LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mrs Roussos says -

Mr President:

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

1. That this House notes that the Feast of Annunciation is a public holiday in Lebanon as both Christians and Muslims recognise the deep significance of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her ability to bring people together.

2. That this House notes that:

(a) an interfaith gathering was held on 4 April 2018 to celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation to Mary at the Australian Catholic University, Strathfield,

(b) the event highlights the role of all religions spreading love, peace and encouraging prayer, harmony and tolerance,

(c) the event aims to build bridges of communication and collaboration between the Christian and Islamic communities, and

(d) had a number of attendees, including: (i) Ms Dina Kawar, Ambassador of Jordan, (ii) Mr Saad Zakhia, Consul General of Lebanon, (iii) the Honourable John Ajaka, MLC, President of the New South Wales

Legislative Council, (iv) the Honourable Shaoquett Moselmane, MLC, Opposition Whip in the New

South Wales Legislative Council, (v) the Honourable Courtney Roussos MLC, representing the Leader of the

Opposition, Luke Foley, MP, (vi) Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay, Eparch of the Maronite Diocese of St

Maroun, (vii) a large number of religious leaders from both the Christian and Muslim

community.

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3. That this House congratulates the Interfaith Organising Committee, under the leadership of Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay OLM and the Australian Catholic University on their 4th successful celebration of the Feast of Annunciation.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Dr Faruqi says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

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

I. That this House notes that:

(2)

(3)

(a) on Saturday 21 April 2018, hundreds of people gathered at the Civic Centre in Camden for a community meeting on the proposed Outer Sydney Orbital corridor,

(b) the community meeting was organised by the Outer Sydney Orbital Macarthur Action Group, and

(c) community members expressed serious concerns about the proposed corridor, including forced home acquisitions, air pollution and destruction of the environment, and the impact of a massive toll road, potentially four lanes in each direction, through well-established communities in the area.

That this House recognises the overwhelming community concern with the proposed Outer Sydney Orbital.

f'-Y<-'fLO~ /1jZ That this House calls on the Government to scrap plans for the Outer Sydney Orbital and bring back to the community options for an integrated trans!Jort plan with a heavy focus on improving public transport.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mrs Taylor says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

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

1. That this House notes that the 96th Annual Conference of the Country Women's Association ofNSW was held from 30 April to 4 May 2018.

2. That this House notes that up to 800 delegates, members, observers and visitors attended the Conference in Armidale in the electorate of Northern Tablelands.

3. That this House acknowledges the significant contribution of the Country Women's Association ofNSW to regional New South Wales over its long history.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Ms Walker says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

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

1. That this House notes that:

(a) the Victorian Government has just released a budget that will make TAFE courses free for tens of thousands of students,

(b) TAFE is the leader in skills training in Australia and essential to provide the jobs and skills we need for the future, and

(c) while the Victorian Government is investing in TAFE, this New South Wales Liberal-National Government is systematically gutting T AFE and destroying the future of vocational learning in our State.

2. That this House calls on the Government to immediately halt the destructive agenda of defunding, cutting jobs and selling campuses from our TAFE system and instead invest in this world-class institution.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Amato says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

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

1. Thatthis House notes that:

(a) teenage Indigenous athlete Tami Stepto has been selected for the Australian Open Softball Team to compete in the Open World Cup in Japan and is pushing for a win at the next Olympics,

(b) Tarni, whose family heritage is from Brewarrina and Sydney's Northern Beaches, has been playing softball since she was 11 years of age and has competed at State, national and international levels, and also represented the Australian School Girls' Team for three years, and

(c) the teenager has been an inspiration and role model to other young Indigenous athletes, girls and women across Australia, and achieved greatly as a pitcher at the World Cup in Florida in the Under 19's Australian Team and led all pitchers with 31 strikeouts in 18.1 innings pitched, only allowed just two earned runs for the tournament, both coming against China.

2. That this House congratulates and commends Tarni Stepto on her selection to represent Australia at the Open World Softball Cup in Japan and wishes the team well in its competition.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Dr Faruqi says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

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

1. That this House notes that:

(a) the Victorian Government has announced that from I January 2019 non-racing greyhounds will no longer require mandatory muzzling, joining the Australian Capital Territory which removed muzzling requirements in June 2017,

(b) mandatory muzzling of greyhounds in public perpetuates the myth that greyhounds are inherently dangerous and this in turn drives down adoption rates,

(c) the RSPCA has called for the repeal of all breed specific legislation and for any muzzling requirement to be based on the behaviour of the individual dog,

(d) with the New South Wales Government choosing to reinstate greyhound racing and failing to introduce a breeding cap, more greyhounds than ever need to be rehomed, and.

(e) it has been more than a year since the Government accepted the Greyhound Industry Reform Panel recommendation to remove muzzling requirements for greyhounds that are pets but there has still been no action.

2. That this House:

(a) supports the Greyhound Industry Reform Panel recommendation to remove muzzling requirements for greyhounds that are pets, and

(b) calls on the Government to expedite efforts to urgently remove muzzling requirements for greyhounds that are pets.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Clarke says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

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

1. That this House notes that:

(a) on Saturday 17 February 2018, a Lunar New Year celebration dinner, hosted by the Association of Overseas Taiwan Alumni in Australia, was held at Zilver Spoon Restaurant, Canley Heights and attended by approximately 500 members and friends of the Taiwanese-Australian community, and

(b) special guests in attendance included: Mr Paul Huynh,President, Association of Overseas Taiwan Alumni in Australia, Ms Constance Wang, director, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Sydney, the Honourable Scott Farlow MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier representing the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian, Premier, the Honourable Ray Williams MP, Minister for Multiculturalism, the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice and Mrs Marisa Clarke, Mr Mark Coure MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure, Dr Geoff Lee MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Multiculturalism and Western Sydney, Reverend the Honourable Fred Nile MLC, Assistant President of the Legislative Council and Mrs Silvana Nile, the Honourable Paul Green MLC and Mrs Michelle Green, Cr Christine Tuon, Willoughby City Council and representatives of numerous Taiwanese­Australian cultural, social and business organisations.

2. That this House:

(a) extends warm greetings to the Taiwanese-Australian community on the occasion of the 2018 Lunar New year, and

(b) commends the Taiwanese-Australian community for its ongoing positive contribution to the State of New South Wales and Australia.

Signed ~~ Dated zJ S

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Pearson says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

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

1. That this House commends the Honourable Jason Wood, Member of the House of Representatives, and Senator Lisa Singh, for their bipartisan collaboration in gaining Federal parliamentary support for an inquiry into the rhinocernos horn and ivory trade through the Federal Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement.

2. That this House notes that the Federal Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement will examine the legal and administrative arrangements for ensuring Australia's compliance with its obligations under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora to restrict the trade in elephants and rhinoceroses, and in particular:

(a) the incidence of importing elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn and the adequacy of screening,

(b) the involvement of organised crime groups in importing and exporting ivory and rhinoceros horn,

(c) the effectiveness of current monitoring and regulation,

(d) arrangements with auction houses and other brokers to prevent illegally imported elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn being sold in Australia,

(e) engagement by Australian law enforcement agencies to address the illegal trade in elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn,

(f) the effectiveness of measures, models and legislation adopted in other jurisdictions to address the trade in elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn, and

(g) supporting efforts to close domestic markets for elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn products.

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3. That this House acknowledges and gives thanks to Donalea Patman of"For the Love of Wildlife", "Nature Needs More" and Gordon Consulting NZ for their tireless campaigning in raising the issue of the illegal trade in ivory and rhinoceros h

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Franklin says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

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

1. That this House notes:

(a) Toy Choir is a program which aims to "enliven and empower girls to create and share their own music",

(b) since February 2018, the young girls who make up the Choir have worked on both contemporary and original music, including writing their own.music,

(c) Danielle O'Keefe both founded the program and directed the Choir with a focus on developing the musical and vocal skills for the girls, and

(d) the Toy Choir launched their album on 18 April2018.

2. That this House congratulates:

(a) Danielle O'Keefe for all her work in establishing the program, directing the Choir and helping these young girls explore and expand their musical talents, and

(b) the members of the Toy Choir for producing this outstanding album: (i) Sylvie Woodhouse, (ii) Kittu Hoyne, (iii) Lydia Beaumont-Cankaya, (iv) Jayden Selvakumaraswamy, (v) Thu Tran, (vi) Brie Harris, (vii) Natalie Richards, (viii) Holly Riva, (ix) Harper Pollard, (x) Grace Campbell, (xi) Emily Pincock, (xii) Maddy Calcott, (xiii) Tallulah Simposon, (xiv) Sofia Goulding,

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(xv) (xvi) (xvii) (xviii)

Juliet Sigsworth, Elektra Blinder, Isobel Mosse-Robinson, Maryann Wright.

3. That this House wishes all the members of the Choir the very best as they continue on their musical endeavours.

Signed Jr=: ][ / !__

Dated ~!sf;~

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Amato says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

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

I. That this notes that:

(a) on 30 May 2018, a ten year gala dinner will be held at Doltone House to celebrate a decade of outstanding work of the Biaggio Signorelli Asbestos Foundation, in the presence of the Premier, the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP and the Leader of the Opposition, the Honourable Luke Foley MP and over 1,300 cory:JOrate, political and community leaders,

(b) at the recent Premier's Harmony Dinner, Mr Biaggio Signorelli was honoured and admitted onto the Premier's Memorial Roll in recognition of his outstanding service to migrants, the Australian community and asbestos victims,

(c) the Biaggio Signorelli Asbestos Foundation was· created in honour of Biaggio Signorelli, founder of the Doltone House Group who was diagnosed with mesothelioma in October 2007, and died eight months later, and

(d) to date the Foundation has raised millions of dollars towards research, equipment and support for patients.

2. That this House congratulates and commends the Biaggio Signorelli Asbestos Foundation on the occasion of its tenth anniversary and for its service to patients of mesothelioma and to funding for research and infrastructure of victims.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Clarke says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

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

I. That this House notes that:

(a) on 7 February 2018, Rabbi Dr Benjamin Elton, Chief Minister of the Great Synagogue, Sydney and Justice Stephen Rothman AM, President of the Great Synagogue, Sydney hosted the Jewish Community Law Service for the opening of the 2018 law term,

(b) the annual service which has been conducted in the Great Synagogue, Sydney for over 60 years was held in the distinguished presence of the Honourable T.F. Bathurst AC, Chief Justice of New South Wales together with representatives of the state and federal judiciary, and

(c) special guests in attendance included: the Honourable Mark Speakman SC MP, Attorney General, the Honourable Luke Foley MP, Leader of the Opposition, the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice, Mr Ron Hoenig MP, Mr Arthur Moses SC, President, NSW Bar Association, the Honourable Peter Rose AM QC, retired judge of the Family Court, Mr Con Ktenas, President, City of Sydney Law Society, Reverend Andrew Sempell, Rector of St James Anglican Church, Sydney, Professor Steven Schach, Gabbai, The Great Synagogue, Sydney, Reverend Joshua Weinberger and the Choir of the Great Synagogue, Sydney and members of the New South Wales legal fraternity.

2. That this House acknowledges the fme efforts of the Great Synagogue over 60 years in organising an annual celebration of the opening of the law term in New South Wales.

Signed~ "

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Franklin says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

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

1. That this House notes that:

(a) the Byron Spirit Festival was held from 20 April to 22 April2018 in Byron Bay,

(b) the festival was an opportunity for people to explore and choose their own spiritual journey in the idyllic surrounds of the Northern Rivers, and

(c) the festival offered over 60 workshops and panels on yoga, music, dance, healing, sustainability and well-being, as well as uplifting music concerts.

2. That this House congratulates festival co-directors Alex Grant and Kate Little for all their work in making this year's festival an outstanding success.

3. That this House acknowledges the important role community events play in showcasing the best and unique attributes of regional communities and for driving regional tourism.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Clarke says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

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

1. That this House notes that:

(a) on Thursday 15 February 2018, the Hawkesbury Rural Fire Service District held a Long Service Awards Ceremony at Panthers North Richmond Club to honour the cumulative 1118 years of service of 48 outstanding members,

(b) special guests in attendance included: (i) Assistant Commissioner Rebel Talbert, representing Commissioner Shane

Fitzsimmons AFSM, (ii) the Honoura,ble David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice

representing the Honourable Troy Grant MP, Minister for Police and Emergency Services,

(iii) Mrs Susan Templeman MP, federal Member for Macquarie, (iv) Cr Robyn Preston, The Hills Shire Council representing The Honourable

Dominic Perrottet MP, Member for Hawkesbury and Treasurer, (v) Cr Paul Rasmussen, Hawkesbury Council representing the Mayor of

Hawkesbury, Cr Mary Lyons-Buckett, (vi) Cr Sarah Richards, Hawkesbury City Council, (vii) Chief Superintendent Jayson McKellar AFSM, Assistant Regional Manager

East, NSW Rural Fire Service, (viii) Superintendent Karen Hodges AFSM, Manager, Hawkesbury District,

NSW Rural Fire Service, (ix) Majors Ian and Kerry Spall, NSW Rural Fire Service Chaplaincy, (x) local chaplains, Cheryle and Greg Symons, NSW Rural Fire Service, and

(c) medals were presented to the following: (i) National Medal and 1st Clasp- Craig Burley, (ii) Long Service Medal 4th Clasp - 60 years: Peter Speet, (iii) Long Service Medal 4th Clasp- 50 years: John Stewart Thompson, (iv) Long Service Medal 3rd Clasp - 40 years: Roberta Colbran, Andrew Jones

and Daryl Smith, (v) Long Service Medal3rd Clasp- 30 years: Sean Killen,

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(vi) Long Service Medal 2nd Clasp- 30 years: Andrew Rutter, Adrian Reitdijk, Joseph Dingli, Karen Dolan and Michael Dolan,

(vii) Long Service Medal 1st Clasp- 20 years: Gary Jol, Rod Walker, Timothy O'Hanlon, Ray Griffiths, Lisa Dent, John Vernon, Jocelyn Thompson, Fred Diwell, Robert Abell, Stephen Taylor, Ronald Optland, Geoffrey Pearce, Carol Edds, Graham Edds, Noeal Eather, Edward Duck, Ken Parsons, Cathy Jones, Peter Jones, Graham McCoy, Garry Frost and Mark Jol, and

(viii) Long Service Medal - 10 years: Sharon Steel, Nicholas Neilson, Michael Totten, David Pennycuick, Brendan Wilson, Robert Hitchens, Stephen Kada, Melanie Thomson, Jasmine Grinyer, Nicholas Waterhouse, Luc Jennison, Leanne Smart, Tim Mulford and Warren Smart.

2. That this House congratulates and commends Hawkesbury District Rural Fire Service medal recipients and acknowledges the outstanding service of all volunteer members of the Hawkesbury District Rural Fire Service for their ongoing service to the people of New South Wales.

Signed~~

Dated .Jj -r /t l •

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Franklin says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

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

1. That this House notes:

(a) the sixty-second session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women was held from 12 to 23 March 2018 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York,

(b) the priority theme of the session was "challenges aod opportunities in achieving gender equality aod the empowerment of rural women aod girls",

(c) over 4,300 civil society representatives from 130 countries participated in the session,

(d) Angela Powditch from Lennox Head was one of 11 women from the National Rural Women's Coalition to take part aod present at the conference,

(e) the National Rural Women's Coalition New South Wales representatives at the conference included Keli McDonald from Gunnedah, Lisa Shipley from Tamworth aod Rechelle Leahy from Armidale, aod

(f) the National Rural Women's Coalition presented two sessions, one on family violence aod one on e-learniog to advaoce rural women.

2. That this House congratulates Angela aod the National Rural Women's Coalition for representing Australiao rural women aod girls at the United Nations session aod for their leadership in working to achieve gender equality.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Clarke says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

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

1. That this House notes that:

(a) on Friday 23 February 2018, a reception to celebrate the 2018 Chinese New Year was held at the Grand Ballroom, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Hotel, attended by several hundred members and friends of the C~se-Australian community,

(b) the reception was hosted jointly by the Hong Ko~~nomic and Trade Office, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Invest -Hon~ong and Hong Kong Australia Business Association, and

(c) those who attended as guests included members of the New South Wales and federal parliaments, members of Sydney's diplomatic and consular corps, and representatives of numerous Chinese-Australian community organisations.

2. That this House:

(a) extends its greetings and best wishes to the Chinese-Australian community on the occasion of the 2018 Chinese New Year, ·

(b) commends the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Invest Hong Kong and Hong Kong Australia Business Association for their fine organisation of the reception, and

(c) commends the Chinese-Australian community for its ongoing positive contribution to the State of New South Wales and Australia.

Signed~

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Clarke says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

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

1. That this House notes that: lJI~lStos---.......

(a) on Sunday 25 February 2018 at the MacLaurin Hall, Sydney University, the Greek Orthodox Community ofNSW Ltd, hosted the annual Dionysios Solomos Awards for students who achieved the highest marks in modem and classical Greek in the 2017 Higher School Certificate,

(b) the awards are named after Dionysios Solomos, a famous Greek poet who wrote the "Hymn to Liberty" which became the Greek National Anthem in 1865,

(c) those who attended as special guests included: Mr Harry Danalis, President of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW, Mr Christos Karras, Consul General of Greece in Sydney, the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice representing the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier, the Honourable Ray Williams MP, Minister for Multiculturalism, Mrs Katia Gkikiza Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Greece, Professor Vrasidas Karalis Sir Nicholas Laurantus Chair in Modem Greek and Byzantine Studies at the University of Sydney and Dr Anthony Dracopoulos, Senior Lecturer of the Modem Greek Department, University of Sydney,

(d) award recipients in the HSC Modem Greek "Beginners" category were: 1st George Giakoumatos, NSW School of Languages, 2nd Harrison Michael, NSW School of Languages, 3rd James Alexander Calfas, Newtown College, 4th Cassandra Tsokos, NSW School of Languages, 5th Joanna Pritt, NSW School of Languages, 6th Christos Mavropoulos, Newington College, 7th Anthea Yasmin, Georges River College, 8th Violetta Katsaris, Georges River College, 9th William Ross Cassimatis, Newington College and lOth Renee Ioannides, NSW School of Languages,

(e) award recipients for the HSC Modem Greek "Continuers" category were: equal 1st: Irene Theodore, Blakehurst High School and Athanasia-Ellada Vardakis­Vertzayias, Community Languages School St George Girls High School, 3rd Afroditi Symani, Community Languages School St George Girls High School,

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equal 4th: Panagiotis Fountotos, NSW School of Languages and Margarita Psaras, St Spyridon College, 6th Rhea Tsimboukis, St Spyridon College, 7th Sophia Anastasia Klitorakis, Community Language School St George High School, 8th Sideroola Kremisis, Community Languages School St George Girls High School, 9th Joanna Skouteris, St Spyridon College and 1Oth Roxani Papoutsaki, St Euphemia College,

(f) award recipients for the HSC Modem Greek "Extension" category were: Constantinos Karantzias, All Saints Grammar, 2nd Christos Binos (All Saints Grammar), 3rd Afroditi Symani (Community Language School St George Girls HS), 4th Sophia Anastasia Klitorakis (School of Community Languages St George Girls HS), 5th Irene Theodore (Blakehurst HS), 6th Margarita Psaras (St Spyidon College), 7th Roxani Papoutsaki (St Euphemia College), 8th Panagiotis Fountotos (St Spyridon College), 9th Adriana Andreou (St Euphemia College) and 1Oth Georgio Svolos (St Spyridon College),

(g) award recipients for the HSC Classical Greek "Continuers" category were: 1st Hebe Larkin, Pymble Ladies College, 2nd Patrick Ryan, Sydney Grammar, 3rd Lachlan James Mcintyre, Sydney Grammar, 4th Shakvaan Mer! Wijetunga, Sydney Grammar, 5th Fergus Miller, Sydney Grammar, equal 6th Michelle Chai, Pymble Ladies College and Tom Joonas Kennedy, Baulkham Hills High School, 8th Oliver Harris, St Ignatius College, 9th Jack Faulder, St Ignatius College and lOth William Perry, Sydney Grammar,

(h) award recipients for the HSC Classical Greek "Extension" category were: Hebe Larkin, PLC, 2nd Fergus Miller, Sydney Grammar, 3rd Patrick Ryan, Sydney Grammar, 4th Shakvaan Mer! Wijetunga, Sydney Grammar, 5th Lachlan James Mclntrye, Sydney Grammar, 6th Michelle Chai, PLC, 7th Tom Joonas Kennedy, Baulkham Hills High School, 8th William Perry, Sydney Grammar, 9th Angus Riordan, Sydney Grammar and lOth Gregory Lam, Sydney Grammar,

(i) recipients of the Minister's Merit Award for Excellence in Modem Greek were: Alexander Heather, Trinity Grammar, Theodore Margaris, Beresford Road Public School and Conner Omeros, Kyeemagh Infants School,

G) recipients of the Minister's Awards for Excellence in Modem Greek -Commended Junior were: Joi Bounas, Beverley Hills North Public School, Michaela Loukas, McCallums Hill Public School, Alexandros Poulikakos, Dulwich Hill Public School and Demi Toweel, Clempton Park Public School,

(k) recipient of the Minister's Award for Excellence in Modem Greek - Highly Commended Senior was: Agapi Miyakis, Clemton Park Public School,

(I) recipients of an Award for Highly Commended - Junior were: Ioanna Androutsopoulou, Wilkins Public School, Dorothea Bananis, Danebank Anglican School for Girls, Peter Filippis, Connells Point Public School, Stefan Karakiozis, Peakhurst Public School, and Chloe Demeter Pappas Summer Hill Public School, and

. (m) recipients of the NSW 2017 High Achievers Award were: Denise Angelopoulos, Clemton Park Public School, Chrystalla Kospetas, Beverley Hills North Public School, Konstantina Kallivretakis, Beverley Hills North Public School, Anastasia

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Bebonis, Beverley Hills North Public School, Kristen Servos, Danebanks Public School, Elessa Magiros, Danebank Public School, James Boulougouris, Summer Hills Public School, Ioannis Giannakopoulos, Connels Point Public School, Yiannie Condoleon, Clemton Park Public School, Reece Mihas, Trinity Grammar, Connor Peter Kalis, Trinity Grammar and Penelope Vissaritis Danebank Public School.

2. That this House:

(a) commends the Greek Orthodox Community ofNSW Ltd, its President, Mr Harry Danalis and other office bearers for hosting and organising the 2018 Annual Dionysios Solomos awards presentations ceremony, and

(b) congratulates those students who received awards at the ceremony.

Sign£~&##

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NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr MacDonald says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

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

I. That this House notes that:

(a)

(b)

the opening ceremony of the Your Local Club Academy Games was held on 27 April 2018 at the Newcastle Basketball Stadium involving 11 Regional Academies of Sport in eight sports with over 1200 participants,

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dignitaries in attendance included: the Honourable Scot MacDonald MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Planning, the Central Coast and the Hunter representing the Honourable Stuart Ayres MP, Minister for Sport, Ms Jodie Harrison MP, Member for Charlestown, Ms Kate Washington MP, Member for Port S~ouncillor Nuatali Nelmes, Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Mr Ian it06iiliard OAM, Chair, Regional Academies of Sport, Mr Ted Atchison OAM, Chair, Hunter Academy of Sport, Mr Peter Newell OAM, Chair, ClubsNSW, and Ms Samantha Poolman, former Hunter Academy of Sport Athlete and member of the GWS Giants in the National Netball League,

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(d)

the Games showcased the emerging talent of athletes across sports including basketball, golf, hockey, netball, softball, surfing, AFL, tennis and the inclusion of AFL male and female tournaments, and

the event promoted the beautiful Hunter Region of New South Wales and the Games provided a good economic boost to the local economy with over 1,000 of some of the State's finest young athletes staying in the Hunter Region for the Games which were sponsored by ClubsNSW.

2. That this House:

(a) acknowledges that Regional Academies of Sport are pivotal in providing elite­level sport pathways, education and advancement opportunities for regional sports players, coaches and officials, and

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(b) congratulates all those selected to represent their respective regions at the Games and commends the outstanding work of Mr Ian Robilliard OAM, Chair, Regional Academies of Sport, Mr Ted Atchison OAM, Chair, Hunter Academy of Sport and their staff in developing and supporting emerging young athletes.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr MacDonald says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

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

1. That this House notes with great pride that athletes from the Hunter Region won 13 medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Garnes.

2. That this House congratulates and commends the following medal recipients:

(a) Kurt Feamley- athletics- one gold (Men's T54 marathon) and one silver (Men's T54 1500m),

(b) Matt Dawson - hockey - gold,

(c) Katie Ebzery -basketball- gold,

(d) Damian Martin- basketball- gold,

(e) Nastasha Scott -lawn bowls- two gold,

(f) Dan Repacholi- 50m pistol- gold,

(g) Cameron Crombie ~ F38 shot put- gold,

(h) Aron Sherriff -lawn bowls triples and fours- two silver,

(i) Erin Cleaver- T38 long jump- silver, and

G) Lauren Parker- para-triathlon- bronze.

3. That this House extends its best wishes to Kurt Feamley, who had the honour of

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr MacDonald says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

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

I. That this House notes that:

(a) Tamworth's Nick Kay starred in Australia's gold medal win at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast with the Boomers beating Canada 87-4 7 in the final, with Kay posting 10 points, four assists and three steals,

(b) Mr Kay sparked a scoring run that helped give the Boomers a 26-point lead at halftime, and

(c) the victory capped off 12 months of great success for Mr Kay, after making his Boomers debut.

2. That this House congratulates and commends Nick Kay and his fellow Boomers team­mates on winning the gold medal in basketball at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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Dated ___________ _

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