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PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
2003-04
FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-THIRD PARLIAMENT
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QUESTIONS
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ANSWERS
no. 76
Wednesday 12 May 2004
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(The Questions and Answers Paper is published for each sitting day and will contain, by number and title, all unanswered questions, together with questions to which answers have been received on the previous sitting day and any new questions. Consequently the full text of any question will be printed only twice: when notice is given; and, when answered.)
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|Q. & A. No. 73 |9 June 2004 |
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|Q. & A. No. 74 |10 June 2004 |
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Notice of Question given on the date shown
6 APRIL 2004
(Paper No. 71)
*1934 SOFTWARE TENDER—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Assistant Treasurer, and Minister for the Central Coast—
(1) Which computer software company currently provides the NSW Government with software for the collation of electoral results for:
(a) State elections?
(b) local government elections?
(2) Was this service put out to tender by the NSW Government?
(3) If so, when was this service tendered for?
(4) How many companies applied to provide this service in the initial tender process?
(5) What was the accepted tender price?
(6) When does the contract expire?
Answer—
I am advised by the Premier that the answer to the Honourable Member’s question is:
(1) (a) First State Computing (a then NSW Government owned service provider) adapted a system from the Australian Electoral Commission to manage data associated with the NSW Legislative Council (LC) elections. It was first used in 1999 and was further upgraded for the 2003 LC elections to cater for legislative changes and to allow its use in Local Government elections. The State Electoral Office currently has a contract with LogicaCMG for support of this system during the recent Local Government 2004 elections.
(b) The LC system (as described at (a) above) was enhanced to suit the counting of Local Government (LG) elections. The enhanced system managed the recent 2004 LG elections but only for those Councils which had “above the line” voting and where there were three or more to be elected. The remainder of Council elections were processed locally by Returning Officers and their results were recorded into an Excel spreadsheet based system developed by the Office specifically for that purpose.
(2) to (6) The development, enhancement and support of this system was undertaken using State Contracts Control Board contracts. Three tenders were offered. Each tender received responses from two companies. All contracts have expired.
*1936 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE BUDGET—Mr Hartcher to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
(1) What is planned in the maintenance program (for the next 5 years) for schools in the electorate of Gosford?
(2) What is the total maintenance budget (in the Gosford electorate) broken down per school, per year, for:
(a) 2004-05?
(b) 2005-06?
(c) 2006-07?
(d) 2007-08?
(e) 2008-09?
(3) What was the total maintenance budget (in the Gosford electorate) broken down per school, per year, for:
(a) 1999-2000?
(b) 2000-01?
(c) 2001-02?
(d) 2002-03?
(e) 2003-04?
Answer—
With respect to maintenance, the Department of Education and Training allocates funding by contract packages, which is based on school education areas, and not to individual schools. All schools in the Gosford electorate have and will continue to have some work undertaken as a result of this funding.
An indication of the funding and time frame for the inclusion of individual projects in a forward program cannot be provided, as it is not possible to pre-empt the deliberations of the Budget Committee in the formulation of the annual State Budget.
*1937 ACCESS TO REPORT—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Health—
Given correspondence to Mrs Lyn Tonkin from (i) Dr Stephen Christley, CEO of the Northern Sydney Area Health Service dated 24 June 2002 and (ii) Dr Mark Parish, General Manager of the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital and Community Health Services dated 17 January 2003 make reference to a report of a “formal review” or “subsequent investigation” of an incident at Hornsby Hospital on 30 April 1998, why is Mrs Tonkin being denied access to the report?
Answer—
I am advised that in accordance with a Health Care Complaints Commission recommendation of conciliation, Northern Sydney Area Health Service (NSAH) has met with Mrs Tonkin on numerous occasions without being able to resolve her concerns despite all parties acting in good faith. The first internal review of the issues was conducted informally and there was no documented outcome that could be provided to Mrs Tonkin.
A second review was conducted in early 2004. Mrs Tonkin was kept fully informed of the investigation process and received a copy of the investigation report.
Northern Sydney Area Health Service has also written to Mrs Tonkin formally apologizing for unresolved issues regarding her care at the time of her admission to Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital in April 1998.
I am advised that Mrs Tonkin still has unresolved concerns and as such NSAHS and Mrs Tonkin have agreed jointly to write to the Health Care Complaints Commission seeking further assistance in resolving matters of continuing concern to Mrs Tonkin.
*1938 FIREARMS REGISTRY—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—
In relation to Firearms Registry resources as at 6 April 2004:
(1) How many firearms applications have been received by the Firearms Registry?
(2) How many permanent staff are employed and how many casual/part time staff are employed to process the applications?
(3) How many firearms applications have been processed?
(4) Are firearms applications being processed in date received order and, if so, up to what date received have applications been processed?
(5) How many fulltime and casual/part time staff service incoming calls on the firearms registry 1300 362 562 number?
(6) What is the average waiting time for a caller wishing to speak to an operator?
(7) Have callers been advised that the best time to call if they wish to have their call answered by an operator is before 9am Tuesday – Thursday, and if so why?
Answer—
(1) Since when?
(2) The NSW Firearms Registry has been allocated an additional $2.9 million to fund the recruitment of new staff to deal with the workloads they currently face. I am advised that of those positions, NSW Police have advertised all but one. New premises have been identified to accommodate the increase.
(4) See (2).
(5) The average varies from week to week.
(6) Some licensees have been advised to call when the call centre is least busy.
*1939 SENIOR POLICE ALLEGATIONS—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—
In relation to the allegations against Superintendent Paul Lowe:
(1) Will you detail the nature of the allegations?
(2) Will you explain why the investigation was not made public for over a year?
(3) Will you change the process of investigating serious allegations against senior police officers to ensure transparency and openness?
Answer—
(1) – (3) The Commissioner of Police advises me that former Superintendent Paul Lowe has been dismissed from NSW Police pursuant to S181D of the Police Act 1990. The Police Act 1990 provides for management action to be taken against any police officer who no longer retains the confidence of the Commissioner.
*1943 WEED MITIGATION—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
(1) What is the policy for weed mitigation on rail property?
(2) When will weeds on rail land along the Pacific Highway through the length of the Hornsby electorate be removed?
Answer—
I am advised:
Throughout the metropolitan rail network, the Rail Infrastructure Corporation (RIC) has a range of Regional Vegetation Management Plans in place. These Plans have established guidelines and procedures relating to the control and management of weeds, including:
• the provision of a corridor for the effective operation and maintenance of rail services;
• the control and management of weeds as expected by the community;
• control and manage noxious weeds as required under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993; and
• protect native and non-threatened plant species and communities as required under conservation legislation.
A Vegetation Management Plan is in place for Metro North to manage all vegetation on the railway corridor between North Strathfield and Newcastle and between Waverton and Hornsby. This covers management of trees as well as lower vegetation, weeds, grass and includes revegetation and bush regeneration.
This plan has been presented to all local Councils through which boundaries the rail corridor runs, including Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai. All Councils have expressed support for the Plan.
The Plan includes an annual program for spraying noxious weeds along the corridor and also slashing long grass and other weeds in nominated areas. This work is carried out by the corridor presentation team and contractors.
Slashing is next scheduled along the rail line between Hornsby and Hawkesbury River during May 2004.
The Weed Control Program which includes the spraying and cutting of woody weeds was conducted in March and April and will continue in June 2004.
These works will cost around $80,000.
*1945 WESTCLUB—Mr Pringle to Minister for Health—
In relation to Westclub Social and Recreational Club for mentally ill persons:
Will the Government provide funding to enable Westclub to continue to operate at least at the current level?
Answer—
I am advised that when Westclub tendered for the program to provide particular social and recreational opportunities for people with mental health issues Wentworth Area Health Service (WAHS) clearly stipulated that funding would be made available for a defined period of two years only.
Nevertheless, WAHS has offered to assist Westclub with identifying alternative sources of funding so that it may continue its program. The Area Health Service is also assisting Westclub with $80,000 in funding and contributions in kind; such as the use of a building in Katoomba, payment of electricity accounts, and the use of a bus.
*1946 OYSTER RACKS—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries—
(1) When is an oyster rack deemed to be derelict?
(2) What, if any, existing use rights are there in relation to oyster racks and when would those existing use rights expire?
(3) Has the Minister or his department received any application from any oyster farmer to change the species of oyster to be grown on any oyster rack in the Port Stephens area, specifically to Pearl Oysters?
(4) If so, how does this conflict with a Commission of Inquiry’s determination and the subsequent then Minister for Planning’s decision not to allow the Pearl Oyster Farm that presently exists in Port Stephens to continue?
Answer—
The Minister for Primary Industries has provided the following response:
(1) NSW Fisheries advises that oyster racks are deemed derelict when they are no longer serviceable for their intended use and on a former lease area that has expired or been surrendered or cancelled.
(2) Existing use rights in relation to oyster leases are as defined under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.
(4) A determination regarding a previous development application does not prevent other applications to grow pearls from being considered.
*1947 METHADONE PROGRAMME—Mr Amery to Minister for Health—
(1) How many pharmacies in the electorate of Mount Druitt are approved to dispense methadone to people on a methadone programme?
(2) From how many locations, other than pharmacies, is methadone dispensed in the Mount Druitt Electorate?
(3) How much money is paid to each of the above service providers on a per dose rate, to dispense methadone?
(4) How many persons are currently obtaining methadone in the Mount Druitt electorate?
(5) Is the Department currently considering further applications to dispense methadone in Mount Druitt?
(6) If so, at what locations do these applications relate?
(7) What guidelines exist, that service providers of methadone have to comply with, relating to public amenity and public behaviour of persons attending methadone distribution outlets?
(8) Who audits these guidelines?
Answer—
(1) to (6) Two pharmacies in the Mt Druitt electorate are approved to dose methadone. Currently fifteen patients are obtaining methadone from these pharmacies.
The Department of Health is not currently considering further applications to dispense Methadone in the Mt Druitt electorate.
(7) The Department of Health Circular on the “Establishment of Private Drug Treatment Clinics in NSW that provide Methadone and/or Buprenorphine” requires consideration to be given to the clinic’s impact on the amenity of surrounding businesses and residences.
All licensed drug treatment clinics are required to be accredited. The standards for accreditation include the clinic being responsive to the community it services, and addressing community concerns about the clinic.
All patients on an Opioid Dependence Treatment program in NSW are required to sign a Treatment Agreement which details the client’s responsibilities regarding behaviour, congregation, and not remaining in the area for longer than necessary.
Many community pharmacies dosing patients have an individual agreement with patients that relate to behaviour and amenity. This is in addition to the standard NSW Health Treatment Agreement.
(8) The NSW Department of Health.
*1948 HEAVY VEHICLE TRAFFIC OFFENCES—Mr Armstrong to Minister for Police—
(1) How many trucks have been booked and fined for breaching the law on speed limited vehicles in 1993:
(a) in total?
(b) on the Hume Highway?
(c) on the Newell Highway?
(d) on the Pacific Highway?
(e) on the Federal Highway?
(f) on the Mid-West Highway?
(g) on the Olympic Highway?
(2) How many heavy vehicles have been booked for exceeding speed limits on the highways listed in (1) above in 1993?
(3) How many heavy vehicles have been booked for speeding on New South Wale roads in 1993?
Answer—
(1)-(3) NSW Police has advised me that no traffic infringement records for 1993 are available. Traffic infringement statistics are maintained by the Infringement Processing Bureau. I suggest the Honourable Member direct his question to the Treasurer, within whose portfolio the Bureau resides.
(1) How many jobs will be lost as a result of the Government’s decision to have the Department of Environment and Conservation work more closely with the Department of Planning, Infrastructure and Natural Resources and the new Department of Primary Industry?
(2) What monitoring programs will this decision affect?
(3) How many jobs will be cut from country New South Wales?
(4) How many staff will remain in the Environment Protection Authority?
Answer—
I am advised by the Department of Environment and Conservation that it is currently considering how it will best maintain and improve services in the 2004/2005 budget year. Decisions about individual programs and positions are still being determined.
*1950 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION—Mr Richardson to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—
Following the cut of $30m in the Department of Environment and Conservation’s budget announced by the Treasurer, which agency or agencies will in future be responsible for:
(a) monitoring water quality in the Murray-Darling system?
(b) monitoring water quality in other river systems in New South Wales?
(c) auditing State Forests’ operations?
Answer—
The Department of Infrastructure Planning and Natural Resources will retain primary responsibility within the NSW Government for monitoring water quality in the Murray Darling basin, as well as other NSW river systems. The Department of Environment and Conservation does not conduct routine water quality monitoring of river systems.
The Department of Environment and Conservation will continue to audit and enforce the provisions of the Integrated Forestry Operations Approvals that relate to water quality and threatened species protection.
*1951 SES AFFILIATIONS—Mr Humpherson to Minister for Police, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Lands)—
(1) Will the Government agree to the formal affiliation of the Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA) and Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol (RVCP) with the State Emergency Services (SES) if requested?
(2) If such a merger or formal affiliation were to occur would you guarantee minimum funding levels to individual units?
(3) Will you guarantee overall funding being maintained for the VRA, SES and RVCP?
Answer—
(1) While the RVCP is already affiliated with the SES, there are no plans to affiliate the VRA.
(3) All three agencies have been the beneficiaries of significant funding increases under this government.
*1954 PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT—Mr Humpherson to Minister for Police representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Lands)—
With respect to the Rural Fire Service:
(1) Will you guarantee funding levels will be maintained for personal protection equipment in the 2004-05 budget?
(2) Will you guarantee no cuts to funding for fire tankers?
Answer—
(1) As with many of the items of equipment available to Rural Fire Brigades, the quantity of PPE to be purchased during 2004-05 will be dependent upon the requests received from the districts.
*1955 RURAL FIRE SERVICE VEHICLES—Mr Humpherson to Minister for Police representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Lands)—
(1) How many motor vehicles (sedans and station wagons) does the department have?
(2) What is the budget in 2003-04 for these vehicles?
(3) What is expenditure year to date?
Answer—
(1) 173 throughout the State.
(3) $571,000 as at 31 March 2004.
*1956 BICKHAM COAL MINE—Mr Piccoli to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—
With respect to the proposed Bickham Coal Mine in the Hunter Valley why has the water licence for this project been increased from 16ML to 20ML in light of the fact that there is a moratorium on new water licences across New South Wales?
Answer—
Bickham Coal applied for a number of groundwater licences after I granted development consent for the bulk sampling pit. The applicant sought an annual allocation of 20ML. After assessment and due process, the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources granted the licences for this volume.
These licences are from hard rock aquifers which are not embargoed in this location.
*1958 WATER FINES—Mr Kerr to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
How many fines have Sydney Water patrol officers issued since 1 April 2004 in the following suburbs:
(a) Cronulla?
(b) Gymea Bay?
(c) Kareela?
(d) Caringbah?
(e) Engadine?
(f) Menai?
(g) Woolooware?
(h) Sylvania Waters?
(i) Woronora Heights?
(j) Yarrawarra?
Answer—
Sydney Water issued three infringement notices in the Sutherland Shire between 1 and 30 April 2004.
*1960 LICENSING OF BUILDER—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—
(1) Why does the information provided to the public by the Office of Fair Trading under Section 120 of the Home Building Act 1989 for Licence Number 148919C show that the holder of the licence has not been fined and has no prosecutions against him when the same person holding licence number Q11172 is noted as having been fined?
(2) Why was this person, with several outstanding complaints against him, allowed to obtain a new, unblemished licence on 29 May 2003 under a different trading name?
(3) Why has the Office of Fair Trading not acted to resolve this problem despite being informed about this matter in writing by Mr W Gorman of Bowral in June 2003, July 2003 and August 2003?
(4) How many other builders hold multiple licences under these circumstances?
(1) I am advised the holder of Licence Number 148919C, Gavan & Shallala Pty Ltd, has not received a fine nor been the subject of disciplinary action.
(2) Qualified Supervisors Certificate number Q11172 was fined on 24 June 2003.
(3) The Home Building Register contains relevant information including name, date of birth and address of the directors of a corporation, nominated supervisors and disciplinary action.
*1961 CONSUMER TRADER AND TENANCY TRIBUNAL—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—
(1) How many complaints has the Department of Fair Trading received about a company(s) trading as either Indent Trading Pty Ltd, Indent, the Tile People Pty Ltd, The Tile People Pty Ltd or The Tile (Coffs Harbour) Pty Ltd?
(2) What has been the basis of these complaints?
Answer—
(1) I am advised that the former Department of Fair Trading received nine complaints relating to the identified companies, during the period December 1993 to December 2000.
(2) The application received by the Tribunal for Indent The Tile People Pty Ltd related to the incorrect measurement of a floor plan, increased product costs to tile the extra area and the use of non-matching tiles. The application received in relating to Indent Trading Pty Ltd related to the supply of chipped, flawed and cracked tiles and the poor laying of tiles.
*1962 HEALTH CARE COMPLAINTS COMMISSION—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Health—
(1) How many complaints about the Southern Area Health Service (SAHS) were lodged with the Health Care Complaints Commission during:
(b) 2001?
(c) 2002?
(d) 2003?
(2) How many of these complaints involved the death of a patient, either in a SAHS facility or shortly after being transferred from a SAHS facility?
The Health Care Complaints Commission Annual Report contains information regarding complaints it has received.
4 MAY 2004
(Paper No. 72)
1963 BICKHAM COAL MINE—Mr Piccoli to Minister for Mineral Resources—
(1) With respect to the proposed Bickham Coal Mine:
(a) Why did the existing Bickham Community Consultation Committee have to be dissolved?
(b) Why is a special investigation into coal mining in the area being undertaken after the bulk sample has been approved?
(c) Why not have this before approval has been given?
(d) With regard to the special investigation, who is to conduct the investigation, what will it investigate, will it be an open investigation, will public submissions be accepted and when will it report and to whom?
(e) When is the Minister going to visit the site of the proposed mine?
(2) In light of the fact that the bulk sample will be processed at the Rix Creek Colliery to accept coal, does the Rix Creek Colliery have approval to take coal from other coalmines?
(3) Why was the bulk sample assessed under Part 5 rather than under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act?
(4) When the exploration licence for Bickham Coal Company expired, did the Minister backdate a new one?
(1) What is the status of the Great River Walk Project?
(2) What projects are planned in the 2003-04 and 2004-05 financial years?
(3) When is the project planned for completion?
1965 WEEKEND AND OFF-PEAK TRAINS—Mr Pringle to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
When the new CityRail timetable is introduced, what action will be taken to ensure that all off-peak and weekend services are air-conditioned?
1966 STAFFING LEVELS OF COUNTRY SCHOOLS—Mr Torbay to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
What action has taken place regarding the resolution of Parliament of 13 November 2002, “that this House calls on the Government to immediately implement a review of the formula that determines the staffing levels of country schools”?
1967 STEERING COMMITTEE—GREATER LAKES REGION—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Health—
(1) Did the Minister for Health set up a steering committee to assess public health options for the Great Lakes region?
(2) If so, who is on the committee?
(3) If so, has that committee met?
(4) If so, when have they met?
(5) If so, was the committee due to meet on 18th March to consider options to go to the Minister for the provision for public health services in the Great Lakes area?
(6) If so, did that meeting proceed?
(7) If not, why not?
(8) If not, who cancelled it?
(9) If not, on what authority was such meeting cancelled?
(10) Has the Minister or his department or any officer of the Minister now received a report setting out options for the provision of public health services in the Great Lakes area?
(11) If so, when was it received?
(12) If so, from whom was it received?
(13) If so, what is the status of the report at the present time?
(14) If so, did the steering committee make final comments on the matters raised in the report?
(15) If so, what were they?
(16) If not, why not?
(17) If the report has been received, what are the options for public health facilities in the Great Lakes area contained in the report?
1968 STAFF NUMBERS—PREMIER'S OFFICE—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Fair Trading and Minister for Assisting the Minister for Commerce representing the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for the Central Coast——
(1) How many people are employed by the Premier’s Department as part of its Central Coast Office?
(2) Does the Premier’s Department’s Central Coast Office publish an annual report?
(3) What is the location of the office?
(4) How many non-SES staff are employed by the office? What is the grade for each such non-SES employee?
(5) How many SES staff does the office employ?
1969 MINISTRY FOR THE CENTRAL COAST—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Fair Trading and Minister for Assisting the Minister for Commerce representing the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for the Central Coast—
(1) What is the annual budget of the Ministry for the Central Coast?
(2) Does the Ministry for the Central Coast publish an annual report?
(3) How many people are employed in the Ministry for the Central Coast?
(4) Where are Central Coast Ministry staff located?
(5) How many non-SES staff are employed by the Ministry? What is the grade for each such non-SES employee?
(6) How many SES staff does the Central Coast Ministry employ?
(7) Does the Minister for the Central Coast have an office on the Central Coast as well as in Sydney? If so, where?
1970 RURAL FIRE SERVICE HEADQUARTERS—HOMEBUSH—Mr Humpherson to Minister for Police, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Lands)—
(1) How much was the tender was asking for?
(2) How many companies tendered?
(3) What was the value of the final contract?
(4) Who was the contract was awarded to?
(5) What was other contracts with other government department or agencies has this company has been awarded?
(6) What is the completion date for the new headquarters?
(7) What are the plans for the Rosehill facility after completion date?
(8) How many employees currently work at the Rosehill headquarters?
(9) How many employees are expected to work at the Homebush headquarters?
(10) What was the fit-out cost for the Commissioner’s private bathroom?
(11) Was there any variation in cost from tender to awarding of contract to final costs?
1971 REMOVAL OF POSITIONS—Mr Stoner to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—
In relation to the Government’s plans for reduction of expenditure in the Department of Infrastructure and Planning and Natural Resources:
(1) How many positions are intended to be removed from the Department?
(2) How many of these positions are from the Natural Resources (formerly Land and Water Conservation) division of the Department?
(3) From which locations will the positions identified in Question 2 be removed?
(4) How many of the positions identified in Question 2 will be transferred to Catchment Management Authorities and where will these positions be located?
(5) What are the classifications and job titles of the positions identified in Question 2 above?
(6) What will be the estimated savings arising from the removal of the positions identified in Question 2 above?
(7) What is the timeframe for the removal of these positions?
(8) What is the process for removal of these positions (eg. applications for transfer to Catchment Management Authorities; voluntary/compulsory redundancy)?
1972 SOLAR IN SCHOOLS—Mr Amery to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) When did the “Solar in Schools” program, which collects voluntary contributions from electricity customers, commence?
(2) How much money has been raised through this program to date?
(3) What projects have been funded through monies collected from this program?
1973 CROSSING UPGRADE—Mr Page to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—
(1) Following the recent fatal accident at the Adamstown rail crossing near Newcastle, does the Government recognise a safety problem at the crossing?
(2) Have any costing estimates been conducted to upgrade the crossing to increase safety levels for pedestrian, cars and trains using the crossing?
(3) How much was the costing estimate for the Adamstown Crossing upgrade?
(4) What is the RTA’s preferred solution to the road safety problem at the Adamstown Crossing?
(5) How long has the Government been considering the upgrade of the Adamstown Crossing?
(6) What is the Government’s timeframe for the upgrade of the Adamstown Crossing?
1974 CONSUMER TRADER AND TENANCY TRIBUNAL—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—
(1) What is the reason for the delay in hearing the case of Mr B Flower and Ms E Valdes against builder, Mr G Glover, which was lodged with the CTTT on 22 January 2003?
(2) How many other complaints against Mr Glover have been made to the CTTT, Office of Fair Trading or Home Building Service?
1975 SEWAGE DEVELOPER CHARGES—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) Why have you not responded to the letter sent to you on 12 January 2004 by the Association of Consulting Surveyors NSW Inc regarding the Guidelines for Water Supply and Sewage Developer Charges in Country Regions?
(2) Will you approve an independent review of the Guidelines that are being implemented on 30 June 2004 as requested by the Association of Consulting Surveyors NSW?
1976 RENAL DIALYSIS UNIT—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Health—
(1) Will the Renal Dialysis Unit at Goulburn Base Hospital be opened before 30 June 2003 as promised by the Premier in his announcement of 7 February 2002?
(2) If not, why not?
1977 DETECTIVES AND VEHICLES—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—
In relation to detectives and vehicles:
(1) For each Local Area Command (LAC), what was the authorised and actual number of designated detectives as at 30 April 2004?
(2) For each Crime Squad, what was the authorised and actual number of designated detectives as at 30 April 2004?
(3) For each LAC, what was the actual number of police vehicles allocated solely for use by designated detectives as at 30 April 2004?
(4) For each Crime Squad, what was the actual number of police vehicles allocated solely for use by designated detectives as at 30 April 2004?
1978 NATIONAL UNION OF STUDENTS DEMONSTRATION—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—
In relation to assaults on police at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) on 31 March 2004:
(1) During the National Union of students (NUS) orchestrated assaults on police at UTS, did a demonstrator attempt to remove a police officer's Glock pistol from the officer’s holster?
(2) If so, was the demonstrator arrested?
(3) During the NUS orchestrated assaults on police at UTS, did a demonstrator spray police officers with a liquid, and if so what was the liquid and was the demonstrator arrested?
1979 POLICE MEDIA—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—
In relation to Police Media:
(1) What is the criteria by which criminal incidents are posted on the NSW Police website under the ‘Police Media’ section?
(2) Does this criteria limit the number of violent offences posted on the NSW Police website under the ‘Police Media’ section?
(3) Why is Police Media limiting the numbers of violent offences listed on the NSW Police website under the ‘Police Media’ section?
(4) Does the Police Commissioner’s Contract objective to reduce the perception of crime in any way influence the criteria by which violent offences are posted on the NSW Police website under the ‘Police Media’ section?
(5) Does the criteria by which criminal incidents are posted on the NSW Police website under the ‘Police Media’ section include a call for public assistance with unsolved crimes?
(6) Given Police Media limits the number of violent offences listed on the NSW Police website under the ‘Police Media’ section, does this action make it more difficult for the Police Commissioner to fulfil the other objective in his contract to reduce crime?
(7) Who is responsible for determining which offences are posted on the NSW Police website under the ‘Police Media’ section?
1980 RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Health—
When will the radiology department at Hornsby-Ku-ring-gai Hospital be able to purchase computerised X-Ray processing equipment?
1981 POKER MACHINE TAX—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Gaming and Racing—
How much revenue has been raised directly from clubs from the tax on poker machines in the Hornsby electorate during the financial years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003?
1982 RAILWAY CAR PARK—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
When will a multi-storey car park be built at Hornsby and Berowra Railway Stations to accommodate the extra platforms and increased passenger capacity?
1983 CARRIAGE SAFETY—Ms Seaton to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
In respect of each type of passenger carriage in operation on the Southern Highlands rail line for (a) City Rail and (b) CountryLink:
(1) What are the emergency exit facilities on each type of carriage?
(2) In respect of each type: (a) can passengers open doors from within a carriage? (b) can passengers force windows open to escape?(c) If a carriage is on its side, can passengers force their way out of any exit in the roof or floor of the carriage?(d) how many carriages have fuel tanks, and do passengers have any access to fire hazard equipment in the event of a carriage fire?
1984 LGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENT PLANS—Ms Seaton to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—
(1) Which local government areas across NSW have Local Environmental Plans (LEPs) and Regional Environment Plans (REPs)?
(2) For each local government area which has an LEP and/or REP, what is the title and date of commencement of each of those LEPs and REPs?
1985 TERRACE ROAD LEFT TURN—Mr Pringle to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—
Will the Minister investigate providing a “Left Turn on Red Permitted” sign in Terrace Road at the intersection with Bell’s Line of Road as requested by some residents?
1986 MILTON PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mrs Hancock to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
What progress has been made in discussions with Shoalhaven City Council regarding proposed expansion of Milton Public School?
1987 ULLADULLA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICE—Mrs Hancock to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Youth—
When will the new Department of Community Services office be opened in Ulladulla as promised prior to the March 2003 State election?
1988 NSW MATURE WORKERS PROGRAM—Mr Aplin to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
(1) What is the cost of delivering the mature workers program in the Albury electorate?
(2) How will the services be delivered once the program is discontinued at the end of June 2004?
1989 DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRY—Mr Aplin to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Primary Industries—
(1) Will the establishment of the Department of Primary Industry result in a reduction of frontline services in the Albury electorate?
(2) Will there be a reduction in staff and if so, in which areas?
1990 SCHOOL SICK BAYS—Mrs Skinner to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
(1) What are the minimum requirements for the provision of sick bays in public schools?
(2) Are there varying requirements for different size schools? If so, what are they?
1991 WINE EQUALISATION TAX—Ms Seaton to Minister for Gaming and Racing—
(1) For each of the years from 2000 to present, what are the costs of administration and compliance of the portion of the Wine Equalisation Tax that is administered by the State Government?
(2) How many staff are involved in the administration of this tax?
1992 COMPRESSION BRAKING—Mr Page to Minister for Police—
How many heavy vehicles have been fined in NSW for not complying with “Noise Level – Compression Braking” restrictions in urban areas over the past 12 months?
1993 CASINO-MURWILLUMBAH RAIL SERVICE—Mr George to Premier, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship—
Will you honour your Government’s promise to keep the Casino-Murwillumbah rail line open for 12 months and to proceed with a full review of the CountryLink service?
1994 SOUTH COAST RAIL SERVICES—Mrs Hancock to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
What proposals are in place to cut South Coast rail services between Kiama and Bomaderry?
1995 SPECIAL NEEDS TRANSPORT SERVICE—Mr Kerr to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
(1) Is the Special Needs Transport Service still available in the Sutherland Shire to transport children between school and respite care?
(2) Are there any restrictions imposed on families as to which children are eligible to access the Special Needs Transport Service?
1996 SUTHERLAND HOSPITAL PARKING—Mr Kerr to Minister for Health—
(1) Does the Minister intend to charge the public for parking in the new multi-storey car park to be built at Sutherland Hospital?
(2) What are these parking fees likely to be?
(3) Will there be any free parking for the public within the grounds of Sutherland Hospital?
(4) What paid and/or free parking facilities will be made available for staff?
1997 CARINGBAH DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING DWELLINGS—Mr Kerr to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—
(1) Does the Department of Housing plan to demolish two dwellings at 13 and 15 Cook Street, Caringbah and replace them with 9 dwellings?
(2) Will these dwellings be townhouses or villas?
(3) What is the total number of bedrooms proposed to be built in these dwellings?
(4) What is the total number of garages proposed to be built for these dwellings?
(5) Are these dwellings to be built as housing for the aged and disabled?
1998 BURST WATER MAINS—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in the Wakehurst electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the Wakehurst electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(3) How many megalitres of water has been lost as a result of burst water mains in the Wakehurst electorate since the commencement of water restrictions on 1 October 2003 to current?
1999 BURST WATER MAINS—Mr Merton to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in the Baulkham Hills electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the Baulkham Hills electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(3) How many megalitres of water has been lost as a result of burst water mains in the Baulkham Hills electorate since the commencement of water restrictions on 1 October 2003 to current?
2000 BURST WATER MAINS—Mr Humpherson to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in the Davidson electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the Davidson electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(3) How many megalitres of water has been lost as a result of burst water mains in the Davidson electorate since the commencement of water restrictions on October 1, 2003 to current?
2001 BURST WATER MAINS—Mrs Skinner to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in the North Shore electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the North Shore electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(3) How many megalitres of water has been lost as a result of burst water mains in the North Shore electorate since the commencement of water restrictions on 1 October 2003 to current?
2002 BURST WATER MAINS—Mr Richardson to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in The Hills electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the The Hills electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(3) How many megalitres of water has been lost as a result of burst water mains in The Hills electorate since the commencement of water restrictions on 1 October 2003 to current?
2003 BURST WATER MAINS—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in the Ku-ring-gai electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the Ku-ring-gai electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(3) How many megalitres of water has been lost as a result of burst water mains in the Ku-ring-gai electorate since the commencement of water restrictions on 1 October 2003 to current?
2004 BURST WATER MAINS—Mr Brogden to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in the Pittwater electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the Pittwater electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(3) How many megalitres of water has been lost as a result of burst water mains in the Pittwater electorate since the commencement of water restrictions on 1 October 2003 to current?
2005 BURST WATER MAINS—Mr Armstrong to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in the Strathfield electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the Auburn electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(3) How many megalitres of water has been lost as a result of burst water mains in the Menai electorate since the commencement of water restrictions on 1 October 2003 to current?
2006 BURST WATER MAINS—Mr Roberts to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in the Lane Cove electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the Lane Cove electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(3) How many megalitres of water has been lost as a result of burst water mains in the Lane Cove electorate since the commencement of water restrictions on 1 October 2003 to current?
2007 BURST WATER MAINS—Ms Berejiklian to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in the Willoughby electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the Willoughby electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current
(3) How many megalitres of water has been lost as a result of burst water mains in the Willoughby electorate since the commencement of water restrictions on 1 October 2003 to current?
2008 BURST WATER MAINS—Mr Tink to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in the Epping electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the Epping electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(3) How many megalitres of water has been lost as a result of burst water mains in the Epping electorate since the commencement of water restrictions on 1 October 2003 to current?
2009 DOCUMENT ACCESS—NORTHERN SYDNEY AREA HEALTH SERVICE—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Health—
(1) Is the Minister aware of difficulties experienced by Mrs Lyn Tonkin of West Pennant Hills in attempting to get access to documents held by Northern Sydney Area Health Service (NSAHS) concerning a complaint about her treatment at Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai Hospital?
(2) Was a Formal Review (Investigation Report) carried out into the incident as advised in three separate letters sent to Mrs Tonkin by the NSAHS?
(3) Why have Mrs Tonkin’s FOI requests for a copy of the Formal Review into the incident been declined?
(4) Was a separate Internal Review also undertaken and if so when will Mrs Tonkin be provided with a copy?
(5) Why have her requests for copies of complaint management record forms and incident management reporting procedure forms relating to the incident been denied?
(6) Have any parts of Mrs Tonkin’s case, treatment, information or complaints or any person connected to any of the matters been classified as exempt by either (i) the Qualified Privilege Committee or (ii) the Minister for Health?
2010 SINGLE NATIONAL PARK—Mr Humpherson to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—
5 MAY 2004
(Paper No. 73)
2011 AMBULANCE CHARGES—Mr Draper to Minister for Health—
(1) Will the charges levied by the NSW Ambulance Service to transport patients by ambulance, as published in the NSW Government Gazette, be the same charges that are billed by the Ambulance Service to Consolidated Revenue to recover costs of transporting non-paying patients such as pensioners?
(2) If not, what is the amount billed to Consolidated Revenue?
(3) Has the Minister considered offering alternative forms of transport to patients such as renal patients, who are willing to travel by alternate, less costly means such as by taxi?
(4) If not, why not and will the Minister now give consideration to such a scheme?
2012 HORSLEY PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTRE—Ms Seaton to Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Women—
Regarding the Horsley Park Equestrian Centre:
(1) Does the facility have a plan of management?
(2) What are the key features of the plan for the next 5, 10 and 20 years?
(3) Are there any plans to introduce non-equestrian uses to the facility?
(4) Are there any plans to sell off or lease any portion of the site for residential or other development?
(5) Who owns the land?
2013 DUAL DIAGNOSIS—Ms Moore to Minister for Health—
What programs have been established for people with dual diagnosis in Bligh, following the audit due to be completed before the end of 2003, which examined the Management of People with Co-Existing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Guidelines, as promised in the Government’s response to the Inquiry into Mental Health?
2014 REDFERN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE—Ms Moore to Minister for Health—
What action has the Government taken to ensure Redfern Community Health Centre allocates a caseworker to all clients, ensures that all staff positions are filled, and has the budget funds required to provide services to its clients?
2015 VINNIES EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION—Mr Piccoli to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—
(1) Were 52 families turned away from the Vinnies Emergency Accommodation Program in Deniliquin in 2002-03 with the most frequent reason being “insufficient support staff and/or accommodation options”?
(2) Why does Vinnies Emergency Accommodation receive only approximately 20% of the funding that is provided to like services which address the same target group in other areas across New South Wales?
(3) Will the State Government raise its level of funding to services in the Orana Far West region from $120,000 to $250,000 per annum to bring them into line with current funding trends as recommended by NCOSS in their social justice statement of 2003-04?
2016 INFECTION CONTROL PROTOCOLS IN HOSPITALS—Mr Pringle to Minister for Health—
What action is intended to improve infection control protocols in hospitals in light of apparent continuing problems with the multi-resistant staphylococcus aureus?
2017 CASINO TO MURWILLUMBAH RAIL SERVICE—Mr Page to Premier, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship—
(1) When will you honour the promise made by the Minister for Transport Services that the Casino-Murwillumbah rail service would continue until at least December 2004, after which a review will occur?
(2) Will the Casino-Murwillumbah train service terminate on May 17?
(3) Why did the Minister for Transport Services understate the patronage on the Casino-Murwillumbah XPT by half, i.e. 180 passengers per day compared to the true daily average of 365 or 133,000 passengers per year?
(4) Will the replacement of the XPT train with buses mean approximately 3000 extra bus movements a year on north coast roads?
(5) Will these increased vehicle movements increase the risk of road accidents and increase road maintenance for local councils and the State Government?
(6) Will the replacement of the train by buses disadvantage disabled and elderly passengers in particular, given the high number of concessional passengers who use the rail service?
(7) Will you ensure that the planned maintenance of the Casino-Murwillumbah rail line in terms of replacement sleepers and new ballast will occur and that the train will continue to run as promised until at least December 2004?
(8) Will you ensure the rail line is not dismantled, thereby jeopardising the re-opening of the rail service at some stage in the future?
(9) Will you examine connecting the Casino-Murwillumbah rail line to the Queensland rail system as a project for the future?
2018 STRIKE FORCE UMAN—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—
In relation to Strike Force Uman:
(1) What were the terms of reference of Strike Force Uman?
(2) Given your advice that investigations concluded in April 2003, what was the outcome of those investigations?
2019 MENTAL ILLNESS—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—
In relation to mental illness:
(1) What changes have you initiated since 18 February 2004 (answer to Question on Notice 1278), to compile information on the amount of police time spent supervising and providing transport for mentally ill patients or offenders?
(2) Does NSW Police compile other statistics on the impact on policing activities of mental illness in the community?
(3) Does NSW Police compile other statistics on offences or incidents involving persons suffering from a mental illness?
(4) Given your answer to Question on Notice 1632 ‘Police receive a variety of training both prior to attestation and as part of continuing education’, what specific training do police receive to assist police in managing their interaction with persons suffering from a mental illness?
2020 STRATA TITLE COMPLAINTS—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—
(1) Has the Office of Fair Trading received a complaint from Mr G Summergreene, PO Box 1469 Neutral Bay, regarding collusive tendering by certain strata managing agents for owner’s corporations?
(2) Has this complaint been investigated?
(3) What was the result of the investigation?
(4) If the complaint has not been investigated, why has no action been taken about this matter?
2021 CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION OFFICERS—Ms Hodgkinson to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Justice, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—
(1) Why are teachers at the Goulburn Correctional Centre paid less than their equivalent counterparts in the New South Wales Department of Education and Training?
(2) Will you take action to ensure that Correctional Education Officers receive the same level of pay as their counterparts in the NSW Department of Education and Training?
(3) If not, why not?
2022 GOULBURN WORKCOVER OFFICE STAFFING—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Assistant Treasurer, and Minister for the Central Coast—
(1) Why has the number of staff at the Goulburn Workcover Office been reduced to a level where the Office is informing callers that they are unable to provide advice on the implementation of the new Occupational Health and Safety regulations?
(2) Why were these reductions made when the Workcover web site recommends that advice be sought from Workcover offices?
2023 CIVIL MAINTENANCE JOBS—Mr Piccoli to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
(1) Will the Minister confirm the future of the Civil Maintenance jobs, nine at Narrandera and five at Leeton?
(2) Are these jobs being lost because of the proposed restructure of the Railway Track Maintenance Depot?
2024 UPGRADE RAIL STATION FACILITIES—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
(1) Did the Government promise in the lead up to the 2003 State election to expand Woy Woy commuter car park with another 300 car spaces?
(2) When is this work due to commence?
(3) Have tender documents been prepared?
(4) When will work on the promised improvement to Gosford station, including upgrades to bus shelters, commence?
(5) Have tender documents been prepared for these improvements?
(6) When is work due to commence on the promised new station at Warnervale to cater for the expected population increase?
(7) Have tender documents been prepared for this work?
(8) When is work due to commence on upgrading facilities at Wyong Station?
(9) Have documents been prepared?
(10) When is work due to commence on upgrading of Tuggerah Station including 200 extra car spaces?
(11) Have tender documents been prepared?
2025 MINISTRY FOR CENTRAL COAST—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Assistant Treasurer, and Minister for the Central Coast—
(1) As Minister for the Central Coast what action have you taken to prevent the downgrading of the Regional Office of the Department of Education and Training into a Sub-Regional office?
(2) As Minister for the Central Coast what action have you taken to prevent the restructure of the Catchment Management Authorities?
(3) As Minister for the Central Coast what action have you taken to prevent the restructure of the Department of Community Services, which will affect Central Coast jobs?
(4) As Minister for the Central Coast what action have you taken to prevent the relocation of Coronial Services from Gosford to Newcastle?
2026 WOY WOY RAIL TUNNEL—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
(1) When was the Woy Woy rail tunnel last inspected for safety?
(2) How often is it inspected?
(3) Who inspects the Woy Woy tunnel?
(4) Is there a rescue plan in existence to evacuate passengers should there be a train accident in the tunnel?
2027 WOY WOY ABATTOIR JOB CUTS—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Assistant Treasurer, and Minister for the Central Coast—
What action did you take as Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for the Central Coast to assist the owners of Woy Woy abattoirs to prevent closure of the abattoirs resulting in the loss of 80 jobs?
2028 NEW CONTRACTS—Mr Tink to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—
In relation to the Office of Fair Trading’s new suite of contracts regarding residential building as announced in your press release dated 16 February 2004:
(1) Are all the legal implications of entering into the contract made clear to consumers without the need to obtain independent legal advice?
(2) Is there any clause or warning in the contracts alerting consumers that they are open to interpretation and ruling by higher courts?
(3) (a) Does a builder have to comply to the Building Code of Australia if he/she is not present the whole time his/her contractors are carrying out particular work?
(b) If not, is this made clear to consumers in the new contracts?
(c) If this is not made clear to consumers, why wasn’t such a clause inserted into the new contracts?
(4) (a) Do all variations to a contract have to be made in writing even if the contract price does not vary?
(b) If not, is this condition made clear to consumers in the new contracts?
(5) (a) Are the legal ramifications of not obtaining a written record of any and/or all variations to a contract made clear to consumers in the new contracts?
(b) If not, why not?
(6) (a) Can a Court overrule Clause 1a of the Fair Trading contract which states that a builder must comply to the “law and requirements” of the local council?
(b) If so, is this made clear to consumers entering these contracts?
2029 MINI BUDGET—Ms Moore to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
(1) Will the NSW Government consider reversing its Mini-Budget decision to axe funding to the longstanding and highly successful Mature Workers Program and Skilled Migrant Strategy?
(2) Is it true that over 70% of clients of the Mature Workers Program and Skilled Migrant Strategy cannot access current Commonwealth programs, and that a significant number of the over 120 Mature Workers Program and Skilled Migrant Strategy workers who will lose their jobs are also aged over 40?
(3) Did the Minister for Education and Training write to the Attorney General and Minister for Environment not long before the recent Mini-Budget, stating that the Mature Workers Program was an essential part of this State's skills development strategy?
(4) Is the $5.5 million annual funding to the Mature Workers Program and Skilled Migrant Strategy programs only 0.056% of the total Department of Education and Training budget?
(5) What is the total amount that the Mature Workers Program and Skilled Migrant Strategy programs save the Government in health, housing and transport spending, as a result of expenditure on the Mature Workers Program and Skilled Migrant Strategy?
2030 MURRURUNDI RAIL TUNNEL—Mr Souris to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
(1) Has the Government given any fresh consideration to the urgent need for a new tunnel through the Liverpool Range at Murrurundi?
(2) Will the development of coal and ethanol industries in the north and north-west of the state be impeded in the absence of a new tunnel?
(3) Would a new, lower gradient rail tunnel at Murrurundi provide favourable logistics stimulating the development of these industries?
2031 GREEN WASTE COLLECTION—Mr Richardson to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—
(1) Which local councils, by name, in New South Wales operate separate kerbside collection bins for green waste?
(2) What percentage of green waste collected by councils through the kerbside collection system was recycled and beneficially reused, and what tonnage does this represent, in each of the following years:
(a) 1995-96
(b) 1999-2000
(c) 2000-02
(d) 2001-02
(e) 2002-03?
(3) What percentage of green waste collected by councils through the kerbside collection system went to landfill in 2003-03, and what tonnage does this represent?
2032 COMMERCIAL FILMING—Mr Richardson to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—
(1) On how many occasions in the past 9 years has commercial filming been allowed in NSW National Parks?
(2) Where, in which specific locations in which individual parks, and when, has this filming taken place?
(3) How much revenue in licence and permission fees has commercial filming in National Parks generated in each of the following years:
(a)1995-96
(b)1999-2000
(c)2000-02
(d)2001-02
(e)2002-03?
2033 CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT BOARD REMUNERATION—Ms Seaton to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—
Regarding the members of the Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Management Board:
(1) How many members are there?
(2) Are members remunerated?
(3) How much are members paid in allowances and fees?
2034 POKER MACHINE TAX—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Gaming and Racing—
How much revenue has been raised from (a) clubs and (2) hotels in the Ku-ring-gai Municipality for the years 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002?
2035 MULGRAVE RAILWAY STATION PRECINCT—Mr Pringle to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
Noting that the lease on the former goods shed area in the Mulgrave Railway Station Precinct expires in December 2004, is it intended to make some or all of this area available for commuter parking?
2036 SCHOOL BUS SEAT BELTS—Mr Pringle to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—
Will the Government consider providing funding to allow the retrospective fitting of three-point seatbelts in school buses where practical?
2037 LEVEL CROSSING ASSESSMENT—Mr Maguire to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
(1) When will the level crossing priority list referred to by the Premier on 5 May 2004 be made available?
(2) How many level crossings have been identified as needing upgrades in New South Wales?
(3) How many level crossings have been upgraded in 2001, 2002 and 2003 with boomgates, lights or improved signage?
2038 OXLEY HIGHWAY STATISTICS—PACIFIC HIGHWAY AND WAUCHOPE—Mr Stoner to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—
In relation to the Oxley Highway between Wauchope and the Pacific Highway:
(1) What is the average daily traffic volume on the road for each of the last 5 years?
(2) How many road fatalities occurred on this stretch of road over the same period?
(3) What are the Government’s plans for upgrading the stretch of road, including the provision of overtaking lanes, road widening, and intersection works?
2039 OXLEY HIGHWAY STATISTICS—PACIFIC HIGHWAY AND PORT MACQUARIE—Mr Stoner to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—
In relation to the Oxley Highway between the Pacific Highway and Port Macquarie:
(1) What is the average daily traffic volume on the road for each of the last years?
(2) How many road fatalities occurred on this stretch of road over the same period?
2040 LAVINGTON PROPERTIES—Mr Aplin to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Youth—
(1) What plans does the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care have for its vacant properties in Diggers Road, Lavington?
(2) Are you aware that these properties have been unoccupied for almost eighteen months but continue to incur costs for heating and cooling?
(3) What assistance will be provided to the Friends of Woodstock organisation currently housed in part of one of the properties and providing services to disabled young people in the Albury electorate?
2041 STATE VALUATION OFFICE—ALBURY—Mr Aplin to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Assistant Treasurer, and Minister for the Central Coast—
(1) Is the State Valuation Office in Albury to be closed at the end of this financial year?
(2) How many staff will lose their jobs?
(3) Will these staff be offered transfers or redeployment?
(4) What forms of communication have been employed to advise staff of departmental plans and to assist them in any changes?
(5) How will the Government valuation activities be conducted in the Albury electorate?
2042 BUSHFIRE—CORYMBIA CIRCUIT—Mr Humpherson to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) What investigation occurred into the source of a bushfire in Corymbia Circuit in the summer of 2002-03?
(2) Was your agency aware of observations by local residents that the fire was caused by sparking power lines?
(3) How frequently do bushfires start as a result of power line sparking?
2043 SOUTHERN HIGHLAND COMMUTERS—Ms Seaton to Premier, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship—
Will you direct the Minister for Transport to withdraw statements made on 5 May 2004 in the Legislative Council that Southern Highlands rail users are “millionaire stockbrokers” on which basis he proposed that rail services will be cut?
2044 BURST WATER MAINS—Mr Debnam to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in the Vaucluse electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the Vaucluse electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(3) How many megalitres of water have been lost as a result of burst water mains in the Vaucluse electorate since the commencement of water restrictions on 1 October 2003 to current?
2045 BURST WATER MAINS—Ms Seaton to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in the Southern Highlands electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the Southern Highlands electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(3) How many megalitres of water have been lost as a result of burst water mains in the Southern Highlands electorate since the commencement of water restrictions on 1 October 2003 to current?
2046 BURST WATER MAINS—Ms Seaton to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in the Camden electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the Camden electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(3) How many megalitres of water have been lost as a result of burst water mains in the Camden electorate since the commencement of water restrictions on 1 October 2003 to current?
2047 BURST WATER MAINS—Ms Seaton to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in the (a)Kiama (b)Wollongong (c) Kiera (d) Heathcote (e) Illawarra electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the (a) Kiama (b) Wollongong (c) Kiera (d) Heathcote (e) Illawarra electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(3) How many megalitres of water have been lost as a result of burst water mains in the (a) Kiama (b)Wollongong (c) Kiera (d) Heathcote (e) Illawarra electorate since the commencement of water restrictions on 1 October 2003 to current?
2048 BURST WATER MAINS—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in the Hornsby electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the Hornsby electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(3) How many megalitres of water have been lost as a result of burst water mains in the Hornsby electorate since the commencement of water restrictions on 1 October 2003 to current?
6 MAY 2004
(Paper No. 74)
2049 FAR NORTH COAST TRADES COURSES—Mr Page to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—
(1) What courses are available on the Far North Coast to meet the continuing professional development requirement for builders and tradespeople in New South Wales?
(2) If no such courses are available on the Far North Coast, will builders and tradespeople on the Far North Coast be penalised for failing to meet the Home Building Service’s requirement for continuing professional development?
(3) If no courses are available on the Far North Coast, will the State Government be compensating builders and tradespeople for any travel incurred and missed work days incurred in order to meet the Home Building Service’s requirements for continuing professional development?
(4) Given builders and tradespeople will be required to begin accumulating points from their next licence renewal date, when will the list of available training and professional development activities on the Far North Coast be finalised?
2050 LAND TAX—CRONULLA ELECTORATE—Mr Kerr to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—
How much land tax will be collected in the electorate of Cronulla in the 12 months following the 2004 mini-budget?
2051 REPLY TO REPRESENTATIONS—Mr Kerr to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Youth—
(1) When will the Minister answer my representations dated 16 September 2003 (ref#M03/9730-M04/2080-M04/2366) on behalf of Ms Joy Goodsell of the Sutherland Shire Family Support Service Inc?
(2) When will the Minister answer my representations dated 30 September 2003 (ref#M03/10107) also on behalf of Ms Joy Goodsell of the Sutherland Shire Family Support Service Inc?
2052 AIR COOLING—COLO HIGH SCHOOL—Mr Pringle to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
In the light of continuing Parents and Citizens and teachers’ concerns with the lack of air-conditioning at Colo High School and occupational health and safety issues, when will the library and classrooms at Colo High receive air-conditioning?
2053 BURST WATER MAINS—HAWKESBURY ELECTORATE—Mr Pringle to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in the Hawkesbury electorate in the following years:
(a) 2001-2002?
(b) 2002-2003?
(c) 2003 to current?
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the Hawkesbury electorate in the following years:
(a) 2001-2002?
(b) 2002-2003?
(c) 2003 to current?
(3) How many megalitres of water has been lost as a result of burst water mains in the Hawkesbury electorate since the commencement of water restrictions on 1 October 2003 to current?
2054 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS—Mr Kerr to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—
For the period between 1 March 2000 and 1 March 2004 what is the total number of recorded accidents between motor vehicles in the postcode areas 2229 and 2230?
2055 STATE RAIL PROPERTY—Mr Kerr to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
Is consideration being given to the sale of any State Rail property at Cronulla?
2056 REPLY TO REPRESENTATIONS—Mr Kerr to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Youth—
When will the Minister answer my representations dated 29 July 2003 on behalf of Mr JW Rayner of Sutherland Shire Council?
2057 TELEGRAPH POLE AND VEHICLE ACCIDENTS—Mr Kerr to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—
What are the total number of recorded accidents involving telegraph poles and vehicles in the postcodes 2229 and 2230?
2058 STATE TRANSIT AUTHORITY—Mr Debnam to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
In relation to the performance of the State Transit Authority:
(1) Have you received representations from members of the public regarding the STA’s use of flawed performance indicators to obtain fare increases?
(2) Why hasn’t the STA employed the STATS machines to produce whole of system sectional on-time running data?
(3) Will you ask the Auditor General to assess all STA performance and financial reporting to IPART and within the STA annual reports dating back to 1995?
(4) Will you ask IPART to explain why, in the absence of legitimate performance indicators this year, substantial fare increases were approved?
(5) Will you initiate an external audit of STA Sydney Buses on-time running?
2059 OPERATIONAL POLICING—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—
In relation to interference in operational policing, have you or your staff or your ministry received written or verbal complaints about:
(1) The composition, terms of reference or voting system of your Expenditure Review Committee (ERC)?
(2) The impact of ERC decisions on operational policing?
(3) The undue influence in operational policing matters of your Chief of Staff, Jane Fitzgerald and/or the Director of the Public Affairs Branch, Ross Neilson?
2060 POLICE PROMOTIONS—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—
In relation to police promotions and the Schuberg Report, a Ministerial Inquiry under Section 217 of the Police Act 1990 being chaired by Geoff Schuberg, which you have previously advised you have not received (answer to Question on Notice 920):
(1) Are you aware of widespread concern within NSW Police with the delay in releasing the Schuberg Report and in reforming the promotions system?
(2) As of 6 May 2004 have you received the final report?
(3) If so, what were its recommendations?
(4) What is your response to each of the recommendations?
(5) What is the timetable for implementing the recommendations?
(6) When will the report be made available to the public?
(7) Were any particular allegations of corruption in the promotions system reported to the PMAC during the Inquiry and if so, are any individual officers being investigated or being considered for disciplinary action as a result, including under protocols with the Ombudsman's Office?
2061 SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON PACIFIC HIGHWAY—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—
With reference to information previously sought by me concerning inspections of the Pacific Highway in the vicinity of the intersection of the Pacific Highway and Keels Road, why will the Minister not provide the specific information sought?
2062 BUSINESSLINK IMPLEMENTATION—Mr Stoner to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Youth—
In relation to the imminent implementation of “businesslink”:
(1) How many positions in departments under your control will be abolished in the Oxley electorate as a result of the “businesslink” implementation?
(2) Where are these positions based?
(3) What is the process and timetable for the abolition of these positions and the management of affected staff?
2063 WATER RESTRICTION INFRINGEMENTS—Mr Amery to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) Since the introduction of water restrictions, how many persons have been detected by Sydney Water enforcement officers breaching the water restrictions in the Mount Druitt electorate?
(2) What are the number of these detections on a month by month basis?
(3) Of these detections, how many persons have been:
(a) issued with a caution or warning?
(b) issued with an infringement notice?
2064 FEE CHARGES FOR REPLACEMENT OF WATER METERS—Mr Stoner to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Lands)—
(1) Are you aware of community unrest in relation to the fees charged by some local councils for the replacement of water meters, for example around $800 by Kempsey Shire Council compared to around $80 by Greater Taree Shire Council?
(2) If so, what is the Government’s response?
2065 BURST WATER MAINS—SYDNEY WATER—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in the Sydney Water supply in the following years:
(a) 2001-2002?
(b) 2002-2003?
(c) 2003 to current?
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the Sydney Water supply in the following years:
(a) 2001-2002?
(b) 2002-2003?
(c) 2003 to current?
(3) How many megalitres of water has been lost as a result of burst water mains in the since Sydney Water supply the commencement of water restrictions on 1 October 2003 to current?
2066 BURST WATER MAINS—MANLY ELECTORATE—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in the Manly electorate in the following years:
(a) 2001-2002?
(b) 2002-2003?
(c) 2003 to current?
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the Manly electorate in the following years:
(a) 2001-2002?
(b) 2002-2003?
(c) 2003 to current?
(3) How many megalitres of water has been lost as a result of burst water mains in the Manly electorate since the commencement of water restrictions on 1 October 2003 to current?
2067 SECURITY STAFF—GOULBURN—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Health—
(1) As a result of the security review conducted at Goulburn Base Hospital during late 2000 by Security Consultant T Colgan of the Webster Group, have all external door locks to censored areas been changed to a security key system in accordance with recommendations 3 and 8?
(2) At the Goulburn Community Health Centre have alarms and cameras been installed in accordance with recommendations 3 and 4?
(3) Why were recommendations 2 and 3 to install safety grills and upgrade locks at Springfield House not supported by the SAHS?
2068 REGIONAL TIMBER BRIDGE PROGRAM—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—
Which timber bridges in the Local Government areas of Greater Argyle, Upper Lachlan, Boorowa, Yass Valley, Gundagai and Tumut will be affected by the recent decision to delay the implementation of the Regional Timber Bridge Program?
2069 FAIR TRADING CALL CENTRE—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—
(1) Is the Fair Trading Call Centre at Penrith being relocated to Homebush?
(2) If so when will this move be completed?
(3) How many staff are currently employed at the Penrith site?
(4) How many staff will be employed at the Homebush site?
(5) Will any staff lose their jobs as a result of this move?
(6) What re-employment options have been offered to staff who will lose their jibs as a result of this move?
2070 MATURE WORKERS PROGRAM—Mrs Skinner to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
How can you justify closing down the Mature Workers Program given that, five days before the Mini- Budget was announced, you described the Program in a letter to a Ministerial colleague as ‘an important part of the Government’s effort to address the skills need of the population of NSW’?
2071 WATER FINES—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many fines have Sydney Water patrol officers issued since March 3, 2004?
For each fine issued by a Sydney Water patrol officer, in which suburb did the offence occur?
(2) How many fines have local government councils issued on behalf of Sydney Water since February 16, 2004?
(3) For each fine issued by a representative from a local government council, in which suburb did the offence occur and which council issued the fine?
(4) For each fine issued by a representative from a local government council, in which suburb did the offence occur and which council issued the fine?
2072 WATER PIPES RENEWAL—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) What is the length of water pipes forecast to be renewed by Sydney Water in:
♣ 2003-04
♣ 2004-05
♣ 2005-06?
(2) In what suburbs will Sydney Water water pipes be renewed?
What is the forecast budget for these water pipe renewals by Sydney Water in:
♣ 2003-04
♣ 2004-05
♣ 2005-06?
(3) How many years will it take Sydney Water to renew its entire water pipe network?
2073 GREEN POWER 100 PERCENT USAGE—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) What actual numbers and what percentage of residential customers purchased 100 per cent of Green Power from each of the following energy companies for each year between 1997 and 2004:
(a) Country Energy
(b) EnergyAustralia
(c) Integral Energy
(d) Great Southern Energy
(e) Advance Energy
(f) Northpower
(g) Australian Inland ?
(2) What actual number and what percentage of business/commercial customers purchased 100 per cent of Green Power from each of the following energy companies for each year between 1997 and 2004:
(a) Country Energy
(b) EnergyAustralia
(c) Integral Energy
(d) Great Southern Energy
(e) Advance Energy
(f) Northpower
(g) Australian Inland ?
(3) Which Government owned corporations or departments purchased:
(a) 100 per cent of Green Power between 1997 and 2004?
(b) Green Power as a proportion of total power between 1997 and 2004?
2074 PERCENTAGE OF GREEN POWER RESIDENTIAL PURCHASE—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) What actual number and percentage of residential customers purchased:
(a) Less than 20 per cent
(b) Less than 50 per cent
(c) Less than 100 per cent
of Green Power from each of the following energy companies for each year between 1997 and 2004:
♣ Country Energy
♣ EnergyAustralia
♣ Integral Energy
♣ Great Southern Energy
♣ Advance Energy
♣ Northpower
♣ Australian Inland?
2075 STORMWATER EXTENSION OFFICER PROGRAM—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) What is the Government proposing in relation to the NSW Stormwater Extension Officer Program beyond June 2004?
(2) What initiatives or programs is the Government undertaking to ensure the advancement of stormwater management in NSW?
(3) What is the Government’s response to the independent mid-term review of the Stormwater Extension Officer Program that highlights the positive outcomes of the program and notes the clear need for its ongoing implementation?
(4) What will the Government do to ensure that it takes note of this review and acts on its recommendation?
2076 FERTILISER RESTRICTIONS—Mr Richardson to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—
(1) Has the Environment Protection Authority placed any restrictions on or warnings against farmers using fertilisers in the Malpas Dam catchment in New England?
(2) If so, what scientific evidence has the EPA used to justify its campaign against the use of fertilisers?
(3) Which fertilisers has the EPA specifically been targeting?
(4) Is it true that soils in the catchment are inherently high in phosphorus and that this natural phenomenon has been a contributing factor to the formation of blue-green algae in the Malpas reservoir?
2077 NEW HIGH SCHOOL—Mrs Skinner to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
(1) What work is being done to locate land and build a new high school in the Kariong Mountains area?
(2) Have you considered the options of land available in the area in the report provided to you by the Kariong Mountains High School Executive Committee? If so, which sites are being considered?
2078 LINDFIELD SCHOOL PROJECT—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Assistant Treasurer, and Minister for the Central Coast—
(1) Did the Department of Commerce manage the Department of Education’s project to remove fibrous material from the hall of Lindfield Public School?
(2) How much did the Department of Commerce receive in management and other fees for this project?
(3) What was the original (a) timeframe and (b) estimated cost of the project?
(4) When did it become apparent that additional material was present and required removal?
(5) What was the final (a) timeframe and (b) cost of the project?
2079 LINDFIELD SCHOOL HALL—Mr O'Farrell to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
(1) Is the Minister aware that, contrary to his answer to Question no 1880 the Lindfield Public School Hall was not in use at 6 May 2004?
(2) Why has the Minister refused to answer questions about (a) the original cost and (b) the original timeframe for the project?
(3) Is the Department of Education and Training satisfied at the cost and timeliness of this remedial project?
2080 RAILWAY CLOSE CIRCUIT TELEVISION—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
(1) Are closed circuit television cameras installed on the Newcastle to Hornsby railway line to monitor trains and rail passenger safety? If so, where?
(2) Have there been any incidences in the last twelve months of track signals failing on the Newcastle to Hornsby line?
(3) If so, when and where did these failures occur?
2081 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Police—
What are the Neighbourhood Watch groups currently operating in the Hornsby electorate, by suburb and number?
2082 MEDICAL APPLIANCES—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Health—
(1) How much longer will medical appliances be provided to residents and patients at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital?
(2) What measures will be undertaken to provide access to medical appliances when and if the service and Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital closes?
2083 LAND CLAIMS—Mrs Hopwood to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
(1) How many Aboriginal land claims are there in the electorate of Hornsby?
(2) Where are they?
(3) What is their current status?
2084 GUN BUY BACK—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Police—
How many guns were surrendered and had compensation paid in the electorate of Hornsby under the gun buy-back initiative?
2085 SPENCER PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Hartcher to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
(1) Is a house owned by the Department of Education and Training attached to the Spencer Public School?
(2) Has the local community, by way of petition, requested the house be made available to the school for school purposes?
(3) Will you make the house available as requested?
(4) If not, why not?
2086 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE—Mr Hartcher to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
(1) Is there a priority list kept by the Department of Education and Training for school maintenance?
(2) How are the schools placed on the list?
(3) Is the list publicly available?
(4) If not, will the Minister make it available?
(5) Are schools placed in the list given a starting date for the commencement of works?
(6) If not, why not?
2087 WILLOUGHBY PADDOCKS—Ms Berejiklian to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—
(1) In relation to the Willoughby Paddocks:
(2) What is the role of the State Government in relation to future development of the site?
(3) What is the State Government’s view on the future of the site?
(4) What are the outcomes of meetings held between the former Minister for Planning, and Willoughby Council prior to the last State election?
2088 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE—Mr Souris to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
(1) What projects in the electorate of Upper Hunter are included in the $124 million school maintenance backlog identified by the Auditor-General?
(2) What amounts pertain to each project?
(3) What timeframe applies to each project?
2089 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS—Mr Souris to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
(1) When is it anticipated that the following projects will gain approval for construction:
(a) Coonabarabran High School new assembly and multi-purpose hall?
(b) Gulgong High School classroom construction program to replace the 40% of the school’s classroom space which is in the form of demountables?
(c) Muswellbrook South Public School (Stage II)?
(d) Gulgong Public School electricity supply upgrade to permit air conditioning?
(2) What is the anticipated cost of each project and what might be the construction period of each project?
2090 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE WORKS—Mrs Skinner to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
What are the details of maintenance works and funding required, included in the $124 million school maintenance backlog identified by the Auditor General at the following schools:
(a) North Sydney Demonstration School
(b) Neutral Bay Public School
(c) Middle Harbour Public School
(d) Mosman Public School
(e) Beauty Point Public School
(f) Mosman High School
(g) North Sydney Girls High School
(h) North Sydney Boys High School
(i) Bradfield College?
2091 ENERGY AUSTRALIA SUBSTATIONS—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) Which EnergyAustralia substations, by name:
(a) currently exceed their firm capacity ratings?
(b) are forecast to exceed their firm capacity ratings over the next 12 months?
(c) are forecast to exceed their firm capacity ratings in three years?
(2) What budget has EnergyAustralia allocated since 1999 to upgrade substations to ensure they are not loaded above their firm capacity ratings?
(3) What was the total amount of money EnergyAustralia has actually spent since 1999 to upgrade substations to ensure they are not loaded above their firm capacity ratings?
(4) How much money is EnergyAustralia forecasting to spend over the next three years to prevent substations being loaded above their firm capacity ratings?
7 MAY 2004
(Paper No. 75)
2092 DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE WINDSOR STATION—Mr Pringle to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—
Will blue directional signage to Windsor Station be installed at locations such as Richmond Road and George Street?
2093 GROSE WOLD PUBLIC SCHOOL SITE—Mr Pringle to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
Is it intended to sell the former Grose Wold Public School site and buildings?
2094 GROSE WOLD PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDING—Mr Pringle to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
(1) Has a heritage assessment been undertaken on the former Grose Wold Public School building site?
(2) What other heritage material is available concerning the building?
2095 GREAT RIVER WALK—Mr Pringle to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—
(1) What is the status of the Great River Walk?
(2) What sections of the walk are currently suitable as a public walking track?
(3) What funds have been expended to date on the project?
(4) What funding is proposed for the 2003-04, 2004-05 and 2005-06 financial years?
2096 COUNTRYLINK SERVICES—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
(1) Does the Government or CountryLink have a policy of limiting the available seating for pensioner concessions on CountryLink services?
(2) If so, what is that policy?
(3) If so, why is there such a policy?
(4) If so, who introduced the policy?
(5) How many travel concessions were issued in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 to date?
(6) How many seats did CountryLink provide for pensioner concession fare holders in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 to date?
(7) What was the overall percentage of use of CountryLink trains by passengers for the years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 to date?
(8) Is concession travel on CountryLink fully funded by the Community Service Obligation Fund or any similar fund?
(9) If so, how much was paid from that fund to CountryLink or other relevant department or departments in the years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 to date?
(10) What were the total bonuses paid to CountryLink staff for the years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 to date?
2097 MATURE WORKERS PROGRAM—Mrs Skinner to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
(1) How long has the Mature Workers Program been operating?
(2) How many participants have been involved with the Mature Workers Program?
(3) How many non-Government organisations are currently operating the Mature Workers Program?
(4) How many employees are currently engaged in running the Mature Workers Program?
2098 CARINGBAH STATION—Mr Kerr to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
During what hours and on what days is the ticket office at Caringbah Railway Station closed?
2099 UROLOGY SERVICES—Mr Stoner to Minister for Health—
In relation to specialist urology services on the mid North Coast:
(1) Has the shortage of urologists at Coffs Harbour and Taree contributed to the transfer of patients to Port Macquarie Base Hospital from areas outside the hospital’s patient catchment area?
(2) Has this in turn adversely affected waiting lists including category 2 patients?
(3) What action have you or will you undertake to resolve this situation?
2100 BURST WATER MAINS—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many incidents of burst water mains have occurred in the Manly electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(2) How many megalitres of water were lost as a result of burst water mains in the Manly electorate in the following years:
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003 to current?
(3) How many megalitres of water have been lost as a result of burst water mains in the Manly electorate since the commencement of water restrictions on 1 October 2003 to current?
2101 YASS VALLEY COUNCIL BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Lands)—
(1) Will you confirm the information provided by your office on 29 April that at the meeting of General Managers in Queanbeyan on 12 May a resolution on the transfer of the Kangiara area to Yass Valley Council would be sought?
(2) In light of subsequent information will this issue in fact be discussed?
(3) What specific action have you taken to ensure that your statement in Parliament, of 18 March, that you ‘expect that the matter will be resolved before the councils go to an election on 26 June’ is accurate?
2102 COMPOUND HUNTING BOWS—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Police—
(1) Can you confirm advice from the Federal Minister for Justice and Customs that the next Australasian Police Minister’s Council will discuss the merits of making compound hunting bows a prohibited weapon?
(2) As neither the Attorney General nor the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research is able to provide any data on the number of criminal acts committed using compound bows in NSW in the past 10 years, why is this proposal being considered?
(3) Does the NSW Police Force maintain statistics regarding the criminal use of compound hunting bows?
(4) If so, will you provide information on the following:
(a) In the past ten years how many criminal acts have been committed in NSW using compound hunting bows or target bows (as distinct from crossbows)?
(b) How many deaths, if any, resulted from illegal use of these bows (not crossbows)?
(c) How many injuries resulted from illegal use of these bows (not crossbows)?
(d) How many armed robberies were committed using bows (not crossbows) during this period?
(e) On how many occasions were Police threatened with bows (not crossbows)?
(5) What is the NSW Government’s position on this proposal?
2103 POLICE MOTOR BIKES—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—
In relation to police motor bikes:
Given your advice that “NSW Police uses motorcycles as an operational tool on a needs basis” (Question on Notice 1622):
(1) How many police motor bikes does NSW Police own, lease and/or operate as at 5 May 2004?
(3) How many police are trained to operate police motor bikes as at 5 May 2004?
(a) How many police are currently undergoing motor bike training?
(b) What is the cost to train an individual officer as a police motor cyclist?
(5) Given your advice that ‘motorcycles are being replaced under a replacement schedule’,
(a) How many BMW K1200P bikes are in operation as at 5 May 2004?
(b) How many Honda ST1100 and BMW RT1150P bikes have been replaced by the BMW K1200P as at 5 May 2004?
(c) When do you expect the full replacement of bikes as referred to, to be completed?
2104 NEW REJOINEES POLICY—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—
2105 FIREARMS TRAINING—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—
In relation to the Firearms Training:
(1) How many hours of firearm training does each officer receive at Goulburn Police Academy ?
(2) What is the maximum size of classes receiving firearms training ?
(3) How many shooting bays does the Goulburn Police Academy Pistol Range have ?
(4) Where the size of classes exceeds the number of shooting bays what firearms training do those officers without bays receive and is that time included in their firearms training time ?
(5) How many hours of firearms training do officers receive in an allocated shooting bay ?
2106 FIXED SPEED CAMERAS—Mr Page to Minister for Police—
(1) How much does it cost to install a fixed speed camera in New South Wales?
(2) What are the necessary requirements needed to justify the installation of a fixed speed camera in New South Wales?
(3) How many motorists were photographed by fixed speed cameras in New South Wales in 2003 and 2002?
(4) How many motorists were fined by fixed speed cameras in New South Wales in 2003 and 2002?
(5) How much revenue is collected by the State Government from general traffic/vehicle infringements?
2107 FIXED SPEED CAMERAS—Mr Page to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—
(1) How much does it cost to install a fixed speed camera in New South Wales?
(2) What are the necessary requirements needed to justify the installation of a fixed speed camera in New South Wales?
(3) How many motorists were photographed by fixed speed cameras in New South Wales in 2003 and 2002?
(4) How many motorists were fined by fixed speed cameras in New South Wales in 2003 and 2002?
(5) How much revenue is collected by the State Government from general traffic/vehicle infringements?
2108 F6 CORRIDOR—Mr Page to Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Western Sydney, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Infrastructure and Planning (Planning Administration)—
(1) Has the State Government abandoned the corridor for the F6?
(2) If so, what was the reason for the State Government to abandon the F6 Corridor?
(3) What future road transport plans are in place to facilitate the movement of traffic serviced by the F6?
(4) Does the Government have plans for the re-zoning of the land that was the proposed F6 corridor?
(5) Is the current road system capable of carrying extra heavy vehicle movements?
(6) If not, what road plans are in place to deal with the expected extra movements?
(7) If Sydney Harbour port closes as a working port, how many extra truck movements are predicted to take place at Port Botany and Port Kembla? What are the projected figures for each port?
2109 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS CITYRAIL SERVICE—Ms Seaton to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
Regarding the CityRail service departing from Central at 3.47pm to the Southern Highlands:
(1) On how many occasions has the service at Macarthur been held up in the last six months as a result of delays in the arrival of connecting trains?
(2) How many minutes has each service been held up?
(3) Which services are delayed which cause these hold ups?
(4) How many passengers are on the train that join the service at Macarthur?
(5) On what basis are trains held at Macarthur?
(6) Who authorises the holding of the trains?
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2110 SCHUBERG REPORT—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—
In relation to police promotions and the Schuberg Report, a Ministerial Inquiry under Section 217 of the Police Act 1990, chaired by Mr Geoff Schuberg:
(1) What has been the cost of this review to date?
(2) When was it established and when did Mr Schuberg finalise his report?
(3) Who did Mr Schuberg deliver the report to and what is its status?
(4) What is the delay in releasing the report?
In relation to police promotions and the Schuberg Report, a Ministerial Inquiry under Section 217 of the Police Act 1990, chaired by Mr Geoff Schuberg:
(1) What has been the cost of this review to date?
(2) When was it established and when did Mr Schuberg finalise his report?
(3) Who did Mr Schuberg deliver the report to and what is its status?
(4) What is the delay in releasing the report?
2111 EDUCATION SERVICES—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—
In relation to Education Services:
(1) Has Jan McClelland been appointed to review Education Services?
(2) If so what are the terms of reference?
(3) Did the former Minister appoint Peter Anderson to prepare an Education Services report or review?
(4) If so when was it completed, what was its cost and what were the recommendations?
In relation to Education Services:
(1) Has Jan McClelland been appointed to review Education Services?
(2) If so what are the terms of reference?
(3) Did the former Minister appoint Peter Anderson to prepare an Education Services report or review?
(4) If so when was it completed, what was its cost and what were the recommendations?
2112 EXPENDITURE REVIEW COMMITTEE—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—
In relation to the Police Expenditure Review Committee (ERC):
(1) Was the Expenditure Review Committee established without written correspondence between the parties involved in the ERC?
(2) Are discussions, votes and decisions of the ERC not minuted or distributed to participants?
(3) If so, have you received verbal or written complaints about the lack of documentation referred to in questions 1 and 2 above?
(4) If ERC discussions and decisions are not minuted, who takes responsibility for the decisions of the ERC, especially in relation to implications for operational policing?
(5) Have you discussed, with the Auditor General, the establishment, operation and lack of minutes of the ERC?
In relation to the Police Expenditure Review Committee (ERC):
(1) Was the Expenditure Review Committee established without written correspondence between the parties involved in the ERC?
(2) Are discussions, votes and decisions of the ERC not minuted or distributed to participants?
(3) If so, have you received verbal or written complaints about the lack of documentation referred to in questions 1 and 2 above?
(4) If ERC discussions and decisions are not minuted, who takes responsibility for the decisions of the ERC, especially in relation to implications for operational policing?
(5) Have you discussed, with the Auditor General, the establishment, operation and lack of minutes of the ERC?
2113 LARGE CARNIVORE SIGHTINGS—Mr Pringle to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Primary Industries—
What action is the Minister proposing concerning the numerous sightings of a large carnivore in the Grose Vale/Blue Mountains districts in light of the recent report on the matter?
What action is the Minister proposing concerning the numerous sightings of a large carnivore in the Grose Vale/Blue Mountains districts in light of the recent report on the matter?
2114 ANNANGROVE PUBLIC SCHOOL DEMOUNTABLES—Mr Pringle to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
In light of recent population increases in North West Sydney and the need for increased indoor areas, will the Minister accede to requests by parents, teachers and students for all current demountable buildings to remain on site?
In the light of recent population increases in North West Sydney and the need for increased indoor areas, will the Minister accede to requests by parents, teachers and students for all current demountable buildings to remain on site?
2115 WILLOUGHBY PADDOCKS—Ms Berejiklian to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—
In relation to the Willoughby Paddocks:
(1) Have you, your predecessor or your department discussed the issue of a potential aged care facility on the site?
(2) If so, what are the details of discussions and what is your position?
In relation to the Willoughby Paddocks:
(1) Have you, your predecessor or your department discussed the issue of a potential aged care facility on the site?
(2) If so, what are the details of discussions and what is your position?
2116 ROYAL NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL—Mr Roberts to Minister for Health—
How many persons were treated at the Royal North Shore Hospital for injuries resulting from alleged assault during the period between 1 January 2003 and 10 May 2004?
How many persons were treated at the Royal North Shore Hospital for injuries resulting from alleged assault during the period between 1 January 2003 and 10 May 2004?
2117 AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIFORMS—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Health—
(1) Did the NSW Ambulance Service trial new uniforms for its staff in 2001?
(2) What were the results of the trial?
(3) What plans does the Service currently have to review and/or change uniforms?
(1) Did the NSW Ambulance Service trial new uniforms for its staff in 2001?
(2) What were the results of the trial?
(3) What plans does the Service currently have to review and/or change uniforms?
2118 MILLENNIUM TRAIN SERVICES—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
(1) Do Millennium trains operate on the North Shore line on (a) weekdays or (b) weekends?
(2) If so, how many services daily for (a) weekdays and (b) weekends?
(3) If not, why not?
(1) Do Millennium trains operate on the North Shore line on (a) weekdays or (b) weekends?
(2) If so, how many services daily for (a) weekdays and (b) weekends?
(3) If not, why not?
2119 "AREA OF NEED"—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Health—
(1) How many “area of need” appointments to public hospitals exist, by Area Health Service, across NSW?
(2) What area of specialities do these appointments fill, by Area Health Service, across NSW?
(3) How are “areas of need” defined or assessed?
(4) What agency undertakes recruitment of “area of need” appointments?
(1) How many “area of need” appointments to public hospitals exist, by Area Health Service, across NSW?
(2) What area of specialities do these appointments fill, by Area Health Service, across NSW?
(3) How are “areas of need” defined or assessed?
(4) What agency undertakes recruitment of “area of need” appointments?
2120 NATIONAL LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION SCHEME—Mr Pringle to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Primary Industries—
Will the Minister arrange for a workshop concerning the National Livestock Identification Scheme, as conducted in other parts of the Moss Vale Rural Lands Protection Board Area, to be conducted in or adjacent to the Hawkesbury Electorate?
Will the Minister arrange for a workshop concerning the National Livestock Identification Scheme, as conducted in other parts of the Moss Vale Rural Lands Protection Board Area, to be conducted in or adjacent to the Hawkesbury Electorate?
2121 WOLLAR TRANSMISSION LINE—Mr Souris to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) What is the latest progress on Transgrid’s proposal for the Wollar-Wellington electricity transmission line?
(2) What is the planning timeframe for the line?
(3) Has the proposed 60 metre easement for the 330kV transmission line been finalised for the whole length of the line?
(4) Which site has been decided upon for the switching station?
(5) When is the Environmental Impact Statement for the project expected to go on exhibition?
(1) What is the latest progress on Transgrid’s proposal for the Wollar-Wellington electricity transmission line?
(2) What is the planning timeframe for the line?
(3) Has the proposed 60 metre easement for the 330kV transmission line been finalised for the whole length of the line?
(4) Which site has been decided upon for the switching station?
(5) When is the Environmental Impact Statement for the project expected to go on exhibition?
2122 MODEL FARMS HIGH SCHOOL—Mr Merton to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
(1) What is the present enrolment number of pupils at Model Farms High School?
(2) What were the enrolment figures for the years 1995-2003 inclusive?
(3) What are the projected enrolments for the years 2005-2010 inclusive?
(1) What is the present enrolment number of pupils at Model Farm High School?
(2) What were the enrolment figures for the years 1995-2003 inclusive?
(3) What are the projected enrolments for the years 2005-2010 inclusive?
2123 MINING ROYALTIES—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Mineral Resources—
(1) How much money did the following companies pay in mining royalties for 2001-02 and 2002-03: (a) Centennial Coal and (b) Excel Coal?
(2) How much is it estimated each company will pay under the new mining royalties set out in the Treasurer’s mini-budget of 6 April 2004?
(3) How many people are employed at the mining sites at: (a) Mandalong (b) Lake Munmorah (c) Mannering Park?
(4) Will the Minister support a differential rate for coal mining companies that export coal and for coal mining companies whose coal is used for domestic consumption?
(1) How much money did the following companies pay in mining royalties for 2001-02 and 2002-03: (a) Centennial Coal and (b) Excel Coal?
(2) How much is it estimated each company will pay under the new mining royalties set out in the Treasurer’s mini-budget of 6 April 2004?
(3) How many people are employed at the mining sites at: (a) Mandalong (b) Lake Munmorah (c) Mannering Park?
(4) Will the Minister support a differential rate for coal mining companies that export coal and for coal mining companies whose coal is used for domestic consumption?
2124 STRESS CLAIMS—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Assistant Treasurer, and Minister for the Central Coast—
(1) How many claims, classified as stressed related, have been lodged with the Workers Compensation Commission since 1 April 2003?
(2) What percentage do these constitute of all claims?
(1) How many claims, classified as stressed related, have been lodged with the Workers Compensation Commission since 1 April 2003?
(2) What percentage do these constitute of all claims?
2125 COMMUNITY GRANTS—Mr Hartcher to Premier, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship—
(1) Do you have under your control a discretionary fund to assist community organisations?
(2) What grants were made by the fund, to which organisations and in what amount from 1 April 2003 to 30 April 2004?
(1) Do you have under your control a discretionary fund to assist community organisations?
(2) What grants were made by the fund, to which organisations and in what amount from 1 April 2003 to 30 April 2004?
2126 BICKHAM COAL MINE—Mr Piccoli to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—
With respect to the proposed Bickham Coal Mine in the Hunter Valley why has the water licence for this project been increased from 16M1 to 20 M1 in light of the fact that there is a moratorium on new water licences across NSW?
With respect to the proposed Bickham Coal Mine in the Hunter Valley why has the water licence for this project been increased from 16M1 to 20 M1 in light of the fact that there is a moratorium on new water licences across NSW?
2127 MODEL FARMS HIGH SCHOOL—Mr Merton to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
What is the present position in respect of the representations made supporting the construction of an assembly hall at Model Farms High School?
What is the present position in respect of the representations made supporting the construction of an assembly hall at Model Farm High School?
2128 FIXED SPEED CAMERAS—Mr Roberts to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—
How many motorists were photographed by fixed speed cameras in the Local Government Areas of (a) Lane Cove (b) Hunters Hill and (c) Ryde in the years, 2001-2001, 2001-2002 and 2002-2003?
How many motorists were photographed by fixed speed cameras in the Local Government Areas of (a) Lane Cove (b) Hunters Hill and (c) Ryde in the years, 2001-2001, 2001-2002 and 2002-2003?
2129 ASSAULTS IN HOSPITALS—Mr Roberts to Minister for Health—
During the period from 1 January 2003 through to 1 January 2004 what was the average per day (Monday through Sunday) of persons treated at the Royal North Shore Hospital from injuries resulting from alleged assaults?
During the period from 1 January 2003 through to 1 January 2004 what was the average per day (Monday through Sunday) of persons treated at the Royal North Shore Hospital from injuries resulting from alleged assaults?
2130 POLLUTION STUDIES—Mrs Hopwood to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—
(1) Have there been any studies done on the run-off of pollutants into Berowra Valley Regional Park and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park from (1) the green waste facility at 5 Beaumont Road, Mt Ku-ring-gai and (2) the hardfill recycling facility at Mt Ku-ring-gai?
(2) What are the results of any studies undertaken?
(1) Have there been any studies done on the run-off of pollutants into Berowra Valley Regional Park and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park from (1) the green waste facility at 5 Beaumont Road, Mt Ku-ring-gai and (2) the hardfill recycling facility at Mt Ku-ring-gai?
(2) What are the results of any studies undertaken?
2131 SEWERAGE CONNECTION—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) Will sewerage connection in Mooney Mooney and Cheero Point commence concurrently with sewerage connection in Brooklyn and Dangar Island?
(2) If so, what timeframe will be used?
(3) What are the funding components of the development of the sewerage connection for the northern side of the Hawkesbury?
(1) Will sewerage connection in Mooney Mooney and Cheero Point commence concurrently with sewerage connection in Brooklyn and Dangar Island?
(2) If so, what timeframe will be used?
(3) What are the funding components of the development of the sewerage connection for the northern side of the Hawkesbury?
2132 PRIVATE BUS SERVICES—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
Will private bus services in the Hornsby electorate be affected by the proposed new power of the Director-General of the Ministry of Transport to cancel services?
Will private bus services in the Hornsby electorate be affected by the proposed new power of the Director-General of the Ministry of Transport to cancel services?
2133 INJURIES—SUTHERLAND HOSPITAL—Mr Kerr to Minister for Health—
How many persons were treated at Sutherland Hospital for injuries resulting from alleged assault during the period between 1 January 2003 and 10 May 2004?
How many persons were treated at Sutherland Hospital for injuries resulting from alleged assault during the period between 1 January 2003 and 10 May 2004?
2134 FIXED SPEED CAMERAS—Mr Merton to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—
How many motorists were photographed by fixed speed cameras in the Local Government Areas of (a) Parramatta (b) Baulkham Hills (c) Blacktown and (d) Hawkesbury in 2002 and 2003?
How much revenue was collected in respect of these matters?
How many motorists were photographed by fixed speed cameras in the Local Government Areas of (a) Parramatta (b) Baulkham Hills (c) Blacktown and (d) Hawkesbury in 2002 and 2003?
How much revenue was collected in respect of these matters?
2135 F3 SPEED LIMIT—Mr Souris to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—
(1) Why has the 110kph speed limit not been restored on recently upgraded sections of the F3?
(2) What justification is there in increasing numbers of lanes and upgrading the alignment if the 90 kph speed limit remains for almost all of the new section?
(3) Will the 110kph speed limit now be reinstated for all of the section of road which has been upgraded?
(1) Why has the 100kph speed limit not been restored on recently upgraded sections of the F3?
(2) What justification is there in increasing numbers of lanes and upgrading the alignment if the 90 kph speed limit remains for almost all of the new section?
(3) Will the 110kph speed limit now be reinstated for all of the section of road which has been upgraded?
2136 COUNTRYLINK SERVICES—Mr Aplin to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
(1) How many passengers travelled between Sydney and Albury and between Albury and Sydney on the CountryLink XPT service in (a) 2001 (b) 2002 (c) 2003?
(2) How many of these passengers travelled as concession fare holders?
(3) Is concession travel on CountryLink fully funded by the community service obligation fund or any similar fund?
(1) How many passengers travelled between Sydney and Albury and between Albury and Sydney on the CountryLink XPT service in (a) 2001 (b) 2002 (c) 2003?
(2) How many of these passengers travelled as concession fare holders?
(3) Is concession travel on CountryLink fully funded by the community service obligation fund or any similar fund?
2137 SAFE TURNING—MULLENGANDRA PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Aplin to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—
(1) What funding was allocated by the Roads and Traffic Authority to safety and urgent minor works in the Albury electorate in (a) 2002 (b) 2003 and (c) 2004 to date?
(2) Is a list of priority projects available?
(3) If so, what is the position of the safe turning lane from the Hume Highway to Mullengandra Public School?
(1) What funding was allocated by the Roads and Traffic Authority to safety and urgent minor works in the Albury electorate in (a) 2002 (b) 2003 and (c) 2004 to date?
(2) Is a list of priority projects available?
(3) If so, what is the position of the safe turning lane from the Hume Highway to Mullengandra Public School?
2138 PACIFIC HIGHWAY—KEMPSEY AND MACKSVILLE—Mr Stoner to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—
In relation to the Pacific Highway between Kempsey and Macksville:
(1) What is the average daily traffic volume, for each of the last 5 years?
(2) How many road fatalities have occurred, for each of the last 5 years?
(3) Where (at which local site) did these road fatalities occur ?
(4) How much of this stretch of highway, in terms of kilometres, consists of dual carriageway for north and south-bound traffic?
(5) What is planned for the upgrading of this stretch of highway?
In relation to the Pacific Highway between Kempsey and Macksville:
(1) What is the average daily traffic volume, for each of the last 5 years?
(2) How many road fatalities have occurred, for each of the last 5 years?
(3) Where (at which local site) did these road fatalities occur ?
(4) How much of this stretch of highway, in terms of kilometres, consists of dual carriageway for north and south-bound traffic?
(5) What is planned for the upgrading of this stretch of highway?
2139 PACIFIC HIGHWAY—PORT MACQUARIE—Mr Stoner to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—
In relation to the Pacific Highway between Port Macquarie (Oxley Highway intersection) and Kempsey:
(1) What is the average daily traffic volume, for each of the last 5 years?
(3) Where, by site, did these road fatalities occur?
(4) What is planned for the upgrading of this stretch of highway?
(5) How much of this stretch of highway , in terms of kilometres, consists of dual carriageway for north and southbound traffic?
In relation to the Pacific Highway between Port Macquarie (Oxley Highway intersection) and Kempsey:
(1) What is the average daily traffic volume, for each of the last 5 years?
(2) How many road fatalities have occurred for each of the last 5 years?
(3) Where, by site, did these road fatalities occur?
(4) What is planned for the upgrading of this stretch of highway?
(5) How much of this stretch of highway , in terms of kilometres, consists of dual carriageway for north and southbound traffic?
2140 SCOPING STUDY STEERING COMMITTEE REPORT—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—
(1) Has the NSW Government received the Plantation Ownership Options Scoping Study Steering Committee report?
(3) If not, when will the NSW Government receive the report?
(4) Will you release the report in its entirety when it is received?
(1) Has the NSW Government received the Plantation Ownership Options Scoping Study Steering Committee report?
(2) If so, when will the report be made public?
(3) If not, when will the NSW Government receive the report?
(4) Will you release the report in its entirety when it is received?
2141 AMBULANCE RESPONSE TIMES—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Health—
(1) Was the accident that occurred on the Barton Highway about 4 kilometres south of Murrumbateman at around 8:00pm on 25 November 2003 attended by an ambulance from the NSW Ambulance or the ACT Ambulance?
(2) At what time was the original ‘000’ from Mrs J Beveridge received by the centralised Telstra 000 Call Centre?
(3) At what time was the electronic message from the Telstra 000 Call Centre directed to the Ambulance Service attending the accident?
(4) At what time did the attending ambulance acknowledge receipt of this message?
(5) At what time did the attending ambulance arrive at the scene of the accident?
(1) Was the accident that occurred on the Barton Highway about 4 kilometres south of Murrumbateman at around 8:00pm on 25 November 2003 attended by an ambulance from the NSW Ambulance or the ACT Ambulance?
(2) At what time was the original ‘000’ from Mrs J Beveridge received by the centralised Telstra 000 Call Centre?
(3) At what time was the electronic message from the Telstra 000 Call Centre directed to the Ambulance Service attending the accident?
(4) At what time did the attending ambulance acknowledge receipt of this message?
(5) At what time did the attending ambulance arrive at the scene of the accident?
2142 ADVERTISING SOLICITATION—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—
(1) Has the Office of Fair Trading received any complaints about solicitation for advertising in the Regional Commerce Directory, Suite 12, 125 Oxford St Bondi Junction?
(2) If so, has the Office of Fair Trading investigated these complaints?
(3) What was the result of these investigations?
(4) Does the Regional Commerce Directory actually exist as a published advertising service?
(1) Has the Office of Fair Trading received any complaints about solicitation for advertising in the Regional Commerce Directory, Suite 12, 125 Oxford St Bondi Junction?
(2) If so, has the Office of Fair Trading investigated these complaints?
(3) What was the result of these investigations?
(4) Does the Regional Commerce Directory actually exist as a published advertising service?
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