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PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALESLEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2007-08

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-FOURTH PARLIAMENT

QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS

No. 60

FRIDAY 11 APRIL 2008

The Questions and Answers Paper is published at the end of each sitting day and will contain, by number and title, all unanswered questions, together with questions to which answers have been received on that sitting day and any new questions. Consequently the full text of any question will be printed only twice: when notice is given; and, when answered. During any adjournment of two weeks or more a Questions and Answers Paper will be published from time to time containing answers received

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Publication of Questions Answer to be lodged by

Q & A No. 52 (Including Question Nos 2310 to 2361) 11 April 2008

Q & A No. 53 (Including Question Nos 2362 to 2400) 06 May 2008








2304LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


7 MARCH 2008(Paper No. 52)

*2310 TUBERCULOSIS—WESTERN SUBURBS—Mr Richard Amery asked the Minister for Health—

(1) When was Western Area Health first advised of the outbreak of tuberculosis at the Hassall Grove Public School?

(2) How many students and staff of this school have been tested?(3) How many of these tests were carried out in each of the months since the Health Service was notified

of the problem?(4) Are any of the positive tests on the persons mentioned in questions 2 and 3 above considered to be of

a serious nature requiring hospital admission?(5) How many positive tests for tuberculosis have been detected in the Western suburbs in the past

twelve months?(6) How does this figure compare with previous years?(7) Has there been an increase in the prevalence of this disease in the State of New South Wales in recent

years?Answer—I am advised:(1) The case of tuberculosis was notified on 22 October 2007.(2) A total of 271 students and staff have been tested (227 students and 44 staff).(3) Screening of contacts thought to be at high risk of exposure to tuberculosis commenced on 30

October 2007. This first round screened 120 students and 39 teachers. As a reaction to tuberculosis can take 3 months to develop, this round of screening could not be completed until late January 2008.The second round of screening, for those at medium risk of exposure, took place in February 2008. This round included 31 students and 5 staff. The third round of screening, for those at lower risk of exposure, included 76 students in March 2008.

(4) The positive tests amongst the school contacts indicate exposure to tuberculosis. None of the contacts have active tuberculosis or any serious outcome from the exposure.

(5) and (6) Data for the calendar year 2007 is preliminary at this time. Finalised data will be available later in the year.

(7) No, the rates of tuberculosis in New South Wales have remained stable for the past sixteen years, 1991 to 2006. Data analysed from this period identifies that in NSW the number of cases have fluctuated between 378 cases to 481 cases per year. There is, however, no long-term indication that the number of cases is significantly increasing.

*2311 COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Community Services—

How many employers has the Commission for Children and Young People become aware of that have not complied with their obligations under child protection legislation in each of the past four financial years?Answer—The Hon Linda Burney MP, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Youth, and Minister for Volunteering has ministerial responsibility for the Commission for Children and Young People.

*2312 COMMUNITY ANGER MANAGEMENT—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Community Services—

Is the NSW Government running any programs to address anger management in the community, similar to those currently being run by the Victorian Government?Answer—The Department of Community Services provides funding to a number of agencies to run programs in the community to address anger management. However, it is unclear what particular courses the Member is referring to.



*2313 NSW COUNCILS INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

(1) How many NSW councils currently have investment portfolios that have declined in value over the past 12 months?

(2) What is the total amount of these losses?Answer—I provide the following details in response to your questions:(1) The Department of Local Government does not collect the specific data required to determine this. (2) The Cole Inquiry Report is available on the Department of Local Government website,

www.dlg.nsw.gov.au

*2314 MINISTERIAL INVESTMENT ORDER—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

(1) Has the Government's Ministerial Investment Order been reviewed by experts in the past 12 months?(2) If so, will the Minister release the recommendations from the review?(3) Will the Government consider implementing changes to the Investment Order as outlined by the

NSW Coalition in August 2007, including: (a) Introduce a diversification principle that limits investments to no more than 20% of council

portfolios;(b) Ensure the minimum credit rating also applies to banks, building societies and credit unions,

and consider increasing the lowest credit rating from A- to AA-;(c) Limit the tenure of investments to 10 years;(d) Limit councils to take no more than 10% of any single bond or security issue;(e) Ensure council investments are approved⁄monitored by a central panel of experts?

Answer—I provide the following details in response to your questions:(1) to (3) A review of councils' investments was conducted in conjunction with the Department of

Premier and Cabinet, the Department of Planning, the Department of Local Government and Mr Michael Cole, a Treasury Representative.Cole's 8 recommendations will be implemented.

*2315 MANLY VALE PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Mike Baird asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

(1) Will the Minister confirm the timeline for announcement of schools that will receive funding in the latest round of capital grants?

(2) Has Manly Vale public school been prioritised?(3) If Manly Vale public school is unsuccessful will the Minister make himself or his staff available to

personally inspect the school?Answer—The Department of Education and Training's Major and Minor Capital Works Programs are rolling annual programs. Projects to be included in the 2008⁄2009 Major and Minor Capital Works Programs will be announced after the State Budget is handed down.The school has put forward a proposal for major capital works and this will be considered at the forthcoming Northern Sydney Regional Asset Planning Conference.

*2317 YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FUNDING—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Health—

How much is the NSW Government spending on youth mental health in 2007-2008?Answer—I refer the Member to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health.)

*2319 SEAFORTH TRAFFIC LIGHTS PROJECT—Mr Mike Baird asked the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

What is the timeline for completion of the Seaforth traffic lights project?



Answer—I am advised there are two traffic signal projects taking place in Seaforth. The first project at Frenchs Forest Road is scheduled to be completed by the end of June 2008.

*2322 TAFE QUALIFICATIONS—Mr Mike Baird asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

(1) Why was the decision made to reduce the level of qualifications required to teach at TAFE?(2) What impact will this have on the quality of education and community perceptions of TAFE?Answer—Recent TAFE NSW initiatives will broaden the possible pool of industry experts teaching at TAFE.The changes will remove barriers to confirmation of permanent employment for newly appointed TAFE teachers, standardise the minimum teacher training requirements for all TAFE teachers and bring qualifications for permanent teachers into line with the long standing requirements for part-time casual and temporary teachers.TAFE teachers in New South Wales will continue to be professional educators with additional technical qualifications and vocational and⁄or industrial experience.New teachers will still be supported to undertake teacher training degree programs at a university if they wish, with TAFE NSW refunding 100 per cent of the Higher Education Contribution Scheme charges each semester on successful completion of enrolled units.All TAFE NSW teachers will continue to meet the national standards for Registered Training Organisations in the Australian Quality Training Framework.

*2328 RECYCLING AND STORMWATER HARVESTING PROGRAM—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

(1) How much of the $100 million allocated from the Climate Change Fund for the Recycling and Stormwater Harvesting Program has been spent?

(2) What was the money spent on?(3) (a) Have reports been submitted that reflect outcomes of the expenditure?

(b) If so, what are the details?Answer—The Recycling and Stormwater Harvesting Program is being managed by the Department of Water and Energy, and questions relating to its implementation should be diverted to the Minister for Water, the Hon Nathan Rees MP.

*2331 NSW GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM—Ms Pru Goward asked the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

(1) How much of the $30 million to be spent from the Climate Change Fund for the NSW Green Business Program has been spent?

(2) What was the money spent on?(3) (a) Have reports been submitted that reflect outcomes of the expenditure?

(b) If so, what are the details?Answer—(1) and (2) Refer to Hansard of April 8 2008.(3) An annual report on the Climate Change Fund will be tabled in Parliament by December 2008.

*2336 HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICERS—BRISBANE WATER COMMAND—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

(1) How many highway patrol officers were on active duty in the Brisbane Water Command on the following dates: (a) 31 October 2007;(b) 7 December 2007;(c) 1 January 2008;



(d) 15 January 2008;(e) 26 January 2008;(f) 3 February 2008?

(2) How many officers were on (including but not limited to) maternity, sick, recreation, personal or compensation leave on the following dates: (a) 31 October 2007;(b) 7 December 2007;(c) 1 January 2008;(d) 15 January 2008;(e) 26 January 2008;(f) 3 February 2008?

Answer—The NSW Police Force has advised me:As at 31 October 2007, Brisbane Water Local Area Command had 24 authorised Highway Patrol positions. Providing an accurate number of officers who were on duty or on leave on specific dates would require a manual examination of daily rosters and would represent an unreasonable diversion of policing resources.

*2337 HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICERS—TUGGERAH LAKES COMMAND—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

(1) How many highway patrol officers were on active duty in the Tuggerah Lakes Command on the following dates: (a) 31 October 2007;(b) 7 December 2007;(c) 1 January 2008;(d) 15 January 2008;(e) 26 January 2008;(f) 3 February 2008?

(2) How many officers were on (including but not limited to) maternity, sick, recreation, personal or compensation leave on the following dates: (a) 31 October 2007;(b) 7 December 2007;(c) 1 January 2008;(d) 15 January 2008;(e) 26 January 2008;(f) 3 February 2008?

Answer—The NSW Police Force has advised me:As at 31 October 2007, Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command had 25 authorised Highway Patrol positions. Providing an accurate number of officers who were on duty or on leave on specific dates would require a manual examination of daily rosters and would represent an unreasonable diversion of policing resources.

*2338 FLASHING LIGHTS FOR SCHOOL CROSSINGS—Mr Chris Hartcher asked the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

When will the Minister answer part (2) of Question 1762 that was asked on 29 November 2007?Answer—I am advised there were 133 crashes identified as occurring in the vicinity of schools within the Gosford City Local Government Area in 2005 and 108 in 2006.

*2340 CORPORATE SERVICES EFFICIENCY REVIEW—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

(1) At which police stations in the Burrinjuck Electorate are civilian General Support Officers employed as at 6 March 2008?

(2) At which police stations in the Burrinjuck Electorate were civilian General Support Officers employed as at 26 March 2007?



Answer—The NSW Police Force has advised me:(1) Cowra, Gundagai, Cootamundra and Young. (2) As above.

*2341 BULLYING AND HARASSMENT—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Community Services—

(1) How many claims of bullying and harassment were lodged by staff of the Department of Community Services during: (a) 2002;(b) 2003;(c) 2004;(d) 2005;(e) 2006;(f) 2007?

(2) How many of each of these complaints were found to be valid?Answer—(1)

(a) 2002 - 19(b) 2003 - 9(c) 2004 - 16(d) 2005 - 17(e) 2006 - 16(f) 2007 - 19

(2) The category of claim is based on the information provided by the worker or their treating doctor. If a claim is accepted, it may be for reasons other than the nominated category, and the nominated category may not be changed. Hence acceptance of the claim does not confirm that bullying and harassment occurred.

*2342 PEAT ISLAND—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services—

(1) What is the plan for Peat Island and the facility currently operating thereon?(2) How many patients are currently resident on Peat Island?(3) If the facility is going to close, where will the existing residents be placed?Answer—(1) In line with the NSW Government's 10-year disability plan to close or redevelop Large Residential

Centres, Peat Island Centre will close. At this stage, no plans have been made about the future disposal or use of the land at Peat Island.

(2) There are currently 87 people with an intellectual disability living at Peat Island Centre. Every Peat Island resident will continue to be provided with supported accommodation. Based on each person's individual support needs, accommodation options will include:

• residing in the specialist aged care village;• one of the co-located homes; or• an alternative accommodation service.

(3) The Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC) will develop two new accommodation services in the Central Coast Local Planning Area. It is anticipated these will take at least two years to build. Peat Island Centre will continue to operate during this time. The new accommodation services will consist of:

• a 100 bed aged-care facility at Hamlyn Terrace on the Central Coast; and• a nearby 20 bed facility to cater for the needs of people with a disability who have the

potential to live more independently.

*2344 SHORELINK PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

(1) In relation to seven year performance based contract for Region 12 and Shorelink bus company, what exactly does this arrangement require of the company?

(2) Can reasonable requests be made to alter timetables, by addition, subtraction or by changing times?



Answer—I am advised:(1) Under the Metropolitan Bus System Contract, all operators are required to meet consistent

performance requirements.These requirements are available on the Ministry of Transport's website, www.transport.nsw.gov.au

(2) An operator or the Ministry of Transport may propose adjustments to timetables to address demand and meet the changing needs of passengers. An operator may need to adjust timetables for some services in order to accommodate changes to railway timetables or the development of new residential areas that are not currently serviced.The operator must demonstrate the need for its proposed changes to the Ministry of Transport, and is expected to identify other service changes which can offset any additional costs.

*2346 TERMITE INFESTATION—WAGGA WAGGA BASE HOSPITAL—Mr Daryl Maguire asked the Minister for Health—

(1) Why has an infestation of termites in the children's ward at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital gone undetected?

(2) What steps have been taken for regular pest inspection to be carried out at Wagga Wagga base Hospital?

(3) What steps will be taken to eradicate as a matter of urgency the infestation of termites in the children's ward at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital?

(4) What repairs are to be implemented to repair the damage resulting from the termite infestation?Answer—I am advised:(1) to (4) The termite infestation in the children's ward at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital did not go

undetected. Once the termites were detected, an external contractor was engaged and proper treatment procedures were followed to eradicate the termites.The Area Health Service also engaged an external contractor to undertake minor repairs to some walls and window frames. The children's ward and related areas remained safe and operational during the repairs.Wagga Wagga Base Hospital has a pest management program that incorporates annual termite inspections and a quarterly pest management program.

*2350 OUTPATIENT FACILITY—TWEED HOSPITAL—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Health—

Given that outpatients at Tweed Hospital are forced to wait under a pergola due to a lack of suitable covered and enclosed accommodation at the hospital:(1) What is the amount of funding which has been or will be allocated in the current and future budgets

for the construction of a permanent, suitable covered and enclosed outpatient facility at Tweed Hospital?

(2) When will the construction of such a facility be completed?(3) Will an enclosed outpatient facility be constructed at Tweed Hospital before the commencement of

winter 2008 so as to ensure that outpatients are not exposed to the cold and other harsh winter elements?

Answer—I am advised by the North Coast Area Health Service:(1) to (3) Final relocation and fit-out costs associated with the Outpatients Department will be

considered as part of the North Coast Area Health Service's future asset strategic planning process.

*2354 BUS SERVICES ALONG EPPING ROAD AT LANE COVE—Mr Anthony Roberts asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

(1) (a) Are there an adequate number of buses serving commuters travelling to the city along Epping Road at Lane Cove during the morning peak?(b) If so, what evidence does the Minister have to base this on?

(2) (a) Have early morning commuters travelling to the city along Epping Road at Lane Cove during the morning peak periods been surveyed as to their satisfaction levels with respect to the service?(b) If so, what were the results, and if not, why haven't these commuters been surveyed?



Answer—I am advised:(1) (a) Yes.

(b) Patronage data and loading checks.(2) (a) and (b) Yes, in September 2007.

*2355 OVERCROWDED BUS SERVICES—Mr Anthony Roberts asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

(1) Why do Lane Cove commuters travelling by bus to the city in the morning often wait for over 40 minutes for an overcrowded bus?

(2) What plans are there, and what is the timeline, to solve this problem?Answer—I am advised:(1) and (2) Waiting times for commuters travelling to the city via the Lane Cove Interchange vary based

on a number of external factors.State Transit advises that generally, commuters do not have to wait longer than 10 minutes to join a bus to the city via the freeway in the morning peak period.

*2357 MONA VALE HOSPITAL—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Health—

(1) What is the number of admissions to Mona Vale Hospital during 2006⁄2007?(2) What is the number of day only admissions to Mona Vale Hospital in 2006⁄2007?(3) What is the total number of non-admitted patient occasions of service in Mona Vale Hospital in

2006⁄2007?(4) Is this information contained in the 2006⁄2007 Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Services

Annual Report, and if not why?Answer—I am advised:(1) to (4) Information on facility activity and performance data is reported in the Northern Sydney

Central Coast Area Health Service's Annual Report. The Area Health Service reports separations (ie where episodes of care are counted, after all treatment is complete) at facility level. Admissions are not routinely reported and are not a preferred way of reporting.The Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service 2006⁄07 Annual Report will be available shortly.

*2359 SPEED CAMERA—NARRABEEN—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

How many vehicles have been caught speeding by the newly installed speed camera on Pittwater Road at Narrabeen?Answer—I am advised the number of vehicles travelling northbound and southbound that passed this camera from the commencement of its operation to 29 February 2008 is 9,772,444 with 7,641 penalty notices issued for speeding. This indicates that 99.92 per cent of drivers are compliant with the speed limits.

*2361 REPRESENTATION—MR JOHN GREENTREE—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

When will the Minister respond to my representation dated 28 August 2007 on behalf of Mr John Greentree (your reference M07⁄6287)?Answer—A response to correspondence reference M07⁄6287 has been issued.In relation to your representations on behalf of Mr John Greentree regarding a safety inspection report on his motor vehicle, I am advised that from 1 July 2008 all light passenger and commercial vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Mass up to 4.5 tonnes that are within the first five years since manufacture, will be exempt from annual vehicle safety inspections. Mr Greentree's vehicle will be exempt under this policy.



1 APRIL 2008(Paper No. 53)

2362 ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Health—

2363 WYMAH FERRY—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2364 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM ELECTRICITY GENERATION—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2365 ELECTICITY PRIVATISATION—INDEMNITIES—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts representing the Treasurer, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter—

2366 JEFF ANGEL'S REPORT TO THE ENERGY CONSULTATIVE REFERENCE COMMITTEE—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2367 TRANSMISSION LINES ON BEAUFORT RD AND HASTINGS RD TERRIGAL—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2368 MINISTERIAL TRAVEL—ORKOPOULOS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Premier, Minister for Citizenship—

2369 REFUND FROM PURCHASE OF PERPETUAL LEASE—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Lands, Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Regional Development—

2370 SCHOOL ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2371 OURGUNYA WOMEN’S INCORPORATION SAFE HOUSE FUNDING—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Community Services—

2372 DIETICIANS AND OTHER NUTRITION WORKERS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Health—

2373 HORNSBY COURT—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

2374 UNITING CARE HOUSING AND SUPPORT INITIATIVE—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

2375 SUSPENSION CENTRES—Ms Sonia Hornery to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2376 ROAD SAFETY ON FOREST WAY—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2377 ELECTRICITY OUTAGES—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2378 SECTION 94 REFORMS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—



2379 VISITORS TO SYDNEY—Mr Donald Page to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Tourism—

2380 SPEEDING INFRINGEMENTS—Mr Donald Page to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2381 REDUCED TARGETS FOR CARBON EMISSIONS—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts representing the Treasurer, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter—

2382 TAXI TRANSPORT SUBSIDY SCHEME—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2383 HUNTER INSTITUTE OF TAFE—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2384 CATTLE TICK FEVER—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2385 CLOSURE OF LAKESIDE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2386 CANCER PATIENTS—NSW NORTH COAST—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2387 BROUGHTONS PASS WEIR—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2388 RADIOACTIVE STORAGE SITES—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2389 LORD HOWE ISLAND - BAITING—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2390 ELECTRICITY PRIVATISATION—Mr George Souris to ask the Premier, Minister for Citizenship—

2391 DEMOUNTABLE CLASSROOMS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2392 MONA VALE HOSPITAL—FOOD SAFETY AUDIT—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Health—

2393 SPEEDING FINES IN 40 KPH SCHOOL ZONES—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2394 BUS SAFETY MODELLING—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2395 MID NORTH COAST STRATEGY – LATE APPLICATIONS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2396 NSW COMMUNITY COLLEGES – FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2397 NEW STAFFING PROPOSALS—Mr Richard Torbay to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—



2398 INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2399 FREEHOLD TITLE OF LAND—MR MARTIN TEBBUTT—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Lands, Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Regional Development—

2400 BREAST CANCER TESTING—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Health—


2401 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

2402 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT AT NOBBY’S HEADLAND—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2403 NELSON BAY AMBULANCE STATION—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Health—

2404 POST STEPHENS LOCAL AREA COMMAND—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

2405 ILUKA POLICE STATION—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

2406 ILUKA POLICE STATION—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

2407 DENTAL CARE—WAITING TIMES—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Health—

2408 ARUMA DENTAL CLINIC—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Health—

2409 PACIFIC HIGHWAY—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2410 SNOWY HYDRO CORPORATION—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2411 MUNMORAH POWER STATION—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2412 DOOR TO DOOR SALES OF RETAIL ENERGY—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2413 NSW GOVERNMENT BIOBANKING SCHEME—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2414 ENVIRONMENTAL FLOW LEVELS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2415 NSW RIVERBANK ENVIRONMENTAL FUND—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2416 CORRESPONDENCE FROM MRS K CUBBON—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Community Services—



2417 ABORIGINAL HOUSING—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

2418 BRANCH LINE CLOSURES—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2419 SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services—

2420 ALCOHOL ADDICTION REHABILITATION—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Health—

2421 HAWKESBURY RIVER ASSESSMENT—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2422 COUNTRY TOWNS WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE PROGRAM—Ms Sonia Hornery to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2423 TUBERCULOSIS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Health—

2424 ILLAWARRA LINE—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2425 HEAVY VEHICLE LICENCE TEST—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2426 NIMBO CREEK—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2427 RTA DATABASE—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2428 TOY POKER MACHINES—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

2429 TOY POKER MACHINES—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteering—

2430 RIVER RED GUM FORESTS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2431 CLIENT SERVICE OFFICERS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Tourism—

2432 EDGECLIFF RAILWAY STATION AND BUS INTERCHANGE—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2433 KINGSWAY FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT PTY LTD—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2434 FIXED SPEED CAMERAS—Mr Donald Page to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2435 REVIEW OF TOURISM IN NSW REPORT—Mr Donald Page to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Tourism—

2436 ALLEGED ASSAULT— TORONTO HIGH SCHOOL—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2437 FAST SERVICE FROM NEWCASTLE—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—



2438 STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2439 MATERNITY UNITS— TWEED—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Health—

2440 LEASING OF CROWN LAND—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Lands, Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Regional Development—

2441 POTTSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Health—

2442 ACCELERATED SEWERAGE PROGRAM—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2443 RECYCLED WATER—SOUTH WEST—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2444 SYDNEY CATCHMENT AUTHORITY—ACCOUNTS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2445 BOTTLED OR SPRING WATER—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2446 OVERSEAS TRAVEL—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

2447 TUBERCULOSIS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Health—

2448 F3 FREEWAY—Mr George Souris to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2449 TILLEGRA DAM—Mr George Souris to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2450 TAXIS—NORTHERN BEACHES—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2451 TAXIS—NORTHERN BEACHES—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2452 BIRTHS AT MONA VALE HOSPITAL—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Health—

2453 COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOLS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2454 COMMUNITY COLLEGES – FUNDING AGREEMENTS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2455 MELVILLE HIGH SCHOOL—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2456 MIKE BAILEY—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Lands, Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Regional Development—



2457 CAPE HAWKE COMMUNITY PRIVATE HOSPITAL—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Health—

2458 REPRESENTATIONS—MR PHIL BAKER—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2459 XPT SERVICE TO DUBBO—Mr Russell Turner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2460 TRAFFIC SURROUNDING SCHOOLS—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2461 LYMPHOEDEMA TREATMENT—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Health—

2462 COMMUNITY TRANSPORT—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Health—


2463 SPRAY PAINT CANS—REGULATIONS—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteering—

2464 POLLUTION REDUCTION PROGRAM—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2465 NORTH HEAD SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2466 NORTH HEAD SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT—LICENCE CONDITIONS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2467 NORTH HEAD SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2468 PRUNING OF TREES NEAR POWER LINES—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2469 ALCOHOL RELATED OFFENCES—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

2470 YOUTH SUICIDE—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Health—

2471 BROOKVALE OVAL—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Sport and Recreation—

2472 MANLY WHARF—SALE OF COMMUTER TICKETS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2473 REFERENCES FOR HOUSING DEPARTMENT TENANTS—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Tourism—

2474 PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN PORT STEPHENS—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2475 PROPOSED HIGH SCHOOL AT MEDOWIE—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—



2476 OPERATING STANDARDS FOR SCHOOLS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2477 OPERATING STANDARDS FOR SCHOOLS—REVIEWS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2478 HYDROTHERAPY POOL—ROYAL NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Health—

2479 USE OF HYDROTHERAPY POOL—ROYAL NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Health—

2480 FORESHORE RENTAL INCREASES—MIDDLE HARBOUR—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regulatory Reform, Minister for Ports and Waterways—

2481 MACLEAN POLICE STATION—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

2482 MACLEAN POLICE STATION—NIGHT SHIFT—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

2483 GRAFTON POLICE STATION—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

2484 GRAFTON POLICE STATION—NIGHT SHIFT—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

2485 PRINCES HIGHWAY—NAROOMA—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2486 FISHERIES—RESTRICTION ON COMMUNICATION—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2487 JOHN MARCHEFF SOLAR PROJECT—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2488 NRET SCHEME—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2489 COMPENSATION FOR GENERATORS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts representing the Treasurer, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter—

2490 JENOLAN CAVES RESERVE TRUST—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2491 OMBUDSMAN RECOMMENDATIONS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

2492 LONGWALL MINING—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2493 TRANSIT OFFICERS—SOUTH COAST RAIL LINE—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—



2494 GARAGE DOOR FITTERS—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteering—

2495 40 KM ZONE AT SOUTH NOWRA—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2496 ROADWORKS—JERVIS BAY ROAD—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2497 PENSIONER EXCURSION TICKET SCHEME—Mrs Shelley Hancock to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2498 SECURITY FENCES—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2499 FALSIFICATION OF WAITING TIMES—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Health—

2500 SPEEDING OFFENCES—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2501 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS ACCOMMODATION—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Community Services—

2502 KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2503 YASS FISHING INSPECTOR—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2504 PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS—HORNSBY COUNCIL—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

2505 DADHC ACCOMMODATION—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services—

2506 HORNSBY HOSPITAL—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Health—

2507 FIRE SAFETY PROGRAMS—Ms Sonia Hornery to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2508 STANWELL PARK VIADUCT—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2509 CRONULLA RAILWAY LINE—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2510 PORT HACKING—CAULERPA TAXIFOLIA—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2511 COMMUTER PARKING—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2512 CRONULLA RAILWAY LINE—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2513 COMMUTER PARKING—Mr Wayne Merton to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2514 OLD NORTHERN ROAD CONSTRUCTION WORK—Mr Wayne Merton to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—



2515 ADDITIONAL DRIVING LIGHTS—Mr Wayne Merton to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2516 ABORIGINAL RECONCILIATION—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

2517 KINGS CROSS YOUTH AT RISK PROJECT—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Premier, Minister for Citizenship—

2518 RESTRUCTURE OF THE HERITAGE OFFICE WITHIN DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2519 BASS AND FLINDERS—LEASE AGREEMENT—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regulatory Reform, Minister for Ports and Waterways—

2520 COAL BUNKER WHARF—EOI PROCESS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regulatory Reform, Minister for Ports and Waterways—

2521 BELL FAMILY JETTY AT FRANCE BAY—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regulatory Reform, Minister for Ports and Waterways—

2522 ROZELLE BAY SUPERYACHT MARINA—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regulatory Reform, Minister for Ports and Waterways—

2523 WORKPLACE DRUG TESTING—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regulatory Reform, Minister for Ports and Waterways—

2524 DATA ON RECIDIVISM LEVELS—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

2525 CARBON TAXATION—EXEMPTIONS—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts representing the Treasurer, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter—

2526 MORISSET STATION—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2527 TWEED HEADS SOUTH SKATE PARK—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Sport and Recreation—

2528 BLACK SPOT FUNDING—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2529 WOMMIN ROAD AND PHILLIP STREET INTERSECTION—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2530 HELICOPTER FLIGHTS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

2531 COMMUTER PARKING—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2532 LICENSING PROPOSALS FOR OLDER DRIVERS - SUBMISSIONS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2533 MAINTENANCE WORK—PITTWATER—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2534 CAULERPA TAXIFOLIA—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2535 STUDENT TRANSPORT—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—



2536 MARTIN BRIDGE—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2537 PLANNING—MID NORTH COAST—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2538 FUNDING OF CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2539 MIDDLE DURAL PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2540 DANGEROUS DOGS – TYRA’S LAW—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

2541 BOUNDARY ROAD AND OLD PITT TOWN ROAD INTERSECTION—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—


2542 BREAK, ENTER AND STEAL OFFENCES—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

2543 REPRESENTATIONS—MR GRAHAM WILSON—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2544 TYNAN ROAD CROSSING—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2545 CONSTRUCTION OF NEW POLICE STATION AT MANLY—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

2546 SEAFORTH TAFE SITE—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2547 WIRREANDA PUBLIC SCHOOL—DEMOUNTABLES—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2548 PATIENTS FROM TOMAREE PENINSULA—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Health—

2549 MINISTERIAL COUNCIL ON ENERGY—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2550 SOLAR ENERGY—SYDNEY AIRPORT—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2551 FEED-IN TARIFFS AND REBATES—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2552 ENDANGERED WILDLIFE—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—



2553 BELANGLO STATE FOREST—HUNTING ADVERTISEMENTS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2554 TRADING HOURS FOR RETAIL OUTLETS IN GOULBURN—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2555 WATER PIPELINE TENDER—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2556 BLUESCOPE STEEL GREENHOUSE GAS CREDITS—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2557 CORRECTIVE SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

2558 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING TENANTS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Tourism—

2559 UNLAWFUL DIVERSION OF WATER—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2560 COLLATERAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

2561 STUDENT TRANSPORT—WAKEHURST—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2562 CLINICAL SERVICES PLAN—NORTHERN BEACHES HOSPITALS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Health—

2563 OUTSTANDING MAINTENANCE—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2564 AGE OF BUSES—BROOKVALE DEPOT—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2565 STUDENT TRANSPORT—FOREST HIGH SCHOOL—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2566 READING RECOVERY PROGRAMS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2567 MAINTENANCE WORK AND CAPITAL WORKS—WAKEHURST SCHOOLS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2568 PUBLIC HOUSING MAINTENANCE—WAKEHURST—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Tourism—

2569 MAINTENANCE OF AMBULANCE STATIONS—NORTHERN BEACHES—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Health—

2570 STUART NEAL AND SHARON GUEST—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Community Services—

2571 PUBLIC HOUSING IN YOUNG—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Tourism—



2572 PURCHASE OF CROWN LAND—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Lands, Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Regional Development—

2573 NUTRITION OF HOSPITAL PATIENTS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Health—

2574 ROAD CONVERTED TO MALL—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2575 HAEMODIALYSIS UNIT—HORNSBY HOSPITAL—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Health—

2576 POLICE RECRUITS—WARATAH COMMAND—Ms Sonia Hornery to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

2577 STAFF MOBILITY RATES—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Premier, Minister for Citizenship—

2578 MILITARY ROAD WORKING GROUP—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2579 TAFE SITE AT BELROSE—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2580 EMPLOYEE NUMBERS OUTSIDE NEW SOUTH WALES—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2581 NORTH WEST RAIL LINK EXPENDITURE—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2582 GRAFFITI TASKFORCE—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

2583 WATER FIX PROGRAM—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2584 NORTH SHORE LINE TRACKWORK—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2585 EMPLOYEE NUMBERS OUTSIDE NEW SOUTH WALES—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Premier, Minister for Citizenship—

2586 WATER RESTRICTION FINES—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2587 GRAFFITI CLEANING COSTS—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2588 REQUEST FOR POLICE PRESENCE—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2589 TUTOR DEEMED UNSUITABLE—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2590 SEWERAGE TREATMENT AT BURRINGBAR-MOOBALL—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2591 NSW DISABILITY PERMITS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services—

2592 FTE NURSES AT TWEED HOSPITAL—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Health—

2593 SYDNEY WATER—VACANT POSITIONS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—



2594 BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER—DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND ENERGY—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2595 SPEED CAMERA REVENUE—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts representing the Treasurer, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter—

2596 SINGLETON FIRE STATION—Mr George Souris to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2597 TREE PRUNING POLICY—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2598 SCHOOLS FUNDED FOR WATER SAVING DEVICES—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2599 SCHOOL FUNDING FOR WATER SAVING DEVICES—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2600 MEDICARE FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY SERVICE DEPARTMENTS—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Health—

2601 THE TOWRANG STOCKADE RESERVE TRUST—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Lands, Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Regional Development—

2602 OLD BAR BEACH COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY CENTRE INC—REPRESENTATIONS—Mr John Turner to ask the Premier, Minister for Citizenship—

2603 REPRESENTATIONS—RESIDENTS OF GUNJULA DRIVE—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts representing the Treasurer, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter—

2604 WORKERS COMPENSATION SPECIALISED INSURANCE SCHEME LICENCES—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—


2605 TOW TRUCK AUTHORITY—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2606 RETAIL COMPETITION IN RURAL NSW—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2607 BUS SERVICES—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2608 CLEANER GOVERNMENT FLEET—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2609 DOCS CASEWORKER STAFFING—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Community Services—

2610 SPEECH THERAPIST AT COWRA—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Health—



2611 SALE OF ILLABO SCHOOL RESIDENCE—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2612 HAEMODIALYSIS BED NUMBERS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Health—

2613 HAEMODIALYSIS WAITING LISTS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Health—

2614 PUBLIC LIGHTING—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2615 SOLAR IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM—Ms Sonia Hornery to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2616 TOLKIEN II REPORT—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Health—

2617 NOISY VEHICLES—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2618 FREE RANGE PIGS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2619 COST ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE SUPREME COURT—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts representing the Treasurer, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter—

2620 REFERRAL OF MATTERS TO THE LEGAL SERVICES COMMISSIONER—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

2621 BELROSE SPACE CORRIDOR—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2622 TWEED SHIRE COUNCIL’S EXPOSURE TO THE SUBPRIME MORTGAGE MARKET—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts representing the Treasurer, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter—

2623 SUBSIDISED SCHOOL GROUP TRAVEL—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2624 MAINTENANCE OF STATE-OWNED ROADS—TWEED ELECTORATE—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2625 PLANNING STAFF—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2626 VACANT POSITIONS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2627 WARRAGAMBA DAM AUXILIARY SPILLWAY PROJECT—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2628 PROMOTION OF NATURE TOURISM—PITTWATER ELECTORATE—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Tourism—

2629 NARRABEEN AMBULANCE STATION—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Health—



2630 HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICERS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

2631 DRAFT RURAL RESIDENTIAL LAND RELEASE STRATEGY—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—


2632 TRAVELLING TIMES TO THE SYDNEY CBD—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2633 PROPOSED TOMAGO INDUSTRIAL SITE RAIL CORRIDOR—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2634 CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMS AT SOLDIERS POINT PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2635 PRESENTATION OF JUNE 2007 FLOOD AND STORM MEDALLIONS—Mr Craig Baumann to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2636 RENEWAL OF BOAT LICENCES—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regulatory Reform, Minister for Ports and Waterways—

2637 YAMBA POLICE STATION—NIGHT SHIFT—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

2638 CORAKI POLICE STATION—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

2639 CORAKI POLICE STATION—NIGHT SHIFT—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

2640 CASINO POLICE STATION—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

2641 CASINO POLICE STATION—NIGHT SHIFT—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

2642 FLUORIDATION—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Health—

2643 EXERCISE CATALYST 2008—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2644 SMART METERS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2645 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2646 THREATENED SPECIES PROTECTION—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2647 LAKE BURRAGORANG WATER SUPPLY—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—



2648 VEGETATION MONITORING—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2649 PUBLIC HOUSING—WINDMILL STREET, MILLERS POINT—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Tourism—

2650 STATE TRANSIT "RUNAWAYS"—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2651 PRIMO INVESTIGATION—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2652 STATE WARDS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Community Services—

2653 BELLS LINE OF ROAD—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2654 AIR AMBULANCE COSTS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Health—

2655 INQUIRY FOR OUT OF HOME CARE OF CHILDREN—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

2656 ALCOHOL RELATED BREACHES—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

2657 DAME EDITH FACILITY—CONCORD HOSPITAL—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Health—

2658 LOCK DOWN POLICY—Ms Sonia Hornery to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2659 MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC HOUSING—CRONULLA—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Tourism—

2660 WATER SAVING DEVICES—CRONULLA SCHOOLS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2661 EXPRESS TRAINS—CRONULLA RAILWAY LINE—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2662 PROBATION OFFICES—SUTHERLAND SHIRE—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

2663 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Tourism—

2664 GENETICALLY MODIFIED (GM) CANOLA—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2665 HICKSON ROAD CAR ENTHUSIASTS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Premier, Minister for Citizenship—

2666 CHATSWOOD TO EPPING RAIL LINE—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2667 POPULATION GROWTH FOR SYDNEY—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Premier, Minister for Citizenship—

2668 CHATSWOOD TO EPPING RAIL LINE—EMERGENCY PLANS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2669 IPART RECOMMENDATIONS—Mr Donald Page to ask the Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regulatory Reform, Minister for Ports and Waterways—



2670 PLATFORM AWNINGS—MORISSET—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2671 MORISSET STATION—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2672 PENALTIES FOR CHILD HOMICIDE AND INJURY—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

2673 MAINTENANCE OF STATE-OWNED ROADS IN THE TWEED—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2674 DRIVERS OVER 85—TWEED ELECTORATE—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2675 SUPPLY OF IMIZOL CATTLE TICK FEVER VACCINATION—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2676 HOSPITAL FOOD SERVICES—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Minister for Health—

2677 RAIL TUNNEL ARDGLEN—Mr George Souris to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2678 FUNDING FOR MAINTENANCE—PITTWATER SCHOOLS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2679 WAKEHURST PARKWAY—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2680 MAJOR TOURISM EVENTS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Tourism—

2681 TEACHERS WORKER’S COMPENSATION CLAIMS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2682 HOSPITAL TV RECEPTION—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Health—

2683 SAVE THE BRUMBIES INC—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2684 CHANGES TO GARBAGE SERVICES—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

2685 POKER MACHINE REVENUE—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Sport and Recreation—

2686 UNANSWERED CORRESPONDENCE—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2687 MULLER PARK RESERVE—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) representing the Minister for Lands, Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Regional Development—




2688 SCHOOL UNIFORMS—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2689 REVESBY COMMUTER PARKING—Mr Alan Ashton to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2690 REVESBY TURNBACK FACILITY—Mr Alan Ashton to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2691 RTA’S BICYCLE MASTERPLAN 2010—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2692 BEAR COTTAGE—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Health—

2693 MANLY JETCAT SERVICES—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2694 HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION—MANLY—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2695 CYCLEWAYS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2696 141 BUS SERVICE—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2697 BALGOWLAH PIONEER CLUBHOUSE—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Health—

2698 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2699 NSW MARITIME RENTS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regulatory Reform, Minister for Ports and Waterways—

2700 CHATSWOOD-EPPING RAIL LINE OPENING—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2701 CHATSWOOD-EPPING RAIL LINE DELAY—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2702 EPPING ROAD BUS SERVICES—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2703 272 BUS SERVICE—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2704 272 BUS SERVICE—APRIL 2007—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2705 273 BUS SERVICE—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2706 273 BUS SERVICE—APRIL 2007—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2707 ROADS FUNDING—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2708 MINISTERIAL CARS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Premier, Minister for Citizenship—

2709 GAS PEAKING CAPACITY—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—



2710 FARMER EXIT ASSISTANCE—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2711 RAINWATER TANK SUBSIDIES—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2712 OFFICE REFURBISHMENT—GREEN STAR RATING—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Premier, Minister for Citizenship—

2713 MARULAN TOWNSHIP—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2714 MEDWAY DEVELOPMENT—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2715 COMPENSATION TO MARULAN LANDOWNERS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2716 FUTURE OF MINING IN THE MARULAN REGION—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2717 ZONING BY GOULBURN MULWAREE COUNCIL—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2718 ZONING OF PENROSE MINING OPERATIONS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2719 ZONING FOR EXTRACTIVE OPERATIONS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2720 CLASSIFICATION OF EXTRACTIVE AND MINING OPERATIONS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2721 SYDNEY CANBERRA CORRIDOR—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2722 COURT COSTS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Community Services—

2723 HOSPITAL FOOD—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2724 COWRA HOSPITAL—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Health—

2725 CONFUSED AND DISTURBED ELDERLY—LONG JETTY—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Health—

2726 TUBERCULOSIS—HORNSBY HOSPITAL—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Health—

2727 HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS—UPPER NORTH SHORE—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2728 TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR TEACHERS—Ms Sonia Hornery to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2729 ROADSIDE MAINTENANCE—CRONULLA—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2730 WAGGA WAGGA BASE HOSPITAL CHILDREN’S WARD—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Health—

2731 SYDNEY TO MELBOURNE RAIL LINE UPGRADE—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—



2732 PARRAMATTA TO EPPING RAIL LINK—Mr Wayne Merton to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2733 APPLICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL BUSES—Mr Wayne Merton to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2734 REPOSSESSION OR SEIZURE OF MOTOR VEHICLES—Mr Wayne Merton to ask the Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteering—

2735 ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2736 PRISONER REHABILITATION—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

2737 DRUG TREATMENT—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Health—

2738 SYDNEY DESALINATION PLANT—CONSTRUCTION—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2739 SYDNEY DESALINATION PLANT—OPERATION—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2740 SYDENY DESALINATION PLANT—EXCESS WATER—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

2741 DECISION-MAKING AT PORT MACQUARIE-HASTINGS COUNCIL—Mr Robert Oakeshott to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

2742 GLASSHOUSE PROJECT FUNDING—Mr Robert Oakeshott to ask the Premier, Minister for Citizenship—

2743 SPORTING BODIES LOANS—Mr Robert Oakeshott to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts representing the Treasurer, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter—

2744 ADMINISTRATORS TERM—Mr Robert Oakeshott to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

2745 PATIENT TRANSFER BUDGET—Mr Robert Oakeshott to ask the Minister for Health—

2746 RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION FORMULA—Mr Robert Oakeshott to ask the Minister for Health—

2747 PORT MACQUARIE BASE HOSPITAL PATIENT TREATMENT COSTS—Mr Robert Oakeshott to ask the Minister for Health—

2748 KOOMPAHTOO LOCAL ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

2749 REGISTRATION OF MODIFIED VEHICLE—Mr Greg Piper to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

2750 CROSS BORDER CO-OPERATION MEETINGS—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Premier, Minister for Citizenship—

2751 CATTLE TICK FEVER—TWEED—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

2752 TICK FEVER INQUIRY—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—



2753 SYDNEY CATCHMENT AUTHORITY—FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2754 SYDNEY CATCHMENT AUTHORITY—MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2755 SYDNEY CATCHMENT AUTHORITY—INTERNAL CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2756 ACCELERATED SEWERAGE PROGRAM—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2757 SYDNEY CATCHMENT SPECIAL AREAS—NATIVE TITLE CLAIMS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2758 SYDNEY CATCHMENT AUTHORITY—BORROWINGS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2759 DELAYS IN OBTAINING DEATH CERTIFICATES—Mr Greg Smith to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

2760 BURDEKIN PARK SINGLETON—Mr George Souris to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

2761 AIR COOLING PROGRAM—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2762 PATIENTS AT ROYAL NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Health—

2763 CURRAWONG DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

2764 SCHOOL BUS INTERCHANGE—SOUTH WEST ROCKS ROAD—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

2765 ROAD BRIDGES OVER THE NORTH COAST RAIL LINE—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

2766 TUNCURRY AMBULANCE SERVICE—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Health—

2767 WENTWORTH NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH - PETITION—Mr John Williams to ask the Minister for Health—

2768 OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY PRIMARY SCHOOL IN KELLYVILLE—Mr Ray Williams to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—




2769 GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR LAWN BOWLS—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Sport and Recreation—

(1) Does the State Government allocate money to support the game of lawn bowls?(2) If so, under what programmes are these allocations made?(3) Do Bowls Clubs receive assistance from the Capital Assistance Programme?(4) If so, what are the latest allocations and to what Clubs was this money allocated?(5) What are the amounts of money to each club referred to in question (4)?(6) What other assistance has been made by the Government to assist this sport?

2770 ROOF REPAIRS—WESTERN SYDNEY—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

(1) Following the hailstorm of 9 December 2007 how many roofs of insured houses in Blacktown still required repair at the end of March 2008?

(2) What is the proportion of claims subject to cash settlement?(3) Has the Minister been provided with figures showing the ratio of insured to non-insured houses in

Blacktown?(4) If so, what are those figures?

2771 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

Following statements by the Federal Minister for Health that the Medicare-funded mental health program was being reviewed will you take steps to ensure NSW people with mental health problems will continue to be able to claim consultations with psychologists and occupational therapists on Medicare?

2772 PATHOLOGY SERVICES—ALBURY—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Health—

Under the plan for an integration of health services in Albury Wodonga, what steps are being taken to relocate the pathology services by South West Pathology to Albury Base Hospital?

2773 SPIT-MILITARY ROAD WORKING GROUP—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

(1) Has the Minister requested a reason for the delay in receiving the report from the RTA containing recommendations from the Spit-Military Road working group?

(2) What are the reasons for the delay of more than three months?

2774 SPIT-MILITARY ROAD WORKING GROUP—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

Has the Spit-Military Road working group considered the recommendations outlined in the RTA briefing note to the Minister for Roads dated 13 November 2002?

2775 LIFETIME SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE CLAIMS—Mr Mike Baird to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

(1) What is the average cost of the MCIS levy on CTP Greenslips for NSW motorists?(2) How many claims have been paid for severely injured claimants needing lifetime support and

assistance in each year since the scheme began?

2776 JESSIE NEAL—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services—

In relation to the child Jessie Neal:(1) Is there a reason why no respite care was made available to the Neal family after crisis calls were

made to DADHC between May and August 2007?(2) When the Commonwealth Carers respite centre approached DADHC on behalf of the Neal family in

September were the Neal family told by DADHC personnel that DoCS were the only ones who could help them?

(3) On what basis did DADHC respond to the family in this way?(4) (a) Have DADHC representatives given oral evidence to the Woods Inquiry?

(b) If yes, what did they say?



(5) What is the extent and nature of supports for children with disabilities when families are in crisis that are thinking of relinquishment as the only alternative?

(6) (a) Were the Neal family offered crisis support?(b) If so, what support was offered?

(7) Why did DADHC advise the Neal family that they could not help them further and they should contact DoCS?

(8) When DADHC made a report on this family why did it wait months without action?(9) Did the Children's Hospital social worker call an emergency meeting to be held with DADHC,

related agencies and DoCS for 5 December 2007?

2777 JESSIE NEAL—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Community Services—

In relation to the child Jessie Neal:(1) When the Commonwealth Carers respite centre approached DADHC on behalf of the Neal family in

September 2007 were the Neal family told by DADHC personnel that DoCS were the only ones who could help them?

(2) On what basis did DoCS respond to the family in this way?(3) What is the extent and nature of supports for children with disabilities when families are in crisis that

are thinking of relinquishment as the only alternative?(4) (a) Were the Neal family offered crisis support?

(b) If so, what support was offered?(5) Why were the Neal family advised that they should contact DoCS?(6) When DoCS made a report on this family why did it wait months without action?(7) Did the Children's Hospital social worker call an emergency meeting to be held with DADHC,

related agencies and DoCS for 5 December 2007?

2778 JESSIE NEAL—PLACEMENT OF—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services—

In relation to the child Jessie Neal:(1) How does the placement of Jessie Neal with DoCs fit in with the Memorandum of Understanding

(MoU) between DADHC and DoCS in relation to out-of-home placement for children and young people with disabilities?

(2) Will the Minister release an explanation on action taken by DADHC to assist the Neal family in the 6 month period prior to the relinquishment of Jessie?

(3) Were the Neal family told that the only available placement for Jessie was in Newcastle?(4) Did the organisation that Jessie's care was contracted out to have to subsequently take out a lease on

a rental property for Jessie to live in?(5) What efforts were made by DADHC to find appropriate accommodation for Jessie Neal in Sydney

through Sydney based organisations?(6) What Sydney based non-government organisations have ever been contacted in regard to the

feasibility of providing care to Jessie Neal in Sydney?(7) (a) Are non-government Sydney organisations unable to accommodate Jessie Neal in the same

manner as Allambi are currently doing?(b) If not, why not?

(8) Why was Jessie Neal not assessed for eligibility for DADHC operated residential placements in accordance with both DADHC and DoCS MoU and policy to guide the provision of out-of-home placements for children and young people?

2779 JESSIE NEAL—PLACEMENT OF—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Community Services—

In relation to the child Jessie Neal:(1) How does the placement of Jessie Neal with DoCs fit in with the Memorandum of Understanding

(MoU) between DADHC and DoCS in relation to out-of-home placement for children and young people with disabilities?

(2) Will the Minister release an explanation on action taken by DADHC to assist the Neal family in the 6 month period prior to the relinquishment of Jessie?

(3) Were the Neal family told that the only available placement for Jessie was in Newcastle?(4) Did the organisation that Jessie's care was contracted out to have to subsequently take out a lease on

a rental property for Jessie to live in?



(5) What efforts were made by DoCS to find appropriate accommodation for Jessie Neal in Sydney through Sydney based organisations?

(6) What Sydney based non-government organisations have ever been contacted in regard to the feasibility of providing care to Jessie Neal in Sydney?

(7) Are non-government Sydney organisations unable to accommodate Jessie Neal in the same manner as Allambi are currently doing?

(8) If not, why not?(9) Why was Jessie Neal not assessed for eligibility for DADHC operated residential placements in

accordance with both DADHC and DoCS MoU and policy to guide the provision of out-of-home placements for children and young people?

2780 JESSIE NEAL—TEMPORARY CARE AGREEMENT—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services—

In relation to the child Jessie Neal:(1) What is the reason for DADHC keeping DoCS as the service provider for a child with disabilities

who is not in danger of harm or neglect?(2) (a) Does DADHC consult with medical and educational professionals who have been working with

children with disabilities prior to their placement with DoCS or DADHC?(b) If yes, was this done in the case of Jessie Neal?

(3) What consultation has DADHC had with Jessie's geneticist who can provide the best guidance as to her medical needs and support?

(4) What are the agreed commercial terms between DoCS and Allambi in relation to Jessie Neal and do they involve any guaranteed time frames and penalty clauses?

(5) Is ignoring the family's wishes for their child to be educated in a Catholic School and one of their choice, a breach of departmental guidelines regarding cultural and religiously sensitive placements?

(6) (a) Have DADHC explained to the Neal family their rights under the Temporary Care Agreement?(b) If not, why not?

(7) Is it the legal duty of DADHC to explain all implications to a family when placing an agreement or contract such as the Temporary Care Agreement in front of them for signatory?

(8) Is the action of medicating Jessie with psychotropic drugs without her parents knowledge or consent illegal under the terms of the Temporary Care Agreement that the Neal family signed?

2781 JESSIE NEAL—TEMPORARY CARE AGREEMENT—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Community Services—

In relation to the child Jessie Neal:(1) What is the reason for DoCS being the service provider for a child with disabilities who is not in

danger of harm or neglect?(2) (a) Does DoCS consult with medical and educational professionals who have been working with

children with disabilities prior to their placement with DoCS or DADHC?(b) If yes, was this done in the case of Jessie Neal?

(3) What consultation has DoCS had with Jessie's geneticist who can provide the best guidance as to her medical needs and support?

(4) What are the agreed commercial terms between DoCS and Allambi in relation to Jessie Neal and do they involve any guaranteed time frames and penalty clauses?

(5) Is ignoring the family's wishes for their child to be educated in a Catholic School and one of their choice, a breach of departmental guidelines regarding cultural and religiously sensitive placements?

(6) (a) Have DoCS explained to the Neal family their rights under the Temporary Care Agreement?(b) If not, why not?

(7) Is it the legal duty of DoCS to explain all implications to a family when placing an agreement or contract such as the Temporary Care Agreement in front of them for signatory?

(8) Is the action of medicating Jessie with psychotropic drugs without her parents knowledge or consent illegal under the terms of the Temporary Care Agreement that the Neal family signed?

2782 JESSIE NEAL—COSTS AND DIFFICULTIES WITH PLACEMENT—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services—

In relation to the child Jessie Neal:(1) What has been the total service cost so far for DADHC to support Jessie Neal in her placement with



Allambi?(2) What costs have been accrued to date to keep Jessie in Allambi by both DADHC and DoCS broken

down into: (a) staff costs;(b) contract costs;(c) accommodation costs;(d) sustenance costs;(e) therapy costs;(f) travel costs;(g) medical costs;(h) recreational costs;(i) inter-departmental costs;(j) incidentals?

(3) (a) Does DADHC offer shared care in funded accommodation services with families in crisis?(b) If yes, how many families in the past 2 years have received this support and how does this system work?(c) If yes, why was this option denied to the Neal family?(d) If not, why not?

(4) (a) Has a psychologist been working with Jessie Neal?(b) If yes, what is the psychologist's advice regarding the effect on both Jessie Neal and her family living in separate cities?

(5) (a) Have the Neal family been given copies of these psychological assessments?(b) If not, why not?

(6) Is the Minister aware that it has been suggested by DoCS that visitations between the Neal family and Jessie should be reduced because of the stress felt by Jessie in being transported hundreds of kilometres leading to acute parting anxiety?

(7) How many other Sydney based children with disabilities have been placed in cities or major towns away from their parents in funded care serviced by non-government organisations?

(8) (a) Will the Minister meet with the Neal family and their chosen advocate to negotiate a better outcome if a Sydney based organisation can be sourced willing and able to become the servicing organisation for Jessie Neal's care?(b) If so, is the Minister willing to transfer Jessie's care to this organisation if assurances were made that the cost of care and supports would be similar?(c) If not, why not?

2783 JESSIE NEAL—COSTS AND DIFFICULTIES WITH PLACEMENT—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Community Services—

In relation to the child Jessie Neal:(1) What has been the total service cost so far for DoCS to support Jessie Neal in her placement with

Allambi?(2) What costs have been accrued to date to keep Jessie in Allambi by both DADHC and DoCS broken

down into: (a) staff costs;(b) contract costs;(c) accommodation costs;(d) sustenance costs;(e) therapy costs;(f) travel costs;(g) medical costs;(h) recreational costs;(i) inter-departmental costs;(j) incidentals?

(3) (a) Has a psychologist been working with Jessie Neal?(b) If yes, what is the psychologist's advice regarding the effect on both Jessie Neal and her family living in separate cities?

(4) (a) Have the Neal family been given copies of these psychological assessments?



(b) If not, why not?(5) Is the Minister aware that it has been suggested by DoCS that visitations between the Neal family

and Jessie should be reduced because of the stress felt by Jessie in being transported hundreds of kilometres leading to acute parting anxiety?

(6) How many other Sydney based children with disabilities have been placed in cities or major towns away from their parents in funded care serviced by non-government organisations?

(7) (a) Will the Minister meet with the Neal family and their chosen advocate to negotiate a better outcome if a Sydney based organisation can be sourced willing and able to become the servicing organisation for Jessie Neal's care?(b) If so, is the Minister willing to transfer Jessie's care to this organisation if assurances were made that the cost of care and supports would be similar?

(8) If not, why not?

2784 NON-INVESTIGATION BY POLICE—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

Will the Minister compensate Mr Marsden of Moruya, who had property stolen from his home, which was not investigated by police due to operational purposes?

2785 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS—EUROBODALLA SHIRE—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

(1) Is the Minister aware of the three occasions in which the Eurobodalla Shire Council has sought to have NSW Planning assess the proposed Surf Beach bulky goods store?

(2) Is the Minister aware of that local residents, represented by the friends of our beaches organisation, are also seeking the Council not be the consent authority for this proposal and the 123 hectare concept plan?

(3) Will the Minister agree to a Part 3A assessment on the Bulky Goods proposal and any further development on the 123 hectare site?

2786 CARBON GEOSEQUESTRATION IN NSW WATERS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

In relation to carbon geosequestration in New South Wales waters:(1) Has the Minister commissioned research into the geosequestration potential of geological formations

in New South Wales waters?(2) If so, what geological formations in New South Wales waters have geosequestration potential?

2787 OCEAN OUTFALLS—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water—

In relation to ocean outfalls at Vaucluse, Diamond Bay and Diamond Bay South:(1) What is the status of "Stage One" improvements "known as SewerFix" at Vaucluse, Diamond Bay

and Diamond Bay South ocean outfalls (www.sydneywater.com.au/MajorProjects/Vaucluse/)?(2) Is "Stage One" due "to be completed by 2010"?(3) Which of the strategies canvassed for "Stage Two" will Sydney Water initiate?(4) How much "untreated sewage" is currently being discharged daily at:

(a) Vaucluse;(b) Diamond Bay;(c) Diamond Bay South?

2788 DERELICT BUILDING—NORTH BONDI—Mr Peter Debnam to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Tourism—

In relation to the derelict building at 6 Hastings Parade, North Bondi and the Minister's response to Question 0953:(1) Given that the Minister previous stated, "the property is structurally unsound and is to be

redeveloped in keeping with its heritage listing in collaboration with Waverley Council" (Question 0953), what is the status of the redevelopment proposal?

(2) When will the redevelopment be complete?

2789 COFFS HARBOUR HEALTH CAMPUS—Mr Andrew Fraser to ask the Minister for Health—



Can the Minister advise:(1) The number of nurses employed at the Coffs Harbour Health Campus;(2) The number of administrative staff employed at the Coffs Harbour Health Campus;(3) The number of vehicles leased, owned or used by employers at the Coffs harbour Health Campus;(4) The number of mobile phones held by employees of the Coffs Harbour Health Campus;(5) The annual cost of cars and telephones?

2790 FRUIT FLY OUTBREAKS AND PREVENTION—Mr Andrew Fraser to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

(1) (a) Will the Minister advise when he was made aware of the recent outbreak of fruit fly in Griffith?(b) If not, why not?

(2) (a) Is the Minister satisfied that the current fruit fly detection, treatment and prevention methods for the Fruit Fly Exclusion Zone (FFEZ) are sufficient?(b) If so, why?

(3) Considering that the insect cannot fly very far, meaning the only way the outbreak could occur in Griffith was by being introduced, is the Minister satisfied that fruit is properly treated prior to entry in the FFEZ?

(4) Will the Minister outline how many outbreaks have occurred in the last five years?(5) Where have these outbreaks occurred?(6) What are the estimated costs of these outbreaks to farmers?(7) What are the estimated costs of these outbreaks to the Department?(8) Will the Minister outline how much the Department spends on fruit fly prevention each year?(9) How often are the inspection stations manned?(10) Are these inspection stations manned full-time?(11) What are the costs to the Department for manning these inspection stations?(12) (a) Will the Government provide compensation to these farmers for the treatment for export fruit,

loss of future earnings and for ongoing costs related to quarantine?(b) If not, why not?

2791 TICK OUTBREAK AND PRVENTION—Mr Andrew Fraser to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

(1) When was the Minister made aware of the tick outbreak during Easter in the Northern Rivers?(2) (a) Considering that the diagnosis of the affected stock owned by the Harnett family took nine days

to accurately identify tick fever, is the Minister and⁄or the department satisfied with the management strategies of the tick outbreak?(b) If so, why?

(3) (a) Is the Minister satisfied that the current tick prevention measures, including replacing tick inspectors with fixed cameras on border crossings, are sufficient?(b) If so, why?

(4) (a) Has the department located the Burringbar cattle, originally brought in from Queensland, which infected the herd of the neighbouring Harnett family?(b) If not, why?(c) If yes, has the department fined the owners for breaching cattle movement conditions, and also ascertained how the cattle evaded the fixed cameras on the border crossings?

(5) (a) Are all border-crossing cameras working?(b) If not, what are the Minister and⁄or the department doing to fix this issue?

(6) (a) Are all border crossing cameras operative 24 hours a day?(b) If not, why?

(7) (a) As tick fever is now present in NSW on a regular basis and vets in Queensland are sent to the Queensland Department of Primary Industries to complete a course to ensure accurate diagnosis of tick fever, would the Minister and⁄or his department consider providing extra training for vets in NSW to ensure that all diagnostic procedures are undertaken in a timely manner?(b) If not, why not?



(8) (a) As the department claims that $4 million is spent every year controlling cattle ticks in NSW, would the Minister and⁄or his department outline the complete costings of the tick prevention, management and treatment strategy?(b) If not, why not?

(9) (a) Is the Minister aware that the Chief Vet of the department has claimed that tighter controls on cross border cattle movement to prevent further outbreaks is not worth the extra cost?(b) If so, does the Minister and⁄or his department support the statements made by the Chief Vet of the department?(c) If so, why?

2792 DETAILS OF GRANT TO COROWA FEEDLOT—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

(1) What is the company name, owners name(s) and other details of the feedlot at Corowa which has recently received a grant of $540,000 to reduce electricity demand as referred to in the Minister's press release of 8 April entitled "$11.7 million funding boost to help business fight climate change"?

(2) What is the assessment criteria used to allocate grant monies and details of the assessment process for the business fund?

(3) What are further details of the project, performance outcome indicators and any other information the department intends to use in assessing the outcomes of these grants?

2793 COMPOSTING AND USE OF AQUATIC WEED—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

Given that the Budget Estimates of 2007 advised that the 2005 trial involving the composting and use of aquatic weed from the Hawkesbury Nepean funded by the NSW Government was successful and that the resulting product can be beneficially used "to reduce erosion and promote vegetation in degraded catchments", what has the department done to further develop this technology and promote it on a broad scale?

2794 REFURBISHMENT OF CHILDREN’S WARD AT BOWRAL AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Health—

Regarding the refurbishment of the Children's Ward at Bowral and District Hospital:(1) Which tenders have been called for in relation to the process of refurnishing the Children's Ward?(2) When were these tenders called?(3) Has the tendering process been completed?(4) When is work expected to commence on the refurbishment of the Children's Ward?

2795 AWARENESS OF UNSAFE DRUG USE AMONG YOUNG WOMEN—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Minister for Health—

What efforts is the Government making to promote awareness of the fertility, child bearing and infant health consequences of unsafe drug use among young women?

2796 HAIRDRESSING COURSES IN TAFE REGIONAL COLLEGES—Ms Pru Goward to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

How is the Government ensuring TAFE courses in hairdressing and other traditional female occupations are maintained in regional TAFE colleges?

2797 WORKERS COMPENSATION PAYMENTS—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

(1) How many people in NSW are in receipt of workers compensation payments?(2) How many of those have been in receipt for:

(a) over 10 years;(b) over 20 years;(c) over 30 or more years?



2798 BETTER PRACTICE REVIEW – CANADA BAY COUNCIL—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

(1) Who is conducting the better practice review into Canada Bay Council?(2) When will the review be completed?(3) Will the review be made public?(4) Why has the Minister set up the review?(5) What other councils have been 'reviewed'?

2799 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE—CENTRAL COAST—Mr Chris Hartcher to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

In relation to school maintenance:(1) What funding has been allocated to school maintenance at the following public schools:

(a) Terrigal;(b) Wamberal;(c) Empire Bay;(d) Brisbania;(e) Kincumber;(f) Avoca Beach;(g) Woodport;(h) Erina Heights;(i) Pretty Beach?

(2) What school maintenance projects remain outstanding at each school listed in question (1)?

2800 ZONING OF RURAL AREA IN GOULBURN-MULWAREE—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

(1) Will your government approve the rural area of Goulburn-Mulwaree being surrounded by offensive and hazardous industry zoning?

(2) If so, why?(3) If not, why not?

2801 MUNCHAUSEN SYNDROME BY PROXY CHILD PROTECTION ISSUES—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Community Services—

(1) How many children are currently in the Care of the Minister following a finding by the courts that they were at risk as a consequence of Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy?

(2) Given recent concerns about the clinical validity of this diagnosis, will you now investigate whether these children were ever actually at risk from one or more of their parents?

2802 DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services—

(1) How many (a) supported disability accommodation beds and (b) respite care beds are available in: (a) Cowra Shire?(b) Weddin Shire?(c) Upper Lachlan Shire?(d) Boorowa Shire?(e) Gundagai Shire?(f) Young Shire?(g) Harden Shire?(h) Yass Valley Shire?

(2) For each of these local government areas how many people are on the waiting list for supported disability accommodation?

(3) What is the usage rate of the respite care facilities in each of the local government areas?

2803 FIREARMS VIOLATIONS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

(1) In the past two years, how many complaints have the NSW Police received about inappropriate firearm use in the vicinity of the village of Grabben Gullen?

(2) Has the frequency of these reports increased over this period?



(3) Has the NSW Police investigated these complaints?(4) As a result how many offenders have been:

(a) identified;(b) had charges laid against them?

2804 SOUND BARRIERS—F3—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

What plans are in place to extend the sound barriers along the southbound lane of the F3 through Mount Kuring-gai, Mount Colah and Asquith?

2805 PULIC HOUSING MAINTENANCE—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Tourism—

What is the value of outstanding maintenance in public housing in the Hornsby electorate?

2806 RENAL PHYSICIAN – HORNSBY HOSPITAL—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Health—

(1) Who is the renal physician providing services to Hornsby Hospital?(2) If there is none at present, what actions are being undertaken to engage a renal physician for Hornsby

Hospital?

2807 "CLOSE THE GAP"—Ms Sonia Hornery to ask the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

(1) What can NSW Government agencies can do to "Close the Gap"?(2) How will the NSW Government work with the Federal Government on "Close the Gap"?

2808 FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MAINTENANCE—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

In relation to school maintenance, what funding has been allocated to school maintenance at the following schools:

(a) Caringbah High School;(b) Cronulla High School;(c) Woolooware High School;(d) Endeavour High School;(e) Caringbah High School;(f) Cronulla South Public School;(g) Cronulla Public School;(h) Caringbah North Public?

2809 ALCOHOL RELATED BREACHES—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

How many breaches of liquor licences have occurred in the Miranda Local Area Command in:(a) 2005;(b) 2006;(c) 2007?

2810 WORDING ON IPTAAS APPLICATION FORM—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Health—

With respect to the Minister's request for further clarification about the conflict between wording on the IPTAAS application form and other information on IPTAAS provided by NSW Health:(1) Did a letter dated 9 January 2008, signed by the Parliamentary Secretary for Health, state "NSW

Health acknowledges that the wording on the IPTAAS application form conflicts with the wording in the Administration Manual. NSW Health is taking steps to rectify this matter"?

(2) What steps has NSW Health taken to alter the wording that is causing confusion and needless administrative red tape for claimants?

(3) How many patients in Greater Southern Area Health Service have had their claims queries, refused or required to be re-submitted, due to the acknowledged conflict in wording?

2811 ROAD USAGE—BAULKHAM HILLS—Mr Wayne Merton to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

What are the latest figures relating to the use of Seven Hills Road at the intersection of Windsor Road,



Baulkham Hills?


What are the latest figures relating to use of Windsor Road at the intersection of Old Northern Road, Baulkham Hills?


What are the latest figures relating to use of Old Northern Road at the intersection of Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills?

2814 PATRONAGE—NORTH WEST BUS TRANSITWAY—Mr Wayne Merton to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance—

What are the latest monthly figures relating to the patronage of the North West Bus Transitway?

2815 CONSTRUCTION OF WEST FACING RAMP—M2 MOTORWAY—Mr Wayne Merton to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

(1) What is the current position relating to the construction of the west facing ramp on the M2 motorway at Baulkham Hills?

(2) Does the RTA support the project?(3) What is the anticipated cost of the project?

2816 ADDITIONAL DISABILITY FACILITIES—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services—

With respect to the answer to Written Question 1914, (4) (a) and given that we are now into the second quarter of 2008, what additional disability facilities will be created in the Davidson electorate?

2817 PERMISSION TO LODGE—REQUIREMENT—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regulatory Reform, Minister for Ports and Waterways—

In relation to the answer to Written Question No 2224 regarding NSW Maritime:(1) Has the Permission To Lodge (PTL) requirement replaced the landowner's consent requirement that

previously applied?(2) If the PTL has been replaced, does that mean NSW Maritime no longer has to provide consent for

developments on Crown land that NSW Maritime has an interest in?(3) What sort of permission, if any, is now required to build on Government owned land under NSW

Maritime control?

2818 ASSISTANCE TO MEN'S SHEDS PROJECTS—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Community Services—

(1) What assistance does the Government currently give to men's shed projects statewide?(2) What avenues of assistance are there to help new men's sheds projects become a reality?

2819 PACIFIC HIGHWAY UPGRADE—Mr Donald Page to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

In relation to the Pacific Highway upgrade between Tintenbar and Ewingsdale:(1) Is the Minister aware that the current upgrade of the Tintenbar-Ewingsdale section of the Pacific

Highway will result in 44 per cent of traffic still going through Bangalow (Granville Road) on its way to and from Lismore?

(2) Is the Minister aware that both the Byron Shire Council and Lismore City Council support a southern bypass of Bangalow so that the Bangalow-Lismore road connects directly onto the upgraded Tintenbar-Ewingsdale section of the Pacific Highway?

(3) Given only 56 per cent of the current traffic will travel on the new highway upgrade in the absence of a southern Bangalow bypass, does the current proposal (without a southern Bangalow bypass) represents a good economical investment?

(4) (a) Will the Minister factor in a southern Bangalow bypass to the planning and approval of the Tintenbar-Ewingsdale Pacific Highway upgrade?(b) If not, why not?



(5) Has the Minister received an invitation to attend a meeting of a "working group" of Byron and Lismore councillors and staff to discuss the Bangalow bypass?

(6) When is the Minister to meet with the "working group"?(7) Has the Minister issued an instruction that the RTA cannot meet with the "working group" without

the Minister's approval?(8) Will the Minister issue an instruction to the RTA to immediately meet with the "working group"?

2820 NSW-QUEENSLAND CROSS BORDER TASK FORCE—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Premier, Minister for Citizenship—

Given that a press release issued by the Premier on 26 February 2007 advised that the Cross Border task Force would include the planning for a rail link from Northern NSW into South-East Queensland as well as a study into the partnership between NSW Health and QLD Health:(1) Have discussions regarding these two issues been undertaken between the NSW and Queensland

Governments since the issue of the press release?(2) If yes, what are the details of the decisions made from these discussions and when will they be

released to the public?(3) If no, when does the Premier intend to discuss these issues with his Queensland counterpart?

2821 CATTLE TICK FEVER—TWEED—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Water representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development—

In relation to recent outbreaks of cattle tick fever in the Tweed:(1) Is it possible for cattle tick fever to be contracted and transmitted by animals other than cattle that are

regularly transported across NSW borders, such as goats, horses and pigs?(2) Have there been any past outbreaks of cattle tick fever in species other than cattle in NSW?

2822 NOT FOR PROFIT CHILDCARE FACILITIES—TWEED—Mr Geoff Provest to ask the Minister for Community Services—

In relation to not-for-profit childcare facilities in the Tweed:(1) How much funding did not-for-profit childcare facilities in the Tweed electorate receive in:

(a) 2007;(b) 2008 year-to-date?

(2) How much funding per child in the Tweed electorate do the answers to (1) equate to in: (a) 2007;(b) 2008 year-to-date?

(3) What is the NSW state average of funding per child in a not-for-profit childcare facility in: (a) 2007;(b) 2008 year-to-date?

2823 RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION—NELSON PARADE, HUNTERS HILL—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Minister for Women, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

(1) Given that the Government has admitted it does not know the full extent of the radioactive contamination on numbers 7 and 9 Nelson Parade, Hunters Hill and that documents show the radioactivity will continue to increase in intensity for the next 1000 years, where did the Government intend to dump the waste when it told local residents on December 11 remediation would begin in early 2008?

(2) Why did the contractor charged with carrying out the remediation tell the Member for Lane Cove it was to be dumped at Castlereagh?

(3) (a) Are numbers 5, 11 and 13 Nelson Parade, Hunters Hill clear of radioactive contamination?(b) If not, which block or blocks are contaminated?

2824 RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION—NELSON PARADE, HUNTERS HILL—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Health—

Given that the Government has admitted it does not know the full extent of the radioactive contamination on numbers 7 and 9 Nelson Parade, Hunters Hill, and that documents show the radioactivity will continue



to increase in intensity for the next 1000 years, where did the Government intend to dump the waste when it told local residents on December 11 remediation would begin in early 2008?

2825 POLICE OFFICER ACTIONS FOR COMPENSATION—Mr Greg Smith to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

(1) How many actions for compensation or damages by serving or former police officers have been commenced in NSW courts and tribunals against the Department or the Government in the following years: (a) 2003⁄04;(b) 2004⁄05;(c) 2005⁄06;(d) 2006⁄07;(e) 2007⁄08 to date?

(2) In the same years how many of these cases were settled before hearing?(3) In the same years how many of these cases went to a full hearing?

2826 GUIDELINES FOR CLAIMS BY POLICE OFFICERS—Mr Greg Smith to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra—

What police guidelines have been issued concerning claims for damages or compensation brought by serving or former police officers?

2827 RENAL DIALYSIS UNIT AT MONA VALE HOSPITAL—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Health—

In relation to the Minister's response to question 2190:(1) Which stakeholders were consulted as part of the consultation process for the installation of the

promised kidney dialysis machines at Mona Vale Hospital?(2) What issues were raised by the stakeholders during this process?(3) Will additional funds be required to facilitate the construction of the purpose built Renal Dialysis

Unit at Mona Vale Hospital?(4) What is the timetable for the preparation of the final plan of the purpose built Renal Dialysis Unit at

Mona Vale Hospital?(5) When can the Northern Beaches Community expect the Renal Dialysis Unit at Mona Vale Hospital

to commence operation?

2828 APPLICATIONS FOR BIRTH, DEATH AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

(1) How long should it take the Office for Births, Deaths and Marriages to process an application for a birth certificate?

(2) Has the Office for Births, Deaths and Marriages experienced any delays in processing applications for birth certificates?

(3) If so, what has caused such delays and what immediate action is being undertaken?

2829 PROTECTION OF LOW-LYING COASTAL REGIONS—Mr Rob Stokes to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

What action is the Department of Planning taking to identify, protect and plan for the future development of populated low-lying coastal regions vulnerable to sea level rise caused by anthropogenic climate change?

2830 PUBLIC HOUSING TENANTS—KEMPSEY—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Housing, Minister for Tourism—

How many families/tenants have transferred from Dubbo to public housing in Kempsey in 2006, 2007 and 2008 (to date)?

2831 EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT—KEMPSEY DISTRICT HOSPITAL—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Health—

In relation to the Emergency Department at Kempsey District Hospital:(1) Was an urgent need for upgrade of the emergency department identified in a report dated February

2006?



(2) Given that presentations have increased markedly since that time, with beds frequently occupied in the hall outside the emergency department, when will capital works be funded to enable its upgrade?

2832 RENAL DIALYSIS SERVICES—MID NORTH COAST—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Health—

In relation to renal dialysis services on the Mid North Coast:(1) What plans are there for access to dialysis for residents of the Nambucca Shire?(2) Why are the dialysis chairs at Kempsey District Hospital only operated for one shift per day?(3) Is it the Minister's intention to cease dialysis at Kempsey, forcing patients to travel to Port Macquarie

for treatment 3 times per week?

2833 EQUIPMENT FOR KEMPSEY DISTRICT HOSPITAL—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Health—

When will the CT scanner and portable ultrasound machine promised for Kempsey District Hospital by the Federal Government on 21 November 2007 be delivered?

2834 MAINTENANCE WORK—TINONEE PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr John Turner to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Central Coast, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Finance—

(1) Is the Minister aware that Tinonee Public School will celebrate its sesqui-centenary in 2009?(2) Is the Minister aware that the original school building is in need of repair, in particular replacement

of window architraves throughout the building?(3) (a) Is the Minister prepared to ensure the maintenance work on the building which is heritage listed

is carried out before the school community celebrates 150 years of public education at Tinonee Public School?(b) If so, when will the work be carried out?(c) If not, why will the work not be carried out?

2835 REPAINTING OF MARTIN BRIDGE, TAREE—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Roads, and Minister for Commerce—

Given that the Minister advised in reply to Question 2161 regarding Martin Bridge, Taree that "The re-painting of the Martin Bridge is included in the RTA's bridge program":(1) In what position is the re-painting on the program?(2) When is the work planned to be done?(3) If no time frame can be given, why?

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