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BUSINESS PAPER
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BUSINESS PAPER
Friday 31 October 2008
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PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
2007-08
FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FOURTH PARLIAMENT
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BUSINESS PAPER
No. 92
FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER 2008
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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
NOTICES OF MOTIONS—
That this House:
1. Recognises that 11 November 2008 is the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I.
2. Acknowledges the bravery of the late William Matthew Currey, former member for Kogarah, whilst serving with the Australian Imperial Force for his actions at Peronne, France, on 1 September 1918, which led to the awarding of the Victoria Cross.
3. Recognises this act of bravery by endorsing the Speaker’s placement of a commemorative plaque in the Speaker’s Square.
(Notice given 28 October 2008)
That a bill be introduced for an Act with respect to the minimisation and control of graffiti; to amend the Summary Offences Act 1998 and certain other legislation; and for other purposes.
(Graffiti Control Bill).
(Notice given 30 October 2008)
That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Workers Compensation Act 1987 to make further provision for benefits payable under the Act and workers compensation insurance.
(Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Benefits) Bill).
(Notice given 27 November 2007)
ORDERS OF THE DAY—
1. Thoroughbred Racing Further Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greene, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 30 October 2008—Ms Berejiklian).
2. Security Industry Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Ms Keneally, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 30 October 2008—Mr George).
3. Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Amendment (Detained Person’s Property) Bill; consideration of Legislative Council amendments (Mr Campbell).
†4 Children (Criminal Proceedings) Amendment (Youth Conduct Orders) Bill; agreement in principle speech (Mr Campbell).
5. Transport Administration Amendment (Rail and Ferry Transport Authorities) Bill; resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Mr Campbell, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 23 October 2008, resumed 30 October 2008).
6. Budget Estimates and related papers 2008-2009; resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Mr Aquilina, “That this House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers 2008-2009” (moved 5 June 2008; resumed 26 June 2008, 27 June 2008, 29 August 2008, 23 October 2008—Mr Ashton speaking).
7. Racing Administration Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greene, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 29 October 2008—Mr George).
8. Gaming Machines Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Greene, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 29 October 2008—Mr Hartcher).
9. Contaminated Land Management Amendment Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Ms Firth, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 26 June 2008—Mr George).
10. Local Government Amendment (Elections) Bill; consideration of Legislative Council amendments (Mrs Perry).
† Bill forwarded from the Legislative Council
11. Renewable Energy (New South Wales) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Koperberg, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 27 June 2007—Ms Goward).
GENERAL BUSINESS
INTERRUPTED MOVER'S AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE SPEECH—
1. Independent Commission Against Corruption Amendment (Reporting Corrupt Conduct) Bill (notice 14 May 2008; introduced 6 June 2008—Mr O'Farrell).
ORDERS OF THE DAY (for Bills)—
† Port Maquarie-Hastings Council Election Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Hartcher, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 16 May 2008—Ms Judge).
2. Protected Disclosures Amendment (Supporting Whistleblowers) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr O'Farrell, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (notice 10 April 2008; introduced 6 June 2008—Ms Hornery).
†3 Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Liability of Volunteers) Bill; resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Humphries, “That this bill be now agreed to in principle” (introduced 24 October 2008—Dr McDonald).
† Bills forwarded from the Legislative Council
NOTICES OF MOTIONS (General Notices)—
That this House:
1. Notes the Minister for Water Utilities has replaced the gravity sewerage connection at the Mount Kuring-gai Industrial Estate with a pressurised system.
2. Condemns the Government for cost shifting to the business owners by expecting them to pay for their own storage tank and grinder pumping equipment as well as ongoing electricity costs.
3. Calls on the Minister for Water Utilities to immediately change the sewerage connection back to a gravity system to alleviate costs for businesses as well as environmental damage.
(Notice given 7 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes the Mental Health Intensive Care Unit (MHICU) at Hornsby Hospital stands empty months after its completion.
2. Notes the recent removal of the sign outside the facility that stated the MHICU was completed in March 2007.
3. Condemns the Government for failing to address staffing issues that continue to keep the unit closed.
(Notice given 8 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the State Government and the Minister for Health on the announcement that Shoalhaven Hospital will receive $200,000 in funding for specialised equipment to be used in the treatment of severe obesity.
2. Notes the funding is part of the $1.9M commitment by the Government to preventative health care in NSW rural hospitals.
3. Condemns the Federal Government for overseeing a reduction in Federal health funding throughout eleven years of Government.
4. Recognises the additional burden placed on NSW health services as a result of the Federal Government’s failure to maintain investment in this essential service.
(Notice given 8 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes and congratulates the ‘Tag-a-Tagger’ graffiti project recently commenced by the Hornsby Chamber of Commerce.
2. Congratulates Graham Simpson of the Telstra Shop in Hornsby for his donation of a mobile phone to assist with logging tags and reducing graffiti.
3. Urges the Government to do more to assist the management of graffiti.
(Notice given 8 November 2007)
5. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
1. Condemns the Minister for Community Services for failing to protect all children notified to the Department.
2. Notes that there were 114 deaths in 2006 of children who had been notified to the Department as being at risk of abuse, neglect or due to other suspicious circumstances.
(Notice given 8 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Government for delivering on its pre-election promise of providing a $100,000 mobile police station to the Brisbane Water Local Area Command.
2. Notes that the mobile station will be a base for police targeting crime and anti-social behaviour in areas such as parks and local shopping centres.
3. Commends the Government’s commitment to driving down crime and providing local police with state of the art equipment.
4. Applauds the outstanding efforts by the Police Force in reducing crime and combating anti-social behaviour.
(Notice given 13 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes that 8 November 2007 marks the second anniversary of the death of Vanessa Anderson.
2. Notes that the many concerns raised by the Anderson family in relation to aspects of the NSW health system have not been addressed.
3. Extends sincere condolences to Warren, Michelle, Nathan and Amanda Anderson on the loss of a much loved daughter and sister.
(Notice given 13 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Government on the establishment of 20 Regional Communication Resource Libraries.
2. Notes that two of these libraries are being established in the Newcastle area, which will provide regional staff with easy access to materials and resources, allowing them to design and make aids that will improve communication for people with a disability.
3. Congratulates the hard working front line staff who deliver disability services to people with a disability, their families and carers.
(Notice given 13 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes Remembrance Day on Sunday 11 November 2007, marked 89 years since the cessation of hostilities in 1918 at the conclusion of World War I.
2. Congratulates the Hornsby RSL, including Rod White, Colin Bourke, Gary Spencer and the active members of the Hornsby sub-branch, on a significant ceremony conducted around the Hornsby Cenotaph.
3. Further congratulates the Barker College Cadets on their performance as the catafalque party.
(Notice given 13 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Government and Minister for Ageing and Disability Services for the very important “Ageing 2030-Creating the Future” initiative.
2. Acknowledges the success and value of the Ageing 2030 Roundtable held during October and community consultations held throughout New South Wales.
3. Commends the Government for its commitment to addressing the significant challenges of catering for an increasing aged demographic.
(Notice given 13 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes the need for a new or refurbished Children’s Ward at Bowral Hospital.
2. Notes the remarkable fundraising efforts of the local community in raising money for this refurbishment.
3. Condemns the Government for its failure to commit to this project, despite wide-spread recognition in the Department of Health that such a refurbishment is necessary and continuing assurances to the local community that the project’s commencement is assured in this next financial year.
(Notice given 13 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes that the Premier will be in China during the lead up to next week’s Federal election.
2. Notes the reluctance of Kevin Rudd and his team to been seen or associated with anyone in the State Government.
(Notice given 14 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes the sale of the current residence of Chris Cameron and Deborah Patterson in the electorate of Drummoyne, requiring they move out on the 26 December 2007.
2. Notes Chris is a quadriplegic and requires his next residence to be fitted out to accommodate his needs.
3. Notes the Department of Housing has not offered transitional accommodation for Chris and Deborah whilst their proposed new home is having works performed.
4. Condemns the Member for Drummoyne for failing to assist Chris and Deborah so that Chris does not have to be readmitted into hospital because there is no interim accommodation.
5. Urges the Department of Housing to offer temporary accommodation to Chris and Deborah whilst they wait the six months until the new Department house is upgraded to meet Chris’ needs.
(Notice given 14 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Condemns the Federal Government for ignoring the Princes Highway south of Wollongong in its $3B road spending s announcement on 4 November 2007.
2. Recognises the call by the South Coast group of Councils, NRMA and the State Government for increased Federal Government funding for the Princes Highway.
3. Congratulates the State Government on its $586M investment on the Princes Highway.
(Notice given 14 November 2007)
15. Mr O'FARRELL to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the community concern about the Government’s Criminal Infringement Notice (CIN) system which permits infringement notices to be issued for crimes like fraud, stealing from shops and breaking into cars.
2. Notes the Government’s decision to treat those who commit crimes in the same way as those who commit parking infringements are treated.
3. Notes a petition from 1,158 citizens who joined the Daily Telegraph’s campaign protesting the CIN system.
4. Urges the Government to scrap the CIN system.
(Notice given 14 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Condemns the Minister for Police for his outburst directed at an off-duty Police Officer on Friday 9 November 2007.
2. Recognises the outstanding work of Lower Hunter police carrying out their duties with diminished resources and manpower.
3. Demands an apology from the Minister.
4. Calls on the Government to:
a. Initiate proceedings under the Summary Offences Act against the Minister.
b. Work with the NSW Police Association to investigate claims that the Minister has made inappropriate comments to Police Association members in the past.
(Notice given 14 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes the 25 years of work of Grief Support Inc. that has assisted many people who have suffered loss.
2. Congratulates local Hornsby electorate resident Marge Maloney on her years of solid work with Grief Support.
3. Encourages the Government to provide financial support for this wonderful community service.
(Notice given 14 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes the K-Mart Christmas tree 2007 was launched at 10am 14 November 2007 in Hornsby Westfield.
2. Congratulates the Manager and his staff of Hornsby K-mart for contributing to the community for over 20 years through the K-Mart Christmas tree and the gifts collected.
(Notice given 15 November 2007)
19. Mr CONSTANCE to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the meeting held in Cooma on Monday 12 November attended by 150 people opposed to the Government’s proposed changes to driver’s licence requirements for elderly drivers.
2. Notes the absence of the Member for Monaro at this widely publicised public forum.
3. Notes the media comments of the local Member in which he stated that the meeting was scaremongering.
4. Calls on the Member to apologise for his statement and the proposals, particularly the 10km radius restriction.
5. Congratulates the Federal Member for Eden Monaro for doing the job of the Member for Monaro by initiating this meeting.
(Notice given 15 November 2007)
20. Mr RICHARDSON to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the passing of distinguished author Eric Rolls.
2. Notes that he owned a farm next to the Pilliga scrub in northwestern NSW for 45 years.
3. Notes his contention in his book “A Million Wild Acres” that the Pilliga scrub is largely the product of the abolition of Aboriginal fire management techniques.
4. Notes the description of Eric Rolls in the Sydney Morning Herald’s obituary published on November 7, 2007 as an “ardent environmentalist” with “strong. Original opinions” who “deserves to be remembered for the originality of his scholarship, the quality of his writing, and the vigor of his living”.
5. Calls on the Government to take into account the enormous wealth of knowledge Eric Rolls distilled into his books when managing the new Community Conservation Areas created in the Pilliga.
(Notice given 15 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes the tireless work of Soroptimist International (SI) across the world, as well the Hornsby group that does an outstanding job locally.
2. Notes with sadness the untimely death of Helena Kalmi, president of SI Hyvinkaa, Finland and Headmaster at the Jokela High School, where a recent massacre occurred within the school premises.
(Notice given 15 November 2007)
22. Ms BEREJIKLIAN to move—
That this House condemns the Government for gagging debate on legislation calling for filtration of the Lane Cove Tunnel and the abolition of Pensioner Booking Tax on CountryLink services during General Business on 15 November 2007.
(Notice given 15 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes the Bancell Foundation which was established after the tragic death of Reece Bancell in a motorcycle accident a number of years ago.
2. Congratulates Jill and David Bancell on the tireless work they have put into the foundation to:
a. remember their talented motorcyclist son, and
b. raise for funds for other racing motorcyclists to progress their careers and maintain safety.
3. Acknowledges the $38,000 raised at the Reece Bancell memorial dinner on 10 November 2007.
(Notice given 15 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes International White Ribbon Day was held on 25 November 2007 to highlight the elimination of domestic violence against women.
2. Congratulates the work of the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Domestic Violence Network.
3. Congratulates the tireless application of Hornsby Soroptimists in their fight against domestic violence.
(Notice given 27 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes that the Minister for Roads has failed to answer correspondence in relation to the Termeil Creek Bridge project conveyed to him in January and September 2007.
2. Calls on the Minister for Roads to address the concerns of the local residents in the area regarding the Termeil Creek Bridge project and to answer his correspondence in a more timely manner.
(Notice given 27 November 2007)
That this House congratulates Matthew Ryan and Michael Kirkwood-Smith on being awarded medallions of excellence for web design and IT software applications respectively at the International Worldskills Competition held in Japan between 14 to 21 November 2007.
(Notice given 27 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes the recommendations from the Post-Armistice Korean Service Review in relation to the service of war veterans in Korea during the period from 28 July 1953 to 19 April 1956.
2. Calls on the Prime Minister elect to urgently implement all recommendations from the Post-Armistice Korean Service Review as promised by him in correspondence on 4 April 2007, and in the 2007 policy document entitled “Labor’s Plan for Veteran Affairs”.
(Notice given 27 November 2007)
That this House condemns the Minister for Planning and the Government for it’s failure to support the Rocks Market.
(Notice given 28 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes the inadequate information technology existing in hospitals in the Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service (NSCCAHS), including Hornsby Hospital.
2. Notes the difficulty hospitals have in sharing and transferring test results between each facility.
3. Condemns the Government for failing to install technology, which is readily available, to improve care for NSCCAHS patients.
(Notice given 28 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes that the Government intends lifting the moratorium on genetically modified (GM) canola.
2. Notes that America has lost its $300M maize export market to GM contamination and Canada has lost its canola export market.
3. Notes that Australian canola is currently returning $63 per ton more than Canadian canola because of it GM free status.
4. Calls on the Minister for Primary Industries to reconsider this disastrous decision.
(Notice given 28 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the superb win of the Australian Netball Team at the World Championships held in New Zealand in November 2007.
2. Congratulates Liz Ellis and wishes her every success for the future.
(Notice given 28 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes that following the Government’s decision to lift the moratorium on genetically modified (GM) canola, Australia’s largest lamb exporter Tatiara Meats has expressed concern the decision will significantly damage its business.
2. Notes that Australia’s largest producer of natural foods has stated their customers do not want GM products in the food chain.
3. Notes that Goodman Fielder and Coles Myer have both indicated that they do not want GM products following consultation with their customers.
4. Calls on the Minister for Primary Industries to reconsider the Government’s decision to jeopardise Australia’s food industry.
(Notice given 28 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes the essential need to support libraries in our local communities.
2. Expresses concern about the reduction in funding to libraries including Hornsby Shire Library.
3. Calls on the Government to immediately increase funding to the Hornsby Shire Library.
(Notice given 28 November 2007)
That this House calls on the Government to ensure that all existing ovals in the Ku-ring-gai Council area are maintained as recreational facilities, including for sporting activity.
(Notice given 28 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes that Japan, China and the European Union are moving to remove genetically engineered components from consumer products.
2. Notes that a genetically modified (GM) food supplement killed 100 people in America and caused thousands to become ill.
3. Notes that tests show GM products are more dangerous to children than non-GM products, and pregnant mothers may endanger their unborn child by consuming GM products.
4. Calls on the Minister for Primary Industries to reconsider the Government’s decision to end the moratorium.
(Notice given 28 November 2007)
37. Mr J.D. WILLIAMS to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the administrative disarray that the Isolated Patients Travel Assistance and Accommodation Scheme (IPTAAS) entails.
2. Notes that applicants for IPTAAS funding are being denied equitable reimbursements because of the inflexibility of the guidelines.
3. Calls on the Government to undertake an urgent review of the scheme to ensure that applicants are being treated respectfully and are receiving fair and equitable access to funding
(Notice given 29 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes the electors’ resounding rejection of the WorkChoices amendments to the Australian industrial relations legislation at the 24 November 2007 Federal Election.
2. Recognises that trade unions are an integral part of Australian and New South Wales society.
3. Congratulates the union movement on its longstanding, responsible and proud history of the union movement in protecting workers’ rights.
(Notice given 29 November 2007)
39. Mr J.D. WILLIAMS to move—
That this House notes that on-duty police officers in the Murray-Darling electorate are continually taken away from their policing roles to carry out prisoner escort duty.
(Notice given 29 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes the Government’s answer to Question 1159, published on 29 November 2007, states there are 19 hospital beds in Neringah Hospital.
2. Condemns the answer because 9 beds were removed some months ago.
3. Calls on the Minister for Health to maintain at least 10 beds in the Hornsby area for palliative care.
(Notice given 29 November 2007)
41. Mr J.D. WILLIAMS to move—
That this House notes the removal of 16 teacher places in Balranald.
(Notice given 29 November 2007)
42. Ms BEREJIKLIAN to move—
That this House notes that complaints in relation to Sydney Ferries have increased to over 1800, a jump of more than 45% on the previous year, and more than double the Government’s target of 800.
(Notice given 29 November 2007)
43. Mr J.D. WILLIAMS to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the lack of space in the renal dialysis unit at the Broken Hill Base Hospital.
2. Notes the problems that the oncology unit at the Broken Hill Base Hospital faces arise because of the hospital’s mixed functions.
(Notice given 29 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes the Hornsby Platform 5 (Clearways) Project is now delayed, with the answer to Question 1160 indicating that 2008 would be the year of completion and not 2007.
2. Notes that the budget for this project has increased dramatically from $60 million to $98 million and is now $107 million.
3. Condemns the Government for the time blow-out as well as the budget blow-out.
(Notice given 29 November 2007)
That this House condemns the Government for failing to adequately fund public libraries in New South Wales.
(Notice given 29 November 2007)
46. Mr J.D. WILLIAMS to move—
That this House notes that the Greater Southern Area Health Service has opposed financial support offered by the community of Deniliquin for a renal dialysis chair at the Deniliquin Hospital
(Notice given 29 November 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes International Day of People with a Disability held 3 December 2007 and the Awareness Expo held in Florence Street Mall, Hornsby.
2. Congratulates Councillor Nan Horne and the Hornsby Shire Access Group.
3. Congratulates Cheryl Scott and her tireless work to improve services and recreational opportunities for people with a disability.
(Notice given 4 December 2007)
That this House condemns the Minister for Health for her lack of support for paramedics and their families and for failing to deal with bullying and harassment in the NSW Ambulance Service.
(Notice given 5 December 2007)
That this House:
1. Congratulates Mercy Community Care of Catholic Health Care Limited on its effective work in the local community.
2. Acknowledges the hard work of Kerry Lovell the new Manager, Volunteer and Corporate Partnerships for her tireless efforts in relation to improving volunteer numbers and providing much-needed services to many elderly and disabled people.
(Notice given 5 December 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes that based on advice that the upgraded highway would be elsewhere, the Minister for Roads has approved a change to the route for the Pacific Highway near Warrell Creek despite a number of families moving to the area.
2. Notes that these families are distressed due to this late change of route and its impact on their properties and quality of life.
3. Notes that families have been left in limbo without compensation until the eventual construction of the upgraded highway.
4. Calls on the Minister for Roads to respond to representations dated 3 October 2007, consider the impacts of his decision upon these constituents’ lives and give them justice.
(Notice given 6 December 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes that as of 6 December 2007, 11 days have elapsed since an interview was requested by the Daily Advertiser with the Minister for Health.
2. Calls on the Minister for Health to respond to requests from the Daily Advertiser to answer important questions in relation to the provision of health services in the Greater Southern Area Health Service.
(Notice given 6 December 2007)
52. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that Friday 7 December 2007 is NSW Stop Domestic Violence Day.
2. Calls on the Government to incorporate NSW Stop Domestic Violence Day into the White Ribbon Day calendar.
(Notice given 6 December 2007)
That this House congratulates the Government on the success of the State Plan as a tool for spelling out to the people of New South Wales major Government policies and programmes, and for having a transparent monitoring process.
(Notice given 6 December 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes the inconsistent and dysfunctional product safety laws across Australia.
2. Calls on the Government to support a single regulator approach to product safety.
(Notice given 6 December 2007)
That this House condemns the Government for its failure to filter the Lane Cove Tunnel and for gagging the debate on the issue.
(Notice given 6 December 2007)
That this House:
1. Condemns the Government and the Minister for Community Services for failing to pay $11,977.51 owed to a Tweed Heads day care centre caring for two wards of the State.
2. Condemns the Minister for Community Services and the Department of Community Services for failing to investigate serious allegations of child sexual assault and for failing to provide sexual assault counselling to alleged victims.
3. Condemns the Minister for Community Services and the Department of Community Services for neglecting the plight of a young Tweed Heads family, despite issues concerning them being brought to the attention of the Minister and the Department.
(Notice given 6 December 2007)
That this House congratulates Lee Milner on her special Community Access Award 2007 at the Hornsby International Day of People with a Disability, which recognises her work with disabled people including the Hornsby Rockets ten-pin bowling team.
(Notice given 6 December 2007)
58. Mr R.W. TURNER to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that Gulgong High School was again invaded on 5 December 2007 by intruders, resulting in a section of the roof being removed, equipment valued at over $100,000 stolen and water damage to newly installed carpet.
2. Calls on the Minister for Education to urgently install security fencing to help reduce the far too regular destruction of taxpayer owned property.
(Notice given 6 December 2007)
That this House wishes all Members of Parliament, their families and the staff of the Parliament and their families a healthy, happy and safe Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
(Notice given 6 December 2007)
60. Ms BEREJIKLIAN to move—
That this House notes the failure of the Minister for Transport to deal with the human resources crisis within RailCorp.
(Notice given 6 December 2007)
61. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
1. Condemns the Government for eliminating the compulsory screening for optical and dental concerns for all preschool age children in this State.
2. Calls on the Government to reintroduce compulsory screening for all 4 year olds in New South Wales as a matter of priority.
3. Notes that since Labor has been in power in New South Wales an entire generation of children has both optically and dentally been neglected by this Government.
(Notice given 6 December 2007)
That this House supports the Productivity Commission undertaking an independent review of the GST agreement and removing the agreement’s economic distortions.
(Notice given 6 December 2007)
That this House:
1. Notes the sad loss of Maurice Wilton Smith OAM on 19 February 2008.
2. Notes that for 92 years Maurice Smith worked tirelessly for his family and for his local community in the Auburn and Hornsby areas.
3. Acknowledges the tremendous contribution of this man who always looked on life in a positive fashion and for whom nothing was too much trouble.
(Notice given 26 February 2008)
64. Mrs PALUZZANO to move—
That this House:
1. Recognises the vital importance local sporting organisations play in our communities.
2. Congratulates the Government and the Minister for Sport and Recreation for providing more than $4M throughout New South Wales in Capital Assistance Grants.
3. Commends the Government for providing $27,250 to the Penrith Waratahs Junior Rugby League Club and $13,898 to the Sydney International Hockey Centre.
(Notice given 26 February 2008)
That this House:
1. Expresses its profound sadness at the death of Ulladulla resident Ashley Cooper following injuries sustained during the Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series which was held in Adelaide on the weekend of 23 and 24 February 2008.
2. Conveys our sincere condolences to Ashley’s parents, Allan and Marie, his two sisters Rebecca and Rachel and his wife Casey and children.
3. Conveys our sympathy for the loss of Ashley to the communities of Ulladulla and Shoalhaven.
(Notice given 26 February 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that the Development Application for the new Wyong Police Centre has been submitted to Wyong Shire Council.
2. Notes that the new $15M facility will house General Duties Police, Crime Management Unit, Detectives, and Highway Patrol delivering state of the art facilities to our hardworking men and women of the Tuggerah Lakes Police Command.
3. Notes that the new Police Centre will bring economic benefits to the Wyong township.
4. Congratulates the Government on its commitment to delivering better policing services to Wyong and the Central Coast.
(Notice given 26 February 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the Hornsby Hospital Mental Health Intensive Care Unit (MHICU) has been vacant since its completion eleven months ago.
2. Notes the Government has not delivered on its promise to people with a mental illness to increase bed numbers to enable those who require hospitalisation to be treated in an appropriate facility.
3. Condemns the Government for its betrayal of those with a mental illness, their friends and families when the Hornsby MHICU was unstaffed and full of faults and so unable to meet their needs.
4. Condemns the Government for its proposal to now open only two beds in the facility for intensive care patients when the unit, initially planned for fifteen beds, but was built with twelve beds.
(Notice given 26 February 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Newcastle Jets on their victory over the Central Coast Mariners in the 2008 A-League Grand Final.
2. Commends the State Government’s commitment to provide $30M for the redevelopment of EnergyAustralia Stadium.
3. Calls on the Federal Government to match the State Government’s commitment and contribute the additional $30M required to bring the stadium up to international standards.
4. Notes the completed EnergyAustralia Stadium will bolster the bid for Australia to host the 2018 World Cup and ensure the people of the Hunter region benefit from Australia hosting the biggest sporting event in the world after the Olympics.
(Notice given 26 February 2008)
That this House notes the pressing need for capital works to address building inadequacies at Killara High School.
(Notice given 26 February 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the work of the Department of State and Regional Development in attracting new business and jobs to the Wyong electorate.
2. Notes the Government’s commitment to improving employment and training opportunities on the Central Coast.
3. Congratulates the Government on securing the $100M Pacific Beverages/SABMiller boutique premium brewery development including tourist facilities and associated jobs for the Wyong area.
(Notice given 26 February 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that the Northern Beaches Local Area Command at Dee Why has appalling maintenance needs.
2. Notes that recently the air conditioning failed again and temporary heat extractors had to be used to keep the station temperatures down.
3. Calls on the Government to build a new Northern Beaches Local Area Command headquarters.
(Notice given 26 February 2008)
That this House:
1. Commends the Government for the recent Floodplain Management Program Grants.
2. Notes that Burwood and Strathfield Councils will share in the grants for floodplain management planning and on-ground works.
3. Notes that Burwood Council received $10,000 for a flood risk management study.
4. Notes that Strathfield Council received a total of $40,000 of which $20,000 has been put towards the Cooks River and Cox Creek flood risk management study and $20,000 for the Hudson Park Golf Club Detention Basin.
(Notice given 26 February 2008)
That this House supports a substantial increase in the availability of park and ride facilities at rail stations and public transport hubs.
(Notice given 27 February 2008)
74. Mrs PALUZZANO to move—
That this House:
1. Recognises the Government’s commitment to improving health outcomes for people with a mental illness.
2. Congratulates the Government for construction of the new $2.1M Psychiatric Emergency Care Unit at Nepean Hospital.
(Notice given 27 February 2008)
75. Mr O'FARRELL to move—
That this House condemns the Premier for presiding over a planning system that creates conditions conductive to corruption.
(Notice given 27 February 2008)
That this House condemns the Minister for Health for failing to act on concerns raised in Parliament in 2007 about allegations that a doctor who was employed by the Southern Area Health Service in 2002 performed unnecessary procedures, caused serious, life-threatening injuries and made inappropriate sexual remarks during examination, after the Medical Board’s Professional Standards Committee ordered that he cease practicing obstetrics and undergo psychiatric treatment in 1997.
(Notice given 28 February 2008)
That this House:
1. Condemns the Government for its hypocrisy in sacking the multiple award wining Port Macquarie-Hastings Council over its handling of the Glasshouse project, given the many crises in health, transport, community services, and propriety of public officials caused by State Government incompetence.
2. Notes that the Government intends to deny the ratepayers of the Port Macquarie-Hastings area access to a democratically elected councillor or vote for a new council for four and a half years.
3. Condemns the Member for Port Macquarie for his direct personal involvement in facilitating the Council sacking.
4. Calls on the Government to afford ratepayers their democratic right by proceeding with the scheduled elections in September 2008.
(Notice given 28 February 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the inadequate parking adjacent to the Hornsby Railway Station despite the station upgrade under the Clearways plan.
2. Notes the claim that, in the face of the need for many more car spaces, there will be 70 extra car spaces when the project is completed.
3. Notes that this claim is a gross misrepresentation because it fails to take into account the concurrent loss of car spaces in High Street, Hornsby.
4. Condemns the Government for ignoring the needs of commuters coming to Hornsby Railway Station and not building a multistorey car park when Hornsby is a major transport hub.
(Notice given 4 March 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the announcement by the Minister for Ageing and Disability Services of an innovative new 100 bed aged care facility for people with a disability at Hamlyn Terrace.
2. Notes the Government’s commitment to providing $1.3B over the first five years of “Stronger Together”, the Government’s 10 year plan to improve services for people with a disability, their families and carers in New South Wales.
3. Congratulates the Government for its commitment to improving services and infrastructure for the people of the Central Coast.
(Notice given 4 March 2008)
80. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House calls on the Government to establish a Royal Commission into the Department of Community Services with a particular focus on child protection.
(Notice given 5 March 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that Lake Macquarie Local Area Command police stations in Toronto and Boolaroo are in a state of disrepair and inadequate for the purpose of modern policing.
2. Calls on the Minister to upgrade these dilapidated facilities immediately.
3. Calls on the Minister to provide a plan for an upgraded Local Area Command Headquarters within six months.
(Notice given 5 March 2008)
82. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House notes that despite the Auditor General calling for an urgent upgrade of the Department of Community Services help-line in his June 2005 report, tenders were not called for this upgrade until the end of January 2008.
(Notice given 5 March 2008)
That this House calls upon the Government to increase the funding to the Sydney Cochlear Implant Centre to cover the current shortfall of funds to provide hearing for those who cannot afford it.
(Notice given 5 March 2008)
84. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House congratulates the many organisers of local festivals in the Burrinjuck electorate for their hard work and commitment to the betterment of the local communities.
(Notice given 5 March 2008)
That this House condemns the Government for failing to:
1. Ensure the Health Care Complaints Commission investigated complaints about Dr Graeme Reeves;
2. Investigate why he was employed at Bega and Pambula Hospitals when there was an order that he not practice obstetrics;
3. Ensure his contract was not terminated immediately the restrictions were discovered; and
4. Protect the dozens of women whom Dr Reeves subsequently treated.
(Notice given 5 March 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Mount Colah Neighbourhood Watch Group on its consistent organisation of local residents to participate in Clean Up Australia Day.
2. Notes the tireless efforts of Ian Clarke, Eleanor Seymour and Mick Gallagher in putting in place the program for the clean up on 2 March 2008.
(Notice given 6 March 2008)
That this House:
1. Condemns the Minister for Transport for failing to ensure adequate Transit Officers on the South Coast rail line resulting in the alleged rape of a forty year old women travelling in the 6.30am train from Wollongong to Unanderra.
2. Condemns the Minister for Transport for allegedly failing to ensure that there were any Transit Officers on the South Coast line either last weekend or this weekend.
3. Notes that the communities of the South Coast and Illawarra have lost confidence in the Government’s ability to provide safe, clean and reliable rail services to the people of New South Wales.
(Notice given 1 April 2008)
88. Mrs PALUZZANO to move—
That this House:
1. Encourages Members on both sides of the House to support Great Australian Bite Month to increase awareness of diabetes in our community.
2. Congratulates the Government for its commitment to improving diabetes services for families in Western Sydney with the appointment of a new Paediatric Endocrinologist at Nepean Hospital.
3. Congratulates and thanks all the staff at the diabetes unit at Nepean Hospital.
(Notice given 1 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the continuing public opinion, including over one thousand petition signatures, that Hornsby urgently needs a centre where local residents can attend to undergo haemodialysis.
2. Expresses concern that Hornsby area residents are expected to travel to Concord or Royal Prince Alfred Hospitals to undergo haemodialysis spending extremely long hours away from their families.
3. Acknowledges the outcry in the Hornsby electorate for the establishment of a public haemodialysis centre in the Hornsby area.
4. Urges the Government to immediately allocate funding to establish such a centre to alleviate the suffering of people who require regular haemodialysis.
(Notice given 1 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Premier on the $6M package for the expansion of early intervention services for children with autism, including an autism-specific child-care centre in Western Sydney.
2. Notes that the number of children diagnosed with autism in NSW is on the rise.
3. Notes that the earlier intervention in a child’s life is provided, the bigger the difference that intervention can make to help children with autism reach their full potential.
4. Acknowledges that the $6M package addresses these issues and will provide a welcomed boost to early intervention services.
(Notice given 1 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Calls on the Minister for Transport to investigate deficiencies in the CountryLink timetables in the electorate of Wagga Wagga, particularly the CountryLink service providing transport to and from Batlow and Tumut.
2. Notes the current timetable is not meeting the community’s needs and that the community seeks to have the current service terminate at Wagga Wagga.
(Notice given 1 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Government on its record investment in health infrastructure in regional New South Wales.
2. Recognises the Government’s investments in hospitals in Bathurst, Lithgow, Blayney and Rylstone.
3. Recognises the outstanding contribution health professionals in the public health system make to quality of life for people in regional New South Wales.
(Notice given 1 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the sacking of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council as recommended by the Government.
2. Notes that the reason given is an alleged over-expenditure in relation to the construction of an event centre called the Glasshouse.
3. Notes that Hornsby Shire Council expended more than $23M of rate-payers’ money on the forced acquisition of a disused quarry.
4. Calls on the Government to explain why it ignored numerous and persistent requests to have a public inquiry into the acquisition of Hornsby Quarry.
(Notice given 1 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the statements by the Hon. Melinda Pavey, MLC on Cooma Hospital, claiming that emergency services were not available and referring to the case of a child requiring an appendectomy.
2. Notes that the statements prompted a letter a newspaper from the child’s mother repudiating the Opposition’s claims, thanking Cooma Hospital staff and decrying the politicisation of the case.
3. Calls on the Opposition to apologise to the staff at Cooma Hospital for insulting them, their hard work and commitment.
(Notice given 1 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that continuing uncertainty exists around poker machine entitlements due to Government legislation.
2. Calls on the Minister for Gaming and Racing to clarify his announcement of 7 December, 2007 concerning temporary freeze conditions.
(Notice given 1 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that protestors from the Wollongong Against Corruption Group were not permitted to enter Question Time on Tuesday 1 April 2008.
2. Notes that a policy exists that disallows protestors into Question Time following a protest outside Parliament but it has not always been enforced in the past.
3. Calls on the Speaker to clarify the existing policy and indicate possible policy changes to ensure that the confusion which occurred on Tuesday 1 April 2008 is not repeated in future.
(Notice given 2 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that Earth Hour 2008 occurred on Saturday 29 March 2008, with over 40 countries participating.
2. Notes that the Government has led the way in tackling greenhouse gas emissions including developing the world’s first mandatory emissions trading scheme, the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Scheme, and setting Australia’s first emission reduction target of 60% by 2050.
3. Congratulates the Government for its sponsorship of Earth Hour.
4. Congratulates New South Wales residents who participated in Earth Hour.
(Notice given 2 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Condemns the Government for its plans to abolish 18 regional domestic violence prevention positions and replace them with 9 project officers located in New South Wales police.
2. Notes that this cost cutting will result in the doubling and tripling in size of the areas in regional and rural New South Wales being supplied by these position.
3. Notes that accessibility to support services for women suffering domestic violence will suffer as a result of this policy.
4. Calls on the Government to stop the abolition of these crucial regional violence prevention specialist positions.
(Notice given 2 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the people of New South Wales on their safe driving over the 2008 Easter long weekend, which saw no increase in the road death toll during the period from midnight Thursday 20 March 2008 to midnight Tuesday 25 March 2008.
2. Recognises the work of the Minister for Roads and the Minister for Police as well as the New South Wales Police Force and the Roads and Traffic Authority to minimise the injuries and fatalities caused by of road accidents in New South Wales.
(Notice given 2 April 2008)
That this House congratulates the winners of the 2008 Harmony Day Poster competition, who were recently presented with certificates and prizes at New South Wales Parliament House, including the senior section winner, Ms Ashneet Kaur Sethi from St Ives High School.
(Notice given 2 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Condemns the Premier’s policy announcement on truancy as nothing more than a diversion to detract attention from his Government’s political scandals.
2. Calls on the Premier to put his political rivalry with his Education Minister to one side and put forward policy that will help, not harm, children who fail to attend school.
(Notice given 2 April 2008)
102. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the limited funding provided to councils for management and maintenance of their roads.
2. Notes the new F3 ‘Crossover’ policy.
3. Calls on the Government to retain management of the Pacific Highway in the Hornsby Shire Council area.
(Notice given 3 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes with concern a riot, which occurred at South West Rocks on Saturday 5 April 2008, involving youths and resulting in break-ins and damage to vehicles and premises.
2. Commends local police for their efforts in dealing with the riot despite their limited numbers.
3. Calls on the Government to station more police officers and provide more night police patrols at South West Rocks.
(Notice given 8 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that more than 60 Government agencies, charities, community groups and volunteer organisations took part in the response and clean up of the 2007 June long weekend storm which battered the Central Coast and Hunter Regions.
2. Notes that 15,261 people helped in the disaster recovery operation.
3. Congratulates the Government for recognising the service of these individuals and groups through creating a State Medal.
4. Commends the Government for demonstrating continued commitment to volunteers in the community.
(Notice given 8 April 2008)
105. Mrs HANCOCK to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the significant increase in the Warragamba Dam levels and the intention of the Government to construct a desalination plant in Southern Sydney intended to secure Sydney’s water supplies into the future.
2. Calls on the Government to dispense with its plans to increase extraction of water from the Shoalhaven River as this would now appear to be an unnecessary and environmentally damaging option.
(Notice given 8 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the St George District Cricket Club under the leadership of Captain Graeme Rummans on winning the Sydney 1 st grade cricket competition for the 2007-08 season, and notes that this is the 14 th occasion they have won the competition.
2. Recognises the contribution of Club Coach Gary Crowfoot and the coaching team, team scorer and manager Phil Stelzer, the club administration and volunteers under the leadership of Club CEO Jon Jobson.
3. Congratulates Moises Henriques on being awarded the Benaud Medal as the player of the match having scored 113 runs and taken 3 wickets.
4. Notes the strong support provided by club supporters, including patrons Warren Saunders and Brian Booth, sponsors, and the support of three St George councils, Hurstville, Kogarah and Rockdale.
(Notice given 8 April 2008)
107. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the need for hospice beds to enable appropriate care of people who are dying.
2. Notes the fight by the local community and ‘Friends of Neringah’ to keep hospice beds open in the Hornsby Kuring-gai community.
3. Congratulates all concerned for winning the fight to keep the hospice beds in the face of Government plans to close these essential beds.
(Notice given 8 April 2008)
108. Ms BEREJIKLIAN to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the concerns expressed by parents at Chatswood Primary School about the worsening condition of the toilets at the school.
2. Calls on the Government to upgrade the toilet facilities at the school as an absolute priority.
(Notice given 8 April 2008)
109. Dr McDONALD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that domestic violence can have lifelong effects on families.
2. Notes the important role of prevention programs in schools, such as Women Educating Each Other, Women in Safe Equal Relationships (WEEOWISER), in equipping young women to reject abusive relationships.
3. Commends the Government for its $100,000 funding package for the 2007-08 financial year.
4. Condemns the Opposition for its failure to commit to fund such domestic violence projects as part of their policy platform.
(Notice given 8 April 2008)
110. Mrs HANCOCK to move—
That this House:
1. Calls on the Minister for Transport to expedite the provision of the Pensioner Excursion Ticket Scheme in the Kiama and South Coast electorates.
2. Notes the discriminatory nature of the Pensioner Excursion Ticket scheme as it applies in New South Wales resulting in unfair treatment of pensioners living in regional and rural areas.
3. Condemns the Minister for Transport for failing to introduce a fair and equitable Pensioner Excursion Ticket Scheme, resulting in financial hardship for thousands of pensioners in New South Wales.
(Notice given 8 April 2008)
111. Dr McDONALD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that on 3 April 2008 the Premier relaunched the new Casula Powerhouse.
2. Notes the important role the Government has played in funding the arts in Western Sydney.
3. Commends the Government for its $7.44M contribution to the refurbishment.
4. Condemns the Opposition for its failure to support the arts in Western Sydney.
(Notice given 8 April 2008)
112. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the distress suffered by relatives of the newly deceased.
2. Notes that Lynette Drabsch has been waiting for five weeks for a death certificate for her father Maurice Smith.
3. Notes that computer printer failures have been blamed for this long delay.
4. Calls on the Government to assist the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages to solve this serious matter.
(Notice given 8 April 2008)
113. Dr McDONALD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that 3 April 2008 marked the commencement of the 2008 Sydney Red Shield Appeal.
2. Notes the important role the Red Shield Appeal has played in supporting families in crises since it first began in 1965.
3. Commends the Government for its $200,000 donation to the Red Shield Appeal.
4. Condemns the former Coalition Federal Government for failing to address consecutive interest rate rises and higher petrol prices, both of which have greatly contributed to the increased pressure experienced by New South Wales families.
(Notice given 8 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Condemns the Government for failing to provide much needed maintenance and capital works for schools in Wakehurst.
2. Notes that some Wakehurst schools have hundreds of thousands of dollars of outstanding maintenance.
3. Calls on the Government to treat Wakehurst schools and children with fairness and equity.
(Notice given 8 April 2008)
115. Ms BEREJIKLIAN to move—
That this House:
1. Notes ongoing community concern about the diminution of community health services, especially mental health services within the Hercules Street precinct.
2. Notes the Government’s public attempts to cover up this loss of services.
3. Calls on the Government to reinstate the services that have been taken away at that site since 2004 and to ensure that no future services will be lost.
(Notice given 8 April 2008)
116. Mr HARTCHER to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that 2007-08 marks the 75th anniversary of the Great Ukrainian Famine – the Holodomor of 1932-1933, caused by deliberate actions of the Stalin Communist regime of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
2. Recalls that an estimated 7 million Ukrainians in the constituent Ukrainian Soviet Republic starved to death as a result of that regime’s policies in 1932-1993 alone, and that millions more lost their lives in the purges which ensued for the rest of the decade.
3. Notes that this constitutes one of the most heinous politically inspired genocides in history and that this Ukraine famine was one of the greatest losses of human life in any one country in the 20 th century and moreover remains insufficiently known and acknowledged by the world community and the United Nations as an act of genocide against the Ukrainian nation and her people as has been recognised by the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament of Ukraine).
4. Honours the memories of those that lost their lives.
5. Joins the Ukrainian people throughout the world and particularly people of Ukrainian origin and descent here in New South Wales in solemn commemoration of those tragic events.
6. Urges the New South Wales Government to join the Federal Government in supporting a resolution to be put to the United Nations General Assembly, that the Holodomor 1932-1993 in Ukraine be recognised and acknowledged as an act of genocide against the Ukrainian Nation and her people.
(Notice given 9 April 2008)
117. Mr CONSTANCE to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that the State coronial inquest into the Princes Highway commencing on 14 April 2008.
2. Calls on the Government to adopt the Opposition’s five year Princes Highway upgrade plan.
(Notice given 9 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Condemns the Premier for his failure to uphold ministerial standards in relation to his Minister’s dealings with the Transport Workers Union (TWU).
2. Calls on the Premier to ask basic questions of Labor Members about what they knew of the TWU slush fund before they accepted improper donations.
3. Demands that the Premier show some integrity and answer basic questions about New South Wales taxpayers’ money.
(Notice given 9 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Federal Government on its commitment of up to $4.7B to build a high speed, open access, fibre based National Broadband Network which will deliver minimum speeds of 12 Mbps to 98% of Australian homes and businesses and provide significant benefits for rural and regional New South Wales.
2. Condemns the previous Federal Government for its Opel Network deal which would have locked rural and regional New South Wales into an inferior broadband system.
3. Congratulates the current Federal Government for cancelling the contract.
(Notice given 10 April 2008)
120. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the hard work undertaken at Hornsby TAFE to give all students meaningful educational experiences.
2. Notes the focus on creating subjects to capture the interest of women and girls for example Digi-Girls, a technical skills acceleration program.
3. Congratulates Hornsby TAFE on its many partnerships including the Hornsby TAFE HoT Awards for staff achievements.
(Notice given 10 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that the Tumut Hospital will be left with just one obstetrician to handle a workload of around 80 deliveries between April and October.
2. Notes the Rural Doctors Association blames a lack of Government support for rural GPs for the present shortfall.
3. Notes that too many doctors are giving up procedural practice because of burnout and the failure of Governments to recognise the unique skills and expertise of rural doctors.
4. Notes that obstetrics and other services at Tumut Hospital will be put under severe strain and are at threat of closure as a result.
5. Calls on the State and Federal Governments to intervene to address the issue of problems faced by practitioners of medicine in Tumut.
(Notice given 10 April 2008)
That this House:
1. Welcomes the Premier’s announcement of the extension of pensioner excursion fares to pensioners in rural and regional New South Wales.
2. Congratulates the Premier for responding so positively to an issue raised by Country Labor MPs and to the motions passed by rank and file Country Labor members at the Country Labor conference.
(Notice given 6 May 2008)
123. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes with alarm the incident where a 13 year old boy almost fell to his death through a roof skylight at Galston High School on Sunday 27 April 2008.
2. Expresses good wishes for the young boy’s speedy recovery.
3. Notes the many times the urgent need for a security fence and improved security around the school has been raised in this House and with the relevant Ministers.
4. Calls on the Government to immediately fast-track the installation of a security fence around Galston High School to assist with the prevention of vandalism and break and enter or the possibility of serious injury.
(Notice given 6 May 2008)
124. Mrs PALUZZANO to move—
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Cancer Council of New South Wales for opening a new Community Centre in Penrith.
2. Congratulates the Penrith community for supporting Relay for Life, now in its 7 th year and close to reaching the $1M mark for funds raised.
3. Commends the Government for its commitment, outlined in the State Plan, to reduce the incidence of cancer through extra funding for treatment and awareness programs.
(Notice given 6 May 2008)
125. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the exceptional work undertaken by Girl Guides Australia in so many arenas around this country and the world.
2. Congratulates Waitara District Guides on a very successful year with 65 guides spread over 4 units ranging in ages from 16 to 18 years.
3. Congratulates the Girl Guides’ project ‘What Girls Say’ where 4500 girls from varying ages pointed out their top concerns.
(Notice given 6 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the New South Wales Coalition’s call for the Government to “scrap” the cross border health agreement with the ACT.
2. Notes that scrapping the agreement would mean residents of New South Wales could no longer access complex services at the Canberra Hospital.
3. Notes that residents of Monaro requiring complex procedures would be forced to travel to Sydney to gain treatment imposing additional hardship, suffering and financial strain.
4. Condemns the New South Wales Coalition for a health policy based on headlines instead of good health care.
(Notice given 6 May 2008)
127. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the need to support the children and siblings of persons who have a disability.
2. Congratulates Siblings Australia and Kate Strohm for their tireless work in this area.
3. Condemns the Federal Government on its removal of funding to this vital organisation.
4. Call on the Minister for Disabilities Services to intervene to save this group and take on Siblings Australia as an organisation for New South Wales.
(Notice given 6 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Condemns the Premier for his lack of honesty regarding his power privatisation plans prior to the 2007 State election.
2. Calls on the Premier to provide details about the latest version of his privatisation plan, including guarantees regarding jobs, power prices and service levels in country and coastal New South Wales.
(Notice given 7 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that Nader Mannoun was a Liberal Party Candidate for the electorate of Liverpool in 2007.
2. Notes that Mr Mannoun failed to appropriately declare his use of rent-free premises as campaign rooms.
3. Notes that these rent-free campaign rooms were provided by a local hotel.
4. Condemns the failure of Mr Mannoun to be honest with the people of Liverpool.
(Notice given 8 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Calls on the Government to honour its promise to provide 6 dialysis beds at Mona Vale Hospital.
2. Calls on the Government to ensure urgent construction of the proposed Frenchs Forest Hospital.
(Notice given 8 May 2008)
131. Mrs HANCOCK to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the commitment by former South Eastern and Sydney Illawarra Area Health Service Chief Executive Professor Debra Picone AM to the directions outlined in the Area Clinical Services Strategic Plan 2006-2009.
2. Notes that the development of a 12-15 mental health unit is included as an initiative for the Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital.
3. Notes that no action has been taken to implement this initiative as yet.
4. Calls on the Government to implement the Clinical Services Plan as endorsed and supported by Professor Debra Picone.
(Notice given 8 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Calls on the Minister for Education and Training to announce the timetable for construction of a hall at Wheeler Heights Public School.
2. Calls on the Minister for Education and Training to ensure maintenance backlogs are addressed in public schools in Wakehurst.
(Notice given 8 May 2008)
133. Mrs HANCOCK to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the concerns of residents in the Parma Road area regarding the proposal by the RTA to ban right hand turn movements onto the Princes Highway.
2. Notes the concerns of residents that neither the Minister for Roads nor the RTA have responded to correspondence sent to them over the last eight months regarding this issue.
3. Calls on the Minister for Roads to meet urgently with the concerned residents of Parma Road regarding the proposals.
(Notice given 8 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that the Government has announced proposals to change the older drivers licence testing arrangements.
2. Calls on the Government to instigate a moratorium on driver testing for drivers who have undergone a driving test in the 12 months preceding the Government’s announcement of the proposed changes, pending those changes being instigated.
(Notice given 8 May 2008)
135. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the valuable work performed on a regular basis in the face of storm, tempest and many other disasters by the State Emergency Services (SES).
2. Notes the exceptional commitment of the Hornsby SES led by Bob Corbett.
3. Congratulates Hornsby SES on 50 years of service to the Hornsby local community and Australia.
(Notice given 13 May 2008)
136. Mrs PALUZZANO to move—
That this House:
1. Recognises the Government’s commitment to improving public transport for families in Western Sydney.
2. Congratulates the Government for announcing an upgrade of Emu Plains Railway Station.
(Notice given 13 May 2008)
137. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the important issues associated with alcohol ingestion in our community especially when it is excessive or in conjunction with other medication taking.
2. Congratulates the work of the Hornsby Shire Community Drug Action Team (CDAT), Hornsby Shire Seniors Advisory Committee and Hornsby Shire Council over 55 services on the production of the DVD “Message in a bottle”.
3. Notes this project is an educational resource for health professionals who provide care for older people, community groups and older people themselves.
(Notice given 13 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the NSW Police Force and in particular Strike Force Leonello for the dismantling of a highly-organised criminal syndicate involved in the trafficking of MDMA or ecstasy on the Central Coast in March 2008.
2. Notes the possible tragic circumstances that may have occurred if the more than 3000 tablets were not seized.
3. Recognises the local police for their efforts in targeting illicit drug operations.
4. Congratulates the NSW Police Minister for allocating a further five new detectives to the Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command strengthening their ability to stop illegal drug activity.
(Notice given 13 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that in New South Wales almost half the State has been officially drought declared and the situation is not much better in Victoria and Queensland.
2. Notes that the latest drought figures in NSW show 48 per cent of the state is now drought declared up from 42 per cent in April 2008.
3. Notes that great prices for wheat are being offset by record fertiliser and fuel prices.
4. Calls on the Federal and NSW Governments to prepare assistance initiatives and a better coordinated response should the season fail.
(Notice given 13 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that 12 May was International Nurses Day.
2. Pays tribute to the dedicated and hard working nurses and midwives of New South Wales.
3. Congratulates the Government for its commitment to recruiting and retaining nurses in New South Wales.
(Notice given 13 May 2008)
141. Mrs HANCOCK to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the announcement by the Minister for Transport that the Pensioner Excursion Ticket will be extended to rural and regional areas of New South Wales.
2. Calls on the Minister for Transport to announce a time frame for the introduction of the Pensioner Excursion Ticket across New South Wales considering that pensioners have waited three years for the current system to be amended.
(Notice given 13 May 2008)
142. Mrs PALUZZANO to move—
That this House:
1. Recognises the Government’s commitment to improving and expanding access to healthcare for people in Western Sydney.
2. Congratulates the Government for their $80m upgrade of Nepean Hospital.
(Notice given 13 May 2008)
143. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the important contribution that community colleges make to the educational wellbeing of all our communities.
2. Notes the wonderful work of the Hornsby Kuring-gai Community College under the leadership of principal Fran O’Neill.
3. Calls on the Government to consider the need for a 3 year funding plan for community colleges.
(Notice given 13 May 2008)
144. Mrs PALUZZANO to move—
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Government on the Premier’s Reading Challenge program.
2. Congratulates the schools in the electorate of Penrith who participated in the Premier’s Reading Challenge.
3. Commends schools in the electorate of Penrith where all students participated.
(Notice given 13 May 2008)
145. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that the introduction of 24 hour policing in Cowra has been strongly sought by the community of Cowra.
2. Expresses its concern that the policing needs of Cowra have been ignored by the Government.
3. Calls on the Government to immediately introduce 24 hour policing in Cowra.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes one in ten people in New South Wales is a carer, providing care for people with a disability or frail older people.
2. Notes that the Premier and Minister recently endorsed the State Government’s plan for disability services, ‘Stronger Together’, which is delivering long term help and practical support to people with a disability and their families.
3. Congratulates the State Government for its approach to respite care, with more respite places available than ever before and more case managers to ensure families are provided with the help they need, when they need it.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
That this House:
Calls on the Government to declare Gocup Road, Tumut, a State Road in its entirety and fund it accordingly.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that the number of people over 65 in New South Wales will double by 2030.
2. Congratulates the Government on its preparation for this demographic shift with its plan Towards 2030.
3. Thanks those who provided input during community consultation for the plan.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
149. Mrs SKINNER to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that there are tens of thousands of people still waiting for surgery in our hospitals.
2. Condemns the Government for trying to hide the true extent of unmet demand.
3. Condemns the Government for failing to provide staff with the resources and support to treat their patients.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
150. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows that there are sufficient primary school age children living in the Murrumbateman area to meet the Department of Education criteria for opening a primary school in Murrumbateman.
2. Calls on the Government to open a primary school in Murrumbateman without delay.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
151. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that in order to gain an education children with a physical or mental disability need the maximum possible support.
2. Notes the plight of the Timms family in relation to the attempt to obtain adequate funding for educational support for Rowan Timms.
3. Calls on the Minister for Education and Training to approve funding to assist Rowan to have a teacher’s aid to maximise his educational opportunities.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that police in the Cootamundra Local Area Command, which includes Tumut, are required to oversight and transport prisoners who have been charged.
2. Calls on the Minister for Justice to extend the Department’s custodial service to Tumut, freeing up police to carry out pro-active policing in the Tumut area.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
153. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
1. Notes with concern that a significant number of schools in Burrinjuck electorate are not fully air-conditioned.
2. Calls on the Government to ensure that all teaching spaces in Burrinjuck electorate schools are air-conditioned before the start of the 2008-09 summer.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes with concern that New South Wales ambulance officers in the Hunter are operating in single officer crews.
2. Calls on the Government to provide funding and support for two person crews in every ambulance on Hunter roads.
3. Calls on the Government to direct the Ambulance Service to make the requisite policy changes to ensure this outcome.
4. Calls on the Government to adequately resource ambulance stations in the Hunter region to deliver world-class paramedic services to the community.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
155. Mr RICHARDSON to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that Showground Road, Castle Hill, is congested for more than 12 hours a day, seven days a week and has one of the highest crash rates in Sydney.
2. Notes that the road is one of the major arteries servicing the burgeoning North-West Sector and is also supposed to be part of the north-west bus T-Way.
3. Notes that the Government has managed to find $9M for Baulkham Hills Shire Council’s controversial Eastern Castle Hill bypass.
4. Calls on the Government to prioritise the widening of Showground Road.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the urgent need for new hospitals in Wagga Wagga and Tumut.
2. Calls on the Government to expedite all plans with appropriate funding to ensure that the two projects are commenced.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes concerns by residents of the Wakehurst electorate about proposals for high-rise development in Dee Why Town Centre.
2. Calls on the Minister for Planning to give priority to residents’ concerns about the impact of increased densities and traffic in the proposed Dee Why Town Centre.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
158. Mrs SKINNER to move—
That this House:
1. Condemns the Government for failing to guarantee the future of Queen Victoria Memorial Home.
2. Condemns the Government’s plans to sell off the land on which Queen Victoria Memorial Home is located for non-health related purposes.
3. Condemns the Government for not releasing its audit of state-run aged care facilities.
4. Commends the Queen Victoria Memorial Home Support Committee for its ongoing efforts to enhance and expand Queen Victoria Memorial Home.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
159. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the need for the community of Woodstock to have access to a safe and reliable supply of potable water.
2. Notes that the residents of Woodstock have been faced with significant water restrictions as a result of the ongoing drought.
3. Calls on the Government to provide urgent funding to Cowra Shire Council to upgrade the water supply for the Woodstock village.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
That this House condemns the Government for its failure to implement its State Infrastructure Strategy.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that Sichuan Province has experienced a devastating earthquake registering 7.8 on the Richter scale.
2. Notes with sadness that more than 12,000 people have perished.
3. Extends its sincere sympathy to the Republic of China.
4. Calls on the Federal Government to offer assistance.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Government on its commitment to new liquor laws that will increase protection for local communities from alcohol-related anti-social behaviour and violence.
2. Notes that the NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing has been holding free public forums around New South Wales to explain the new Liquor Act which will be implemented from 1 July 2008.
3. Notes that the forums are providing an overview of the new liquor laws and information about the new Casino, Liquor and Gaming Control Authority, together with an explanation of the new compliance regime.
4. Commends the Government for ensuring that through the new Community Impact Statements residents and councils will have a greater say in liquor licensing decisions.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
That this House condemns the Government for its failure to provide adequate maintenance for schools in Wakehurst.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Government on its instigation of a new F3 emergency plan to have traffic moving faster on the freeway after major closures and emergencies.
2. Notes that the $28M plan will divert traffic on to the opposite side of the F3 during major incidents such as bushfires or crash scenes which block only one side.
3. Welcomes the Government’s commitment to upgrading services on the F3 for residents of the Central Coast.
4. Commends the Government for its rapid response in dealing with emergencies and major traffic delays on the F3, which is used by more than 70,000 vehicles a day.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
That this House supports the principle that legislation be put before Parliament before any sale of the State’s electricity assets.
(Notice given 14 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that William Cashman was the Greens candidate for the electorate of Liverpool in 2007.
2. Notes that Mr Cashman claimed in his electorate funding return that there was no expenditure on his campaign in the 2007 election campaign.
3. Condemns Mr Cashman for failing to be honest with the people of Liverpool.
4. Demands that in future Mr Cashman and the Greens be transparent in fulfilling their financial and electoral obligations.
(Notice given 15 May 2008)
167. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes National Volunteer Week, 12 – 18 May 2008.
2. Notes the valuable work undertaken by many selfless people in the Hornsby electorate.
3. Congratulates Jenny Saunders on her exceptional work and project creation for the local Aboriginal population.
(Notice given 15 May 2008)
168. Ms BEREJIKLIAN to move—
That this House calls on the Government to consider an infants primary school in Naremburn.
(Notice given 15 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Recognises the importance of the residential building industry in New South Wales.
2. Acknowledges the residential housing shortage and increasingly critical shortage of rental properties in New South Wales.
3. Expresses support for the clients, sub-contractors, building suppliers and their employees exposed to Beechwood Homes, currently under administration.
4. Calls on the Government to support and express confidence in the New South Wales residential building industry.
(Notice given 15 May 2008)
170. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Acknowledges that public schools provide a wonderful education experience for children in NSW.
2. Notes that Brooklyn Public School has only one permanent building on site with the remainder being dated demountables.
3. Calls on the Government to provide capital works funding to enable construction of permanent and modern school facilities for the children and staff of this remarkable river school.
(Notice given 15 May 2008)
171. Ms BEREJIKLIAN to move—
That this House:
1. Notes widespread and overwhelming community stakeholder support for the recommendations outlined in the Coalition’s Transport Discussion Paper “Towards One Network”.
2. Calls on the Government to adopt this policy.
(Notice given 15 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the environmental significance of Lots 101, 102, 103 and 104 in Deposited Plan 1049845, comprising 409ha with 6km of foreshore on North Arm Cove, Fame Cove and Nanabah Creek, on Port Stephens.
2. Recognises the community concern regarding the extreme environmental degradation of the land by the current owner.
3. Calls on the Government to:
a. Immediately call in the 409ha Fame Cove site as a State Significant Site.
b. Issue a ‘stop work’ order on the site for all activity until an updated and thorough environmental and conservation study can be conducted with the support and input of Great Lakes Council.
c. Requests Great Lakes Council to immediately restore the site to its draft LEP for rezoning to 7a1 Environmental Protection and progress the LEP as a matter of priority.
d. Oversight a New South Wales Government Working Party of key departments to develop a case for presentation to Federal Government on a jointly-funded forced acquisition of Fame Cove lands.
(Notice given 15 May 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that the Federal Government’s response to climate change in the Federal Budget 2008-09 has:
a. copied State Government programs instead of creating federally-based initiatives;
b. failed to assist with public transport initiatives and systemic change in building and construction.
2. Condemns the Federal Government for its failure to invest in initiatives and programs which would enable Australia to offset the cost of a National Emissions Trading Scheme in 2010.
(Notice given 16 May 2008)
174. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the near tragedy in Mount Kuring-gai when a rock was thrown at a train, causing serious injury to the train driver.
2. Calls for the rail fence to be increased in height at Mount Kuring-gai and all other rail bridges in Hornsby electorate to assist in preventing such accidents in the future.
(Notice given 3 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Recognises the invaluable role played by Local Government in New South Wales.
2. Condemns the Government’s policy of cost shifting that puts increasing financial strain on limited Local Government resources.
3. Calls on the Government to provide an explanation of why the NSW Electoral Commission’s budget estimates for the September 2008 elections have doubled compared to those of previous elections.
4. Calls on the Government to peg the rate of Council election costs for the 2008 elections at the 2004 rate with adjustments for rate-pegging increases.
(Notice given 3 June 2008)
176. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the difficulties the nursery industry has been having particularly in relation to water restrictions.
2. Questions why it has taken over two months for the Minister for Water to agree to have a meeting with the nursery industry and local parliamentary representatives.
(Notice given 3 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Commends the Government for its contribution of up to $250,000 for the repair of Woy Woy Road, a responsibility of Gosford City Council, following subsidence due to heavy rainfall in April 2008.
2. Notes that following the subsidence the Roads and Traffic Authority immediately made their resources available to Gosford City Council and is continuing further geotechnical investigations into Woy Woy Road.
3. Congratulates the Government for its recognition of the significance of Woy Woy Road to the Woy Woy peninsula and the impact that its partial closure is having on the Central Coast road network.
(Notice given 3 June 2008)
178. Mr RICHARDSON to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that on the morning of Monday 26 May 2008, a large part of Carlingford West Public School including the six kindergarten classrooms, was destroyed by fire.
2. Notes that Carlingford West Public School has an outstanding education record with 83 per cent of the students coming from a non-English speaking background.
3. Notes that on 26 May 2008, the Minister for Education and Training promised to fast-track the rebuilding of the school.
4. Calls on the Minister for Education and Training to provide a timetable for the reconstruction of the school that is significantly shorter than the five years it took to rebuild Pennant Hills High after a similar fire in 2001.
(Notice given 3 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that World Youth Day week, to be held from 15-20 July 2008, will provide a significant opportunity to promote Sydney, Australia’s only global city, on the world stage to an estimated television audience of 1 billion viewers.
2. Notes that the Government is investing $86M to support World Youth Day, an event the Sydney Chamber of Commerce estimates will bring in $231M in economic activity and will provide long-term benefit to our $23B tourism industry.
3. Congratulates the Government for its support for Sydney as a host city for major world events.
(Notice given 3 June 2008)
180. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the concerns of many residents in relation to the road noise emanating from poor surface on the F3 such as from like Berowra down to Mount Kuring-gai.
2. Call on the Roads and Traffic Authority to stop avoiding the issue and agree to a meeting to discuss this with local parliamentary representatives.
(Notice given 3 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Government on the $7M intersection upgrade at Masons Parade and Dane Drive at Gosford.
2. Notes that this intersection is an important part of the Central Coast road network with around 40,000 vehicles using this section of Dane Drive daily.
3. Notes the construction of two lanes will significantly improve the flow of traffic towards the F3 and that the new bus bay will help reduce traffic congestion.
4. Commends the Government for its continued investment in Central Coast roads.
(Notice given 3 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Recognises the economic and social growth of the Tilligerry peninsula.
2. Acknowledges the increased strain State Government cost shifting places on the budgets of Local Government.
3. Calls on the Government to declare Lemon Tree Passage Road, Port Stephens, a State Road in its entirety and fund it accordingly.
(Notice given 3 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Commends the Government for developing a partnership with Red Cross to deliver a free telephone monitoring service, Housing New South Wales Care Call, for senior public housing tenants.
2. Notes that this $4M initiative will include regular telephone calls to around 1,500 registered seniors across New South Wales, as well as helping senior tenants access networks to connect them socially.
3. Welcomes the commitment by Government to the welfare of senior public housing tenants in New South Wales.
(Notice given 3 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes work being undertaken by the Member for Monaro to achieve dialysis services at Cooma Hospital to add to the additional services in fields such as cancer, already delivered at the facility.
2. Notes the call by the Opposition for all dialysis patients in the Cooma region to be treated at Cooma Hospital.
3. Notes that a number of Cooma region dialysis patients have complex and high risk health conditions requiring the backup provided by the region’s major tertiary hospital in Canberra.
4. Notes that the Opposition’s proposal would put the health, and potentially the lives, of some patients at risk.
5. Condemns the Opposition for putting headlines ahead of health care.
(Notice given 4 June 2008)
185. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the lack of caseworkers working in the Department of Community Services in New South Wales.
2. Calls on the Minister to immediately place caseworkers in those towns in the Western Division of New South Wales which require them.
(Notice given 4 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that the Tomaree Community Hospital is the only major health care facility covering the Port Stephens region.
2. Acknowledges the excellent work of Tomaree Community Hospital doctors, nurses and staff in providing health care of a high standard to Tomaree residents under difficult operating conditions.
3. Recognises that patient numbers at the Tomaree Community Hospital swell during tourist season, placing additional pressure on the facility.
4. Condemns the Minister for Health for ignoring the Tomaree Community Hospital in the 2008-2009 Budget.
5. Calls on the Government to fully audit the health care infrastructure of the Port Stephens region to identify key areas requiring investment in the future.
(Notice given 4 June 2008)
187. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House calls on the Government, upon delivery of the report, to implement the recommendations of Justice James Woods’ Special Commission of Inquiry into Child Protection and the Department of Community Services.
(Notice given 4 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes with concern the risk posed to motorists using the Myall Way–Pacific Highway intersection at Tea Gardens.
2. Acknowledges the work of local residents who have campaigned vigorously for a flyover across this dangerous intersection.
3. Calls on the Government to begin planning for a Myall Way flyover to protect residents and travellers from the risks posed by this ill-conceived intersection.
(Notice given 4 June 2008)
189. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House notes the failure of the Government to provide sufficient early intervention for children in need.
(Notice given 4 June 2008)
That this House:
Calls on the Government to:
(a) provide the Parliament with an audit of all paper purchased by Government departments and Ministerial offices;
(b) reduce the amount of paper it uses by a minimum of 50% by the year 2012;
c. introduce a policy requiring all paper used by government departments and agencies to be recycled;
(d) only purchase 100% recycled paper;
(e) provide adequate funding for all electorate, Ministerial and Government department offices to purchase appropriate technology for electronic scanning;
(f) provide a facility for correspondence between Members of Parliament and Ministers, including constituent representations, to be transacted electronically.
(Notice given 5 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Commends the Government for its ongoing investment in quality education resources and facilities across the State.
2. Congratulates the Warilla High School, staff and students, for receiving a number of community, regional and state awards in recognition of their efforts.
3. Congratulates the staff, parents, teachers and students of Warilla High for their hard work and ongoing commitment to the school.
(Notice given 5 June 2008)
192. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the concern of Yass teachers that the Government has failed to adequately consult them about new staffing arrangements.
2. Notes that Yass teachers believe that there has been insufficient consultation with teachers and that the new arrangements will result in country schools being forced to use unqualified teachers or increase class sizes to overcome teaching difficulties.
3. Notes that Yass teachers believe that the new staffing system will have a detrimental effect on student learning.
4. Calls on the Government to resolve its differences with NSW teachers through further negotiations.
(Notice given 5 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the Government’s commitment to ensuring that NSW students continue to receive a world class education.
2. Congratulates Dapto High School on achieving its 50 year anniversary and thanks those involved in organising all of the commemorative events.
3. Notes Dapto High School’s proud history and high standing in the local area for educating generations of families.
4. Congratulates all of those students and teachers past and present who have gone on to make a positive contribution to society as a result of their education at Dapto High School.
(Notice given 5 June 2008)
194. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the need for people with a mental illness to establish friends via networks that will provide support and encouragement.
2. Congratulates Emily Hayes for her work as Volunteer Training and Support Officer for the Compeer Program, supported by the St Vincent de Paul Society.
(Notice given 5 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Sends a message of condolence to the Government and people of the Republic of China following the devastating earthquake in Sichuan Province on 12 May 2008.
2. Notes that the earthquake, which measured 8.0 on the Richter Scale has claimed more than 32,500 lives, injured over 368,000 people, and has left some 5 million people homeless.
3. Commends the people of China for their decisive and swift action in mobilising a massive rescue and recovery effort.
4. Endorses the sympathy and condolences expressed by the Premier, on behalf of the people of New South Wales, to the Vice Premier of China, Mr Wang Qishan, during the Premier’s visit to China for the Joint Economic Meeting (MET) in Guangzhou.
5. Commends the Government for providing $500,000 in aid to China following the earthquake, the City of Sydney for providing $100,000, and the Chinese community in New South Wales for providing over $1.5M.
6. Notes the very successful event organised by Helen Sham Ho and the Way In Women’s Network with the support of the New South Wales Parliamentary Asia Pacific Friendship Group, which raised almost $230,000, which has been distributed to Red Cross International.
(Notice given 5 June 2008)
196. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the broken promise to the people who live in the vicinity of the Clearways Project at Hornsby Station that a sound barrier wall would be built at Clarke Road Bridge.
2. Calls on the Government to extend the sound barrier as originally promised.
(Notice given 17 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Government on its commitment to Newcastle with the announcement of an additional $20 million for the upgrade of Energy Australia Stadium.
2. Recognises the importance of an upgraded Energy Australia Stadium to attracting national and international sporting events to New South Wales.
(Notice given 17 June 2008)
198. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the important contribution of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community College to the electorate in terms of opportunities for further education.
2. Condemns the Government for disadvantaging this community college through harsh funding cuts.
3. Calls on the Minister for Education and Training to provide appropriate funding to community colleges so that they can continue to provide an excellent local source of education.
(Notice given 17 June 2008)
199. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House calls on the Government to improve health services in the Burrinjuck electorate.
(Notice given 17 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Government for its commitment to disability services for younger people living in residential aged care facilities through its $81.2 million program over 5 years including $6.5 million for 102 In-Reach Packages to give more support to younger people who live in an aged care facility.
2. Congratulates New Horizon Enterprises which continues to provide support services to people living with disabilities in Newcastle.
(Notice given 17 June 2008)
201. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the run down and makeshift hall currently in use for students at Berowra Public School.
2. Congratulates the staff, students and parents who have worked hard to assist the school and to draw the need for a new hall to the attention of the Minister for Education and Training.
(Notice given 17 June 2008)
202. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the continuing danger to drivers and pedestrians at intersections on the Pacific Highway at Beryl Avenue, Foxglove Road and Excelsior Road in Mount Colah.
2. Notes the highly inadequate audit performed by the Roads and Traffic Authority on traffic movements in the area.
3. Calls for the immediate funding of traffic lights at these intersections in Mount Colah.
(Notice given 18 June 2008)
203. Mrs SKINNER to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the Government’s decisions to lock down mentally ill patients at Long Bay Hospital at 3.30pm, rather than the usual 9.30pm until the next morning.
2. Notes that the changed lock down times have been criticised by the NSW Nurses’ Association, SANE Australia and Justice Action.
3. Notes that the NSW Nurses’ Association members have expressed serious concerns about the safety and well-being of their patients because they are no longer able to provide the nursing care these patients require.
4. Expresses concern that the extended lock down period is in direct conflict with the Department of Health’s policy on seclusion and may be harmful to the patients’ health.
5. Calls on the Government to expedite the completion of the delayed and over budget Forensic Hospital at Malabar.
(Notice given 18 June 2008)
204. Mrs HANCOCK to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the community support and fundraising efforts for the provision of a linear accelerator in the Shoalhaven area.
2. Calls on the Treasurer to approve an initiative of the area cancer plan which supports the provision of a linear accelerator in the Shoalhaven.
3. Calls on the Member for Kiama to support the linear accelerator project in the Shoalhaven area and support his community on this issue.
(Notice given 18 June 2008)
205. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that in 2008 there are too many areas in the metropolitan area that are without sewerage connection.
2. Condemns the Government for its inadequate program for installing sewerage connections.
3. Condemns the Government for its failure to include recycling facilities when connection is taking place.
4. Calls on the Government to expedite sewerage connection to Galston and Cowan.
(Notice given 18 June 2008)
206. Mrs SKINNER to move—
That this House:
1. Condemns the Government for closing Rotary Lodge at Royal North Shore Hospital.
2. Condemns the Government’s plans to close the hydrotherapy pool and gym at Royal North Shore Hospital.
3. Condemns the Government for failing to adequately consult clinicians and patients when making decisions about services at Royal North Shore Hospital.
4. Calls on the Government to keep a hydrotherapy pool and gym at Royal North Shore Hospital.
(Notice given 18 June 2008)
207. Mrs HANCOCK to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that the needs of mental health patients in the Shoalhaven area have not been recognised in the recent budget.
2. Notes that the Minister for Health and the Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health) continue to ignore the Clinical Services Plan 2006-2009 which included an initiative for 12-15 bed mental health unit at Shoalhaven Hospital.
3. Calls on the Government to take urgent action to begin planning for a dedicated mental health unit at Shoalhaven Hospital.
(Notice given 18 June 2008)
208. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the importance of ensuring security for our schools.
2. Calls on the Government to immediately commence construction of security fencing around Galston High School, Cherrybrook Technology High School and John Purchase Public School, and complete the security fencing at Asquith Boys High School.
(Notice given 18 June 2008)
209. Mrs SKINNER to move—
That this House:
1. Notes David Hempel’s concerns about Sharon Hempel’s treatment at Bathurst Hospital in 2005.
2. Condemns the Government for failing to address David Hempel’s concerns about Sharon Hempel’s treatment in Bathurst Hospital in 2005.
3. Calls on the Minister for Health to meet with David Hempel and address his concerns about Sharon Hempel’s treatment in Bathurst Hospital in 2005.
(Notice given 18 June 2008)
210. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Commends the tireless work of the Police and Community Youth Club in Hornsby in relation to opportunities provided for young people.
2. Congratulates Lynda Hart and Belinda Ramage on projects ‘Kick-Start’, ‘Break through’ and ‘Girls Night Out’.
(Notice given 18 June 2008)
211. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that the Final Report of the NSW Rural Lands Protection Board System Review splits the existing Young Rural Lands Protection Board (RLPB) between the proposed Lachlan Board and the proposed Tablelands Board.
2. Notes that the Young RLPB Board has expressed its preference that it retains its existing integrity and be aligned with either the proposed Lachlan or South West Slopes Districts.
3. Calls on the Minister for Primary Industries to heed the many years of local experience and knowledge on the Young RLPB and agree to the Board’s proposal.
(Notice given 19 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Acknowledges a petition addressed to the Premier containing over 2,000 signatures, regarding the preventable death of Mr Donald Mackay of Port Macquarie at the hands of the NSW health system.
2. Condemns the Government’s cover-up in relation to Mr Mackay’s death.
3. Calls on the Premier to respond to the petition by way of writing to Mr Mackay’s widow, Mrs Therese Mackay.
(Notice given 19 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Acknowledges the tremendous value of Newcastle Airport to the Hunter Region.
2. Congratulates Newcastle Airport Limited for achieving passenger numbers of over one million per year.
3. Notes with concern the lack of public transport options for Newcastle Airport.
4. Notes with concern the poor accident record of the Williamtown Drive and Nelson Bay Road intersection.
5. Calls on the Government to:
a. Urge the Roads and Traffic Authority to stand by its original condition on a development application for increased car parking for traffic lights.
b. Urge the Roads and Traffic Authority to accelerate its approval process to upgrade this dangerous intersection.
(Notice given 19 June 2008)
214. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House condemns the Minister for Community Services for failing to implement the recommendations of the report “Breaking the Silence: Creating the Future”.
(Notice given 19 June 2008)
215. Mr RICHARDSON to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the announcement made by the Minister for Transport of 20 more buses for the Hillsbus M2 City Express Service to be delivered in February 2009.
2. Notes the Minister’s comment, made on ABC Radio on 18 June 2008, that “the growth (in passenger numbers) is quite remarkable at 12 per cent a year”.
3. Notes that the Members for Castle Hill and Baulkam Hills have been calling on the Government to provide more buses for this route since April 2006, when Hillsbus asked the Government for 20 more buses and was given seven.
4. Condemns the Government for taking three years to meet a very reasonable request for additional buses for the Hills.
(Notice given 19 June 2008)
216. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the very successful Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of the Arts.
2. Notes the continuing success of the Cowra Wine Show, the Cowra Gem and Collectables Fair and the Young Cherry Festival.
3. Notes the many other festivals in the Burrinjuck electorate including the Boorowa Irish Woolfest, the Yass Riverbank Festival, the Collector Pumpkin Festival, the Gundagai Snake Gully Cup, the Wattle Time Festival and the many Burrinjuck flower and art shows.
4. Congratulates and pays tribute to the numerous organisers, both paid and voluntary, of these and the many other festivals and events in the Burrinjuck electorate for their fantastic contribution to the social and economic life of country communities.
(Notice given 19 June 2008)
217. Mrs SKINNER to move—
That this House:
1. Commends hard working ambulance officers who have volunteered for 15 years to provide Bundeena and Maianbar with a local ambulance service.
2. Notes the Bundeena and Maianbar residents are concerned about the lack of proper ambulance facilities in their area.
3. Condemns the Government for failing to negotiate workable conditions with the hardworking local ambulance officers which is costing local residents immediate access to ambulance services.
4. Condemns the Member for Heathcote for failing to represent local residents’ concerns about the lack of ambulance services in Bundeena and Maianbar.
5. Calls on the Government to immediately negotiate workable conditions with local ambulance officers to ensure services are restored in Bundeena and Maianbar.
(Notice given 24 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Supports recommendations in the Rural and Regional Task Force report for local government to get a fixed share of Federal income tax to make up for the serious decline in Federal local government funding that occurred under the Liberal Federal Government.
2. Condemns the State Leader of The Nationals for suggesting that the funds for local government should be diverted from State Government, reducing funds available for hospitals, schools, police and other vital State services.
(Notice given 24 June 2008)
219. Mrs SKINNER to move—
That this House:
1. Notes Bathurst Hospital is still experiencing significant plumbing problems.
2. Condemns the Member for Bathurst for failing to assist nurses in bringing their concerns about ongoing plumbing problems to the attention of the Minister for Health.
3. Calls on the Minister for Health to apologise to nurses who have to wade through flooded bathrooms to plug the doorway with rolled up towels.
4. Commends the hard working doctors and nurses at Bathurst Hospital.
(Notice given 24 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that a record $114M will be spent on Central Coast roads in 2008-09.
2. Acknowledges that this represents a 43% increase in funding on the previous 2007-08 budget.
3. Recognises that these projects will help relieve traffic congestion for local families.
4. Congratulates the Minister for Roads and the Government for their commitment to rebuilding the Central Coast’s major road networks.
(Notice given 24 June 2008)
221. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the substandard state of Berowra Waters Road, particularly where it proceeds down to the
Berowra Waters Marina area.
2. Notes the severe land slip that occurred occasioning considerable cost to Hornsby Shire Council
for repair.
3. Notes that Berowra Waters Road is a well used regional road.
4. Calls on the Government to immediately take over management of this important thoroughfare.
(Notice given 24 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates China on the preparations for the 2008, 29th Summer Olympic Games.
2. Looks forward to celebrating the greatest sporting event in the world commencing in China on 8 August 2008.
3. Commends China on constructing world class and innovative sporting facilities in time for the Olympics.
4. Wishes the Australian Olympic Team and the Australian Paralympic Team a safe journey and great success at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
(Notice given 24 June 2008)
That this House calls on the Premier to direct the Minister for Roads to implement a moratorium on current older drivers testing pending implementation of the proposed revised testing arrangements in 2009.
(Notice given 24 June 2008)
224. Mrs SKINNER to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that, according to the NSW Nurses Association, Bathurst Hospital Emergency Department was opened in February 2008 with 20 nurse vacancies.
2. Notes that in June 2008 it still had 10 nurse vacancies.
3. Notes that Bathurst Hospital Emergency Department is only staffed safely for 9 beds, but due to demand is operating above capacity in admitting 14 patients.
4. Condemns the Government for failing to adequately staff Bathurst Hospital Emergency Department.
(Notice given 24 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Government on its commitment to establishing a new State court complex in Newcastle.
2. Acknowledges the valuable input of the Hunter Courts Working Group and the Hunter Business Chamber into planning for a justice precinct.
3. Encourages the Federal Government to continue working with the State Government to co-locate any new Federal courts complex within a Newcastle justice precinct.
(Notice given 24 June 2008)
226. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the excessively steep stairs that are the only access to Hawkesbury River Station.
2. Notes that many elderly people and parents with prams need to get onto the station platform.
3. Calls on the Government to immediately indicate its solution to this serious problem and when it
will be implemented.
(Notice given 24 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Welcomes the announcements made by the Minister for Health of further improvements to services at Cooma Hospital.
2. Notes the likely establishment of a dialysis ‘self care’ type facility within the hospital, funding for a health bus and driver to assist patients needing to travel to Canberra, and funding for a new electric operating theatre table.
3. Notes that these measures show the Government’s commitment to providing more services at Cooma Hospital.
(Notice given 24 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the $1.37M allocation to complete the $95M redevelopment of Wyong Hospital.
2. Notes the hospital now has a new mental health unit, imaging centre and emergency department that includes a separate paediatric ward which opened last year.
3. Acknowledges the further commitment of an extra 20 acute care beds.
4. Congratulates the Minister for Health and the Government for recognising and delivering additional health resources for a growing Wyong community.
(Notice given 24 June 2008)
That this House calls on the Minister for Health to immediately honour her promise to provide six dialysis chairs at Mona Vale Hospital.
(Notice given 24 June 2008)
230. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the need for multistorey carparks at Hornsby and Berowra railway stations.
2. Notes the unfulfilled promise made by a previous Minister for Transport prior to the 2003 State
Election that a feasibility study would be undertaken for such parking.
3. Notes the disregard of the current Government to the needs of people trying to access train travel
from Hornsby and Berowra.
4. Condemns the Government for misleading the people of Hornsby and failing to provide basic
parking needs at major transport hubs.
(Notice given 24 June 2008)
231. Mrs SKINNER to move—
That this House:
1. Condemns the Member for Bathurst for failing to send out the promised fortnightly newsletters updating the community on the remediation works at Bathurst Hospital.
2. Condemns the Government for failing to allocate specific funding in the 2008-09 budget for remediation works at Bathurst Hospital.
3. Calls on the Government to expedite remediation works at Bathurst Hospital and ensure funding is available.
(Notice given 24 June 2008)
232. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the continuing uncertainty for people who have water access only properties in relation to their payment for the use of Crown Land to enter their homes via jetties and pontoons.
2. Urges the Government to acknowledge that the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal recommendations relating to use of Crown Land are inequitable for water access only properties.
3. Calls on the Government to acknowledge water access homeowners and recognise that they are different to homeowners who have both water and land access to their properties.
(Notice given 24 June 2008)
That this House calls on the Federal Government to contribute to the upgrade of Brookvale Oval.
(Notice given 24 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Welcomes the funding committed by the Federal and State Ministers for Ageing for a new home and community care centre in Cooma.
2. Welcomes the announcement made by the State Member for Monaro and the Federal Member for Eden Monaro of the site for the new centre on Sharp Street and looks forward to the new centre providing a central point for an improved range of home and care community services around the Cooma area.
(Notice given 25 June 2008)
235. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Gives praise to the courage of Jane McGrath.
2. Notes the endless devotion by Glenn McGrath to his wonderful wife and children James and Holly.
3. Notes the often very difficult challenges in being the spouse to a person with a life threatening illness.
4. Pays thanks to Glenn McGrath and his family for providing care and love to Jane throughout their ordeal.
5. Congratulates Jane and Glenn McGrath on the establishment of the McGrath Foundation for the provision of breast care nurses.
(Notice given 25 June 2008)
That this House congratulates the Government for the $250,000 allocated to the commencement of planning for the Glendale Police Station.
(Notice given 25 June 2008)
That this House calls on the Government to conduct a full rural communities impact statement review into the sale of the State’s electricity assets, including a structured consultation process that allows country people to directly voice their concerns.
(Notice given 25 June 2008)
238. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the generosity of Members and staff in relation to donations to the McGrath Foundation by the purchase of pink and white M&Ms.
2. Notes the total donation amount from these sales to be $446.50 and thanks all concerned.
(Notice given 26 June 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Government on the delivery of another surplus budget for 2008-09.
2. Notes that this budget includes the biggest roads spending in New South Wales history, focusing on road safety, investment in road infrastructure construction and maintenance across the State, with the Gosford electorate receiving $36.7M.
3. Congratulates the Government on its investment in and commitment to the Central Coast road network.
(Notice given 26 June 2008)
240. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the alarming statistic that 384 New South Wales nurseries have gone out of business since the beginning of the water restrictions.
2. Notes the desperation of many existing nursery owners/managers who work excessive hours, have sought refinancing a number of times incurring serious debt, and do not view the future in a positive light.
3. Condemns the Minister for Water for eventually acceding to a repeated request with a rushed meeting with the nursery industry, that excluded the Shadow Minister.
4. Congratulates Sonya and Andy Cameron on their valiant efforts to save their industry.
5. Urges the Government to act immediately to support what is left of the nursery industry.
(Notice given 26 June 2008)
That this House congratulates the Government for its commitment to encouraging healthy lifestyles for people with a disability on the Central Coast through supporting a new outdoor recreation bicycle program run by Response Services Inc with the purchase of equipment valued at $4,500 including three three-wheeled bicycles, a trailer with canopy and helmets.
(Notice given 26 June 2008)
242. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that the construction of the Mental Health Intensive Care Unit is complete at Hornsby Hospital.
2. Notes the need for increased staff numbers to enable the facility to receive patients.
3. Calls on the Government to improve retention and training of mental health nurses.
(Notice given 29 August 2008)
That this House condemns the waste and mismanagement of the Government for over 14 years which has left the State in a precarious financial position.
(Notice given 29 August 2008)
244. Mrs SKINNER to move—
That this House condemns the Minister for Health for failing to address systemic problems in the NSW health system including hospital deaths, delayed emergency care, cancelled surgeries, hospital acquired infections, hidden elective surgery waiting lists, and a failure to invest in hospitals.
(Notice given 29 August 2008)
245. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Congratulates “Easy Care Gardening” on its 20th anniversary of operation.
2. Notes the dedication of the now 300 volunteers who give their time and effort for those in need.
3. Acknowledges the hard work of manager Bruce Taylor and his team.
(Notice given 29 August 2008)
That this House:
1. Condemns the appointment by the Minister for Planning of the planning panel to Ku-ring-gai Council.
2. Condemns the inappropriate push for even more new dwellings in the Ku-ring-gai Council area than required under the Metropolitan Strategy.
(Notice given 29 August 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes with concern the degraded environmental state of the Myall River System.
2. Calls on the Government to urgently investigate the fish kills within the Myall River System and the extremely low salinity and reduced tidal flows in the Myall River.
3. Calls on the Government to accede to the Great Lakes Council’s request for urgently needed funding to dredge the entrance to the Myall River and fast track any approvals required to allow dredging to proceed.
4. Calls on the Government to form an inter-departmental committee with the Great Lakes Council to ensure the long term health of the Myall Lakes and River System.
(Notice given 23 September 2008)
248. Mr CORRIGAN to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the comments of the Mosman based Federal Member for Macarthur, Pat Farmer, recorded in the Camden Advertiser on 17 September 2008 where he said on Malcolm Turnbull’s appointment as Leader of the Opposition: “Even through we’re still in Opposition I dare say the markets will react to this a little bit as well” and promised to bring “Mr Turnbull to Macarthur if I get half a chance to schedule him in”.
2. Congratulates Malcolm Turnbull on his decision to dump Pat Farmer from the Opposition front bench.
(Notice given 23 September 2008)
249. Mrs HANCOCK to move—
That this House:
1. Condemns the Premier for placing at risk hundreds of jobs at the Manildra plant in Bomaderry by refusing to commit to the former Premier’s support of a 10% ethanol mandate by 2011.
2. Condemns the Premier for failing to understand the environmental benefits of alternate fuel sources such as ethanol and displaying ignorance as to the process of ethanol production at Bomaderry.
(Notice given 23 September 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the recent visit of the Leader of the The Nationals and the Hon Melinda Pavey to Cooma in which they attacked the Government saying Cooma needed a hydrotherapy pool.
2. Agrees a hydrotherapy facility is important for Cooma.
3. Welcomes the fact that the Wran Government built a hydrotherapy pool at Cooma Hospital and that the pool continues to provide a great year round service.
4. Suggests the North Coast Nationals could have avoided revealing their lack of local knowledge if they had actually been interested in the community and not just in political point scoring.
(Notice given 23 September 2008)
251. Mrs SKINNER to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that on 23 September 1973 Ian Badham ran the first training day for Australia’s first civil helicopter rescue service.
2. Notes the 35th anniversary of helicopter emergency medical services and search and rescue in New South Wales.
3. Commends the 35 years of hard work and the dedication of Ian Badham in building up NRMA Careflight.
4. Condemns the Government’s decision to kill off the community sponsored world class services offered by Careflight in favour of the foreign, for profit operator CHC.
(Notice given 23 September 2008)
That this House welcomes improvements to the Kings Highway being undertaken as a result of a joint commitment by the New South Wales, Federal and ACT Labor Governments.
(Notice given 23 September 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the dangerous state of the Wombeyan Caves Road in the electorate of Goulburn.
2. Notes the importance of the Wombeyan Caves to regional tourism in the Southern Tablelands.
3. Notes the growing number of people living at the Mittagong end of the Wombeyan Caves Road and in particular the growing number of school children relying on a bus service along this road to transport them to local schools.
4. Notes the regularity of accidents and road deaths along this road over recent years.
5. Calls upon the Government to designate this road so that a State Road and upgrade it as a matter of urgency that so families and children are not left at risk of death or injury.
(Notice given 23 September 2008)
254. Mr RICHARDSON to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that The Hills is one of the fastest growing areas in New South Wales.
2. Notes that police numbers in The Hills Local Area Command, far from increasing in line with population increases, have in fact fallen from 115 to 101 since the last State Election.
3. Notes that The Hills has just one general duties police officer per 3851 residents compared with a State average of one to 1103.
4. Notes that, as a consequence, a Hills general duties constable has to deal with 603 incidents a year compared to a State average of 394, and that this is having a major impact on response times, clear-up rates and proactive policing.
5. Calls on the Government to immediately provide the 21 additional officers the Police Association says are the minimum number required to keep The Hills community safe.
(Notice given 23 September 2008)
255. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the participation of Sean Szabo as a representative from Asquith Boys High School in the Youth Parliament Program 2008.
2. Congratulates Asquith Boys High School for its adoption of this wonderful program.
3. Congratulates Sean Szabo on his excellent input into the program culminating in his election as Premier for the Parliamentary debate sessions.
(Notice given 23 September 2008)
256. Mrs HANCOCK to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the unacceptable levels of crime and anti social behaviour in the village of Sanctuary Point and the unprecedented community support for a police station in the area.
2. Calls on the Minister for Police to take note of community and police concerns about crime in the area and begin planning for a police station in the Sanctuary Point area.
3. Condemns the former Minister for Police for failing to listen to or understand the concerns of Sanctuary Point residents and for falsely claiming that the Shoalhaven Area Commander has not made representations on this matter.
(Notice given 23 September 2008)
257. Mrs SKINNER to move—
That this House:
1. Condemns the Government for removing mobile BreastScreen vans from the Nambucca Valley.
2. Notes the concerns of Nambucca Valley’s residents that they will now find it very difficult to access breast screening services.
3. Notes that New South Wales has the lowest participation rate of women aged 50-69 years in BreastScreen Australia screening programs of all states in Australia.
4. Calls on the Government to reinstate the mobile BreastScreen van to the Nambucca Valley.
(Notice given 23 September 2008)
That this House congratulates all those candidates elected to local council in New South Wales at the polls conducted on 13 September 2008.
(Notice given 23 September 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the notice of motion given by the Member for Monaro on Tuesday 23 September 2008.
2. Notes that the content thereof is incorrect as the visit to Cooma by the Leader of The Nationals and the Hon Melinda Pavey related to the upgrade of the swimming pool, not the hydrotherapy pool.
3. Calls on the Member for Monaro to stop misleading the House and the public.
(Notice given 24 September 2008)
260. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House calls on the Government to provide additional funding to the Hastings Women’s Refuge, to bring its funding into line with other refuges in the Mid North Coast.
(Notice given 24 September 2008)
That this House:
1. Condemns the Government for the current state of the New South Wales public finances that may further delay the Oxley Highway upgrade.
2. Notes that the Oxley Highway upgrade almost doubled in cost since its initial announcement in 2002.
3. Notes that when the project was announced by the former Minister for Roads, the Hon Carl Scully, he declared that it would be finished before 2007.
4. Notes that six years on, the Oxley Highway upgrade has blown out to a massive $158 million.
(Notice given 24 September 2008)
That this House:
1. Acknowledges that schools in the Port Macquarie region have long felt the brunt of the State-wide $82.6 million school maintenance funding backlog.
2. Notes that schools in the Port Macquarie region have a history of maintenance problems including Coopernook Public School and Hastings Public School which has a chequered history of leaking roofs and rotting carpets.
3. Condemns the Government for its failure to successfully implement its Demountables Replacement Program in Port Macquarie with Tacking Point High School featuring in the top 25 schools in New South Wales with the highest number of demountables, 14.
4. Notes students are learning in cramped, uncomfortable and temporary conditions, and the Government is not hearing their concerns.
(Notice given 24 September 2008)
263. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the extreme vulnerability suffered by the homeless in our society, and the hundreds of homeless located in the Hornsby electorate.
2. Notes the lack of Government support and Government provided services for the homeless in the Hornsby electorate.
3. Congratulates the work of St Vincent de Paul and the Salvation Army in the Hornsby area.
4. Calls on the Government to improve services for the homeless in the Hornsby electorate.
(Notice given 24 September 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that the Department of Lands has acted negligently in dealing with the proposal to reopen the North Shore Quarry in Port Macquarie.
2. Condemns the Department of Lands for failing to carry out a substantial environmental study or proper environment impact assessment on the unique and populous colony of the Green and Golden Bell Frogs in Port Macquarie.
3. Condemns the Department of Lands for deciding to construct the artificial breeding ponds in an almost uninhabitable environment, which may have potential devastating impacts on the frogs’ survival.
(Notice given 24 September 2008)
265. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that many young people in Port Macquarie are desperately concerned that the Switch Sk8park will close in 5 weeks time for a two year period due to the impending sale of land currently housing the Coast Side Church run Sk8park.
2. Calls on the Government to provide a 1000sqm space at an affordable rent in central Port Macquarie to enable a temporary Sk8park to operate over the next two years.
(Notice given 24 September 2008)
266. Ms BEREJIKLIAN to move—
That this House opposes the introduction of any new fees, charges and taxes on commuter carparking.
(Notice given 24 September 2008)
That this House:
1. Welcomes the fact that 2009 will see the first year 11 students at Jindabyne Central School.
2. Congratulates all staff, students and the school community who have worked so hard to achieve public secondary education in Jindabyne.
3. Notes that over the 15 years they held the Monaro seat, The Nationals failed to deliver secondary education in Jindabyne.
(Notice given 25 September 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the Government’s neglect of the historic East Kempsey Public School, including rundown toilets and canteen, 25 year old demountables and lack of a school hall.
2. Calls on the Minister for Education to urgently address these pressing needs.
(Notice given 25 September 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the Leader of The Nationals’ public statement that he would run for the Federal seat of Lynne if he was promised a senior front bench position or the leadership.
2. Notes that his plea for personal advancement was rejected by the Federal Nationals and regrets the fact that The Nationals and the people of Oxley have been left as a second choice.
(Notice given 25 September 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the continued commitment of the members of the Berrima District Credit Union Children’s Foundation to raise money to upgrade the children’s ward at Bowral Hospital.
2. Notes that, despite a commitment from the previous Health Minister that construction of the children’s ward will commence later in 2008, tenders for the work have yet to be finalised.
3. Seeks a commitment from the Government that the promised funding will not be part of the new and inexperienced Treasurer’s slash and burn process.
(Notice given 25 September 2008)
That this House:
1. Welcomes the fact that the 2008 Country Labor Conference is being held in Port Macquarie, which follows on from previous Country Labor Conferences in Queanbeyan, Cooma, Dubbo, Bathurst and Sussex Inlet, and shows once again that Country Labor invests in and best represents Country NSW.
2. Notes the contrast with The Nationals who held their last conference in Kirribilli and continue to hold their National conference in a major city instead of a regional centre.
(Notice given 25 September 2008)
272. Mr J.H. TURNER to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the Government’s failure to further the plan of management for the Crown Land areas between Crowdy Head and Harrington in the Port Macquarie region.
2. Calls on the Government to inform the local community of the current status of the plans for future management of this area (including the timeframes), and to outline what the Department of Lands is doing about the lack of access to recreational facilities, which is currently inhibiting people’s ability to utilise the area.
(Notice given 25 September 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the parlous state of Bowral Public School and the school community’s increasing concern that the school is unsuitable and unsafe for staff and children.
2. Notes the school community’s decision to move to a new site at Retford Road capable of supporting the school’s growing number of stude Notes the school community’s decision to move to a new site at Retford Road capable of supporting the school’s growing number of students.
3. Condemns the Government for failing to provide the school community with any indication of its long term plans for the school and the subsequent denial of certainty to the community.
4. Condemns the Government for not allowing the school to move to Retford Road and to provide adequate resources from the sale of the existing site as initially promised.
(Notice given 25 September 2008)
274. Mr CONSTANCE to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the lack of carparking at Mogo Public School putting young lives at risk as pupils are dropped off before and after school.
2. Notes the lack of action by the Minister for Roads who was made aware of this dangerous situation in the Parliament last year.
3. Calls on the Government to build the carpark immediately.
(Notice given 25 September 2008)
275. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Committee of the 2008 Hornsby Kuring-gai Relay for Life under the chairmanship of Ben Power and the guidance of the Cancer Council NSW representative Rosemary Moore, on a very successful relay held over 18 and 19 October 2008.
2. Notes the participation of almost 60 teams and the total of over $110,000 raised for the fight against cancer.
3. Notes with gratitude the permission of Hornsby Shire Council to use Rofe Park which has become the home of the Relay for Life.
4. Notes the generosity of local residents and others along with service clubs and area organisations that enabled the relay to achieve the fundraising record and provide recreation and food for the participant teams.
(Notice given 21 October 2008)
276. Mr KHOSHABA to move—
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Government for ensuring that the building of new school halls and gymnasiums are not delayed by unnecessary red tape.
2. Acknowledges that the Government’s decisive action will enable new school buildings that the community wants to be approved in as little as 10 days.
(Notice given 21 October 2008)
277. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House calls on the Government to reinstate all Country Area Program funding grants for schools in the Burrinjuck electorate.
(Notice given 21 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that the surf life saving season has commenced with flag raising ceremonies across New South Wales.
2. Acknowledges the important role volunteer surf lifesaving organisations play in keeping the beaches safe for all of us.
3. Congratulates the Government for its ongoing commitment to surf lifesaving in New South Wales, and in particular the grant of $350,000 for the Shellharbour Surf Life Saving Club to build a training and education facility for their volunteers.
(Notice given 21 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that the recently announced award of the Federal Government tender to upgrade FA18 Hornets to BAE Systems at Williamtown will lead to the termination of employment of current Boeing workers at Williamtown.
2. Notes that the terminated Boeing workers have rare and unique skills that cannot be lost to the New South Wales aviation industry.
3. Calls on the Minister for Planning and the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment to accelerate the rezoning of the “Defence and Airport Related Employment Zone” at Williamtown to encourage employment opportunities in the aviation industry for those Boeing workers who will not find employment with BAE systems.
(Notice given 21 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Welcomes the reopening of the birthing unit at Wyong Hospital.
2. Acknowledges the community’s support for the midwifery led model, which will operate from there.
3. Acknowledges the hardworking midwives and staff of the Wyong birthing unit for their commitment to both the new model and the Wyong community.
4. Congratulates Valyrie Painter, winner of the NSW Midwife of the Year (2008) who is part of the Wyong service.
(Notice given 21 October 2008)
281. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes with concern the increase in break and enter and steal afflicting families of Indian descent in the Hornsby area and other regions in the metropolitan area.
2. Calls on the Minister for Police to put in place protocols that will allay the concerns suffered by Indian families who have been victims of these crimes as well as those who fear they will be future victims.
3. Calls on the Minister for Police to provide whatever resources are necessary to apprehend the perpetrators of these crimes.
(Notice given 21 October 2008)
That this House congratulates the Government on its commitment to South Coast roads.
(Notice given 21 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Acknowledges the outstanding academic success of Killara High School over the past decade.
2. Supports increased funding for much-needed capital upgrades at Killara High School.
(Notice given 21 October 2008)
That this House congratulates the Government for the very popular and successful school holiday skateboard clinic held by Wallsend and Maryland Neighbourhood centre, launched by the Minister for Youth.
(Notice given 21 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes with concern the Government’s failure to deliver a new ambulance station to the growing community of Nelson Bay as promised.
2. Notes the findings of the inquiry into the management and operations of the Ambulance Service of NSW, that the proposed site for a new ambulance station in Nelson Bay is not the best solution.
3. Calls on the Government to adopt recommendation 38 of the inquiry to review the proposed site for the new Nelson Bay ambulance station.
4. Calls on the Government to commit to building the promised ambulance station as a priority.
(Notice given 21 October 2008)
286. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the successful season accomplished by the Hornsby Heights Netball Club.
2. Congratulates Mr Ron Barnes on many years of skilful guidance as the Club Chair.
3. Congratulates the parents, players, coaches, umpires, managers, volunteers and sponsors for supporting the club over 2008.
(Notice given 21 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Bathurst community for their support over the years in providing cancer care services at Daffodil Cottage.
2. Congratulates the Premier and the Minister for Health for their unequivocal support for the current method of delivering cancer care services at Daffodil Cottage, particularly the individual treatment rooms.
(Notice given 22 October 2008)
288. Mrs HANCOCK to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the outstanding efforts of 14 year old Culburra Beach surfer Tyler Wright in winning the Beachley Classic at Manly Beach in October 2008.
2. Calls on the Minister for Sport to consider how the profile and support for female surfers in New South Wales might be enhanced.
3. Supports the efforts of the Member for Manly in establishing appropriate recognition for Layne Beachley by way of a statue at Manly Beach.
(Notice given 22 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that with summer approaching we will have more frequent storm events.
2. Recognises the hard work that the State Emergency Service performs in protecting and assisting our community during severe storm events.
3. Congratulates the many volunteers who make up our State Emergency Services
4. Congratulates the Government for its ongoing support for the State Emergency Service in particular the allocation of $33,585 for a new cab for the Shellharbour area.
(Notice given 22 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that the Government and the Minister for Health are making Tumut residents wait between 10 to 15 years for construction to start on a new hospital.
2. Notes the Government’s questionable actions in reclassifying Tumut Hospital from ‘average’ to ‘good’.
3. Condemns the Government and the Minister for Health for leading Tumut residents to believe a decision would be made by 2006 and the new hospital completed by 2012.
4. Condemns the Government for neglecting to provide proper services for regional areas.
(Notice given 22 October 2008)
291. Mrs HANCOCK to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that the USA and Canada recognise 15 October each year as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
2. Notes the efforts of South Coast resident Nicole Ballinger to effect a similar Remembrance Day in New South Wales and Australia.
3. Calls on the Government to give consideration to recognising an annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, (preferably 15 October), in New South Wales.
(Notice given 22 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes the Auditor General’s finding that “compared to 10 years ago, the Government has spent over three times more money on improving literacy and numeracy yet there has been little real improvement with our children”.
2. Condemns the Government for its failure to address disadvantage by widening the achievement gap between students from metropolitan areas compared to Aboriginal, country and non-English speaking background students.
(Notice given 22 October 2008)
293. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that CanTeen is celebrating Bandana Day on 24 October 2008.
2. Congratulates CanTeen on supporting young people aged 12-24 years living with cancer.
3. Remembers Katrina a Hornsby resident and ambassador for CanTeen who died of cancer following a courageous fight.
4. Calls on the Government to maintain and enhance frontline cancer services.
(Notice given 23 October 2008)
294. Mrs PALUZZANO to move—
That this House:
1. Acknowledges the creation of the Office of the Hawkesbury/Nepean River which will be based in Penrith and the investment of $29 million for weir improvements along the river system.
2. Congratulates the Government for working with the local MPs and local councils irrespective of Party affiliation to improve our river system.
(Notice given 23 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that Macksville High School has as its feeder areas Bowraville and Nambucca Heads both of which have been identified by Professor Tony Vinson as two of the most 30 disadvantaged areas in New South Wales.
2. Acknowledges the outstanding efforts of teachers and parents at Macksville High School in addressing student disadvantage issues.
3. Notes with concern the withdrawal of essential funding under the Priority Schools Program from Macksville High School.
4. Supports the immediate reinstatement of the Priority Schools Program to Macksville High School.
(Notice given 23 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Government and the Minister for Planning on the recent release of the population and household projections for the Wollongong region for 2036.
2. Acknowledges that the projections set a big challenge for local and state planners with Wollongong’s population expected to increase by 22 per cent from 278,000 in 2006 to 339,000 by 2036.
3. Notes the projections will help to inform the Government’s medium and long term plans on infrastructure and service needs for the futu Notes the projections will help to inform the Government’s medium and long term plans on infrastructure and service needs for the future.
4. Condemns the Opposition on their continued failure to plan for the future of regional areas such as Wollongong and the Illawarra.
(Notice given 23 October 2008)
297. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the significant and often superhuman contribution that carers make to not only their loved ones but also to the wider community.
2. Welcomes Carers Week as a recognition of this contribution.
(Notice given 23 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that 1 October marks the official commencement of the bushfire season.
2. Recognises the hard work that the Rural Fire Service performs in protecting our community from the dangers bushfires pose.
3. Congratulates the many volunteers that make up our Rural Fire Brigades.
4. Congratulates the Government for its ongoing support for the Rural Fire Service.
(Notice given 23 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that Pittwater Council, the National Trust, the NSW Heritage Council and the Australian Institute of Architects have all declared Currawong Beach to be a heritage site which should immediately be placed on the State Heritage Register and the National Heritage List in its entirety.
2. Calls on the Government to take immediate steps to place Currawong Beach in its entirety on the State Heritage Register.
3. Calls on the Government to ensure that Currawong Beach is protected from residential subdivision or other inappropriate development.
(Notice given 23 October 2008)
300. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the low availability of crisis and refuge accommodation in the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai area.
2. Calls on the Government to allocate funding to this area so that access is improved for such accommodation.
(Notice given 23 October 2008)
301. Mrs PALUZZANO to move—
That this House:
1. Congratulates all the hard-working volunteers who work in the Penrith electorate to make our community a great place to live.
2. Acknowledges that there are several issues and challenges which volunteers and volunteer organisations face.
3. Congratulates the Minister for Volunteering for visiting Penrith recently to hold a volunteering forum and meet with local volunteers.
(Notice given 23 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that the electorate of Tamworth has the highest number of licensed sporting shooters in New South Wales.
2. Congratulates all sporting shooters on their responsible attitude to the use of firearms.
3. Notes the threat from the New South Wales State Leader from The Nationals, to shoot the Federal Liberal MP Mr Alby Schultz.
4. Notes the devastation caused in Australian society when firearms have been used in an irresponsible manner.
5. Condemns the New South Wales State Leader of The Nationals’ irresponsible threats.
6. Calls on the New South Wales Leader of the Opposition to instruct The Nationals Leader to undertake an anger management course.
(Notice given 23 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Government and the Minister for Ports and Waterways on the introduction of cutting edge reforms to drive innovative and low-cost solutions to supply chain issues and maximise the amount of trade passing through our ports.
2. Acknowledges the Government’s recognition of the importance of looking well into the future when planning for major port infrastructure developments in this State.
3. Recognises that the legislation will be beneficial to Port Kembla which is located in the electorate of Wollongong and which has, so far, seen $167 million in significant investment, thanks to the Government.
(Notice given 23 October 2008)
304. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the very steep stairs leading to the Hawkesbury River Railway Station, Brooklyn.
2. Notes the unanswered inquiries relating to the legality of the height and proportions of these stairs.
3. Acknowledges concerns of local residents particularly older people and those with young children.
4. Urges the Government to increase expenditure on improving access so that an underpass can be constructed at the station.
(Notice given 23 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes that in August 2008 the Minister for Lands made available $250,000 to Gosford City Council for essential dredging to be carried out in Brisbane Water.
2. Notes that to date Gosford City Council has not accepted this offer.
3. Calls on Gosford City Councillors to cease procrastinating and accept the offer forthwith.
(Notice given 23 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Government and the Motor Accident Authority of New South Wales on the recent opening of the purpose built Illawarra Brain Injury Service at Port Kembla Hospital.
2. Acknowledges that traumatic brain injuries affect around 7,800 people in New South Wales each year, with almost 1400 coming from the Illawarra since 1993.
3. Congratulates the Illawarra Brain Injury Service management and staff on their outstanding provision of comprehensive rehabilitation via individual or group programs for clients aged between 5 and 65 years and their carers.
(Notice given 23 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Minister for Tourism for the allocation of $3,000 to assist in promoting the forthcoming Brisbane Water Oyster Festival.
2. Notes that this festival is now in its eighth year, is of regional importance and attracts over 20,000 people.
3. Notes that the Oyster Festival Ball makes a significant contribution to the Cancer Council of New South Wales, and has raised $127,000 over the past three years for the New South Wales Cancer Council.
4. Acknowledges the contribution which this festival makes to the Central Coast economy.
(Notice given 23 October 2008)
308. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the excellent work and dedicated members of Soroptimist International Region of NSW Inc, and more specifically Hornsby Soroptimist.
2. Congratulates the Region in celebrating 60 years of existence.
(Notice given 28 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Welcomes the announcement of 630 new selective school places at 14 comprehensive high schools across the State, including New South Wales’ first virtual selective class.
2. Acknowledges that Gorokan High School in the Wyong electorate will receive 60 new places under the program.
3. Congratulates the Government on expanding the suite of programs available to gifted and talented students in New South Wales public schools.
(Notice given 28 October 2008)
310. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the work of St John’s Uniting Church in Wahroonga and surrounding churches for the “The Dish” project.
2. Congratulates the “The Dish” committee and volunteers for taking the van to Hornsby pool each Friday evening to feed the homeless in the Hornsby area.
3. Calls on the Government to do more for homeless people.
(Notice given 28 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Welcomes the injection by the State Government of $6.7 million in funding for volunteer groups to cover the rising cost of petrol.
2. Notes that this extra funding will assist volunteer organisations, such as Meals on Wheels, maintain or improve the services they provide.
3. Commends the Government for recognising the invaluable role played by volunteer groups in our community and the effects that rising fuel costs have on their ability to deliver services to those in need.
(Notice given 28 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Acknowledges the launch of the new website huntercruise.com.au designed to promote the Hunter Region to the world of international cruise shipping.
2. Acknowledges the port of Newcastle as a gateway for Hunter tourism experiences including wine country, Lake Macquarie, coastal beaches and heritage attractions.
3. Congratulates the partners from local government, Hunter Tourism and the Newcastle Port Corporation for supporting this initiative.
(Notice given 28 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Welcomes the official opening of the new Warnervale Public School by the Minister for Education.
2. Notes that this school was built under the successful Public Private Partnership Project.
3. Notes that this is the second new school completed in the Wyong electorate since 2005 providing excellent facilities for local students.
4. Congratulates Warnervale Public School on 50 years of outstanding public education.
(Notice given 28 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Commends the Government for the successful clean up of the Hawkesbury River’s 400 hectares of oyster farms, following the 2004 outbreak of the QX virus.
2. Notes that the clean up was part of a three year $3.1 million program that resulted in the removal of more than 8,000 tonnes of dead oyster waste material from the estuary.
3. Congratulates the Government for recognising the importance of the Hawkesbury River as the State’s third largest production area for Sydney rock oysters.
(Notice given 28 October 2008)
315. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that the Member for Burrinjuck made representations regarding Mr Colin McGorman of Darbys Falls on 6 August 2007 in relation to his driver’s licence and that her office has telephoned successive Ministers for Roads on seven separate occasions requesting a reply to the letter, but has received nothing more than an acknowledgement to the original correspondence.
2. Notes the extreme delay by Ministers, particularly successive Ministers for Roads, in responding to the concerns of citizens in the State of New South Wales.
(Notice given 29 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes Police communications centres in Tamworth and Wagga Wagga VKG provide frontline services with local knowledge.
2. Notes that the Government has earmarked communications centres in Wagga Wagga and Tamworth for closure.
3. Calls on the Minister for Police to reject plans to centralise Police communications centres in New South Wales to Newcastle, Sydney and Wollongong.
4. Condemns the Government for its anti-rural and regional policies and its attack on valuable frontline staff in Wagga Wagga and Tamworth.
(Notice given 29 October 2008)
317. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the extraordinary damage that can be caused to the livelihoods of farmers as a result of hailstorms, fire, drought, pestilence and other exceptional circumstances.
2. Notes the loss sustained by the farmers involved and Australian consumers when foods are destroyed as a result of these exceptional circumstances.
3. Calls on the Government to recognise that farmers often budget for a failed season one out of five years and that they need assistance to get back on track when there is a high rate of crop failure due to fire, hail, drought, or pestilence.
(Notice given 29 October 2008)
318. Mrs SKINNER to move—
That this House calls on the Government to honour its commitment to the Member for Blue Mountains and local residents that the maternity unit at Blue Mountains Hospital will remain open permanently.
(Notice given 29 October 2008)
319. Mrs PALUZZANO to move—
That this House:
1. Congratulates the World Masters Games for its successful “One Year to Go “ campaign launch.
2. Acknowledges the Government’s support of the Games through its commitment of $8.5 million.
3. Notes that the Games are expected to bring over 25,000 visitors to New South Wales.
4. Congratulates the Games’ focus on Western Sydney with competition and social activity being held throughout the region.
(Notice given 30 October 2008)
320. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the unfortunate existence of domestic violence throughout all socio-economic groups.
2. Notes the upcoming 16 day event associated with the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November 2008, known as “White Ribbon Day’.
3. Congratulates the Hornsby Kuring-gai Domestic Violence Network on the extensive work done in this area.
4. Calls on the Government to adopt a Domestic Violence Homicide Review Board.
(Notice given 30 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Government for its completion of stages 1, 2 and 3 of State Highway 23 more commonly know as the Inner City Bypass.
2. Notes that the bypass has been warmly welcomed by the citizens of the Hunter who look forward to stage 4, the highway extension, from Shortland to Sandgate.
(Notice given 30 October 2008)
322. Ms HODGKINSON to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the failure of the Minister for Roads to provide a reply to Mr Alan McClure of Cootamundra to correspondence dated 11 February 2008, Mr Fred Hill of Cootamundra to correspondence dated 24 August 2007, Mr Charles Francis of Forbes to correspondence dated 24 August 2007, and Mr and Mrs Victor Burman of Young to correspondence dated 19 February 2008.
2. Calls on the Premier to direct all Ministers to answer correspondence in a timely manner.
(Notice given 30 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates Berkeley Public School, Berkeley West Public School, Illawarra Sports High, Mt Kembla Public School and Mt St Thomas Public School on their receipt of a Gold Medal in the Premier’s Sporting Challenge.
2. Acknowledges the dedicated effort of all students who participated in the challenge to get more physically active.
3. Recognises the importance of daily physical activity as the foundation for a healthy long life.
4. Welcomes the Government’s commitment of $50 million to reinvigorate sport and physical activity in public schools
(Notice given 30 October 2008)
324. Mrs HANCOCK to move—
That this House:
1. Notes that the Federal Government has finally recognised the contributions and sacrifices of Australians in post-armistice Korea between 1953 and 1956.
2. Notes that approximately 3,000 veterans who served in Korea between 1953 and 1956 will receive the Australian General Service Medal-Korea and Return Active Service Badge.
3. Calls on the State Government to ensure that the proposed Korean War Memorial at Moore Park appropriately recognises that veterans served their country and lost their lives in Korea between 1950 and 1956, as has now been recognised by the Federal Government.
4. Congratulates South Coast resident Bob Morris for his tireless advocacy on behalf of Korean War veterans for the past 5 years, 9 months and 22 days, which resulted in this long overdue decision.
(Notice given 30 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Kenny Street Children’s Centre on their upcoming 30 year anniversary.
2. Acknowledges the outstanding care the Centre has provided to children of families in Wollongong and the Illawarra over the last 30 years.
3. Recognises the continuing dedication of the staff and Illawarra Children’s Services to the growth and development of our future generations.
(Notice given 30 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Notes with concern the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment’s dismissal of the environmental degradation of the Myall River in Port Stephens.
2. Condemns the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment for refusing to acknowledge the need for urgent action to fix the river, for the sake of the environment, the local community and the local fishing and tourism industries.
3. Calls on the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment to visit the Myall River in Port Stephens to see the extremely unhealthy state of the river.
4. Calls on the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment to commit to urgent action to fix the river, rather than continuing to monitor the situation.
5. Recognises the petition of 3160 concerned residents of the Port Stephens electorate calling for urgent Government intervention.
(Notice given 30 October 2008)
That this House:
1. Congratulates the Government on the success of its $1.8 million dollar cervical cancer awareness campaign “Don’t Just Sit There”.
2. Notes that figures released indicate more than 60% of women or 1,170 women aged over 20 in New South Wales are having a pap smear every two years.
3. Acknowledges the importance of the campaign being promoted in a number of languages to cater to culturally diverse and Aboriginal women.
4. Encourages all women to see their doctor and have regular pap smears, as early detection saves lives.
(Notice given 30 October 2008)
328. Mrs HOPWOOD to move—
That this House:
1. Notes the local Hornsby electorate business “Cartoscope” of Salisbury Road, Hornsby, and its production of excellent maps covering a large variety of areas.
2. Congratulates “Cartoscope” on its “mobility maps” designed to assist people with a disability to access tourist and other areas.
3. Notes the contribution of the availability of these maps to tourism generally.
(Notice given 30 October 2008)
ORDERS OF THE DAY (Committee Reports)—
1. Report of the Standing Committee on Natural Resource Management (Climate Change) entitled “Conference Report, 13th Annual Conference of Public Works and Environment Committees of Australian Parliaments 2008”, Report No. 54/02, dated September 2008 (tabled 24 September 2008; postponed 24 October 2008).
2. Report of the Legislation Review Committee entitled “Legislation Review Digest No. 12 of 2008”, dated 28 October 2008 (tabled 28 October 2008).
RUSSELL D. GROVE PSM
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
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Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales