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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
2015-16-17
FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-SIXTH PARLIAMENT
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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
No. 106
TUESDAY 7 MARCH 2017
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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
Tuesday 7 March 2017
1 MEETING OF THE HOUSE
The House met at 12.00 noon pursuant to adjournment. In the absence of the Speaker at the commencement of the sitting, the Deputy Speaker took the Chair, read the prayer and acknowledged the traditional owners, thanking them for their custodianship of country.
2 NOTICES OF MOTIONS (GENERAL NOTICES)
3 PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS
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The Temporary Speaker (Mr Adam Crouch) left the Chair at 1.33 pm.
The Speaker resumed the Chair at 2.15 pm.
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4 SPEAKER’S STATEMENT—CENTENARY OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR
The Speaker made a statement in relation to the Centenary of the First World War, the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II, the fall of the Russian Empire and subsequent events leading to the formation of the Soviet Union.
5 MINISTERIAL ARRANGEMENT
Ms Gladys Berejiklian informed the House that she would answer questions this week in the absence of the Minister for Education.
6 MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
The Speaker reported messages from His Excellency the Governor assenting to the following bills:
1 March 2017
Act No. 1 Aboriginal Land Rights Amendment (Local Aboriginal Land Councils) Bill
Act No. 2 Retail Leases Amendment (Review) Bill
Act No. 3 Motor Racing Legislation Amendment (Newcastle 500) Bill
Act No. 4 Transport Administration Amendment (Independent Transport Safety Regulator) Bill.
7 NOTICES OF MOTIONS
8 NOTICES OF MOTIONS SOUGHT TO BE ACCORDED PRIORITY
Mr Daryl Maguire—CTP Policy Reform.
Mr Clayton Barr—Land and Property Information – Titling and Registry Unit.
9 QUESTION TIME
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(1) Following a request from Mr Bruce Notley-Smith pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Premier provided additional information.
(2) Following a request from Mr Alister Henskens pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Finance, Services and Property provided additional information.
(3) Following a request from Ms Katrina Hodgkinson pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation provided additional information.
(4) Following a request from Mr Kevin Conolly pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations provided additional information.
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Disorder: By direction of the Speaker, Ms Tania Mihailuk was removed from the Chamber by the Deputy Serjeant-at-Arms.
Disorder: By direction of the Speaker, Dr Hugh McDermott was removed from the Chamber by the Deputy Serjeant-at-Arms.
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10 PARLIAMENTARY ETHICS ADVISER
The Speaker, in accordance with clause 6 of the resolution of the House relating to the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser, tabled a copy of correspondence from the Parliamentary Ethics Adviser enclosing advice provided to Mr Mike Baird, former Premier, dated 1 March 2017.
11 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
Mr Bruce Notley-Smith, Chair, tabled the report of the Public Accounts Committee entitled “Examination of Auditor-General’s Performance Audit Reports December 2014 – June 2015”, Report 4/56, dated March 2017.
Ordered to be printed.
12 LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Mr Michael Johnsen, Chair, tabled the report of the Legislation Review Committee entitled “Legislation Review Digest No. 32/56”, dated 7 March 2017.
Ordered to be printed.
Mr Michael Johnsen also tabled the minutes of the committee meeting regarding Legislation Review Digest No. 31/56.
13 STATUTORY RULES AND INSTRUMENTS
The Clerk tabled notices of the making of the following statutory rules and instruments published on the Legislation Website (LW) or in the Government Gazette (GG):
(1) For the week beginning 20 February 2017
Government Sector Employment Act 2013—Government Sector Employment Amendment (Transitional Internal Audit Senior Executives) Regulation 2017 (LW 22 February 2017).
Photo Card Act 2005—Photo Card Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2017 (LW 24 February 2017).
(2) For the week beginning 27 February 2017
Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008—Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Amendment (Revision of ADG Code) Regulation 2017 (LW 1 March 2017).
Fisheries Management Act 1994—Fisheries Management (General) Amendment (Commercial Fishing NSW Advisory Council) Regulation 2017 (LW 3 March 2017).
Mine Subsidence Compensation Act 1961—Mine Subsidence Compensation Amendment (Contributions) Regulation 2017 (LW 3 March 2017).
14 PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY
Mr Anthony Roberts, on behalf of Ms Gladys Berejiklian, informed the House that on 21 February 2017, Kevin John Anderson ceased to be Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Roads and Transport and was then appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Roads, Maritime and Transport.
15 PETITIONS
The Clerk announced that the following member had lodged petitions for presentation:
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens opposing the sale of animals in pet shops.
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting that museum services be expanded around New South Wales and the Powerhouse Museum remain in Ultimo.
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting new inner city ferries.
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting the inclusion of a new ferry service as part of the Elizabeth Bay Marina upgrade.
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting that the Sirius building be retained and continue to function as social housing.
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens opposing the sale of public housing in Millers Point, Dawes Point and The Rocks.
16 PLACING OR DISPOSAL OF BUSINESS—LAPSING OF GENERAL BUSINESS
The Speaker advised the House that in accordance with standing order 105 (3), general business order of the day for bills no. 2 (Wyong Special Area (Protection) Bill) and general business notices of motions (general notices) nos 1276, 1278 to 1307, and 1309 to 1326, had lapsed.
17 NOTICES OF MOTIONS SOUGHT TO BE ACCORDED PRIORITY
(1) Mr Daryl Maguire made a statement in support of his notice being accorded priority over the other business of the House.
(2) Mr Clayton Barr also made a statement in support of his notice being accorded priority—
That this House calls on the Government to abandon the sale of the Land and Property Information - Titling and Registry Unit because of the serious risks this planned sale presents to the New South Wales land title system.
Question—That the motion of the member for Wagga Wagga be accorded priority—put.
The House divided.
AYES 47
Mr Anderson, Mr Aplin, Mr Ayres, Mr Barilaro, Ms Berejiklian, Mr Brookes, Mr Conolly, Mr Constance, Mr Coure, Mr Crouch, Mrs Davies, Mr Dominello, Mr Elliott, Mr Evans, Mr Fraser, Ms Gibbons, Ms Goward, Mr Grant, Mr Gulaptis, Mr Hazzard, Mr Henskens, Ms Hodgkinson, Mr Humphries, Mr Johnsen, Mr Kean, Dr Lee, Mr Maguire, Mr Marshall, Mr Notley-Smith, Mrs Pavey, Mr Perrottet, Ms Petinos, Mr Piccoli, Mr Provest, Mr Roberts, Mr Rowell, Mr Sidoti, Mr Speakman, Mr Taylor, Mr Toole, Mr Tudehope, Ms Upton, Mr Ward, Mr Williams and Mrs Williams.
Tellers: Mr Bromhead and Mr Patterson.
NOES 35
Ms Aitchison, Mr Barr, Ms Car, Mr Chanthivong, Ms Cotsis, Mr Crakanthorp, Mr Daley, Mr Dib, Mr Donato, Ms Doyle, Ms Finn, Mr Foley, Mr Greenwich, Mr Harris, Ms Harrison, Ms Haylen, Mr Hoenig, Ms Hornery, Mr Kamper, Ms Leong, Mr Lynch, Ms McKay, Mr Mehan, Mr Minns, Mr Park, Mr Parker, Mr Piper, Mr Robertson, Mr Scully, Ms T.F. Smith, Mr Warren, Ms Washington and Mr Zangari.
Tellers: Mr Atalla and Mr Lalich. In the Chair: Mr George.
Pairs: Mr O’Dea—Ms Catley and Mr Stokes—Ms Watson.
Question passed.
18 MOTION ACCORDED PRIORITY—CTP POLICY REFORM
Mr Daryl Maguire moved, pursuant to notice, That this House:
(1) Notes the Opposition’s CTP policy delivered the highest green slip costs in the country.
(2) Acknowledges the Government’s CTP reforms will cut green slip prices by around $120.
(3) Welcomes the Government’s commitment to addressing the cost of living pressures facing New South Wales families.
Debate ensued.
Question put.
The House divided.
AYES 49
Mr Anderson, Mr Aplin, Mr Ayres, Mr Barilaro, Ms Berejiklian, Mr Brookes, Mr Conolly, Mr Constance, Mr Coure, Mr Crouch, Mrs Davies, Mr Dominello, Mr Donato, Mr Elliott, Mr Evans, Mr Fraser, Ms Gibbons, Ms Goward, Mr Grant, Mr Gulaptis, Mr Hazzard, Mr Henskens, Ms Hodgkinson, Mr Humphries, Mr Johnsen, Mr Kean, Dr Lee, Mr Maguire, Mr Marshall, Mr Notley-Smith, Mrs Pavey, Mr Perrottet, Ms Petinos, Mr Piccoli, Mr Piper, Mr Provest, Mr Roberts, Mr Rowell, Mr Sidoti, Mr Speakman, Mr Taylor, Mr Toole, Mr Tudehope, Ms Upton, Mr Ward, Mr Williams and Mrs Williams.
Tellers: Mr Bromhead and Mr Patterson.
NOES 32
Ms Aitchison, Mr Barr, Ms Car, Mr Chanthivong, Ms Cotsis, Mr Crakanthorp, Mr Daley, Mr Dib, Ms Doyle, Ms Finn, Mr Greenwich, Mr Harris, Ms Harrison, Ms Haylen, Mr Hoenig, Ms Hornery, Mr Kamper, Ms Leong, Mr Lynch, Ms McKay, Mr Mehan, Mr Minns, Mr Park, Mr Parker, Mr Robertson, Mr Scully, Ms T.F. Smith, Mr Warren, Ms Washington and Mr Zangari.
Tellers: Mr Atalla and Mr Lalich. In the Chair: Mr George.
Pairs: Mrs Hancock—Ms Catley; Mr O’Dea—Mr Foley and Mr Stokes—Ms Watson.
Question passed.
19 FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES LEVY BILL
Mr Dominic Perrottet moved, pursuant to notice, That a bill be now introduced for an Act to provide for the charging and collection of a fire and emergency services levy; to abolish the emergency services insurance contribution scheme; and to make related amendments to other legislation.
Question put and passed.
Bill introduced and read a first time.
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PAPER
Mr Dominic Perrottet tabled, by leave, an Exposure Draft Fire and Emergency Services Levy Regulation 2017.
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Mr Dominic Perrottet moved, That this bill be now read a second time.
Debate adjourned (Mr Ryan Park) and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a future day.
20 FINES AMENDMENT BILL
The order of the day was read for the resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Victor Dominello, That this bill be now read a second time.
Question again proposed and debate resumed.
Mr Mark Taylor, Mr Alister Henskens and Mr Lee Evans obtained extensions of time.
Debate continued.
Question put and passed.
Bill read a second time.
Mr Victor Dominello moved, That this bill be now read a third time.
Question put and passed.
Bill read a third time.
21 MESSAGE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL—BIOSECURITY AMENDMENT BILL
The Temporary Speaker (Mr Geoff Provest) reported the following message from the Legislative Council:
Madam SPEAKER
The Legislative Council having this day passed a bill titled “an Act to amend the Biosecurity Act 2015 to make further provision with respect to biosecurity certifiers, biosecurity auditors, accreditation authorities, fees, evidentiary certificates and biosecurity orders” transmits the bill to the Legislative Assembly for concurrence.
Legislative Council FRED NILE
7 March 2017 Assistant President
Bill introduced and read a first time.
Ordered by the Temporary Speaker, That the second reading stand an order of the day for a later hour.
22 STATE REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL
The order of the day was read for the resumption of the adjourned debate, on the motion of Mr Victor Dominello, That this bill be now read a second time.
Question again proposed and debate resumed.
Mr Mark Coure obtained an extension of time.
Debate continued.
Mr Chris Patterson moved, That this debate be now adjourned.
Question put and passed.
Ordered, That the resumption of the debate stand an order of the day for tomorrow.
23 PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS
24 ADJOURNMENT
The House adjourned, pursuant to standing and sessional orders, at 8.00 pm, until tomorrow, at 10.00 am.
Attendance: All members present except Ms Yasmin Catley, Mr Jonathan O’Dea, Mr Rob Stokes and Ms Anna Watson.
HELEN MINNICAN SHELLEY HANCOCK
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Speaker
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Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales