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NM/110.01

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

MrHarwin to say -

Mr President:

I give notice that next sitting day I will move:

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Electricity Supply Act

1995 to make provision with respect to the management of electricity supply

emergencies; and for other purposes.

(Electricity Supply Amendment (Emergency Management) Bill)

(Prepared by the ParLary Counsel)

NM/107.02

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Harwin to say -

Mr President:


That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to repeal certain Acts and to amend

certain other Acts and instruments in various respects and for the purpose of

effecting statute law revision; and to make certain savings.

(Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill (No 2))

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NM/111.01

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Harwin to say -

Mr President:


That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Environmental

Planning and Assessment Act 1979 with respect to the system of environmental

planning and assessment in New South Wales; and for other purposes.

(Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment Bill)

(Prepared by the ParLntary Counsel)

NM/104.01

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Blair to say -

Mr President:


That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to make miscellaneous

amendments to certain road transport and related legislation.

(Road Transport and Related Legislation Amendment Bill)

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(Prepared by the P~~tary Counsel)

NM/112.01

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Blair to say-

Mr President:


That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to constitute and confer functions

on the Natural Resources Access Regulator.

(Natural Resources Access Regulator Bill)

(Prepared by the Pk"entary Counsel)

NM/105.03

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Mr Blair to say -

Mr President:


That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend various Acts with respect

to sentencing in cases where victims are geographically isolated, the ownership of

feral goats, the mustering of stock, trespass and illegal hunting; and for other

purposes.

(Rural Crime Legislation Amendment Bill)

<(., (Prepared by the Parliamentary Counsel)

NM/109.01

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Ms Mitchell to say -

Mr President:.

I give notice ·that next sitting day I will move:

That leave be given to bring in a bill for an Act to amend the Education Act 1990

to make further provision in relation to the health and safety of school students and

staff; and for other purposes.

(Education Amendment (School Safety) Bill)

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(Prepared by the Par~ary Counsel)

. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Moselmane says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:

That this House notes that:

(a) since 25 August 2017, the Myanmar military has reportedly killed many innocent people and driven hundreds of thousands of people out of Myanmar, burning their homes and their entire villages in the process,

(b) the number of Rohingya refugees fleeing this brutal military crackdown in Myanmar is now over 400,000,

(c) most of the people are fleeing to Bangladesh with opportunistic ferry operators charging large sums of money for a river crossing,

(d) on Monday 10 October 2017, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights described the Myanmar military's actions as a "textbook example of ethnic cleansing",

(e) Amnesty International accused Aung San Suu Kyi's government of doing little other than "burying their heads in the sand", and

(f) urgent international help is needed to stop the killing and to assist hundreds of thousands of refugees now in Bangladesh.

Signed(/~

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Dr Faruqi says-

Mr PRESIDENT:


1. That this House notes that:

(a) there are more than 40 million visits to national parks in New South Wales each year, with an overwhelming 94 per cent of visitors bejng satisfied or very satisfied with their experience,

(b) the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is in its 50th year but is facing one of its biggest challenges with restructures and staff cuts inflicted by the New South Wales Liberal/National Government, including loss of jobs and lower pay and conditions for some staff,

(c) in the current restructure and "spill and fill" more than 150 jobs will be impacted, including Senior Field Supervisors, Senior Field Officers, Pest Management Officers, ecologists and temporary workers, and

(d) the Public Service Association has announced that Thursday 19 October 2017 will be the National Day of Action against these cuts.

2. That this House:

(a) supports the Public Service Association National Day of Action for NPWS staff, and

(b) calls on the New South Wales Liberal/National Government to stop its attacks on the NPWS and commit to properly resourcing the NPWS to enable it to fulfil its mandate.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Wong says-

Mr PRESIDENT:


That this House:

(a) congratulates all those involved in the annual Slow Food International Congress which recently took place on 29 September 2017 to I October 2017 in Chengdu, the capital of South Western China's Sichuan province,

(b) congratulates all those involved in the Australian Slow Food National Conference and the launch of the first Australian Slow Food Earth Market in the Hunter Valley that took place on 2 to 6 August 2017,

(c) notes that slow food is a growing global movement that involves millions of people from some 160 countries, of which Australia is one, the aim of which is to ensure that "everyone has access to good, clean, fair food",

(d) recognises that the slow food initiative was founded in Italy in 1986, and has attracted strong global participation since that time,

(e) notes that slow food is promoted as an alternative to fast food because it strives to preserve traditional and localised cuisine and encourages the farming of plants, seeds and the use oflivestock particular to the local ecosystem,

(f) notes that sustainable foods and the promotion of local small businesses helps minimise the effects of the globalization of agricultural products,

(g) acknowledges that this global initiative consists of locally based organisations that conduct events and education outreach programs to benefit their community with the aim of increasing community awareness about the value of bringing good, clean, local food from the farm directly to market, and

(h) commends the slow food ethos of urging people to eat locally produced and seasonal food, and supporting local small-scale farms which helps reduce the

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carbon emissions attributable to the transportation of goods around the country and the globe.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Buckingham says-

Mr PRESIDENT:


That the following matter of public importance be discussed forthwith: National energy policy.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Farlow says-

Mr PRESIDENT:


I. That this House notes that:

(a) on Sunday 15 October 2017 the annual Wellness Walk Bridge Walk for Mental Health took place, beginning and ending on the lawns of Government House, and

(b) this year the walk was attended by New South Wales Mental Health Commissioner, Ms Catherine Lourey, Chairman of One Door Mental Health, Mr Anthony Harris, CEO of One Door Mental Health, Mr Rob Ramjan, Member for North Shore, Felicity Wilson MP, and the Honourable Scott Farlow MLC.

2. That this House acknowledges:

(a) the significance of crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge as a symbol of bridging the stigma still associated with mental health, and for fostering greater understanding and support by walking together as a community, and

(b) the beneficial and understated health benefits of walking, which decreases depression, stress and anxiety.

3. That this House congratulates the organisers of the walk and the partners, One Door Mental Health, Mental Health Carers NSW, and Flourish Australia, for another successful Wellness Walk.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

The Honorable Daniel Mookhey MLC says -

Mister President:

I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move that this House notes that:

I) Numerous National Party MPs have said that fundill? the Werris Creek Water Treatment plant project is a priority for the State Government.[~

~\No money for the Werris Creek Water Treatment Plant project was allocated in the 2017 NSW Budget;

In an answer to a question on notice the Minister for Regional Water said that a funding assessment for the State Government contribution for the Werris Creek Water Treatment Plant project was still underway.

_21). This House calls on the Minister for Regional Water to immediately inform the Liverpool Plains community:

a) if the NSW Government will fund the Werris Creek Treatment Plant;

b) how much money the NSW Government will commit, and;

c) when this money will be made available for the project.

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a. The 20'h Edna Ryan Awards were presented on Friday, 13 October 2017.

b. The EDNAs are Australian awards established to recognise women who have

made a feminist difference. They were created in 1998 to honour the life and

work of feminist and labour movement activist Edna Ryan, and to

acknowledge the contributions other women make in these areas. ' I c. The award for Community Activism was presented to Erin Wen Ai Chew, Jude

Finch, Lewina Jackson, and Simona White. ' ' !. · •

d. The award for Media and Communication was presented to Erika Addis.

e. The award for Arts was presented to Nina Angelo, Gabriele Jones, The

Baulkham Hills African Ladies Troupe.

f. The award for Education was awarded to End Rape on Campus Australia, and

Hannah Wandel.

g. The award for Sport was presented to Mary Konstantopoulis.

h. The award for Workforce was presented to Rachel Cooper.

i. The award for Leadership was presented to Marion Brown.

j. The award for Grand Stirrer of 2017 was presented to Greens MP Dr.

Mehreen Faruqi for her tireless work on the Abortion Law Reform campaign,

for "inciting others to challenge the status quo" in New South Wales.

2. That this House congratulates all the recipients of EDNAs this year and thanks them

for their determination towards making a feminist difference.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Moselmane says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



(a) on Tuesday 10 October 2017, the Syrian national football team lost the opportunity to qualify for the 2018 World Cup after being defeated 2 - 1 by the Australian Socceroos,

(b) given the turmoil in Syria, the Syrian national football team has not played a match on home soil since 2010, holding all of its third-round Asian qualifiers in Malaysia,

(c) although Syria has never qualified for the World Cup finals, in 2017 the Syrians came close following their equalizer with Australia in their first game in Malaysia,

(d) Syria also beat Uzbekistan and Qatar as well as securing a draw against China, and

(e) there are currently over 8,000 Syrian-bom people that call Australia home, and over 13,000 Australians with Syrian ancestry.

2. That this House congratulates the Australian and Syrian national football teams on their professionalism and wonderful play during the World Cup match, and wishes the people of Syria peace and prosperity in the face of enduring hardship.

Sign~

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION Mr Shoebridge says-


1. That this house notes that: a. On 19 October University ofTechnology Sydney staff will be taking strike

action against the appalling workload conditions on campus; b. UTS management's proposed bargaining negotiations include abolishing

review processes for misconduct, making sick leave more difficult to claim and abolishing Scholarly Teaching Fellowship roles;

c. UTS relies heavily on casual staff who make up 77% of the workforce, but

aren't afforded the same industrial rights or secure employment as permanent staff;

d. Despite UTS staffbeing some ofthe lowest paid staff in the university sector, in 2016 the vice-chancellor took home a salary package worth nearly $1

million and more than $1 billion was spent on a new building complex;

2. That this house calls on UTS to deliver on its promise of being the 'social justice university' by affording its staff secure and ongoing work.

3. That this house calls on the government to: a. Recognise that the working conditions of education staff directly impacts the

quality of education they can deliver;

b. Commit to supporting permanent and '¥hem'& B]:l;pmpiatl!, tenured, staff at NSW universities;

c. Work with NSW universities to adopt a policy that will convert the great majority of casual employees to permanent positions.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION Mr MacDonald says-

Mr PRESIDENT:


1. That this House notes that at the recent Australian University Games, a number of students from the University of Newcastle were selected as members of the Australian Merit Teams:

(a) Josh Voigt (Baseball),

(b) Kim Williams (Netball),

(c) Ellie Brown (Rugby Sevens),

(d) Freya Roebuck and Cherub Lum (Basketball),

(e) Jake Robinson, Mitchell Marsden and Laura Robinson (Water Polo),

(f) Matthew George (Tennis), and

(g) Alex Langbridge and Sean Glachan (Touch).

2. That this House:

(a) congratulates and commends all those honoured with selection to the Australian Universities Merit Team,

(b) acknowledges Newcastle University and its 65 student-led sports clubs for their conscientious promotion of healthy lifestyles and facilities for students that have led to great success at the Australian University Games, and

(c) acknowledges and commends Dr Simon Clulow for his continued dedication to numerous sports clubs and support of so many athletes to achieve their goals. J/

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Jeremy Buckingham MLC Notice of Motion

Clean Energy Target


1. That this House notes that: a. Malcolm Turnbull and the Federal Coalition have abandoned the

Clean Energy Target recommended by Chief Scientist Alan Finkel in his review of the energy sector;

b. Malcolm Turnbull has no authority, no credibility and no plan when it comes to energy policy; and

c. This spineless refusal to support sensible energy policy is the final proof that the real leader of the Liberals and Nationals is idiot-in-chief Tony Abbott.

2. That this house calls on the NSW Government to work constructively with the other states and territories to implement a state-led Clean Energy Target, given the clear policy failure by the federal government.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr MacDonald says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



(a) Rachael Fisher and Sam Price from Hunter River High School were awarded the inaugural Civcon Scholarship, to attend the Beef Cattle Assessment course at Toea! Agricultural College, a course now in its 38th year,

(b) the course is widely recognised as the most practical and hands-on beef cattle selection course of its kind in Australia and internationally,

(c) Rachael Fisher and Sam Price, both 15, were awarded the prestigious scholarship based on their commitment to Hunter River High School's cattle team and enthusiasm for their studies,

(d) Hunter River High School's Science and Agricultural teacher, Mr Andrew Abercrombie, has stated that Rachael Fisher and Sam Price are 'excellent ambassadors and worthy recipients of the scholarships',

(e) the Civcon Scholarship was established after staff of Hunter River High School approached the company to sponsor students committed to the agricultural industry after fmishing high school, and

(f) Hunter River High School and Civcon Water Services Pty Ltd have worked on a number of projects together in the past to assist students and the community.

2. That this House:

(a) congratulates and commends Rachael Fisher and Sam Price on being awarded the inaugural Civcon Scholarship,

(b) acknowledges and commends Mr Mick Adams, Director of Civcon Water Services Pty Ltd and Mr Karl Acton of Civcon Water Services Pty Ltd for their support, generosity and commitment to Hunter River High School's students and the community, and

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(c) acknowledges the outstanding work of Mr Andrew Abercrombie and Hunter River High School in ensuring assistance to students and educational opportunities for students to pursue their desired careers.

Signed

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Dr Faruqi says-·

Mr PRESIDENT:


I. That this House notes that:

(a) 79-87 Malton Road, Beecroft, consists of three hectares ofland that adjoins Byles Creek and is home to Blackbutt Gully Forest, which is identified as a locally significant ecological community in the Hornsby Shire Biodiversity Conservation Strategy,

(b) the land provides habitat for three threatened species namely the Powerful Owl, Gang-Gang Cockatoo and Grey-headed Flying Fox,

(c) there is currently a proposal to subdivide the land into five residential lots,

(d) ecological surveys commissioned by Hornsby Shire Council have indicated that the environmental offset plans are insufficient in offsetting the impact of the development, and

(e) the area is an important biodiversity corridor and should be retained for environmental and community use.

2. That this House calls on the Government to support Hornsby Council to acquire the land adjoining Byles Creek to ensure the protection and preservation of a unique metropolitan bushland corridor that supports a range of threatened and endangered wildlife.

Signed~~·

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr MacDonald says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



2.

(a) the Central Coast Mariners Football Club has armounced that Mr Alan Bar6 has been named Club Captain for the Hyundai A-League 2017/2018 competition,

(b) Mr Bar6 was presented with the Captain's Armband at the armual Mariners Family Day on Saturday, 23 September 2017 by last season's Captain, and the Mariners' Head of Football and Elite Performance, Nick Montgomery,

(c) Mr Bar6 is the Mariners' fourth full time captain, with Noel Spencer, John Hutchinson and Nick Montgomery previously holding the position,

(d) Mr Bar6 is an experienced defender and played for more than a decade in Spain,

(e) the Central Coast Mariners Team consists of Tom Glover, Ben Kennedy, Harry Ascroft, Adam Berry, Josh Bingham, Kwabena Appiah-Kubi, Trent Buhagiar, Paul Okon (Coach) and Ivan Jolic (Assistant Coach), and

(f) the Club's Chairman Michael Charlesworth, Director Kathryn Duncan and Chief Executive Officer Shaun Mielekamp have shown continuing devotion to the Club.

That this House congratulates Mr Alan Bar6 and all team members selected into the Central Coach Mariners Football Club and extends its best wishes for a successful 2017/2018 competition.

Signed

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION Mr Shoebridge says-


1. That this house notes: a. On 1 July the Law Enforcement Conduct Cmmnission finally connnenced

operating as the state's single police oversight body;

b. In its first three months of operation the LECC received 313 direct complaints chose to only, investigate 9 of these complaints;

laints are not b ·

2. That this house cal s on the government to ensure that the Law Enforcement Conduct Connnission has t e resources, skills and specialist police know ledge to undertake the

job of holding the olice to account.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr MacDonald says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



(a) on 5 August 2017, Surf Life Saving NSW held its annual Awards of Excellence event at the Hilton Hotel, Sydney, and

(b) award recipients included: (i) Surf Sports:

Official of the Year- Wayne Scott (Red Rock-Corindi), Youth Athlete of the Year- Jemma Smith (Umina), Athlete of the Year- Jake Lynch (Newport), Masters Athlete of the Year- Paul Lemmon (Terrigal), Sport Team of the Year- Open First Aid Team (Freshwater), Coach of the Year- Jock Campbell (Wanda),

(ii) Member Services: Administrator of the Year -. Trish Watts (Shelly Beach), Services Team of the Year- Member Services Team (Mid North Coast),

(iii) Education: Trainer of the Year - Susan Croad (Hat Head), Assessor of the Year- Ramzy Fawzy (Wamberal), Facilitator ofthe Year- Janne Moran (Pacific Palms), Initiative of the Year- Special Needs Branch Championships (Mona Vale), Community Education Program of the Year - Central Coast Branch,

(iv) Lifesaving: Junior Lifesaver of the Year- Elliott Prasad (Narrabeen Beach), Junior Lifesaver of the Year- Matilda Shirley (Byron Bay), Young Lifesaver of the Year- Ryan Chiswell (Ocean Beach), Australian Lifeguard Service Lifeguard of the Year - Jai Sheridan (Byron Shire), Rescue of the Year - Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club,

(v) Overall: Branch of the Year- Surf Life Saving Sydney, Club of the Year- Bermagni Surf Life Saving Club, Volunteer of the Year- Wayne Druery (Cronulla),

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Surf Lifesaver of the Year- Lara Boyle (Whale Beach).

2. That this House congratulates and commends all award recipients, Surf Life Saving NSW and all volunteer Surf Life Savers for their selfless service to the community.

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