LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
2nd SESSION, 53rd PARLIAMENT
COMMITTEES, RESOLUTIONS, OFFICE HOLDERS AND
MINISTERIAL REPRESENTATION
SESSIONAL COMMITTEE	2
	Procedure Committee
STANDING COMMITTEES
	Standing Committee on Law and Justice
	Standing Committee on Social Issues
	Standing Committee on State Development
	Privileges Committee
GENERAL PURPOSE STANDING COMMITTEES
	General Purpose Standing Committee No. 1
	General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2
	General Purpose Standing Committee No. 3
	General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4
	General Purpose Standing Committee No. 5
SELECT COMMITTEE ON JUVENILE OFFENDERS
SELECT COMMITTEE ON PROPOSED SALE OF SNOWY HYDRO LIMITED
SELECT COMMITTEE ON CONTINUED PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF SNOWY HYDRO LIMITED
JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE CROSS CITY TUNNEL
JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON TOBACCO SMOKING
GOVERNMENT RESPONSES
JOINT COMMITTEES
	Committee on the Independent Commission Against Corruption
	Legislation Review Committee
	Committee on the Office of the Ombudsman and the Police Integrity Commission
	Committee on the Health Care Complaints Commission
	Committee for Children and Young People
	Joint Standing Committee on Road Safety
	Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters
	Committee on the Office of the Valuer-General
Universities
Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Fund
Broadcasting of Proceedings
Smoke-Free Parliament
Parliamentary Ethics Adviser
Code of Conduct
Office Holders
Assembly Ministers represented in the Council
Council Ministers represented in the Assembly

 
Procedure Committee
(formerly Standing Orders Committee)

Resolved 1 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 57, item 3.
1.	That the resolution of the House of 8 May 2003, as amended on 29 May 2003, appointing the Standing Orders Committee be rescinded.
2.	That a Procedure Committee, consisting of the following Members: The President, Mr Egan, Mr Della Bosca, Mr Kelly, Mr Macdonald, Mr Primrose, Mr Gallacher, Mr Gay, Mr Harwin, Revd Mr Nile and Dr Wong, be appointed.
Members
Ms Burgmann (Chair)
Mr Della Bosca
Ms Fazio
Mr Gallacher
Mr Gay
Mr Harwin
Mr Kelly
Mr Macdonald
Revd Mr Nile
Dr Wong

House informed—Revd Dr Moyes in place of Revd Mr Nile, resigned —14 September 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 68, item 16
House informed—Ms Tebbutt in place of Mr Egan, resigned—4 May 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 10, item 3
House informed—Ms Fazio in place of Ms Tebbutt, resigned—22 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 118, item 7
House informed—Revd Mr Nile in place of Revd Dr Moyes, discharged—22 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 118, item 7

Reports
(1)	The President tabled Report No. 1 of the Standing Orders Committee entitled “Proposed New Standing Rules and Orders”, dated September 2003. Ordered, on motion of Mr Egan: That the report be printed—18 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 23, item 3.
(2)	The President tabled Report No. 2 of the Procedure Committee entitled “Proposed New Standing Rules and Orders—Second Report”, dated May 2004. Ordered, on motion of Mr Egan: That the report be printed—4 May 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 51, item 5.

Inquiries
1	Inquiry into sitting times and the precedence of business
House informed 22 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 118, item 5
1.	That the Procedure Committee inquire into and report on sitting times and the precedence of business for the remainder of the current session.
2.	That the committee have regard to the experience with the sessional order adopted by the House on 6 May 2005, for the sittings from 24 May to 23 June 2005.

STANDING COMMITTEES
Resolved 21 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 7, item 3.
Resolution amended 25 June 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 13, item 4.
Resolution amended 1 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 57, item 3.
That notwithstanding anything contained in the Standing Orders:
Appointment
1.	Three Standing Committees, reflecting Government Ministerial responsibilities, be appointed as follows:
	(a)	Law and Justice Committee,
	(b)	Social Issues Committee, and
	(c)	State Development Committee.
Law and Justice Committee functions
2.	The functions of the Law and Justice Committee are, where required or permitted by this resolution, to inquire into, consider and report to the Legislative Council from time to time on:
(a)	matters concerned with legal and constitutional issues including law reform, parliamentary matters, criminal law and administrative law,
(b)	issues arising in connection with the New South Wales criminal justice system, including matters concerned with the Attorney General, police, corrective services and juvenile justice, and
(c)	industrial relations, emergency services, and fair trading.
Social Issues Committee functions
3.	The functions of the Social Issues Committee are, where required or permitted by this resolution, to inquire into, consider and report to the Legislative Council from time to time on:
(a)	any proposal, matter or thing concerned with the social development of the people in all areas of New South Wales, 
(b)	equality of access to services and benefits including health, education, housing, ageing, disability, children’s and community services provided by the government and non-government sector to the people in all areas of New South Wales, 
(c)	citizenship, social relations and cultural diversity,
(d)	recreation, gaming, racing and sporting matters, and
(e)	the role of government in promoting the welfare of the people in all areas of New South Wales.
State Development Committee functions
4.	The functions of the State Development Committee are, where required or permitted by this resolution, to inquire into, consider and report to the Legislative Council from time to time on:
(a)	options for future policy directions and emerging issues to ensure that opportunities for sound growth and wise development for the benefit of the people in all areas of New South Wales are pursued,
(b)	any proposal, matter or thing concerned with economics and finance, commerce, infrastructure and planning, energy and utilities, natural resources, transportation, tourism, public administration, local government, primary industry, agriculture and fisheries, mineral resources, industrial and technological developments, science and medical research, and environmental issues in New South Wales, and
(c)	any proposal, matter or thing concerned with the problems or disadvantages uniquely or predominantly experienced in rural areas, including the viability of cities and towns in those areas.

Referral of inquiries
5.	(1)	Except as provided in this resolution, a Standing Committee:
(a)	is to inquire into, consider and report to the House on any proposal, matter or thing relevant to the functions of the Committee which is referred to the Committee:
(i)	by resolution of the House, or
(ii)	by a Minister of the Crown, and
(b)	may inquire into and report to the House on any annual report or petition relevant to the functions of the Committee which has been laid upon the Table of the Legislative Council.
(2)	Whenever a Standing Committee receives such a reference from a Minister of the Crown or resolves to inquire into a matter, the Chair is to report the terms of the reference or the resolution to the House at the earliest practicable opportunity.
Powers
6.	A Standing Committee has power to make visits of inspection within New South Wales and, with the approval of the President, elsewhere in Australia and outside Australia.
Membership
7.	Each Standing Committee is to consist of six members, comprising:
(a)	three Government members,
(b)	two Opposition members, and
(c)	one Cross Bench member.
Chair and Deputy Chair
8.	(1)	The Leader of the Government is to nominate in writing to the Clerk of the House the Chair of each Standing Committee.
(2)	The Leader of the Opposition is to nominate in writing to the Clerk of the House the deputy chair of each Standing Committee.
Quorum
9.	The quorum of a Standing Committee is three members, of whom two must be Government members and one a non-government member.
Sub-committees
10.	A Standing Committee has power to appoint sub-committees.

Standing Committee on Law and Justice
Members
Ms Robertson (Chair)
Mr Clarke (Deputy Chair)
Mr Colless
Mr Donnelly
Ms Fazio
Ms Rhiannon

House informed—24 June 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 12, item 24 and 26
House informed—Ms Fazio in place of Mr Obeid—1 July 2003, Minutes No. 15, item 11
House informed—Mr Roozendaal in place of Mr Burke, resigned—29 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 64 item 10
House informed—Mr Donnelly in place of Mr Roozendaal—13 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 113, item 30
House informed—Mr Colless in place of Mr Pearce—22 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 118 item 22
House informed—Mr Clarke in place of Mr Pearce as Deputy Chair—22 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 118 item 22
Inquiries
1	Review of the exercise of the functions of the Motor Accidents Authority and the Motor Accidents Council
House resolved 25 June 2003 1st Session, Minutes No. 13, item 5.
1.	That, in accordance with the provisions of section 210 of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999, the Standing Committee on Law and Justice be designated as the Legislative Council Committee to supervise the exercise of the functions of the Motor Accidents Authority and Motor Accidents Council under the Act. 
2.	That the terms of reference of the Committee in relation to these functions be:
(a)	to monitor and review the exercise by the Authority and Council of their functions, 
(b)	to report to the House, with such comments as it thinks fit, on any matter appertaining to the Authority or Council or connected with the exercise of their functions to which, in the opinion of the Committee, the attention of the House should be directed,
(c)	to examine each annual or other report of the Authority and Council and report to the House on any matter appearing in, or arising out of, any such report,
(d)	to examine trends and changes in motor accidents compensation, and report to the House any changes that the Committee thinks desirable to the functions and procedures of the Authority or Council,
(e)	to inquire into any question in connection with the Committee’s functions which is referred to it by the House, and report to the House on that question.
3.	That the Committee report to the House in relation to the exercise of its functions under this resolution at least once each year. 
4.	That nothing in this resolution authorises the Committee to investigate a particular compensation claim under the Motor Accidents Compensation Act.
Report
(1)	The Chair (Ms Robertson) tabled Report No. 25 of the committee entitled “Review of the exercise of the functions of the Motor Accidents Authority and the Motor Accidents Council—Fifth Report”, dated April 2004, together with transcripts of evidence, submissions and correspondence. Ordered: That the report be printed—1 April 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 50, item 3.
(2)	The Clerk announced receipt of Report No. 27 entitled “Review of the exercise of the functions of the Motor Accidents Authority and the Motor Accidents Council—Sixth Report”, dated May 2005, together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents, correspondence and answers to taken on notice received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed 10 May 2005—24 May 2005, 1st Session, Minutes no. 104, item 11, deb res, put and passed—2 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 58, item 16.
Take Note debate
(1)	Ms Robertson moved: That the House take note of the Report No. 25. Motion made (Ms Robertson speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed —1 April 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 50, item 3.
(2)	Ms Robertson moved: That the House take note of the Report No. 27. Motion made (Ms Robertson speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—24 May 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 104, item 11, deb res, deb int—19 October 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No, 123, item 14, deb res, put and passed—9 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 126, item 13.
Government’s Response
(1)	Mr Tsang tabled the Government’s response to Report No. 25 entitled “Review of the exercise of the functions of the Motor Accidents Authority and the Motor Accidents Council—Fifth Report”, tabled 1 April 2004. Ordered: That the document be printed—16 November 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 83, item 4.
(2)	The Clerk announced receipt of the Government’s response to Report No. 27 entitled “Review of the exercise of the functions of the Motor Accidents Authority and the Motor Accidents Council—Sixth Report”, tabled 24 May 2005. Authorised to be printed on 21 November 2005—29 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 131, item 9.

2	Inquiry into the Criminal Procedure Amendment (Pre-Trial Disclosure) Act 2001 and the system of pre-trial disclosure in New South Wales
Chair informed the House 2 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 18, item 25
That the committee inquire and report on:
1.	The provisions of the Criminal Procedure Amendment (Pre-Trial Disclosure) Act 2001, together with the system of pre-trial disclosure in New South Wales including:
	(a)	the frequency and type of pre-trial disclosure orders made in the Supreme Court and District Court;
	(b)	the rate of compliance with pre-trial disclosure requirements by:
(i)	legally aided defendants,
(ii)	privately funded defendants,
(iii)	police,
(iv)	the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions;
	(c)	the impact of pre-trial disclosure requirements on unrepresented defendants;
	(d)	the effect of pre-trial disclosure requirements on court delays and waiting times in the Supreme Court, District Court and the Court of Criminal Appeal;
	(e)	the effect of pre-trial disclosure requirements on the doctrine of the right to silence;
	(f)	the effect of pre-trial disclosure requirements on the doctrine of the presumption of innocence;
	(g)	the effect of pre-trial disclosure requirements on the doctrine of the burden of proof resting with the prosecution; and
	(h)	any other matter arising out of, or incidental to, these terms of reference.
2.	That the Committee report within three years of the date of commencement of the Act, namely, by 18 November 2004.

Report
The Chair (Ms Robertson) tabled Report No. 26 entitled “Criminal Procedure Amendment (Pre-Trial Disclosure) Act 2001: Second report”, dated December 2004 together with transcript of evidence, tabled documents, submissions and correspondence. Ordered: That the report be printed—8 December 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 87, item 17.
Take note debate
Ms Robertson moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report. Motion made (Ms Robertson speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—8 December 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 87, item 17, deb. res. put and passed—24 May 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 104, item 31

3	Workers Compensation Injury Management Pilot Projects Evaluation
Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2000
Schedule 5A Injury Management pilot projects (Section 42A)
1	2 year pilot scheme 
(1)	This Schedule (except subclause (2)) operates for a 2 year period following the commencement of this Schedule. 
(2)	The effectiveness of this Schedule is to be evaluated by an independent person or body, chosen by the Authority by private tender, and the results of the evaluation are to be referred to the Law and Justice Committee of the Legislative Council which is to review the results and report back to Parliament.

Report
The Clerk tabled Report No. 29 entitled “Workers compensation injury management pilots project”, dated September 2005 together with transcript of evidence, tabled documents, submissions and correspondence received by him out of session. Ordered: That the report be printed—13 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 113, item 21.
Take note debate
Ms Robertson moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report. Motion made (Ms Robertson speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—13 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 113, item 21, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17, deb res, deb interrupted—30 August 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 9, item 11, deb res, put and passed—6 September 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 12, item 13.

Government’s Response
Mr Della Bosca tabled the Government’s response to Report No. 29 entitled “Workers compensation injury management pilots project”, tabled 9 September 2005. Ordered: That the document be printed—9 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 140, item 10.

4	Inquiry into Community Based Sentencing Options
Chair informed the House of reference from the Attorney General—11 May 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 54, item 10
That the committee inquire into and report on whether it is appropriate and in the public interest to tailor community based sentencing options for rural remote areas in New South Wales and for special need/disadvantaged populations, including:
(a)	the perceived benefits and disadvantages of community based sentencing options including Periodic Detention, Intensive Supervision Programs (Home Detention eg Drug Court), Community Supervision Orders,
(b)	the relationship between different Intensive Supervision Programs—Home Detention and Periodic Detention (Stage 1 and 2),
(c)	the impact of the availability of Intensive Supervision Programs upon rural and remote communities,
(d)	the place of Periodic Detention within a spectrum of community based sentencing options utilising intensive supervision,
(e)	the criteria for eligibility for community based sentencing options,
(f)	the experience of other jurisdictions in implementing community based sentencing options, and
(g)	any other related matter.

Report
Ms Robertson tabled Report No. 30 entitled “Community based sentencing options for rural and remote areas and disadvantaged populations, dated March 2006 together with transcripts of evidence, submissions, tabled documents, answers to questions taken on notice and correspondence received by him out of session. Ordered: That the report be printed—30 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 143, item 6.
Take note debate
Ms Robertson moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report. Motion made (Ms Robertson speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until next sitting day—put and passed—30 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 143, item 6.

5	Inquiry into Back-end home detention
House resolved 2 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 58, item 3
1.	That the Standing Committee on Law and Justice inquire into and report on whether it is appropriate and in the public interest to introduce a ‘back-end’ home detention scheme in New South Wales, including:
	(a)	the perceived benefits and disadvantages of back-end home detention,
	(b)	the relationship between back-end home detention and existing external leave programs,
	(c)	the impact of back-end home detention on the principle of truth-in-sentencing,
	(d)	the appropriate authority to determine whether an offender may proceed to back-end home detention,
	(e)	the criteria for eligibility for back-end home detention,
	(f)	the experience of other jurisdictions in implementing back-end home detention schemes, and
	(g)	any other related matter.
2.	That the committee report by 7 December 2004.
House resolved to extend reporting date to Thursday 7 April 2005—17 November 2004, 1st session, Minutes No. 84, item 5
House resolved to extend reporting date to Thursday 26 May 2005—23 March 2005, 1st session, Minutes No. 96, item 2
House resolved extension of reporting date to Friday 15 July 2005—25 May 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 105, item 4
Report
Ms Robertson tabled Report No. 28 entitled “Back-end home detention”, dated June 2005 together with submissions, tabled documents and correspondence. Ordered: That the report be printed—23 June 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 112, item 16.
6	Inquiry into unfair terms in consumer contracts
Chair informed the House of reference from the Minister for Commerce, Minister for Finance, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Vice President o the Executive Council—30 August 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 9, item 6.
That the Standing Committee on Law and Justice inquire into and report on the incidence and impact of unfair contract terms in consumer contracts for the supply of goods and services of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic or household use or consumption, in particular:
(a)	whether consumer contracts contain terms which cause a significant imbalance in the rights and obligations arising under a contract, to the detriment of the consumer, including the incidence of:
(i)	terms which allow the supplier to unilaterally vary the price or characteristics of the goods or services without notice to the consumer,
(ii)	terms which penalise the consumer but not the supplier when there is a breach of the agreement,
(iii)	terms which allow a supplier to suspend services supplied under the contract while continuing to charge the consumer, or 
(iv)	terms which permit the supplier but not the consumer to terminate the contract.
(b)	whether the use of standard form contracts has increased the prevalence of the above terms in consumer contracts,
(c)	the remedies available under common law and statute with respect to the above terms in consumer contracts,
(d)	the effectiveness of specific purpose legislation such as the UK Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 and the Victorian Fair Trading Act 1999 (Part 2B – Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts), and
(e)	any other relevant matter.
Government’s response to reports of previous Parliament

1.	Inquiry into Home Building Amendment (Insurance) Act
Mr Della Bosca tabled the Government’s response to Report No. 20 entitled “Report on the Home Building Amendment (Insurance) Act 2002”, tabled 3 September 2002—16 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 21, item 21.

2.	Review of the exercise of the functions of the Motor Accidents Authority and the Motor Accidents Council
Mr Della Bosca tabled the Government’s response to Report No. 19 entitled “Review of the exercise of the functions of the Motor Accidents Authority and the Motor Accidents Council: Third Report”, tabled 18 February 2002 and Report No. 24 entitled “Review of the exercise of the functions of the Motor Accidents Authority and Motor Accidents Council: Fourth Report”, tabled 17 December 2002—16 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 21, item 21.

3.	Report on Child Sexual Assault Prosecutions
Mr Egan tabled the Government’s response to Report No. 22 entitled “Report on Child Sexual Assault Prosecutions”, tabled 13 November 2002—4 May 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 51, item 8.

Standing Committee on Social Issues
Members
Ms Burnswoods (Chair)
Dr Chesterfield-Evans
Ms Griffin
Mr Lynn
Ms Parker (Deputy Chair)
Mr West

House informed—24 June 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 12, item 24 and 26
House informed—Dr Chesterfield-Evans elected cross bench member by ballot—24 June 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 12, item 25
House informed—Mr Pearce in place of Ms Cusack—10 March 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 43, item 11
House informed—Mr Lynn in place of Mr Pearce—22 February 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 89, item. 33
Inquiries
1	Inquiry into Community Housing
Referred in previous Parliament—27 September 2001, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 123, item 5.
Resolved to inquire into matters referred in previous Parliament—24 June 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 12, item 9.
1.	That the Standing Committee on Social Issues inquire into and report on government-funded community housing, and in particular:
(a)	the role of the government-funded community housing sector in providing accommodation within the social housing system, 
(b)	the effectiveness of the community housing sector in meeting the needs of its clients in a responsive and efficient manner,
(c)	the relative effectiveness of large and small community housing providers in providing accommodation to their clients,
(d)	the role and operation of community housing or related models in other jurisdictions so as to better inform future strategies and develop best practice within the sector in New South Wales,
(e)	appropriate models for community housing in rural, regional and metropolitan New South Wales,
(f)	the effectiveness of links between community housing providers and government and non-government support services,
(g)	the adequacy and effectiveness of training and support available to community housing providers,
(h)	current management and operational policies and practices, their efficacy and transparency,
(i)	the adequacy of current reporting and regulatory frameworks in ensuring corporate governance and accountability,
(j)	any other matter arising out of or incidental to these terms of reference.
2.	That the Inquiry consider community housing providers excluding Aboriginal community housing providers.
3.	That the Committee present a final report to the Legislative Council no later than 7 November 2002.
Report
The Clerk, according to the resolution of the House of 21 May 2003, announced receipt of Report No. 31 entitled “Report on Community Housing”, dated November 2003, together with minutes of proceedings, submissions, correspondence and transcripts of evidence received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that under the resolution the report was authorised to be printed on 28 November 2003—2 December 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 36, item 12.
Take Note debate
Ms Burnswoods moved: That the House take note of the report—2 December 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 36, item 12; deb res, 10 March 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 43, item 13; deb res, 17 March 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 46, item 12—Question put and passed.
Government’s Response
The Clerk, according to the resolution of the House of 21 May 2003, announced receipt of Government’s response to Report No. 31 entitled “Report on Community Housing”, tabled 28 November 2003 received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that under the resolution the report was authorised to be printed on 28 May 2004—1 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 57, item 19.

2	Early Intervention into Learning Difficulties
Referred in previous Parliament—29 August 2000, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 58, item 25.
Resolved to inquire into matters referred in previous Parliament—24 June 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 12, item 9.
That the Standing Committee on Social Issues inquire into and report on early intervention and learning difficulties during the early childhood years (ages 0-8), including the following:
(a)	The appropriate role of parents, government departments, non-government agencies and educational organisations in the development, delivery and evaluation of early intervention programs.
(b)	The adequacy of roles and responsibilities and interagency cooperation around early intervention programs for learning difficulties in NSW.
(c)	The ways in which early intervention practice in NSW might be informed by practice in other States of Australia and overseas, including evidence of the impact of early intervention on child protection, juvenile justice and intensive education programs.
(d)	Research into world’s best practice in developing effective strategies to increase awareness and responsibility for assisting families in parenting skills, identifying learning difficulties and early intervention.
 (e)	Maximising the effectiveness of assessment and early identification in ensuring improved learning outcomes from schooling for children experiencing learning difficulties.
(f)	Support available to families and communities to enable them to be better able to assist their children with learning difficulties.
(g)	Any other relevant matters.
The primary emphasis of the inquiry is on the evaluation and development of programs for children with learning difficulties who with appropriate early intervention would be able to achieve age appropriate outcomes throughout their schooling.
Reports
(1)	Issues Paper tabled—12 March 2002, 3rd Session, Minutes No. 2, item 20.
(2)	First Report No. 27 tabled—23 October 2002, 3rd Session, Minutes No. 39, Item 18.
(3)	Report No. 30 entitled “Realising Potential: Final Report of the Inquiry into Early Intervention for Children with Learning Difficulties”, dated September 2003—tabled out of session—16 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 21, item 11.
Take Note debate
Ms Burnswoods moved by leave and without previous Notice: That the House take note of Report No. 30—16 September, 1st Session, Minutes No. 21, item 25; deb res, 15 October 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 25, item 13; deb res, 29 October 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 28, item 19—Question put and passed.
Government’s response
Mr Kelly informed the House that the Government’s response to Report No. 30 entitled “Realising Potential: Final Report of the Inquiry into Early Intervention for Children with Learning Difficulties”, tabled September 2003 which is now due, will be tabled in the House in the next sitting week—17 March 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 46, item 23.
Mr Macdonald tabled the Government’s response to Report No. 30 entitled “Realising Potential: Final Report of the Inquiry into Early Intervention for Children with Learning Difficulties”, tabled 15 September 2003. Ordered: That the document be printed—1 April 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 50, item 10.

3	Inquiry into the Inebriates Act 1912
The Chair (Ms Burnswoods), informed the House that on 23 September 2003, the Committee received the following reference from the Attorney General—14 October 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 24, item 18.
That the Standing Committee on Social Issues inquire into and report on:
(1)	The Inebriates Act 1912 and the provision of compulsory assessment and treatment under that Act,
(2)	The appropriateness and effectiveness of the Act in dealing with persons with severe alcohol and/or drug dependence who have not committed an offence and persons with such dependence who have committed offences,
(3)	The effectiveness of the Act in linking those persons to suitable treatment facilities and how those linkages might be improved if necessary,
(4)	Overseas and interstate models for compulsory treatment of persons with severe alcohol and/or drug dependence including in Sweden and Victoria,
(5)	Options for improving or replacing the Act with a focus on saving the lives of persons with severe alcohol and/or drug dependence and those close to them, and
(6)	Any other related matter.
Report
The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of Report No. 33 entitled “Report on the Inebriates Act 1912”, dated August 2004 together with submissions, correspondence and transcripts of evidence received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that under the standing order the report was authorised to be printed on 27 August 2004—31 August 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 65, item 17
Take Note debate
Ms Burnswoods moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report. Motion made (Ms Burnswoods speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next Wednesday on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—31 August 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 65, item 17; deb res, deb adj—2 March 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 93, item 13, deb res, question put and passed—23 March 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 96, item 15
4	Issues relating to Redfern/Waterloo
House resolved 26 February 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 41, item 12
1.	That the Standing Committee on Social Issues inquire into and report on:
(a)	policing strategies and resources in the Redfern/Waterloo areas,
(b)	other existing government programs in the Redfern/Waterloo areas, including local, state and federal programs,
(c)	non-government services and service provision in the Redfern/Waterloo areas,
(d)	strategies under the current New South Wales Government “Redfern/Waterloo Partnership Project”, and the effectiveness in meeting the needs of local indigenous and other members of the community,
(e)	proposals for the future of the area known as “The Block”,
(f)	any other matters arising from these terms of reference.
2.	That the Committee table an interim report by 31 July 2004 and a final report by 30 November 2004.
House resolved to extend reporting date to Friday 17 December 2004—18 November 2004, 1st session, minutes no. 85, item 3
Reports
(1)	The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of Report No. 32 entitled “Inquiry into issues relating to Redfern and Waterloo: Interim Report”, dated August 2004 received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that under the standing order the report was authorised to be printed on 2 August 2004—31 August 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 65, item 16.
(2)	The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of Report No. 34 entitled “Inquiry into issues relating to Redfern and Waterloo: Final Report”, dated December 2004 together with transcripts of evidence, submissions and correspondence received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that under the standing order the report was authorised to be printed on 16 December 2004—22 February 2005, 1st Session, Minutes no. 89, item 21.
Take Note debates
(1)	Ms Burnswoods moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 32. Motion made (Ms Burnswoods speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next Wednesday on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—31 August 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 65, item 16; deb res, deb int, 27 October 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 78, item 15; deb res, deb int—10 November 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 81, item 12; deb res, question put and passed—2 March 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 93, item 12.
(2)	Ms Burnswoods moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the Report No. 34. Motion made (Ms Burnswoods speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next Wednesday on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—22 February 2005, 1st Session, Minutes no. 89, item 21; deb res.—7 June 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 107, item 24; deb res, deb int—14 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 114, item 16; deb res, question put and passed—21 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 117, item 10.

Government’s response
Mr Della Bosca tabled the Government’s response to the following reports: 
(1)	Report No. 32 entitled “Inquiry into issues relating to Redfern/Waterloo: Interim Report”, dated August 2004 and tabled on 2 August 2004, and
(2)	Report No. 34 entitled “Inquiry into issues relating to Redfern and Waterloo—Final Report”, dated December 2004 and tabled on 16 December 2004.
Ordered: That the document be printed—22 February 2005, 1st Session, Minutes no. 89, item 38

5	Inquiry into the recruitment and training of teachers
The Chair (Ms Burnswoods), informed the House that the Standing Committee on Social Issues received this day the following reference from the Minister for Education and Training—9 December 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 88, item 16
1.	That the Social Issues Committee undertake an inquiry into the recruitment and training of teachers, with specific regard to the following terms of reference:
	(a)	the best means of attracting quality teachers to New South Wales public schools and meeting the needs of school communities,
	(b)	the effectiveness and efficiency of current means of recruiting teachers to New South Wales public schools, including:
		(i)	recent graduates,
		(ii)	career change teachers,
	(c)	differences and similarities between primary and secondary school recruitment needs,
	(d)	existing initiatives and programs of the Department of Education and Training, including:
	(i)	Teach NSW,
	(ii)	scholarships for undergraduates,
	(iii)	accelerated training courses,
	(e)	the role of the NSW Institute of Teachers and its accreditation and endorsement requirements,
	(f)	the role, distribution and effectiveness of university pre-service teacher education, and
	(g)	any other matter arising from these terms of reference.
2.	That the Committee report by 30 November 2005
Reports
The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of Report No. 35 entitled “Recruitment and training of teachers”, dated October 2005 together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents, submissions and correspondence received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 25 October 2005—8 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 125, item 14.

Take Note debates
Ms Burnswoods moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 35. Motion made (Ms Burnswoods speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—8 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 125, item 14, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17, deb res, deb int—6 September 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 12, item 19.
Government’s response
The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt the Government’s response to Report No. 35 entitled “Recruitment and training of teachers”, tabled 25 October 2005 received by him out of session and authorised to be printed on 2 May 2006—2 May 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 147, item 14.
6	Inquiry into public disturbances at Macquarie Fields
The Chair (Ms Burnswoods), informed the House that on 17 March 2005 the Standing Committee on Social Issues received a reference from the Minister for Police concerning the public disturbances at Macquarie Fields—22 March 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 95, item 20
House resolved that the reference be amended by omitting paragraph (b) the extent to which the actions of any member of parliament who, behaving like “armchair generals”, compromised police operations in the Macquarie Fields area—23 March 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 96, item 10.
That the Standing Committee on Social Issues inquire into and report on the public disturbances at Macquarie Fields, and in particular on:
(a)	policing strategies and resources in the Macquarie Fields area, particularly in the immediate period leading up to and following the motor vehicle accident involving two fatalities on 25 February 2005,
(b)	government programs and service provision in the Macquarie Fields area, including local, state and federal programs,
(c)	non-government services and service provision in the Macquarie Fields area,
(d)	whether the lessons learned from the Social Issues Committee and Coburn Reports resulting from the Redfern disturbance have been utilised in this incident,
(e)	the underlying causes and problems which may have contributed to individual and collective acts of violence and social disorder, and
(f)	any other matters arising from these terms of reference.
House resolved that the inquiry not commence until the conclusion of any:
(a)	operational review into the police response conducted by New South Wales Police, and
(b)	investigations by New South Wales Police into the Macquarie Fields emergency call response, oversighted by the New South Wales Ombudsman—23 March 2005, 1st Session, minutes no. 96, item 22.
The Chair (Ms Burnswoods), informed the House that, following the resolution of the House of 23 March 2005, which instructed the committee to delay the commencement of its inquiry into public disturbances at Macquarie Fields, the committee was now satisfied that the instructions from the House have been met. Ms Burnswoods further informed the House that, on 19 September 2005, the committee resolved to commence its inquiry by calling for submissions—20 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 116, item 11.
Reports
The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of Report No. 38 entitled “Public Disturbances at Macquarie Fields”, dated June 2006, together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents, submissions and correspondence received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 16 June 2006—29 August 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 8, item 14.
Take Note debates
Ms Burnswoods moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 38. Motion made (Ms Burnswoods speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next sitting day—put and passed—29 August 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 8, item 14.
7	Inquiry into the funeral industry
House resolved 23 March 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 96, item 5
1.	That the Standing Committee on Social Issues inquire into and report on the funeral industry and in particular:
(a)	changes in the funeral industry over the past decade including the cost of funerals, the degree of competition, vertical integration and ownership,
(b)	the availability and affordability of burial spaces and options for increasing the supply of spaces,
(c)	the adequacy of existing regulation of the funeral industry to protect consumers, public health and employees,
(d)	the role and structure of the Funeral Industry Council,
(e)	the adequacy of legislation in meeting community needs, and
(f)	any other relevant matter.
2.	That the committee report by Thursday 17 November 2005.
House resolved to extend reporting date to Friday 9 December 2005—17 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 130, item 5.
Report
The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of Report No. 36 entitled “The funeral industry”, dated December 2005, together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents, submissions and correspondence received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 9 December 2005—28 February 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 135, item 15.
Take Note debate
Ms Burnswoods moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 36. Motion made (Ms Burnswoods speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—28 February 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 135, item 15, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17.
Government’s response
Mr Hatzistergos tabled the Government’s response to Report No. 36 of the Standing Committee on Social Issues entitled “The funeral industry”, tabled 9 December 2005. Ordered that the document be printed—6 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 5, item 7.

8	Inquiry into dental services in New South Wales
House resolved 7 April 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 99, item 8
1.	That the Standing Committee on Social Issues inquire into and report on dental services in New South Wales, and in particular:
(g)	the quality of care received in dental services, 
(h)	the demand for dental services including issues relating to waiting times for treatment in public services,
(i)	the funding and availability of dental services, including the impact of private health insurance,
(j)	access to public dental services, including issues relevant to people living in rural and regional areas of New South Wales, 
(k)	the dental services workforce including issues relating to the training of dental clinicians and specialists,
(l)	preventive dental treatments and initiatives, including fluoridation and the optimum method of delivering such services, and
(m)	any other relevant matter.
2.	That the committee report by Friday 31 March 2006.
Reports
The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of Report No. 37 entitled “Dental services”, dated March 2006, together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents, submissions and correspondence received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 31 March 2006—4 April 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 144, item 8.
Take Note debates
Ms Burnswoods moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report. Motion made (Ms Burnswoods speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—4 April 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 144, item 8.

9	Impact of Commonwealth WorkChoices legislation
The Chair (Ms Burnswoods), according to paragraph 5 of the resolution establishing Standing Committees, informed the House that, on 28 March 2006, the Standing Committee on Social Issues had received the following reference from the Minister for Industrial Relations—30 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 143, item 10:

1.	That the Standing Committee on Social Issues inquire into and report on the impact of Commonwealth WorkChoices legislation on the people of New South Wales, and in particular:

(a)	the ability of workers to genuinely bargain, focusing on groups such as women, youth and casual employees and the impact upon wages, conditions and security of employment,

(b)	the impact on rural communities,

(c)	the impact on gender equity, include pay gaps,

(d)	the impact on balancing work and family responsibilities,

(e)	the impact on injured workers, and

(f)	the impact on employers and especially small business.

2.	That the committee report by Thursday 23 November 2006.

Government’s response to report of previous Parliament
(1)	Residential and Support Services for People with Disability
Mr Della Bosca tabled the Government’s response to Report No. 28 of the committee entitled “Making It Happen: Final Report on Disability Services”, tabled 14 November 2002—16 September, 1st Session, Minutes No. 21, item 21.
(2)	Child Protection Services
Mr Tsang tabled the Government’s response to Report No. 29 entitled “Care and Support: Final Report on Child Protection Services”, tabled 10 December 2002. Ordered: That the document be printed—8 December 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 87, item 8.

Standing Committee on State Development
Members
Mr Catanzariti (Chair)
Mr Cohen
Mr Donnelly
Ms Forsythe (Deputy Chair)
Mrs Pavey
Ms Robertson

House informed—24 June 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 12, item 24 and 26.
House informed—Mr Roozendaal in place of Mr Burke, resigned—29 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 64, item 10
House informed—Mr Roozendaal as Chair—29 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 64, item 11
House informed—Mr Catanzariti as Chair in place of Mr Roozendaal—23 February 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 89, item 19
House informed—Mr Donnelly in place of Mr Roozendaal—4 May 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 101, item 12

Inquiries
1	Science and its commercialisation in New South Wales
The Chair (Mr Burke) informed the House the committee received on 3 July 2003, the following reference from the 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—2 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 18, item 24
That the committee inquire and report on science and its commercialisation in New South Wales, and in particular review:
(a)	existing scientific efforts and programs in NSW public sector organisations,
(b)	the opportunities for commercialising the results of scientific research,
(c)	the opportunities for NSW public sector administered programs in meeting policy objectives,
(d)	the BioFirst program and the opportunities it provides for the commercialisation of research discoveries.
Report
The Clerk, according to the resolution of the House of 21 May 2003, announced receipt of Report No. 28 entitled “Science and its commercialisation in New South Wales: Final Report”, dated December 2003, together with minutes of proceedings, submissions, correspondence and transcripts of evidence received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that the report was authorised to be printed on 17 December 2003—24 February 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 39, item 21.
Take Note debate
Mr Burke moved: That the House take note of the report—24 February 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 39, item 2, deb res, 5 May 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 52, item 18; deb res, 12 May 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 55, item 14—Question put and passed.

Government’s Response
Mr Kelly tabled the Government’s response to report no. 28.  Ordered: That the document be printed—22 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes no. 60, item 24.

2	Ports Infrastructure in New South Wales
The Chair (Mr Burke) informed the House the committee received on 21 October 2003, and amended on 28 October 2003, the following reference from the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—29 October 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 28, item 11.
That the committee inquire into and report on port infrastructure in New South Wales and in particular:
(1)	the NSW Government Ports Growth Plan, including any planned closure of shipping freight facilities in Sydney Harbour,
(2)	the economic, social and environmental impact on the State, including on the proposed Port Botany upgrade,
(3)	the employment implications for Sydney, the Hunter and the Illawarra regions, 
(4)	current and future infrastructure needs and social impacts including with respect to the adequacy of existing road and rail infrastructure, and
(5)	the future of public land at Millers Point, Glebe Island and White Bay on which shipping freight operations are currently located.
Reports
(1)	The Clerk, according to the resolution of the House of 21 May 2003, announced receipt of Report No. 29 entitled “Inquiry into Port Infrastructure in New South Wales: Interim Report”, dated May 2004 received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that under the resolution the report was authorised to be printed on 28 May 2004—1 June 2004, 1st Session, Minuets No. 57, item 17.
(2)	The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of Report No. 30 entitled “Inquiry into Port Infrastructure in New South Wales—Final Report”, dated June 2005 together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents, and correspondence received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that under the standing order the report was authorised to be printed on 17 June 2005—21 June 2005, 1st Session, Minuets No. 110, item 12.
Take Note Debates
(1)	Mr Burke moved: That the House take note of the Interim report—1 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 57, item 17, deb res—23 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 61, item 15, deb res, question put and passed—22 September 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 72, item 17
(2)	Mr Catanzariti moved: That the House take note of the Final Report—put and passed—21 June 2005, 1st Session, Minuets No. 110, item 12, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17, deb res, question put and passed—29 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 142, item 13
Government’s response
(1)	The Clerk announced receipt of Government’s response to Report No. 29 entitled “Inquiry into Port Infrastructure in New South Wales: Interim Report”, tabled 28 May 2004 received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 26 November 2004—7 December 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 86, item 13.
(2)	The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of Government’s response to Report No. 30 entitled “Inquiry into Port Infrastructure in New South Wales—Final Report”, tabled 21 June 2005, received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 12 December 2005—28 February 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 135, item 20(1).

3	Skills shortages in rural and regional New South Wales
The Chair (Mr Catanzariti), informed the House that on 7 June 2005 the Standing Committee on State Development received the following terms of reference from the Hon. David Campbell MP, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra and Minister for Small Business—9 June 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 109, item 6.
1.	That the Standing Committee on State Development inquire into and report on the skills shortages and its impact on rural and regional New South Wales and, in particular:
(a)	the current and future demand for labour, 
(b)	the economic and social impact of the skills shortage,
(c)	the strategies and programs of local governments to retain and attract skilled workers including opportunities for strategies and programs in conjunction with non-government bodies such as regional business organisations and Area Consultative Committees and Regional Development Boards,
(d)	consider appropriate models from other States in interacting with the Commonwealth’s skilled regional migration programs,
(e)	coordination between Local, State and Commonwealth governments to attract and retain skilled workers,
(f)	the impact of the Commonwealth’s regional migration programs including assessing the long term jobs and investment outcomes and considering possible recommendations to encourage sustainable regional development in New South Wales,
(g)	the adequacy of current measures used to record and report on the skills shortage, and
(h)	the methods used by training organisations including TAFE to assess skill needs in rural and regional New South Wales and their response to identified needs.
2.	That the committee report by Friday 9 December 2005.
House informed to extend reporting date to 1 May 2006—10 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 127, item 6.
House informed to extend reporting date to 1 June 2006—2 May 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 147, item 17.
Report
The Chair (Mr Catanzariti) tabled Report No. 31 entitled “Inquiry into skills shortages in rural and regional New South Wales”, dated May 2006, together with submissions, tabled documents, transcripts of evidence, correspondence and answers to questions taken on notice—11 May 2006, 1st Session, Minuets No. 152, item 4.
Take Note Debate
Mr Catanzariti moved: according to standing order: That the House take note of the report—put and passed—11 May 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No.152, item 4.

Privileges Committee
(formerly the Standing Committee on Parliamentary Privilege and Ethics)
Membership
Mr Primrose (Chair)
Mrs Forsythe (Deputy Chair)
Ms Fazio
Miss Gardiner
Ms Griffin 
Revd Mr Nile
Ms Sharpe
House informed—16 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 21, item 17
House informed—Revd Mr Nile elected cross bench member by ballot—16 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 21, item 17
House informed—Revd Dr Moyes in place of Revd Mr Nile, resigned—14 September 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 68, item 16
House informed—Revd Mr Nile in place of Revd Dr Moyes, discharged—23 June 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 112, item 4
House informed—Ms Sharpe in place of Mr Catanzariti, discharged—17 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 130, item 20(1)
Appointment of Committee
Resolved 4 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 20, item 4.
Amended 1 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 57, item 3.
That notwithstanding anything contained in the Standing Orders:
Appointment
1.	(1)	A Privileges Committee (referred to as “the Committee”) be appointed.
(2)	The Committee is the designated Committee for the purposes of section 72B of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988, relating to Parliamentary Ethical Standards.
Functions
2.	The functions of the Committee are to:
(a)	consider and report upon any matters relating to privilege which may be referred to it by the House or the President,
(b)	consider submissions referred by the President concerning citizens’ rights of reply,
(c)	under section 72C of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988:
	(i)	prepare for consideration by the Legislative Council draft codes of conduct for members of the Legislative Council and draft amendments to codes already adopted,
	(ii)	carry out educative work relating to ethical standards applying to members of the Legislative Council,
	(iii)	give advice in relation to such ethical standards in response to requests for advice by the Legislative Council, but not in relation to actual or alleged conduct of any particular person.
	(iv)	review the code of conduct at least once in each period of two years.
Raising a matter of privilege
3.	A matter of privilege may only be brought before the House as follows:
(1)	A member desiring to raise a matter of privilege must inform the President of the details in writing.
(2)	The President must consider the matter as soon as practicable and decide whether a motion relating to the matter is to take precedence under the Standing Orders. The President must notify his or her decision in writing to the member.

(3)	While a matter is being considered by the President, a member must not take any action or refer to the matter in the House.
(4)	If the President decides that a motion relating to a matter of privilege may take precedence, the member may, at any time when there is no business before the House, give notice of a motion to refer the matter to the Committee. The notice will take precedence over all other business on the day stated in the notice.
(5)	If the President decides that the matter should not take precedence, a member is not prevented from referring to the matter in the House or taking action in accordance with the practices and procedures of the House.
(6)	If notice of a motion is given under paragraph 3 (4), but the House is not expected to meet within one week after the day on which the notice is given, the motion may be moved at a later hour of the sitting as determined by the President.
Powers
4.	The Committee has power to make visits of inspection within New South Wales and, with the approval of the President, elsewhere in Australia and outside Australia.
Membership
5.	The Committee is to consist of seven members, comprising:
(a)	four Government members,
(b)	two Opposition members, and
(c)	one Cross Bench member.
Chair and Deputy Chair
6.	(1)	The Leader of the Government is to nominate in writing to the Clerk of the House the Chair of the Committee.
(2)	The Leader of the Opposition is to nominate in writing to the Clerk of the House the Deputy Chair of the Committee.

Inquiries
1	Parliamentary privilege and seizure of documents by ICAC
The President informed the House that, according to Standing Order 77, she had determined that a motion to refer the matter to the Standing Committee on Parliamentary Privilege and Ethics should have precedence. The President tabled correspondence from Mr Breen dated 14 October 2003 together with a copy of her reply dated 14 October 2003—14 October 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 24, item 25.
Resolved 15 October 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 25, item 10
That the Standing Committee on Parliamentary Privilege and Ethics inquire into and report on the following matters:
(a)	whether any breaches of the immunities of the Legislative Council or contempts were involved in the execution of a search warrant by the Independent Commission Against Corruption on the Parliament House office of the Honourable Peter Breen on 3 October 2003,
(b)	what procedures should be established, such as the appointment of an independent arbiter, to examine and determine whether any of the documents and things seized by the Independent Commission Against Corruption are immune from seizure under the warrant by virtue of parliamentary privilege,
(c)	any other matters that the Committee considers relevant.
Report
The Chair (Mr Primrose) tabled Report No. 25 of the Standing Committee on Parliamentary Privilege and Ethics entitled “Parliamentary privilege and seizure of documents by ICAC”, dated December 2003, together with transcripts of evidence, submissions, correspondence and other documents. Ordered: That the report and the transcripts of evidence be printed—3 December 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 37, item 26.
2	Seizure of documents from the Parliamentary Office of Mr Breen
Resolved 25 February 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 40, item 10.
1.	That the documents from the Independent Commission Against Corruption and Mr Breen relating to the disputed claim of privilege on certain documents seized from the parliamentary office of Mr Breen, tabled by the President on 24 February 2004, be referred to the Parliamentary Privilege and Ethics Committee for inquiry and report.
2.	That for the purposes of its inquiry the Committee have access to the privileged material in the custody of the Clerk.
3.	That the Committee recommend to the House which of the disputed material falls within the scope of proceedings in Parliament, according to the resolution of the House of 4 December 2003.
Report
The Chair (Mr Primrose) tabled Report No. 28 of the committee entitled “Parliamentary privilege and seizure of documents by ICAC No. 2”, dated March 2004. Ordered: That the report be printed—31 March 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 49, item 14.
Resolved 1 April 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 50, item 2.
1.	That this House, having considered Report No. 28 of the Standing Committee on Parliamentary Privilege and Ethics entitled “Parliamentary privilege and seizure of documents by ICAC No. 2”, dated March 2004:
	(a)	adopts the findings and recommendation of the report,
	(b)	upholds the claim of privilege by Mr Breen in relation to the suspension file and 13 letters from computer files disputed by the ICAC,
	(c)	reaffirms that this House is the appropriate forum for resolution of issues of parliamentary privilege, including issues concerning documents and things seized by search warrant from the parliamentary office of Mr Breen.
3.	That this resolution be communicated by the President to the Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

3	Protocol for the execution of search warrants on members’ offices
Resolved 6 April 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 98, item 3.
That the Privileges Committee inquire into and report on appropriate protocols to be adopted for the execution of search warrants on members’ offices by law enforcement agencies and investigative bodies, and in particular the procedures to be followed:
(a)	in obtaining a search warrant,
(b)	prior to executing a search warrant,
(c)	in executing a search warrant,
(d)	if privilege or immunity is claimed, and
(e)	for the resolution of disputed claims of privilege.
Report
The Chair (Mr Primrose) tabled Report No. 33 entitled “Protocol for execution of search warrants on members’ offices”, dated February 2006, together with submissions and correspondence. Ordered: That the report be printed—28 February 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 135, item 10.

4	Inquiry into draft Constitution (Disclosure by Members) Regulation 2006 and draft amendments to the Code of Conduct for Members
Resolved 8 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 7, item 20
1.	That the Privileges Committee inquire into and report on:
	(a)	the draft Constitution (Disclosure by Members) Regulation 2006, tabled in the House on 7 June 2006, in accordance with section 14A (5) of the Constitution Act 1902,
	(b)	the draft amendments to the Code of Conduct for members of the Parliament, tabled in the House on 7 June 2006.
2.	That the committee, in conducting the review under paragraph 1(a), in addition to considering supplementary returns, give consideration to the feasibility of reporting changes to pecuniary interests by “exception reporting”.
3.	That the committee consult with the Clerk of the House to ensure a streamlined process is introduced for updating the pecuniary interests register.
4.	That the committee report to the House by 3 October 2006. 
5.	That this House informs the Legislative Assembly that, under standing order 219 of the Legislative Council, the Privileges Committee has the power to join together with any committee of the Legislative Assembly to take evidence, deliberate and make joint reports on matters of mutual concern.
Citizen’s Right of Reply
(1)	The Chair (Mr Primrose) tabled Report No. 24 of the Standing Committee on Parliamentary Privilege and Ethics entitled “Report on person referred to in the Legislative Council (Dr J Goodman)”, dated December 2003. Ordered: That the report be printed—2 December 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 36, item 19.
The House adopted Report No. 24 entitled “Report on person referred to in the Legislative Council (Dr J Goodman)”, dated December 2003. In accordance with the resolution of the House, the response of Dr J Goodman was incorporated in Hansard—4 December 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 38, item 4.
(2)	The Chair (Mr Primrose) tabled Report No. 26 of the Standing Committee on Parliamentary Privilege and Ethics entitled “Report on person referred to in the Legislative Council (Mr P Spry)”, dated February 2004. Ordered: That the report be printed—26 February 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 41, item 10.
The House adopted Report No. 26 entitled “Report on person referred to in the Legislative Council (Mr P Spry)”, dated February 2004. According to the resolution of the House, the response of Mr P Spry was incorporated in Hansard—10 March 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 43, item 2.
(3)	The Chair (Mr Primrose) tabled Report No. 27 of the Standing Committee on Parliamentary Privilege and Ethics entitled “Report on person referred to in the Legislative Council (Mr P Ferris)”, dated March 2004. Ordered: That the report be printed—9 March 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 42, item 8.
The House adopted Report No. 27 entitled “Report on person referred to in the Legislative Council (Mr P Ferris)”, dated March 2004. According to the resolution of the House, the response of Mr P Ferris was incorporated in Hansard—10 March 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 43, item 3.
(4)	The Chair (Mr Primrose) tabled Report No. 29 of the Privileges Committee entitled “Report on person referred to in the Legislative Council (Ms S Scheff)”, dated April 2005. Ordered: That the report be printed—6 April 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 98, item 20.
The House adopted Report No. 29 entitled “Report on person referred to in the Legislative Council (Ms S Scheff)”, dated April 2005. According to the resolution of the House, the response of Ms S Scheff was incorporated in Hansard—7 April 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 99, item 3.
(5)	Mrs Forsythe (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 30 of the Privileges Committee entitled “Report on person referred to in the Legislative Council (Ms S Wong)”, dated September 2005. Ordered: That the report be printed—22 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 118, item 9.
The House adopted Report No. 30 entitled “Report on person referred to in the Legislative Council (Ms S Wong)”, dated September 2005. According to the resolution of the House, the response of Ms S Wong was incorporated in Hansard—11 October 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 119, item 12.
(6)	The Chair (Mr Primrose) tabled Report No. 31 of the Privileges Committee entitled “Report on person referred to in the Legislative Council (Mr G Glossop)”, dated November 2005. Ordered: That the report be printed—9 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 126, item 16.
The House adopted Report No. 31 entitled “Report on person referred to in the Legislative Council (Mr G Glossop)”, dated November 2005. According to the resolution of the House, the response of Mr G Glossop was incorporated in Hansard—16 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 129, item 5.
(7)	The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of Report No. 32 of the Privileges Committee entitled “Citizen’s Right of Reply (Hillsong Emerge)”, dated December 2005. Authorised to be printed on 20 December 2005—28 February 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 135, item 18
The House adopted Report No. 32 entitled “Citizen’s Right of Reply (Hillsong Emerge)”, dated December 2005. According to the resolution of the House, the response of Hillsong Emerge was incorporated in Hansard—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 2.
(8)	The Chair (Mr Primrose) tabled Report No. 34 of the Privileges Committee entitled “Citizen’s Right of Reply (Mr G Mandarino)”, dated April 2006. Ordered: That the report be printed—2 May 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 147, item 8.
The House adopted Report No. 34 entitled “Citizen’s Right of Reply (Mr G Mandarino)”, dated April 2006. According to the resolution of the House, the response of Mr G Mandarino was incorporated in Hansard—3 May 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 148, item 5.

GENERAL PURPOSE STANDING COMMITTEES
Resolution passed 3 July 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 17, item 11; amended 1 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 57, item 3; amended 23 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 61, item 2; amended 6 May 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 103, item 3; amended 14 September 2005, Minutes No. 114, item 5, amended 6 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 5, item 6
That notwithstanding anything contained in the Standing Orders:

Appointment
1.	Five General Purpose Standing Committees reflecting Government Ministers’ portfolio responsibilities be appointed, as follows:

(a)	General Purpose Standing Committee No. 1

	Premier 
State Development
Citizenship
Education and Training
Special Minister of State 
Commerce
Finance
Industrial Relations
Treasury 
Infrastructure
Hunter
The Legislature

(b)	General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2

	Health
	Community Services 
	Youth
	Ageing
	Disability Services
	Tourism and Sport and Recreation
	Women
	Aboriginal Affairs

(c)	General Purpose Standing Committee No. 3

Police
Attorney General
Justice
Juvenile Justice
Emergency Services
Lands
Rural Affairs
Gaming and Racing
Central Coast

(d)	General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4

	Planning
	Redfern Waterloo
	Science and Medical Research
	Local Government
Roads 
Housing
Transport
Western Sydney
Fair Trading

(e)	General Purpose Standing Committee No. 5

	Environment
Arts 
Water Utilities
Regional Development 
Illawarra
Small Business
Natural Resources
Primary Industries
Mineral Resources
Energy
Ports
	Waterways.

Initiation of inquiries
2.	(1)	The Committees may inquire into and report on:
(a)	any matters referred to them by the House,
(b)	the expenditure, performance or effectiveness of any department of government, statutory body or corporation,
(c)	any matter in any annual report of a department of government, statutory body or corporation.
(2)	A meeting of a Committee to consider a self-reference under this paragraph may be convened at the request of any three Members of the Committee in writing to the Clerk of a Committee.
(3)	The Clerk of a Committee must convene a meeting of the Committee within 7 days of the receipt of the request providing that Members are given at least 24 hours notice of that meeting.
(4)	The majority of the members of the Committee will then be required to endorse the self reference for it to proceed.
(5)	The terms of the self-reference should be reported to the House on the next sitting day.

Membership
3. 	Each Committee is to consist of seven members, comprising:
(a)	three Government members,
(b)	two Opposition members,
(c)	two Cross Bench members. 

Chair and Deputy Chair
4.	Before proceeding to any business at its first meeting, each Committee must elect a Chair and a Deputy Chair. 

Substitute members
5.	(1)	Government or Opposition members may be appointed to a Committee as substitutes for a member of the Committee for any matter before the Committee, by notice in writing to the Chair of a Committee.
(2)	Cross Bench members may be appointed to a Committee as substitutes for another Cross Bench member of the Committee for any matter before the Committee by notice in writing to the Chair of a Committee.
(3)	Nominations for substitute Government or Opposition members may be made by the Leader of the Government, Leader of the Opposition, Government or Opposition Whips or Deputy Whips, as applicable. 
(4)	Nominations for substitute Cross Bench members may be made by another Cross Bench member.

Budget Estimates 2006-2007
Resolved 8 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 7, item 25
1.	That the Budget Estimates and related papers for the financial year 2006-2007 presenting the amounts to be appropriated from the Consolidated Fund be referred to the General Purpose Standing Committees for inquiry and report.

2. 	That the committees consider the Budget Estimates in accordance with the allocation of portfolios to the committees. 

3. 	For the purposes of this inquiry any member of the House may attend a meeting of a committee in relation to the Budget Estimates and question witnesses, participate in the deliberations of the committee at such meeting and make a dissenting statement relating to the Budget Estimates, but may not vote or be counted for the purpose of any quorum. 

4. 	The committees must hear evidence on the Budget Estimates in public. 

5. 	Not more than three committees are to hear evidence on the Budget Estimates simultaneously. 

6. 	When a committee hears evidence on the Budget Estimates, the Chair is to call on items of expenditure in the order decided on and declare the proposed expenditure open for examination. 

7. 	The committees may ask for explanations from Ministers in the House, or officers of departments, statutory bodies or corporations, relating to the items of proposed expenditure. 

8. 	The report of a committee on the Budget Estimates may propose the further consideration of any items. 

9. 	That a daily Hansard record of the hearings of a committee on the Budget Estimates be published as soon as practicable after each day’s proceedings. 

10.	That the hearings be held according to the following timetable:

Monday 28 August 2006
9.00 am to 1.00 pm
GPSC 1: Premier, State Development, Citizenship
GPSC 3: Justice, Juvenile Justice
2.00 pm to 6.00 pm
GPSC 4: Local Government
GPSC 5: Water Utilities, Regional Development, Small Business, Illawarra
8.00 pm to 10.30 pm
GPSC 1: The Legislature
GPSC 2: Tourism and Sport and Recreation, Women, Aboriginal Affairs

Friday 1 September 2006
9.00 am to 1.00 pm
GPSC 1: Industrial Relations, Commerce, Finance, Western Sydney, Fair Trading
GPSC 4: Roads
2.00 pm to 6.00 pm
GPSC 3: Police
GPSC 5: Energy, Ports, Waterways
8.00 pm to 10.30 pm
GPSC 3: Gaming and Racing, Central Coast
GPSC 4: Housing

Monday 4 September 2006
9.00 am to 1.00 pm
GPSC 1: Treasury, Infrastructure, Hunter
GPSC 2: Health
2.00 pm to 6.00 pm
GPSC 1: Education and Training
GPSC 5: Environment, Arts
8.00 pm to 10.30 pm
GPSC 2: Community Services, Youth 
GPSC 5: Primary Industries

Friday 8 September 2006
9.00 am to 1.00 pm
GPSC 2: Ageing and Disability Services
GPSC 4: Planning, Redfern and Waterloo, Science and Medical Research
2.00 pm to 6.00 pm
GPSC 3: Lands, Emergency Services, Rural Affairs
GPSC 4: Transport
8.00 pm to 10.30 pm
GPSC 3: Attorney General
		GPSC 5: Natural Resources, Mineral Resources.

11.	The committees may hold supplementary hearings as required. 

12. 	The committees are to present a final report to the House by the last sitting day in November 2006.
13.	The timetable in paragraph 10 may be varied by the Leader of the Government, provided the time allocated for each portfolio hearing is not reduced.
14.	Members may lodge with the Clerk to the committee proposed issues for questioning up to seven days prior to the holding of the initial hearing for that portfolio.
15.	Members may lodge questions on notice with the Clerk to the committee during a Budget Estimates hearing and up to two days following
Budget Estimates 2005-2006
Resolved 6 May 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 103, item 7

1.	That the Budget Estimates and related papers for the financial year 2005-2006 presenting the amounts to be appropriated from the Consolidated Fund be referred to the General Purpose Standing Committees for inquiry and report. 

2.	That the committees consider the Budget Estimates in accordance with the allocation of portfolios to the committees. 

3.	For the purposes of this inquiry any member of the House may attend a meeting of a committee in relation to the Budget Estimates and question witnesses, participate in the deliberations of the committee at such meeting and make a dissenting statement relating to the Budget Estimates, but may not vote or be counted for the purpose of any quorum. 

4.	The committees must hear evidence on the Budget Estimates in public. 

5.	Not more than two committees are to hear evidence on the Budget Estimates simultaneously. 

6.	When a committee hears evidence on the Budget Estimates, the Chair is to call on items of expenditure in the order decided on and declare the proposed expenditure open for examination. 

7.	The committees may ask for explanations from Ministers in the House, or officers of departments, statutory bodies or corporations, relating to the items of proposed expenditure. 

8.	The report of a committee on the Budget Estimates may propose the further consideration of any items. 

9.	That a daily Hansard record of the hearings of a committee on the Budget Estimates be published as soon as practicable after each day’s proceedings. 

10.	That the Leader of the Government is to provide to each Committee, by Friday 1 July 2005, a schedule outlining the attendance of relevant ministers to appear before each committee, for the committee’s consideration. 

11.	A committee must not meet to hear evidence on any day on which the House sits except during any adjournment for meal breaks or after the adjournment of the House.

12.	The committees may hold supplementary hearings as required. 

13.	The committees present a final report to the House by the last sitting day of the second sitting week in 2006.

Resolved by the House 23 March 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 96, item 26—That the reporting date for the reference to General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4 relating to the Budget Estimates and related papers be extended to Monday 16 May 2005.

Resolved by the House 1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 4—That the reporting date for the reference to General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2 relating to the Budget Estimates and related papers be extended to Thursday 6 April 2006.

Resolved by the House 1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 5—That the reporting date for the reference to General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4 relating to the Budget Estimates and related papers be extended to Thursday 6 April 2006.

Resolved by the House 8 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 139, item 7—That the reporting date for the reference to General Purpose Standing Committee No. 3 relating to the Budget Estimates and related papers be extended to Thursday 6 April 2006.

Resolved by the House 30 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 143, item 3—That the reporting date for the reference to General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2 relating to the Budget Estimates and related papers be extended to Thursday 11 May 2006.
Reports
(1)	The Chair (Mr Cohen) tabled Report No. 24 of General Purpose Standing Committee No. 5 entitled “Budget Estimates 2005-2006”, dated March 2006, together with transcripts of evidence, correspondence and answers to questions taken on notice. Ordered: That the report be printed—7 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 138, item 16.

(2)	The Chair (Revd Mr Nile) tabled Report No. 29 of General Purpose Standing Committee No. 1 entitled “Budget Estimates 2005-2006”, dated March 2006, together with transcripts of evidence, correspondence and answers to questions taken on notice. Ordered: That the report be printed—9 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 140, item 4.

(3)	The Chair (Ms Fazio) tabled Report No. 16 of General Purpose Standing Committee No. 3 entitled “Budget Estimates 2005-2006”, dated March 2006, together with transcripts of evidence, correspondence and answers to questions taken on notice. Ordered: That the report be printed—30 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 143, item 5.

(4)	The Chair (Miss Gardiner) tabled Report No. 15 of General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4 entitled “Budget Estimates 2005-2006”, dated April 2006, together with transcripts of evidence, correspondence and answers to questions taken on notice. Ordered: That the report be printed—6 April 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 146, item 12.

(5)	The Chair (Mrs Forsythe) tabled Report No. 21 of General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2 entitled “Budget Estimates 2005-2006”, dated May 2006, together with transcripts of evidence, correspondence and answers to questions taken on notice. Ordered: That the report be printed—11 May 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 152, item 3.
Take Note debates
(1)	Mr Cohen moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 24 of General Purpose Standing Committee No. 5. Motion made (Mr Cohen speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—7 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 138, item 16.

(2)	Revd Mr Nile moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 29 of General Purpose Standing Committee No. 1. Motion made (Revd Mr Nile speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—9 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 140, item 4.

(3)	Ms Fazio moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 16 of General Purpose Standing Committee No. 3. Motion made (Ms Fazio speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until next sitting day—30 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 143, item 5.

(4)	Miss Gardiner moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 15 of General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4. Motion made (Miss Gardiner speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until next sitting day—6 April 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 146, item 12.

(5)	Mrs Forsythe moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 21 of General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2. Motion made (Mrs Forsythe speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until next sitting day—11 May 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 152, item 3.

General Purpose Standing Committee No. 1
Membership
Ms Cusack 
Revd Mr Nile (Chair)
Ms Parker (Deputy Chair)
Mr Primrose
Ms Rhiannon
Ms Sharpe
Mr West
House informed 2 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 18, item 22
House informed Chair and Deputy Chair—2 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 18, item 23
House informed—Mr Roozendaal in place of Mr Burke, resigned, Mr West in place of Ms Burnswoods, Ms Parker in place of Mr Harwin—29 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 64 item 10
House informed—Revd Dr Moyes, in place of Revd Mr Nile, resigned—14 September 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 68, item 16
House informed—following the resignation of the Revd Mr Nile, Mr Primrose elected Chair on 13 September 2004, on 17 September 2004 Mr Primrose resigned and the Revd Dr Moyes was elected Chair. Mr Roozendaal elected Deputy Chair on 13 September 2004—21 September 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 71, item 8

House informed—Mr Donnelly in place of Mr Roozendaal—13 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 113, item 27

House informed—Ms Parker elected as Deputy Chair—11 October 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 119, item 23

House informed—Revd Mr Nile in place of Revd Dr Moyes—28 February 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 135, item 27

House informed—Revd Mr Nile elected as Chair—7 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 138, item 3.

House informed—Ms Sharpe in place of Mr Donnelly—8 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 7, item 17.
Inquiries
1	Inquiry into serious injury and death in the workplace
House resolved 19 November 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 34, item 10
1.	That General Purpose Standing Committee No. 1 inquire into and report on serious injury and death in the workplace, and in particular:
(a)	the operation of WorkCover’s prosecution branch including the cases of:
(i)	Anthony Hampson—Gosford High School, June 2001,
(ii)	Dean McGoldrick—death while working for Advance Roofing, February 2000,
(b)	the role and performance of WorkCover in liaising with victims and families,
(c)	the method and monitoring of payment of penalties where an employer has been convicted of an offence relating to a serious accident or death,
(d)	compliance by WorkCover with its statutory requirements relating to serious injury and death in the workplace,
(e)	comparison of the operation of WorkCover in relation to the management of serious injury and death in the workplace in other jurisdictions in Australia.
2.	That the Committee report by 6 May 2004.
House resolved to extend reporting date to Friday 28 May 2004 — 6 May 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 53, item 4

Report
The Clerk, according to the resolution of the House of 3 July 2003, announced receipt of Report No. 24 entitled “Serious injury and death in the workplace”, dated May 2004, together with minutes of proceedings, submissions, correspondence and transcripts of evidence received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that under the resolution the report was authorised to be printed on 17 May 2004—1 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 57, item 15.
Take Note debate
Revd Mr Nile moved: That the House take note of the report, deb ens—1 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 57, item 15, deb res—2 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 58, item 17, deb res—23 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 61, item 14, deb res—15 September 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 69, item 15, deb res, question put and passed—22 September 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 72, item 16.

Government’s response
Mr Macdonald tabled the Government’s response to Report No. 24 entitled “Serious injury and death in the workplace”, tabled 17 May 2004.Ordered: That the document be printed—17 November 2004, 1st session, Minutes No. 84, item 16.

2	Inquiry into Workers Compensation fraud
The Chair (Revd Mr Nile) informed the House of committee resolution—2 December 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 36, item 17.
That, in relation to the inquiry into the NSW Workers’ Compensation Scheme undertaken in the previous Parliament, General Purpose Standing Committee No. 1 inquire into and report on the implementation of its recommendations and conclusions and any developments in workers compensation in New South Wales since the Committee’s final report in September 2002 and in particular:
(a)	the extent to which the McKinsey & Company’s Scheme Design Review commissioned by WorkCover New South Wales addressed the Committee’s evidence, conclusions and recommendations, and
(b)	the incidence of fraud in workers’ compensation both in relation to fraudulent practices by employers and fraudulent and exaggerated claims by employees, including:
(i)	the priority and resources given to fraud investigation by WorkCover New South Wales,
(ii)	the methods of investigating and prosecuting fraud,
(iii)	the methods used to combat fraud and their effectiveness,
(iv)	the cost of fraud to the NSW Workers’ Compensation Scheme,
(v)	methods used in other jurisdictions to combat fraud.
Report
The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of Report No. 27 entitled “Workers Compensation Fraud”, dated April 2005 received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that under the standing order the report was authorised to be printed on 1 April 2005—5 April 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 97, item 11.

3	Inquiry into the 2004 Mini Budget
House resolved 5 May 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 52, item 6
1.	That the General Purpose Standing Committee No. 1 inquire into and report on the 2004 Mini Budget.
2.	That the Committee:
	(a)	must hear evidence on the Mini Budget in public,
	(b)	may ask for explanations from the Treasurer or officers of the Treasury relating to the items of proposed expenditure outlined in the Mini Budget,
	(c)	have leave to sit during the sittings or any adjournment of the House.
3.	That the Committee report to the House by Thursday 3 June 2004.
Report
The Chair (Revd Mr Nile) tabled Report No. 25 entitled “2004 Mini Budget”, dated June 2004, together with transcripts of evidence and answers to questions taken on notice. Ordered: That the report be printed—3 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 59, item 5.
Take Note Debate
Revd Mr Nile moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report, deb ens—3 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 59, item 5, deb res, question put and passed—22 September 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 72, item 18
4	Budget Estimates 2004-2005
See General Purpose Standing Committee resolution
5	Personal Injury Compensation Legislation

House informed 9 December 2004, 1st Session, Minutes no. 88, item 6
1.	That General Purpose Standing Committee No. 1 inquire into, and report on the operations and outcomes of all personal injury compensation legislation (including but not limited to: claims by persons injured in motor accidents, transport accidents, accidents in the workplace, at public events, in public places and in commercial premises but not including claims by victims injured as a result of criminal acts) approved by the Parliament of New South Wales from 1999, with particular reference to:
	(a)	the impact on employment in rural and regional communities,
	(b)	the impact on community events and activities, and community groups,
	(c)	the impact on insurance premium levels and the availability of cost-effective insurance,
	(d)	the level and availability of Compulsory Third Party motor accident premiums required to fund claims cost if changes had not been implemented in 1999; and the impact on the WorkCover scheme if changes had not been implemented in 2001, and
	(e)	any other issue that the Committee considers to be of relevance to the inquiry.

Report
The Clerk tabled Report No. 28 entitled “Personal injury compensation legislation”, dated December 2005, together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents, submissions, correspondence and answers to questions taken on notice received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 8 December 2005—28 February 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 135, item 14.
Take Note Debate
Revd Dr Moyes moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the Report No. 28 of General Purpose Standing Committee No. 1. Motion made (Revd Dr Moyes speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—28 February 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 135, item 14, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17.
Government’s response
Mr Kelly tabled the Government’s response to Report No. 28 entitled “Personal injury compensation legislation”, tabled 8 December 2005.Ordered: That the document be printed—8 June 2006, 2nd session, Minutes No. 7, item 27.

General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2
Membership
Mr Catanzariti (Deputy Chair)
Dr Chesterfield-Evans
Mrs Forsythe (Chair)
Ms Hale
Ms Robertson
Mrs Pavey
Mr Tsang 
House informed 2 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 18, item 22
House informed Chair and Deputy Chair—2 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 18, item 23
House informed—Mrs Pavey in place of Ms Parker—29 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 64 item 10

House informed—Mrs Forsythe elected Chair and Mr Catanzariti elected Deputy Chair—28 October 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 79, item 12

House informed—Ms Hale in place of Revd Dr Moyes—8 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 125, item 17
Inquiries
1	Complaints handling within NSW Health
House informed 24 February 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 39, item 23
The Chair (Revd Dr Moyes), according to paragraph 3 of the resolution establishing General Purpose Standing Committees, informed the House that on 15 December 2003 General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2 resolved to adopt the following terms of reference:
That General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2 inquire into and report upon the complaints handling procedures within NSW Health, and in particular:
(a)	the culture of learning and the willingness to share information about errors and the failure of systems, and
(b)	an assessment of whether the system encourages open and active discussion and improvement in clinical care.

Report

The Chair (Revd Dr Moyes) tabled Report No. 17, together with transcripts of evidence, submissions, tabled documents, correspondence and answers to questions taken on notice. Ordered: That the report be printed—24 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes no. 62, item 7.

Take Note Debate

Revd Dr Moyes moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report, deb ens— 24 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes no. 62, item 75, deb res, deb int—22 September 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 72, item 19, deb ens, deb int, - 20 October 2004,1st Session, Minutes No. 75, item 17, deb res, 27 October 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 78, item 14—put and passed.

Government’s response
The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of the Government’s response to Report No. 17 entitled “Complaints handling within NSW Health”, tabled 24 June 2004 received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that under the standing order the document was authorised to be printed on 24 December 2004—22 February, 2005, 1st Session, Minutes no. 89, item 24.
2	Budget Estimates 2004-2005
See General Purpose Standing Committee resolution
3	Operation of Mona Vale Hospital

House informed 9 December 2004, 1st Session, Minutes no. 88, item 7
1.	That General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2 inquire into and report on the operation of Mona Vale Hospital, and in particular:
	(a)	the closure of the intensive care unit and the reasons behind its transfer to another hospital,
	(b)	the level of funding given to Mona Vale Hospital compared to other hospitals in the area,
	(c)	the level of community consultation in relation to changes proposed by NSW Health to the hospital, and
	(d)	the reasons why the hospital has not been made a general hospital for the Northern Beaches area.
2.	That the Committee report by 31 March 2005.
Mrs Forsythe informed the House that on 21 March 2005 the committee resolved to extend reporting date to Thursday 26 May 2005—21 March 2005, 1st session, Minutes No. 95, item 21

Report

The Chair (Mrs Forsythe) tabled Report No. 19, together with transcripts of evidence, submissions, tabled documents, correspondence and answers to questions taken on notice. Ordered: That the report be printed—26 May 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 106, item 3.

Take Note Debate

Mrs Forsythe moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report—26 May 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 106, item 3, deb res, deb int—9 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 126, item 14, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17, deb res, question put and passed—8 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 139, item 14.

Government’s Response
Mr Macdonald tabled the Government’s response to Report No. 19 entitled “Operation of Mona Vale Hospital”, tabled 26 May 2005. Ordered: That the document be printed—1 December 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 133, item 24.

4	Post School Disability Programs
House informed 22 February 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 89, item 31
That General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2 inquire into and report on the appropriateness of changes to post school programs for young adults with a disability, and in particular:
(a)	the program structure and policy framework, including eligibility criteria, for the new Transition to Work and Community Participation Programs,
(b)	the adequacy and appropriateness of funding arrangements for the new programs,
(c)	the role of advocates both individual and peak groups in the consultation process,
(d)	the impact of the exclusion of students enrolled or proposing to enrol in post secondary and higher education from eligibility for assistance under the new programs,
(e)	the appropriateness of the assessment methodology used to identify school leaver support needs and to stream school leavers into the new programs,
(f)	the adequacy of complaints and appeals mechanisms established in relation to the implementation of the new programs, and particularly with respect to assessment decisions, and
(g)	whether appropriate and sustainable further education and vocational training and employment outcomes for people with a disability are likely to be achieved as a result of these changes.
Mrs Forsythe informed the House that on 21 March 2005 the committee resolved that the reporting date be 29 July 2005—22 March 2005, 1st session, Minutes No. 95, item 21
Mrs Forsythe moved, according to notice: That, for the purpose of its current inquiry into changes to post school programs for young adults with a disability, General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2 have power to appoint sub-committees according to standing order 217—25 May 2005, 1st session, Minutes No. 105, item 3
Report
The Clerk announced receipt of Report No. 20 entitled “Inquiry into Post School Programs for Young Adults with a Disability—Getting a Fair Go”, dated August 2005 together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents, submissions and correspondence received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 30 August 2005—13 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 113, item 20.
Take Note debate
Mrs Forsythe moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report. Debate ensued.  Motion made (Mrs Forsythe speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—13 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 113, item 20, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17, deb res, des interrupted—10 May 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 151, item 16, deb res, question put and passed—30 August 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 9, item 10.
Government’s Response
(1)	The Clerk tabled correspondence from the Leader of the Government advising that the Government’s response to Report No. 20 entitled “Inquiry into Post School Programs for Young Adults with a Disability—Getting a Fair Go”, tabled 30 August 2005, which was due on 2 March 2006, will be tabled on 10 March 2006—7 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 138, item 8.
(2)	The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of the Government’s response to Report No. 20 entitled “Inquiry into Post School Programs for Young Adults with a Disability—Getting a Fair Go”, tabled August 2005 received by him out of session and authorised to be printed on 14 March 2006—28 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No.141, item 8.
5	Review of Inquiry into Complaints Handling within NSW Health
House informed 6 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 5, item 25
That General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2 undertake a review of the implementation of the response of the NSW Government to the recommendations of the committee’s inquiry into complaint handling within NSW Health.

6	Health Impacts of Air Pollution in the Sydney Basin
House informed 6 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 5, item 26
That General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2 inquire into and report on the health impacts of air pollution in the Sydney basin, and in particular:

(a)	changes in the emissions of various air pollutants and the impact of those changes on air quality in the Sydney basin over the past three decades, including any ‘hot-spots’ where pollution is concentrated,

(b)	the impact of New South Wales air pollution laws (including the Clean Air Act 1961, the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and any regulations made under those Acts) on air quality over the past three decades,

(c)	the causes of air pollution in the Sydney basin over the past three decades,

(d)	the health impacts of air pollution on any ‘at risk’ groups,

(e)	the financial impacts of air pollution on the New South Wales health system,

(f)	the effectiveness of current laws and programmes for mitigating air pollution,

(g)	strategies to reduce the health impacts of air pollution, and

(h)	any other relevant matter.

General Purpose Standing Committee No. 3
Membership
Ms Fazio (Chair)
Mr Jenkins
Mr Lynn
Mr Obeid
Mr Pearce (Deputy Chair)
Ms Rhiannon
Mr West
House informed 2 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 18, item 22
House informed Chair and Deputy Chair—2 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 18, item 23
House informed—Mr Lynn in place of Mrs Pavey—29 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 64, item 10
House informed—Mr Jenkins in place of Mr Tingle—21 June 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 110, item 18
House informed—Ms Rhiannon in place of Mr Breen—7 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 6, item 14

Inquiries
1	Budget Estimates 2004-2005
See General Purpose Standing Committee resolution

House resolved—22 September 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 72, item 13
Resolution amended—27 October 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 78, item 8
1.	That in view of the answers given by the Minister for Juvenile Justice at the estimates hearing held on Thursday 16 September 2004, this House requests General Purpose Standing Committee No. 3 to meet for the purpose of hearing evidence from youth workers and staff at Kariong Detention Centre.

2.	That for the purposes of these hearings, the committee has leave to sit during the sittings of the House.

3.	(1)	That the following witnesses be invited to appear before the committee:

Mr Dale Bassett
Mr Scott Bell
Ms Helen Egan
Ms Kim Emmerson
Mr Luke Falconer
Mr Brian Fitzpatrick
Mr Mark Fitzpatrick
Mr Peter Hawthorne
Mr Andrew Makay
Mr David Maryska
Mr Michael Pedavoli
Mr Mitch Walsh
Mr Greg Jones
Mr Byron Hill
Mr Tony Hansen
Mr Gary Hall.

	(2)	That additional witnesses may be called by order of the committee.

4.	That all evidence be taken in camera, and only made public by order of the committee.

5.	That the committee report to the House any evidence made public by the committee within seven days of the final hearing—put and passed.

Reports
The Clerk announced receipt of Report No. 14 entitled “Inquiry into Kariong Juvenile Justice Centre”, dated November 2004 received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 18 November 2004—7 December 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 86, item 8
The Chair tabled transcripts of evidence, tabled documents and correspondence relating to Report No. 14—24 February 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 91, item 7
Take Note debates
Ms Fazio moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report no. 14. Motion made (Ms Fazio speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—7 December 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 86, item 8, deb res, deb adj—23 March 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 96, item 18, deb res, question put and passed—6 April 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 98, item 13
2	Issues relating to the operations and management of the Department of Corrective Services
House informed 29 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 131, item 16
That General Purpose Standing Committee No. 3 inquire into and report on issues relating to the following areas of the operations and management of the Department of Corrective Services and other relevant agencies:

1.	The operations and management of Corrective Services Industries (CSI) with regard to:

(a)	the observance of the Charter to avoid unfair competition through the use of prisoner labour to compete with existing businesses,

(b)	claims that curtain manufacture by CSI is replicating work previously done by other NSW businesses and costing jobs, and

(c)	other businesses that may be unfairly disadvantaged by CSI.

2.	The management of high risk prisoners by the Department of Corrective Services with regard to:

(a)	access and contact by non-correctional persons including their security screening,

(b)	the effectiveness of the High Risk Management Unit (HRMU) at Goulburn Gaol,

(c)	the objectivity of the prisoner classification system, and

(d)	staffing levels and over-crowding.

3.	The interstate transfer of offenders and parolees with regard to:

(a)	communication and agreement between authorities, and

(b)	ministerial sign-off under the Acts and informal arrangements made between jurisdictions.

Reports
The Clerk announced receipt of Report No. 17 entitled “Issues relating to the operations and management of the Department of Corrective Services”, dated June 2006, together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents, submissions, correspondence and answers to questions taken on notice received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 5 June 2006—6 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 5, item 16

Take Note debates
Ms Fazio moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 17. Motion made (Ms Fazio speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—6 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 5, item 15.

General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4
Membership
Ms Burnswoods
Mr Clarke
Mr Donnelly
Miss Gardiner (Chair)
Ms Griffin
Ms Hale (Deputy Chair)
Mr Oldfield.
House informed 2 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 18, item 22
House informed Chair and Deputy Chair—2 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 18, item 23
House informed—Mr Roozendaal in place of Mr Catanzariti—29 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 64 item 10
House informed—Mr Donnelly in place of Mr Roozendaal—4 May 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 101 item 12

Inquiries
1	Inquiry into Aspects of the Transport Safety and Reliability Bill
House resolved 30 October 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 29, item 15
1.	That, notwithstanding anything contained in the Standing Orders, General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4 be empowered to take evidence from Mr Kent Donaldson, Executive Director of the Transport Safety and Rail Safety Regulator, and Mr Ron Christie, only in relation to the clauses of the Transport Legislation Amendment (Safety and Reliability) Bill.
2.	That the Committee report by 10 November 2003—put and passed.
Report
The Clerk, according to the resolution of the House of 3 July 2003, announced receipt of Report No. 8 entitled “Inquiry into aspects of the Transport Safety and Reliability Bill”, dated November 2003, together with minutes of proceedings and transcripts of evidence received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that under the resolution the report was authorised to be printed on 9 November 2003—11 November 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 30, item 12.

2	Inquiry into the Management of the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
House informed 4 May 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 51, item 15
That the committee inquire into and report on the management of the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, and in particular:
(a)	the role of the Chairman, past and present Chief Executive Officers, the SHFA Board, and other executive officers in the management of land development issues under its control,
(b)	lines of communication and accountability between the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority and relevant Councils, the Premier and any other Ministers or their staff and advisors,
(c)	potential conflicts of interest in the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority’s commercial relationships,
(d)	the process by which the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority acquired enhanced consent powers, and the role of the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority as a consent authority for lands that it administers,
(e)	the role of the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority following the sacking of the City of Sydney Council and the South Sydney Council, and the conduct of the Multidimensional Study of the Pyrmont Point site,
(f)	the transparency of planning assessment methods and processes employed by the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, and
(g)	any other relevant matter.

Report
The Clerk announced receipt of Report No. 13 entitled “Management of the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority”, dated June 2005 together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents, submissions and correspondence received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 24 June 2005—13 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 113, item 16.
Take Note debate
Miss Gardiner moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report. Motion made (Miss Gardiner speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next Wednesday on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—13 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 113, item 16, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17, deb res, deb int—5 April 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 145, item 15, deb res, question put and passed—10 May 2006, 1st Sesssion, Minutes No. 151, item 13.
Government’s Response
The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of the Government’s response to Report No. 13 entitled “Management of the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority”, tabled 24 June 2005, received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 23 December 2005—28 February 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 135, item 20(2).
3	Closure of Casino to Murwillumbah Rail Services
House informed 12 May 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 55, item 5
That the committee inquire into and report on:
(a)	the decision by the State Government to replace the daily Casino to Murwillumbah XPT service with a coach service, including the accuracy of the Government’s claims it will save $5 million per year,
(b)	the economic and social impact on North Coast communities of the loss of the daily XPT service between Casino and Murwillumbah, in particular the impact of the loss of jobs within CountryLink and other State Government departments and agencies and the closure of local train stations and travel centres,
(c)	the future of the rail line between Casino and Murwillumbah, including, but not limited to, the present condition of the line, recent and future maintenance programs, options for and the financial impact of future development of the line and the possible extension of the line to the Queensland border, and
(d)	any other matters arising from the Government’s decision to terminate the rail services.

Report
The Clerk announced receipt of Report No. 10 entitled “Closure of the Casino to Murwillumbah rail service”, dated November 2004 together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents, submissions and correspondence received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed 24 November 2004. Authorised to be printed on 24 November 2004—7 December 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 86, item 9.
Take Note debate
Miss Gardiner moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report.  Motion made (Miss Gardiner speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next Wednesday on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—7 December 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 86, item 9, deb res, deb int—23 March 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 96, item 19, deb res, deb int—6 April 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 98, item 14, deb res, question put and passed—4 May 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 101, item 16.
Government’s Response
Mr Della Bosca tabled the Government’s response to Report No. 10 entitled “Murwillumbah Rail Service”, tabled 24 May 2005. Ordered: That the document be printed—24 May 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 104, item 27
4	Budget Estimates 2004-2005
See General Purpose Standing Committee resolution

5	Closure of the Designer Outlets Centre, Liverpool
House informed 31 August 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 65, item 24.
The Chair (Miss Gardiner), according to paragraph 3 of the resolution establishing General Purpose Standing Committees, informed the House that on 28 July 2004 General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4 resolved to adopt the following terms of reference:
1.	That General Purpose Standing Committee No 4 inquire into and report on the approval process relating to the Designer Outlets Centre on Orange Grove Road, Liverpool by Liverpool Council, and in particular:
	(a)	the circumstances surrounding that approval,
	(b)	the role of the Minister for Infrastructure Planning and Natural Resources, the Minister Assisting the Minister for Infrastructure and Planning (Planning Administration) and the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources in dealing with the development,
	(c)	the role of the Premier, the Premier’s Office, the Member for Fairfield, any member of the Government or any other party in dealing with the development,
	(d)	the economic and social impact on the Liverpool community of the loss of jobs as a result of the centre closing,
	(e)	the future of the Designer Outlets Centre on Orange Grove Road, including but not limited to, the effect on businesses, the local community and jobs, and
	(f)	other relevant matters arising from the Government’s planning policies and decisions.
2.	That the Committee report by 1 September 2004.
Miss Gardiner further informed the House that on 25 August 2004 the committee resolved that the reporting date be extended to 24 September 2004.
House informed extension of reporting date to 3 December 2004—19 October 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 74, item 21
House informed extension of reporting date to 20 December 2004—7 December 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 86, item 18
Report
The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of Report No. 11 entitled “The Designer Outlets Centre, Liverpool”, dated December 2004 together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents, submissions and correspondence received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that under the standing order the report was authorised to be printed on 20 December 2004—22 February 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 89, item 22.
Take Note debate
Miss Gardiner moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report. Motion made (Miss Gardiner speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—22 February 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 89, item 22, deb res, deb int—21 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 117, item 11, deb res, question put and passed—12 October 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 120, item 11.
Government’s Response
The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of the Government’s response to Report No. 11 entitled “The Designer Outlets Centre, Liverpool”, tabled 20 December 2004, received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that under the standing order the document was authorised to be printed on 20 June 2005—21 June 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 110, item 13.
6	Pacific Highway Upgrades
House informed 14 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 114, item 11.
The Chair (Miss Gardiner), according to paragraph 2 of the resolution establishing General Purpose Standing Committees, informed the House that on 10 August 2005 General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4 resolved to adopt the following terms of reference: 
That the General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4 inquire into and report on the impact of the proposed upgrades of the Pacific Highway between:
(1)	Ewingsdale and Tintenbar, with particular regard to the following issues:
	(a)	reasons for expanding the highway upgrade study area on the St Helena to Tintenbar section,
	(b)	the level of upgrade proposed for this section and the remainder of the Pacific Highway,
	(c)	the impact of the highway upgrade on prime agricultural land,
	(d)	the potential impact of the upgraded highway on prime agricultural land in the expanded study area,
	(e)	the impacts of B-doubles on the Pacific Highway,
	(f)	the impacts of interstate heavy transport on the Pacific Highway and of the mixing of interstate and local transport,
	(g)	the impacts of interstate truck transport on the New England Highway,
	(h)	the significance of the New England Highway as a designated national transport route,
	(i)	existing or proposed strategic transport plans that seek to deal with the forecast doubling by 2025 of the NSW freight task, and
	(j)	the significance of statements by the Minister for Infrastructure Planning and Natural Resources that the Pacific Highway is dedicated as a regional road.
(2)	Ballina and Woodburn, with particular regard to the following issues:
	(a)	impact on prime agricultural land,
	(b)	impact on flooding in the mid-Richmond area,
	(c)	impact on communities at Broadwater and Woodburn; and 
(3)	Any other related matters.
Report
(1)	The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of Report No. 14 entitled “Pacific Highway Upgrades: Interim Report—Ewingsdale-Tintenbar and Ballina-Woodburn”, dated December 2005, received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 21 December 2005—28 February 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 135, item 22.
(2)	The Chair (Miss Gardiner) tabled Report No. 16 entitled “Pacific Highway Upgrades: Final Report”, dated May 2006, together with transcripts of evidence, correspondence and answers to questions taken on notice. Ordered: That the report be printed—11 May 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 152, item 17
Take Note debate
(1)	Miss Gardiner moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 14. Motion made (Miss Gardiner speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—28 February 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 135, item 22, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17.
(2)	Miss Gardiner moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 16. Motion made (Miss Gardiner speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—11 May 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 152, item 17
Government’s Response
The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of the Government’s response to Report No. 24 entitled “Pacific Highway Upgrades: Interim Report—Ewingsdale-Tintenbar and Ballina-Woodburn”, tabled 21 December 2005, received out of session and authorised to be printed 26 June 2006—29 August 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 8, item 20.

7	Pacific Highway Upgrades—Coffs Harbour
House informed 11 October 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 119, item 24
The Chair (Miss Gardiner), according to paragraph 2 of the resolution establishing General Purpose Standing Committees, informed the House that on 21 September 2005 General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4 resolved to adopt the following terms of reference:

1.	That the General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4 inquire into and report on:

	(a)	the proposed upgrade of the Pacific Highway between Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga as outlined in the Coffs Harbour Highway Planning Strategy, and

	(b)	the progress of the proposed Bonville upgrade of the Pacific Highway.

2.	That the inquiry be in the same terms as, and conducted concurrently with, the inquiry into the Pacific Highway upgrades between Ewingsdale and Tintenbar, and Ballina and Woodburn, as reported to the House on 14 September 2005.

8	Issues Relating to the Cross City Tunnel
House resolved that it be an instruction to General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4 to not undertake any inquiry into the Cross City Tunnel or related matters—15 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 128, item 14(9)
House informed 15 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 128, item 11
The Chair (Miss Gardiner), according to paragraph 2 of the resolution establishing General Purpose Standing Committees, informed the House that on 10 November 2005 General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4 resolved to adopt the following terms of reference:
That General Purpose Standing Committee No. 4 inquire into and report on:
The role of the NSW Government, departments and agencies, particularly Premier’s Department, Treasury, Department of Planning and the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA), in relation to the Cross City Tunnel (CCT) project, including:

(a)	methodologies used to select the preferred tenderer and awarding of the contract,

(b)	the transparency of contract negotiation and implementation methods and processes, including identification of any conflict of interest situations,

	(c)	the communication and accountability mechanisms between the RTA and the Government, including the Premier, other Ministers or their staff and the former Premier or former Ministers or their staff,

(d)	the role of the RTA in commissioning and managing road contracts with the private sector and whether this particular Public Private Partnership (PPP) served the public interest, and

(e) 	any other matters incidental to the above terms of reference.

General Purpose Standing Committee No. 5
Membership
Mr Cohen (Chair)
Mr Colless (Deputy Chair)
Mr Catanzariti
Mr Donnelly
Ms Hale
Mr Harwin
Mr Tsang
House informed 2 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 18, item 22
House informed Chair and Deputy Chair—2 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 18, item 23
House informed—Mr Catanzariti in place of Mr West, Mr Harwin in place of Mr Lynn—29 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes no. 64 item 10
House informed—Mr Colless Deputy Chair—9 November 2004, 1st Session, minutes no. 80, item 17
House informed—Mr Donnelly in place of Ms Griffin—4 May 2005, 1st Session, Minutes no. 101 item 12

Inquiries
1	Local Government amalgamations in New South Wales
Chair informed the House of Committee resolution — 2 September, 1st Session, Minutes No. 18, item 26
That General Purpose Standing Committee No. 5 inquire into and report on the social, political and economic impact of amalgamations on local government in NSW, and in particular:
(a)	the adequacy of current funding arrangements for local government,
(b)	the effect of unfunded mandates on councils,
(c)	the local community’s expectations of service provision by local government,
(d)	the optimum organisational structure to efficiently deliver better local government,
(e)	the criteria by which amalgamations, boundary changes or major reorganisation of council areas should be decided,
(f)	the methods by which any such changes should be implemented,
(g)	the role that state government should play in any changes,
(h)	the views of residents and ratepayers on amalgamation,
(i)	the financial implications of amalgamations for financial assistance grants, and
(j)	any other relevant issues.
Report
The Clerk, according to the resolution of the House of 3 July 2003, announced receipt of Report No. 19 entitled “Local Government Amalgamations”, dated December 2003, together with minutes of proceedings, submissions, correspondence and transcripts of evidence, received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that the report was authorised to be printed on 16 December 2003—24 February 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 39, item 20.

Government’s Response
Mr Della Bosca tabled the Government’s response to report no. 19. Ordered: That the report be printed—22 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes no. 60, item 7.
Take Note debate
Mr Cohen moved: that the House take note of Report No. 19 entitled “Local Government Amalgamations”, dated December 2003—24 February 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 39, item 20, deb res, 31 March 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 49, item 13, deb res, 5 May 2004, 1st Session, Minutes 5 May 2003, item 17—Question put and passed.
2	Inquiry into the closure of residential training at the Murrumbidgee College of Agriculture
House resolved 5 May 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 52, item 13. 
House resolved: That the reporting date be extended to Thursday 21 October 2004— 23 September 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 73, item 2
1.	That General Purpose Standing Committee No. 5 inquire into and report on the closure of residential training at the Murrumbidgee College of Agriculture and in particular:
	(a)	the process by which the decision was made to close the residential training,
	(b)	the community and industry consultation that preceded the announcement of the proposal,
	(c)	the impact on the Leeton and Yanco communities and district, and
	(d)	the reasons why Murrumbidgee and Tocal colleges have not been transferred to the Department of Education and Training.
2.	That the Committee report by Thursday 23 September 2004.
Report
The Chair (Mr Cohen) tabled Report No. 21 entitled “Murrumbidgee College of Agriculture”, dated October 2004, together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents, submissions and correspondence. Ordered: That the report be printed-21 October 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 76, item 3
Take Note Debate
Mr Cohen moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report. Debate ensued. Deb adj.- 21 October 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 76, item 3; deb res, deb int—2 March 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 93, item 14, deb res, question put and passed—23 March 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 96, item 16.
Government’s Response
Mr Della Bosca tabled the Government’s response to Report No. 21 of General Purpose Standing Committee No. 5 entitled “Murrumbidgee College of Agriculture”, tabled 21 October 2004. Ordered: That the document be printed—4 May2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 101, item 8

3	Hunter Economic Zone and the Tomalpin Woodlands
House informed 12 May 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 55, item 6
That the committee inquire into and report on the environmental assessment process associated with the Tomalpin woodlands and the Hunter Economic Zone industrial development, in particular:
(a)	the actions of the Director General and other senior officers of the NSW Premier’s Department with particular reference to correspondence and interaction between the Premier’s Department and the Parks Services Division of the Department of Environment and Conservation (formerly the National Parks and Wildlife Service) in the process, and
(b)	the role of the Parks Services Division of the Department of Environment and Conservation (formerly the National Parks and Wildlife Service) in the process.
Report
The Chair (Mr Cohen) tabled Report No. 22 entitled “Hunter Economic Zone and Tomalpin woodlands”, dated December 2004, together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents, submissions and correspondence. Ordered: That the report be printed—9 December 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 88, item 2
Take note debate
Mr Cohen moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report. Motion made (Mr Cohen speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next Wednesday on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—9 December 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 88, item 2, deb res, deb int—4 May 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 101, item 18, deb res, deb int—24 May 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 104, item 32, deb res., question put and passed—7 June 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 107, item 23
4	Inquiry into a sustainable water supply for Sydney
House informed 1 December 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 133, item 17
That General Purpose Standing Committee No. 5 inquire into and report on a sustainable water supply for Sydney and, in particular:
(a)	the environmental impact of the proposed desalination plant at Kurnell,
(b)	the environmental assessment process associated with the proposed desalination plant,
(c)	methods for reducing the use of potable water for domestic, industrial, commercial and agricultural purposes, including sustainable water consumption practices,
(d)	the costs and benefits of desalination and alternative sources of water including recycled wastewater, groundwater, rainwater tanks and stormwater harvesting,
(e)	practices concerning the disposal of trade waste,
(f)	the tender process and contractual arrangements, including public-private partnerships, in relation to the proposed desalination plants, and
(g)	any other relevant matter.

Report
The Chair (Mr Cohen) tabled Report No. 25 entitled “A sustainable water supply for Sydney”, dated June 2006, together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents, correspondence and answers to questions taken on notice. Ordered: That the report be printed—8 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 7, item 5.
Take note debate
Mr Cohen moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report. Motion made (Mr Cohen speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until next sitting day—put and passed—8 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 7, item 5.

Select Committee on Juvenile Offenders
Membership
Ms Cusack 
Ms Fazio	(22 February 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 89, item 32)
Mr Lynn
Revd Dr Moyes (Chair)
Mr Roozendaal 	(22 February 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 89, item 32)
Dr Wong.

Resolved 9 December 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 88, item 30.
1.	That this bill [Juvenile Offenders Legislation Amendment Bill 2004] be now read a second time.
2.	That the provisions of the Juvenile Offenders Legislation Amendment Bill 2004, as passed by the House, be referred to a select committee for inquiry and report.
3.	That, notwithstanding the generality of paragraph 2, the committee examine in particular the following matters:
(a)	the reasons for, and the consequences of, the transfer of management responsibility for the Kariong Juvenile Justice Centre from the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Department of Corrective Services including the impact on staff at Kariong and Baxter detention centres,
(b)	whether the transition of Kariong Juvenile Justice Centre into a juvenile correctional centre operated by the Department of Corrective Services is the most effective method of addressing management problems at that centre,
(c)	the issue of adult detainees sentenced as juvenile offenders at Kariong and elsewhere in the juvenile detention centre system,
(d)	the classification system and appropriateness of placements for detainees,
(e)	alternatives to the establishment of a juvenile correctional centre,
(f)	the wider social implications of incarcerating juveniles in juvenile correctional centres run by the Department of Corrective Services,
(g)	management of staff assault issues in the juvenile justice system,
(h)	whether incarcerating juveniles in juvenile correctional centres achieves reduced recidivism, rehabilitation and compliance with human rights obligations.
4.	That, notwithstanding anything contained in the standing orders, the committee consist of six members, comprising:
	(a)	two government members,
	(b)	Ms Cusack and Mr Lynn, and
	(c)	Revd Dr Moyes and Dr Wong.
5.	That the Chair of the committee be Revd Dr Moyes.
6.	That the committee report by 29 July 2005.
Report
The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of the report of the Select Committee on Juvenile Offenders entitled “Report on the Inquiry into Juvenile Offenders”, dated July 2005 together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents, correspondence, submissions and answers to questions taken on notice received by him out of session. Ordered: That the report be printed—13 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 113, item 19.
Take note debate
Mr Harwin moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report. Motion made (Mr Harwin speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—13 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 113, item 19, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17, deb resumed, deb adj—10 May 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 151, item 15, deb resumed, question put and passed—30 August 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 9, item 9.
Government’s Response
The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of the Government’s response to the report entitled “Report on the Inquiry into Juvenile Offenders”, tabled 29 July 2005, received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 12 December 2005—28 February 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 135, item 20(3)

Select Committee on Proposed Sale of Snowy Hydro Limited
House resolved 3 May 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 148, item 29

1.	That a select committee be appointed to inquire into and report on the proposed sale of Snowy Hydro Limited by the Government, and in particular:

(a)	whether the proposed sale of the Snowy Hydro Limited is in the public interest,

(b)	the need for the sale of the Snowy Hydro Limited,

(c)	impacts on the short and long term financial position of the Government including impacts on revenue and recurrent costs,

(d)	potential compensation payments to affected parties, 

(e)	intended use of funds raised from privatisation, 

(f)	control of water regulation, 

(g)	future location of Snowy Hydro Limited headquarters, 

(h)	job security for the current workforce, 

(i)	access to lands controlled by Snowy Hydro Limited,

(j)	removal of disused Hydro infrastructure in National Parks, 

(k)	limits to foreign and majority share ownership,

(l)	impacts on tourism and local communities in the region, 

(m)	continuation of support of community events and activities by Snowy Hydro Limited, 

(n)	impacts on local councils, 

(o)	heritage issues, 

(p)	land release issues, and

(q)	any other related matters.

2.	That, notwithstanding anything contained in the standing orders, the committee consist of seven members comprising:

(a)	three government members,

(b)	Mrs Pavey and Mrs Forsythe, and

(c)	Revd Dr Moyes and Ms Hale.

3.	(1)	That the Chair of the committee be Revd Dr Moyes.

	(2)	That the Deputy Chair be elected at the first meeting of the committee.

4.	That the committee report by Friday 27 October 2006—put and passed.
Membership
Mrs Pavey
Mrs Forsythe
Revd Dr Moyes
Ms Hale
Ms Fazio
Mr Donnelly
Mr Catanzariti

House informed of nomination of Government members—11 May 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 152, item 7

Report
Revd Dr Moyes tabled a report entitled “The proposed sale of Snowy Hydro Limited”, dated June 2006, together with a tabled document, submissions and correspondence. Ordered that the report be printed—7 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 6, item 10.

Select Committee on Continued Public Ownership of Snowy Hydro Limited
House resolved 7 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 6, item 26
By leave, resolution amended by the insertion of paragraph 5—7 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 6, item 35

1.	That a select committee be appointed to inquire into and report on the proposed sale of Snowy Hydro Limited by the Government, and in particular:

	(a)	impacts on the short and long term financial position of the Government including revenue and recurrent costs,

	(b)	future capital expenditure requirements of Snowy Hydro Limited in order to remain competitive in the national energy market,

	(c)	control of water regulation,

	(d)	access to lands controlled by Snowy Hydro Limited,

	(e)	removal of disused Hydro infrastructure in National Parks,

	(f)	heritage issues, and

	(g)	any other related matters.

2.	That the committee consist of seven members comprising:

	(a)	Government members: Mr Catanzariti, Mr Donnelly and Ms Fazio,

	(b)	Opposition members: Mrs Forsythe and Mrs Pavey, and

(c)	Crossbench members: Ms Hale and Revd Dr Moyes.

3.	That, notwithstanding anything contained in the standing orders:
	
	(a)	the Chair of the committee be Revd Dr Moyes, and

	(b)	the Deputy Chair be Mrs Pavey.

4. 	That the committee report by Friday 27 October 2006.

5.	That the minutes of proceedings, evidence, all papers, documents, reports and records of the Select Committee on the proposed sale of Snowy Hydro Limited, appointed on 3 May 2006, be referred to the committee.

Joint Select Committee on the Cross City Tunnel

Resolved to reappoint, following prorogation, on 24 May 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 3, item 6
Message sent to Assembly 24 May 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 3, item 6

1.	That a Joint Select Committee be appointed to inquire into and report on:

	(a)	the role of Government agencies in relation to the negotiation of the contract with the Cross City Tunnel Consortium,

	(b)	the extent to which the substance of the Cross City Tunnel contract was determined through community consultation processes,

	(c)	the methodology used by the Roads and Traffic Authority for tendering and contract negotiation in connection with the Cross City Tunnel,

	(d)	the public release of contractual and associated documents connected with public private partnerships for large road projects,

	(e)	the communication and accountability mechanisms between the RTA and Government, including the Premier, other Ministers or their staff and the former Premier or former Ministers or their staff,

	(f)	the role of Government agencies in entering into major public private partnership agreements, including public consultation processes and terms and conditions included in such agreements, 

	(g)	the role of Government agencies in relation to the negotiation of the contract with the Lane Cove Tunnel Consortium, 

	(h)	the extent to which the substance of the Lane Cove Tunnel contract was determined through community consultation processes, 

	(i)	the methodology used by the Roads and Traffic Authority for tendering and contract negotiations in connection with the Lane Cove Tunnel, and 

	(j) 	any other related matters. 

2. 	That the committee finally report by the first sitting day in September 2006. 

3.	That the minutes of proceedings, evidence, all papers, documents, reports and records of the Joint Select Committee on the Cross City Tunnel appointed on 15 November 2005, be referred to the committee.

4.	That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the standing orders of either House, the committee consist of eight members, as follows:

	(a)	four members of the Legislative Council, of whom:

		(i)	one must be a government member,

		(ii)	one must be an opposition member, and

		(iii)	two must be cross-bench members, one of whom will be Revd Mr Nile,

	(b)	four members of the Legislative Assembly, of whom:

		(i)	two must be government members, and

		(ii)	two must be opposition members.

5.	That the members be nominated in writing to the Clerk of the Parliaments and the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly by the relevant party leaders and the independent and cross-bench members respectively within seven days of this resolution being agreed to by both Houses.

6.	That Revd Mr Nile be the Chair of the committee.

7.	That the Chair of the committee have a deliberative vote and, in the event of an equality of votes, a casting vote.

8.	That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the standing orders of either House, at any meeting of the committee, any four members of the committee will constitute a quorum, provided that the committee meets as a joint committee at all times.

9.	A member of either House who is not a member of the committee may take part in the public proceedings of the committee and question witnesses but may not vote, move any motion or be counted for the purpose of any quorum or division.

10.	That leave be given to members of either House to appear before and give evidence to the committee.

11.	That this House requests the Legislative Assembly to agree to a similar resolution and name the time and place for the first meeting.

Message received from the Assembly agreeing to the Council’s resolution 25 May 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 4, item 22

Legislative Assembly Members
Mr Brown
Mr Constance
Mr Daley 	(in place of Mr McLeay)
Mr J H Turner.

Legislative Council Members
Ms Fazio
Revd Mr Nile	(according to resolution)
Mr Pearce
Ms Rhiannon.

House informed—reappointment of committee members following prorogation—6 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 5, item 22
Reports
The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of the report entitled “The Lane Cove Tunnel: Third Report”, dated August 2006, together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents, submissions, correspondence and answers to questions taken on notice received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 23 August 2006—29 August 2006,2nd Session, Minutes No. 8, item 18.

Take note debates
Revd Mr Nile moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report. Motion made (Revd Mr Nile speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day—put and passed—29 August 2006,2nd Session, Minutes No. 8, item 18.

Reports of previous session
(1)	The Clerk, according to the resolution of the House of 15 November 2005, announced receipt of the report entitled “Cross City Tunnel: First Report”, dated 28 February 2006 received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 28 February 2006—28 February 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 135, item 19.
(2)	The Clerk, according to the resolution of the House of 15 November 2005, announced receipt of the report entitled “The Cross City Tunnel and Public Private Partnerships: Second Report”, dated May 2006, received out of session and authorised to be printed on 18 May 2006—23 May 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 2, item 12.
Take note debates restored from previous session
(1)	Revd Mr Nile moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report. Motion made (Revd Mr Nile speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—28 February 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 135, item 19, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17.
(2)	Revd Mr Nile moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report. Motion made (Revd Mr Nile speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—23 May 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 2, item 12.
Government’s Response
The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of the Government’s response to the report entitled “Cross City Tunnel: First Report”, tabled 28 February 2006, received out of session and authorised to be printed on 29 August 2006—29 August 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 8, item 21.

Joint Select Committee on Tobacco Smoking

Resolved to reappoint, following prorogation, on 24 May 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 3, item 6
Message sent to Assembly 24 May 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 3, item 6

1.	That a Joint Select Committee be appointed to inquire into and report on tobacco smoking in New South Wales, and in particular:

	(a)	the costs and other impacts of smoking,

	(b)	the effectiveness of strategies to reduce tobacco use,

	(c)	the effects of smoke-free indoor venues on the initiation and maintenance of the smoking habit,

	(d)	factors affecting initiatives for smoke-free indoor areas,

	(e)	the effectiveness of media, educative, community and medically-based Quit initiatives, 

	(f)	the adequacy of the budget for smoking control initiatives, and

	(g)	the Smoke-free Environment Amendment (Motor Vehicle Prohibition) Bill 2005 introduced by the Revd Mr Nile in the Legislative Council.

2.	That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the standing orders of either House, the committee consist of 11 members, as follows:

	(a)	four members of the Legislative Council of whom:

		(i)	one must be a government member,

		(ii)	one must be an opposition member, and

		(iii)	Dr Chesterfield-Evans and Revd Mr Nile,

	(b)	seven members of the Legislative Assembly of whom:

(i)	four must be government members,

(ii)	two must be opposition members, and

(iii)	one must be an independent or cross bench member.

3.	That the members be nominated in writing to the Clerk of the Parliaments and the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly by the relevant party leaders and the independent and cross bench members respectively within seven days of this resolution being agreed to by both Houses.

4.	That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the standing orders of either House, at any meeting of the committee, any six members of the committee will constitute a quorum, provided that the committee meets as a joint committee at all times.

5.	That the minutes of proceedings, evidence, all papers, documents, reports and records of the Joint Select Committee on Tobacco Smoking appointed on 28 February 2006, be referred to the Committee.

6.	That the committee report by 30 June 2006.

7.	That this House requests the Legislative Assembly to agree to a similar resolution and name the time and place for the first meeting.

Message received from the Assembly agreeing to the Council’s resolution 25 May 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 4, item 22
Legislative Assembly Members
Ms D’Amore
Mr George
Mrs Hancock
Ms Judge
Mr McLeay
Mr Morris and
Mr Torbay (Chair).

Legislative Council Members
Dr Chesterfield-Evans	(according to resolution)
Mr Donnelly
Mr Harwin

House informed—reappointment of committee members following prorogation—6 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 5, item 23
Report
The Clerk, according standing order, announced receipt of the report entitled “Tobacco smoking in New South Wales”, dated June 2006, together with transcripts of evidence, tabled documents, submissions, correspondence and answers to questions taken on notice received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 30 June 2006—29 August, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 8, item 15.
Take Note Debates
Dr Chesterfield-Evans moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of the report. Motion made (Mr Harwin speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—29 August, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 8, item 15.

Government Responses

Parliamentary Reports awaiting a Government Response:

Report Tabling Date	Response Due Date	Committee	Report	
30/03/2006	30/09/2006	Law and Justice	Community based sentencing options for rural and remote areas and disadvantaged populations	
31/03/2006	29/09/2006	Social Issues	Inquiry into Dental services in NSW	
11/05/2006	13/11/2006	GPSC No. 4	Pacific Highway Upgrades – Final Report	
11/05/2006	13/11/2006	State Development	Inquiry into Skills Shortages in Rural and Regional NSW	
18/05/2006	18/11/2006	Cross City Tunnel	Cross City Tunnel Second Report	
05/06/2006	05/12/2006	GPSC No. 3	Issues relating to the operations and management of the Department of Corrective Services	
08/06/2006	08/12/2006	GPSC No. 5	A sustainable water supply for Sydney	
30/06/2006	30/12/2006	Tobacco Smoking Committee	Tobacco Smoking in New South Wales	
	18/12/2006	Social Issues	Public Disturbances at Macquarie Fields	
* Information obtained from the Parliamentary Committees website on 13 September2006.

Committee on the Independent Commission
Against Corruption
Resolved 7 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 4, item 7
1.	That under section 63 of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988, a Joint Committee known as the Committee on the Independent Commission Against Corruption be appointed.
2.	That under section 65 (1) (a) of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988, Mr Primrose, 1 member nominated by the Leader of the Opposition and 1 member nominated by the Cross Bench Members be appointed to serve on the Committee as the Members of the Legislative Council.
3.	In the absence of any agreement the representation on the Committee is to be determined by the House.
4.	Nominations for membership of the Committee are to be in writing to the Clerk of the House within 7 days.
Review of the Protected Disclosers Act 1994
Message from the Assembly 6 April 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 98, item 18
The Legislative Assembly informs the Legislative Council that it has this day agreed to the following resolution:
(1)	The review under Section 32 of the Protected Disclosures Act 1994 be referred to the Committee on the Independent Commission Against Corruption; and
(2)	The review is to determine whether the policy objectives of the Protected Disclosures Act 1994 remain valid and whether the terms of the act remain appropriate for securing those objectives.
Message sent agreeing to Assembly message— 7 April 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 99, item 21.
Legislative Assembly Members
Ms Keneally
Mr Kerr	(in place of Mr Tink discharged—28 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 141, item 21)
Mr Mills 
Mr Pearce
Mr Price
Mr Roberts 
Mr Yeadon 
Mr J H Turner
Message received from Assembly 8 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 5, item 21(5)
Legislative Council Members
Ms Gardiner	President informed the House 20 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 6, item 11
Revd Mr Nile	Revd Nile reappointed by resolution 10 November 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 81, item 3, in place of Revd Nile resigned
Mr Primrose	Resolved— 7 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 4, item 7
Message sent to Assembly 20 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 6, item 13.
Reports
1.	The Clerk, according to the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988, announced receipt of Report No. 1/53 entitled “Regarding the prevention and investigation of misconduct and criminal wrongdoing involving public officials—Report of a visit of inspection by a delegation of the ICAC Committee 12-30 April 2004”, dated May 2004 received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that under the Act the report was authorised to be printed on 18 May 2004—1 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 57, item 16.
2.	The Clerk, according to the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988, announced receipt of the following reports received by him out of session:
(1)	Report No. 2/53 entitled “Examination of the 2001-2002 annual report of the Independent Commission Against Corruption”, dated September 2004. The Clerk further announced that under the Act the report was authorised to be printed on 8 October 2004.
(2)	Report No. 3/53 entitled “Examination of the 2002-2003 annual report of the Independent Commission Against Corruption”, dated September 2004. The Clerk further announced that under the Act the report was authorised to be printed on 8 October 2004.
(3)	Report No. 4/53 entitled “Examination of the report of the Independent Commission Against Corruption profiling the NSW Public Sector”, dated September 2004. The Clerk further announced that under the Act the report was authorised to be printed on 8 October 2004—1 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 57, item 16.
3.	The Clerk, according to the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988, announced receipt of Report No. 5/53 entitled “Examination of the 2003-2004 annual report of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, incorporating edited transcripts of evidence”, dated December 2005 received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 12 December 2005—28 February 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 135, item 17.
4.	Mr Primrose (on behalf of the Chair), tabled Report No. 6/53 entitled “Quarterly Examination of the Inspector of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, October-December 2005: Incorporating edited transcripts of evidence”, dated March 2006. Ordered the report to be printed—6 April 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 146, item 4.
5.	Mr Primrose (on behalf of the Chair) tabled the following reports:
(1)	Report No. 7/53 entitled “Proceedings of the 2nd National Conference of Parliamentary Oversight Committees of Anti-Corruption/Crime Bodies: 22-23 February 2006, Parliament House, Sydney”, dated June 2006.
(2)	Report No. 8/53 entitled “Quarterly Examination of the Inspector of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, January-March 2006, incorporating edited transcripts of evidence”, dated June 2006.
	Ordered the reports to be printed—8 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 7, item 11
Take note debate
Miss Gardiner moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 5/53. Motion made (Miss Gardiner speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—28 February 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 135, item 17, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17.

Legislation Review Committee
Resolved 7 May 2003, 1st Session Minutes No. 4, item 8
1.	That under section 4 of the Legislation Review Act 1987, a Joint Committee known as the Legislation Review Committee be appointed.
2.	That under section 5 (1) (a) of the Legislation Review Act 1987, Mr Obeid, and 1 member nominated by the Leader of the Opposition be appointed to serve on the Committee as the Members of the Legislative Council.
3.	In the absence of any agreement the representation on the Committee is to be determined by the House. 
4.	Nominations for membership of the Committee are to be in writing to the Clerk of the House within 7 days.
Amendment to resolution 8 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 5, item 8.
That the resolution of the House of 7 May 2003 appointing the Legislation Review Committee be amended by omitting paragraph 2 and inserting instead: 
2.	That under section 5 (1) (a) of the Legislative Review Act 1987, Mr Obeid, 1 member nominated by the Leader of the Opposition and 1 member nominated by the Cross Bench Members be appointed to serve on the Committee as the Members of the Legislation Council.
Legislative Assembly Members

Mrs Hancock
Ms Judge
Mr Pearce 		(in place of Ms Burney—20 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 116, item 2)
Mr Shearan (Chair) 	(in place of Ms Hay—12 October 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 120, item 15)
Mr Turner
Message received from Assembly 8 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 5, item 21(6)
Legislative Council Members

Ms Parker
Ms Sharpe
Dr Wong
Message sent to Assembly 20 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 6, item 13
House resolved—Mr Primrose in place of Mr Obeid—3 July 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 17, item 30
House resolved—Dr Wong in place of Mr Breen—11 November 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 30, item 6
House informed—Mr Primrose elected Chair on 26 October 2004—28 October 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 79, item 7
House resolved—Ms Parker in place of Mr Harwin, discharged—22 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 118, item 23, Message sent to Assembly 22 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 118, item 23
House informed—Mr Shearan elected Chair in place of Mr Primrose—18 October 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 122, item 8
House informed—Ms Sharpe in place of Mr Primrose, discharged—17 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 130, item 20(2), Message sent to Assembly 17 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 130, item 22
Reports
(1)	Mr Primrose (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 1 of the Legislation Review Committee entitled “Operation, Issues and Future Directions: September 2003 - June 2004”, dated 24 June 2004.Ordered: That the report be printed —24 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 62, item 22.
(2)	The Clerk, announced receipt Report No. 2 entitled “Human rights and the law in: South Africa, United Kingdom and the Council of Europe”, dated 18 February 2005. The Clerk further announced that under the Act the report was authorised to be printed on 18 February 2005—22 February 2005, 1st Session, Minutes no. 89, item 26.
(3)	The Chair (Mr Primrose) tabled Report No. 3 of the Legislation Review Committee entitled “Legislation Review Committee Annual Review July 2004-June 2005”, dated 13 September 2005. Ordered: That the report be printed—13 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 113, item 14.
(4)	Ms Sharpe (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 4 entitled “The Right to Silence: Responses to the Discussion Paper”, dated 8 June 2006. Ordered: That the report be printed—8 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 7, item 3(1).
(5)	Ms Sharpe tabled Report No. 5 entitled “Annual Review: July 2005-June 2006”, dated 29 August 2006, together with minute extracts. Ordered: That the report be printed—29 August 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 8, item 16.
Take Note Debate
Mr Primrose moved, by leave: That the House take note of Report No. 3. Motion made (Mr Primrose speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—13 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 113, item 14, deb res, question put and passed—5 April 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 145, item 14.
Legislation Review Digests
2006
No. 1 of 2006 dated 27 February 2006—tabled by the Clerk—authorised to be printed on 27 February 2006—28 February 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 135, item 23
No. 2 of 2006 dated 7 March 2006—tabled by Ms Sharpe (on behalf of the Chair)—ordered to be printed—7 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 138, item 5.
No. 3 of 2006 dated 24 March 2006—tabled by the Clerk—authorised to be printed on 24 March 2006—28 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 141, item 10.
No. 4 of 2006 dated 4 April 2006—tabled by Ms Sharpe (on behalf of the Chair)—ordered to be printed—4 April 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 144, item 5.
No. 5 of 2006 dated 28 April 2006—tabled by the Clerk—authorised to be printed on 28 April 2006—2 May 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 147, item 12.
No. 6 of 2006 dated 9 May 2006—tabled by Ms Sharpe (on behalf of the Chair)—ordered to be printed—9 May 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 150, item 6.
No. 7 of 2006 dated 19 May 2006—tabled by the Clerk—authorised to be printed on 19 May 2006—23 May 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 2, item 11.
No. 8 of 2006 dated 2 June 2006—tabled by the Clerk—authorised to be printed on 2 June 2006—6 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 5, item 15.
No. 9 of 2006 dated 25 August 2006—tabled by the Clerk—authorised to be printed on 25 August 2006—29 August 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 8, item 19.
No. 10 of 2006 dated 5 September 2006—tabled by Ms Sharpe—ordered to be printed—5 September 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 11, item 4.
Discussion Paper
Ms Sharpe (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Discussion Paper No. 2 entitled “Strict and Absolute Liability”, dated 8 June 2006, together with minute extracts. Ordered: That the report be printed—8 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 7, item 3.
Discussion Paper of previous session
Mr Harwin (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Discussion Paper No. 1 entitled “The Right to Silence”, dated 21 September 2005 together with minute extracts. Ordered: That the report be printed —21 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 117, item 15.
Take Note debate restored from previous session
Mr Harwin moved: That the House take note of Discussion Paper No. 1—21 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 117, item 5, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17, deb res, put and passed—6 September 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 12, item 15.

Committee on the Office of the Ombudsman and the Police Integrity Commission
Resolved 7 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 4, item 6
1.	That under section 31A of the Ombudsman Act 1974, a Joint Committee known as the Committee on the Office of the Ombudsman and the Police Integrity Commission be appointed.
2.	That under section 31C (1) (a) of the Ombudsman Act 1974, Ms Burnswoods, 1 member nominated by the Leader of the Opposition and 1 member nominated by the Cross Bench Members be appointed to serve as the Members of the Legislative Council.
3.	In the absence of any agreement the representation on the Committee is to be determined by the House.
4.	Nominations for membership of the Committee are to be in writing to the Clerk of the House within 7 days.
Legislative Assembly Members
Message received from Assembly 8 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 5, item 21(7)
Mr Kerr
Mr Chaytor	(in place of Ms Hay, discharged—18 October 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 122, item 20(2))
Mr Corrigan
Mr Lynch
Legislative Council Members
Message sent to Assembly 20 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 6, item 13
Message sent to Assembly 7 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 6, item 15

Ms Burnswoods	7 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 4, item 6
Mr Clarke	20 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 6, item 11
Ms Rhiannon	In place of Mr Breen—7 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 6, item 15
Reports
(1)	The Clerk, according to the Ombudsman Act 1974, announced receipt of Report No. 1/53 of the Committee on the Office of the Ombudsman and the Police Integrity Commission entitled “Fifth General Meeting with the Inspector of the Police Integrity Commission together with Transcripts of Proceedings and Minutes”, dated September 2003 received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that under the Act the report was authorised to be printed on 19 September 2003—14 October 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 24, item 9. 

Ms Burnswoods (on behalf of the Chair) tabled the following reports of the Committee on the Office of the Ombudsman and Police Integrity Commission:
(2)	Report No. 2/53 entitled “Eleventh General Meeting with the NSW Ombudsman”, dated December 2003.
(3)	Report No. 3/53 entitled “Seventh General Meeting with the Police Integrity Commission”, dated December 2003.
Ordered: That the reports be printed—4 December 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 38, item 22.

(4)	Ms Burnswoods (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 4/53 entitled “Sixth General Meeting with the Inspector of the Police Integrity Commission, together with transcript of proceedings and minutes”, dated September 2004. Ordered: That the report be printed—23 September 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 73, item 17.
Ms Burnswoods (on behalf of the Chair) tabled the following reports of the Committee on the Office of the Ombudsman and Police Integrity Commission:
(5)	Report No. 5/53 entitled “Twelfth general meeting with the NSW Ombudsman—Together with transcript of proceedings, written responses to questions and minutes”, dated March 2005.
(6)	Report No. 6/53 entitled “Eighth general meeting with the Police Integrity Commission—Together with transcript of proceedings and minutes”, dated March 2005.
(7)	Report No. 7/53 entitled “Interim report on an inquiry into section 10(5) of the Police Integrity Commission Act 1996—Together with written responses to questions and minutes”, dated March 2005.
(8)	Report No. 8/53 entitled “Interim report on an inquiry into the Police Integrity Commission’s jurisdiction to oversight the Protective Security Group—Together with transcript of proceedings, written responses to questions and minutes”, dated March 2005.
Ordered: That the reports be printed—23 March 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 96, item 6.
(9)	Ms Burnswoods (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 9/53 entitled “Seventh General Meeting with the Inspector of the Police Integrity Commission—Together with transcript of proceedings”, dated October 2005. Ordered: That the report be printed—13 October 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 121, item 5.
Ms Burnswoods (on behalf of the Chair) tabled the following reports of the Committee on the Office of the Ombudsman and Police Integrity Commission:
(10)	Report No. 10/53 entitled “Thirteenth general meeting with the NSW Ombudsman—Together with transcript of proceedings, written responses to questions and minutes”, dated May 2006.
(11)	Report No. 11/53 entitled “Ninth general meeting with the Police Integrity Commission—Together with transcript of proceedings, written responses to questions and minutes”, dated May 2006.
Ordered: That the reports be printed—3 May 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 148, item 19.
Take Note Debate
(3)	Ms Burnswoods moved, by leave: That the House take note of Report No. 9/53. Motion made (Ms Burnswoods speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—13 October 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 121, item 19, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17, deb res, put and passed—6 September 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 12, item 18.

(2)	Ms Burnswoods moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report Nos 10/53 and 11/53. Motion made (Ms Burnswoods speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—3 May 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 148, item 19.

Committee on the Health Care
Complaints Commission
Resolved 7 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 4, item 5
1.	That under section 64 of the Health Care Complaints Act 1993, a Joint Committee known as the Committee on the Health Care Complaints Commission be appointed.
2.	That under section 67 (1) (a) of the Health Care Complaints Act 1993, Ms Robertson, 1 member nominated by the Leader of the Opposition and 1 member nominated by the Cross Bench Members be appointed to serve on the Committee as the Members of the Legislative Council.  
3.	In the absence of any agreement the representation on the Committee is to be determined by the House.
4.	Nominations for membership of the Committee are to be in writing to the Clerk of the House within 7 days.
Legislative Assembly Members
Message received from Assembly 8 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 5, item 21(4)
Mr A F Shearan in place of Ms Allan, 16 September 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 21, item 31 (2)
Ms Gadiel 
Mr Hunter 
Mr R W Turner
Mr A F Shearan
Legislative Council Members
Mr Clarke	20 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 6, item 11
Ms Robertson	7 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 4, item 5
Dr Wong	20 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 6, item 11
Message sent to Assembly 20 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 6, item 13
Reports
1.	Ms Robertson (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 1 entitled “8th Meeting on the Annual Report of the Health Care Complaints Commission”, dated November 2003. Ordered: That the report be printed—20 November 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 35, item 14.
2.	The Clerk, according to the resolution of the House of 7 May 2003, announced receipt of the following reports of the committee received by him out of session:
(1)	Report No. 2 entitled “Report of the inquiry into procedures followed during investigations and prosecutions undertaken by the Health Care Complaints Commission”, dated December 2003. The Clerk further announced that the report was authorised to be printed on 12 December 2003.
(2)	Report No. 3/53 entitled “Study of International Jurisdictions—July 2003”, dated December 2003. The Clerk further announced that the report was authorised to be printed on 23 January 2004—24 February 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 39, item 19.
3.	Ms Robertson (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 3 entitled “9th Meeting on the Annual Report of the Health Care Complaints Commission”, dated May 2004. Ordered: That the report be printed—13 May 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 56, item 13.

4.	Ms Robertson (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 4 entitled “Discussion paper on the health conciliation registry”, dated June 2004. Ordered: That the report be printed—3 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 59, item 16.
5.	Ms Robertson (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 14 entitled “History and Roles of the Committee on the Health Care Complaints Commission: 1994 - 2004”, dated 24 June 2004. Ordered: That the report be printed —28 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 63, item 6.
6.	Dr Wong (on behalf of the Chair) tabled the following:
(1)	Report No. 5/53 entitled “Report into alternative dispute resolution of health care complaints in New South Wales”, dated October 2004.
(2)	Report No. 6/53 entitled “Report into draft amendments to the Health Care Complaints Act 1993 and related legislation”, dated October 2004- Ordered: That the reports be printed.-20 October 2004, 1st Session, minutes no. 75, item 18
7.	The Clerk, according to the Health Care Complaints Act 1993, announced receipt of Report No. 7/53 entitled “Study of health care complaints handling in Queensland: 8-10 September 2004”, dated December 2004 received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that under the Act the report was authorised to be printed on 15 December 2004—22 February 2005, 1st Session, Minutes no. 89, item 23.
8.	The Clerk, according to the Health Care Complaints Act 1993, announced receipt of Report No. 8/53 entitled “10th Meeting on the Annual Report of the Health Care Complaints Commission”, dated May 2005 received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that under the Act the report was authorised to be printed on 27 May 2005—7 June 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 107, item 10.
9.	Ms Robertson (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 9/53 entitled “Handling of health complaints in other jurisdictions”, dated October 2005. Ordered: That the report be printed—13 October 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 121, item 12.
10.	Ms Robertson (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 10/53 entitled “Report into traditional Chinese medicine”, dated November 2005. Ordered: That the report be printed—10 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 127, item 3.
11.	Dr Wong (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 11/53 entitled “Comparison of various models of the regulation of traditional Chinese medicine August/September 2005”, dated November 2005—1 December 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 133, item 4.
12.	Ms Robertson (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 12/53 entitled “11th meeting on the annual report of the Health Care Complaints Commission”, dated June 2006. Ordered: That the report be printed—8 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 7, item 4.
Take Note debate
Mr Harwin moved according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 8/53. Motion made (Mr Harwin speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—deb ens, put and passed—7 June 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 107, item 10, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17, deb res, question put and passed—8 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 139, item 15.
Ms Robertson moved according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 9/53. Motion made (Ms Robertson speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—13 October 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 121, item 12, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17, deb res, put and passed—6 September 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 12, item 17
Ms Robertson moved according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 10/53. Motion made (Ms Robertson speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—10 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 127, item 3, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17.
Ms Robertson moved according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 12/53. Motion made (Ms Robertson speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until next day—put and passed—8 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 7, item 4.

Committee for Children and Young People
Resolved 7 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 4, item 4
1.	That under section 27 of the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998, a Joint Committee known as the Committee on Children and Young People be appointed.
2.	That under section 29 of the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998, Ms Burnswoods, Ms Griffin, Mr Catanzariti, 1 member nominated by the Leader of the Opposition and 1 member nominated by the Cross Bench Members be appointed to serve as Members of the Legislative Council.
3.	In the absence of any agreement the representation on the Committee is to be determined by the House.
4.	Nominations for membership of the Committee are to be in writing to the Clerk of the House within 7 days.
Legislative Assembly Members
Message received from Assembly 8 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 5, item 21(3)
Mr Bartlett
Mr Cansdell
Mr Daley	(in place of Mr Collier—18 October 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 122, item 20 (1))
Mrs Hopwood
Ms Judge
Mrs Perry.
Legislative Council Members
Ms Burnswoods	7 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 4, item 4
Ms Griffin	7 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 4, item 4
Ms Hale	20 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 6, item 11
Mrs Pavey	20 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 6, item 11
Ms Sharpe	5 April 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 145, item 2

Message sent to Assembly 20 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 6, item 13

House informed—Ms Sharpe in place of Mr Catanzariti, discharged—5 April 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 145, item 2
Reports
(1)	Ms Burnswoods (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 1/53 entitled “Review of the 2002-03 Annual Report of the NSW Commission for Children and Young People”, dated February 2004—Ordered: That the report be printed—26 February 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 41, item 13
(2)	The Clerk, according to the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998, announced receipt of Report No. 2/53 entitled “Review of the report of an inquiry into the best means of assisting children and young people with no-one to turn to—Transcripts of Proceedings, Written Responses to Questions and Minutes”, dated July 2004 received by him out of session. The Clerk further announced that under the Act the report was authorised to be printed on 28 July 2004—31 August 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 65, item 15.
The Clerk, according to the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998, announced receipt of the following reports of the Committee on Children and Young People received by him out of session.
(3)	Report No. 3/53 entitled “Review of the 2003-04 annual report of the NSW Commission for Children and Young People—Transcript of proceedings, written responses to questions and minutes”, dated March 2005. The Clerk further announced that under the Act the report was authorised to be printed on 29 March 2005.
(4)	Report No. 4/53 entitled “Review of the Child Death Review Team report: Fatal assault and neglect of children and young people—Transcript of proceedings, written responses to questions and minutes”, dated March 2005. The Clerk further announced that under the Act the report was authorised to be printed on 29 March 2005—5 April 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 97, item 9.
(5)	Report No. 5/53 entitled “Review of the Child Death Review Team Report: Suicide and risk-taking death of children and young people”, dated June 2005. The Clerk further announced that under the Act the report was authorised to be printed on 6 June 2005—7 June 2005, 1st Session, Minutes no. 107, item 11.
Ms Burnswood (on behalf of the Chair) tabled the following reports of the Committee on Children and Young People:
(6)	Report No. 6/53 entitled “Review of the 2004/05 Annual Report of the Commission for Children and Young People—Transcript of Proceedings, Written Answers to Questions on Notice and Minutes”, dated March 2006. Ordered that the reports be printed, and
(7)	Report No. 7/53 entitled “Review of the 2004 Annual Report of the Child Death Review Team—Transcript of Proceedings, Written Answers to Questions on Notice and Minutes”, dated March 2006. Ordered that the reports be printed—30 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 143, item 7.
Take Note debate
(1)	Mr Harwin moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 5/53. Motion made (Mr Harwin speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—7 June 2005, 1st Session, Minutes no. 107, item 11, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17, deb res, deb int—8 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 139, item 16, deb res, question put and passed—29 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 142, item 12.
(2)	Ms Burnswoods moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report Nos 6/53 and 7/53. Motion made (Ms Burnswoods speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until next sitting day—put and passed—30 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 143, item 7.

Joint Standing Committee on Road Safety
Message received from Assembly 8 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 5, item 21(2)
The Legislative Assembly informs the Legislative Council that it has this day agreed to the following resolution:
That a Joint Standing Committee (to be known as the Staysafe Committee) be appointed to inquire into and report upon road safety in New South Wales with the following terms of reference:

(1)	As an ongoing task, the committee is to—

	(a)	monitor, investigate and report on the road safety situation in New South Wales; and 

(b)	review and report on countermeasures aimed at reducing deaths, injuries, and the social and economic costs to the community arising from road accidents.

Without restricting the generality of the foregoing, the following are to be given urgent consideration—

(i)	counter-measures aimed at traffic accidents associated with alcohol and other drugs;

(ii)	traffic law enforcement measures and their effectiveness;

(iii)	a review of human factors affecting traffic accidents, especially those relating to driver and rider licensing requirements and standards;

(iv)	the social and economic impact of death and serious and debilitating injuries resulting from traffic accidents; and

(v)	heavy vehicle safety.

(2)	That such committee consist of six members of the Legislative Assembly and three members of the Legislative Council and that, notwithstanding anything contained in the Standing Orders of either House, at any meeting of the committee, any five members shall constitute a quorum provided that the committee shall meet as a joint committee at all times.

(3)	That Mr Barr, Mr Bartlett, Mr Gibson, Mr Hunter, Mr Maguire, Ms Saliba and Mr Souris be appointed to serve on such committee as the members of the Legislative Assembly.

(4)	That the committee have leave to sit during the sittings or any adjournment of either or both Houses; to adjourn from place to place; to make visits of inspection within the State of New South Wales and other States and Territories of Australia.

(5)	That should either House stand adjourned and the committee agree to any report before the Houses resume sitting—

(a)	the committee have leave to send any such report, minutes and evidence taken before it to the Clerk of the House;

(b)	the documents shall be printed and published and the Clerk shall forthwith take such action as is necessary to give effect to the order of the House; and

	(c)	the documents shall be laid upon the Table of the House at its next sitting.

That a message be sent acquainting the Legislative Council of the resolution and requesting the Legislative Council to appoint three of its members to serve with the members of the Legislative Assembly upon such joint standing committee and to fix a time and place for the first meeting.

Consideration of the Assembly’s Message set down as an Order of the Day for next sitting day.

Message to Assembly agreeing to message 21 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 7, item 9

1.	That this House agrees to the resolution in the Legislative Assembly’s Message of Thursday 8 May 2003 relating to the appointment of a Joint Standing Committee to inquire into and report on road safety in New South Wales.

2.	That the representatives of the Legislative Council on the Joint Standing Committee be Mr West, Mr Colless and Mr Tingle, and that on Thursday 22 May 2003 at 10.30 am in the Waratah Room be the time and place for the first meeting.
Legislative Assembly Members

Mr Barr
Mr Bartlett
Mr Gibson
Ms Hay	(in place of Ms Saliba, discharged—5 May 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 102, item 14)
Mr Hunter
Mr Maguire
Mr Souris
Legislative Council Members

Mr Brown	(in place of Mr Tingle—8 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 7, item 8)
Mr Colless
Mr West

Message sent to Assembly—8 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 7, item 8
Report
The Clerk, according to the resolution of the House of 8 May 2003, announced receipt of Report No. 1/53 entitled “Vehicle-based measures to better monitor, manage and control speed”, dated December 2003 received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 10 December 2003—24 February 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 39, item 17.
Mr West (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 2/53 entitled “Report on Car Surfing and the Carriage of Unrestrained and Unprotected Passengers on Motor Vehicles”, dated September 2004. Ordered: That the report be printed—23 September 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 73, item 18.
Mr West (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 3/53 entitled “Report on World Health Day 2004 ‘Road safety is no accident’—Wednesday 7 April 2004”, dated September 2004. Ordered: That the report be printed—23 September 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 73, item 14.
Mr West (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 4/53 entitled “Report on the safety of railway level crossings—where roads and railway lines meet at substantially the same level”, dated October 2004. Ordered: That the report be printed—21 October 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 76, item 16.
Mr West (on behalf of the Chair) tabled the following reports:
(1)	Report 5/53 entitled “Report on road safety administration in New South Wales. Road traffic crashes in New South Wales in 2002”, dated October 2004.
(2)	Report 6/53 entitled “Report on road safety administration in New South Wales. Road traffic crashes in New South Wales in 2003”, dated October 2004. Ordered: That the reports be printed—26 October 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 77, item 6.
Mr West (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 7/53 entitled “Vehicle-based measures to better monitor, manage and control speed and other road safety matters: Report of a visit of inspection by a delegation of the STAYSAFE Committee, 10-28 July 2004”, dated June 2005. Ordered: That the report be printed—10 June 2005 am, 1st Session, Minutes No. 109, item 19.
Mr West (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 8/53 entitled “Aspects of motorcycle safety in New South Wales —Proceedings of seminars on issues in motorcycle safety held at Sydney, Friday 3 December 2004 and Tuesday 4 May 2005, and other selected papers”, dated September 2005. Ordered: That the report be printed—22 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 118, item 17.
The Clerk, according to the resolution of the House of 8 May 2003, announced receipt of Report No. 9/53 entitled “Repairing to a price, not a standard—Report of an inquiry into motor vehicle smash repairs under the Insurance Australia Group (NRMA Insurance) Preferred Repairer Scheme, and its implications for roadworthiness, crashworthiness, and road safety”, dated December 2005 received by him out of session. Authorised to be printed on 20 December 2005. The Clerk further announced receipt of a copy of the public submissions and the transcripts of public evidence relating to the inquiry, received by him out of session. Authorised to be made public on 21 December 2005—28 February 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 135, item 21.
The Clerk, according to standing order, announced receipt of the following reports of the Joint Standing Committee on Road Safety (STAYSAFE):
(1)	Report No. 10/53 entitled “Driver Distraction—Proceedings of an international conference on distracted driving, Sydney, Australia, 2-3 June 2005”, dated June 2006, received out of session and authorised to be printed on 30 June 2006.
(2)	Report No. 11/53 entitled “Regarding road safety administration and related road safety and transport matters—Report of a visit of inspection by a delegation of the STAYSAFE Committee 24 October 2005 – 8 November 2005”, dated June 2006, received out of session and authorised to be printed on 30 June 2006.
(3)	Report No. 12/53 entitled “Improving the health of the motor vehicle insurance and smash repair industries: Shifting the focus to public safety—Report of a review of progress in implementing the findings and recommendations of an inquiry into motor vehicle smash repairs under the Insurance Australia Group (NRMA Insurance) Preferred Repairer Scheme”, dated June 2006, received out of session and authorised to be printed on 30 June 2006.
(4)	Report No. 13/53 entitled “Brief comments on organ and tissue donations”, dated June 2006, received out of session and authorised to be printed on 30 June 2006—29 August 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 8, item 17.
Take Note debate
Mr Harwin moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 8/53. Motion made (Mr Harwin speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—22 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 118, item 24, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17, deb res, put and passed—6 September 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 12, item 16.
Mr West moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report Nos 10/53, 11/53, 12/53, and 13/53. Motion made (Mr West speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day—put and passed—29 August 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 8, item 17.

Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters

The President reported the following message from the Legislative Assembly—1 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes no. 57, item 6.

The Legislative Assembly informs the Legislative Council that it has this day agreed to the following resolution:

(1)	That a Joint Standing Committee, to be known as the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters be appointed.

(2)	That the Committee inquire into and report upon such matters as may be referred to it by either House of the Parliament or a Minister that relate to:

	(a)	The following electoral laws:

		(i)	Parliamentary Electorates and Elections Act 1912 (other than Part 2);
		(ii)	Election Funding Act 1981; and
		(iii)	those provisions of the Constitution Act 1902 that relate to the procedures for, and conduct of, elections for members of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council (other than sections 27, 28 and 28A);

(b)	The administration of and practices associated with the electoral laws described at (a).

(3)	All matters that relate to (2)(a) and (b) above in respect of the 22 March 2003 State election, shall stand referred to the Committee for any inquiry the Committee may wish to make. The Committee shall report on the outcome of any such inquiry within 12 months of the date of this resolution being agreed to by both Houses.

(4)	That the Committee consist of seven members, as follows:

	(a)	four Members of the Legislative Assembly of whom:

		(i)	three must be Government members,
		(ii)	one must be an Opposition member, and

	(b)	three Members of the Legislative Council of whom: 

	(i)	one must be a Government member,
		(ii)	one must be an Opposition member, and
		(iii)	one must be a Cross-bench Member.

(5)	That the members be nominated in writing to the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly and the Clerk of the Legislative Council by the relevant party leaders and the cross-bench members respectively, within seven days of this resolution being agreed to by both Houses. In the absence of any agreement concerning Legislative Council representation on the committee the matter is to be determined by that House.

(6)	That notwithstanding anything contained in the Standing Orders of either House, at any meeting of the Committee, any four members of the Committee will constitute a quorum, provided that the Committee meets as a joint committee at all times.

(7)	That the Committee have leave to sit during the sittings or any adjournment of either or both Houses.

(8)	That the Committee have power:

	(a)	to send for and examine persons, papers, records and things,
(b)	to adjourn from place to place,
	(c)	to make visits of inspection within the State of New South Wales and elsewhere in Australia, and
	(d)	to take evidence in accordance with the provisions of the Parliamentary Evidence Act 1901.

(9)	That the Committee have leave to report from time to time.

(10)	(a)	That if either House is not sitting when the Committee wishes to report, the Committee have leave to send any such report, minutes and evidence to the Clerk of each House.

	(b)	A report presented to the Clerk is:
(i)	on presentation, and for all purposes, deemed to have been laid before the House, 
(ii)	to be printed by authority of the Clerk, 
(iii)	for all purposes, deemed to be a document published by order or under the authority of the House, and 
(iv)	to be recorded in the official proceedings of the House.

(11)	That the Legislative Assembly requests the Legislative Council to agree to a similar resolution and name the time and place for the first meeting. 

Message sent to the Legislative Assembly—29 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 65, item 25
1.	That this House agrees to the resolution in the Legislative Assembly’s Message of 14 May 2004, relating to the appointment of a Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, with the following amendment, in which amendment the concurrence of the Legislative Assembly is requested:
Paragraph (4) (a) and (b), omit the subparagraphs, insert instead:
(a)	three government members of the Legislative Assembly, and
(b)	four members of the Legislative Council of whom:
(i)	one must be a government member,
(ii)	two must be opposition members, and
	(iii)	one must be a cross-bench member.
2.	That the time and place of the first meeting of the Committee be 10.00 am on Thursday 16 September 2004 in the Waratah room.

Legislative Assembly Members

Mr Daley
Mr Pearce
Ms Saliba

Message received from Assembly—23 September 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 73, item 11
House informed—Mr Daley in place of Mr Corrigan, discharged—5 April 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 145, item 18
Legislative Council Members

Dr Chesterfield-Evans
Miss Gardiner
Mr Harwin
Ms Sharpe

House informed—15 September 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 69, item 10

House informed—Dr Chesterfield-Evans elected by ballot—15 September 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 69, item 11
House informed and message sent to the Assembly—Ms Sharpe in place of Ms Fazio—6 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 5, item 24 and item 37

Reports
(1)	Ms Fazio (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 1 entitled “Inquiry into the administration of the 2003 election and related matters”, dated September 2005 together with transcripts of proceedings. Ordered: That the report be printed—15 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 115, item 9.
(2)	Ms Fazio (on behalf of the Chair) tabled Report No. 2/53 entitled “Study tour of international jurisdictions: Malta, Dublin and New York”, dated November 2005. Ordered: That the report be printed—10 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 127, item 2.
Take Note debates
(1)	Ms Fazio moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 1. Motion made (Ms Fazio speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—15 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 115, item 9, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17, deb postponed—6 September 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 12, item 14.
(2)	Ms Fazio moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 2/53. Motion made (Ms Fazio speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—10 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 127, item 2, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17.

Committee on the Office of the Valuer-General
Message received from Assembly 20 November 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 35, item 22 (2).
The Legislative Assembly informs the Legislative Council that it has this day agreed to the following resolution:
That in accordance with section 86 (1) of the Valuation of Land Act 1916, the following members of the Legislative Assembly be appointed to serve on the Committee on the Office of the Valuer-General:
Ms Berejiklian
Mr McGrane
Mr Shearan
Message sent to Assembly 2 December 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 36, item 3.
The Legislative Council desires to inform the Legislative Assembly that it has this day agreed to the following resolution:
1.	That under section 84 of the Valuation of Land Act 1916 (the Act) a Joint Committee known as the Committee on the Office of the Valuer-General be appointed.
2.	That under section 86 of the Act, Ms Griffin and Mr Harwin be appointed to serve as Members of the Legislative Council.
Message from the Assembly 6 April 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 98, item 17
That Steven Bruce Scott Pringle be appointed to serve on the Committee on the Office of the Valuer-General in place of Gladys Berejiklian, discharged.
Legislative Assembly Members

Mr Pringle	(in place of Ms Berejiklian—6 April 2005, 1st Session, Minutes no. 98, item 17),
Mr Torbay	(in place of Mr McGrane, deceased—21 October 2004, 1st Session, Minutes no. 76, item 20)
Mr Shearan
Legislative Council Members

Ms Griffin
Mr Lynn

House informed—Mr Lynn in place of Mr Harwin, discharged—22 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes no. 118, item 23.

Report
(1)	The Chair (Ms Griffin) tabled Report No. 53/01 entitled “Report on the first general meeting with the Valuer General together with transcript of proceedings and minutes”, dated December 2004. Ordered: That the report be printed—9 December 2004, 1st Session, Minutes no. 88, item 15.
(2)	The Clerk tabled Report No. 53/02 entitled “Report on the second general meeting with the Valuer General”, dated July 2005. Ordered: That the report be printed—13 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 113, item 18.
(3)	The Chair (Ms Griffin) tabled Report No. 53/03 entitled “Best practice reporting review”, dated November 2005. Ordered: That the report be printed—15 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 128, item 4.
(4)	The Chair (Ms Griffin) tabled Report No. 53/04 entitled “Report on the Third General Meeting with the Valuer General: Together with Transcript of Proceedings and Minutes”, dated September 2006. Ordered: That the report be printed—6 September 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 12, item 12.
Take Note debate
Mr Harwin moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 53/02. Motion made (Mr Harwin speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—13 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 113, item 18, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17, deb resumed, question put and passed—10 May 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 151, item 14.
Ms Griffin moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 53/03. Motion made (Ms Griffin speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until the next day on which debate on committee reports takes precedence—put and passed—15 November 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 128, item 4, deb postponed—1 March 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 136, item 17.
Ms Griffin moved, according to standing order: That the House take note of Report No. 53/04. Motion made (Ms Griffin speaking) and question: That this debate be now adjourned until next sitting day—put and passed—6 September 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 12, item 12.

Universities

The Deputy President informed the House that on 21 December 2004 the University Legislation Amendment Act 2004 commenced. That Act removed the requirement for university governing bodies to include a member appointed by the House. 
Consequently, members appointed as university representatives by resolutions of the House of 7 May 2003 and 29 June 2004 ceased to hold that office on the date of commencement of the amending Act—22 March 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 95, item 3.

Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Fund
Under section 14 of the Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Act 1971, the Honourable Tony Kelly and the Honourable Don Harwin appointed as Trustees—7 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 4, item 17

Broadcasting of Proceedings
Broadcast to Premier’s Office
19 November 1991, 1st Session, Minutes No. 28, p 280.
That this House authorises the broadcasting of the proceedings of the House to the Premier's Office and the State Office Block on terms and conditions as may be determined by the President from time to time.
Broadcasting of audio excerpts of proceedings 
22 September 1992, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 25, pp 267-268.
1.	That this House authorises the broadcasting and rebroadcasting on radio and television stations of sound recordings of excerpts of its proceedings, for a trial of 12 months, on the following conditions: 
(a)	Excerpts may be taken from the proceedings of the House from the time of the meeting of the House until the adjournment of the House.
(b)	Excerpts must be recorded from the audio signal of proceedings transmitted by the House monitoring system in Parliament House.
(c)	Broadcasts of excerpts must be used only for the purposes of fair and accurate reports of proceedings and must provide a balanced presentation of differing views.
(d)	Excerpts must not be used for:
(i)	political party advertising or election campaigns;
(ii)	the purpose of satire or ridicule;
(iii)	commercial sponsorship or commercial advertising.
(e)	Excerpts of proceedings which are subsequently withdrawn may be broadcast if the withdrawal is also broadcast.
(f)	Excerpts must be placed in context. Commentators must identify Members by name.
(g)	Where audio excerpts of proceedings are used on television, their use may be that of audio over still frames, or overlay material.
(h)	Where the excerpts are used on commercial stations, the station must ensure that advertising before and after excerpts is of an appropriate nature.
(i)	Events in the Galleries are not part of the proceedings and excerpts of those events must not be used.
(j)	Access to proceedings for the purpose of recording is on the basis of an undertaking to observe these conditions.  Any breach of these conditions by a station may result in the suspension or withdrawal of permission by the President for the station to broadcast excerpts of the proceedings of the House.
(k)	The instructions of the President or delegated representatives, on the use of recorded excerpts, must be observed at all times.
2.	That the Standing Committee on Parliamentary Privilege monitor and review the broadcasting and rebroadcasting of excerpts of proceedings and report to the House in 12 months.
Audio and television broadcasting of proceedings
19 May 1993, 3rd Session, Minutes No. 18, p 146.
That:
1.	This House agrees in principle to the desirability of audio and television broadcasting of the proceedings of the Legislative Council; and
2.	The Standing Orders Committee inquire into and prepare guidelines for the implementation of the broadcasting of proceedings from the commencement of the Budget sitting.
Televising of proceedings
26 October 1993, 3rd Session, Minutes No. 28, pp 314-315.
That, for the remainder of this Session, this House authorises the broadcasting and rebroadcasting by television stations of proceedings and excerpts of proceedings in the House, on the conditions set out in the attached Schedule, and such other terms and conditions as may be determined by the President from time to time: 
SCHEDULE
(a)	Requests for televising must be made to the President. The President, after consulting with the Leaders of recognised Parties, may approve filming at any time from the commencement of proceedings until the adjournment of the House.
(b)	Broadcasts of excerpts must be used only for the purposes of fair and accurate reports of proceedings and must provide a balanced presentation of differing views.
(c)	Excerpts must not be used for:
(i)	political party advertising or election campaigns;
(ii)	the purpose of satire or ridicule;
(iii)	commercial sponsorship or commercial advertising.
(d)	Excerpts of proceedings which are subsequently withdrawn may be broadcast if the withdrawal is also broadcast.
(e)	Excerpts must be placed in context. 
(f)	Where the excerpts are used on commercial stations, the station must ensure that advertising before and after excerpts is of an appropriate nature.
(g)	Events in the Galleries are not part of the proceedings and must not be televised.
(h)	Access to proceedings for the purpose of televising is on the basis of an undertaking to observe these conditions.  Any breach of these conditions may result in the suspension or withdrawal of permission by the President to televise or broadcast the proceedings of the House.
(i)	The instructions of the President or delegated representatives must be observed at all times.
Sound and video broadcast of proceedings
11 October 1994, 4th Session, Minutes No. 29, pp 279-281.
1.	That this House authorises:
(1)	the sound broadcasting of the proceedings of the House:
(a)	on the broadcasting system within the precincts of Parliament House; and
(b)	to persons and organisations outside Parliament House approved by the President, on terms and conditions determined by the President from time to time.
(2)	the video broadcasting of the proceedings of the House:
(a)	on the television system within the precincts of Parliament House; and
(b)	to persons and organisations outside Parliament House approved by the President, on terms and conditions determined by the President from time to time.
(3)	the broadcasting and rebroadcasting on radio and television stations of sound recordings of excerpts of proceedings of the House on the following conditions, and other terms and conditions, not inconsistent with this paragraph, determined by the President from time to time:
(a)	excerpts may be taken from the proceedings of the House from the time of the meeting of the House until the adjournment of the House;
(b)	excerpts must be recorded from the audio signal of proceedings transmitted by the House monitoring system in Parliament House;
(c)	broadcasts of excerpts must be used only for the purposes of fair and accurate reports of proceedings and must provide a balanced presentation of differing views;
(d)	excerpts must not be used for:
(i)	political party advertising or election campaigns;
(ii)	the purpose of satire or ridicule;
(iii)	commercial sponsorship or commercial advertising;
(e)	excerpts of proceedings which are subsequently withdrawn may be broadcast if the withdrawal is also broadcast;
(f)	excerpts must be placed in context. Commentators must identify Members by name;
(g)	where audio excerpts of proceedings are used on television, their use may be that of audio over still frames, or overlay material;
(h)	where the excerpts are used on commercial stations, the station must ensure that advertising before and after excerpts is of an appropriate nature;
(i)	events in the Galleries are not part of the proceedings and excerpts of those events must not be used;
(j)	access to proceedings for the purpose of recording is on the basis of an undertaking to observe these conditions.  A breach of these conditions by a station may result in the suspension or withdrawal of permission by the President for the station to broadcast excerpts of the proceedings of the House;
(k)	the instructions of the President or delegated representatives, on the use of recorded excerpts, must be observed at all times.
(4)	the broadcasting and rebroadcasting by television stations of proceedings and excerpts of proceedings in the House, on the following conditions and other terms and conditions, not inconsistent with this paragraph, determined by the President from time to time:
(a)	the President may approve filming, on request, from the commencement of proceedings to the adjournment of the House;
(b)	broadcasts of excerpts must be used only for the purposes of fair and accurate reports of proceedings and must provide a balanced presentation of differing views;
(c)	excerpts must not be used for:
(i)	political party advertising or election campaigns;
(ii)	the purpose of satire or ridicule;
(iii)	commercial sponsorship or commercial advertising;
(d)	excerpts of proceedings which are subsequently withdrawn may be broadcast if the withdrawal is also broadcast;
(e)	excerpts must be placed in context;
(f)	where the excerpts are used on commercial stations, the station must ensure that advertising before and after excerpts is of an appropriate nature;
(g)	events in the Galleries are not part of the proceedings and must not be televised;
(h)	access to proceedings for the purpose of televising is on the basis of an undertaking to observe these conditions. A breach of these conditions may result in the suspension or withdrawal of permission by the President to televise or broadcast the proceedings of the House;
(i)	the instructions of the President or delegated representatives must be observed at all times.
2.	(1)	A Committee may, by a vote of the Committee, authorise the sound broadcasting and television broadcasting of its public proceedings.
(2)	A Committee may:
(a)	determine terms and conditions, not inconsistent with paragraphs 1 (3) and (4), for the sound recording and television broadcasting of its proceedings;
(b)	give instructions for the observance of terms and conditions determined under paragraph (a);
(c)	order that part of its proceedings not be recorded or broadcast.
(3)	If a Committee decides to permit the broadcasting or televising of proceedings, a witness who is to appear before the Committee in those proceedings must be given a reasonable opportunity, before appearing in the proceedings, to object to the broadcasting or televising of proceedings.  The witness may state the grounds of the objection.  The Committee must consider an objection having regard to the protection of the witness and the public interest in the proceedings.  If the Committee decides to permit the broadcasting or televising of proceedings despite an objection of a witness, the witness must be informed before appearing in the proceedings of the Committee.
3.	The President is to report to the House from time to time:
(a)	details of the persons and organisations authorised to receive the sound and video broadcasting and terms and conditions determined under paragraph 1 (1) and (2); and
(b)	details of additional terms and conditions determined under paragraphs 1 (3) and (4).
.
Smoke-Free Parliament
Message received from Assembly 9 November 1993, 3rd Session, Minutes No. 31, p 362.
Agreed to 9 November 1993, 3rd Session, Minutes No. 31, p 363-364.
That from 1 January 1994 the enclosed areas of the precincts of the Parliament shall be a smoke-free environment, other than areas designated by the Presiding Officers, having regard to the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1983 and any relevant regulations and codes of practice made under that Act.

Parliamentary Ethics Adviser
House resolved—5 December 2002, 3rd Session, Minutes no. 52, item 5.
That:
(1)	this House directs the President to join with the Speaker to make arrangements for the appointment of Mr Ian Dickson as Parliamentary Ethics Adviser, on a part-time basis, on such terms and conditions as may be agreed from the period beginning 13 December 2002, 
(2)	the function of the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser shall be to advise any member of Parliament, when asked to do so by that member, on ethical issues concerning the exercise of his or her role as a member of Parliament (including the use of entitlements and potential conflicts of interest),
(3)	the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser is to be guided in giving this advice by any Code of Conduct or other guidelines adopted by the House (whether pursuant to the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act or otherwise),
(4)	the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser’s role does not include the giving of legal advice,
(5)	the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser shall be required to keep records of advice given and the factual information upon which it is based,
(6)	the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser shall be under a duty to maintain the confidentiality of information provided to him in that role and the advice given, but that the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser may make advice public if the member who requested the advice gives permission for it to be made public,
(7)	this House shall only call for the production of records of the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser if the member to which the records relate has sought to rely on the advice of the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser or has given permission for the records to be produced to the House,
(8)	the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser is to meet with the Standing Ethics Committee of each House annually,
(9)	the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser shall be required to report to the Parliament prior to the end of his annual term on the number of ethical matters raised with him, the number of members who sought his advice, the amount of time spent in the course of his duties and the number of times advice was given,
(10)	the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser may report to the Parliament from time to time on any problems arising from the determinations of the Parliamentary Remuneration Tribunal that have given rise to requests for ethics advice and proposals to address these problems.
Message from Legislative Assembly: That the appointment of Mr Ian Dickson as Parliamentary Ethics Adviser, as resolved by the House on 5 December 2003, be extended for a further four month period—17 March 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 46, item 9. Message agreed to—29 June 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 64, item 27
Message from Legislative Assembly: That the appointment of Mr Ian Dickson as Parliamentary Ethics Adviser, as resolved by the House on 11 December 2002, be extended to 22 February 2005. Message agreed to—9 December 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 88, item 24
Message from Legislative Assembly received—23 February 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No.90, item 2. House resolved: 1. That the appointment of Mr Ian Dickson as Parliamentary Ethics Adviser be extended on a month by month basis until superseded by a further resolution of the House, and 2. That any extension be for a maximum of 12 months—1 March 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No.92, item 11.
Message from Legislative Assembly—25 May 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No.4, item 24: That the appointment of Mr Ian Dickson as Parliamentary Ethics Adviser, as resolved by the House on 23 February 2005, be extended until 30 June 2007.
Message sent to Legislative Assembly—8 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 7, item 19: That the appointment of Mr Ian Dickson as Parliamentary Ethics Adviser, by resolution of the House of 1 March 2005, be now extended to 30 June 2007.

Reports
(1)	The President, according to the terms of the agreement made with the Clerk of the Parliaments and the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, tabled the annual report of the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser for year ended 30 November 2003—24 February 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 39, item 8.
(2)	The President, according to the terms of the agreement made with the Clerk of the Parliaments and the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, tabled the annual report of the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser for year ended 30 November 2004—22 February 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 89, item 6
(3)	The President, according to the terms of the agreement made with the Clerk of the Parliaments and the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, tabled the annual report of the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser for year ended 30 November 2005—1 December 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 133, item 12.
Alcohol and Drug Free Policy for the Parliament
Resolved—17 March 2004, 1st Session, Minutes No. 46, item 17
Resolved on motion of Ms Rhiannon, as amended on motion of Mr Gallacher.
(1)	That the President request the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser to consider and advise on the desirability and practicability of implementing an Alcohol and Drug Policy for the Parliament.
(2)	That the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser consider the terms of the Notice of Motion given by Ms Rhiannon relating to an amendment of standing order 190 and the Notice of Motion given by the Revd Mr Nile relating to an alcohol-free and drug-free Parliament workplace.

Extension of the Functions of the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser
Message received from Legislative Assembly—8 June 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 7, item 16.
Debate on schedule with amendments resumed and adjourned until later hour—5 September 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 11, item 16.
That the functions of the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser as set out in the resolution of the House of 11 December 2002 shall be extended to include the provision of advice to Ministers or former Members, as per the following schedule:
1	The Parliamentary Ethics Adviser must on request by a Minister provide written advice to the Minister as to whether or not the Adviser is of the opinion that the Minister’s:

		(i)	acceptance of an offer of post-separation employment or engagement which relates to the Minister’s portfolio responsibilities (including portfolio responsibilities held during the previous two years of ministerial office); or 

		(ii)	decision to proceed, after the Minister leaves office, with a proposal to provide services to third parties (including a proposal to establish a business to provide such services) which relates to the Minister’s portfolio responsibilities (including portfolio responsibilities held during the previous two years of ministerial office), 

would give rise to a reasonable concern that:

		(iii)	the Minister’s conduct while in office was influenced by the prospect of the employment or engagement or the proposal to provide services; or

		(iv)	the Minister might make improper use of confidential information to which he or she has access while in office.

2	The Adviser must on request by a person who has ceased to hold ministerial office within the previous 12 months (“the former Minister”) provide written advice to the former Minister as to whether or not the Adviser is of the opinion that the former Minister’s: 

		(i)	acceptance of an offer of employment or engagement which relates to the former Minister’s former portfolio responsibilities during the last two years in which the Minister held ministerial office; or 

		(ii)	decision to proceed with a proposal to provide services to third parties (including a proposal to establish a business to provide such services) which relate to the former Minister’s former portfolio responsibilities during the last two years in which the Minister held ministerial office, 

would give rise to a reasonable concern that:

		(iii)	the former Minister’s conduct while in office was influenced by the prospect of the employment or engagement or the proposal to provide services; or

		(iv)	the former Minister might make improper use of confidential information to which he or she had access while in office.

3	If the Adviser is of the opinion that accepting the proposed employment or engagement or proceeding with the proposal to provide services might give rise to such a reasonable concern, but the concern would not arise if the employment or engagement or the provision of services were subject to certain conditions, then he or she must so advise and specify the necessary conditions. 

4	The Adviser’s advice must include:

		(i)	a general description of the position offered, including a description of the duties to be undertaken, or the services to be provided, based on material provided by the Minister or former Minister but excluding any information that the Minister or former Minister indicates is confidential; and

		(ii)	the Adviser’s opinion as to whether or not the position may be accepted, or the services may be provided, either with or without conditions.

5	Where the Adviser becomes aware that a Minister or former Minister has accepted a position, or has commenced to provide services, in respect of which the Adviser has provided advice, the Adviser must provide a copy of that advice to the Presiding Officer of the House to which the Minister belongs or to which the former Minister belonged.
Upon which Ms Rhiannon has moved: That the question be amended by omitting all words after “That” at the commencement and inserting instead “the Government introduce legislation to provide for post-separation employment practices of Ministers and former Ministers in accordance with recommendations 9 and 10 of the Independent Commission Against Corruption report on investigation into the conduct of the Hon. J. Richard Face, dated June 2004.”
Upon which Revd Mr Nile has further moved: That the question be amended by inserting after paragraph 5:
“2.	That the Government introduce legislation to provide for post-separation employment practices of Ministers and former Ministers in accordance with recommendations 9 and 10 of the Independent Commission Against Corruption report on investigation into the conduct of the Hon. J. Richard Face, dated June 2004.”
Upon which Dr Chesterfield-Evans has moved: That the amendment of Revd Mr Nile be amended by inserting at the end “, and that a draft of this legislation be made publicly available by 28 February 2007”.

Code of Conduct
Resolution passed 26 May 1999, 1st Session, Minutes No. 5, pp 89-90.
1.	This House adopt, for the purposes of section 9 of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988, the following code of conduct:
PREAMBLE
•	The Members of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council have reached agreement on a Code of Conduct which is to apply to all Members of Parliament.
•	Members of Parliament recognise that they are in a unique position of being responsible to the electorate. The electorate is the final arbiter of the conduct of Members of Parliament and has the right to dismiss them from office at regular elections.
•	Members of Parliament accordingly acknowledge their responsibility to maintain the public trust placed in them by performing their duties with honesty and integrity, respecting the law and the institution of Parliament, and using their influence to advance the common good of the people of New South Wales.
THE CODE
1	Disclosure of conflict of interest
Members of Parliament must take all reasonable steps to declare any conflict of interest between their private financial interests and decisions in which they participate in the execution of their office.
This may be done through declaring their interests on the Register of Disclosures of the relevant House or through declaring their interest when speaking on the matter in the House or a Committee, or in any other public and appropriate manner.
A conflict of interest does not exist where the member is only affected as a member of the public or a member of a broad class.
2	Bribery
Members must not promote any matter, vote on any bill or resolution, or ask any question in the Parliament or its Committees, in return for payment or any other personal financial benefit.
3	Gifts
Members must declare all gifts and benefits received in connection with their official duties, in accordance with the requirements for the disclosure of pecuniary interests.
Members must not accept gifts that may pose a conflict of interest or which might give the appearance of an attempt to corruptly influence the Member in the exercise of his or her duties.
Members may accept political contributions in accordance with part 6 of the Election Funding Act 1981.
4	Use of public resources
Members must apply the public resources to which they are granted access according to any guidelines or rules about the use of those resources.
5	Use of confidential information
Members must not knowingly and improperly use official information which is not in the public domain, or information obtained in confidence in the course of their parliamentary duties, for the private benefit of themselves or others.
6	Duties as a Member of Parliament
It is recognised that some members are non-aligned and others belong to political parties. Organised parties are a fundamental part of the democratic process and participation in their activities is within the legitimate activities of Members of Parliament.
This resolution has continuing effect unless and until amended or rescinded by resolution of the House.

Office Holders
President	Hon Dr Meredith Anne Burgmann—Elected 29 April 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 1, item 9	
Chairman of Committees	Hon Amanda Fazio—Elected 30 April 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 2, item 9	
Leader of The Government	Hon John Joseph Della Bosca—House informed of election—22 February 2005, 1st Session, Minutes no. 89, item 11	
Deputy Leader of The Government	Hon Michael Costa—House informed of election—22 February 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 89, item 11	
Leader of the House	Hon Anthony Bernard Kelly—House informed of election 29 April 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No.1, item 25	
Parliamentary Secretary	Hon Henry Tsang, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier on Trade and Investment, and Assisting the Minister for State Development —House informed —20 May 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 6, item 10—following resignation of Premier, House informed of re-appointment 13 September 2005, 1st Session, Minutes No. 113, item 11	
Government Whip	Hon Peter Thomas Primrose—House informed of election 29 April 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No.1, item 26	
Deputy Government Whip	Hon Ian West—House informed of election 29 April 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 1, item 26	
Leader of the Opposition	Hon Michael Joseph Gallacher—House informed of election 29 April 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No.1, item 27	
Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party	Hon John Ryan—House informed of election 29 April 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 1, item 27	
Leader of The Nationals and 
Deputy Leader of The Opposition	Hon Duncan John Gay—House informed of election 29 April 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 1, Item 27,29	
Deputy Leader of The Nationals	Hon Jenny Gardiner—House informed of election 29 April 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No.1, item 27	
Opposition Whip	Hon Don Harwin—House informed of election 29 April 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No. 1, item 28	
Deputy Opposition Whip and
The Nationals Whip	Hon Richard Colless—House informed of election 29 April 2003, 1st Session, Minutes No.1, item 28	
Leader of The Christian Democratic Party	Revd the Hon Fred Nile—House informed of election 11 May 1999, 1st Session, Minutes No. 1, page 16.	
Temporary Chairs of Committees	The President nominated the Hon. Gregory Donnelly, the Hon. Patricia Forsythe, the Hon. Jenny Gardiner, the Hon. Kayee Griffin, the Revd the Hon. Fred Nile, the Hon. Christine Robertson, and the Hon. Penny Sharpe to act as Temporary Chairs of Committees during the present session of Parliament—23 May 2006, 2nd Session, Minutes No. 2, item 5	

Assembly Ministers represented in the Council

Hon J J Della Bosca
Minister for Commerce, Finance, Industrial Relations, Ageing, Disability Services,
and Vice-President of the Executive Council

Hon M Iemma	Premier, Minister for State Development, Minister for Citizenship
Hon B Debus	Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts
Hon D Beamer	Minister for Western Sydney, Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce

Hon M Costa
Treasurer, Minister for Infrastructure, and the Hunter

Hon F Sartor	Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)
Hon J Tripodi	Minister for Energy, Minister for Ports and Waterways, and Minister Assisting the Treasurer on Business and Economic Regulatory Reform

Hon J Hatzistergos
Minister for Health

Hon C Tebbutt	Minister for Education and Training
Hon C Burton	Minister for Housing, Minister for Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)

Hon I M Macdonald
Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Mineral Resources

Hon S C Nori	Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, Women, Minister for Assisting the Minister on State Development
Hon G A McBride	Minister for Gaming and Racing, Central Coast
Hon M Orkopoulos		Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister for Assisting the Premier on Citizenship

Hon A B Kelly
Minister for Justice, Juvenile Justice, Emergency Services, Lands and Rural Affairs

Hon R Meagher	Minister for Community Services, Minister for Youth
Hon D Campbell	Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra
Hon K Hickey	Minister for Local Government

Hon E Roozendaal
Minister for Roads
Hon J Watkins	Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport
Hon C Scully	Minister for Police

House informed 28 February 2006, 1st Session, Minutes No. 135, item 8
Council Ministers represented in the Assembly

Hon J J Della Bosca
Minister for Commerce, Finance, Industrial Relations, Ageing, Disability Services, 
and Vice-President of the Executive Council

Hon J Watkins	Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport

Hon M Costa
Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter

Hon J Watkins	Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport

Hon J Hatzistergos
Minister for Health

Hon C Tebbutt	Minister for Education and Training

Hon I M Macdonald
Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources

Hon D Campbell	Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for Illawarra

Hon A B Kelly
Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs

Hon R Debus	Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts

Hon E M Roozendaal
Minister for Roads

Hon D Campbell	Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for Illawarra