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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2015-16

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-SIXTH PARLIAMENT

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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

No. 72

THURSDAY 23 JUNE 2016

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1 MEETING OF THE HOUSE

The House met at 10.00 am pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker took the Chair, read the prayer and acknowledged the traditional owners, thanking them for their custodianship of country.

2 MESSAGE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

The Speaker reported a message from the Legislative Council dated 22 June 2016, returning the Point to Point Transport (Taxis and Hire Vehicles) Bill, without amendment.

3 NOTICES OF MOTIONS (GENERAL NOTICES)

4 FINES AMENDMENT (ELECTRONIC PENALTY NOTICES) BILL

Mr Troy Grant moved, pursuant to notice, That a bill be now introduced for an Act to amend the Fines Act 1996 with respect to electronic penalty notices; and for other purposes.

Question put and passed.

Bill introduced and read a first time.

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

Debate adjourned (Mr ) and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a future day.

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General business notices of motions (for bills) proceeded with. ______

5 CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (CARE AND PROTECTION) AMENDMENT (PROTECTION FROM SERIOUS OFFENDERS) BILL

Ms moved, pursuant to notice, That a bill be now introduced for an Act to amend the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 to ensure that persons found guilty of serious offences in relation to their children are prevented from having care and responsibility for their children and from having certain contact with other children and young persons.

Question put and passed.

Bill introduced and read a first time.

Ms Tania Mihailuk moved, That this bill be now read a second time.

Debate adjourned (Mr ) and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a future day.

6 TECHNICAL AND FURTHER EDUCATION COMMISSION AMENDMENT (FUNDING GUARANTEE FOR TAFE) BILL

Ms Prue Car moved, pursuant to notice, That a bill be now introduced for an Act to amend the Technical and Further Education Commission Act 1990 to ensure that not less than 70% of funding for vocational education and training is allocated to the TAFE Commission.

Question put and passed.

Bill introduced and read a first time.

Ms Prue Car moved, That this bill be now read a second time.

Ms Prue Car speaking— ______

It being 11.00 am, pursuant to the resolution of 2 June 2016, debate interrupted. ______

Ordered, That the resumption of the second reading speech stand an order of the day for tomorrow.

7 APPROPRIATION BILL APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL STATE REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (BUDGET MEASURES) BILL

The order of the day was read for the resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Ms , That these bills be now read a second time.

Question again proposed and debate resumed.

Question put and passed.

Bills read a second time.

Ms Gladys Berejiklian moved, That these bills be now read a third time. 755 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 23 June 2016

Question put and passed.

Bills read a third time.

8 BUDGET ESTIMATES AND RELATED PAPERS 2016-2017

Ms Gladys Berejiklian moved, That this House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers for 2016-2017.

In accordance with the resolution of the House, the debate was adjourned and set down as an order of the day for a later time. ______

General business orders of the day (for bills) proceeded with. ______

9 ROADS AMENDMENT (TRANSPARENT TOLLING) BILL

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

Question again proposed and debate resumed.

Mr moved, That the question be now put.

Question put.

The House divided.

AYES 31

Ms Aitchison, Mr Atalla, Mr Barr, Ms Car, Ms Catley, Mr Chanthivong, Mr Crakanthorp, Mr Daley, Mr Dib, Ms Finn, Mr Harris, Ms Harrison, Ms Haylen, Mr Hoenig, Ms Hornery, Mr Kamper, Mr Lynch, Dr McDermott, Ms McKay, Mr Mehan, Ms Mihailuk, Mr Park, Mr Parker, Mr Piper, Mr Robertson, Ms T.F. Smith, Ms Washington, Ms Watson and Mr Zangari.

Tellers: Mr Lalich and Mr Warren.

NOES 45

Mr Anderson, Mr Aplin, Ms Berejiklian, Mr Conolly, Mr Constance, Mr Coure, Mr Crouch, Mrs Davies, Mr Dominello, Mr Elliott, Mr Evans, Mr George, Ms Gibbons, Ms Goward, Mr Gulaptis, Mr Hazzard, Mr Henskens, Ms Hodgkinson, Mr Humphries, Mr Johnsen, Mr Kean, Dr Lee, Mr Maguire, Mr Marshall, Mr Notley-Smith, Mr O’Dea, Mrs Pavey, Mr Perrottet, Ms Petinos, Mr Piccoli, Mr Provest, Mr Roberts, Mr Rowell, Mr Sidoti, Mrs Skinner, Mr Speakman, Mr Stokes, Mr Taylor, Mr Toole, Mr Tudehope, Ms Upton, Mr Ward and Mr Williams.

Tellers: Mr Bromhead and Mr Patterson. In the Chair: Mr Fraser.

Pairs: Ms Doyle—Mr Ayres; Mr Foley—Mr Baird; Ms Hay—Mr Barilaro; Mr Minns—Mr Grant and Ms K. Smith—Mrs Williams.

Question negatived.

Debate continued.

Mr speaking— 756 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 23 June 2016

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Debate interrupted for general business notices of motions (general notices). ______

Ordered, That the resumption of the debate stand an order of the day for tomorrow.

10 WARRAGAMBA DAM

Mr Ray Williams moved, pursuant to notice, That this House:

(1) Notes the $58 million investment in the 2016-17 State Budget to raise the Warragamba Dam wall by 14 metres.

(2) Notes the significant protection from flooding that this measure will provide for communities in Western Sydney.

Debate ensued.

Mr Jai Rowell and Mr Kevin Conolly, by leave, obtained extensions of time.

Mr Chris Patterson, by leave, also spoke to the motion.

Question put and passed.

11 GAS BILLS

The order of the day was read for the resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Ms , That this House:

(1) Notes the increasing number of Wallsend households that are struggling to make ends meet as the number of residential gas disconnections continues to grow.

(2) Notes the average New South Wales annual gas bill has increased from $827 in 2013 to $923 in 2015.

(3) Urges the Premier to reduce gas bills in 2016.

Question again proposed and debate resumed.

Question put and negatived. ______

The Temporary Speaker (Mr ) left the Chair at 1.28 pm.

The Speaker resumed the Chair at 2.15 pm. ______

12 QUESTION TIME ______

(1) Following a request from Mr Greg Aplin pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Premier, and Minister for Western Sydney provided additional information.

(2) Following a request from Mr Ray Williams pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations provided additional information.

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(3) Following a request from Mr Andrew Fraser pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Education provided additional information.

(4) Following a request from Mrs pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy provided additional information.

(5) Following a request from Mr pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Finance, Services and Property provided additional information. ______

Disorder: By direction of the Speaker, Mr was removed from the Chamber by the Deputy Serjeant-at-Arms.

Disorder: By direction of the Speaker, Ms was removed from the Chamber by the Deputy Serjeant-at-Arms. ______

13 PAPERS

(1) Ms Gladys Berejiklian tabled the Variations of the Receipts and Payments Estimates and Appropriations for 2015-16, under section 26 of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983, arising from the provision by the Commonwealth of Specific Purpose Payments in excess of the amounts included in the State’s receipts and payments estimates – Department of Family and Community Services, dated 18 May 2016.

(2) Mr tabled:

Final Report and Determination of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal entitled “Review of prices for Hunter Water Corporation from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2020”, dated June 2016.

Final Report and Determination of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal entitled “Review of prices for Sydney Water Corporation from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2020”, dated June 2016.

Final Report and Determination of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal entitled “Review of prices for the Water Administration Ministerial Corporation from 1 July 2016”, dated June 2016.

Final Report and Determination of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal entitled “Review of prices for WaterNSW from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2020”, dated June 2016.

(3) Mr Victor Dominello tabled the report on the Statutory Review of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010, dated 17 June 2016.

14 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT—MATTHEW CROCKER

Mr Mike Baird, by leave, made a statement in relation to Mr Matthew Crocker, Policy Director, of his staff.

15 COMMITTEE ON THE OMBUDSMAN, THE POLICE INTEGRITY COMMISSION AND THE CRIME COMMISSION

(1) Mr , Chair, tabled the report of the Committee on the Ombudsman, the Police Integrity Commission and the Crime Commission entitled “2016 Review of the annual reports of oversighted bodies”, Report 1/56, dated June 2016.

Ordered to be printed.

(2) Mr Lee Evans, Chair, in accordance with standing order 299 (1), informed the House that the 758 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 23 June 2016

Committee on the Ombudsman, the Police Integrity Commission and the Crime Commission has resolved to conduct an inquiry into the review of the Public Interests Disclosures Act 1994, the full details of which were available on the Committee’s home page.

16 COMMITTEE ON THE HEALTH CARE COMPLAINTS COMMISSION

Mrs , Chair, tabled the report of the Committee on the Health Care Complaints Commission entitled “Review of the Health Care Complaints Commission Annual Reports 2013/14 and 2014/15”, Report 1/56, dated June 2016.

Ordered to be printed.

17 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON INVESTMENT, INDUSTRY AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Mrs Melinda Pavey, Chair, tabled the report of the Legislative Assembly Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development entitled “Management of Sharks in New South Wales Waters”, Report 1/56, dated June 2016.

Ordered to be printed.

18 JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON ELECTORAL MATTERS

Mr Jai Rowell, Chair, tabled the report of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters entitled “Inquiry into the Final Report of the Expert Panel – Political Donations and the Government’s Response”, Report 1/56, dated June 2016.

Ordered to be printed.

19 PETITIONS

The Clerk announced that the following members had each lodged petitions for presentation:

Mr —from certain citizens requesting that museum services be expanded around New South Wales and the Powerhouse Museum remain in Ultimo.

Ms —from certain citizens requesting the construction of a second light rail station in Surry Hills at the Wimbo Park/Olivia Gardens site.

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

Ms —from certain citizens requesting that the Government heritage list the Glebe Trust Site and restrict any development on this site.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting a comprehensive statewide anti-bullying plan including legislation, policy and programs.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens opposing the sale of animals in pet shops.

20 REPORT OF THE LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE ENTITLED “LEGISLATION REVIEW DIGEST NO. 20/56”, DATED 21 JUNE 2016.

Question proposed—That the House take note of the report.

Debate ensued.

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Question put and passed. ______

Matter of public importance proceeded with. ______

21 MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE—RAMADAN

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

Ramadan.

Discussion ensued and concluded.

22 COMMUNITY RECOGNITION STATEMENTS ______

It being 4.30 pm, discussion of petition signed by 10,000 or more persons proceeded with. ______

23 DISCUSSION OF PETITION SIGNED BY 10,000 OR MORE PERSONS—INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS, WARNERS BAY

The order of the day was read for the discussion of the petition signed by 10,000 or more persons presented by Ms , namely:

From certain citizens requesting the installation of traffic lights with four way crossing at the intersection of Macquarie Road, Hillsborough Road and Metcalfe Street in Warners Bay.

Discussion ensued.

Ms Jenny Aitchison, by leave, also addressed the House.

Discussion concluded.

24 MESSAGES FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

The Temporary Speaker (Mr Lee Evans) reported messages from the Legislative Council returning the following bills without amendment:

23 June 2016

Appropriation Bill Appropriation (Parliament) Bill State Revenue Legislation Amendment (Budget Measures) Bill.

25 PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS

26 ADJOURNMENT

The House adjourned, pursuant to standing and sessional orders, at 6.15 pm, until Tuesday 2 August 2016, at 12.00 noon.

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Attendance: All members present except Mr Alex Greenwich, Ms Noreen Hay, Ms Jenny Leong (granted leave), Mr and Ms Kathy Smith.

RONDA MILLER Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Speaker ______

Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales