8317

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2011-12-13

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH PARLIAMENT

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BUSINESS PAPER

No. 156

TUESDAY 20 AUGUST 2013

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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

ORDERS OF THE DAY—

1 Budget Estimates and related papers 2013-2014; resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Mr Mike Baird, "That this House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers 2013-14". (Moved 20 June 2013— Mr Chris Patterson speaking, 19 minutes remaining).

†2 State Emergency and Rescue Management Amendment (Co-ordination and Notification of Rescues) Bill; awaiting second reading speech. (Introduced 8 May 2013—Mr Greg Smith).

3 State Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Mike Baird, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 29 May 2013—Mr Nick Lalich).

4 Entertainment Industry Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Mike Baird, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 14 August 2013—Mr Nathan Rees).

5 Hunters Hill Congregational Church Property Trust Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greg Smith, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 14 August 2013—Ms Carmel Tebbutt).

6 Totalizator Amendment (Exclusivity) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr George Souris, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 15 August 2013—Mr Paul Lynch). 8318 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 20 August 2013

7 Committee on the Ombudsman, the Police Integrity Commission and the Crime Commission— Reference; consideration of the Legislative Council's message dated 29 May 2012.

† Bill forwarded from the Legislative Council

BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE—PETITIONS

ORDERS OF THE DAY

1 Petition—from certain citizens opposing the amendments to the Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002 (Mr Alex Greenwich). (Discussion date 22 August 2013).

2 Petition—from certain citizens opposing the proposed closure of the Cardiac Unit at Mount Druitt Hospital (Mr Richard Amery). (Discussion date 29 August 2013).

3 Petition—from certain citizens requesting the development of a radiation treatment centre in Dubbo. (Mr Kevin Humphries). (Discussion date 12 September 2013).

GENERAL BUSINESS

NOTICES OF MOTIONS (for Bills)—

1 MR JAMIE PARKER to move—

That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Road Rules 2008 to require drivers of motor vehicles to maintain a distance of at least one metre when overtaking bicycles on roads.

(Road Rules Amendment (One Metre Distance When Overtaking Bicycles) Bill).

(Notice given 28 May 2013—lapses 29 November 2013)

ORDERS OF THE DAY (for Bills)—

†1 Truth in Labelling (Free-range Eggs) Bill; awaiting second reading speech. (Introduced 8 November 2011; lapsed 9 November 2012; restored 8 May 2013—lapses 9 November 2013—Mr Jamie Parker).

† Bill forwarded from the Legislative Council

8319 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 20 August 2013

ORDERS OF THE DAY (General Orders)—

1 Education Cuts; resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Ms Noreen Hay—

"That this House:

(1) Condemns the Premier and the Minister for Education for the $1.7 billion cuts to the education budget, which are now directly impacting on students and parents.

(2) Notes with concern that students are being asked to provide reams of paper, tissues, whiteboard markers and other consumables to their school to get them through the year.

(3) Calls on the Minister to rule out parents having to clean their children's school as a result of the reduction in school cleaners' hours.

(4) Demands the Government stop penny pinching and provide school children with the appropriate resources to help then with their education."

(Notice given 21 February 2013, moved 15 August 2013—Ms Gabrielle Upton speaking, 2 minutes remaining; lapses 22 August 2013).

8320 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 20 August 2013

NOTICES OF MOTIONS (General Notices)

2483 COMPULSORY THIRD PARTY GREENSLIP COSTS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that under the current Government the cost of greenslips has risen to new highs. (2) Notes that in 2013 the average cost of $528 for a greenslip will rise by $50. (3) Urges the Minister for Finance to reverse this substantial rise immediately and ensure insurance companies are more accountable to the community.

(Notice given 20 February 2013—lapses 21 August 2013)

2484 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Calls on the Premier and the Minister for the Illawarra and the Minister for Police and Emergency Services to ensure the new State Emergency Services Office remains in Wollongong. (2) Notes the reduction of resources to emergency services personnel. (3) Recognises Wollongong as the heart of the Illawarra and the appropriateness of the SES Office being located in Wollongong. (4) Acknowledges the vital role the SES plays in assisting communities across the State often during very trying circumstances.

(Notice given 20 February 2013—lapses 21 August 2013)

2487 GLEN SAVILLE MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Wollongong Hawks basketball legend Glen "Sav" Saville on recently playing his 527th first grade game. (2) Applauds Sav's outstanding dedication and loyalty to the club for the last 18 years both on and off the court. (3) Notes that the announcement of Sav's retirement from the sport was received with some sadness. (4) Wishes Sav all the best in his future endeavours.

(Notice given 20 February 2013—lapses 21 August 2013)

2488 HUNTER RAIL SERVICES MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Hunter community's disappointment when the Government refused to commit to retain the rail line to Newcastle station. (2) Notes that many commuters depend on rail travel from Maitland, Tarro and Beresfield to Newcastle station for work and appointments. (3) Demands that the Minister for the Environment, the Minister for the Hunter and the Minister for Transport commit to funding a more efficient, direct and regular Hunter rail service.

(Notice given 20 February 2013—lapses 21 August 2013) 8321 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 20 August 2013

2490 SCHOOL SPORTS UNIT MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes school sports carnivals and the health of children will be at risk as a result of the School Sports Unit being forced to cut staff under the Government's $1.7 billion cut to education. (2) Notes the crucial role the School Sports Unit plays in supporting the NSW PSSA and the NSW CHSSA in organising sports carnivals and encouraging student participation in sport. (3) Urges the Minister for Education to recognise the importance of maintaining the School Sports Unit and ensuring staff levels remain the same.

(Notice given 20 February 2013—lapses 21 August 2013)

2491 PROFESSIONAL OCEAN LIFEGUARD TEAM CHALLENGE WINNERS MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Wollongong City Council Lifeguards on their recent outstanding win in the 2013 Bondi Beach Replay Professional Ocean Lifeguard Team Challenge. (2) Notes that Luke Mittwollen, Chanan Clark, Benjamin Griffiths, Mackenzie Hynard, Beau Wheeler, Mark Norris, Dillon Ruiz and Nicholas Squires made up the team that won the prestigious title. (3) Recognises that the team competed against teams from all over New South Wales, including beating the crew from the television show Bondi Rescue.

(Notice given 20 February 2013—lapses 21 August 2013)

2493 WEA ILLAWARRA CENTENARY MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates WEA Illawarra on reaching the milestone of its 100 year anniversary. (2) Notes that WEA Illawarra is a valuable organisation in the local community offering quality adult education and lifestyle courses, business training, accredited training and English language services. (3) Recognises the importance of access to education regardless of age, gender or nationality.

(Notice given 20 February 2013—lapses 21 August 2013)

2494 BUS REPLACEMENT OF TRAINS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that on 4 February 2013, buses replaced trains from North Sydney to Chatswood causing a delay of up to 20 minutes for Newcastle passengers. (2) Notes that the increased number of buses caused significant traffic delays on roads out of the city. (3) Notes that the Minister for Transport and the Minister for Planning, with the support of Hunter Liberal Members, wish to replace trains in Newcastle with buses. (4) Urges the Government to reverse its decision to scrap the rail line in Newcastle.

(Notice given 20 February 2013—lapses 21 August 2013) 8322 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 20 August 2013

2495 SPEED CAMERA NUMBERS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the implementation of 39 extra mobile speed cameras, with 2,358 new mobile speed camera locations and 6,070 extra hours of enforcement per month across New South Wales this year. (2) Notes the Government's promise, when in opposition, that it would reduce speed camera numbers. (3) Urges the Minister for Transport and the Minister for Roads and Ports to concentrate on making our roads safer rather than revenue raising by increasing speed cameras.

(Notice given 21 February 2013—lapses 22 August 2013)

2501 MINMI AND FLETCHER HOUSING PROJECT PLANNING ASSESSMENT MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Government will hand back to Hunter councils the planning assessments of a major housing project for 3,300 dwellings on the fringe of Minmi and Fletcher. (2) Notes the concerns of residents in relation to the poor access to public transport and no direct services to Newcastle. (3) Urges the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure to implement and fund strategies to improve access to public transport to accommodate the increased numbers of commuters in the future.

(Notice given 21 February 2013—lapses 22 August 2013)

2507 NEWCASTLE CBD RENEWAL MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes plans to revive Newcastle's ailing CBD include a proposal to limit the expansion of suburban retail. (2) Notes that this will come at the detriment to rate paying businesses in vibrant local shopping precincts. (3) Urges the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure to rethink the decision and to start funding measures to ensure the revitalisation of all regional shopping precincts.

(Notice given 21 February 2013—lapses 22 August 2013)

2509 KIAMA NATURAL DISASTER RESPONSE MR GARETH WARD to move— That this House: (1) Commends SES, RFS, NSW Police, Fire and Ambulance crews, volunteers and the Kiama community for their fast and effective response to weather events in Kiama in the early hours of Sunday 24 February 2013. (2) Thanks all Government agencies, both State and Federal, for responding to and assisting local residents. (3) Acknowledges the role of Kiama Municipal Council in responding to this natural disaster. (4) Thanks the Premier for visiting the region and releasing much needed disaster assistance funds to the Kiama community.

(Notice given 26 February 2013—lapses 27 August 2013) 8323 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 20 August 2013

2510 BLACKTOWN HOSPITAL UNATTENDED BIRTH DR ANDREW MCDONALD to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the comments of Mr Ted Sage following the unattended delivery of Kristy Jones' baby in the maternity ward at Blacktown Hospital to "look at the behaviour of the nursing staff who would rather sit around and do nothing". (2) Notes that NSW Health disclosure guidelines state "open disclosure means that every patient receives an apology and appropriate information following an incident that may have happened during the delivery of their health care whether or not harm was caused". (3) Calls on the Minister responsible for the delivery of health care in NSW Hospitals to apologise to Kristy Jones and Paula Bailey.

(Notice given 26 February 2013—lapses 27 August 2013)

2511 KIAMA DOWNS CRISIS ACCOMMODATION MR GARETH WARD to move— That this House: (1) Acknowledges the role that the surf life saving movement plays in coastal communities. (2) Thanks the Kiama Downs Surf Life Saving Club for establishing a crisis accommodation centre on Sunday 24 February 2013 during the severe weather events in Kiama.

(Notice given 26 February 2013—lapses 27 August 2013)

2512 ALCOHOL RELATED VIOLENCE COUNTERMEASURES MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Questions the policy of providing what is essentially a free bed and breakfast service for drunken revellers in Wollongong under the Government's scheme to prevent alcohol related violence. (2) Notes that even after being dropped off at a sobering-up centre by police, it is not mandatory for that person to remain. (3) Notes that those with traits notoriously associated with alcohol related violence, such as, being under age, aggressive, violent and injured will be denied entry to such centres. (4) Acknowledges that, at a time when emergency services have been cut back, sobering-up centres will be taking police off the beat and may well become an incentive for a drunk to become disorderly to avoid the cost of a taxi fare home. (5) Demands the Government review its proposed use of police time and resources and to look at alternatives to address alcohol related problems such as providing a taxi to those who would benefit from sobering up in their own bed.

(Notice given 26 February 2013—lapses 27 August 2013)

2513 UNDERSTAFFED POLICE STATIONS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes police commands across New South Wales were short of nearly 1,000 police officers as of August 2012, according to the Auditor-General's latest report on police and emergency services. (2) Notes that in addition to this number, 344 operational police were on permanent restricted duty. 8324 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 20 August 2013

(3) Calls on the Minister for Police and Emergency Services to explain why police are left understaffed in this way and to rectify this situation by ensuring local area commands are sufficiently staffed.

(Notice given 26 February 2013—lapses 27 August 2013)

2514 ILLAWARRA EMERGENCY HELICOPTER SERVICE MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Calls on the Premier, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, and the Minister for the Illawarra to ensure the continuation of the Illawarra emergency helicopter service. (2) Notes the community made a stand against plans to cut the service previously with a well attended picket line at the former headquarters in Coniston. (3) Recognises Wollongong Hospital is the largest of the district's nine hospitals, treating almost 50,000 patients annually, highlighting that it is appropriate for the emergency helicopter service to remain in the Illawarra.

(Notice given 26 February 2013—lapses 27 August 2013)

2515 PRESCHOOL FUNDING MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes concerns regarding the cost of preschool education in New South Wales, with preschools charging fees of $55 a day due to a lack of funding from the Government. (2) Notes the views of Gabrielle Connell, Early Childhood Vice-President of the Independent Education Union, that in other states, preschool is free or a minimal cost and their state governments contribute adequate funding to allow this. (3) Calls on the Minister for Education to invest more funds for early childhood education as research has proven early education is most important in a child's development.

(Notice given 26 February 2013—lapses 27 August 2013)

2516 GREENSLIP PREMIUMS MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the Government for approving a 10% increase in green slip premiums despite a government inquiry finding New South Wales premiums are overpriced. (2) Acknowledges that since 2007, the average cost of compulsory third party insurance has increased by more than 65% in New South Wales making premiums the second highest in the country. (3) Notes that the Premier is trying to claim that a no fault scheme will reduce premiums by 15%, but only after the increase of 10% already approved by the Government meaning that in real terms only a 5% saving will be made. (4) Demands the Premier reverse this decision following the warning by legal experts that the proposed change to a no fault scheme will dramatically reduce benefits for victims.

(Notice given 26 February 2013—lapses 27 August 2013)

2517 HEALTH CARE BEDS DEFINITION MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: 8325 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 20 August 2013

(1) Notes that the Government's recent definition of "bed" in the context of health care expands the term to refer to locations that could not be considered beds in the colloquial or dictionary sense. (2) Acknowledges the importance of transparency and clarity in health care provision and government actions. (3) Urges the Minister for Health to adopt the term "treatment spaces" as opposed to "beds" in the interest of transparency and clarity.

(Notice given 26 February 2013—lapses 27 August 2013)

2518 WOLLONGONG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR MARTY HAYNES MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates i98FM radio presenter Marty Haynes on recently being awarded Citizen of the Year for Wollongong. (2) Acknowledges Marty as a champion of the hugely successful and popular annual Camp Quality Convoy for Kids, helping to raise almost $3.2 million in the Illawarra. (3) Notes Marty's outstanding contribution to the community over many years and wishes him well in all his future endeavours.

(Notice given 27 February 2013—lapses 28 August 2013)

2519 HEALTH WORKER NUMBERS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the risk to the health of Hunter residents following the $775 million cuts made by the Government to health funding. (2) Notes that NSW Health data indicates the loss of approximately 739 jobs in the 2012-2013 financial year, with more than 100 of those being in the Hunter region. (3) Calls on the Minister for Health to reverse these cuts and to recognise the importance of health workers and the need to maintain and increase staffing in hospitals.

(Notice given 27 February 2013—lapses 28 August 2013)

2520 ST GEORGE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MR MARK COURE to move— That this House congratulates the Government for promising, funding and now building a new emergency department located at St George Hospital.

(Notice given 27 February 2013—lapses 28 August 2013)

2521 GIULIA BONACINA CONDOLENCE MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Notes with sadness the recent passing of Mrs Giulia Bonacina aged 92, a tireless worker for the Wollongong community. (2) Acknowledges that both Giulia and her late husband Efram, who migrated to Australia in 1961, devoted much of their lives helping the migrant community in Wollongong establishing the Italian Social Welfare Organisation of Wollongong. (3) Notes that Giulia will be sadly missed by the entire Wollongong community. 8326 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 20 August 2013

(Notice given 27 February 2013—lapses 28 August 2013)

2522 NEWCASTLE CBD ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC TRANSPORT MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the difficulties the disabled, the elderly and parents with prams will face as a consequence of the announcement by the Government to cut the Newcastle rail line at Wickham. (2) Notes that because of the lack of disability accessible buses in Newcastle travel by rail is the most accessible transport for people who find it difficult to use other forms of public transport. (3) Calls on the Minister for Transport to reverse this decision and recognise the importance of rail travel to those who have difficulty accessing other forms of public transport.

(Notice given 27 February 2013—lapses 28 August 2013)

2523 MAR NARSAI ASSYRIAN COLLEGE ACCELERATED MATHEMATICS CLASS MR ANDREW ROHAN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Mar Narsai Assyrian College for the first time will have an accelerated mathematics class. (2) Congratulates year 10 students Daniel Nissan, Andrew Khosrow, Gabriella Khamis, George Ibrahim and Andrew Jamoo who will sit the High School Certificate this year. (3) Thanks the mathematics teacher Mr Chris Hardman for teaching algorithms for over 30 years and for passing on his knowledge to these and other students.

(Notice given 27 February 2013—lapses 28 August 2013)

2524 NAKEEMA WATER SAVING DEVICE MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Nakeema on the launch of the ground breaking oxijet water saving device at its headquarters in Unanderra. (2) Acknowledges that oxijet is an environmentally friendly shower nozzle designed to reduce water usage by up to 50 per cent, potentially saving users up to $400 per year on electricity and water bills. (3) Wishes Cameron McCrea, and Nakeema's Managing Director John Koury all the best in their water saving endeavours.

(Notice given 27 February 2013—lapses 28 August 2013)

2525 M5 WIDENING MR MARK COURE to move— That this House congratulates the Government for delivering for the communities of the south and south west of Sydney by starting the widening of the M5 west; its commitment for West Connex and for fixing the problems and congestion along the M5 which were inherited from the previous Government.

(Notice given 27 February 2013—lapses 28 August 2013)

2526 ROADS AND MARITIME SERVICES MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— 8327 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 20 August 2013

That this House: (1) Notes that Roads and Maritime Services will no longer tender for private maintenance contracts, and thereby leave employees facing an uncertain future regarding their employment. (2) Recognises that Roads and Maritime Services has a target of cutting maintenance costs by a minimum of $10 million each year. (3) Calls on the Minister for Roads and Ports to explain how these changes will impact Roads and Maritime Services employees in the Hunter.

(Notice given 27 February 2013—lapses 28 August 2013)

2527 RAIL CARRIAGE VANDALISM MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Government has cut 600 transit officer roles, including the disbanding of the special graffiti taskforce set up by the previous Government. (2) Notes trains are being plastered in graffiti and damaged to the extent that carriages are being removed from service. (3) Urges the Minister for Transport to rethink the decision to cut the graffiti task force and to fund measures to ensure that vandalism on trains ceases.

(Notice given 28 February 2013—lapses 1 September 2013)

2528 SYDNEY MARDI GRAS 2013—MR JAMIE PARKER (Notice given 28 February 2013)

2529 MEDICAL GRADUATE INTERNSHIPS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 28 February 2013)

2530 REDFEB HEART HEALTH INITIATIVES—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 28 February 2013)

2531 CARDIFF NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL FLASHING LIGHTS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 12 March 2013)

2532 COMMUNITY BUILDERS FIXED TERM PROGRAM—MRS ROZA SAGE (Notice given 12 March 2013)

2533 PRINCE OF WALES HOSPITAL BED CLOSURES—DR ANDREW MCDONALD (Notice given 12 March 2013)

2534 CLEANLINESS AND EFFICIENCY OF TRAINS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 12 March 2013)

2535 HUNTER MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2536 COOKS RIVER SEWAGE FLOWS—MS LINDA BURNEY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2538 NEWCASTLE ART GALLERY—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2539 INGLEBURN HIGH SCHOOL AND THE BEACON FOUNDATION—MR BRYAN DOYLE (Notice given 13 March 2013) 8328 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 20 August 2013

2540 LEWISHAM ESTATE AND SUMMER HILL FLOUR MILLS DEVELOPMENTS TRANSPORT IMPACTS—MS LINDA BURNEY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2541 SHELLHARBOUR RELAY FOR LIFE—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2542 NEWCASTLE RAILWAY LINE TERMINATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2543 RYAN BATES AND SCOUTING MOVEMENT RECOGNITION—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2544 STOCKTON CENTRE NURSE SHORTAGE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2545 ANN AND BOB HARRISON RECOGNITION—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2546 RAILCORP JOB LOSSES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 March 2013)

2547 WINE EQUALISATION TAX CELLAR DOOR REBATE—MR CLAYTON BARR (Notice given 14 March 2013)

2548 ST GEORGE HEALTH SERVICES—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 14 March 2013)

2549 RESOURCES FOR MINING AFFECTED REGIONS—MR CLAYTON BARR (Notice given 14 March 2013)

2550 ST GEORGE EDUCATION SERVICES—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 14 March 2013)

2551 SMASH REPAIR INDUSTRY—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 19 March 2013)

2552 CARDIFF RAILWAY STATION UPGRADES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 March 2013)

2553 ORDER OF SAINT JOHN OF JERUSALEM KNIGHTS HOSPITALLER—MS GABRIELLE UPTON (Notice given 19 March 2013)

2554 WINDOW SAFETY IN NEW SOUTH WALES—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 19 March 2013)

2555 NATIVE FORESTS AND WETLANDS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 March 2013)

2556 CENTRAL COAST YOUTH FUNDING—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 19 March 2013)

2557 NEWCASTLE INNER CITY BYPASS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 20 March 2013)

2558 FAIRFIELD HOSPITAL AUXILIARY—MR ANDREW ROHAN (Notice given 20 March 2013)

2559 CANTURBURY-BANKSTOWN EDUCATION FUNDING CUTS—MS LINDA BURNEY (Notice given 20 March 2013) 8329 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 20 August 2013

2560 SWANSEA POLICE STATION STAFFING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 20 March 2013)

2561 ST GEORGE ROAD SAFETY PROJECTS—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 21 March 2013)

2562 LGBTI POLICE FORUM—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 21 March 2013)

2563 SHOALHAVEN HOSPITAL AIR CONDITIONING—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 21 March 2013)

2564 SERVICE NSW—MS TANIA MIHAILUK (Notice given 25 March 2013)

2565 HOUSING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY—MR KEVIN CONOLLY (Notice given 25 March 2013)

2566 NEWCASTLE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 25 March 2013)

2567 EARTH HOUR—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 25 March 2013)

2568 GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY—MS CARMEL TEBBUTT (Notice given 25 March 2013)

2569 WALLSEND-MARYLAND JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 25 March 2013)

2570 TAFE FINE ARTS FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 26 March 2013)

2571 MUSWELLBROOK HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 March 2013)

2572 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY BLUE MOUNTAINS UPGRADE—MRS ROZA SAGE (Notice given 27 March 2013)

2573 PRESCHOOL FEE SUBSIDIES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 March 2013)

2575 JOHN HUNTER HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT STAFF—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2576 RESOURCES FOR REGIONS IN THE ILLAWARRA—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2577 CRIME RATES IN THE HUNTER—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2578 SAM TATSIS RECOGNITION—MR TONY ISSA (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2579 UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE EXPANSION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2580 RAILWAY STATION UPGRADES—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 30 April 2013) 8330 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 20 August 2013

2581 AMBULANCE RESPONSE TIMES IN HUNTER ZONE 2—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2582 MALTESE HERALD RECOGNITION—MR TONY ISSA (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2583 KIAMA JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2584 CATHERINE O’KEEFE RECOGNITION—MR TONY ISSA (Notice given 30 April 2013)

2585 MARDI DAM CONNECTION TO HUNTER-CENTRAL COAST PIPELINE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 1 May 2013)

2587 SHELLHARBOUR SPORTS ASSISTANCE FUND—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 2 May 2013)

2588 WORLD CONGRESS OF FAMILIES—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 2 May 2013)

2589 HUNTER STADIUM—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 2 May 2013)

2590 POLICE NUMBERS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 7 May 2013)

2592 EDUCATION SERVICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 7 May 2013)

2593 YOUTH PARLIAMENT—MR RYAN PARK (Notice given 7 May 2013)

2594 HOSPITAL PARKING SHORTAGES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 7 May 2013)

2595 GLOUCESTER, MANNING AND BULAHDELAH HOSPITALS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 8 May 2013)

2596 CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION CAMERAS—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 8 May 2013)

2597 SPECIAL OLYMPICS ASIA PACIFIC GAMES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 8 May 2013)

2598 SCHOFIELDS ROAD AND RICHMOND ROAD UPGRADES—MR KEVIN CONOLLY (Notice given 8 May 2013)

2599 MINMI 235 BUS SERVICE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 8 May 2013)

2600 LOWER HUNTER DISCUSSION PAPER—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 21 May 2013)

2601 RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING WEEK—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 21 May 2013)

2602 HUNTER TAFE FUNDING CUTS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 21 May 2013)

2603 LAKE HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL SECURITY FENCE—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 22 May 2013) 8331 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 20 August 2013

2604 POLICE RECOGNITION—MRS TANYA DAVIES (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2605 RESOURCEFUL AUSTRALIAN INDIAN NETWORK—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2606 JEWISH COMMUNITY BURIAL PLOTS—MS GABRIELLE UPTON (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2607 MINOOKA PRE-SCHOOL—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2608 TOBY STEVENS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT—MRS TANYA DAVIES (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2609 LIONS CLUB OF LUGARNO—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2610 CHERYL AND KEN LUMSDEN RECOGNITION AWARD—MRS TANYA DAVIES (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2611 ALL SAINTS OATLEY WEST ANGLICAN CHURCH—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2612 GLENMORE PARK CHILD CARE CENTRE—MRS TANYA DAVIES (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2613 HURSTVILLE GLORY SOCCER CLUB—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2614 BIANCA WADDELL RECOGNITION—MRS TANYA DAVIES (Notice given 22 May 2013)

2615 LIFESTYLE SOLUTIONS DISABILITY SERVICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 23 May 2013)

2616 PROUD SCHOOLS PROGRAM—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 28 May 2013)

2617 KIAMA ELECTORATE SCHOOL LEADERS—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 28 May 2013)

2618 PORT KEMBLA RSL SUB BRANCH CLOSURE—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 28 May 2013)

2619 JOSHUA PAINE-BELL RECOGNITION—MRS TANYA DAVIES (Notice given 28 May 2013)

2620 RAIL COMMUTER PARKING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 28 May 2013)

2621 TAYLOR WALKER RECOGNITION—MRS TANYA DAVIES (Notice given 28 May 2013)

2622 CABRAMATTA STREET TEAM—MR GUY ZANGARI (Notice given 28 May 2013)

2623 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMALGAMATIONS—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 28 May 2013)

2624 PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 28 May 2013)

2625 CONTAINER DEPOSIT SCHEME—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 29 May 2013) 8332 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 20 August 2013

2626 WENTWORTH FALLS RAILWAY STATION—MRS ROZA SAGE (Notice given 29 May 2013)

2627 TAFE AND TAFE FUNDING—MS CARMEL TEBBUTT (Notice given 29 May 2013)

2628 THE PONDS NEW SCHOOLS—MR KEVIN CONOLLY (Notice given 29 May 2013)

2629 HUNTER HOSPITALS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WAITING TIMES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 29 May 2013)

2630 COMBATING ANTI-SEMITISM—MS GABRIELLE UPTON (Notice given 29 May 2013)

2631 NEWCASTLE AIRPORT EXPANSION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 29 May 2013)

2632 BLACKTOWN AND MT DRUITT HOSPITALS UPGRADE—MR KEVIN CONOLLY (Notice given 29 May 2013)

2633 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMALGAMATIONS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 29 May 2013)

2634 NURSE PATIENT RATIOS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 30 May 2013)

2635 MEGAN PRESSLEY AND ALI HACHEM RECOGNITION—MRS TANYA DAVIES (Notice given 30 May 2013)

2636 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF MINING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 30 May 2013)

2637 VICTIMS COMPENSATION—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 30 May 2013)

2638 PUBLIC HOUSING IN THE HUNTER—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 30 May 2013)

2639 CTP INSURANCE COVERAGE OF INJURED CHILDREN—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 30 May 2013)

2640 REFERENCE TO THE INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION—MR JOHN ROBERTSON (Notice given 18 June 2013)

2641 HUNTER TO SYDNEY EXPRESS RAIL SERVICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 18 June 2013)

2642 COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRES FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 June 2013)

2643 BUDGET IMPACT ON ILLAWARRA REGION—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 19 June 2013)

2644 THIRROUL RAILWAY BUILDING—MR LEE EVANS (Notice given 19 June 2013)

2645 DISABILITY ACCOMODATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 June 2013)

2646 LAKE ILLAWARRA MANAGEMENT—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 19 June 2013) 8333 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 20 August 2013

2647 NEWCASTLE BURGLARY RATE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 June 2013)

2648 HUNTING IN NATIONAL PARKS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 19 June 2013)

2649 HUNTER MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 June 2013)

2650 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP GRANTS FUNDING—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 19 June 2013)

2651 ST GEORGE HOSPITAL REBUILDING—MS CHERIE BURTON (Notice given 20 June 2013)

2652 BUDGET 2013-14 ST GEORGE HOSPITAL—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 20 June 2013)

2653 BERKELEY COMMUNITY CENTRE—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 20 June 2013)

2654 BUDGET 2013-14 OATLEY RAILWAY STATION—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 20 June 2013)

2655 HUNTER NEW ENGLAND HEALTH ELECTIVE SURGERY WAITING TIMES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 20 June 2013)

2656 BUDGET 2013-14 ST GEORGE EDUCATION FACILITIES—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 20 June 2013)

2657 KURDISH GENOCIDE—MR PAUL LYNCH (Notice given 20 June 2013)

2658 BUDGET 2013-14 COMMUNITY TRANSPORT PROGRAM—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 20 June 2013)

2659 ALLAWAH BRIDGE WIDENING—MS CHERIE BURTON (Notice given 20 June 2013)

2660 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 20 June 2013)

2661 HUNTER CREATIVE INDUSTRIES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 20 June 2013)

2662 NARWEE RAILWAY STATION—MS CHERIE BURTON (Notice given 20 June 2013)

2663 ALLAWAH BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 20 June 2013)

2664 VICTIMS RIGHTS COMMISSIONER—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 20 June 2013)

2665 NARWEE RAILWAY STATION UPGRADE—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 20 June 2013)

2666 SUNFLOWER CENTRE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 August 2013)

2667 MINISTERIAL CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEES—MR GUY ZANGARI (Notice given 13 August 2013) 8334 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 20 August 2013

2668 CHILD PROTECTION CASEWORKER NUMBERS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 August 2013)

2669 CUSTOM COACHES—MR GUY ZANGARI (Notice given 13 August 2013)

2670 CTP PREMIUM COSTS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 August 2013)

2671 FAIRFIELD HOSPITAL—MR GUY ZANGARI (Notice given 13 August 2013)

2672 REFUGEES, ASYLUM SEEKERS AND IMMIGRANTS—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 14 August 2013)

2673 PUBLIC HOUSING WAITING LISTS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 August 2013)

2674 PRE-SCHOOL SUBSIDIES—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 14 August 2013)

2675 EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WAITING TIMES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 August 2013)

2676 EDUCATION FUNDING—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 14 August 2013)

2677 SALE OF LIQUOR GUIDELINES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 August 2013)

2678 ILLAWARRA INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 14 August 2013)

2679 VIETNAM VETERANS DAY—MR STUART AYRES (Notice given 14 August 2013)

2680 HIS EXCELLENCY YUVAL ROTEM, AMBASSADOR OF ISRAEL MS GABRIELLE UPTON to move— That this House: (1) Notes that His Excellency Yuval Rotem, Ambassador of Israel to Australia, will soon be leaving his post after six years. (2) Notes that His Excellency was a regular visitor to the Parliament of New South Wales and in particular for the launch of the Parliamentary Friends of Israel. (3) Notes that through personal warmth, ease and exceptional leadership His Excellency has built close and productive relationships within the Australian Jewish and broader community. (4) Notes that His Excellency has made an outstanding and lasting contribution to the strong and enduring Israeli-Australian diplomatic relationship. (5) Wishes His Excellency, and his wife Miri and their children, all the very best for their future ventures and notes that they will be sorely missed.

(Notice given 15 August 2013)

2681 CHILD PROTECTION CASE WORKERS MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Condemns the Government and the Minister for Family and Community Services for misleading the House in relation to the number of child protection case workers across New South Wales. 8335 BUSINESS PAPER Tuesday 20 August 2013

(2) Notes that this issue was raised by the Member for Wollongong during Question Time on the 28 February 2013 following the walk out by staff at the local Family and Community Service Office in Wollongong due to the death of a young child who was well known to the department but had slipped through the system due to severe staff shortages in the area. (3) Notes the Minister stated that the total number of case workers had not changed and had "gone up slightly" contrary to the report of the Illawarra Mercury that 14 additional child protection case workers would be required to meet quotas. (4) Calls on the Minister and the Premier to immediately address the issue of shortage in child protection case workers to ensure further deaths are prevented.

(Notice given 15 August 2013) 8336

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ORDERS OF THE DAY—COMMITTEE REPORTS

1 Report of the Legislation Review Committee entitled "Legislation Review Digest No. 39/55", dated 18 June 2013. (Tabled 18 June 2013; adjourned—Ms Robyn Parker, 15 August 2013).

2 Report of the Legislation Review Committee entitled "Legislation Review Digest No. 40/55", dated 13 August 2013. (Tabled 13 August 2013; postponed 15 August 2013).

3 Report of the Legislative Assembly Committee on Community Services entitled "Outsourcing community service delivery – interim report", Report 1/55, dated August 2013. (Tabled 13 August 2013; postponed 15 August 2013).

4 Report of the Public Accounts Committee entitled "Quadrennial Review of the Audit Office 2013", Report 10/55, dated August 2013. (Tabled 15 August 2013).

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REQUIRING GOVERNMENT RESPONSE (standing order 303A)—

Date Tabled Committee Report Title Date Due 27 March 2013 Joint Standing Committee on Report on driver and road user distraction 27 September Road Safety 2013 2 May 2013 Joint Standing Committee on Land valuation system – Report on the inquiry 2 November the Office of the Valuer- into the land valuation system and the eighth 2013 General general meeting with the Valuer-General 9 May 2013 Joint Standing Committee on Review of the Parliamentary Electorates and 9 November Electoral Matters Elections Act 1912 and the Election Funding, 2013 Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981 30 May 2013 Public Accounts Committee Procurement and management of ICT services in 30 November the NSW Public Sector 2013 30 May 2013 Legal Affairs Committee Law reform issues regarding synthetic drugs 30 November 2013 31 May 2013 Public Accounts Committee Report on the examination of the Auditor- 2 December General’s performance audits April 2011 – 2013 September 2011 13 August 2013 Legislative Assembly Outsourcing community service delivery – 13 February Committee on Community interim report 2014 Services 15 August 2013 Public Accounts Committee Quadrennial Review of the Audit Office 2013 17 February 2014

PETITIONS SIGNED BY 500 OR MORE PERSONS REQUIRING MINISTERIAL RESPONSE

Date Lodged Member Petition Title Minister Responsible Written Response Due 13 August 2013 Mr John Sidoti Security fencing at Mortlake Mr Adrian Piccoli 17 September Public School 2013 13 August 2013 Mr Guy Zangari Kings Cross Central Sydney Ms Pru Goward 17 September Adolescent Unit and the 2013 Cabramatta Street Team 13 August 2013 Mr George Souris Aged Care Facility at Mr John Ajaka 17 September Muswellbrook Hospital 2013 15 August 2013 Mr Andrew Fraser Bellinger River District Hospital Ms Jillian Skinner 19 September 2013 8337

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PETITIONS SIGNED BY 10,000 OR MORE PERSONS FOR DISCUSSION AND REQUIRING MINISTERIAL RESPONSE

Date Lodged Member Petition Title Minister Discussion Written Responsible Date Response Due 13 August Mr Kevin Radiation treatment centre in Mrs Jillian Skinner 12 September 17 September 2013 Humphries Dubbo 2013 2013

RONDA MILLER Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

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