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Legislative Council 8719 PROOF LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL NOTICE PAPER No. 108 WEDNESDAY 24 MAY 2017 The House meets this day at 11.00 am Contents Business of the House—Notice of Motion ........................................................................................................ 8720 Government Business—Notices of Motions ..................................................................................................... 8720 Government Business—Orders of the Day ....................................................................................................... 8721 Private Members’ Business ............................................................................................................................... 8721 Items in the Order of Precedence ........................................................................................................... 8721 Items outside the Order of Precedence ................................................................................................... 8724 Committee Reports—Orders of the Day ........................................................................................................... 8821 Business for Future Consideration..................................................................................................................... 8822 Contingent Notices of Motions .......................................................................................................................... 8822 8720 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 108—Wednesday 24 May 2017 BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE—NOTICE OF MOTION 1. Mr Searle to move— That, under section 41 of the Interpretation Act 1987, this House disallows the Service NSW (One-stop Access to Government Services) Amendment (Approved Persons) Regulation 2017, published on the NSW Legislation website on 19 May 2017. (Notice given 23 May 2017) GOVERNMENT BUSINESS—NOTICES OF MOTIONS 1. Mr Harwin to move— 1. That this House notes the retirement of the Honourable Mike Gallacher from the Legislative Council of New South Wales after nearly 21 years of service. 2. That this House congratulates Mr Gallacher on his contribution in various roles as a member of the Legislative Council. (Notice given 10 May 2017) 2. Mr Harwin to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for 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. (Mining and Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill) (Notice given 23 May 2017) 3. Mr Blair to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for 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. (Firearms and Weapons Legislation Amendment Bill) (Notice given by Mr Harwin on behalf of Mr Blair 23 May 2017) 4. Mr Harwin to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend various Acts and regulations to provide for electronic service and publication of documents and the use of electronic forms; to amend the Road Transport Act 2013 to provide for a trial of digital driver licences; and for other purposes. (Electronic Transactions Legislation Amendment (Government Transactions) Bill) (Notice given 23 May 2017) 8721 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 108—Wednesday 24 May 2017 GOVERNMENT BUSINESS—ORDERS OF THE DAY 1. Transport Administration Amendment (Closure of Railway Line Between Rosewood and Tumbarumba) Bill 2017: resumption of the interrupted debate (23 May 2017) of the question on the motion of Mr Harwin (moved by Mr Clarke): That this bill be now read a second time—Mr Veitch speaking (34 minutes remaining). (Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 23 May 2017) 2. Budget Estimates 2016-2017: resumption of the interrupted debate (9 May 2017) 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 2016-2017—Mr Harwin speaking. * Council bill ____________________ PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS ITEMS IN THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE 1. Mr Brown 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 May 2015—item no. 149) 2. Mr Borsak to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the City of Sydney Act 1988 to divide the City of Sydney into separate councils. (City of Sydney Amendment (Division of Council) Bill) (Notice given 15 October 2015—item no. 403) * 3. Crimes Amendment (Zoe’s Law) Bill 2017: resumption of the adjourned debate (4 May 2017) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time—Mrs Maclaren- Jones. (20 minutes) 8722 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 108—Wednesday 24 May 2017 4. Roman Catholic Church in Australia: resumption of the adjourned debate (30 March 2017) of the question on the motion of Mr Pearson: 1. That this House condemns the Roman Catholic Church in Australia for its abject failure to protect children from sexual abuse by members of its clergy and leadership, who either: (a) sexually assaulted children whilst they were in their pastoral care, or (b) by omission, caused ongoing and aggravated suffering to child victims by failing to intervene and report these crimes to police in New South Wales and Australia over the last five decades, as evidenced before the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. 2. That this House conveys its utter disgust and profound disappointment in Cardinal George Pell for his ongoing failure to protect the innocent child victims of routine egregious sexual abuse who sought his help and assistance over many year. Upon which, Mr Shoebridge has moved: That the question be amended by inserting at the end: 3. That the House calls on the Australian Government to renounce the diplomatic protections afforded to the Catholic Church that have assisted the organisation to avoid producing to the Royal Commission materials on both the extent of child abuse by members of the Church, and the Church’s systemic handling of child sexual abuse claims—Mrs Maclaren-Jones speaking. (14 minutes) Debate: 1 hour and 13 minutes remaining. 5. Mr Searle to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Workers Compensation Act 1987 and the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 to restore certain benefits and assistance removed by the 2012 amendments and to make further provision for merit reviews and other matters. (Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Restoration of Benefits and Assistance) Bill) (Notice given 25 June 2015—item no. 240) 6. Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move— 1. That this House acknowledges the service and sacrifice of our Vietnam War veterans. 2. That this House notes that Vietnam Veterans Day is commemorated on 18 August every year. 3. That this House acknowledges the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, the most significant engagement by Australian Forces during the Vietnam War, which occurred on 18 August 1966. 4. That this House acknowledges and commends the 60,000 brave Australian service men and women who served during the Vietnam War and pays tribute to those who lost their lives. 5. That this House notes that Vietnam Veterans Day commemorative services are held across New South Wales and thanks the organisers of these ceremonies. (Notice given 23 August 2016—Item no. 931—substituted 11 October 2016) 8723 Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 108—Wednesday 24 May 2017 7. Mr Mookhey to move— That this House: (a) notes the importance of employment security to persons leaving violent domestic relationships, (b) supports the inclusion of paid domestic violence leave in the National Employment Standards, (c) calls on the Baird Government to pursue the inclusion of paid domestic violence leave in the National Employment Standards at Council of Australian Government meetings, and (d) requires the Government to report via ministerial statement on the provision of domestic violence leave in all workplace agreements to which the Government is either a party or respondent. (Notice given 20 October 2016—item no. 1072—transferred from Mr Veitch 20 October 2016) 8. Mr Green to move— 1. This House notes that: (a) the Nordic model of prostitution legalises the selling of sex, while criminalising the act of paying for sex, (b) this leaves the workers themselves free from prosecution and criminalises the buying of sex, pimping and brothel keeping, which: (i) maintains the de-stigmatisation of workers who participate in this industry, and provides for the continued ability of workers to access health services and training and transition programs, as well as other necessary services without any criminal risk to themselves, (ii) would if implemented in New South Wales increase the ability of the NSW Police to investigate potential cases of human trafficking and other organised crime activities that are known to occur within brothels and massage parlours, (c) this model is effective in protecting women and men against trafficking and potential violence, and (d) the Nordic model of prostitution has been adopted elsewhere
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