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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS

No. 185

THURSDAY 30 JANUARY 2014

(The Questions and Answers Paper published for the first sitting day in each week will contain, by number and title, all unanswered questions, together with questions to which answers have been received on the previous sitting and any new questions. On subsequent days, new questions are printed, as are questions to which answers were received the previous day. Consequently the full text of any question will be printed only twice: when notice is given; and, when answered.)

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Q & A No. 184 (Including Question Nos 5290 to 5370) 01 January 2014

Q & A No. 185 (Including Question Nos 5371 to 5526) 06 March 2014

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*5129 RESOURCES AND ENERGY—BONDS AND SECURITIES HELD FOR MINING PROJECTS RESOURCES AND ENERGY—Mr Buckingham asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast—

(1) What is the quantum of bonds and securities held for the following mining projects: (a) Boggabri coal mine - CL368, A339, A355 - Idemitsu Australia Resources Pty Ltd?(b) Maules Creek mine - CL 375, (A)346 - Whitehaven Coal Limited?

Answer— (1)

(a) Over $10 million.(b) Over $5.5 million.

*5130 PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE—BONDS AND SECURITIES HELD FOR MINING PROJECTS PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE—Mr Buckingham asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW, Leader of the House—

(1) What is the quantum of bonds and securities held for the following mining projects: (a) Boggabri coal mine - CL368, A339, A355 - Idemitsu Australia Resources Pty Ltd?(b) Maules Creek mine - CL 375, (A)346 - Whitehaven Coal Limited?

Answer— This question should be directed to the Minister for Resources and Energy.

*5131 TRADE AND INVESTMENT—CROWN LANDS BUDGET AND STAFFING—Mr Buckingham asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services—

(1)(a) What is the budget of Crown Lands?(b) What proportion of this is for the administration of titles?

(2)(a) What is the total number of staff employed by Crown Lands?(b) What proportion of staff are allocated to administration of titles?(c) How many are senior managers?

(3) What is the ratio of senior managers to frontline staff?(4)

(a) Does Crown Lands have staff dedicated to assessing and resolving secondary interests in Crown reserves?

(b) If so, how many?

(5) Which secondary interests granted over Crown reserves were potentially unlawful by virtue of the court decision of Goomallee? Please provide a list.

(6) Is the Practice Guidelines used by Crown Lands available? Please provide a copy.

Answer— (1)

(a) The net cost of service budget for the Crown Lands Division in 2013⁄14 is $61 million.(b) Nil – the administration of titles is undertaken by Land and Property Information within the

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Department of Finance and Services.

(2)(a) As at 30 October 2013 the Crown Lands Division employed approximately 344 staff.(b) Nil – see 1b above.(c) There are five senior managers reporting to the Executive General Manager.

(3) Based on staff numbers at 30 October 2013, the ratio is approximately 1:57.(4)

(a) No(b) Not applicable

(5) The Crown Lands Amendment (Multiple Land Use) Bill 2013 relating to the Goomallee decision has been passed by the NSW Parliament. The Crown Lands database suggests that approximately 7,000 tenancies may have been issued for a purpose that was different to the reserve purpose. The majority of these tenancies are for rural related purposes such as grazing, but also includes tenancies for thousands of valued community organisations such as surf clubs, CWA Halls, scout groups, bowling clubs, marinas, child care centres, churches, and local businesses including kiosks and cafes which contribute to our local communities.

(6) The Crown Lands Division operates under legislation, supported by a series of fact sheets, policy documents, procedure guidelines and circulars. Crown Lands does not have a single authoritative Practice Guideline.

*5132 RESOURCES AND ENERGY—NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL DRILLING PARTNER—Mr Buckingham asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast—

In regards to the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council's Petroleum Special Prospecting Authority Applications 55, 56, 57 and 60, what are the "Evidence of the technical qualifications of the applicant and of the applicant's technical advisers" specified at 8(e) of the applications? Please provide a copy of the applications.

Answer— The Member is advised to contact the Aboriginal Land Council regarding the release of the nominated documents.

*5133 PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE—COAL SEAM GAS EXCLUSION ZONES' EFFECT ON DART ENERGY—Mr Buckingham asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW, Leader of the House—

(1) In regards to the Government's implementation of coal seam gas exclusion and buffer zones, will the following wells in Petroleum Exploration Licences 458 be allowed: (a) Fullerton one?(b) Fullerton two?(c) Fullerton three?(d) Fullerton four?(e) Shearman one?(f) ME FC exploratory wells one to seven?(g) Alexandria Landfill, St Peters?

(2) Is Dart Energy's Reviews of Environmental Factors approval for drilling in St Peters still valid or has it expired?

Answer— (1) and (2) These questions should be directed to the Minister for Resources and Energy.


*5135 RESOURCES AND ENERGY—CUTTING RED TAPE - MINING CONDITIONS—Mr Buckingham asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast—

In regards to the Minister for Resources and Energy's announcement to reduce the number of conditions in future standard coal mining leases from 24 to nine, and for other mining leases from 23 to eight:(1)

(a) Which conditions are being removed from standard coal mining leases and other mining leases?(b) Will this apply to existing leases or only new leases?(c) Will it apply to exploration licences?(d) Will it apply to mining leases that are renewed?

(2) Does this announcement apply to titles granted under the Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991? (a) Which conditions are being removed from the Mining Act 1992?(b) Which sections in the Mining Act 1992 and other legislation are being removed?

Answer— I refer the Member to the media release titled 'New mining lease standards to cut duplication' available on the Division of Resources website.

*5137 HEALTH—AUSTRALIAN NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATION'S LUCUS HEIGHT CENTRE CRACKED PIPE - HEALTH—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

(1)(a)

(i) Was testing conducted by NSW Health after a break was reported on a Sydney Water sewer line from Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation's Lucas Heights centre to the Cronulla sewage treatment plant in February-March 2013?

(ii) If so, what was the result of those tests?(b)

(i) Were tests carried out in relation to radioactivity?(ii) If so, what were the results of those tests?

Answer— The Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research has advised: No. Environmental sampling was undertaken by the EPA, Sutherland Shire Council, the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, and Sydney Water. These results indicated that the incident did not present a public health risk.

*5138 ENVIRONMENT—AUSTRALIAN NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATION'S LUCAS HEIGHTS CENTRE CRACKED PIPE - ENVIRONMENT—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

(1)(a)

(i) Was testing conducted by the Environmental Protection Authority after a break was reported on a Sydney Water sewer line from Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation's Lucas Heights centre to the Cronulla sewage treatment plant in February-March 2013?

(ii) If so, what was the result of those tests?(b) Did any materials enter the Woronora River or the Sydney Catchment?(c)

(i) Were tests carried out in relation to radioactivity?

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(ii) If so, what were the results of those tests?

Answer— (1)

(a)(i) Yes.(ii) Analysis of water samples determined that no contaminants at levels harmful to human

health or the environment were present.(b) Yes, sewage did enter the Woronora River as a result of the leak. No sewage entered the

Sydney Catchment as a result of the leak.(c)

(i) Yes.(ii) Testing indicated no radioactivity above normal, safe drinking water levels.

*5139 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—AUSTRALIAN NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATION'S LUCAS HEIGHTS CRACKED PIPE - PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1)(a)

(i) Was testing carried out by the Sydney Catchment Authority after a break was reported on a Sydney Water sewer line from Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation's Lucas Heights centre to the Cronulla sewage treatment plant in February-March 2013?

(ii) If so, what was the result of those tests?(b) Did any materials enter the Woronora River or the Sydney Catchment?(c)

(i) Were tests carried out in relation to radioactivity?(ii) If so, what were the results of those tests?

Answer— (1) Neither the Lucas Heights facility, nor any downstream impacts of such an incident, fall within the

Sydney water supply catchments. Accordingly, the Sydney Catchment Authority does not have any responsibility in relation to such an incident and did not attend the site.


*5140 ATTORNEY GENERAL—SMOKING IN PRISONS—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

(1) What are the current plans for implementing a total smoking ban in New South Wales prisons?(2)

(a) What are the specific dates for the implementation of a complete smoke free prison system in New South Wales?

(b) What is the specific timeline for the implementation of a complete smoke free prison system in New South Wales?

(3)(a) What support programs will the Government offer to assist prisoners in quitting smoking?(b) Will all prisoners who are smokers at the time of a ban being put in place be eligible to receive

nicotine replacement therapy at no cost of their own?(c) What will be the funding required for these initiatives?


(4) Will the report into the trial smoking ban at the Lithgow correctional facility be made public?(5) When will the recommendations from the report on the no-smoking trial at the Lithgow correctional

facility be made public?

Answer— (1) to (5) In September 2013, the Commissioner of Corrective Services announced that Corrective

Services NSW (CSNSW) is aiming to have tobacco free workplaces, including correctional centres, within 18 months. CSNSW and the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network are developing plans and strategies to support inmates to quit smoking. This includes consideration of appropriate nicotine replacement therapy. Overseas and interstate experience also guides the planning. The report into the trial smoking ban at Lithgow Correctional Centre is currently being considered by the CSNSW Executive Committee.

*5141 ATTORNEY GENERAL, JUSTICE—OUTER METROPOLITAN MULTI-PURPOSE CORRECTIONAL CENTRE—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

(1)(a) Has the Outer Metropolitan Multi-Purpose Correctional Centre (OMMPCC) changed the

starting time in its structured day schedule for overseers and watch staff to 8am?(b) If not, what is the start time for this shift?

(2)(a) In the case of inmates who are employed in the OMMPCC's industry program, has the changed

start time for overseers and watch staff changed the work day for such inmates to a shift from 8.30am to 3pm?

(b) If so, why?

(3)(a) Has participation in education programs and other rehabilitative services as described by r 60(2)

of the Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Regulation 2008, changed since the changes to starting times?

(b) If so, how?

(4)(a) Are inmates of the OMMPCC still given two hours of exercise in the open air as required by r

53(1) of the Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Regulation 2008?(b) If not, why not?(c) How much are they given?

(5) lf the inmates of the OMMPCC are still given two hours of exercise in the open air as required by r 53(1) of the Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Regulation 2008, when does this activity take place in the weekday structured day routine?

(6) Are inmates who do not participate in the industry program required to obtain permission from the Duty Office before leaving their Unit outside of lock-in hours?

Answer— (1) The starting time for overseers, with the exception of the kitchen and laundry overseers, has changed

to 8:00am. The starting time for custodial officers has not changed.(2) Inmates commence work at 8:00am and work for 6 hours, which includes a one hour lunch break.(3) Clause 57 of the Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Regulation 2008 (the Regulation) provides

for program participation. All rehabilitative and education programs form part of the structured day routine. Program participation is facilitated in the same way as it was before the change to starting times.

(4) and (5) In accordance with clause 50 of the Regulation, inmates are allocated 2 hours of recreation time within the structured day routine.

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*5142 ENVIRONMENT—EAST MAITLAND GASWORKS CONTAMINATION AND REMEDIATION—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

(1)(a) What are the current contaminants on the old East Maitland gasworks site?(b) What is the extent of such contamination on the site?

(2)(a) Is the Government aware of any potential or actual risks of contamination on the site leaching,

or otherwise being transferred to adjourning sites or waterways?(b) If so, what are these risks?

(3) What actions have previously been taken by the Government or any other agency to remediate the site?

(4)(a) Does the Government have any plans to remediate the site?(b) If so, what are they?

(5)(a) What is the estimated cost of remediation of the site?(b) Who is responsible for remediating the site?

Answer— The contaminants on the site are from operations and waste products of the former gasworks. Investigations to date have not identified any significant risks from the contamination or warranted the need for regulation under the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997. Maitland City Council, as the owner of the site, may choose to remediate the site in line with any future land use. Remediation costs would depend on the future land use of the site.


*5143 ENVIRONMENT—COMMUNITY CONSERVATION AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEES—Dr Faruqi asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

(1)(a) Has the Government stopped funding the three Community Conservation Area Advisory

Committees that were established to oversee the management of Brigalow and Nadewar Community Conservation Areas?

(b) If so, what is the reason for ceasing funding?

(2)(a) Has the Government requested the Natural Resources Commission to consider commercial

logging operations in Zone three areas of the Brigalow and Nandewar Community Conservation Area?

(b) If so, what is the rationale for this request?

(3) Does the Government consider any potential commercial logging operations in Zone three areas of the Brigalow and Nandewar Community Conservation Area to be consistent with: (a) The National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974?(b) The Brigalow and Nandewar Community Conservation Area Act 2005?(c) The Nandewar Integrated Forestry Operations Amendment?

Answer— (1)


(a) and (b) The Committees have expired. The primary role of the Committees was to advise Government during the development of the Brigalow-Nandewar Community Conservation Area Agreement and that role has been fulfilled. The Agreement was made on 11 June 2009 and is publicly available on the Office of Environment and Heritage website.

(2)(a) to (b) No. The Terms of Reference for the Natural Resources Commision project are publicly

available on the Natural Resources Commission's website.

(3)(a) to (c) The Government does not support commercial logging in lands reserved under the

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 including the zone three areas of the Brigalow and Nandewar Community Conservation Area.


*5144 TREASURER—PAYROLL TAX REBATE SCHEME - DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT - OFFICE OF STATE REVENUE—Ms Barham asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations—

As of November 2012, there were only five applications made to the Payroll Tax Rebate Scheme Disability Employment program, how many employees with a disability have entered the program since November 2012?

Answer— This question would be more appropriately directed to the Minister for Finance and Services.

*5145 TREASURER—NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME—Ms Barham asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations—

(1)(a) During Budget Estimates the Department for Family and Community Services (FACS) stated

that it is participating as part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in a joint review concerning the base unit price of $34.05 for assistance in self-care activities in the Hunter launch site. Noting that it is considerably less than equivalent state-based programs at $43.50, are there further details available?

(b) If not, in view of current concern of disability service providers of the unit price having to cover wages of the support worker; on-costs; travel up to 10 km; any costs associated with recruitment, training, supervision and rostering and organisational overheads, when will FACS provide clarification?

Answer— This question would be more appropriately directed to the Minister for Disability Services.

*5146 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES—SERVICE MAPPING WITHIN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES—Ms Barham asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

(1) What service mapping exercises has the Department of Family and Community Services and its predecessor agencies undertaken?

(2) For what projects and purposes do the Department of Family and Community Services use 2011 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data?

(3) Has the Department undertaken any further service mapping exercises since the 2009 work by the Department of Community Services on resilient communities?

Answer—

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(1) & (3) The Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) undertakes service mapping exercises to ensure service delivery across portfolios is well informed.

(2) 2011 ABS Census data (the Census) is used widely across FACS to support reporting, planning and policy development.

*5147 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES—CHILD PROTECTION AND SIBLING GROUPS—Ms Barham asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

(1) What are the current figures of sibling groups referred to a Community Service Centre (CSC) or Joint Investigative Response Team (JIRT), by Family and Community Services region, in line with the information provided in the 2008 'Child Protection Reports: Analysis of Sibling Groups' on page six?

(2) What is the data on Risk of Significant Harm Reports for sibling groups in terms of what level of assessment CSC or JIRT received during the following periods: (a) 2010-2011?(b) 2011-2012?

(3)(a) Does the Department of Family and Community Services maintain data on sibling groups for

years beyond 2005-2006 in line with the data analysis tables in the 'Child Protection Reports: Analysis of Sibling Groups' Report 2008?

(b) If so, why is it not included in the Annual Statistical Reports?

Answer— (1) and (2) The 2008 report, Child protection reports: An analysis of sibling groups, was a special

research project, which involved extensive time, analysis and staff resources. The information and analysis contained within is not readily available from existing Community Services systems.

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*5148 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—SNIFFER DOGS—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) How many complaints about police sniffer dogs were received by the NSW Police Force in the following financial periods? (a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?

(2) How much money has been paid out by or on behalf of the NSW Police Force or the state of New South Wales in response to legal proceedings relating to police sniffer dogs in the following financial periods: (a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?

(3) What expenses have been incurred by or on behalf of the NSW Police Force or the state of New South Wales defending legal proceedings relating to police sniffer dogs in the following financial periods: (a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?

(4) What records are kept of each search by a police sniffer dog?(5) How many searches were conducted using police sniffer dogs in the following financial periods:

(a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?


(6) How many searches involving a police sniffer dog found any illicit substances in the following financial periods: (a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?

(7) How many searches involving a police sniffer dog found indictable quantities of illicit substances in the following financial periods: (a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?

(8) How many searches involving a police sniffer dog found weapons in the following financial periods: (a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?

(9) How many people were searched by police officers as a result of a police sniffer dog indicating the presence of an illegal drug in each of the following calendar years: (a) 2012?(b) July 2013 to date?

(10) Of the people searched by police officers in Question (9), how many were not found to be in possession of any illegal drug in each of the following calendar years: (a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?

(11) Of the people searched by the police officers in Question (9), how many were found to be in possession of any illegal drug in each of the following calendar years: (a) 2012?(b) July 2013 to date?

(12) What was the cost of maintaining the Police Detection Dog unit(s), including upkeep, training and operational costs in each of the following calendar years: (a) 2012?(b) July 2013 to date?

Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me that it does not use the term 'sniffer dog'. It has a number of detection dog capabilities, including drugs, explosives, firearms, cadaver detection and general purpose. As the focus of the Member's question appears to be drug related, the figures below accordingly relate specifically to drug detection dogs, with the exception of question 8 which refers to weapons detection.(1)

(a) Seven.(b) One.

(2)(a) None.(b) None.

(3)(a) None.(b) None.

(4) Records are kept on the Computerised Operational Policing System (COPS), in accordance with NSW Police Force Crime Recording Standards.

(5)(a) 15,308.(b) 4,651 as at 31 October 2013.

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(a) 5,294.(b) 1,378.

(7)(a) 536.(b) 130 as at 31 October 2013.

(8)(a) Eight.(b) One as at 31 October 2013.

NB: The majority of firearm explosive detection dog deployments are at crime scenes searching for spent or discarded firearm shell casings and at venues for improvised explosive device search ⁄ clearances.

(9)(a) 16,184.(b) 4,651 as at 31 October 2013.

(10)(a) 10,964. However, 8,672 people admitted to recent drug contact or use.

NB: This question asks for data in calendar years, however then references '2012⁄2013'. To remain consistent with questions 9, 11 and 12, figures given for part (a) refer to the 2012 calendar year.

(b) 3,286. However, 2,676 people admitted to recent drug contact or use.

(11)(a) 5,280.(b) 1,378.

(12)(a) $331,319.(b) $92,315 as at 31 October 2013.

NB: These figures represent all operating expensive for the Police Dog Drug Detection Unit, but exclude employee related expenses.

*5149 ATTORNEY GENERAL—PROSECUTION RATES RESULTING FROM DRUG DETECTION DOGS—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

(1) Of the people searched by the police officers as a result of a police sniffer dog indicating the presence of an illegal drug, how many were successfully prosecuted for a summary offence under Part 2, Division 1 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 in each of the following financial periods: (a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?

(2) Of the people searched by the police officers as a result of a police sniffer dog indicating the presence of an illegal drug, how many were unsuccessfully prosecuted for a summary offence under Part 2, Division 1 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 in each of the following financial periods: (a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?

(3) Of the people searched by the police officers as a result of a police sniffer dog indicating the presence of an illegal drug, how many were successfully prosecuted for an indictable offence under Part 2, Division 2 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 in each of the following financial periods:


(a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?

(4) Of the people searched by the police officers as a result of a police sniffer dog indicating the presence of an illegal drug how many were unsuccessfully prosecuted for an indictable offence under Part 2, Division 2 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 in each of the following calendar years: (a) 2012?(b) July 2013 to date?

Answer— The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) holds all relevant data with respect to charges under the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 that have been proceeded against to court (and finalised in the NSW Criminal Courts). The most recent NSW Criminal Court data available from BOCSAR ends 30 June 2013.

*5150 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—POLICE FIREARMS SEIZURES—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) How many firearms license applications were received during the following financial periods: (a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?

(2) Of the firearms license applications received, how many were approved during the following financial periods: (a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?

(3) How many firearms were seized by police under s.25 of the Firearms Act 1996 during the following financial periods: (a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?

(4) How many firearms were seized in total by police during the following financial periods: (a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?

(5) Of the total number of guns seized during the following financial periods, how many were once registered in New South Wales or another jurisdiction? (a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?

(6) Of the total number of guns seized during the following financial periods, how many were seized under section 42 of the Firearms Act 1996? (a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?

(7) Of the total number of guns seized during the following financial periods, how many were seized under section 24(2)(c1) of the Firearms Act 1996? (a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?

(8) Of the total number of guns seized during the following financial periods, how many were found to have been stolen from a registered firearms owner? (a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?

(9) Of the total number of guns seized during the following financial periods, how many were found to have been illegally imported into Australia?

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(a) 2012⁄13?(b) July 2013 to date?

(10) What further action is the Government taking to restrict access to firearms?

Answer— In 2012⁄13 the NSW Firearms Registry had received 57,363 applications for firearm related licences or permits. From July 2013 to 31 October 2013 a further 26,217 applications had been received. In 2012⁄13 the NSW Firearms Registry approved 57,741 applications for firearm related licences or permits. From July 2013 to 31 October 2013 a further 25,553 applications were approved. Licences or permits approved in any one financial year may have been received prior to that financial year. The latest figures from the NSW Police Force indicate 8695 firearms were seized, surrendered or taken as an exhibit by Police in 2012⁄13, and so far this year a further 4674 firearms have already been seized or surrendered or taken as an exhibit. Statistics provided are accurate for the date they are extracted from relevant systems. The status of firearms changes depending on the legal and forensic processes that are undertaken. As previously advised in answer to question on notice 1292, further detail on the registration status or other details of firearms seized by police are not readily available from current police systems and its extraction, if possible, would entail an unreasonable diversion of policing resources.

*5151 ATTORNEY GENERAL—LEGAL AID—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

(1) What was the legal aid funding for defended criminal law cases in the Local Court during the following financial periods: (a) 2011⁄12?(b) 2012⁄13?

(2) What is the legal aid funding budgeted for defended criminal law cases in the Local Court during the 2013⁄2014 financial period?

(3) How many defended criminal law cases were, or are budgeted to be, granted legal aid funding in the Local Court during the following financial periods: (a) 2011⁄12?(b) 2012⁄13?(c) 2013⁄14:

(i) Actual to date?(ii) Anticipated for the year?

(4) How many defended local court criminal law cases have been, or are anticipated to be, refused legal aid as a result of changes to criteria for funding based on the likelihood of a custodial sentence during the following financial periods: (a) 2012⁄13?(b) 2013⁄14?


(5) What was the legal aid funding for defended criminal law cases in the District Court during the following financial periods: (a) 2011⁄12?(b) 2012⁄13?

(6) What is the legal aid funding budgeted for defended criminal law cases in the District Court during the 2013⁄2014 financial period?

(7) How many defended criminal law cases were, or are budgeted to be, granted legal aid funding in the District Court during the following financial periods: (a) 2011⁄12?


(b) 2012⁄13?(c) 2013⁄14:


(8) What was the legal aid funding for defended criminal law cases in the Supreme Court during the following financial periods: (a) 2011⁄12?(b) 2012⁄13?

(9) What is the legal aid funding budgeted for defended criminal law cases in the Supreme Court during the 2013⁄2014 financial period?

(10) How many defended criminal law cases were, or are budgeted to be, granted legal aid funding in the Supreme Court during the following financial periods: (a) 2011⁄12?(b) 2012⁄13?(c) 2013⁄14:


Answer— (1) Legal Aid NSW criminal law casework data cannot be broken down to isolate expenditure on

defended hearings in the Local Court.(2) The total Legal Aid NSW budget for criminal law in 2013⁄2014 is $120,947,000 (including

Commonwealth funding). Legal Aid NSW does not budget at the individual court level owing to factors, which are beyond its control. These include changes in crime rates, changes to the law, and changes in court practice and procedure. Legal Aid needs to retain flexibility in order to respond to these variations in demand.

(3) The number of actual defended criminal law cases that were granted legal aid funding in the Local Court during the relevant financial periods ending 31 October 2013 are:NSW Local Court, Number of criminal law cases, excluding committals, 2011⁄12 to 31 Oct 2013⁄14

Financial year Number2011-2012 15,6472012-2013 15,6162013-2014 (to 31 Oct) 5,349

Legal Aid NSW does not have figures on the number of anticipated cases for 2013-2014 owing to factors beyond its control. These include changes in crime rates, changes to the law, and changes in court practice and procedure.

(4) Figures on the number of cases that have been refused aid as a result of the change to Legal Aid's grants policy in relation to Local Court matters are not available as yet. The changes were not introduced until November 2013.

(5) See 1. above.(6) See 2. above.(7) The number of actual defended criminal law cases that were granted legal aid funding in the District

Court during the relevant financial periods ending 31 October 2013 are:NSW District Court, Number of Criminal Law Cases (excluding appeals), 2011112 to 31 Oct 2013⁄14*

Financial year Number2011-2012 3,3572012-2013 3,6812013-2014 (to 31 Oct) 1,919

*This figure includes both trials and sentencing matters in the District Court

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Legal Aid NSW does not have figures on the number of anticipated cases for 2013-2014 owing to factors beyond its control. These include changes in crime rates, changes to the law, and changes in court practice and procedure.

(8) See 1. above.(9) See 2. above.(10)

The number of actual defended criminal law cases that were granted legal aid funding in the Supreme Court during the relevant financial periods ending 31 October 2013 are:NSW Supreme Court, Number of Criminal Law Cases, 2011⁄12 to 31 Oct 2013*

Financial year Number2011-2012 3462012-2013 3482013-2014 (to 31 Oct) 125

*This figure includes both trials and sentencing matters in the Supreme CourtLegal Aid NSW does not have figures on the number of anticipated cases for 2013-2014 owing to factors beyond its control. These include changes in crime rates, changes to the law, and changes in court practice and procedure.

*5152 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—SHARK NETS—Dr Faruqi asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1)(a) Where are the shark nets in New South Wales located? Please provide a list.(b) What are the dates of placement for the shark nets in New South Wales? Please provide a list.

(2)(a) How many incidents have there been where whales have been discovered to be caught in a

shark net?(b) When did these incidents take place?(c) Where did these incidents take place?(d) What were the species of whales caught?(e) How many of these incidents resulted in the deaths of the Whales?(f) What actions were taken?

Answer— (1)

(a) Stockton, Nobbys, Newcastle, Bar, Dixon Park, Merewether, Redhead, Swansea- Blacksmiths, Caves Beach, Catherine Hill Bay, Lakes, Soldiers, The Entrance, Shelly, Terrigal, North Avoca, Avoca, Copacabana, MacMasters, Killcare, Umina, Palm, Whale, Avalon, Bilgola, Newport, Mona Vale, Warriewood, North Narrabeen, Narrabeen, Dee Why, Curl Curl, Harbord, Queenscliff, North Steyne, Manly, Bondi, Bronte, Coogee, Maroubra, Wanda, Elouera, North Cronulla, Cronulla, Wattamolla, Garie, Coledale, Austinmer, Thirroul, North Wollongong, South Wollongong.

(b) Nets are set commencing 1 September and ending 30 April.

(2)(a) This is the sixth known baleen whale entanglement since 1950.(b) Between 1950 and 2013.(c) Between Newcastle and the Illawarra.(d) Humpback and Minke.(e) 3(f) 3 of the 6 whales were released or broke free. Necropsy was completed by scientists at Taronga

Zoo Veterinary staff on those whales found dead.


*5153 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—2013 TASER USAGE—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) How many instances of a Taser being drawn were recorded for the period 1 January 2013 to date?(2) How many instances of a Taser being discharged were recorded for the period 1 January 2013 to

date?(3) In the instances of a Taser being discharged, how many shots were fired on each occasion for the

period 1 January 2013 to date?(4) How many discharges have been identified as being improper uses for the period 1 January 2013 to

date?(5) How many of the discharges have a complete camera or audio recording of the incident from the

camera attached to the Taser available for the period 1 January 2013 to date?(6) What was the reason for instances when a complete camera recording was not available for the

period 1 January 2013 to date?(7)

(a) How many civil claims have been lodged against the police relating to Taser use for the period 1 January 2013 to date?

(b) Of these claims how many were successful?(c) What was the cost of defending these claims?(d) How much was paid to successful claimants for the period 1 January 2013 to date?

(8) How many reviews of Taser use by NSW Police by regional panels were undertaken by NSW Police in 2013 to date?

(9) Of the reviews undertaken during 2013 to date: (a) How many included an adverse finding⁄s regarding police Taser use?(b) How many made recommendations for:

(i) Counselling?(ii) Training?(iii) Reprimand?(iv) Other disciplinary action?

(c) How many made directions for: (i) Counselling?(ii) Training?(iii) Reprimand?(iv) Other disciplinary action?

Answer— (1) 712 as at 31 October 2013.(2) 159 as at 31 October 2013.(3) The use of Tasers on any occasion is based on an assessment of the subject and the operational nature

of the incident, including the risk to the alleged offender, the public and officers. Police have strict Standard Operating Procedures on the use of Tasers by frontline officers as well as comprehensive training which are regularly reviewed and updated by the NSW Police Force. The NSW Police Force also has extensive oversight procedures for Taser usage.

(4) One complaint has been sustained relating to Taser use in 2013 as at 9 November 2013. (5) Tasercam is automatically activated on the model of Taser used by General Duties police and a

recording is available for the vast majority of occasions when a Taser is used.(6) On occasion, vision from the Tasercam placed in the handgrip of the device is inadvertently covered

or partially covered by the finger of the police officer deploying the Taser. There can also be a delay of several seconds before the Tasercam begins to record due to initial battery power being delivered to the Taser, and momentary interruptions to Tasercam recording may occur when the Taser is fired.

(7)

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(a) Seven.(b) None of the claims lodged against police in the specified time period have concluded.(c) $24,552 as at 19 November 2013.(d) Nil.

(8) to (9) This information is not readily available and cannot be provided in the terms requested.

*5154 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—PRIVET—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1) How much did the Government spent on privet eradication or reduction in 2011⁄12?(2) How much has the Government spent on privet eradication or reduction in 2012⁄13?(3) How much does the Government plan to spend on privet eradication or reduction in 2013⁄14?(4) What are the locations within the Sydney Catchment Authority where privet is choking the

waterways?(5) In the December 2012 edition of Sydney Catchment Authority's quarterly newsletter, Scan, it says

there are three patches in the Kangaroo Valley where privet is still a problem, where are these locations?

Answer— (1) to (3) Privet is considered a widespread species and is not an eradication target in NSW. It is listed as

a Class four (4) Noxious weed in the Sydney basin and in 12 other Local Control Areas. As a declared weed it is the responsibility of the land owner to meet control obligations. Public land managers typically do not keep data on privet control. However Sydney Catchment Authority has spent over $400,000 on specific control works for privet (through Shoalhaven Council) and also funded 10 grants of $8000 to private landowners to undertake similar control.

(4) Privet is common in the Sydney basin and may be more prevalent in Western Sydney. Although it occurs in riparian areas it does not choke waterways. (5) The significant populations in Kangaroo Valley occur at: By the Kangaroo River Near Wattamolla township Bendeela picnic area.

*5155 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—TRESPASSING ON RESTRICTED LANDS OR SPECIAL AREAS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1)(a) How many people were caught entering restricted lands or special areas within the Sydney

Catchment Authority in 2011⁄12?(b) Where were the locations people were arrested and fined?(c) What were they doing when they were arrested?(d) What was the maximum penalty?

(2)(a) How many people have been caught entering restricted lands or special areas within the Sydney

Catchment Authority in 2012⁄13?(b) Where were the locations people were arrested and fined?(c) What were they doing when they were arrested?(d) What was the maximum penalty?

Answer— (1)

(a) 48(b) Nil(c) N⁄A(d) $1,000


(2)(a) 31(b) Nil(c) N⁄A(d) $750


*5156 TRANSPORT—WARATAH RAILWAY STATION SHUTTLE BUS—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

What plans does the Government have to initiate a Shuttle Bus to run from Waratah Railway Station via Hunter Stadium to Broadmeadow Railway Station to cater for special events at Hunter Stadium or the Newcastle Entertainment Precinct?

Answer— For events at Hunter Stadium, Newcastle Buses usually runs a shuttle service between Broadmeadow Station and the Stadium.Information about additional public transport services during special events is available from the 131500 website at www.131500.com.au⁄events.

*5157 TRANSPORT—NEW EXPRESS BUS ROUTE E36—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

Given that the new express bus route E36 service is currently being trialled, will the Government consider adding stops to this service to enable passengers to alight in North Curl Curl?

Answer— The Route E36 trial is still underway, with services being monitored.

*5158 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES—NEW WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

(1)(a) Are the records of individuals notified to or known to the Department of Family and

Communities, but not known to Police, automatically checked as part of the New Working with Children Check?

(b) If not, why not?

(2) What records are automatically checked as part of the New Working with Children Check?

Answer— (1) & (2) Information relating to the Working with Children Check process can be found on the Office of

the Children's Guardian website. The Member may note the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government has strengthened the Working With Children Check since 2011.

*5159 REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES, TRADE AND INVESTMENT—STOCKTON CENTRE—Ms Voltz asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services—

With the announced closure of the Stockton Centre, has the Government identified this site or the surrounding lands for sale or long term lease?

Answer— This question is a matter for the Minister for Disability Services and should be directed accordingly.

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*5160 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—WATER METERING DATA—Ms Barham asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1) Of all the properties with water service available in Sydney Water service areas during 2012, what percentage of properties used on average 50 litres of water per day or less?

(2) What was the number of Sydney Water account holders or Sydney Water serviced properties who on average use 50 litres of water per day or less, averaged over the 2012 calendar year, for each relevant postcode or Local Government Area in Sydney Water's service area?

(3) What was the percentage of Sydney Water account holders or Sydney Water serviced properties who on average use 50 litres of water per day or less, averaged over the 2012 calendar year, for each relevant postcode or Local Government Area in Sydney Water's service area?

(4) Of all the properties with water service available in Hunter Water service areas during 2012, what percentage of properties used on average 50 litres of water per day or less?

(5) What was the number of Hunter Water account holders or Sydney Water serviced properties who on average use 50 litres of water per day or less, averaged over the 2012 calendar year, for each relevant postcode or Local Government Area in Hunter Water's service area?

(6) What was the percentage of Hunter Water account holders or Hunter Water serviced properties who on average use 50 litres of water per day or less, averaged over the 2012 calendar year, for each relevant postcode or Local Government Area in Hunter Water's service area?

Answer— The question raised by Ms Barham falls under the administration of the Hon Andrew Constance MP, Minister for Finance and Services, and should be directed accordingly.

*5161 AGEING, DISABILITY SERVICES—AGEING, DISABILITY AND HOME CARE SERVICES COMPLAINTS DATA—Ms Barham asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—

(1) How many complaints about Ageing, Disability and Home Care Services (ADHC) has ADHC received for the following periods: (a) 2010⁄11?(b) 2011⁄12?(c) 2012⁄13?

(2) What percentage of clients receiving ADHC provided services have made complaints for the following periods: (a) 2010⁄11?(b) 2011⁄12?(c) 2012⁄13?

(3) What is the breakdown of complaints received for the following years by AHDC regions for the following periods: (a) 2010⁄11?(b) 2011⁄12?(c) 2012⁄13?

(4) What is the breakdown of complaints for the following periods: (a) 2010⁄11 by:

(i) service type?(ii) service issues?

(b) 2011⁄12 by: (i) service type?(ii) service issues?

(c) 2012⁄13 by: (i) service type?(ii) service issues?


(5)(a) Do these figures on complaints include complaints made in relation to ADHC funded non-

government service providers?(b) If not, please provide complaint data related to Non Government Organisation service providers

for the following periods: (i) 2010⁄11?(ii) 2011⁄12?(iii) 2012⁄13?

Answer— (1)

(a) 966.(b) 869.(c) 568.

(2) Ageing, Disability and Home Care's data on client numbers relates to the delivery of various service types. In many cases, clients receive more than one service. Consequently, any aggregation of these figures would include duplicate clients. Therefore, it is not possible to calculate the percentage of Ageing, Disability and Home Care clients that have made complaints.

(3)(a) to (c)

REGION 2010⁄11 2011⁄12 2012⁄13 Central Office 100 144 70 Metro North 117 101 63 Metro South 230 184 89 Hunter 76 65 55 Northern 99 69 58 Southern 149 112 95 Western 195 194 138 TOTAL 966 869 568

(4)(a) to (c)

Complaints by service type SERVICE TYPE 2010⁄11 2011⁄12 2012⁄13 Accommodation & respite 137* 80 52 Accommodation & direct services

* As above 14 5

Home Care 739 725 489 Planning & Access 90 43 20 Other 0 7 2 TOTAL 966 869 568

*Separate figures were not collected in 2010⁄11

Complaints by service issueSERVICE ISSUE 2010⁄11 2011⁄12 2012⁄13 Service access 67 73 24 Service delivery 631 594 404 Staff 251 194 133 Other 17 8 7 TOTAL 966 869 568

(d) No

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(e)This data is not collected by Ageing, Disability and Home Care as funded organisations maintain their own data sets for complaints as a requirement of their funding agreement.

*5162 ARTS—PUBLIC LIBRARIES CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE—Ms Barham asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, and Minister for the Arts—

(1) On what date did the Minister for the Arts receive library funding advice from the Library Council under section 4B(9) under the Library Act 1939?

(2)(a) Has the Minister made a submission to the Treasury on the Public Libraries Consultative

Committee report unanimously supported and approved on 6 August 2012?(b) If so, on what date?

(3) Has the Minister made a submission to the Treasury on the public library options paper prepared at the request of the Deputy Director General of Trade and Investment completed on 18 December 2012?

(4) What alternative models of library service delivery were canvassed in the public library options paper?

(5)(a) Did the Department for Trade and Investment develop a discussion paper on School Community

Libraries?(b) If so, who produced the discussion paper?(c) When was it completed and provided to the Minister?(d) Which communities have been identified as potential pilot sites?

(6)(a) Has the Department produced policy analysis or papers on the changing use of public libraries

including the effects of digital technologies and cost and ageing of materials?(b) If so, is this review complete?(c) When was it completed?(d) Who was it provided to?

(7)(a) Did this work on the changing use of public libraries focus on unserved or underserved

communities?(b) If so, who was identified as unserved or underserved in terms of library service?

(8)(a) Has the Department undertaken a review of the South Australian model of library funding?(b) If so, what was the result of this review?

(9)(a) Has the Department reviewed disability adjustments factors?(b) If so, has the review been completed?(c) What are the high level recommendations from the review?

Answer— (1) Section 4B(9) of the Library Act 1939 enables the Library Council of NSW to establish committees.

The Minister for the Arts does not receive library funding advice from the Library Council under this section.

(2) The Minister continues to work with the State Library of NSW and NSW Government agencies to consider the recommendations of the report.

(3) See response to question 2.


(4) Briefing materials have been provided to senior officials within the Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services (DRTIRIS) regarding a range of public library funding issues.

(5) DTIRIS has not developed a discussion paper on School Community Libraries. However, briefing materials have been provided to senior officials within DTIRIS which included discussion of School Community Libraries.

(6)(a) Some of these matters were considered as part of the Review of Public Library Funding

undertaken by the Public Libraries Consultative Committee (the Review).(b) Yes.(c) 6 August 2012.(d) The Minister for the Arts and the Director General, DTIRIS.

(7)(a) The Review considered a range of matters in relation to public library funding, including service

levels in different Local Government Areas (LGAs).(b) LGAs identified included some in Western Sydney and rural and regional areas.

(8) No(9)

(a) Yes as part of the Review.(b) See response to question 6(c)(c) The Review recommended a number of Local Government Grants Commission Disability

Factors be considered for inclusion in future funding models, such as numbers of people of non-English speaking background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, students, pre-school children and pensioners.

*5163 TRANSPORT—SYDNEY TRAINS HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE TIMETABLE CHANGES—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

Given that Higher School Certificate (HSC) exams concluded on 8 November 2013, why are Sydney Trains still advertising train timetable changes for HSC students and wishing HSC students good luck in these exams?

Answer— All remaining posters were removed during the week ending 1 December 2013.

*5164 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—EXHIBITING ANIMALS IN NSW EXEMPTIONS—Dr Faruqi asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1) Regarding Clause 19(1) of the General Standards for Exhibiting Animals in New South Wales that requires that all animals on display, including circus animals, must be exhibited in a naturalistic setting that resembles the natural habitat of the animal, and that provides for the behavioural and physical wellbeing of the animals: (a) Were any exemption notices to the General Standards for Exhibiting Animals been granted to

circuses in the period 27 March 2011 to 1 November 2013?(b) If so, how many notices were issued to circuses from 27 March 2011 to 1 November 2013?(c)What were the details of each license exemption:

(i) What is the circus name?(ii) What is the number of animals granted exemption?(iii) What type of animals were granted exemption?(iv) What is the reason given for exemption?

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(d) How many exemption notices issued in circuses in the period 27 March 2011 to 1 November 2013 have been monitored as to whether unnaturalistic display provided sufficient educational merit that is otherwise unachievable?

(e)How many exemption notices issued to circuses in the 27 March 2011 to 1 November 2013 were revoked for breaches of the exemption notice conditions?

(f) Which circuses received revocation notices?(g) When did they receive revocation notices?(h) Why did they receive revocation notices?(i) Who monitors the exemption requirement for unnaturalistic display to provide sufficient

educational merit that is otherwise unachievable?

Answer— (1)

(a) No.(b) NA.(c) NA.(d) None.(e) None.(f) The Act does not issue revocation notices. No authorities were cancelled.(g) NA.(h) NA.(i) Animal Welfare Unit of the Department of Primary Industries.

*5165 ENVIRONMENT—NORTH HEAD WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT—Dr Faruqi asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

(1) Is Sydney Water's July 2003 document 'Project North Head' the 'blueprint' for the the North Head Wastewater Treatment Plant?

(2) In regards to the statement made by Sydney Water at the North Head Wastewater Treatment Plant Community Meeting in July 2013: (a) What is the Environment Protection Authority's (EPA) position on upgrading at North Head

Waste Water Treatment Plant (NHWWTP)?(b) What are the environmental performance requirements for effluent that the EPA would license

for the pollutants solids, oil and grease at NHWWTP?(c) If the EPA does not require increased capture for solids, oil and grease at NHWWTP, will the

annual Load Limit for the pollutants solids, oil and grease need to be increased again in the plant licence?

(3) In regards to the presentation made to the community on 14 August 2013 by Sydney Water: (a) What framework does the EPA use to determine 'degree practicable'?(b) How does this framework align to and meet Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

and Clean Air regulations?

Answer— (1) This question should be referred to Sydney Water.(2) The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is not aware of the statement made by Sydney Water at

the North Head Wastewater Treatment Plant Community Meeting in July 2013.(3) The EPA is not aware of the presentation made to the community on 14 August 2013 by Sydney

Water.



*5166 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—LIVESTOCK HEALTH AND PEST AUTHORITY—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

In regards to a long running series of complaints and allegations put forward by Mr Joe Hughes of Belarabon Station Cobar, relating to allegations regarding the conduct of Livestock Health and Pest Authority (LHPA) and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) staff:(1)

(a) Is the Minister for Primary Industries aware of allegations that an LHPA ranger entered Mr Hughes property and premises and took photographs of the family's belongings?

(b) Are these allegations true either in full or part?(c) If so,

(i) What photos were taken?(ii) What was the reason for taking photos and what authorisation existed for the action?

(2)(a) What investigation was undertaken into the allegations made against the LHPA ranger?(b) Was there an external investigation or oversight of the investigation?(c) Was there a written report of actions undertaken to investigate the allegations?

(3)(a) Was an investigation undertaken by the Western Lands Commission into complaints made by

Mr Hughes?(b) If so,

(i) Was there a written report on the investigation?(ii) Was there any external scrutiny of any investigation?

(4) Mr Hughes has communicated to the Minister on several occasions a number of very serious allegations against LHPA staff including: Fabrication of documents, including false or misleading legal documents, making false complaints to other authorities including Police, Western Lands, RSPCA, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, National Parks and Wildlife Service and local Member Kevin Humphries, refusal to investigate complaints made by Mr Hughes, and trespassing on Mr Hughes' property. With regard to these allegations: (a) When did the Minister become aware of these allegations?(b) What action did the Minister take to direct that they be investigated?(c) When did the Minister respond to Mr Hughe's correspondence on these issues?(d) What investigation was undertaken into these allegations?

(i) Where any allegations investigated by an external investigator (external to the LHPA)?(ii) If not, why was no independent investigation?

(e) Does the Minister consider these allegations to be serious?(f) Are they worthy of further investigation?

(5)(a) Mr Hughes alleges that reports he has made to the RSPCA regarding potential fly strike on a

neighbour's property were not properly investigated by the RSPCA, has the Minister investigated that claim?

(b) If so, what was the outcome of that investigation?

Answer— (1)

(a) Yes.(b) Yes.(c)

(i) I understand that a LHPA ranger entered the property on 12 March 2009 in the company of two RSPCA inspectors and took photographs of the Hughes' fire destroyed house, motor vehicles, sign, oil drums and shed. On 27 August 2009 the LHPA Ranger took further photographs.

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(ii) I am advised that the LHPA Ranger took those photographs without any official requirement to do so, he also did so without intended malice and in good faith. There is generally no authorisation needed for persons to take photographs in open areas.

(2)(a) An initial investigation was undertaken by two officers of the governing body of Livestock

Health and Pest Authorities, the State Management Council. On 11 and 12 February 2013 these officers travelled to Cobar and met with the LHPA Ranger and the General Manager of the LHPA. This was followed by an investigation conducted by the Internal Audit Bureau (see below). A follow-up investigation was conducted by the State Management Council at Cobar on 30 September 2013.

(b) Yes. An external investigation was undertaken by the Internal Audit Bureau under the Internal Audit Bureau Act 1992.

(c) Yes.

(3)(a) In 2009, Crown Lands investigated the complaints made by Mr Hughes.(b)

(i) No.(ii) No. In 2011, the Internal Audit Bureau investigated and reported on a similar destocking

situation as with Mr Hughes and found the procedures followed by Crown Lands when issuing a Notice to destock under the Western Lands Act 1901 were considered to be lawful, reasonable and fair. These same procedures were followed and implemented when dealing with Mr Hughes.

(4)(a) When dealing with correspondence of 12 March 2013 from Mr and Mrs Hughes.(b) The matters raised in that correspondence were referred to the State Management Council

for investigation.(c) After investigations were made by the State Management Council, responses to various

items of correspondence were sent to Mr and Mrs Hughes in a timely manner.(d)

(i) See response to question 2(b).(ii) See response to question 2(b).

(e) The reviews by the Internal Audit Bureau and the State Management Council found that some of the allegations were unsubstantiated while others were of a serious nature. 4

(f) No.

(5)(a) No(b) N⁄A

*5167 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS COMPENSATION LEGISLATION—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1)(a) Since the commencement of the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Act 2012 how

much has been paid into the Scheme by employers?(b) How much has been paid to injured workers as weekly benefits?(c) How does this compare with the twelve months prior the introduction of this legislation?

(2)(a) How many workers have had their weekly benefits reduced either partially or fully?(b) Of the workers who have had their weekly benefits reduced either partially or fully:

(i) In how many cases has this been a direct consequence of capacity decisions?(ii) In how many as a result of the transitional arrangements?

(3) How much has been paid to rehabilitation providers?


(4) How much has been paid to treating doctors?(5) How much has been paid to the employer, their scheme agents, legal or medical representatives?(6) How much has been paid to insurers as a bonus?(7)

(a) How much has been paid to each insurer engaged as a scheme agent of the nominal insurer?(b) How does this compare with the twelve months prior the introduction of this legislation?

(8) How many improvement notices have been issued to employers by WorkCover Inspectors, for a contravention of Chapter three of the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998?

(9) How many workers are in the workers compensation scheme compared to the 12 months prior the implementation of the legislation?

Answer— (1)

(a) From 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013, approximately $2.9 billion has been paid into the Scheme by employers.

(b) From 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013, approximately $725 million was paid in weekly benefits.

(c) Between 1 October 2011 and 30 September 2012, approximately $829 million was paid in weekly benefits.

(2)(a) In the period 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013, there was a reduction in the number of

claims on weekly benefits from the previous year.(b)

(i) For the period to September 2013, 9,099 (6,246 Scheme Agent, 2,853 Self and Specialised) work capacity decision notices have been issued on both existing and new claims. A work capacity decision notice is a notice that may result in weekly benefits being reduced or ceased. Should further relevant information be provided by the worker, this decision can be changed or withdrawn which does not guarantee all decision notices have resulted in a reduction or cessation of weekly benefits. Prior to weekly benefits reducing or ceasing, a notice period of three months must be served. As such 3,815 of these notices would not have seen any reduction of cessation of benefits at this time. Further, 1,569 matters have proceeded to an Internal Review, 493 to a Merits Review and 21 to the WIRO. These reviews may result in the decision being changed and the benefits either being increased, restored, or reduced further.

(ii) 0.(3) From 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013, approximately $110 million was paid in occupational

rehabilitation benefits.(4) From 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013, approximately $82.5 million was paid to General

Practitioners.(5) From 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013, approximately $452.7 million was paid in total Scheme

medical expenses. From 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013, approximately $92.9 million was paid in total legal payments across the Scheme.

(6) The performance-based fees component of the total final remuneration amounts paid to Scheme agents will be calculated post the end of 2013.

(7)(a) This information is considered commercial-in-confidence under the individual Scheme agent

contracts.(b) See answer to question (6).

(8) 3.(9) At 30 September 2013 there are 69,047 claims active in the Scheme.

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*5168 DISABILITY SERVICES—STOCKTON CENTRE SERVICE TRANSFER—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—

(1) Will the transfer of services from the Stockton Centre to the non-government sector occur after the accommodation is developed in accordance with community standards?

(2) Will current award conditions and entitlements be maintained with staff transferring to the non-government organisation (NGO)?

(3) What will be the outcome for staff where there are no equivalent positions with NGO's?(4) Will nurses be needed for Disability Clients?(5) What steps will the Minister for Disability Services take to assist those nurses, as displaced officers,

to get jobs in the hospitals, or other nursing home facilities?(6) Will those nurses still have permanent employment?

Answer— (1) to (6) In line with the National Disability Insurance Scheme ([NDIS] NSW Enabling) Act 2013,

Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) will progressively transfer all of its services to the non-Government sector by 1 July 2018. The Act outlines the arrangements for the transfer of staff who may transition into employment in the non-Government sector and provides for the continuity of industrial instruments, strengthening the requirements of the Commonwealth Fair Work Act 2009 for transferring staff. It also provides for the continuity of entitlements. The mechanisms and processes to transfer services from ADHC-operated to the non-Government sector are being determined. However, the legislation will allow, where possible, for the continuity of support staff to be maintained with clients beyond 2018.


*5169 ATTORNEY GENERAL—WORKS RELEASE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

(1) What is the current procedure for prisoners being placed on a Works Release Employment Program?(2) What circumstances are taken into consideration when deciding whether or not a prisoner will be

placed on a Works Release Employment Program?(3) What is the current timeframe in making a decision regarding a prisoner being placed on a Works

Release Employment Program?(4) What other measures are taken by the Department of Corrective Services to ensure that on release

prisoners are reintegrated into society with adequate opportunities to be financially independent?

Answer— (1) An inmate is eligible to be considered for participation in the Work Release Program when they have

attained a certain classification, for males, th is is a C3 classification and for females, it is a Category 1. Eligible inmates are referred to three Job Network Service Providers to commence the process of conducting

(2) Factors such as the inmate's behaviour during their time in custody, their level of risk of reoffending and their completion rate of programs which address offending behaviour are taken into consideration when determining if an inmate is suitable for placement on the Work Release Program.

(3) There is no timeframe as decisions about participation are dependent on the inmate's current skill set and the availability of employment in the current economic environment.

(4) Corrective Services NSW has a range of programs and services for inmates, including education programs, the Work Readiness Program and opportunities to gain experience with Corrective Services Industries.


*5170 ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE—SOUTH EAST FIBRE EXPORTS AND FORESTRY CORPORATION AGREEMENT—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

(1)(a) On what date was the current Wood Supply Agreement for hardwood between South East Fibre

Exports and the Forestry Corporation signed?(b) What was the duration that this agreement was signed for?(c) When was the previous agreement set to expire?

(2) What was the total of royalty payments made by South East Fibre Exports to the Forestry Corporation for: (a) Hardwood in the following calendar years:

(i) 2003?(ii) 2004?(iii) 2005?(iv) 2006?(v) 2007?(vi) 2008?(vii) 2009?(viii) 2010?(ix) 2011?(x) 2012?(xi) 2013 to date?

(b) Softwood in the following calendar years: (i) 2003?(ii) 2004?(iii) 2005?(iv) 2006?(v) 2007?(vi) 2008?(vii) 2009?(viii) 2010?(ix) 2011?(x) 2012?(xi) 2013 to date?

(3) What advice was given by the Office of Environment and Heritage to the Commonwealth Department of Sustainability regarding the impact the Corridors and Core Habitat for Koalas on the NSW Far South Coast would have on: (a) Intensive logging projects in the area?(b) The duration of the logging moratorium in the area?

Answer— (1) This question should be referred to the Minister for Primary Industries.(2) This question should be referred to the Minister for Primary Industries.(3) No advice was given by the Office of Environment and Heritage to the Australian Government

Department of the Environment (formerly the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities) regarding these issues.

*5171 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—2013 POLICE CAR PURSUITS—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) How many police car pursuits were undertaken for the period 1 January 2013 to date?

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(2) How many fatalities have occurred as a result of police car pursuits for the period 1 January 2013 to date?

(3) In each of the cases from 1 January 2013 to date, how many fatalities were: (a) Police?(b) Drivers of vehicles being pursued?(c) Passengers of vehicles being pursued?(d) Bystanders including third party motorists?

(4) How many injuries have occurred as a result of police car pursuits for the period 1 January 2013 to date?

(5) In each of the cases from 1 January 2013 to date, how many injuries were: (a) Police?(b) Drivers of vehicles being pursued?(c) Passengers of vehicles being pursued?(d) Bystanders including third party motorists?

(6) What were the offences of persons pursued by police during the period 1 January 2013 to date?(7) What was the total cost of police pursuits for the period 1 January 2013 to date?(8) What was the total compensation paid to victims or others as a result of police car pursuit for the

period 1 January 2013 to date?(9) What is the dollar amount of damage caused to police property as a result of police car pursuits for

the period 1 January 2013 to date?

Answer— (1) 1443 (as at 26 November 2013).(2) 4 (as at 26 November 2013).(3) Three were drivers of vehicles being pursued. One was a passenger in a vehicle being pursued.(4) 34 (as at 26 November 2013).(5) Police: 5.

Offenders: 20. Passengers in vehicles being pursued: 2. Bystanders including third party motorists: 7.

(6) Traffic: 861. Criminal: 167. Stolen Vehicle: 218. Not Stop RBT: 228. Other⁄unknown: 0. NB: A pursuit may have more than one field or offence flagged.

(7) & (8) The NSW Police Force is unable to supply this data specific to pursuits.(9) According to advice from the insurer GIO, the NSW Police Force had incurred a net amount of $172,950 in respect of police pursuits as at 30 October 2013.

*5172 JUSTICE—ESCAPES FROM CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

(1) How many escapes have there been from correctional facilities in the following financial years: (a) 2012⁄13?(b) 2013 to date?

(2) Of the escapes identified in Question (1) how many of these escapes by year were from: (a) Private prisons?


(b) Publicly owned prisons?(c) During prisoner transfer?(d) In other circumstances not covered above?

Answer— Information in relation to escapes is contained in the respective Annual Report, either published or soon to be published.

*5173 CITIZENSHIP AND COMMUNITIES—MULTICULTURAL CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEES—Dr Faruqi asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Citizenship and Communities, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

(1)(a) Does the Government provide any budget, financial or in-kind support to the Multicultural

Consultative committees, including room booking costs, refreshments, transport allowances, secretarial services or any other item?

(b) If so, what are the details including type of service, date, provider, and cost of the budget, financial or in-kind support to each of Multicultural Consultative Committees since 27 March 2011?

Answer— Funding for the Ministerial Consultative Committees is met within existing resources.

*5174 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS COMPENSATION LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2012—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1) Since the commencement of the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Act 2012 how many people have been exited as a result of work capacity decisions?

(2) What information is available on the effects of these decisions on the lives of injured workers and their families in terms of: (a) Impacts of relationship⁄family unit breakdown?(b) Ability to access necessary medical and allied health care?(c) Retraining and redeployment options?

(3) What information is available on how many any injured workers have experienced significant psychological trauma, further injury, attempted self-harm as a result of the work capacity decisions?

(4) How many successful applications have there been for retraining of injured workers?(5) How many employers have been successfully able to access and obtain the Job Placement Program?

Answer— (1) No worker has been exited from the New South Wales Workers Compensation Scheme as a result of

work capacity decision as at 31 October 2013.(2)

(a) This information is not available.(b) & (c) Access to reasonably necessary medical and allied health care, and retraining and

redeployment options is covered under the Scheme and is available to injured workers throughout the management of their claim.

(3) This information is not available.(4) In the 12 months to 31 October 2013, 1,501 workers compensation claimants have accessed

retraining.(5) In the 12 months to 31 October 2013, 684 employers have accessed the JobCover Placement

Program.

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*5175 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES—MILLERS POINT PROPERTIES—Ms Cotsis asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

(1)(a) Did any Government officials inspect any properties of the New South Wales Land and Housing

Corporation on 15 August 2013 in Millers Point?(b) If so:

(i) Which department were the officials from?(ii) What was the purpose of their inspection?(iii) Have similar inspections been made on other occasions in Millers Point?

(c) If similar inspections have been made on other occasions in Millers Point, when did they occur?(d) If similar inspections have been made on other occasions in Millers Point, which officials were

involved?

(2) How many properties of the New South Wales Land and Housing Corporation are currently vacant in Millers Point?

(3) How long have any currently vacant properties of the New South Wales Land and Housing Corporation in Millers Point been vacant for?

(4) Has any maintenance work been conducted on New South Wales Land and Housing Corporation properties in Millers Point since March 2011?

(5) How much money has been spent maintaining New South Wales Land and Housing Corporation properties in Millers Point since March 2011?

(6) Has the Government received any proposals to purchase or redevelop New South Wales Land and Housing Corporation properties in Millers Point?

Answer— (1) to (3) Properties at Millers Point are subject to routine inspections, and a number of properties at

Millers Point are vacant but are not considered suitable for letting as they require substantial repair and upgrade, which regrettably was not undertaken by the previous government.

(4) & (5) Responsive maintenance and maintenance relating to any health and safety issues that may arise is being undertaken as necessary.(6) No. However, the member should be aware that NSW Labor initiated the sale of properties in Millers Point while in Government.

*5176 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES—REVIEW OF MILLERS POINT PROPERTIES—Ms Cotsis asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

On 30 May 2013, the former Minister for Finance and Services advised that the future of the Land and Housing Corporations' properties at Millers Point was being reviewed:(1) When will this review be completed?(2) What are the terms of reference for this review?(3) Which Government agencies have been involved in this review?(4) Which non-government organisations have been involved in this review?(5) How many local residents in Millers Point have been consulted as part of this review?(6) What form has the consultation with local residents in Millers Point taken?(7) What were the dates of any public meetings that have been held?(8) What was the manner in which such public meetings were advertised?(9) How many residents attended these meetings?(10) What are the names of the other estates that are being reviewed, as advised by the former Minister

for Finance and Services in his answer on 30 May 2013?

Answer—


(1) to (10) Tenants, other local residents and interested parties have been engaged through regular stakeholder forums and information sessions. The Government is continually considering the make-up of the public housing portfolio to make sure it is fit for purpose and meeting tenant needs. The member should be aware that NSW Labor initiated the sale of properties in Millers Point while in Government.

*5177 AGEING, DISABILITY SERVICES—CLOSURE OF THE STOCKTON CENTRE AND OTHER LARGE RESIDENTIAL CENTRES—Ms Barham asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—

(1) Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) commissioned a Post Implementation Review, in accordance with the Gateway Review System, of the closure of three ADHC Large Residential Centres (LRC): Grosvenor, Peat Island and Lachlan Centres. Will an equivalent Post Implementation Review be undertaken after the closure of the Stockton Centre and other remaining Large Residential Centres?

(2) Will there be a similar review process on the closures and redevelopment of all Government-owned LRCs once they transfer out of Government hands?

(3) What processes will be put in place by the Government to ensure positive outcomes and an enhanced and sustained quality of life for all current residents of LRCs once they close and responsibility is transferred to the NGO sector?

(4) Will the redevelopment process of all remaining LRCs, including the Stockton Centre, take a person-centred approach to accommodation support?

Answer— (1) Yes.(2) Yes.(3) The NSW Government is committed to providing modern and appropriate accommodation for

people with disability. Processes are being put in place to ensure a smooth transition for residents to their new service arrangements. These include careful and comprehensive transition plans for each individual resident. Each individual's capabilities to participate in their own activities of daily living are being assessed as are discussions about what new skills they would like to learn. The assessments and discussions with residents will prepare them for the transition to their new domestic scale home environments.

(4) Yes.


*5178 FINANCE AND SERVICES—NEW ELECTORATE BOUNDARY MAPS—Ms Voltz asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1)(a) Has the Minister for Finance and Services requested the Department of Land and Property to

print maps of the new state electorate boundaries?(b) If so, when will these maps be available for purchase?

Answer— (1)

(a) No.(b) The 2013 redistribution electoral district maps are currently available to download from the

NSW Electoral Commission website www.elections.nsw.gov.au. From 3 February 2014 these maps will also be available as a print-on-demand service through the Land and Property Information's Online Shop at www.lpi.nsw.gov.au.

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*5179 FINANCE AND SERVICES—LEAKING OR BURST WATER MAIN IN HORNSBY ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1) How many incidents of a leaking or burst water main in the Hornsby electorate were reported to Sydney Water in 2012⁄13?

(2) How many of these incidents led to damage to roads or other infrastructure?

Answer— Sydney Water's data capture system does not include electorate information.

*5180 FINANCE AND SERVICES—LEAKING OR BURST WATER MAIN MANLY ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1) How many incidents of a leaking or burst water main in the Manly electorate were reported to Sydney Water in 2012⁄13?

(2) How many of these incidents led to damage to roads or other infrastructure?

Answer— Sydney Water's data capture system does not include electorate information.

*5181 EDUCATION—SPECIAL NEEDS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS - COFFS HARBOUR ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) How many children with special needs are enrolled in public schools in the Coffs Harbour electorate?

(2) What is the total number of children enrolled in public schools in the Coffs Harbour electorate?

Answer— (1) Based upon current data, as at 25 November 2013, it is estimated that there are more than 1,560

children with special needs enrolled in public schools in the Coffs Harbour electorate. This estimate is based on actual numbers of students enrolled in specialist support classes and students supported through the Department's Integration, Funding Support program and an analysis of NAPLAN data sets indicating additional students with learning and support needs. Variations in these numbers over time are a result of the movement of students and changing support needs.

(2) In 2013 there were 8,207 students enrolled at NSW government schools in the Coffs Harbour electorate.

*5182 EDUCATION—SPECIAL NEEDS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS - WYONG ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) How many children with special needs are enrolled in public schools in the Wyong electorate?(2) What is the total number of children enrolled in public schools in the Wyong electorate?


children with special needs enrolled in public schools in the Wyong electorate. This estimate is based on actual numbers of students enrolled in specialist support classes and students supported through the Department's Integration, Funding Support program and an analysis of NAPLAN data sets indicating additional students with learning and support needs. Variations in these numbers over time are a result of the movement of students and changing support needs.

(2) In 2013 there were 10,072 students enrolled at NSW government schools in the Wyong electorate.

*5183 EDUCATION—SPECIAL NEEDS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS - THE ENTRANCE ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—


(1) How many children with special needs are enrolled in public schools in The Entrance electorate?(2) What is the total number of children enrolled in public schools in The Entrance electorate?


children with special needs enrolled in public schools in The Entrance electorate. This estimate is based on actual numbers of students enrolled in specialist support classes and students supported through the Department's Integration, Funding Support program and an analysis of NAPLAN data sets indicating additional students with learning and support needs. Variations in these numbers over time are a result of the movement of students and changing support needs.

(2) In 2013 there were 8,486 students enrolled at NSW government schools in The Entrance electorate.

*5184 EDUCATION—SPECIAL NEEDS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS - TERRIGAL ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) How many children with special needs are enrolled in public schools in the Terrigal electorate?(2) What is the total number of children enrolled in public schools in the Terrigal electorate?

Answer— (1) Based upon current data, as at 25 November 2013, it is estimated that there are more than 760

children with special needs enrolled in public schools in the Terrigal electorate. This estimate is based on actual numbers of students enrolled in specialist support classes and students supported through the Department's Integration, Funding Support program and an analysis of NAPLAN data sets indicating additional students with learning and support needs. Variations in these numbers over time are a result of the movement of students and changing support needs.

(2) In 2013 there were 8,395 students enrolled at NSW government schools in the Terrigal electorate.

*5185 EDUCATION—SPECIAL NEEDS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS - GOSFORD ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) How many children with special needs are enrolled in public schools in the Gosford electorate?(2) What is the total number of children enrolled in public schools in the Gosford electorate?


children with special needs enrolled in public schools in the Gosford electorate. This estimate is based on actual numbers of students enrolled in specialist support classes and students supported through the Department's Integration, Funding Support program and an analysis of NAPLAN data sets indicating additional students with learning and support needs. Variations in these numbers over time are a result of the movement of students and changing support needs.

(2) In 2013 there were 8,915 students enrolled at NSW government schools in the Gosford electorate.

*5186 EDUCATION—SPECIAL NEEDS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL - HORNSBY ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) How many children with special needs are enrolled in public schools in the Hornsby electorate?(2) What is the total number of children enrolled in public schools in the Hornsby electorate?


children with special needs enrolled in public schools in the Hornsby electorate. This estimate is based on actual numbers of students enrolled in specialist support classes and students supported through the Department's Integration, Funding Support program and an analysis of NAPLAN data

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sets indicating additional students with learning and support needs. Variations in these numbers over time are a result of the movement of students and changing support needs.

(2) In 2013 there were 9,202 students enrolled at NSW government schools in the Hornsby electorate.

*5187 EDUCATION—SPECIAL NEEDS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS - MANLY ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) How many children with special needs are enrolled in public schools in the Manly electorate?(2) What is the total number of children enrolled in public schools in the Manly electorate?


children with special needs enrolled in public schools in the Manly electorate. This estimate is based on actual numbers of students enrolled in specialist support classes and students supported through the Department's Integration, Funding Support program and an analysis of NAPLAN data sets indicating additional students with learning and support needs. Variations in these numbers over time are a result of the movement of students and changing support needs.

(2) In 2013 there were 8,834 students enrolled at NSW government schools in the Manly electorate.

*5188 EDUCATION—TRIAL EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS - COFFS HARBOUR TAFE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

In accordance with the requirements of emergency management planning, on what days in 2013 were trial emergency evacuations conducted at Coffs Harbour TAFE Campus?

Answer— Coffs Harbour Education Campus – Tuesday 26 February, Tuesday 5 March, Thursday 2 May, Wednesday 19 June and Tuesday 23 July, 2013Coffs Harbour, Glenreagh Street Campus – Wednesday 5 June and Monday 28 October, 2013

*5189 EDUCATION—TRIAL EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS - WYONG TAFE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

In accordance with the requirements of emergency management planning, on what days in 2013 were trial emergency evacuations conducted at Wyong TAFE Campus?

Answer— Monday 13 May and Wednesday 4 September, 2013

*5190 EDUCATION—TRIAL EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS - THE ENTRANCE TAFE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

In accordance with the requirements of emergency management planning, on what days in 2013 were trial emergency evacuations conducted at The Entrance TAFE Campus?

Answer— TAFE NSW – Hunter Institute does not have a campus at The Entrance.

*5191 EDUCATION—TRIAL EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS - GOSFORD TAFE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

In accordance with the requirements of emergency management planning, on what days in 2013 were trial emergency evacuations conducted at Gosford TAFE Campus?


Answer— Monday 13 May and Tuesday 3 September, 2013.

*5192 EDUCATION—TRIAL EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS - HORNSBY TAFE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

In accordance with the requirements of emergency management planning, on what days in 2013 were trial emergency evacuations conducted at Hornsby TAFE Campus?

Answer— Trial evacuations were conducted at Hornsby TAFE Campus on Tuesday 26 March and Wednesday 16 October, 2013. Trial evacuations were conducted in the Children's Centre at Hornsby TAFE Campus on Monday 4 March, Thursday 3 October and Thursday 31 October, 2013.

*5193 FINANCE AND SERVICES—UNIT CONSTRUCTION - WYONG ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

How many units have been constructed in the Wyong electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?

Answer— On the assumption the term "units" refers to public housing, this question should be referred to the Hon Pru Goward MP, Minister for Family and Community Services.

*5194 FINANCE AND SERVICES—UNIT CONSTRUCTION - THE ENTRANCE ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

How many units have been constructed in The Entrance electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?

Answer— Refer to answer provided in response to question 5193.

*5195 FINANCE AND SERVICES—UNIT CONSTRUCTION - TERRIGAL ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

How many units have been constructed in the Terrigal electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?


*5196 FINANCE AND SERVICES—UNIT CONSTRUCTION - GOSFORD ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

How many units have been constructed in the Gosford electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?


*5197 FINANCE AND SERVICES—UNIT CONSTRUCTION - HORNSBY ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

How many units have been constructed in the Hornsby electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?

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*5198 FINANCE AND SERVICES—UNIT CONSTRUCTION - MANLY ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

How many units have been constructed in the Manly electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?


*5199 FINANCE AND SERVICES—UNIT CONSTRUCTION - COFFS HARBOUR ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

How many units have been constructed in the Coffs Harbour electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?


*5200 PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE—SCOPING REPORTS—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW, Leader of the House—

(1) Is an applicant permitted to lodge a development application for work that forms part of a Scoping Report for a State Significant Development if there has been no submission of an Environmental Impact Statement pursuant to the Director General's Requirements?

(2) For State Significant Developments for which an applicant has lodged a Scoping report, how long after the release of the Director General's Requirement's does the applicant need to lodge an Environmental Impact Statement?

(3)(a) Will the Department of Planning and Infrastructure deem a Scoping Report to have lapsed after

a defined period if no Environmental Impact Statement has been lodged?(b) If so, what is this defined period?

Answer— There is no document within the legislation known as a "Scoping Report".

*5201 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES, SMALL BUSINESS—DEFINITION OF SMALL BUSINESS—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1)(a) Is there a definition of what comprises a 'small business' that should be used by all Government

agencies?(b) If so, what is that definition?

Answer— (1)

(a) There is no single universally accepted definition of a 'small business'.(b) The ABS defines small businesses as businesses employing less than 20 people, with sub-

categories within that classification. This current definition is based on a review undertaken in 1999 that compared a number of metrics, such as total employment, full time equivalent, wages and salaries expenditure, annual income, assets and net profit and various thresholds for each


proxy measure. The Commonwealth and NSW Government's for certain purposes can classify a small business as a business with a turnover of less than $2 million.

*5202 EDUCATION—CULTURAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS - CRONULLA ELECTORATE—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) In light of Government cuts to the statewide network of Multicultural, English as a Second Language (ESL) Consultants, Refugee Support Officer and Community Information Officer positions, who will public schools in the Cronulla electorate now contact: (a) For support in dealing with a racist incident at their school?(b) For support if there is a breakdown in community relations or cultural misunderstanding

between their school and the local community?(c) For advice about enrolling and supporting a newly arrived family with children of unknown

ages and visa subclass who do not speak English?(d) In order to access ESL professional learning programs for class teachers so that they can

provide a culturally inclusive and language-rich classroom learning environment for all students?

Answer— Through the Local Schools, Local Decisions education reform, principals will make decisions about the type and level of support required to meet the needs of their students and their communities. Schools will have much more flexibility to direct resources according to local priorities. This includes strategies for countering racism, determining the best way to establish effective partnerships with families, and English language and settlement support for students, including newly arrived migrant and refugee students. Multicultural and ESL Advisors in the Equity team in the Department of Education and Communities' Learning and Leadership Directorate will work in collaboration with Educational Services Directors and their teams located throughout NSW to build the capacity of school leaders and assist schools in accessing the professional learning they need to implement appropriate programs and strategies.

*5203 EDUCATION—CULTURAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS - CASTLE HILL ELECTORATE—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) In light of Government cuts to the statewide network of Multicultural, English as a Second Language (ESL) Consultants, Refugee Support Officer and Community Information Officer positions, who will public schools in the Castle Hill electorate now contact: (a) For support in dealing with a racist incident at their school?(b) For support if there is a breakdown in community relations or cultural misunderstanding





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*5204 EDUCATION—CULTURAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS - NEWCASTLE ELECTORATE—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) In light of Government cuts to the statewide network of Multicultural, English as a Second Language (ESL) Consultants, Refugee Support Officer and Community Information Officer positions, who will public schools in the Newcastle electorate now contact: (a) For support in dealing with a racist incident at their school?(b) For support if there is a breakdown in community relations or cultural misunderstanding





*5205 EDUCATION—CULTURAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS - BAULKHAM HILLS ELECTORATE—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) In light of Government cuts to the statewide network of Multicultural, English as a Second Language (ESL) Consultants, Refugee Support Officer and Community Information Officer positions, who will public schools in the Baulkham Hills electorate now contact: (a) For support in dealing with a racist incident at their school?(b) For support if there is a breakdown in community relations or cultural misunderstanding





*5206 EDUCATION—CULTURAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS - MENAI ELECTORATE—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—


(1) In light of Government cuts to the statewide network of Multicultural, English as a Second Language (ESL) Consultants, Refugee Support Officer and Community Information Officer positions, who will public schools in the Menai electorate now contact: (a) For support in dealing with a racist incident at their school?(b) For support if there is a breakdown in community relations or cultural misunderstanding





*5207 EDUCATION—CULTURAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HAWKESBURY ELECTORATE—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) In light of Government cuts to the statewide network of Multicultural, English as a Second Language (ESL) Consultants, Refugee Support Officer and Community Information Officer positions, who will public schools in the Hawkesbury electorate now contact: (a) For support in dealing with a racist incident at their school?(b) For support if there is a breakdown in community relations or cultural misunderstanding





*5208 EDUCATION—CULTURAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS - RIVERSTONE ELECTORATE—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) In light of Government cuts to the statewide network of Multicultural, English as a Second Language (ESL) Consultants, Refugee Support Officer and Community Information Officer positions, who will public schools in the Riverstone electorate now contact:

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(a) For support in dealing with a racist incident at their school?(b) For support if there is a breakdown in community relations or cultural misunderstanding






*5209 EDUCATION—CULTURAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS - SMITHFIELD ELECTORATE—Ms Cotsis asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) In light of Government cuts to the statewide network of Multicultural, English as a Second Language (ESL) Consultants, Refugee Support Officer and Community Information Officer positions, who will public schools in the Smithfield electorate now contact: (a) For support in dealing with a racist incident at their school?(b) For support if there is a breakdown in community relations or cultural misunderstanding




Answer— Through the Local Schools, Local Decisions education reform, principals will make decisions about the type and level of support required to meet the needs of their students and their communities. Schools will have much more flexibility to direct resources according to local priorities. This includes strategies for countering racism, determining the best way to establish effective partnerships with families, and English language and settlement support for students, including newly arrived migrant and refugee students. Multicultural and ESL Advisors in the Equity team in the Department's Learning and Leadership Directorate will work in collaboration with Educational Services Directors and their teams located throughout New South Wales to build the capacity of school leaders and assist schools in accessing the professional learning they need to implement appropriate programs and strategies.

*5210 EDUCATION—CULTURAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS - PORT MACQUARIE ELECTORATE—Ms Cotsis asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—


(1) In light of Government cuts to the statewide network of Multicultural, English as a Second Language (ESL) Consultants, Refugee Support Officer and Community Information Officer positions, who will public schools in the Port Macquarie electorate now contact: (a) For support in dealing with a racist incident at their school?(b) For support if there is a breakdown in community relations or cultural misunderstanding





*5211 EDUCATION—CULTURAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS - PORT STEPHENS ELECTORATE—Ms Cotsis asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) In light of Government cuts to the statewide network of Multicultural, English as a Second Language (ESL) Consultants, Refugee Support Officer and Community Information Officer positions, who will public schools in the Port Stephens electorate now contact: (a) For support in dealing with a racist incident at their school?(b) For support if there is a breakdown in community relations or cultural misunderstanding





*5212 EDUCATION—CULTURAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS - MAITLAND ELECTORATE—Ms Cotsis asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) In light of Government cuts to the statewide network of Multicultural, English as a Second Language (ESL) Consultants, Refugee Support Officer and Community Information Officer positions, who will public schools in the Maitland electorate now contact:

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(a) For support in dealing with a racist incident at their school?(b) For support if there is a breakdown in community relations or cultural misunderstanding




Answer— Through the Local Schools, Local Decisions education reform, principals will make decisions about the type and level of support required to meet the needs of their students and their communities. Schools will have much more flexibility to direct resources according to local priorities. This includes strategies for countering racism, determining the best way to establish effective partnerships with families, and English language and settlement support for students, including newly arrived migrant and refugee students.Multicultural and ESL Advisors in the Equity team in the Department's Learning and Leadership Directorate will work in collaboration with Educational Services Directors and their teams located throughout New South Wales to build the capacity of school leaders and assist schools in accessing the professional learning they need to implement appropriate programs and strategies.

*5213 EDUCATION—CULTURAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) In light of Government cuts to the statewide network of Multicultural, English as a Second Language (ESL) Consultants, Refugee Support Officer and Community Information Officer positions who will Public Schools go to: (a) For support in dealing with a racist incident at their schools in the following electorates:

(i) Monaro?(ii) Albury?(iii) Wagga Wagga?(iv) Murray Darling?(v) Barwon?

(b) For support if there is a breakdown in community relations or cultural misunderstanding between their school and the local community in the following electorates: (i) Monaro?(ii) Albury?(iii) Wagga Wagga?(iv) Murray Darling?(v) Barwon?

(c) For advice about enrolling and supporting a newly arrived family with children of unknown ages and visa subclass who do not speak English in the following electorates: (i) Monaro?(ii) Albury?(iii) Wagga Wagga?(iv) Murray Darling?(v) Barwon?

(d) In order to access ESL professional learning programs for class teachers so that they can provide a culturally inclusive and language-rich classroom learning environment for all students in the following electorates: (i) Monaro?(ii) Albury?(iii) Wagga Wagga?(iv) Murray Darling?(v) Barwon?


Answer— Through the Local Schools, Local Decisions education reform, principals will make decisions about the type and level of support required to meet the needs of their students and their communities. Schools will have much more flexibility to direct resources according to local priorities. This includes strategies for countering racism, determining the best way to establish effective partnerships with families, and English language and settlement support for students, including newly arrived migrant and refugee students. Multicultural and ESL Advisors in the Equity team in the Department of Education and Communities' Learning and Leadership Directorate will work in collaboration with Educational Services Directors and their teams located throughout New South Wales to build the capacity of school leaders and assist schools in accessing the professional learning they need to implement appropriate programs and strategies.

*5214 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—WILD DOG ATTACKS IN KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARKS—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1)(a) On what dates did aerial baiting for wild dogs take place in Kosciuszko National Park during

the following calendar years: (i) 2011?(ii) 2012?(iii) 2013?

(b) How many baits were laid on each occasion during the following calendar years: (i) 2011?(ii) 2012?(iii) 2013?

(c) In what areas were the baits laid during the following calendar years: (i) 2011?(ii) 2012?(iii) 2013?

Answer— The question raised by Mr Whan falls under the administration of the Hon Robyn Parker MP, Minister for the Environment and Minister for Heritage, and should be directed accordingly.

*5215 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—LIQUOR LICENSED VENUES—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, and Minister for the Arts—

(1) How many Pubs, Hotels, Clubs and wholesale packaged liquor licensed venues are there in the following Local Government Areas: (a) Sydney City?(b) Albury?(c) Byron?(d) Orange?(e) Broken Hill?(f) Manly?(g) North Shore?(h) Mosman?(i) Wollongong?(j) Blue Mountains?(k) Blacktown?(l) Liverpool?(m) Queanbeyan?(n) Sutherland?

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(o) Fairfield?(p) Penrith?

Answer— LGA Pubs⁄Hotels Clubs Packaged Liquor (bottle

shops) Sydney City 332 39 128 Albury 21 9 14 Byron 11 10 12 Orange 17 8 12 Broken Hill 21 9 8 Manly 8 13 11 Mosman 2 7 7 Wollongong 39 44 41 Blue Mountains 16 12 20 Blacktown 26 17 48 Liverpool 13 11 35 Queanbeyan 5 8 7 Sutherland 14 29 49 Fairfield 18 23 33 Penrith 19 18 33 North Shore N⁄A* N⁄A* N⁄A*

*North Shore does not exist. Note: 1. Packaged Liquor Licences allow both retail and wholesale sales.

*5216 TRANSPORT—SYDNEY METROPOLITAN BUS SERVICE CONTRACTS - REGION THREE—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

(1) Has the Government provided Transit Systems Australia with any direct financial assistance in bus contract region three, since they commenced the contract on 13 October 2013? (a) If so:

(i) how much?(ii) for what purpose? Please provide a breakdown.

(b) Has the Transit Systems Smithfield depot been used as security for any financial assistance provided?

Answer— No payments over and above the contract payment have been provided by Transport for NSW to Transit (NSW) Liverpool Pty Ltd since its service commencement date of 13 October, 2013.

*5217 EDUCATION—CULTURAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS - BEGA ELECTORATE—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) In light of Government cuts to the statewide network of Multicultural, English as a Second Language (ESL) Consultants, Refugee Support Officer and Community Information Officer positions, who will public schools in the Bega electorate now contact: (a) For support in dealing with a racist incident at their school?(b) For support if there is a breakdown in community relations or cultural misunderstanding




Answer—


Through the Local Schools, Local Decisions education reform, principals will make decisions about the type and level of support required to meet the needs of their students and their communities. Schools will have much more flexibility to direct resources according to local priorities. This includes strategies for countering racism, determining the best way to establish effective partnerships with families, and English language and settlement support for students, including newly arrived migrant and refugee students. Multicultural and ESL Advisors in the Equity team in the Department of Education and Communities' Learning and Leadership Directorate will work in collaboration with Educational Services Directors and their teams located throughout New South Wales to build the capacity of school leaders and assist schools in accessing the professional learning they need to implement appropriate programs and strategies.

*5218 EDUCATION—CULTURAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS - BALMAIN ELECTORATE—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) In light of Government cuts to the statewide network of Multicultural, English as a Second Language (ESL) Consultants, Refugee Support Officer and Community Information Officer positions, who will public schools in the Balmain electorate now contact: (a) For support in dealing with a racist incident at their school?(b) For support if there is a breakdown in community relations or cultural misunderstanding





*5219 EDUCATION—CULTURAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS - SOUTH COAST ELECTORATE—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) In light of Government cuts to the statewide network of Multicultural, English as a Second Language (ESL) Consultants, Refugee Support Officer and Community Information Officer positions, who will public schools in the South Coast electorate now contact: (a) For support in dealing with a racist incident at their school?(b) For support if there is a breakdown in community relations or cultural misunderstanding




Answer— Through the Local Schools, Local Decisions education reform, principals will make decisions about the type and level of support required to meet the needs of their students and their communities. Schools will have much more flexibility to direct resources according to local priorities. This includes strategies for

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countering racism, determining the best way to establish effective partnerships with families, and English language and settlement support for students, including newly arrived migrant and refugee students. Multicultural and ESL Advisors in the Equity team in the Department of Education and Communities' Learning and Leadership Directorate will work in collaboration with Educational Services Directors and their teams located throughout New South Wales to build the capacity of school leaders and assist schools in accessing the professional learning they need to implement appropriate programs and strategies.

*5220 EDUCATION—CULTURAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS - SYDNEY ELECTORATE—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) In light of Government cuts to the statewide network of Multicultural, English as a Second Language (ESL) Consultants, Refugee Support Officer and Community Information Officer positions, who will public schools in the Sydney electorate now contact: (a) For support in dealing with a racist incident at their school?(b) For support if there is a breakdown in community relations or cultural misunderstanding





*5221 EDUCATION—CULTURAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS - WILLOUGHBY ELECTORATE—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) In light of Government cuts to the statewide network of Multicultural, English as a Second Language (ESL) Consultants, Refugee Support Officer and Community Information Officer positions, who will public schools in the Willoughby electorate now contact: (a) For support in dealing with a racist incident at their school?(b) For support if there is a breakdown in community relations or cultural misunderstanding




Answer— Through the Local Schools, Local Decisions education reform, principals will make decisions about the type and level of support required to meet the needs of their students and their communities. Schools will have much more flexibility to direct resources according to local priorities. This includes strategies for countering racism, determining the best way to establish effective partnerships with families, and English language and settlement support for students, including newly arrived migrant and refugee students.


Multicultural and ESL Advisors in the Equity team in the Department of Education and Communities' Learning and Leadership Directorate will work in collaboration with Educational Services Directors and their teams located throughout New South Wales to build the capacity of school leaders and assist schools in accessing the professional learning they need to implement appropriate programs and strategies.

*5222 EDUCATION—TAFE POSITIONS REMOVED—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) Further to Question on notice 4855, for all full time equivalent permanent positions that have been removed since 1 January 2013: (a) What is the total number of positions removed?(b) From which institutes, colleges or sections were these positions removed?(c) What roles were removed?

Answer— (1)

(a) 334 full time equivalent permanent positions.(b) Positions were from all institutes in line with local decisions and priorities.(c) Roles removed were across a range of positions including Managers, Head Teachers,

Coordinators and Administration⁄Support staff depending on local decisions and priorities.

*5223 EDUCATION—CONSERVATORIUM HIGH SCHOOL STATE NON-TERTIARY MUSIC EDUCATION GRANT—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) Why is the State Non-Tertiary Music Education Grant to the Conservatorium of Music split 50:50 between the Conservatorium High School and the University of Sydney when the Conservatorium site is owned by the Government and the University is a tenant and the split of students is 160 for the high school against approx. 1000 students of the University of Sydney?

(2) Is this arrangement not equivalent to a subsidy in kind to the University of Sydney?(3) Does the University of Sydney pay rent to the Government as a tenant for access or does it pay an

access fee on a per student or per hour basis?

Answer— (1) Non-Tertiary Music Education Program Grants support a range of educational opportunities and

performance activities in non-tertiary music.(2) These funding structures were determined in 2002⁄03 by the then Minister for Education on the

Department's advice following the recommendations of the Dalton Review.(3) The University of Sydney does not pay rent. The Department and the University of Sydney

contribute equally to the upkeep of the site.

*5224 HEALTH—HEALTHY SCHOOL CANTEEN STRATEGY—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

(1) Is the Minister for Health aware of the report by a community nutritionist in the Hunter New England Local Health District "Are the chips really down? A repeat cross sectional study on the impact of the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy and its influence on school food service"?

(2) Is the Minister satisfied with the report's conclusion that "There have been improvements in menus over the period studied with large government schools in less disadvantaged urban areas being most successful" , given that the study showed that only 22 per cent of the schools surveyed in the report had school canteen menus meeting strategy requirements five years after the policy was introduced?

(3) Has the Minister or NSW Health had any discussions with the Department of Education and Communities about this report?

(4) Has the Minister or NSW Health made any other representations to the Department of Education and Communities about the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy?

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(5)(a) Have there been any other studies on the strategy by anyone employed by NSW Health?(b) If so, can the Minister please provide the details of the author and title of the study?

(6) What steps has NSW Health taken to boost the number of schools in both the Hunter and across New South Wales participating in the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy?

Answer— (1) to (6) According to the author's interpretation of the study findings, between 2007 to 2010 there was

a threefold increase in the number of canteen menus meeting the Fresh Tastes @ School NSW Healthy Canteen Strategy menu planning criteria for the small sample of schools reported (95 of an estimated 700 schools in Hunter New England),Since 2008, NSW Health and NSW Department of Education and Communities have jointly delivered the Live Life Well @ School program to NSW primary schools. This program actively promotes and supports the implementation of the Fresh Tastes @ School NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy. Across NSW approximately 70% of primary schools are participating in Live Life Well @ School. An evaluation of the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy was conducted in 2005 and the report of the evaluation is available at the Fresh Tastes @ School website: http://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/campaigns-programs/[email protected] NSW Health has taken the following steps to support schools to implement the Fresh Tastes @ School NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy:• All primary schools in the Hunter New England Local Health District are offered the opportunity

to participate in the Live Life Well @ School program. As at October 2013, 74% of primary schools had participated in the program. These schools receive support and advice from Local Health District health promotion officers to implement the Fresh Tastes @ School NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy.

• NSW Health is working with the Department of Education and Communities and other education sectors to develop a program to provide additional support to high schools to implement the Fresh Tastes @ School NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy.

• The Ministry of Health funds the Healthy Kids Association to provide resources and advice to schools to implement the Fresh Tastes @ School NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy and to provide professional development and resources to Local Health District staff, including Hunter New England Local Health District staff, to enable them to support schools locally.

*5225 EDUCATION—HEALTHY SCHOOL CANTEEN STRATEGY—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) Is the Minister for Education aware of the report by a community nutritionist in the Hunter New England Local Health District "Are the chips really down? A repeat cross sectional study on the impact of the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy and its influence on school food service"?

(2) Is the Minister satisfied with the report's conclusion that "There have been improvements in menus over the period studied with large government schools in less disadvantaged urban areas being most successful", given that the study showed that only 22 per cent of the schools surveyed in the report had school canteen menus meeting strategy requirements five years after the policy was introduced?

(3)(a) Have there been any other studies?(b) If so, can the Minister please provide the details of the author and title of the study?

(4) What steps has the Government taken to boost the number of schools in both the Hunter and across New South Wales participating in the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy?

Answer— (1) Yes.(2) I understand that a small sample of 95 schools were included in the survey that formed the basis of

this report.


(3) The NSW Ministry of Health conducted The NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy Evaluation in 2005. This study found that 98% of canteen managers surveyed had made some or all of the changes required to implement the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy. The sample size of this survey was 519 NSW schools.

(4) Schools have access to a range of supports to assist with implementing healthy canteen requirements. Providing healthy food through school canteens is only one way in which the Department of Education and Communities addresses healthy eating. The NSW curriculum specifically addresses issues of making healthy choices. Teaching students about healthy eating through the curriculum is the key strategy of schools so that students understand why healthy eating is important. This is done from Kindergarten to Year 10 through the Personal Development, Health and Physical Education curriculum area. Following the NSW Childhood Obesity Summit in September 2002, the Department worked in partnership with the NSW Ministry of Health to develop a comprehensive suite of resources to support schools to operate a healthy school canteen. This partnership approach continues through the Healthy Children's Initiative. Live Life Well at School, now implemented through this initiative, first began in 2008. It has been implemented in approximately 1,722 schools, with over 3,000 teachers attending workshops since the program's inception. Through Live Life Well at School, schools have access to their local health promotion officer who can help them with canteen menus. Live Life Well at School gets more students more active, more often, as well as improving students' eating habits. A strategy to support high schools' canteens is currently being developed through the Healthy Children's Initiative. In addition, resources are available on the NSW Department of Education and Communities' website or through other, non-government, organisations with nutrition expertise. The Healthy Kids website, an initiative of the NSW Ministry of Health, NSW Department of Education and Communities and the Heart Foundation, provides a range of fact sheets, resources, recipes and background information for schools, parents and students.


*5226 ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE—GORE BAY TERMINAL—Dr Faruqi asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

(1) Are emissions from a petrol import facility, such as the one operated by Shell at Gore Bay, potentially carcinogenic according to Environment Protection Authority (EPA) standards?

(2) Are odour masking agents used at the Gore Bay terminal?(3) What environmental rules or laws govern the use of masking agents in New South Wales?(4) Is the use of odour masking agents monitored by the EPA?(5) Does the EPA Licence # 661 issued to Shell, require independent boundary monitoring of emissions

and noise?(6)

(a) Does the EPA monitor emissions data, including masking agents, from the Shell Gore Bay site?(b) If so, how is that information communicated to the public?

(7)(a) Has Shell breached its EPA license in the last ten years?(b) If so, what were the breaches and when did they occur?

Answer— (1) Yes, emissions from petroleum storage facilities are potentially carcinogenic however the Shell Gore

Bay facility has a number of controls in place to limit emissions.(2) Yes

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(3) The standards for air emissions are detailed in the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010. Offensive odours are regulated under S129 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.

(4) No(5) No(6)

(a) The EPA reviews the monitoring data required to be collected under Shell's environment protection licence.

(b) As per the requirements of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, Shell's monitoring data is required to be collected and made publically available on its website at www.shell.com.au⁄aboutshell⁄who-we-are⁄shell-au⁄operations⁄downstream⁄supply-distribution⁄gore-bay.html.

(7)(a) Yes.(b) The details of Shell's non-compliances with the conditions of its environment protection licence

are detailed on the EPA's Public Register at www.epa.nsw.gov.au⁄publicregister⁄.

*5227 ROADS AND PORTS—BUS SAFETY INVESTIGATION REPORT—Dr Faruqi asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—

How have the concerns raised in the report of the Office of Transport Safety Investigation entitled "Bus Safety Investigation Report STA Bus Collision, Spit Road, Mosman" of 14 November 2005 regarding reliability of public passenger vehicle driver medical assessments, been addressed in the restructure of Roads and Maritime Services?

Answer— The roles within the new structure of Roads and Maritime retain the functions and responsibilities, including medical assessments, conferred on them by the Passenger Transport Act 1990 and the Passenger Transport Regulation 2007.

*5228 TRANSPORT—ELECTRONIC BUS SIGNS AT MANLY VALE—Dr Faruqi asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

(1) How many days have the electronic bus signs at Manly Vale bus stop been non-functional throughout the following periods: (a) September 2013?(b) October 2013?(c) November 2013 to date?

(2)(a) How many electronic bus signs at bus stops are there in Sydney?(b) What are their locations?(c) How many are functional?(d) How many are non-functional?

(3)(a) How much has the Government spent on installing electronic bus signs at bus stops since March

2011?(b) What is the amount spent during the following financial periods:

(i) 2009⁄10?(ii) 2010⁄11?(iii) 2011⁄12?(iv) 2012⁄13?(v) 2013⁄14 to date?

Answer—


Passenger Information Displays are in operation on the Liverpool to Parramatta Transitway, and are being trialled on the Northern Beaches. Customers are encouraged to report faults with the Passenger information Displays by calling Transport Info on 131 500.

*5229 TRANSPORT—SYDNEY TRAINS INTERCITY AND SUBURBAN MAP ACCESSIBILITY SYMBOLS—Dr Faruqi asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

(1)(a) Has the Government removed accessibility symbols from the Sydney Trains intercity and

suburban maps?(b) If so, why was this decision made?

(2) How can people with limited mobility, such as the elderly and those with a disability, find out which stations have lifts and assisted access?

(3) Is there any way that people without smartphones or internet access can plan their trip independently, as they could previously when accessibility symbols were marked on the intercity and suburban maps?

Answer— (1) No.(2) Accessibility information is available on the new network map posters at stations, in printed

timetable booklets, on the sydneytrains.info website, or by phoning 131 500.(3) Yes, by referring to network map posters at stations, printed timetable booklets, or by phoning 131

500.

*5230 ENVIRONMENT—IMPACT OF HORSE RIDING IN WILDERNESS AREAS—Dr Faruqi asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

(1) Is the Government aware of the research from Griffith University which was published in the September 2013 issue of the Journal of Ecological Management and Restoration that concluded that horses are significant vectors of weeds and weed germination?

(2) How will the Government incorporate these findings into its proposed horse riding trials in wilderness areas?

(3) How will the Government monitor the impacts of horse riding in wilderness areas?

Answer— (1) Yes.(2) The Office of Environment and Heritage is developing a monitoring framework for the proposed trial

of horse riding in selected wilderness areas. The framework takes into account a range of available information, including published research, expert opinion and local site knowledge. The findings of the Griffith University research are being considered in finalising the framework.

(3) The monitoring framework will be used to assess potential impacts arising from the trial of horse riding in wilderness. Implementation of the framework will include on-ground recording and field observations throughout the two-year trial period.

*5231 TRANSPORT—NORTH-WEST RAIL LINK TUNNEL—Dr Faruqi asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

(1)(a) Has the Government estimated the cost of increasing the size of the proposed North-West Rail

Link Tunnel to accommodate heavy rail now or in the future?(b) If so, what is that estimate?

Answer— No. The tunnels on the North West Rail Link are similar to other railway networks worldwide for what we are going to build – a single deck, rapid transit system.

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*5232 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES—Dr Faruqi asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1)(a) How many staff have been made redundant in the last twelve months from Catchment

Management Authorities (CMA)?(b) How many will be made redundant during the transition to Local Land Services?(c) What CMA were these staff from?

(2)(a) How many redundancies have been made of staff dedicated to native vegetation management in

the last 12 months?(b) How many staff dedicated to native vegetation management have been reassigned from this role

to other duties?(c) How many will be made redundant during the transition to Local Land Services?(d) What Catchment Management Authorities were these staff from?

(3) What was the total number of staff dedicated to native vegetation during the following financial periods: (a) 2009⁄10?(b) 2010⁄11?(c) 2011⁄12?(d) 2012⁄13?

(4) What is the total number of staff dedicated to native vegetation during the 2013⁄14 financial year?(5)

(a) What was the number of staff employed twelve months ago by Catchment Management Authorities?

(b) What CMA were they employed in?

(6)(a) What is the number of staff currently employed now by Catchment Management Authorities?(b) What CMA are they employed in?

Answer— (1)

(a) 110(b) 8(c) Across all 11 CMAs.

(2)(a) 13(b) Nil(c) Nil(d) Central West CMA, Hawkesbury Nepean CMA, Hunter Central Rivers CMA, Lachlan CMA,

Murray CMA, Murrumbidgee CMA and Western CMA.

(3)(a) 47(b) 38(c) 37(d) 37

(4)(a) 22

(5)


(a) and (b) 675 CMA staff were employed by the Department of Primary Industries comprising of 302 permanent, 352 temporary and 21 casual.

(6)(a) and (b) 455 CMA staff are employed by the Department of Primary Industries comprising of

200 permanent, 247 temporary and 8 casual.

*5233 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES—FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES CUSTODY—Ms Voltz asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

For the financial year 2012-2013 how many instances were there of escapes from lawful Family and Community Services custody?

Answer— I refer the Member to response provided in the Legislative Assembly for Question on Notice 4633.

*5234 ROADS AND PORTS—UPGRADE OF PACIFIC HIGHWAY—Ms Voltz asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—

(1) During road works undertaken as part of the upgrade of the Pacific Highway since August 2013: (a) How many complaints have been received from residents at 218 and 298 Quarry Road

Collombatti regarding road works?(b) How many of these complaints have been actioned?(c) How many claims for residential property damage have been received?(d) How many claims for residential property damage have been actioned?(e) How many heavy vehicle movements are occurring per day on Quarry Road?

Answer— (1)

(a) Six complaints and five inquiries have been received about construction activities at 298 Quarry Road Collombatti. The project team does not have a record of the property address 218 Quarry Road.

(b) Roads and Maritime has responded to all complaints received from 298 Quarry Road.(c) Three claims for residential property damage have been received from 298 Quarry Road.(d) Two claims have been resolved. Roads and Maritime is working with the landowner to reach

agreement on the third claim.(e) During peak periods there have been up to 250 heavy vehicle movements along Quarry Road.

*5235 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—SHOOTER LICENCES AND PERMITS—Mr Borsak asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

How many shooter licences and permits are there on issue in New South Wales as at 26 November 2013? Please list by postcode.

Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me that there were 207,081 firearms licences and permits on issue in NSW as at 2 December 2013. These are listed by postcode as follows.A table has been provided please see the Legislative Council Procedure Office.

*5236 FINANCE AND SERVICES—GLENFIELD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT INCIDENT—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1) How many litres of untreated wastewater were released by the Glenfield Wastewater Treatment Plant into the Georges River during the 23 November 2013 incident?

(2) What was the cause of the incident?

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(3) When did the release of untreated wastewater begin and when did it finish?(4) When did Sydney Water advise NSW Health of the incident?(5) When did Sydney Water advise the NSW Environment Protection Authority of the incident?(6) When did Sydney Water advise Campbelltown and Liverpool councils of the incident?(7) When was the media statement on the incident released?

Answer— (1) I am advised that around 150 ML of untreated wastewater was released.(2) I am advised that the exact cause is still to be confirmed. Sydney Water is undertaking a full review

of the incident.(3) I am advised the release of untreated wastewater began at 17:45 on the 22 November 2013 and

finished at 23:45 on 24 November 2013.(4) I have been informed that NSW Health was advised at 18:36 on the 22 November 2013.(5) I have been informed that the NSW Environment Protection Authority Environment was advised at

18:20 on the 22 November 2013.(6) I have been informed that Campbelltown Council was advised at 19:14 on 22 November 2013 and

Liverpool City Council was advised at 22:34 on the 22 November 2013.(7) I am advised that a statement was first issued on Sydney Water's website on Friday 22 November

2013. A formal media statement was issued on Saturday 23 November 2013.

*5237 ENVIRONMENT—GLENFIELD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT INCIDENT—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

(1) When was the NSW Environment Protection Authority's Beachwatch program informed by Sydney Water of the release of untreated wastewater by the Glenfield Wastewater Treatment Plant into the Georges River during the 23 November 2013 incident?

(2) When was the 'community alert' by Beachwatch into the incident released to the public on the internet?

(3) When was the 'community alert' by Beachwatch into the incident released to the public by email alert?

Answer— (1) Sydney Water notified Beachwatch, which falls under the Office of Environment and Heritage, of the

release of untreated wastewater from the Glenfield Wastewater Treatment Plant at 6:56pm on 22 November 2013.

(2) and (3) Ordinarily the community is alerted about significant pollution incidents directly by the EPA and⁄or the polluter, not via Beachwatch. Given the nature of this event, the EPA and NSW Health ensured Sydney Water had a health warning in place by 9am 23 November 2013. Information about this event was, also, included on the Beachwatch website and in the daily Beachwatch email update on 24 November 2013.

*5238 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WATER INTERRUPTIONS AND REBATES - SYDNEY WATER—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1)(a) Between 1 April 2011 and 26 November 2013, how many households received the $30 rebate or

10 per cent of their water or wastewater service charge due to their services being interrupted by planned or unplanned work for more than five hours?

(b) What was the overall total in rebates provided?(c) Where were the top ten suburbs in order where those rebates were provided?

(2)


(a) Between 1 April 2011 and 26 November 2013, how many businesses received the $30 rebate or 10 per cent of their water or wastewater service charge due to their services being interrupted by planned or unplanned work for more than five hours?


(3)(a) Between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2012, how many households received the $30 rebate

or 10 per cent of their water or wastewater service charge due to their services being interrupted by planned or unplanned work for more than five hours?


(4)(a) Between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2012, how many businesses received the $30 rebate



(5)(a) Between 1 January 2013 and 26 November 2013, how many households received the $30 rebate



(6)(a) Between 1 January 2013 and 26 November 2013, how many businesses received the $30 rebate



Answer— This data will be made available online in early 2014.

*5239 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WATER INTERRUPTIONS AND REBATES - HUNTER WATER—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—




(2)(a) Between 1 April 2011 and 26 November 2013, how many businesses received the $30 rebate or





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*5240 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WASTEWATER OVERFLOWS AND REBATES - SYDNEY WATER—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—


10 per cent of their water or wastewater service charge due to the wastewater system failing?(b) What was the overall total in rebates provided?(c) Where were the top ten suburbs in order where those rebates were provided?




or 10 per cent of their water or wastewater service charge due to the wastewater system failing?(b) What was the overall total in rebates provided?(c) Where were the top ten suburbs in order where those rebates were provided?


or 10 per cent of their water or wastewater service charge due to the wastewater system failing?(b) What was the overall total in rebates provided?(c) Where were the top ten suburbs in ordeer where those rebates were provided?


or 10 per cent of their water or wastewater service charge due to the wastewater system failing?





Answer— Sydney Water's recording and reporting of faults and service disruption does not differentiate between 'household' and 'business' occurrences. Rebates are provided to each 'property' or title lot connected to Sydney Water services that experiences a disruption as defined in the Customer Contract. Sydney Water only collects rebate information based on LGA's and not by suburb. Sydney Water cannot provide LGA data for discrete rebates prior to July 2012.(1) and (2) Between 1 April 2011 and 26 November 2013:• Total number of rebates issued to residential and non-residential properties – 34,358 • Total value of rebates issued to residential and non-residential properties - $2,243,236 • Rebates by LGA is not available for this period.(3) and (4) Between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2012: • Total number of rebates issued to residential and non-residential properties – 10,273 • Total value of rebates issued to residential and non-residential properties - $1,579,645 • Rebates by LGA is not available for this period.(5) and (6) Between 1 January 2013 and 26 November 2013: • Total number of rebates issued to residential and non-residential properties – 14,002 • Total value of rebates issued to residential and non-residential properties ‒ $866,811|• The 'top ten' Local Government Areas for the number of rebates issued:1. Sutherland 2. Blacktown 3. Parramatta4. Bankstown5. Warringah6. Hornsby7. Penrith8. The Hills Shire9. Holroyd10. Kuring-Gai.

*5241 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WASTEWATER OVERFLOWS AND REBATES - HUNTER WATER—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—




10 per cent of their water or wastewater service charge due to the wastewater system failing?

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or 10 per cent of their water or wastewater service charge due to the wastewater system failing?(b) What was the overall total in rebates provided?(c) Where were the top ten suburbs in ordeer where those rebates were provided?






*5242 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WASTEWATER OVERFLOWS AND REBATES - MORE THAN ONCE A YEAR - SYDNEY WATER—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1)(a) Between 1 April 2011 and 26 November 2013, how many households had their wastewater

services disrupted or overflowed more than once a year?(b)

(i) How many of those households received a full rebate of their full wastewater service charge for the next year?

(ii) What was the total value of that refund or rebate?(c) Where were the top ten suburbs in order where those rebates were provided?

(2)(a) Between 1 April 2011 and 26 November 2013, how many businesses had their wastewater




(3)(a) Between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2012, how many households had their wastewater


(i) How many of those households received a full rebate of their full wastewater service


charge for the next year?(ii) What was the total value of that refund or rebate?

(c) Where were the top ten suburbs in order where those rebates were provided?

(4)(a) Between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2012, how many businesses had their wastewater




(5)(a) Between 1 January 2013 and 26 November 2013, how many households had their wastewater




(6)(a) Between 1 January 2013 and 26 November 2013, how many businesses had their wastewater





*5243 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WATER INTERRUPTIONS AND REBATES - THREE OR MORE TIMES IN A YEAR - SYDNEY WATER—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1)(a) Between 1 April 2011 and 26 November 2013, how many households received a full rebate due

to their services being interrupted for three or more times a year?(b) What was the overall total in rebates provided?(c) Where were the top ten suburbs in order where those rebates were provided?

(2)(a) Between 1 April 2011 and 26 November 2013, how many businesses received a full rebate due


(3)(a) Between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2012, how many households received a full rebate

due to their services being interrupted for three or more times a year?(b) What was the overall total in rebates provided?(c) Where were the top ten suburbs in order where those rebates were provided?

(4)

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(a) Between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2012, how many businesses received a full rebate due to their services being interrupted for three or more times a year?


(5)(a) Between 1 January 2013 and 26 November 2013, how many households received a full rebate


(6)(a) Between 1 January 2013 and 26 November 2013, how many businesses received a full rebate



*5244 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WATER INTERRUPTIONS AND REBATES - THREE OR MORE TIMES IN A YEAR - HUNTER WATER—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1)(a) Between 1 April 2011 and 26 November 2013, how many households received a full rebate due


(2)(a) Between 1 April 2011 and 26 November 2013, how many businesses received a full rebate due


(3)(a) Between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2012, how many households received a full rebate


(4)(a) Between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2012, how many businesses received a full rebate


(5)(a) Between 1 January 2013 and 26 November 2013, how many households received a full rebate


(6)(a) Between 1 January 2013 and 26 November 2013, how many businesses received a full rebate

due to their services being interrupted for three or more times a year?(b) What was the overall total in rebates provided?


(c) Where were the top ten suburbs in order where those rebates were provided?


*5245 FINANCE AND SERVICES—CRONULLA WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT INCIDENT—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1)(a) How many litres of untreated wastewater was released by the Cronulla Wastewater Treatment

plant during the 22 November 2013 incident?(b) How many litres were supposed to receive secondary treatment and did not?(c) How many litres were supposed to receive teritary treatment and did not?

(2) What was the cause of the incident?(3)

(a) When did the release of untreated wastewater begin?(b) When did the release of untreated wastewater finish?

(4) When did Sydney Water advise NSW Health of the incident?(5) When did Sydney Water advise the NSW Environment Protection Authority of the incident?(6) When did Sydney Water advise Sutherland Shire Council?(7) When was the media statement on the incident released?

Answer— (1)

(a) 0.(b) and (c) Only 11% of the wastewater treated during the Cronulla incident was partially treated.

(2) The cause of the incident was an intense wet weather event.(3)

(a) and (b) Refer to answer (1) (a).

(4) to (7) Given there was no release of untreated wastewater, notification was not required, however, Sydney Water did notify Beachwatch at 19.05 on 22 November 2013.

*5246 ENVIRONMENT—CRONULLA TREATMENT PLANT INCIDENT—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

(1) When was the NSW Environment Protection Authority's Beachwatch program informed by Sydney Water of the release of untreated wastewater by the Cronulla Waste Water Treatment Plant during the 22 November 2013 incident?

(2) When was the 'community alert' by Beachwatch into the incident released to the public on the internet?

(3) When was the 'community alert' by Beachwatch into the incident released to the public by email alert?

Answer— (1) Sydney Water notified Beachwatch, which falls under the Office of Environment and Heritage, of the

release of partially treated wastewater from the Cronulla Waste Water Treatment Plant at 7:05pm on 22 November 2013.

(2) and (3) This was a designed wet weather sewage overflow that did not trigger the Duty to Notify Provisions in Environment Protection legislation. Information about this event was, however, included on the Beachwatch website and in the daily Beachwatch email update on 23 November 2013. The Cronulla Waste Water Treatment Plant has designed overflow points to manage stormwater

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flows and ensure minimal public health impacts. The general health warning in use by Beachwatch and the Council is: "As a general precaution, swimming at Sydney's ocean beaches should be avoided for up to one day after heavy rainfall or for as long as stormwater is present. The most obvious signs of stormwater pollution are water discolouration as well as debris in the water and on the tide line". This general warning has been in place since 1997.

*5247 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—FLUORIDE AND ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1)(a) In relation to the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program, how many Aboriginal

communities are awaiting the commencement of fluoridation in their drinking water?(b) Which communities are waiting? Please list.(c) What are the populations of these communities? Please list.(d) What is the timetable for the commencement of fluoridation?(e) How much has been budgeted for fluoridation and Aboriginal communities under the program

in: (i) 2011?(ii) 2012?(iii) 2013?(iv) 2014?

(2) How many people are employed as Regional Water and Sewerage officers to support water utilities and Aboriginal communities in the operation of water and sewerage systems?

Answer— (1) This question should be directed to the Minister for Mental Health and Minister for Healthy

Lifestyles.(2) The Minister for Primary Industries and Minister for Small Business has advised: There are eight (8)

Water and Sewerage Inspectors across NSW, whose roles include supporting the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program and assisting water utilities in the commissioning and maintenance of water and sewerage treatment plants.

*5248 ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS, CITIZENSHIP AND COMMUNITIES—FLUORIDE AND ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Citizenship and Communities, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

(1)(a) In relation to the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program, how many Aboriginal

communities are awaiting the commencement of fluoridation in their drinking water?(b) Which communities are waiting? Please list.(c) What are the populations of these communities? Please list.(d) What is the timetable for the commencement of fluoridation?(e) How much has been budgeted for fluoridation and Aboriginal communities under the program

in: (i) 2011?(ii) 2012?(iii) 2013?(iv) 2014?

(2) How many people are employed as Regional Water and Sewerage officers to support water utilities and Aboriginal communities in the operation of water and sewerage systems?

Answer—


This question falls under the portfolio responsibilities of Minister Hodgkinson and Minister Humphries and should be redirected for their attention.

*5249 ENVIRONMENT—ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION LICENCES FOR COAL SEAM GAS—Mr Buckingham asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

(1)(a) In relation to environment protection licences for coal seam gas which companies have current

environment protection licences?(b) When will companies' 'pending' licences be finalised?(c) Are companies who are operating without a valid Environment Protection Licence committing

an offence?

Answer— (1)

(a) As of 5 December 2013, the following companies have a current environment protection licence: AGL Upstream Investments Pty Ltd and Metgasco Limited.

(b) The EPA will finalise its assessment of applications for environment protection licences for coal seam gas operations when it has received all the relevant information.

(c) The Protection of the Environment Operations Amendment (Scheduled Activities) Regulation 2013 provides that a licence is not required until a final determination of an application by the EPA.

*5250 RESOURCES AND ENERGY—OPAL MINING PROSPECTING REXEEN—Mr Buckingham asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast—

(1) Has the Minister for Resources and Energy responded to the letter by the Honourable Jeremy Buckingham MLC sent on 6 November 2013 regarding opal prospecting at Rexeen?

(2) What avenues are available to landholders at Rexeen to prevent prospecting on their property?(3) What is the Department of Trade and Investment doing about this issue?(4) When will the Government act upon the recommendations of the Wilcox report?(5) Are opal mining licence holders required to have public liability insurance?

Answer— (1) Yes. Letters dated 20 December 2013 have been mailed to Mr and Mrs Lehman and the Hon Jeremy

Buckingham MLC.(2) The Mining Act 1992 only provides for objections to agricultural land and significant improvements

at the time of the area being constituted as an opal prospecting area.(3) The Department of Trade and Investment will as part of the normal review of the Mining Act 1992,

consider if changes to the legislation are required in relation to this issue.(4) The Government is currently considering the necessary legislative changes required to implement the

Government's response to the Wilcox report.(5) No - however Section 383C provides a general immunity for landholders.

*5251 FAIR TRADING—KNACKERIES IN NEW SOUTH WALES—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Fair Trading—

(1)(a) What are the names of the knackeries that are currently operational in New South Wales?(b) What are the locations of the knackeries that are currently operational in New South Wales?

(2)

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(a) Does the NSW Food Authority inspect knackeries in New South Wales?(b) If so:

(i) What standards are used to assess the knackeries?(ii) What are the details of any inspections conducted during the previous 12 months?(iii) What are the details of any breaches of knackeries in New South Wales, relating to: (i) Animal welfare?(ii) Hygiene?

(3)(a) How many animals are processed at each of the knackeries listed in answer (1)?(b) Of these, how many are thoroughbred horses?

(4) What are the current labelling requirements of pet food containing horse meat?

Answer— NSW Fair Trading is not responsible for administering laws associated with knackeries and questions relating to this issue should be addressed to the Hon Katrina Hodgkinson MP, Minister for Primary Industries and Minister for Small Business, for response.

*5252 EDUCATION—HEALTHY SCHOOL CANTEEN STRATEGY—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) Is the Minister for Education aware of the report by a community nutritionist in the Hunter New England Local Health District entitled "Are the chips really down? A repeat cross sectional study on the impact of the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy and its influence on school food service"?


(3)(a) Have there been any other studies?(b) If so, can the Minister please provide the details of the author and title of the study?

(4) What steps has the Government taken to boost the number of schools in both the Hunter and across New South Wales participating in the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy?

Answer— I refer the Honourable Member to my answer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 5225.

*5253 HEALTH—HEALTHY SCHOOL CANTEEN STRATEGY—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

(1) Is the Minister for Health aware of the report by a community nutritionist in the Hunter New England Local Health District entitled "Are the chips really down? A repeat cross sectional study on the impact of the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy and its influence on school food service"?


(3) Has the Minister or NSW Health had any discussions with the Department of Education and Communities about this report?

(4) Has the Minister or NSW Health made any other representations to the Department of Education and Communities about the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy?

(5)(a) Have there been any other studies on the strategy by anyone employed by NSW Health?


(b) If so, can the Minister please provide the details of the author and title of the study?

(6) What steps has NSW Health taken to boost the number of schools in both the Hunter and across New South Wales participating in the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy?

Answer— The Member is referred to the response to Question No. 5224 in the Legislative Council.

*5254 EDUCATION—REVENUE FROM TAFE FEE INCREASES—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

How much revenue is expected to be collected from TAFE Institutes around New South Wales from fee increases commencing in 2014?

Answer— TAFE NSW Fee revenue is determined by the student profile and number of enrolments. As 2014 enrolments are ongoing it is not possible to determine the revenue that TAFE NSW will receive in 2014.

*5255 EDUCATION—CONTINUATION OF EXPERT ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING SUPPORT UNDER NEW MODEL—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

How will the Minister for Education ensure that the English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher expertise necessary for valid ESL proficiency judgements, on which the English language proficiency loading is based, will continue to be available to support accurate ESL learner assessment and reliable reporting and calculation of schools' changing ESL needs due to the ESL target group's year-to-year enrolment fluctuations and developing English language proficiency?

Answer— From the beginning of 2014, the English as an Additional Language⁄Dialect (EAL⁄D) Learning Progression will replace the current ESL three-phase tool used to report English language proficiency for the purpose of determining the allocation of ESL resources to schools. A comprehensive professional learning program has been provided. To date, approximately 1,400 teachers have participated. ESL Advisors in the Equity team in the Department of Education and Communities' Learning and Leadership Directorate will work in collaboration with Directors, Educational Services and their teams located throughout New South Wales to assist schools in accessing the professional learning they need in relation to all aspects of ESL education, including assessment of students' English language proficiency.

*5256 EDUCATION—REPORTING AND TRANSPARENCY OF NEW ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE FUNDING MODEL APPLICATION—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) Given the Government's obligations to make publicly available and ensure transparent school funding under its signed National Education Reform Agreement, will the Minister for Education ensure publication of the developed English as a second language (ESL) loading funding model and annual public reporting of system-calculated entitlements derived from the ESL loading for New South Wales education sectors and for each school within the government sector?

(2) What guidelines will be developed to ensure schools use the ESL allocation appropriately and effectively to assist the ESL target group?

Answer— (1) Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, schools will be accountable, through the School Plan and the

Annual School Report, for the management of the resources allocated to them.(2) The English as a Second Language: Guidelines for Schools is being edited to reflect changes under

the reform agenda.

*5257 EDUCATION—ROLE OF INTENSIVE ENGLISH CENTRES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

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(1)(a) What is the purpose and function of Intensive English Centres (IEC) under Local Schools Local

Decisions?(b) Are they a resource only for the school to which they are physically attached, or a resource for

other schools in the student enrolment area?(c) If IECs are a resource for other schools in which students enroll, what special enrolment

procedures are proposed to ensure that students exiting from the IEC after their initial period of intensive English instruction are not disadvantaged when transferring to their chosen high school?

(d) If IECs are a resource for schools in the local enrolment area, what special educational and management roles and responsibilities are proposed for principals of schools which have an IEC?

(e) If IECs are a resource for schools in the local enrolment area, what special budgetary processes and financial accountabilities are proposed between the host school and its IEC?

Answer— (1)(a) The purpose and function of IECs and the IEHS will not change under Local Schools, Local Decisions.(b) and (c) Each IEC has a local enrolment area that includes a number of high schools in addition to the host high school. When exiting the IEC, students have the same right as all other students to request placement at their local government high school, as determined by the student 's address, or to apply to enrol in another high school.(d) and (e) Host high school principals will continue to be responsible for the overall management of the IEC while the deputy principals and head teachers of the IEC are responsible for day-to-day operations, including communicating with other schools in the IEC enrolment area, and for reporting to host high school principals in regard to operational practices.

*5258 EDUCATION—RESOURCING OF INTENSIVE ENGLISH CENTRES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) Given that Intensive English Centre (IEC) student enrolments can fluctuate dramatically from month to month as newly arrived students enrol and exit IECs throughout the year, how will IEC allocations under the Resource Allocation Model (RAM) be calculated to reflect these fluctuations?

(2) Will IECs receive a separate RAM notification or will it be included in the RAM notification of the host high school?

(3) If IECs are to be included in the RAM notification of the host high school, what mechanisms will be employed to ensure transparent notification and accountable use of identified, targeted funding for IECs?

(4) In calculating the RAM allocations of schools and their IECs, will the socioeconomic equity loading of IEC students be separately identified, and funds appropriately distributed to the IEC?

(5) If IECs are to be included in the RAM notification of the host high school, will the staffing entitlement report identify the Full Time Equivalent positions of executive staff in both IEC and the high school?

(6) Given that the Families Occupation Employment Index used in the RAM is an annual snap shot rather than real-time indicator of IEC enrolments and that it does not accurately reflect the situation of newly arrived families who may have degrees in their country of origin, yet are working in unskilled jobs here due to their language proficiency, how will this shortcoming be addressed?

Answer— The system recognises the fluctuating nature of enrolments for this group of students and the need for separate staffing entitlements for IECs. A working party to develop fair and transparent processes is proposed. The Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) represents each school's average socio-economic disadvantage relative to other NSW government schools. It is a school level measure of the concentration


of SES disadvantage in each school. FOEI includes both core socio-economic factors of parental education level and occupation status. The school FOEI will be reviewed annually.

*5259 EDUCATION—IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE INTAKE IMPACTS ON RESOURCE ALLOCATION MODEL—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) How will the new English as Second Language (ESL) allocation formula developed by the Department's new Resource Allocation Model reflect the changing nature and future levels of ESL need resulting from Australia's ongoing immigration program?

(2) How will the new ESL formula allow for increases in refugee intake, changing source countries, and changes in the composition of Australia's immigration program?

Answer— A working party will be established to support the development of the English Language proficiency loading. The targeted individual student component of the RAM will reflect the needs of all eligible students, including new arrivals and refugees.

*5260 EDUCATION—RAMIFICATIONS OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LOADING AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ALLOCATION FUNDING—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) How many schools will receive the new English language proficiency loading allocations?(2) What proportion of the total resource generated by the new English language proficiency loading

will result in school allocations too small to be able to support English as second language (ESL) staffing costs?

(3) In implementing the English language proficiency loading and new ESL allocation formula, will any schools receive a reduction on their previous year's ESL allocations?

Answer— Eligible schools will receive funding under the English language proficiency loading based on identified student need. The current allocation of 896 FTE school based positions will continue to be available in 2014 to support ESL learners.

*5261 EDUCATION—IMPLEMENTING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LOADING AND ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE ALLOCATION FUNDING—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) In implementing the English language proficiency loading and English as a second language (ESL) allocation formula, will any resource caps or minimums be applied to school ESL allocations?

(2) What proportion of the total resources generated by the development of the English language proficiency loading will be available to fund teaching support for ESL learners?

(3) How many ESL teaching positions will be able to be supported by funds generated by the new loading?

Answer— Currently, allocations are capped and a minimum number of ESL students are required for a school to attract an ESL staffing allocation. Decisions about whether caps and minimums will be placed on allocations to schools in the new model of funding have not been finalised. A working party will be established to support the development of the English Language proficiency loading.

*5262 EDUCATION—DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LOADING—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

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(1) What expertise and evidence base will be used to inform development of the new English language proficiency loading and English as a second language (ESL) allocation formula?

(2) What consultation will occur with key educational stakeholders in the development of the new loading and ESL allocation formula?

(3)(a) Will the English language proficiency loading and new ESL allocation formula be modeled, and

the outcomes of that modeling undergo concurrent validity against the outcomes of the previous ESL program-based formula?

(b) If so, what criteria will be used to evaluate the validity, equity and effectiveness of modeled ESL allocations?

Answer— A working party will be established to support the development of the English Language proficiency loading. Loadings developed under the RAM go through testing, consultation, validation and refinement prior to final approval.

*5263 EDUCATION—ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE/DIALECT—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

Will the national English as an Additional Language⁄Dialect Learning Progression be used as a proficiency measure to determine the English language proficiency loading in New South Wales?

Answer— Yes.

*5264 EDUCATION—RESOURCING OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOADING—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1)(a) Given the transitional use of the English as second language (ESL) formula on which 2014 ESL

allocations to schools will be based as part of the phased implementation of the Resource Allocation Model, and National Plan for School Improvement requirements that the new English language proficiency loading identifying additional levels of funding required to support ESL learner achievement in schools be in place for 2015, what plans does the Department of Education have for the development and introduction of the loading?

(b) What plans does the Department have for the new ESL allocation formula resulting from this loading?

Answer— (1) A working party will be established to support the development of the English Language proficiency

loading. Loadings developed under the RAM go through testing, consultation, validation and refinement prior to final approval.

(2) Eligible schools will receive funding under the English Language proficiency loading based on identified student need.

*5265 EDUCATION—REPLACEMENT SCHOOL SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE OPTIONS—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1)(a) Considering the statewide network of 13 Multicultural⁄English as a second language (ESL)

consultant, 1.6 Refugee Support Officer and 17.2 Community Information Officer positions have been cut, what action will the Minister for Education take to ensure continuation of Multicultural⁄ESL consultant, refugee and community information officer support to schools?


(b) If there are to be replacement services, will these be established by the beginning of the school year in 2014?

(c) If not, how will the Minister ensure continuity of this support to schools at the beginning of the school year in 2014?

Answer— From 2014, Multicultural and English as a Second Language Advisors in the Equity team will work with Educational Services Directors and their teams located throughout New South Wales to assist schools in identifying and accessing appropriate multicultural and English as a Second Language expertise and resources. In addition, the current allocation of 896 FTE school based positions (20 of which are targeted to support the complex needs of refugee students) will continue to be available to support ESL learners. Targeted support will also continue for those students who are new arrivals or refugees.

*5266 EDUCATION—SCHOOL SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE CUTS—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

Why has the school support infrastructure provided by the statewide network of 13 Multicultural⁄English as a Second Language (ESL) consultant, 1.6 Refugee Support Officer and 17.2 Community Information Officer positions, been singled out for cuts in the Department of Education restructure, while the Department's other specialist educational consultancy services in the areas of Aboriginal and Special Education have been retained?

Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, resources previously used to employ Multicultural⁄ESL Consultants, Refugee Student Support Officers and Community Information Officers will be distributed directly to schools through the Resource Allocation Model. In addition, the current allocation of 896 FTE school based positions (20 of which are targeted to support the complex needs of refugee students) will continue to be available to support ESL learners. Targeted support will also continue for those students who are new arrivals or refugees.

*5267 EDUCATION—RURAL AND REMOTE IMPACTS OF COMMUNITY INFORMATION OFFICER POSITION CUTS—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) In light of Government cuts to the statewide network of 17.2 Community Information Officer positions, who will rural and remote public schools now contact: (a) For advice about enrolling and supporting newly arrived families with children of unknown

ages and visa subclass who do not speak English?(b) To access English as a Second Language and other support for newly arrived refugees?

Answer— (1)

(a) Advice and professional support for rural and remote schools enrolling newly arrived students who need to learn English, including refugee students, is provided by the ESL New Arrivals (Rural & Regional) Officer and a team of advisors based in the Department of Education and Communities. Educational Services teams can assist schools in accessing the expertise that they need at a local level.

(b) English as a Second Language support for students enrolled in rural, regional and remote schools is provided through the ESL New Arrivals Program.

*5268 TREASURER—NATIONAL EDUCATION REFORM AGREEMENT AND NSW BUDGET COMMITMENT—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations—

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The Budget Papers note that the measures to fund National Education Reform Agreement are greater than New South Wales's funding commitment in Budget paper 2, 1-17, by how much do they exceed New South Wales' funding commitment?

Answer— (1) We remain committed to funding the National Education Reform Agreement. The measures put

forward to meet this commitment will enable funding over 6 years. The final funding mix will be considered in the context of ongoing discussions with the Commonwealth about the reduction of the threshold for online GST.

*5269 FAIR TRADING—LABELLING OF FREE-RANGE EGGS—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Fair Trading—

(1) Is the Minister for Fair Trading aware that 'Eco Eggs', which are produced by hens stocked at 10,000 birds per hectare, won the people's choice award in consumer advocacy organisation CHOICE's 8th annual Shonky Awards, which aim to name and shame products which are misleading Australian consumers?

(2)(a) Has the Department of Fair Trading inspected the production systems that supply 'Eco Eggs'

with eggs to determine the veracity of their claims to be 'free-range'?(b) If not, why not?(c) If so:

(i) When did these inspections take place?(ii) To what standards did the inspectors assess the production systems?

(3)(a) Over the past 12 months, how many complaints have been received by the NSW Department of

Fair Trading that relate to the labelling of 'free-range' eggs?(b) Of these, how many complaints related to concerns that the label 'free-range' is being used when

the customer is not satisfied that the standards in which the hens are kept support such a claim?

Answer— I am aware of the results of the 2013 Shonky Awards. NSW Fair Trading is not responsible for administering laws associated with food production systems and questions relating to this issue should be addressed to the Hon Katrina Hodgkinson MP, Minister for Primary Industries and Minister for Small Business, as the Minister responsible for the NSW Food Authority. Details of Fair Trading's activities on the issue of labelling of free-range eggs are contained in its response to a CHOICE Super Complaint on the issue, which can be viewed on the Fair Trading website.

*5270 PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE—GOVERNMENT WIND FARM AUDIT—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW, Leader of the House—

(1) What is the status of the independent compliance audit of the Cullerin Range, Capital and Woodlawn wind farms commissioned by the Government which took place between May and July 2012, according to the Department of Planning's website?

(2)(a) Will the results of these audits be made public?(b) If so, when?

(3) Can the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure please provide details as to why the results of the audit have not yet been made public to date?

(4) Have the results of the audit been given to any other government department?(5)


(a) Have the result of the audit been given to the owners and operators of the Cullerin Range, Capital and Woodlawn wind farms?

(b) If not why not?

(6)(a) Have the results of the audit been given to the National Health and Medical Research Council

which is currently undertaking a systematic review of the existing scientific literature to examine the possible impacts of wind farms on human health, including audible and inaudible noise?

(b) If not why not?

Answer— (1) to (6) The independent compliance audits of the Cullerin Range, Capital and Woodlawn wind farms

are now available on the Department's website at http:⁄⁄www.planning.nsw.gov.au⁄compliance

*5271 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—GAMING DUTY—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, and Minister for the Arts—

(1) What is the amount of lotteries and lotto duty collected in respect of outlets selling tickets in these games in each local government area for the financial year 2012-13? Please list by local government area.

(2) What is the amount of keno gaming duty collected in respect of outlets selling tickets in these games in each local government area for the financial year 2012-13? Please list by local government area.

Answer— (1) The collection of duty is a matter for the Treasurer.(2) The collection of duty is a matter for the Treasurer.

*5272 HEALTH—TASK FORCE ON TOBACCO RETAILER ISSUES—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

(1)(a) Has the task force on tobacco retailer issues foreshadowed in the Minister for Health's response

to a question in the House on 29 August 2013 been established?(b) If so:

(i) Which individuals are involved?(ii) What are the terms of reference?(iii) What is the meeting schedule of the taskforce?

(c) If not: (i) Why has the Minister delayed its establishment?(ii) When will it be created?

Answer— The Member is referred to the response to Question No. 4722 in the Legislative Assembly. The first meeting of the Taskforce is scheduled to occur in early 2014. A meeting schedule for future taskforce meetings will be determined at this time.

*5273 MENTAL HEALTH—MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN WESTERN SYDNEY—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Healthy Lifestyles, and Minister for Western New South Wales—

(1) Which mental health services in Western Sydney are funded by the Government?(2) How much government funding did mental health services in Western Sydney receive in the 2012⁄13

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financial year?(3) How much government funding has been allocated to mental health services in Western Sydney in

the 2013⁄14 budget?(4) Given the findings by the "Western Sydney Population Health and Workforce Needs Assessment

Summary September 2010" report that "17-19 per cent of people in Auburn, Blacktown Southwest and Parramatta South report high or very high levels of psychological distress, compared to 11.8 per cent for Metropolitan Sydney" and the findings contained in the Western Sydney Region of Councils "Critical condition: A Comparative Study of Health Services in Western Sydney" August 2012 report that "the availability of these services in Western Sydney is not equal to those in other areas of the city, with approximately 20 per cent fewer total mental health and psychiatric beds per 100,000 residents than the rest of Sydney", what steps is the Government taking to ensure that Western Sydney residents have access to affordable mental health care services?

Answer— (1) Mental health services in Western Sydney consist of public inpatient and community services

together with non-government organisations, providing comprehensive mental health services.(2) and (3) The allocation of funding within Local Health Districts is a matter for District Health Boards,

and is included in the Western Sydney Local Health District Service Agreement available at: http:⁄⁄www. wslhd. health. nsw.gov.au⁄ArticleDocuments⁄51 1⁄13- 14%20SA%20WSLHD%20Agreement%20FINAL%20SIGNED%20-%20240913.pdf.aspx

(4) The NSW Government has established a Mental Health Commission to provide advice and strategic planning to improve mental health service delivery. The Commission will be responsible for monitoring the needs and strategic priorities of the mental health service system, and advising the Government in relation to these. At a local level, planning has occurred to ensure that Western Sydney residents have access to mental health care services including: • Opening of 20 sub-acute inpatient mental health beds on the Liverpool Hospital campus in June 2013. • A new Mental Health Centre, jointly funded by the State and Commonwealth Governments, is currently being built at Nepean Hospital. This centre is due to open in 2014 and will include an additional 11 adult acute mental health beds and 20 older people's acute mental health beds once fully operational. •The development of a new Sub-Acute Mental Health Unit as part of the Blacktown Mt Druitt Hospital $324 million Stage 1 Expansion Project. The 20 bed sub-acute unit is due to open in mid-2014.

*5274 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—POKER MACHINE LICENCES AND REVENUE—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, and Minister for the Arts—

(1) What is the current number of poker machine licences held by registered clubs in each local government area, by local government area?

(2) What is the current number of poker machine licences held by hotels in each local government area, by local government area?

(3) How much Government revenue was raised in each local government area from gaming machine tax from registered clubs for the financial year 2012-13, by local government area?

(4) How much Government revenue was raised in each local government area from gaming machine tax from hotels for the financial year 2012-13, by local government area?

Answer— The answer has been provided as tables. Copies are available from the Legislative Council Procedure Office.

*5275 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—GAMING MACHINE PROFITS AND TAXES FROM REGISTERED CLUBS—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, and Minister for the Arts—


(1) For the last registered clubs gaming machine tax year what was the total annual electronic gaming machine profits from all registered clubs in each of the following ranges of annual gaming machine profits: (a) More than $0 and less than or equal to $25,000?(b) More than $25,000 and less than or equal to $200,000?(c) More than $200,000 and less than or equal to $400,000?(d) More than $400,000 and less than or equal to $1,000,000?(e) More than $1,000,000 and less than or equal to $1,800,000?(f) More than $1,800,000 and less than or equal to $5,000,000?(g) More than $5,000,000 and less than or equal to $10,000,000?(h) More than $10,000,000 and less than or equal to $20,000,000?(i) More than $20,000,000?

(2) For the last registered clubs gaming machine tax year what was the total annual electronic gaming machine tax from all registered clubs in each of the following ranges of annual gaming machine profits: (a) More than $0 and less than or equal to $25,000?(b) More than $25,000 and less than or equal to $200,000?(c) More than $200,000 and less than or equal to $400,000?(d) More than $400,000 and less than or equal to $1,000,000?(e) More than $1,000,000 and less than or equal to $1,800,000?(f) More than $1,800,000 and less than or equal to $5,000,000?(g) More than $5,000,000 and less than or equal to $10,000,000?(h) More than $10,000,000 and less than or equal to $20,000,000?(i) More than $20,000,000?

Answer— (1) Club gaming machine profit data for the year ended 31 May 2013

Profit range

Profit ($)

No of clubs

Greater than $0 - $25,000 1,183,175.38 91$25,000.01 to 200,000 31,078,680.67 309$200,000.01 to $400,000 36,687,375.60 131$400,000.01 to $1,000,000 133,290,016.94 202$1,000,000.01 to $1,800,000 182,108,635.03 131$1,800,000.01 to $5.000,000 541,153,466.26 180$5,000,000.01 to $10,000,000 565,850,628.49 81$10,000,000.01 to $20,000,000 663,340,351.31 47Greater than $20,000,000 1,389,387,816.34 37

(2) Club gaming machine tax for the year ended 31 May 2013 Profit range

Tax ($)

No of clubs

Greater than $0 to $25,000 0.00 91$25,000.01 to $200,000 0.00 309$200,000.01 to $400,000 0.00 131$400,000.01 to $1,000,000 169,973.82 202$1,000,000.01 to $1,800,000 14,428,016.63 131$1,800,000.01 to $5.000,000 79,712,096.91 180$5,000,000.01 to $10,000,000 101,300,518.02 81$10,000,000.01 to $20,000,000 138,173,680.91 47Greater than $20,000,000 334,827,730.36 37

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*5276 FINANCE AND SERVICES—GAMING MACHINE PROFITS AND TAXES FROM REGISTERED CLUBS—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—


(2) For the last registered clubs gaming machine tax year what was the total annual electronic gaming machine tax from all registered clubs in each of the following ranges of annual gaming machine profits: (a) More than $0 and less than or equal to $25,000?(b) More than $25,000 and less than or equal to $200,000?(c) More than $200,000 and less than or equal to $400,000?(d) More than $400,000 and less than or equal to $1,000,000?(e) More than $1,000,000 and less than or equal to $1,800,000?(f) More than $1,800,000 and less than or equal to $5,000,000?(g) More than $5,000,000 and less than or equal to $10,000,000?(h) More than $10,000,000 and less than or equal to $20,000,000?(i) More than $20,000,000?

Answer— This question should be re-directed to the Hon George Souris MP, Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, and Minister for the Arts.

*5277 TREASURER—GAMING MACHINE PROFITS AND TAXES FROM REGISTERED CLUBS—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations—


(2) For the last registered clubs gaming machine tax year what was the total annual electronic gaming machine tax from all registered clubs in each of the following ranges of annual gaming machine profits: (a) More than $0 and less than or equal to $25,000?(b) More than $25,000 and less than or equal to $200,000?


(c) More than $200,000 and less than or equal to $400,000?(d) More than $400,000 and less than or equal to $1,000,000?(e) More than $1,000,000 and less than or equal to $1,800,000?(f) More than $1,800,000 and less than or equal to $5,000,000?(g) More than $5,000,000 and less than or equal to $10,000,000?(h) More than $10,000,000 and less than or equal to $20,000,000?(i) More than $20,000,000?

Answer— These questions would be more appropriately directed to the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing.

*5278 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—GAMING MACHINE PROFITS AND TAXES FROM REGISTERED HOTELS—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, and Minister for the Arts—

(1) For the last Hotels gaming machine tax year what was the total annual electronic gaming machine profits from all hotels in each of the following ranges of annual gaming machine profits: (a) More than $0 and less than or equal to $25,000?(b) More than $25,000 and less than or equal to $200,000?(c) More than $200,000 and less than or equal to $400,000?(d) More than $400,000 and less than or equal to $1,000,000?(e) More than $1,000,000 and less than or equal to $1,800,000?(f) More than $1,800,000 and less than or equal to $5,000,000?(g) More than $5,000,000 and less than or equal to $10,000,000?(h) More than $10,000,000 and less than or equal to $20,000,000?(i) More than $20,000,000?

(2) For the last registered hotels gaming machine tax year what was the total annual electronic gaming machine tax from all hotels in each of the following ranges of annual gaming machine profits: (a) More than $0 and less than or equal to $25,000?(b) More than $25,000 and less than or equal to $200,000?(c) More than $200,000 and less than or equal to $400,000?(d) More than $400,000 and less than or equal to $1,000,000?(e) More than $1,000,000 and less than or equal to $1,800,000?(f) More than $1,800,000 and less than or equal to $5,000,000?(g) More than $5,000,000 and less than or equal to $10,000,000?(h) More than $10,000,000 and less than or equal to $20,000,000?(i) More than $20,000,000?

Answer— Based on the assumption this question is referring to hotels and not registered clubs, the answers are as follows:

• Hotel gaming machine profit data for the year ended 30 June 2013 – Profit range

Profit ($)

No of hotels

Greater than $0 - $25,000 462,348.44 39 $25,000.01 to 200,000 46,949,098.73 428 $200,000.01 to $400,000 88,406,061.02 301 $400,000.01 to $1,000,000 242,542,338.29 366 $1,000,000.01 to $1,800,000 239,663,774.28 177 $1,800,000.01 to $5.000,000 691,610,042.47 232 $5,000,000.01 to $10,000,000 384,889,415.77 61

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$10,000,000.01 to $20,000,000 10,346,961.20 1 Greater than $20,000,000 0.00 0

• Hotel gaming machine tax data for the year ended 30 June 2013 – Profit range

Tax ($)

No of hotels

Greater than $0 - $25,000 0.00 39 $25,000.01 to 200,000 269,775.32 428 $200,000.01 to $400,000 9,652,762.77 301 $400,000.01 to $1,000,000 56,012,025.69 366 $1,000,000.01 to $1,800,000 69,350,313.50 177 $1,800,000.01 to $5.000,000 226,858,458.13 232 $5,000,000.01 to $10,000,000 144,069,928.13 61 $10,000,000.01 to $20,000,000 4,377,480.61 1 Greater than $20,000,000 0.00 0

*5279 FINANCE AND SERVICES—GAMING MACHINE PROFITS AND TAXES FROM REGISTERED HOTELS—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1) For the last Hotels gaming machine tax year what was the total annual electronic gaming machine profits from all hotels in each of the following ranges of annual gaming machine profits: (a) More than $0 and less than or equal to $25,000?(b) More than $25,000 and less than or equal to $200,000?(c) More than $200,000 and less than or equal to $400,000?(d) More than $400,000 and less than or equal to $1,000,000?(e) More than $1,000,000 and less than or equal to $1,800,000?(f) More than $1,800,000 and less than or equal to $5,000,000?(g) More than $5,000,000 and less than or equal to $10,000,000?(h) More than $10,000,000 and less than or equal to $20,000,000?(i) More than $20,000,000?

(2) For the last registered hotels gaming machine tax year what was the total annual electronic gaming machine tax from all hotels in each of the following ranges of annual gaming machine profits: (a) More than $0 and less than or equal to $25,000?(b) More than $25,000 and less than or equal to $200,000?(c) More than $200,000 and less than or equal to $400,000?(d) More than $400,000 and less than or equal to $1,000,000?(e) More than $1,000,000 and less than or equal to $1,800,000?(f) More than $1,800,000 and less than or equal to $5,000,000?(g) More than $5,000,000 and less than or equal to $10,000,000?(h) More than $10,000,000 and less than or equal to $20,000,000?(i) More than $20,000,000?

Answer— This question should be re-directed to the Hon George Souris MP, Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, and Minister for the Arts.

*5280 TREASURER—GAMING MACHINE PROFITS AND TAXES FROM REGISTERED HOTELS—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations—

(1) For the last Hotels gaming machine tax year what was the total annual electronic gaming machine


profits from all hotels in each of the following ranges of annual gaming machine profits: (a) More than $0 and less than or equal to $25,000?(b) More than $25,000 and less than or equal to $200,000?(c) More than $200,000 and less than or equal to $400,000?(d) More than $400,000 and less than or equal to $1,000,000?(e) More than $1,000,000 and less than or equal to $1,800,000?(f) More than $1,800,000 and less than or equal to $5,000,000?(g) More than $5,000,000 and less than or equal to $10,000,000?(h) More than $10,000,000 and less than or equal to $20,000,000?(i) More than $20,000,000?

(2) For the last hotel gaming machine tax year what was the total annual electronic gaming machine tax from all registered hotels in each of the following ranges of annual gaming machine profits: (a) More than $0 and less than or equal to $25,000?(b) More than $25,000 and less than or equal to $200,000?(c) More than $200,000 and less than or equal to $400,000?(d) More than $400,000 and less than or equal to $1,000,000?(e) More than $1,000,000 and less than or equal to $1,800,000?(f) More than $1,800,000 and less than or equal to $5,000,000?(g) More than $5,000,000 and less than or equal to $10,000,000?(h) More than $10,000,000 and less than or equal to $20,000,000?(i) More than $20,000,000?

Answer— These questions would be more appropriately directed to the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing.

*5281 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—SYDNEY CATCHMENT AUTHORITY SEISMIC INCIDENTS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1)(a) How many earthquakes or seismic activity incidents have been recorded at Sydney Catchment

Authority dams between 31 March 2011 and 26 November 2013?(b) For each incident:

(i) At what dam did the incident occur?(ii) What was the date of the incident?(iii) Were there any reports of damage?(iv) What was the magnitude of the incident?

(2)(a) What has been the largest earthquake or seismic activity incident recorded at a Sydney

Catchment Authority dam between 31 March 2011 and 26 November 2013?(b) At what dam did the incident occur?(c) What was the date of the incident?(d) Were there any reports of damage?(e) What was the magnitude of the incident?

Answer— (1)

(a) Seismic activity is continuous. For the purposes of dam safety, the Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA) does not consider seismic activity recorded at less than Richter Magnitude 3.0 as significant. The impact of this activity can be likened to the vibration experienced by passing traffic No incidents of greater than magnitude 3.0 were experienced at SCA dams between 31 March 2011 and 26 November 2013.

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(b) n⁄a

(2)(a) n⁄a

*5282 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—NSW DAMS SAFETY COMMITTEE SEISMIC INCIDENTS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1)(a) How many earthquakes or seismic activity incidents have been recorded at dams under the

authority of the NSW Dams Safety Committee between 31 March 2011 and 26 November 2013?

(b) For each incident: (i) At what dam did the incident occur?(ii) What was the date of the incident?(iii) Were there any reports of damage?(iv) What was the magnitude of the incident?

(2)(a) What has been the largest earthquake or seismic activity incident recorded at a dam under the

authority of the NSW Dams Safety Committee between 31 March 2011 and 26 November 2013?

(b) At what dam did the incident occur?(c) What was the date of the incident?(d) Were there any reports of damage?(e) What was the magnitude of the incident?

Answer— (1)

(a) Seismic activity is measured by the Dam Safety Committee according to the Mercali Intensity Scale, a measure of the intensity of the activity. This scale ranges from ML1 (which would not be felt by humans) to ML9 (which may cause damage to piping and reservoirs), with the top of the scale being ML12. For the purposes of dam safety, seismic activity of less than ML3 is not significant. Snowy Hydro Limited has adopted a threshold criterion of ML4 as measured at any of its monitoring sites. Snowy Hydro did not have any such minimum threshold seismic measurements in the prescribed period.State Water Corporation (SWC) and Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA), both use seismic monitoring networks that continuously monitor earthquake occurrences over very extensive coverage areas. These authorities use quite conservative Magnitude values for their threshold criteria: ML3 by SWC and less than ML3 by SCA, depending on proximity.

(b) The data for each incident are listed following, in date order.(i), (ii) and (iv) 13/11/2011, ML 3.2, 31km from Copeton Dam19/04/2012, ML 3.9, 36km from Blowering Dam and Burrinjuck Dam05/06/2012, ML 3.1, 42km from Wyangala Dam 08/06/2012, ML 4.4, 11km from Keepit Dam 10/09/2012, ML 3.4, off Woy Woy: 17/09/2012, ML 2.6, near Appin: 21/12/2012, ML 3.4, 73km from Lostock Dam 12/01/2013, ML 3.6, 23km from Wyangala Dam 18/01/2013, M 3.1, 28km from Wyangala Dam 13/05/2013, M 3.3, 47km from Pindari Dam


08/10/2013, M 3.6, near Appin: 24/10/2013, M 2.9, near Appin: 13/11/2013, M 2.9, near Appin: 25/11/2013, M 2.8, near Appin:(iii) No(2)

(a) ML4.4.(b) The incident occurred 11km from Keepit Dam(c) 8 June 2012(d) No(e) See (a)

*5283 FINANCE AND SERVICES—HUNTER WATER SEISMIC INCIDENTS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1)(a) How many earthquakes or seismic activity incidents have been recorded by Hunter Water's

seismic monitoring activity programs between 31 March 2011 and 26 November 2013?(b) For each incident:


(2)(a) What has been the largest earthquake or seismic activity incident recorded by Hunter Water's

seismic monitoring activity programs between 31 March 2011 and 26 November 2013?(b) At what dam did the incident occur?(c) What was the date of the incident?(d) Were there any reports of damage?(e) What was the magnitude of the incident?

Answer— Hunter Water does not have its own seismic monitoring network.

*5284 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—STATE WATER SEISMIC INCIDENTS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1)(a) How many earthquakes or seismic activity incidents have been recorded by State Water's

seismic monitoring activity programs between 31 March 2011 and 26 November 2013?(b) For each incident:


(2)(a) What has been the largest earthquake or seismic activity incident recorded by State Water's

seismic monitoring activity programs between 31 March 2011 and 26 November 2013?(b) At what dam did the incident occur?(c) What was the date of the incident?(d) Were there any reports of damage?(e) What was the magnitude of the incident?

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Answer— (1)

(a) Over 200. Seismic activity is measured by State Water according to the Mercali Intensity Scale, a measure of the intensity of the activity. This scale ranges from ML1 (which would not be felt by humans) to ML9 (which may cause damage to piping and reservoirs), with the top of the scale being ML12.

(b) Under State Water's threshold criteria, only earthquakes of magnitude greater than or equal to ML3 (vibration may be likened to the passing of traffic), occurring within 100km of a dam, are of possible significance to the integrity of the dam structures. Recording over ML3 between 31 March 2011 and 26 November 2013:13 November 2011, 31km from Copeton Dam, magnitude ML 3.2 19 April 2012, 36km from both Blowering Dam and Burrinjuck Dam, magnitude 3.9 5 June 2012, 42km From Wyangala Dam, magnitude 3.1 8 June 2012, 11km from Keepit Dam, magnitude 4.4 and 4.3 21 December 2012, 73km from Lostock Dam, magnitude 3.4 12 January 2013, 23km from Wyangala Dam, magnitude 3.6 18 January 2013, 28km from Wyangala Dam, magnitude 3.1 13 May 2013, 47km from Pindari Dam, magnitude 3.3 All initial and follow-up inspections and operational tests were carried out and there was no damage detected in any case.

(2)(a) ML4.4.(b) n⁄a(c) 8 June 2012(d) No(e) See (a)

*5285 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—STATE WATER SEISMIC MONITORING ACTIVITY—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1)(a) How much was spent on State Water's seismic monitoring network in 2011?(b) How many people were employed to monitor seismic activity in 2011?

(2)(a) How much was spent on State Water's seismic monitoring network in 2011⁄12?(b) How many people were employed to monitor seismic activity in 2011⁄12?

(3)(a) How much was spent on State Water's seismic monitoring network in 2012⁄13?(b) How many people were employed to monitor seismic activity in 2012⁄13?

(4)(a) How much has been budgeted to be spent on State Water's seismic monitoring network in

2013⁄14?(b) How many people have been budgeted to be employed to monitor seismic activity in 2013⁄14?

Answer— (1)

(a) Approximately $115,000.(b) Nil. Services provided by an external consultancy with internal training as required.

(2)(a) Approximately $122,000.


(b) See 1(b).

(3)(a) Approximately $123,000.(b) See 1(b).

(4)(a) Approximately $125,000.(b) See 1(b).

*5286 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—HUNTER WATER SEISMIC MONITORING ACTIVITY—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1)(a) How much was spent on Hunter Water's seismic monitoring network in 2011?(b) How many people were employed to monitor seismic activity in 2011?

(2)(a) How much was spent on Hunter Water's seismic monitoring network in 2011⁄12?(b) How many people were employed to monitor seismic activity in 2011⁄12?

(3)(a) How much was spent on Hunter Water's seismic monitoring network in 2012⁄13?(b) How many people were employed to monitor seismic activity in 2012⁄13?

(4)(a) How much has been budgeted to be spent on Hunter Water's seismic monitoring network in

2013⁄14?(b) How many people have been budgeted to be employed to monitor seismic activity in 2013⁄14?

Answer— The question raised by Mr Secord falls within the portfolio administration of the Hon Andrew Constance MP, Minister for Finance and Services, and should be referred accordingly.

*5287 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—SYDNEY CATCHMENT AUTHORITY AND SEISMIC MONITORING NETWORK—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1)(a) How much was spent on Sydney Catchment Authority's seismic monitoring network in 2011?(b) How many people were employed to monitor seismic activity in 2011?

(2)(a) How much was spent on Sydney Catchment Authority's seismic monitoring network in

2011⁄12?(b) How many people were employed to monitor seismic activity in 2011⁄12?

(3)(a) How much was spent on Sydney Catchment Authority's seismic monitoring network in

2012⁄13?(b) How many people were employed to monitor seismic activity in 2012⁄13?

(4)(a) How much has been budgeted to be spent on Sydney Catchment Authority's seismic monitoring

network in 2013⁄14?(b) How many people have been budgeted to be employed to monitor seismic activity in 2013⁄14?

Answer—

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(1)(a) Total expenditure for 2011 was $134,452, which includes costs associated with the purchase of

routine equipment.(b) Nil. Operation and maintenance of the SCA Seismic Monitoring Network was undertaken by a

specialist service provider under contract.

(2)(a) Total expenditure for 2011⁄2012 was $119,160.(b) See (1) (b)

(3)(a) Total expenditure for 2012⁄2013 was $122,110(b) See (1) (b)

(4)(a) Total budgeted expenditure for 2013⁄2014 is $128,340(b) See (1) (b)

*5288 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—PROSPECT DAM, FILTER WORKS, CONTROL PIPING AND SEEPAGE—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1) How much was budgeted for the upgrading of Prospect Dam involving filter works to control piping and seepage in 2012-13?

(2) How much will be budgeted for the upgrading of Prospect Dam involving filter works to control piping and seepage in 2013-14?

(3) What is the construction timetable including the completion date?(4) Why is the work needed?

Answer— (1) $5.6 million was budgeted for the Prospect Dam upgrade in the 2012-13 Budget Paper 4.(2) $21.5 million was budgeted for the Prospect Dam upgrade in the 2013-14 Budget Paper 4.(3) The contract for the works was awarded on 5 September 2013. The main works commenced in

December 2013 and the project is scheduled for completion in September 2014.(4) The upgrade to Prospect Dam is being undertaken to ensure the dam meets the highest contemporary

dam safety design standards and continues to provide flexibility for Sydney's water supply.

*5289 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—NSW DAM SAFETY COMMITTEE INSPECTIONS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1) On page 35 of the report of the NSW Dam Safety Committee (DSC) for the year ended 30 June 2013, it reports that DSC personnel inspected the 88 dam sites and that there are 13 of the "highest risk dams": (a) What are the names of these highest risk dams, in order of risk?(b) What is their storage capacity?(c) What is their geographical location or what is their nearest town or settlement?

Answer— (a) The DSC risk ranking is based on owner-provided risk data. As a result there is a degree of

variability in assessments and exact ranking in order of risk is not possible. The dams tabled in the DSC annual report in the group of highest risk are: • Bethungra Dam; 600 ML, Billabong Ck Bethungra • Daintree Drive Lower Dam; 13 ML, off Daintree Drive, Albion Park • Hume Dam: 3,040,000 ML, Murray River, Albury-Wodonga


• Jerrara Creek Dam; 270 ML, near Jerrara (Kiama region) • Minmi Road Detention Basin; 46 ML, Maryland (Newcastle suburb) • Narara Horticultural Dam; 43 ML, tributary of Narara Ck, Narara • Nepean Dam; 70,170ML, Nepean River, upstream of Maldon • Prospect Dam; 50,200 ML, Prospect Ck, Prospect⁄Wetherill Park • Redbank Creek Dam; 180 ML, Redbank Ck, upstream of Mudgee • Suma Park Dam; 18,000 ML, Summer Hill Ck, Clifton Grove • Talbingo Dam; 921,400 ML, Tumut River, upstream of Talbingo • Warragamba Dam; 2,031,000 ML, Warragamba • Winburndale Dam, 1700 ML, Winburndale Rivulet


*5290 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—DENTAL SERVICES—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

(1)(a) Are the dental services available to New South Wales residents in rural and regional areas,

adequate to meet their needs? (b) If not:

(i) What are the specific problems that exist?(ii) What actions are being taken to ameliorate these problems?

Answer— Reform of the delivery of public dental services and improving dental outcomes for the people of NSW is a key priority for the NSW Government. Oral Health 2020: A Strategic Framework for Dental Health in NSW was launched in April2013 in which rural and remote communities are identified as a priority population. Funding for public dental services has increased from $173.7 million in 2012-2013 to approximately $180.0 million in 2013-14. Combined with $50 million for the National Partnership Agreement on Treating More Public Dental Patients, total funding for 2013-14 for public dental services is approximately $233 million. Implementation of the National Partnership Agreement on Treating More Public Dental Patients has reduced waiting times for public dental services across the state. All NSW Local Health Districts and Specialty Health Networks provide dental health services for the communities they serve. In partnership with Local Health Districts, a number of Aboriginal Medical Services provide dental clinics in rural and regional NSW as part of the hub and spoke model which has been established to address the dental health needs of Aboriginal people. These include Albury, Taree, Grafton, Casino, Armidale, Kempsey, Narooma, Bega, Orange, Wagga Wagga, Coonamble, Moree and Walgett. In addition, the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health has commenced a service at Bourke, and discussions are in progress to commence clinics in other western and northern NSW towns. New graduate dentists and oral health therapists under the Voluntary Dental Graduate Year Program and the Oral Health Therapy Graduate Year Program are currently placed in clinics in Broken Hill, Narooma, Albury, Wagga Wagga, Orange, Cowra, Moruya, Ballina, Orange, Mudgee, Mid North Coast and Nowra.

*5291 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES—CRITICAL CHILD PROTECTION DATA—Ms Barham asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

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(1)(a) How many reports were received by the Child Protection Helpline reporting concerns for the

safety, welfare or well-being of any child or young person (whether or not the report was that the child or young person was at risk of significant harm) over the last twelve months?

(b) What is the rate of children and young persons reported to the Child Protection Helpline in the last twelve months per 1,000 children and young persons in the New South Wales population?

(c) In the case of telephone calls received by the Child Protection Line, what was the average time that each such caller had to wait for the call to be answered?

(2)(a) What is the total number of Risk of Significant Harm (ROSH) reports made to or referred to the

Director General or a relevant agency for the last twelve months?(b) What is the total number of ROSH reports for each local health district?(c) Of all ROSH reports received in the last twelve months what percentage related to:

(i) Child Abuse?(ii) Neglect of a child or young person?(iii) Domestic violence?(iv) Sexual Abuse?

(d) What is the state-wide average number of times per child or young person that such reports were made?

(e) What is the average for each local health district?(f) What is the rate of children and young persons reported per 1,000 children and young persons in

each local health district population?

(3)(a) How many reports about children and young persons were referred to an assessment officer of

an agency under section 27A of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection Act) 1998 but not reported to the Director-General under section 27 in the last twelve months?

(b) How many children and young people were reported in each local health district?(c) What is the rate of children and young persons reported per 1,000 children and young persons in

each local health district population?

(4) What is the total number of children and young persons about whom someone made a report to the Director-General or a relevant agency that the child or young person was at risk of significant harm over the last twelve months in relation to whom: (a) An office-based assessment (SAS1) was undertaken?(b) A face-to-face Safety and Risk Assessment (SARA) was undertaken?(c) A face-to-face Secondary Assessment Stage 2 (SAS2) was undertaken?(d) A referral was made to the "Brighter Future" program?A placement was made into out-of-home

care (OOHC)?

(5) What is the total number of children or young person who underwent a SARA or SAS2 assessment within each local health district?

(6)(a) For the last twelve months how many families have participated in Brighter Futures programs?(b) What is the total number of families participating in Brighter Futures programs by local health

district over the last twelve months?(c) What is total number of families who ceased participating or did not complete a Brighter

Futures program over the last twelve months?

(7) What is the total number of children and young people whose families received services under the "Intensive Family Support" program in the last twelve months?

(8) What is the total number of children and young people whose families received services under the "Intensive Family Preservation Services" program in the last twelve months?

(9) What is the total number of children and young people whose families were involved in Short Term Court Orders program in the last twelve months?

(10)


(a) How many children and young people left statutory out of home care without a Section 166 leaving care plan?

(b) What percentage of many children and young people left statutory out of home care without a Section 166 leaving care plan?

(c) Of those that left statutory care without a care plan, what proportion or percentage left: (i) A non-government OOHC service provider?(ii) Department of Community Services OOHC service?

(11)(a) How many Parental Responsibility Contracts has the Director General entered into under

Section 38A of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection Act) 1998 in the last two years?

(b) How many Parental Responsibility Contracts are current in each local health district?(c) How many breach notices were issued by the Director General under Section 38E of the

Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection Act) 1998 in relation to Parental Responsibility Contracts entered into within the last two years?

(d) How many Parental Responsibility Contracts were amended in accordance with Section 38B of the Care and Protection Act 1998 in the last two years?

(e) How many Parental Responsibility Contracts were terminated in accordance with Section 38C of the Care and Protection Act1998 in the last two years?

(12) How many telephone calls, e-mails reports, facsimiles and letter did the Domestic Violence Line reporting domestic violence receive in the last twelve months?

Answer— (1) to (12) The Department of Family and Community Services publishes an Annual Statistical Report

which contains extensive data relating to Risk of Significant Harm (ROSH) reports, and an Annual Report which contains information on programmes implemented or trialled by the Department. The Department also, for the first time in NSW, now publishes a quarterly caseworker dashboard, which includes ROSH data and more, broken down by District. As the transition to Districts from Regions has only recently been implemented, some of the data requested may not be readily available at this time.

*5292 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, WOMEN—HOUSE CONSTRUCTION - WYONG ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

How many houses have been constructed in the Wyong electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?

Answer— The NSW Land and Housing Corporation has an ongoing program to review its public housing assets to ensure they meet the needs of public housing tenants. New housing is provided based on available funding and priorities within the social housing system.

*5293 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, WOMEN—HOUSE CONSTRUCTION - COFFS HARBOUR ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

How many houses have been constructed in the Coffs Harbour electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?


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*5294 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, WOMEN—HOUSE CONSTRUCTION - THE ENTRANCE ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

How many houses have been constructed in the The Entrance electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?


*5295 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, WOMEN—HOUSE CONSTRUCTION - TERRIGAL ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

How many houses have been constructed in the Terrigal electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?


*5296 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, WOMEN—HOUSE CONSTRUCTION - GOSFORD ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

How many houses have been constructed in the Gosford electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?


*5297 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, WOMEN—HOUSE CONSTRUCTION - HORNSBY ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

How many houses have been constructed in the Hornsby electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?


*5298 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, WOMEN—HOUSE CONSTRUCTION - MANLY ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

How many houses have been constructed in the Manly electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?

Answer—


The NSW Land and Housing Corporation has an ongoing program to review its public housing assets to ensure they meet the needs of public housing tenants. New housing is provided based on available funding and priorities within the social housing system.

*5299 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, WOMEN—UNIT CONSTRUCTION - COFFS HARBOUR ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

How many units have been constructed in the Coffs Harbour electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?


*5300 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, WOMEN—UNIT CONSTRUCTION - WYONG ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

How many units have been constructed in the Wyong electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?


*5301 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, WOMEN—UNIT CONSTRUCTION - THE ENTRANCE ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

How many units have been constructed in the The Entrance electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?


*5302 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, WOMEN—UNIT CONSTRUCTION - TERRIGAL ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

How many units have been constructed in the Terrigal electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?


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*5303 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, WOMEN—UNIT CONSTRUCTION - GOSFORD ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

How many units have been constructed in the Gosford electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?


*5304 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, WOMEN—UNIT CONSTRUCTION - HORNSBY ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

How many units have been constructed in the Hornsby electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?


*5305 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, WOMEN—UNIT CONSTRUCTION - MANLY ELECTORATE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

How many units have been constructed in the Manly electorate from funding provided in whole or part by the Government from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?


*5306 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—ILLEGAL BROTHELS—Revd Mr Nile asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) Are there at least 34 illegal brothels operating within a 5 kilometre radius of the North Shore with 19 in Willoughby and 15 in North Sydney, according to Fairfax Media, in addition to the 113 legal brothels?

(2) Did the Willoughby Council stated that "we need more powers from the State Government so we can attack this problem and ensure we don't get any more"?

(3) What action is the Government taking to close down these illegal brothels?

Answer— The Better Regulation Office in the Department of Premier and Cabinet has released a discussion paper canvassing changes to the way brothels are regulated. The Special Minister of State has carriage of this process. This question would therefore be more appropriately directed to the Special Minister of State, and⁄or to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure.

*5307 TRANSPORT—SYDNEY TO BRISBANE XPT SERVICE—Ms Sharpe asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—


Under the new NSW Trainlink timetable, the 2.41pm XPT train from Sydney to Brisbane will no longer stop at Nambucca Heads. Passengers travelling form Nambucca Heads to Brisbane will now depart Nambucca Heads by Trainlink bus and travel to Macksville to connect with the XPT service:(1) Given that this change will significantly inconvenience Nambucca Heads residents and tourists and

the regular provision of a bus link to Macksville will come at a considerable cost to the public purse, will the Government reinstate the Nambucca Heads stop on this service?

(2) If not, why not?

Answer— To comply with Queensland Government peak restrictions on access to the Brisbane rail network, the NSW TrainLink service between Sydney and Brisbane is now required to operate approximately an hour and a half earlier than it did under the previous timetable.The service can no longer secure a path via the single platform at Nambucca Heads Station, because the path is already occupied by two trains scheduled to pass at Nambucca Heads.Access to the Sydney to Brisbane service is being provided to Nambucca Heads customers via road transport connecting to Macksville Station.

*5308 FAIR TRADING—REGULATION OF TATTOO INKS—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Fair Trading—

(1) How does the Department of Fair Trading regulate the use of imported tattoo inks used in in New South Wales tattoo parlours?

(2)(a) Do the license requirements for tattoo operators and tattoo artists in New South Wales include

provisions relating to the ingredients in the tattoo inks?(b) If so, do these license requirements refer to possible toxic ingredients in tattoo inks including

substances deemed to be carcinogenic?

(3)(a) Does the Department of Fair Trading conduct inspections of tattoo parlours to assess the safety

and quality of the inks used?(b) If so, does this process including testing of the inks to determine their ingredients and safety?

(4) Has the Department of Fair Trading received any complaints during the past twelve months relating to the quality of tattoo inks or allergic reactions to tattoo inks?

(5)(a) Has the Department of Fair Trading engaged with the NSW Ministry of Health regarding

incidences arising from unsafe tattoo inks and allergies?(b) If so what was the nature and outcome of this engagement?

Answer— NSW Fair Trading is not responsible for administering laws associated with tattoo inks and questions relating to this issue should be addressed to the Hon Jillian Skinner MP, Minister for Health.

*5309 EDUCATION—EQUITY LOADINGS AND THE RESOURCE ALLOCATION MODEL—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

What accountability mechanisms will the Government put in place to ensure that equity loadings under the Resource Allocation Model will be spent in every school for the purposes for which they are designated?

Answer— Under Local Schools, Local Decisions, schools will be accountable for the management of the resources allocated to them through the School Plan and the Annual School Report.

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Schools, in consultation with their communities, will be required to develop, implement and report annually on a single School Plan; a School Plan that connects student learning outcomes and the school budget. The principal will be responsible for making the best use of funds provided through the Resource Allocation Model. As part of the strengthened accountability processes, schools will use the Annual School Report to report on the delivery and implementation of programs, including how they meet the needs of students funded under the equity loadings. Online resources are being developed to further support principals to track the implementation of programs, policy and regulatory requirements in their school.

*5310 ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE—NATIVE FOREST VEGETATION AND ELECTRICITY GENERATION—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

(1) Has the Office of Environment and Heritage conducted a study into the cost to the state or the financial viability of their proposal to amend Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009 to allow electricity generation from native forest wood?

(2) Can the Minister for Environment and Heritage please outline the nature and value of economic subsidies provided to companies undertaking native forest logging in New South Wales for the years: (a) 2011⁄12?(b) 2012⁄13?

(3) Will the current economic subsidy arrangements between the Government and companies undertaking native forest logging in New South Wales continue if the proposal to amend the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009 to allow electricity generation from native forest wood is enacted?

Answer— (1) No.(2) The question should be referred to the Minister for Primary Industries.(3) The question should be referred to the Minister for Primary Industries.

*5311 AGEING, DISABILITY SERVICES—WORKFORCE RETENTION AND RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES—Ms Barham asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—

(1) Recommendation 51 of the Standing Committee on Social Issues 2010 Inquiry into Services provided by the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) recommended: "That six months before the end of funding of the Workforce Recruitment Strategy, ADHC, with the assistance of stakeholders, review the strategy in consultation with stakeholders, with a view to extending it for a further two years." As the transition of disability services to the National Disability Insurance Scheme is not due to be completed until mid-2018, can the Minister for Ageing and Disability Services advise of the status of any review or extension of the Workforce Recruitment Strategy?

(2) Recommendation 52 of the Standing Committee on Social Issues 2010 Inquiry into Services provided by the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care recommended that ADHC convene a cross sector working party to develop a workforce retention strategy. As the transition of disability services to the National Disability Insurance Scheme is not due to be completed until mid-2018, can the Minister advise of any progress in the development of a workforce retention strategy for the New South Wales disability services sector?

Answer— The NSW Government is currently considering future directions for recruitment and retention strategies, in line with the relevant National Disability Insurance Scheme transition requirements in NSW.


*5312 AGEING, DISABILITY SERVICES—COMPLAINTS HANDLING AND MONITORING OF DISABILITY SERVICES—Ms Barham asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—

(1) Noting that Recommendation 46 of the Standing Committee on Social Issues 2010 Inquiry into Services provided by the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) was that a review be conducted of complaint and grievance policy and procedures for disability services, and that the review report and actions resulting from the review are published on ADHC's website: (a) Can the Minister for Ageing and Disability Services advise whether the audit report completed

in October 2012 into improving the complaints process in ADHC will be published?(b) If so, when?(c) If not, why not?(d) On 20 August 2013 a deferred answer by the Minister to a question without notice asked by the

Honourable Jan Barham MLC on 30 May 2013 indicated that the revised ADHC Community Complaints Policy would be finalised by the end of 2013. Has the policy been finalised and published?

(2) Noting that Recommendation 47 of the Standing Committee on Social Issues 2010 Inquiry into Services provided by the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care was that the Government establish an independent organisation to monitor the quality of disability services, handle complaints and monitor compliance: (a) Can the Minister advise of any progress toward fulfilling this recommendation, bearing in mind

that the transition of disability services is not due to be completed until mid-2018?(b) What action is the Government taking to ensure appropriate monitoring, complaints handling

and compliance safeguards are provided in New South Wales under the National Disability Insurance Scheme?

Answer— (1)

(a) to (c) The results of the independent audit completed in October 2012 were communicated to all relevant parties in order for appropriate management action to be implemented where this was considered necessary. It is not usual practice for NSW Government agencies to publish internal audit reports. (d) A final draft of the revised policy and associated guidelines have been developed. However, the new policy has had to be revised to ensure that it is consistent with the new organisational structure following the implementation of localisation.

(2)(a) Under the current Ageing, Disability and Home Care Funding Agreement funded organisations

are required to establish and publicise the existence of a documented complaints process to deal with any complaints in relation to the services provided. Ageing, Disability and Home Care funded providers are also required under the NSW Quality Framework to attain independent third party verification against the NSW Disability Services Standards including Standard 4: Feedback and Complaints, that has a particular focus on providers implementing a complaints management process that is person centred. Ageing, Disability and Home Care has developed a Feedback and Complaints Management tool to assist funded providers meet these requirements. The use of the Funding and Complaints Management tool is primarily for service providers to analyse and manage their own complaints processes and to record and analyse trends from complaints to drive organisational policy development and continuous improvement. Complaints about Ageing, Disability and Home Care operated, funded or licensed services may also be made to the NSW Ombudsman and other general community complaints bodies. NSW has ensured that current work does not unnecessarily duplicate investment occurring to develop a nationally consistent quality assurance and safeguards framework.

(b) Further work is being considered nationally around quality and safeguards for full implementation of the NDIS.

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*5313 ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE—PRESCRIBED SEA LEVEL RISE PROJECTIONS—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

Since the Government's decision in 2012 to remove prescribed state-wide sea level rise projections, how many councils have taken the initiative to undertake their own independent coastal management research and policy?

Answer— In relation to coastal management policy, I am advised at least 17 councils have a policy position in place relating to sea level rise projections.

*5314 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—MOGO STATE FOREST—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1) What was the purpose of the sale of a portion of the Mogo State Forest, as indicated by the Minister for Roads and Ports in the Legislative Council on the 21 November 2013?

(2) What is the expected future use of this land?(3) What conditions will apply to the removal of native forest from the land?

Answer— (1) Disposal of surplus land comprising a 'relevant building' as defined under Schedule 2 Part 2

Subsection 7 of the Forestry Act 2012.(2) To be determined by the purchaser.(3) There is no native forest on this land.

*5315 PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE—PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF BLUE MOUNTAINS DRAFT LOCAL ENVIRONMENT PLAN—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW, Leader of the House—

(1) How many weeks will the Blue Mountains Draft Local Environmental Plan 2013 public exhibition period be?

(2)(a) Has the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure received any requests from the community or

local council to extend the public exhibition period?(b) If so, what has the Minister's response been?

Answer— (1) It is currently on exhibition until the 5 th March 2014.(2)

(a) Yes.(b) To extend the exhibition until 5th March 2014.

*5316 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES—DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE FRAMEWORK—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

When will the Government be releasing its NSW Domestic and Family Violence Framework?

Answer— The Framework will be released shortly.


*5317 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORK CAPACITY ASSESSMENTS - WORKER COVER SYSTEM—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1) How many work capacity assessments have been undertaken for the periods: (a) 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?(b) 1 July 2013 to date?

(2) How many work capacity assessments were subject to internal review during the periods: (a) 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?(b) 1 July 2013 to date?

(3) What were the outcomes of those internal reviews?(4) How many work capacity assessments were subject to WorkCover Independent Review Office

review during the periods: (a) 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?(b) 1 July 2013 to date?

(5) What were the outcomes of those reviews?(6) How many workers have had their weekly benefits reduced as a result of work capacity assessments

for the periods: (a) 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?(b) 1 July 2013 to date?

(7) How many workers have lost their weekly benefits as a result of work capacity assessments for the periods: (a) 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?(b) 1 July 2013 to date?

(8) How many workers have lost their entitlements to medical expenses as a result of work capacity assessments for the periods: (a) 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?(b) 1 July 2013 to date?

Answer— (1) Across the workers compensation system (including the Nominal Insurer Scheme, Treasury Managed

Fund, Self Insurers, Group Self Insurers and Specialised Insurers), there have been a total of 10,342 work capacity decision notices issued up to 31 October 2013. (a) From 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013, 5,284 work capacity decision notices have been issued.(b) From 1 July 2013 to 31 October 2013, a further 5,058 work capacity decision notices have been

issued.

(2) Across the workers compensation system there have been 1,822 applications for Internal Review made by persons issued with a work capacity decision notice up to 31 October 2013. (a) From 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013, 663 Internal Review applications were lodged.(b) From 1 July 2013 to 31 October 2013, a further 1,159 Internal Review applications were

lodged.

(3) The outcomes of the Internal Reviews lodged and finalised up to 31 October 2013 are as follows: • Different Decision – 247 • Review Declined – 153

(4) Two Work Capacity assessments were subject to review by WorkCover Independent Review Office in the period 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?. Thirty six assessments were subject to review by WorkCover Independent Review Office in the period 1 July 2013 to 5 December 2013.

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That is, 36 completed matters, in addition to the 2 in the year 2012-13 for a total of 38. WIRO had received fifty-seven (57) applications for procedural review of a work capacity decision by 5 December 2013

(5) Four work capacity decisions were withdrawn by the Insurer prior to the completion of WIRO review. One matter had a recommendation that a question of law be pursued in the Workers Compensation Commission (Q: whether a special constable is entitled to be regarded as a police officer for the purposes of the 2012 amendments) and is currently in the course of litigation. The remaining thirty-three (33) matters have each resulted in a finding that the work capacity decision of the Insurer was invalid due to non-compliance with legislative requirements or the WorkCover Guidelines or (in most cases) both. There remain nineteen (19) current matters awaiting determination.

(6) This type of detail is not available. See the answer to question one which describes the work capacity decision notices and the possible outcomes of these.

(7) See answer to question 6.(8) A work capacity decision does not examine an injured workers entitlement to claim medical

expenses.

*5318 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—FIREFIGHTERS IN COFFS HARBOUR—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

How many permanent firefighters and retained, on-call, firefighters were located in fire stations in the Coffs Harbour electorate in September 2013?

Answer— Fire stations in the Coffs Harbour electorate are staffed by a mixed roster of Permanent and Retained Firefighters. As at 30 September 2013, there was an establishment of 21 Permanent Firefighters and 78 Retained (on-call) Firefighters. Fire & Rescue NSW is working with local communities to attract and retain Retained Firefighters across regional locations.

*5319 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—FIREFIGHTERS IN WYONG—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

How many permanent firefighters and retained, on-call, firefighters were located in fire stations in the Wyong electorate in September 2013?

Answer— Fire stations in the Wyong electorate are staffed by a mixed roster of Permanent and Retained Firefighters. As at 30 September 2013, there was an establishment of 30 Permanent Firefighters and 50 Retained (on-call) Firefighters. Fire & Rescue NSW is working with local communities to attract and retain Retained Firefighters across regional locations.

*5320 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—FIREFIGHTERS IN THE ENTRANCE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

How many permanent firefighters and retained, on-call, firefighters were located in fire stations in The Entrance electorate in September 2013?

Answer— Fire stations in The Entrance electorate are staffed by a mixed roster of Permanent and Retained Firefighters. As at 30 September 2013, there was an establishment of 52 Permanent Firefighters and 35 Retained (on-call) Firefighters.


Fire & Rescue NSW is working with local communities to attract and retain Retained Firefighters across regional locations.

*5321 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—FIREFIGHTERS IN TERRIGAL—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

How many permanent firefighters and retained, on-call, firefighters were located in fire stations in the Terrigal electorate in September 2013?

Answer— Fire stations in the Terrigal electorate are staffed by a mixed roster of Permanent and Retained Firefighters. As at 30 September 2013, there was an establishment of 21 Permanent Firefighters and 34 Retained (on-call) Firefighters. Fire & Rescue NSW is working with local communities to attract and retain Retained Firefighters across regional locations.

*5322 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—FIREFIGHTERS IN GOSFORD—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

How many permanent firefighters and retained, on-call, firefighters were located in fire stations in the Gosford electorate in September 2013?

Answer— Fire stations in the Gosford electorate are staffed by a mixed roster of Permanent and Retained Firefighters. As at 30 September 2013, there was an establishment of 62 Permanent Firefighters and 39 Retained (on-call) Firefighters. Fire & Rescue NSW is working with local communities to attract and retain Retained Firefighters across regional locations.

*5323 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—FIREFIGHTERS IN HORNSBY—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

How many permanent firefighters and retained, on-call, firefighters were located in fire stations in the Hornsby electorate in September 2013?

Answer— As at 30 September 2013, there were 60 Permanent Firefighters in the Hornsby electorate.

*5324 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—FIREFIGHTERS IN MANLY—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

How many permanent firefighters and retained, on-call, firefighters were located in fire stations in the Manly electorate in September 2013?

Answer— As at 30 September 2013, there were 32 Permanent Firefighters in the Manly electorate.

*5325 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—POLICE DEATH AND DISABILITY SCHEME—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) How many police were discharged for hurt on duty for the periods: (a) 30 November 2011 30 June 2012?(b) 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?

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(c) 1 July 2013 to date?

(2)(a) How many of those officers were determined to be partially incapacitated as a result of

psychological injury?(b) Of the officers in question (2) (a), how many received income support for their injuries under

the Police Death and Disability Scheme that was in place immediately prior to the amendments introduced under the Police Amendment (Death and Disability) Bill 2011 in each of the following periods: (i) 30 November 2011 30 June 2012?(ii) 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?(iii) 1 July 2013 to date?

(c) Of the officers in question (2) (a), how many received income support for their injuries under the Police Death and Disability Scheme that was put in place as a result of the amendments introduced under the Police Amendment (Death and Disability) Bill 2011 for the following periods: (i) 30 November 2011 30 June 2012?(ii) 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?(iii) 1 July 2013 to date?

(3)(a) How many of those officers were determined to be wholly incapacitated by psychological

injury?(b) Of the officers in question (3) (a), how many received income support for their injuries under



(4)(a) How many of those officers were determined to be partially incapacitated as a result of physical




(5)


(a) How many of those officers were determined to be wholly incapacitated as a result of physical injury?

(b) Of the officers in question (5) (a), how many received income support for their injuries under the Police Death and Disability Scheme that was in place immediately prior to the amendments introduced under the Police Amendment (Death and Disability) Bill 2011 in each of the following periods: (i) 30 November 2011 30 June 2012?(ii) 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?(iii) 1 July 2013 to date?


(6)(a) How many of those officers were determined to be partially incapacitated as a result of both

psychological and physical injury?(b) Of the officers in question (6) (a), how many received income support for their injuries under



(7)(a) How many of those officers were determined to be wholly incapacitated as a result of both




Answer— The figures provided below for police exits include all police who were members of the Death and Disability scheme who had a last day of service between 30 November 2011 and 2 December 2013. It excludes police who were covered by the Police Superannuation Scheme. Income support is defined as a

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lump sum payment for partial or total incapacity, and⁄or a monthly payment for income protection payments made after discharge.(1)

(a) 23.(b) 462.(c) 60 as at 2 December 2013.

(2)(a) 454.(b)

(i) 17.(ii) 282.(iii) 0 as at 2 December 2013.

(c)(i) 0.(ii) 77.(iii) 39 as at 2 December 2013.

(3)(a) 22.(b)



(4)(a) 23.(b)



(5)(a) 1.(b)



(6)(a) 40.(b)

(i) 2.(ii) 29.


(iii) 0 as at 2 December 2013.(c)


(7)(a) 4.(b)



*5326 FINANCE AND SERVICES—POLICE DEATH AND DISABILITY SCHEME—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1) How many police were discharged for hurt on duty for the periods: (a) 30 November 2011 30 June 2012?(b) 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?(c) 1 July 2013 to date?

(2)(a) How many of those officers were determined to be partially incapacitated as a result of

psychological injury?(b) Of the officers in question (2) (a), how many received income support for their injuries under



(3)(a) How many of those officers were determined to be wholly incapacitated by psychological



(c) Of the officers in question (3) (a), how many received income support for their injuries under the Police Death and Disability Scheme that was put in place as a result of the amendments introduced under the Police Amendment (Death and Disability) Bill 2011 for the following periods:

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(i) 30 November 2011 30 June 2012?(ii) 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013?(iii) 1 July 2013 to date?

(4)(a) How many of those officers were determined to be partially incapacitated as a result of physical




(5)(a) How many of those officers were determined to be wholly incapacitated as a result of physical




(6)(a) How many of those officers were determined to be partially incapacitated as a result of both





(7)(a) How many of those officers were determined to be wholly incapacitated as a result of both




Answer— The Police Death and Disability Scheme does not fall within my portfolio responsibilities. I note the same question has also been asked of the appropriate Minister, the Hon Mike Gallacher MLC, Minister for Police and Emergency Services, and Minister for the Hunter.

*5327 ROADS AND PORTS—DRIVERS AGED 85 YEARS AND OVER IN COFFS HARBOUR—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—

(a) How many drivers were aged 85 years and over in the Coffs Harbour electorate in the 2012⁄13 financial year?

(b)(i) How many of these drivers undertook practical driving assessments?(ii) How many drivers successfully passed the assessment?

(c) How many of these drivers chose the option of a modified licence?

Answer— (a) 858(b)

(i) 244(ii) 232

(c) 66

*5328 ROADS AND PORTS—DRIVERS AGED 85 YEARS AND OVER IN WYONG—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—

(a) How many drivers were aged 85 years and over in the Wyong electorate in the 2012⁄13 financial year?




(i) 310(ii) 299

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(c) 55

*5329 ROADS AND PORTS—DRIVERS AGED 85 YEARS AND OVER IN THE ENTRANCE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—

(a) How many drivers were aged 85 years and over in The Entrance electorate in the 2012⁄13 financial year?




(i) 316(ii) 309

(c) 42

*5330 ROADS AND PORTS—DRIVERS AGED 85 YEARS AND OVER IN TERRIGAL—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—

(a) How many drivers were aged 85 years and over in the Terrigal electorate in the 2012⁄13 financial year?




(i) 362(ii) 358

(c) 77

*5331 ROADS AND PORTS—DRIVERS AGED 85 YEARS AND OVER IN GOSFORD—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—

(a) How many drivers were aged 85 years and over in the Gosford electorate in the 2012⁄13 financial year?



Answer— (a) 1093 (b)

(i) 376(ii) 368

(c) 68


*5332 ROADS AND PORTS—DRIVERS AGED 85 YEARS AND OVER IN HORNSBY—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—

(a) How many drivers were aged 85 years and over in the Hornsby electorate in the 2012⁄13 financial year?




(i) 157(ii) 152

(c) 44

*5333 ROADS AND PORTS—DRIVERS AGED 85 YEARS AND OVER IN MANLY—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—

(a) How many drivers were aged 85 years and over in the Manly electorate in the 2012⁄13 financial year?




(i) 253(ii) 246

(c) 50

*5334 FINANCE AND SERVICES—POLICE COMPENSATION CLAIMS—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1) How many police made workers' compensation claims in respect of partial incapacity as a result of psychological injury for the following periods: (a) 30 November 2011 30 June 2012?(b) 1 July 2012 30 June 2013?(c) 1 July 2013 to date?

(2) How many police made workers' compensation claims in respect of total incapacity as a result of psychological injury for the following periods: (a) 30 November 2011 30 June 2012?(b) 1 July 2012 30 June 2013?(c) 1 July 2013 to date?

(3) How many police made workers' compensation claims in respect of partial incapacity as a result of physical injury for the following periods: (a) 30 November 2011 30 June 2012?(b) 1 July 2012 30 June 2013?(c) 1 July 2013 to date?

(4) How many police made workers' compensation claims in respect of total incapacity as a result of

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physical injury for the following periods: (a) 30 November 2011 30 June 2012?(b) 1 July 2012 30 June 2013?(c) 1 July 2013 to date?

(5) How many police made workers' compensation claims in respect of partial incapacity as a result of a combination of psychological and physical injury for the following periods: (a) 30 November 2011 30 June 2012?(b) 1 July 2012 30 June 2013?(c) 1 July 2013 to date?

(6) How many police made workers' compensation claims in respect of total incapacity as a result of a combination of physical and psychological injury for the following periods: (a) 30 November 2011 30 June 2012?(b) 1 July 2012 30 June 2013?(c) 1 July 2013 to date?

Answer—

(1) and (2)This data based on the number of Reportable Claims, Date Claim Reported, Mechanism of Injury = Mental Stress receiving a payment for either Permanent Incapacity, Partial Incapacity or both Permanent and Partial incapacity

Mental Stress Claims . . . Period Date Claim Reported

30 November 2011 to 30 June 2012

1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013

1 July 2013 to 30 November 2013

No. of Mental Stress Claims Receiving a Permanent Incapacity Payment

81 112 50

No. of Mental Stress Claims Receiving a Partial Incapacity Payment

11 24 4

No. of Mental Stress Claims Receiving Both a Partial & Total Incapacity Payment

111 173 36

No. of Mental Stress Claims Not Receiving an Incapacity Payment

66 101 56

Total No. of Mental Stress Claims for the Period

269 410 146

(3) and (4)This data based on the number of Reportable Claims, Date Claim Reported, Mechanism of Injury ≠ Mental Stress receiving a payment for either Permanent Incapacity, Partial Incapacity or both Permanent and Partial incapacity

Non Mental Stress Claims . . . Period Date Claim Reported

30 November 2011 to 30 June 2012

1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013

1 July 2013 to 30 November 2013

No. of Non Mental Stress Claims Receiving a Permanent Incapacity Payment

524 470 165

No. of Non Mental Stress Claims Receiving a Partial Incapacity Payment

42 253 103

No. of Non Mental Stress Claims Receiving a Partial & Total Incapacity Payment

238 616 284


No. of Non Mental Stress Claims Not Receiving an Incapacity Payment

802 1144 456

Total No. of Non Mental Stress Claims for the Period

1602 2483 1008

(5) and (6)This data is not available as the claims reporting process focuses on the primary injury not the secondary injury.

*5335 ROADS AND PORTS—ROAD SAFETY INITIATIVES IN COFFS HARBOUR—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—

(1)(a) What was the allocation in the 2012⁄13 financial year for road safety related initiatives in the

Coffs Harbour electorate?(b) On which specific projects was this allocation expended?

(2)(a) What is the allocation in the 2013⁄14 financial year for road safety related initiatives in the Coffs

Harbour electorate?(b) On which specific projects is this allocation projected to be expended?

Answer— Please refer to the answer for LC 4834.

*5336 ROADS AND PORTS—ROAD SAFETY INITIATIVES IN WYONG—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—


Wyong electorate?(b) On which specific projects was this allocation expended?

(2)(a) What is the allocation in the 2013⁄14 financial year for road safety related initiatives in the

Wyong electorate?(b) On which specific projects is this allocation projected to be expended?


*5337 ROADS AND PORTS—ROAD SAFETY INITIATIVES IN THE ENTRANCE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—

(1)(a) What was the allocation in the 2012⁄13 financial year for road safety related initiatives in The

Entrance electorate?(b) On which specific projects was this allocation expended?

(2)(a) What is the allocation in the 2013⁄14 financial year for road safety related initiatives in The

Entrance electorate?(b) On which specific projects is this allocation projected to be expended?


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*5338 ROADS AND PORTS—ROAD SAFETY INITIATIVES IN TERRIGAL—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—


Terrigal electorate?(b) On which specific projects was this allocation expended?


Terrigal electorate?(b) On which specific projects is this allocation projected to be expended?


*5339 ROADS AND PORTS—ROAD SAFETY INITIATIVES IN GOSFORD—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—


Gosford electorate?(b) On which specific projects was this allocation expended?


Gosford electorate?(b) On which specific projects is this allocation projected to be expended?


*5340 ROADS AND PORTS—ROAD SAFETY INITIATIVES IN HORNSBY—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—


Hornsby electorate?(b) On which specific projects was this allocation expended?


Hornsby electorate?(b) On which specific projects is this allocation projected to be expended?


*5341 ROADS AND PORTS—ROAD SAFETY INITIATIVES IN MANLY—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—


Manly electorate?(b) On which specific projects was this allocation expended?



Manly electorate?(b) On which specific projects is this allocation projected to be expended?


*5342 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—POLICE COMPENSATION CLAIMS—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) How many police made workers' compensation claims in respect of partial incapacity solely as a result of psychological injury for the following periods: (a) 30 November 2011 30 June 2012?(b) 1 July 2012 30 June 2013?(c) 1 July 2013 to date?

(2) How many police made workers' compensation claims in respect of total incapacity solely as a result of psychological injury for the following periods: (a) 30 November 2011 30 June 2012?(b) 1 July 2012 30 June 2013?(c) 1 July 2013 to date?

(3) How many police made workers' compensation claims in respect of partial incapacity solely as a result of physical injury for the following periods: (a) 30 November 2011 30 June 2012?(b) 1 July 2012 30 June 2013?(c) 1 July 2013 to date?

(4) How many police made workers' compensation claims in respect of total incapacity solely as a result of physical injury for the following periods: (a) 30 November 2011 30 June 2012?(b) 1 July 2012 30 June 2013?(c) 1 July 2013 to date?

(5) How many police made workers' compensation claims in respect of partial incapacity as a result of a combination of psychological and physical injury for the following periods: (a) 30 November 2011 30 June 2012?(b) 1 July 2012 30 June 2013?(c) 1 July 2013 to date?

(6) How many police made workers' compensation claims in respect of total incapacity as a result of a combination of physical and psychological injury for the following periods: (a) 30 November 2011 30 June 2012?(b) 1 July 2012 30 June 2013?(c) 1 July 2013 to date?

Answer— I refer the Member to the answer to question 5334, which was appropriately directed to the Minister for Finance and Services.

*5343 FINANCE AND SERVICES—SCHOOL ZONES PARKING OFFENCES IN WYONG—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(a) What was the total number of parking offences in school zones in the Wyong electorate in the 2012⁄13 financial year?

(b) What were the most frequent offences?

Answer—

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The Office of State Revenue does not report on fines by electorate.

*5344 ATTORNEY GENERAL—COURT INFORMATION ACT 2010—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

(1) What is the current progress of the implementation of the Court Information Act 2010?(2) When is the Court of Information Act 2010 expected to be proclaimed?(3) What delays has the Department of Attorney General and Justice experienced in implementing the

act?

Answer— (1) The Act has not commenced, and the Department of Attorney General and Justice (DAGJ) is

currently advising me on options in relation to it. These options include amending the Act to address a range of practical concerns that have been identified.

(2) Action is expected to be taken in relation to the Act in 2014.(3) DAGJ convened an Advisory Group to assist in implementing the Act, including in developing the

necessary court rules, the regulation, and practices and procedures. The Advisory Group identified a number of concerns with the Act, and DAGJ has developed a package of proposed reforms to address them. A range of options has been identified in relation to the Act, and the Department is advising me in relation to these.

*5345 FINANCE AND SERVICES—SCHOOL ZONES PARKING OFFENCES IN COFFS HARBOUR—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(a) What was the total number of parking offences in school zones in the Coffs Harbour electorate in the 2012⁄13 financial year?


Answer— Refer to response to Question on Notice No. 5343.

*5346 FINANCE AND SERVICES—SCHOOL ZONES PARKING OFFENCES IN THE ENTRANCE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(a) What was the total number of parking offences in school zones in The Entrance electorate in the 2012⁄13 financial year?



*5347 FINANCE AND SERVICES—SCHOOL ZONES PARKING OFFENCES IN TERRIGAL—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(a) What was the total number of parking offences in school zones in the Terrigal electorate in the 2012⁄13 financial year?



*5348 FINANCE AND SERVICES—SCHOOL ZONES PARKING OFFENCES IN GOSFORD—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(a) What was the total number of parking offences in school zones in the Gosford electorate in the 2012⁄13 financial year?




*5349 FINANCE AND SERVICES—SCHOOL ZONES PARKING OFFENCES IN HORNSBY—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(a) What was the total number of parking offences in school zones in the Hornsby electorate in the 2012⁄13 financial year?



*5350 FINANCE AND SERVICES—SCHOOL ZONES PARKING OFFENCES IN MANLY—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(a) What was the total number of parking offences in school zones in the Manly electorate in the 2012⁄13 financial year?



*5351 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—BREATH TESTING IN COFFS HARBOUR—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) How many breath tests were conducted in the Coffs Harbour electorate over the following double demerit periods in 2013: (a) Queen's Birthday?(b) Labour Day?

Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me that breath testing data is recorded according to Local Area Command and not by electorate. The figures below have therefore been provided in relation to the Coffs⁄Clarence Local Area Command.The Queen's Birthday double demerit period was 7-10 June 2013. The Labour Day double demerit period was 4-7 October 2013.(1)

(a) 1,096.(b) 2,073.

*5352 ATTORNEY GENERAL, JUSTICE—YOUNG PEOPLE AND GRAFFITI OFFENCES—Mr Shoebridge asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

(1)(a) In the 2012-13 financial year, how many young people were dealt with by police for graffiti

offences? (b) Of these, how many received a warning? (c) How many received a caution? (d) How many were referred to a Youth Justice Conference? (e) How many received a Court Attendance Notice?

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(f) How many were dealt with through other responses, and what were these?

(2) Of those in question (1) who received a Court Attendance Notice: (a) How many received a warning?(b) How many received a caution?(c) How many were referred to a Youth Justice Conference?(d) How many had another outcome?


offences?(b) Of these, how many received a warning?(c) How many received a caution?(d) How many were referred to a Youth Justice Conference?(e) How many received a Court Attendance Notice?(f) How many were dealt with through other responses, and what were these?



offences?(b) Of these, how many received a warning?(c) How many received a caution?(d) How many were referred to a Youth Justice Conference?(e) How many received a Court Attendance Notice?(f) How many were dealt with through other responses, and what were these?


Answer— The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) holds police recorded crime data.

*5353 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—BREATH TESTING IN WYONG—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) How many breath tests were conducted in the Wyong electorate over the following double demerit periods in 2013: (a) Queen's Birthday?(b) Labour Day?

Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me that breath testing data is recorded according to Local Area Command and not by electorate. The figures below have therefore been provided in relation to the Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command.The Queen's Birthday double demerit period was 7-10 June 2013. The Labour Day double demerit period was 4-7 October 2013.


(1)(a) 1,213.(b) 479.

*5354 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—BREATH TESTING IN THE ENTRANCE—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) How many breath tests were conducted in The Entrance electorate over the following double demerit periods in 2013: (a) Queen's Birthday?(b) Labour Day?

Answer— I refer the Member to my response to Written Question No. 5353.

*5355 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—BREATH TESTING IN TERRIGAL—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) How many breath tests were conducted in the Terrigal electorate over the following double demerit periods in 2013: (a) Queen's Birthday?(b) Labour Day?

Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me that breath testing data is recorded according to Local Area Command and not by electorate. The figures below have therefore been provided in relation to the Brisbane Water Local Area Command. The Queen's Birthday double demerit period was 7-10 June 2013. The Labour Day double demerit period was 4-7 October 2013.(1)

(a) 756. (b) 788.

*5356 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—BREATH TESTING IN GOSFORD—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) How many breath tests were conducted in the Gosford electorate over the following double demerit periods in 2013: (a) Queen's Birthday?(b) Labour Day?

Answer— I refer the Member to my response to Written Question No. 5355.

*5357 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—BREATH TESTING IN HORNSBY—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) How many breath tests were conducted in the Hornsby over the following double demerit periods in 2013: (a) Queen's Birthday?(b) Labour Day?

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Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me that breath testing data is recorded according to Local Area Command and not by electorate. The figures below have therefore been provided in relation to the Kuring-Gai Local Area Command. The Queen's Birthday double demerit period was 7-10 June 2013. The Labour Day double demerit period was 4-7 October 2013.(1)

(a) 2,856.(b) 2,018.

*5358 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—BREATH TESTING IN MANLY—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) How many breath tests were conducted in the Manly over the following double demerit periods in 2013: (a) Queen's Birthday?(b) Labour Day?

Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me that breath testing data is recorded according to Local Area Command and not by electorate. The figures below have therefore been provided in relation to the Manly Local Area Command. The Queen's Birthday double demerit period was 7-10 June 2013. The Labour Day double demerit period was 4-7 October 2013. It should be noted that due to the inclusion of data from the Northern Beaches Highway Patrol, which services both the Northern Beaches and Manly Local Area Commands, these figures may include some random breath tests conducted in the Northern Beaches Local Area Command.(1)

(a) 1,985.(b) 1,552.

*5359 FINANCE AND SERVICES—SYDNEY WATER JOBS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

At Budget Estimates in August 2013, in response to written questions, the Government released data showing that 459 positions have been "abolished, made redundant or outsourced since April 2011" at Sydney Water. What is the figure as of November 27 2013? Please provide a breakdown by division?

Answer— Division July 13 - Nov 13 April 11 – Nov 13 Corporate Services . 1 Information & Technology 1 21 Customer Services . 35 Finance & Corporate Services 20 27 People, Leadership & Culture 10 30 Liveable Cities . 82 Business, Strategy & Resilience 2 35 Infrastructure Delivery . 42 Office of the MD . 1 Service Delivery 14 235 Total 47 509

Staff numbers 2008‒09 to 2013‒14


• 2008‒09 – Staff numbers were 3154 and reduced by 3.3 per cent due to natural attrition. 89 staff took voluntary redundancy and 11 were on the redeployment program.

• 2009‒10 – Staff number reduced by 149 to 3005. 3.5 per cent of staff left due to natural attrition. 80 staff took voluntary redundancies and 19 staff were on the redeployment program.

• 2010‒11 – Staff numbers reduced by 35 to 2970. 3.3 per cent of staff left due to natural attrition. 50 staff took voluntary redundancy and 17 staff were on the redeployment program.

• 2011‒12 ‒ Staff numbers reduced by 194 to 2776. 3.5 per cent of staff left due to natural attrition. 163 staff took voluntary redundancy and 71 staff were on the redeployment program.

• 2012‒13 - Staff numbers reduced by 95 to 2681. 4.6 per cent of staff left due to natural attrition. 242 staff took voluntary redundancy and 41 staff were on the redeployment program.

• 2013‒14 (to date) - Staff numbers reduced by 182 to 2499. 3.6 per cent of staff left due to natural attrition. 13 staff have taken voluntary redundancy, and these include the mechanical and electrical staff that have been transferred to Thiess. 13 staff are on the redeployment program.

Staff numbers from 1995 to 2011Under the Labor Government, between 1995 and 2011, full time equivalent staff reduced from 5,965 to 3,005 – a reduction of 2,960 or 50%.

*5360 FINANCE AND SERVICES—HUNTER WATER JOBS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

At Budget Estimates in August 2013, in response to written questions, the Government released data showing that 61 positions have been "abolished, made redundant or outsourced since April 2011" at Hunter Water. What is the figure as of November 27 2013? Please provide a breakdown by division?

Answer— Since April 2011, *15 positions have been abolished via voluntary redundancy. All positions were managerial, therefore had no effect on frontline services. During the same period, 15 frontline positions have been created. Customer Service - 0 positions abolished Finance - 2 positions abolished Information Services - 4 positions abolished Planning and Operations - 3 positions abolished Public Affairs - 2 positions abolished Shared Services - 4 positions abolished * The previously advised figure of 61 positions included a large number of staff whose position title changed due to a restructure, promotion, internal transfer or secondment. That is, a staff member's position changed but they remained an employee of Hunter Water.

*5361 FINANCE AND SERVICES—CENTRAL COAST WATER CORPORATION BOARD MEETINGS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1) On what date was the Central Coast Water Corporation established?(2)

(a) How many meetings of its Board have occurred since that date?(b) What are the dates of those meetings?(c) How many board members attended those meetings?(d) Which board members attended those meetings?

(3)(a) What is annual remuneration for the chairperson of the Central Coast Water Corporation?(b) What is the annual remuneration for a board member?

Answer— This question should be re-directed to the Hon Katrina Hodgkinson MP, Minister for Primary Industries.

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*5362 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—CENTRAL COAST WATER CORPORATION BOARD MEETINGS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1) On what date was the Central Coast Water Corporation established?(2)

(a) How many meetings of its Board have occurred since that date?(b) What are the dates of those meetings?(c) How many board members attended those meetings?(d) Which board members attended those meetings?

(3)(a) What is annual remuneration for the chairperson of the Central Coast Water Corporation?(b) What is the annual remuneration for a board member?

Answer— (1) 25 February 2011

(a) 18 up to 30 November 2013.(b) to (d)

(b) Board Meeting Date (c) Number of Board member attendees

(d) Names of Board meeting attendees

9 December 2011 4 of 5 John Read Margaret Haseltine Peter Wilson Michael Whittaker

9 February 2012 4 of 5 John Read Margaret Haseltine Abigail Goldberg Peter Wilson Greg McDonald - (observer for Wyong Shire Council)

15 March 2012 5 of 5 John Read Margaret Haseltine Abigail Goldberg Michael Whittaker Peter Wilson

12 April 2012 5 of 5 John Read Margaret Haseltine Abigail Goldberg Michael Whittaker Peter Wilson

17 May 2012 4 of 5 John Read Margaret Haseltine Abigail Goldberg Michael Whittaker Stephen Glen - (observer for Gosford City Council)

14 June 2012 5 of 5 John Read Margaret Haseltine Abigail Goldberg Michael Whittaker Peter Wilson

27 July 2012 4 of 5 John Read Margaret Haseltine Abigail Goldberg Michael Whittaker Stephen Glen (observer for Gosford City Council)

30 August 2012 4 of 5 John Read Margaret Haseltine Abigail Goldberg Michael Whittaker Stephen Glen (observer for Gosford City Council)

13 September 2012 4 of 5 John Read Margaret Haseltine Abigail Goldberg Michael Whittaker Stephen Glen (observer for Gosford City Council)

11 October 2012 5 of 5 John Read Margaret Haseltine Abigail Goldberg Michael Whittaker Stephen Glen

22 November 2012 4 of 5 John Read Margaret Haseltine Michael Whittaker Stephen Glen

13 December 2012 4 of 5 John Read Margaret Haseltine Michael Whittaker Stephen Glen


14 February 2013 5 of 5 John Read Margaret Haseltine Abigail Goldberg Michael Whittaker Paul Anderson

11 April 2013 5 of 5 John Read Margaret Haseltine Abigail Goldberg Michael Whittaker Paul Anderson

13 June 2013 5 of 5 John Read Margaret Haseltine Abigail Goldberg Michael Whittaker Paul Anderson

12 September 2013 5 of 5 John Read Margaret Haseltine Abigail Goldberg Michael Whittaker Paul Anderson

10 October 2013 5 of 5 John Read Margaret Haseltine Abigail Goldberg Greg McDonald Paul Anderson

14 November 2013 4 of 5 John Read Margaret Haseltine Abigail Goldberg Michael Whittaker

(2)(a) The Corporation's Board comprises four directors and the Chairperson. Mr John Read is the

Corporation's Chairperson and receives annual remuneration of $45,000.(b) Two of the four Directors are either councillors or employees of Gosford City Council and

Wyong Shire Council and do not receive remuneration. The other two Directors are not councillors or council employees and receive $30,000 annual remuneration each.

*5363 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—SYDNEY CATCHMENT AUTHORITY STAFFING LEVELS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1)(a) As of 27 November 2013 how many people are employed at the Sydney Catchment Authority?

Please provide a breakdown of those jobs by division or category.(b) How many of those were Senior Executive Services (SES) positions?

(2)(a) As of 1 January 2013 how many people were employed at the Sydney Catchment Authority?

Please provide a breakdown of those jobs by division or category.(b) How many of those were SES positions?

(3)(a) As of 1 January 2012 how many people were employed at the Sydney Catchment Authority?


(4)(a) As of 1 April 2011 how many people were employed at the Sydney Catchment Authority?


Answer— (1)

(a) As of 27 November 2013 there were 267.85 (full time equivalent, not including agency hire) in the following groups: Governance and Secretariat: 32.35 Assets and Major Projects:

(b) 52.6 Finance and Business Services: 49.4 Catchments: 59.8 Water: 59.7 People and culture: 14 (includes 6 cadets)

(c) 1 Chief Executive and 6 SES equivalent positions

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(a) As of 1 January 2013 there were 254.96 (full time equivalent, not including agency hire) in the following groups: Governance and Secretariat: 14.2 Assets and Major Projects: 51 Finance and Business Services: 41.8 Corporate Development: 68.56 Operations: 79.4

(b) 1 Chief Executive and 6 SES equivalent positions

(3)(a) As of 1 January 2012 there were 254.1 (full time equivalent, not including agency hire) in the

following groups: Governance and Secretariat: 14 Assets and Major Projects: 49 Finance and Business Services: 37 Corporate Development: 75.05 Operations: 79.05


(4)(a) As of April 2011 there were 247 (full time equivalent, not including agency hire) in the

following groups: Governance and Secretariat: 24.4 Assets and Major Projects: 49.2 Finance and Business Services: 43.6 Corporate Development: 58.15 Operations: 71.65


*5364 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—SYDNEY CATCHMENT AUTHORITY CONTRACTORS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1)(a) As of 27 November 2013 how many people are employed at the Sydney Catchment Authority

as contractors? Please provide a breakdown of those jobs by division or category.(b) What is the total cost of those contractors?

(2)(a) As of 1 January 2013 how many people were employed at the Sydney Catchment Authority as

contractors? Please provide a breakdown of those jobs by division or category.(b) What was the total cost of those contractors?

(3)(a) As of 1 January 2012 how many people were employed at the Sydney Catchment Authority as

contractors? Please provide a breakdown of those jobs by division or category.(b) What was the total cost of those contractors?

(4)(a) As of 1 April 2011 how many people were employed at the Sydney Catchment Authority as

contactors? Please provide a breakdown of those jobs by division or category.(b) What was the total cost of those contractors?

Answer— (1)

(a) 5.4 full time equivalent positions (FTE) employed as contractors as of 27 November 2013, occupying approved established positions in the SCA structure in the following Groups: Assets and Major Projects 0.4 Finance and Business Services 3 Water 2

(b) As no time period is specified, the total cost of contractors cannot be calculated.

(2)(a) 6 FTE employed as contractors as of 1 January 2013, occupying approved established positions

in the SCA structure in the following Groups: Assets and Major Projects 1 Finance and Business Services 3 Operations 1 Corporate Development 1


(3)(a) 10 FTE employed as contractors as of 1 January 2012, occupying approved established

positions in the SCA structure in the following Groups: Assets and Major Projects 3 Finance and Business Services 6 Corporate Development 1



(4)(a) 10.4 FTE employed as contractors as of 1 April 2011, occupying approved established positions

in the SCA structure in the following Groups: Assets and Major Projects 4 Finance and Business Services 5 Corporate Development 1.4


*5365 FINANCE AND SERVICES—TRANS PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP IMPACTS—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1)(a) Has the Minister for Finances and Services or the Department for Finance and Services been

provided with any information by the federal government on the progress of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement?

(b) If so, on which date or dates was the information provided?

(2) Has the Minister or the Department analysed or caused to be analysed the impacts on the Government in terms of: (a) Regulatory activities?(b) State-owned corporations?(c) Other state business activities?(d) The provision of services?(e) The development of infrastructure?(f) The ownership of infrastructure?

(3) What are the impacts that the Transpacific Partnership Agreement at its current state of negotiations might have on the Government or its agencies?

Answer— The Commonwealth Government has provided information on a regular basis to the NSW Government regarding the progress of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement negotiations. All information has been provided on a confidential basis.

*5366 PREMIER—TRANS PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP IMPACTS—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, and Minister for Western Sydney—

(1)(a) Has the Premier or the Department of Premier and Cabinet been provided with any information

by the federal government on the progress of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement?(b) If so, on which date or dates was the information provided?

(2) Has the Premier or the Department analysed or caused to be analysed the impacts on the Government in terms of: (a) Regulatory activities?(b) State-owned corporations?(c) Other state business activities?(d) The provision of services?(e) The development of infrastructure?(f) The ownership of infrastructure?


Answer—

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The Commonwealth Government has provided information on a regular basis to the NSW Government regarding the progress of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement negotiations. All information has been provided on a confidential basis.

*5367 TREASURER—TRANS PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP IMPACTS—Dr Kaye asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations—

(1)(a) Has the Treasurer or Treasury been provided with any information by the federal government on

the progress of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement?(b) If so, on which date or dates was the information provided?

(2) Has the Treasurer or Treasury analysed or caused to be analysed the impacts on the Government in terms of: (a) Regulatory activities?(b) State-owned corporations?(c) Other state business activities?(d) The provision of services?(e) The development of infrastructure?(f) The ownership of infrastructure?


Answer— (1) to (3) The Commonwealth Government has provided information on a regular basis to the NSW

Government regarding the progress of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement negotiations. All information has been provided on a confidential basis.

*5368 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—BLUE MOUNTAINS RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY BUSHFIRES—Ms Westwood asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1)(a) Will all residents affected by last month's bushfires in the Blue Mountains, including those who

have suffered partial damage to their homes, be given assistance with the removal of debris and asbestos?

(b) If not: (i) How is the Government determining which residents are eligible for assistance?(ii) What role is the Treasury playing in determining this?

Answer— Significant assistance has been made available to help with the clean-up works and has had a particular focus on disposing of asbestos contaminated material. On 31 October 2013 the NSW and Commonwealth Governments approved $1.4 million for urgent work to 'make safe' homes containing asbestos on bush fire affected residential properties. Following this make safe phase, the clean-up phase is now well underway. The NSW Government is working with insurers to have clean-up and disposal work progress as effectively and efficiently as possible. The NSW and Australian Governments have offered insurers an arrangement under which Government will meet the costs of bush fire debris clean up and disposal from destroyed properties, to ensure the full sum insured value can be put toward future rebuilding costs. For those who have lost their homes but are not insured, NRMA will conduct the clean-up works as part of its contract with the Minister for Finance. As at 19 December 2013, 135 destroyed home sites had been cleaned up, with 145 expected to be cleaned up by Christmas, based on information from the insurers.


For a partially damaged home, asbestos removal and related clean-up costs should generally be covered by the insurance policy. In the case of an uninsured, partially damaged property, the asbestos clean-up will be funded by the Goverment. NSW Public Works, under the direction of the Minister for Finance and in consultation with the Ministry for Police and Emergency Services, is overseeing the insurance contracts and coordination of all clean-up and disposal works, the latter including those properties underwritten by Suncorp. NSW Public Works will also act as arbitrator where any disputes arise. The Government has also released funding to the Council to permit the clean-up of fire related debris (both 'green waste' and other fire damaged debris).

*5369 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—BYRON BAY LIQUOR RESTRICTIONS—Ms Barham asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, and Minister for the Arts—

Given that the trial of voluntary restrictions to trading conditions has failed to reduce the problems associated with alcohol related violence in Byron Bay, and with 2012⁄13 crime statistics showing that the rates of non-domestic assaults and sexual assaults are both more than 15 times higher than the state average, will the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing support the call by Byron Shire Council, the Last Drinks at 12 group and Byron Bay Police for the urgent implementation of a Precinct Liquor Accord?

Answer— The trial of voluntary terms in Byron Bay has led to positive results. Over the six month trial period the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (OLGR) has:

• Conducted 106 inspections over 9 deployments • Identified 76 liquor licence breaches • Exercised section 54 of the Liquor Act 2007 to impose licence conditions• Successfully prosecuted two liquor licence matters • Issued 7 written directions to six licensed venues in Byron Bay to restrict liquor activities that are

likely to encourage the misuse or abuse of alcohol. According to data published by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, there has been a 25% decrease in the total number of on-premises alcohol-related violent incidents for Byron Bay from January – June 2012, compared with the same period in 2012. OLGR conducts regular compliance operations in Byron Bay and is considering further targeted regulatory action where necessary.

*5370 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—COMMERCIAL FISHING REFORM SHARE LINKAGE PROCESS—Mr Whan asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1) As part of the commercial fisheries reform process fisheries in New South Wales Share Linkage working groups are considering recommendations about how to proceed. For each working group: (a) What date is the second meeting projected to occur?(b) What analysis has each share linkage working group received of the proposed models outlined

at meeting one?(c) Have participants been provided with analysis of how current arrangements would transfer into

the proposed options?(d) Who has undertaken that research?

(2) Will there be any requirement imposed for there to be a common system of share management across similar types of fisheries?

(3) What further input will industry participants have through the Share Linkage working groups about which model will be adopted?

(4)

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(a) Is the Department of Primary Industries or the Minister of Primary Industries considering proposals for any of the fisheries that would see shares translated into a specific number of days a fishing business is allowed to fish?

(b) How would this fairly account for the very different results and catch likely on differing days?

(5) How will the models eventually adopted provide for a direct link to catch history in the allocation of the new share?

(6)(a) In what way is catch history being verified for individual fishing businesses?(b) What mechanisms are available for independent resolution of disputes over catch history?

(7) In relation to the "peak body for New South Wales commercial fishers" as referred to in the Minister's media release of 31 May 2013: (a) What organisation has the Government recognised as the "peak body for New South Wales

commercial fishers"?(b) What was the basis of the Government's decision to recognise that particular organisation?(c) In what way is the "peak body" officially included in consultation on commercial fishing

reform?(d) How many commercial fishers are members of this organisation?(e) What percentage of commercial fishers does this represent?(f) What mechanism has the Government put in place to ensure that fishers who are not members

of the "peak body" are still able to have input into the process of reform of commercial fishing?

Answer— (1)

(a) There are nine separate Share Linkage Working Groups and the meeting dates have varied, with the first occurring on 13 November 2013 and the final one for 2013 occurring on 12 & 13 December 2013.

(b) An options paper has been prepared for each Working Group which models the options identified during the first meeting of each working group and outlines a series of points for further discussion and advice.

(c) The options papers include a series of issues and questions relating to how each of the options could work

(d) NSW DPI fisheries managers prepared the options papers using the data supplied by commercial fishers on their catch and effort log books.

(2) No.(3) All shareholders can submit ideas to the Working Groups using a standard template which can be

downloaded from NSW DPI's website.(4)

(a) DPI, and the Minister for Primary Industries, will consider all options put forward by the Working Group. No 'proposals' are being lodged.

(b) n⁄a

(5) Given the diverse nature of NSW's commercial fisheries linking of shares to catch is a practical option in a limited number of cases. The impact this has on allocations will be considered on a case by case basis.

(6)(a) Catch history is not being verified at this time.(b) n⁄a

(7)(a) No organisation is currently recognised as the industry "peak body". The media release makes

reference to the aim of developing a future peak industry body for NSW commercial fisheries.(b) N⁄A(c) N⁄A


(d) N⁄A(e) N⁄A(f) Share Linkage Working Groups have been set up to help NSW DPI shortlist linkage options

which will be sent to every commercial fishing shareholder in NSW for their comment and input.

30 JANUARY 2014(Paper No. 185)

5371 ROADS AND PORTS—EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

(1) Who is the current provider of the Employee Assistance Program within Roads and Maritime Services?

(2) How long have they been the provider?(3)

(a) Has there ever been any review of the provider's performance?(b) If so, when was the last review conducted?

(4) Has there been any consultation with employees about their satisfaction with the current provider?

5372 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) Who is the current provider of the Employee Assistance Program within NSW Fire and Rescue?(2) How long have they been the provider?(3)




(1) Who is the current provider of the Employee Assistance Program within the State Emergency Service?





(1) Who is the current provider of the Employee Assistance Program within the NSW Police Force?(2) How long have they been the provider?(3)


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5375 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—DORMANT LICENCES—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for the Hunter—

(1)(a) Do the new liquor laws include dormant licences within the liquor freeze area or may existing

dormant licences be revived at any stage?(b) How many dormant licences are currently within the liquor freeze area?

5376 TRADE AND INVESTMENT—FORMER CRONULLA FISHERIES RESEARCH CENTRE—Mr Whan to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services—

(1) How much is the former Cronulla Fisheries Research centre site currently costing to maintain?(2)

(a) Who is currently utilizing the site?(b) What have been the formal arrangements for that use?

5377 ENVIRONMENT—AERIAL BAITING—Mr Whan to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

(1) On what dates did aerial baiting for wild dogs take place in Kosciuszko National Park during the following calendar years: (a) 2011?(b) 2012?(c) 2013?

(2) How many baits were laid on each occasion during the following calendar years: (a) 2011?(b) 2012?(c) 2013?

(3) In what areas were the baits laid during the following calendar years: (a) 2011?(b) 2012?(c) 2013?

5378 HEALTH—QUEANBEYAN HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT—Mr Whan to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

(1) For the period from 1 July 2013 to date: (a) How many shifts at Queanbeyan Hospital Emergency Department have not had a doctor on

duty?(b) How many shifts has there also not been a doctor available on call?(c) On which dates during this same period did this occur?

(2)(a) How many days or shifts since 1 July 2013 has the Queanbeyan Hospital Emergency

Department instituted Critical Operational Standard procedures (COSOPS)?(b) On what dates did this occur?(c) On how many occasions was the COSOPS status the result of a doctor not being available?


(d) On how many occasions was it the result of shortage of a nursing staff?

(3)(a) As of January 2014 how many vacant nursing positions are there at Queanbeyan Hospital?(b) What is the breakdown of vacancies?

5379 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—LAST DRINKS APPLICATION AND ENFORCEMENT—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for the Hunter—

(1) How will the Government enforce that the 3am last drinks policy?(2) Will stockpiling of drinks by patrons be permitted in licenced venues affected by the 3am end of

alcohol sales?

5380 HEALTH—QUEANBEYAN HOSPITAL AND SOUTHERN AREA HEALTH MANAGEMENT—Mr Whan to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

(1)(a) Is the Minister for Health aware of a dispute between specialists at the Queanbeyan Hospital

and Southern Area health management regarding a move from contracts based on the Rural Doctors Settlement Package?

(b) Is the Minister aware of Specialists' claims that changes to their contracts will result in a significant reduction in remuneration?

(2)(a) Is it the case that there are no Resident doctors in Queanbeyan Hospital other than in the

Emergency Department?(b) Is it the case that specialists including those who have previously been remunerated under the

rural doctors package are called in when required?

(3)(a) How many specialist doctors have had their contracts changed, either when due for renewal or

otherwise?(b) How many individuals have withdrawn their service or changed their availability since this has

occurred?

(4)(a) Has any surgery been cancelled as a result of specialists withdrawing their services?(b) How many lists and how many patients have been affected?

(5) Have any patients been transferred to Canberra for surgery as a result of the unavailability of one of the specialists affected by the changed contracts?

(6)(a) Under the Ministry policy is recognition given to the special circumstances of Queanbeyan as a

hospital operating across the New South Wales border from Canberra?(b) What is the definition of a resident specialist?

(7) For each month since July 2013 how much has been expended on the employment of locum gynaecologists, specialist or general surgeons at the Queanbeyan Hospital?

5381 EDUCATION—DEPARTMENT CUTS AND MAINTENANCE OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT TO SCHOOLS—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

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(1) If it is intended that Educational Services Teams provide direct professional support to schools, what expertise do these teams have in supporting schools implementing multicultural, antiracism and English as a Second Language (ESL) education?

(2) What positions in the Educational Services Team are responsible for providing advice and support to schools in ESL education?

(3) In 2013, a wide range of ESL professional learning was provided to hundreds of ESL teachers. How will this level and quality of professional learning be sustained without the specialist team of regional consultants?

5382 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—HARNESS RACING—Ms Voltz to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for the Hunter—

Are any feasibility studies being undertaken into the future of harness racing at Bankstown Paceway?

5383 SPORT AND RECREATION—COMBAT SPORT PROFESSIONAL PERMITS—Ms Voltz to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Sport and Recreation—

(1) Was a professional permit issued for Jason Lapin's Promotion Rush 3 held on 19 March 2011 at the Club Pace Way Penrith?

(2) Was an amateur permit issued for Jason Lapin's Promotion Rush 3 held on 19 March 2011 at the Club Pace Way Penrith?

(3) Was a professional permit issued for the Tema Tehuna World Kick Boxing Federation event on Friday 4 2011 June at Parramatta Leagues Club?

(4) Was a professional permit issued for EFG Promotions for an event on Saturday 15 July 2011 at Penrith RSL?

5384 EDUCATION—ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE EDUCATION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) Given the Department of Education and Communities' commitment to maintaining its support for English as a Second Language (ESL) planning in all relevant areas and operations, including the development and implementation of reforms, what specific ESL strategies are contained in its key planning documents: the 5 Year Strategic Plan; Early Action for Success; the NSW Literacy and Numeracy Action Plan; the Strategic Human Resources Plan and Great Teaching, Inspired Learning: a Blueprint for Action?

(2) How will the Department ensure that ESL planning is included in such system planning documents in the future?

5385 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES—EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

(1) Who is the current provider of the Employee Assistance Program within the Department of Family and Community Services?




5386 TRANSPORT—DIAMOND COMMUNICATION SERVICES—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—


(1) Has the Director of Diamond Communication Services been employed by Transport for NSW, Sydney Trains, NSW Trains, Railcorp or the State Transit Authority of New South Wales (STA)?

(2) If so: (a) In what capacity?(b) For what period of time?(c) How much has she been paid?

(3) Has Diamond Communication Services been engaged by Transport for NSW, Sydney Trains, NSW Trains, Railcorp or the STA?

(4) If so: (a) In what capacity?(b) For what period of time?(c) How much has Diamond Communication Services been paid?

(5) Did this engagement go through a tender process?(6) Has Symbol Strategic Communications been engaged by Transport for NSW, Sydney Trains, NSW

Trains, Railcorp or the STA?(7) If so:

(a) In what capacity?(b) For what period of time?(c) How much has Symbol Strategic Communications been paid?

(8) Did this engagement go through a tender process?

5387 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—APPROVAL AND AUTHORISATION FOR SALES OF FORESTRY CORP LAND—Mr Shoebridge to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1)(a) As indicated by the Minister for Roads and Ports on the 21 November 2013, who issued the

approval to sell a portion of the Mogo State Forest to Forestry Corp?(b) By what legal instrument was the approval authorised?

(2) Are there any other legal instruments that exist that can authorise the sale of Forestry Corporation assets, including land on which native forest stands?

5388 TRADE AND INVESTMENT—EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services—

(1) Who is the current provider of the Employee Assistance Program within the Department of Trade and Investment?




5389 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—MONITORING OF THREATENED SPECIES BY FORESTRY CORPORATION STAFF—Mr Shoebridge to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1) What monitoring processes do logging contractors or Forestry Corporation staff undertake into wildlife sighted during logging operations?

(2) What happens to any data collected from this monitoring process?(3) Is this data available to the public?

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5390 FINANCE AND SERVICES—PAYROLL TAX REBATE SCHEME—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1) How many employers have received assistance under the Payroll Tax Rebate Scheme (Disability Employment) Act 2011 since it commenced?

(2) How many individual employees have received assistance under the Payroll Tax Rebate Scheme (Disability Employment) Act 2011 since it commenced?

(3) What is the average hours worked by an individual employed using assistance under the Payroll Tax Rebate Scheme (Disability Employment) Act 2011 since it commenced?

(4) How many employers have had more than one employee assisted under the Payroll Tax Rebate Scheme (Disability Employment) Act 2011 since it commenced?

(5) How many employers have applied for assistance under the Payroll Tax Rebate Scheme (Disability Employment) Act 2011 and were denied because they did not meet the eligibility criteria, since it commenced?

5391 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—FORESTRY CORPORATION BUDGET—Mr Shoebridge to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1) What was the total budget within the Forestry Corporation for all activities relating to education, public relations and advertising in the following financial years: (a) 2009⁄10?(b) 2010⁄11?(c) 2011⁄12?(d) 2013 to date?

(2) What was the total budget within the Department of Primary Industries for all activities relating to education, public relations and advertising in relation to forestry policy and issues or the Forestry Corporation in the following financial years: (a) 2009⁄10?(b) 2010⁄11?(c) 2011⁄12?(d) 2013 to date?

5392 TRANSPORT—NORTH WEST RAIL LINK PROJECT—Dr Faruqi to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

(1) How much has the Government spent on the planning, design and management of the North West Rail Link Project in the following financial periods: (a) 2010⁄2011?(b) 2011⁄2012?(c) 2012⁄2013?(d) 2013⁄2014?

(2) How much has the Government spent on consultants for the North West Rail Link Project in the following financial periods: (a) 2010⁄2011?(b) 2011⁄2012?(c) 2012⁄2013?(d) 2013⁄2014?

(3) What is the total number of staff currently employed on the North West Rail Link Project Management Team? (a) How many are government employees?(b) How many are consultants?

(4) How much is the Government spending on consultants project managing the North West Rail link


project?

5393 REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES, TRADE AND INVESTMENT—INTERNATIONAL OFFICE—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services—

(1) What was the actual expenditure, including operating costs and salaries, of the International Office (Trade Post) in Mumbai, India for the 2012⁄2013 financial year?

(2) What was the following performance measure information for the 2012⁄2013 financial year: (a) Return on investment?(b) Export Outcomes?

5394 FINANCE AND SERVICES—PROJECT NORTH HEAD—Dr Faruqi to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Is Sydney Water's July 2003 document 'Project North Head' the 'blueprint' for the North Head Wastewater Treatment Plant?

5395 TRANSPORT—TRAIN CONCESSION TICKETS—Dr Faruqi to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

(1) Since the introduction, in June 2013, of restrictions on the times when concession tickets could be purchased from ticket vending machines at train stations: (a) How many infringement notices have been issued for travelling with a concession ticket without

a valid concession card?(b) How does this compare with the same period from June 2012?(c) What proportion of all tickets sold have been concession tickets?(d) How does this compare with the same period from June 2012?(e) How many complaints have been received by Transport for NSW about passengers being

unable to purchase concession tickets due to ticket sales staff being absent or other problems during times when machines do not issue tickets?

(f) How many complaints have been received about vending machines failing to issue concession tickets at time periods when concession tickets should be available?

(2) How was the list of train stations where these restrictions on concession ticket sales apply chosen?(3) Are there any planned changes in the number of ticket sales staff at stations over the next twelve

months?(4) Have the opening times for purchasing concession tickets from machines changed at any stations

since 17 June 2013?


(1) What was the actual expenditure, including operating costs and salaries, of the International Office (Trade Post) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for the 2012⁄2013 financial year?

(2) What was the following performance measure information for the 2012⁄2013 financial year: (a) Return on investment?(b) Export Outcomes?

5397 CITIZENSHIP AND COMMUNITIES—MULTICULTURAL CONSULTATIVE COMMITTTEES—Dr Faruqi to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Citizenship and Communities, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

(1) What are the resources mentioned in the answer to Question on notice 5173?

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(2) What are the details of these resources including type of service, date, provider, and cost, financial and in-kind support to each of Multicultural Consultative Committees in the 2012⁄13 financial year?

5398 TRANSPORT—TREES FELLED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EPPING TO THORNLEIGH THIRD TRACK—Dr Faruqi to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

(1)(a) How many endangered species trees have been felled due to the construction of the Epping to

Thornleigh Third Track?(b) How many of these trees are endangered ecological communities, threatened species of threated

ecological communities?

(2) What mechanisms have been put in place to ensure minimal loss of the natural environment in the area?

(3) What community events have been disrupted or cancelled to accommodate construction?


(1) What was the actual expenditure, including operating costs and salaries, of the International Office (Trade Post) in Guangzhou, China for the 2012/2013 financial year?

(2) What was the following performance measure information for the 2012/2013 financial year: (a) Return on investment?(b) Export Outcomes?

5400 TRANSPORT—FREE BUSES—Dr Faruqi to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

(1) The Premier announced the introduction of free buses to leave every 10 minutes from Kings Cross to the Central Business District on Friday and Saturday nights: (a) What time will this transport be available?(b) Where will the transport commence and end?(c) What special measures will be utilised to ensure safe travel on these buses?


(1) What was the actual expenditure, including operating costs and salaries, of the International Office (Trade Post) in Shanghai, China for the 2012/2013 financial year?

(2) What was the following performance measure information for the 2012/2011 financial year: (a) Return on investment?(b) Export Outcomes?


(1) What was the actual expenditure, including operating costs and salaries, of the International Office (Trade Post) in San Francisco, United States of America for the 2012⁄2013 financial year?

(2) What was the following performance measure information for the 2012⁄2013 financial year:


(a) Return on investment?(b) Export Outcomes?

5403 TRANSPORT—WAVERLEY DEPOT—Dr Faruqi to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

(1) Does the State Transit Authority have any plans to sell the Waverley Depot on Oxford Street, Bondi Junction?

(2) Is the State Transit Authority committed to continuing its presence at its Waverley Depot on Oxford Street, Bondi Junction as essential infrastructure for Sydney's public transport system?

(3) Will the State Transit Authority maintain its support for the current zoning of the Waverly Depot in Waverley Local Environmental Plan 2012 as "Infrastructure SP2"?

5404 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES—SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT INTO MILLERS POINT PUBLIC HOUSING—Ms Barham to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

(1) When will the Social Impact Assessment into the sell-off of public housing in Millers Point, including the questions asked of residents as part of the assessment process, be made publicly available?

(2) How many responses were received from Millers Point residents to the surveys carried out as part of the Social Impact Assessment into the sell-off of public housing?

5405 FAIR TRADING—EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Western Sydney—

(1) Who is the current provider of the Employee Assistance Program within Fair Trading?(2) How long have they been the provider?(3)



5406 FINANCE AND SERVICES—DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT - PAYROLL TAX REBATE SCHEME—Ms Barham to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

As of November 2012, there were only five applications made to the Payroll Tax Rebate Scheme Disability Employment program. How many employees with a disability have entered the program since November 2012?

5407 PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE—EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW, Leader of the House—

(1) Who is the current provider of the Employee Assistance Program within the Department of Planning and Infrastructure?



(4) Has there been any consultation with employees about their satisfaction withthe current provider?

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5408 ATTORNEY GENERAL, JUSTICE—EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice—

(1) Who is the current provider of the Employee Assistance Program within the Department of Attorney General and Justice?




5409 HEALTH—PARKING AT BANKSTOWN-LIDCOMBE HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital for clinical services?

5410 HEALTH—PARKING AT LIVERPOOL HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Liverpool Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Liverpool Hospital for clinical services?

5411 HEALTH—EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

(1) Who is the current provider of the Employee Assistance Program within the Ministry for Health and each Local Health District?



(4) Has there been any consultation with employees about their satisfaction withthe current provider?

5412 HEALTH—PARKING AT FAIRFIELD HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Fairfield Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge? (3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Fairfield Hospital for clinical services?


5413 TREASURER—EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations—

(1) Who is the current provider of the Employee Assistance Program within the Treasury?(2) How long have they been the provider?(3)



5414 HEALTH—PARKING AT CONCORD HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Concord Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Concord Hospital for clinical services?

5415 PREMIER—EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, and Minister for Western Sydney—

(1) Who is the current provider of the Employee Assistance Program within the Department of Premier and Cabinet?




5416 HEALTH—PARKING AT ROYAL PRINCE ALFRED HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue? (4) How much of this revenue was given to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for clinical services?

5417 HEALTH—PARKING AT GOSFORD HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Gosford Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge? (3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue? (4) How much of this revenue was given to Gosford Hospital for clinical services?

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5418 ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE—EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

(1) Who is the current provider of the Employee Assistance Program within Office of Environment and Heritage?




5419 HEALTH—PARKING AT JOHN HUNTER HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to John Hunter Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to John Hunter Hospital for clinical services?

5420 LOCAL GOVERNMENT—EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Local Government, and Minister for the North Coast—

(1) Who is the current provider of the Employee Assistance Program within the Division of Local Government?




5421 HEALTH—PARKING AT CALVARY MATER NEWCASTLE HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital: (1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital for clinical services?

5422 TRANSPORT—EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

(1) Who is the current provider of the Employee Assistance Program within Transport for NSW?(2) How long have they been the provider?(3)




5423 EDUCATION—EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) Who is the current provider of the Department of Education and Communities' Employee Assistance Program?




5424 FINANCE AND SERVICES—EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

(1) Who is the current provider of the Department of Finance and Services' Employee Assistance Program?


(a) Has there ever been any review of the providers performance?(b) If so, when was the last review conducted?

(4) Has there been any consultation with employee's about their satisfaction with the current provider?

5425 HEALTH—PARKING AT MANNING HOSPITAL (TAREE)—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Manning Hospital (Taree):(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Manning Hospital (Taree) for clinical services?

5426 HEALTH—PARKING AT MAITLAND HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Maitland Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge? (3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Maitland Hospital for clinical services?

5427 HEALTH—PARKING AT PORT MACQUARIE BASE HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Port Macquarie Base Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Port Macquarie Base Hospital for clinical services?

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5428 HEALTH—PARKING AT TAMWORTH HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Tamworth Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Tamworth Hospital for clinical services?

5429 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT ARMIDALE HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Armidale Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Armidale Hospital for clinical services?

5430 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT WAGGA WAGGA BASE HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge? (3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital for clinical services?

5431 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT ORANGE HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Orange Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Orange Hospital for clinical services?

5432 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT BATHURST HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Bathurst Base Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Bathurst Base Hospital for clinical services?


5433 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT COFFS HARBOUR HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Coffs Harbour Base Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Coffs Harbour Base Hospital for clinical services?

5434 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT TWEED HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to The Tweed Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to The Tweed Hospital for clinical services?

5435 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT LISMORE HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Lismore Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Lismore Hospital for clinical services?

5436 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT NEPEAN HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Nepean Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Nepean Hospital for clinical services?

5437 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT WESTMEAD HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Westmead Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Westmead Hospital for clinical services?

5438 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT BLACKTOWN HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

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With regards to Blacktown Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Blacktown Hospital for clinical services?

5439 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT MOUNT DRUITT HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Mount Druitt Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Mount Druitt Hospital for clinical services?

5440 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT PRINCE OF WALES HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Prince of Wales Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Prince of Wales Hospital for clinical services?

5441 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT ST GEORGE HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to St George Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to St George Hospital for clinical services?

5442 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT ST VINCENT'S HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to St Vincent's Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to St Vincent's Hospital for clinical services?

5443 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT ROYAL NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Royal North Shore Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?


(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Royal North Shore Hospital for clinical services?

5444 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT HORNSBY KU-RING-GAI HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital for clinical services?

5445 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT WOLLONGONG HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Wollongong Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Wollongong Hospital for clinical services?

5446 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT SHELLHARBOUR HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Shellharbour Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Shellharbour Hospital for clinical services?

5447 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT THE SUTHERLAND HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to The Sutherland Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to The Sutherland Hospital for clinical services?

5448 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT WESTMEAD—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to The Children's Hospital at Westmead:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?

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(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to The Children's Hospital at Westmead for clinical services?

5449 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—PARKING AT SYDNEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to Sydney Children's Hospital:(1) Is there a charge for patient parking?(2) How much is this charge?(3) How much money was raised for the 2012-2013 financial year from parking revenue?(4) How much of this revenue was given to Sydney Children's Hospital for clinical services?

5450 AGEING, DISABILITY SERVICES—NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME OVER 65—Ms Barham to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—

(1)(a) Will those over the age of 65 currently receiving disability supports that are funded by Ageing,

Disability and Home Care (ADHC) lose that funding once the transition to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) takes place?

(b) If so, will they be moved across to less comprehensive supports provided by the aged care sector or are there other arrangements?

(a) Are ADHC or NDIS staff directed in relation to advising the public on this issue? If so, please provide that advice.

5451 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—ARRIVE BOLDLY ADVERTISMENT—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

(1) With regards to the Smirnoff Double Black Vodka "Arrive Boldly" advertisement on the side of Sydney buses: (a) How many buses were used?(b) When was the first bus with this advertisement put on the roads?(c) When is this campaign due to end?

5452 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—INTERN PARAMEDIC'S USE OF BENZYL PENICILLIN—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to intern paramedics being rostered to work in rural areas and the use of Benzyl Penicillin:(1) How long is the training module for administration of this drug?(2) For which indication is the drug approved by ambulance paramedics in New South Wales?(3) Does training involve the use of:

(a) Intramuscular Benzyl Penicillin?(b) Intravenous Benzyl Penicillin?

5453 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - AUBURN ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Auburn electorate during the following


calendar years: (a) 2010?(b) 2011?(c) 2012?(d) 2013?

(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Auburn electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5454 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - BALMAIN ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Balmain electorate during the following


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Balmain electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5455 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—INTERN PARAMEDIC'S USE OF ADRENALINE—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to intern paramedics being rostered to work in rural areas and the use of Adrenaline:(1) How long is the training module for administration of this drug?(2) For which indication is the drug approved by ambulance paramedics in New South Wales?(3) Does training involve the use of:

(a) Epipen and Epipen junior?(b) Adrenaline via needle and syringe?

5456 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - BLACKTOWN ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Blacktown electorate during the

following calendar years: (a) 2010?(b) 2011?(c) 2012?(d) 2013?

(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Blacktown electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

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5457 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—INTERN PARAMEDICS USE OF FENTANYL—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to intern paramedics being rostered to work in rural areas and the use of Fentanyl:(1) How long is the training module for administration of this drug?(2) For which indication is the drug approved by ambulance paramedics in New South Wales?(3) Does training involve the use of:

(a) Intranasal Fentanyl?(b) Intramuscular Fentanyl?(c) Intravenous Fentanyl?

5458 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - BANKSTOWN ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Bankstown electorate during the


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Bankstown electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5459 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—INTERN PARAMEDICS—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

With regards to intern paramedics being rostered to work in rural areas:(1) How many interns in rural New South Wales have been rostered alone in the period 1 July 2013 to 31

December 2013?(2) How many of these interns have had training in the use of:

(a) Adrenaline?(b) Fentanyl?(c) Benzyl Penicillin?

5460 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - BLUE MOUNTAINS ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Blue Mountains electorate during the


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Blue Mountains electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?


5461 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - CABRAMATTA ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Cabramatta electorate during the


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Cabramatta electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5462 AGEING, DISABILITY SERVICES—NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME TRANSITION UNIT PRICE—Ms Barham to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—

During Budget Estimates 2013 the Department for Family and Community Services (FACS) stated that it is participating as part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in a joint review concerning the base unit price of $34.05 for assistance in self-care activities in the Hunter launch site.(1)

(a) Noting that it is considerably less than equivalent state-based programs at $43.50, are there further details available?

(b) If not, in view of current concern of disability service providers of the unit price having to cover wages of the support worker; on-costs; travel up to 10 km; any costs associated with recruitment, training, supervision and rostering and organisational overheads, when will FACS provide clarification?

5463 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - CAMPBELLTOWN ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Campbelltown electorate during the


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Campbelltown electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5464 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - CANTERBURY ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Canterbury electorate during the

following calendar years: (a) 2010?(b) 2011?(c) 2012?

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(d) 2013?

(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Canterbury electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5465 TRANSPORT—LIFTS FOR PANANIA STATION—Ms Voltz to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

(1)(a) Will the Government install lifts at Panania Station under The Transport Access Program?(b) If so, what is the time frame for this work to commence?

(2) What is the budget for upgrades to Panania Station in: (a) 2013⁄14?(b) 2014⁄15?(c) 2015⁄16?

5466 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - CESSNOCK ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Cessnock electorate during the following


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Cessnock electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5467 HEALTH—BANKSTOWN-LIDCOMBE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WAITING TIMES—Ms Voltz to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

(1) What are the Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital Emergency Department waiting times?(2) What are the walk out figures for the Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital Emergency Department?

5468 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - EAST HILLS ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the East Hills electorate during the following


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the East Hills electorate have been notified that their workers compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?


5469 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - FAIRFIELD ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Fairfield electorate during the following


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Fairfield electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5470 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - MAROUBRA ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Maroubra electorate during the


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Maroubra electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5471 HEALTH—SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT—Ms Voltz to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

Have many additional nursing positions have been created in the South Western Sydney Local Health District since March 2011?

5472 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - GRANVILLE ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Granville electorate during the following


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Granville electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5473 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—REGULATION OF TATTOO INKS—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

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(1) How does the NSW Ministry of Health regulate the use of imported tattoo inks used in New South Wales tattoo parlours?

(2)(a) Do the licence requirements for tattoo operators and tattoo artists in New South Wales include

provisions relating to the ingredients in the tattoo inks?(b) If so, do these licence requirements refer to possible toxic ingredients in tattoo inks including

substances deemed to be carcinogenic?

(3)(a) Does the NSW Ministry of Health conduct inspections of tattoo parlours to assess the safety and

quality of the inks used?(b) If so, does this process including testing of the inks to determine their ingredients and safety?

(4) Has the NSW Ministry of Health received any complaints during the past twelve months relating to the quality of tattoo inks or allergic reactions to tattoo inks?

5474 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - HEFFRON ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Heffron electorate during the following


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Heffron electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5475 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—REGULATION OF KNACKERIES IN NEW SOUTH WALES—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1) What are the names of the knackeries that are currently operational in New South Wales?(2) What are the locations of the knackeries that are currently operational in New South Wales?(3)

(a) Does the Department of Primary Industries inspect knackeries in New South Wales?(b) If so:

(i) What standards are used to assess the knackeries?(ii) What are the details of any inspections conducted during the previous 12 months?(iii) What are the details of any breaches of knackeries in New South Wales, relating to: (i) Animal welfare?(ii) Hygiene?

(4)(a) How many animals are processed at each of the knackeries listed in answer (1)?(b) Of these, how many are thoroughbred horses?

(5) What are the current labelling requirements of pet food containing horse meat?

5476 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—FREE- RANGE EGGS—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1) Is the Minister for Fair Trading aware that 'Eco Eggs', which are produced by hens stocked at 10,000 birds per hectare, won the people's choice award in consumer advocacy organisation CHOICE's 8th


annual Shonky Awards, which aim to name and shame products which are misleading Australian consumers?

(2)(a) Has the NSW Food Authority inspected the production systems that supply 'Eco Eggs' with eggs

to determine the veracity of their claims to be 'free-range'?(b) If not, why not?(c) If so:

(i) When did these inspections take place?(ii) To what standards did the inspectors assess the production systems?

5477 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - KEIRA ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Keira electorate during the following


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Keira electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5478 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—VETERINARIAN LICENSING BY RACING NSW—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for the Hunter—

(1)(a) Will Racing New South Wales proposed additional mandatory licensing system for veterinarians

be considered as part of the current review of NSW thoroughbred racing legislation being undertaken by the Office of Liquor Gaming and Racing?

(b) If not, why not?(c) If so, will the review consider whether the additional licensing scheme will conflict with

veterinarians obligations under the Veterinary Practice Act 2003?

5479 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - KOGARAH ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Kogarah electorate during the following


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Kogarah electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

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5480 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—VETERINARIAN MANDATORY LICENSING BY RACING NSW—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for the Hunter—

(1)(a) Has the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing or any representatives from

the Minister's office been in discussion with Racing NSW regarding their additional mandatory licensing system for veterinarians treating thoroughbred racehorses in the NSW racing industry?

(b) If so: (i) What was the nature of these discussions?(ii) What were the outcomes of these discussions?(iii) When did such meetings take place?

5481 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - LAKEMBA ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Lakemba electorate during the following


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Lakemba electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5482 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - LIVERPOOL ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Liverpool electorate during the


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Liverpool electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5483 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - LONDONDERRY ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Londonderry electorate during the



(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Londonderry electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5484 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - MACQUARIE FIELDS ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Macquarie Fields electorate during the


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Macquarie Fields electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5485 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - MAITLAND ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Maitland electorate during the following


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Maitland electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5486 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - MARRICKVILLE ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Marickville electorate during the


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Marickville electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5487 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - SWANSEA ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Swansea electorate during the following

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(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Swansea electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5488 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - MENAI ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Menai electorate during the following


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Menai electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5489 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - MONARO ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Monaro electorate during the following


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Monaro electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5490 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - TOONGABBIE ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Toongabbie electorate during the


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Toongabbie electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?


5491 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - NEWCASTLE ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Newcastle electorate during the


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Newcastle electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5492 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - WALLSEND ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Wallsend electorate during the following


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Wallsend electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5493 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - OATLEY ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Oatley electorate during the following


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Oatley electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5494 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - WOLLONGONG ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Wollongong electorate during the

following calendar years: (a) 2010?(b) 2011?(c) 2012?

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(d) 2013?

(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Wollongong electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5495 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - ROCKDALE ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Rockdale electorate during the following


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Rockdale electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5496 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - WYONG ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Wyong electorate during the following


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Wyong electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5497 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - SHELLHARBOUR ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Shellharbour electorate during the


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Shellharbour electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5498 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - MOUNT DRUITT ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:


(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Mount Druitt electorate during the following calendar years: (a) 2010?(b) 2011?(c) 2012?(d) 2013?

(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Mount Druitt electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5499 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - SMITHFIELD ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Smithfield electorate during the


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Smithfield electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5500 FINANCE AND SERVICES—WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - STRATHFIELD ELECTORATE—Mr Searle to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Finance and Services—

Noting that the information sought is not contained in any of the WorkCover Scheme Reports:(1) How many workers' compensation claims were made in the Strathfield electorate during the


(2) Since the introduction of the new workers' compensation laws in 2012, how many workers in the Strathfield electorate have been notified that their workers' compensation benefits are to be reduced or removed?

5501 EDUCATION—REPORTING AND TRANSPARENCY OF NEW ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE FUNDING PROCESSES—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1)(a) Given that schools will be accountable through the School Plan and Annual School Report for

the management of the resources allocated to them, will schools be required to report on resources used to support their English as a Second Language (ESL) students?

(b) If so, will such accountability reporting for ESL include specific reporting categories such as identification of ESL students requiring support, student participation in and outcomes from the ESL program, the nature of targeted ESL program provision, such as ESL teaching positions, ESL staffing and qualifications, ESL program planning, organization and leadership and ESL professional development?

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5502 EDUCATION—PERMANENT TAFE POSITIONS REMOVED—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) For each TAFE Institute, college, campus, section or other organisational unit which has seen a reduction in the number of full time equivalent positions since 1 January 2013: (a)

(i) What was the number of full time equivalent permanent positions at 1 January 2013?(ii) What was the breakdown of those positions by role, teacher, head teacher, co-ordinator

etc?(b)

(i) What was the number of full time equivalent permanent positions which have been removed since 1 January 2013?

(ii) What was the breakdown of the positions removed by role, teacher, head teacher, co-ordinator etc?

(c)(i) What was the number of full time equivalent casual positions at 1 January 2013?(ii) What was the breakdown of the positions by role, teacher, head teacher, co-ordinator etc?

(d)(i) What was the number of full time equivalent casual positions which have been removed

since 1 January 2013?(ii) What was the breakdown of the positions removed by role, teacher, head teacher, co-

ordinator etc?

5503 EDUCATION—RESOURCING OF INTENSIVE ENGLISH CENTRES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) Given that a working party will be established to develop fair and transparent processes that recognize the fluctuating nature of new arrivals and enrolments and the need for separate staffing entitlements for Intensive English Centre (IECs) under the Department's new Resource Allocation Model, what are the terms of reference, composition and time frame of the working party?

(2) What consultation and communication processes involving key program stakeholders and experts will be implemented to ensure development of fair, transparent and effective IECs resourcing arrangements responsive to Australia's immigration program?

5504 EDUCATION—RESOURCING OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) Given the Department of Education trial of resource allocation and reporting processes, including English as a Second Language (ESL) resourcing, in 229 schools with a view to full implementation of school-based management under Local Schools Local Decisions, what analysis, evaluation and reporting processes are being implemented to ensure a rigorous evidence base for the reform?

(2)(a) What are the terms of reference for the trial?(b) Are ESL and equity issues specifically included in its terms of reference?

(3) Does the trial specifically consider the impacts of new resource allocation and reporting procedures and local decision-making processes on ESL program implementation and make risk assessments?

(4) Is the trial being independently evaluated and will its outcomes be publically reported?

5505 EDUCATION—QUALITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) Given the Department of Education and Communities' commitment to providing targeted resources and support for students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the key role of


the dedicated state office team in supporting the effective delivery of English as a Second Language (ESL) education from preschool to Year 12, what state wide ESL program monitoring and reporting processes and responsibilities have been established in the new structure?

(2) What data analysis, evaluation or research is the Department currently conducting to monitor ESL students' English language and literacy learning outcomes and improve ESL program effectiveness?

(3) What progress has been made in disaggregating the ESL student target group from language background other than English (LBOTE) student data sets to ensure accurate identification and reporting of the ESL student target group?

(4) What plans does the Department have to use such data to develop performance monitoring and reporting processes to improve ESL programs in schools?

(5) Will the Department report this data publically each year as a quality assurance measure for communities?

5506 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for the Hunter—

(1) How will the Government fund the development and implementation of a 'higher profile road safety style social media and advertising campaign' on alcohol?

(2) Which stakeholders will be consulted in developing this campaign?

5507 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—CONSULTATION WITH INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for the Hunter—

(1)(a) Did the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing or members of the Office

of Liquor, Gaming and Racing meet with members of the alcohol industry between 14 December 2013 and 30 January 2014?

(b) Who attended the meetings both from Government and the alcohol industry bodies?

5508 EDUCATION—ENGLISH PROFICIENCY LOADING—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) Given that a working party will be established to support the development and implementation of the English language proficiency loading under the Department of Education and Communities new Resource Allocation Model, what are the terms of reference, composition and time frame of the working party?

(2) Will the development and implementation of the English language proficiency loading recognize the diverse English learning support needs of the full range of ESL students, namely newly arrived, refugee and post-intensive ESL learners?

(3) What trialling, consultation and communication processes involving key program stakeholders and experts will be implemented to ensure development of fair, valid and effective ESL resourcing arrangements that reflect the full range of ESL students' ESL support needs?

5509 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—KINGS CROSS PLAN OF MANAGEMENT WITHIN NEW LEGISLATION—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for the Hunter—

(1) The Kings Cross Plan of Management currently imposes a range of conditions on licenced venues in the Kings Cross precinct. Now that a new Sydney CBD precinct has been established, that includes the Kings Cross precinct, how will the Kings Cross Plan of Management be dealt with within the broader Sydney CBD precinct?

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(2) As part of the Kings Cross Plan of Management alcohol sales data is collected. Is the Government intending to expand the collection of alcohol sales date to the new Sydney CBD precinct?

5510 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—SALES ENFORCEMENT—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for the Hunter—

The Premier has announced the introduction of the controlled purchase operations (CPOs), which will involve minor or young-looking adults, to support enforcement of laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to minors. How will the policy be implemented to ensure the use of CPOs as an effective enforcement measure?

5511 EDUCATION—ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS IN NEW SOUTH WALES—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) What was the number and percentage of English as Second Language (ESL) teaching positions staffed by ESL teachers with accredited ESL training and qualifications in NSW primary, secondary and other government schools in 2013?

(2) What was the number and percentage of ESL teachers with accredited ESL training and qualifications filling these positions in New South Wales primary, secondary and other government schools in 2013?

(3) With the introduction of Local Schools Local Decisions, how is the Department of Education and Communities monitoring any changes in the numbers of teachers with and without accredited ESL training and qualifications in 2014 and 2015?

(4) When will the NSW Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards issue specialist Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) teaching standards, qualifications and accreditation requirements to ensure the supply of suitably qualified ESL teachers equipped to meet the growing ESL learning needs of NSW schools' diverse student population?

5512 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—PUBLIC CONSULTATION REGARDING NEW ALCOHOL LAWS—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for the Hunter—

(1) Who was consulted during the development of the Liquor Amendment Bill 2014?(2) Which stakeholders were involved in the process?(3) How were these stakeholders involved?(4) On how how many occasions did each of these stakeholders provide assistance or comment?

5513 EDUCATION—ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE AND DEPARTMENT CUTS—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Education—

(1) Following on from Question on Notice 5110, given the functional realignment of the Schools Portfolio and the implementation of the new model of support to schools resulting in the cuts to the statewide network of 13 Multicultural⁄English as Second Language (ESL) consultant, 1.6 Refugee Support Officer and 17.2 Community Information Officer positions, what specific roles and responsibilities have been allocated or reallocated among state office and educational services teams to fill resulting service gaps and ensure service continuity in 2014?

(2) What monitoring mechanisms have been established at state level to identify any impact of the cuts on multicultural education services to schools?


5514 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL CERTIFICATIONS—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for the Hunter—

(1) The Premier announced that 'until changes are made to improve the integrity of the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification online courses will be suspended.' (a) What changes are currently being made to improve the integrity of the RSA certification? (b) Will similar changes be made to face-to-face RSA courses?

5515 HEALTH—SENIOR NURSING POSITIONS IN NSW—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

(1) How many senior nursing positions in the New South Wales public hospital system are currently vacant or filled on an acting basis?

(2) Using the current data collection, methodology and definitions,how many senior nursing position in the New South Wales public hospital system were vacant or filled on an acting basis for each year as far back as is possible?

(3) What proportion of total senior nursing positions were vacant or filled on an acting basis for the following years: (a) 2011?(b) 2012?(c) 2013?

5516 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—CLUB GAMING MACHING PROFITS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for the Hunter—

For the last registered clubs gaming machine tax year, what was the total annual electronic gaming machine profits from all registered clubs in each Local Government Area?

5517 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—NATIVE FOREST BIOMASS – COSTS AND FINANCIAL VIABILITY—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1) Has the Department of Primary Industries conducted or commissioned any studies into the cost to the state or the financial viability of their proposal to amend Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009 to allow for the burning of native forest bio-material for electricity generation?

(2) Can the Minister for Primary Industries outline the nature and value of economic subsidies provided to companies undertaking native forest logging in New South Wales for the following financial years: (a) 2011⁄12?(b) 2012⁄13?

(3) Will the above financial arrangements between the Government and companies undertaking native forest logging in New South Wales continue if the proposal to amend the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009 to allow electricity generation from native forest wood is enacted?

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5518 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—HOTEL GAMING MACHINE PROFITS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for the Hunter—

For the last hotel's gaming machine tax year, what was the total annual electronic gaming machine profits from all hotels in each Local Government Area?

5519 TREASURER—NATIVE FOREST BIOMASS – COSTS AND FINANCIAL VIABILITY—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations—

(1) Has the New South Wales Treasury conducted or commissioned any studies into the cost to the state or the financial viability of their proposal to amend Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009 to allow for the burning of native forest bio-material for electricity generation?

(2) Can the Treasurer outline the nature and value of economic subsidies provided to companies undertaking native forest logging in New South Wales for the following financial years: (a) 2011⁄12?(b) 2012⁄13?

(3) Will the above financial arrangements between the Government and companies undertaking native forest logging in New South Wales continue if the proposal to amend the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009 to allow electricity generation from native forest wood is enacted?

5520 TOURISM, MAJOR EVENTS, HOSPITALITY AND RACING—ID SCANNER PROVISIONS IN KINGS CROSS COMPARED TO NEWCASTLE—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Central Coast, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for the Hunter—

(1) Do the privacy and operating provisions of the ID scanners currently operating in Newcastle differ to what is proposed for the Kings Cross precinct? (a) If so, how?

5521 TREASURER—GAMING DUTY—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations—

(1) For each local government area, what is the amount of lotteries and lotto duty collected in respect of outlets selling tickets in these games for the financial year 2012-13?

(2) For each local government area, what is the amount of keno gaming duty collected in respect of outlets selling tickets in these games for the financial year 2012-13?

5522 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—NATIVE FOREST BIOMASS – LIFECYCLE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1)(a) Has the Department of Primary Industries conducted or commissioned any studies into the

lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of burning native forest bio-material for electricity generation?

(b) If so, did any such studies include an assessment of attributable quantities of methane from roots of felled trees?

(2)(a) Did the Department of Primary Industries make a submission to the Environment Protection

Authority during their consultation on the draft Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (Native Forest Bio-material) Regulation 2013?


(b) If so: (i) Did the submission address the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of burning native forest

bio-material for electricity generation?(ii) Does the Department of Primary Industries intend to make the contents of this submission

publically available?(3)

(a) Did the Minister for Primary Industries make a submission to the Environment Protection Authority during their consultation on the draft Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (Native Forest Bio-material) Regulation 2013?

(b) If so: (i) Did the submission address the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of burning native forest

bio-material for electricity generation?(ii) Does the Minister for Primary Industries intend to make the contents of this submission

publically available?

5523 DISABILITY SERVICES—STOCKTON CENTRE CLOSURE—Ms Voltz to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—

With the announced closure of the Stockton Centre, has the New South Wales Government identified this site and the surrounding lands for sale or long term lease?


(1)(a) Is the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing aware of concerns raised by

The Veterinary Practitioners Board and Equine Veterinarians Australia that Racing New South Wales' additional licensing scheme for veterinarians will compromise the integrity of practitioners by giving Racing New South Wales the power to revoke a veterinarians licence without reason?

(b) If so, what action will the Minister take to address these concerns?


(1)(a) Has the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing conducted or

commissioned any reviews during the past two years into the effectiveness of the current veterinary licensing arrangements in ensuring that veterinarians are able to provide adequate care to racehorses to ensure their welfare needs are being met?

(b) If not why not?

(2)(a) Has the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing conducted or commissioned any reviews during

the past two years into the effectiveness of the current veterinary licensing arrangements in ensuring that veterinarians are able to provide adequate care to racehorses to ensure their welfare needs are being met?

(b) If not why not?


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(1)(a) Has the Minister Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing met with any veterinarian

stakeholder groups to discuss Racing NSW's additional mandatory licensing scheme for veterinarians?

(b) If so, did any such meetings include the: (i) Veterinarian Practitioner's Board?(ii) Australian Veterinary Association?(iii) Equine Veterinary Association?

David BluntClerk of the Parliaments

_________________________________________ Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales
