice Day,
(c) the organisers of the event, Armistice 1918-2018, Returned Serviceman's League Australia and Campbelltown City Council, and
(d) the sacrifice of all men and women who fought to keep Australia free.
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Mr Pearson says-
Mr PRESIDENT:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
1. That this House commends the works of Thomas Hardy, poet and author who
(a) was born near Dorchester in 1840 into a stonemason's family, and
(b) became renowned for his poetry and novels critiquing the social mores of Victorian and Edwardian England.
2. That this House notes that Thomas Hardy's poem "The Man He Killed":
(a) reflects upon the senselessness of two strangers engaging in mortal combat on a battlefield, and
(b) for reasons unexplored, and in acknowledgement that had they met outside the arena of war, they would likely have shared a drink together in friendship.
3. That this House, in honour of the centenary of the World War One armistice:
(a) contemplates the folly and tragedy of sending humans and animals to war, and
(b) considers the words of Hardy's poem: Had he and I but met By some old ancient inn, We should have sat us down to wet Right many a nipperkin!
"But ranged as infantry, And staring face to face, I shot at him as he at me, And killed him in his place.
"I shot him dead because - Because he was my foe, Just so: my foe of course he was;
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"He thought he'd 'list, perhaps, Off-hand like -just as I- Was out of work- had sold his traps - No other reason why.
"Yes; quaint and curious war is! You shoot a fellow down You'd treat if met where any bar is, Or help to half-a-crown."
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Mr Moselmane says~
Mr PRESIDENT:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
1. That this House notes that:
(a) Dr Anne Fairbairn AM, passed away at the age of 90 on Monday 22 October 2018,
(b) Dr Fairbairn was an iconic Australian poet, artist, joumalist and a long time bridge builder between Australia and the Arab world,
( c) Dr Fairbairn championed the rights of Palestinians and Indigenous Australians and was a great supporter of the Arab Australian community,
(d) Dr Fairbairn was the granddaughter of Australia's fourth Prime Minister, George Reid,
(e) Dr Fairbairn's poetry has been translated and published in Arabic, Persian and Turkish and she has lectured extensively at universities in the Arab world and Asia on Australian poetry, and
(f) in September 2005 Dr Fairbairn received the award, 'Living for Others - Promoting Peace through Media, Arts and Culture' from the International and Inter-Religious Federation for World Peace presented in Sydney by Professor Marie Bashir AO, Governor of New South Wales.
2. That this House notes the contribution of Dr Fairbairn to the New South Wales community, and extend its condolences to her family.
Signed
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Ms Walker says-
Mr PRESIDENT:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
I. That this House:
(a) notes that the North Coast community rejects water mining, which threatens shared groundwater resources, local hydrology systems and results m a significant increase in heavy vehicle movements on rural roads, and
(b) recognises community members who have been involved in recent protests against water mining in response to a legitimate and growing concern over its impacts.·
2. That this House calls on the Govermnent to listen to the community and support their calls to ban water mining on the North Coast.
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Mr Clarke says-
Mr PRESIDENT:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
1. That this House notes that:
(a) on Sunday 4 November 2018 the NSW Association of Jewish Service and Ex Service Men and Women under the Patronage of His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret'd), Governor of New South Wales held its 2018 Communal Wreath-Laying and Remembrance Day Service at the Sydney Jewish Museum's NSW Jewish War Memorial at Darlinghurst,
(b) those who attended as guests included: (i) Lieutenant-General K. Gillespie AC DSC CSM (Ret'd) who delivered the Occasional Address, (ii) Mr Mark Taylor MP, Parliamentary Secretary for the Centenary of ANZAC, Counter-Terrorism, Corrections and Veterans representing the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier, (iii) Mr Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron representing Mr Luke Foley MP, Opposition Leader, (iv) Mr Roger Selby, President ofNAJEX who presided over the service, (v) the Honourable Scott Farlow MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier and Leader of the House in the Legislative Council, (vi) the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice, (vii) Cir Peter Cavanagh, Mayor of the Municipality of Woollahra, (viii) Cir Steven Lewis, Waverley Council representing the Mayor of Waverley, Cir John Wakefield, (ix) Cir Will Nemesh, Waverley Council, (x) Mr Lesli Berger, President of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, (xi) Mr Peter Wertheim AM, Chief Executive Officer of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry who recited the Remembrance prayer, (xii) ·Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins OAM, Australian Army Chaplain who delivered an introduction to the service, (xiii) Rabbi Y ossi Friedman, Royal Australian Air Force Chaplain, (xiv) Rabbi Rafi Kasierblueth, United States Navy Chaplain who gave the Benediction,
I:\LC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 2018\General notices\Clarke 181113 NSW Association of Jewish Service and Ex Service Men and Women.doc (xv) Rabbi David Slavin, NSW Ambulance and NSW Fire and Rescue Service Chaplain, (xvi) Dr Keith Shilkin AM who gave a tribute to the late Sir John Monash GSMGKCBVD, . (xvii) Mr Norman Symon RFD ED who recited the Ode To The Fallen, (xviii) Erez Silberman, Year 10 student at Moriah College who sounded the Last Post and Reveille and played the National Anthems, (xix) Uncle David Williams representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veterans and Services Association, (xx) Mr Harvey Baden who introduced Lieutenant-General K. Gillespie AC DSC CSM (Ret'd), (xxi) Mr Roy Steinman who recited the Mourners Kaddish, (xxii) Mr Peter Allen who received a Certificate of Appreciation for his work as National Co-ordinator of the Centenary of Anzac - Jewish Program, (xxiii) students representing Sydney Jewish High Schools, representatives of Sydney Legacy, Jewish Scouts, Jewish communal leaders, members of NAJEX, Jewish media and friends of the Jewish community,
(c) those who gave Readings from the Book of Psalms were Lesli Berger, Roger Selby and representatives of the 3rd Rose Bay Scout Group and Mount Sinai College students Talia Banari, Eitan Hamilton, Mia Levin and Tanner Weinbren,
(d) the Wreath Laying was conducted by Monica Kleinman with Tiam-Li MacKenzie as the Piper,
(e) the Memorial Lights were kindled by Yvonne Abadee, Gloria Allen, Ruth Lilian OAM, Janet Merkur and Tracey Waxman,
(f) the winners of this year's NAJEX Youth Leadership Awards demonstrating the qualities of integrity, loyalty, courage, innovation and teamwork and which were presented by Lieutenant-General K. Gillespie AC DSC CSM (Ret'd) were: (i) Levi Hoffman, Kesser Torah College, (ii) Maya Michael, Moriah College, (iii) Vincent Ng, Masada College, and
(g) those who comprise the current executive ofNAJEX are: (i) Roger Selby, President, (ii) Monica Kleinman and Norman Symon RFD ED, Vice-Presidents, (iii) John Green, Honorary Secretary, (iv) Harvey Baden, Lesley Baroid and Dr. Keith Shilkin AM, Board Members, and (v) Charles Aronson, Immediate Past President.
2. That this House commends the NSW Association of Jewish Service and Ex-Service Mena and Women for:
(a) its hosting of the NSW Jewish Community's 2018 Communal Wreath Laying and Remembrance Day Service held at the Sydney Jewish Museum's NSW Jewish War Memorial at Darlinghurst on Sunday 4 November 2018, and
I:\LC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 2018\General notices\Clarke 181113 NSW Association of Jewish Service and Ex . Service Men and Women.doc (b) its ongoing work in representing and assisting Jewish Service and Ex Servicemen and women, and in keeping alive the memory of those who have made the supreme sacrifice in defence of our nation and its freedoms.
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NOTICE OF MOTION-DISALLOWANCE
Mr Shoebridge says-
Mr PRESIDENT:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
That, under section 41 of the Interpretation Act 1987, this House disallows the Sydney Olympic Park Authority Regulation 2018, published on the NSW Legislation website on 31 August 2018.
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Mr Moselmane says-
Mr PRESIDENT:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
1. That this House notes that:
(a) on Monday 5 November, the School of Languages and Cultures in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Sydney and the Australian Egyptian Forum Council co-presented a lecture by Professor Ashraf Sabri on Egypt and the ANZACs in the Middle East Campaign of World War One,
(b} Professor Sabri's lecture focussed on the important role Egypt played during the First World War, especially on its contribution to the deployments of Australian troops and other allied armies that camped and trained on Egyptian soil during the Middle East campaign, and
(c) the lecture shed light on the comradery between the ANZACs and the Egyptian troops, who fought together alongside the Allies of 18 countries against the invading German-led Ottoman Army for the liberation of Syria, Palestine, Lebanon and Iraq and the defence of the Suez Canal in 1915.
2. That this House further notes that:
(a) this is Professor Sabri's second trip.to Australia, following his first visit in 2015 attending the 100 year commemoration of World War One onANZAC Day, and
(b) Professor Sabri is a highly respected Professor of Military History at the Nasser . Military Academy in Cairo, Egypt and has dedicated the last 18 years of his life to researching the history of World War One, with particular focus on Egypt's role during this war.
3. That this House notes the work of Professor Sabri in bringing attention to the significant relationship between the ANZACs and Egyptian troops and congratulates the University of Sydney and the Australian Egyptian Forum Council for highlighting that relationship.
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Mr Clarke says-
Mr PRESIDENT:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
1. That this House notes that:
(a) on Saturday 27 October 2018 the Council of Indian Australians Inc. hosted the Little India Fair 2018 in Harris Park attended by several thousand members and friends of the Indian-Australian community, and
(b) those who attended the opening ceremony of the Fair as special guests included: (i) Councillor Patricia Prociv representing the Lord Mayor of the City of Parramatta, (ii) the Honourable Ray Williams MP, Minister for Multiculturalism and Disability Services, (iii) Ms Jodi McKay MP, Shadow Minister for Transport, Roads, Maritime and Freight, (iv) Mr S. K. Verma, Vice-Consul General of India in Sydney, (v) Ms Julie Owens MP, Federal Member for Parramatta, (vi) Dr Geoff Lee MP, State Member for Parramatta and Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Western Sydney and Multiculturalism, (vii) the Honourable Scott Farlow MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier and Leader of the House in the Legislative Council, (viii) the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice, (ix) Ms Julia Finn MP, State Member for Granville, (x) Mr Mark Taylor MP, Parliamentary Secretary for the Centenary of ANZAC, Counter-Terrorism, Corrections and Veterans, (xi) Mr Damien Tudehope MP, State Member for Epping, (xii) the Honourable Daniel Mookhey MLC, (xiii) Mr Kevin Conolly MP, State Member for Riverstone, (xiv) Councillors Steven Issa and Sameer Pandey, Parramatta Council, (xv) Councillors Susai Benjamin and Moninder Singh, Blacktown Council, (xvi) Councillor Reena Jethi, Hills Shire Council, (xvii) Councillor Suman Saha, Cumberland Council, (xviii) representatives of numerous Indian community organisations.
I:ILC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 20!8\General notices\Clarke 18! 113 Little India Fair.doc 2. That this House congratulates the Council of Indian Australians Inc. for organising the Little India Fair held at Harris Park on Saturday 27 October 2018, particularly its Committee comprising:
(a) Mr Mohit Kumar, President,
(b) Mr Nitin Shukla, Vice President and Cultural Director,
(c) Mr Sanjay Deshwal, Secretary and Event Director,
(d) Mr Shail Wadhwa, Joint Secretary and Cultural Manager,
(e) Mr Ashish Desai, Executive Committee Member and Stall Manager,
(f) Mr Praful Desai, Public Officer and Marketing Manager, and
(g) Mr Tony Colaco, Media Director.
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Mr Moselmane says-·
Mr PRESIDENT:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
1. That this House notes that:
(a) on Tuesday 20 November 2018 the annual White Ribbon event will be held in the New South Wales Parliament, organised by White Ribbon Foundation Ambassador, Vincent De Luca OAM and hosted by the Honourable Shaoquett Moselmane MLC,
(b) this year's event will raise funds for the White Ribbon Foundation, the Redfern Womens' and Girls' Emergency Centre as well as the Brewarrina Safe House, all of which· do outstanding work and are committed to supporting and caring for victims of violence,
(c) the White Ribbon campaign has been remarkably successful in making violence against women part of the national conversation,
( d) White Ribbon ccontinues to inspire men to · understand and to embrace the incredible potential they have to be a part of positive change,
(e) in 2017, White Ribbon raised over $5.5 million to fund primary prevention initiatives including public information and awareness raising campaigns, partnerships and political advocacy, and educational resources programs in schools and workplaces, and
(f) last year's parliamentary event raised $60,000 and over the last ten years the event has helped raise over $600,000.
2. That this House notes the work of White Ribbon Foundation, the Redfern Womens' and Girls' Emergency Centre, the Brewarrina Safe House as well as White Ribbon Ambassadors in ensuring that all women can live in safety, free from violence and abuse. . / /?.~ £/ S1gned____,ll/""-----~'~~----"'-~--=---~-""""""'.,,,_-=-
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Mr Clarke says
Mr PRESIDENT:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
1. That this House notes that:
(a) on Friday 21 September 2018 in the Stranger's Dining Room, NSW Parliament House, Sydney the Reserve Forces Day Council held a formal luncheon under the Patronage of His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret'd), Governor of New South Wales to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Reserve Forces Day Council,
(b) the 20th Anniversary Luncheon marks two decades since the first Reserve Forces Day Parade in 1998 and this year's parades held on 1 July 2018 across Australia were the last to be held in most cities with the Council focusing on its custodianship and development of its archival materials relating to the Reserve Forces,
(c) the Reserves Forces Day Council is made up for former members of the Army, Navy and Air Force Reserve Forces who voluntarily organise events around Australia on Reserve Forces Day which is the anniversary date of the re formation of the Citizens Military Forces after the Second World War on 1 July 1948,and
(d) those who attended this year's formal luncheon included: (i) Professor The Honourable Dame Mari.e Bashir AD CVO, former Governor ofNew South Wales, (ii) the Honourable Tim Fischer AC, National and NSW Chairman of the Reserve Forces Day Council, (iii) Senator Jim Molan AC CSC Major-General (Ret'd) representing the Honourable Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia, (iv) the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice representing the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier, (v) Reverend the Honourable Fred Nile MLC, Assistant President of the Legislative Council and Mrs Silvana Nile, (vi) Brigadier the Honourable Max Willis RFD ED CSI, former President of the Legislative Council,
I:\LC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 2018\General notices\Clarke 181113 Reserve Forces Day Council luncheon.doc (vii) Lieutenant-Colonel John Moore OAM RFD ED (Ret'd), National Executive Officer and NSW Deputy Chairman RFDC, (viii) Colonel Jeff Dunn OAM CSM RFS (Ret'd), Chairman ofRFDC Darwin, (ix) Major Irving Warren RFD ED (Ret'd), President, Association of 17 Infantry Battalions, (x) Major Dick Adams APM OAM RFD (Ret'd), Conunander, Chauvel Light Horse Squadron, (xi) The. Honourable Bronwyn Bishop, (xii) . Miss Jessie Street, (xiii) Conunander Sandy Street SC, (xiv) Major Frank Woodhams OAM ED (Ret'd), (xv) the Band of 1/15 Royal NSW Lancers who performed together with Corporal Liz Smith, (xvi) Lynn Scott and Ilona Birta, RFDC members who together with other volunteers assisted in the logistical details of the luncheon, (xvii) serving and former members of the Reserve Forces.
2. That this House:
(a) congratulates the Reserve Forces Day Council on the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of its foundation and conunends it for its tireless and good work over the past 20 years, and
(b) conunends all Reservists for their conunitment to our country and for their contribution in helping to maintain the Australian Defence Force's capability.
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Mr Moselmane says-
Mr PRESIDENT:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
1. That this House notes that:
(a) at the 2018 Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) Gala Dinner on Queensland's Gold Coast, the prestigious Tony Staley award was presented to Paten El Dana OAM and 2MPM, and
(b) the prestigious Tony Staley award recognises the following achievements: . (i) the station or initiative is able to demonstrate a clear vision and strategy, (ii) management uses best governance practices to contribute to the station or initiative's sustainability, (iii) the station or initiative provides compelling and creative programming that serves its community of interest, (iv) the station or initiative's activities have clear benefits for the community and the community broadcasting sector as a whole, (v) the station or initiative demonstrates a considered approach to its technical and online operations.
2. That this House congratulates Paten El Dana OAM and 2MPM Islamic Radio Station. for winning the Tony Staley 2018 award at the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia.
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Mr Clarke says
Mr PRESIDENT:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
I. That this House notes that:
(a) on Sunday 28 October 2018 the Federation of Indian Associations of New South Wales held a Diwali Fair 2018 at Holroyd Gardens, Merrylands which was attended by approximately 10,000 members and friends of the Indian-Australian community, and
(b) those who attended as special guests included: (i) the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier, (ii) Mr Luke Foley MP, Opposition Leader, (iii) the Honourable Ray Williams MP, Minister for Multiculturalism and Disability Services, (iv) Ms Jodi McKay MP, Shadow Minister for Transport, Maritime and Freight, (v) Dr Geoff Lee MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, (vi) Mr Mark Taylor MP, Parliamentary Secretary for the Centenary of ANZAC, Counter-Terrorism, Corrections and Veterans, (vii) Dr Hugh McDermott MP, Member for Prospect, (viii) Ms Julia Finn MP, Member for Granville, (ix) the Honourable Daniel Mookhey MLC, (x) Ms Julie Owens MP, Federal Member for Parramatta, (xi) Councillor Greg Cummings, Mayor of Cumberland Council, (xii) Councillor Suman Saha, Cumberland Council, (xiii) Councillor Sameer Pandey, City of Parramatta Council, (xiv) Councillor Ola Hamed, Cumberland Council, (xv) representatives of numerous Indian-Australian community organisations.
2. That this House commends:
(a) the Federation of Indian Associations of New South Wales for its organising of the successful Diwali Fair 2018 held at Holroyd Gardens on Sunday 28 October 2018., particularly its President Dr Yadu Singh and his team comprising: (i) Mr Kumar Madappa, Vice President, (ii) Dr Naveen Shukla, Secretary,
I:\LC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 2018\General notices\Clarke 181113 Diwali Fair.doc (iii) Mr Baljit Khare, Treasurer, (iv) Committee members comprising: Mr Neeraj Yadav, Mr Vithal Maddala, Mr Vijesh Khanna, Mr Surender Bhogal, Mr. Dhruv Jolly, Mr Vipul Goyal, Mr Amber Mahan, Mr Mayank Sharma and Mr John Niven together with Mr Rajiv Chaudhri, Councillor Suman Saha and Cumberland Council staff, and.
(b) the Indian-Australian community for its ongoing contribution to the cultural, social and economic life of New South Wales.
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I:\LC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 2018\General notices\Clarke 181113 Diwali Fair.doc LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
NOTICE OF MOTION
Mr Moselmane says-
Mr PRESIDENT:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
1. That this House notes that:
(a) the Banksia Tigers Football Club Inc. was founded in 2005 by a group of local business people and professionals with a common goal to deliver sporting and recreational services to the wider community,
(b) since its inception, the club has grown from 70 players in 2005 to more than 600 players and volunteers in 2018, making Gardiner Park, Banksia their home ground, and
(c) the Banksia Tigers has emerged as a most successful club within the St George district with several successes stories including:
(i) the Premier League Men's Champions in 2010, 2012 and the current 2018 Champions, (ii) the Women's Premier League Minor Premiers in 2015, 2017, 2018, and Club Champions for 2017 and 2018, (iii) President Hassan Chebli was awarded Gold Medal Winner for 2018 by the St George Football Association, (iv) the Banksia Tigers were the 2013 St George Association Club Champions.
2. That this House notes the successes of Banksia Tigers and congratulate club executives, mums and dads for their ongoing commitment to sport and young people in the St George region and to wish them every success with their 2019 competition year.
Signed (L~
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Mr Clarke says
Mr PRESIDENT:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
I. That this House notes that:
(a) on Tuesday 2 October 2018 at the Gallery Room of the State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, the Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Sydney, Mr Peter Silberberg, hosted a reception to celebrate the Day of German Unity which celebrates re-unification of Germany on 3 October 1990, and
(b) those who attended as guests included: (i) · Mr Michael Miller, Official Secretary to the Governor of New South Wales representing His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret'd), Governor ofNew South Wales, (ii) the Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO, former Governor of New South Wales, (iii) Mr Jonathan O'Dea MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier and Treasurer representing the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier, (i:v) the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice representing the Honourable David Elliot MP, Minister for Counter Terrorism, Corrections and Veterans Affairs, (v) Mr Greg Aplin MP, Member for Albury, (vi) Mr Gareth Ward MP, Member for Kiama, Parliamentary Secretary for Education and the Illawarra and South Coast, (vii) Mrs Susan Hunt, Executive Director of the State Library of New South Wales, (viii) representatives of various German-Australian community organisations.
2. That this House extends greetings and congratulations to the Federal Republic of Germany and the German-Australian community on the occasion of the celebration of the Day of German Unity marking the re-unification of Germany on 3 October 1990.
Signed~
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I:\LC\House Papers\Loqs aod Notices 2018\General notices\Clarke 181113 Day of German Unity.doc LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
NOTICE OF MOTION
Mr Moselmane says-
Mr PRESIDENT:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
1. Thatthis House notes that:
(a) the Macedonian Literary Association "Grigor Prlichev" was fonned on 31 March 1978, with the purpose of uniting Macedonian emigrants in Australia who actively participate in the field of literature to preserve Macedonian literary language and literature,
(b) the Association celebrated its 40th anniversary on Friday 19 October 2018 at Hurstville City Theatre,
(c) the event featured the best poem and short story of the year awards, short drama perfonnances by the Macedonian Theatre of Sydney and traditional music perfonnance by "Ilinden" Ensemble,
(d) the event also saw the launch of the following books: (i) 'Rainbow', an Anthology of Macedonian Poetry in Australia, (ii) 'Going Abroad for a Little Luck' by Grozdan Jovanovski, (iii) 'The Stone of Robi' by Dushan Ristevski,
(e) over the last four decades, the Association has held annual poetry and short story award-winning competitions for adults and children, and
(f) a certificate of appreciation was presented to the Hon Shaoquett Moselmane MLC, Opposition Whip, for his valuable contribution in promoting the Macedonian language and community.
2. That this House congratulates the President of the Macedonian Literary Association, Dushan Ristevski, and his entire team for their ongoing contribution towards preserving the Macedonian identity, language, culture and historical achievements.
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Mr Clarke says
Mr PRESIDENT:
I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:
1. That this House notes that:
(a) on Saturday 27 October 2018 at the Granville Town Hall, Granville, the Indian Support Center Inc. held its third annual dinner attended by members and friends of the Indian-Australian community,
(b) those who attended as special guests included: (i) Mr Subba Rao V arigonda, President, Indian Support Centre, (ii) Dr Geoff Lee MP, State Member for Parramatta and Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Western Sydney and Multiculturalism, (iii) Ms Julie Owens MP, Federal Member for Parramatta, Shadow Assistant Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Australia, (iv) Ms Julia Finn MP, State Member for Granville, (v) Mr Kevin Conolly MP, State Member for Riverstone, (vi) Ms Michelle Rowland MP, Federal Member for Greenway, Shadow Minister for Communications, (vii) the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice and Mrs Marisa Clarke, · (viii) the Consul for the Consulate-General of India in Sydney, (ix) Councillor Moninder Singh, Blacktown Council representing Mayor Stephen Bali MP, (x) Councillor Suman Saha, Cumberland Council representing Mayor Greg Cummins, (xi) Councillor Susai Benjamin, Blacktown Council, (xii) representatives of various Indian-Australian community organisations,
( c) the masters of ceremonies for the evening were Ms Shiela Naidu and Ms Pratibha Arya,
(d) music and entertainment for the evening was provided by Mr Vinod Rajput, Mr Ajay Gosh, Ms Swati, Dr Rajesh Dinakar, Sam Samson and Salim Juddani,
l:\LC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 2018\General notices\Clarke 181113 Indian Support Centre Dinner.doc (e) those who were honoured for their community achievement comprised: (i) Mr Lakshay Gupta, Vedic Sciences, (ii) Ms Palak Gupta, dancing and acting, (iii) Ms Daxa Chauhan, counselling and rehabilitation of prisoners, (iv) Ms Harita Mehta, counsellor against domestic violence, (v) Mr Prajay Perambakkam, for organising volunteers for the Indian Support Center,
(f) those who were commended for their work as volunteers for the Indian Support Center comprised: Abhinandini Sharda, Arpita Bhatnagar, Ashritha Puligundla, Avina Agrawal, Buvana Balu, Dhanavanthini Jayaraj, Priya Sharma Pathak, Ramya Sathish Kumar, Renuka Geddam, Shradha Gandhewar, Shruti Vaishnav and Vishakha Gupta, and
(g) since its inception in March 2015, the Indian Support Center Inc. has provided support, infrastructure and delivered services to the community including support for victims of domestic violence, job seekers and those seeking support involving legal, police and government departmental assistance.
2. That this House congratulates the Indian Support Center Inc. including its President Mr Subba Rao V arigonda, Executive Committee and volunteers on the occasion of the Center's third anniversary of its foundation and commends it for its ongoing service to the people of New South Wales.
Signe~
Dated --~+,/] lj{(f l:\LC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 2018\General notices\Clarke 181113 Indian Support Centre Dinner.doc LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL NOTICE OF MOTION Mr MacDonald says Mr PRESIDENT: I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move: I. That this Hous7notes that: / /.,,, fr~~.a-r . ff,,_ ... fe£ ~::,...g ::::J 1$....r~kJ~ (a) three-time,faralympic gold medallist, Mr Kurt Fearnley AO, has been named the · 2019 NSW Australian of the Year, (b) Mr Fearnley was born without the lower portion of his spine, having a congenital disorder called sacral agenesis which prevented fetal development of certain parts of his lower spine and all of his sacrumm, ( c) as a child, Mr Fearnley focused on long and middle-distance wheelchair races, .and has also won medals in sprint relays, (d) at the age of 14 Mr Fearnley took up wheelchair racing and has since become an elite international athlete, (e) he participated in the 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 Games, finished his Paralympic Games career with silver and bronze medals at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, won a gold and silver medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and was the Australian flag bearer at the closing ceremony, · (f) competing in the marathon at the Athens Paralympics, he pushed his chair for the last five kilometres on a flat tyre to win gold, (g) Mr Fearnley during the New York marathon in 2006 hit a pot hole at full speed and crashed face first, but still went on to set a course record, (h) in 2007, Mr Fearnley won 10 out of the 11 international marathons he competed in, breaking six course records in the process, I:\LC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 2018\General notices\Macdonald 181113 Mr Kurt Feamley AO.doc (i) in 2009, Mr Fearnley was NSW Young Australian of the Year, and G) in 2004 he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia and in 2018 was elevated in the Order of Australian and appointed an Officer of the Order for distinguished service to people with a disability, as a supporter of, and fundraiser for indigenous athletics and charitable organisations, and as a Paralyrnpic athlete. 2. That this House commends and congratulates Mr Kurt Fearnley on being named NSW Australian of the Year in honour of his outstanding achievements as an elite athlete and e~traordinary service to the community. Signed t,{11\1~ Dated ______l _ I:\LC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 2018\General notices\Macdonald 181113 Mr Kurt Fearnley AO.doc LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL NOTICE OF MOTION Mr MacDonald says Mr PRESIDENT: I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move: 1. That this House notes that: (a) on Wednesday 31 October 2018, at the new Shoal Bay Country Club Convention Centre, over 400 people attended the Port Stephens Examiner's Annual Business Awards, (b) Special Guests at the event included: (i) Mr Scot MacDonald MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Planning, the Central Coast, and the Hunter, (ii) Ms Kate Washington MP, Member for Port Stephens, (iii) Ms Meryl Swanson MP, Member for Paterson, (iv) Cr Sarah Smith, Deputy Mayor, Port Stephens Council, (v) Ms Anna Wolf, Editor, Port Stephens Examiner, (vi) Ms Sharon Fitter - Local Sales Director, Fairfax Media, (vii) Ms Sue Prescott - Local Sales Director, Newcastle/Hunter, (viii) Mr Chad Watson - Managing Editor at Fairfax Media/ACM, (c) this year the Overall Business of the Year Award went to Kathy Rimmer and her team at Yin Yang Consultancy and Yin Yang Consultancy also won the Leaming, Training/Recruitment award, and (d) Winners of the other Award Categories were: (i) Category 1: Accommodation: The Bay Holidays - Raine & Home Nelson Bay, (ii) Category 2: Accountant - Addison Partners, Nelson Bay, (iii) Category 3: Animal Services - Raymond Terrace Veterinary Clinic, (iv) Category 4: Automotive Services - Bartlett Automotive, Raymond Terrace, (v) Category 5: Bakery - Bakers La Vie, Salamander Bay, (vi) Category 6: Beauty Therapy - Fresh Salon, Nelson Bay, (vii) Category 7: Boating, Fishing or Camping " Cove Marine, Oyster Cove, I:\LC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 2018\General notices\MacDonald 181113 Port' Stephens Examiner Business Awards 2018.doc (viii) Category 8: Building, Construction and Renovation - Greeny's Garage Doors, Heatherbrae, (ix) Category 9: Butcher - Hodges Butchery, Salamander Bay, (x) Category 10: Cafe - Heather's Place, Lemon Tree Passage, (xi) Category 11: Childrens Services - Tilli Tadpoles Early Learning Centre, Tanilba Bay, (xii) Category 12: Club- Nelson Bay Golf Club, (xiii) Category 13: Dance Studio - Ultimate Dance & Performing Arts, Tanilba Bay, (xiv) Category 14: Fashion or Footwear - Ladies - Privvy Salamander Bay, (xv) Category 15: Fashion or Footwear - Mens - Totally Workwear Salamander Bay, (xvi) Category 16: Financial Services - Greater Bank Raymond Terrace, (xvii) Category 17: Fitness - Imugi Martial Arts, Williamtown, (xviii) Category 18: Florist/Nursery - Salamander Village Florist, Salamander Bay, (xix) Category 19: Fresh Produce or Markets - Real Food Culture, Bobs Farm, (xx) Category 20: Furniture/Home Decor - FAB Furniture & Bedding, Taylors Beach, (xxi) Category 21: Gift Store - Boho Luxe Trader, Nelson Bay, (xxii) Category 22: Hair Salon - Hair Art by Ashlie, Fingal Bay, (xxiii) Category 23: Hardware - H&D Timber, Heatherbrae, (xxiv) Category 24: Health & Medical- OPAAT HEALTH, Nelson Bay, (xxv) Category 25: Hotel or Bottle S_hop - McCauley's Bottleshop, Salamander Bay, (xxvi) Category 26: Jeweller - Terrace Showcase Jewellers, Raymond Terrace, (xxvii) Category 27: Learning, Training or Recruitment - Yin Yang Consultancy, Salamander Bay, (xxviii) Category 28: Legal Services - LMC Lawyers, Nelson Bay, (xxix) Category 29: NewsAgency - Salamander Bay Newspower, (xxx) Category 30: Pharmacy - Karuah Pharmacy, (xxxi) Category 31: Real Estate - Sales Century 21 Curtis and Blair Medowie, (xxxii) Category 32: Real Estate - Property Management Raine & Home Nelson Bay, (xxxiii) Category 33: Restaurant- Australian Cuisine Little Beach Boathouse, Nelson Bay, (xxxiv) Category 34: Restaurant- International Cuisine - Tilli Thai, Tanilba Bay, (xxxv) Category 35: Shopping Complex or Precinct - Salamander Bay Square, (xxxvi) Category 36: Takeaway Food - Soul Origin Salamander Bay, (xxxvii) Category 37: Technology Industry - Bay Electronics Centre (Jaycar), Salamander Bay, (xxxviii) Category 38: Tourist Attraction - Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, Heatherbrae, (xxxix) Category 39: Specialised Services - Bays Landscape & Property Maintenance, Nelson Bay, (xi) Category 40: New business (1st year) - Central Beans Cafe, Williamtown. I:\LC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 2018\General notices\MacDonald 181113 Port Stephens Examiner Business Awards 2018.doc ' 2. That this House: (a) acknowledges and commends the Port Stephens- Examiner for conducting the Annual Business Awards, (b) congratulates and commends all 2018 Port Stephens Examiner's Business Award wmners, (c) acknowledges the sponsors of the Event, Port Stephens Council, Tomaree Business Chamber, Shoal Bay Country Club, Just Mattresses, Forever Hair and Beauty, D.J. Cooper Accounting, Medowie Family & Sports Physio and Tackle World Port Stephens, and (d) acknowledges the organisers of the Event, Samantha Newman - Lower Hunter & Port Stephens Sales Manager, Judi Bot-Wessler, Adam Neville, Tracey Marjoram, Ellie-Marie Watts - Journalist, Port Stephens Examiner. Signed 4(~¥ Dated ------~------If!((\()/ I:\LC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 2018\General notices\MacDonald 181113 Port Stephens Examiner Business Awards 2018.doc LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL NOTICE OF MOTION Mr MacDonald says- Mr PRESIDENT: I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move: 1. That this House notes that: (a) on 27 and 28 October 2018, the 19th annual Koori Netball Tournament consisting of 103 teams and with over 1,500 people in attendance was held at Charlestown Netball Association, (b) the tournament is aimed at increasing participation of Aboriginal women in sport and recreation in a fun competitive environment, (c) special guests at the Tournament included: (i) Ms Jodie Harrison MP, Member for Charlestown, (ii) Councillor Colin Grigg, Lake Macquarie City Council, (iii) Councillor Barny Langford, Lake Macquarie City Council, (iv) Councillor Vincent De Luca OAM, Director, Netball NSW Ltd, (v) Mrs Diane Pascoe, President, Charlestown Netball Association Inc, (d) Winners and R"unners J}p at the;:r6urnament were: (i) U/12 Years: Winners - BNC, Runners-Up - La Perouse, (ii) 12-15 Years: Winners -Kookaburras, Runners-Up - La Perouse, (iii) Junior Mixed: Winners - Wandiyaci Warriors, Runners-Up- BNC, (iv) Senior Mixed: Winners - Malikas, Runners-Up - Wagga, (v) Open B: Winners -Dungutti, Runners-Up - Wagga, (vi) Open A: Winners - Grafton, Runners-Up- BNC, and (e) the excellent work of the Tournament Coordinator, Ms Donna Coady, State Project Officer, NSW Office of Sport and Charlestown Netball Association's Executive Committee: Mrs Dianne Pascoe, Ms Yvonne Webster, Ms Annette Hicks, Ms Jodie Hadden, Ms Gail Mayers, Ms Elly Tindall, Ms Jodie Mortimer and Mr Anthony Jarvis. l:\LC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 2018\General notices\MacDonald 181113 19th Koori Netball Tournament.doc 2. That this House: (a) acknowledges and congratulates )¥inners and ,Kunners Up of the 19th Koori Netball Tournament, and (b) acknowledges and commends the outstanding work of the organisers of the Koori Netball Tournament: Ms Donna Coady, State Project Officer, NSW Office of Sport and members of the Charlestown Netball Association Executive Committee: Mrs Dianne Pascoe, Ms Yvonne Webster, Ms Annette Hicks, Ms Jodie Hadden, Ms Gail Mayers, Ms Elly Tindall, Ms Jodie Mortimer and Mr Anthony Jarvis. Signed Dated ----~------ I:\LC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 2018\General notices\MacDonald 181113 19th Koori Netball Tournament.doc LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL NOTICE OF MOTION Mr MacDonald says Mr PRESIDENT: I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move: 1. That this House notes that: (a) the Annual Netball NSW Ltd Awards Dinner was held on Saturday 3 November 2018 at Rooty Hill RSL Club. with representatives from each District Association coming from across the State, and (b) 2018 award recipients included: (i) Anne Clark BEM Service Awards: Tracey Connolly, Campbelltown District Netball Association, Lyn Hahn, Camden & District Netball Association, Elizabeth Konza, Blue Mountains Netball Association, Maureen Nation, Young & District Netball Association, Catherine Walls, Grafton Netball Association, (ii) Marilyn Melhuish OAM Medal - SSN Player of the Year: Jo Harten, GIANTS Netball, (iii) Marj Groves AM Scholarship: Latika Tombs, Manly Warringah Netball Association, (iv) Nance Kenny OAM Medal - Premier League Player of the Year: Amy Wild, Central Coast Heart, (v) Lynn Quinn OAM Bench Official Award: Margot Paterson, Northern Suburbs Netball Association, (vi) Neita Matthews OAM Umpires Award: Jessica Clay, Ku-ring-gai Netball Association, (vii) Margaret Corbett OAM Coaches Award: Amber Cross, Wyong District Netball Association, (viii) Judy Dunbar Media Awards: Matthew Findlay, Central Western Daily, Community Media Excellence, Brittany Carter, ABC Grandstand, Best Feature, Richard Dobson, News Ltd, Best Photograph, Sydney Morning Herald, Best Overall Media Coverage, (ix) 2018 Hall of Fame Inductions: Megan Anderson and Mo'onia Gerrard OAM, I:\LC\House Papers\Loqs aod Notices 2018\General notices\Macdonald 181113 Netball NSW.doc (x) Heritage Hall of Fame Inductions: Netball NSW State Championships, Netball NSW State Age Championships. 2. That this House congratulates and commends all award recipients at the Netball NSW 2018 Awards dinner. Signed -4tJ ------1 tf r(lf a Dated ------ I:\LC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 2018\General notices\Macdonald 181113 Netball NSW.doc LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE NO. 4 EXTENSION OF REPORTING DATE Mr Borsak says Mr PRESIDENT: I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move: That the reporting date of the inquiry into the Budget Estimates 2018-2019 by Portfolio Committee No. 4 -Legal Affairs be extended to 28 February 2019. Signed------;(<-----~- I:\LC\House Papers\Loqs and Notices 2018\Committees\Reporting Date\Borsak 181113 PC4 Budget Estimates report date extension.doc