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*3440 TRANSPORT—CASINO- MURWILLUMBAH RAIL CORRIDOR—Ms Rhiannon asked the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

(1) Does the government have any plans to sell or lease the Casino-Murwillumbah rail corridor, either wholly or in part, including any railway structures or buildings located within or adjacent to the corridor?

(2)(a) Will the partially-demolished, heritage-listed rail carriage shed at Lismore be repaired?(b) If so, when will repairs begin?(c) If not, why not?

Answer— I am advised:(1) No.(2) The Rail Carriage shed at Lismore is owned by StateRail, but is currently under the management of

the ARTC by agreement. Following a fire at the site in January, 17 bays on the Eastern side of the shed were irreparably damaged and, as a result, have been demolished. The remaining four bays have been retained, and the Department of Commerce has been engaged to project manage their repair⁄restoration. The remaining structure will be retained and maintained in accordance with statutory heritage obligations. The Department of Commerce has appointed a contractor and anticipates work commencing before the end of the year.

*3441 GAMING AND RACING—CASINO COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND—Ms Rhiannon asked the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources representing the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for the Central Coast—

(1)(a) Is Casino Community Benefit Fund (CCBF) employing people without recognised professional

qualifications to provide counselling to people with gambling-related problems?(b) If so, why?

(2) What criteria does CCBF employ when funding services for those with gambling-related problems?(3) What criteria does CCBF employ when determining the funding of projects other than services for

those with gambling-related problems?

Answer— (1)

(a) The Casino Community Benefit Fund (CCBF) does not employ counsellors to provide counselling to people with gambling-related problems.Funding is provided from the CCBF to organisations offering counselling services for problem gamblers and their families.At present in Australia, there is no specific accredited problem gambling qualification. In New South Wales work has been under taken to implement the IPART recommendation that a minimum qualification be developed and set as a requirement for current problem gambling counsellors in government-funded organisations.The proposed minimum qualification will be set at a diploma level for counsellors currently in the workforce as part of the Australian Qualifications Framework. Concurrently, preliminary work to establish an accreditation program for services has begun.

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The goal of the accreditation project is to improve the quality of treatment services by developing a system which ensures funded agencies meet a uniform minimum set of service standards, establish benchmarks for services, strengthen accountability to consumers and government, and improve consumer outcomes.

(b) See (a).

(2) Funding is provided from the CCBF based on a competitive, submission style process.The CCBF Trustees make recommendations to the Minister following a two stage assessment of applications by a panel comprising, in part, of independent representatives from NCOSS, The Department of Health, Department of Community Services and the Trustees who bring expertise in other areas, ie, broad knowledge of communities from non English speaking background, and of non government organisations. All funding applications are considered against set criteria such as detailed needs analysis and concomitant planning, quality experience and scope of the proposed service, appropriate regional or geographical coverage for the region, and available service trends.

(3) The CCBF no longer provides funding for projects that are not gambling-related.

*3442 MINERAL RESOURCES—WYBONG WETLANDS—Ms Rhiannon asked the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

(1) Did the Hunter Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority Report make recommendations for the area identified as the Wybong Wetlands to be conserved as a matter of high priority: (a) Via conservation agreements?(b) As a managed trust?(c) Gazetted as a nature reserve?

(2) Will the Anvil Hill open cut coal mine, proposed by Centennial Coal Hunter, affect approximately 2000 hectares of the Wybong Wetlands?

(3) Will the NSW Government not support this proposed mine based on the environmental impacts to the Wybong Wetlands?

Answer— (1) No.(2) See answer to question (1).(3) The potential environmental impacts of the project will be assessed through the Department of

Planning's project approval processes. Proposals which have an unacceptable impact will not be approved.

*3443 TRANSPORT—RAIL SUICIDES—Ms Rhiannon asked the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

(1) How many instances were there of individuals either falling or jumping under trains on the CityRail network during:(a) 2003?(b) 2004?(c) 2005 to date?

(2) What proportion of these instances were fatalities?(3) How many of these instances were subsequently the subject of an inquest?(4) For each of the years listed above, what was the total number of sick days taken by CityRail train

drivers attributed to such instances?

Answer— I am advised by RailCorp:(1)

(a) 41.


(b) 38.(c) 23 (to August).

(2)(a) 66 per cent.(b) 74 per cent.(c) 52 per cent (to August).

(3) Inquiries into fatalities fall under the administration of the New South Wales Attorney-General.(4) RailCorp does not keep records of driver sick leave taken as a result of witnessing fatalities whilst on

duty. RailCorp has a wide range of measures to support train crew who have the misfortune of being involved in a fatality, including:• Mandatory referral to a RailCorp funded independent professional trauma counselling service;• Voluntary access to a RailCorp funded independent professional trauma counselling service;• Voluntary access to a RailCorp funded independent Employee Assistance Program for general

counselling support; and• Voluntary access to a trial Peer Support Program in the local business area.

This is in addition to any assistance an employee may wish to obtain from their own counselling provider.

*3444 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HEALTH—N S W HEALTH SERVICES—Revd Dr Moyes asked the Minister for Health—

(1)(a) When will negotiations with the Commonwealth Government in relation to the Transitional

Aged Care Programme (TACP) come to a close?(b) Is it estimated that the proposed number of TACP packages will cater for the apparent need in

this area?

(2) What is the timeframe for legislative developments arising from consultation on Discussion Paper 2: Review of the Mental Health Act 1990?

(3) Is NSW Health increasing or decreasing its funding of shock therapy for the mentally ill?(4) Will there be any additional acute mental health units, similar to the one planned at Katoomba for

2006, opening in New South Wales in 2006?(5) Will new funding for mental health services include the establishment of specific services for

people within immigration detention and corrective services?(6)

(a) Of the additional 230 rural ambulance staff promised over the four years after 2003 and the 62 new staff this year, how many are compulsory short-term postings for first year graduates from metropolitan areas?

(b) Does the service expect to maintain many of these ambulance officers to work in rural areas?(c) How long does the ambulance service expect to make rural service compulsory for graduates?

(7)(a) Have ambulance response times from 2002 until the present declined?(b) If so, why?(c) Does the service expect an increase in transport response times of less than 10 minutes?(d) If so, on what basis?

(8)(a) Does NSW Health anticipate any more amalgamations of the remaining eight area health

services?(b) What is the nature of the 'one off savings' from amalgamations, as described on page 6-8 of the

Budget Papers 2005-2006, Budget Paper No. 3 - Volume 1?

(9)(a) Is funding being allocated to combating the proliferation of sexually transmitted infections

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within the indigenous community of New South Wales?(b) If so, how much?(c) What is the nature of the programmes?

(10)(a) Are there any financial losses involved in continuing to hire casual agency nurses in the public

health system rather than full-time non-agency nurses?(b) If so, what are these losses?(c) What percentage of nurses in the public system are agency nurses?

(11)(a) What is the prospective level of funding provided to the Clinical Excellence Commission?(b) In what ways is the Commission currently improving the delivery of health services in New

South Wales?

(12) Are appropriate follow-up procedures in place to ensure that outpatients of mental health care services provided by hospitals are on the road to recovery?

(13) Why is the amount allocated for intangible assets in the 2005-06 budget so large compared to last year financial year?

Answer— (1)

(a) NSW Health advises that completion of negotiations with the Australian Government regarding the Transitional Aged Care Program is imminent. New South Wales, and the majority of other States, have worked to reduce differences in operational and policy issues regarding the program and have reached a working agreement. The evaluation of the program will be essential in determining subsequent adjustments required to ensure the program is responsive to older people and their carers.

(b) This jointly funded initiative will benefit older people, as well as provide complementary benefits to the residential aged care sector and the public hospital system by reducing both inappropriate admissions to residential aged care and long stays in hospital. NSW Health considers places applied for will improve outcomes for older people, however the program evaluation will be used to inform decisions regarding the need to expand or modify the program.

(2) The next phase of consultation is intended to be the release of an Exposure Draft Bill in early 2006. To meet the needs of interested stakeholders, it is proposed to allow at least three months for feedback of comments on the exposure draft. A final Bill will then be developed for consideration of Parliament. The timing of this final draft will largely depend on the nature and scope of issues raised in the consultation period.

(3) NSW Health does not allocate its mental health budget on the basis of funding for specific elements of treatment.

(4) In addition to the new acute mental health unit at Katoomba in 2005⁄06, an Intensive care unit will be opened at Hornsby, extra acute beds will be added to existing units at Dubbo, Liverpool and Broken Hill, with Psychiatric Emergency Care Centres opening at St Vincent's, St George, Nepean and Liverpool Hospitals.In 2006⁄07, extra acute beds will be added to acute units at Blue Mountains and Lismore Hospitals, with Psychiatric Emergency Care Centres opening at Campbelltown, Blacktown, Wyong and Hornsby. In addition, a new Forensic Hospital will open in 2006⁄07.

(5) The Commonwealth is responsible for arranging appropriate mental health services to people within immigration detention facilities.In relation to corrective services, the 2005⁄06 State Budget announced that an additional $10 million would be allocated for new community-based initiatives in mental health. This package includes several initiatives that will strengthen mental health services in the corrective services area, including: (a) $0.8 million (and then $1 million annually) for an Adolescent Mental Health Justice Diversion Program; and


(b) $1.3 million (and then $1.6 million annually) for Community Forensic Mental Health Services.(c) These community-based initiatives build on the Government's allocation of $0.88 million commencing in 2004⁄05, for the opening of 9 maximum secure acute beds at Long Bay, managed by Justice Health.

(6)(a) All positions are permanent.(b) Yes.(c) Graduates are appointed to available vacancies anywhere in the State.

(7) (a), (b), (c) and (d) Since 2002-2003, there have been minor fluctuations in the percentage of emergency ambulance responses within 10 minutes. However, the period July to October 2005 shows a small but consistent improvement over the same period in 2002.

(8)(a) No.(b) The Honourable Member appears to be referring to Page 8-6 of Budget Paper No. 3 Volume 1,

not Page 6-8 which relates to the Operating Statement of the Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability.The one off saving was made available following the creation of 8 new Area Health Services in lieu of 17. It is a benefit derived by Health Services from their staff choosing to maximise Fringe Benefit Tax entitlements as allowed under Section 57A(2) of the Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986 (FBTAA).

(9) The Department of Health advises that overall in 2005-2006 NSW Health will be allocating approximately $5,000,000 on sexual health and related programs for Aboriginal communities. This figure includes a contribution from the Australian Government of $1,854,930.NSW currently has in place a large, well developed network of 40 Aboriginal sexual health workers across the state. These staff work in partnership with sexual health and related health services to provide Aboriginal communities with the following services related to sexually transmitted infections, HIV and hepatitis C: (a) conduct community educational workshops;(b) provide clinical services;(c) develop health education resources; and(d) train health professionals to provide culturally appropriate services.

(10)(a) and (b) I am advised by the NSW Department of Health that agency nurses are utilised by NSW

Health on a needs basis. Agency nurses are utilised to ensure continuity of service provision during periods of staff absences or pending recruitment action to fill vacancies and where appropriate staff from NSW Health are unavailable.(c) Agency nurses account for 2.18 per cent of the public health system nursing workforce as at 30 September 2005.

(11)(a) The 2005-06 planned budget for the Clinical Excellence Commission is $7,095,000.(b) The Clinical Excellence Commission is improving the delivery of health services through the

following activities:

(12) NSW Health continues to progress the development and implementation of models of care aimed at improving the recovery of people with chronic and complex mental health conditions.Mental health services are provided in a continuum of care from prevention and early intervention, through to emergency and acute care, and to chronic and continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery. Specialist mental health services deliver quality care in inpatient and community settings as part of an integrated mental health program. Rehabilitation and recovery, and the provision of community support services, are essential components of the spectrum of interventions required in the treatment and continuing care of people with a mental illness living in the community.

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The follow up procedures for outpatients of mental health care services will vary and be based according to individual needs such as the level of acuity, social and familial support networks in the community, level of disability, and accommodation support needs.

(13) The Statement of Financial Position on Page 8.18 of the State Budget Paper No. 3 shows that Intangible Assets are to increase from a revised estimate of $9.407 million as at 30 June 2005 to $31.763 million as at 30 June 2006.This entry relates to the adoption of the Australian Equivalent of International Financial Reporting Standards (AEIFRS) in preparation of the 2005-06 Initial Budget statements.The increase relates to accounting for and identification of, the asset value of computer software that was in prior years included in line item 'Plant and Equipment' to the line item 'Intangible Assets' as required under AEIFRS.

*3445 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TOURISM AND SPORT AND RECREATION—PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EDUCATION—Revd Dr Moyes asked the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources representing the Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, Minister for Women, and Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development—

(1)(a) Have any measures been taken to extend the scope of the 'Be Active After School' program

across New South Wales?(b) If so, what?

(2) What programs created or endorsed by the department, exist in educating sportspeople on inappropriate sexual behaviour amongst themselves and towards others?

Answer— (1)

(a) Yes.(b) As a result of the program, a training package and resource manual has been developed for out-

of-school hour care (OSHC) coordinators. The training package and resource manual was launched in mid-September 2005 on the Central Coast. Twenty-two OSHC centres on the Central Coast will be provided with a free resource manual and have already been offered free training. The peak body for OSHC Network for Community Activities in partnership with the Children's Hospital Institute of Sports Medicine at Westmead will provide ongoing professional development for OSHC staff utilising the training package and resource manual.

(2) NSW Sport and Recreation has developed the 'Sexual Harassment Policy and Guidelines for the NSW Sport and Recreation Community'. This model sexual harassment policy can be of great benefit in increasing awareness about the issues of sexual harassment. The booklet contains general information, case studies and a process for resolving complaints. Other sexual harassment documents available include 'NSW Guidelines for Athletes and Sports Officials in Defining Sexual Harassment' and 'Resolving Sexual Harassment Complaints in NSW Sporting Organisations'.NSW Sport and Recreation has also conducted training for State Sporting Organisations (SSOs) on reducing sexual harassment in sport.In 2001-02, the department joined with SA Equal Opportunity Commission, SA Department of Recreation and Sport, and the Australian Sports Commission on a collaborative project aimed at reducing the incidence of discrimination, abuse and harassment in sport and recreation. The project led to the development of the 'Play by the Rules' website an on-line training and information resource regarding equal opportunity and other relevant legislation to address inappropriate behaviour in sport and is aimed at sport and recreation clubs and associations. The site provides information on how to prevent and deal with inappropriate behaviour including discrimination, harassment, favouritism, bias and various forms of abuse.The department has been working with a number of SSOs to promote the use of 'Play by the Rules'. In 2004, the Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation introduced a Values and Integrity Award into the NSW Sports Federation's annual sports awards, held in February each year.


The award is one of a range of government initiatives arising from community concerns about violence and inappropriate behaviour in the sporting environment. It aims to encourage sports to reward good behaviour of players on and off the sporting field. The award is given to an individual or organisation that has initiated or promoted policies, strategies or programs which achieved respectful and responsible behaviours and attitudes in sport. The winner receives a trophy as well as a $2000 cash grant, which is to be used to further initiatives which promote 'values and integrity' in sport.The winner of the inaugural 2004 award was NSW Basketball which has been at the forefront of promoting respectful behaviour at regional, state and national levels of competition.They have achieved this by:• introducing codes of conduct for players, officials, coaches, parents, spectators and the media

across all levels of competition,• developing and distributing a zero tolerance policy for players, coaches, parents and spectators,• holding seminars and clinics throughout the state to educate all stakeholders on the issues of

values and integrity,• instigating behavioural compliance agreements which resulted in a clearly defined protocol of

warnings and finally, exclusion for repeat offenders, and• devising a new program using high profile national ranked male and female players to discuss the

importance of appropriate behaviour with junior players at sports breakfasts, schools, camps and clinics.The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has developed a series of educational workshops and training courses under the Harassment-free Sport Strategy. These include member protection officer, member protection officer: children, member protection officer: mediation, member protection officer: refresher, member protection: conduct of investigations, and harassment-free sport workshop. Under a funding agreement with the ASC and NSW Sports Federation, NSW Sport and Recreation coordinates the delivery of member policy guidelines training within New South Wales.

*3447 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TOURISM AND SPORT AND RECREATION—CENTENNIAL PARK AND MOORE PARK TRUST—Revd Dr Moyes asked the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources representing the Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, Minister for Women, and Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development—

In relation to the Budget Papers 2005-2006 (Budget Paper No. 3, volume 2, page 20-27) regarding the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust:(1) How will the $1 million funding be specifically split amongst the benefits outlined?(2) Are there any specific restrictions on the nature and type of businesses allowed within the parklands?(3) Is there any emphasis in the trust's budget on improving the security services in the parklands?(4) What is the source of the sum of $7,597,000 in relation to the category entitled 'other' under receipts?(5) How will expenditure be prioritised between Jindabyne, Berry, Point Wolstoncroft and Lake

Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centres?(6) What infrastructure will be upgraded at Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre and the Sydney

Academy of Sport and Recreation?(7)

(a) Has the number of Sydney events marketed decreased over the last couple of years?(b) If so, why?

(8)(a) Has the funding allocated for the NSW Institute of Sport decreased extensively from last year's

level of funding?(b) If so, why?

(9)(a) Has the amount dedicated to grants and subsidies decreased from $3,640,000 to an estimated

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$2,990,000?(b) If so, why?

Answer— (1) In 2005-2006 the funding will be directed towards maintenance of building and infrastructure

assets to target the four inter-related areas of benefit as outlined in the Budget Papers. Specific projects will include:

• Turf Renovation,• Works at Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park,• Traffic Compliance in Centennial Park, including road markings etc,• Golf Course fencing repairs,• Continued Stone maintenance works,• Weeding of Bush Regeneration areas, and• Services repair and maintenance electrical, stormwater, irrigation, potable water.

(2) The Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust (Trust) administers and operates under the terms of the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust Act 1983, Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust Regulation 2004, and a Plan of Management (currently under review). These instruments apply to the operations of the Trust, as well as businesses operating within Trust lands. A number of master plans also provide more detailed development and management guidelines for any business operating within the Parklands.Each of these documents is prepared in consultation with the community and required to be endorsed by the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust and the Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation.The conditions under which businesses within Centennial Parklands operate are prescribed by individual lease and licence agreements, and are consistent with the objectives of the above instruments.Businesses operating under lease ⁄ licence from the Trust include bicycle hire in Centennial Park, riding schools at Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre, Fox Studios Australia, the Entertainment Quarter, and Hordern Pavilion and Royal Hall of Industries.

(3) Yes, the Trust has entered into a contract with a private sector security provider to augment the operation conducted by its own Park Rangers. The value of this contract is currently $750000 per year. The scope and nature of the services provided by the contractor were reviewed in September 2004 to ensure these closely meet the Trust's operational requirements.

(4) The amount of $7,597,000 was comprised of the following: • Net GST received and refunded $2,630,000• Retained regulatory fees and fines $ 207,000• Grants and subsidies government agencies $3,000,000• Grants and subsidies private sector $1,760,000

(5) A specific program of works has already been prioritised based on Asset Management Plans for each Centre. Key priorities across the identified Centres relate to works required to address corrective and compliance issues. These works will improve the amenity of these Centres for customers.

(6) Lighting and pedestrian paths are being improved at Jindabyne and car parking is being upgraded at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation.

(7)(a) and (b) Tourism NSW and the Major Events Board have worked closely together over the past

few years to integrate events more closely into major tourism marketing and destination promotion campaigns rather than promoting events in isolation. Events now more strongly benefit by being part of a high profile, more significant Sydney brand advertising campaign that has a broader reach to the consumer in several markets. Through this approach, the Sydney events program becomes an integral part of Tourism NSW's seasonal campaign activities for Sydney.An example of how this is working is the $1.6 million 2005-06 Sydney Summer Campaign when events became the core focus of the campaign. Events such two qualifier games for the


Football World Cup, ICC Super Series 6-day test, A1 Grand Prix of Nations, Pissarro: The First Impressionist, Sydney Festival 2006, NRL Finals Series, Sculpture by the Sea, the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, New Year's Eve, Sydney International Tennis 2006, International Cricket Series 2006, Chinese New Year and the Sony Tropfest in 2006.Major sporting, cultural, business and entertainment events will continue to be an integral part of Tourism New South Wales marketing and promotional campaigns.

(8)(a) and (b) The operating grant has not decreased. A one-off subsidy of $5M for the

accommodation fit-out was provided by Treasury in 2004-05.

(9)(a) Yes.(b) There has been a reduction of $650,000 to the operating subsidy for Sydney Olympic Park

Aquatic and Athletic Centre budget. The Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust is the operator of the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic and Athletic Centre. The NSW Treasury allocates the annual operating subsidy which has been has reduced over recent years.

*3448 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TOURISM AND SPORT AND RECREATION—FINANCIALS FOR THE D T S R—Revd Dr Moyes asked the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources representing the Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, Minister for Women, and Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development—

In relation to the Budget Papers 2005-2006 (Budget Paper No. 3, Volume 2, page 20-12) regarding the financials for the Department of Tourism, Sport and Recreation:(1) Are the 2005-06 financial year's employee related operating expenses particularly higher than the

2004-05 financial year operating expenses?(2)

(a) Will there will be no cash reimbursements from the Consolidated Fund Entity?(b) If so, why?

Answer— (1) The increase in employee related payments is due largely to a 4 per cent public sector award increase

effective 1 July 2005.(2) (a) and (b) Cash reimbursements from the Consolidated Fund in prior years related to the recovery of

employer superannuation costs that were paid in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee Levy (SGL). From 2005-06 SGL payments will be funded directly from the department's Recurrent Appropriation.

*3449 BUDGET ESTIMATES— DISABILITY SERVICES—AGEING AND DISABILITY SERVICES—Revd Dr Moyes asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) What additional intensive support options will be provided for children with a disability?(2) What funding will be specifically allocated to each of these support options?(3) What strategies will be in place to match an intensive support option with a suitable client?(4) What strategies will be in place to ensure that the intensive support option provided to a client

remains suitable for that client as that client's circumstances changes?(5) What policies are in place to ensure that carers and⁄or clients are informed of any change in the

nature and provision of the intensive support option they have been given?(6) Are there any review mechanisms in place to measure the efficacy of the additional intensive support

options to be provided and whether the funding allocated to the additional intensive support option is appropriate?

(7) Are there any mechanisms in place to measure the effectiveness of the department's current arrangements in identifying needs within multicultural communities?

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(8)(a) What specific strategies will be in place to consider the recommendations made by GPSC No. 2

on the Post School Disability Programs when the Committee report is handed down in August?(b) What strategies will be in place to implement any recommendations made by this report, if any?

Answer— (1) In 2005-06 Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC) will fund non

government organisations to provide new intensive family support services to assist families who are at risk of placing their child with a disability in out-of-home care.

(2) In 2005-06 $4.1 million will be allocated under the Intensive Family Support Initiative to establish new services in every region in New South Wales.

(3) Families will be accepted into each service according to priority criteria agreed between the service provider and the department. This will include consideration of factors such as physical and mental health, domestic violence, drug use, income and parenting issues. Participation by families will be voluntary. Priority will be given to families who have children and young people with a disability where:

• The family situation is complex and the family requires considerable support,• The family may be at risk of requiring an out-of-home placement for their child or have already

requested a placement,• The range of usual community support services has been tried unsuccessfully,• The parents have an intellectual disability.• The level of support that will be provided to the family will be intensive and the family and the

support worker will determine the type of actual support.(4) and (5) Family members will define the goals for change within their families which positively

impact on all family members, including a child with a disability. A plan will be developed with each family and reviewed regularly. The support worker will focus on what family members want to be different and exploring ways this can be achieved. The support worker will gradually withdraw as the family achieves the changes it wants to make, and the family is linked to less intensive and longer-term supports.

(6) The department is developing a performance framework for the Intensive Family Support Initiative and funded services will be required to report against a number of performance indicators. Research evidence has been used to determine the performance indicators.(7) The development of culturally responsive services is one of the key objectives of the Intensive Family Support Initiative. Three main actions are being taken to ensure that the Intensive Family Support services provide good services for families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. All tender applications will need to address cultural competence criteria. Some culturally specific intensive family services will be established. Successful organisations funded under the Initiative will be required to participate in a project to increase culturally competent clinical and support practice.(8)

(a) and (b) The General Purpose Standing Committee No. 2 report on Post School Programs for Young People with a Disability was released in August 2005.The Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care is reviewing the report in detail.Strategies for implementing the recommendations will be detailed it the Government response to the report which is due in March 2006.In the meantime, the NSW Government committed an extra $6 million to post school disability programs in May this year. This is in addition to the $69 million we are spending in these programs in 2005-06.The additional funding is to ensure that each person with high support needs receives a minimum of three days service per week.The additional funding resulted from my review of the impact of the reforms.


*3450 BUDGET ESTIMATES— DISABILITY SERVICES—FINANCIALS FOR THE D A D H C—Revd Dr Moyes asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

In relation to the Budget Papers 2005-2006 (Budget Paper No. 3, Volume 1, from page 19-38) regarding the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care:(1)

(a) Are employee related operating expenses for the 2005-06 financial year particularly higher than the 2004-05 financial year's operating expenses?

(b) If so, why?

(2)(a) Are depreciation and amortisation considerably higher this year?(b) What additional items have been accounted for within the 2005-06 financial year budget?

(3)(a) What is the breakdown of items making up grants and subsidies this year?(b) Why has the total amount budgeted for the 2005-06 financial year increased on the last financial

year's budget?

(4)(a) What items fall within the 'other expenses' category, constituting an allocated budget of

$9,433,000?(b) Do they differ from the 2004-05 financial year's expenses?(c) If so, in what ways?

(5)(a) What items fall within the 'other revenue' category, constituting an allocated budget of

$3,286,000?(b) Do they differ from the 2004-05 financial year's expenses?(c) If so, in what ways?

(6) What purchases of property, plant and equipment will be made this budgetary year, given that the amount allocated to be spent on these items is considerably higher than last year?

(7)(a) Will there be cash reimbursements from the Consolidated Fund Entity?(b) If not, why not?

(8) What items fall within the 'other operating expenses' category, constituting an allocated budget of $50,683,000?

Answer— (1)

(a) Yes.(b) The 2005-2006 financial year budget of $480.3 million is higher than 2004-2005 financial

year's operating expenses of $464.2 million by $16.1 million as a result of increase in funding to meet additional employee related costs. The main variations relate to:

• increase in salary indexation by 4 per cent;• additional resources required to service commitments for high needs clients exiting from

other agencies as well as on-going service commitments for intensive support and prevention programs; and

• the roll out of respite services strategic reforms, trialling of new accommodation models and behavioural intervention services.

(2)(a) Yes.(b) The additional items that has been accounted for in the depreciation account include works in

progress in the prior year that would have been completed in 2005-2006 and any additional total

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new works of $34.2 million and completion of a number of works in progress for major works $20.4 million budgeted for 2005-2006 scheduled for completion during 2005-2006. These works include group homes for new clients, upgrades and or modifications to large residences, group homes, and day program centres for safety and compliance with building standards.

(3)(a) The breakdown of items making up grants and subsidies this year of $952.1 million is as

follows:

Grants Program $M

Disability Services (including Community Development)

528.0

Home and Community Care (HACC) Program 406.4

Financial Assistance for Veterans Access Program

5.5

Ageing Program 5.3

Grants to agencies for Recurrent Purposes (Businesslink transferred staff's superannuation)

0.4

Capital Grants to non-profit organisations 6.5

TOTAL 952.1

(b)

The total amount budgeted for 2005-2006 financial year of $952.1 million increased by $118.8 million from 2004-2005 budget of $833.4 million, as a result of the following funding increases: •$83.4 million for Disability Grants;•$30.1 million for HACC Grants;•$0.8 million for Ageing Grants; and•$4.5 million for Capital Grants funding for Peat Island Sewerage.

(4)(a) The other expenses category usually consists of operating expenses associated with

accommodation support and specifically relates to the cost of client care. These mainly include groceries and household items, client cultural and recreational activities.

(b) In terms of the nature of the expenses, they do not differ from 2004-2005 financial year's expenses.

(5)(a) The other revenue category with a budget of $3.2 million mainly consists of revenue from

Senior's cards and events, income from assets recognised for the first time and insurance payment differences.

(b) They differ from 2004-2005 financial year's revenues by a decrease of $4.4 million due to one-off income streams received in the prior years.

(c) As above.

(6) The New Capital Works for the 2005-2006 financial year budget is $34.2 million and is listed as follows:

New Works 2005-2006 2005-2006 Capital Expenditure$

Fitout Costs (Clients with Challenging Behaviours)

1.320

Fitout⁄Upgrade of Strathallan and Albion Park Day Program Centres

0.400

Grants Administration System 1.500

Group Homes for New Clients 24.9


Modification of Group Homes (Safety and Compliance)

1.200

Modifications to Large Residences (Stockton) 3.0

Upgrade of Respite Centres 1.3

Upgrade of Tamworth and Quirindi Day Programs Centres

0.6

TOTAL 34.2

(7)(a) and (b) The decrease in cash reimbursements from the Consolidated Fund Entity of $24.8

million is due to the change in funding arrangements for First State Superannuation Guarantee Charge which had until 2004-2005 been assumed by the Crown. Following Treasury determination on the First State Superannuation Guarantee Charge, from the financial year 2005-2006, this will be funded through Consolidated Fund appropriations.This being the case, Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC) does not expect further reimbursements from the Consolidated Fund Entity.

(8) The 2005-2006 budget of $50,683,000 under other operating expenses category relates to the proportion of DADHC's total non-employee related operating expenses for the supported accommodation program.These consist mainly of this program's share of shared corporate services costs, audit ⁄ legal and other professional fees and consultancies, insurances, motor vehicle costs, property rentals and utilities, telephone, Information Technology and communications, travel costs, client house and residential operating costs, training and staff development and, general consumables.

*3451 BUDGET ESTIMATES— DISABILITY SERVICES—HOME CARE SERVICE OF NEW SOUTH WALES—Revd Dr Moyes asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1)(a) What procedures are in place to determine which corporate entities will create and implement

the new business systems and processes?(b) How will the effectiveness of procedures implemented by the relevant entity be determined?

(2) What process has been instituted in order to determine how best to replace plant and equipment and also to replace motor vehicles?

(3) What intangible assets will be obtained during the 2005-2006 financial year?

Answer— (1)

(a) The need for new technology systems is identified as part of the strategic planning cycle. Technology systems to support all areas of the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care's (DADHC) operations, including Home Care, are identified within DADHC's Information and Communications Technology Strategic Plan. Funding for new technology systems is subject to a formal Business Case and to review by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer and NSW Treasury.

(b) The management of the implementation is the responsibility of the Project Steering Committee, which includes senior management representatives from all relevant business streams, Information Technology and DADHC's shared services provider NSW Businesslink. The Project Steering Committee is responsible for ensuring the new systems meet the defined business needs and any risks associated with the project are adequately managed.

(2) Plant and equipment is purchased (via relevant State Government Contract, if applicable) on a needs basis and usually replaced when the item has reached the end of its workable (or depreciated) life.

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For example, photocopiers would ordinarily be procured for a five year period and then traded in on a new asset. DADHC has a policy in place and Home Care vehicles are procured on a needs basis, under State Government Contract, and ordinarily replaced after two years or 40,000 kilometres, whichever comes first.

(3) Two intangible assets will be obtained during the 2005-2006 financial year. The first is the Client Information System with a 2005-2006 budget of $1.2 million and the second is the scooping of a new Grants Administration System with a 2005-2006 budget of $1.5 million.

*3452 BUDGET ESTIMATES— COMMUNITY SERVICES—DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND YOUTH—Revd Dr Moyes asked the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs representing the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—

(1) Are any comprehensive strategies in place for working effectively with communities dominated by other specific people groups?

(2)(a) What funds are being spent to address issues identified by the NSW Audit Office in its report

'Helpline' handed down in June 2005?(b) What procedures, if any, have the department put in place to improve the recording of

information, quality of risk assessments, and facilitating access to the Helpline?

(3)(a) Is the retained revenue in the form of sales of goods and services considerably lower for the

2005-06 financial year?(b) If so, why?

(4) What is the nature and type of the grants and contributions that will be brought about by the department for the 2005-06 financial year?

(5)(a) Are the proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment considerably lower this

financial year compared to the last financial year?(b) If so, why?

(6)(a) Is the capital grant to Businesslink much less this year than what was budgeted for last year?(b) If so, why?

(7)(a) Is the amount dedicated for expenses for family and individual support much higher this

financial year than last year?(b) If so, why?

Answer— (1) There are several comprehensive strategies in place for working effectively with communities

dominated by other specific people groups.These include the NSW Youth Partnership with Arabic Speaking Communities, the Youth Partnership with Pacific Communities, place projects in Cabramatta and Canterbury-Bankstown and the Aboriginal Child, Youth and Family Strategy. Additional strategies also exist under the Area Assistance Scheme: Capacity Building Project for Communities from the Horn of Africa; Indian Seniors Access Project; and Leadership Development for Khmer Women.While projects developed under the Government's Families First Strategy are universal, this strategy includes a significant investment in supporting Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse families and communities. Families First projects designed specifically for culturally and linguistically diverse communities include the South West Sydney multicultural project, Our Children, Our Culture.

(2)


(a) The funds used to address issues outlined in the Audit Office's Performance Audit on the New South Wales Department of Community Services (DoCS) Helpline will come from existing operational funds and⁄or from the department's capital budget already committed to the department's Information Technology budget.

(b) DoCS has been progressing the Performance Audit's recommendations since it was tabled in early June 2005. Details are available in the department's Annual Report.

(3)(a) Yes.(b) The revenue item sales of goods and services in DoCS accounts arises from the sale of staff

accommodation and associated services to the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC). As a result of the transfer of disability functions from DoCS to DADHC in 2001, the two agencies have shared office facilities at a number of locations. The leases for these sites are largely in the name of DoCS and the agencies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under which DADHC pays DoCS for the assessed cost of DADHC staff housed in DoCS leased space. These payments from DADHC are shown in DoCS accounts as revenue from the sale of goods and services.As DoCS reform and enhancement program takes effect DADHC is progressively relocating its staff from the old DoCS space to DADHC-owned or leased space. As a result the stream of payments between agencies is declining and will decline further leading up to full implementation of the DoCS program in June 2008.

(4) DoCS has budgeted for a total income from grants and contributions in 2005-06 of $7.3 million (Budget Papers 2005-06, Budget Estimates, Budget Paper No. 3 Volume 1, page 4 -12). The major items comprising this total are:

• Fees for the provision of services to adoptive parents - $1.725 million;• Grants for the provision of disaster welfare services under the Community Welfare Act - $2

million;• Grants from other Government agencies for the support of DoCS-led, multi-agency programs

such as the Prevention of Violence Against Women program - $2.3 million;• Recovery of costs incurred by DoCS on behalf of other Government entities - $0.9 million; and• Other miscellaneous income items - $0.4 million.

(5)(a) Yes.(b) Part of the five year DoCS reform and enhancement program included a review and

rationalisation of the agency's real property portfolio, much of which had been held for many years and was no longer required to support current service delivery practices. In formulating the program, estimates were made of the expected time it would take to identify surplus holdings, to prepare these for disposal and to receive the sales proceeds.The annual budget for profits from the sale of non-current assets reflects these timing and value estimates. The budget for 2004-05 was predicated on sale of some large holdings while the lower budget in 2005-06 reflects an assumed slowdown in the rate or value of disposals.

(6)(a) Yes.(b) NSW Businesslink was established in June 2004 as the shared corporate services provider to the

Departments of Housing; Ageing, Disability and Home Care; and Community Services. As part of the establishment of shared services for these three agencies, Businesslink was required to undertake significant capital investment in order to align information technology platforms and networks and to transition systems from previous providers.This capital works program was partly funded by a specific appropriation to DoCS for on-payment as a grant to NSW Businesslink. The initial capital works program was largely completed in the 2004-05 financial year and the lower grant payment in 2005-06 reflects this reduction in capital spend in Businesslink.

(7)(a) Yes.

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(b) Part of the five year DoCS reform and enhancement program includes funding of substantial initiatives in the prevention of, or early intervention in, patterns of family dysfunction and child abuse and neglect in order to prevent escalation of these problems into more serious cases requiring statutory intervention by DoCS. The Government's reform program included a graduated appropriation for this work, commencing at an amount of $7.9 million in 2003-04 and increasing to $48 million per annum in 2007-08 and subsequent years. The budgeted amounts in 2004-05 and 2005-06 were $14.75 million and $30 million respectively.The expenditure of this item in 2004-05 was impacted by longer than expected lead times in establishing optimal systems and programs in early intervention and by the need to increase support for out of home care functions in that year beyond the level originally budgeted. In order to accommodate these two pressures, it was agreed that an amount of $8 million of the early intervention funding would be transferred to the Out-of-Home Care program in 2004-05 with this amount being repaid to the early intervention program in 2005-06.As a result, expenditure on the item for Family and Individual Support under the Prevention and Early Intervention Program was reduced from $14.5 million to $6.5 million in 2004-05 and the same item increased from $30 million to $38 million in 2005-06.

*3453 BUDGET ESTIMATES— COMMUNITY SERVICES—OFFICE OF THE CHILDREN'S GUARDIAN—Revd Dr Moyes asked the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs representing the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—

(1) Is there a review mechanism in place to ensure that the Case File Audit Program and Code of Practice remain appropriate for their designated goals?

(2)(a) Was there any scope for improvement in the procedures implemented in last year's Case File

Audit program?(b) If so, what steps have been taken to ensure that the Case File Audit program increases its

effectiveness?

(3)(a) Was there a cash transfer from the Consolidated Fund to the Office of the Children's Guardian

for the amount of $100,000?(b) If so, why?

Answer— (1) One of the functions of the Children's Guardian is to monitor designated agencies to make sure they

are meeting their responsibilities under the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 (the Act) and the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Regulation 2000 (the Regulation). The Case File Audit Program is one way the Office of the Children's Guardian fulfils this monitoring role.The case file audit program was implemented for the first time in 2004-05. Case file auditors reviewed designated agencies casework practice in four areas:- file content and structure (section 78 of the Act and clause 12 of the Regulation)- plan⁄review content (section 150 of the Act)- participation in case plans and reviews (sections 10 and 12 of the Act and clause 36(5) of the Regulation), and- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander principles (section 13 of the Act).These areas were selected because they are fundamental elements of good casework practice. As indicated above, they are specified in the legislation and designated agencies must comply with them. Compliance audits will be conducted again in 2005-06 and 2006-07.Agency performance is assessed against standards (these standards fulfil the role of a code of practice for out-of-home care providers) published by the Children's Guardian and approved by the Minister.


While the legislative basis ensures that the program remains appropriate to its designated goals, from 2007-08 baseline compliance audits will alternate with targeted audits. Targeted audits will complement our understanding of out-of-home care by focusing on particular groups or issues that emerge from reviewing the baseline compliance audits.

(2)(a) The 2004-05 audit was the first of an ongoing audit program. The focus of the first case file

audit was limited to children on final court orders under the sole parental responsibility of the Minister who were in long-term placements until the ages of 16, 17 or 18 years old so that the instrument and methodology could be trialled. The audit tool and methodology were found to be effective.The implementation of recommendations will be monitored through the Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program and future case file audits.The audit will be enhanced in future years by the expansion of the target group.

(b) Over the next two years the target group will be extended to capture a wider range of children and young persons in out-of-home care.In 2005-06 the target group has been expanded to include children for whom the Minister shares parental responsibility with another person, and also for whom parental responsibility is assigned to the Principal Officer of a designated agency.In 2006-07 it will be expanded to include children on interim or short to medium-term final court orders. This audit should be representative of the total New South Wales out-of-home care population and will provide the baseline to measure improvement in casework practice over time.

(3)(a) In June 2005 the Office of the Children's Guardian received a cash transfer of $100,000 from

the Consolidated Fund.(b) The Office of the Children's Guardian receives cash transfers periodically in each financial year,

up to the limit of its allocation. They are made by Treasury, with instalments timed to match the Office's expenditure commitments. The transfer in June 2005 was the last instalment for that financial year.

*3454 BUDGET ESTIMATES— COMMUNITY SERVICES—COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE—Revd Dr Moyes asked the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs representing the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—

(1) Are there any procedures in place to review the effectiveness of employment screening duties to the Commission?

(2)(a) Are there any cash reimbursements from the Consolidated Fund for the 2005-06 financial year?(b) If not, why not?

Answer— (1) Section 36(1)(f) of the NSW Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 allows the

Commission for Children and Young People to monitor and audit compliance with procedures and standards. The Commission has an active audit program for Working With Children processes. This program was reviewed in 2004-05.

(2) Any appropriation that is unspent as at 30 June is returned to NSW Treasury. Funds not required in the financial year are either not drawn from the Consolidated Fund or are repaid to the Consolidated Fund in the following year. The Commission fully expended its 2004-05 recurrent appropriation. Therefore, there were no cash reimbursements to the Consolidated Fund for the 2005-06 financial year.

*3455 BUDGET ESTIMATES— COMMERCE—RENTAL BOND BOARD—Revd Dr Moyes asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

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Considering the Rental Bond Board estimates its revenue will be $4.1 million more than its expenditure, as outlined in the Budget Papers 2005-2006 (Budget Paper No. 3, Volume 2, page 19-17), how will this profit be spent?

Answer— In the case of the Rental Bond Board, any operating surplus, such as the figure of $4.1 million quoted in the Budget Papers, would result in an increase in the Total Equity held by the Board. The Board holds accumulated operating surpluses that are invested in order to generate revenue in the form of interest.These funds are applied in accordance with the Landlord and Tenant (Rental Bonds) Act 1977 to meet the cost of the Rental Bond Board's operations, payment of interest on bond refunds and also community based programs (e.g. Tenants Advice and Advocacy Program) and projects that benefit the residential tenancy sector.

*3456 BUDGET ESTIMATES— INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS—WORKERS' COMPENSATION SCHEME—Revd Dr Moyes asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

Are measures being taken to reduce the Workers' Compensation Scheme's $1.6 billion deficit?

Answer— Over the past four years the Government has been working hard to improve the WorkCover Scheme to ensure it meets the needs of workers and employers and returns to a position of financial stability and viability.As a result of the Government's 2001 reform legislation opposed by the Opposition and the ongoing effort to improve value for employers and injured workers, the WorkCover balance sheet is at its strongest in over a decade.Costs, delays and disputes have been significantly reduced, injured workers are getting medical and financial support much faster and the scheme is covering its costs.As a result of the Government's hard work, the Premier was recently able to announce an across the board reduction in New South Wales workers compensation premiums and an increase in benefits for workers who suffer serious spinal injuries.This is the first time a premium reduction has been possible since 1996 and it has been done at the same time workers are getting increased benefits.Employers in New South Wales will benefit from a five percent reduction across all WorkCover Industry Classification rates from 31 December 2005.In addition, workers who suffer serious spinal injuries will see permanent impairment benefits increased by five percent.These changes are responsible and affordable.It was reckless premium reductions by a Coalition Government in the early 1990s that saw revenue fall below costs creating a deficit.WorkCover Scheme actuaries, PricewaterhouseCoopers reported to WorkCover on the financial position of the Scheme as at 30 June 2005.A combined focus on better claims management and a strong investment return resulted in another improvement in the overall financial position of the Scheme.However, the most recent valuation has been complicated by changes to international accounting standards regarding claims handling expenses and a new risk margin.These interest rate assumptions and one-off changes to comply with accounting standards are outside the control of the Government, WorkCover and business, and are something we are going to have to live with at the moment.The WorkCover Scheme's deficit at the previous valuation in December 2004 was $1.655 billion. The new valuation, not including claims handling and risk margin, is down to $1.396 billion, continuing the trend that has seen the deficit steadily decrease over the last three years.However, the figure rises to $1.998 billion when the one-off change in calculations is included.


This figure is still considerably less than the June figure of last year of $2.353 billion.This demonstrates that the Government's 2001 reforms and management factors that can be controlled are delivering positive results.Since the Government introduced its reforms, the Scheme deficit has been reduced from $3.23 billion in December 2002 to $1.998 billion in June 2005, representing a saving of over $1.232 billion, even taking into account the one-off change in calculations.In contrast to the current healthy state of the Scheme, actuaries previously concluded that without the Government's reforms, the deficit would, by June 2007, have reached a staggering $6 billion.Instead, the deficit in real terms is continuing to fall, premiums have not increased but rather have recently been cut, and benefits have been enhanced.Opening the scheme to further competition will continue to create greater efficiencies and improve services to employers and injured workers.We will continue to ensure that these changes do not introduce instability. We will not repeat the mistakes of the past.The New South Wales workers compensation scheme provides the most comprehensive suite of benefits in the nation, including weekly income support; lump sums for permanent impairment and pain and suffering; payment of medical bills; provision of legal assistance to pursue a claim; and intensive rehabilitation assistance.New South Wales also provides incentives for employers to hire injured workers.In New South Wales, an injured worker has an ongoing entitlement to the benefits available under the statutory scheme until they are fit to return to work or they retire. WorkCover assists with vocational rehabilitation, including formal retraining for workers who cannot return to their previous jobs.As evident by the hard work undertaken in recent years, the Government is committed to further reducing the Scheme deficit and ensuring the long term financial viability of the Scheme.

*3457 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PREMIER—FUNDING AND RESOURCES—Revd Dr Moyes asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, Treasurer, and Minister for Citizenship—

(1)(a) What Greenhouse gas initiatives are being pursued with the $6 million set aside for the NSW

Greenhouse Office?(b) How will the construction of the $2 billion desalination plant at Kurnell affect the state's total

emission levels?(c) Is there an estimated figure as to the total emissions expected from the future plant?

(2)(a) How many full-time legislative drafters does the office have?(b) In what ways is the office planning to provide greater and timelier drafting resources to

members of Parliament?(c) Is the office planning on budgeting for more drafting staff to meet this need?

(3)(a) What rate of the Independent Commission Against Corruption's recommended prosecutions

actually make it to trial?(b) How many of these result in a successful prosecution?

(4)(a) Were costs recovered from all elections for local government, trade union, registered clubs and

ballots for enterprise that the Electoral Office conducted?(b) If not, which bodies were costs not recovered from?

(5) At current levels of funding, does the State Electoral Office have enough time to, by its own estimates, adequately prepare for a rapidly called by-election?

(6) What resources are allocated for dispute resolution on election days?

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Answer— (1)

(a) The recently released NSW Greenhouse Plan contains details of all initiatives that the Government is implementing to reduce emissions and avoid dangerous climate change.$24 million ($6 million a year for four years) has been allocated to implement the following programs:- $10 million over four years for the Climate Action Grants Program grants to promote the adoption of emission reduction or adaptation technologies in waste, industrial processes, transport, forestry and land use sectors.- $7.5 million over four years for a new Climate Change Awareness Program, to raise awareness about the causes and risks of climate change, and the ways in which individuals can reduce their emissions, plan for the future, and adapt to inevitable change.- $2 million over four years for a new Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Research Program, to improve our knowledge about the likely impacts of climate change on bushfires, water availability, flooding, biodiversity and other environmental impacts in New South Wales.- $2 million over four years for a new Climate Change Adaptation Capacity Building Program. Projects under this program will include a package of initiatives aimed at assisting farmers to understand and adapt to the likely impacts of climate change in their local area.- Approximately $2.3 million for a new Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Projects Program. This will include funding for studies and projects on innovation, carbon sequestration, emissions trading and rating the greenhouse emissions of heavy vehicles.Further details of these programs are available in the NSW Greenhouse Plan, available at www.greenhouseinfo.nsw.gov.au.

(b)

and (c) According to Sydney Water's Environmental Assessment of the desalination plant, the 125ML per day plant would emit approximately 240,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases per year if operated continuously and if powered using electricity from the New South Wales grid. The Government has yet to make the final decision as to how the plant will be operated but has indicated that the plant is not expected to operate continuously and that its operation will be linked to the amount of water available in dams.The Government has also announced that up to $100 million will be set aside to offset at least 50 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions of the desalination plant. This will be achieved through options such as gas fired electricity, renewable energy resources such as wind power, through planting trees and or purchasing other forms of abatement. The substantial investment in greenhouse gas reduction strategies will effectively cut emissions from the plant's energy use by 50 per cent, or equivalent to the emissions of options such as waste water recycling.Given uncertainty about future rainfall levels and the frequency, intensity and duration of droughts, it is not possible at this stage to predict the plant's total greenhouse emissions over its life.

(2)(a) to (c) The Parliamentary Counsel's Office currently employs 20 full-time legislative drafters.

The provision of drafting services to non-Government Members of Parliament is provided in accordance with arrangements approved by the previous Coalition Government and continued by the current Labor Government. These arrangements are set out in the Manual for the Drafting of Non-Government Legislation which is available on the Parliamentary Counsel's Office corporate website www.pco.nsw.gov.au. The Office's budget is determined as part of the Government's annual budget process.

(3)(a) and (b) The ICAC Annual Report publishes in the appendices the number of prosecutions and

disciplinary actions arising from ICAC investigations. The Annual Report is available on the ICAC website http:⁄⁄www.icac.nsw.gov.au.

(4)(a) and (b) It is the policy of the State Electoral Office to recover all costs for non-parliamentary

elections.


(5) The State Electoral Office provides an efficient and professional service in the conduct of parliamentary elections on a timely basis.

(6) The State Electoral Office Commissioner and Manager, Elections are responsible for managing disputes arising on polling days.

*3458 BUDGET ESTIMATES— GAMING AND RACING—EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES—Revd Dr Moyes asked the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources representing the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for the Central Coast—

(1) Are there any measures in place to check whether the implementation of recommendations from the NSW Summit on Alcohol Abuse have been effective in bringing about the intended changes?

(2)(a) Were there any cash reimbursements from the Consolidated Fund Entity in the 2005-06

financial year?(b) If not, why not?

(3) What effort is being made to ensure that regional and rural Australia are broadcast racing programs of the same content and calibre as those offered for urban Australia?

(4) What measures are in place to ensure that those that are affected by legislation involving the racing industry are notified of any changes or developments in legislation in a prompt fashion?

(5) What was the level of public involvement in relation to discussion of amendments to the Racing Industry Participants Advisory Committee, particularly in relation to the appointment of a consumer representative?

Answer— (1) This question should be directed to the Honourable John Hatzistergos MLC, Minister for Health, as

the Minister responsible for coordinating implementation of the Government's commitments from the NSW Summit on Alcohol Abuse.

(2)(a) No.(b) Cash reimbursements from the Consolidated Fund Entity were for Superannuation Guarantee

Levy payments made by the department on behalf of its staff. This process changed for the 2005-06 financial year with the department now having funding for this purpose included in its Consolidated Fund Recurrent Allocation. The change applied to all Budget dependent agencies from the 2005-06 financial year.

(3) The arrangements for the broadcasting of racing are a private commercial matter and the parties involved in this activity are independent of Government direction on such matters.Nevertheless, the Government is most concerned that the long running racing telecast dispute between TVN and the Tabcorp owned Sky Channel has led to telecasts of Sydney metropolitan and Victorian thoroughbred race meetings being withdrawn from Austar, thereby depriving many racing enthusiasts in rural areas access to the coverage.In an attempt to have a comprehensive racing telecast service restored across the State, during August 2005 the Minister for Gaming and Racing announced that the Government would be prepared to pay for an independent mediator to help resolve the dispute.TVN and Sky Channel expressed support for the Government's proposal and on 30 August 2005 representatives from both organisations met with the Minister for Gaming and Racing to further the mediation process. At the invitation of the Minister for Gaming and Racing, the Victorian Racing Minister, the Honourable John Pandazopoulos, also attended the meeting.To date the mediation has not commenced as both parties have been endeavouring to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement through negotiation, which I am advised is still continuing.The Government's offer to facilitate mediation stands should the current negotiations prove unsuccessful. The Government will continue to strongly press for the restoration of a full racing telecast service throughout the State at the earliest opportunity.

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(4) In respect of substantive legislative proposals, discussion papers and⁄or review reports are released and submissions are invited from the public and interested parties. In addition, major stakeholders are formally invited to make submissions.Legislative proposals are tabled in the Parliament where they enter the public domain. Once legislation is passed details of commencement are published in the Government Gazette.In respect of subordinate legislation, the provisions of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989 required the preparation and circulation of regulatory impact statements and public notification of an intention to make a principal statutory rule or regulation. At the same time submissions are invited from the public and interested parties and major stakeholders are consulted.Once made, regulations are published in the Government Gazette.In addition, new legislation is featured in the "What's New" page of the Department of Gaming and Racing's website and may also feature in a Departmental Liquor and Gaming bulletin.Details of any legislative change are routinely provided to the relevant controlling bodies of racing which in turn convey, as appropriate, the information in industry publications.

(5) The public and interested parties were invited by notices in the press on 7 and 8 July 2001 and in the August 2001 issue of the RacingNSW periodical to make submissions in respect of the five year review of the Thoroughbred Racing Board Act 1996. Twenty two submissions were received.The review report was tabled in the Parliament during June 2002, when it entered the public domain.The review report acknowledged submissions in respect of the RIPAC issue and provided reasoning in support of a recommendation for change of the appointment process for the consumer representative.On 12 March 2004 the Thoroughbred Racing Legislation Amendment Bill 2004 was read for the second time in the Legislative Assembly. The Bill was then debated in that place on 17 March 2004 and later in the Legislative Council on 31 March 2004. It should be noted that the second reading speech in both places specifically referred to the amended appointment process for the consumer representative on RIPAC.

*3459 HEALTH—FLUORIDE AND SKELETAL FLUOROSIS—Dr Chesterfield-Evans asked the Minister for Health—

(1)(a) Have any other studies, excluding the study by the WHO, indicate that skeletal fluorosis occurs

at levels exceeding 1.5mg⁄l?(b) If so, at what level does it occur?(c) If so, what studies are they?(d) Does the department consider these studies important?

(2) How often has the level of 1.5mg⁄l exceeded in New South Wales water supplies? Please give specifics of times, dates and levels.

(3)(a) Is the study on children's oral health in the Blue Mountains that you refer to available and able

to be provided?(b) If not, when will it be available?

(4)(a) Will the results of the Adult Oral Health study be available?(b) If so, when?

Answer— The Minister for Health advises me:(1) (a) to (d) I am advised by NSW Health that skeletal fluorosis is associated with chronic exposures of

over 10 mg of fluoride per day for at least 10 years. These cases maybe associated with industrial exposures or with unusually high fluoride levels in drinking water. Kaminsky et al 1990 reported that there was no evidence of skeletal fluorosis in water fluoride concentrations of lower than 4 mg⁄L.


Skeletal fluorosis has not been a health issue in the United States, UK or Ireland even though for many generations there were many communities drinking water fluoridated at 1 mg⁄L (Whitford 1996). In Australia there has been no reported case of skeletal fluorosis due to water fluoridation at 1 mg⁄L.

(2) I am advised that results from January 2001 to November 2005 show that of more than 8000 samples tested, there were 26 occasions (or 0.3%) where fluoride exceeded 1.5 mg⁄L. Six of these occasions relate to water supply systems that are not artificially fluoridated, but have naturally high fluoride concentration in their drinking water.On most occasions in the fluoridated systems, the elevation in fluoride levels lasted less than 24 hours. In some cases the duration was as short as one to two hours.

(3) (a) and (b) I am advised that results of this study are available from the University of Sydney. Copies of the relevant thesis and abstracts are also available from either the University of Sydney or the Centre for Oral Health Strategy, New South Wales.

(4) (a) and (b) I am advised that results of the National Survey of Adult Oral Health are expected to be available by the end of 2007.

REFERENCESKaminsky LS, Mahoney MC, Leach J, Melius J, Miller MJ (1990). Fluoride: benefits and risks of exposure. Critical reviews in oral biology and medicine; 1:261‑281.Whitford GM.(1996). The metabolism and toxicity of fluoride, 2nd rev. Ed.Monographs in Oral Science, vol. 16. Basel, Switzerland: Karger

*3460 DISABILITY SERVICES—WAITING LISTS FOR D A D H C ACCOMMODATION—Dr Chesterfield-Evans asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) Are waiting lists kept for the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care accommodation as discussed in the Budgets Estimates of 22 September 2005?

(2)(a) What is the estimated demand for such accommodation?(b) What is the estimate based on?

Answer— (1) No.(2) (a) and (b) The Department for Ageing, Disability and Home Care maintains a record of the numbers

of requests for service but this does not constitute a waiting list.

*3461 HEALTH—INFORMATION ON COST EFFECTIVENESS OF INTENSIVE CARE UNITS—Dr Chesterfield-Evans asked the Minister for Health—

(1)(a) Are performance figures available from New South Wales intensive care units?(b) If so, what are they?

(2)(a) What are the ages by categories of patients entering intensive care units?(b) What is the mean age of those entering intensive care units after elective surgery?(c) What is the mean age of those entering intensive care units as emergency admissions?

(3)(a) Is there a procedure for admission to intensive care units?(b) If not, why not?(c) If so, what is it?

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(d) If so, is it universal for all intensive care units of the same categories?

Answer— (1) I am advised that the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS) maintains a

national intensive care patient database which provides intensive care units with comparative information.

(2) I am advised that there are three distinct classifications of Intensive Care related to the patients age:

• Neonatal Intensive Care providing care for pre-term and term infants• Paediatric Intensive Care providing care for children from term to 16 years of age• Adult Intensive Care providing care for patients older than 16 years with the mean age of adults

being 60.85 years (2003).In 2003:

• 48.65% of admissions were elective admissions. The mean age for this group from the Health Information Exchange database (2003-04) was 57.7 years.

• 51.35% of admissions were emergency admissions. The mean age for this group from the Health Information Exchange database (2003-04) was 58.3 years.

(3) I am advised that a majority of Intensive Care Units do have a formal admission procedure which outlines the consultation, assessment, evaluation and decision making process for each patient considered for admission.Each individual Intensive Care Unit initially developed admission procedures, which, through effective networking between the Units, have become a standard of practice across Area Health Services. The NSW Intensive Care Coordination and Monitoring Unit have established a Statewide repository for evidence based best practice guidelines in intensive care, thereby facilitating a universal approach to the provision of intensive care.

*3462 HEALTH—COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF INTENSIVE CARE UNITS—Dr Chesterfield-Evans asked the Minister for Health—

(1)(a) Have studies been conducted of the effectiveness of New South Wales intensive care units?(b) If so, what are they?(c) If so, are they able to be provided?

(2) Are details of the ongoing studies at St George and Liverpool Hospitals in terms of their research question, their budgets and their supervisors able to be provided?

(3) What is the cost-effectiveness of New South Wales intensive care units in terms of quality-adjusted life years achieved?

Answer— (1) I am advised that between 1996 to 2000 several studies were undertaken on the effectiveness of New

South Wales Intensive Care Units. These include: (a) Previous health status on the outcome of intensive care;(b) Long-term outcomes of intensive care both psychosocial and cost impact;(c) Outcomes of cardiac arrest;(d) Comparisons between intensive care in Sydney and the United Kingdom;

A reference list of literature is set out here under:"Long Term Outcome of Intensive Care: How well are the survivors?" P Nair and T Jacques. (Invited Speaker) Anaesthesia, Pain, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine. Editor: A Gullo. Publisher: Springer. Vol 15, p 953‑965. November 2000."Long term Outcome of Intensive Care ‑ Quality of Life." G McIlveen, T Jacques, K Southan, R Brooks, K Daffurn. Australian and New Zealand Scientific Meeting in Intensive Care, Brisbane, 1995. (Supported by Hospital Auxiliary grant.)"Long term Outcome of Intensive Care: Physical and Psychosocial Impact." T Jacques, G McIlveen, R Brooks, K Daffurn. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Vol 24, No 2, p 267. 1996


"Australasian Outcome of Cardiac Arrest." T Jacques, R Herkes, T Churches. 21st Australian and New Zealand Scientific Meeting on Intensive Care Melbourne, 1996."A Comparison of London and Sydney Intensive Care." I Mitchell, F Lamb, E Bennett (1998).St George's Hospital London, UK) and D Bihari, T Jacques, (Intensive Care, The St George Hospital, Sydney, Australia). 21st Australian and New Zealand Scientific Meeting on Intensive Care, Melbourne, 1996."Validation of Health Status Instruments for Intensive Care." T Jacques, K Southan, S Lee, R Brooks. 21st Australian and New Zealand Scientific Meeting on Intensive Care, Melbourne, 1996. (Supported by NSWHD outcomes grant.)"The Influence of Previous Health Status on Outcome of Intensive Care." K Southan, S Lee, R Brooks, T Jacques. 21st Australian and New Zealand Scientific Meeting on Intensive Care, Melbourne, 1996."Long term Outcome of Intensive Care ‑ the Psychosocial and Cost Impact on Carers." P Verrender, S Robson, K Southan, S Lee, T Jacques. 21st Australian and New Zealand Scientific Meeting on Intensive Care, Melbourne, 1996."Outcome from Severe Combined Acute Respiratory and Renal Failure." P Nair, K Southan, T Jacques and D Bihari. November 1998.Benchmarking Quality in Intensive Care - ANZICS Adult Patient Database, Report for NSW for financial years 2000⁄01, 2001⁄02, 2002⁄03, A. Burrell, et al., Intensive Care Coordination and Monitoring Unit, NSW, 2005.(2) I am advised that the series of studies undertaken at St George and Liverpool Hospitals were completed in 2000.The Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS) has been collecting data relating to intensive care activity, resource utilisation and patient outcomes from across Australasia since 1999. The level of analysis of this data is becoming progressively more sophisticated to enable the relationship between cost-effectiveness and patient outcomes to be explored. This information is circulated throughout the health system to facilitate benchmarking of intensive care services at Area Health Service, State, National and International levels.The information provided by ANZICS is used by NSW Health, the Intensive Care Taskforce and Area Health Services to inform planning priorities for the development of Intensive Care services. This information is available from ANZICS on request.Information regarding the research questions being applied to the data, the operating budget and managerial framework can be obtained from the ANZICS Patient Database Management Committee.(3) I am advised that information regarding quality-adjusted life years is not currently available, however, the ANZICS Patient Database Management Committee has indicated that this information is within the scope of the data analysis to be performed as the patient database is developed.

*3463 HEALTH—DUST OFF—Dr Chesterfield-Evans asked the Minister for Health—

(1) Is the aerosol 'Dust Off' known for being a drug of abuse?(2)

(a) Is this product dangerous because of its solvent?(b) If so, will this product be banned?(c) If this product is not banned, will it be required to have the solvent changed?

Answer— (1) I am advised that the Department of Health has not been made aware of any instance of Dust-Off

being used as a drug of abuse in New South Wales.(2)

(a) New South Wales Health has noted the use of inhalants in the 2004 National Drug Strategy Household Survey. The inhalation of any substance such as Dust-Off is dangerous because of the variety of chemicals contained.

(b) and (c) New South Wales Health will review the need for further initiatives including the issue of compressed air dusters in line with the National Directives on Inhalant Abuse. This strategy

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is currently being developed through the National Inhalant Abuse Taskforce of the Inter Governmental Committee on Drugs.New South Wales Health participates in the Expert Advisory Group for di@yll (Drug Information at Your Local Library). A component of this initiative is a website which includes a fact sheet about inhalants that is available online at www.diayll.sl.nsw.gov.au

*3464 PREMIER—INFORMATION MANAGEMENT—Dr Chesterfield-Evans asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, Treasurer, and Minister for Citizenship—

(1)(a) When are manual systems used for information management in government?(b) How are they traced through computer database searches?

(2) Does the Premier's office have access to what information management systems are in use in the agencies which were excluded in the answer to Question No. 2324 given on 18 October 2005?

(3) If so, what information management systems are in use?(4) Are efforts been made to coordinate an information management strategy?(5) Are efforts been made to have a coordinated or uniform system?

Answer— I am advised that:(1)

(a) Manual systems are used where they are appropriate to the business needs of an agency, for example when information is in a hard-copy, non-standardised format.

(b) Individual agencies determine how individual record types are captured and maintained in packaged, or custom-built control systems.

(2) No.(3) Most agencies would be using one of the systems already identified in the answer provided on 18

October 2005.(4) Yes. The State Records Act 1998 requires agencies to have a records management program in place.

State Records provides advice and assistance to agencies in establishing their program.The Government Software Application System contract provides an optimum selection of information management systems to enable agencies to select a product that meets their requirements and information holdings.

*3465 PORTS AND WATERWAYS—SOFTWARE AT BOTANY—Dr Chesterfield-Evans asked the Minister for Ports and Waterways—

Which software company or companies were the suppliers and developers of the software that was involved in the delays at Port Botany?

Answer— I am advised:The delays at Port Botany were related to the introduction of the Integrated Cargo System (ICS) by the Australian Customs Service on 12 October 2005.This gross bureaucratic bungling by the Federal Government could not have occurred at a worse time than the Christmas trade peak.Details of the software company or companies which developed and supplied the ICS are a matter for the Australian Customs Service and the Federal Government.For businesses materially affected, I am advised the Australian Customs Service would consider claims for compensation on a case-by-case basis. The ACS Complaints Unit can be contacted on 1800 228 227.


*3466 TRANSPORT—SEAT BELTS IN SCHOOL BUSES—Dr Chesterfield-Evans asked the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

(1) Did the Western Australian Government run a recent campaign to publicise its decision to introduce seat belts in school buses?

(2)(a) Will New South Wales consider introducing seat belts in school buses?(b) If not, why not?(c) If so, will seat belts be introduced?(d) If not, why not?(e) If so, when and in what circumstances or stages?

Answer— I am advised:(1) Yes.(2)

(a) The Final Report on Seat Belts on School Buses prepared by the Independent Transport Safety and Reliability Regulator (ITSRR) was released in October 2004.Following the release of ITSRR's report, I recommended a national approach to the issues raised within the report. Subsequently, the Australian Transport Council (ATC) endorsed the proposal to develop national guideline for risk assessment of school bus routes.The Australian Passenger Transport Group has developed these National Guidelines.The Guidelines are based on the Queensland model (which is currently operating) which reflects the varying degrees of risk that may be encountered by school bus services. Three broad operating environments were created. In Queensland policies and regulations were developed relative to the risks and vehicle requirements of each of these environments.The Guidelines are intended to be a strategic document so that each jurisdiction can adapt policy measures that are considered suitable for their areas of responsibility relative to its risk. This will ensure that initiatives target those areas where they are likely to be of the highest benefit.The Guidelines do not prescribe the interventions or initiatives that jurisdictions should implement to address school bus safety but rather provide the means for jurisdictions to implement their own policies within a nationally consistent framework. These could include many solutions, however these will ultimately be a matter for each jurisdiction.The Ministry of Transport has briefed parent groups on this proposal and they have indicated their support for the initiative.The draft Guidelines were endorsed by the Standing Committee on Transport and submitted to the ATC for consideration at its 18 November, 2005 meeting where Ministers approved the voluntary National Guidelines for Risk Assessment of School Bus Routes.

(b)

to (d) The National Guidelines approved by the ATC on 18 November 2005 do not prescribe the interventions or initiatives that jurisdictions should implement to address school bus safety but rather provide the means for jurisdictions to implement their own policies within a nationally consistent framework. These could include many solutions, however these will ultimately be a matter for each jurisdiction.The NSW Ministry of Transport will be shortly reviewing how the National Risk Framework will be established in New South Wales, including identifying the three operating environments.

(e) The Ministry of Transport will work with the Roads and Traffic Authority to assess school bus routes in relation to the operating environments available under the National Guidelines.

*3467 HEALTH—PSYCHOLOGISTS IN N S W HEALTH SYSTEM—Dr Chesterfield-Evans asked the Minister for Health—

(1) Are the latest figures for the numbers of psychologists in the NSW Health system only for 2002-2003?

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(2) Are more recent figures available?(3) In certain cases are clinical psychologists able to do work similar to psychiatrists?(4) Is an effort being made to quantify this important human resource?(5) is there a need for clinical psychologists to complete work similar to psychiatrists?

Answer— The Minister for Health advises me:(1) and (2) I am advised that the 2003 profile of the New South Wales Psychologist labour force is currently available on the NSW Health website and it is anticipated that the 2004 report will be available in April 2006.In addition, I am advised that the Department of Health routinely collects figures on the number of salaried health employees by award classification. These figures are expressed as Full Time Equivalent by financial year. These figures exclude psychologists and clinical psychologists paid on a sessional basis not captured through a Health Services payroll. The latest figures available, from the Health Information Exchange, for psychologists and clinical psychologists is June 2005.(3) to (5) I am advised by the NSW Department of Health that in broad terms, psychologists and psychiatrists perform different, but complementary, roles within public sector mental health services. Psychiatrists have medical training and adopt a psychosocial approach to the management and care of people with mental illness. Due to the nature of psychiatrist training and experience and knowledge of the hospital and health sectors, psychiatrists generally provide clinical leadership to multidisciplinary teams, which include psychologists.Rather than psychiatrists and psychologists doing the same work, it is preferable that they work as a team in order to achieve the greatest efficiencies based on individual skills mix. In the private sector, there is great demand for clinical skills relevant to the management and care of the high prevalence disorders of anxiety and depression, which clinical psychologists could provide. In 2004 the NSW Department of Health commissioned a review of the current status and future directions of the clinical psychology workforce. The final report from this review titled Towards a More Effective and Efficient Mental Health Service is available on the Australian Psychological Society website www.psychology.org.au.

*3468 HEALTH—AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGY SOCIETY REPORT—Dr Chesterfield-Evans asked the Minister for Health—

(1) Will the department receive a response to the document from the Australian Psychology Society, Towards a More Effective and Efficient Mental Health Service in NSW?

(2) If so, when?

Answer— (1) and (2) The wording of the honourable member's question is ambiguous and any interpretation of the

question would be subjective. I suggest the honourable member provide further clarification if a response to this issue is still required.

*3469 ROADS—GRAFTON BRIDGE—Dr Chesterfield-Evans asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

(1) Is there a timetable or money for the maintenance of Grafton Bridge?(2) If so, when will it be painted?(3) If so, what is the timetable for its maintenance?(4) If not, what is the timetable for its replacement?(5) If not, when is it anticipated that it will become unsafe to use?

Answer— (1) to (5) The Grafton Bridge is owned by the Rail Corporation and as such is best directed to the

Minister for Transport.


*3470 ROADS—ENFORCEMENT OF WORK ZONE SPEED LIMITS—Dr Chesterfield-Evans asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

(1) Was a road worker killed on 5 May on Qantas Drive?(2) Was this accident contributed to excessive speed and by the non-enforcement of Work Zone Speed

Limits in New South Wales?(3) Does the signage around work zones in New South Wales state that speed limits are enforceable?(4)

(a) Have Work Zone speed limits in New South Wales ever been enforced?(b) If so, when and where?

(5) Will it be ensured that Work Zone speed limits are enforced?(6) Did the Pedestrian Council write to the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) about this matter on 12

May 2005, but have not received a reply by today, 8 November 2005?(7) Will the RTA be required to answer its correspondence in a timely manner?

Answer— (1) I am advised that on or about 14 October an Abigroup Maintenance worker was tragically killed on

Qantas Drive.(2) I am advised that the answer is no.(3) I am advised that the answer is yes.(4) and (5) Enforcement of speed limits is a matter for the NSW Police.(6) and (7) A response will be sent shortly.

*3471 YOUTH—L'ORANGE REVIEW—Ms Cusack asked the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs representing the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—

(1) Will the L'Orange Review of the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 and the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 be released?

(2) What are the recommendations of the review?

Answer— (1) and (2) The Report of the Review of the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 was

tabled in Parliament on 15 November 2005.A copy is available on the Commission for Children and Young People's website - www.kids.nsw.gov.au.


*3472 PREMIER—RETURN FLIGHT FROM SYDNEY TO NOWRA—Mr Gay asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, Treasurer, and Minister for Citizenship—

(1) Did the Premier take a return flight from Sydney to Nowra (HMAS Albatross) on Wednesday 19 October 2005?

(2) If so, what was the purpose of the flight?(3) Are flight itineraries available and able to be provided?(4)

(a) What were the towns and regions visited on this trip?(b) What was the amount of time spent in each of these locations?

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(c) What was the purpose for visiting each of these locations?(d) What was the purpose for meetings held in each of these locations?(e) What are the names of all persons and organisations in which meetings were held?

Answer— The Premier is required to travel extensively in performing his roles and responsibilities.The Premier undertook a visit to Nowra in October 2005.Travel by the Premier and Ministers is governed by the guidelines contained in the Ministers Office Administration Handbook.Travel is determined on the basis of value to the tax-payer and public sector development and is always undertaken for official business on behalf of the Government of New South Wales.

*3473 PLANNING—PRIVATE FINANCING AND OPERATION CONTRACT FOR PROPOSED DESALINATION PLANT—Ms Hale asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

(1)(a) Has a contract or draft contract for the proposed private financing and operation of the proposed

desalination plant been prepared?(b) If so, will the draft contract or the contract be tabled?

(2)(a) Will the desalination plant contract exclude a requirement that a certain percentage of Sydney's

water supply must be drawn from the desalination plant, notwithstanding the availability of other sources of water?

(b) Will the desalination plant contract exclude clauses that require that the plant will have to operate continuously, whether or not its water is needed?

(c) Will the desalination plant contract exclude clauses that prevent Government or other entity from investing in waste water recycling facilities in the area controlled by Sydney Water?

(3)(a) What are the monthly estimations of the water levels in Warragamba and Woronora dams in

percentage terms for the last six months?(b) What were the dates of these measurements?

(4)(a) Are plans for a privately-funded desalination plant been reconsidered?(b) If not, why not?

Answer— These questions relate to contractual arrangements for the proposed Desalination Plant for Sydney or operational matters concerning the management of Sydney dams. It is appropriate that they be referred to the Minister for Utilities, the Honourable Carl Scully MP.


*3474 PREMIER—RENOVATION AND RELOCATION OF MINISTERIAL OFFICES—Mrs Forsythe asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, Treasurer, and Minister for Citizenship—

(1)(a) Have any Ministerial offices been renovated since 1 July 2005?(b) If so, which?


(c) If so, what was the total cost, including materials, labour and other costs, by the Ministerial office of the renovation?

(2)(a) Have any Ministerial offices been relocated since 1 July 2005?(b) If so, which?(c) If so, what was the total cost of the relocation by the Ministerial office?

Answer— I am advised:The Government's reforms in office accommodation management have saved $570 million in rentals since 1996 with the average space use for each public servant reducing from 24 square meters under the Coalition to 17.73 square meters in 2003 under the present Government.Accommodation costs are now $123 million less per year than they would have been if space use had continued at its pre-1995 level. Since 1995, the real cost per person for Government office accommodation has been cut by over 45 per cent.Ministers offices have been relocated to GMT as leases elsewhere have expired, or in concert with CBD accommodation planning. Of the 21 Ministers, 18 have their offices in GMT and 3 Ministers are accommodated in leased offices elsewhere in the CBD in reasonable proximity to GMT.The centralisation of Ministers offices in GMT has allowed for improved security measures to be developed and has reduced the physical obstacles to consultation and joint activities between Ministers and their staff.

*3475 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—RESTRICTED N S W GAME HUNTING LICENCES—Ms Rhiannon asked the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

(1) How many holders of a Restricted NSW Game Hunting Licence were there as of 31 October 2005?(2)

(a) Have any penalties been issued under the Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002?(b) If so, how many have been issued?

(3)(a) Have any Restricted NSW Game Hunting Licence holders lost their licence as a result of

incurring a penalty?(b) If so, how many?

(4)(a) Will any State Forests be opened for people who hold a Restricted NSW Game Hunting

Licence?(b) If so, what?(c) In the State Forests that will be opened, how will the area where they can shoot be designated to

shooters, visitors and workers of the State Forest?

(5) What public lands has the Game Council recommended for gazettal?(6) What research and conservation projects on rural lands have been funded by the Game Council in

order to effectively manage game special and the control of feral animals?

Answer— (1) Nil.(2) (a) and (b) No.(3) (a) and (b) No.(4) (a) and (b) The Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002 provides for the declaration of Public Land

for use by responsible licensed hunters.Game Council NSW and Forests NSW are working together to determine suitable areas. This involves a rigorous process to ensure public safety is paramount.

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No Forest NSW land has been formally proposed for declaration to date.(c) Licensed hunters will only be able to apply to hunt on areas of declared State forest that are identified for this purpose. Forestry operations and other land uses may further restrict hunting activities within declared forests.

(5) No areas have been declared yet, all declarations will be advertised 30 days in advance in a State-wide and local publication.

(6) Licensed hunters, co-ordinated by the Game Council, are playing a valuable role in helping community-based working groups control feral animal populations on the mid north coast and in the Illawarra regions.Game Council licensed hunters are assisting the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre in its efforts to develop a broader surveillance capacity for Avian Influenza. Licensed hunters are also providing samples from game animals for disease surveillance.

*3476 ROADS—ANZAC BRIDGE RECONFIGURATION PROJECT—Ms Rhiannon asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

(1) Did Les Wielinga, Director Motorways, in a memorandum dated 15 October 2004 entitled Anzac Bridge Reconfiguration Project and marked urgent to Mike Hannon, contain a recommendation that stated funding of $20.5 million be allocated for the widening of the Anzac Bridge from the State Development Program"?

(2) What is the State Development Program?(3) What are the terms of reference for allocating funding from this program?(4)

(a) Was the funding allocated from the State Development Program as requested by Mr Wielinga?(b) If not, where did the funding for this upgrade come from?

(5) As the Anzac Bridge Reconfiguration Project is designed to improve traffic flow into and out of the Cross City Tunnel, did the Cross City Tunnel Consortium make any financial contribution to this project?

Answer— (1) Yes.(2) The State Development Program is the Roads and Traffic Authority's current and forward program of

works to develop the State's road network. The program is a management tool for planning and budgeting for projects within available funds, gaining annual Government budget approval, and for managing the implementation of an annual program of development projects across the State. It provides a systematic process for monitoring and managing the implementation of projects against planned scope, milestones and expenditure.

(3) Funding is allocated within the State Network Development Program on the following basis. (a) Identified current future road network needs, traffic levels of service and road safety criteria.(b) Government policies and priorities to support economic growth and investment, keep pace with

urban development and to meet the requirements of rural and regional communities.(c) Contractual commitments from previous program years.(d) Economic and financial analysis and management to balance the need to support economic

growth with care for the environment.(e) Community and customer attitudes and needs.

(4) Yes.(5) Yes. Part of the work to create a fourth westbound land on the Anzac Bridge and its approaches

involved provision of a fourth land on the Western Distributor Market Street viaduct over Harris Street. This work, costing $1.68 million, was undertaken by the CrossCity Motorway at no cost to the Roads and Traffic Authority.

*3477 HEALTH—GREATER SOUTHERN AREA HEALTH SERVICE—Mrs Forsythe asked the Minister for Health—


(1) How many creditors of the Greater Southern Area Health Service are owed funds for a period greater than: (a) 30 days?(b) 45 days?

(2) What is the total amount owed for Question (1) (a) and (b) above?(3) On the day prior to the appointment of an external advisor to manage the Greater Southern Area

Health Service payment system, how many creditors were awaiting payments greater than: (a) 30 days?(b) 35 days?

(4) What is the total amount owed for Question (3) (a) and (b) above?

Answer— (1) and (2) All businesses have creditors at any point in time. It is important to note that the level of outstanding creditors fluctuates daily based on the supply and payment of goods and services during the course of any given year.(3) and (4) I am advised by the Area Health Service that the number of creditors awaiting payments on the day prior to the appointment of an external advisor was not measured. This report is produced routinely on the last day of each month.The total amount owed to creditors over 30 days was also not measured on the day prior to the appointment of an external advisor and this information cannot be obtained retrospectively. The total amount owed for amounts over 35 days is not kept by the Health Service.

*3478 EDUCATION AND TRAINING—FUNDING FOR NON-GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS—Revd Mr Nile asked the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Education and Training—

(1) Is funding for non-government schools calculated on a per capita grants basis?(2) Are calculations based on "a percentage of the average per capita cost to the State of educating

children at government schools"?(3) Is this percentage the 25% specified in the Education Act 1990?(4)

(a) Has this figure remained unchanged for several years?(b) If so, why?

(5) Since the aforementioned 25% benchmark was introduced, has non-government school attendance risen to around 33% of all New South Wales students?

(6) Are non-government schools now shouldering a large proportion of educational costs in New South Wales?

(7) Will the existing provisions for non-government school funding be reviewed in light of these changes?

Answer— (1) Yes.(2) Yes.(3) Yes.(4)

(a) Yes.(b) A bill to amend the relevant section of the Education Act has not been introduced.

(5) In 2004, 32.8 per cent of students in New South Wales were enrolled in non-government schools.(6) All schools face costs that relate directly to the number of students enrolled. The educational costs

born by non-government schools therefore vary according to their enrolment levels. They also vary according to the range of subjects and resources they choose to provide. Overall, the government school sector faces higher costs because it enrols comparatively more students with special needs and provides schooling for populations in remote and isolated areas of the State.

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(7) The Government has no plans to change the 25 per cent specified in the Education Act 1990.

*3479 PLANNING—GEORGES RIVER DEGRADATION—Ms Hale asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

(1)(a) Were conditions placed on the proponent of the Macquarie Goodman M5 Industrial Park to

protect the river bank of the adjacent Georges River?(b) If so, what?(c) If not, why not?

(2)(a) Do the stormwater pipes from the Macquarie Goodman Industrial Park flow directly into the

Georges River?(b) If so, has the outflow caused erosion on the banks of the Georges River?

(3) Has there been any correspondence between the Department of Planning and Liverpool Council regarding possible breaches of consent relating to environmental damage to the Georges River from this development?

(4)(a) Has the Department of Planning conducted any investigation of environmental damage to the

Georges River from this development?(b) If not, are there any plans to conduct investigations?(c) If not, why not

(5) What visits have been made by the Department of Planning to this site?

Answer— (1) to (5) The Department of Planning has advised me it has had no role to play in connection with this development. The question might be more appropriately directed to the Minister for Natural Resources, the Honourable Ian Macdonald MLC.

*3480 LOCAL GOVERNMENT—GEORGES RIVER DEGRADATION—Ms Hale asked the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs representing the Minister for Local Government—

(1) Has the Department of Local Government contacted Liverpool Council about environmental damage to the banks of the Georges River adjacent to the Macquarie Goodman M5 Industrial Park?

(2) If not, will the Department of Local Government make contact with Liverpool Council to inquire what council is doing about environmental degradation to the banks of the Georges River associated with the Macquarie Goodman M5 Industrial Park?

Answer— I provide the following details in response to your questions:Liverpool City Council is currently investigating issues surrounding the Macquarie Goodman M5 Industrial Park development consent. However, the property has been classified as integrated development under the Rivers and Foreshore Improvement Act 1948, and as such compliance with consent conditions falls within the responsibility of the Department of Natural Resources.

*3481 PORTS AND WATERWAYS—WATERWAYS LEASES—Ms Hale asked the Minister for Ports and Waterways—

(1) How many waterways leases are currently in force on each the following waterways:(a) Sydney Harbour?(b) Pittwater?(c) Botany Bay and tributaries?


(2) How many leases have expired and operate on a roll-over annual basis on each of the following waterways:(a) Sydney Harbour?(b) Pittwater?(c) Botany Bay and tributaries?

(3) How many leases were renewed in 2004 on each of the following waterways:(a) Sydney Harbour?(b) Pittwater?(c) Botany Bay and tributaries?

(4) What percentage of these leases were issued for a 20 year period?(5) What percentage of waterways leases issued in 2004 were issued for a period of less than five years

on each of the following waterways:(a) Sydney Harbour?(b) Pittwater?(c) Botany Bay and tributaries?

(6) How much have rents or leases increased on Sydney Harbour in the past:(a) 12 month period?(b) 2 year period?(c) 5 year period?

Answer— I am advised:The NSW Maritime Authority administers commercial and private leases in the major ports of Sydney Harbour, Botany Bay, Port Kembla and Newcastle.Other waterway leases, including at Pittwater, are administered by the Department of Lands.The Maritime Authority routine policy for private leases is to issue an initial three year term before remaining on holdover year to year until the property is sold.In October 2003 the NSW Government requested the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal determine a more appropriate approach for setting and reviewing public wetland lease rates due to some rates being maintained at unrealistically low levels.The IPART review recognised public waterfront land is a valuable community asset and the NSW Government, on behalf of the community, should ensure a reasonable return on this asset.Subsequently the IPART recommended changes to align rentals to reflect market value, ensure rents cover administration costs and consider equity issues and licensees ability to pay.The IPART rental formula has been introduced over the last 12 months on a phased basis and will not be fully implemented until 2011.Commercial leases have only been renewed when a lessee sought to rebuild, enhance or expand the facility.Since 2001 the Commercial Lease Policy has required sites to be put to the market in order to select the next lessee.In 2005 NSW Maritime and the Department of Lands have been working with industry representatives to develop a new Commercial Lease Policy. During this period lessees have generally not sought a new lease term and have remained on holdover.There are currently approximately 1,850 leases on Sydney Harbour and 24 at Botany Bay.Approximately 1553 leases are on holdover on Sydney Harbour and 18 at Botany Bay.The majority of leases issued in 2004 have a term of five years or less over 90 per cent.Over the past five years, rent movements have shown an increase in some areas and a reduction in others.

*3482 HEALTH—ORANGE BASE HOSPITAL—Ms Hale asked the Minister for Health—

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(1) What actions have been taken to locate and⁄or secure a private partner in the development of Orange Base Hospital?

(2)(a) Have any private companies been contacted about this matter?(b) If so, which companies?

(3) If a private partner can be found, will the contract be made public?

Answer— (1) and (2) I refer the Honourable member to my answer in the House on 9 November 2005.(3) The Public Private Partnership policy framework will be followed.

*3483 HEALTH—DENTAL HEALTH—Ms Hale asked the Minister for Health—

(1) What was the total number of patients seeking dental treatment in the public sector in New South Wales in the following years: (a) 2003?(b) 2004?

(2) What was the number of patients categorised by Area Health Service call centres?(3) What was the number of patients who were assessed only for treatment by a dentist or dental

therapist?(4) What was the number of patients provided with actual treatment by a dentist or dental therapist?(5) What was the total number of adults provided with actual treatment in each Area Health Service in

the following years: (a) 2003?(b) 2004?

(6) What was the total number of children (under the age of 18 years) provided with actual treatment in each Area Health Service in the following years: (a) 2003?(b) 2004?

(7) What is the projected number of patients who will be treated in public dental facilities in New South Wales in the following years: (a) 2010?(b) 2015?(c) 2020?

(8) In each Area Health Service in 2004 (or any other relevant 12 month period used by the department for accounting or statistical purposes), how many patients in total were treated in each of the following age groups: (a) 0 to 5 years?(b) 6 to 16 years?(c) 17 to 64 years?(d) 65 and over?

(9) What are the types of facilities in each Area Health Service providing oral health services to public patients (i.e. hospital clinic, community clinic, school dental service etc)?

Answer— I am advised that:(1) and (2) The total number of patients seeking dental treatment in the public sector in New South Wales was 295,578 in 2003. All patients are categorised. Data for 2004 is currently being processed.(3) and (4) I assume the member is referring to the years 2003 and 2004 in her questions. The NSW Department of Health does not collate the number of patients assessed only for treatment by a dentist or dental therapist. In 2003 the number of patients provided with treatment was 309,443.


(5) and (6)Data for 2004 is currently being processed.In 2003, the total number of patients provided with treatment in Area Health Services was:

Area Health Services

Children (under 18 years)

Adult (18 years or older)

Total

Central Coast 6,094 9,989 16,083

Central Sydney 8,375 23,989 32,364

Hunter 15,955 17,047 33,002

Illawarra 6,745 7,655 14,400

Northern Sydney 6,065 10,274 16,339

South Eastern Sydney

6,971 7,024 13,995

South Western Sydney

10,340 21,651 31,991

Wentworth 6,460 7,086 13,546

Western Sydney 14,518 32,072 46,590

Far West 887 2 889

Greater Murray 6,988 6,339 13,327

Macquarie 2,980 2,122 5,102

Mid North Coast 5,520 10,717 16,237

Mid Western 7,266 3,944 11,210

New England 5,058 5,192 10,250

Northern Rivers 7,337 10,503 17,840

Southern 4,026 4,694 8,720

(7) I am advised that the Department of Health does not collate treatment projections for the years 2010, 2015 and 2020.(8) The Department of Health is currently processing the amount of patients treated for the specified age groups for 2004.(9) Each Area Health Service in New South Wales provides oral health services to public patients in a variety of facility types. These include hospital-based clinics, clinics in Community Health Centres, clinics based in the grounds of public schools and the two major dental teaching hospitals (Sydney Dental Hospital and Westmead Centre for Oral Health). There are also a small number of mobile and fixed dental vans, as well as private dental clinics shared with a public dental service.

*3484 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS—WORKCHOICES ACT—Ms Rhiannon asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) As a local council is defined as a body corporate under Local Government Act, will the essential award rights of local government employees across New South Wales be removed under the WorkChoices legislation?

(2)(a) Will a review of the status of local council's be conducted before the imposition of the

WorkChoices Act so as to ensure that local government employees are not covered by the WorkChoices legislation?

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(b) If not, why not?

(3)(a) Will a review of the status of all state owned corporations under the State Owned Corporations

Act 1989 be conducted before the imposition of the WorkChoices Act so as to ensure that state owned corporation employees are not covered by the WorkChoices legislation?


Answer— (1) The New South Wales Government is seeking legal advice on whether local councils will have the

trading or financial corporation status which will result in coverage by Work Choices. If coverage is established, employees of local councils may face the prospect of bargaining away their state award entitlements and losing access to protections provided under the Industrial Relations Act (NSW) 1996.

(2)(a) The New South Wales Government is reviewing all areas of the public sector, including local

councils and State Owned Corporations, to determine which agencies and employees may be covered by Work Choices. Where employees are covered by Work Choices, consideration will be given to whether action can be taken to have the employees remain in or be covered by the New South Wales industrial relations system. It is the position of the New South Wales Government that as many workers as possible in the public sector should be protected from the damaging effects of Work Choices.

(b) Not applicable.

(3)(a) Please see answer (2)(a).(b) Not applicable.

*3486 ROADS—STREET CLOSURES DUE TO CROSS CITY TUNNEL—Ms Rhiannon asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

What streets can be closed or changed during the first six months after the opening of the Cross City Tunnel?

Answer— Road changes associated with the Cross City Tunnel are already a matter of public record.


3487 POLICE—INJURY AND STRESS LEAVE OF SPECIAL CONSTABLES—Mr Gallacher to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Minister for Police, and Minister for Utilities—

3488 ROADS—ENDANGERED EASTERN EMU—Dr Chesterfield-Evans to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3489 EDUCATION AND TRAINING—BEACON HILL HIGH SCHOOL SALE—Dr Chesterfield-Evans to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Education and Training—

3490 UTILITIES—COUNTRY TOWNS WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE PROGRAM—Mr Cohen to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Minister for Police, and Minister for Utilities—



3491 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL FLEET VEHICLES—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3492 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DIVERSITY REPORTING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3493 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DIVERSITY COSTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3494 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—PUBLIC INFORMATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3495 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—STAFF WITH NON- ENGLISH SPEAKING BACKGROUNDS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3496 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—COMMUNITY LANGUAGE ALLOWANCE SCHEME—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3497 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—USE OF TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3498 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—PRINT ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3499 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—RADIO ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3500 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—INTERMEDIARY SERVICE PROVIDERS EXPENDITURE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3501 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—INTERMEDIARY SERVICE PROVIDERS ACCOUNTABILITY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3502 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS ENGAGED—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3503 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—COST FORECASTING OF CONTRACTORS ENGAGED—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

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3504 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—CREDIT CARD USE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3505 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3506 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—MINISTERIAL STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3507 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT FOR THE MINISTER—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3508 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL ORGANISATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3509 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3510 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3511 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—STAFFING AND SUPERANNUATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3512 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—WORK PRACTICES—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3513 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3514 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—EMPLOYMENT OF MATURE AGE STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3515 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—STATE GOVERNMENT FUNDED PROGRAMS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3516 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—UNFILLED PUBLIC SERVICE POSITIONS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3517 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—PROCUREMENT POLICY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—


3518 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEDIA STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3519 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3520 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC INFORMATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3521 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—EFFECTIVENESS TRACKING MECHANISMS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3522 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3523 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL BREAK-INS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3524 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL PROPERTY THEFT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3525 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL FRAUD—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3526 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL PROPERTY LOSS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3527 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SECURITY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3528 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3529 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL TRANSPORT COSTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3530 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL FUNCTION COSTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

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3531 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—CONFERENCE OR TRAINING ATTENDANCE BY DEPARTMENTAL STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3532 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—BUSINESS CONSULTATIONS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3533 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—REGIONAL N S W PRINT ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3534 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—REGIONAL N S W RADIO ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3535 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL PROCEDURE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3536 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—SICK LEAVE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3537 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—FEES AND FINES LEVIED—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3538 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—FEES AND FINES LEVIED— CURRENT LEVELS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3539 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—COMPENSATION FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3540 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—PRIVATE VEHICLES DAMAGED ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3541 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—COST OF TRAVEL—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3542 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—FIRST AID ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3543 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—FLYING ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3544 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—MOBILE PHONE USE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—


3545 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL WEBSITE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3546 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL WEBSITE— FEEDBACK MANAGEMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3547 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL WEBSITE— EFFECTIVENESS TRACKING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3548 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL WEBSITE— FEEDBACK—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3549 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—GARAGE AND CARPORT ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3550 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLE USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH AIR TRAVEL—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3551 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—OVERSEAS TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3552 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—TRAVELLING COMPENSATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3553 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—REMOTE AREAS ALLOWANCES—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3554 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—HOME OFFICE ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3555 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—SEMI-OFFICIAL TELEPHONE SUBSIDY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3556 BUDGET ESTIMATES— ROADS—DEPARTMENTAL STAFF MANAGEMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3557 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL FLEET VEHICLES—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

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3558 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DIVERSITY REPORTING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3559 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DIVERSITY COSTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3560 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—PUBLIC INFORMATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3561 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—STAFF WITH NON- ENGLISH SPEAKING BACKGROUNDS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3562 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—COMMUNITY LANGUAGE ALLOWANCE SCHEME—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3563 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—USE OF TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3564 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—PRINT ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3565 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—RADIO ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3566 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—INTERMEDIARY SERVICE PROVIDERS EXPENDITURE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3567 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—INTERMEDIARY SERVICE PROVIDERS ACCOUNTABILITY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3568 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS ENGAGED—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3569 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—COST FORECASTING OF CONTRACTORS ENGAGED—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3570 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—CREDIT CARD USE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—


3571 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3572 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—MINISTERIAL STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3573 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT FOR THE MINISTER—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3574 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL ORGANISATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3575 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3576 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3577 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—WORK PRACTICES—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3578 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3579 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—EMPLOYMENT OF MATURE AGE STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3580 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—STATE GOVERNMENT FUNDED PROGRAMS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3581 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—UNFILLED PUBLIC SERVICE POSITIONS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3582 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—PROCUREMENT POLICY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3583 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEDIA STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

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3584 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3585 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC INFORMATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3586 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—EFFECTIVENESS TRACKING MECHANISMS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3587 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3588 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL BREAK-INS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3589 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL PROPERTY THEFT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3590 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL FRAUD—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3591 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL PROPERTY LOSS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3592 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SECURITY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3593 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3594 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL TRANSPORT COSTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3595 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL FUNCTION COSTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3596 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—CONFERENCE OR TRAINING ATTENDANCE BY DEPARTMENTAL STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—


3597 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—BUSINESS CONSULTATIONS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3598 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—REGIONAL N S W PRINT ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3599 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—REGIONAL N S W RADIO ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3600 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL PROCEDURE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3601 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—SICK LEAVE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3602 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—FEES AND FINES LEVIED—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3603 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—FEES AND FINES LEVIED— CURRENT LEVELS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3604 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—COMPENSATION FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3605 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—PRIVATE VEHICLES DAMAGED ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3606 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—COST OF TRAVEL—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3607 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—FIRST AID ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3608 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—FLYING ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3609 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—MOBILE PHONE USE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

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3610 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL WEBSITE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3611 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL WEBSITE— FEEDBACK MANAGEMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3612 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL WEBSITE— EFFECTIVENESS TRACKING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3613 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL WEBSITE— FEEDBACK—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3614 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—GARAGE AND CARPORT ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3615 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLE USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH AIR TRAVEL—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3616 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—OVERSEAS TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3617 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—TRAVELLING COMPENSATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3618 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—REMOTE AREAS ALLOWANCES—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3619 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—HOME OFFICE ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3620 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—SEMI-OFFICIAL TELEPHONE SUBSIDY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3621 BUDGET ESTIMATES— HOUSING—DEPARTMENTAL STAFF MANAGEMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3622 EDUCATION AND TRAINING—THORNTON PUBLIC SCHOOL SECURITY FENCING—Ms Parker to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Education and Training—


3623 UTILITIES—TRADE WASTE CONTRACTS—Dr Chesterfield-Evans to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Minister for Police, and Minister for Utilities—

3624 ENVIRONMENT—ENHANCE PLACE PTY LTD—Ms Rhiannon to ask the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

3625 ENVIRONMENT—SUNNY CORNER MINE SITE—Ms Rhiannon to ask the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

3626 JUSTICE—STATUS PAPER ON PRISONS, DRUGS AND HARM REDUCTION—Ms Rhiannon to ask the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

*3627 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—GAME COUNCIL LICENCES—Ms Rhiannon asked the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

(1) How many licences has the Game Council issued?(2) What revenue has the Game Council received from these licences?(3) How has this revenue been spent?

Answer— (1) Game Council has issued close to 5000 general licences for game hunting on private land in New

South Wales.(2) The General Hunting Licence costs $60.00 per annum, or $40.00 for concession holders. To date

Game Council has received revenue in excess of $610,000.(3) This revenue has been spent on operating expenses.

3628 JUSTICE—NUMBER OF PRISONERS IN N S W—Ms Rhiannon to ask the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

3629 ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS—WELCOME TO COUNTRY CEREMONY—Ms Rhiannon to ask the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources representing the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—

3630 TREASURER—ENERGY UTILITIES CONTRIBUTIONS—Ms Rhiannon to ask the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, Treasurer, and Minister for Citizenship—


3631 EMERGENCY SERVICES—IMPACT OF STREET CLOSURES DUE TO THE C C T—Ms Rhiannon to ask the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

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3632 EMERGENCY SERVICES—IMPACT OF STREET CLOSURES DUE TO THE M7—Ms Rhiannon to ask the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

3633 HEALTH—PETROL SNIFFING IN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES—Revd Dr Moyes to ask the Minister for Health—

3634 ENVIRONMENT—WASTEWATER DILUTION—Revd Dr Moyes to ask the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

3635 UTILITIES—TALLOWA DAM INFRASTRUCTURE—Ms Hale to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Minister for Police, and Minister for Utilities—

3636 PLANNING—ROSE BAY MARINA DEVELOPMENT—Ms Hale to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3637 PLANNING—PERISHER RANGE DEVELOPMENT—Ms Hale to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

*3638 COMMERCE—PERISHER VALLEY CAR PARK LEASE—Ms Hale asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1)(a) Does Perisher Blue have an exclusive negotiation agreement with the Department of

Commerce, in relation to the proposed Village Centre development?(b) If so, what is the nature of this 'exclusive negotiation agreement'?

(2)(a) Is the Government currently negotiating new terms and conditions for the Perisher Blue car park

lease?(b) Will the Government make the terms of the lease public?(c) If so, when?(d) If not, why not?

(3) Are the terms and conditions being negotiated to ensure no net increase in the number of vehicles or car parking spaces in the car park?

(4) What other leases within the Kosciusko National Park are being negotiated within the next two years, that could impact on the scale and nature of operations at Perisher Blue?

(5) Does the Government intend to renegotiate the terms and conditions of any other leases in the Park that would impact on the scale and nature of the operations of the lessee?

Answer— (1)

(a) Yes.(b) The Agreement sets out the process for negotiations and the objectives of the parties.

(2)(a) Yes.


(b) to (d) If a new lease proposal is negotiated, the details will be made available to the public.

(3) The number of vehicles or car parking spaces in the car park is governed by relevant statutory plans and previous planning consents.

(4) The terms and conditions of existing ski slope leases are currently the subject of discussions between the Government and the lessee, Perisher Blue Pty Limited.

(5) The Department of Commerce is not currently aware of any intention to renegotiate the terms and conditions of any other leases in Kosciusko National Park.

3639 ENVIRONMENT—ENVIRONMENTAL VALUE OF PERISHER VALLEY—Ms Hale to ask the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

3640 TRANSPORT—MACDONALDTOWN TRAIN STABLING PROJECT—Ms Hale to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3641 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL FLEET VEHICLES—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3642 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—DIVERSITY REPORTING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3643 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—DIVERSITY COSTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3644 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—PUBLIC INFORMATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3645 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—STAFF WITH NON- ENGLISH SPEAKING BACKGROUNDS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3646 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—COMMUNITY LANGUAGE ALLOWANCE SCHEME—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3647 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—USE OF TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

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3648 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—PRINT ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3649 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—RADIO ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3650 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—INTERMEDIARY SERVICE PROVIDERS EXPENDITURE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3651 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—INTERMEDIARY SERVICE PROVIDERS ACCOUNTABILITY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3652 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS ENGAGED—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3653 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—COST FORECASTING OF CONTRACTORS ENGAGED—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3654 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—CREDIT CARD USE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3655 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—DEPARTMENTAL STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3656 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3657 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL SUPPORT FOR THE MINISTER—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—


3658 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL ORGANISATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3659 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3660 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3661 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—WORK PRACTICES—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3662 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3663 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—EMPLOYMENT OF MATURE AGE STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3664 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—STATE GOVERNMENT FUNDED PROGRAMS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3665 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—UNFILLED PUBLIC SERVICE POSITIONS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3666 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—PROCUREMENT POLICY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3667 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEDIA STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

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3668 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3669 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC INFORMATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3670 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—EFFECTIVENESS TRACKING MECHANISMS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3671 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL RESEARCH PROJECTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3672 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL BREAK-INS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3673 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL PROPERTY THEFT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3674 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL FRAUD—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3675 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL PROPERTY LOSS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3676 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SECURITY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3677 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—


3678 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL TRANSPORT COSTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3679 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL FUNCTION COSTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3680 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—CONFERENCE OR TRAINING ATTENDANCE BY MINISTERIAL STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3681 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—BUSINESS CONSULTATIONS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3682 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—REGIONAL N S W PRINT ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3683 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—REGIONAL N S W RADIO ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3684 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL PROCEDURE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3685 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—SICK LEAVE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3686 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—FEES AND FINES LEVIED—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3687 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—FEES AND FINES LEVIED— CURRENT LEVELS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

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3688 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—COMPENSATION FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3689 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—PRIVATE VEHICLES DAMAGED ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3690 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—COST OF TRAVEL—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3691 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—FIRST AID ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3692 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—FLYING ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3693 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MOBILE PHONE USE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3694 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL WEBSITE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3695 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL WEBSITE— FEEDBACK MANAGEMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3696 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL WEBSITE— EFFECTIVENESS TRACKING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3697 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL WEBSITE— FEEDBACK—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—


3698 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—GARAGE AND CARPORT ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3699 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLE USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH AIR TRAVEL—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3700 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—OVERSEAS TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3701 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—TRAVELLING COMPENSATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3702 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—REMOTE AREAS ALLOWANCES—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3703 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—HOME OFFICE ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3704 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—SEMI-OFFICIAL TELEPHONE SUBSIDY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3705 BUDGET ESTIMATES— SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—MINISTERIAL STAFF MANAGEMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3706 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL FLEET VEHICLES—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3707 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—DIVERSITY REPORTING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3708 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—DIVERSITY COSTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

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3709 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—PUBLIC INFORMATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3710 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—STAFF WITH NON- ENGLISH SPEAKING BACKGROUNDS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3711 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—COMMUNITY LANGUAGE ALLOWANCE SCHEME—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3712 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—USE OF TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3713 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—PRINT ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3714 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—RADIO ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3715 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—INTERMEDIARY SERVICE PROVIDERS EXPENDITURE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3716 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—INTERMEDIARY SERVICE PROVIDERS ACCOUNTABILITY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3717 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS ENGAGED—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3718 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—COST FORECASTING OF CONTRACTORS ENGAGED—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3719 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—CREDIT CARD USE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3720 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—DEPARTMENTAL STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3721 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—


3722 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL SUPPORT FOR THE MINISTER—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3723 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL ORGANISATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3724 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3725 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3726 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—WORK PRACTICES—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3727 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3728 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—EMPLOYMENT OF MATURE AGE STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3729 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—STATE GOVERNMENT FUNDED PROGRAMS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3730 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TREASURER—UNFILLED PUBLIC SERVICE POSITIONS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, Treasurer, and Minister for Citizenship—

3731 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—PROCUREMENT POLICY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3732 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEDIA STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3733 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3734 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC INFORMATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

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3735 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—EFFECTIVENESS TRACKING MECHANISMS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3736 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL RESEARCH PROJECTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3737 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL BREAK-INS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3738 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL PROPERTY THEFT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3739 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL FRAUD—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3740 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL PROPERTY LOSS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3741 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SECURITY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3742 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3743 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL TRANSPORT COSTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3744 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL FUNCTION COSTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3745 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—CONFERENCE OR TRAINING ATTENDANCE BY DEPARTMENTAL STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3746 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—BUSINESS CONSULTATIONS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3747 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—REGIONAL N S W PRINT ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—


3748 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—REGIONAL N S W RADIO ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3749 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL PROCEDURE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3750 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—SICK LEAVE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3751 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—FEES AND FINES LEVIED—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3752 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—FEES AND FINES LEVIED— CURRENT LEVELS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3753 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—COMPENSATION FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3754 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—PRIVATE VEHICLES DAMAGED ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3755 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—COST OF TRAVEL—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3756 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—FIRST AID ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3757 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—FLYING ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3758 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MOBILE PHONE USE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3759 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL WEBSITE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3760 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL WEBSITE— FEEDBACK MANAGEMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

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3761 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL WEBSITE— EFFECTIVENESS TRACKING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3762 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL WEBSITE— FEEDBACK—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3763 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—GARAGE AND CARPORT ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3764 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLE USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH AIR TRAVEL—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3765 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—OVERSEAS TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3766 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—TRAVELLING COMPENSATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3767 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—REMOTE AREAS ALLOWANCES—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3768 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—HOME OFFICE ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3769 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—SEMI-OFFICIAL TELEPHONE SUBSIDY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3770 BUDGET ESTIMATES— TRANSPORT—MINISTERIAL STAFF MANAGEMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3771 ROADS—HARBOUR BRIDGE WALKING TOURS—Revd Mr Nile to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3772 PLANNING—COUNCIL PLANNING—Revd Mr Nile to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

1 DECEMBER 2005(Paper No. 133)


3773 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS ENGAGED—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3774 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—COST FORECASTING OF CONTRACTORS ENGAGED—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3775 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—CREDIT CARD USE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3776 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3777 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—MINISTERIAL STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3778 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY SUPPORT FOR THE MINISTER—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3779 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY ORGANISATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3780 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3781 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3782 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—WORK PRACTICES—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3783 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

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3784 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—EMPLOYMENT OF MATURE AGE STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3785 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—STATE GOVERNMENT FUNDED PROGRAMS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3786 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—UNFILLED PUBLIC SERVICE POSITIONS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3787 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—PROCUREMENT POLICY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3788 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEDIA STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3789 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3790 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC INFORMATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3791 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—EFFECTIVENESS TRACKING MECHANISMS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3792 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY RESEARCH PROJECTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3793 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY BREAK-INS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3794 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY PROPERTY THEFT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—


3795 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY FRAUD—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3796 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY PROPERTY LOSS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3797 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SECURITY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3798 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3799 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY TRANSPORT COSTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3800 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY FUNCTION COSTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3801 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—CONFERENCE OR TRAINING ATTENDANCE BY AUTHORITY STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3802 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—BUSINESS CONSULTATIONS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3803 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—REGIONAL N S W PRINT ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3804 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—REGIONAL N S W RADIO ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3805 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY PROCEDURE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

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3806 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—SICK LEAVE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3807 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—FEES AND FINES LEVIED—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3808 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—FEES AND FINES LEVIED— CURRENT LEVELS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3809 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—COMPENSATION FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3810 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—PRIVATE VEHICLES DAMAGED ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3811 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—COST OF TRAVEL—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3812 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—FIRST AID ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3813 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—FLYING ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3814 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—MOBILE PHONE USE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3815 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY WEBSITE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3816 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY WEBSITE— FEEDBACK MANAGEMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—


3817 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY WEBSITE— EFFECTIVENESS TRACKING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3818 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY WEBSITE— FEEDBACK—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3819 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—GARAGE AND CARPORT ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3820 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLE USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH AIR TRAVEL—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3821 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—OVERSEAS TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3822 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—TRAVELLING COMPENSATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3823 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—REMOTE AREAS ALLOWANCES—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3824 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—HOME OFFICE ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3825 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—SEMI-OFFICIAL TELEPHONE SUBSIDY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3826 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY STAFF MANAGEMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

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3827 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—AUTHORITY FLEET VEHICLES—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3828 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—DIVERSITY REPORTING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3829 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—DIVERSITY COSTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3830 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—PUBLIC INFORMATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3831 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—STAFF WITH NON- ENGLISH SPEAKING BACKGROUNDS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3832 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—COMMUNITY LANGUAGE ALLOWANCE SCHEME—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3833 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—USE OF TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3834 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—PRINT ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3835 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—RADIO ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3836 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—INTERMEDIARY SERVICE PROVIDERS EXPENDITURE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3837 BUDGET ESTIMATES— REDFERN WATERLOO—INTERMEDIARY SERVICE PROVIDERS ACCOUNTABILITY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—


3838 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—PRIVATE VEHICLES DAMAGED ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3839 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—COST OF TRAVEL—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3840 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—FIRST AID ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3841 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—FLYING ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3842 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—MOBILE PHONE USE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3843 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL WEBSITE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3844 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL WEBSITE— FEEDBACK MANAGEMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3845 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL WEBSITE— EFFECTIVENESS TRACKING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3846 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL WEBSITE— FEEDBACK—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3847 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—GARAGE AND CARPORT ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3848 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLE USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH AIR TRAVEL—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

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3849 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—OVERSEAS TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3850 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—TRAVELLING COMPENSATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3851 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—REMOTE AREAS ALLOWANCES—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3852 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—HOME OFFICE ALLOWANCE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3853 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—SEMI-OFFICIAL TELEPHONE SUBSIDY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3854 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL STAFF MANAGEMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3855 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—EFFECTIVENESS TRACKING MECHANISMS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3856 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3857 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL BREAK-INS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3858 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL PROPERTY THEFT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3859 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL FRAUD—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—


3860 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL PROPERTY LOSS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3861 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SECURITY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3862 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3863 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL TRANSPORT COSTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3864 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL FUNCTION COSTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3865 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—CONFERENCE OR TRAINING ATTENDANCE BY DEPARTMENTAL STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3866 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—BUSINESS CONSULTATIONS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3867 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—REGIONAL N S W PRINT ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3868 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—REGIONAL N S W RADIO ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3869 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL PROCEDURE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3870 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—SICK LEAVE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

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3871 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—FEES AND FINES LEVIED—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3872 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—FEES AND FINES LEVIED— CURRENT LEVELS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3873 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—COMPENSATION FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3874 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—PRINT ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3875 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—RADIO ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3876 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—INTERMEDIARY SERVICE PROVIDERS EXPENDITURE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3877 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—INTERMEDIARY SERVICE PROVIDERS ACCOUNTABILITY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3878 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS ENGAGED—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3879 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—COST FORECASTING OF CONTRACTORS ENGAGED—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3880 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—CREDIT CARD USE—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3881 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—


3882 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—MINISTERIAL STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3883 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT FOR THE MINISTER—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3884 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL ORGANISATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3885 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3886 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3887 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—WORK PRACTICES—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3888 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3889 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—EMPLOYMENT OF MATURE AGE STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3890 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—STATE GOVERNMENT FUNDED PROGRAMS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3891 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—UNFILLED PUBLIC SERVICE POSITIONS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3892 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—PROCUREMENT POLICY—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

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3893 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEDIA STAFF—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3894 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL ADVERTISING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3895 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC INFORMATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3896 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DEPARTMENTAL FLEET VEHICLES—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3897 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DIVERSITY REPORTING—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3898 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—DIVERSITY COSTS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3899 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—PUBLIC INFORMATION—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3900 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—STAFF WITH NON- ENGLISH SPEAKING BACKGROUNDS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3901 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—COMMUNITY LANGUAGE ALLOWANCE SCHEME—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3902 BUDGET ESTIMATES— PLANNING—USE OF TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS—Miss Gardiner to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3903 PLANNING—COUNTRY TOWNS WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE PROGRAM—Revd Mr Nile to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—


3904 NATURAL RESOURCES—BARWON DARLING CAP—Mr Cohen to ask the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

3905 ROADS—HARBOUR BRIDGE CYCLEWAY—Mr Cohen to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3906 NATURAL RESOURCES—COLD WATER POLLUTION STRATEGY—Mr Cohen to ask the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

*3907 ENVIRONMENT—DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS PAMPHLETS—Dr Chesterfield-Evans asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

(1) Will the pamphlet produced by the Department of Environment and Conservation, titled "Safely disposing of asbestos waste from your home" published in March 2005, be no longer available in hardcopy due to publishing budget cuts?

(2)(a) Will this pamphlet only be available on the internet?(b) If so, how do residents who do not have access to the internet access the pamphlet?

Answer— In February 2005, the Environmental Trust funded the printing of 40,000 copies of the pamphlet titled 'Safely disposing of asbestos waste from your home'. The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) provided copies to each council and landfill in New South Wales.The pamphlet is available in both hard copy form, and on DEC's website at http:⁄⁄www.environment.nsw.gov.au⁄resources⁄asbestosweb.pdf.Residents who do not have access to the internet can obtain copies of the pamphlet by contacting DEC's Environment Line on 131 555. Residents can also obtain copies by contacting their local council.

3908 UTILITIES—SUTHERLAND SHIRE PROPOSED DESALINATION PLANT—Ms Hale to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Minister for Police, and Minister for Utilities—

3909 ENVIRONMENT—PROPOSED DESALINATION PLANT AT KURNELL—Ms Hale to ask the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

3910 HEALTH—AGED CARE FACILITIES IN THE HUNTER—Ms Hale to ask the Minister for Health—

3911 PLANNING—LITHGOW AREA COAL MINES—Ms Hale to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3912 EDUCATION AND TRAINING—MOBILE PHONE TOWERS—Ms Hale to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Education and Training—

3913 HOUSING—SALE OF PUBLIC LAND AT BERKELEY—Ms Hale to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

3914 MINERAL RESOURCES—RECREATIONAL DIVING FEE—Mr Cohen to ask the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

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3915 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—GREY NURSE SHARK COLONY IN CAPE BYRON MARINE PARK—Mr Cohen to ask the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

3916 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—MONOFILAMENT NETTING—Mr Cohen to ask the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

3917 TRANSPORT—ROLLING STOCK PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP—Ms Rhiannon to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

3918 EDUCATION AND TRAINING—REDDAM HOUSE—Ms Rhiannon to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Education and Training—

3919 EDUCATION AND TRAINING—ENHANCEMENT OF H S C PERFORMANCE—Ms Rhiannon to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Education and Training—

3920 ENVIRONMENT—N P W S GOULBURN STREET OFFICE—Mr Jenkins to ask the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

3921 LANDS—CROWN LAND LEASES—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

3922 ENVIRONMENT—KOSCIUSZKO PLAN OF MANAGEMENT—Mr Jenkins to ask the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

3923 ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources representing the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—

*3924 AGEING—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) Does any department or agency within this portfolio donate, bequest, give cash or benefit in any form or in kind, to any of the following organisations or any conservational, environmental, recreational or tourism organisation, and if any, please indicate which and how much?

ADI Residents Action GroupAID⁄WATCHAlbury Wodonga Environment CentreAlternative Technology Association (Sydney)Association for Berowra Creek Inc.Association for Environmental Education (Central Coast)Australian Association of Bush Regenerators (NSW Inc.)Australian Community FoodsAustralian Conservation Foundation (Central Coast)Australian Conservation Foundation (Shoalhaven)


Australian Conservation Foundation (Sydney Branch)Australian Plants Society NSW Ltd.Bankstown Bushland Society Inc.Bellingen Environment CentreBendalong and Districts Environment AssociationBicycle NSWBig Scrub Environment CentreBird Observers Club of Australia (BOCA)Birding NSWBlacktown and District Environment GroupBlue Mountains Conservation Society Inc.Budawang CommitteeCables DownunderCamphor Laurel Research CentreCastlecrag Conservation SocietyCentral West Environment CouncilClarence Environment CentreClarence Valley Conservation CoalitionCoast and Wetlands Society Inc.Coastwatchers Association Inc.Colong Foundation for WildernessColumban Centre for Peace, Ecology and JusticeCommunity Environment NetworkConfederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSWCurl Curl Lagoon Friends Inc.Dubbo Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Inc.Earth Repair FoundationEco-Transit SydneyEcoNetwork - Port Stephens Inc.Environmental Defenders OfficeFairfield City Indigenous Flora ParkFriends of CurrawongFriends of Dee Why LagoonFriends of Old Toongabbie ForestFriends of PilligaFriends of Quarantine Station Inc.Friends of Shannon Creek Action GroupFriends of TumblebeeFriends of the Mongarlowe RiverFrog and Tadpole Study Group of NSWFutureworld: National Centre for Appropriate TechnologyGloucester Environment GroupGordon's Bay Volunteer Bush Regeneration Project Inc.Gosford District Wildlife Conservation Society

5159


Goulburn Field Naturalists SocietyGould League of NSW Inc.Great Lakes Environment AssociationGreen Corridor CoalitionGreen ShareholdersGreening Australia (NSW) Inc.Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Foundation Inc.Hornsby Conservation SocietyInner West Environment GroupJervis Bay Regional AllianceKangaroo Protection Co-operative Ltd.Kangaroo Valley Environment GroupKu-ring-gai Bat Conservation Society Inc.Lake Macquarie Coastal & Wetlands AllianceLake Wollumboola Protection Association Inc.Lane Cove Bushland and Conservation SocietyLinnean Society of NSWMOSESMineral Policy InstituteMosman Parks and Bushland Assn.Mudgee District Environment Group Inc.Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists Inc.NSW Bird Atlassers Inc.NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue ServiceNambucca Valley Conservation Association Inc.National Association for Sustainable Agriculture AustraliaNational Parks Association of NSW, Inc.Native Bird Liberation AllianceNepean Action GroupNorth Coast Environment Council Inc.Oatley Flora & Fauna Conservation Society Inc.Orange Field Naturalist and Conservation SocietyOrienteering Association of NSWOrrca IncOyster Farmers' Association of NSW Ltd.Oz GREEN Global Rivers Environmental Education NetworkParks and Playgrounds Movement Inc.Protectors of Public Lands (PPL)Razorback Environment Protection Society Inc.River Canoe Club of NSWRyde - Hunters Hill Flora & Fauna Preservation SocietyRylstone District Environment SocietySCRAPSTEP Inc.


Save Hawkesbury's Unique River Environment Inc.Save Manly Dam Catchment CommitteeScone-Parkville Environment Watch Inc.Scotts Head Protection Group Inc.Sustainable Population Australian Inc. (SPA)Sutherland Shire Environment CentreSydney Environmental Education NetworkSydney Harbour & Foreshores CommitteeTaiwan International Society of Wilderness In AustraliaThe Bush Club Inc.The Colo CommitteeThe Hawkesbury River Environment Protection SocietyThe LEAD (Lead Education and Abatement Design) GroupThe Wilderness Society (NSW)Thornleigh Area Bushland SocietyTotal Environment Centre (TEC)URGE: Lake MacquarieUlitarra Conservation SocietyUpper Clarence Combined LandcareUpper Middle Harbour Conservation SocietyWDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society Australasia Inc.Wildlife Preservation Society of AustraliaWilloughby Environment Protection Association (WEPA) Inc.Wolli Creek Preservation SocietyYHA NSW Inc.(2)

(a) Are audit records for how this money is expended available?(b) If so, where?

Answer— Details of grant recipients, including amounts and funding programs are contained in the annual report of the agency. The Auditor-General conducts annual audits of agency accounts and provides reports to Parliament.

3925 ARTS—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

3926 ATTORNEY-GENERAL—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

3927 CENTRAL COAST—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources representing the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for the Central Coast—

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*3928 CITIZENSHIP—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, Treasurer, and Minister for Citizenship—


ADI Residents Action GroupAID⁄WATCHAlbury Wodonga Environment CentreAlternative Technology Association (Sydney)Association for Berowra Creek Inc.Association for Environmental Education (Central Coast)Australian Association of Bush Regenerators (NSW Inc.)Australian Community FoodsAustralian Conservation Foundation (Central Coast)Australian Conservation Foundation (Shoalhaven)Australian Conservation Foundation (Sydney Branch)Australian Plants Society NSW Ltd.Bankstown Bushland Society Inc.Bellingen Environment CentreBendalong and Districts Environment AssociationBicycle NSWBig Scrub Environment CentreBird Observers Club of Australia (BOCA)Birding NSWBlacktown and District Environment GroupBlue Mountains Conservation Society Inc.Budawang CommitteeCables DownunderCamphor Laurel Research CentreCastlecrag Conservation SocietyCentral West Environment CouncilClarence Environment CentreClarence Valley Conservation CoalitionCoast and Wetlands Society Inc.Coastwatchers Association Inc.Colong Foundation for WildernessColumban Centre for Peace, Ecology and JusticeCommunity Environment NetworkConfederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSWCurl Curl Lagoon Friends Inc.Dubbo Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Inc.Earth Repair FoundationEco-Transit SydneyEcoNetwork - Port Stephens Inc.


Environmental Defenders OfficeFairfield City Indigenous Flora ParkFriends of CurrawongFriends of Dee Why LagoonFriends of Old Toongabbie ForestFriends of PilligaFriends of Quarantine Station Inc.Friends of Shannon Creek Action GroupFriends of TumblebeeFriends of the Mongarlowe RiverFrog and Tadpole Study Group of NSWFutureworld: National Centre for Appropriate TechnologyGloucester Environment GroupGordon's Bay Volunteer Bush Regeneration Project Inc.Gosford District Wildlife Conservation SocietyGoulburn Field Naturalists SocietyGould League of NSW Inc.Great Lakes Environment AssociationGreen Corridor CoalitionGreen ShareholdersGreening Australia (NSW) Inc.Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Foundation Inc.Hornsby Conservation SocietyInner West Environment GroupJervis Bay Regional AllianceKangaroo Protection Co-operative Ltd.Kangaroo Valley Environment GroupKu-ring-gai Bat Conservation Society Inc.Lake Macquarie Coastal & Wetlands AllianceLake Wollumboola Protection Association Inc.Lane Cove Bushland and Conservation SocietyLinnean Society of NSWMOSESMineral Policy InstituteMosman Parks and Bushland Assn.Mudgee District Environment Group Inc.Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists Inc.NSW Bird Atlassers Inc.NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue ServiceNambucca Valley Conservation Association Inc.National Association for Sustainable Agriculture AustraliaNational Parks Association of NSW, Inc.Native Bird Liberation AllianceNepean Action Group

5163


North Coast Environment Council Inc.Oatley Flora & Fauna Conservation Society Inc.Orange Field Naturalist and Conservation SocietyOrienteering Association of NSWOrrca IncOyster Farmers' Association of NSW Ltd.Oz GREEN Global Rivers Environmental Education NetworkParks and Playgrounds Movement Inc.Protectors of Public Lands (PPL)Razorback Environment Protection Society Inc.River Canoe Club of NSWRyde - Hunters Hill Flora & Fauna Preservation SocietyRylstone District Environment SocietySCRAPSTEP Inc.Save Hawkesbury's Unique River Environment Inc.Save Manly Dam Catchment CommitteeScone-Parkville Environment Watch Inc.Scotts Head Protection Group Inc.Sustainable Population Australian Inc. (SPA)Sutherland Shire Environment CentreSydney Environmental Education NetworkSydney Harbour & Foreshores CommitteeTaiwan International Society of Wilderness In AustraliaThe Bush Club Inc.The Colo CommitteeThe Hawkesbury River Environment Protection SocietyThe LEAD (Lead Education and Abatement Design) GroupThe Wilderness Society (NSW)Thornleigh Area Bushland SocietyTotal Environment Centre (TEC)URGE: Lake MacquarieUlitarra Conservation SocietyUpper Clarence Combined LandcareUpper Middle Harbour Conservation SocietyWDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society Australasia Inc.Wildlife Preservation Society of AustraliaWilloughby Environment Protection Association (WEPA) Inc.Wolli Creek Preservation SocietyYHA NSW Inc.(2)


Answer—


The Premier and Minister for Citizenship has advised that the answer to the Honourable member's question is:Details of grant recipients, including amounts and funding programs are contained in the annual report of the agency. The Auditor-General conducts annual audits of agency accounts and provides reports to Parliament.

*3929 COMMERCE—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—


ADI Residents Action GroupAID⁄WATCHAlbury Wodonga Environment CentreAlternative Technology Association (Sydney)Association for Berowra Creek Inc.Association for Environmental Education (Central Coast)Australian Association of Bush Regenerators (NSW Inc.)Australian Community FoodsAustralian Conservation Foundation (Central Coast)Australian Conservation Foundation (Shoalhaven)Australian Conservation Foundation (Sydney Branch)Australian Plants Society NSW Ltd.Bankstown Bushland Society Inc.Bellingen Environment CentreBendalong and Districts Environment AssociationBicycle NSWBig Scrub Environment CentreBird Observers Club of Australia (BOCA)Birding NSWBlacktown and District Environment GroupBlue Mountains Conservation Society Inc.Budawang CommitteeCables DownunderCamphor Laurel Research CentreCastlecrag Conservation SocietyCentral West Environment CouncilClarence Environment CentreClarence Valley Conservation CoalitionCoast and Wetlands Society Inc.Coastwatchers Association Inc.Colong Foundation for WildernessColumban Centre for Peace, Ecology and JusticeCommunity Environment NetworkConfederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW

5165


Curl Curl Lagoon Friends Inc.Dubbo Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Inc.Earth Repair FoundationEco-Transit SydneyEcoNetwork - Port Stephens Inc.Environmental Defenders OfficeFairfield City Indigenous Flora ParkFriends of CurrawongFriends of Dee Why LagoonFriends of Old Toongabbie ForestFriends of PilligaFriends of Quarantine Station Inc.Friends of Shannon Creek Action GroupFriends of TumblebeeFriends of the Mongarlowe RiverFrog and Tadpole Study Group of NSWFutureworld: National Centre for Appropriate TechnologyGloucester Environment GroupGordon's Bay Volunteer Bush Regeneration Project Inc.Gosford District Wildlife Conservation SocietyGoulburn Field Naturalists SocietyGould League of NSW Inc.Great Lakes Environment AssociationGreen Corridor CoalitionGreen ShareholdersGreening Australia (NSW) Inc.Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Foundation Inc.Hornsby Conservation SocietyInner West Environment GroupJervis Bay Regional AllianceKangaroo Protection Co-operative Ltd.Kangaroo Valley Environment GroupKu-ring-gai Bat Conservation Society Inc.Lake Macquarie Coastal & Wetlands AllianceLake Wollumboola Protection Association Inc.Lane Cove Bushland and Conservation SocietyLinnean Society of NSWMOSESMineral Policy InstituteMosman Parks and Bushland Assn.Mudgee District Environment Group Inc.Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists Inc.NSW Bird Atlassers Inc.NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue Service


Nambucca Valley Conservation Association Inc.National Association for Sustainable Agriculture AustraliaNational Parks Association of NSW, Inc.Native Bird Liberation AllianceNepean Action GroupNorth Coast Environment Council Inc.Oatley Flora & Fauna Conservation Society Inc.Orange Field Naturalist and Conservation SocietyOrienteering Association of NSWOrrca IncOyster Farmers' Association of NSW Ltd.Oz GREEN Global Rivers Environmental Education NetworkParks and Playgrounds Movement Inc.Protectors of Public Lands (PPL)Razorback Environment Protection Society Inc.River Canoe Club of NSWRyde - Hunters Hill Flora & Fauna Preservation SocietyRylstone District Environment SocietySCRAPSTEP Inc.Save Hawkesbury's Unique River Environment Inc.Save Manly Dam Catchment CommitteeScone-Parkville Environment Watch Inc.Scotts Head Protection Group Inc.Sustainable Population Australian Inc. (SPA)Sutherland Shire Environment CentreSydney Environmental Education NetworkSydney Harbour & Foreshores CommitteeTaiwan International Society of Wilderness In AustraliaThe Bush Club Inc.The Colo CommitteeThe Hawkesbury River Environment Protection SocietyThe LEAD (Lead Education and Abatement Design) GroupThe Wilderness Society (NSW)Thornleigh Area Bushland SocietyTotal Environment Centre (TEC)URGE: Lake MacquarieUlitarra Conservation SocietyUpper Clarence Combined LandcareUpper Middle Harbour Conservation SocietyWDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society Australasia Inc.Wildlife Preservation Society of AustraliaWilloughby Environment Protection Association (WEPA) Inc.Wolli Creek Preservation Society

5167


YHA NSW Inc.(2)



3930 COMMUNITY SERVICES—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs representing the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—

*3931 DISABILITY SERVICES—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—


ADI Residents Action GroupAID⁄WATCHAlbury Wodonga Environment CentreAlternative Technology Association (Sydney)Association for Berowra Creek Inc.Association for Environmental Education (Central Coast)Australian Association of Bush Regenerators (NSW Inc.)Australian Community FoodsAustralian Conservation Foundation (Central Coast)Australian Conservation Foundation (Shoalhaven)Australian Conservation Foundation (Sydney Branch)Australian Plants Society NSW Ltd.Bankstown Bushland Society Inc.Bellingen Environment CentreBendalong and Districts Environment AssociationBicycle NSWBig Scrub Environment CentreBird Observers Club of Australia (BOCA)Birding NSWBlacktown and District Environment GroupBlue Mountains Conservation Society Inc.Budawang CommitteeCables DownunderCamphor Laurel Research CentreCastlecrag Conservation SocietyCentral West Environment Council


Clarence Environment CentreClarence Valley Conservation CoalitionCoast and Wetlands Society Inc.Coastwatchers Association Inc.Colong Foundation for WildernessColumban Centre for Peace, Ecology and JusticeCommunity Environment NetworkConfederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSWCurl Curl Lagoon Friends Inc.Dubbo Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Inc.Earth Repair FoundationEco-Transit SydneyEcoNetwork - Port Stephens Inc.Environmental Defenders OfficeFairfield City Indigenous Flora ParkFriends of CurrawongFriends of Dee Why LagoonFriends of Old Toongabbie ForestFriends of PilligaFriends of Quarantine Station Inc.Friends of Shannon Creek Action GroupFriends of TumblebeeFriends of the Mongarlowe RiverFrog and Tadpole Study Group of NSWFutureworld: National Centre for Appropriate TechnologyGloucester Environment GroupGordon's Bay Volunteer Bush Regeneration Project Inc.Gosford District Wildlife Conservation SocietyGoulburn Field Naturalists SocietyGould League of NSW Inc.Great Lakes Environment AssociationGreen Corridor CoalitionGreen ShareholdersGreening Australia (NSW) Inc.Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Foundation Inc.Hornsby Conservation SocietyInner West Environment GroupJervis Bay Regional AllianceKangaroo Protection Co-operative Ltd.Kangaroo Valley Environment GroupKu-ring-gai Bat Conservation Society Inc.Lake Macquarie Coastal & Wetlands AllianceLake Wollumboola Protection Association Inc.Lane Cove Bushland and Conservation Society

5169


Linnean Society of NSWMOSESMineral Policy InstituteMosman Parks and Bushland Assn.Mudgee District Environment Group Inc.Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists Inc.NSW Bird Atlassers Inc.NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue ServiceNambucca Valley Conservation Association Inc.National Association for Sustainable Agriculture AustraliaNational Parks Association of NSW, Inc.Native Bird Liberation AllianceNepean Action GroupNorth Coast Environment Council Inc.Oatley Flora & Fauna Conservation Society Inc.Orange Field Naturalist and Conservation SocietyOrienteering Association of NSWOrrca IncOyster Farmers' Association of NSW Ltd.Oz GREEN Global Rivers Environmental Education NetworkParks and Playgrounds Movement Inc.Protectors of Public Lands (PPL)Razorback Environment Protection Society Inc.River Canoe Club of NSWRyde - Hunters Hill Flora & Fauna Preservation SocietyRylstone District Environment SocietySCRAPSTEP Inc.Save Hawkesbury's Unique River Environment Inc.Save Manly Dam Catchment CommitteeScone-Parkville Environment Watch Inc.Scotts Head Protection Group Inc.Sustainable Population Australian Inc. (SPA)Sutherland Shire Environment CentreSydney Environmental Education NetworkSydney Harbour & Foreshores CommitteeTaiwan International Society of Wilderness In AustraliaThe Bush Club Inc.The Colo CommitteeThe Hawkesbury River Environment Protection SocietyThe LEAD (Lead Education and Abatement Design) GroupThe Wilderness Society (NSW)Thornleigh Area Bushland SocietyTotal Environment Centre (TEC)


URGE: Lake MacquarieUlitarra Conservation SocietyUpper Clarence Combined LandcareUpper Middle Harbour Conservation SocietyWDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society Australasia Inc.Wildlife Preservation Society of AustraliaWilloughby Environment Protection Association (WEPA) Inc.Wolli Creek Preservation SocietyYHA NSW Inc.(2)



3932 EDUCATION AND TRAINING—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Education and Training—

3933 EMERGENCY SERVICES—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

*3934 ENVIRONMENT—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—


ADI Residents Action GroupAID⁄WATCHAlbury Wodonga Environment CentreAlternative Technology Association (Sydney)Association for Berowra Creek Inc.Association for Environmental Education (Central Coast)Australian Association of Bush Regenerators (NSW Inc.)Australian Community FoodsAustralian Conservation Foundation (Central Coast)Australian Conservation Foundation (Shoalhaven)Australian Conservation Foundation (Sydney Branch)Australian Plants Society NSW Ltd.Bankstown Bushland Society Inc.Bellingen Environment CentreBendalong and Districts Environment AssociationBicycle NSW

5171


Big Scrub Environment CentreBird Observers Club of Australia (BOCA)Birding NSWBlacktown and District Environment GroupBlue Mountains Conservation Society Inc.Budawang CommitteeCables DownunderCamphor Laurel Research CentreCastlecrag Conservation SocietyCentral West Environment CouncilClarence Environment CentreClarence Valley Conservation CoalitionCoast and Wetlands Society Inc.Coastwatchers Association Inc.Colong Foundation for WildernessColumban Centre for Peace, Ecology and JusticeCommunity Environment NetworkConfederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSWCurl Curl Lagoon Friends Inc.Dubbo Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Inc.Earth Repair FoundationEco-Transit SydneyEcoNetwork - Port Stephens Inc.Environmental Defenders OfficeFairfield City Indigenous Flora ParkFriends of CurrawongFriends of Dee Why LagoonFriends of Old Toongabbie ForestFriends of PilligaFriends of Quarantine Station Inc.Friends of Shannon Creek Action GroupFriends of TumblebeeFriends of the Mongarlowe RiverFrog and Tadpole Study Group of NSWFutureworld: National Centre for Appropriate TechnologyGloucester Environment GroupGordon's Bay Volunteer Bush Regeneration Project Inc.Gosford District Wildlife Conservation SocietyGoulburn Field Naturalists SocietyGould League of NSW Inc.Great Lakes Environment AssociationGreen Corridor CoalitionGreen ShareholdersGreening Australia (NSW) Inc.


Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Foundation Inc.Hornsby Conservation SocietyInner West Environment GroupJervis Bay Regional AllianceKangaroo Protection Co-operative Ltd.Kangaroo Valley Environment GroupKu-ring-gai Bat Conservation Society Inc.Lake Macquarie Coastal & Wetlands AllianceLake Wollumboola Protection Association Inc.Lane Cove Bushland and Conservation SocietyLinnean Society of NSWMOSESMineral Policy InstituteMosman Parks and Bushland Assn.Mudgee District Environment Group Inc.Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists Inc.NSW Bird Atlassers Inc.NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue ServiceNambucca Valley Conservation Association Inc.National Association for Sustainable Agriculture AustraliaNational Parks Association of NSW, Inc.Native Bird Liberation AllianceNepean Action GroupNorth Coast Environment Council Inc.Oatley Flora & Fauna Conservation Society Inc.Orange Field Naturalist and Conservation SocietyOrienteering Association of NSWOrrca IncOyster Farmers' Association of NSW Ltd.Oz GREEN Global Rivers Environmental Education NetworkParks and Playgrounds Movement Inc.Protectors of Public Lands (PPL)Razorback Environment Protection Society Inc.River Canoe Club of NSWRyde - Hunters Hill Flora & Fauna Preservation SocietyRylstone District Environment SocietySCRAPSTEP Inc.Save Hawkesbury's Unique River Environment Inc.Save Manly Dam Catchment CommitteeScone-Parkville Environment Watch Inc.Scotts Head Protection Group Inc.Sustainable Population Australian Inc. (SPA)Sutherland Shire Environment Centre

5173


Sydney Environmental Education NetworkSydney Harbour & Foreshores CommitteeTaiwan International Society of Wilderness In AustraliaThe Bush Club Inc.The Colo CommitteeThe Hawkesbury River Environment Protection SocietyThe LEAD (Lead Education and Abatement Design) GroupThe Wilderness Society (NSW)Thornleigh Area Bushland SocietyTotal Environment Centre (TEC)URGE: Lake MacquarieUlitarra Conservation SocietyUpper Clarence Combined LandcareUpper Middle Harbour Conservation SocietyWDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society Australasia Inc.Wildlife Preservation Society of AustraliaWilloughby Environment Protection Association (WEPA) Inc.Wolli Creek Preservation SocietyYHA NSW Inc.(2)



*3935 FAIR TRADING—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Western Sydney, Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—


ADI Residents Action GroupAID⁄WATCHAlbury Wodonga Environment CentreAlternative Technology Association (Sydney)Association for Berowra Creek Inc.Association for Environmental Education (Central Coast)Australian Association of Bush Regenerators (NSW Inc.)Australian Community FoodsAustralian Conservation Foundation (Central Coast)Australian Conservation Foundation (Shoalhaven)Australian Conservation Foundation (Sydney Branch)


Australian Plants Society NSW Ltd.Bankstown Bushland Society Inc.Bellingen Environment CentreBendalong and Districts Environment AssociationBicycle NSWBig Scrub Environment CentreBird Observers Club of Australia (BOCA)Birding NSWBlacktown and District Environment GroupBlue Mountains Conservation Society Inc.Budawang CommitteeCables DownunderCamphor Laurel Research CentreCastlecrag Conservation SocietyCentral West Environment CouncilClarence Environment CentreClarence Valley Conservation CoalitionCoast and Wetlands Society Inc.Coastwatchers Association Inc.Colong Foundation for WildernessColumban Centre for Peace, Ecology and JusticeCommunity Environment NetworkConfederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSWCurl Curl Lagoon Friends Inc.Dubbo Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Inc.Earth Repair FoundationEco-Transit SydneyEcoNetwork - Port Stephens Inc.Environmental Defenders OfficeFairfield City Indigenous Flora ParkFriends of CurrawongFriends of Dee Why LagoonFriends of Old Toongabbie ForestFriends of PilligaFriends of Quarantine Station Inc.Friends of Shannon Creek Action GroupFriends of TumblebeeFriends of the Mongarlowe RiverFrog and Tadpole Study Group of NSWFutureworld: National Centre for Appropriate TechnologyGloucester Environment GroupGordon's Bay Volunteer Bush Regeneration Project Inc.Gosford District Wildlife Conservation SocietyGoulburn Field Naturalists Society

5175


Gould League of NSW Inc.Great Lakes Environment AssociationGreen Corridor CoalitionGreen ShareholdersGreening Australia (NSW) Inc.Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Foundation Inc.Hornsby Conservation SocietyInner West Environment GroupJervis Bay Regional AllianceKangaroo Protection Co-operative Ltd.Kangaroo Valley Environment GroupKu-ring-gai Bat Conservation Society Inc.Lake Macquarie Coastal & Wetlands AllianceLake Wollumboola Protection Association Inc.Lane Cove Bushland and Conservation SocietyLinnean Society of NSWMOSESMineral Policy InstituteMosman Parks and Bushland Assn.Mudgee District Environment Group Inc.Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists Inc.NSW Bird Atlassers Inc.NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue ServiceNambucca Valley Conservation Association Inc.National Association for Sustainable Agriculture AustraliaNational Parks Association of NSW, Inc.Native Bird Liberation AllianceNepean Action GroupNorth Coast Environment Council Inc.Oatley Flora & Fauna Conservation Society Inc.Orange Field Naturalist and Conservation SocietyOrienteering Association of NSWOrrca IncOyster Farmers' Association of NSW Ltd.Oz GREEN Global Rivers Environmental Education NetworkParks and Playgrounds Movement Inc.Protectors of Public Lands (PPL)Razorback Environment Protection Society Inc.River Canoe Club of NSWRyde - Hunters Hill Flora & Fauna Preservation SocietyRylstone District Environment SocietySCRAPSTEP Inc.Save Hawkesbury's Unique River Environment Inc.


Save Manly Dam Catchment CommitteeScone-Parkville Environment Watch Inc.Scotts Head Protection Group Inc.Sustainable Population Australian Inc. (SPA)Sutherland Shire Environment CentreSydney Environmental Education NetworkSydney Harbour & Foreshores CommitteeTaiwan International Society of Wilderness In AustraliaThe Bush Club Inc.The Colo CommitteeThe Hawkesbury River Environment Protection SocietyThe LEAD (Lead Education and Abatement Design) GroupThe Wilderness Society (NSW)Thornleigh Area Bushland SocietyTotal Environment Centre (TEC)URGE: Lake MacquarieUlitarra Conservation SocietyUpper Clarence Combined LandcareUpper Middle Harbour Conservation SocietyWDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society Australasia Inc.Wildlife Preservation Society of AustraliaWilloughby Environment Protection Association (WEPA) Inc.Wolli Creek Preservation SocietyYHA NSW Inc.(2)


Answer— Details of grant recipients, including amounts and funding programs are contained in the annual report of the Department of Commerce. The Auditor-General conducts annual audits of agency accounts and provides reports to Parliament.

3936 FINANCE—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter—

3937 GAMING AND RACING—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources representing the Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for the Central Coast—

3938 HEALTH—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Health—

3939 HOUSING—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Health representing the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

5177


3940 HUNTER—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter—

3941 ILLAWARRA—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs representing the Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business—

*3942 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—


ADI Residents Action GroupAID⁄WATCHAlbury Wodonga Environment CentreAlternative Technology Association (Sydney)Association for Berowra Creek Inc.Association for Environmental Education (Central Coast)Australian Association of Bush Regenerators (NSW Inc.)Australian Community FoodsAustralian Conservation Foundation (Central Coast)Australian Conservation Foundation (Shoalhaven)Australian Conservation Foundation (Sydney Branch)Australian Plants Society NSW Ltd.Bankstown Bushland Society Inc.Bellingen Environment CentreBendalong and Districts Environment AssociationBicycle NSWBig Scrub Environment CentreBird Observers Club of Australia (BOCA)Birding NSWBlacktown and District Environment GroupBlue Mountains Conservation Society Inc.Budawang CommitteeCables DownunderCamphor Laurel Research CentreCastlecrag Conservation SocietyCentral West Environment CouncilClarence Environment CentreClarence Valley Conservation CoalitionCoast and Wetlands Society Inc.Coastwatchers Association Inc.Colong Foundation for WildernessColumban Centre for Peace, Ecology and Justice


Community Environment NetworkConfederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSWCurl Curl Lagoon Friends Inc.Dubbo Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Inc.Earth Repair FoundationEco-Transit SydneyEcoNetwork - Port Stephens Inc.Environmental Defenders OfficeFairfield City Indigenous Flora ParkFriends of CurrawongFriends of Dee Why LagoonFriends of Old Toongabbie ForestFriends of PilligaFriends of Quarantine Station Inc.Friends of Shannon Creek Action GroupFriends of TumblebeeFriends of the Mongarlowe RiverFrog and Tadpole Study Group of NSWFutureworld: National Centre for Appropriate TechnologyGloucester Environment GroupGordon's Bay Volunteer Bush Regeneration Project Inc.Gosford District Wildlife Conservation SocietyGoulburn Field Naturalists SocietyGould League of NSW Inc.Great Lakes Environment AssociationGreen Corridor CoalitionGreen ShareholdersGreening Australia (NSW) Inc.Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Foundation Inc.Hornsby Conservation SocietyInner West Environment GroupJervis Bay Regional AllianceKangaroo Protection Co-operative Ltd.Kangaroo Valley Environment GroupKu-ring-gai Bat Conservation Society Inc.Lake Macquarie Coastal & Wetlands AllianceLake Wollumboola Protection Association Inc.Lane Cove Bushland and Conservation SocietyLinnean Society of NSWMOSESMineral Policy InstituteMosman Parks and Bushland Assn.Mudgee District Environment Group Inc.Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists Inc.

5179


NSW Bird Atlassers Inc.NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue ServiceNambucca Valley Conservation Association Inc.National Association for Sustainable Agriculture AustraliaNational Parks Association of NSW, Inc.Native Bird Liberation AllianceNepean Action GroupNorth Coast Environment Council Inc.Oatley Flora & Fauna Conservation Society Inc.Orange Field Naturalist and Conservation SocietyOrienteering Association of NSWOrrca IncOyster Farmers' Association of NSW Ltd.Oz GREEN Global Rivers Environmental Education NetworkParks and Playgrounds Movement Inc.Protectors of Public Lands (PPL)Razorback Environment Protection Society Inc.River Canoe Club of NSWRyde - Hunters Hill Flora & Fauna Preservation SocietyRylstone District Environment SocietySCRAPSTEP Inc.Save Hawkesbury's Unique River Environment Inc.Save Manly Dam Catchment CommitteeScone-Parkville Environment Watch Inc.Scotts Head Protection Group Inc.Sustainable Population Australian Inc. (SPA)Sutherland Shire Environment CentreSydney Environmental Education NetworkSydney Harbour & Foreshores CommitteeTaiwan International Society of Wilderness In AustraliaThe Bush Club Inc.The Colo CommitteeThe Hawkesbury River Environment Protection SocietyThe LEAD (Lead Education and Abatement Design) GroupThe Wilderness Society (NSW)Thornleigh Area Bushland SocietyTotal Environment Centre (TEC)URGE: Lake MacquarieUlitarra Conservation SocietyUpper Clarence Combined LandcareUpper Middle Harbour Conservation SocietyWDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society Australasia Inc.Wildlife Preservation Society of Australia


Willoughby Environment Protection Association (WEPA) Inc.Wolli Creek Preservation SocietyYHA NSW Inc.(2)



3943 INFRASTRUCTURE—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter—

3944 JUSTICE—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

3945 JUVENILE JUSTICE—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

3946 LANDS—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

3947 LOCAL GOVERNMENT—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs representing the Minister for Local Government—

*3948 MINERAL RESOURCES—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins asked the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—


ADI Residents Action GroupAID⁄WATCHAlbury Wodonga Environment CentreAlternative Technology Association (Sydney)Association for Berowra Creek Inc.Association for Environmental Education (Central Coast)Australian Association of Bush Regenerators (NSW Inc.)Australian Community FoodsAustralian Conservation Foundation (Central Coast)Australian Conservation Foundation (Shoalhaven)Australian Conservation Foundation (Sydney Branch)Australian Plants Society NSW Ltd.Bankstown Bushland Society Inc.

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Bellingen Environment CentreBendalong and Districts Environment AssociationBicycle NSWBig Scrub Environment CentreBird Observers Club of Australia (BOCA)Birding NSWBlacktown and District Environment GroupBlue Mountains Conservation Society Inc.Budawang CommitteeCables DownunderCamphor Laurel Research CentreCastlecrag Conservation SocietyCentral West Environment CouncilClarence Environment CentreClarence Valley Conservation CoalitionCoast and Wetlands Society Inc.Coastwatchers Association Inc.Colong Foundation for WildernessColumban Centre for Peace, Ecology and JusticeCommunity Environment NetworkConfederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSWCurl Curl Lagoon Friends Inc.Dubbo Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Inc.Earth Repair FoundationEco-Transit SydneyEcoNetwork - Port Stephens Inc.Environmental Defenders OfficeFairfield City Indigenous Flora ParkFriends of CurrawongFriends of Dee Why LagoonFriends of Old Toongabbie ForestFriends of PilligaFriends of Quarantine Station Inc.Friends of Shannon Creek Action GroupFriends of TumblebeeFriends of the Mongarlowe RiverFrog and Tadpole Study Group of NSWFutureworld: National Centre for Appropriate TechnologyGloucester Environment GroupGordon's Bay Volunteer Bush Regeneration Project Inc.Gosford District Wildlife Conservation SocietyGoulburn Field Naturalists SocietyGould League of NSW Inc.Great Lakes Environment Association


Green Corridor CoalitionGreen ShareholdersGreening Australia (NSW) Inc.Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Foundation Inc.Hornsby Conservation SocietyInner West Environment GroupJervis Bay Regional AllianceKangaroo Protection Co-operative Ltd.Kangaroo Valley Environment GroupKu-ring-gai Bat Conservation Society Inc.Lake Macquarie Coastal & Wetlands AllianceLake Wollumboola Protection Association Inc.Lane Cove Bushland and Conservation SocietyLinnean Society of NSWMOSESMineral Policy InstituteMosman Parks and Bushland Assn.Mudgee District Environment Group Inc.Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists Inc.NSW Bird Atlassers Inc.NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue ServiceNambucca Valley Conservation Association Inc.National Association for Sustainable Agriculture AustraliaNational Parks Association of NSW, Inc.Native Bird Liberation AllianceNepean Action GroupNorth Coast Environment Council Inc.Oatley Flora & Fauna Conservation Society Inc.Orange Field Naturalist and Conservation SocietyOrienteering Association of NSWOrrca IncOyster Farmers' Association of NSW Ltd.Oz GREEN Global Rivers Environmental Education NetworkParks and Playgrounds Movement Inc.Protectors of Public Lands (PPL)Razorback Environment Protection Society Inc.River Canoe Club of NSWRyde - Hunters Hill Flora & Fauna Preservation SocietyRylstone District Environment SocietySCRAPSTEP Inc.Save Hawkesbury's Unique River Environment Inc.Save Manly Dam Catchment CommitteeScone-Parkville Environment Watch Inc.

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Scotts Head Protection Group Inc.Sustainable Population Australian Inc. (SPA)Sutherland Shire Environment CentreSydney Environmental Education NetworkSydney Harbour & Foreshores CommitteeTaiwan International Society of Wilderness In AustraliaThe Bush Club Inc.The Colo CommitteeThe Hawkesbury River Environment Protection SocietyThe LEAD (Lead Education and Abatement Design) GroupThe Wilderness Society (NSW)Thornleigh Area Bushland SocietyTotal Environment Centre (TEC)URGE: Lake MacquarieUlitarra Conservation SocietyUpper Clarence Combined LandcareUpper Middle Harbour Conservation SocietyWDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society Australasia Inc.Wildlife Preservation Society of AustraliaWilloughby Environment Protection Association (WEPA) Inc.Wolli Creek Preservation SocietyYHA NSW Inc.(2)



*3949 NATURAL RESOURCES—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins asked the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—





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3950 PLANNING—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3951 POLICE—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Minister for Police, and Minister for Utilities—

3952 PORTS AND WATERWAYS—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways—

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*3953 PREMIER—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, Treasurer, and Minister for Citizenship—





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Answer—


Details of grant recipients, including amounts and funding programs are contained in the annual report of the agency. The Auditor-General conducts annual audits of agency accounts and provides reports to Parliament.

*3954 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins asked the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—


ADI Residents Action GroupAID⁄WATCHAlbury Wodonga Environment CentreAlternative Technology Association (Sydney)Association for Berowra Creek Inc.Association for Environmental Education (Central Coast)Australian Association of Bush Regenerators (NSW Inc.)Australian Community FoodsAustralian Conservation Foundation (Central Coast)Australian Conservation Foundation (Shoalhaven)Australian Conservation Foundation (Sydney Branch)Australian Plants Society NSW Ltd.Bankstown Bushland Society Inc.Bellingen Environment CentreBendalong and Districts Environment AssociationBicycle NSWBig Scrub Environment CentreBird Observers Club of Australia (BOCA)Birding NSWBlacktown and District Environment GroupBlue Mountains Conservation Society Inc.Budawang CommitteeCables DownunderCamphor Laurel Research CentreCastlecrag Conservation SocietyCentral West Environment CouncilClarence Environment CentreClarence Valley Conservation CoalitionCoast and Wetlands Society Inc.Coastwatchers Association Inc.Colong Foundation for WildernessColumban Centre for Peace, Ecology and JusticeCommunity Environment NetworkConfederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSWCurl Curl Lagoon Friends Inc.Dubbo Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Inc.

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Earth Repair FoundationEco-Transit SydneyEcoNetwork - Port Stephens Inc.Environmental Defenders OfficeFairfield City Indigenous Flora ParkFriends of CurrawongFriends of Dee Why LagoonFriends of Old Toongabbie ForestFriends of PilligaFriends of Quarantine Station Inc.Friends of Shannon Creek Action GroupFriends of TumblebeeFriends of the Mongarlowe RiverFrog and Tadpole Study Group of NSWFutureworld: National Centre for Appropriate TechnologyGloucester Environment GroupGordon's Bay Volunteer Bush Regeneration Project Inc.Gosford District Wildlife Conservation SocietyGoulburn Field Naturalists SocietyGould League of NSW Inc.Great Lakes Environment AssociationGreen Corridor CoalitionGreen ShareholdersGreening Australia (NSW) Inc.Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Foundation Inc.Hornsby Conservation SocietyInner West Environment GroupJervis Bay Regional AllianceKangaroo Protection Co-operative Ltd.Kangaroo Valley Environment GroupKu-ring-gai Bat Conservation Society Inc.Lake Macquarie Coastal & Wetlands AllianceLake Wollumboola Protection Association Inc.Lane Cove Bushland and Conservation SocietyLinnean Society of NSWMOSESMineral Policy InstituteMosman Parks and Bushland Assn.Mudgee District Environment Group Inc.Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists Inc.NSW Bird Atlassers Inc.NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue ServiceNambucca Valley Conservation Association Inc.National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia


National Parks Association of NSW, Inc.Native Bird Liberation AllianceNepean Action GroupNorth Coast Environment Council Inc.Oatley Flora & Fauna Conservation Society Inc.Orange Field Naturalist and Conservation SocietyOrienteering Association of NSWOrrca IncOyster Farmers' Association of NSW Ltd.Oz GREEN Global Rivers Environmental Education NetworkParks and Playgrounds Movement Inc.Protectors of Public Lands (PPL)Razorback Environment Protection Society Inc.River Canoe Club of NSWRyde - Hunters Hill Flora & Fauna Preservation SocietyRylstone District Environment SocietySCRAPSTEP Inc.Save Hawkesbury's Unique River Environment Inc.Save Manly Dam Catchment CommitteeScone-Parkville Environment Watch Inc.Scotts Head Protection Group Inc.Sustainable Population Australian Inc. (SPA)Sutherland Shire Environment CentreSydney Environmental Education NetworkSydney Harbour & Foreshores CommitteeTaiwan International Society of Wilderness In AustraliaThe Bush Club Inc.The Colo CommitteeThe Hawkesbury River Environment Protection SocietyThe LEAD (Lead Education and Abatement Design) GroupThe Wilderness Society (NSW)Thornleigh Area Bushland SocietyTotal Environment Centre (TEC)URGE: Lake MacquarieUlitarra Conservation SocietyUpper Clarence Combined LandcareUpper Middle Harbour Conservation SocietyWDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society Australasia Inc.Wildlife Preservation Society of AustraliaWilloughby Environment Protection Association (WEPA) Inc.Wolli Creek Preservation SocietyYHA NSW Inc.(2)

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3955 REDFERN WATERLOO—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3956 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs representing the Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business—

3957 ROADS—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3958 RURAL AFFAIRS—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

3959 SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3960 SMALL BUSINESS—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs representing the Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business—

*3961 SPECIAL MINISTER OF STATE—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—





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3962 STATE DEVELOPMENT—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—

*3963 TOURISM AND SPORT AND RECREATION—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins asked the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources representing the Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, Minister for Women, and Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development—


ADI Residents Action GroupAID⁄WATCHAlbury Wodonga Environment Centre

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Alternative Technology Association (Sydney)Association for Berowra Creek Inc.Association for Environmental Education (Central Coast)Australian Association of Bush Regenerators (NSW Inc.)Australian Community FoodsAustralian Conservation Foundation (Central Coast)Australian Conservation Foundation (Shoalhaven)Australian Conservation Foundation (Sydney Branch)Australian Plants Society NSW Ltd.Bankstown Bushland Society Inc.Bellingen Environment CentreBendalong and Districts Environment AssociationBicycle NSWBig Scrub Environment CentreBird Observers Club of Australia (BOCA)Birding NSWBlacktown and District Environment GroupBlue Mountains Conservation Society Inc.Budawang CommitteeCables DownunderCamphor Laurel Research CentreCastlecrag Conservation SocietyCentral West Environment CouncilClarence Environment CentreClarence Valley Conservation CoalitionCoast and Wetlands Society Inc.Coastwatchers Association Inc.Colong Foundation for WildernessColumban Centre for Peace, Ecology and JusticeCommunity Environment NetworkConfederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSWCurl Curl Lagoon Friends Inc.Dubbo Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Inc.Earth Repair FoundationEco-Transit SydneyEcoNetwork - Port Stephens Inc.Environmental Defenders OfficeFairfield City Indigenous Flora ParkFriends of CurrawongFriends of Dee Why LagoonFriends of Old Toongabbie ForestFriends of PilligaFriends of Quarantine Station Inc.Friends of Shannon Creek Action Group


Friends of TumblebeeFriends of the Mongarlowe RiverFrog and Tadpole Study Group of NSWFutureworld: National Centre for Appropriate TechnologyGloucester Environment GroupGordon's Bay Volunteer Bush Regeneration Project Inc.Gosford District Wildlife Conservation SocietyGoulburn Field Naturalists SocietyGould League of NSW Inc.Great Lakes Environment AssociationGreen Corridor CoalitionGreen ShareholdersGreening Australia (NSW) Inc.Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Foundation Inc.Hornsby Conservation SocietyInner West Environment GroupJervis Bay Regional AllianceKangaroo Protection Co-operative Ltd.Kangaroo Valley Environment GroupKu-ring-gai Bat Conservation Society Inc.Lake Macquarie Coastal & Wetlands AllianceLake Wollumboola Protection Association Inc.Lane Cove Bushland and Conservation SocietyLinnean Society of NSWMOSESMineral Policy InstituteMosman Parks and Bushland Assn.Mudgee District Environment Group Inc.Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists Inc.NSW Bird Atlassers Inc.NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue ServiceNambucca Valley Conservation Association Inc.National Association for Sustainable Agriculture AustraliaNational Parks Association of NSW, Inc.Native Bird Liberation AllianceNepean Action GroupNorth Coast Environment Council Inc.Oatley Flora & Fauna Conservation Society Inc.Orange Field Naturalist and Conservation SocietyOrienteering Association of NSWOrrca IncOyster Farmers' Association of NSW Ltd.Oz GREEN Global Rivers Environmental Education NetworkParks and Playgrounds Movement Inc.

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Protectors of Public Lands (PPL)Razorback Environment Protection Society Inc.River Canoe Club of NSWRyde - Hunters Hill Flora & Fauna Preservation SocietyRylstone District Environment SocietySCRAPSTEP Inc.Save Hawkesbury's Unique River Environment Inc.Save Manly Dam Catchment CommitteeScone-Parkville Environment Watch Inc.Scotts Head Protection Group Inc.Sustainable Population Australian Inc. (SPA)Sutherland Shire Environment CentreSydney Environmental Education NetworkSydney Harbour & Foreshores CommitteeTaiwan International Society of Wilderness In AustraliaThe Bush Club Inc.The Colo CommitteeThe Hawkesbury River Environment Protection SocietyThe LEAD (Lead Education and Abatement Design) GroupThe Wilderness Society (NSW)Thornleigh Area Bushland SocietyTotal Environment Centre (TEC)URGE: Lake MacquarieUlitarra Conservation SocietyUpper Clarence Combined LandcareUpper Middle Harbour Conservation SocietyWDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society Australasia Inc.Wildlife Preservation Society of AustraliaWilloughby Environment Protection Association (WEPA) Inc.Wolli Creek Preservation SocietyYHA NSW Inc.(2)


Answer— Details of grant recipients, including amounts and funding programs are contained in the annual report of the agency. The Auditor General conducts annual audits of agency accounts and provides reports to Parliament.

3964 TRANSPORT—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for State Development—


*3965 TREASURER—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, Treasurer, and Minister for Citizenship—



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Answer—

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The Premier and Treasurer has advised that the answer to the Honourable member's question is:Details of grant recipients, including amounts and funding programs are contained in the annual report of the agency. The Auditor-General conducts annual audits of agency accounts and provides reports to Parliament.

3966 UTILITIES—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Minister for Police, and Minister for Utilities—

*3967 WESTERN SYDNEY—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Western Sydney, Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—


ADI Residents Action GroupAID⁄WATCHAlbury Wodonga Environment CentreAlternative Technology Association (Sydney)Association for Berowra Creek Inc.Association for Environmental Education (Central Coast)Australian Association of Bush Regenerators (NSW Inc.)Australian Community FoodsAustralian Conservation Foundation (Central Coast)Australian Conservation Foundation (Shoalhaven)Australian Conservation Foundation (Sydney Branch)Australian Plants Society NSW Ltd.Bankstown Bushland Society Inc.Bellingen Environment CentreBendalong and Districts Environment AssociationBicycle NSWBig Scrub Environment CentreBird Observers Club of Australia (BOCA)Birding NSWBlacktown and District Environment GroupBlue Mountains Conservation Society Inc.Budawang CommitteeCables DownunderCamphor Laurel Research CentreCastlecrag Conservation SocietyCentral West Environment CouncilClarence Environment CentreClarence Valley Conservation CoalitionCoast and Wetlands Society Inc.Coastwatchers Association Inc.Colong Foundation for Wilderness


Columban Centre for Peace, Ecology and JusticeCommunity Environment NetworkConfederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSWCurl Curl Lagoon Friends Inc.Dubbo Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Inc.Earth Repair FoundationEco-Transit SydneyEcoNetwork - Port Stephens Inc.Environmental Defenders OfficeFairfield City Indigenous Flora ParkFriends of CurrawongFriends of Dee Why LagoonFriends of Old Toongabbie ForestFriends of PilligaFriends of Quarantine Station Inc.Friends of Shannon Creek Action GroupFriends of TumblebeeFriends of the Mongarlowe RiverFrog and Tadpole Study Group of NSWFutureworld: National Centre for Appropriate TechnologyGloucester Environment GroupGordon's Bay Volunteer Bush Regeneration Project Inc.Gosford District Wildlife Conservation SocietyGoulburn Field Naturalists SocietyGould League of NSW Inc.Great Lakes Environment AssociationGreen Corridor CoalitionGreen ShareholdersGreening Australia (NSW) Inc.Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Foundation Inc.Hornsby Conservation SocietyInner West Environment GroupJervis Bay Regional AllianceKangaroo Protection Co-operative Ltd.Kangaroo Valley Environment GroupKu-ring-gai Bat Conservation Society Inc.Lake Macquarie Coastal & Wetlands AllianceLake Wollumboola Protection Association Inc.Lane Cove Bushland and Conservation SocietyLinnean Society of NSWMOSESMineral Policy InstituteMosman Parks and Bushland Assn.Mudgee District Environment Group Inc.

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Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists Inc.NSW Bird Atlassers Inc.NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue ServiceNambucca Valley Conservation Association Inc.National Association for Sustainable Agriculture AustraliaNational Parks Association of NSW, Inc.Native Bird Liberation AllianceNepean Action GroupNorth Coast Environment Council Inc.Oatley Flora & Fauna Conservation Society Inc.Orange Field Naturalist and Conservation SocietyOrienteering Association of NSWOrrca IncOyster Farmers' Association of NSW Ltd.Oz GREEN Global Rivers Environmental Education NetworkParks and Playgrounds Movement Inc.Protectors of Public Lands (PPL)Razorback Environment Protection Society Inc.River Canoe Club of NSWRyde - Hunters Hill Flora & Fauna Preservation SocietyRylstone District Environment SocietySCRAPSTEP Inc.Save Hawkesbury's Unique River Environment Inc.Save Manly Dam Catchment CommitteeScone-Parkville Environment Watch Inc.Scotts Head Protection Group Inc.Sustainable Population Australian Inc. (SPA)Sutherland Shire Environment CentreSydney Environmental Education NetworkSydney Harbour & Foreshores CommitteeTaiwan International Society of Wilderness In AustraliaThe Bush Club Inc.The Colo CommitteeThe Hawkesbury River Environment Protection SocietyThe LEAD (Lead Education and Abatement Design) GroupThe Wilderness Society (NSW)Thornleigh Area Bushland SocietyTotal Environment Centre (TEC)URGE: Lake MacquarieUlitarra Conservation SocietyUpper Clarence Combined LandcareUpper Middle Harbour Conservation SocietyWDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society Australasia Inc.


Wildlife Preservation Society of AustraliaWilloughby Environment Protection Association (WEPA) Inc.Wolli Creek Preservation SocietyYHA NSW Inc.(2)


Answer— The Office of the Minister for Western Sydney does not administer a grants program.

3968 WOMEN—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources representing the Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, Minister for Women, and Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development—

3969 YOUTH—FUNDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANISATIONS—Mr Jenkins to ask the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs representing the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—

3970 ENVIRONMENT—SYERSTON NICKEL COBALT MINE—Ms Rhiannon to ask the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

3971 MINERAL RESOURCES—SYERSTON NICKEL COBALT MINE—Ms Rhiannon to ask the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

3972 PLANNING—SYERSTON NICKEL COBALT MINE—Ms Rhiannon to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

3973 ROADS—WIDENING OF NARELLAN ROAD—Ms Rhiannon to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Roads—

3974 PLANNING—OATLEY COLES SUPERMARKET DEVELOPMENT—Ms Hale to ask the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

*3975 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS—MULGA ROAD OATLEY DEVELOPMENT—Ms Hale asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1)(a) Has the Department of Industrial Relations investigated alleged breaches of the Occupational

Health and Safety Act 2000 at a demolition site at 65 Mulga Road, Oatley?(b) If not, why not?

(2)

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(a) Given allegations that demolition activities at 65 Mulga Road, Oatley, carried out by Kari and Ghossayn, have breached occupational health and safety standards, will WorkCover investigate this case?


(3) Which agency should investigate allegations of workers not wearing protective clothing, removing asbestos without appropriate safety procedures, and dangerously parking vehicles on public roads around the demolition site?

Answer— WorkCover is the appropriate agency to investigate allegations of breaches of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (2000). WorkCover investigates allegations of workers not wearing personal protective equipment and complaints in relation to removal of asbestos by commercial operators. WorkCover is also responsible for investigating allegations about traffic issues directly associated with the activity on building sites from an occupational health and safety perspective.WorkCover has visited the site at 65 Mulga Road, Oatley on a number of occasions and taken appropriate action in relation to identified breaches. This included the issue of a prohibition notice, an improvement notice and a penalty notice (carrying an on-the spot fine) in relation to asbestos removal, and improvement notices in relation to the provision of amenities and fencing on site. WorkCover has also taken action to ensure that all workers on the site wear appropriate personal protective equipment. All notices have been complied with and the work allowed to proceed.Local government, the Roads and Traffic Authority and NSW Police are the appropriate authorities to deal with general traffic issues on public roads.

*3976 FAIR TRADING—BUILDING CERTIFICATION—Ms Hale asked the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Western Sydney, Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—

(1)(a) Has the Department of Fair Trading investigated alleged conflict of interest by the building

certifier Barry Johnson, who is currently acting as certifier for developer Renaldo Gaiety, building a Coles supermarket at Mulga Road, Oatley, while at the same time acting as a consultant for Coles?


(2) Has the Department of Fair Trading investigated alleged demolition certificates being issued despite demolition activities in breach of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000?

(3)(a) Will the department investigate the above case?(b) If not, why not?

(4) How many cases of impropriety involving building certifiers did the department investigate in: (a) 2002?(b) 2003?(c) 2004?

Answer— These issues do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Office for Fair Trading.

15 DECEMBER 2005(Paper No. 134)


3978 ENVIRONMENT—NOISY CAR STEREOS—Mrs Forsythe to ask the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

How many Penalty Infringement Notices have been issued under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 in relation to noisy car stereos for each of the following years:(1) 2001?(2) 2002?(3) 2003?(4) 2004?(5) 2005?

3979 JUVENILE JUSTICE—CAPACITY OF JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTRES—Ms Cusack to ask the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

(1)(a) What is the current capacity of the Juvenile Justice detention centre system?(b) What is the current occupancy of the Juvenile Justice detention centre system?

(2)(a) Have special leave arrangements been authorised for a large number of detainees over

Christmas?(b) If so, how many?(c) If so, why?

(3) Is there a possibility that a large number of arrests of young people under the age of 18 will occur due to major incidents this weekend, in the new year, and⁄or on Australia day?

(4)(a) As a result of the large number of detainees already in Juvenile Justice detention centres, is

there a contingency plan to accommodate alleged young offenders remanded to custody?(b) If not, why not?

3980 ATTORNEY-GENERAL—N S W MAGISTRATES—Mrs Pavey to ask the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

What is the date of appointment for all of the current serving magistrates in New South Wales?

3981 DISABILITY SERVICES—COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION—Mr Ryan to ask the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) Will a public commitment be given that no individual Community Participation client will be funded for less than the current minimum rate of $13,500 per annum in 2006 and 2007 under the recently announced 'New Directions for Community Participation'?

(2) Will all Community Participation clients continue to receive a minimum service level of 18 hours per week under the recently announced 'New Directions for Community Participation'?

3982 DISABILITY SERVICES—ACCOMMODATION AND RESPITE—Mr Ryan to ask the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) How many vacancies occurred in group homes during the 2004-2005 financial year?(2) How many vacancies occurred in each of the eight Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care

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regions?(3) How many applications did vacancy management committees consider during the 2004-2005

financial year ?(4) How many applications to vacancy management committees resulted in clients being placed into

group homes during 2004-2005?(5) How many applications to vacancy management committees were unsuccessful in being granted a

place in a group home during 2004-2005?(6) How many respite beds were blocked by clients using them on a permanent basis on 30 November

2005?

3983 DISABILITY SERVICES—HIGH NEEDS POOL—Mr Ryan to ask the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) How many people were on the waiting list for a service from the High Needs Pool on 30 June 2005?(2) How many were on the same waiting list on 30 November 2005?

3984 DISABILITY SERVICES—ATTENDANT CARE PROGRAM—Mr Ryan to ask the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) How many people were on the waiting list for a service from the Attendant Care Program on 30 June 2005?

(2) How many were on the same waiting list on 30 November 2005?(3) How many people who are on waiting lists for the high needs pool or the Attendant Care Program

are waiting in hospital?

3985 DISABILITY SERVICES—LICENSED RESIDENTIAL CENTRES—Mr Ryan to ask the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) How many people from the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC) are working in the Boarding House unit to ensure compliance with the Youth and Community Services Act 1973?

(2) How many complaints has DADHC received relating to unlicensed boarding or rooming houses in 2004-2005?

(3) How many unlicensed boarding houses were prosecuted for operating illegally during 2004-2005?(4)

(a) Will the Youth and Community Services Act 1973 be amended to remove its inappropriate use of the term 'handicapped' in reference to people with disabilities?

(b) If so, when?(c) If not, why not?

(5)(a) Will the Youth and Community Services Act 1973 be amended to ensure that officers of

DADHC have adequate powers to investigate illegal boarding houses who are inappropriately accommodating people with disabilities?

(b) If so, when?(c) If not, why not?

(6) How many residents of Licensed Residential Centres were assessed using the screening tool during 2004-2005?

(7) How many residents of Licensed Residential Centres were found to be inappropriately accommodated in 2004-2005?

(8) How many residents of Licensed Residential Centres were relocated into supported accommodation after they were assessed by the screening tool to be inappropriately accommodated?


(9) How many residents of Licensed Residential Centres who were found to be inappropriately accommodated were not able to be relocated into suitable accommodation during 2004-2005?

John EvansClerk of the Parliaments

_________________________________________ Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales

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