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Notices of Motion No. 2, Thursday 18 April 1996

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    PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES


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    No. 2
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL



    NOTICES OF MOTIONS

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    ORDERS OF THE DAY


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    SECOND SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FIRST PARLIAMENT

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    THURSDAY 18 APRIL 1996


    The House meets this day at 11.00 a.m.



    BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE - NOTICES OF MOTIONS


    1 Mr Jobling to move -
      That, during the present Session and notwithstanding anything contained in the Standing Orders, a Notice of Motion to disallow:
        (a) a Statutory Rule under section 41 of the Interpretation Act 1987; or
        (b) any other Statutory Instrument or document made under the authority of any Act and which is subject to disallowance by either or both Houses of the Parliament,

      is to be placed on the Notice Paper as Business of the House and will take precedence of Government and General Business for the day on which the Notice is set down for consideration.

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)


    GENERAL BUSINESS - NOTICES OF MOTIONS

      1 Mr Hannaford to move -

      1. That a Select Committee be appointed to inquire into and report on:
        (a) the decision making processes followed by the Government in its consideration of the Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Lake Cowal gold mine and associated facilities at Cowal West, West Wyalong, proposed by North Gold (WA) Limited;
        (b) the adequacy or otherwise of any technical or other advice or information that became available to the Government following the Commission of Inquiry.

      2. That notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Standing Orders:
        (a) the Committee is to consist of the following Members: Mr Macdonald, Mr Moppett, Revd Mr Nile, Ms Saffin and the mover;
        (b) Mr Hannaford be Chairman of the Committee.

      3. That the Committee have leave to sit during any adjournment of the House; to adjourn from place to place; to make visits of inspection within New South Wales and other States and Territories of Australia; and have power to take evidence and to send for persons, papers, records and things; and to report from time to time.

      4. That should the House stand adjourned and the Committee agree to any report before the House resumes sitting:
        (a) the Committee have leave to send any such report, minutes of proceedings and evidence taken before it to the Clerk of the Parliaments;
        (b) the documents be printed and published and the Clerk forthwith take such action as is necessary to give effect to the order of the House; and
        (c) the documents be laid on the Table of the House at its next sitting.

      5. That on receipt of a request from the Committee for funding, the Government immediately provide the Legislative Council with such additional funds that the Committee considers necessary for the conduct of its inquiry.

      6. That the Committee report by 31 May 1996.

      (Notice given 17 April 1996)


    2 Mr Hannaford to move -
      That there be laid on the Table of the House by 23 April 1996 all papers relating to the Government’s consideration of the Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Lake Cowal gold mine and associated facilities at Cowal West, West Wyalong, proposed by North Gold (WA) Limited, and the determination of the consent to the project.

      (Notice given 17 April 1996)

    3 Mr Hannaford to move -
      That there be laid on the Table of the House by 23 April 1996 all papers including transcripts of conversations, and in particular a transcript of a conversation between Mr Dyer and Mr Semple, Director General of the Department of Community Services relating to the resignation of Mr Baxter, Director General of the Premier’s Department, concerning the dismissal of Mr Semple and his reattachment as Director General of the Department of Community Services.

      (Notice given 17 April 1996)


    4 Mrs Sham-Ho to move -
      That this House condemns the Premier for downgrading the role and position of the Governor and calls on the Premier to restore Government House as the residence of the Governor.

      (Notice given 17 April 1996)

    5 Mr Gay to move -
      That leave be given to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Constitution Act 1902 in relation to the office of Governor and the role of Government House, and for other purposes.

      (Constitution Amendment (Office of Governor) Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)

    6 Mr Johnson to move -
      That this House congratulates the Carr Government on its decision to reject the proposal for an open cut mine on the shores of Lake Cowal.

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)

    7 Revd Mr Nile to move -
      That, pursuant to Standing Order 200, the Family Impact Commission Bill interrupted by close of the previous Session be restored to the stage it had reached in the previous Session.

      (Restoration of Family Impact Commission Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)

    8 Mr Samios to move -
      That this House deplores Premier Carr’s statement in the Sun Herald (dated 21 May 1995) that Sydney “is losing its character as a major city and its population growth must stop” as it:
        (a) has the capacity to socially divide the nation and threaten social cohesion;
        (b) has the potential to cause offence and anger among members of the ethnic communities and peak ethnic organisations;
        (c) has discounted the enormous contribution that four million migrants have made to the social and cultural development of this nation; and
        (d) has indicated the Government’s inability to provide proper planning and development strategies and controls to manage the urban sprawl of the Sydney basin.

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)


    9 Mrs Arena to move -

    That this House:
      (a) views with great concern the increased votes at the last Federal election of candidates who made racist comments;

      (b) deplores such racist comments and urges all members of the Australian community to unite to fight all types of racism wherever and whenever they find it; and

      (c) believes that the very fabric of a multicultural society is a fragile one which needs to be supported and nurtured and that it is the duty not only of governments but of all individual citizens to ensure harmonious relationships amongst all people.

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)

    10 Mrs Sham-Ho to move -
      That this House recognise and support the contribution of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation in promoting the reconciliation process between indigenous Australians and other Australians and furthering the communities understanding of indigenous issues.

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)

    11 Mr Jones to move -
      That leave be given to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Summary Offences Act 1988, to make it no longer unlawful to use offensive language in public places.

      (Summary Offences (Offensive Language) Amendment Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)

    12 Mr Gay to move -
      That in view of public concern both in Australia and overseas, the Standing Committee on Social Issues investigate and report on:

      1. The evidence available regarding the drug PROZAC to ascertain whether a more detailed inquiry is required.

      2. Whether this drug should be further restricted.

      3. Possible inappropriate prescribing of this drug.

      4. Mechanisms for monitoring the use of this drug and its effects and side-effects on individual patients.

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)

    13 Mr Tingle to move -
      That, pursuant to Standing Order 200, the Home Invasion (Occupants Protection) Bill interrupted by close of the previous Session be restored to the stage it had reached in the previous Session.

      (Restoration of Home Invasion (Occupants Protection) Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)

    14 Mr Corbett to move -
      That leave be given to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Firearms Act 1989 with respect to the sale and purchase of firearms, to provide for the registration of all firearms, and for other purposes.

      (Firearms (Amendment) Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)

    15 Mrs Nile to move -
      That, pursuant to Standing Order 200, the Sexual Offence Damages Bill interrupted by close of the previous Session be restored to the stage it had reached in the previous Session.

      (Restoration of Sexual Offence Damages Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)


    16 Mr Samios to move -
      That this House condemns the Carr Government for its failure to provide adequate funding for Carnivale, a popular multicultural arts festival which provides a unique opportunity to promote tolerance and understanding in our multicultural society.

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)


    17 Mr Cohen to move -
      That this House calls on the Government to reinstate SEPP 15 (relating to Multiple Occupancy) in its present form, without alteration, as a matter of urgency.

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)


    18 Revd Mr Nile to move -
      That, pursuant to Standing Order 200, the Alcoholic Beverages Advertising Prohibition Bill interrupted by close of the previous Session be restored to the stage it had reached in the previous Session.

      (Restoration of Alcoholic Beverages Advertising Prohibition Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)


    19 Mrs Nile to move -
      That leave be given to bring in a Bill for an Act to clarify the legal status of an unborn child, to provide legal protection and rights for an unborn child, to make provisions for the claiming and payment of compensation in the event of the death of an unborn child by accident or malicious action, and for purposes connected therewith.

      (Unborn Child Protection Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)

    20 Ms Kirkby to move -
      That, pursuant to Standing Order 200, the Coroners Amendment Bill interrupted by close of the previous Session be restored to the stage it had reached in the previous Session.

      (Restoration of Coroners Amendment Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)

    21 Mr Jones to move -
      That leave be given to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Parliamentary Electorates and Elections Act 1912 so as to reduce the minimum voting age from 18 years to 16 years; and for other purposes.

      (Parliamentary Electorates and Elections (Voting Age) Amendment Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)


    22 Mr Samios to move -
      That this House notes the twenty-first anniversary of the Ethnic Communities Council of New South Wales on 27 July 1996 and congratulates it on its important record of achievements representing Australians of culturally diverse backgrounds.

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)

    23 Revd Mr Nile to move -
      That leave be given to bring in a Bill for an Act to regulate smoking in public places and places of employment.

      (Smoking Regulation Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)


    24 Mr Bull to move -
      That the reporting date for the reference to the Standing Committee on State Development relating to the closure of veterinary laboratories at Armidale and Wagga Wagga and the Rydalmere Biological and Chemical Research Institute be extended from 30 April 1996 to 30 June 1996.

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)


    25 Mr Jones to move -
      That leave be given to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Health Act 1991 to prohibit the smoking of tobacco in motor vehicles in which persons under 18 years of age are present.

      (Public Health (Smoking in Vehicles) Amendment Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)

    26 Mrs Nile to move -
      That leave be given to bring in a Bill for an Act relating to HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B testing before surgery, and to the disclosure of test results.

      (Pre-surgery (HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B Tests) Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)

    27 Revd Mr Nile to move -
      That leave be given to bring in a Bill for an Act to provide for the holding of a referendum on the Bill entitled “A Bill for an Act to allow the electors of New South Wales to initiate referendums on proposed laws; and to amend the Constitution Act 1902”.

      (Constitution (Referendum) Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)


    28 Revd Mr Nile to move -
      That leave be given to bring in a Bill for an Act to allow the electors of New South Wales to initiate referendums on proposed laws; and to amend the Constitution Act 1902.

      (Constitution (Citizens-initiated Referendums) Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)

    29 Mrs Nile to move -
      That leave be given to bring in a Bill for an Act to prohibit nudity (indecent exposure) on any beach or public place.

      (Nudity (Indecent Exposure) in Public Places (Prohibition) Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)

    30 Revd Mr Nile to move -
      That this House:

      1. Affirms the importance of quality education for all the children of this State irrespective of their religion, nationality or sex.

      2. Supports the rights of parents to have freedom of choice of the school for their child.

      3. Supports the right of all non-government schools to maintain their distinctive moral values and foundational ethos.

      4. Supports the introduction of a voucher system, that would enable freedom of choice of school to be efficiently exercised by all parents.

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)


    31 Revd Mr Nile to move -
      That leave be given to bring in a Bill for an Act for the prevention of crime by providing for offences with respect to the incitement, urging and encouragement of crime; and to repeal the Crimes Prevention Act 1916.

      (Crimes Prevention Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)


    32 Mrs Nile to move -
      That leave be given to bring in a Bill for an Act to amend the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 to make it unlawful to discriminate against a person on the ground of heterosexuality in certain circumstances.

      (Anti-Discrimination (Heterosexual Discrimination) Amendment Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)


    33 Revd Mr Nile to move -
      That this House support a referendum on the introduction of capital punishment as a deterrent to those who, without any remorse, are seeking to undertake heinous crimes against their fellow citizens, such as the murder of Ebony Simpson, and in view of possible terrorist attacks such as the Oklahoma bombing and mass murder.

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)

    34 Revd Mr Nile to move -
      That leave be given to bring in a Bill for an Act to repeal the Anti-Discrimination (Homosexual Vilification) Amendment Act 1993; and for associated purposes.

      (Anti-Discrimination (Homosexual Vilification) Repeal Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)
    35 Mrs Nile to move -
      That leave be given to bring in a Bill for an Act to prohibit the sale and/or display of pornographic X-Rated, R-Rated and other indecent publications or videos in newsagencies, service stations, video shops or other retail outlets.

      (Pornographic Publications and Video Sale and Display (Prohibition) Bill)

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)

    36 Revd Mr Nile to move -
      1. That a Select Committee be appointed to inquire into and report upon prostitution and in particular the following matters:
        (a) the operation of the Disorderly Houses Act 1943 in regard to brothels;
        (b) street prostitution, particularly activities regarding prostitution along Canterbury Road and other districts in New South Wales;
        (c) organised crime in prostitution;
        (d) children involved in prostitution;
        (e) overseas women (such as illegal Asian immigrants) involved in prostitution;
        (f) the link between drug addiction and prostitution;
        (g) the phased elimination of the prostitution industry through the closure of all brothels and the elimination of all street prostitution in accordance with a timetable not later than 1 January 2000 in anticipation of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney; and
        (h) the rehabilitation, retraining and relocation of prostitutes to acceptable forms of legitimate employment.

      2. (1) That notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Standing Orders, the Committee is to consist of seven members, comprising four Government members nominated by the Leader of the Government, and two members nominated by the Leader of the Opposition and Revd Mr Nile.

      (2) In the absence of agreement notified to the President, the question of the representation on the Committee is to be determined by the President.

      3. That the time and place for the first meeting of the Committee be fixed by the Clerk of the Parliaments.

      4. That the Committee have leave to sit during any adjournment of the House; to adjourn from place to place; to make visits of inspection within New South Wales and other States and Territories of Australia; and have power to take evidence and to send for persons, papers, records and things; and to report from time to time.

      5. That should the House stand adjourned and the Committee agree to any report before the House resumes sitting:
        (a) the Committee have leave to send any such report, minutes of proceedings and evidence taken before it to the Clerk of the Parliaments;
        (b) the documents be printed and published and the Clerk forthwith take such action as is necessary to give effect to the order of the House; and
        (c) the documents be laid on the Table of the House at its next sitting.

      6. That on receipt of a request from the Committee for funding, the Government immediately provide the Legislative Council with such additional funds that the Committee considers necessary for the conduct of its inquiry.

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)

    37 Mrs Nile to move -
      That this House calls on the Government to prohibit any further offensive Homosexual and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parades on the public streets of New South Wales in view of the AIDS epidemic and the provocation of assaults on homosexuals.

      (Notice given 16 April 1996)


    GOVERNMENT BUSINESS - ORDERS OF THE DAY


    1 Committee on the Office of the Ombudsman: consideration of Legislative Assembly’s Message of
      17 April 1996 - Mr Egan.


    2 Royal Commission into the New South Wales Police Service: consideration of Legislative Assembly’s Message of 17 April 1996 - Mr Egan.



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    TUESDAY 23 APRIL 1996


    MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST - NOTICES OF MOTIONS


    1 Mr Moppett to move -
      That the following important matter of public interest be discussed forthwith:

      The crisis in the fishing industry and problems related to the harvesting of the Kingfish species.

      (Notice given 17 April 1996)



    GOVERNMENT BUSINESS - ORDERS OF THE DAY


    *1 Industrial Relations Bill
      Employment Agents Bill

      Resumption of the adjourned debate (17 April 1996) of the question on the motion of Mr Shaw: That these Bills be now read a second time - Mr Jobling.

    *2 Crimes Amendment (Mandatory Life Sentences) Bill: resumption of the adjourned debate (17 April 1996) of the question on the motion of Mr Shaw: That this Bill be now read a second time - Mr Jobling.


    3 Poisons Amendment (Therapeutic Goods) Bill: resumption of the adjourned debate (17 April 1996) of the question on the motion of Mr Dyer: That this Bill be now read a second time - Mr Jobling.
      (Standing Orders suspended for remaining stages, Thursday 7 December 1995)

      (Restoration under S.O. 201, Wednesday 17 April 1996)

    4 Public Health Amendment Bill: resumption of the adjourned debate (17 April 1996) of the question on the motion of Mr Dyer: That this Bill be now read a second time - Mr Jobling.
      (Standing Orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 12 December 1995)

      (Restoration under S.O. 201, Wednesday 17 April 1996)

    5 Stock (Chemical Residues) Amendment Bill: resumption of the adjourned debate (17 April 1996) of the question on the motion of Mr Dyer: That this Bill be now read a second time - Mr Jobling.
      (Standing Orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 13 December 1995)

      (Restoration under S.O. 201, Wednesday 17 April 1996)

    6 Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Contaminated Land) Bill: resumption of the adjourned debate (17 April 1996) of the question on the motion of Mr Egan: That this Bill be now read a second time - Mr Jobling.
      (Standing Orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 13 December 1995)

      (Restoration under S.O. 201, Wednesday 17 April 1996)

    7 Roads Amendment (Street Vending) Bill: resumption of the adjourned debate (17 April 1996) of the question on the motion of Mr Egan: That this Bill be now read a second time - Mr Jobling.
      (Standing Orders suspended for remaining stages, Thursday 7 December 1995)

      (Restoration under S.O. 201, Wednesday 17 April 1996)
    8 Bread Repeal Bill: resumption of the adjourned debate (17 April 1996) of the question on the motion of Mr Shaw: That this Bill be now read a second time - Mr Jobling.
      (Standing Orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 13 December 1995)

      (Restoration under S.O. 201, Wednesday 17 April 1996)

    9 Criminal Legislation Further Amendment Bill: resumption of the adjourned debate (17 April 1996) of the question on the motion of Mr Shaw: That this Bill be now read a second time - Mr Jobling.
      (Standing Orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 13 December 1995)

      (Restoration under S.O. 201, Wednesday 17 April 1996)

    10 Jury Amendment Bill: resumption of the adjourned debate (17 April 1996) of the question on the motion of Mr Shaw: That this Bill be now read a second time - Mr Jobling.
      (Standing Orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 13 December 1995)

      (Restoration under S.O. 201, Wednesday 17 April 1996)

    11 National Parks and Wildlife Amendment Bill: resumption of the adjourned debate (17 April 1996) of the question on the motion of Mr Shaw: That this Bill be now read a second time - Mr Jobling.
      (Standing Orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 13 December 1995)

      (Restoration under S.O. 201, Wednesday 17 April 1996)

    12 Periodic Detention of Prisoners Amendment Bill: resumption of the adjourned debate (17 April 1996) of the question on the motion of Mr Shaw: That this Bill be now read a second time - Mr Jobling.
      (Standing Orders suspended for remaining stages, Thursday 7 December 1995)

      (Restoration under S.O. 201, Wednesday 17 April 1996)

    13 Prisons Amendment Bill: resumption of the adjourned debate (17 April 1996) of the question on the motion of Mr Shaw: That this Bill be now read a second time - Mr Jobling.
      (Standing Orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 13 December 1995)

      (Restoration under S.O. 201, Wednesday 17 April 1996)

    14 Western Lands Amendment Bill: resumption of the adjourned debate (17 April 1996) of the question on the motion of Mr Shaw: That this Bill be now read a second time - Mr Jobling.
      (Standing Orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 6 December 1995)

      (Restoration under S.O. 201, Wednesday 17 April 1996)

    * Council Bill

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