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79 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 2014 SECOND SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH PARLIAMENT ___________________ VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS No. 6 THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014 ___________________ 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 Paul Lynch) 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. _____________ 80 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 18 September 2014 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 Sonia Hornery 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. Debate ensued. 83 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 18 September 2014 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