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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE PAPER

No. 180

WEDNESDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2018

The House meets this day at 11.00 am

Contents Valedictory Speech—Hon Rick Colless MLC ................................................................................................ 16172 Business of the House—Notices of Motions ................................................................................................... 16172 Government Business—Orders of the Day ..................................................................................................... 16173 Private Members’ Business ............................................................................................................................. 16174 Items in the Order of Precedence ......................................................................................................... 16174 Items outside the Order of Precedence ................................................................................................. 16176 Committee Reports—Orders of the Day ......................................................................................................... 16268 Business for future consideration .................................................................................................................... 16270 Bills referred to select or standing committees ................................................................................................ 16271 Contingent Notices of Motions ........................................................................................................................ 16272 Bills discharged, laid aside, negatived or withdrawn ...................................................................................... 16273

Legislative Council Notice Paper No. 180—Wednesday 14 November 2018

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VALEDICTORY SPEECH—HON RICK COLLESS MLC Proceedings to be interrupted at approximately 6.00 pm, but not so as to interrupt a member speaking, to enable the Honourable Rick Colless to give his valedictory speech without any question before the chair.

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BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE—NOTICES OF MOTIONS 1. Mr Borsak to move—

That for the remainder of the current session, standing order 233 be varied so as to require that the government response to any committee report tabled after the date of passing of this resolution, and prior to 21 December 2018, be provided by 28 February 2019. (Notice given 25 October 2018)

2. Mr Shoebridge to move—

That for the remainder of the current session, on cognate bills having been read a first time and printed, any member may move that the bills, or any one of the bills, proceed through the remaining stages as single bills. (Notice given 25 October 2018)

3. Mr Harwin to move—

1. That on Tuesday, 20 November 2018, proceedings be interrupted at approximately 6.00 pm, but not so as to interrupt a member speaking, to enable Ms Dawn Walker to give her valedictory speech without any question before the chair.

2. That on Wednesday, 21 November 2018, proceedings be interrupted at approximately 5.30 pm,

but not so as to interrupt a member speaking, to enable Mr Jeremy Buckingham and then Mr Scot MacDonald to give their valedictory speeches without any question before the chair.

(Notice given 13 November 2018)


That, under section 41 of the Interpretation Act 1987, this House disallows the Sydney Olympic Park Authority Regulation 2018, published on the NSW Legislation website on 31 August 2018. (Notice given 13 November 2018)

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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS—ORDERS OF THE DAY

1. Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Amendment Bill 2018 Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Amendment (Victims) Bill 2018 Victims Rights and Support Amendment (Motor Vehicles) Bill 2018 Second Reading—Mr Harwin. (Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Tuesday 23 October 2018)

*2. Snowy Hydro Corporatisation Amendment (Snowy 2.0) Bill 2018: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Harwin: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 24 October 2018)—Mrs Maclaren-Jones. (20 minutes)

*3. Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Amendment Bill 2018 National Disability Insurance Scheme (Worker Checks) Bill 2018

Resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mrs Mitchell (moved by

Mr Farlow): That these bills be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 24 October 2018)— Mr Fang. (20 minutes)

*4. Retirement Villages Amendment Bill 2018 Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Amendment Bill 2018 Fair Trading Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2018 Protection of the Environment Operations Amendment (Asbestos Waste) Bill 2018 Resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mrs Mitchell (moved by Mr McDonald): That these bills be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 24 October 2018)—Mrs Maclaren-Jones. (20 minutes)

5. Surveillance Devices Amendment (Statutory Review) Bill 2018 Terrorism (Police Powers) Amendment (Statutory Review) Bill 2018 Road Transport Amendment (National Facial Biometric Matching Capability) Bill 2018 Second reading—Mr Harwin. (40 minutes) (Standing orders suspended for remaining stages, Wednesday 24 October 2018 and Tuesday 13

November 2018) 6. Budget Estimates 2018-2019: resumption of the adjourned debate (19 June 2018) of the question on

the motion of Mr Harwin: That the House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers for the financial year 2018-2019—Mr Harwin speaking. * Council bill

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PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS

ITEMS IN THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

1. Mr Brown to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 to repeal prohibitions on the use and operation of game parks. (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Repeal of Game Park Prohibitions) Bill) (Notice given 27 May 2015—item no. 149)

2. Mr Borsak to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the City of Sydney Act 1988 to divide the City of Sydney into separate councils. (City of Sydney Amendment (Division of Council) Bill) (Notice given 15 September 2015—item no. 403)

*3. Crimes Amendment (Zoe’s Law) Bill 2017: resumption of the adjourned debate (19 October 2017) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time—Mr Franklin. (20 minutes)

(Item no. 7)

4. Mr Searle to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Workers Compensation Act 1987 and the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 to restore certain benefits and assistance removed by the 2012 amendments and to make further provision for merit reviews and other matters. (Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Restoration of Benefits and Assistance) Bill) (Notice given 25 June 2015—item no. 240)

5. Mr Mookhey to move— That this House: (a) notes the importance of employment security to persons leaving violent domestic relationships, (b) supports the inclusion of paid domestic violence leave in the National Employment Standards, (c) calls on the Baird Government to pursue the inclusion of paid domestic violence leave in the

National Employment Standards at Council of Australian Government meetings, and


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(d) requires the Government to report via ministerial statement on the provision of domestic violence leave in all workplace agreements to which the Government is either a party or respondent.

(Notice given 20 October 2016—item no. 1072—transferred from Mr Veitch 20 October 2016)

6. Mr Green to move—

1. This House notes that:

(a) the Nordic model of prostitution legalises the selling of sex, while criminalising the act of paying for sex,

(b) this leaves the workers themselves free from prosecution and criminalises the buying of

sex, pimping and brothel keeping, which: (i) maintains the de-stigmatisation of workers who participate in this industry, and

provides for the continued ability of workers to access health services and training and transition programs, as well as other necessary services without any criminal risk to themselves,

(ii) would if implemented in New South Wales increase the ability of the NSW Police to investigate potential cases of human trafficking and other organised crime activities that are known to occur within brothels and massage parlours,

(c) this model is effective in protecting women and men against trafficking and potential

violence, and (d) the Nordic model of prostitution has been adopted elsewhere in the world, as follows:

(i) it has been adopted and passed in Sweden (1999), Norway, Iceland, Canada (2013), Northern Ireland (2015), France (2016) and Ireland (2016),

(ii) in 2014, the United Kingdom released an all-party parliamentary report that recommended the adoption of the Nordic Model of Prostitution,

(iii) the European Parliament has passed a resolution recognising the impact that sexual exploitation and prostitution have on gender equality and the European Parliament is calling for the reduction of demand for prostitution and sees the Nordic model as the way forward.

2. That this House calls on the Government to give serious consideration to adopting the Nordic

model of prostitution. (Notice given 20 October 2016—item no. 1073)

7. Mr Wong to move—

1. That this House notes that on Sunday 23 October 2016, the Ethnic Communities Council of

NSW (ECCNSW) held its Annual General Meeting. 2. That this House congratulates the ECCNSW on an incredible 41 years of service to members of

the ethnic community in New South Wales. 3. That this House acknowledges the contribution of the ECCNSW’s Board of Management, staff

and volunteers who, as the peak body for all culturally and linguistically diverse communities in New South Wales, undertake a range of activities, including government-funded projects, to fulfil their constitutional objectives and improve the range of services available to members of ethnic communities.

4. That this House commends the outstanding efforts of the ECCNSW, together with all levels of

government and community, for their unwavering support of ethnic community integration and resettlement, into our harmonious and socially inclusive communities.


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5. That this House acknowledges that the onus is on us as legislators to ensure we uphold the core values and principles of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 in the best interests of those we have been entrusted to represent.

6. That this House recognises that Australia is a successful and diverse country where multiculturalism is one of our nation’s greatest achievements, and that it is therefore imperative that we as members of this great place reaffirm our commitment to preserving the integrity of the Racial Discrimination Act, in particular section 18C of the Act.

7. That this House condemns in the strongest terms possible, any political figure or group that

attempts to strip or repeal the Racial Discrimination Act for the purpose of political point scoring, and encourages all levels of Government, both State and Federal to adopt the same position.

8. That this House sends a clear message to anyone attempting to destabilise this inviolable piece

of legislation that it will act to protect the rights of all Australians and defend their right to live in a community where ignorance, discrimination and hatred will not be tolerated.

(Notice given 8 November 2016—item no. 1090—substituted 8 November 2016)

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4. Mr Shoebridge to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to secure the public provision of vocational education and training by reducing TAFE fees and charges, guaranteeing certain levels of TAFE staffing and resources and imposing a moratorium on the proposed “Smart and Skilled” competitive vocational educational training market; and for other purposes. (TAFE Changes Moratorium (Secure Future for Public Provision of Vocational Education and Training) Bill) (Notice given by Dr Kaye 5 May 2015) (Notice reallocated to Mr Shoebridge according to resolution of the House of 5 May 2016)

6. Revd Mr Nile to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Act 2007 to raise the minimum drinking age from 18 years to 21 years. (Liquor Amendment (Drinking Age) Bill) (Notice given 5 May 2015)


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8. Revd Mr Nile to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to prohibit a person soliciting another for sexual gratification for payment. (Crimes Amendment (Soliciting Sex for Payment) Bill) (Notice given 5 May 2015)

10. Revd Mr Nile to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require the public to be notified of the identity and residential address of convicted child sex offenders; and for other purposes. (Child Protection (Nicole’s Law) Bill) (Notice given 5 May 2015)

11. Revd Mr Nile to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit the advertising of sex services; and for other purposes. (Sex Services Advertising Prohibition Bill) (Notice given 5 May 2015)

12. Gambling Advertising Prohibition Bill 2018: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 18 October 2018)—Mr Fang. (20 minutes)

*13. Drug and Alcohol Treatment Amendment (Rehabilitation of Persons with Severe Substance Dependence) Bill 2015: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 27 August 2015)—Dr Phelps. (20 minutes)

15. Revd Mr Nile to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require women who are considering terminating a viable pregnancy to undergo counselling and to view an ultrasound of their unborn child. (Pregnancy Termination (Mandatory Counselling) Bill) (Notice given 5 May 2015)


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16. Revd Mr Nile to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to prohibit the destruction of any child in utero with a detectable heartbeat. (Crimes Amendment (Pre-natal Termination) Bill) (Notice given 5 May 2015)

17. Revd Mr Nile to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require women seeking an abortion to be informed that the procedure may cause pain to the child in utero. (Pregnancy Termination (Information About Pain to Child in Utero) Bill) (Notice given 5 May 2015)


That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require the reporting of pregnancy terminations and prohibit the termination of any pregnancy on grounds of sex or racial makeup of an embryo or foetus; and for other purposes. (Pregnancy Termination (Reporting and Reasons for Termination) Bill) (Notice given 5 May 2015)


That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Act 2007 to require packaged liquor to contain a health warning about the danger of drinking when pregnant. (Liquor Amendment (Health Warning for Pregnant Women) Bill) (Notice given 5 May 2015)

*20. Family Impact Commission Bill 2018: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 15 February 2018)—Mrs Maclaren-Jones. (20 minutes)

*21. Summary Offences Amendment (Full-face Coverings Prohibition) Bill 2017: resumption of the adjourned debate (15 March 2018) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time—Mrs Maclaren-Jones.

22. Revd Mr Nile to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1995 to prohibit the possession of restricted X-rated films. (Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Amendment (Banning Restricted X-rated Films) Bill) (Notice given 5 May 2015)


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23. Revd Mr Nile to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 to repeal provisions relating to the licensing and operation of the medically supervised injecting centre at Kings Cross. (Drug Misuse and Trafficking Amendment (Injecting Centre Repeal) Bill) (Notice given 5 May 2015)

24. Revd Mr Nile to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Adoption Act 2000 to repeal the amendments made by the Adoption Amendment (Same Sex Couples) Act 2010 that enable couples of the same sex to adopt children; and for other purposes. (Adoption Amendment (Same Sex Couples Repeal) Bill) (Notice given 5 May 2015)

36. Mr Buckingham to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require the NSW government to increase renewable energy generation and expand energy efficiency measures in NSW to allow for the replacement and closure of the State’s coal and fossil gasfired power stations by 2030 and create new employment opportunities in the electricity industry; and for other purposes. (Transforming NSW Energy Sector (Towards 100 percent Renewables) Bill) (Notice given by Dr Kaye 6 May 2015) (Notice reallocated to Mr Buckingham according to resolution of the House of 5 May 2016)

45. Mr Secord to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Act 2007 and the Casino Control Regulation 2009 to prohibit the sale or supply of powdered alcohol. (Liquor Amendment (Powdered Alcohol) Bill) (Notice given 12 May 2015)

68. Mr Secord to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Health Practitioner Regulation (Adoption of National Law) Act 2009 to prevent unqualified persons from using the title “surgeon” or any title that includes the words “surgeon” or “surgery”. (Health Practitioner Regulation (Adoption of National Law) Amendment (Unqualified Surgeons) Bill) (Notice given 12 May 2015)

*88. Limitation Amendment (Child Abuse) Bill 2015: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Shoebridge: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 17 September 2015)—Dr Phelps. (20 minutes)


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142. Mr Brown to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to repeal the National Park Estate (Riverina Red Gum Reservations) Act 2010 and to reverse the land transfers to the national park estate effected by that Act. (National Park Estate (Riverina Red Gum Reservations) Repeal Bill) (Notice given 27 May 2015)


That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 in relation to the possession or discharge of firearms when committing or attempting to commit certain offences. (Crimes Amendment (Possession or Discharge of Firearms in Commission of Offences) Bill) (Notice given 27 May 2015)

144. Mr Brown to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Fisheries Management Act 1994 to make further provision with respect to the management and regulation of recreational fishing and to establish a Recreational Fishing Authority. (Fisheries Management Amendment (Recreational Fishing) Bill) (Notice given 27 May 2015)

145. Mr Borsak to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Firearms Act 1996 to repeal the amendments made by the Firearms Amendment (Ammunition Control) Act 2012. (Firearms Amendment (Ammunition Control Repeal) Bill) (Notice given 27 May 2015)

146. Mr Brown to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Wilderness Act 1987 and the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 with respect to the management of wilderness areas. (Wilderness and National Parks and Wildlife Legislation Amendment (Management) Bill) (Notice given 27 May 2015)


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That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Firearms Act 1996 and the Firearms Regulation 2006 to make further provision with respect to the regulation and control of firearms. (Firearms Legislation Amendment Bill) (Notice given 27 May 2015)

148. Mr Brown to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Forestry Act 2012 to prohibit the disruption of lawful forestry operations and related activities. (Forestry Amendment (Unlawful Disruption of Forestry Operations) Bill) (Notice given 27 May 2015)

159. Mr Buckingham to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to support large-scale renewable energy sources of electricity in NSW. (Electricity Feed-in (Large-scale Renewable Energy Generation) Bill) (Notice given by Dr Kaye 28 May 2015) (Notice reallocated to Mr Buckingham according to resolution of the House of 5 May 2016)

*182. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Stock Animals) Bill 2015: resumption of the adjourned debate (15 February 2018) of the question on the motion of Mr Pearson: That this bill be now read a second time—Mrs Maclaren-Jones. (20 minutes)

221. Mr Borsak to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to constitute the South Sydney Employment Area Authority and to specify its functions; and to provide for other matters related to the development, use and management of the South Sydney Employment Area. (South Sydney Employment Area Bill) (Notice given 23 June 2015)

246. Mr Shoebridge to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 to provide that, in determining the appropriate sentence (including the setting of a non-parole period) for a child sexual offence, the court is to have regard to the sentencing practices applicable at the time of sentencing rather than at the time of the commission of the offence. (Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Amendment (Child Sexual Offences) Bill) (Notice given 25 June 2015)


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*248. Human Tissue Amendment (Trafficking in Human Organs) Bill 2016: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Shoebridge: That this bill be now read a second time. (5 calendar days from 10 November 2016)—Mrs Maclaren-Jones. (20 minutes)

*266. National Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Reservation of Lot 490) Bill 2015: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Secord: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 15 October 2015)—Dr Phelps. (20 minutes)

*303. Coal Seam and Other Unconventional Gas Moratorium Bill 2015: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Searle: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 10 September 2015)—Dr Phelps. (20 minutes)

304. Mr Primrose to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Local Government Act 1993 to remove provisions authorising councillors to be present and take part in meetings on matters in which they have a pecuniary interest. (Local Government Amendment (Pecuniary Interests) Bill) (Notice given 25 August 2015)

*305. Firearms Amendment (Lever Action Shotguns—Community Safety) Bill 2015: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Shoebridge: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 10 September 2015)—Dr Phelps. (20 minutes)

356. Mr Buckingham to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit exploration for and mining of minerals and petroleum in the Liverpool Plains and certain land within the Hunter Valley; and for other purposes. (Mining Control (Protect Liverpool Plains and Hunter Critical Industry Clusters) Bill) (Notice given 27 August 2015)

369. 7-Eleven franchises: resumption of the adjourned debate (17 September 2015) of the question on the motion of Mr Mookhey: 1. That this House notes the joint investigation by Four Corners and Fairfax Media into the

systematic and extensive wage exploitation of workers employed in 7-Eleven franchises in Australia, which has revealed instances of: (a) underpayment as low as half the award rate, (b) 18 hour shifts with no breaks, (c) the doctoring of payroll records to avoid detection, (d) threats of deportation to working visa holders, and (e) employees forced to break conditions of their working visas.


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2. That this House notes that: (a) many of the employees exploited by 7-Eleven were international students, recent

migrants and people with working visas, who came to Australia in the pursuit of a better life but have been exploited and taken advantage of by the 7-Eleven franchise,

(b) 7-Eleven in Australia had developed a franchise model that shifted all of the risk of profit

onto franchisees with little to no safeguards that they would not undercut their employee’s pay and conditions to meet their financial commitments, and

(c) 7-Eleven is an example of business models in Australia that transfer risk through market

power onto employees with little to no regard for the impact that risk has on their industrial rights or quality of life.

3. That this House condemns the 7-Eleven franchise for its systematic wage abuse of vulnerable

employees. 4. That this House commends:

(a) any persons who have come forth to reveal the systematic wage exploitation inherent in 7-Eleven’s business model, and

(b) Four Corners and Fairfax Media for their reporting of the systematic wage abuse of the

7-Eleven franchise in Australia.

5. That this House supports the Fair Work Ombudsmen’s investigation into unfair and illegal wage exploitation by 7-Eleven of its employees—Dr Phelps. (15 minutes)

Debate: 1 hour and 36 minutes remaining.

376. Ms Voltz to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prevent the sale or disposal of certain land set aside for the Charlestown East Bypass in the vicinity of the Fernleigh Track Conservation Area without the approval of both Houses of Parliament. (Fernleigh Track Conservation Area Protection Bill) (Notice given 8 September 2015)


That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to make it an offence to publish material, or engage in any teaching or similar activity, that incites or promotes terrorism or other violence. (Crimes Amendment (Incitement or Promotion of Terrorism and Violence) Bill) (Notice given 14 October 2015)


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That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to require the reporting of pregnancy terminations. (Pregnancy Termination (Mandatory Reporting) Bill) (Notice given 14 October 2015)


That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to prohibit the grant, renewal or modification of authorisations and titles that permit exploration for and mining of minerals and petroleum (including coal seam gas) in Central Coast water catchment areas. (Central Coast Water Catchments Protection Bill) (Notice given 28 October 2015)

589. Mr Veitch to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 to enable inspectors to remove dogs and cats from animal breeding establishments in certain circumstances. (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Powers of Inspectors) Bill) (Notice given 23 February 2016)

592. Mr Borsak to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Firearms Act 1996 to establish an independent office of Firearms Ombudsman and to confer functions on that office; and for other purposes. (Firearms Amendment (Firearms Ombudsman) Bill) (Notice given 23 February 2016)

594. Mr Pearson to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Animal Research Act 1985 to prohibit the use, keeping or supplying of primates in carrying out animal research. (Animal Research Amendment (Primates) Bill) (Notice given 23 February 2016)

*743. Summary Offences Amendment (Safe Access to Reproductive Health Clinics) Bill 2017: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Ms Sharpe: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 30 March 2017)—Mrs Maclaren-Jones. (20 minutes)

*766. Local Government Amendment (Parliamentary Inquiry Recommendations) Bill 2016: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 12 May 2016)—Mr Donnelly. (20 minutes)


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771. Mr Buckingham to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to repeal the Biofuels Act 2007 and the Biofuels Amendment Act 2016. (Biofuels Repeal Bill) (Notice given 5 May 2016)

789. Public transport fares: resumption of the adjourned debate (12 May 2016) of the question on the motion of Ms Sharpe: 1. That this House notes that the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has

recommended a rise in public transport fares of an average of 4.2 per cent, more than three times the rate of inflation, and that its recommendations include: (a) a fare increase of 38 per cent, or $756 a year for commuters travelling from Liverpool,

Toongabbie, Parramatta and East Hills to the Sydney Central Business District, (b) a fare increase of 20 per cent, or $624 a year for commuters travelling from

Broadmeadow, Gosford, Katoomba and Wollongong to the Sydney Central Business District,

(c) the largest fare rise of 39 per cent, or $1,056 a year for five-day-a-week train commuters

travelling long distances, namely 55 to 65 kilometres, (d) scrapping free Opal card travel after eight trips,

(e) raising the price of a Gold Opal ticket for seniors from $2.50 to $4, (f) increasing the weekly travel cap of $60 to $64 on 1 July 2016 and then increasing it to

$72 in 2018, and

(g) increasing single journey fares for people in the outer suburbs of Sydney from $15 to $20.

2. That this House notes that the Honourable Andrew Constance MP, Minister for Transport, has

said in response to the IPART recommendations that: (a) ‘What we have seen is the fare box recovery drop below 20 per cent when it comes to

Sydney Trains. That is a lot of taxpayer subsidy.’, and

(b) ‘We’re not ruling anything in or out at this stage.’ 3. That this House calls on the Baird Government to reject the IPART recommendations and

ensure that public transport fares are kept fair in New South Wales—Mrs Maclaren-Jones. (15 minutes)


818. Exhibited Animals Protection Amendment (Prohibitions on Exhibition) Bill 2018: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Pearson: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 25 October 2018)—Mrs Maclaren-Jones. (20 minutes)


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880. Mr Shoebridge to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to ensure that duly elected local councils are able to make submissions about draft district plans for districts in the Greater Sydney Region. (Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (District Plans for Greater Sydney Region) Bill) (Notice given 23 June 2016)

928. Mr Borsak to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend various Acts to establish the Office of the Privacy Commissioner as a separate Public Service agency; and for other purposes. (Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment (Office of the Privacy Commissioner) Bill) (Notice given 23 August 2016)

950. Mr Primrose to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the City of Sydney Act 1988 to restore the system relating to business enrolment and voting at council elections that existed before the enactment of the City of Sydney Amendment (Elections) Act 2014. (City of Sydney Amendment (Restoring Equal Voting Rights) Bill) (Notice given 13 September 2016)

958. Nepean hospital: resumption of adjourned debate (22 September 2016) of the question on the motion of Mr Secord: That this House: (a) notes that the independent Bureau of Health Information reports that as at 30 June 2016, Nepean

Hospital was Sydney’s most under pressure hospital with more than 51.8 per cent of patients waiting longer than four hours in the emergency department and 3037 patients waiting for elective surgery,

(b) expresses disappointment that the Baird Government has only committed $1 million in the

2016-17 Budget towards stage four of Nepean Hospital’s much needed $370 million upgrade, (c) supports the more than 200 residents who attended a community rally outside Nepean Hospital

on 28 August 2016 demanding the Baird Government provide the upgrade to Nepean Hospital, and

(d) commends NSW Labor leader Mr Luke Foley MP for committing to the upgrade—Mrs

Maclaren-Jones. (15 minutes) Debate: 44 minutes remaining.


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997. Mr Khan to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Standard Time Act 1987 to reduce the daylight saving period so that it extends from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in March. (Standard Time Amendment (Daylight Saving Period Reduction) Bill) (Notice given 21 September 2016)

1045. Mr Shoebridge to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to ensure that the Bondi Pavilion site remains in public ownership and is used for community accessible public purposes. (Save Bondi Pavilion Bill) (Notice given 12 October 2016)

1055. Ms Sharpe to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 to transfer certain unused RMS land to the Wolli Creek Regional Park. (National Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Transfer of Land to Wolli Creek Regional Park) Bill) (Notice given 18 October 2016)

*1068. Gaming Machines Amendment (Transparency) Bill 2017: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Field: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 14 September 2017)—Mr Donnelly. (20 minutes)


That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Regulation 2016 in relation to the notification of the Aboriginal Legal Service of protected suspects who are Aboriginal persons or Torres Strait Islanders. (Law Enforcement (Power and Responsibilities) Legislation Amendment (Legal Assistance for Aboriginal Protected Suspects) Bill) (Notice given 16 November 2016)

1206. Mr Shoebridge to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Local Government Act 1993 to provide for the de-amalgamation of certain amalgamated councils, to prohibit the amalgamation of certain councils and to require any further council amalgamations to be approved by referendum. (Local Government Amendment (Council Amalgamations and De-amalgamations) Bill) (Notice given 7 March 2017)


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1213. Penalty rates: resumption of interrupted debate (1 June 2017) of the question on the motion of Mr Mookhey: 1. That this House notes that:

(a) on 23 February 2017, the Fair Work Commission varied seven awards by cutting penalty

rates for Sundays and public holidays, and (b) notwithstanding record low-wage growth, the Fair Work Commission’s decision will cut

the take home pay of an estimated: (i) 153,580 workers in Western Sydney, (ii) 23,511 workers on the Central Coast, (iii) 22,631 workers in the Far West and Central West, (iv) 24,733 workers in the Riverina, (v) 38,011 workers on the North Coast, by up to $77 per week.

2. That this House notes that even though the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Luke Foley MP, the

Premier of Queensland, the Victorian, ACT and South Australian Governments, the Federal Opposition, and the Leaders of the Opposition in Western Australia and Tasmania made submissions defending Sunday penalty rates, nether Premier the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, as Minister for Industrial Relations, or the Government made any submissions to save Sunday penalty rates.

3. That this House:

(a) calls on the Premier to explain her decision not to make a submission to the Fair Work

Commission to save Sunday penalty rates, (b) supports the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party’s bill to overturn the Fair Work

Commission decision, and (c) calls on the Premier to make a submission to the Fair Work Commission regarding

transitional arrangements, and any future penalty reviews—Mr Mallard speaking. (4 minutes)


1221. Mr Buckingham to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Mining Act 1992 to phase out mining for thermal coal over a 10-year period so as to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change. (Mining Amendment (Climate Protection—Phasing Out of Coal Mining) Bill) (Notice given 7 March 2017)

*1267. Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Waste Incinerator Facilities—Residential Exclusion Zones) Bill 2017: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Buckingham: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 23 November 2017)—Mrs Maclaren-Jones. (20 minutes)


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1279. Mr Searle to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 and the Anti-

Discrimination Act 1977 to make further provision with respect to racial or certain other vilification. (Crimes and Anti-Discrimination Legislation Amendment (Vilification) Bill) (Notice given 4 April 2017)

1280. Mr Searle to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to provide civil remedies for serious invasions of privacy; and to confer jurisdiction on the Privacy Commissioner and the Civil and Administrative Tribunal to deal with serious invasions of privacy. (Civil Remedies for Serious Invasions of Privacy Bill) (Notice given 4 April 2017)

*1283. Public Health Amendment (Vaccination of Children Attending Child Care Facilities) Bill 2017: resumption of the adjourned debate (4 May 2017) of the question on the motion of Mr Secord: That this bill be now read a second time—Mrs Maclaren-Jones. (20 minutes)

1299. Mr Primrose to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Local Government Act 1993 to disqualify a person who was appointed as an administrator of a council from holding civic office on that council. (Local Government Amendment (Disqualification of Administrators from Civic Office) Bill) (Notice given 6 April 2017)

*1320. Forestry Amendment (Public Enforcement Rights) Bill 2017: resumption of the interrupted debate (27 September 2018) of the question on the motion of Ms Walker: That this bill be now read a second time—Mr Brown speaking. (13 minutes)

*1411. Combat Sports Amendment (Referee’s Duty to Stop Contest) Bill 2017: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Ms Voltz: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 23 November 2017)—Mrs Maclaren-Jones. (20 minutes)

1456. Mr Searle to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to provide for the medicinal use of cannabis; to amend the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 and the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966; and for other purposes.

(Public Health (Medicinal Cannabis) Bill (No 2))

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1496. TAFE funding: resumption of the adjourned debated (22 June 2017) of the question on the motion of Ms Voltz:

1. That this House notes that:

(a) the continued decimation of TAFE under the Berejiklian Government with budget documents confirming that a further $105 million was cut from the TAFE recurrent budget and $30.4 million from the capital funding,

(b) there are now 63,000 fewer enrolments in our TAFE colleges since 2012, (c) 5,689 teachers and support staff have been sacked since 2012, (d) recurrent expenditure on education has fallen to 20.3 per cent of the state budget, and (e) with skills shortages at crisis levels across many industries, the Berejiklian Government

has shown a complete disregard for vocational education and the future workforce of New South Wales.

2. That this House calls on the Berejiklian Government to immediately reverse these cuts and

reinvest to reverse the damage done to TAFE since 2012—Mr MacDonald speaking. (9 minutes remaining)

Debate: 52 minutes remaining.

1521. Ms Voltz to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to establish the right of persons who are terminally ill to request assistance from medically qualified persons to voluntarily end their own lives; and for related purposes. (Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill) (This bill is co-sponsored by Mr Khan, Dr Faruqi and Ms Voltz) (Notice given 8 August 2017)

*1531. Animal Research Amendment (Reduction in Deaths of Dogs and Cats Used for Research) Bill 2018: resumption of the adjourned debate (27 September 2018) of the question on the motion of Mr Pearson: That this bill be now read a second time—Mrs Maclaren-Jones. (20 minutes).

*1566. Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Addressing Climate Change) Bill 2017 Local Government Amendment (Climate Change) Bill 2017 Preservation of Trees and Public Open Space (Miscellaneous Legislation Amendment) Bill 2017

Resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Shoebridge: That these bills be now read the second time (5 calendar days from 21 September 2017)—Mrs Maclaren-Jones. (20 minutes)

1572. Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day: resumption of the adjourned debate (14 September 2017) of the question on the motion of Mr Green:


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(b) Australia has undertaken international obligations to take all appropriate legislative, administrative, social and educational measures to protect children from sexual abuse and other forms of abuse, including measures for the prevention, identification, reporting, referral, investigation, treatment and follow up of incidents of child abuse,

(c) Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day is an annual day that raises awareness about protecting

children from child sexual assault, (d) White Balloon Day was acknowledged on Friday 8 September 2017 and is a highlight of

Child Protection Week from 3 to 9 September 2017, (e) for 21 years, White Balloon Day has helped educate the community about preventing this

crime, whilst also helping to raise funds for Bravehearts’ essential counselling and education programs,

(f) White Balloon Day is Australia’s largest and longest-running child protection campaign

dedicated to the prevention of child sexual assault, and (g) further details are available on the website: whiteballoonday.com.au.

2. That this House notes that members of the community can raise awareness about the prevention

of child sexual assault and show that they care about protecting Australian children by:

(a) taking part in a White Balloon Day event,

(b) arranging a fundraising event, (c) participating in a virtual balloon race, (d) taking part in the national chalk art project, (e) buying merchandise, and (f) engaging with the 2017 social media campaign #WhoRUprotecting?—Mr Franklin

speaking. (8 minutes remaining) Debate: 1 hour and 26 minutes remaining.

*1599. Animal Protection and Crimes Legislation Amendment (Reporting Animal Cruelty and Protection of Animal Enterprises) Bill 2018: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 8 March 2018)—Mrs Maclaren-Jones (20 minutes).

1605. Mr Borsak to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 to provide exemptions from that Act for persons who hold religious beliefs concerning the nature of marriage and to amend the Education Act 1990 to ensure that the religious and moral convictions of parents are respected by the State in providing education to their children. (Anti-Discrimination and Education Legislation Amendment (Protection of Religious and Moral Beliefs and Convictions) Bill) (Notice given 19 September 2017)


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That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Workers Compensation Act 1987 to continue weekly compensation payments for workers who are unable to return to work; and for other purposes. (Workers Compensation Amendment (Continuation of Weekly Compensation for Permanent Impairment) Bill)

(Notice given 16 November 2017) *1812. Defend TAFE Bill 2018: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Ms

Walker: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 17 May 2018)—Mrs Maclaren-Jones. (20 minutes)

*1870. Medicinal Cannabis (Compassionate Access) Bill 2018: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Searle: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 15 February 2018)—Mrs Maclaren-Jones. (20 minutes)

1871. Mr Secord to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Act 1957 to enable the Minister to direct a water supply authority to fluoridate its water supply; and for other purposes. (Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Amendment (Community Water Protection) Bill)

(Notice given 13 February 2018)

*1922. Wyong Special Area (Protection) Bill 2018: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on

the motion of Mr Searle: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 8 March 2018)—Mrs Maclaren-Jones (20 minutes)


That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Road Rules 2014 to introduce a 40km/h speed limit in areas where emergency services workers and police are working on or near a road.

(Road Rules Amendment (Protection for Police and Emergency Services) Bill) (Notice given 6 March 2018) 1970. Ombudsman—Take note of report: resumption of the adjourned debate (8 March 2018) of the

question on the motion of Mr Veitch: That the House take note of a report of the Ombudsman entitled “Correcting the record: Investigations into water compliance and enforcement 2007-17”, dated 8 March 2018—Mr Veitch speaking. (10 minutes remaining) Debate: 1 hour remaining.

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That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Anti-Disrimination Act 1977 to prohibit discrimination on the ground of a person’s religious beliefs or religious activities and to prohibit public authorities and officials from subjecting faith-based institutions to detrimental treatment on the ground of faith; and for other purposes. (Anti-Discrimination Amendment (Religious Beliefs and Religious Activities) Bill) (Notice given 10 April 2018)

2025. Live animal export industry: resumption of the adjourned debate (7 June 2018) of the question on the motion of Mr Pearson: 1. That this House condemns the live animal export industry which has a forty year history of

systemic animal cruelty causing suffering and death. 2. That this House notes that the recent Animals Australia expose of the extreme suffering of sheep

confined on the Awassi Express by Emanuel Exports, highlights the ongoing national scandal of animal cruelty by the live export industry being:

(a) animals starving to death from inanition, (b) animals dying from over-crowding, causing inability to access food and water,

(c) animals dying of heat stress from high temperatures due to climatic extremes,

(d) animals forced to stand in their own excrement for periods of up to a month, causing

respiratory distress and blindness from ammonia fumes, and (e) multiple and persistent breaches of Australian animal welfare laws.

3. That this House congratulates Faisal Ullah, the Awassi Express assistant navigator, for

performing a brave and merciful act of public service by recording the scenes of misery and suffering of sheep aboard the ship.

4 That this House calls upon the Minister for Primary Industries, the Honourable Niall Blair to

meet with the federal Minister for Agriculture to convey this House’s deep disgust at the continued breaches of Australian animal cruelty laws and to advocate for a ban on live animal exports.

5. That this House call on the Government to prohibit the land transport of animals to New South

Wales ports, or other States, for the purpose of boarding onto live export ships—Mrs Maclaren-Jones (15 minutes)

Debate: 1 hour 12 minutes remaining.

2076. Mr Khan to move—

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Public Health Act 2010 to provide for safe access zones around reproductive health clinics at which abortions are provided.

(Public Health Amendment (Safe Access to Reproductive Health Clinics) Bill) (This bill is co-sponsored by Mr Khan and Ms Sharpe) (Notice given 1 May 2018)


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2142. Central Coast Food Futures Forum: resumption of the adjourned debate (18 October 2018) of the question on the motion of Mr Martin: 1. That this House notes that:

(a) on Thursday 26 April 2018 the Central Coast Food Futures Forum was held at Mingara Recreation Club at Tumbi Umbi,

(b) the event was part of the Central Coast Food Innovation initiative which aims to grow the

food industry of the Central Coast,

(c) the food industry in New South Wales contributes $113 billion to the economy, which represented 24 per cent of state GDP last year and is composed of 55,000 businesses across New South Wales,

(d) the Central Coast Food Innovation Initiative has six strategic regional initiatives to

support this aim: (i) development of a world-leading Food Innovation Centre, (ii) business development and attraction projects including establishment of supply

chain partnerships, formation of transport and logistics hubs, and creation of tourism and hospitality venues,

(iii) enhancement of research and development capabilities, (iv) skill development in this sector, (v) creation and positioning of the Central Coast as a Food Destination, (vi) focus on nutrition and welfare, and

(e) a number of the goals of the food innovation initiative has been included in the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036.

2. That this House congratulates Regional Development Australia Central Coast, Central Coast Industry Connect, the University of Newcastle, the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources, regional industry groups and regional stakeholders from industry, education and Government on this important strategic regional initiative to drive economic growth on the Central Coast—Mrs Maclaren-Jones speaking. (5 minutes remaining)

Debate: 1 hr 31 minutes remaining.

*2160. Anti-Discrimination Amendment (Religious Freedoms) Bill 2018: resumption of the adjourned debate (20 September 2018) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That this bill be now read a second time—Mrs Maclaren-Jones. (20 minutes)

2305. Mr Field to move— That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to develop and provide for the publication of measures that indicate the wellbeing of people, communities and ecosystems in the State. (Wellbeing Indicators Bill) (Notice given 6 June 2018)


1. That this House notes the recent decision made by the Fair Work Commission to increase the national minimum wage by 3.5 per cent, taking it to $18.93 per hour.


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2. That this House acknowledges that in supporting all wage increases for workers, particularly those on a minimum wage, we must be pragmatic in acknowledging it will make little to no difference to the suffering of families in New South Wales who have already endured eight long years of rising costs such as:

(a) power bills soaring by 60 per cent under this Government and up to 20 per cent under the

current Premier, (b) a reintroduction of the M4 toll hitting motorists with a $2,000 tax on Western Sydney,

and (c) record low wage growth that is not enough to guarantee workers a living wage.


(a) most low income families will have next to no opportunity of owning a house as all of their income goes to either paying bills or paying rent,

(b) on average approximately 41.2 per cent of monthly household expenses in Sydney is

allocated to rent alone, and (c) lower income families are struggling significantly with meeting the daily demands of the

rising cost of living, and are overall barely able to make ends meet.

(Notice given 7 June 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 180)

2320. Mr Field to move—

1. That this House notes that: (a) World Oceans Day will take place on Friday, 8 June, a day for recognising the unique

natural beauty and significant contribution of our oceans and marine life to the planet, (b) the theme for this year’s World Oceans Day is preventing plastic pollution and

encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean, (c) experts warn that at current rates of pollution there will be more plastic in the ocean than

fish by 2050, and (d) there is currently a serious plastic pollution incident taking place in New South Wales

with large amounts of plastic debris from shipping containers lost overboard now washing up on beaches around Port Stephens, and this marine plastic pollution poses a deadly risk to marine life including whales and dolphins and the special environment of the Port Stephens Marine Park.

2. That this House calls on the Government to:

(a) commit to greater action on reducing plastic waste and introduce new laws that put an

end to single use plastics, especially plastic bags, straws and bottles, and (b) fast-track the marine plastic pollution clean-up efforts in the ocean, Port Stephens Marine

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1. That this House notes that the Berejiklian Government will knock down the Moore Park Stadium this year.

2. That this House expresses its concern that: (a) Tweed Hospital will not be completed until 2025,

(b) Liverpool health and academic precinct will not be completed until 2026, (c) Westmead Hospital redevelopment stage one will not be completed until 2025, (d) Randwick Hospital expansion will not be completed until 2025, (e) Maitland Hospital will not be completed until 2024, (f) Campbelltown Hospital redevelopment will not be completed until 2024, (g) Nepean Hospital redevelopment will not be completed until 2023, (h) Concord Hospital upgrade will not be completed until 2023, (i) Macksville Hospital redevelopment will not be completed until 2022, (j) Shellharbour Hospital redevelopment will not be completed until 2022, (k) Wagga Wagga Base Hospital redevelopment will not be completed until 2022, (l) Cooma Hospital redevelopment will not be completed until 2021, (m) Manning Base (Taree) Hospital redevelopment will not be completed until 2021, (n) Blacktown-Mt Druitt hospital redevelopments stages one and two will not be completed

until 2021, (o) Dubbo Hospital – stages three and four will not be completed until 2021, (p) Goulburn Hospital redevelopment will not be completed until 2021, and (q) Hornsby Hospital redevelopments – stages one and two will not be completed until 2021.



1. That this House condemns: (a) the Berejiklian Government for its 2018 Budget which continues to put stadiums before

schools and hospitals, and (b) the Berejiklian Government for eight budgets which have seen cuts to health and

education as well as massive cost of living increases including a 60 per cent increase to electricity prices since 2011 and a new toll on the M4.


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2. That the House notes that Berejiklian Government predictions that wages would increase by almost 3 per cent in 2017-2018 were not met, and that the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia has said that low wage growth is threatening our “shared sense of prosperity”.


2331. Ms Walker to move— That this House: (a) recognises the achievement of the Ballina Hospital Auxiliary in raising considerable funds to

purchase equipment for the renal unit which would be difficult to acquire through normal hospital purchasing procedures,

(b) commends the Auxiliary for its raising of $81,700 so far this financial year, and (c) congratulates the group on its success in organising its annual craft fair, which this year will

feature more than 50 exhibitors with a range of arts and crafts.


2334. United Nations’ World Refugee Day and Australian refugee policies: resumption of the adjourned debate (21 June 2018) of the question on the motion of Dr Faruqi:


(a) the United Nations’ World Refugee Day is observed on June 20 each year, (b) this event honours the bravery and determination of those who are forced to flee their

homeland under threat of persecution, conflict and violence, (c) we are witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record, and according to the

UNHCR, over 65 million people have been forced from their homes, more than 21 million people are refugees and half are under the age of 18,

(d) every minute, 20 people leave everything behind to flee war, persecution or terror, (e) Australia is a signatory to the United Nations’ Refugee Convention which sets out the

rights of refugees, (f) there have been three deaths by suicide on Manus Island in the past 12 months, and (g) the Australian Government is still holding 142 children on Nauru.

2. That this House condemns Australia’s disregard for the Refugee Convention and recognises that

international organisations, including the United Nations and Amnesty International, have declared Australia in violation of international laws for its treatment of asylum seekers.

3. That this House calls on the Australian Government to end the cruel treatment of refugees, shut

down offshore detention centres and relocate all detained refugees to Australia. 4. That this House calls on the New South Wales Government to:

(a) recognise the plight of refugees and the need to welcome people fleeing persecution and seeking asylum to Australia,

(b) recognise the serious harm being done to refugees and intervene to protect the basic

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(c) provide funding and full support to resettle the refugees in New South Wales—Mrs

Maclaren-Jones. (15 minutes)

Debate: 1 hour 46 minutes remaining.

2337. Mr Pearson to move—

1. That this House congratulates President and Chief Executive Marco Bizzarri of the fashion house Gucci for announcing that the company will no longer use animal fur, commencing from its spring summer 2018 collection.


(a) Gucci will no longer create fashion items from animals either bred or caught for fur, including mink, coyote, raccoon dog, fox, rabbit, and karakul sheep, and

(b) Gucci joins many other leading fashion brands and retailers such as Zara, Armani, Hugo

Boss, Lee, Yoox Net-a-Porter, Wrangler and Stella McCartney that have already become fur-free.

3. That this House encourages other fashion houses such as Burberry, Dior, Valentino and Yves St

Laurent to cease using animal furs in their products.


2343. Ms Voltz to move— 1. That this House notes that: (a) the Berejiklian Government’s plans for the relocation of the Powerhouse Museum

involves the planned demolition of Willlow Grove and St George’s Terrace, (b) both buildings are listed on either state or local heritage registers and are significant

historical sites, (c) Willow Grove was built in 1870 and is significant for its historical, aesthetic and

representative features, and (d) St George’s Terrace, located nearby on the corner of Phillip St and Wilde Ave

Parramatta, is a complete row of seven heritage terrace houses dating back to 1881. 2. That this House further notes that: (a) no community consultation has been undertaken before the decision to demolish was

made, (b) the public only discovered the Government’s planned destruction of these buildings as a

result of the forced release of the Powerhouse Final Business Case under a Standing Order of this House,

(c) despite the Powerhouse Final Business Case providing an option where both buildings

remain intact and incorporated into the museum site, this is not the Government’s preferred option,


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(d) the plan to demolish these buildings completely disregards Parramatta City Council’s Cultural Plan which aims to celebrate Parramatta’s history and open up the riverside for public use, and

(e) much like the destruction of the Parramatta War Memorial Pool, the Government’s secret

plans again include the destruction of important community and heritage assets. 3. That this House condemns the Berejiklian Government for its lack of regard for Parramatta’s

significant heritage and the community’s wishes to preserve both Willow Grove and St George’s Terrace.

4. That this House calls on the Premier to immediately commit to preserving both of these heritage

sites from demolition. (Notice given 20 June 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 182)

2344. Mr Shoebridge to move— 1. That this House notes that:

(a) 20 June 2018 is World Refugee Day, and (b) around the world an estimated 68.5 million children, women and men have fled their

homes because of violence and intolerance. 2. That this House recognises that:

(a) 70 years ago around 957,000 Palestinian people, or around 66 per cent of the total population in Palestine were dispossessed from their country,

(b) current estimates of the number of Palestinian refugees globally range from around 5.9

million to 7.2 million, and (c) the ongoing dispossession and exile of the Palestinian people is an unresolved global

injustice. 3. That this House acknowledges the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees

around the world.

(Notice given 20 June 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 182) 2346. Mr Primrose to move—

That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 28 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents in the possession, custody or control of the Premier, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Treasurer, NSW Treasury, and the Minister for Local Government:

(a) the final report of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal entitled “Review of the

Local Government Rating System”, presented to the Government in December 2016, (b) the final report of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal entitled “Review of

reporting and compliance burdens on Local Government”, presented to the Government in April 2016,

(c) any advice prepared or provided relating to the final reports listed in paragraphs (a) and (b), and


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(d) any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a result of this order of the House.


2351. Mrs Maclaren-Jones to move—

1. That this House commends the Berejiklian/Barilaro Government for the 2018-2019 Budget

providing a strong economy for the people of New South Wales. 2. That this House notes:

(a) the New South Wales Budget has provided support to ease the cost of living pressures by providing a wide range of economic initiatives to drive down cost pressures,

(b) the Budget is delivering a better transport system with thousands of extra bus and train

services and major rail and road projects to decrease transport times and congestion, (c) the creation and implementation of more local doctors, nurses, teachers and police to

create safer communities and deliver key services in New South Wales, and (d) the additional 2,000 extra classrooms and 100,000 fee-free apprenticeships being created

through the Budget to accommodate for the future of our state. 3. That this House commends the Berejiklian/Barilaro Government on delivering a wide variety of

policy initiatives to support the people of New South Wales. (Notice given 20 June 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 182)


1. That this House congratulates the Berejiklian-Barilaro Government for the unprecedented

expenditure on health in the 2018-2019 Budget. 2. That this House commends that:

(a) more than $2.3 billion will be invested in capital, in addition to the $23 billion in

recurrent spending over the coming year, (b) the New South Wales Liberals and Nationals have invested more in health than any

previous Government, (c) the 2018-19 budget delivers an additional 1,370 health staff, boosting the level of

frontline clinical and clinical support staff to over 105,000, and (d) there will be a vital $2.1 billion in funding dedicated to mental health services.

3. That this House welcomes the extensive funding committed in the 2018-2019 budget for capital

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2354. Mr Farlow to move— 1. That this House notes that:

(a) 21 June 2018 marks the fourth International Day of Yoga across the world, and (b) the Consulate General of India Mr Shri B. Vanlalvawna hosted a celebration marking the

milestone in Sydney on 8 June 2018 in which a number of special guests attended including the Honourable Scott Farlow MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier.


(a) the United Nations passed a resolution to declare June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in December 2014, supported by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi MP,

(b) International Yoga Day highlights the important role healthy living plays in the

realisation of Sustainable Development Goals, (c) yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India,

symbolising the union of body and consciousness and today it is practised in various forms around the world, and

(d) currently over 140,000 residents of New South Wales as well as thousands of other

Australians have Indian ancestry, with many valuing the practice of yoga in its many forms for spiritual, mental and physical health.

3. That this House acknowledges the significance of yoga and its practice in many cultures

worldwide and for its sustainable and binding nature. (Notice given 21 June 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 183)


(a) on 8 June 2018 the Exhibition of Creative Products Inherited from the Palace Museum hosted by the China Cultural Centre Sydney and Network of International Culturalink Entities held its opening ceremony in Sydney, and

(b) a number of special guests and attendees were present at the event including Mr Gu

Xiaojie, Consul General of China, Counsellor Miao Changxia, Councillor Simon Zhou, City of Ryde, Councillor Robert Kok, City of Sydney, Mr Liu Hongge, Deputy Director of Network of International Culturalink Entities, Mr Chen Shuang, Director, China Cultural Centre in Sydney as well as the Honourable Scott Farlow MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier.


(a) the Palace Museum is regarded as one of the five most prestigious museums worldwide and the exceptional quality of its art collection bears testimony to the imperial court culture from the fourteenth to the early twentieth century,

(b) the Palace Museum has tapped into the profusion of elements from the imperial court

culture of the Ming and the Qing dynasties and presents the Forbidden City’s architecture, the Museum's art collection, and stories of its past and present in the form of creatively designed cultural products that appeal to younger consumers, and


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(c) as a non-profit museum, the Palace Museum primarily develops these products for the purpose of meeting public demand for a deeper understanding of traditional culture and disseminating the Museum’s culture and Chinese culture in general.

3. That this House acknowledges the tireless efforts and work conducted by members of the China

Cultural Centre Sydney and Network of International Culturalink Entities in organising and launching such an important event in Sydney.



(a) on 14 June 2018 the Deaf Society held the launch event for its new online hub Hear Space at the Australian Hearing Hub, Macquarie University Sydney, and

(b) a number of attendees were present at the event including CEO Ms Leonie Jackson,

Directors Mr David Atkinson, Mr Evan Kidd, Mr Michael Boneham, Ms Kashveera Chnaderjith, Mr Vince Lam and Ms Sarahjane Thompson, as well as the Honourable Ray Williams MP, Minister for Multiculturalism and Disability Services represented by the Honourable Scott Farlow MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier.


(a) the Deaf Society is a charitable organisation established in 1913 that provides specialist services for deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing people and their families to give them equal access to life’s opportunities,

(b) Hear Space will be an online platform to support people who are hard of hearing and will

connect users with the information and services they need to live the best life with hearing loss, and

(c) over three million or 14 per cent of Australians are affected by some degree of hearing

loss and this figure is expected to rise by 2050 to affect nearly 25 per cent of the Australian population.

3. That this House acknowledges the tireless efforts and work conducted by members of the Deaf

Society particularly Chairperson Mr Brian Halse, CEO Ms Leonie Jackson, and Directors Mr David Atkinson, Mr Evan Kidd, Mr Michael Boneham, Ms Kashveera Chnaderjith, Mr Vince Lam and Ms Sarahjane Thompson.


2357. Mr Secord to move— 1. That this House notes that the Minister for the Arts and Leader of the Government in the

Legislative Council:

(a) misled the House on 7 March 2018 on the genuine cost of the MAAS Fashion Ball 2018 by claiming that: (i) the Ball provided $70,000 in donations, whereas a freedom of information request

by ABC Arts correspondent Michaela Boland revealed that the Government spent $215,000 on hosting the event,

(ii) all beverages at the allegedly cocaine-fuelled event “were not paid for by taxpayers”,


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(b) bungled the move of the Powerhouse Museum to Parramatta by creating a cloak of secrecy over the project and allowing costs to spiral out of control, costing New South Wales taxpayers more than $1.1 billion,

(c) spent $190,000 on the one-day Arts 2025 Summit for the Minister for the Arts and the

Premier, (d) redirected funds away from small and medium-sized arts organisations to a larger one,

resulting in more than 60 arts groups publicly criticising the NSW Arts and Cultural Fund because only six applications were approved out of a pool of 222, representing the smallest success rate of applications at a mere 2.7 per cent, compared to the usual application success rate of between 15 to 20 per cent, and

(e) oversaw the approval of only six applications under the NSW Arts and Cultural Fund,

where four were located in the central business district, while one was located in Western Sydney and only one was located in regional New South Wales.

2. That this House condemns the Minister for the Arts and Leader of the Government in the

Legislative Council for his mismanagement and maladministration of the arts portfolio in New South Wales.

3. That this House questions the priorities of the Government and its imbalance in arts funding, noting that more than $600 million is being spent on the arts within a three kilometre radius of the central business district, while only $25 million is being spent in rural and regional areas as part of the so-called Regional Cultural Fund.

(Notice given 14 August 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 184)

2360. Mr Veitch to move— That this House calls on the Minister for Primary Industries to advocate for a new Inter Governmental Agreement of Drought Reform between the State and Federal Governments as a matter of urgency. (Notice given 14 August 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 184)

2361. Mr Buckingham to move— 1. That this House notes that 100 per cent of New South Wales is currently classified as in drought

which is having a very serious impact on farmers who are having to make difficult decisions about grazing sown crops or destocking as feed supplies dry up.

2. That this House supports the Government’s recent increases to Emergency Drought Relief to

assist farmers and regional communities. 3. That this House notes that:

(a) scientists predict that climate change will make drought conditions in New South Wales

worse, and (b) climate change is projected to significantly increase the intensity and length of future

droughts, with decreases in winter and spring rainfall and an increase in the intensity and frequency of hot days and heatwaves,

4. That this House notes:

(a) the failure of the Government to address the fundamental issue of climate change and our

contribution to it, especially through the export of coal,


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(b) the failure of the Government to adequately plan for the foreseeable impacts of climate change on farmers and regional communities such as changed weather patterns, prolonged droughts, southward migration of pests, reduced crop yields and migration from regional communities to escape heat waves, and

(c) these failures will lead to increased pain and costs for farmers in the future and result in

further support for farmers and regional communities being required. (Notice given 14 August 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 184)


1. That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 7 days of the date

of passing of this resolution the following documents in the possession, custody or control of the Minister for Police, NSW Police Force, or the NSW Department of Justice:

(a) any documents which disclose:

(i) the total number of Commissioner’s Firearms Permits issued under section 28(g) of the Firearms Act 1996 in each calendar year since 2013,

(ii) the total number of applications for Commissioner’s Firearms Permits under section 28(g) of the Firearms Act 1996 refused in each calendar year since 2013,

(iii) the legitimate reasons for each Commissioner’s Firearms Permit issued under section 28(g) of the Firearms Act 1996 in each calendar year since 2013,

(iv) the reasons for each Commissioner’s Firearms Permit application under section 28(g) of the Firearms Act 1996 refused in each calendar year since 2013,

(v) the grounds relied upon for assessing and either approving or refusing applications for Commissioner’s Firearms Permits under section 28(g) of the Firearms Act 1996,

(b) all documents created between 1 January 2017 and 5 July 2018 relating to any

applications for firearms permits or licences by John Edwards who committed the offence of homicide using a firearm on or about 5 July 2018, and

(c) any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House

created as a result of this order of the House. 2. That documents returned to this order in response to paragraph (a) be redacted to remove any

identifying personal details of Commissioner’s Firearms Permits applicants.


2369. Mr Veitch to move— That this House:

(a) notes the importance of proper cabinet process as an underpinning principle of the Westminster

System, (b) notes that on 25 July 2018 the Members for Upper Hunter and Northern Tablelands issued press

releases calling for more action on drought by their own Government, (c) notes the article in The Australian newspaper dated 7 August 2018 that alleged the Deputy

Premier had “authorised five Nationals MPs to come out publicly to say there should be more drought relief”,


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(d) notes the public concerns of the Minister for Primary Industries over the issuing of those media releases in relation to proper cabinet processes, and

(e) shares the Minister for Primary Industries’ disappointment whenever proper cabinet processes

are not followed. (Notice given 14 August 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 184)

2370. Mr Green to move—

1. This House notes that:

(a) across Australia there are 90 sites under-investigation for elevated levels of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances or PFAS,

(b) every state has been affected by this chemical, with New South Wales in particular host

to a large number of sites, (c) sites in New South Wales include RAAF Base Williamstown, HMAS Albatross, RAAF

Base Richmond, RAAF Base Wagga and Holsworthy Barracks, (d) PFAS are toxic, resistant to degradation, bio-accumulate in food chains and have along

half- life in humans, (e) according to NSW Fire & Rescue, in Australia there are no clear guidelines for safe

concentrations of PFAS in human blood or in the environment, and (f) PFAS are a growing area of public interest, with particular concern of their ability to

cause harm to human health. 2. That this House call on the Government to ban the use of PFAS across our state. (Notice given 14 August 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 184)

2371. Mr Clarke to move—


(a) on Thursday 14 June 2018 a celebration of Russia Day hosted by Mr Sergey Shipilov, Consul-General of the Russian Federation in Sydney, was held at the Consulate of the Russian Federation, Woollahra and attended by over 250 guests,

(b) Russia Day celebrates the formal adoption on 12 June 1990 of the Declaration of the

Russian Federation’s Sovereignty and Independence as a result of the dissolution of the Soviet Union and its proclamation of a new national flag, national anthem and national symbol, and

(c) those who attended as guests included: (i) His Excellency Mr Grigory Logvinov, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to

Australia, (ii) Reverend Father Samuel Vishnevsky, Russian Orthodox Church, (iii) Reverend Father Nikita Chemodakov, Russian Orthodox Church, (iv) members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps, (v) Councillor John Wakefield, Mayor of Waverley Council, (vi) the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice and Mrs

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(viii) Dr Frank Alafaci, Associate Professor at UBSC Sydney and President of the Asian Australian Business Council,

(ix) Mr Albert Vella OAM, President, New South Wales Federation of Community Language Schools,

(x) Mr Nicholas Maksymow, Director, Russian Resurrection Film Festival, Sydney, (xi) Mr Vladimir Kuzmin representing “Unification” (Russian language community

newspaper in Australia), (xii) representatives of various Russian-Australian cultural, social and religious

organisations. 2. That this House:

(a) extends greetings and best wishes to the people of the Russian Federation and the Russian-Australian community on the occasion of Russia Day 2018, and

(b) commends the Russian-Australian community for its ongoing positive contribution to the

cultural, social and economic life of our state. (Notice given 14 August 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 184)



(a) only six arts projects out of 222 arts projects have been funded in the latest round of the NSW Arts and Cultural Projects fund, a success rate of only 2.7 per cent, while the usual success rate is between 15 to 20 per cent,

(b) of the successful grants, only one was from Western Sydney and one from regional New

South Wales, and (c) New South Wales spends only $18 per capita on arts and culture funding while Victoria

spends $31 per capita and Queensland spends $23 per capita.

2. That this House calls on the Government to acknowledge and respect the vital importance of arts and culture to New South Wales, and increase arts funding as a matter of urgency.


*2378. (Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Amendment (Marine Plastics Reduction) Bill 2018: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Field: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 16 August 2018)—Mr Donnelly. (20 minutes)

2380. Mr Veitch to move—

That this House notes: (a) the article which appeared in The Daily Telegraph on 17 October 2007, which noted “business

owner John Barilaro is a self-confessed Liberal tragic”, (b) an article in The Australian on the same day referred to the former Prime Minister Mr Howard

meeting workers and management at Mr Barilaro’s Ryleho Home Solution “where the boss is a solid Liberal voter”,

(c) that the online Macmillan dictionary defines tragic as “someone whose interest in a particular

activity is so strong that other people find it strange or silly”, and

https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/particular_1

https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/activity

https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/strong

https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/people_1

https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/strange_1

https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/silly_1


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(d) media reports that the Deputy Premier, John Barilaro, threatened to resign if his National Party colleagues continued to push to run in the Wagga Wagga by-election instead of the NSW Liberals.


2389. Ms Walker to move—

1. That this House notes that: (a) this Government’s North Coast Regional Plan identifies Tweed Heads as a regional city

and locates the growth precinct for health services at the current Tweed Hospital locality, (b) in March 2017, less than three months before the announcement of the new hospital,

there was no mention of the new development in the region’s Local Health District board meeting, and the minutes note that they were awaiting formal confirmation of fully funding the redevelopment of the existing Tweed Heads Hospital, and

(c) the Government’s proposed site for the new hospital, in Cudgen, is an area of state-

significant farmland and important for food production. 2. That this House calls on the Government to redevelop the new Tweed Hospital on the existing

Tweed Heads Hospital site, which is close to the population that needs it and will not needlessly destroy state-significant farmland.




(a) on 15 August 2018, the National Tertiary Education Union has called a half-day strike at the University of Newcastle, and

(b) the strike has strong support from academics, administrative staff, students and the

community, and is in response to a reduction in conditions and protections for staff, and an increase of reliance on casual and contract staff.

2. That this House:

(a) stands in solidarity with striking workers from the University of Newcastle, (b) acknowledges the importance of a fair workplace for University of Newcastle staff and

notes that staff working conditions are student learning conditions, and (c) supports the right of working people to strike and organise to protect their collective

interests. (Notice given 15 August 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 185)


1. That this House notes Homelessness NSW has issued its State Election Platform 2018-2019. 2. That this House notes that this platform calls for:


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(a) an Affordable Housing Strategy that includes the delivery of 5,000 new social housing dwellings a year until 2026,

(b) a 10 year plan to end homelessness that includes no exits into homelessness, systemic

funding of supportive housing approaches, a focus on ending inner city homelessness and a focus on prevention particularly for young people and women and children experiencing domestic and family violence, and

(c) enhancements to the Specialist Homelessness System that addresses gaps created by the

Going Home Staying Home reforms. 3. That this House acknowledges that homelessness has now reached a crisis point in New South

Wales and urgent attention to the matter must be made a policy priority for the Government. 4. That this House recognises that the so called “NSW Homelessness Strategy” in this year's

budget has been slammed by the peak bodies for the mere $15 million additional per annum in new investment from the Government that will not see a reduction in the record number of people experiencing homelessness.

(Notice given 15 August 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 185) 2396. Mr Shoebridge to move—

That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 7 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents in the possession, custody or control of the Premier, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Treasurer, NSW Treasury, and the Minister for Local Government:

(a) the final report of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal entitled “Review of the

Local Government Rating System”, presented to the Government in December 2016, and (b) any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a

result of this order of the House. (Notice given 15 August 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 185)

2429. Ms Voltz to move—

1. That this House notes that in the seat of East Hills:

(a) the Government approved grants to convicted drug money launderer Carl Trad, through the Australian Christian Multicultural Society, for the amounts of $28,000 and $10,000 under the Community Building Partnership Scheme,

(b) Mr Carl Trad appeared in numerous media stories during the 2015 campaign with the

Member for East Hills, Glenn Brookes, (c) the Member for East Hills, Glenn Brookes, also appeared in campaign photos with

members of the Lu’a Samoa organisation who were also approved a Community Building Partnership Grant for $20,000, although the school for which the grant was applied knew nothing of the grant, with the Treasurer of Lu’a Samoa later noting that he applied for the grant on behalf of the Member for East Hills and stated “I didn’t know anything about it until Brookes contacted me and asked if we could assist the school because the principal had approached him”,

(d) despite his conviction as a drug money launderer Mr Carl Trad still received $10,000 of

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(e) Mr Trad and the Australian Christian Multicultural Society has been unable to acquit where the money from the $10,000 grant was spent, and

(f) despite being asked six Questions on Notice since 21 February 2017, the Government has

refused to provide any advice to satisfy the public that the monies received by Mr Carl Trad have been either repaid or that any legal action has been taken to recover these public funds.

2. That this House calls on the Premier to provide to this House in writing the following

information:

(a) whether the $10,000 has been repaid to the Government by Mr Carl Trad and if so on what date,

(b) if the $10,000 has not been repaid what legal action has the Government undertaken to

recover this money and on what date was legal action implemented, and

(c) whether the Government has taken any action to refer the awarding of grants in the seat of East Hills to the ICAC.



(a) on 4 July 2018 the Scottish Australian Heritage Council hosted its annual Tartan Day Luncheon in Parliament House, Sydney, and

(b) a number of guests attended the event including the Honourable Grant Guthrie Davidson

of Davidston, Chief of the Name and Arms of Davidston, Mr Malcolm Buchanan, President of the Scottish Australian Heritage Council, Ms Susan Cooke, Secretary of the Scottish Australian Heritage Council, Ms Nea MacCulloch, Honorary Treasurer of the Scottish Austalian Heritage Council and the Honourable Scott Farlow MLC.


(a) Tartan Day marks the lifting of the Act of Proscription by the British Parliament in 1782 which, after a period of 35 years, allowed the wearing of Highland dress to no longer carry the threat of imprisonment for six months,

(b) Tartan Day 2018 marks the 236th anniversary since the Act was adopted by the British

Parliament and highlights a significant milestone in the history of Scotland, and (c) currently there are 2,023,474 people claiming Scottish ancestry, either alone or in

combination with another ancestry residing in Australia, and Scottish ancestry is the fourth most commonly nominated ancestry throughout the country.

3. That this House acknowledges the tireless work and efforts of the Scottish Australian Heritage

Council executive committee including President Malcolm Buchanan, Secretary Susan Cook and Deputy President Nea MacCulloch.



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2433. Mr Farlow to move—


(a) that the people of New South Wales come from 262 birthplaces, 305 ancestries, practice 144 religions and speak 275 languages,

(b) there are 36,901 Jewish people in New South Wales according to the 2016 ABS data

collected in the 2016 census, with members of the Jewish community contributing to our harmonious multicultural society,

(c) the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies is the elected peak body and voice of the

Jewish community in New South Wales,

(d) that Vic Alhadeff has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies since 2004,

(e) that Vic Alhadeff spearheaded the Keep NSW Safe campaign that brought together thirty

groups and leaders across multicultural and religious communities, including Hindus, Jews, Muslims and Sikhs,

(f) the article in The Australian newspaper dated 14 August 2018, that alleges that the Hon

Shaoquett Moselmane MLC “refused entry to Jewish Board of Deputies CEO Vic Alhadeff at the launch of the Labor Union Multicultural Action Committee”,

(g) the quote of Honourable Walt Secord MLC in the article in The Australian newspaper

dated 14 August 2018, which said, “Vic Alhadeff had an official personal invitation from the NSW Labor General Secretary and was welcome to attend, It was stupid, malicious and vindictive to refuse him entry into a multicultural event”, and.

(h) the tweet dated 15 August 2018 by the Hon Shaoquett Moselmane MLC that said,

“Regarding the incident stating Mr Vic Alhadeff's attack on me for alleged exclusion of Jews is offensive & misleading. There were a number of ALP members of Jewish faith invited & attended. He concocted this fake victimisation designed to incite controversy the bottom dwellers in @newscorp took on.”

2. That this House acknowledges:

(a) the contribution of the New South Wales Jewish community and the New South Wales

Jewish Board of Deputies to our harmonious multicultural society,

(b) the tireless efforts and work conducted by Mr Vic Alhadeff, as a respected community leader, demonstrating strong and effective leadership in his role as the CEO of the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies, and

(c) that Mr Vic Alhadeff has continued ensure the maintenance of a prosperous and

harmonious multicultural community for all people in New South Wales.

3. That this House congratulates Mr Vic Alhadeff on his advocacy for multicultural communities throughout New South Wales and notes that he will always be welcome in the New South Wales Legislative Council.


*2437. Crimes (Appeal and Review) Amendment (Double Jeopardy) Bill 2018: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Shoebridge: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 20 September 2018)—Ms Voltz. (20 minutes)


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2440. Ms Faehrmann to move—

1. That this House notes that a recent environmental assessment of River and Estuarine Condition conducted by the University of New England graded the Richmond River in northern New South Wales as D minus, the second lowest grade possible and found that: (a) despite the upper reaches of the system having better water quality, there is no

improvement in riparian or catchment conditions, and (b) the lack of a formal organisation in coordinating the health of the Richmond River has

caused inaction and is exacerbating the concerns for both agriculture and the environment.

2. This House calls on the Government to:

(a) respond to this assessment by working with existing community action groups such as

Landcare to address the lack of governance structure for the Richmond River, and (b) invest in infrastructure and regulate to improve the water quality and flow of the

Richmond River. (Notice given 18 September 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 187)

2442. Mr Mookhey to move—


(a) on 5 September 2018, bus drivers at Busways depots in Penrith, Blacktown, Windsor, Gosford and Wyong legally ceased work in pursuit of higher wages and higher superannuation, after Busways failed to meaningfully negotiate in good faith,

(b) Busways is a company said to have benefited from the then Turnbull Government's

legislated corporate tax cuts, which were meant to lead to wage rises for workers like the Busway drivers, but Busways' refusal to offer above-CPI wage rises is the latest proof point of how this alleged economic theory is nonsense, and

(c) previous State Labor Governments used the bus contract framework to ensure pay-parity

between private and public bus-drivers, who perform the same work. (2) That this House calls on the Minister for Transport to take all steps necessary to overcome

Busways' truculent attitude and urgently resolve this dispute. (Notice given 18 September 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 187)



(a) public hospitals in New South Wales are under immense pressure, with increased admission of patients without the increase in staffing to meet this demand, which is placing a huge strain on nurses and midwives with unsafe workloads,

(b) research shows that there is a direct correlation between nurse staffing levels and

improved patient outcomes, but in New South Wales, ratios are not required across the board and there are still regional and rural hospitals with emergency wards and children’s units that do not have ratios, and


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(c) on 18 September 2018, Ms Dawn Walker MLC was proud to stand with and support nurses and midwives in a rally outside the NSW Parliament, strongly calling for ratios in our health care system which will put patient safety first.

2. That this House calls on the Government to commit to minimum ratios of nurses to patients in

New South Wales emergency departments, children’s wards and in all rural and regional hospitals to protect patients and the nurses and midwives that care for them.

(Notice given 18 September 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 187)


1. That this House affirms its support for active transport initiatives and the importance of separated cycling infrastructure for the safety and health of cyclists in New South Wales.


(a) between 2013 and 2017, annual cycling participation in Sydney decreased from 31 per cent to just 25.4 per cent,

(b) between 2013 and 2017, annual cycling participation in the State decreased from 38 per

cent to just 29.5 per cent, and (c) the Government spends just 1 per cent of the total transport budget on cycling

infrastructure and active transport initiatives, compared to the United Nations recommended 20 per cent.

3. That this House call on the Government to:

(a) increase funding for cyclist infrastructure to at least $250 million per year, (b) commit to positive provisioning, so that cycling infrastructure is mandatory in all new

road and other transport projects, and (c) ensure a greater focus on motorist education regarding minimum distances for cars

passing cyclists on roads. (Notice given 18 September 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 187)

2445. Mr Moselmane to move—

1. That this House notes that: (a) the Honourable Ray Williams, Minister for Multiculturalism and Minister for Disability

Services failed to stand up for communities marginalised by hate speech and failed to protect the disabled under his care,

(b) on 17 August 2018 the Ombudsman, Michael Barnes, prepared a report titled "Investigation into water compliance and enforcement", and

(c) according to the Ombudsman’s report, Minister William’s interference in the water

investigation resulted in an outcome that was "inequitable" and "not in the public interest".

2. That this House calls on the Premier to remove Minister Williams or refer him to the Independent Commission Against Corruption for his interference in the water investigation.



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(a) the 2012 independent scientific audit of marine parks in New South Wales recommended the current system of marine parks in New South Wales be maintained and mechanisms be found for enhancing biodiversity within the Hawkesbury Shelf marine bioregions,

(b) a detailed Threat and Risk Assessment of the region was undertaken in 2015 and showed

climate change, pollution and run-off, over-development and fishing and other recreational activities as key threats to the marine environment,

(c) in 2016 a discussion paper was released outlining a number of proposed management

initiatives to enhance and conserve marine biodiversity in the area, (d) the discussion paper recognised that marine protected areas represented one of the most

effective initiatives to address the highest risks to the marine environment, including from climate change,

(e) consultation on the discussion paper included direct emails to 1400 organisations and

individuals and more than 3,400 submissions, (f) about 2000 of these submissions responded to the initiative relating to the creation of a

marine park with two thirds of those supporting a multi-use marine park for the region including fully protected marine sanctuaries,

(g) submissions from science-based organisations stated clear support for marine protected

areas and in particular sanctuary zones, (h) in August 2018 the Premier, the Minister for Primary Industries, and the Minister for the

Environment announced a proposed design and consultation for a marine park for Sydney including 2.4 percent of the bioregion in fully protected marine sanctuaries, and

(i) on 17 September 2018 the Minister for Primary Industries effectively walked away from

that consultation, rejecting the thousands of submissions that have been made by the public and siding with one vocal interest group by ruling out critical marine sanctuaries.


(a) any claims that there has been no consultation on the development of a Sydney Marine Park proposal are wrong,

(b) any claims that there is no science to support a Sydney Marine Park proposal are wrong,

and (c) any claims that recreational fishers would have been locked out of Sydney Harbour are

wrong. 3. That this House condemns the Government for its anti-science approach to marine environment

policy in New South Wales. 4. That this House condemns the Government for the breach of community faith by walking away

from the public consultation and siding with one interest group over the broader community interest.



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(a) Western Sydney is home to several koala populations that is under threat from multiple sources,

(b) there are 170 tagged koalas and 30 koalas with radio collars in the Macarthur bushland, (c) this population is one of the only chlamydia-free koala populations in the country, (d) these koalas have some of the greatest genetic diversity in the country and could be vital

for the viability of the national koala population, and (e) the Western Sydney koalas may be capable of surviving in existing areas provided

movement corridors and bush reserves are protected from further development. 2. That this House calls on the Government to:

(a) fully address community concerns around additional development of the Cumberland plains, specifically areas of remnant bushland,

(b) support existing conservation efforts for the Western Sydney koala population, and (c) preserve these areas of natural heritage for future generations of Australians.


2449. Infrastructure projects: resumption of the adjourned debate (20 September 2018) of the question on

the motion of Ms Voltz:


(a) the Berejiklian Government has overseen a litany of cost blowouts and overdue projects, which include: (i) WestConnex, that has blown out from $10 billion to $17.8 billion (including the

Sydney Gateway), (ii) CBD Light Rail, that increased from $1.6 billion to $2.2 billion, plus a potential

$1.1 billion lawsuit and 12 months behind schedule, (iii) Learning Management and Business Reform administrative software in schools

that increased from $483 million to $576 million, (iv) a Stadium Strategy that started at $600 million in 2014 and is currently running at

$2.66 billion, including the blowout in the Western Sydney Stadium from $300 million to $360 million and an estimated $315 million in disruption costs at the Sydney Football Stadium but will still grow with the proposed indoor CBD stadium,

(v) Intercity Train Fleet, that has blown out from $2.8 billion to $3.9 billion with a failure to ascertain if they fit the stations they were intended for,

(vi) Tibby Cotter Bridge Moore Park, which has increased from $10 million to $38 million that accounts for 3 per cent of those walking to the Sydney Football Stadium and Sydney Cricket Ground,

(vii) Northern Beaches B-Line, which doubled in cost from $222 million to $512 million,

(viii) Transport for NSW's IT annual operational budget blowout from $30 million by more than $80 million in the 12 months to June 2018,


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(c) these projects represent a failure of the Berejiklian Government to undertake due diligence and robust planning and are indicative of a government more interested in glossy brochures and media announcements than sound economic principles,

(d) the Berejiklian Government has failed to undertake appropriate cost benefit models for

all infrastructure projects or listen to the advice of the New South Wales Auditor General and Infrastructure Australia, and

(d) many of these cost blowouts are a result of scope changes and planning modifications

that should have been avoided. 2. That this House calls on the Government to immediately release the full report of Infrastructure

NSW into the CBD Light Rail.—Mr Green speaking. (2 minutes remaining) Debate: 27 minutes remaining.

*2450. Marine Parks Amendment (Moratorium) Bill 2018: resumption of the adjourned debate of the

question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 20 September 2018)—Mr Donnelly. (20 minutes)


1. That this House condemns the Government's decision to amend the licensing provisions under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 to allow the almost unrestricted slaughter of kangaroos by landholders and their agents.

2. That this House notes that the ongoing drought has caused kangaroos to move in from their

native habitats into rural landholdings in the search for food and water. 3. That this House notes that it is scientifically impossible for kangaroos to breed up into plague

proportions given their low rates of reproduction and high juvenile mortality due to predation. 4. That this House notes with extreme distress that as a result of the Government's licencing

amendments, there is a genocide being committed against kangaroos in country New South Wales.

5. That this House recognises the extreme stress caused to wildlife carer groups by having to:

(a) witness the gruesome impact of the virtually unfettered slaughter of kangaroos, and (b) care for an overwhelming number of injured and orphaned kangaroos as a direct

consequence of the loosening of the licencing provisions. 6. That this House calls on the Minister for Primary Industries to:

(a) facilitate an observational visit to those rural areas where kangaroos are claimed to be in plague proportions,

(b) invite all concerned members to participate in order to identify areas where kangaroos

are: (i) in such numbers that they are at risk of starvation, (ii) causing irreparable damage to rural landholdings, (iii) causing the death of cattle and sheep through competition for the available food

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(c) arrange feed of appropriate native grass to any areas where kangaroos are found to be starving, rather than kill them.


2452. Mrs Houssos to move—

That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 7 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents created since 1 January 2015 in the possession, custody or control of the Premier, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Minister for Education, the Minister for Early Childhood Education, or the Department of Education: (a) the final report prepared by Deloitte Access Economics regarding out of school care, also

known as before and after school care, that the Minister for Early Childhood Education made reference to in the Legislative Council on 13 March 2018,

(b) any draft reports prepared by Deloitte Access Economics regarding out of school care, (c) any advice prepared or provided relating to the final and draft reports listed in paragraphs (a)

and (b), and (d) any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a

result of this order of the House. (Notice given 19 September 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 188)



(a) the tragic deaths of two young people at the Defqon.1 music festival, (b) these deaths are especially distressing because if pill testing, amnesty bins and peer to

peer education and support had been in place at the festival these deaths may have been avoided, and

(d) that the 180 police, police drug dogs, undercover police and aggressive zero tolerance

approach from both the organisers of Defqon.1 and police who they worked closely with failed to keep festival attendees safe.

2. That this House recognises that:

(a) the Premier's call to shutdown Defqon.1 will do absolutely nothing to save the lives of young people this coming summer festival season,

(b) the taskforce put together by the Premier has no youth representative, no one from the

music industry, no festival organiser drug and harm minimisation expert, (c) the best solutions will come from people informed about drug use and who have actually

been to a music festival and no one on the taskforce meets this criteria, and (d) the Premier's decision to rule out pill testing proves this Government cares more about

appearing tough on law and order than saving lives.

3. That this House notes that pill testing and other harm minimisation measures, not heavy-handed police tactics, will help save lives this summer festival season.



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(a) WaterNSW CEO, David Harris, gave evidence at Budget Estimates that if inflows continue on the current trajectory, this year's total inflows into the Sydney Water Catchment will be only 83 gallons and this would be a new record low for the catchment,

(b) the lowest inflow into the Sydney catchment was 136 gallons in 1944 and the second

lowest was during the Millennium Drought with 234 gallons in 2004, (c) the Sydney Desalination Plant is unlikely to be fully operational by the time Warragamba

Dam reaches the 60 per cent trigger point, and (d) the use of water per person in Sydney has risen since 2011.

2. That this House calls on the Government to bring in Stage One water restrictions immediately,

ahead of the current 50 per cent Warragamba Dam level trigger, to improve water security for Sydney residents.


2473. Dr Phelps to move—

That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 21 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents created between 5 September 2008 and 4 December 2009 in the possession, custody or control of the Premier, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, and NSW State Archives and Records: all documents created by the Department of Premier and Cabinet relating to advice for Premier Nathan Rees on the probity of the allocation of Exploration Licence 7270 at Doyle’s Creek. (Notice given 20 September 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 189)

2474. Mr Borsak to move— That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents in the possession, custody or control of the Minister for Police, NSW Police Force, or the NSW Department of Justice: (a) any documents which disclose:

(i) the total cost to the NSW Police Force arising from legal representation provided by the Office of General Counsel, the Crown Solicitor's Office, external barrister's costs and expert witness costs, as the respondent in the case Larsson v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force [2018] NSWCATAD 149,

(ii) the total cost to the NSW Police Force arising from legal representation provided by the Office of General Counsel, the Crown Solicitor's Office, external barrister's costs and expert witness costs, as the respondent in the case Henney v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force [2018] NSWCATAD 174,

(iii) the total cost to the NSW Police Force arising from legal representation provided by the Office of General Counsel, the Crown Solicitor's Office, external barrister's costs and expert witness costs, as the respondent in the case Marando v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force [2018] NSWCATAD 29, and

(b) any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a result of this order of the House.



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(a) serious concerns have been raised by key agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Narrabri Shire Council and the Rural Fire Service (RFS) about the Santos Narrabri coal seam gas project,

(b) concerns raised by the EPA include the failure of the proponent to identify the facilities

where the salt waste from the project is to be disposed of, and the failure to demonstrate the capacity and capability of those facilities to handle the 430,000 tonnes of salt waste generated over 25 years,

(c) the EPA has also requested further information to inform the assessment of fugitive

emissions for methane, trace volatile organic compounds and air toxics, prior to determination,

(d) the EPA has identified further concerns about water monitoring capacity and

groundwater hydrology and recommends this be dealt with before determination, (e) concerns raised by RFS include the possibility that coal seam gas could provide a

pathway for fire to the underground coal seam, and RFS has requested a ban on gas flaring on extreme and/or catastrophic fire weather days,

(f) RFS has raised further concerns regarding the failure of Santos to address the risk to

firefighters with respect to managing and extinguishing a forest fire in or around a gas field, and

(g) Narrabri Shire Council has identified deficiencies in the response of the proponent to

submissions with regards to water quality monitoring, funding for rehabilitation, insurance arrangements and the monitoring of wells and gathering lines.

2. That this House calls on the Minister for Planning to acknowledge:

(a) the serious concerns raised by agencies concerning the deficiencies in the response to submissions relating to the Santos Narrabri coal seam gas project, and

(b) the failure of the respondent to adequately account for the ongoing unresolved issues

with regard to waste management, water quality, fugitive emissions, bushfire risk, insurance, rehabilitation and monitoring.




(a) on 30 August 2018, the Githabul people, the Githabul National Aboriginal Corporation, Githabul Elders and representatives of conservation groups launched their Memorandum of Understanding for the management of Githabul Native Title Lands in the upper Clarence and Richmond Rivers,

(b) this Memorandum of Understanding is an historic agreement, which proposes to transfer

control and care of over 29,000 hectare of State Forest from the Government to the Githabul people, recognising their native title rights, and

(d) the Memorandum of Understanding proposes a number of actions, including a rehabilitation

plan to arrest and repair forest dieback and obtaining World Heritage listing for neighbouring National Parks.


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2. That this House calls on the Government to congratulate the Githabul people on this historic achievement and supports them in the implementation of this Memorandum of Understanding.


2480. National Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Tree Thinning Operations) Bill 2018: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Brown: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 18 October 2018)—Mrs Maclaren-Jones. (20 minutes)



(a) a large sea turtle was found dead at a Sanctuary Point beach on the South Coast on Sunday 23 September 2018, caught in plastic and tangled in fishing line,

(b) recent Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation analysis of nearly

1000 turtles found dead and washed up on beaches around Australia showed a direct correlation between the levels of plastic consumption and turtle deaths and also found that in some cases consuming just one piece of plastic was enough to kill some animals, and

(c) an estimated 50 million plastic bags end up as litter in the environment each year in

Australia, mostly in our waterways and ocean, where they kill and injure turtles and other precious marine life.

2. That this House calls on the Government to:

(a) join other states and territories in Australia and ban single-use plastic bags, (b) support councils and other authorities to implement strategies to reduce litter and other

waste entering waterways and the ocean, and

(c) support The Greens’ Marine Plastic Reduction Bill to phase out all single-use plastics in New South Wales by 2023 and achieve a 90 per cent reduction in the amount of plastic waste that enters the ocean by the end of 2020.


2484. Mr Graham to move—

1. That this House expresses its sympathies to the families of the two young people who died at the festival event held in Penrith.

2. That this House notes the establishment of an expert panel to consider health and safety issues at

music festivals. 3. That this House supports calls from sixty music industry, health and safety organisations and

individuals to include a music industry representative on the panel. (Notice given 26 September 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 191)


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1. That this House notes the ongoing slaughter of kangaroos as a consequence of the Government’s amendments to landholder licensing provisions allowing harm to wildlife.

2. That this House acknowledges with gratitude the work of wildlife carers who provide care to the

injured and orphaned kangaroos who are the survivors of the slaughter and in particular: (a) Rae Harvey and Sayo Prentic of Wild 2 Free Sanctuary for their care of orphaned joeys

who stated "…that we had considered killing ourselves, not because we can’t put food on the table due to the drought, not because we’re having to buy water to keep our kangaroos happy and healthy, but because of the absolute despair we’re experiencing over the cruelty to kangaroos",

(b) Greg Keightley and Diane Smith of Gulbalanha Sanctuary who:

(i) have been unwilling witnesses to horrific killings of kangaroos, (ii) are anguished by the lack of protections for kangaroos,

(c) James Fitzgerald of Two Thumbs Wildlife Trust who operates three wildlife sanctuaries,

Hammer’s Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Kalandan Wildlife Sanctuary and Irwin’s Corner, and (d) Queenie Green, WIRES Coordinator for Central West who advised the Honourable Mark

Pearson MLC of the mass slaying of kangaroos in her region. (Notice given 26 September 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 191)



(a) Thompson Square is Australia’s oldest town square and a precious part of Australia’s history,

(b) the Windsor Bridge replacement project threatens the unique heritage values of the

square, (c) construction work currently being undertaken is destroying brick barrel drains dating to

1814, and (d) locals have been notified that full construction on the Windsor Bridge replacement

project will commence next week. 2. That this House recognises that:

(a) in 2014, the CFMEU placed a Green ban on the site, (b) as of 26 September 2018 local activists have occupied the square for 1894 days to protect

it, and (c) the Minister for Heritage has not taken any steps to protect Thompson Square.


(a) on 8 January 2018, activists participated in a protest to save Thompson Square and the Windsor Bridge,

(b) as part of this protest Lee Rhiannon, Michael Eggleton and Paul Evans were arrested and

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(c) on 25 September 2018, the matters were heard at Parramatta Court which upheld the right to protest, and recorded no conviction against any of the protesters.


(a) Federal Labor MPs Susan Templeton and Doug Cameron have supported the community and opposed the destructive project, and

(b) to-date, State Labor MPs have failed to commit to the same, despite the project being

State, not Federal, infrastructure. 5. That this House commends all those who have stood up for the precious heritage of Thompson

Square and the Windsor Bridge. 6. That this House calls on the Government to recognise the damage of the planned construction

and commit to working with locals to protect heritage and construct a by-pass instead. (Notice given 26 September 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 191)

2488. Berejiklian Government: resumption of the adjourned debate (27 September 2018) of the question on

the motion of Mr Graham: 1. That this House condemns the Berejiklian Government for focusing on itself instead of the New

South Wales community it was elected to serve. 2. That this House recognises that the Berejiklian Government has let down the entire State

including the people of the Hawkesbury, Epping and Castle Hill as members of the Liberal Party, and the Treasurer in particular, fight over which seat suits their personal lifestyle rather than putting the needs and concerns of the people of New South Wales first—Ms Sharpe speaking. (7 minutes remaining)

Debate: 44 minutes remaining.



(a) Fossil Free University divestment movements have been pressuring universities to pull their investments from coal, oil, and gas companies, and

(b) such movements recognise that fossil fuel companies are continuing to expand projects

using funds obtained from universities at a time where we need to halt new coal, oil, and gas projects to keep below two degrees of warming and meet Australia’s commitments to the Paris Climate Agreement.


(a) over the last five years, the students and staff of Fossil Free University of New South Wales have pressured the University council to take climate action through divesting from fossil fuel industries,

(b) an estimated 78 per cent of students support divestment, (c) conflicts of interest within the University council have been revealed including the

membership of a non-executive director of Origin Energy, and


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(d) research by students shows that the University has made $6.5 million of direct research investments in the fossil fuel industry.

3. That this House affirms that:

(a) climate change is one of the biggest environmental, social and economic challenges of our time, and

(b) effective action on climate change will require action at all levels of Government,

through institutions, business and broader civil society. 4. That this House calls on all institutions across society to support divestment campaigns and take

real and practical steps to divest from fossil fuels. (Notice given 26 September 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 191)

2490. Mr Buckingham to move— 1. That this House notes that:

(a) the current dire state of the lower Darling River, partially due to the rapid draining of the Menindee Lakes by the Murray Darling Basin Authority and the Government,

(b) the Lower Darling is forecast to run dry by December 2018,

(c) the Government wrote to grazier Rob McBride promising that they would install two block banks on the lower Darling River North of Pooncarie, between Pooncarie and Menindee, and

(d) no block banks have been installed between Pooncarie and Menindee.

2. That this House calls on the Government to install those block banks as soon as practical and

ensure all relevant agencies are notified and coordinated. (Notice given 27 September 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 192)

2491. Mr Primrose to move—


(a) in April 2018, Opposition Leader, Mr Luke Foley MP, announced that the next Labor

Government in its first term will double State funding for public libraries, including: (i) doubling the per capita recurrent funding from $1.85 to $3.70, (ii) linking the funding package to the CPI for the first time,

(b) the total ongoing funding package for public libraries, including the annual Consumer

Price Index (CPI) indexation, will be protected by inclusion in the Library Regulation, (c) Mr Luke Foley MP also announced a $25 million library infrastructure grants fund, and a

Hardship Allowance of $500,000 per year, (d) in their 2018 June Budget, the Liberal-National Government slashed the existing grossly

inadequate library funding by a further 18 per cent, (e) Labor joined with Local Government NSW, the Public Libraries Association and

councils to condemn these cuts, and campaigned for them to be withdrawn,


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(f) the Liberals and Nationals subsequently ‘found’ $5 million in the Regional Cultural Fund for regional library infrastructure, by cutting this amount from funds previously available for regional museums, art centres and other regional cultural activities,

(g) after eight years of inaction by the Liberal-National Government, and unfulfilled

promises of increased funding by former Premiers and Deputy Premiers, the Minister for Arts, the Honourable Don Harwin MLC, during the by-election in Wagga Wagga, was forced to announce that the Government would increase some funding to library grants,

(h) the promise to increase funding to library grants would not start until the Budget after the

2019 State election and the existing cuts would remain in place until then,

(i) the Liberals and Nationals have refused to match Labor’s commitment on per capita funding, confirming they would only increase it by a total of $1 over 4 years and have refused to link it to the CPI, and

(j) the Liberals and Nationals proposed ‘increases’ include items such as $1 million from

Service NSW to install their self-service ‘kiosks’ in libraries, and that this is not a genuine increase to the funding of local libraries.

2. That this House calls on the Government to ensure that in the Half Yearly Budget Review,

infrastructure funding for libraries is increased, and per capita recurrent funding to run the libraries, and employ librarians and support staff is doubled and linked to annual CPI increases.




(a) the Multicultural Seniors Association of New South Wales have nine activity centres, hosting a number of events aimed at keeping local seniors active and healthy in the Strathfield area,

(b) on 9 July 2018, the Minister for Multiculturalism, the Honourable Ray Williams MP,

Councillor Gulian Vaccari, Mayor of Strathfield Council and the Honourable Scott Farlow MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, visited the Multicultural Seniors Association in Strathfield, and

(c) on behalf of the Government, the Honourable Ray Williams MP announced funding in

the amount of $3,000 for the Association’s continued activities and special events. 2. That this House notes that:

(a) the New South Wales Multicultural Seniors Association currently consists of approximately 1100 members from different cultural backgrounds, currently residing in the Strathfield and Inner West area,

(b) the funding secured by the grant will help to support the Association’s upcoming Lunar

Festival, which will demonstrate and thank the local community by showcasing the origins of lunar celebrations and its cultural significance to the Chinese community, and

(c) there are over 2,400 seniors over the age of 70 in the local Strathfield area, according to

the latest census 2016 Australian Bureau of Statistics data, with over 5,800 residents in Strathfield identified as Chinese.


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3. That this House acknowledges the tireless efforts and work conducted by all members of the New South Wales Multicultural Seniors Association including President, Ms Yin Lan (Agatha) Ge.


2493. Ms Sharpe to move—


(a) on Tuesday 21 November 2017, the Honourable Catherine Cusack MLC claimed in Parliament that the Member for Port Stephens, Ms Kate Washington MP, had (i) failed to advocate on behalf of her community with respect to the Government’s

decision to sell off Mambo Wetlands, (ii) had lobbied the wrong Minister, (iii) failed to make clear the environmental value of the land, resulting in the land

being sold,

(b) Government briefing documents, released following an application under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, have now revealed that, prior to the sale, the Liberal-National Government was well aware of (i) the environmental value of the land, (ii) the community’s strong opposition to the sale, and (iii) the Member for Port Stephens’ advocacy against the sell-off, and

(c) the GIPA documents also show that not only did the Minister for Education specifically

approve the sale, but the sale was settled with a cheque written to the ‘Minister for Education’.

2. That this House condemns the Honourable Catherine Cusack MLC for recklessly misleading

Parliament, and requests an unqualified apology from Ms Cusack for desperately trying to shift the blame away from her own Government’s decision.




(a) Santos appears to have downgraded the significance of the proposed Narrabri gas project in their latest investor stock exchange announcement, with the project left out of their gas production forecasts through to 2025, and

(b) the Narrabri project has failed to achieve a social licence, with huge opposition to coal seam gas extraction from local farmers, the Narrabri community and throughout New South Wales.

2. That this House calls on the Government to join with the Greens and Labor in opposing the

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2496. Mr Mallard to move— 1. That this House notes that:

(a) on Wednesday 25 July 2018, the Upper Blue Mountains Voice, Interests, Education of Women (VIEW) Club celebrated their 50th Birthday,

(b) a community celebration was held at the Waldorf Resort in Leura, (c) the Upper Blue Mountains VIEW Club was formed in 1968, (d) VIEW Club is one of Australia’s leading women’s volunteer organisations, (e) the VIEW club has a focus on local community through their fundraising, support

networks and volunteering efforts, and (f) the Club sponsors four Smith Family Learning for Life students and is actively involved

in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs. 2. That this House congratulates the VIEW Club on their 50th birthday. 3. That this House acknowledges the work of the VIEW Club volunteers around Australia and in

the Upper Blue Mountains who dedicate their time to serve their community.

(Notice given 27 September 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 192) 2499. Mr Farlow to move—


(a) on 20 July 2018, the Australia Chinese Youth Elite Club (ACYEC), in conjunction with White Ribbon Australia, hosted an anti-domestic violence Charity Gala Dinner in Sydney, and

(b) a number of special guests and attendees were present at the event including Mr Mark

Coure MP, Member for Oatley, the Honourable Helen Sham-Ho OAM, Mr Bruce Chan, White Ribbon Australia Ambassador, Ms Jennifer Mullen, White Ribbon Australia Executive, Mr George Coorey, Mr Gordon Brian, Mr Leo Wei, Chairperson, ACYEC, Ms Susie Lim, Mr Benjamin Chow, and the Honourable Scott Farlow MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier.


(a) the event was attended by over 450 guests from a number of diverse multicultural and business backgrounds, with over $13,000 being raised on the evening for White Ribbon Australia,

(b) White Ribbon Australia is a part of a global movement of men and boys working to end

men’s violence against women and White Ribbon is a not-for-profit organisation that works through a primary prevention approach in schools, workplaces and communities across Australia, and

(c) 487,976 people currently residing in Sydney claim Chinese ancestry, representing a

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3. That this House acknowledges the tireless efforts and work conducted by members of the ACYEC including Mr Leo Wei, Chairperson, Ms Susie Lin, Co-Founder ACYEC, and all major sponsors and donors of the event.


2501. Mr Mallard to move—


(a) on Tuesday 11 September 2018, the Schools Industry Partnership held their annual awards presentation at Wyndham College in Quakers Hill, which was attended by over 450 people,

(b) this event celebrated the outstanding achievement of Year 12 students from across

Western Sydney, (c) the Schools Industry Partnership is an important organisation which encourages schools

and businesses to work together to help young people discover their career passion and how to transfer their skills leading to real jobs, and

(d) those who attended as special guests included:

(i) the Honourable Shayne Mallard MLC representing the Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres MP,

(ii) Mr Kevin Connolly MP, Member for Riverstone, (iii) Ian Palmer, CEO of Schools Industry Partnership, (iv) Stuart Harvie, Deputy Principal Glenmore Park High School and Chairman

Schools Industry Partnership, (v) Councillor Todd Carney, Penrith City Council, (vi) Deborah Summerhayes School Education Director, Penrith, (vii) Melanie Creamer, Macquarie Park RTO.

2. That this House congratulates:

(a) the students who received an award, and

(b) the leading businesses and community partners that freely give of their time to work with schools and help prepare students for their future careers.




(a) Banks House is located in the Bankstown Hospital precinct and provides acute mental health services, a place of safety and treatment for people with acute mental health needs,

(b) on 12 July 2018, the Member for East Hills, Mr Glenn Brookes MP, and the Honourable

Scott Farlow MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, visited Banks House, and (c) on behalf of the Government, Mr Glenn Brookes MP and the Honourable Scott Farlow

MLC announced funding in the amount of $50,000 for Beautiful Minds to undertake renovation works in the patients’ courtyard at Banks House.


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(a) for over 25 years Beautiful Minds has been assisting people with mental illness in communities across the south west of Sydney by providing information, housing, rehabilitation and support services,

(b) the funding secured by the grant will support renovations that include an upgrade to

outside decking and seating, new flooring, installation of artificial turf, new garden beds as well as the installation of a new exercise equipment area, and

(c) one in five Australians aged 16-85 experience a mental illness in any year, with 54

percent of people suffering from a form of mental illness not having access to any treatment.

3. That this House acknowledges the tireless efforts and work conducted by members of the

Beautiful Minds executive committee, particularly President, Ms Kathryn Bain, Secretary, Ms Michelle Davis, Treasurer, Ms Barbara Schmidt, as well as all the volunteers of the Beautiful Minds organisation, in particular Former President, Ms Sandra McDonald.




(a) that on 9 August 2018 the 9th Annual Korean Film Festival was hosted in Sydney, and

(b) that a number of special guests and dignitaries attended the event including Consul

General, Sangsoo Yoon, Mr William Seung, Former Korean Society of Sydney President, Korean Cultural Centre Australia Director, Soejong Park, Korean Cultural Centre Australia Director, Chang Hang-jun, Cultural Director, Jang Won-seok, Cultural Director, Jeon Go-woon, Cultural Director, Kim Soon-mo as well as the Hon Scott Farlow MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier.


(a) that the Sydney Korean Film Festival Australia was hosted at Dendy Cinema Sydney

from the 9th until the 18th of August and showcased 22 films from across Korea that have been released over the past year,

(b) the significant role which the festival plays in highlighting and serving to introduce

Korean cinema and culture to the broader New South Wales community, and

(c) that nearly 70,000 residents in New South Wales claim Korean Ancestry with many living in Sydney, further highlighting the close relationship which the Korean population share with New South Wales.

3. That this House acknowledges the tireless work and efforts of the Korean Cultural Centre

Australia in organising this year’s Korean Film Festival, particularly Chairwoman, Soejong Park and members and volunteers of the organisation.



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(a) on 11 August 2018, the India Day Fair was held by the Federation of Indian Associations of New South Wales in Parramatta Park, Parramatta, and

(b) a number of special guests and dignitaries attended the event, including the Honourable

Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier, the Honourable Ray Williams MP, Minister for Multiculturalism, the Honourable David Clarke MLC, the Honourable Geoff Lee MP, Mr Damien Tudehope MP, Mr Mark Taylor MP, Mr Julian Leeser MP, the Honourable Luke Foley MP, New South Wales Leader of the Opposition, the Honourable Michelle Rowland MP, Ms Julie Owens MP, Ms Jody McKay MP, Mr Hugh McDermott MP, Ms Julia Finn MP, Mr Andrew Wilson, Lord Mayor for City of Parramatta, Dr Michelle Byrne, Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Suman Saha, Cumberland Councillor, representing Mayor of Cumberland Council, Clr Susai Benjamin, Blacktown Council, representing Mayor of Blacktown Council, Dr Harry Harinath, Chair, Multicultural NSW, and the Honourable Scott Farlow MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier.


(a) the Federation of Indian Associations of New South Wales (FIAN) is an umbrella organisation of multiple Indian associations in New South Wales, its guiding principles are proper governance, transparency, accountability, and high moral and ethical standards, and its representatives are not motivated by personal gain,

(b) the India Day Fair was in celebration of the 72nd Anniversary of Indian Independence

from Britain on 15 August 1947 and had a number of Indian Australian cultures present at the event, and

(c) events such as the India Day Fair are essential to promoting positive community

engagement, wellbeing and understanding of other cultures for not only the over 140,000 Indian Australians currently residing in New South Wales but for all residents interested in fostering the harmonious multicultural society of New South Wales.

3. That this House acknowledges and congratulates the tireless efforts and work conducted by

members of the Federation of Indian Associations including Dr Yadu Singh, President, Mr Kumar Madappa, Vice President, Mr Mahesh Raj, Vice President, Dr Naveen Shukla, Secretary, Mr Baljit Khare, Treasurer, Navneet Verma, Joint Treasurer, and Surinder Singh Bhogal, Joint Secretary.




(a) that on 24 August 2018, the Annual Korean-Australian Young Professionals' Symposium

Dinner was hosted in Sydney, and

(b) that a number of dignitaries were present at the event including Mr SangSoo Yoon, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Sydney, Mr Ken Hong, Advisory Board Member, Multicultural NSW, Ms Mitzi Kim, Chief Operating Officer, Accenture Australia and New Zealand, Ms Christina Danbi Choi, Principal Federal Prosecutor at the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr Joseph Kim, Chief Executive Officer, BBRC Private Equity and the Honourable Scott Farlow MLC, Parliamentary Secretary representing the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier.


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(a) the event was attended by over 70 Korean Australian professionals between 20 and 40 years old who focused on how to leverage their identities in the workplace,

(b) Korean Australian Young Leaders (KAY) was established in 2009 and aims to provide

its community leadership initiatives and increase their participation in the community whilst also striving to empower Korean Australian young people to find a unified voice in the broader Australian community, and

(c) more than 2,000,000, or one quarter of New South Wales citizens were born overseas

according to the 2016 census representing 27.6 per cent of population with nearly 70,000 people claiming Korean ancestry.

3. That this House acknowledges the tireless efforts and work conducted by the members of the

Korean Australian Young Leaders organisation including Mr Alex Lee, President, Ms Jenny Han, Vice President and young working professionals who contributed to the event.




(a) Airds/Bradbury Men’s Shed has over 85 active members, (b) on 28 July 2018, the Minister for Multiculturalism and Disability Services, the

Honourable Ray Williams MP, the Honourable Lou Amato MLC and the Honourable Scott Farlow MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, visited the Airds/Bradbury Men’s Shed, and

(c) on behalf of the Government, the Minister for Multiculturalism presented a grant in the

amount of $5,000 to the Men’s Shed. 2. That this House notes that:

(a) the Airds/Bradbury Men’s Shed opened in late 2010, establishing a strong and vibrant local community, highlighting the need for support of its members,

(b) members range in age from 20 to 85, most of whom get together to discuss men's health

issues and learn new skills in a positive peer group environment and some of the group activities include gardening, machinery works and repairs as well as carpentry and woodwork, and

(c) the funding secured will go towards the continued support and purchase of essential

metalworking machinery, which will continue to ensure the productive activity of members of the shed.

3. That this House acknowledges the tireless efforts and work conducted by members of the

Airds/Bradbury Men’s Shed, including Shed Coordinator, Mr Andrew McGlinchy, Councillor, Mr Brad Simpson as well as the volunteers and members of the shed.



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(a) the Korean Society of Sydney was established in 1968 and primarily serves the 180,000

Koreans living in New South Wales,

(b) on 9 July 2018, the Minister for Multiculturalism, the Honourable Ray Williams MP, Councilor Phillip Madirazza, Canterbury Bankstown Council and the Honourable Scott Farlow MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier visited the Korean Society of Sydney in Croydon Park, and

(c) on behalf of the Government, the Honourable Ray Williams, MP announced funding in

the amount of $5,000 for the purchase of new equipment for upcoming computer programs for seniors.


(a) the Korean Society of Sydney acts as an umbrella organization for over 100 professional,

educational, religious, and trade organisations throughout New South Wales,

(b) the mission of the Korean Society is extensive with many activities and events hosted by the society aiming to promote Korean culture, to help develop a positive image for Korean-Australians, and to support the multi ethnic communities of the Inner West, and

(c) there are over 8,000 residents of the Inner West who were born in Korea, contributing to

the over 51,000 residents across New South Wales born in Korea, according to the latest ABC census data.

3. That this House acknowledges the tireless efforts and work conducted by all members of the

Korean Society of Sydney, including President, Byoung Soo Ryu and the executive committee. (Notice given 27 September 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 192)


That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 21 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents created since 1 January 2015 in the possession, custody or control of the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Infrastructure NSW, the Office of Sport, Venues NSW or the Minister for Sport: (a) all documents relating to the indoor sports stadium in the Sydney basin referred to in the

Government's stadia strategy, and (b) any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a

result of this order of the House. (Notice given 16 October 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 193)


That this House acknowledges that: (a) no student should ever face discrimination, disciplinary action or expulsion on the basis of their

age, race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexuality or gender identity, and


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(b) no teacher should ever face discrimination, including during hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal on the basis of their age, race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexuality or gender identity.

(Notice given 16 October 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 193)


1. That this House notes the systemic and serious breaches of gambling laws in this State and the bullying, conflicts of interest, regulatory capture and special treatment that has become the hallmark of the relationship between the gambling and racing industries and their broadcast partners in New South Wales and the major political parties in New South Wales, including:

(a) the decision last weekend by the New South Wales Liberal and National Parties to sign a

new agreement with Clubs NSW that in effect protects profits for New South Wales clubs while restraining the Government from taking steps to reform poker machine regulations in the public interest, with these agreements representing an unmanageable conflict of interest that should not be able to be signed by any political party or candidate,

(b) the appalling recent bullying of the Chief Executive Officer of the Opera House, Louise

Herron, by 2GB radio broadcaster, Alan Jones, (c) the decision of the Premier to override the Chief Executive Officer of the Opera House to

allow Racing NSW to promote The Everest horse race on the sails of the Opera House, against the Opera House branding policy and against community expectations that the Opera House not be used for the benefit of the racing and gambling industries, and the unequivocal support of New South Wales Labor to use the Harbour Bridge for The Everest promotion,

(d) the special treatment of the racing industry by the Government in exempting racing

broadcasts and racing-specific gambling platforms from inducement to gamble laws that were designed to reduce gambling harm,

(e) the significant increase in racing-related gifts to Liberal and Labor Party members of

Parliament since 2014/15 as acknowledged in recent disclosures with Sports Minister Stuart Ayres and Labor Leader Luke Foley being the largest individual recipients,

(f) the admission by Woolworths in August 2018, following allegations in February, that

staff at its ALH hotels collected personal information on high turnover poker machine players and shared the data among its hotels to enable staff to encourage them to increase their losses and offered free drinks to high value customers to encourage further gaming activity, and that despite almost eight months passing since the allegations were first raised, there has been no action by the Government,

(g) the practices of Dee Why RSL in compelling and rewarding players to remain on poker

machines that have been publicly linked to the suicide of Gary Van Duinen in June 2018 and the failure of the Government to meaningfully respond to those practices,

(h) the failure of governance at the Illawarra Steelers Club that allowed unconscionable

practices of providing free alcohol and large cash advances to poker machine players to continue for some time, and that despite a substantial fine, the behaviour points to systemic problems of this sort within the industry, especially given the Chairman of the Steelers Club is also the Clubs Australia President and the Chairman of Clubs NSW,

(i) the failure of the Government to meaningfully and transparently investigate possible

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(j) the escalating profits of the poker machine industry in New South Wales which is expected to reach $7 billion per year by 2021 despite claims by the Government of efforts to reduce gambling harm, and recent legislative changes which implement some of the Government’s 2014 Memorandum of Understanding have only further increased profit forecasts and were supported unequivocally by the New South Wales Labor Party,

(k) the 60 per cent racing wagering tax cut announced in the 2015 State Budget, which was a

key campaign of New South Wales Labor in the 2015 State Election, and the write off of a $10 million dollar loan to the racing industry,

(l) the revolving door between major political parties and the racing and gambling industry

illustrated by, but not limited to, former Liberal Premier Barry O’Farrell who is now the Chief Executive Officer of Racing Australia and former Federal Labor Minister Stephen Conroy, now Executive Director of Responsible Wagering Australia, and

(m) the ongoing substantial political donations made to the Liberal, National and Labor

Parties in Australia by the gambling industry including in the most recent Federal disclosures for 2016/17 $614,825 to the Liberal Party and $419,234 to the Labor Party.

2. That this House also notes the devastating consequences of gambling harm in the New South

Wales community and that New South Wales has the highest per person per year gambling losses of any jurisdiction in the world.

3. That this House calls on the Government to initiate a Special Commission of Inquiry into the

impact of the gambling and racing industries in New South Wales and the influence of the gambling and racing industries on New South Wales political parties.



1. That this House notes that: (a) a study by the Climate Council shows that New South Wales has fallen behind other

states on renewable energy, sourcing just six per cent of energy from cost-effective clean wind or solar sources,

(b) only one sixth of jobs in the renewables sector will be in New South Wales,

(c) the Government has no credible energy policy or emissions reduction policy, and

(d) the Nationals have labelled a phase out of coal in response to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change special report as 'ideological' posturing.

2. That this House calls on the Government to recognise the importance of tackling climate change

and the clear science presented by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and immediately draft a credible energy and emissions reduction policy.



1. That this House notes that: (a) Prime Minister Scott Morrison MP has announced support for plans to move Australia's

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(b) if undertaken, this would follow the May 2018 move by United States President Donald Trump to open a United States embassy in Jerusalem, and

(c) the only other countries that recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel are the United

States and Guatemala, and doing so would place Australia at the fringe right of global politics.

2. That this House acknowledges that:

(a) the timing of the Trump move coincided with the 70th anniversary of the Nakba, the 'day

of the catastrophe' when the Palestinian people were alienated from their homeland, and (b) the timing of the Morrison announcement coincided with an imminent United Nations

vote on the Palestinian Authority being recognised as the chair of the G77 group of developing nations, and Australia's decision to vote 'no'.

3. That this House recognises:

(a) repeated United Nations resolutions since 1947 have refused to acknowledge Jerusalem as the capital of Israel,

(b) United Nations Security Council resolution 478 calls upon all States to refrain from the

establishment of diplomatic missions in the Holy City of Jerusalem, and (c) United Nations General Assembly resolution ES 10/L.22 in December 2017 affirmed

resolution 478 and demanded all states to comply with Security Council resolutions regarding the Holy City of Jerusalem, and not to recognise any actions or measures contrary to those resolutions.

4. That this House condemns the Prime Minister for playing politics with Jerusalem and the lives

of millions of Palestinians for a perceived political gain in the Wentworth by-election. (Notice given 16 October 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 193)


That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 7 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents in the possession, custody or control of Infrastructure NSW: (a) the source documents that informed the 'Resilient Valley, Resilient Communities - Hawkesbury-

Nepean Valley Flood Risk Management Strategy', (b) the cost benefit analysis of the alternative measures to the proposed Warragamba Dam project to

raise the wall of Warragamba Dam and to operate the dam for the purposes of facilitating flood mitigation downstream of the dam, and

(c) any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a



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(a) Barwon is the only electorate in New South Wales currently experiencing a population decline, and

(b) population is declining as rising costs and stagnant wages hurt regional families and small businesses already struggling with drought.

2. That this House supports the introduction of a bill to abolish payroll tax for all small and

medium businesses in far west New South Wales which represents one of many steps that a good government can take to the ease pressure and promote growth in the region.


2518. Liquor Legislation Amendment (Repeal of Lock-out Laws) Bill 2018: resumption of the adjourned debate of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That this bill be now read a second time (5 calendar days from 25 October 2018)—Mrs Maclaren-Jones. (20 minutes)


1. That this House notes that: (a) the latest independent health data for the Emergency Department at Broken Hill Hospital

show: (i) waiting times have increased in every triage, (ii) 565 patients waited more than four hours to leave the Emergency Department, and

(b) doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and all health staff are doing their best under

enormous pressure.

2. That this House calls on the Minister for Health to: (a) provide an explanation to this House as to why waiting times are increasing, and

(b) provide more support for patients and health staff to reduce waiting times at Broken Hill

Hospital. (Notice given 17 October 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 194)



(a) Mona Vale Hospital is a vital public health facility that is used and valued by the Northern Beaches community,

(b) on Sunday 14 October, hundreds of locals rallied at Mona Vale Village Green against the

Government’s decision to close Mona Vale Hospital’s emergency, maternity, paediatric, surgery, intensive care and other acute services when the new Northern Beaches Hospital opens,


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(c) there is legitimate concern about the distance and ability for many Northern Beaches locals, particularly those in Pittwater to readily access the new Northern Beaches Hospital at Frenchs Forest, especially when the Wakehurst Parkway is congested or closed due to flooding or bushfire, and

(d) the Northern Beaches community deserves to have Mona Vale Hospital operating at full

capacity with all acute services provided at the Hospital. 2. That this House:

(a) congratulates the Northern Beaches community for their ongoing campaign to retain a fully operational Mona Vale Hospital, and

(b) calls on the Government to reverse its decision to downgrade Mona Vale Hospital and

ensure all acute and emergency services are maintained. (Notice given 17 October 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 194)



(a) new research published in the Foodbank's 2018 Hunger Report shows that four million

Australians have experienced food insecurity in the last 12 months, (b) more than three quarters of these people are regularly eating less than they need, because

they lack the money or resources to obtain food, and (c) country dwellers are 33 per cent more likely to be hungry than their city counterparts.

2. That this House acknowledges that:

(a) jobseeker payments are down $335m, and that this is not because of a strong labour

market - according to the latest ABS data, labour underutilisation (unemployment plus underemployment) is at 13.4 per cent,

(b) Australia is currently experiencing record low wage growth; the average household has

less than they did in 2009, and (c) the Federal Coalition is celebrating pushing people off their social security entitlements

and into poverty that is so dire nearly one in five Australians are struggling to put food on the table.


(a) Labor and the Coalition should stop their attacks on our social security system and

workers’ rights, and (b) Labor and the Coaltion should give workers back the right to strike, raise the minimum

wage by $250 a month, cap CEO salaries, build 500,000 social houses and raise the corporate tax rate if they want to make sure Australians don’t go hungry.



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1. That this House commends Rabbi Kamins of the Emanuel Synagogue at Woollahra in urging the members of his congregation to consider the moral issue of climate change.

2. That this House notes the wisdom of Rabbi Kamins’ words:

(a) "Climate change has the potential to destroy life on this planet as we know it, ironically not by a 'flood caused by God', but droughts and disastrous weather caused by us", and

(b) "In light of the recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

(IPCC) showing the urgency of the climate situation, people need to vote to protect creation".



1. That this House notes the following motion passed by the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn, which was forwarded to all political parties in Canberra, New South Wales and the ACT as follows:

"The Anglican Church of Australia covers a broad section of the community. It is observed that current Federal leaders are preoccupied with internal matters and disconnected from the communities they represent. Consequently this Synod:

1. Affirms the Christian values of kindness, compassion, and the intrinsic value of each

person;

2. Laments that kindness, compassion and treating people with dignity are being eroded in our society, as we see, for example, in:

a. Treatment of some asylum seekers and refugees resulting in significant physical

and mental health problems and the separation of families;

b. Persistent inequality and the winding back of income safety nets;

c. Fear-mongering and division, instead of fostering social harmony and unity; and

d. Policies that undermine the capacity of charities to speak out against wrongs.

3. Asks the Vicar General to write to the leaders of all parties currently represented in the Commonwealth, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory Parliaments advising them of 1 and 2 and asking them to have kindness, compassion and innate dignity of each person guide their policies, decision-making and behaviour."

2. That this House accepts the criticism of current politics and commits from this day on to

prioritise values of kindness, compassion and treating each person with innate dignity in our work on behalf of the people of New South Wales.



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2543. Mr Martin to move—

That this House notes that:

(a) October marks Dyslexia Awareness Month and aims to raise public awareness of the most common form of learning difficulty,

(b) dyslexia occurs on a continuum from mild to severe and according to the Australian

Dyslexia Association, approximately 10 per cent of the school age population has dyslexia,

(c) individuals with dyslexia have trouble with reading and spelling despite having the

ability to learn, and (d) despite individuals with dyslexia being capable of learning, 80 per cent of people still

associate dyslexia with low intelligence. (Notice given 18 October 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 195)


That, under Standing Order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 28 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents in the possession, custody or control of the Deputy Premier, the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Regional Water, Minister for Trade and Industry, the Department of Industry, and the Department of Premier and Cabinet: (a) all documents relating to the appointment of Roc Capital Pty Limited ABN 37 167 858 764,

AFSL 460464 (‘Roc Partners’) to advise on the allocation of funds from the Go NSW Equity Fund,

(b) all documents relating to the $3.33 million investment in Australia's Oyster Coast under the Go

NSW Equity Fund, (c) all documents relating to the $3.33 million investment in Stone Axe Pastoral under the Go NSW

Equity Fund, and (d) any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a



That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act relating to the protection of emergency services workers. (Emergency Services Protection Bill) (Notice given 23 October 2018)


1. That this House notes that: (a) on 18 October 2018, Singaporean activist and social worker Jolovan Wham attended the

NSW Parliament to brief members and staff on his work in Singapore, and


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(b) Mr Wham briefed members on his work with migrant and local workers and on democratic reform in Singapore.


(a) the Public Order Act of Singapore has strict limits on the right to peacefully assemble,

including certain prescribed locations, (b) this is despite international conventions which provide for a right to assemble, including

a responsibility of the Government to facilitate peaceful assemblies “within sight and sound” of their intended target, and

(c) international organisations including Human Rights Watch have urged the Singaporean

Government to “stop treating peaceful assemblies as crimes and cease prosecuting their organisers”.

3. That this House notes with concern that:

(a) Mr Wham has been charged with three sets of criminal offences for organising peaceful

public gatherings in Singapore and that these offences in the Public Order Act are punishable by fines of up to $5,000 for a first offence,

(b) in one of these protests, seven activists held a book in a train car to commemorate the

30th anniversary of Singaporean ex-political prisoners who were detained without trial, (c) Mr Wham faces a further charge of vandalism for sticking two pieces of paper on the

window of the train and faces a maximum penalty of three years imprisonment for a first offence, and

(d) another of the protests was a candlelight vigil outside Changi Prison to support the family

of a Malaysian man who was due to be executed for drug trafficking. 4. That this House affirms the right to freedom of political expression and assembly. (Notice given 23 October 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 196)


That this House notes that: (a) in response to supplementary questions during Budget Estimates, the Minister for Primary

Industries, Minister for Regional Water and Minister for Trade and Industry, advised that at the commencement of the fishing reforms, there were 881 commercial fishing businesses in New South Wales,

(b) the same advice stated that two years later there were only 704 businesses left, (c) this represents a loss of 177 commercial fishing businesses, mostly small family run enterprises,

which is more than 20 per cent of the industry, (d) the exit of these businesses is now having impact on associated businesses, including fishing co-

operatives, and (e) the Minister is yet to release a social impact statement on the impact of his reforms.



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(a) on Wednesday 17 October 2018, Queensland State Parliament voted to legalise abortion,

(b) the bill was passed 50 votes for to 41 against with all Members of Parliament (MPs) having a conscience vote,

(c) eighty percent of women MPs voted in favour of legalising abortion,

(d) New South Wales is now the only state in Australia where abortion is still technically a

crime,

(e) the President of the Australian Lawyers for Human Rights, Kerry Weste, has called the situation in New South Wales on abortion 'extraordinarily archaic'; and

(f) the Sydney Morning Herald, in an editorial on the 20 October 2018, said that 'NSW is the

last of the dinosaurs when it comes to women's reproductive health'.

2. That this House agrees that regardless of who forms government after the March 2019 election, abortion law reform should be one of the first items of business in the new parliament.



1. That this House notes that: (a) the Murray Valley National Park protects 41,000 hectares of the majestic river red gums

and Ramsar-listed wetlands on the New South Wales-Victorian border, which includes the largest contiguous forest of river red gums and several endangered species,

(b) the creation of the Murray Valley National Park was the culmination of a 30-year

campaign by groups like the National Parks Association, and (c) the private member's bill from the Member for Murray that seeks to remove the national

park status of the Murray Valley National Park would be an environmentally reckless decision without precedent in New South Wales history.

2. That this House calls on the Government to retain the Murray Valley National Park and protect

our precious River Red Gums from logging. (Notice given 23 October 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 196)

2562. Mr Brown to move—

1. That a select committee be established to inquire into and report on healthcare in the Murrumbidgee district, and in particular: (a) the feasibility of building a new hospital in Griffith, with a fully funded budget of at least

$300 million, (b) needs-based analysis of community health requirements and the funding required for

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(c) bullying, harassment and the unfair dismissal of employees in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District,

(d) the downgrading and outsourcing of health services, (e) how to attract and retain medical staff to the Murrumbidgee Local Health District, (f) measures to employ more paediatric nurses and practitioners in isolated parts of the

district to treat and protect children, and (g) any other related matter.

2. That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the standing orders, the committee consist of seven members comprising:

(a) three government members, (b) two opposition members, and (c) two crossbench members, being Mr Brown and Mr Green.

3. That the Chair of the committee be Mr Brown and the Deputy Chair be Mr Green. 4. That members may be appointed to the committee as substitute members for any matter before

the committee by providing notice in writing to the Committee Clerk, with nominations made as follows: (a) nominations for substitute government or opposition members are to be made by the

Leader of the Government, Leader of the Opposition, Government or Opposition Whip or Deputy Whip, as applicable, and

(b) nominations for substitute crossbench members are to be made by the substantive

member or another crossbench member. 5. That a committee member who is unable to attend a deliberative meeting in person may

participate by electronic communication and may move any motion and be counted for the purpose of any quorum or division, provided that: (a) the Chair is present in the meeting room, (b) all members are able to speak and hear each other at all times, and (c) members may not participate by electronic communication in a meeting to consider a

draft report.

6. That, unless the committee decides otherwise:

(a) submissions to inquiries are to be published, subject to the Committee Clerk checking for confidentiality and adverse mention and, where those issues arise, bringing them to the attention of the committee for consideration,

(b) the Chair’s proposed witness list is to be circulated to provide members with an

opportunity to amend the list, with the witness list agreed to by email, unless a member requests the Chair to convene a meeting to resolve any disagreement,

(c) the sequence of questions to be asked at hearings alternate between opposition,

crossbench and government members, in that order, with equal time allocated to each,

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(e) supplementary questions are to be lodged with the Committee Clerk within two days, excluding Saturday and Sunday, following the receipt of the hearing transcript, with witnesses requested to return answers to questions on notice and supplementary questions within 21 calendar days of the date on which questions are forwarded to the witness, and

(f) answers to questions on notice and supplementary questions are to be published, subject

to the Committee Clerk checking for confidentiality and adverse mention and, where those issues arise, bringing them to the attention of the committee for consideration.



That this House does not support:

(a) any existing National Parks in New South Wales having their status revoked, and

(b) any tenure swaps between National Parks and State Forests to augment timber supply. (Notice given 23 October 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 196)



(a) the beautiful Bylong Valley has been acknowledged as a landscape of state-significant heritage value by the Heritage Council of NSW,

(b) the fertile Bylong Valley is the site of prime agricultural land and has a long history of

agricultural production including thoroughbred horse breeding, sheep and cattle grazing, (c) Tarwyn Park in the productive Bylong Valley is the home and an outstanding model of

the agricultural practice of Natural Sequence Farming, the pioneer of this innovative farming model was awarded an Order of Australia in 2011,

(d) the rich Bylong Valley is a centre for lucerne hay production and fodder cropping, which

is particularly vital in times of hardship and drought, (e) the precious Bylong Valley has significant groundwater, surface water and river

resources which are vital for local landholders, communities and the environment, and (f) the attractive Bylong Valley is valued locally and by visitors alike for its outstanding

natural beauty and landscapes. 2. That this House calls on the Minister for Planning to acknowledge the cultural, environmental

and agricultural significance of the Bylong Valley and its importance to the community. (Notice given 23 October 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 196)


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(a) community group Battle for Berrima held a successful Q&A panel session on "Why is Coal Mining Allowed in the Drinking Water Catchment?" at Berrima Town Hall on 20 October,

(b) the panel session on the future of coal mining in the Southern Highlands included

community members, a water expert, member for Goulburn the Honourable Pru Goward MP, Opposition resources spokesperson the Honourable Adam Searle MLC and Mr Jeremy Buckingham MLC as Greens spokesperson on energy and resources,

(c) the majority of the community in the Wingecarribee Shire have concerns about the

impacts of Hume Coal’s coal mine proposal on the future of water security,

(d) a Galaxy Research poll found 76 per cent of Shire residents are worried about the impact of the mine on groundwater and 73 per cent have concerns about its impacts on catchment water supply and purity,

(e) the Environmental Impact Statement revealed the mine will impact groundwater,

lowering water levels across 93 bores owned by landholders for up to 65 years, (f) a groundwater assessment, peer-reviewed by the Water Research Lab at the University of

New South Wales, estimates groundwater may be lowered by up 150 metres over an area of 200 square kilometres or more,

(g) the International Panel on Climate Change has warned the world needs to move away

from coal by 2050 for a chance of keeping global warming below 1.5 degrees, and (h) at the event, neither the Honourable Pru Goward MP representing the Liberal/National

Government or the Honourable Adam Searle MLC representing the Labor Opposition would commit to a ban on coal mining in the Sydney Drinking Water Catchment.

2. That this House calls on the Government to: (a) acknowledge that coal mining cannot safely coexist with drinking water catchments

across New South Wales, (b) support a ban on coal mining in the Sydney Drinking Water Catchment and all drinking

water catchments in the state, and (c) listen to concerns from the local community, water experts and climate scientists and rule

out the Hume Coal’s proposed coal mine in the Southern Highlands. (Notice given 23 October 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 196)



(a) Energy Security Board Chair Dr Kerry Schott told the Committee for Economic

Development of Australia event in Melbourne yesterday that “Commercial reasons will be made about retiring coal plants and they're likely to get dropped out the door faster than their technical lives would suggest” and predicted Australia would meet its emission reduction targets under the Paris accord, mostly through the actions of state governments, and


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(b) BHP head of Sustainability and Climate Change Fiona Wild told the same conference that the company believed there should be a price on carbon to achieve “lowest-cost emissions reductions”.

2. That this House calls on the Government to stop relying on the omnishambles that is the

Morrison Government, and instead draft some real state-based solutions to make polluters pay for the greenhouse gas pollution they emit and to provide the state-based policies to ensure continued investment in renewable energy in New South Wales after the federal RET is fulfilled in 2020.




(a) the deadline for exhibition and submissions on Whitehaven’s Vickery coal mine proposal ends on Thursday 25 October 2018,

(b) concerned community members and local groups including People for the Plains, Wando

CCC and Maules Creek CWA have requested an extension on the exhibition and submission time due to drought hardship being suffered in the community and the lengthy 4000 pages of documents to review,

(c) Mr Jeremy Buckingham MLC wrote to the Minister for Planning on 20 September 2018

seeking an extension on the exhibition and submission time from 42 days to 90 days on Vickery coal mine and has yet to receive a reply from the Minister, and

(d) the impacts of drought should not disadvantage the local community from having its say

on the proposed Vickery coal mine and the future of mining in the region. 2. That this House calls on the Minister for Planning to acknowledge the serious concerns raised

by this drought-affected community and provide an extension on providing submissions on the Vickery coal mine until 12 December 2018.


2569. Mr Primrose to move—

That this House notes that: (a) it is now one hundred years since women, who had already gained the vote, also became eligible

to be elected in New South Wales, (b) the Women’s Legal Status Act 1918 stated that women would now be able 'to be elected and to

act as Lord Mayor or alderman of the Municipal Council of Sydney, mayor, president, alderman, or councillor of any municipality or shire under the laws relating to local government',

(c) in 1928, Lilian Fowler, a Labor stalwart became the first female alderman in New South Wales, (d) Lilian was also Australia’s first female Mayor, elected to that position in December 1938, and

also served as only the third woman elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1944 to 1950,

(e) Lilian's name lives on in the Federal Seat of Fowler, and


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(f) Lilian ultimately lost her place on Newtown Council when it was merged with the City of Sydney, proving that forced council mergers have always been an endless source of trouble.




(a) the passing of Major General Gordon Lindsay Maitland on 18 October 2018, (b) that Major General Gordon Lindsay Maitland AO OBE RFD ED (1926 – 2018) was born

in Rockdale on 25 August 1926,

(c) he was aged just 17 when he enlisted in the 2nd Australian Imperial Force during the Second World War,

(d) Major General Maitland was a member of the Allied Translator and Interpreter Service

within Timor Force, supervising compliance with surrender terms, and locating and questioning possible war criminals across the Netherlands East Indies islands of Soemba, Soembawa and Flores,

(e) in the immediate post-war period, he was principal interpreter at the Darwin War Crimes

Trials and later saw overseas service in Papua New Guinea and Vietnam; later in his Army career he served as Chief of Reserves at Army Headquarters and as a member of the Chief of Army’s Advisory Council,

(f) General Maitland holds the distinction to be the only Private to have attained the rank of

Major General and to be appointed to the Chief of Army’s Advisory Council, (g) he also had a distinguished civilian career as CEO of The Royal Agricultural Society;

member of Government committees; and Chief Manager of the Commonwealth Bank, (h) for the last 30 odd years of his life he was devoted to commemorative and community

activities, particularly assisting veterans and their organisations, a number of which he has led; he also had a lifelong dedication to military history, publishing six books on the topic, and

(i) that his appreciable influence on organisations such as Sydney’s Dawn Service, Defence

Reserves Association, Sydney Legacy, the Army Museum, and the Royal United Services Institute will be enduring, and he was a long time champion and supporter of the Battle for Australia Association.

2. This House passes its condolences to the family and friends of Major General Gordon Lindsay

Maitland AO OBE RFD ED. (Notice given 25 October 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 198)



(a) Nobel Memorial Prize winning economist Joseph Stiglitz has warned Australia that its

future prosperity is at risk if it continues its dependence on fossil fuels, (b) Professor Stiglitz told the ABC that successful countries are those who are going to make

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(c) the Professor highlighted the undue influence of special interests in politicizing climate change. He said 'Coal [and] oil companies have an economic interest in trying to persuade people that it [climate change] is hokum, that it's a liberal conspiracy. It's not!'.

3. That this House notes the numbers New South Wales is likely to suffer economically if it

continues to rely on coal and fails to transition the New South Wales economy towards 100 per cent renewable energy.



That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 7 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents in the possession, custody or control of the Premier, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Treasurer, NSW Treasury, the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Regional Water and Minister for Trade and Industry, the Department of Industry, Water NSW, the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Infastructure NSW, or the Minister for Energy and Utilities: (a) the preliminary and final or current versions of the business case entitled "Broken Hill Long-

Term Water Supply Solution", and (b) any legal or other advice regarding the scope or validity of this order of the House created as a

result of this order of the House.

(Notice given 25 October 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 198) 2582. Mr Mallard to move—


(a) on Tuesday 16 October 2018, Warrimoo Public School in the Blue Mountains was presented with a Resilient Australia Award at Parliament House,

(b) the 2018 Resilient Australia Awards and NSW Get Ready Community Awards help

highlight community-led disaster preparedness and response initiatives across the State, (c) the awards aim to inspire communities to strengthen their capabilities so they may

withstand and recover from natural disasters into the future, (d) Warrimoo Public School won the Schools category for their Bush Fire Ready program

that develops student knowledge and skills in fire safety, (e) Warrimoo was devastated by bushfires in November 2014 and 100 children from

Warrimoo Public School were evacuated to safety on that occasion, and (f) Warrimoo Public School was of course supported by the New South Wales Rural Fire

Service, 2. That this House congratulates Warrimoo Public School on receiving a Resilient Australia

Award. (Notice given 25 October 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 198)


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2583. Mr Fang to move—

1. That this House notes that on 22 October 2018, major state based golfing organisations came together to collectively celebrate the achievements of clubs and individuals across all levels of the sport at the inaugural New South Wales Golf Industry Awards.


(a) the Ron Crouch Transport Wagga Wagga Pro-Am was awarded the PGA Pro-Am Series Tournament of the Year, and

(b) Kurt Stegbauer of the Wagga Wagga Country Club was awarded PGA Club Professional

of the Year 3. That this House congratulates Kurt Stegbauer, Geoff Crouch from Ron Crouch Transport, and

Wagga Wagga Country Club secretary-manager, John Turner, and his team on their hard work and dedication to the sport and wish them continued success into the future.



That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to repeal the Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act 2018. (Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Repeal Bill) (Notice given 25 October 2018)



(a) the 2018 Invictus Games was held in Sydney from 20 October 2018 - 27 October 2018, (b) the event involved over 500 wounded and injured servicemen and women from 18

different nations, (c) the event hosted 11 different sports that highlight the remarkable journey and service of

ex-servicemen and women, and (d) the selfless acts of support by the families and friends of wounded servicemen and

women during the event. 2. That this House notes that:

(a) the opening ceremony for the Invictus Games occurred on the 20th of October 2018, and (b) in attendance were the following special guests:

(i) His Royal Highness Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, (ii) Her Royal Highness Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, (iii) His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd),

Governor General of Australia, (iv) the Honourable Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia, (v) former Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable John Howard OM, AC, (vi) the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier, (vii) the Honourable David Elliott MP, Minister for Counter Terrorism, Minister for

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3. That this House commends the 500 participants of the Invictus Games for their display of athleticism, resilience and perseverance.

4. That this House commends the event organisers of the 2018 Invictus Games for hosting a

terrific sporting event that captured the mateship and comradery of our servicemen and women.

(Notice given 25 October 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 198) 2586. Mrs Ward to move—


(a) on 29 September 2018, the NSW Police Force and the New South Wales community acknowledged National Police Remembrance Day, an annual event that commemorates the service and sacrifice of members of the NSW Police Force who have lost their lives in the line of duty,

(b) this day is of great importance to so many and is also a time to remember police officers

who have lost their lives through illness or other circumstances, and (c) each year, 29 September holds significance for police throughout Australia, New

Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and the Solomon Islands to honour officers whose lives have been lost while performing their duty as police officers.


(a) the great service of all members of the NSW Police Force in supporting and protecting our community,

(b) all police officers whose lives have been lost in the line of duty, as well as those whose

devotion and dedication to the service of others and their duty has left them with injuries to body or mind, and

(c) the great support provided by family and friends of all of those serving in our police

force. (Notice given 25 October 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 198)


1. That this House notes that: (a) on 11 October 2018, the NSW Women's Alliance launched A Safe State, a

comprehensive policy platform for preventing and responding to Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence,

(b) the NSW Women's Alliance is a group of New South Wales peak organisations and statewide service providers working within the sexual violence and domestic and family violence field and is co-convened by Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia and Domestic Violence NSW, and

(c) the platform has 49 key recommendations for funding, law and policy change including:

(i) an independent statutory body for the primary prevention of gender-based violence,

(ii) gender-based violence to be a key priority in New South Wales secondary schools,

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(iv) an additional $310 million over four years for specialist domestic and family violence services,

(v) development of a specific Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led strategy to prevent violence,

(vi) an additional $1.7 million per year in funding for the NSW Rape Crisis Centre, (vii) an additional $25.86 million per year in funding for specialist women's legal

services and community legal centres, (viii) improved training for NSW Police Officers on how to respond appropriately to

sexual, domestic and family violence.

2. That this House agrees that: (a) every person has the right to be safe and to live free from violence, and (b) Government is responsible for ensuring that every person, the vast majority of which are

women and their children, experiencing, or who has experienced, sexual, domestic and family violence is supported to heal, has safe home and can access justice.

3. That this House calls on all parties to work constructively with the NSW Women's Alliance to

deliver the Safe State platform. (Notice given 25 October 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 198)

2589. Mrs Ward to move—


(a) the 2018 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, Northern Beaches Region, was held on Friday 24 August 2018, in recognition of the outstanding contribution to volunteering in New South Wales of volunteers from across the Northern Beaches,

(b) the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards is an annual event launched in 2007 by The

Centre for Volunteering to recognise the 2 million plus volunteers in New South Wales, and to promote the importance of volunteering to the community,

(c) these awards are the biggest celebration of volunteering across the country, and together

with many other volunteers from across the state, the Northern Beaches community was acknowledged for their enormous contribution to the local community, and

(d) Northern Beaches community volunteers were acknowledged for their support across a

broad range of areas including: hospitals, sporting clubs, helping in schools, the environment and with many community based organisations.


(a) the following recipients of NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards for the Northern Beaches

region, (i) Young Volunteer of the Year – Sophie Rothery, Whale Beach Surf life Saving

Club from Whale Beach, (ii) Adult Volunteer of the Year and Overall Regional Winner – Rebecca Fitzpatrick,

Lou’s Place from Manly, (iii) Senior Volunteer of the Year – Robyn Wynen, Cerebral Palsy Alliance from

Collaroy, (iv) Volunteer Team of the Year – Northern Beaches Palliative Care Volunteers from

Mona Vale, (b) all volunteers across New South Wales who contribute to the wider community, adding

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(c) Dee Why RSL for their support and hospitality at this year’s event, and (d) the principal partner supporters of the NSW Volunteer Awards, the Department of

Family and Community Services and ClubsNSW, as well as Etchcraft and Thrifty Car and Truck Rentals.


2591. Mrs Ward to move—

1. That this House notes that: (a) on Wednesday, 17 October 2018, the Together for Humanity Foundation held a Youth

Summit in the Theatrette at New South Wales Parliament House, (b) the Youth Summit brought together students from a number of schools across New South

Wales to explore the issue of creating a sense of belonging and connectedness for all groups within Australian society,

(c) the theme for this year’s Summit was values, narratives and action, and (d) schools attending this year’s Summit included:

(i) Australian International Academy-Kellyville, (ii) Arkana College, (iii) Burwood Girls High School, (iv) Gawura School, (v) Illawarra Sports High School, (vi) JJ Cahill Memorial High School, (vii) Lewisham Public School, (viii) Neutral Bay Public School, (ix) Revesby Public School, (x) Waverley College, (xi) Wiley Park Girls High School.


(a) Together for Humanity Foundation representatives: (i) President, Madenia Abdurahma, (ii) Chairperson, Chris McDiven AM, (iii) Board member Valerie Hoogstad,

(b) Keynote Speaker, the Honourable Rob Stokes MP, Education Minister, (c) also in attendance:

(i) the Honourable Ray Williams MP, Minister for Multiculturalism, (ii) the Honourable Jihad Dib MP, Shadow Minister for Education, (iii) the Honourable Natalie Ward MLC,

(d) religious representatives:

(i) Father Shenouda Mansour, (ii) Rabbi Jacquie Ninio, (iii) Rev Ken Day, St Stephen’s Uniting Church, (iv) Father Patrick McInerney, and

(e) sporting representatives:

(i) Billy Dib, retired boxer, (ii) Angela Priftis, Auburn Giants Football Club.


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(a) the ongoing commitment of the Together for Humanity Foundation working with schools to foster tolerance and promote intercultural understanding, and

(b) the following schools for their insightful and informative presentations at the Youth

Summit: (i) Burwood Girls High School, (ii) JJ Cahill Memorial High School, (iii) Revesby Public School, (iv) Waverley College.




(a) on 20 October 2018, a service was held to open the Anzac Memorial Centenary Extension at Hyde Park in Sydney,

(b) those in attendance were:

(i) His Royal Highness Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, (ii) Her Royal Highness Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, (iii) the Honourable Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia, (iv) the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier, (v) His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret'd), Governor

of New South Wales, (vi) the Honourable David Elliott MP, Minister for Counter Terrorism, Minister for

Corrections and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, and

(c) that from 11 November 2018, the Anzac Memorial Centenary Extension will be made open for the public to pay their respects, remembering all the Australians who have served their country.

2. That this House commends the Honourable David Elliott MP, Minister for Veterans Affairs, for

his championing of the Anzac Memorial Centenary Project since being appointed to the Veterans Affairs portfolio in 2015.


(a) the memorial is a physical expression of the legend of Anzac, dedicated to the remembrance of Australians who have served in the Defence Force,

(b) 1,701 soil samples from 1,701 New South Wales towns, cities and districts have been

collected since March 2017 to make up the Hall of Service display in the Anzac Memorial, and

(c) the display was created with the generous help of hundreds of public volunteers and New

South Wales state and commercial surveyors. (Notice given 25 October 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 198)


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2598. Revd Mr Nile to move— 1. That this House expresses and place on record its deep regret in the loss sustained to the State by

the death on 11 October 2018 of the Honourable Marie May Bignold, a former member of this House from 1984 to 1991.

2. That this resolution be communicated by the President to the family of the deceased. (Notice given 13 November 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 199)

2599. Mr Clarke to move— 1. That this House notes that:

(a) on Sunday 28 October 2018 the President Mr Harry Danalis and the Board of the Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales hosted a cocktail party at the Greek Community Club, Lakemba in remembrance and commemoration of the 78th anniversary of Greek National Day, 28 October 1940,

(b) those who attended as special guests included:

(i) Mr Christos Karras, Consul-General of Greece in Sydney, (ii) Mr Harry Danalis, President, Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales, (iii) the Very Reverend Prohoros Anastasiadis representing His Eminence Archbishop

Stylianos of the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia, (iv) Mr Michael Tsilimos, Secretary, Greek Orthodox Community of New South

Wales, (v) the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice, (vi) Mr Chris Minns MP, Shadow Minister for Water, (vii) the Honourable Courtney Houssos MLC, Temporary Chair of Committees, (viii) Mrs Ekaterini Gkikiza, Consul, Greek Economics and Commercial Affairs in

Sydney, (ix) Councillor Paula Masselos, Waverley Council, (x) Mr Efthymios Kallos, Executive Producer, Greek Program SBS, (xi) representatives of numerous Hellenic community organisations, and

(c) those who participated in the official proceedings included:

(i) students Maria Kakali, Maria Georgakopoulou, Angeliki Georgakopoulou and Ionee Georgakopoulou from the School "Greek Like in Greece" at Clemton Park who sang the Australian and Greek National Anthems,

(ii) students of the Greek afternoon schools of the Greek Orthodox community of New South Wales who performed Greek dances under the direction of dance teacher Paroula Thurban.

2. That this House:

(a) commends the Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales for its successful holding of a function to commemorate the 78th anniversary of Greek National Day, and

(b) extends greetings to the Hellenic community on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of

Greek National Day. (Notice given 13 November 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 199)


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2600. Mrs Houssos to move— 1. That this House notes that:

(a) Foodbank is the largest food relief organisation in Australia, and (b) on Monday 15 October 2018, Foodbank released their 2018 Hunger Report which

revealed that: (i) 4 million Australians had experienced food insecurity in the last 12 months, (ii) 51 per cent of those seeking assistance are employed, (iii) those living in regional Australia are a third more likely to face food insecurity

than their city counterparts, (iv) females are 31 per cent more likely than males to experience food insecurity, (v) the situation is getting worse, with half of Foodbank’s charity partners reported an

increase in the number of people seeking assistance. 2. That this House:

(a) consistent with the recent Legislative Council inquiry into fresh food prices, recognises that food insecurity is a growing problem faced by individuals and families across New South Wales, especially in regional and remote areas,

(b) thanks Foodbank for the important work it does, and (c) condemns the Federal Liberal-National Government for attempting to cut their funding

by $323,000 – almost a half – in the middle of a drought and six weeks before Christmas. (Notice given 13 November 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 199)

2601. Mr Green to move— That the House:

(a) condemns the Melbourne terror attack that occurred on Bourke Street, Melbourne on 9

November 2018,

(b) acknowledges that: (i) our thoughts and prayers go to those who were harmed in the attack, including one victim

that was fatally wounded and two more victims who were wounded, (ii) the role of the Victorian Police and brave bystanders who risked their lives to stop the

attacker, (iii) the words of our Prime Minister: "I condemn the act of terrorism in Melbourne today that

has tragically taken the life of a fellow Australian who has died as a result of this evil and cowardly attack. Australian will never be intimated by these appalling attacks and we will continue to go about our lives and enjoy the freedoms that the terrorist detest", and

(c) reaffirms its commitment to free speech, but its opposition to acts of terrorism, hate speech and

inciting violence. (Notice given 13 November 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 199)

2602. Mr Amato to move— 1. That this House notes that:

(a) on 9 November 2018, Armistice 1918-2018 Australia Remembers in partnership with the Returned Serviceman’s League Australia and Campbelltown City Council held “A day to remember” at Mawson Park, Campbelltown,


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(b) the function was organised with local schools to commemorate Armistice Day, (c) the following schools participated in the commemorations:

(i) Ambarvale Public School, (ii) Bardia Public School, (iii) Blairmount Public School, (iv) Bradbury Public School, (v) Campbelltown Performing Arts High School, (vi) Claymore Public School, (vii) Hurlstone Agricultural School, (viii) Ingleburn High School, (ix) Ingleburn Public School, (x) John Warby Public School, (xi) Minto Public School, (xii) Mount Carmel Catholic College, (xiii) Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Primary School, (xiv) Rosemeadow Public School, (xv) Sarah Redfern High School, (xvi) St Patrick’s College for Girls, (xvii) Thomas Reddall High School, (xviii) Woodland Road Public School,

(d) the following school students addressed the service:

(i) Sina Barren – Opening Remembrance Day Address, (ii) Caius Cassar – The Cenotaph, (iii) Teresa Berreto – The Honour Guard, (iv) Liana Eaves – The Origin of Remembrance Day, (v) Rachel Teshome – The Origin of Remembrance Day, (vi) Payton Ivancic - The Origin of Remembrance Day, (vii) Kate Ripoll - The Origin of Remembrance Day, (viii) Kiara Beggs - The Origin of Remembrance Day, (ix) Henry Noovao – The Unknown Soldier, (x) Janita Leota-Brown - The Unknown Soldier, (xi) Emily Dean - The Unknown Soldier, (xii) Laila Issa - The Unknown Soldier, (xiii) Sophia Tiatia - The Unknown Soldier, (xiv) Natalie Phimmasone - The Unknown Soldier, (xv) Dawn Peralta – Medals and Ribbons, (xvi) Cameron Nonenmacher – Rosemary and the Red Poppy, (xvii) Natalie Watts - Rosemary and the Red Poppy, (xviii) Jorja Smith - Rosemary and the Red Poppy, (xix) Max Dawson - Rosemary and the Red Poppy, (xx) William Barati - Rosemary and the Red Poppy,

(e) poems were read by the following school students:

(i) Benjamin Anderson, (ii) Bianca Brticevich, (iii) Leo Min,

(f) wreaths were laid on the Cenotaph by the following:

(i) the Mayor of Campbelltown – Councillor George Brticevic, (ii) City of Campbelltown RSL Sub-Branch, (iii) the Hon. Lou Amato MLC, (iv) Hurlstone Agricultural High School – Ada Wing and Leena Nguyen, (v) St Patricks College for Girls – Stephanie Ellsmore and Abby Malone, (vi) Campbelltown Performing Arts High School – Harjot Singh-Bui and Adriana

Britain, (vii) Ingleburn High School – Ricardo Kelly and Malinda Gounder, (viii) Sarah Redfern High School - Annabelle Prakashan and Sarah Thammavong, (ix) Ambarvale Public School – Jeremy Ivkovitch and Hayley Bannister,


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(x) Claymore Public School – Sesa Mapasua and Feagaiga Leausa, (xi) Blairmount Public School – Brodie Condran and Alyssa Rattanathip, (xii) Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Primary School – Jayden Wolczak and

Isabella Nunes, (xiii) Rosemeadow Public School – Carolina Gonzalez and Letisha Rota-Bristow, (xiv) Ingleburn Public School – Ritisha Maxwell and Mitchel Elphick, (xv) Woodland Road Public School – Charlie Zammit and Charlotte Wasson, (xvi) Bardia Public School – Mitchel Fleming and Milica Savic, (xvii) Minto Public School – Anoka Thilakan and Romina Ahmad, (xviii) Bradbury Public School – Brix Belen and Tanisha Zaman, (xix) John Warby Public School – Jacob Gillard and Tara Simpson, (xx) Mount Carmel Catholic College – Caitlin McGing and Tyris Cartilla, (xxi) Thomas Reddall High School – Ryley Pelaez and Aiden Antonino,

(g) Saneesh Prasad and Wayswin Halim discussed why we sound the bugle in the “Last

Post” and “Reveille”, (h) Angel Villegas discussed the “Ode of Remembrance”, (i) Tiam-Li played the “Battles O’er”, (j) Benjamin Nguyen and Gabriella Monteiro recited the “Ode of Remembrance”, (k) the Last Post and Reveille were performed by Natalie Eagles, and (l) one minute's silence was observed at the closing of ceremony.

2. That this House acknowledges: (a) the participation of local schools in the Campbelltown area,

(b) the contribution of many school students in honouring the importance of Armistice Day, (c) the organisers of the event, Armistice 1918-2018, Returned Serviceman’s League

Australia and Campbelltown City Council, and (d) the sacrifice of all men and women who fought to keep Australia free.

(Notice given 13 November 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 199)

2603. Mr Pearson to move— 1. That this House commends the works of Thomas Hardy, poet and author who:

(a) was born near Dorchester in 1840 into a stonemason’s family, and (b) became renowned for his poetry and novels critiquing the social mores of Victorian and

Edwardian England. 2. That this House notes that Thomas Hardy’s poem "The Man He Killed":

(a) reflects upon the senselessness of two strangers engaging in mortal combat on a

battlefield, and (b) for reasons unexplored, and in acknowledgement that had they met outside the arena of

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3. That this House, in honour of the centenary of the World War One armistice:

(a) contemplates the folly and tragedy of sending humans and animals to war, and (b) considers the words of Hardy’s poem:

Had he and I but met By some old ancient inn, We should have sat us down to wet Right many a nipperkin! "But ranged as infantry, And staring face to face, I shot at him as he at me, And killed him in his place. "I shot him dead because — Because he was my foe, Just so: my foe of course he was; That's clear enough; although "He thought he'd 'list, perhaps, Off-hand like — just as I — Was out of work — had sold his traps — No other reason why. "Yes; quaint and curious war is! You shoot a fellow down You'd treat if met where any bar is, Or help to half-a-crown."


2604. Mr Moselmane to move— 1. That this House notes that:

(a) Dr Anne Fairbairn AM, passed away at the age of 90 on Monday 22 October 2018, (b) Dr Fairbairn was an iconic Australian poet, artist, journalist and a long time bridge

builder between Australia and the Arab world, (c) Dr Fairbairn championed the rights of Palestinians and Indigenous Australians and was a

great supporter of the Arab Australian community, (d) Dr Fairbairn was the granddaughter of Australia’s fourth Prime Minister, George Reid, (e) Dr Fairbairn’s poetry has been translated and published in Arabic, Persian and Turkish

and she has lectured extensively at universities in the Arab world and Asia on Australian poetry, and

(f) in September 2005 Dr Fairbairn received the award, ‘Living for Others – Promoting

Peace through Media, Arts and Culture’ from the International and Inter-Religious Federation for World Peace presented in Sydney by Professor Marie Bashir AO, Governor of New South Wales.

2. That this House notes the contribution of Dr Fairbairn to the New South Wales community, and

extend its condolences to her family. (Notice given 13 November 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 199)


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2605. Ms Walker to move— 1. That this House:

(a) notes that the North Coast community rejects water mining, which threatens shared groundwater resources, local hydrology systems and results in a significant increase in heavy vehicle movements on rural roads, and

(b) recognises community members who have been involved in recent protests against water

mining in response to a legitimate and growing concern over its impacts. 2. That this House calls on the Government to listen to the community and support their calls to

ban water mining on the North Coast. (Notice given 13 November 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 199)


(a) on Sunday 4 November 2018 the NSW Association of Jewish Service and Ex-Service Men and Women under the Patronage of His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of New South Wales held its 2018 Communal Wreath-Laying and Remembrance Day Service at the Sydney Jewish Museum’s NSW Jewish War Memorial at Darlinghurst,

(b) those who attended as guests included:

(i) Lieutenant-General K. Gillespie AC DSC CSM (Ret’d) who delivered the Occasional Address,

(ii) Mr Mark Taylor MP, Parliamentary Secretary for the Centenary of ANZAC, Counter-Terrorism, Corrections and Veterans representing the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier,

(iii) Mr Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron representing Mr Luke Foley MP, Opposition Leader,

(iv) Mr Roger Selby, President of NAJEX who presided over the service, (v) the Honourable Scott Farlow MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier

and Leader of the House in the Legislative Council, (vi) the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice, (vii) Clr Peter Cavanagh, Mayor of the Municipality of Woollahra, (viii) Clr Steven Lewis, Waverley Council representing the Mayor of Waverley, Clr

John Wakefield, (ix) Clr Will Nemesh, Waverley Council, (x) Mr Lesli Berger, President of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, (xi) Mr Peter Wertheim AM, Chief Executive Officer of the Executive Council of

Australian Jewry who recited the Remembrance prayer, (xii) Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins OAM, Australian Army Chaplain who delivered an

introduction to the service, (xiii) Rabbi Yossi Friedman, Royal Australian Air Force Chaplain, (xiv) Rabbi Rafi Kasierblueth, United States Navy Chaplain who gave the

Benediction, (xv) Rabbi Dovid Slavin, NSW Ambulance and NSW Fire and Rescue Service

Chaplain, (xvi) Dr Keith Shilkin AM who gave a tribute to the late Sir John Monash GSMG

KCB VD, (xvii) Mr Norman Symon RFD ED who recited the Ode To The Fallen, (xviii) Erez Silberman, Year 10 student at Moriah College who sounded the Last Post

and Reveille and played the National Anthems, (xix) Uncle David Williams representing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

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(xx) Mr Harvey Baden who introduced Lieutenant-General K. Gillespie AC DSC CSM (Ret’d),

(xxi) Mr Roy Steinman who recited the Mourners Kaddish, (xxii) Mr Peter Allen who received a Certificate of Appreciation for his work as

National Co-ordinator of the Centenary of Anzac – Jewish Program, (xxiii) students representing Sydney Jewish High Schools, representatives of Sydney

Legacy, Jewish Scouts, Jewish communal leaders, members of NAJEX, Jewish media and friends of the Jewish community,

(c) those who gave readings from the Book of Psalms were Lesli Berger, Roger Selby and

representatives of the 3rd Rose Bay Scout Group and Mount Sinai College students Talia Banari, Eitan Hamilton, Mia Levin and Tanner Weinbren,

(d) the wreath laying was conducted by Monica Kleinman with Tiam-Li MacKenzie as the

Piper, (e) the memorial lights were kindled by Yvonne Abadee, Gloria Allen, Ruth Lilian OAM,

Janet Merkur and Tracey Waxman, (f) the winners of this year's NAJEX Youth Leadership Awards demonstrating the qualities

of integrity, loyalty, courage, innovation and teamwork and which were presented by Lieutenant-General K. Gillespie AC DSC CSM (Ret’d) were: (i) Levi Hoffman, Kesser Torah College, (ii) Maya Michael, Moriah College, (iii) Vincent Ng, Masada College, and

(g) those who comprise the current executive of NAJEX are:

(i) Roger Selby, President, (ii) Monica Kleinman and Norman Symon RFD ED, Vice-Presidents, (iii) John Green, Honorary Secretary, (iv) Harvey Baden, Lesley Barold and Dr. Keith Shilkin AM, Board Members, and (v) Charles Aronson, Immediate Past President.

2. That this House commends the NSW Association of Jewish Service and Ex-Service Mena and

Women for: (a) its hosting of the NSW Jewish Community’s 2018 Communal Wreath Laying and

Remembrance Day Service held at the Sydney Jewish Museum’s NSW Jewish War Memorial at Darlinghurst on Sunday 4 November 2018, and

(b) its ongoing work in representing and assisting Jewish Service and Ex Servicemen and

women, and in keeping alive the memory of those who have made the supreme sacrifice in defence of our nation and its freedoms.



(a) on Monday 5 November, the School of Languages and Cultures in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Sydney and the Australian Egyptian Forum Council co-presented a lecture by Professor Ashraf Sabri on Egypt and the ANZACs in the Middle East Campaign of World War One,

(b) Professor Sabri’s lecture focussed on the important role Egypt played during the First

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(c) the lecture shed light on the comradery between the ANZACs and the Egyptian troops, who fought together alongside the Allies of 18 countries against the invading German-led Ottoman Army for the liberation of Syria, Palestine, Lebanon and Iraq and the defence of the Suez Canal in 1915.

2. That this House further notes that:

(a) this is Professor Sabri’s second trip to Australia, following his first visit in 2015 attending the 100 year commemoration of World War One on ANZAC Day, and

(b) Professor Sabri is a highly respected Professor of Military History at the Nasser Military

Academy in Cairo, Egypt and has dedicated the last 18 years of his life to researching the history of World War One, with particular focus on Egypt’s role during this war.

3. That this House notes the work of Professor Sabri in bringing attention to the significant

relationship between the ANZACs and Egyptian troops and congratulates the University of Sydney and the Australian Egyptian Forum Council for highlighting that relationship.



(a) on Saturday 27 October 2018 the Council of Indian Australians Inc. hosted the Little India Fair 2018 in Harris Park attended by several thousand members and friends of the Indian-Australian community, and

(b) those who attended the opening ceremony of the Fair as special guests included:

(i) Councillor Patricia Prociv representing the Lord Mayor of the City of Parramatta,

(ii) the Honourable Ray Williams MP, Minister for Multiculturalism and Disability Services,

(iii) Ms Jodi McKay MP, Shadow Minister for Transport, Roads, Maritime and Freight,

(iv) Mr S. K. Verma, Vice-Consul General of India in Sydney, (v) Ms Julie Owens MP, Federal Member for Parramatta, (vi) Dr Geoff Lee MP, State Member for Parramatta and Parliamentary Secretary

to the Premier, Western Sydney and Multiculturalism, (vii) the Honourable Scott Farlow MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier

and Leader of the House in the Legislative Council, (viii) the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice, (ix) Ms Julia Finn MP, State Member for Granville, (x) Mr Mark Taylor MP, Parliamentary Secretary for the Centenary of ANZAC,

Counter-Terrorism, Corrections and Veterans, (xi) Mr Damien Tudehope MP, State Member for Epping, (xii) the Honourable Daniel Mookhey MLC, (xiii) Mr Kevin Conolly MP, State Member for Riverstone, (xiv) Councillors Steven Issa and Sameer Pandey, Parramatta Council, (xv) Councillors Susai Benjamin and Moninder Singh, Blacktown Council, (xvi) Councillor Reena Jethi, Hills Shire Council, (xvii) Councillor Suman Saha, Cumberland Council, (xviii) representatives of numerous Indian community organisations.

2. That this House congratulates the Council of Indian Australians Inc. for organising the Little

India Fair held at Harris Park on Saturday 27 October 2018, particularly its Committee comprising:

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(b) Mr Nitin Shukla, Vice President and Cultural Director, (c) Mr Sanjay Deshwal, Secretary and Event Director, (d) Mr Shail Wadhwa, Joint Secretary and Cultural Manager, (e) Mr Ashish Desai, Executive Committee Member and Stall Manager, (f) Mr Praful Desai, Public Officer and Marketing Manager, and (g) Mr Tony Colaco, Media Director.



(a) on Tuesday 20 November 2018 the annual White Ribbon event will be held in the New South Wales Parliament, organised by White Ribbon Foundation Ambassador, Vincent De Luca OAM and hosted by the Honourable Shaoquett Moselmane MLC,

(b) this year’s event will raise funds for the White Ribbon Foundation, the Redfern Womens'

and Girls' Emergency Centre as well as the Brewarrina Safe House, all of which do outstanding work and are committed to supporting and caring for victims of violence,

(c) the White Ribbon campaign has been remarkably successful in making violence against

women part of the national conversation, (d) White Ribbon ccontinues to inspire men to understand and to embrace the incredible

potential they have to be a part of positive change, (e) in 2017, White Ribbon raised over $5.5 million to fund primary prevention initiatives

including public information and awareness raising campaigns, partnerships and political advocacy, and educational resources programs in schools and workplaces, and

(f) last year’s parliamentary event raised $60,000 and over the last ten years the event has

helped raise over $600,000. 2. That this House notes the work of White Ribbon Foundation, the Redfern Womens' and Girls'

Emergency Centre, the Brewarrina Safe House as well as White Ribbon Ambassadors in ensuring that all women can live in safety, free from violence and abuse.



(a) on Friday 21 September 2018 in the Stranger’s Dining Room, Parliament House, Sydney

the Reserve Forces Day Council held a formal luncheon under the Patronage of His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of New South Wales to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Reserve Forces Day Council,

(b) the 20th anniversary luncheon marks two decades since the first Reserve Forces Day

Parade in 1998 and this year’s parades held on 1 July 2018 across Australia were the last to be held in most cities with the Council focusing on its custodianship and development of its archival materials relating to the Reserve Forces,


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(c) the Reserves Forces Day Council is made up for former members of the Army, Navy and Air Force Reserve Forces who voluntarily organise events around Australia on Reserve Forces Day which is the anniversary date of the re-formation of the Citizens Military Forces after the Second World War on 1 July 1948, and

(d) those who attended this year’s formal luncheon included:

(i) Professor the Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO, former Governor of New South Wales,

(ii) the Honourable Tim Fischer AC, National and NSW Chairman of the Reserve Forces Day Council,

(iii) Senator Jim Molan AC CSC Major-General (Ret’d) representing the Honourable Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia,

(iv) the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice representing the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier,

(v) Reverend the Honourable Fred Nile MLC, Assistant President of the Legislative Council and Mrs Silvana Nile,

(vi) Brigadier the Honourable Max Willis RFD ED CSI, former President of the Legislative Council,

(vii) Lieutenant-Colonel John Moore OAM RFD ED (Ret’d), National Executive Officer and NSW Deputy Chairman RFDC,

(viii) Colonel Jeff Dunn OAM CSM RFS (Ret’d), Chairman of RFDC Darwin, (ix) Major Irving Warren RFD ED (Ret’d), President, Association of 17 Infantry

Battalions, (x) Major Dick Adams APM OAM RFD (Ret’d), Commander, Chauvel Light Horse

Squadron, (xi) The. Honourable Bronwyn Bishop, (xii) Miss Jessie Street, (xiii) Commander Sandy Street SC, (xiv) Major Frank Woodhams OAM ED (Ret’d), (xv) the Band of 1/15 Royal NSW Lancers who performed together with Corporal Liz

Smith, (xvi) Lynn Scott and Ilona Birta, RFDC members who together with other volunteers

assisted in the logistical details of the luncheon, (xvii) serving and former members of the Reserve Forces.

2. That this House:

(a) congratulates the Reserve Forces Day Council on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of its foundation and commends it for its tireless and good work over the past 20 years, and

(b) commends all Reservists for their commitment to our country and for their contribution

in helping to maintain the Australian Defence Force’s capability. (Notice given 13 November 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 199)


(a) at the 2018 Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) Gala Dinner on Queensland's Gold Coast, the prestigious Tony Staley award was presented to Faten El Dana OAM and 2MFM, and

(b) the prestigious Tony Staley award recognises the following achievements: (i) the station or initiative is able to demonstrate a clear vision and strategy,

(ii) management uses best governance practices to contribute to the station or initiative’s sustainability,

(iii) the station or initiative provides compelling and creative programming that serves its community of interest,


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(iv) the station or initiative’s activities have clear benefits for the community and the community broadcasting sector as a whole,

(v) the station or initiative demonstrates a considered approach to its technical and online operations.

2. That this House congratulates Faten El Dana OAM and 2MFM Islamic Radio Station for

winning the Tony Staley 2018 award at the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia. (Notice given 13 November 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 199)


(a) on Sunday 28 October 2018 the Federation of Indian Associations of New South Wales held a Diwali Fair 2018 at Holroyd Gardens, Merrylands which was attended by approximately 10,000 members and friends of the Indian-Australian community, and


(i) the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier, (ii) Mr Luke Foley MP, Opposition Leader, (iii) the Honourable Ray Williams MP, Minister for Multiculturalism and Disability

Services, (iv) Ms Jodi McKay MP, Shadow Minister for Transport, Maritime and Freight, (v) Dr Geoff Lee MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, (vi) Mr Mark Taylor MP, Parliamentary Secretary for the Centenary of ANZAC,

Counter-Terrorism, Corrections and Veterans, (vii) Dr Hugh McDermott MP, Member for Prospect, (viii) Ms Julia Finn MP, Member for Granville, (ix) the Honourable Daniel Mookhey MLC, (x) Ms Julie Owens MP, Federal Member for Parramatta, (xi) Councillor Greg Cummings, Mayor of Cumberland Council, (xii) Councillor Suman Saha, Cumberland Council, (xiii) Councillor Sameer Pandey, City of Parramatta Council, (xiv) Councillor Ola Hamed, Cumberland Council, (xv) representatives of numerous Indian-Australian community organisations.

2. That this House commends:

(a) the Federation of Indian Associations of New South Wales for its organising of the successful Diwali Fair 2018 held at Holroyd Gardens on Sunday 28 October 2018, particularly its President Dr Yadu Singh and his team comprising: (i) Mr Kumar Madappa, Vice President, (ii) Dr Naveen Shukla, Secretary, (iii) Mr Baljit Khare, Treasurer, (iv) Committee members comprising: Mr Neeraj Yadav, Mr Vithal Maddala, Mr

Vijesh Khanna, Mr Surender Bhogal, Mr. Dhruv Jolly, Mr Vipul Goyal, Mr Amber Mahan, Mr Mayank Sharma and Mr John Niven together with Mr Rajiv Chaudhri, Councillor Suman Saha and Cumberland Council staff, and

(b) the Indian-Australian community for its ongoing contribution to the cultural, social and

economic life of New South Wales. (Notice given 13 November 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 199)


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(a) the Banksia Tigers Football Club Inc. was founded in 2005 by a group of local business

people and professionals with a common goal to deliver sporting and recreational services to the wider community,

(b) since its inception, the club has grown from 70 players in 2005 to more than 600 players and volunteers in 2018, making Gardiner Park, Banksia their home ground, and

(c) the Banksia Tigers has emerged as a most successful club within the St George district

with several successes stories including: (i) the Premier League Men's Champions in 2010, 2012 and the current 2018

Champions, (ii) the Women's Premier League Minor Premiers in 2015, 2017, 2018, and Club

Champions for 2017 and 2018, (iii) President Hassan Chebli was awarded Gold Medal Winner for 2018 by the St

George Football Association, (iii) the Banksia Tigers were the 2013 St George Association Club Champions.

2. That this House notes the successes of Banksia Tigers and congratulate club executives, mums

and dads for their ongoing commitment to sport and young people in the St George region and to wish them every success with their 2019 competition year.



(a) on Tuesday 2 October 2018 at the Gallery Room of the State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, the Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Sydney, Mr Peter Silberberg, hosted a reception to celebrate the Day of German Unity which celebrates re-unification of Germany on 3 October 1990, and

(b) those who attended as guests included:

(i) Mr Michael Miller, Official Secretary to the Governor of New South Wales representing His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of New South Wales,

(ii) the Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO, former Governor of New South Wales,

(iii) Mr Jonathan O’Dea MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier and Treasurer representing the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier,

(iv) the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice representing the Honourable David Elliot MP, Minister for Counter-Terrorism, Corrections and Veterans Affairs,

(v) Mr Greg Aplin MP, Member for Albury, (vi) Mr Gareth Ward MP, Member for Kiama, Parliamentary Secretary for Education

and the Illawarra and South Coast, (vii) Mrs Susan Hunt, Executive Director of the State Library of New South Wales, (viii) representatives of various German-Australian community organisations.

2. That this House extends greetings and congratulations to the Federal Republic of Germany and

the German-Australian community on the occasion of the celebration of the Day of German Unity marking the re-unification of Germany on 3 October 1990.



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(a) the Macedonian Literary Association “Grigor Prlichev” was formed on 31 March 1978, with the purpose of uniting Macedonian emigrants in Australia who actively participate in the field of literature to preserve Macedonian literary language and literature,

(b) the Association celebrated its 40th anniversary on Friday 19 October 2018 at Hurstville

City Theatre, (c) the event featured the best poem and short story of the year awards, short drama

performances by the Macedonian Theatre of Sydney and traditional music performance by “Ilinden” Ensemble,

(d) the event also saw the launch of the following books:

(i) ‘Rainbow’, an Anthology of Macedonian Poetry in Australia, (ii) ‘Going Abroad for a Little Luck’ by Grozdan Jovanovski, (iii) ‘The Stone of Robi’ by Dushan Ristevski,

(e) over the last four decades, the Association has held annual poetry and short story award-

winning competitions for adults and children, and (f) a certificate of appreciation was presented to the Hon Shaoquett Moselmane MLC,

Opposition Whip, for his valuable contribution in promoting the Macedonian language and community.

2. That this House congratulates the President of the Macedonian Literary Association, Dushan

Ristevski, and his entire team for their ongoing contribution towards preserving the Macedonian identity, language, culture and historical achievements.



(a) on Saturday 27 October 2018 at the Granville Town Hall, Granville, the Indian Support Center Inc. held its third annual dinner attended by members and friends of the Indian-Australian community,


(i) Mr Subba Rao Varigonda, President, Indian Support Centre, (ii) Dr Geoff Lee MP, State Member for Parramatta and Parliamentary Secretary to

the Premier, Western Sydney and Multiculturalism, (iii) Ms Julie Owens MP, Federal Member for Parramatta, Shadow Assistant Minister

for Citizenship and Multicultural Australia, (iv) Ms Julia Finn MP, State Member for Granville, (v) Mr Kevin Conolly MP, State Member for Riverstone, (vi) Ms Michelle Rowland MP, Federal Member for Greenway, Shadow Minister for

Communications, (vii) the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice and Mrs

Marisa Clarke, (viii) the Consul for the Consulate-General of India in Sydney, (ix) Councillor Moninder Singh, Blacktown Council representing Mayor Stephen Bali

MP, (x) Councillor Suman Saha, Cumberland Council representing Mayor Greg

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(xi) Councillor Susai Benjamin, Blacktown Council, (xii) representatives of various Indian-Australian community organisations,

(c) the masters of ceremonies for the evening were Ms Shiela Naidu and Ms Pratibha Arya, (d) music and entertainment for the evening was provided by Mr Vinod Rajput, Mr Ajay

Gosh, Ms Swati, Dr Rajesh Dinakar, Sam Samson and Salim Juddani, (e) those who were honoured for their community achievement comprised:

(i) Mr Lakshay Gupta, Vedic Sciences, (ii) Ms Palak Gupta, dancing and acting, (iii) Ms Daxa Chauhan, counselling and rehabilitation of prisoners, (iv) Ms Harita Mehta, counsellor against domestic violence, (v) Mr Prajay Perambakkam, for organising volunteers for the Indian Support Center,

(f) those who were commended for their work as volunteers for the Indian Support Center

comprised: Abhinandini Sharda, Arpita Bhatnagar, Ashritha Puligundla, Avina Agrawal, Buvana Balu, Dhanavanthini Jayaraj, Priya Sharma Pathak, Ramya Sathish Kumar, Renuka Geddam, Shradha Gandhewar, Shruti Vaishnav and Vishakha Gupta, and

(g) since its inception in March 2015, the Indian Support Center Inc. has provided support,

infrastructure and delivered services to the community including support for victims of domestic violence, job seekers and those seeking support involving legal, police and government departmental assistance.

2. That this House congratulates the Indian Support Center Inc. including its President Mr Subba

Rao Varigonda, Executive Committee and volunteers on the occasion of the Center’s third anniversary of its foundation and commends it for its ongoing service to the people of New South Wales.


2617. Mr MacDonald to move— 1. That this House notes that:

(a) three-time Hunter based Paralympic gold medallist, Mr Kurt Fearnley AO, has been named by Premier Berejiklian the 2019 NSW Australian of the Year,

(b) Mr Fearnley was born without the lower portion of his spine, having a congenital

disorder called sacral agenesis which prevented fetal development of certain parts of his lower spine and all of his sacrumm,

(c) as a child, Mr Fearnley focused on long and middle-distance wheelchair races, and has

also won medals in sprint relays, (d) at the age of 14 Mr Fearnley took up wheelchair racing and has since become an elite

international athlete, (e) he participated in the 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 Games, finished his Paralympic Games

career with silver and bronze medals at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, won a gold and silver medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and was the Australian flag bearer at the closing ceremony,

(f) competing in the marathon at the Athens Paralympics, he pushed his chair for the last

five kilometres on a flat tyre to win gold,

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(g) Mr Fearnley during the New York marathon in 2006 hit a pot hole at full speed and crashed face first, but still went on to set a course record,

(h) in 2007, Mr Fearnley won 10 out of the 11 international marathons he competed in,

breaking six course records in the process, (i) in 2009, Mr Fearnley was NSW Young Australian of the Year, and (j) in 2004 he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia and in 2018 was elevated in

the Order of Australian and appointed an Officer of the Order for distinguished service to people with a disability, as a supporter of, and fundraiser for indigenous athletics and charitable organisations, and as a Paralympic athlete.

2. That this House commends and congratulates Mr Kurt Fearnley on being named NSW

Australian of the Year in honour of his outstanding achievements as an elite athlete and extraordinary service to the community.



(a) on Wednesday 31 October 2018, at the new Shoal Bay Country Club Convention Centre, over 400 people attended the Port Stephens Examiner’s Annual Business Awards,

(b) special guests at the event included:

(i) Mr Scot MacDonald MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Planning, the Central Coast, and the Hunter,

(ii) Ms Kate Washington MP, Member for Port Stephens, (iii) Ms Meryl Swanson MP, Member for Paterson, (iv) Cr Sarah Smith, Deputy Mayor, Port Stephens Council, (v) Ms Anna Wolf, Editor, Port Stephens Examiner, (vi) Ms Sharon Fitter - Local Sales Director, Fairfax Media, (vii) Ms Sue Prescott - Local Sales Director, Newcastle/Hunter, (viii) Mr Chad Watson - Managing Editor at Fairfax Media/ACM,

(c) this year the Overall Business of the Year Award went to Kathy Rimmer and her team at

Yin Yang Consultancy and Yin Yang Consultancy also won the Learning, Training/Recruitment award, and

(d) winners of the other award categories were:

(i) Category 1: Accommodation: The Bay Holidays - Raine & Horne Nelson Bay,

(ii) Category 2: Accountant - Addison Partners, Nelson Bay, (iii) Category 3: Animal Services - Raymond Terrace Veterinary Clinic, (iv) Category 4: Automotive Services - Bartlett Automotive, Raymond Terrace, (v) Category 5: Bakery - Bakers La Vie, Salamander Bay, (vi) Category 6: Beauty Therapy - Fresh Salon, Nelson Bay, (vii) Category 7: Boating, Fishing or Camping - Cove Marine, Oyster Cove, (viii) Category 8: Building, Construction and Renovation - Greeny's Garage

Doors, Heatherbrae, (ix) Category 9: Butcher - Hodges Butchery, Salamander Bay, (x) Category 10: Café - Heather's Place, Lemon Tree Passage, (xi) Category 11: Childrens Services - Tilli Tadpoles Early Learning Centre,

Tanilba Bay, (xii) Category 12: Club - Nelson Bay Golf Club, (xiii) Category 13: Dance Studio - Ultimate Dance & Performing Arts, Tanilba

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(xiv) Category 14: Fashion or Footwear - Ladies - Privvy Salamander Bay, (xv) Category 15: Fashion or Footwear - Mens - Totally Workwear Salamander

Bay, (xvi) Category 16: Financial Services - Greater Bank Raymond Terrace, (xvii) Category 17: Fitness - Imugi Martial Arts, Williamtown, (xviii) Category 18: Florist/Nursery - Salamander Village Florist, Salamander

Bay, (xix) Category 19: Fresh Produce or Markets - Real Food Culture, Bobs Farm, (xx) Category 20: Furniture/Home Décor - FAB Furniture & Bedding, Taylors

Beach, (xxi) Category 21: Gift Store - Boho Luxe Trader, Nelson Bay, (xxii) Category 22: Hair Salon - Hair Art by Ashlie, Fingal Bay, (xxiii) Category 23: Hardware - H&D Timber, Heatherbrae, (xxiv) Category 24: Health & Medical - OPAAT HEALTH, Nelson Bay, (xxv) Category 25: Hotel or Bottle Shop - McCauley's Bottleshop, Salamander

Bay, (xxvi) Category 26: Jeweller - Terrace Showcase Jewellers, Raymond Terrace, (xxvii) Category 27: Learning, Training or Recruitment - Yin Yang Consultancy,

Salamander Bay, (xxviii) Category 28: Legal Services - LMC Lawyers, Nelson Bay, (xxix) Category 29: NewsAgency - Salamander Bay Newspower, (xxx) Category 30: Pharmacy - Karuah Pharmacy, (xxxi) Category 31: Real Estate – Sales Century 21 Curtis and Blair Medowie, (xxxii) Category 32: Real Estate - Property Management Raine & Horne Nelson

Bay, (xxxiii) Category 33: Restaurant- Australian Cuisine Little Beach Boathouse,

Nelson Bay, (xxxiv) Category 34: Restaurant- International Cuisine - Tilli Thai, Tanilba Bay, (xxxv) Category 35: Shopping Complex or Precinct - Salamander Bay Square, (xxxvi) Category 36: Takeaway Food - Soul Origin Salamander Bay, (xxxvii) Category 37: Technology Industry - Bay Electronics Centre (Jaycar),

Salamander Bay, (xxxviii) Category 38: Tourist Attraction - Hunter Region Botanic Gardens,

Heatherbrae, (xxxix) Category 39: Specialised Services - Bays Landscape & Property

Maintenance, Nelson Bay, (xl) Category 40: New business (1st year) - Central Beans Cafe, Williamtown.

2. That this House:

(a) acknowledges and commends the Port Stephens Examiner for conducting the Annual Business Awards,

(b) congratulates and commends all 2018 Port Stephens Examiner’s Business Award

winners, (c) acknowledges the sponsors of the Event, Port Stephens Council, Tomaree Business

Chamber, Shoal Bay Country Club, Just Mattresses, Forever Hair and Beauty, D.J. Cooper Accounting, Medowie Family & Sports Physio and Tackle World Port Stephens, and

(d) acknowledges the organisers of the Event, Samantha Newman - Lower Hunter & Port

Stephens Sales Manager, Judi Bot-Wessler, Adam Neville, Tracey Marjoram, Ellie-Marie Watts - Journalist, Port Stephens Examiner.



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(a) on 27 and 28 October 2018, the 19th annual Koori Netball Tournament consisting of 103 teams and with over 1,500 people in attendance was held at Charlestown Netball Association,

(b) the tournament is aimed at increasing participation of Aboriginal women in sport and

recreation in a fun competitive environment, (c) special guests at the tournament included: (i) Ms Jodie Harrison MP, Member for Charlestown,

(ii) Councillor Colin Grigg, Lake Macquarie City Council, (iii) Councillor Barny Langford, Lake Macquarie City Council, (iv) Councillor Vincent De Luca OAM, Director, Netball NSW Ltd, (v) Mrs Diane Pascoe, President, Charlestown Netball Association Inc, (d) winners and runners up at the tournament were: (i) U/12 Years: Winners – BNC, Runners-Up - La Perouse, (ii) 12-15 Years: Winners – Kookaburras, Runners-Up - La Perouse, (iii) Junior Mixed: Winners - Wandiyaci Warriors, Runners-Up – BNC, (iv) Senior Mixed: Winners – Malikas, Runners-Up – Wagga, (v) Open B: Winners – Dungutti, Runners-Up – Wagga, (vi) Open A: Winners – Grafton, Runners-Up – BNC, and

(e) the excellent work of the Tournament Coordinator, Ms Donna Coady, State Project Officer, NSW Office of Sport and Charlestown Netball Association’s Executive Committee: Mrs Dianne Pascoe, Ms Yvonne Webster, Ms Annette Hicks, Ms Jodie Hadden, Ms Gail Mayers, Ms Elly Tindall, Ms Jodie Mortimer and Mr Anthony Jarvis.

2. That this House:

(a) acknowledges and congratulates winners and runners up of the 19th Koori Netball Tournament, and

(b) acknowledges and commends the outstanding work of the organisers of the Koori Netball

Tournament: Ms Donna Coady, State Project Officer, NSW Office of Sport and members of the Charlestown Netball Association Executive Committee: Mrs Dianne Pascoe, Ms Yvonne Webster, Ms Annette Hicks, Ms Jodie Hadden, Ms Gail Mayers, Ms Elly Tindall, Ms Jodie Mortimer and Mr Anthony Jarvis.



(a) the Annual Netball NSW Ltd Awards Dinner was held on Saturday 3 November 2018 at Rooty Hill RSL Club with representatives from each District Association coming from across the State, and

(b) 2018 award recipients included:

(i) Anne Clark BEM Service Awards: Tracey Connolly, Campbelltown District Netball Association, Lyn Hahn, Camden & District Netball Association, Elizabeth Konza, Blue Mountains Netball Association, Maureen Nation, Young & District Netball Association, Catherine Walls, Grafton Netball Association,

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(iii) Marj Groves AM Scholarship: Latika Tombs, Manly Warringah Netball Association,

(iv) Nance Kenny OAM Medal - Premier League Player of the Year: Amy Wild, Central Coast Heart,

(v) Lynn Quinn OAM Bench Official Award: Margot Paterson, Northern Suburbs Netball Association,

(vi) Neita Matthews OAM Umpires Award: Jessica Clay, Ku-ring-gai Netball Association,

(vii) Margaret Corbett OAM Coaches Award: Amber Cross, Wyong District Netball Association,

(viii) Judy Dunbar Media Awards: Matthew Findlay, Central Western Daily, Community Media Excellence, Brittany Carter, ABC Grandstand, Best Feature, Richard Dobson, News Ltd, Best Photograph, Sydney Morning Herald, Best Overall Media Coverage,

(ix) 2018 Hall of Fame Inductions: Megan Anderson and Mo'onia Gerrard OAM, (x) Heritage Hall of Fame Inductions: Netball NSW State Championships, Netball

NSW State Age Championships.

2. That this House congratulates and commends all award recipients at the Netball NSW 2018 Awards dinner.


2620. Mr Borsak to move— That the reporting date of the inquiry into the Budget Estimates 2018-2019 by Portfolio Committee No. 4 -Legal Affairs be extended to 28 February 2019. (Notice given 13 November 2018—expires Notice Paper No. 199)

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COMMITTEE REPORTS—ORDERS OF THE DAY (Debate on committee reports takes precedence after Questions on Tuesdays until 6.30 pm according to sessional order.)

1. Standing Committee on State Development: Report No. 43 entitled “Defence industry in New South Wales”, dated June 2018: resumption of the adjourned debate (13 November 2018) of the question on the motion of Mr Martin: That the House take note of the report—Mr Moselmane. (10 minutes remaining)

2. Regulation Committee: Report No. 1 entitled “Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Snowy 2.0 and Transmission Project) Order 2018”, dated June 2018: resumption of the adjourned debate (14 August 2018) of the question on the motion of Mr Farlow: That the House take note of the report—Mr Farlow speaking. (15 minutes remaining)


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3. Portfolio Committee No. 4 – Legal Affairs: Report No. 36 entitled “Emergency services agencies”, dated July 2018: resumption of the adjourned debate (14 August 2018) of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That the House take note of the report—Mr Borsak speaking. (15 minutes remaining)

4. Portfolio Committee No. 2 – Health and Community Services: Report No. 49 entitled “Provision of

drug rehabilitation services in regional, rural and remote New South Wales”, dated August 2018: resumption of the interrupted debate (13 November 2018) of the question on the motion of Mr Donnelly: That the House take note of the report—Mrs Houssos. (Time concluded)

5. Committee on Children and Young People: Report No. 4/56 entitled “Review of the 2016-2017 Annual Report of the Advocate for Children and Young People and functions of the Children’s Guardian”, dated August 2018: resumption of the adjourned date (16 August 2018) of the question on the motion of Mr Fang: That the House take note of the report—Mr Fang speaking. (15 minutes remaining)

6. Portfolio Committee No. 5 – Industry and Transport: Report No. 48 entitled “Windsor Bridge replacement project'”, dated August 2018: resumption of the adjourned date (18 September 2018) of the question on the motion of Mr Veitch (on behalf of the Chair Mr Brown): That the House take note of the report—Mr Brown speaking. (15 minutes remaining)

7. Committee on the Ombudsman, the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission and the Crime

Commission: Report No. 4/56 entitled “2018 Review of the Annual Reports of oversighted bodies”, dated August 2018: resumption of the adjourned date (18 September 2018) of the question on the motion of Mr Khan: That the House take note of the report—Mr Khan speaking. (12 minutes remaining)

8. Portfolio Committee No. 5 – Industry and Transport: Report No. 49 entitled “Review of the commercial fishing inquiry recommendations”, dated September 2018: resumption of the adjourned date (27 September 2018) of the question on the motion of Mr Brown: That the House take note of the report—Mr Brown speaking. (15 minutes remaining)

9. Public Works Committee: Report No. 1 entitled “Sydney stadiums strategy”, dated September 2018: resumption of the adjourned date (27 September 2018) of the question on the motion of Mr Brown: That the House take note of the report—Mr Brown speaking. (15 minutes remaining)

10. Portfolio Committee No. 1 – Premier and Finance: Report No. 47 entitled “Fresh food pricing”, dated October 2018: resumption of the adjourned date (17 October 2018) of the question on the motion of Revd Mr Nile: That the House take note of the report—Revd Mr Nile speaking. (14 minutes remaining)

11. Committee on the Independent Commission Against Corruption: Report No. 6/56 entitled “Review of the 2016-2017 Annual Reports of the Independent Commission Against Corruption and the Inspector of the Independent Commission Against Corruption”, dated October 2018: resumption of the adjourned date (18 October 2018) of the question on the motion of Mr Khan: That the House take note of the report—Mr Khan speaking. (11 minutes remaining)

12. Joint Committee on Children and Young People: Report No. 5/56 entitled “Prevention of Youth Suicide in New South Wales”, dated October 2018: resumption of the adjourned date (25 October 2018) of the question on the motion of Mr Green: That the House take note of the report—Mr Green speaking. (3 minutes remaining)


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13. Select Committee on Landowner Protection from Unauthorised Filming or Surveillance: Report entitled “Landowner protection from unauthorised filming or surveillance”, dated October 2018: resumption of the adjourned date (25 October 2018) of the question on the motion of Mr Borsak: That the House take note of the report—Mr Borsak speaking. (10 minutes remaining)

14. Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters: Report No. 4/56 entitled “Inquiry into the impact of expenditure caps for local government election campaigns”, dated October 2018: resumption of the adjourned date (13 November 2018) of the question on the motion of Dr Phelps: That the House take note of the report—Dr Phelps. (15 minutes)

15. Committee on the Health Care Complaints Commission: Report No. 3/56 entitled “Review of the Health Care Complaints Commission Annual Report 2016/17”, dated October 2018: resumption of the adjourned date (13 November 2018) of the question on the motion of Mr Amato: That the House take note of the report—Mr Amato. (15 minutes)

16. Regulation Committee: Report No. 2 entitled “Cemeteries and Crematoria Amendment Regulation 2018”, dated November 2018: resumption of the adjourned date (13 November 2018) of the question on the motion of Mr Farlow: That the House take note of the report—Mr Farlow. (15 minutes remaining)

17. Regulation Committee: Report No. 3 entitled “Evaluation of the Regulation Committee trial”, dated November 2018: resumption of the adjourned date (13 November 2018) of the question on the motion of Mr Farlow: That the House take note of the report—Mr Farlow. (15 minutes remaining)

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BUSINESS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION

THURSDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2018

BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE—NOTICE OF MOTION 1. Mr Veitch to move—

That, under section 41 of the Interpretation Act 1987, this House disallows the Cemeteries and Crematoria Amendment Regulation 2018, published on the NSW Legislation website on 22 June 2018. (Notice given 14 August 2018)

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TUESDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2018

BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE—NOTICE OF MOTION


That, under section 41 of the Interpretation Act 1987, this House disallows the Marine Estate Management (Management Rules) Amendment Regulation 2018, published on the NSW Legislation website on 15 June 2018. (Notice given 19 June 2018) (The question that the motion proceed as business of the House put and passed on 20 June 2018)

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THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2018

BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE—NOTICE OF MOTION

1. Mr Searle to move— That, under section 41 of the Interpretation Act 1987, this House disallows the Government Sector Employment Amendment (Transfers to Non-Government Sector) Regulation 2016, published on the NSW Legislation website on 17 June 2016. (Notice given 21 June 2016)

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BILLS REFERRED TO SELECT OR STANDING COMMITTEES

*1. Alcoholic Beverages Advertising Prohibition Bill 2015

Referred to Portfolio Committee No. 1 – Premier and Finance on 21 September 2017 for inquiry and report.

*2. State Senate Bill 2015

Referred to the Select Committee on the State Senate Bill 2015 on 23 November 2017 for inquiry and report.

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CONTINGENT NOTICES OF MOTIONS

1. CENSURE OF MINISTER Contingent on any Minister failing to table documents in accordance with an order of the House: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow a motion to be moved forthwith for censure of the Minister. Given by: Mr Buckingham Mr Primrose Ms Voltz Mr Donnelly Mr Secord Mr Wong Mr Green Mr Searle Mrs Houssos Mr Shoebridge Mr Moselmane Mr Veitch (Notice given 6 May 2015) Ms Sharpe (Notice given 12 May 2015) Mr Mookhey (Notice given 4 June 2015)

2. CONTEMPT OF HOUSE Contingent on any Minister failing to table documents in accordance with an order of the House: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow a motion to be moved forthwith adjudging the Minister guilty of a contempt of the House for failure to comply with that order. Given by: Mr Green (Notice given 6 May 2015) Mr Buckingham Mr Primrose Mr Shoebridge Mr Donnelly Mr Searle Mr Veitch Mr Moselmane Mr Secord Ms Voltz Revd Mr Nile Ms Sharpe (Notice given 12 May 2015) Mrs Houssos (Notice given 14 May 2015) Mr Mookhey (Notice given 4 June 2015)

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BILLS DISCHARGED, LAID ASIDE, NEGATIVED OR WITHDRAWN § Petroleum (Onshore) Amendment (Prohibit Coal Seam Gas) Bill 2015 Second reading negatived 13 August 2015 § Climate Change Bill 2015 Second reading negatived 23 March 2016 § Crimes (Appeal and Review) Amendment (Double Jeopardy) Bill 2015 Second reading negatived 5 May 2016 § Mining Amendment (Climate Protection—No New Coal Mines) Bill 2016 Second reading negatived 30 March 2017 § Abortion Law Reform (Miscellaneous Acts Amendment) Bill 2016 Second reading negatived 11 May 2017p § Local Government Amendment (Disqualification from Civic Office) Bill 2017 Second reading negatived 25 May 2017 § Plastic Shopping Bags (Prohibition on Supply by Retailers) Bill 2016 Second reading negatived 19 October 2017 § Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2017 Second reading negatived 16 November 2017 § Smoke-free Environment Amendment (E-cigarettes) Bill 2017 Second reading negatived 8 March 2018 § Private Members’ Public Bill

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