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PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 2007-08-09-10 FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FOURTH PARLIAMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS No. 223 TUESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2010 The Questions and Answers Paper is published at the end of each sitting day and will contain, by number and title, all unanswered questions, together with questions to which answers have been received on that 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. During any adjournment of two weeks or more a Questions and Answers Paper will be published from time to time containing answers received. 10657

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PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALESLEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2007-08-09-10

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FOURTH PARLIAMENT

QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS

No. 223

TUESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2010

The Questions and Answers Paper is published at the end of each sitting day and will contain, by number and title, all unanswered questions, together with questions to which answers have been received on that 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. During any adjournment of two weeks or more a Questions and Answers Paper will be published from time to time containing answers received.

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Publication of Questions Answer to be lodged by

Q & A No. 216 (Including Question Nos 11166 to 11248) 05 October 2010

Q & A No. 217 (Including Question Nos 11249 to 11320) 06 October 2010

Q & A No. 218 (Including Question Nos 11321 to 11397) 07 October 2010

Q & A No. 219 (Including Question Nos 11398 to 11449) 12 October 2010

Q & A No. 220 (Including Question Nos 11450 to 11507) 13 October 2010

Q & A No. 221 (Including Question Nos 11508 to 11577) 14 October 2010

Q & A No. 222 (Including Question Nos 11578 to 11648) 15 October 2010

Q & A No. 223 (Including Question Nos 11649 to 11690) 26 October 2010

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11166 AGENCIES PROCESSING THE ADOPTION OF CHILDREN—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

11167 HEAVY PLANT CERTIFICATIONS—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11168 NEW PROPERTY FEE/TAX—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11169 NPWS VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE AT KHANCOBAN—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

11170 BALLDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11171 FUNDING TO COMBAT EXPECTED LOCUST PLAGUE—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

11172 FLASHING LIGHTS IN SCHOOL ZONES—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11173 COUNTRY ARTS SUPPORT PROGRAM—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts—

11174 INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Special Minister of State—

11175 CITYRAIL PATRONAGE—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11176 EXTENSION OF STATION PLATFORMS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11177 FUEL TYPE FOR NEW BUSES—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11178 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR COMMUNITY TRANSPORT—Mr Peter Besseling to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Volunteering, and Minister for Youth—

11179 NEW GRAFTON BRIDGE—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11180 “L” AND “P” PLATE DRIVERS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11181 MACQUARIE PARK COMMUTER TRAFFIC—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11182 SYDNEY METRO PROJECT—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo—

11183 EPPING ROAD UPGRADES—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11184 PACIFIC HIGHWAY UPGRADES—Mr Andrew Fraser to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

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11185 LH&PA LEVIES—Mr Thomas George to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

11186 WORKERS' COMPENSATION ENTITLEMENTS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11187 LIFTS AT BOWRAL STATION—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11188 FORMAL MONTHLY CASEWORKER SUPERVISION—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

11189 REPORTS TO THE HELPLINE—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

11190 RELOCATION OF CCTV OPERATORS—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11191 PUBLIC HOUSING—GOSFORD ELECTORATE—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

11192 PUBLIC HOUSING—WYONG ELECTORATE—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

11193 ELECTRICAL INTERRUPTIONS ON THE CENTRAL COAST—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

11194 AIR-CONDITIONING REQUIREMENTS FOR MANLY HOSPITAL—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11195 WARRIGAL ROAD SURFACE MAINTENANCE—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11196 EXPENDITURE ON CLEANING—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11197 COOTAMUNDRA ONCOLOGY—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11198 RAIL CROSSINGS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11199 DARBYS FALLS WATER SUPPLY—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11200 CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11201 CORONIAL INQUIRY—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, Vice President of the Executive Council—

11202 UNANSWERED REPRESENTATION—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11203 BUILDING THE EDUCATION REVOLUTION—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11204 HAWKESBURY RIVER RAILWAY STATION—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

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11205 PREVENTATIVE HEALTH—Mr Kevin Humphries to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11206 KURNELL DESALINATION PLANT—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11207 MIRANDA LOCAL AREA COMMAND—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11208 CENTRE-BASED RESPITE—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Volunteering, and Minister for Youth—

11209 AGSTART PROGRAM—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

11210 LIQUOR LICENCE INFORMATION—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Major Events—

11211 OVERSEAS VISITORS VEHICLE REGISTRATION—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11212 INNER CITY POLICE STAFFING—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11213 E10 FUEL CONSUMPTIONS AND EFFICIENCIES—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11214 VIVID SYDNEY COSTS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Major Events—

11215 MACQUARIE GENERATION—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Special Minister of State—

11216 EXTRA TRAIN SERVICES—FOOTBALL WORLD CUP—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11217 EXTRA BUS SERVICES—FOOTBALL WORLD CUP—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11218 KU-RING-GAI PLANNING PANEL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11219 BREEDING AND SALE OF DINGOES—Mr Donald Page to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

11220 BREEDING AND SALE OF DINGOES—Mr Donald Page to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

11221 THIRD-PARTY INSURANCE FOR MOTORBIKES—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11222 PARKING OFFENCES IN SCHOOL ZONES—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Special Minister of State—

11223 COUNTRY HALLS RENEWALS FUND—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

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11224 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—ROADS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11225 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—STATE DEVELOPMENT—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Special Minister of State—

11226 TANK REBATES AND RESIDENTIAL OUTDOOR PROGRAM—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11227 WATER LOSSES—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11228 WATER CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING IMPLEMENTATION REPORT—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11229 NATIONAL HEALTH AND HOSPITALS NETWORK—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo—

11230 COST OF NURSING OVERTIME—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11231 COAG HEALTH REFORMS—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11232 RED BULL AIR RACE—Mr George Souris to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo—

11233 SYDNEY RESOLUTION CONCERT—Mr George Souris to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo—

11234 SYDNEY RESOLUTION CONCERT—Mr George Souris to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Major Events—

11235 ADDITIONAL BUS SERVICES—NORTHERN BEACHES—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11236 PRIVATE PATIENT BIRTHS AT MANLY AND MONA VALE HOSPITALS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11237 DENTAL SERVICES AT MONA VALE HOSPITAL—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11238 MACKSVILLE LOCAL COURT—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, Vice President of the Executive Council—

11239 SHOALHAVEN RIVER CROSSING—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11240 BUDGET FUNDING FOR PRINCES HIGHWAY UPGRADES—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11241 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—STATEFLEET MOTOR VEHICLES—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

11242 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—TOURISM—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Hunter, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister for Women—

11243 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—EMERGENCY SERVICES—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

11244 SALINITY AND THE MURRAY RIVER—Mr John Williams to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11245 CTP GREEN SLIPS—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

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11246 ALLEGATIONS OF ASSESSMENT FRAUD—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11247 DISMISSAL OF TAFE TEACHER—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11248 TRUCK MOVEMENTS ON BELLS LINE OF ROAD—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

1 SEPTEMBER 2010(Paper No. 217)

11249 INCREASES TO THE NEGOTIATED RETAIL ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AGREEMENT (NRESA)—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

11250 MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY CARE SUPPORT REVIEW—GSAHS—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

11251 OUTCOME OF MHECS REVIEW—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

11252 DOCS CASEWORKER POSITIONS—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

11253 MEDOWIE ROAD, MEDOWIE—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11254 NELSON BAY AMBULANCE STATION—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11255 BURWOOD BUS DEPOT—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11256 METROBUS SERVICES—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11257 TRAIN NOISE—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11258 YAMBA RESERVOIR—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

11259 MORUYA HOSPITAL BEDS—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11260 REVIEW OF HYDROLOGY REPORT AT YURAMMIE—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Mineral and Forest Resources, Minister for Ports and Waterways, and Minister for the Illawarra—

11261 TOURIST JET BOATS ON SYDNEY HARBOUR—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Mineral and Forest Resources, Minister for Ports and Waterways, and Minister for the Illawarra—

11262 KINGS CROSS TUNNEL FIRE HAZARD—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11263 HEAVY VEHICLE SPEEDING—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

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11264 PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo—

11265 STRICKLAND HOUSE ESTATE—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11266 PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo—

11267 RYDE COMMUTER JOURNEYS—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11268 NORTHCROSS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11269 MYZONE TICKETING—SYDNEY FERRIES—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11270 AGGREGATED COUNT OF CARE ORDERS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

11271 REFUGE EMPLOYEES—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

11272 CHILD REMOVAL COMPENSATION—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

11273 ELECTRICAL POWER ON THE CENTRAL COAST—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

11274 EMPLOYMENT ON THE CENTRAL COAST—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Special Minister of State—

11275 GAS HEATERS ON THE CENTRAL COAST—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11276 S94 LEVIES CAP—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11277 S94 LEVIES CAP—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11278 BLACK WATTLE BAY REVIEW PROPOSALS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11279 RURAL DOCTORS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11280 PUBLIC LIGHTING—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

11281 ACCOUNTING PRACTICES—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11282 HORNSBY HOSPITAL BED NUMBERS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

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11283 HAWKESBURY RIVER RAILWAY STATION STAIRWAY—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11284 SCHOOL ETHICS TRIAL—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11285 SUTHERLAND HOSPITAL EMERGENCY PATIENTS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11286 BUILDING THE EDUCATION REVOLUTION—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11287 UNFLUED GAS HEATERS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11288 EASTERN SUBURBS RAILWAY NOISE ABATEMENT—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11289 HOUSING NSW PROPERTIES—WOOLLOOMOOLOO—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

11290 SECTION 94 CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11291 KILLARA HIGH SCHOOL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11292 PROPOSED NEW SCHOOL—SAN SITE—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11293 GREATER SOUTHERN AREA HEALTH SERVICE—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11294 S457 TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA HOLDERS—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11295 WARNERS BAY PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11296 LOWER HUNTER WATER SUPPLY—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11297 WYONG ACCESS OFFICE—APPLICANTS FOR HOUSING—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

11298 PENSIONER REBATES—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

11299 STUDENTS SITTING THE HSC—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11300 TEACHER PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS CLAIMS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11301 ADOPTION NUMBERS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

11302 BURST WATER MAIN—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11303 CLEANING OF WINDOWS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11304 SYDNEY WATER EXPENDITURE—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

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11305 NEW LIBRARIES OR LIBRARY UPGRADES—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11306 PUBLIC LIBRARY FUNDING—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts—

11307 WINDSOR ROAD/OLD WINDSOR ROAD UPGRADE—Mr Allan Shearan to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11308 AMBULANCE EMERGENCY TRANSPORTS—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11309 ACUTE AND SUB-ACUTE BEDS—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11310 BULLYING AND HARASSMENT—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11311 EVENTS NSW ANNUAL REPORT—Mr George Souris to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo—

11312 ARALUEN ROAD—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11313 GLADSTONE POLICE STATION—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11314 TRAVEL SPEEDS IN THE SYDNEY METROPOLITAN AREA—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11315 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—DISABILITY SERVICES—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Volunteering, and Minister for Youth—

11316 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—PLANNING—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11317 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—HEALTH—Mr John Turner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11318 RICHMOND STATION TRAIN SERVICES—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11319 NON-AIRCONDITIONED TRAINS—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11320 OUTBREAK OF MYRTLE RUST—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

2 SEPTEMBER 2010(Paper No. 218)

11321 GAMMA KNIFE—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11322 HARBOUR BRIDGE ACCIDENT—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

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11323 INCREASES IN LAND VALUATIONS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

11324 INTERPRETATIONS OF THE SEPP CODES—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11325 ELECTRIC HOT WATER HEATERS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

11326 LIQUOR LICENCE FREEZE—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Major Events—

11327 HARBOUR BRIDGE SECURITY GUARDS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11328 METROBUS SERVICE—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11329 REFURBISHMENT OF FRESHWATER FERRY—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11330 SEAFORTH ROAD REPAIRS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11331 SCHOOL BUS PASSES—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11332 INSTALLATION COST OF NEW TRAFFIC LIGHTS—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11333 NELSON BAY POLICE STATION—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11334 HILLSTON HEAVY TRANSPORT INSPECTION FACILITY—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11335 AUSTRALIAN VACCINATION NETWORK—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Major Events—

11336 KINGS CROSS INJECTING CENTRE—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11337 BUS DEPOT CAPACITIES—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11338 PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

11339 MACQUARIE PARK COMMUTER JOURNEYS—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11340 MACQUARIE PARK—PARK-AND-RIDE FACILITY—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11341 HOUSING NSW SALES PROGRAM—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

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11342 GOULBURN LOCAL AREA COMMAND GRAFFITI—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11343 CHILD RESTORATIONS AND REMOVALS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

11344 SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, Vice President of the Executive Council—

11345 SCIENCE LABORATORY UPGRADES—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11346 REST STOP FACILITIES—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11347 SHOALHAVEN WATER SUPPLY TRANSFER SYSTEM—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11348 TALLOWA DAM FISHLIFT—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11349 SECURITY FENCING AND SCHOOL ZONES FLASHING LIGHTS—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11350 UNANSWERED CORRESPONDENCE—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

11351 UNFLUED GAS HEATERS—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11352 SHOALHAVEN DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11353 HOSPITAL WAITING TIMES ON CENTRAL COAST—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11354 GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS SECURITY FENCING—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11355 UNFLUED GAS HEATERS IN CENTRAL COAST SCHOOLS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11356 ROAD SIGN—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11357 YASS, BOOROWA AND MURRUMBURRAH-HARDEN HOSPITALS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11358 SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11359 BLACKOUTS AND BROWNOUTS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

11360 INPUT INTO ACAT ASSESSMENTS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11361 FUME CABINETS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11362 BUDGET ALLOCATION—Mr Kevin Humphries to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

11363 SCIENCE LABORATORY UPGRADES—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

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11364 TOILET BLOCK UPGRADES—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11365 REPLACEMENT OF DEMOUNTABLES—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11366 TEACHERS ACCUSED OF INAPPROPRIATE DEALINGS WITH CHILDREN—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11367 BREAKFAST ON THE BRIDGE—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Hunter, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister for Women—

11368 SHERIFF’S OFFICERS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, Vice President of the Executive Council—

11369 DEFENCE SPENDING—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo—

11370 BANGALOW INTERCHANGE—Mr Donald Page to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11371 BANGALOW INTERCHANGE—Mr Donald Page to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11372 MENTAL HEALTH UNIT—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11373 SMOKING ON NSW TAFE GROUNDS—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11374 SCHOOL ZONE FLASHING LIGHTS—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11375 BANORA POINT UPGRADE—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11376 NEW POLICE BOAT—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Mineral and Forest Resources, Minister for Ports and Waterways, and Minister for the Illawarra—

11377 BOAT LICENCES—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Mineral and Forest Resources, Minister for Ports and Waterways, and Minister for the Illawarra—

11378 FAULTY WATER METER—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11379 INSTALLATION OF SHOWER ROSES—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

11380 SHOWER ROSE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

11381 STATE LIBRARY ACQUISITION BUDGET—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts—

11382 UNPLANNED HOSPITAL READMISSIONS—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11383 INCIDENT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11384 NURSING OVERTIME AND AGENCY NURSES COSTS—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11385 "SEE WHERE IT TAKES YOU" CAMPAIGN—Mr George Souris to ask the Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Hunter, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister for Women—

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11386 MONA VALE HOSPITAL MATERNITY WARD—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11387 TRANSIT SECURITY GUARDS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11388 BIRTHS AT MANLY HOSPITAL—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11389 SOLAR BONUS SCHEME—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

11390 PROPOSED FRENCHS FOREST HOSPITAL—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11391 PATIENT TRANSFER COSTS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11392 TRUCK DRIVER FATIGUE MANAGEMENT—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11393 POINT TO POINT SPEED CAMERAS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11394 AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUMES—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11395 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—EDUCATION—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11396 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—HOUSING—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

11397 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—TRANSPORT—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

7 SEPTEMBER 2010(Paper No. 219)

11398 PUBLIC HOUSING CONSTRUCTION—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

11399 FLASHING LIGHTS FOR SCHOOL ZONES—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11400 ALBURY AMBULANCE STATION—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11401 FLASHING LIGHTS IN SCHOOL ZONES—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11402 EXTENSION OF LIGHT RAIL NETWORK—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11403 MOBILE COMMAND UNITS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11404 WILLIAM STREET TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

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11405 ELECTRIC CARS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo—

11406 HOUSING NSW SALES PROGRAM—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

11407 HOUSING NSW SALES PROGRAM—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

11408 COMMUTER PARKING SHORTFALLS AT RAILWAY STATIONS—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11409 SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11410 EMPLOYMENT OF LAWYERS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

11411 CHILDREN IN OUT-OF-HOME CARE—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

11412 PORT STEPHENS COUNCIL—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

11413 SCIENCE LABORATORY UPGRADES—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11414 SECURITY FENCING FOR SCHOOLS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11415 DEE WHY POLICE STATION—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11416 NORTH KELLYVILLE PROPERTIES—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11417 GROWTH CENTRE COMMISSION—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11418 USE OF ETHANOL IN AIRCRAFT FUEL—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11419 BORE LICENCES—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11420 FORESTRY BUDGET—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

11421 NEW LINE ROAD—TRAFFIC STATISTICS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11422 TRAIN DISRUPTION—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11423 RISK ASSESSMENTS—HORNSBY MALL—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

11424 PUBLIC HOUSING APPLICANTS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

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11425 PARKING OFFENCES IN SCHOOL ZONES—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Ports and Waterways, Special Minister of State, Minister for the Illawarra—

11426 EXPENDITURE ON CLEANING—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11427 BUS NOISE—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11428 BUS NOISE—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

11429 LIQUOR LICENCE INFORMATION—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Major Events—

11430 ICAC FINDINGS OF CORRUPTION—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo—

11431 NSW MARITIME LICENSING SOFTWARE—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Ports and Waterways, Special Minister of State, Minister for the Illawarra—

11432 NSW MARITIME STAFF—FINDINGS OF CORRUPTION—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Ports and Waterways, Special Minister of State, Minister for the Illawarra—

11433 AUSTRALIAN EARLY DEVELOPMENT INDEX—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11434 HSC GRADUATES AND LITERACY LEVELS—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11435 HEATERS AT WAVERLY PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11436 REGISTERED MARINE VESSELS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Ports and Waterways, Special Minister of State, Minister for the Illawarra—

11437 INFRINGEMENT NOTICES ISSUED—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Ports and Waterways, Special Minister of State, Minister for the Illawarra—

11438 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—INFRASTRUCTURE STATEMENT—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11439 PUBLIC HOUSING AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

11440 BUILDING THE EDUCATION REVOLUTION—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11441 REMOVAL OF UNFLUED GAS HEATERS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11442 MOBILE TELEPHONES, BLACKBERRYS AND IPHONES—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11443 GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO THE GARLING INQUIRY—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11444 POSITION OF CHAIRPERSON—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11445 NSW POLICE FORCE SEX CRIMES SQUAD—Mr Greg Smith to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

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11446 UPGRADE OF PACIFIC HIGHWAY—WARRELL TO URUNGA—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11447 CHANGES TO EXISTING SPEED ZONES/LIMITS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11448 REMOVAL OF LEFT TURN SLIP LANE—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11449 FEES PAYABLE BY CHILD CARE CENTRES—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

8 SEPTEMBER 2010(Paper No. 220)

11450 PUBLIC HOUSING—ALBURY ELECTORATE—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

11451 SALE OF SURPLUS LAND IN ALBURY ELECTORATE—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11452 HEALTH BUDGET—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11453 PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYMENT—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo—

11454 NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo—

11455 HEAVY VEHICLE SPEEDING—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11456 NSW GET HEALTHY ADVICE LINE—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11457 PARENTING PROGRAM—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11458 OBESITY PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTRE—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11459 BUS SERVICES BETWEEN CASINO AND TWEED HEADS—Mr Thomas George to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11460 AERO-MEDICAL RESCUES—Mr Thomas George to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11461 CHILDREN IN OUT-OF-HOME CARE—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

11462 MICK YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP TRUST—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

11463 MICK YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP TRUST—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

11464 BOMADERRY AMBULANCE STATION—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11465 CENTRAL SHOALHAVEN POLICE RESOURCES—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

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11466 GRAFFITI VANDALS—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11467 MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Volunteering, and Minister for Youth—

11468 SHOALHAVEN DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL—MENTAL HEALTH UNIT—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

11469 NOWRA FIRE STATION—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

11470 INTERAGENCY BROTHELS TASKFORCE—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo—

11471 ACCIDENTS ON THE F3—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11472 DRUNK AND DISORDERLY OFFENCE—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11473 REVIEW OF SUBREGIONAL STRATEGIES—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11474 METROPOLITAN STRATEGY AND TRANSPORT PLAN—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11475 BUILDING THE EDUCATION REVOLUTION—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11476 OLD MAN CREEK WEIR—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11477 UNANSWERED CORRESPONDENCE—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11478 LIVESTOCK HEALTH AND PEST AUTHORITY PAYROLL TAX—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

11479 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE—UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT NURSES—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11480 UNANSWERED CORRESPONDENCE—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11481 HORNSBY HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY CARE CENTRE—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11482 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION/GOVERNMENT INFORMATION PUBLIC ACCESS—Mr Kevin Humphries to ask the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

11483 SECURITY FENCING AND SCHOOL ZONES FLASHING LIGHTS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11484 NEPHROLOGISTS—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11485 PESTICIDE USE IN CENTENNIAL PARK AND MOORE PARK—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Major Events—

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11486 WILD GOAT RACING—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11487 WILD GOAT RACING—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

11488 RESTRICTIONS ON SPEED CAMERAS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11489 CAR REGISTRATION AND E-TOLL INFORMATION—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11490 CBD METRO PROJECT—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo—

11491 ELECTIVE SURGERY WAITING TIMES—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11492 WAITING TIMES FOR ELECTIVE SURGERY—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11493 SOLAR BONUS SCHEME—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

11494 METROPOLITAN WATER PLAN—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11495 WATER USE AT ERARING POWER STATION—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11496 WATER SAVING KITS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11497 THREATENED SPECIES CONSERVATION LISTING—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

11498 THREATENED SPECIES CONSERVATION LISTING—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

11499 THREATENED SPECIES CONSERVATION LISTING—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

11500 BUILDING THE EDUCATION REVOLUTION—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11501 UNFLUED GAS HEATERS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11502 ELECTRICAL INTERRUPTIONS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

11503 REGIONAL BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT FUND—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Ports and Waterways, Special Minister of State, Minister for the Illawarra—

11504 WARRELL CREEK TO URUNGA UPGRADE—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11505 REVIEW OF ROADS ACT 1993—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11506 BUILDING THE EDUCATION REVOLUTION SIGNS—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11507 SCIENCE LABORATORY UPGRADES—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

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11508 PAYROLL TAX RATES—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Ports and Waterways, Special Minister of State, Minister for the Illawarra—

11509 ALBURY LOCAL AREA COMMAND—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11510 ROSS STREET/GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY INTERSECTION—Mr Stuart Ayres to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11511 CHEQUES ISSUED—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

11512 PREVENTION OF TRAFFIC DELAYS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Hunter, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister for Women—

11513 DISPLACED OFFICERS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

11514 WILDLIFE KILLED ON ROADS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11515 STAMP DUTY ON MOTORHOMES AND CAMPERVANS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Ports and Waterways, Special Minister of State, Minister for the Illawarra—

11516 WI-FI SERVICE ON MANLY FERRIES—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11517 TOURLE STREET BRIDGE—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11518 ASPECTS SCHOOL—SHORTLAND—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11519 SALE OF THE DOWLING STREET SITE AT NELSON BAY—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

11520 GRAHAMSTOWN DAM—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11521 HIGH SCHOOL OR MIDDLE SCHOOL IN MEDOWIE—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11522 BULL STREET DEVELOPMENT AT MAYFIELD—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

11523 MOBILE SPEED CAMERAS—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11524 WIDENING OF NELSON BAY ROAD—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11525 GP SUPERCLINIC—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11526 LEGAL FEES ON CLAIM FOR DUTY—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Ports and Waterways, Special Minister of State, Minister for the Illawarra—

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11527 SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEMS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

11528 SOLAR BONUS SCHEME—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

11529 PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYMENT—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo—

11530 UNFLUED GAS HEATERS IN SCHOOLS—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11531 MICK YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP TRUST—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Major Events—

11532 MICK YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP TRUST—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Major Events—

11533 MICK YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP TRUST—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo—

11534 SOUTH COAST/ILLAWARRA RAIL LINES—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11535 SOUTHERN REGION POLICE—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11536 FUNDING FOR NSW YOUTH WORKERS—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Volunteering, and Minister for Youth—

11537 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS ON THE F3 FREEWAY—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11538 FLASHING SCHOOL LIGHTS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11539 INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARDS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11540 PROGRAM OF APPLIANCES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11541 AGRICULTURAL LANDS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

11542 CARERS/TEACHERS' AIDS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11543 MENINDEE LAKES AGREEMENT—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11544 GRABINE LAKESIDE TRUST—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11545 RUGBY PUBLIC SCHOOL—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11546 HORNSBY HOSPITAL MEDICAL ASSESSMENT UNIT—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11547 LAND-LOCKED OR DEGRADED LAND—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

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11548 BEROWRA RAILWAY STATION—CAR PARK—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11549 "YOUR HEALTH SERVICE" WEBSITE—Mr Kevin Humphries to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11550 MENTAL HEALTH ASSERTIVE OUTREACH TEAM—Mr Kevin Humphries to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

11551 "PUT AND TAKE" POLICY FOR INLAND DAMS—Mr Kevin Humphries to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

11552 TRAIN DISRUPTIONS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11553 BUILDING THE EDUCATION REVOLUTION—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11554 INFRINGEMENT NOTICES ISSUED—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Ports and Waterways, Special Minister of State, Minister for the Illawarra—

11555 INNER CITY POLICE STAFFING—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11556 STAGE 2 CONSULTATION—BAYS PRECINCT—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11557 PARTY BOATS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Ports and Waterways, Special Minister of State, Minister for the Illawarra—

11558 JOINT TERMINAL FACILITY—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11559 BOB ELLIS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts—

11560 MAINTENANCE OF FLASHING LIGHTS IN SCHOOL ZONES—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11561 STATE WATER OFFICES IN LEETON—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11562 HUNTHAWANG STATION—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11563 TEACHERS—GROSS PROFESSIONAL INCOMPETENCE—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11564 CARERS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Volunteering, and Minister for Youth—

11565 CRISIS ACCOMMODATION BEDS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

11566 WAITING LIST FOR HOUSING—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

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11567 INSTALLATION OF FLASHING LIGHTS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11568 RESEARCHER NUMBERS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

11569 RESEARCH COLLECTION—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

11570 SCHOOL SECURITY FENCES—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11571 TOILET BLOCK UPGRADES—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11572 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POLICE—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11573 INMATES INCORRECTLY RELEASED—Mr Greg Smith to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11574 POLICE PROPERTY SALES—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11575 MACKSVILLE HOSPITAL—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11576 PACIFIC HIGHWAY/VALLA INTERSECTION—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11577 LICENCE INFRINGEMENTS—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

10 SEPTEMBER 2010(Paper No. 222)

11578 NEPEAN HIGH SCHOOL—Mr Stuart Ayres to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11579 SCHOOL SECURITY FENCING—Mr Stuart Ayres to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11580 SYDNEY HARBOUR FORESHORE AUTHORITY—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11581 POLICE CITIZENS YOUTH CLUB—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11582 SYDNEY HARBOUR FORESHORE—LEASED PREMISES—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11583 BUS ROUTE E68—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11584 SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11585 FUNDING FOR TOMAREE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11586 IMAGING SERVICES AT TOMAREE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11587 LOCAL HEALTH NETWORKS—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

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11588 FUNDING FOR RESPITE BEDS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Volunteering, and Minister for Youth—

11589 IN-HOME DISPLAYS OF ELECTRICITY SMART METERS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Energy, Minister for Public Sector Reform, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

11590 DRUG USE—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11591 OBESITY SOCIAL MARKETING CAMPAIGN—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11592 PROPOSED FERRY TIMETABLE CHANGES—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11593 PROPOSED FERRY TIMETABLE CHANGES—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11594 PROPOSED FERRY TIMETABLE CHANGES—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

11595 HELPLINE CASEWORKERS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

11596 SUPPORT TO CHILDREN IN COURTS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, Vice President of the Executive Council—

11597 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LIAISON OFFICER—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11598 PARKING OFFENCES IN SCHOOL ZONES—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Ports and Waterways, Special Minister of State, Minister for the Illawarra—

11599 THIRD PARTY INSURANCE FOR MOTORBIKES—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11600 BOATS IN THE CENTRAL COAST REGION—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Ports and Waterways, Special Minister of State, Minister for the Illawarra—

11601 DEE WHY POLICE STATION—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11602 TEACHERS' AIDS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11603 AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING SEPP—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11604 FORESTS NSW DAMAGE TO HABITATS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

11605 UNFLUED GAS HEATERS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11606 BURRINJUCK DAM—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11607 HORNSBY HOSPITAL NURSES—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

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11608 FLASHING LIGHTS IN SCHOOL ZONES—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11609 PUBLIC HOUSING—HORNSBY ELECTORATE—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

11610 INCIDENT AT BELMONT CARAVAN PARK—Mr Kevin Humphries to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

11611 GET HEALTHY ADVICE LINE—Mr Kevin Humphries to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11612 INTOXICATED PERSONS DETAINED—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11613 PARENTING PROGRAM—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11614 NSW GET HEALTHY ADVICE LINE—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11615 DAM STORAGE LEVELS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11616 DAM STORAGE LEVELS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11617 WAY2HOME—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

11618 ASSAULTS IN LICENSED PREMISES—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11619 CASINO REGULATION—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Major Events—

11620 OWNER BUILDER TRAINING COURSE—Mr Donald Page to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts—

11621 OWNER BUILDER TRAINING COURSE—Mr Donald Page to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11622 MENINDEE LAKES MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

11623 NO STAMP DUTY OFFER—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Ports and Waterways, Special Minister of State, Minister for the Illawarra—

11624 UNFLUED GAS HEATERS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11625 RESIDENTIAL APPROVALS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11626 WASTE REDUCTION AND PURCHASING POLICY—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

11627 SOURCE OF PAPER—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

11628 THREATENED SPECIES CONSERVATION ACT—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

11629 PUBLIC HOUSING APPLICATIONS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

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11630 IRON COVE BRIDGE EXPANSION—TRAVELLING TIMES—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11631 GLADESVILLE LOCAL AREA COMMAND—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

11632 PROPOSED BERRYS BAY MARINA REDEVELOPMENT—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Ports and Waterways, Special Minister of State, Minister for the Illawarra—

11633 PROPOSED ABOLISHMENT OF AREA HEALTH SERVICES—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11634 COST OF ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11635 ADVERTISING BUDGETS—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11636 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL FUNDING—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11637 REPOSSESSION ORDERS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health representing the Attorney General, Minister for Citizenship, Minister for Regulatory Reform, Vice President of the Executive Council—

11638 MATERNITY STAFF—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11639 UPGRADED SECURITY FENCING—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

11640 ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL CLAIM—WARATAH PARK—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

11641 UNIVERSITY MEDICAL STUDENTS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11642 NORTHERN BEACHES EXTENDED HOURS TEAM—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11643 PROPOSED RECONFIGURATION OF MATERNITY SERVICES—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11644 AIR-CONDITIONING—MONA VALE HOSPITAL—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

11645 SPEED CAMERA REVENUE—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance representing the Treasurer, Minister for State and Regional Development, Minister for Ports and Waterways, Special Minister of State, Minister for the Illawarra—

11646 BURNT BRIDGE CREEK DEVIATION—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11647 ROAD FATALITY RATE OF NATIVE FAUNA—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

11648 GAS MAIN INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

21 SEPTEMBER 2010(Paper No. 223)

11649 COLLAPSE OF WILLMOTT FORESTS LTD—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

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(1) How many plantations in the Albury electorate were under the control of Willmott Forests Ltd at the time the company went into receivership?

(2) Who will be responsible for fire control and fuel reduction programs for these plantations while the company is in receivership?

11650 HUME HIGHWAY HOLBROOK BYPASS—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

(1) What is the status of the new environment plan for Holbrook in relation to the Hume Highway bypass?

(2) How long has this plan been with the department awaiting approval?(3) Are you aware that the delays in approval are impacting on council planning for a proposed new

industrial estate at Holbrook?(4) Are you aware that the delays in approval are also affecting the future of local businesses forced to

relocate because of the bypass?(5) When will the environment plan be released?

11651 DRUNK AND DISORDERLY OFFENCE—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

Given your advice that in the 12 months to the end of May 2010, 7,346 people were detained in NSW under the section of the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 relating to the detention of intoxicated persons (Question 11097):(1) Of the 7,346 detained, what action was taken against these individuals?(2) How many people have been detained under the provisions of the Law Enforcement (Powers and

Responsibilities) Act 2002 in the years: (a) 2006-2007;(b) 2007-2008;(c) 2008-2009?

11652 HEAVY VEHICLE SPEEDING—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

(1) What strategies are in place to police speeding and tailgating by overnight interstate heavy vehicles on interstate highways?

(2) Does NSW Police utilise unmarked police vehicles to deter tailgating by overnight interstate heavy vehicles?

11653 KINGS CROSS INJECTING CENTRE—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo—

Given the Premier's announcement the Kings Cross Injecting Centre will be made permanent, in what month of the second half of 2010 will the KPMG review of the injecting centre be made available?

11654 REAL ESTATE AGENTS AUDIT REPORTS—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts—

(1) How many real estate agent audit reports did the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) process during: (a) financial year ending 2007;(b) financial year ending 2008;(c) financial year ending 2009?

(2) How many full-time equivalent staff did the real estate section of the OFT employ during: (a) financial year ending 2007;(b) financial year ending 2008;(c) financial year ending 2009?

(3) What was the total cost to the OFT of processing real estate agent audit reports during: (a) financial year ending 2007;(b) financial year ending 2008;(c) financial year ending 2009?

(4) Does the OFT currently offer electronic lodgements for auditors?(5) If so, how many electronic audit lodgements were made during:

(a) financial year ending 2007;

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(b) financial year ending 2008;(c) financial year ending 2009?

(6) If not, does the OFT plan to introduce these facilities and if it does, when will this occur?

11655 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL BONDS—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts—

(1) How many formal complaints did the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) receive regarding residential rental bonds (RRB) during: (a) financial year ending 2007;(b) financial year ending 2008;(c) financial year ending 2009?

(2) How many full-time equivalent staff were employed in the RRB section of the OFT during: (a) financial year ending 2007;(b) financial year ending 2008;(c) financial year ending 2009?

(3) How much money was spent in processing RRB complaints during: (a) financial year ending 2007;(b) financial year ending 2008;(c) financial year ending 2009?

(4) How does the OFT ensure the accuracy of RRB records over the course of a lease agreement?(5) On how many occasions was it found that a RRB complaint arose as the result of OFT processing or

database errors during: (a) financial year ending 2007;(b) financial year ending 2008;(c) financial year ending 2009?

11656 REAL ESTATE AGENT TRUST ACCOUNTS—Mr Victor Dominello to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts—

(1) How many real estate agent trust accounts is the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) responsible for monitoring across NSW?

(2) Does the OFT currently maintain a database of real estate agent trust accounts?(3) Are transactions from these accounts monitored via electronic linking?(4) How many residential rental bond records does the OFT currently hold?(5) Does the OFT currently maintain an electronic database of residential rental bonds?(6) Are transactions from these accounts monitored via electronic linking?

11657 SUPPORTED FAMILY GROUP HOMES—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

Regarding Supported Family Group Homes and given advice that Family Group Homes are being established in the Department's Northern, Western and Metro Central Regions (Question 6952):(1) How many Supported Family Group Homes are now in operation?(2) How many children are now accommodated in Supported Family Group Homes?(3) What is the cost, on average, of supporting a child in a group home for a 12-month period?

11658 PUBLIC HOUSING—TERRIGAL ELECTORATE—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

With regard to the response to Question 11110, can the Minister provide the specific information in relation to public housing in the Terrigal electorate as originally asked in each part of Question 11110?

11659 PUBLIC HOUSING—THE ENTRANCE ELECTORATE—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Small Business, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs—

With regard to the response to Question 11111, can the Minister provide the specific information in relation to public housing in The Entrance electorate as originally asked in each part of Question 11111?

11660 MULTIPLE VOTING IN 2007 NSW STATE ELECTION—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Premier, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo—

(1) How many people are alleged to have cast more than one vote in the 2007 NSW state general election?

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(2) On how many occasions is it alleged each multiple voter voted?(3) In relation to question (1) and question (2), what are the figures broken down into each individual

electorate?(4) Were there any prosecutions instituted with regards to these allegations?

(a) If so, what was the number of court findings?(b) If no prosecutions were instituted, why not?

11661 PROPOSED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Lands—

(1) Is the Minister aware that residents of Frenchs Forest are concerned about a proposed development of 26 town houses at 24 Gladys Avenue through to Epping Drive?

(2) Will the Minister: (a) withdraw the Affordable Rental Housing SEPP that facilitates such development;(b) amend the SEPP to ensure development must be in keeping with the local area?

11662 TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

(1) What steps will the Minister take to support senior teachers in obtaining a "transition to retirement" federal benefit?

(2) Has the Minister considered the possible impact on increased senior teacher retention if the Government facilitates "transition to retirement" benefits?

11663 MONA VALE HOSPITAL MATERNITY SERVICES—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

(1) Is the Minister aware of concerns expressed by specialist medical practitioners on the front page of the Manly Daily on 9 September 2010 regarding the maternity services (or lack thereof) at Mona Vale Hospital?

(2) How is the Minister addressing these concerns?

11664 SYDNEY WATER MAINS BREACHES—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

(1) By year, in the Sydney Water area of operations, how many burst water mains occurred during: (a) 2005;(b) 2006;(c) 2007;(d) 2008;(e) 2009;(f) to date in 2010?

(2) By year, what was the total cost to the Sydney Water budget to repair these breaches during: (a) 2005;(b) 2006;(c) 2007;(d) 2008;(e) 2009;(f) to date in 2010?

(3) What length of the Sydney Water distribution system is more than: (a) 10 years old;(b) 20 years old;(c) 50 years old;(d) 100 years old?

(4) Has Sydney Water conducted a study to assess the cost of repairing the water distribution system to ensure no breaches occur?

11665 HARDEN RAILWAY STATION—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

(1) When CountryLink trains are replaced by bus services, are the drivers of the buses required to inform passengers waiting on the railway station in question that the service has been replaced by a bus?

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(2) Is it acceptable practice for CountryLink staff to tell a 76 year old diabetic lady with breathing problems to walk about 500 metres from the bus stop to the railway station to inform passengers of the changed service?

(3) Is Harden Railway Station fitted with a public announcement system to inform passengers of changes to services?

(4) If so, why was this public announcement system not working, or why was there no announcement of service changes made for the 3 pm XPT service to Sydney on Wednesday 15 September?

11666 UNANSWERED CORRESPONDENCE—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

(1) Why has the Minister not yet replied to my letter 10K013-rw dated 11 June 2010 (your reference EA1582535)?

(2) Given that, on behalf of my constituent, my staff have made numerous requests to your office for a response and that on 19 August your office stated that I should expect a reply within five days, what is the reason for the delay in responding to my representation?

11667 HORNSBY RAILWAY STATION CAR PARK—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

In light of Hornsby Railway Station being a very high volume commuter destination both for outward and inward journeys, when will a multistorey car park be constructed adjacent to this station?

11668 SAFE ASSESSMENT ROOM—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

(1) Will Hornsby Hospital mental health services include a "safe assessment room"?(2) If so, when?(3) If not, why not?

11669 RENAL DIALYSIS SERVICES—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

(1) In relation to renal dialysis and given a recent review of the clinical services plan for North Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service and Hornsby Hospital, will chairs for this essential service be located in the new plan for rebuilding Hornsby Hospital?

(2) If so, when?(3) If not, why not?

11670 WATER FROM KURNELL DESALINATION PLANT—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Water, and Minister for Corrective Services—

(1) What guarantee can the Minister give that water produced from the Kurnell desalination plant is free from chemicals, heavy metals and other contaminants?

(2) Is chlorine used in the treatment process of water from the Kurnell desalination plant?(3) How often is Kurnell desalination plant filtering equipment cleaned?(4) Where are the cleaning chemicals disposed to?(5) How often does testing of seawater in the proximity of the outlets take place?

11671 WALSH BAY BUSES—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

With respect to the transport audit for Walsh Bay and Dawes Point (Question 9577):(1) What results were identified from this audit?(2) What community consultation was carried out with residents, business operators and cultural bodies?(3) What bus services will the Government provide to service Walsh Bay?

11672 PARTY BUSES—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Major Events—

With respect to the Government's Hassle Free Nights plans to regulate party buses in order to prevent alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour:

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(1) What regulations have been developed to ensure responsible management of party buses, including: (a) what permit system has been established;(b) what areas have been determined "no go zones", and which inner city areas will be protected

from these impacts;(c) how will party bus operators ensure access to toilets for patrons;(d) what noise controls will apply to party buses;(e) how will set down points be identified and enforced; and(f) what training will be required for staff?

(2) What enforcement system will the Government use to ensure responsible management of these operators?

(3) What progress has been made to implement this regulation?

11673 GM DETECTED IN OILS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

(1) Is the NSW Government aware of research done in Portugal (published in the Food Research International Journal in January) that detected the presence of Roundup Ready GM soybean organisms in refined soybean oil?

(2) What action will the NSW Government take in response to this research to ensure consumers can make informed decisions, given GM oil and refined products are not labelled?

(3) What action will the NSW Government take in response to this research to inform NSW farmers growing or considering growing GM crops, that oil from GM seed could be detected?

(4) What other action is the NSW Government taking in response to this recent research?

11674 BOUNDARY STREET WIDENING—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

What road-widening is currently proposed or planned for the northern and southern sides of Boundary Street, Roseville between:

(a) the Pacific Highway and Archer Street;(b) Archer Street and Spearman Street?

11675 BOUNDARY STREET WIDENING—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Western Sydney—

(1) What public consultation has taken place in relation to proposals to widen Boundary Street, Roseville, near the Pacific Highway?

(2) Is Boundary Street proposed to be lowered at the railway bridge location?(3) If so, by how much, and why?(4) What effect will this have on Hill Street access from Boundary Street?(5) What bicycle tracks are proposed for this area?

11676 BIO-BANKING APPLICATION—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

(1) What is the status of the bio-banking application made by WSN regarding the WSN Belrose 10-hectare site, currently protected for environmental reasons?

(2) When will the 10-hectare site be incorporated into the Garigal National Park?

11677 WILCANNIA CENTRAL SCHOOL—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

(1) How many students are enrolled to attend Wilcannia Central?(2) On average, how many students attend Wilcannia Central on any given day?(3) What is the highest attendance rate for Wilcannia Central for the 2010 and 2009 calendar years?(4) What is the lowest attendance rate for Wilcannia Central for the 2010 and 2009 calendar years?(5) How many teachers are there at Wilcannia Central?(6) (a) Are any teachers currently on leave?

(b) If so, how many and what are their titles?

11678 CLASSES AT GRIFFITH EAST PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

In total, how many classes at Griffith East Public School were not able to be covered due to

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unavailability of casual teachers in:(a) Term 2 2010;(b) Term 1 2010;(c) Term 4 2009;(d) Term 3 2009;(e) Term 2 2009?

11679 NIRIMBA TAFE—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

In relation to the carpentry and joinery course at Nirimba TAFE:(1) Is the Minister aware of the serious concerns that have been raised regarding the quality and

availability of tools to students within this course?(2) Is the Minister aware that there are serious concerns about the state of the workshop provided for

these students?(3) What action has been taken to alleviate the concerns about the tool supply and quality?(4) What funding can be made available to Nirimba TAFE for their workshop?

11680 NEW DENTURES—TWEED HOSPITAL—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

In relation to dental health care at the Tweed Hospital:(1) How many patients received new dentures in the following years in the Tweed Hospital:

(a) 2009;(b) 2010 year to date?

(2) How many patients are currently on the waiting list for new dentures in the Tweed Hospital?

11681 TWEED HOSPITAL DENTISTS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

In relation to employment in dental health care at the Tweed Hospital:(1) How many dentists at the Tweed Hospital are employed on a part-time basis in the following years:

(a) 2009;(b) 2010 year to date?

(2) How many dentists at the Tweed Hospital are employed on a full-time basis in the following years: (a) 2009;(b) 2010 year to date?

11682 TWEED HOSPITAL DENTAL BUDGET—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health—

In relation to dental health care at the Tweed Hospital:(1) How many patients have been seen in the dental health care unit at the Tweed Hospital in the

following years: (a) 2009;(b) 2010 year to date?

(2) What is the total dental budget for the Tweed Hospital?(3) How much of this budget has been expended in the following financial years:

(a) 2008-09;(b) 2009-10?

11683 SYDNEY BUSES EXPRESS SERVICE—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for the Central Coast—

(1) Does the Government have any plans to run a Sydney Buses express service between Castle Hill and the city?

(2) If so: (a) What route would the buses take?(b) What fares would be charged?(c) Why does the Government want to compete with Hillsbus on this route?

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11684 ZERO WASTE SUMMIT—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

Given Mr Mike Ritchie's comments to the Zero Waste Summit on 14 September 2010:(1) Are NSW's targets for waste diversion "unachievable" except perhaps for the construction and

demolition sector?(2) Is the recycling rate "pretty much static", just growing enough to maintain the same levels year-on-

year at around 50 per cent?(3) Will recycling always be more expensive than landfill?(4) Since organics make up nearly 50 per cent of all waste in landfills, what is the department doing to

reduce this?

11685 ZERO WASTE SUMMIT—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

Given Mr Mike Ritchie's comments to the Zero Waste Summit on 14 September 2010 and noting Mr Ritchie's conclusion that NSW is the only state where higher waste levies do not lead to more recycling:(1) Why does NSW return only around 10 per cent of revenue from levies back into building the waste

and resource recovery sector, as opposed to 50-100 per cent in Victoria and South Australia?(2) Noting Mr Ritchie says that the waste sector could reduce Australia's current emissions by 8 per cent

at lower marginal cost than most other sectors through a combination of capturing landfill gas, reducing organics in landfills and recycling more high embodied energy materials, what work has the department done on implementing this?

11686 COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTRE REFERRALS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

(1) How many families have been referred to the following Community Service Centres (CSCs) for further assessment in 2010 (year to date): (a) Chatswood;(b) Epping?

(2) How many of these received further assessment by the CSC (broken down between the two CSCs)?(3) How many were followed-up by a visit to the household by a caseworker from that CSC (broken

down between the two CSCs)?

11687 ALCOHOL RELATED ARRESTS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Police, and Minister for Finance—

Of arrests made in the Gladesville Local Area Command, how many recorded alcohol as a contributing factor to the arrest, as a raw number total and a percentage of all arrests in the LAC, in:

(a) 2007-08;(b) 2008-09;(c) 2009-10;(d) year to date?

11688 ARTS NSW—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for the Arts—

In relation to the statement on the Arts NSW website under "New Directions" that "In 2010 Arts NSW is developing new strategies to support the NSW Aboriginal arts and cultural sector and the creative industries in NSW . . . As part of its continuing focus on arts development in Western Sydney, Arts NSW has also commissioned research into audiences in Western Sydney":(1) What does "research into audiences" mean and constitute?(2) How much will this research cost?(3) Will a public report on this research be published?(4) If so, when?(5) Why was this research into audiences in Western Sydney necessary when there is a Western Sydney

Audience Development Report titled "Who Doesn't Attend and Why", which was conducted in May 2009?

11689 PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for the State Plan, and Minister for Community Services—

In relation to processing of requests for approvals for the operation of preschools:

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(1) Why are approvals for applications to your department, that are required to increase the hours of operation, extension of existing preschool buildings and approval of authorised supervisors, taking over 6 months to process?

(2) Did the Glenmark Preschool located at Granville submit an application to your department in August 2009?

(3) Has this application been processed?(4) If not, why not, and when will this application be processed?(5) What is being done in your department to address the backlog in processing applications relating to

preschools?

11690 INTERACTIVE WHITE BOARDS—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

With respect to certain schools built in the last ten years, especially in growth areas such as the north and south west of Sydney, that have been constructed under what is known as PPP (Public Private Partnerships) where a private company has built facilities on Government land and leases back these facilities over an agreed term of 30 years, and given some of these schools have recently been advised that they are not obtaining white boards because of this private public partnership arrangement:(1) Will all schools across NSW, as previously stated, receive interactive white boards?(2) Will schools built under the PPP arrangement miss out on being provided with new interactive white

boards?

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