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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2014

SECOND SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH PARLIAMENT

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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

No. 6

THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014

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1 MEETING OF THE HOUSE

The House met at 10.00 am pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker took the Chair, read the prayer and acknowledged the traditional owners, thanking them for their custodianship of country.

2 NOTICES OF MOTIONS (GENERAL NOTICES)

3 CRIMINAL RECORDS AMENDMENT (HISTORICAL HOMOSEXUAL OFFENCES) BILL

Mr Bruce Notley-Smith moved, pursuant to notice, That a bill be now introduced for an Act to amend the Criminal Records Act 1991 to allow convictions for certain homosexual sexual conduct offences to become extinguished; and for related purposes.

Question put and passed.

Bill introduced and read a first time.

Mr Bruce Notley-Smith moved, That this bill be now read a second time.

Debate adjourned (Mr ) and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a future day. ______

It being before 10.30 am, general business orders of the day (for bills) proceeded with. ______

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4 TAFE CHANGES MORATORIUM (SECURE FUTURE FOR PUBLIC PROVISION OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING) BILL—POSTPONEMENT

General business order of the day (for bills) no. 1 (TAFE Changes Moratorium (Secure Future for Public Provision of Vocational Education and Training) Bill), called on and postponed by Ms Noreen Hay, on behalf of Mr Jamie Parker.

5 TECHNICAL AND FURTHER EDUCATION COMMISSION AMENDMENT (FEES) BILL

The order of the day was read for the resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr John Robertson, That this bill be now read a second time.

Question again proposed and debate resumed.

Mr Barry Collier and Mr Jonathan O’Dea obtained extensions of time.

Debate continued.

Mr Jamie Parker speaking— ______

It being before 11.30 am, debate interrupted for general business notices of motions (general notices). ______

Ordered, That the resumption of the debate stand an order of the day for tomorrow.

6 FRED WILLIAMS RECOGNITION

Mr Stephen Bromhead moved, pursuant to notice, That this House:

(1) Notes that Fred Williams of Forster, considered to be the Father of Australian water skiing, has been inducted into the Australian Water Ski and Wakeboard Federation Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the industry over a period of sixty years.

(2) Congratulates Fred Williams for his dedication and innovation in the water ski industry by being the first business to manufacture water skis in Australia.

(3) Notes that from modest beginnings Fred Williams has won the prestigious Vapour Trail award for the best international water ski manufacturer.

Debate ensued.

Question put and passed.

7 GREAT LAKES COLLEGE FORSTER CAMPUS UNDER 14 CRICKET TEAM

Mr Stephen Bromhead moved, pursuant to notice, That this House:

(1) Congratulates the team from Great Lakes College, Forster Campus for winning the under 14s 2013 Baker Shield competition, defeating the Newcastle High School team in the final.

(2) Acknowledges the work of John Thompson, team manager and coach, and Christina Whitbread, sports coordinator, for their whole hearted support of cricket at Great Lakes College.

(3) Congratulates team members Craig Lewis, Lleyton Blissett, Liam Ryan, Zac Hender, Adam Lewis, Adam Kock, Dylan Mauger, Mitchell Lewis, Sam Whitbread, James McBride, Curtis Landers, Lachlan Fuller, Ryan Atkinson, and Aaron Hill. 81 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 18 September 2014

(4) Congratulates the Minister for Education for encouraging cricket and other sports in schools.

Debate ensued.

Question put and passed.

8 NSW FORENSIC ANALYTICAL AND SCIENCE SERVICE STAFFING

Ms moved, pursuant to notice, That this House:

(1) Notes that reports indicate that there is only one person currently qualified and employed by the NSW Forensic Analytical and Science Service to perform the analysis required on drug related seizures by police.

(2) Notes that this is contributing to delays of more than 12 months in some instances, in court cases involving illicit drugs.

(3) Urges the Minister for Police to provide additional resources to increase staffing levels to ensure analysis of illicit drugs seized by police is processed more expeditiously.

Debate ensued.

Question put and passed.

9 BLUE EVANS

Mr Stephen Bromhead moved, pursuant to notice, That this House:

(1) Congratulates 14 year old tennis player Blue Evans of Forster, on his remarkable tennis achievements.

(2) Notes that Blue, a member of the Forster Tennis Club, plays in the elite squad, weekly in the men’s competition and in the adults’ social tennis group.

(3) Notes that Blue:

(a) Was the 2013 Group Champion at the Tuncurry Club Championships; (b) Was a 2013 Diocese tennis representative; (c) Competed at the New South Wales Medibank Junior Development Series; and (d) Was invited to play in the Champion of Champions tournament in Grafton and Inverell as a representative of the lower North East Region.

(4) Notes Blue was invited to compete at the Medibank New South Wales State Finals.

(5) Congratulates the Government for funding the Community Building Partnerships program which enabled the Forster Tennis Club to apply for and receive a grant of $4,000 to assist tennis players like Blue Evans to continue to be locally trained and coached.

Debate ensued.

Question put and passed.

10 NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST BULLYING AND VIOLENCE

Mr Stephen Bromhead moved, pursuant to notice, That this House:

(1) Notes that Friday 21 March 2014 is the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence 82 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 18 September 2014

and congratulates the Government and the Minister for Local Government for their leadership and support.

(2) Notes reports that one in five persons, which equates to almost 5 million Australians, are subject to cyber bullying.

(3) Notes that the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence is an annual event held since 2011 and is an initiative that aims to raise awareness of how young people, schools, parents and communities can make a stand against bullying and violence.

(4) Notes that further to the Day of Action, the Bully Zero Australia Foundation has established the Digital Detox program for a “Safer Nation for Every Generation”.

(5) Notes that many organisations including schools, workplaces, sporting clubs and community groups have an opportunity to participate in various activities to reinforce the message to end bullying.

(6) Invites all New South Wales citizens to wear the Bully Zero Australia pin to show their support by taking the pledge to “take a break” from social networking for the 48 hours from 9am Friday 21 March to 9am Sunday 23 March 2014.

Debate ensued. ______

It being after 1.00 pm, debate interrupted for orders of the day (committee reports). ______

Ordered, That the resumption of the debate stand an order of the day for tomorrow.

11 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE OMBUDSMAN, THE POLICE INTEGRITY COMMISSION AND THE CRIME COMMISSION ENTITLED “2014 GENERAL MEETINGS”, REPORT 8/55, DATED AUGUST 2014

Question proposed—That the House take note of the report.

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

Question put and passed.

Ordered, That the resumption of the debate stand an order of the day for tomorrow.

12 REPORT OF THE LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE ENTITLED “LEGISLATION REVIEW DIGEST NO. 60/55”, DATED 9 SEPTEMBER 2014

The order of the day was read for the resumption of the interrupted debate, That the House take note of the report.

Question again proposed and debate resumed.

Question put and passed.

13 REPORT OF THE LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE ENTITLED “LEGISLATION REVIEW DIGEST NO. 61/55”, DATED 16 SEPTEMBER 2014

Question proposed—That the House take note of the report.

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Question put and passed.

14 MESSAGE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL—JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON LOOSE FILL ASBESTOS INSULATION

The Acting Speaker (Ms Noreen Hay) reported the following message from the Legislative Council:

Madam SPEAKER

The Legislative Council desires to inform the Legislative Assembly that it has this day agreed to the following resolution:

1. That a joint select committee be appointed to inquire into and report on loose fill asbestos insulation, also referred to as ‘Mr Fluffy’ insulation, in homes in New South Wales, and in particular:

(a) the number and location of homes affected by loose fill asbestos insulation,

(b) the actions taken by governments to deal with loose fill asbestos insulation in other jurisdictions,

(c) the role of state and local governments to advise and assist home owners and occupiers to reduce the risks posed by loose fill asbestos insulation,

(d) the requirements for property owners to notify potential buyers, renters, tradespeople and emergency service officers regarding the presence of loose fill asbestos insulation in their property, and

(e) any other related matter.

2. That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the standing orders of either House, the committee consist of seven members comprising:

(a) five members of the Legislative Council, of whom: (i) one must be a Government member, being Mr Niall Blair, (ii) two must be Opposition members, being Mr Mick Veitch and Mr Steve Whan, (iii) two must be crossbench members, being Dr John Kaye and Rev Mr Fred Nile, and

(b) two Government members of the Legislative Assembly.

3. That Revd Mr Nile be chair of the committee.

4. That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the standing orders, at any meeting of the committee, any four members of the committee will constitute a quorum.

5. That a committee member who is unable to attend a deliberative meeting in person may participate by electronic communication and may move any motion and be counted for the purpose of any quorum or division, provided that:

(a) the Chair is present in the meeting room,

(b) all members are able to speak and hear each other at all times, and

(c) members may not participate by electronic communication in a meeting to consider a draft report.

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6. That the committee report by 16 February 2015.

7. That this House requests the Legislative Assembly to agree to a similar resolution and name the time and place for the first meeting.

Legislative Council TREVOR KHAN 18 September 2014 Deputy President

Ordered by the Acting Speaker, That the Legislative Council message be taken into consideration at a later hour. ______

The Acting Speaker (Ms Noreen Hay) left the Chair at 1.23 pm.

The Speaker resumed the Chair at 2.15 pm. ______

15 SPEAKER’S STATEMENT—GOVERNOR'S MOTORCADE

The Speaker made a statement in relation to the motorcade on Wednesday 1 October 2014 for the outgoing Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Honourable Professor Dame Marie Bashir, AD, CVO.

16 MINISTERIAL ARRANGEMENT

Mr Mike Baird informed the House that the Minister for Finance and Services would answer questions today in the absence of the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations.

17 QUESTION TIME ______

(1) Following a request from Mr Barry O’Farrell pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment, Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services, Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Minister for Small Business, and Minister for the North Coast provided additional information.

(2) Following a request from Mrs Roza Sage pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Hunter provided additional information.

(3) Following a request from Mrs Leslie Williams pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Resources and Energy, and Special Minister of State provided additional information. ______

18 PAPERS

(1) Mr tabled:

Report of the NSW Ombudsman entitled “Report under Section 242(3) of the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 for the period ending 28 May 2014, Covert Search Warrants", dated August 2014.

Report of the NSW Ombudsman entitled “Policing intoxicated and disorderly conduct: Review of section 9 of the Summary Offences Act 1988”, dated August 2014.

Report of the Serious Offenders Review Council for 2013.

(2) Ms Katrina Hodgkinson tabled a Land Exchange Agreement, pursuant to section 31 of the 85 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 18 September 2014

Forestry Act 2012, between the Minister administering the Forestry Act 2012 and Maritime Services relating to land required for the Pacific Highway upgrade Woolgoolga to Ballina, dated September 2014.

(3) Mr tabled the report on the Statutory Review of the BioBanking Scheme, dated September 2014.

19 JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON ROAD SAFETY

The Clerk announced receipt of the Government Response to Report 3/55 of the Joint Standing Committee on Road Safety entitled “Report on Non-registered motorised vehicles” (received 17 September 2014).

20 JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON ELECTORAL MATTERS

Mr , Chair, in accordance with standing order 299 (1), informed the House that the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters had received a referral from the Premier, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for Western Sydney to conduct an inquiry into preparations for the 2015 New South Wales State Election, the full details of which were available on the Committee’s home page.

21 PETITIONS

(1) The Clerk announced that the following members had each lodged petitions for presentation:

Mr —from certain citizens requesting the improvement and expansion of bus services to Pyrmont and Ultimo.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting the upgrade of the Edgecliff Interchange.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting the establishment of a public high school in the Sydney electorate.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting the reinstatement of the Harris Street walkway connection to the CBD and the upgrade of lighting on Darling Harbour walkways.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting legislation for same-sex marriage.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting that the Government retain and properly maintain inner city social housing.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens opposing the sale of animals in pet shops.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting a ban on hunting with pig-dogs in New South Wales.

Ms Linda Burney—from certain citizens requesting that the Government reform Aboriginal culture and heritage laws.

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

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens concerning the closure of women’s and girls’ refuges.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting mandatory closed circuit television in all New South Wales slaughter houses.

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

The Hon. —lodged 12 August 2014—Concerning the closure of women’s and girls’ refuges—(Mr John Robertson).

The Hon. Jillian Skinner—lodged 14 August 2014—Requesting an increase in funding for cancer surgery at St George Public Hospital—(Mr ).

22 JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON LOOSE FILL ASBESTOS INSULATION

The order of the day was read.

Mr Anthony Roberts moved, That:

(1) This House agrees with the Legislative Council’s resolution relating to the appointment of a Joint Select Committee on Loose Fill Asbestos Insulation.

(2) Mr and Mr Daryl Maguire be appointed to serve on such a committee as members of the Legislative Assembly.

(3) Thursday 18 September 2014 at 4.15 pm in the Legislative Council Members Lounge be fixed as the time and place for the first meeting.

(4) A message be sent informing the Legislative Council accordingly.

Question put and passed

23 TEACHER ACCREDITATION AMENDMENT BILL

The order of the day was read for the resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Adrian Piccoli, That this bill be now read a second time.

Question again proposed and debate resumed.

Mr , Ms and Mr Stephen Bromhead obtained extensions of time.

Mr Stephen Bromhead speaking— ______

It being 4.30 pm, debate interrupted for discussion of petition signed by 10,000 or more persons. ______

Ordered, That the resumption of the debate stand an order of the day for tomorrow.

24 DISCUSSION OF PETITION SIGNED BY 10,000 OR MORE PERSONS—PLAYMATES COTTAGE CHILDCARE CENTRE

The order of the day was read for the discussion of the petition signed by 10,000 or more persons presented by Mr Troy Grant, namely:

From certain citizens requesting the creation of a Dubbo Base Hospital Master Plan that does not include the closure of the Playmates Cottage Childcare Centre.

Discussion ensued and concluded.

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25 MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE—AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP DAY

Pursuant to the resolution of 17 September 2014, the notice of a matter of public importance submitted by Mr was considered, namely:

Australian Citizenship Day.

Discussion ensued and concluded.

26 COMMUNITY RECOGNITION STATEMENTS

27 PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS

28 ADJOURNMENT

The House adjourned, pursuant to standing and sessional orders, at 6.34 pm, until Tuesday 14 October 2014, at 12.00 noon.

Attendance: All members present except Mr Craig Baumann, Mr Glenn Brookes, Ms Cherie Burton, Mr , Mr , Mr Donald Page, Mr , Mr and Mr George Souris.

RONDA MILLER Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Speaker ______

Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales