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Legislative Council 2011-09-09 Terrorist Attacks On The United States Of America Tenth Anniversary54217517/06/2016 10:51:48 AMThe Hon. MICHAEL GALLACHER (Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council) [9.41 a.m.]: I move (a)     notes with condolence the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States of America (b)     acknowledges the 9/11 attacks as having a profound effect on our way of life, and https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2011-09-09htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)GALLACHER, Michael Joseph M. J.;FOLEY, Luke L. A.Terrorist Attacks On The United States Of America Tenth AnniversaryMotionsLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council9/09/2011 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-44800
Legislative Council 2010-09-01 Inaugural Speech of the Honourable Luke Foley58522112/07/2016 11:23:57 AMThe DEPUTY-PRESIDENT (The Hon. Kayee Griffin): Order I direct that the clock not be started for the adjournment debate until the Hon. Luke Foley has concluded his inaugural speech I ask members to extend to the Hon. Luke Foley the usual courtesies given to members making an inaugural speech The Hon. LUKE FOLEY [5.00 p.m.] (Inaugural Speech): I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land and https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2010-09-01htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.Inaugural Speech Of The Honourable Luke FoleyInauguralsLegislative Council1/09/2010 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-41317
Legislative Council 2010-10-26 Debt Recovery Processes57052512/07/2016 12:00:44 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is addressed to the Attorney General What is the New South Wales Government doing to improve debt recovery processes The current debt recovery process includes alternative dispute resolution and court processes and applications to the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal For small debts, a small claims division exists in the local court with less formal rules https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2010-10-26htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;HATZISTERGOS, John J.Debt Recovery ProcessesQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council26/10/2010 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-41938
Legislative Council 2012-03-07 Tribute To Senior Constable David Rixon61301221/08/2017 1:53:32 AMThe Hon. MICHAEL GALLACHER (Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council) [3.32 p.m.]: It is with great sadness that I speak today following the death last week of Senior Constable Dave Rixon in the line of duty I am sure that everyone joins me in extending our deepest sympathies to Senior Constable Dave Rixon's family, his https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2012-03-07htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)GALLACHER, Michael Joseph M. J.;FOLEY, Luke L. A.Tribute To Senior Constable David RixonMinisterial StatementsLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council7/03/2012 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-46419
Legislative Council 2011-05-05 Lobbying of Government Officials Bill 201155592530/11/2016 11:46:09 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) [3.16 p.m.]: I indicate at the outset that the Opposition will support the Lobbying of Government Officials Bill 2011 Reform in integrity and accountability is an ongoing process This legislation, which prohibits the payment of success fees to lobbyists, is the latest development in integrity and accountability Labor took a number of steps https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2011-05-05htmlFalsexmlLobbying of Government Officials Bill 2011Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;KHAN, Trevor T.BillsSecond ReadingDeputy Leader of the OppositionLegislative Council5/05/2011 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-42943
Legislative Council 2014-05-08 Planning System Reform60048017/06/2016 9:05:04 PMProduction of Documents: Return to Order The Hon. DUNCAN GAY (Minister for Roads and Freight, and Vice-President of the Executive Council) [3.31 p.m.]: I move (b)      the correspondence from the Acting Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet advising that it is not practicable to produce the documents sought (c)      the partial return to the order of the House tabled in this House https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2014-05-08htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)GAY, Duncan John D. J.;FOLEY, Luke L. A.Planning System ReformDocumentsProduction of Documents: Return to OrderLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council8/05/2014 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-54164
Legislative Council 2014-11-18 Parramatta Road Urban Renewal Project63848928/03/2019 4:25:46 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY (Leader of the Opposition) [5.08 p.m.]: I move (a)      all documents including but not limited to emails, briefing notes, diary notes and technical studies prepared for the public exhibition of the Parramatta Road Urban Renewal Project including the Parramatta Road Urban Renewal Strategy and Parramatta Road Land Use and Transport Concept Plan I will be very brief because https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2014-11-18htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, Second Session (55-2)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;AJAKA, John George J.Parramatta Road Urban Renewal ProjectDocumentsProduction of Documents: OrderLeader of the Opposition;Minister for Ageing;Minister for Disability Services;Minister for the IllawarraLegislative Council18/11/2014 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-56228
Legislative Council 2010-09-22 Transport Plan56998412/07/2016 11:41:37 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is addressed to the Minister for Planning Can the Minister update the House on the progress of the review of the Sydney Metro Strategy The Hon. Melinda Pavey: You have such presence, Luke The New South Wales Government is presently finalising an integrated metropolitan plan for Sydney to guide growth for the next 25 years The plan will combine the Metropolitan https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2010-09-22htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;KELLY, Anthony Bernard A. B.Transport PlanQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council22/09/2010 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-41630
Legislative Council 2013-04-30 Questions Without Notice NSW Police Force Child Abuse Squad55872117/06/2016 5:04:05 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Leader of the Government in his capacity as Minister for Police and Emergency Services On what day was the Minister's office informed of the human resources review of the Child Abuse Squad, which stated, in part, that children will continue to be abused by offenders unless the squad is given an extra 175 officers In the wake of that meeting https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-04-30htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GALLACHER, Michael Joseph M. J.Questions Without Notice;NSW Police Force Child Abuse SquadQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council30/04/2013 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-50415
Legislative Council 2013-03-14 Sydney Harbour Foreshore Land Reservation55988417/06/2016 4:29:15 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY (Leader of the Opposition) [3.53 p.m.]: Those of us who sit in the Parliament of New South Wales must both treasure and act to safeguard Sydney's breathtaking harbour and its foreshore We need to defend and protect those sites on the Sydney Harbour foreshore that have been reserved for the public realm The very first New South Wales Labor Government, elected in 1910 https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-03-14htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.Sydney Harbour Foreshore Land ReservationAdjournmentLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council14/03/2013 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-50044
Legislative Council 2011-05-26 Solar Bonus Scheme55798920/05/2016 10:58:03 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) [7.13 p.m.]: Shirley Henderson of Thirlmere has written to me. She wrote We entered into a contract last year and installed 12 solar panels on our roof at a cost of $10,200 We weighed the decision carefully as this was a large investment for us … We could have left that money on our mortgage We also bought rainwater tanks and already have https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2011-05-26htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.Solar Bonus SchemeAdjournmentDeputy Leader of the OppositionLegislative Council26/05/2011 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-43322
Legislative Council 2014-05-06 Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997: Disallowance of Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (Native Forest Bio-Material) Regulation 201360278522/06/2016 9:52:48 AMThe PRESIDENT: Pursuant to standing orders the question is: That Business of the House Notice of Motion No. 1 proceed as business of the House Motion by the Hon. Luke Foley agreed to The Hon. LUKE FOLEY (Leader of the Opposition) [3.42 p.m.]: I move That, under section 41 of the Interpretation Act 1987, this House disallows the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2014-05-06htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;COLLESS, Richard Hargrave R. H.;KAYE, John J.Protection Of The Environment Operations Act 1997: Disallowance Of Protection Of The Environment Operations (General) Amendment (Native Forest Bio-Material) Regulation 2013DisallowanceLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council6/05/2014 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-53959
Legislative Council 2014-10-22 Questions Without Notice Ballina Koala Plan63874117/06/2016 10:24:39 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Roads and Freight The Hon. DUNCAN GAY: I thank the honourable member for his question As the member would be aware, Roads and Maritime Services is committed to analysing the impact of works on biodiversity and considers biodiversity issues carefully during route selection and road design for all infrastructure projects https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2014-10-22htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, Second Session (55-2)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GAY, Duncan John D. J.Questions Without Notice;Ballina Koala PlanQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council22/10/2014 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-55665
Legislative Council 2013-10-16 Questions Without Notice Avian Influenza Outbreak52932817/06/2016 7:12:01 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Deputy Leader of the Government, representing the Minister for Primary Industries There has been an outbreak of the H7 avian influenza strain on a property near Young in the State's Central West What is the Government doing to contain the outbreak What support and assistance is the Government providing to the affected producer https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-10-16htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GAY, Duncan John D. J.Questions Without Notice;Avian Influenza OutbreakQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council16/10/2013 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-52321
Legislative Council 2011-09-08 Tribute To Sabina Van Der Linden-Wolanski54043417/06/2016 10:49:44 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY (Leader of the Opposition) [6. 90 p.m.]: I pay tribute to Sabina Van Der Linden-Wolanski who passed away on 23 June aged 84 Earlier this year I addressed the Jewish Board of Deputies luncheon club A woman approached me and introduced herself We chatted and she promised to send me her memoirs They arrived a few days later along with a lovely note It was her fate as an https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2011-09-08htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.Tribute To Sabina Van Der Linden-WolanskiAdjournmentLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council8/09/2011 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-44783
Legislative Council 2013-09-11 Questions Without Notice State Bushfires52846617/06/2016 6:49:53 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Leader of the Government in his capacity as the Minister for Police and Emergency Services Will the Minister update the House on the latest bushfire information in New South Wales The Hon. MICHAEL GALLACHER: I thank the honourable member for the question First, I thank the House for allowing me yesterday to represent all members and show our https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-09-11htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GALLACHER, Michael Joseph M. J.Questions Without Notice;State BushfiresQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council11/09/2013 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-51971
Legislative Council 2012-10-16 Indonesian Language Studies57320117/06/2016 3:14:40 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY (Leader of the Opposition) [7.20 p.m.]: Speaking about the bilateral relationship between Australia and Indonesia in 1994, Prime Minister Paul Keating said No country is more important to Australia than Indonesia If we fail to get this relationship right, and nurture and develop it, the whole web of our foreign relations is incomplete We must continue to nurture and develop https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2012-10-16htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.Indonesian Language StudiesAdjournmentLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council16/10/2012 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-48856
Legislative Council 2010-12-02 State Plan Transport Targets55702820/07/2016 1:50:29 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is addressed to the Minister for Transport Can the Minister update the House on how New South Wales is tracking against State Plan transport targets The Hon. JOHN ROBERTSON: The State Plan Annual Performance Report 2010 was released last week The New South Wales Government's key priorities for transport and infrastructure in the State Plan are: increasing https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2010-12-02htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;ROBERTSON, John J.State Plan Transport TargetsQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council2/12/2010 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-42763
Legislative Council 2012-09-06 Koala Protection58616717/06/2016 2:49:47 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY (Leader of the Opposition) [3.35 p.m.]: Tomorrow, 7 September, marks National Threatened Species Day In recent times no threatened species has captured the public's attention more than our national icon the koala I will talk about the conservation of the koala in New South Wales State forests Last year during a budget estimates committee hearing the environment Minister https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2012-09-06htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.Koala ProtectionAdjournmentLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council6/09/2012 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-48463
Legislative Council 2012-03-06 Putty Valley Coal Seam Gas Exploration61454517/06/2016 12:20:23 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY (Leader of the Opposition) [6.45 p.m.]: Nine days ago I visited the Putty Valley and met with local residents I inform those honourable members unaware of the Putty Valley that it is midway between Windsor and Singleton, nestled between the Wollemi and Yengo national parks and within the electoral district of Upper Hunter and the local government area of Singleton https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2012-03-06htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.Putty Valley Coal Seam Gas ExplorationAdjournmentLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council6/03/2012 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-46373
Legislative Council 2010-09-07 State Parks58550912/07/2016 11:29:24 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is addressed to the Minister for Lands Will the Minister inform the House what action the Government is taking to support State parks in New South Wales The Hon. TONY KELLY: In recent years the State park network has grown to 18, providing the people of New South Wales with access to some of the most beautiful and pristine locations in Australia https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2010-09-07htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;KELLY, Anthony Bernard A. B.State ParksQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council7/09/2010 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-41419
Legislative Council 2011-09-14 Questions Without Notice Orica Plant Incident54106417/06/2016 10:57:13 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Finances and Services Will the Minister now advise the House when he was first informed of the Orica chemical leak The Hon. GREG PEARCE: I answered that question yesterday I was also asked a question by the Hon. Walt Secord about the serious pollution incident at the Orica ammonium nitrate plant at Walsh Point on Kooragang Island https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2011-09-14htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;PEARCE, Gregory Stephen G. S.Questions Without Notice;Orica Plant IncidentQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council14/09/2011 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-44913
Legislative Council 2010-09-02 Bus Fleet Carbon Footprint58464412/07/2016 11:26:08 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My maiden question is addressed to the Minister for Transport What steps have been taken to reduce the carbon footprint of the New South Wales bus fleet The Hon. JOHN ROBERTSON: It is a good first question The New South Wales Government is committed to providing a first-class bus service that meets the needs of the travelling public and attracts more passengers https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2010-09-02htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;ROBERTSON, John J.Bus Fleet Carbon FootprintQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council2/09/2010 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-41341
Legislative Council 2012-05-23 Death of Barbara Holborow, OAM59830017/06/2016 1:28:51 PMThe Hon. MICHAEL GALLACHER (Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council) [3.34 p.m.]: It is my sad task to inform the House of the passing earlier today of Barbara Holborow, OAM, at the age of 81 On behalf of all members I pass on our condolences to Louise, Jacob and the many foster children she took under her wing https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2012-05-23htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)GALLACHER, Michael Joseph M. J.;FOLEY, Luke L. A.Death Of Barbara Holborow, OamMinisterial StatementLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council23/05/2012 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-47420
Legislative Council 2010-12-02 Marine Parks55757520/07/2016 1:51:29 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY [6.55 p.m.]: There are few certainties in life, but it used to be that one could rely on there being plenty of fish in the sea Increasingly, and sadly, that is no longer the case Pollution is responsible for some of the drastic drop in marine life, but overfishing is by far the biggest threat Eighty per cent of the world's fish stocks are either being fished to their https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2010-12-02htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.Marine ParksAdjournmentLegislative Council2/12/2010 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-68243
Legislative Council 2011-11-11 Remembrance Day52778617/06/2016 11:43:53 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY (Leader of the Opposition) [3.46 p.m.], by leave: On this day I want to pay tribute to two men who were serving members of the New South Wales Parliament when the First World War broke out and who enlisted in the Australian Armed Forces and served in the Great War I pay tribute to Ted Larkin, the serving Labor member of Parliament for Willoughby He was among the first to https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2011-11-11htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.Remembrance DayAdjournmentLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council11/11/2011 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-45696
Legislative Council 2011-08-26 Tribute To Cardinal Patrick Moran54061517/06/2016 10:41:44 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY (Leader of the Opposition) [3.20 p.m.]: I rise to mark the centenary of the death of Cardinal Patrick Francis Moran Cardinal Moran, who was the Catholic Archbishop of Sydney from 1884 until 1911, died 100 years ago last week I believe Patrick Moran to be one of the most significant figures in the colony, and then State, of New South Wales in the late nineteenth and early https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2011-08-26htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.Tribute To Cardinal Patrick MoranAdjournmentLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council26/08/2011 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-44629
Extract 53.xml57172131/01/2017 12:34:32 AMCENTENARY OF FIRST NEW SOUTH WALES LABOR GOVERNMENT The Hon. LUKE FOLEY [5.37 p.m.]: One hundred years ago today, on 21 October 1910, the very first New South Wales Labor Government took office Nineteen years after the first parliamentary Labor Party in the world was born at the 1891 election, that party—the representatives of the working men and women of this State—formed a government https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2010-10-21htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.Centenary Of First New South Wales Labor GovernmentAdjournmentLegislative Council21/10/2010 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-72359
Legislative Council 2012-08-15 Questions Without Notice North West Rail Link58592417/06/2016 2:23:05 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Roads and Ports Given the Government has started giving out earmuffs and movie tickets to residents living in the North West Rail Link construction corridor as part of the so-called noise abatement strategy, will the Government extend the earmuff and movie ticket program to local residents affected by major roadworks on the F3 https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2012-08-15htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GAY, Duncan John D. J.Questions Without Notice;North West Rail LinkQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council15/08/2012 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-48081
Legislative Council 2013-08-27 Questions Without Notice Boarding Houses Regulation5276188/04/2019 2:23:15 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra The peak body People with Disability Australia has written to the Minister on behalf of more than 25 disability advocacy and support organisations raising their concerns about the weakening of standards in the Government's new Boarding Houses Regulation https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-08-27htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;AJAKA, John George J.Questions Without Notice;Boarding Houses RegulationQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council27/08/2013 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-51755
Legislative Council 2010-11-24 Criminal Justice Processes5714605/08/2016 5:33:23 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: I address my question to the Attorney General Can the Attorney update the House on the latest initiatives by the Government to improve the operation of criminal justice processes and the use of jury or judge-only trials The Hon. JOHN HATZISTERGOS: The right of an accused to trial by jury in the District Court and the Supreme Court is an important right that is recognised https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2010-11-24htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;HATZISTERGOS, John J.Criminal Justice ProcessesQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council24/11/2010 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-42457
Legislative Council 2013-04-30 Death of Senior Constable Tony Tamplin55852817/06/2016 5:05:21 PMThe Hon. MICHAEL GALLACHER (Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council) [5.03 p.m.]: On behalf of my colleagues on this side of the House, the Commissioner of Police, members of the NSW Police Force and members opposite I extend my sincerest sympathies to the family of Senior Constable Tony Tamplin following his sudden https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-04-30htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)GALLACHER, Michael Joseph M. J.;FOLEY, Luke L. A.Death Of Senior Constable Tony TamplinMinisterial StatementLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council30/04/2013 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-50486
Legislative Council 2011-10-20 Infrastructure Nsw52771917/06/2016 11:23:24 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY (Leader of the Opposition) [7.33 p.m.]: The objects of the Infrastructure NSW Act are clear to secure the efficient, effective, economic and timely planning, co-ordination, selection, funding, implementation, delivery and whole-of-lifecycle asset management of infrastructure that is required for the economic and social well-being of the community Mr Greiner is a busy man https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2011-10-20htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.Infrastructure NswAdjournmentLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council20/10/2011 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-45436
Legislative Council 2014-09-10 Questions Without Notice Nursing Homes Fire Safety54647528/03/2019 4:59:26 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra In light of the Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association's criticism that a quarter of nursing homes have failed to meet the Government's deadline to provide life-saving sprinkler systems, what is the Minister doing to ensure that aged residents https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2014-09-10htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, Second Session (55-2)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;AJAKA, John George J.Questions Without Notice;Nursing Homes Fire SafetyQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council10/09/2014 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-55072
Legislative Council 2010-12-01 Sydney Ferries55711712/07/2016 12:59:39 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Transport Will the Minister update the House on plans for the procurement of six new vessels for Sydney Ferries The Hon. JOHN ROBERTSON: This Government has a plan for ferries: to keep them in government ownership That is contrary to the approach of members opposite, who would like to set up a franchise like McDonalds or Donut https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2010-12-01htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;ROBERTSON, John J.Sydney FerriesQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council1/12/2010 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-42694
Legislative Council 2012-02-21 WorkCover Prosecutions61242417/06/2016 12:10:13 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Finance and Services Does the Minister's review of WorkCover go beyond a review of the insurance scheme and also involve a review of WorkCover prosecutions and WorkCover's role in those prosecutions The Hon. GREG PEARCE: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for a good question As he would realise, the State is facing a crisis in https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2012-02-21htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;PEARCE, Gregory Stephen G. S.Workcover ProsecutionsQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council21/02/2012 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-46156
Legislative Council 2011-08-25 Questions Without Notice Federal Member for Dobell Craig Thomson54045717/06/2016 10:39:00 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Leader of the Government in his capacity as Minister for Police and Emergency Services What did the Federal shadow Attorney-General, George Brandis, say to him last Friday that compelled him to believe it was appropriate to contact the New South Wales Commissioner of Police with the details of a potential police investigation https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2011-08-25htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GALLACHER, Michael Joseph M. J.Questions Without Notice;Federal Member For Dobell Craig ThomsonQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council25/08/2011 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-44557
Legislative Council 2014-03-18 Death of Cecil Abbott, AO, QPM54335517/06/2016 8:31:15 PMThe Hon. MICHAEL GALLACHER (Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council) [5.01 p.m.]: Today I recognise the recent passing of former commissioner of the NSW Police Force Cecil Abbott, AO, QPM, at the age of 89 On 12 March 2014, Cec Abbott, as he was known, passed away at St George Hospital Mr Abbott had a proud and https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2014-03-18htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)GALLACHER, Michael Joseph M. J.;FOLEY, Luke L. A.Death of Cecil Abbott, Ao, QpmMinisterial StatementLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council18/03/2014 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-53620
Legislative Council 2013-03-21 Questions Without Notice Sydney Transport Delays55748517/06/2016 4:40:42 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Roads and Ports Given that it took some motorists more than three hours to commute to work and school this morning will the Minister offer a toll-free day to compensate them for their inconvenience The Hon. DUNCAN GAY: I thank the member for his question As members would be aware, this morning†The Hon. Steve Whan: He's got his https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-03-21htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GAY, Duncan John D. J.Questions Without Notice;Sydney Transport DelaysQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council21/03/2013 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-50178
Legislative Council 2013-02-19 Death of Detective Inspector Bryson Anderson57424917/06/2016 3:57:24 PMThe Hon. MICHAEL GALLACHER (Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council) [5.09 p.m.]: I make a ministerial statement regarding the tragic death in the line of duty of Detective Inspector Bryson Anderson At 3.30 p.m. on 6 December 2012 the people of New South Wales lost a fine officer and beloved husband and father https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-02-19htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)GALLACHER, Michael Joseph M. J.;FOLEY, Luke L. A.Death Of Detective Inspector Bryson AndersonMinisterial StatementLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council19/02/2013 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-49605
Legislative Council 2011-10-12 Land Clearing54206017/06/2016 11:08:22 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY (Leader of the Opposition) [6.00 p.m.]: New South Wales Labor can be very proud of the end of broad-scale land clearing in this State Hailed by environmentalists as the greatest environmental outcome in the State's history, the Native Vegetation Act 2003 protects threatened species and ecosystems across New South Wales Prior to these laws, the rate of clearing was so great https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2011-10-12htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.Land ClearingAdjournmentLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council12/10/2011 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-45161
Legislative Council 2012-03-28 Questions Without Notice Public Sector Wages Policy6138317/08/2016 11:55:21 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Finance and Services Given that 51,000 New South Wales government workers in rail, energy and other government business enterprises under Federal industrial laws are covered by industrial instruments reached by agreement with their employer, why does the Government want to extend its 2.5 wages cap to these workers https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2012-03-28htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;PEARCE, Gregory Stephen G. S.Questions Without Notice;Public Sector Wages PolicyQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council28/03/2012 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-46748
Legislative Council 2013-10-15 Whale Protection52971317/06/2016 7:08:41 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY (Leader of the Opposition) [7.08 p.m.]: One of the joys of spring right along the New South Wales coast, from Byron Bay to Eden, is sighting humpback and southern right whales as they pass our shores, returning south to Antarctica Our enthusiasm for these majestic monsters of the deep is hardly surprising; they are elegant and huge, friendly and intelligent and prone to https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-10-15htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.Whale ProtectionAdjournmentLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council15/10/2013 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-52293
Legislative Council 2011-05-09 Tribute to Tom Hannan55663617/06/2016 8:10:24 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) [6.26 p.m.]: Tonight I pay tribute to the late Terrence Richard "Tom" Hannan, who passed away on 14 April aged 73 years The Riverstone Meatworks were an institution in western Sydney, operating from 1878 until finally closing in 1994 Tom Hannan started work at the Riverstone Meatworks in 1953 at the age of 14 years and 10 months https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2011-05-09htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.Tribute To Tom HannanAdjournmentDeputy Leader of the OppositionLegislative Council9/05/2011 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-43046
Legislative Council 2012-11-22 Questions Without Notice Speed Cameras57292917/06/2016 3:52:24 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Roads and Ports In light of reports that the New South Wales Government has more than doubled its mobile speed camera revenue in the past year, why is the Government continuing to increase camera hours by seven times The Hon. Melinda Pavey: To make our roads safer The Hon. DUNCAN GAY: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for his https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2012-11-22htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GAY, Duncan John D. J.Questions Without Notice;Speed CamerasQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council22/11/2012 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-49482
Legislative Council 2014-11-20 Pacific Highway Upgrade62891429/03/2019 4:46:20 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Roads and Freight Given that population modelling of the proposed Pacific Highway upgrade deviation from Broadwater to Wardell—section 10—has shown that a nationally significant koala population will be wiped out and the stringent conditions imposed by Federal environment Minister Greg Hunt are unable to be met, will the https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2014-11-20htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, Second Session (55-2)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GAY, Duncan John D. J.Pacific Highway UpgradeQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council20/11/2014 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-56381
Legislative Council 2012-02-16 Questions Without Notice Pacific Highway Upgrade52793417/06/2016 12:07:44 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Deputy Leader of the Government in his capacity as Minister for Roads and Ports Has the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport written to him with a schedule of works for the completion of the Pacific Highway duplication by 2016 Will he commit to matching Federal funding for the Pacific Highway, dollar for dollar https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2012-02-16htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GAY, Duncan John D. J.Questions Without Notice;Pacific Highway UpgradeQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council16/02/2012 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-46111
Legislative Council 2010-11-30 Joint Regional Planning Panels57167212/07/2016 12:53:41 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is addressed to the Minister for Planning Will the Minister inform the House of the progress of the Government's joint regional planning panels The Hon. Greg Donnelly: Why can't the Opposition ask a question like that Joint regional planning panels have been operating as part of the planning system in New South Wales since 1 July 2009 By the end of this month https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2010-11-30htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;KELLY, Anthony Bernard A. B.Joint Regional Planning PanelsQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council30/11/2010 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-42602
Legislative Council 2012-11-20 Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah57264922/08/2017 1:44:52 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY (Leader of the Opposition) [6.55 p.m.]: I speak tonight to mark and celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the opening to the public of the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden at Mount Tomah, in November 1987 This was the first event of the 1988 bicentennial commemorations The garden is the cool climate garden of the Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust As such, the virtues of the https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2012-11-20htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount TomahAdjournmentLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council20/11/2012 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-49358
Legislative Council 2010-10-28 Coal Industry Strategic Planning5717928/08/2016 1:05:27 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is addressed to the Minister for Planning, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for Lands Will the Minister update the House on the importance of strategic planning with respect to the coal industry The Hon. TONY KELLY: Yesterday's report of the Planning Assessment Commission recommendations about the Bulli coal seam demonstrates that the transparent https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2010-10-28htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;KELLY, Anthony Bernard A. B.Coal Industry Strategic PlanningQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council28/10/2010 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-42096

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