8023

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2011-12-13

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH PARLIAMENT

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BUSINESS PAPER

No. 142

WEDNESDAY 8 MAY 2013

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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

NOTICES OF MOTIONS—

1 Mr GEORGE SOURIS to move—

That a bill be introduced for Act to amend the Gaming Machines Act 2001 to allow certain clubs to keep up to 5 multi-terminal gaming machine player terminals.

(Gaming Machines Amendment (Multi-terminal Gaming Machines in Clubs) Bill).

(Notice given 7 May 2013)

2 MR MIKE BAIRD to move—

That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the NSW Self Insurance Corporation Act 2004 to enable the Corporation to provide certain principal arranged construction insurance and manage the liabilities of certain State officials.

(NSW Self Insurance Corporation Amendment Bill).

(Notice given 7 May 2013)

3 MR MIKE BAIRD to move—

That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the State Owned Corporations Act 1989 and other legislation relating to State owned corporations to remove any requirement for a staff director. 8024 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 8 May 2013

(State Owned Corporations Legislation Amendment (Staff Directors) Bill).

(Notice given 7 May 2013)

4 MS KATRINA HODGKINSON to move—

That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Marine Parks Act 1997 with respect to zoning plans and sanctuary zones in marine parks.

(Marine Parks Amendment (Moratorium) Bill).

(Notice given 7 May 2013)

ORDERS OF THE DAY—

1 Service NSW (One-stop Access to Government Services) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Barry O’Farrell, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 26 March 2013— Mr Chris Holstein).

2 Local Government Amendment (Early Intervention) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Donald Page, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 26 February 2013— Ms Carmel Tebbutt).

3 Baptist Churches of New South Wales Property Trust Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greg Smith, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 27 March 2013—Mr ).

4 Bail Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greg Smith, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 1 May 2013—Mr Paul Lynch).

5 Independent Commission Against Corruption and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Barry O’Farrell, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 14 March 2013—Mr ).

†6 Law Enforcement and National Security (Assumed Identities) Amendment Bill; awaiting second reading speech. (Mr Greg Smith).

†7 Road Transport Amendment (Obstruction and Hazard Safety) Bill; awaiting second reading speech. (Ms ).

8 Victims Rights and Support Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greg Smith, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 7 May 2013— Mr Paul Lynch)

9 Education Amendment (School Providers for Overseas Students) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Adrian Piccoli, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 7 May 2013—Ms Carmel Tebbutt).

10 Budget Estimates and related papers 2012-2013; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr , "That this House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers 2012-13". (Moved 14 June 2012—Mrs Leslie Williams).

11 Committee on the Ombudsman, the Police Integrity Commission and the Crime Commission— Reference; consideration of the Legislative Council's message dated 29 May 2012.

† Bill forwarded from the Legislative Council 8025 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 8 May 2013

BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE—PETITIONS

ORDERS OF THE DAY

1 Petition—from certain citizens opposing the proposed downgrading of Mona Vale District Hospital (Mr ). (Discussion date 9 May 2013).

2 Petition—from certain citizens opposing the exploration for and extraction of coal seam gas and other unconventional gas in the Northern Rivers region (Mr Jamie Parker). (Discussion date 23 May 2013).

GENERAL BUSINESS

NOTICES OF MOTIONS (for Bills)—

1 MR JAMIE PARKER to move—

That a bill be introduced for an Act to establish a beverage container deposit scheme to ensure the recovery, reuse and recycling of empty beverage containers.

(Waste Avoidance (Beverage Containers) Bill (No. 2)).

(Notice given 15 November 2012)

2 MR JAMIE PARKER to move—

That a bill be introduced for an Act to create the office of Small Business and Farming Commissioner and to provide for the functions of that office; and for other purposes.

(Small Business and Farming Commissioner Bill).

(Notice given 20 November 2012)

ORDERS OF THE DAY (for Bills)—

1 Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Demolition Orders) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Ms , "That this bill be now read a second time". (Notice given 9 May 2012, introduced 24 May 2012—Mr Mike Baird).

2 Game and Feral Animal Control Amendment (Pink-eared Ducks) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr , "That this bill be now read a second time". (Notice given 20 March 2013, introduced 21 March 2013—Mr Daryl Maguire).

ORDERS OF THE DAY (General Orders)—

1 Mid North Coast University Campus Location; resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Mr —

"That this House:

(1) Condemns the federal member for Lyne on his failure to campaign for a university campus to be located in Taree.

(2) Condemns the federal member for Lyne who has chosen to support Port Macquarie for a university campus. 8026 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 8 May 2013

(3) Notes that there are many reasons to support Taree as the preferred location for a university campus, including: Taree's close proximity to Sydney and Newcastle; close location to the Pacific Highway; regular train services to Taree; and, that Taree's airport has regular services on commercial airlines.

(4) Notes that Taree has cheaper housing available for university students and staff as well as a wonderful natural environment to offer a quality lifestyle.

(5) Condemns the federal member for Lyne for ignoring the merits of Taree and the Manning Valley". (Notice given 13 November 2012, moved 2 May 2013—Mr Kevin Anderson speaking, 2 minutes remaining).

8027 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 8 May 2013

NOTICES OF MOTIONS (General Notices)

2436 HEALTH SYSTEM CUTS MS to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Government plans to cut $3 billion from the health system. (2) Notes with concern that the Minister for Health has stated that nurses will not be exempt from these cuts. (3) Calls on the Minister for Health to rule out any cuts to health services in the Bankstown area. (4) Condemns the Government for removing much needed funds from the health system.

(Notice given 13 November 2012)

2437 CHRONIC DISEASE DENTAL SCHEME MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the Federal Government on its plans to stop the Chronic Disease Dental Scheme from the end of November 2012. (2) Notes that this scheme pays for just over $4,000 worth of dental treatment for people whose teeth have become so bad it is affecting their general health. (3) Notes that whilst the Chronic Disease Dental Scheme closes at the end of November 2012, the replacement scheme will not be operating until July 2014. (4) Notes that there is a concerted effort by academics, the dental association and groups such as the Australian Diabetes Council to prevent many poorer people who need dental treatment from falling between the two schemes. (5) Condemns the federal member for Lyne for voting with Federal Government to close the Chronic Disease Dental Scheme. (6) Condemns the federal member for Lyne for failing in his responsibilities to his poorest constituents who will bear the heaviest impacts of the closure of the Chronic Disease Dental Scheme. (7) Condemns the federal member for Lyne for his failure to take note of the particular impact on the indigenous communities with the closure of the scheme and the 19 month gap until the replacement scheme.

(Notice given 13 November 2012)

2438 WALLSEND POLICE STATION MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that despite the concerns of locals regarding crime the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and the Minister for the Hunter has stated there are no plans for a new police station in Wallsend. (2) Notes that to date approximately 2,000 constituents have signed a petition seeking funding for a police station in Wallsend. (3) Calls on the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Minister for the Hunter to reconsider his decision due to the risk to the safety of the community.

(Notice given 13 November 2012)

2439 MANNING RIVER AND WALLIS LAKE DREDGING 8028 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 8 May 2013

MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD to move— That this House: (1) Notes that dredging of and from the Farquar Inlet at the mouth of the Manning River near Old Bar has provided a much needed boost to local residents, businesses and to bird watchers who can now see birds nesting in safety on the newly created sand islands. (2) Notes that the dredging of sand from the estuary areas of Wallis Lake near Forster-Tuncurry is removing sand from around the valuable oyster leases in the area and providing a safer boating environment for recreational boating and fishing. (3) Commends the Government on undertaking this vital work to revitalise these areas and for fulfilling its election commitments to the dredging. (4) Condemns the former Government for not taking any action to assist people and businesses affected by the influx of sand that had built up for more than a decade before the dredging work commenced.

(Notice given 13 November 2012)

2440 SMOKING IN OUTDOOR DINING AREAS MS TANIA MIHAILUK to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Government does not have plans to increase the number of Authorised Public Health Inspectors in New South Wales. (2) Notes that all inspections by Authorised Public Health Inspectors of alleged breaches of the Tobacco Legislation Act 2012 will only be on a complaints based monitoring system. (3) Notes that the Government's legislation will not prohibit smoking in outdoor dining areas until 2015. (4) Condemns the Government for failing to take action to reduce the harmful impact of smoking in outdoor dining area, playgrounds and sporting fields.

(Notice given 13 November 2012)

2441 NEW PLANNING LAWS MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD to move— That this House: (1) Commends the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure for developing a streamlined planning code that will assist new housing with development approvals in just 10 days. (2) Commends the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure for recognising the need to cut through red-tape and fast-track simple development applications to get new housing built as quickly as possible. (3) Commends the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure for recognising the need to protect neighbours within 50 metres of a proposed development with time to discuss the proposals to achieve better neighbourly relations. (4) Recognises that the proposed new codes will also cover development of commercial and industrial premises. (5) Condemns the former Government for its 16 years of inaction as adequate levels of new housing approval numbers fell. (6) Encourages all residents with an interest in faster approval of development applications to make a submission on the proposed codes to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure.

(Notice given 13 November 2012) 8029 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 8 May 2013

2442 GLENDALE TAFE COURSES MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges that Glendale TAFE provides a variety of skills courses, including fabrication and welding, fitting and machining, panel beating and heavy vehicle mechanics. (2) Notes that the fabrication and welding course will not be offered due to the Government's proposed cuts to education. (3) Notes that there is a waiting list for the welding and fabrication courses at Glendale. (4) Notes that TAFE runs outreach programs for people with disabilities, indigenous people and year 10,11 and 12 students. (5) Urges the Minister for Education to reconsider and keep these vital skill courses with full funding.

(Notice given 13 November 2012)

2443 CHILDREN'S COURT ASSISTANCE SCHEME MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Calls on the Government and the Attorney General to ensure the continuation of funding for the Children's Court Assistance Scheme (CCAS). (2) Notes the CCAS is entirely funded by the Public Purpose Fund administered by Legal Aid NSW and assists approximately 13,000 vulnerable young people each year in the Children's Court. (3) Calls on the Government to provide appropriate funding and staff for the CCAS in its valuable work in the Illawarra community as well as across New South Wales.

(Notice given 14 November 2012)

2444 MARGARET JURD COLLEGE SUPPORT SERVICES MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges the vital work done by Margaret Jurd College in providing education and welfare support to marginalised students. (2) Notes that two caseworkers are a very necessary part of that support work. (3) Notes that funding from the Department of Family and Community Services is under threat. (4) Urges the Minister for Family and Community Services to maintain this funding.

(Notice given 14 November 2012)

2445 PENSIONER RELATED ISSUES MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Supports the calls of the Leader of the Opposition for the Government to address the problems facing pensioners in NSW, including issues such as the cost of living, the uncertainty of the future of the Pensioner Rebate Scheme and funding cuts to the hospital system. (2) Notes that budget cuts to health services will result in fewer beds, longer waiting times and compromised patient care to the detriment of pensioners in Wollongong and across New South Wales. 8030 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 8 May 2013

(3) Calls on the Government and the Minister for Finance and Services to outline their plans for the Pensioner Rebate Scheme which currently provides eligible pensioners with an annual rebate of $250 per property on ordinary rates and domestic waste management services and an $87.50 annual rebate each for water supply and sewerage special rates or charges.

(Notice given 14 November 2012)

2446 WALLSEND AGED CARE FACILITY MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that $3 billion is proposed to be cut from the Health Budget. (2) Notes that Hunter clinicians have expressed concerns about the future of the Wallsend Aged Care Facility, including privatisation. (3) Calls on the Minister for Health to guarantee to the Hunter community that the facility will not be privatised.

(Notice given 14 November 2012)

2447 COAL SEAM GAS INQUIRY MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the Government for rejecting and ignoring more than half of the recommendations made by the Legislative Council Standing Committee inquiry into coal seam gas. (2) Notes that such inaction is a broken election promise to protect our waterways, environment and prime agricultural land from coal seam gas. (3) Notes that some of the recommendations the Government will not implement are to ring-fence high value land as promised, maintain the moratorium on fracking, or ban the use of evaporation ponds. (4) Notes the Opposition made a dissenting report to the inquiry calling for no further exploration or production licences to be issued in New South Wales until a tight regulatory framework can be established based on independent scientific research.

(Notice given 14 November 2012)

2448 HUNTER ARMED ROBBERIES PROTECTION MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes Hexham Bowling Club hosted a free seminar offering advice to Hunter clubs and small businesses on how they can best protect themselves from armed robbery. (2) Notes with concern that 17 per cent of all robberies committed in New South Wales this year have been in the Hunter. (3) Congratulates Hexham Bowling Club, and General Manager, Jon Chin, for this initiative and urges the Minister for Police and the Hunter to increase police resources in the region to address the clear concern of Hunter businesses.

(Notice given 14 November 2012)

2449 EDUCATION SPENDING PRIORITIES MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: 8031 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 8 May 2013

(1) Condemns the Government and the Minister for Education for wasting in excess of $100,000 to change the name of the Department of Education and Training to the Department of Education and Communities. (2) Notes that simultaneously the Government was cutting $1.7 billion from schools and TAFE colleges and sacking 361 teachers and support staff. (3) Acknowledges that the Government has its priorities wrong in relation to education. (4) Demands the Minister for Education stop wasting money that could be used on vital resources such as laptops and text books for schools and TAFE's across Wollongong and the Illawarra.

(Notice given 14 November 2012)

2450 JOINT GROUP TRAINING SCHEME MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Government's $1.7 billion education cuts include a cessation of funding for the Joint Group Training Scheme, which provides funding for 44 Group Training Organisations across New South Wales. (2) Recognises the importance of apprenticeships and traineeships to the development of a stronger and more diversified skilled workforce. (3) Acknowledges that Group Training Organisations employ 8,000 apprentices and trainees, with more than 2,500 of whom are based in the Hunter, and is jointly funded by the Federal and State Governments. (4) Urges the Minister for Education to uphold the Government's obligation and continue funding the Joint Group Training Scheme.

(Notice given 14 November 2012)

2451 MINISTER FOR ILLAWARRA MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the appearance of the Minister for the Illawarra before a recent Budget Estimate Hearing demonstrating a very poor grasp of Illawarra related issues. (2) Notes the admission made by the Minister that he did not know the cost of a train fare from Wollongong to Town Hall in Sydney. (3) Notes the Minister's dismissive response to the building of the easy lift access at Unanderra Railway Station by saying "I do not build lifts myself".

(Notice given 14 November 2012)

2452 SCHOOL EDUCATION REGIONS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the 10 public school education regions, that accounts for 67 per cent of school students, will be reduced to five regions under additional reforms of the Minister for Education. (2) Notes Catholic schools have 11 diocesan school areas with supporting local education offices and networks, that accounts for 18 per cent of school students. (3) Calls on the Minister for Education to explain what the impacts of this detrimental decision will be on Hunter schools. (4) Urges the Minister for Education to ensure teachers, staff and students will not be left without adequate support. 8032 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 8 May 2013

(Notice given 14 November 2012)

2453 DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES JOBS MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the Government for its decision to cut 300 jobs from the Department of Primary Industries, impacting adversely on vital services in regional New South Wales. (2) Notes that this decision will break a core election promise not to cut jobs in the Department of Primary Industries. (3) Acknowledges that the 300 jobs are to be cut because of budgeting constraints even after the announcement of the $1 billion accounting error in the State's finances indicating a $680 million surplus.

(Notice given 14 November 2012)

2454 ADAMSTOWN RAILWAY CROSSING GATES MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the acknowledgement made by the Minister for Roads and Ports that the waiting time at Adamstown railway crossing gates is an issue in urgent need of a solution. (2) Recognises that there has been no indication from the Minister's office regarding how long motorists will have to wait for a solution. (3) Notes that the Draft New South Wales Long-Term Transport Master Plan includes the Fassifern to Hexham rail link, as well as the replacement of the crossing with a grade separation or flying junction, all of which would reduce waiting times and relieve traffic congestion. (4) Urges the Minister for Roads and Ports to consider and enact, as a matter of urgency, solutions to the issue such as those identified by the Draft New South Wales Long-Term Transport Master Plan.

(Notice given 15 November 2012)

2455 RURAL YOUTH CATTLE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM MR DARYL MAGUIRE to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Rural Youth Cattle Enhancement Program is a Tumut High School community partnership to address youth population drift and to increase rural work opportunities. (2) Congratulates Tumut High School on being named 2012 NAB Schools first "National Impact" award winner receiving $200,000.

(Notice given 15 November 2012)

2456 MEDICAL INTERNSHIPS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 15 November 2012)

2457 POLE DEPOT COMMUNITY CENTRE—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 15 November 2012)

2459 CHILD MIGRANTS FROM GREAT BRITAIN—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 15 November 2012)

2460 ST GEORGE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 15 November 2012) 8033 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 8 May 2013

2461 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENGAGEMENT—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 15 November 2012)

2462 HURSTVILLE FOOD SERVICES MEALS ON WHEELS—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 15 November 2012)

2463 FEDERAL MEMBER FOR LYNE AND INCREASED COSTS—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 20 November 2012)

2464 SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE DIGITAL ECONOMY—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 20 November 2012)

2465 HAMAS ATTACKS ON ISRAEL—MS (Notice given 20 November 2012)

2466 MANNING AND GREAT LAKES DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CONTRACT—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 20 November 2012)

2467 ST GEORGE REGION HEALTHCARE—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 20 November 2012)

2468 RAILCORP REDUNDANCIES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 21 November 2012)

2469 GOVERNMENT PRESCHOOL HOURS—MS CARMEL TEBBUTT (Notice given 21 November 2012)

2470 WALLSEND BAPTIST CHURCH CHRISTMAS CAROLS FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 21 November 2012)

2471 WAITING TIMES FOR GRAVELY ILL PATIENTS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 November 2012)

2472 MORTDALE COMMUNITY SERVICES—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 22 November 2012)

2473 COMMONWEALTH ROYAL COMMISSION INTO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 22 November 2012)

2474 LUGARNO VIEW CLUB EXECUTIVE—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 22 November 2012)

2475 CHILD DROWINGS AND SWIMMING LESSONS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 November 2012)

2476 MONA VALE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY—MR ROB STOKES (Notice given 22 November 2012)

2477 CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE INQUIRY—MS CHERIE BURTON (Notice given 22 November 2012)

2478 HEALTH CARE BED DEFINITION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 November 2012)

2479 ELECTRICITY GENERATOR SALE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 22 November 2012)

2480 NEWCASTLE BUS REVIEW—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 February 2013) 8034 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 8 May 2013

2481 AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN LOBBY—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 19 February 2013)

2482 HUNTER ARMED ROBBERIES 2012—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 February 2013)

2483 COMPULSORY THIRD PARTY GREENSLIP COSTS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 20 February 2013)

2484 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 20 February 2013)

2485 AUSTRALIAN SOUTH SEA ISLANDERS—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 20 February 2013)

2486 DISABILITY SECTOR NURSES' PAY—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 20 February 2013)

2487 GLEN SAVILLE—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 20 February 2013)

2488 HUNTER RAIL SERVICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 20 February 2013)

2489 FIRST HOMEBUYERS GRANT—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 20 February 2013)

2490 SCHOOL SPORTS UNIT—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 20 February 2013)

2491 PROFESSIONAL OCEAN LIFEGUARD TEAM CHALLENGE WINNERS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 20 February 2013)

2492 GRAVELY ILL PATIENT WAITING TIMES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 20 February 2013)

2493 WEA ILLAWARRA CENTENARY—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 20 February 2013)

2494 BUS REPLACEMENT OF TRAINS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 20 February 2013)

2495 SPEED CAMERA NUMBERS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 21 February 2013)

2496 SHELL COVE RAILWAY STATION—MR (Notice given 21 February 2013)

2497 HIV PREVENTION—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 21 February 2013)

2498 PUBLIC TRANSPORT TRAVEL CONCESSIONS—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 21 February 2013)

2499 UNANDERRA RAILWAY STATION EASY ACCESS LIFTS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 21 February 2013)

2500 HEADSPACE WOLLONGONG—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 21 February 2013)

2501 MINMI AND FLETCHER HOUSING PROJECT PLANNING ASSESSMENT—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 21 February 2013) 8035 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 8 May 2013

2502 KIAMA DOWNS SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 21 February 2013)

2503 INNER CITY SOCIAL HOUSING—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 21 February 2013)

2504 RIDING FOR THE DISABLED KIAMA DOWNS—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 21 February 2013)

2505 RECREATIONAL HUNTING IN NATIONAL PARKS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 21 February 2013)

2506 KIAMA HARBOUR NORTHERN WHARF—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 21 February 2013)

2507 NEWCASTLE CBD RENEWAL—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 21 February 2013)

2508 EDUCATION CUTS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 21 February 2013)

2509 KIAMA NATURAL DISASTER RESPONSE—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 26 February 2013)

2510 BLACKTOWN HOSPITAL UNATTENDED BIRTH—DR ANDREW MCDONALD (Notice given 26 February 2013)

2511 KIAMA DOWNS CRISIS ACCOMMODATION—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 26 February 2013)

2512 ALCOHOL RELATED VIOLENCE COUNTERMEASURES—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 26 February 2013)

2513 UNDERSTAFFED POLICE STATIONS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 26 February 2013)

2514 ILLAWARRA EMERGENCY HELICOPTER SERVICE—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 26 February 2013)

2515 PRESCHOOL FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 26 February 2013)

2516 GREENSLIP PREMIUMS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 26 February 2013)

2517 HEALTH CARE BEDS DEFINITION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 26 February 2013)

2518 WOLLONGONG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR MARTY HAYNES—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 27 February 2013)

2519 HEALTH WORKER NUMBERS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 February 2013)

2520 ST GEORGE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 27 February 2013)

2521 GIULIA BONACINA CONDOLENCE—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 27 February 2013) 8036 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 8 May 2013

2522 NEWCASTLE CBD ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC TRANSPORT—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 February 2013)

2523 MAR NARSAI ASSYRIAN COLLEGE ACCELERATED MATHEMATICS CLASS—MR ANDREW ROHAN (Notice given 27 February 2013)

2524 NAKEEMA WATER SAVING DEVICE—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 27 February 2013)

2525 M5 WIDENING—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 27 February 2013)

2526 ROADS AND MARITIME SERVICES MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 February 2013)

2527 RAIL CARRIAGE VANDALISM—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 28 February 2013)

2528 SYDNEY MARDI GRAS 2013—MR JAMIE PARKER (Notice given 28 February 2013)

2529 MEDICAL GRADUATE INTERNSHIPS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 28 February 2013)

2530 REDFEB HEART HEALTH INITIATIVES—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 28 February 2013)

2531 CARDIFF NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL FLASHING LIGHTS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 12 March 2013)

2532 COMMUNITY BUILDERS FIXED TERM PROGRAM—MRS ROZA SAGE (Notice given 12 March 2013)

2533 PRINCE OF WALES HOSPITAL BED CLOSURES—DR ANDREW MCDONALD (Notice given 12 March 2013)

2534 CLEANLINESS AND EFFICIENCY OF TRAINS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 12 March 2013)

2535 HUNTER MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2536 COOKS RIVER SEWAGE FLOWS—MS LINDA BURNEY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2538 NEWCASTLE ART GALLERY—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2539 INGLEBURN HIGH SCHOOL AND THE BEACON FOUNDATION—MR BRYAN DOYLE (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2540 LEWISHAM ESTATE AND SUMMER HILL FLOUR MILLS DEVELOPMENTS TRANSPORT IMPACTS—MS LINDA BURNEY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2541 SHELLHARBOUR RELAY FOR LIFE—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 13 March 2013) 8037 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 8 May 2013

2542 NEWCASTLE RAILWAY LINE TERMINATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2543 RYAN BATES AND SCOUTING MOVEMENT RECOGNITION—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2544 STOCKTON CENTRE NURSE SHORTAGE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2545 ANN AND BOB HARRISON RECOGNITION—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2546 RAILCORP JOB LOSSES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2547 WINE EQUALISATION TAX CELLAR DOOR REBATE—MR (Notice given 14 March 2013)

2548 ST GEORGE HEALTH SERVICES—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 14 March 2013)

2549 RESOURCES FOR MINING AFFECTED REGIONS—MR CLAYTON BARR (Notice given 14 March 2013)

2550 ST GEORGE EDUCATION SERVICES—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 14 March 2013)

2551 SMASH REPAIR INDUSTRY—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 19 March 2013)

2552 CARDIFF RAILWAY STATION UPGRADES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 March 2013)

2553 ORDER OF SAINT JOHN OF JERUSALEM KNIGHTS HOSPITALLER—MS GABRIELLE UPTON (Notice given 19 March 2013)

2554 WINDOW SAFETY IN NEW SOUTH WALES—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 19 March 2013)

2555 NATIVE FORESTS AND WETLANDS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 March 2013)

2556 CENTRAL COAST YOUTH FUNDING—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 19 March 2013)

2557 NEWCASTLE INNER CITY BYPASS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 20 March 2013)

2558 FAIRFIELD HOSPITAL AUXILIARY—MR ANDREW ROHAN (Notice given 20 March 2013)

2559 CANTURBURY-BANKSTOWN EDUCATION FUNDING CUTS—MS LINDA BURNEY (Notice given 20 March 2013)

2560 SWANSEA POLICE STATION STAFFING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 20 March 2013)

2561 ST GEORGE ROAD SAFETY PROJECTS—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 21 March 2013) 8038 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 8 May 2013

2562 LGBTI POLICE FORUM—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 21 March 2013)

2563 SHOALHAVEN HOSPITAL AIR CONDITIONING—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 21 March 2013)

2564 SERVICE NSW—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 25 March 2013)

2565 HOUSING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY—MR (Notice given 25 March 2013)

2566 NEWCASTLE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 25 March 2013)

2567 EARTH HOUR—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 25 March 2013)

2568 GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY—MS CARMEL TEBBUTT (Notice given 25 March 2013)

2569 WALLSEND-MARYLAND JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 25 March 2013)

2570 TAFE FINE ARTS FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 26 March 2013)

2571 MUSWELLBROOK HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 March 2013)

2572 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY BLUE MOUNTAINS UPGRADE—MRS ROZA SAGE (Notice given 27 March 2013)

2573 PRESCHOOL FEE SUBSIDIES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 March 2013)

2575 JOHN HUNTER HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT STAFF—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2576 RESOURCES FOR REGIONS IN THE ILLAWARRA—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2577 CRIME RATES IN THE HUNTER—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2578 SAM TATSIS RECOGNITION—MR TONY ISSA (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2579 UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE EXPANSION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2580 RAILWAY STATION UPGRADES—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2581 AMBULANCE RESPONSE TIMES IN HUNTER ZONE 2—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 30 April 2013)

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2583 KIAMA JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2584 CATHERINE O’KEEFE RECOGNITION—MR TONY ISSA (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2585 MARDI DAM CONNECTION TO HUNTER-CENTRAL COAST PIPELINE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 1 May 2013)

2587 SHELLHARBOUR SPORTS ASSISTANCE FUND—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 2 May 2013)

2588 WORLD CONGRESS OF FAMILIES—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 2 May 2013)

2589 HUNTER STADIUM—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 2 May 2013)

2590 POLICE NUMBERS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that New South Wales has reportedly the lowest police-to-population ratio in Australia with one police officer for every 463.5 people. (2) Notes that South Australia has one police officer for every 363.9 people. (3) Notes that on the weekend of 23 and 24 March 2013, at least six police officers were injured in the line of duty, including two at Woodberry who were trying to break up a fight. (4) Notes that Scott Weber, President of the NSW Police Association, has called for more staff around the clock in order to better deal with crime. (5) Urges the Minister for Police to increase police numbers in order to better protect police and the community.

(Notice given 7 May 2013)

2591 RATES NOTICES MR BART BASSETT to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the Australian Labor Party, Greens and aligned independent councillors who attempt to block local government councils from alerting ratepayers to the financial cost of the carbon tax on rates notices. (2) Supports local government councils that choose to include a statement on rates notices outlining the cost of the carbon tax. (3) Calls on all aligned councillors to support transparency in alerting ratepayers to the cost of the carbon tax.

(Notice given 7 May 2013)

2592 EDUCATION SERVICES MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that fewer people think the New South Wales Government is doing a good job in education, evidenced by Nielsen polls showing its approval rate has fallen from 41% from the 2011 election to 37% in May 2013. (2) Notes a Nielsen poll found 42% per cent of people thought that the Australian Labor Party was 8040 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 8 May 2013

doing a good job in education in 2011. (3) Urges the Minister for Education to acknowledge community anger about the Government's $1.7 billion cuts to education funding by reversing this decision.

(Notice given 7 May 2013)

2593 YOUTH PARLIAMENT MR to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Figtree High School student Ivana Zoriz who will be the member for Keira in the Youth Parliament this year. (2) Recognises the great work that all youth parliamentarians do in advancing the issues of young people in New South Wales.

(Notice given 7 May 2013)

2594 HOSPITALS PARKING SHORTAGES MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that patients and visitors to Calvary Mater and John Hunter Hospitals, in Newcastle, have difficulty in finding a car parking spot. (2) Notes that this situation is stressful for both visitors to the hospital and surrounding residents. (3) Notes that local council compliance officers patrol these areas and issue fines. (4) Urges the Minister for Health and the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure to examine ways to improve parking at the hospitals, including the possibility of a shuttle service for the Calvary Mater Hospital.

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ORDERS OF THE DAY—COMMITTEE REPORTS

1 Report of the Joint Standing Committee on the Office of the Valuer-General entitled "Land valuation system – Report on the inquiry into the land valuation system and the eighth general meeting with the Valuer- General", Report 2/55, dated May 2013. (Tabled 2 May 2013)

2 Report of the Legislation Review Committee entitled "Legislation Review Digest No. 36/55", dated 7 May 2013. (Tabled 7 May 2013).

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REQUIRING GOVERNMENT RESPONSE (standing order 303A)—

Date Tabled Committee Report Title Date Due 25 October 2012 Joint Standing Committee on Interim report on the eighth general meeting with 25 April 2013 the Office of the Valuer- the Valuer-General General 15 November 2012 Joint Standing Committee on Report on the inquiry into administrative funding 15 May 2013 Electoral Matters for minor parties 21 November 2012 Public Accounts Committee Report on the economics of energy generation 21 May 2013 21 November 2012 Committee on Environment Report on the inquiry into the regulation of 21 May 2013 and Regulation domestic wastewater 22 November 2012 Committee on Transport and Report on utilisation of rail corridors 22 May 2013 Infrastructure 11 December 2012 Joint Standing Committee on Report on the administration of the 2011 NSW 11 June 2013 Electoral Matters Election and related matters 27 March 2013 Joint Standing Committee on Report on driver and road user distraction 27 September Road Safety 2013 2 May 2013 Joint Standing Committee on Land valuation system – Report on the inquiry 2 November the Office of the Valuer- into the land valuation system and the eighth 2013 General general meeting with the Valuer-General

PETITIONS SIGNED BY 500 OR MORE PERSONS REQUIRING MINISTERIAL RESPONSE

Date Lodged Member Petition Title Minister Responsible Written Response Due 1 May 2013 Mr Agistment of horses at Yaralla Mrs Jillian Skinner 5 June 2013 Estate 1 May 2013 Ms Cherie Burton St George Public Hospital Funding Mrs Jillian Skinner 5 June 2013

1 May 2013 Mr Andrew Stoner Tourist Drive 8 Funding Mr Duncan Gay 5 June 2013

7 May 2013 Mr Jamie Parker Callan Park Master Plan Mr Brad Hazzard 11 June 2013

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PETITIONS SIGNED BY 10,000 OR MORE PERSONS FOR DISCUSSION AND REQUIRING MINISTERIAL RESPONSE

Date Lodged Member Petition Title Minister Discussion Written Responsible Date Response Due 2 May 2013 Mr.Jamie Opposing extraction of coal Mr Chris Hartcher 23 May 2013 6 June 2013 Parker seam gas in the Northern Rivers region

RONDA MILLER Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

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