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1989 CABINET SUBMISSIONS AND DECISIONS

Volume 291Meeting date: 31 January 1989 – Alice Springs

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400 31/01/89 4582 5913 'ADDITIONAL DAY' PUBLIC HOLIDAY

To consider an additional public holiday.

400 31/01/89 5085 5914 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL PAPERS

To consider Executive Council papers.

400 31/01/89 5086 5915 PROPOSED ALICE SPRINGS FLOOD MITIGATION DAM, TELEGRAPH STATION

To approve, in principle, the proposal for construction of a flood mitigation dam on the Todd River upstream of the Telegraph Station at Alice Springs subject to environmental and Aboriginal sacred site clearances.

400 31/01/89 5087 5916 PROVISION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR ALICE SPRINGS

To approve negotiations between the NT Government and Alice Springs Town Council to introduce a public bus service into Alice Springs.

400 31/01/89 WOS 5917 REFURBISHMENT OF HEALTH FACILITY AT BORROLOOLA

To approve funding for the refurbishment of the health facility at Borroloola.

400 31/01/89 WOS 5917A INSTALLATION OF CATTLE GRIDS - BRUCELLOSIS AND TUBERCULOSIS ERADICATION CAMPAIGN (BTEC)

To rescind Decision 4834 of 23/9/1986 and approve, in principle, funding of all grids necessary on highways, rural arterial and secondary roads, and equal share funding for grids necessary for BTEC on property access (local) roads; and that funding for fencing could be substituted for funding of grids, where clearly more beneficial.

Volume 291Meeting date: 24 January 1989 – Darwin

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399 24/01/89 5076 5906A AMENDMENT TO THE DEFAMATION ACT

To approve the preparation of amendments to the Defamation Act to: a) repeal references to the Supreme Court and court procedure by repealing sections 3 and 11; b) to repeal references to the criminal law by amending section 4 and repealing sections 7, 12, 13; and c) to repeal references to ‘newspaper’ or ‘newspaper or other periodical publication’ by amending sections 5, 6, 6A, 9 and 14, and repealing sections 3 (remainder) and 15.


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399 24/01/89 5079 5907 ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OVERSEAS CONSULTING CAPACITY

To establish a Government owned company, Transwork, to provide an overseas consulting arm of the Department of Transport and Works.

Submission withdrawn.

399 24/01/89 5080 5908 POLICE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL

To approve introduction of the Bill into the Legislative Assembly recommending amendment to section 166 of the Police Administration Act to provide that goods in possession of police may be sold or disposed of after 3 months, instead of 12 months.

399 24/01/89 5081 5909 NATIONAL CRIME AUTHORITY (TERRITORY PROVISIONS) AMENDMENT BILL

To approve introduction of the Bill at the next sittings of the Legislative Assembly to amend the National Crime Authority (Territory Provisions) Act to abolish the sunset clause and extend the operation of the National Crime Authority in the Territory indefinitely; and make the following consequential amendments: a) to extend protections enjoyed by the Authority to Counsel assisting the authority; b) to enable arrest of a person who has been ordered to surrender his/her passport if it is believed that person is about to abscond; c) extend the secrecy obligation in the Act to Counsel assisting the Authority.

399 24/01/89 5082 5910 LAND APPLICATIONS - MONTH OF DECEMBER 1988

To note the monthly report of land applications.

399 24/01/89 5083 5911 AYERS ROCK TO MOUNT OLGA ROAD - SHARE FUNDING

To endorse the conduct of negotiations for participation in share funding arrangements for the Mount Olga Road and a consequential commitment to funding.



Volume 291Meeting date: 17 January 1989 – Darwin

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398 17/01/89 5072 5898 THE DRAFT WATER BILL

To endorse policy directions of the draft Water Bill and approve final drafting as a high priority, in relation to the control and management of water on mining tenements.

CABINET-IN-CONFIDENCE – EMBARGOED UNTIL 1/1/2020


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398 17/01/89 5073 5899 GOVERNMENT PILOT SATELLITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

To note that the Chief Minister has entered into an agreement with SkyCom Limited Partnership on 28 October 1988 for the installation of a Government Pilot Satellite Telecommunications Network.

Submission deferred.

398 17/01/89 5074 5900 AMENDMENTS TO CRIMINAL CODE AND POLICE ADMINISTRATION ACT - ESCAPE FROM CUSTODY

To approve the drafting of amendments to the Police Administration Act and the Criminal Code to amend provisions that create the offences of escaping from custody, and aiding such escape, to coordinate penalties, and remove ambiguities.

398 17/01/89 5075 5901 AMENDMENT TO THE LOCAL COURT ACT - CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS

To approve preparation of legislation to amend Territory legislation as a consequence of establishing a new Local Court Act and procedure, including amending Territory legislation referring to ‘a Local Court’, ‘a Magistrate’, ‘a Stipendiary Magistrate’ or (where appropriate) ‘a Court of Summary Jurisdiction', so that it refers to “the Local Court”; and to increase penalty provisions of sections creating offences relating to the Local Court, where penalties have not been increased in the last two years.

398 17/01/89 5076 5902 AMENDMENT TO THE DEFAMATION ACT

To approve the drafting of amendments to the Defamation Act to: a) repeal references to the ‘judge’, and the court procedure now covered by the Supreme Court Rules; b) to repeal references to offences relating to slander, libel, and obscene libel, which were abolished when the Criminal Code came into operation in 1982; and c) to repeal references to ‘newspaper’ and ‘other periodical publication’ so that one law of defamation applies to all media in the Northern Territory.


398 17/01/89 5077 5903 BAIL (REVIEW) REGULATIONS

To approve the drafting of regulations establishing a procedure for the review of the decision of a Judge, Magistrate or Justice to refuse or grant bail.

398 17/01/89 5078 5904 PURCHASE OF AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL'S LAND

To approve the Minister for Lands and Housing finalising negotiations for the purchase of Australian National’s landholdings from Birdum to Darwin and that funding be provided to enable purchase of Australian National’s land.

398 17/01/89 5079 5905 ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OVERSEAS CONSULTING CAPACITY

To establish a Government owned company, Transwork to provide an overseas consulting arm of the Department of Transport and Works.




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398 17/01/89 WOS 5906 PALMERSTON HEALTH SERVICES

To establish a 24-hour general practitioner facility in the Community Health Centre at Palmerston.

Volume 291 Meeting date: 10 January 1989 – Darwin

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397 10/01/89 5066 5891 LOCAL COURT BILL

To approve introduction of the Bill at the next sittings of the Legislative Assembly to establish a new Local Court and enable rules to be made governing court procedure.

397 10/01/89 5067 5892 AMENDMENT TO JUSTICES ACT - SLIP RULE

To approve the drafting of amendments to the Justices Act to enable Magistrates to amend clerical mistakes or accidental slips or omissions in their judgements or orders.

397 10/01/89 5068 5893 AMENDMENT TO LEGAL PRACTITIONERS (INCORPORATION) ACT

To approve the drafting of amendments to the Legal Practitioners (Incorporation) Act to permit a sole practitioner and his/her spouse, de facto partner, parent, grandchild, to practise law as a company.

397 10/01/89 5069 5894 TASK FORCE FOR BONAPARTE GULF GAS PROJECT

To note the formation of a joint government task force to oversee offshore gas development.

397 10/01/89 5070 5895 LAND APPLICATIONS - MONTH OF NOVEMBER 1988




397 10/01/89 WOS 5897 PROVISION OF SCHOOL BUS SERVICES TO ISOLATED/REMOTE COMMUNITIES

To consider provision of a return school bus service from Pine Creek to Katherine and associated funding.


Volume 292Meeting date: 7 February 1989 - Darwin

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401 7/02/89 WOS 5918 TERRITORY PERSPECTIVE DISPLAY

To approve inclusion of the Territory Perspective display on the ground floor of Development House to the 1988/89 Capital Works Program.

401 7/02/89 5094 5919 FIRST BUDGET REVIEW

To approve revised estimated receipts and expenditure proposals for 1988/89.

401 7/02/89 5088 5920 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT - COMPUTING SERVICES

To approve a strategy for future computing systems development, which provides for improved back-up of key data processing services for departments and authorities; and to approve investigations into the viability of private sector supply of services.

401 7/02/89 5089 5921 AMENDMENT TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF PUBLICATIONS ACT AND THE FILM CLASSIFICATION ACT

To provide for the implementation of decisions arising out of the Commonwealth State and Territory Censorship Ministers meetings in relation to the review of classifications and the content of trailers on videos, and to provide for certain minor amendments to the legislation.

The Classification of Publications Act regulates the sale and exhibition of publications and videos (for use in the home), and the Film Classification Act regulates the showing of films in public cinemas.


401 7/02/89 5090 5922 ELECTRONIC TITLE PROJECT

To note the progress on the development of an electronic title, as required by Cabinet Decision 5704.

401 7/02/89 5091 5923 BILL AMENDING THE CRIMINAL LAW (CONDITIONAL RELEASE OF OFFENDERS) ACT

To approve introduction of the Bill at the next sittings of the Legislative Assembly to deal with irregularities in the Act creating problems in relation to powers of the Supreme Court to deal with breaches of good behaviour orders.

401 7/02/89 5092 5924 BILL TO AMEND THE MARINE ACT

To approve introduction of the Bill at the next sittings of the Legislative Assembly to modify provisions difficult to interpret, administer and enforce; to add provisions relating to dealing with wrecks; to prevent vessels from mooring across rivers and other waterways; to deal with the situation where the Master of one vessel interferes with another vessel at sea; and to amend the survey and certificate of competency requirements to exempt commercial operators of boats under five metres if operating in sheltered or inland waters


Volume 292Meeting date: 7 February 1989 - Darwin

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401 7/02/89 5093 5925 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - SCHOOL LEAVER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME

To approve the Ministerial Statement for presentation during the February 1989 sittings of the Legislative Assembly.

401 7/02/89 5095 5926 BENNETT REPORT - AN ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY RACING INDUSTRY

To accept the Bennett Report in principle, and to obtain additional funding to the Northern Territory racing industry.

401 7/02/89 5096 5927 YEAR 10 ASSESSMENT PACKAGE IN ENGLISH AND MATHEMATICS

To approve admission of the item, ‘Year 10 Assessment Package in English and Mathematics’ to the 1989/90 budget estimates, and for inclusion in the 1989 School Assessment Policy.


401 7/02/89 5097 5928 AMENDMENTS TO THE LIQUOR ACT

To approve the drafting of legislation to amend the Liquor Act regarding the definition of licenced premises; and the granting, re-assessment, transfer, advertising, cancelling, and lodging of objections to liquor licences; consumption away from point of sale; wholesaler reporting requirements; and monetary penalties on licensee or wholesaler.


Volume 293AMeeting date: 13 February 1989 - Darwin

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402 13/02/89 5100 5929 LOCAL COURT (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) BILL

To approve introduction of the Bill at the February 1989 sittings of the Legislative Assembly to amend Territory legislation as a consequence of establishing a new Local Court Act and procedure, including amending Territory legislation referring to ‘a Local Court’, ‘a Magistrate’, ‘a Stipendiary Magistrate’ or (where appropriate) ‘a Court of Summary Jurisdiction', so that it refers to “the Local Court”; and to increase penalty provisions of sections creating offences relating to the Local Court, where penalties have not been increased in the last two years.

402 13/02/89 5103 5930 AMENDMENT TO THE FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT ACT

To approve introduction of the Bill at the February 1989 sittings of the Legislative Assembly to allow the transfer of funds from a Division to the Treasurer’s Advance where budget savings have been identified; to enable the Treasurer to vary the purpose of a trust account; to clarify procedures to transfer annual appropriation and expenditure when a function is moved between two departments in the course of a financial year; to remove the requirement for the Treasurer’s Annual Financial Statements to the nearest dollar; to clarify that investment interest may be paid into either the Trust Fund or the Consolidated Fund at the discretion of the Treasurer; to enable prescribed statutory corporations to invest monies with the Treasurer’s approval; and to remove the requirement for the Territory to guarantee its own loans to NT statutory authorities.

402 13/02/89 5104 5931 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - ROYAL COMMISSION INTO ABORIGINAL DEATHS IN CUSTODY - INTERIM REPORT OF COMMISSIONER MUIRHEAD

To approve the Ministerial Statement for tabling in the Legislative Assembly.

402 13/02/89 5105 5932 WEST MACDONNELLS PARK STRATEGY AND 1988/89 DESIGN LIST

To approve a strategic development plan and a proposed design list item of $1.5 million.


402 13/02/89 5106 5933 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - PRISONS AND CORRECTIONAL PROGRAMMES IN ENGLAND AND HOLLAND

To approve the Ministerial Statement for presentation in the February 1989 sittings of the Legislative Assembly that discusses a visit to prison facilities in England, including those for youth and mentally disruptive prisoners; and houses of detention, prisons and the juvenile justice in the Netherlands.


402 13/02/89 5107 5934 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

To approve the Ministerial Statement for tabling in the February 1989 Legislative Assembly regarding mental health care in the Northern Territory.



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402 13/02/89 5108 5935 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - CHILD PROTECTION STRATEGIES

To approve the Ministerial Statement for tabling in the Legislative Assembly regarding methods used in Los Angeles and Rio De Janeiro to prevent and treat child abuse, and child protection strategies.


402 13/02/89 5109 5936 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - PORT OF DARWIN

To approve the Ministerial Statement for tabling in the February 1989 sittings of the Legislative Assembly regarding the upgrade of the Port of Darwin and improvements in efficiency, manning levels, work practices, and port and stevedoring charges.

402 13/02/89 WOS 5937 FURTHER AMENDMENTS TO MINING ACT

To approve the drafting of further amendments to the Mining Act to be included in the amendment schedule to the Mining Amendment Bill currently before the House for debate in the February 1989 sittings of the Legislative Assembly.

402 13/02/89 5110 5938 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - YEAR 10 ASSESSMENT IN ENGLISH AND MATHEMATICS

To approve the Ministerial Statement for tabling in the February 1989 sittings of the Legislative Assembly regarding the year 10 assessment package and its aim to provide a diagnostic assessment of the performance of students in English and mathematics.

402 13/02/89 5111 5939 AMENDMENTS TO PETROLEUM (SUBMERGED LANDS) ACT

To approve introduction of the Bill at the February 1989 sittings of the Legislative Assembly to ensure the Act remains complementary to the Commonwealth Act by removing the option for over-the-counter applications for exploration permits, to provide greater flexibility for companies seeking to nominate specific areas for development, and to clarify existing provisions relating to the release of information.

402 13/02/89 5112 5940 RACING AND BETTING ACT AMENDMENT BILL

To approve introduction of the Bill at the February 1989 sittings of the Legislative Assembly to enable the Racing, Gaming and Liquor Commission to take over the administration of betting tickets.

402 13/02/89 5113 5941 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - ABORIGINAL UNEMPLOYMENT

To approve the Ministerial Statement for tabling in the Legislative Assembly that outlines initiatives under the Aboriginal Employment and Economic Development Policy and Strategy, including employment access programs, tourism management courses, a butchery course, training for plant operators, tertiary education for Aboriginal youth workers, and a horticultural trainee workshop.




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403 17/02/89 5073 5942 GOVERNMENT PILOT SATELLITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

To note that the NT Government entered into an agreement with SkyCom Limited Partnership on 28 October 1988 for the installation of a Government Pilot Satellite Telecommunications Network.


To approve a strategic development plan and a proposed design list item of $1.5 million.


403 17/02/89 5113 5944 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - ABORIGINAL UNEMPLOYMENT

To approve the Ministerial Statement for tabling in the February 1989 sittings of the Legislative Assembly that outlines initiatives under the Aboriginal Employment and Economic Development Policy and Strategy, including employment access programs, tourism management courses, a butchery course, training for plant operators, tertiary education for Aboriginal youth workers, and a horticultural trainee workshop.

403 17/02/89 5098 5945 ADMINISTRATIVE REGIONAL BOUNDARIES

To endorse continuation of regional administrative boundaries within the Northern Territory; amend the boundaries established by Cabinet Decision 2430 by transfer of the Gulf sub-region from the Barkly to the Katherine region, with the exception of the Nicholson River area; and inclusion of Pine Creek in the Katherine region.


403 17/02/89 5099 5946 FEES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE SERVICES

To endorse an upgraded schedule of fees and charges for water supply and sewerage services in accordance with the ‘user pays’ policy.

Submission rejected.

403 17/02/89 5101 5947 AMENDMENT TO THE COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE AGENTS LICENSING ACT

To approve the repeal and revamp of the Act to include: a) an annual licensing system with stricter requirements for skills, experience and education; b) a licensing board and/or tribunal to issue and control licences; c) trust account, fidelity insurance and fidelity fund provisions; and d) more effective industry regulation through creation of new offences and increased penalties.

403 17/02/89 5102 5948 LAND TENURE POLICY - LOCAL GOVERNMENT

To note the report of the working party on Local Government Land Tenure Policy, and to approve the policy on Land Tenure for Municipal and Community Councils.



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403 17/02/89 5114 5949 USE OF STOKES HILL FUEL TANKS - BUNKERING PROPOSAL

To note the interest expressed by several companies in utilising the Power and Water Authority’s oil storage tanks; to authorise the evaluation of commercial requirements to allow PRI Australia to establish a marine bunkering operation from the tanks; to approve negotiations with PRI, or other interested parties if negotiations with PRI are not successful.


Volume 293BMeeting date: 17 February 1989 - Darwin

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403 17/02/89 5115 5950 AMENDMENT TO THE TERRITORY PARKS AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ACT

To approve introduction of the Bill into the Legislative Assembly to: allow control by permit of procedures for processing and handling of protected animals; to allow for control of the importation of exotic animals by the issue of a permit to introduce and possess prohibited entrants and to provide for the purchase and possession of manufactured items containing parts of protected animals; and to enable regulation of access to parks and reserves by the Administrator for circumstances referred to in the Plan of Management.

403 17/02/89 5116 5951 AMENDMENTS TO THE BUSHFIRES ACT

To approve drafting of amendments to the Act to give statutory recognition of the Senior Fire Control Officer and incorporate into a Bill with similar amendments in respect of the Chief Fire Control Officer.

403 17/02/89 5117 5952 NITMILUK (KATHERINE GORGE) NATIONAL PARK BILL

To approve introduction of the Bill at the February 1989 sittings of the Legislative Assembly to establish the Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park and a Board of Management; to allow for control and management by the Conservation Commission subject to directions by the Board, and that the Board be subject to Ministerial direction save in respect of Aboriginal matters and to the contents of the Plan of Management; lease payments and agreements for ensuring future water supply for Katherine and dam construction. Legislation follows a report from the Aboriginal Land Commissioner relating to the Jawoyn (Katherine Area) Land Claim.

403 17/02/89 5118 5953 TOWN CAMP HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM

To approve funding arrangements for the implementation of an accelerated town camp infrastructure and housing program.


403 17/02/89 5119 5954 CONSUMER AFFAIRS POLICY AND LEGISLATION

To approve the adoption of consumer affairs guidelines regarding: (i) the promotion and maintenance of a free, fair, competitive market place; (ii) that the rights and responsibilities of consumers should have regard to the realities of business practice; be consistent with other States, and protect consumers from any serious consequences of an inferior position in the bargaining process; (iii) to extend the meaning of ‘consumer’; (iv) the health and safety of consumers and their families should not be threatened by unhealthy or unsafe products; and (v) sufficient regulation to guard against major commercial distortions which could adversely affect the image of NT businesses. To approve a three-stage implementation of the recommendations of the Report of the Working Group to Review Consumer Affairs Policy. To note the summary of public responses to the Report.



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403 17/02/89 5120 5955 MOTOR VEHICLES ACT AMENDMENT BILL

To approve introduction of the Bill at the February 1989 sittings of the Legislative Assembly to amend the Motor Vehicles Act requirements for driver licences, to formally require Australian Design Rules compliance as a prerequisite to first registration of motor vehicles, to repeal the requirement for Carriage of Goods and Carriage of Workmen Licences and allow for the Treasurer to set compensation contribution fees for visiting overseas vehicles.

403 17/02/89 5121 5956 AMENDMENTS TO THE NT TOURIST COMMISSION ACT 1979 AND THE REMUNERATION (STATUTORY BODIES) ACT - PROVISION FOR CHAIRMAN TO THE TOURISM ADVISORY COUNCIL

To approve drafting of amendments to the NT Tourist Commission Act 1979 to establish the position of Chairman of the Tourism Advisory Council; and to amend the Determination under the Remuneration (Statutory Bodies) Act 1979 to provide a fee structure for Council members.

403 17/02/89 5122 5957 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON RACING AND GAMING

To approve the Ministerial Statement for tabling in the February 1989 sittings of the Legislative Assembly that discusses the Report of a racing industry working party that examined certain aspects of the Territory’s racing industry.

403 17/02/89 5123 5958 NT GOVERNMENT SECOND SUBMISSION TO THE PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY INTO SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER COMMUNITIES

To approve the release of the draft Government Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs on its inquiries into support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community management and control, and for education and training for community administration management and development.



403 17/02/89 5125 5960 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - ENTERTAINMENT ON LICENSED PREMISES

To approve the Ministerial Statement for tabling in the Legislative Assembly to announce the establishment of guidelines to control strip shows.


403 17/02/89 5126 5961 NATIONAL WAGE CASE PRINCIPLES REVIEW - FEBRUARY 1989

To approve submissions to the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission’s National Wage Bench on a review of current Principles.



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403 17/02/89 5127 5962 AMENDMENTS TO THE ENERGY PIPELINES ACT

To approve introduction of the Bill into the Legislative Assembly to rectify three deficiencies in the Act: definition of commencement of operations; variations to pipeline licence areas and conditions; and provision of security.

403 17/02/89 5128 5963 TABLING OF THE 1987/88 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE POWER AND WATER AUTHORITY

To approve the tabling of the Annual Report into the Legislative Assembly.

403 17/02/89 5129 5964 AUGMENTATION OF POWER SUPPLY IN THE PINE CREEK AREA

To approve additional funding to augment power supply in the Pine Creek area.


Volume 294Meeting date: 21 March 1989 – Borroloola

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408 21/03/89 WOS 5984 MANTON DAM POWER BOATING FACILITY

To determine management responsibility for the Manton Dam power boating facility be vested with the Conservation Commission.

408 21/03/89 WOS 5984A PROVISION OF ABORIGINAL HOUSING

To consider promotion of Aboriginal housing in town camps through the institution of community government, e.g. Julalikari and Tangentyere Councils.

Volume 294Meeting date: 14 March 1989 – Darwin

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407 14/03/89 5143 5980 AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY WELFARE ACT 1983

To approve amending the Act so that publication of material that identifies a child on whose behalf the Department is bringing an application is prohibited, and to set fines for both a body corporate and an individual.

407 14/03/89 5144 5981 KATHERINE - CONSTRUCT NEW COURTS COMPLEX

To approve design list status for the construction of a new Courts complex at Katherine.

407 14/03/89 5145 5982 LAND APPLICATIONS - MONTH OF JANUARY 1989




Volume 294Meeting date: 7 March 1989 – Darwin

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406 7/03/89 5137 5974 SUBMISSION TO THE COMMONWEALTH DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING UNDER THE ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ELEMENT OF THE CAPITAL GRANTS PROGRAM

To approve the NT Submission to the Commonwealth Department of Employment, Education and Training to obtain grants under the States Grants (Schools Assistance) Act 1988 made available on an annual basis for building and equipment projects relating to schools servicing predominately Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Communities.


Volume 294Meeting date: 21 March 1989 – Borroloola

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406 7/03/89 5138 5975 NORTHERN TERRITORY GOVERNMENT SUBMISSION TO THE AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING TRIBUNAL INQUIRY INTO VIOLENCE ON TELEVISION

To approve the Northern Territory Government Submission to the Australian Broadcasting Tribunal Inquiry into Violence on Television, and to agree the Submission be made available to Northern Territory community groups wishing to provide comments to the Tribunal.

406 7/03/89 5139 5976 RELOCATION PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTS OF CARINYA

To note the plan to relocate tenants of Carinya Flat complex prior to its disposal.


406 7/03/89 5140 5977 REPORT ON 'PASTORAL FREEHOLD'

To consider the report prepared by the Rural Land Use Advisory Committee on the mechanics of introducing a new tenure – pastoral freehold – to the Northern Territory.




406 7/03/89 5142 5979 CHANNEL ISLAND POWER STATION - REVISED COST ESTIMATE

To seek approval of a revised cost estimate for construction of the Channel Island Power Station project.


Volume 294Meeting date: 28 February 1989 – Darwin

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405 28/02/89 5134 5970 PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT KATHERINE HOSPITAL

To approve inclusion on the 1988/89 Design List of the upgrade of the Katherine Hospital Outpatients, Casualty, and Allied Health Professional facilities.

405 28/02/89 5135 5971 SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

To approve, in principle, continued NT participation in the joint Commonwealth/State/Territory Supported Accommodation Assistance Program from 1 July 1989 to 30 June 1994, including forward commitment of additional monies.

405 28/02/89 5136 5972 PAYMENT OF THE PER CAPITA GRANTS FOR ETHNIC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

To approve payment of a grant to ethnic community schools in the Northern Territory to match a Commonwealth Government grant of $35 per student per annum.


405 28/02/89 5137 5973 SUBMISSION TO THE COMMONWEALTH DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING UNDER THE ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ELEMENT OF THE CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM

To approve the NT Submission to the Commonwealth Department of Employment, Education and Training to obtain grants under the States Grants (Schools Assistance) Act 1988 made available on an annual basis for building and equipment projects relating to schools servicing predominately Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Communities.



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404 24/02/89 5130 5966 FIREFIGHTING AND COUNTER DISASTER CAPABILITY – JABIRU

To rescind Decision 5410 of 18 December 1987 and to amalgamate the NT Fire Service and the NT Emergency Service Volunteer Units; and to allow the latter-mentioned Unit to remain at the existing headquarters, and carry out necessary upgrading work.

404 24/02/89 5131 5967 DECLARATION OF BORROLOOLA AS A WATER DISTRICT

To approve the declaration of Borroloola as a water district encompassing the township area; and declaration of water supply areas to enable charging at the uniform Territory rate from 1 July 1989.

404 24/02/89 5132 5968 GROOTE EYLANDT ABORIGINAL TASK FORCE ANNUAL REPORT 1987/88

To note the Annual Report and approve distribution to parties with direct involvement.



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Volume 295Meeting date: 11 April 1989 – Yulara

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411 11/04/89 5149 5996 BATCHELOR AREA SCHOOL FACILITIES - DEVELOPMENT STAGE 1

To approve a three-stage concept proposal for the development of educational facilities in Batchelor commencing during the 1990 school year.

411 11/04/89 5158 5997 NT SUBMISSION TO THE SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE : INQUIRY INTO THE FEDERAL AIRPORTS CORPORATION AND THE CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

To approve the Northern Territory Government Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Transport Communications and Infrastructure on the organisation and operations of the Federal Airports Corporation and the Civil Aviation Authority.

411 11/04/89 5159 5998 LAND APPLICATIONS - MONTH OF FEBRUARY 1989


411 11/04/89 5160 5999 MOTOR ACCIDENTS (COMPENSATION) AMENDMENT BILL

To amend the Motor Accidents (Compensation) Act to provide new or improved benefits, to effect a number of administrative changes, and to tighten eligibility for benefits in certain areas.




411 11/04/89 5162 6001 LONG TERM SITING OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY UNIVERSITY

To confirm its commitment to development of the Northern Territory University and its long term siting, to enable detailed planning to occur.

Volume 295Meeting date: 4 April 1989 – Darwin

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410 4/04/89 5153 5991 ROSS HIGHWAY / EMILY HILLS STAGE 1

To approve inclusion of the supplementary item, ‘Alice Springs – Ross Highway / Emily Hills – provision of head works stage 1’ to the Department of Lands and Housing 1988/89 approved design list (Lands), without substitution.


410 4/04/89 5154 5992 CONTINUOUS ITEM - 'SERVICES TO UNSPECIFIED SITES'

To approve inclusion of a supplementary item, ‘Services to unspecified sites’ on the Department of Lands and Housing 1988/89 and subsequent Capital Works Programs.





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410 4/04/89 5156 5994 REFURBISHMENT OF OLD HOSPITAL WARDS 2 AND 9 FOR PHYSICS AND LAW STUDENTS - MYILLY POINT CAMPUS NORTHERN TERRITORY UNIVERSITY

To approve additional funding for the NT University’s 1988/89 Capital Works Program.

410 4/04/89 5157 5995 DEVELOPMENT OF PRIVATE HOSPITAL IN ALICE SPRINGS

To approve selection of Alice Springs Private Hospital Pty Ltd to design, construct and operate a private hospital in Alice Springs.

Volume 295Meeting date: 28 March 1989 – Palmerston

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409 28/03/89 5118 5985 TOWN CAMP HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM

To approve funding and inclusion of the “Town Camp Housing and Infrastructure Program” on the 1988/89 Capital Works Program, the 1988/89 Approved Design List and the 1990/91 Forward Works Proposals.

409 28/03/89 5147 5986 PROPOSED PURCHASE OF THE COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION'S FACILITY IN KATHERINE

To approve purchase of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s facility in Katherine.

409 28/03/89 5148 5987 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES - NEW FACILITIES

To approve construction of additional testing facilities, workshop, storage areas and office space at the Weights and Measures Laboratory on Reichardt Road in Winnellie.

409 28/03/89 5149 5988 BATCHELOR AREA SCHOOL FACILITIES - DEVELOPMENT STAGE 1

To approve a three-stage concept proposal for the development of educational facilities in Batchelor commencing during the 1990 school year.


409 28/03/89 5150 5989 PROPOSAL FOR AN EQUALITY OF STATUS OF MARRIED PERSONS BILL

To approve the drafting of an equality of status of married persons bill. Follows a Report on De Facto Relationships by the NT Law Reform Committee that revealed anomalies in the way Territory law treats married women.

409 28/03/89 5151 WOD ALICE SPRINGS REGIONAL LAND USE STRUCTURE PLAN 1989 (DRAFT B)

To endorse the draft Alice Springs Regional Land Use Structure Plan 1989 be placed on public exhibition for comment.



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Volume 296Meeting date: 18 April 1989 - Darwin

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412 18/04/89 5163 6002 LEGAL PRACTITIONERS (INCORPORATION) BILL

To approve introduction of the Bill at the next sittings of the Legislative Assembly to permit a sole practitioner and his/her spouse, de facto partner, parent, grandchild, to practise law as a company.

412 18/04/89 5164 6003 DEFAMATION AMENDMENT BILL

To approve introduction of the Bill at the next sittings of the Legislative Assembly to make amendments of a law revision nature, including to: a) repeal references to the ‘judge’, and the court procedure now covered by the Supreme Court Rules; b) to repeal references to offences relating to slander, libel, and obscene libel, which were abolished when the Criminal Code came into operation in 1982; and c) to repeal references to ‘newspaper’ and ‘other periodical publication’ so that one law of defamation applies to all media in the Northern Territory.

412 18/04/89 5165 6004 AMENDMENTS TO THE JURIES ACT

To approve the drafting of legislation to amend the Juries Act to enable the Sheriff to split the jury pool, to increase existing penalties and to make statute law revision amendments.

412 18/04/89 5166 6005 AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 16(3) OF THE HOUSING ACT

To approve the drafting of amendments to the Housing Act to clarify and extend the powers of the NT Housing Commission to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of real or personal property.

412 18/04/89 5167 6006 STANDARDS AND FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF HOUSING COMMISSION ASSETS

To approve the current standard adopted for repairs and maintenance to Northern Territory Housing Commission dwellings and flat complexes.

412 18/04/89 5168 6007 PROVISION OF VISITING OFFICERS' ACCOMMODATION IN THE EAST ARNHEM REGION

To approve inclusion of the item ‘Remote Centres – Construction of Visiting Officers’ Accommodation’ on the Department of Lands and Housing 1988/89 Design List Proposals.

412 18/04/89 5169 6008 GUNN POINT PENINSULA - FUTURE LAND USE

To endorse publication of the ‘Gunn Point Peninsula Land Use Structure Plan’ and the ‘Shoal Bay District Centre Land Use Concept Plan’ as planning and development objectives of the Northern Territory. Maps and Plans attached.


To endorse the ‘West MacDonnells Park Strategy’ and inclusion of the item ‘West MacDonnells Park Strategy – Visitor Facilities” on the 1988/89 Conservation Commission design list.



Volume 296Meeting date: 18 April 1989 - Darwin

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412 18/04/89 5171 6010 NATIONAL WAGE PRINCIPLES - NEGOTIATIONS AS TO STRUCTURAL EFFICIENCY

To approve an agenda for the Public Service Commissioner to discuss with the unions under the Structural Efficiency Principle of the National Wage Principles.


412 18/04/89 5172 6011 COMBINED HEALTH LABORATORIES INCORPORATING THE MENZIES SCHOOL OF HEALTH RESEARCH

To approve detailed design of the combined Health Laboratory, and for construction to commence in July 1989.

412 18/04/89 5173 6012 MENZIES SCHOOL OF HEALTH RESEARCH FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS FROM 1 JULY 1989 TO 30 JUNE 1994

To approve recurrent funding for the Menzies School of Health Research over a five year period.



412 18/04/89 5175 6014 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT IN THE NT

To approve the modified format of the 1989/90 Appropriation Bill and Cabinet Decision 5885 be modified by replacing ‘activities’ with ‘categories of cost’, and the Supply Bill for 1989/90 be presented in the modified format.

412 18/04/89 5159 6015 LAND APPLICATIONS - MONTH OF FEBRUARY 1989



Volume 297Meeting date: 2 May 1989 – Darwin

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414 2/05/89 5181 6022 IMPLEMENTATION OF GOVERNMENT COMMITMENTS – MARCH

To note the report on progress achieved in implementing major commitments made by this Government.


414 2/05/89 5182 6023 1989/90 DRAFT CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME

To approve the 1989/90 draft Capital Works Programme.

414 2/05/89 5183 6024 TERRITORY INSURANCE OFFICE AMENDMENT BILL 1989

To approve the drafting of amendments to the Territory Insurance Office Act to allow greater flexibility in determining the organisational structure of the TIO and to provide for the appointment of the Chairman as Chief Executive.

414 2/05/89 5184 6025 PUBLIC RENTS PAYABLE BY DISABLED VETERANS

To approve the exemption of the Disability Pension as income when determining rent payable under the Rental Rebates Formula.

414 2/05/89 5185 6026 LAND APPLICATION BY TERRITORY RENT-A-CAR - LOT 3378, STUART HIGHWAY

To note the information on the land application by Territory Rent-a-Car.

414 2/05/89 5186 6027 LAND APPLICATIONS - MONTH OF MARCH 1989


414 2/05/89 5187 6028 RATIONALISATION OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION'S ADMINISTRATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE - ALICE SPRINGS

To improve the efficiency of the Conservation Commission operations in Alice Springs, including the sale of the Gap Road office, George Crescent sites.


414 2/05/89 5188 6029 DOUGLAS HOT SPRINGS VISITOR FACILITIES - 1988/89 DESIGN LIST

To approve inclusion of the item ‘Douglas Hot Springs/Butterfly Gorge Visitor Facilities’ on the Conservation Commission 1988/89 approved Design List.

414 2/05/89 5189 6030 AMENDMENTS TO THE BUSHFIRES ACT

To approve introduction of the Bill into the Legislative Assembly to give statutory recognition to the position of Chief Fire Control Officer.



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414 2/05/89 5190 6031 MISUSE OF DRUGS BILL

To consolidate and amend the law relating to the misuse of drugs, including possession or supply of illicit drugs on licensed premises, schools and public places, and increased penalties; and to make further provision for the prevention of the misuse of drugs and for other purposes.



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413 26/04/89 5176 6016 NORTHERN TERRITORY HOSPITAL INFORMATION SYSTEM

To approve the acquisition of a computerised hospital information system in all Northern Territory hospitals.


413 26/04/89 5177 6017 PALMERSTON CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT - MAJOR RETAIL SHOPPING PROPOSALS

To note the information on applications by Joondanna Pty Ltd and the Abi Group for land in the Palmerston CBD for development for major retail shopping purposes.


413 26/04/89 5178 6018 JUSTICES ACT: (1) PROPERTY OFFENCES DEALT WITH SUMMARILY WITH CONSENT OF ACCUSED; (2) CORRECTIONS OF CLERICAL MISTAKES IN JUDGMENTS, CONVICTIONS OR ORDERS

To approve introduction of the Bill at the next sittings of the Legislative Assembly to amend the Justices Act to bring the monetary jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court in relation to property offences into line with current values and secondly, to allow Magistrates to correct clerical mistakes occurring in the terms of any judgment, conviction or order.



413 26/04/89 5180 6020 MARRAKAI - 22KV SWITCHING STATION AND ASSOCIATED DISTRIBUTION FEEDERS

To approve the granting of design list status for the ‘Marrakai 22kV Switching Station and associated distribution feeds” project during the 1988/89 financial year; and to approve inclusion on the 1989/90 Capital Works Program.



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To endorse the ‘West MacDonnells Park Strategy’ and inclusion of the item ‘West MacDonnells Park Strategy – Visitor Facilities” on the 1988/89 Conservation Commission design list.


Volume 298Meeting date: 9 May 1989 - Jabiru

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415 9/05/89 5187 6033 RATIONALISATION OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION'S ADMINISTRATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE - ALICE SPRINGS

To improve the efficiency of the Conservation Commission operations in Alice Springs, including the sale of the Gap Road office, George Crescent sites.

415 9/05/89 5191 6034 SUPPLY BILL 1989/90

To approve the tabling of the 1989/90 Supply Bill in the Legislative Assembly.

415 9/05/89 5192 6035 NORTHERN TERRITORY GOVERNMENT SUBMISSION REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES FOR 2ND CAVALRY REGIMENT – DARWIN

To endorse the NT Government Submission to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works Inquiry into the proposed construction of facilities for the 2nd Cavalry Regiment in the Darwin region.

415 9/05/89 5193 6036 CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL; POLICE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 3)

To approve introduction of the Bills at the next sittings of the Legislative Assembly to amend the Criminal Code and the Police Administration Act to 1) consolidate all offences relating to escaping from lawful custody into the Criminal Code, and 2) amend section 310 of the Criminal Code to make the section applicable to property in general.

415 9/05/89 5194 6037 AMENDMENT TO THE ADMINISTRATION AND PROBATE ACT

To approve the drafting of legislation to amend the Administration and Probate Act to provide that administration bonds need not be filed unless the Court so orders; and to repeal sections dealing with costs.

415 9/05/89 5195 6038 PROPOSED OFFENSIVE AND HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIES SUBDIVISION - MIDDLE ARM PENINSULA, DARWIN

To seek approval of funding to allow an immediate start on the subdivision.

415 9/05/89 5196 6039 CHARGES FOR PARK SERVICES

To recommend consultation with the tourist industry on the introduction of charges for park services, but excluding entry fees.

415 9/05/89 5197 6040 STUART AUTO MUSEUM - ALICE SPRINGS

To seek Cabinet approval to purchase the Stuart Auto Museum.



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415 9/05/89 5198 6041 ARAFURA SPORTS FESTIVAL

To seek approval and funding to stage the inaugural Arafura Sports Festival in Darwin in May 1991.


415 9/05/89 5199 6042 MARRARA SPORTING COMPLEX – GRANDSTAND

To approve funding for construction of grandstand facilities at Marrara Sports Complex.

415 9/05/89 5200 6043 PREPARATION OF NEW PUBLIC HEALTH ACT AND REGULATIONS

To replace the current Public Health Act and Regulations by legislation designed for the needs of the Northern Territory in the era of self-government.


415 9/05/89 5201 6044 LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL

To approve introduction of the Bill into the Legislative Assembly to amend the Liquor Act to provide that:

a) licences be issued in perpetuity with payment of licence fees quarterly;

b) a person under 18 shall not enter or remain on licensed premises that are subject to a Commission declaration;

c) a person who cannot produce proof they have reached 18 years of age shall be assumed under 18 years;

d) the Registrar or Deputy Registrar may issue a certificate to the effect that a specified place was within a specified restricted area at a specified time; and

e) where a NT licensee sells liquor to an interstate licensee, that liquor shall not be taken into account in calculating the licence fee for the NT licensee.

415 9/05/89 5202 6045 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY UNIVERSITY

To rescind Decision 6001 of 11/4/1989 and to provide the NT University Council with Government guidelines and guarantees for the future development of the University at the Palmerston site and for the Institute of TAFE at both the Palmerston and Casuarina sites.

415 9/05/89 5203 6046 AMENDMENT TO THE COMMISSION OF INQUIRY (DEATHS IN CUSTODY) ACT

To approve introduction of the Bill through all stages during the May sittings of the Legislative Assembly to reflect the changes to the Letters Patent of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. The Commission of Inquiry (Deaths in Custody) Amendment Bill replaces Commissioner Muirhead by Commissioner Johnston in the role of primary Commissioner with effect from noon 28 April 1989; and provides that no deaths occurring after 31 May 1989 will be investigated by the Commission.



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415 9/05/89 5204 6047 INFORMATION PAPER - DARWIN OFFSHORE SUPPLY BASE

To advise Cabinet of the current position on the proposed Offshore Supply Base.

415 9/05/89 WOS 6048 INTERNATIONAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL

To authorise the Minister for Industries and Development to proceed to facilitate the development of a company structure for the proposed International Grammar School for the NT.


Volume 299AMeeting date: 22 May 1989 - Darwin

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416 22/05/89 5205 6049 JURIES AMENDMENT BILL

To approve introduction of the Bill at the next sittings of the Legislative Assembly to amend the Juries Act to enable the Sheriff to split the jury pool, to increase existing penalties from $100 to $2000, and make statute law revision amendments.

416 22/05/89 5206 6050 INTRODUCTION OF A BILL FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE REGISTRATION ACT

To approve introduction of the Registration Amendment Bill at the May sittings of the Legislative Assembly that clarifies the power of the Registrar-General to give directions in respect of the exercise of statutory powers and functions.

416 22/05/89 5207 6051 INTRODUCTION OF A BILL FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE REAL PROPERTY ACT

To approve introduction of the Real Property Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1989 at the May sittings of the Legislative Assembly that makes miscellaneous amendments for the purpose of improving aspects of the conveyancing systems for both practitioners and the Land Titles Office plus various statute law revisions of the Act.

416 22/05/89 5208 6052 CRIMES COMPENSATION AMENDMENT BILL AND CRIMINAL LAW (CONDITIONAL RELEASE OF OFFENDERS) ACT

To approve introduction of the Crimes Compensation Amendment Bill at the May sittings of the Legislative Assembly to:

a) ensure assistance is not payable for personal injury as a result of a property offence;

b) change the title to give effect to the concept of assistance rather than compensation;

c) establish a Victims’ Levy and Victims’ Fund;d) prescription of fixed legal costse) provide consent ordersf) make failure to report to Police and to assist Police a bar to an

application for assistance;g) oblige the court to reduce awards by amounts received from

other payments; h) provide the Attorney-General, in the exercise of his discretion to

pay, to have regard to similar applications and other amounts paid to the applicant;

i) extend the maximum payable to $20,000.

To approve introduction of Criminal Law (Conditional Release of Offenders) Amendment Bill (No. 2) at the May sittings of the Legislative Assembly to allow juvenile offenders to apply to the Director of Correctional Services to perform community service in lieu of payment of a fine; and make payment of the victims’ levy a pre-condition to court ordered community service or home detention.



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416 22/05/89 5209 6053 ADMINISTRATION AND PROBATE AMENDMENT BILL

To approve introduction of the Bill at the May sittings of the Legislative Assembly to provide that a trustee company be required to file accounts only if a court so orders; an administration bond need only be filed if a court so orders; probate costs scale be repealed; and statute law revision amendments.

416 22/05/89 5210 6054 BILL TO AMEND THE TRAFFIC ACT AND A CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE CRIMINAL LAW (CONDITIONAL RELEASE OF OFFENDERS) ACT

To approve introduction of the Bill at the May sittings of the Legislative Assembly to remedy a defect identified in relation to mandatory loss of licence for persons released under the Criminal Law (Conditional Release of Offenders) Act after having a drink driving charge found proved against them.

416 22/05/89 5211 6055 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CASINO LICENSING AND CONTROL ACT AND THE RACING AND BETTING ACT

To approve introduction of the Casino Licensing and Control Amendment Bill at the May sittings of the Legislative Assembly to provide an effective mechanism to deal with cheating in casinos.

To approve introduction of the Racing and Betting Amendment Bill at the May sittings of the Legislative Assembly to clarify and confirm the functions of the Commission in relation to casinos.

416 22/05/89 5212 6056 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (MOBILITY) ACT 1989 – PROPOSED

To approve introduction of the Bill at the May sittings of the Legislative Assembly to enable mobility of public sector employees without loss of accrued benefits.



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416 22/05/89 5213 6057 BILLS AMENDING THE PAROLE OF PRISONERS ACT AND PAROLE ORDERS (TRANSFER) ACT

To approve, in principle, amendment of the Parole Orders (Transfer) Act to:

- broaden the range of documents satisfying section 6 of the Act;- enable a wider range of documents to be accepted when

registering parole orders from other states, in the NT.- that the rules of natural justice should not apply in relation to

Ministerial directions, decisions or requests under the Act.

To approve introduction of the Parole of Prisoners Amendment Bill with the Bill above, at the May sittings of the Legislative Assembly –

- so that Parole Board decisions are exempt from the rules of natural justice;

- the Chairman of the Parole Board has the power to revoke parole regardless of whether or not the parole period has expired;

- to remove an inconsistency between sections 6 and 12 by confirming the discretionary nature of court powers to cancel parole orders in section 6, and making it mandatory instead of discretionary for courts to order imprisonment in section 12(2); and

- Parole Board membership can include a departmental representative with voting rights.

416 22/05/89 5214 6058 TERRITORY INSURANCE OFFICE AMENDMENT BILL 1989; MOTOR ACCIDENTS (COMPENSATION) AMENDMENT BILL 1989

To approve introduction of the Bill at the May sittings of the Legislative Assembly to allow more flexibility in determining the organisational structure of the Territory Insurance Office by removing references to the ‘General Manager’ in the Territory Insurance Office Act and to provide for consequential amendments to the Motor Accidents (Compensation) Act.

416 22/05/89 5215 6059 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - HOUSING SCHEMES

To approve presentation of the Ministerial Statement on Housing Schemes at the May sittings of the Legislative Assembly.


Volume 299BMeeting date: 22 May 1989 – Darwin

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416 22/05/89 5216 6060 NORTHERN TERRITORY SUBMISSION TO THE INTER-STATE COMMISSION : SECOND REVIEW OF FEDERAL REGISTRATION CHARGES FOR INTER-STATE VEHICLES

To approve the NT Submission to the Inter-State Commission review of charges for vehicles registered under the Federal Interstate Registration Scheme.

416 22/05/89 5217 6061 NATIONAL WAGE PRINCIPLES - NEGOTIATIONS AS TO STRUCTURAL EFFICIENCY

To approve an agenda for the Public Service Commissioner to discuss with the Unions under the Structural Efficiency Principle of the National Wage Principles.

416 22/05/89 5218 6062 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS SYSTEM FOR THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

To approve a position regarding an industrial relations system for the Northern Territory upon Statehood and the tabling of an appropriate discussion paper and Ministerial Statement during the May sittings of the Legislative Assembly. A report by Sir John Moore is attached.

416 22/05/89 5219 6063 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON NT FIBRE CROPS PROGRAM

To approve the Ministerial Statement for presentation at the May sittings of the Legislative Assembly on the current progress in the NT Fibre Crops Program and proposals for work in 1989-90.

416 22/05/89 5220 6064 AMENDMENT SCHEDULE TO THE POISONS AND DANGEROUS DRUGS AMENDMENT BILL

To approve an Amendment Schedule to the Poisons and Dangerous Drugs Amendment Bill 1988 (Serial 86) retaining only the part of the Bill to do with permitting the supply of needs and syringes to intravenous drug users by persons authorised by the Minister for Health and Community Services, and adding new provisions to do with the safe custody and disposal of used needles and syringes; and to approve proceeding with the Bill in the May sittings of the Legislative Assembly.

416 22/05/89 5221 6065 INTRODUCTION OF A BILL FOR AN AMENDMENT TO ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION ACT

To approve introduction of the Bill at the May sittings of the Legislative Assembly so that ‘prescribed property’ is more clearly defined, to make void any dealing in prescribed property that does not have the consent of the Minister, and to give the Minister the power to consent to prescribed property being an asset in a winding up.

416 22/05/89 5222 6066 INTRODUCTION OF A BILL FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE REAL PROPERTY ACT

To approve introduction of the Bill at the May sittings of the Legislative Assembly so that notification, by way of registration against title for land, can be made in respect of physical and statutory restrictions affecting land.



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418 30/05/89 5229 6080 AMENDMENT TO HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL SERVICES (TRAFFIC) REGULATIONS

To approve amendments to the Hospitals and Medical Services (Traffic) Regulations to increase penalties and incorporate the Traffic Infringement Notice Enforcement Scheme as an optional administrative mechanism of pursuing outstanding fines, and to incorporate a provision for owners of a vehicle where they were not the offenders, to exonerate themselves from the infringement.

418 30/05/89 5235 6081 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT - COMMERCIAL COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE

To support the proposal from the Computer Power Group/IBM Australia Limited to conduct a detailed feasibility study into the development of an expanded commercial information technology base in the NT, and to approve Government involvement in the program.


418 30/05/89 5236 6082 PROVISION OF SERVICED SITES WITHIN ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES

To increase the program provision of the item, ‘Provision of serviced sites within Aboriginal communities’ on the Department of Land and Housing’s 1988/89 Capital Works Program.

418 30/05/89 5237 6083 NORTHERN TERRITORY HOSPITAL INFORMATION SYSTEM

To approve proceeding to tender for a computerised hospital information system in all NT hospitals.




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417 26/05/89 5223 6068 TRANSFER OF THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FIRE PROTECTION OF NHULUNBUY FROM NHULUNBUY CORPORATION LTD TO NORTHERN TERRITORY FIRE SERVICE

To approve the NT Fire Service to provide fire protection for the town of Nhulunbuy and operationally run the Nhulunbuy District Fire Service on behalf of the Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited at no further nett cost to the NT Government.

417 26/05/89 5224 6069 CONSTRUCTION OF STAGE 2 OF TERRITORY WILDLIFE PARK

To approve construction of stage 2 of the Territory Wildlife Park to commence in 1989/90 at an estimated cost of $5 million, and for the construction of a jetty and sealed road to provide access by sea to the park at an estimated cost of $1.4 million.

417 26/05/89 5225 6070 QUERY ON LAND APPLICATION : MIMBANI ABORIGINAL CORPORATION - LOT 4314, LEANYER DRIVE, TOWN OF SANDERSON

To note further information on the land application by Mimbani Aboriginal Corporation for Lot 4314 Town of Sanderson.


417 26/05/89 5226 6071 YULARA HOUSING STAGE 5

To approve Yulara Housing Stage 5 comprising construction of 49 twin bedsitter units and six 3-bedroom houses at an estimated cost of $5 million, and to include Stage 5 housing at Yulara on the Department of Lands and Housing’s 1988/89 Capital Works Program.

417 26/05/89 5227 6072 POLICE FORCE OF THE NT - SINGLE PERSONS ACCOMMODATION

To approve an increase of 20 x 1-bedroom units on the Department of Lands and Housing 1988/89 approved design list for Darwin/Palmerston with an estimated increase in cost of $1.46 million, without substitution.


417 26/05/89 5228 6073 SHOAL BAY SUBDIVISION ON GUNN POINT PENINSULA

To approve subdivision development proposals for Shoal Bay, an amended Capital Works item for Shoal Bay for 1988/89, and an amended design list item for Shoal Bay for 1988/89 subject to approval of the planning and development proposals by the NT Planning Authority.




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417 26/05/89 5229 6074 AMENDMENT TO HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL SERVICES (TRAFFIC) REGULATIONS

To increase the penalties for parking infringements under the Regulations and to pursue outstanding fines through the Traffic Infringement Notice Enforcement Scheme.


417 26/05/89 5230 6075 DEVELOPMENT OF A REPLACEMENT PERSONNEL AND PAYROLL SYSTEM

To approve the implementation of an automated personnel system which integrates with a payroll system.

417 26/05/89 5231 6076 PRIVATISATION OF GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES - STATUS REPORT

To note the April 1989 Status Report that identifies the current situation with regard to the Government’s policy of devolvement to the private sector of appropriate Government activities.

417 26/05/89 5232 6077 ADMINISTRATIVE REGIONAL BOUNDARIES

To propose some adjustments to the regional boundaries and to provide for their continued oversight.

417 26/05/89 5233 6078 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' SUPERANNUATION ACT AMENDMENT BILL 1987

To approve the drafting of amendments to the Legislative Assembly Members’ Superannuation Act to provide pension entitlements.




Volume 301Meeting date: 13 June 1989 – Darwin

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To approve the drafting of a new Public Health Act and Regulations by legislation designed for the needs of the Northern Territory in the era of self-government, and to:

a) clarify the powers of the Minister, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and health surveyors;

b) empower the CMO to rectify an outstanding nuisance and then to charge the owner of the land for the cost of rectification;

c) empower the CMO to require regular reports from Councils on public health matters, and

d) codify public health requirements for sanitation, drainage, street cleaning, storage of bodies, multi-use dwellings, places of accommodation, nuisances, offensive trades, vector control, barber/hairdressing and beautician establishments, spa pools, solaria.

420 13/06/89 5243 6091 LAND APPLICATIONS - MONTH OF APRIL 1989


420 13/06/89 5244 6092 ALICE SPRINGS LANGUAGE CENTRE

To enable all primary and secondary students in Alice Springs to study at least one language other than English for at least two years, and to provide the opportunity for members of the Alice Springs public and private sectors to study Asian languages.

420 13/06/89 5245 6093 EXTENSION OF THE ALICE SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY

To provide additional space of 250m2 in the existing library building.


420 13/06/89 5246 6094 RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY PUBLIC SECTOR

To approve implementation of strategies and mechanisms to address recruitment and retention issues in the NT public sector.

420 13/06/89 5247 6095 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

To approve a range of strategies to promote the effectiveness of the human resource development function within Government Departments and Authorities.

420 13/06/89 5248 6096 ELIMINATION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS - BERRIMAH AGRICULTURAL LABORATORIES

To approve addition of ‘Upgrade of Berrimah Agricultural Laboratories’ $181,500 as an essential item on the 1989/90 Capital Works Program.





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420 13/06/89 5250 6098 ASHMORE AND CARTIER ISLANDS, COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS, CHRISTMAS ISLAND

To approve the NT Government Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs Inquiry into the legal regimes of Australia’s external territories.

Submission advocates the restoration of the Ashmore and Cartier Islands as part of the Northern Territory and the removal of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Christmas Island as part of the federal electoral division of the Northern Territory.

Volume 301Meeting date: 6 June 1989 – Groote Eylandt

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To replace the current Public Health Act and Regulations by legislation designed for the needs of the Northern Territory in the era of self-government.


419 6/06/89 5238 6085 1988/89 AND PROPOSED 1989/90 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

To approve the 1989/90 Repairs and Maintenance Program, and to note variations to the 1988/89 Program.

419 6/06/89 5239 6086 DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRY AND FISHERIES NEW INITIATIVES

To endorse new initiative programs for the development of the recreational fishing industry, and to endorse provision of resources to implement these initiatives.


419 6/06/89 5240 6087 THE NT FIBRE CROPS PROGRAM

To note the progress of the NT Fibre Crops (Kenaf) Program in 1988/89, and to seek endorsement for its continuation in 1989/90.

419 6/06/89 5241 6088 COOPERATION WITH THE NATIONAL COMPANIES AND SECURITIES SCHEME FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A NEW CATEGORY OF FEES, AND OF COMMERCIAL SETTLEMENT MONIES

To endorse the making of current national corporate regulatory scheme partially self-funding by securing approval for the collection by the Northern Territory of a new category of fees generated from services provided by the National Companies and Securities Commission, and further, to obtain approval for a new basis for distribution of commercial settlement monies derived from negotiations carried out by the Commission.



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419 6/06/89 5242 6089 SHOAL BAY SUBDIVISION ON GUNN POINT PENINSULA

To approve the subdivision development proposals for Shoal Bay; an amended Capital Works Item for Shoal Bay for 1988/89; an amended design list item for Shoal Bay for 1988/89 subject to approval of the planning and development proposals by the NT Planning Authority.


Volume 302AMeeting date: 15-16 June 1989 – Cobourg Peninsula

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421 15-16/06/89

5198 6099 ARAFURA SPORTS FESTIVAL

To approve the staging of the inaugural Arafura Sports Festival in Darwin in May 1991.

421 15-16/06/89

5224 6100 CONSTRUCTION OF STAGE 2 OF TERRITORY WILDLIFE PARK

To approve construction of a further stage of the Territory Wildlife Park to commence in 1989/90.

421 15-16/06/89

5228 6101 SHOAL BAY SUBDIVISION ON GUNN POINT PENINSULA

To endorse the subdivision development proposals for Shoal Bay.

421 15-16/06/89

5230 6102 DEVELOPMENT OF A REPLACEMENT PERSONNEL AND PAYROLL SYSTEM

To rescind Decision 6075 and confirm development of an automated personnel system, which integrates with an agency or Department of Finance payroll system.

421 15-16/06/89

5237 6103 NORTHERN TERRITORY HOSPITAL INFORMATION SYSTEM

To agree to the Department of Health and Community Services proceeding to tender for a computerised Territory-wide hospital information system.

421 15-16/06/89

5239 6104 DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRY AND FISHERIES NEW INITIATIVES

To approve new initiative programs for development of the recreational fishing industry.

421 15-16/06/89

5244 6105 ALICE SPRINGS LANGUAGE CENTRE

To enable all primary and secondary students in Alice Springs to study at least one language other than English for at least two years, and to provide the opportunity for members of the Alice Springs public and private sectors to study Asian languages.


421 15-16/06/89

5245 6106 EXTENSION OF THE ALICE SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY

To provide additional space of 250m2 in the existing library building.


421 15-16/06/89

5251 6107 WATER AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS EXTENSION POLICY, PART 1 - MAJOR WORKS FUNDING

To approve: a) adoption of a major water supply and sewerage works funding policy, involving landowner contributions set at 30% of the estimated cost of major works and applied to land which obtains a new or increased service; and b) the drafting of legislation to enable the Power and Water Authority to require landowners to contribute to the cost of water supply and sewerage works.



Volume 302AMeeting date: 15-16 June 1989 – Cobourg Peninsula

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421 15-16/06/89

5252 6108 PROPOSED OFFENSIVE AND HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIES SUBDIVISION - MIDDLE ARM PENINSULA, DARWIN

To approve funding to allow an immediate start on the subdivision.

421 15-16/06/89

5253 6109 INFORMATION PAPER - COST OF DESIGN WORK FOR CAPITAL WORKS

To note the comparative costing between in-house design work within the Department of Transport and Works vis-à-vis the greater use of consultants.


421 15-16/06/89

5254 6110 1989/90 BUDGET FORWARD ESTIMATES

To approve the forward estimates of expenditure and receipts, and provision for expanded and new programs, for the 1989/90 budget.

NB: Record continues into Volume 302B.

421 15-16/06/89

4983 6110A PALMERSTON TRUNK SEWER

To agree that conditions of Decision 5778 had been met and works should proceed with the inclusion of a new item ‘Palmerston Trunk Sewer’ on the 1988/89 Capital Works Program. This item will service the stand-alone Palmerston Bus Terminal, new commercial development, Palmerston Secondary College and the Second Cavalry Regiment.


Volume 302BMeeting date: 15/16 June 1989 – Cobourg Peninsula

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421 15-16/06/89

5254 6110 1989/90 BUDGET FORWARD ESTIMATES

To approve the forward estimates of expenditure and receipts, and provision for expanded and new programs, for the 1989/90 budget.



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422 20/06/89 5253 6111 INFORMATION PAPER - COST OF DESIGN WORK FOR CAPITAL WORKS

To note the comparative costing between in-house design work within the Department of Transport and Works vis-à-vis the greater use of consultants.

422 20/06/89 5255 6112 INFORMATION PAPER - LNG PLANT

To note that an incentives package has been prepared for submission to Sumitomo Corporation Ltd to encourage development of a LNG Plant in Darwin.


422 20/06/89 5256 6113 MAPNET

To note the progress made in the development of MAPNET and the NT Land Information System in July 1990.

422 20/06/89 5257 6114 STREHLOW RESEARCH CENTRE

To approve the scope and standard of works for Strehlow Centre and endorse design selection; admittance of the item ‘Strehlow Research Centre’ to the 1989/90 Capital Works Program and early committal of construction funds; and calling for expressions of interest in management of the project.



422 20/06/89 5259 6116 SOBERING-UP SHELTER

To approve construction of the Sobering-Up Shelter on Lot 6118 Caryota Court, Coconut Grove.

422 20/06/89 WOS 6117 ALICE SPRINGS PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICE

To approve the Heads of Agreement between the Alice Springs Town Council and the Northern Territory Government for provision of a public bus service in Alice Springs.

422 20/06/89 WOS 6117A CASHING UP OF ACCRUED RECREATION LEAVE FARE ENTITLEMENTS

To approve that Northern Territory Government employees may take a cash payment for any accrued air fare entitlement.


Volume 303Meeting date: 27 June 1989 - Darwin

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DECNO.


423 27/06/89 5251 6118 WATER AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS EXTENSION POLICY PART 1 - MAJOR WORKS FUNDING

To approve the drafting of legislation to enable the Power and Water Authority to require landowners to contribute to the cost of water supply and sewerage works. To approve adoption of a major water supply and sewerage works funding policy, involving landowner contributions set at 30% of the estimated cost of major works and applied to land that obtains a new or increased service.


423 27/06/89 5255 6119 INFORMATION PAPER - LNG PLANT

To note that an incentives package has been prepared for submission to Sumitomo Corporation Ltd to encourage development of a LNG Plant in Darwin.

423 27/06/89 5260 6120 INFORMATION PAPER - PROGRESS ON CREATION OF SURVEY DATABASE FOR ELECTRONIC TITLE PROJECT

To note the progress made on the creation of a computerised database of survey information as part of the Electronic Title Project.



423 27/06/89 5262 6122 NATIONAL WAGE CASE

To approve the thrust of the Northern Territory Government Submissions in the current National Wage Case hearings.

423 27/06/89 5263 6123 FURTHER TRANSFER OF POWERS TO THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

To approve the presentation of a Submission to the Commonwealth seeking the further transfer of powers from the Commonwealth to the Northern Territory.


Volume 304Meeting date: 6 July 1989 – Alice Springs

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424 6/07/89 5264 6124 IMPLEMENTATION REPORT - NORTHERN TERRITORY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY - MAY 1989

To note the progress achieved in the implementation of the NT Economic Development Strategy.

424 6/07/89 5265 6125 COMMONWEALTH/NORTHERN TERRITORY JOINT ROLLS ARRANGEMENT

To approve the draft Commonwealth/Northern Territory Joint Rolls Arrangement.

424 6/07/89 5266 6126 MCARTHUR RIVER LEAD/ZINC PROJECT

To note the information in a feasibility study concerning development of a mine on the McArthur River zinc/lead/silver prospect recently completed by Mount Isa Mines Holdings Limited.

424 6/07/89 5267 6127 MARUBENI COUNTERTRADE AGREEMENT

To approve a further extension of Marubeni Corporation’s counter-trade agreement until 31 December 1989 conditional upon Marubeni developing its proposed ‘Oil Country Tubular Goods’ store depot within the Darwin Port area prior to 31 December 1989.

424 6/07/89 5268 6128 DISPOSAL OF YARABAH FLAT COMPLEX, ALICE SPRINGS

To approve relocation of existing tenants and sell the Yarabah Flat Complex in Alice Springs.


424 6/07/89 5269 6129 ELECTRONIC TITLE PROJECT

To note the progress made on the electronic title project.

424 6/07/89 5270 6130 RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEGAL AID

To agree, in principle, to accept responsibility for the administration and partial funding of legal aid.

424 6/07/89 5271 6131 UPGRADING OF ABORIGINAL HEALTH WORKER TRAINING

To approve the upgrading of present Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) training standards and arrangements for the timing of the transfer of AHW training from Health and Community Services to Batchelor College.

424 6/07/89 5272 6132 SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL OF CSIRO KATHERINE RESEARCH STATION

To note the potential to subdivide a portion of the Katherine CSIRO station for residential purposes.




Volume 305Meeting date: 20 July 1989 – Katherine

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426 20/07/89 5274 6144 FIBRE CROPS (KENAF) PROGRAM - COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT PROPOSAL

To approve distribution of the Commercial Investment Proposal document to specific potential investors in the fibre crops program.

426 20/07/89 5275 6145 DRAFT DISCUSSION PAPER - GOVERNMENT'S ROLE IN PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

To note the draft discussion paper outlining options for assistance or concessions that could be offered in negotiations with potential investors in a pulp, or a pulp and paper industry in the NT.

426 20/07/89 5282 6146 REVIEW ON ISSUE OF CERTIFICATES OF EXEMPTION FOR WORK IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES

To endorse the policy relating to the issue of Certificates of Exemption for maintenance contracts on Aboriginal communities; the objective of which is to assist in developing community organisations to a stage where they can compete in the open tendering process.

426 20/07/89 5283 6147 QUERIES RAISED - LAND APPLICATIONS MARCH 1989: SRI KRISHNA, DYER AND ARALAR

To note the information.

426 20/07/89 5284 6148 TRANSFER OF GENERAL QUARANTINE FUNCTIONS TO NT

To agree to the transfer of the quarantine function from the Commonwealth Department of Primary Industries and Energy to the Agricultural Quarantine Service in the NT Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries.

426 20/07/89 5285 6149 THORNGATE ROAD REALIGNMENT

To approve inclusion of a new item, ‘Thorngate Road Realignment’ on the Department of Lands and Housing’s 1989/90 draft Capital Works Program (Lands) for $450,000 without substitution.



426 20/07/89 5287 6151 PUBLIC INQUIRY INTO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS BY PRICES SURVEILLANCE AUTHORITY

To approve the Northern Territory Submission to the Inquiry into Petroleum Products by the Prices Surveillance Authority.

426 20/07/89 5288 6152 POWER AND WATER AUTHORITY - WATER AND SEWERAGE CHARGE INCREASED FOR 1989/90

To approve an increase in basic water and sewerage charges.



Volume 305Meeting date: 13 July 1989 – Tennant Creek

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425 13/07/89 5266 6134 MCARTHUR RIVER LEAD / ZINC PROJECT

To authorise the Minister for Mines and Energy to enter into an agreement with Mount Isa Mines Limited in the form of the Agreement attached.




425 13/07/89 5274 6136 FIBRE CROPS (KENAF) PROGRAM - COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT PROPOSAL

To approve distribution of the Commercial Investment Proposal document to specific potential investors in the fibre crops program.


425 13/07/89 5275 6137 DRAFT DISCUSSION PAPER - GOVERNMENT'S ROLE IN PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

To note the draft discussion paper outlining options for assistance or concessions that could be offered in negotiations with potential investors in a pulp or a pulp and paper industry in the NT.


425 13/07/89 5276 6138 JOINT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY AND THE COMMONWEALTH

To approve the draft Agreement attached to the Submission between the Northern Territory and the Commonwealth for joint environmental assessment for development projects involving both Governments.




425 13/07/89 5278 6140 QUERIES RAISED ON LAND APPLICATION FEBRUARY 1989 - LITCHFIELD SHIRE COUNCIL

To note the information regarding the closure of Power Road at the Arnhem Highway intersection in accordance with the Control of Roads Act.

425 13/07/89 5279 6141 LAND APPLICATIONS - MONTH OF MAY 1989



Volume 305Meeting date: 13 July 1989 – Tennant Creek

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425 13/07/89 5280 6142 POWER AND WATER AUTHORITY - INTRODUCTION OF COMBINED BILLING AND NEW CUSTOMER INFORMATION SYSTEM

To note the introduction of combined billing for power, water and sewerage charges, and amendment to the Water Supply and Sewerage Act, and the Electricity Act for the proposed administrative changes.

425 13/07/89 5281 6143 CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM – DELETION AGAINST 1988/89 AND SUBSTITUTION 1989/90 – PRISONER ACCOMMODATION, DARWIN PRISON $736,000

To approve deletion of ‘Darwin Prison – Construct additional prisoner accommodation - $736,000’ from 1988/89 Capital Works Program, and substitute in the 1989/90 Capital Works Program with other projects.


Volume 306Meeting date: 1 August 1989 - Darwin

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DECNO.


428 1/08/89 5289 6158 REVISED 1989/90 BUDGET

To approve the 1989/90 budget, the 1989/90 Capital Works Program and the Treasurer approving minor amendments to the budget that require action prior to presentation in the August sittings of the Legislative Assembly.


428 1/08/89 5290 6159 EVALUATION OF THE HOME OWNERSHIP INITIATIVES

To present the outcomes of the review of the package introduced on 1 December 1988, and to approve changes to the NT Interest Subsidy Scheme, and continuation for the time being, of the Home Establishment Grant.


428 1/08/89 5292 6160 REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL - REVIEW OF CATEGORIES OF STATUTORY BODIES

To consider the recommendations in the report by the Remuneration Tribunal on the review of categories of statutory bodies.


428 1/08/89 5293 6161 BIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN STORAGE FACILITY

To approve inclusion of an item ‘Construction of a Biological Specimen Storage Facility, Darwin at an estimate cost of $4 million’ as an essential item on the 1989/90 Capital Works Program.

428 1/08/89 5294 6162 REVOCATION OF PART OF KEEP RIVER NATIONAL PARK

To revoke that part of NT Portion No. 3541 within Keep River National Park, so as to establish an Aboriginal living area with N.T. title; and to approve the draft Resolution and speech for use in the August sittings of the Legislative Assembly.

428 1/08/89 5295 6163 AMENDMENTS TO GURIG NATIONAL PARK PLAN OF MANAGEMENT

To approve the tabling in the Legislative Assembly of an amendment to the Gurig National Park Plan of Management regarding treatment of income received from the Park.

428 1/08/89 5296 6164 1989/90 CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM

To approve the 1989/90 Capital Works Program, including Minor New Works.




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428 1/08/89 5289 6153 REVISED 1989/90 BUDGET

To approve the 1989/90 budget, revised to incorporate measures approved by Cobourg Budget Cabinet, together with expenditure and receipts variations subsequently advised by Departments and Authorities.


428 1/08/89 5281 6154 CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM – DELETION AGAINST 1988/89 AND SUBSTITUTION 1989/90 – PRISON ACCOMMODATION, DARWIN PRISON $736,000

To approve deletion of ‘Darwin Prison – Construct additional prisoner accommodation - $736,000’ from 1988/89 Capital Works Program, and substitute in the 1989/90 Capital Works Program with other projects.

428 1/08/89 5288 6155 POWER AND WATER AUTHORITY – WATER AND SEWERAGE CHARGE INCREASES FOR 1989/90

To approve an increase in basic water and sewerage charges.



To present the outcomes of the review of the package introduced on 1 December 1988, and to approve changes to the Northern Territory Interest Subsidy Scheme, and continuation for the time being of the Home Establishment Grant.





Volume 307Meeting date: 15 August 1989 – Darwin

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430 15/08/89 5305 6178 COMPANIES AND SECURITIES LEGISLATION BILL 1989

To approve introduction of the Bill in the August sittings of the Legislative Assembly that amends the Companies (Application of Laws) Act, the Companies (Acquisition of Shares) (Application of Laws) Act, the Securities Industry (Application of Laws) Act, and the Futures Industry (Applications of Laws) Act to make further provision for the payment of fees under the Cooperative Companies and Securities Scheme, and to make provision for the payment of taxes as well as fees.

430 15/08/89 5306 6179 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - TERRITORY WILDLIFE PARK

To approve presentation of the Ministerial Statement to the Legislative Assembly that provides advice on the stage of development of the Territory Wildlife Park.

430 15/08/89 5307 6180 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - LOCAL GOVERNMENT

To approve presentation of the Ministerial Statement at the August sittings of the Legislative Assembly that provides advice on the activities and progress of the Northern Territory Office of Local Government.

430 15/08/89 5308 6181 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT

To approve presentation to the Legislative Assembly of the Ministerial Statement on priorities which have been established in regard to general environmental issues concerning the Northern Territory and on steps being undertaken to deal with the Greenhouse Effect.

430 15/08/89 5309 6182 AMENDMENTS TO MOTOR ACCIDENTS (COMPENSATION) ACT AND REGULATIONS

To approve amendments to the Motor Accidents (Compensation) Act and Regulations as detailed in Attachment A to extend benefits in some areas, to restrict benefits in other areas, and to increase monetary limits of benefits payable under the Regulations.

430 15/08/89 5310 6183 AMENDMENTS TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (POWERS AND PRIVILEGES) ACT

To approve introduction of the Legislative Assembly (Powers and Privileges) Amendment Bill at the August sittings of the Legislative Assembly to correct an incorrect description of the existing precincts of the Legislative Assembly, to describe the interim precincts, and to allow the Speaker to nominate the date of the change.

430 15/08/89 5311 6184 LOCAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FOR COBOURG MARINE PARK

To endorse a proposal to negotiate a Local Management Committee for the Cobourg Marine Park with the Cobourg Peninsula Sanctuary Board pursuant to the provisions of the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act.



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430 15/08/89 5313 6186 DECLARATION OF FUNCTIONS TO MUNICIPAL COUNCILS UNDER LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT

To consider the Executive Council paper that recommends the Administrator declares that the councils of the municipalities of Darwin, Palmerston, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs have the functions of local government listed at Schedule 2 to the Local Government Act, other than the functions of Town Planning and Building.


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429 8/08/89 5289 6165 REVISED 1989/90 BUDGET

To approve the 1989/90 budget, revised to incorporate expenditure and receipts variations advised by Departments and Authorities reflecting Budget Cabinet decisions on 1 August 1989.


To present the outcomes of the review of the package introduced on 1 December 1988, and to approve changes to the Northern Territory Interest Subsidy Scheme, and continuation for the time being of the Home Establishment Grant.


429 8/08/89 5292 6167 REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL - REVIEW OF CATEGORIES OF STATUTORY BODIES

To consider the recommendations in the report by the Remuneration Tribunal on the review of categories of statutory bodies.

429 8/08/89 5297 6168 AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 16(3) OF THE HOUSING ACT

To approve introduction of the Housing Amendment Bill 1989 in the August sittings of the Legislative Assembly to clarify and extend the powers of the Northern Territory Housing Commission to sell its real or personal property.

429 8/08/89 5298 6169 LAMBELLS LAGOON HORTICULTURAL SUBDIVISION

To consider funding and release of the Lambells Lagoon Horticultural Subdivision.

429 8/08/89 5299 6170 LAND APPLICATIONS - MONTH OF JUNE 1989




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429 8/08/89 5300 6171 AMENDMENT TO THE CRIMINAL LAW

To approve preparation of legislation to repeal the Treason and Felony Forfeiture Act, and replace with a statement as to the legal capacity of a person sentenced to imprisonment.

429 8/08/89 5301 6172 REPEAL OF THE PUBLIC CHARITIES ACT

To approve preparation of legislation to repeal the Public Charities Act.



429 8/08/89 5303 6174 INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' SUPERANNUATION AMENDMENT BILL 1989

To approve introduction of the Bill to the August sittings of the Legislative Assembly to amend the provisions of the parliamentary superannuation scheme, and provide that the effective date for the new arrangements is to be 1 July 1989.

429 8/08/89 5304 6175 MOTOR ACCIDENTS (COMPENSATION) ACT AMENDMENTS

To amend the Motor Accidents (Compensation) Act to increase benefits in some areas, to tighten eligibility and/or restrict benefits in other areas, and to increase monetary limits of benefits payable under the Regulations.


429 8/08/89 WOS 6176 CASHING UP OF ACCRUED RECREATION LEAVE FARE ENTITLEMENTS

To amend Decision 6117A of 20 June 1989 and clarify the meaning of the words ‘amount equal to the additional tax payable’, which meant a simple addition of the amount representing the marginal tax rate payable on the value of the airfare.



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431 25/08/89 5314 6187 POLICE ADMINISTRATION (SUBSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENT) BILL; JUSTICES (SUBSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENT) BILL

To approve introduction of the Bills in the August sittings of the Legislative Assembly to remedy legislative defects in the Police Administration Act and Justices Act relating to the use of reasonable force by police when entering premises to deal with domestic violence incidents.

431 25/08/89 5315 6188 NURSING ACT AND NURSING REGULATIONS

To approve the drafting of legislation so the constitution of the Nurses Board allows for increased representation; the Board’s powers and duties to include guidelines in respect of nursing policies, education or practice, to suspend registration of a person unfit to practise; that qualifications for registration reflect changes in nursing education programs; that categories of nursing practice in the Register and Roll are amalgamated to reflect education programs and policies for professional registration and employment; that provisions for registration recognise visiting nurses; and a wider range of options in disciplinary matters are available. Regulations be amended to reflect the change from hospital-based to university education, and sections relating to offences are amended by repealing sections now in the Criminal Code Act.

431 25/08/89 5316 6189 BILL TO AMEND THE TRAFFIC ACT

To approve introduction in the August sittings of the Legislative Assembly of amendments to the Traffic Act to allow disqualified drivers to drive in places not open to, or used by the public.

431 25/08/89 5317 6190 NT MOTOR VEHICLE ENCUMBRANCE SCHEME - REGISTRATION OF INTERESTS IN MOTOR VEHICLES AND OTHER GOODS BILL 1989

To approve introduction in the August sittings of the Legislative Assembly of the Bill as a prerequisite for an NT Motor Vehicle Encumbrance Scheme.

431 25/08/89 5318 6191 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - IMPORT SUBSTITUTION STUDY

To approve presentation of the Ministerial Statement on the Import Substitution Review in the August sittings of the Legislative Assembly.

431 25/08/89 5319 6192 NORTHERN TERRITORY TEACHING SERVICE - ENHANCED MASTER TEACHER SCHEME

To note the proposed establishment of an enhanced Master Teacher Scheme, and that the ‘quantum’ of allowances of the scheme is subject to ratification by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission.

431 25/08/89 5321 6193 INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO AMEND THE HUMAN TISSUE TRANSPLANT ACT

To approve introduction of the Amendment Bill in the August sittings of the Legislative Assembly to add the categories of specialists required to certify the death of a prospective donor who is on life support. Those added are specialist anaesthetist, general surgeon, neurologist, neurosurgeon and physician.



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431 25/08/89 5322 6195 AN AMENDMENT TO THE STAMP DUTY ACT AND THE TAXATION (ADMINISTRATION) ACT

To approve introduction of the Amendment Bills in the August sittings of the Legislative Assembly to vary the rates of duty for certain Stamp Duties and to provide administrative support for the Financial Institutions Duty Act.

431 25/08/89 5323 6196 AMENDMENT TO THE BUSINESS FRANCHISE ACT

To approve introduction of the Amendment Bill in the August sittings of the Legislative Assembly that introduces amendments to increase licence fees for tobacco and petroleum, and for the rebate available for ‘off road’ use of distillate to be reduced.

431 25/08/89 5324 6197 TO INTRODUCE THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS DUTY BILL

To approve introduction of the Bill in the August sittings of the Legislative Assembly to introduce a duty on receipts by financial institutions in the Northern Territory.

431 25/08/89 5325 6198 MOTOR ACCIDENTS (COMPENSATION) ACT AMENDMENT

To approve introduction of the Amendment Bill in the August sittings of the Legislative Assembly to limit payments for non-economic loss to non-residents of the Territory; to allow the TIO Board to suspend benefits where a person refuses to be rehabilitated; loss of earning capacity benefits not to be paid if a person is in receipt of the aged pension; minimum age to receive loss of earning capacity benefits to be 15 years; the age to receive full loss of earning capacity benefits to be 21 years; partial funding of long-term attendance care for patients with very serious injuries.

431 25/08/89 5326 6199 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT - SCHOOL SPECIALISATION IN THE ARTS AND OTHER AREAS

To approve presentation of the Ministerial Statement in the August sittings of the Legislative Assembly regarding school specialisation in the arts and other areas.


Volume 309Meeting date: 19 December 1989 - Darwin

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448 19/12/89 5411 6309 NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA, NT DIVISION

To approve a request by the National Safety Council of Australia for occupancy of half the existing building previously occupied by the Conservation Commission at Berrimah Agricultural Research Centre.


448 19/12/89 5420 6310 NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE COMMONWEALTH ON THE POSSIBLE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGIONAL OFFICE OF THE AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES COMMISSION

To approve commencement of negotiations with the Commonwealth on the establishment of a regional office of the Australian Securities Commission, and a voluntary referral of the Northern Territory’s power to legislate for the regulation of companies and securities.

448 19/12/89 5421 6311 RESPONSIBILITY FOR DRAINAGE IN CROWN SUBDIVISIONS

To establish a government policy on the ongoing maintenance responsibility for drainage systems within Crown subdivisions. To approve negotiations with municipal councils for councils to take full responsibility for Government drainage works after Government restoration of such drains in Crown subdivisions to the standard required of private developers.

448 19/12/89 5422 6312 OPENING, CLOSURE, TENURE AND DISPOSAL OF LOCAL ROADS WITHIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS

To approve preparation of drafting instructions to endorse the present demarcation of roads within municipalities into either local or Territory roads (except for roads under specific legislation (e.g. Port Authority, hospitals, defence); to approve municipalities having the necessary powers, responsibilities and entitlements for that road; and to approve the relevant level of government having the right of freehold title to the road, the land under, and air space over.

448 19/12/89 5423 6313 INFORMATION PAPER - WEST MACDONNELL RANGES TOURIST ROADS

To note the information paper on the current position, particularly in relation to the Areyonga – Tempe Downs Road.



448 19/12/89 5425 6315 AGED AND INVALID PENSIONER RENTAL INCREASES

To approve continuation of the current rent freeze for aged and invalid pensioners.

448 19/12/89 5426 6316 SUPPORTING PARENTS RENTAL INCREASES

To approve continuation of the current rent freeze for supporting parents.



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448 19/12/89 5427 6317 AMENDMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT ACT

To approve the drafting of amendments to allow the Treasurer to vary the name of a Trust Account; to provide for automatic Treasurer’s Warrant; to enable the Treasurer to approve nominated trust accounts to show a temporary debit balance provided that the total Trust Fund remains in credit; to provide for the repayment of unclaimed moneys to the Consolidated Fund only; and to allow the Treasurer to defer the repayment of a debt for a stated period.

448 19/12/89 5428 6318 FUEL BUNKERING - HEADS OF AGREEMENT

To approve execution of a Heads of Agreement with PRI Australia Pty Ltd to allow them to proceed with its heavy fuel oil bunkering project.

448 19/12/89 5429 6319 NORTHERN TERRITORY / CSIRO COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT ON REGIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH

To approve the proposed collaborative agreement between the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and the Conservation Commission of the Northern Territory to provide State of the Art scientific advice on the Regional Impact of the Greenhouse Effect, and associated funding.

448 19/12/89 5430 6320 COMMENT ON FEDERAL DRAFT ‘AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR THE CONSERVATION OF SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS THREATENED WITH EXTINCTION’

To endorse the comments on the draft ‘Australian National Strategy for the Conservation of Species and their Habitats threatened with Extinction” for submission to the Federal Minister for the Arts, Sport, the Environment, Tourism and Territories.


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447 12/12/89 5418 6307 INFORMATION PAPER - COMMONWEALTH MOTOR VEHICLE STANDARDS ACT 1989

To note the current restrictions on the importation of motor vehicles as a result of the Commonwealth Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989.

447 12/12/89 5419 6308 NT GOVERNMENT THIRD SUBMISSION TO THE PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY INTO SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER COMMUNITIES

To approve release of the draft Northern Territory Government submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs relating to its inquiries into support services for resource services for Aboriginal communities and the role of community advisers and resource agencies.


Volume 310Meeting date: 19 September 1989 - Darwin

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435 19/09/89 5341 6214 INTRODUCTION OF A BILL FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND AND BUSINESS AGENTS ACT

To approve introduction of the Amendment Bill at the next sittings of the Legislative Assembly to simplify the mechanisms pursuant to which interest on trust monies held by agents can be transferred to the fidelity fund.

435 19/09/89 5342 6215 1989/90 DESIGN LIST, ROADS DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND WORKS

To approve the Design List for the Roads Division, Department of Transport and Works, and the strategic direction of the 5-year Forward Works Program 1989/90 to 1993/94.

435 19/09/89 5343 6216 DESIGN LIST 1989/90

To approve the Design List for 1989/90, and to note proposals that may be considered for inclusion to the Design List at a later time.

435 19/09/89 5344 6217 LAND APPLICATIONS - BOOKLORE PTY LTD AND NORBUILT PTY LTD

To consider further information on land applications from Norbuilt Pty Ltd and Booklore Pty Ltd.



435 19/09/89 5346 6219 NT GOVERNMENT SUBMISSION TO THE PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - ALICE SPRINGS AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT

To endorse the Northern Territory Government Submission to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works Inquiry into the proposed construction of civil aviation facilities at Alice Springs Airport.

435 19/09/89 5347 6220 TOURISM ASSISTANCE SCHEME, PHASE II

To approve of assistance to the tourism industry designed to bring extra interstate and overseas visitors into the Northern Territory.


Volume 311Meeting date: 10 October 1989 - Darwin

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437 10/10/89 5362 6235 INFORMATION PAPER - MISCELLANEOUS ACTS AMENDMENT (ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY LIVING AREAS) BILL 1989

To approve introduction of the Bill to the October sittings of the Legislative Assembly to amend certain Acts to make provision for the excision of certain areas of land from pastoral leases and the granting of an estate in fee simple in those areas as living areas for the benefit of Aboriginals who are, or have been, ordinarily resident on those pastoral leases or other Aboriginals, and for related purposes.

The Act gives effect to a Memorandum of Agreement signed by the Prime Minister and Chief Minister on 7 September 1989.

Volume 311Meeting date: 3 October 1989 – Alice Springs

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436 3/10/89 5348 6221 AMENDMENTS TO POLICE ADMINISTRATION ACT

To approve introduction of the Amendment Bill in the November sittings of the Legislative Assembly to amend the Police Administration Act to provide suitable police powers for the administration of the Misuse of Drugs Act when it is passed into law.

436 3/10/89 5349 6222 BUILDING AMENDMENT BILL 1989 - ADOPTION OF THE BUILDING CODE OF AUSTRALIA

To approve introduction of the Bill at the next sittings of the Legislative Assembly to adopt the Building Code of Australia; to give power to the Building Controller to waive Regulations under the Act to the Building Controller; and to limit Government’s liability in matters relating to building malpractice; and to include the definition of ‘fire safety’ in the Regulations.


436 3/10/89 5350 6223 PLANNING AMENDMENT BILL 1989 - CAR PARKING LEVY

To approve introduction of the Amendment Bill in the October sittings of the Legislative Assembly to make provision for a car parking levy system within municipalities.

436 3/10/89 5351 6224 AMENDMENT TO THE EVIDENCE ACT

To approve preparation of legislation to make amendments of a statute law revision nature to repeal obsolete provisions (adultery and breach of promise, illegitimacy); to consolidate provisions relating to public acts/documents; to expand and modernise judicial notice provisions; and to confer a power to make regulations, including to prescribe fees.

Policy matters include: a) removal of prescribed fees ‘per word’ for production of certified copies that were handwritten or typed, and to re-phrase to ‘per page’; and b) to extend protection against lazy subpoenas to public registers.



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436 3/10/89 5352 6225 AMENDMENT TO THE SUPREME COURT ACT

To approve preparation of legislation to amend the Supreme Court Act to prevent appeals from the Full Court to the Court of Appeal; to permit the Court to refer matters to the Local Court; and to make statute law revision matters.

436 3/10/89 5353 6226 INFORMATION PAPER - MORTGAGE AND RENT RELIEF SCHEME

To note the current situation with regard to the Mortgage and Rent Relief Scheme.

436 3/10/89 5354 6227 WARUMUNGU LAND CLAIM - NEGOTIATIONS FOR PARTIAL WITHDRAWAL OF CLAIM

To approve re-opening of negotiations with the Central Land Council aimed at partial withdrawal of the Warumungu Land Claim insofar as it affects the land immediately adjacent to the town of Tennant Creek.

436 3/10/89 5355 6228 PROPOSED HERITAGE PROTECTION LEGISLATION

To approve the drafting of a Heritage Bill to provide protection of the Northern Territory’s natural and cultural heritage.

436 3/10/89 5356 6229 LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL 1989

To approve the drafting of legislation to amend the definition of liquor in the Liquor Act.


436 3/10/89 5357 6230 NT GOVERNMENT VEHICLE LEASING PILOT PROJECT - APPROVAL TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL CONTRACT

To seek endorsement to call tenders for an additional 120 vehicle lease contract.


436 3/10/89 5358 6231 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE BRANDS ACT

To approve the drafting of amendments to the Brands Act to increase penalties for breaches of regulations, to remove provisions relating to a Brands Directory, and to remove provisions now covered by the Criminal Code or other Northern Territory legislation.



436 3/10/89 5360 6233 STOCK DISEASES AMENDMENT ACT 1989

To approve amendments to the Stock Diseases Act to ensure power exists to allow for effective disease eradication programs to proceed; and with regard to section 50 of the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978 to provide compensation for animals destroyed; and to increase all penalties for breaches of the Act.



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436 3/10/89 5361 6234 DARWIN JOINERY AND FURNITURE MANUFACTURING PTY LTD (DALWAY)

To approve a loan of $200,000 under the Industry Assistance Policy in favour of DJFM.



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438 16/10/89 5349 6236 BUILDING AMENDMENT BILL 1989 - ADOPTION OF THE BUILDING CODE OF AUSTRALIA

To approve introduction of the Bill at the next sittings of the Legislative Assembly to adopt the Building Code of Australia; to give power to the Building Controller to waive Regulations under the Act to the Building Controller; and to limit Government’s liability in matters relating to building malpractice; and to include the definition of ‘fire safety’ in the Regulations.

438 16/10/89 5356 6237 LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL 1989

To approve the drafting of legislation to amend the definition of liquor in the Liquor Act.


438 16/10/89 5363 6238 MINE MANAGEMENT BILL

To approve circulation of the draft Bill to the mining industry, unions and other interested groups for comment. The Bill provides modifications to the duties of a mine manager; the power to cancel, suspend or vary conditions of a licence has been relegated to the Chief Government Mining Engineer; the Winder Record Book is to be made available to an inspector; the name of a person making a complaint is not disclosed; the company to bear the cost of an inspection; the Chief Government Mining Engineer may require a mine manager to prepare special rules providing for order and discipline, protection of health and prevention of accidents.

438 16/10/89 5364 6239 PRESENTATION OF SEXUAL OFFENCES (EVIDENCE AND PROCEDURE) AMENDMENT BILL 1989 AND COMMUNITY WELFARE AMENDMENT BILL 1989 AS COGNATE BILLS

To approve introduction of the Bills in the Legislative Assembly as cognate Bills that prohibits publication of material that identifies a child on whose behalf the Department is bringing an application under the Sexual Offences (Evidence and Procedure) Act or the Community Welfare Act, and to increase penalties as a deterrent.

438 16/10/89 5365 6240 INQUIRY INTO REDUCING THE IMPACT OF THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT

To approve the Northern Territory Government Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology on the contribution that Australian industry, science and technology can make to reduce the impact of the Greenhouse Effect.

438 16/10/89 5366 6241 HIGH SCHOOL MULTI-PURPOSE HALL AIRCONDITIONING POLICY

To approve continuation of the existing air-conditioning policy.


438 16/10/89 5367 6242 NURSES PROFESSIONAL RATES

To endorse the position to be put to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission in response to the claim by the Australian Nursing Federation for increased rates of pay for nurses.



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438 16/10/89 5368 6243 AMENDMENTS TO WORK HEALTH ACT

To approve the tabling of draft amendments to the Work Health Act and related Acts in the October sittings of the Legislative Assembly to enable public discussion to proceed. The proposed amendments allow for the following: repeal of the Inspection of Machinery Act and the Construction Safety Act; regulations dealing with machinery and construction safety; recognition of workers health and safety representatives in the Work Health Act; remove inconsistencies and improve effectiveness of provisions relating to insurance and compensation; the Authority to monitor rehabilitation processes and collect, analyse and publish database on the efficiency and cost effectiveness of rehabilitation.




438 16/10/89 5370 6245 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE INSTRUMENTS ACT AND THE HIRE PURCHASE ACT

To approve introduction of the Amendment Bills in the Legislative Assembly that deal with matters consequential to the introduction of the Registration of Interests in Motor Vehicles and other Goods Bill which establishes the register of motor vehicles; and to make amendments to improve the efficiency of the operation of the Instruments Act and Hire Purchase Act.

Amendments to the Instruments Act include removing the necessity to register securities over goods when those goods are made subject to the operation of the Registration of Interests in Motor Vehicles and other Goods Act; simplifies the execution of documents and the register of bills of sale; and imposes a time limit of 5 years on the registration of a bill of sale unless an application to extend is made.

Amendments to the Hire Purchase Act removes the need to notify the Registrar of Motor Vehicles that a motor vehicle is subject to a hire purchase agreement.

438 16/10/89 5371 6246 ANNUAL REPORT 1988/89 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIES AND DEVELOPMENT

To approve the printing and tabling of the Annual Report.

438 16/10/89 5372 6247 STOCK DISEASES AMENDMENT ACT 1989

To approve introduction of the Amendment Bill in the October sittings of the Legislative Assembly to ensure power exists to allow for effective disease eradication programs to proceed; and having regard to section 50 of the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978, to provide compensation for animals destroyed; and to increase all penalties for breaches of the Act.


Volume 313Meeting date: 24 October 1989 – Batchelor

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440 24/10/89 5373 6251 PRINCIPLES PAPER ON THE REVIEW OF THE NT ELECTORAL ACT

To consider proposed amendments to the Electoral Act outlined in a Principles Paper.


440 24/10/89 5374 6252 MATARANKA TO GOVE PIPELINE

To endorse negotiations for PAWA to buy Amadeus Basin gas and on-sell it to Nabalco.


440 24/10/89 5375 6253 AMENDMENTS TO THE URANIUM MINING (ENVIRONMENT CONTROL) ACT

To approve the drafting of amendments to the Uranium Mining (Environment Control) Act to provide for the inclusion of Environmental Requirements for the Koongarra and Jabiluka uranium mines.


440 24/10/89 5376 6254 ROADSIDE ADVERTISING SIGNS

To consider the implications of a formal policy to provide for and regulate commercial advertising within Government road reserves.




440 24/10/89 5378 6256 NEW 1989 COMMONWEALTH / STATE HOUSING AGREEMENT

To note the progress made in negotiating a new Commonwealth/State Housing Agreement and outstanding issues of concern.

440 24/10/89 5379 6257 RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION STRATEGIES FOR THE PUBLIC SECTOR

To propose a range of strategies to address the staff retention and recruitment difficulties experienced in the Public Sector.




440 24/10/89 WOS 6259 ALICE SPRINGS GOLF CLUB

To agree to underwrite the Alice Springs Golf Club overdraft to an upper limit, and that security in the form of a charge over the Club’s assets be taken.


Volume 313Meeting date: 20 October 1989 – Darwin

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439 20/10/89 5380 6249 STAFF DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY PUBLIC SERVICE

To note the training and development plans currently in place in Northern Territory Government departments, and support the restructuring of training and development activities to ensure training is aimed at improve departmental efficiency, while also assisting in the successful achievement of the Government’s Economic Development Strategy.

439 20/10/89 WOS 6250 AWARD RESTRUCTURING

To authorise the Public Service Commissioner to continue negotiations with ACTU on the implementation of the August 1989 decision of the Industrial Relations Commission regarding an initial increase of $15/3% to all employees from 1 December 1989, and a further increase of $15/3% from 1 June 1990, subject to conditions.


Volume 314Meeting date: 15 November 1989 - Nhulunbuy

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442 15/11/89 5385 6266 THE SUMMARY OFFENCES AMENDMENT BILL - PERSONS IN POSSESSION OF SUSPECTED STOLEN PROPERTY

To approve introduction of the Amendment Bill at the next sittings of the Legislative Assembly that proposes to amend section 61 of the Summary Offences Act to deal more comprehensively with the possession of suspected stolen property.

442 15/11/89 5386 6267 DISCUSSION PAPER - TOWARDS A CONSERVATION STRATEGY FOR THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

To approve the tabling in the Legislative Assembly and circulation for public comment, a Discussion Paper on the preparation of a conservation strategy for the Northern Territory.


442 15/11/89 5387 6268 TRADE DEVELOPMENT ZONE AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT 1988/89

To approve the tabling of the Annual Report in the Legislative Assembly.

442 15/11/89 5388 6269 NORTHERN TERRITORY TEACHING SERVICE - AWARD RESTRUCTURING

To note the problems in recruiting and retaining qualified teachers to staff Northern Territory Schools and TAFE Colleges; and to approve an award restructuring package for members of the Northern Territory Teaching Service.




To approve construction of remaining elements of Stage 2 of the Territory Wildlife Park over the period 1989/90 to 1991/92, and for the construction of a jetty and sealed road to provide access by sea to the Park.


442 15/11/89 5391 6272 ABORIGINAL URBAN LAND NEEDS - ALICE SPRINGS

To approve allocation of urban land in Alice Springs to Tangentyere Council Incorporated.



Volume 314Meeting date: 15 November 1989 - Nhulunbuy

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442 15/11/89 5392 6273 AMENDMENT OF THE POWER AND WATER AUTHORITY AND WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE ACTS

To approve introduction of the Amendment Bills in the November sittings of the Legislative Assembly that proposes to deregulate a commercial activity of the Power and Water Authority relating to billing terms and conditions.


Volume 314Meeting date: 7 November 1989 – Darwin

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441 7/11/89 5376 6261 ROADSIDE ADVERTISING SIGNS

To approve the policy for roadside advertising signs as detailed in the ‘Guidelines for Roadside Advertising Signs in the Northern Territory” document.

441 7/11/89 5382 6262 SUBMISSION TO INQUIRY INTO ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL ECONOMIC COOPERATION

To approve the Submission to the Commonwealth Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs Defence and Trade Inquiry into Asia-Pacific Regional Economic Cooperation.

441 7/11/89 5383 6263 LAND APPLICATIONS - MONTH OF AUGUST 1989





Volume 315Meeting date: 24 November 1989 - Darwin

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444 24/11/89 5386 6279 DISCUSSION PAPER - TOWARDS A CONSERVATION STRATEGY FOR THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

To approve the tabling, printing and circulation of ‘On Balance’, a discussion paper towards a conservation strategy for the Northern Territory.

444 24/11/89 5391 6280 ABORIGINAL URBAN LAND NEEDS - ALICE SPRINGS

To approve allocation of urban land in Alice Springs to Tangentyere Council Incorporated.


444 24/11/89 5396 6281 ST JOHN'S COLLEGE - REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE WITH PROPOSED BOARDING FACILITIES

To approve, in principle, an interest subsidy and capital assistance over 10 years to St. Johns College for additional boarding places and refurbishment of existing boarding facilities.

444 24/11/89 5397 6282 PROPOSAL FOR LEGAL AID LEGISLATION

To approve the drafting of legislation to establish a Legal Aid Commission to administer legal aid in the Territory, including a Northern Territory/Commonwealth agreement on legal aid funding and delivery, provision of committees to consider applications for legal aid, and procedures for reviews of decisions to refuse legal aid.

444 24/11/89 5398 6283 SUPREME COURT AMENDMENT BILL

To approve introduction of the Amendment Bill at the next sittings of the Legislative Assembly to prevent appeals from the Full Court to Court of Appeal; to permit the Court to refer matters to the Local Court; and to make statute law revision matters.

444 24/11/89 5399 6284 VIDEO GAMING MACHINE CONTROL

To approve introduction of the Lotteries and Gaming Amendment Bill at the November sittings of the Legislative Assembly that proposes to establish a system of licensing controls and standards for the use, manufacture and supply of Video Gaming Machines.

444 24/11/89 5400 6285 AMENDMENTS TO CRIMINAL LAW (CONDITIONAL RELEASE OF OFFENDERS) ACT

To approve introduction of the Amendment Bill at the November sittings of the Legislative Assembly to provide for the use of electronic monitoring equipment for home detention clients; and to tighten procedures relating to breath tests and blood analyses for alcohol and other substance detection tests carried out on detainees.



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444 24/11/89 5401 6286 PRIMARY INDUSTRY AMENDMENT ACTS

To approve the drafting of amendments to the following Acts to simplify and standardise the procedures for appointing inspectors; and to approve introduction of the Amendment Bills at the November sittings of the Legislative Assembly:

Abattoirs and Slaughtering Act, Brands Act, Pet Meat Act, Stock (Artificial Breeding) Act, Stock Diseases Act, Stock Routes and Travelling Stock Act, Exotic Diseases (Animals) Compensation Act.

444 24/11/89 5402 6287 BRANDS AMENDMENT ACT (NO.2)

To approve introduction of the Amendment Bill to increase all penalties in the Act to reflect economic gain likely to be achieved by false branding.

444 24/11/89 5403 6288 EXPANSION OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE MAJOR CENTRES OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

To approve expansion of the Neighbourhood Watch Program throughout the major centres of the Northern Territory.



444 24/11/89 5405 6290 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SUBMISSION - ALAN FORSCUTT

To consider the application to be transferred from Alice Springs to Darwin Prison; and to authorise the Minister for Correctional Services to have discretion to determine if he is held in maximum security or in the special handling unit at Alice Springs Prison.

444 24/11/89 5406 6291 POLICE ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 4) 1989

To approve introduction of the Amendment Bill at the November sittings of the Legislative Assembly to provide suitable police powers for the administration of the Misuse of Drugs Act.

444 24/11/89 5407 6292 CRIME VICTIMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE BILL

To approve introduction of the Bill at the November sittings of the Legislative Assembly to provide for the establishment of a Crimes Victims Advisory Committee.

444 24/11/89 5408 6293 HONG KONG RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN

To approve immediate recruitment of professionally qualified and experienced personnel from Hong Kong to be drawn from the group interviewed during the recent Northern Territory Business and Lifestyle Expo.



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444 24/11/89 5409 6294 AMENDMENT TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (POWERS AND PRIVILEGES) ACT

To approve introduction of the Amendment Bill at the November sittings of the Legislative Assembly to include and describe the ground floor of the Leichhardt Building as part of the precincts of the Legislative Assembly; to permit the Speaker to nominate the date this building becomes part of the Legislative Assembly precincts; and to permit the Speaker, if necessary, because of occupation by government organisations, to exclude parts of the interim precincts.

444 24/11/89 5410 6295 TENANCY ACT (1982)

To approve the drafting of amendments to the Tenancy Act 1982 to extend its provisions to cover commercial tenancies in order to prohibit premium payments, such as goodwill, key or bond money being demanded by landlords of commercial premises.


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To approve funding for the design and documentation of the remaining elements of Stage 2 of the Territory Wildlife Park.

443 19/11/89 5393 6275 CRIME VICTIMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

To approve the preparation of legislation to establish a Crime Victims Advisory Committee.

443 19/11/89 5394 6276 CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT BILL (NO.2) 1989

To approve introduction of the Amendment Bill in the November sittings of the Legislative Assembly in relation to the treatment of habitual criminals.

443 19/11/89 5392 6277 AMENDMENT OF THE POWER AND WATER AUTHORITY AND WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE ACTS

To approve introduction of the Amendment Bills in the November sittings of the Legislative Assembly that proposes to deregulate a commercial activity of the Power and Water Authority relating to billing terms and conditions.

443 19/11/89 5395 6278 CROWN LANDS AMENDMENT ACT 1989

To approve introduction of the Amendment Bills into the November sittings of the Legislative Assembly, which provides for access across alienated Crown land to certain Aboriginal land.



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446 5/12/89 5416 6303 AMENDMENTS TO THE FIREARMS ACT

To approve amendments to the Firearms Act to provide numerous amendments to firearms licencing and registration requirements.

446 5/12/89 5411 6304 NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA - NT DIVISION



446 5/12/89 5417 6305 BERRIMAH AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTRE

To note the position in respect of land and building lease arrangements at the Berrimah Agricultural Research Centre; constitute a joint authority for decisions concerning rationalisation of usage arrangements of the Centre and lease conditions; agree to the Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries having a role to manage the agreed arrangements and lease/sublease agreements, and direct that any new allocation of the Centre’s land or buildings or any significant non-commercial arrangements, be referred to Cabinet.


To approve release of the revised Discussion Paper on proposed amendments to the Work Health Act and related Acts relating to occupational health and safety, insurance and compensation, and rehabilitation.

Major changes include repealing the Construction Safety Act and Inspection of Machinery Act and incorporating provisions relating to occupational health and safety into the Work Health Act; removing inconsistencies and cover new issues relating to insurance and workers compensation including expansion of the workers covered, streamlining death benefit provisions, increasing in permanent impairment benefits, amendment to claim handling, extending the approved insurer period, and redefining Nominal Insurer processes; and strengthening provisions for the rehabilitation of workers.



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To approve the tabling of draft amendments to the Work Health Act and related Acts in the October sittings of the Legislative Assembly to enable public discussion to proceed. The proposed amendments allow for the following: repeal of the Inspection of Machinery Act and the Construction Safety Act; regulations dealing with machinery and construction safety; recognition of workers health and safety representatives in the Work Health Act; remove inconsistencies and improve effectiveness of provisions relating to insurance and compensation; the Authority to monitor rehabilitation processes and collect, analyse and publish database on the efficiency and cost effectiveness of rehabilitation.


445 1/12/89 5411 6297 NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA - NT DIVISION



445 1/12/89 5412 6298 COURTS ADMINISTRATION

To amend the Supreme Court Act to provide that the Master of the Court cease to be a public servant and become an independent statutory officer.


445 1/12/89 5413 6299 QUERY ON LAND APPLICATION - BETHMORE PTY LTD AT FRANCES BAY

To note the information.

445 1/12/89 5414 6300 LAND APPLICATIONS - MONTH OF OCTOBER 1989


445 1/12/89 5415 6301 TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES - WEST MACDONNELL RANGES

To note the findings of the Tourism Opportunities Study for the West MacDonnell Ranges, and to approve release of the report to interested parties for comment.

445 1/12/89 WOS 6302 THORAK REGIONAL CEMETERY/CREMATORIUM

To approve funding to the Thorak Regional Cemetery Board for construction of a crematorium.


Volume 317Meeting date: 12 September 1989 – Timber Creek

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434 12/09/89 5335 6208 BROAD-BANDING OF COMMISSIONED OFFICER RANKS - NT POLICE

To approve banding together the ranks of Superintendent with Chief Superintendent and Inspector with Chief Inspector; to approve, in principle, restructuring Commissioned Officer salary levels; to provide performance based incremental levels as ongoing incentives; and to provide salary increases reflecting the increased responsibilities of all officers within the banded ranks.

434 12/09/89 5336 6209 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO UNIT TITLES ACT

To approve drafting of amendments to the Act and Regulations so that schedules of unit entitlement must be certified by a valuer as defined in the Valuation of Land Act.

434 12/09/89 5337 6210 LAND APPLICATIONS - MONTH OF JULY 1989


434 12/09/89 5338 6211 FRANK FLYNN FELLOWSHIP

To approve establishment of an ongoing two-year Fellowship of the Menzies School of Health Research, to be known as the Father Frank Flynn Fellowship.



434 12/09/89 5340 6213 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STOCK DISEASES ACT

To approve the drafting of amendments to the Stock Diseases Act to ensure power exists to allow for effective disease eradication programs to proceed; having regard to section 50 of the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978, provide compensation for animals destroyed; and to increase all penalties.

Volume 317Meeting date: 5 September 1989 - Darwin

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433 5/09/89 5333 6206 IMPLEMENTATION OF GOVERNMENT COMMITMENTS - JULY 1989

To note the report.




Volume 317Meeting date: 1 September 1989 – Darwin

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432 1/09/89 5327 6200 EQUALITY OF STATUS OF MARRIED PERSONS BILL

To approve introduction in the August sittings of the Legislative Assembly of the Bill that repeals the Married Women’s Property Act and enact new legislation dealing with the legal capacity of married women.

432 1/09/89 5328 6201 DE FACTO RELATIONSHIP LAW REFORM

To approve preparation of legislation to allow a de facto couple to make co-habitation agreements; a court may adjust property interests at the end of a relationship; a de facto partner be entitled to a share of the estate of an interstate partner if there is no spouse, but if there is a spouse, then the de facto of 2 years’ standing takes that share; a de facto partner be put in the same position as a spouse in respect of nervous shock; Judges and Administrators pensions, cremation, Aboriginal land permit, liability to pay medical bills, Crown Lands Act, seizure of household furniture, estate maintenance orders, consent to emergency operations.

432 1/09/89 5329 6202 PROPOSED HERITAGE PROTECTION LEGISLATION

To approve the drafting of heritage protection legislation to provide for comprehensive protection of the Territory’s natural and cultural heritage, while making appropriate safeguards for individual property rights.


432 1/09/89 5330 6203 OPERATING / OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE - TERRITORY WILDLIFE PARK

To approve the operating structure of the Territory Wildlife Park.




432 1/09/89 5332 6205 FINANCIAL RELIEF IN THE FORM OF LOANS MORATORIUM FOR THE TENNANT CREEK TOWN COUNCIL

To approve a loan for the Tennant Creek Town Council to meet its loan repayments during 1989/90.


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