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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2011-12-13-14

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH PARLIAMENT

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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGSNo. 197

TUESDAY 6 MAY 2014

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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 MINISTERIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

(1) Mr Anthony Roberts, on behalf of Mr Mike Baird, informed the House that on 17 April 2014, the Honourable Barry Robert O’Farrell submitted his resignation as Premier to Her Excellency the Governor. Her Excellency then commissioned the Honourable Michael Bruce Baird to form a new Ministry.

On the same day Michael Bruce Baird was sworn as a member of the Executive Council and as Premier, Andrew John Stoner was sworn as a member of the Executive Council and as Deputy Premier, Gladys Berejiklian was sworn as a member of the Executive Council and as Minister for Transport, and Adrian Piccoli was sworn as a member of the Executive Council and as Minister for Education.

On 23 April 2014, Michael Bruce Baird was also sworn as Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for Western Sydney and 21 other members were appointed by Her Excellency the Governor as members of the Executive Council and/or to the offices indicated:

The Honourable Andrew John Stoner MPMinister for Trade and Investment, Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services, Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Minister for Small Business, and Minister for the North Coast

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The Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MPMinister for the Hunter

The Honourable Michael Joseph Gallacher MLCMinister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council

The Honourable Duncan John Gay MLCMinister for Roads and Freight

The Honourable Anthony John Roberts MPMinister for Resources and Energy, and Special Minister of State

The Honourable Jillian Gell Skinner MPMinister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research

The Honourable Andrew James Constance MPTreasurer

The Honourable Prudence Jane Goward MPMinister for Planning, and Minister for Women

The Honourable Bradley Ronald Hazzard MPAttorney General, and Minister for Justice

The Honourable Gabrielle Cecelia Upton MPMinister for Family and Community Services

The Honourable Katrina Ann Hodgkinson MPMinister for Primary Industries, and Assistant Minister for Tourism and Major Events

The Honourable Kevin John Humphries MPMinister for Natural Resources, Lands and Water, and Minister for Western NSW

The Honourable John George Ajaka MLCMinister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra

The Honourable Stuart Laurence Ayres MPMinister for Fair Trading, Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Western Sydney

The Honourable Victor Michael Dominello MPMinister for Citizenship and Communities, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister for Veterans Affairs, and Assistant Minister for Education

The Honourable Robert Gordon Stokes MPMinister for the Environment, Minister for Heritage, and Assistant Minister for Planning

The Honourable Troy Wayne Grant MPMinister for Hospitality, Gaming and Racing, and Minister for the Arts

The Honourable Dominic Francis Perrottet MPMinister for Finance and Services

The Honourable Paul Lawrence Toole MPMinister for Local Government


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The Honourable Jai Travers Rowell MPMinister for Mental Health, and Assistant Minister for Health.

(2) Mr Anthony Roberts informed the House of the representation of Legislative Council ministers in the Assembly:

The Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Roads and Freight.

The Minister for Family and Community Services representing the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra.

(4) Mr Anthony Roberts also informed the House that on 6 May 2014, the following members were appointed as Parliamentary Secretaries, to the offices indicated:

Mr Giovanni Domenic Barilaro MPParliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Regional Development

Mr Craig Asbjorn Baumann MPParliamentary Secretary for Regional Planning

The Honourable David Clarke MLCParliamentary Secretary for Justice

The Honourable Catherine Eileen Cusack MLCParliamentary Secretary for Tertiary Education and Skills

Mr David Andrew Elliott MPParliamentary Secretary to the Premier for Youth, Homelessness and the Centenary of ANZAC

Mr Matthew John Kean MPParliamentary Secretary for Communities

The Honourable Charlie John Stuart Lynn MLCParliamentary Secretary for Veterans Affairs

Mr Daryl William Maguire MPParliamentary Secretary to the Premier for Rural and Regional Affairs

The Honourable Melinda Jane Pavey MLCParliamentary Secretary for Regional and Rural Health

Mr Geoffrey Keith Provest MPParliamentary Secretary for Police and Emergency Services

Mr Mark Raymond Speakman MPParliamentary Secretary for Treasury

Mrs Leslie Gladys Williams MPParliamentary Secretary for Renewable Energy

Mr Raymond Craig Williams MPParliamentary Secretary for Transport and Roads.

3 GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS


Tuesday 6 May 2014

Mr Anthony Roberts, on behalf of Mr Mike Baird, informed the House of the appointment on 23 April 2014 of Anthony John Roberts as Leader of the House, and of the election on 6 May 2014 of Andrew Stuart Cornwell as Government Whip and of Gareth James Ward as Deputy Government Whip.

4 NOTICES OF MOTIONS (GENERAL NOTICES)

5 PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS_____________

The Acting Speaker (Mr Lee Evans) obtained the concurrence of the House to permit Mr Victor Dominello to conclude his private members’ statement after 1.30 pm._____________

The Acting Speaker (Mr Lee Evans) left the Chair at 1.33 pm.

The Speaker resumed the Chair at 2.15 pm._____________

6 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 Office of the GovernorLieutenant-Governor Sydney, 28 March 2014

The Honourable Thomas Frederick Bathurst, 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, Professor Marie Bashir, being absent from the State, he has assumed the administration of the Government of the State.

7 RE-ASSUMPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT BY THE GOVERNOR

The Speaker reported the following message from Her Excellency the Governor:

MARIE BASHIR Office of the GovernorGovernor Sydney, 31 March 2014

Professor Marie Bashir, Governor of New South Wales has the honour to inform the Legislative Assembly that she has re-assumed the administration of the Government of the State.

8 MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR

The Speaker reported a message from Her Excellency the Governor assenting to the following bill:

1 April 2014

Act No. 8 Child Protection Legislation Amendment Bill.

9 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 Office of the Governor


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Lieutenant-Governor Sydney, 27 April 2014

The Honourable Thomas Frederick Bathurst, 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, Professor Marie Bashir, being absent from the State, he 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 Her Excellency the Governor:

MARIE BASHIR Office of the GovernorGovernor Sydney, 28 April 2014

Professor Marie Bashir, Governor of New South Wales has the honour to inform the Legislative Assembly that she has re-assumed the administration of the Government of the State.

11 DEATH OF NEVILLE KENNETH WRAN, A FORMER MINISTER OF THE CROWN

The Speaker informed the House of the death, on 20 April 2014, of the Honourable Neville Kenneth Wran, a former Premier of the State, 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.

12 DEPUTY SERJEANT-AT-ARMS

The Speaker announced that Cheryl Joy Samuels had been appointed Deputy Serjeant-at-Arms on and from 14 April 2014.

13 EDITOR OF DEBATES

The Speaker announced that Scott Fuller had been appointed Editor of Debates on and from 23 April 2014.

14 MINISTERIAL ARRANGEMENT

Mr Mike Baird informed the House that the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice would answer questions today on Police and Emergency Services, Industrial Relations, and the Central Coast.

15 PARLIAMENTARY CONTRIBUTORY SUPERANNUATION FUND TRUSTEES

Mr Anthony Roberts moved, That in accordance with section 14 (1) (b) of the Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Act 1971, Bradley Ronald Hazzard be appointed as a trustee of the Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Fund in place of George Souris.

Question put and passed.

16 NOTICES OF MOTIONS

17 NOTICES OF MOTIONS SOUGHT TO BE ACCORDED PRIORITY

Mr Ray Williams—New South Wales Economy.Mr John Robertson—Political Donations.


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18 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT—DEATH OF NEVILLE KENNETH WRAN

Mr Mike Baird made a statement in relation to the death of the Honourable Neville Kenneth Wran.

Mr John Robertson also addressed the House.

19 QUESTION TIME_____________

Disorder: At 2.47 pm, the Speaker directed Mr Clayton Barr to leave the Chamber until the conclusion of Question Time.

Disorder: By direction of the Speaker, Ms Cherie Burton was removed from the Chamber by the Deputy Serjeant-at-Arms._____________

(1) Following a request from Mr Kevin Anderson pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment, Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services, Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Minister for Small Business, and Minister for the North Coast provided additional information.

(2) Following a request from Ms Melanie Gibbons pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Women provided additional information._____________

20 PAPERS

(1) Mrs Jillian Skinner tabled the report on the Statutory Review of the Assisted Reproductive Act 2007.

(2) Mr Andrew Constance tabled:

Half Yearly reports for the period ended 31 December 2013 of – Ausgrid; Delta Electricity; Endeavour Energy; Essential Energy; Forestry Corporation; Hunter Water Corporation; Landcom (trading as Urban Growth NSW); Macquarie Generation; Newcastle Port Corporation; Port Kembla Port Corporation; State Water Corporation; Superannuation Administration Corporation (trading as Pillar Administration); Sydney Ports Corporation; Sydney Water Corporation; and TransGrid.

(3) Mr Victor Dominello tabled the report of the Community Relations Commission entitled “Community Relations Report 2013”.

21 UNPROCLAIMED LEGISLATION

The Speaker tabled a list of legislation unproclaimed 90 days after assent as at 6 May 2014.

22 OMBUDSMAN

The Speaker, in accordance with section 31AA of the Ombudsman Act 1974, announced receipt of the report of the NSW Ombudsman entitled “Review of the NSW Child Protection System: Are things improving?”, dated April 2014 (received 10 April 2014).

Ordered to be printed.

23 COMMUNITY SERVICES (COMPLAINTS, REVIEWS AND MONITORING) ACT

The Speaker, in accordance with 34I of the Community Services (Complaints, Reviews and Monitoring)


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Act 1993, announced receipt of the report of the NSW Child Death Review Team entitled “Causes of death of children with a child protection history 2002-2011”, dated April 2014 (received 10 April 2014).


24 FORESTRY ACT

The Speaker, in accordance with section 69H of the Forestry Act 2012, announced receipt of:

NSW Forest Agreements and Integrated Forestry Approvals Implementation Report for the Upper North East, Lower North East, Eden, Southern, Riverina Red Gum, and Brigalow-Nandewar regions for the year ended 30 June 2011 (received 17 April 2014).

NSW Forest Agreements and Integrated Forestry Approvals Implementation Report for the Upper North East, Lower North East, Eden, Southern, Riverina Red Gum, South Western Cypress, and Brigalow-Nandewar regions for the year ended 30 June 2012 (received 17 April 2014).

25 DISCLOSURES BY MEMBERS

The Speaker tabled the Supplementary Ordinary Returns by Members of the Legislative Assembly as at 31 December 2013.


26 DEPARTMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

The Speaker tabled an erratum to the Report of the Department of the Legislative Assembly for the year ended 30 June 2013.

Ordered to be incorporated in the report.

27 AUDITOR-GENERAL

The Clerk, in accordance with section 63C of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983, announced receipt of the Performance Audit Reports of the Auditor-General entitled:

“Fitness of firefighters: Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Rural Fire Service”, dated April 2014 (received 1 April 2014).

“Management of Volunteers: New South Wales State Emergency Service”, dated April 2014 (received 15 April 2014).

28 LAW ENFORCEMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY (ASSUMED IDENTITIES) ACT

The Clerk, in accordance with section 35 of the Law Enforcement and National Security (Assumed Identities) Act 2010, announced receipt of the Assumed Identities reports for the year ended 30 June 2013 of: Australian Federal Police; Australian Taxation Office; Corrective Services NSW; Independent Commission Against Corruption; New South Wales Crime Commission; and the Police Integrity Commission (received 2 April 2014).

29 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE

The Clerk announced receipt of the Government response to Report 11/55 of the Public Accounts Committee entitled “Efficiency and effectiveness of the Audit Office of New South Wales” (received 2 April 2014).


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30 COMMITTEE ON THE OMBUDSMAN, THE POLICE INTEGRITY COMMISSION AND THE CRIME COMMISSION

The Clerk announced receipt of the Government response to Report 7/55 of the Committee on the Ombudsman, the Police Integrity Commission and the Crime Commission entitled “2013 general meetings with the Police Integrity Commission, the Inspector of the Police Integrity Commission, the NSW Crime Commission, the Information and Privacy Commission, the NSW Ombudsman, the Child Death Review Team” (received 10 April 2014).

31 PASSENGER TRANSPORT ACT

The Clerk, in accordance with section 46D of the Passenger Transport Act 1990, announced receipt of the Office of Transport Safety Investigations Report entitled “Bus Safety Report, Bus Fires in New South Wales in 2013” (received 15 April 2014).

32 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON LAW AND SAFETY

The Clerk announced receipt of a further Government response to Report 1/55 of the Legislative Assembly Committee on Law and Safety entitled “Inclusion of donor details on the register of births” and the Government response to Report 2/55 of the Legislative Assembly Committee on Law and Safety entitled “Managing donor conception information” (received 16 April 2014).

33 SOCIAL POLICY COMMITTEE

The Clerk announced receipt of the Government response to Report 2/55 of the Social Policy Committee entitled “Provision of alcohol to minors” (received 23 April 2014).

34 LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

Mr Stephen Bromhead, Chair, tabled the report of the Legislation Review Committee entitled “Legislation Review Digest No. 54/55”, dated 6 May 2014.


Mr Stephen Bromhead also tabled the minutes of the committee meeting regarding Legislation ReviewDigest No. 53/55.

35 STATUTORY RULES AND INSTRUMENTS

The Clerk tabled notices of the making of the following statutory rules and instruments published on the Legislation Website (LW) or in the Government Gazette (GG):

(1) For the week ended 28 March 2014

Criminal Procedure Act 1986—Criminal Procedure Amendment (Forum Sentencing Intervention Program) Regulation 2014 (LW 28 March 2014).

Local Court Act 2007—Local Court Rules (Amendment No. 5) 2014 (LW 28 March 2014).

Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991—Petroleum (Onshore) Amendment Regulation 2014 (LW 26 March 2014).

University of New South Wales 1989—University of New South Wales Amendment By-law 2014 (LW 28 March 2014).

Workers Compensation Act 1987—Workers Compensation Amendment (Latest Index Number)


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Regulation 2014 (LW 28 March 2014).

(2) For the week ended 4 April 2014

District Court Act 1973—District Court Amendment (Probate and Administration) Rule 2014 (LW 4 April 2014).

Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002—Game and Feral Animal Control Amendment Regulation 2014 (LW 4 April 2014).

Justices of the Peace Act 2002—Justices of the Peace Amendment (Code of Conduct) Regulation 2014 (LW 4 April 2014).

Liquor Act 2007—Liquor Amendment (Sydney CBD Entertainment Precinct) Regulation 2014 (LW 4 April 2014).

Police Act 1990—Police Amendment (Police Promotions) Regulation 2014 (LW 4 April 2014).

Private Health Facilities Act 2007—Private Health Facilities Amendment (Reportable Incidents) Regulation 2014 (LW 4 April 2014).

Surveillance Devices Act 2007—Surveillance Devices Regulation 2014 (LW 4 April 2014).


Associations Incorporation Act 2009—Associations Incorporation Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).

Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999—Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Amendment (Supporting Statement) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).

Co-operative Housing and Starr-Bowkett Societies Act 1998—Co-operative Housing and Starr-Bowkett Societies Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).

Community Land Management Act 1989—Community Land Management Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).

Conveyancers Licensing Act 2003—Conveyancers Licensing Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).

District Court Act 1973—District Court Amendment (Electronic Case Management) Rule 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).

Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2004—Electricity (Consumer Safety) Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).

Funeral Funds Act 1979—Funeral Funds Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).

Home Building Act 1989—Home Building Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).

Landlord and Tenant (Amendment) Act 1948—Landlord and Tenant Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).

Legal Profession Act 2004—amendments to the Legal Profession Admission Rules 2005 (GG No. 35 of 11 April 2014, p 1185).


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Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999—Guidelines issued pursuant to section 69 (1)—Claims Assessment Guidelines (GG No. 35 of 11 April 2014, p 1186).

Motor Dealers Act 1974—Motor Dealers Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).

Motor Vehicle Repairs Act 1980—Motor Vehicle Repairs Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).

Partnership Act 1892—Partnership Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).

Pawnbrokers and Second-hand Dealers Act 1996—Pawnbrokers and Second-hand Dealers Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).

Personal Property Securities (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2009—Personal Property Securities (Commonwealth Powers) Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).

Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011—Plumbing and Drainage Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).

Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002—Property, Stock and Business Agents Amendment (Fees and Contributions) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).

Strata Schemes Management Act 1996—Strata Schemes Management Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).

Tattoo Parlours Act 2012—Tattoo Parlours Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).

Valuers Act 2003—Valuers Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 11 April 2014).


Civil Procedure Act 2005—Practice Note No. 29—Procedures—Contract Determinations (GG No. 36 of 17 April 2014, p 1238).

Conveyancing Act 1919—Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Amendment Regulation 2014 (LW 17 April 2014).

Residential Tenancies Act 2010—Residential Tenancies Amendment Regulation 2014 (LW 17 April 2014).


Bail Act 2013—Bail Amendment Regulation 2014 (LW 24 April 2014).

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979—Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Subdivision Works) Regulation 2014 (LW 24 April 2014).

University of Wollongong Act 1989—University of Wollongong Amendment By-law 2014 (LW 24 April 2014).

(6) For the week ended 2 May 2014

District Court Act 1973—Practice Note DC (Civil) No. 12—Coal Miners' Workers Compensation List (GG No. 39 of 24 April 2014, p 1280).

Intoxicated Persons (Sobering Up Centres Trial) Act 2013—Intoxicated Persons (Sobering Up Centres


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Trial) Amendment (Sydney City Catchment Area) Regulation 2014 (LW 2 May 2014).

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997—Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (Licensing Fees) Regulation 2014 (LW 2 May 2014).

36 PETITIONS

(1) The Clerk announced that the following members had each lodged petitions for presentation:

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting the improvement and expansion of bus services to Pyrmont and Ultimo.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting extended Kings Cross night train services on weekends.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting the establishment of a public high school in the Sydney electorate. Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting legislation for same-sex marriage.

Mr Thomas George—from certain citizens requesting the construction of the Byrrill Creek Dam.

Mr Geoff Provest—from certain citizens requesting the construction of the Byrrill Creek Dam. Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens opposing the sale of animals in pet shops.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting the banning of pig-dog hunting in New South Wales.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting mandatory closed circuit television in all New South Wales slaughter houses.

Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting a container deposit levy be introduced in New South Wales.

(2) The Clerk announced that the following member had lodged a petition for presentation signed by 500 or more persons:

Mr Andrew Gee—from certain citizens requesting gazettal of Lot 45 (The Drip block) and land bordering the Goulburn River as National Park.

(3) The Clerk also announced receipt of the following ministerial responses to petitions signed by 500 or more persons:

The Hon. Mike Baird—lodged 19 March 2014—Requesting legislation outlawing human organ trafficking and organ harvesting without consent—(Mr Richard Amery).

The Hon. Jillian Skinner—lodged 5 March 2014—Opposing cuts to jobs and services at Prince of Wales Hospital—(Mr Michael Daley).

The Hon. Jillian Skinner—lodged 18 March 2014—Requesting sufficient palliative care services and additional funds to support training of palliative care workers—(Mr Barry O’Farrell).

The Hon. Michael Gallacher—lodged 25 February 2014—Requesting the allocation of a Drug Unit and Drug Dog Unit at the Oxley Local Area Command, based in Tamworth—(Mr Kevin Anderson).


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The Hon. Brad Hazzard—lodged 25 February 2014—Requesting restoration of Thornton Hall, Penrith as a community facility—(Mr Stuart Ayres).

The Hon. Robyn Parker—lodged 25 March 2014—Requesting protection for the Old Bar Beach—(Mr Stephen Bromhead).

37 PLACING OR DISPOSAL OF BUSINESS—LAPSING OF GENERAL BUSINESS

The Deputy Speaker advised the House that in accordance with standing order 105 (3), general business orders of the day (for bills) nos 1 to 3 (Coal Seam Gas Prohibition (Sydney Water Catchment Special Areas) Bill, Fernleigh Track Conservation Area Protection Bill, Public Interest Disclosures Amendment (Extension of Protections) Bill) and general business notices of motions (general notices) nos 2749, 2751 to 2766, 2768 to 2790, and 2792 to 2804, had lapsed.

38 NOTICES OF MOTIONS SOUGHT TO BE ACCORDED PRIORITY

(1) Mr Ray Williams made a statement in support of his notice being accorded priority over the other business of the House.

(2) Mr John Robertson also made a statement in support of his notice being accorded priority—

That this House:

(1) Calls on all members to support a complete ban on campaign donations and the implementation of a system of full public funding of election campaigns.

(2) Further calls on all members to back Labor’s “New Standard” policy document that implements the following:

(a) Greater disclosure of members of Parliament pecuniary interests including those of close family members;

(b) An inspector general of parliamentary standards to enforce disclosure rules;(c) Publishing Ministers diaries on a monthly basis including all contact by

lobbyists;(d) Banning secondary employment for members of Parliament; and(e) Stronger protections for whistle-blowers who report misconduct and

corruption.

Question—That the motion of the member for Hawkesbury be accorded priority—put.

The House divided.

AYES 65

Mr Anderson, Mr Aplin, Mr Ayres, Mr Barilaro, Mr Bassett, Mr Baumann, Ms Berejiklian, Mr Bromhead, Mr Brookes, Mr Casuscelli, Mr Conolly, Mr Constance, Mr Coure, Mrs Davies, Mr Dominello, Mr Doyle, Mr Edwards, Mr Elliott, Mr Evans, Mr Flowers, Mr Fraser, Mr Gee, Ms Gibbons, Ms Goward, Mr Grant, Mr Gulaptis, Mr Hartcher, Mr Hazzard, Ms Hodgkinson, Mr Holstein, Mr Humphries, Mr Issa, Mr Kean, Dr Lee, Mr Maguire, Mr Marshall, Mr Notley-Smith, Mr O’Dea, Mr O’Farrell, Mr Page, Ms Parker, Mr Patterson, Mr Perrottet, Mr Piccoli, Mr Provest, Mr Roberts, Mr Rohan, Mr Rowell, Mrs Sage, Mr Sidoti, Mrs Skinner, Mr Smith, Mr Souris, Mr Speakman, Mr Spence, Mr Stokes, Mr Stoner, Mr Toole, Ms Upton, Mr Ward, Mr Webber, Mr R.C. Williams and Mrs Williams.

Tellers: Mr Cornwell and Mr J.D. Williams.

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Mr Barr, Ms Burney, Mr Collier, Mr Daley, Mr Furolo, Mr Greenwich, Ms Hay, Mr Hoenig, Ms Hornery, Mr Lynch, Dr McDonald, Ms Mihailuk, Mr Park, Mr Parker, Mrs Perry, Mr Piper, Mr Rees, Mr Robertson, Ms Tebbutt, Ms Watson and Mr Zangari.

Tellers: Mr Amery and Mr Lalich. In the Chair: Mr George.

Question passed.


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39 MOTION ACCORDED PRIORITY—NEW SOUTH WALES ECONOMY

Mr Ray Williams moved, pursuant to notice, That this House notes that the Government is getting on with the job of transforming New South Wales by rebuilding the State’s economy and investing in the three pillars of:

(1) Improving frontline services;(2) Delivering vital infrastructure; and(3) Protecting the vulnerable.

Debate ensued._____________

It being after 4.00 pm, debate interrupted for government business._____________

Motion lapsed.

40 LEGAL PROFESSION UNIFORM LAW APPLICATION BILL

The order of the day was read for the resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greg Smith, That this bill be now read a second time.

Question again proposed and debate resumed.

Mr Ron Hoenig obtained an extension of time.

Debate continued.


Bill read a second time.

Mr Brad Hazzard moved, That this bill be now read a third time.


Bill read a third time.

41 HOME BUILDING AMENDMENT BILL

Mr Stuart Ayres moved, pursuant to notice, That a bill be now introduced for an Act to amend the Home Building Act 1989 in connection with the statutory review of that Act; and for other purposes.


Bill introduced and read a first time.

Mr Stuart Ayres moved, That this bill be now read a second time.

Debate adjourned (Ms Tania Mihailuk) and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a future day.

42 PAYROLL TAX REBATE SCHEME (JOBS ACTION PLAN) AMENDMENT (FRESH START SUPPORT) BILL


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The order of the day was read for the resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Mr Mike Baird, That this bill be now read a second time.

Question again proposed and debate resumed.

Mr Barry Collier obtained an extension of time.

Debate continued.


Bill read a second time.

Mr Geoff Provest, on behalf of Mr Mike Baird, moved, That this bill be now read a third time.


Bill read a third time._____________

It being before 7.00 pm, private members’ statements proceeded with._____________

43 PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS

44 MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE—THREATENED SPECIES IN NATIONAL PARKS

The Deputy Speaker previously informed the House of receipt from Mrs Roza Sage of a notice of a matter of public importance, namely:

Threatened Species in National Parks.

Discussion ensued and concluded.

45 ADJOURNMENT

The House adjourned, pursuant to standing and sessional orders, at 6.57 pm, until tomorrow, at 10.00 am.

Attendance: All members present except Mr Tim Owen.

RONDA MILLER SHELLEY HANCOCKClerk of the Legislative Assembly Speaker

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Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales

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