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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
2014
SECOND SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH PARLIAMENT
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BUSINESS PAPER
No. 3
TUESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2014
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At 3.50pm the House will proceed to Government House to present the Address-in-Reply to the Governor’s Opening Speech.
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
ORDERS OF THE DAY—
†1 Road Transport Amendment (Alcohol and Drug Testing) Bill; resumption of the interrupted debate, on
the motion of Ms Gladys Berejiklian, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 13 August 2014).
†2 Mutual Recognition (Automatic Licensed Occupations Recognition) Bill; awaiting second reading
speech. (Mr Dominic Perrottet).
3 Constitution Amendment (Parliamentary Presiding Officers) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Mike Baird, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 13 August 2014—Mr Richard Amery).
4 Report of the Legislative Council Select Committee on the Sale of the Currawong Property at Pittwater; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Anthony Roberts, "That this House take note of the report of the Legislative Council Select Committee on the Sale of the Currawong Property at Pittwater, dated June 2014". (Moved 14 August 2014—Mr Gareth Ward).
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5 Budget Estimates and related papers 2014-2015; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion
of Mr Andrew Constance, "That this House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers 2014-15". (Moved 19 June 2014—Mr Chris Holstein).
6 Centenary of the First World War; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Anthony Roberts, "That this House notes: (1) That on Tuesday 4 August 1914 at 11.00 pm, Great Britain declared war on Germany.
(2) That on Wednesday 5 August 1914, the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales met at 4.00 pm
and the Premier, W.A. Holman, made a ministerial statement in regard to the declaration of war, indicating to the House the need for legislation “to give the Government certain powers which would be used at discretion”; that the Cabinet “had offered to place unreservedly the whole resources” of the State to the Commonwealth; and that there was a “resolute determination to be united in front of the common danger”.
(3) The sacrifices made by the men and women of New South Wales and Australia during the Great
War." (Moved 7 August 2014—Mr Gareth Ward).
7 Teacher Accreditation Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Adrian Piccoli, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 10 September 2014—Mr Ryan Park).
8 Health Legislation Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mrs Jillian
Skinner, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 10 September 2014—Dr Andrew McDonald).
9 Crimes (High Risk Offenders) Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr
Brad Hazzard, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 10 September 2014—Mr Paul Lynch).
10 State Revenue Legislation Amendment (Electronic Transactions) Bill; resumption of the adjourned
debate, on the motion of Mr Dominic Perrottet, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 10 September 2014—Mr Barry Collier).
11 Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Brad
Hazzard, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 11 September 2014—Mr Paul Lynch).
12 (i) Planning Bill. (ii) Planning Administration Bill.
Cognate bills; consideration of Legislative Council amendments in the Planning Bill. (Mr Brad Hazzard).
13 Committee on the Ombudsman, the Police Integrity Commission and the Crime Commission —Reference; consideration of the Legislative Council's message dated 29 May 2012.
† Bill forwarded from the Legislative Council
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE—PETITIONS
ORDERS OF THE DAY—
1 Petition—from certain citizens opposing the closure and demolition of the Playmates Cottage Children Centre at the Dubbo Base Hospital. (Mr Troy Grant). (Discussion date 18 September 2014).
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2 Petition—from certain citizens requesting an increase in recurrent public library funding to councils and the establishment of a Building Library Infrastructure Program. (Mr Greg Piper). (Discussion date 16 October 2014).
3 Petition—from certain citizens opposing the commercial development of the Coastal Crown Reserve Trust Lands lot 490, Kingscliff. (Mr John Robertson). (Discussion date 23 October 2014).
4 Petition— from certain citizens requesting mandated nurse-to-patient ratios in all hospitals in New South Wales. (Mrs Jillian Skinner). (Discussion date 6 November 2014).
5 Petition—from certain citizens opposing the construction of the Shellharbour City Hub and the related
sale of community assets. (Ms Anna Watson). (Discussion date 13 November 2014).
6 Petition—from certain citizens requesting the reduction of the registration motor vehicle tax for caravans. (Mr Kevin Anderson). (Discussion date 20 November 2014).
7 Petition—from certain citizens opposing the closure of women’s and girls’ refuges. (Mr John Robertson).
(Discussion date 27 November 2014).
8 Petition—from certain citizens requesting an increase in funding to provide more intra-abdominal cancer surgery at St George Public Hospital. (Mr Anthony Roberts). (Discussion date to be advised).
9 Petition—from certain citizens requesting that the tender to build rail rolling stock be maintained by New South Wales manufacturers. (Mr John Robertson). (Discussion date to be advised).
10 Petition—from certain citizens requesting the preparation of a management strategy to deal with impacts
of flying fox colonies within urban and horticultural areas in New South Wales. (Mr Christopher Gulaptis). (Discussion date to be advised).
GENERAL BUSINESS
NOTICES OF MOTIONS (for Bills)— 1 MR JAMIE PARKER to move—
That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981 to make further provision with respect to political donations. (Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Amendment (Restrictions on Political Donations) Bill). (Notice given 7 May 2014—lapses 8 November 2014)
2 MR ALEX GREENWICH to move— That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Relationships Register Act 2010 to provide for the recognition of relationships involving adult persons of the same sex, or one or both of whom is gender-diverse, that are solemnised as marriages or civil unions in certain other jurisdictions and to ensure that those persons are treated as de facto partners under New South Wales law. (Relationships Register Amendment (Recognition of Same-sex and Gender-diverse Relationships) Bill). (Notice given 14 August 2014—lapses 15 February 2015)
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3 MR GREG PIPER to move— That a bill be introduced for an Act to preserve the Newcastle inner-city rail corridor for the purposes of
open space, recreational activities or public transport. (Newcastle Inner-City Rail Corridor Preservation Bill). (Notice given 11 September 2014; lapses 12 March 2015)
ORDERS OF THE DAY (for Bills)— †1 TAFE Changes Moratorium (Secure Future for Public Provision of Vocational Education and Training)
Bill (No. 2); awaiting second reading speech; lapses 15 February 2015. (Mr Jamie Parker).
2 City of Sydney Amendment (Business Voting and Council Elections) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Alex Greenwich, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 14 August 2014—Mr Gareth Ward; lapses 20 December 2014).
3 Technical and Further Education Commission Amendment (Fees) Bill; resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Mr John Robertson, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 14 August 2014—Ms Noreen Hay speaking, 8 minutes remaining; lapses 20 December 2014).
4 Animal Welfare (Population Control Programs) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion
of Mr Alex Greenwich, "That this bill be now read a second time". (Introduced 11 September 2014—Mr Victor Dominello; lapses 13 February 2015).
† Bill forwarded from the Legislative Council
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Pursuant to the resolution of the House on 9 September 2014, following prorogation of the First Session of the 55th Parliament, all items of General Business were restored with their original numbering and lapsing dates carried over into the Second Session of the 55th Parliament.
NOTICES OF MOTIONS (General Notices)
2927 FRED WILLIAMS RECOGNITIONMR STEPHEN BROMHEAD to move—
That this House:(1) Notes that Fred Williams of Forster, considered to be the Father of Australian water skiing, has
been inducted into Australian Water Ski and Wakeboard Federation Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the industry over a period of sixty years.
(2) Congratulates Fred Williams for his dedication and innovation in the water ski industry by being the first business to manufacture water skis in Australia.
(3) Notes that from modest beginnings Fred Williams has won the prestigious Vapour Trail award for the best international water ski manufacturer.
(Notice given 18 March 2014—lapses 19 September 2014)
2928 WEEKDAY MORNING PEAK RAIL SERVICES FROM COMO AND JANNALIMR BARRY COLLIER to move—
That this House:(1) Notes the cuts to rail services to the city from Jannali and Como stations during the morning peak
period under the Government's new train timetable which commenced on 20 October, 2013.(2) Notes that under the new timetables Sutherland Shire commuters can no longer catch trains
directly to Kogarah to access major regional hospitals, medical specialists, TAFE, school and businesses between 6.28am and 9.18am each weekday.
(3) Calls on the Minister for Transport to restore weekday morning peak hour rail services from Como and Jannali stations as well as direct rail services from the Shire to Kogarah during the weekday morning peak.
(Notice given 18 March 2014—lapses 19 September 2014)
2929 SPORTING UNIFORM COLLECTIONMR ADAM MARSHALL to move—
That this House:(1) Congratulates the New England Girls' School on establishing a program which collects second-
hand sporting uniforms from local schools and sporting organisations to donate to a school in Cambodia and an orphanage in Thailand.
(2) Commends teacher Ms Sam Morley for coordinating and administering the project along with Emily Morrice, Ally Bray and Astrid Lethbridge of the Student Representative Council.
(3) Wishes the group well with its ongoing appeal which will culminate with a school service trip in September 2014 to work in an orphanage in northern Thailand.
(Notice given 18 March 2014—lapses 19 September 2014)
2930 LIVERPOOL, MILLER AND WETHERILL PARK TAFEMR NICK LALICH to move—
That this House:(1) Commends the hardworking and dedicated staff at TAFE institutes in Liverpool, Miller and
Wetherill Park, for their contribution to the education and training residents of the Cabramatta electorate.
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(2) Condemns the Government for its decision to cut funding and staff from TAFE institutes and increasing course fees by $1,500 per course, a disincentive to addressing skills shortages and decreasing unemployment, particularly youth unemployment.
(3) Condemns the Minister for Education and the Premier and Minister for Western Sydney for failing to support the education and training of people in the Cabramatta electorate.
(Notice given 18 March 2014—lapses 19 September 2014)
2931 GREAT LAKES COLLEGE FORSTER CAMPUS UNDER 14 CRICKET TEAMMR STEPHEN BROMHEAD to move—
That this House:(1) Congratulates the team from Great Lakes College, Forster Campus for winning the under 14s
2013 Baker Shield competition, defeating the Newcastle High School team in the final.(2) Acknowledges the work of John Thompson, team manager and coach, and Christina Whitbread,
sports coordinator, for their whole hearted support of cricket at Great Lakes College.(3) Congratulates team members Craig Lewis, Lleyton Blissett, Liam Ryan, Zac Hender, Adam
Lewis, Adam Kock, Dylan Mauger, Mitchell Lewis, Sam Whitbread, James McBride, Curtis Landers, Lachlan Fuller, Ryan Atkinson, and Aaron Hill.
(4) Congratulates the Minister for Education for encouraging cricket and other sports in schools.
(Notice given 18 March 2014—lapses 19 September 2014)
2932 NSW FORENSIC ANALYTICAL AND SCIENCE SERVICE STAFFINGMS SONIA HORNERY to move—
That this House:(1) Notes that reports indicate that there is only one person currently qualified and employed by the
NSW Forensic Analytical and Science Service to perform the analysis required on drug related seizures by police.
(2) Notes that this is contributing to delays, by more than 12 months in some instances of court cases involving illicit drugs.
(3) Urges the Minister for Police to provide additional resources to increase staffing levels to ensure analysis of illicit drugs seized by police is processed more expeditiously.
(Notice given 18 March 2014—lapses 19 September 2014)
2933 ARMIDALE DRAGON BOAT CLUBMR ADAM MARSHALL to move—
That this House:(1) Congratulates Ryan Marshall, coach and president of the Armidale Dam Dragons, for his work
with his crew and the assistance in helping several team members reach state and national representative levels.
(2) Commends Ryan Marshall, Graham Reeves, Brian Barratt, Matt Campbell and Cindy Blanch on their selection to represent New South Wales in a regional squad at the National Dragon Boat Racing Titles.
(3) Wishes the state representatives well in their ongoing training and at the championships which will be held at Kawana Waters, Queensland, in April 2014.
(Notice given 18 March 2014—lapses 19 September 2014)
2934 LATE WEEKEND RAIL SERVICES TO SUTHERLAND
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MR BARRY COLLIER to move—
That this House:(1) Notes the introduction of lockouts from 1.30am and last drinks at 3.00am in Kings Cross and the
central business district in response to community concerns about alcohol fuelled violence.(2) Notes that Kings Cross, Town Hall and Central stations are on the Eastern Suburbs⁄Illawarra lines,
which service the Sutherland Shire.(3) Notes the lack of rail services from Kings Cross station to the Sutherland Shire between 1.41am
and 5.14am on Saturday and Sunday mornings.(4) Notes the decline in patronage on the Government NightRide bus services.(5) Calls on the Government to introduce rail services from Kings Cross, Town Hall and Central
Stations to the Sutherland Shire between 1.41am and 5.14am on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
(Notice given 18 March 2014—lapses 19 September 2014)
2935 BLUE EVANSMR STEPHEN BROMHEAD to move—
That this House:(1) Congratulates 14 year old tennis player Blue Evans of Forster, on his remarkable tennis
achievements.(2) Notes that Blue, a member of the Forster Tennis Club, plays in the elite squad, weekly in the
men's competition and in the adults' social tennis group.(3) Notes that Blue:
(a) was the 2013 Group Champion at the Tuncurry Club Championships;(b) was a 2013 Diocese tennis representative;(c) competed at the New South Wales Medibank Junior Development Series;(d) was invited to play in the Champion of Champions tournament in Grafton and Inverell as a
representative of the lower North East Region.
(4) Notes Blue was invited to compete at the Medibank New South Wales State Finals.(5) Congratulates the Government for funding the Community Building Partnerships program which
enabled the Forster Tennis Club to apply for and receive a grant of $4,000 to assist tennis players like Blue Evans to continue to be locally trained and coached.
(Notice given 18 March 2014—lapses 19 September 2014)
2936 CABRAMATTA PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERSMR NICK LALICH to move—
That this House:(1) Commends the dedicated public sector workers of the Cabramatta electorate, such as teachers,
nurses, fire-fighters, paramedics, police and others, who work hard to serve the people of Cabramatta every day.
(2) Condemns the Premier and the Treasurer for attempting to cut the wages of public sector employees by making them pay for increases in superannuation.
(Notice given 18 March 2014—lapses 19 September 2014)
2937 NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST BULLYING AND VIOLENCEMR STEPHEN BROMHEAD to move—
That this House:
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(1) Notes that Friday 21 March 2014 is the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence and congratulates the Government and the Minister for Local Government for their leadership and support.
(2) Notes reports that one in five persons, which equates to almost 5 million Australians, are subject to cyber bullying.
(3) Notes that the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence is an annual event held since 2011 and is an initiative that aims to raise awareness of how young people, schools, parents and communities can make a stand against bullying and violence.
(4) Notes that further to the Day of Action, the Bully Zero Australia Foundation has established the Digital Detox program for a "Safer Nation for Every Generation".
(5) Notes that many organisations including schools, workplaces, sporting clubs and community groups have an opportunity to participate in various activities to reinforce the message to end bullying.
(6) Invites all New South Wales citizens to wear the Bully Zero Australia pin to show their support by taking the pledge to "take a break" from social networking for the 48 hours from 9am Friday 21 March to 9am Sunday 23 March 2014.
(Notice given 18 March 2014—lapses 19 September 2014)
2938 EASY ACCESS UPGRADE PRIORITY LISTMS NOREEN HAY to move—
That this House:(1) Calls on the Government and the Minister for Transport to make public the priority list of the
"Easy Access" upgrade program for railway stations and whether Artarmon railway station was accelerated up the list.
(2) Demands that the Government keep its pre-election commitment to install the "Easy Access" lifts at Unanderra railway station to provide better access for the aged, frail, parents with prams and those with disabilities.
(3) Condemns the Minister for Transport for repeatedly refusing to give a commitment or time frame for when the "Easy Access" upgrade to the Unanderra railway station will be completed despite being fully budgeted for by the former Government.
(4) Demands Unanderra railway station be upgraded as a matter of urgency.
(Notice given 19 March 2014—lapses 20 September 2014)
2939 NORTHCONNEX TUNNEL MOTORWAYMR STEPHEN BROMHEAD to move—
That this House:(1) Congratulates the Government and the Federal Government on their agreement to construct the
NorthConnex Tunnel Motorway.(2) Notes the NorthConnex includes twin nine kilometre tunnels to link the M1 and M2 in Sydney.(3) Notes NorthConnex will significantly ease traffic congestion in Sydney and remove 5,000 trucks
per day from Pennant Hills Road as well as bypass 21 sets of traffic lights.(4) Notes the benefits for the mid north coast and Myall Lakes residents stemming from a continuous
motorway from the mid north coast to Sydney and Sydney West and providing for the more efficient movement of freight.
(Notice given 19 March 2014—lapses 20 September 2014)
2940 WOLLONGONG REGISTRY OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGESMS NOREEN HAY to move—
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That this House:(1) Condemns the Government for its decision to close the Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages
Office in Kembla Street, Wollongong.(2) Notes that by moving this specific service to a Service NSW Centre it will disadvantage the
community with increased fees, longer waiting times and lower levels of services.(3) Recognises that the closure will result in the loss of jobs or the relocation of jobs to areas outside
the Illawarra to the disadvantage of current staff.(4) Demands the Government reverse the decision to close the Wollongong office and recognise the
specialty nature of its service requires a stand-alone office.
(Notice given 19 March 2014—lapses 20 September 2014)
2941 LOWER HUNTER HOSPITALMS SONIA HORNERY to move—
That this House:(1) Notes that the proposed Lower Hunter hospital may be transferred to a private operator and
owner.(2) Notes that increasing the number of private hospitals is not a solution to the increasing waiting
lists nor provides easier access to stretched Hunter public hospitals.(3) Notes further concerns have been raised by the community that the site choice at Metford is not
the best fit for the proposed hospital.(4) Urges the Minister for Health to fund a publically owned and operated Lower Hunter hospital and
ensure that the site choice is central to the region, easily accessible by car and public transport with free parking and scope for expansion.
(Notice given 20 March 2014—lapses 21 September 2014)
2942 DANIEL MCINTYREMR ADAM MARSHALL to move—
That this House:(1) Congratulates shearer Daniel McIntyre, of Glenn Innes, for recently winning the Joseph Paewai
Memorial Trophy for best individual shearer at the 55th Trans-Tasman competition.(2) Notes that this competition is part of the Golden Shears event, which is one of the biggest
shearing contests in the world.(3) Acknowledges that this win has established Daniel as Australia's top shearer and one of the best
shearers in the world.
(Notice given 20 March 2014—lapses 21 September 2014)
2943 CHILD PROTECTION CASE WORKER VACANCIESMS NOREEN HAY to move—
That this House:(1) Condemns the Government and the Minister for Family and Community Services for not filling
234 caseworker positions one year after ordering the department to address the issue.(2) Notes that the Government's figures show that more than 48,500 children and young people at
risk of significant harm in New South Wales have not received a face to face child protection service over the past year.
(3) Further notes that in Southern New South Wales 31 per cent of caseworker positions are vacant.
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(4) Calls on the Minister for Family and Community Services and the Premier and Minister for Western Sydney to immediately address the issue of shortage in child protection case workers to ensure avoidable tragedies are prevented.
(Notice given 20 March 2014—lapses 21 September 2014)
2944 TOM O’CONNOR RETIREMENTMR ADAM MARSHALL to move—
That this House:(1) Notes that Tom O'Connor, General Manager of Uralla Shire Council, will retire in April 2014,
following his 35-year career in local government administration.(2) Acknowledges Mr O'Connor's distinguished 11 years of service, seven as General Manager, at
Uralla Shire Council and his involvement in and dedication to the wider Uralla community.(3) Wishes Mr O'Connor and his wife Marcella good health and happiness in retirement.(4) Offers a warm welcome and best wishes to Damien Connor, the new General Manager at Uralla
Shire Council.
(Notice given 20 March 2014—lapses 21 September 2014)
2945 CABRAMATTA PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDINGMR NICK LALICH to move—
That this House:(1) Commends the hardworking and dedicated staff at Cabramatta Public School for their work to
educate and shape leaders of the future.(2) Condemns the Government for the impact on students arising from cutting $34,595 from
Cabramatta Public School.(3) Condemns the Minister for Education and the Premier and Minister for Western Sydney for
failing to invest in the future of the students at the school.
(Notice given 20 March 2014—lapses 21 September 2014)
2946 TABLELANDS CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEEMR ADAM MARSHALL to move—
That this House:(1) Congratulates members of the Tablelands Consumer Advisory Committee in assisting New
England Medicare Local understand the health needs of people living in their communities.(2) Acknowledges Victor Sahr Kpayah, of Armidale and committee chair, who has a background and
depth of knowledge in aged care, refugee health, relocation and English as a second language.(3) Pays tribute to Dr Jillian Boyd, Dr Anne Cunningham, Sarah Molles and Mary Hollingworth, as
committee members and wishes them well in their two-year tenure.
(Notice given 20 March 2014—lapses 21 September 2014)
2947 WOLLONGONG HOSPITAL PARKINGMS NOREEN HAY to move—
That this House:(1) Calls on the Government and the Minister for Health to address the chronic issue of the shortage
of parking at Wollongong Hospital during upgrade works.(2) Notes that parking difficulties have prompted general visitors to take the limited spaces set aside
for cancer patients as a result of the boom gate being broken.
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(3) Further notes the pressure on and frustration of the local residents who have cars parked across driveways blocking access to and from their properties, and of those construction workers not allowed to park on site having to find parking in surrounding streets.
(Notice given 20 March 2014—lapses 21 September 2014)
2948 NEWCASTLE LATE NIGHT PUBLIC TRANSPORTMS SONIA HORNERY to move—
That this House:(1) Notes that the busiest clubs in Newcastle have queues of up to 100 people waiting for a taxi at
closing time and the number of buses and train services to the suburbs drop rapidly after 11pm.(2) Notes that the Newcastle community and businesses are encouraging people into the inner-city
and this would be helped greatly with better late night public transport.(3) Urges the Minister for Transport to increase the frequency of late night bus and train services
from Newcastle to the suburbs in order to support the vibrancy of inner city Newcastle.
(Notice given 20 March 2014—lapses 21 September 2014)
2949 VIOLENT HOSPITAL PATIENTSMS NOREEN HAY to move—
That this House:(1) Calls on the Government and the Minister for Health to ensure that appropriate security staff are
employed at hospitals to deal with potentially violent patients.(2) Notes that currently support staff with no training have had to deal with such patients.(3) Notes that some staff have been subject to physical assault.(4) Demands the Government take action on the concerns of numerous hospital staff that have to
manage health services with reduced budgets.
(Notice given 20 March 2014—lapses 21 September 2014)
2950 ALCOHOL HARM MINIMISATION PRACTICESMS SONIA HORNERY to move—
That this House:(1) Notes the report by the National Alliance for Action on Alcohol that New South Wales is the
worst ranked State for tackling alcohol abuse and liquor-fuelled violence.(2) Notes the report rated New South Wales only 31 per cent on the measures of a range of factors
such as clear plans to reduce alcohol related harm, transparent policies and restrictions on alcohol marketing.
(3) Urges the Premier and Minister for Western Sydney to follow the lead of Newcastle which has successfully implemented alcohol harm minimisation practices to reduce alcohol-fuelled violence.
(Notice given 20 March 2014—lapses 21 September 2014)
2951 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REVIEW CONVENER VACANCYMS SONIA HORNERY to move—
That this House:(1) Notes that the issue of domestic violence is of great concern to the residents of the Wallsend
electorate.
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(2) Notes that the former Government established a much needed Domestic Violence Review Panel of 15 experts, following concerns that 43 per cent of domestic violence deaths were not marked as such in police databases.
(3) Notes that the vital work done by the review team has stalled since December 2013 due to the resignation of the convener and that the Government has not yet filled the position.
(4) Urges the Attorney General to expedite the filling of this vacancy so the vital work of the review team may continue.
(Notice given 25 March 2014—lapses 26 September 2014)
2952 BERRY BYPASSMR GARETH WARD to move—
That this House:(1) Notes that preparatory works have begun on the Berry Bypass.(2) Acknowledges that Fulton-Hogan has been announced as the preferred tenderer for what will be
the largest ever single investment in the Princes Highway.(3) Congratulates the Government for building important infrastructure, particularly the Princes
Highway.(4) Condemns the former Government for failing to deliver the upgrade to the Princes Highway
through Foxground and Berry.
(Notice given 25 March 2014—lapses 26 September 2014)
2953 PARAMEDIC ASSAULTSMS SONIA HORNERY to move—
That this House:(1) Notes that female paramedics in Newcastle have had to take stress leave following verbal abuse
and threats, as well as several other incidents in recent months.(2) Notes with concern that paramedic assaults in New South Wales rose from 89 assaults in 2012 to
133 assaults in 2013.(3) Urges the Attorney General to consider strengthening provisions dealing with offences against the
Ambulance Service similar to the measures introduced in Tasmania's Ambulance Service Amendment Bill 2013.
(Notice given 25 March 2014—lapses 26 September 2014)
2954 SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTMR STEPHEN BROMHEAD to move—
That this House:(1) Congratulates the Minister for Small Business for her tireless work in supporting the growth of
small businesses in New South Wales.(2) Notes that supporting the Commissioner for Small Business are 60 not for profit business centres
who support small business owners in establishing and growing their businesses by mentoring and assisting them to grow through connecting to local clusters, developing export markets, creating jobs, and if necessary to stop them from closing down.
(3) Acknowledges that in the Great Lakes Business Centre, managed by Michael Hilsden, is currently assisting around 250 business owners, which is the largest network of businesses in the region.
(4) Congratulates the Great Lakes Business Centre for its work during 2013 in helping to create more than 400 jobs in the Great Lakes by assisting 120 start-up companies and helping a further 200 existing companies to stay afloat and expand.
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(Notice given 25 March 2014—lapses 26 September 2014)
2955 PRENATAL SERVICES IN RELATION TO ALCOHOL CONSUMPTIONMS SONIA HORNERY to move—
That this House:(1) Notes that researchers at the University of Newcastle have conducted a study of 1,577 women
who had risky alcohol consumption patterns before pregnancy and found more than half did not alter consumption levels after conception.
(2) Notes that 55 per cent of women who reported a history of binge drinking continued the practice during pregnancy.
(3) Urges the Minister for Health to fund better prenatal services to educate and support women in danger of risky drinking behaviours during pregnancy.
(Notice given 25 March 2014—lapses 26 September 2014)
2956 MEN AT GLEN CONFERENCEMR ADAM MARSHALL to move—
That this House:(1) Congratulates organisers and volunteers who worked tirelessly to make a success of the fifth
annual "Men @ Glen" conference, attended by more than 500 Christian men from across the New England region.
(2) Pays tribute to the co-ordinators, Scott Wright and Richard Clementson, for their work to develop and promote the conference to encourage men to lead healthy and moderated lifestyles.
(3) Acknowledges the work of the Glen Innes Showground Trust committee and Anglican Church volunteers who assisted catering co-ordinator Sally Chappell provide meals for the conference attendees.
(Notice given 25 March 2014—lapses 26 September 2014)
2957 HUNTER WATER QUALITY MEASURES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 25 March 2014)
2958 WOLLONGONG UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 25 March 2014)
2959 UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE SMOKING BAN—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 25 March 2014)
2960 MYALL LAKES SPORTS PERSONS RECOGNITION—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 25 March 2014)
2961 NEWCASTLE BUSES FARES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 25 March 2014)
2962 LILY STEWART RECOGNITION—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 25 March 2014)
2963 HUNTER REGION BOTANIC GARDENS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 25 March 2014)
2964 ALBION PARK COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 25 March 2014)
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2965 FORSTER SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 25 March 2014)
2966 NEWCASTLE INNER CITY BYPASS FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 26 March 2014)
2967 NINEVEH PLAINS PROVINCE—MR ANDREW ROHAN (Notice given 26 March 2014)
2968 WOLLONGONG PUBLIC HOUSING STOCK—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 26 March 2014)
2969 CONNECTED COMMUNITIES PROGRAM—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 26 March 2014)
2970 CCTV CAMERAS – CABRAMATTA ELECTORATE—MR NICK LALICH (Notice given 26 March 2014)
2971 NORTHERN TABLELANDS SENIORS—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 26 March 2014)
2972 HUNTER CONTAINER DEPOSIT SCHEME—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 26 March 2014)
2973 WOLLONGONG, SHOALHAVEN AND SHELLHARBOUR HOSPITAL SERVICES—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 26 March 2014)
2974 ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS CONGRATULATIONS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 26 March 2014)
2975 MARTIN BRIDGE WORKS TAREE—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 26 March 2014)
2976 TAFE BUDGET IMPACTS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 26 March 2014)
2977 AUSTRALIAN VARIETY CYCLE—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 26 March 2014)
2978 VETERANS RECOGNITION—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 26 March 2014)
2979 DISABILITY CARE SERVICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 March 2014)
2980 HASTINGS MELANOMA MARCH—MRS LESLIE WILLIAMS (Notice given 27 March 2014)
2981 NATIVE VEGETATION BALANCE—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 27 March 2014)
2982 BLUE MOUNTAIN PUBLIC TRANSPORT—MRS ROZA SAGE (Notice given 27 March 2014)
2983 MR GREG MOIN—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 27 March 2014)
2984 BLACK DOG RIDERS—MRS LESLIE WILLIAMS (Notice given 27 March 2014)
2985 YOUTH HOMELESSNESS MATTERS DAY—MR MIKE BAIRD (Notice given 27 March 2014)
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2986 EAST MAITLAND COURT HOUSE CRIMINAL HEARINGS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 6 May 2014)
2987 AUSTRALIAN CELTIC FESTIVAL—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 6 May 2014)
2988 COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRES—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 6 May 2014)
2989 SHELLHARBOUR CITY HUB PROJECT—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 6 May 2014)
2990 TAFE ILLAWARRA HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE COURSES—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 6 May 2014)
2991 ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATIONS – MYALL LAKES ELECTORATE—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 6 May 2014)
2992 CANLEY VALE RAILWAY STATION LIFTS—MR NICK LALICH (Notice given 6 May 2014)
2993 LOWER MID NORTH COAST AMATEUR BEEKEEPERS—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 6 May 2014)
2994 FOOD NUTRITIONAL STAR RATING SYSTEM—DR ANDREW MCDONALD (Notice given 6 May 2014)
2995 HUNTER NEW ENGLAND HEALTH COUNSELLING SERVICE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 6 May 2014)
2996 RESPITE CENTRE SERVICES—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 6 May 2014)
2997 NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL FEE INCREASES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 6 May 2014)
2998 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SCHEME SUPPORT—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 6 May 2014)
2999 HUNTER REGION BOTANIC GARDENS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 6 May 2014)
3000 RAYMOND TERRACE GP SUPERCLINIC UNPAID SUBCONTRACTORS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 7 May 2014)
3001 PORT MACQUARIE IRONMAN—MRS LESLIE WILLIAMS (Notice given 7 May 2014)
3002 FOOD AUTHORITY SAFETY TESTING SERVICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 7 May 2014)
3003 SAUMAREZ HOMESTEAD HERITAGE VOLUNTEERS—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 7 May 2014)
3004 GRASSROOTS SPORTING CLUBS FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 7 May 2014)
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3005 NEW POLICE RECRUITS—MRS LESLIE WILLIAMS (Notice given 7 May 2014)
3006 INTERNATIONAL MIDWIFE DAY—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 7 May 2014)
3007 OPERATING THEATRE NURSES AT JOHN HUNTER HOSPITAL—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 7 May 2014)
3008 NEVILLE MCINTYRE—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 8 May 2014)
3009 CABRAMATTA JOBS CREATION—MR NICK LALICH (Notice given 8 May 2014)
3010 KENDALL PUBLIC SCHOOL TO LAURIETON PUBLIC SCHOOL SHARED PATHWAY—MRS LESLIE WILLIAMS (Notice given 8 May 2014)
3011 NEWCASTLE CITY CENTRE PLANNING POLICY AMENDMENT—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 May 2014)
3012 NURSES DAY—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 13 May 2014)
3013 FAIRFIELD AND LIVERPOOL HOSPITALS—MR NICK LALICH (Notice given 13 May 2014)
3015 NEW TRAIN PURCHASES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 May 2014)
3016 MANNING BASE HOSPITAL—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 13 May 2014)
3017 PUBLIC LIBRARY FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 May 2014)
3018 WARIALDA SHOW 2014—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 13 May 2014)
3019 JUNCTION PUBLIC SCHOOL DEMOUNTABLE BUILDINGS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 May 2014)
3020 WELLINGTON STREET TENNIS COURTS PROPOSED REZONING—MS GABRIELLE UPTON (Notice given 13 May 2014)
3021 REGIONAL RELOCATION GRANTS—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 13 May 2014)
3022 CSIRO FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 13 May 2014)
3023 PROBATIONARY CONSTABLES JOSH MOTTEE AND ANDREW KILLEN—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 13 May 2014)
3024 WOLLONGONG HOSPITAL PARKING FEES—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 14 May 2014)
3025 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK—MRS ROZA SAGE (Notice given 14 May 2014)
3026 CENTRAL HUNTER POLICE NUMBERS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 May 2014)
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3027 SALVATION ARMY HASTINGS BRANCH - RED SHIELD DOORKNOCK APPEAL—MRS LESLIE WILLIAMS (Notice given 14 May 2014)
3028 WARRAWONG COMMUNITY CENTRE FOOD PROGRAM—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 14 May 2014)
3029 INVERELL RED CROSS CENTENARY—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 14 May 2014)
3030 ARRIUM JOB CUTS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 May 2014)
3031 INTERCITY TRAIN ORDER—MRS ROZA SAGE (Notice given 14 May 2014)
3032 FRANCESSCA O'DONNELL—MRS LESLIE WILLIAMS (Notice given 14 May 2014)
3033 LOWER HUNTER FREIGHT RAIL BYPASS ROUTE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 May 2014)
3034 INVERELL DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 14 May 2014)
3035 HUNTER VALLEY RAIL SERVICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 May 2014)
3036 BINGARA LIONS CLUB - LEO OF THE YEAR—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 14 May 2014)
3037 ILLAWARRA REGION INVESTMENT—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 15 May 2014)
3038 ARMIDALE POLICE AND COMMUNITY YOUTH CLUB FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 15 May 2014)
3039 INTERNATIONAL FAMILY DAY—MR ALEX GREENWICH (Notice given 15 May 2014)
3040 STEFANIE HAUSSLER FUNDRAISING RECOGNITION—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 15 May 2014)
3041 WESTCONNEX FUNDING—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 15 May 2014)
3042 INVERELL HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 15 May 2014)
3043 OATLEY RAILWAY STATION—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 15 May 2014)
3044 TOUR DE ROCKS CHARITY CYCLE EVENT—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 15 May 2014)
3045 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE HUNTER—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 May 2014)
3046 MANNING BASE HOSPITAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 27 May 2014)
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3047 HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR REFUGEE KIDS CLINIC—DR ANDREW MCDONALD (Notice given 27 May 2014)
3048 DON HARDMAN RETIREMENT—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 27 May 2014)
3049 HUNTER RENTAL ACCOMMODATION AFFORDABILITY—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 May 2014)
3050 STEBER INTERNATIONAL BOAT BUILDERS—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 27 May 2014)
3051 SAVA RIVER FLOODS IN BOSNIA AND SERBIA—DR ANDREW MCDONALD (Notice given 27 May 2014)
3052 LILY STEWART NATIONAL YOUTH ARCHERY CHAMPION—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 27 May 2014)
3053 LAKE MACQUARIE TRANSPORT INTERCHANGE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 May 2014)
3054 LOGAN LEIGH BENCHTOPS—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 27 May 2014)
3055 INTENSIVE ENGLISH CENTRE HEALTH SCREENING PROGRAMS—DR ANDREW MCDONALD (Notice given 27 May 2014)
3056 ARMIDALE VOLUNTEER REFERRAL SERVICE AWARDS—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 27 May 2014)
3057 NEW ENTRANCE TRAINEE PROGRAM—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 27 May 2014)
3058 TAFE FEE INCREASES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 May 2014)
3059 GLEN INNES TENNIS CLUB—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 27 May 2014)
3060 PARAMEDICS SAFETY FROM ASSAULT—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 27 May 2014)
3061 UNANDERRA RAILWAY STATION EASY ACCESS LIFTS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 28 May 2014)
3062 ARMIDALE SPORTSPOWER—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 28 May 2014)
3063 WALLSEND JUSTICE CENTRE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 28 May 2014)
3064 EASTERN SUBURBS RELAY FOR LIFE—MR BRUCE NOTLEY-SMITH (Notice given 28 May 2014)
3065 PENSIONER ENTITLEMENTS AND CONCESSIONS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 28 May 2014)
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3066 TAFE AUSLAN INTERPRETERS—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 28 May 2014)
3067 OATLEY RAILWAY STATION EASY ACCESS LIFTS—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 28 May 2014)
3068 MEDICARE PROPOSALS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 28 May 2014)
3069 HOMELESSNESS SERVICES FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 28 May 2014)
3070 VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 28 May 2014)
3071 HUNTER PUBLIC HOUSING AVAILABILITY—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 28 May 2014)
3072 BUNDALEER ESTATE—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 28 May 2014)
3073 ST GEORGE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 28 May 2014)
3074 FEDERAL BUDGET—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 29 May 2014)
3075 WARIALDA SES UNIT YOUTH PROGRAM—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 29 May 2014)
3076 CABRAMATTA CCTV CAMERAS FUNDING—MR NICK LALICH (Notice given 29 May 2014)
3077 NORTHERN INLAND ACADEMY OF SPORT MOUNTAIN BIKE SQUAD—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 29 May 2014)
3078 UNIVERSITY FEE DEREGULATION AND APPRENTICESHIP FUNDING—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 29 May 2014)
3079 HOMELESS SERVICES FUNDING—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 17 June 2014)
3080 ALBION PARK RAIL BYPASS—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 17 June 2014)
3081 DUNDALOO SUPPORT SERVICES GROUP HOME—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 17 June 2014)
3082 ELECTRICITY ASSETS SALE CONSEQUENCES—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 17 June 2014)
3083 GLENWOOD AUXILIARY—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 17 June 2014)
3084 VALLEY INDUSTRIES—MR STEPHEN BROMHEAD (Notice given 17 June 2014)
3085 TAFE SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS—MS NOREEN HAY (Notice given 17 June 2014)
3086 SHELLHARBOUR SHARKS FUNDING—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 17 June 2014)
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3087 GLENN INNES CAMP QUALITY COMMITTEE FUND RAISING—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 17 June 2014)
3088 BERRY BYPASS—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 17 June 2014)
3089 HUNTER MANUFACTURING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 18 June 2014)
3090 F6 EXTENSION—MR MARK SPEAKMAN (Notice given 18 June 2014)
3091 WALLSEND JUSTICE CENTRE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 18 June 2014)
3092 WHITLOW RURAL FIRE SERVICE—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 18 June 2014)
3093 CUSTOM COACHES—MR GUY ZANGARI (Notice given 18 June 2014)
3094 SUTHERLAND HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT—MR MARK SPEAKMAN (Notice given 18 June 2014)
3095 GLENDALE INTERCHANGE FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 18 June 2014)
3096 ST GEORGE HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 18 June 2014)
3097 MICHAEL KIRK APPOINTMENT—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 18 June 2014)
3098 ILLAWARRA TRAIN LINE IMPROVEMENTS—MR MARK SPEAKMAN (Notice given 18 June 2014)
3099 F6 CONSTRUCTION—MR LEE EVANS (Notice given 18 June 2014)
3100 GLENDALE INTERCHANGE AND HUNTER INFRASTRUCTURE AND INVESTMENT FUND—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 June 2014)
3101 ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND THE LEVANT ASSAULTS—MR ANDREW ROHAN (Notice given 19 June 2014)
3102 FORENSIC AND ANALYTICAL SCIENCE SERVICES TESTING LABORATORY CLOSURE—MR GUY ZANGARI (Notice given 19 June 2014)
3103 QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS – ARMIDALE RECIPIENTS—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 19 June 2014)
3104 FONTAINEBLEAU SITE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT—DR ANDREW MCDONALD (Notice given 19 June 2014)
3105 HUNTER MIGRATORY BIRD HABITAT—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 June 2014)
3106 SOUTH WEST CONNECT—MR GUY ZANGARI (Notice given 19 June 2014)
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3107 THE ARMIDALE SCHOOL STAFF REPRESENTATIVE FOOTBALL AND RUGBY APPOINTMENTS—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 19 June 2014)
3108 GENERAL PRACTITIONER CONSULTATION FEE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 19 June 2014)
3110 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WIDENING, BLUE MOUNTAINS—MRS ROZA SAGE (Notice given 5 August 2014)
3111 FAIRFIELD YOUTH CONNECTIONS FUNDING—MR NICK LALICH (Notice given 5 August 2014)
3112 KARISSA TUCKWELL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 5 August 2014)
3113 NEWCASTLE RAIL LINE—MR CLAYTON BARR (Notice given 5 August 2014)
3114 BLUE MOUNTAINS PUBLIC TRANSPORT INITIATIVES—MRS ROZA SAGE (Notice given 5 August 2014)
3115 SYDNEY AND HUNTER WATER—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 5 August 2014)
3116 BLUE MOUNTAINS PRIORITY SEWAGE PROGRAM—MRS ROZA SAGE (Notice given 5 August 2014)
3117 SOUTH WEST CONNECT FUNDING—MR NICK LALICH (Notice given 5 August 2014)
3118 NEW ENGLAND MUTUAL—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 5 August 2014)
3119 LOCAL MANUFACTURING PROCUREMENT—MR CLAYTON BARR (Notice given 5 August 2014)
3120 OATLEY RAILWAY SERVICES—MR MARK COURE (Notice given 5 August 2014)
3121 RURAL FIRE SERVICE (VEGETATION CLEARANCE) ACT—MRS ROZA SAGE (Notice given 5 August 2014)
3122 NEWCASTLE REGIONAL ART GALLERY EXPANSION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 5 August 2014)
3123 CABRAMATTA FUNDING—MR NICK LALICH (Notice given 5 August 2014)
3124 GLENDALE INTERCHANGE FUNDING PRIORITY—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 6 August 2014)
3125 LUCAS GARDENS SCHOOL—MR JOHN SIDOTI (Notice given 6 August 2014)
3126 MORISSET TO WYONG HOSPITAL BUS SERVICE—MR GREG PIPER (Notice given 6 August 2014)
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3127 MALCOLM FREAK, DUVAL HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 6 August 2014)
3128 SCIENCE RESEARCH FUNDING—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 6 August 2014)
3129 IRON COVE CREEK BRIDGE—MR JOHN SIDOTI (Notice given 6 August 2014)
3130 TAFE HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE COURSE AVAILABILITY—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 6 August 2014)
3131 GWYDIR SHIRE COUNCIL STAFF LONG SERVICE—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 6 August 2014)
3132 HUNTER SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 6 August 2014)
3133 CONCORD HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT—MR JOHN SIDOTI (Notice given 6 August 2014)
3134 TAFE AUSLAN INTERPRETER SERVICES—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 7 August 2014)
3135 SHELLHARBOUR HOSPITAL UPGRADE—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 7 August 2014)
3136 BERESFIELD POLICE STATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 7 August 2014)
3137 PUBLIC TRANSPORT HYGIENE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 12 August 2014)
3138 RILEY BATT—MRS LESLIE WILLIAMS (Notice given 12 August 2014)
3139 PARKES RADIO TELESCOPE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 12 August 2014)
3140 PHIL ROBINSON AND SIMON TURNBULL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS—MRS LESLIE WILLIAMS (Notice given 12 August 2014)
3141 CALVARY MATER HOSPITAL PARK AND RIDE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 12 August 2014)
3142 EMMA FULLER—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 12 August 2014)
3143 TAFE REFORM—MR CLAYTON BARR (Notice given 12 August 2014)
3144 BERNIE SHAKESHAFT, CHURCHILL FELLOWSHIP—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 12 August 2014)
3145 AFFORDABLE RENTAL ACCOMMODATION—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 12 August 2014)
3146 NATIONAL SCIENCE STRATEGY—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 August 2014)
3147 BERRY AMBULANCE STATION—MR GARETH WARD (Notice given 14 August 2014)
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3148 HUNTER HOSPITALS SECURITY REVIEW—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 14 August 2014)
3149 BERESFIELD POOL ENTRY CHARGE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 10 September 2014)
3150 DELUNGRA FERAL ANIMAL CONTROL—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 10 September 2014)
3151 HUNTER/CENTRAL COAST ON TIME RAIL SERVICE—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 10 September 2014)
3152 MARILYN MEPHAM RETIREMENT—MR ADAM MARSHALL (Notice given 10 September 2014)
3153 HOMELESSNESS IN THE HUNTER—MS SONIA HORNERY (Notice given 10 September 2014)
3154 HUNTER WATER PREMISES LEASE BACKMS SONIA HORNERY to move—
That this House:(1) Notes that Hunter Water have recently sold its premises and leased back the facility for 10 years.(2) Notes that the costings for the 10 year lease back are not publicly available.(3) Calls on the Minister for Natural Resources, Land and Water to explain how this short term cash
injection, and the 10 year rental, is fiscally responsible in the long term and what the benefits will be to the Hunter community over the period.
(Notice given 11 September 2014)
3155 ARMIDALE TOURIST PARKMR ADAM MARSHALL to move—
That this House:(1) Congratulates Armidale Tourist Park on being honoured as the best New South Wales inland
tourist park for the second year in a row at the 2014 New South Wales Caravanning and Camping Industry Awards of Excellence Ceremony.
(2) Notes that the Armidale Tourist Park was recognised for its outstanding provision of powered and unpowered camp-sites, tourist cabins and its extensive facilities and amenities.
(3) Pays tribute to owners Chris and Sigrid Mitchell, their children Anna, Phill and his wife Kate, on receiving the honour, rewarding their passion and dedication to providing excellent service so that visitors to this region can enjoy all that the Northern Tablelands have to offer.
(Notice given 11 September 2014)
3156 BIRRONG STATION INFRASTRUCTUREMS TANIA MIHAILUK to move—
That this House:(1) Condemns the Government and the Minister for Transport for converting Birrong Railway Station
into an interchange on the Bankstown train line without consulting residents and without allocating any funding for the upgrade of much needed infrastructure, such as an easy access lift, an accessible toilet and shelter from the elements.
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(2) Notes that since the closure of the Liverpool via Regents Park train line, commuters from Chester Hill, Sefton and Villawood are driving to Birrong and parking their cars on the streets in an effort to avoid changing trains up to three times when commuting to the City and Inner West.
(3) Notes that Yagoona commuters are now travelling to Birrong Railway Station since cessation of express services from Yagoona Railway Station.
(4) Condemns the Minister for Transport for creating a parking problem on the streets of Birrong.(5) Calls on the Government to immediately commit to upgrading infrastructure at Birrong Railway
Station.(6) Calls on the Government to fund a traffic management program near Birrong Station, including
the construction of more off-street parking and a "pick-up drop-off" zone, to fix the traffic problems that have been created at Birrong Railway Station.
(7) Calls on the Government to immediately restore Liverpool via Regents Park train services and express train services from Yagoona Railway Station.
(Notice given 11 September 2014)
3157 RUTHERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL PERMANENT CLASSROOMSMS SONIA HORNERY to move—
That this House:(1) Notes that Rutherford Public School needs additional classrooms to cope with the growing
number of students at the school.(2) Notes that Rutherford Public School has 10 demountables and two modular designed rooms yet
still has to use the computer room and library for classes.(3) Urges the Minister for Education to urgently provide additional funding to build more permanent
classrooms at Rutherford Public School.
(Notice given 11 September 2014)
3158 KRYSTAL CAGNEYMR ADAM MARSHALL to move—
That this House:(1) Congratulates Inverell Chef Krystal Cagney on being selected to compete in the National World
Skills Competition to be held in Perth from 18 to 20 September 2014.(2) Notes that Krystal had to make it through three competitions in which she was judged on hygiene,
use of ingredients, wastage, presentation and taste, in order to compete at national level.(3) Further notes that Krystal will compete in the commercial cookery section of the competition that
involves preparing and presenting three course meals and completing a mystery box challenge.(4) Wishes Krystal every success at the National World Skills Competition and for her future
endeavours.
(Notice given 11 September 2014)
3159 POLICE RECRUITS APPOINTED TO THE HUNTERMS SONIA HORNERY to move—
That this House:(1) Notes that in the latest intake of 170 newly sworn Police recruits, only one officer was allocated
to the Hunter Region.(2) Notes repeated concerns about poor Police response times in Newcastle's western suburbs.(3) Calls on the Minister for Police to explain, given the high number of armed robberies in the
Hunter in the past two years, why only one of the 170 new recruits was appointed to the Hunter.
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(Notice given 11 September 2014)
3160 KEIREN WESTONMR ADAM MARSHALL to move—
That this House:(1) Congratulates Keiren Weston, of Uralla, on achieving a bronze medal at the Georgina Hope
Swimming Foundation Championships earlier this year.(2) Notes that swimming has helped Keiren overcome adversity in his life, after being injured by a
semi-trailer which resulted in the loss of his right leg in 2007.(3) Pays tribute to Keiren's determination and passion for swimming and his courage in everyday life.
(Notice given 11 September 2014)
3161 LOWER HUNTER HOSPITALMS SONIA HORNERY to move—
That this House:(1) Notes that the Government has yet to set a construction timeline for the new Lower Hunter
Hospital at Metford nor started site preparation work at the site in preparation for construction despite a statement from Health Infrastructure that indicated such work was underway.
(2) Notes that the existing Maitland Hospital is operating at capacity and the increasing population in the area is putting more pressure on existing resources.
(3) Calls the Minister for Health to speak to residents and reveal her plans for this project before the 2015 general election.
(Notice given 11 September 2014)
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ORDERS OF THE DAY—COMMITTEE REPORTS
1 Report of the Committee on the Ombudsman, the Police Integrity Commission and the Crime
Commission entitled "2014 General Meetings", Report 8/55, dated August 2014. (Tabled 18 August 2014; postponed 11 September 2014).
2 Reports of the Legislation Review Committee entitled: "Legislation Review Digest No. 60/55", dated 9
September 2014. (Tabled 10 September 2014; interrupted, Mr Stephen Bromhead speaking, 2 minutes remaining; 18 minutes remaining in the debate).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REQUIRING GOVERNMENT RESPONSE (standing order 303A)—
Date Tabled Committee Report Title Date Due
18 March 2014 Joint Standing Committee on Road Safety (Staysafe)
Non-registered motorised vehicles 18 September 2014
26 March 2014 Committee on Economic Development
Skills shortages in NSW 26 September 2014
27 March 2014 Public Accounts Committee Polygeneration in New South Wales 27 September 2014
27 March 2014 Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters
Inquiry into the 2012 Local Government Elections
27 September 2014
8 May 2014 Public Accounts Committee Examination of the Auditor-General’s Performance Audits April 2012 – August 2012
8 November 2014
18 June 2014 Committee on the Health Care Complaints Commission
Review of the 2012-2013 annual report of the Health Care Complaints Commission
18 December 2014
19 June 2014 Public Accounts Committee Planning NSW Infrastructure for the Twenty-Second Century
19 December 2014
23 June 2014 Committee on Environment and Regulation
Report on the management and disposal of waste on private lands
23 December 2014
2 July 2014 Select Committee on the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry
Motor vehicle repair industry 2 January 2015
12 August 2014 Public Accounts Committee Examination of the Auditor-General’s Performance Audit Reports September 2012 – March 2013
12 February 2015
18 August 2014 Committee on the Ombudsman, the Police Integrity Commission and the Crime Commission
2014 General Meetings 18 February 2015
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PETITIONS SIGNED BY 500 OR MORE PERSONS REQUIRING MINISTERIAL RESPONSE
Date Lodged Member Petition Title Minister Responsible Written
Response Due
13 August 2014 Mr Barry O’Farrell Killara Railway Station Commuter Car Park
Ms Gladys Berejiklian 18 September 2014
13 August 2014 Mr Jonathan O’Dea Killara Railway Station Commuter Car Park
Ms Gladys Berejiklian 18 September 2014
14 August 2014 Mr Clayton Barr Hunter Economic Zone Planning Constraints
Ms Pru Goward 19 September 2014
10 September 2014
Mr Alex Greenwich Mandatory Closed Circuit Television in Slaughter Houses
Ms Katrina Hodgkinson 15 October 2014
11 September 2014
Mr Andrew Stoner Macksville District Hospital Mrs Jillian Skinner 16 October 2014
PETITIONS SIGNED BY 10,000 OR MORE PERSONS FOR DISCUSSION AND REQUIRING MINISTERIAL RESPONSE
Date Lodged
Member Petition Title Minister
Responsible
Discussion
Date
Written
Response Due
5 August 2014 Mr John Robertson
Development on Coastal Crown Reserve, Kingscliff
Mr Andrew Stoner 23 October 2014
10 September 2014
12 August 2014
Mr John Robertson
Women’s and Girls’ Refuges Ms Gabrielle Upton 27 November 2014
17 September 2014
14 August 2014
Mr Anthony Roberts
St George Public Hospital Cancer Surgery
Mrs Jillian Skinner To be advised 19 September 2014
10 September 2014
Mr Christopher Gulaptis
Flying Fox Management Strategy
Mr Rob Stokes To be advised 15 October 2014
RONDA MILLER Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
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Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales
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