Notice Paper

9897

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE PAPER

No. 159

WEDNESDAY 28 AUGUST 2013

The House meets this day at 11.00 am

Contents

Government Business—Orders of the Day ...... 9898 Private Members’ Business ...... 9899 Items in the Order of Precedence ...... 9899 Items outside the Order of Precedence ...... 9903 Committee Reports—Orders of the Day ...... 9952 Budget Estimates—Take Note Debate ...... 9953 Business for Future Consideration...... 9953 Bills referred to Select or Standing Committees ...... 9955

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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS—ORDERS OF THE DAY

1. Marine Parks Amendment (Moratorium) Bill 2013: resumption of the interrupted debate (27 August 2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Gay: That this bill be now read a second time—Mr Blair speaking. (18 minutes remaining)

(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 22 May 2013)

2. Road Transport Amendment (Electronic Traffic Infringement Notices Trial) Bill 2013: second reading—Mr Gallacher.

(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 27 August 2013)

3. Totalizator Amendment (Exclusivity) Bill 2013: second reading—Mr Gallacher.

(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 27 August 2013)

4. Protection of the Environment Operations Amendment (Illegal Waste Disposal) Bill 2013: second reading—Mr Ajaka.

(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 20 August 2013)

5. Aboriginal Land Rights Amendment Bill 2013: second reading—Mr Ajaka.

6. Entertainment Industry Bill 2013: second reading—Mr Gallacher.

(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 21 August 2013)

7. Security Industry Amendment (Licences) Bill 2013: second reading—Mr Gallacher.

(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 20 August 2013)

8. Petroleum (Onshore) Amendment Bill 2013: second reading—Mr Gay.

(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 28 May 2013)

* 9. Industrial Relations Amendment (Dispute Orders) Bill 2012: resumption of the interrupted debate (23 May 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Pearce: That this bill be now read a second time— Dr Kaye speaking. (6 minutes remaining)

* Council bill

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PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS

ITEMS IN THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

* 3. National Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Illegal Forestry Operations) Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (9 May 2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Foley: That this bill be now read a second time—Ms Fazio. (20 minutes)

(Item no. 622)

(Seventh postponement 22 August 2013)

* 4. Alcoholic Beverages Advertising Prohibition Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (22 August 2013) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time—Mr Brown. (20 minutes)

(Item no. 9)

(Second postponement 22 November 2012)

6. Ms Sharpe to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to allow for same-sex marriages; and for other purposes.

(Same-Sex Marriage Bill)

(Notice given 2 May—item no. 1264—substituted 2 May 2013)

(Second postponement 22 August 2013)

7. Dr Kaye to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require the NSW government to take steps towards replacing the State’s coal-fired power stations with renewable energy and energy efficiency, starting with the construction of large scale concentrated solar thermal power stations so as to allow for the closure of generating units at Wallerawang Power station; and for other purposes.

(Transforming NSW Energy Sector (Towards 100 per cent Renewables) Bill)

(Notice given 20 March 2013—item no. 1184)

(Second postponement 22 August 2013)

8. National Action Day against bullying and violence: resumption of the interrupted debate (22 August 2013) of the question on the motion of Ms Cusack:

1. That this House notes that:

(a) Friday 15 March 2013 was the National Action Day against bullying and violence,

(b) the day is organized by Australian Educational Authorities through the Safe and Supportive School Communities Project, 9900 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 159—Wednesday 28 August 2013

(d) 391 New South Wales government and non-government schools registered for the event, and

(e) supporters include 97.3 FM and Mix FM, Channel 9, the Ten Network, Kids Helpline, Headspace and Facebook.

2. That this House congratulates the organisers of the day, particularly those school principals and teachers who have taken up the campaign in order to make the message meaningful and powerful in their own school communities, and all the students who embraced the “stand together” message by embracing activities during the day—Ms Ficarra speaking. (12 minutes remaining)

Debate: 32 minutes remaining.

(Item 1145)

(First postponement 27 June 2013)

9. Australian weather: resumption of the adjourned debate (27 June 2013) of the question on the motion of Ms Voltz:

1. That this House notes that according to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology:

(a) January 2013 was Australia’s hottest month on record,

(b) the summer of 2012/13 was the hottest summer on record and the average Australian maximum temperature for September to December 2012 was the highest on record with average temperatures across the country at 28.6°C, 1.1°C above normal, and exceeding the previous record set in the summer of 1997-98 by more than 0.1°C,

(c) a new record was set for the number of consecutive days the average maximum daily temperature for Australia exceeded 39°C, being seven days between 2 and 8 January 2013, almost doubling the previous record of four consecutive days in 1973,

(d) numerous sites across New South Wales broke long-term records for both daily and monthly maximum temperatures,

(e) Australia set a new record for the hottest day for Australia as a whole on 7 January, recording 40.30 °C, surpassing the previous record set on 21 December 1972,

(f) the area-averaged temperature for Australia as a whole exceeded 39°C on seven consecutive days from 2–8 January, the longest such period previously recorded was four days in December 1972, and

(g) across New South Wales January temperature records were broken at Sydney, Tibooburra, Nyngan, Sydney Airport, Gunnedah, Williamtown RAAF Base, Moruya Heads, Hay, Newcastle, Katoomba, Mungindi, Murrurundi, Prospect, Reservoir, Bathurst, Peak Hill, Quirindi, Bankstown, Dunedoo, Parramatta North, Trangie, Tumbarumba, Wellington, Woolbrook, Gulgong, Paterson, Orange, Camden, Gosford, Oberon, Riverview, Narooma, Batemans Bay, Bathurst, Bombala, Braidwood, Cessnock, Mudgee, Nullo Mountain, Scone, Ulladulla, Young, Bega, Dubbo, Tamworth and Wanaaring.

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2. That this House also notes that:

(a) six of Australia’s ten hottest summers on record have come in the last 11 years, meaning that very hot summers have been occurring at about five times the rate you would expect without a warming trend and only two of the hottest summers on record occurred before 1990,

(b) the heat during the 2012/13 summer occurred during a “neutral” period in the El Niño- Southern Oscillation which essentially means that the record was consistent with warming trends, and achieved without an extra push from natural variability associated with El Niño,

(c) Australia and the globe are experiencing rapid climate change. Since the middle of the 20th century, Australian temperatures have, on average, risen by about 1°C with an increase in the frequency of heatwaves and a decrease in the numbers of frosts and cold days,

(d) rainfall patterns have also changed, the northwest having seen an increase in rainfall over the last 50 years while much of eastern Australia and the far southwest have experienced a decline, and

(e) Australia has warmed by nearly a degree Celsius since 1910 which is consistent with warming observed in the global atmosphere and oceans.

3. That this House acknowledges the comments by Opposition Leader Tony Abbott on the 29 July 2009 on Sky News when he stated that:

“If you want to put a price on carbon why not just do it with a simple tax”.

4. That this House congratulates the Federal Government for taking action to reduce emissions and transform our economy and note that since the carbon price started, Australia has continued to experience solid economic growth and is now the 12th biggest economy in the world while and will deliver over 750 million tonnes of emissions reductions in the period to 2020 and achieve those emissions reductions at the lowest cost to our economy—Revd Mr Nile speaking. (8 minutes remaining)

Debate: 11 minutes remaining.

(Item no. 1110)

(First postponement 30 May 2013)

10. Mr Green to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) in 2013, about 124,910 Australians are expected to be diagnosed with cancer, and an estimated 149,990 are expected to be diagnosed in 2020,

(b) Relay for Life is an overnight, community event where teams of 10 to 15 participate in a relay-style walk or run to raise funds for the Cancer Council,

(c) Relay for Life began in Australia in 1999, when the Victorian community of Murrumbeena raised over $75,000 for the Cancer Council, and Relay for Life is now in every state and raises over $18 million across the country each year for the cancer fight, and

(d) in New South Wales, around 40,000 people each year take part in Relay for Life.

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2. That this House:

(a) congratulates the many groups who have successfully raised funds for the Cancer Council by organising Relay for Life, and

(b) acknowledges the many individuals who have selflessly sacrificed their time and put their effort into training and fundraising for Relay for Life.

(Notice given 9 May 2013—item no. 1304)

(First postponement (Dr Phelps on behalf of Mr Green) 27 June 2013)

11. 71st anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea: resumption of the adjourned debate (27 June 2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Lynn:

1. That this House notes that:

(a) this House acknowledges the 71st Anniversary of the Battle of Coral Sea that occurred from 4 to 8 May in 1942,

(b) Australia was involved in the battle from the very first when locally-based signals intelligence units made a significant contribution to the early detection of the Japanese thrust,

(c) on 25 April 1942, the Combined Operational Intelligence Centre in Melbourne issued an assessment that a Japanese operation to occupy Port Moresby was imminent,

(d) aerial reconnaissance flights were flown from Australia and Port Moresby by USAAF and RAAF aircraft, and eleven United States submarines based in Brisbane were deployed to the Papua area,

(e) on 1 May 1942, two carrier task forces, Task Force 17, built around USS ‘Yorktown’, under the command of Rear Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher, and Task Force 11 consisting of USS ‘Lexington’, under the command of Rear Admiral Aubrey B. Fitch, rendezvoused off Espiritu Santo,

(f) from Sydney, Task Force 44, consisting of the heavy cruiser HMAS ‘Australia’ and the light cruiser HMAS ‘Hobart’, under the command of Rear Admiral J. G. Crace, RN, departed Sydney, eventually to join the carriers on 4 May 1942, and

(g) on 7 May 1942, combined with bombing attacks from shore-based aircraft, helped influenced the decision by the Japanese Commander-in-Chief to turn back the landing force early, thereby achieving the Allies’ strategic objective for the battle.

2. That this House pays tribute to the servicemen and women involved in this historic battle that removed the threat of a Japanese invasion of Port Moresby and the Australian mainland—Mr Colless speaking. (14 minutes remaining)

Debate: 1 hour 15 minutes remaining.

(Item no. 1287)

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ITEMS OUTSIDE THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

* 8. Evidence Amendment (Protection of Journalists’ Sources) Bill 2011: resumption of the adjourned debate (6 May 2011) of the question on the motion of Mr Shoebridge: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 6 May 2011)—Ms Fazio. (20 minutes)

11. Revd Mr Nile to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Act 2007 to raise the minimum drinking age from 18 years to 21 years.

(Liquor Amendment (Drinking Age) Bill)

(Notice given 4 May 2011)

12. Revd Mr Nile to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Act 2007 to require packaged liquor to contain a health warning about the danger of drinking when pregnant.

(Liquor Amendment (Health Warning for Pregnant Women) Bill)

(Notice given 4 May 2011)

16. Revd Mr Nile to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit the advertising of gambling and related trademarks, brand names and logos; and for other purposes.

(Gambling Advertising Prohibition Bill)

(Notice given 4 May 2011)

* 18. Drug and Alcohol Treatment Amendment (Rehabilitation of Persons with Severe Substance Dependence) Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (25 October 2012) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 25 October 2012)—Ms Voltz. (20 minutes)

* 20. State Senate Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (16 August 2012) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 16 August 2012)—Mr Ajaka. (20 minutes)

22. Revd Mr Nile to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit the advertising of sex services; and for other purposes.

(Sex Services Advertising Prohibition Bill)

(Notice given 4 May 2011)

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25. Revd Mr Nile to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of the Family Impact Commission to study the moral, social and economic effects on the family unit of certain laws and proposed laws and Government expenditure; and for related purposes.

(Family Impact Commission Bill)

(Notice given 4 May 2011)

28. Revd Mr Nile to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Summary Offences Act 1988 to prohibit people wearing full-face coverings in public places.

(Summary Offences Amendment (Full-face Coverings Prohibition) Bill)

(Notice given 4 May 2011)

30. Revd Mr Nile to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Adoption Act 2000 to repeal the amendments made by the Adoption Amendment (Same Sex Couples) Act 2010 that enable couples of the same sex to adopt children; and for other purposes.

(Adoption Amendment (Same Sex Couples Repeal) Bill)

(Notice given 4 May 2011)

31. Revd Mr Nile to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to prohibit a person soliciting another for sexual gratification for payment.

(Crimes Amendment (Soliciting Sex for Payment) Bill)

(Notice given 4 May 2011)

32. Revd Mr Nile to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to make it an offence to publish material that incites or promotes terrorism or other violence.

(Crimes Amendment (Incitement or Promotion of Terrorism and Violence) Bill)

(Notice given 4 May 2011)

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44. Dr Kaye to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit the impoundment of water for irrigation or reticulation, or for commercial, industrial or residential uses, upstream from Seaham Weir on the Williams River without the approval of both Houses of Parliament.

(Tillegra Dam Prohibition Bill)

(Notice given 5 May 2011)

87. Revd Mr Nile to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require the public to be notified of the identity and residential address of convicted child sex offenders; and for other purposes.

(Child Protection (Nicole’s Law) Bill)

(Notice given 26 May 2011)

91. Revd Mr Nile to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1995 to prohibit the possession of restricted X rated films.

(Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Amendment (Banning Restricted X Rated Films) Bill)

(Notice given 26 May 2011)

94. Revd Mr Nile to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require women who are considering terminating a viable pregnancy to undergo counselling and to view an ultrasound of their unborn child.

(Pregnancy Termination (Mandatory Counselling) Bill)

(Notice given 26 May 2011)

95. Revd Mr Nile to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to prohibit the destruction of any child in utero with a detectable heartbeat.

(Crimes Amendment (Pre-natal Termination) Bill)

(Notice given 27 May 2011)

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177. Revd Mr Nile to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 to repeal provisions relating to the licensing and operation of the medically supervised injecting centre at Kings Cross.

(Drug Misuse and Trafficking Amendment (Injecting Centre Repeal) Bill)

(Notice given 5 August 2011)

188. Marrickville Council: resumption of the interrupted debate (12 August 2011) of the question on the motion of Ms Sharpe:

1. That this House notes that:

(a) Marrickville Council has a proud tradition of supporting day labour for its garbage, recycling and green waste services,

(b) Marrickville Council is currently proposing to tender out its green waste services,

(c) Marrickville Council staff affected by this decision recently held a stop work meeting to protest against proposed tendering out of green waste services and related loss of workers entitlements and job losses,

(d) Marrickville Council staff elected to take industrial action and withdraw their labour for a 24 hour period and, in response to this action, Marrickville Council immediately brought in prearranged contract labour to carry out Council’s resource and waste recovery services, and

(e) this action to use contracted labour was sanctioned by the Greens Mayor of Marrickville Council.

2. That this House condemns the use of contract labour to undermine the rights of workers.

Upon which Mr Borsak has moved: That the question be amended by omitting paragraph 2 and inserting instead:

“2. That this House condemns Marrickville Council Greens Mayor Fiona Byrne for undermining the rights of workers.

3. That this House calls on the New South Wales Greens to support the rights of workers in all industries throughout the State.”

Upon which Dr Kaye has moved: That the question be amended as follows:

No. 1 Omit paragraph 1 (a) and insert instead:

“(a) Marrickville Council has a proud tradition of supporting day labour for its garbage and recycling services,”.

No. 2 In paragraph 1 (b), insert “the General Manager of” before “Marrickville Council”.

No. 3 In paragraph 1 (b), omit “is currently proposing” and insert instead “proposed”.

No. 4 In paragraph 1 (d), omit all words after “in response to this action,” and insert instead “the General Manager of Marrickville Council immediately brought in long term casual labour”.

No. 5 In paragraph 1 (e), insert “not” before “sanctioned”.

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No. 6 Insert at the end:

“3. That this House calls on all parties to condemn the continued existence of the Australian Building and Construction Commission.”—Ms Sharpe speaking in reply.

Debate: Mover in reply—5 minutes

204. Mr Brown to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Fisheries Management Act 1994 to make further provision with respect to the management and regulation of recreational fishing; to establish a Recreational Fishing Council; and for other purposes.

(Fisheries Management Amendment (Recreational Fishing) Bill)

(Notice given 12 August 2011)

* 205. Firearms Amendment (Gun Safety) Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (18 October 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Shoebridge: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 18 October 2012)—Ms Fazio. (20 minutes)

283. Mr Shoebridge to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Roman Catholic Church Trust Property Act 1936 to provide for the ability of victims of sexual abuse where the abuser is found to be a member of the Catholic clergy and or another official and or officer in the Church to satisfy judgments awarded against such abusers as a judgment debt payable from the assets of the Trust and for other related purposes.

(Roman Catholic Church Trust Property Amendment (Justice for Victims) Bill)

(Notice given 15 September 2011)

333. Mr Foley to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prevent the sale, lease or disposal of the assets of an energy utility, or of its subsidiaries, without the approval of both Houses of Parliament.

(Energy Utilities Protection Bill)

(Notice given 19 October 2011)

414. Mr Veitch to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Transport Administration Act 1988 to make provision with respect to the transfer of rail corridors to community organisations for use as recreational rail trails.

(Transport Administration Amendment (Rail Trails Community Management) Bill)

(Notice given 24 November 2011)

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415. Mr Shoebridge to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend certain legislation to make further provision with respect to damages recoverable by the relatives or estate of deceased persons.

(Compensation to Relatives Legislation Amendment Bill)

(Notice given 24 November 2011)

416. Mr Buckingham to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Gene Technology (GM Crop Moratorium) Act 2003 to establish a scheme to compensate farmers for losses associated with contamination from genetically modified crops; and for other purposes.

(Gene Technology (GM Crop Moratorium) Amendment (Farmer Protection) Bill)

(Notice given 24 November 2011)

426. Mr Brown to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Forestry Act 1916 to prohibit the disruption of lawful forestry operations and related activities.

(Forestry Amendment (Unlawful Disruption of Forestry Operations) Bill)

(Notice given 14 February 2012)

* 432. Crimes Amendment (Possession or Discharge of Firearms in Commission of Offences) Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (15 March 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 15 March 2012)—Dr Phelps. (20 minutes)

468. Dr Kaye to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Education Act 1990 to restore equity and fairness in relation to school funding by restricting the provision of financial assistance to non- government schools.

(Education Amendment (Equity and Fairness in School Funding) Bill)

(Notice given 14 February 2012)

503. Revd Mr Nile to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to constitute the St. Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Monastery (NSW) Property Trust and to specify its functions, and to provide for the vesting of certain property in the Trust and for other purposes.

(St. Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Monastery (NSW) Property Trust Bill)

(Notice given 22 February 2012)

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583. Mr Borsak to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 to repeal prohibitions on the use and operation of game parks.

(Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Repeal of Game Park Prohibitions) Bill)

(Notice given 27 March 2012)

616. Dr Kaye to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require the NSW government to reduce the level of carbon emissions from electricity generation.

(Towards Zero Carbon Energy Bill)

(Notice given 28 March 2012)

* 626. Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Amendment (Child Safety on School Buses) Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (22 November 2012) of the question on the motion of Ms Faehrmann: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 22 November 2012)— Mr Ajaka. (20 minutes)

642. Mr Searle to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend certain legislation to give effect to the recommendations of the NSW Law Reform Commission in its Report 131 Compensation to Relatives.

(Compensation to Relatives Legislation (Dust Diseases) Amendment Bill)

(Notice given 4 April 2012)

694. Dr Kaye to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to stop the expansion of the coalfired electricity industry in NSW.

(No New Coal Power Bill)

(Notice given 8 May 2012)

743. Ms Fazio to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Act 1971 to include a death benefit of 2 months’ salary for members of parliament elected after the 2007 General Election who die in office.

(Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Amendment Bill)

(Notice given 30 May 2012)

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753. Mr Buckingham to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit exploration for and mining of minerals and petroleum on certain land and to ensure the involvement of local councils and communities in the prohibition of such exploration and mining on other land; and for other purposes.

(Responsible Mining (Protecting Land, Water and Communities) Bill)

(Notice given 12 June 2012)

* 755. Crimes Amendment (Zoe’s Law) Bill 2013: resumption of the adjourned debate (27 June 2013) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time—Ms Ficarra speaking. (15 minutes remaining)

785. Dr Kaye to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 in relation to the obligations of owners corporations, executive committees and owners and occupiers of lots, procedures for meetings and the finances of strata schemes; and for other purposes.

(Strata Legislation Amendment Bill)

(Notice given 19 June 2012)

815. Mr Borsak to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to repeal the Native Vegetation Act 2003.

(Native Vegetation Repeal Bill)

(Notice given 14 August 2012)

* 841. Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Costs) Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (13 September 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Shoebridge: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 13 September 2012)—Mr Pearce. (20 minutes)

916. Mr Brown to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Wilderness Act 1987 and the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 with respect to the management of wilderness areas.

(Wilderness and National Parks and Wildlife Legislation Amendment (Management) Bill)

(Notice given 18 September 2012)

1016. Mr Khan to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to provide for marriage equality by allowing for same- sex marriage between two adults regardless of their sex.

(State Marriage Equality Bill)

(Notice given 20 November 2012)

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1017. Ms Sharpe to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to provide for marriage equality by allowing for same- sex marriage between two adults regardless of their sex.

(State Marriage Equality Bill)

(Notice given 20 November 2012)

1065. Mr Secord to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 to remove the requirement to pay a fee when making an application or other request for government information under that Act, and to provide that a processing charge is not payable for the first hour of dealing with any such application.

(Government Information (Public Access) Amendment (Removal of Application Fee) Bill)

(Notice given 19 February 2013)

1068. Mr Shoebridge to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Human Tissue Act 1983 to make further provision with respect to the commercial or non-consensual trading of human organs and other human tissue; and for related purposes.

(Human Tissue Amendment (Trafficking in Human Organs) Bill)

(Notice given 19 February 2013)

1073. Revd Mr Nile to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require women seeking an abortion to be informed that the procedure may cause pain to the child in utero.

(Pregnancy Termination (Information About Pain to Child in Utero) Bill)

(Notice given 20 February 2013)

1075. Revd Mr Nile to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require the reporting of pregnancy terminations and prohibit the termination of any pregnancy on grounds of sex or racial makeup of an embryo or foetus; and for other purposes.

(Pregnancy Termination (Reporting and Reasons for Termination) Bill)

(Notice given 20 February 2013)

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1137. Mr Buckingham to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988 with respect to the waiver of parliamentary privilege in relation to the call for papers relating to the Mount Penny exploration licence to allow ICAC to inquire into and report on the matter.

(Independent Commission Against Corruption Amendment (Mount Penny Exploration Licence—Call for Papers) Bill)

(Notice given 14 March 2013)

1275. Mr Whan to move—

That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents created since 1 July 2011, in the possession, custody or control of the Premier, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Treasurer, NSW Treasury, the NSW Minister for Police and Emergency Services, NSW Police, the NSW Police Commissioner or the NSW Ministry for Police and Emergency:

(a) the NSW Police Human Resources Review of the Child Abuse Squad,

(b) all documents including but not limited to briefings, emails and correspondence relating to the NSW Police Human Resources Review of the Child Abuse Squad,

(c) all documents information including but not limited to briefings, emails, formal requests and correspondence from NSW Police or the NSW Police Child Abuse Squad seeking additional funding for the Child Abuse Squad, and

(d) any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of the House.

(Notice given 7 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 159)

1277. Ms Westwood to move—

That this House:

(a) notes that 6 to 12 May 2013 is International Nurses and Midwives Week,

(b) acknowledges and values the professional health care provided by nurses and midwives throughout New South Wales, and

(Notice given 7 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 159)

1279. Ms Westwood to move—

That this House:

(a) recognises community concern about O’Farrell Government’s decision to increase the bills from $600 a year to $4900 a year for families receiving Sydney Water’s Blue Mountains Septic Pump Out Scheme,

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(b) notes that it will affect five households in Mount Victoria, four in Blackheath, eight in Medlow Bath, eight in Katoomba, three in Leura, 20 in Wentworth Falls, five in Bullaburra, three in Lawson, two in Hazelbrook, six in Woodford, two in Warrimoo, two in Hawkesbury Heights, and four in Linden, and

(c) calls on the O’Farrell Government to immediately scrap the fee increase which was made without any consultation with the community.

(Notice given 7 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 159)

1280. Mr Shoebridge to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) Sydney University has twice granted an Honorary Professorship to Former Chinese Vice- Minister for Health Huang Jiefu,

(b) for well over a decade, Mr Jiefu has participated in and overseen the Chinese transplantation program involving livers that were almost all forcibly harvested from executed prisoners,

(c) Mr Jiefu continues to oversee China’s controversial organ transplant committee and continues to operate as a liver transplant surgeon,

(d) Mr Jiefu acknowledges that he has performed on average 100 liver transplants a year, and before 2008 each and every organ was from an executed prisoner,

(e) China first commenced a voluntary organ donation scheme in 2008 and since that time, 95 per cent of all livers transplanted by Mr Jiefu have come from executed prisoners, and

(f) Mr Jiefu’s actions, if committed in Australia, would be a serious breach of state and federal laws prohibiting organ trading.

2. That this House calls on Sydney University to stand up for the liberal traditions of Australia’s university system and withdraw the Honorary Professorships from the Chinese transplant surgeon Huang Jiefu in light of the serious concerns about his involvement in forced organ harvesting.

(Notice given 7 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 159)

1285. Ms Ficarra to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) on 3 May 2013, the O’Farrell Government welcomed a further 202 officers into the NSW Police Force at a graduating ceremony held in Goulburn with almost 100 officers being allocated to Local Area Commands across the South West and North West regions of Sydney,

(b) since the March 2011 election, the O’Farrell Government has delivered 370 additional positions into the NSW Police Force and the Government is on target to deliver 859 extra positions,

(c) the O’Farrell Government is delivering on its election commitments and is on track to reaching 16,665 Officers promised by August 2015, and

(d) on 3 May 2013, 50 new positions were added to the Police Transport Command and 30 to the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command. 9914 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 159—Wednesday 28 August 2013

2. That this House:

(a) congratulates all those officers that graduated on 3 May 2013 and wishes them well in their policing careers, and

(b) acknowledges that the O’Farrell Government, due to the commitment of the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, the Honourable Michael Gallacher MLC, has ensured record police numbers in New South Wales.

(Notice given 7 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 159)

1286. Mr Moselmane to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) the 2013 grants under the Community Building Partnership Program were distributed in the electorate of Oatley, and

(b) $200,000 went to each electorate in the state, with an extra $100,000 for those areas with higher levels of unemployment.

2. That this House congratulate the following recipients:

(a) Oatley Anglican Church: heating and cooling in church and hall, $15,000,

(b) All Saints Anglican Church Oatley West: provision of air-conditioning, $25,000,

(d) Life Education NSW: improving the delivery of life education to children in the Oatley electorate, $2536,

(e) Lions Club of Lugarno: weather protection for storage area, $19,635,

(f) Lugarno-Peakhurst Uniting Church: new main kitchen, $25,000,

(g) Minooka Preschool Centre: building a multi-purpose learning and therapy area, $33,000,

(h) Mortdale Community Services: playground equipment, $24,464,

(i) Oatley West Public School P&C: shade structure, $27,500,

(j) Penshurst Presbyterian Church: signage, $5250,

(k) Resourceful Australian Indian Network: build access ramp and disabled toilet and paved recreation activity area, $15,000,

(l) Oatley West Scout hall: repair roof, $10,000,

(m) St George Men’s Shed: equipment, $15,050,

(n) Oatley Uniting Church: kitchen refurbishment, $39,000, and

(o) Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Peakhurst: installation of car park lighting for church grounds, $8565.

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3. That this House notes the cut backs in the Community Building Partnership Grants which prevented further Grants to be distributed, but acknowledges those that did receive the Grants for their commitment, dedication and service to the people of Oatley.

(Notice given 7 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 159)

1291. Ms Voltz to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prevent the sale or disposal of certain land set aside for the Charlestown East Bypass in the vicinity of the Fernleigh Track Conservation Area without the approval of both Houses of Parliament.

(Fernleigh Track Conservation Area Protection Bill)

(Notice given 8 May 2013)

1292. Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 May 2013 the Poss-ABLE IDEAS Expo was held at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, and was organised by Information on Disability and Education Awareness Service (IDEAS),

(b) the Poss-ABLE IDEAS Expo showcases the best equipment and technology available for supporting people with disabilities, in conjunction with workshops and sessions to educate, discuss and raise awareness of disability related issues,

(c) the Poss-ABLE IDEAS Expo provides an opportunity for people living with a disability, their families and carers, service providers and disability professionals to come together and share ideas and information to help enable people to achieve an independent and fulfilled life, and

(d) Poss-ABLE IDEAS Expo is the largest disability event ever in Australia with over 100 exhibitors and more than 5000 visitors.

2. That this House notes attendance by the following guests:

(a) the Honourable Andrew Constance MP, Member for Bega, Minister for Ageing, and Minister for Disability Services,

(b) Mr Andrew Cornwall MP, Member for Charlestown,

(d) Mr Tim Owen MP, Member for Newcastle,

(e) the Honourable Bob Baldwin MP, Federal Member for Patterson, Shadow Minister for Regional Development and Shadow Minister for Tourism,

(f) Ms Sonia Hornery MP, Member for Wallsend, and

(g) Jamie Abbott.

3. That this House acknowledges:

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(a) the historic agreement between the New South Wales Government and the Federal Government with the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, which will see an increase in funding from the current $2.5 billion, to $6.4 billion by 2018,

(b) the National Disability Insurance Scheme will support 140,000 people living with disabilities within five years,

(d) the New South Wales Government for supporting the Poss-ABLE IDEAS Expo with their additional contribution of $112,500.

(Notice given 8 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 160)

1294. Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) the Red Shield Appeal is the Salvation Army’s primary annual fundraising drive and was first held in 1965 in response to concerns about the need for funds to meet the demand on The Salvation Army’s services,

(b) the Red Shield Appeal Doorknock takes place on the weekend of 25 to 26 May 2013 and the national fundraising target for this year is $79 million, and

(c) funds raised through the Red Shield Appeal are used exclusively to support Australians and maintain the Salvation Army services in the local community.

2. That this House notes the $200,000 donation by the New South Wales Government to the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal by the Minister for Family and Community Services, the Honourable Pru Goward MP.

3. That this House acknowledges:

(a) that the Salvation Army helps more than one million disadvantaged Australians each year, including people who are hungry, homeless, abandoned or abused, which is one person every 30 seconds,

(b) that in a typical week, across Australia, the Salvation Army provides approximately: (i) 100,000 meals for the hungry, (ii) 2,000 beds for the homeless, (iii) 5,000 to 8,000 food vouchers, (iv) 1,000 people assistance to find employment, (v) refuge to 500 victims of abuse, (vi) assistance to 500 people addicted to drugs, alcohol or gambling, (vii) 3,000 elderly people with aged care services, and

(c) the prevention and early intervention strategies and programs run by the Salvation Army including: (i) camps for disadvantaged children, (ii) counseling and support for children with special needs, (iii) the Reconnect Programs that work with the families of youth at risk of leaving home to improve relationships before they choose life on the streets, (iv) street outreach programs that aim to connect with new runaways before they become entrenched in chronic homelessness, (v) alternative education programs to assist children at risk of leaving school early, or those who have left school early, to get their education back on track.

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4. That this House commends the outstanding contribution of the Salvation Army and their tireless work to provide support services and networks.

(Notice given 8 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 160)

1299. Mr Whan to move—

1. That this House condemns the O’Farrell/Stoner Government for its failure to genuinely address the need for a new hospital in Armidale.

2. That this House notes that:

(a) the previous Labor Government allocated $10 million toward the rebuilding of Armidale hospital and submitted an unsuccessful application to the Federal Government for funds under the Health and Hospitals Fund in 2010,

(b) in 2011, Armidale Hospital was the Hunter New England Health service’s highest priority for funding under the Federal fund, but an application was not submitted by the O’Farrell Government,

(c) the Honourable Julian Skinner MP, Minister for Health, misled the Parliament of New South Wales by telling Parliament that the Commonwealth Health and Hospitals Advisory Board had not issued an invitation to resubmit the Armidale Hospital bid, however a subsequent freedom of information request from Federal Member for New England, Mr Tony Windsor MP, revealed that NSW Health had blocked the application,

(d) on 4 November 2012, the Minister was reported by the Australian Newspaper to be “furious” that Nationals Leader the Honourable Andrew Stoner MP had decided to allocate $10 million to the hospital without consulting her, and The Australian reported that “Government sources fear a backbench revolt over the decision, which many view as pork barrelling to ensure renegade National Party candidate Richard Torbay wins the seat of New England from independent MP Tony Windsor”, and

(e) clearly the people of Armidale can have little confidence in a Government that only paid attention to their hospital when it suited their political requirement to attract the former Member for Northern Tableands into the National Party.

3. That this House condemns the Liberals and Nationals for taking the voters of Armidale for granted, and for playing political games with their vital health needs.

(Notice given 9 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 161)

1302. Mr Blair to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) 13 May to 19 May 2013 is National Volunteers Week,

(b) National Volunteers week recognises the contribution of over six million volunteers who offer their time and dedication to the communities we live in,

(c) Volunteering Australia is the national peak body working to advance volunteering in the Australian community, and its role is to represent the diverse views and needs of the volunteering sector while promoting the activity of volunteering as one of enduring social, cultural and economic value.

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2. That this House recognises and congratulates the valuable contribution each individual provides by offering their time, skills and passion, continuing to demonstrate Australia’s proud culture of giving over the past 15 years.

(Notice given 9 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 161)

1303. Mr Moselmane to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) the 2013 grants under the Community Building Partnership Program were distributed in the electorate of Rockdale, and

(b) $200,000 was allocated to each electorate in the state, with an extra $100,000 for those areas with higher levels of unemployment.

2. That this House congratulates the following:

(a) St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Sans Souci: replacement of kitchen, $30,000,

(b) St David’s Anglican Church hall, Arncliffe: disabled and general toilet upgrade, $25,193,

(d) Arncliffe Scots Baseball Club: Phil Austin Baseball Fields, development project phase two, $30,000,

(e) Bay City Care: opening of women’s support centre, $14,300,

(f) Kyeemagh Infants Public School P&C Association: school and community Learnscape garden redevelopment, $36,363,

(g) Life Education NSW: improve delivery of life education to children in the Rockdale electorate, $2536,

(h) Rockdale Council Aqua Flora Reserve: playground upgrade, $72,000,

(i) Rockdale Council, Bona Park: dog-friendly park, $21,850,

(j) Ramsgate Scout hall: repair kitchen, $12,600,

(k) St George PCYC: resurface the main hall floor, $5906, and

(l) St George PCYC’s Make It Count: enhancement of outdoor basketball and youth drop-in area, $25,000.

3. That this House congratulates the grant recipients for their commitment, dedication and service to the people of Rockdale.

(Notice given 9 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 161)

1305. Mr Whan to move—

1. That this House notes that farmers in the Northern Tablelands electorate are once again being taken for granted by Nationals, with:

(a) abolition of transport subsidies for stock to agistment and fodder in times of drought,

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(b) abolition of drought declarations,

(c) sacking of 300 Department of Primary Industries staff, including loss of two district agronomists in Glen Innes and Inverell and loss of local admin staff,

(d) potential closure of offices and loss of specialist on the ground advisory staff, and

(e) the rejection by the Nationals of the former National Farmers Federation and NSW Farmers president as their candidate.

2. That this House concludes that once again the Nationals are treating rural voters with contempt and taking their votes for granted.

(Notice given 9 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 161)

1306. Mr Whan to move—

That this House condemns the Minister for Primary Industries for increasing fees for the not for profit Bermagui mountain bike club for their access to State Forests land from $330 per annum to $1,100 per annum.

(Notice given 9 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 161)

1313. Mr Shoebridge to move—

That this House:

(a) notes with concern the decision of NSW Legal Aid to remove all funding entitlements for claimants who were sexually abused as children when they were in the care of institutions, including agencies of the State and Churches, that were obligated to protect them,

(b) recognizes the legitimate needs and interests of those people who have suffered sexual abuse as children and notes the need that many survivors of abuse have for genuine and accessible legal remedies to compensate them for the harm and loss they have suffered, and

(c) calls on the O’Farrell Government to ensure there is sufficient funding of Legal Aid NSW to allow that body to provide the necessary legal support so that victims of child abuse can receive necessary legal support to assert their rights against those institutions that so badly failed them.

(Notice given 21 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 162)

1320. Ms Voltz to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) the Gillard Federal Government will invest $14.3 billion over seven years to roll out DisabilityCare Australia, the national disability insurance scheme, across the country,

(b) DisabilityCare Australia will give people with disability, their families and carers the care and support they need over their lifetimes, and choice and control over the services they receive,

(c) under agreements with all state governments, excepting Western Australia, around 90 per cent of Australians will be covered by DisabilityCare Australia in the event they are born with or acquire a disability,

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(d) under the terms of these agreements, the Commonwealth will pay for the full cost of participants who turn 65, or 50 for Indigenous Australians, and choose to remain in the scheme, and

(e) in New South Wales, the Commonwealth Government will deliver around $3.3 billion in 2018-19 to support around 150,000 people with a disability.

2. That this House congratulates the Gillard Government on the passage of historic legislation which establishes the National Disability Insurance Scheme and will transform the lives of people with disabilities, their families and their carer across Australia.

(Notice given 21 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 162)

1321. Mr Moselmane to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) Rockdale Council voted for youth facilities in Ward 2 at its meeting on 1 May 2013, and

(b) the Council resolved as follows: (i) that as a matter of priority, Council take immediate steps to progress long term commitments to a youth centre in Ward 2, (ii) that Council note that the Delivery Program, currently on public exhibition, includes $150,000 for the initial site location and concept design for the Arncliffe Youth Centre, and that Council immediately allocate an additional $150,000 to kick start the planning and development process of the project, (iii) that a Project Steering Committee of Ward 2 Councillors and appropriate staff be formed and meet by the end of May 2013, to agree on its Terms of Reference, the project plan and key milestones, (iv) that the Council authorise the General Manager to immediately create a Special Arncliffe Youth Centre fund and allocate a minimum of $3 million towards the project.

2. That this House:

(a) notes the unanimous resolution of Rockdale City Council on its decision to proceed and for recognising the need for a youth centre, and

(b) congratulates the Mayor, Ward Councillors and all Councillors and staff.

(Notice given 21 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 162)

1323. Ms Fazio to move—

1. That this House notes that the NSW Nationals obviously have little confidence in their long term and loyal membership as, in the last two years, the NSW Nationals have preselected political opportunists and chancers for Federal and State seats in New South Wales over long term Party members.

2. That this House notes that the following NSW Nationals candidates fit this criterion:

(a) Richard Torbay, who was the candidate for the Federal seat of New England who had been a member of the Australian Labor Party (NSW Branch), then an ‘Independent’ member for Northern Tablelands at the same time as being a member of the NSW Nationals,

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(b) Barnaby Joyce, the new NSW Nationals candidate for New England who is currently serving in the Australian Senate as a representative and resident of the state of Queensland,

(c) Adam Marshall, the Nationals candidate for the Northern Tablelands By-election who is a former member of the Australian Labor Party (NSW Branch), then an advisor to Richard Torbay, the former ‘Independent’ member for Northern Tablelands, and

(d) Angry Anderson, the NSW Nationals candidate for the Federal seat of Throsby in the Illawarra who previously had intended to contest the federal seat of Page on the far North Coast, who then threw his hat in the ring to contest the Blacktown based Federal seat of Greenway for the Liberal Party and does not live in any of these seats.

3. That this House notes:

(a) the level of desperation that such candidates indicate, and

(b) that the NSW Nationals have no confidence in their existing Party membership being of the calibre required to be members of Parliament.

(Notice given 21 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 162)

1324. Ms Cotsis to move—

1. That this House notes that the Liberal led Blacktown Council has proposed to:

(a) cut the additional pensioner rate rebate by $45 per year causing pensioners to pay more for their rates than in previous years,

(b) increased ratepayers’ garbage charges by 14 per cent,

(c) not adjusted for inflation the spending on roads, reseals and footpaths, resulting in this year’s spending being less than what Labor invested in 2007,

(d) reneged on its election promise to reduce the works improvement program backlog in that the Council will only be spending 12 per cent of the operating income on roads and footpaths, a reduction of three per cent of the amount invested by the former Labor Council in each of the last six budgets,

(e) closed Mt Druitt swimming pool without consulting the community to sell the land, and

(f) for outsourced child care centres.

2. That this House notes that, under the former Labor led Council, pensioners received the full additional pensioner rate rebate of $150 per year, taking the total pensioner rate rebate to $400 per year and that at the same time, Council provided pensioners with a free mini bus service, senior citizen halls and discounts on other council services.

3. That this House calls on Blacktown Council to:

(a) reinstate the full additional pensioner rate rebate to $150 per year, taking the full pensioner rate rebate to the $400 per year they received under the former Labor led Council,

(b) reduce garbage collection charges, and

(c) increase spending on roads, footpaths and so on to the same per centage of the operating income as in previous years under the Labor led Council.

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4. That this House:

(a) congratulates the Labor Councilors on Blacktown City Council on their relentless advocacy on behalf of their community, and

(b) congratulate the United Services Union and their members at Blacktown City Council on their petition to reverse the Liberal’s decisions.

(Notice given 21 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 162)

1325. Mr Whan to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) a large area of inland New South Wales has experienced very dry conditions since winter 2012, and

(b) as a result, many farmers are now handfeeding stock.

2. That this House notes that:

(a) on the previous drought measurement scale a number of these areas would be likely to be considered marginal, with a risk of going into drought,

(b) as a result of the O’Farrell Government’s poorly considered changes to drought policy, and blatant cost cutting, if these regions do slip into drought farmers will not be able to access the previous Government’s 50 per cent subsidy for fodder or for stock to be transported for agistment,

(c) New South Wales will no longer have drought declarations leaving a great deal of uncertainty in the minds of the New South Wales public as to how to compare conditions, and

(d) the Minister for Primary Industries has claimed that the new system will focus more on preparing for drought, yet she has allocated no additional resources to special conservation loans, education or other drought preparation works.

3. That this House:

(a) rejects the Minister’s claim that the new ‘system’ is fairer because it removes lines on a map and inequity in provision of assistance,

(b) acknowledges that abolishing assistance may mean that no farmer gets more than another farmer but it can hardly be considered to be fair,

(c) notes that the Minister’s claim that Farm Family Support will replace the former state subsidies, but acknowledges that this support is actually replacing the income support component of Exceptional Circumstances, is funded by the Federal Government, and does not replace transport subsidies, and

(d) calls on the O’Farrell Government to reinstate state declarations of marginal and drought conditions and reinstate, when required, fodder and stock transport subsidies.

(Notice given 22 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 163)

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1326. Mr Primrose to move—

1. That a select committee be appointed to inquire into and report on the Government’s decision to demolish and replace the Windsor Bridge, and in particular:

(a) the basis for selecting “Option 1”, to demolish and replace the bridge,

(b) the height of the proposed bridge under “Option 1”,

(c) the traffic implications of the various options, including potential effects on the heritage value of Thompson Square,

(d) the cost of “Option 1” compared with other proposed options,

(e) the awarding of any contracts, and

(f) any other related matter.

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

(a) three Government members,

(b) two Opposition members, and

3. That the Chair of the Committee be a member of the crossbench.

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

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

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

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

6. That the committee report within three months of the passing of this resolution.

(Notice given 22 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 163)

1327. Mr Buckingham to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) on 9 May, Mauna Loa observatory in Hawaii measured recorded atmospheric CO2 concentrations of 400 part per million (ppm), a level not seen for more than 3 million years,

(b) the International Energy Agency (IEA) says the current fossil fuel consumption puts the planet on a six degree celsius temperature rise trajectory by 2100,

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(c) the New South Wales Government accelerates climate change by: (i) subsidizing the coal industry, and promoting the coal seam gas industry, whose lifecycle emissions are on par or worse than coal, (ii) stifling renewables through its removal of the Solar Bonus Scheme, introduction of anti-wind power guidelines, and its call to remove the Renewable Energy Target, and

(d) Australia, as the driest inhabited continent on Earth, is particularly susceptible to climate change, and will be severely impacted unless immediate action is taken to decarbonize the economy.

2. That this House calls on the Government to:

(a) support policy that promotes investment in renewable energy generation through increases in Renewable Energy Targets and Feed-in Tariffs,

(b) end subsidies to coal fired electricity and put a moratorium on coal seam gas while uncertainty remains over its emission profiles, and

(Notice given 22 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 163)

1330. Mr Whan to move—

1. That this House notes the front page story on the Tumut and Adelong Times for Friday April 12 2013 which is headlined “Agronomist Axed”.

2. That this House notes comments by former district agronomist Nathan Ferguson, including: “If not for the restructure or if my position had have remained unchanged, I would definitely have stayed… the choice was to go to Local Land Services, reapply for a position, take a pay cut, and have a position that included natural resource management, cattle, crops and agronomy.”

3. That this House:

(a) notes that Mr Ferguson has been the district agronomist for six years, and

(b) condemns the O’Farrell Government and Minister Katrina Hodgkinson MP, Minister for Primary Industries, for their appalling handling of the Local Land Services creation and for failing to value vital staff like Mr Ferguson.

(Notice given 22 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 163)

1331. Mr Whan to move—

1. That this House notes the Nationals Member for Monaro’s two year report which claims as achievements:

(a) scrapping the phase-out of unleaded petrol, an initiative which the Nationals promised to support before the election which would have assisted regional employment through promoting a domestic fuel source in ethanol, and

(b) opposing a solar farm in the Australian Capital Territory.

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2. That this House condemns the Nationals for their antipathy to the development of alternatives to fossil fuels and their failure to support New South Wales reducing its dependence on imported oil.

(Notice given 22 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 163)

1332. Mr Whan to move—

1. That this House notes the answer from the Minister for Roads and Ports on behalf of the Minister for Primary Industries to question on notice no. 3726 asked by the Honourable Steve Whan regarding Forestry Corporation (FCNSW) occupation permits.

2. That this House notes that:

(a) in answer to a question regarding the number of occupation permits the Minister stated that the Forestry Corporation no longer issues “Occupation Permits” and provided no further information,

(b) in response to a question about permits to “not-for-profit” organisations the Minister said FCNSW does not identify organisations as “not-for-profit” or otherwise,

(c) the new terminology which has gone up on the FCNSW web site since the original question was asked is that occupation permits are now “Special Purpose Permits”, however the term “Occupation permit” still exists on accompanying, presumably current, policy documents,

(d) under the current permit categories the corporation does differentiate between commercial and non-commercial,

(e) the Bermagui Dirt Surfers Mountain Bike Club have been informed by the Forestry Corporation that the annual fee for their permit to utilise Bermagui State Forest will rise from $330 in 2010 to $1,100 next year, and

(f) the Honourable Katrina Hodgkinson MP, Minister for Primary Industries, has after more than two months still failed to respond to written representations from the Honourable Steve Whan regarding the Bermagui Dirt Surfers club fees.

3. That this House concludes that the Minister’s answers to question on notice no. 3726 were deliberately oblique and that she is clearly unable to explain or defend the price gouging undertaken by her agency.

4. That this House condemns the Minister for her lack of respect for her obligation to answer parliamentary questions and for her inept administration of her portfolio.

(Notice given 22 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 163)

1334. Mr Buckingham to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) according to the report “Counting the Cost: Impact of Invasive Animals in Australia, 2004”, the cost impact nationally of just 11 pest animal species totalled $720 million per year,

(b) Australia accounts for about one third of the world’s mammal species that have become extinct in modern times and the predation and competition from pest animal species has been a significant factor,

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(c) more than 95 per cent of New South Wales is inhabited by some species of pest animal and, left unmanaged, pest animals can adversely affect the environment and agricultural production,

(d) currently, only rabbits, wild dogs, feral pigs and three species of locust (Australian plague locust, Migratory locust and the Spur-throated locust) are declared pests under the Rural Lands Protection Act 1998,

(e) the fox population in Australia is estimated at 7.2 million and it is estimated this population consumes 190 million birds every year,

(f) the fox is threatening the survival of many Australian mammals and birds including the Western Quoll, Greater Bilby, Black-footed Rock Wallaby and Long-footed Potoroo,

(g) a female fox can produce more than 20 cubs over an average lifetime of four years, with cubs beginning to eat prey including livestock from four weeks of age,

(h) environmental degradation caused by feral deer is listed as a key threatening process on Schedule 3 of the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995,

(i) six species of deer (family Cervidae) have established wild populations in New South Wales and these are Rusa, Red, Sambar, Chital, Hog and Fallow Deer,

(j) at least nine threatened species or populations of plants are known to be eaten and damaged by wild deer,

(k) grazing and trampling by wild deer alters the composition and structure of the following Endangered Ecological Communities: Littoral Rainforest, O’Hares Creek Shale Forest, Sydney Freshwater Wetlands, Montane Peatlands and Swamps, River-Flat Eucalypt Forest on Coastal Floodplains and Swamp Sclerophyll Forest on Coastal Floodplains,

(l) grazing and trampling by deer could alter the composition and structure of the habitats of threatened fauna, including: Southern Brown Bandicoot and Long-footed Potoroo, and

(m) the NSW Farmers Association is calling on the Government to have wild deer and foxes declared pest animals under the Rural Lands Protection Act 1998.

2. That this House calls on the Minister for Primary Industries to:

(a) declare wild Rusa, Red, Sambar, Chital, Hog and Fallow Deer (family Cervidae) as pest animals under the Rural Lands Protection Act 1998, and

(b) declare Fox (Vulpes vulpes) a pest animal under the Rural Land Protection Act 1998.

(Notice given 23 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 164)

1335. Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—

That this House notes that:

(a) the 20th Anniversary of the Sculpture Symposium was held on Saturday 18 May 2013 at the Living Desert Picnic Area,

(b) the Sculpture Symposium was created by Lawrence Beck and 12 international sculptors from Georgia, Syria, Mexico, Bathurst Island and elsewhere in Australia,

(c) all sculptures are sandstone masterpieces up to 14 feet high, each weighing up to eight tons and visible for over 100 kilometres,

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(d) the blocks were built using 52 tonnes of Wilcannia sandstone discovered in the desert and transported approximately 250 kilometres and hand crafted over four months using local miners’ old tungsten carbide chisels,

(e) the sculptures are situated on a hill top 12 kilometres north of Broken Hill in the Living Desert Area, and

(f) the Sculpture Symposium was opened on 23 May 1993 and dedicated to the late Professor Fred Hollows.

(Notice given 23 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 164)

1339. Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—

That this House notes that:

(a) the Government has committed $3.5 million for a cleaning blitz on the interior of Sydney’s trains to improve the standards of cleanliness,

(b) some seats and floors will receive their most intensive scrub in more than a decade, following neglect by the previous Labor Government,

(c) the cleaning blitz will include: (i) 27,000 hours of cleaning of more than 1300 carriages extensively deep cleaned by 30 June 2013, (ii) proper cleaning of fabric seats in Millenium, Oscar and Tangara carriages using dry encapsulation machines, (iii) scrubbing of carriage floors and under seats using pressurised steam cleaning machines and scrubbing machines, (iv) trialling of a range of technologies for tough jobs like cleaning off chewing gum and graffiti including freezing, spraying and steaming techniques,

(d) the Government has established a permanent cleaning unit outside of RailCorp with new commercial benchmarks and new management to ensure trains will be properly cleaned on an ongoing basis, and

(e) this is part of the Government program to fix the trains in New South Wales and deliver better services for customers.

(Notice given 28 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 165)

1345. Mr Buckingham to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Mining Act 1992 and the Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991 to ensure that landholders can refuse to allow the holders of exploration licences, assessment leases and special prospecting authorities to carry out prospecting operations on their land; and for other purposes.

(Mining Legislation Amendment (Right of Landholders to Refuse Access) Bill)

(Notice given 28 May 2013)

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1347. Ms Cotsis to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) on 15 April 2013, the O’Farrell Government increased pensioner public housing rents and water charges, impacting on aged, disability and carers pensioners,

(b) the Clean Energy Supplement of $13.50 per fortnight for single pensioners and $20.40 for pensioner couples combined has been included as assessable income by the O’Farrell Government for pensioner public housing rents,

(c) the O’Farrell Government is gouging $88 per annum from single pensioners and $133 per annum from pensioner couples combined,

(d) the Member for Port Macquarie was quoted in the Port Macquarie News on 15 May 2013 saying that “most social housing tenants are only paying between $1 and $2 more in rent per week for each household member as a result of this decision”, and

(e) in the same article, the member is quoted as saying. “Most social housing tenants continue to pay highly subsidised rent, with most only paying 25 per cent of their income on rent”.

2. That this House:

(a) expresses concern at the Member for Port Macquarie’s lack of understanding for the plight of elderly and disabled Australians in receipt of the pension and in particular those living in public housing,

(b) encourages the Member for Port Macquarie to become better acquainted with the issues of concern to her constituents, especially those living in public housing who will suffer greatly as a result of losing $88 per annum if a single pensioner and $133 per annum if a pensioner couple,

(c) expresses outrage that the member and other Coalition members, including the Minister for Families and Communities, use condescending language to describe the circumstances of Australian’s living in public housing and require shelter,

(d) urges the member and Coalition members to acquaint themselves with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in relation to Housing,

(e) the human right to adequate housing is the right of every woman, man, youth and child to acquire and sustain a secure home and community in which to live in peace and dignity, and the right to housing is codified as a human right in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as follows: “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and wellbeing of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.” (article 25(1)),

(f) encourages the member and Coalition members to better understand the history of the provision of government housing in New South Wales, and the reasons for its necessity, including to house the families of ex-service men and women wounded from war and unable to work, house people with disabilities, mental illnesses and victims of domestic violence and their children, to house those elderly women who have retired from paid employment and can no longer afford private rental, and house low income earners and their families who require low cost housing to support their families,

(g) calls on the O’Farrell Government to reverse its decision to include the clean energy supplement, as part of income assessment for rental increases, and 9929 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 159—Wednesday 28 August 2013

(h) the clean energy supplement is a small payment provided by the Commonwealth Government to support low income earners and pensioners in public housing to pay the high cost of water and electricity.

(Notice given 28 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 165)

1348. Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—

1. That this House notes:

(a) the recent announcement by the Minister for Family and Community Services, the Honourable Pru Goward MP, on the further revitalisation of the Aboriginal Housing Office with the appointment of eight new members to the Aboriginal Housing Office Board,

(b) that the Aboriginal Housing Office is responsible for improving housing and related services for Aboriginal people, such as through growing a sustainable Aboriginal Community Housing sector in New South Wales, and

(c) that the role of the Aboriginal Housing Office Board is to advise the Government on Aboriginal housing policy, including recommendations about the future of the Aboriginal Housing Office.

2. That this House:

(a) congratulates Michelle Craig as the full-time Chair of the Aboriginal Housing Office, and

(b) notes that Ms Craig has been heavily involved in the development of the ‘Build and Grow Aboriginal Community Housing Strategy’.

3. That this House congratulates the new members of the Aboriginal Housing Office Board:

(a) Gavin Brown, a financial planner and wealth manager with a range of experience working with Local Aboriginal Land Councils,

(b) Norma Ingram, an Aboriginal Coordinator with the TAFE NSW Ultimo Aboriginal Education Training unit who has extensive experience working with Government and Local Aboriginal Land Councils,

(c) Guy Jones: the CEO of Bunyah Local Aboriginal Land Council and a member of the Northern Regional Aboriginal Housing Committee, and a serving member of the NSW Police Force,

(d) Bev Manton: the Chair of a Local Aboriginal Land Council, the first ever female Chair of the NSW Aboriginal Land Council, and a current member of a number of advisory boards, including the Prime Minister’s Council on Homelessness,

(e) Wendy Morgan: a current board member for a Local Aboriginal Land Council who has previously been employed by the Commonwealth Government, where she worked on housing and homelessness issues,

(f) Paul Morris: the CEO of the Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council and current member of the Aboriginal Advisory Committee for the City of Sydney,

(g) Bill Pritchard: most recently the CEO of the Aboriginal Child, Family and Community Care Secretariat, the peak body advising the Government and Non-Government sectors on Aboriginal Child and Family issues, and

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(h) Steve Ryan: the current Chairperson of the NSW Aboriginal Land Council and their nominated representative to the Aboriginal Housing Office Board.

4. That this House congratulate the appointment of the new Chief Executive of the Aboriginal Housing Office, Paul Callaghan, who has a proven record of achieving excellent outcomes for Aboriginal people through his diverse career within the education sector.

5. That this House acknowledge that the appointment of a new Chief Executive and the revitalisation of the Board marks a new beginning for the Aboriginal Housing Office that will ensure improved support for Aboriginal families is maximised.

(Notice given 28 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 165)

1354. Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—

1. That this House notes the establishment of the NSW Health Awards for Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery by the Minister for Health, the Honourable Jillian Skinner MP, which were announced on International Nurses Day held on 12 May 2013.

2. That this House notes that:

(a) the NSW Health Awards for Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery are an opportunity to thank the state’s 47,500 nurses and midwives for their dedication, skill and compassion in providing round-the-clock care to the 1.5 million people admitted to out hospitals each year, as well as many other who receive help at home and in the community,

(b) the nominations for the NSW Health Awards for Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery are invited from community members, patients, colleagues and professionals in a range of categories including: (i) Excellence in nursing – registered nurse, (ii) Excellence in nursing – enrolled nurse, (iii) Excellence in nursing – assistant in nursing, (iv) Excellence in midwifery, (v) Excellence in leadership, (vi) Excellence in partnerships with patients, families and carers, (vii) Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health care, (viii) Excellence in education, research and innovation, (ix) Excellence in team clinical practice, and

(c) the nurse or midwife judged to have had an outstanding career of service will be awarded the Judith Meppem Lifetime Achievement Award, named in honour of New South Wales’ first Chief Nurse.

(Notice given 28 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 165)

1355. Ms Westwood to move—

1. That this House notes the O’Farrell/Stoner Government’s cuts of $3 billion dollars to the health budget for New South Wales has resulted in front line job losses and bed closures.

2. That this House condemns:

(a) the closure of a 37 bed ward at Prince of Wales Hospital, and

(b) the closure of five surgical beds at Bathurst Hospital.

3. That this House notes that these bed closures are putting the quality of patient care and the lives of patients at risk as New South Wales enters a potentially serious flu season. 9931 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 159—Wednesday 28 August 2013

4. That this House calls on the Government to reverse the cuts that have resulted in the closure of wards at New South Wales hospitals and the sacking of some 3800 health and hospital workers.

(Notice given 28 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 165)

1359. Ms Cotsis to move—

1. That this House notes:

(a) the extraordinary work to support women across the Northern Tablelands by various non- government organisations including: (i) Armidale Women’s Shelter, (ii) Armidale Women’s Housing, (iii) Armidale and District Women’s Centre, and

(b) that the demand for the services these organisations provide has increased but funding has decreased due to cost shifting by the State Government to the non-government sector.

2. That this House:

(a) acknowledges that regional communities need targeted funding for services offered by these non-Government organisations due to the various challenges women from rural and regional communities face, and

(b) calls on the Premier to listen to these organisations and increase funding for crisis accommodation, public housing, employment, and transport opportunities to assist these women who are victims of domestic violence, homelessness, sexual assault and victimisation.

(Notice given 28 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 165)

1364. Ms Cotsis to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) the upcoming Fourth Annual Gold Telethon, to be held on Monday 10 June 2013 aims to raise $3.6million this year, having raised $2.61 million in 2012,

(b) the Gold Telethon is the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation’s fund raising event for Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, and the fundraising is done through an all-day broadcast on Nine, WIN and NBN,

(c) the money raised from the Gold Telethon allows for the purchase of new equipment, research, fellowships and training for doctors to become specialists, to enable education and training opportunities for staff and to provide for services such as clinics and other programs,

(d) the Sydney Children’s Hospital admits on average 100 children a day via the Emergency Department, admitting more than 39,000 children a year,

(e) the Sydney Children’s Hospital provides over 313,000 occasions of specialist care via the services funded by the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation,

(f) the success of the charity event relies heavily on volunteers and the work of these volunteers must be commended,

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(g) the funds raised from 2012 Gold Telethon were used to build a new Clinical Services Wing, hiring a new Music Therapist and fund a PET scanner and Infant Lung Machine, and

(h) the NSW Government donated $50,000 in conjunction with ClubsNSW (Merrylands) in 2012.

2. That this House encourages the NSW Government to commit to provide funds to the foundation this year.

3. That this House congratulates the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation.

(Notice given 29 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 166)

1366. Mr Moselmane to move—

1. That this House notes the significant youth needs across the state of New South Wales.

2. That this House notes that:

(a) Rockdale Council voted for youth facilities in Ward 2 at its meeting on 1 May 2013, and

3. That this House:

(a) notes the unanimous resolution of Rockdale City Council on its decision to proceed,

(b) commends the Council for recognising the need for a youth centre, and

(c) calls on the Government to match Council’s financial allocations, given the significant youth needs in the electorate of Rockdale.

(Notice given 29 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 166)

1370. Ms Cotsis to move—

1. That this House congratulates the phenomenal work of Miracle Babies, an organisation dedicated to supporting sick and premature babies, offering resources, education and support for parents and working in partnership with the hospitals and medical professionals that care for them.

2. That this House notes that:

(a) in Australia, more than 45,000, or 15 per cent of babies are born premature or sick every year, 9933 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 159—Wednesday 28 August 2013

(b) prematurity is the number one cause of death in children and those who survive can face lifelong issues, challenges and disabilities including cerebral palsy, health issues, behavioural disorders, failure to thrive and difficulties at school, and

(c) the costs to successfully operate Miracle Babies’ national programs and services is consistently kept at a minimum but requires $3 million per year which equates to approximately $130, 000 per Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

3. That this House notes that Miracle Babies’ work is important because not only do they provide additional funding for the 22 centres in Australia specifically designed to care for sick and premature babies, they develop and provide programs and resources for families experiencing the unexpected difficulty of having a premature or sick newborn, and these programs are developed specifically to help babies, mothers and their families through partnerships with medical professionals, so that every mother and baby can find the support they need though education and training.

4. That this House congratulates Founder Melinda Cruz for her relentless work and her commitment to help families who are going through a very difficult time.

5. That this House congratulates the volunteers, families, medical professionals, sponsors and many celebrity ambassadors, board members Kellie Connolly, Dr Robert Guaran, Mark Reid and Co-Founder Kylie Pussell and Chairman Former Premier Morris Iemma.

6. That this House:

(a) congratulates Miracle Babies on their successful fundraiser, the Miracle Babies Annual Ball held on Saturday 18 May 2013, at Luna Park, raising over $120,000 for the continuation of the great work from this organization,

(b) acknowledges support from event sponsors Bankwest, Liverpool City Council, Diamond World Jewllers and The Good Guys, over 80 sponsors, attendees including ambassadors Danielle Matthews, Jackie O, Ron Wilson, Amber Sherlock, Vic Lorusso, Alf Paranihi and Amelia Oberhardt, councillors from Sutherland, Liverpool and Hurstville, and Members of Parliament Dr Andrew McDonald MP and Ms Melanie Gibbons MP,

(c) congratulates the Premier and Minister for Health, who donated $10,000 on behalf of the New South Wales Government, and

(d) calls on the State and Federal Government to commit to future funding for Miracle Babies.

(Notice given 30 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 167)

1372. Mr Veitch to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) 3 June 2013 is National TAFE Day,

(b) there is strong community support for TAFE as the preeminent provider of vocational education and training in New South Wales,

(c) NSW TAFE plays a key role in workforce development, building social and economic capacity and providing second chance education, and

(d) the O’Farrell Government has cut TAFE funding and staff and refused to pay TAFE teachers a salary increase.

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2. That this House calls on the O’Farrell Government to increase investment in TAFE and abandon its proposed reforms that undermine the viability and quality of TAFE in New South Wales.

(Notice given 30 May 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 167)

1375. Ms Voltz to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) Parramatta City Council was the first government body to officially apologise to the stolen generation and a plaque was erected at Lake Parramatta, and

(b) every year since 1998 Parramatta City Council has commemorated Sorry Day with a civic reception at the Town Hall.

2. This House notes with concern that, without any reference to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee, Parramatta Council has broken with this well established and ground breaking tradition and decided not to hold any events to commemorate Sorry Day this year.

3. That this House calls on Mayor John Chedid to cease undermining the cause of reconciliation in Parramatta and re-instate the Sorry Day commemoration.

4. That this House:

(a) notes that a number of members of the advisory committee held an informal ceremony at Lake Parramatta, to which the Council sent no representation, and

(b) congratulates the advisory committee for continuing to maintain the process of reconciliation.

(Notice given 18 June 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 168)

1378. Ms Voltz to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) despite questions on notice to the Honourable Jillian Skinner MP, the Minister for Health, regarding when and where advertisements were placed to replace a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at Bulahdelah Hospital the Minister for Health has refused to answer,

(b) rather than answer questions on the replacement of the VMO at Bulahdelah Hospital the Minister for Health continues to provide information on GP services stating “At that time, Hunter New England Local Health District worked with the then Hunter Rural Division of General Practice to find General Practitioners willing to provide services. Extensive advertising has taken place and work continues to try and secure a new GP”,

(c) the local residents of Bulahdelah Hospital and the Bulahdelah Community Health Committee have undertaken extensive work and located a doctor who is willing to undertake the role of Visiting Medical Officer at Bulahdelah Hospital, who has previously worked as a VMO for Hunter New England Health, and

(d) despite the hard work of the local community the Minister for Health, Jillian Skinner, and the Premier Barry O’Farrell refuse to replace the Visiting Medical Officer position at Bulahdelah hospital, removing Bulahdelah’s front line medical services, closing their Emergency Department and reducing the nursing staff from a 24 hour service to a 14 hour service.

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2. That this House:

(a) calls on the Government to re-appoint a VMO, re-open the Emergency Department and restore the 24 hour nursing service to Bulahdelah Hospital, as these are front line medical services for the Bulahdelah community, and

(b) notes that the Premier, Barry O’Farrell, has stated front line services would be maintained under his Government and calls on both the Premier and the Minister for Health, the Honourable Jillian Skinner MP, to honour that commitment.

(Notice given 18 June 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 168)

1385. Ms Barham to move—

That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents, created since 1 January 2009, in the possession, custody or control of the Premier, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Minister for the Environment, the Office of Environment and Heritage, the Minister for Planning, the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, and the Minister for the North Coast, relating to coastal management and coastal protection works at Belongil Beach:

(a) any correspondence with any landowners, organisations or legal firms and any ministerial advice or briefing notes relating to the correspondence,

(b) any documents relating to meetings with any landowners, organisations or legal firms and any ministerial advice or briefing notes relating to the meetings, and

(Notice given 18 June 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 168)

1387. Mr Primrose to move—

1. That the Standing Committee on Law and Justice inquire into and report on the operation of section 44 of the Crimes Act 1900, and in particular:

(a) the efficacy of section 44 of the Crimes Act 1900 in preventing the abuse of the elderly, and

(b) the alternative legislative measures in place in other jurisdictions to deal with elder abuse.

2. That the Committee report by the last sitting day prior to the winter long adjournment in 2014.

(Notice given 19 June 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 169)

1389. Mr Foley to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) the Hills Centre has been an important and successful facility in the north west of Sydney for the last quarter century,

(b) the Government intends to demolish the Hills Centre in the very near future,

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(c) the local community does not want the Hills Centre demolished and has had massive support through Facebook and petitions for its retention,

(d) the Hills Centre hosts more than 120,000 people a year,

(e) almost all schools in the Hills area and North Western Sydney use the Hills Centre in some way,

(f) the Hills Centre is also used by many local community groups, including for Indian and Sri Lankan cultural events,

(g) it is the only theatre of its kind in Australia,

(h) the Centre has 1678 seats, and the next largest venue in the Hills can only seat 500,

(i) the Hills Shire Council has said it will not replace the Hills Centre,

(j) the Hills Centre cost $19 million to build but would now cost more than $50 million to replace,

(k) in the last three years those using the Hills Centre have paid $100,000 a year to council, and

(l) the closure will mean a loss of not only a performing arts centre but of open spaces surrounding the centre.

2. That this House calls on the Government to reverse its decision to demolish the Hills Centre.

(Notice given 25 June 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 171)

1391. Ms Barham to move—

1. That this House commends:

(a) the New South Wales State Government for their delivery on Thursday 20 September 2012 of a State Apology for Forced Adoption Practices,

(b) the Commonwealth Government for their delivery on Thursday 21 March 2013 of a National Apology for Forced Adoptions, and

(c) all of the other state and territory governments of Australia, each of whom has delivered or announced their intention to deliver an apology to those affected by forced adoption practices.

2. That this House acknowledges that offering apologies for an injustice is an essential step toward reconciliation and reparation, but that apology must be followed by ongoing efforts to recognise the harms caused and to provide support to those affected.

3. That this House calls on the Government to:

(a) establish an annual Day of Recognition of Forced Adoption Practices,

(b) construct a public memorial to commemorate the apology to those affected by forced adoption practices in New South Wales, and

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(c) develop information resources and a communications strategy to raise public awareness of past forced adoption practices and the traumatic effects of forced adoptions, and to highlight the support services available to those affected by forced adoption practices.

(Notice given 25 June 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 171)

1401. Ms Sharpe to move—

1. That General Purpose Standing Committee No. 3 inquire into and report on the potential impact of removal or reduction of the station access fee at Sydney Domestic and International Airports, and in particular:

(a) current patronage on the airport line,

(b) the impact of a fare reduction on patronage at Green Square and Mascot,

(d) the funding implications of removing or reducing the station access fee,

(e) the contract provisions in relation to the station access fee,

(f) potential benefits to Port Botany and congestion on roads in and around the airport, including the M5,

(g) other measures to increase patronage on the airport line, and

(h) any other related matter.

2. That the Committee report by Friday 28 February 2014.

(Notice given 26 June 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 172)

1402. Ms Voltz to move—

1. That this House notes:

(a) the requirements of section 14A(1) of the Constitution Act 1902 and clause 8 of the Constitution (Disclosures by Members) Regulation 1983 in relation to the disclosure of interests in real property,

(b) section 14A(2) of the Constitution Act 1902 which states: “(2) If a Member of either House of Parliament wilfully contravenes any regulation made under subsection (1), that House may, in accordance with subsection (3), declare his seat vacant and the seat of the Member shall thereupon become vacant.”, and

(c) reports published in the Sydney Morning Herald alleging that the Honourable Greg Pearce MLC failed to disclose his interests in relation to two properties in central Sydney and the north coast.

2. That the Privileges Committee inquire into and report on:

(a) whether, under section 14A(2) of the Constitution Act 1902, the Honourable Greg Pearce MLC, Minister for Finance and Services and Minister for the Illawarra, has contravened the requirements of clause 8 of the Constitution (Disclosures by Members) Regulation 9938 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 159—Wednesday 28 August 2013

1983 by failing to disclose his interests in relation to two properties in central Sydney and the north coast,

(b) whether any sanctions should be enforced in relation to the conduct of Mr Pearce in this matter, and

(c) what action the House should resolve to take in response to any findings made by the Committee in the course of its inquiry into the above matters.

3. That the Committee have power to take evidence, and to send for persons, papers, records and things.

4. That leave be given to Members and Officers of the Legislative Council to appear and give evidence to the Committee in relation to the above inquiry.

(Notice given 26 June 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 172)

1403. Ms Voltz to move—

1. That this House, pursuant to section 73(1) of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988, refers to the Independent Commission Against Corruption for investigation and report whether the Minister for Finance and Services and Minister for the Illawarra, the Honourable Greg Pearce MLC, has engaged in corrupt conduct, having regard to the following matters:

(a) the Director General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s recent finding that Mr Pearce breached the Ministerial Code of Conduct by using taxpayer resources to travel to Canberra on personal business on 3 June 2013,

(b) statements made by Mr Pearce and his office on 3 and 4 June 2013, in particular claims that Mr Pearce travelled to Canberra on 3 June 2013 for official business and visited the Tralee development site,

(d) reports that Mr Pearce may have misused taxpayer resources by travelling interstate to attend a number of major sporting events,

(e) reports that Mr Pearce may have failed to properly disclose and declare certain property- related pecuniary interests,

(f) the appointments made by Mr Pearce of political donors and personal associates of himself or his staff, to Government positions or boards,

(g) reports published in the Daily Telegraph on 17 and 18 June 2013 that insurance companies represented by lobbyists Premier State were given inappropriate levels of access to Mr Pearce and his staff throughout the development of policy changes relating to Compulsory Third Party insurance, and

(h) reports that Mr Pearce’s Deputy Chief of Staff and her husband, Premier State Director Mr David Begg, were hosted by insurer Suncorp Group at last year’s Melbourne Cup, at a time when Mr Pearce was considering policy changes relating to Compulsory Third Party insurance.

2. That a message be forwarded to the Legislative Assembly conveying the terms of the resolution agreed to this day and, pursuant to section 73(1) of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988, requesting that the Legislative Assembly pass a similar resolution.

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1404. Dr Faruqi to move—

That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents created since 1 July 2012 in the possession, custody or control of the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, the Minister for the Environment, the Office of Environment and Heritage, and the New South Wales Environmental Protection Authority:

(a) all documents relating to the report entitled “Pollution Reduction Program 4.2 Particulate Emissions from Coal Trains”, prepared for the Australian Rail Track Corporation by Katestone Environmental Pty Ltd, including but not limited to any drafts of the report and any correspondence that mentions the report or drafts of the report, and

(b) any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of the House.

(Notice given 27 June 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 173)

1405. Ms Barham to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to develop and provide for the publication of measures that indicate the wellbeing of people, communities and ecosystems in the State.

(Wellbeing Indicators Bill)

(Notice given 27 June 2013)

1406. Ms Barham to move—

That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of the passing of this resolution the following documents, correspondence, ministerial advice and briefing notes in the possession, custody or control of the Premier, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Minister for Primary Industries, the Department of Primary Industries, the Minister for Trade and Investment, and NSW Trade & Investment:

(a) all documents created between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2006 relating to the review, audit and dismissal of Byron Shire Council as managers of Crown Caravan Parks in Byron Shire, and

(b) any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of the House.

(Notice given 27 June 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 173)

1408. Mr Shoebridge to move—

That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents, not previously provided to the House as a result of an order for papers, in the possession, custody or control of the Department of Finance and Services or the Minister for Finance and Services, created since 1 January 2012:

(a) any actuarial advice, financial modelling, reports and associated briefing materials produced regarding the financial implications of reforms to compulsory third party insurance in New South Wales,

(b) any reports, including drafts, considered by the Department of Finance and Services in relation to reform of the compulsory third party insurance scheme in New South Wales, 9940 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 159—Wednesday 28 August 2013

(c) any records of meetings, emails or other communications between the Minister, his staff, or the Department and Premier State – Corporate Advisory and Public Affairs consultancy regarding or relating to insurance matters, and

(d) any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of the House.

(Notice given 20 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 174)

1412. Mr Shoebridge to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) there are ongoing and legitimate community concerns in relation to the adequacy of sentencing in New South Wales for offences involving the sexual abuse of children,

(b) at a minimum, the public and elected representatives expect the justice system to treat child sexual assault as no less a crime than sexual assault of an adult,

(c) the most recent and robust analysis of sentencing data makes it clear that there is an unexplained, and disturbing divergence between sentences received by offenders who commit child sexual assault as against sentences for similar offences involving the sexual assault of adults, namely: (i) the BOCSAR Sentencing Snapshot for Child Sexual Assault (No 68, revised May 2013) found that “Prison penalties were imposed on 75 per cent of offenders convicted of aggravated child sexual assault, with an average aggregate sentence of 68 months, and an average minimum term of 39 months”, (ii) the BOCSAR Sentencing Snapshot for Sexual Assault (No 72, revised January 2012), which excluded child sexual assault, found that “Prison penalties were imposed on 85 per cent of offenders convicted of aggravated child sexual assault, with an average aggregate sentence of 78 months, and an average minimum term of 48 months”,

(d) there is no adequate explanation for why the average sentences for aggravated child sexual assault are substantially less than the average sentences for aggravated sexual assault of adults, and

(e) in cases of historical child sexual abuse there is significant concern as to the operation of the sentencing principle established in R v MJR (2002) 54 NSWLR 368 that provides where sentencing regimes were more lenient at the time the offence was committed, the offender is to be given the benefit of this more lenient regime.

2. That the Standing Committee on Law and Justice inquire into and report on the adequacy of sentencing in New South Wales for child sexual assault offences, and in particular:

(a) the differences in average sentences for aggravated child sexual assault compared with the same offences where the victim is an adult,

(b) appropriate recommendations to address issues raised, and

(Notice given 20 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 174)

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1414. Ms Westwood to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) on 27 June 2013, the Council on the Ageing (COTA) NSW held a half-day Parliamentary Forum titled ‘Let’s talk about dying – a conversation about end of life issues’,

(b) the forum explored a number of the challenging issues around dying and death, and

(c) the forum generated a great deal of interest amongst COTA NSW members and the general public which resulted in maximum attendance.

2. That this House commends COTA NSW for this important initiative.

3. That the Standing Committee on Social Issues inquire into and report on the social, health, legal and financial aspects of end of life decision making and, in particular, palliative care, information and support services, advanced care directives, health care treatment and personal choices about death, including assisted dying.

(Notice given 20 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 174)

1415. Mr Shoebridge to move—

That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents, created since 30 September 2012, in the possession, custody or control of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure or NSW Planning and Infrastructure, relating to the NSW Planning Review White Paper, the Exposure Planning Bill 2013 and the Exposure Planning Administration Bill 2013 released on 16 April 2013, excluding submissions and any other documents published on the NSW Planning and Infrastructure website:

(a) any document relating or referring to the drafting of the content of the NSW Planning Review White Paper created prior to its release on 16 April 2013,

(b) any document relating or referring to the drafting of the Exposure Planning Bill 2013 or the Exposure Planning Administration Bill 2013 prior to their release on 16 April 2013,

(c) any document relating or referring to meetings between the Minister and lobbyists or stakeholders prior to the release of the NSW Planning Review White Paper, the Exposure Planning Bill 2013 and the Exposure Planning Administration Bill 2013 on 16 April 2013,

(d) any correspondence between the Minister and lobbyists or stakeholders prior to the release of the NSW Planning Review White Paper, the Exposure Planning Bill 2013 and the Exposure Planning Administration Bill 2013 on 16 April 2013, and

(e) any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of the House.

(Notice given 20 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 174)

1416. Mr Shoebridge to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) the original proponent of a planned resort at Lot 490 in Kingscliff has withdrawn from the development,

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(b) local residents have long argued that this land should be restored as a wildlife corridor and reserve and indicated a willingness through the local Dune Care group to assist in this restoration, and

(c) the land is of significant conservation value, with The Millennium Seed Project at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew keen to collect seeds from at least one of the endangered plant species on Lot 490.

2. That this House calls on the Government to:

(a) ensure that any further use of the land is of benefit to the community as a passive recreation area, wildlife corridor and public reserve,

(b) ensure that an independent environmental survey be made of Lot 490 before considering any future proposals for development or remediation of the land, and

(c) consider the re-reservation of the land as a Coastal Reserve zoned E2 with a new Plan of Management in line with community expectations.

(Notice given 20 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 174)

1418. Dr Kaye to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) reports of draft material relating to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Fifth Assessment Report, scheduled for release in September 2013, indicate that: (i) current estimates of the degree of certainty that that anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions are driving changers observed globally are now at 95 per cent, up from 90 per cent in the 2007 Assessment Report and 66 per cent in the 2001 report, (ii) sea-levels could rise by 82 centimetres this century,

(b) while the science of predicting the impacts of global greenhouse gas emissions on the climate is imperfect, the growing certainty of the consequences for humanity, the planet and the economy demands a strict risk-management response that moves to rapidly cut anthropogenic emissions to zero,

(c) the Federal Coalition Opposition’s Direct Action Plan will reward the big polluters and fail to reduce the nation’s emissions by even the promised 5 per cent while the repeal of the carbon price will undermine employment in the renewable energy industry and encourage increased carbon intensity, and

(d) the Federal Labor Government’s plan to float the carbon price will result in a deep slide in the price, creating uncertainty and stymying development in the renewable energy industry.

2. That this House calls on the O’Farrell Government to recognise the urgency of reducing the state’s emissions and the likely failure of any federal action to meaningfully respond to climate change regardless of which party wins the September election by:

(a) abandoning plans for two new fossil fuel power stations at Mt Piper and Bayswater,

(b) stopping the privatisation of the electricity industry that will lock New South Wales into carbon-intense electricity generation for decades to come,

(c) working with households and industry to assist them to reduce their power bills and carbon footprints with a meaningful rooftop solar bonus scheme and energy efficiency standards and assistance, 9943 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 159—Wednesday 28 August 2013

(d) withdrawing the Draft Wind Energy Planning Guidelines and work with the industry to attract new investment and jobs and develop new mechanisms for community ownership of windfarms,

(e) investing in new solar thermal power stations with overnight storage, and

(f) ending the ideological and partisan war on the carbon price by removing the misleading statements that retailers have been forced to place on household power bills.

(Notice given 20 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 174)

1420. Mr Buckingham to move—

1. That this House notes:

(a) that the Government announced amendments to the Mining SEPP on 19 February that, if gazetted, would prohibit coal seam gas mining on horse studs and wineries and within 2km of some residential areas,

(b) that until gazetted, provides no protections to residents in Western Sydney, the Southern Highlands, Gloucester, the Hunter Valley, the Northern Rivers or any other area covered by exploration licences,

(c) that the Premier said that these amendments would be in place within 6 weeks, and it is now 6 months since this announcement, and

(d) that the community wants certainty in ensuring protection from coal seam gas mining, and wants the SEPP exclusion zones extended to prohibit coal seam gas mining on agricultural land, water catchments and sensitive environmental places.

2. That this House calls on the Government to:

(a) Gazette these amendments to the Mining SEPP with provisions that: (i) extend the SEPP to include other unconventional gas exploration, such as shale and tight sands, (ii) impose 2km exclusion zones around all residences in NSW, not just urban areas, (iii) prohibit unconventional gas mining on agricultural land, water catchments and sensitive environmental places, (iv) remove loopholes that allow councils to opt-out of its provisions, and

(b) initiate a Royal Commission to investigate the grant and operation of petroleum titles as well as the regulation of the coal seam gas industry under the Petroleum (Onshore) Act.

(Notice given 21 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 175)

1422. Ms Barham to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) libraries are a fundamental part of the educational and cultural vibrancy of community,

(b) providing life learning and opportunities for social interaction,

(c) under the terms of the Library Act 1939, the State Library of New South Wales administers the Government’s Public Library Grants and Subsidies program, which provides funding on an annual basis to local authorities to assist in the provision of public library services throughout New South Wales,

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(d) Arts NSW, via the New South Wales state cultural institutions, manage significant cultural heritage collections and provide services and programs throughout the state, and together, these institutions provide a unique and irreplaceable archive of the state’s history and contemporary culture, and

(e) the Library Act 1939 and the Library Regulation state that: (i) “State and Local Government authorities work collaboratively together to enable public libraries in New South Wales to meet the evolving needs and demands of the community”, (ii) the age of a collection is a key consideration when determining the adequacy of a public library, (iii) the Library Council of NSW “Age of Collections” standards states that at least 49 per cent of the collection has been purchased in the last five years and 90 per cent of the collection has been purchased in the last 10 years, (iv) the size of a public library’s collection should respond to the changing and growing size of a community.

2. That this House notes that:

(a) in 1939, New South Wales councils were eligible for a subsidy from the Government for the provision of library services, and under section 13(2)(b) of the original Library Act 1939 the subsidy was set at one shilling per resident within the council area,

(b) in 1952, the subsidy rate under the Library Act was set at one shilling and sixpence per resident within a council area,

(c) in 1979-80, $8,478,905 was spent by the Government on public library services while total local government expenditure in 1980 was $ 27,517,031,

(d) in 2010-11, expenditure by local government on public library services was $314,284,780, whereas expenditure by the Government was $25, 538,000, which includes $2 million for the Country Library fund, and

(e) from 1979-80 to 2010-11, the per centage of funding provided by local government to public libraries increased from 74.6 per cent of the total funding on an annual basis to 92.5 per cent, while Government funding decreased from 23.6 per cent to 7.5 per cent on an annual basis.

3. That this House calls on the Government to:

(a) review the subsidy rate of $1.85 prescribed in the Library Regulation 2010 and index the subsidy rate to consumer price index (CPI), and

(b) review restoring Government funding for public libraries from the current 7.5 per cent to 20 per cent.

(Notice given 21 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 175)

1424. Mr Buckingham to move—

1. That this House notes:

(a) that the Manning Valley, including towns such as Bulahdelah, Taree and Wingham are covered by Pangea Oil and Gas Pty Ltd PEL 476,

(b) that this licence expired on 11 November 2012 which Pangea is seeking to renew, and

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(c) that people in the Manning Valley do not want coal seam gas, as demonstrated by their numerous public meetings, submissions, letters, media statements and demonstrations opposing coal seam gas.

2. That this House calls on the Government to:

(a) listen to the communities in the Manning Valley and refuse the renewal of PEL 476, and

(b) initiate a Royal Commission to investigate the grant and operation of titles under the Petroleum Onshore Act.

(Notice given 21 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 175)

1425. Mr Lynn to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) the 47th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan that occurred on 18 August in 1966,

(b) more than 60,000 Australians who served in the Vietnam War now commemorate this day as Vietnam Veterans Day,

(c) Ken Foster, the national president of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia, says 47 years on, the Battle of Long Tan remains a powerful episode in the collective psyche of those who served in the Vietnam War.

2. That this House pays tribute to the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith, the Officer Commanding D Company, 6 RAR SG MC and supports his call for the Federal Government to properly recognise the men who fought in the Battle.

3. That this House apologises for the betrayal of Vietnam Veterans by radical organisers of the Moratorium Movement during the war.

(Notice given 21 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 175)

1426. Ms Cotsis to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) the Liberal dominated Hawkesbury City Council has increased rates by way of a redistribution between different categories and sub-categories of properties of up to 47 per cent,

(b) this decision has adversely impacted a large number of community members, especially families, small businesses and pensioners,

(c) on Tuesday 13 August 2013, the Honourable Sophie Cotsis attended a ratepayer rally of approximately 200 people at Hawkesbury Council where, at the invitation of the group ‘Hawkesbury Rates Disgrace’, she spoke along with Ms Susan Templeman, the Labor candidate for the Federal seat of Macquarie, and a number of local community members,

(d) the Shadow Minister for Local Government called on the Mayor to meet with a delegation of ratepayers and reconsider the decision of the Liberal dominated council,

(e) the Mayor accepted the invitation and listened to the serious concerns of struggling ratepayers, but declined to reconsider the decision,

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(f) at the subsequent Council meeting that evening, the community rallied and made passionate speeches calling on the Mayor and councilors to reconsider their decision to increase rates and to properly consult with the community, and

(g) many struggling homeowners face the prospect of having to sell because of the massive rise in rates.

2. That this House:

(a) condemns the Liberal dominated Hawkesbury City Council’s decision to increase rates by up to 47 per cent, thereby causing hardship for many ratepayers,

(b) calls on Hawkesbury City Council to reconsider this decision, and

(Notice given 21 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 175)

1429. Mr Buckingham to move—

1. That this House notes:

(a) the Government’s proposed ‘resource significance’ amendments to the Mining SEPP which were announced on 29 July 2013 seek to “promote the development of significant mineral resources” in the state,

(b) this SEPP makes the economic significance of the resource the principal consideration in assessing a mining development application, thereby elevating economic considerations over social and environmental impacts,

(c) that many in the community see this SEPP amendment as an attempt by this Government to overrule the court’s decision in the Bulga Warkworth case, which found the impacts proposed by Rio Tinto’s mine expansion as significant and unacceptable,

(d) that the Government has joined with Rio Tinto to appeal the decision of the Land and Environment Court, and

(e) that on August 14, hundreds of people gathered outside the Supreme Court to protest the Government’s agenda of putting big mining companies ahead of communities and the environment.

2. That this House calls on the Government to:

(a) listen to the Bulga community, the NSW Farmers Association and the people of NSW and withdraw the proposed ‘resource significance’ amendments to the Mining SEPP,

(b) respect the judgement of the Land & Environment Court and the unacceptable impacts the Warkworth expansion would have on the residents of Bulga, and withdraw from the Supreme Court appeal, and

(c) initiate a Royal Commission to investigate the grant and operation of mining titles as well as the regulation of the mining industry under the Mining Act.

(Notice given 21 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 175)

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1431. Dr Kaye to move—

That General Purpose Standing Committee No. 5 inquire into and report on the role of the Government in regulating free-range labelling of chicken, turkey, duck and pig products, including eggs, and in particular:

(a) the effectiveness of regulatory arrangements in facilitating the accurate and consistent use of the term ‘free-range’,

(b) the complaints handling process relating to free-range standards and labelling,

(d) differences between the various free-range standards and accreditation schemes, and

(e) any other relevant matter.

(Notice given 22 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 176)

1434. Ms Sharpe to move—

That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents created since 1 July 2012 in relation to the Department of Education and Communities’ current Total Asset Management (TAM) Plan, in the possession, custody or control of the Premier, the Minister for Education, the Treasurer, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, NSW Treasury or the Department of Education and Communities:

(a) all documents, including but not limited to emails and records of phone conversations, relating to the Department of Education and Communities’ current Total Asset Management Plan,

(b) all documents, including but not limited to emails and records of phone conversations, relating to maintenance requests from schools, regional offices or Principal Networks,

(c) all documents, including but not limited to emails and records of phone conversations, regarding demountables, including the most up to date list of demountables, and figures on demountable replacement, including plans for replacement and identified replacement locations,

(d) all documents, including but not limited to emails and records of phone conversations, regarding the school fence priority list,

(e) any correspondence sent to the Premier, Minister for Education or Treasurer by other members of Parliament in relation to maintenance requests from schools, regional offices or Principal Networks or the current Total Asset Management Plan, and

(f) any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of the House.

(Notice given 27 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 177)

1435. Mr Buckingham to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) the Chief Scientist released her initial report on coal seam gas activities on 30 July 2013,

(b) in her report the Chief Scientist: (i) confirms “wide-ranging community concerns about CSG”, (ii) notes that industry and government “face significant challenges going forward”, 9948 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 159—Wednesday 28 August 2013

(iii) acknowledges “CSG extraction, like all forms of energy production, poses human health and environmental challenges”,

(c) the Chief Scientist makes five recommendations, which are aimed at the Government showing that it has the intention and capacity to oversee the introduction of a new industry, including: (i) the establishment of a world class extraction and regulatory regime that insists on world’s best practice and has high levels of transparency, (ii) the establishment of whole of environment data repository, (iii) whole-of-state baseline subsidence mapping, (iv) mandatory training and certification of all coal seam gas personnel, (v) further research on cumulative impact assessment and development of sophisticated predictive underground models, and

(d) the initial report: (i) highlights the gaps in scientific data relating to coal seam gas, particularly in regards to water connectivity and fugitive emissions, (ii) does not promote adherence to the precautionary principle, which would suggest the industry does not go ahead while there is scientific uncertainty, (iii) does not address the impacts of coal seam gas development on biodiversity in detail, (iv) does not take into account the impact further fossil fuel exploitation will have on climate change, when analysed in the context of the urgent need to keep 60 to 80 per cent of fossil fuel reserves in the ground if we are to limit global warming to less than 2°C.

2. That this House calls on the Government to:

(a) put a moratorium on the coal seam gas industry until Government implements in full all five of the Chief Scientist’s recommendations, and until the release of the Chief Scientist’s final report,

(b) adhere to the precautionary principle, and where there is insufficient data or scientific uncertainty, refuse further coal seam gas licence or development approvals, and

(c) enshrine exclusion zones into law, so that coal seam gas activities are prohibited within 2 kilometres of dwellings, on agricultural land, and in water catchments and sensitive environmental areas.

(Notice given 27 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 177)

1436. Ms Ficarra to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) the 2013 GIO National Wheelchair Rugby Championship took place at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre between Wednesday 14 and Friday 16 August 2013,

(b) the Honourable Graham Annesley MP, Minister for Sport and Recreation, officially welcomed elite Wheelchair Rugby players from both Australia and New Zealand during a special reception on Tuesday 13 August 2013,

(c) Minister Annesley announced at the Championships that the O’Farrell Government will provide $5,000 in funding towards the NSW Wheelchair Rugby Development Program,

(d) wheelchair rugby is a vibrant Paralympic sport which is enjoying growing popularity in Australia and beyond, and

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(e) the Championships ended with the triumph of the Suncorp Queensland Cyclones, who defeated Victoria Protect Thunder, 63 to 48.

2. That this House acknowledges:

(a) that, in its support for a major Paralympic sport, the O’Farrell Government is seeking to celebrate and foster rugby in all its diversity, and

(b) all those that competed and officiated at the GIO National Wheelchair Rugby Championships, particularly the Championship winners, the Suncorp Queensland Cyclones, runners-up Victoria Protect Thunder, and both Vero New Zealand Te Waka Hou and the GIO NSW Gladiators, who competed for the bronze, with the former’s victory.

(Notice given 27 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 177)

1437. Mr Shoebridge to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) Pittwater Council currently has the ongoing responsibility for a crown land reserve known as Beeby Park in Mona Vale,

(b) the site is an acknowledged wildlife corridor and is used as a play space for the neighbouring Girl Guides Hall,

(c) Pittwater Council has plans to develop the majority of this site into a bitumen car park as part of the Kitchener Park Plan of Management,

(d) it has been claimed that this is to rectify a shortcoming in parking at Kitchener Park though there have been no parking studies undertaken to support this,

(e) there are concerns that the car park will be used for the local shopping precinct, despite the fact that such a use is inconsistent with the Crown Lands Act 1989, and

(f) works are slated to begin on 27 August 2013.

2. That this House recognises the work of the Save Beeby Park Committee to raise awareness of council’s plans for this site.

3. That this House calls on the Minister for Crown Lands to intervene to ensure that this precious green pocket in Mona Vale is not destroyed against community wishes.

(Notice given 27 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 177)

1438. Ms Ficarra to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) on 6 June 2013, the American Australian Association held a Benefit Dinner at the State Convention Centre in honour of Mr Richard Warburton AO LVO and Mr Andrew Liveris,

(b) Mr Richard Warburton AO LVO is currently Chairman of Westfield Retail Trust, Magellan Flagship Fund and Citigroup Pty Ltd, Chairman of the Commonwealth Studies Conference, Vice Chair of the Council on Australian Latin American Relations, a Member of the Advisory Council of the Centre for Social Impact, a former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dupont Australia and New Zealand, has worked with Dupont 9950 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 159—Wednesday 28 August 2013

for 30 years in marketing, manufacturing, technical and management roles in Australia, United States of America and Thailand, was a Board Member of the Reserve Bank of Australia, was a Chairman of the Australian Board of Taxation and Chairman of Caltex Australia Ltd, David Jones Ltd, Goldfields Ltd, Tandou Ltd and Wool International, and was a Director of Southcorp Ltd, Tabcorp Holdings Ltd, Nufarm Ltd and other companies, and

(c) Mr Andrew Liveris is President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Dow Chemical Company, has been a member of Dow’s Board of Directors since February 2004, Chief Executive Officer since November 2004 and was elected as Chairman of the Board effective 1 April 2006, holds a bachelor’s degree with first-class-honors in Chemical Engineering from the University of Queensland, was awarded an honorary doctorate in science by his alma mater as well as being named Alumnus of the Year, was appointed Inaugural Chair to The University of Queensland in America Foundation in 2011, his career has spanned the continents of Asia and North America, with roles in manufacturing, engineering, sales, marketing, and business and general management with his reign as Chief Executive Officer, Dow being ranked 15th on Corporate Responsibility Officer (CRO) Magazine’s list of top 100 best corporate citizens of 2008, he serves as Co-Chair of President Obama’s Advanced Manufacturing Partnership, has authored ‘Make it in America’, Chairs the United States of America Business Council, is Vice Chair of the Business Roundtable, is a member of the President of the United States of America’s Export Council and sits on the Board of IBM and the Special Olympics.

2. That this House acknowledges:

(a) the Board of Directors of the American Australian Association, being Malcolm Binks AO, Mark Baillie, Hon Michael Baume AO, Jeffrey Browne, Andrew Butcher, Frances Cassidy, Sir Leo Hielscher AC, Dr Graham Macdonald, Greg Medcraft, Hon John Olsen AO, James Rees, Ian Saines, Ezekiel Solomon AM and Dr Michael Warczak OAM,

(b) the Dinner Chairpersons, being Kim Williams, Frank Lowy AC, Leigh Clifford AO, Prof Bates Gill, Prof Peter Hoj, Gregg Johnston, Stephen H Roberts, Bill Marynissen, Mike McGrath, Anthony Pratt; Darren Thomas; Co-Chairpersons: Christian Bennett, Mark Baillie, Gail Kelly, Craig Drummond, Tom Harleym Chris Lawton, Prof Peter Gray, Glenn Cooper, Dennis McDonald and Mark Monaghan, and

(c) those granted Fellowships by the Education Fund, being Michael Pucket, Natalie Smillman, Caitlan Breare, Ryan Edwards, Sarah Ryan, Tony Aitchison, Maria Wang, Maryam Jahanshahi, Stanley Artap, Nicholas Blair, Julie Fetherston, Elizabeth Mason, Caroline O’Brien, Ligaya Maceda, Sean Murphy, Megan Brewer, Monkol Lek, Gita Pendharkar, Rachel Dreyer, Dr Ling San Lau, Rebekah Grindlay, Jason Ross, Samuel Boone, Steve Doo, Tamara Hartke, Robert Hoelzle and Yashar Kalani.

3. That this House notes that the event was addressed by Peter Macreadie, Rachelle Johnson, Rebecca Sweet, Jason Ross, the Honourable Andrew Stoner MP, Deputy Premier, His Excellency United States of America Ambassador Jeffrey L Bleich, the Honourable John Howard AC OM, Tony Shepherd AO, Professor Peter Hoj, the Honourable Julia Gillard MP, then Prime Minister, Andrew Liveris and the Honourable Julie Bishop MP, Deputy Leader of the Federal Opposition.

4. That this House congratulates and commends the American Australian Association and its Board, Mr Richard Warburton AO LVO and Mr Andrew Liveris for their outstanding achievements and all Fellowship recipients.

(Notice given 27 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 177)

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1439. Mr Shoebridge to move—

1. That this House notes with concern:

(a) the adverse heritage impacts of any plan by the Government for the sale and long-term lease of social housing at Millers Point,

(b) community concerns that the Government is considering reducing current heritage protections for Millers Point and the Rocks, and

(c) that the loss of public housing would threaten the legacy of community campaigns, including the Green Bans movement, which saved Millers Point and the Rocks and resulted in important planning and heritage legislation in New South Wales.

2. That this House recognises:

(a) that protecting heritage must include maintaining strong social and historical connections with communities to the built and natural environment,

(b) the deep connections and ongoing contribution of Millers Point social housing residents to the area’s maritime and political history, and

(c) cultural heritage is enriched by ensuring that people from diverse backgrounds, including low income and other disadvantaged communities, have access to social housing in all parts of Sydney.

3. That this House calls on the Government to:

(a) abandon plans to sell-off social housing at Millers Point and instead work with residents groups to protect their homes and heritage values, and

(b) retain and strengthen heritage protections to ensure that the unique community and heritage of Millers Point and the Rocks is saved for current and future generations.

(Notice given 27 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 177)

1440. Mr Lynn to move—

1. That this House notes:

(a) the 68th anniversary of the tragic accident in Kapooka when 26 Sappers lost their lives at the Engineers Training Area,

(b) that on 21 May 1945, in a single blinding flash of gelignite, 26 young lives were snuffed out in an underground bunker,

(c) that when they buried the victims three days later, half of the population of Wagga Wagga, being 7000 men, women and children, lined the streets to bow their heads at the passing parade of coffins, and it remains to this day the nation’s largest military funeral, and

(d) at the time, the Wagga Daily newspaper wrote: “Once in uniform, a person is a soldier of the King, and should death come swiftly in peaceful surrounds far removed from the battlegrounds, a life has been given for the King, as surely as if the soldier had died in combat!”.

2. That this House pays tribute to the 26 servicemen who lost their lives that day.

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1441. Ms Ficarra to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) on 15 August 2013, Qantas unveiled the integration of its QantasLink and Qantas Domestic services into one terminal, Terminal Three, at Sydney Airport,

(b) this consolidation of Qantas’ domestic operations within one terminal at Sydney Airport will provide a streamlined and improved experience for regional passengers making ongoing journeys aboard other Qantas domestic flights,

(c) the Honourable Andrew Stoner MP, Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services, attended a special ceremony to mark the occasion, and

(d) the integration project is in line with the Government’s $30 million, three-year partnership with Qantas to promote Sydney and regional New South Wales to the world.

2. That this House acknowledges:

(a) the efforts of Qantas and the New South Wales Liberals and Nationals Government to promote Sydney and regional New South Wales, and

(b) the benefits brought about by the recent integration of Qantas’ domestic services at Sydney Domestic Airport for regional passengers and the New South Wales economy.

(Notice given 27 August 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 177)

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COMMITTEE REPORTS—ORDERS OF THE DAY

(Debate on committee reports takes precedence after Questions on Tuesdays until 6.30 pm according to sessional order)

1. Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters: Report No. 3/55 entitled “Review of the Parliamentary Electorates and Elections Act 1912 and the Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981”, dated May 2013: resumption of the adjourned debate (27 August 2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That the House take note of the report—Dr Phelps. (10 minutes)

2. General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4: Report No. 27 entitled “The use of cannabis for medical purposes”, dated May 2013: resumption of the adjourned debate (27 August 2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak (on behalf of Mrs Mitchell): That the House take note of the report—Revd Mr Nile. (10 minutes)

3. Standing Committee on State Development: Report No. 37 entitled “Adequacy of water storages in New South Wales”, dated June 2013: resumption of the adjourned debate (20 August 2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Colless: That the House take note of the report—Dr Phelps. (10 minutes)

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4. Standing Committee on Social Issues: Report No. 47 entitled “Same-sex marriage law in New South Wales’, dated July 2013: resumption of the adjourned debate (20 August 2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Blair: That the House take note of the report—Mr Blair speaking. (15 minutes remaining)

5. General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2: Report No. 40 entitled “Drug and alcohol treatment’, dated August 2013: resumption of the adjourned debate (20 August 2013) of the question on the motion of Ms Ficarra: That the House take note of the report—Ms Ficarra speaking. (15 minutes remaining)

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BUDGET ESTIMATES—TAKE NOTE DEBATE

(Debate on Budget Estimates takes precedence after debate on committee reports on Tuesdays according to sessional order)

1. Budget Estimates 2013-2014: resumption of adjourned debate (27 August 2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Gay: That the House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers for the financial year 2013-2014—Mr Blair speaking. (1 minute remaining)

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BUSINESS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION

THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2013

GOVERNMENT BUSINESS—NOTICE OF MOTION

(Debate on Government Business notice of motion no. 1 takes precedence of all other business on the Notice Paper on 19 September 2013 until 1.00 pm, according to resolution of the House of 21 August 2013)

1. Mr Gay to move—

1. That this House notes that:

(a) 2013 marks the 25th anniversary of the modern committee system in the Legislative Council, and

(b) the committee system began in 1988 with the establishment of the Standing Committees on Social Issues and State Development followed by the establishment of the Standing Committee on Law and Justice in 1995 and the General Purpose Standing Committees in 1997.

2. That this House notes:

(a) the significant contribution to the committee system made by former and current members of this House, along with the valuable contribution of individuals and representatives of community organisations who have participated in committee inquiries, and

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(b) that the work of the modern committee system will be celebrated and reflected on at a seminar to be held on Friday 20 September 2013 at Parliament House.

3. That this House notes that the work of committees has continued, and will continue, to enable the Legislative Council to effectively:

(a) hold the Government to account,

(b) allow for community engagement in the parliamentary process, and

(Notice given 20 August 2013)

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TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013

BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE—ORDER OF THE DAY

1. Sessional order—Written questions: resumption of the interrupted debate (8 May 2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Gay:

1. That during the present session and unless otherwise ordered:

(a) members other than the Leader of the Opposition may lodge not more than nine written questions each per sitting week, and

(b) the Leader of the Opposition may lodge not more than twelve written questions per sitting week.

2. That the Procedure Committee review and report on the sessional order for written questions after it has been in operation for six months.

Upon which Ms Fazio has moved: That the question be amended as follows:

1. Insert before paragraph 1 “That the Procedure Committee inquire into and report on the following proposed sessional order:”.

2. Omit paragraph 2—Mr Veitch speaking.

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THURSDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2013

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS

ITEMS IN THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

* 1. Firearms Legislation Amendment Bill 2011: resumption of the adjourned debate (22 August 2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That this bill be now read a second time—Revd Mr Nile speaking. (12 minutes remaining)

(Item no. 34)

(Second postponement 3 May 2012)

* 2. National Park Estate (South-Western Cypress Reservations) Amendment Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (22 August 2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Brown: That this bill be now read a second time—Dr Phelps speaking. (12 minutes remaining)

(Item no. 53)

(Third postponement 13 September 2012)

* 5. Graffiti Control Amendment (Racist Graffiti) Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (22 August 2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Secord: That this bill be now read a second time— Ms Fazio speaking. (19 minutes remaining)

(Item no. 847)

(Second postponement 9 May 2013)

* Council bill

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BILLS REFERRED TO SELECT OR STANDING COMMITTEES

* 1. Education Amendment (Ethics Classes Repeal) Bill 2011

Referred to General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2 on 11 November 2011 for inquiry and report.

* Council bill

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CONTINGENT NOTICES OF MOTIONS

1. TAKE NOTE OF PAPER

Contingent on the President, a Minister, any member or the Clerk tabling any report or document, member to move after notices of motions: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow the moving of a motion forthwith “That the House take note of the paper (to be stated).”

2. INSTRUCTION TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Contingent on a motion being agreed to for the second reading of any bill: That standing orders be suspended to allow the moving of a motion forthwith for an instruction to the committee of the whole in relation to the bill.

3. PRECEDENCE OF ITEM OF BUSINESS

Contingent on the President calling on any notice of motion or the Clerk being called upon to read any order of the day: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow the moving of a motion forthwith that a particular order of the day or motion on the Notice Paper be called on forthwith.

4. PASSING OF BILL THROUGH ALL STAGES

Contingent on any bill being presented by the Legislative Assembly to the Legislative Council for its concurrence and having been read by the Council for the first time: That standing orders be suspended to allow the passing of the bill through all its remaining stages during the present or any one sitting of the House.

5. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE

Contingent on the House on any day concluding its consideration of any item of business and prior to the House proceeding to the consideration of another item of business: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow the moving of a motion forthwith relating to the conduct of the business of the House.

6. PRECEDENCE OF BUSINESS AFTER PRAYERS

Contingent on the President having read the prayers: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow the moving of a motion forthwith that a particular order of the day or motion on the Notice Paper be called on forthwith.

Given by:

Ms Fazio Mr Gallacher Dr Kaye Mr Foley Mr Gay Mr Pearce

(Notice given 4 May 2011)

Mr Ajaka Ms Ficarra Mr Primrose Mr Borsak Mr Lynn Ms Sharpe Mr Brown Mr Mason-Cox Mr Shoebridge Mr Buckingham Mr Moselmane Mr Veitch Mr Colless Revd Mr Nile Ms Voltz Ms Cotsis Mrs Pavey Ms Westwood Mr Donnelly Dr Phelps

(Notice given 5 May 2011)

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Ms Barham

(Notice given 24 May 2011)

Mr Searle Mr Secord

(Notice given 14 June 2011)

Mr Whan

(Notice given 2 August 2011)

Mr Green

(Notice given 5 August 2011)

Mr Clarke

(Notice given 9 September 2011)

Mr Wong

(Notice given 18 June 2013)

Dr Faruqi

(Notice given 26 June 2013)

7. PRECEDENCE OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

Contingent on the President calling on any notice of motion or the Clerk being called upon to read any order of the day: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow the moving of a motion forthwith that a particular order of the day on the Notice Paper of government business be called on forthwith.

8. CENSURE OF MINISTER

Contingent on any Minister failing to table documents in accordance with an order of the House: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow a motion to be moved forthwith for censure of the Minister.

9. CONTEMPT OF HOUSE

Given by:

Ms Fazio Mr Foley Dr Kaye

(Notice given 4 May 2011)

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Mr Borsak Mr Moselmane Mr Veitch Mr Brown Revd Mr Nile Ms Voltz Mr Buckingham Mr Primrose Ms Westwood Ms Cotsis Ms Sharpe Mr Donnelly Mr Shoebridge

(Notice given 5 May 2011)

Ms Barham

(Notice given 24 May 2011)

Mr Searle Mr Secord

(Notice given 14 June 2011)

Mr Whan

(Notice given 2 August 2011)

Mr Green

(Notice given 5 August 2011)

Mr Wong

(Notice given 18 June 2013)

Dr Faruqi

(Notice given 26 June 2013)

10. Mr Secord to move:

Contingent on the President calling on the Clerk to read the order of the day for resumption of the interrupted debate of the question on the motion of Mr Gay relating to a sessional order regarding written questions: That standing orders and sessional orders be suspended to allow the Honourable Walt Secord to speak a second time in debate on the question on the motion of Mr Gay relating to a sessional order regarding written questions.

(Notice given 21 May 2013)

11. Ms Voltz to move:

Contingent on the Clerk reading the order of the day for resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Ms Voltz relating to Australian weather: That:

(a) notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the standing or sessional orders, the time for debate on the motion be extended by an additional one and a half hours, and

(b) the time for speakers and interruption to allow the mover to speak in reply under the sessional order continue to apply to the debate on the motion.

(Notice given 21 August 2013)

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12. Ms Cusack to move:

Contingent on the Clerk reading the order of the day for resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Ms Cusack relating to the National Action Day against bullying and violence: That:

(a) notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the standing or sessional orders, the time for debate on the motion be extended by an additional one hour, and

(b) the time for speakers and interruption to allow the mover to speak in reply under the sessional order continue to apply to the debate on the motion.

(Notice given 27 August 2013)

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BILLS DISCHARGED, LAID ASIDE, NEGATIVED OR WITHDRAWN

§ Protection of the Environment Operations Amendment (Notification of Pollution Incidents) Bill 2011 Order discharged and bill withdrawn, 18 October 2011

§ Local Government Amendment (Local Democracy – Ward Representation Reform) Bill 2011 Second reading negatived, 21 October 2011

§Threatened Species Conservation Amendment (Ecological Consultants Accreditation Scheme) Bill 2011 Second reading negatived, 16 February 2012

§Coal Seam Gas Moratorium Bill 2011 Second reading negatived, 15 March 2012

§Save Gosford Public School Bill 2012 Second reading negatived, 13 September 2012

Retail Trading Amendment Bill 2012 Order discharged, 13 November 2012

§Small Business Commissioner and Small Business Protection Bill 2012 Second reading negatived 21 February 2013

§Rights of the Terminally Ill Bill 2013 Second reading negatived 23 May 2013

Motor Accident Injuries Amendment Bill 2013 Order discharged, 20 August 2013

§ Private Members’ Public Bill

David Blunt Clerk of the Parliaments

Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales