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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Tuesday 21 June 2005
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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Tuesday 21 June 2005
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PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
2003-05
FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-THIRD PARLIAMENT
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QUESTIONS
AND
ANSWERS
No. 138
TUESDAY 21 JUNE 2005
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(The Questions and Answers Paper is published for each sitting day and will contain, by number and title, all unanswered questions, together with questions to which answers have been received on the previous sitting day and any new questions. Consequently the full text of any question will be printed only twice: when notice is given; and, when answered.)
Q. & A. No. 131
(Including Question Nos 4107 to 4140) | 28 June 2005 |
Q. & A. No. 132
(Including Question Nos 4141 to 4173) | 29 June 2005 |
Q. & A. No. 133
(Including Question Nos 4174 to 4214) | 30 June 2005 |
Q. & A. No. 134
(Including Question Nos 4215 to 4232) | 1 July 2005 |
Q. & A. No. 135
(Including Question Nos 4233 to 4268) | 12 July 2005 |
Q. & A. No. 136
(Including Question Nos 4269 to 4301) | 13 July 2005 |
Q. & A. No. 137
(Including Question Nos 4302 to 4358) | 14 July 2005 |
Q. & A. No. 138
(Including Question Nos 4359 to 4384) | 15 July 2005 |
Notice of Question given on the date shown
24 MAY 2005
(Paper No. 131)
4107 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION—Ms Berejiklian to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—
4108 CORONIAL INQUEST—MEMBERS CORRESPONDENCE—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Health—
4109 POLICE RESOURCES—NAMBUCCA SHIRE—Mr Stoner to Minister for Police—
4110 PACIFIC HIGHWAY BYPASS—KEMPSEY—Mr Stoner to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4111 FITTED INTERLOCK DEVICES—Mr Stoner to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4112 EVELEIGH WORKSHOP ACCOMMODATION—Mr Pringle to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—
4113 AIR COOLING INSTALLATION—Mr Pringle to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4114 PUBLIC SAFETY WINDSOR STATION—Mr Pringle to Minister for Transport—
4115 CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM—Mr Tink to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—
4116 PLEA BARGAINS—Mr Tink to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—
4117 TICKET PRICE—Mr Kerr to Minister for Transport—
4118 COMMUTER PARKING—Mr Kerr to Minister for Transport—
4119 COAL FIRED POWER—Mr Kerr to Premier, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship—
4120 MORGAN'S LOOKOUT SALT INTERCEPTION SITE—Mr Aplin to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—
4121 DRUGS AND COMMUNITY ACTION STRATEGY OFFICE—ALBURY—Mr Aplin to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer and Vice President of the Executive Council—
4122 STAMP DUTY ON PROPERTY PURCHASE—Mr Aplin to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
4123 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING SALES—Mr Amery to Minister for Housing—
4124 BIDWILL SALES—Mr Amery to Minister for Housing—
4125 TRAIN DRIVERS—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
4126 RAIL PASSENGER JOURNEYS—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
4127 SYDNEY BUSES—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
4128 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS LINE RAIL CUTS—Ms Seaton to Minister for Transport—
4129 TAREE BREASTSCREEN MOBILE UNIT—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Health—
4130 WATER RATE CHARGES INCREASE—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
4131 CORRESPONDENCE—MR JOHN WILKSHIRE—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Lands—
4132 MEDIAN STRIPS—Mrs Hopwood to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4133 POLICE LEAVE—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Police—
4134 MENTAL HEALTH BEDS—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Health—
4135 ROADS AND TRAFFIC AUTHORITY SURVEYS—Mr Roberts to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4136 RTA PLATES—Mr Roberts to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4137 MISUSE OF BUS/TAXI LANES—Mr Roberts to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4138 POLICE NUMBERS —Mr Cansdell to Minister for Police—
4139 YAMBA POLICE STATION—Mr Cansdell to Minister for Police—
4140 INCREASED INMATE PLACES—Mr Cansdell to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—
25 MAY 2005
(Paper No. 132)
4141 SECOND CROSSING—CLARENCE RIVER—Mr Cansdell to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4142 CATERING SERVICES—Mr Stoner to Minister for Health—
4143 INMATES CONDITION/TREATMENT—Mr Stoner to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—
4144 BRISBANE-SYDNEY XPT SERVICE—Mr Stoner to Minister for Transport—
4145 RAIL CLEARWAYS PROJECT—Mr Pringle to Minister for Transport—
4146 RECOGNITION—MR ALFRED THOMAS PHILPOTT—Mr Pringle to Minister for Transport—
4147 NEW SUBURBAN CARRIAGES—Mr Pringle to Minister for Transport—
4148 DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS—Mr Maguire to Minister for Health—
4149 HOME BUILDING TRADE—Mr Maguire to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—
4150 LIFE EDUCATION NSW FUNDING—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Health—
4151 LIFE EDUCATION FUNDING—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4152 RAILCORP APPRENTICESHIPS—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
4153 CLEARWAYS PROJECT—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
4154 CITYRAIL TICKET SALES—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
4155 HOME SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER POSITIONS—Mrs Skinner to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4156 GOVERNMENT SCHOOL RECORDS—Mrs Skinner to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4157 HAIRDRESSING APPRENTICES—Mr Page to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4158 HOMECARE SERVICE FEEDBACK—Mr Amery to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer and Vice President of the Executive Council—
4159 FUTURE ROAD UPGRADES—Mrs Hopwood to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4160 ANTI-TERRORIST PLANS—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Police, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Lands—
4161 TRAIN TIMETABLE CHANGES—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Transport—
4162 CRONULLA POLICE STATION—Mr Kerr to Minister for Police—
4163 MENTAL HEALTH BED NUMBERS—Mr Kerr to Minister for Health—
4164 MOTOR NEURON SYNDROME—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Health—
4165 BINALONG RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Transport—
4166 COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY CENTRES—Ms Hodgkinson to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer and Vice President of the Executive Council—
4167 MARULAN HEAVY VEHICLE CHECKING STATION—Ms Hodgkinson to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4168 PETROLEUM EXPLORATION LICENCE—Ms Moore to Minister for Mineral Resources—
4169 BULL BARS BAN—Ms Moore to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4170 PORT JACKSON HOUSING COMPANY—Ms Moore to Minister for Housing—
4171 GLENMORE ROAD PUBLIC SCHOOL—Ms Moore to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4172 KEY WORKER AFFORDABLE HOUSING—Ms Moore to Minister for Housing—
4173 AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS—Ms Moore to Minister for Housing—
26 MAY 2005
(Paper No. 133)
4174 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SOUTH CREEK WINDSOR—Mr Pringle to Premier, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship—
4175 SYDNEY WATER SUPPLY—Mr Pringle to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
4176 TRAFFIC LIGHT INSTALLATION—Mr Pringle to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4177 DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNCILS—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Health—
4178 SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
4179 PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Health—
4180 QUALIFIED BUILDER NUMBERS—Mr J.H. Turner to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—
4181 FIELD INSPECTOR NUMBERS—Mr J.H. Turner to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—
4182 POLICE ATTENDANCE STATISTICS —Mr Stoner to Minister for Police—
4183 AMBULANCE OFFICERS ATTENDANCE STATISTICS—Mr Stoner to Minister for Health—
4184 PACIFIC HIGHWAY PLANNED UPGRADE—Mr Stoner to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4185 SNOWFIELD EVENTS—Mr Crittenden to Minister for Police—
4186 TOUKLEY AMBULANCE STATION—Mr Crittenden to Minister for Health—
4187 TOUKLEY AMBULANCE SERVICE—Mr Crittenden to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer and Vice President of the Executive Council—
4188 GLOBAL FUNDING—Mrs Skinner to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4189 COMPENSATION PACKAGE—Mr Slack-Smith to Premier, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship—
4190 TUMUT RIVER—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Women—
4191 BATLOW MPS FUNDING—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Health—
4192 BARTON HIGHWAY ACCIDENTS—Ms Hodgkinson to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4193 HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION—Mr Slack-Smith to Minister for Health—
4194 LANE COVE TUNNEL—Ms Berejiklian to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4195 CHATSWOOD STATION LIFT—Ms Berejiklian to Minister for Transport—
4196 CALLER ESTATE—Ms Berejiklian to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
4197 ROOTY HILL SCHOOL LIBRARY—Mr Amery to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4198 COLYTON PRIMARY SCHOOL HALL—Mr Amery to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4199 YELGUN REST STOP—Mr Page to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4200 HEAVY VEHICLES—Mr Page to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4201 BUS SERVICES—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
4202 CITYRAIL ESCAPE PROCEDURES—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
4203 CITYRAIL SAFETY—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
4204 CARERS—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—
4205 COURT LIAISON OFFICER—Mrs Hopwood to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—
4206 GAMBLING COUNSELLING FUNDING—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for the Central Coast—
4207 RAIL DUPLICATION—Mr Kerr to Minister for Transport—
4208 HOSPITAL CATERING—Mr Kerr to Minister for Health—
4209 MUNICIPAL WASTE—Mr Richardson to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—
4210 COMMERCIAL WASTE—Mr Richardson to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—
4211 CONSTRUCTION WASTE—Mr Richardson to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—
4212 SECURITY GUARDS AND HANDGUNS—Ms Moore to Minister for Police—
4213 HANDGUN CONTROLS—Ms Moore to Minister for Police—
4214 FARE HARMONISATION—Mr Humpherson to Minister for Transport—
27 MAY 2005
(Paper No. 134)
4215 SYDNEY FERRIES DRUG TESTING—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
4216 CITYRAIL DRUG TESTING—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
4217 STATE TRANSIT DRUG TESTING—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
4218 PUMPOUT SUBSIDY—Mr Pringle to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
4219 PUMPOUT SUBSIDY—Mr Pringle to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—
4220 TEMPERATURE MONITORING STATION—Mr Pringle to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4221 COMPLAINT—FAIR TRADING—Mr J.H. Turner to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—
4222 PERSONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE—Mr J.H. Turner to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—
4223 ‘DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS’—Mr J.H. Turner to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—
4224 REDEVELOPMENT PLANS—HAT HEAD— Mr Stoner to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—
4225 FLUORIDATION—KEMPSEY—Mr Stoner to Minister for Health—
4226 TOWNSHIP—SOUTH WEST ROCKS—Mr Stoner to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—
4227 DORMANT ACCOUNTS—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Lands—
4228 PATIENT NUMBERS—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Health—
4229 OCCUPANCY RATE—HORNSBY HOSPITAL—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Health—
4230 BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY INDEX (BASIX)—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—
4231 PURCHASE OF LAND—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
4232 CROOKWELL HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Health—
7 JUNE 2005
(Paper No. 135)
4233 STOCK FEED FREIGHT—Ms Hodgkinson to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4234 GOULBURN RAILWAY WORKSHOP VISIT—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Transport—
4235 TOURISM MANAGER—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Women—
4236 INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Health—
4237 REPORT INTO SERIOUS DEATH IN THE WORKPLACE—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Health—
4238 ROAD MAINTENANCE—MAROOTA—Mr Pringle to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4239 SAFETY HAZARD—OLD NORTHERN ROAD—Mr Pringle to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4240 CROWN LAND PURCHASE—WATER ONLY ACCESS—Mr Pringle to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Lands—
4241 CHILD PORNOGRAPHY POSSESSION CHARGES—Mr Stoner to Minister for Police—
4242 F3 EXPENDITURE—BRANXTON LINK—Mr Stoner to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4243 BROKE VILLAGE WATER SUPPLY—Mr Stoner to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
4244 FLUORIDE AND FLUORIDATION—Mr Oakeshott to Minister for Health—
4245 YEAR OF THE LIFESAVER—Mr Oakeshott to Premier, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship—
4246 PRESCHOOLS REVIEW—Mr Oakeshott to Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—
4247 MOONEY CORRESPONDENCE—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Lands—
4248 NORTH SHORE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS—Mrs Skinner to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4249 NORTH SHORE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS —Mrs Skinner to Minister for Transport—
4250 NORTH SHORE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS—Mrs Skinner to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4251 RAILCORP MEDIA RELEASE—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
4252 BUS SERVICES—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
4253 WORKING GROUP INVESTIGATION—Mr Debnam to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—
4254 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ACCIDENTS—Mrs Hopwood to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4255 MOUNT COLAH TRAFFIC LIGHTS—Mrs Hopwood to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4256 HORNSBY TAFE—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4257 SAFETY HOUSE AND NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH—Mr Kerr to Minister for Police—
4258 SUTHERLAND HOSPITAL—Mr Kerr to Minister for Health—
4259 CRONULLA RAILWAY LINE TENDER—Mr Kerr to Minister for Transport—
4260 SAFETY HOUSE PROGRAMS—Mr Roberts to Minister for Police—
4261 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH PROGRAMS—Mr Roberts to Minister for Police—
4262 GLENNIES CREEK DAM—Mr Souris to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
4263 BURRENDONG DAM—Mr Souris to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
4264 GLENBAWN DAM—Mr Souris to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
4265 LOCAL AREA COMMANDS—Ms Seaton to Minister for Police—
4266 HEALTH—ALBURY WODONGA—Mr Aplin to Minister for Health—
4267 PUBLIC HOSPITAL PAYMENTS TO SPECIALISTS—Mr Aplin to Minister for Health—
4268 SURGEON CONTRACTS—ALBURY BASE HOSPITAL—Mr Aplin to Minister for Health—
8 JUNE 2005
(Paper No. 136)
4269 INSURANCE PROTECTION TAX ACT 2001—Mr Pringle to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
4270 ST ALBANS ROAD—ST ALBANS—Mr Pringle to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4271 BASIC SKILLS TESTING—Mr Oakeshott to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4272 RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION FORMULA RECOMMENDATIONS—Mr Oakeshott to Minister for Health—
4273 LICENSEES-IN-CHARGE OF REAL ESTATE AGENTS—Mr Oakeshott to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—
4274 CATCHMENT EXCAVATION—Mr Stoner to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
4275 CHILD PORNOGRAPHY POSSESSION CHARGES—Mr Stoner to Minister for Health—
4276 EXPECTED DIVIDENDS—STATE-OWNED CORPORATIONS—Mr Stoner to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
4277 ORAL HEALTH—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Health—
4278 NURSES OVERTIME PAYMENT—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Health—
4279 REGISTERED NURSES NUMBERS—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Health—
4280 PROJECT BUDGET ALLOCATION/TYPE—UPPER HUNTER—Mr Souris to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4281 KEEPIT DAM—Mr Souris to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
4282 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS—EDUCATION PORTFOLIO—Mr Slack-Smith to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4283 SAFETY STATISTICS—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
4284 381 BUS SERVICE—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
4285 CONFIDENTIAL SAFETY INFORMATION REPORTING SCHEME—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
4286 VALUER FEES—Ms Hodgkinson to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—
4287 NAMING OF FERRIES—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Transport—
4288 INFRINGEMENT NOTICE—Ms Hodgkinson to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
4289 TRAILER DEALER COMPLAINT—Mr J.H. Turner to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—
4290 SOMMERS FLOAT—Mr J.H. Turner to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—
4291 WOLLONGONG CONSERVATORIUM—Mrs Skinner to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4292 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS—BANKSTOWN—Mrs Skinner to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4293 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS—AUBURN—Mrs Skinner to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4294 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS—ALBURY—Mr Aplin to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4295 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS—BALLINA—Mr Page to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4296 RAIL TICKETS—Mr Kerr to Minister for Transport—
4297 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS—CRONULLA—Mr Kerr to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4298 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS—CRONULLA—Mr Kerr to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4299 BICYCLE CYCLEWAYS—Mrs Hopwood to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4300 PACIFIC HIGHWAY TRAFFIC—Mrs Hopwood to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4301 HORNSBY FIRE UNITS—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Police, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Lands—
9 JUNE 2005
(Paper No. 137)
4302 WATER SUBSIDY PROGRAM—Mr Oakeshott to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
4303 FISHING LICENCES—Mr Oakeshott to Minister for Mineral Resources, representing the Minister for Primary Industries—
4304 INCOME TAX EQUIVALENTS—STATE OWNED CORPORATIONS—Mr Stoner to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
4305 DROUGHT ASSISTANCE—Mr Stoner to Minister for Mineral Resources, representing the Minister for Primary Industries—
4306 GOULBURN TO CAMDEN CYCLE CLASSIC—Ms Hodgkinson to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4307 SPORTS TOURISM—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Women—
4308 DROUGHT SUPPORT WORKER—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Mineral Resources, representing the Minister for Primary Industries—
4309 TICKET PRICES—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
4310 NEWCASTLE SYNAGOGUE—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—
4311 BUS LANES—Mr Debnam to Minister for Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
4312 RISK OF HARM REPORTS—24 HOUR—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—
4313 RISK OF HARM REPORTS—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—
4314 WORKING CHILDREN—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—
4315 STAFF STATISTICS—DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—
4316 CARE SERVICES—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—
4317 REPORT NUMBERS—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—
4318 STAFF STATISTICS—OFFICE OF CHILDREN'S GUARDIAN—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—
4319 RISK OF HARM REPORTS—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—
4320 RISK OF HARM REPORTS—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—
4321 WORKCOVERS NEW INVESTMENT BOARD—Mr O'Farrell to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer and Vice President of the Executive Council—
4322 CYCLEWAYS—CRONULLA—Mr Kerr to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4323 F3 STUDY—Mrs Hopwood to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
4324 AXLE SNAP—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Transport—
4325 HEALTH SERVICES FUNDING ALLOCATION—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Health—
4326 MULWALA SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT—Mr Aplin to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
4327 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM CONCESSIONS—Ms Moore to Minister for Transport—
4328 FACTORY COMMUNITY CENTRE PRE-SCHOOL—Ms Moore to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
4329 FACTORY COMMUNITY CENTRE PRESCHOOL—Ms Moore to Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—
4330 REFERN COURT—Ms Moore to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—
4331 LAND TAX/AFFORDABLE HOUSING—Ms Moore to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
4332 RACHEL FORSTER HOSPITAL SITE—Ms Moore to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
4333 RACHEL FORSTER HOSPITAL SITE—Ms Moore to Minister for Health—
4334 RESHAPING PUBLIC HOUSING—Ms Moore to Minister for Housing—
4335 WATER USAGE CHARGES—Ms Moore to Minister for Housing—
4336 NEW RAILWAY STATION—Ms Berejiklian to Minister for Transport—
4337 CHATSWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL—Ms Berejiklian to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4338 BRIDGEWAY HOUSE—Ms Berejiklian to Minister for Health—
4339 SENTINEL EVENTS REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORTS—Ms Berejiklian to Minister for Health—
4340 CHATSWOOD CBD—Ms Berejiklian to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—
4341 NEW TRAINS —Mr Amery to Minister for Transport—
4342 DAM CONSTRUCTION—Mr Amery to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
4343 REGIONAL PARKS—Mr Amery to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—
4344 RESPONSE TIMES—Mr Amery to Minister for Police, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Lands—
4345 MOUNT DRUITT HOUSE FIRES—Mr Amery to Minister for Police, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Lands—
4346 LAND DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYMENT—Mr Amery to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources —
4347 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS—BLACKTOWN—Mrs Skinner to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4348 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS—MANLY—Mrs Skinner to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4349 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS—BATHURST—Mrs Skinner to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4350 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS—BEGA—Mr Constance to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
4351 TRAIN FINE—Mr Constance to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
4352 NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE SERVICES RUNNING COSTS—Mr Constance to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—
4353 BALDWINS ROAD—Mr Constance to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Lands—
4354 QUAMMA AND CANDELO—Mr Constance to Minister for Police, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Lands—
4355 ROCKS CENTRE—Mr Constance to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—
4356 GREY ASBESTOS—Mr Constance to Premier, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship—
4357 CUTTAGEE LAKE CATCHMENTS—Mr Constance to Minister for Mineral Resources, representing the Minister for Primary Industries—
4358 DIRECTOR OF LIQUOR AND GAMING—Mr Crittenden to Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for the Central Coast—
10 JUNE 2005
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4359 CARAVAN REPLACEMENT—Mr J.H. Turner to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—
(1) Is the Minister aware of a matter before the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal concerning application: Mr Martin Ford in relation to the purchase and subsequent replacement of a caravan?
(2) Is the Minister aware that the faulty caravan purchased by Mr Ford was “lost” after it had been returned to the factory for a replacement?
(3) Can the Minister advise if this is an isolated case or if other caravans have been “lost” or not returned to other owners under similar circumstances from the same manufacturer?
(4) If so, how many other consumers are currently affected or still awaiting the return of their caravans?
(5) If so, what action has the Minister taken to assist, warn and prevent other consumers being affected?
4360 RESIDENTIAL PARKS ACT REVIEW REPORT—Mr J.H. Turner to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—
(1) When will the Minister act on recommendations and findings of the Residential Parks Act Review report tabled in the Parliament in December 2004?
(2) What action has the Minister taken to date in respect of the recommendations contained in that report?
4361 RETIREMENT VILLAGES ACT 1999—Mr J.H. Turner to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—
(1) When will the Minister act on recommendations contained in the Retirement Villages Act 1999 report tabled in the Parliament in March 2005?
(2) What action and consultation will occur in relation to the recommendations contained in the report?
4362 WATER QUALITY—Mr Pringle to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
In view of the 50 per cent reduction in environmental flows available to the Hawkesbury River and the fact that approximately 54,000 residents utilise water drawn directly from the river, what additional drinking water monitoring is proposed at the North Richmond plant to ensure the heath and safety of residents?
4363 HAWKESBURY RIVER —Mr Pringle to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
In view of the 50 per cent reduction in environmental water flows to the Hawkesbury River, does the Government propose to:
(a) Increase water quality monitoring?
(b) Purchase a weed harvester to combat the likely outbreak of salvinia?
(c) Take measures to support the Hawkesbury prawn and fishing industries?
(d) Upgrade the standard of effluent discharge from the sewerage treatment plants?
4364 WATER QUALITY MONITORING—Mr Pringle to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
What are the locations of the water quality monitoring points for the Hawkesbury River and its tributaries?
4365 ROUSE HILL POLICE STATION—Mr Pringle to Minister for Police—
With the massive increase in population growth in the Rouse Hill district and North-Western Sydney in general, when does the Minister propose to establish a permanent police presence in the area?
4366 BUS SERVICES—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
In relation to bus services:
(1) How many complaints were received about 382 bus services in 2004?
(2) How many of these complaints related to 382 buses that were cancelled?
(3) How many of these complaints related to 382 buses that were late?
(4) How many of these complaints related to 382 buses that were fully loaded and unable to pick up passengers?
(5) How many complainants stated that they had waited for more than 30 minutes for a 382 bus?
(6) How many complainants stated that they had waited for more than 45 minutes for a 382 bus?
(7) How many complainants stated that this problem was an ongoing concern, with buses regularly late or cancelled?
(8) What causes of delays and cancellations were identified when these complaints were investigated?
(9) What action was taken in response to these complaints?
(10) What action has the Government taken to ensure the 382 bus service is reliable and meets demand?
4367 FISHERMEN'S SAFETY—Mr Richardson to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—
What steps are you taking to ensure that fishermen’s safety is not compromised by the restrictions imposed on them by the new Lord Howe Island Marine Park, which are causing tourists to fish under unsafe weather conditions or miss out altogether?
4368 FISHING PROMOTION—Mr Richardson to Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Women—
(1) Are you aware that, although your Department promotes fishing as a recreational activity to undertake on Lord Howe Island, the new Marine Park zonings mean that many tourists are unable to fish or put their lives at risk by fishing under unsafe weather conditions?
(2) What steps are being taking to ensure that tourists who want to go fishing are still encouraged to visit the island and catch fish when they are there?
(3) What steps have you taken to moderate the impact on the charter boat fishing industry on the island of prohibition on boats longer than 5 metres long anchoring in the lagoon?
4369 ELECTRICITY MARKET—Mr Richardson to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—
(1) How many residential customers have switched from Integral Energy to Energy Australia since the introduction of full contestability to the electricity market?
(2) How many business customers have switched from Integral Energy to Energy Australia since the introduction of full contestability to the electricity market?
(3) How many residential customers have switched from Energy Australia to Integral Energy since the introduction of full contestability to the electricity market?
(4) How many business customers have switched from Energy Australia to Integral Energy since the introduction of full contestability to the electricity market?
4370 PLACES OF WORSHIP—ATTACKS—Mr Debnam to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—
In relation to attacks on places of worship:
(1) Have there been any convictions for attacks on churches, synagogues, mosques or other places of worship in NSW in the last ten years?
(2) If so, in each case, what was the date and location of the attack and the date and the nature of the conviction?
4371 TRAVELLING TIMES—Mr Debnam to Minister for Transport—
In relation to travelling times:
(1) What will be the impact of the significant increases in traffic expected from the Cross City Tunnel through the suburbs of Glebe, Annandale and Paddington on bus travel times in those areas, especially the 433, 432 and all routes using the Anzac Bridge?
(2) Would a dedicated bus lane over the Anzac Bridge improve running times for bus services that travel to and from the CBD via the Anzac Bridge?
(3) Has the Department of Transport participated in any investigation of an outbound bus lane over the Anzac Bridge (to be conducted under the conditions of consent for approval of the Cross City Tunnel), and what are the outcomes of any such investigations?
(4) Does the Department of Transport support the provision of priority signalling for light rail services, as in other cities, to improve running times of services?
(5) Does the Department of Transport accept that an important way to improve average road speed for motorists is to lift the average speed of the public transport system?
(6) What impact will slowing of the rail timetable have on average road speeds?
4372 S41J REGISTERED CLUB ACT—Mr Crittenden to Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for the Central Coast—
Given your advice that “guidelines” for clubs produced by the Director of Liquor and Gaming only applied to agreements entered into for the disposal of land prior to the commencement date of the legislation and that since that date all clubs are required to strictly comply with the legislation (ref Q&A 4060):
(1) As s41J of the Registered Clubs Act commenced in March 2004 and the contractual agreement between Kalayla Pty Ltd and Belmont Golf Club was executed on 19 July 2004, why hasn’t the Director of Liquor and Gaming implemented the s41J provisions?
4373 RANDOM DRUG/BREATH TESTING—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Police—
(1) Is the Minister aware of the results of the Victorian trial of random drug/breath testing for drivers of heavy vehicles?
(2) If so, will he advise me what those results indicated?
(3) What is the current process under which NSW Police are able to conduct drug testing on a heavy-vehicle driver?
(4) How many tests, using the process in (3) above, were conducted in the past 12 months?
(5) How many of these tests were positive?
(6) What were the penalties given to those heavy-vehicle drivers who provided a positive drug test reading?
(7) Are NSW Police able to conduct tests on heavy-vehicle operators on a random basis?
(8) Is not, why not?
(9) Are there plans to introduce random drug testing of heavy vehicle drivers?
(10) Are there plans to introduce random drug/breath testing of heavy-vehicle drivers?
4374 TAXI RANKS IN CITY OF SYDNEY —Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Transport—
(1) (a) How many signposted taxi ranks exist in Sydney, within the approximate perimeters of Bathurst Street, Sussex Street, Macquarie Street and Circular Quay?
(a) What is the location of each of these signposted taxi ranks?
(2) (a) How many signposted taxi ranks exist in the Rocks area of Sydney?
(b) What is the location of each of these posted taxi ranks?
(3) Have you received any correspondence from the NSW Taxi Council Ltd or (b) any Taxi company or (c) Taxi operator or (d) member of the public requesting an increase in the number of taxi ranks in the Sydney CBD or The Rocks localities?
(4) Will he review the current number of signposted taxi ranks available in the Sydney CBD and the Rocks with a view to increasing the numbers?
4375 POLICE SERVICE ACT—Mr Oakeshott to Premier, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship—
(1) Do the provisions of the Police Service Act that deny senior police officers natural justice in cases of possible dismissal also apply to the public service generally?
(2) Is there concern that these provisions inhibit talented individuals seeking careers in the police service, or the public service generally?
(3) If these standards only apply to police, why has this one area of public service been singled out for such standards that are potentially unjust?
(4) Would you consider appointing a suitable person to examine the circumstances of dismissal of former deputy Commissioner Jarratt in a non-litigious way, to see whether some amendment might need to be made to the legislation to give serving police and future police officers some assurance that Parliament recognises their valuable role in society?
4376 HARASSMENT CASES—Mr George to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer and Vice President of the Executive Council—
(1) What is the annual cost to the State Government for (non sexual) harassment cases in NSW?
(2) What is the annual cost per user to the Department of Health?
4377 POLICE HANDLING —Mr Stoner to Minister for Police—
In relation to Mr Stephen Quintano’s allegations regarding police handling of investigations into the disappearance and assaults on his two young children:
(1) Are you aware that the ICAC advised Mr Quintano that it no longer deals with matters concerning NSW Police officers since the establishment of the Police Integrity Commission (PIC)?
(2) Are you aware that the PIC advised Mr Quintano that as the matter is now old and that documents considered that at the most, incompetence on the part of police could be established, it would not handle his complaint?
(3) In relation to (1) and (2) above, and given that you have indicated that two of the offenders remained at large, what action do you propose to deal with Mr Quintano’s complaints?
4378 PACIFIC HIGHWAY UPGRADE—Mr Stoner to Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Reform, Minister for Ports and Minister for the Hunter—
In relation to the proposed Kempsey to Eungai upgrade of the Pacific Highway:
(1) What is the likely impact of the proposed works on flooding in the Sevenoaks drainage area, near Clybucca, given that this area currently stays flooded for longer periods than other areas in the district during flood events, due in part to ineffective floodgate operation?
(2) In view of these likely impacts, what action do you propose to undertake to ensure that landowners are not disadvantaged?
4379 WATER EXTRACTION—Mr Amery to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—
(1) What is the average rate of water extraction from the State’s river systems on an annual basis?
(2) What is the trend in water extractions from the State’s rivers over the past five years?
4380 CAPPED WATER DIVERSIONS—Mr Amery to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—
(1) What is the current position of all Governments participating in the Murray Darling Basin Commission in complying with the cap on water diversions?
(2) Is the Barwon Darling Catchment the only one in New South Wales not to have a “cap” on water diversions?
(3) Is it a fact that Queensland will not have a cap in place for some time?
(4) Is it the Minister’s intention not to insist on a “cap” in the Barwon-Darling until the Queensland Government establishes its own cap on diversions?
4381 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS—HORNSBY ELECTORATE—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Transport, representing the Minister for Education and Training—
What are the details of all the infrastructure projects in the Education portfolio that will commence in the Hornsby electorate within the next 12 months, including total estimated cost, expected completion date and amount allocated this year?
4382 FULL FARE PRICES—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Transport—
For a full fare, in relation to prices as at 1 September in each of the following years 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004:
(1) What was the price of a return ticket from Berowra station (via North Shore line) to Central Station and from Hornsby (via North Shore line) to Central Station?
(2) What was the price of a return fare from Hornsby (via the main North line) to Central Station?
4383 CLEARWAY PROJECTS—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Transport—
Regarding the Hornsby clearways project extra platform construction:
(1) How many car spaces will be lost in the High Street car park?
(2) How many extra car spaces will be added the George Street car park?
4384 BELMONT GOLF CLUB—Mr Crittenden to Premier, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship—
With respect to Belmont Golf Club (Ref. Q 4056):
(1) On how many occasions has the Premier’s Department Regional Co-ordinator for the Hunter, Mr. B. Chard met with the President and/or other directors and/or officers of Belmont Golf Club?
(2) What is/are the date(s) of this/these meeting(s)?
(3) Who was present on each occasion there has been a meeting?
(4) On each occasion who was the individual or party who initiated the meeting(s)?
(5) Did any Board member, Director or officer of Belmont Golf Club seek Mr. Chard’s support for, or intervention in, or involvement with respect to any or all aspects of the proposed development between the Belmont Golf Club and Kalayla Pty. Ltd., a subsidiary of the Terrace Tower Group?
(6) Did Mr. Chard meet with the Terrace Tower Group at the same time as the Minister for the Hunter met with them for a briefing?
(7) If not, has Mr. Chard met with the Terrace Tower Group or any officer, employee associate or Director of the Terrace Tower Group at any other time?
(8) With regard to Aboriginal Land Claim 6577, are you satisfied that all relevant inquiries as to the validity of the claim have been, and will continue to be made, prior to determination of the claim?
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