2109 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 2011 FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH PARLIAMENT ___________________ BUSINESS PAPER No. 46 THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER 2011 ___________________ BUSINESS WITH PRECEDENCE ORDER OF THE DAY— 1 Senate vacancy; Joint Sitting with the Legislative Council in the Legislative Council Chamber at 3.45 pm on Thursday 13 October 2011 for the election of a person to hold the place in the Senate rendered vacant by the resignation of Senator the Honourable Helen Coonan. GOVERNMENT BUSINESS NOTICES OF MOTIONS— 1 MR ANTHONY ROBERTS to move— That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Home Building Act 1989 to make further provision in respect of home warranty insurance, statutory warranties, developers, building disputes and administrative arrangements; to amend the Civil Liability Act 2002 in relation to proportionate liability; and for other purposes. (Home Building Amendment Bill). (Notice given 12 October 2011) 2110 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 13 October 2011 2 MR ANTHONY ROBERTS to move— That a bill be introduced for an Act to regulate certain plumbing and drainage work and to establish a single regulator for that work, and for related purposes. (Plumbing and Drainage Bill). (Notice given 12 October 2011) ORDERS OF THE DAY— 1 Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Ms Robyn Parker, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle”. (Introduced 11 October 2011—Mr John Robertson). 2 Universities Governing Bodies Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Adrian Piccoli, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle”. (Introduced 11 October 2011— Ms Carmel Tebbutt). 3 Technical and Further Education Commission Amendment (Staff Employment) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Adrian Piccoli, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle”. (Introduced 11 October 2011—Ms Carmel Tebbutt). 4 Budget Estimates and related papers 2011-2012; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Brad Hazzard, “That this House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers 2011-2012”. (Moved 8 September 2011—Mr Jai Rowell). 5 Graffiti Legislation Amendment Bill; consideration of the Legislative Council's message. 6 Liquor Amendment (3 Strikes) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr George Souris, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle”. (Introduced 22 June 2011—Ms Carmel Tebbutt). 7 Local Government Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Donald Page, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle”. (Introduced 12 October 2011—Mr Ryan Park). BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE – PETITIONS ORDERS OF THE DAY— 1 Petition—from certain citizens requesting that 'Confucius Classrooms' be removed from schools and be replaced by an Australian-run organisation (Mr Jamie Parker). (Discussion set down for 13 October 2011). 2 Petition—from certain citizens requesting that the Government retain all services and staff at the Cronulla Fisheries Research Centre of Excellence (Mr Mark Speakman). (Discussion set down for 19 October 2011). 3 Petition—from certain citizens requesting that 'Confucius Classrooms' be removed from schools and be replaced by an Australian-run organisation (Dr Geoff Lee). (Discussion set down for 10 November 2011). 2111 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 13 October 2011 GENERAL BUSINESS NOTICES OF MOTIONS (for Bills)— 1 MR GREG PIPER to move— That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Local Government Act 1993 to increase, from 21 to 30 years, the maximum period for which a lease or licence in respect of community land may be granted. (Local Government Amendment (Community Land) Bill). (Notice given 9 May 2011) ORDERS OF THE DAY (for Bills)— P1 Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Maintenance of Local Government Development Consent Powers) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greg Piper, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle”. (Notice given 4 May 2011, introduced 6 May 2011—Mr Ray Williams). P2 Cross-Border Commission Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Richard Torbay “That this bill be now agreed to in principle”. (Notice given 10 May 2011, introduced 12 May 2011—Mr Daryl Maguire). 3 Local Government Amendment (Roadside Vehicle Sales) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Ms Clover Moore, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle”. (Notice given 4 August 2011, introduced 5 August 2011—Mr Daryl Maguire). P postponed ORDERS OF THE DAY (General Orders)— 1 Public Water Supplies Act 1957; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr John Williams— That this House requests that the Public Water Supplies Act 1957 be amended to give local water authorities the ultimate power to make decisions concerning the addition of fluoride to public water within their locality. (Notice given 4 May 2011, moved 2 June 2011—Mrs Roza Sage). 2 Elermore Vale Men's Shed; resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Ms Sonia Hornery— That this House: (1) Notes the launching of a Men's Shed at Elermore Vale. (2) Congratulates all the men involved with the launch and congratulates Elermore Vale Neighbourhood Centre for this initiative. (Notice given 5 May 2011, moved 15 September 2011—Mr John Robertson speaking, 3 minutes remaining). 2112 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 13 October 2011 NOTICES OF MOTIONS (General Notices) 32 KU-RING-GAI PLANNING ISSUES MR JONATHAN O'DEA to move— That this House notes the prompt action of the new Government to improve local democracy on planning issues for residents of the Ku-ring-gai Council area. (Notice given 9 May 2011) 33 EARLY-INTERVENTION PRESCHOOLS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House calls on the Government to adopt recommendations by the nation's leading education authority, Mr Tony Vinson and establish early intervention preschools to save children from a lifetime of disadvantage. (Notice given 9 May 2011) 34 HOSPITALS UPGRADES MR RICHARD TORBAY to move— That this House calls on the Government to support major capital upgrades to Armidale, Inverell, Glenn Innes and Tenterfield Hospitals. (Notice given 9 May 2011) 35 PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT MR JONATHAN O'DEA to move— That this House notes the substantial need for public infrastructure investment in Sydney's north after 16 years of neglect under NSW Labor. (Notice given 9 May 2011) 36 DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER'S MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that dementia and Alzheimer's are claiming more than twice as many Australian lives as they did a decade ago. (2) Notes that the Hunter Medical Research Institute, the John Hunter Hospital, and the Calvary Mater Hospital would appreciate more funding for research and development to combat this insidious disease. (Notice given 9 May 2011) 37 PUBLIC UTILITIES PRIVATISATION MR RICHARD TORBAY to move— That this House calls on the Government to not allow any further privatisation of public utilities without a referendum being conducted. (Notice given 9 May 2011) 38 W LEAGUE - JETS 2113 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 13 October 2011 MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that Matildas' contender, Hayley Crawford was nominated W League Jets player of the year. (2) Congratulates Hayley Crawford and all the W League Jets players for the high standard they set in the Hunter for women in sport. (Notice given 9 May 2011) 39 PRINCES HIGHWAY MR GARETH WARD to move— That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government on its commitment to deliver $574 million for the Princes Highway. (2) Condemns the previous Government for its failure to adequately support and fund the Princes Highway. (3) Notes the Government stands ready to consult with the local community to deliver results for motorists and tourists. (Notice given 10 May 2011) 40 LUPUS MS SONIA HORNERY to move— That this House: (1) Notes that 10 May 2011 is World Lupus Day. (2) Notes that a support group has been established to give heart to those people in the Hunter with lupus and raise money to fund research at the John Hunter Hospital. (3) Notes that the people of Wallsend appreciate the work of Ms Juliet Roosendaal, Honorary President of the Scleroderma Lupus Support Society, which provides assistance to sufferers of a disease more prevalent than many recognise. (Notice given 10 May 2011) P41 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK MS CHERIE BURTON to move— That this House: (1) Notes the theme for National Volunteer Week 2011 is "Inspiring the Volunteer in You". (2) Notes that National Volunteer Week provides an opportunity to acknowledge, highlight and thank those 5.4 million Australians who volunteer in their communities each year. (3) Notes that Volunteering Australia is the national peak body for volunteering, representing the views and needs of the volunteer movement while promoting the activity of volunteering as one of enduring social, cultural and economic value. (4) Calls on the Government to continue the support and initiatives of the previous Government with respect to volunteering in New South Wales. (Notice given 10 May 2011) P - item of business postponed 42 INNER WEST LIGHT RAIL 2114 BUSINESS PAPER Thursday 13 October 2011 MS CARMEL TEBBUTT to move— That this House: (1) Notes the strong community support for the light rail expansion in Sydney's inner west and CBD, including the Greenway, a walking and cycling track with bush care sites. (2) Notes that substantial preconstruction work has commenced on the inner west extension and planning approval has been granted. (3) Calls on the Government to commit to ongoing community involvement in the further design and construction phases. (4) Calls on the Government to ensure that construction occurs on time so that the inner west light rail extension is operational by 2012.