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center476251557LEGISLATIVE COUNCILNOTICE PAPERNo. 19WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2014The House meets this day at 11.00 am Contents TOC \z \t "Heading 1,1,Sub Heading 1,2" Business of the House—Valedictory Speeches PAGEREF _Toc404114634 \h 1558Business of the House—Notice of Motion PAGEREF _Toc404114635 \h 1558Government Business—Notices of Motion PAGEREF _Toc404114636 \h 1558Government Business—Orders of the Day PAGEREF _Toc404114637 \h 1559Private Members’ Business PAGEREF _Toc404114638 \h 1560Items in the Order of Precedence PAGEREF _Toc404114639 \h 1560Items outside the Order of Precedence PAGEREF _Toc404114640 \h 1562Committee Reports—Orders of the Day PAGEREF _Toc404114641 \h 1633Budget Estimates—Take Note Debate PAGEREF _Toc404114642 \h 1636Bills referred to Select or Standing Committees PAGEREF _Toc404114643 \h 1636Contingent Notices of Motions PAGEREF _Toc404114644 \h 1636Bills Discharged, Laid Aside, Negatived or Withdrawn PAGEREF _Toc404114645 \h 1639Business of the House—Valedictory SpeechesDebate on a motion of appreciation to non-returning members takes precedence of all other business until Questions and after Questions until concluded, according to resolution of the House of Tuesday 4 November 2014. ____________________Business of the House—Notice of Motion1.Mr Khan to move—That the House adopt Report No. 73 of the Privileges Committee entitled “Citizen’s Right of Reply (Professor Richard Henry)”, dated November 2014.(Notice given 18 November 2014)____________________Government Business—Notices of Motion1.Mr Gay to move—That notwithstanding anything contained in the standing orders, all answers to written questions on notice and to questions taken on notice during Question Time this week, which are outstanding at the end of the sitting period are to be provided by Friday 19 December 2014.(Notice given 18 November 2014)2.Mr Gay to move—1.That this House notes that where a return to order under standing order 52 includes a document subject to a claim of privilege:(a)standing order 52(6) provides that ‘Any member may, by communication in writing to the Clerk, dispute the validity of the claim of privilege in relation to a particular document or documents. On receipt of such communication, the Clerk is authorised to release the disputed document or documents to an independent legal arbiter, for evaluation and report within seven calendar days as to the validity of the claim.’, and(b)implementation of the findings of the independent legal arbiter requires the following steps:(i)tabling of the arbiter’s report, in accordance with a resolution of the House, (ii)adoption of the arbiter’s findings in accordance with a resolution of the House.2.That this House further notes that:(a)at the conclusion of the current sitting period, the House is not due to sit until after the 2015 periodic Council election, and (b)the House is currently due to receive a number of returns to order which may include documents subject to a claim of privilege, and at least one dispute in relation to a claim of privilege is currently being considered. 3.That during the recess at the conclusion of the current sitting period:(a)any report of an independent legal arbiter appointed under standing order 52(6) and received by the Clerk stand referred to the Privileges Committee, (b)the committee, on behalf of the House, is authorised to:(i)make public the arbiter’s report,(ii)make public, if it sees fit, any document in relation to which the arbiter finds the privilege claim not to be valid, and(c)any document authorised to be made public by the committee under this resolution is deemed to have been presented to the House and published by the authority of the House. 4.That notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the resolution establishing the committee, for the purposes of performing the function provided in this resolution:(a)the committee consist of eight members, and(b)the additional member be Dr Kaye.5.That notwithstanding anything in the standing orders or resolutions establishing the committees, a member of the Council who has disputed a claim of privilege shall be notified of a meeting of the committee to consider the report of the independent legal arbiter and shall be entitled to participate in the deliberations of the committee, but may not vote, move any motion or be counted for the purposes of any quorum or division, unless he or she is a member of the committee.(Notice given 18 November 2014)____________________Government Business—Orders of the Day1.Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill (No 2) 2014: further consideration in committee of the whole—Mr Ajaka.(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 12 November 2014)2.Biosecurity Bill 2014: second reading—Mr Gay.(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Thursday 6 November 2014)3.Local Government Amendment (Red Tape Reduction) Bill 2014: second reading—Mr Gay.(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Thursday 23 October 2014)4.Valuation of Land Amendment Bill 2014: second reading—Mr Mason-Cox.(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 12 November 2014)5.Fisheries Management Amendment Bill 2014: second reading—Mr Gay.(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 12 November 2014)6.Pesticides Amendment Bill 2014: second reading—Mr Mason-Cox.(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 12 November 2014)7.Crimes Amendment (Intoxication) Bill 2014: consideration of Legislative Assembly’s message of 27 March 2014 in committee of the whole—Mr Gay.(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)ernment Sector Employment Legislation Amendment Bill 2013: second reading—Mr Gay.(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 12 November 2013)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)____________________Private Members’ BusinessItems in the Order of Precedence -798195-3175**1.Firearms Legislation Amendment Bill 2011: resumption of the adjourned debate (14 August 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That this bill be now read a second time—Revd Mr Nile speaking. (11 minutes remaining)(Item no. 34)(Third postponement 6 March 2014)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)-798195635**2.National Park Estate (South-Western Cypress Reservations) Amendment Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (14 August 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Brown: That this bill be now read a second time—Dr Phelps speaking. (11 minutes remaining)(Item no. 53)(Fifth postponement 20 March 2014)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)-798195-3175**3.National Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Illegal Forestry Operations) Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (14 August 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Foley: That this bill be now read a second time—Ms Voltz. (20 minutes)(Item no. 622)(Thirteenth postponement 23 October 2014)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)-798195-3810**4.Alcoholic Beverages Advertising Prohibition Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (14 August 2014) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time—Mr Clarke speaking. (18 minutes remaining)(Item no. 9)(Tenth postponement 6 November 2014)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)-7981952540**5.Graffiti Control Amendment (Racist Graffiti) Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (22 August 2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Secord: That this bill be now read a second time—Ms Fazio speaking. (19 minutes remaining)(Item no. 847)(Fourth postponement 18 September 2014)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)-798195635**6.Transforming NSW Energy Sector (Towards 100 percent Renewables) Bill 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (16 October 2014) of the question on the motion of Dr Kaye: That this bill be now read a second time—Ms Cotsis. (20 minutes)(Item no. 1504—substituted 19 September 2013)(Sixth postponement 8 May 2014)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)7.Mr Khan to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to provide for marriage equality by allowing for same-sex marriage between two adults regardless of their sex.(State Marriage Equality Bill)(Notice given 20 November 2012—item no. 1016)(Ninth postponement 23 October 2014)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)-798195-1905**8.Responsible Mining (Protecting Land, Water and Communities) Bill 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (23 October 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Buckingham: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 23 October 2014)—Dr Phelps. (20 minutes)(Item no. 753)(Third postponement 16 October 2014)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)9.Senator Lee Rhiannon: resumption of the adjourned debate (18 September 2014) of the question on the motion of Dr Phelps: That this House calls on Senator Lee Rhiannon to:(a)fully disclose all her interactions with officials of the Embassy for the Soviet Union in Australia,(b)fully disclose her activities while studying in Moscow,(c)fully answer the questions regarding her behaviour, raised by Mark Aarons, during her membership of the Communist Party of Australia and the Socialist Party of Australia,(d)fulfill her promise to address all aspects of controversy raised following the publication of her ASIO file, and(e)notes that Greens protestations of openness and disclosure may have a modicum more of creditability if their elected officials practiced what they preached—Ms Voltz. (15 minutes)Debate: 37 minutes remaining(Item no. 1794)(First Postponement 16 October 2014)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)-7981951905**Council bill____________________Items outside the Order of Precedence-798195-3175*00*8.Evidence Amendment (Protection of Journalists’ Sources) Bill 2011: resumption of the adjourned debate (6 May 2011) of the question on the motion of Mr Shoebridge: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 6 May 2011)—Ms Fazio. (20 minutes)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)11.Revd Mr Nile to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Act 2007 to raise the minimum drinking age from 18 years to 21 years. (Liquor Amendment (Drinking Age) Bill)(Notice given 4 May 2011)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)12.Revd Mr Nile to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Act 2007 to require packaged liquor to contain a health warning about the danger of drinking when pregnant.(Liquor Amendment (Health Warning for Pregnant Women) Bill)(Notice given 4 May 2011)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)16.Revd Mr Nile to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to-798195-3810*00* prohibit the advertising of gambling and related trademarks, brand names and logos; and for other purposes.(Gambling Advertising Prohibition Bill)(Notice given 4 May 2011)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)-798195635**18.Drug and Alcohol Treatment Amendment (Rehabilitation of Persons with Severe Substance Dependence) Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (25 October 2012) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 25 October 2012)—Ms Voltz. (20 minutes)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014) -7981950*00*20.State Senate Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (16 August 2012) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 16 August 2012)—Mr Ajaka. (20 minutes)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)22.Revd Mr Nile to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit the advertising of sex services; and for other purposes.(Sex Services Advertising Prohibition Bill)(Notice given 4 May 2011)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)25.Revd Mr Nile to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of the Family Impact Commission to study the moral, social and economic effects on the family unit of certain laws and proposed laws and Government expenditure; and for related purposes. (Family Impact Commission Bill)(Notice given 4 May 2011)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)-82105510795**28.Summary Offences Amendment (Full-face Coverings Prohibition) Bill 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (11 September 2014) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 11 September 2014)—Dr Phelps. (20 minutes)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)30.Revd Mr Nile to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Adoption Act 2000 to repeal the amendments made by the Adoption Amendment (Same Sex Couples) Act 2010 that enable couples of the same sex to adopt children; and for other purposes.(Adoption Amendment (Same Sex Couples Repeal) Bill)(Notice given 4 May 2011)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)31.Revd Mr Nile to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to prohibit a person soliciting another for sexual gratification for payment.(Crimes Amendment (Soliciting Sex for Payment) Bill)(Notice given 4 May 2011)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)32.Revd Mr Nile to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to make it an offence to publish material that incites or promotes terrorism or other violence.(Crimes Amendment (Incitement or Promotion of Terrorism and Violence) Bill)(Notice given 4 May 2011)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)44.Dr Kaye to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit the impoundment of water for irrigation or reticulation, or for commercial, industrial or residential uses, upstream from Seaham Weir on the Williams River without the approval of both Houses of Parliament.(Tillegra Dam Prohibition Bill)(Notice given 5 May 2011) (Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)87.Revd Mr Nile to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require the public to be notified of the identity and residential address of convicted child sex offenders; and for other purposes.(Child Protection (Nicole’s Law) Bill)(Notice given 26 May 2011)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)91.Revd Mr Nile to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1995 to prohibit the possession of restricted X rated films.(Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Amendment (Banning Restricted X Rated Films) Bill)(Notice given 26 May 2011)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014) 94.Revd Mr Nile to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require women who are considering terminating a viable pregnancy to undergo counselling and to view an ultrasound of their unborn child.(Pregnancy Termination (Mandatory Counselling) Bill)(Notice given 26 May 2011)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)95.Revd Mr Nile to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to prohibit the destruction of any child in utero with a detectable heartbeat.(Crimes Amendment (Pre-natal Termination) Bill)(Notice given 27 May 2011)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)177.Revd Mr Nile to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 to repeal provisions relating to the licensing and operation of the medically supervised injecting centre at Kings Cross.(Drug Misuse and Trafficking Amendment (Injecting Centre Repeal) Bill)(Notice given 5 August 2011)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)188.Marrickville Council: resumption of the interrupted debate (12 August 2011) of the question on the motion of Ms Sharpe:1.That this House notes that:(a)Marrickville Council has a proud tradition of supporting day labour for its garbage, recycling and green waste services,(b)Marrickville Council is currently proposing to tender out its green waste services,(c)Marrickville Council staff affected by this decision recently held a stop work meeting to protest against proposed tendering out of green waste services and related loss of workers entitlements and job losses,(d)Marrickville Council staff elected to take industrial action and withdraw their labour for a 24 hour period and, in response to this action, Marrickville Council immediately brought in prearranged contract labour to carry out Council’s resource and waste recovery services, and(e)this action to use contracted labour was sanctioned by the Greens Mayor of Marrickville Council.2.That this House condemns the use of contract labour to undermine the rights of workers.Upon which Mr Borsak has moved: That the question be amended by omitting paragraph 2 and inserting instead:“2.That this House condemns Marrickville Council Greens Mayor Fiona Byrne for undermining the rights of workers.3.That this House calls on the New South Wales Greens to support the rights of workers in all industries throughout the State.”Upon which Dr Kaye has moved: That the question be amended as follows:No. 1Omit paragraph 1 (a) and insert instead:“(a)Marrickville Council has a proud tradition of supporting day labour for its garbage and recycling services,”.No. 2.In paragraph 1 (b), insert “the General Manager of” before “Marrickville Council”.No. 3In paragraph 1 (b), omit “is currently proposing” and insert instead “proposed”.No. 4In paragraph 1 (d), omit all words after “in response to this action,” and insert instead “the General Manager of Marrickville Council immediately brought in long term casual labour”.No. 5In paragraph 1 (e), insert “not” before “sanctioned”.No. 6Insert at the end:“3.That this House calls on all parties to condemn the continued existence of the Australian Building and Construction Commission.”—Ms Sharpe speaking in reply.Debate: Mover in reply—5 minutes(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)204.Mr Brown to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Fisheries Management Act 1994 to make further provision with respect to the management and regulation of recreational fishing; to establish a Recreational Fishing Council; and for other purposes.(Fisheries Management Amendment (Recreational Fishing) Bill)(Notice given 12 August 2011)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)-798195-2540**205.Firearms Amendment (Gun Safety) Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (18 October 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Shoebridge: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 18 October 2012)—Ms Fazio. (20 minutes)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)-798195635**283.Roman Catholic Church Trust Property Amendment (Justice for Victims) Bill 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (27 March 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Shoebridge: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 27 March 2014)—Ms Voltz. (20 minutes)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)333.Mr Foley to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prevent the sale, lease or disposal of the assets of an energy utility, or of its subsidiaries, without the approval of both Houses of Parliament.(Energy Utilities Protection Bill)(Notice given 19 October 2011)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)415.Mr Shoebridge to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend certain legislation to make further provision with respect to damages recoverable by the relatives or estate of deceased persons.(Compensation to Relatives Legislation Amendment Bill)(Notice given 24 November 2011)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)416.Mr Buckingham to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Gene Technology (GM Crop Moratorium) Act 2003 to establish a scheme to compensate farmers for losses associated with contamination from genetically modified crops; and for other purposes.(Gene Technology (GM Crop Moratorium) Amendment (Farmer Protection) Bill)(Notice given 24 November 2011)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)426.Mr Brown to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Forestry Act 1916 to prohibit the disruption of lawful forestry operations and related activities.(Forestry Amendment (Unlawful Disruption of Forestry Operations) Bill)(Notice given 14 February 2012)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)-7981953175*00*432.Crimes Amendment (Possession or Discharge of Firearms in Commission of Offences) Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (15 March 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 15 March 2012)—Dr Phelps. (20 minutes)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)468.Dr Kaye to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Education Act 1990 to restore equity and fairness in relation to school funding by restricting the provision of financial assistance to non-government schools.(Education Amendment (Equity and Fairness in School Funding) Bill)(Notice given 14 February 2012)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)583.Mr Borsak to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 to repeal prohibitions on the use and operation of game parks. (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Repeal of Game Park Prohibitions) Bill)(Notice given 27 March 2012)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)-7981950**626.Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Amendment (Child Safety on School Buses) Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (22 November 2012) of the question on the motion of Ms Faehrmann: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 22 November 2012)—Mr Ajaka. (20 minutes)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)642.Mr Searle to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend certain legislation to give effect to the recommendations of the NSW Law Reform Commission in its Report 131 Compensation to Relatives.(Compensation to Relatives Legislation (Dust Diseases) Amendment Bill)(Notice given 4 April 2012)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)694.Dr Kaye to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to stop the expansion of the coalfired electricity industry in NSW.(No New Coal Power Bill)(Notice given 8 May 2012)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)743.Ms Fazio to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Act 1971 to include a death benefit of 2 months’ salary for members of parliament elected after the 2007 General Election who die in office.(Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Amendment Bill)(Notice given 30 May 2012)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)-798195635**755.Crimes Amendment (Zoe’s Law) Bill 2013: resumption of the adjourned debate (27 June 2013) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time—Ms Ficarra speaking. (15 minutes remaining)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)785.Dr Kaye to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 in relation to the obligations of owners corporations, executive committees and owners and occupiers of lots, procedures for meetings and the finances of strata schemes; and for other purposes.(Strata Legislation Amendment Bill)(Notice given 19 June 2012)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)815.Mr Borsak to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to repeal the Native Vegetation Act 2003.(Native Vegetation Repeal Bill)(Notice given 14 August 2012)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)-798195-1270**841.Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Costs) Bill 2012: resumption of the adjourned debate (13 September 2012) of the question on the motion of Mr Shoebridge: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 13 September 2012)—Mr Pearce. (20 minutes)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)916.Mr Brown to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Wilderness Act 1987 and the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 with respect to the management of wilderness areas.(Wilderness and National Parks and Wildlife Legislation Amendment (Management) Bill)(Notice given 18 September 2012)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1017.Ms Sharpe to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to provide for marriage equality by allowing for same-sex marriage between two adults regardless of their sex.(State Marriage Equality Bill)(Notice given 20 November 2012)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1065.Mr Secord to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 to remove the requirement to pay a fee when making an application or other request for government information under that Act, and to provide that a processing charge is not payable for the first hour of dealing with any such application.(Government Information (Public Access) Amendment (Removal of Application Fee) Bill)(Notice given 19 February 2013)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1068.Mr Shoebridge to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Human Tissue Act 1983 to make further provision with respect to the commercial or non-consensual trading of human organs and other human tissue; and for related purposes.(Human Tissue Amendment (Trafficking in Human Organs) Bill)(Notice given 19 February 2013)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1073.Revd Mr Nile to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require women seeking an abortion to be informed that the procedure may cause pain to the child in utero.(Pregnancy Termination (Information About Pain to Child in Utero) Bill)(Notice given 20 February 2013)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1075.Revd Mr Nile to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require the reporting of pregnancy terminations and prohibit the termination of any pregnancy on grounds of sex or racial makeup of an embryo or foetus; and for other purposes.(Pregnancy Termination (Reporting and Reasons for Termination) Bill)(Notice given 20 February 2013)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1137.Mr Buckingham to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988 with respect to the waiver of parliamentary privilege in relation to the call for papers relating to the Mount Penny exploration licence to allow ICAC to inquire into and report on the matter.(Independent Commission Against Corruption Amendment (Mount Penny Exploration Licence—Call for Papers) Bill)(Notice given 14 March 2013)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1184.Dr Kaye to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require the NSW government to take steps towards replacing the State’s coal-fired power stations with renewable energy and energy efficiency, starting with the construction of large scale concentrated solar thermal power stations so as to allow for the closure of generating units at Wallerawang Power station; and for other purposes.(Transforming NSW Energy Sector (Towards 100 percent Renewables) Bill)(Notice given 20 March 2013)(Fourth postponement 12 September 2013)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1291.Ms Voltz to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prevent the sale or disposal of certain land set aside for the Charlestown East Bypass in the vicinity of the Fernleigh Track Conservation Area without the approval of both Houses of Parliament.(Fernleigh Track Conservation Area Protection Bill)(Notice given 8 May 2013)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1345.Mr Buckingham to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Mining Act 1992 and the Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991 to ensure that landholders can refuse to allow the holders of exploration licences, assessment leases and special prospecting authorities to carry out prospecting operations on their land; and for other purposes.(Mining Legislation Amendment (Right of Landholders to Refuse Access) Bill)(Notice given 28 May 2013)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1387.Standing Committee on Law and Justice reference: resumption of the adjourned debate (17 October 2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Primrose:1.That the Standing Committee on Law and Justice inquire into and report on the operation of section 44 of the Crimes Act 1900, and in particular:the efficacy of section 44 of the Crimes Act 1900 in preventing the abuse of the elderly, andthe alternative legislative measures in place in other jurisdictions to deal with elder abuse.2.That the Committee report by the last sitting day prior to the winter long adjournment in 2014—Mr Primrose speaking. (Time concluded)Debate: 1 hour 40 minutes remaining.(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1405.Ms Barham to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to develop and provide for the publication of measures that indicate the wellbeing of people, communities and ecosystems in the State.(Wellbeing Indicators Bill)(Notice given 27 June 2013)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1420.Amendments to the Mining State Environmental Planning Policy: resumption of the adjourned debate (24 October 2013) of the question on the motion of Mr Buckingham:1.That this House notes:(a)that the Government announced amendments to the Mining SEPP on 19 February that, if gazetted, would prohibit coal seam gas mining on horse studs and wineries and within 2km of some residential areas,that until gazetted, provides no protections to residents in Western Sydney, the Southern Highlands, Gloucester, the Hunter Valley, the Northern Rivers or any other area covered by exploration licences,that the Premier said that these amendments would be in place within 6 weeks, and it is now 6 months since this announcement, andthat the community wants certainty in ensuring protection from coal seam gas mining, and wants the SEPP exclusion zones extended to prohibit coal seam gas mining on agricultural land, water catchments and sensitive environmental places.2.That this House calls on the Government to:Gazette these amendments to the Mining SEPP with provisions that:(i)extend the SEPP to include other unconventional gas exploration, such as shale and tight sands,(ii)impose 2km exclusion zones around all residences in NSW, not just urban areas,(iii)prohibit unconventional gas mining on agricultural land, water catchments and sensitive environmental places,(iv)remove loopholes that allow councils to opt-out of its provisions, andinitiate a Royal Commission to investigate the grant and operation of petroleum titles as well as the regulation of the coal seam gas industry under the Petroleum (Onshore) Act—Ms Voltz. (15 minutes)Debate: 1 hour 40 minutes remaining(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1451.Mr Brown to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to repeal the National Park Estate (Riverina Red Gum Reservations) Act 2010 and to reverse the land transfers to the national park estate effected by that Act.(National Park Estate (Riverina Red Gum Reservations) Repeal Bill)(Notice given 28 August 2013)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1530.New South Wales economy: resumption of the adjourned debate (24 October 2013) of the question on the motion of Ms Ficarra:1.That this House notes that:(a)on Wednesday 4 September 2013, the Honourable Mike Baird MP, Treasurer, announced strong performance figures from the New South Wales economy for the past year,(b)for the 2012–13 period, New South Wales has recorded the second-highest growth rate among the states of Australia, with the New South Wales State Final Demand growing 1.3 per cent over the last year, and 0.5 per cent over the last quarter,(c)solid New South Wales economic growth places the state in a strong position relative to the other states of Australia, and(d)New South Wales’ low levels of unemployment, strong consumer confidence, the growing level of housing construction, and the Government’s large-scale infrastructure program have all contributed to the maintenance of strong economic growth.2.That this House acknowledges the Honourable Mike Baird MP, Treasurer, and the O’Farrell Government for their efforts in promoting solid economic growth in New South Wales—Ms Fazio. (15 minutes)Debate: 1 hour 40 minutes remaining (Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1534.Dr Faruqi to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Food Act 2003 to require recording of operations including the movement, holding and slaughter of animals at an abattoir or knackery.(Food Amendment (Recording of Abattoir Operations) Bill)(Notice given 16 October 2013)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1537.Ms Barham to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 to introduce specific reporting requirements to Parliament on child protection and community services to improve transparency and accountability in those areas.(Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Amendment (Reporting Requirements) Bill)(Notice given 16 October 2013)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1540.Dr Faruqi to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to establish a beverage container deposit scheme to ensure the recovery, reuse and recycling of empty beverage containers.(Waste Avoidance (Beverage Containers) Bill)(Notice given 16 October 2013)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1651.Crimes Amendment (Zoe’s Law) Bill (No 2) 2013: second reading—Ms Ficarra.(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 26 November 2013)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1676.Paid parking at Tweed Hospital: resumption of the interrupted debate (6 March 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Secord:1.That this House notes the strong community opposition to the introduction of paid parking at Tweed Hospital.2.That this House condemns the Member for Tweed for linking the proposed upgrade and increase in the number of hospital beds to the introduction of paid parking at Tweed Hospital—Mr Colless speaking. (14 minutes remaining)Debate: 1 hour 33 minutes remaining(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)-798195-2540**1681. Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment (Change of Sex) Bill 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (16 October 2014) of the question on the motion of Dr Faruqi: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 16 October 2014)—Ms Voltz. (20 minutes)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)-7981951905**-79819538101683.Central Coast Water Catchments Protection Bill 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (6 March 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Buckingham: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 6 March 2014)—Mr Donnelly. (20 minutes)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1689.Dr Kaye to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to reduce corruption risk by prohibiting political donations from the mining industry and persons contracting with the NSW government.(Mining and Contracting with Government (Corruption Risk Reduction) Bill)(Notice given 4 March 2014)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1715.Dr Kaye to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966 to provide for the use of cannabis for medical purposes and to make a consequential amendment of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985.(Drug Legislation Amendment (Use of Cannabis for Medical Purposes) Bill)(Notice given 18 March 2014)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1770.Mr Foley to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit the granting, renewal or modification of authorisations that permit mineral or petroleum exploration and mining on land at Wyong that is the site of the Wallarah 2 coal mine project; and for other purposes.(Wyong Special Area (Protection) Bill)(Notice given 27 March 2014)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)-798195-1270**1786.Limitation Amendment (Child Abuse) Bill 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (13 November 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Shoebridge: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 13 November 2014)—Ms Voltz. (20 minutes)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1804.Dr Kaye to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Election, Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981 to make further provision with respect to political donations.(Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Amendment (Restrictions on Political Donations) Bill)(Notice given 6 May 2014)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1925.Dr Faruqi to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to remove offences relating to abortion.(Crimes Amendment (Decriminalisation of Abortion) Bill)(Notice given 19 June 2014) (Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1931.Ms Barham to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Residential (Land Lease) Communities Act 2013 to make further provision with respect to the protection of home owners’ and residents’ financial security and wellbeing.(Residential (Land Lease) Communities Amendment (Protection of Home Owners and Residents) Bill)(Notice given 19 June 2014)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1932.Dr Kaye to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to enable persons to give advance directions about the medical care and treatment they receive towards the end of their lives or when they become terminally ill and to provide protection for medical practitioners and health care workers who comply with those directions.(Medical Care (Advanced Consent for End of Life Treatment) Bill)(Notice given 19 June 2014)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1935.Ms Barham to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to provide a framework for action on climate change mitigation and adaptation in the State; to set targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; and to provide for monitoring and reporting of the impacts of climate change on people, communities and ecosystems in the State.(Climate Change Bill)(Notice given 19 June 2014)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1951.Dr Faruqi to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Food Act 2003 to ban the commercial preparation of shark fins and shark fin derivatives for the purposes of consumption.(Food Amendment (Shark Fin Prohibition) Bill)(Notice given 12 August 2014)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1959.Ms Sharpe to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 in relation to the calculation of the special value of land to a landowner and the administrative review of valuations and of the rejection of claims for compensation; and for other purposes. (Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Amendment (Administrative Review of Valuations) Bill)(Notice given by Mr Secord on behalf of Ms Sharpe 13 August 2014)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)-798195-3810**1964.Fernleigh Track Conservation Area Protection Bill 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (18 September 2014) of the question on the motion of Ms Voltz: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 18 September 2012)—Dr Phelps. (20 minutes)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1971.Dr Faruqi to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)the Lillian Howell Project is a specialist homelessness service operating in Sydney’s inner west and providing long term 24 hour, on-site gender specific supported housing for vulnerable young women,(b)the Lillian Howell Project is the only service of its kind in the region, (c)the Lillian Howell Project has been successfully providing support services since 1988 to young women who find themselves homeless due to neglect, sexual abuse, and domestic and family violence, (d)over the past 25 years, the successful operation of the Lillian Howell Project has relied on State Government funding, (e)the Lillian Howell Project has long been regarded as a benchmark in high quality, relational based care, providing a much needed, gender-specific, medium term to long term supported housing option for young women within the specialist homelessness sector, (f)the Lillian Howell Project currently has funding from the New South Wales Government until 31 October 2014, and(g)on 31 October 2014 the management of the Lillian Howell Project will be obliged to leave its premises, effectively ending over 25 years of successfully supporting and empowering young women and girls.2.That this House call on Minister Upton to:(a)maintain the current level of funding the Lillian Howell Project receives from State Government sources to successfully run its independent high quality and much needed gender-specific service for young women fleeing sexual abuse, neglect and domestic and family violence at its current location in Sydney’s inner west, and(b)ensure that future invitations to tender include criteria for 24/7 stand-alone women’s refuges in Sydney’s Inner West and across New South Wales.(Notice given 14 August 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 19)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1973.Dr Faruqi to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)the Kempsey Women’s Refuge has provided specialised and culturally sensitive domestic violence support services to women and children in the Kempsey community and surrounding regions for 25 years, (b)the successful operation of the Kempsey Women’s Refuge has relied on State Government funding, (c)the Kempsey Women’s Refuge was one of over 25 women’s refuges that lost State Government funding when the Going Home Staying Home packages were announced in June 2014, (d)shamefully, the Director of Kempsey Women’s Refuge was escorted out of the refuge one month before her redundancy’s stated date of departure,(e)the community of Kempsey and its regions responded to the impending changeover and the shocking departure of the Director, organising a rally which was attended by some 200 community members and supporters last Friday 8 August 2014, (f)despite the Local Member, Deputy Premier, the Hon Andrew Stoner’s acknowledgement in Parliament that the Kempsey Women’s Refuge provides an essential service in his electorate to women in need of support, Mr Stoner did not accept an invitation to address the rally on this very important matter, and(g)the refuge has now been handed over to a generalist service provider and rebadged as Kempsey Homelessness Support Services for Women thus ending 25 years of a dedicated women only specialist homelessness service.2.That this House condemns Government decisions that lead to the closure of this high quality and unique women-only service.(Notice given 14 August 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 19)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1974.Mr Buckingham to move—That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 21 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents created since 1 January 2012 in the possession, custody or control of the Minister for Natural Resources, Lands and Water and the NSW Office of Water:(a)the final investigation report made by the NSW Ombudsman into various aspects of how the NSW Office of Water carried out its functions, which included an investigation into a complaint by the Calga Peats Ridge Community Group against the NSW Office of Water relating to ROCLA Pty Ltd,(b)all documents and emails relating or referring to the NSW Ombudsman’s investigation into various aspects of how the NSW Office of Water carried out its functions, which included an investigation into a complaint by the Calga Peats Ridge Community Group against the NSW Office of Water relating to ROCLA Pty Ltd, and(c)any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a result of this order of the House.(Notice given 14 August 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 19)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1976.Mr Shoebridge to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)the Wombat Protection Society recently marked about 150 burrows in the Glenbog State Forest with GPS coordinates and bright paint to allow loggers to avoid the burrows,(b)agreement was obtained with the Forestry Corporation to ensure entrances to burrows were not obstructed by logging debris or otherwise damaged,(c)despite this understanding, logging operations in the Glenbog State Forest have since caused the collapse of burrow entrances, meaning wombats have been buried alive and will starve to death,(d)the Environmental Protection Authority inspected the site and provided recommendations about protecting wombat burrows but took no further action, and(e)further logging is planned in this forest in areas with large wombat populations.2.That this House call on the Government to:(a)immediately halt logging in Glenbog State Forest,(b)condemn the actions of Forestry Corporation in allowing the destruction of these burrows, and(c)urgently review policies in place to protect native species including wombats from harm during logging operations.(Notice given 14 August 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 19)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)1981.Dr Kaye to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)in less than four months the ‘Smart and Skilled’ training market will commence and TAFE Institutes across New South Wales are preparing by shedding teachers and staff, consolidating courses and closing faculties, (b)on top of numerous previous restructures and downsizing exercises since March 2011, in August and September of this year fresh cuts have been announced for at least five institutes, as a direct result of the imminent arrival of ‘Smart and Skilled’,(c)across the Illawarra, Hunter, Northern Sydney, Western Sydney and South Western Sydney Institutes at least 230 full time equivalent positions are proposed to be removed in change management plans currently being consulted with the relevant unions, (d)a range of faculties are affected including many that feature on the 2015 Skills List, having been identified by the Government as priority areas to secure the State’s economic future, and(e)at South Western Sydney Institute services proposed to be deleted are in disability support, customer service, library, and counselling.2.That this House condemns the latest round of proposed job losses in TAFE NSW and calls on the Education Minister, the Hon Adrian Piccoli MP to immediately intervene by abandoning the ‘Smart and Skilled’ training market and reaffirming his Government’s support for the public provider of vocational education and training, as per his pre-election pledge. (Notice given 9 September 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 20)1984.Dr Kaye to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on Tuesday 2 September 2014, a public meeting of concerned community members was held at Wollombi Community Hall to discuss the future of the local public primary school, and(b)the meeting resolved unanimously:(i)to send an urgent message to the Department of Education and Communities, and the Minister for Education, that it opposes the attempts to close the 162-year-old Wollombi Public School,(ii)that the Minister for Education meet with the community of Wollombi,(iii)that the communities of Wollombi and Laguna deserve choice in education, that the valley has experienced fluctuations in the population of primary school aged children, and that further growth is inevitable, which needs thoughtful consideration,(iv)to seek a five-year reprieve for Wollombi Public School, installing a merit selected permanent principal, with the Department of Education and Communities committed to supporting and planning for growth at Wollombi Public School,(v)that the concerns be raised with the Minister for Education regarding the process engaged in by the Department when consulting with the community, in particular the failure to fully inform residents that it was considering closing the school,(vi)that the Department be requested to provide the demographic material, reasoning, assumptions and methodology on which it based its conclusions that only four children will be enrolled in Wollombi Public School in 2018,(vii)that the Department provide further detailed information on the annual financial costs of both Wollombi and Laguna Public Schools.2.That this House notes that following the public meeting, Cessnock Council passed a motion resolving to: (a)request that the Minister for Education and the Duty Member for Hunter, the Hon Trevor Khan MLC meet with a delegation of the Mayor and Ward A Councillors regarding the proposed closure of Wollombi Public School,(b)request that the Minister for Education direct the Department to work with Council’s Community Planner to assess the number of infants and primary school aged children living within the Wollombi Public School catchment, and to assess the undeveloped capacity of the catchment to house an increased population,(c)request that the Minister for Education make available the demographic data and reasoning on which the Department has based its assumptions so far, and(d)include in its letter to the Minister for Education a request that he meet with the residents group of Wollombi, including parents of children at the school.3.That this House endorses both the unanimous resolution passed at Wollombi Community Hall on 2 September 2014 and the motion passed by Cessnock Council and calls on the Minister for Education, the Hon Adrian Piccoli MP, to respond to the concerns raised and the specific requests outlined in the motions as soon as possible.(Notice given 9 September 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 20)1987.Mr Secord to move—That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 21 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents created since 1 January 2014 in the possession, custody or control of the Minister for Roads and Freight, Roads and Maritime Services, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, and the Public Service Commission:(a)all documents, including but not limited to ministerial briefing notes, email correspondence, financial documents, memos, file notes, meeting papers and meeting minutes relating to the creation and appointment of the position of CEO of the WestConnex Delivery Authority,(b)all documents, including but not limited to ministerial briefing notes, email correspondence, financial documents, memos, file notes, meeting papers and meeting minutes relating to the total remuneration package including salary of the position of CEO of the WestConnex Delivery Authority, and(c)any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a result of this order of the House.(Notice given 10 September 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 21)1992.Mr Buckingham to move—1.That this House acknowledges that:(a)on 18 August 2014 the Strategic Regional Land Use Policy died, to be replaced by unspecified ‘Regional Growth Plans’ sometime in the future,(b)the Strategic Regional Land Use Policy was the centrepiece of the Coalition’s election platform to deal with land use conflict, in which it said: “The NSW Liberals and Nationals believe that agricultural land and other sensitive areas exist in New South Wales where mining and coal seam gas extraction should not occur… Strategic land use plans will set the framework within which future development will be assessed.”,(c)despite the Strategic Regional Land Use Plan being in place for the New England North West area, the Chinese government owned Shenhua Watermark coal mine has been recommended for approval in the heart of the Liverpool Plains, and(d)NSW Farmers President Fiona Simson said the Strategic Regional Land Use Policy “failed to protect even one square centimetre of land in New South Wales from mining and left farmers, communities, and industry with no certainty about the future”.2.That this House calls on the Government to implement a policy with the strength to actually prevent mining and gas extraction threatening the best agricultural land in New South Wales.(Notice given 10 September 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 21)1994.Mr MacDonald to move—1.That this House notes the comments of the Mayor of Cessnock as reported in the Cessnock Advertiser on the 14 May 2014 in relation to the Lease of the Port of Newcastle.2.That the House notes that the positive comments included:(a)“Meanwhile, Cessnock City Council has welcomed the leasing of the Hunter port terminal, and Mayor Pynsent has stressed the importance that the funding will be used locally”, and(b)Mayor Bob Pynsent said “The privatisation of the Port of Newcastle means the Hunter will be able to use this funding for Hunter projects.”3.That this House acknowledges that these comments are an example of the strong community support for the lease of the Port of Newcastle and reinvestment back into the Hunter region by the Liberal National Government.(Notice given 10 September 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 21)1999.Ms Sharpe to move—1.That General Purpose Standing Committee No. 3 inquire into and report on the development and progress of the North West Rail Link (NWRL) including:(a)the integration of the NWRL with the rest of the Sydney rail network,(b)the impact and timeframe for the modification of the Epping to Chatswood line,(c)the impact of the NWRL on the rest of the Sydney rail network, in particular, changes to stopping patterns, service frequencies, service routes and passenger journey times,(d)the customer service experience for those using either the NWRL or other services that will need to be amended to accommodate the functioning of the NWRL,(e)the interchange impacts at Chatswood Station for commuters on the NWRL and on the rest of the Sydney rail network, and(f)any other relevant matters.2.That the committee report within four months of the date of passing of this resolution.(Notice given 11 September 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 22)2002.Dr Kaye to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)footage on the website of the University of Sydney student newspaper ‘Honi Soit’ shows David Mortimer AO, Fellow of the Senate of the University of Sydney, involved in an altercation with a female protestor, identified in the accompanying article (‘Student protesters clash with Senate Fellow David Mortimer’, 10 September 2014) as Students Representative Council Education Officer Eleanor Morley,(b)the footage clearly shows Mr Mortimer:(i)pointing his finger in a series of two jabbing actions directed at, and ending very close to, the face of Ms Morely,(ii)subsequently throwing two feigned, closed fist punches directed to, but not contacting, the face of Ms Morley,(c)none of the finger pointing actions or feigned punches made physical contact with Ms Morley but both were terminated close enough to her face to create the apprehension that she was in imminent danger of physical violence,(d)Mr Mortimer is a man of substantial physical presence, and(e)Mr Mortimer was a director of Ascham Schools Ltd from 1989 to 1997.2.That this House condemns all acts of violence and threatened violence against women.3.That this House rejects any attempt to trivialise the significance of any act of violence against a women, including statements attributed to Mr Morley in ‘Honi Soit’ that “I find it quite ludicrous and quite funny that they are alleging I assaulted anyone. As [Morley] told me, I am an ‘old man’ – I am in no position to assault anyone.”4.That this House calls on the Minister for Education, the Hon Adrian Piccoli MP, to review his appointment of Mr Mortimer to the Senate of the University of Sydney in light of his inappropriate behaviour towards a young woman.(Notice given 11 September 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 22)2022.Ms Barham to move—1.That this House calls on:(a)the Minister responsible for housing to ensure that the Sirius Apartment building is protected and preserved due to its architectural significance and sustainable design principles, including social wellbeing and the intentional commitment to provide low maintenance, low cost, high density housing within an established community, and (b)the Government to provide further social housing nearby and elsewhere based on the Sirius model. 2.That this House notes that:(a)the Sirius apartment buildings were designed by the architect Tao Gofers in 1978-79 as a complex of 79 apartments ranging from 1 to 4 bedrooms and designed to house some 200 people,(b)the green bans of the 1970s to prevent destruction of heritage buildings in The Rocks were specifically lifted at this site to allow construction of this project so that displaced local residents could be rehoused,(c)the Sirius building was designed and built by the Housing Commission of New South Wales for the Sydney Cove Redevelopment Authority, now known as the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, under a leasing arrangement between these two bodies,(d)this lease runs to 2030 and there is provision for an extension of this lease,(e)this building featured in the Architecture Bulletin of the New South Wales Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects in March-April 2012 as a fine example of the Sydney School of Australian Brutalism, a form of Modernist Architecture,(f)this style of architecture represents a “shift in architectural thinking towards re-evaluating social concerns with urban social responsibility” and “combine[s] new ethical concerns with aesthetic formalism”,(g)the industry body, Cement, Concrete and Aggregates Australia describes the building as a bold and exceptional experiment in low-income public housing which was built to relocate public housing tenants and to serve as a better housing model,(h)the building’s construction was simple using many prefabricated elements and was combined with roof gardens, courtyards and balconies, and was specifically designed to be low maintenance, and(i)Sirius is currently under consideration for listing on the Australian Institute of Architects’ Register of Significant Architecture in New South Wales and once assessment has been completed the Heritage Committee will then determine if the building should be nominated to the State Heritage Register as a significant work of 20th century architecture.3.That this House notes that:(a)the building is less than 35 years old with an estimated life span of at least 100 years, (b)the extensive use of concrete, steel and other materials in the building means that it has substantial embodied energy which would be wasted if the building were to be demolished, making yet another contribution to climate change if a replacement is created, and(c)the building has a significant visual impact in the iconic capital city harbour location and was designed purposefully to preserve views of the Sydney Opera House from the Sydney Harbour Bridge and, therefore, the current scale, density and height should not be exceeded on that site due to these significant iconic design principles. (Notice given 17 September 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 24)2024.Mr Secord to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Road Transport Act 2013 to require signs indicating the applicable speed limit to be displayed in connection with the use of fixed or mobile speed cameras.(Road Transport Amendment (Speed Cameras) Bill)(Notice given 17 September 2014)2025.Mr Buckingham to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)the Chinese Government is to limit the use of imported coal with more than 16 per cent ash and 3 per cent sulphur from 1 January 2015 in a bid to improve air quality,(b)the Chinese Government is moving to force power utilities to slash coal import volumes,(c)the ban could affect more than half of Australia’s thermal coal exports to China, with Hunter Valley coal mines hardest hit,(d)that many mining operations are operating at a loss due to the low price of coal and take or pay contracts,(e)that burning coal is the number one cause of climate change, and(f)that coal is in rapid structural decline.2.That this House calls on the Government to:(a)implement policies to transition New South Wales away from coal mining and into clean renewable technologies, and(b)develop a plan for the workers and communities of the Hunter Valley and Illawarra who will be affected by the decline in coal.3.That this House expresses its condolences to those supporters of coal such as Greg Combet, Mr Scot MacDonald, The Hon Steve Whan, Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Ian Macfarlane, Greg Hunt, Nathan Tinkler, Eddie Obeid OAM, Ian Macdonald, Chris Hartcher, Mark Vaile and the National Party.(Notice given 17 September 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 24)2029.Dr Faruqi to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on National Threatened Species Day, 7 September 2014, a ‘No Shark Cull’ rally was held at Manly Beach to protest against culling of sharks,(b)sharks are a critical part of the marine ecosystem and are vital for maintaining the health of the ocean,(c)sharks are under incredible pressure due to overfishing, shark finning practices, habitat destruction and culling by drum lines and shark nets, and shark populations are in decline across the world,(d)shark nets indiscriminately kill targeted and non-targeted marine life,(e)death or injury to marine species following capture in shark control programs on ocean beaches is listed as a key threatening process by the NSW Scientific Committee, and(f)shark culls and shark meshing are ineffective deterrents for shark attacks and better non-lethal alternatives that genuinely keep people and marine life safe must be implemented. (Notice given 18 September 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 25)2030.Ms Barham to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)as of 31 July 2014, the Australian Government ceased funding for the Dementia and Severe Behaviours Supplement, a scheme that was intended to provide support for aged care providers by delivering $16 per day to support the care needs of each eligible client,(b)the termination of the supplement was attributed to a budget blowout due to oversubscription, as a result of the policy not being developed with appropriate targeting and monitoring, and(c)the announcement of the termination of the program was made with little warning or consultation, and without a replacement scheme in place to address the support needs of the population the supplement had been intended to support.2.That this House notes that advocacy organisations on dementia and ageing issues, including Alzheimer’s Australia and the Council on the Ageing, have:(a)emphasised the importance of appropriate supports for people with severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia,(b)expressed their willingness to take part in consultations with the Minister for Social Services, and(c)stated that it is vital that a new scheme to address the original objective of the supplement is implemented as soon as possible.3.That this House calls on the Australian Government to urgently work with aged care and advocacy organisations to ensure an appropriate, targeted program to support people with severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia is developed and implemented as soon as possible, including the monitoring of the use of restraints and antipsychotic medication.(Notice given 18 September 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 25)2033.Mr Shoebridge to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994 to provide for the reinstatement or re-employment of public officials who have been dismissed for making public interest disclosures.(Public Interest Disclosures Amendment (Reinstatement of Whistleblowers) Bill)(Notice given 18 September 2014)2038.Mr Borsak to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Firearms Act 1996 to repeal the amendments made by the Firearms Amendment (Ammunition Control) Act 2012.(Firearms Amendment (Ammunition Control Repeal) Bill)(Notice given 14 October 2014)2041.Dr Faruqi to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)28 September 2014 was the Global Day for Safe and Legal Abortion which aims to build an international movement to promote universal access to safe, legal abortion as a women’s health and human rights issue,(b)according to the World Health Organisation, 21.6 million women experience unsafe abortions worldwide each year, mostly as a result of regressive abortion laws and lack of access to health facilities,(c)47,000 women die as a result of unsafe abortions each year and these deaths could be avoided, and(d)in New South Wales, a woman’s right to choose is undermined by the presence of abortion in the Crimes Act 1900.2.That this House calls on:(a)the New South Wales Government to repeal abortion offences in the Crimes Act 1900, and(b)the Federal Government to increase funding to reproductive health and safe abortion services through the Australian aid program. (Notice given 14 October 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 26)2045.Dr Kaye to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966 and the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 to provide a scheme supporting the use of cannabis for medical purposes.(Drug Legislation Amendment (Cannabis for Medical Purposes) Bill)(Notice given 14 October 2014)2052.Mr Secord to move—That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents created since 1 January 2012 in the possession, custody or control of the Minister for Health, the Minister for Finance and Services, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Department of Health, the Office of Finance and Services, Government Property NSW, and the Murrumbidgee Local Health District:(a)all documents, including but not limited to ministerial briefing notes, emails, correspondence, financial documents, memos, file notes, meeting papers and meeting minutes, and building reports relating to the sale of land and buildings referred to as the former Gundagai Hospital, and(b)any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a result of this order of the House.(Notice given 15 October 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 27)2058.Mr Buckingham to move—That this House:(a)acknowledges the decision of the Honourable Anthony Roberts, MP, Minister for Resources and Energy to cancel the three Petroleum Exploration Licences held by Leichhardt Resources near Belatta in the Bylong Valley and in the Southern Highlands/Shoalhaven areas,(b)congratulates Penny Blachford and the other members of the Belatta Gurley Action Group Against Gas for their continued advocacy and campaigning to raise awareness in their community of the risks coal seam gas presents to their agricultural community,(c)acknowledges the role of Penny Blatchford and Peter and Kim Martin from the Southern Highlands Coal Action Group for their diligent analysis of the licence breaches of Leichhardt Resources and their persistence over many years in dealing with a number of Ministers to have these licences cancelled, and(d)calls on the Government to rule out re-issuing new licences over these areas.(Notice given 15 October 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 27)2060.Ms Barham to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)ageing is the most noteworthy population change that will occur in Australia over the next 50 years,(b)by 2050, 26 per cent of the population of New South Wales and most other states is projected to be 65 years old or over,(c)41 per cent of people aged 65 to 69 and 92 per cent of people over 90 have a disability,(d)older people often find themselves providing care for another person,(e)12 per cent of the total population of older people aged 65 to 74 years came to Australia from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and(f)older people can and do play a valuable role in society, including as volunteers and in providing unpaid care for grandchildren and older relatives. 2.That this House acknowledges that older people deserve a dedicated advocate to whom they can turn to for help with legal, housing, community welfare, consumer affairs and a plethora of other associated issues that may arise as they age.3.That this House calls on the Government to consider appointing an Advocate or Commissioner for Older People to ensure that older persons’ interests and rights are taken into account, including:(a)the right to liveable, affordable homes in the community,(b)the continuing right to work if they wish to do so,(c)the right to equitable access to services, facilities and programs,(d)the continuing delivery of in-home care in partnership with service providers and key non-government organisations, and(e)respect for the diversity of their experiences and cultural background.(Notice given 16 October 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 28)2062.Ms Cotsis to move—That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 28 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents created since 1 April 2011 in the possession, custody or control of the Premier, and the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Minister for Local Government and the Office of Local Government relating to the report entitled “Revitalising Local Government: the Final Report of the NSW Independent Local Government Review Panel” and the subsequent “Fit for the Future” program: (a)any correspondence with local councils prior to and following the release of the Revitalising Local Government Report and any ministerial advice or briefing notes relating to such correspondence, (b)any reports, correspondence, or ministerial briefings regarding the work of the Independent Local Government Review Panel, the NSW Treasury Corporation’s assessment of the financial stability of local councils and the audit of local government infrastructure needs, (c)any documents evidencing the accuracy of projected savings resulting from the “Fit for the Future” program, (d)any correspondence with communities and councils of Far Western New South Wales and any ministerial advice or briefing notes relating to such correspondence, (e)all documents, including but not limited to negotiations and funding agreements relating to the engagement of specific skilled facilitators and technical experts intended to assist in exploration of voluntary merger options, proposal preparation and transition efforts by councils, (f)all documents relating to the appointment of an Independent Expert Panel to assess “Fit for the Future” submissions from councils, (g)any documents, including but not limited to reports and ministerial briefings, pertaining to potential parameters for the use of funding provided to councils, (h)any legal or other advice regarding the planning and drafting of reforms to the Local Government Act and any other proposed legislative changes, (i)any reports, correspondence or ministerial briefings detailing changes to planning powers as part of the “Fit for the Future” program, (j)the economic modelling regarding any council mergers, including costings projections and breakdowns of projected costs associated with amalgamations of councils, and (k)any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a result of this order of the House.(Notice given 16 October 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 28)2063.Ms Barham to move—That the Standing Committee on Social Issues inquire into and report on reparations for the Stolen Generations in New South Wales, and in particular:(a)potential legislative and policy frameworks to make reparations to members of the Stolen Generations and their descendants,(b)the 1997 National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and their Families’ “Bringing Them Home” report and the subsequent response to its recommendations regarding reparations and compensation,(c)legislation and policy frameworks relating to reparations that have been implemented or proposed in other jurisdictions, including:(i)the framework established by the Stolen Generations of Aboriginal Children Act 2006 (Tasmania),(ii)bills that have been introduced and inquiries that have been conducted in the Commonwealth and South Australian Parliaments, and(d)any other related matter.(Notice given 16 October 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 28)2067.Mr MacDonald to move—That this House note:(a)the Ratings Agency, Standards & Poors, has reaffirmed the Triple A credit rating for New South Wales, and has upgraded the State’s outlook from negative watch to stable, and(b)Standards & Poors stated:“The outlook revision reflects NSW’s stronger financial management over recent years, which we reassessed to be very strong from strong. This improved financial management, along with higher revenue growth, has boosted the state’s financial performance.The ratings on NSW continue to reflect the extremely predictable and supportive institutional framework underpinning intergovernmental relations in Australia, NSW’s wealthy and diversified economy, and the state’s exceptional liquidity.”(Notice given 21 October 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 29)2069.Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—1.That this House notes that August 2014 marked 100 years since our nation’s involvement in the First World and that from 4 August 2014 to 11 November 2018 Australia will recognise and commemorate the Centenary of the First World War and the Anzac legacy. 2.That this House notes the Anzac Centenary will be one of the most significant commemorations to take place in our lifetime and during the Centenary of Anzac communities across Australia will gather to remember the sacrifices of those who served and died in war and it will be a time to honour and reflect upon the service and sacrifice of all those who have worn our nation’s uniform.3.That this House notes this is a once in a generation opportunity to reflect on one of the most significant chapters in our country’s history and will enable all Australians to recognise and pay tribute to 100 years of service for our nation, with the Centenary themed as follows: (a)2014 – Origins and beginnings of the First World War,(b)2015 – Turkey and Gallipoli, (c)2016 – France and the Western Front, (d)2017 – Belgium and the Western Front, and (e)2018 – Conclusion of the First World War. 4.That this House notes the contribution by the people of New South Wales to the war effort was the most significant including:(a)providing over 164,000 enlistees in the Australian Imperial Force and the Australian, Naval and Military Expeditionary Force, with this figure representing 39.8 per cent of all males in this State between the ages of 18 and 44, the highest percentage of any state in Australia and it is estimated that more than 3,000 New South Welshmen also enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy between 1914 and 1918, (b)the majority of troops embarked for overseas service from the port of Sydney, (c)units from New South Wales took part in all major conflicts in the First World War including Gallipoli, the Somme, Passchendaele, and Bullecourt, (d)of the 64 Victoria Cross recipients from the First World War, 17 came from New South Wales,(e)Australia’s most famous war correspondent, and key founder of the Australian War Memorial, Charles W.E. Bean, came from Bathurst, New South Wales, (f)New South Wales provided the bulk of metals to the war effort, a significant amount of which came from the then newly built BHP plant at Newcastle, (g)the then recently opened by Lord Kitchener small arms factory at Lithgow expanded rapidly during the war to provide domestically produced rifles and bayonets for the Australian soldiers, and at its height was producing 80,000 .303 rifles per year during the First World War, and (h)New South Wales raised the greatest amount of funds through war pensions and Australian Patriotic Funds. 5.That this House acknowledges New South Wales Government Centenary of Anzac initiatives including: (a)the Joining Forces initiative, a joint initiative between the New South Wales Government, Sydney Legacy and the Returned and Services League (RSL) NSW Branch which encourages multicultural communities to become involved in this significant commemoration period by participating in activities to honour our veterans and embrace the Anzac spirit which encapsulates the ideas of mateship and sacrifice, (b)the United We Stand initiative, to encourage local sports clubs to engage in Centenary of Anzac activities and honour the legacy of our Diggers through acknowledgement of their club’s service history,(c)the Wartime Legends initiative, that encourages ex-service groups, government agencies, non-government organisations, businesses, schools and local government to become involved by recognising contributions made by the 400 Aboriginal servicemen and women who fought in Gallipoli and on the Western Front, and(d)the Gallipoli School Tour Initiative that will enable 100 high school students from across NSW to represent the State at the 2015 Gallipoli Dawn Service, marking the 100th anniversary of the landing of the first Anzacs and encourages young adults to submit a written or visual piece of work on a theme or topic related to the Centenary of Anzac.6.That this House:(a)notes the work by the Parliamentary Secretary for the Centenary of Anzac, Mr David Elliott MP, to coordinate the ANZAC Youth Ambassadors Essay Competition to encourage young people across Western Sydney to embrace the ANZAC legend and reflect on the significance of the Centenary of ANZAC to modern Australia,(b)notes that the ANZAC Youth Ambassadors Essay Competition, sponsored by Clubs NSW, offers six students from Western Sydney the opportunity to visit Gallipoli, France, Ypres and Westminster Abbey for Remembrance Day this year, allowing the next generation to engage with our history and ensure that the ANZAC legacy lives on, and(c)congratulates the six winners of the ANZAC Youth Ambassadors Essay Competition, Dan Nguyen from Hurlstone Agricultural High School, Lihini De Silva from Baulkham Hills High School, Samuel Lewis from St Columba’s Catholic College, Emily Frey from Quakers Hill High School, Madison Thompson from St Columba’s Catholic College and Jack Jeffries from Parramatta Marist High School.7.That this House acknowledges the work of the Anzac Centenary Ambassadors who serve on the Advisory Council, which includes 27 community leaders who have been appointed as Anzac Centenary Ambassadors and all are leaders in their respective fields, including the Defence Force, public sector, arts community and corporate sector.(Notice given 21 October 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 29)2079.Ms Ficarra to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)official figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that housing approvals in New South Wales are at their highest levels since the 12 month period ending May 2000,(b)there were more than 52,000 housing approvals in the 12 months to August 2014, approving around 1,000 new homes per week,(c)the New South Wales Government has already started work on delivering the homes the State will need in the future, delivering more than 4,200 dwelling approvals in August 2014,(d)boosting the supply of homes will help improve housing affordability, and(e)the New South Wales Government has:(i)paved the way for construction of more than 100,000 homes in less than three years,(ii)announced the release of land for an additional 8,100 homes in Western Sydney,(iii)increased the threshold for the First Homebuyers Grant to $750,000,(iv)announced three Urban Activation Precincts along the North West Rail Line aimed at creating 19,000 jobs and 12,000 new homes.2.That this House acknowledges the New South Wales Liberal Nationals Government for its efforts to bring growth to the housing industry in New South Wales.(Notice given 22 October 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 30)2082.Dr Kaye to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on 23 October 2014 from 3:30-5:00 pm the 2014 inter-faith celebration of Special Religious Education will be held at Parliament House,(b)according to the invitation distributed to all MPs by the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong on behalf of the Inter Church Commission of Religious Educators in Schools (ICCOREIS), this annual event will be attended and addressed by both Education Minister Adrian Piccoli and Shadow Minister Ryan Park,(c)according to the invitation the event will be “an opportunity during children’s week to recognise the contribution that SRE teachers make to Public Education by forming young people in the faith of their families in our multicultural society”, and that further, “a number of awards will be given to SRE teachers for creativity and innovation in the development of curriculum, lesson materials, and training programs for SRE teachers”,(d)the attendance of the Minister and Shadow Minister at this event is an insult to those parents who send their child to New South Wales public schools to receive a secular education,(e)many parents and teachers are frustrated by the misuse of time to accommodate SRE that could otherwise be used to alleviate the overcrowding of the curriculum, and(f)the attendance of the Minister and Shadow Minister at this time is particularly concerning because SRE is in a state of turmoil with the Minister and the NSW Department of Education and Communities having lost control of the management of the SRE implementation process, including not being able to provide school by school enrolment details for SRE.2.That this House calls on Education Minister Adrian Piccoli and Shadow Minister Ryan Park to make clear that they support the wishes of those parents who do not wish their child to be involved in SRE and who would prefer their children to be spending their time usefully engaged in learning activities.(Notice given 23 October 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 31)2083.Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—That this House notes that:(a)the Pub2Pub Charity Fun Run and Walk is now in its 22nd year, (b)the event aims to raise funds for local charities on the Northern Beaches including the local surf clubs, local hospitals, the State Emergency Service (SES), the NSW Rural Fire Service and charities, (c)this year, around 5,000 runners and walkers took part in the 13km run from Dee Why to Newport raising more?than $400,000 from entry fees, merchandise sales and sponsorship, and (d)this significant community charity event is organised by the Rotary Club of Brookvale in conjunction with race founder Mark Bayfield of the Newport Arms Hotel and supported by over 200 volunteers from Surf Life Saving Clubs, the Rural Fire Service, the SES, the police and the scouts.(Notice given 23 October 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 31)2085.Dr Faruqi to move—1.That a select committee be established to inquire into and report on the proposed NorthConnex motorway project, and in particular:(a)the potential effect of the emissions from ventilation stacks on the community, and the methods and technology available to mitigate them,(b)the evidence underpinning the need for NorthConnex, including consideration of alternative options, traffic forecasts and its relationship and integration with other existing road systems and public transport systems,(c)the processes by which an unsolicited proposal was presented to the government and led to the development of NorthConnex,(d)the consultation processes with the local community around NorthConnex,(e)the cost-benefit analysis and business case for NorthConnex,(f)any relationship between NorthConnex and land use planning, such as Urban Activation Precincts,(g)any other social, health, economic and environmental impacts of the construction and subsequent operation of NorthConnex on the community, and(h)any other related matter.2.That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the standing orders, the committee consist of six members comprising:(a)two Government members, (b)two Opposition members, and(c)Dr Faruqi and one other member of the cross-bench.3.That the Chair of the committee be chosen by the committee.4.That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the standing orders, at any meeting of the committee, any three members of the committee will constitute a quorum.5.That a committee member who is unable to attend a deliberative meeting in person may participate by electronic communication and may move any motion and be counted for the purpose of any quorum or division, provided that:(a)the Chair is present in the meeting room, (b)all members are able to speak and hear each other at all times, and(c)members may not participate by electronic communication in a meeting to consider a draft report.6.That the committee report within six months of the date of passing of this resolution.(Notice given 4 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 32)2091.Mr Buckingham to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on 28 October 2014, AGL security guards appeared to have assaulted numerous members of the public peacefully protesting outside the Waukivory coal seam gas hydraulic-fracturing operations near Gloucester,(b)these members of the public included neighbouring beef farmers Ed and Tina Robinson, (c)the members of the public were on public lands and public roads when approached by AGL security guards, and(d)members of the public told the AGL security guards not to touch them.2.That this House calls on:(a)the Minister for Police and Emergency Services to ensure this matter is investigated, and(b)AGL to instruct its employees to respect the right to protest and not to assault members of the public.(Notice given 4 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 32)2094.Dr Faruqi to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)the Ben Bullen State Forest and nearby public forests have significant ecological value, including spectacular stone pagodas, which are currently unprotected, (b)the Gardens of Stone is a complex of escarpments, narrow canyons, upland swamps, rock arches and pagodas that provides habitat for many plants and wildlife, including two nationally listed threatened species: the Regent Honeyeater and Bathurst Copper Butterfly as well as a state-listed species: the Powerful Owl, (c)the NSW Planning Assessment Commission Review of the Coalpac Consolidation Project found in October 2014 that “the pagoda landform should be afforded special significance status and the highest possible level of protection”, (d)the NSW Planning Assessment Commission Determination Report on the Invincible Colliery and Cullen Valley Mine Expansion Modifications of 17 October 2014 recommended that “the site has significant conservation value and is not suitable for the proposed mining, the highest and best use of the area is for conservation”, (e)the Office of Environment of Heritage has identified the area as being of suitable high conservation value for future reservation under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974, (f)the reservation of the 41,500 hectare Gardens of Stone Stage Two reserve proposal would greatly enhance the conservation of a stunning landscape, which contains unique botanical, recreational and scenic assets that are not part of the existing Blue Mountains reserve system, and(g)the area will continue to be vulnerable to mining impacts until permanent protection is granted. 2.That the House call on the New South Wales Government to safeguard the Gardens of Stone by taking the necessary steps to reserve the areas identified in the Gardens of Stone Stage Two reserve proposal including Ben Bullen State Forest, Wolgan State Forest and Newnes Plateau under the National Parks and Wildlife Act.(Notice given 4 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 32)2096.Health and hospital funding cuts: resumption of the adjourned debate (6 November 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Secord: That this House:(a)opposes the $15 billion in Commonwealth health and hospital funding cuts and the Abbott Government’s $7 GP medicare co-payment, (b)notes with concern that NSW Health’s modelling projects an extra 507,000 patients will go to emergency departments as they will be unable to afford the co-payment, (c)calls on the Baird Government to voice its opposition to the Abbot Government’s $7 GP co-payment and the Federal Government’s health cuts, and(d)expresses alarm at the Baird Government’s privatisation push within NSW Health, particularly a range of hospitals and services including the Northern Beaches Hospital, Byron Central Hospital, Kempsey Hospital and the new Maitland-Lower Hunter Hospital—Dr Phelps. (15 minutes)Debate: 1 hour 24 minutes remaining 2097.Dr Faruqi to move—1.That a Select Committee be established to inquire into and report on the proposed WestConnex motorway project, and in particular:(a)the evidence underpinning the need for WestConnex, including consideration of alternative options, traffic forecasts and its relationship and integration with other existing road systems and public transport systems, (b)the cost-benefit analysis for WestConnex, (c)the business case for WestConnex(d)any social, health, economic and environmental impacts of the construction and subsequent operation of the motorway on the community, (e)the proposed financing strategy for the project, including the viability of completing all three stages as well as the proposal to re-toll the M4, (f)the fairness and appropriateness of the property acquisition program, including compensation rates and the necessity of property acquisitions, (g)the relationship between WestConnex and urban planning, such as Urban Activation Precincts, and (h)any other related matter.2.That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the standing orders, the committee consist of six members comprising:(a)two Government members, (b)two Opposition members, and(c)Dr Faruqi and one other member of the cross-bench.3.That the Chair of the committee be chosen by the committee.4.That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the standing orders, at any meeting of the committee, any three members of the committee will constitute a quorum.5.That a committee member who is unable to attend a deliberative meeting in person may participate by electronic communication and may move any motion and be counted for the purpose of any quorum or division, provided that:(a)the Chair is present in the meeting room, (b)all members are able to speak and hear each other at all times, and(c)members may not participate by electronic communication in a meeting to consider a draft report.6.That the committee report within six months of the date of passing of this resolution.(Notice given 4 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 32)2100.Dr Kaye to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)in September 2014, Health Infrastructure announced an expression of interest process for the sale or long term (99 year) lease of the southern campus at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) to a private developer,(b)the call for expressions of interest sought private developers and service providers to provide office space for NSW Health and operate the support services listed in the hospital redevelopment’s masterplan including childcare and accommodation for patients, relatives and staff,(c)the hospital’s Medical Staff Council was not informed of the expression of interest process,(d)land divestment was not discussed with doctors during the development of the masterplan,(e)the Local Health District Board was not informed of the timing of the expression of interest process, according to a Sydney Morning Herald article dated 5 September 2014,(f)the Minister for Health, the Honourable Jillian Skinner MP, has indicated that:(i)the NSW Government is seeking $97 million from RNSH to recoup some of the cost of the hospital’s redevelopment,(ii)the plan to sell or provide a 99-year lease for the hospitals’ southern campus was approved in 2006 under the former Labor Government,(g)this is the not the first time that the Medical Staff Council at RNSH has been sidelined by a State Government intent on privatising a part of the site for short-term financial gain,(h)in 2011, RNSH staff, patients and relatives marched on the Parliament of New South Wales and delivered a petition to the current Liberal Government with 14,962 signatures requesting that there be no sale of land at RNSH,(i)the Minister responded to the 2011 petition by announcing a “freeze on land sale until a campus plan at Royal North Shore Hospital had been developed”,(j)the Medical Staff Council at RNSH has objected to the latest proposed divestment and is calling for the expression of interest process to be stopped in order to keep all of the RNSH site in public hands now and into the future, and(k)NSW Treasury’s requirement that the RNSH redevelopment be paid for by selling off or divesting a portion of the site to a private developer appears to be unique to RNSH, as other upgrades to New South Wales public teaching hospitals, including Westmead and Liverpool, have not been subject to the same demand.2.That this House expresses its opposition to the proposed divestment because:(a)it hands over a significant portion of public hospital land and vital support services to the private sector,(b)it will block any future expansion of the delivery of health services on this section of the site,(c)the NSW Government has refused to listen to the community’s wishes that no land divestment take place at RNSH as expressed by the 14,962 signatures tabled in the Parliament of New South Wales in 2011, and (d)medical and other staff at RNSH have not been consulted about the expression of interest process.3.That this House calls on Minister for Health, the Honourable Jillian Skinner MP, to provide the opportunity for the community to be involved in decision-making about the future of the provision of health services at RNSH by immediately halting all processes to sell or lease the southern campus. (Notice given 4 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 32)2101.Dr Kaye to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on Tuesday 4 November 2014 the Melbourne Cup race will be held at Flemington Racecourse in Victoria, and(b)the Melbourne Cup is widely recognised as a day of celebration earmarked by social gatherings, workplace events and participation in minor and largely harmless forms of wagering.2.That this House recognises that:(a)only thirty precent of the 18,000 thoroughbred foals born in Australia each year will end up racing,(b)significant numbers of failed and injured racehorses are sent to knackeries to be slaughtered, primarily for pet food,(c)a 2012 exposé of a Victorian knackery showed horses being beaten, shot in front of one another, dragged across gravel and having their throats and tails cut while still conscious,(d)from the period of 1 August 2013 to 31 July 2014, approximately 125 horses were killed on tracks across Australia, with New South Wales recording the highest number of deaths at 41, the most common cause being catastrophic limb injury,(e)many horses in the racing industry suffer from serious health problems due to their diet and training regimes, including gastric ulcers, musculoskeletal injuries and bleeding in the lungs and windpipe,(f)whipping of thoroughbred race horses, including incidences that breach the industry’s own animal welfare rules, remains widespread despite a University of Sydney study demonstrating that horses run faster when not being whipped, and(g)wagering on horse racing in New South Wales contributes to incidences of problem gambling and associated social harms, with higher participation rates among young people.3.That this House congratulates:(a)the Victorian based organisation Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses for their ongoing efforts to expose the high wastage rates and poor treatment of many horses in the racing industry, and(b)organisations and individuals involved in the rescue, rehabilitation and retirement of ex-racehorses. 4.That this House calls on the Honourable Troy Grant MP, Minister for Hospitality, Gaming and Racing to:(a)investigate the thoroughbred racing industry to determine and resolve:(i)the systematic over-breeding and wastage rates,(ii)the failure of the industry to institute meaningful programs to rehabilitate and rehome horses that are no longer wanted for racing, and(b)establish an independent review of Racing NSW with regards to:(i)its effectiveness in setting, monitoring and enforcing animal welfare standards, (ii)the potential conflict of interest that arises because one body both regulates and promotes thoroughbred horse racing in New South Wales.(Notice given 4 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 32)2103.Ms Sharpe to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on 8 May 2014, this House ordered the production of documents relating to the traffic and patronage modelling, the business case and cost benefit analysis for the CBD and South East Light Rail Project, (b)on 5 June 2014, the House received a return to order which did not include the business case or traffic and patronage modelling other than the summaries of what was already publicly available, and(c)the index to the return to order included correspondence from the Secretary of Transport for NSW stating that: ‘Transport for NSW has reviewed its relevant files for the purposes of determining whether it holds any documents, other than Cabinet documents, that fall within the terms of the resolution. I note that all agencies are obliged to protect the confidentiality of Cabinet documents and not produce or refer to any such documents in complying with the resolution.’2.That this House notes the following judgements by Chief Justice Spigelman and Justices Meagher and Priestley in the Court of Appeal in Egan v Chadwick (1999) concerning cabinet documents:(a)Spigelman CJ held that it is not reasonably necessary for the proper exercise of the functions of the Council to call for documents the production of which would conflict with the doctrine of collective ministerial responsibility by revealing the ‘actual deliberations of Cabinet’; that a distinction must be made between documents which disclose the actual deliberations within cabinet and those which are described as “Cabinet documents”, but which are in the nature of reports or submissions prepared for the assistance of cabinet; and that the production of documents prepared outside cabinet for submission to cabinet may, or may not, depending on their content, be inconsistent with the doctrine of collective ministerial responsibility to cabinet, (b)Meagher JA took the view that the immunity of cabinet documents from production was ‘complete’, arguing that the Legislative Council could not compel their production without subverting the doctrine of responsible government, but without exploring the distinction between different types of cabinet documents drawn by Spigelman CJ, and(c)Priestley JA took a different view, noting that a court has ‘the power to compel production to itself even of Cabinet documents’ and that the ‘function and status of the Council in the system of government in New South Wales require and justify the same degree of trust being reposed in the Council’, and that ‘notwithstanding the great respect that must be paid to such incidents of responsible government as cabinet confidentiality and collective responsibility, no legal right to absolute secrecy is given to any group of men and women in government’. 3.That this House further notes that in evaluating a disputed claim of privilege on documents returned to an order of the House in 2005, the Hon Terrence Cole AO, RFD, QC, stated that: ‘In assessing a claim for public interest immunity in relation to “Cabinet documents”, a distinction is to be drawn between: (a) true Cabinet documents, that is, those documents which disclose the actual deliberations of Cabinet; and (b) Cabinet documents, that is, reports or submissions prepared for the assistance of Cabinet. A claim for privilege for true Cabinet documents will always be upheld. … When privilege is claimed for other Cabinet documents, a judgement process is required to weigh the competing public interests.’4.That this House further notes that in its October 2013 report entitled ‘The Mt Penny return to order’, the Privileges Committee:(a)stated that ‘… the Committee does not necessarily accept that Egan v Chadwick is the final word on this matter, and that the Council does not have the power to order cabinet documents. The three Justices in Egan v Chadwick, Spigelman, Meagher and Priestly, took significantly different approaches to this issue. The Committee believes that the dissenting judgment of Justice Priestley is instructive’, and (b)specifically rejected the definition of ‘cabinet information’ in the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 as an appropriate definition of cabinet documents for the purposes of responding to orders for papers made by the Legislative Council under standing order 52.5.That under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents, not previously provided to the House, created since 1 April 2011, in the possession, custody or control of the Minister for Planning, the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, the Minister for Transport, Transport for NSW or NSW Treasury relating to the traffic and patronage modelling, the business case and cost benefit analysis for the CBD and South East Light Rail Project:(a)the final version of the business case prepared by Transport for NSW, (b)the traffic and patronage modelling relied on in the business case for the CBD and South East Light Rail Project, (c)the NSW Treasury and PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) cost benefit analysis, and (d)any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a result of this order of the House.6.That in the event that any documents are not provided to the House in response to this order on the basis of a claim of cabinet confidentiality, the return identify how the provision of those documents to the House would breach the immunity attaching to cabinet documents as variously articulated in Egan v Chadwick. 7.That this House regards failure to comply fully with an order of this House for the production of documents as an unacceptable interference with the capacity of this House to fulfil its constitutional roles.(Notice given 5 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 33)2104.Mr Shoebridge to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)the 10/50 code continues to operate across New South Wales, leading to the loss of a large numbers of trees in urban and regional areas,(b)there are already a large number of documented instances of land owners cynically clearing trees from their land, not to reduce bushfire risk, but merely to increase development potential, and(c)local councils and local communities are currently unable to stop the loss of trees under the code. 2.That this House notes with concern that: (a)on 3 November 2014 on the Mid North Coast in the North Arrawarra caravan park, felling under the 10/50 code resulted in the loss of approximately ten large mature swamp mahogany, redgum and paperbark trees, with a further 40 trees of a similar species mix and size marked for felling,(b)the area in which these trees are being felled is part of a swamp mahogany endangered ecological community, mapped secondary koala habitat and part of a Council recognised coastal wildlife corridor,(c)furthermore the area is a recorded habitat, nesting and feeding ground for species including koalas, squirrel gliders, black cockatoos, powerful owls and hoary wattled bats, and(d)tree removals in the Tweed Shire area have also raised concern with the destruction of significant littoral rainforest.3.That this House call on the NSW Government to: (a)immediately halt the operation of the 10/50 code pending an independent and comprehensive review,(b)immediately give local communities the opportunity to opt-out from the code and become 10/50 free zones, and(c)restore environmental and heritage protections under the scheme. (Notice given 5 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 33) 2109.Dr Kaye to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to secure the public provision of vocational education and training.(Vocational Education and Training Funding (TAFE Guarantee) Bill)(Notice given 5 November 2014)2110.Dr Kaye to move—That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 21 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents created since 1 January 2013, in the possession, custody or control of the Minister for Finance and Services and the Department of Finance and Services, Service NSW, NSW Treasury, the Treasurer and WorkCover NSW:any documents referring to any analysis of the cost and effectiveness of the Services NSW model and any plans to change the delivery mode or the structure of Service NSW, including:(i)the nature of delivery at sites,(ii)the number and location of sites,(iii)the number of employees in each location and any proposed changes to staff full time equivalent numbers,(iv)the number and cost of proposed redundancies,(v)regional impact statements,(vi)the timetable for the opening of new service centres,(vii)opening hours,(b)any documents referring to any plans, as consequence of the opening of Service NSW centres, to close any or all of:(i)Fair Trading sites,(ii)NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages sites,(iii)Roads & Maritime Services service centres,(iv)any other NSW Government service site,(c)any documents referring to the timetable for the closure of sites,(d)any documents referring to expenditure on consultants and the services provided, and(e)any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a result of this order of the House.(Notice given 5 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 33)2112.Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—1.That this House notes that 28 October 2014 marked the 40th Anniversary of Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia.2.That this House congratulate Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia for providing support and services for over 40 years to people whose lives have been impacted by sexual assault or domestic violence.3.That this House acknowledges that everyone has a right to live free of sexual assault and domestic violence.4.That this House notes that:(a)Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia was originally established as the Sydney Rape Crisis Centre in the early 1970s by a group of volunteer women,(b)these women would travel all over Sydney to pick up women who had been sexually assaulted and bring them to the centre for counselling and medical help,(c)in 1974, the Commonwealth Government provided funding as the first specialised service for women who had been sexually assaulted,(d)since it was established, the organisation has continuously expanded and improved its services for those affected by sexual, domestic and family violence, re-branding as NSW Rape Crisis Centre in 1997, and Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia in 2013,(e)Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia is a non profit community organisation managed by a group of committed women and the Service employs counsellors who are professionally qualified and have extensive experience in the area of sexual assault, family and domestic violence trauma, and(f)Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia provides 24/7 telephone and online crisis counselling services for anyone in Australia who has experienced or is at risk of sexual violence, family or domestic violence, together with their non offending supporters.(Notice given 6 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 34)2113.Mr Shoebridge to move—That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents, created since 1 December 2010, in the possession, custody or control of the Minister for Planning, the Department of Planning and Environment, the Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services relating to:(a)King Edward Park, Newcastle, its listing on the NSW State Heritage Register and Schedule 1 of the Newcastle Local Environment Plan 2012, (b)all emails, diary notes, disclosures and any other records of meetings, contacts or communications with Tim Owen, Keith Stronach and representatives from Newcastle City Council concerning King Edward Park and Schedule 1 of the Newcastle Local Environment Plan 2012, and(c)any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a result of this order of the House.(Notice given 6 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 34)2117.Mr Secord to move—That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents created since 1 April 2011 in the possession, custody or control of the Minister for Health, NSW Health Infrastructure, the NSW Ministry of Health, NSW Treasury, the Treasurer, the Premier, and the Department of Premier and Cabinet:(a)all documents, including but not limited to ministerial briefing notes, email correspondence, financial documents, memos, file notes, meeting papers and meeting minutes relating to NSW Health Infrastructure and its examination and scoping of private-public partnerships, privatisations, market soundings and the private provision of health and hospital services in New South Wales including proposed projects under consideration and the results of those considerations, and(b)any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a result of this order of the House.(Notice given 11 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 35)2118.Dr Faruqi to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 to require pig keepers to provide appropriate accommodation for pigs.(Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Restrictions on Pig Keeping) Bill)(Notice given 11 November 2014)2123.Mr Secord to move—That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents created since 1 April 2011 in the possession, custody or control of the Minister for Health, the NSW Ministry of Health, NSW Treasury, the Treasurer, the Premier, and the Department of Premier and Cabinet:(a)all documents, including but not limited to ministerial briefing notes, email correspondence, financial documents, memos, file notes, meeting papers and meeting minutes relating to nurse to patient ratios in the New South Wales health and hospital system including costings, scoping studies and possible implementation plans, and(b)any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a result of this order of the House.(Notice given 11 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 35)2128.Mr Shoebridge to move—1.That this House notes that the 10/50 code continues to operate across New South Wales, leading to the loss of a large numbers of trees in urban and regional areas. 2.That this House notes with concern: (a)reports from across New South Wales of the creation of companies seeking to cash in on the tree-clearing bonanza created by the operation of the 10/50 code of practice,(b)that the entry of large numbers of new operators into the marketplace is a concern for residents as well as existing tree removal companies and arborists with serious implications for training and safety of operators as well as the reputation of the industry,(c)that the unregulated and lucrative opportunities provided by the 10/50 code are encouraging rogue operators in the industry with little or no oversight of their credentials or operations, and(d)that by encouraging and facilitating rogue operators to engage in the highly dangerous practice of lopping large mature trees in urban areas, the Government is recklessly exposing citizens across New South Wales to serious harm and injury. 3.That this House call on the Government to: (a)immediately halt the operation of the 10/50 code pending an independent and comprehensive review,(b)immediately give local communities the opportunity to opt-out from the code and become 10/50 free zones, and(c)restore environmental and heritage protections under the scheme. (Notice given 11 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 35)2131.Mr Lynn to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)today, on 11 November 2014, the annual Remembrance Day Service was held at Martin Place Cenotaph to mark the anniversary of the armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18), and(b)Remembrance Day provides us with the opportunity to honour Australians who died or suffered in conflicts, and to reflect upon the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women and their families in defence of freedom.2.Lest We Forget.(Notice given 11 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 35)2134.Ms Barham to move—1.That this House calls on the Government to resolve the legal issues of properties that are used by tourists or visitors secured via internet sites such as Airbnb and Stayz, which constitute a non-compliant use with state planning and/or local council regulations, as considered by the Legislative Council Inquiry into Tourism in Local Communities, especially under Term of Reference 3. 2.That this House notes that:(a)the use of internet sites such as Airbnb to locate properties for short term stays by tourists or visitors has been increasing since 2008 when such sites first began, (b)the use of this form of booking via internet sites results in the true number of tourists or visitors to an area being under-estimated which can mean that government is unable to plan properly for service provision, (c)most properties listed on such websites are not approved by local government for tourism purposes and are non-compliant with the standards set in the Building Code of Australia for tourist accommodation, (d)due to the lack of approval these properties may not be covered by insurance while being used by tourists, (e)fire, safety and other standards of these properties may be inadequate for temporary holiday accommodation, (f)this type of tourist or visitor accommodation may have negative impacts on neighbours due to issues such as noise, rubbish, parking and anti-social behaviour, and (g)properties secured via the internet and used by tourists or visitors for short term stays may be competing unfairly with legitimate, approved tourist or visitor accommodation due to lack of:(i)application approvals and fees, (ii)compliance with regulation, (iii)higher cost of commercial property purchase and(iv)payment of local government commercial rates, (h)strata managers and strata committees are seeking clarification about the legal issues surrounding the use of residential properties for short term letting. 3.That this House notes that when residential zoned approved dwellings are used for commercial or tourism purposes it diminishes the supply and affordability of housing and therefore contributes to housing affordability pressures.(Notice given 11 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 35)-7981953175**2136.State Energy and Water Utilities Protection (Referendum) Bill 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (13 November 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Searle: That this bill be now read a second time—Ms Voltz. (20 minutes)(Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Thursday 13 November 2014)2137.Ms Barham to move—That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 21 days of the date of the passing of this resolution the following documents created since 1 January 2014 in the possession, custody or control of the Premier, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Minister for Planning, the Minister for the Environment and Assistant Minister for Planning, and the Department of Planning and Environment:(a)all documents, including but not limited to ministerial briefing notes, assessment reports and correspondence, relating to the following aspects of the West Byron Urban Release Area proposal:(i)justification for the proposal as being of state or regional planning significance,(ii)the impact of the proposal on the Belongil Estuary,(iii)expert advice on the proposal site’s acid sulfate soils or compliance with the Department of Planning and Environment’s policies and planning guidelines related to acid 9sulfate soils,(iv)assessment of the exhibited traffic reports and their consistency with the Roads and Maritime Services’ Guide to Traffic Generating Developments,(v)identification of core koala habitat on the proposal site and the preparation of a koala plan of management, and(b)any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a result of this order of the House.(Notice given 12 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 36)2139.Mr Buckingham to move—1.That this House expresses its concern that the water supply for almost 20,000 people in and around Broken Hill in far Western New South Wales has been directly threatened by the mismanagement of the Menindee Lakes system.2.That this House congratulates the diverse, active and passionate community movement in Broken Hill, Wilcannia, Louth, Tilpa, Menindee and Pooncarie and other communities in far Western NSW, including almost 10,000 members of the “Broken Hill, Menindee Lakes: WE WANT ACTION” Facebook group, which has come together to debate and raise awareness of this important issue.3.That this House calls on the Government to:(a)guarantee that any emergency water bores will not become a permanent water supply for Broken Hill,(b)assure the Broken Hill community that it will not downgrade a key purpose of the Menindee Lakes system which is to provide an assured water supply for Broken Hill, and(c)respect Indigenous cultural heritage in any decisions around drilling bores near Menindee Lakes.(Notice given 12 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 36)2141.Mr Wong to move—That this House:(a)congratulates the Special Children Services Centre (SCSC) on a very successful fundraising concert on 9 November 2014 featuring not only local entertainers, but also a group of intellectually disabled children who danced and played various musical instruments, (b)notes that the SCSC is the first and, up until now, only tax deductible charitable organisation that was initially established in 2008 to cater to the needs of the Chinese community, but has since extended its service to the Korean and Vietnamese arms of the community, (c)recognise the invaluable and tireless efforts of the SCSC Management Committee, which saw the need for greater support and programs for children with intellectual disabilities, with challenging behaviour that caused acute stress for their families and loved ones and it set about providing a supportive structure for parent and carers to socialise, gain and share information and provide respite from the demanding challenges of everyday life, (d)commends the program teachers, the service providers, community groups, volunteers, financial supporters, carers and families who through their contributions enable children with special needs to improve their learning ability through educational programs, activities, practical experiences, social interaction, and workshops and assist with integration programs into mainstream society, and (e)congratulate everyone involved with the service of the centre, which has seen a significant expansion across New South Wales by catering for other ethnic groups including Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.(Notice given 12 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 36)2142.Mr Buckingham to move—That this House:(a)calls on the NSW Government to fund the construction of an indoor multi-purpose sports and events centre for Ballina,(b)recognises that Ballina is the only town of its size in New South Wales that does not have a multi-court indoor sporting facility,(c)recognises the potential for a modern, world-class indoor sports facility in Ballina to support the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast and boost the regional economy,(d)recognises the work of the Ballina Community and in particular the Ballina Basketball Association, Ballina Regional Indoor Sporting Association, Southern Cross School, Basketball NSW, and the Ballina Shire Council in supporting this project, and(e)condemns The Nationals for failing to gain funding for this important project, despite it being over five years since the indoor sport and events centre was approved by the Ballina local council.(Notice given 12 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 36)2144.Dr Faruqi to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on 23 October 2014, this House ordered the production of documents relating to planning in Newcastle and the Hunter, (b)on 6 November 2014, the House received a return to order which did not include a number of documents regarding Wickham Interchange, heavy rail and light rail in the Newcastle CBD, (c)the letter of certification from the Secretary of Transport for NSW accompanying the return to order stated: ‘Transport for NSW has reviewed its relevant files for the purposes of determining whether it holds any documents, other than Cabinet documents, that fall within the terms of the resolution. I note that all agencies are obliged to protect the confidentiality of Cabinet documents and not produce or refer to any such documents in complying with the resolution.’, and(d)on 12 November 2014, the Clerk tabled further correspondence from the Deputy General Counsel of the Department of Premier and Cabinet advising that Transport for NSW had reviewed its files to determine whether it held any documents, other than Cabinet documents, that fell within the terms of the order and confirmed that it had nothing further to provide.2.That this House notes the following judgements by Chief Justice Spigelman and Justices Meagher and Priestley in the Court of Appeal in Egan v Chadwick (1999) concerning cabinet documents:(a)Spigelman CJ held that it is not reasonably necessary for the proper exercise of the functions of the Council to call for documents the production of which would conflict with the doctrine of collective ministerial responsibility by revealing the ‘actual deliberations of Cabinet’; that a distinction must be made between documents which disclose the actual deliberations within cabinet and those which are described as “Cabinet documents”, but which are in the nature of reports or submissions prepared for the assistance of cabinet; and that the production of documents prepared outside cabinet for submission to cabinet may, or may not, depending on their content, be inconsistent with the doctrine of collective ministerial responsibility to cabinet, (b)Meagher JA took the view that the immunity of cabinet documents from production was ‘complete’, arguing that the Legislative Council could not compel their production without subverting the doctrine of responsible government, but without exploring the distinction between different types of cabinet documents drawn by Spigelman CJ, and(c)Priestley JA took a different view, noting that a court has ‘the power to compel production to itself even of Cabinet documents’ and that the ‘function and status of the Council in the system of government in New South Wales require and justify the same degree of trust being reposed in the Council’, and that ‘notwithstanding the great respect that must be paid to such incidents of responsible government as cabinet confidentiality and collective responsibility, no legal right to absolute secrecy is given to any group of men and women in government’. 3.That this House further notes that in evaluating a disputed claim of privilege on documents returned to an order of the House in 2005, the Hon Terrence Cole AO, RFD, QC, stated that: ‘In assessing a claim for public interest immunity in relation to “Cabinet documents”, a distinction is to be drawn between: (a) true Cabinet documents, that is, those documents which disclose the actual deliberations of Cabinet; and (b) Cabinet documents, that is, reports or submissions prepared for the assistance of Cabinet. A claim for privilege for true Cabinet documents will always be upheld. … When privilege is claimed for other Cabinet documents, a judgement process is required to weigh the competing public interests.’4.That this House further notes that in its October 2009 report entitled ‘The Mt Penny return to order’, the Privileges Committee:(a)stated that ‘… the Committee does not necessarily accept that Egan v Chadwick is the final word on this matter, and that the Council does not have the power to order cabinet documents. The three Justices in Egan v Chadwick, Spigelman, Meagher and Priestly, took significantly different approaches to this issue. The Committee believes that the dissenting judgment of Justice Priestley is instructive’, and (b)specifically rejected the definition of ‘cabinet information’ in the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 as an appropriate definition of cabinet documents for the purposes of responding to orders for papers made by the Legislative Council under standing order 52.5.That under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents, created since 1 January 2012, in the possession, custody or control of Transport for NSW regarding Wickham Interchange, heavy rail and light rail in the Newcastle CBD:(a)URS Australia Pty Ltd (URS), 2014a Preliminary Environmental Review, Newcastle Urban Renewal & Transport Program prepared for Transport for NSW April 2014,(b)URS, 2014b Newcastle Urban Renewal & Transport Program, Newcastle Heavy Rail Scoping Report, Prepared for Transport for NSW, May 2014, (c)URS, 2014c, Newcastle Urban Renewal & Transport Program, Newcastle Heavy Rail Truncation Definition Report, Prepared for Transport for NSW, July 2014,(d)URS Australia Pty Ltd 2014d, Report Heavy Rail Truncation, Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment, Prepared for Transport for NSW, May 2014,(e)any cost benefit analysis, traffic study and patronage loss study for the Wickham Interchange project, (f)Newcastle Urban Renewal & Transport Program- Stage1 Final Business Case and the 18 appendices to this document,(g)GHD 2014 Newcastle Light Rail – Options Identification and Initial Feasibility Assessment Study, Transport for NSW,(h)GHD 2014 Newcastle Light Rail- City Centre Traffic Modelling Services – Light Rail Alignment Options Assessment, Transport for NSW,(i)GHD 2014 Newcastle Light Rail – City Centre Traffic Modelling Services- Microsimulation Model Calibration and Validation Report, Transport for NSW,(j)any cost benefit analysis for the light rail project, and(k)any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a result of this order of the House.6.That in the event that any documents are not provided to the House in response to this order on the basis of a claim of cabinet confidentiality, the return identify how the provision of those documents to the House would breach the immunity attaching to cabinet documents as variously articulated in Egan v Chadwick. 7.That this House regards failure to comply fully with an order of this House for the production of documents as an unacceptable interference with the capacity of this House to fulfil its constitutional roles.(Notice given 13 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 37)2145.Mr Shoebridge to move—That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 21 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents, created since 1 January 2013, in the possession, custody or control of the Minister for the Environment and Heritage or the Department of Premier and Cabinet or the Department of Planning and Environment relating to the development or implementation of a new model for Aboriginal culture and heritage:(a)all documents, including but not limited to ministerial briefing notes, email correspondence, memos, file notes, and meeting minutes,(b)all documents relating to an analysis of submissions received,(c)copies of advice, reports, meeting minutes, correspondence including emails, briefing notes, or memos relating to economic modelling of a new heritage model, and(d)any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a result of this order of the House.(Notice given 13 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 37)2146.Mr Foley to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)the House is not expected to sit again after Thursday 20 November 2014 until after the 2015 periodic Council election, but that,(b)standing committees of the House, including the Privileges Committee, may continue to meet and transact business up until the expiry of the Legislative Assembly ahead of the next general election and the suspension of the Legislative Council under section 22F of the Constitution Act 1902. 2.That this House further notes that:(a)the House is currently awaiting receipt of the following returns to orders, with the possibility that the House may make further orders for papers before the House ceases to sit:“Going Home, Staying Home” reforms, due 20 November 2014, Northern Beaches Health Service Redevelopment, due 26 November 2014, Crown Lands Act White Paper consultations and Crown Lands Review, due 27 November 2014, and(b)the return to order on the Byron Central Hospital and Maitland Hospital has been referred to the Independent Legal Arbiter for evaluation and report as to the validity of the claim of privilege over certain documents in the return. 3.That this House also notes that standing order 52 and past practice in the House provide a comprehensive and well established process for dealing with contested claims of privilege over documents returned in a return to order.4.That in view of the fact that the House is not expected to sit again after Thursday 20 November 2014 until after the 2015 periodic Council election and that there are a number of returns to order currently outstanding including a number not specifically referred to in this motion, some which have already been passed by this House and others which may yet be passed by this House prior to the House rising on 20 November 2014, this House authorises the Privileges Committee, while the House is not sitting, to undertake the role usually performed by the House in dealing with disputed claims of privilege over returns to order under standing order 52, including taking the decision to make public any documents over which privilege has been claimed but not upheld by the Independent Legal Arbiter.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2147.Ms Voltz to move—1.That this House notes the G20 Leaders Communique includes paragraph 19 which states that:“We support strong and effective action to address climate change. Consistent with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its agreed outcomes, our actions will support sustainable development, economic growth, and certainty for business and investment. We will work together to adopt successfully a protocol, another legal instrument or an agreed outcome with legal force under the UNFCCC that is applicable to all parties at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) in Paris in 2015. We encourage parties that are ready to communicate their intended nationally determined contributions well in advance of COP21 (by the first quarter of 2015 for those parties ready to do so). We reaffirm our support for mobilising finance for adaptation and mitigation, such as the Green Climate Fund”.2.That this House calls on the New South Wales Premier Mike Baird to lobby the Prime Minister Tony Abbott to affirm his Government’s support for mobilising finance for adaption and mitigation, and to immediately make a monetary commitment for the Green Climate Fund in line with the G20 Leaders Communique.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2148.Mr Buckingham to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)life expectancy of males in Wilcannia, New South Wales is 37.5 years, and for women is 42 years of age,(b)this is a matter of deep shame for our entire community, state and nation,(c)the worst life expectancy of any nation on earth is Sierra Leone at 42 years of age,(d)an assured and high quality water supply for the people of Wilcannia and for the Barkintji people is essential to their health, economic, social, environmental, cultural and personal wellbeing,(e)the Darling River adjacent to Wilcannia is an integral part of recreation and fishing activities for that community,(f)the town of Wilcannia is now on water restriction and sourcing its water from emergency water bores, and that this water is intermittent and of very poor quality,(g)the Wilcannia community has been calling for the construction of a new weir for nearly 40 years,(h)that the current weir is in a poor condition and located upstream from the town, meaning that in dry conditions the Darling River is a dry ditch running through the town,(i)the construction of a new weir, downstream from the town is supported by the Murdi Paaki Regional Enterprise Corporation, Wilcannia Community Working Party and the Central Darling Regional Council, and(j)that a new weir downstream of the town will create a weir pool running through the town for recreation, drinking, fishing and cultural activities. 2.That this House calls on the Government to:(a)immediately begin the process of planning and constructing a new weir in Wilcannia,(b)immediately consult with the Wilcannia community on the construction of a new weir and delivery of an assured and quality water supply, and(c)commit funding for the construction of a new downstream weir to commence as soon as engineering plans are finalised.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2149.Mr Clarke to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on 17 September 2014, Saint Narsai Assyrian Christian College celebrated the graduation of its Year 12 class of 2014 at a ceremony held at Edessa Reception Auditorium at Greenfield Park, and(b)guests at the ceremony included:(i)His Beatitude Mar Meelis Zaia, AM, Metropolitan of the Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and Lebanon of the Holy Catholic Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East,(ii)Mr Andrew Rohan MP, Member for Strathfield representing the Honourable Mike Baird, Premier of New South Wales,(iii)Police Superintendent Peter Lennon,(iv)Mr Mudafar Al Joburi, representing the Iraqi Consulate in Sydney,(v)Dr Bushra Al Obaidi and Inaan Jajoo, representing the Iraqi Australian Academic Forum,(vi)Reverend Fathers of the Holy Catholic Assyrian Church of the East.2.That this House:(a)congratulates the students of the Year 12 class of 2014 of Saint Narsai Assyrian Christian College on their recent graduation and wishes them well for the future,(b)acknowledges the outstanding achievement of the Assyrian-Australian community and its spiritual leader, His Beatitude Archbishop Mar Meelis Zaia, for their hard work in the founding and development of Saint Narsai Assyrian Christian College, and(c)extends its best wishes to:(i)Mr John Haskel, school principal,(ii)Mr Edward Dinkha, deputy school principal, (iii)students, staff and members of the school board for the continued success of Saint Narsai Assyrian Christian College.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2150.Mr Moselmane to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on 13 November 2014 at the Westin Hotel Sydney, Lifeline and its Australia Chairman, John Brogden AM, hosted a fund raising 13 11 14 Lifeline lunch with the former Governor of New South Wales, Professor the Honourable Marie Bashir AD CVO, as the guest speaker,(b)Lifeline was founded in 1963 by the late Reverend Dr Sir Alan Walker, when he took a call from a distressed man who later took his own life, prompting Sir Alan to launch a 24-hour crisis support line,(c)Lifeline forecasts that it is expected to receive 1 million calls in 2015 financial year and 960,000 for this financial year, (d)these calls are answered by over 3,500 trained and dedicated telephone crisis supporters working 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to support those in need, and(e)Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to the following 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services:(i)suicidal thoughts or attempts,(ii)personal crisis,(iii)anxiety,(iv)depression,(v)loneliness,(vi)abuse and trauma,(vii)stresses from work, family or society,(viii)self-help information for friends and family.2.That this House notes that everyday Lifeline saves lives and congratulates Lifeline for the tremendous service it provides all Australians.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2151.Dr Faruqi to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)Transgender Day of Remembrance is acknowledged on 20 November every year, and memorialises those who have been killed as a result of hatred or fear of transgender and gender non-conforming people, (b)the day acts to bring attention to the continued violence and discrimination endured by the transgender community, (c)there are many instances here in Australia, including New South Wales, of violence towards and harassment of those who express gender variance, with many of these instances going unreported because the victims are ashamed or experience discrimination by the authorities, thereby discouraging reporting, (d)people who openly express their gender variance experience two to three times the national rate of unemployment and, consequently, utilisation of income and social support services, (e)recent research shows that gender variance is not a personal choice nor is it a mental illness, as has been regarded for so long by the medical profession, and having an internal gender identity at variance with one’s reproductive anatomy is a naturally occurring action of genetics and hormones on brain morphology, and(f)as a result of discrimination, harassment and social exclusion many transgender people attempt or succeed at suicide, which are tragic and avoidable losses.2.That this House calls on the Government to:(a)acknowledge the important role of the NSW Government in preventing discrimination and abuse against transgender people, and (b)increase funding, services, and general support for New South Wales agencies and non-government organisations that provide support to transgender and gender non-conforming people.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2152.Ms Cotsis to move—That the resolution of the House of 23 October 2014 under standing order 52, that there be laid upon the table of the House within 28 days of the date of passing of the resolution certain documents relating to the “Going Home, Staying Home” Reforms, be amended by inserting at the end: “2.That, in relation to emails, this order of the House be limited to emails of the 25 most relevant people in the department who were involved in the “Going Home, Staying Home” reforms, and that these documents be provided electronically by Thursday 4 December 2014.”(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2153.Ms Barham to move—1.That this House congratulates the Arakwal people and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) for the Arakwal National Park and the adjoining Cape Byron State Conservation Area being included in the International Union Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) first ever Green List of the top 24 protected areas in the world.2.That this House notes:(a)the significance of this award in the context of there being over 200,000 terrestrial protected areas in the world today,(b)that Trevor Sandwith, the director of IUCN’s protected areas program referred to the Green List as ‘something every protected area in the world can aspire to’,(c)that the these areas are considered exceptional on the criteria of inclusion of the indigenous traditional owners, protection of significant biodiversity values, conservation of heritage, award winning educational programs and high quality recreation facilities for visitors and the local community,(d)that eco-tourism and educational programs generate a sustainable source of funding for the long-term management of the reserves,(e)that almost 300 hectares of the Arakwal National Park was established after a landmark out-of-court Indigenous Land Use Agreement between the Arawkal People of the Bunjalung Nation, and the New South Wales Government in 2001, with considerable guidance from Byron Shire Council, and is managed jointly by the Arakwal People and the NPWS, and delivers training and jobs for Aboriginal people, and(f)that the Cape Byron State Conservation Area is iconic with its lighthouse of historical significance and, as the most easterly point of Australia, it is prime viewing for whales and for dolphins, the symbol for the Arakwal people.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2154.Mr Clarke to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on 30 August 2014, the Vietnamese Community in Australia, NSW Chapter, held a successful fundraising concert at the Mounties Community Club, Mount Pritchard in support of activities planned for the 40th anniversary of the first arrival of Vietnamese refugees in Australia, which will occur in 2015,(b)the concert which included both local and international Vietnamese performers, was organised under the direction of Mr Davy Nguyen, Vice President, of the Vietnamese Community in Australia, NSW Chapter, and(c)guests who attended the concert included:(i)Mr Thang Ha, President of the Vietnamese Community in Australia, NSW Chapter,(ii)the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice,(iii)Councillor Nhan Tran, Fairfield City Council,(iv)representatives of nearly 100 Vietnamese community organisations as part of the Vietnamese Community in Australia, NSW Chapter.2.That this House:(a)congratulates Mr Davy Nguyen, Vice President of the Vietnamese Community in Australia, NSW Chapter, his organising committee and all the performers and participants for a successful fundraising concert to raise money for activities for the upcoming 40th anniversary of the arrival of Vietnamese refugees in Australia, and(b)commends the Vietnamese-Australian community for its ongoing and positive contribution to New South Wales. (Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2155.Ms Fazio to move—That this House:(a)congratulates the Western Sydney Wanderers for their victory in a 1-0 aggregate result in the 2014 Asian Champions League Final against the Saudi Arabian team Al-Hilal at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh,(b)notes that the goal of Tomi Juric in the first leg of the final played in Parramatta proved the difference between the teams, sealing an historic 1-0 aggregate victory for the club,(c)commends the players and coaches who participated in the two finals matches for their sterling effort, namely:(i)Captain, Nikolai Topor-Stanley,(ii)Goalkeeper, Ante Covic,(iii)Brendan Hamill,(iv)Antony Golec,(v)Shannon Cole,(vi)Labinot Haliti,(vii)Iacopo La Rocca,(viii)Matthew Spiranovic,(ix)Mateo Poljak,(x)Mark Bridge,(xi)Daniel Mullen,(xii)Kwabena Appiah-Kubi,(xiii)Vitor Saba,(xiv)Brendon Santalab,(xv)Tomi Juric, (xvi)Coach, Tony Popovic and Assistant Coach, Ian Crook,(d)commends goalkeeper Ante Covic for winning the Champions League Player of the tournament, and(e)further congratulates the one female and ten male members of the Wanderer’s supporters known as the Red and Black Bloc for their commitment to the team, which was demonstrated by their travelling to Riydah to attend the match.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2156.Mr Lynn to move—1.That this House notes:(a)Ms Rhondda Vanzella OAM and Creative Director Ms OJ Rushton, members of the Kangaroo March Re-enactment Committee have worked tirelessly to create the RSL Rural Commemorative Youth Choir that brings music and history to engage our youth during the Centenary of ANZAC period and beyond, (b)the Youth Choir will provide a resource for local RSL Sub-branches and other community organisations to help with the running of commemorative services in the community such as Anzac Day and Remembrance Day each year,(c)that through Rhondda and “OJ’s” perseverance, the Youth Choir was formally approved and recognised by the NSW RSL State Branch in September 2014, and(d)shortly after this, the Youth Choir received their certificate of registration and became a member of the Australian National Choral Association (ANCA).2.That this House:(a)congratulates Ms Rhondda Vanzella OAM and Creative Director, OJ Rushton for their drive, passion and commitment in establishing this wonderful initiative, and(b)supports the vision “for communities in Australia to embrace the Choir until it becomes a state and national choir during the years of the Centenary of the Great War to support the RSL and to keep the spirit of ANZAC alive for generations to come”.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2157.Mr Secord to move—That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents created since 1 April 2011 in the possession, custody or control of the Minister for Health, NSW Health Infrastructure, the NSW Ministry of Health, NSW Treasury, the Treasurer, the Premier, the Department of Premier and Cabinet:(a)all documents, including but not limited to ministerial briefing notes, email correspondence, financial documents, memos, file notes, meeting papers and meeting minutes relating to NSW Health Infrastructure and its examination and scoping of private-public partnerships, privatisations, market soundings and the private provision of health and hospital services for the Goulburn Base Hospital Redevelopment,(b)all correspondence, including attached documents, to and from the Member for Goulburn relating to the Goulburn Base Hospital Redevelopment, and (c)any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a result of this order of the House.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2158.Mr Buckingham to move—1.That this House notes:(a)the Federal Government cuts, to the ABC of $59 million, which equates to around 9 per cent of the public broadcaster’s budget,(b)that on 6 September 2013 Primer Minister Tony Abbott promised on SBS TV that there would be ‘No cuts to the ABC or SBS’,(c)that one of the programs to be cut is the state-based 7.30 programs, including 7.30 NSW,(d)that 7.30 NSW is an important program for airing and debating state-based issues important to the people of New South Wales, and(e)that ABC 7.30 host Quentin Dempster is a experienced and respected journalist with a long history of covering New South Wales politics and issues.2.That this House calls on:(a)the Federal Government to revise its decision to cut the ABC’s budget, and(b)ABC management and Board to keep the statebased 7.30 programs, including 7.30 NSW.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2159.Mr Clarke to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on Sunday 3 August 2014, at the Saint Sava Serbian Cultural Club at Middleton Grange, a Commemoration of the Centenary of the Beginning of World War I was held,(b)the Commemoration event was organised by the Saint Sava Serbian Cultural Club and Mr David Milovanovic, representative of the Serbian Diaspora for Australia and New Zealand to the Republic of Serbia, assisted by several Serbian community organisations, and(c)those who attended as guests included:(i)Colonel Brendan Casey, representing Air Chief Marshall Mark Binskin AC, Chief of the Defence Force of Australia,(ii)the Honourable David Clarke MLC, New South Wales Parliamentary Secretary for Justice, representing the Honourable Mike Baird, Premier of New South Wales as well as the Honourable Victor Dominello MP, Minister for Citizenship and Communities, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister for Veteran Affairs and Assistant Minister for Education and Ms Marisa Clarke,(iii)Mr Craig Kelly MP, Federal Member for Hughes,(iv)Mr Alex Glumac representing Mr Chris Hayes MP, Federal Member for Fowler and Chief Opposition Whip,(v)Mr Georgios Koromvokis, Executive Officer to the Consul-General of Greece in Sydney Dr Stavros Kyrimis,(vi)Mr Vladimir Illasov, First Secretary to the Consulate in Sydney of the Russian Federation,(vii)Councillor Milovan Karajcic, Fairfield City Council,(viii)Councillor Peter Ristevski, Liverpool City Council,(ix)Mr Constadine Tagaroulias, President of the Pan-Macedonian Association of New South Wales,(x)Mr Slobodan Lazovic, President of the Montenegrin Cultural and Artistic Association of Njegos.2.That this House:(a)congratulates the Saint Sava Serbian Cultural Club and Mr David Milovanovic, representative of the Serbian Diaspora for Australia and New Zealand to the Republic of Serbia and other Serbian Community organisations for their successful Commemoration of the Centenary of the Beginning of World War I, and(b)commends the Serbian-Australian Community for its ongoing contribution to the State of New South Wales.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2160.Mr Moselmane to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on Wednesday 12 November 2014 Anthony Mundine defeated previously unbeaten Belarusian, Sergey Rabchenko, in what the Courier Mail described as one of the greatest performances of his 15 year career,(b)in winning the World Boxing Council (WBC) silver light middleweight title Anthony Mundine is now number one challenger to WBC title holder American superstar Floyd Mayweather,(c)Anthony Mundine is an Australian professional boxer and former rugby league player and is a former two-time World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Middleweight Champion, an International Boxing Organisation Middleweight Champion, an interim WBA Light Middleweight Champion and a New South Wales State of Origin representative footballer,(d)in 2000 Anthony was named the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Person of the Year and he has also won the Deadly Award as Male Sportsperson of the Year in 2003, 2006 and 2007, (e)Anthony Mundine has a proud history of standing up for Indigenous peoples, and(f)at the 2014 National Indigenous Human Rights Award, an award was presented in his name, the Anthony Mundine Courage Award. 2.That this House congratulates Anthony Mundine for his personal achievements as well as for his contribution to boxing in Australia and notes that The Man lives to fight another day.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2161.Mr Green to move—That the reporting date for the Select Committee on home schooling be extended to Friday 19 December 2014.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2162.Ms Ficarra to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)since its inception in 1979, the Jack Newton Celebrity Classic and Diabetes Corporate Cup have collectively donated over $3 million to the Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation and to diabetes research and care, (b)the Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation (JNJG) was established in 1986 to introduce more young people to the game of golf and to nurture their skills and enjoyment of the sport, (c)the objectives of JNJG are to establish and serve a variety of golf programs for boys and girls that create pathways through the sport and cater for the beginner through to the elite with programs ranging from the introduction of golf in schools through to elite level tournaments, attracting the best from interstate and overseas, (d)the JNJG is a non-profit organisation dependent upon the support and commitment of sponsors and grants from the NSW Government, the NSW Golf Association, Women’s Golf NSW and the major fundraiser, the Jack Newton Celebrity Classic,(e)the JNJG major sponsors include the Kinghorn Foundation, Subaru, Srixon and Titleist, (f)Mr Jack Newton OAM was one of Australia’s most successful golfers in the 1970s and early 1980s who turned professional in 1971 and won his first professional tournament, the Dutch Open, in 1972, (g)Mr Newton achieved several victories winning titles such as the British Matchplay in 1974, the Buick-Goodwrench Open in 1978, and the Australian Open Championship in 1979, (h)in the 1975 Open Championship at Carnoustie in Scotland, Mr Newton lost in a playoff to Tom Watson, having in the third round set a course record of 65, (i)Mr Newton won the PGA Tour of Australia’s Order of Merit in 1979 and finished tied for second at the 1980 Masters Tournament behind the winner Steve Ballesteros, (j)in the 2007 Queen’s Birthday Honours List, Mr Newton was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for outstanding services to golf, particularly through a range of executive, youth development and fundraising roles, (k)Mrs Jackie Newton has been the backbone behind the organisation of the Jack Newton Celebrity Classic and the Diabetes Corporate Cup and the Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation over the last 30 years, assisting extensively with the organisation of the events, mentoring of children and young people and raising money for charitable organisations, and(l)Mr and Mrs Newton have both actively supported and contributed to a range of charitable and sporting organisations over the last 35 years.2.That this House:(a)acknowledges and commends Jackie and Jack Newton OAM for their continued outstanding services over the last 35 years to golf, children and young people and charitable organisations, and(b)acknowledges and commends the work and contribution in our community of the Jack Newton Celebrity Classic and Diabetes Corporate Cup and the Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation. (Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2163.Mr Secord to move—That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents created since 1 April 2011 in the possession, custody or control of the Minister for Health, NSW Health Infrastructure, the NSW Ministry of Health, NSW Treasury, the Treasurer, the Premier and the Department of Premier and Cabinet:(a)all documents, including but not limited to ministerial briefing notes, email correspondence, financial documents, memos, modelling, file notes, meeting papers and meeting minutes relating to Federal Government cuts and closures of preventive health programs including the Australian National Preventive Health Agency, the National Partnership Agreement on Preventive Health and the foetal alcohol spectrum disorders action plan and their impact on New South Wales health and hospital systems particularly New South Wales patients, young people, pregnant women, indigenous people and the elderly, and(b)any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a result of this order of the House.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2164.Mr Clarke to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on Saturday 13 September 2014, His Beatitude, Mar Meelis Zaia AM, Metropolitan of the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East, Diocese of Australia, New Zealand and Lebanon officiated at the opening and consecration of Saints Peter and Paul Church at Cecil Park, and(b)those who attended as guests included:(i)the Honourable Phillip Ruddock MP, Federal Member for Berowra, representing the Honourable Tony Abbott MP, Prime Minister of Australia, (ii)the Honourable Chris Bowen MP, Federal Member for McMahon, Shadow Treasurer, representing the Honourable Bill Shorten MP, Leader of the Federal Opposition,(iii)Mr Andrew Rohan MP, State Member for Smithfield, representing the Honourable Mike Baird, Premier of New South Wales,(iv)Mr Guy Zangari MP, Member for Fairfield, Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Communities, Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation representing the Honourable John Robertson MP, Leader of the New South Wales Opposition as well as Mr Paul Lynch MP, Member for Liverpool, Shadow Attorney-General and Shadow Minister for Justice,(v)Reverend the Honourable Fred Nile MLC, Assistant President of the Legislative Council of New South Wales,(vi)Mr Nick Lalich MP, State Member of Cabramatta,(vii)the Honourable Shaoquett Moselmane, MLC,(viii)His Eminence, Archbishop Mor Malatius Malki Malki of the Syriac Orthodox Church, Patriarchal-Vicariate of Australia and New Zealand,(ix)His Eminence Archbishop Robert Rabbat and Reverend Father Fady Salameh, Melkite Eparchy of Australia and New Zealand,(x)His Eminence Archbishop Mar Djibrael Kassab, Chaldean Eparchy of Oceania,(xi)His Grace Bishop Daniel of the Coptic Orthodox Church, Diocese of Sydney and Affiliated regions,(xii)His Grace Bishop Irinej and Protodeacon Petier Mrakic of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Metropolitanate of Australia and New Zealand,(xiii)Reverend Fathers and Deacons of the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East,(xiv)Councillor Ninos Khoshaba, Fairfield City Council, representing Councillor Frank Carbone, Mayor of Fairfield City Council,(xv)Councillor George Barcha, Deputy Mayor, Fairfield City Council,(xvi)Councillor Zaya Toma, Fairfield City Council,(xvii)Mr Hermiz Shahen, Secretary-General of the Assyrian Universal Alliance,(xviii) Mr David David, President of the Assyrian Australian National Federation,(xix)Mr Dinkha Warda, President and Mr Nabel Karim Vice-President of the Assyrian Australian Association,(xx)Mr Edward Dinka, Deputy-Principal of St Narsai Assyrian Christian College representing the Principal Mr John Haskal,(xxi)leaders and representatives of numerous other Assyrian community organisations,(xxii)Police Superintendent Peter Lennan of the Fairfield Area Command, (xxiii) Mr David Brodie and Mr Andrew Condon, representing Legacy Australia.2.That this House:(a)congratulates clergy and members of the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East on the opening and consecration of their new church, Saints Peter and Paul at Cecil Park, and(b)commends the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East and its members for their ongoing contribution to the religious and community life of the State of New South Wales.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2165.Mr Moselmane to move—1.That this House notes that: (a)the Council of Australian Palestinians commemorated Palestinian National Day at the NSW Parliament on 14 November 2014, hosted by the Honourable Peter Primrose MLC,(b)guest speakers included Mr Tony Issa MP, representing the Premier, the Leader of the Opposition, the Honourable John Robertson MP, the Honourable Amanda Fazio MLC, the Honourable Lynda Voltz MLC and the Honourable Shaoquett Moselmane MLC, together with many distinguished community representatives and guests including Pakistani, Chilean and Philippine consular representatives,(c)this commemoration coincided with the 15 November 1988 proclamation of an independent state of Palestine by the Palestine National Council (PNC) at a meeting in Algiers, (d)this created a remarkable opportunity for peace under the policy of a two state solution, and(e)in this Palestinian Declaration of Independence, the PNC accepted the United Nations General Assembly’s Partition Resolution 181(II) of 1947, which called for the creation of the State of Israel side-by-side with a Palestinian State, together with an international trusteeship for the City of Jerusalem. 2.That this House notes the significance of the National Day of Palestine and congratulates the Council of Australian Palestinians on their support for a two state solution.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2166.Ms Ficarra to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)Dr Jenny May of Tamworth has recently been named the Telstra Rural Doctors Association of Australia’s (RDAA) Rural Doctor of the Year in recognition of her outstanding contribution to rural health on a local, regional and national level, (b)Dr May has worked as a GP for nearly 25 years, while at the same time teaching, conducting research and taking on leadership roles within the rural medical community, (c)Dr May was instrumental in the development of Peel Health Care, a corporate practice that pioneered a community led practice model, (d)Dr May is the Clinical Dean of the University of Newcastle’s Department of Rural Health, and is responsible for supporting 32 medical students studying at the Rural Clinical School in Tamworth and has trained and mentored countless young doctors, and has published numerous academic papers and presentations, (e)Dr May is completing her PhD studying recruitment and retention issues affecting regional centres for both specialists and GPs, and(f)Dr May’s advocacy roles have included Chair of the RDAA Female Doctors Group and past Chair of the National Rural Health Alliance, member of the National Lead Clinicians Group as well as the National Dental Advisory Council.2.That this House acknowledges and commends Dr Jenny May for her deep passion for clinical work, outstanding commitment to her patients, and exemplary service to improving the health of all rural Australians through her advocacy work.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2167.Mr Moselmane to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on 28 October 2014, the NSW Chef Association held its Charity Gala Dinner in support of the Indo-Chinese Elderly Hostel, attended by many distinguished members of the Australian Chinese Community,(b)the Indo-Chinese Elderly Hostel was built to meet culturally specific needs of the aged population from Cambodia, China, Laos, Vietnam and South East Asian countries, and(c)the Hostel commenced operations at Bonnyrigg in October 2003 with 30 beds and currently provides accommodation and care to 88 frail aged members of the Indo-Chinese and Chinese communities. 2.That this House congratulates the NSW Chef Association and the Board of Committee and the Indo-Chinese Elderly Hostel on its 10 year anniversary and services to the Indo-Chinese and Chinese Australian communities.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2168.Dr Faruqi to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on 4 March 2014, this House ordered the production of documents relating to the WestConnex Business Case, including ‘all drafts and the final version of the Business Case and any related materials prepared by Sydney Motorways Project Office, Roads and Maritime Services or consultants engaged by Roads and Maritime Services’, (b)on 25 March 2014, the House received a return to order which did not include any drafts or the final version of the Business Case,(c)the covering letter to the return to order from the Acting Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet stated that “I note that Cabinet documents are not produced in response to resolutions under Standing Order 52”.2.That this House notes the following judgements by Chief Justice Spigelman and Justices Meagher and Priestley in the Court of Appeal in Egan v Chadwick (1999) concerning cabinet documents:Spigelman CJ held that it is not reasonably necessary for the proper exercise of the functions of the Council to call for documents the production of which would conflict with the doctrine of collective ministerial responsibility by revealing the ‘actual deliberations of Cabinet’; that a distinction must be made between documents which disclose the actual deliberations within cabinet and those which are described as “Cabinet documents”, but which are in the nature of reports or submissions prepared for the assistance of cabinet; and that the production of documents prepared outside cabinet for submission to cabinet may, or may not, depending on their content, be inconsistent with the doctrine of collective ministerial responsibility to cabinet, Meagher JA took the view that the immunity of cabinet documents from production was ‘complete’, arguing that the Legislative Council could not compel their production without subverting the doctrine of responsible government, but without exploring the distinction between different types of cabinet documents drawn by Spigelman CJ, andPriestley JA took a different view, noting that a court has ‘the power to compel production to itself even of Cabinet documents’ and that the ‘function and status of the Council in the system of government in New South Wales require and justify the same degree of trust being reposed in the Council’, and that ‘notwithstanding the great respect that must be paid to such incidents of responsible government as cabinet confidentiality and collective responsibility, no legal right to absolute secrecy is given to any group of men and women in government’. 3.That this House further notes that in evaluating a disputed claim of privilege on documents returned to an order of the House in 2005, the Hon Terrence Cole AO, RFD, QC, stated that: “In assessing a claim for public interest immunity in relation to “Cabinet documents”, a distinction is to be drawn between: (a) true Cabinet documents, that is, those documents which disclose the actual deliberations of Cabinet; and (b) Cabinet documents, that is, reports or submissions prepared for the assistance of Cabinet. A claim for privilege for true Cabinet documents will always be upheld. … When privilege is claimed for other Cabinet documents, a judgement process is required to weigh the competing public interests”.4.That this House further notes that in its October 2009 report entitled ‘The 2009 Mt Penny return to order’, the Privileges Committee:stated that ‘… the Committee does not necessarily accept that Egan v Chadwick is the final word on this matter, and that the Council does not have the power to order cabinet documents. The three Justices in Egan v Chadwick, Spigelman, Meagher and Priestly, took significantly different approaches to this issue. The Committee believes that the dissenting judgment of Justice Priestley is instructive’, and specifically rejected the definition of ‘cabinet information’ in the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 as an appropriate definition of cabinet documents for the purposes of responding to orders for papers made by the Legislative Council under standing order 52.5.That under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 7 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents created since 1 April 2011 in the possession, custody or control of the Premier, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Minister for Planning, the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, the Minister for Roads and Ports, Roads and Maritime Services or the Treasurer relating to the Business Case for the WestConnex Project:all drafts and the final version of the Business Case prepared by Sydney Motorways Project Office, Roads and Maritime Services or consultants engaged by Roads and Maritime Services, andany legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a result of this order of the House.6.That in the event that any documents are not provided to the House in response to this order on the basis of a claim of cabinet confidentiality, the return identify how the provision of those documents to the House would breach the immunity attaching to cabinet documents as variously articulated in Egan v Chadwick. 7.That this House regards failure to comply fully with an order of this House for the production of documents as an unacceptable interference with the capacity of this House to fulfil its constitutional roles.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2169.Mr Clarke to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on 26 September 2014, the Hindu Council of Australia held a celebration of the Festival of Deepavali in Martin Place, Sydney,(b)the Festival of Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is widely celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs worldwide and symbolises the victory of good over evil and light over dark, and(c)the Hindu Council of Australia is a national body representing Australians of the Hindu faith and has been celebrating the Festival of Deepavali in Australia since 1999.2.That this House:(a)congratulates the Hindu Council of Australia on the successful holding of its celebration of the Festival of Deepavali in Martin Place, Sydney on 26 September 2014, and(b)commends the Hindu and Sikh communities for their ongoing contribution to the religious life of our state.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2170.Mr Moselmane to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)2MFM Muslim Community Radio was established in 1995 and recently celebrated 20 years of community service,(b)2MFM is a multicultural and multilingual Islamic radio station that broadcasts to Sydney’s broader community while specifically catering to the needs of the Islamic community of Sydney,(c)Muslim Community Radio currently broadcasts 24 hours, 365 days a year covering all Islamic events, with programs primarily transmitted in Arabic, English and programs in other community languages evolving in pace with demand, (d)Muslim Community Radio depends on the listeners’ support rather than the commercial sector and this policy upholds the station’s principle of objectivity in reporting and ensures that community needs remain paramount over commercial imperatives, and(e)this state of financial independence reserves for Muslim Community Radio the privilege of establishing policies, producing programs and concluding administrative decisions based on the needs and interests of the community. 2.That this House notes that support of Muslim Community Radio is significant to our cultural diversity and congratulates Muslim Community Radio 2MFM on 20 years of broadcasting service.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2171.Dr Faruqi to move—That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 to prohibit the use of cages for laying fowl and the practice of trimming or removing the beaks of fowl.(Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Restrictions on Fowl Keeping) Bill)(Notice given 18 November 2014)2172.Ms Ficarra to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on 11 November 2014, in support of the Australian Children’s Music Foundation, the Patron, Professor the Honourable Marie Bashir AD CVO, and Sir Nicholas Shehadie, hosted a celebration to honour and mark the 80th birthday of Australian Tennis legend, Ken Rosewall AM MBE,(b)Mr Rosewall is a former world top-ranking amateur and professional tennis player who won a record 25 tennis majors including eight Grand Slam singles titles and, before the Open Era, a record 15 Pro Slam titles and a record 35 major finals overall,(c)Mr Rosewall won the Pro Grand Slam in 1963 and won nine grand slams in doubles, including a double grand slam,(d)Mr Rosewall is considered one of the top male tennis players of all time,(e)Mr Rosewall was the World No. 1 tennis player for a number of years in the early 1960s and was ranked among the top 20 players, amateur or professional, every year from 1952 to 1977,(f)Mr Rosewall is the only player to have simultaneously held Pro Grand Slam titles on three different surfaces, achieving this feat in 1962–1963,(g)at the 1971 Australian Open Mr Rosewall became the first male player during the open era to win a Grand Slam tournament without dropping a set,(h)at the Australian Championship, Mr Rosewall was Singles Champion in 1953, 1955, 1971 and 1972 and Doubles Champion in 1953, 1956 and 1972, at the French Open was Singles Champion in 1953 and 1968 and Doubles Champion in 1953 and 1968, at Wimbledon was Doubles Champion in 1953 and 1956, at the US National Championship was Singles Champion in 1956 and 1970, Doubles Champion in 1956 and 1969 and Mixed Doubles Champion in 1956,(i)Mr Rosewall was a Davis Cup team member in 1953 to 1956, 1973 and 1975,(j)in the Queen’s Birthday Honours of 1971, Mr Rosewall was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) and in the Australia Day Honours List of 1979, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM),(k)Mr Rosewall was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island in 1980,(l)in 1985, Mr Rosewall was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame and has also been named an Australian Living Treasure,(m)the Australian Children’s Music Foundation is a charity that provides free music education and instruments to the disadvantaged and indigenous children at risk and youth in schools, remote communities and juvenile justice centres across Australia,(n)Ambassadors of the Australian Children’s Music Foundation include Rachael Beck, Tony Briggs, Liam Burrows, Justine Clarke, Toni Collette, Russell Crowe, Latifa, Luke Darcy, Amy Dickson, Ian ‘Dicko’ Dickson, Natasha Duarté, Lucy Durack, George Ellis, Tim Freedman, Ellis Hall, Rob Mills, Mirusia, Peter Northcote, Leo Sayer, Danielle Spencer, Richard Tognetti and John Waters, and(o)Board Members of the Australian Children’s Music Foundation include Don Spencer OAM, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Hilary Hannam, Chair, Michael Conway, Ian Dicko Dickson, Tim Freedman, Kieran Lane, Melanie Mossman, Blainey North, Shelly Rafferty, Brian Russell, Danielle Spencer, Brian Wexham and Geoff Wilson.2.That this House:(a)acknowledges and commends Mr Ken Rosewall AM MBE on his outstanding career in tennis and continued service to sporting and charitable organisations,(b)extends its congratulations and best wishes to Mr Rosewall on the occasion of his 80th birthday, and(c)acknowledges and commends the Australian Children’s Music Foundation, its Board, Patron, Ambassadors and teachers for their commitment to provide free music education and instruments to indigenous children and the disadvantaged in schools, remote communities and juvenile justice centres across Australia.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2173.Mr Clarke to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on Saturday 15 November 2014, at Darling Harbour Sydney, the Australian Hellenic Educational Progressive Association celebrated its foundation 80 years ago with a Charity Ball in support of the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation,(b)the Association, which was founded in Australia in 1934, promotes Hellenism, civic responsibility, individual and family excellence and has a commitment to humanity, freedom, democracy, philanthropy and education, and(c)guests who attended the ball included:(i)Reverend Father Scoutas, representing His Eminence, Archbishop Stylianos, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia,(ii)Mr Nickolas Varvaris MP, Federal Member for Barton, representing the Honourable Tony Abbot MP, Prime Minister of Australia,(iii)Mr Matt Thistlethwaite MP, Federal Member for Kingsford Smith, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Immigration, representing the Honourable Bill Shorten MP, Leader of the Federal Opposition,(iv)Mr Mark Coure MP, Member for Oatley, representing the Honourable Mike Baird MP, Premier of New South Wales,(v)the Honourable Sophie Cotsis MLC, Shadow Minister for Local Government, Housing and the Status of Women, representing the Honourable John Robertson MP, Leader of the Opposition,(vi)the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice,(vii)the Honourable Shaoquett Moselmane MLC,(viii)Mr Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron, Shadow Minister for Emergency Services and Shadow Minister for Ports,(ix)Dr Stavros Kyrimis, Consul-General of Greece in Sydney,(x)Mr Jeremy Spinak, President of the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies,(xi)Mr Hermiz Shahen, Deputy Secretary-General of the Assyrian Universal Alliance,(xii)Mr David David, President of the Assyrian Australian National Federation,(xiii)Mr Vaianos Oreopoulos-Kelenis, Commercial Attache, Consulate-General of Greece in Sydney,(xiv)Councillor Angela Vithoulkas, City of Sydney,(xv)Councillor Sam Stratikopoulos, Kogarah City Council,(xvi)Councillor Petros Kalligas, Rockdale City Council,(xvii)Councillor Peter Poulos, Rockdale City Council,(xviii) Councillor Michael Nagi, Rockdale City Council,(xix)Councillor Nicholas Mickovski, Rockdale City Council,(xx)Councillor Nick Katris, Kogarah City Council,(xxi)Councillor Nicholas Aroney, Kogarah City Council,(xxii)Councillor George Katsambaris, Kogarah City Council,(xxiii) Councillor Anthony Andrews, Randwick City Council,(xxiv) Councillor Harry Stavrinos, Randwick City Council,(xxv)Councillor Bill Mouroukas, Waverley Municipal Council,(xxvi) leaders and representatives of other Australian Hellenic organisations, including the Lemnos 1915 Commemorative Committee and the Pan-Macedonian Association of NSW.2.That this House:(a)congratulates Mr Yiannis Kallimanis, Grand President, New South Wales and New Zealand, and the Committee of the Order of the Australian Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, New South Wales and New Zealand branch, on the occasion of its 80th anniversary charity ball, and(b)commends the Association for its 80 years of service to the ideals of Hellenism, to the Hellenic-Australian community and to the wider Australian community.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2174.Mr Clarke to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on Sunday 10 August 2014, the Assyrian Australian National Federation and Assyrian Universal Alliance jointly hosted Assyrian Martyrs and Genocide Day at the Edessa Reception Hall, St Hurmizd’s Cathedral, and(b)guests at the event included:(i)His Beatitude Mar Meelis Zaia, Metropolitan of the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East, Diocese of Australia, New Zealand and Lebanon,(ii)Reverend Fathers Ninos Eliya and Yousip Gazrawi of the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East,(iii)the Honourable Chris Bowen MP, Federal Member for McMahon and Shadow Treasurer of Australia,(iv)Mr Craig Kelly MP, Federal Member for Hughes,(v)Reverend the Honourable Fred Nile MLC, Assistant President of the Legislative Council of New South Wales,(vi)the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice,(vii)the Honourable Paul Green MLC,(viii)the Honourable Marie Ficarra MLC,(ix)Mr Guy Zangari MP, Member for Fairfield, Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Communities and Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation,(x)Mr Andrew Rohan MP, Member for Smithfield,(xi)Mrs Tanya Davies MP, Member for Mulgoa.2.That this House commends:(a)the organisers of Assyrian Martyrs and Genocide Day held on 10 August 2014, and(b)the Assyrian-Australian community for its ongoing contribution to New South Wales.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2175.Mr Clarke to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on Sunday 29 June 2014, the Young Assyrians, the youth branch of the Assyrian Universal Alliance in Australia, hosted the 4th Annual Assyria Day Conference at the Ninevah Club, Bonnyrigg, and(b)guests attending the conference included:(i)the Honourable Chris Bowen MP, Federal Member for McMahon, representing the Honourable Bill Shorten, Leader of the Opposition,(ii)the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice,(iii)Mrs Tanya Davies MP, Member for Mulgoa,(iv)Councillor Frank Carbone, Mayor of Fairfield City Council,(v)Mr Alexander Ryvchin, Director of Public Affairs of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry,(vi)Mr Hermiz Shahen, Deputy Secretary-General of the Assyrian Universal Alliance,(vii)Mr David David, President of the Assyrian Australian National Federation.2.That this House:(a)congratulates the Young Assyrians, the youth branch of the Assyrian Universal Alliance, on organising and holding the 4th Annual Assyria Day Conference, and(b)sends its regards and best wishes to the Assyrian-Australian community and commends it for its ongoing contribution to New South Wales.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2176.Mr Clarke to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on Tuesday 16 September 2014 the 19th Annual Genocide Commemoration was held in the Theatrette at the Parliament of New South Wales jointly organised by the Australian Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and the Hellenic Genocide Commemorative Committee, and(b)guests at the commemoration included:(i)the Honourable Sophie Cotsis MLC, Shadow Minister for Local Government, Housing and the Status of Women and Parliamentary Host, representing the Honourable John Roberson MP, Leader of the Opposition,(ii)the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Minister for Transport,(iii)Reverend the Honourable Fred Nile MLC, Assistant President of the Legislative Council of New South Wales,(iv)the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice,(v)Mr Dimitri Kepreotis, Vice-President of the Inter-Committee Council of the Greek Arch-diocese of Australia representing His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia,(vi)Dr Stavros Kyrimis, Consul-General of Greece in Sydney,(vii)Reverend Father Nicholas Tsouloukidis,(viii)Mr John Theodoridis and Mr Nick Lambros representing the Order of the Hellenic Educational Progressive Association,(ix)representatives of the Jewish, Armenian and Assyrian communities,(x)representatives of numerous Hellenic community organisations.2.That this House:(a)commends the Australian Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and the Hellenic Genocide Commemorative Committee for their organising of the 19th Annual Genocide Commemoration and for their ongoing work against genocide, and(b)states its own strong opposition to all forms of genocide.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2177.Mr Clarke to move—1.That this House notes that:(a)on Sunday 3 August 2014, the Interim Council of Assyrian Organisations in Sydney held a fundraising event at St John’s Park raising in excess of $38,000 to support the humanitarian relief effort in Iraq that is being conducted by the Assyrian Church of the East and the Assyrian Aid Society,(b)the Interim Council of Assyrian Organisations in Sydney, consisting of 18 Assyrian-Australian community organisations, was formed in July 2014 to assist refugees and other victims affected by the ongoing violence and civil unrest in Iraq, and(c)guests at the fundraising event included:(i)the Honourable Chris Bowen MP, Federal Member for McMahon and Shadow Treasurer, representing the Honourable Bill Shorten, Leader of the Federal Opposition,(ii)the Honourable David Clarke, MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice,(iii)Reverend Fathers Ashur Lazar and Mooshi Barkho, representing the Assyrian Church of the East,(iv)representatives of the 18 Assyrian organisations who formed the Interim Council.2.That this House:(a)commends the Interim Council of Assyrian Organisations in Sydney, the Assyrian Church of the East Relief Fund and the Assyrian Aid Society for their ongoing efforts to assist those adversely affected by ongoing violence and civil unrest in Iraq, and(b)sends its heartfelt condolences to the Assyrian-Australian community and others in Australia who have family and friends suffering in Iraq as a result of recent events. (Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)2178.Ms Ficarra to move—1.That this House notes:(a)the important contribution that the University of Sydney makes to the education and research in the Australian and international community, (b)the role of the Senate in governing all aspects of the University of Sydney, and(c)the retirement of the following Fellows of the Senate:(i)Alan Cameron AO who retires on the 31 December 2014,(ii)James Flynn who retires on 30 November 2014.2.That this House acknowledges and commends:(a)Deputy Chancellor Alan Cameron AO for his 10 years of outstanding service to the University community and his six years of service and leadership as Deputy Chancellor, and(b)Mr James Flynn for his three years of outstanding service to the University community and his involvement in all parts of the University community.(Notice given 18 November 2014—expires Notice Paper No. 38)-7981953175**Council bill____________________Committee Reports—Orders of the Day(Debate on committee reports takes precedence after Questions on Tuesdays until 6.30 pm according to sessional order.)Select Committee on greyhound racing in New South Wales: First Report entitled “Greyhound racing in New South Wales: First Report”, dated March 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (18 November 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That the House take note of the report—Ms Voltz speaking. (5 minutes remaining)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters: Report No. 4/55 entitled “Inquiry into the 2012 Local Government elections”, dated March 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (6 May 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That the House take note of the report—Mr Borsak speaking. (15 minutes remaining)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)Privileges Committee: Report No. 70 entitled “Recommendations of the ICAC regarding aspects of the Code of Conduct for Members, the interest disclosure regime and a parliamentary investigator”, dated June 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (17 June 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Khan: That the House take note of the report—Mr Khan speaking. (12 minutes remaining)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)Committee on the Health Care Complaints Commission: Report No. 4/55 entitled “Review of the 2012-2013 Annual Report of the Health Care Complaints Commission”, dated June 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (18 June 2014) of the question on the motion of Ms Westwood: That the House take note of the report—Ms Westwood speaking. (15 minutes remaining)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)General Purpose Standing Committee No. 1: Report No. 40 entitled “Allegations of bullying in WorkCover NSW”, dated June 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (19 June 2014) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That the House take note of the report—Revd Mr Nile speaking. (14 minutes remaining)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)Select Committee on the sale of the Currawong Property at Pittwater: Report entitled “Sale of the Currawong Property at Pittwater”, dated June 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (2 July 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Brown: That the House take note of the report—Mr Brown speaking. (15 minutes remaining)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)Standing Committee on Law and Justice: Report No. 51 entitled “Twelfth review of the exercise of the functions of the Motor Accidents Authority”, dated July 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (12 August 2014 ) of the question on the motion of Mr Clarke: That the House take note of the report—Mr Clarke speaking. (15 minutes remaining)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)Standing Committee on Law and Justice: Report No. 52 entitled “Fifth review of the exercise of the functions of the Lifetime Care and Support Authority”, dated July 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (12 August 2014 ) of the question on the motion of Mr Clarke: That the House take note of the report—Mr Clarke speaking. (15 minutes remaining)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)Select Committee on the impact of gambling: Report entitled “The impact of gambling”, dated August 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (14 August 2014) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That the House take note of the report—Revd Mr Nile speaking. (12 minutes remaining)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)Committee on the Ombudsman, the Police Integrity Commission and the Crime Commission: Report No. 8/55 entitled “2014 General Meetings”, dated August 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (10 September 2014) of the question on the motion of Mrs Mitchell: That the House take note of the report—Mrs Mitchell speaking. (15 minutes remaining)Standing Committee on Law and Justice: Report No.53 entitled “Review of the exercise of the functions of the Workers’ Compensation (Dust Diseases) Board”, dated September 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (10 September 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Clarke: That the House take note of the report—Mr Clarke speaking. (15 minutes remaining)Select Committee on social, public and affordable housing: Report entitled “Social, public and affordable housing”, dated September 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (10 September 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Green: That the House take note of the report—Mr Green speaking. (7 minutes remaining)Standing Committee on Law and Justice: Report No. 54 entitled “Review of the exercise of the functions of the WorkCover Authority”, dated September 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (17 September 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Clarke: That the House take note of the report—Mr Clarke speaking. (15 minutes remaining)Joint Select Committee on sentencing of child sexual assault offenders: Report No. 1/55 entitled “Every sentence tells a story—Report on sentencing of child sexual assault offenders”, dated October 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (14 October 2014) of the question on the motion of Mrs Pavey: That the House take note of the report—Mrs Pavey speaking. (15 minutes remaining)Committee on the Independent Commission Against Corruption: Report No. 5/55 entitled “Review of the 2012-2013 annual reports of the Independent Commission Against Corruption and the Inspector of the Independent Commission Against Corruption”, dated September 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (14 October 2014) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That the House take note of the report—Revd Mr Nile speaking. (13 minutes remaining)Select Committee on greyhound racing in New South Wales: Second Report entitled “Greyhound Racing in New South Wales: Second Report”, dated October 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (16 October 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That the House take note of the report—Mr Borsak speaking. (15 minutes remaining)Committee on Children and Young People: Report No. 3/55 entitled “Review of the 2012-2013 Annual Report of the Commission for Children and Young People”, dated October 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (21 October 2014) of the question on the motion of Ms Barham: That the House take note of the report—Ms Barham speaking. (15 minutes remaining)Standing Committee on State Development: Report No. 38 entitled “Regional aviation services”, dated October 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (23 October 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Colless: That the House take note of the report—Mr Colless speaking. (11 minutes remaining)General Purpose Standing Committee No. 5: Report No. 39 entitled “Budget Estimates 2014-2015”, dated October 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (23 October 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Brown: That the House take note of the report—Mr Brown speaking. (15 minutes remaining)Joint Standing Committee on Road Safety (Staysafe): Report No. 4/55 entitled “Speed zoning and its impact on the demerit points scheme”, dated November 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (4 November 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Colless: That the House take note of the report—Mr Colless speaking. (15 minutes remaining)Joint Standing Committee on the Office of the Valuer General: Report No. 3/55 entitled “Report on the Ninth General Meeting with the Valuer General”, dated November 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (6 November 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Lynn: That the House take note of the report—Mr Lynn speaking. (15 minutes remaining)Privileges Committee: Report No. 71 entitled “A revised memorandum of understanding with the ICAC relating to the execution of search warrants on members’ premises”, dated November 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (11 November 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Khan: That the House take note of the report—Mr Khan speaking. (12 minutes remaining)Privileges Committee: Report No. 72 entitled “The Crown Casino VIP Gaming Management Agreement”, dated November 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (11 November 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Khan: That the House take note of the report—Mr Khan speaking. (13 minutes remaining)Standing Committee on Social Issues: Report No. 49 entitled “Legacy Report: 55th Parliament”, dated November 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (12 November 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Blair: That the House take note of the report—Mr Blair speaking. (14 minutes remaining)Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters: Report No. 5/55 entitled “Preparations for the 2015 NSW State Election”, dated November 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (12 November 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That the House take note of the report—Mr Borsak speaking. (15 minutes remaining)Standing Committee on Law and Justice: Report No. 56 entitled “Legacy Report: 55th Parliament”, dated November 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (13 November 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Clarke: That the House take note of the report—Mr Clarke speaking. (13 minutes remaining)Standing Committee on State Development: Report No. 39 entitled “Legacy Report:55th Parliament”, dated November 2014: resumption of the adjourned debate (13 November 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Colless: That the House take note of the report—Mr Colless speaking. (13 minutes remaining)____________________Budget Estimates—Take Note Debate(Debate on Budget Estimates takes precedence after debate on committee reports on Tuesdays until 7.00 pm according to sessional order)1.Budget Estimates 2014-2015: resumption of interrupted debate (12 August 2014) of the question on the motion of Mr Gay: That the House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers for the financial year 2014-2015—Mr Pearce speaking. (8 minutes remaining)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)____________________Bills referred to Select or Standing Committees-798195-3810**1.Education Amendment (Ethics Classes Repeal) Bill 2011Referred to General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2 on 11 November 2011 for inquiry and report.(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)2Fair Trading Amendment (Ticket Reselling) Bill 2014:(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)Referred to General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4 on 10 September 2014 for inquiry and report.-798195635**Council bill____________________Contingent Notices of Motions1.TAKE NOTE OF PAPERContingent on the President, a Minister, any member or the Clerk tabling any report or document, member to move after notices of motions: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow the moving of a motion forthwith “That the House take note of the paper (to be stated).”2.INSTRUCTION TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLEContingent on a motion being agreed to for the second reading of any bill: That standing orders be suspended to allow the moving of a motion forthwith for an instruction to the committee of the whole in relation to the bill.3.PRECEDENCE OF ITEM OF BUSINESSContingent on the President calling on any notice of motion or the Clerk being called upon to read any order of the day: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow the moving of a motion forthwith that a particular order of the day or motion on the Notice Paper be called on forthwith.4.PASSING OF BILL THROUGH ALL STAGESContingent on any bill being presented by the Legislative Assembly to the Legislative Council for its concurrence and having been read by the Council for the first time: That standing orders be suspended to allow the passing of the bill through all its remaining stages during the present or any one sitting of the House.5.CONDUCT OF BUSINESS OF THE HOUSEContingent on the House on any day concluding its consideration of any item of business and prior to the House proceeding to the consideration of another item of business: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow the moving of a motion forthwith relating to the conduct of the business of the House.6.PRECEDENCE OF BUSINESS AFTER PRAYERSContingent on the President having read the prayers: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow the moving of a motion forthwith that a particular order of the day or motion on the Notice Paper be called on forthwith.Given by:Ms FazioMr FoleyMr GallacherMr GayDr Kaye Mr Pearce(Notice given 4 May 2011) Mr AjakaMr BorsakMr BrownMr BuckinghamMr CollessMs CotsisMr DonnellyMs FicarraMr LynnMr Mason-CoxMr MoselmaneRevd Mr NileMrs Pavey Dr PhelpsMr PrimroseMs SharpeMr ShoebridgeMr VeitchMs VoltzMs Westwood(Notice given 5 May 2011)Ms Barham(Notice given 24 May 2011)Mr SearleMr Secord(Notice given 14 June 2011)Mr Whan(Notice given 2 August 2011)Mr Green(Notice given 5 August 2011)Mr Clarke(Notice given 9 September 2011)Mr Wong(Notice given 18 June 2013)Dr Faruqi(Notice given 26 June 2013)Mr Blair Ms CusackMiss GardinerMr KhanMr MacDonaldMrs Maclaren-JonesMrs Mitchell(Notice given 15 May 2014)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)7.PRECEDENCE OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESSContingent on the President calling on any notice of motion or the Clerk being called upon to read any order of the day: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow the moving of a motion forthwith that a particular order of the day on the Notice Paper of government business be called on forthwith.8.CENSURE OF MINISTERContingent on any Minister failing to table documents in accordance with an order of the House: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow a motion to be moved forthwith for censure of the Minister. 9.CONTEMPT OF HOUSEContingent on any Minister failing to table documents in accordance with an order of the House: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow a motion to be moved forthwith adjudging the Minister guilty of a contempt of the House for failure to comply with that order.Given by:Ms FazioMr FoleyDr Kaye(Notice given 4 May 2011)Mr BorsakMr BrownMr BuckinghamMs CotsisMr DonnellyMr MoselmaneRevd Mr NileMr PrimroseMs SharpeMr ShoebridgeMr VeitchMs VoltzMs Westwood(Notice given 5 May 2011)Ms Barham(Notice given 24 May 2011)Mr SearleMr Secord(Notice given 14 June 2011)Mr Whan(Notice given 2 August 2011)Mr Green(Notice given 5 August 2011)Mr Wong(Notice given 18 June 2013)Dr Faruqi(Notice given 26 June 2013)(Restored by resolution, Tuesday 9 September 2014)Bills Discharged, Laid Aside, Negatived or WithdrawnIndustrial Relations Amendment (Dispute Orders) Bill 2012 Order discharged and bill withdrawn, 10 September 2014.Petroleum (Onshore) Amendment Bill 2013 Order discharged, 10 September 2014.Energy Legislation Amendment (Retail Price Deregulation) Bill 2014 Order discharged, 10 September 2014.§ Transport Administration Amendment (Rail Trails Community Management) Bill 2014 Second reading negatived 16 October 2014§ Native Vegetation Amendment Bill 2014Third reading negatived 11 November 2014.Payroll Tax Rebate Scheme (Jobs Action Plan) Amendment (Fresh Start Support) Bill 2014Order discharged, 12 November 2014.§ Private Members’ Public BillDavid BluntClerk of the Parliaments Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales ................
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