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Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Assault and Intoxication) Bill 2014

Legislative Council 2011-09-14 Questions Without Notice Orica Plant Incident98829117/06/2016 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 2011-08-23 Questions Without Notice Orica Plant Incident98814417/06/2016 10:31:24 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for the Hunter Will the Minister join with the Leader of the Opposition and me at tonight's public meeting in Stockton and explain his Government's failure to notify the people of the Stockton community of the Orica chemical leak The Hon. MICHAEL GALLACHER: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for this predictable question https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2011-08-23htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GALLACHER, Michael Joseph M. J.Questions Without Notice;Orica Plant IncidentQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council23/08/2011 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-44454
Legislative Council 2013-08-29 Department Of Family And Community Services Caseworkers98685617/06/2016 6:43:11 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY (Leader of the Opposition) [12.58 p.m.]: I seek leave to amend Private Members' Business item No. 1450 outside the Order of Precedence as follows "(a)     all documents relating to final decisions of the Executive, Director General, Acting Director General and Regional Directors of the Department of Family and Community Services relating to caseworker numbers https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-08-29htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.Department Of Family And Community Services CaseworkersDocumentsProduction of Documents: OrderLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council29/08/2013 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-51860
Legislative Council 2013-08-29 Questions Without Notice Police Numbers And Resources98685917/06/2016 6:43:12 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question without notice is directed to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services Given the Minister's statement in the House yesterday that, "We have well-resourced and well-supported police officers", what is his response to the Police Association's submission to the Inquiry Into Tourism in Local Communities, which states, "Police in country NSW are left to https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-08-29htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GALLACHER, Michael Joseph M. J.Questions Without Notice;Police Numbers And ResourcesQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council29/08/2013 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-51861
Legislative Council 2013-10-29 Questions Without Notice Heavy Vehicle Road Safety60459717/06/2016 7:31:11 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Roads and Ports How will the Government ensure motorists, pedestrians and other road users are kept safe from heavy vehicles when it is cutting 21 heavy vehicle safety inspectors from Roads and Maritime Services, resulting in 500 fewer heavy vehicles per week being inspected The Hon. DUNCAN GAY: Yes, it would be terrible if it https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-10-29htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GAY, Duncan John D. J.Questions Without Notice;Heavy Vehicle Road SafetyQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council29/10/2013 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-52635
Legislative Council 2012-02-16 Questions Without Notice Pacific Highway Upgrade61641917/06/2016 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 2013-02-21 Questions Without Notice First Home Buyers Assistance105139617/06/2016 4:05:12 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is to the Minister for Finance and Services Given that the number of first home buyers in New South Wales is the lowest in 20 years will the Government reverse its billion dollar stamp duty increase as it is locking hundreds of first home buyers out of the housing market The Hon. GREG PEARCE: I am astonished that the Leader of the Opposition asks such an https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-02-21htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;PEARCE, Gregory Stephen G. S.Questions Without Notice;First Home Buyers AssistanceQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council21/02/2013 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-49692
Legislative Council 2014-08-13 Questions Without Notice Westconnex Motorway102186117/06/2016 9:48:46 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: I direct my question without notice to the Minister for Roads and Freight On 25 June the Minister admitted that he may have gone "too early" by releasing WestConnex plans Homes, businesses and a nursing home were purchased unnecessarily, resulting in the spending of tens of millions of dollars of taxpayers' money How many millions of dollars has the Minister wasted https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2014-08-13htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GAY, Duncan John D. J.Questions Without Notice;Westconnex MotorwayQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council13/08/2014 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-54901
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 2011-08-26 Questions Without Notice Newcastle Gas Storage Facility100369917/06/2016 10:41:26 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Finance and Services Does the Government share Hunter Water's concerns regarding the threats to the lower Hunter's drinking water supply if the Newcastle gas storage facility project is approved The Hon. GREG PEARCE: That is a good question from the Leader of the Opposition Five months in, and we get a good question from the https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2011-08-26htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;PEARCE, Gregory Stephen G. S.Questions Without Notice;Newcastle Gas Storage FacilityQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council26/08/2011 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-44606
Legislative Council 2012-05-10 Jobs Growth103588621/08/2017 2:48:33 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Finance and Services Given that the Australian Bureau of Statistics data released today shows that New South Wales lost 23,786 jobs in April and that there are fewer jobs in New South Wales than there were in March last year, can you please advise the House how the Government will deliver the 100,000 new jobs promised in its https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2012-05-10htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;PEARCE, Gregory Stephen G. S.Jobs GrowthQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council10/05/2012 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-47300
Legislative Council 2013-10-23 Questions Without Notice Tempe School Road Safety98707017/06/2016 7:23:31 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Deputy Leader of the Government, in his capacity as Minister for Roads and Ports On 28 August the Minister advised the House that he would investigate whether a problem exists due to heavy vehicles using Unwins Bridge Road near Tempe Public School and Tempe High School In light of the fact that newly reinstalled safety bollards on Unwins https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-10-23htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GAY, Duncan John D. J.Questions Without Notice;Tempe School Road SafetyQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council23/10/2013 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-52509
Legislative Council 2012-04-03 Speed Cameras61343621/08/2017 2:33:02 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: I direct my question to the Hon. Duncan Gay, Minister for Roads and Ports Does the Minister stand by his comments of 15 March that all 38 sites from which speed cameras were removed last year have had alternative road safety improvements completed The Hon. DUNCAN GAY: My statement was that all speed camera zones had had road safety work done on them https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2012-04-03htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GAY, Duncan John D. J.Speed CamerasQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council3/04/2012 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-46908
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 2012-08-22 Questions Without Notice Jobs Growth103417417/06/2016 2:32:14 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question without notice is directed to the Minister for Finance and Services in his capacity as the Minister representing the Treasurer Given that Australian Bureau of Statistics data show that New South Wales has lost 6,000 jobs since March last year and the New South Wales Business Chamber in its budget submission states that the Government's Jobs Action Plan is https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2012-08-22htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;PEARCE, Gregory Stephen G. S.Questions Without Notice;Jobs GrowthQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council22/08/2012 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-48225
Legislative Council 2012-05-31 Questions Without Notice Workers Compensation Scheme98637317/06/2016 1:45:53 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Finance and Services Given the deal announced yesterday by the Government to permit hunting in national parks in return for the passage of legislation to privatise electricity assets, will the Minister advise the House whether this arrangement with crossbench parties also involves cuts to workers compensation rights for injured https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2012-05-31htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;PEARCE, Gregory Stephen G. S.Questions Without Notice;Workers Compensation SchemeQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council31/05/2012 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-47574
Legislative Council 2014-10-15 Questions Without Notice Pyrmont Bridge103474217/06/2016 10:16:13 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question without notice is directed to the Minister for Roads and Freight Did the Minister for Planning or the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority consult at any time with the Minister or with Roads and Maritime Services on the impact of their proposed vertical garden on users of the Pyrmont Bridge before they abandoned their plan The Hon. DUNCAN GAY: I thank the member https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2014-10-15htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, Second Session (55-2)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GAY, Duncan John D. J.Questions Without Notice;Pyrmont BridgeQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council15/10/2014 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-55472
Legislative Council 2013-06-25 Questions Without Notice Police Transport Command Staffing61749617/06/2016 6:09:31 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is addressed to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services Will the Minister confirm that 10 general duties police from local area commands are on loan to the understaffed Police Transport Command When will these officers be returned to their local area commands The Hon. MICHAEL GALLACHER: As the Leader of the Opposition would be the first to remind me https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-06-25htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GALLACHER, Michael Joseph M. J.Questions Without Notice;Police Transport Command StaffingQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council25/06/2013 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-51376
Legislative Council 2014-10-21 Death Of The Honourable Edward Gough Whitlam, Ac, Qc, A Former Prime Minister103451217/06/2016 10:21:35 PMThe Hon. DUNCAN GAY (Minister for Roads and Freight, and Vice-President of the Executive Council) [2.48 p.m.]: Gough Whitlam was a favourite son of New South Wales and a giant on the national political stage All politicians reflect their times but very few shape them Gough Whitlam was one of those very select few Mr Whitlam represented the people of Werriwa, in outer Western Sydney, for 26 https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2014-10-21htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, Second Session (55-2)GAY, Duncan John D. J.;FOLEY, Luke L. A.Death Of The Honourable Edward Gough Whitlam, Ac, Qc, A Former Prime MinisterMinisterial StatementLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council21/10/2014 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-55600
Legislative Council 2013-03-25 New South Wales Cricket55811117/06/2016 4:46:01 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY (Leader of the Opposition) [10.03 p.m.]: New South Wales has fielded a first-class cricket team since 1856, the very year that responsible government began in the colony And since 1856 the administration of cricket in New South Wales and our parliamentary democracy have developed side by side When a Sydney grade cricket competition was organised in the 1890s the organisers https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-03-25htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.New South Wales CricketAdjournmentLeader of the OppositionLegislative Council25/03/2013 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-50254
Legislative Council 2013-02-20 Questions Without Notice Coal Seam Gas Fire Risk101949417/06/2016 4:01:37 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services What is the Government doing to protect the residents of New South Wales from the fire risk associated with coal seam gas venting and flaring which is still permitted during total fire bans The Hon. MICHAEL GALLACHER: My concern is the risk assessment done by the previous Government, and that is https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-02-20htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GALLACHER, Michael Joseph M. J.Questions Without Notice;Coal Seam Gas Fire RiskQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council20/02/2013 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-49636
Legislative Council 2011-10-11 Questions Without Notice Fisheries Management98830617/06/2016 11:05:10 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Roads and Ports, representing the Minister for Primary Industries Given that the Minister promised a stand-alone Parliamentary Secretary for recreational fishing and that he promised an independent body to control recreational fishing in New South Wales—neither of which have been delivered—and given that the Government is https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2011-10-11htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GAY, Duncan John D. J.Questions Without Notice;Fisheries ManagementQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council11/10/2011 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-45069
Legislative Council 2014-10-16 Questions Without Notice Adamstown Level Crossing101541228/03/2019 2:25:10 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Roads and Freight Given that traffic is now held up at the Adamstown level crossing gates for seven hours every day courtesy of 170 freight and passenger train movements, what will the Government do to address this The Hon. DUNCAN GAY: I take it from the question that it must be getting close to a by-election https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2014-10-16htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, Second Session (55-2)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GAY, Duncan John D. J.Questions Without Notice;Adamstown Level CrossingQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council16/10/2014 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-55552
Legislative Council 2013-03-27 Questions Without Notice Workers Compensation Scheme62622617/06/2016 4:53:03 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Finance and Services How many people will have their benefits reduced or discontinued under the new workers compensation scheme The Hon. GREG PEARCE: I welcome the Leader of the Opposition back from his pizza delivery boy activities—revenge; a dish best served cold The Hon. Adam Searle: Point of order: The Minister is both https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-03-27htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;PEARCE, Gregory Stephen G. S.Questions Without Notice;Workers Compensation SchemeQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council27/03/2013 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-50347
Legislative Council 2013-09-10 Fire Station Closures60441617/06/2016 6:46:41 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is addressed to the Minister for Roads and Ports, representing the Minister for Police and Emergency Services Will the Minister confirm that fire stations at Camden, Riverwood, Miranda, Mona Vale and Ryde were closed today Will the Minister confirm that fire stations at Macquarie Fields, Ashfield, Botany and Newtown were left vacant because crews were sent to https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-09-10htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GAY, Duncan John D. J.Fire Station ClosuresQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council10/09/2013 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-51929
Legislative Council 2012-03-08 Questions Without Notice Former Member For Clarence61337524/06/2016 2:36:34 AMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: I direct my question to the Minister for Roads and Ports, representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice Why did it take six months for the Department of Attorney General and Justice to decide that the former member for Clarence, who walked into a police station to confess his crime, would not be charged with signing a false statutory declaration https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2012-03-08htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GAY, Duncan John D. J.Questions Without Notice;Former Member For ClarenceQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council8/03/2012 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-46450
Legislative Council 2014-03-05 Questions Without Notice Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal102733717/06/2016 8:19:41 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Roads and Ports Exactly how much of the $50 million earmarked to upgrade the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay will go towards compensating existing leaseholders and businesses such as the owners of the Wildfire restaurant The Hon. DUNCAN GAY: I thank the honourable member for his question The last work done on the https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2014-03-05htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GAY, Duncan John D. J.Questions Without Notice;Sydney Overseas Passenger TerminalQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council5/03/2014 11:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-53474
Legislative Council 2013-09-19 Questions Without Notice Westconnex Pollution Stacks52816017/06/2016 7:03:01 PMThe Hon. LUKE FOLEY: My question is directed to the Minister for Roads and Ports In light of the Minister's announcement earlier today, and given the potential impact of WestConnex on local communities, will the Minister advise the House where the Government is planning to locate pollution stacks The Hon. DUNCAN GAY: I thank the honourable member for his question and acknowledge that he is https://hansard.parl.nsw.gov.au/search/LC/2013-09-19htmlFalsexmlFifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)FOLEY, Luke L. A.;GAY, Duncan John D. J.Questions Without Notice;Westconnex Pollution StacksQuestions Without NoticeLegislative Council19/09/2013 10:00:00 AMFalseHansard ExtractHANSARD-1820781676-52170
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 Processes61544612/07/2016 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 Rixon103737521/08/2017 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 201155532230/11/2016 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 Plan104958112/07/2016 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 Plan103459417/06/2016 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 Outbreak98713617/06/2016 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 Bushfires60426317/06/2016 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 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 2010-12-02 State Plan Transport Targets101938420/07/2016 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 2010-09-07 State Parks104972212/07/2016 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 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

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