No. 86 MONDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2009
(At 2.30 o'clock p.m.)
Notices of Question
81 Mr Martin to ask the Honourable the Leader of the Government ¾ In relation to the branding advertisement prepared by the Department of Premier and Cabinet and later abandoned before implementation ¾
(1) What was the budget for the entire strategy as presented to Cabinet?
(2) Why was this strategy managed by the Department of Premier and Cabinet and not the Department of Economic Development?
(3) It has been quoted in the Examiner Newspaper that the strategy behind the advertisement was to counteract the negative image of Tasmania in other parts of Australia – is this true and if so what negative image is being referred to?
(4) Did former Premier Lennon ever receive approval for this expenditure and if so from whom and when did he receive the approval?
(5) Where are the nine Plasma screens purchased for this aborted strategy now located?
(6) (a) Why is there a computer equipment hire cost for over $23,000 when the program was aborted before it started; and
(b) what were these computers used for and for how long?
(7) What do the Red Arrow costs relate to?
(8) Was the cost for the licensed song reimbursed or any of the cost reimbursed as it was not used?
(9) (a) Was this multimillion dollar project or elements of it such as advertising agencies and media buying, ever put out to tender; and
(b) if not, why not?
(asked 25.08.09)
82 Ms Forrest to ask the Honourable the Leader of the Government ¾ With reference to a Question on Notice to the Minister for Primary Industries and Water during Estimates on 25 June 2009 with regard to irrigation schemes being developed through the Tasmanian Irrigation Development Board (TIBD), the Minister answered referring to 12 Priority Projects but then proceeded to describe 14 possible projects.
With regard to these projects ¾
(1) Which are the 12 Priority Projects?
(2) What is the budgeted capital cost for each?
(3) How many megalitres will be delivered by each?
(4) What is the estimated annual running costs excluding downstream distribution costs to users?
(5) How much of these costs will be recouped from users in terms of ¾
(a) capital costs; and
(b) annual running costs?
(6) What is the annual rainfall in each of the 12 areas including ¾
(a) the long term average?
(b) average over the last five years?
(7) What is the predominant soil type in each area?
(8) What is the predominant existing agricultural activity in each area?
(9) What irrigated crops are contemplated for each area and what would be considered the three most significant crops?
(10) How much water is required per hectare for the three most significant crops?
(11) What is the current State production ($ value) and number of hectares for each of the crops noted in Question (9) above?
(12) With regard to the non priority projects investigated by TIBD ¾
(a) Where are these projects; and
(b) what stage has been reached with each of them?
(13) Can the Government provide answers to Questions (2) to (9) above specifically in respect of any project in the Circular Head district?
(asked 25.08.09)
83 Ms Forrest to ask the Honourable the Leader of the Government ¾ The Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment website states
“By 2015 Tasmania will need an additional 250,000 megalitres (ML) of irrigation water per year to underpin projected growth in agriculture and to improve the resilience of the industry in the face of drought and climate change. This represents around a 50% increase on existing irrigation supplies”.
Regarding the existing irrigation capacity and the future need identified
(1) What is the latest year for which data is available to substantiate existing irrigation supplies related to agricultural and non-agricultural use?
(2) How much water is contained in the existing surface water supplies for each irrigation management area separated between agricultural and non agricultural uses? (The term ‘irrigation management area’ is as per the May 2001 report Water Availability in Tasmania. If alternative classifications now apply, then as per the new classifications).
(3) How much water exists in groundwater supplies for each irrigation management area separated between agricultural and non agricultural uses?
(4) List existing irrigation supplies available from each publicly owned facility (in megalitres) including those managed privately; eg. Craigbourne Dam, Cressy-Longford, separated between agricultural and non agricultural uses?
(5) (a) What is the total water availability in privately owned storage facilities with regard to agricultural use; and
(b) what is the area (in hectares) serviced by the existing irrigation supplies?
(6) With regard to the projected growth in agriculture, detail the base figures used on a per crop basis ($’s of crop value plus hectares used for each crop).
(7) List the projected (2015) amounts for each crop, in constant dollar terms and hectares used.
(asked 25.08.09)
85 Mrs Rattray-Wagner to ask the Honourable the Leader of the Government ¾ Given that $190,000 has been allocated in the current budget to celebrate Tasmania Day and further indicating that APEX, Rotary and Lions Clubs are to lead the celebrations to be held on Sunday 8th November 2009 ¾
(1) Does the Government believe this initiative is achievable given that there are only 10 weeks remaining until that date?
(2) What progress has been made with service clubs across Tasmania to facilitate these celebrations?
(3) Can communities access the funding available to incorporate and support existing events, that are in many instances long standing annual events, ie Oatlands Spring Festival which is held mid-late October?
(asked 25.08.09)
90 Ms Forrest to ask the Honourable the Leader of the Government ¾ With regard to the proposed irrigation plans for Tasmania
(1) What were the precise terms of the brief given to those involved in the project that led to the identification of 12 priority irrigation projects?
(2) In the search for priority sites, were there any constraints relating to the investigation of possible sites with regard to
(a) Geographic location;
(b) Megalitres to be delivered;
(c) Capital costs;
(d) Running costs;
(e) Reimbursements required by users; and
(f) Salinity issues.
(3) With the Government’s acknowledgement that the irrigation needs of the North West are different from the Midlands, did the Government investigate all possible alternatives for increasing the irrigation potential of the North West (excluding Deloraine and areas to the east)?
(4) Did the engineering options to maximise the potential of the North West extend beyond the limited solution of pumps and pipelines?
(5) Will the option of creating regional storage dams in the North West to collect winter run-off for supplementing existing irrigation channels in summer be considered?
(asked 01.09.09)
92 Ms Forrest to ask the Honourable the Leader of the Government ¾ With regard the water availability for irrigation in Tasmania ¾
(1) What quantity of water is available from publicly owned facilities including facilities such as the Craigbourne and Meander Dams?
(2) What quantity of water is contained in private storages?
(3) What quantity of water is extracted from rivers and streams?
(4) What quantity of water is extracted from bores and other underground sources?
(5) What percentage of irrigation projects and water used for irrigation is privately funded?
(asked 02.09.09)
93 Ms Forrest to ask the Honourable the Leader of the Government ¾ With regard to the $400 million combined State and Federal Government commitment to progress large-scale irrigation development in the State under the aegis of the Tasmanian Irrigation Development Board (TIBD) which sees $180 million of State money
(1) Will the majority of the extra $180 million be received from farmers through reimbursement to the State Government by these farmers?
(2) If not
(a) What proportion of the $180 million will represent reimbursements?
(b) What proportion of this funding commitment will the State Government be required to meet; and
(c) where will this funding be sourced?
(asked 02.09.09)
97 Mr Dean to ask the Honourable the Leader of the Government ¾ Statistics indicate that Tasmania has the second highest rate of teenage pregnancy and the second highest incidence of Chlamydia in young people in Australia
(1) Are the ‘Prevention through Education’ strategies failing?
(2) Given the statistics on teenage pregnancy and Chlamydia incidence can we expect to see comprehensive relationships and sexuality education become an integral part of the school curriculum for all Tasmanian students?
(3) (a) Will consideration be given to increased funding and associated support for Family Planning Tasmania to expand its services in
(i) providing education for parents and carers;
(ii) training teachers – at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
(iii) working with teachers to demonstrate best practice; and
(iv) developing and producing resources to support parents, carers and teachers; and
(b) if not, what strategies will the Government pursue to address these unacceptably high levels of teenage pregnancy and Chlamydia infection in young Tasmanians?
(asked 06.10.09)
99 Ms Forrest to ask the Honourable the Treasurer ¾ With regard to the proposed takeover of rail services by the Government ¾
(1) How many and when have valuations of the rail service been undertaken over the last two years?
(2) (a) Did these valuations include above and below line assets; and
(b) if so, what was the breakdown?
(3) Who undertook the valuations; and
(4) What were the results of the valuations?
(asked 07.10.09)
100 Mr Dean to ask the Honourable the Leader of the Government ¾ With regard Metro services in Launceston and the position of Northern Regional Manager
(1) Who made the decision to make the position of Northern Regional Manager redundant?
(2) Has a similar managerial position been created in Hobart?
(3) Will the former incumbent in the position be employed in another position and/or will he be paid out by way of redundancy?
(4) What were the employment conditions attached to the position of Northern Regional Manager?
(5) Did consultation take place with the Launceston City Council prior to the decision being made?
(6) The position of Northern Regional Manager provided immediate access for the public and other officials in determining issues regarding bus routes and user concerns, including attendance at meetings called at short notice. What processes will now be available to accommodate this access and service?
(7) What is the likely cost to Metro of any redundancy payment applicable to the former incumbent?
(8) Is this change part of a strategy to centralize key managerial positions and offices of Government Businesses in the south of the State?
(asked 07.10.09)
101 Mr Dean to ask the Honourable the Leader of the Government ¾ With regard to students diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome or Autism
(1) How many students have been distance educated to date in 2009?
(2) How many students have been suspended from school to date in 2009?
(asked 13.10.09)
102 Mrs Rattray-Wagner to ask the Honourable the Leader of the Government ¾ Schedule 2 (8) of the Medical Practitioners Registration Act 1996 states ¾
“The Council, if requested to do so by the Minister, must furnish the Minister with any information the Minister may require in relation to the proceedings of the Council.”
Why has the Minister for Health not written to the Medical Council seeking a report until 12th October 2009 when the matter has been ongoing since 27th March 2009 which has resulted in ongoing challenges to health service delivery in the Dorset region?
(asked 15.10.09)
103 Ms Forrest to ask the Honourable the Treasurer ¾ With regard to information provided in the Preliminary Outcomes Report 2008-09 ¾
(1) Is it the case that had it not been for the increases in long service leave provisions in Health and Human Services and Education, the different treatment of Mersey Hospital employees and the overruns in Justice, DPIW and DIER, Employee Expenses in the General Government Sector would have been less than the budgeted figure?
(2) (a) What explanation is there for an increase of $56 million from a starting point of $153 million in long service leave provisions; and
(b) if this increase was associated with an increase in employees on higher salaries, what were the categories of employees who received above budgeted salary increases and why were such increases necessary or appropriate in a time of severe economic and fiscal restraint?
(3) The report notes that a $316 million increase in the liability for unfunded Superannuation occurred as a result of an actuarial reassessment of the liability.
(a) Is it the case that a rise in salaries of Plan members will also affect the actuarial calculation?
(b) How much of the $316m increase is due to ¾
(i) A reduction in Plan assets, or the effects of the GFC?
(ii) Different assumed earnings rates?
(iii) Increases in salaries of Plan Members?
(4) The report states that “Gain/(loss) on sale of non-financial assets is anticipated to result in a loss of $5 million, $13 million less than the original Budget estimate of a $8 million gain. The result is primarily due to a loss on sale of non-financial assets of $10 million for the Department of Primary Industries and Water.”
(a) What was the asset that was sold at a loss?
(b) What was the cost of the asset; and
(c) what was the sale price?
(5) The report states - “Other gains/(losses) is anticipated to result in a loss of $19 million, $10 million less than the original Budget estimate of a $9 million loss. The preliminary result is due to the impairment of infrastructure assets by Finance-General of $30 million partially offset by assets acquired below fair value by the Department of Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts of $16 million.”
(a) What infrastructure assets were held by Finance-General?
(b) What were the assets acquired at below fair value by DEPHA?
(6) The report states that - “Revaluations of non-financial assets for 2008-09 is anticipated to be a gain of $87 million, a decrease of $159 million from the original Budget estimate of a $246 million gain. This outcome primarily reflects an opening balance adjustment of $123 million to Infrastructure assets held by the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources.”
What does the opening balance adjustment relate to?
(7) The report states that - “the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources estimated purchases of non-financial assets is $41 million below the original Budget estimate. The original Budget estimate for capital purchases included maintenance expenditure of $38 million which has been classified to supplies and consumables for the preliminary outcome.”
(a) What were the items that were reclassified?
(b) Why were funds earmarked for capital expenditure, including maintenance, reclassified as supplies and consumables?
(asked 15.10.09)
104 Ms Forrest to ask the Honourable the Treasurer ¾ With regard to land tax exemptions on primary production land and the requirement that a primary industry business will be conducted on this land with a “reasonable expectation of profit” ¾
(1) How is “a reasonable expectation of profit” defined and interpreted by the State Revenue Office?
(2) How often is the primary production exemption reviewed by the State Revenue Office?
(3) Does the land tax exemption continue until the property is sold?
(asked 15.10.09)
105 Mr Martin to ask the Honourable the Minister for Human Services ¾ With regard to Child Protection in Tasmania ¾
(1) On average, how many children in care do Case Workers manage at any one time?
(2) How does this compare to other jurisdictions in Australia?
(3) What is the average time that it takes Case Workers to complete a Care Plan for children from the date of their removal from their parents?
(4) What percentage of Care Plans has been completed within the stipulated time limit?
(5) With regard to Department managed access visits that are approved within Care Plans, what percentage of these do not occur for one reason or another each year?
(asked 15.10.09)
106 Mr Martin to ask the Honourable the Minister for Human Services ¾ With regard to Child Protection in Tasmania ¾
(1) (a) When a child or children are first taken into care, what immediate assistance do parents receive to assist them in dealing with their grief; and
(b) what follow up occurs the day after this to ensure the mental welfare of the parents?
(2) What help do these parents receive to help them manage the financial consequences of having their children taken from them?
(3) What is the average time that it takes for the Department to provide psychological assessment or support when the Department stipulates that it is a requirement for the parent to receive it before their children are returned?
(4) How much time is mandated and given to these parents between receiving an affidavit from the Department concerning a court hearing, and the time of that court hearing, to ensure adequate time to check and validate their view of the Department’s affidavit?
(5) What is the scope of free legal advice available to parents with children who have been taken into care?
(6) Does the Government have any plans to fund additional support for parents who have had their children removed in order to achieve timely reunification and minimal disruption to children and their parents?
(asked 15.10.09)
107 Mr Dean to ask the Honourable the Leader of the Government ¾
(1) What is the establishment strength (numbers) of the Special Operations Group (SOG)?
(2) What is the current strength of the SOG?
(3) What is the function of the Cordon and Containment Team?
(4) What is the establishment strength of the Cordon and Containment Team?
(5) What is the current strength of the Cordon and Containment Team?
(6) What is the level of training of the Cordon and Containment Team?
(7) Have the call out procedures for the SOG altered in any way whatsoever as a result of budget cuts to the Department of Emergency Management?
(8) Has there been any requirement for the SOG to make budgetary savings and if so, to what extent and in what areas?
(9) Is there a remuneration component for availability of SOGs, both day and night?
(asked 27.10.09)
108 Mr Dean to ask the Honourable the Leader of the Government ¾ With regard youth participation in education and training in Tasmania beyond year 10
(1) What is the current position regarding the ‘compulsory’ education program catering for students up to 17 years of age?
(2) To what extent are the legislative measures being complied with?
(3) Are there any significant issues or concerns regarding the program and if so what are they?
(4) What are the principal courses or programs of study students are undertaking?
(5) What percentage of total youth who are undertaking post year 10 educational opportunities are doing so in
(a) a college or district high school;
(b) an apprenticeship or trainee scheme; or
(c) a training course conducted through a private provider?
(asked 27.10.09)
109 Mr Dean to ask the Honourable the Leader of the Government ¾ With regard to the “Santangelo Report” into mental health and related issues including issues surrounding the former Ward 1E at the Launceston General Hospital which was handed down in July/August 2007 and which contained thirty-eight recommendations
(1) Which of the recommendations contained in the Report have been implemented?
(2) Which recommendations have not been implemented to this point and what are the reasons for their non-implementation?
(3) What changes, if any, have been made to the operation of the former Ward 1E (now known as the Northside Mental Health Clinic)?
(asked 28.10.09)
110 Mr Martin to ask the Honourable the Leader of the Government ¾ The Department of Education has an integration policy to allow students with special needs to integrate within a normal school environment. With this in mind, what capital expenditure is available to schools such as Lindisfarne North Primary which resides alongside a major highway, to provide fencing and gates to ensure that students with special needs in particular, are kept safe from running onto the road or out of the school grounds?
(asked 28.10.09)
111 Ms Forrest to ask the Honourable the Treasurer ¾ Having identified divestment costs of $5.419 million connected with the Hobart International Airport Pty Ltd
What were the dates, payee details and amounts which made up the total $5.419 million amount?
(asked 28.10.09)
112 Mr Dean to ask the Honourable the Leader of the Government ¾ Having regard to the national statistical data now released on drug, alcohol and suicide deaths with Tasmania identified as being well above the national average and with a suicide rate said to be 40 per cent higher than the national average, will the Government consider
(1) Introducing stronger legislation to control the number of liquor outlets in the State?
(2) Introducing further legislation designed to restrict the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages?
(3) Undertaking a review of all alcohol and drug legislative measures with the intention of modifying behaviour?
(4) Stronger or improved educational programs and publicity designed to address the situation?
(asked 29.10.09)
Orders of the Day
1 Racing Regulation Amendment (TRAB) Bill 2009 (No. 84): Second reading.
2 Economic Regulator Bill 2009 (No. 81): Second reading.
3 Economic Regulator (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2009 (No. 82): Second reading.
4 Public Sector Superannuation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2009 (No. 83): Second reading.
5 Traffic Amendment (Road Rules Consequential Amendments) Bill 2009 (No. 75): Second reading.
6 Rail Safety Bill 2009 (No. 79): Second reading.
7 Police Offences Amendment (Clamping) Bill 2009 (No. 88): Second reading.
8 Taxi and Luxury Hire Car Industries Amendment Bill 2009 (No. 74): Second reading.
9 Workplace Health and Safety Amendment Bill 2009 (No. 67): Second reading.
10 Health Professionals Registration (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2009 (No. 54): Second reading.
11 Public Health Amendment (Cervical Screening) Bill 2009 (No. 62): Second reading.
12 Education Amendment Bill 2009 (No. 73): Second reading.
13 Teachers Registration Amendment Bill 2009 (No. 72): Second reading.
14 Crown Land (Parliamentary Precinct Redevelopment) Amendment Bill 2009 (No. 61): Second reading.
15 Subordinate Legislation Amendment Bill 2009 (No. 14): Further consideration in Committee (Clause 6 as amended).
16 Consideration of the following Resolution from the House of Assembly ¾
“MADAM PRESIDENT,
The House of Assembly having agreed to the following Resolution, begs now to transmit the same to the Legislative Council, and to request its concurrence therein ¾
Resolved, That the House ¾
(1) Supports the enactment of Tasmanian law requiring the disclosure of political donations.
(2) Refers the matter to the Working Arrangements of the Parliament Committee for its consideration and report thereon.
House of Assembly, 25 September 2008 M.R. POLLEY, Speaker”.
17 Liquor Licensing Amendment Bill 2006 (No. 59): Second reading. (Private Member's Bill - Mr Wilkinson)
18 Crown Lands (Shack Sites) Amendment Bill 2007 (No. 82): Second reading. (Private Member's Bill – Mr Harriss)
19 Adjourned Debate (Mr Wilkinson) on the Question proposed on 11 November and again on 12 November 2008 ¾ That a Select Committee be appointed, with power to send for persons and papers, and with leave to adjourn from place to place, and with leave to report from time to time, to inquire into and report upon the system of Local Government in the State of Tasmania as enshrined in Part IVA of the Constitution Act 1934 with particular reference to ¾
(1) the role and responsibility of Local Government;
(2) the identification of the most significant priorities and issues facing Local Government;
(3) the capacity for Local Government to achieve ongoing financial sustainability having regard to revenue raising capacity and the requirement to provide increased and improved levels of service;
(4) the most appropriate system of service delivery to achieve the social, economic and environmental objectives of local communities;
(5) intergovernment relationships;
(6) the future of Partnership Agreements between State and Local Government; and
(7) any other matters incidental thereto.
And that
Ms Forrest;
Mr Martin;
Mrs Rattray-Wagner; and
the Mover be of the Committee.
20 Subordinate Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2009 (No. 76): Second reading. (Private Member's Bill – Ms Forrest)
21 Report of the Legislative Council Select Committee on Management of Tamar and Esk Rivers ¾ Consideration and noting. (Mr Finch)
22 Partition Bill 2008 (pro forma) (No. 2): Second reading.
Notices of Motion
1 Mr Martin to move ¾ For the introduction of a Bill for an Act to constitute the Tasmanian Independent Commission Against Corruption and to provide a framework for greater accountability of and a greater community confidence in the Tasmanian Parliament and the Tasmanian public sector.
2 Ms Thorp to move ¾ That this House notes the progress of reforms to the disability sector in Tasmania.
3 Ms Forrest to move ¾ That the Auditor-General Special Report No 81 on Contract Management be considered and noted.
4 Mr Harriss to move ¾ That the Legislative Council authorises the Public Sector Executive Appointments Select Committee to provide the Australian Securities and Investments Commission with all evidence gathered by that Committee relevant to Gunns Ltd’s Wednesday, 14 March 2007 “ASX and Media Release”, announcing its withdrawal from the Pulp Mill Assessment process.
5 Mr Harriss to move ¾ That Recommendation 7 of the Interim Report of the Legislative Council Select Committee on Public Sector Executive Appointments be agreed to and that the testimony of, or otherwise concerning, the Honourable Paul Lennon before the Select Committee on Public Sector Executive Appointments be referred to the Privileges Committee of the Legislative Council to determine if, and if so, to what extent that testimony reveals a breach of the privileges, or is a contempt of the Legislative Council and, if that Committee so finds, what penalty, if any, the House might impose for the breach or contempt.
And that
The Privileges Committee of the Legislative Council utilise an independent Counsel to assist in order to facilitate the gathering and assessment of evidence in connection with Recommendation 7.
6 Mr Harriss to move ¾ That Recommendation 8 of the Interim Report of the Legislative Council Select Committee on Public Sector Executive Appointments be agreed to and that the testimony of Mr Steven Kons MP before the Select Committee on Public Sector Executive Appointments be referred to the Privileges Committee of the Legislative Council to determine if, and if so, to what extent that testimony constitutes a breach of the privileges, or is a contempt of the Legislative Council and, if that Committee so finds, what penalty, if any, the House might impose for the breach or contempt.
And that
The Privileges Committee of the Legislative Council utilise an independent Counsel to assist in order to facilitate the gathering and assessment of evidence in connection with Recommendation 8.
7 Mr Harriss to move ¾ That Recommendation 9 of the Interim Report of the Legislative Council Select Committee on Public Sector Executive Appointments be agreed to and that the testimony of Ms Linda Hornsey before the Select Committee on Public Sector Executive Appointments be referred to the Privileges Committee of the Legislative Council to determine if, and if so, to what extent that testimony constitutes a breach of the privileges, or is a contempt of the Legislative Council and, if that Committee so finds, what penalty, if any, the House might impose for the breach or contempt.
And that
The Privileges Committee of the Legislative Council utilise an independent Counsel to assist in order to facilitate the gathering and assessment of evidence in connection with Recommendation 9.
8 Mr Harriss to move ¾ That Recommendation 10 of the Interim Report of the Legislative Council Select Committee on Public Sector Executive Appointments be agreed to and that the testimony of Ms Lisa Hutton before the Select Committee on Public Sector Executive Appointments be referred to the Privileges Committee of the Legislative Council to determine if, and if so, to what extent that testimony constitutes a breach of the privileges, or is a contempt of the Legislative Council and, if that Committee so finds, what penalty, if any, the House might impose for the breach or contempt.
And that
The Privileges Committee of the Legislative Council utilise an independent Counsel to assist in order to facilitate the gathering and assessment of evidence in connection with Recommendation 10.
9 Mr Harriss to move ¾ That the Auditor-General’s Special Report No. 82 on Head of Agency Contract Renewal, be considered and noted.
10 Mr Martin to move ¾ That this House notes the implementation of the new water and sewerage reforms and the impact and consequences of these reforms on the Tasmanian community.
11 Ms Forrest to move ¾ That Division 11 contained in Statutory Rules 2009, No. 42, Dangerous Substances (Safe Handling) Regulations 2009 made under the Dangerous Substances (Safe Handling) Act 2005 and Part 2, Section 7 and Part 3 contained in Statutory Rules 2009, No. 43, Dangerous Substances (Safe Handling – Transitional) Regulations 2009 made under the Dangerous Goods and Substances (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2005, dated 15 June 2009 and laid upon the Table of the Council on 21 August 2009, be disallowed as provided by Section 47 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1931.
12 Mr Wing to move ¾ For the introduction of a Bill for an Act to amend the Electoral Act 2004.
13 Mr Dean to move ¾ That the Annual Report of the Department of Police and Emergency Management 2008-2009, be considered and noted.
TUESDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2009
Orders of the Day
1 Pulp Mill Assessment Amendment (Clarification) Bill 2009 (No. 102): Second reading.
2 Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment Bill 2009 (No. 87): Second reading.
3 Gaming Control Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2009 (No. 101): Second reading.
4 Integrity Commission Bill 2009 (No. 85): Second reading.
5 Public Interest Disclosures Amendment Bill 2009 (No. 86): Second reading.
6 Constitution (Doubts Removal) Bill 2009 (No. 98): Second reading.
7 Justice and Related Legislation (Further Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2009 (No. 90): Second reading.
8 Credit (Commonwealth Powers) (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2009 (No. 91): Second reading.
9 Taxation Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2009 (No. 96): Second reading.
10 Cat Management Bill 2009 (No. 80): Second reading.
11 Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill 2009 (No. 78): Second reading.
D.T. PEARCE, Clerk of the Council.
PAPERS ISSUED
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Notice Paper No. 85
Bills Nos. 92-102
Papers Nos. 37-40
SUMMARY OF BILLS
Bill No. 59 of 2006 Liquor Licensing Amendment.
Bill No. 82 of 2007 Crown Lands (Shack Sites) Amendment.
Bill No. 2 of 2008 Partition (pro forma).
Bill No. 54 Health Professionals Registration (Miscellaneous Amendments).
Bill No. 61 Crown Land (Parliamentary Precinct Redevelopment) Amendment.
Bill N. 62 Public Health Amendment (Cervical Screening).
Bill No. 67 Workplace Health and Safety Amendment.
Bill No. 72 Teachers Registration Amendment.
Bill No. 73 Education Amendment.
Bill No. 74 Taxi and Luxury Hire Car Industries Amendment.
Bill No. 75 Traffic Amendment (Road Rules Consequential Amendments).
Bill No. 76 Subordinate Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments).
Bill No. 78 Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment.
Bill No. 79 Rail Safety.
Bill No. 80 Cat Management.
Bill No. 81 Economic Regulator.
Bill No. 82 Economic Regulator (Consequential Amendments).
Bill No. 83 Public Sector Superannuation (Miscellaneous Amendments).
Bill No. 84 Racing Regulation Amendment (TRAB).
Bill No. 85 Integrity Commission.
Bill No. 86 Public Interest Disclosures Amendment.
Bill No. 87 Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment.
Bill No. 88 Police Offences Amendment (Clamping).
Bill No. 90 Justice and Related Legislation (Further Miscellaneous Amendment).
Bill No. 91 Credit (Commonwealth Powers) (Transitional and Consequential Provisions).
Bill No. 96 Taxation Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments).
Bill No. 98 Constitution (Doubts Removal).
Bill No. 101 Gaming Control Amendment Bill (No. 2).
Bill No. 102 Pulp Mill Assessment Amendment (Clarification).
Bill No. 48 Statutory Holidays Amendment.
Bill No. 14 Subordinate Legislation Amendment.
Read Third Time and Transmitted to House of Assembly
Bill No. 21 of 2008 Building Practitioners Accreditation (Miscellaneous Provisions).
Bill No. 32 TOTE Tasmania (Reserve Price Accountability).
Bill No. 46 Legislative Council Electoral Boundaries Amendment.
Returned to House of Assembly with Amendments
Bill No. 27 Dog Control Amendment.
Bill No. 40 Relationships (Miscellaneous Amendments).
Bill No. 64 Industrial Relations (Commonwealth Powers).
Bill No. 68 Right to Information.
Bill No. 70 Personal Information Protection Amendment.
Agreed to by Both Houses
Bill No. 23 of 2006 Forensic Procedures Amendment (Act No. 34 of 2008).
Bill No. 69 of 2007 Legislation Repeal (Act No. 5 of 2008).
Bill No. 72 of 2007 Gas Amendment (Act No. 1 of 2008).
Bill No. 81 of 2007 Tsuneichi Fujii Fellowship Trust (Winding-Up) (Act No. 4 of 2008)
Bill No. 3 of 2008 Health Professionals Registration (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Act No. 2 of 2008).
Bill No. 4 of 2008 Powers of Attorney Amendment (Act No. 14 of 2008).
Bill No. 5 of 2008 Liquor Licensing Amendment (Act No. 7 of 2008).
Bill No. 6 of 2008 Security-Sensitive Dangerous Substances Amendment (Act No. 20 of 2008).
Bill No. 7 of 2008 Animal Welfare Amendment (Act No. 26 of 2008).
Bill No. 8 of 2008 Human Tissue Amendment (Act No. 3 of 2008).
Bill No. 9 of 2008 Taxation and Related Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Act No. 8 of 2008).
Bill No. 14 of 2008 Tasmanian Development Amendment (Act No. 22 of 2008).
Bill No. 15 of 2008 Tourism Tasmania Amendment (Act No. 23 of 2008).
Bill No. 16 of 2008 Vehicle and Traffic Amendment (Heavy Vehicle Charges) (Act No. 11 of 2008).
Bill No. 17 of 2008 Vehicle and Traffic Amendment (Novice Driver Licensing) (Act No. 10 of 2008).
Bill No. 18 of 2008 Road Safety (Alcohol and Drugs) Amendment (Act No. 9 of 2008).
Bill No. 19 of 2008 Monetary Penalties Enforcement (Consequential Amendments) (Act No. 6 of 2008).
Bill No. 20 of 2008 Housing Indemnity Amendment (Act No. 17 of 2008).
Bill No. 22 of 2008 Payroll Tax (Act No. 16 of 2008).
Bill No. 23 of 2008 Water and Sewerage Corporations (Act No. 12 of 2008).
Bill No. 24 of 2008 Water and Sewerage Industry (Act No. 13 of 2008).
Bill No. 25 of 2008 National Gas (Tasmania) (Act No. 19 of 2008).
Bill No. 26 of 2008 Consolidated Fund Appropriation (Supplementary Appropriation for 2007-2008) (Act No. 15 of 2008).
Bill No. 27 of 2008 Justice and Related Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Act No. 18 of 2008).
Bill No. 28 of 2008 Water Legislation Amendment (Act No. 56 of 2008).
Bill No. 29 of 2008 Vehicle and Traffic Amendment (Act No. 21 of 2008).
Bill No. 31 of 2008 Dangerous Goods and Substances Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Act No. 37 of 2008).
Bill No. 32 of 2008 Consolidated Fund Appropriation (No. 1) (Act No. 24 of 2008).
Bill No. 33 of 2008 Consolidated Fund Appropriation (No. 2) (Act No. 25 of 2008).
Bill No. 34 of 2008 Civil Liability Amendment (Act No. 39 of 2008).
Bill No. 35 of 2008 Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Amendment (Act No. 38 of 2008).
Bill No. 38 of 2008 Monetary Penalties Enforcement (Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) (Act No. 27 of 2008).
Bill No. 39 of 2008 Poisons Amendment (Poppy Advisory and Control Board) (Act No. 35 of 2008).
Bill No. 40 of 2008 Climate Change (State Action) (Act No. 36 of 2008).
Bill No. 44 of 2008 Taxi and Luxury Hire Car Industries (Act No. 30 of 2008).
Bill No. 45 of 2008 Taxi and Luxury Hire Car Industries (Consequential Amendments) (Act No. 31 of 2008).
Bill No. 46 of 2008 Criminal Code Amendment (Act No. 33 of 2008).
Bill No. 47 of 2008 Racing Regulations Amendment (Race Fields) (Act No. 32 of 2008).
Bill No. 48 of 2008 Consolidated Fund Appropriation (Supplementary Appropriation for 2008-2009) (Act No. 28 of 2008).
Bill No. 49 of 2008 Food Amendment (Act No. 47 of 2008).
Bill No. 50 of 2008 Tamar Valley Power Station (Act No. 29 of 2008).
Bill No. 51 of 2008 Taxation and Related Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) (Act No. 46 of 2008).
Bill No. 52 of 2008 Living Marine Resources Management Amendment (Act No. 6 of 2009).
Bill No. 53 of 2008 Inland Fisheries Amendment (Act No. 7 of 2009).
Bill No. 54 of 2008 Fair Trading (Reinstatement of Regulations) (Act No. 48 of 2008).
Bill No. 56 of 2008 Self’s Point Land Amendment (Act No. 11 of 2009).
Bill No. 57 of 2008 Education and Training (Tasmanian Academy) (Act No. 42 of 2008).
Bill No. 58 of 2008 Education and Training (Tasmanian Polytechnic) (Act No. 41 of 2008).
Bill No. 59 of 2008 Education and Training (Tasmanian Skills Institute) (Act No. 40 of 2008).
Bill No. 60 of 2008 Education and Training (Repeals and Transitional Provisions) (Act No. 43 of 2008).
Bill No. 61 of 2008 Education and Training (Miscellaneous and Consequential Amendments) (Act No. 44 of 2008).
Bill No. 62 of 2008 Education and Training (Further Consequential Amendments) (Act No. 45 of 2008).
Bill No. 63 of 2008 Police Service Amendment (Act No. 12 of 2009).
Bill No. 65 of 2008 Long Service Leave Amendment (Act No. 61 of 2008).
Bill No. 66 of 2008 National Parks and Reserves Management Amendment (Act No. 54 of 2008).
Bill No. 67 of 2008 Wills (Act No. 58 of 2008).
Bill No. 68 of 2008 Audit (Act No. 49 of 2008).
Bill No. 69 of 2008 Audit (Consequential Amendments) (Act No. 50 of 2008).
Bill No. 70 of 2008 Repeal of Regulations Postponement (Act No. 53 of 2008).
Bill No. 71 of 2008 Water and Sewerage Industry Amendment (Act No. 51 of 2008).
Bill No. 72 of 2008 Water and Sewerage Industry (Consequential and Transitional) (Act No. 52 of 2008).
Bill No. 73 of 2008 Property Agents and Land Transactions Amendment (Act No. 13 of 2009).
Bill No. 74 of 2008 Public Health Amendment (Act No. 55 of 2008).
Bill No. 77 of 2008 Aboriginal Lands Amendment (Act No. 60 of 2008).
Bill No. 78 of 2008 Racing Regulation Amendment (Governance Reform) (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) (Act No. 63 of 2008).
Bill No. 79 of 2008 Racing Regulation Amendment (Governance Reform) (Act No. 62 of 2008).
Bill No. 80 of 2008 Building Amendment (Act No. 18 of 2009).
Bill No. 81 of 2008 Legal Profession Amendment (Act No. 57 of 2008).
Bill No. 82 of 2008 Occupational Licensing Amendment (Act No. 59 of 2008).
Bill No. 83 of 2008 Heavy Vehicle Road Transport (Act No. 19 of 2009).
Bill No. 1 Litter Amendment (Act No. 14 of 2009).
Bill No. 2 Genetically Modified Organisms Control Amendment (Act No. 10 of 2009).
Bill No. 3 Constitution Amendment (House of Assembly Electoral Boundaries) (Act No. 4 of 2009).
Bill No. 4 Trustee Companies Amendment (Act No. 2 of 2009).
Bill No. 5 Partnership Amendment (Act No. 16 of 2009).
Bill No. 6 Interstate Transfer (Community-based Sentences) (Act No. 17 of 2009).
Bill No. 8 Government Business Enterprises and State-owned Companies Legislation Amendment (Act No. 1 of 2009).
Bill No. 9 Natural Resource Management Amendment (Act No. 15 of 2009).
Bill No. 10 Water and Sewerage Industry (Consequential and Transitional) Amendment (Act No. 20 of 2009).
Bill No. 11 Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Validation) (Act No. 3 of 2009).
Bill No. 12 Children, Young Persons and Their Families Amendment (Act No. 22 of 2009).
Bill No. 13 Crown Land (Parliamentary Precinct Redevelopment) (Act No. 38 of 2009).
Bill No. 15 Nation Building and Jobs Plan Facilitation (Tasmania) (Act No. 5 of 2009).
Bill No. 17 TOTE Tasmania (Sale) (Act No. 8 of 2009).
Bill No. 18 Gaming Control Amendment (Act No. 9 of 2009).
Bill No. 19 Justice and Related Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Act No. 23 of 2009).
Bill No. 20 Local Government Amendment (Local Government Board) (Act No. 32 of 2009).
Bill No. 21 Police Miscellaneous Amendments.
Bill No. 22 Public Works Committee Amendment (Act No. 21 of 2009).
Bill No. 25 Residential Tenancy Amendment (Act No. 25 of 2009).
Bill No. 26 Fluoridation Amendment (Act No. 39 of 2009).
Bill No. 28 Poisons Amendment (Act No. 29 of 2009).
Bill No. 29 Resource Planning and Development Commission Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Act No. 28 of 2009).
Bill No. 30 Water and Sewerage Industry (Community Service Obligation) (Act No. 41 of 2009).
Bill No. 31 Living Marine Resources Amendment (Licensing) (Act No. 31 of 2009).
Bill No. 33 Racing (Tasracing Pty Ltd) (Act No. 30 of 2009).
Bill No. 34 Racing (Tasracing Pty Ltd) (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) (Act No. 26 of 2009).
Bill No. 35 Racing Regulation Amendment (Race Fields) Amendment (Act No. 27 of 2009).
Bill No. 36 Water and Sewerage Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Act No. 24 of 2009).
Bill No. 38 Consolidated Fund Appropriation (No. 1) (Act No. 37 of 2009).
Bill No. 39 Consolidated Fund Appropriation (No. 2) (Act No. 34 of 2009).
Bill No. 41 Justices Amendment (Complaint Validation) (Act No. 33 of 2009).
Bill No. 42 Duties Amendment (Act No. 35 of 2009).
Bill No. 43 Employment Incentive Scheme (Payroll Tax Rebate) (Act No. 36 of 2009).
Bill No. 44 Traffic Amendment (Act No. 40 of 2009).
Bill No. 45 Electoral Amendment.
Bill No. 47 Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (State and Regional Strategies) (Act No. 43 of 2009).
Bill No. 49 Repeal of Regulations Postponement (Act No. 42 of 2009).
Bill No. 50 Fire Service Amendment.
Bill No. 51 Property Agents and Land Transactions Amendment.
Bill No. 53 Poisons Amendment (No. 2).
Bill No. 55 Rail Company (Act No. 46 of 2009).
Bill No. 56 Emu Bay Railway (Operation and Acquisition) (Act No. 44 of 2009).
Bill No. 57 Consolidated Fund Appropriation (Supplementary Appropriation for 2009-2010) (Act No. 45 of 2009).
Bill No. 58 Repeal of Regulations Postponement Bill (No. 2).
Bill No. 59 Police Miscellaneous Amendments Bill (No. 2).
Bill No. 60 Forestry Amendment.
Bill No. 63 Credit (Commonwealth Powers).
Bill No. 69 Right to Information (Consequential and Transitional).
Bill No. 71 Mental Health Amendment.
Committee of Privileges: The President, The Chair of Committees, Mr Aird, Mr Parkinson and Mr Wilkinson.
Standing Orders Committee: The President, The Chair of Committees, Mr Harriss, Mr Parkinson and
Mrs Rattray-Wagner.
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works (Joint): Mr Hall and Mr Harriss
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Subordinate Legislation (Joint): Ms Forrest, Mr Martin and Mrs Rattray-Wagner.
Parliamentary Standing Committee of Public Accounts (Joint): Mr Dean, Ms Forrest and Mr Wilkinson.
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Community Development (Joint): Mr Finch, Ms Forrest, Mr Gaffney and Dr Goodwin.
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment, Resources and Development (Joint): Mr Hall, Mr Harriss, Mrs Rattray-Wagner and Mr Wilkinson.
SESSIONAL COMMITTEES AND MEMBERS
House Committee (Joint): The President, The Chair of Committees and Mr Parkinson.
Library Committee (Joint): The President, Mr Finch, Ms Forrest, Mr Parkinson, Mrs Rattray-Wagner and Mr Wilkinson.
Working Arrangements of the Parliament (Joint): Mr Parkinson, Mrs Smith, Mr Wilkinson and Mr Wing.
Accreditation of Building Practitioners: Mr Dean, Ms Forrest, Mr Harriss, Ms Thorp and Mr Wilkinson.
Recreational Marine Fishing in Tasmania: Mr Harriss, Mrs Rattray-Wagner and Mr Wilkinson.
Public Sector Executive Appointments: Mr Hall, Mr Harriss, Mr Martin and Mr Wilkinson.
Road Safety: Mr Dean, Ms Forrest, Mr Harriss and Mr Wing.
Public Hospital System: Mr Dean, Mr Harriss, Ms Forrest, Mr Wing and The President (ex officio).
Island Transport Services: Ms Forrest, Mr Hall, Mr Harriss and Mrs Rattray-Wagner.
Tourism: Mr Finch, Mr Gaffney, Mr Martin and Mr Wing.
Violence in the Community: Mr Dean, Dr Goodwin, Mr Hall and Mr Wilkinson.
Framework of Government Businesses: Dr Goodwin, Mr Martin, Mrs Rattray-Wagner and Mr Wilkinson.
Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee A: Ms Forrest, Mr Hall, Mr Harriss, Mr Martin and Mr Wilkinson.
Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee B: Mr Dean, Mr Finch, Mr Gaffney, Dr Goodwin, Mrs Rattray-Wagner and Mr Wing.