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14071 PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 2007-08-09 FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FOURTH PARLIAMENT ___________________ BUSINESS PAPER No. 163 WEDNESDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2009 ___________________ GOVERNMENT BUSINESS NOTICES OF MOTIONS — 1 Ms TEBBUTT to move— That a bill be introduced for an Act to refer certain matters relating to workplace relations to the Parliament of the Commonwealth for the purposes of section 51 (xxxvii) of the Constitution of the Commonwealth; and to amend the Industrial Relations Act 1996. (Industrial Relations (Commonwealth Powers) Bill). (Notice given 24 November 2009) 2 Mr REES to move— That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Election Funding and Disclosures Act 1981 to prohibit political donations by property developers. (Election Funding and Disclosures Amendment (Property Developers Prohibition) Bill). (Notice given 24 November 2009) 14072 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 25 November 2009 ORDERS OF THE DAY— 1 Budget Estimates and related papers 2009-2010; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Aquilina, “That this House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers 2009-2010” (moved 18 June 2009; resumed 3 September 2009, 10 September 2009, 24 September 2009, 27 October 2009, 28 October 2009, 12 November 2009, 24 November 2009—Dr McDonald). 2 Transport Administration Amendment (Rail Trails) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Campbell, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 23 September 2009— Mr Maguire). 3 Renewable Energy (New South Wales) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Koperberg, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 27 June 2007—Ms Goward). GENERAL BUSINESS NOTICES OF MOTIONS (for Bills)— 1 Mr BESSELING to move— That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Duties Act 1997 to allow a person who has previously been exempted from payment of duty as a first home owner, but who was later required to pay the duty, to be eligible for consideration for a further exemption from duty. (Duties Amendment (First Home Owners Exemption) Bill). (Notice given 9 September 2009) 2 Mr SMITH to move— That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Summary Offences Act 1988 to make further provision relating to the custody of knives in schools, licensed premises and public places; and for other purposes. (Summary Offences Amendment (Knives) Bill). (Notice given 20 October 2009) INTERRUPTED MOVER'S AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE SPEECH— 1 Independent Commission Against Corruption Amendment (Political Donations) Bill (notice 22 October 2009; introduced 13 November 2009—Mr O'Farrell speaking). ORDERS OF THE DAY (for Bills)— 1 Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment (Demerit Points) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Stoner, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (notice 23 September 2009; introduced 25 September 2009; resumed 29 October 2009—Mr Daley). 2 Surface Coal Mining Prohibition (Lake Macquarie) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Piper, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (notice 23 September 2009; introduced 13 November 2009—Mr Collier). 14073 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 25 November 2009 NOTICES OF MOTIONS (General Notices)— 535 Ms HODGKINSON to move— That this House: (1) Recognises that more than 20,000 rural students benefit socially, artistically, educationally and economically from attending regional conservatoriums of music in New South Wales. (2) Notes the excellent service provided by Young Conservatorium of Music to the electorate of Burrinjuck. (3) Calls on the Government to increase funding to rural conservatoriums to ensure that this vital service to music students across regional New South Wales can be maintained and expanded. (4) Calls on the Government to publicly release the findings of the review of New South Wales Conservatorium Grants Program by 5 December 2008. (Notice given 25 November 2008) 536 Mrs HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the sewerage treatment plant in Brooklyn is operational and had its open day on Saturday 22 November 2008. (2) Congratulates Sydney Water and partner organisations as well as the local Brooklyn/Dangar Island community on an amazing construction and the smooth process of connection. (3) Calls in the Government to fast-track sewerage connection to Cowan and Galston. (Notice given 25 November 2008) 537 Ms HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that over 100 students at Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College recently slept out in cardboard boxes to experience what it is like to be homeless. (2) Congratulates the students in their endeavours to raise awareness of the underprivileged in our society and assist Hunter charities. (Notice given 25 November 2008) 538 Mr APLIN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the Government has consistently under funded early intervention services for children with a disability in the Albury electorate. (2) Notes the 3500 signatures of concerned residents in a petition calling for increased funding to provide appropriate services through Woodstock Early Intervention, Albury. 14074 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 25 November 2009 (3) Calls on the Government to commit to increased funding for this essential service. (Notice given 25 November 2008) 539 Mrs HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the excellent work of volunteers associated with the Catholic Healthcare Community Visitor Scheme. (2) Congratulates Kerry Lovell and her team on 15 years of dedicated service to the local Hornsby community and environs. (3) Congratulates the volunteers who have been assisting elderly and disabled clients from the beginning of the project. (Notice given 25 November 2008) 540 Mr MARTIN to move— That this House: (1) Notes that the 25 November is designated by the United Nations as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. (2) Notes that violence against women remains the most widespread human rights abuse in the world and that a recent report by the White Ribbon Foundation found that one in four 12 to 20 year old Australians surveyed were aware of domestic violence against their mothers/step-mothers by their fathers/step-fathers. (3) Notes that the white ribbon is the symbol for the day, and that on 25 November around Australia thousands of men and women will be wearing a white ribbon to show their support for this cause. (4) Notes that the white ribbon campaign is the largest effort in the world of men working to end men’s violence against women, and that wearing a white ribbon is seen as a personal pledge never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women. (5) Congratulates the men and women who have taken this pledge by wearing a white ribbon on 25 November 2008. (6) Notes that White Ribbon Day aims to build cultural change around the issue of violence against women through education and by promoting a culture of non-violence and respect, particularly among men and boys. (7) Commits itself to eliminating violence against women. (Notice given 26 November 2008) 541 Mrs HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the Wrigleys factory in Michigan Avenue, Asquith has just celebrated its 50th anniversary of being in Australia. 14075 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 25 November 2009 (2) Congratulates George Munro and a great team who efficiently manage the production and create a quality product. (3) Notes the 50th anniversary celebrations held on site and at the Hornsby RSL Club. (Notice given 26 November 2008) 542 Ms HODGKINSON to move— That this House: (1) Notes that without significant rainfall, Wyangala Dam, in the Burrinjuck electorate, could be down to 3% capacity by 30 June 2009. (2) Calls on the Government to provide drought assistance to those in need in the Burrinjuck electorate until the impact of the drought is over. (Notice given 26 November 2008) 543 Ms GOWARD to move— That this House: (1) Notes the importance of regional conservatoriums of music in the cultural and community life of regional New South Wales. (2) Notes the difficulty of supporting regional conservatoriums such as Goulburn regional conservatorium while the overall budget remains the same and students numbers continue to rise. (3) Condemns the Government for its failure to support regional conservatoriums. (4) Urges the Minister for Education to fund an upgrade in regional conservatoriums from within the existing and substantial resources of the Department of Education. (Notice given 26 November 2008) 544 Mr J.D. WILLIAMS to move— That this House condemns the Government for its lack of support for victims of domestic violence. (Notice given 26 November 2008) 545 Mrs HOPWOOD to move— That this House: (1) Notes Movember is underway and partnered by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and Beyond Blue. (2) Congratulates Simon Slevin of the Hornsby Chamber of Commerce and the Waitara Rotary Club for his participation in this wonderful fundraising event. (Notice given 26 November 2008) 14076 BUSINESS PAPER Wednesday 25 November 2009 546 Ms HODGKINSON to move— That this House: (1) Notes that 1 January 2010 marks the bicentenary of the beginning of the governorship of the Colony of New South Wales by Lachlan Macquarie. (2) Notes that the Government should have overarching responsibility for co-ordinating and funding the bicentenary celebrations in order to make it a significant and relevant celebration of an extraordinary legacy. (3) Notes that organisers are concerned that the Government is not progressing the planning and funding for this event as quickly as is necessary. (4) Calls on the Government to provide adequate funding and organisation support to allow this major event to be properly celebrated by the citizens of New South Wales. (Notice given 26 November 2008) 547 Mr J.D. WILLIAMS to move— That this House notes that juvenile crime is spiralling in New South Wales and current laws are inadequate to address the continuing increases in juvenile lawlessness.