5997 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL NOTICE PAPER No. 105 WEDNESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2012 The House meets this day at 11.00 am Contents Government Business—Orders of the Day ....................................................................................................... 5998 Private Members’ Business ............................................................................................................................... 5998 Items in the Order of Precedence ........................................................................................................... 5998 Items outside the Order of Precedence ................................................................................................... 6003 Committee Reports—Orders of the Day ........................................................................................................... 6066 Budget Estimates—Take Note Debate .............................................................................................................. 6066 Bills referred to Select or Standing Committees ............................................................................................... 6067 5998 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 105—Wednesday 12 September 2012 GOVERNMENT BUSINESS—ORDERS OF THE DAY 1. Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2012: second reading—Mr Gallacher. (Standing Orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 11 September 2012) * 2. Industrial Relations Amendment (Industrial Representation) Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (2 April 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Pearce: That this bill be now read a second time—Mr Pearce speaking in reply. (13 minutes remaining) * 3. Industrial Relations Amendment (Dispute Orders) Bill 2012: resumption of the interrupted debate (23 May 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Pearce: That this bill be now read a second time— Dr Kaye speaking. (6 minutes remaining) 4. Retail Trading Amendment Bill 2012: second reading—Mr Gallacher. (Standing Orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 3 April 2012) * Council bill ____________________ PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS ITEMS IN THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE * 2. National Park Estate (South-Western Cypress Reservations) Amendment Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (23 August 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Brown: That this bill be now read a second time—Dr Phelps speaking. (15 minutes remaining) (Item no. 53) (Second postponement 16 August 2012) * 4. Small Business Commissioner and Small Business Protection Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (23 August 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Searle: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 23 August 2012)—Dr Phelps. (20 minutes) (Item no. 722) (First postponement 16 August 2012) 5999 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 105—Wednesday 12 September 2012 * 5. Alcoholic Beverages Advertising Prohibition Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (23 August 2012) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 23 August 2012)—Ms Ficarra. (20 minutes) (Item no. 9) (First postponement 16 August 2012) 6. DonateLife Week: resumption of the interrupted debate (23 August 2012) of the question on the motion of Mrs Pavey: That this House notes that: (a) DonateLife Week will take place between 19 to 26 February 2012, (b) Australia has one of the highest transplant success rates in the world, however New South Wales has one of the lowest organ donation rates in Australia, (c) as a result of the low rate of organ donation in New South Wales, the Honourable Jillian Skinner MP, Minister for Health, released a discussion paper in December 2011 seeking public comment on a range of proposals to boost donation rates in New South Wales, and (d) the NSW Police Force and NSW Health have initiated a time saving system for police and medical practitioners to coordinate urgent organ transportation to ultimately save time and lives—Ms Ficarra speaking. (Time concluded) Debate: 1 hour 9 minutes remaining. (Item no. 525) 7. Mr Moselmane to move— 1. That this House: (a) condemns the O’Farrell Government for their planned abolition of the Community Building Partnership Grants, (b) notes that the Rockdale electorate has benefited from more than $1.1 million being directed to many diverse local community organisations since 2009, such as: (i) The Girl Guide Association of New South Wales, (ii) The Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney, (iii) Arncliffe Scots Baseball Club, (iv) Kyeemagh Infants Public School Parents and Citizens Association, (v) Ramsgate Lifesaving Club, (vi) Rockdale City Council, (vii) Scouts Australia (New South Wales Branch), (viii) St George Community Services, (ix) St George PCYC, (x) Sunnyhaven Ltd, (xi) YMCA of Sydney, (xii) St George District Netball Association, (xiii) St George-Randwick Hockey Club, (xiv) Sans Souci Football Club, (xv) St George United Soccer Club, (xvi) St Mark’s Preschool, and (c) notes the implications of such a decision will be devastating to the groups and organisations that rely on this funding for upgrades and improvements to local community facilities. 6000 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 105—Wednesday 12 September 2012 2. That this House calls on the O’Farrell Government to ensure that the Community Building Partnership Grants are maintained in the upcoming budget. (Notice given 24 May 2012—item no. 730) 8. Mr Shoebridge to move— 1. That this House notes that: (a) survivors of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church and other organizations have long campaigned for a public inquiry, (b) internal investigations by churches and other organisations have proven wholly inadequate in achieving justice for victims of child sexual assault, (c) the existing legal framework has proven incapable of dealing with the ongoing legacy of sexual abuse within the church and other institutions, (d) there is a growing body of evidence that the Catholic Church in particular was aware of the abuse being committed and chose not to alert authorities or to take other steps to protect children in its care, (e) a truly independent inquiry is the only way to uncover the truth of what happened to many young people within churches, in orphanages, children’s homes and other organizations, (f) the unwillingness of governments to date to take these concerns seriously has further injured many victims who have been seeking the truth, and (g) a Royal Commission is urgently needed to thoroughly investigate this matter of serious public importance. 2. That this House calls on the Government to: (a) recognise the urgent need for victims and their families to have prompt and meaningful access to justice, and (b) immediately take steps to establish a Royal Commission into religious and other organizations handling of child sexual abuse. (Notice given 14 August 2012—item no. 806) 9. Ms Cusack to move— 1. That this House notes: (a) the passing of Dr Sally Ride, the first American women to fly in space, and (b) that Dr Ride’s accomplishments and philosophy serve as an inspiration for a generation of young women around the world. 2. That this House calls on the President of the Legislative Council to write to the United States Consular General expressing condolences for the passing of this remarkable woman whose character and gifts to the world, particularly women and the study of science, is gratefully acknowledged and appreciated. (Notice given 14 August 2012—item no. 812) 6001 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 105—Wednesday 12 September 2012 10. Mr Secord to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Graffiti Control Act 2008 to create a specific offence relating to racist graffiti. (Graffiti Control Amendment (Racist Graffiti) Bill) (Notice given 21 August 2012—item no. 847) 11. Ms Barham to move— 1. That, while taking into account the inherent difficulties in accurately measuring the rates of homelessness, this House notes that: (a) according to the 2006 National Census, at least 27,374 people were considered homeless in New South Wales, (b) according to a 2009 report from the Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing (AIHW) entitled “Counting the Homeless”, this figure can be broken down into the following categories: (i) primary homelessness: at least 3,715 people, or 13 per cent of respondents, were sleeping rough in improvised dwellings, (ii) secondary homelessness: at least 16,033 people, or 59 per cent of respondents, were staying with friends or relatives, or in short term accommodation provided through formal assistance, (iii) tertiary homelessness: at least 7,626 people, or 28 per cent of respondents, were sleeping in facilities providing longer term accommodation such as boarding houses, (c) according to the same AIHW report, there is a significant incidence of homelessness among children and young people in New South Wales, with 10,587 of those counted aged under 24 (39 per cent), (d) according to the same AIHW report, the number of older homeless people is growing, with 30 per cent of the homeless in New South Wales aged 45 or older, up from 25 per cent in 2001, (e) it is widely estimated that over 7 per cent of the entire homeless population of New South Wales are Aboriginal, which is well above the 2.2 per cent of the total New South Wales Aboriginal population, and (f) documented rates of the prevalence of mental health issues in homeless people vary markedly but an extensive research paper published in 1998 by Hodder, Teeson and Burich entitled “Down and Out