1. No category

No. 25
WEDNESDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2014
(At 10.00 o’clock a.m.)
Notices of Motion
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The Minister for Women to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes that:—
(a)
on Wednesday 17 September 2014, the 2013 National Community Attitudes
Towards Violence Against Women Survey was released;
(b)
the Survey was developed by VicHealth in partnership with the University
of Melbourne, the Social Research Centre and experts across Australia, and
supported by the Australian Government, as part of the National Plan to
Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010–2022;
(c)
while there have been sustained improvements since 1995 in a number of
areas, there are other areas in which progress has been minimal, along with
some concerning negative findings, such as an alarming number of
Australians who are ready to excuse rapists and men who control,
intimidate, bash and worse, kill women, with many apportioning blame to
the victim;
(d)
key findings from the survey found in regards to violence against women:—
(i)
64 per cent say it mainly happens because men can’t manage their
anger;
(ii)
43 per cent believe rape results from men not being able to control
their need for sex;
(iii)
22 per cent say it can be excused if people get so angry they lose
control;
(iv)
13 per cent say it mainly happens because men are under financial
stress;
(v)
5 per cent say it is justified if a man’s partner makes him look
stupid or insults him in front of his friends;
(vi)
4 per cent say it is okay when his partner ends or tries to end their
relationship;
(vii)
12 per cent believe if a woman goes into a room alone with a man
at a party it is her fault she is raped; and
(viii)
10 per cent think if a woman doesn’t physically resist, even though
she protests verbally, it is not rape.
(e)
importantly, the Report concludes that above all else, the main influence on
Australian’s attitudes to violence against women was their understanding of
the issue and how supportive they were of gender equality. Consequently,
the more Australian’s subscribe to traditional stereotypes about men and
women, the more likely they were to excuse, trivialise or justify violent
behaviour;
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(f)
(2)
as Victoria Police Chief Commissioner, Ken Lay said, there are no
circumstances where violence against women is understandable or
acceptable, and that men needed to have hard conversations about changing
the language, attitude and misogynist behaviour that lay at the heart of male
violence towards women;
(g)
As VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter said, a culture that excuses rape and
violence is one that allows it to happen…violence is a choice, not an instinct
and it is never excusable;
Calls on all Members of this House to condemn these attitudes towards family
violence and sexual assault, and to become champions of change by spreading the
message that violence against women in any form is unacceptable. (18 September
2014)
312
The Minister for Human Services to move—That the House Notes:—
(a)
a new Tasmanian Government community education campaign highlighting
the risks of sports betting commenced on Saturday 13 September 2014.
(b)
the campaign targets young men at risk of developing issues with sports
betting and the impact it can have on them;
(c)
most of the campaign will be delivered using digital advertising, including
Facebook, online sites for the three major Tasmanian newspapers, smart
phones and websites. Print advertisements will also be used;
(d)
the campaign will coincide with the AFL finals, the Spring Racing Carnival
and the beginning of the cricket and A-League seasons and will run to
Friday 12 December, 2014;
(e)
the campaign has been developed in response to research conducted by the
University of Tasmania (UTAS) on the trends and risks of sports betting and
its promotion in Australia and internationally;
(f)
commissioned by the Department of Health and Human Services, the
research found:—
(i)
the demographic of sports betting participants is clearly identified
as younger men with full-time employment, higher socio-economic
status, better education and access to the internet;
(ii)
the two identified risk groups for sports betting are young men and
children and adolescents;
(iii)
the perceived saturation of the sporting experience through betting
related advertising has altered the experience of watching sport, by
aligning betting with fans’ enjoyment of a game and encouraging
individuals to bet live during the game;
(iv)
sports betting (along with doping and match fixing) was seen as a
challenge to the probity of sport in Australia, particularly at grassroots and semi-professional levels.
(g)
sports betting is the fastest growing form of gambling in Australia with
participation more than doubling over the last decade;
(h)
more information about the campaign can be found at the Department of
Health
and
Human
Services;
website,
www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/gambling/sportsbetting. (18 September 2014)
313
Ms Ogilvie to move—That the House notes:—
(a)
in relation to the issue of improved communication for the citizens of
Tasmania, and in particular in relation to the 1800 megahertz spectrum, that
Tasmanian’s deserve the best technology;
(b)
mobile communications services are now essential to daily life and services,
as are the National Broadband Network (NBN) and satellite access;
(c)
more spectrums must be considered as part of an overarching approach,
particularly to Government Radio Network (GRN);
(d)
Tasmanian citizens and indeed all the people of Australia want to see
advances in wireless communications services particularly for 4G;
(e)
lack of coordination by the Commonwealth Government with State
Government in the black spot program must be resourced;
(f)
Tasmanians deserve and request access to the 1800 megahertz spectrum.
(18 September 2014)
314
Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:—Censures the Minister for Resources for
organising and answering a Dorothy Dixer which linked the Greens to rapists and murderers
despite absolutely no evidence to support the claim. (18 September 2014)
315
Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes the release of a report by VicHealth on community attitudes towards violence
against women.
(2)
Understands the research findings came from over 17,500 20 minute conversations
with Australian men and women in which they discussed attitudes towards women
and violence against women.
(3)
Notes with alarm that the report indicates 1 in 6 Australians believe that when a
woman says no to sexual advances, she may mean yes, and that 1 in 5 Australians
believed that a woman should be held partially responsible if she was intoxicated
when raped.
(4)
Recognises that community awareness of the fact that violence against women is a
common occurrence, results in a higher percentage of people, taking action when it is
witnessed.
(5)
Reaffirms that while it may be common within our community, violence against
women is never acceptable and that no most definitely means no. (18 September
2014)
316
Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:—
(1)
Recognises that the Tasmanian Community Fund was established for community
benefit following the sale of the former Trust Bank.
(2)
Acknowledges that since its establishment under statute, the Tasmanian Community
Fund Board has through robust, transparent and independent processes, disbursed
more than $70 million to nearly 2200 community projects across the State.
(3)
Further acknowledges that the independent Board assesses approximately 800
funding applications each year, ensuring monies are awarded to good projects on the
basis of community need and at arm’s length from any political process.
(4)
Condemns the Hodgman Liberal Government's plan to abolish the Tasmanian
Community Fund Board for precisely no saving to the Budget bottom line, to create
an annual $6 million pork barrel for the government of the day.
(5)
Notes serious concerns about the Government's plan which have been raised by
organisations such as the Tasmanian Council of Social Services, the Social
Determinants of Health Advocacy Network and the Anglers Alliance of Tasmania,
all of whom have called on the Government to reverse its decision and ensure the
independent administration of the Tasmanian Community Fund
(6)
Calls on the Hodgman Liberal Government to heed these concerns and keep its hands
off the people's fund, the Tasmanian Community Fund. (18 September 2014)
317
Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:—
(1)
Recognises that Australia has an aging populating with the over 50s representing the
largest social demographic, and further, that Tasmania has the oldest and fastest
aging population in the Nation.
(2)
Notes the comments of Australia’s Age Discrimination Commissioner, Susan Ryan,
in her National Press Club address on 17 September 2014 where she expressed
concerns for older Australians in the workplace and highlighted the disturbing
prevalence of age discrimination.
(3)
Understands that the results of the interim Roy Morgan Research Paper indicates that
discrimination against the over 50s is prevalent throughout the community,
particularly in workplaces.
(4)
Acknowledges that by denying older Australians recruitment and employment
opportunities many businesses and services lack the diversity and experience they
could be utilising to their benefit, and to the benefit of local and national economies.
(5)
(6)
Commends workplaces who are already supporting older Australians by providing
training opportunities through skills programs and TAFE network.
Encourages businesses, government departments and agencies and community
organisations to tap into the deep and skill-diverse employment pool that is the over
50s in Australia and here in Tasmania. (18 September 2014)
318
Ms O’Byrne to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes:—
(a)
the 2013 National Community Attitudes Towards Violence Against Women
Survey which surveyed beliefs about violence towards women. The survey
found that:—
(i)
64 per cent say that violence mainly happens because men can’t
manage their anger;
(ii)
13 per cent say that violence mainly happens because men are
under financial stress;
(iii)
5 per cent say that violence is justified if a man’s partner makes
him look stupid or insults him in front of his friends;
(iv)
4 per cent say that violence is OK when his partner ends or tries to
end their relationship;
(v)
43 per cent believe rape results from men not being able to control
their need for sex;
(vi)
12 per cent believe if a woman goes into a room alone with a man
at a party it is her fault she is raped;
(vii)
22 per cent say domestic violence can be excused if people get so
angry they lose control;
(viii)
78 per cent say it’s hard to understand why women stay;
(ix)
51 per cent say most women could leave a violent relationship if
they really wanted to; and
(x)
10 per cent think if a woman doesn’t physically resist, even though
she protests verbally, it’s not rape; and
(b)
that these views are compounded by trivialising the issues of rape and
assault in our communities, in our conversations, in our humour and in our
media.
(2)
Calls upon the Government to support campaigns such as ‘Our Watch’ to change
attitudes to violence against women. (18 September 2014)
319
Mr Booth to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes the Junction Arts Festival was held for the fourth year in a row in Launceston
from 10 to 14 September 2014.
(2)
Congratulates organisers, staff and volunteers for putting on another spectacular
festival and providing the City with cultural, artistic and interactive entertainment.
(3)
Recognises:—
(a)
that the Festival provides both locals, as well as interstate and overseas
tourists, with a total of five days of performances, experiences and evening
events which offer audiences the opportunity to observe, participate and
create; and
(b)
the unique opportunity provided to leading local, interstate and overseas
artists to showcase their talent and interact at a personal level with
audiences.
(4)
Notes the close working relationship of the Festival organisation with participating
artists to develop, produce and realise their work through research, workshops, sitespecific public installations, performances, exhibitions, lectures, screenings and,
importantly, children’s programming.
(5)
Acknowledges :—
(a)
sponsors of the iconic event, including the Launceston City Council and the
State Government; and
(b)
the much needed funding provided by the former Labor government to the
tune of $750,000 over three years which will enable festival organisers to
further fine-tune the event to ensure its ongoing success and growth.
(6)
(7)
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Notes:—
(a)
the Liberal Government’s commitment in August 2014 to honour the
funding agreement struck between organisers and the previous Labor
government; and
(b)
the comments of the Premier Hon. Will Hodgman MP in reference to a
funding crack down in the arts that “... Treasury is not a bottomless pit of
money and there is going to be interesting discussions to emerge”.
In light of the Premier’s comments, calls on the Liberal Government to remain
committed to funding the Junction Arts Festival on into the future, with a view to
increasing the funding at the cessation of the current three year commitment. (18
September 2014)
Mr Jaensch to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes:—
(a)
that the 10th annual University of Tasmania (UTAS) Science Investigation
Awards were held on Thursday 4 September 2014 at the Cradle Coast
campus;
(b)
that the Awards have been running at the Cradle Coast Campus since 2005,
when they became part of the Primary Industry Centre for Science
Education, led by Dr David Russell;
(c)
that since 2009, the awards have also been held at the Sandy Bay campus,
and they are now hosted by the Faculty of Science, Education and
Technology;
(d)
that the 2014 Cradle Coast awards were a huge success, drawing 400
students from 18 schools presenting 220 projects on campus (Grades 7 to
12) and at Burnie Primary School (Grades 5 and 6);
(e)
that 84 individuals from the local community, business and industry gave
their time as Judges, including practicing scientists from industries across
the NW Coast, who by their participation help to make careers in science
visible and relevant to the students they interviewed;
(f)
that 30 local businesses, industry and service groups and members of the
community donated $11,000 to fund 56 prizes. I was proud to be one of
them.
(g)
That:—
(i)
the $1000 Lion Dairy & Drinks: Young Scientist of the Year award
went to Year 12 Hellyer College student Melissa Gerwin;
(ii)
the best investigation grade 9-10 was awarded to Liam Grieve from
Burnie High School;
(iii)
Best Agricultural Project Years 10-12 went to Lachlan Dick from
Yolla District High School;
(iv)
Best Environmental Project went to Warawut Chomkul from
Wynyard High School;
(v)
Best Project years 5-6 went to Connor van der Ploeg from Stella
Maris Primary School; and
(vi)
Honourable mentions were awarded to Angus Luttmer and Lochlan
Wescombe of Cooee Primary School, Emily Hilder of Burnie
Primary School and Ethan Hawkins of Table Cape Primary School,
to name but a few of the winners and participants.
(h)
that the Most Outstanding Science Teacher Award was awarded to Ms
Tameika Munday from Burnie Primary School, with 6 award winners in her
Grade 5 class; and
(i)
the critical importance of science and science education to the management
of Tasmania’s economy, environment and future opportunities.
(2)
Thanks and congratulates Project Coordinator Anna Paice and her team at the Cradle
Coast Campus, Dr David Russell and all the teachers and students who have
participated in the UTAS Science Investigation Awards over the last 10 years, for
their contribution to science and science education in Tasmania. (18 September
2014)
321
Mr McKim to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes:—
(a)
that the ACT Government has announced the first stage of Canberra’s light
rail following the approval of the business case for a twelve kilometre line
from Gungahlin to the city;
(b)
that Canberra is the latest city to recognise the benefits of this rapid,
pedestrian friendly, low carbon transport;
(c)
that the Greens’ Riverline Light Rail Project would provide a high
frequency, high speed and reliable transport system for Hobart’s northern
suburbs;
(d)
that an efficient and high quality public transport system is key to increasing
the liveability of a city and Riverline would provide an accessible and
affordable transport solution for people living in Hobart’s northern suburbs;
and
(e)
that the peak infrastructure body, Infrastructure Australia has supported the
Canberra project pointing to the success of similar proposals in other states.
(2)
Calls on the Government to look past its ideological opposition to public transport
and support a light rail project for Hobart. (18 September 2014)
322
Mr McKim to move—That the House:—
(1)
Acknowledges:—
(a)
that the success of many of the world's highest performing education
systems is underpinned by political consensus on education policy;
(b)
the leadership shown by many education thought leaders in Tasmania who
have proposed taking the politics out of education policy, including the
University of Tasmania (UTAS) Vice Chancellor Peter Rathjen, Tasmanian
Principals Association head David Raw, Australian Education Union
President Terry Polglase, and Tasmanian Association of State School
Organizations President Jenny Eddington; and
(c)
acknowledges the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition Bryan Green in
proposing the establishment of an education policy task force in his Budget
Reply speech, and the undoubted commitment of the Minister for Education
Jeremy Rockliff to continue recent improvements of educational outcomes
in Tasmania.
(2)
Agrees:—
(a)
that one of the biggest challenges facing Tasmania is to increase the value
that many Tasmanians place on education, and that the first step in doing
this is for political parties to commit to working together to improve
opportunities for life long learning in Tasmania; and
(b)
that a representative from each of the three political parties represented in
this House should together sit down with key stakeholders in the education
sector to progress a tripartite, whole of community approach to education
policy in Tasmania. (18 September 2014)
323
The Premier to move—That the House:—
(1)
Congratulates the Tassie Tiger’s on their historic win at the Australian Hockey
League championship last weekend, which concluded in a nail-biting penalty
shootout.
(2)
Notes it is the first time Tasmania has won the competition and the first time a
Tasmanian side has played in an AHL final since 2006.
(3)
Congratulates Coach Glenn Freeman and all the Tasmanian players for once again
ensuring Tasmania is not left off the map. (14 October 2014)
324
The Premier to move—That the House:—
(1)
Recognises that 12 to 18 October 2014 is Carers Week, an annual celebration that
recognises the outstanding contribution unpaid carers make to our nation’s social
wellbeing.
(2)
Notes that Carers’ Week celebrated from 12 October to 18 October 2014 with the
theme ‘Take a Break for Carers, provides an opportunity to raise awareness and
(3)
(4)
(5)
educate the community about the diversity of carers and the importance of their
caring roles in our society.
Further notes that there are over 2.7 million carers in Australia, including almost
74,000 in Tasmania, providing unpaid care and support to family members and
friends who have a disability, mental or terminal illness, chronic condition, substance
abuse issues, or who are frail, aged and that Tasmanian has a greater number of
carers per capita than any other Australian jurisdiction.
Commends the staff and volunteers of Carers Tasmanian for their efforts in
coordinating this year’s Carers Week program in Tasmania and providing support to
Tasmania’s many carers.
Thanks Tasmania’s 73,800 carers for their important, self-sacrificing and
community-building work in our State. (14 October 2014)
325
The Premier to move—That the House notes:—
(a)
on 20 September 2014, the HeForShe global campaign was launched by UN
Goodwill Ambassador and actress Emma Watson;
(b)
HeForShe is the first campaign of its kind at the UN. HeForShe is a
solidarity movement for men and boys to become advocates for gender
equality;
(c)
over the next 12 months, the HeForShe campaign intends to mobilize one
billion men and boys as advocates and agents of change in ending the
persisting inequalities faced by women and girls globally;
(d)
as Ms Watson said, “It is about being free to make decisions and access
education, justice, health and resources equally. HeForShe is about freedom
from violence and discrimination based on gender. HeForShe is a movement
for every man, everywhere. It comes at a time where inaction is simply not
an option;” and
(e)
all men and women alike are encouraged to wholeheartedly support and
promote this initiative, and join this global movement to advance women’s
equality.
326
The Premier to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes that the $8 million dollar redevelopment of the Burnie Aquatic Centre was
launched recently.
(2)
Recognises this project is a great example of all tiers of Government: Federal, State
Governments and the Burnie City Council contributing to this project which will
provide an important community asset for the city of Burnie and the North West
Coast region.
(3)
Notes that Tasmania has amongst the highest rates of drownings in the country, so
this project will provide an important facility all year round so young Tasmanians can
learn to swim.
(4)
Especially acknowledges the work of the Aquatic Centre Working Group and the
Burnie Police Citizens Youth Club Committee for their significant contribution over
many years to making the project a reality. (14 October 2014)
327
Mr Green to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes:—
(a)
the resounding success of the Queenstown Heritage Festival, which was
held on 10, 11 and 12 October 2014;
(b)
that at a time of considerable uncertainty for the West Coast, the
Queenstown Heritage Festival provided cause for celebration, hope and
optimism about the future of the region; and
(c)
the festival was a celebration of everything that makes the West Coast
unique, including the area’s mining heritage and the immense artistic talents
of the region’s residents.
(2)
Congratulates the organiser of the festival, Travis Tiddy, his board, and the sponsors
that made the event possible.
(3)
Notes the Queenstown Heritage Festival has the potential to become one of the
premier cultural festivals in Tasmania.
(4)
Urges the Government to get behind the event to secure its long term future. (14
October 2014)
328
Mr Green to move—That the House:—
(1)
Condemns the Hodgman Government’s complete lack of urgency in responding to
the closure of the Mt Lyell mine and the impending wind-down of the Henty gold
mine on Tasmania’s West Coast.
(2)
Acknowledges the loss of two of the West Coast’s largest employers has had and will
continue to have a profound economic, social and humanitarian impact on a region
that has already experienced significant economic hardship.
(3)
Notes that the Hodgman Government is so constrained by its reckless pre-election
spending it is yet to commit one single dollar of new funding to the West Coast in a
time of desperate need.
(4)
Urges the Premier to lobby his Federal colleagues to find meaningful Federal funding
to support the West Coast and provide genuine stimulus for the local economy.
(5)
Notes the former Labor Government responded to the initial mine closure crisis by
inviting the Liberal Party to be part of a successful whole of Government response
and calls on the Premier to abandon his arrogant practise of not responding to official
correspondence and accept Labor’s offer of bipartisan support made over three
months ago. (14 October 2014)
329
The Treasurer to move—That the House:—
Treasurer to move—That the House approve, in accordance with sub-section 11(7) and 12 (4)
of the Public Account Act 1986, additional Recurrent Services expenditure in 2013-14 for the
purposes detailed in the Section 19 Return for the June Quarter 2014. (14 October 2014)
330
Ms O’Byrne to move—That the House:—
Notes recent outstanding achievements of Tasmanian athletes including:—
(a)
16 year old Hobart athlete Jack Hale who (using electronic timing) ran a
10.44 100 metre in September. Hale broke the State’s under 17, under 18,
under 19, under 20 and open records and set a new Australian under 18
mark by .02 seconds. Jack then competed in his usual event – the long jump
where he jumped 7.66 metres and is now ranked number two on the world
youth list for that event.
(b)
that not just Australia but in fact Tasmania lead the medal table at the World
Cycling Championships in Spain with Devonport’s Macey Stewart and
Hobart’s Campbell Flakemore taking Gold in the individual time trials;
(c)
the Tassie Tigers won the 2014 Australian Hockey League with Eddie
Ockenden being named Player of the Tournament for the second year
running; and
(d)
finally the Tasmanian sponsored Tassie Hawks were successful in back to
back AFL premierships. (14 October 2014)
331
The Minister for Health to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes:—
(a)
the launch of the Rethink Mental Health Project on World Mental Health
day, 10 October 2014; and
(b)
the Project, a Liberal Government Election promise, will develop an
integrated Tasmanian mental health system that provides support in the right
place, at the right time and with clear signposts about where and how to get
help.
(2)
Recognises the lead role the Mental Health Council of Tasmania, the peak body
representing non-government mental health consumer, carer and service provider
organisations, is taking in the Rethink Project, in partnership with the Tasmanian
Government.
(3)
Notes that a Steering Committee has been established to support the project, with
representation from consumers, families and carers, community sector organisations,
clinicians, acute and primary health care providers.
(4)
Encourages Tasmanians to be part of the Rethink Project and have their say on how
we can design a mental health system that achieves better outcomes for consumers,
their families and carers online at www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/rethink. (14 October 2014)
332
Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:—
(1)
Understands that the Nobel Peace Prize was instituted in 1901 and has been awarded
to 128 laureates, including individuals such as Mother Theresa, Desmond Tutu, the
14th Dalai Lama, Aung San Suu Kyi and organisations such as Amnesty
International, Medecins Sans Frontieres and the International Panel on Climate
Change.
(2)
Congratulates Indian children’s rights activist Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistani
teenager Malala Yousafzai on jointly being awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace, "for
their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right
of all children to education".
(3)
Acknowledges their courageous work in campaigning to end child labour in India
and promoting the critical value of education for children – particularly girls - in
Pakistan and the world over.
(4)
Notes that the Nobel Peace Prize has never been shared by an Indian and Pakistani
before.
(5)
Heeds the words of the Nobel Committee that, “the struggle against suppression and
for the rights of children and adolescents contributes to the realization of the
“fraternity between nations” that Alfred Nobel mentions in his will as one of the
criteria for the Nobel Peace Prize.” (14 October 2014)
333
Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes that Anti-Poverty Week is held across Australia from 12 to 18 October 2014, a
nationwide expansion of the United Nations Day against Poverty on the 17 October.
(2)
Acknowledges with deep sadness that 2.5 million Australians live in poverty or with
extreme financial hardship, in this the lucky country and a wealthy nation by any
measure.
(3)
Recognises that of the many Australians living with poverty, it is most often women,
children, migrants, aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people living with a
disability that feel most profoundly the effects of living on the breadline.
(4)
Notes the release of the ACOSS’ ‘Poverty in Australia Report 2014’, which identifies
Tasmania as having the highest rate of people living below the poverty line, at
15.1%.
(5)
Condemns Liberal governments across Australia for doing their very best to widen
the gap between the haves and have-nots, making the daily struggle of many to
survive even harder, by adopting severe and harmful budget measures.
(6)
Calls on the federal and state Liberal governments to honour the true spirit of AntiPoverty Week by heeding the calls from advocacy groups to invest in social
infrastructure and wellbeing, and abandoning their socially destructive agendas. (14
October 2014)
334
Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:—
(1)
Recognises compelling and undeniable evidence that artificial indoor tanning devices
or solariums, significantly increase user’s risk of skin cancer including deadly
melanomas.
(2)
Congratulates the former Labor-Green government for announcing a ban on
solariums in Tasmania, to fall in line with New South Wales, Victoria and South
Australia.
(3)
Notes the will of the Parliaments in 2012 and the tripartite decision to ban solariums
in Tasmania with the Liberals in opposition arguing the merits of a ban in the public
interest.
(4)
Recognises with shame the backflip of the Liberal Party, who have walked away
from their 2012 commitment, who now they have the capacity to and responsibility
for carrying out the ban, have chosen to put politics before people.
(5)
(6)
Understands that the role of a decent government is to protect the wellbeing of people
and that the Hodgman Liberal government is showing a disturbing disregard for the
future health of Tasmanians.
Calls on Minister for Health Hon. Michael Ferguson MP to do the right thing by
Tasmanians, recognise that every jurisdiction except Western Australia will have
banned deadly solariums by the end of this 2014, and revert to his party’s original
2012 commitment and enable the ban of solariums in Tasmania. (14 October 2014)
335
The Minister for Women to move—That the House notes:—
(a)
on Tuesday 23 September 2014, the first biennial ‘Women and Girls Report
in Tasmania’ was launched;
(b)
the report provides a data snapshot of the status of women and girls in
Tasmania as of 2013 and provides a baseline for future measurement of
change;
(c)
while in areas such as education, alcohol consumption and life expectancy
Tasmanian women are faring better than men, there are still significant
challenges facing women;
(d)
some of the findings, of the report include;
(i)
86 per cent of reported victims of sexual assault were female;
(ii)
31.5 per cent of assaults against women where perpetrated by the
victim’s partner;
(iii)
sole female parents were 16.4 per cent less likely to participate in
the labour force than sole male parents; and
(iv)
Tasmania had the lowest gender pay equity gap in the nation but
female workers still earned on average $116.80 less than males
each week;
(e)
as gender inequality has been found as the underlying cause of men’s
violence against women, it is important that as a community and as a
government, that we continue to be proactive in identifying and
acknowledging these inequalities where they exist;
(f)
the Liberal Government is working with the Commonwealth Government to
develop the Second Action Plan of the National Plan to Reduce Violence
against Women and their Children, as well as uniting with the
Commonwealth and other States and Territories to jointly fund the new
Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety
(ANROWS);
(g)
we are also implementing strategies under Taking Action: Tasmania’s
Primary Prevention Strategy to Reduce Violence against Women and their
Children;
(h)
to further protect women and children, this government will invest an
additional $924,000 over 4 years into preventing sexual assault and
increasing after hours sexual assault services;
(i)
the Government is also committed to continuing to tackle all areas where
women still experience barriers to participating equally in society;
(j)
The ‘Women and Girls Report in Tasmania’ is an important milestone
which will inform policy development and help us to track the progress of
efforts to ensure that Tasmanian women and girls have access to the best
opportunities our society has to offer. (14 October 2014)
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The Minister for Women to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes:—
(a)
on Friday 26 September 2014, the remastered ‘Breaking the Silence’ DVD
for the Breaking the Silence Advocacy Group and its partner Red Cross was
launched;
(b)
the Breaking the Silence Advocacy Group is a group of community
members in Brighton who promote evidence based primary prevention
strategies with the aim to reduce violence against women and their children;
(c)
(2)
the Breaking the Silence Advocacy Group and its partner Red Cross have
worked together for over four years to raise awareness and understanding of
family violence;
(d)
the Breaking the Silence DVD is a powerful and emotive primary
prevention message that tells the story of women from the Brighton
municipality who have personally experienced family violence; and
(e)
the Government is also working with the Breaking the Silence Advocacy
Group and Brighton Council to develop a Safety Audit in Public Places as
well as a Public Events Toolkit. This is yet another collaborative effort to
ensure that urban environments and public event settings are safe for women
and their children.
Congratulates all members of the Breaking the Silence Advocacy Group and Red
Cross for coming together to tackle family violence, and their strong message that
reducing violence against women and their children is a whole-of-community
responsibility and that we need to work together to stop family violence - not just in
this community, but right across Tasmania. (14 October 2014)
337
The Minister for Human Services to move—That the House:—
(a)
the 12 to the 18 of October 2014, is Anti-Poverty Week;
(b)
celebrated annually in October, Anti-Poverty week plays an important role
in highlighting the issues of poverty and hardship here in Australia and
overseas;
(c)
poverty and severe hardship affect more than a million Australians. Around
the world, more than a billion people are desperately poor;
(d)
the Tasmanian Liberal Government encourages people to participate in Anti
Poverty Week to assist in breaking down barriers and helping people to
move out of disadvantage;
(e)
Anti-Poverty Week Events can be registered by visiting the Anti-Poverty
Week website, www.antipovertyweek.org.au;
(f)
this Government is committed to assisting vulnerable Tasmanians by a
person centred ‘hand-up’ approach to help more Tasmanians to move out of
disadvantage, by having partnerships between the government and the
community sector, focused on joined-up, integrated and coordinated support
systems, rather than silos; and
(g)
by having a seamless support system that is easier to navigate, reduces
frustration, and is focused on outcomes, we can make a positive difference
in the lives of disadvantaged Tasmanians, better meet demand, and shift
entrenched poverty, by tackling the barriers that people face, and preventing
people from falling back into poverty by encouraging resilience over
reliance. (14 October 2014)
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Ms White to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes:—
(a)
that 12 to 18 October 2014 is Anti-Poverty Week.
(b)
poverty has many complex causes, which means there is no single, quick or
easy solution. Long term change of the necessary scale requires more than
just supporting people on the ground; and
(c)
that 1 in 3 people in the world live in poverty, in Australia almost 2.2
million people – 11.1% of the population live in poverty.
(2)
Acknowledges that in the last 2 decades 660 million people have risen out of poverty,
with the collaborative work of many and political will, it is possible to achieve a
world that is free of poverty.
(3)
Calls on all parties to promote awareness within the community of the effects of
poverty and Make Poverty History. (14 October 2014)
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Ms White to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes that 12 to 18 October 2014 is Carers Week.
(2)
(3)
(4)
Further notes that around 66 000 Tasmanians provide unpaid, ongoing care assistance
to another person who, because of disability, frailty, chronic illness or pain requires
assistance with everyday tasks.
Recognises that organisations such as Carers Tasmania provide a vital role in raising
community awareness of the invaluable role of carers in our community.
Calls on all parties to support the development of an appropriate framework to
provide better recognition of carers and to facilitate better coordinated services to
those in care giving roles. (14 October 2014)
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Ms Ogilivie to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes and supports the superb efforts of Bears of Hope in achieving important
progress in the management of pregnancy and infant loss support, education and
awareness.
(2)
Notes:—
(a)
that Bears of Hope provides leading support and exceptional care for
families who experience the loss of their baby;
(b)
that Bears of Hope exists to improve the facilitation of the healing journey
for families experiencing a loss; and
(c)
that Bears of Hope is affiliated with Hospitals, GPs, Obstetricians,
Paediatricians, and IVF clinics throughout Tasmania.
(3)
Congratulates Ms Maria Bond for her tireless efforts over the past 5 years in
establishing the Tasmanian branch of Bears of Hope. (14 October 2014)
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Mr Barnett to move—That the House:—
(1)
Recognises that Saturday, 18 October 2014 will be the official launch of Tasmania
Remembers, the State Government’s Centenary of ANZAC commemorative
program.
(2)
Acknowledges that the Centenary of ANZAC represents one of the most significant
commemorative periods for our nation when the service and sacrifice of Australian
servicemen and women in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations since
World War One is remembered.
(3)
Notes that the first part of the launch will showcase the 12th/40th Battalion exercising
its Freedom of Entry to the City of Hobart, after which the Battalion will proceed to
the Hobart Cenotaph where the Premier Will Hodgman will launch the Centenary of
ANZAC for Tasmania
(4)
Further notes that the 12th/40th Battalion will also be commemorating 100 years since
the departure of Tasmania’s very first ANZACs from the 12th Battalion on the
troopships ‘Geelong’ and ‘Katuna’ from Ocean Pier on Hobart’s waterfront on 20
October 1914 – almost a century to the day before.
(5)
Thanks all involved in organising this special event – particularly the Australian
Army and Hobart City Council.
(6)
Encourages the community to attend and watch the historic launch event along with
their fellow Tasmanians. (14 October 2014)
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Mr Barnett to move—That the House:—
(1)
Recognises that 13 to 19 October 2014 is Seniors Week, an annual celebration
recognising the vital contribution seniors make to the social and economic wellbeing
of the Tasmanian community.
(2)
Notes that Seniors Week, celebrated from 13 to 19 October 2014 with the theme
‘Discover. Imagine, Together.’ is an important annual event for promoting healthy
ageing, involving a program of more than 250 events and activities on offer around
the state for seniors to participate in.
(3)
Further notes that, as of 2011, Tasmania’s seniors community is now over 80 000
strong and makes up over 16% of the state’s population – a 7.5% increase since 2001
– with seniors playing vital and important roles across many sectors of our
communities.
(4)
Commends the staff and volunteers of COTA Tasmania for their efforts in
coordinating this year’s Seniors Week program in Tasmania and providing support to
Tasmania’s seniors.
(5)
Encourages all to get involved and promote inter-generational interaction between
older members of our community and their younger relatives and friends during
Seniors Week and beyond to build a more cohesive and united society. (14 October
2014)
343
Ms Giddings to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes that with the announcement of a clinical trial of medical cannabis led by NSW
and Vitoria, 13 October 2014 will go down in history as a great day for all those
Australians who have fought to have medical cannabis recognised as a medication
turning patients’ lives around.
(2)
Thanks the many Tasmanians who have bravely fought for a trial by telling their
stories, including Nicole Cowles, Natalie Daley and Lyn Cleaver. (14 October 2014)
344
Ms Giddings to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes:—
(a)
the agreement by all States and Territories to support a trial of medicinal
cannabis across Australia;
(b)
Premier’s Baird and Napthine’s announcements on 13 October 2014 for
medical trials of medicinal cannabis to be led by both States, with
preparations for a trial to begin in 2015 now underway; and
(c)
the lukewarm response from the Health Minister Michael Ferguson who, in
his press release of the 13 October 2014, refused to even use the word trial
instead referring to agreement to share information with other States.
(2)
Urges the Minister for Health Hon Michael Ferguson MP to show some leadership on
the issue of medicinal cannabis to ensure that the trial:—
(a)
covers a wide range of medical conditions;
(b)
covers a large number of people, including children with epilepsy across
Tasmania and the nation; and
(c)
includes Tasmanian farmers who can safely grow cannabis for the trial. (14
October 2014)
345
Ms Giddings to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes:—
(a)
that this House was the first House of Parliament in Australia to pass a
motion in support of marriage equality and the first to pass legislation
allowing same-sex couples to marry;
(b)
that Premier Hon Will Hodgman MP has stated that Liberal members of this
House have an unconditional conscience vote on the matter of same-sex
marriage;
(c)
that the Federal Liberal Party has traditionally had a conscience vote on
almost all matters relating to marriage and family in the Federal Parliament.
(2)
Calls on members of the Federal Liberal Party to be allowed a full, unconditional
conscience vote on legislation that provides for marriage equality. (14 October 2014)
346
Ms Giddings to move—That the House:—
Calls on members of the Federal Liberal Party to be allowed a conscience vote on
legislation that provides for marriage equality in Australia. (14 October 2014)
347
Mr Booth to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes with grave concern that on 9 October 2014 the Community Development
Committee Chair’s media release announced the Triabunna Inquiry’s Interim Report,
was issued on government letterhead counter to established protocol that
Parliamentary Committees are not to be politicised and are to operate as non-partisan.
(2)
Recognises this serious and arrogant breach of the Hodgman government
demonstrates a woeful lack of competence and experience and a worrying contempt
for the Parliament.
(3)
Formally requests that the Chair immediately issues an apology to Committee
Members and to this House for this serious breach of parliamentary practice. (14
October 2014)
348
Mr Booth to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes the Hodgman Liberal government has failed to provide a breakdown of each
departments’ additional savings task, equivalent of 500 full-time public sector
positions, additional to the August budget cuts of 700 jobs.
(2)
Recognises that the public sector unions have released estimates of where jobs will
be cut in light of the government’s threat to cut an additional 500 jobs in light of the
Legislative Council suspending debate on the fundamentally flawed ‘Crown
Employees (Salaries) Bill’; identifying that these cuts will cost approximately 200
health jobs, 186 education positions, with the remainder spread across different
agencies.
(3)
Notes that the motion passed by the Legislative Council on 25 September 2014 this
year, suspended debate on the ‘Crown Employees (Salaries) Bill’, and called for
negotiations to be held between the Hodgman government and the public sector
unions to attempt to deliver a wage freeze agreement without requiring legislation.
(4)
Welcomes the public sector union’s swift and constructive response to this window
of opportunity, and further recognises that union membership meetings have been
organised for the fortnight concluding on the 24 October 2014.
(5)
Notes disingenuous statements from Liberal Ministers that the unions’ being
prepared to negotiate is some kind of “road to Damascus” moment, when in fact it is
the government which has refused to detail its departmental savings strategy and
refused to negotiate with unions.
(6)
Further, this House calls on the Premier and Treasurer to formally commit to
undertaking good-faith negotiations with the public sector unions regarding an
alternative wage freeze agreement and savings strategies, upon the conclusion of the
unions’ respective membership meetings currently underway. (14 October 2014)
349
Mr Booth to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes the week of 12 October 2014 is Anti-Poverty Week, and further notes with
concern that a recent Australian Council of Social Service’s Poverty in Australia
2014 report has found that 15.1 per cent of Tasmanians are at risk of falling into the
poverty trap.
(2)
Acknowledges comments from the CEO of the Tasmanian Council of Social Services
calling for a serious review of state policy settings to tackle the state’s poverty levels,
including tax policy as the level which determines where income levels and wealth
accrues.
(3)
Recognises that a state taxation review can be used to assess income and revenue
streams and whether these levels are entrenching community inequality or are being
used to redistribute income to create a more equal society.
(4)
Recognises that the Greens proposed independent State Taxation Review is
fundamental to driving structural reform of the state’s finances, and will assist in
tackling poverty levels;
(5)
Agrees to the immediate commissioning of such an independent State Finances and
Taxation Review, and that the proposed terms of reference is to include the
following:—
(a)
the 2011 State Taxation Review, previously terminated without resolution
by the Liberal and Labor parties is to be resumed, noting it is expected that
the review recommendations will provide a pathway to a modern state
taxation base and mix that is more equitable, simpler and cheaper to
administer whilst supporting service delivery consistent with agreed
community expectations;
(b)
an assessment of the state’s unfunded superannuation liability, and an
Options paper to be developed and provided for public consultation;
(c)
total state sector debt, including the State’s GBEs and SOCs, and its long
term implications to be assessed;
(d)
comprehensive public consultation with stakeholder organisations and
(e)
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individuals;
provide recommendations regarding medium and long-term structural
reform options to assist in moving the State’s economy to a sustainable
footing, consistent with community needs and expectations. (14 October
2014)
Mr Bacon to move—That the House:—
(1)
Notes:—
(a)
the Treasurer, Hon Peter Gutwein MP’s incompetent handling of the State
Budget;
(b)
the failure of the Treasurer to reign in his party’s extravagant election
spending; and
(c)
the Treasurer did not engage in meaningful negotiations with his workforce
before introducing the wage cut Bill to pay for his party’s $400 million
worth of unaffordable promises.
(2)
Condemns the heavy handedness of the Government’s Bill which had the effect of
destroying the independent Tasmanian Industrial Commission and undermining the
principle of collective bargaining.
(3)
Notes the Legislative Council sought to make sensible amendments to the Bill and
delay a vote to allow time for the Government to negotiate with its workforce.
(4)
Condemns the Government for ignoring this opportunity and instead threatening to
sack an additional 500 people, including workers on the frontline.
(5)
Urges the Treasurer to stop threatening job and frontline services and return to good
faith negotiations with his workforce. (14 October 2014)
Orders of the Day
1 Acts Enumeration Amendment Bill (pro forma) (No. 2): Second reading. (The Premier)
2 Launceston Flood Risk Management Bill (No. 12): Adjourned Debate on the Question proposed on
Tuesday, 14 October 2014 by the Minister for Planning and Local Government – That the Bill be now
read the Second Time. (Next Speaker: Ms O’Connor)
3 Establishment of Joint Select Committee on Health Care: Consideration of the following Message
from the Legislative Council—
MADAM SPEAKER,
The Legislative Council having agreed to the following Resolution now transmits the same to
the House of Assembly and requests its concurrence therein:–
That a Joint Select Committee be appointed to inquire into and report upon–
(1) The current impact of inequalities in the major social determinants of health on
the health outcomes, including mental health outcomes, of Tasmanians and the
capacity for health and community services to meet the needs of the populations
adversely affected by the social determinants of health;
(2) The challenges to, and benefits of, the provision of an integrated and
collaborative preventative health care model which focuses on the prevention
and early detection of, and intervention for, chronic disease;
(3) Structural and economic reforms that may be required to promote and facilitate
the integration of a preventative approach to health and wellbeing, including the
consideration of funding models;
(4) The extent to which experience and expertise in the social determinants of health
is appropriately represented on whole of government committees or advisory
groups;
(5) The level of government and other funding provided for research into the social
determinants of health; and
(6) Any other matters incidental thereto;
(7) And that the number of Members proposed to be appointed on the part of the
Council be three;
(8) And that the Assembly’s concurrence be sought therein;
(9) And that the Committee be authorised to receive all evidence and papers
received by the Joint Committee on this subject in the previous Parliament.
Legislative Council, 26 August 2014.
J. S. WILKINSON, President.
4 Hearing Awareness Week: Adjourned Debate on the Question proposed on Wednesday, 27 August
2014 by Ms Courtney—That the House:—
(1)
Notes that 24 – 30 August 2014 is Hearing Awareness Week.
(2)
Further notes that hearing loss can be caused by hereditary conditions, infectious
disease, prolonged exposure to excessive noise or the effects of aging and that less
than 20% of the people who could benefit from wearing a hearing aid wear one. One
in six Australians is affected by hearing loss which is an estimated 3.5 million
people.
(3)
Urges Tasmanians who are concerned about their hearing to have a hearing test.
(4)
Thanks those people and organisations that are involved in Hearing Awareness
Week, which will see a range of promotional activities happen across the country,
including ‘silent’ sports events, public exhibitions on hearing technologies, and
hearing safety training by employers to alert people to the issues. (Next Speaker: Mr
Shelton)
5 Police Offences Amendment Bill (No. 16): Consideration of Amendments of the Legislative Council.
6 Surveyors Amendment Bill (No. 26): Second reading. (The Minister for Primary Industries and
Water)
7 Child Care Amendment Bill (No. 27): Second reading. (The Minister for Education and Training)
8 First Home Owner Grant Amendment Bill (No. 2) (No. 30): Second reading. (The Treasurer)
9 Education Amendment Bill (No. 31): Second reading. (The Minister for Education and Training)
10 Repeal of Regulations Postponement Bill (No. 32): Second reading. (The Minister for Racing)
P. R. ALCOCK, Clerk of the House
PAPERS ISSUED
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
Notices of Motion and Orders of the Day No. 1-25.
Notices of Motion No. 1-24.
Notices of Question No. 1-3.
Votes and Proceedings No. 1-14
BILLS.
Read First Time
Bill No.
Bill No.
Bill No.
Bill No.
Bill No.
Bill No.
2.
26.
27.
30.
31.
32.
Acts Enumeration Amendment (pro forma).
Surveyors Amendment
Child Care Amendment
First Home Owner Grant Amendment (No. 2)
Education Amendment
Repeal of Regulations Postponement
Second reading debate adjourned
Bill No.
12.
Launceston Flood Risk Management.
Second reading Negatived
Bill No.
14.
State Service Amendment (Redeployment).
Read Third Time and transmitted to L.C.
Bill No.
Bill No.
Bill No.
Bill No.
Bill No.
15.
17.
22.
23.
24.
Workplaces (Protection from Protesters).
Sentencing Amendment (Assaults on Police Officers).
Crown Employees (Salaries).
Racing Regulation Amendment (Race Fields).
Travel Agents Repeal.
Consideration of Amendments of the L.C.
Bill No.
16.
Police Offences Amendment.
Agreed to by Both Houses
Bill No.
Bill No.
Bill No.
Bill No.
Bill No.
Bill No.
Bill No.
Bill No.
Bill No.
Bill No.
Bill No.
Bill No.
Bill No.
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5.
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11.
13.
18.
19.
20.
21.
First Home Owner Grant Amendment (Act No. 5 of 2014).
Employment Incentive Scheme (Payroll Tax Rebate) Amendment (Act No.6 of 2014).
Forestry (Rebuilding the Forest Industry) (Act No. 12 of 2014).
Consolidated Fund Appropriation (Supplementary Appropriation for 2013-14) (Act No. 2 of 2014).
Consolidated Fund Supply (No. 1) (Act No. 3 of 2014)
Consolidated Fund Supply (No. 2) (Act No. 4 of 2014).
Criminal Code Amendment (Interference with War Memorials) (Act No. 9 of 2014).
Vehicle and Traffic Amendment (Power-Assisted Pedal Cycles) (Act No. 8 of 2014).
Climate Change (State Action) Amendment (Act No. 7 of 2014).
Genetically Modified Organisms Control Amendment (Act No. 11 of 2014).
Local Government Amendment (Mayoral Candidate Eligibility) (Act No. 10 of 2014).
Consolidated Fund Appropriation (No. 1) (Act No. 13 of 2014).
Consolidated Fund Appropriation (No. 2) (Act No. 14 of 2014).
PAPERS TABLED AND ORDERED TO BE PRINTED
2014
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8.
Auditor-General: Report No. 6 of 2013-14 – Redevelopment of the Royal Hobart Hospital: Governance and Project
Management.
Auditor-General: Report No. 7 of 2013-14 - Police Responses to Serious Crime – February 2014.
Auditor-General: Report No. 8 of 2013-14 - Analysis of the Treasurer’s Annual Financial Report 2012-13 – February
2014.
Auditor-General: Report No. 9 of 2013-14 – Auditor-General’s Report on the Financial Statements of State entities –
Volume 5 – State entities 30 June and 31 December 2013, matters relating to 2012-13 audits and key performance
indicators.
Auditor-General: Report No.10 of 2013-14 – Government and Radio Communications – May 2014.
Auditor-General: Report No. 11 of 2013-14 – Compliance with the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Plan 2008-13.
Auditor-General: Report No 12 of 2013-14 – Quality of Metro Services – June 2014.
Auditor-General: Report No 13 of 2013-14 – Teaching quality in public high schools – June 2014.
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16.
Auditor-General: Report No 1 of 2014-15 – Recruitment practices in the State Service – August 2014.
Auditor-General: Report No. 2 of 2014-15 – Follow-up of selected Auditor-General reports October 2009 to
September 2011 – September 2014.
Auditor-General: Report No. 3 of 2014-15 – Motor vehicle fleet management in Government departments –
September 2014.
Public Works, Parliamentary Standing Committee on: Glenorchy Integrated Care Centre.
Public Works, Parliamentary Standing Committee on: Macquarie Heads Development Road.
Public Works, Parliamentary Standing Committee on: Brooks High School Redevelopment.
Public Accounts, Parliamentary Standing Committee of: Annual Report 2013-14.
Community Development, House of Assembly Standing Committee on: Interim Report.
COMMITTEES AND MEMBERS
Printing: The Speaker, the Chair of Committees, Mr Barnett, Ms Ogilvie and Ms White.
Privileges: The Speaker, the Chair of Committees, the Minister for Health, Ms Giddings and Mr Llewellyn.
Standing Orders: The Speaker, the Chair of Committees, the Minister for Health, Mr Green and Mr Llewellyn.
Community Development: Mr Barnett, Ms Courtney, Mr Jaensch, Ms O’Connor, Ms White.
JOINT COMMITTEES AND MEMBERS
House: The Speaker, the Chair of Committees and Mr Llewellyn.
Integrity: Mr Barnett; Ms Giddings; and Mr McKim.
Library: The Speaker, the Chair of Committees, the Minister for Human Services, Mr Bacon, Mr Jaensch and Ms White.
Public Accounts: Mr Bacon, Ms Courtney and Mrs Rylah.
Public Works: Mr Brooks, Ms Ogilvie and Mrs Rylah.
Subordinate Legislation: Mr Barnett, Mr Jaensch and Ms Ogilvie.