23787
PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
2007-08-09-10
FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FOURTH PARLIAMENT
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BUSINESS PAPER
No. 231
WEDNESDAY 1 DECEMBER 2010
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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
NOTICES OF MOTIONS—
1 MR MICHAEL DALEY to move—
That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Security Industry Act 1997 to make further provision for the licensing and regulation of persons in the security industry.
(Security Industry Amendment Bill).
(Notice given 30 November 2010)
2 MS VERITY FIRTH to move—
That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Education Act 1990 to repeal certain provisions that prohibit the publication of school results.
(Education Amendment (Publication of School Results) Bill).
(Notice given 10 March 2010)
23788 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
ORDERS OF THE DAY—
†1 Crimes (Serious Sex Offenders) Amendment Bill; awaiting agreement in principle speech (introduced 30 November 2010—Ms Carmel Tebbutt).
2 Workers’ Compensation (Dust Diseases) Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Michael Daley, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 30 November 2010—Mr Stuart Ayres).
3 Parliamentary Electorates and Elections Further Amendment Bill; consideration of Legislative Council amendments (reported 26 November 2010—Ms Kristina Keneally).
4 Rural Fires Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Steve Whan, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 24 November 2010—Mr Daryl Maguire).
5 Greenhouse Gas Storage Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Steve Whan, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 24 November 2010—Mr Ray Williams).
6 Education Amendment (Ethics) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Ms Verity Firth, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 26 November 2010; resumed 30 November 2010—Mr Gerard Martin).
7 Budget Estimates and related papers 2010-2011; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr John Aquilina, “That this House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers 2010-2011” (moved 10 June 2010; resumed 7 September 2010, 8 September 2010—Mr Craig Baumann).
8 Charter of Budget Honesty (Election Promises Costing) Amendment Bill; consideration of Legislative Council amendments (reported 2 June 2010—Ms Kristina Keneally).
9 Renewable Energy (New South Wales) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Phil Koperberg, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 27 June 2007—Ms Pru Goward).
† Bill forwarded from the Legislative Council
GENERAL BUSINESS
NOTICES OF MOTIONS (for Bills)—
1 MR GREG PIPER to move—
That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in relation to the appointment of planning administrators; and for other purposes.
(Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Maintenance of Local Government Development Consent Powers) Bill).
(Notice given 24 November 2010)
23789 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
2 MS PRU GOWARD to move—
That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 to require the annual reporting to Parliament on the death of children known to the Department of Human Services.
(Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Amendment (Reporting Child Deaths) Bill).
(Notice given 30 November 2010)
ORDERS OF THE DAY (for Bills)—
†1 Security Industry Amendment (Patron Protection) Bill; awaiting agreement in principle speech (reported 23 February 2010).
2 Charter of Budget Honesty Amendment (Independent Election Costings) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Mike Baird, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (notice 2 December 2009; introduced 23 April 2010—Dr Andrew McDonald).
3 University of Technology (Kuring-gai Campus) Bill; resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Mr Barry O'Farrell, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (notice 1 December 2009; introduced 22 October 2010; resumed 11 November 2010—Mr Alan Ashton speaking—12 minutes remaining).
4 Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Amendment (Homelessness Reporting Age) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Ms Pru Goward, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (notice 27 October 2010; introduced 29 October 2010—Mr Barry Collier).
5 Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Boarding Houses) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Victor Dominello, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (notice 11 November 2010; introduced 26 November 2010—Mr David Harris).
6 Local Government Amendment (Confiscation of Alcohol) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Peter Besseling, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (notice 24 November 2010; introduced 26 November 2010—Mr David Harris).
† Bill forwarded from the Legislative Council
23790 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
NOTICES OF MOTIONS (General Notices)
1155 AEROMEDICAL AND MEDICAL RETRIEVAL SERVICES MR GERARD MARTIN to move— That this House recognises the important contribution Aeromedical and Medical Retrieval Services makes to the safety and well being of New South Wales.
(Notice given 1 December 2009)
1156 TILLEGRA DAM MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the NSW Auditor-General's report which recommends that the Government should not make a decision on the Tillegra Dam until a business case has been established. (2) Notes that this proves the unwanted Tillegra Dam was planned on the back of an envelope with insufficient planning. (3) Condemns the Government for exposing Hunter ratepayers to inflated water charges to fund a project with inadequate business planning.
(Notice given 1 December 2009)
1157 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES VOLUNTEERS MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Catholic Community Services Volunteers, of Catholic Health Care, provide thousands of hours of volunteering across New South Wales. (2) Congratulates Kerry Lovell for her tireless efforts to manage service provision and increase the availability of volunteers. (3) Notes the importance of volunteering and the resultant financial savings to the Government.
(Notice given 1 December 2009)
1158 ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES AT ISLINGTON MS PRU GOWARD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the high levels of street prostitution and drug trading activities in Islington, a suburb of Newcastle. (2) Notes that increasing levels of street prostitution and drug trade activity can lead to fear and emotional stress for long and short term residents of the suburb. (3) Notes that many of the women involved in prostitution in this area are allegedly under the age of eighteen. (4) Notes the work of the lslington Action Group in highlighting the effects of street trade in drugs and prostitution on both the local community and those involved. (5) Calls on the Government to focus policing resources in this area to minimise the impact of street prostitution and drug trading on residents and small business owners.
(Notice given 1 December 2009)
1159 NELSON BAY AMBULANCE STATION 23791 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Government has finally identified a site and submitted a development application for the long-awaited new Nelson Bay ambulance station. (2) Condemns the Government for the ongoing delays in the project, which is now 12 months behind schedule. (3) Calls on the Government to stop delaying this project, as has occurred with the yet-to-begin Raymond Terrace Police Station, and start construction as soon as possible.
(Notice given 1 December 2009)
1160 BUS ROUTES 755 AND 766 MR RAY WILLIAMS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that 60 to 70 residents of Whalan and Mt Druitt met at Dawson Mall on Saturday 29 November 2009, to again call for the restoration of their local bus services such as the 755 and 766 routes. (2) Condemns the Members for Londonderry and Mount Druitt for failing to turn up to this meeting and assist their local constituents in getting their bus services restored. (3) Calls on the Government and particularly the Minister for Transport to support the community and especially the 1000 local constituents who have signed a petition to reinstate the 755 and 766 bus routes.
(Notice given 1 December 2009)
1161 F3 TO RAYMOND TERRACE EXTENSION MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the NRMA's recent calls for the F3 to Raymond Terrace extension to be considered a priority roads project for the Hunter. (2) Calls on the Government to come clean on the future of the project with regard to funding and a construction schedule. (3) Condemns the Government for yet another broken infrastructure promise for the people of Port Stephens, the Hunter and New South Wales.
(Notice given 1 December 2009)
1162 R U OK DAY MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the "R U OK" Day held Sunday 29 November 2009 supported by SANE Australia. (2) Notes the importance of ensuring social relationships are nurtured to avoid isolation and prevent suicide. (3) Congratulates everyone who asked the question " R U OK" for their awareness that mental health is of paramount importance.
(Notice given 1 December 2009)
1163 PORTS STEPHENS TOURISM INDUSTRY 23792 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: Commends the Port Stephens tourism industry on its repeated success in this year's New South Wales Tourism Awards, including award winners: • Newcastle Airport, awarded Gold in the Specialised Tourism Services category. • Moonshadow Cruises, awarded Gold in the Major Tour Operators category. • Wanderers Retreat, awarded Gold in the Standard Accommodation category. • Hallifax Holiday Park, awarded Bronze in the Tourist and Caravan Parks category.
(Notice given 1 December 2009)
1164 NSW YOUNG TALL POPPY SCIENCE AWARD MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Associate Professor Philip Morgan of the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute on their recent 2009 NSW Young Tall Poppy Science Award. (2) Notes that Professor Morgan's research focuses on the development and evaluation of programs to prevent and treat obesity across different settings and populations.
(Notice given 2 December 2009)
1165 EMISSIONS TRADING SCHEME MR JOHN WILLIAMS to move— That this House condemns the Government for not recognising the impact of the Emissions Trading Scheme on the fixed and low-income earners and small business owners of the electorate of Murray- Darling who face 60% electricity price increases in the future.
(Notice given 2 December 2009)
1166 WYONG POLICE STATION MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that construction has commenced on the new Wyong Police Station. (2) Recognises that the construction of the new Police Centre was a $14.6 million commitment at the 2007 election. (3) Acknowledges that this commitment complements the $42 million upgrade of Tuggerah Straight, $5 million upgrade of Tuggerah Railway Station Carpark, the $95 million upgrade of Wyong Hospital and the new Warnervale PS already delivered by the NSW Government in the Wyong electorate since 2007. (4) Congratulates the Police Minister and the Government for delivering on its election promises for the people of Wyong.
(Notice given 2 December 2009)
1167 KEMPSEY DISTRICT HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSES MR ANDREW STONER to move— That this House: 23793 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(1) Notes that nurses from the Kempsey District Hospital Emergency Department have embarked on a public campaign for safe working conditions, due to the Government's savage health funding cuts on the North Coast. (2) Calls upon the Minister for Health to provide one more registered nurse for each Emergency Department shift at Kempsey in the interests of quality health care and a safe working environment. (3) Congratulates all hard-working front-line health workers who continue to provide quality health care despite the Government's mismanagement of health.
(Notice given 2 December 2009)
1168 SEW EURODRIVE MIRACLE MILE MR GEOFF CORRIGAN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the successful running of the SEW Eurodrive Miracle Mile at Menangle Park on Sunday 29 November 2009, the first time that this time honoured race has been run away from Harold Park. (2) Congratulates the New South Wales Harness Racing Club Ltd on its foresight in making Menangle Park the premier harness racing venue in Australia. (3) Congratulates Chairman Rex Horne and CEO John Dumesny on their hard work and vision in recognising that the future of harness racing lies in the Macarthur. (4) Looks forward to the Grand Final of the Inter Dominion being held at Menangle Park on Sunday 7 March 2010.
(Notice given 2 December 2009)
1169 MONA VALE HOSPITAL AIR-CONDITIONING MR ROB STOKES to move— That this House: (1) Notes that terminally ill patients at Mona Vale Hospital are being forced to endure heat wave conditions with no air-conditioning. (2) Condemns the Government for failing to ensure that this most basic form of comfort is provided. (3) Calls on the Government to urgently resolve this unsafe and inhumane situation, which is yet another example of the inadequate health services available on the northern beaches.
(Notice given 2 December 2009)
1170 HUNTER LANDCARE AND CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the volunteer efforts to grow 66,000 plants and put more than 80,000 natives in Hunter area soil each year which has an environmental benefit worth more than $560,000. (2) Congratulates Shortland Landcare, Conservation Volunteers and the Thursday Mob at the Wetlands for contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment.
(Notice given 2 December 2009)
1171 ELECTRICITY PRIVATISATION MR JOHN WILLIAMS to move— That this House: 23794 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
That this House condemns the Government for its privatisation of electricity by stealth without removing the protection against increased electricity prices being levied on small business and low and fixed income earners.
(Notice given 2 December 2009)
1172 AUTISM SPECTRUM AUSTRALIA ASPECT HUNTER SCHOOL MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Hunter organisers of Frock On! on the recent success of their fashion event, which raised more than $12,000 for Autism Spectrum Australia Aspect Hunter School. (2) Congratulates the organisers for raising awareness of autism spectrum disorders and highlighting how significantly this disability affects the Hunter community.
(Notice given 2 December 2009)
1173 AREA HEALTH SERVICES MRS JILLIAN SKINNER to move— That this House notes that while staff and patients complain about a broken health system, the Government is trying to hide problems by: (1) Failing to complete requests for Freedom of Information requests which would reveal record hospital waiting lists, cuts to experienced staff and details of overdue, unpaid bills. (2) Failing to table the annual reports for NSW Health and all the Area Health Services, despite an accounts audit determination on the NSW Health website declaring they should be provided by 31 October 2009.
(Notice given 2 December 2009)
1174 HORNSBY ELECTORATE CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the very high standard of artwork presented by years 3 and 4 primary school students in the Christmas card competition in the Hornsby electorate. (2) Congratulates Portia England of Normanhurst West Public School on her winning entry. (3) Congratulates the students from the schools who sent entries for the competition who attained a highly commended.
(Notice given 2 December 2009)
1175 GOSFORD CITY COUNCIL INVESTMENTS MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Gosford City Council lost $2.3 million on the sale of one of its Lehman Brothers investments for 21.75 per cent of its face value. (2) Condemns Gosford City Council for making such risky investments when ratepayers' money could have been invested in local roads and footpaths. (3) Notes that Gosford City Council invests only a small portion of ratepayers' funds in improving local roads.
(Notice given 3 December 2009) 23795 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
1176 GYMNASTICS NEW SOUTH WALES MR ROB STOKES to move— That this House: (1) Notes the important role that gymnastics clubs play in communities throughout New South Wales. (2) Notes that the Government has in recent years slashed funding to the sport's governing body. (3) Calls on the Government to provide increased assistance to Gymnastics New South Wales to ensure that all clubs are able to register and affiliate their members.
(Notice given 3 December 2009)
1177 COMMUTER CAR SPACES MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government on its investment in public transport through the creation of 7,000 new commuter car spaces across the State. (2) Notes that Woy Woy Commuter Car Park due to be completed by early 2011 will benefit by an additional 310 car park spaces, including extra parking spaces for the disabled. (3) Congratulates the Government on its initiative in encouraging people to use public transport, while creating jobs and stimulating the economy.
(Notice given 3 December 2009)
1178 NEWCASTLE JETS MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Premier has publicly backed Australian A-League soccer team Sydney FC. (2) Notes the Government has previously generously funded the Central Coast Mariners. (3) Advises the Premier that Newcastle is in New South Wales and has a team in the Australian A- League football competition, the Newcastle Jets. (4) Asks the Premier to accept a Newcastle Jets t-shirt and cap so that she is appropriately attired when she attends the A-League Grand Final between the mighty Jets and Sydney FC.
(Notice given 23 February 2010)
1179 OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Recognises that February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month and Teal Ribbon Day will be held on Wednesday 24 February 2010. (2) Notes that around 1500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Australia each year. (3) Notes that around 850 women will die from the disease each year. (4) Encourages women to be aware of the symptoms of ovarian cancer and act early in seeking help.
(Notice given 23 February 2010)
1180 COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANTS PROGRAM MR ANDREW STONER to move— That this House: 23796 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(1) Notes that neighbourhood centres at Wauchope, Kempsey, Macksville and Bellingen fulfil an extremely valuable community services role on the Mid North Coast. (2) Notes that neighbourhood centres have not had a funding increase in real terms over the past 15 years of this Government. (3) Notes that these and other neighbourhood centres face ongoing uncertainty regarding adequacy and duration of funding, resulting in planning and staffing issues. (4) Calls upon the Minister for Community Services to resolve the long running Community Services Grants Program review and recognise the importance of neighbourhood centres with appropriate funding.
(Notice given 23 February 2010)
1181 TRANSPORT BLUEPRINT REGISTRATION FEES MRS SHELLEY HANCOCK to move— That this House: (1) Notes that rural and regional residents of New South Wales will be paying up to $30 more for registration fees as part of the Government's recently announced Transport Blueprint. (2) Notes that residents of the South Coast electorate have already stated strong opposition to this unfair new tax on residents, who will be unlikely to be beneficiaries of any of the projects in the Transport Blueprint. (3) Condemns the Government for their consistent failure to improve or enhance the Illawarra South Coast rail service. (4) Condemns the Government for making the residents of South Coast pay for the failure of its successive public transport policies.
(Notice given 23 February 2010)
1182 RED GUM NATIONAL PARKS MR JOHN WILLIAMS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that a email sent by Carmel Flint of the National Parks Association on 22 February 2010, states "They need to deliver on the promises which they made last year". (2) Notes that the comments by Carmel Flint suggest that a decision to establish Red Gum national parks in the Southern Riverina was already made last year in 2009. (3) Notes that the forest assessment carried out by the Natural Resource Commission and the subsequent recommendations were just a means to an end.
(Notice given 23 February 2010)
1183 GARIGAL NATIONAL PARK EXPANSION MR JONATHAN O'DEA to move— That this House: (1) Notes the acceptance by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the offer by WSN Environmental Services to hand over a 10 hectare bushland site adjacent to WSN landfill operations at Belrose for inclusion in Garigal National Park. (2) Calls on the Government to expedite relevant processes regarding a bio-banking application, and formal acceptance of the 10 hectare site into an extended Garigal National Park.
(Notice given 23 February 2010) 23797 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
1184 BEROWRA POLICE STATION MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the proposed auction of yet another police station in the electorate of Hornsby. (2) Notes the massive community outcry against such a short-sighted act. (3) Notes the opposition of the Hornsby and District NSW Retired Police Association to this ill- advised sale. (4) Condemns the Government for its cynical cash grab that will meet the needs of the Treasury but certainly not the needs of the Berowra community. (5) Calls on the Government to immediately reverse the decision to sell Berowra Police Station.
(Notice given 23 February 2010)
1185 WHALAN AND MT DRUITT BUS ROUTES MR RAY WILLIAMS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Minister for Transport and Roads has finally reinstated some of the bus routes previously removed from Whalan and Mount Druitt, in response to the needs of the elderly as well as young and disabled residents who regularly used those services. (2) Notes the reinstated services still do not operate to Blacktown and are only operating at half the frequency of the previous cancelled routes. (3) Condemns the local members for Mount Druitt and Londonderry for their lack of involvement in addressing this important issue and ignoring the needs of their communities. (4) Congratulates the "Save Our Bus Services" group, known as SOBS, who together with their local community and people such as Bart Bassett have been responsible for improved bus services in the Whalan and Mount Druitt areas.
(Notice given 23 February 2010)
1186 SHAPEYOURSTATE.COM.AU MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Government's latest example of virtual infrastructure, the website shapeyourstate.com.au. (2) Notes the website, with links to web pages such as Metropolitan Transport Plan, the Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority and Reshaping the Sydney CBD, has just one reference to areas outside Sydney, regarding buses in Wollongong, Newcastle and the Central Coast. (3) Calls on the Premier to rename the website shapesydney.com.au given her Sydney centric Government has once again ignored the whole of regional New South Wales in its planning for future infrastructure.
(Notice given 23 February 2010)
1187 KIAMA AND SOUTH COAST PUBLIC HOUSING MRS SHELLEY HANCOCK to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges the need for public housing in New South Wales, in particular the Kiama and South Coast electorates. 23798 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(2) Notes the concerns of Kiama and Shoalhaven Councils about the lack of meaningful consultation with them, regarding their local Development Control Plans, by New South Wales Housing during the roll out of social housing units over the last six months. (3) Notes the concerns of residents in Gerroa, Bomaderry, Nowra and Ulladulla, as expressed at well attended meetings, regarding overshadowing, loss of amenity, limited car parking on site and contravention of local planning controls with respect to proposed public housing in their areas. (4) Condemns the Government for overriding local planning controls and steamrolling local communities during the process of planning for social housing in New South Wales.
(Notice given 23 February 2010)
1188 RIVERINA RED GUMS MR JOHN WILLIAMS to move— That this House notes that recommendations recently made in regard to the Riverina Red Gums by the Natural Resource Commission are flawed and biased and should not be adopted by a responsible Government.
(Notice given 23 February 2010)
1189 DAVIDSON HIGH SCHOOL MATHS TEACHER SHORTAGE MR JONATHAN O'DEA to move— That this House: (1) Notes that a HSC 2 unit maths class at Davidson High School only had a qualified maths teacher, face to face, for one day in the first three weeks of the 2010 school year. (2) Notes the deceptive and misleading claim by the Minister for Education and Training to the contrary.
(Notice given 23 February 2010)
1190 HORNSBY HOSPITAL UPGRADE MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Hornsby Hospital is in dire need of a reconstruction of a good percentage of its building, as has been pointed out by medical personnel and media in current reports. (2) Notes that an experienced staff member slipped over and sustained serious injury in the operating theatres as a result of a water leak that was supposed to be fixed. (3) Calls on the Government to immediately recognise the masterplan recently adopted by the Hornsby Hospital committee assigned to create an updated version. (4) Calls on the Government to allocate funding in the 2010-2011 State Budget to allow the commencement of construction as recommended by the masterplan for the next financial year. (5) Informs the Minister for Health that Hornsby Hospital staff, patients and community members are now at the limits of their patience in relation to the need to upgrade this essential hospital.
(Notice given 23 February 2010)
1191 VIRTUAL INFRASTRUCTURE MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that in 2009 the Member for Port Stephens presented the previous Premier with the computer software Sim City to aid his continued delivery of virtual infrastructure. 23799 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(2) Calls on the current Premier to confirm whether she too is using the software, following her announcement of yet another blue print for the increasingly frustrated people of New South Wales.
(Notice given 23 February 2010)
1192 KURNELL DESALINATION PLANT MR JONATHAN O'DEA to move— That this House: (1) Notes that on 25 June 2007 the then Premier announced that the desalination plant, with an increased capacity, would be finished by September 2009, and cost $1.76 billion. (2) Notes that the plant was still not fully operational when launched on 28 January 2010, having had its budget increased to $1.83 billion in July 2007, and again to $1.89 billion in June 2008. (3) Notes the Government's deceptive claims that the Kurnell Desalination Plant was delivered on time and under budget.
(Notice given 23 February 2010)
1193 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPORT MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the extensive and thorough work on the subject of domestic violence undertaken by a parliamentary intern Evrithiki Diinis during semester two 2009. (2) Congratulates her on the completed assignment "Domestic Violence: Prevalence and Response in Australia" and notes that the report has been lodged in the Parliamentary Library and distributed to members.
(Notice given 23 February 2010)
1194 POLICING IN TEA GARDENS AND HAWKS NEST MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest community's concern about the lack of policing and a subsequent rise in crime in the region. (2) Commends the community for taking action on this issue, organising a productive community meeting with police and other community representatives last week. (3) Commends the Port Stephens Local Area Commander Charles Haggett for his positive response to the issue, in undertaking to restore the two-officer police presence in Tea Gardens. (4) Calls on the Government to end the mismanagement and immediately step up support and resources for the State's hard working police officers.
(Notice given 23 February 2010)
1195 CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY 2010 VOLUNTEERS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the efforts of the many local volunteers and the wonderful regional support groups, for the 2010 Clean Up Australia Day, including work at the Glendale site. (2) Congratulates the Hunter volunteers for contributing to the beauty of New South Wales, and further congratulates Clean Up Australia Day in their 20th year of operation. 23800 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(Notice given 24 February 2010)
1196 COUNCIL BY-ELECTION COSTS MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Emeritus Mayor Fred Harvison on his service as councillor, including six years as Mayor on Singleton Council since 1999, and his previous service as an alderman on Hurstville Council. (2) Acknowledges Mr Harvison has resigned from Singleton Council for health reasons resulting from his service in Vietnam, creating a vacancy. (3) Notes that a by-election could cost Singleton rate-payers over $50,000 and that Mr Harvison headed a group ticket in the 2008 Local Government election. (4) Calls on the Minister for Local Government to introduce urgent legislation to negate the need for Local Government by-elections to fill casual vacancies.
(Notice given 24 February 2010)
1197 MARINE RESCUE NSW VOLUNTEERS MS DIANE BEAMER to move— That this House: (1) Commends the tireless work and dedication shown by more than 2500 volunteers for Marine Rescue NSW. (2) Notes the generosity of the New South Wales public in providing donations to help Marine Rescue NSW save lives on our waterways. (3) Notes the unique contribution made by Marine Rescue NSW to the continued enjoyment of marine activities.
(Notice given 24 February 2010)
1198 OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS AUSTRALIA TEAL RIBBON DAY MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes Ovarian Cancer Awareness Australia Teal Ribbon Day. (2) Notes the importance of recognising the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer as early as possible. (3) Commends Mandy O'Bree in her battle with ovarian cancer and the strong messages she has given to other women. (4) Notes the new book 'Cancer, Sex and No Worries' by Claire O'Brien and its poignant description of one woman's journey through ovarian cancer and the choices she made.
(Notice given 24 February 2010)
1199 CENTRAL COAST TRANSPORT MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Central Coast will benefit from recent transport reforms by the Government. (2) Recognises the significant savings local commuters will enjoy when MyZone Ticketing is implemented in April. (3) Acknowledges that under the Connecting the City of Cities Plan, the Coast will receive more new 23801 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
buses, access to more rail carriages and is already receiving new commuter car parks. (4) Congratulates the Government on these initiatives.
(Notice given 24 February 2010)
1200 YERONG CREEK POLICE STATION MR DARYL MAGUIRE to move— That this House: (1) Notes the intention of the Minister for Police to close and dispose of the police station and residence at Yerong Creek. (2) Notes community outrage at the intended closure due to lack of maintenance and investment by the Government. (3) Calls on the Minister for Police to reverse this decision.
(Notice given 24 February 2010)
1201 UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RESEARCH AND TRAINING FUNDING MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the University of Newcastle will receive more than $34 million for research and training funding in 2010. (2) Congratulates the University for receiving this funding.
(Notice given 24 February 2010)
1202 SCHOOL CHILDREN TRANSPORT SAFETY MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that 80 school children from Medowie narrowly escaped serious injury or worse when two rear wheels came off their school bus while on the journey home from Raymond Terrace in February 2010. (2) Congratulates the bus driver, Ron Elsworthy, for managing to steer the bus to safety, averting a disaster and preventing any injury. (3) Calls on the Government to take greater steps to ensure the safety of our school children on publicly or privately owned transport.
(Notice given 24 February 2010)
1203 CENTRAL COAST BEARS MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Supports the bid by the Central Coast Bears for a NRL Franchise in 2013. (2) Acknowledges the pledge of support by the Minister for the Central Coast to assist in the bid process. (3) Congratulates the CC Bears team for their launch and current activities. (4) Calls on the NRL to grant a Central Coast franchise in 2013.
(Notice given 24 February 2010) 23802 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
1204 COLLEGE CRESCENT COMMUNITY HOUSING MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Economic Stimulus Package funding that has enabled the purchase of a block of land in College Crescent, Hornsby for the construction of 66 units. (2) Notes that Garrigal Housing will be the managing community housing agent and that 50 per cent of the units will be for the homeless. (3) Notes that there is a requirement for the prospective occupiers of the units to have employment and that there seems to be no provision of services or a 'concierge-style' gateway management for the entry. (4) Calls on the Minister for Housing to waive the employment requirement for the homeless, link the units to service provision and allow a concierge-style entry management to ensure the safety of occupants.
(Notice given 24 February 2010)
1205 JOHN HUNTER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Ky Lowrey, a nine-year-old from Fletcher, for his outstanding fundraising efforts for the John Hunter Children's Hospital. (2) Notes that in the 2009 junior rugby league season Ky's team raised $510 for music therapy through Trys for Kids, where his team was sponsored to score tries throughout the season.
(Notice given 24 February 2010)
1206 NEWCASTLE COURT HOUSE REPAIRS MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Government's neglect of the Newcastle Court House which has left staff and visitors sweltering without air conditioning over summer. (2) Notes the reports that the Attorney General is currently seeking funding to build a justice precinct in Newcastle. (3) Condemns the Government for continuing to treat the people of the Hunter with contempt, by making promises when it is incapable of even delivering the most basic infrastructure. (4) Calls on the Government to immediately undertake repairs to the Newcastle Court House.
(Notice given 24 February 2010)
1207 ELECTRICITY TARIFFS MR PETER DRAPER to move— That this House: (1) Notes the proposals from IPART to increase electricity tariffs by a further 62% over 3 years. (2) Notes that an IPART determination will see Peel Valley water users face price increases of 140%. (3) Notes the plan to slug country motorists with another $30 tax to pay for the Government's Sydney transport blueprint. (4) Calls on the Government to limit any such registration increases to regular users of the city network. 23803 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(Notice given 24 February 2010)
1208 TAX ON MOTORISTS IN REGIONAL NEW SOUTH WALES MR ANDREW STONER to move— That this House opposes the proposal that motorists in regional New South Wales, including Dubbo, Bathurst, Queanbeyan and the Central Coast, be levied with a monstrous tax to pay for Sydney transport infrastructure they will never use.
(Notice given 24 February 2010)
1209 METROPOLITAN GREENSPACE PROGRAM MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government for investing in public open spaces and recreational trails under the Metropolitan Greenspace Program. (2) Notes that under this scheme, Gosford City Council will receive $325,300 in 2010 to upgrade the peninsula recreation precinct at Umina Beach and provide 500 metres of pathway along the Terrigal Haven Coastal Walk from the base to the summit of the skillion. (3) Congratulates the Government for delivering practical benefits for residents and visitors to the Central Coast.
(Notice given 25 February 2010)
1210 YARALLA ESTATE-CONCORD MRS JILLIAN SKINNER to move— That this House: (1) Notes the historically significant Yaralla Estate in Concord has been unoccupied since the Dame Eadith Walker Dialysis Unit was closed on 28 July 2008 with a consequential alarming deterioration of the whole estate. (2) Notes the Government has failed to provide the promised heritage management plan and funds for the preservation of the historic Yaralla Mansion. (3) Condemns the Government for failing to secure the site's future and for allowing it to fall into such a disgraceful state of disrepair, but congratulates the Concord Heritage Society and Canada Bay Council for their efforts to preserve the Yaralla Estate. (4) Calls on the Government to fund the restoration of the estate and to secure its future as an uncompromised site open to the people of New South Wales.
(Notice given 25 February 2010)
1212 WEST PENNANT HILLS VALLEY EXIT TO THE M2 MR MICHAEL RICHARDSON to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the only exit from West Pennant Hills Valley to the M2 is via Karloon and Eaton Roads, narrow residential streets that were not built to take thousands of vehicles an hour during the morning peak. (2) Notes that it can take up to ten minutes to turn right from Eaton Road onto Pennant Hills Road between 7.00 am and 9.00 am, on top of a ten minute crawl along Aiken and Oakes Roads. (3) Notes that, following lobbying from the Member for Castle Hill via the Hills Local Traffic Committee, the Roads and Traffic Authority has agreed to examine alternative ways of exiting the valley. 23804 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(4) Calls on the Government to agree to a workable plan to reduce exit times from the valley.
(Notice given 25 February 2010)
1213 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the recent deluge of rain and storm activity in many Sydney suburbs. (2) Commends the work of State Emergency Services (SES) personnel across all the affected areas. (3) Recognises the ongoing contribution made by the SES whenever required to act. (4) Notes the dedication of Hornsby SES under the leadership of Bob Corbett.
(Notice given 25 February 2010)
1214 MOTORISTS TAX FOR SYDNEY RAIL INFRASTUCTURE MR DARYL MAGUIRE to move— That this House: (1) Notes that constituents from the electorate of Wagga Wagga are expressing alarm at the Government's new tax on motorists for Sydney rail infrastructure. (2) Calls on the Government to scrap the tax for regional and rural motorists.
(Notice given 25 February 2010)
1215 NORTH-WEST RAIL LINK MR MICHAEL RICHARDSON to move— That this House: (1) Notes that in 1998 the Government promised to build a railway line between Epping and Castle Hill by 2010. (2) Notes that it is now 2010 and the Government has not laid so much as a sleeper of that line, the north-west rail link. (3) Notes that the Government's new transport plan proposes starting work on the line in 2017 and completing it in 2024. (4) Calls on the Government to start work on the railway immediately.
(Notice given 25 February 2010)
1216 MONA VALE ROAD MR ROB STOKES to move— That this House: (1) Notes that more than 400 accidents and four fatalities have occurred on Mona Vale Road in the four years during which the road's essential safety upgrades were promised in the Government's State Infrastructure Strategy. (2) Notes that the Government's State Infrastructure Strategy is nothing but a showcase of Labor's broken commitments across New South Wales. (3) Calls on the Government to urgently prioritise the upgrading of Mona Vale Road to help reduce the number of tragic accidents on this vital section of Ring Road No. 3.
(Notice given 25 February 2010) 23805 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
1217 AUNTIES AND UNCLES COOPERATIVE MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the important work undertaken by the "Aunties and Uncles Cooperative" over a number of years. (2) Congratulates the selfless members of "Aunties and Uncles" for the massive difference they are making to the lives of many disadvantaged young people. (3) Expresses alarm at the prospect of the Government reducing essential funding to this dedicated group. (4) Calls on the responsible Minister to immediately ensure "Aunties and Uncles" can sustain its work and further reach out to young people.
(Notice given 25 February 2010)
1218 COMMONWEALTH HEALTH REFORM PLAN MR GERARD MARTIN to move— That this House welcomes the timely and measured response of the Premier to the Prime Minister's plan for health reform.
(Notice given 9 March 2010)
1219 OYSTER COVE LAND VALUES MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that residents of Oyster Cove, Port Stephens have serious concerns about the devaluation of their land following the release of the Salt Ash Weapons Range Aircraft Noise Exposure Forecast 2025. (2) Notes that residents fear their land will be deemed useless and devalued as a result of the projected noise impacts, and because residential dwellings will no longer be able to be built within the 25 to 30 ANEF contours. (3) Calls on the Minister for Planning to work with the Department of Defence and Port Stephens Council to develop a workable solution that benefits Port Stephens residents without adversely affecting RAAF Williamtown.
(Notice given 9 March 2010)
1220 HAWKESBURY REGION SUSTAINABILITY MR ALLAN SHEARAN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the North Richmond District Community Action Association for its initiative in recently organising a community forum to discuss sustainability in the Hawkesbury. (2) Notes the concerns expressed during the forum about the potential impact of large-scale residential development west of the Hawkesbury River. (3) Notes the view expressed by the Member for Hawkesbury and the Mayor of Hawkesbury City Council who encourage further residential development west of the river, potentially creating a new Kellyville. (4) Requests the Government to maintain a focus that continues to protect the agricultural and heritage values of the Hawkesbury region.
(Notice given 9 March 2010) 23806 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
1221 NORTH RICHMOND DEVELOPMENT MR RAY WILLIAMS to move— That this House: (1) Notes the meeting held on Friday 26 February 2010 at North Richmond Panthers attended by hundreds of local North Richmond residents, who voiced their concerns about future development within that area. (2) Notes that residents in North Richmond and surrounding suburbs are already faced with serious traffic gridlock in the morning and evening periods, especially crossing North Richmond Bridge. (3) Condemns the Government for requiring Hawkesbury City Council to meet housing targets of up to 2000 new dwellings on the western side of the Hawkesbury River, which will increase the current traffic problems. (4) Calls on the Member for Londonderry to join the Opposition in opposing any further development in the North Richmond area until the necessary upgrades are made to local infrastructure to satisfy the existing needs of the community and any planned future developments.
(Notice given 9 March 2010)
1222 ANNA BAY CRIME RATES MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges that residents in Anna Bay are fed up with ongoing anti-social behaviour and vandalism in their area. (2) Notes more than 50 local residents recently completed a survey detailing their personal experience as a victim of crime in Anna Bay. (3) Condemns the Government for its mismanagement of the law and order system over the past 15 years, which has resulted in entire communities feeling threatened by a lack of police presence and a failing justice system. (4) Calls on the Government to immediately address legislation deficiencies and policing issues to help make communities such as Anna Bay feel safe again.
(Notice given 9 March 2010)
1223 HORNSBY RAILWAY STATION PARKING MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes that parking adjacent to the Hornsby Railway Station is inadequate despite the station upgrade under the Clearways Plan. (2) Notes the claim that there would be 70 extra car spaces when the project was completed. (3) Notes that this claim is a gross misrepresentation because it fails to take into account the concurrent loss of car spaces in High Street, Hornsby. (4) Condemns the Government for ignoring the needs of commuters coming to Hornsby Railway Station and not building a multistorey car park when Hornsby is a major transport hub.
(Notice given 9 March 2010)
1224 MOUNT DRUITT HOSPITAL AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY SURGERY MR RAY WILLIAMS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that staff morale at Mount Druitt Hospital has plummeted since after-hours emergency 23807 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
surgery was officially stopped by the Government in February 2010. (2) Notes that at least eight senior staff have resigned in the past 18 months from this hospital due to safety concerns, including six anaesthetists, a surgeon and an operation nurse manager. (3) Notes that a doctor has declared the hospital unsafe with no anaesthetists or surgeons on-call after-hours or weekends. (4) Notes that when a child is presented to Mount Druitt Hospital needing after-hours emergency surgery, the child is transferred to Blacktown Hospital for surgery and then returned to Mount Druitt Hospital to recover because Blacktown Hospital does not have a paediatric ward. (5) Notes that the Liberal candidate for Londonderry, Bart Bassett has advised he will continue to fight on behalf of the residents of Mount Druitt and surrounding suburbs on this important issue. (6) Condemns the Government, the Minister for Health and the local members for Mount Druitt and Londonderry for not standing up, on behalf of their local communities, for their health needs.
(Notice given 9 March 2010)
1225 TILLGERRY PENINSULA POLICE PRESENCE MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the concerns of residents of the Tilligerry Peninsula in Port Stephens about the ongoing spate of robberies in the area, particularly of homes of the elderly including four homes in the week commencing 1 March 2010. (2) Calls on the Government to stop ignoring law and order issues on the Tilligerry Peninsula and commit to an increased police presence in the area.
(Notice given 9 March 2010)
1226 WATTLEGROVE COTTAGE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that for 10 years Wallsend's Wattlegrove Cottage has given respite to the carers of persons with dementia, which is a Hunter Health achievement. (2) Congratulates the hard working staff at Wattlegrove for the daily care and fun they provide for persons with dementia. (3) Commends Ms Annette Roberts for commissioning the centre.
(Notice given 10 March 2010)
1227 RAYMOND TERRACE HOUSING PROJECT MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges that a project to construct 14 units at 26 Gwen Parade, Raymond Terrace (2/859231) was given Department of Housing project approval on 4 February 2010. (2) Calls on the Minister to assure the House that this approval included acoustic attenuation in accordance with the October 2009 endorsement for housing that falls between 20 and 25 ANEF contours for RAAF Base Williamtown 2025 ANEF.
(Notice given 10 March 2010)
1228 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2010 MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— 23808 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
That this House: (1) Notes that 8 March 2010 was International Women's Day. (2) Congratulates the Government for its ongoing support for the NSW Woman of the Year award. (3) Congratulates this year's winner and all nominees for their contributions in various ways to communities throughout the State. (4) Notes that this year's theme for International Women's Day is 'Empowering Women to End Poverty by 2015'.
(Notice given 10 March 2010)
1229 MOTHERS MILK BANK MR GEOFF PROVEST to move— That this House: (1) Notes the initiative and dedication of Marea Ryan and the operation of the Mothers Milk Bank, a vital service for the health and development of premature babies and infants whose mothers are unable to feed them due to illness and other circumstances. (2) Calls on the Government to provide urgently needed funding to enable this service, the only one of its kind in New South Wales, to continue operating.
(Notice given 10 March 2010)
1230 ALEX'S HOUSE MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the parents and friends of Alex's House, an organisation set up to support families with children diagnosed with dyspraxia and dyslexia. (2) Recognises the learning difficulties experienced by people with these disabilities. (3) Acknowledges the work of Mingara Recreation Club and many members of the public in supporting this worthwhile organisation.
(Notice given 10 March 2010)
1231 MONA VALE HOSPITAL MATERNITY WARD MR ROB STOKES to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the re-opening of the maternity ward at Mona Vale Hospital has now been delayed indefinitely leaving expectant mothers, midwives, obstetricians and the entire Pittwater community waiting in uncertainty. (2) Notes that the Pittwater community has lost all faith in the Government to deliver timely improvements to health services on the northern beaches. (3) Calls on the Government to explain why there has been a delay in returning maternity services to Mona Vale Hospital and the date on which the maternity ward will reopen.
(Notice given 10 March 2010)
1232 RAHAMIN ECOLOGY CENTRE MR GERARD MARTIN to move— That this House congratulates the Rahamin Ecology Centre run by the Sisters of Mercy in Bathurst for their innovative leadership role on environmental issues. 23809 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(Notice given 10 March 2010)
1233 MATHEMATICS EDUCATION MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledge the critical state of mathematics education in New South Wales with declining enrolments at both secondary and tertiary levels. (2) Calls on the Minister for Education and Training to urgently investigate and address this critical shortage.
(Notice given 10 March 2010)
1234 CALVARY MATER'S LADIES AUXILIARY MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Calvary Mater's Ladies Auxiliary who raised the huge sum of $91,000 for the benefit of patient care at the Hospital. (2) Congratulates all our intrepid volunteers for their efforts to improve and renew equipment at local hospitals.
(Notice given 10 March 2010)
1235 CENTRAL COAST ROADS PLAN MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges the extensive road construction currently being undertaken on the Central Coast as part of the $300 million roads plan. (2) Recognises that residents from across the Central Coast benefit from the new work, which is fully funded. (3) Condemns the Liberal Party for not having a road plan despite their constant complaining after 14 years in opposition. (4) Congratulates the Government for its commitments to Central Coast road users.
(Notice given 10 March 2010)
1236 NEW LAMBTON'S CARRINGTON PARADE BUSHCARE GROUP MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the tireless work of volunteer members of New Lambton's Carrington Parade Bushcare Group, which was recognised in their commendation award by Newcastle City Council. (2) Congratulates the Carrington Parade Bushcare Group for their endeavour to make the Hunter a more attractive place to live and work.
(Notice given 10 March 2010)
1237 SOLDIERS BEACH RESCUE MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates nine-year-old Riley Walkington of Soldiers Beach SLSC for rescuing two boys 23810 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
who got into difficulty on Sunday 7 February 2010. (2) Recognises that Riley implemented his rescue training and calmly kept the boys afloat for 20 minutes near dangerous rocks. (3) Notes the important role Surf Lifesaving plays in our coastal communities in the development of fine young Australians like Riley Walkington.
(Notice given 10 March 2010)
1238 ENTRANCE PUBLIC SCHOOL STAFF MR CHRIS HARTCHER to move— That this House calls on the Member for The Entrance to apologise to the teachers and families of the Entrance Public School for his comments that "the trouble is not the socio economic mix of children at the school, it's the teachers. It's the abundance of old staff".
(Notice given 10 March 2010)
1239 AUSTRALIAN YEAR OF THE GIRL GUIDE MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that 2010 is the Australian Year of the Girl Guide, as girl guides throughout the world celebrate 100 years of guiding. (2) Notes that the Australian Guide program helps foster leadership and life skills for girls aged between 5 and 17 years. (3) Congratulates Guides New South Wales and ACT for encouraging girls and young women to stay active and become confident, responsible members of the community.
(Notice given 11 March 2010)
1240 NEW SOUTH WALES WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS MRS DAWN FARDELL to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Pastor Julie Virtue from Havannah House, Forbes on being a top ten finalist at the New South Wales Women of the Year Awards. (2) Recognises Julie for her considerable people skills, understanding of rural and Aboriginal communities and compassion in advancing the cause of women, girls and disadvantaged people throughout the region. (3) Notes that Havannah House is a groundbreaking facility which provides a safe and secure haven for people seeking emergency accommodation and respite rehabilitation from addictions, escape from domestic violence, as well as other compassionate care and support.
(Notice given 11 March 2010)
1241 546 BUS ROUTE MR RAY WILLIAMS to move— That this House: (1) Notes the recent meetings of concerned residents at the Oatlands Neighbourhood Watch and Belarus Retirement Village in Oatlands, complaining of the removal of the 546 bus service to Parramatta via roads such as Bellevue Street and Prince Street. (2) Notes that prior to the 546 service, the old number three route operated for 58 years under the North and Western Bus Company. 23811 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(3) Notes that recent changes by the Ministry of Transport to the bus routes in this area have cancelled the 546 service to Belarus Retirement Village forcing elderly residents to walk up a steep hill for a kilometre in order to catch a bus on Pennant Hills Road or Belmore Street. (4) Notes that after lobbying by these residents the Government commenced a trial of the 552 bus route between the hours of 10am and 2pm, five days per week but this bus does not service Bellevue Street and does not operate on weekends. (5) Calls on the Minister for Transport and the Member for Parramatta to support this community by reinstating a bus service, seven days per week on an hourly basis between 7am and 7pm, to Bellevue Street. (6) Condemns the Government for continuing the cancellation of bus services across Western Sydney.
(Notice given 11 March 2010)
1242 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2010 MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes that International Women's Day 2010 was held on 8 March 2010. (2) Notes Carmel Aitken, Hornsby electorate Woman of the Year, has long worked with social justice issues and assisted many disadvantaged people. (3) Congratulates Carmel, all the nominees and finalists, and all women in NSW who make such a valuable contribution to society.
(Notice given 11 March 2010)
1243 GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE FOR NSW SURF CLUBS MR MIKE BAIRD to move— That this House: (1) Recognises the invaluable contribution made by surf clubs across NSW who save thousands of lives', protected more than 7 million beachgoers last season, and have been an integral part of community life for more than 100 years. (2) Calls on the Government to consider measures to ensure NSW surf clubs, both with and without leases, retain full access and long-term tenure of their current buildings located on council and Crown land. (3) Calls on the Government to look at all measures available to assist surf clubs in NSW to undertake essential building upgrades that are supported by the community.
(Notice given 11 March 2010)
1244 VEHICLE WEIGHT TAX MRS DAWN FARDELL to move— That this House: (1) Notes the strong objection to the proposed vehicle weight tax recently announced by the Premier. (2) Notes that under the proposed revenue raising exercise many rural and regional residents, including rural producers and small businesses, will be paying an additional $30 tax on more than one vehicle, for a transport solution they will never utilise. (3) Calls on the Roads and Traffic Authority to charge the tax on vehicles registered to addresses in the Sydney basin or alternatively charge fares on those who use the transportation service sufficient to pay for the Sydney transport plan.
(Notice given 11 March 2010) 23812 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
1245 RED-GUM TIMBER COMMUNITIES MS KATRINA HODGKINSON to move— That this House condemns the Government for its treatment of Red-Gum timber communities in southern New South Wales.
(Notice given 12 March 2010)
1246 BEROWRA POLICE STATION MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the ongoing battle over a number of years, by police, retired police, community groups and local Berowra and environs residents, to send a message that disposing of Berowra Police Station was unacceptable. (2) Notes that the above groups are angry and disillusioned that the Government refused to listen to their concerns. (3) Condemns the Government for selling the Berowra Police Station on Tuesday 9 March 2010, in a cynical cash grab.
(Notice given 12 March 2010)
1247 WAGGA WAGGA ELECTORATE RAINFALL MR DARYL MAGUIRE to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Wagga Wagga electorate recorded its highest rainfall on record 110mm, in March 2010. (2) Welcomes the first decent rainfall in 10 years of drought. (3) Notes that the downpour did cause stock loss and some damage to infrastructure in low lying areas whilst filling dams, rivers and lakes. (4) Congratulates the SES, Defence personnel and volunteers for their outstanding work in assisting those affected by minor flooding.
(Notice given 12 March 2010)
1248 COMMUNITY BUILIDNG PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government on the successful Community Building Partnership Program that will see more than $400,000 in funding shared by 19 community groups and clubs in the Gosford electorate. (2) Notes that local residents voted for the allocation of these funds, including $12,000 for improvements to the Country Women's Association's Woy Woy premises; $51,770 for the construction of a concrete and sunshade structure at Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club and $20,000 for the refurbishment of the rock pool at Pearl Beach. (3) Congratulates the Government on its swift action to stimulate the local economy and invest in local infrastructure.
(Notice given 16 March 2010)
1249 LITTLE FOREST ROAD AND PRINCES HIGHWAY INTERSECTION 23813 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
MRS SHELLEY HANCOCK to move— That this House: (1) Notes advice from the Minister for Roads following representations from residents of Little Forest Road, Milton regarding its dangerous intersection with the Princes Highway. (2) Notes that the Minister acknowledges the intersection is unsafe and recommends residents should not turn right from Little Forest Road if heading to Milton. (3) Notes that the Minister recommends that the residents should turn left, travel 2.5 kilometres to Pointer Road, turn right, do a u-turn and head back to Milton. (4) Condemns the Minister for failing to recognise that there is no right turn possible into Pointed Road from this direction, and failing to acknowledge that any u-turn into Pointer Road is impossible due to the narrowness of the road. (5) Calls on the Minister to ensure funds are allocated to urgently upgrade the intersection of Little Forest Road and the Princes Highway.
(Notice given 16 March 2010)
1250 WSN ASSETS SALE MR JONATHAN O'DEA to move— That this House calls on the Government to also ensure that all relevant stakeholders are protected when implementing the sale of WSN assets in accordance with any such legislation.
(Notice given 16 March 2010)
1251 ROUSE HILL/BOX HILL TRANSPORT CORRIDOR MR RAY WILLIAMS to move— That this House: (1) Notes the meeting held with 250 residents in Sunningdale Place, Rouse Hill last Saturday afternoon another meeting held with 200 residents outside Rouse Hill Public School last Monday morning,; and a final meeting outside Rouse Hill Public School last Monday afternoon with over 350 residents, all concerned about letters they had received from the Department of Planning advising them their homes were being investigated for a new transport corridor between the Rouse Hill Town Centre and the new Box Hill industrial precinct. (2) Notes the concern these letters have caused to hundreds of these residents, many of whom had recently purchased properties in this area and were upset that their homes would be bulldozed in order to build a transport corridor. (3) Congratulates Kevin Wilde from Channel 9 and the Rouse Hill Times for highlighting this issue. (4) Condemns the Minister for Planning and the previous Minister for Planning, Kristina Keneally, who was Minister when the boundaries for this plan were drafted. (5) Calls on the Government to immediately write to all the affected residents of Rouse Hill and apologise for any distress and inconvenience caused and confirm these residents' homes will not be included in any future transport corridor plans.
(Notice given 16 March 2010)
1252 PHYSICAL/NURSING CARE STAFF FUNDING MRS SHELLEY HANCOCK to move— That this House: (1) Notes the concerns expressed by the Havenlee SSP P&C President, Michael Evans, in relation to lack of funding for physical/nursing care staff for physically disabled children at the school. (2) Notes that the P&C President is concerned about the stressful effects of this lack of funding on 23814 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
teachers and School Learning Support Officers, as a result of a deficiency in the staffing formulae. (3) Calls on the Minster for Education to ensure that, in the future, funding formulae appropriately recognise the growing need to provide physical/nursing care staff in special schools.
(Notice given 16 March 2010)
1253 EMPLOYER OF CHOICE FOR WOMEN AWARD MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the University of Newcastle on winning the "Employer of Choice for Women" award, which was presented by the Federal Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency. (2) Commends all involved in winning such a prestigious award.
(Notice given 17 March 2010)
1254 WAGGA WAGGA JOB SUMMIT MR ANDREW FRASER to move— That this House: (1) Notes that a project officer from the Department of Premier and Cabinet has called a job summit in Wagga Wagga on the 8 April 2010. (2) Notes that the summit will be hosted by the Minister for State and Regional Development. (3) Notes that the summit will look at actions that both the Government and industry can take to generate investment, create jobs and ensure long term prosperity. (4) Condemns the Government for selling out the Red Gum timber industry in an effort to gain Green preferences at the 2011 State Election. (5) Notes this sell out will result in the loss of 1200 jobs and that the compensation package proposal will not compensate mill owners for the value of their mortgages. (6) Notes that the job summit will not address these losses.
(Notice given 17 March 2010)
1255 SALVATION ARMY FREE BUS SERVICE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the local Salvos (Salvation Army) on their welcome initiative to provide a free bus service on Thursday evenings between the Newcastle University and the Jesmond shopping centre. (2) Congratulates the Salvos for providing this popular service, which contributes to the safety of students and the local community.
(Notice given 17 March 2010)
1256 ENCRYPTED DIGITAL POLICE RADIO MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges that encrypted digital police radio is essential for the effectiveness of police operations and the safety of New South Wales citizens. 23815 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(2) Notes that the Minister has advised the House that "The digitisation and encryption of all operational radio channels within the regional locations of Newcastle, the Central Coast and Wollongong have already been completed." (3) Notes that while Hunter police do in fact have digital capabilities these cannot be switched on. (4) Condemns the Minister for Police for misleading the House and continuing to under-resource our dedicated and hard working police officers.
(Notice given 17 March 2010)
1257 LOCAL COMMUNITY GARDENS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the increased popularity of local community gardens. (2) Congratulates the Newcastle City Council for supporting New Lambton volunteers as they learn to grow vegetables and flowers. (3) Commends New Lambton volunteers for caring about our environment and our community health.
(Notice given 17 March 2010)
1258 ELECTRICITY PRICE INCREASE MRS DAWN FARDELL to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges that soaring electricity prices will force more working families into a situation where they cannot afford to pay for power. (2) Notes that in the last financial year more than 18,000 households had their power cut off and, due to forecast increases of $200 to the average bill, that number is expected to grow. (3) Notes that increases of up to 62%, expected over the next three years, will be too much for many households to bear. (4) Notes with concern that high temperatures in Australia may result in more deaths as consumers are no longer able to pay their electricity bill.
(Notice given 17 March 2010)
1259 MONA VALE HOSPITAL MR ROB STOKES to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the specialists and nursing staff who perform complex surgical operations at Mona Vale Hospital whilst providing an excellent standard of care. (2) Notes that two of the four operating theatres and the patient recovery room at Mona Vale Hospital are currently used as storerooms. (3) Notes that the remaining operating theatres are too small and unfit for their purpose. (4) Calls on the Government to take urgent action at Mona Vale Hospital to provide better storage facilities and operating theatres that are big enough to ensure safety for patients and safe working conditions for staff.
(Notice given 17 March 2010)
1260 BEROWRA POLICE STATION SALE MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— 23816 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
That this House: (1) Notes that the sale of Berowra Police Station will further detrimentally affect police response times. (2) Calls on the Minister for Police to free up desk-bound police to increase police patrols in Brooklyn and Berowra, or increase police numbers at Hornsby Police Station. (3) Calls on the Minister for Police to consider community suggestions for solving the need for increased police presence in the north of the electorate of Hornsby.
(Notice given 17 March 2010)
1261 NELSON BAY POLICE STATION MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges that twenty four police officers work from Nelson Bay Police Station. (2) Acknowledges that there is one shower; officers have to share lockers; and there is no charge desk at the Nelson Bay Police Station. (3) Calls on the Government to upgrade or rebuild the Nelson Bay Police Station at a more suitable location to ensure an adequate working environment for the dedicated and hard working police officers stationed there and a safer and more appropriate facility for community members.
(Notice given 17 March 2010)
1262 MOTOR TAX MR ANDREW STONER to move— That this House calls on the Government to axe its $500 million motor tax that is to be charged on hard working families State-wide, but spent only on transport in Sydney.
(Notice given 17 March 2010)
1263 ELECTRICITY PRICE INCREASE MR DARYL MAGUIRE to move— That this House: (1) Notes the skyrocketing prices of electricity in New South Wales which will be further compounded by increases of up to 60%. (2) Notes that increases in energy costs are a result of mismanagement by State and Federal Governments. (3) Notes that 20% of energy costs are for an Emissions Trading Scheme that is yet to be agreed to.
(Notice given 18 March 2010)
1264 WOLLONGONG RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government and Sydney Water's Wollongong Sewage Treatment Plant on the use of state-of-the-art combustion technology to convert methane gas to green energy. (2) Acknowledges that the new electricity-producing cogeneration engine will provide enough green energy to power over 20 per cent of the plant and cut Sydney Water's greenhouse gas emissions by 3,500 tonnes—the equivalent of taking more than 800 cars off the road. (3) Welcomes the $4 million investment in a renewable energy project in Wollongong that benefits both the environment and the community at large. 23817 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(Notice given 18 March 2010)
1265 SENIORS WEEK 2010 MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes Seniors Week 2010 and congratulates all seniors on a life long contribution to our communities. (2) Congratulates the many seniors who organise gatherings in the Hornsby electorate including the Hornsby Seniors Group, Over 55s. (3) Welcomes the input of this group in relation to issues affecting seniors as well as matters of public concern such as, the homelessness.
(Notice given 18 March 2010)
1266 WOLLONGONG HOSPITAL'S EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government and the Minister for Health on the recent announcement that construction has started on the $5.5 million expansion of Wollongong Hospital's Emergency Department. (2) Acknowledges that Wollongong Hospital has one of the busiest Emergency Departments in NSW, receiving more than 50,000 people a year. (3) Notes these works include the purpose-built $2.3 million Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre, which will provide specialist care to people needing urgent treatment.
(Notice given 18 March 2010)
1267 DAILY TELEGRAPH ACCIDENT REPORT MRS DAWN FARDELL to move— That this House: (1) Notes that The Daily Telegraph on 18 March 2010 gave an incorrect account of the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of former Parkes Mayor, Robert Wilson and respected Orange community citizen, Kevin Marshall. (2) Notes that at the time of the tragedy the Daily Telegraph incorrectly reported the incident without confirmation of the cause and, after complaints, subsequently corrected the item which appeared in the Sydney edition but not the edition released to rural and regional New South Wales. (3) Notes that the Member for Dubbo has alerted the Daily Telegraph to this sloppy journalism which has again caused unnecessary anguish to the families. (4) Notes that the child referred in the article was the grandchild of Kevin Marshall and not Robert Wilson.
(Notice given 18 March 2010)
1268 WOLLONGONG CITY CENTRE MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government and the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Lands on supporting the economic growth of Wollongong city centre by removing a one per cent levy which previously applied to new commercial development. (2) Acknowledges that the removal of the levy will bring the city's development contributions 23818 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
framework in line with the rest of New South Wales. (3) Notes that by removing this levy, the Government is ensuring Wollongong is not at a competitive disadvantage when it comes to attracting investment to the city, which is an important part of the revitalisation process.
(Notice given 18 March 2010)
1269 ASQUITH PUBLIC SCHOOL SPEED ZONE MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes concerns raised with the Member for Hornsby regarding the need to extend the 40kph school zone further north along Royston Parade, Asquith, adjacent to Asquith Public School. (2) Calls on the Minister to listen to the school community and agree to this simple safety measure.
(Notice given 18 March 2010)
1270 ABORIGINAL FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS MRS SHELLEY HANCOCK to move— That this House: (1) Notes the effectiveness of the Aboriginal Family Support Programs at Waminda, the South Coast Women's Health and Welfare Aboriginal Corporation. (2) Condemns the Prime Minister for not extending any further funding to the Aboriginal Family Support Program and Early Intervention Aboriginal Supported Playgroup, which without funding can no longer be sustained, and staff are to be terminated within days. (3) Notes the Office of Women in the Premier's Department will not extend funding to the Waminda Wellbeing and Domestic Violence Program for Aboriginal Women and their families past June 2010. (4) Condemns the Government for continuing to ignore the needs of Aboriginal people in the South Coast electorate and calls on the Federal and State Government to reinstate funding to Waminda's much-needed programs.
(Notice given 18 March 2010)
1271 WATERFALL INQUIRY MS GLADYS BEREJIKLIAN to move— That this House: (1) Calls on the Government to have an audit conducted on by the Australian Transport and Safety Bureau (ATSB) the status of the recommendations from the Waterfall Inquiry. (2) Condemns the Government for allowing recommendations to be deemed "closed" even if the action has not been verified. (3) Notes that key recommendations from the inquiry remain outstanding.
(Notice given 18 March 2010)
1272 PLANNING LEGISLATION MR ROB STOKES to move— That this House: (1) Notes that local councils throughout New South Wales are being financially burdened by the Government's unnecessarily complex and unwieldy planning legislation. (2) Notes that Pittwater Council's legal expenses are expected to blow out by more than $100,000 this 23819 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
year due to the costs involved in interpreting State planning laws imposed on councils. (3) Calls on the Government to acknowledge that its ad hoc and unworkable changes to planning legislation is ripping much needed funding out of local council budgets, which would otherwise be used to fund vital community projects.
(Notice given 18 March 2010)
1273 2010 SPECIAL OLYMPICS MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Special Olympics are being held in April 2010. (2) Wishes all the athletes and especially Shaun Bender every success in their endeavours, and an enjoyable games.
(Notice given 18 March 2010)
1274 MAYFIELD RTA OFFICE MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Government will close down the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) office in Mayfield and open a new RTA centre in Newcastle CBD. (2) Notes that this is a blow to the vibrant Mayfield community, especially the elderly residents who have to travel into Newcastle CBD to access this vital service. (3) Condemns the Government for failing to invest in communities like Mayfield.
(Notice given 18 March 2010)
1275 HORNSBY HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the hard-working Hornsby Homelessness Task Force and its members who come from a wide variety of areas including non-government organisations, local committees, council, church groups and individuals with a strong interest in the issue of homelessness. (2) Notes the success of the Task Force in drawing the attention of the Minister for Housing to the plight of local people in the Hornsby environs who are homeless. (3) Notes the Government acquisition of land in College Crescent, Hornsby for the purpose of building 66 units, of which 33 are to be allocated to the homeless. (4) Acknowledges that the opportunity to have a "home" will greatly increase enjoyment of life by the homeless. (5) Encourages the Government to provide funding for support packages for the future residents of College Crescent.
(Notice given 19 March 2010)
1276 MAITLAND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that 19 March 20 marks one year and two weeks since a pedestrian bridge crossing the New England Highway at Maitland collapsed after being hit by an oversized truck. 23820 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(2) Notes the Government's tender process for the rebuilding of the pedestrian bridge has taken until sometime in March 2010 to close. (3) Notes that a tender is not expected to be awarded until May 2010, with the Roads and Traffic Authority claiming the project will be completed in October 2010. (4) Condemns the Government for failing to make any headway on this project over the twelve months since the incident, thereby forcing the people of Maitland to wait at least 18 months for the bridge to be repaired. (5) Calls on the Government to commit to keeping to this already lengthy time frame.
(Notice given 19 March 2010)
1277 DEATH OF THE PRESIDENT OF POLAND MR JOHN AQUILINA to move— That this House: (1) Notes the unfortunate events of 10 April, 2010 when travelling to attend the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Katyn massacre, the President of the Republic of Poland, Mr Lech Kaczynski, his wife the First Lady Mrs Maria Kaczynska, and a delegation including a number of members of Parliament, clergymen and crew, lost their lives in a tragic airplane crash near Smolensk, Russia. (2) Sends its condolences to the Government of the Republic of Poland and the New South Wales Australian-Polish community, acknowledging their sad loss.
(Notice given 20 April 2010)
1278 WILLIAMTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL SITE MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Government conducted a review of potential enrolments at the now closed Willamtown Public School in term 4, 2009 and despite closing the school and relocating students in late 2008, the Government still has not made a decision on the future of the property. (2) Notes the site would be valuable as a training and/or TAFE facility for the Willamtown RAAF Base, current aerospace companies and the future aerospace precinct in which it is located. (3) Condemns the Government for allowing this valuable site to go to ruin when there is such potential for this land in the Port Stephens electorate.
(Notice given 20 April 2010)
1279 SUTHERLAND DISTRICT TRADE UNION CLUB MR BARRY COLLIER to move— That this House congratulates the Sutherland District Trade Union Club on 50 years of service to the Shire community.
(Notice given 20 April 2010)
1280 MOUNT COLAH TRAFFIC LIGHTS MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the firm commitment by the Roads and Traffic Authority to complete installation of traffic lights at the intersection of the Pacific Highway and Excelsior Road, Mount Colah before the end of the 2009-2010 financial year. 23821 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(2) Notes that some preliminary work has been undertaken. (3) Advises the Minister for Transport and Roads that blocking off Foxglove Road median strip will be totally unacceptable to the local Mount Colah residents and the local Rural Fire Service. (4) Calls on the Minister for Transport and Roads to honour the promise to install the traffic lights and continue to permit right hand turns at Foxglove Road.
(Notice given 20 April 2010)
1281 WALLERAWANG PUBLIC SCHOOL MR GERARD MARTIN to move— That this House congratulates Wallerawang Public School on its sesquicentenary celebrations held on Saturday, 20 March 2010.
(Notice given 20 April 2010)
1282 NELSON BAY AMBULANCE STATION MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Government has not begun construction of the long awaited, urgently needed Nelson Bay ambulance station, despite approval of the Development Application in February 2010. (2) Notes that the Government's track record in the delivery of projects means that it is unlikely that the project will be completed by the middle of 2010 as promised. (3) Condemns the Government for yet another broken promise to the people of Port Stephens.
(Notice given 20 April 2010)
1283 CABBAGE TREE HARBOUR EROSION MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Notes the significant erosion occuring at Cabbage Tree Harbour, Norah Head. (2) Recognises the community's frustration that despite a public meeting and a promised start date for the proposed works nothing has happened in over a year. (3) Acknowledges that the Government has contributed over $500,000 towards the planned works. (4) Calls on Wyong Shire Council to begin remediation work as soon as possible or explain the delays to the community.
(Notice given 20 April 2010)
1284 WARNERVALE TOWN CENTRE PROJECT MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Notes the importance of the Warnervale Town Centre Project to the Central Coast economy. (2) Notes the constructive talks proceeding between Landcom, Woolworths and Wyong Shire Council over the development of the main access road. (3) Congratulates the Government for contributing $2 million towards getting the road started. (4) Calls on all stakeholders to move this project forward for the benefit of the community.
(Notice given 20 April 2010) 23822 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
1285 ANZAC DAY 2010 MR GERARD MARTIN to move— That this House: (1) Commemorates Anzac Day 2010, which marks the 95th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli where 35,000 Australians were killed or wounded. (2) Acknowledges the contribution and sacrifice made by those the brave men and women who fought at Gallipoli and in subsequent wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. (3) Notes that this Anzac Day also commemorates the 65th anniversary of the end of World War Two and the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the Korean War. (4) Expresses deep sympathy and gratitude to all those who have sacrificed their lives in the service of their country and to their families, whose loss has helped secure our way of life. (5) Expresses its admiration for the continuing courage and enduring compassion displayed by Australian war widows. (6) Encourages younger generations to continue the tradition of remembrance to ensure the memories of Australia's wartime valour continue to be recognised.
(Notice given 20 April 2010)
1286 NEWCASTLE PROSECUTOR SHORTAGE MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Attorney General's comments in which he blames poor rostering and excessive granting of leave for the shortage of prosecutors in Newcastle. (2) Calls on the Government to immediately increase funding to the Newcastle office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to ensure the continuing function of the court system to northern New South Wales. (3) Condemns the Government for continuing to show contempt for the people of the Hunter by ignoring the problems created by fifteen years of Government neglect.
(Notice given 21 April 2010)
1287 DEATH OF MR MICK CHAPMAN MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the passing of the former Head Cycling Coach at the Hunter Academy of Sport, life member and President of the Hunter District Cycling Club and winner of the State teams and country sprint title, Mr Mick Chapman. (2) Notes that Mr Chapman was renowned as one of Australia's best coaches and that the Hunter's cycling community will remember his life long commitment to the sport. (3) Pays tribute to this wonderful mentor.
(Notice given 21 April 2010)
1288 LINDA STREET PEDESTRIAN REFUGE MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Commends the installation by the Hornsby Shire Council of a pedestrian refuge in Linda Street, Hornsby to enable disabled, elderly and other residents to cross this busy road safely. (2) Condemns the Roads and Traffic Authority for failing to install traffic lights at the intersection of 23823 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
Linda and George Streets. (3) Calls on the Roads and Traffic Authority to review its decision and immediately install traffic lights at this intersection.
(Notice given 21 April 2010)
1289 CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL CANCER CENTRE MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government for its investment, in conjunction with the Commonwealth Government, in a Regional Cancer Centre on the Central Coast. (2) Notes that the investment of $38.6 million enables radiotherapy services to be offered at Gosford Hospital for the first time within the public sector. (3) Congratulates the local community for continuing to support the practice of public radiotherapy service on the Central Coast.
(Notice given 21 April 2010)
1290 HUNTER REGION UNDERFUNDING MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges that the Hunter region comprises 9% of the New South Wales population and accounts for 32% of the State's exports and 20% of the State Gross Product. (2) Notes that, over the past 10 years only 4.1 % of Government funding has been spent in the Hunter. (3) Condemns the Government for continuing to take Hunter voters for granted by grossly underfunding the Hunter.
(Notice given 21 April 2010)
1291 MARYLANDS MULTIPURPOSE CENTRE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Maryland Multipurpose Centre and the Loft for the successful launch of the mural created by the talented youth of Maryland. (2) Notes that the mural, which took 8 weeks to produce, is now proudly displayed for all to appreciate. (3) Commends this clever artwork to members and the community.
(Notice given 21 April 2010)
1292 MIDDLE DURAL PUBLIC SCHOOL CLASSROOM MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the problem-ridden New South Wales Building the Education Revolution (BER) projects. (2) Notes Middle Dural Public School was promised a new classroom with under $250,000 allocated as a BER grant. (3) Notes the school has been given three start dates for the construction of classrooms but for over 6 months no sod has been turned. 23824 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(4) Notes with alarm the cost increase to the school for a very basic classroom. (5) Calls on the Minister for Education and Training to expedite the construction of the classroom for the school.
(Notice given 21 April 2010)
1293 NEW LAMBTON DARK AND COALMINE CREEKS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that two Newcastle sites have been assessed by Newcastle City Council as creeks of high value to our community. (2) Congratulates Newcastle City Council for rehabilitating of Dark and Coalmine Creeks in New Lambton.
(Notice given 21 April 2010)
1294 NEWCASTLE CITY CENTRE RENEWAL MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that it is over a year since the Hunter Development Corporation submitted the "Newcastle City Centre Renewal" report to the Government. (2) Condemns the Government for continuing to ignore this report, thereby putting the viability of the City of Newcastle at serious risk. (3) Calls on the Government to make a decision on the Newcastle City Centre Renewal report as a matter of urgency.
(Notice given 21 April 2010)
1295 ALCOHOL-RELATED VIOLENCE MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the urgent need to tackle further alcohol-related violence. (2) Calls on the State Government to support the New South Wales Police Association's "The Last Drinks" campaign. (3) Calls for the withdrawal of comments referring to New South Wales as a "wowser state" following the concerns expressed by police officers, doctors, nurses and paramedics.
(Notice given 21 April 2010)
1296 REGIONAL JOBS MR ANDREW STONER to move— That this House condemns the Government for its plan to cut up to 185 regional jobs from the Department of Industry and Investment and calls on the Government to reverse its decision.
(Notice given 21 April 2010)
1297 GALLIPOLI LANDINGS 95TH ANNIVERSARY MR BARRY O'FARRELL to move— That this House: 23825 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(1) Notes Sunday 25 April, 2010 is the 95th Anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. (2) Recognises Anzac Day is Australia's most sacred national day. (3) Pays tribute to all men and women who have served in Australia's defence forces in all wars. (4) Calls upon Australians to join in Anzac services to remember these women and men, to recall their sacrifice, to reflect on the cause they fought for and to recommit ourselves to their goals of freedom and opportunity for all.
(Notice given 22 April 2010)
1298 NSW MINING INDUSTRY MR GERARD MARTIN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the important ongoing contribution of the mining industry to the New South Wales economy. (2) Notes that the mining industry supports manufacturing, construction, banking and financial, engineering, property and transport sectors. (3) Acknowledges the Government's commitment to ensuring the sustainability of New South Wales' great natural resources for current and future generations.
(Notice given 22 April 2010)
1299 TOMAREE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Premier's recent decision to agree to the Federal Government's health reforms. (2) Notes the Premier's repeated claims that the reforms will mean an injection of more than $700 million into the State's health system. (3) Notes the Tomaree Community Hospital currently spends one quarter of its budget transferring patients to other health services because of a lack of resources and equipment. (4) Calls on the State and Federal Governments to guarantee the Tomaree Community Hospital will be upgraded under the new health reforms.
(Notice given 22 April 2010)
1300 CAFFEINE TABLETS AND HIGH-ENERGY DRINKS MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the concerns raised about young people purchasing caffeine tablets and high-energy drinks for combined consumption. (2) Notes the response from the Federal Minister for Health stating there was little to be done to prevent general purchase of caffeine tablets. (3) Calls on the State Minister for Health to place caffeine tablets behind the counter for sale to people over the age of 18 years.
(Notice given 22 April 2010)
1301 PORT STEPHENS BUS TIMETABLES MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: 23826 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(1) Notes widespread concern in the Port Stephens community, particularly Medowie and the Tilligerry Peninsula, regarding changes to bus timetables and fares in the region. (2) Notes the Government's lack of consultation about the timetable changes. (3) Calls on the Government to defer introducing the timetable changes until worthwhile community consultation about the changes has been undertaken.
(Notice given 22 April 2010)
1302 ANZAC DAY 2010 MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes that 25 April, 2010 Anzac Day, is an occasion for significant commemoration of Australian and New Zealand forces efforts at war. (2) Acknowledges the services held by Brooklyn RSL Sub-Branch, Berowra RSL Sub-Branch, Hornsby RSL Sub-Branch and Dural and District RSL Sub-Branch. (3) Congratulates these sub-branches on the special services held for the residents of the Hornsby Electorate that are attended by veterans, families and children alike.
(Notice given 23 April 2010)
1303 INTERNATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY MR GERARD MARTIN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Tuesday 25 May, 2010 is International Missing Children's Day when people around the world commemorate the missing children who have found their way home, remember those who have been victims of crime, and continue efforts to find those who are still missing. (2) Notes that the main purpose of International Missing Children's Day is to encourage everyone to think about children who remain missing and to spread a message of hope. (3) Notes that this year the theme is parental child abduction. (4) Calls on all Members of Parliament to work together to spread the message to the New South Wales community of the importance of protecting our children.
(Notice given 11 May 2010)
1304 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes 9 to 15 May, 2010 is National Volunteer Week. (2) Commends all volunteers in the Port Stephens electorate, for the wonderful work they do in our community, including the 18 recently nominated for the Port Stephens Volunteer of the Year Awards. (3) Calls on more people in Port Stephens to heed the message of National Volunteer Week and do their bit to help those in our community who are less fortunate.
(Notice given 11 May 2010)
1305 UNITED NATIONS' INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES MR PAUL GIBSON to move— That this House: 23827 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(1) Notes that the 15 May, 2010 is the United Nations' International Day of Families. (2) Notes that the International Day of Families for 2010, focuses on migration and its impact on families around the globe. (3) Notes that globalisation and the increase in international migration in the twentieth century have made common a new, transnational, kind of family, where members are separated by distance. (4) Notes that families which are separated by geography and who are forced to live apart from loved ones face unique social challenges. (5) Notes that single parent families where one parent lives overseas as a worker, migrant or refugee, often face severe difficulties, and are forced to make great sacrifices. (6) Expresses sympathy and support for all those who take on the burden of looking after children in transnational families.
(Notice given 11 May 2010)
1306 BUSINESS NAME CHANGE MR MICHAEL RICHARDSON to move— That this House: (1) Notes that in 2007 the Department of Fair Trading allowed a Mr Oscar Birriel of Fairfield to register the name AJ Floor Sanding, even though it was almost identical to the name A&J Floorsanding registered by Mr and Mrs David Smith of West Pennant Hills, who have been operating under that name for the past 19 years. (2) Notes that the Minister for Fair Trading did not act on representations made by the Member of Castle Hill on Mr and Mrs Smith's behalf, on the basis that Mr Birriel's business name was not absolutely identical to Mr and Mrs Smith's. (3) Notes that the Minister took a different view when the matter was publicised in an article written by John Rolfe in the Daily Telegraph on 7 May, 2010. (4) Calls on the Minister to confirm that her Department will facilitate a change of name for Mr Birriel's business, as stated by her spokeswoman in the Daily Telegraph.
(Notice given 11 May 2010)
1307 CRONULLA RAIL DUPLICATION PROJECT MR BARRY COLLIER to move— That this House congratulates the Government on the completion of the Cronulla Rail Duplication Project.
(Notice given 11 May 2010)
1308 LOWER HUNTER REGIONAL STRATEGY MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes recent claims that only 25% of the annual number of new homes promised by the Government under the Lower Hunter Regional Strategy have been delivered. (2) Notes there have been just two rezonings totalling only 80 lots in the Port Stephens Local Government Area since the Strategy was announced in 2004. (3) Condemns the Government for yet another broken promise to the people of Port Stephens and the Hunter.
(Notice given 11 May 2010) 23828 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
1309 REGIONAL CONSERVATORIUM ARTS FUNDING PROGRAM MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government for investing in the arts through its Regional Conservatorium Arts Funding Program. (2) Notes that in 2010 the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music will receive $53,500 under the program to showcase local talent and fund a number of projects. (3) Congratulates the Government for supporting local arts and cultural initiatives across regional New South Wales.
(Notice given 11 May 2010)
1310 WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION LAWS MR JONATHAN O'DEA to move— That this House supports the strengthening of whistleblower protection laws, without further delay.
(Notice given 11 May 2010)
1311 THE BATTLE OF CRETE 69TH ANNIVERSARY MR ALAN ASHTON to move— That this House: (1) Notes that 2010 marks the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Crete, which began on 20 May, 1941. (2) Remembers the courage of the people of Crete and the unity between Greek and Australian soldiers that was forged in the heat of battle. (3) Honours the sacrifices made by Greek and Australian soldiers in the WWII campaigns in Greece.
(Notice given 11 May 2010)
1312 RAYMOND TERRACE HEALTHONE CLINIC MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Government has broken yet another promise to the people of Port Stephens by confirming the Raymond Terrace HealthOne Clinic, promised in 2007, will be delayed by another year. (2) Notes the Government is now pushing ahead with plans to build the clinic in a residential zoning, in direct contravention of Port Stephens Council's Local Environment Plan. (3) Condemns the Government for both failing to deliver another project on time and once again abusing its power by overriding council planning guidelines.
(Notice given 11 May 2010)
1313 SEWERAGE INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE MR NICK LALICH to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government and the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council for their initiative and long term partnership to address the water and sewerage infrastructure problems and need for ongoing maintenance in Aboriginal communities across the State. (2) Acknowledges the $205 million jointly funded 25 year program. 23829 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(3) Notes in particular the additional funding to connect all houses in Tingha to the town's sewerage scheme, in addition to the $4.87 million Tingha sewerage scheme.
(Notice given 11 May 2010)
1314 NATIONAL LAW WEEK 2010 MR BARRY COLLIER to move— That this House: (1) Notes that 16 to 22 May, 2010 is national Law Week 2010. (2) Notes that the theme this year is "Law and Justice in your Community". (3) Notes that there are over 100 different Law Week events planned right across New South Wales. (4) Notes the importance of Law Week in building connections between the legal system and the community, and in particular making legal advice and information accessible to people of limited means, as well as those in regional and rural New South Wales.
(Notice given 11 May 2010)
1315 SYDNEY HERITAGE FLEET MR ALAN ASHTON to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges the work of the Sydney Heritage Fleet in restoring, operating and maintaining a fleet of historically significant vessels. (2) Notes that the Heritage Fleet is reliant on the goodwill and generosity of volunteers to continue its work. (3) Commends the opportunities the Sydney Heritage Fleet provides for young people to volunteer to assist in preserving this State's illustrious maritime history.
(Notice given 11 May 2010)
1316 SCHIZOPHRENIA AWARENESS WEEK DR ANDREW MCDONALD to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the 17 to 23 May, 2010 is Schizophrenia Awareness Week. (2) Notes that schizophrenia is the third leading cause of disability in young people with one in every 100 young people developing schizophrenia. (3) Notes the Schizophrenia Institute is Australia's leading medical research institute solely dedicated to discovering ways to prevent and cure schizophrenia. (4) Notes the Schizophrenia Research Institute is running a SwearStop campaign to raise funds for research into the prevention and cure of schizophrenia.
(Notice given 11 May 2010)
1317 INTERNATIONAL NURSES' DAY MS ANGELA D'AMORE to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges that 12 May, 2010 is International Nurses' Day. (2) Recognises the invaluable contribution that nurses make to New South Wales in our local hospitals, aged care facilities and general community. (3) Wishes all nurses a happy International Nurses Day for 2010. 23830 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(Notice given 11 May 2010)
1318 RIGHTEOUS AMONG NATIONS AWARD MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Pays tribute to former New Lambton resident the late Mrs Irena Szumska-Ingram, who is remembered as a wartime hero for her selfless acts of bravery, risking her own life during World War II in Poland to help save a Jewish doctor, who later became her husband, from extermination by the Nazis. (2) Notes that, because of her incredible valour, Mrs Szumska-Ingram, who died in 2003, is posthumously receiving the Righteous Among the Nations Award in May 2010, from Jerusalem's Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1319 GLADSTONE POLICE STATION MR ANDREW STONER to move— That this House: (1) Notes the importance of the Gladstone Police Station in maintaining law and order in communities across the lower Macleay such as Gladstone, Smithtown, Kinchela, Hat Head and South West Rocks. (2) Notes the lower Macleay area is experiencing strong population growth, and the resultant increased need for policing. (3) Condemns the Government for its plans to close the historic Gladstone Police Station and sell the property. (4) Calls on the Government to rescind this decision and put the law and order needs of communities in the lower Macleay before the need to make a quick buck.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1320 DERELICT MINE SITES MR GERARD MARTIN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the importance of the Government's derelict mines program in rehabilitating derelict mine sites in New South Wales to improve safety and environmental conditions. (2) Notes the significant projects completed by the derelict mines program in the past 12 months and the economic and environmental benefits to regional New South Wales. (3) Acknowledges the Government's commitment to implementing measures such as the amendments to the Mining Act Amendments and the Mining Regulation 2010 to prevent the creation of future derelict mine sites.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1321 REHABILITATION OF NATIVE ANIMALS MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes veterinarians in Port Stephens are becoming increasingly burdened with ongoing care and rehabilitation of native animals which are brought to their practices with injuries or illness. (2) Notes there is a desperate need for more wildlife carers in the Port Stephens area to deal with this demand. 23831 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(3) Calls on the Government to work with the ready and able volunteers of "Wildlife In Need of Care" in Port Stephens to allow them to legally look after our sick and injured wildlife and ensure they are returned to the wild in a healthy and well cared for state.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1322 NEW MARKET EXPANSION PROGRAM MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Supports the New Market Expansion Program established by Industry and Investment New South Wales. (2) Acknowledges that the Program assists regional firms to develop the confidence and skills to pursue new markets, and break the cycle of dependence on traditional markets and local economies. (3) Notes the Program's upcoming series of workshops for local businesses on online marketing and social media. (4) Acknowledges the vital contribution of innovative business practice to a robust economy.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1323 KEMPSEY DISTRICT HOSPITAL RENAL DIALYSIS CHAIRS MR ANDREW STONER to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the number of renal dialysis chairs at Kempsey District Hospital is insufficient to meet the needs of the number of local patients, causing many to travel an hour and a half round trip to Port Macquarie on the dangerous Pacific Highway. (2) Notes that additional space for extra dialysis chairs has been identified at Kempsey District Hospital. (3) Calls on the Government to provide funding to allow additional dialysis chairs and⁄or shifts at Kempsey District Hospital, to minimise the stress suffered by ill patients who are forced to travel for treatment.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1324 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK MR NINOS KHOSHABA to move— That this House: (1) Notes that 10 May, 2010 marks the start of National Volunteer Week, which commemorates the tireless efforts of our environmental volunteers. (2) Acknowledges the 3,800 NSW National Park volunteers, the 480 volunteers at the Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and over 300 volunteers at the Royal Botanical Gardens. (3) Calls upon all Australians to recognise the hours of service that volunteers provide. (4) Congratulates those volunteers that have committed themselves to protecting the environment.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1325 PRINCES HIGHWAY FUNDING CUTS MRS SHELLEY HANCOCK to move— That this House: (1) Notes the importance of the Princes Highway to South Coast and to Far South Coast industry, 23832 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
business and tourism. (2) Supports upgrades to the Princes Highway south of Wollongong. (3) Supports the implementation of a safety audit into the Princes Highway at East Lynne following two fatal accidents. (4) Condemns the State Government for cutting funding to the Princes Highway in the 2009-10 Budget. (5) Calls on the State Government to increase funding to the Princes Highway in the upcoming State Budget and progress works at South Nowra and between Gerringong and Bomaderry.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1326 BRAVERY MEDALS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Detective Senior Constable Jeffrey Little, former Senior Constable Robert Cousins, and retired firefighter Dallas Wade, on their heroic and selfless efforts in taking action at the site of a burning and exploding car in Wallsend Electorate's Rankin Park in 1996, believing someone was trapped inside. (2) Notes that these men were recently presented with bravery medals by Her Excellency the Governor of New South Wales, Professor Marie Bashir.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1327 BURRINJUCK ELECTORATE ROAD FUNDING MS KATRINA HODGKINSON to move— That this House calls for greater funding for roads in the Burrinjuck electorate.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1328 OAK FLATS HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE LABS MS LYLEA MCMAHON to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the refurbishment of Oak Flats High School science labs and commercial cookery area has been completed and officially opened. (2) Congratulates the Minister for Education for her support and investment in the refurbishment of science labs and the commercial cookery areas. (3) Congratulates Oak Flats High School for their excellence in education.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1329 DIALYSIS TREATMENT MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes there are 13 people in the Port Stephens electorate who receive dialysis treatment within the Hunter New England Area Health Service. (2) Notes that these patients currently have to travel outside the electorate for their treatment, including to Maitland Hospital and John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. (3) Notes that such travel places pressure on these patients as well as on other community and Government services including Community Transport and ambulances. 23833 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(4) Calls on the Government to immediately investigate the feasibility of operating a dialysis clinic in the Port Stephens electorate.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1330 NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK MR NICK LALICH to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges National Reconciliation Week to be held from 27 May to 3 June 2010 and its theme 'Reconciliation: let's see it through'. (2) Notes the work of Reconciliation Australia in building relationships between indigenous and non- indigenous Australians. (3) Notes the focus of National Reconciliation Week in providing a national stage for reconciliation activities.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1331 SHOALHAVEN DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CANCER CARE CENTRE MRS SHELLEY HANCOCK to move— That this House: (1) Notes the overwhelming support in the South Coast community for the construction of a Cancer Care Centre at Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital. (2) Congratulates the local community on raising over $1 million over the past 4 years. (3) Congratulates the late Dr Ray Cleary and Zita Cleary along with former Assistant General Manager, Paul Dean on their hard work in establishing the LINAC committee. (4) Calls on the Department of Health to give consideration to naming the Cancer Care Centre after Dr Ray Cleary.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1332 MAGISTRATES EARLY REFERRAL INTO TREATMENT PROGRAM MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government on expanding the successful Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) program to Woy Woy Local Court. (2) Notes that under this program, non-violent defenders who have a drug problem are offered drug treatment prior to sentencing. (3) Congratulates the Government for its commitment to reducing drug-related crime and re- offending in Woy Woy.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1333 COMMUNITY TRANSPORT PORT STEPHENS MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes Community Transport Port Stephens recently fell short in funding, meaning some services were suspended, including transport for a number of local dialysis patients to Maitland Hospital. (2) Notes the Government's failure to increase investment in community transport in New South Wales for more than ten years, despite a backlog of 90,000 calls. 23834 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(3) Notes the Coalition's commitment to increase funding and calls on the Government to do the same.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1334 RURAL FIRE SERVICE CADET PROGRAM MS LYLEA MCMAHON to move— That this House: (1) Commends the Government and the Minister for Emergency Services, for their support for the Rural Fire Service (RFS) Cadet Program. (2) Congratulates the RFS on the success of the RFS Cadet Program. (3) Congratulates both Dapto and Oak Flats High School on their successful participation in the RFS Cadet Program.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1335 AUSTRALIAN INNOVATION FESTIVAL MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Australian Innovation Festival, supported by Industry and Investment New South Wales, to be held from 26 April to 30 May 2010 across Australia. (2) Acknowledges the vital contribution of innovative business practice to robust economic growth and on-going prosperity. (3) Notes that 600 events are taking place across the nation in association with the festival. (4) Supports the theme of the conference, "Building Sustainable Businesses".
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1336 MR KEVIN GOODWIN MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Mr Kevin Goodwin of the Wallsend electorate on his tireless efforts to teach children to read. (2) Notes that Mr Goodwin dedicates two days a week to help improve literacy standards at local primary schools. (3) Commends Mr Goodwin, a member of Waratah Rotary for 40 years, the Probus Club for 50 years and the Cub and Scout movement for 30 years, for his indefatigable community service as a volunteer.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1337 WEST DAPTO LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN MS LYLEA MCMAHON to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Minister for Planning and the Government on the approval of the West Dapto Local Environmental Plan. (2) Commends the Treasurer for introducing the interest free loan infrastructure program. 23835 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(3) Commends the Government, particularly the Premier, for supporting the residents of Dapto with a 26 million dollar interest free loan to Wollongong City Council as part of the approval for much needed transport infrastructure in West Dapto.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1338 BALD AND BEAUTIFUL PAMPERING DAY MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates all the local volunteers who contributed to the successful annual Bald and Beautiful Pampering Day, held on 6 May, 2010. (2) Notes that the day is designed to pamper those living with cancer, with a day of indulgence and care. (3) Commends Linda Taylor, Julie Midson York, and members of the executive for their caring Hunter initiative.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1339 KANAHOOKA HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE LABS MS LYLEA MCMAHON to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the refurbishment of Kanahooka High School science labs has been completed and they have been officially opened. (2) Congratulates the Minister for Education and Training for her support and investment in the refurbishment of science labs. (3) Congratulates Kanahooka High School for its excellence in education.
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1340 MINING TAX MR ANDREW STONER to move— That in order to protect New South Wales mining jobs, this House opposes the Federal Government's new tax on mining,
(Notice given 12 May 2010)
1341 UNANDERRA STATION UPGRADE MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government and Minister for Roads and Transport on the completion of stage one of the highly anticipated Unanderra Station upgrade. (2) Acknowledges upgrade works on Unanderra Station are shifting into top gear, with the next major stage of the project seeing $9.6 million pumped directly into station access works. (3) Notes that the completion of this important infrastructure will make public transport an easier choice for locals, enabling easy access to the station and making a real difference for thousands of people from the area who rely on public transport to get to work, school and social activities.
(Notice given 13 May 2010)
1342 GOOLAWAH ESTATE STAGE 2 23836 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
MR ANDREW STONER to move— That this House: (1) Notes that land adjacent to Crescent Head known as Goolawah Estate Stage 2 was recommended for environmental conservation by the Department of Lands in 2008 due to the Endangered Ecological Community status of the land. (2) Notes that following a Native Title payout of $6.1 million for land at Crescent Head earlier this year the Minister for Lands announced that the Goolawah land would now be sub-divided and sold for up to $20 million, despite his Department's earlier recommendation. (3) Condemns the Government for becoming a developer and breaching its own environment and planning laws in the pursuit of a quick buck.
(Notice given 13 May 2010)
1343 WOLLONGONG HOSPITAL CANCER TREATMENT AND SERVICES MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Federal Government, the State Government and the Minister for Health on their combined commitment of $14.1 million to expand cancer treatment and services at Wollongong Hospital. (2) Acknowledges that the enhancement of radiotherapy services at Wollongong Hospital will improve local treatment and local services for cancer patients and support their families in what is a critical time for patients and seniors in financial crisis. (3) Notes that this multi-million dollar investment will build on existing services and include additional capacity to help people get the treatment they need with new machines and spaces plus improved medical consultations.
(Notice given 13 May 2010)
1344 NSW HEALTH SYSTEM MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the valuable contribution, in the face of difficult circumstances following the death of Vanessa, that Warren and Michelle Anderson have made to the New South Wales health system including the various inquiries that have sought to improve outcomes for patients. (2) Notes that Warren Anderson has attended a number of meetings with the Minister for Health, and associated health professionals, where he has suggested ways to change the health system for the betterment of all and been, for over four years, questioned in relation to his experiences. (3) Calls on the Minister for Health and the Department of Health to provide the Anderson family with some real solutions that will lead to significant change in the health system.
(Notice given 13 May 2010)
1345 EAGLE POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKES MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government and the Minister for Police on the delivery of four new state-of- the-art Eagle Police Mountain Bikes for the Wollongong Local Area Command. (2) Notes these specialist custom-made bikes were designed 'by police, for police' for use in rapid response mobile patrols and are equipped with reinforced frames, rims and heavy-duty tyres and accessories to negotiate almost any terrain in an emergency. 23837 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(3) Acknowledges that New South Wales leads the nation when it comes to state-of-the-art modern policing.
(Notice given 13 May 2010)
1346 UNITED GROUP RAIL CLOSURE MS PRU GOWARD to move— That this House: (1) Notes that United Group Rail will close its rail maintenance and manufacturing operation in Goulburn on 30 June 2010. (2) Notes that up to 60 employees will be out of work as a result. (3) Notes the importance of this business to Goulburn. (4) Calls on the Government to offer urgent assistance to any tenderer for the business that is committed to keeping jobs in Goulburn.
(Notice given 13 May 2010)
1347 PYRMONT PACT MS ANGELA D'AMORE to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Pyrmont Pact is an agreement between the Government and the New South Wales commercial fishers to develop a much needed reform process for the industry. (2) Commends the New South Wales commercial fishing industry for working closely with the Government on the Pyrmont Pact agenda. (3) Acknowledges that New South Wales commercial fishers face many challenges in maintaining economic viability. (4) Notes recent progress on an adjustment package and online business systems for the industry. (5) Supports the Pyrmont Pact, which will deliver tangible reforms to the commercial fishing sector.
(Notice given 13 May 2010)
1348 MONA VALE HOSPITAL MATERNITY SERVICES MR ROB STOKES to move— That this House: (1) Notes that residents in Pittwater are still awaiting a date on which maternity services will be returning to Mona Vale Hospital. (2) Notes economic incompetence of the Government which has suspended the upgrade of Mona Vale Hospital's maternity ward, despite more than $340,000 having already been spent and the project half completed. (3) Calls on the Government to ensure funding is provided to complete the renovations to Mona Vale Hospital's maternity ward as a matter of urgency.
(Notice given 13 May 2010)
1349 MANLY HOSPITAL MR MIKE BAIRD to move— That this House: 23838 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(1) Notes the morale of staff at Manly Hospital is at rock bottom after ongoing uncertainty regarding maternity services and constant cutbacks including the closure of the Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Medical Unit in May 2010, which will result in a loss of 10 more beds from Manly Hospital. (2) Calls on the Government to restore the 10 rehabilitation beds immediately to provide for elderly patients over winter. (3) Notes the Government's failure to fulfil its 2006 promise not to downgrade Manly or Mona Vale Hospitals following the announcement of the new Northern Beaches Hospital. (4) Notes the Liberals⁄Nationals' commitment to build the Northern Beaches Hospital to finally deliver patients the health care they deserve.
(Notice given 13 May 2010)
1350 CARDIFF RAILWAY STATION LIFT MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the House discussed the need for a lift to aid commuters at Cardiff Railway Station on 12 May, 2010 . (2) Notes the Government's decision in 2009, to the alarm of residents to replace existing stairs at Hawkesbury Railway Station that are similar to the stairs at Cardiff Railway Station. (3) Calls on the Minister for Transport and Roads to immediately install lifts at this station.
(Notice given 13 May 2010)
1351 GAN GAN HILL LEASE MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Government wants to charge local community radio station Bay FM $4000 in fees for lease of the land on Gan Gan Hill where the transmitter tower stands. (2) Notes such a fee would cripple the community radio station and force its closure. (3) Condemns the Government for yet another unnecessary and unfair tax grab.
(Notice given 18 May 2010)
1352 GOSFORD MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Welcomes the opening of the brand new 30 bed Gosford Mental Health Centre at Gosford Hospital. (2) Congratulates the Government on its approximately investment of $1.2 billion in mental health this financial year. (3) Notes that the centre includes 6 high dependency beds and 24 acute beds in a modern spacious environment. (4) Notes that the new centre will also be home to the Area Health Services Mental Health 24 hour telephone access line.
(Notice given 18 May 2010)
1353 MEDOWIE HIGH SCHOOL PROPOSAL MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— 23839 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
That this House: (1) Notes the then Minister for Education said in a May 2008 report that the proposal for a Medowie High School was currently being finalised. (2) Notes two years later the Minister has only now received the report and claims it is "under consideration". (3) Condemns the Government for its neglect of Port Stephens families, students and the provision of education. (4) Calls on the Government to end its incompetence and make a decision on the future of secondary schooling in Medowie and Port Stephens.
(Notice given 18 May 2010)
1354 SCHIZOPHRENIA AWARENESS WEEK MR DARYL MAGUIRE to move— That this House: (1) Recognises Schizophrenia Awareness Week - 16 to 22 May, 2010. (2) Acknowledges the great achievements of the Schizophrenia Fellowship of New South Wales, celebrating 25 years, 1985 to 2010. (3) Congratulates Sunflower House in Wagga Wagga and all involved in its establishment and operation. (4) Calls on the Government to better support people with mental illness.
(Notice given 18 May 2010)
1355 TOMAREE HEAD FORTIFICATIONS MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Tomaree Head Fortifications were announced in April 2010 as being under consideration for listing on the State Heritage Register. (2) Notes the Tomaree Head Fortifications, which were built in 1941, remain one of the few non- urban forts that protected Australia and were important to the protection of Newcastle and the Williamtown RAAF Base. (3) Notes the Fort is an iconic part of the Tomaree Headland, and encourages the Port Stephens community to make a submission supporting the nomination to ensure this iconic piece of local history is preserved and protected.
(Notice given 18 May 2010)
1356 FRUIT BATS MR RUSSELL TURNER to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the City of Orange is experiencing its first major invasion of fruit bats. (2) Notes the bats are generally camping in residential areas in and around Cook Park. (3) Notes they have caused damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars to orchards in the district. (4) Calls on the Government to carry out a credible audit of the flying fox population in New South Wales. (5) Calls on the Government to investigate all scientific and practicable ways of relocating the fruit bats into national parks, state forests and Crown land. 23840 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(Notice given 18 May 2010)
1357 THOU WALLA FAMILY SERVICE CENTRE MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Commends the hard working and dedicated staff at the Thou Walla Family Service Centre in Raymond Terrace for the fantastic community service they provide, including parenting and literacy programs. (2) Notes the positive impact their work is having on young mums and families in the area who desperately need this additional support. (3) Calls on the Government to increase funding to community services such as Thou Walla to ensure families stay together in happier and healthier environments.
(Notice given 18 May 2010)
1358 GLENDALE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Lake Macquarie City Council (LMCC) has earmarked Glendale for 4,000 new dwellings and 10,000 residents and further Glendale will become 'one of Lake Macquarie's three major centres', thus indicating Council's commitment to 'substantial redevelopment opportunities' in the town. (2) Notes that Glendale was chosen as a major Hunter centre because it is geographically central, close to shops, services and the F3. (3) Congratulates LMCC for its initiative that will benefit residents, commuters and businesses in the Hunter.
(Notice given 19 May 2010)
1359 DORRIGO POLICE PRESENCE MR ANDREW STONER to move— That this House: (1) Notes with sadness the tragic death of a young woman in Dorrigo on Saturday 15 May, 2010 due to a road accident. (2) Notes that Dorrigo's two police officers are required to cover a large area including the Dorrigo Plateau and the Bellinger Valley, and as a result are frequently absent from Dorrigo township. (3) Calls on the Government to ensure a greater police presence in Dorrigo.
(Notice given 19 May 2010)
1360 IMAGINE A LIFE WITHOUT ILLNESS EXHIBITION MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the contribution made by Eddie Cross in hosting an exhibition "Imagine A life Without Illness", on Friday 7 May, 2010, to raise funds for Hunter Medical Research Institute's research into cancer. (2) Notes that at some point in our lives we are all affected by cancer. (3) Pays tribute to the 10 Hunter women and mothers, and their families, who took part in the exhibition. 23841 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(Notice given 19 May 2010)
1361 TWEED/BYRON LOCAL AREA COMMAND MR GEOFF PROVEST to move— That this House: (1) Calls on the Government to reconsider the police allocation to the Tweed/Byron Local Area Command to and increase police resources. (2) Calls on the Government to increase the funding provided to Surfside Bus Services to provide better bus services. (3) Calls on the Government to provide funding for Mentoring Services Groups and Youth Homeless Services, such as Square One to curb the ever rising number of rough sleepers in the Tweed.
(Notice given 19 May 2010)
1362 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SCHOLARSHIPS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Wallsend community congratulates the Hunter nurses who have won three of the four 2009 prestigious New South Wales study scholarships. (2) Notes that nurse practitioner in wound management Margo Asimus, clinical nurse consultant in pain management Fiona Hodson and nurse practitioner in emergency medicine Jason Maher were presented with the inaugural Judith Meppem Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship on International Nurses Day.
(Notice given 19 May 2010)
1363 TILLEGRA DAM MR GEORGE SOURIS to move— That this House opposes the Government's plan to build Tillegra Dam.
(Notice given 20 May 2010)
1364 ENERGY REBATE MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government and Minister for Energy on the recent announcement that one in three households will now be eligible to receive the $145 Energy Rebate thanks to the expansion of criteria by the Government. (2) Welcomes both the Medical Energy Rebate and Life Support Rebate, which will provide assistance with energy bills for people with certain medical conditions, and the availability of up to $480 in vouchers for families and seniors in financial crisis. (3) Notes that the Government has also introduced tougher new rules making it harder for energy companies to disconnect customers.
(Notice given 20 May 2010)
1365 SCHIZOPHRENIA AWARENESS WEEK MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes Schizophrenia Awareness Week 2010 organised has a "carers" theme. 23842 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(2) Congratulates the Schizophrenia Fellowship on 25 years of "succeeding together". (3) Notes the insightful lecture by Dr Joanne Nicholson in the Parliament House Theatrette on 17 May, 2010 which was accompanied by a play reading from "Inside Out". (4) Commends Carers NSW, Carer Assist and Nicholas Yu of "ON FIRE" for their presentations in the session held on 18 May, 2010 organised by the Parliamentarians' Friends of People with Mental Illness.
(Notice given 20 May 2010)
1366 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP PLAYERS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Wallsend community congratulates former Newcastle Jets players Nicky Carle, Jade North, James Holland and Mark Milligan on their selection to the preliminary 31-man Socceroos squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. (2) Recognises that four of our local players were selected and wishes the captain, Lucas Neill, and the team well.
(Notice given 20 May 2010)
1367 SOUTHERN RIVERINA STATE FORESTS MR JOHN WILLIAMS to move— That this House condemns the Government's legislation to convert State Forests to National Parks in the Southern Riverina, causing the loss of 1,300 jobs and devastating rural economies.
(Notice given 20 May 2010)
1368 STAFF-CHILD RATIO FOR BABIES MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government and Minister for Community Services on the recent announcement that a 1:4 staff-child ratio for babies is to become mandatory across all licensed centre-based and mobile children's services in New South Wales. (2) Acknowledges that the new 1:4 ratio will improve outcomes for babies and young toddlers and cement the State's position in supporting quality care. (3) Notes that extensive research clearly shows that higher regulatory standards correlate with higher quality early childhood care, which has been shown to improve child development and school performance, especially for disadvantaged children.
(Notice given 20 May 2010)
1369 GILMORE LABOUR PRESELECTION MRS SHELLEY HANCOCK to move— That this House: (1) Notes the comments of former South Coast ALP candidate, Michelle Miran, who stated, in relation to the recent Gilmore Labor preselection "I am fed up with the self seeking, power hungry factionalism that has destroyed New South Wales and now will damage any prospect of a Labor victory in Gilmore." (2) Notes that Ms Miran has been a member of the ALP since 1972 and that she and many other ALP members are publicly questioning the point of their continued ALP membership. 23843 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(3) Congratulates Ms Miran for calling on the ALP to return to its historical roots in the quest for social justice, equity and a fairer Australian society.
(Notice given 20 May 2010)
1370 RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING AWARENESS WEEK MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Recognises that Responsible Gambling Awareness Week runs from 17 to 23 May 2010. (2) Welcomes Government funding of $95,000 to Unifam this financial year to provide counselling services for problem gamblers in Gosford. (3) Notes that a portion of this funding went towards a 'time out' room at Gosford RSL, providing a permanent dedicated space for patrons to take a break from their gaming activities.
(Notice given 20 May 2010)
1371 REDGUM NATIONAL PARKS DEBATE MR JOHN WILLIAMS to move— That this House notes that the city members of Parliament who spoke in support of Redgum National Parks: (1) Spoke only to gain Green support in the 2011 election; (2) Had no views of their own and only reiterated Greens propaganda; and (3) Sold out on the hard working people in rural New South Wales.
(Notice given 20 May 2010)
1372 TOURISM CAMPAIGNS MS JODI MCKAY to move— That this House congratulates the Government on: (1) Introducing two new tourism campaigns to increase visitor numbers and expenditure in the State. (2) Investing in the new Sydney campaign which is worth more than $10 million in 2010 including significant industry investment. (3) Investing in the new regional New South Wales campaign which is worth more than $12 million in 2010 including significant industry investment.
(Notice given 20 May 2010)
1373 WAITARA CHILDREN'S SERVICES MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Waitara Children's Services (Centacare Broken Bay) on 30 years of success in delivery of services. (2) Notes the importance of high quality early children's services and care. (3) Notes the need for integration of these services into the wider community forging partnerships that strengthen the whole community. (4) Acknowledges the significant contribution of all staff, supporters and community members.
(Notice given 20 May 2010) 23844 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
1374 AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S CRICKET TEAM MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Wallsend community congratulates the Australian women's cricket team on their thrilling victory over New Zealand to win the World Twenty20 final. (2) Recognises that Leah Poulton, a local sportswoman doing us proud at a national level, top-scored for Australia during the match.
(Notice given 20 May 2010)
1375 THE GREENS MR JOHN WILLIAMS to move— That this House notes that the Leader of the Greens in the other place acknowledged in the Legislative Council on 20 May, 2010 that the Greens possess the same level of obsession that has 'planes flying into buildings in New York'.
(Notice given 20 May 2010)
1376 UNITED GROUP RAIL CLOSURE MS PRU GOWARD to move— That this House: (1) Notes that United Group Rail will close its rail maintenance and manufacturing operation in Goulburn on 30 June, 2010. (2) Notes that up to 60 employees will be out of work as a result. (3) Notes the importance of this business to Goulburn. (4) Calls on the Government to offer urgent assistance to any tenderer for the business who is committed to keeping jobs in Goulburn and regional New South Wales.
(Notice given 20 May 2010)
1377 FRIENDS OF THE HAWKESBURY RIVER MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— (1) Acknowledges the work and concerns of the 'Friends of the Hawkesbury River' and the tireless efforts of the Brooklyn Community Association. (2) Notes the need for a strong police presence in the remote village of Brooklyn and the large Berowra community. (3) Condemns the Government for selling off the Brooklyn and Berowra police stations to prop up the State finances. (4) Notes the strong opposition to the sale of police stations across New South Wales by the Police Association and the Retired Police Association.
(Notice given 21 May 2010)
1378 SOMERSBY SAND MINE MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government on its decision to prohibit extractive industries at a site next to Somersby Public School. (2) Notes that the community has been fighting against a sand mine on this site for over 14 years. 23845 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(3) Congratulates the Government for giving the local community peace of mind, ensuring that no quarrying can take place at this site in the future.
(Notice given 1 June 2010)
1379 SOUTH COAST OYSTER INDUSTRY MR ANDREW CONSTANCE to move— That this House: (1) Notes the disregard of the Minister for Primary Industries for the South Coast oyster industry. (2) Calls on the Premier to make available grant monies to the industry, which has faced two natural disasters since February 2010.
(Notice given 1 June 2010)
1380 SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL FIFA FAN FEST MR NINOS KHOSHABA to move— That this House: (1) Notes that between 11 June and 12 July, 2010 the Sydney International FIFA Fan Fest will be held in Darling Harbour where fans will be able to watch, for free, 64 live World Cup matches broadcast on four giant screens, three floating on Cockle Bay and one in Tumbalong Park. (2) Notes that Sydney was chosen as one of the only six cities around the world to host a FIFA Fan Fest site. (3) Notes that hosting events such as the Sydney International FIFA Fan Fest helps increase visitor numbers and nights spent in New South Wales. (4) Notes that the tourism industry contributes more than $27 billion to the New South Wales economy and supports more than 168,000 jobs.
(Notice given 1 June 2010)
1381 ELECTRICITY PRICE INCREASE MRS DAWN FARDELL to move— That this House: (1) Notes that 7,500 signatures were received on a petition protesting the Government's savage electricity price hike. (2) Notes that the signatures were received from residents from the Warrumbungles area in the north to Walgett, Cobar in the west, Condobolin, Forbes to the south and Canowindra to the east including all areas in between. (3) Notes that 5,000 signatures have already been presented to New South Wales Parliament with the remaining 2,500 signatures to be presented in the week commencing 8 June 2010. (4) Calls on the Government to urgently address and decrease the extreme hikes in electricity prices, which will severely affect the people of the New South Wales financially and cause distress.
(Notice given 1 June 2010)
1382 ITALIAN REPUBLIC DAY MR NINOS KHOSHABA to move— That this House: (1) Notes that 2 June 2010 marks Italian Republic Day commemorating the day in 1946 when Italy was proclaimed a republic. 23846 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(2) Acknowledges the long-standing bond which Australians share with Italy, in particular through the contribution of Australians of Italian heritage who have enriched the business, social, sporting and cultural life of New South Wales. (3) Recognises that over 55,000 people living in New South Wales were born in Italy, and nearly a quarter of a million have Italian heritage. (4) Wishes all Australians who share a connection with Italy well for this proud celebration.
(Notice given 1 June 2010)
1383 PAMBULA HOSPITAL MR ANDREW CONSTANCE to move— That this House condemns the Government for its mismanagement of Pambula Hospital.
(Notice given 1 June 2010)
1384 VIVID SYDNEY AND MACQUARIE VISIONS MR JOHN AQUILINA to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Vivid Sydney, a festival of light, music and ideas incorporating Macquarie Visions commenced on 27 May and continues until 21 June 2010. (2) Notes that Vivid Sydney and Macquarie Visions will be taking place at a host of venues across Sydney including The Rocks, Macquarie Street, The MCA, Darling Harbour and the Sydney Opera House. (3) Congratulates the Government for supporting major events in New South Wales.
(Notice given 2 June 2010)
1385 WALLSEND TO GLENDALE PROJECT MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes a tender to build the historic Wallsend to Glendale tramway, walkway and cycleway has been awarded to HCH Industries Services. (2) Notes the former Member for Wallsend, John Mills, deserves credit for fighting to secure State Government funding for the cycleway. (3) Notes that Wallsend electorate commends the opening of this long-awaited project.
(Notice given 2 June 2010)
1386 TIMBER PLANTATIONS MR GERARD MARTIN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the important role timber plantations fulfil for the New South Wales economy. (2) Notes the contribution timber plantations make to rural communities in the State. (3) Notes the significant plantations establishment program Forest New South Wales has in place for the coming season.
(Notice given 2 June 2010)
1387 THE MATILDAS 23847 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Matildas for rewriting the history books, as the first Australian football team to win the coveted Asian Cup, after defeating North Korea. (2) Acknowledges two Hunter local performers, Ms Katie Gill and Ms Lauren Colthorpe, who played a pivotal role in the Matildas' victory. (3) Commends the Matildas for having achieved a spot in the World Cup.
(Notice given 2 June 2010)
1388 FORESTS NEW SOUTH WALES MR GERARD MARTIN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the important innovative developments being undertaken by Forests New South Wales. (2) Notes the launch of the LiDAR project, the Light Detection and Ranging Mapping System, to assist in the ecologically sustainable harvesting of timber in New South Wales. (3) Notes the new Forests New South Wales' truck safety program. (4) Notes upgrading of the seedling containerisation system at Blowering Nursery, near Tumut, to increase production and minimise water use.
(Notice given 2 June 2010)
1389 WALLSEND AGED CARE FACILITY MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Wallsend Aged Care Facility and their delegate for being nominated by the New South Wales Nurses Association for the prestigious ACTU National Awards. (2) Congratulates the Wallsend and Newcastle community for their continued support of this wonderful facility.
(Notice given 2 June 2010)
1390 CHARTER OF BUDGET HONESTY (ELECTIONS PROMISES COSTING) AMENDMENT BILL MR MIKE BAIRD to move— That this House calls upon the Government to proceed to support the amendments to the Charter of Budget Honesty (Election Promises Costing) Amendment Bill 2010 that was proposed by the Legislative Council on 1 June 2010.
(Notice given 2 June 2010)
1391 WOY WOY-ETTALONG BEACH CYCLEWAY MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government for providing $172,000 in funding to Gosford City Council to extend the Woy Woy-Ettalong Beach cycleway. (2) Notes that this funding has been awarded under the Government's Coastline Cycleway Program. (3) Notes that to date, Gosford City Council has received over $1 million in funding under this program. (4) Congratulates the Government for supporting local councils and building cycleway networks 23848 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
around New South Wales.
(Notice given 3 June 2010)
1392 YOUNG POLICE STATION FUNDING MS KATRINA HODGKINSON to move— That this House calls on the Government to fund, as a matter of urgency, a new purpose built police station for the rapidly expanding township of Young.
(Notice given 3 June 2010)
1393 COMPANION CARD SCHEME MS LYLEA MCMAHON to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government on the success of the Companion Card Scheme. (2) Notes that that the 5,000th recipient of the Companion Card is a wonderful young lady, Ms Tiffany Lee from the Shellharbour electorate. (3) Congratulates the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Volunteering, and Minister for Youth, for taking the time to present Tiffany with the 5,000th card and to meet with Tiffany, her family and friends. (4) Acknowledges the investment the Government is making into aged and disability services.
(Notice given 3 June 2010)
1394 ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY ASSETS SALE MR JONATHAN O'DEA to move— That this House condemns the betrayal by the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of former New South Wales Premier, Morris Iemma, regarding support for the proposed sale of electricity industry assets.
(Notice given 3 June 2010)
1395 CARDIFF GRAFFITI REMOVAL MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the work of Rob Denton, President of Cardiff-Northlakes Chamber of Commerce, and group members, for their tireless efforts to improve the Cardiff landscape by assiduously removing graffiti from buildings and other landmarks. (2) Commends the generosity of Jeff McCloy who has in donated funds to this anti-graffiti group.
(Notice given 3 June 2010)
1396 LANE COVE TUNNEL MR MIKE BAIRD to move— That this House: (1) Notes that since the opening of the Lane Cove Tunnel there is a traffic bottleneck at the Falcon Street Interchange which is causing serious delays for Northern Beaches motorists. (2) Notes the promise by the Minister for Roads in 2008 to conduct a "before and after Lane Cove Tunnel construction" travel-time comparison for Falcon Street, which has still not been delivered and is not addressed in the Roads and Traffic Authority's study on traffic volumes. 23849 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(3) Calls on the Minister for Roads to visit this site in the morning peak to see traffic grind to a halt due to the provision of only one lane to the city. (4) Calls on the Minister for Roads to deliver on the Government's promise to investigate the impact of the Tunnel on travel-times at this interchange and recommend solutions to overcome the bottleneck as a matter of priority.
(Notice given 3 June 2010)
1397 DISABILITY SERVICES FUNDING MS LYLEA MCMAHON to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government on supporting the disability non-government sector with record funding going to Disability Services as part of Stronger Together. (2) Notes that the Northcott Society opened its regional office on Central Avenue, Oak Flats as part of a plan to expand services in the region. (3) Congratulates the Northcott Society for the excellent service and support it provides to people with a disability and their families.
(Notice given 3 June 2010)
1398 SOLAR BONUS SCHEME MR ROB STOKES to move— That this House: (1) Notes that more than 60% of New South Wales solar energy producing schools are being excluded from the Government's Solar Bonus Scheme due to the scheme's inappropriate and restrictive criteria. (2) Notes that schools such as Pittwater High School, which make an enormous investment in reaching their goal of becoming carbon neutral, are being punished for being too large and producing too much solar energy. (3) Calls on the Government to make amendments to the New South Wales Solar Bonus Scheme to ensure all schools producing solar energy are appropriately rewarded for their efforts.
(Notice given 3 June 2010)
1399 SHELLHARBOUR HOSPITAL MS LYLEA MCMAHON to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the nurses, doctors and all staff at Shellharbour Hospital who work hard to deliver excellent services to patients. (2) Notes that during the Premier's recent visit to Shellharbour Hospital all of the patients and their family members mentioned the exceptional care they received from all staff. (3) Congratulates the Government on its record investment into health care services.
(Notice given 3 June 2010)
1400 NEWCASTLE POST OFFICE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government for reinstating the former Newcastle Post Office back into public hands. 23850 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(2) Congratulates the Government for its commitment to the revitalisation of the city and the Hunter.
(Notice given 3 June 2010)
1401 AUSTRALIAN TOURISM EXCHANGE MS LYLEA MCMAHON to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government on investing $350,000 to support more than 80 tourism businesses, attractions and industry groups from New South Wales at the Australian Tourism Exchange held in Adelaide between 29 May and 4 June 2010. (2) Congratulates the Government on promoting Sydney and New South Wales by providing opportunities for up to 800 international buyers to meet with New South Wales tourism businesses, attractions and industry groups during the Australian Tourism Exchange.
(Notice given 3 June 2010)
1402 HUNTER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Calls on the Minister for Local Government to include the Hunter Development Corporation in schedule 5 of the State Owned Corporations Act. (2) Calls on the Minister for Local Government to amend section 509 (2) of the Local Government Act 1993 to include in the definition of "notional general income of a council for the previous year" valuations of non-rateable land that became rateable during that previous year.
(Notice given 4 June 2010)
1403 BEROWRA WATERS ROAD FUNDING MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the huge rock that fell onto Berowra Waters Road on the evening of 2 June 2010. (2) Notes the paucity of funding provided to Hornsby Shire Council to address road issues. (3) Calls on the Government to immediately take over management of Berowra Waters Road and include such funding issues in the 2010 New South Wales State Budget.
(Notice given 4 June 2010)
1404 PENRITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that four local government by-elections will be held on 19 June 2010 the same day as the Penrith by-election. (2) Calls on the Electoral Commissioner to ensure that the counting of votes and distribution of preferences is done locally to ensure an early result.
(Notice given 4 June 2010)
1405 BANKING INSTITUTIONS MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— 23851 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
That this House: (1) Notes the important role banking institutions have in our local and business communities. (2) Congratulates Westpac Hornsby on 100 years of service to Hornsby and the wider environs.
(Notice given 4 June 2010)
1406 BROOKVALE BUS DEPOT MR MIKE BAIRD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the formal opening of Brookvale Bus Depot on 4 June 2010. (2) Calls on the Government to urgently seek a formal expression of interest to determine the feasibility of a bus rapid transit system for the Northern Beaches.
(Notice given 4 June 2010)
1407 SUTHERLAND DISTRICT BOWLING AND RECREATION CLUB MR BARRY COLLIER to move— That this House congratulates the Board, the members and staff past and present on the 60th anniversary of the Sutherland District Bowling and Recreation Club at Kirrawee.
(Notice given 8 June 2010)
1408 NORTHERN SYDNEY INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING MR JONATHAN O'DEA to move— That this House condemns the Government for its lack of financial management and failure to allocate fair infrastructure funding to Northern Sydney in what is an overly Labor electorate-centric budget.
(Notice given 8 June 2010)
1409 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY AND HUNTER WETLANDS CENTRE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the anniversary of the World Environment Day, and the 25th anniversary of the Hunter Wetlands centre at Shortland, which were celebrated by many at the Wetlands on 5 June 2010. (2) Congratulates the CEO, Ken Conway for the continued success and popularity of this very special Ramsar listed site. (3) Recognises the hundreds of volunteers who, on a daily basis, help the Shortland centre thrive.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1410 2010-11 STATE BUDGET—PORT STEPHENS ELECTORATE MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the only two projects of significance in the State Budget for the Port Stephens electorate were the Nelson Bay Ambulance Station and the Raymond Terrace Police Station. (2) Notes that both projects were announced more than three years ago and both are well behind schedule and over budget. (3) Condemns the Government for treating the people of Port Stephens poorly and for intentionally 23852 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
dragging out these vital projects so they are completed just in time for the next election.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1411 PRESCHOOL INVESTMENT AND REFORM PLAN MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government on its Preschool Investment and Reform Plan, totalling $29.8 million in the 2010-2011 Budget. (2) Notes that the Government has increased funding to over 85% of community based preschools. (3) Notes that the Government is in the midst of creating over 5,200 extra preschool places. (4) Condemns the Opposition for having no plan for investing in our preschools.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1412 PUTNEY TRAFFIC LEVELS MR ANTHONY ROBERTS to move— That this House condemns the Government for its failure to date to protect the residents of Putney and surrounding suburbs from the increase in traffic that will result from the overdevelopment of the Royal Ryde Rehabilitation Centre, Sydney.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1413 WINDING CREEK CATCHMENT SIGNAGE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House congratulates Jasleen Atwal, a Glendale East Public School student, on being chosen to participate with others to design signs in the Winding Creek catchment in Lake Macquarie, teaching people how to improve the health of catchment areas.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1414 NELSON BAY ROAD WIDENING MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Government promised to widen the notorious stretch of Nelson Bay Road between Bobs Farm and Anna Bay a decade ago. (2) Notes that the Government has failed to allocate any funds to this project in the 2010-2011 State Budget. (3) Condemns the Government for its neglect of Port Stephens and for continuing to put the lives of local motorists and holiday makers at risk by failing to complete this vital project.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1415 COMMERCIAL SCALE SMART GRID MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Hunter residents welcome Newcastle as the site for Australia's first commercial- scale smart grid. (2) Congratulates the Government on securing this project for the State. 23853 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(3) Acknowledges support provided by the Government to the successful consortium bid led by Energy Australia.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1416 LIONS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the upcoming Lions International Convention being held in Sydney. (2) Commends the massive effort being put into ensuring the convention is a success. (3) Congratulates Barry Palmer, Hornsby Lions member, who has worked exceptionally hard over many years for Lions and to cement the International Convention in Sydney. (4) Wishes Barry every success as he nominates for the position of Second Vice President of Lions International.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1417 ELDER STREET PRACTICE—LAMBTON MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Elder Street Practice in Lambton for re-opening the practice, having served local clients for decades with four out of the six doctors from the former Lambton Family Medical Centre. (2) Notes the practice has been renamed and re-opened on the same site following its closure by a private conglomerate with one day's warning. (3) Is heartened that four out of the six doctors from the former Lambton Family Medical Centre have re-opened the practice.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1418 PUTNEY TRAFFIC LEVELS MR ANTHONY ROBERTS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that traffic levels on local roads in Putney are up to the 300% above Roads and Traffic Authority guidelines. (2) Notes that increasing levels of traffic are putting residents and children's lives at risk. (3) Notes that these traffic levels have a detrimental impact on the amenity and lifestyle of the Putney community. (4) Notes that the proposed overdevelopment at the Royal Ryde Rehabilitation site will further impact detrimentally on the community. (5) Calls on the Government to listen to community concerns and ensure that all traffic generated by the new development on the site be directed onto Victoria Road only.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1419 TOM FARRELL MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: 23854 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(1) Congratulates Tom Farrell (1904-1996) for his dedication to conservation in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, noting that he was instrumental in Blackbutt Reserve being established, an area that showcases endangered species and allows native animals to have a place of refuge. (2) Notes that the Tom Farrell Institute was formed in 2006 at the University of Newcastle to allow ongoing funds to be awarded to PhD students for environmental research.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1420 RAYMOND TERRACE HEALTHONE CLINIC MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Government failed to mention funding for the Raymond Terrace HealthOne clinic in its 2010-2011 State Budget. (2) Notes this important and much needed project was announced in 2007 and is already behind schedule. (3) Condemns the Minister for Health and the Government for their neglect of Port Stephens.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1421 TACKLING VIOLENCE PROGRAM MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the State Government on expanding the Tackling Violence program. (2) Notes that the program has now expanded from six teams to fifteen, involving new communities across the State. (3) Congratulates the new teams joining Tackling Violence in 2010: the Macksville Eagles, Northern Rivers United (Lismore), Warren Bulldogs, Moree Boars, Moree Boomerangs, Wilcannia Boomerangs, Menindee Yabbies, Broken Hill Saints and the Broken Hill Geebungs. (4) Acknowledges the Commonwealth Government's contribution of $150,000, in addition to the $490,000 committed by the State Government this financial year. (5) Acknowledges the hard work and support from the local community in helping the State Government reduce domestic violence.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1422 SHOALHAVEN AREA BUDGET FUNDING MRS SHELLEY HANCOCK to move— That this House condemns the Government for: (1) Its record reduction in spending on the Princes Highway in the 2010-2011 Budget; (2) Its failure to provide acute care mental health beds for the Shoalhaven region in the 2010-2011 budget; and (3) Its failure to address the need for a new police station in the central Shoalhaven.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1423 SYDNEY ROYAL REHABILITATION CENTRE MR ANTHONY ROBERTS to move— That this House calls on the Government to ensure the viability of a fully operational facility at the Royal Rehabilitation Centre, Sydney. 23855 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1424 HORNSBY SHIRE COUNCIL HOUSING STRATERGY MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes that it is imperative that residents be able to participate in discussions and provide feedback regarding planning decisions for their local communities. (2) Notes the right of New South Wales citizens to meet with their elected representatives to express concerns. (3) Condemns the Minister for Planning for refusing to meet with Mount Colah residents to discuss the Hornsby Shire Council Housing Strategy.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1425 F3 TO RAYMOND TERRACE EXTENSION MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Government has once again refused to allocate funding to the F3 to Raymond Terrace extension. (2) Notes the Government has wasted more than seven million dollars on planning for a road project it has no intention of building. (3) Condemns the Minister for Roads and the Government for their neglect of Port Stephens.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1426 WEEMALA ROYAL REHABILITATION CENTRE MR ANTHONY ROBERTS to move— That this House calls on the Government to immediately guarantee that the residents of Weemala, Royal Rehabilitation Centre, Sydney, will be provided with new accommodation on site as part of the proposed development.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1427 WENTWORTH GROUP OF SCIENTISTS MR ADRIAN PICCOLI to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the Wentworth Group of Scientists for the report released last week calling for cuts in water allocations on the Murray by 49% and the Murrumbidgee by 65%. (2) Notes the erroneous assumptions used in this report particularly as it relates to the social and economic impacts of these cuts. (3) Questions the scientific credibility of the members of this Group. (4) Notes that if water allocations are further cut in the Murrumbidgee and Murray, thousands of jobs will be lost and south west New South Wales will be devastated.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1428 COFFS HARBOUR POLICE STATION/JUSTICE CENTRE MR ANDREW FRASER to move— That this House: 23856 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(1) Notes that the Government has dropped the $19 million redevelopment of the Coffs Harbour Police Station⁄Justice Centre from the 2010 budget. (2) Calls on the Government to apologise to the hard-working police in the Coffs Harbour electorate for this political act.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1429 TAREE HEAVY VEHICLE INSPECTORS MR JOHN TURNER to move— That this House calls on the Minister for Roads: (1) To investigate the lack of heavy vehicle inspectors at the Taree Roads and Traffic Authority office; (2) To explain why commercial truck drivers from the Taree area cannot get their trucks inspected for up to two months; and (3) To explain why commercial truck drivers from the Taree area are required to travel to Port Macquarie or Newcastle to register their trucks within the required time limits.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1430 JUVENILE BAIL HOUSE DETENTION CENTRES MR GREG SMITH to move— That this House condemns the Government for cancelling its tender to establish four juvenile bail house detention centres.
(Notice given 9 June 2010)
1431 COOPER STREET-PENRITH BUS SHELTER MS GLADYS BEREJIKLIAN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Liberal candidate for Penrith Stuart Ayres has joined with the local community in lobbying for a bus shelter at Cooper Street, Penrith. (2) Calls on the Government and Penrith City Council to work together in delivering a bus shelter for commuters at Cooper Street, Penrith.
(Notice given 10 June 2010)
1432 SHOWGROUND ROAD-CASTLE HILL MR MICHAEL RICHARDSON to move— That this House: (1) Notes that $500,000 has been allocated in the 2010-2011 State Budget for planning for the widening of Showground Road, Castle Hill. (2) Notes that The Hills Shire Council has already planned the major intersections along the 1.2km of road to be widened. (3) Calls on the Government to use the money to start the upgrade immediately.
(Notice given 10 June 2010)
1433 HORNSBY HOSPITAL UPGRADE MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— 23857 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
That this House: (1) Notes the desperate need to rebuild the wards and operating theatres at Hornsby Hospital. (2) Notes the $3.5million allocated in the 2010-2011 State Budget to assist the planning period for the staging of the masterplan for this rebuild. (3) Notes that the Government has started to recognise the urgent need for a major rebuild at the hospital. (4) Acknowledges that whilst staff, friends and volunteers at Hornsby Hospital welcome planning funding, there needs to be a significant boost to this small allocation to increase confidence that a rebuild will actually occur.
(Notice given 10 June 2010)
1434 CONDAMINE AND ROSEBERY STREET DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS MR MIKE BAIRD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Balgowlah community's strong opposition to two development applications in the Condamine Street and Rosebery Street region. (2) Notes that amended plans for these developments still exceed local guidelines. (3) Notes that the cumulative impact of these developments would jeopardise the sustainability of established local centres and the amenity of the community. (4) Calls on the Minister for Roads to urgently request the Roads and Traffic Authority to undertake a detailed traffic report on the Condamine Street and Rosebery Street intersection, together with associated traffic impacts across the whole Balgowlah catchment following the Stockland development. (5) Calls on the Minister for Planning to suspend these development applications until a detailed traffic report is made available to the community.
(Notice given 10 June 2010)
1435 KU-RING-GAI NATIONAL PARK FIRE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the 10-year anniversary of the fire that took place in the Hornsby Electorate in 2000, in the context of a hazard reduction in Kuring-gai National Park, where four people were killed and three others were seriously injured. (2) Notes the victims were personnel from the National Parks and Wildlife Service, an agency that works so diligently to maintain our national parks. (3) Acknowledges that one of the deceased, George Fitzsimmons, was the father of our current NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner, Shane Fitzsimmons. (4) Sends condolences to the family and friends of the victims. (5) Acknowledges the tireless efforts of our Rural Fire Service personnel in their application to training and to protecting the lives of community members when the threat of wild fire is upon us and the team work that takes place across a number of services when a disaster occurs.
(Notice given 11 June 2010)
1436 CROATIAN STATEHOOD DAY MR JOHN AQUILINA to move— That this House: (1) Notes that 25 June marks Croatian Statehood Day, commemorating the day in 1991 when Croatia 23858 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
declared independence from Yugoslavia. (2) Recognises the long-standing relationship Australia has with the people of Croatia. (3) Acknowledges in particular the more than 100,000 Australians who claim Croatian heritage, and almost 60,000 people living in Australia who were born in Croatia. (4) Extends good wishes to all Australians who share a link with Croatia on this significant occasion.
(Notice given 22 June 2010)
1437 NURSE PRACTITIONER WORKERS COMPENSATION CERTIFICATES MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes nursing practitioners in New South Wales are currently unable to assess or treat patients with suspected workplace injuries as they are not lawfully able to write out workers' compensation certificates. (2) Notes the Queensland Government recently introduced legislative amendments which allow nursing practitioners to assess and treat patients with minor workplace injuries. (3) Calls on the Government to investigate similar legislation providing for the creation of Nurse Practitioner Workers Compensation Certificates to allow nurse practitioners to better carry out their jobs, particularly in smaller hospitals like Tomaree Community Hospital.
(Notice given 22 June 2010)
1438 WYONG RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Wyong Rugby League Club which is celebrating its centenary this year. (2) Acknowledges the club's impressive record and community participation over the last 100 years. (3) Recognises the hard work done by Centenary Chair Rod Wicks and his Committee in putting together a magnificent week of activities. (4) Congratulates the Government for creating a scholarship for young men and women in recognition of the centenary celebration.
(Notice given 22 June 2010)
1439 HOMELESSNESS IN THE HORNSBY LOCAL AREA COMMAND MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes that there are many homeless people in the Hornsby Local Government Area. (2) Notes that more needs to be provided for homeless people, including social housing, adequate social services and support packages to assist homeless people to succeed in new accommodation.
(Notice given 22 June 2010)
1440 HUNTER DRUG COURT MR MATTHEW MORRIS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government on its decision to introduce a Hunter Drug Court, with support of $3.7 million in annual funding. 23859 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(2) Notes the Hunter Court is based on the successful Western Sydney Drug Court, which has diverted thousands of drug-dependent offenders into supervised treatment to eliminate drug dependence. (3) Notes the support of the Newcastle legal fraternity for the introduction of the Hunter Drug Court. (4) Calls on the Opposition to support the Hunter Drug Court.
(Notice given 22 June 2010)
1441 NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL ART MUSEUM MR ANTHONY ROBERTS to move— That this House congratulates the New England Regional Art Museum on a successful 2nd Foundation Dinner, acknowledges the importance of the institution and thanks its volunteers.
(Notice given 22 June 2010)
1442 RYAMOND TERRACE ROADS AND TRAFFIC AUTHORITY OFFICES MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Government has relocated the Roads and Traffic Authority offices in Raymond Terrace without any consultation with the local community. (2) Condemns the Government for its lack of transparency and secrecy.
(Notice given 22 June 2010)
1443 WOOLWICH CONVENT BOAT SHED FIRE MR ANTHONY ROBERTS to move— That this House calls upon the Government to: (1) Immediately investigate the fire at Woolwich Convent boat shed. (2) Inform the House of investigations undertaken into park fires in the Lane Cove area.
(Notice given 22 June 2010)
1444 PORT STEPHENS AREA BUDGET FUNDING MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the so called Labor duty MLC for Port Stephens told local media last week that the Port Stephens electorate was "a big winner" in the 2010-11 State Budget. (2) Notes not one new project was announced for Port Stephens, and that desperately needed projects such as the HealthOne facility and Nelson Bay Road widening were omitted from the Budget. (3) Condemns the Labor duty MLC for Port Stephens for once again putting his incompetent Government and struggling party ahead of the needs of the people of Port Stephens.
(Notice given 22 June 2010)
1445 HUNTER NETBALLERS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Hunter Netballers did the region proud battling injuries to become under 17 State champions. 23860 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(2) Notes yet again our Hunter sporting representatives proved their worth. (3) Congratulates Dell Saunders and her tireless volunteers for her continued excellent custodianship of local netball.
(Notice given 23 June 2010)
1446 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING RENT RISES MRS DAWN FARDELL to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges the numerous complaints received at my office by concerned pensioners regarding Department of Housing rent rises. (2) Notes that the Federal Government payment of $30 a week increase to pensioners would hardly buy a politician one lunch. (3) Notes the rental increases need to be overruled particularly as they are combined with 42% electricity increases over the next 3 years and increased water charges by utilities and Local Government.
(Notice given 23 June 2010)
1447 COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SERVICES 75TH ANNIVERSARY MR GERARD MARTIN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that August 2010 marks the 75 anniversary of the Council of Social Services of New South Wales, more commonly know as NCOSS. (2) Notes that the Council of Social Services of New South Wales is the peak body for the social and community service sector in New South Wales providing independent and informed policy development, advice and review. (3) Notes that the Government congratulates NCOSS on this important milestone and looks forward to the continuation of our strong relationship into the future.
(Notice given 23 June 2010)
1448 WESTERN LAND LEASEHOLDERS ACCESS RIGHTS MS KATRINA HODGKINSON to move— That this House calls on Government to return Western Land leaseholders' access for their stock to watering parts following an unintended consequence of the National Park Estate (Riverina Red Gum Reservation) Act 2010 (No2).
(Notice given 23 June 2010)
1449 SPORT AND RECREATIONAL PARTICIPATION PROGRAM MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Welcomes Government funding of $10,000 to Gosford City Council under the 2009-2010 Sport and Recreation Participation Program. (2) Notes that the monies will fund a youth-at-risk sport participation program, sponsoring 22 disadvantaged young people to participate in a team sport at no financial cost. (3) Congratulates the Government for helping disadvantaged groups who might otherwise miss out on mainstream sport. 23861 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(Notice given 23 June 2010)
1450 WENTWORTH SHIRE LAW AND ORDER ISSUES MR JOHN WILLIAMS to move— That this House notes: (1) Despite continual representations to the Attorney General and the Minister for Police, a lack of law and order in the Wentworth Shire continues to wreck the lives of local residents; and (2) The recent hijacking of a vehicle and the resulting death of the driver highlight the level of violence of which residents of the Wentworth Shire are exposed.
(Notice given 23 June 2010)
1451 SHOALHAVEN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES MS LYLEA MCMAHON to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government on investing in mental health service in the electorate of Shellharbour. (2) Congratulates the Minister for Mental Health on delivering improved services to sufferers and their families across the state of New South Wales.
(Notice given 23 June 2010)
1452 MANLY WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL MR MIKE BAIRD to move— That this House: (1) Notes Manly West Primary School's application for funds under the minor capital works program for the knockdown and rebuild of its toilet block. (2) Notes the toilets at Manly West Primary School have not been upgraded in 80 years and are the worst toilets in the northern district according to an assessor. (3) Notes that repairs for the toilets are being logged on a weekly basis and a crack is running down the middle of one of the toilet blocks posing a potential hazard to children. (4) Notes that the toilets have the original chain flush system and so significant amounts of water are being wasted on every flush. (5) Urges the Minister for Education to consider this request as an urgent priority and arrange for funds to be provided as soon as possible within this financial year.
(Notice given 23 June 2010)
1453 MR FRANK HENRY—AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE AWARD MEDAL WINNER MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Mr Frank Henry on receiving the Australian Defence Award Medal, recognising his service to the nation, after he enlisted in the Australian Army in 1987, and trained at Kapooka. (2) Notes that during his training he excelled, and was awarded the honour of "most outstanding recruit" in 1987. (3) Notes that he was nominated by his peers as "soldier of the year", and this House congratulates our high-achieving ex-serviceman.
(Notice given 23 June 2010) 23862 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
1454 UNITED HOSPITAL AUXILIARIES-TRUNDLE BRANCH MRS DAWN FARDELL to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges the wonderful work achieved by Trundle branch of the United Hospital Auxiliaries of New South Wales. (2) Notes that the Trundle branch in the last two years has raised significant funds for essential equipment. (3) Recognises the importance of rural areas such as Trundle and their major role in the community and support their ongoing tussles with all levels of Government to maintain essential services to their villages.
(Notice given 23 June 2010)
1455 OAKS FLAT PUBLIC SCHOOL SECURITY FENCE MS LYLEA MCMAHON to move— That this House congratulates the Government on: (1) Their ongoing commitment to the electorate of Shellharbour; and (2) Responding to a community campaign and delivering funds for the construction of a security fence at Oak Flats Public School. (3) Acknowledges the investment the Government is making into education in New South Wales.
(Notice given 23 June 2010)
1456 PAROLE OFFICERS RETRENCHMENT MR JOHN WILLIAMS to move— That this House notes that the Department of Juvenile Justice continued retrenchment of Parole Officers and the consequences of the homicide in Baronga highlight the lack of controls placed on juvenile criminals.
(Notice given 23 June 2010)
1457 NEW LAMBTON PINK FRANGIPANI BALL MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the organisers of the recent Pink Frangipani Ball at New Lambton which raised $66,000 for breast cancer research. (2) Notes that the ball was held in honour of the late Sandra Rufo, who passed away due to breast cancer, and whose life had touched many local people due to caring, love and compassion.
(Notice given 23 June 2010)
1458 TRAIL BIKE FUNDS MS LYLEA MCMAHON to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government for its ongoing commitment to the electorate of Shellharbour and for responding to a community campaign and delivering funds for two trail bikes for Lake Illawarra Area Command. (2) Congratulates the Police for their hard work in reducing crime. (3) Acknowledges the investment the Government is making into policing in New South Wales. 23863 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(Notice given 23 June 2010)
1459 QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HONOUR LIST MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Ms Shirley Pring, a Hunter local for services to people with a disability. (2) Notes Ms Pring was recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honour List. (3) Congratulates to all Hunter volunteers recognised for their community service.
(Notice given 23 June 2010)
1460 WESTERN SYDNEY HOSPITALS MRS JILLIAN SKINNER to move— That this House: (1) Blacktown Hospital is getting only 18 extra beds despite the Member for Blacktown indicating the hospital needs 110; (2) Nurse vacancies remain unfilled at Nepean Hospital, with 20 in maternity and 14.5 in emergency; (3) Blues Mountains maternity unit has been closed more days than it has been open in 2010; (4) Claims of waiting list manipulation at Westmead Hospital with 800 patients affected; (5) None of the Western Sydney hospitals met waiting list benchmarks in May 2010. (6) Condemns the Government for failing to fix the problems in Western Sydney hospitals.
(Notice given 23 June 2010)
1461 NSW MARITIME MEDAL MR ROBERT COOMBS to move— That this House: (1) Notes the NSW Maritime medal recognises outstanding contributions made by members of the public to boating in New South Wales (2) Calls on the people of New South Wales to nominate a person or a group who performs an outstanding effort in a safety/or the environment for the benefit of the New South Wales boating and or maritime community. (3) Acknowledges that these awards are a way of expressing our gratitude to those who are making extraordinary efforts for our community. (4) Recognises and congratulates past recipients of the maritime medal.
(Notice given 24 June 2010)
1462 HORNSBY HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the plight of men, women and children who daily find themselves without adequate accommodation, a large percentage who are under 18 years. (2) Congratulates the Hornsby Homelessness Task Force on its consistent approach to ending homelessness in local community environs. (3) Notes the six women in support of the Task Force who joined the Member for Hornsby and slept rough in Hornsby on Tuesday 15 June 2010 to increase awareness of homelessness in the Shire area. 23864 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(4) Congratulates Hornsby soroptimists, TAFE Hornsby campus, the Deputy Task Force Chair, Maggy Farago and Shantay Belich who raised $308.00 for homeless people in Hornsby.
(Notice given 24 June 2010)
1463 CENTRAL COAST SERVICES MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government for investing in key services on the Central Coast, with increased spending on local roads, health and education in the 2010-2011 State Budget. (2) Notes that a record amount will be spent on health, with $5000,000 going towards accommodating community health services at Woy Woy Hospital. (3) Notes that Central Coast public schools will receive almost half a billion dollars. (4) Notes that $350 million will be spent on electricity infrastructure upgrades. (5) Congratulates the Government for supporting jobs and the economy of the Central Coast.
(Notice given 24 June 2010)
1464 SOUTHERN STARS MR DAVID CAMPBELL to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the more than 3000 cast and crew of Southern Stars - a celebration of Arts Education in Illawarra and South East Region Public Schools. (2) Recognises the efforts of Ms Kate Schmich, Principal of Balgownie Public School in her role as executive producer of the 10th anniversary production of Southern Stars, and the teachers of more than 80 schools for their contribution. (3) Acknowledges the support of the Government through the Department of Education and Training for this huge production. (4) Congratulates the parents, sponsors and media partners who contributed to the success of this showcase event of public education.
(Notice given 31 August 2010)
1465 YOUNG LAWYERS AND YOUNG ENGINEERS DEBATE MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges the debate between young lawyers and young engineers which was held in the Parliament House Theatrette on 26 August 2010. (2) Acknowledges the topic "Engineers, rather than lawyers, make better politicians" was determined in the affirmative. (3) Congratulates the Deputy Speaker for hosting this illuminating debate and for her skilful adjudication of the debate.
(Notice given 31 August 2010)
1466 WAGGA WAGGA BASE HOSPITAL MR DARYL MAGUIRE to move— That this House: (1) Notes that a recent public rally in Wagga Wagga attracted over 4,000 people. 23865 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(2) Notes the confusion surrounding the recent $90 million announcement for Wagga Base Hospital. (3) Calls on the Government to fully explain the $90 million Stage One of the three-stage development. (4) Calls on the Minister for Health to urgently convene a meeting inviting all stakeholders to the table.
(Notice given 31 August 2010)
1467 MONA VALE HOSPITAL MATERNITY WARD MR ROB STOKES to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Government has spent almost $750,000 renovating the maternity ward at Mona Vale Hospital, only to announce that the ward will no longer be reopening. (2) Notes that the bungled renovations to Mona Vale Hospital's maternity ward have created enormous uncertainty and inconvenience for expectant mothers, caused the resignation of a number of the public health system's most experienced midwives and led to a 40% reduction in the number of maternity beds available on the Northern Beaches. (3) Notes that the Pittwater community, local medical professionals and midwives were not consulted on the proposed changes to the Northern Beaches' maternity services. (4) Calls on the Government to fix the maternity debacle which exists on the Northern Beaches and honour its commitment to return a fully functioning maternity unit to Mona Vale Hospital.
(Notice given 31 August 2010)
1468 NELSON BAY AMBULANCE STATION MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Minister for Health told Parliament in April 2010 that the development application for the Nelson Bay Ambulance Station was approved in March 2010, and that construction was expected to commence in July 2010. (2) Notes the Minister told Parliament in May 2008 that "Construction of the new station is expected to commence in the first half of the 2008⁄09 financial year". (3) Notes construction has not begun on this desperately needed project, more than three years after it was first announced. (4) Condemns the Government for yet another broken promise to the people of Port Stephens.
(Notice given 31 August 2010)
1469 EPPING TO PARRAMATTA RAIL LINE MR RAY WILLIAMS to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the Federal and State Governments for attempting to bribe the people of Bennelong with the promise of building an Epping to Parramatta rail line. (2) Congratulates the people of Bennelong for seeing through Labor's false promises and electing Liberal John Alexander. (3) Condemns the State Government for not even having the Parramatta to Epping Link in its 10 year plan. (4) Calls on the State Government to adopt the policy of the NSW Liberals and Nationals and build the North West Rail Link. 23866 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(Notice given 31 August 2010)
1470 RELOCATION OF ASPECTS SCHOOL MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Government has announced Aspects School, a Hunter based school for children with autism, is to be relocated from Shortland to Gateshead. (2) Notes this will add at least a half hour to an already one hour long journey for children with autism in Port Stephens. (3) Notes change in routine can have serious implications for the development of children with autism. (4) Condemns the Government for its decision to relocate the school and for failing to provide enough resources to support these children with special needs.
(Notice given 31 August 2010)
1471 MAINSTREET COMMITTEE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House acknowledges the support of the Wallsend community for the Mainstreet Committee which is moving to maintain its independence and further successful progress by evolving into a fully- fledged association.
(Notice given 1 September 2010)
1472 NEW TRAFFIC LIGHTS MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes traffic lights have been installed at the intersection of Hank Street and Pacific Highway at Heatherbrae, and at both ends of Old Maitland Road and the New England Highway at Hexham. (2) Notes the traffic lights are adding to traffic congestion along the Pacific Highway, particularly city-bound peak hour traffic. (3) Condemns the Government for adding to traffic congestion with the installation of these lights, while dumping a partial solution through failing to fund the F3 extension to Raymond Terrace.
(Notice given 1 September 2010)
1473 MELBOURNE TO BRISBANE VERY FAST TRAIN MR ROBERT COOMBS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Federal Labor Party on its commitment to fund a $20M feasibility study of a Very Fast Train between Melbourne and Brisbane. (2) Notes a fast train connecting Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane would bring significant benefits to the Hunter Region. (3) Notes that Newcastle is the second city of NSW and a Very Fast Train connection would reinforce the reputation of the city and region as a desirable place to live and work.
(Notice given 1 September 2010)
1474 LAKE MENINDEE AND CAWNDILLA MR JOHN WILLIAMS to move— 23867 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
That this House condemns the State Government for signing an MOU with the Federal Government to decommission Lake Menindee and Cawndilla and remove water from Western New South Wales for the sole purpose of supporting political demands in South Australia.
(Notice given 1 September 2010)
1475 NATIONAL STROKE WEEK MR GERARD MARTIN to move— That this House notes that: (1) National Stroke Week commences on Monday 13 September 2010. (2) Stroke is Australia's second single greatest killer after coronary heart disease and a leading cause of disability. (3) People can show their support through the purchase of a tartan ribbon on Wednesday 15 September 2010 to support the Stroke Recovery Association, which is a not-for-profit organisation that has been providing support services to stroke survivors and their families since 1977.
(Notice given 1 September 2010)
1476 ROUTES ASIA 2010 AND AVIATION OUTLOOK SUMMIT 2010 MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Routes Asia 2010 and Aviation Outlook Summit 2010 events were held earlier this year in Adelaide and Sydney. (2) Notes both events are designed to bring together airline, airport, government and tourism leaders to discuss the outlook for air travel. (3) Notes Tourism New South Wales at either event was not represented at either event. (4) Condemns the Government for once again failing to represent this State on such important matters.
(Notice given 1 September 2010)
1477 WALGA NGURRA (WOMEN'S CAMP) MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Commends the Government for its $16,500 boost for Walga Ngurra (women's camp), a local women's and children's refuge. (2) Notes that Walga Ngurra has been providing support services for victims of domestic violence in the Hunter for 21 years. (3) Acknowledges Delece Manton and her team for their very hard work.
(Notice given 1 September 2010)
1478 MENINDEE LAKES SCHEME MR JOHN WILLIAMS to move— That this House acknowledges the anger and hostility created in far west New South Wales and in the Murray-Darling electorate regarding the MOU signed by the Premier that will decommission parts of the Menindee Lakes Scheme.
(Notice given 1 September 2010) 23868 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
1479 CENTRAL COAST BEARS MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Recognises the Central Coast Bears NRL bid for the 2013 season. (2) Acknowledges the strong Rugby League heritage of the Central Coast. (3) Recognises the significance of a successful franchise bid for the local economy and employment. (4) Congratulates the Government for its support of the Central Coast Bears through a $100,000 contribution towards the employment of a business manager to prepare the bid.
(Notice given 1 September 2010)
1480 HEAVY TRUCK TRAFFIC—MEDOWIE ROAD MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Medowie residents are becoming increasingly concerned about the growing number of large trucks using Medowie Road to travel from Newcastle to the Pacific Highway and are concerned about noise and safety. (2) Notes this heavy truck traffic is damaging Medowie Road at a far faster rate than lighter motor vehicles. (3) Calls on the Roads and Traffic Authority to implement a load limit on Medowie Road to ensure these large trucks use the appropriate route along the Pacific and New England Highways.
(Notice given 1 September 2010)
1481 WALLSEND WINTER CARNIVALE 25TH ANNIVERSARY MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Commends event co-ordinator Kathie Heyman and Wallsend businesses for a highly successful 25th Anniversary of the Wallsend Winter Carnivale held on 8 August 2010. (2) Notes that 35,000 visitors from the Hunter enjoyed the Carnivale, and that local people, community groups and local businesses gave exceptional support to this event.
(Notice given 1 September 2010)
1482 MINISTERIAL STANDARDS MR ANDREW STONER to move— That this House: (1) Notes that, in contrast with her public humiliation of the Member for Balmain who was acting in the interest of children's safety, the Premier has excused ill-disciplined or criminal behaviour from her factional allies the Member for Kogarah and the Member for Penrith and former Member of the Legislative Council, Ian Macdonald. (2) Notes the Premier said that "The community will not and should not be expected to accept ill- disciplined behaviour from Members of Parliament". (3) Calls on the Premier to start to enforce standards within her team, regardless of what faction Members are from.
(Notice given 1 September 2010)
1483 BATHURST CARILLION WAR MEMORIAL 23869 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
MR GERARD MARTIN to move— That this House commends the Government for its financial support for the Bathurst Carillion War Memorial restoration fund and also recognises the uniqueness of this magnificent war memorial.
(Notice given 2 September 2010)
1484 HORNSBY RAILWAY STATION CAR PARK MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the ongoing problem in the Hornsby electorate of inadequate car spaces to assist commuters at Hornsby railway station. (2) Calls on the Minister for Transport to immediately allocate funding for the construction of a multi-storey car park at this station.
(Notice given 2 September 2010)
1485 LAKE MACQUARIE LOCAL AREA COMMAND MR MATTHEW MORRIS to move— That this House: (1) Notes the allocation of three new probationary constables to the Lake Macquarie Local Area Command, and wishes them every success. (2) Acknowledges the great work undertaken by all Local Area Command officers under the leadership of Commander Craig Rae. (3) Notes the Member for Lake Macquarie has totally misled his community claiming he and he alone secured the additional officers for the command.
(Notice given 7 September 2010)
1486 HORNSBY HOSPITAL MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the older sections at Hornsby Hospital are so old they are beyond upgrading to the modern requirements of 2010. (2) Notes the presence of termites, water leaks and fire hazards and that lack of space and equipment are continuing issues within the hospital. (3) Congratulates the staff who work tirelessly to bring excellent care to patients. (4) Calls on the Government to support the rebuilding plan for the hospital, and to provide adequate funding and realistic timelines.
(Notice given 7 September 2010)
1487 UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Wednesday 8 September 2010 is United Nations International Literacy Day. (2) Notes that over 750 million people across the world, two thirds of whom are women, lack basic literacy skills. (3) Supports the aims of International Literacy Day and the UNESCO Literacy Decade to promote universal literacy, and ensure child and adult literacy remains high on the international agenda. 23870 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(Notice given 7 September 2010)
1488 HAWKESBURY RIVER RAILWAY STATION MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the steep stairs at Hawkesbury River railway station continue to pose similar problems for access to the platform as the previous stairs. (2) Notes the need for improved access to this station for the elderly, disabled people and those who have prams and heavy baggage. (3) Calls on the Government to immediately fund the installation of a lift to assist access.
(Notice given 7 September 2010)
1489 NEWCASTLE CHANNEL BERTH MR MATTHEW MORRIS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the P&O vessel, Pacific Sun will arrive in the port of Newcastle on Wednesday 8 September 2010 on its maiden home port visit to Newcastle, the first of 10 scheduled for this season. (2) Notes that the vessel will attract around 4,000 visitors to the Hunter region during the course of its visit. (3) Notes each visiting cruise vessel generates around $500,000 for the Hunter's economy. (4) Congratulates the Government on its funding of $2.55 million for the upgrade of the Newcastle Channel Berth to support increased numbers of visiting cruise ships and the provision of a home berth.
(Notice given 7 September 2010)
1490 NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION WEEK MR ALLAN SHEARAN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that 5 to 12 September 2010 is National Child Protection Week. (2) Notes that the theme for this year is "Protecting Children is Everyone's Business". (3) Reaffirms that anyone who suspects that a child is being seriously neglected or abused has the responsibility to act by contacting Community Services or the Police. (4) Notes the importance of listening to children, to parents, and to families and taking their concerns seriously. (5) Notes that a simple helping hand from a neighbour or relative, reaching out in a time of need, can help change things for the better for a family in crisis. (6) Congratulates the National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) for its work in organising Child Protection Week.
(Notice given 7 September 2010)
1491 FOSTER CARE WEEK MR MATTHEW MORRIS to move— That this House: (1) Notes the contribution to society made by foster carers. (2) Notes that National Foster Care Week is 12 to 18 September 2010. 23871 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(3) Notes the immense work done by foster care agencies, by carers and by the community, in looking after children in foster care. (4) Expresses our appreciation for the work done by foster carers of all kinds, whether long term, short term, respite or crisis carers. (5) Encourages anyone who is interested in becoming a foster carer to visit www.fosteringnsw.com.au.
(Notice given 7 September 2010)
1492 NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House notes the Wallsend electorate congratulates Newcastle University on: (1) Promoting its beautiful natural surroundings, as portrayed in its illustrated book, "A Bush Campus", published in 1994. (2) The recent creation of the Campus Landscape Consultative Group.
(Notice given 8 September 2010)
1493 SACRED HEART SCHOOL OLYMPIC HIGHWAY CROSSING MS KATRINA HODGKINSON to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the school crossing over the Olympic Highway (Parker Street) at the Sacred Heart School in Cootamundra is not equipped with flashing lights. (2) Notes with concern that the existing traffic calming measures at this school crossing are insufficient to allay safety concerns. (3) Calls on the Minister for Roads, as a matter of urgency, to install flashing lights at this school crossing.
(Notice given 8 September 2010)
1494 MILLICENT PRESTON STANLEY MR PHILLIP COSTA to move— That this House: (1) Notes that 9 September is the anniversary of Millicent Preston Stanley's date of birth (1883) – the first woman to be elected to the New South Wales Parliament. (2) Notes that Millicent Preston Stanley was a great advocate for women's issues throughout her career, particularly during her years as a Member of Parliament.
(Notice given 8 September 2010)
1495 MEDOWIE HIGH SCHOOL PROPOSAL MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Minister for Education has told Parliament, throughan answer to a Written Question regarding the proposal for a high school in Medowie, that "Hunter River High School and Irrawang High School in Raymond Terrace are able to accommodate current and projected enrolments from the Port Stephens area". (2) Notes this is despite major housing developments planned for the area, including a 4,000 lot subdivision at North Raymond Terrace and a subdivision of 2,000 lots in Medowie. (3) Calls on the Government to learn from its mistakes with the Tourle Street Bridge debacle and act 23872 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
now to begin planning for this much needed project.
(Notice given 8 September 2010)
1496 NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION WEEK MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that National Child Protection Week runs from Sunday 5 September to Sunday 12 September 2010. (2) Notes that the theme for this year is "Protecting Children is Everyone's Business". (3) Notes the importance of listening to children, to parents, to families, and taking their concerns seriously. (4) Congratulates the National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) for its work in organising Child Protection Week.
(Notice given 8 September 2010)
1497 MONA VALE HOSPITAL MR ROB STOKES to move— That this House: (1) Notes that large sections of Mona Vale Hospital continue to be without adequate air conditioning despite the extreme temperatures experienced by patients and staff last summer. (2) Notes that during last summer, it was left to a local electrical retailer to donate air conditioners to Mona Vale Hospital due to the inaction of the Government. (3) Calls on the Government to ensure that elderly and unwell patients at Mona Vale Hospital will not be forced to endure another summer of potentially harmful and uncomfortable temperatures.
(Notice given 8 September 2010)
1498 MR MICK NINNESS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House notes Vietnam veteran, district and NSW Country Cricket Association physiotherapist and union stalwart, Mr Mick Ninness is honoured as a treasured Wallsend identity who will be remembered for his contribution to our local community.
(Notice given 8 September 2010)
1499 TOURLE STREET BRIDGE MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the two lane Tourle Street Bridge was opened sixteen months ago to, "support growth on Kooragang Island, Newcastle Airport and Port Stephens for seven to ten years". (2) Notes the $45 million bridge replaced an existing two lane bridge and was obsolete the day it was opened. (3) Congratulates the Minister for the Hunter for this week acknowledging what every motorist already knew, that the Tourle Street Bridge needs to be urgently upgraded to four lanes. (4) Condemns the Government for its mismanagement in not spending the additional $15 million required originally to make the Tourle Street Bridge four lanes. (5) Calls on the Government to immediately allocate $45 million to duplicate the Tourle Street Bridge to four lanes. 23873 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(Notice given 8 September 2010)
1500 MRS GLADYS DENT MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Mrs Gladys Dent, Calvary Mater Auxiliary president, for presiding over the staggering $123,000 raised in one year for the Calvary Mater Hospital. (2) Notes Mrs Dent has been with the Auxiliary for 12 years.
(Notice given 8 September 2010)
1501 DUBBO COLLEGE COMMUNITY CONSULTATION REVIEW MRS DAWN FARDELL to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges the Dubbo Teachers' Association motion dated 18 August 2010 which calls on the Minister for Education to release the Dubbo College Community Consultation Review and resultant recommendations as a matter of urgency, so that the College and the Dubbo community can better plan for the future of public education in the city. (2) Notes that this decision needs to be made in fairness to all concerned in the Dubbo College operations.
(Notice given 8 September 2010)
1502 NICHOLAS TRUST MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes Maxine, of Maxi Dance Fame, deserves acclamation for her inaugural Dancing With The Stars event in Wallsend. (2) Notes that Maxine raised over $6,000 towards the Nicholas Trust, a charity committed to the care of children in the final stages of their young lives and aims to achieve the establishment of services for the children at the John Hunter Hospital.
(Notice given 8 September 2010)
1503 VISITING MEDICAL OFFICERS MS KATRINA HODGKINSON to move— That this House: (1) Notes with grave concern that Grenfell Hospital has been without the services of a full time Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) since October 2009. (2) Notes with concern that regional hospitals including Yass, Boorowra, Young and Queanbeyan continue to suffer periods when no Emergency Department doctor is available. (3) Condemns the Government for failing to provide adequate ongoing VMO coverage in regional hospitals.
(Notice given 8 September 2010)
1504 HORNSBY SHIRE HISTORY MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: 23874 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(1) Acknowledges longstanding Brooklyn resident Tom Richmond for his rich contribution to historical fact finding and recording in the Hornsby Shire area. (2) Congratulates Mr Richmond on his most recent book titled "Brooklyn: Federation Village".
(Notice given 8 September 2010)
1505 MEDOWIE HIGH SCHOOL MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes 8 Medowie students had to walk from Irrawang High School to Medowie, a distance of 15km, when their scheduled school bus did not arrive. (2) Calls on the Government to: (a) Investigate this incident to ensure that it is not repeated; and (b) Finally commit to the much needed high school in Medowie.
(Notice given 8 September 2010)
1507 EQUAL PAY DAY MS LYLEA MCMAHON to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Saturday 4 September 2010 was Equal Pay Day. (2) Notes that the selection of this date is based on a calculation by the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency, reflecting the difference in average earnings between men and women in the previous financial year, in 2010 a woman would be required to work for an extra 66 days after the end of financial year, in order to earn as much as a man. (3) Notes that Equal Pay Day aims to focus attention on the pay equity debate within the community, as well as educate business about the benefits of pay equity by conducting pay audits, and maintaining fair and equitable workplaces. (4) Acknowledges that we all have a role to play in addressing pay equity Industry, Government and the community.
(Notice given 9 September 2010)
1508 TEA GARDENS PRIMARY SCHOOL VEGETABLE GARDEN MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Member for Port Stephens recently had the pleasure of officially opening a state of the art vegetable garden at Tea Gardens Primary School, a product of the Community Building Partnerships grant. (2) Commends the Tea Gardens Primary School students, staff, Tea Gardens Rotary and all those in the wider community who have worked so hard to bring this fantastic venture to fruition. (3) Wishes the students at Tea Gardens Primary all the best in their new green thumb endeavour.
(Notice given 9 September 2010)
1509 CALLAGHAN COLLEGE YEAR 8 PUSHCART TEAM MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Wallsend Campus Callaghan College Year 8 Pushcart Team for defending its 23875 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
champions title at the famous Eastern Creek Raceway, a title which they also won last year. (2) Notes that Glendore Public School won the Best Overall Performance for the second year in a row with Plattsburg, Heaton and Maryland Public Schools also being notable competitors. (3) Congratulates the staff and school communities for their continued support of our local students.
(Notice given 9 September 2010)
1510 POLICE OFFICERS' MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the challenges facing Police in certain situations involving people with a mental illness. (2) Calls for mental health training for all Police officers to assist them to optimally manage a serious or potentially serious incident involving a severely mentally ill person. (3) Congratulates the Schizophrenia Fellowship on its efforts in relation to this education.
(Notice given 9 September 2010)
1511 BLACKBUTT RESERVE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges the treasured Blackbutt Reserve in the Wallsend electorate. (2) Congratulates the Blackbutt support group for scoring a hat-trick at the Hunter and Central Coast awards for excellence in tourism, after taking out the ecotourism category for the third year running.
(Notice given 9 September 2010)
1512 GRAHAMSTOWN DAM—RAYMOND TERRACE MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes Grahamstown Dam at Raymond Terrace is currently at 79.9 per cent capacity, around 20 per cent lower than it has been in the month of September over the past three years; (2) Notes the Government has been forced to admit the Tillegra Dam will also supply water to the Central Coast, even though Hunter water ratepayers are solely responsible for footing the $471 million bill. (3) Calls on the Government to explain why water levels at Grahamstown Dam are so low, and to give an assurance to the people of Port Stephens and all Hunter water ratepayers that it is not intentionally allowing the water level to drop to give a false impression that the Tillegra Dam is needed.
(Notice given 9 September 2010)
1513 CHLOE ROBERTSON MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the tragic death of Chloe Robertson, a kindergarten pupil at Galston Public School, as a result of drowning. (2) Sends condolences to Chloe's family who are suffering as a result of their immense loss. (3) Sends condolences to Chloe's friends at Galston Public School who will miss her beautiful 23876 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
presence and who have created a remembrance garden.
(Notice given 10 September 2010)
1514 CORRIMAL MEN'S SHED MR DAVID CAMPBELL to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the members of the Corrimal Men's Shed on their successful operation for three years and for their contribution to several charities and community groups through the manufacture of toys, and repairs to equipment and buildings. (2) Commends the Government for the contribution of $65,000 from the Community Building Partnership Program for an extension of the Men's Shed. (3) Acknowledges the Corrimal Uniting Church, and its Minister Andrew Smith, for the support provided to the men's club.
(Notice given 21 September 2010)
1515 RAAF WILLIAMTOWN MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that: (a) RAAF Williamtown is critical to the defence of Australia, and RAAF personnel are welcome members of the Port Stephens community. (b) The Department of Defence recently gazetted ANEF 2025 for the new joint strike fighter, the F35. (c) Port Stephens Council has stopped residential construction on land affected by ANEF 2025, severely penalising existing land owners by diminishing the value of existing dwellings and limiting residential growth. (2) Calls on the Government to legislate to allow Councils to "advise" rather than "regulate" land owners who choose to build residential dwellings or units on land affected by military ANEFs. (3) Calls on the Department of Defence to: (a) Extend the Williamtown runway by 300m, as proposed, to the south east. (b) Establish a Ground Based Augmentation System (GBAS) at Williamtown. (c) Produce one ANEF for "working day" flights and another for the rest of the week.
(Notice given 21 September 2010)
1516 DEATH OF TROOPER JASON BROWN MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Extends its condolences to the family of Trooper Jason Brown, Graham, Ann and Stephanie, who live in Westleigh within the electorate of Hornsby. (2) Notes the moving funeral held in Normanhurst to honour the life of Trooper Brown on 26 August 2010. (3) Pays tribute to Trooper Brown and all soldiers who make sacrifices and display courage whilst in the Australian Defence Forces.
(Notice given 21 September 2010) 23877 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
1517 MACQUARIE TOWNS ANNIVERSARY MR GERARD MARTIN to move— That this House notes: (1) This year marks the 200th anniversary of the creation of the 'Macquarie Towns'. (2) In 1810 Governor Macquarie planned and started construction on Liverpool, Pitt Town, Castlereagh, Windsor and Richmond. (3) The historical significance of this planning, as these areas are now vital housing suburbs of Sydney. (4) Recognises the significance of Bathurst, Australia's first inland settlement (1815) as a Macquarie Town.
(Notice given 22 September 2010)
1518 GENERATION ONE PROGRAM MS KATRINA HODGKINSON to move— That this House commends the Generation One program, which aims to motivate and improve the career prospects of Indigenous Australians.
(Notice given 22 September 2010)
1519 SURGERY FOR WEST TIMOR GIRLS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that two teenage girls from West Timor's Belu Province will have life-saving operations at John Hunter Hospital to remove aggressive tumours from their jaws. (2) Congratulates the Hospital's health care professionals along with John Hunter Children's Hospital, and sponsors OSSAA (Overseas Specialist Surgical Association of Australia) and ROMAC (Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children), for willingly donating their time and facilities to allow this surgery to be performed.
(Notice given 22 September 2010)
1520 GALSTON ROAD MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes Galston Road is a very busy regional road connecting Hornsby to Dural, passing through Hornsby Heights and Galston. (2) Notes the stretch of Galston Road between the intersection at Arcadia Road and Mid-Dural Road is in poor condition and in need of upgrading. (3) Calls on the Minister for Roads to make this stretch of Galston Road into a "High Pedestrian Area" with a 40 kph limit. (4) Calls on the Government to complete an upgrade on this important road.
(Notice given 22 September 2010)
1521 DEATH OF MRS VAL MELVILLE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Extends condolences to the family of Mrs Val Melville. 23878 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(2) Acknowledges the life-time service Val performed to improve the lot of the people in the Kempsey community, and in particular, the Kempsey Aboriginal community.
(Notice given 22 September 2010)
1522 THE SPIT CORRIDOR MR MIKE BAIRD to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Minister for Transport's plans to implement a 24 hour bus lane on the Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation on the Spit corridor will not reduce traffic congestion unless significantly more buses are added to the route, and a Bus Rapid Transitway established. (2) Notes that the Minister's plan reduces the incentive for commuters to car pool thereby increasing congestion on an already busy route; will cause more damage to the environment and that he has failed to engage with a broad cross section of the community during the consultation process. (3) Recognises the need for the Government to take a holistic approach to addressing congestion on the Spit corridor, which is the second slowest road in Sydney. (4) Calls on the Minister for Transport to urgently seek expressions of interest for a Bus Rapid Transit system on the Northern Beaches, which experts estimate could halve travel times to the city.
(Notice given 22 September 2010)
1523 JOHN HUNTER SITE CARERS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the John Hunter Site Carers on their outstanding, record breaking $266,000 donation to the John Hunter Hospital during 2009-2010. (2) Notes this will enable the purchase of valuable equipment and patient comforts.
(Notice given 22 September 2010)
1524 MYZONE TICKETS MR ROB STOKES to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Government's MyZone transport ticketing scheme is presenting persistent challenges for commuters and ticket retailers on the Northern Beaches. (2) Notes that MyZone ticket retailers are being forced into unreasonable and unattractive conditions of purchase. (3) Calls on the Government to make it more appealing and accessible for retailers to stock MyZone transport tickets and help bring about greater convenience for public transport commuters.
(Notice given 22 September 2010)
1525 HEADACHE AND MIGRAINE AWARENESS WEEK MR ALAN ASHTON to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the September 2010 is Headache and Migraine Awareness Week. (2) Notes the impact of headaches and migraines on our health system, in the workplace and in schools. 23879 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(3) Congratulates Headache Australia and our dedicated health professionals in New South Wales who are working to raise community awareness and reduce the impact of headaches in our community.
(Notice given 22 September 2010)
1526 NSW FEDERATION OF JUSTICES OF THE PEACE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Northern New South Wales Federation of Justice of the Peace in Newcastle for their long-term community service and advocacy in the Hunter. (2) Acknowledges their continuous fund raising activities benefiting the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, which deserve further acclamation.
(Notice given 22 September 2010)
1527 CHILEAN NATIONAL DAY MR ROBERT COOMBS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that 18 September 2010 marks Chilean National Day, commemorating the date when Chile was proclaimed a republic. (2) Acknowledges the important bond which Australians share with Chile, in particular through the contributions of Australians with particular heritage who have enriched the cultural life of New South Wales. (3) Recognises the important role of Australian trade unions in supporting Chilean independence. (4) Notes that in New South Wales more than 12,000 people were born in Chile and almost 13,000 have Chilean heritage. (5) Acknowledges all Australians who share a connection with Chile and wishes them well for this proud celebration.
(Notice given 22 September 2010)
1528 NATURAL DISASTER RESILIENCE PROGRAM MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government for its commitment to the Natural Disaster Resilience Grants Scheme. (2) Notes that Gosford City Council will receive over $2 million for seven projects aimed at reducing the impact of floods and other emergencies in the Gosford City Council area. (3) Notes that the scheme is part of a $51 million funding commitment over four years by the State and Federal Governments under the Natural Disaster Resilience Program.
(Notice given 22 September 2010)
1529 TENURE OF GOVERNMENT MR BARRY O'FARRELL to move— That this House notes, after yet another Government scandal, the people of New South Wales cannot afford six more months of the Government's weak and vacuous leadership.
(Notice given 22 September 2010) 23880 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
1530 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP ROLES MS LYLEA MCMAHON to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government for promoting equal participation of women in leadership and decision making roles in New South Wales. (2) Notes the Government is working with key stakeholders on a package of initiatives to increase the number of women on New South Wales boards and committees. (3) Notes that women occupy 37% of New South Wales Government board and committee positions, compared to the private sector where only 10% of ASX 200 board members are women.
(Notice given 23 September 2010)
1531 RAAF WILLIAMTOWN AIR SHOW MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that on the weekend of 18 and 19 September 2010, 60,000 spectators and defence contractors attended the RAAF Williamtown Air Show. (2) Notes that the Queensland Government was in attendance actively promoting aerospace investment in Queensland, with particular emphasis on the Amberley Aerospace and Defence Support Centre, a project that has received $30 million in seed funding from the Queensland Government. (3) Notes the New South Wales Government was not represented at the air show. (4) Condemns the Government for yet again failing to support industry in regional New South Wales.
(Notice given 23 September 2010)
1532 NATIONAL WEEK OF DEAF PEOPLE MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the National Week of Deaf People will be held from Saturday 9 October to Friday 15 October 2010, with Sunday 10 October 2010 being the National Day for Deaf People. (2) Notes that the National Week of Deaf People provides an opportunity for the deaf to celebrate their community, language, culture and history while recognising the achievement and skills of people from the deaf community. (3) Notes approximately 10% (over 660,000) of the State's population live with complete or partial hearing loss, many of whom rely on Australian sign language or Auslan to communicate and are often amongst the most vulnerable members of our society. (4) Calls on all Members of Parliament to use the National Week of Deaf People as an opportunity to promote a wider understanding of the uniqueness of the deaf community who need to receive 'signed' information to ensure their full inclusion in society.
(Notice given 23 September 2010)
1533 DEATH OF TIM IOANNOU MRS SHELLEY HANCOCK to move— That this House: (1) Notes the tragic death of Tim Ioannou on the Princes Highway at the Illaroo Road intersection on 13 September 2010. (2) Congratulates fisherman Peter Stanton, farmer John Bryce and small business owner Leeza 23881 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
Doohan for their heroic efforts in the aftermath of the tragic accident. (3) Notes the efforts of Emergency Service personnel including firemen John Dun, Amenatave Kaunicaramaki, Gary Gilbert and Wayne Gerstenberg. (4) Calls on the Government and the Roads and Traffic Authority to immediately make application for black spot funding in order to improve safety measures at the Princes Highway⁄Illaroo Road intersection for traffic and pedestrians.
(Notice given 23 September 2010)
1534 NSW POLICE LEGACY MR TONY STEWART to move— That this House: (1) Notes that NSW Police Legacy celebrated their annual Blue Ribbon Dinner on Friday 17 September 2010. (2) Notes that Police Legacy is a not-for-profit organisation that provides financial, social and emotional help to more than 1,060 widows, widowers and partners of deceased police officers, as well as 250 children. (3) Notes that the Premier announced that the Government would donate $50,000 to Police Legacy, joining a flood of support for the organisation since the tragic death of detective Constable William Crews. (4) Congratulates NSW Police Legacy for their ongoing support, both financial and emotional, for the widows, widowers, partners and children of deceased police officers.
(Notice given 23 September 2010)
1535 MEDOWIE MIDDLE SCHOOL MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that a petition of 1300 signatures was presented to the Minister for Education and Training in July 2010. (2) Notes that the petition called on the Minister to approve the funding for, and immediate commencement of, planning and construction of a middle school in Medowie. (3) Condemns the Minister for misleading the petitioners in the Port Stephens electorate by not presenting the petition in Parliament. (4) Calls on the Minister to produce the petition so that it can be properly presented, and to release the working party report into this vital project.
(Notice given 23 September 2010)
1536 WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that World Suicide Prevention Day was held on Friday 10 September 2010. (2) Notes that World Suicide Prevention Day is an annual event sponsored by the International Association for Suicide Prevention in collaboration with the World Health Organisation. (3) Notes the theme for this year, "Many Places, Many Faces: Suicide Prevention Across the World" provides a broad perspective for suicide prevention. (4) Notes this theme recognises that there are significant differences in the profiles and circumstances of suicidal individuals in different parts of the world. 23882 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(Notice given 23 September 2010)
1537 DEMENTIA SERVICES MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the alarming statistic that the number of people suffering with dementia in New South Wales will increase from 84,000 in 2009, to 341,000 in 2050. (2) Notes the imperative to focus on preparation for this challenge. (3) Congratulates Alzheimers Australia on its work to bring this matter to the attention of the broader community. (4) Welcomes the introduction of "The NSW Dementia Services Framework 2010 to 2015".
(Notice given 23 September 2010)
1538 HOMELESS FAMILY BROKERAGE PROJECT MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government on the development of the $1.5 million Central Coast Homeless Family Brokerage Project. (2) Notes that this project is part of the Government Regional Homelessness Action Plan, which represents the biggest and most comprehensive effort to tackle homelessness at a local level ever undertaken within the region. (3) Congratulates the Government for investing in an integrated service for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness on the Central Coast.
(Notice given 23 September 2010)
1539 RAYMOND TERRACE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING OFFICE MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the lease on the Department of Housing office in Raymond Terrace expires on 5 October 2010. (2) Notes that real estate agents are currently showing prospective tenants through the office. (3) Condemns the Minister for Housing for not intervening to provide certainty of tenure for Department of Housing staff and tenants.
(Notice given 23 September 2010)
1540 RETAIL BONDS UNIT MR ROB STOKES to move— That this House: (1) Notes that compulsory bonds paid into the Retail Bonds Unit receive interest at the rate of 0.01% per month. (2) Notes that this interest rate is completely unreasonable and bears no relationship to market rates, effectively amounting to an interest free loan by tenants into State coffers. (3) Questions why the Government even bothers to pay interest, when it is such a low rate.
(Notice given 23 September 2010) 23883 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
1541 RAYMOND TERRACE DOCS CASEWORKERS MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that in 2007 the Government committed to increase the number of caseworkers at the Raymond Terrace Department of Community Services office by 20%. (2) Notes that after three years the Government has fundamentally failed to deliver on this promise, adding just one caseworker to the office, an increase of 5%. (3) Condemns the Government for failing to adequately support this vital service and through its incompetence and financial mismanagement, putting "at risk" kids in further danger.
(Notice given 23 September 2010)
1542 BATTLE OF BRITAIN ANNIVERSARY MR RICHARD AMERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes 16 September 2010 marked the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. (2) Notes it was the Allied Victory that changed the course of the Second World War. (3) Commends the Australian contribution to the victory of the Battle of Britain.
(Notice given 24 September 2010)
1543 COLLEGE OF NURSING MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the valuable work of the College of Nursing. (2) Congratulates the College on the launch, in History Week 2010, of a booklet celebrating the women who have shaped and led the College of Nursing over the 61 years since its founding. (3) Acknowledges the work of Judith Cornell AM and Emeritus Professor R. Lynette Russell AO, and the archive volunteers.
(Notice given 24 September 2010)
1544 THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW MS TANYA GADIEL to move— That this House: (1) Notes that "The Oprah Winfrey Show" will be filmed in Sydney this December, the first time the show has been filmed outside of North America. (2) Notes that this will showcase Sydney to an audience of around 40 million people in the United States and millions more viewers in 145 countries. (3) Notes that the United States visitor market is worth around $5000 million a year to New South Wales and that New South Wales welcomed more that 318,7000 visitors from the United States last financial year. (4) Congratulates the Government for providing more than $1.5 million in funding to secure this opportunity to show the world the best that Sydney and New South Wales have to offer.
(Notice given 19 October 2010)
1545 LITTLE BEACH BOAT RAMP 23884 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the concern of the Port Stephens community and diving fraternity about sand build up on the reef off Halifax Park, which is threatening marine life, and causing sand to build up on Little Beach boat ramp. (2) Notes Port Stephens Council has applied for Port Stephens⁄Great Lakes Marine Park Authority permission to move migrating sand from the western end of Shoal Bay beach to the eastern end. (3) Calls on the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment to expedite this desperately needed approval. (4) Calls on the Government to hold discussions with Port Stephens Council regarding funding of this work and extending the current study of sand movement in the mouth of the Myall River to find a long term solution.
(Notice given 19 October 2010)
1546 SUPERINTENDENT KEITH KING MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges the inspirational career of Superintendent Keith King, who retired from the New South Wales Fire Brigade in October 2010. (2) Recognises his service as Zone Commander for the Central Coast Region. (3) Notes in particular his community work and fund-raising for burns victims on the Central Coast, and his Firepod initiative. (4) Congratulates Superintendent King on 36 years of dedicated service to the people of New South Wales.
(Notice given 19 October 2010)
1547 STORM DAMAGE ON THE SOUTH WEST SLOPES MR DARYL MAGUIRE to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Riverina and South West Slopes suffered severe storms, resulting in devastation. (2) Notes that property in Tumut, Wagga Wagga and Lockhart has been damaged. (3) Notes up to 300 houses in the Wagga Wagga electorate have incurred water damage, bridges have been lost, and roads have collapsed. (4) Notes that likely costs for all shires is in the tens of millions. (5) Calls on all insurance companies to deal with policy holders quickly and sympathetically. (6) Commends and thanks the Emergency Services, volunteers, Council officers and staff for their outstanding service to our community during this natural disaster.
(Notice given 19 October 2010)
1548 NSW WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD MS TANYA GADIEL to move— That this House notes: (1) That applications for the New South Wales Woman of the Year Award opened on 19 October 2010. (2) The Award acknowledges the outstanding contributions of women in New South Wales and the dedication they have for their communities. 23885 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(3) The Award is part of the annual International Women's Day celebrations.
(Notice given 19 October 2010)
1549 MEDOWIE HIGH SCHOOL MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Government has once again confirmed, through an answer to a written question, that it has no intention of building a high school in Medowie because it does not see a need, despite claims by Labor's candidate for Port Stephens that this is not the case. (2) Condemns the Government for its lack of forward thinking or planning for the future education needs of the Central Port Stephens community.
(Notice given 19 October 2010)
1550 WYONG ELECTORATE HEALTH SERVICES MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the State Coalition for opposing the new Urgent Care Centre proposed for Wyong Hospital. (2) Notes that the Federal Coalition, during the recent Federal election also opposed the GP Super Clinic proposed for Warnervale. (3) Notes that both these initiatives by the State and Federal Governments are designed to take pressure off the busy Wyong Emergency Department. (4) Calls on the State Opposition to explain why they oppose improving health services for the people of the Wyong electorate.
(Notice given 19 October 2010)
1551 RELAY FOR LIFE MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the tremendous success, despite gale force winds, of the Hornsby Kuring-gai Relay for Life held on 16 and 17 October 2010, at Rofe Park, Hornsby . (2) Congratulates Adam Streichler, Chair of the Committee, and his team as well as sponsors, volunteers and participants on a great contribution to cancer research and treatment. (3) Acknowledges more than $95,000 has been raised by this Cancer Council event.
(Notice given 19 October 2010)
1552 CENTRAL COAST MARINERS MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges that the Central Coast Mariners are the Central Coast's only national sporting team. (2) Notes that each regular home game generates approximately 400 local jobs and economic benefit to the Central Coast. (3) Congratulates the Government for its continued financial support of the Central Coast Mariners. 23886 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(Notice given 19 October 2010)
1553 INCREASED ELECTRICITY PRICES MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes Port Stephens residents are now receiving their quarterly electricity bills, which include the Government's recent electricity price increase, with one pensioner's bill jumping from $249 to more than $400. (2) Notes some pensioners have advised they genuinely cannot afford to pay these increased bills and will have to cut back on food expenditure. (3) Notes this price increase is a direct result of the Government's incompetence and failure to invest in electricity infrastructure, despite reaping more than $14 billion in electricity fees.
(Notice given 19 October 2010)
1554 CENTRAL COAST SEVENS TOURNAMENT MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the organisers of a very successful Central Coast Sevens Tournament held at Wyong on 9 October 2010. (2) Notes that the tournament attracted teams from interstate and internationally. (3) Congratulates the Bombers from North Queensland on taking out the final.
(Notice given 19 October 2010)
1555 HUNTER HOMELESS CONNECT DAY MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that around two thousand Hunter people are homeless. (2) Supports the Member of the Hunter Homelessness Interagency Network who will be spending Sunday night sleeping on cardboard at Broadmeadow Police Community Youth Club. (3) Acknowledges Nicola Hirschhorn and the Network for their efforts in raising funds and awareness for those is need in the Wallsend area.
(Notice given 20 October 2010)
1556 MYALL RIVER SAND BUILD UP MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the build-up of sand at the eastern entrance of the Myall River is currently so great, any vessel larger than a small tinny is currently unable to navigate this entrance. (2) Calls on the Government to immediately erect signs to warn boat skippers of the danger of shallow water.
(Notice given 20 October 2010)
1557 BIRTH OF THE BAB MR GEOFF CORRIGAN to move— That this House: 23887 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(1) Notes that Wednesday 20 October 2010 is one of eleven Holy Days in the Baha'i calendar and marks the Birth of the Bab, the Forerunner of the Baha'u'llah. (2) Acknowledges that the Baha'i faith has enriched the culturally and religiously diverse life of New South Wales. (3) Recognises that there are over 17,000 Baha'is in Australia and there are some 4,310 adherents of the Baha'i Faith in New South Wales. (4) Wishes all Australian Baha'is a wonderful day of celebration.
(Notice given 20 October 2010)
1558 CURRAWONG BEACH MR ROB STOKES to move— That this House: (1) Notes that heritage listed Currawong Beach on Pittwater's western foreshores is again under threat from unsustainable and inappropriate subdivision and redevelopment. (2) Notes that the Pittwater community and the Friends of Currawong remain strongly opposed to the residential subdivision of this environmentally fragile and historically significant site. (3) Notes the important opportunity that now exists for the Government to intervene to ensure the long-term future of Currawong is preserved. (4) Calls on the Government to purchase Currawong as a State Park on behalf of the people of New South Wales to ensure everyone is able to enjoy its beauty, not just a privileged few.
(Notice given 20 October 2010)
1559 WOLLONGONG COMMUTER CAR PARK MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government and Minister for Transport on the recent opening of the Wollongong commuter car park two months ahead of schedule. (2) Welcomes the $11 million investment in improving transport infrastructure for the Wollongong and Illawarra communities. (3) Notes that the new facility provides 356 free car spaces, including 12 widely-spaced disabled access car spots, 23 motorcycles spaces in addition to storage for 24 bicycles and a dedicated 'kiss and ride' zone.
(Notice given 20 October 2010)
1560 LOWER HUNTER REGIONAL STRATEGY MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Government's Lower Hunter Regional Strategy recommended establishing 4600 new homes a year to cope with growing populations in the Hunter. (2) Notes the recently released State of the Land Report 2010 which has revealed that only 1590 new residential lots are being delivered, a shortfall of 3000 homes a year. (3) Notes the Government has so far rezoned only 80 new lots in the Port Stephens Local Government Area in the past six years. (4) Condemns this incompetent, Sydney-centric Government for strangling growth in the Hunter.
(Notice given 20 October 2010) 23888 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
1561 FORMER EMPIRE HOTEL SITE PURCHASE MR ROBERT COOMBS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government on the purchase of the former Empire Hotel site in Hunter Street, Newcastle. (2) Notes the building on the former Empire Hotel site is derelict and symbolic of the need to renew Newcastle's CBD. (3) Recognises the ongoing efforts of the Government to implement the recommendations of the Hunter Development Corporation Newcastle City Centre Renewal Report. (4) Condemns the Leader of the Opposition for failing to support the catalyst projects in the Hunter Development Corporation Newcastle City Centre Renewal Report.
(Notice given 20 October 2010)
1562 WALLSEND SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Wallsend South Public School boys football team on being selected as the regional representative in the NSW Primary School Sports Association boys' football knockout semi-finals. (2) Congratulates the boys for tying third place in the knockout.
(Notice given 20 October 2010)
1563 THE DISABILITY TRUST—WOLLONGONG MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government and Minister for Disability Services on funding given to The Disability Trust in Wollongong to support people with a disability attending an annual weekend camp providing families and carers with 2,500 hours of respite assistance. (2) Acknowledges the grant will reduce the cost of the camp for participants and their families and ensure that attendance at the camp is not based on the ability to pay, but on a willingness to participate. (3) Notes the Government's ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable members of the community, in particular young people with a disability.
(Notice given 20 October 2010)
1564 HUNTER REGION INFRASTRUCTURE MR ROBERT COOMBS to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the Leader of the Opposition for his failure to nominate a single infrastructure priority for the Hunter region. (2) Rejects the Opposition's proposal to finance the proposed Hunter Infrastructure Fund through a levy charged to all Hunter Water customers. (3) Notes with concern the Leader of the Opposition's statement that the Hunter region will do much of the "heavy lifting" for the New South Wales economy should he become Premier. (4) Condemns the Opposition for its lack of vision or interest in Newcastle and the Hunter region. 23889 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(Notice given 20 October 2010)
1565 NEWCASTLE TATTOOISTS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the young tattooists in Newcastle for their fabulous artwork being showcased at the state-of-the-art Wallsend Library. (2) Notes the work on display is in the form of tattoo designs, photos of the designs, drawings, airbrushed pieces and sculptures. (3) Encourages the Loft Youth Arts and Cultural Centre to continue to participate in the vibrant youth culture of the western suburbs of Newcastle.
(Notice given 20 October 2010)
1566 PORT KEMBLA TUG FLEET MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government and Minister for Ports and Waterways on the announcement that a contract has been awarded to start work on a new permanent location for the tug fleet at Port Kembla. (2) Notes that the construction of the facility will include a new breakwater of approximately 250 metres in length, reclamation of approximately 3000 square metres, and dredging of approximately 28000 cubic metres of sandy clay which will be relocated to form part of the fill material for the second stage of the outer harbour development. (3) Acknowledges that the port plays a vital role in the region's economy, with $13 billion in trade passing through the port last year alone, supporting over 2,000 jobs and that the ongoing development and investment in infrastructure will benefit the wider Illawarra.
(Notice given 20 October 2010)
1567 MACQUARIE COLLEGE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the local Macquarie College students, Jackie Lanzafame, Isobella Fraser, Zachary Sie, Ellen Karabetsis, Georgia Reay, Kimberlee Smith, Sabrina Toohey, Kirily Claut, Lana Sciara- D'Andrea and Lauren Sciara-D'Andrea for their awards in the Industrial Relations Know the Deal video competition. (2) Notes the students won second prize, third prize and achieved a highly commended in the regional high schools category.
(Notice given 20 October 2010)
1568 NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AGREEMENT MR BARRY O'FARRELL to move— That this House notes: (1) That the Premier has failed to cite any official advice supporting her decision to repudiate a national agreement on Occupational Health and Safety. (2) That the Prime Minister and other Labor Premiers all agreed to national reforms that are in the best interest of employees, business and the States. (3) That Independent peak groups including the AIG and the BCA have condemned the Premier's 23890 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
decision to ditch the deal with other governments; and (4) Condemns the Premier for again putting the Australian Labor Party's political interests ahead of the interests of the public and the State's economy.
(Notice given 20 October 2010)
1569 FRESHWATER RETAIL-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT MR MIKE BAIRD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the concern of the Manly electorate community about a proposed $53 million retail- residential development in Freshwater that has received around 1000 objections from local residents. (2) Notes that the amended plans for this development include an increase in the number of residential apartments from 85 to 91, and residents fear the bulk of this development would jeopardise Freshwater village. (3) Notes that the increased traffic that this development would generate, including up to 100 cars an hour on one narrow suburban street, would not be sustainable. (4) Calls on the Minister for Planning to suspend any development approvals until the community's calls for a Freshwater Village Plan have been met.
(Notice given 21 October 2010)
1570 PORT STEPHENS COUNCIL MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Newcastle Herald of 20 October 2010 reported on confidential staff issues at Port Stephens Council, raising serious concerns about further leaks of confidential information by a councillor. (2) Calls on the Minister for Local Government to launch an immediate investigation into these frequent and ongoing breaches of confidentiality at Port Stephens Council. (3) Calls on the Independent Commission Against Corruption to investigate the leaks, some of which may have led to serious financial consequences for the ratepayers of Port Stephens.
(Notice given 21 October 2010)
1571 BEAR COTTAGE MR MIKE BAIRD to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Government has let down the families throughout New South Wales who rely on Bear Cottage in Manly, which is the State's only children's hospice, by failing to provide ongoing funds for its operation. (2) Notes the previous Minister for Health verbally advised, when she visited Bear Cottage in 2008, that the Government would look to provide ongoing funds for this vitale service. (3) Notes the community's sincere disappointment that the Minister for Health has refused an invitation to visit Bear Cottage to see for herself the incredible service it provides to terminally ill children and their families; (4) Calls on the Minister for Health to explain to the House why the Government has turned its back on Bear Cottage.
(Notice given 21 October 2010) 23891 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
1572 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Higher School Certificate (HSC) examinations began on Thursday 14 October 2010. (2) Notes that the HSC is a world class credential which provides students with a qualification that is recognised internationally, and which is offered by some schools in Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Malaysia in preference to local qualifications. (3) Wishes all students participating in the HSC this year all the very best in their future.
(Notice given 22 October 2010)
1573 AUTISM SUPPORT CLASSES MR BRAD HAZZARD to move— That this House condemns the Government for its failure to ensure Northern Beaches schools have appropriate levels of autism support classes.
(Notice given 22 October 2010)
1574 MENTAL HEALTH MONTH MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that October is Mental Health Month and the 2010 theme is "Good Friends Help Us Bounce Back". (2) Notes that as part of October's Mental Health Month new survey results have been released which reveal that people with mental illness are often socially isolated with few close friendships and that they use social media to meet new people. (3) Notes the report stresses the importance of reaching out to friends who may be having difficulties and that face-to-face contact with friends is essential.
(Notice given 22 October 2010)
1575 MONA VALE HOSPITAL MATERNITY SERVICES MR BRAD HAZZARD to move— That this House calls on the Government to honour its promise to return full maternity services to Mona Vale Hospital.
(Notice given 22 October 2010)
1576 TUMUT HOSPITAL RENAL DIALYSIS MR DARYL MAGUIRE to move— That this House calls on the Government to provide a renal dialysis service in Tumut Hospital.
(Notice given 22 October 2010)
1577 NORTHERN BEACHES PUBLIC TRANSPORT MR BRAD HAZZARD to move— That this House: (1) Notes that thousands of Northern Beaches residents were delayed in getting to work on 21 23892 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
October 2010 by a fallen tree on Warringah Road, Forestville. (2) Calls on the Government to support major improvements to public transport on the Northern Beaches.
(Notice given 22 October 2010)
1578 INSURANCE COUNCIL MR DARYL MAGUIRE to move— That this House calls on the Insurance Council to intervene and support citizens affected by storms and floods in the recent natural disaster event, where their insurance claims have been denied.
(Notice given 22 October 2010)
1579 DISADVANTAGED YOUTH SPORTING FACILITIES MR BRAD HAZZARD to move— That this House calls on the Government to improve funding opportunities and support for local government to facilitate sporting facilities for disadvantaged youth on the Northern Beaches and elsewhere across New South Wales.
(Notice given 22 October 2010)
1580 SOUTHERNLAND DISTRICT TRADE UNION CLUB MR BARRY COLLIER to move— That this House: (1) Notes the celebrations held at Gymea on 20 October 2010 to mark the Golden Anniversary of the establishment of the "Tradies". (2) Congratulates the Sutherland District Trade Union Club on 50 years of dedicated service to the Shire community.
(Notice given 26 October 2010)
1581 BELLINGEN HOSPITAL BUS MR ANDREW STONER to move— That this House: (1) Notes there is limited public transport in and around Bellingen on the Mid North Coast and many elderly people, as well as those on low incomes and with disabilities, have relied on the Bellingen Hospital bus for transport to and from medical appointments. (2) Notes the Bellingen Hospital bus is also used by health service staff to attend vital training and support sessions. (3) Notes the Bellingen Hospital bus is an important community asset that was purchased largely from community donations. (4) Condemns the decision by the North Coast Area Health Service to relocate the Bellingen Hospital bus to Kyogle. (5) Calls on the Government to reverse this decision and return the bus to Bellingen.
(Notice given 26 October 2010)
1582 RAYMOND TERRACE CASEWORKERS MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: 23893 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(1) Notes the Minister for Community Services misled Parliament last week by claiming the number of caseworkers in Raymond Terrace had increased from 6 to 22 since 2007. (2) Notes figures provided earlier by the Minister indicate that Raymond Terrace had 22 caseworkers in 2006 and 23 in 2010. (3) Condemns the Minister for Community Services for misleading Parliament and failing to honour a 2007 election commitment to increase the number of caseworkers by 200 percent. (4) Calls on the Minister for Community Services to apologise to the Raymond Terrace community for putting spin ahead of the welfare of our kids.
(Notice given 26 October 2010)
1583 MONA VALE HOSPITAL MATERNITY WARD MR ROB STOKES to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Government is pushing ahead with the dangerous and unwanted downgrading of Mona Vale Hospital's maternity ward despite the strong opposition of the local community. (2) Notes that the Government has ignored the wishes and concerns of the local community, local doctors, local midwives and local obstetricians. (3) Condemns the Government for denying women in Pittwater the right to have a doctor present when giving birth in their local hospital. (4) Calls on the Government to ensure full maternity services are returned to Mona Vale Hospital as a matter of urgency.
(Notice given 26 October 2010)
1584 MEGAN DUNN MRS DAWN FARDELL to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Dubbo's Megan Dunn for winning two gold medals at the Delhi Commonwealth Games. (2) Notes that Megan is a NSWIS cyclist and in making her Commonwealth Games debut is the most successful junior cyclist in the history of sport. (3) Further notes Megan has six junior world championship titles and made the transition to the senior ranks by winning gold in the women's 25km points race and 10km scratch race, a key feature of the Australian team at the 2012 London Olympic Games. (4) Congratulates Megan as an exceptional sportswoman and a credit to her parents, Neil and Joy Dunn.
(Notice given 26 October 2010)
1585 TOMAREE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre on its 21st birthday. (2) Commends the Centre for more than two decades of invaluable support to the Tomaree community.
(Notice given 27 October 2010)
1586 ALCOHOL-RELATED VIOLENCE—MANLY 23894 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
MR MIKE BAIRD to move— That this House: (1) Notes alcohol-related violence in Manly is on the rise, with Manly Police reporting double the average number of assaults on the Corso to date in October 2010. (2) Notes one recent incident involved a gang of teenage girls attacking a Manly father in daylight. (3) Notes this rise in violence has occurred despite the Government's token measures with its Manly Community Safety Partnership in 2009 that fizzled out and was then replaced with the "Manly Precinct Liquor Accord", despite a local Accord already being in place. (4) Notes the Manly community's disappointment that the Government refused its request to have the liquor licence freeze extended to Manly. (5) Calls on the Minister for Police to respond to the call by the Member for Manly and implement tangible changes, such as earlier closing times, instead of the Government's token measures.
(Notice given 27 October 2010)
1587 TUMUT RENAL DIALYSIS SERVICES MR DARYL MAGUIRE to move— That this House: (1) Calls on the Government to provide renal dialysis services in Tumut. (2) Notes that promises have been made by the NSW Health and the Government for two years and nothing has eventuated. (3) Notes that up to eight people have been identified as suffering renal failure. (4) Notes residents of Tumut and district are forced to travel hundreds of kilometres per week because of the Greater Southern Area Health Service's failure to deliver.
(Notice given 27 October 2010)
1588 BALGOWLAH DEVELOPMENT MR MIKE BAIRD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the serious concerns in the Balgowlah community about development in the Condamine Street and Rosebery Street region, which the community fears is being rushed through before due process is undertaken. (2) Notes the community's lack of confidence in the traffic assessments which the Joint Regional Planning Panel will use to make its determination on the Woolworths development on 28 October 2010. (3) Calls on the Minister for Planning to urgently intervene to suspend any decision on approval until after the Master Plan for the area is completed.
(Notice given 27 October 2010)
1589 TOMAREE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Minister for Health indicated in an answer to a written question at the beginning of the 2009/10 financial year that the budgetary allocation for Tomaree Community Hospital was $4,053,856. (2) Notes that when asked about the budgetary allocation for Tomaree Community Hospital at the beginning of the 2010/11 financial year, the Minister replied "a final reconciliation of the breakdown is not available until the end of the financial year". 23895 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(3) Condemns the Minister for Health and the Government for refusing to release the Tomaree Community Hospital's budget in a bid to hide its inherent incompetence and neglect of health services in Port Stephens.
(Notice given 27 October 2010)
1590 ADELONG POOL MR DARYL MAGUIRE to move— That this House: (1) Notes that tens of millions of dollars of damage has been caused during recent storm events to public and private property in the electorate of Wagga Wagga. (2) Notes that the Adelong Pool has been totally destroyed. (3) Calls on the Government to match funds already raised by the Adelong community and Tumut Council to relocate and build a new pool.
(Notice given 27 October 2010)
1591 NORTH-WEST RAIL LINK MS GLADYS BEREJIKLIAN to move— That this House: (1) Supports the construction of the North-West Rail Link. (2) Calls for construction to commence in the next term of Government so that the commuters of north-west Sydney have a real public alternative.
(Notice given 27 October 2010)
1592 ST JOHN AMBULANCE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Recognises the continued first-aid support from the St John Ambulance service. (2) Notes that since the 1920's this non profit organisation has been active in the community. (3) Notes they are the first port of call for sporting events and other activities where they help to save lives. (4) Congratulates St John Ambulance service and commends them on their continuous commitment to our community.
(Notice given 28 October 2010)
1593 NEWCASTLE JETS LA GALAXY MATCH MR MATTHEW MORRIS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government on the support it has provided to the Newcastle Jets to host well known footballers David Beckham and Landon Donovan and their LA Galaxy team mates for a one-off friendly match on 27 November 2010. (2) Notes that the match is expected to attract 23,000 people and is estimated to contribute more than $1 million to the Hunter region's economy. (3) Notes that hosting events such as the exclusive match between the Newcastle Jets and LA Galaxy puts New South Wales in a strong position during the bid for the World Cup in 2022. 23896 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(Notice given 28 October 2010)
1594 WALLSEND SCOUT GROUP MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the 1st Wallsend Scout Group's Natasha Barlin and Kevin Bull, for receiving their inaugural Grey Wolf Award. (2) Congratulates Club leader, Lisa Bull, and all the wonderful volunteers who help to make the Scouts such a great success.
(Notice given 28 October 2010)
1595 WARNERS BAY NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION MR MATTHEW MORRIS to move— That this House: (1) Notes the allocation of $10,000 by the Government to save the New Years Eve celebrations at Warners Bay Foreshore. (2) Notes that local business Pinnacle has matched the Government funding, joining many other local businesses that have also come forward to assist with this event. (3) Notes that the Warners Bay New Years Eve celebration is of a regional signifance and is attended by around 30,000 members of the Hunter community. (4) Notes the independent led council at Lake Macquarie has failed to properly support this major event. (5) Congratulates the Warners Bay Business Chamber for its continued efforts in co-ordinating this event.
(Notice given 28 October 2010)
1596 "YES FOR YOUNGSTARS" MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that "Yes for Youngstars", a Stockland Glendale project, is supporting local junior sporting teams and community groups by offering $5000 worth of funding. (2) Notes the funding keeps the community groups and organisations running there by assisting young people achive their dreams. (3) Congratulates Stockland Glendale for this initiative.
(Notice given 28 October 2010)
1597 RIVERINA OXYGEN BANK MR DARYL MAGUIRE to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Riverina Oxygen Bank has raised funds to purchase 20 oxygen concentrators. (2) Notes the organisation provides oxygen concentrators to oxygen dependent patients. (3) Congratulates members of the Riverina Oxygen Bank on their great work.
(Notice given 29 October 2010)
1598 ABORIGINAL LANGUAGES REGIONAL WORKSHOPS 23897 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
MR JOHN AQUILINA to move— That this House recognises the work of the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG), supported by Aboriginal Affairs NSW, in holding a series of Aboriginal Languages Regional Workshops in Gunnedah, Broken Hill, Moruya and Condobolin so as to bring together Aboriginal people undertaking the very important work of revitalising Aboriginal languages in New South Wales.
(Notice given 9 November 2010)
1599 RAYMOND TERRACE SCHOOL BUS TRAFFIC INCIDENT MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes there has been another traffic incident involving the school bus that transports school children from Medowie to high schools in Raymond Terrace and that this is the third such incident in 2010. (2) Notes this incident further proves the need for a high school in Medowie. (3) Calls on the Minister to make public the working party report into the expansion of high schools in west Port Stephens so the New South Wales Coalition can begin planning for the future.
(Notice given 9 November 2010)
1600 DEEPAVALI CELEBRATIONS DR ANDREW MCDONALD to move— That this House: (1) Notes that NSW Parliament House will be illuminated from Saturday 6 November to Sunday 21 November 2010 to celebrate Deepavali. (2) Notes that the New South Wales Parliament is the first Parliament outside of the subcontinent to celebrate this important festival. (3) Notes that the lighting of Parliament House during the Festival of Light acknowledges the valuable contribution made by the Indian community to Australian cultural life.
(Notice given 9 November 2010)
1601 RURAL FIRE SERVICE TRIPLE 0 CALLS MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes in the case of a fire, all triple 0 calls are directed to the NSW Fire Brigade, which has discretion to call out the appropriate Rural Fire Service brigade. (2) Notes in many rural and regional areas, the Rural Fire Service response times are much faster than those of the NSW Fire Brigade. (3) Congratulates the dedication and professionalism of both Fire Brigade and Rural Fire Service members. (4) Calls on the Government to put the safety of the community first by having appropriate triple 0 calls directed straight to the Rural Fire Service.
(Notice given 9 November 2010)
1602 MIRACLE BABIES MONTH DR ANDREW MCDONALD to move— That this House: 23898 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(1) Notes that November is Miracle Babies Month. (2) Notes that every year in Australia around 42,000 babies require the help of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN). (3) Commends the work of the Miracle Babies Foundation, which strives to raise community awareness and knowledge of this prevalent national issue and the ongoing challenges faced by these babies and their families. (4) Acknowledges the physical and emotional challenges that are faced by the families of those babies who require intensive care and support.
(Notice given 9 November 2010)
1603 NSW TIDY TOWNS AWARDS MR DARYL MAGUIRE to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Lockhart hosted the NSW Tidy Towns Awards on the weekend of 6 and 7 November 2010. (2) Notes that Governor Marie Bashir was a special guest for the event. (3) Congratulates everyone involved for their hard work including President Max Day, Fran Day and Myra Jenkins. (4) Congratulates Tidy Towns volunteers for their hard work across the State.
(Notice given 9 November 2010)
1604 WORLD DIABETES DAY DR ANDREW MCDONALD to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Sunday, 14 November 2010 is World Diabetes Day and the theme of this year's event is "Diabetes Care for Everyone". (2) Notes that diabetes prevalence increases with age and socioeconomic disadvantage and is more prevalent among Aboriginal and Islander peoples, and people born in the Mediterranean region. (3) Notes that the key messages of the World Diabetes Day campaign, developed for different target groups are: (a) know the signs and symptoms of diabetes. (b) early diagnosis saves lives. (c) diabetes prevention and treatment is simple and cost-effective. (d) your child could be affected. Know the warning signs. See your doctor to measure the risk. (e) enjoy an active life and prevent complications. (4) Congratulates the World Diabetes Day campaign organisers and our dedicated health professionals in New South Wales, who are working to raise community awareness and reduce the impact of diabetes, and improve the quality of life for people suffering chronic diabetes related health conditions.
(Notice given 9 November 2010)
1605 TOMAREE HEAD FORTIFICATIONS MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the former World War II military fort in Port Stephens, the Tomaree Head Fortifications, have been placed on the State Heritage Register. 23899 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(2) Notes the fort, which includes 18 fortifications, was integral to protecting the RAAF Base at Williamtown, the US base at Little Beach and Newcastle during the Second World War. (3) Commends the Port Stephens community for fighting to have this important part of our history added to the State's register.
(Notice given 9 November 2010)
1606 PATHWAY FUNDING MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Newcastle City Council on receipt of Federal Government funding for a pathway from the Sandgate railway station to the Wetlands Centre. (2) Notes that surveys conducted from the Wallsend electorate office to all Shortland⁄Sandgate residents revealed that 45% of respondents use Sandgate station weekly, and 39% who do not use it now, would do so if a pathway were in place.
(Notice given 10 November 2010)
1607 MEDICH DONATION MR ANDREW STONER to move— That this House calls on the Government to forward to the New South Wales Electoral Commission the $260,000 in donations it received from the developer and accused murderer Ron Medich, pending the outcome of his trial.
(Notice given 10 November 2010)
1608 THE NEWCASTLE W LEAGUE JETS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Newcastle Jets W League hosts defeated Adelaide 2-0 at Hindmarsh Stadium at the season opener. (2) Congratulates the talented women in the team, and acknowledges Sasha McDonnell's two goals, ensuring the team kicked off on a winning note.
(Notice given 11 November 2010)
1609 NEWPORT DEVELOPMENT MR ROB STOKES to move— That this House: (1) Notes the strong opposition of Pittwater residents to a proposed SEPP Affordable Rental Housing development in Beaconsfield Street, Newport. (2) Notes the Government's continuing attempts to impose prohibited development on the Pittwater community under the deceptive guise of affordable housing. (3) Condemns the New South Wales Government for ignoring the infrastructure needs of the Pittwater community over the past 16 years whilst pursuing increased high-density housing. (4) Calls on the Government to acknowledge the concerns of Pittwater residents, respect established planning laws and ensure development is consistent with the applicable land-use zoning and is not arbitrarily imposed on the Pittwater community without consultation in the planning process.
(Notice given 11 November 2010) 23900 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
1610 NETBALL TEAM MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Newcastle Netball Association for encouraging people with disabilities to join the Association. (2) Notes that people with disabilities [PWDs] have teams at Cardiff, Wallsend South and Maryland. (3) Commends the clubs for adopting these teams and enriching their lives by playing netball.
(Notice given 11 November 2010)
1611 LIBRARY FUNDING MR DARYL MAGUIRE to move— That this House: (1) Notes that libraries are valuable assets for communities. (2) Notes there has been a serious and ongoing proportional reduction in Government funding for public libraries. (3) Notes that New South Wales has the lowest Government per capita contribution to public libraries of all states and territories in Australia. (4) Calls on the Government to resource libraries with adequate funding.
(Notice given 12 November 2010)
1612 FAIR TRADING WEEK MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that 15 to 19 November 2010 is Fair Trading Week. (2) Notes that this week-long campaign is aimed at raising awareness of fair trading issues within the community. (3) Notes that this year's theme is "Making a Difference". (4) Congratulates the Government for its ongoing commitment to the protection of consumers.
(Notice given 12 November 2010)
1613 CBD METRO MR MIKE BAIRD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the problems being faced by small businesses operating on property purchased for the Government's doomed CBD Metro. (2) Notes the value of these businesses, such as those in the Chifley Arcade, has been significantly devalued and that this continues to be the case while the protected corridor is still in place. (3) Notes the Government has failed to adequately compensate these small businesses for all revenue lost, due to its botched plans to build a CBD Metro. (4) Calls on the Minister to immediately provide fair compensation to these businesses for loss of earnings.
(Notice given 12 November 2010)
1614 NOVOCASTRIAN QUILTERS 23901 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Novocastrian Quilters for their donation of $3,8000 to Periwinkles, for dementia sufferers and their carers. (2) Notes the money was raised through their 2010 Quilt Exhibition raffle. (3) Notes Novocastrian Quilters have worked for more than a decade with John Hunter Hospital Kids Club donating hundreds of quilts for children receiving cancer treatment.
(Notice given 12 November 2010)
1615 BROOKLYN AND BEROWRA POLICE STATIONS MRS JUDY HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the ongoing concern in relation to the loss of Brooklyn and Berowra Police stations, which were both sold in the past year. (2) Urges the Government to review the decision to sell these police stations, and increase police staffing levels at the Kuring-Gai Local Area Command. (3) Congratulates all police in New South Wales for their hard work and expertise.
(Notice given 12 November 2010)
1616 PLACE OF PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT PROCESS MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that one year has passed since the Government abolished the restrictive Place of Public Entertainment Process (POPE). (2) Notes the abolition of the POPE process, together with licensing changes made through the Liquor Act 2007, has resulted in a steady increase in opportunities for live music in local communities across New South Wales. (3) Notes that almost 50 new live music venues have opened in New South Wales over the past year and in addition cafes, restaurants and other venues have re-introduced live music to their normal operations.
(Notice given 12 November 2010)
1617 COMMUNITY CENTRES FUNDING MR MIKE BAIRD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the difficulties community centres throughout the State are facing, knowing their funding runs out in June 2011 and that they now need to compete within a broader region for funds which are only one-off. (2) Notes the incredible service these centres provide to the community with workers sorely underpaid, often working on their days off, and fighting for every dollar they need to operate. (3) Calls on the Minister for Community Services to explain the rationale for the change to the Community Builders program and to listen to these centres, who feel they have been conned by the Government.
(Notice given 12 November 2010)
1618 PROFESSOR JOHN FORBES 23902 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House congratulates Newcastle University's Professor John Forbes, a local leader in breast cancer researcher, on receiving a national award for his tireless efforts in treating breast cancer, and for his outstanding contribution to cancer care.
(Notice given 12 November 2010)
1619 WHITE RIBBON DAY MR GERARD MARTIN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Thursday 25 November 2010 is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, known as White Ribbon Day, and is the start of 16 days of activism to stop violence against women. (2) Notes that internationally up to three-quarters of women and girls experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. (3) Commends communities around the State which are organising White Ribbon Day activities to highlight the ongoing injustice of violence against women. (4) Acknowledges the important role men play in wearing white ribbons on this day and being positive role models for other men and boys.
(Notice given 23 November 2010)
1620 ROAD INTERSECTION UPGRADE MR DARYL MAGUIRE to move— That this House calls on the Government to take action to improve safety at the intersection of the Snowy Mountains Highway and Batlow Road and to fund the improvements immediately.
(Notice given 23 November 2010)
1621 WIRREANDA/MEDOWIE/TANILBA BAY HIGH SCHOOL MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Bobs Farm P&C Association unanimously passed a motion recently. "That Bobs Farm P&C Association supports Wirreanda, Medowie and Tanilba Bay school communities in their efforts to have a government high school established in their own community". (2) Notes the Minister for Education's ongoing refusal to acknowledge the need for a high school in this growing area. (3) Commends the Bobs Farm P&C Association for its support for this project. (4) Calls on the Government to reveal the working party report into the project to enable the Coalition to move this project forward.
(Notice given 23 November 2010)
1622 HERITAGE VISTA TO THE BLUE MOUNTAINS MR MICHAEL RICHARDSON to move— That this House: (1) Notes that on 9 June 2009 the Member for Castle Hill presented a petition calling on the Government to protect the heritage vista to the Blue Mountains from Old Northern Road at Rogans Hill above the site of the Castle Hill uprising. (2) Notes that it was from a vantage point close to that site that Governor Arthur Phillip first saw the 23903 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
Blue Mountains. (3) Notes that the then Minister, and subsequent Minister for Planning, have ignored the petition despite it containing more than 1100 names. (4) Calls on the Minister for Planning to respond to the petition forthwith.
(Notice given 23 November 2010)
1623 TOMAREE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the GP clinic on the grounds of Tomaree Community Hospital has opened. (2) Notes the Hospital is still lacking in vital services such as x-ray and dialysis. (3) Condemns the Government for investing in GP services, which were already available in the town, and turning its back on other services needed at the hospital. (4) Condemns the Government for its neglect of health services right across the Hunter and New South Wales.
(Notice given 23 November 2010)
1624 TRADE TRAINING CENTRES MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Commends the Government for building outstanding Trade Training facilities in local schools to enable young people to gain Certificate II and III qualifications whilst still at school. (2) Notes the Federal Liberal Party opposed Trade Training Centres being built in local schools and were going to stop them. (3) Calls on the Opposition to explain why they want to close down Trade Training Centres in our local high schools.
(Notice given 24 November 2010)
1625 WASTE MATERIAL REMOVAL MR ANTHONY ROBERTS to move— That this House calls on the Government to immediately act to remove all dangerous waste material from Nelson Parade, Hunters Hill.
(Notice given 24 November 2010)
1626 WATER INFRASTRUCTURE MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges that water and water infrastructure are important community assets. (2) Notes that the Coalition has failed to commit to not privatising water assets such as Sydney Water. (3) Calls on the Opposition to make clear its plans for the ownership of water infrastructure across New South Wales before the March 2011 election.
(Notice given 24 November 2010)
1627 PORT STEPHENS YOUTH CRIME 23904 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that as many as 30 students ran rampage through Salamander Bay during following an unofficial end of year school party in November 2010. (2) Notes that two residents were attacked by some of the youths when they tried to stop them damaging private property. (3) Calls on the Government to do more to address youth crime and anti-social behaviour in the Port Stephens electorate, including providing greater resources for our hard working local police.
(Notice given 24 November 2010)
1628 THANK A PARAMEDIC DAY MR DAVID HARRIS to move— That this House: (1) Notes 19 November 2010 was "Thank a Paramedic Day". (2) Acknowledges the important work paramedics do on a daily basis in delivering emergency services to our community. (3) Congratulates all private citizens and paramedics who received awards on the day.
(Notice given 24 November 2010)
1629 ROYAL ENGAGEMENT MR ANTHONY ROBERTS to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates his Royal Highness Prince William and Kate Middleton on their announced engagement. (2) Wishes them a long and happy life together. (3) Joins with Press Gallery members Heidi Tiltins, Gemma Jones, Louise Hall, Matt Wordsworth, Josh Murphy, Dom Cuschieri, Barclay Crawford and Angela Kamper in inviting the couple to visit Sydney and rural and regional New South Wales on their honeymoon.
(Notice given 24 November 2010)
1630 WAGGA WAGGA BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE MR DARYL MAGUIRE to move— That this House: (1) Notes Wagga Wagga Business Enterprise Centre celebrates 20 years of service to the community. (2) Congratulates the initiators of the service including the Wagga Chamber of Commerce, board members and Chief Executive Officer Julie Briggs for their foresight. (3) Commends current and past staff for their dedication to the community through the work of the Business Enterprise Centre. 23905 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(Notice given 24 November 2010)
1631 KURRI KURRI HYDRO ALUMINIUM SMELTER MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House supports the call by the Members for Cessnock and Wallsend for 2,500 employees and contractors of the Kurri Kurri's Hydro Aluminium Smelter's to be given employment certainty by signing the power contract with Delta Electricity.
(Notice given 24 November 2010)
1632 CHINESE DISABLED PEOPLE'S ART TROUPE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the contribution of the Chinese community to the many facets of Hunter life has been a strong feature of the past and will grow stronger in our future. (2) Congratulates organisers and hosts of the national tour of the world-renowned China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe. (3) Notes the Troupe show us how ability can transcend expectations of physical disability to create a spellbinding performance.
(Notice given 25 November 2010)
1633 BUS SERVICES IN PITTWATER MR ROB STOKES to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Government has proposed major changes to Pittwater's bus services without any consultation with the Pittwater community. (2) Notes that no infrastructure is in place to support these changes, which will limit options and inconvenience many commuters. (3) Condemns the Government for its autocratic decision making. (4) Calls on the Government to acknowledge the concerns of Pittwater's commuters and investigate practical options aimed at improving CBD access to all public bus services to the northern beaches.
(Notice given 25 November 2010)
1634 ILLAWARRA ADVANTAGE FUND MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Unanderra industrial coating specialist, ProKote, on the launch of its new automated blasting and painting line. (2) Acknowledges that the Government has been a strong supporter of ProKote over the past four years providing assistance through the Illawarra Advantage Fund to off-set the costs of establishing its facility in Unanderra in 2007. (3) Notes that this support to ProKote owners Brendon and Cheryl Cohen, delivered through New South Wales Industry and Investment, has helped the company expand and create 24 new jobs.
(Notice given 25 November 2010)
1635 STRONGER TOGETHER PLAN 23906 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
MR ANDREW CONSTANCE to move— That this House: (1) Notes the failure of the Government to commit funds for the Stronger Together Plan 2011-2016 in the 2010-10 State Budget. (2) Calls on the Premier to announce the funding immediately and not to leave people with disabilities and their families or carers with enormous uncertainty and an insecure future.
(Notice given 25 November 2010)
1636 SKIN CANCER AWARENESS WEEK MS MARIE ANDREWS to move— That this House: (1) Notes that this week is Skin Cancer Awareness Week. (2) Notes that Australia has the highest rate of melanoma in the world. (3) Notes that one third of all cancer cases in people aged 15 to 30 in New South Wales are melanoma. (4) Notes that melanoma is the fourth most common cancer in New South Wales and the number one cancer amongst men aged 25 to 54 and women aged 15 to 29.
(Notice given 25 November 2010)
1637 KU-RING-GAI LOCAL PLANNING MR BARRY O'FARRELL to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the Government's repeated interference in local planning matters in Ku-ring-gai. (2) Congratulates the Liberals and The Nationals on their policy to return planning powers to local communities and to remove Part 3A.
(Notice given 25 November 2010)
1638 FROGSOLUTIONS—ILLAWARRA BUSINESS OF THE YEAR MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates FrogSolutions Pty ltd on being named new business of the year at the Integral Energy Illawarra Business Awards. (2) Acknowledges Peter Martino and his team at FrogSolutions Pty Ltd for their dedication to providing a full suite of eco friendly solutions including wind, solar and water solutions to homes, businesses and schools. (3) Notes that their innovative solutions which incorporate products and services to ensure minimal environmental impact, whilst delivering on all design and trade needs, have ensured their win at this most prestigious award evening.
(Notice given 25 November 2010)
1639 KU-RING-GAI TEACHERS MR BARRY O'FARRELL to move— That this House congratulates teachers in schools around the Ku-ring-gai electorate for the quality education they provide to local students. 23907 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(Notice given 25 November 2010)
1640 WARATAH TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS TEACHERS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that two Waratah Technology Campus teachers have been recognised for their excellence in teaching. (2) Congratulates Mrs Yvette McShane, the recipient of a NSW Quality Teaching Award and Ms Deb Clerke, who was nominated for a National Excellence in Teaching Award. (3) Recognises that these teachers help shape the future of the Wallsend electorate community by embedding high-quality education.
(Notice given 25 November 2010)
1641 WOLLONGONG HAWKS MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Wollongong Hawks player Glen Saville on playing his 500th first grade basketball game. (2) Congratulates captain Matt Campbell and the team on their outstanding efforts this season. (3) Acknowledges the hard work of coach Gordie Macleoud and staff in training and maintaining this outstanding team. (4) Calls on the whole of the Illawarra community to get behind the Wollongong Hawks in their bid to take out this year's National Basketball League.
(Notice given 25 November 2010)
1642 CALLAGHAN EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Callaghan Educational Pathways in providing a successful new approach to learning. (2) Acknowledges that the program is building leadership skills, social skills and confidence in academic work for two-and-a-half thousand students from Callaghan College and surrounding local primary skills. (3) Notes that the programe is providing students with a broader horizon for post-school endeavours, and it is an exceptional program within the Wallsend electorate.
(Notice given 25 November 2010)
1643 ILLAWARRA DISABILITY TRUST MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Illawarra Disability Trust on its successful charity race day held at Kembla Grange Race Course. (2) Acknowledges the hard work and dedication of Margaret Bowen and her staff in delivering professional care and services as well as advocacy for people with disabilities and their families. 23908 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(3) Notes the Government's $5000 funding contribution which enabled the Trust to take 53 children, young people and adults to a camp on the South Coast delivering much needed financial and respite assistance to families in our community. (4) Recognises the support given to the Trust by people such as Illawarra ABC's Peter Rielly, WAVE FM, the Illawarra Mercury, Dwyers Mazda, Bears Automotive, Toll, Expresso Coffee, Graphic Connection, Colour Print Solutions, Con Management, IMB and Office Max.
(Notice given 25 November 2010)
1644 HUNTER REGION OPEN HEART ASSOCIATION MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Hunter Region Open Heart Association for their purchase of a high back sitting chair to be used by recovering open heart patients in Ward F3 at John Hunter Hospital. (2) Congratulates the John Hunter Hospital and Royal Newcastle Auxiliaries NSW for purchasing eight new cardiac chairs for use in Ward F3, following a request by the Hunter Region Open Heart Association.
(Notice given 25 November 2010)
1645 BISHOP TYRELL ANGLICAN COLLEGE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House congratulates the Bishop Tyrell Anglican College on its successful bid for funding from the Government to involve students in indigenous planting to enhance environmental awareness and appreciation for the benefit of the school and wider community and encourage a broader understanding of environmental management in the electorate of Wallsend.
(Notice given 26 November 2010)
1646 TILLEGRA DAM PROJECT MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Government has dumped the Tillegra Dam project after wasting one hundred million dollars of taxpayer money on the ill-conceived project. (2) Notes that this money could have funded a high school in Medowie, an upgrade of Tomaree Community Hospital and a new bridge at Tourle Street. (3) Condemns the Government for this unacceptable waste of the taxpayer dollars.
(Notice given 30 November 2010)
1647 FRESHWATER VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT MR MIKE BAIRD to move— That this House: (1) Notes that on 28 November 2010 many hundreds of residents rallied in Freshwater to strongly object to a residential-retail development that threatens to dominate Freshwater village. (2) Notes all elected councillors oppose the development, as it does not comply with the Local Environmental Plan, and are fearful it will be approved on Monday 29 November 2010 by the Warringah Development Assessment Panel. (3) Notes that this prospect stuns the local community. 23909 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
(4) Calls on the Minister for Planning to intervene as a matter of urgency, to halt the Joint Regional Planning Panel's assessment of the development application until after the master plan is complete.
(Notice given 30 November 2010)
1648 BOBS FARM PARENTS AND CITIZENS ASSOCIATION MR CRAIG BAUMANN to move— That this House: (1) Notes the recent unanimous resolution of the Bobs Farm Parents and Citizens Association objecting to the preferential or priority placement of out-of-zone students over in-zone students, including students from Bobs Farm, within classes at Tomaree High School; (2) Notes that the Association's objection applies whether the placements are in specialist classes or any other classes; (3) Calls on the Minister to acknowledge the concerns of the Bobs Farm Parents and Citizens Association and respond immediately.
(Notice given 30 November 2010) 23910 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
ORDERS OF THE DAY (Committee Reports)—
1 Report of the Committee on the Independent Commission Against Corruption entitled: “Review of the 2008-2009 Annual Report of the Independent Commission Against Corruption”, Report No. 12/54, dated November 2010 (tabled 25 November 2010; adjourned 26 November 2010).
2 Report of the Public Bodies Review Committee entitled: “Report on the second review of annual reports”, Report No. 4/54, dated November 2010 (tabled 25 November 2010; postponed 26 November 2010).
3 Report of the Public Bodies Review Committee entitled: “Report on the management of the Premier’s Annual Reports Awards”, Report No. 5/54, dated November 2010 (tabled 25 November 2010; postponed 26 November 2010).
4 Report of the Standing Committee on Natural Resource Management (Climate Change) entitled “Sustainably managing water under climate change”, Report No. 7/54, dated November 2010 (tabled 25 November 2010; postponed 26 November 2010).
5 Report of the Legislation Review Committee entitled “Legislation Review Digest No. 17 of 2010”, dated 30 November 2010 (tabled 30 November 2010).
PETITIONS REQUIRING MINISTERIAL RESPONSE (standing order 125)—
Date Lodged Member Petition Title Minister Responsible Date Due 2010 2010 21 October Mr Hazzard Mona Vale Hospital The Hon C Tebbutt 26 November maternity unit 27 October Mr Maguire Wagga Wagga Base Hospital The Hon C Tebbutt 30 November 27 October Mr Stokes Mona Vale Hospital The Hon C Tebbutt 30 November maternity unit 27 October Mrs Hancock Burrill Lake The Hon F Sartor 30 November 28 October Mr Maguire Wagga Wagga Base Hospital The Hon C Tebbutt 1 December 28 October Mr Stokes Mona Vale Hospital The Hon C Tebbutt 1 December maternity unit 29 October Mr Maguire Wagga Wagga Base Hospital The Hon C Tebbutt 2 December 29 October Mr Hazzard Mining Operations Southern The Hon F Sartor 2 December Coalfield 9 November Mr Maguire Wagga Wagga Base Hospital The Hon C Tebbutt 14 December 9 November Mr Aplin Riverina Institute of TAFE The Hon V Firth 14 December welding courses 10 November Mr Maguire Wagga Wagga Base Hospital The Hon C Tebbutt 15 December 10 November Ms Moore Sale of animals in pet shops The Hon S Whan 15 December 11 November Mr Maguire Wagga Wagga Base Hospital The Hon C Tebbutt 16 December 11 November Mr Pearce Coogee redevelopment site The Hon A Kelly 16 December 11 November Mrs Hancock Burrill Lake The Hon F Sartor 16 December 12 November Mr Maguire Wagga Wagga Base Hospital The Hon C Tebbutt 17 December 23 November Mr Maguire Wagga Wagga Base Hospital The Hon C Tebbutt 28 December 23 November Ms Moore Sale of animals in pet shops The Hon S Whan 28 December 25 November Mrs Hancock Burrill Lake The Hon F Sartor 30 December 25 November Mr Hartcher Empire Bay Substation The Hon P Lynch 30 December 26 November Mr Maguire Wagga Wagga Base Hospital The Hon C Tebbutt 31 December 26 November Mr O'Farrell Wahroonga Railway Station The Hon J Robertson 31 December Note: For further information follow the link: http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/la/latabdoc.nsf/V3ListPetitionsLE500?open
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REQUIRING GOVERNMENT RESPONSE (standing order 303A)— 23911 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
Date Tabled Committee Report Title Date Due 2010 2010 1 June Joint Standing Committee “2008 Local Government Elections”, Report 1 December on Electoral Matters No. 3/54, dated June 2010 2 June Committee on the Health “Operation of the Health Care Complaints Act 2 December Care Complaints 1993: Final Report”, Report No. 7/54, dated Commission June 2010 9 June Public Accounts “Fifth Report on the Examination of the 9 December Committee Auditor-General’s Performance Audits: Signal Failures on the Metropolitan Rail Network, Recycling and Reuse of Waste by the NSW Public Sector, Improving Literacy and Numeracy in NSW Public Schools”, Report No. 10/54, dated June 2010 9 June Standing Committee on “Report No.5/54 The Development of Arts and 9 December Public Works Cultural Infrastructure Outside the Sydney CBD” dated June 2010 24 June Public Accounts “Sixth Report on the Examination of the 24 Committee Auditor-General’s Performance Audits: December Delivering Health Care out of Hospitals, Managing Injured Police, Efficiency of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions”, Report No. 11/54, dated June 2010 Date Tabled Committee Report Title Date Due 2010 2011 2 September Standing Committee on "Are you connected? Telecommunications 2 March Broadband in Rural and availability in rural and regional communities”, Regional Communities Report No. 4/54, dated September 2010 21 September Public Accounts "Issues Arising from the Premature Release of 21 March Committee Draft Auditor-General's Reports”, Report No. 12/54, dated September 2010 21 September Committee on the “Proposed amendments to the Independent 21 March Independent Commission Commission Against Corruption Act 1988”, Against Corruption Report No. 10/54, dated September 2010 8 October Public Accounts “Report on Quality and Timeliness of Financial 8 April Committee Reporting”, Report No. 14/54, dated October 2010 11 November Committee on the “Report on an inquiry into improper 11 May Ombudsman and the associations in the NSW Police Force”, Report Police Integrity No. 13/54, dated November 2010 Commission 24 November Standing Committee on Report on Graffiti and Public Infrastructure”, 24 May Public Works Report No. 6/54, dated November 2010" 25 November Committee on the Office “Report on the Eleventh General Meeting with 25 May of the Ombudsman the Inspector of the Police Integrity Commission”, Report No. 14/54, dated November 2010
23912 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 1 December 2010
Date Tabled Committee Report Title Date Due 2010 2011 25 November Standing Committee on “Transforming life outside cities: The potential 25 May Broadband in Rural and of broadband services for rural and regional Regional Communities communities”, Report No. 5/54, dated November 2010 25 November Standing Committee on “Sustainably managing water under climate 25 May Natural Resource change”, Report No. 7/54, dated November Management (Climate 2010 Change) Note: For further information follow the link: http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/committee.nsf/V3ListReports
RUSSELL D. GROVE PSM Clerk of the Legislative Assembly ______Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales