213 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 2015 FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-SIXTH PARLIAMENT ___________________ VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS No. 16 TUESDAY 4 AUGUST 2015 ___________________ 1 MEETING OF THE HOUSE The House met at 12.00 noon pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker took the Chair, read the prayer and acknowledged the traditional owners, thanking them for their custodianship of country. 2 NOTICES OF MOTIONS (GENERAL NOTICES) 3 PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS _____________ The Acting Speaker (Mr Bruce Notley-Smith) left the Chair at 1.25 pm. The Speaker resumed the Chair at 2.15 pm. _____________ 4 SPEAKER’S STATEMENT—CENTENARY OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR The Speaker made a statement in relation to the Centenary of the First World War and recounted some of the events surrounding the August Offensive of 1915. 5 MINISTERIAL ARRANGEMENT Mr Mike Baird informed the House that the Minister for Early Childhood Education, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Assistant Minister for Education would answer questions today in the absence of the Minister for Education. 214 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Tuesday 4 August 2015 6 DEATH OF ALBERT JOHN SCHULTZ, A FORMER MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY The Speaker informed the House of the death, on 14 July 2015, of Albert John Schultz, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly, and that on behalf of the House, she extended to the family the deep sympathy of the Legislative Assembly in the loss sustained. Members and officers stood as a mark of respect. 7 DEATH OF LERRYN WILLIAM MUTTON, A FORMER MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY The Speaker informed the House of the death, on 26 July 2015, of Lerryn William Mutton, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly, and that on behalf of the House, she extended to the family the deep sympathy of the Legislative Assembly in the loss sustained. Members and officers stood as a mark of respect. 8 MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR The Speaker reported messages from His Excellency the Governor assenting to the following bills: 29 June 2015 Act No. 9 Appropriation Bill Act No. 10 Appropriation (Parliament) Bill Act No. 11 Appropriation (Budget Variations) Bill Act No. 12 Fair Trading Legislation (Repeal and Amendment) Bill Act No. 13 Crimes Legislation Amendment (Child Sex Offences) Bill Act No. 14 Small Business Grants (Employment Incentive) Bill Act No. 15 Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 30 June 2015 Act No. 16 Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment (E-cigarettes) Bill. 9 ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BY THE ADMINISTRATOR The Speaker reported the following message from the Administrator: M J BEAZLEY Government House Administrator Sydney, 8 July 2015 The Honourable Justice Margaret Joan Beazley AO, Administrator of the State of New South Wales, has the honour to inform the Legislative Assembly that, consequent on the Governor of New South Wales, His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), being absent from the State, she has assumed the administration of the Government of the State. 10 RE-ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BY THE GOVERNOR The Speaker reported the following message from His Excellency the Governor: DAVID HURLEY Government House Governor Sydney, 9 July 2015 215 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Tuesday 4 August 2015 General David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of New South Wales has the honour to inform the Legislative Assembly that he has re-assumed the administration of the Government of the State. 11 ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BY THE LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR The Speaker reported the following message from His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor: T F BATHURST Government House Lieutenant-Governor Sydney, 22 July 2015 The Honourable Thomas Frederick Bathurst AC, Lieutenant-Governor of the State of New South Wales, has the honour to inform the Legislative Assembly that, consequent on the Governor of New South Wales, His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), being absent from the State, he has assumed the administration of the Government of the State. 12 RE-ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BY THE GOVERNOR The Speaker reported the following message from His Excellency the Governor: DAVID HURLEY Government House Governor Sydney, 24 July 2015 General David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of New South Wales has the honour to inform the Legislative Assembly that he has re-assumed the administration of the Government of the State. 13 ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BY THE LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR The Speaker reported the following message from His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor: T F BATHURST Government House Lieutenant-Governor Sydney, 1 August 2015 The Honourable Thomas Frederick Bathurst AC, Lieutenant-Governor of the State of New South Wales, has the honour to inform the Legislative Assembly that, consequent on the Governor of New South Wales, His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), being absent from the State, he has assumed the administration of the Government of the State. 14 RE-ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BY THE GOVERNOR The Speaker reported the following message from His Excellency the Governor: DAVID HURLEY Government House Governor Sydney, 2 August 2015 General David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of New South Wales has the honour to inform the Legislative Assembly that he has re-assumed the administration of the Government of the State. 15 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT—WENTWORTH FALLS BUSHFIRE Mr David Elliott made a statement in relation to the bushfire which occurred at Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains over 31 July 2015 to 3 August 2015. Mr Guy Zangari also addressed the House. 216 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Tuesday 4 August 2015 16 NOTICES OF MOTIONS 17 NOTICES OF MOTIONS SOUGHT TO BE ACCORDED PRIORITY Mr Ray Williams—Opposition Policies. Mr Luke Foley—Tribute to Adam Goodes. 18 QUESTION TIME _____________ (1) Following a request from Mr Kevin Anderson pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Deputy Premier, Minister for Justice and Police, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Racing, provided additional information. (2) Following a request from Ms Melanie Gibbons pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations provided additional information. (3) Following a request from Mrs Tanya Davies pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Social Housing provided additional information. (4) Following a request from Mr Glenn Brookes pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Social Housing provided additional information. _____________ 19 PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr Mike Baird, by leave, made a personal explanation in relation to the outcome of the 2015 Rugby League State of Origin Series. 20 PARLIAMENTARY CONTRIBUTORY SUPERANNUATION FUND TRUSTEES Mr Anthony Roberts moved, by leave, That in accordance with section 14 (1) (b) of the Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Act 1971, the following members be appointed as trustees of the Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Fund: Gregory John Aplin; Michael John Daley; Bradley Ronald Hazzard; Paul Gerard Lynch; and Daryl William Maguire. Question put and passed. 21 SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS—ROUTINE OF BUSINESS Mr Anthony Roberts moved, That standing and sessional orders be suspended at this sitting to: (1) Permit the consideration, in order given, of both notices of motions accorded priority at this sitting with the following speaking time limits: (a) Mover – 5 minutes; (b) Member next speaking – 5 minutes; (c) Two other members – 3 minutes each; and (d) Reply – 3 minutes. (2) Postpone the commencement of government business until the conclusion of the motions accorded priority. Question put and passed. 217 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Tuesday 4 August 2015 22 PAPER Mrs Jillian Skinner tabled the Independent Auditor’s Compliance Audit Report by the Auditor-General on the Contracts Summary for the Northern Beaches Hospital Public Private Partnership, dated 29 June 2015. 23 OMBUDSMAN The Speaker, in accordance with section 43 of the Community Services (Complaints, Reviews and Monitoring) Act 1993, announced receipt of the report of the New South Wales Ombudsman entitled: “Report of Reviewable Deaths in 2012 and 2013, Volume 1: Child Deaths”, dated June 2015 (received 29 June 2015). “Report of Reviewable Deaths in 2012 and 2013, Volume 2: Deaths of people with disability in residential care”, dated June 2015 (received 29 June 2015). Ordered to be printed. 24 PARLIAMENTARY ETHICS ADVISER The Speaker, in accordance with clause 6 of the resolution of the House relating to the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser, tabled: Copy of correspondence from the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser enclosing advice provided to the Honourable Andrew Stoner, former Minister, regarding Sports Aviation Flight College Australia Ltd, dated 2 August 2015. Copy of correspondence from the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser enclosing advice provided to the Honourable Andrew Stoner, former Minister, regarding Slasherteck Pty Ltd, dated 2 August 2015. 25 PASSENGER TRANSPORT ACT The Clerk, in accordance with section 46D of the Passenger Transport Act 1990, announced receipt of Office of Transport Safety Investigations Reports entitled: “Rail Safety Summary Report, Contributing Factors in NSW Rail Incidents 2004 - 2013” (received 7 July 2015). “Rail Safety Investigation Report, Derailments of Trains 5M28 and NP23, Currabubula, 31 January 2014” (received 20 July 2015). 26 CORONERS ACT The Clerk, in accordance with section 37 of the Coroners Act 2009, announced receipt of the report by the New South Wales State Coroner into deaths in custody/police operations for 2014 (received 10 July 2015). 27 JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON LOOSE-FILL ASBESTOS INSULATION The Clerk announced receipt of the Government Response to the Report of the Joint Select Committee on Loose-Fill Asbestos Insulation entitled “Loose-fill asbestos insulation” (received 15 July 2015).