9321 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 2011-12-13-14 FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH PARLIAMENT ___________________ BUSINESS PAPER No. 198 THURSDAY 8 MAY 2014 ___________________ GOVERNMENT BUSINESS ORDERS OF THE DAY— 1 Universities Legislation Amendment (Regulatory Reforms) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Adrian Piccoli, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 19 March 2014—Ms Cherie Burton). 2 Ombudsman Amendment (Aboriginal Programs) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Victor Dominello, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 18 March 2014—Ms Linda Burney). 3 Budget Estimates and related papers 2013-2014; resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Mr Mike Baird, "That this House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers 2013-14". (Moved 20 June 2013—Mr Andrew Rohan speaking, 10 minutes remaining). 4 Racing Administration Amendment (Sports Betting National Operational Model) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr George Souris, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 19 March 2014—Mr Paul Lynch). 5 Drug Court Legislation Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greg Smith, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 26 March 2014—Mr Paul Lynch). 9322 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 8 May 2014 6 Teaching Service Amendment (Transfers) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Adrian Piccoli, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 27 March 2014—Mr Ron Hoenig). 7 Graffiti Control Amendment Bill; consideration of Legislative Council amendment. (Mr Brad Hazzard). 8 Home Building Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Stuart Ayres, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 6 May 2014—Ms Tania Mihailuk). 9 Crimes Amendment (Strangulation) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Brad Hazzard, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 7 May 2014—Mr Paul Lynch). 10 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Amendment (Family Member Victim Impact Statement) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Brad Hazzard, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 7 May 2014—Mr Paul Lynch). 11 (i) Planning Bill. Cognate bills; consideration of Legislative (ii) Planning Administration Bill. Council amendments in the Planning Bill. (Mr Brad Hazzard). 12 Committee on the Ombudsman, the Police Integrity Commission and the Crime Commission —Reference; consideration of the Legislative Council's message dated 29 May 2012. BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE—PETITIONS ORDERS OF THE DAY— 1 Petition—from certain citizens requesting funding to reinstate a police station in Wallsend. (Ms Sonia Hornery). (Discussion date 8 May 2014). GENERAL BUSINESS NOTICES OF MOTIONS (for Bills)— P1 MR ALEX GREENWICH to move— That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1995 to allow a married person who has undergone a sex affirmation procedure to have the person's sex registered or to have the record of the person's sex altered. (Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment (Change of Sex) Bill). (Notice given 5 March 2014—lapses 6 September 2014) 9323 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 8 May 2014 2 MR JOHN ROBERTSON to move— That the following cognate bills be introduced: (i) A bill for an Act to amend the Independent Commission Against Corruption Regulation 2010 to prescribe a ministerial code of conduct, the substantial breach of which will constitute corrupt conduct under the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988. (Independent Commission Against Corruption Amendment (Ministerial Code of Conduct) Bill). (ii) A bill for an Act to amend the Constitution (Disclosures by Members) Regulation 1983 to make further provision with respect to disclosures by Members of Parliament. (Constitution Amendment (Disclosures by Members) Bill). (Notice given 26 March 2014—lapses 27 September 2014) P3 MR JAMIE PARKER to move— That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981 to make further provision with respect to political donations. (Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Amendment (Restrictions on Political Donations) Bill). (Notice given 7 May 2014—lapses 8 November 2014) ORDERS OF THE DAY (for Bills)— 1 Protection of the Environment Operations Amendment (Prosecutions) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Ron Hoenig, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 21 November 2013—Mr Mike Baird; lapses 21 May 2014). 2 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Amendment (Victim Impact Statements—Mandatory Consideration) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr John Robertson, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 20 March 2014—Mr Troy Grant; lapses 19 September 2014). P3 TAFE Changes Moratorium (Secure Future for Public Provision of Vocational Education and Training) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Jamie Parker, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 27 March 2014—Mr Troy Grant; lapses 28 August 2014). P Items marked P are postponed 9324 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 8 May 2014 NOTICES OF MOTIONS (General Notices) P 2805 COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTRES RESTRUCTURE MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Government has outlined a restructure of the Community Justice Centres which includes the proposed closure of the Newcastle and Campbelltown Community Justice Centres. (2) Notes that the two centres offer free mediation services to thousands of people in regional areas. (3) Calls on the Attorney General to support regional areas and keep these two active offices open. (Notice given 12 November 2013—lapses 13 May 2014) P - postponed 2806 NORTHERN INLAND ACADEMY OF SPORT MR ADAM MARSHALL to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) held its 21st annual awards night on Saturday, 9 November 2013. (2) Congratulates all academy athlete award winners, in particular Sarah Heagney, Kirstie Fuller, who received Coach of the Year Award, and Communicator of the Year, William Brissett. (3) Acknowledges the following Northern Tablelands athletes who excelled in sporting programs: Callum Dolby (triathlon); Sahra Dennehy (tennis); Talia Constance (hockey); Katrina Rekunow (hockey); Brennan Czinner (gymnastics); Tiernan May (kayaking); and Holly Harris (mountain biking). (4) Pays tribute to Peter Annis-Brown, who retired as NIAS executive officer after 15 years of outstanding service, and congratulates Di Hallam on her appointment to the position. (Notice given 12 November 2013—lapses 13 May 2014) 2807 MUSWELLBROOK HOSPITAL FACILITIES MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that there have been further reports about the extent of disrepair of facilities at Muswellbrook Hospital, including that the hospital's library has been condemned and that asbestos roof sheeting has been exposed in outside walkways. (2) Notes that, since the hospital's aged-care residents were moved to an area down the hall from the hospital's emergency department, a system to alert nurses of elderly residents wandering outside has allegedly failed twice. (3) Calls on the Minister for Health to move immediately to fund urgent repairs to Muswellbrook Hospital's facilities and to ensure that its patients are secure. (Notice given 12 November 2013—lapses 13 May 2014) 2808 PILLAR SUPERANNUATION ADMINISTRATOR MS NOREEN HAY to move— That this House: (1) Calls on the Government and the Treasurer to make a commitment to the Illawarra that it will not sell the superannuation administrator Pillar. (2) Notes that on a number of occasions since 2011 the Member for Wollongong has called on the 9325 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 8 May 2014 Government to reveal its plans for Pillar. (3) Notes Government responses to date have dismissed those concerns as unsubstantiated. (4) Notes that should Pillar be sold, despite the Treasurer's recent comments, there is no protection of the jobs for up to 700 workers. (5) Calls on the Treasurer and the Premier to immediately give assurances that this Illawarra asset will not be sold off for a one off injection of funds. (Notice given 13 November 2013—lapses 14 May 2014) 2809 HIDDEN TREASURES HONOUR ROLL MRS LESLIE WILLIAMS to move— That this House: (1) Recognises the outstanding contributions made by seven women residing in the Port Macquarie electorate who have been inducted in the 2013 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll. (2) Congratulates Ali Bigg, Noni Collins, Robyn Coombes, Pix Jonasson, Louella Poulsen, Jane Dunn and Gwen Porter on their induction. (3) Notes that the honour roll is a legacy of the tireless women volunteers who are the backbone of many regional and rural communities. (Notice given 13 November 2013—lapses 14 May 2014) P2810 NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY RANKING MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the University of Newcastle has moved up the Times Higher Education World University Rankings into the top 251-275 group. (2) Notes that nationally the university has jumped two places since last year to rank ninth. (3) Notes that the University of Newcastle is now the highest ranked university outside a capital city. (4) Congratulates the University of Newcastle for continuing to build on its strong reputation nationally and internationally and urges the Federal Government to ensure adequate funding for the University to encourage access for all. (Notice given 13 November 2013—lapses 14 May 2014) P - postponed 2811 DUVAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS MR ADAM MARSHALL to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates Duval High School year 11 student Craig Trigwell-Lindley on his outstanding financial skills in finishing second out of 1,400 students who took part in 2013 national ASX Sharemarket Game. (2) Notes the achievements of nine other Duval High School students: Aaron Harris; Aleisha Singleton; George Prokop; Cameron Dawson; Scott Lucas; Harrison Lawlor; James Symonds; Christine Freak; and, Cody Bourke, who finished in the top 100 of the game.