3555 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 2011 FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH PARLIAMENT ___________________ BUSINESS PAPER No. 57 WEDNESDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2011 ___________________ BUSINESS WITH PRECEDENCE NOTICE OF MOTION— 1 MR JOHN ROBERTSON to move— That the Minister for the Environment and Minister for Heritage no longer enjoys the confidence of the House given she: (1) Failed to inform the public for more than 54 hours of the hexavalent chromium leak from the Orica chemical plant at Kooragang Island on 8 August 2011. (2) Failed to inform the public for more than 24 hours of the ammonium nitrate leak from the same Orica Chemical plant on 9 November 2011. (3) Neglected to speak to any representative of Orica about these extremely serious threats to public safety, including CEO Graeme Liebelt, who tried to contact her on at least three separate occasions. (4) Has admitted that she doesn't read documents before she signs them in her capacity as Minister. (5) Has demonstrated that she has no understanding of the legislation in her portfolio during budget estimates hearings. (6) Has lost the confidence of the people of New South Wales and is clearly incapable of performing her duties as Minister for the Environment and Minister for Heritage. (Notice given 22 November 2011) 3556 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 23 November 2011 GOVERNMENT BUSINESS ORDERS OF THE DAY— †1 Industrial Relations Amendment (Non-operative Awards) Bill; awaiting agreement in principle speech. (Introduced 10 November 2011—Mr Mike Baird). †2 Children (Education and Care Services) Supplementary Provisions Bill; awaiting agreement in principle speech. (Introduced 10 November—Mr Adrian Piccoli). 3 Budget Estimates and related papers 2011-2012; resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Mr Brad Hazzard, “That this House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers 2011-2012”. (Moved 8 September 2011—Mr Greg Piper speaking, 11 minutes remaining). 4 Heritage Amendment Bill; consideration of Legislative Council amendments (Ms Robyn Parker). 5 Graffiti Legislation Amendment Bill; consideration of the Legislative Council's message dated 13 September 2011. 6 Agricultural Tenancies Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Anthony Roberts, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle”. (Introduced 9 November 2011—Ms Tanya Mihailuk). † Bill forwarded from the Legislative Council BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE – PETITIONS ORDERS OF THE DAY— 1 Petition—from certain citizens requesting that specific public areas be made smoke-free (Ms Jillian Skinner). (Discussion set down for 24 November 2011). 2 Petition—from certain citizens requesting the immediate rezoning of South Tralee or for the rezoning to be referred to Queanbeyan City Council (Mr John Barilaro). (Discussion date to be advised). 3 Petition—from certain citizens requesting the inclusion of a multi-storey car park in the planning of the redeveloped Tamworth Base Hospital (Mr Kevin Anderson). (Discussion date to be advised). 4 Petition— from certain citizens requesting that revenue raised from traffic enforcement cameras be spent on road safety initiatives (Mr Mark Coure). (Discussion date to be advised). 3557 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 23 November 2011 GENERAL BUSINESS NOTICES OF MOTIONS (for Bills)— 1 MR GREG PIPER to move— That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Local Government Act 1993 to increase, from 21 to 30 years, the maximum period for which a lease or licence in respect of community land may be granted. (Local Government Amendment (Community Land) Bill). (Notice given 9 May 2011) ORDERS OF THE DAY (for Bills)— 1 Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Maintenance of Local Government Development Consent Powers) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greg Piper, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle”. (Notice given 4 May 2011, introduced 6 May 2011—Mr Ray Williams). 2 Cross-Border Commission Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Richard Torbay “That this bill be now agreed to in principle”. (Notice given 10 May 2011, introduced 12 May 2011—Mr Daryl Maguire). †3 Truth in Labelling (Free-range Eggs) Bill; awaiting agreement in principle speech. (Introduced 8 November 2011—Mr Jamie Parker). 4 Strata Legislation Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Ms Clover Moore “That this bill be now agreed to in principle”. (Notice given 10 November 2011, introduced 11 November 2011—Mr Daryl Maguire). † Bill forwarded from the Legislative Council ORDERS OF THE DAY (General Orders)— 1 Public Water Supplies Act 1957; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr John Williams— That this House requests that the Public Water Supplies Act 1957 be amended to give local water authorities the ultimate power to make decisions concerning the addition of fluoride to public water within their locality. (Notice given 4 May 2011, moved 2 June 2011—Mrs Roza Sage). 3558 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 23 November 2011 NOTICES OF MOTIONS (General Notices) 33 EARLY-INTERVENTION PRESCHOOLS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House calls on the Government to adopt recommendations by the nation's leading education authority, Mr Tony Vinson and establish early intervention preschools to save children from a lifetime of disadvantage. (Notice given 9 May 2011) 35 PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT MR JONATHAN O'DEA to move— That this House notes the substantial need for public infrastructure investment in Sydney's north after 16 years of neglect under NSW Labor. (Notice given 9 May 2011) 36 DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER'S MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that dementia and Alzheimer's are claiming more than twice as many Australian lives as they did a decade ago. (2) Notes that the Hunter Medical Research Institute, the John Hunter Hospital, and the Calvary Mater Hospital would appreciate more funding for research and development to combat this insidious disease. (Notice given 9 May 2011) 37 PUBLIC UTILITIES PRIVATISATION MR RICHARD TORBAY to move— That this House calls on the Government to not allow any further privatisation of public utilities without a referendum being conducted. (Notice given 9 May 2011) 38 W LEAGUE - JETS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Matildas' contender, Hayley Crawford was nominated W League Jets player of the year. (2) Congratulates Hayley Crawford and all the W League Jets players for the high standard they set in the Hunter for women in sport. (Notice given 9 May 2011) 39 PRINCES HIGHWAY MR GARETH WARD to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government on its commitment to deliver $574 million for the Princes Highway. 3559 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 23 November 2011 (2) Condemns the previous Government for its failure to adequately support and fund the Princes Highway. (3) Notes the Government stands ready to consult with the local community to deliver results for motorists and tourists. (Notice given 10 May 2011) 40 LUPUS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that 10 May 2011 is World Lupus Day. (2) Notes that a support group has been established to give heart to those people in the Hunter with lupus and raise money to fund research at the John Hunter Hospital. (3) Notes that the people of Wallsend appreciate the work of Ms Juliet Roosendaal, Honorary President of the Scleroderma Lupus Support Society, which provides assistance to sufferers of a disease more prevalent than many recognise. (Notice given 10 May 2011) P41 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK MS CHERIE BURTON to move— That this House: (1) Notes the theme for National Volunteer Week 2011 is "Inspiring the Volunteer in You". (2) Notes that National Volunteer Week provides an opportunity to acknowledge, highlight and thank those 5.4 million Australians who volunteer in their communities each year. (3) Notes that Volunteering Australia is the national peak body for volunteering, representing the views and needs of the volunteer movement while promoting the activity of volunteering as one of enduring social, cultural and economic value. (4) Calls on the Government to continue the support and initiatives of the previous Government with respect to volunteering in New South Wales. (Notice given 10 May 2011) P - item of business postponed 42 INNER WEST LIGHT RAIL MS CARMEL TEBBUTT to move— That this House: (1) Notes the strong community support for the light rail expansion in Sydney's inner west and CBD, including the Greenway, a walking and cycling track with bush care sites. (2) Notes that substantial preconstruction work has commenced on the inner west extension and planning approval has been granted. (3) Calls on the Government to commit to ongoing community involvement in the further design and construction phases. (4) Calls on the Government to ensure that construction occurs on time so that the inner west light rail extension is operational by 2012. (Notice given 10 May 2011) 43 UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE 3560 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 23 November 2011 MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the University of Newcastle and its graduates on the record number of graduation ceremonies at the University during May 2011. (2) Wishes the students the best of luck for the future. (Notice given 10 May 2011) P44 MOTHERS DAY CLASSIC WALK/RUN MS CHERIE BURTON to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Women in Super for establishing the Mothers Day Classic Walk/Run for breast cancer research. (2) Notes that the purpose is to raise money for breast cancer research, to increase awareness of breast cancer within the community and to support and remember those touched by cancer. (3) Acknowledges that Women in Super established this event because breast cancer is one of the leading cancer related deaths in females. (4) Recognises that from modest beginnings in 1998 the Mothers Day Classic has grown from 3,300 participants in the first year to over 100,000 in 2010 and has raised over 7.8 million for breast cancer research projects.