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PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2007-08-09-10

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FOURTH PARLIAMENT

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

No. 190

MONDAY 12 APRIL 2010

The Questions and Answers Paper is published at the end of each sitting day and will contain, by number and title, all unanswered questions, together with questions to which answers have been received on that sitting day and any new questions. Consequently the full text of any question will be printed only twice: when notice is given; and, when answered. During any adjournment of two weeks or more a Questions and Answers Paper will be published from time to time containing answers received.

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Publication of Questions Answer to be lodged by

Q & A No. 179 (Including Question Nos 9124 to 9200) 30 March 2010

Q & A No. 180 (Including Question Nos 9201 to 9258) 31 March 2010

Q & A No. 181 (Including Question Nos 9259 to 9335) 01 April 2010

Q & A No. 182 (Including Question Nos 9336 to 9385) 13 April 2010

Q & A No. 183 (Including Question Nos 9386 to 9453) 14 April 2010

Q & A No. 184 (Including Question Nos 9454 to 9532) 15 April 2010

Q & A No. 185 (Including Question Nos 9533 to 9593) 16 April 2010

Q & A No. 186 (Including Question Nos 9594 to 9627) 20 April 2010

Q & A No. 187 (Including Question Nos 9628 to 9679) 21 April 2010

Q & A No. 188 (Including Question Nos 9680 to 9733) 22 April 2010

Q & A No. 189 (Including Question Nos 9734 to 9802) 23 April 2010

Q & A No. 190 (Questions—Nil) -

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23 FEBRUARY 2010 (Paper No. 179)

*9124 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION—Mr Richard Amery asked the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— (1) What is the latest information on the value of agricultural production in the Sydney Basin? (2) How is this value broken up into the various industries? (3) What are the expected trends for agricultural production for the next decade? Answer— (1) The latest census data for Agricultural production was collected in 2006 and detailed results for Sydney were published by the ABS in 2008. The Sydney Basin produces around 7% of the total value of NSW agricultural production valued at $630 million. (2) Crops represent $346M including pasture and cereal cut for hay, Nurseries and cut flowers are valued at $172 million and vegetable production is worth $152 million. Fruit production is worth $18 million with livestock products and slaughtering being valued at $228 million. (3) The Government is certainly aware of the pressure ongoing urban expansion in the Sydney basin places on agricultural land. The Hawkesbury Nepean floodplains around Windsor and Richmond will remain available to agriculture as they cannot be used for housing. Fresh food can be grown relatively cheaply and can be readily transported from as far as Queensland or Victoria as well as the rest of NSW to meet Sydney's increasing demand for food. If consumers see a value in producing food locally it will always be available as producers respond to market signals. *9125 GRAFFITI VANDALS—Mr Craig Baumann asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— How many graffiti vandals have been caught and prosecuted in the Port Stephens electorate in the last 12 months? Answer— I am advised: The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) does not record crime according to electorate. *9126 SPEEDING FINES—RAYMOND TERRACE/SALT ASH—Mr Craig Baumann asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— How many speeding fines have been issued to motorists travelling on Richardson Road between Raymond Terrace and Salt Ash in: (a) January 2009? (b) February 2009? (c) March 2009? (d) April 2009? (e) May 2009? (f) June 2009? (g) July 2009? (h) August 2009? (i) September 2009? (j) October 2009? (k) November 2009 to date? Answer— I am advised: The member is referred to the answer already supplied to him in response to Written Question number 8795.

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*9127 DIRECT BUS SERVICES TO CBD—Ms Gladys Berejiklian asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— In relation to direct city (CBD) buses from Lane Cove via the freeway: (1) How many direct services were available in June 2009? (2) How many direct services are available now? (3) What is the reason for the change? Answer— I am advised: (1) to (3) Under the new and improved route network for Region 7, introduced on 11 October 2009, Epping Road passengers are now benefiting from greatly improved carrying capacity on peak period freeway buses, meaning reduced waiting times at Lane Cove bus stops, and also from faster more direct services to the city. Overall, the number of freeway services is comparable between June 2009 and February 2010 (508 weekly freeway services in June 2009 compared to 505 weekly freeway services in February 2010). *9128 AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING—Ms Gladys Berejiklian asked the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— In relation to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 at it applies to Willoughby City Council: (1) Why did the Minister advise council that the affordable housing scheme, which has been in place since 1999, will no longer continue? (2) What is the rationale for this decision? (3) What factors did the Minister consider when making this decision? (4) When will the Minister provide council with a copy of the background material and environmental studies undertaken by the department prior to the introduction of the policy? Answer— (1) The State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 (the "AHSEPP") was launched on 31 July 2009. The AHSEPP provides a suite of planning mechanisms that enables the delivery of a variety of different types of affordable rental housing across the state. The Willoughby City Council affordable housing scheme applies to four sites in the council area. It was not ended by the AHSEPP and continues in force. An expansion of the scheme that would have imposed a development levy on new proposals in the council area was not supported when this was proposed in 2009. (2) Not Applicable (3) Not Applicable (4) The Council has been supplied with general background material which informed the development of the AHSEPP. *9129 INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— In relation to the intersection of Alexander and Chandos streets, Crows Nest: (1) Is the Minister aware of the extent of community concern about the safety issues at this blackspot? (2) Will the Minister support North Sydney Council and local residents to install traffic lights at this dangerous intersection? (3) If so, when? (4) If not, why not? Answer— I am advised: (1) to (4) Crash analysis undertaken at the intersection for the period, 2005-2009, indicates a relatively low crash history, with a total of 5 crashes in 5 years. The Road and Traffic Authority's (RTA) records reveal that a pedestrian has not been involved in any recorded crash within a radius of 30 metres of this intersection. The crash records at this intersection also reveal that there were no injury crashes in the previous 5 years, therefore the intersection is not classified as a blackspot. The installation of traffic lights at this location would not meet the funding criteria associated with

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the Blackspot program. *9130 PACIFIC HIGHWAY UPGRADE—Mr Steve Cansdell asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— (1) Why is the Pacific Highway between Coffs Harbour and Ballina the last upgrade when it has the highest fatalities per traffic flow over the entire length of the Pacific Highway from Sydney to Tweed Heads? (2) When is the anticipated upgrade due to begin? (3) What is the anticipated completion date? Answer— I am advised: (1) The Pacific Highway continues to be upgraded according to safety and travel priorities. Although the section of highway between Coffs Harbour and Ballina has the lowest traffic volumes along the entire length of the highway, more than $1 billion will be invested into major upgrade and safety works over the five years to 2014. (2) These upgrade and safety works consist of the following projects: • a 11.5 km section of the Ballina bypass (under construction). • the 7 km Glenugie upgrade project, south of Grafton (under construction). • the 25 km Sapphire to Woolgoolga upgrade project - work is scheduled to start later this year following the announcement of a preferred tender in February 2010. • The 5 km section of the Devils Pulpit upgrade, near Tabbimoble - work is scheduled to start in 2011, subject to planning approval. Safety improvement works planned for the two-lane sections at Blackadder Creek near Arrawarra, Shark Creek north of Grafton, at Broadwater south of Ballina, and Pimlico Road, south of the Bruxner Highway. (3) The upgrade and safety works programmed to occur between Coffs Harbour and Ballina are scheduled to be completed by mid-2014. Planning continues to progress for the remaining sections of the highway. *9131 PINDONE ADMINISTRATION TRAINING—Mr Andrew Constance asked the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— (1) Is the Minister aware that a group of 29 residents at Bingi near Tuross Head are trying to be trained as part of a short 2-3 hour course to administer Pindone to control rabbits at a reduced cost? (2) Why do residents need to pay $380 per person to undertake a two-day course in order to control rabbits at Bingi? (3) Will the Minister offer a short inexpensive course to residents? Answer— (1) I am advised that the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water has received a number of representations identifying the need for a short course in correct use of baits such as Pindone. (2) It is essential for users of pesticides to have appropriate training as pesticide misuse can have serious consequences. All persons who use pesticides in their work, farm or business are required to complete nationally recognised training in safe chemical use. This training includes the use of Pindone, but in recognition that some landholders do not regularly use other pesticides, an alternative, targeted short course for Pindone only users is being developed. (3) The Department has responded to concerns expressed by residents by funding the development of a short course in safe Pindone use to ensure that it can be offered to residents at a nominal cost, which I am advised should be around $30. I am advised that the short course is expected to be finalised in coming months, accompanied by the necessary changes to relevant regulations. *9132 CLEAN COAL ADVISORY/FUNDING BODIES—Mr Peter Debnam asked the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Mineral and Forest Resources, Minister for the Central Coast— (1) What is the status of each of the following clean coal advisory or funding bodies and the status of the NSW Government's participation in each: (a) Clean Coal Council; (b) Clean Coal Working Group; (c) Clean Coal⁄Energy Roundtable;

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(d) Clean Energy Fund (with responsibility for funding clean coal research); (e) Coal 21 Fund; (f) Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies? (2) Since the inaugural meeting of each body, where and on what dates have they each met? (3) In the years 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10 what funds and staff have been allocated to support each body? (4) Given more public debate and greater public awareness of the principles of clean energy would be in the public interest, is the Clean Coal⁄Energy Roundtable still regarded as "informal, but confidential" given your advice in response to Question 0158? Answer— (1) (a) Clean Coal Council Established under the Clean Coal Administration Act 2008 (the Act). Is currently active with sixteen (16) members. Five (5) members are employed in or by a government agency, (Section 10(1)(a) of the Act). (b) Clean Coal Working Group Formally known as the Technical Working Group. Established under Section 13 of the Act. Is currently active with six (6) members, two (2) of whom are employed in a government agency. (c) Clean Coal Energy Roundtable No longer active. (d) Clean Energy Fund Unknown fund. (e) Coal 21 Fund Australian Coal Association fund (non-government). (f) Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies (CO2CRC) Is a combination of Federal and industry funding. The CRC is currently negotiating Round Two funding and structures. NSW was a "supporting partner" member under the previous funding structure. (2) (a) Clean Coal Council Has met in Sydney on: 11 December 2008, 10 February 2009, 10 June 2009, 2 September 2009 and 25 November 2009. (b) Clean Coal Working Group (Technical Working Group) Has met in Sydney on: 26 May 2009, 30June 2009, 4 November 2009 and 1 March 2010. (3) The staff and funds allocated to support the administrative activities for the following bodies are as follows: Body 2007-08 2007-08 2008-09 2008-09 2009-10 2009-10 Staff Funds $000s Staff Funds $000s Staff Funds $000s Clean Coal - - 5⁄12*** 70 4 680 Council Clean Coal ------Working Group * CO2CRC** - 275 - 275 - 275 * The Technical Working Group (TWG) is a sub-set of the Clean Coal Council and the Secretariat supports both the Group and the Council often working on similar projects, it is difficult to separate funding, in any meaningful manner. Therefore the funding of TWG is included in the funding for the Council above. ** The funds (inclusive of GST) provided to the CO2CRC represents the Government's contribution towards the Centre's administration and initiatives. ***Full time equivalent staff. (4) The Clean Coal⁄Energy Roundtable met once to discuss clean coal issues. It is no longer active. The Clean Coal⁄Energy Roundtable was established as "informal but confidential" to allow participants to express freely their views and issues, which could have included information of a commercially sensitive

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nature. With the establishment of the Clean Coal Council the Clean Coal⁄Energy Roundtable is superseded. *9133 HOT WATER SYSTEMS—Mr Peter Debnam asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Energy, Minister for Corrective Services, Minister for Public Sector Reform, Special Minister of State— In relation to solar water heaters: Given your advice the Australian Bureau of Statistics has data on the number of peak electric and solar hot water systems in NSW and the changes in this number over the last five years (Question 5645), but the ABS results are only for the period before 2005: (1) What is most recent estimate of the number of peak electric hot water systems in NSW and what change has there been in this number over the last five years? (2) What is the most recent estimate of the number of solar hot water systems in NSW and what change has there been in this number over the last five years? Answer— (1) and (2) I am advised that the most recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data was released in November 2008. *9134 GRAFFITI VANDALS—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— How many graffiti vandals have been (a) charged (b) prosecuted and (c) convicted in the Ryde electorate in 2009? Answer— I am advised: The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) does not record crime according to electorate. *9135 HOUSING NSW DEVELOPMENTS—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— In relation to advice provided in regard to projects under the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan in the Ryde electorate (Question 6695): (1) What are the two approved sites under Stage 1 of the Federal Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan? (2) Are there any other sites in the Ryde electorate that have been approved under Stage 1 of the Federal Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan since the answer to Question 6695 was published? (3) If so, where are they located? (4) What sites have been approved under Stage 2 of the Federal Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan in the Ryde electorate? (5) Are there any other sites under consideration awaiting approval as a part of Stage 1 or 2 of the Federal Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan in the Ryde electorate? (6) If so, where are they located? (7) Is the approval and development of the public housing properties funded by the Federal Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan legislated under the Nation Building and Jobs Plan (State Infrastructure Delivery) Act 2009? (8) Are any Housing NSW developments not funded by the Federal Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan approved for construction under the Nation Building and Jobs Plan (State Infrastructure Delivery) Act 2009? Answer— (1) 13-19 Warren Street and 13-19 Larkard Street and Lorna Avenue, North Ryde. All approved Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan projects are listed on Housing NSW's website. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) There are 10 projects: 111-113 Darvall Road, 2-4 Desmond Street, 3-5 Desmond Street, 111 Kent Road, 14-22 Alison Street, 26-30 Alison Street, 8-14 Clifton Street, 96-98 Brush Road, 2-12 Kathleen Street, 38-42 Tramway Street and 9-13 Cheers Street. All approved Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan projects are listed on Housing NSW's website.

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(5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) Yes. (8) No. *9136 ROAD BLACKSPOT SITES—RYDE—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— In relation to road blackspot sites in the Ryde electorate and works conducted at Denistone and Melrose Park (Question 8867): (1) Where are the exact sections of road where the identified blackspot works in Denistone and Melrose Park were conducted in December 2009? (2) On what date were these works completed? Answer— I am advised: (1) and (2) Denistone: Chatham Road - 1.9 kilometre length between Victoria Road and First Avenue, which was completed 15 December 2009. Melrose Park: Andrew Street - bend in roadway, 150-250 metres west of Adelaide Street, which was completed on 18 December 2009. *9137 YOUTH CRIME—CAUTIONS—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— (1) How many cautions were issued by police to young persons in NSW under the provisions of Part 4 the Young Offenders Act 1997 during: (a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09; (c) financial year 2009-10 to date? (2) How many cautions were issued by police to young persons residing in the Ryde electorate under the provisions of Part 4 the Young Offenders Act 1997 during: (a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09; (c) financial year 2009-10 to date? (3) How many cautions were issued by police to young persons in NSW specifically relating to graffiti offences under the provisions of Part 4 the Young Offenders Act 1997 during: (a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09; (c) financial year 2009-10 to date? (4) How many cautions were issued by police to young persons residing in the Ryde electorate specifically relating to graffiti offences under the provisions of Part 4 the Young Offenders Act 1997 during: (a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09; (c) financial year 2009-10 to date? Answer— I am advised: (1) Statistics on the issue of cautions in NSW are published on the BOCSAR website by calendar year. (2) The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research does not publish criminal offence data according to electorate. (3) Statistics on the issue of cautions in NSW are published on the BOCSAR website by calendar year. (4) The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research does not publish criminal offence data according to electorate. *9138 YOUTH CRIME—WARNINGS—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— (1) How many warnings were issued by police to young persons in NSW under the provisions of Part 3 of the Young Offenders Act 1997 during:

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(a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09; (c) financial year 2009-10 to date? (2) How many warnings were issued by police to young persons residing in the Ryde electorate under the provisions of Part 3 of the Young Offenders Act 1997 during: (a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09; (c) financial year 2009-10 to date? (3) How many warnings were issued by police to young persons in NSW specifically relating to graffiti offences under the provisions of Part 3 of the Young Offenders Act 1997 during: (a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09; (c) financial year 2009-10 to date? (4) How many warnings were issued by police to young persons residing in the Ryde electorate specifically relating to graffiti offences under the provisions of Part 3 of the Young Offenders Act 1997 during: (a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09; (c) financial year 2009-10 to date? Answer— I am advised: The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) does not record crime according to electorate. The BOCSAR is unable to provide comparable data for warnings issued by the NSW Police Force under Part 3 of the Young Offenders Act 1997. This is due to two changes made in 2008 by the NSW Police Force in recording this information. *9139 GRAFFITI OFFENCES—Mr Andrew Fraser asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— How many people have been charged with graffiti offences in the Coffs Harbour electorate in the past 12 months? Answer— I am advised: The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) does not record crime according to electorate. *9140 GRAFFITI VANDALS—Ms Pru Goward asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— How many graffiti vandals have been (a) caught and charged (b) prosecuted and (c) found guilty, in the Goulburn electorate in 2007-08 and 2008-09? Answer— I am advised: The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) does not record crime according to electorate. *9141 INFANTS REMOVED FROM THEIR MOTHERS—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Women— (1) How many newborn infants were removed by Community Services from their mothers following birth in: (a) 2006-07; (b) 2007-08; (c) 2008-09? (2) How many of these cases had other children previously been removed from these mothers in: (a) 2006-07; (b) 2007-08; (c) 2008-09?

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(3) What percentage of these newborns were restored to their mothers in: (a) 2006-07; (b) 2007-08; (c) 2008-09? Answer— (1) (a) 2006-07 - 215 children entered out-of-home care within one month of their birth; (b) 2007-08 - 318 children entered out-of-home care within one month of their birth; (c) 2008-09 - 363 children entered out-of-home care within one month of their birth. (2) (a) 2006-07 - 111 sibling children and young people had previously entered out-of-home care; (b) 2007-08 - 177 sibling children and young people had previously entered out-of-home care; (c) 2008-09 - 206 sibling children and young people had previously entered out-of-home care. (3) This information is currently not available for reporting purposes. *9142 TABULUM ABORIGINAL MISSION—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Women— (1) How many children at the Tabulum Aboriginal Mission station (constituted under the Tabulum Land Council) have been removed by Community Services in: (a) 2006⁄07; (b) 2007⁄08; (c) 2008⁄09? (2) What percentage of the total children in that community does this represent? (3) What percentage of families in this community have been the subject of domestic violence reports? (4) What programs are in place to address social and economic disadvantage in this community? (5) What was the total amount of money spent on this community by Community Services in: (a) 2006-07; (b) 2007-08; (c) 2008-09? Answer— (1) Note that the data provided for questions (1), (3) and (5) cover the whole "Tabulam community", not just the Tabulam Aboriginal Mission. • During 2006-07, there were three children/young people who entered out-of-home care from the Tabulam community as a whole. • In 2007-08, there was one child who entered out-of-home care from the Tabulam community as a whole. • In 2008-09, there have been four children/young people who have entered out-of-home care from the Tabulam community as a whole. (2) NSW Community Services does not hold demographic information on individual suburbs or communities. (3) NSW Community Services statistical information on statutory child protection is based on reported children and not on families. During 2008-09, there were a total of 35 reports received with domestic violence as either the primary, secondary or third reported issue from the Tabulam community*. (4) Community Services provides funding to the Jubullum Aboriginal Lands Council through two programs: • Jubullum Kids Lifestyle Enhancement Project - Community Services Grants Program. • Tabulam Children's and Youth Activities - Aboriginal Child Youth and Family Strategy. These two projects assist with the provision of an afternoon/after school activities program for an average of 30 young people each day. Community Services also provides funding to the Tabulam and District Community Preschool Inc. through 2 programs: • Tabulam Aboriginal Family Worker - Families NSW. • Tabulam & District Preschool - Children's Services Program (Preschools). (5) • In 2006-07, $172,615 was allocated by Community Services for the Tabulam community*. • In 2007-08, $159,810 was allocated by Community Services for the Tabulam community*.

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• In 2008-09, $190,428 was allocated by Community Services for the Tabulam community*. * Tabulam community refers to the whole community, not just Tabulam Aboriginal Mission. *9143 INFORMATION ON HEALTH SCREENING OF CHILDREN IN CARE—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— Given your advice that information on health screening prior to entry into care is not stored in KiDS in a manner that can be extracted for reporting purposes (Question 7656): (1) Why is it that Community Services cannot store information on health screening for children and young people in a reportable manner, yet the Children's Guardian Annual Report 2008-09 was able to report this information? (2) Why aren't these important statistics on health screenings of children placed in out of home care or foster care made publicly available? (3) When will Community Services update KiDS to make such statistical analysis possible? (4) What is the department doing to increase health screenings as only 44% of children and young people in out of home care or adoption placement have details of an annual health assessment in their case file? Answer— (1) The reference to the statistic in the Children's Guardian Annual Report 2008⁄09 is based on an audit of case files for children in out-of-home care. A total of 50 agencies were included and 2124 files audited. It is not a comprehensive statement of health screening prior to any child or young person entering care. (2) The Children's Guardian undertakes an annual case file audit and publishes the results in its Annual Report. There are no other available statistics. (3) This is being addressed as part of the KiDS Core Design Update, which is scheduled for completion in 2012. (4) Community Services is working with NSW Health to help ensure that children and young people entering statutory out-of-home care who are expected to be in out-of-home care for 90 days or more are referred for a health assessment in the first 30 days of entering care. This Keep Them Safe initiative is expected to commence in April 2010. *9144 CAR HOON CHARGES—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— In relation to car hoon laws introduced in 2008: (1) How many people have been charged since the introduction in the Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command? (2) How many people have been charged since the introduction in Brisbane Water Local Area Command? Answer— I am advised: The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) does not record crime by Local Area Command. *9145 PROPOSED COMMUTER CAR PARK—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— In relation to the proposed commuter car park at Wyong: (1) When was the final decision made to put the commuter car park on Wyong Racecourse property? (2) When will works begin? (3) What is the completion date? (4) What is the cost of the proposal? (5) How many cars will the proposed car park accommodate? (6) What notice was given to local residents? (7) (a) Were local residents given an opportunity to respond to the proposal? (b) If so, when? (8) (a) Will the Government be making an offer of compensation to the Moret family of Rose Street,

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Wyong? (b) If not, why not? Answer— I am advised: (1) Planning approval was granted for the Wyong Commuter Car Park Project on 11 January 2010 following public display of the project's Review of Environmental Factors, consideration of feedback received during the public display period, and consultation with stakeholders. (2) Works are anticipated to commence in the second quarter of 2010. (3) The commuter car park is expected to be open to the public in late 2010. (4) The budget for the Wyong commuter car park will be finalised as tender prices are received as part of the Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation's procurement process. (5) The car park will provide approximately 212 car parking spaces. (6) and (7) Plans for the proposed car park at Wyong were available in the project's planning approval documents (Review of Environmental Factors) which were on public display between 26 October and 9 November 2009 at Tuggerah Library, Wyong Shire Council and on the Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation's website. The Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation notified the community of the exhibition period by letterboxing nearby residents, advertising in the local newspaper and distributing information brochures to commuters at Wyong Station. During this period, the community was invited to make written submissions regarding the proposal. Following a review of feedback received the Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation prepared a determination report responding to the issues raised. All stakeholders who provided feedback on the proposal were formally written to advising of the outcome and the availability of the report. The owners of the property at 4 Rose Street, located adjacent to the proposed car park, were also consulted extensively throughout the planning approval process for the Wyong commuter car park. The Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation wrote directly to the subject land owners informing them of site investigation works and providing them with project contact details. The Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation also engaged in a number of phone calls and emails with the owners. Additionally, representatives from the Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation met with the owners at their home to further discuss the project. (8) (a) and (b) No compensation is being offered to the owners of the property located at 4 Rose Street as the ground level commuter car park will not encroach onto their property. Additionally, any impacts of construction and operation will be mitigated appropriately and ongoing communication with all neighbouring residents will occur throughout the construction period. *9146 BLACKSPOT SITES—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— In relation to the 10 identified blackspot sites in the Terrigal, Gosford, Wyong and The Entrance electorates (Question 8593): In which electorates are the 10 identified projects and what roads? Answer— I am advised: For the 2009-10 financial year, the Roads and Traffic Authority and local councils submitted 10 projects that met the criteria for National Blackspot projects. These 10 projects have been funded in 2009-10 and the sites for the projects and electorate are: Location Electorate 1 Hills Street and Lindsey Street, North Gosford Gosford 2 Woy Woy Road near the Scout Camp, Kariong Gosford 3 Gallipoli Avenue and Springwood Street, Woy Woy Gosford 4 Adelaide Avenue and Melbourne Avenue, Umina Gosford 5 F3 Freeway and Sparks Road western ramp Lake Macquarie intersections, Warnervale 6 F3 Freeway - southbound and northbound entry ramps, The Entrance Ourimbah interchange

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7 Central Coast Highway - Archbold Road, Long Jetty The Entrance (this proposal has been abandoned following further investigation, as it was found to be unfeasible on safety and accessibility grounds) 8 Wyong Road and Reliance Drive (east), Tuggerah Wyong/The Entrance 9 Dudley Road between Robson Avenue and Merrendale Wyong Avenue, Gorokan 10 Goorama Avenue between Callen Avenue and Emu Wyong Drive, San Remo *9147 STAFF FOR MINISTRY OF THE HUNTER—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Hunter, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister for Women— (1) How many staff are supplied by the Department of Premier and Cabinet for the ministry of the Hunter? (2) Where are the staff located? (3) What is the salary of this staff? Answer— I am advised: There are six staff, located in Newcastle, that work for the Ministry of the Hunter under the Regional Coordination Program. *9148 INSPECTIONS BY FISHING INSPECTORS—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— (1) How many times have fishing inspectors conducted inspections at The Entrance over the past 24 months in relation to illegal fishing and undersized catches? (2) How many inspections were conducted at The Entrance during the Christmas-New Year holiday periods in 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10? Answer— (1) Since February 2008 over 5900 fishers were inspected by Fisheries Officers on the Central Coast to ensure compliance with all fishing rules including size and bag limits and illegal fishing. Exact location specific data is not recorded. (2) Inspections of fishers on the Central Coast during the Christmas - New Year holiday periods for the following years: • 2007-2008 over 2200 fishers were inspected on the Central Coast. • 2008-2009 over 2000 fishers were inspected on the Central Coast • 2009-2010 over 680 fishers were inspected on the Central Coast. Note that poor weather over the 2009-10 holiday period impacted on fisher activity. This was also reflected in reduced recreational fishing fee receipt sales. *9150 PLANNING EXPENDITURE—PROPOSED NORTHERN BEACHES HOSPITAL—Mr Brad Hazzard asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— What expenditure has been made in progressing the planning for the proposed Northern Beaches Hospital in 2009? Answer— I am advised: In 2009 direct consultant expenditure on planning for the proposed Northern Beaches Hospital was in the order of $50,000. *9151 SECURITY EXPENDITURE—NORTHERN BEACHES HOSPITAL SITE—Mr Brad Hazzard asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— What has been the Department of Health's expenditure on security services for the sites owned by the Government and acquired for the new Northern Beaches Hospital? Answer— I am advised: There has been no significant expenditure on security services for the site as the 8 residential properties remain occupied by tenants under lease arrangements.

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*9152 DEMOLITIONS FOR NORTHERN BEACHES HOSPITAL SITE—Mr Brad Hazzard asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— (1) How many houses have been demolished on sites resumed by the Government for the new Northern Beaches Hospital? (2) What was the cost of each demolition? Answer— I am advised: (1) and (2) Of the seven properties compulsorily acquired, four have been demolished. Of the four properties acquired by agreement, one has been demolished. The five residences were demolished under one contract at a cost of $162,665. *9153 RURAL CRIME STAFF AND STOCK THEFT—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— (1) How many police officers are dedicated to investigating rural crimes such as stock theft in the (a) Goulburn (b) Canobolas and (c) Cootamundra local area command? (2) At which police stations are these officers stationed? (3) By local area command, during (a) 2007 (b) 2008 and (c) 2009, how many reports of rural crime were investigated by these officers? (4) By local area command, as a result of these investigations how many charges have been laid? Answer— (1) Each of the three nominated Local Area Commands (LACs) has one dedicated Rural Crime Investigator, however other officers may also become involved in such investigations. (2) Goulburn, Orange and Tumut police stations. (3) The figures below reflect numbers of rural crime related incidents recorded for the three LACs in the periods shown. It should be noted that not all the recorded incidents necessarily involved Rural Crime Investigators. 2007 2008 2009 Goulburn 276 194 314 Canobolas 370 173 88 Cootamundra 258 255 187 (4) The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) analyses NSW recorded crime statistics. I suggest the Honourable Member's question is more appropriately addressed to the Attorney General, within whose portfolio the Bureau resides. *9154 DEMOUNTABLE CLASSROOMS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Education and Training— (1) How many demountable classrooms are located at government schools in the Burrinjuck electorate? (2) At which schools are these classrooms located? (3) Has the Department of Education and Training completed its annual review of the allocation of demountable classrooms? (4) If so, which government schools in the Burrinjuck electorate will have a demountable classroom removed? Answer— (1) I am advised that there are 30 demountable classrooms at schools in the Burrinjuck electorate. (2) The classrooms are located at: Cowra High School Yass High School Gundaroo Public School Young Public School Berinba Public School Gundagai Public School Gundagai High School Mulyan Public School Murringo Public School

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Holman Place School Bongongo Public School Bowning Public School Collector Public School Five Mile Tree Public School Quandialla Central School Wee Jasper Public School (3) and (4) No. It is anticipated that the Department of Education and Training will complete the annual review on 26 March 2010. *9155 COUNTRY TOWN WATER AND SEWERAGE PROGRAM—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— (1) How much funding was allocated to the Country Town Water and Sewerage Program during: (a) 2003-04; (b) 2004-05; (c) 2005-06; (d) 2006-07; (e) 2007-08; (f) 2008-09; (g) 2009-10? (2) How much funding was actually expended on the Country Town Water and Sewerage Program during: (a) 2003-04; (b) 2004-05; (c) 2005-06; (d) 2006-07; (e) 2007-08; (f) 2008-09? Answer— (1) (a) to (g) The Government is meeting its election commitment with a boost of $160 million to the Country Towns Water Supply and Sewerage Program. This brings the total funding for the program to over $1.1 billion. Allocations for recent years are shown below: 2004-05 $36.2 million 2005-06 $32.2 million 2006-07 $42.3 million 2007-08 $46.2 million 2008-09 $56.8 million 2009-10 $61.7 million (2) Expenditure against the Country Towns Water Supply and Sewerage Program for this period is recorded in the Annual Reports of the former Department of Water and Energy and its predecessor agency, the Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability. It should be noted that actual expenditure reflects the rate of progress of implementation of water and sewerage projects by local water utilities. Unspent allocations in any one year are rolled over and reallocated to subsequent years of the program. This is necessary to give the program sufficient flexibility to accommodate changes in local water utilities' capital works schedules. *9156 GRAFFITI PENALTIES—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— (1) How many graffiti perpetrators have been caught in the Hornsby electorate under the Government's new laws in 2008 and 2009? (2) How many have been prosecuted? (3) What was the punishment or penalty?

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Answer— I am advised: The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) does not record crime according to electorate. *9157 DIABETES CENTRE—HORNSBY HOSPITAL—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— (1) Are there plans to incorporate a diabetes centre (incorporating diabetes educator, endocrinologist, podiatrist, dietitian etc.) in the new master plan for Hornsby Hospital? (2) If not, why not? Answer— I am advised: (1) and (2) A master plan for the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital campus has been prepared by consultants for Health Infrastructure, who are currently reviewing the document. The master plan is based on clinician advice, and incorporates all current services, including endocrinology, diabetes education, podiatry and dietetics. The plan proposes an ambulatory care zone where these services could be incorporated in an improved functional relationship. *9158 EMERGENCY SERVICES GROUPS—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— Are there any plans to co-locate any emergency services groups in the Hornsby electorate? Answer— The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) and Hornsby Council are currently discussing the use of the former NSW RFS Fire Control Centre site as a joint location for St John Ambulance and NSW RFS Brigades. *9159 ELECTIVE SURGERY WAITING LIST—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— How many people are on the waiting list for elective surgery at Hornsby Hospital as at end of November 2009? Answer— I am advised: Waiting list data is released quarterly on the NSW Health Website: www.health.nsw.gov.au⁄reports⁄reports.asp *9160 GRAFFITI VANDALS—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— For each of the years 2007-08 and 2008-2009, how many graffiti vandals have been: (a) caught and charged, (b) prosecuted, and (c) found guilty in the Cronulla electorate? Answer— I am advised: The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) does not record crime according to electorate. *9161 PAYROLL REVENUE—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Special Minister of State— In relation to payroll in the Cronulla electorate, what was the total amount collected from businesses with their registered address located within postcode 2229 during: (a) financial year 2006-07; (b) financial year 2007-08; (c) financial year 2008-09? Answer—

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See the response to question 9074, tabled in Parliament on 7 January 2010. *9162 REVENUE FROM RED LIGHT CAMERAS—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Special Minister of State— What was the total revenue raised from red light cameras located in the Cronulla electorate during: (a) financial year 2006-07; (b) financial year 2007-08; (c) financial year 2008-09? Answer— I am advised: The total face value of fines issued in relation to red light cameras located in the Cronulla electorate was $158,004 in 2006-07, nil in 2007-08 and $164,268 in 2008-09. *9163 GARRAWARRA HOSPITAL CEMETERY—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— (1) Why has the Garrawarra Hospital Cemetery, with 2,000 recorded burials, been allowed to become neglected and vandalised? (2) What plans does the Government have for the future of Garrawarra Hospital Cemetery? Answer— I am advised: (1) and (2) The Member's question should be redirected to the Minister for Local Government as the trusteeship, care, control and management of the Garrawarra Hospital Cemetery was transferred to Wollongong City Council on 1 October 1967. *9164 GRAFFITI VANDALS—Mr Daryl Maguire asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— How many graffiti vandals have been caught and prosecuted under the Government's new laws in the Wagga electorate in 2008 and 2009? Answer— I am advised: The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) does not record crime according to electorate. *9165 GRAFFITI OFFENCES—Mr Wayne Merton asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— How many persons have been prosecuted for graffiti or related offences in The Hills Shire local government area during each year 2004 to 2008 inclusive? Answer— The only data that can be supplied is sourced from the NSW Police Force and relates to court proceedings against people of interest residing in the Baulkham Hills Local Government Area. The total for this period is 57. However, as previously stated and for reasons given, this does not represent all graffiti prosecutions. *9166 HSC STUDENT NUMBERS—Mr Wayne Merton asked the Minister for Education and Training— How many students from the Baulkham Hills electorate sat for the Higher School Certificate in 2009? Answer— I am advised that: There are nine schools in the Baulkham Hills electorate that offer the Higher School Certificate: Baulkham Hills High School, Crestwood High School, Model Farms High School, Muirfield High School, Northmead High School, Redeemer Baptist School, Tara Anglican School for Girls, The Hills School and The King's School. The number of students attending schools in the Baulkham Hills electorate who undertook one or more courses towards the Higher School Certificate in 2009 was 919.

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The number of students attending schools in the Baulkham Hills electorate who met all requirements for the award of the Higher School Certificate in 2009 was 850. *9167 FIXED SPEED CAMERAS—Mr Wayne Merton asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— How many fixed speed cameras are in operation in the Baulkham Hills electorate? Answer— I am advised there is one speed camera on Pennant Hills Road at North Parramatta⁄Oatlands. *9168 HOUSING NSW COMMUNITY SAFETY—Ms Clover Moore asked the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport— Recognising that crime and safety are vital concerns for public tenants and noting the Community Safety Unit operated by Toronto Community Housing, which delivers tailored security services to public housing tenants including safety data and plans, research and data analysis, as well as Special Constables, Community Patrol Officers, Parking Enforcement Officers, Bicycle Patrols and On-Site Response: (1) What assessment has the Government given to this approach to dealing with crime and safety in public housing estates? (2) What programs does the NSW Government operate that provide a one stop shop for public housing estates with a single entry point? (3) How does the Government ensure that Housing NSW has expert dedicated officers at local level to work with Councils and Police to address safety concerns? (4) How many Specialist Client Service Officers does Housing NSW provide for the significant inner city Housing NSW estates in the Sydney electorate? (5) How does the NSW Government ensure that the MOU with NSW Police is implemented at local level to share information and respond effectively to tenants with problems? (6) How does the NSW Government ensure that the MOU with NSW Police is implemented at local level to share information and develop local allocation strategies that could prevent crime and safety problems by ensuring responsive and sensitive allocations, as was successfully used at the Northcott estate in Surry Hills? (7) What assessment has the NSW Government made of the integrated approach used by the Toronto Community Safety Unit? (8) What plans does the Government have to implement a similar integrated approach with specialist safety officers at local level? Answer— (1) Housing NSW's approach to dealing with crime and safety in public housing estates involves an integrated approach, informed by research evidence and good practice models. The approach is based on partnerships between Housing NSW and other relevant agencies, including the NSW Police Force, and cooperation between agencies so that each can contribute to place-based responses to community safety issues. (2) Housing NSW supports community centres in selected social housing estates across the state. Support includes providing Housing NSW buildings for these centres, resourcing community development projects or workers, and delivering local tenancy, information and support services. In February 2010 the NSW Government announced the Waterloo Green Neighbourhood Project - an innovative $12 million, 3-year initiative designed to address some of the intractable problems, including safety issues, in the high-rise social housing estates in Sydney. Based on similar successful models in New York and Melbourne, the Waterloo Green Neighbourhood project includes Neighbourhood Link, a welcome and information service to be operated by a local non-government organisation in the foyer of six high-rise buildings. The welcome and information booths will be staffed during business hours, employing up to 12 social housing residents. They will provide a local access point for residents to report any concerns they have about their neighbours' wellbeing and safety, and be a source of information and referral. (3) The NSW Government has established 19 Senior Client Service Officer (Antisocial Behaviour) positions across New South Wales. The role of the Antisocial Behaviour specialists is to improve Housing NSW's response to community safety issues and antisocial behaviour by working in partnership with generalist client service officers, tenant groups, support services and the Police. (4) Housing NSW has five Antisocial Behaviour specialist positions in its Central Sydney Division, including one officer focusing on the Inner City.

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(5) and (6) Housing NSW staff communicate frequently and proactively with Police at the local level, with Crime Prevention Officers being the primary contacts. Requests and responses to MOUs are processed daily. Regular meetings occur at the Team Leader and Area Director level and Housing NSW is involved in a number of interagency groups. Housing NSW regularly undertakes safety audits with the assistance of Police and physical improvements are informed by 'safety by design' principles. Local allocation strategies are developed in consideration of community needs which is informed, in part, by information collected by working with local Police. (7) See answer to question (1). (8) In addition to specialist antisocial behaviour officers who help deliver an integrated response to community safety in social housing areas in NSW and build the overall capacity of the tenancy service system to deal with antisocial behaviour and safety issues, Housing NSW has in place a range of integrated responses to improve safety, including the Waterloo Green Initiative. *9169 CARITAS INPATIENT SERVICES—Ms Clover Moore asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— With regard to inpatients at the St Vincent's Hospital Caritas Mental Health Inpatient Service: (1) What percentage of inpatients at this facility were from "out of area" i.e. outside the Sector or Area over this year? (2) What percentage of inpatients at this facility were from outside the South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Area Health Service area over this year? (3) What percentage of inpatients at this facility were from outside the Northern Sector of South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Area Health Service area over this year? (4) Are between one third and one half of the Caritas inpatients generally from outside the St Vincent's Hospital Mental Health Service catchment? (5) What is the average time for out of area patients at Caritas to be accepted back to their home hospital? (6) Are most out of area acute mental health inpatients at Caritas discharged into the community before a bed is available at their home hospital? (7) Given the impacts on recovery for people away from home and local supports, how does NSW Health ensure that family support is available to out of area patients at St Vincent's Hospital, including travel costs? (8) What is the total loss of bed days for St Vincent's Hospital Mental Health Service to out of area patients during 2009, and is this increasing? (9) What measures does NSW Health use to ensure that hospitals in other Sectors and Areas take patients from their area as early as possible? (10) Given that funding for mental health services is based on population data, what action will the Government take to ensure that out of area patients are given priority for beds? Answer— I am advised: Access to public health services is driven in the first instance by clinical need regardless of geographical considerations. Area Health Services are provided with a budget and are responsible for meeting the health needs of their populations and the operational management of hospitals, community health services, mental health services and other service models such as Hospital in the Home. Current policy directions focus on equity of access both within and across Area Health Services, with priority given to developing and improving clinical networks. At St Vincent's Hospital, families have access to services such as the consumer participation coordinator and clinicians involved in the delivery of patient care. *9170 POWER INDUSTRY REFORMS—Mr Matthew Morris asked the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Special Minister of State— In relation to the power industry reforms: (1) What guarantees are documented and locked in for employees in the energy retail sector regarding their entitlements and future employment?

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(2) Given the consistent increases in energy prices, what measures are proposed to ensure that any future private owners⁄operators do not put shareholders interests before the interests of customers and their supply? (3) What is the position of the key union representatives on the reforms and employment security? Answer— I am advised: (1) The NSW Government has made unwavering commitments to retail employees of the energy State- owned Corporations. These include the right to remain employed with a state owned generation or distribution company, generous transfer payments for employees accepting an offer of employment with a new owner, and protection of leave and long service entitlements. Transitional Service Agreements of up to three years duration will allow for continuity of employment for retail employees who continue to provide services to customers on behalf of the new owners. (2) All small electricity customers, including households, will be able to access regulated prices determined by The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal until at least 30 June 2013 or beyond until the Government is satisfied there is sufficient competition in the NSW retail energy market. The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) will conduct a review of the level of competition in the NSW retail energy market in 2011. The NSW Government has also recently made amendments to the Electricity Supply (General) Regulation 2001 and the Gas Supply (Natural Gas Retail Competition) Regulation 2001 to enhance protections for NSW energy customers in financial difficulty. The amendments were made in consultation with stakeholders including industry and consumer groups. In addition, the NSW Government has implemented a Consumer Protection Package to assist vulnerable customers in meeting the cost of essential energy services. This package has recently been increased to $320 million with the existing $130 Energy Rebate to increase to $145 from July 1, and be extended to all Commonwealth Health Care Card holders including single parents, low income card holders, students and households receiving Farm Family Assistance. The NSW Government will also launch an Energy Price Comparison Website later this year so that NSW families can easily find the best energy deals on offer. (3) The Government is committed to ongoing dialogue and is working closely with unions regarding the implementation of employee protections. *9171 CERTIFIER COMPLAINTS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— Have any complaints been lodged in the last 24 months in respect of: (1) Mr Peter Boyce, a certifier? (2) The property at 317 Mona Vale Road, St Ives? (3) Private certifiers permitting waste from units to be collected from the street rather than from underneath the building, contrary to an initial Council condition? Answer— (1) Yes. (2) Yes. (3) I am advised by the Department there was a complaint regarding the inability of a garbage truck to enter the basement car park of a building to collect waste bins. The Building Professionals Board found the certifier guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct in relation to this matter and reprimanded and fined the certifier the sum of $1,000. The Board took into account the fact that a screened waste bin storage area was subsequently provided on the property and that no significant environmental harm resulted from the error. *9172 PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— (1) Exactly what was the total headcount number of New South Wales public sector employees as at 31 December 2009? (2) Exactly what was the total Full Time Equivalent number of New South Wales public sector employees as at 31 December 2009?

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Answer— I am advised that: The exact headcount and full-time equivalent number is obtained during the annual workforce profile collection, which is collected by financial year. The results for 2008-2009 are available on the Department of Premier and Cabinet website. *9173 COST OF DUPLICATION—HEALTH SYSTEMS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— (1) On what do you base your statement in the Sydney Morning Herald that duplication (between federal and state health systems) "costs between $2 billion and $8 billion a year"? (2) Does the Government have a more precise estimate? (3) Have you offered the Federal Government to pool all health funds and create a single, accountable national body to set policy and standards? (4) If so, when and how was this offer made? Answer— I am advised: The statement comes from Drummond, M (2003) "Costing Constitutional Change: Estimates of Savings in Health", Presentation to Australian Health Care Summit, August 2003, Canberra which was cited in an article by the Centre for Policy Development "Putting Health in Local Hands" (Woodruff, Armstrong, Legge and Wilson 2009). Options for health reform have been the focus of discussions between all stakeholders for the last 2 years. NSW has previously canvassed funds pooling as an option in NSW Health's submission to the National Health and Hospital Reform Commission. On Wednesday 13 March 2010 the Prime Minister released the Australian Government's Health Plan titled "A National Health and Hospitals Network for Australia's Future". While the Plan proposes pooling funds for hospitals it does not advocate pooling of funds from the MBS, PBS and the private sector as well as public funds. NSW will continue to work collaboratively with the Federal Government as discussion on national health reform continues. *9174 ADVERTISING EXPENDITURE—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— (1) How many general Government agencies and trading enterprises have advertising spending over $100,000 per annum? (2) Has many of these entities reduced their level of advertising spending by at least 25% in the last financial year compared to the previous financial year? Answer— I am advised: Advertising expenditure encompasses a range of costs and depending upon the complexity of the advertising may include costs and fees for creation, production and the media buy of the advertising activities. Details of total advertising expenditure (including research, production, concept development costs in addition to media and other costs) are held by individual Departments. *9175 LAND TAX AND STAMP DUTY—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Special Minister of State— In relation to land tax and stamp duty in the Murrumbidgee electorate: (1) What was the total amount of land tax collected from land owners in the Murrumbidgee electorate for each financial year from 2004-2005 to 2009-2010 (to date) inclusive? (2) What was the total number of properties subject to land tax in the Murrumbidgee electorate for each financial year from 2004-2005 to 2009-2010 (to date) inclusive? (3) What was the total amount of stamp duty collected from home owners in the Murrumbidgee electorate for each financial year from 2004-2005 to 2009-2010 (to date) inclusive? (4) What was the total number of properties subject to stamp duty in the Murrumbidgee electorate for each financial year from 2004-2005 to 2009-2010 (to date) inclusive?

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Answer— I am advised by the Office of State Revenue that information about land tax collections is only available by local government area. The following table shows the amount of transfer duty paid for residential property transactions within the Murrumbidgee electorate during the requested financial years: Year Number of properties Total stamp duty paid 2004-05 4,415 $20,490,721 2005-06 4,245 $22,720,932 2006-07 4,265 $25,096,429 2007-08 3,903 $24,589,260 2008-09 3,824 $17,822,005 2009-10* 2,550 $13,381,786 * financial year to date. *9176 NEW OR UPGRADED GENERATORS—Mr Greg Piper asked the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— Given the 60% lower carbon emissions from combined cycle gas generation over those of coal-fired generators and the abundant gas deposits available within the State, will the Minister insist that any new or upgraded generators be gas-fired? Answer— In my capacity as Minister for Planning I am required to consider and determine projects based on their merits. Decisions on the location, technology, configuration and fuel type for new and upgraded energy generating facilities must be based on a balanced consideration of all relevant factors - including all environmental impacts, economics, engineering practicalities, transmission network access and requirements, regulatory and policy requirements, and the operation of the National Electricity Market - not only carbon emissions intensity. Any carbon emissions regulation needs to be broader than simply energy generation and needs to be pursued at a national and international level. *9177 NET FEED-IN TARIFFS—Mr Greg Piper asked the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform— Given Energy Australia's recent commitment to pay the same net and gross feed-in tariff's for the seven- year duration of the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme, will there be a mandatory obligation on all other electricity retailers to pass this on to net feed-in tariff customers? Answer— I am advised that the Electricity Supply Amendment (Solar Bonus Scheme) Act 2009 provides for transitional arrangements under the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme. The transitional arrangements provide that certain customers with net metering are able to receive the Solar Bonus Scheme's credit on the net electricity they export to the national electricity grid up until the transitional day. The transitional day is currently set at 1 July 2010. The Government is monitoring this situation and is considering whether any Government action is necessary to facilitate payment of the net feed-in tariff to customers who wish to continue to receive it. *9178 USE OF GAS FOR ELECTRICITY GENERATION—Mr Greg Piper asked the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— Given that coal's cheaper price over gas was the Government's rationale for approving new coal-fired generators, and given the recent upward coal price movements which almost deliver parity between the two fuels, will the Government now commit to the 60% lower emitting gas for any new electricity generation? Answer— I am advised: The NSW Government has adopted a neutral stance on fuel types for new development sites. The final

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fuel source will be selected by the proponent if and when a development application is lodged. *9179 REPORTABLE SEX OFFENDERS—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— In relation to court ordered reportable sex offenders: What is the total number of court ordered reportable sex offenders currently residing in public housing in the Tweed Byron Local Area Command? Answer— I am advised that when the NSW Child Protection Register was created, it was Parliament's intention that the information held on the Register should not be available to the public. This includes a breakdown of the numbers of registrable persons living within a particular area. *9180 MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— In relation to reports of malicious damage to property in the Tweed Local Area Command: (1) How many people, including juveniles, have been apprehended for malicious damage to property in the Tweed Local area Command in the past 12 months? (2) How many charges resulted in convictions? Answer— I am advised that the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research does publish criminal offence data according to Local Area Command. *9181 CHINDERAH INSPECTION STATION—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— In relation to the RTA inspection station at Chinderah: (1) How many hours is the inspection station open per week and what are the operating hours? (2) How many inspections were carried out in: (a) 2008-2009; (b) year to date? (3) How many infringement notices were there in: (a) 2008-2009; (b) year to date? Answer— I am advised: (1) The facility does not have set operating hours. In 2008, the facility was open on an average of 32 hours per week. In 2009, the facility was open on an average of 46 hours per week. This year to date, the facility is open on an average of 55 hours per week. (2) (a) 18,087 - 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2009. (b) 1,742 - 1 January 2010 to 19 February 2010. (3) (a) 10,57 - 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2009. (b) 75 - 1 January 2010 to 19 February 2010. *9182 REPOSSESSION ORDERS—TWEED HEADS COURT HOUSE—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— In relation to repossession orders from the Tweed Heads Court House: (1) How many residential properties has the Sheriff enforced repossession orders on from the Tweed Heads Court House in the following years: (a) 2008; (b) 2009; (c) year to date? (2) How many commercial properties has the Sheriff enforced repossession orders on from the Tweed Heads Court House in the following years:

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(a) 2008; (b) 2009; (c) 2010? Answer— I am advised: The Sheriff does not enforce any Writs of Possession from the Tweed Heads Court House. *9183 CALLS TO 000—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— How many calls were made to 000 in the Tweed Local Government Area in the following years: (a) 2008; (b) 2009; (c) year to date? Answer— Under the Telecommunications (Emergency Call Persons) Determination 1999 (Cth), Telstra is the provider of the Emergency Call service for Triple Zero (000). Telstra therefore has responsibility for providing the service which answers calls to 000, and transfers them, with relevant associated information, to the requested emergency service organisation. Questions relating to how many calls the 000 call service has received should be directed to Telstra or the Commonwealth Ministerfor Broadband,Communications and the Digital Economy. *9184 GRAFFITI VANDALS—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— (1) How many graffiti vandals have been caught and prosecuted in the Castle Hill electorate in the last 12 months? (2) What penalties were handed out to these graffiti vandals? Answer— I am advised: (1) The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) does not record crime according to electorate. (2) The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) does not maintain separate court statistics for all graffiti offenders. *9185 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Mineral and Forest Resources, Minister for the Central Coast— (1) Is the Minister aware of WWF's report "Power to Change: Australia's Geothermal Future", which says that more than 17,000 jobs could be created in the geothermal energy industry by 2050? (2) What is the NSW Government doing to support geothermal power development in the Hunter Valley? Answer— (1) Yes. (2) Following an upsurge in interest in geothermal energy in NSW, an open tender process was instituted by Industry & Investment NSW (I&I NSW) to encourage the most efficient and equitable method for developing the geothermal industry. Tenders for licences to explore for geothermal energy in the Sydney-Gunnedah Basin closed on 25 September 2009. In order to ensure probity guidelines were met, a tender evaluation panel was established comprising an expert geoscientist and an independent probity advisor in addition to officers of I&I NSW. Four companies, Macquarie Energy Pty Ltd, Centennial Coal Company Limited, Granite Power Limited and Gradient Energy Limited, have received offers for exploration licences to explore in nine areas ranging in size from 438 square kilometres to 1,926 square kilometres. The areas released extend from the south of Greater Sydney as far west as the Rylstone⁄ Kandos areas

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and to the Hunter region. In addition, I&I NSW has initiated assessment of the geothermal potential of NSW. *9186 "BLACK BALLOONS" COMMUNITY AWARENESS PROGRAM—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— (1) How much has been spent on the "Black Balloons" community awareness program so far? (2) How much has been spent on television? (3) How much has been spent on radio? (4) How much has been spent on print media? (5) How much has been spent on internet advertising? (6) How much will be spent on the "Black Balloons" community awareness program for the rest of this financial year? Answer— (1) $5,409,201 has been spent on the Save Power ("Black Balloons") campaign to date. (2) $2,728,234. (3) $456,002. (4) $862,096. (5) $454,651. (6) No further expenditure is expected for the 2009⁄2010 financial year. *9187 GRAFFITI VANDALS—Mr Anthony Roberts asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— How many graffiti vandals have been caught and prosecuted since the 2007 election in the Lane Cove electorate? Answer— I am advised: The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) does not record crime according to electorate. *9188 GRAFFITI VANDALS—Mr Greg Smith asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— How many graffiti vandals in the Epping electorate have been arrested by police and prosecuted since the 2007 elections? Answer— I am advised: The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) does not record crime according to electorate. *9189 LEASEHOLDER OF WARATAH PARK—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— (1) (a) Has the leaseholder of Waratah Park (Crown Land lot 445⁄824043) made any approaches to the department seeking changes to the stipulated purpose of the existing lease? (b) If yes, what are the details of such plans? (2) (a) Has the leaseholder made any approaches to the department to extend the duration of the existing Crown lease beyond its current expiry date of 2015? (b) If yes, what are the details of such plans? (3) (a) Has the leaseholder made any approaches to the department seeking to purchase the land from the Crown? (b) If yes, what are the details of such plans? Answer— (1) No. (2) No. (3) (a) Yes. (b) The request to purchase the land was declined.

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*9190 NEWPORT MARINA FIRE—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— (1) Has an inquiry been held into the Newport Marina fire which occurred on 22 July 2009? (2) If the answer to question (1) is yes, what were the outcomes of that inquiry? (3) If the answer to question (1) is no, why has an inquiry not been conducted? Answer— (1) A coroner's Inquiry into the Newport Anchorage Marina fire was dispensed with by Deputy State Coroner on 11 December 2009. (2) N⁄A (3) This was a decision of the Coroner. *9191 DRINK DRIVING CHARGES—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— (1) How many people were charged with drink driving in the Pittwater LGA during: (a) 2006-07; (b) 2007-08; (c) 2008-09; (d) 2009-10 year to date? (2) How many people were charged with drink driving in NSW during: (a) 2006-07; (b) 2007-08; (c) 2008-09; (d) 2009-10 year to date? Answer— I am advised: Details of the number of legal proceedings commenced by the NSW Police Force for the calendar years 2004 to 2008, statewide and by LGA, are published on the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) website. Finalised statistics for 2009 are not yet available. *9192 INTENSIVE CARE BEDS—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— (1) How many intensive care beds are currently operating at Mona Vale Hospital as at 1 December 2009? (2) How many intensive care beds were operating at Mona Vale Hospital as at 1 December in the following years: (a) 2006; (b) 2007; (c) 2008? (3) What plans exist to increase the number of intensive care beds in operation at Mona Vale Hospital? Answer— I am advised: (1) to (3) Five beds are currently operating in the Intensive Care Unit at Mona Vale Hospital, consisting of two Intensive Care beds and three High Dependency⁄Coronary Care beds. Five beds were operating in the Intensive Care Unit at Mona Vale Hospital in 2006, 2007 and 2008. There are no current plans to increase the number of Intensive Care beds at Mona Vale Hospital. *9193 ROADSIDE TRAFFIC SIGNS—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— How many roadside traffic signs is the RTA responsible for in the Pittwater LGA? Answer— I am advised the RTA is responsible for 2,508 signs in the Pittwater local government area. *9194 DRAFT CHURCH POINT PLAN OF MANAGEMENT—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

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In reference to the Draft Church Point Plan of Management: (1) Where a parcel of Crown land is zoned for both public recreation and car parking, what proportion of the land needs to be allocated to each of these land uses? (2) Can land reclamation of submerged Crown land be consistent with the principles of Crown land management? (3) Can a Plan of Management for Crown Land refer to a variety of possible future developments on the relevant Crown land, or do the range of future developments and activities on the land need to be specifically identified? Answer— (1) The Church Point Reserve comprises Crown land reserved for Public Recreation and Urban Services (car parking). The proportion of each use is a matter that will be determined as part of the process in preparing and ultimately adopting the Plan of Management. (2) Yes. (3) A Plan of Management should provide a strategic direction for the proposed uses of Crown reserves. Any uses that are considered consistent with the values and strategies identified in the adopted Plan of Management can be considered. *9195 LAND ORIGINALLY PURCHASED FOR MOTORWAY—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— Given your advice that land purchased for a motorway has been retained and incorporated as part of the current highway and that no land is available to be re-purchased by the original owners (Question 7885): (1) Was any of the land purchased for a motorway near Bellwood, south of Nambucca Heads, subsequently sold back to the former owner⁄s? (2) Given this land was purchased for a motorway that did not and will not proceed, for what purpose is such land being retained? Answer— I am advised: (1) No. (2) All land adjoining the Pacific Highway was retained for the purpose of incorporation into the existing highway and was dedicated as public road on 25 February 2005. This land forms part of the current road corridor. *9196 UPGRADE OF INTERSECTION AT DEEPFIELD ROAD—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— In relation to Camden Valley Way and the intersection at Deepfield Road: (1) What has been done to bring the intersection at Deepfield Road up to a satisfactory level of safety? (2) How much money is estimated to be required to upgrade the intersection for each financial year from 2009-2010 to 2011-2012? (3) What is the proposed timeline for upgrade of the intersection? Answer— I am advised: (1) to (3) The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) is proposing to adjust the Deepfield Road intersection, which will improve safety as part of its plans to upgrade Camden Valley Way. The RTA has not carried out detailed design work and therefore is unable to provide a cost estimate for this intersection upgrade. *9197 UPGRADE OF INTERSECTION AT SPRINGFIELD ROAD—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— In relation to Camden Valley Way and the intersection at Springfield Road: (1) What has been done to bring the intersection at Springfield Road up to a satisfactory level of safety? (2) How much money is required to upgrade the intersection for each financial year from 2009-2010 to 2011-2012? (3) What is the proposed timeline for upgrade of the intersection? (4) How much money would be required to repair the section of Camden Valley Way between Cowpasture⁄Bringelly Roads and Cobbitty Road? Answer—

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I am advised: (1) to (4) The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) is proposing to adjust the Springfield Road intersection, as part of its plans to upgrade Camden Valley Way. The RTA has not carried out detailed design work and therefore is unable to provide a cost estimate for this intersection upgrade. The RTA is currently planning the upgrade of Camden Valley Way and expects a detailed design to be completed in 2011. A concept design was exhibited in October 2009. *9198 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FILES—Mr Richard Torbay asked the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— (1) What diligence is rendered by the Department of Community Services when generating information contained in Freedom of Information files? (2) To what other intermediary is the information disseminated? (3) Who holds responsibility for ensuring correct procedures are followed in generating and disseminating such files? (4) What is the extent of their liability? Answer— (1) In accordance with the requirements under the Freedom of Information Act, an officer will determine which document or documents can be released to the applicant, whether any documents are exempt, or if a document or documents can be released with exempt material deleted from the document. (2) In some circumstances, there is consultation with relevant third parties to determine if a document will be released (see Part 3, Division 2 of the Act). The document or documents are then provided to the applicant together with a determination letter providing reasons about why any information has been withheld. (3) Assistant Director, Records Access and each supervising officer to the Director-General. (4) Generally speaking, no liability attaches to the processing of Freedom of Information applications. Depending on the nature of any alleged breach, it could give rise to disciplinary action or liability for the employer. *9199 POLICE STATION STAFF NUMBERS—Mr Ray Williams asked the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— (1) How many staff were located at the following stations in January 2009: (a) Parramatta; (b) Wentworthville; (c) Quakers Hill; (d) Riverstone; (e) Blacktown; (f) Windsor; (g) Wisemans Ferry? (2) How many staff were located at the following stations in January 2010: (a) Parramatta; (b) Wentworthville; (c) Quakers Hill; (d) Riverstone; (e) Blacktown; (f) Windsor; (g) Wisemans Ferry? Answer— Police positions are allocated to Local Area Commands, not individual police stations. Staffing allocations within a Local Area Command are matters for the Local Area Commander. Information about police numbers - both authorised and actual strength - is available on the NSW Police website: www.police.nsw.gov.au *9200 MINISTRY OF WESTERN SYDNEY—Mr Ray Williams asked the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— (1) How many staff are supplied by the Department of Premier and Cabinet for the Ministry of Western Sydney? (2) Where is this staff located?

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(3) What is the salary of this staff? Answer— There are six staff, located in Parramatta, that work for the Ministry of Western Sydney under the Regional Coordination Program.

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*9201 AIR-CONDITIONING OF PRIVATE BUSES—Mr Richard Amery asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— (1) Are all new buses put into service by private bus operators required to be air-conditioned? (2) How many buses operated by the following bus companies have air-conditioning installed: (a) Busways; (b) Westbus? (3) How many new air-conditioned buses have been purchased by these two companies over the past three years? Answer— I am advised: (1) Since the introduction of new metropolitan bus contracts in 2005, NSW Transport and Infrastructure has required all new route buses purchased to be air-conditioned. (2) (a) 76. (b) 94. (3) 74. *9202 MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS FOR STAFF—Ms Gladys Berejiklian asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— In relation to medical assessments for staff: (1) What are the standards set for train drivers? (2) What are the standards set for bus drivers? (3) How often are the standards reviewed? Answer— I am advised: (1) Health assessments for train drivers are performed in accordance with the "National Standard for Health Assessment of Rail Safety Workers". (2) NSW Transport and Infrastructure requires all applicants for authorisation to drive a bus to undergo a medical examination in accordance with the medical standards for licensing and clinical management guidelines "Assessing Fitness to Drive Commercial and Private Vehicle Drivers", published by Austroads and the National Road Transport Commission. This publication is available at www.austroads.com.au (3) The "National Standard for Health Assessment of Rail Safety Workers" was implemented in 2004 and is currently under review by the National Transport Commission. The Medical Standards for Licensing and Clinical Management Guidelines "Assessing Fitness to Drive Commercial and Private Vehicle Drivers 2003" are generally reviewed by the National Transport Commission every 5 years and are currently under review. *9203 EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR STAFF POSITIONS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— In relation to executive and senior staff positions and salaries: (1) How many executive and senior staff are employed at the Public Transport Ticketing Corporation? (a) What are the titles of these positions? (b) What are the names of the people currently employed in those positions? (c) What is the total remuneration package for each position? (2) How many executive and senior staff positions are there employed at Sydney Metro?

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(a) What are the titles of these positions? (b) What are the names of the people currently employed in those positions? (c) What is the total remuneration package for each position? (3) How many executive and senior staff positions are there at the State Transit Authority? (a) What are the titles of these positions? (b) What are the names of the people currently employed in those positions? (c) What is the total remuneration package for each position? (4) How many executive and senior staff positions are there employed at Sydney Ferries? (a) What are the titles of these positions? (b) What are the names of the people currently employed in those positions? (c) What is the total remuneration package for each position? Answer— I am advised: Transport portfolio agencies report on senior executive positions and salaries as required in their Annual Reports. *9204 MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY—Mr Steve Cansdell asked the Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— In relation to the absence of a full-time mental health facility in the Clarence Valley which is resulting in gaol detention and also wasting valuable police resources: (1) Is the Minister aware of the lack of mental health services in the Clarence Valley? (2) Does the Government plan to establish a full-time mental health facility in the Clarence Valley? Answer— I am advised: (1) and (2) Inpatient services for the Coffs Clarence Network of North Coast Area Health Service are provided at the Coffs Harbour Mental Health Inpatient Unit and the Lismore Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit. There has been a significant expansion of mental health beds at both Lismore and Coffs Harbour. The Clarence Valley is also currently supported with community based services including: (a) An Acute Care Team operating 2 shifts per day 7 days per week; and (b) An Extended Care Team providing adult case management services, youth and family services and older persons mental health services. *9205 CAR REGISTRATION TAX—Mr Steve Cansdell asked the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Special Minister of State— (1) Since regional NSW car owners will be paying the new rise in registration tax, what percentage of this tax will be returned to regional NSW? (2) How many registered vehicles over 975 kg will this tax affect in the Clarence electorate? Answer— I am advised: (1) In the 2009-10 Budget, approximately 71 per cent of the RTA's capital and maintenance program was spent in regional and rural NSW. (2) This question should be directed to the Minister for Roads. *9206 YOUTH CRIME—YOUTH JUSTICE CONFERENCES—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Minister for Juvenile Justice— (1) How many youth justice conferences were held for young persons in NSW under the provisions of Part 5 of the Young Offenders Act 1997 during: (a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09; (c) financial year 2009-10 to date? (2) How many youth justice conferences were held for young persons residing in the Ryde electorate under the provisions of Part 5 of the Young Offenders Act 1997 during: (a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09;

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(c) financial year 2009-10 to date? (3) How many youth justice conferences were held for young persons in NSW specifically relating to graffiti offences under the provisions of Part 5 of the Young Offenders Act 1997 during: (a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09; (c) financial year 2009-10 to date? (4) How many youth justice conferences were held for young persons residing in the Ryde electorate specifically relating to graffiti offences under the provisions of Part 5 of the Young Offenders Act 1997 during: (a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09; (c) financial year 2009-10 to date? Answer— (1) (a) 1,199 (b) 1,441 (c) I July 2009 to 24 March 2010: 1,160 (2) (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 1 July 2009 to 24 March 2010: 13 (3) (a) 214 (b) 260 (c) 1 July 2009 to 24 March 2010: 194 (4) (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 1 July 2009 to 24 March 2010: 6 Young people were selected based upon the last known permanent address at time of Youth Justice Conference in the suburbs of: Denistone, Denistone East, Denistone West, East Ryde, Eastwood, Macquarie Park, Marsfield, Meadowbank, Melrose Park, North Ryde, Putney, Ryde, West Ryde. As the year-to-date data has been taken from a live database, figures are subject to change. *9207 HOUSING NSW DEVELOPMENTS—RYDE ELECTORATE—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— Given your advice in relation to Housing NSW sites in the Ryde electorate (Question 9054): (1) How many sites were investigated for redevelopment as a part of the Federal Nation Building Stimulus Plan? (2) What are the addresses of the sites investigated for redevelopment as a part of the Federal Nation Building Stimulus Plan? (3) What are the addresses of the 3 sites where planning approval was pending as of 17 December 2009 as a part of the Federal Nation Building Stimulus Plan? (4) What are the addresses of the 2 sites where projects were under consideration as of 17 December 2009 for works separate to the Federal Nation Building Stimulus Plan? Answer— (1) A number of sites have been investigated. (2) Housing NSW considered a number of privately owned sites under a Request for Tender process. Housing NSW also investigated a number of sites it owns. These properties are currently occupied by public housing tenants. Housing NSW does not reveal addresses of occupied properties due to privacy reasons. (3) 38-42 Tramway Street and 9-13 Cheers Street, 96-98 Brush Street West Ryde and 8-14 Clifton Street West Ryde. (4) West Parade West Ryde. The other site is no longer under consideration. *9208 HOUSING NSW DEVELOPMENTS—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads—

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Given your advice that two sites in the Ryde electorate have been approved under Stage 1 and that all Stage 2 projects are yet to be approved (Question 6695): (1) What are the two approved sites under Stage 1 of the Federal Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan? (2) Are there any other sites in the Ryde electorate that have been approved under Stage 1 of the Federal Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan since the answer to Question 6695 was published? (3) If so, where are they located? (4) What sites have been approved under Stage 2 of the Federal Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan in the Ryde electorate? (5) Are there any other sites under consideration awaiting approval as a part of Stage 1 or 2 of the Federal Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan in the Ryde electorate? (6) If so, where are they located? (7) Is the approval and development of the public housing properties funded by the Federal Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan legislated under the Nation Building and Jobs Plan (State Infrastructure Delivery) Act 2009? (8) Are any Housing NSW developments not funded by the Federal Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan approved for construction under the Nation Building and Jobs Plan (State Infrastructure Delivery) Act 2009? Answer— These are the same questions asked under question number 9135. I would refer the Honourable Member to my answers to that question. *9209 COMMUNITY SERVICES—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— (1) What is the average time taken to fill a vacancy in Community Services for: (a) administrative positions; (b) caseworker positions? (2) How many staff are currently employed by Community Services on a temporary arrangement? (3) How many cars do Community Services currently own or lease? (4) What are the ongoing rental costs of all Community Services properties? Answer— (1) (a) Requests to fill administrative vacancies are managed on an individual basis as they arise and because of this, this information is not available. (b) Requests to fill caseworker positions are coordinated centrally through the rolling state-wide bulk recruitment process and, on average, it takes around five (5) weeks to fill a new vacancy from the date of request to the date of a new recruit's entry on duty. (2) As at the last pay period in January 2010, Community Services employed 480 (437.19 full time equivalent) temporary employees. (3) Community Services currently owns two and leases 1,164 motor vehicles. (4) The ongoing rental cost of all Community Services properties is $31.8 million. *9210 CHILDREN AND FAMILY CENTRES—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— (1) What is the current status of the Children and Family Centres scheduled for: (a) Ballina; (b) Blacktown; (c) Campbelltown? (2) How are these centres intended to work with the Communities for Children Centres established by the Federal Government, in particular in Campbelltown? Answer— Local Reference Groups have been established for some time in Ballina, Blacktown and Campbelltown. The Reference Groups guide the establishment of the Centres in local communities, including identification of suitable sites, consultation and input into building design and service mix. A number of sites on government and non-government land in each location have been shortlisted, and Community Services and NSW Public Works are currently in the process of negotiating land use arrangements with proprietors in these locations.

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An Expression of Interest for the design, construction, operation and management of integrated Aboriginal Child and Family Centres closed on 4 March 2010. Preferred Service Providers will be shortlisted to progress to the next phase of the procurement process, which is the detailed proposal stage. It is anticipated that there is the potential for partnership opportunities between the Communities for Children initiative in Campbelltown and the Aboriginal Child and Family Centres. *9211 SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICERS—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for Education and Training— (1) How many school liaison officers were appointed by the beginning of the 2010 school year in line with the KTS reforms? (2) How many additional officers are planned to have been appointed by the end of: (a) Term 1; (b) Term 2; (c) Term 3; (d) Term 4? Answer— (1) The recommendations of the Wood Special Commission of Inquiry into Child Protection Services in NSW and the Government's Keep Them Safe Action Plan included the appointment of an additional 25 home school liaison officers and 15 Aboriginal student liaison officers. All of these positions were advertised during Term 4 of the 2009 school year. At the beginning of the 2010 school year 24 home school liaison officers and nine Aboriginal student liaison officers had been appointed and were trained as authorised attendance officers in early February 2010. (2) (a) to (d) Those positions which were not filled have been readvertised and will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are identified. Once the remaining have been appointed this will bring the total to 40 new officers. *9212 WYONG HOSPITAL—NEW SERVICES—Mr David Harris asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— (1) How many new services have been added to Wyong Hospital since 2007? (2) What are the services? Answer— I am advised: (1) and (2) Four new services have commenced at Wyong Hospital since 2007: • High Dependency Unit • Medical Assessment Unit • Psychiatric Emergency Care Unit • CT Scanner *9213 DERELICT BUILDINGS—Mr David Harris asked the Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— What are the current fines available to local councils in regard to derelict buildings? Answer— I provide the following details in response to your questions: The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 is the primary legislation dealing with building matters. This question should therefore be referred to the Minister for Planning. *9214 RENTAL INCOME—NORTHERN BEACHES HOSPITAL SITE—Mr Brad Hazzard asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— How much rent (per month) is being received for houses owned by the NSW Government on the site earmarked for the new Northern Beaches Hospital? Answer— I am advised: NSW Health is entitled to receive approximately $19,200, gross, per month in rent from the eight leased residences.

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*9215 THEATRE CLOSURES—Mr Brad Hazzard asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— (1) What theatre closures are there for November⁄December 2009 and January 2010? (2) What will be the anticipated savings? Answer— I am advised: (1) and (2) In NSW access to operating theatres for emergency surgery is available 24 hours, seven days a week. During the December⁄January period most hospitals modify their elective surgical activity: many doctors and nurses choose to spend time with their families, and most patients choose not to have elective surgery over this period. This is also a time when hospitals are able to undertake routine service and maintenance of essential equipment that would otherwise impact on operating theatre access. As operating theatre staffing and activity is managed at a local level, the Department of Health does not hold aggregated operating theatre expenditure information. *9216 NORTHERN BEACHES HOSPITAL—Mr Brad Hazzard asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— What staff have been tasked by the Department of Health to progress the Northern Beaches Hospital? Answer— I am advised: Various staff from the Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service and the Department of Health, including Health Infrastructure, have been involved in planning and consultation on the Northern Beaches Hospital. Staff from the Department of Health also support consultants involved in the planning work, as required. *9217 RED GUM FORESTRY—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Mineral and Forest Resources, Minister for the Central Coast— With reference to the statement in Forest NSW Annual Report 2008-09 page 3 that "The audit found that Forests NSW has an adequate estimate of the quantity of native timber available and that there should be sufficient timber in State forests to meet current wood supply commitments": (1) How will the proposed national park in the Barmah-Millewa area provide any guarantee the promised supply will be met? (2) How does the proposed national park impact on the long-term wood supply agreement under existing Forest Agreements? Answer— (1) and (2) The purpose of the Auditor-General's Performance Audit of Native Forest Operations was to ascertain whether the Government's long term commitments as specified in the Wood Supply Agreements under the Forest Agreements can be met. Timber supplied from the Murray- Murrumbidgee River State forests (which includes Millewa State Forest) is not subject to a Forest Agreement or long term Wood Supply Agreements. *9218 EMERGENCY SERVICES FUNDING—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— With reference to the annual contribution required of councils to the (a) NSW Fire Brigade and (b) Rural Fire Service and the new contribution, introduced in January 2010, to the (c) State Emergency Service: What was the funding, for each of these services, paid by the councils below during (i) 2006-07, (ii) 2007-08, (iii) 2008-09 and payable by these councils in (iv) 2009-10? A. Cowra; B. Weddin; C. Upper Lachlan Boorowa; D. Young; E. Yass; F. Harden; G. Cootamundra; and

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H. Gundagai. Answer— Council Projected savings by councils based State Emergency Service on their 2008-09 contributions to the contribution in 2009-10 two fire services as a result of a reduced contribution percentage $ $ Cowra# 24,083 23,777 Weddin 16,370 16,162 Upper Lachlan 35,805 35,349 Boorowa* 15,601 15,403 Young* 15,509 15,312 Yass Valley 37,137 36,664 Harden* 16,159 15,954 Cootamundra* 21,550 21,276 Gundagai+ 13,058 12,892 The contributions by councils are set out below: Contributions for 2009-10 Council NSW Fire Brigades NSW Rural Fire Service State Emergency Service $ $ $ Cowra# 26,156 175,592 23,777 Weddin 20,728 120,237 16,162 Upper Lachlan 25,355 248,090 35,349 Boorowa* 15,138 130,656 15,403 Young* 28,106 130,656 15,312 Yass Valley 34,007 287,129 36,664 Harden* 14,525 142,106 15,954 Cootamundra* 24,120 131,619 21,276 Gundagai+ 22,259 91,851 12,892 Contributions for 2008-09 Council NSW Fire Brigades NSW Rural Fire Service $ $ Cowra 25,807 189,727 Weddin 20,452 127,785 Upper Lachlan 25,017 287,485 Boorowa 14,936 123,632 Young 27,731 117,682 Yass Valley 33,553 295,097 Harden 14,331 128,518 Cootamundra 23,798 169,490 Gundagai 21,963 99,641 Contributions for 2007-08 Council NSW Fire Brigades NSW Rural Fire Service $ $ Cowra 24,991 193,420 Weddin 19,805 111,858 Upper Lachlan 24,226 242,988 Boorowa 14,463 101,672 Young 26,854 113,243 Yass Valley 32,492 267,709

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Harden 13,878 121,432 Cootamundra 23,046 114,178 Gundagai 21,268 106,609 Contributions for 2006-07 Council NSW Fire Brigades NSW Rural Fire Service $ $ Cowra 23,841 155,517 Weddin 18,894 87,981 Upper Lachlan 23,111 214,100 Boorowa 13,798 92,312 Young 25,619 100,553 Yass Valley 30,996 231,130 Harden 13,239 105,643 Cootamundra 21,985 105,482 Gundagai 20,289 86,743 # Cowra is part of the Canobolas Zone comprising Blayney, Orange, Cabonne and Cowra LGAs. * Harden, Boorowa, Young and Cootamundra Councils comprise the South West Slopes Zone. + Gundagai is part of the Riverina Highlands Zone comprising Gundagai, Tumbarumba and Tumut LGAs. These councils are not invoiced directly for their contribution to the NSW Rural Fire Service as they are part of a Zone. The figures have been derived from the Zone budgets. It should be noted that contributions by Councils to the RFS vary from year to year dependent on allocations from the Rural Firefighting Fund. Allocations and the consequent contributions are based on Council's bids for funding and take into consideration over or under expenditure from the Fund in the previous year. *9219 ANNUAL REPORT—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— With reference to the Department of Water and Energy's Annual Report 2008-09 page 101, 115 and A22: (1) What are the names of each of the 43 consultants who were paid for consultancies costing $30,000 or less? (2) What was the specific purpose of each of these consultancies? Answer— (1) and (2) I am advised that the level of detail provided in the 2008⁄09 Annual Report of the Department of Water and Energy, in relation to consultancies costing less than $30,000, is in accordance with Treasury Circular 08⁄10 dated 26 August 2008 Annual Reporting Update. *9220 INFRINGEMENT NOTICES FOR OFFENCES ON F3—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— (1) How many infringement notices were issued by police for traffic offences on the F3 between 1 January 2008 and 30 June 2009 in the Hornsby electorate? (2) How many drivers were arrested for traffic offences on the F3 between 1 January and 30 June 2009? Answer— I am advised: I refer the honourable member to my answer to Written Question No 8470. *9221 LAND ACQUISITION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— (1) In relation to the most recent legislation passed last year (2009) regarding land acquisition and local government, is this legislation being reviewed? (2) Are there amendments planned?

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Answer— I provide the following details in response to your questions: On 19 June 2009 the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 was amended to clarify that section 7B of that Act does not constitute an independent head of acquisition power that local councils or other State agencies may use in acquiring land by compulsory process. The Act falls within the portfolio responsibilities of the Minister for Commerce, the Hon John Robertson MLC. This question should therefore be referred to the Minister for Commerce. *9222 FINES IN RAIL CAR PARKING PROPERTIES—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— Given conflicting advice, which authority(ies) is⁄are given authority to serve fines in rail car parking properties? Answer— I am advised: RailCorp Transit Officers are authorised under the Transport Administration (General) Regulation to act as Traffic Control Officers on RailCorp land. This includes the ability to issue fines, when appropriate, to vehicles parked improperly on RailCorp land. NSW Police Officers can also issue fines on RailCorp land when appropriate. Additionally, properly certified local Council staff (e.g. Council Rangers), may in certain circumstances issue fines on RailCorp land. For example, when RailCorp land has been leased to a local Council for use as a car park, Council Rangers may issue fines to vehicles parked improperly. *9223 LOCAL PLANNING GUIDELINES FOR SOCIAL HOUSING—Mr Kevin Humphries asked the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— What steps has the Department of Housing undertaken to ensure that current social housing being constructed in Moree complies with local planning guidelines? Answer— Housing NSW and local councils must abide by a number of planning instruments, including: • The Affordable Rental Housing SEPP, which sets out a range of planning requirements for affordable housing and allows proponents to depart from some elements of the Local Environmental Plan and the Development Control Plan. Nonetheless, Local Development Control Plans (DCPs) are always considered and Housing NSW seeks to design generally in accordance with the council standards. • All of the Moree projects comply with the Residential Flat Building control in the Moree Plains LEP 1995. This means the approved developments do not exceed 8 metres in height. • Each project must meet Housing NSW design guidelines for social housing and Commonwealth requirements for environmentally sustainable dwellings. • Housing NSW seeks meetings with council in the design phase of developments and then consults with local Councils and neighbours on the proposed designs. Copies of the designs are placed in Council for community members to comment on the plans. The consultation process lasts 21 days. • Comments are sent to independent planners who review the designs against relevant planning regulations. The planners make recommendations as to whether comments made relate to the planning process and recommend action to Housing NSW or place conditions on the planning approval which Housing NSW must meet. *9224 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES—Mr Kevin Humphries asked the Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— (1) What is the time frame for restoring the community mental health services delivered from "Westview" in Chatswood? (2) Given that the Government's expenditure on mental health has increased to over $1 billion, how much of that is spent on community mental health care? (3) How many PECCs are now in place in NSW as per Garling's Recommendation 108?

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Answer— I am advised: (1) to (3) The community mental health services previously delivered at Westview were successfully relocated to the Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre and the community facility in Bradfield Park. Using the most recently validated expenditure data, in 2007-08, 45.9% of NSW Mental Health expenditure was on Community Mental Health Services, including ambulatory mental health care, Community Residential Care and Non-Government Organisation programmes. There are nine fully operational Psychiatric Emergency Care Centres (PECCs) across NSW, in Liverpool, Nepean, St Vincent's, St George, Hornsby, Wyong, Blacktown, Calvary Mater and Campbelltown hospitals. In addition, Wollongong Hospital is providing 24⁄7 mental health support to the emergency department through an interim PECC pending construction of a dedicated four bed Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre as part of the emergency department redevelopment. Prince of Wales Hospital also provides 24⁄7 mental health support to the emergency department through an interim 4 bed unit. A permanent Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre is being planned at the hospital. An interim 4 bed Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre is also being planned for Royal North Shore Hospital. It is important to understand that the Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre model does not suit all facilities with an emergency department. It works best where there is a co-located mental health unit and where there is sufficient patient demand. *9225 MERIT PROGRAM—Mr Kevin Humphries asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— (1) Has the MERIT program been rolled out to any key Aboriginal locations around the state? (2) As in 2007-2008 the MERIT program reached 273 Aboriginal defendants from 19,000, what are the 2008-2009 statistics in the same category? (3) Has the program been expanded to include defendants charged with serious violent offences and alcohol abuse in accordance with the Attorney General's recommendations in 2009? Answer— I am advised: (1) MERIT is already available at several courts with high numbers of Aboriginal defendants. (2) In 2008-2009, 358 Aboriginal defendants were accepted into the MERIT program. (3) Defendants whose current charges involve significant violence are not eligible for the MERIT program. However, a defendant with a past violent criminal history may be eligible. Since the Auditor-General's report of 2009 MERIT has expanded and is currently available in 63 Local Courts. The program is also available to defendants with alcohol problems at seven of these locations including Broken Hill, Wilcannia, Dubbo, Wellington, Orange, Bathurst and Manly Local Courts. *9226 DISPOSAL OF LAND—CARINGBAH HIGH SCHOOL—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Minister for Education and Training— (1) What is the current situation regarding disposal of land formerly occupied by Caringbah High School at Willarong Road, Caringbah? (2) Has an application been submitted to any planning authority for rezoning of the land? Answer— (1) and (2) As is current Government policy, no currently operating school will be forced to sell its land. *9227 SALE OF GARRAWARRA CENTRE—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— (1) What is the current status of the proposal to sell Garrawarra Centre for Aged Care at Waterfall to the private sector? (2) Why has the Minister not been able to give a commitment to visit Garrawarra Centre to speak to patients, families and staff and inspect the outstanding quality of care given to severely challenged dementia patients? (3) When Garrawarra is sold to the private sector, will residents be required to pay accommodation bonds?

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Answer— I am advised: (1) Proposals for the transfer of ten State nursing homes to the non-government sector have been evaluated and negotiations are underway to address outstanding issues before recommendations are made to the Minister for Health on whether to transfer the beds. If recommendations are made to transfer any of the beds, these would be considered by the Minister before applications are made to the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing for approval to transfer the aged care beds. Transfer proposals will only be accepted if they deliver positive outcomes for residents, their families, staff and the health system. (2) Regular face to face consultation and written communication has been undertaken throughout the tender process with residents and their families, carers, and guardians, as well as with staff and community stakeholders. Meetings, newsletters and correspondence regarding the future of the Garrawarra Centre will continue with these stakeholders. The high standard of care provided by the Garrawarra Centre is widely acknowledged. In the event of a transfer to the non-Government sector, specific arrangements will be made for the continuing care of residents whose care requirements are considered to be higher and more complex than the majority of State nursing home residents. (3) All aged care places at the Garrawarra Centre are high care places. Under the Commonwealth Aged Care Act and regulations, a person admitted to a high care place cannot be charged an accommodation bond. *9228 BUILDING BETTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM—CRONULLA ELECTORATE—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Minister for Education and Training— (1) Of the $2 billion "Building Better Schools" program, how much will schools in the Cronulla electorate receive? (2) Which schools in the Cronulla electorate will receive this funding and how much will each school receive? Answer— (1) Under the Building Better Schools program, $5,882,000 will be spent on major and minor capital works at schools in the electorate of Cronulla. (2) This allocation is to fund the following works: Burraneer Bay Public School - Construction of School Hall - $2,300,000 Endeavour Sports High School - Provision of Security Fence - $182,000 Woolooware High School - Science Laboratory Upgrade - $1,000,000 Endeavour Sports High School - Science Laboratory Upgrade - $1,400,000 Cronulla High School - Science Laboratory Upgrade - $1,000,000 *9229 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING—Mr Daryl Maguire asked the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— (1) Do the NSW Police have arrangements (Memorandum of Understanding) with other jurisdictions in Europe and America? (2) (a) Do the NSW Police have arrangements (Memorandum of Understanding) with the UK? (b) If not, why not? (3) Is the Minister aware that fraud occurring through the internet, when reported by NSW citizens, is not investigated because of privacy legislation in the UK? (4) What efforts has the Minister made to rectify this problem? (5) How many instances of fraud involving Western Union and the UK have been reported to police? Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me: (1) and (2) MoUs are a Federal responsibility and it would be inappropriate for States to have their own individual arrangements with foreign jurisdictions. (3) and (4) The Fraud Squad is unaware of any cases where privacy concerns alone in the UK prevented a fraud investigation. (5) In 2008 and 2009 there was a total of 9 events⁄information reports involving Western Union and the movement of money to the UK.

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*9230 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING—Mr Daryl Maguire asked the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts— (1) Does NSW Fair Trading have arrangements (Memorandum of Understanding) with other jurisdictions in Europe and America? (2) (a) Does NSW Fair Trading have arrangements (Memorandum of Understanding) with the UK? (b) If not, why not? (3) Is the Minister aware that fraud occurring through the internet, when reported by NSW citizens, is not investigated because of privacy legislation in the UK? (4) What efforts has the Minister made to rectify this problem? (5) How many instances of fraud involving Western Union and the UK have been reported to Fair Trading? Answer— (1) and (2) NSW Fair Trading works closely with overseas jurisdictions when necessary for the purposes of particular investigations. However, Fair Trading has no formal arrangements in place, such as memoranda of understanding, with jurisdictions in Europe and America. Primary responsibility for relationships with overseas law enforcement agencies rests with the Commonwealth. For example, in relation to consumer and business issues, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has a dedicated international liaison function. Fair Trading refers trends and matters with national or international implications to the Commission for consideration and any necessary action. (3) and (4) The Commonwealth Government is the lead agency for investigating internet and email based scams. I am advised that memoranda of understanding between the Australian Government and overseas jurisdictions place restrictions on the level of information that can be exchanged, including disclosures. (5) In 2009 NSW Fair Trading received two complaints of alleged fraud involving Western Union money transfers to the UK. *9231 AMBULANCE OFFICER UNIFORMS—Mr Wayne Merton asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— (1) Are all ambulance officer uniforms manufactured in Australia? (2) If not, in which country⁄countries are they manufactured? (3) Do all ambulance officer uniforms use Australian fabrics? (4) If not, from which country⁄countries do the fabrics originate? Answer— I am advised that: (1) to (4) NSW Government employee uniforms are sourced in accordance with the NSW Government's procurement policy and guidelines. The policy and guidelines provide the framework for Government agencies to achieve value for money while being fair, ethical and transparent, and can be found on the NSW Government Procurement website. The working uniform of the Ambulance Service of NSW is manufactured in China and Malaysia. Uniform fabrics are sourced from these two countries. *9232 NSW POLICE FORCE UNIFORMS—Mr Wayne Merton asked the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— (1) Are all NSW Police Force uniforms manufactured in Australia? (2) If not, in which country⁄countries are they manufactured? (3) Do all NSW Police Force uniforms use Australian fabrics? (4) If not, from which country⁄countries do the fabrics originate? Answer— I am advised that: NSW Government employee uniforms are sourced in accordance with the NSW Government's procurement policy and guidelines. The policy and guidelines provide the framework for Government agencies to achieve value for money while being fair, ethical and transparent, and can be found on the NSW Government Procurement website.

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*9233 CORRECTIVE SERVICES OFFICER UNIFORMS—Mr Wayne Merton asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— (1) Are all Corrective Services officer uniforms manufactured in Australia? (2) If not, in which country⁄countries are they manufactured? (3) Do all Corrective Service officer uniforms use Australian fabrics? (4) If not, from which country⁄countries do the fabrics originate? Answer— I am advised that: (1) to (4) NSW Government employee uniforms are sourced in accordance with the NSW Government's procurement policy and guidelines. The policy and guidelines provide the framework for Government agencies to achieve value for money while being fair, ethical and transparent, and can be found on the NSW Government Procurement website. *9234 EASTERN SUBURBS RAILWAY NOISE ABATEMENT—Ms Clover Moore asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— Given your advice regarding the RailCorp trial noise abatement program for areas acutely affected by rail noise for noise mitigation (Question 8665): (1) What action has been taken to date on this project? (2) How will RailCorp determine which areas will be eligible for noise mitigation under the trial? (3) (a) Will RailCorp consider amenity impacts from trains sounding horns adjacent to residential areas as part of this trial? (b) If not, why not? (4) What mitigation measures to prevent or reduce train noise, including the sounding of horns, are planned for locations identified for noise mitigation? (5) As well as Edgecliff, will the trial also involve assessment for eligibility for the trial program at: (a) Woolloomooloo; (b) Rushcutters Bay⁄ Paddington? (6) What assessments have been made in these areas to date? (7) What other assessments are planned for these areas? (8) What complaints have adjacent residents made about train noise on the Eastern Suburbs Railway Line for 2009? (9) What consideration has the NSW Government given to introducing an exemption on the requirement to sound horns during the approach to tunnel entrances and exits at Edgecliff and Woolloomooloo stations? Answer— I am advised: (1) to (4) and (7) To date RailCorp has engaged a dedicated project manager for its trial project and has completed preliminary noise investigations to assist with selecting suitable sites for the trial. The Eastern Suburbs Railway viaduct has been selected as a suitable site and RailCorp will carry out a detailed Options Study along this part of the network. The Study will involve; determining if locations around the viaduct may be eligible for noise abatement, identifying some future mitigation options and assessing what, if any, future mitigation options are feasible and reasonable. (5) and (6) The study area comprises the entire length of the Eastern Suburbs Railway viaduct, from The Domain portal (near Sir John Young Crescent) through to Edgecliff (up to and including Glenmore Road). RailCorp has carried out preliminary noise investigations adjacent to the viaduct. These investigations have formed the basis for selecting this as a suitable site for the trial project. (8) RailCorp's complaints records management system has three noise categories recorded from residents for the Eastern Suburbs Rail line: • Noise from Trackwork. • Noise from Train line. • Train horns. (9) Horn noise will not be examined as part of the trial project. The practice of sounding the train horn relating to tunnels has been reviewed and is regarded as a supportable safety practice. *9235 FUNERAL PRICES—Ms Clover Moore asked the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts—

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With respect to the CHOICE report on a 2009 Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association of NSW (CPSA) "shadow shop" of basic funerals, which found that only 12 of 124 funeral directors contacted offered a basic funeral and 65 failed to provide itemised quotes: (1) Is the Government aware of this research and the evidence uncovered? (2) In the last three years, how many random checks has the Government conducted on funeral homes to ensure basic funerals are offered and quotes are itemised? (3) In the last three years, how many complaints has the Government received about funeral homes not offering basic funerals or itemising quotes? (4) How many funeral homes were found not offering basic funerals or itemising quotes since this has been a legal requirement? (5) What action was taken against these funeral homes? (6) What ongoing action does the Government take to enforce requirements on funeral homes for basic funerals and itemised quotes? (7) In response to the CHOICE report, what further action will the Government take to enforce provisions for basic funerals and itemised quotes? (8) What action has the Government taken to protect consumers from being badgered to buy expensive add-ons when they seek a basic funeral? (9) What action has the Government taken to make it easier for consumers to shop around for a basic funeral? (10) Given the increasing consumer demand for less environmentally damaging funeral options, what action has the Government taken to improve access to information and services in this area? (11) What plans does the Government have to provide better protection and consumer choice for people seeking low cost basic funerals? Answer— (1) The NSW Government is aware of the Combined Pensioners' and Superannuant's Association of NSW 2009 report The High Price of Dying and of the recent CHOICE report on its findings. (2) The Funeral Information Standard commenced on 1 February 2009, and requires that, if a funeral provider offers a basic funeral option, they must on request provide a basic funeral notice which lists the funeral components and their costs. The Standard also requires that, when there is no basic funeral option, the provider must, before entering into an agreement for the supply of funeral goods and services, give the consumer a detailed written quote. The funeral provider must, before accepting final payment, give the consumer a statement itemising the goods and services provided and their cost. In 2009, a NSW Fair Trading compliance program gauged the level of awareness of and compliance with the new funeral information standard. Sixty one funeral directors in the Sydney Metropolitan, Newcastle, Orange and Wollongong areas were visited. Of these: • Forty-four funeral directors (72 per cent) were aware of and fully complied with the information standard requirements. • Ten traders (16%) reported that they had some knowledge of and complied with some elements of the information standard, but were not providing a written basic funeral notice. • Seven independent traders (12%) were found to have limited or no knowledge of the information standard requirements. While they did not issue basic funeral notices, most were compliant with the other requirements of the information standard. Fair Trading investigators informed non-compliant funeral directors of their obligations and warning letters were issued where appropriate. (3)Between 1 January 2007 and 2 March 2010, NSW Fair Trading has received 10 complaints about funeral directors not offering basic funerals, and 42 complaints about funeral directors not itemising quotes. (4) See answer to Question (2). (5) See answer to Question (2). (6) NSW Fair Trading monitors compliance with the Funeral Information Standard by reviewing and acting on complaints made to Fair Trading. A range of proactive compliance actions are also employed to enforce the Standard, including periodic inspections and targeted compliance programs. (7) See response to Question (6).

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(8) Where a pre-paid funeral is involved, the Funeral Funds Act 1979 provides that the consumer is not to be charged for any service that is not specified in the pre-paid contract, unless the consumer has signed a statement that they have agreed to pay for the provision of an additional service. Funeral directors are also subject to the unconscionable conduct provisions of the Fair Trading Act 1987. Conduct which takes advantage of a person's vulnerability or uses undue pressure or unfair tactics may be covered by these provisions. The Funeral Information Standard ensures that consumers are provided with clear information about the cost of each component of a funeral so that they are aware of the cost of each product/service. (9) By providing consumers with up-front information about the cost of each component of a proposed funeral, the Standard helps consumers to compare different funeral packages and choose one which suits their needs and budget. The NSW Fair Trading website and funerals information brochure provide consumers with a range of advice about organising a funeral, the Funeral Information Standard, and where to seek assistance with funeral costs. The funerals information brochure is available in five languages. (10) Fair Trading legislation and advice on funerals is focussed on consumer protection, particularly helping consumers choose an appropriately priced funeral and facilitating transparency in funeral costs and services. Environmental aspects of funerals do not fall within the jurisdiction of Fair Trading. (11) A statutory review of the Funeral Information Standard is due to commence by July 2010 and be completed by July 2011. The review will assess the effectiveness of the Standard in assisting consumers to choose the best funeral for their circumstances and minimising problems with quotes and billing. As part of this review, the Government will consider whether any further action is required to meet these objectives. *9236 GLASSING ASSAULTS PREVENTION—Ms Clover Moore asked the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— With respect to trials of new types of drink glasses that might help prevent injury from "glassing" assaults: (1) What assessment has the Government carried out of material or design changes to drink glasses for licensed premises that could prevent glassing assaults? (2) What evidence is there about options from other jurisdictions, including Queensland, Victoria and the United Kingdom? (3) What assessment has the Government made of using reusable plastic drink glasses? (4) What assessment has the Government made of using tempered glass? (5) What plans does the Government have to require high-impact licensed premises in late trading areas to use glasses that cannot be used for glassing assaults? Answer— The Government has already put restrictions in place which aim to reduce the incidence of glassing assaults in the most violent venues in NSW. Since December 2008, the top 48 most violent venues have not been allowed to serve drinks in glass vessels after midnight. Since the introduction of this condition, there has been an 86% reduction in glassings in these venues, indicating the success of this initiative. Other venues across NSW have also introduced polycarbonate (plastic) drinking vessels voluntarily. For example, I understand that most late trading venues in Newcastle and Hamilton are now using polycarbonates after 10pm. The application of these initiatives is targeted at present, but the Government doesn't rule out a broader application of such restrictions where appropriate. The Government's recently released plan for curbing alcohol related violence, Hassle Free Nights, provides a vehicle for introducing requirements on a precinct-wide basis, where it is considered appropriate in popular, late trading entertainment areas. The Government maintains a strong interest in preventing glassing assaults and regularly monitors approaches and evidence from other jurisdictions, both nationally and internationally. While there has been a good response to the introduction of polycarbonate drinking vessels, the Government retains an open mind on the use of tempered glass in licensed premises as an alternative. I am aware that in late 2009, the Casino, Liquor and Gaming Control Authority imposed conditions on the Crows Nest Hotel and Hugo's Lounge to require the use of tempered glass or plastic vessels from 11pm and midnight respectively. The condition has been imposed on both venues for a 15 month period and each venue must report back to the Authority after 12 months with a record of all incidents in which

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annealed or tempered glass was used as a weapon. These reports may provide evidence on the efficacy of different types of drink ware in reducing the incidence of, or injuries caused by, glassing assaults. *9237 NEEDLE AND SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS—Ms Clover Moore asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— Given your advice which referred to the 2006 independent review of needle and syringe exchange programs (NSPs) and which also stated that the Government notes evidence of the need to expand NSP services and is working to match services with needs (Question 8349): (1) How many additional services have been provided in the inner city since the 2006 review? (2) What additional hours of operation of NSP services have been provided in the inner city since the 2006 review? (3) How many additional NSP services have been provided in the inner city through the Pharmacy Fitpack Scheme since the 2006 review? (4) What plans does the Government have to again review NSP needs and services in NSW? (5) Noting that only half of injecting incidents are with sterile syringes, what plans does the NSW Government have to expand NSP services? (6) What plans does the Government have to expand NSP services in the inner city where street injecting drug use is regularly seen? Answer— I am advised: Three new Public Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) services have been established within the broader inner city area that includes Darlinghurst, Edgecliff, Surry Hills, Sydney, Redfern, Waterloo, Glebe, Broadway, Ultimo, Newtown and Camperdown, since 2006. The additional hours of operation are: • extension of hours of operation on one week night from the RPA Sexual Health Clinic secondary NSP outlet and; • extension of hours of operation on two week nights from the Kirketon Road Centre. Data on the changes in the number of participating pharmacies since 2006 is not available. At present 17 pharmacies participate in the Pharmacy Guild Fitpack Scheme across the broader inner city area that includes Darlinghurst, Edgecliff, Surry Hills, Sydney, Redfern, Waterloo, Glebe, Broadway, Ultimo and Newtown. The NSW Department of Health conducts quarterly reviews of activities, special research projects and surveys, and evaluates the NSP service program provision, reach and outcomes. The NSW Department of Health will continue to identify opportunities to expand public service access to minimise the risk of blood borne virus transmission among people who inject drugs. The Department also continues to work closely with the Pharmacy Guild to encourage pharmacies to participate in the Fitpack Scheme. *9238 BOB ELLIS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— (1) Since 5 December 2009, has Bob Ellis been paid by the NSW Government? (2) Since 5 December 2009, has Boban Services been paid by the NSW Government? (3) Have you used Bob Ellis for speech writing and⁄or editorial work since becoming a Minister in April 2003? Answer— I am advised: (1) Since 5 December 2009, Bob Ellis has not been paid by the Department of Premier and Cabinet. (2) Yes. (3) On one occasion, Mr Ellis undertook work commissioned by Premier Rees that was delivered to the Premier's office and paid for. No further work has been commissioned by the Premier's office. *9239 PARRAMASALA—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— (1) Which department and agency is responsible for the Parramasala - The Australian Festival of Asian Arts event? (2) What is the current budget for this event? (3) What is expected return for the NSW economy from this event?

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Answer— I am advised: Parramasala, the Australian Festival of South Asian Arts, is an initiative of Events NSW and Parramatta City Council. A company with an independent board is being formed to stage the event. The overall budget for the event is still being developed at this formative stage of the event. Parramasala is expected to drive business, tourism and community benefits. *9240 OFFICE CELEBRATIONS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— (1) Did your office have a Christmas party⁄end of year event(s) in 2009? (2) If so, was the Christmas party⁄end of year event(s) held on NSW Government property? (3) If so, where exactly was it held? (4) Were taxpayers' funds used for Christmas party⁄end of year event(s) in 2009? (5) If so, how much taxpayer money was spent? Answer— I am advised that: No. *9241 ROAD FATALITIES—Mr Donald Page asked the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— (1) How many fatal accidents have occurred on NSW roads in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009? (2) How many of these fatal accidents occurred in these years at: (a) Easter; (b) June long weekend; (c) October long weekend; and (d) Christmas⁄New Year? (3) (a) On a per vehicle movement basis, are there more fatal accidents occurring at the above- mentioned times than at other times? (b) If so, how many more fatalities are occurring at these times on a per vehicle basis compared to the other normal times of the year? Answer— The RTA maintains statistical reports about traffic crashes in NSW. I suggest the Member direct his question to the Minister for Roads. *9242 COMPENSATION FOR AFFECTED FISHERIES—Mr Greg Piper asked the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— Will the Minister be seeking compensation for affected fisheries in the Hunter estuary as suggested in the Department of Industry and Investment submission to the Department of Planning? Answer— I have been advised that Hunter Water has agreed to modify the management of flow releases from the dam to ensure there are minimal impacts on the fishery. *9243 TILLEGRA DAM—IMPACT ON FISH AND PRAWNING INDUSTRY—Mr Greg Piper asked the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— Is the Minister seeking an independent study on the impacts of the proposed Tillegra Dam on the Hunter estuary fish and prawning industry? Answer— Hunter Water has commissioned further modelling studies on flow releases to review impacts on the estuary. Scientists with Industry & Investment NSW are also modelling the impacts of the modified flows on prawn populations. *9244 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT—Mr Greg Piper asked the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

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Is the Minister aware that there was no consideration of the impacts of the proposed Tillegra Dam on the Hunter estuary fish and prawning industry in the Environmental Assessment Report submitted to the Department of Planning by Hunter Water Corporation? Answer— Hunter Water has commissioned further modelling studies on flow releases to review impacts on the estuary. Scientists with Industry & Investment NSW are also modelling the impacts of the modified flows on prawn populations. *9245 OPERATIONS BY VIKING TASKFORCE—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— Given your advice that highly visible Vikings police patrols would be used during schoolies week (Question 8673): How many times has the Viking Taskforce carried out operations within the Tweed⁄Byron Local Area Command in the following years: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) year to date? Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me that the number of Vikings operations conducted in the Tweed⁄Byron Local Area Command for the years requested is as follows: (a) 10 in 2007; (b) 12 in 2008; (c) 2 to date in 2010. *9246 ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES—SEXTONS HILL—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— (1) How many traffic accidents occurred on Sextons Hill during: (a) 2004-05; (b) 2005-06; (c) 2006-07; (d) 2007-08; (e) 2008-09; (f) 2009-10 year to date? (2) How many fatalities occurred on Sextons Hill during: (a) 2004-05; (b) 2005-06; (c) 2006-07; (d) 2007-08; (e) 2008-09; (f) 2009-10 year to date? Answer— I am advised: (1) (a) 16 (b) 21 (c) 27 (d) 45 (e) 16 (f) 11 (2) (a) 0 (b) 0 (c) 2

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(d) 0 (e) 0 (f) 0 *9247 VEHICLES WEIGHING MORE THAN 975 KG—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— In relation to the new tax levy placed on cars weighing more than 975 kg as part of the Government's metropolitan transport plan: (1) What is the total number of registered vehicles within the Tweed Local Government Area that will be affected by this levy? (2) What is the total number of vehicles and the classifications? Answer— I am advised: The NSW Government allocated a record $4.4 billion towards roads in the 2009⁄10 budget. Rural and regional roads in NSW were allocated $3.1 billion, or 71% of that funding. The increase in the motor vehicle weight charge will mean motorists will be paying an increase of between $5 and $30 for vehicles over 975kg which equates to less than 60 cents per week. *9248 SCHOOL HEALTH CHECKS—Mrs Jillian Skinner asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— For each Area Health Service (AHS) within NSW: (1) What primary school health checks are conducted on children in NSW primary schools with specific information about age at which the health checks are conducted, the type of health check, the funding allocated and who conducts these health checks? (2) What school health checks are conducted within secondary schools in NSW? (3) What is the current provision of funding and over the past three financial years? Answer— I am advised: (1) to (3) Primary and secondary school health checks are not routinely conducted on children in NSW schools as there is no longer any evidence to support this approach. The evidence from medical research indicates that there are limited health gains to be obtained by a one-off screen of school children. Therefore, the focus of child health has moved from school based programs to prevention, early detection and early intervention for infants and children in the first five years of life. *9249 ANTENATAL CLASSES—Mrs Jillian Skinner asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— Which public hospitals in NSW provide antenatal classes and⁄or support for pregnant women and, for each one, what are the details of: (a) how many women attended the antenatal classes⁄support services in 2008-09; (b) how many of them were public patients; (c) how much was charged for attending the classes? Answer— I am advised: (a) and (b) Statistics are not routinely collected by all Area Health Services on the number of attendees at classes or on the public or private patient status of women attending antenatal classes. (c) There are no set fees for antenatal class attendances. Fees charged vary across the Area Health Services and depend on issues such as class structure, time of day and the type staff delivering the program. In many cases fee waivers or various concessions may also be available to Health Care Card Holders or patients reporting financial difficulties. *9250 STATE RAIL LAND AT LAVENDER BAY—Mrs Jillian Skinner asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— In relation to land owned by State Rail in Lavender Bay:

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(1) Who owns the Railway Land which includes Lot 120 in DP 870371 and Lot 3 in DP 874703 Lavender Bay which is linked by tunnel, to the western side of McMahon's Point, adjacent to Sawmillers Reserve, and continues past Dumbarton and Munro Streets, and then as Lot 2 in DP 803724 over John Street into more State Rail land until it merges with the North Shore Line adjacent to Carr Street Waverton? (2) (a) Does Rail Corp lease the Railway corridor used as a shunting yard for surplus trains in off-peak times at Lavender Bay and Waverton from the Government? (b) If so, when does this lease expire? (3) What does the Government intend to happen to this land when the lease expires? Answer— I am advised: (1) The land in question is owned by RailCorp. (2) and (3) There is no lease over the land. *9251 REMOVAL OF ROADSIDE SIGNAGE—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— What plans does the NSW Government have to remove unnecessary roadside signage on the Harbour Bridge pertaining to the now redundant toll gates? Answer— I am advised the Roads and Traffic Authority will review current signage on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and remove any redundant signs, by the end of April 2010. *9252 REPOSSESSION ORDERS—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— How many residential properties in the Pittwater electorate did the Sheriff's office enforce repossession orders on during: (a) 2005-06; (b) 2006-07; (c) 2007-08; (d) 2008-09; (e) 2009-10 year to date? Answer— I am advised: The NSW Sheriff's Office does not record statistics by electorate. *9253 SCHOOLS PRODUCING SOLAR ENERGY—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Education and Training— (1) How many schools in NSW currently produce solar energy? (2) What assistance and⁄or incentives does the NSW Government provide to these schools producing solar energy? (3) What plans does the NSW Government have to further encourage schools to adopt renewable energy practices? Answer— (1) There are currently 236 NSW government schools that produce solar energy. (2) The majority of solar power systems installed at NSW government schools under the Federal Government's Building the Education Revolution program will incorporate buy-back meters through which the NSW Government will reimburse schools with a minimum of 60 cents for every kilowatt hour generated by the solar power system. This initiative applies to schools that meet the criteria of being a small site energy customer. (3) The Department of Education and Training has a goal of having 1,500 schools with solar panels by 2015. In addition to its support of Federal Government initiatives to provide NSW government schools with solar panels, the Department also provides schools with a variety of resources, including curriculum support, contract assistance and an intranet site advising schools on the benefits of solar power, rainwater tanks and other energy efficient opportunities.

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*9254 UPGRADE OF INTERSECTION AT CATHERINE FIELDS ROAD—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— In relation to Camden Valley Way and the intersection at Catherine Fields Road: (1) What has been done to bring the intersection at Catherine Fields Road up to a satisfactory level of safety? (2) How much money is required to upgrade the intersection for each financial year from 2009-2010 to 2011-2012? (3) What is the proposed timeline for upgrade of the intersection? Answer— I am advised: (1) to (3) In June 2008, the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) undertook interim road safety work at the Catherine Fields Road intersection in Camden Valley Way by providing a painted right turn turning bay for south bound traffic. The RTA is also proposing to adjust the intersection, which will improve safety as part of its plans to upgrade Camden Valley Way. The RTA has not carried out detailed design work and therefore is unable to provide a cost estimate for this intersection upgrade. *9255 ACTUAL AND AUTHORISED POLICE STRENGTH—Mr Richard Torbay asked the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— (1) What is the actual and authorised police strength at the Local Area Commands within the Northern Tablelands electorate, they being the New England, Barwon and Oxley Area Commands? (2) Of those "actual strength" officers how many are currently on long-term leave for more than six weeks (sick leave, leave without pay, extended leave, maternity⁄paternity⁄family leave) and not available for duty? (3) What is the breakdown of the type of leave being taken by those officers not available for duty and the number of officers in each leave category? (4) How many officers are currently on sick leave for a period longer than six weeks and how long has each officer been unfit for work? (5) What positions and station location do those officers occupy? (6) How many officers are currently on secondment to other duties? (7) What steps have been taken to restore these commands to full operational strength? Answer— Information about police numbers - both authorised and actual strength - is available on the NSW Police website: www.police.nsw.gov.au Staffing allocations and leave management within a Local Area Command are matters for the Local Area Commander. The NSW Police Force continually monitors and analyses workloads and policing data to ensure the equitable distribution of policing strengths across the state. *9256 CORRESPONDENCE FORWARDED BY NSAHS—Mr Ray Williams asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— With respect to correspondence addressed to the then Minister for Health Morris Iemma on 16 June 2004 and forwarded by the NSAHS to NSW Health on 21 June 2004: (1) Who in NSW Health was this document forwarded to and on what date was this document forwarded to the Minister? (2) Was M04⁄6345, the briefing document to the Minister written by Patricia O'Farrell and sent by the NSAHS, written and sent before the NSAHS had identified any errors in their earlier report to the Minister of 17 May 2004? (3) Is the Minister aware of errors, other than information concerning Dr Sweeting, present within paragraphs 11 to 16 of the NSAHS document dated 17 May 2004? (4) Did the Member for Riverstone John Aquilina, previous Minister for Health Reba Meagher and then Premier Morris Iemma, fail to disclose important information about this case, which identified unacceptable behaviour by Robyn Kruk, a former Director General of NSW Health and Steven Penning, an external legal counsel for the NSAHS? Answer— (1) to (4) It is not in the public interest to continue to allocate resources to respond to historical questions relating to the management of this grievance, all of which involve events that occurred in 2004.

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I am advised that these questions raise issues that the Department of Health has already responded to, as honestly and accurately as possible given the passage of time, or are not relevant to the final resolution of this matter. A solicitor representing the client has made a submission for compensation, and this has been responded to by the Department. The Department has not received any further correspondence from the client's legal advisor. *9257 DISMISSAL OF TAFE TEACHER—Mr Ray Williams asked the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— In relation to Mr Richard Gibbs, a TAFE teacher from Blacktown College of TAFE, who was dismissed on Christmas Eve in 2009 after Mr Gibbs made a number of disclosures to TAFE, the NSW Ombudsman and ICAC about nepotism and the falsification of student records in TAFE: (1) Why was Mr Gibbs dismissed for trying to gain an educational advantage for students in Western Sydney? (2) As this dismissal constitutes corrupt conduct, has the Premier referred this potential corrupt conduct to ICAC? (3) Is the Premier aware that the dismissal of Mr Gibbs may constitute a breach of the Protected Disclosures Act? (4) Has this possible breach of the Protected Disclosures Act been referred to the NSW Ombudsman? (5) Does the Premier have faith in the administration of protected disclosures by TAFE NSW? Answer— It would not be appropriate to comment on the details of particular allegations of corruption or matters that are alleged to be the subject of a protected disclosure. Any person who believes they have evidence of corruption can and should provide that material to the Independent Commission Against Corruption. *9258 MONEY LOST BY CLIENTS OF SOLICITORS—Mr Ray Williams asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— In relation to solicitor John Bradfield who has been struck off and whose actions are currently under investigation: (1) Have preliminary investigations revealed that of the many hundreds of people who had their entire life savings stolen prior to 1 October 2005, only those who were investors prior to 1 October 2005 have a chance of making claims against the Law Society? (2) Are those clients losing funds or involved in transactions after 1 October 2005 ineligible to claim? (3) What laws pertaining to the protection of money lost by clients of solicitors were changed after 1 October 2005 and why? Answer— I am advised: (1) and (2) Under section 653 of the Legal Profession Act (2004) a Receiver appointed to a law practice reports to the Supreme Court and⁄or the Law Society. Information about the claims process is available on the NSW Law Society website. Any affected person may make a claim. However, the success of each claim will depend on the relevant legislative provisions applying at the time the investment was made, and whether claimants sought legal or financial services from Mr Bradfield. (3) The Legal Profession Act 1987 was repealed and replaced by the Legal Profession Act 2004 and the Legal Profession Regulation 2005 on 1 October 2005. As part of the National Model Law project, the replacement Act makes the Fidelity Fund provisions consistent with other Australian states and territories.

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*9259 GROUP HOMES AND ABILITY OPTIONS—Mr Richard Amery asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— (1) What are the arrangements between the Department of Disability Services and an organisation entitled "Ability Options"? (2) Does the department fund Ability Options to manage group homes in the general community? (3) How many of the group homes referred to in the question above are in the Mount Druitt electorate? (4) (a) Does the department monitor the performance of community groups who manage the group homes? (b) If so, what does the department actually do to monitor these organisations? Answer— (1) Ability Options Ltd has a current funding agreement with Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) to provide a range of disability services in NSW. (2) The funding provided by ADHC to Ability Options Ltd includes specific funds for the provision of group home accommodation services for people with a disability. (3) Ability Options Ltd operates six group home services in the Mount Druitt Electorate that are funded by ADHC. (4) (a) Yes. (b) ADHC undertakes ongoing review of an organisation's performance, management systems and accountability requirements against its Funding Agreement(s). Monitoring is based on an annual compliance return completed by the organisation that addresses: Legislation; Policy and Standards; Financial Statements and Acquittals; Minimum Data Set reporting; Insurance and Risk Management; Compliance with the terms of the Funding Agreement; and Service Feedback and Complaints. A contract manager from the relevant ADHC regional office follows up directly with the organisation on issues or anomalies identified in its annual compliance return. *9260 REDUCTION IN CORRECTIVE SERVICES STAFF—ALBURY—Mr Greg Aplin asked the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— Following the recent decision to reduce Corrective Services staff in Albury: (1) What responsibilities will now be redirected to Local Area Command police officers? (2) What number of staff hours will Police now be forced to roster for roles formerly undertaken by Corrective Services personnel? (3) Has additional funding been provided to cover the costs of performing these additional duties on top of normal police duties? (4) Will extra police officers be transferred or allocated to the Albury Local Area Command to meet the additional workload? (5) If no additional funding or staff are to be allocated, what will be the impact of redirecting police officers away from general duties in Albury? Answer— I refer the Member to the response to Written Question No. 9261, provided by the Minister for Corrective Services, regarding this issue. *9262 ADVERTISING ON BUSES—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— What controls does the Government have in place regarding advertising on buses, specifically relating to products aimed at youth, such as "alcopops"? Answer— I am advised: The controls the Government has in place regarding advertising on buses are outlined under Clause 29.3 of the Metropolitan and Outer-Metropolitan Bus System Contracts which are available on NSW Transport and Infrastructure's website at http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/busreform/metro-contract-downloads.html. *9263 INFRINGEMENT NOTICES ISSUED—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— For each of the past three years, how many infringements have been issued relating to improper use of

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the T3 lane along: (a) Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation; (b) Spit Road; (c) Military Road? Answer— The State Debt Recovery Office within the Office of State Revenue deals with traffic infringement notices. I suggest the Honourable Member's question is more appropriately addressed to the Treasurer, within whose portfolio the Office of State Revenue resides. *9265 TREES (DISPUTES BETWEEN NEIGHBOURS) ACT—Mr Mike Baird asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— Will the Minister provide an update on the review of the Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act particularly in relation to the banning of Leighton Green pine? Answer— I am advised: The review of the Act was completed at the end of 2009. I refer the member to the review report which is available on the Lawlink website. *9266 QUALIFIED AUDIT REPORTS—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— Given your advice that the Division of Local Government was still receiving and reviewing the 2008⁄09 financial reports and as such could not yet provide a number (Question 8635): (1) Will the Minister provide an update on how many councils have qualified audit reports in 2009? (2) Out of those councils that have received a qualified audit report, how many have been followed up by his department? Answer— I provide the following details in response to your questions: (1) There were 41 general purpose councils and 2 county councils that received qualified financial statements in 2008-09. (2) The Division of Local Government reviews the financial statements of all NSW councils. The reviews take into consideration not only the reasons for the qualified audits, but also operating surpluses or losses, liquidity, the level of debt, the level ofoutstanding rates and annual changes, the condition of assets. The Division of Local Government has advised me that it has reviewed the financial statements of all 43 councils that received qualified reports. *9267 LAND TAX COMPLAINTS—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Special Minister of State— (1) How many complaints has the Office of State Revenue received regarding land tax over the past three years? (2) Does the Minister believe the increase in land tax receipts, from $1.9 billion in 2007-08 to $2.4 billion this year is excessive? (3) How many applications for hardship provisions for the payment of land tax has the Office of State Revenue received for each of the past three years? (4) How many of these applications have been refused? (5) What are the criteria for hardship provisions for the payment of land tax? (6) Are applicants permitted to be present at the hardship hearings? (7) Are reasons provided for decisions made at hardship hearings? (8) Can decisions made at hardship hearings be appealed? Answer— I am advised: Over the past three years, the Office of State Revenue received 57 complaints regarding land tax through its client feedback facility.

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The Tax Hardship Review Board has received 18 applications from land tax clients seeking hardship relief over the past three years. Thirteen of these applications were refused. Information about the Board is available on the Office of State Revenue website. *9268 BURNT BRIDGE CREEK DEVIATION—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— (1) Is the RTA aware of the poor condition of the Burnt Bridge Creek deviation in Balgowlah? (2) Is any work scheduled to repair this road? (3) Has any work occurred on this road over the past 10 years? (4) Is the RTA aware of the high level of noise caused by traffic on this road? (5) What is the RTA doing to mitigate noise caused by traffic on this road? Answer— I am advised: (1) The RTA is aware of the condition of the Burnt Bridge Creek deviation at Balgowlah through its periodic inspection process. The RTA has identified a limited area of the pavement that is showing signs of deterioration on the surface. (2) At present, there is no specific pavement work scheduled for the Burnt Bridge Creek deviation. (3) The southbound kerb lane was resurfaced in June 2007 as part of the Bus Priority Program. (4) A few isolated areas may have a slight increase in noise due to changes in the surface of the pavement. (5) There are existing noise walls on many sections of the western side of Burnt Bridge Creek deviation that have been installed as a proactive mitigation measure by the RTA. *9269 HARBOUR BRIDGE TOLL—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— (1) Is it equitable that motorists using the M4 are exempt from a toll and yet motorists using the Harbour Bridge were burdened with a higher toll last year? (2) Have Sydney residents that live north of the Harbour Bridge received any additional public transport since the "time-of-day tolling" on the Harbour Bridge was introduced? Answer— I am advised: (1) No. Apart from maintenance, there are no significant financial liabilities for the M4 corridor, while part of the revenues from the Sydney Harbour Bridge toll are used to pay the cost of providing the Sydney Harbour Tunnel. (2) Since 'time of day tolling' was introduced on 27 January 2009 the Government has introduced a number of additional public transport services for residents living north of the Harbour Bridge. These include: • An additional 40 buses on the road on the North Shore and the Northern Beaches as part of the Government's Growth Buses Program. • Commencement of Metrobus Route 20 between Artarmon and Mascot via the CBD. This link offers passengers a 10 minute peak hour service and 15 minute off peak service. Metrobus Route 30 linking Mosman to Sydenham via the CBD commenced on 28 March 2010 at the same frequency. • New bus networks for the inner north, the northern beaches and the upper north shore were implemented over the course of 2009, providing passengers with more direct services, simpler route numbering on major bus corridors, improved integration of rail and bus connections, extra weekend evening services, better connections to Macquarie Park and Lane Cove and additional wheelchair accessible services on most routes. • The new bus networks have also provided a new link to Manly Hospital for Dee Why, Brookvale and Balgowlah residents and a new off peak service linking retirement villages in the Cromer and Wheeler Heights area with Warringah Mall, a faster full-time city service for Cromer residents, additional services on Military Road on weekends and increased access to buses at the park'n'ride facility at Warriewood. • The new $2.3 billion Epping to Chatswood Rail came into service on 23 February 2009, connecting Epping and Chatswood stations via twin underground rail tunnels and three brand-new stations at Macquarie University, Macquarie Park and North Ryde. On average, more than 8,000 customers have been using the three new stations each weekday. • The number of peak train services operating on the lower North Shore has increased from 14 to 18 trains per hour in the peak, providing approximately 3,600 additional seats. • Four additional off peak services per hour on the lower North Shore between 9am and

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11.30am provide between 1,800 and 3,600 additional seats per hour. • There has also been a build up of selected 6-car trains to 8-car trains on the North Shore line to increase capacity. • On the Northern line an increase in the off peak service from 2 to 4 trains per hour between 9am and 11.30am, provide an additional 1,800 seats per hour. • There has also been a build up of all remaining selected 6-car trains to 8-car trains on the Northern line to increase capacity. *9270 BIOMETRIC SCANNING—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— (1) Why does the RTA use biometric scanning for drivers' licences? (2) Why is this mandatory? (3) Is there an option available to drivers who do not consent to biometric scanning? Answer— I am advised: (1) The RTA uses facial recognition technology for identity fraud investigation and verification of customers' identity. (2) To improve the security and integrity of NSW driver licences by ensuring no person is recorded with more than one identity on the RTA database. (3) No. All images collected are compared with other images already existing in the database. *9271 ASSISTANCE FOR PENSIONERS—Mr Craig Baumann asked the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform— (1) What is the NSW Government doing to assist pensioners and low-income earners pay their rising electricity bills? (2) What is the Government's reasoning for the recent increase in electricity bills? Answer— I am advised that: (1) The NSW Government recognises that electricity price rises come at a difficult time for many NSW pensioners and families. The Government has developed and implemented a number of measures to assist pensioners and other customers. The former Pensioner Energy Rebate was replaced by the new Energy Rebate on 1 July 2009. The Government has announced an additional $48 million over two years to extend and increase the Energy Rebate. From 1 July 2010, the Energy Rebate will be increased to $145 per year. And from 1 July 2011, it will increase again to $161 per year. These higher amounts reflect the average rise in regulated retail electricity prices. In addition, the Life Support Rebate was expanded in late 2009 and a new Medical Energy Rebate was introduced on 1 January 2010. The Government has increased the assistance available to pensioners and other households through the Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) scheme. The Government is also expanding support for financial counselling services that can help customers free of charge. (2) The setting of retail regulated prices is the responsibility of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal. This independent and transparent process was set up by the Greiner Government in 1992. *9272 LEGAL ACTIONS—Mr Craig Baumann asked the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— (1) How many times has the NSW Department of Housing been taken to the NSW Consumer, Traders and Tenancy Tribunal for: (a) delays in maintenance repairs; (b) unsatisfactory maintenance repairs; (c) other? (2) Of those, how many times has the NSW Department of Housing been taken to the NSW Consumer, Traders and Tenancy Tribunal regarding tenants and⁄or houses in the Port Stephens electorate regarding: (a) delays in maintenance repairs;

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(b) unsatisfactory maintenance repairs; (c) other? Answer— (1) and (2) The Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal hears and determines applications from social housing providers, social housing tenants and occupants. I have been advised that the Tribunal publishes figures in its Annual Report on applications to the Tribunal. *9273 ARCHITECTURE INDUSTRY AWARDS—Mr Craig Baumann asked the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— (1) To which awards was the Minister referring when he claimed recent public housing projects, announced as part of the economic stimulus package, had been recognised with architecture industry awards in a Newcastle Herald editorial on 22 January 2010? (2) How many architecture industry awards have the claimed recent public housing projects, announced as part of the economic stimulus package, won? Answer— (1) and (2) This is an incorrect reference to what I was actually claiming. NSW social housing has won prestigious architectural awards including: 2005 HIA Victoria Special Commendation Winner Jacaranda Street Albury. 2006 HIA Hunter Award Winner Special Purpose Housing Category - 52-54 Gorokan Drive, Gorokan. 2008 UDIA NSW Award Winner Medium Density Category - Buller Street, North Parramatta. 2008 HIA NSW Award Winner Outdoor and Pools Category - Blandville Court Gladesville upgrade. 2009 HIA NSW Award Winner Special Purpose Housing - Markey Street, Guildford. A fact sheet on Housing NSW's award winning properties can be found on www.housing.nsw.gov.au *9274 ZONED RESIDENTIAL BLOCKS—Mr Craig Baumann asked the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— (1) How many zoned and developed residential blocks are there in the Sydney metropolitan area? (2) How many zoned undeveloped residential blocks are there in the Sydney metropolitan area? (3) How many people moved to Sydney in: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) 2009? Answer— (1) As at July 2009, the total number of dwellings in metropolitan Sydney (excluding the Central Coast) was estimated at 1,458,558 dwellings. (2) The Department does not record the number of zoned and undeveloped blocks in established parts of Sydney. However, as at July 2009, greenfield (undeveloped) stocks of zoned land had the potential for 68,636 dwellings. Some of this land already has water and waste water services available. (3) (a) In the year to 30 June 2007, the population of the Sydney Region (Sydney Statistical Division) is estimated to have grown by almost 63,000 people. Net migration gain contributed just under 29,000 of that growth and the balance was from natural increase (the balance of births over deaths). The net migration gain for Sydney is typically a combination of gain through overseas migration exceeding net loss from local people moving to other parts of Australia - in most years more residents of Sydney move to other parts of NSW and other States than move from those areas to Sydney. (b) In the year to 30 June 2008, the population of the Sydney Region grew by about 55,000 with the net migration component estimated to be just over 19,000. (c) Data for the last year is not yet available for the Sydney region. *9275 EMERGENCY PHONES—Mr Craig Baumann asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— (1) Is the NSW Government responsible for the provision of emergency phones on major highways and

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freeways? (2) If so, how much did the NSW Government spend on the upkeep of these phones in: (a) 2006-07; (b) 2007-08; (c) 2008-09? (3) What arrangement does the NSW Government have with the NRMA regarding the redirection of calls made on the emergency phones? Answer— I am advised: (1) Yes. (2) (a) $226,000 (b) $218,000 (c) $335,000 (3) These phones are now connected to the NRMA with an agreement that motorists are provided assistance, irrespective of whether they are NRMA members. *9276 STUDIES AND PLANNING COSTS—Mr Craig Baumann asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— How much funding has the NSW Government expended on studies and planning for upgrading the Pacific Highway between the F3 and the Queensland border? Answer— I am advised: From July 1996 to February 2010 (inclusive), approximately $249 million has been spent on preconstruction activities for upgrading of the Pacific Highway from the F3 Freeway to the Queensland border. *9277 CANCELLATION OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION—Mr Craig Baumann asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— What documentation does the Roads and Traffic Authority require to cancel a vehicle registration? Answer— Information regarding the cancellation of vehicle registrations is available on the Roads and Traffic Authority website at www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/cancelyourrego.html *9278 FISHING BUSINESSES BUYBACK—Mr Craig Baumann asked the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— Given your advice that 117 business offered to surrender their fishing businesses in the Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Parks buy out program (Question 7341): (1) On what grounds did the NSW Government refuse to buy out those businesses which were not bought out? (2) Were those unsuccessful businesses given a right of appeal? (3) If so, what did that process involve? (4) If not, why not? (5) Was the PSGLMP buy-out scheme a one-off or will there be additional buy-outs? Answer— (1) NSW Government received more offers from fishers to surrender their fishing businesses than was required for the buy out. The fishing businesses that operated in the affected fisheries and that were most affected by the marine park zoning plan and represented value for money were accepted. (2) No specific appeal process was included as part of the buy out program, however fishers have the right to appeal to the NSW Ombudsman. (3) N⁄A (4) NSW Government made it clear that no business was guaranteed a buy-out and it had sole discretion to accept or not accept offers of voluntary surrender of fishing businesses. In addition, an independent probity advisor considered the process was appropriate and met the highest probity standards, namely, fairness, accountability and transparency. (5) There is no further buy out planned.

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*9279 MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES—Mr Steve Cansdell asked the Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— In relation to the lack of a full-time mental health facility in the Clarence Valley: (1) Is the Minister aware of the lack of mental health services in the Clarence Valley to cope with the number of mentally ill, which is a growing problem, and if so what plan does the government have to address this issue? (2) Is the Minister aware the full-time mental health facilities located at Lismore and Coffs Harbour are over an hour's drive from most areas in the Clarence Valley? Answer— I refer the Member to my response on this issue in respect to Written Question LA 9204. *9280 COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— In relation to the Audited Financial Statements of the Community Relations Commission contained in Annual Report 2008-2009 and given your advice that other running expenses were items required to assist the operations of the Community Relations Commission not otherwise particularised (Question 9060): (1) What were the main items required to assist the operations of the Community Relations Commission that were purchased under the "Other running expenses" expenditure line item? (2) What was the total cost of the main components of the "Other running expenses" expenditure line item as identified above? (3) What was the nature of the legal services undertaken by contractors? (4) What was the cost of the legal services component of the total cost of contractors retained by the Community Relations Commission? Answer— (1) I am advised that the other running cost line item for 2008-09 was $809,000. I am told the main components of this expenditure line item were advertising expenses, internet charges, computer software, hospitality and consultants. (2) I am advised that the total cost of main components of the Commission's other running costs line item identified in 1 above, was $456,000. (3) I am advised that the legal services undertaken by contractors relate mainly to recovery action. (4) I am advised that the legal services component total was $3,000. *9281 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—OFFICE OF VOLUNTEERING—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Small Business, Minister for Volunteering, Minister for Youth, Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs— (1) What steps are currently undertaken by the Office of Volunteering to comply with s.3 (5) of the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000? (2) What is the total cost of providing written material by the Office of Volunteering for multilingual support to comply with s.3 (5) of the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000 during: (a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09; (c) financial year 2009-10 to date? (3) What is the total cost of providing multilingual telephone support services by the Office of Volunteering to comply with s.3 (5) of the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000 during: (a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09; (c) financial year 2009-10 to date? (4) What is the total cost of providing internet-based support services by the Office of Volunteering to comply with s.3 (5) of the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000 during: (a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09;

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(c) financial year 2009-10 to date? (5) What support services, other than written material, internet support or telephone support, are provided by the Office of Volunteering to comply with s.3 (5) of the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000? (6) What is the total cost of providing other support services by the Office of Volunteering to comply with s.3 (5) of the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000 during: (a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09; (c) financial year 2009-10 to date? Answer— I am advised that the Office of Volunteering is compliant with the principles outlined in Section 3 of the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000. The importance of multiculturalism is recognised and valued by all NSW government agencies, which are required to make the principles part of their core business through the development of a Multicultural Policies and Services Plan. The cost to the Office of Volunteering of providing services to comply with the principles cannot be determined. *9282 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL—Mr Victor Dominello asked the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Small Business, Minister for Volunteering, Minister for Youth, Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs— (1) What steps are currently undertaken by the Youth Advisory Council to comply with s.3 (5) of the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000? (2) What is the total cost of providing written material by the Youth Advisory Council for multilingual support to comply with s.3 (5) of the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000 during: (a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09; (c) financial year 2009-10 to date? (3) What is the total cost of providing multilingual telephone support services by the Youth Advisory Council to comply with s.3 (5) of the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000 during: (a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09; (c) financial year 2009-10 to date? (4) What is the total cost of providing internet-based support services by the Youth Advisory Council to comply with s.3 (5) of the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000 during: (a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09; (c) financial year 2009-10 to date? (5) What support services, other than written material, internet support or telephone support, are provided by the Youth Advisory Council to comply with s.3 (5) of the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000? (6) What is the total cost of providing other support services by the Youth Advisory Council to comply with s.3 (5) of the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000 during: (a) financial year 2007-08; (b) financial year 2008-09; (c) financial year 2009-10 to date? Answer— I am advised that the Youth Advisory Council is compliant with the principles outlined in Section 3 of the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000.

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The importance of multiculturalism is recognised and valued by all NSW government agencies, which are required to make the principles part of their core business through the development of a Multicultural Policies and Services Plan. The cost to the Youth Advisory Council of providing services to comply with the principles cannot be determined. *9283 CHILDREN REMOVED FROM THEIR FAMILY OR PRIMARY CARE GIVER—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— (1) Of all children removed from their family or primary care giver, how many were removed only after the implementation of a care plan or parenting order in: (a) 2008-09; (b) to date in 2009-10? (2) What percentage of children from African families were removed in: (a) 2008-09; (b) to date in 2009-10? (3) How does this compare with the representation of the African community in the children's population of New South Wales? (4) What percentage of children from Arabic families were removed in: (a) 2008-09; (b) to date in 2009-10? (5) How does this compare with the representation of the Arabic community in the children's population of New South Wales? (6) What percentage of children from refugee families were removed in: (a) 2008-09; (b) to date 2009-10? (7) How does this compare with the representation of children from a refugee background in the children's population of New South Wales? Answer— (1) Information relating to care plans or parenting orders is currently not available for reporting purposes. (2) Percentage of children and young people entering out-of-home care who were from families who identified as African: (a) Less than one per cent of children and young people entering out-of-home care during 2008⁄09; (b) Less than one per cent of children and young people entering out-of-home care during July- September 2009. (3) NSW Community Services does not hold demographic information on individual communities. (4) Percentage of children and young people entering out-of-home care who were from families who identified as Arabic: (a) Less than one per cent of children and young people entering out-of-home care during 2008⁄09; (b) Less than one per cent of children and young people entering out-of-home care during July- September 2009. (5) NSW Community Services does not hold demographic information on individual communities. (6) Information relating to the refugee status of children is currently not available for reporting purposes. (7) NSW Community Services does not hold demographic information on individual communities. NOTES: • Children and young people from African or African families have been identified based on their country of birth or language other than English spoken at home. • The latest available information for 2009⁄10 is July-September quarter. Information for July- September 2009 was extracted from the CIW production environment which is a dynamic environment updated on a daily basis. Therefore, this information cannot be exactly reproduced. *9284 CHILDREN REMOVED AT BIRTH—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— How many children have been removed at birth by Community Services in: (a) 2007; (b) 2008;

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(c) 2009; (d) year to date? Answer— (a) 2006-07: 215 children entered out-of-home care within one month of their birth; (b) 2007-08: 318 children entered out-of-home care within one month of their birth; (c) 2008-09: 363 children entered out-of-home care within one month of their birth; (d) year to date: In the period from 1 July 2009 to 28 February 2010, 234 children entered out-of- home care within one month of their birth. *9285 PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES CASEWORKERS—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— (1) Why did Michael Walton, former Child Protection Caseworker at the Community Services Helpline, not receive formal monthly supervision in accordance with Community Services policies and procedures? (2) As the Minister recently informed the House that "best endeavours" were being taken to ensure caseworkers received formal monthly supervision in accordance with Community Services policies and procedures, what are the details of the nature of these "endeavours" and what was done to ensure compliance with supervision policies and procedures? (3) Given that the Director-General of Human Services, Jennifer Mason, recently advised Michael Walton that he was provided with informal professional supervision on an almost daily basis: (a) Does the department have a definition of what constitutes "informal professional supervision"? (b) What defines "informal professional supervision"? (c) How is the amount of informal professional supervision provided to caseworkers monitored? (4) How can Community Services be confident that informal professional was allegedly provided to Michael Walton on an almost daily basis when his team leaders attest they did not follow Community Services policies and procedures in providing him with formal monthly professional supervision? Answer— (1) Mr Walton had contact with either his direct supervisor or a manager of an equivalent level on an almost daily basis, and these managers provided Mr Walton with guidance and feedback. (2) Community Services has in place a Performance Management Framework based on the requirements of the Public Sector Employment and Management Act 2002 and its Regulation, Premier's Department Performance Management Policy and Guidelines 1998 and Premier's Department Guidelines for Dealing with Unsatisfactory Performance 2003. Part of this framework is the Personal Planning and Review (PPR) process which is undertaken by every Community Services employee. As part of the induction process, new employees receive training around Community Services' human resources policies including the PPR process. Employees who manage other staff are given management training and opportunities to build on their management skills. Supervisors are provided with specific guides as to how to meet their supervisory duties. Staff complete an annual PPR Agreement during July⁄August. This Agreement outlines the staff member's day to day work, key result areas for the coming 12 month period, any learning and development they may need as well as how often they will come together with their Manager for supervision. Corporate Human Resources monitors compliance with the completion of all aspects of the PPR process and reports regularly to the Executive. (3) "Informal supervision" means that Mr Walton interacted with his supervisor or another manager on an almost daily basis and was given assistance and support in his caseworker role. The PPR Step by Step Guidelines for Supervisors states that 'both informal and formal meetings should be held' and that 'informal meetings' include day to day communication with the staff member about any aspect of their work. The support and assistance given to Mr Walton meets the criteria of 'informal meetings' which are included in the PPR process. (4) Community Services - like all government agencies - has a range of policies and processes in place that aim to ensure that employees receive the assistance they need to be effective and satisfied in their chosen role. PPR is a process aimed at standardising the type of support and supervision given to Community Services employees. A supervisor's compliance with the process is not the only indicator that the intended outcomes cannot be otherwise achieved.

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Following Mr Walton's complaint, enquiries were made with appropriate staff and Community Services is satisfied that Mr Walton was provided with the level of support and assistance that the PPR process aims to facilitate. *9286 DEMOUNTABLE CLASSROOMS—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Minister for Education and Training— Which government schools have demountable classrooms in the electorates of: (a) Terrigal; (b) Gosford; (c) The Entrance; (d) Wyong? Answer— (a) Terrigal: Avoca Beach Public School Brisbania Public School Copacabana Public School Empire Bay Public School Erina Heights Public School Erina High School Holgate Public School Kincumber High School Kincumber Public School Terrigal High School Terrigal Public School Wamberal Public School Woodport Public School (b) Gosford: Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus Central Mangrove Public School Chertsey Public School Ettalong Public School Gosford High School Gosford Public School Henry Kendall High School Kariong Public School Peats Ridge Public School Point Clare Public School Somersby Public School Spencer Public School Umina Public School Woy Woy Public School (c) The Entrance: Bateau Bay Public School Brooke Avenue Public School Glenvale School Lisarow High School Lisarow Public School

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Narara Valley High School Ourimbah Public School The Entrance Public School Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Tuggerah Public School (d) Wyong: Berkeley Vale Public School Blue Haven Public School Chittaway Bay Public School Gorokan High School Gorokan Public School Hope Town School Kanwal Public School Northlakes High School Northlakes Public School Tacoma Public School Toukley Public School Tuggerawong Public School Wadalba Community School Woongarrah Public School Wyong Grove Public School *9287 SEX OFFENDERS IN PUBLIC HOUSING—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— What is the total number of court-ordered reportable sex offenders currently residing in public housing in: (a) Gosford Local Government Area: (b) Wyong Local Government Area? Answer— I am advised that when the NSW Child Protection Register was created, it was Parliament's intention that the information held on the Register should not be available to the public. This includes a breakdown of the numbers of registrable persons living within a particular area. *9288 MALICIOUS DAMAGE AND GRAFFITI CHARGES—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— How many people were charged with malicious damage or graffiti offences in (i) 2008 and (ii) 2009 in the electorates of: (a) Terrigal; (b) Gosford; (c) Wyong; (d) The Entrance? Answer— The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) analyses NSW recorded crime statistics. I suggest the Honourable Member's question is more appropriately addressed to the Attorney General, within whose portfolio the Bureau resides. *9289 BINALONG POLICE STATION—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— (1) Is the NSW Police Goulburn Local Area Command considering the option of moving the two police officers, currently resident in the Binalong police residence, to Yass because of maintenance concerns with the residence? (2) When was the Binalong police residence last refurbished?

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(3) If the police officers are moved, will the Minister give permission for community groups such as the Binalong Volunteer Rescue Association to retain access to facilities at the police station, which have been used for some 30 years? Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me: (1) No. (2) Significant repairs were made to the residence in 2002. (3) Not applicable. *9290 REGIONAL SOLICITOR PROGRAM—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— (1) What was the reason for the termination of the Regional Solicitor Program in Cowra? (2) Why was no consultation carried out with legal firms undertaking work under this program prior to its termination? (3) Given that the final report on the evaluation of the scheme, produced by URBIS, has been with the Legal Aid Commission since November 2009, why has it not been released to participating firms? (4) Will the Attorney General provide me with a copy of this report? (5) If not, what is his reason for refusing to release this report? (6) Given that local assessment of the termination of the Regional Solicitor Program reveals that some 80 clients, mostly low income women seeking custody of their children in the Family Court, will now be unable to obtain any legal representation, will the Attorney General restore the program in Cowra under its original contract criteria? Answer— I am advised: (1) The Regional Solicitor Program in Cowra ended because funding provided by the Public Purpose Fund had been exhausted. Legal Aid NSW did not seek further funding because an independent evaluation indicated that it was more costly than other options for delivering legal assistance in regional areas. Legal Aid is still available in Cowra. (2) Participating firms were consulted as part of the independent evaluation of the Program. (3) The report was emailed to participating firms on 15 December 2009. (4) Yes. (5) N/A. (6) The decision to end the Program is one for the independent Legal Aid Commission. However, legal firms in the Cowra region will continue to be eligible to apply for grants of legal aid on behalf of their clients and, where legal aid is approved, to be paid for work in accordance with the Legal Aid NSW fee scale on the same basis as firms across the State. *9291 COUNTRY TOWNS WATER AND SEWERAGE SCHEME—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— With reference to the Country Towns Water and Sewerage Scheme (CTWSS): (1) How many applications for funding from the CTWSS were received by the department during: (a) 2003-04; (b) 2004-05; (c) 2005-06 (d) 2006-07; (e) 2007-08; (f) 2008-09; and (g) between 31 July 2009 and 23 February 2010? (2) By how many of each of these applications has been either partially or fully funded during: (a) 2003-04; (b) 2004-05; (c) 2005-06 (d) 2006-07; (e) 2007-08; (f) 2008-09; and (g) between 31 July 2009 and 23 February 2010?

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(3) As of 23 February 2010, how many applications for funding from the CTWSS have been received, prioritised high enough to be funded but have not yet been funded? (4) As of 23 February 2010, how many applications for funding from the CTWSS have been received and have not been prioritised high enough to be funded? Answer— (1) and (2) The Government is meeting its election commitment with a boost of $160 million to the Country Towns Water Supply and Sewerage Program. This brings the total funding for the program to over $1.1 billion. Grants enable local water utilities to proceed with tenders and contracts. Actual expenditure of approved funds is incurred as local water authorities submit tax invoices to the NSW Office of Water for payment on achieving project milestones. These payments can range over a period of 6-36 months, depending on project size and achievement of milestones. The NSW Office of Water records identify the following number of grants issued: Financial year Grants issued 2004-05 57 2005-06 28 2006-07 53 2007-08 74 2008-09 58 2009-10 Financial year figures will be finalised at the end of the financial year (3) and (4) The CTWSS program is a long-term program that will provide over $1.1 billion to local water utilities. Between now and the end of the program an additional 58 projects are scheduled to be funded. Current program rules require utilities to complete all their preconstruction activities including environmental approvals and tender documents, and to be ready to call tenders. Any applications that are premature are not accepted for consideration until these requirements have been met. *9292 RESURFACING OF ROADWAY—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— In relation to the stretch of road between Crosslands Road and Arcadia Road, Galston (that is, Galston Road) what explanation can be given for the poor result of recent resurfacing, and how and when will this be rectified? Answer— I am advised: The selected treatment was a two stage process of initially strengthening the underlying layers and subsequently laying the final surface of asphalt. Unfortunately, unexpected weather conditions, just after the completion of the first stage, caused issues with the temporary sealed surface. The final asphalt surface has now been laid to complete the project. *9293 NURSING STUDENTS—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— For 2007, 2008 and 2009, what is the percentage of overseas nursing students in proportion to HSC (or TAFE completed course) students at: (a) UTS; (b) Sydney University; (c) Australian Catholic University? Answer— I am advised: The information sought is not held by NSW Health. *9294 YOUTH CONNECTIONS TENDER—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Education and Training— Which organisation(s) in the Hornsby electorate received the Youth Connections tender? Answer—

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This program is administered by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). I am advised that provisional information about tender outcomes is available on the DEEWR website. *9295 CALLS TO 000—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— How many calls were made to 000 in the Sutherland Shire Local Government Area in the following years: (a) 2008: (b) 2009: (c) year to date? Answer— Under the Telecommunications (Emergency Call Persons) Determination 1999 (Cth), Telstra is the provider of the Emergency Call service for Triple Zero (000). Telstra therefore has responsibility for providing the service which answers calls to 000, and transfers them, with relevant associated information, to the requested emergency service organisation. Questions relating to how many calls the 000 call service has received should be directed to Telstra or the Commonwealth Ministerfor Broadband,Communicationsand the Digital Economy. *9296 DEMOUNTABLE CLASSROOMS—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Minister for Education and Training— (1) How many demountable classrooms are located at government schools in the Cronulla electorate? (2) At which schools are these classrooms located? (3) Has the Department of Education and Training completed its annual review of the allocation of demountable classrooms? (4) If so, which government schools in the Cronulla electorate will have a demountable classroom removed? Answer— (1) There are 20 demountable classrooms at schools in the Cronulla electorate. (2) The classrooms are located at Burraneer Bay Public School, Caringbah Public School, Lilli Pilli Public School, Miranda North Public School, Woolooware High School and Yowie Bay Public School. (3) I am advised that the review was scheduled for completion on 26 March 2010 however I am yet to be advised of the outcome of that review. (4) See above. *9297 ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY RENTED DWELLINGS—Ms Clover Moore asked the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— Given 26 per cent of residential dwellings in NSW are privately rented and there is an urgent need to improve residential sustainability: (1) What proportion of rebates provided to households under the NSW Home Saver Rebates program in 2008-2009 was claimed respectively by: (a) owner-occupiers; (b) private landlords; (c) private tenants? (2) What action is the Government taking to increase the uptake of NSW Home Saver Rebates by private landlords and private tenants? (3) What consideration has the Government given to establishing a rebate program for energy and water saving retrofits that is specifically targeted at residential rental properties? (4) What plans does the Government have for legislating minimum energy and water efficiency standards for existing residential rental properties? Answer— (1) Under the NSW Home Saver Rebates program, applicants are not required to identify if they are landlords. Previously, only applicants for washing machine rebates were required to identify if they were the owner or tenant. During 2008-09, the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water paid 8,045 rebates for washing machines, with 74 per cent being for property owners and 26 per cent for tenants. From January 2010, data on tenants and owners is being collected for all rebates.

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(2) Under the NSW Climate Change Fund, all NSW residents may apply for household rebates for rainwater tanks, climate-friendly hot water systems, hot water circulators, dual flush toilets and water efficient washing machines. Tenants can apply for a rebate for a washing machine, and for a hot water system or circulator, rainwater tank, or dual flush toilet, if they provide written permission from the landlord. (3) Renters can already apply for rebates under the NSW Home Saver Rebates program. (4) Under the National Strategy for Energy Efficiency, being developed by the Council of Australian Governments, a measure is being considered for mandatory disclosure of residential building energy, greenhouse and water performance at the time of sale or lease. More information is available at www.coag.org.au. The NSW Government is participating in this national approach. *9298 SOUTH SEA ISLANDER COMMUNITY RECOGNITION—Ms Clover Moore asked the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— Given NSW has a significant South Sea Islander community particularly in Sydney, the Northern Rivers region and the Riverina region, and that the 1992 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission "Call for Recognition" report found ongoing disadvantage: (1) What action has been taken by the NSW Government following Commonwealth recognition and former Premier Bob Carr's letter to Ministers about the South Sea Islander community to: (a) increase awareness of the South Sea Islander community's history and culture; (b) increase South Sea Islander people's access to services; (c) assist the South Sea Islander community with community development; (d) address discrimination and prejudice towards South Sea Islander people? (2) Will the NSW Government make a formal statement of recognition of the South Sea Islander community as a distinct ethnic group in NSW, as done by the Commonwealth in 1994 and the Queensland Government in 2000? (3) Will the NSW Government develop an Action Plan for removing disadvantage of the South Sea Islander community as done by the Queensland Government in 2001? Answer— I am advised: The NSW Government enacted The Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000 in 2001. The Act recognises the different linguistic, religious, racial and ethnic backgrounds of individuals and promotes the equal rights and opportunities of all NSW residents. The NSW Anti-Discrimination Board promotes anti-discrimination and equal opportunity principles and policies throughout NSW. South Sea Islander people are able to access the Board for advice and redress in relation to discrimination. The Multicultural Policies and Services Program requires all NSW government agencies to implement the principles of multiculturalism and ensure that their programs and services are accessible to all NSW residents, including South Sea Islander people. Agencies are required to report on their progress in line with the Program in their annual reports to Parliament. The NSW Government has been actively raising awareness on the South Sea Islander community's history and culture. The NSW Migration Heritage Centre, in partnership with the Tweed Shire Council, has initiated several projects including: • a book and exhibition entitled, The Other Side of the World: International Migration to the Tweed 1940s to 1960s. This project won the prestigious 2009 National Trust Heritage Award in the Cultural Heritage – Community Groups category; • a DVD of filmed oral histories with people from South Sea Islander and Sikh backgrounds, which will be completed in 2010; • an online exhibition, Objects Through Time, which features the labour history of South Sea Islanders. *9299 SALE OF 99-YEAR LEASES IN THE ROCKS AND DARLING HARBOUR—Ms Clover Moore asked the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— With regard to the sale of 99-year leases of properties in The Rocks and Darling Harbour, including the IMAX Theatre, Shangri-La Hotel and car parks: (1) How will the NSW Government ensure that sale of the leases will not result in a long-term loss of

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income, given the sites currently produce rental income? (2) Will the NSW Government set a price for the sale of leases that guarantees long-term profit from the sales? (3) Is the NSW Government committed to maintaining the properties in public ownership indefinitely? (4) Will the NSW Government create a fund to set aside income from these sales, similar to that proposed in 2008 with the sale of electricity assets, to ensure that revenue raised from the funds is reinvested in infrastructure and projects that will produce long-term community benefits? (5) If not, what guarantee will the NSW Government give to the NSW public that revenue raised from the sale of these leases will be reinvested in infrastructure and projects that will produce long-term community benefits? Answer— The divestment of these assets will be managed through an open and competitive process, overseen by a Steering Committee chaired by NSW Treasury. The revenue received will depend on the competitive tender process, but the Government's priority will be to maximise the financial return so that the money can be put where it is needed in frontline services and infrastructure. *9300 NEW TRAFFIC LIGHTS—MONA VALE ROAD—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— (1) What is the status of deliberations by the relevant RTA Advisory Committee regarding the possibility of installing a new set of traffic lights on Mona Vale Road in the vicinity of St Ives Showground? (2) What is the likely timeframe for installing any new traffic lights? Answer— I am advised: (1) and (2) New traffic lights are installed when the level of vehicular or pedestrian activity exceeds the established guidelines or when there is an adverse crash history that could be resolved by the installation of traffic lights. A recent investigation and crash analysis undertaken on Mona Vale Road at St Ives Showground, revealed that the installation of traffic lights at this location cannot be justified. *9301 USE OF INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL INVESTIGATORS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— (1) What consideration has been given by the NSW Government to using independent external investigators instead of internal investigators for investigations of Government departments and authorities? (2) What were the outcomes of those considerations? Answer— I am advised that: Government departments are able to engage externals to undertake investigations when, and if, the need arises. *9302 PROVISION OF CAR AND DRIVER—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— (1) Does the Member for Riverstone receive a car and driver paid for by the NSW Government? (2) If so, under what circumstances does the Member for Riverstone receive a car and driver? (3) If yes to (1), what is the cost of a car and driver for the Member for Riverstone, broken down by financial year from 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2009? Answer— I am advised: As Parliamentary Secretary Assisting the Premier (Leader of the House), the Member for Riverstone has access to a pool car and driver service for business purposes. *9303 AUDITS OF SCIENCE LABORATORIES—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Education and Training— In relation to the audits of science laboratories by DET:

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(1) If a science laboratory in a NSW Government school fails a DET audit (for example in safety aspects for chemical storage), what is the typical process that follows? (2) How often do audits of NSW Government school science laboratories occur? (3) How many NSW Government schools have failed audits for their science laboratories in each DET region for each calendar year from 2005 to date? Answer— (1) to (3) The Department of Education and Training does not conduct specific audits of science facilities in NSW schools. The Department does, however, implement capital works and maintenance programs to ensure the ongoing maintenance and safety of all facilities in its schools. Should any aspect of a science facility be identified as unsafe, for example the inappropriate storage of chemicals, immediate action will be taken by the school to rectify the situation. The Department also issues schools with science facilities best practice guidelines concerning the safe storage of potentially hazardous materials. These guidelines include separation and ventilation requirements and also promote the efficient management of existing resources. If a need is identified which is not urgent, then a project to upgrade the facility will be considered for funding in a future maintenance or capital works program. *9304 AUSLAN TRAINING—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Education and Training— In relation to Auslan training: (1) How many students in NSW Government schools have a hearing disability, broken down by NSW DET region? (2) Why does DET not provide Auslan training for teachers of the deaf? (3) (a) Does DET tailor educational programs for children in NSW Government schools with a hearing disability? (b) If so, would the Minister please provide a brief description of a program? Answer— (1) The following are 2009 figures for students who are deaf or hearing impaired who access support classes hearing or itinerant support teacher hearing services. Region Number of students Hunter Central Coast 275 Illawarra South East 147 New England 69 North Coast 115 Northern Sydney 146 Riverina 73 South Western Sydney 284 Sydney 193 Western NSW 191 Western Sydney 236 (2) The NSW Department of Education and Training does facilitate Auslan training for teachers supporting students who are deaf or have a hearing impairment. (3) (a) Yes. (b) Like all children, children who are deaf or have a hearing impairment have diverse educational and learning needs. When a child enters a regular class, the parents, school and regional staff identify the adjustments that need to be provided so that the student who is deaf or has a hearing impairment can access the class teaching and learning program. This might include: • providing a specialist itinerant teacher hearing to work with the student and provide advice and support to the student's classroom teacher; • implementing the Auditory Skills program to develop listening skills; • providing a school learning support officer to implement a specific classroom program with the student; • providing visual supports; and • improving the classroom acoustics.

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In addition, professional learning is available for the classroom teachers to build their capacity to support students who are deaf or have a hearing impairment. *9306 DALWOOD STAKEHOLDER GROUP—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Education and Training— In relation to Dalwood Assessment Centre and Palm Avenue School: (1) How many times, on what dates and where did the Dalwood Stakeholder Group meet to discuss the ongoing process relating to the closure of the school? (2) Why is there no current parent representative in this Group? (3) What is the status of the Outreach program? (4) What was the total redundancy package (in dollars) for the former Clinical Services Director of Dalwood? Answer— (1) The Dalwood Assessment Centre is within the jurisdiction of NSW Health and is managed and operated by Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service. A joint NSW Health and Department of Education and Training expert advisory panel comprising education, health, parent and community representatives was established in Term 4, 2009, to undertake a comprehensive planning process to look at improving the joint services provided by the Dalwood Assessment Centre and Palm Avenue School. The expert advisory panel is not discussing closing the school. The expert advisory panel first met on 14 December 2009. The second meeting took place on 22 February 2010. Future meetings have been set for 29 March, 3 May, 1 June and 6 July 2010, and then bi-monthly until the end of 2010. (2) The expert advisory panel has parent representation. (3) Outreach programs coordinated by Palm Avenue School are continuing in 2010 without interruption. (4) The Dalwood Assessment Centre is within the jurisdiction of NSW Health. *9307 DALWOOD ASSESSMENT CENTRE AND PALM AVENUE SCHOOL—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Education and Training— In relation to Dalwood Assessment Centre and Palm Avenue School: (1) Who is in charge of the management of the Dalwood Assessment Centre and Palm Avenue School during this period? (2) (a) What is their title and position? (b) What is their salary? (3) Is Dalwood Assessment Centre and Palm Avenue School still due to close at the end of Term 2, 2010? (4) If no to (3), what is the expected date of closure of these services? (5) Will a current parent representative be appointed to the Dalwood Stakeholder Group? Answer— (1) The Dalwood Assessment Centre is within the jurisdiction of NSW Health and is managed and operated by Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service. Palm Avenue School is within the jurisdiction of the NSW Department of Education and Training and, like all schools, is managed by a school principal. (2) (a) The title of the person who manages Palm Avenue School is School Principal. (b) The Principal's salary at Palm Avenue School is $112,464. (3) and (4) The Dalwood Assessment Centre is within the jurisdiction of NSW Health and is managed and operated by Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service. Palm Avenue School is within the jurisdiction of the NSW Department of Education and Training. Palm Avenue School is not closing at the end of Term 2, 2010. (5) The joint NSW Health and Department of Education and Training expert advisory panel comprises education, health, parent and community representatives. *9308 DALWOOD STUDENTS—WHITEBOARD-BASED PROGRAM—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Education and Training— In relation to Dalwood Assessment Centre and Palm Avenue School:

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Given that some Dalwood students have severe dyslexia and that students with dyslexia typically have the most difficulty when reading from a white surface, how will the future model that is to be implemented at Westmead Children's Hospital for Dalwood students provide them with the best situation to improve their abilities if the model is a whiteboard-based program? Answer— The Dalwood Assessment Centre is within the jurisdiction of NSW Health and is managed and operated by Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service. Palm Avenue School is a NSW government school and is within the jurisdiction of the NSW Department of Education and Training. Whiteboard technology is currently being installed in NSW government schools by the NSW Department of Education and Training. This technology is also known as electronic whiteboards, digital whiteboards and smartboards. An interactive whiteboard is a large interactive display that connects to a computer and projector. The technology enables the computer's desktop to be projected onto the board's surface allowing all features of the computer's software and internet connections to be accessed from the large surface. Whatever the name, when turned OFF these boards are white. Once an interactive whiteboard is switched ON any background colour can be prescribed as on a regular computer desktop. In this context the learning needs of individual students who have difficulty reading from a white background can be easily supported using the interactive whiteboard technology. *9309 ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Education and Training— In relation to the Federal Government roll out of stimulus funding in schools in the Tweed and given your advice that Fingal Primary School was due to receive $75,000 (Question 6258): (1) Has Fingal Primary School received the $75,000? (2) How much of this funding has been spent to date? (3) What is the funding from the Government's stimulus package going towards at Fingal Primary School? (4) Will Fingal Primary School still receive the air-conditioning that it was promised? Answer— (1) to (3) Information about Building the Education Revolution funding for Fingal Head Public School can be found on the NSW Government's dedicated BER website www.ber.nsw.gov.au (4) The Department of Education and Training's air cooling policy sensibly aims at air cooling the hottest classrooms in the hottest parts of the State first. Under current air cooling policy, the Department provides air conditioning to schools that have a mean maximum temperature in January of 30 degrees celsius and above. I am informed that Fingal Head Public School has a mean maximum temperature in January of 28.5 degrees celsius. In line with the Department's policy that applies to all public schools across the State, Fingal Head Public School is not eligible for the provision of air conditioning at this time. *9310 REPORTING OF ALLEGED INCIDENCES—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— How many calls were made to report alleged incidences to Crime Stoppers and the Police Assistance Line from the Tweed Local Area Command during; (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) 2009; (d) year to date? Answer— I am advised by the NSW Police Force that the number of incidents of crime in the Tweed⁄Byron Local Area Command reported to the Police Assistance Line and information reports created by Crime Stoppers are as follows: (a) 5,189 (b) 5,177 (c) 5,282 (d) From 1 January 2010 to 28 February 2010 - 861

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*9311 TWEED HOSPITAL CATARACT SURGERY—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— How may patients in the Tweed Hospital have received cataract surgery during: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) 2009; (d) year to date? Answer— I am advised: Cataract surgery in the Tweed Shire is undertaken at the Murwillumbah District Hospital. The Tweed Hospital performs only emergency ophthalmic surgery. *9312 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— (1) How many development applications have been made for affordable rental housing under the Government's new State Environmental Planning Policy? (2) How many of those applications are for townhouses or flats in areas zoned for detached houses only? (3) In which LGAs have the applications been made? Answer— (1) This information is not currently available to the Government as such development applications are made to local councils. However, all Councils have been required to submit information on development applications determined under the State Environmental Planning Policy during the first six months of 2010 to the Department of Planning by 30 July 2010. (2) and (3) See above. *9313 CARLINGFORD RAIL SERVICES—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— (1) What improvements does the Minister intend to make to Carlingford rail services to cater for the 7,000 extra people to be accommodated in the area around the station under the Hills Shire Council's Carlingford Precinct Plan? (2) Will the Minister increase the number of direct services to the city and provide direct return services as well? (3) Will the Minister lengthen the platforms on Carlingford line stations to accommodate six-car trains? (4) Will the Minister reinstate the Rydalmere passing loop to improve service times? Answer— I am advised: (1) and (2) Recent surveys have indicated that there is sufficient capacity on existing peak services to accommodate additional commuters expected as a result of growth in the Carlingford area. (3) There are currently no plans to alter the existing platforms at the Carlingford Line stations. (4) RailCorp will monitor demand for Carlingford Line services and will consider the reinstatement of the Rydalmere passing loop in the development of future annual capital expenditure programs. *9314 PROPERTIES AFFECTED BY RISE IN SEA LEVEL—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— Given the Government's sea level rise guideline of 90 cm by 2100, how many properties will be affected in each of the local government areas of: (a) Botany Bay; (b) Hornsby; (c) Leichhardt; (d) Manly; (e) Mosman; (f) North Sydney; (g) Randwick; (h) Rockdale; (i) Sutherland;

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(j) City of Sydney; (k) Warringah; (l) Waverley; (m) Willoughby; and (n) Woollahra? Answer— I am advised that the NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water does not hold vulnerability assessments detailing the number of properties that may be affected by sea level rise of 90cm by 2100 for specific local government areas. However the NSW Government does fund local councils through the Coastal and Flood Management Programs to update their coastal hazard definition and flood studies to incorporate the sea level rise benchmarks. Many councils are presently updating this information. The Australian Government produced a report last year titled "Climate Change Risks to Australia's Coast - A First Pass National Assessment" which has some information on buildings at risk in some local government areas. *9315 BLUE MOUNTAINS SEWAGE TUNNEL—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— (1) Has Sydney Water made any decision yet regarding the proposed overflow for the Blue Mountains sewage tunnel at Springwood? (2) (a) Has Sydney Water ruled out its original plan to discharge the overflow into Fitzgeralds Creek? (b) If not, why not? Answer— (1) and (2) Sydney Water is currently considering two options to reduce the risk of local uncontrolled flooding and of structural damage to a vertical dropshaft in the tunnel at Springwood. *9316 BUSHFIRE REFUGES—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— Where are mid-Mountains residents meant to go in the event of a catastrophic wildfire in the Blue Mountains given that the Rural Fire Service has so far failed to identify any last-resort bushfire refuges between Glenbrook and Katoomba? Answer— NSW has led the nation in implementing the Neighbourhood Safer Place (NSP) program which identifies "places of last resort" for people during a bush fire emergency. Over the past six months, more than 700 NSP have been identified by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS), emergency management partners and local councils. The nine NSPs located in the Blue Mountains that have been through the validation process are listed on the NSW RFS website (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au). Once further NSPs in the Blue Mountains meet the required standard, they will be added to the validated list. The NSW RFS will continue to work cooperatively with local councils and other emergency management partners to identify additional NSP throughout NSW prior to the 2010-2011 bush fire season. *9317 RATE OF SEA LEVEL RISE—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— Given that the previous Minister reported an average sea level rise of 1.9 millimetres per year since 1991 for one of the monitoring sites at Port Kembla, while Professor Colin Woodroffe from the University of Wollongong says the tide gauge at Port Kembla has recorded a rising trend of 3.1 mm a year over the last 18 years, which measurement is correct? Answer— I am advised that these figures are taken from the Annual Sea Level Data Summary Report July 2008 to June 2009 prepared by the National Tidal Centre, Bureau of Meteorology.

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The report indicates a relative sea level rise of 3.1 mm per year at the Port Kembla Station since July 1991. However, I am advised that the report then adjusts this figure to correct for vertical movements in the station and changes to atmospheric pressure at the site over time. I am advised that the corrected figure indicates a rise in sea level at Port Kembla of 1.9 mm per year since July 1991. *9318 KATOOMBA HOSPITAL MATERNITY UNIT—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— (1) How many babies were born at Katoomba Hospital in each of the following years: (a) 2009; (b) 2008; (c) 2007; (d) 2006? (2) For how many days in each of these years was the maternity unit at the hospital closed? Answer— I am advised: (1) (a) 2009 - 225 births (b) 2008 - 202 births (c) 2007 - 285 births (d) 2006 - 283 births (2) To ensure the safety of birthing mothers and their babies, services have been temporarily suspended when there is a shortage of appropriate clinical staff. However, all other maternity services, including the provision of care and advice to expectant mothers (antenatal clinics) and the care of postnatal mothers and their babies continues. Labouring women who are transferred during these periods for delivery, may be returned to Blue Mountains Hospital for postnatal care, should they wish. This is following medical clearance for both mother and baby and often within hours of the delivery. Birthing services were temporarily suspended for the following timeframes during the periods in question: (a) 2009 - 43 days (b) 2008 - 103 days (birthing temporarily ceased 21 July 2008 to 31 August 2008) (c) 2007 - 44 days (d) 2006 - 26 days *9319 NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN IDENTIFIED CLIMATE CHANGE FLOOD ZONES—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— What will be the legal position of councils that do not adopt the Government's draft policy on new developments in identified climate change flood zones for coastal properties if those properties are inundated by rising sea levels? Answer— Once the relevant manuals have been updated by the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW), to incorporate the Government's sea level rise planning benchmarks and Gazetted by the Minister for Planning, councils who do not act substantially in accordance with those Manuals may lose exemption from liability provided by s.733 of the Local Government Act (1993). *9320 CLOSURE OF HERBERT STREET DRUG AND ALCOHOL UNIT—Mrs Jillian Skinner asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— (1) Why was the North Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service Herbert Street Drug and Alcohol Unit, based at Royal North Shore, closed? (2) Where is the NSCCAHS Drug and Alcohol Unit located now? (3) What plans have been made for those people requiring detoxification services on the lower north shore following closure of this unit? (4) How many patients attended this unit for the previous three calendar years 2007, 2008 and 2009 prior to closure? Answer—

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I am advised: (1) to (4) The Herbert Street Drug and Alcohol Unit has not closed. Admission (attendance) records at the Unit, which is located in building 8 on the Royal North Shore Hospital grounds, for the periods in question are as follows: 2007 - 375 admissions 2008 - 439 admissions 2009 - 530 admissions *9321 DOCTORS FOR BLUE MOUNTAINS HOSPITAL—Mrs Jillian Skinner asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— (1) Have the "further four doctors" that former Minister for Health John Della Bosca announced on 31 July 2009 would "start working at the Blue Mountains Hospital" by early 2010 taken up their positions? (2) What were the positions? (3) What was their commencement date? (4) What resignations of medical staff have occurred within Blue Mountains Hospital since Mr Della Bosca's announcement on 31 July 2009? Answer— I am advised: (1) to (3) Three Obstetric and Gynaecology Career Medical Officers began training at Nepean Hospital in January 2009, commencing rotation at Blue Mountains Hospital as part of their training in August 2009. Two commenced permanent shifts in January 2010. The third trainee decided not to pursue this career path. An Anaesthetic Registrar commenced training at Nepean Hospital in January 2009. However, the Registrar was successful in gaining a position at Concord Hospital following completion of his training and did not commence at Blue Mountains Hospital as had been planned. (4) Other resignations of medical staff at Blue Mountains Hospital are as follows: • Rehabilitation Staff Specialist • Paediatric Staff Specialist • Mental Health Staff Specialist • Career Medical Officer Medical⁄Surgical • Obstetrics & Gynaecology Staff Specialist (effective 30 April 2010). However, a further 4 doctors commenced duty on 18 January 2010. Three are working as Career Medical Officers in the Medical⁄Surgical ward and one as a Rehabilitation Registrar. Recruitment for the remaining positions is currently underway with advertisements on the Sydney West Area Health Service and NSW Health websites. *9322 COMPENSATION CLAIMS FOR AREA HEALTH SERVICES—Mrs Jillian Skinner asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— (1) How many compensation claims have been made against the Treasury Managed Fund, for each Area Health Service (AHS), for patients who have suffered an adverse incident within a NSW public hospital for the financial year 2008-2009? (2) What is the list of individual dollar amounts and the total amounts broken down by specialty and hospital within each AHS? Answer— I am advised: (1) The number of claims lodged arising from alleged adverse medical incidents occurring in the 2008-2009 financial year as at 28 February 2010 specifically excludes Children's Hospital Westmead, NSW Ambulance, Justice Health and Schedule Three organisations' data: Area Health Service No. claims Greater Southern 12 Greater Western 5 Hunter New England 12 North Coast 4

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Northern Sydney Central Coast 18 South Eastern Sydney Illawarra 17 Sydney South West 18 Sydney West 11 TOTAL 97 (2) The number of claims, current and finalised, lodged arising from alleged adverse medical incidents occurring in the 2008⁄2009 financial year as at 28 February 2010 is provided by speciality, and specifically excludes Children's Hospital Westmead, NSW Ambulance, Justice Health and Schedule Three organisations' data. The data does not separately identify compensation paid to claimants from the overall costs of managing the claim; the figures generally include any amounts paid for the claimant's legal costs. Hospital-specific data is excluded. There are privacy concerns regarding the release of claims made against each public hospital, particularly claims made involving small rural hospitals where community members may be aware of an adverse incident occurring in the hospital and may be able to identify the claimant. Speciality No. Claims Amount Paid ($) General practice - procedural 60 1,024,139.40 General Practice - Other 7 91,184.30 Specialist Surgery - Orthopaedic 2 38,094.74 Psychology 5 28,153.96 Specialist Psychiatry 1 0 Obstetrics & Gynaecology 7 64,415.79 Radiology 1 30,454.16 Specialist - Cardiothoracic 1 0 Specialist - Endocrinology 1 1,065.00 Occupational Medicine 1 0 Physiotherapy 1 61,538.35 Specialist - Opthalmology 2 31,280.97 Dentistry - Oral Surgery 1 0 Nursing - Emergency Dept 2 15,605.79 Specialist - Maxillo-Facial 1 5,701.85 General Practice - Obstetrics 2 18,560.19 Specialist Surgery - Other 1 0 Specialist Physician - Neurology 1 12,854.95 TOTAL 97 1,423,048.70

*9323 PROVISION OF RADIOTHERAPY SERVICES TO RURAL AREAS—Mrs Jillian Skinner asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— In relation to provision of radiotherapy services to rural areas: (1) When is the new Linac at Coffs Harbour going to be fully operational instead of lying idle for 50% of the time? (2) When will the new Linac be installed at Port Macquarie? (3) When is Lismore Radiotherapy Centre going to become operational following approval in 2004? (4) What is NSW Health doing about the lack of radiotherapy for Tweed Heads cancer patients? (5) Why did the North Coast Area Health Service not approve the application for a "Comprehensive Cancer Centre" at Tweed Heads when there was money available through the Federal Department of Health and Hospital Funding of $460 million in the last Federal budget? Answer—

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I am advised: (1) The second Linear Accelerator at Coffs Harbour is not laying idle 50% of the time. As with any new Linear Accelerator, there are a number of quality and safety processes that need to be assured in the initial operating period. There is also training 'on the job' for new staff during this 'ramping' up period. The machine is currently treating 23 patients per day. This will build up to approximately 35 patients per day by May 2010. (2) NSW Health submitted a Commonwealth Funding Application in December 2009 for the second Linear Accelerator at Port Macquarie. Once the outcome of that grant application is known, then the timing of the establishment of the second Linear Accelerator in Port Macquarie will be better known. (3) It is anticipated that the North Coast Cancer Institute Lismore will be operational from late May 2010. (4) The NSW Department of Health is involved in a consultation process with Queensland Health about the provision of Radiotherapy services for South East Queensland and Tweed Shire cancer patients. (5) Tweed Heads was not eligible under the criteria for the "Comprehensive Cancer Centre" funding. The funding was for Non Metropolitan Centres. Grant funding was targeted for locations that meet the Australian Standard Geographical Classification-Remoteness Areas location RA 2- 5 (Inner Regional to Very Remote). Tweed Heads falls into the RA 1 classification. *9324 VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE DRIVER SCHEMES—Mrs Jillian Skinner asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— (1) Which ambulance stations in NSW have had volunteer driver schemes implemented? (2) How many are planned for introduction into NSW ambulance stations in the future? (3) What risk management and Occupational Health and Safety reports have been produced on the introduction of single crewing and volunteer driver programs in NSW? Answer— I am advised: (1) NSW has a fine tradition of volunteering, and many Ambulance Service volunteers in rural and remote locations are also members of the SES and Rural Fire Service. Ambulance volunteers are currently operating at 42 locations across the state and operate in each of the Ambulance Service's four geographic divisions across the state. (2) At present, the only Ambulance Service proposal to use volunteers relates to the Hunter Region. (3) The Ambulance Service takes a common sense approach in delivering services to small communities that cannot sustain a standing professional Ambulance presence, and in many locations, volunteer officers supplement a professional ambulance crew. All volunteers are accredited, trained, administered, and operate under the direct jurisdiction of the Ambulance Service of NSW. *9325 HAND HYGIENE AUDITORS—Mrs Jillian Skinner asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— What is the salary range paid to the 267 NSW Department of Health "Gold Standard" hand hygiene auditors? Answer— I am advised: As part of the comprehensive implementation of the National Hand Hygiene Initiative, a range of current clinical staff have received additional training to undertake audits of clinical units to assess the progress of implementation. These staff are employed in a variety of clinical roles under health professional industrial agreements covering allied health, nursing and medical staff. There is no separate industrial agreement or salary for hand hygiene auditors. *9326 PROVISION OF LAPTOP COMPUTERS—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Education and Training— (1) How many laptop computers were provided to high school students in the Pittwater electorate during 2009? (2) How many laptop computers were provided to high school teachers in the Pittwater electorate during 2009?

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(3) What percentage of high school teachers in the Pittwater electorate were provided with laptop computers during 2009? Answer— (1) 429 laptop computers were provided to high school students in the Pittwater electorate during 2009: Pittwater High School - 206 Barrenjoey High School - 149 Narrabeen Sports High School - 74. (2) 104 laptop computers were provided to high school teachers in the Pittwater electorate during 2009: Pittwater High School - 44 Barrenjoey High School - 35 Narrabeen Sports High School - 25. (3) High schools in the Pittwater electorate were provided with laptop computers for approximately 65 per cent of their full time staffing entitlement during 2009. *9327 NSW SOLAR BONUS SCHEME—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform— In relation to the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme due to commence 1 January 2010: (1) Is the Minister aware of the solar power program currently being undertaken by students and staff at Pittwater High School? (2) What benefits will this scheme provide to Pittwater High School which has a solar photovoltaic system with a generating capacity of more than 23 Kilowatts? (3) What action is the NSW Government taking to ensure that households, small businesses and schools who have a solar photovoltaic system with a generating capacity of more than 10 kilowatts are duly compensated for their efforts in reducing carbon emissions? Answer— (1) to (3) I refer the Member to the Electricity Supply Amendment (Solar Bonus Scheme) Bill 2009, which establishes a "gross" feed-in tariff and was passed in Parliament on 27 November 2009. The Solar Bonus Scheme applies to systems with a generating capacity of 10 kilowatts or less. This is to support small-scale renewable energy generation, while at the same time keeping costs down for all energy consumers. I note that EnergyAustralia contributed a grant of $18,000 to the cost of the Pittwater High School's solar project and that the school will benefit on a net basis from both a reduction in its usage and a payment for generation when their contracts are fianlised. *9328 CURRAWONG BEACH—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— What is the latest information regarding the future plans for Currawong Beach on Pittwater's western foreshore? Answer— Taking into account the findings of a Ministerial Review Panel and an Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel, the former Minister for Planning decided to list the entire Currawong site on the State Heritage Register and to refuse the proposed development in the submitted form. The former Minister decided that Currawong should not be listed under the Major Projects SEPP. As the item is listed on the State Heritage Register, any future development applications or rezoning of the site will be resolved by Pittwater Council and the NSW Heritage Council. I am advised that the applicant has met the Heritage Branch of the Department of Planning to discuss the matter. I am further advised that no application has yet been received by the Heritage Branch. Once the application is received, it will be duly considered by the NSW Heritage Council. *9329 MACQUARIE PASS—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— In relation to Macquarie Pass: (1) What is the total cost of the damage to Macquarie Pass following the landslides of 4 February 2010? (2) What is the estimated timetable for repairs by the RTA⁄NSW Government?

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(3) When was the last safety report undertaken on this section of road? Answer— I am advised: (1) $16,780.00. (2) Work was completed by the RTA on 10 February 2010. (3) Routine safety inspections are undertaken on this road twice a week. In 2009, the RTA undertook a high level of delineation work on Macquarie Pass including the installation of 'Beware Trucks on Curve' signs. In addition, over a two week period, extensive maintenance was undertaken at this location including vegetation maintenance and asphalt resurfacing. *9330 KEMPSEY HOSPITAL—KEMPSEY CORRECTIONAL CENTRE PATIENTS—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— In relation to Kempsey Correctional Centre and inmates attending Kempsey District Hospital as patients: (1) At the time of building the Mid-North Coast Correctional Centre was there any commitment from the State Government to increase funding for Kempsey Hospital to provide additional funding for inmates seeking medical attention? (2) If so, was provision made to include an additional doctor to meet the medical needs of inmates? (3) Are inmates seeking medical attention placed on the same priority list in emergency as the rest of the community? Answer— I am advised: Inmates receive health services from a facility within the Mid North Coast Correctional Centre, which was established during the construction and commissioning of the Correctional Centre. The health centre is managed and operated by Justice Health (a Statutory Health Corporation) and provides a range of services including primary health, mental health, drug and alcohol, Aboriginal health, population health and oral health. To date, the number of patients from Mid North Coast Correctional Centre who have presented to Kempsey District Hospital requiring emergency treatment is very small. No provision was made by the former Mid North Coast Area Health Service to include an additional doctor to meet the medical needs of Justice Health patients. Clinical urgency is assessed in the same manner for inmates as for the rest of the community. *9331 FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— (1) Given that the RTA is now using facial recognition technology to catch out licence cheats: (a) What is the total cost to the RTA⁄NSW Government to roll out this technology? (b) How long will this program last? (c) Do any RTA staff require training to utilise this new technology? (d) What is the RTA's definition of a "high probability match" (including reference to the relevant percentage figure)? (2) How many people have been identified by the RTA as being a "licence cheat" in each financial year from 2005-2006 to date? Answer— I am advised: (1) (a) The total cost of the roll-out was approximately $2.9 million which included supply, installation, training and three years' maintenance fees. (b) The contract with the software provider, is for a period of three years with the option of an additional two years. (c) Yes. (d) Each image comparison produces a score of between 1 and 10,000 plus. The higher the score, the more likely it is that the two faces compared are similar. Images with a high matching score will be reviewed by trained staff. (2) There were 1,757 people identified as having obtained or were attempting to obtain a licence by misrepresentation in the financial years 2005 to 2009. Specifically:

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• 2005-06 - 532. • 2006-07 - 438. • 2007-08 - 387. • 2008-09 - 400. *9332 PASSENGER CRUISE TERMINAL STEERING COMMITTEE—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— In relation to the Passenger Cruise Terminal Steering Committee: (1) What are the names of the members of the Passenger Cruise Terminal Steering Committee and what organisations do they represent? (2) What are the names of the members of the Bays Precinct Community Reference Group and what organisations do they represent? Answer— (1) Passenger Cruise Terminal Steering Committee membership comprises: Name Organisation Mike Collins (Chair) Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority Ann Sherry AO, Chief Executive Officer John Nell, Carnival Australia Director Shore Operations (alternate) Christopher Brown, Managing Director Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) Andrew Mackinnon, Director General, Navy Capability Royal Australian Navy Plans and Engagement, Navy Strategic Command Gerry Savvakis, Port Services Manager Tony Middleton, Deputy Chief Executive Geraldine NSW Maritime Andrews (alternate) Grant Gilfillan, Chief Executive Officer Annette Woods, Sydney Ports Corporation Executive General Manager (alternate) Lyndel Gray, Executive Director and General Manager Tourism NSW Alan McGuigan (alternate) Gavin Smith, Managing Director John Richardson Royal Caribbean Cruises Australia (alternate) Llew Russell, Chief Executive Officer Shipping Australia Limited (2) In July 2009, the Minister for Planning appointed the following members to the Bays Precinct Community Reference Group: Name Organisation Jamie Parker Leichhardt Council Michelle McKenzie Leichhardt Council John Stamolis Leichhardt Council Marcelle Hoff City of Sydney John McInerney City of Sydney Diedre Coffey City of Sydney Diana Talty Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority Patrick Low NSW Maritime Shane Hobday Sydney Ports Corporation Giovanni Cirillo Department of Planning Llew Russell Shipping Australia Pty Ltd Warwick Fairweather Commercial Vessel Association Mal Hiley Sydney Harbour Maritime Forum Val Moss East Balmain Precinct Committee Tamsin Lloyd Office of Member for Balmain Verity Firth Member for Balmain John Brooks Blackwattle Cove Coalition Michael Rolfe Defenders of Sydney Harbour Roy Privett Boating Industry Association Paul Cooper White Bay Joint Steering Committee

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Kath Hacking White Bay Precinct Committee Melanie Cantwell Dragon Boats NSW Carolyn Allen Balmain Association Grahame Turk Sydney Fish Market Pty Ltd John Paul Dockers Plains Pastoral Co George Cooper Glebe Island/White Bay Community Liaison Group Lesley Lynch Glebe Society Grant Crowle Balmain/Rozelle Chamber of Commerce Jane Spring Sydney University Women's Rowing Club Raymond Tai Chinese Youth League John Turton Cement, Concrete and Aggregates Australia Suzy Carter Resident David Benson Resident Jane Marceau Resident Grahame Edwards Resident David Lawrence Resident Robert Marr Resident Elizabeth Elenius Pyrmont Action Group *9333 NORTH COAST VISIT—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— In relation to the Pacific Highway: (1) Given that the Pacific Highway is one of NSW's major highways, and an average of 20 people die in road-related accidents each year on this highway, why is the Premier not able to take up the open invitation issued by North Coast council mayors to visit the Pacific Highway between Coffs Harbour and Ballina before March 2011? (2) Why is it not possible for the Premier to visit to experience the Pacific Highway first-hand? Answer— I am advised: Since becoming Premier, I opened a new section of dual carriageway on the Pacific Highway, south of Port Macquarie between Coopernook and Heron's Creek on Wednesday 24 March 2010, and have previously attended the start of construction at Sexton Hill on 17 December 2009. On 25 March 2010, the Minister for State and Regional Development, the Hon Ian Macdonald MLC, attended a round-table with the North Coast council mayors on my behalf to discuss issues relating to the Pacific Highway. I have asked Mr Macdonald to update me on the outcomes and recommendations arising from this meeting. *9334 “THE PLAN FOR THE PACIFIC HIGHWAY”—Mr John Turner asked the Minister for Transport and Roads— (1) Did the Roads and Traffic Authority and⁄or your department and⁄or the NSW Government produce, in conjunction with the Australian Federal Government, a document called "The Plan for the Pacific Highway" (RTA⁄Pub.09.511)? (2) If so, how many of these documents were produced? (3) If so, what was the total cost of production including all printing, graphics, photography and ancillary matters? (4) Where were the documents distributed? (5) What was the total cost of distribution? (6) What other costs if any were also associated with production, printing and distribution of this document? Answer— I am advised: (1) Yes. (2) A total of 308,000 postcards were printed. (3) The total cost of production and distribution was $69,000. (4) The postcards were distributed to residents along the Pacific Highway, to alert the public to new information being made available on the Pacific Highway Upgrade Program.

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(5) The cost of distributing the postcards was $43,019, which is included in the total cost provided for Question 3 above. (6) The only other resources required for production of the postcard were those internal to the RTA in terms of review and management activities for developing and distributing the document. *9335 HOUSING NSW DEVELOPMENT—IN KENROSE STREET FORSTER—Mr John Turner asked the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— (1) Will your department comply with the relevant State Planning legislation for the prescribed number of parking places for the development by the Housing NSW project (No BG470), 5A Kenrose Street, Forster development (Lot 321, DP882483) which consists of 14 x one-bedroom units and 6 x two- bedroom units? (2) What would be the prescribed number of parking places for such a development mentioned in (1) above, under the relevant State Planning legislation? (3) If the Minister or his department will not comply with the relevant State Planning legislation as to parking places at the above development, why not? (4) If the provision of car parking for residents does not conform to State planning legislation, what alternate parking arrangements will be provided for residents living in the units who own a motor vehicle? (5) Would any State Planning legislation for a development described in (1) above require provision for visitor parking? (6) If so, how many visitor car parks would be prescribed? (7) Is there provision for a visitor car parking at the above property at 5A Kenrose Street, Forster? (8) If so how many visitor car parking places have been allocated? (9) If less than that prescribed by the relevant State Planning legislation, why? (10) If the State Planning Legislation as pertaining to unit development such as those mentioned in (1) above is not adhered to and residents may be required to park their motor vehicles on the street: (a) Will safety controls be required to alleviate potential danger to pedestrians (particularly elderly and preschool aged children) and motorists as a result of the introduced vehicle congestion and increased vehicle movement in Kenrose Street? (b) Will the Minister for Housing be responsible for the installation, maintenance and monitoring of such safety controls? (c) If not, why not? (d) If so, what type of safety controls will be introduced? (e) If no safety controls are to be introduced, why not? (11) During the construction of the units, what safety measures will be put in place to ensure the safety of preschool children and pedestrians generally due to increased vehicle movements and heavy vehicle movement in the Kenrose Street area? Answer— (1) Yes - we already are. (2) Four car parking spaces that are being delivered. (3) Housing NSW is complying with the State planning legislation. (4) Housing NSW is complying with the State planning legislation. (5) No. (6) There is no provision for visitor parking. (7) No. (8) There is no provision for visitor parking. (9) There is no provision for visitor parking. (10) (a) RTA Work Site Traffic Control Plan guidelines will be adhered to. Housing NSW is complying with the State planning legislation. (b) No. (c) It is the responsibility if the RTA. (d) RTA Work Site Traffic Control Plan guidelines will be adhered to. (e) RTA Work Site Traffic Control Plan guidelines will be adhered to. (11) Standard RTA Work Site Traffic Control Plan guidelines will be followed.

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(Paper No. 182)

9336 SCHOOL BUS REGULATIONS—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9337 DIALYSIS TREATMENT—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9338 EMERGENCY WARD PATIENTS—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— *9339 NATURAL DISASTER RELIEF—Mr Steve Cansdell asked the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— (1) How many applications for natural disaster relief and recovery grant assistance following the North Coast floods in May 2009 were approved? (2) How many of these were in the Clarence electorate? (3) How many applications were received by the NSW Rural Assistance Authority following the floods in May 2009? (4) How many of those received were in the Clarence electorate? Answer— (1) The number of Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Assistance grants approved by the NSW Rural Assistance Authority following the north coast floods in May 2009 totalled 1,976, summarised as follows: (a) Primary Producers - 1,629 (b) Small Business - 347 (2) There were 477 grant applications approved from the Clarence electorate: (a) Primary Producers - 309 (b) Small Business - 168 (3) The number of Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Assistance grant applications received by the NSW Rural Assistance Authority totalled 2,268, summarised as follows: (a) Primary Producers - 1,889 (b) Small Business - 379 (4) There were 529 grant applications received from the Clarence electorate: (a) Primary Producers - 349 (b) Small Business - 180 9340 SOCIAL HOUSING PROJECTS—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9341 NELLIGEN SPEED LIMIT—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9342 ELECTRICITY UPGRADE WORKS—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform— 9343 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—SYDNEY PORTS CORPORATION—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways, and Minister for the Illawarra— 9344 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—NSW MARITIME—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways, and Minister for the Illawarra— 9345 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—OFFICE OF CHILDREN—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Small Business, Minister for Volunteering, Minister for Youth, Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs— 9346 BUDGET ESTIMATES—COMMUNITY SERVICES FUNDING—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— *9347 TALLOWA DAM WATER—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— (1) How much water has spilled over Tallowa Dam as a result of recent rain? (2) Why wasn't this water captured using the Kangaroo Valley and Bendeela Hydropower⁄Pump Storage

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Stations? (3) What are the designed operating water levels for Fitzroy Falls and Wingecarribee dams? (4) Why haven't these water levels been met in recent months? (5) Was there ever a ministerial request made by the former Minister for Water, Michael Costa, not to transfer Shoalhaven water into the Sydney catchment? Answer— (1) and (2) On 7 November 2008, following an increase in water storages as a result of good rainfall, the Government announced a three year moratorium on the transfer of water from the Shoalhaven River to augment Sydney's drinking water. (3) Fitzroy Falls Reservoir minimum designed operating level is 661.36 m AHD and full supply level is 663.50 m AHD. Wingecarribee Reservoir minimum designed operating level is 669.00 m AHD and full supply level is 677.52 m AHD. (4) Water levels in both Wingecarribee and Fitzroy Falls Reservoirs have remained within their designed operating levels. (5) Previous portfolios held by the Hon Michael Costa MLC include the following: Minister for Police; Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources; Minister for Transport Services; Minister for the Hunter; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development; Minister for Roads; Minister for Economic Reform; Minister for Ports; Minister for Waterways; Minister for Finance; Minister for Infrastructure; and Treasurer. *9348 CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (CARE AND PROTECTION) ACT 1998—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— With the amendments to section 29 of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 which came into force at the end of January 2010 and which authorise agencies and NGOs to share information: (1) How long does it take to process an information application? (2) Is an application able to be made over the telephone? (3) If not, how much paperwork is involved? (4) Has the Minister received feedback from NGOs? Answer— The relevant amendments to the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 which came into force at the end of January 2010 about the authorisation of agencies and NGOs to share information are found under Chapter 16A of the Act, and not under section 29. The amendment to section 29 only permits the release of certain information from Community Services to the Police. The questions asked are not applicable to the processes established under section 29. *9349 MARITIME DEFENCE HUB—Mrs Shelley Hancock asked the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— Regarding the Premier's media release dated 27 January 2010 entitled "NSW unveils plans for a Maritime Defence Hub": (1) How will key defence sites in Nowra be utilised by the NSW Government to target Commonwealth defence contracts? (2) Does the State Government have any plans to construct new infrastructure within the South Coast electorate in order to implement the Premier's plan? (3) If yes, where⁄what does the Government plan on constructing or implementing such projects? Answer— I am advised that: The Department of Industry and Investment is working to develop business and investment opportunities centred on the HMAS Albatross Naval base and adjacent Albatross Aviation Technology Park. The Department will continue to support projects on a case-by-case basis with an aim to winning more jobs and investment for the Illawarra. *9350 PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS REMEMBRANCE DAY—Mrs Shelley Hancock asked the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo—

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Regarding the motion moved in the Legislative Assembly on 22 October 2009 and unanimously supported: (1) What actions have been taken to ensure that 15 October is set aside for a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day? (2) Will the Government proceed to ensuring there will be an inaugural Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day on 15 October 2010? Answer— I am advised: A similar request was made to the Federal Minister for Health and Ageing, the Hon Nicola Roxon, MP. As the matter of declaring national days is the responsibility of the Australian Government, it is appropriate for the Australian Government to respond. However, the NSW Government recognises the importance of acknowledging this loss in the community and raising awareness of the support available to parents and families. In NSW there are a number of initiatives that are being undertaken to support women and families who have experienced early pregnancy complications and infant loss. 9351 NSW FIRE BRIGADES UNIFORMS—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 9352 SINKING OF HMAS ADELAIDE—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 9353 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9354 NEW TAX LEVY ON CARS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9355 FUNDING FOR WARRAH SCHOOL—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9356 "BETWEEN THE FLAGS"—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9357 DNA TESTING—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— *9358 WATER FROM DESALINATION PLANT—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— (1) Does the suburb of Kurnell currently receive water from the Kurnell desalination plant? (2) What suburbs in the Sutherland Shire currently receive water from the desalination plant? Answer— (1) and (2) Water from Sydney's desalination plant will be distributed to up to 1.5 million people as part or all of their water supply. This includes the CBD, inner west, eastern suburbs, southern Sydney, parts of the Sutherland Shire and at times as far west as Auburn.Water is taken from a variety of sources - dams and the desalination plant - to supply customer needs. Where it comes from changes daily depending on demand and on where in Sydney a particular customer lives. The water a customer receives may be water from the dams, the desalination plant or a combination of both. *9359 WATER PRESSURE—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— (1) Have any suburbs in the Sutherland Shire had their water pressure reduced? (2) If so, by how much has the pressure been reduced? Answer— (1) Yes. (2) The Water Pressure Management program is an important part of the NSW Government's Metropolitan Water Plan and Sydney Water's leak prevention program. Water pressure management aims to adjust water pressure levels in the supply system to achieve more consistent pressure levels which will reduce the number of watermain breaks, improve the reliability of the water supply system and conserve water. It is estimated that Sydney Water's water pressure management program will save more than 30 million litres of water a day by 2012. These water pressure management works have already

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prevented an estimated 180 water main breaks and 220 service connection repairs across greater Sydney and saved more than $4.6 million in water costs and repairs. Reducing water pressure does not mean that residents or businesses in Sutherland Shire will have less water since Sydney Water will continue to supply water at a pressure that meets most commercial and domestic requirements. *9360 MV BARAGOOLA FERRY BERTH—Ms Clover Moore asked the Minister for Ports and Waterways, and Minister for the Illawarra— Given strong community support for the Baragoola Preservation Association's plan to purchase the MV Baragoola Ferry to preserve it for future generations, in response to its removal from the State Heritage Register: (1) Will the NSW Government allocate a berth for the MV Baragoola for the next 18 months to enable the Baragoola Preservation Association to do urgent remediation work to the ferry? (2) What other support will the NSW Government provide to help the Baragoola Preservation Association preserve this vessel? Answer— I am advised: (1) and (2) NSW Maritime has been prepared to give assistance for the preservation of the vessel if it can be brought into a condition where it is not in imminent danger of sinking and causing a pollution and navigation hazard. NSW Maritime does not have access to a berth that would facilitate restoration. 9361 GROWTH IN CYCLING—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9362 FOI APPLICATION—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9363 NSW INFORMATION COMMISSIONER—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— *9364 METHODOLOGY USED—CALCULATION OF DWELLING NUMBERS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— (1) Given that the Department of Planning reviewed and agreed to the methodology used by Ku-ring-gai Council in calculating initial new dwelling numbers projected under the draft Town Centres LEP, why was Treadstone appointed to conduct an "independent" review? (2) Why did the Government, when you were Planning Minister, request Treadstone to consult with local developers and development industry professionals only, when it was local community groups and MPs who had raised concerns with previous methodology? Answer— I am advised that: This is a matter for the Minister for Planning. 9365 BACK TO SCHOOL HOTLINE—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9366 DALWOOD ASSESSMENT CENTRE AND PALM AVENUE SCHOOL—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training— *9367 BROKEN HILL JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTRE ESCAPEES—Mr Adrian Piccoli asked the Minister for Juvenile Justice— (1) What were the total costs to the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Broken Hill Juvenile Justice Centre to catch and arrest the three juveniles who escaped from the Juvenile Justice Centre on 17 January 2010? (2) What is the estimated cost of damage to the wall of the Juvenile Justice Centre? (3) What is the estimated timetable for repairs by the NSW Government? Answer— I am advised by the Department of Human Services, Juvenile Justice in relation to Broken Hill Juvenile Justice Centre escapees that: (1) There were no costs to Juvenile Justice associated with the apprehension and arrest of the three

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juveniles, as this was the responsibility of NSW Police. (2) The cost of repairing actual damage to the wall has been estimated at less than $500. (3) Upgrading of the wall, including fabrication and installation of a new section of the perimeter wall was completed on 12 March 2010. 9368 ORGAN DONATIONS FROM THE TWEED HOSPITAL—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9369 CANCER PATIENTS RECEIVING TREATMENT AT THE TWEED HOSPITAL—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9370 MOBILE SPEED CAMERAS IN SCHOOL ZONES—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9371 BED OCCUPANCY RATE—ROYAL PRINCE ALFRED HOSPITAL—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9372 BED OCCUPANCY RATE—SUTHERLAND HOSPITAL—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9373 BED OCCUPANCY RATE—LIVERPOOL HOSPITAL—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9374 WARATAH PARK—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9375 PRINCES HIGHWAY CLEARWAY PROPOSAL—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9376 PRINCES HIGHWAY HEAVY VEHICLES DETOUR—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9377 PROPOSED M5 EXPANSION—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9378 NIMBIN ENVIRONMENTAL CENTRE—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9379 FINES ISSUED—SPEEDING IN SCHOOL ZONE—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Special Minister of State— 9380 SPEED CAMERA—BELLS LINE OF ROAD—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Special Minister of State— 9381 CARGO ROAD, ORANGE—ROAD ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS—Mr Russell Turner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9382 CARGO ROAD, ORANGE—REDUCED SPEED LIMIT—Mr Russell Turner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9383 PURCHASE OF GOLD THROUGH THE MAIL—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9384 HAWKESBURY RIVER MARINE PARK—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9385 BED OCCUPANCY RATE—HAWKESBURY HOSPITAL—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

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9386 MOUNT DRUITT HOSPITAL—OPERATIONS PERFORMED—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

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9387 TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9388 MAINTENANCE OF POLICE STATIONS—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9389 "BITUMEN BANDITS"—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts— 9390 PROPOSED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HEALTH SCHEME—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9391 PROPOSED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HEALTH SCHEME—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9392 PROPOSED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HEALTH SCHEME—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9393 PROPOSED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HEALTH SCHEME—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9394 ACOUSTIC ATTENUATION—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9395 AMBULANCE OFFICERS DRIVING OFFENCES—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9396 FLASHING LIGHTS IN SCHOOL ZONES—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9397 HEALTHONE CLINIC—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9398 HOME INSURANCE PREMIUMS—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Special Minister of State— 9399 SOLAR BONUS TARIFF—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9400 DEPARTMENTAL NAME CHANGES—Mr Peter Besseling to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9401 PORT MACQUARIE FORESHORE DRAFT PLAN—Mr Peter Besseling to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9402 SECTION 78 BANNING ORDERS—Mr Peter Besseling to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 9403 SECOND RIVER CROSSING OF CLARENCE RIVER—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9404 SPEECH AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9405 SILVER SANDS HOLIDAY PARK REDEVELOPMENT—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— *9406 APPLICATIONS FOR NATURAL DISASTER RELIEF—Mr Steve Cansdell asked the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— (1) How many applications for natural disaster relief and recovery grant assistance were approved following the north coast floods in May 2009? (2) How many of these were in the Clarence electorate? (3) How many applications were received by the NSW Rural Assistance Authority following the floods in May 2009? (4) How many of those received were in the Clarence electorate?

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Answer— (1) The number of Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Assistance grants approved by the NSW Rural Assistance Authority following the north coast floods in May 2009 totalled 1,976, summarised as follows: (a) Primary Producers - 1,629 (b) Small Business - 347 (2) There were 477 grant applications approved from the Clarence electorate: (a) Primary Producers - 309 (b) Small Business - 168 (3) The number of Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Assistance grant applications received by the NSW Rural Assistance Authority totalled 2,268, summarised as follows: (a) Primary Producers - 1,889 (b) Small Business - 379 (4) There were 529 grant applications received from the Clarence electorate: (a) Primary Producers - 349 (b) Small Business - 180 9407 BERMAGUI SURF CLUB FUNDING—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 9408 GEORGE BASS DRIVE SPEED LIMIT—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9409 FLOOD DAMAGE BY LAKES—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9410 BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP—REVIEW OF OUT-OF-HOME CARE—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— 9411 OUT-OF-HOME CARE SERVICES—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— 9412 COMMUNITY SERVICES EXPENSES—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— 9413 NURSE UNIFORMS—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9414 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT PLAN—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9415 SOCIAL HOUSING UNITS—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9416 GOSFORD HOSPITAL—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9417 RIGHT-HAND TURNING LANE OFF WYONG ROAD—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9418 ROAD WIDENING—AVOCA DRIVE—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9419 EXEMPT AND COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CODES—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9420 PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9421 NATION BUILDING AND JOBS PLAN—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9422 SCHOOL CROSSING AT COOTAMUNDRA—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads—

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9423 STATE WATER FINANCIALS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— 9424 FORESTS NEW SOUTH WALES FINANCIALS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Mineral and Forest Resources, Minister for the Central Coast— *9425 HUNTER WATER—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— With reference to the annual report for the Hunter Water Corporation for the year ended 30 June 2009: (1) Given that on page 83, note 4 of the above report the two items "bad and doubtful debts" and "minimum lease payments" are noted as costing $152,000 and $2.87 million respectively, why is this expenditure not noted on the Hunter Water Corporation income and expenditure statement on page 68? (2) Has the profit of Hunter Water been overstated? Answer— I am advised by Hunter Water: (1) Both bad and doubtful debts expenses and rental expenses relating to operating leases are included in the Income Statement under Operational costs. Operational costs Note 3 also includes these expenses as part of the operational cost category Contracts, Property and Other. (2) The profit of Hunter Water is not overstated. The bad and doubtful debts expenses and rental expenses are disclosed separately in Note 4 as required by the standards set by the Australian Accounting Standards Board. The standards do not require these expenses to be disclosed separately in the Income Statement. 9426 DEET BOARDING SCHOLARSHIP—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9427 FORESTS NEW SOUTH WALES FINANCIALS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9428 FLASHING LIGHTS IN SCHOOL ZONES—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9429 PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS AT COUNCIL VENUES—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— *9430 CARETAKER CONVENTIONS—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— (1) Is Hornsby Council exempt from the caretaker conventions of a local government election? (2) Does the general manager of a council have the discretionary power to not implement a caretaker convention period during the local government election period? Answer— I provide the following details in response to your questions: Prior to the Local Government elections in 2004 and 2008, the Director General of the then Department of Local Government issued a circular to councils advising them that they were expected to assume a "caretaker" role during election periods to ensure that major decisions were not made which would limit the actions of an incoming council. Councils should consider and comply with all circulars issued by the Division of Local Government, Department of Premier and Cabinet. 9431 BOX ROAD REPORT—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— *9432 SEX OFFENDERS IN SUTHERLAND SHIRE—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— What is the total number of court-ordered reportable sex offenders currently residing in public housing in Sutherland Shire?

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Answer— I am advised that when the NSW Child Protection Register was created, it was Parliament's intention that the information held on the Register should not be available to the public. This includes a breakdown of the numbers of registrable persons living within a particular area. 9433 SCHOOL VANDALISM—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9434 UPGRADE OF MONA VALE ROAD—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9435 CAR PARK SPACES AT RAILWAY STATIONS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9436 GORDON RAILWAY STATION BUSES—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9437 NSW MARITIME OFFICE IN GRIFFITH—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways, and Minister for the Illawarra— 9438 DUBBO COLLEGE—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9439 EUMUNGERIE PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9440 TRAVEL TIME FOR MOTORISTS—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9441 MORISSET RAILWAY STATION—CARPARK AND BUS INTERCHANGE—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9442 DEVELOPMENT ADVICE—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9443 ANTENATAL CLASSES/SUPPORT SERVICES—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9444 SALE OF NSW LOTTERY PRODUCTS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 9445 TWEED LOCAL AREA COMMAND—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9446 COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICS—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9447 DECLARATION OF OUTLAW GANG—Mr Greg Smith to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 9448 ASBESTOS IN HOUSES—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9449 WELLINGTON CORRECTIONAL CENTRE—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— 9450 M5 ROUTE—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— *9451 SMITHS LAKE FISH KILL—Mr John Turner asked the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— (1) Have fish been dying in Smiths Lake? (2) If so, has the Department of Fisheries carried out any testing as to the fish kills? (3) If so, what testing? (4) If so, what is the result of such testing? (5) If so, will the department make the result of the tests public? (6) If so, when? (7) If not, why not?

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Answer— This matter is the responsibility of NSW Marine Parks Authority. The Authority reports jointly to the Minister for Primary Industries and the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, the Hon Frank Sartor MP. In this instance, the question should be referred to the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment. 9452 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT—KENROSE STREET FORSTER—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9453 MR AND MRS TEBBUTT—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

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9454 WILLYAMA HIGH SCHOOL—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9455 TRAIL BIKES FOR ALBURY AREA LOCAL COMMAND—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9456 NEW TAX LEVY ON CARS—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9457 PROPOSED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HEALTH SCHEME—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— *9459 REPORTING OF LEAKS AND FAULTS—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— (1) Is there a toll-free number on which to contact Sydney Water to report leaks and faults in public spaces? (2) If not, is that something that could be introduced? Answer— (1) Leaks and faults can be reported to Sydney Water on 13 20 90 for the cost of a local call. (2) To make it easy for customers to report leaks and faults, Sydney Water adopted a single phone number (13 20 90). Sydney Water considers that introducing a toll-free number at this time may lead to confusion for some customers. 9460 COST OF THE FORUMS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— 9461 PROTECTION OF SEAGRASS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9462 TRAFFIC CONGESTION AT SEAFORTH JUNCTION—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9463 ASSAULTS ON REAL ESTATE AGENTS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts— *9464 IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON NORTH HEAD SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— (1) What risk assessments has Sydney Water done to determine the impact of climate change (e.g. ocean levels rising) on the North Head Sewerage Treatment Plant? (2) What is Sydney Water's plan of management to manage those risks? Answer— (1) and (2) The impact of climate change on Sydney Water's infrastructure and operations, including the North Head sewage treatment plant, is the current focus of a three-year Climate Change Adaptation Program which begun in January 2010. Further information on the risk assessment is available from Sydney Water's website, www.sydneywater.com.au

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9465 L90 BUS SERVICE—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9466 BUS LANE FOR WARRINGAH ROAD—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9467 NEWCASTLE AND MAYFIELD RTA OFFICES—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9468 WILLIAMTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9469 COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE FOR ENROLMENTS—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9470 MOBILE BREAST SCREENING UNITS—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9471 SHORT COURSE ON USE OF PINDONE BAITS—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9472 PRINCES AND KINGS HIGHWAYS SAFETY ISSUES—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9473 BOAT SPEED LIMIT—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways, and Minister for the Illawarra— 9474 BUS SERVICES BETWEEN CASINO AND TWEED HEADS—Mr Thomas George to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— *9475 MICK YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUNCTIONS—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— In reference to the Minister's attendance at the Mick Young Scholarship Trust functions: (1) Did the Minister attend a function in Canberra in 2008 for the Mick Young Scholarship Trust Oration? (2) Did the Minister arrange and host a function at State Government executive offices in November 2008 for the Mick Young Scholarship Trust? (3) Were all expenses in relation to this function at the expense of the Minister with no costs incurred by the taxpayers of New South Wales? Answer— No public money has ever been used in relation to my involvement in any activity of the Mick Young Scholarship Trust. 9476 MICK YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUNDRAISING—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 9477 PARENTAL CONTRACTS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— 9478 INVITATIONS TO VISIT—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9479 F3 SPEEDING INFRINGEMENTS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9480 F3 EMERGENCY PHONES—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— *9481 CALLS TO 000—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— (1) How many calls were made to 000 from the Gosford Local Government Area in: (a) 2007-08; (b) 2008-09? (2) How many calls were made to 000 from the Wyong Shire Local Government Area in: (a) 2007-08;

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(b) 2008-09? Answer— Under the Telecommunications (Emergency Call Persons) Determination 1999 (Cth), Telstra is the provider of the Emergency Call service for Triple Zero (000). Telstra therefore has responsibility for providing the service which answers calls to 000, and transfers them, with relevant associated information, to the requested emergency service organisation. Questions relating to how many calls the 000 call service has received should be directed to Telstra or the Commonwealth Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. 9482 TRANSPORT FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS—Mr Kerry Hickey to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— 9483 VEHICLE REGISTRATION INCREASES—Mr Kerry Hickey to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— *9484 CYNOGLOSSUM CRETICUM—Mr Kerry Hickey asked the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— Does the Minister consider Cynoglossum Creticum a problem to pastoralists and what is the department doing to eradicate this problem? Answer— Blue Hounds tongue, Cynoglossum creticum, is a potential weed of the grazing industries. It could cause problems if it becomes established in Australia as it is toxic to livestock. The NSW Government proactively declared the weed a regionally prohibited weed restricted to the Bega area in 2006, before it became widely established. The Bega Valley Shire is responsible for ensuring that landholders destroy the weed. Industry and Investment NSW provided grant funds of $66,000 this year to the council to help them coordinate the control of blue hounds tongue and other weeds. This includes surveying the shire and developing management programs with landholders. 9485 SOLAR REBATES—Mr Kerry Hickey to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9486 NSW 2010 WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Hunter, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister for Women— 9487 SOCIAL HOUSING PROJECTS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9488 SYDNEY DESALINATION PLANT—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— 9489 F3 ROAD NOISE—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9490 SOCIAL HOUSING UPGRADES—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9491 “HEALTHY AT HOME” FUNDING—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— *9492 SMOKING BANS IN MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES—Mr Kevin Humphries asked the Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— Noting that health services within NSW have imposed smoking bans within all psychiatric inpatient units and longer stay psychiatric accommodation facilities: (1) To what extent were consumers involved in any consultation? (2) What strategies has NSW Health put in place to support consumers within these facilities? (3) Will exemptions to the smoking bans be considered for longer term residents? Answer— I am advised: (1) to (3) All NSW Area Health Service hospital campuses are now smoke free, however exemptions

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remain in place for some services including mental health facilities. Smoke-free exemptions for mental health facilities are determined by local implementation committees within the Area Health Service. A Department of Health Guideline is available to assist those Area Health Services who've made a local decision to go "smoke free". "Guidance for implementing smoke-free mental health facilities in NSW" has been prepared with assistance from experts in mental health care, tobacco cessation, drug and alcohol, nursing, facility management and importantly, consumer advocates. Consideration was also given to representations made by individual consumers. The guideline recommends that the Area Health Services undertake a consultative approach when implementing the smoke free policy into their facilities, including the establishment of a local smoke free workplace policy working group which includes representation by a nominated consumer group. NSW Health has procedures in place that have been designed to support consumers who smoke to manage their nicotine withdrawal symptoms during their stay within these facilities, including access to free nicotine replacement therapies. The guideline also recommends that information about the smoke free policy is provided to consumers prior to admission to NSW Health facilities, where possible. This approach recognises the uniqueness of mental health facilities, whilst also acknowledging that it is in everybody's best interest to reduce exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, particularly for people with a mental illness, whose physical health is often poorer than the general population. 9493 DEPARTMENT OF ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS—Mr Kevin Humphries to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— 9494 REOPENING OF INTERSECTION—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9495 RAIL VANDALISM TASK FORCE—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9496 COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANTS PROGRAM (CSGP)—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— 9497 CYCLING SAFETY—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9498 SHOOTING LICENCES—FLYING FOXES—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9499 NSW HOMELESSNESS PLAN—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9500 OVERCOMING INDIGENOUS DISADVANTAGE—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 9501 END OF LIFE DECISIONS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9502 METRO CORRIDORS AND LAND—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9503 FLASHING LIGHTS IN SCHOOL ZONES—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9504 FINANCIAL STIMULUS MONIES—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 9505 COST OF INSTALLING FLASHING LIGHTS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9506 NSW INSTITUTE OF TEACHERS—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9507 COOMA TAFE—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9508 TEACHER INJURIES IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

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9509 SURGICAL BIRTHS—TWEED HOSPITAL—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9510 PROBATIONARY CONSTABLES—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— *9511 COMMUNITY SERVICE ORDER PROGRAM—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— In relation to the Community Service Order Program: (1) What work has been undertaken in the Tweed Local Government Area as part of the program? (2) What was the total number of participants involved in this work? (3) What future projects or tasks in the Tweed Local Government Area have been designated to be completed by participants in this program? Answer— I am advised: (1) The Community Service Scheme administered by the Lismore District Office of the Probation and Parole Service, Community Offender Services in the Tweed Local Government Area comprises: Community Service Agency ⁄ work Core Tasks Salvation Army and Salvos stores Loading ⁄ unloading trucks; delivery support for drivers; sorting ⁄ cleaning donated goods and store. Community care agencies for disadvantaged people Cleaning of store and donated goods; stocking shelves ⁄ racks; pricing ⁄ ticketing; sorting goods; clearing donation bins. Island Quarry Association Inc Ground maintenance including maintaining native vegetation; small building & painting projects Aged care facilities Laundry & kitchen duties; grounds maintenance; indoor cleaning; support for recreational activities. Church-run café Hospitality duties incl. setting ⁄ clearing of tables; kitchen duties; food preparation. (2) Lismore District Office, Community Offender Services supervises an average of 65-75 offenders subject to community service orders at any given time. Approximately 75% of the community service work performed is in the Tweed Local Government Area. (3) The Community Service Order Scheme is ongoing for existing agencies, which are subject to annual re-accreditation. 9512 GRANTS FROM CLIMATE CHANGE FUND—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9513 LEAD CONTAMINATED SITES—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9514 OIL SPILL AT HANGING ROCK BOAT RAMP—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 9515 LAND ACQUISITION—PROPOSED NORTH-WEST RAIL LINK—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9516 RYDALMERE PASSING LOOP—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9517 WIDENING SHOWGROUND ROAD—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9518 NEW TAX LEVY ON CARS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9519 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9520 NARRABEEN LAGOON—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

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9521 HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— 9522 PROPOSED MEDICAL ASSESSMENT UNIT—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9523 POWER INFRASTRUCTURE AT MONA VALE HOSPITAL—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9524 SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS—MONA VALE HOSPITAL—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9525 WATER MAINS REPAIRS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— 9526 IMPACT OF ALCOHOL ADVERTISING ON STA BUSES—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9527 DELAY IN REPAIRING LEAKING SECTION OF ROAD—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9528 NEWELL HIGHWAY SPEED REDUCTION—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— *9529 PRIVATE DAM WATER—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— Why are farmers on the Mid North Coast, which has a consistently high rainfall, being forced to pay for water out of their own dams even when they are not using any water out of the dams? Answer— The licensing requirements for the capture of rain water runoff in private farm dams are specified in the Harvestable Rights provisions of the Water Management Act 2000. Generally a licence is only required, and fees charged, where a dam's capacity exceeds the property's harvestable right. 9530 RENAL DIALYSIS PATIENTS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9531 MARTIN BRIDGE—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9532 COMMERCIAL FISHING BY RECREATIONAL FISHERS—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

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9533 SOCIAL HOUSING PROJECTS—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9534 NOISE BARRIER ON BURNT BRIDGE CREEK DEVIATION—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9535 SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9536 ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE LEVY—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9537 272 AND 273 BUS SERVICES—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9538 252 AND 290 BUS SERVICES—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9539 NAROOMA LAND PURCHASE—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads—

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9540 WYNDHAM WATER SUPPLY—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Mineral and Forest Resources, Minister for Major Events, Minister for the Central Coast— 9541 FAR SOUTH COAST KOALAS—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9542 TOURIST JET BOATS ON SYDNEY HARBOUR—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways, and Minister for the Illawarra— 9543 TOURIST JET BOATS ON SYDNEY HARBOUR—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9544 MR BOB ELLIS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 9545 LIDDELL SOLAR GENERATOR—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 9546 DRUNK AND DISORDERLY OFFENCE—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 9547 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—YOUNG OFFENDERS ADVISORY COUNCIL—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Juvenile Justice— 9548 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—CO-OPERATIVES COUNCIL—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts— 9549 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—FAIR TRADING ADVISORY COUNCIL—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts— 9550 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—HOME BUILDING ADVISORY COUNCIL—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts— 9551 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—HOME WARRANTY INSURANCE SCHEME BOARD—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts— 9552 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts— 9553 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—PRODUCTS SAFETY COMMITTEE—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts— 9554 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—PROPERTY SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts— 9555 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—RENTAL BOND BOARD—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts— 9556 CASEWORKERS EMPLOYED—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— 9557 CASEWORKERS EMPLOYED—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9558 CASEWORKERS EMPLOYED—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— 9559 REPORTING OF ALLEGED INCIDENTS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9560 NSW WORKCOVER AUTHORITY—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9561 SINGLETON COUNCIL BY-ELECTION—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

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9562 CBD METRO—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9563 EXTENSION OF PLANNING PROVISIONS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9564 DRAFT CENTRES POLICY—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9565 PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS—SWANSEA—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9566 PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS—CHARLESTOWN—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9567 PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS—MAITLAND—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9568 CONCERNS WITH PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9569 FUNDING AND ADMINISTRATION CHANGES—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— 9570 INCORRECT USE OF LOGO—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Hunter, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister for Women— 9571 ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICE AT HORNSBY HOSPITAL—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9572 INCREASED EXPENSES—Mr Kevin Humphries to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— 9573 MIRANDA LOCAL AREA COMMAND—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9574 OPERATIONS SUTHERLAND HOSPITAL—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9575 TILLEGRA DAM—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Hunter, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister for Women— 9576 TILLEGRA DAM—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— 9577 WALSH BAY BUSES—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9578 PLANNED TRANSPORT LINKS TO BARANGAROO—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9579 HEADLAND PARK AT BARANGAROO—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9580 CHANNEL NARROWING—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways, and Minister for the Illawarra— 9581 POLICE REFERRALS TO FAMILY SUPPORT AGENCIES—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— 9582 COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANTS PROGRAM—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

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9583 WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIPS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 9584 ELECTRICITY COSTS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform— *9585 CLARENCE WATER TRANSFER SCHEME—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— (1) Why is the Clarence Water transfer scheme in Lithgow being delayed? (2) What pollutants are in the water? (3) How often will the water's composition be tested if the scheme goes ahead? Answer— (1) to (3) This is primarily a matter for Clarence Colliery and Lithgow City Council, which has the responsibility for the local water utility. Issues relating to water quality and testing would be a matter for the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, in accordance with any Environmental Protection Licence conditions that the agency sets. 9586 LAND TAX COLLECTED—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Special Minister of State— 9587 SCHEDULED STA BUS SERVICES NOT FULFILLED—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9588 STA BUS DRIVERS—ALCOHOL-RELATED INDISCRETIONS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9589 NORTHERN DISTRIBUTOR EXTENSION—WOLLONGONG—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9590 F5 TRUCK PARKING BAY—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9591 PORT BOTANY COUNTERFORTS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways, and Minister for the Illawarra— 9592 PRESCRIBED NUMBER OF CAR PARKS—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9593 ACCESS TO CONTRACTORS—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

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9594 ELECTIVE AND EMERGENCY SURGERY—MOUNT DRUITT HOSPITAL—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9595 NOTIFICATION OF RESPONSIBILITY FORMS—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts— 9596 ELECTIVE SURGERY WAITING LISTS—ALBURY—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— *9597 ASSISTANCE FOR OYSTER FARMERS—Mr Andrew Constance asked the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— (1) What action is the Minister taking to quantify NSW oyster farmer losses during the recent hot spell? (2) What assistance is available to NSW oyster farmers from the Department of Primary Industries? Answer— (1) An extended dry period on the far south coast of NSW led to the Federal Government declaring full exceptional circumstances for all producers on the far South Coast - Bega Valley.

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This declaration included oyster farmers who could apply for income support and an interest rate subsidy if they met the eligibility criteria. The NSW Government has recently made a revised application to the Federal Government to also declare exceptional circumstances for the Eurobodalla and parts of Shoalhaven local government areas (where there are also oyster growers). I am advised that officers of I&I NSW and the National Rural Advisory Council toured the area meeting affected primary producers, including oyster farmers, in late March. (2) In addition to support available under Exceptional Circumstances declaration, I&I NSW offers further support through its drought support workers. After making initial contact, the drought support workers can refer primary producers seeking help to appropriate financial counselling, mental health support or other services that are required. I&I NSW Aquaculture staff are also available to assist oyster growers in financial hardship with fee waiver or payment plans. *9598 BEGA VOLUNTEER RESCUE ASSOCIATION—Mr Andrew Constance asked the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— (1) Will the Minister make available the investigation report into a member of the Volunteer Rescue Association at Bega to the member concerned? (2) If not, why not? Answer— The Bega Rescue Squad is an independent body incorporated under the provisions of the Associations Incorporation Act 1984. The Squad is affiliated with the NSW Volunteer Rescue Association Inc. As such the Government plays no role in the administration of the Squad. 9599 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—RETIREMENT VILLAGES ADVISORY COUNCIL—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts— 9600 CASEWORKERS EMPLOYED—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9601 CASEWORKERS EMPLOYED—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9602 CASEWORKERS EMPLOYED—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— 9603 DIRECTOR OF RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— *9604 INVESTIGATION INTO MR HENRY TSANG—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— Given that on 12 November 2009 the then Premier Nathan Rees, in response to a question from the Leader of the Opposition, stated that the Department of Premier and Cabinet was currently undertaking an investigation and examination of Mr Tsang and Hightrade's activities including discussions with the Department of Industrial Relations, and that he was happy to have that report released and made public when it was complete: (1) Has an investigation begun? (2) Who is leading the investigation? (3) When was this report completed? (4) When will this report be released? Answer— I am advised that: The investigation was undertaken by the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) and completed in November 2009. A copy of the report is publicly available upon request of DPC. Following a Freedom of Information request from the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, a copy of the report was released on 16 December 2009.

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9605 DIRECTOR OF REFORM IMPLEMENTATION—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— 9606 SYDNEY WATER CORPORATION FINANCIALS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— 9607 SMARTER SCHOOLS NATIONAL PROGRAM—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9608 COWRA PUBLIC DENTAL CLINIC—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9609 BEROWRA POLICE STATION—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9610 WARD 2A HORNSBY HOSPITAL—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9611 HORNSBY HOSPITAL MASTER PLAN 2010—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9612 ELIZABETH BAY MARINA—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways, and Minister for the Illawarra— 9613 KOALAS IN MUMBULLA STATE FOREST—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9614 SYDNEY HARBOUR MARINA DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9615 MYZONE TICKETING BROCHURES—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9616 LIFETIME CARE AND SUPPORT SCHEME—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9617 GOVERNMENT-FUNDED COMPUTERS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9618 STUDENT INJURIES IN NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9619 NATIONAL ART SCHOOL—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9620 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9621 RADIOTHERAPY SERVICES TO RURAL AREAS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9622 BREACHES OF PAROLE—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 9623 WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIPS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 9624 ASBESTOS REMOVAL—MONA VALE HOSPITAL—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9625 KEMPSEY BYPASS COMMENCEMENT DATE—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads—

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9626 PEMBROKE ROAD CAMPBELLTOWN—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9627 PACIFIC HIGHWAY POSTCARD—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads—

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9628 MOUNT DRUITT HOSPITAL ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9629 POLICE STATION SECURITY—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9630 POST-NATAL DEPRESSION FACILITIES—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9631 MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— 9632 PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS—Mr Andrew Fraser to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9633 OUT-OF-HOME CARE SERVICE PROVIDERS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— 9634 SUPPORTED CARE ALLOWANCE—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— 9635 DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS FROM VICTIMS COMPENSATION—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— 9636 LITTLE FOREST ROAD AND PRINCES HIGHWAY INTERSECTION—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9637 HAVENLEE SCHOOL STAFFING SHORTAGES—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9638 CURRARONG BOAT RAMP—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— *9639 SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC INQUIRY REPORT—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— As the Shellharbour City Council Public Inquiry Report recommended that the administrator review council's performance, plans and forecasts in relation to Shell Cove and ensure the adequacy of the ongoing supervisory and reporting arrangements: What was the result of this review by the administrator and what action has taken place to ensure the adequacy of the ongoing supervisory and reporting arrangements? Answer— I provide the following details in response to your questions: Information regarding the implementation of the Public Inquiry recommendations is publicly available on Shellharbour City Council's website. 9640 SOUTHERN REGION JOINT PLANNING PANEL—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

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9641 CITY OF CANADA BAY COUNCIL—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— 9642 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND ENERGY FINANCIALS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— 9643 SCHOOL STUDENT TRANSPORT SCHEME—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9644 BURRANGONG MEAT PROCESSORS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9645 BEROWRA FIRE BRIGADE—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— *9646 FEEDBACK TO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— (1) Will every Member of Parliament be contacted by the Department of Local Government to provide feedback to the request by councils for additional levies to be applied to ratepayers? (2) How will this contact be made? Answer— I provide the following details in response to your questions: (1) No. Councils applying for a special rate variation are required to complete a Special Variation Application Form. As part of this application form, councils are required to provide details regarding their Local Member of State Parliament and the Member's views on the proposal, if known. (2) Members may, if they wish, make written representations to me regarding any council's special variation application. 9647 SOCIAL HOUSING PROJECTS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9648 LAND TAX COLLECTED—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Special Minister of State— 9649 PREMIER’S SPORTING CHALLENGE—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 9650 COMMUNITY OFFENDERS SUPPORT PROGRAM (COSP)—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— 9651 COMMUNITY OFFENDERS SUPPORT PROGRAM (COSP)—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9652 PARKINSON’S DISEASE—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9653 ANIMALS IN PET SHOPS CODE OF PRACTICE ENFORCEMENT—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 9654 POLICE BICYCLE UNITS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9655 MEDIA ADVISORS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 9656 AUDITOR GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— *9657 MEETINGS WITH LOBBYISTS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— Are meetings between the Head of the Department of Planning and lobbyists, conducted without the knowledge of the Planning Minister, now acceptable under NSW Government policies and procedures?

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Answer— The NSW Department of Planning has introduced the Meeting and Telephone Communications - Code of Practice (the "Code") to guide all staff of the Department in their interactions with development proponents, lobbyists, community groups and opponents of any planning or development matter. The Code provides that the Department will disclose all meetings and telephone interactions with lobbyists (including their names, organisations they represent and the number of meetings or phone calls) in relation to any specific planning proposals or development matters in an attachment to the relevant reports, which are published online. 9658 LONG-TERM JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTRE AT BROKEN HILL—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Juvenile Justice— 9659 WELDING COURSES—MOUNT DRUITT TAFE—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9660 LINKS TO LEARNING PROGRAM—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9661 CASE ASSESSMENT OFFICERS—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— 9662 ASSESSORS TO USE PLAIN ENGLISH—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— 9663 CROSS-BORDER POLICING AGREEMENT—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9664 CROSS-BORDER TRANSPORT DISCUSSION PAPER—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9665 SOCIAL HOUSING PROJECTS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9666 LASER HAIR REMOVAL REGULATION—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9667 YANGA NATIONAL PARK—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9668 URGENT RESPONSE POLICE CARS—CASTLE HILL—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9669 URGENT RESPONSE POLICE CARS—BLUE MOUNTAINS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9670 ALTERNATIVE WASTE TREATMENT (GLOBAL RENEWABLES) PLANT—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9671 ARROWBIO ALTERNATIVE WASTE TECHNOLOGY PLANT—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9672 GARRAWARRA CENTRE PATIENTS—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9673 HORNSBY HOSPITAL PATIENTS—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9674 COST OF AGENCY NURSES—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9675 FALSE IDENTITIES AND RTA PHOTOGRAPHS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads—

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9676 BRUMBY NUMBERS IN KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9677 USE OF GRAIN AUGERS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9678 UNANSWERED CORRESPONDENCE—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9679 ERECTION OF UNITS—KENROSE STREET FORSTER—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads—

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9680 CARDIAC SUPPORT UNIT NURSES—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9681 CROSS-BORDER POLICING AGREEMENT—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9682 HOUSING TENANTS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9683 MANLY COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 9684 BERRY BYPASS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9685 GOVERNMENT EXPENSES—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Special Minister of State— 9686 AUDIT OF COST—COVERED OUTDOOR AREA—Mr Peter Besseling to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9687 CLAIMS FOR VICTIMS COMPENSATION—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— 9688 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION PROCESSES—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9689 SEXUAL ASSAULT COUNSELLORS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9690 LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM FUND—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— 9691 POLICE ATTENDANCE AT LISAROW HIGH SCHOOL—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9692 POLICE ATTENDANCE AT LISAROW HIGH SCHOOL—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Education and Training— *9693 FIXED WATER CHARGES IN THE LACHLAN RIVER VALLEY—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— Given that the water level in the Wyangala Dam is currently at 7.7% and charges for the supply of bulk water to general security water licences in the Lachlan River Valley will rise by 65% on 1 July 2010: (1) Will the current waving of fixed water charges in the Lachlan River Valley continue until the drought has ended and irrigators have had a reasonable period of time to recover from more than seven years of drought? (2) When will the Minister make this announcement? Answer—

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(1) and (2) The Premier announced on 14 December 2009 the waiving of fixed water charges for 2009-10 for general security licence holders in the Lachlan Valley. The Premier also announced that this financial support will be extended to license holders in other parts of the State who experience three consecutive years of zero water allocations. *9694 UNANSWERED CORRESPONDENCE—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— When will the Minister reply to the email from Rob and Liz Woods of Moree sent at 5.36 pm on 16 December 2009 regarding their concerns about the Government's Achieving Sustainable Groundwater Entitlements History of Use policy? Answer— I am advised: Premier's office had not received the correspondence in question. However, a staff member in Premier's office contacted the Burrinjuck Electorate Office, and asked for this correspondence to be re-sent. That correspondence has subsequently been referred to and answered by Minister Costa on 23 March 2010. 9695 YASS VALLEY HOME LIVING SUPPORT SERVICE—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— 9696 EXTRA BUSES FOR HORNSBY CBD—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9697 BUILDING THE EDUCATION REVOLUTION PROJECTS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9698 PATIENT ESCAPE—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)— 9699 POLICE NUMBERS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9700 DEPARTMENT OF ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS—Mr Kevin Humphries to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs— 9701 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS—SUTHERLAND HOSPITAL—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9702 GARRAWARRA CENTRE—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9703 IMPROVEMENTS ON GOCUP ROAD—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9704 WATER EFFICIENCY IN RENTAL PROPERTIES—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— 9705 SYDNEY HARBOUR DIOXIN REMEDIATION—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9706 TRANSPORT CONCESSIONS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9707 BUILDING THE EDUCATION REVOLUTION (BER)—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9708 DEFENCE CONTRACTS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— *9709 HUNTING IN NSW NATIONAL PARKS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— Do you still stand by the statement in Parliament from former Premier Nathan Rees promising that there will be no hunting in NSW National Parks? Answer— Yes. 9710 THE EDGE ACADEMY—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

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9711 SENTENCING OPTIONS FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Juvenile Justice— 9712 BRINGAGEE ROAD—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9713 RESPONSE TARGET TO 000 CALLS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs— 9714 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9715 ELECTRICITY PRICING STRUCTURE—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform— 9716 ROOM RENTALS—G'DAY MOTEL—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9717 MOTEL ROOM RENTALS—BLUE MOUNTAINS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9718 SERVICES ON CARLINGFORD LINE—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9719 RESPONSE REGARDING INCIDENT AT HAWKS NEST—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 9720 BERRY’S BAY MARINA REDEVELOPMENT—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways, and Minister for the Illawarra— 9721 SEWAGE OVERFLOWS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— 9722 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9723 VISITORS TO NATIONAL PARKS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9724 RISE IN SEA LEVEL—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9725 RADIATION TREATMENT—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9726 WATER MAIN RENEWAL WORKS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— 9727 RESURFACING OF PITTWATER ROAD—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9728 FLASHING LIGHTS IN SCHOOL ZONES—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9729 FATALITIES AND INJURIES—PRINCES HIGHWAY—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9730 WARRELL CREEK TO URUNGA UPGRADE—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9731 KEMPSEY BYPASS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9732 TRANSPORT CORRIDOR LINK—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9733 ROAD ACCIDENTS—FALLEN TREE BRANCHES—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads—

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9734 HIGH SCHOOL IN MEDOWIE—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9735 TOMAREE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9736 REGIONAL ARTS NSW—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts— 9737 BOXING DAY PAY RATES—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform— 9738 CORRIE ISLAND—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9739 PARKING SPACE LEVY—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Special Minister of State— 9740 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—BOOKMAKERS REVISION COMMITTEE—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 9741 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—BOXING AUTHORITY OF NSW—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 9742 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—CASINO, LIQUOR AND GAMING CONTROL AUTHORITY—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 9743 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—CENTENNIAL PARK AND MOORE PARK TRUST—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 9744 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—CLUB INDUSTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 9745 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD SCHEME—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 9746 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—GREYHOUND AND HARNESS RACING REGULATORY AUTHORITY—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 9747 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—HUNTER INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE TRUST—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 9748 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—NSW LOTTERIES—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 9749 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT—RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING FUND—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation— 9750 STAYING HOME LEAVING VIOLENCE PROGRAM—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— 9751 WEBSITE HITS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— 9752 EXPENDITURE ON HEADER AGREEMENTS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services— 9753 OPERATING COSTS FOR CESSNOCK AND PARKLEA PRISONS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

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9754 OPERATING COSTS FOR PRISONS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— 9755 IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 9756 BARANGAROO SITE—PRECINCTS 1, 2 AND 3—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9757 CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9758 NSW INFRASTRUCTURE COORDINATOR—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9759 FUNCTIONS ATTENDED—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9760 SUBMISSIONS TO REVIEW OF METROPOLITAN STRATEGY—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9761 COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF HOMES—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9762 DISCUSSIONS WITH MEMBER FOR FAIRFIELD—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9763 FUTURE OF WOLLONGONG HARBOUR—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— 9764 DISCUSSIONS WITH PREMIER—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands— *9765 BARRABA WATER SUPPLY PIPELINE—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— Given that the Tamworth Regional Council has committed to spending $10 million to build a pipeline from the Split Rock Dam to secure Barraba's Water Supply, when will the Minister commit to assisting with funding of this vital project? Answer— The NSW Office of Water is working with Tamworth Regional Council to improve the reliability of the water supply for the residents of Barraba. Tamworth Regional Council has constructed two emergency groundwater bores and is currently undertaking the long term pumping of these bores to assess their suitability. Based on the results of the testing so far, council is now undertaking further groundwater investigations to determine if additional groundwater sources are available. Once the investigation phase of this work has been completed, it will be a matter for Tamworth Regional Council to determine what option is finally adopted to secure Barraba's water supply. 9766 UNANSWERED CORRESPONDENCE—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9767 HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACCOMMODATION—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9768 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING REGIONS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9769 POST-NATAL DEPRESSION FACILITIES—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9770 CLASS NUMBERS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

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9771 URGENT RESPONSE POLICE CARS—MIRANDA—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9772 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE STUDIES OF RELIGION—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9773 SERVICES FOR DEMENTIA SUFFERERS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9774 PUBLIC HOUSING NEIGHBOURHOOD PROJECT—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9775 WOOLLOOMOOLOO HOMELESSNESS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9776 389 BUS SERVICE—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9777 COMMENTS BY MR BOB ELLIS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 9778 SYDNEY METRO PROJECT—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 9779 ADVERTISEMENTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE JOBS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 9780 PLANNING FOR RADIOTHERAPY SERVICES—Mr Donald Page to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9781 ARMIDALE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9782 VISITS TO NSW PUBLIC SCHOOLS—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— 9783 LAKE CARGELLIGO—MERIABBA PIPELINE—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— 9784 ACUTE CARE BEDS—TWEED HOSPITAL—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9785 NON-MEDICAL STAFF EMPLOYED—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health— 9786 MALE TO FEMALE TEACHER RATIO—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9787 LAPTOP COMPUTERS ISSUED TO STUDENTS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9788 ECOSYSTEM CREDITS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9789 BIOBANKING SCHEME—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)— 9790 COST PER ORGANISATION FOR CRIMINAL CHECKS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9791 MULTIPLE CRIMINAL CHECKS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9792 TURNAROUND TIME FOR CRIMINAL CHECKS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

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9793 COST OF CRIMINAL CHECK—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9794 NUMBER OF CRIMINAL CHECKS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9795 COST TO VOLUNTEER ORGANISATIONS FOR CRIMINAL CHECKS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance— 9796 PRIMARY AND HIGH SCHOOL ENROLMENTS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Education and Training— 9797 CONNECTION TO SEWERAGE—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services— 9798 CLASSIFICATION OF PITTWATER ROAD—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9799 TAXI TRANSPORT SUBSIDY SCHEME (TTSS)—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9800 PACIFIC HIGHWAY BETWEEN BLACKMANS POINT AND CAIRNCROSS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Transport and Roads— 9801 CONSUMER, TRADER AND TENANCY TRIBUNAL (CTTT) HEARINGS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Vice President of the Executive Council— 9802 UNANSWERED CORRESPONDENCE—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

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