309 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 2015 FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-SIXTH PARLIAMENT ___________________ VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS No. 27 THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 ___________________ 1 MEETING OF THE HOUSE The House met at 10.00 am 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) _____________ It being before 11.30 am, general business orders of the day (general orders) and general business notices of motions (general notices) proceeded with. _____________ 3 ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES Mr Alex Greenwich moved, pursuant to notice, That this House: (1) Acknowledges the contribution made to New South Wales by those who have sought asylum, refugees, and other immigrants including those on 457 visas. (2) Notes that seeking asylum is a human right and asylum seekers, refugees and other immigrants should be treated with respect and dignity. (3) Commends the Government for its compassionate approach towards asylum seekers and refugees, including providing the most generous travel concessions in Australia. (4) Notes that the people of New South Wales are welcoming of the refugees and asylum seekers 310 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 10 September 2015 fleeing war and destruction who need safe passage to a new home. Debate ensued. Ms Julia Finn, Mr Guy Zangari, Ms Jenny Leong, Mr Greg Piper and Mr Jamie Parker, by leave, also spoke to the motion. Question put and passed. 4 SHOALHAVEN HOSPITAL The order of the day was read for the resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Mr Gareth Ward, That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government for its commitment of a second linear accelerator at Shoalhaven Hospital. (2) Congratulates the Government for its commitment to an $8 million upgrade of the car park at Shoalhaven Hospital. (3) Notes that the Opposition failed to match the current Government's commitment to upgrade the car park. Question again proposed and debate resumed. Question put and passed. 5 ALISON QUIRK YOUTH PARLIAMENT REPRESENTATIVE Mr Adam Marshall moved, pursuant to notice, That this House: (1) Congratulates Moree Secondary College Captain Alison Quirk on her selection to represent the Northern Tablelands in the 2015 YMCA NSW Youth Parliament. (2) Notes that Alison has recently returned home after a stint in Sydney at political boot camp with 159 other students from across the State, who are formulating bills that will be presented and debated in the Parliament in July. (3) Wishes Alison a successful and enjoyable experience in the Youth Parliament as a representative and ambassador for rural young people. Debate ensued. Question put and passed. 6 PRINCES HIGHWAY UPGRADE Mr Gareth Ward moved, pursuant to notice, That this House: (1) Congratulates the Government for upgrading the Princes Highway at Gerringong, Berry and South Nowra. (2) Notes the historic and record spending on roads in the Illawarra region. Debate ensued. Question put. 311 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 10 September 2015 The House divided. AYES 48 Mr Anderson, Mr Aplin, Mr Ayres, Ms Berejiklian, Mr Brookes, Mr Conolly, Mr Constance, Mr Coure, Mr Crouch, Mrs Davies, Mr Dominello, Mr Evans, Mr Gee, Mr George, Ms Goward, Mr Greenwich, Mr Gulaptis, Mr Hazzard, Mr Henskens, Ms Hodgkinson, Mr Humphries, Mr Johnsen, Dr Lee, Mr Maguire, Mr Marshall, Mr Notley-Smith, Mr O’Dea, Mrs Pavey, Mr Perrottet, Ms Petinos, Mr Piccoli, Mr Piper, Mr Provest, Mr Roberts, Mr Rowell, Mr Sidoti, Mrs Skinner, Mr Speakman, Mr Stokes, Mr Taylor, Mr Toole, Mr Tudehope, Ms Upton, Mr Ward, Mr Williams and Mrs Williams. Tellers: Mr Bromhead and Mr Patterson. NOES 31 Ms Aitchison, Mr Atalla, Mr Barr, Ms Car, Ms Catley, Mr Chanthivong, Mr Crakanthorp, Mr Daley, Mr Dib, Ms Doyle, Ms Finn, Mr Harris, Ms Harrison, Ms Haylen, Mr Hoenig, Mr Kamper, Ms Leong, Mr Lynch, Ms McKay, Mr Mehan, Ms Mihailuk, Mr Minns, Mr Park, Mr Parker, Mr Robertson, Ms K. Smith, Ms T.F. Smith, Ms Washington and Mr Zangari. Tellers: Mr Lalich and Mr Warren. In the Chair: Ms Gibbons. Pairs: Mr Baird—Ms Burney; Mr Barilaro—Mr Foley; Mr Elliott—Ms Hay; Mr Grant—Dr McDermott and Mr Kean—Ms Watson. Question passed. 7 LITERACY AND NUMERACY TEACHERS Mr Ryan Park moved, pursuant to notice, That this House: (1) Notes that in 2010 the then Opposition announced a commitment of 60 new literacy and numeracy teachers for the Illawarra. (2) Notes that as of 1 May 2015 this commitment has not been met. (3) Calls on the Government to explain when all of those teachers will be working in Illawarra schools. Upon which Mr Ray Williams moved, That the motion be amended by leaving out all words after “That” with a view to inserting instead: “this House: (1) Notes the Government’s $261 million five year Literacy and Numeracy Action Plan which is based on the key recommendation of the Ministerial Advisory Group chaired by Dr Ken Boston, AO. (2) Notes indications already suggest the plan is providing an evidence-based prescription for improvement in literacy and numeracy standards on behalf of children in New South Wales. (3) Congratulates and thanks teachers in New South Wales for the great work they do in teaching literacy and numeracy.” Question proposed—That the amendment be agreed to. Debate ensued. 312 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 10 September 2015 Mr Jihad Dib moved, That the amendment be amended by leaving out paragraphs (1) and (2). Question proposed—That the amendment to the amendment be agreed to. Debate continued. Question put. The House divided. AYES 33 Ms Aitchison, Mr Atalla, Mr Barr, Ms Burney, Ms Car, Ms Catley, Mr Chanthivong, Mr Crakanthorp, Mr Daley, Mr Dib, Ms Doyle, Ms Finn, Mr Harris, Ms Harrison, Ms Haylen, Mr Hoenig, Mr Kamper, Ms Leong, Mr Lynch, Ms McKay, Mr Mehan, Ms Mihailuk, Mr Minns, Mr Park, Mr Parker, Mr Piper, Mr Robertson, Ms K. Smith, Ms T.F. Smith, Ms Washington and Mr Zangari. Tellers: Mr Lalich and Mr Warren. NOES 44 Mr Anderson, Mr Aplin, Mr Ayres, Mr Barilaro, Ms Berejiklian, Mr Brookes, Mr Conolly, Mr Constance, Mr Coure, Mr Crouch, Mrs Davies, Mr Dominello, Mr Gee, Mr George, Ms Gibbons, Ms Goward, Mr Gulaptis, Mr Henskens, Ms Hodgkinson, Mr Humphries, Mr Johnsen, Dr Lee, Mr Maguire, Mr Marshall, Mr O'Dea, Mrs Pavey, Mr Perrottet, Ms Petinos, Mr Piccoli, Mr Provest, Mr Rowell, Mr Sidoti, Mrs Skinner, Mr Speakman, Mr Stokes, Mr Taylor, Mr Toole, Mr Tudehope, Ms Upton, Mr Ward, Mr Williams and Mrs Williams. Tellers: Mr Bromhead and Mr Patterson. In the Chair: Mr Evans. Pairs: Mr Foley—Mr Baird; Ms Hay—Mr Elliott; Ms Hornery—Mr Hazzard and Ms Watson—Mr Roberts. Question negatived. Question—That the amendment be agreed to—put and passed. Question—That the motion, as amended, be agreed to—put and passed. 8 ARMIDALE RURAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL Mr Adam Marshall moved, pursuant to notice, That this House thanks the Minister for Health and the Deputy Premier for the $60 million commitment to re-develop the Armidale Rural Referral Hospital. Debate ensued. Question put and passed. _____________ It being after 1.00 pm, orders of the day (committee reports) proceeded with. _____________ 9 REPORT OF THE STANDING ORDERS AND PROCEDURE COMMITTEE ENTITLED “CHANGES TO THE STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS, AND THE CITIZENS’ RIGHT OF REPLY PROCEDURE”, REPORT 1/56, DATED AUGUST 2015 Question proposed—That the House take note of the report. 313 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 10 September 2015 Question, by leave, put and passed. 10 REPORT OF THE JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON COMPANION ANIMAL BREEDING PRACTICES IN NEW SOUTH WALES ENTITLED “INQUIRY INTO COMPANION ANIMAL BREEDING PRACTICES IN NEW SOUTH WALES”, REPORT 1/56, DATED AUGUST 2015 Question proposed—That the House take note of the report. Debate ensued. Question put and passed. 11 REPORT OF THE LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE ENTITLED “LEGISLATION REVIEW DIGEST NO. 5/56”, DATED 8 SEPTEMBER 2015 Question proposed—That the House take note of the report. Debate ensued. Question put and passed. _____________ The Acting Speaker (Mr Lee Evans) left the Chair at 1.25 pm. The Speaker resumed the Chair at 2.15 pm. _____________ 12 QUESTION TIME _____________ (1) Following a request from Mr Christopher Gulaptis 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 Mr Gareth Ward pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations provided additional information. (3) Following a request from Ms Katrina Hodgkinson pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Skills, and Minister for Small Business provided additional information. (4) Following a request from Mr Adam Marshall pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Early Childhood Education, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Assistant Minister for Education provided additional information. (5) Following a request from Mr Michael Johnsen pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy provided additional information. _____________ Disorder: At 2.56 pm, the Speaker directed Mr Chris Minns to leave the Chamber for one hour. Disorder: At 3.05 pm, the Speaker directed Ms Linda Burney to leave the Chamber for one hour. _____________ 314 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 10 September 2015 13 PETITIONS (1) The Clerk announced that the following member had lodged petitions for presentation: Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting that the Government retain and properly maintain inner city social housing.