437 PROOF

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

No. 37

TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2011

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2 AUGUST 2011 (Paper No. 25)

*135 ROADS AND PORTS—GOCUP ROAD—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Roads and Ports— (1) What are the latest plans to upgrade, maintain and manage Gocup Road? (2) What funding is currently allocated for the upgrade, maintenance and management of Gocup Road? (3) Has the planning work commenced for future upgrades of Gocup Road? Answer— I am advised: (1) Tumut Shire Council will carry out routine maintenance, heavy patching, drainage and culvert maintenance work on Gocup Road under its Road Maintenance Council Contract. Funding has also been provided for road widening and reconstruction work. This work will be carried out progressively in line with priority needs. (2) $2.265 million has been allocated in 2011-12 for the maintenance, management and upgrade of Gocup Road. (3) Preliminary planning for future upgrades of Gocup Road has started.

*136 JUSTICE—PRISON ESCAPEES—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice— (1) How many people have escaped from New South Wales prisons or remand centres since 26 March 2011? (2) How many escapees were men? (3) How many escapees were women? (4) What prisons or remand centres were they in custody at before they escaped? (5) What were the escapees' offences? (6) How many are still "on the run"? (7) (a) What is the average time "on the run" for escaped prisoners since 26 March 2011? (b) How many recorded offences were committed while an escapee was "on the run"?

Answer— I am advised: (1) Nine. (2) Nine. (3) Zero. (4) Five inmates escaped from Brewarinna (Yetta Dhinnakkal) Centre, one escaped from Cessnock Correctional Centre, one escaped from Mannus Correctional Centre, and two escaped from Mid- North Coast Correctional Centre. They were classified as minimum security inmates. (5) The escapees were serving sentences for offences of armed robbery, robbery, break and enter, assault, driving offences and revocation of parole. (6) Zero. (7) (a) Nine days. (b) Corrective Services NSW does not keep comprehensive data of crimes committed by escapees whilst unlawfully at large. 440 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

*137 ROADS AND PORTS—ERSKINE PARK LINK ROAD—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Roads and Ports— (1) What was the date of the completion of planning work for the Erskine Park Link Road project? (2) What was the date of commencement of works for this project? (3) What is the completion date for this project? Answer— I am advised: (1) Following planning approval in August 2009, the RTA commenced an environmental assessment for the Erskine Park Link Road, which was determined in November 2010. (2) Construction of Erskine Park Link Road is expected to commence in late October 2011. (3) Construction of 3.1 kilometres dual carriageway of Erskine Park Link Road is expected to be completed in mid 2013, weather permitting.

*138 ROADS AND PORTS—CENTRAL COAST HIGHWAY—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Roads and Ports— (1) What was the date of the completion of planning work for the minor road works taking place on the Central Coast Highway at Kariong Hill? (2) What was the date of commencement of works for this project? (3) What is the completion date for this project? Answer— I am advised: (1) Work on the Central Coast Highway at Kariong Hill was granted environmental approval in December 2008. (2) Work started in January 2009. (3) The works were completed in July 2011.

*139 JUSTICE—TAMWORTH CORRECTIONAL CENTRE—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice— (1) As of 31 July 2011: (a) How many people are employed at Tamworth Correctional Centre? (b) How many staff were full-time? (c) How many staff were part-time? (d) What was the breakdown of staff at the Correctional Centre in relation to the following roles: (i) Administrative? (ii) Guards? (iii) Cleaning staff? (iv) Other staff? (e) What was the average annual salary? (f) What was the average weekly salary? (2) What is the annual operating budget for Tamworth Correctional Centre as of 31 July 2011? (3) How many inmates are housed at Tamworth Correctional Centre as of 31 July 2011? (4) How many inmates are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent? (5) What is the average length of stay in custody at Tamworth Correctional Centre? (6) How long is the average staff member employed at Tamworth Correctional Centre? (7) Since 26 March 2011, has the Government conducted any studies on the workforce at the Tamworth Correctional Centre? 441 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(8) (a) Where does the Department of Corrective Services hold female prisoners in Tamworth? (b) At that location, how long is an average female prisoner held? (c) What percentage of those female prisoners are identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? (d) Since 26 March 2011, how many female prisoners have been held at that location? (e) Since 26 March 2011, have there been any incidents of self-harm involving female prisoners held there?

Answer— I am advised: (1) (a) 54. (b) 54. (c) Zero. (d) It is inappropriate to provide a breakdown of the roles of staff for security reasons. (e) $70,016.25 including allowances. (f) $1,346.46 including allowances. (2) Expenditure for Tamworth Correctional Centre in the 2010⁄2011 financial year was $6.4 million. (3) 89. (4) 54. (5) 27 days. (6) 7.6 years for current officers. (7) Corrective Services NSW is currently assessing its overall workforce requirements throughout all its operations as part of a proposal to address the number of excess correctional centre beds. (8) Tamworth Correctional Centre does not hold female prisoners. Any female offender detained in Tamworth overnight would be detained at Tamworth Police Cells.

*140 ROADS AND PORTS—TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT HOWE STREET, SINGLETON—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Roads and Ports— (1) What was the date of the completion of planning work for the project to install traffic lights at Howe Street, Singleton? (2) What is the budget for this project? (3) What percentage of this budget is being paid for by Singleton Council? (4) What was the date of commencement of works for this project? (5) What is the completion date for this project? Answer— I am advised: (1) The concept approval and the required environmental approvals were completed by the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) on 8 July 2010. (2) National Blackspot funding of $450,000 over three years is available for the RTA managed parts of the project. Singleton Council is responsible for managing and funding the realignment of Howe Street. The RTA has agreed to make $40,000 available as a contribution for this work. (3) Singleton Council is carrying out the realignment of Howe Street using council funds, developer funds and a contribution of $40,000 from the RTA. The total value and percentage of the council funded part of the project is not known to the RTA. (4) Construction works started on site on 20 June 2011. (5) The RTA is scheduled to complete the traffic light component of the work in August 2011. Completion of the overall project is dependent on Singleton Council completing the realignment of Howe Street and utility relocation works at the intersection. 442 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

*141 ROADS AND PORTS—UPGRADE OF GOLDEN HIGHWAY AT OGILVIE HILL—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Roads and Ports— (1) What was the date of the completion of planning work for upgrades to the Golden Highway at Ogilvie Hill, east of Denman? (2) What was the date of commencement of works for this project? (3) What is the completion date for this project? Answer— I am advised: (1) Planning work was completed on 3 December 2010. (2) Work started on the current project on 18 January 2011. (3) Work is expected to be completed in September 2011, weather permitting.

*142 ROADS AND PORTS—STEEL TRUSS BRIDGE, GOLDEN HIGHWAY—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Roads and Ports— (1) What was the date of the completion of planning work for the project to strengthen the steel truss bridge on the Golden Highway at Denman? (2) What was the date of commencement of works for this project? (3) What is the completion date for this project? Answer— I am advised: (1) Planning for the project, which included detailed designs and environmental assessment, was completed in February⁄early March 2011. (2) Preliminary site preparation works started in mid January 2011 with scaffolding and access arrangements installed in February 2011. Strengthening works started in early March 2011. (3) The works are expected to be completed by December 2011, weather permitting.

*144 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENTS NATIONAL FOOD PLAN—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business— (1) Has the Government made a submission to the Commonwealth Governments National Food Plan process? (2) If so: (a) When was the submission provided? (b) Is the submission publicly available? (c) Where is it publicly available?

Answer— (1) The Department of Premier and Cabinet is preparing a coordinated NSW Government response to the Issues Paper to inform the development of a national food plan. Department of Primary Industries is providing input into this response. (2) (a) to (c) I refer you to the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website for more information.

*145 HEALTH—ONCOLOGY UNIT, MORUYA HOSPITAL—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— (1) What planning has the Government undertaken for a new oncology unit at the Moruya hospital? 443 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(2) What is the estimated cost of a new oncology unit at Moruya hospital? (3) Has any capital funding been allocated in the 2011-12 budgel or forward estimates for the project? (4) What is the level of use of the Moruya oncology unit on a monthly basis? (5) Is the unit: (a) Overcrowded? (b) Operating beyond its capacity? (6) What provision is there for funds raised by public appeal to be put toward a project to build a new oncology unit? Answer— The Minister for Health has advised: (1) to (3) The specific timing, scope and funding of hospital projects will be announced in the budget. (4) 5 days per week Monday to Friday 0800 to 1630. According to NAPOOS (non-admitted patient occasions of service) data there are approximately 750 per month (varies according to number of working days in the month and number of doctor clinics). 60 new clients were referred in June; 84 in July. (5) On doctor's clinic days, clients may wait in the corridor or outside on warm days, rather than in the waiting area. (6) The formation of a fundraising committee has been supported by Dr Max Alexander, Chief Executive of Southern NSW Local Health District. The Local Health District will start early stages of planning as soon as possible to inform the amount that needs to be raised to redevelop the Oncology Unit.

*146 TRANSPORT—SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, CENTRAL MANGROVE PUBLIC SCHOOL—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— (1) Why has the Government cancelled the school bus servicing families from the eastern border of Central Mangrove Public School? (2) (a) As this bus service has not required any additional buses or drivers to run, can this service be reinstated? (b) If not, why not? (3) What options are available for the families who are affected by the cancellation? Answer— I am advised: (1) to (3) Government funding of bus services in metropolitan and outer-metropolitan areas is based on the number of "in service" kilometres travelled. A bus service to Central Mangrove Public School was introduced at the start of the 2011 school year, but was subsequently cancelled due to the small number of students using the service, which made it financially unviable. Families affected by the cancellation may be eligible for a Private Vehicle Conveyance Subsidy from home to the nearest transport pick-up point, or from home to the school. These families can contact the Department of Transport on (02) 9891 8929 for further information on how to apply for the subsidy.

*147 TRANSPORT—METROBUS 65 SERVICE—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— (1) Will the Government proceed with the introduction of the Metrobus 65 service from Rouse Hill to Parramatta via Norwest Business Park and Westmead Hospital? (2) If so, when will this bus commence service? Answer— 444 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

I am advised: (1) and (2) The Department of Transport is currently reviewing growth bus allocations for consideration by Government.

*148 TRANSPORT—METROBUS 80 SERVICE—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— (1) Will the Government proceed with the introduction of the Metrobus 80 service from Liverpool to Parramatta via Miller, Bonnyrigg, Prairiewood and Wetherill Park? (2) If so, when will this bus commence service? Answer—

I am advised: (1) and (2) The Department of Transport is currently reviewing growth bus allocations for consideration by Government.

*149 TRANSPORT—METROBUS ROUTES—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— (1) Do all bus stops on Metrobus routes have signage to indicate that the stop is a Metrobus stop? (2) If not, (a) Why not? (b) When will such signage be provided?

Answer— I am advised: (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable.

*150 DISABILITY SERVICES—DISABILITY STANDARDS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Ageing, and Minister for Disability Services— (1) What action has the Government taken to enable people in wheelchairs to access existing buildings, specifically shops, motels and hotels? (2) Can motels and hotels charge higher tariffs for rooms that are fully accesible to people in wheelchairs? (3) What complaints resolution mechanisms are available to people in wheelchairs who are unable to access existing buildings? Answer— (1) NSW has supported the introduction of The Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 (Standards) which came into operation on 1 May 2011 and applies to building works that commenced on or after that date. The Standard, made under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth) (DDA), applies to public buildings, including shops, hotels and motels; the Standard also applies to both new buildings and new building works in existing buildings. The Standard codifies the requirements to satisfy the access provisions contained in the DDA to ensure dignified, equitable, cost effective and reasonably achievable access to buildings, and facilities and services within buildings, for people with a disability. The Standards make it unlawful for new building work for publicly accessible premises not to comply with Australian standards dealing with disability access. The Standards are made under Commonwealth law and are intended to have national application. In addition to the above, section 23 of the DDA makes it unlawful for a person to discriminate against another person on the ground of the other person's disability by refusing to allow the other 445 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

person access to, or the use of, any premises that the public or a section of the public is entitled or allowed to enter or use. This includes shops, motels and hotels. The Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) (ADA) (administered by the Anti-Discrimination Board) does not have an equivalent remedy for discrimination in the provision of access although a complaint of discrimination in the provision of services may be appropriate. (2) The DDA and the ADA state that it is unlawful to discriminate against a person with a disability. More specifically, the DDA makes it unlawful to discriminate in the terms and conditions on which access is provided to premises and the ADA makes it unlawful to discriminate in the terms and conditions on which goods or services are provided. Motels and hotels therefore can not charge higher tariffs for rooms that are fully accessible to people in wheelchairs. (3) People in wheelchairs who are unable to access existing buildings can lodge a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC). Complaints must be made in writing or by email and can be made in any language. Interpreters including sign language interpreters are available if required and assistance to help write the complaint is also available. If the complaint cannot be conciliated, legal action in the Federal Court or Federal Magistrates Court could be considered. Advice from the AHRC is recommended before taking legal action. Alternative remedies may also be available under the ADA. A complainant should therefore also contact the Anti-Discrimination Board.

*151 ROADS AND PORTS—UPGRADE OF PRINCES HIGHWAY AT VICTORIA CREEK—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports— (1) What was the date of the completion of planning work for the project to upgrade the Princes Highway at Victoria Creek? (2) What was the date of commencement of works for this project? (3) What is the completion date for this project? Answer— I am advised: (1) Planning for Victoria Creek was completed in February 2011. (2) Work commenced in July 2011. (3) The project is scheduled for completion by June 2013.

*152 ROADS AND PORTS—CONCRETE MEDIA BARRIER, PRINCES HIGHWAY, BATEMANS BAY—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports— (1) What was the date of the completion of planning work for the project to install a concrete median barrier on the Princes Highway at Batemans Bay? (2) What was the date of commencement of works for this project? (3) What is the completion date for this project? Answer— I am advised: (1) The planning work was completed in October 2010. (2) The project work started in February 2011. (3) The work is scheduled for completion in October 2011.

*153 ROADS AND PORTS—ROADWORK IN ALBURY—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports— (1) What was the date of completion of the planning work for the project to widen the Main Road 85 near Albury? (2) What was the date of commencement of works for this project? (3) What is the completion date for this project? 446 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

Answer— I am advised: (1) The final planning for widening work on Main Road 85 was completed in December 2010. (2) Road widening and reconstruction works have been carried out progressively on this road since 2006. (3) Widening works for the last section, from 7.19 kilometres to 8.57 kilometres north of Jingellic, was completed with an initial seal in June 2011. The final seal is due to be completed by December 2011.

*154 ROADS AND PORTS—FOG LIGHTS ON CARS—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports— (1) What are the rules relating to the use of fog lights on cars during daylight or non fog conditions? (2) What penalties apply for incorrect use of fog lights? (3) How many people have been given a penalty notice or other sanction in relation to the incorrect use of fog lights? (4) What action is the Government taking to reduce the use of fog lights in inappropriate circumstances? Answer— I am advised: (1) Under Rule 218 1 of the Road Rules 2008, a driver must not use any fog light fitted to the vehicle unless the driver is driving in fog, mist or under other atmospheric conditions that restrict visibility. In addition, under Rule 219, a driver must not use, or allow to be used, any light fitted to or in the driver's vehicle to dazzle, or in a way that is likely to dazzle, another road user. (2) The penalty notice amount for these offences is $88, or a maximum court imposed penalty of $2,200. In addition, using lights that will dazzle other drivers incurs loss of one demerit point. (3) The number of people given a penalty notice or other sanction in relation to the incorrect use of fog lights is a matter for the State Debt Recovery Office. (4) The Roads and Traffic Authority provides advice to drivers about proper use of fog lights through the Road Users' Handbook, as well as via overhead and roadside variable message signs.

*155 TRANSPORT—COUNTRYLINK TIMETABLES—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— (1) Are CountryLink timetables currently being reviewed? (2) When will this review be completed? (3) What is the timeframe for introduction of a new timetable? (4) What opportunity will local communities have to provide feedback on any proposed changes to the timetable? Answer— I am advised: (1) Yes. (2) Timetable reviews are ongoing. (3) A minor change to the Western Region coach timetable is planned to coincide with changes to the connecting CityRail service at Lithgow. (4) Community consultation is undertaken for any major timetable change, but on this occasion the change is only minor.

*156 TRANSPORT—DISUSED TRAIN STATIONS—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— (1) How many train stations in New South Wales are currently disused? (2) How many train stations in New South Wales are currently under some sort of leasing arrangement 447 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

with local councils or other organisations? (3) For each of the stations that are being used for community or commercial purposes, what is: (a) The location? (b) The leasing arrangement? (c) The cost of the lease? (4) What is the procedure for organisations seeking to lease a disused train station for either community or commercial use? (5) Does the Government have a policy that encourages community use of disused stations? Answer— I am advised: (1) There are 5 train stations within the CityRail network that are disused, Toronto, Blackalls Park, Woollahra, Eskbank and Bowenfels. There are currently 83 disused train stations on the Country Regional Network (CRN) and ARTC Lease Network (LSE). Of these 37 are vacant. (2) There are currently 45 stations under a lease arrangement. (3) (a) to (c) Organisation Location Arrangement Cost of Lease Lake Macquarie & District Toronto Lease $680 p.a. Historical Society Lithgow State Mine Eskbank Licence $1 p.a. Railway (a community group) as part of the Eskbank Rail Heritage Precinct CRN DISUSED STATIONS - Station name Type Rent p.a. Community Commercial Industrial Residential Ben Lomond Community $ 318 Black Mountain Community $ 1 Bombala Community $ 487 Borenore Community $ 462 Bourke Community $ 568 Carcoar Commercial $ 6,240 Cobar Community $ 1,000 Corowa Community $ 782 Crookwell Community $ 1 Deepwater Community $ 528 Dumaresq Community $ 500 Glen Innes Commercial $ 17,000 Glen Innes Community $ 505 Grenfell Community $ 430 Gundagai Community $ 164 Guyra Community $ 1 Hay Community $ 506 Jerilderie Community $ 456 Kandos Commercial $ 7,800 Ladysmith Community $ 579 Lockhart Community $ 501 Manildra Industrial $ 2,163 Merriwa Community $ 300 Michelago Community $ 443 448 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

Mudgee Commercial $ 28,468 Mullumbimby Community $ 338 Nyngan Community $ 375 Oberon Community $ 515 Rylstone Community $ 400 Temora Commercial $ 5,216 Tumut Community $ 848 Wallerawang Commercial $ 8,400 Weethalle Community $ 369 Woodstock Residential $ 4,039 Young Commercial $ 41,567 Yass Community $ 440 ARTC LEASED CORRIDOR DISUSED STATIONS Station name Type Rent p.a. Community Commercial Industrial Residential Bogan Gate Community $ 820 Bowning Residential $ - $ 6,778 Cootamundra Community $ 502 West Forbes Community $ 260 Gulgong Community $ 350 Narromine Community $ 600 Old Casino Community $ 260 Premer Community $ 26 Robertson Community $ 500 Stockinbingal Community $ 1 Notes: 1. Byron Bay Station is operational for bus services. Part of the station is commercially leased at $185,000 per annum. 2. Tenterfield Railway Station is vested with Railcorp and is currently occupied by Tenterfield Railway Preservation Society. 3. Cooma Railway Station is vested with Railcorp and is currently occupied by Cooma Monaro Railway. 449 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(4) Organisations can contact RailCorp's Managing Agent, Chesterton International (details at www.railcorp.info⁄commercial⁄property_division) and express their interest through an application to lease. If there is no known future operational need for the property lease terms can be negotiated. Disused stations are offered for lease in a number of ways. The first preference is to enter into arrangements that provide a commercial return and occupancy for the premises. This is not always possible due to the building design, location or condition of the premises. Where it is considered a commercial return is possible, a station may be offered for lease by: -Listing with a local real estate agent -Advertising in the local media -Placing signage on the premises Interested parties contact CRIA's agent and enter into the normal competitive process. In some cases, if there are no prospects for a commercial return, stations are offered for lease to local non-profit community groups. In some instances, the local Council may enter into a lease on behalf of the community. The lease fee may take into consideration any renovation or restoration work to be undertaken by the community, services provided by the landlord and any perceived benefit from having the premises occupied. (5) RailCorp encourages local councils and other community organisations to use disused stations where it is safe to do so. Some stations require extensive remediation work prior to being made available for lease. The cost of such remediation can be expensive and often beyond the capacity of local councils or community organisations. CRIA policy seeks to lease vacant rail buildings, including disused train stations, for either community purposes or to organisations under a commercial arrangement.

*157 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—FEMALE PRISONERS IN TAMWORTH—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council— (1) (a) Since 26 March 2011, has the NSW Police Force expressed any concerns about the holding of female prisoners in Tamworth police cells due to the lack of a facility for female prisoners in Tamworth? (b) If so, how many times have concerns been raised? (2) Since 26 March 2011, have there been any incidents of self-harm involving female prisoners held in Tamworth police cells? Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me: (1) A search of the police records system has not disclosed any record of concerns being raised about the facilities for holding female prisoners in Tamworth police cells, either by the Oxley Local Area Commander or the wider NSW Police Force. (2) Since 26 March 2011 no reported cases of self harm by any female prisoner in the cell complex have been brought to the attention of the Oxley Local Area Commander.

*158 ENVIRONMENT—KINGSCLIFF SHORELINE EROSION—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage— (1) Since 26 March 2011, how much funding has the Government contributed towards the restoration of the Kingscliff shoreline at the Kingscliff holiday parks and Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club which was hit by massive king tides? (2) Does the Government have plans to provide funding to save the Kingscliff holiday parks and Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club from erosion? (3) (a) Does the Government have any reports or studies about public safety relating to the erosion? 450 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(b) If so, what are the report and study titles and what do they recommend? (4) (a) Has the Member for Tweed made any written submissions on the Kingscliff shoreline erosion since 26 March 2011? (b) If so, on what dates were submissions made? (5) What is the Government doing to stabilize the shoreline in the long term? (6) (a) Does the Government have plans to create an artificial break in the ocean to reduce the impact of king tides on the shoreline at Kingscliff? (b) If so, what are the details of these plans? (c) If no, why not?

Answer— I am advised as follows: (1) The Government has approved funding of $75,000 under the Coastal Management Program. This was in response to the only application for funds that the Government has received from Tweed Shire Council. (2) The Government has approved funding of $75,000 under the Coastal Management Program in response to the sole application from Tweed Shire Council. This will assist Council in progressing relevant approvals to extract sand from the Tweed River and use the sand to nourish Kingscliff Beach. Council identified this as a key action under its Tweed Coastline Management Plan. (3) (a) No. (b) Not applicable. (4) (a) Yes. (b) 18 July 2011. (5) See (2) (6) (a) No. (b) Not applicable. (c) It is the responsibility of local councils to deal with coastal erosion within their area. Council adopted the Tweed Coastline Management Plan in 2005 which proposes strategies to address erosion issues at Kingscliff. The Government is providing Council with support for the implementation of these strategies under the Coastal Management Program.

*159 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES, SMALL BUSINESS—KINGSCLIFF SHORELINE EROSION—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business— (1) Since 26 March 2011, how much funding has the Government contributed towards the restoration of the Kingscliff shoreline at the Kingscliff holiday parks and Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club which was hit by massive king tides? (2) Does the Government have plans to provide funding to save the Kingscliff holiday parks and Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club from erosion? (3) (a) Does the Government have any reports or studies about public safety relating to the erosion? (b) If so, what are the report and study titles and what do they recommend? (4) (a) Has the Member for Tweed made any written submissions on the Kingscliff shoreline erosion since 26 March 2011? 451 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(b) If so, on what dates were submissions made? (5) What is the Government doing to stabilize the shoreline in the long term? (6) (a) Does the Government have plans to create an artificial break in the ocean to reduce the impact of king tides on the shoreline at Kingscliff? (b) If so, what are the details of these plans? (c) If no, why not?

Answer— Matters relating to the coordination of coastal zone planning and the provision of NSW Government funding assistance are the responsibility of the Minister for the Environment.

*160 ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS—ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES WATER AND SEWERAGE PROGRAM—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Citizenship and Communities, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— (1) How many Aboriginal communities were receiving support from the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program managed by the NSW Office of Water, on 26 March 2011? (2) What is the total budget allocated to the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program in the 2010⁄11 financial year? (3) Does the Government plan to continue the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program? (4) (a) Has the Government limited the number of communities receiving support from the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program? (b) If so, which communities no longer receive support? (5) Does the Government plan to expand the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program? (6) (a) What was the status of the planned works for the following communities, Alice Edwards Village, Balranald Reserve, Barwon 4, Bellbrook, Brewarrina West, Brungle, Collarenebrie, Corindi Beach, Clara Hart, Erambie, Gingie Reserve, Goodooga Reserve, Gundurimba Reserve, Jubullum Village, Mallee, Mehi Crescent, Moonacullah, Murrin Bridge, Namatijira Avenue, Namoi Reserve, Nanima Reserve, New Merinee, Stanley Village, Summervale, Toomelah, Walhallow Reserve, Wallaga Lake Koorie Village, Wamba Wamba, Warrali Mission, Weilmoringle, Willow Bend and Wongala, on 1 April 2011? (b) Has work begun on these projects? (c) If not, when will work commence? (d) What is the projected cost? (e) What is the projected date for completion? (f) How many people are affected by the project? (g) How many children live in these communities? (h) What are the major health problems identified in these communities? (i) Is there a higher level of ear and nose infections in these communities than the non-Aboriginal community? (j) What are the actual physical works for the project? (7) (a) What was the status of the long-term contracts for water and sewerage services for Cummeragunja, Gundurimba, Malabugilmah and Baryulgil Square, on 1 April 2011? (b) Has work begun on these projects? (c) What is the projected cost? (d) What is the projected date for completion? (e) How many people are affected by the project? 452 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(f) What are the major health problems identified in these communities? (g) Is there a higher level of ear and nose infections in these communities than the non-Aboriginal community? (h) What are the actual physical works for the project? (8) Since the Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services responded to Legislative Council Question on Notice 113 published on 21 June 2011, has the Government restored or changed any of its plans for the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program? Answer— I am advised: (1) 60 of the 61 eligible NSW Aboriginal communities are receiving support from the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program. (2) The total 2010⁄11 allocation for the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program was $10.055 million, including $6.484 million from the NSW Government. (3) Yes (4) (a) No (b) N⁄A (5) No. (6) (a) to (c) Routine operation and maintenance of the water and sewerage systems have commenced for all these communities except for the communities of Corindi Beach, Moonahcullah, Walhallow Reserve and Wongala. In addition, backlog and emergency works have also been undertaken, when required. (d) $97 million plus indexation over 25 years for these 32 communities. (e) The Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program for continuous routine operation and maintenance of water and sewerage systems commenced in 2008 for a scheduled 25 years. (f) There are approximately 3,300 people living in these 32 communities deemed eligible to receive funding under the Program. (g) The Program does not collect information on the numbers of children in these communities. (h) and (i) These are matters for the Minister for Health. (j) The program is for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the water and sewerage systems and includes: • backlog works to bring the infrastructure to its original condition; • emergency works to rectify breakdowns for preventing interruption to water supply and sewerage services; • minimising public health and environmental impacts; • water quality monitoring for ensuring water services meet current standards; regular inspection for ensuring the services provided and paid for are as per agreed service agreements; • management planning to ensure timely intervention for identifying and preventing system failures; and • capital works for the provision of new infrastructure. (7) (a) Five year Service Agreements for the routine operation and maintenance of the water and sewerage systems have been signed for Cummeragunja and Gundurimba while two year Service Agreements with a five year option have been signed for Malabugilmagh and Baryulgil Square. (b) Yes. (c) 453 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

• Cummeragunja - $90,000 per annum for five years operation and maintenance. • Gundurimba - $8,100 per annum for five years operation and maintenance. • Malabugilmah - $121,200 per annum for two years operation and maintenance. • Baryulgil Square - $116,640 per annum for two years operation and maintenance. (d) This is an ongoing routine operation and maintenance program for 25 years. (e) Approximately 300 people live in these four communities. (f) and (g) These are matters for the Minister for Health. (h) The program is for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the water and sewerage systems and includes: • backlog works to bring the infrastructure to its original condition; • emergency works to rectify breakdowns for preventing interruption to water supply and sewerage services; • minimising public health and environmental impacts; • water quality monitoring for ensuring water services meet current standards; regular inspection for ensuring the services provided and paid for are as per agreed service agreements; • management planning to ensure timely intervention for identifying and preventing system failures; and • capital works for the provision of new infrastructure. (8) No

*161 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES WATER AND SEWERAGE PROGRAM—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business— (1) How many Aboriginal communities were receiving support from the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program managed by the NSW Office of Water, on 26 March 2011? (2) What is the total budget allocated to the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program in the 2010⁄11 financial year? (3) Does the Government plan to continue the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program? (4) (a) Has the Government limited the number of communities receiving support from the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program? (b) If so, which communities no longer receive support? (5) Does the Government plan to expand the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program? (6) (a) What was the status of the planned works for the following communities, Alice Edwards Village, Balranald Reserve, Barwon 4, Bellbrook, Brewarrina West, Brungle, Collarenebrie, Corindi Beach, Clara Hart, Erambie, Gingie Reserve, Goodooga Reserve, Gundurimba Reserve, Jubullum Village, Mallee, Mehi Crescent, Moonacullah, Murrin Bridge, Namatijira Avenue, Namoi Reserve, Nanima Reserve, New Merinee, Stanley Village, Summervale, Toomelah, Walhallow Reserve, Wallaga Lake Koorie Village, Wamba Wamba, Warrali Mission, Weilmoringle, Willow Bend and Wongala, on 1 April 2011? (b) Has work begun on these projects? (c) If not, when will work commence? (d) What is the projected cost? (e) What is the projected date for completion? (f) How many people are affected by the project? (g) How many children live in these communities? (h) What are the major health problems identified in these communities? (i) Is there a higher level of ear and nose infections in these communities than the non-Aboriginal community? (j) What are the actual physical works for the project? 454 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(7) (a) What was the status of the long-term contracts for water and sewerage services for Cummeragunja, Gundurimba, Malabugilmah and Baryulgil Square, on 1 April 2011? (b) Has work begun on these projects? (c) What is the projected cost? (d) What is the projected date for completion? (e) How many people are affected by the project? (f) What are the major health problems identified in these communities? (g) Is there a higher level of ear and nose infections in these communities than the non-Aboriginal community? (h) What are the actual physical works for the project? (8) Since the Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services responded to Legislative Council Question on Notice 113 published on 21 June 2011, has the Government restored or changed any of its plans for the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program? Answer— (1) Sixty. (2) $10.1 million, including $6.484 million from the NSW Government. (3) to (5) Yes, the Government plans to continue the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program. There is a 25 year agreement signed between the NSW Government and the NSW Aboriginal Land Council that commits to funding of $200 million over 25 years for the Program. All eligible communities will receive support. An eligibility criteria was developed for the Program and the communities that meet the eligibility criteria are included in the Program. (6) (a) to (c) Routine operation and maintenance of the water and sewerage systems has commenced for all these communities except Corindi Beach, Moonahcullah, Walhallow Reserve and Wongala. In addition, backlog and emergency works have been undertaken when required. (d) $97 million, indexed over 25 years. (e) The Program commenced in 2008 for a scheduled 25 years. (f) Approximately 3,300 people. (g) The Program does not collect information on the numbers of children in these communities. (h) and (i) These are matters for the Minister for Health. (j) The program is for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the water and sewerage systems and includes: • backlog works to bring the infrastructure to its original condition; • emergency works to rectify breakdowns for preventing interruption to water supply and sewerage services; • minimising public health and environmental impacts; • water quality monitoring to ensure water services meet current standards; • regular inspection to ensure the services provided and paid for are as per agreed service agreements; • management planning to ensure timely intervention for identifying and preventing system failures; and • capital works for the provision of new infrastructure. (7) (a) Five year service agreements have been signed for Cummeragunja and Gundurimba, while two year service agreements with a further three year option have been signed for Malabugilmagh and Baryulgil Square. (b) Yes. (c) • Cummeragunja - $90,000 per annum for five years. 455 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

• Gundurimba - $8,100 per annum for five years. • Malabugilmah - $121,200 per annum for two years. • Baryulgil Square - $116,640 per annum for two years. (d) This is an ongoing routine operation and maintenance program for 25 years. (e) Approximately 300. (f) and (g) These are matters for the Minister for Health. (h) Refer to (6) (j). 8. No.

*162 ARTS—PROVENANCE—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, and Minister for the Arts— (1) Are there any paintings or pieces of art associated with the Art Gallery of NSW that are the subject of provenance, or history of ownership issues? (2) If so, (a) How many paintings or pieces of art have issues? (b) What are their titles? (c) What steps is the Art Gallery of NSW taking to determine their ownership or provenance? (d) (i) Are the provenance issues limited to a particular period? (ii) If so, which periods or dates?

Answer— (1) Yes (2) (a) The Art Gallery of NSW has advised that it considers that there are 42 works with provenance or history of ownership issues. However, it must be stressed that gaps in or no provenance by no means indicates that a work was looted or stolen. (b) The list of the 42 works that the Art Gallery considers have provenance or history of ownership issues is available on the Art Gallery's website at: www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au⁄research⁄artwork⁄provenance (c) The Art Gallery of NSW has advised that it has always conducted research into the provenance of the collection. In particular, the provenance of a work is considered before it is acquired by the Gallery. In conjunction with other international and national museums, the Gallery has included on its website, a list of European paintings that have gaps in or no provenance for the period 1933 to 1945. The Gallery cooperates with the Central Registry of Information on Looted Cultural Property 1933-1945 in London which has also included this list on its website. The Gallery welcomes any information on the provenance of works in the collection. (d) (i) Yes. (ii) European paintings acquired after 1933 and created before 1945 that were or could have been in Europe at that time.

*163 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—FIBRE HEMP CULTIVATION—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business— (1) As of 26 March 2011, how many hectares of fibre hemp are under cultivation in New South Wales? (2) As of 1 August 2011, how many hectares of fibre hemp are under cultivation in New South Wales? (3) What are the geographical locations of the sites? (4) How does the Department of Primary Industries provide oversight? (5) (a) Is a permit required to grow fibre hemp? 456 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(b) If so, how many permits have been issued since 26 March 2011? (6) What community concerns have been expressed to the Government about the cultivation of fibre hemp in New South Wales? (7) How long has the cultivation of fibre hemp occurred in New South Wales? Answer— (1) 142.5 ha of industrial hemp was under cultivation. (2) None. (3) In the 2010-11 season, two crops were located near Ashford, one seed crop was located near Narromine, two small seed crops were located in the Lismore area and one crop was located near Griffith. (4) The Department of Primary Industries provides oversight of the emerging hemp industry by: • requiring growers to provide reports at the beginning and end of the season; • undertaking crop inspections and sampling; • laboratory analysis of leaf and seed heads for trichomes (THC) content; • examining grower records; and • ensuring growers demonstrate adequate security before crop planting is permitted. (5) (a) Yes. (b) Two. (6) I have not received any representations expressing concern about the cultivation of fibre hemp in this State. (7) I am advised fibre hemp was cultivated in the Hunter Valley during World War II to supply rope and hessian.

*164 HEALTH—WYONG HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— (1) How many beds does the Emergency Medical Unit at Wyong Hospital currently have? (2) What is the current full-time equivalent staffing for: (a) medical staff? (b) nursing staff? (c) other staff? (3) How much of the proposed $2 million enhancement of the Emergency Medical Unit has already been spent? (4) How much has been spent on: (a) facilities? (b) staffing? (5) What staffing enhancements are planned for the financial year 2011-2012? Answer— The Minister for Health has advised: (1) to (5) Wyong Hospital does not have an Emergency Medical Unit. The Government is currently undertaking a review of health capital infrastructure. The specific timing, scope and funding of hospital projects will be announced after the budget process is completed in September 2011.

*165 HEALTH—WOY WOY HOSPITAL REHABILITATION UNIT—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— (1) When will the Woy Woy Hospital Rehabilitation Unit re-open? 457 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(2) How much funding will be allocated? (3) How many beds will the new Rehabilitation Unit have? Answer— (1) to (3) The Government is currently undertaking a review of health capital infrastructure. The specific timing, scope and funding of hospital projects will be announced after the budget process is completed in September 2011.

*166 HEALTH—EYE SURGERY, BLUE MOUNTAINS HOSPITAL—Mr Searle asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— (1) Following statements by the Minister for Health that "there is no reason why eye surgery should not be done at Blue Mountains Hospital, it's only Labor's bureaucratic incompetence that is standing in the way, and that "the capacity and willpower from local surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses is there to start performing surgery at Katoomba": (a) Will eye surgery commence at Blue Mountains Hospital under the Coalition Government? (b) If so, when? (c) If not, why not?

Answer— The Minister for Health has advised: (1) (a) to (c) Under the new governance arrangements for the NSW health system introduced by this government, clinical decision-making on matters including eye surgery has been devolved to a Local Health District level, where it will happen closer to the patient. Eye surgery within the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is currently performed at both Springwood and Lithgow Hospitals.

*167 HEALTH—AREA NEED CLASSIFICATION, BLUE MOUNTAINS HOSPITAL—Mr Searle asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— (1) Further to the answer provided to Question No. 13, published on Questions and Answers Paper No. 17 on 14 June 2011: (a) Does the area of need classification for Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital cover the entire hospital or just the maternity unit? (b) How will the change to the area of need alter or hasten the recruitment process?

Answer— (1) (a) and (b) I am advised: Under the Area of Need program specific positions within a hospital or practice are declared Area of Need positions. Hospitals or units are not declared Area of Need. The Area of Need program is a strategy that enables the short-term appointment of suitably qualified international medical graduates, who do not have general or specialist registration in Australia, to fill specialist and general practitioner positions that have been unable to be filled through normal recruitment. Once an Area of Need position is approved the employer has to identify a suitably qualified international medical graduate and the doctor has to obtain limited medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia. 458 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

*168 HEALTH—EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— (1) Has the Minister for Health had a request to meet with the Emergency Medical Service Protection Association? (2) Has the Minister met with the Association? (3) If the Minister has met with the Association: (a) was the issue of NSW Schedule 8 medication tampering raised? (b) what other issues were raised? (c) what action has the Minister taken to address the issues raised?

Answer— (1) Yes. (2) and (3) No.

*169 HEALTH—SAFE WORKING HOURS FOR JUNIOR DOCTORS—Ms Cotsis asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— (1) Is the Minister for Health aware of the Australian Medical Association's (AMA) safe working hours policy? (2) What action has been taken to implement safe working hours for junior doctors? (3) Will compliance with the AMA's policy for safe hours be made mandatory for all doctors employed in any capacity by NSW Health? Answer— (1) The Minister is aware of the AMA's National Code of Practice: Hours of Work, Shiftwork and Rostering for Hospital Doctors published in 2005. (2) The relevant policy applied by the Department in relation to safe working hours of medical officers in NSW Health Guideline 2007_023, Preventing and Managing Work-Related Fatigue which focuses on the broad range of factors that impact on fatigue, including working hours. Under the Guideline, Local Health Districts are required to identify the potential for work related fatigue to become an Occupational, Health and Safety (OHS) issue, and to prevent and manage it as they would any other OHS issue. Strategies to address fatigue include shift and roster design, better leave management, improved working environment and provision of staff support. Under the Medical Officers Award, a medical officer can refuse to work overtime in circumstances where the working of such overtime would result in the employee working hours which are unreasonable, including where there is a risk to health and safety. (3) The AMA National Code of Practice is a useful resource and contributes to debate around safe working hours. However, the Guide itself states that it is not intended to be exhaustive but rather a tool in the assessment of risks. Identifying and managing risks, including fatigue, is an issue which is appropriately dealt with at the local level.

*170 HEALTH—SINGLE CREW AMBULANCES—Mr Searle asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— (1) Following the Miniter for Health's statement that "single crew ambulances are bad for paramedics and bad for patients", will single crew ambulances cease to be in use in New South Wales under the Coalition Government? Answer— The Minister for Health has advised: Single responding paramedics work on motorcycles, in the special operations unit, as rapid responders, 459 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

and also include extended care paramedics.

*171 HEALTH—COOMA DIALYSIS SATELLITE CENTRE—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— (1) With regard to the $1 million committment to the Cooma Dialysis Satellite Centre, when will the money be committed? (2) What facilities will be funded? (3) How many staff will be employed? (4) How many patients will be serviced? Answer— (1) to (4) The Government is currently undertaking a review of health priorities. The specific timing of hospital projects will be announced after the budget process is completed in September 2011.

*172 HEALTH—ARMIDALE HOSPITAL—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— (1) Have the positions of Intensive Care Director and General Physican Medical Officer been advertised in the last four months? (2) Have these positions been filled? (3) Are plans in place to fill vacancies in the General Physician and Surgical Visiting Medical Officer roster in Armidale? Answer— The Minister for Health has advised: (1) and (2) From September 2010, the General Medicine vacancy has been advertised every three months on the NSW Health recruitment website. One General Medicine vacancy has been permanently filled and one has been filled on a temporary basis. The Director of ICU position is a part time internal appointment and, as such, has not been advertised. (3) The General Surgeon vacancies were interviewed for in June 2011 and Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is currently negotiating with two successful applicants. Locum Physician services are engaged as necessary to ensure the full time physician is not working onerous on-call.

*173 HEALTH—YARALLA ESTATE—Ms Fazio asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— (1) What plans does the Government have for the future of Yaralla Estate? (2) What costs are involved? (3) How would any plans be funded? Answer— I am advised: (1) The former Sydney South West Area Health Service commissioned the NSW Department of Commerce to undertake an options study to confirm the best use for the facility. The options study supported the relocation of the HIV⁄AIDS Dementia Supported Accomodation unit from its current premises at Bridge Road Glebe to the main house on the Estate. The service provides much needed long term accomodation for those suffering from HIV⁄AIDS. The relocation will provide improved accomodation and result in an increase in the current bed base from 11 to 15. (2) The approved budget for the refurbishment is $3.05 million. 460 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(3) A business case was submtited to NSW Health and NSW Treasury for approval to refurbish the main house to accomodate the HIV⁄AIDS Dementia Unit. The renovations are to be funded through asset disposal within the Sydney Local Health District.

*174 HEALTH—REGIONAL HOSPITAL AT BEGA—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— (1) With regard to the $10 million for planning towards the new regional hospital at Bega, what will be undertaken in the 2011-12 financial year? (2) What is the 2011-12 budget allocation? (3) When will construction commence? Answer— The Minister for Health has advised: The Member is referred to the response to Question on Notice LA0088 asked in the Legislative Assembly.

*175 HEALTH—SHOALHAVEN HOSPITAL—Mr Searle asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— (1) With regard to the upgrading of the car parking facilities for Shoalhaven Hospital, how many car spaces will be created? (2) Will there be a charge to staff or visitors? (3) Have the works been commenced? (4) When will the works be completed? Answer— (1) to (4) On 15 August 2011 I approved land for the long-awaited car park expansion at Shoalhaven Hospital, demonstrating that the Government is back on-track to deliver on another election commitment. A 1.9ha portion of land known as 'Nowra Park' on Scenic Drive was the area approved, which will allow the creation of an additional 117 car spaces. The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District has advised that there will be no charge to staff or the public on new parking areas. I am further advised that initial planning work has already been undertaken.

*176 HEALTH—GULGONG MULTIPURPOSE SERVICE—Ms Fazio asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— (1) Following the Minister for Health's commitment to establish a Gulgong Multipurpose Serivce, what facility is planned? (2) Will the facility be on the current hospital site? (3) When will funding be allocated? (4) When will construction commence? (5) When will construction finish? Answer— The Minister for Health has advised: (1) to (5) The Government is currently undertaking a review of health capital infrastructure. The specific timing, scope and funding of hospital projects will be announced after the budget process is completed in September 2011. 461 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

*177 JUSTICE—COMPANION ANIMALS OF PRISONERS—Ms Fazio asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice— (1) What protocols and procedures have been put in place in respect of care for any companion animals of prisoners? (2) Do staff seek to ascertain if the prisoner has any companion animals? (3) Are any arrangements put in place to ensure that these companion animals are rehoused and cared for while the prisoner is detained? (4) Which animal welfare organisations are involved in these services? (5) If protocols and procedures do not exist to deal with this issue, when will they be introduced? Answer— I am advised: (1) to (5) It is an inmate's responsibility to arrange for the care of a companion animal owned by the inmate, and Corrective Services NSW will facilitate telephone calls to prospective carers to arrange such care when an inmate is received into custody. Inmates may also approach the Pensioners' Aid Association of NSW Inc to request the collection and transfer of a companion animal, however the inmate would be expected to nominate a willing carer and arrange payment of transportation and associated costs.

*178 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—COMPANION ANIMALS OF DETAINEES—Ms Fazio asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council— (1) What protocols and procedures have been put in place in respect of care for any companion animals of people arrested and detained? (2) Do police seek to ascertain if the prisoner has any companion animals? (3) Are any arrangements put in place to ensure that these companion animals are rehoused and cared for while the prisoner is detained? (4) Which animal welfare organisations are involved in these services? (5) If protocols and procedures do not exist to deal with this issue, when will they be introduced? Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me: (1) to (5) It is not the responsibility of the NSW Police Force to make arrangements for the care of detainees' companion animals (pets). However, if a detainee brings the issue of a pet to police attention, officers may assist or allow the person to make arrangements for the animal. If the person is unable to make such arrangements, police may contact an appropriate animal welfare service, such as the RSPCA, or a local organisation such as Council Rangers. The NSW Police Force has no plans to introduce protocols or procedures in relation to this issue.

*179 MENTAL HEALTH—COMPANION ANIMALS OF ACUTE CARE PATIENTS—Ms Fazio asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Healthy Lifestyles, and Minister for Western New South Wales— (1) What protocols and procedures have been put in place in respect of care for any companion animals of patients admitted to acute care? (2) Do staff seek to ascertain if the patient has any companion animals? (3) Are any arrangements put in place to ensure that these companion animals are rehoused and cared for while the patient is incapacitated? (4) Which animal welfare organisations are involved in these services? (5) If protocols and procedures do not exist to deal with this issue, when will they be introduced? 462 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

Answer— (1) to (9) I am advised that there are currently no Department of Health protocols and procedures for the care of companion animals and that these issues are managed on a case by case basis by local health services if the need arises.

*181 HEALTH—COFFS HARBOUR HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— (1) Further to the answer provided to Question No. 90 in this Questions and Answers paper, how many of the 4.2 full time equivalent Medical Emergengy Officers have been successfully recruited as of 31 July 2011? (2) Are these positions for staff specialists or for career medical officers? Answer— The Minister for Health has advised: (1) 3 of the 4.2 FTE Emergency Medical Officers have been successfully recruited as of 31 July 2011. (2) The approved increase of 4.2 FTE was for non-specialist positions, currently filled by a combination of Chief Medical Officers, Registrars and Locums. The staff specialist positions in the Emergency Department are currently filled.

*182 JUSTICE—NEW SOUTH WALES PRISONERS—Ms Fazio asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice— (1) How many prisoners are currently in each detention facility in New South Wales? (2) How many of these prisoners identify as indigenous? (3) How many of these prisoners posses an intellectual disability? (4) How many of these prisoners are currently in receipt of training or vocational programs? (5) How many of these prisoners have identified addiction problems? (6) How many of these prisoners have identified mental health issues? Answer— I am advised: (1) 9,964 as at 7 August 2011. (2) 2,230 as at 7 August 2011. (3) Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) is unable to provide accurate numbers of people with intellectual disability in custody owing to a range of factors, including the definition of intellectual disability. Providing accurate numbers of offenders that fit the definition would require each offender in custody to be assessed in terms of each criteria for intellectual disability. Some of the criteria cannot be assessed in the custodial environment. CSNSW, however, is aware of a small number of offenders in custody who have a confirmed intellectual disability. These offenders are known clients of the Department of Ageing, Disability and Homecare. (4) The member is referred to the 2009⁄10 CSNSW Annual Report, indicating that 10,278 inmates were enrolled in one or more education and⁄or vocational training course. (5) According to the 2009 NSW Inmate Health Survey (IHS) conducted by Justice Health, 44% of inmate participants reported using illicit drugs on a daily or almost-daily basis in the year before being imprisoned. A further 40% of inmate participants reported using illicit drugs less frequently in the year before entering prison. The IHS also found that 58% of inmates had engaged in hazardous or harmful alcohol consumption in the year prior to their imprisonment. 463 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(6) According to the 2009 NSW Inmate Health Survey, 49% of inmate participants reported having received assessment or treatment by a doctor or psychiatrist for an "emotional or mental health problem" at some point in their lives.

*183 JUSTICE—NEW SOUTH WALES JUVENILE DETAINEES—Ms Fazio asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice— (1) How many juveniles are currently in each detention facility in New South Wales? (2) How many of these juveniles identify as indigenous? (3) How many of these juveniles posses an intellectual disability? (4) How many of these juveniles are currently in receipt of training or vocational programs? (5) How many of these juveniles have identified addiction problems? (6) How many of these juveniles have identified mental health issues? Answer— (1) As at midnight 2 August 2011: Juvenile Justice Centre Number Acmena 33 Baxter 105 Bronte Adolescent Unit 4 Cobham 67 Emu Plains 35 Juniperina 27 Kariong* (at 31 July 2011) 44 Orana 31 Reiby 53 Riverina 37 Total 436 Source: DAGJ⁄JJ Strategic Information Sydney (SIS). Effective date 13 Aug 2011. *Corrective Services. (2) As at midnight 2 August 2011: Juvenile Justice Centre Number Acmena 26 Baxter 34 Bronte Adolescent Unit 1 Cobham 23 Emu Plains 14 Juniperina 14 Kariong (on 31 July)* 13 Orana 25 Reiby 23 Riverina 24 Total 197 Source: DAGJ⁄JJ Strategic Information Sydney (SIS). Effective date 13 Aug 2011. *Corrective Services. (3) Juvenile Justice does not record this information in an easily reported format. Findings from the 2009 Young People in Custody Health Survey indicated that of those surveyed 13.6% of young people in custody had a Full Scale IQ score of 69 and under. This indicates cognitive functioning in the intellectual disability range. Indig, D., Vecchiato, C. et al. 2011. 2009 Young People in Custody Health Survey: Full Report: Justice Health and Juvenile Justice, p.155. 464 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(4) The Department of Education and Training (DET) provides training and vocational programs for young people in custody. For the 2010 school year DET reported 1290 TAFE enrolments of young people in Juvenile Justice custody. (5) Findings from the 2009 Young People in Custody Health Survey indicated 44.4% of young people in custody had a diagnosed alcohol and⁄or substance dependence disorder. Indig, D., Vecchiato, C. et al. 2011. 2009 Young People in Custody Health Survey: Full Report: Justice Health and Juvenile Justice, p.147. (6) Findings from the 2009 Young People in Custody Health Survey indicated 86.7% of young people in custody had a diagnosed psychological disorder. Indig, D., Vecchiato, C. et al. 2011. 2009 Young People in Custody Health Survey: Full Report: Justice Health and Juvenile Justice, p.145.

*185 ROADS AND PORTS—NEWELL HIGHWAY SAFETY PROJECTS—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Roads and Ports— (1) (a) What safety measures and road works were conducted on the Newell Highway in the following financial years: (i) 2009⁄10? (ii) 2010⁄11? (b) When did the Roads and Traffic Authority commence planning for these works? (c) When did the actual works commence? (d) How much did each safety measure and road work project cost? (2) (a) Are there any safety works to commence along the Newell Highway in 2011⁄12? (b) If so, (i) What is the cost for each safety works project? (ii) When is each project due to commence?

Answer— I am advised: (1) (a) (i) 2009‑10 Nation Building Program (South West Region)Federal Black Spot Program – $1.024 million • Gawnes Road Intersection Upgrade 19 kilometres north of Narrandera. • Murrell Creek Road Intersection Upgrade 50 kilometres north of Narrandera. • Bartels Lane Intersection Upgrade 27 kilometres south of West Wyalong. • Storms Lane Intersection Upgrade 24 kilometres south of West Wyalong. Rest Areas – Heavy Vehicle Safety & Productivity Program(Federal and State Funding) - $268,000 (the majority of construction was undertaken in 2008‑09 at a cost of about $1 million) (South West Region) • Ardlethan Rest Area – access improvements - $12,000. • Bundure Rest Area – 69 kilometres south of Narrandera – hardstand area improvements, replacement of old facilities, improvements to accesses - $192,000. • Mahda Rest Area – 102 kilometres north of Narrandera – delineation and separation improvements - $13,000. • Sandside Rest Area – 51 kilometres south of Narrandera ‑ access improvements - $12,000. • Marsden Rest Area – 36 kilometres north of West Wyalong – improvements to access and hardstand area - $14,000. • Future rest areas (planning only) - $25,000. Rest Areas – Heavy Vehicle Safety & Productivity Program (Western Region)(Federal and State Funding) - $3.819 million • New Mungle Creek – New site 80 kilometres north of Moree ‑ $410,000. • Pilliga 2 (Yarraman) – New site 71 kilometres north of Coonabarabran ‑ $708,000. • Bohena – New site – 103 kilometres north of Coonabarabran ‑ $690,000. • Marthaguy Creek - upgrade of existing site 12.5 kilometres south of Gilgandra ‑ $436,000. 465 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

• Tookey Creek - upgrade existing site 52 kilometres north of Narrabri ‑ $630,000. • North Star – upgrade existing site 84 kilometres north of Moree ‑ $214,000. • Nine blue reflectors sites (heavy vehicle informal stop areas) ‑ $731,000. Newell Highway Safety Package Works (State Funding) - $8.936 million • Curve widening – Trewilga Curve widening about 40 kilometres north of Parkes ‑ $12,000 planning work. • Curve widening - Bundure Curve improvement⁄realignment, 34.76‑35.58 kilometres north of Jerilderie ‑$1.48 million. • Centreline separation line marking trial commenced – 1.2 metre central separation and profile line marking, north of West Wyalong and north of Parkes ‑ $785,000. • Minor intersections upgrades and signage ‑ $4.339 million: • Pipeclay Road - $154,000. • Camp Road - $200,000. • Lowes Road - $329,000. • Ascot Park Road - $595,000. • Hohns Road - $203,000. • Airstrip and Garbage Depot Road - $340,000. • Forest Road - $194,000. • Peak Hill Hospital access - $582,000. • No. 1 Break Road - $66,000. • Blueberry Road - $35,000. • Daroobalgie Road - $36,000 (planning work). • Biddon-Bearbung Road - $7,000 (planning work). • Signposting upgrades at intersections - $738,000. • Mirrool Road - $80,000. • McLeans Lane - $60,000. • Mahda Road - $180,000. • Buddigower Road - $60,000. • Aleena Road - $120,000. • MR57 Goldfields Way (includes asset contribution) - $360,000. • Pipeclay Road - $154,000. • Camp Road - $200,000. • Lowes Road - $329,000. • Ascot Park Road - $595,000. • Hohns Road - $203,000. • Airstrip and Garbage Depot Road - $340,000. • Forest Road - $194,000. • Peak Hill Hospital access - $582,000. • No. 1 Break Road - $66,000. • Blueberry Road - $35,000. • Daroobalgie Road - $36,000 (planning work). • Biddon-Bearbung Road - $7,000 (planning work). • Signposting upgrades at intersections - $738,000. • Mirrool Road - $80,000. • McLeans Lane - $60,000. • Mahda Road - $180,000. • Buddigower Road - $60,000. • Aleena Road - $120,000. • MR57 Goldfields Way (includes asset contribution) - $360,000. • Major intersections (planning funds only) - $129,000. • Police enhanced enforcement program - $128,000. • RTA enhanced heavy vehicle enforcement program - $236,000. • Speed Management - $410,000. • Clear Zone treatments - $590,000. 466 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

• Delineation upgrades - $31,000. • Fatigue management - $8,000. Other Newell Highway works • Realignment, Newell Highway and Gundagai Road, Grong Grong (planning funds only) - $25,000 (State). • Realignment, Newell Hwy & Tallimba Road, West Wyalong (planning funds only) - $248,000 (State). • Pavement rehabilitation Boxall north of West Wyalong - $736,000. • Widening and shoulder sealing north of Jerilderie at Bundure - $153,000. • North West Wyalong floodway reconstruction - $1.248 million. • Tocumwal roundabout reconstruction - $537,000. • Reconstruction north of Jerilderie at Gillenbah - $23,000. • Reconstruction north of Narrandera at Alleena - $38,000. • Intersection improvements corner Bourke and Erskine Streets, Dubbo (Newell Highway) (joint State and Federal funding) - $1.441 million. • North Weddin widening south of Forbes - $48,000 (planning work). • Improvements to pavement Eumungerie - $86,000 (jointly funded). • Pavement rehabilitation Whylandra Street, Dubbo (Newell Highway) - $155,000 (jointly funded). • Widening overtaking lane Tichborne - $59,000 (jointly funded). • Reconstruction and realignment at Gilgandra Truck Stop - $3.226 million (State funded). • Improvements to the pavement 63 kilometres north of West Wyalong (joint State and Federal funding) - $650,000. • Coolbaggie rehabilitation - $1.642 million (jointly funded). • Peak Hill CBD pavement reconstruction - $47,000 (jointly funded). • Pavement rehabilitation Yarraville nth of West Wyalong - $681,000. • Pavement rehabilitation South Caragatel north of West Wyalong - $583,000. • Mungle Creek culvert widening and pavement rehabilitation - $4.45 million (State $2.5 million and federal $1.95 million). • Moree town centre bypass Stage 1 (between the Newell Highway north of Moree and the Gwydir Highway in Moree) – continuing construction (fully federally funded). Rest Areas – Heavy Vehicle Safety & Productivity Program (Western Region)(Federal and State Funding) - $2 million • New Mungle Creek – new site 80 kilometres north of Moree - $200,000. • Mountain Creek – upgrade existing site 22.5 kilometres south of Dubbo - $200,000. • New Pilliga – new site 71 kilometres north of Coonabarabran - $500,000. • New Bohena – new site – 103 kilometres north of Coonabarabran - $450,000. • Marthaguy Creek - upgrade of existing site 12.5 kilometres south of Gilgandra - $150,000. • Tookey Creek - upgrade existing site 52 kilometres north of Narrabri - $250,000. • North Star – upgrade existing site 84 kilometres north of Moree - $250,000. Rest Areas – Heavy Vehicle Safety & Productivity Program(Federal and State Funding) - $268,000 (the majority of construction was undertaken in 2008‑09 at a cost of about $1 million) (South West Region) • Ardlethan Rest Area – access improvements - $12,000.areas (development only) - $25,000. • Bundure Rest Area – 69 kilometres south of Narrandera – hardstand area improvements, replacement of old facilities, improvements to accesses - $192,000. • Mahda Rest Area – 102 kilometres north of Narrandera – delineation and separation improvements - $13,000. • Sandside Rest Area – 51 kilometres south of Narrandera - access improvements - $12,000. • Marsden Rest Area – 36 kilometres north of West Wyalong – improvements to access and hardstand area - $14,000. • Future rest (ii) 2010‑11Rest Areas – Heavy Vehicle Safety & Productivity Program(Federal and State Funding) - $611,000 • Woolabrar – upgrade existing site 49 kilometres north of Narrabri - $174,000. • South Tomingley – upgrade existing site just south of Tomingley - $279,000. • Boolooroo – 7.8 kilometres north of Moree planning funds only. Construction in 2011‑12 - $24,000. 467 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

• Grong Grong – planning funds only. Construction in 2011‑12 - $134,000. Newell Highway Safety Package Works (State Funding) - $7.872 million • Centreline separation line marking trial commenced – 1.2 metre central separation and profile line marking, north of Parkes - $103,000. • Minor intersections upgrades and signage - $5.595 million: • Peak Hill Hospital access lighting - $14,000. • John Renshaw Parkway⁄Tooraweenah-Mendoran Road - $593,000. • Gospers Lane - $268,000. • Kitto's Bridge Road⁄O'Learys Lane - $571,000. • East Mountain Road - $271,000. • Mt Tallabung Road - $41,000 (planning only). • Forbes Livestock Exchange - $14,000 (planning only). • Daroobalgie Road - $74,000 (planning only). • Ashburnum Road - $25,000 (planning only). • Biddon-Bearbung Road - $6,000 (planning only). • Signposting upgrades at intersections - $912,000. • Mahda Road - $270,000. • McLeans Lane - $270,000. • Mirrool Road - $270,000. • Garbage Tip Road - $263,000. • Browns Road - $264,000. • Pine Lodge Road - $264,000. • Fullers Road - $264,000. • Broughans Road - $266,000. • Closes Road - $263,000. • Donaldson Road - $264,000. • Campbells Road and Kangaroo Plains Road - $264,000. • Peak Hill Hospital access lighting - $14,000. • John Renshaw Parkway⁄Tooraweenah-Mendoran Road - $593,000. • Gospers Lane - $268,000. • Kitto's Bridge Road⁄O'Learys Lane - $571,000. • East Mountain Road - $271,000. • Mt Tallabung Road - $41,000 (planning only). • Forbes Livestock Exchange - $14,000 (planning only). • Daroobalgie Road - $74,000 (planning only). • Ashburnum Road - $25,000 (planning only). • Biddon-Bearbung Road - $6,000 (planning only). • Signposting upgrades at intersections - $912,000. • Mahda Road - $270,000. • McLeans Lane - $270,000. • Mirrool Road - $270,000. • Garbage Tip Road - $263,000. • Browns Road - $264,000. • Pine Lodge Road - $264,000. • Fullers Road - $264,000. • Broughans Road - $266,000. • Closes Road - $263,000. • Donaldson Road - $264,000. • Campbells Road and Kangaroo Plains Road - $264,000. • Major intersections (planning funds only) - $198,000. • Police enhanced enforcement program - $49,000. • RTA enhanced heavy vehicle enforcement program - $182,000. • Delineation - $194,000. • Speed Management - $342,000. 468 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

• Clear Zone Treatments - $538,000. • Curve Widening - $599,000. • Fatigue management - $16,000. • Planning funds for 2011‑12 projects $56,000. Other Newell Highway works • Realignment, Newell Highway and Gundagai Road, Grong Grong (planning funds only) - $285,000 (State). • Realignment, Newell Highway and Tallimba Road, West Wyalong (planning funds only) - $13,000 (State). • Incident Response Plans - $41,000 (State). • Pavement rehabilitation Jerilderie North - $40,000. • Pavement rehabilitation Boxall north of West Wyalong - $1,354. • Widening and shoulder sealing north of Jerilderie at Bundore - $103,000. • North West Wyalong floodway reconstruction - $10,000. • Tocumwal roundabout reconstruction - $218,000. • Reconstruction north of Jerilderie at Gillenbah - $119,000. • North Weddin pavement reconstruction south of Forbes $1.063 million (jointly funded) • Reconstruction of Newell Highway through Peak Hill Stage 1 - $2 million (jointly funded). • Widening overtaking lane Tichborne - $1.463 million (jointly funded). • Reconstruction and realignment at Gilgandra Truck Stop - $6,000 (State funded) • Wallon Creek pavement rehabilitation Stage 1 - $2.665 million (jointly funded). • Kiobah reconstruction (planning) - $20,000 (jointly funded). • Coolbaggie rehabilitation - $1.2 million (jointly funded). • Mungle Creek reconstruction - $275,000 (jointly funded). • Pavement rehabilitation Yarraville north of West Wyalong - $49,000. • Pavement rehabilitation Wallah north of West Wyalong - $992,000. • Moree town centre bypass Stage 1 (between the Newell Highway north of Moree and the Gwydir Highway in Moree) – continuing construction (fully federally funded). (b) Planning commenced in 2008‑09 for safety works. For the Moree town centre bypass the planning commenced in 1997.(c) The Newell Highway safety works commenced in 2009. The Moree town centre bypass Stage 1 commenced in November 2007. Planning for maintenance works takes place the year prior to the work being carried out, on a financial year basis.(d) See figures included in the answer to (a) above. Moree town centre bypass Stage 1 cost $56.2 million(fully federally funded). (2) (a) (i) Rest Areas – Heavy Vehicle Safety & Productivity Program (Federal and State Funding) - $1.835 million • Grong Grong, construction of rest area - $1.55 million. • Boolooroo – 7.8 kilometres north of Moree construction of rest area - $285,000. Federal Black Spot Program - $20,000 • Pedestrian crossing Newell Highway and Church Street, West Wyalong - $20,000. Newell Highway Safety Package Works (State Funding) - $12.968 million • Minor intersections upgrades and signage - $2.170 million: • Mt Tallabung Road - $250,000. • Forbes Livestock Exchange - $150,000. • Daroobalgie Road - $900,000. • Bundaburah Road - $400,000. • Intersection final seals - $100,000. • Signposting upgrades at intersections - $370,000. • Mt Tallabung Road - $250,000. • Forbes Livestock Exchange - $150,000. • Daroobalgie Road - $900,000. • Bundaburah Road - $400,000. • Intersection final seals - $100,000. • Signposting upgrades at intersections - $370,000. • Major intersections - $4.190 million: 469 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

• Castlereagh Highway, Gilgandra - $2 million. • Oxley Highway, 5 kilometres north of Coonabarabran $490,000. • Tallimba Road, West Wyalong - $850,000. • Sturt Highway, Gillenbah - $850,000. • Castlereagh Highway, Gilgandra - $2 million. • Oxley Highway, 5 kilometres north of Coonabarabran $490,000. • Tallimba Road, West Wyalong - $850,000. • Sturt Highway, Gillenbah - $850,000. • Police enhanced enforcement program - $100,000. • RTA enhanced heavy vehicle enforcement program - $200,000. • Fatigue Management - $8,000. • Speed Management - $150,000. • Delineation - $150,000. • Clear Zone Treatments - $4.5 million. • Curve widening – six locations between Tooraweenah and Coonabarabran - $1.5 million. Other Newell Highway works • Realignment, Newell Highway and Gundagai Road, Grong Grong (planning funds only) - $300,000 (State). • Incident Response Plans (signage) - $40,000 (State). • Widening and shoulder sealing Adcock Road - $9,000 (planning funds only). • Kiobah reconstruction south of Forbes - $900,000 (jointly funded). • Peak Hill CBD pavement reconstruction $1.250 million (jointly funded). • Reconstructing four sections of road between Gilgandra and Coonabarabran - $2.1 million (jointly funded). • Trewilga realignment of curves - $500,000 (planning only). • Overtaking lanes on Newell Highway between Narrabri and Moree - $5 million (no firm start date as yet). • Wallon Creek Stage 2 - $2 million (jointly funded). • Oxford Street, Forbes – intersection turning lanes (planning only) - $100,000 (State funded). (ii) The commencement date of each project varies from July 2011 to April 2012. (A summary has also been provided as an attachment. Copies are available from the Legislative Council Procedure Office.)

*186 PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE—CANBERRA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW— (1) Have you or any of your staff met with the Canberra International Airport since you became Minister? (2) If yes, please detail dates of meetings and who attended. Answer— (1) Yes. (2) 7 June 2011: Departmental Staff 17 June 2011: Minister Brad Hazzard & Departmental Staff

*187 PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE—TRALEE DEVELOPMENT, VILLAGE BUILDING COMPANY—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW— (1) Have you or any of your staff met with the proponents of the Tralee Development, Village Building Company since you became Minister? (2) If yes, please detail dates of meetings and who attended. 470 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

Answer— (1) Yes. (2) 21 June 2011: Minister Brad Hazzard & Departmental Staff and Local State MP

*188 PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE—TRALEE DEVELOPMENT—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW— (1) Have you or your staff had a direct meeting or phone conversation with any Federal Minister or Member regarding the Tralee development? (2) If yes, please list the details dates of meeting and or discussions. Answer— (1) Yes – I am advised this includes discussions on the Federal Government's airport review. (2) I am advised that the Minister has had two (2) telephone conversations and a meeting on 12 August 2011 with the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport regarding the Tralee development which occurred in May⁄June⁄August 2011.

*189 TRANSPORT—CASINO TO MURWILLUMBAH RAIL SERVICES—Ms Fazio asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— When will the Government honour the promise Given the numerous promises made by members of the Liberal and National parties to restore the Casino to Murwillumbah rail services, and restore services on this line? Answer— I am advised: The Government has committed to undertaking a comprehensive feasibility study into the restoration of rail services on the Casino to Murwillumbah rail line. The Department of Transport will soon be calling tenders from suitably qualified consultants to undertake the study.

*190 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—BARRABA PIPELINE—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business— (1) On February 4, 2011, the now-Member for Tamworth committed to providing a third of the cost ($6.75 million) for the construction of the pipeline from Split Rock Dam to Barraba, what is the timetable for the project? (2) When will construction begin? (3) How much has the State Government provided to the project since March 26, 2011? (4) Has the State Government held any formal talks with the Federal Government or Tamworth Regional Council to accelerate the pipeline? Answer— Tamworth Regional Council is the responsible local water utility and is the project manager for this project. Questions in relation to timeframes should be directed to Council. Council has not sought any funding for this project since March 26, 2011, however has committed $6.75m to the project when the proposal is finalised.

*192 AGEING—PEOPLE UNDER 50 IN AGED CARE FACILITIES—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Ageing, and Minister for Disability Services— As of March 26 2011: (1) How many people were residing in New South Wales aged care facilities? (2) How many people under 50 were residing in New South Wales aged care facilities? 471 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(3) How many people under the age of 50 has the State Government assisted to move into more age appropriate accommodation? (4) How many people were residing in New South Wales Government managed aged care facilities? (5) How many people under 50 were residing in New South Wales Government managed aged care facilities? (6) How many people under the age of 50 has the State Government assisted to move from aged care facilities into more age appropriate accommodation? (7) How much funding has the State Government allocated to assist people under the age of 50 relocate from aged care facilities into more age appropriate accommodation? Answer— (1) Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) does not have access to data on the total number of people residing in residential aged care facilities. The Australian Government is responsible for policy and operational matters with respect to residential aged care services. (2) According to Australian Government data available to ADHC as at 26 March 2011, there were 281 people aged less than 50 years permanently living in a residential aged care facility in New South Wales. (3) At 26 March 2011, only 44 people had been assisted to move into accommodation that is more appropriate. (4) ADHC does not have access to data on the total number of people residing in state managed residential aged care facilities. The Australian Government is responsible for policy and operational matters with respect to residential aged care services. (5) According to Australian Government data available to ADHC as at 26 March 2011, there were 94 people aged less than 50 years residing in state managed aged care facilities. (6) At 26 March 2011, only 31 people have been assisted to move from aged care facilities into more age appropriate accommodation. (7) The NSW Government has allocated total funding of $44.7million to assist people under the age of 50 to relocate from aged care facilities into more age appropriate accommodation.

*194 ATTORNEY GENERAL—JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTRES—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice— (1) What is the capacity of each of the eight juvenile justice facilities in New South Wales: (a) Cobham Juvenile Justice Centre? (b) Reiby Juvenile Justice Centre? (c) Juniperina Juvenile Justice Centre? (d) Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre? (e) Riverina Juvenile Justice Centre? (f) Orana Juvenile Justice Centre? (g) Acmena Juvenile Justice Centre? (h) Emu Plains Juvenile Justice Centre? (2) What is the capacity of the Kariong Juvenile Correctional Centre? (3) How many juveniles were remanded in custody, on average, each day at each of the eight juvenile justice facilities in New South Wales during the following periods: (a) 2009⁄10? (b) 2010⁄11? (4) How many juveniles were remanded in custody on average each day at the Kariong Juvenile Correctional Centre in during the following periods: (a) 2009⁄10? (b) 2010⁄11? (5) How many juvenile detainees were transferred to adult prisons during the following periods: 472 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(a) 2008⁄09? (b) 2009⁄10? (c) 2010⁄11? (6) (a) Does the Government have any current plans to expand current juvenile justice centres? (b) If so, (i) Where will those facilities be located? (ii) How many young people will they cater for? (7) (a) Does the Government have any plans to build additional juvenile justice centres? (b) If so, (i) Where will those facilities be located? (ii) How many young people will they cater for? (8) What other plans does the Government have to address predicted overcrowding in juvenile justice centres? Answer— (1) (a) 85 (b) 67 (c) 36 (d) 120 (e) 45 (f) 45 (g) 45 (h) 40 (2) As of 31 July 2011, the operating capacity of Kariong Juvenile Correctional Centre was 44. (3) a) 2009-10 b) 2010-11 Cobham 52 49 Reiby 30 30 Juniperina 17 16 Frank Baxter 19 17 Riverina 15 11 Orana 20 21 Acmena 18 18 Emu Plains 28 26 * The above figures represent the number of juveniles remanded in custody. It excludes the number of juveniles serving control orders. Source: DAGJ⁄JJ SIS. 20 Aug 11 (4) (a) The average daily remand population of Kariong Juvenile Correctional Centre from 1 July 2009 until 30 June 2010 was 20 inmates. (b) The average daily remand population of Kariong Juvenile Correctional Centre from 1 July 2010 until 30 June 2011 was 13 inmates. Source: Corrective Services NSW (5) These figures represent transfers from Juvenile Justice Centres to adult correctional centres, excluding Kariong Juvenile Correctional Centre. a) 2008⁄09 20 b) 2009⁄10 24 473 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

c) 2010⁄11 33 Source: DAGJ⁄JJ RPELive Datatbase. As this is taken from a live database, figures are subject to change (6) (a) Current capital works to expand juvenile justice centres were approved by the previous NSW government in 2009. (b) Riverina Juvenile Justice Centre located at Wagga Wagga is scheduled to open an additional (c) 15 bed accommodation unit in 2013. Cobham Juvenile Justice Centre located at St Marys is scheduled to open an additional three accommodation units in 2013 to replace Emu Plains Juvenile Justice Centre. (7) The government does not currently have any plans to build additional juvenile justice centres. (8) While the numbers in custody can fluctuate significantly, there is current bed capacity to meet custodial demand. On current trends there is no projected overcrowding. However, this Government is committed to reducing the numbers of young people in custody. Diversion is the most efficient, cost-effective and direct means of responding to juvenile offending. The Young Offenders Act 1997 came into effect in 1998 as a means of diverting young people from the formal juvenile justice system and is a direct response to offending. The Government has initiated a review of the Young Offenders Act 1997 and the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act to ensure that these pieces of youth justice legislation continue to reflect best practice and meet the needs of young people and the community. Juvenile Justice invests significantly in diversionary schemes such as the Intensive Supervision Program, Youth Justice Conferencing and Bail Intervention programs, which work to assist young people to remain in the community and address their offending behaviour. The Government has referred a review of Bail Laws to the Law Reform Commission to be led by retired Supreme Court Justice, the Honourable Hal Sperling. The Law Reform Commission will specifically look at whether the Bail Act should make a distinction between young offenders and adults and if so, what special provision should apply to young offenders. The Report is due to be submitted by November 2011.

*195 HEALTH—PROSTATE CANCER—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— Since March 26 2011, how many men have been diagnosed with prostate cancer in New South Wales? (1) What is the breakdown by each of the 15 local health districts? (2) What is the most common treatment procedure in New South Wales to treat prostate cancer? (3) How many times was that procedure used in New South Wales? (4) Does the Department of Health have any plans to introduce the PUL (prostatic urethral lift) procedure to New South Wales hospitals? (a) If so, where? (b) If no, why not?

Answer— I am advised that: (1) to (3) Collation of cancer statistics is a complex matter requiring collection of data from a number of different sources to ensure accuracy. As a result, most population-based cancer registries in Australia experience a considerable lag time in completing their cancer incidence and mortality data. This delay is standard for a population based cancer registry, the reason being that a patients' cancer journey may span over a number of months and the registry has to wait until all cancer notifications from hospital laboratories and pathology labs for a particular patient have been collated. This collation of multiple cancer notifications, allows the coders to code the diagnosis with the best available information. This is also the situation in New South Wales, and therefore it is not possible to supply information on the diagnosis of prostate cancer in New South Wales from the 26 March 2011 to-date. The latest complete data set is from 2008. There were 6,905 cases of prostate cancer reported in New 474 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

South Wales that year. Treatment options for prostate cancer depend on many factors, including a man's age, how fast the cancer is growing and whether or not it has spread to other parts of the body. Variations in treatments are as broad as careful surveillance for early stage low grade disease, through to systemic (androgen depravation) therapy combined with radio therapy or transurethral resection of the prostate for people with widespread or advanced disease diagnosis. (4) A prostatic urethral lift (PUL) is a minimally invasive treatment used to treat symptomatic benign prostatic hypertrophy, which is a non-cancerous overgrowth of cells in the prostate. To date, no applications for PUL have been submitted to the Department for Health for consideration.

*196 RESOURCES AND ENERGY—BHP AND SHENHUA WATERMARK MEETING—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast— During the meeting of the BHP and Shenhua Watermark Community Consultative Committees on 28 June 2011 at the Liverpool Plains Shire Council chambers, what updates did BHP and Shenhua Watermark representatives give the Minister for Resources and Energy regarding the community consultation process? Answer— I met separately with both the Caroona and Watermark Community Consultative Committees (CCCs) as part of my recent visit to the Liverpool Plains. These were informative meetings that provided me with a valuable insight into the issues and community concerns surrounding these two exploration projects. Members of both CCC's represent a range of community stakeholder interests and include representatives from relevant mining companies.

*197 HEALTH—TAMWORTH BASE HOSPITAL UPGRADE—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— (1) Will the government honour the commitment made by Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson to provide $100 million towards the upgrade of Tamworth Base Hospital? (2) How much is the total budget including Federal Government contribution to the Tamworth Base Hospital upgrade? (3) How much has been spent since March 26 2011 by the State Government? (4) What is the timetable for completion? (5) When will works begin? Answer— The Minister for Health has advised: (1) to (5) The Government is currently undertaking a review of health capital infrastructure. The specific timing, scope and funding of hospital projects will be announced after the budget process is completed in September 2011.

*198 RESOURCES AND ENERGY—COMMUNITY CONSULTATION COMMITTEE—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast— (1) Has the Government or the gold mining company Gold of Ophir, established a community consultation committee since applying for exploration licences around the communities of Tamworth, Kootingal, Gloucester and Scone? (2) What are the details of the community consultation process? Answer— (1) No. 475 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(2) If these exploration licenses are granted, a condition will be included in the licence requiring the licence holder to establish a Community and Landholder Liaison Program to effectively address inquiries from landholders and the community within the exploration licence area.

*199 PREMIER—LADY GAGA—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, and Minister for Western Sydney— (1) Who attended the Lady Gaga concert with Premier Barry O'Farrell? (2) What was the size of the total party accompanying and including Mr O'Farrell? (3) Was there any extra security detail or special arrangements made to accommodate the Premier and his entourage? (4) Did extra police staff accompany the Premier? (5) What was the total cost of the tickets? (6) How much was spent on: (a) the hospitality for the evening? (b) drinks? (c) food? (7) If nothing was spent, what was provided in-kind to the Premier and his office and security staff? (8) Since March 26 2011 has the Premier attended any other music concerts and taken security personnel? Answer— I am advised: No Police, security or staff attended the event with the Premier, and no special arrangements were put in place for the Premier. As with all guests, there was no charge to attend the event. The NSW Government is committed to growing and supporting tourism in NSW. Events such as the Lady Gaga concert targets the youth market that is worth more than $5 billion to NSW tourism annually.

*200 EDUCATION—CHANGES TO TAFE EQUINE PROGRAMS—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education— (1) In response to Legislative Council Question on Notice number 30 entitled "Dubbo TAFE Riding School" the Minister for Education answered that "These matters are central to the issues being considered at the Coronial Inquest into the death of Sarah Waugh. The Inquest commenced on 6 June 2011 and is scheduled to be continued from 19 to 23 December 2011. It would be inappropriate for me to pre-empt the Coroner's findings.". The following questions therefore relate to the time since Sarah Waugh's death at Dubbo TAFE on 24 March 2009, and not to the period considered by the inquest. (a) How are horses used in the riding schools at TAFE institutions in New South Wales chosen? (b) What systems and regulations are in place to ensure that the horses used at TAFE institutions in New South Wales are suitable for use by students? (c) What risk assessments are conducted when choosing horses for student use in TAFE institutions? (d) What occupational health and safety guidelines are consulted when choosing horses for student use in TAFE institutions? (e) (i) Are there currently any specific training, occupational health and safety guidelines or other skill based requirements for teachers responsible for classes that involve horses at any TAFE in New South Wales? (ii) If so, what are they? (iii) If not, why not? (f) 476 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(i) Are there current plants to make the Horse Industry Code of Practice compulsory in all TAFEs which teach horse riding? (ii) If not, why not? (g) What changes to TAFE equine programs have been made since March 2009? (h) What further changes are planned for TAFE equine programs?

Answer— The latest questions on notice relate to actions following Sarah Waugh's death, with the inference that they are not relevant to the Coronial Inquest. The subject matter to which the questions relate is captured by the issues identified by the Coroner as central to the inquest. It would be inappropriate for me to respond to these questions at this time.

*201 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES—HOMELESS SHELTER IN TWEED HEADS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women— In light of the recent deaths of two homeless men in Tweed Heads and the Tweed MP Geoff Provest's commitment and two year campaign to provide a homeless facility for the region: (1) When will the Government honour its commitment to provide a homeless shelter for Tweed Heads? (2) What is the Government's timeline to provide a homeless shelter in Tweed Heads? (3) How much will the Government provide towards the homeless shelter? (4) What is the total budget for the proposed homeless shelter? (5) What planning work has occurred on the homeless shelter since March 26 2011? (6) Will the Government support the re-opening of an upgrade community centre in Knox Park? (a) If so, how much will it contribute to the project to help homeless people in the Tweed?

Answer— (1) to (5) The NSW Liberals and Nationals Government is committed to addressing homelessness through the continued support of the Regional Homelessness Action Plans. On Track, a local non government organisation, has been granted funding of $1.5 million over the next two years to address homelessness in the Tweed LGA. (6) This is not a Housing NSW property.

*202 RESOURCES AND ENERGY—COAL SEAM GAS EXPLORATION LICENCES—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast— (1) How many coal and coal seam gas exploration licences exist in New South Wales? (2) What affect has the imposition of a sixty day moratorium had on the application process for licences in New South Wales? (3) Has the moratorium held up processing of any licenses? If so, please provide details. Answer— (1) There are currently 48 Petroleum Exploration Licences in New South Wales. Petroleum Exploration Licences cover both coal seam gas and conventional petroleum as there are no specific licences for coal seam gas. (2) and (3) The 60 day moratorium allowed the NSW Government to start implementing a broad range of new rules for an emerging industry which under the previous Government had very few rules. We have instituted a ban on BTEX, an extended moratorium on 'fraccing', new aquifer interference regulations and a ban on evaporation ponds, Work on new public consultation guidelines has also commenced. The moratorium has added to the delay in processing applications. The development of the public comment process and community consultation condition as required in the Strategic Land Use Policy has also added to the delay. 477 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

*203 RESOURCES AND ENERGY—COCKATOO COAL—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast— What community consultation is Cockatoo Coal undertaking in relation to the exploration in the Southern Highlands area near Sutton Forest? Answer— I am advised that the area referred to is known as the Hume Coal Project, held by Hume Coal Pty Limited and managed by Cockatoo Coal Limited. I am further advised that in the last nine months, since the Hume Coal Project has been active, there has been substantial community consultation undertaken in relation to this project including the establishment of a site located at Suite 7⁄8 Level 2 "Clarence House", Clarence Street, Moss Vale NSW 2577. For further information I suggest you contact Cockatoo Coal direct.

*204 RESOURCES AND ENERGY—ANCHOR RESOURCES PROJECT—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast— (1) Have local residents raised any concerns regarding toxic chemicals in the water of Nymboida River as a result of the mining operations of the Anchor Resources Project at the former Wild Goat Creek mine near Bielsdown? (2) Has the Minister or the Minister's office been in contact with company executives of Anchor Resources regarding these issues? (3) Has the Department of Industry and Investment provided briefings to the Minister or the Minister's office regarding community concerns around the mines activities? If so, what was the content of that briefing? Answer— There is no mining activity currently being undertaken at the Anchor Resources Project. Anchor Resources has an exploration licence over an area that includes a portion of land that was previously mined and is undertaking activities consistent with that licence.

*205 ATTORNEY GENERAL—JUVENILES ON REMAND—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice— (1) What was the total number of young people held on remand at any time during the following financial years: (a) 2006⁄07? (b) 2007⁄08? (c) 2008⁄09? (d) 2009⁄10? (e) 2010⁄11? (2) How many young people held on remand at any time in the 2010⁄11 financial year were found not guilty for the matter on which they were being held? (3) How many young people held on remand at any time in the 2010⁄11 financial year were found guilty and did not receive a custodial sentence for the matter on which they were being held? (4) How many young people held on remand at any time in the 2010⁄011 financial year received a custodial sentence for the matter on which they were being held? (5) What was the average length of the custodial sentence given to young people held on remand at any time during the following financial years: (a) 2006⁄07? (b) 2007⁄08? (c) 2008⁄09? 478 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(d) 2009⁄10? (e) 2010⁄11? (6) How many juveniles were remanded in custody because they could not meet one or more bail conditions in the following financial years: (a) 2009⁄10? (b) 2010⁄11? (7) What was as the average number of days juveniles spent in custody because they could not meet one or more bail conditions in the following financial years: (a) 2009⁄10? (b) 2010⁄11?

Answer— (1) (a) 2006/07? 1998 (b) 2007/08? 2320 (c) 2008/09? 2430 (d) 2009/10? 2531 (e) 2010/11? 2485 Source: DAGJ⁄JJ Strategic Information System (SIS). Effective date 13 Aug 2011 (2) (2) and (3) Data, as currently collected, does not enable these questions to be answered. (4) During the 2010⁄11 financial year there were 439 young people who entered custody on remand and who subsequently received a custodial sentence. However, the data does not, as currently collected, identify whether the custodial sentence was related to the matter for which they were placed on remand. Source: Juvenile Justice Annual Report 2010 - 2011 (5) The following data refers to the average length of time spent on remand. (a) 2006/07? 9.9 days (b) 2007/08? 10.7 days (c) 2008/09? 13.2 days (d) 2009/10? 10.5 days (e) 2010/11? 9.5 days Source: DAGJ⁄JJ Strategic Information System (SIS). Effective date 16 July 2011 (6) (a) 2009/10? 111 (b) 2010/11? 92 Source: DAGJ⁄JJ Strategic Information System (SIS). Effective date 13 Aug 2011 (7) (a) 2009/10? 6.1 days (b) 2010/11? 5.2 days Source: DAGJ⁄JJ Strategic Information System (SIS). Effective date 13 Aug 2011

*206 JUSTICE—SUDANESE COURT SUPPORT PROGRAM—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice— (1) How much financial support has been provided to the Sudanese Court Support program in 2010-2011? (2) How many people have been assisted through the program? (3) How does it assist people from the Sudanese community? 479 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(4) How many students from the University of Western Sydney law school are involved in the program? (5) How many lawyers are involved in the Sudanese Court Support program? (6) Does the State Government intend to continue to support the program in the 2011-2012 financial year? Answer— I am advised: (1) None. The program has been staffed by volunteer law students. (2) 61. (3) The program provides information relating to the NSW court system and legal processes, referrals to community and⁄or government organisations and assesses any social welfare needs. (4) The program was originally supported by three students, however currently there are none. The University of Western Sydney (UWS) is seeking new student volunteers to staff the program. (5) None. (6) My Department will continue to seek to support of UWS to service this program.

*207 ROADS AND PORTS—WILDLIFE ON THE PACIFIC HIGHWAY—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports— (1) Since 26 March 2011, how many koalas, kangaroos and other wildlife have been killed on the Pacific Highway? (2) What is the worst stretch of highway for wildlife? (3) What is the worst stretch of highway for accidents associated with wildlife? (4) What is the Government doing to improve the safety of wildlife on the Pacific Highway? (5) Since 26 March 2011, how many drivers and passengers have been injured or accidents have occurred due to accidents involving wildlife? Answer— I am advised: (1) The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) does not keep overall records of all animals killed on NSW roads, including the Pacific Highway. However, information is collected for individual sections of the Pacific Highway as part of the ongoing upgrade program. For the period from January to June 2011 on the sections that have been monitored, there were 131 animals killed, which includes both wildlife (native and non native) and domestic animals. (2) This information is not available. Refer to answer (1) above. (3) Recorded crashes in northern NSW over the last five years (2006 10) indicate a total of 67 crashes involved hitting an animal (either native wildlife, non-native wildlife or domestic animals). While these crashes occurred at various locations, numbers increased in heavily forested areas. (4) The RTA implements a number of measures to improve the safety of native animals as part of major highway upgrades. To protect native animals, crossing points are installed at important animal movement corridors that have been identified in studies. These crossings can be either dedicated fauna crossings (such as the fauna overpass at Yelgun to Chinderah and Bonville or crossings that pass under the highway), shared crossings (eg a culvert under the highway that can also be used by local fauna) or specially designed crossings for gliders (such as rope crossings, glider poles or areas of widened medians). Fauna exclusion fencing is also installed to help reduce the likelihood of animals crossing the highway and to direct animals to the crossing structures to provide safe passage across the highway. (5) Of the 67 recorded crashes involving animals over the last five years there was one fatality and 17 injuries.

*208 LOCAL GOVERNMENT—HOMELESS SHELTER IN TWEED HEADS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Local Government, and Minister for the North Coast— 480 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

In light of the recent deaths of two homeless men in Tweed Heads and the Tweed MP Geoff Provest's commitment and two year campaign to provide a homeless facility for the region: (1) When will the Government honour its commitment to provide a homeless shelter for Tweed Heads? (2) What is the Government's timeline to provide a homeless shelter in Tweed Heads? (3) How much will the Government provide towards the homeless shelter? (4) What is the total budget for the proposed homeless shelter? (5) What planning work has occurred on the homeless shelter since March 26 2011? (6) Will the Government support the re-opening of an upgrade community centre in Knox Park? (a) If so, how much will it contribute to the project to help homeless people in the Tweed?

Answer— I provide the following details in response to your questions: Issues concerning homelessness fall within the portfolio responsibilities of the Minister for Family and Community Services, the Hon Pru Goward MP. The Member may therefore wish to direct his question to the Minister representing the Minister for Family and Community Services.

*209 RESOURCES AND ENERGY—SEAM GAS EXPLORATION LICENCES—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast— (1) What measures has the Minister put in place or is he considering for the issue of coal and coal seam gas exploration licences following the conclusion of the current moratorium period. (2) How will the new exploration licences be allocated? (3) Will there be an open tender process? If there is, what will replace upfront payments to the Government? Answer— (1) I refer the member to my public statements on the matter. (2) The issue of exploration licences for coal will continue to be in accordance with NSW Government Guidelines. (3) The tender provisions in the Mining Act 1992 will be used for major coal exploration licences. The requirement for upfront payments is currently under review. The Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991 does not provide for tenders for the granting of petroleum exploration licences.

*210 MENTAL HEALTH—HOMELESS SHELTER IN TWEED HEADS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Healthy Lifestyles, and Minister for Western New South Wales— In light of the recent deaths of two homeless men in Tweed Heads and the Tweed MP Geoff Provest's commitment and two year campaign to provide a homeless facility for the region: (1) When will the Government honour its commitment to provide a homeless shelter for Tweed Heads? (2) What is the Government's timeline to provide a homeless shelter in Tweed Heads? (3) How much will the Government provide towards the homeless shelter? (4) What is the total budget for the proposed homeless shelter? (5) What planning work has occurred on the homeless shelter since March 26 2011? (6) Will the Government support the re-opening of an upgrade community centre in Knox Park? (a) If so, how much will it contribute to the project to help homeless people in the Tweed?

Answer— This question refers to the portfolio of housing. It was referred to the Minister for Family and Community Services, Minister for Women. This portfolio includes housing. 481 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

*211 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—YOUTH JUSTICE CONFERENCE—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council— (1) What percentage of young offenders were referred to Youth Justice Conferences by the NSW Police Force in the following years: (a) 2007⁄08? (b) 2008⁄09? (c) 2009⁄10? (d) 2010⁄11? (2) How many referrals to Youth Justice Conferences were made for each of the eighty Local Area Commands in New South Wales for the following periods: (a) 2007⁄08? (b) 2008⁄09? (c) 2009⁄10? (d) 2010⁄11? (3) What steps has the Minister for Police and Emergency Services taken to mandate targets for the use of diversionary options for young offenders, as recommended in A Strategic Review of the New South Wales Juvenile Justice System (Noetic Solutions, 2010)? Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me: (1) (a) 2.4% (b) 2.4% (c) 2.7% (d) 2.8% While these figures include only those young offenders referred to youth conferences by the NSW Police Force, it should be noted that courts also make such referrals. (2) (a) 909 (b) 946 (c) 1096 (d) 1157 It should be noted that these figures include multiple referrals for some individuals. (3) Contrary to the assertion in the Member's question, the Noetic Report does not recommend the mandating of targets for the use of diversionary options for young offenders.

*212 TRANSPORT—CAMDEN AIRPORT—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport— (1) (a) Since 26 March 2011, has the Government made a submission to the Camden airport master plan? (b) If so, what was the Government's response to the Camden airport master plan? (2) Does the Government have any involvement in the operating or monitoring of Camden airport? (3) (a) Since 26 March 2011, has the Government received any complaints about the Camden airport? (b) If so, how many and what did they relate to? (4) What are the operating hours for Camden airport? (5) What business operate from Camden airport? 482 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(6) (a) Are flights allowed to leave outside those hours? (b) If so, what circumstances? (7) How many flights departed or arrived at Camden airport in 2009? (8) How many flights departed or arrived at Camden airport in 2010? (9) How many flights departed or arrived at Camden airport since March 26, 2011 Answer— I am advised: (1) (a) and (b) On 1 November 2010, the Commonwealth Minister for Infrastructure and Transport announced that he had approved Camden Airport's 2010 Master Plan. As airport master plans are updated every 5 years, no submissions have been made by NSW Government since. (2) No. (3) (a) and (b) The Department of Transport has not received any complaints. (4) Bankstown Airport (which manages Camden Airport under a service agreement) has advised that the airport is operational 24 hours. (5) Flying school ⁄ helicopter charter ⁄ passenger aircraft ⁄ aircraft maintenance businesses. (6) (a) and (b) Not applicable. (7) to (9) Information regarding flights is publicly available from Airservices Australia www.airservicesaustralia.com⁄projectsservices⁄reports

*213 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—CEMETERY ATTACKS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council— (1) Since 26 March 2011, how many separate incidents have been reported to NSW Police about attacks on war memorials? (2) Where have they occurred? (3) What measures is the Government taking to reduce the practice? (4) Has the NSW Police provided any advice to the NSW Government on this practice? (5) Since 26 March 2011, how many separate incidents have been reported to NSW Police about attacks on cemeteries? (6) Where have they occurred? (7) Since 26 March 2011, what measures is the Government taking to reduce the practice? (8) Since 26 March 2011, has the NSW Police provided any advice to the NSW Government on this practice? Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me: (1) This data is not readily available from police information systems and its extraction would represent an unreasonable diversion of resources from frontline policing. (2) See (1) above. (3) The NSW Police Force is involved in the Safer By Design Program, a crime prevention initiative focussing on the design, planning and structure of urban areas and developments using the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. On a local level, officers are tasked to patrol particular locations, including war memorials and cemeteries, as required based on crime trends and intelligence. 483 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(4) I receive regular briefings from the Commissioner of Police on the gamut of criminal offences. (5) There have been 13 separate attacks on cemeteries reported to the NSW Police Force since 26 March 2011. (6) Bargo, Blayney, Bombira, Broken Hill, Forbes, Grenfell, Kurri Kurri, Macksville, Matraville, Riverstone, Rookwood, Uralla and Weston. (7) See (3) above. (8) See (4) above.

*214 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business— (1) What research is the Department of Primary Industry currently undertaking in relation to the impact of climate change on NSW Primary Industries? (2) (a) Has there been any change in the areas of research either in projects being undertaken or resources allocated since 26 March 2011? (b) If so, what?

Answer— (1) The Department of Primary Industries continues to implement a number of key research initiatives that deliver on priority actions to ensure low carbon options for NSW primary industries. The research outcomes will underpin practical measures that can deliver greenhouse gas reductions and adaptation within existing industries, whilst enhancing jobs and investment in emerging low carbon enterprises, particularly in rural areas. A dedicated unit of the Department's top research staff are directly involved in climate impact, adaptation and mitigation research. A number of staff embedded within other units are also involved in adaptation research. Research priorities include climate impacts and adaptation, reducing methane from livestock, soils for climate mitigation and resilience, forests for climate mitigation, and biomass and bioenergy. (2) (a) Resources allocated to areas of climate related research have either been maintained or increased. (b) The Department of Primary Industries has increased its direct level of resourcing to climate related research via the following: (i) Recruitment to the position of Livestock Officer, Methane. (ii) Recruitment to the new position of Climate Modeller. (iii) The recruitment process for the position of Soil Carbon Research Officer has commenced. (iv) More than 45 climate research proposals have been supported and submitted to funding bodies.

*215 DISABILITY SERVICES—HOMELESS SHELTER IN TWEED HEADS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Ageing, and Minister for Disability Services— In light of the recent deaths of two homeless men in Tweed Heads and the Tweed MP Geoff Provest's commitment and two year campaign to provide a homeless facility for the region: (1) When will the Government honour its commitment to provide a homeless shelter for Tweed Heads? (2) What is the Government's timeline to provide a homeless shelter in Tweed Heads? (3) How much will the Government provide towards the homeless shelter? (4) What is the total budget for the proposed homeless shelter? (5) What planning work has occurred on the homeless shelter since March 26 2011? (6) Will the Government support the re-opening of an upgrade community centre in Knox Park? (a) If so, how much will it contribute to the project to help homeless people in the Tweed? 484 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

Answer— This is not a matter for Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC).

*216 PREMIER—TRAFFIC OFFENCES—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, and Minister for Western Sydney— (1) Since 26 March 2011, how many ministerial vehicles including staff vehicles have received traffic violations overall? (2) How many for speeding? (3) How many for speeding in a school zone? (4) How many driving in a bus lane? (5) How many for red light camera offences? (6) How many of those offences are being disputed or contested? Answer— (1) One. (2) One. (3) None. (4) None. (5) None. (6) The Department of Premier and Cabinet is unaware of any offences being disputed or contested as the Department completes a statutory declaration that nominates the driver of the vehicle that has incurred the penalty notice. State Debt Recovery Office (SDRO) reissues the penalty notice to the driver that the Department has nominated. The Department has no way of knowing if the penalty notice that has been transferred to an identified individual is being contested or disputed as it is a matter between the individual and the SDRO.

*217 HEALTH—HOMELESS SHELTER IN TWEED HEADS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research— In light of the recent deaths of two homeless men in Tweed Heads and the Tweed MP Geoff Provest's commitment and two year campaign to provide a homeless facility for the region: (1) When will the Government honour its commitment to provide a homeless shelter for Tweed Heads? (2) What is the Government's timeline to provide a homeless shelter in Tweed Heads? (3) How much will the Government provide towards the homeless shelter? (4) What is the total budget for the proposed homeless shelter? (5) What planning work has occurred on the homeless shelter since March 26 2011? (6) Will the Government support the re-opening of an upgrade community centre in Knox Park? (a) If so, how much will it contribute to the project to help homeless people in the Tweed?

Answer— This question should be referred to the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women for response.

*218 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY AND INVESTMENT—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business— (1) How many staff were employed by the Department of Industry and Investment in the Primary Industries area on 30 March 2011? (2) How many of those staff were working in research, field work and biosecurity? 485 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

Answer— This information is provided by the Department in its annual reports.

*219 ATTORNEY GENERAL, JUSTICE—YOUTH JUSTICE CONFERENCES AND CAUTIONS—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice- President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice— (1) How many Youth Justice Conferences were held where a victim or representative of the victim was in attendance for the following financial years: (a) 2009⁄10? (b) 2010⁄11? (2) What percentage of Youth Justice Conferences were held for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people over the following financial years: (a) 2007⁄08? (b) 2008⁄09? (c) 2009⁄10? (d) 2010⁄11? (3) How many young people were referred to Youth Justice Conferences following a third caution for the following financial years: (a) 2001⁄02? (b) 2002⁄03? (c) 2003⁄04? (d) 2004⁄05? (e) 2005⁄06? (f) 2006⁄07? (g) 2007⁄08? (h) 2008⁄09? (i) 2009⁄10? (j) 2010⁄11? (4) How many young people were referred to court proceedings following a third caution for the following financial years: (a) 2001⁄02? (b) 2002⁄03? (c) 2003⁄04? (d) 2004⁄05? (e) 2005⁄06? (f) 2006⁄07? (g) 2007⁄08? (h) 2008⁄09? (i) 2009⁄10? (j) 2010⁄11? (5) What steps has the Department of Attorney General and Justice taken to monitor the effectiveness of cautioning as a diversionary tactic for juveniles at risk of offending? (6) What steps has the Attorney General taken to monitor the effect of 2002 changes which limited the amount of times a young person can be cautioned to three, as recommended in A Strategic Review of the New South Wales Juvenile Justice System (Noetic Solutions, 2010)? Answer— (1) (a) 815. (b) 760. Source: DAGJ⁄JJ Strategic Information System (SIS). Effective date 16 July 2011 486 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(2) (a) 26%. (b) 22.3%. (c) 21.6%. (d) 24%. Source: DAGJ⁄JJ Strategic Information System (SIS). Effective date 16 July 2011 (3) As this data is collected by the Police, this question should more appropriately be directed to the Minister for Police. (4) As this data is collected by the Police, this question should more appropriately be directed to the Minister for Police. (5) to (6) The Government has initiated a review of the Young Offenders Act 1997 and the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act. The review will be conducted by the Department of Attorney General and Justice and will be supported by an Advisory Committee made up of key stakeholders and experts in juvenile justice. Given the strong community interest in issues relating to young offenders there will be a public consultation process. A consultation paper will be released later this year. As part of this review, the Department of Attorney General and Justice is collecting data and feedback from stakeholders on the different interventions under the Young Offenders Act, including cautions.

*220 PREMIER—COUNTER TERRORISM COMMITTEE OF CABINET—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, and Minister for Western Sydney— (1) Since 26 March 2011, how many times has the Counter Terrorism Committee of Cabinet met? (2) If it met, how long was each of the meetings in duration? (3) Which ministers, bureaucrats, chief executive officers, directors-general and ministerial staff are members of the Counter Terrorism Committee of Cabinet attended those meetings? (4) Did the Counter Terrorism Committee of Cabinet meet after the Opposition lodged questions on notice on June 20, 2011? Answer— The deliberations of Cabinet committees are subject to the usual conventions regarding Cabinet confidentiality.

*221 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—BREAK AND ENTER—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council— (1) Since 26 March 2011, what are the top 20 items recorded as stolen in incidents of break and enter for dwellings in the Tweed Shire Council area? (2) Since 26 March, 2011, what are the top 20 items recorded as stolen in incidents of break and enter for dwellings in the Parramatta local government area? (3) Since 26 March 2011, what are the top 20 items recorded as stolen in incidents of break and enter for dwellings in the Camden local government area? (4) Since 26 March 2011, what are the top 20 items recorded as stolen in incidents of break and enter for dwellings in the Campbelltown local government area? (5) Since 26 March 2011, what are the top 20 items recorded as stolen in incidents of break and enter for dwellings in the Wollondilly local government area? (6) Since 26 March 2011, what are the top 20 items recorded as stolen in incidents of break and enter for dwellings in the Tamworth local government area? (7) Since 26 March 2011, what are the top 20 items recorded as stolen in incidents of break and enter for dwellings in the Gunnedah local government area? Answer— 487 Legislative Council Questions and Answers No. 37— Tuesday 6 September 2011

(1) to (7) The NSW Police Force has advised me that only items which are positively identifiable are separately recorded in the COPS database. These items include those where a serial number has been recorded by the owner; cash (in cases where the monetary amount stolen is recorded); and unique objects such as artworks and jewellery. Items which are not positively identifiable are not separately recorded in the COPS system and are therefore not included in the count of items stolen. For these reasons, a comprehensive and accurate list of items stolen most often is unable to be provided.

*222 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—ASIAN HONEY BEES—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business— What action has the Minister for Primary Industries taken since 28 March 2011 to control or eradicate Asian Honey Bees in Australia? Answer— I have held meetings with representatives of the bee industry to discuss the incursion of Asian Honey Bees. I have instructed the Department of Primary Industries to work with the Queensland Department and the bee industry on the containment plan to control Asian Honey Bees in Far North Queensland. NSW has provided its technical expertise in Asian Honey Bees to assist Queensland with its containment program. A technical expert is also working with a CSIRO representative to provide scientific advice to the National Management Group on the Asian Honey Bee response.

*223 JUSTICE—BREAK AND ENTER—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice— (1) Since 26 March 2011, what are the top 20 items recorded as stolen in incidents of break and enter for dwellings in the Tweed Shire Council area? (2) Since 26 March, 2011, what are the top 20 items recorded as stolen in incidents of break and enter for dwellings in the Parramatta local government area? (3) Since 26 March 2011, what are the top 20 items recorded as s