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Questions and Answers 3353 PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 2007-08 FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FOURTH PARLIAMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS No. 82 TUESDAY 5 AUGUST 2008 The Questions and Answers Paper is published at the end of each sitting day and will contain, by number and title, all unanswered questions, together with questions to which answers have been received on that sitting day and any new questions. Consequently the full text of any question will be printed only twice: when notice is given; and, when answered. During any adjournment of two weeks or more a Questions and Answers Paper will be published from time to time containing answers received. 3354 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TUESDAY 5 AUGUST 2008 Publication of Questions Answer to be lodged by Q & A No. 73 (Including Question Nos 3441 to 3463) 22 July 2008 Q & A No. 74 (Including Question Nos 3464 to 3497) 23 July 2008 Q & A No. 75 (Including Question Nos 3498 to 3552) 24 July 2008 Q & A No. 76 (Including Question Nos 3553 to 3599) 25 July 2008 Q & A No. 77 (Including Question Nos 3600 to 3617) 29 July 2008 Q & A No. 78 (Including Question Nos 3618 to 3658) 30 July 2008 Q & A No. 79 (Including Question Nos 3659 to 3737) 31 July 2008 Q & A No. 80 (Including Question Nos 3738 to 3777) 01 August 2008 Q & A No. 81 (Questions—Nil) - Q & A No. 82 (Questions—Nil) - 3355 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TUESDAY 5 AUGUST 2008 17 JUNE 2008 (Paper No. 73) *3441 CONTRACTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE TENDERS—Mr Richard Amery asked the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development— (1) What success have New South Wales businesses had in winning contracts for Department of Defence tenders? (2) What role does the State Government play in promoting New South Wales businesses to win such contracts? (3) How has the performance of New South Wales been in this area in comparison to other States? Answer— (1) NSW businesses have a long history of winning and successfully delivering defence contracts for the Commonwealth. The Minehunter project is viewed as one of Australia's most successful defence projects. This billion dollar ship building project took place in the Hunter and was completed in 2003. During the construction period the project sustained 1800 jobs. Since that time two NSW companies ADI (now Thales Australia) and Thales Underwater Systems continue to supply through life support for the six ships. In aerospace BAE Systems and Boeing are delivering aircraft servicing and upgrade projects for the Department of Defence at Williamtown airport. Qantas Defence Services is maintaining the C130 Hercules at Richmond airport. Since 2005 Turbomeca Australasia at Bankstown has been assembling helicopter engines for the Department of Defence. Late last year I was proud to announce Broens Industries at Ingleburn secured an agreement to deliver tooling for the joint strike fighter aircraft creating 100 jobs. Earlier this year I announced Turbomeca's plans to set up a new helicopter engine service centre at Bankstown creating up to 100 jobs. Both of these projects deliver defence projects for the Commonwealth via the global supply chain rather than directly to the Commonwealth. Both were successful against international competition. In 2007 the Premier strongly supported NSW based Thales Australia in its bid for the $2 billion amphibious ships contract. This project if won would have created 600 jobs in NSW. The Commonwealth (under the previous Government) selected the opposing bidder (Tenix) that has resulted in less Australian content with reports that 70% of the work will be carried out offshore. (2) The State Government promotes NSW businesses to the Commonwealth and also into global defence opportunities. Some of the activities have included: • advocating on behalf of companies to the Commonwealth. For example I recently wrote to the Minister for Defence advocating a NSW supplier over an overseas supplier for the sonar systems on the Air Warfare Destroyers. • organising overseas delegations, including helping nine companies to attend the Singapore International Airshow in February 2008 • showcasing companies at Australian exhibitions including the Australian International Airshow at Avalon in March 2007 and Pacific 2008 at Darling Harbour • promoting NSW capabilities to an international audience through a NSW aerospace industry portal and directory • funding the Industry Capability Network to link NSW businesses with defence construction opportunities such as the new joint defence headquarters in Bungendore and the redevelopment of the Mulwalla munitions factory • introducing NSW businesses and research organisations to global supply chain leaders including Rolls Royce, EADs and Rockwell Collins • providing the Australian Industry Defence Network with funding to develop a strategic marketing plan for NSW small and medium enterprises • My colleague Minister Kelly with his focus on regional development has held regional briefings in Sydney and the Hunter to explore ways the Government can help defence companies and recently made a commitment of $100,000 to fund a position in the Hunter Economic Development Corporation specifically to focus on defence opportunities. (3) Over the long term NSW has been very successful in gaining defence projects. More recently some of the larger Commonwealth projects have gone to South Australia helping to replace part of that State's struggling manufacturing industry e.g. the Air Warfare Destroyer project. 3356 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TUESDAY 5 AUGUST 2008 Under the previous Government the Commonwealth sent some defence work off shore. For example the amphibious ships project won by Tenix will reportedly include 70% imported content. No NSW based company bid for the Air Warfare Destroyer project that was won by South Australia. However NSW companies are bidding to do much of the subcontract work on this project. The NSW Government understands the opportunities that defence projects provide and will continue to work with companies to help them win work in Australia and in global supply chains. The Department of State and Regional Development is working on six defence projects right now that have potential to bring a substantial amount of defence work to the State. *3443 DEFIBRILLATORS AND OXYVIVA POLICY—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Health— (1) Has the Greater Western Area Health Service developed a policy on the storage and use of defibrillators and Oxyviva machines by community health centres? (2) If not, is a policy being developed and if so when will this policy be available to community health centres? Answer— (1) and (2) I am advised by the Greater Western Area Health Service that the Area Health Service has several Standards of Practices (Policies) that address resuscitation of patients. The policies relevant to Community Health Centres are: • The use of defibrillators in emergency departments. • Defibrillation by nurses in sudden cardiac arrest. • Bag-value-mask resuscitation in Greater Western Area Health Service facilities. *3444 BROULA KING GOLD MINE—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development— Why has the Minister not replied to my letter of 19 February 2008 on behalf of Mr H Howard of the Bumbaldry and District Residents Sub-Committee regarding the Department of Water and Energy's approval of the Broula King Gold Mine's bore impact management plan? Answer— The matters referred to in the Member's correspondence did not fall within my portfolio responsibilities and were forwarded to the appropriate Minister. *3445 CHILD OF LIDIA ILIEVSKI AND STEPHEN NEWCOMBE—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Community Services— Given that the Department of Community Services is now in possession of a sworn statement by Pathologist⁄Haematologist Dr Michael Innis which attributes the problems of the child of the above parents to a Vitamin K deficiency will he now review the necessity of the child remaining in the care of the Minister? Answer— Casework matters involve confidential details regarding children and their families that should not be made public. A response will be provided privately to representations. *3446 SECURITY FENCE—GALSTON HIGH SCHOOL—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance— (1) When will the security fence for Galston High School be commenced? (2) Where in the 2008-09 Budget Papers does this feature? Answer— Mr Greg Donnelly, Upper House MP announced in the Hornsby Advocate on Thursday 26 June 2008 that Galston High School would receive a security fence as part of the 2008⁄09 security fencing program. Individual fencing projects are not itemised in State Budget Papers. 3357 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TUESDAY 5 AUGUST 2008 *3447 RENAL DIALYSIS TREATMENT—ROYAL NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Health— (1) How many spaces for renal dialysis will be created at Royal North Shore Hospital when Mona Vale Hospital Dialysis unit opens? (2) How many patients per week are currently dialysed at Royal North Shore Hospital? Answer— I am advised by the Chief Executive of the Northern Sydney and Central Coast Area Health Service: (1) Six. (2) Ninety-two. *3448 SMOKING-RELATED ILLNESSES—Ms Sonia Hornery asked the Minister for Health— (1) What is the cost to the NSW Health system for treating smoking-related illnesses? (2) What is the cost to the John Hunter and Calvary Mater hospitals for treating smoking-related illnesses? Answer— I am advised that: (1) The most recent data available indicates that the total gross cost of treating smoking-related illnesses to the health care system of NSW in the period 1998⁄99 is estimated at $801.2 million.
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