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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2015-16-17

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-SIXTH PARLIAMENT

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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

No. 126

THURSDAY 1 JUNE 2017

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1 MEETING OF THE HOUSE

The House met at 10.00 am pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker took the Chair, read the prayer and acknowledged the traditional owners, thanking them for their custodianship of country.

2 MESSAGE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL—MINING AND PETROLEUM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL

The Speaker reported the following message from the Legislative Council:

Madam SPEAKER

The Legislative Council having this day passed a bill titled “an Act to amend certain mining and petroleum legislation to make further provision with respect to ancillary mining activities, enforceable undertakings and the administration and enforcement of that legislation; and for other purposes” transmits the bill to the Legislative Assembly for concurrence.

Legislative Council JOHN AJAKA 31 May 2017 President

Bill introduced and read a first time.

Ordered by the Speaker, That the second reading stand an order of the day for a later time.

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3 MESSAGE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL—FIREARMS AND WEAPONS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL

The Speaker reported the following message from the Legislative Council:

Madam SPEAKER

The Legislative Council having this day passed a bill titled “an Act to amend the Firearms Act 1996, the Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 and other laws to make further provision in respect of the categorisation of firearms, firearms and weapons amnesties, ammunition controls, licences and permits and administrative arrangements; and for other purposes” transmits the bill to the Legislative Assembly for concurrence.

Legislative Council JOHN AJAKA 1 June 2017 am President

Bill introduced and read a first time.

Ordered by the Speaker, That the second reading stand an order of the day for a later time.

4 NOTICES OF MOTIONS (GENERAL NOTICES)

5 PARLIAMENTARY CONTRIBUTORY SUPERANNUATION AMENDMENT (CRIMINAL CHARGES AND CONVICTIONS) BILL

The order of the day was read.

Mr , on behalf of Ms , moved, That the Legislative Council amendments be agreed to.

Debate ensued.

Question put and passed.

6 BUDGET ESTIMATES AND RELATED PAPERS 2016-2017

The order of the day was read for the resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Ms Gladys Berejiklian, That this House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers for 2016-2017.

Question again proposed and debate resumed.

Question put and passed.

7 FORESTRY ACT 2012—REVOCATION OF DEDICATION OF PARTS OF STATE FORESTS

Mr moved, pursuant to notice, That:

(1) Pursuant and subject to the conditions of the Forestry Act 2012, this House agrees to the revocation of:

(a) Bateman State Forest No. 870 dedicated on 10 November 1939 comprising Lot 244 in Deposited Plan 1207432. (b) Condobolin State Forest No. 932 dedicated on 24 April 1952, comprising Lots 9 and 10 Section 1 in Deposited Plan 758271 Crown Plan 35.1705. (c) Dorrigo State Forest No. 906 dedicated on 14 October 1949 and Dorrigo State Forest No. 906 Extension No. 1 dedicated on 28 August 1964 comprising Lot 7310 in Deposited Plan 1134271. 1261 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 1 June 2017

(d) Dubbo State Forest No. 807 Extension No. 1 dedicated on 23 June 1950, comprising Lot 101 in Deposited Plan 1178129. (e) Forbes State Forest No. 942 dedicated on 14 January 1955, comprising Lot 1618 in Deposited Plan 750158 Crown Plan 8822.1770. (f) Narrandera State Forest No. 786 dedicated on 15 March 1957, comprising Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Deposited Plan 444708 and Narrandera State Forest No. 786 Extension No. 2 dedicated on 18 July 1958, comprising Lot 8 in Deposited Plan 1208213 and Narrandera State Forest No. 786 Extension No. 3 dedicated on 11 August 1978, comprising Lot 9 in Deposited Plan 1208213. (g) Broken Bago State Forest No. 184 Extension No. 11 dedicated on 12 January 1951 and Broken Bago State Forest No. 184 Extension No. 17 as to the part shown in Crown Plan 4939.3070 dedicated 8 September 1967 comprising Lot 1048 in Deposited Plan 1177454. (h) Bulahdelah State Forest No. 296 Extension No. 9 dedicated on 15 October 1954, comprising Lot 185 in Deposited Plan 753154, being areas of land to be vested in the Forestry Corporation of New South Wales and described in the citations tabled in this House on 31 May 2017.

(2) The foregoing resolution be communicated by Address to His Excellency the Governor.

Debate ensued.

Mr David Harris speaking— ______

SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS—GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

Mr Mark Speakman moved, That standing and sessional orders be suspended at this sitting to postpone the commencement of general business orders of the day (for bills) until the conclusion of the consideration of the motion of revocation of dedication of parts of State Forests.

Question put and passed. ______

Debate continued.

Question put.

The House divided.

AYES 47

Mr Anderson, Mr Aplin, Mr Barilaro, Ms Berejiklian, Mr Brookes, Mr Conolly, Mr Constance, Mr Coure, Mr Crouch, Mrs Davies, Mr Dominello, Mr Elliott, Mr Evans, Mr Fraser, Ms Gibbons, Ms Goward, Mr Grant, Mr Griffin, Mr Gulaptis, Mr Hazzard, Mr Henskens, Ms Hodgkinson, Mr Humphries, Mr Johnsen, Mr Kean, Dr Lee, Mr Maguire, Mr Marshall, Mr Notley-Smith, Mr O’Dea, Mrs Pavey, Ms Petinos, Mr Provest, Mr Roberts, Mr Sidoti, Mr Speakman, Mr Stokes, Mr Taylor, Mr Toole, Mr Tudehope, Ms Upton, Mr Ward, Mr Williams, Mrs Williams and Ms Wilson.

Tellers: Mr Bromhead and Mr Patterson.

NOES 37

Ms Aitchison, Mr Barr, Ms Car, Ms Catley, Mr Chanthivong, Ms Cotsis, Mr Crakanthorp, Mr Daley, Mr Dib, Mr Donato, Ms Doyle, Ms Finn, Mr Foley, Mr Greenwich, Mr Harris, Ms Harrison, Ms Haylen, Ms Hornery, Mr Kamper, Ms Leong, Mr Lynch, Dr McDermott, Ms McKay, Mr Mehan, Mr Minns, Mr Park, Mr Parker, Mr Piper, Mr Robertson, Mr Scully, Ms T.F. Smith, Ms Tesch, Mr Warren, Ms Washington 1262 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 1 June 2017

and Mr Zangari.

Tellers: Mr Lalich and Ms Watson. In the Chair: Mr George.

Pairs: Mr Ayres—Mr Atalla; Mr Perrottet—Mr Hoenig and Mr Piccoli—Ms Mihailuk.

Question passed. ______

General business orders of the day (for bills) proceeded with. ______

8 PUBLIC HEALTH (MEDICINAL CANNABIS) BILL

The order of the day was read for the resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Mr Luke Foley, That this bill be now read a second time.

Question again proposed and debate resumed. ______

Debate interrupted for general business notices of motions (general notices). ______

Ordered, That the resumption of the debate stand an order of the day for tomorrow.

9 REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT

Ms Katrina Hodgkinson moved, pursuant to notice, That this House:

(1) Condemns the Opposition for opposing more than $8 billion worth of infrastructure investment in regional New South Wales since 2015.

(2) Acknowledges the Government for taking the necessary reforms that have delivered the largest investment programme in regional New South Wales in history.

(3) Considers anything the Opposition does is no more than a political stunt.

Upon which Mr David Harris moved, That the motion be amended by leaving out all words after “That” with a view to inserting instead:

“this House:

(1) Acknowledges that all members of this House support infrastructure investment in regional New South Wales.

(2) Acknowledges the Government has implemented reforms that have delivered the largest transfer of public assets to the private sector in the State’s history.”

Question proposed—That the words proposed to be left out stand.

Debate continued.

Mrs , Ms , Mr , Mr Andrew Fraser, Ms , Mr Michael Johnsen, Mr , Mr , Ms , Mr Jai Rowell, Mr , Mr , Ms , Mr David Elliott, Mr Greg Piper and Mr Christopher Gulaptis, by leave, also spoke to the motion.

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Mr Christopher Gulaptis speaking— ______

It being 1.30 pm, debate interrupted. ______

Ordered, That the resumption of the debate stand an order of the day for tomorrow. ______

The Temporary Speaker (Mr ) left the Chair at 1.31 pm.

The Speaker resumed the Chair at 2.15 pm. ______

10 DEATH OF KATHLEEN SMITH, A FORMER MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

The Speaker informed the House of the death, on 31 May 2017, of Kathleen Smith, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly, and that on behalf of the House, she extended to the family the deep sympathy of the Legislative Assembly in the loss sustained.

Members and officers stood as a mark of respect.

11 RE-ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BY THE GOVERNOR

The Speaker reported the following message from His Excellency the Governor:

DAVID HURLEY Government House Governor Sydney, 31 May 2017

General David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of New South Wales has the honour to inform the Legislative Assembly that he has re-assumed the administration of the Government of the State.

12 TEMPORARY SPEAKER

The Speaker obtained the leave of the House for Gregory John Aplin to act as an additional Temporary Speaker whenever requested to do so by, or in the absence of, the Deputy Speaker and the Assistant Speaker during the current Parliament.

13 NOTICE OF MOTION

14 QUESTION TIME ______

Disorder: At 2.31 pm, the Speaker directed Ms to leave the Chamber for three hours.

Disorder: At 2.34 pm, the Speaker directed Mr to leave the Chamber for three hours.

Disorder: At 2.43 pm, the Speaker directed Ms to leave the Chamber for three hours.

Disorder: At 2.54 pm, the Speaker directed Mr Clayton Barr to leave the Chamber for two hours.

Disorder: At 3.02 pm, the Speaker directed Mr to leave the Chamber for two hours. ______

(1) Following a request from Dr pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Premier provided additional information. 1264 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 1 June 2017

(2) Following a request from Mr Christopher Gulaptis pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional New South Wales, Minister for Skills, and Minister for Small Business provided additional information.

(3) Following a request from Mr Greg Aplin pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations provided additional information.

(4) Following a request from Mr Chris Patterson pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Planning, Minister for Housing, and Special Minister of State provided additional information.

(5) Following a request from Mr pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure provided additional information. ______

15 NOTICE OF MOTION

Ms , by leave, gave a notice of motion outside the routine of business.

16 PAPERS

(1) Mr Paul Toole tabled the Final Report on the Review of the Three Strikes Disciplinary Scheme.

(2) Mr Ray Williams tabled the report of the Official Community Visitors for the year ended 30 June 2016.

17 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON INVESTMENT, INDUSTRY AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Ms Katrina Hodgkinson, Chair, in accordance with standing order 299 (1), informed the House that the Legislative Assembly Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development had resolved to conduct an inquiry into the support for start-ups in regional New South Wales, the full details of which were available on the Committee’s home page.

18 PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES MEMBERSHIP

Mr moved, That:

(1) (a) James Henry Griffin be appointed to the Legislation Review Committee in place of Gregory John Aplin, discharged.

(b) A message be sent informing the Legislative Council.

(2) Felicity Lesley Wilson be appointed to the Legislative Assembly Committee on Community Services in place of Gregory John Aplin, discharged.

Question put and passed.

19 SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS—APPROPRIATION BILL AND COGNATE BILLS

Mr Anthony Roberts moved, That standing and sessional orders be suspended:

(1) On Tuesday 20 June 2017, to:

(a) Provide for the following routine of business prior to 2.15 pm:

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(ii) Introduction and second reading speech on the Appropriation Bill and cognate bills; and (iii) The Speaker to leave the Chair until 2.15pm.

(b) Permit the giving of general business notices of motions (general notices) at the conclusion of government business.

(2) On Thursday 22 June 2017, to:

(a) Interrupt the business before the House at 11.00 am to permit the Leader of the Opposition to speak on the Appropriation Bill and cognate bills.

(b) Permit the consideration of general business notices of motions (general notices) to continue until 2.00 pm.

Question put and passed.

20 PETITIONS

(1) The Clerk announced that the following members had each lodged petitions for presentation:

Mr —from certain citizens requesting a ban on hunting with pig-dogs in New South Wales.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting mandatory closed circuit television in all New South Wales slaughter houses.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens opposing the sale of animals in pet shops.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting that museum services be expanded around New South Wales and the Powerhouse Museum remain in Ultimo.

Mr Gareth Ward—from certain citizens requesting an hourly service from Kiama to Bomaderry Station connecting with trains to Sydney.

Ms Jenny Leong—from certain citizens requesting the construction of a second light rail station in Surry Hills at the Wimbo Park/Olivia Gardens site.

Mrs Shelley Hancock—from certain citizens requesting amendment to the State’s privacy laws to ensure that local councils can capture footage from CCTV cameras including areas that may be on private land.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting that the Sirius building be retained and continue to function as social housing.

(2) The Clerk also announced that the following member had lodged a petition for presentation signed by 500 or more persons:

Mr David Mehan—from certain citizens requesting the Government stop the demolition of the Station Master’s Cottage at Ourimbah and preserve it in the same way as other heritage buildings.

21 REPORT OF THE LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE ENTITLED “LEGISLATION REVIEW DIGEST NO. 38/56”, DATED 30 MAY 2017

Question proposed—That the House take note of the report.

Debate ensued.

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Question put and passed. ______

Matter of public importance proceeded with. ______

22 MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE—THYROID AWARENESS

The Speaker previously informed the House of receipt from Ms Jenny Aitchison of a notice of a matter of public importance, namely:

Thyroid Awareness.

Discussion ensued and concluded.

23 COMMUNITY RECOGNITION STATEMENTS ______

It being 4.30 pm, discussion of petition signed by 10,000 or more persons proceeded with. ______

24 DISCUSSION OF PETITION SIGNED BY 10,000 OR MORE PERSONS—ORANGE HEALTH SERVICE – PALLIATIVE CARE

The order of the day was read for the discussion of the petition signed by 10,000 or more persons presented by Mr , namely:

From certain citizens requesting improved palliative care at the Orange Health Service.

Discussion ensued.

Ms and Mr Greg Piper, by leave, also addressed the House.

Discussion concluded.

25 PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS

26 ADJOURNMENT

The House adjourned, pursuant to standing and sessional orders, at 6.00 pm, until Tuesday 20 June 2017, at 12.00 noon.

Attendance: All members present except Mr .

HELEN MINNICAN SHELLEY HANCOCK Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Speaker ______

Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales