ALBURY GOJU KAI KARATE ......................................................................................................... 23161 ALCOHOL-RELATED VIOLENCE ................................................................................................... 23175 ASSENT TO BILLS ............................................................................................................................. 23168 AUDITOR-GENERAL'S REPORT ..................................................................................................... 23182 BLUE MOUNTAINS ACCOMMODATION AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION .............................. 23165 BRAVEHEARTS MID NORTH COAST ............................................................................................ 23159 BUDGET ESTIMATES AND RELATED PAPERS ........................................................................... 23204 BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY WARNING ..................................................................... 23169, 23180, 23201 BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE .......................................................................... 23156, 23169, 23170, 23181 COAL SEAM GAS .............................................................................................................................. 23209 CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS TO BE ACCORDED PRIORITY .............................................. 23183 CRIMES AMENDMENT (TERRORISM) BILL 2013 ........................................................... 23192, 23201 DANNY BUDERUS ............................................................................................................................ 23156 DRUGS AND POISONS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (NEW PSYCHOACTIVE AND OTHER SUBSTANCES) BILL 2013................................................................................................................. 23188 ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF MIRANDA .......................................................................................... 23169 FEDERAL COALITION GOVERNMENT POLICIES ...................................................................... 23185 FEDERAL ELECTION 2013 ............................................................................................................... 23170 GLEN INNES EXAMINER BUSINESS AWARDS ........................................................................... 23163 GOLDEN ROSE CHILD CARE CENTRE ......................................................................................... 23165 GUN CRIME ........................................................................................................................................ 23170 INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION ........................................................... 23181 INGHAM INSTITUTE CLINICAL SKILLS AND SIMULATION CENTRE ................................... 23209 INTERNATIONAL TOURISM ........................................................................................................... 23179 IRISH DIGNITARIES ROYAL NATIONAL PARK VISIT ............................................................... 23164 KURRI KURRI COMMUNITY EVENTS .......................................................................................... 23207 LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE ........................................................................................... 23182 LOWER HUNTER HEALTH SERVICES .......................................................................................... 23177 MATER DEI SCHOOL CAMDEN ..................................................................................................... 23211 MINISTRY ........................................................................................................................................... 23169 MONARO PANTHERS FOOTBALL CLUB...................................................................................... 23210 NATIONAL EDUCATION REFORM AGREEMENT....................................................................... 23178 OMBUDSMAN .................................................................................................................................... 23180 OUTLAW MOTORCYCLE GANG LEGISLATION ......................................................................... 23172 PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES ................................................................................................. 23180 PARRAMATTA STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE .......................................................................... 23166 PETITIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 23182 POLICE INTEGRITY COMMISSION................................................................................................ 23181 PRIME MINISTER ELECT TONY ABBOTT .................................................................................... 23167 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS ................................................................................. 23156, 23206 QUESTION TIME ............................................................................................................................... 23170 REGIONAL ACADEMIES OF SPORT PARLIAMENTARY RECEPTION .................................... 23206 REVVED UP PROGRAM ................................................................................................................... 23159 SUGARLOAF STATE CONSERVATION AREA MINE SUBSIDENCE......................................... 23160 SYDNEY SECOND AIRPORT SITE .................................................................................................. 23177 SYNTHETIC DRUGS ACTION ......................................................................................................... 23176 TAMWORTH ABSOLUTELY EVERYBODY SPRING BALL ........................................................ 23157 TOWARDS THE MORNING SUN ART EXHIBITION .................................................................... 23162 TRIBUTE TO BERYL BEDFORD ..................................................................................................... 23157 TRIBUTE TO NANCY HILLIER, OAM ............................................................................................ 23158 23156 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Tuesday 10 September 2013 __________ The Speaker (The Hon. Shelley Elizabeth Hancock) took the chair at 12 noon. The Speaker read the Prayer and acknowledgement of country. BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE Notices of Motions General Business Notices of Motions (General Notices) given. PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS _______________ DANNY BUDERUS Mr TIM OWEN (Newcastle) [12.06 p.m.]: Today I reflect on the career of Danny Buderus, one of Newcastle's favourite sons. On Sunday I joined with thousands of adoring fans who had the pleasure of watching Danny Buderus run onto the grounds of Hunter Stadium for the final time. The club legend has had an illustrious career and I take this opportunity to reflect on some of his greatest achievements. The Taree United junior—a future captain of Australia, New South Wales and the Knights—burst onto the rugby league scene while attending St Francis Xavier's College, Hamilton. In 1995 and 1996 he toured with the Australian Schoolboys teams. Two years later, under the guidance of Mal Reilly, the 19-year-old made his Australian Rugby League debut against the now defunct South Queensland Crushers in round 3 of the 1997 season. Later that year the Knights went on to play their first grade grand final, but Buderus had to wait another five years before experiencing premiership glory, when in 2001 he starred in the club's 30-24 win over the Parramatta Eels. Earlier that year, 23-year-old Buderus had his first taste of representative football, playing in the annual Country versus City Origin match and also making his international debut for Australia. He represented his country every year until 2006, playing a total of 24 games for the Kangaroos. The following year, 2002, the hooker made his first appearance for New South Wales and represented the Blues in every game until he left for the English Super League in late 2008, playing a total of 21 games for New South Wales. In the same year, Buderus celebrated his 200th game for the red and blue. In 2003 the inspirational leader replaced injured Andrew Johns as captain and led New South Wales to victory in 2004. The inspirational leader holds the record for the most appearances as captain for the Blues and the most consecutive appearances for New South Wales. In 2004 Buderus became the third Knights player, after Paul Harragon and Andrew Johns, to captain Australia and during the Tri-Nations tournament he led the Kangaroos to a 44-8 victory over Great Britain. Much to the joy of Knights' members and supporters, the hooker was granted a release from his third and final year at Leeds to return home and finish his career where it all started. Buderus returned to the Knights in the same manner that he left: as an inspirational leader who was willing to put his body on the line for the team. His form earned him selection in the 2012 Country Origin side but, unfortunately, he was forced to withdraw due to injury. The standing captain signed a one-year contract extension for the 2013 season, but before returning to the field he faced another setback in round 3 which forced Buderus to undergo a second surgery on his back. Given the rehabilitation needed to recover from a second operation, most players would have considered retirement, but Danny was determined to finish his career on his own terms and returned to the field