1103

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2015-16-17

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-SIXTH PARLIAMENT

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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

No. 107

WEDNESDAY 8 MARCH 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 NOTICES OF MOTIONS (GENERAL NOTICES)

3 STATE REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL

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

Question again proposed and debate resumed.

Mr Damien Tudehope obtained an extension of time.

Debate continued.

Question put and passed.

Bill read a second time.

Mr Victor Dominello moved, That this bill be now read a third time.

Question put and passed.

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Bill read a third time.

4 BIOSECURITY AMENDMENT BILL

The order of the day was read.

Mr moved, That this bill be now read a second time.

Debate ensued.

Mr Kevin Anderson, Mr Christopher Gulaptis, Mr and Mr obtained extensions of time.

Debate continued.

Question put and passed.

Bill read a second time.

Mr Paul Toole moved, That this bill be now read a third time.

Question put and passed.

Bill read a third time. ______

It being before 1.15 pm, community recognition statements proceeded with. ______

5 COMMUNITY RECOGNITION STATEMENTS

6 MESSAGE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

The Temporary Speaker (Mr Bruce Notley-Smith) reported a message from the Legislative Council dated 8 March 2017, returning the Sporting Venues Authorities Amendment Bill, without amendment. ______

The Temporary Speaker (Mr Bruce Notley-Smith) left the Chair at 1.39 pm.

The Speaker resumed the Chair at 2.15 pm. ______

7 NOTICES OF MOTIONS

8 NOTICES OF MOTIONS SOUGHT TO BE ACCORDED PRIORITY

Mrs Leslie Williams—International Women’s Day. Ms —International Women’s Day.

9 QUESTION TIME ______

(1) Following a request from Ms Katrina Hodgkinson pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Premier provided additional information.

(2) Following a request from Mr Geoff Provest pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight provided additional information. 1105 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Wednesday 8 March 2017

(3) Following a request from Ms pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Women, and Minister for Ageing provided additional information.

(4) Following a request from Mr pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Family and Community Services, Minister for Social Housing, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault provided additional information. ______

10 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT—ST PATRICK’S DAY AMBASSADORS

Mr made a statement in relation to the appointment of St Patrick’s Day Ambassadors.

11 UNPROCLAIMED LEGISLATION

The Speaker tabled a list of legislation unproclaimed 90 days after assent as at 8 March 2017.

12 PETITIONS

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

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 Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting new inner city ferries.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting the inclusion of a new ferry service as part of the Elizabeth Bay Marina upgrade.

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

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens opposing the sale of public housing in Millers Point, Dawes Point and The Rocks.

(2) The Clerk also announced receipt of the following ministerial response to a petition signed by 500 or more persons:

The Hon. Don Harwin—lodged 14 February 2017—Requesting the Government implement rigorous assessment of coal and gas mining projects and strengthen the monitoring of existing operations and penalties for breaches—(Mr Anthony Roberts).

13 RE-ORDERING OF GENERAL BUSINESS

Mrs Leslie Williams moved, That the general business notice of motion (general notice) given by her this day (World’s Greatest Shave – Blood Cancer Research) have precedence on Thursday 9 March 2017.

Debate ensued.

Question put.

The House divided.

AYES 49

Mr Anderson, Mr Aplin, Mr Ayres, Mr Barilaro, Ms Berejiklian, Mr Bromhead, Mr Brookes, Mr 1106 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Wednesday 8 March 2017

Conolly, Mr Constance, Mr Coure, Mr Crouch, Mrs Davies, Mr Dominello, Mr Elliott, Mr Evans, Mr Fraser, Mr George, Ms Goward, Mr Grant, 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, Mr Patterson, Mrs Pavey, Mr Perrottet, Ms Petinos, Mr Piccoli, Mr Provest, Mr Roberts, Mr Rowell, Mr Sidoti, Mr Speakman, Mr Taylor, Mr Toole, Mr Tudehope, Ms Upton, Mr Ward and Mr Williams.

Tellers: Ms Gibbons and Mrs Williams.

NOES 38

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, Mr Hoenig, Ms Hornery, Mr Kamper, Ms Leong, Mr Lynch, Dr McDermott, Ms McKay, Mr Mehan, Ms Mihailuk, Mr Minns, Mr Park, Mr Parker, Mr Piper, Mr Robertson, Mr Scully, Ms T.F. Smith, Mr Warren, Ms Washington and Mr Zangari.

Tellers: Mr Atalla and Mr Lalich. In the Chair: Mrs Hancock.

Pair: Mr Stokes—Ms Watson.

Question passed.

14 NOTICES OF MOTIONS SOUGHT TO BE ACCORDED PRIORITY

(1) Mrs Leslie Williams made a statement in support of her notice being accorded priority over the other business of the House.

(2) Ms Sophie Cotsis also made a statement in support of her notice being accorded priority—

That this House calls on the Government to:

(1) Support all women being bold for change on International Women’s Day to address equality for women in safety, status and economic security.

(2) Ensure women are paid a fair rate for a day’s work, that they can live free of violence and that they are given the same opportunities as men to participate in all aspects of life.

Question—That the motion of the member for Port Macquarie be accorded priority—put.

The House divided.

AYES 48

Mr Anderson, Mr Aplin, Mr Ayres, 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 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, Mr Perrottet, Ms Petinos, Mr Piccoli, Mr Provest, Mr Roberts, Mr Rowell, Mr Sidoti, Mr Speakman, Mr Taylor, Mr Toole, Mr Tudehope, Ms Upton, Mr Ward, Mr Williams and Mrs Williams.

Tellers: Mr Bromhead and Mr Patterson.

NOES 38

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, Mr Hoenig, Ms Hornery, Mr Kamper, Ms Leong, Mr Lynch, Dr McDermott, Ms McKay, Mr Mehan, Ms 1107 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Wednesday 8 March 2017

Mihailuk, Mr Minns, Mr Park, Mr Parker, Mr Piper, Mr Robertson, Mr Scully, Ms T.F. Smith, Mr Warren, Ms Washington and Mr Zangari.

Tellers: Mr Atalla and Mr Lalich. In the Chair: Mr George.

Pair: Mr Stokes—Ms Watson.

Question passed.

15 MOTION ACCORDED PRIORITY—INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Mrs Leslie Williams moved, pursuant to notice, That this House:

(1) Notes today marks International Women’s Day.

(2) Recognises the invaluable contribution women and girls make to our society.

(3) Congratulates this year’s winners of the New South Wales Women of the Year Awards.

Debate ensued.

Mrs , by leave, also spoke to the motion.

Question put and passed.

16 PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS

17 MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE—INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

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

International Women’s Day.

Discussion ensued.

Ms , by leave, also addressed the House.

Discussion concluded.

18 MESSAGE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

The Deputy Speaker reported a message from the Legislative Council dated 8 March 2017, returning the Fines Amendment Bill, without amendment.

19 ADJOURNMENT

The House adjourned, pursuant to standing and sessional orders, at 5.39 pm, until tomorrow, at 10.00 am.

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Attendance: All members present except Mr and Ms .

HELEN MINNICAN Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Speaker ______

Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales