No. 50—9 April 2014 613
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
2012–2013–2014
NOTICE PAPER
No. 50
WEDNESDAY, 9 APRIL 2014
The Assembly meets this day at 10 am
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PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS
Notices
*e",1:1 MR COE: To move—That this Assembly
(1) calls on the Government to appoint a Board of Inquiry pursuant to the Inquiries Act 1991 to inquire into the construction sector in the ACT. The issues to be examined will include the:
(a) fees, fines, charges and taxes paid by the industry to Government;
(b) level of regulatory burden and the comprehensibility of Government
issued rules, codes, plans and laws;
(c) impact of rogue builders and phoenix companies;
(d) safety of construction sites;
(e) state of industrial relations and the influence of related stakeholders;
(f) contribution of the sector to the economy;
(g) availability and delivery of land; and
(h) performance of Government agencies relevant to the industry; and
(2) requires that the Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition agree to the person (or people) appointed to conduct the Inquiry. (Notice given 8 April 2014. Notice will be removed from the Notice Paper unless called on within 8 sitting weeks—standing order 125A).
*e",1:2 Dr Bourke: To move—That this Assembly
(1) notes:
(a) that Canberra is one of the most multicultural Australian cities and that our community harmony, built on respect for diversity, our common humanity and fairness, underpins our social and economic wellbeing;
(b) and recognises the value of protections under the law from racial abuse and discrimination;
(c) the Commonwealth Government’s proposals to withdraw a range of protections offered under the Racial Discrimination Act; and
(d) the Law Reform Advisory Council is currently considering the ACT Discrimination Act 1991, to ensure that it offers the best possible protection against discrimination in the ACT; and
(2) calls on the ACT Government to:
(a) continue to review the ACT Discrimination Act 1991 to ensure we have appropriate protections; and
(b) provide a submission to the current review of the Commonwealth’s Racial Discrimination Act so it might continue to protect individuals from racial abuse in Canberra and Australia. (Notice given 8 April 2014. Notice will be removed from the Notice Paper unless called on within 8 sitting weeks—standing order 125A).
*e",1:3 Ms Lawder: To move—That this Assembly
(1) notes:
(a) Koppers Wood Products timber treatment plant operated from the early 1980s until 2005 in Hume;
(b) during the period from 1998 to 2005 the treatment plant failed to submit all the required testing to the Environmental Protection Authority;
(c) an independent audit in 2007, of the then recently vacated site, indicated there was groundwater pollution which breached the safe national limits;
(d) Hexavalent chromium in the groundwater was recorded up to 2430 times the legal limit;
(e) the failings of the ACT authorities in not ensuring the required testing was completed during the time the company was occupying the block; and
(f) the failings of the ACT Government in not obtaining any independent tests over the seven years from 2007, until this was raised as an issue in the media; and
(2) calls on:
(a) the ACT Auditor-General to conduct a performance audit of the management of the environmental reporting guidelines with specific reference to the Koppers Wood Products timber treatment plant in Hume; and
(b) the Government to provide detailed information, by Thursday 8 May 2014, on what action is being taken to remediate the site and to ensure this situation is not repeated. (Notice given 8 April 2014. Notice will be removed from the Notice Paper unless called on within 8 sitting weeks—standing order 125A).
*e",1:4 Mr Smyth: To move—That this Assembly
(1) notes that:
(a) the ACT has the lowest rate of bulk-billing in Australia;
(b) there is an urgent need for more bulk-billing medical centres in Tuggeranong;
(c) the construction of a bulk-billing medical centre on Block 12 Section 229 in Conder has stalled as a result of the Government’s reluctance to waive the extension of time fee for the site;
(d) the intention of the site’s owner is to develop his block, which will in turn provide a much needed localised medical service in Conder and surrounding suburbs;
(e) delays in the development of the site have been due to factors outside of the site owner’s control, and hence, he should not be penalised;
(f) this is a priority project, which the Government had initially encouraged; and
(g) this is not a land-banking case; and
(2) calls on the Government to grant a full waiver to the extension of time fee on Block 12 Section 229 in Conder, so that development of a much needed bulk-billing medical centre can commence. (Notice given 8 April 2014. Notice will be removed from the Notice Paper unless called on within 8 sitting weeks—standing order 125A).
*e",1:5 Ms Berry: To move—That this Assembly
(1) notes:
(a) the importance of the ACT Government’s Digital Canberra Action Plan to accelerate business engagement with the digital economy and help businesses access new customers and markets;
(b) the ACT Government’s investment of more than $12 million in NICTA over 2012-2016 towards research into innovative service delivery in areas such as e-health and e-government;
(c) that access to hi-speed internet improves education opportunities for all Canberrans;
(d) the benefits that free Wi-Fi will bring to civic life and tourism in our town centres;
(e) the potential for high skilled job growth in our innovative information and communications technology sector in the ACT; and
(f) the Federal Government’s plan to limit the construction of the National Broadband Network to fibre to the node instead of fibre to the premises; and
(2) calls on the Government to continue to:
(a) invest in our economy and community through the Digital Canberra Action Plan;
(b) support the Digital Canberra Challenge to encourage innovation in our information technology and communications sector; and
(c) build partnerships across Federal Government, the tertiary education sector and the private sector to encourage more investment in the information and communications technology sector in the ACT. (Notice given 8 April 2014. Notice will be removed from the Notice Paper unless called on within 8 sitting weeks—standing order 125A).
e",1:6 Mr Coe: To move—That this Assembly:
(1) notes:
(a) the prevalence of chip seal for resurfacing roads in the ACT;
(b) that ACT residents have raised serious concerns about the increased noise and damage to vehicles as a result of the use of chip seal;
(c) that there are reports that some roads are unsafe for cyclists following chip seal treatment; and
(d) that the current method of resurfacing has a high failure rate; and
(2) calls on the Government to:
(a) use hotmix for resurfacing wherever possible; and
(b) provide the following information to the Assembly by the last sitting day in April:
(i) a cost comparison of chip seal and hotmix over the life of a road;
(ii) the cost of road resurfacing for each of the last three years broken down by surface treatment type; and
(iii) a list of occurrences and the cost of repairs to road surfaces as a result of faulty resealing. (Notice given 18 March 2014. Notice will be removed from the Notice Paper unless called on within 7sitting weeks—standing order 125A).
e",1:7 Mr Hanson: To move—That this Assembly:
(1) notes that:
(a) in 2010 the ACT Government established an Alcohol Crime Targeting Team within ACT Policing;
(b) liquor license fees for pubs and clubs were increased to, in part, cover the cost of the team;
(c) in April 2013 a Comcare infringement notice was served on ACT Police following a protracted period of staff safety being compromised by a lack of resources for the City Beat;
(d) following the infringement notice the Alcohol Targeting Team has been absorbed into the City Beat; and
(e) in this year’s budget the Government cut $15 million from ACT Policing; and
(2) calls on the Government to:
(a) reinstate the $15 million cut from ACT Policing in the budget;
(b) properly resource the City Beat;
(c) reinstate the Alcohol Crime Targeting Team; and
(d) introduce legislation to provide additional protections for police officers who are assaulted during the course of their duties. (Notice given 17September 2013. Notice will be removed from the Notice Paper unless called on within 2 sitting weeks—standing order 125A).
Orders of the day
of the day",1:1 Australian Capital Territory (Ministers) Bill 2013: (MrHanson): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 5 June 2013—Mr Barr).
of the day",1:2 Payroll Tax Amendment Bill 2013: (Mr Smyth): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 7 August 2013—Mr Rattenbury).
of the day",1:3 boundless canberra project: Resumption of debate (from 18September 2013—MsBurch) on the motion of Ms Berry—That this Assembly:
(1) notes:
(a) the importance of ensuring that all children, regardless of the challenges they face, can fully participate in society;
(b) the development of Boundless Canberra, the ACT’s first inclusive playground, as a Centenary project driven by the commitment and enthusiasm of ACT Government public sector employees;
(c) that many public servants have signed up to workplace-giving schemes to donate a proportion of their salary to the project;
(d) that the ACT Government is supporting the project through a $1 million loan, and that business and construction industry cash and in-kind support is now worth over $500 000; and
(e) that Stage 1 works are expected to be ready to open early in 2014;
(2) acknowledges the significant leadership of the ACT Government’s public sector employees in working to make Boundless Canberra a reality; and
(3) calls on the Government and all Members of the Assembly to promote Boundless Canberra at every opportunity and encourage further donations to ensure it can be delivered as a significant Centenary gift to the ACT community. (Order of the day will be removed from the Notice Paper unless called on within 2 sitting weeks—standing order 152A.)
of the day",1:4 Lake Tuggeranong—Development: Resumption of debate (from 30October 2013—Mr Corbell) on the motion of Mr Gentleman—That this Assembly:
(1) notes that:
(a) work is about to start on Southquay, a new mixed use development on the shores of Lake Tuggeranong;
(b) Southquay is one of the first catalyst projects to be delivered after the release of the Tuggeranong Town Centre Master Plan;
(c) this development will see up to 1,000 dwellings and more than 3,000 square metres of commercial space;
(d) sites that have frontage to Anketell Street will allow for development of 6 to 8 storeys, with allowance for three towers of a maximum of 12 storeys. Development will step down to 2 to 4 storeys at the Lake’s edge in order to maximise lake views and retain appropriate scale; and
(e) this development will revitalise the Tuggeranong Town Centre, create jobs in the construction sector and provide new opportunities for people to buy in the Tuggeranong Valley; and
(2) calls on the Government to:
(a) progress the Southquay development as a priority;
(b) continue to look at new opportunities for residential development in Tuggeranong;
(c) continue the implementation of the Tuggeranong Master Plan; and
(d) continue to work with stakeholders in Tuggeranong Town Centre as part of its urban renewal priorities. (Order of the day will be removed from the Notice Paper unless called on within 4 sitting weeks—standing order 152A.)
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EXECUTIVE BUSINESS
Orders of the day
1 Lifetime Care and Support (Catastrophic Injuries) Bill 2014: (Treasurer): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 27February 2014—Mr Smyth).
2 Duties (Commercial Leases) Amendment Bill 2014: (Treasurer): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 20 March 2014—Mr Smyth).
3 Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) Amendment Bill 2013: (Attorney-General): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 28November 2013—Mr Hanson).
4 Monitoring of Places of Detention (Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture) Bill 2013: (Attorney-General): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 21 March 2013).
5 Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill 2013: (Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 16 May 2013—Mr Coe).
6 Rail Safety National Law (ACT) Bill 2014: (Attorney-General): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 27 February 2014—Mr Coe).
7 Information Privacy Bill 2014: (Attorney-General): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 20 March 2014—Mr Hanson).
8 Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2014: (Attorney-General): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 20 March 2014—Mr Hanson).
9 Appropriation Bill 2013-2014 (No. 2): (Treasurer): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 20 March 2014—Mr Smyth). (Referred to Standing Committee on Public Accounts on 20 March 2014).
10 Appropriation (Office of the Legislative Assembly) Bill 2013-2014 (No. 2): (Treasurer): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 20 March 2014—Mr Smyth). (Referred to Standing Committee on Public Accounts on 20 March 2014).
11 Planning and Development (Project Facilitation) Amendment Bill 2014: (Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development): Resumption of debate—Detail stage—Clause 1 (from 8 April 2014—Mr Rattenbury). (Referred to the Standing Committee on Planning, Environment and Territory and Municipal Services on 8 April 2014 for report by 6 May 2014).
of the day",1:12 financial management act—CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT—DECEMBER QUARTER 2012—PAPER—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 14 February 2013—Mr Smyth) on the motion of Mr Barr—That the Assembly takes note of the paper.
of the day",1:13 CLOSING THE GAP REPORT 2013—MINISTERIAL STATEMENT—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 8August2013—Mr Wall) on the motion of Mr Rattenbury—That the Assembly takes note of the paper.
of the day",1:14 GROWTH, DIVERSIFICATION AND JOBS—A BUSINESS development STRATEGY FOR THE ACT—2013 IMPLEMENTATION REPORT—PAPER—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 17September 2013—Mr Smyth) on the motion of Mr Barr—That the Assembly takes note of the paper.
of the day",1:15 a.c.t. women’s economic and financial progress—PAPER—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 18March 2013—Mrs Jones) on the motion of Ms Burch—That the Assembly takes note of the paper.