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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

2008-2009

NOTICE PAPER No. 38

TUESDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2009

The Assembly meets this day at 10 am

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EXECUTIVE BUSINESS

Orders of the day

*1 UNLAWFUL GAMBLING BILL 2009: (Treasurer): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 15 October 2009—Mr Smyth).

*2 JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2009 (NO. 3): (Attorney-General): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 15 October 2009—Mrs Dunne).

*3 EDUCATION (PARTICIPATION) AMENDMENT BILL 2009: (Minister for Education and Training): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 15 October 2009—Mr Doszpot).

4 LONG SERVICE LEAVE (COMMUNITY SECTOR) AMENDMENT BILL 2009: (Minister for Industrial Relations): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 15 October 2009—Mr Hargreaves).

*5 PAYROLL TAX AMENDMENT BILL 2009: (Treasurer): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 15 October 2009—Mr Smyth).

* Notifications to which an asterisk (*) is prefixed appear for the first time

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*6 LEGAL PROFESSION AMENDMENT BILL 2009: (Attorney-General): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 15 October 2009—Mrs Dunne).

*7 DUTIES AMENDMENT BILL 2009 (NO. 2): (Treasurer): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 15 October 2009—Mr Smyth).

*8 HOLIDAYS (FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DAY) AMENDMENT BILL 2009: (Minister for Industrial Relations): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 15 October 2009—Mrs Dunne).

*9 STATUTE LAW AMENDMENT BILL 2009 (NO. 2): (Attorney-General): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 15 October 2009—Mrs Dunne).

*10 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (SECURITY OF PAYMENT) BILL 2009: (Minister for Industrial Relations): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 15 October 2009—Mr Seselja).

11 CRIMES (BILL POSTING) AMENDMENT BILL 2008: (Minister for Territory and Municipal Services): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 10 February 2009).

*12 SMOKING (PROHIBITION IN ENCLOSED PUBLIC PLACES) AMENDMENT BILL 2009: (Minister for Health): Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 15 October 2009—Mrs Dunne).

13 ACT LIGHT RAIL—PROPOSAL TO INFRASTRUCTURE AUSTRALIA—PAPER—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 16 June 2009—Ms Bresnan) on the motion of Mr Stanhope—That the Assembly takes note of the paper.

14 COMMISSIONER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT ACT—STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT REPORT 2007-08—GOVERNMENT RESPONSE—PAPER—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 16 June 2009—Mr Rattenbury) on the motion of Mr Corbell—That the Assembly takes note of the paper.

15 WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2009—MINISTERIAL STATEMENT—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 16 June 2009—Mr Seselja) on the motion of Mr Hargreaves—That the Assembly takes note of the paper.

16 ANNUAL REPORTS (GOVERNMENT AGENCIES) ACT—CHIEF MINISTER'S 2007-2010 ANNUAL REPORT DIRECTIONS—PAPER—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 23 June 2009—Ms Hunter) on the motion of Mr Stanhope—That the Assembly takes note of the paper.

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17 THE CANBERRA PLAN—TOWARDS OUR SECOND CENTURY—REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION—PAPER—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 23 June 2009—Ms Hunter) on the motion of Mr Stanhope—That the Assembly takes note of the paper.

18 POSITIVE AGEING—DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN—MINISTERIAL STATEMENT—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 25 June 2009—Mrs Dunne) on the motion of Mr Hargreaves—That the Assembly takes note of the paper.

19 2003 CANBERRA BUSHFIRES—MCLEOD REPORT AND DOOGAN CORONIAL INQUIRY—GOVERNMENT AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS—IMPLEMENTATION REPORT—PAPER—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 18 August 2009—Mr Smyth) on the motion of Mr Corbell—That the Assembly takes note of the paper.

20 HUMAN RIGHTS ACT—FIRST FIVE YEARS OF OPERATION—PAPER—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 18 August 2009—Mr Rattenbury) on the motion of Mr Corbell—That the Assembly takes note of the paper.

21 ENLARGEMENT OF THE COTTER RESERVOIR AND ASSOCIATED WORKS—ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT ASSESSMENT REPORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT—PAPERS—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPERS: Resumption of debate (from 18 August 2009—Mr Rattenbury) on the motion of Mr Barr—That the Assembly takes note of the papers.

22 CAPITAL WORKS 2008-2009 PROGRAM OUTCOME—MINISTERIAL STATEMENT—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 27 August 2009—Mr Smyth) on the motion of Ms Gallagher—That the Assembly takes note of the paper.

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PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS

Notices

1 MS LE COUTEUR: To move—That this Assembly:

(1) notes the importance of urban trees for:

(a) habitat for many wildlife species;

(b) their key role in the carbon cycle;

(c) human amenity; and

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(d) improving the liveability of cities and suburbs, and in particular reducing heat load in summer; and

(2) calls upon the Government to ensure that:

(a) if urban tree programs are funded as climate change initiatives that these programs result in a net reduction of greenhouse gas emissions;

(b) solar access to buildings is given priority in any tree replacement program;

(c) likely changes in the local micro-climate are considered in choice of species;

(d) communities are consulted in all tree removal and planting activities with appropriate notice;

(e) all trees are respected for their contribution to local environment and human amenity; and

(f) there is an emphasis on keeping communities of trees intact. (Notice given 23 June 2009. Notice will be removed from the Notice Paper unless called on within 3 sitting weeks – standing order 125A.)

2 MS BRESNAN: To move—That this Assembly:

(1) notes:

(a) the ACT Government’s positive commitment to undertake a planning study and master plan for the Tuggeranong Town Centre;

(b) the benefits of integrating transport and urban development planning more broadly;

(c) proposed changes to transport services in the Tuggeranong Valley, including the development of:

(i) park and ride facilities at Erindale; and

(ii) a bus interchange at Erindale, as detailed in the ACT Public Transport Strategic Network Plan;

(d) that road plans in the Tuggeranong Valley are yet to reflect future development; and

(2) calls on the ACT Government to:

(a) take a more thoughtful approach to planning for the whole Tuggeranong Valley; and

(b) commission an additional master plan for the Erindale area, focussing in particular on:

(i) transport planning in the Tuggeranong Valley; and

(ii) the views and perspectives of local experts, businesses and residents; and

(c) report to the Legislative Assembly with a completed Erindale Master Plan by the first sitting week in June 2010. (Notice given 15 September 2009. Notice will be removed from the Notice Paper unless called on within 6 sitting weeks – standing order 125A.)

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3 MS PORTER: To move—That this Assembly:

(1) reaffirms its commitment to reducing poverty and the negative impacts of poverty on individuals, families and communities;

(2) supports the aims of Anti-Poverty Week to:

(a) strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and hardship around the world and in Australia; and

(b) encourage research, discussion and action to address these problems, including action by individuals, communities, organisations and governments; and

(3) notes the link between secure and affordable housing, educational attainment, health, mental health, social inclusion and ongoing cycles of poverty. (Notice given 13 October 2009. Notice will be removed from the Notice Paper unless called on within 7 sitting weeks – standing order 125A.)

4 MR COE: To move—That this Assembly:

(1) recognises that:

(a) the current proposed alignment of Wells Station Drive Extension will create problems of noise pollution, road safety and loss of urban amenity for residents in Harrison;

(b) the consultation that preceded residents living in the vicinity of the Wells Station Drive Extension was inadequate; and

(c) after a recent round of consultation the Government did not respond to Harrison residents’ concerns; and

(2) calls on the Government to:

(a) abandon the current proposed alignment of Wells Station Drive Extension; and

(b) redesign the Wells Station Drive Extension to an eastern alignment. (Notice given 13 October 2009. Notice will be removed from the Notice Paper unless called on within 7 sitting weeks – standing order 125A.)

Orders of the day

1 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (MEMBERS' STAFF) AMENDMENT BILL 2008 (NO. 2): (Mr Smyth) Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 10 December 2008—Mr Stanhope).

2 EDUCATION AMENDMENT BILL 2008: (Ms Hunter) Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 10 December 2008—Mr Barr).

3 CLIMATE CHANGE (GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS TARGETS) BILL 2008 (NO 2): (Mr Seselja) Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 10 December 2008—Mr Corbell).

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4 DUTIES (FIRST HOME OWNER EXEMPTION) AMENDMENT BILL 2008: (Mr Seselja) Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 10 December 2008—Ms Gallagher).

5 BUILDING (ENERGY EFFICIENT HOT WATER SYSTEMS) LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2009: (Ms Le Couteur) Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 1 April 2009—Mr Barr).

6 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (CAMPAIGN ADVERTISING) BILL 2008: (Mr Seselja): Detail stage—Clause 1—Resumption of debate (from 1 April 2009—Mr Smyth).

7 AUDITOR-GENERAL AMENDMENT BILL 2009: (Mr Smyth) Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 24 June 2009—Ms Le Couteur).

8 CHIEF MINISTER—PROPOSED MOTION OF CONDEMNATION—LAND RENT SCHEME: Resumption of debate (from 24 June 2009—Mr Smyth, in continuation) on the motion of Mr Seselja—That this Assembly:

(1) condemns the Chief Minister for:

(a) misleading the community about the level of support for the Land Rent Scheme by failing to notify the public prior to the 2008 election that a major mortgage insurer had withdrawn support and claiming that the scheme was supported across the board; and

(b) failing to:

(i) inform the public of the onerous deposit and insurance requirements of the only lender willing to provide finance for the Land Rent Scheme; and

(ii) provide to the Assembly a detailed timeline of the advice received by the Chief Minister’s office and department, cross-referenced with information provided to the public regarding land rent; and

(2) calls on the Chief Minister to inform the Assembly what the full details of the lending requirements of the current lender will be, including deposit, interest rate, and all fees and charges.

And on the amendment moved by Mr Smyth—Add:

“(3) calls on the Chief Minister to table by close of business on 25 June 2009 details of the partnership agreement with Community CPS Australia including any special arrangements in relation to the position of the Territory and Community CPS Australia in the event of a mortgage default.”. (Order of the day will be removed from the Notice Paper unless called on within 3 sitting weeks – standing order 152A.)

9 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (BOARD COMPOSITION) AMENDMENT BILL 2009: (Mr Smyth) Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 19 August 2009—Ms Gallagher).

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10 CURRONG APARTMENTS—FUTURE: Resumption of debate (from 19 August 2009—Ms Hunter) on the motion of Ms Bresnan—That this Assembly:

(1) notes:

(a) that Housing ACT is yet to sell, refurbish, or resolve the future of the Currong Apartments in Braddon;

(b) the positive social, environmental and economic outcomes that are being delivered around the world through the innovative design of multi-unit social housing developments; and

(c) the social and environmental benefits of the award winning K2 Apartments constructed by the Victorian Office of Housing in the central Melbourne location of Windsor; and

(2) calls on the ACT Government to conduct a well organised and resourced project competition for the Currong site to build a sustainable neighbourhood that will:

(a) provide homes for a social mix of residents;

(b) meet best practice environmental performance standards; and

(c) feature healthy, inclusive, high quality design.

And on the amendments moved by Mr Hargreaves—

(1) in paragraph 1(c), insert the words “potential for” after “the” (first occurring); and

(2) omit paragraph (2), substitute:

“(2) notes the ACT Government’s commitment to socially and environmentally sustainable public housing, which has as its main objectives:

(a) the aim and ambition of eliminating homelessness in the ACT;

(b) the allocation of public housing properties based on client need, as part of the suite of support packages designed to increase the quality of life of all clients;

(c) the provision of a Canberra-wide social mix of residents through a client focussed mix of stand-alone and small scale multi-unit properties;

(d) the implementation of best practice environmental performance standards; and

(e) the implementation of healthy, inclusive, high quality design.”. (Order of the day will be removed from the Notice Paper unless called on within 4 sitting weeks – standing order 152A.)

11 CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS AMENDMENT BILL 2009: (Mr Rattenbury) Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 26 August 2009—Mr Corbell).

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12 GAMING MACHINE (SUSPENSION OF TRANSFERS) AMENDMENT BILL 2009: (Mr Smyth) Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 26 August 2009—Ms Gallagher).

13 EMERGENCIES (ESA) AMENDMENT BILL 2009: (Mr Smyth) Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 26 August 2009—Mr Corbell).

14 EMERGENCIES (BUSHFIRE REPORTING) AMENDMENT BILL 2009: (Mr Smyth) Agreement in principle—Resumption of debate (from 16 September 2009—Mr Corbell).

15 SCHOOL CLOSURES: Resumption of debate (from 14 October 2009—Ms Hunter) on the motion of Mr Doszpot—That this Assembly:

(1) notes:

(a) recommendation 13 of the Standing Committee on Education, Training and Youth Affairs inquiry into school closures and reform of the ACT education system, which states that based on the demographic, educational, social and economic evidence presented during the inquiry, that the Government immediately commences the process to reopen the Hall and Tharwa primary schools; and

(b) the demographic, educational, social and economic evidence that supports the reopening of Flynn and Cook primary schools; and

(2) calls on the ACT Government to immediately commence the process to reopen Hall, Tharwa, Flynn and Cook primary schools. (Order of the day will be removed from the Notice Paper unless called on within 7 sitting weeks – standing order 152A.)

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ASSEMBLY BUSINESS

Notices

1 MR SESELJA: To move—That:

(1) a Select Committee on Campaign Finance Reform be established to examine campaign financing in the ACT, including:

(a) regulation of:

(i) donation size;

(ii) political party campaign expenditure; and

(iii) third party campaign expenditure;

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(b) disclosure laws;

(c) public funding;

(d) regulation of:

(i) personal candidate funding; and

(ii) corporate and union donations; and

(e) any other relevant matter;

(2) the committee shall report back to the Assembly by the last sitting day in April 2010; and

(3) the committee shall be composed of:

(a) one member nominated by the Government;

(b) one member nominated by the Crossbench; and

(c) one member nominated by the Opposition;

to be notified to the Speaker within 24 hours of this resolution being passed. (Notice given 15 September 2009; amended 16 September 2009).

*2 MRS DUNNE: To move—That Subordinate Law SL2009-43 being the Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Amendment Regulation 2009 (No. 2) be disallowed. (Notice given 15 October 2009. Disallowable Instrument will be deemed to have been disallowed unless disposed of within 6 sitting days, including today.)

Orders of the day

*1 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT—STANDING COMMITTEE (SIXTH ASSEMBLY)—REPORT 29—ACTION BUSES AND THE SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT PLAN—GOVERNMENT RESPONSE—PAPER—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 15 October 2009—Ms Bresnan) on the motion of Ms Gallagher—That the Assembly takes note of the paper.

2 LEGAL AFFAIRS—STANDING COMMITTEE (SIXTH ASSEMBLY)—REPORT 8—ACT FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ARRANGEMENTS—GOVERNMENT RESPONSE—PAPER—MOTION TO TAKE NOTE OF PAPER: Resumption of debate (from 16 June 2009—Mr Smyth) on the motion of Mr Corbell—That the Assembly takes note of the paper.

3 ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURE—STANDING COMMITTEE—REPORT 1—THE MERIT OF APPOINTING A PARLIAMENTARY BUDGET OFFICER—MOTION THAT REPORT BE NOTED: Resumption of debate (from 20 August 2009—Mr Corbell) on the motion of Mrs Dunne—That the report be noted.

4 ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURE—STANDING COMMITTEE—REPORT 2—LATIMER HOUSE PRINCIPLES—MOTION THAT REPORT BE NOTED: Resumption of debate (from 20 August 2009—Ms Hunter) on the motion of Ms Bresnan—That the report be noted.

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5 CLIMATE CHANGE, ENVIRONMENT AND WATER—STANDING COMMITTEE—REPORT 2—INQUIRY INTO ACT GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION TARGETS—INTERIM REPORT—SEPTEMBER 2009—MOTION THAT REPORT BE NOTED: Resumption of debate (from 15 September 2009—Mr Hargreaves) on the motion of Ms Hunter—That the report be noted.

6 EDUCATION, TRAINING AND YOUTH AFFAIRS—STANDING COMMITTEE—REPORT 2—SCHOOL CLOSURES AND REFORM OF THE ACT EDUCATION SYSTEM 2006—MOTION THAT REPORT BE NOTED: Resumption of debate (from 17 September 2009—Mr Doszpot) on the motion of Ms Bresnan—That the report be noted.

7 JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY—STANDING COMMITTEE—REPORT 2—INQUIRY INTO THE CRIMES (MURDER) AMENDMENT BILL 2008—MOTION THAT REPORT BE NOTED: Resumption of debate (from 17 September 2009—Mr Corbell) on the motion of Mrs Dunne—That the report be noted.

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Last sitting day in December 2009

8 PLANNING, PUBLIC WORKS AND TERRITORY AND MUNICIPAL SERVICES—STANDING COMMITTEE: Presentation of report on supporting live music and events in the community pursuant to order of the Assembly of 25 February 2009, as amended 13 October 2009.

Last sitting day in March 2010

9 CLIMATE CHANGE, ENVIRONMENT AND WATER—STANDING COMMITTEE: Presentation of final report on ACT greenhouse gas reduction targets, pursuant to order of the Assembly of 11 December 2008, as amended 23 June and 15 September 2009.

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QUESTIONS ON NOTICE On the first sitting day of a period of sittings a complete Notice Paper is published containing all unanswered questions. On subsequent days, only new and redirected or revised questions are included on the Notice Paper.

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Unanswered questions

(30 days expired 17 October 2009)

322 MS LE COUTEUR: To ask the Attorney-General— (1) Has the real estate industry been informed of transitional arrangements to the

real estate industry and energy auditors confirming the continuance of existing provisions and use of first generation software.

(2) Has the Department of Justice and Community Safety (JACS) developed information sheets to inform the community of the different requirements for energy assessment for new buildings and energy ratings for the purpose of sale of property under the provisions of the Civil Law (Sale of Residential Property) Act.

(3) Will JACS be providing information on the operation and enforcement of the energy efficiency rating scheme mandated under the Civil Law (Sale of Residential Property) Act in its 2008-09 annual report.

(4) Will the reporting referred to in part (3) include providing detail on the total number and proportion of (a) new house energy ratings audited by (i) software assessment of rating and (ii) physical inspection and (b) sale of premises ratings audited by (i) software assessment of rating and (ii) physical inspection.

(30 days expires 12 November 2009)

329 MS HUNTER: To ask the Minister for Children and Young People— (1) What is the overall budget for the care and protection activities for children

and young people in the ACT. (2) What percentage of the budget referred to in part (1) is allocated towards

tertiary interventions in child protection activities. (3) How much of the budget referred to in part (1) is allocated to community

services aimed at providing primary prevention and early intervention activities.

(30 days expires 13 November 2009)

332 MR COE: To ask the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services— (1) In relation to each of the former school sites being managed by the

Department of Territory and Municipal Services, what is the number of security patrols undertaken.

(2) What is the cost of security itemised by “ongoing” and “call-outs”. (3) What is the number and nature of security incidents or breaches. (4) What is the number of (a) graffiti incidents and the cost of repairs, (b) broken

window incidents and the cost of repairs, (c) times alarms were activated and (d) call-outs and what is the cost of these.

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(5) What is the number and nature of (a) incidents to which police have been called, (b) complaints about management of theses sites made to TAMS and (c) TAMS visits to these sites.

333 MR COE: To ask the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services— (1) Has the Government had to undertake repairs to public assets as a result of

construction work on private property. (2) What contribution has the Government sought for the completion of the work

referred to in part (1); (3) Have developers completed repair work to public assets and what is the value

of this work.

335 MR SESELJA: To ask the Chief Minister— (1) What sites have been identified for data centres in the ACT. (2) What community consultation has occurred over the selection of these sites

and how were they chosen. (3) What plans are underway to develop these sites as data centres.

337 MR SESELJA: To ask the Chief Minister— (1) Has the Community Engagement Unit been re-established in the Chief

Minister’s Department; if not, is the Government planning to re-establish this unit and when will it be done.

(2) How much will this policy initiative cost. (3) Is this a firm commitment or an aspirational one.

344 MR SESELJA: To ask the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services— (1) When will the Government make a decision on implementing 40km/h speed

limits. (2) What consultation has been done or will be done about this proposal. (3) How much has the consultation process cost and how much will it cost. (4) Is this a firm commitment or an aspirational commitment.

346 MR SESELJA: To ask the Treasurer— (1) What progress is being made in developing a land tax concession scheme for

rental properties housing low income families. (2) When will this scheme be completed. (3) What is the total cost of this initiative. (4) Is this a firm commitment or an aspirational one.

349 MR SESELJA: To ask the Attorney-General— (1) What progress has been made in establishing a free legal service for homeless

people. (2) When will such a service be established. (3) What is the total cost of this policy initiative. (4) Is this a firm commitment or an aspirational one.

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350 MR SESELJA: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Water— (1) How much will the Plumber Visit program initiative cost. (2) When will it start and finish. (3) How many low income houses will be visited in 2009-10 including ACT

Housing properties.

351 MR SESELJA: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Water— (1) What steps will need to be taken in order to meet the commitment on

improved energy efficiency for Canberra households over ten years. (2) What is the total cost of this policy initiative. (3) What legislation will have to be introduced in order to facilitate this aim and

over what timeframe. (4) What will be the regulatory impact on small business. (5) Is this commitment a firm commitment or an aspirational one.

352 MR SESELJA: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Water— (1) Will the Minister introduce a levy on plastic bags in retailers; if so, when and

how much will the levy be. (2) How much revenue will the levy raise. (3) What consultation will the Minister hold with retailers and other affected

people prior to the introduction of such a levy. (4) Is this a firm commitment or an aspirational one.

353 MR SESELJA: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Water— (1) What is the target date for the ACT Government purchasing 100% renewable

electricity. (2) How much will this policy initiative cost the ACT. (3) How reliable will the source of the ACT Government’s electricity be. (4) Is this commitment firm or aspirational.

354 MR SESELJA: To ask the Minister for Education and Training— (1) What progress has been made in providing enough funds to ensure that all

primary school students have access to swimming and water survival skills. (2) When will this target be achieved. (3) How much will this policy initiative cost. (4) Is this a firm commitment or aspirational.

357 MR SESELJA: To ask the Minister for Planning— (1) Has the ACT Planning and Land Authority started undertaking small business

impact statements for large new commercial developments; if not, when will this be implemented.

(2) How much will this policy initiative cost.

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(3) Is this a firm commitment or an aspirational one.

358 MR SESELJA: To ask the Minister for Planning— (1) How is the incorporation of UNICEF child-friendly planning principles into

ACT planning guidelines progressing. (2) Will these principles be incorporated into the development of future suburbs

such as Wright, Sulman and Coombs. (3) What consultation with the community has been conducted as part of this

process. (4) How much will it cost to implement this policy. (5) Is this a firm commitment or an aspirational one.

359 MR SESELJA: To ask the Minister for Planning— (1) When will the neighbourhood planning process be reinstated. (2) In which suburbs will neighbourhood planning be reinstated. (3) How will Master Plans be integrated into the Territory Plan. (4) What is the total cost of this policy initiative. (5) Is this a firm commitment or an aspirational one.

360 MR SESELJA: To ask the Minister for Planning— (1) In relation to minimum six star ratings for new residential housing by 2010,

when will the ratings be in place. (2) How much will this policy initiative cost. (3) What policy consultation has been held with the business community and

other stakeholders about this initiative. (4) What is the regulatory impact of the initiative. (5) Is this a firm commitment or an aspirational one.

361 MR SESELJA: To ask the Minister for Planning— (1) What representations have been made to remove Monash Drive from the

National Capital Plan. (2) What progress has been made in the Minister’s negotiations on this issue. (3) Is this a firm commitment or an aspirational one.

362 MR SESELJA: To ask the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services— (1) When, if ever, will the Government establish a Government shopfront in

Gungahlin. (2) What is the Government doing to ensure shopfront services in Civic are

adequate. (3) When, if ever, will the Government re-establish a shopfront in Civic. (4) What is the total cost of these initiatives. (5) Are the Government’s commitments on shopfronts firm or aspirational.

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363 MR SESELJA: To ask the Chief Minister— (1) How many companies participated in the Investment Facilitation Program in

2008-09, referred to on page 37 of the Chief Minister’s annual report. (2) What was the total cost of this program in 2008-09. (3) What is the estimated cost of this program in (a) 2009-10 and (b) each of the

outyears.

364 MR SESELJA: To ask the Chief Minister— (1) How much does the Chief Minister’s Department spend on a weekly basis to

place the Community Notice in The Canberra Times. (2) Has the department signed a contract with The Canberra Times for the

provision of this service. (3) Is this amount included in the department’s advertising budget. (4) What measures are in place to ensure that the department receives a

competitive rate for these advertisements. (5) What other options were considered to publish the Community Notice.

369 MR RATTENBURY: To ask the Attorney-General— (1) What consultative activities or forums has Victim Support ACT conducted in

conjunction with other victims of crime service providers or agencies in the ACT during (a) 2007-08 and (b) 2008-09.

(2) Which agencies were invited to attend the activities or forums referred to in part (1).

(3) How many clients (victims of crime) were serviced by (a) salaried staff of Victim Support ACT and (b) third party Approved Service Providers in (i) 2007-08 and (ii) 2008-09.

(4) What is the process in Victim Support ACT for monitoring the powers of staff in deciding (a) how many hours and which services are allocated to clients and (b) subsequent referral of clients to other services when their allocated hours are exhausted.

(5) Is there an independent review of the process for extending hours allocated to a client, especially when there are other non-government services available.

(6) Is there a formal written procedure in Victim Support ACT on how to refer a client from Victim Support ACT to other service providers for the case of a victim of a minor crime, for example, when only 2 hours is allocated to a client, given that the Victims of Crime Act 1994 requires that the government service provider not extend the hours of service where there is another service provider available to provide the client with support services.

(7) What is the process in Victim Support ACT for referring clients who have exhausted their 12 hours of assistance from Victim Support ACT, before considering extending the allocated hours beyond 12 hours.

(8) Is there an identifiable process for Victim Support ACT to inform clients about services available from other providers which are also funded by the Department of Justice and Community Safety (JACS).

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(9) Is there a standard form in Victim Support ACT for clients’ own use to indicate their choice to be referred to other service providers.

(10) In relation to victims of crime, how many clients has SupportLink referred to each of the government and non-government service providers in the ACT in (a) 2004-05, (b) 2005-06, (c) 2006-07, (d) 2007-08 and (e) 2008-09.

(11) Does JACS provide any funding to SupportLink. (12) What is the influence of JACS over the referral process from SupportLink to

external service providers. (13) Are the services, programs or activities of Victim Support ACT in any way

duplicating some of the services, whether government or non-government, of other support agencies for victims of crime; if so, what (a) are the areas of duplication, (b) is the difference in the type of services available from the staff of Victim Support ACT, and non-government specialist victim service providers and (c) is being done to work with other agencies in order to reduce client waiting lists, or to reduce under-utilisation of funded services.

(14) What proportion of funding directed to victims of crime is directed to (a) Victims Support ACT and (b) non-government agencies offering comparable services.

(15) How many external Approved Service Providers (third party) are currently registered with Victim Support ACT to provide victims with essential support services.

(16) Of those third parties identified in part (15), (a) how many are being paid for services rendered in the current financial year and (b) what was the average cost per hour for these Approved Service Providers in (i) 2007-08 and (b) 2008-09.

(17) How many client cases did salaried staff of Victim Support ACT manage during (a) 2006-07, (b) 2007-08 and (c) 2008-09.

(18) How many case managers (full-time equivalent) are currently employed by Victim Support ACT.

(19) What is the average annual cost per client for using the services of Victims Support ACT, including costs for Approved Service Providers and salaried staff.

(20) What proportion of funding to Victim Support ACT was directed to (a) actual service delivery to clients and (b) administrative costs in (i) 2007-08 and (ii) 2008-09.

(21) Is there a perceived or actual conflict of interest for the position of the Victims of Crime Co-ordinator in also performing the functions of Director, Victim Support ACT, where Victim Support ACT is a government service provider.

(22) Is there a perceived or actual conflict of interest for Victim Support ACT in managing the funding contract for another service provider where both service providers effectively have funds sourced from the same government budget line.

(23) What measures are in place to deal with those potential conflicts referred to in parts (21) and (22).

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(24) How is the Victims of Crime Co-ordinator managing funds for community organisations, as well as managing referrals to such organisations, in order to reduce waiting lists for victims by utilising existing non-government specialised victim services.

(25) In relation to measures introduced in 2007 to increase revenue to fund enhanced services to victims of crime, specifically a $10 levy on all offences where a court fine was imposed and an increase of $10 to all traffic infringement penalties, (a) what proportion and how much of this increased revenue has been directed to non-government agencies in 2008-09, (b) what proportion and how much has been directed to Victim Support ACT and (c) how is Victim Support ACT using this additional funding.

(26) Does Victim Support ACT provide 24 hour immediate access to support services for victims of crime; if not, (a) are those clients referred to non-government specialised services for victims of crime and (b) which agency or agencies are those clients directed to instead.

(27) What was the cost incurred by Victim Support ACT in (a) 2007-08 and (b) 2008-09 in producing information leaflets and materials and changing the logo.

370 MS BRESNAN: To ask the Minister for Transport— (1) How is the Calwell Park n’ Ride promoted to local residents. (2) Is it promoted in conjunction with express services from Calwell to the City. (3) How many car spaces are there. (4) Can the Minister provide a record of how regularly it is used. (5) Is it marked on the ACTION bus route.

371 MRS DUNNE: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Water— (1) In relation to the Major Water Security Projects, what tendering programs

have been undertaken or will be undertaken in relation to the design, construction and management of the projects.

(2) If no tendering programs have been or will be undertaken, why not. (3) If tendering programs have been or will be undertaken, what is the

approximate value of each of those tendering programs. (4) What tendering process will be used for each of those programs. (5) What policy will be employed in relation to the procurement of products or

services from local suppliers. (6) If local suppliers will not have the opportunity to supply products or services,

why not.

376 MS LE COUTEUR: To ask the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services— (1) How much does the ACT Government spend on Microsoft products, for

example, office, desktop operating systems, server software, exchange per year.

(2) Does the Government purchase these Microsoft products through one vendor or many;

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(3) If the Government purchases these Microsoft products from one vendor, who is this vendor.

(4) Is the ACT licensed per user or as a group and can these costs be broken down into amount spent on education and other information communication technology.

(5) How much of the software is Open Source. (6) Where is Linux used.

377 MS LE COUTEUR: To ask the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services— (1) What money has been budgeted for the Bunda Street upgrade. (2) What is the breakdown of how this money has been spent and how it will be

spent. (3) What are the timelines for completion of this work. (4) Do the upgrades of the existing design of Bunda Street mean that the

Government will not undertake a significant redesign of Bunda Street in the near future, for example, converting the area to a shared street area and redesigning the street to include a dual, separated bike path.

(5) Will the refurbishment of Bunda Street influence the recommendations made in the upcoming review of city pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.

(6) Will the Government implement recommendations made in the upcoming review of city pedestrian and cycling infrastructure that recommend significant redesigning of Bunda Street.

(7) Will the money already spent on refurbishing Bunda Street be a relevant factor in deciding whether to implement recommendations in the review that relate to Bunda Street.

378 MS LE COUTEUR: To ask the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services— (1) Does the Government keep statistics on the numbers of street trees which

have caused damage by dropping branches and what kind of damage these branches have caused; if so, does this information include human injuries and fatalities and will the Minister make this information available.

(2) What is the role of the Conservator of Flora and Fauna in the street tree replacement program.

(3) What number of trees are felled annually as part of the street tree replacement program and will the Minister provide a breakdown of the reasons for tree felling, for example, what types of sickness the trees suffered from, including types of ageing.

(4) Is it the Government’s assessment that it is too uneconomical to manage trees into the future on an individual basis and to maintain them to the end of their life.

(5) What type of costings does the Government have comparing the ongoing costs of managing street trees on an individual basis compared to on a neighbourhood basis and will the Minister provide this information.

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380 MS LE COUTEUR: To ask the Attorney-General— (1) Which ACT agencies are involved in managing asbestos in residential and

non-residential buildings. (2) Are there agencies other than the Office of Regulatory Services involved in

managing asbestos; if so, (a) what are all their roles and (b) is there a lead agency.

(3) What process is followed by the Office of Regulatory Services/Work Cover when a resident contacts it and reports the presence of asbestos at an ACT residential property.

(4) What process is followed by the ACT Planning and Land Authority when a resident contacts it and reports the presence of asbestos at an ACT residential property.

(5) Is it a practice of any of these agencies to require the person reporting the asbestos to have the property tested at their own expense before the agency acts and has this ever been a requirement; if so, is this money refunded.

(6) What action has been undertaken in relation to asbestos at demolished properties in Rankin Street, Campbell, in the last year.

381 MS LE COUTEUR: To ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services— (1) Can the Minister provide advice on what information is given to landlords

and businesses in the ACT relating to fire regulation requirements. (2) What are the requirements for landlords and businesses in terms of preparing

emergency fire plans.

382 MS LE COUTEUR: To ask the Minister for Planning— (1) What is the progress of the Government’s May 2009 discussion paper on the

auditing of energy efficiency ratings, and will the results be released soon. (2) What are the next steps being taken on this issue by the ACT Planning and

Land Authority

385 MR HANSON: To ask the Minister for Health— (1) Can the Minister list all e-health initiatives (a) completed this financial year,

(b) currently being implemented or (c) currently being planned. (2) How much funding is currently committed to all e-health initiatives currently

being (a) implemented or (b) planned. (3) How was each contract issued and what are the details of the vendors that

were awarded contracts, for all e-health initiatives referred to in part (1), (4) What is the detail on how any contract yet to be awarded will be awarded and

what is the proposed timeframes for these tenders to be released. (5) In relation to the development of an e-health record, or Personal Electronic

Health Record, can the Minister detail the status of this project, including the vendor or vendors contracted or engaged to implement this project.

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386 MS BRESNAN: To ask the Minister for Disability and Housing—Can the Minister provided a table that outlines a breakdown of funding for homelessness services in the ACT, with categories reflecting how much (a) was ACT Government funding, (b) was Commonwealth Government funding, (c) was program funding, (d) was capital works funding and (e) of each government’s funding reflected an old and then a new appropriation for (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09, (iii) 2009-10, (iv) 2010-11, (v) 2011-12 and (vi) 2012-13.

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(Redirected question—30 days expires 12 November 2009)

330 MR SMYTH: To ask the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services— (1) In relation to hazard reduction activities what areas, comprising in aggregate

6200 hectares, were subject to slashing and what happened to the vegetation that was slashed.

(2) What areas comprising in aggregate 4000 hectares were subject to grazing and was any grazing conducted on rural leases.

(3) When was the grazing referred to in part (2) carried out. (4) What areas, comprising in aggregate 750 hectares, were subject to chemical

fuel management and what quantity of vegetation remained in these areas after the chemical fuel management.

(5) What areas, comprising in aggregate 700 hectares, were subject to prescribed burns and what vegetation remained in these areas after these prescribed burns.

(6) When were the prescribed burns referred to in part (5) carried out and what is the reason for the difference between the 700 hectares referred to in the Assembly on 16 September 2009 and the 373 hectares referred to in the advice received from the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services in his letter of 8 September 2009.

(7) What areas, comprising in aggregate 300 hectares, were subject to physical fuel removal and how was the fuel removed.

(8) What happened to the fuel referred to in part (7). (9) What funding was provided for the hazard reduction activities referred to

above for each year between 2002-03 and 2008-09 and how much of this funding was utilised in each year.

(10) What were the reasons for any underspend if the total budget was not spent on an activity in a year.

(Redirected questions—30 days expires 13 November 2009)

339 MR SESELJA: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Water— (1) How much will the trial of organic waste recycling cost. (2) Have the residential developments been selected for this trial. (3) Who will conduct this trial. (4) When will the trial be completed and its outcomes published.

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(5) Is this commitment firm or aspirational.

355 MR SESELJA: To ask the Minister for Community Services— (1) Has space been provided for all playschools and playgroups in ACT

Government facilities; if not, when will it be provided. (2) What is the total cost of this policy initiative. (3) Is this a firm commitment or an aspirational one.

356 MR SESELJA: To ask the Chief Minister— (1) What progress has been made in implementing the introduction of universal

design criteria. (2) What consultation has been held with industry and user groups. (3) When will this initiative be completed. (4) What is the cost of this policy initiative. (5) Is this a firm commitment or an aspirational one.

(Redirected question—30 days expires 14 November 2009)

387 MS BRESNAN: To ask the Minister for Corrections— (1) How many community groups now have accreditation to be authorised

visitors. (2) If any community groups are waiting for accreditation, (a) how many are

there, (b) who are they and (c) how long have each of them been waiting. (3) Further to the response of the Minister for Corrections on 27 August 2009 to

a question without notice, that he was considering preparing a document to go to the Chief Minister and to cabinet which outlines a new process to go forward with regard to the Alexander Maconochie Centre, is he able to say what progress has been made on this document and what is the current proposed timeline for the consideration of this document and its publication.

(4) Further to the answer by the Minister for Corrections to question on notice No 39 from the 2009-10 Select Committee on Estimates in which he said that meetings would be held every six to eight weeks with the community sector with regard to throughcare and aftercare issues, is he able to say (a) how many meetings have been held, (b) when were they held and (c) can minutes of those meeting be provided.

New questions

(30 days expires 10 December 2009)

MR SESELJA: To ask the following Ministers:

*388 Chief Minister.

*389 Minister for Planning.

*390 Minister for Indigenous Affairs.

*391 Treasurer.

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*392 Minister for Health.

*393 Minister for Community Services.

*394 Attorney-General.

*395 Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Water.

*396 Minister for Disability and Housing.

*397 Minister for Education and Training.

*398 Minister for Children and Young People.

*399 Minister for Territory and Municipal Services.

*400 Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation.

(1) How many briefings did the Minister, or the department or agencies in the Minister’s portfolio, prepare for ACT Ministers prior to each Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting in 2008-09.

(2) What were the subjects of each brief referred to in part (1).

(3) Which Ministers received the briefs referred to in part (1).

(4) How many staff were involved in the preparation of each brief referred to in part (1).

(5) What was the total cost in 2008-09, for each department and agency in the Minister’s portfolio, of preparing COAG briefings.

(6) How many submissions did the Minister, or the departments or agencies in the Minister’s portfolio, make to the Federal Government in 2008-2009.

(7) How many staff were involved in the preparation of each submission referred to in part (6).

(8) What were the topics of each submission referred to in part (6).

(9) What was the total cost in 2008-09 of providing submissions to the Federal Government for each department and agency in the Minister’s portfolio.

T Duncan Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

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GOVERNMENT TO RESPOND TO PETITIONS (in accordance with standing order 100)

By 17 November 2009 Public toilets—Waramanga Shopping Centre—Minister for Territory and Municipal

Services—Petition lodged by Mr Barr (Pet 101).

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By 18 November 2009 Battery egg production—Banning—Minister for Territory and Municipal Services—

Petition lodged by Ms Le Couteur (Pet 102).

By 14 January 2010 Wells Station Drive Extension—Alignment—Minister for Planning—Petition lodged by

Ms Le Couteur (Pet 104).

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COMMITTEES

Unless otherwise shown, appointed for the life of the Seventh Assembly. The dates of the amendments to the committees’ resolution of appointment are reflected, but not changes in the

membership.

Standing

Pursuant to standing order

ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURE: (Formed 5 November 2008): The Speaker (Chair), Ms Bresnan, Ms Burch, Mrs Dunne.

Pursuant to resolution

CLIMATE CHANGE, ENVIRONMENT AND WATER: (Formed 9 December 2008): Ms Hunter (Chair), Ms Porter, Mr Seselja.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND YOUTH AFFAIRS: (Formed 9 December 2008): Ms Bresnan (Chair), Ms Burch, Mr Hanson.

HEALTH, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES: (Formed 9 December 2008): Mr Doszpot (Chair), Ms Bresnan, Ms Burch.

JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY: (Formed 9 December 2008): Mrs Dunne (Chair), Ms Hunter, Ms Porter.

PLANNING, PUBLIC WORKS AND TERRITORY AND MUNICIPAL SERVICES: (Formed 9 December 2008): Ms Porter (Chair), Mr Coe, Ms Le Couteur.

PUBLIC ACCOUNTS: (Formed 9 December 2008): Ms Le Couteur (Chair), Ms Burch, Mr Smyth.

Dissolved

CAMPAIGN ADVERTISING: (Formed 1 April 2009): Ms Burch (Chair), Mr Coe, Mr Rattenbury.

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ESTIMATES 2009-2010: (Formed 2 April 2009): Mr Seselja (Chair), Ms Bresnan, Ms Burch, Ms Le Couteur, Mr Smyth. (Presented 16 June 2009).

PRIVILEGES 2009: (Formed 16 June 2009): Ms Hunter (Chair), Mr Corbell, Mr Smyth.

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