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*375 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES—LONG TERM AND PERMANENT FOSTER CARERS—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

(1) As at 15 March 2010 how many long-term to permanent foster carers were: (a) Single persons?(b) Heterosexual de facto couples?(c) Same-sex de facto couples?(d) Married couples?

(2) As at 15 September 2010 how many long-term to permanent foster carers were: (a) Single persons?(b) Heterosexual de facto couples?(c) Same-sex de facto couples?(d) Married couples?

(3) As at 15 March 2011 how many long-term to permanent foster carers were: (a) Single persons?(b) Heterosexual de facto couples?(c) Same-sex de facto couples?(d) Married couples?

Answer— Point-in-time data for the nominated dates is not collected.Information on the relationship status of authorised carers is not collected in a reportable form.

*376 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES—APPLICATIONS FOR ADOPTION—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

(1) As at 15 March 2010 how many formal applications to adopt had been lodged by: (a) Single persons?(b) Heterosexual de facto couples?(c) Same-sex de facto couples?(d) Married couples?

(2) As at 15 September 2010 how many formal applications to adopt had been lodged by: (a) Single persons?(b) Heterosexual de facto couples?(c) Same-sex de facto couples?(d) Married couples?

(3) As at 15 March 2011 how many formal applications to adopt had been lodged by: (a) Single persons?(b) Heterosexual de facto couples?(c) Same-sex de facto couples?(d) Married couples?

Answer— Information on the relationship status of prospective adoptive parents is not collected in a reportable form.Point-in-time data for the nominated dates is not collected.

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*379 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES—SHORT AND MEDIUM TERM FOSTER CARERS—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

(1) As at 15 March 2010 how many short to medium term foster carers were: (a) Single persons?(b) Heterosexual de facto couples?(c) Same-sex de facto couples?(d) Married couples?

(2) As at 15 September 2010 how many short to medium term foster carers were: (a) Single persons?(b) Heterosexual de facto couples?(c) Same-sex de facto couples?(d) Married couples?

(3) As at 15 March 2011 how many short to medium term foster carers were: (a) Single persons?(b) Heterosexual de facto couples?(c) Same-sex de facto couples?(d) Married couples?

Answer— Point-in-time data for the nominated dates is not collected.Information on the relationship status of authorised carers is not collected in a reportable form.

*380 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—POLICE HOUSING—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) How many houses are rented to police by the New South Wales Government?(2) How many houses rented to police by the New South Wales Government have the following issues:

(a) Leaking air conditioners?(b) Rising damp?(c) Cracked walls, either internal or external?(d) Rusty roofs?

Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me:(1) There are approximately 650 residences available for rent within the NSW Police Force property

portfolio. (2) Maintenance calls for police housing are not recorded in sufficient detail to enable a response to the

Member's questions about particular maintenance issues.

*381 ROADS AND PORTS—SNOWY MOUNTAINS HIGHWAY ROADWORKS—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—

(1)(a) Have road works recently been completed on the Snowy Mountains Highway near Reka Road

at a location locally referred to as "The Gap"?(b) If so, what was the date of completion?

(2)(a) Have the recently completed road works deteriorated to a condition that will now require further

work?(b) If so,

(i) What is the scope of the repair work?


(ii) What is the estimated cost of the repair work?(iii) When will the work commence?

Answer— I am advised:(1)

(a) Yes.(b) Road works were completed on 31 May 2011, but this did not include the installation of the

safety barrier on the westbound lane. Due to geotechnical issues, the type of safety barrier was changed to wire ropes and this was installed on 8 August 2011. Line marking was completed in mid August 2011.

(2)(a) Yes.(b)

(i) Heavy patching work needs to be carried out on a section of the westbound lane. The condition of the road is being monitored regularly to ensure the safety of road users.

(ii) The estimated cost is $20,000.(iii) Work is expected to start in late September 2011.

*382 ROADS AND PORTS—KAPOOKA BRIDGE—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—

(1) Has there been a structural report or safety audit conducted on the Kapooka Road Bridge over the main south rail line?

(2) Has there been design work completed for construction of a new road bridge at Kapooka over the main south rail line?

(3)(a) Is there funding allocated for the construction of a new road bridge at Kapooka over the main

south rail line?(b) If so,

(i) How much funding has been allocated by the New South Wales Government?(ii) How much funding has been allocated by the Federal Government?

Answer— I am advised:(1) The Kapooka Bridge structure is owned by the Country Rail Infrastructure Authority and managed

under contract by Transfield. The RTA understands a risk analysis report was produced in June 2008. This followed a risk assessment of the bridge by Australian Rail Track Corporation in November 2006. A road safety audit and bridge inspection report was included as appendices in this document.

(2) Designs are well advanced for a concept alignment and new bridge.(3)

(a) Yes, there is funding allocated to the Kapooka Road Bridge for planning and detailed design work in 2011-12.

(b)(i) The NSW Government has allocated $750,000.(ii) The federal government has not allocated any funding towards the project.

*385 ROADS AND PORTS—DRIVING TEST BANS—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—

(1) How many Learner Permit Holders were banned from undertaking a driving test in each of the last two years?

(2) What are the reasons for a Learner Permit Holder being banned from undertaking a driving test?(3) What are the appeal mechanisms if a Learner Permit Holder is banned from undertaking a driving

test?

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(4) How many people availed themselves of these appeal mechanisms?

Answer— I am advised:(1) Applicants may be banned from undertaking a driving test for six weeks for inappropriate

behaviour. In the period from July 2009 to June 2011, 170 people were banned.(2) Behaviour that could lead to a ban from undertaking a driving test for six weeks includes:

• Fraudulent logbook entries.• Bribing a testing officer.• Threatening, abusive, aggressive or violent behaviour.

(3) Applicants can make representations to the RTA to review the decision.(4) There is no record of anyone lodging an appeal.

*387 HUNTER, POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—LOCATION OF GOVERNMENT STAFF—Mr Primrose asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) How many staff working in agencies and departments for which the Minister for Police and Emergency Service and Minister for the Hunter has ministerial responsibility, are based in each of the following areas: (a) The New South Wales electorate of Newcastle?(b) The New South Wales electorate of Baulkham Hills?(c) The New South Wales electorate of Castle Hill?(d) The New South Wales electorate of Hawkesbury?(e) The New South Wales electorate of Menai?(f) The New South Wales electorate of Cronulla?(g) The New South Wales electorate of Riverstone?(h) The local government area of The Hills Shire?(i) The local government area of Parramatta?(j) The local government area of Newcastle?(k) The local government area of Hawkesbury?(l) The local government area of Lake Macquarie?(m) The local government area of Sutherland?(n) The local government area of Hurstville?(o) The local government area of Kogarah?(p) The local government area of Ryde?(q) The local government area of Penrith?(r) The local government area of the Blue Mountains?(s) The local government area of Maitland?(t) The local government area of Port Stephens?

Answer— The information sought by the Member is not readily available and its extraction would represent an unreasonable diversion of Government resources.

*388 ENVIRONMENT—MEASUREMENT OF GAS LEAKS IN NEW SOUTH WALES—Mr Buckingham asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

(1)(a) Does the Government hold information on the amount of fugitive emissions that leak from gas

infrastructure, including production, transportation and distribution in New South Wales?(b) If so, what is the information on the amount of extent of fugitive gas leakage?


(2) Are such fugitive leaks accounted for in New South Wales greenhouse emissions calculations?(3) How are fugitive emissions from gas infrastructure measured and calculated?(4) What regulations are in place to limit fugitive emissions from gas new and existing infrastructure in

New South Wales?(5) What programs are in place to reduce fugitive emissions in New South Wales?

Answer— I am advised as follows:(1) Yes.(2) Facilities that emit more than 25,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases in a financial year are required to

report their emissions under the Commonwealth's National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (the NGER Act). The NGER Act sets out the provisions for making information reported under the Act publicly available and specifies that disaggregated data is not published. The latest data available from the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory shows that total fugitive greenhouse gas emissions from the Oil and Natural Gas sector in NSW are approximately 0.7 million tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent per annum, which is 0.4 per cent of all NSW emissions in the inventory.

(3) Yes.(4) The NGER Act and Regulations and determinations describe the methods available to entities to

estimate fugitive emissions from gas infrastructure.(5) The Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, the Environmental Planning and

Assessment Act 1979, and the Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991 provide a range of mechanisms to manage emissions from gas infrastructure. While there are no environmental regulations specifically established to limit fugitive greenhouse gas emissions from gas infrastructure, these Acts work to maximise the protection of the environment and minimise air, water and land pollution from gas infrastructure. Additionally the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 and the Coal Mine Health and Safety Act 2002 operate to minimise gas releases that could represent a safety hazard by requiring the provision of safe workplace environments. The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 is administered by the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, the Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991 and the Coal Mine Health and Safety Act 2002 are administered by the Minister for Resources and Energy. The Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 is administered by both the Minister for Finance and Services, and the Minister for Resources and Energy, in so far as it relates to a coal workplace or a mining workplace within the meaning of the Act. Occupational health and safety requirements and commercial imperatives both strongly drive control of fugitive greenhouse emissions. This is because leaks at high concentration would represent a safety hazard and a loss of products that could otherwise be sold.

(6) See question (5).

*394 HEALTH—KAVA IN NEW SOUTH WALES—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) Since 26 March 2011, has the Department of Aboriginal Affairs expressed any concerns about the misuse of kava in New South Wales?

(2) Does the Government have any plans to restrict the use of kava in New South Wales?(3) What is the Department of Aboriginal Affairs' response to calls for kava to replace alcohol in some

communities?

Answer— This matter should be referred to the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs (Dominello) for a response.

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*396 AGEING—ACCOMODATION BONDS AND PRUDENTIAL ISSUES—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Ageing, and Minister for Disability Services—

(1) Since 26 March 2011, has the Minister for Ageing received any complaints or representations from families about aged care providers in New South Wales and accommodation bonds?

(2) Since 26 March 2011, have any matters been referred to the NSW Police Force or the Minister for Fair Trading?

Answer— (1) The Minister has not received any complaints in relation to aged care accommodation bonds.(2) N⁄A

*400 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—ASBESTOS AND POLICE STATIONS OR PROPERTIES—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) What is the NSW Police Force doing about the 460 police stations and properties found to have asbestos or lead paint, as reported this month?

(2) How many police officers and other staff would come into daily contact with these contaminated properties?

(3)(a) What is the timetable to remove asbestos from the 460 police stations and properties affected?(b) Please provide a full list of the 460 police stations and properties affected.

Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me that work is underway to remediate sites that may be subject of low level risk from hazardous materials. A significant amount of work has already been undertaken at a number of sites. A health and safety plan has also been developed to outline the support and follow-up available for any affected officer or staff member.

*403 ROADS AND PORTS—KIRKWOOD ROAD—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Roads and Ports—

(1) Does the Government intend to extend Kirkwood Road in South Tweed to alleviate traffic flow on Minjungbal Drive?

(2) How many cars travel on Kirkwood Road each day?(3) How many cars travel on Minjungbal Drive every day?(4)

(a) Since 26 March, 2011, how many accidents have occurred on Kirkwood Road?(b) How many of these accidents have been determined to have been related to congestion?

(5)(a) Since 26 March, 2011, how many accidents have occurred on Minjungbal Drive?(b) How many of these accidents have been determined to be related to congestion?

(6)(a) How much is the extension currently estimated to cost?(b) How much was the extension first estimated to cost?(c) How much of this cost will be provided by the New South Wales Government?

Answer— I am advised:(1) Kirkwood Road is being extended to provide an additional route for access between the Pacific

Highway and Minjungbal Drive at South Tweed Heads.(2) The review of environmental factors prepared by Tweed Shire Council showed that an average of

2,115 vehicles used Kirkwood Road west of Minjungbal Drive each day in 2009. When connected to


the Pacific Highway and Fraser Drive, an average of around 7,000 vehicles per day are expected to use Kirkwood Road in 2015.

(3) RTA traffic counts have shown that an average of 27,667 vehicles per day used Minjungbal Drive, south of Kirkwood Road, in 2007.

(4)(a) The RTA has only a limited record of crashes since March 2011, as most police reports have not

yet been processed. There are currently no crashes on the RTA's records on Kirkwood Road for this time period.

(b) This information is not available at this time. Refer to answer 4(a) above.

(5)(a) The RTA has only a limited record of crashes since March 2011, as most police reports have not

yet been processed. There is currently one crash, in May 2011, on the RTA's records.(b) This information is not available at this time. Refer to answer 5(a) above.

(6)(a) The first stage for the extension of Kirkwood Road and connection to the Pacific Highway is

currently estimated by Tweed Shire Council to cost up to $13.5 million.(b) The preliminary estimate for the initial stage, as advised by Tweed Shire Council in June 2010,

was $10.9 million.(c) The RTA has advised Tweed Shire Council that it would contribute in the order of $4 to $5

million, subject to final agreement.

*407 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—CLUB 209—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) Since 26 March 2011, how many times have police been called to the Club 209 in Campbelltown? (2) How many assaults have occurred near or at the Club 209 Campbelltown since 26 March 2011? (3) How many robberies have occurred near or at the Club 209 Campbelltown since 26 March 2011?

Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me:(1) The Campbelltown Local Area Command has no record of police being called to Club 209 between

26 March 2011 and 16 August 2011.(2) Records indicate that 15 assaults occurred between 26 March 2011 and 14 August 2011 within 50

metres of Club 209.(3) There are no records of robberies on the club premises since 26 March 2011. Two robberies are

recorded as having occurred at nearby commercial premises since that date.

*409 AGEING—AGED CARE ACCOMMODATION BONDS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Ageing, and Minister for Disability Services—

(1)(a) Since 26 March 2011, has the Minister for Ageing held any meetings with the Aged Care

Association of Australia; Aged and Community Services NSW, Aged and Community Services Australia, the Aged Care Industry Council or other aged care associations and industry bodies for New South Wales or Australia?

(b) If so, when and where did those meetings occur?

(2)(a) Has the Minister received any representations from those or other organisations supporting

accommodation bonds in high care?(b) If so, what was the Government's response to accommodation bonds in high care?

(3) What is the Government's position on accommodation bonds in high care?

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Answer— The Australian Government is responsible for policy and operational matters with respect to residential aged care services and accommodation bonds.

*413 FAIR TRADING—ONLINE PURCHASE COMPLAINTS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Fair Trading—

(1) Since 26 March 2011, how many complaints has the Department of Fair Trading received from the community about internet and online purchases?

(2) What are the top five complaints by category?(3) What is the Government doing to protect consumers from internet rip-offs?(4) Since 26 March 2011, how many farmers have been duped into purchasing cheap online fertiliser

from China?(5) According to the Department of Fair Trading, what are the top ten online rip-off schemes?(6) Since 26 March 2011, has the Department of Fair Trading referred any matters involving online

purchases to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission?(7) Does the Government support a call for mandatory Australian product standards to be enforced on

overseas online retailers by Australian regulators?

Answer— I am advised that:(1) Since 26 March 2011, NSW Fair Trading has received a total of 1,511 complaints where

the method of sale was online.(2)

• The most common types of online purchases complained about are: (i) general household consumer goods;(ii) travel and tourism services;(iii) discount voucher and coupons;(iv) computer and communication goods and equipment; and(v) entertainment.(i) general household consumer goods;(ii) travel and tourism services;(iii) discount voucher and coupons;(iv) computer and communication goods and equipment; and(v) entertainment.

• The most common practices or issues complained about are: (i) non or partial supply;(ii) refunds;(iii) defective goods;(iv) unsatisfactory quality of goods; and(v) delays in supply.(i) non or partial supply;(ii) refunds;(iii) defective goods;(iv) unsatisfactory quality of goods; and(v) delays in supply.

(3) Consumers who purchase online are protected under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) which applies to all internet and online selling which has a connection with Australia. Fair Trading can enforce the ACL, along with other Commonwealth, State and Territory regulators. Using the ACL, the NSW Government alerts consumers about 'internet rip-offs', takes complaints from consumers about unsatisfactory purchases of goods and services, investigates alleged breaches of the ACL, undertakes compliance operations targeting known and emerging markets, shares information with other ACL regulators to


assist national education and compliance activities, and takes enforcement action against traders suspected of having breached the ACL. In addition, Fair Trading raises consumer awareness through community education and community and regional access programs as well as proactive media campaigns.

(4) Since 26 March 2011 there have been no complaints recorded in relation to the online purchase of fertiliser.

(5) Fair Trading is aware of a variety of internet based scams that target consumers and businesses. Examples include offers of money and refunds under the guises of Nigerian funds transfers; Australian Tax Office refunds; banks purporting to seek updated personal details; computer virus technicians who seek personal information; and ebay sellers who seek up front deposits or international funds transfers for products that do not exist. Internet scams change frequently, and often originate from overseas.

(6) Along with all Australian State and Territory consumer agencies, Fair Trading routinely refers consumers who believe that they have been the subject of an online scam to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's Scamwatch website.

(7) Under the Australian Consumer Law, the Commonwealth Government is responsible for imposing mandatory product safety and information standards on consumer products and services. The enforcement and administration of the ACL is shared between the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and State and Territory regulators including Fair Trading. There has been increased monitoring and surveillance activity with regard to imported goods and enforcement action taken for breaches of product safety laws by online traders.

*415 ENVIRONMENT—SINGLETON BATS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

(1) Since 26 March 2011, what steps has the Government taken to remove or control the fruit bat colony at Burdekin Park in the Singleton Shire Council area?

(2) Is the Government aware of concerns expressed by the Singleton Mayor about the possible spread of the Hendra virus due to the fruit bat colony?

(3) Since 26 March 2011, how much has the Government spent on the Burdekin Park fruit bat colony?(4) How many horse stud farms are within flying distance, being 50 kilometres, of the fruit bat colony?

Answer— I am advised as follows:(1) Since 26 March 2011, I have met with the Member for the Upper Hunter, the Hon George Souris MP,

and the Mayor of Singleton Council, Cr Sue Moore, to inspect Burdekin Park and to discuss options for the management of the flying-fox colony on site. As an outcome of this meeting, I have written to my Australian Government counterpart, the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, the Hon Tony Burke MP, asking that he consider the development of a coordinated and comprehensive approach to the management of the Grey-headed Flying-fox, including the issue of dual approvals for actions taken under NSW and Commonwealth legislation. The Office of Environment and Heritage has not received any request for approval to relocate or otherwise control the flying-foxes at Burdekin Park.

(2) The NSW Government is aware of the Singleton community's concerns regarding the Hendra virus. There have been no reported cases of Hendra virus in the Hunter Valley this year. However, on 27 July 2011, the NSW Premier committed $3 million towards research to understand how the infection is maintained in flying-fox populations and the factors that are associated with the spread of the virus to horses.

(3) In June this year, the Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority approved an investment of $26,090 during 2011⁄2012 for Singleton Council to complete riverbank vegetation rehabilitation works at Clysedale Reserve near Singleton. This project will include the planting of native species which are known to provide suitable habitat and food sources for the Grey-headed Flying-fox. The establishment of suitable alternative habitat may be of benefit to any future proposal to relocate the Burdekin Park colony.

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(4) This is a matter for the Minister for Primary Industries, the Hon Katrina Hodgkinson MP.

*416 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—KAVA USE IN NEW SOUTH WALES—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) Since 26 March 2011, has the NSW Police Force expressed any concerns about the misuse of kava in New South Wales?

(2) Since 26 March 2011, have there been reports of misuse of kava in New South Wales?(3) Does the Government have any plans to restrict the use of kava in New South Wales?(4)

(a) Since 26 March 2011, has the NSW Police Force discovered or encounter any illegal activity involving kava such as import, distribution or misuse?

(b) If so, where and when?

(5) What is the NSW Police Force's response to calls for kava to replace alcohol in some communities?

Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me:(1) None of the relevant Commands consulted are aware of such concerns having been expressed since

26 March 2011.(2) A search of the COPS system has revealed no records of such incidents in the nominated timeframe.(3) Kava is a restricted substance in NSW and is listed as a Schedule 4 drug under the Poisons and

Therapeutic Goods Act.(4) On 10 August 2011, the NSW Police Force seized 200 kgs of kava in Bourke.(5) Kava is a mood altering substance which, when used outside of its cultural context, has the potential

for misuse. Police would prefer to see the demand for alcohol reduced rather than simply replacing it with another substance which may have negative health and social ramifications.

*417 TOURISM MAJOR EVENTS HOSPITALITY AND RACING—WOLLONDILLY TOURISM—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 Tourism Major Events Hospitality and Racing, and Minister for the Arts—

(1) Since 26 March 2011, how has the Government helped promote and reinvigorate tourism and business in the Wollondilly area, particularly around Picton?

(2)(a) Has the Government received any applications or calls for assistance from Wollondilly Tourist

Park?(b) If so, what does it intend to do?

(3) Has the Government received any reports or submissions regarding the possibility of developing a tourist park in Picton?

(4)(a) Does the Government have any data or research on tourism in Wollondilly?(b) If so, how many tourists visit Wollondilly each year?

(5) Has the Government had any contact with Wollondilly Council in regards to the development of a tourist park in Picton?

Answer— (1) Destination NSW featured Mowbray Park Farm and Trainworks as part of the Sydney Winter

Campaign in the Sunday Magazine on 3 July 2011; this was also supported by digital and online content.


Mowbray Park Farm attended Sydney Product Showcase at Destination NSW on 19 July 2011. Destination NSW undertook a site inspection of Mowbray Park Farm, the Trainworks and The Rail and Transport Museum on 28th July 2011. Destination NSW also received application for funding of the Picton Harvest Festival under the Events Stream of the Sydney Tourism Precinct Funding Program and funding is being considered to market this event.

(2) I am advised that Destination NSW has no record of being asked to assist a Tourist Park in the Wollondilly area.

(3) I am advised that Destination NSW has no record of being advised about the development of a Tourist Park in the Picton area.

(4) The Tourism Research Australia, National Visitor Survey average annual estimates (based on 5 years ending December 2010) shows that Wollondilly local government area had 51,400 domestic overnight visitors and 292,000 day visitors. Note that all data are estimates subject to sample survey error other limitations.

(5) Destination NSW met with Wollondilly Shire Council on 28 July at Wollondilly Council Offices.


419 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—FIREARMS OWNERSHIP STATISTICS—Mr Shoebridge to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

422 JUSTICE—JUVENILE CRIME INVOLVING FIREARMS—Mr Shoebridge to ask 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—

426 PREMIER—ADELONG FALLS CREEK WALK REHABILITATION FUNDING—Mr Veitch to ask 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—

*435 HEALTH—ASSAULTS ON NURSES—Mr Donnelly 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) For the period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011, how many registered nurses in public hospitals were

physically assaulted by patients?(b) At which hospitals did these assaults occur?

(2)(a) For the period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011, how many registered nurses in public hospitals were

physically assaulted by a person visiting a hospital patient?(b) At which hospitals did these assaults occur?

Answer— I am advised that:Data on the number of assaults that occur on hospital premises can be requested from the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, via email, by members of the public free of charge. The email address is: [email protected].

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*436 HEALTH—SEXUAL HARASSMENT INCIDENTS—Mr Donnelly 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) For the period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011, how many reported cases were there in public

hospitals of sexual harassment involving a patient sexually harassing a registered nurse?(b) At which hospitals did these incidents of harassment occur?

(2)(a) For the period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011, how many reported cases were there in public

hospitals of sexual harassment involving a person visiting a hospital patient sexually harassing a registered nurse?

(b) At which hospitals did these incidents of harassment occur?

Answer— I am advised that:Criminal incidents on hospital premises are captured in data maintained by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research. The Bureau's statistics do not differentiate between categories of assaults.Data can be requested from the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, via email, by members of the public free of charge. The email address is: [email protected].

*437 ENVIRONMENT—THREATENED AND VULNERABLE SPECIES FUNDING—Ms Faehrmann asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

(1) How much has been spent by the Government on recovery plans for threatened or vulnerable species in the following financial years: (a) 2007⁄08?(b) 2008⁄09?(c) 2009⁄10?(d) 2010⁄11?(e) 2011⁄12 to date?

(2) How much has been spent by the Government on any other aspect of biodiversity promotion for threatened or vulnerable species, including Threatened Species Abatement Plans, PAS, Threatened Species units and their activities, and excluding recovery plans, in the following financial years: (a) 2007⁄08?(b) 2008⁄09?(c) 2009⁄10?(d) 2010⁄11?(e) 2011⁄12 to date?

Answer— I am advised as follows:Most threatened species programs are integrated into broader landscape, pest and weed, river and wetland, estuaries and marine programs. These programs are delivered by OEH across approximately 7 million hectares of res0erve estate, as well as in collaboration with a range of stakeholders across all other land tenures in NSW. The complexity and variety of programs across the NSW Government that address impacts on threatened species does not enable separate reporting on expenditure.

438 HEALTH—DEMENTIA PATIENT SAFETY IN HOSPITALS—Mr Secord to ask 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—


*439 AGEING—AGED CARE RESIDENT SAFETY—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Ageing, and Minister for Disability Services—

(1)(a) Since 26 March 2011, how many elderly residents have gone missing from New South Wales

aged care facilities?(b) How many have been found?(c) From which institutions did they disappear?

(2) What measures does the Government have in place to protect elderly aged care residents suffering from dementia if they inadvertently wander off from government facilities?

(3) Since 26 March 2011, has the Government considered placing small electronic bracelets on elderly aged care residents' wrists or ankles to help locate them if they inadvertently wander off from government and non-government facilities in New South Wales?

(4) Since 26 March 2011, has the Government considered weight sensor mats outside residents' rooms to prevent them from inadvertently wandering off from government and non-government facilities?

Answer— (1) The Australian Government is responsible for policy and operational matters, including quality

standards, in residential aged care services.(2) See answer to question (1) .(3) and (4) The Government believes that a decision to use personal location devices and alerting

devices such as electronic bracelets and weight sensor mats for elderly people with dementia is best made by the person with dementia, their family, carer and the service provider. This collaborative approach ensures that all relevant factors will be taken into consideration including consent, constraint and confidentiality.

440 TRADE AND INVESTMENT—ARGYLE ST, CAMDEN—Mr Secord to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services—

442 TRADE AND INVESTMENT—QUEEN ST, CAMPBELLTOWN—Mr Secord to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services—

445 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—NATIONAL LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION SCHEME—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

446 REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES—REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS—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—


448 REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES, TRADE AND INVESTMENT—GRANTS TO NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES—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—

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*449 HEALTH, MEDICAL RESEARCH—GRANTS TO NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES—Mr Veitch 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) Regarding all grants to non-government organisations and local government bodies within all of the Minister's portfolio areas for the 2010⁄2011 financial year: (a) What are the names of all organisations in receipt of funding?(b) What was the total amount of funding received by each organisation, including goods and

services tax?(c) On what date was the funding advanced?(d) What was the purpose for each grant or funding advance?(e)

(i) Was any funding withheld or returned?(ii) If so, what were the reasons for withholding or requiring the funding to be returned?

Answer— Each year the Department of Health reports grants made to Non-Government Organisations under the NSW Health NGO Program in the Department of Health Annual Report.Other funding grants that are made by the Department of Health to non-NGO's are also reported each year in the Department's Annual Report.Grants made under the health portfolio are currently subject to a review.

451 HUNTER, POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—GRANTS TO NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

454 TRANSPORT—GRANTS TO NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

*455 TREASURER—GRANTS TO NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Treasurer—




Answer— Information on grants will be available in the annual report.

*456 FINANCE AND SERVICES, ILLAWARRA—GRANTS TO NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—

(1) Regarding all grants to non-government organisations and local government bodies within all of the Minister's portfolio areas for the 2010⁄2011 financial year:


(a) What are the names of all organisations in receipt of funding?(b) What was the total amount of funding received by each organisation, including goods and



Answer— (1) to (5) Information on grant programs is contained within the relevant annual reports in accordance

with the requirements of the Annual Reports (Departments) Regulation 2010 and the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Regulation 2010.

*458 AGEING, DISABILITY SERVICES—GRANTS TO NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Ageing, and Minister for Disability Services—




Answer— Information on organisations who receive funding from the Department of Family and Community Services is published in the Department's Annual Report which is available at www.facs.nsw.gov.au. The Department funds around 2500 organisations each year. The 2010/11 annual report is currently being collated.

459 ATTORNEY GENERAL, JUSTICE—GRANTS TO NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES—Mr Veitch to ask 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—

*462 FAIR TRADING—GRANTS TO NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Fair Trading—




Answer—

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I am advised that:NSW Fair Trading provides funding to a range of community and industry grants programs. Details of the organisations, funding amounts and purpose of funding are outlined in the attached report.Funding payments were made on 1 July 2010 and 1 March 2011 under the community programs and by instalments for industry programs based on satisfactory reporting on these projects.Funds were returned by Norwest LINCS Inc (Norwest) following an audit in relation to possible misuse of NSW Fair Trading funding. Based on the audit findings, Norwest agreed to return $108,258 in funding to Fair Trading.

Program Name Annual Funding (2010⁄11)

GST Total funding including GST

Purpose of Program

10% GSTNo Interest Loans Scheme (NILS)

$1,761,018.68 $176,101.87 $1,937,120.54 Provides funding for salary and on-costs for community workers involved in the No Interest Loans Scheme which provides financial assistance to low income earners unable to access affordable commercial credit to buy essential household items.

Financial Counselling Services Program (CCP)

$4,046,924.04 $404,692.40 $4,451,616.44 Assist consumers in financial hardship to learn to successfully manage their financial affairs. Grants assists in the conduct of legal casework, taining of financial counsellors, public education and delivery of services by accredited counsellors.

Financial Counselling Services Program (FCTF)

$1,420,060.04 $142,006.00 $1,562,066.05

Tenants Advice and Advocacy Program

$8,637,629.04 $863,762.90 $9,501,391.94 Provide advice to tenants on their tenancy rights and responsibilities. Provide dispute resolution and advocacy on behalf of tenants. Assist tenants in the preparation and representation of matters before the Consumer Trader and Tenancy Tribunal. Conduct community education.


The Aged-Care Rights Service (TARS)

$397,059.38 $39,705.94 $436,765.31 Provide advocacy, information and education services for older residents in retirement villages, nursing homes, hostels and obarding hourses.

Home Building Advocacy Service (HoBAS)

$220,375.00 $22,037.50 $242,412.50 Funding of Macquarie Legal Centre to assist consumers to resolve residential building disputes in a cost effective manner. The program targets consumers who have complex and⁄or ongoing dispute with a building contractor despite prior involvement by NSW Fair Trading.

Building Contractor Advisory Service (BCAS)

$80,000.00 $8,000.00 $88,000.00 Assist licensed building contractors by providing free business management and insolvency advice and information where contractors do not have access to similar assistance through an industry association.

Property Services Grants Program (PSGP)

$215,000.00 $21,500.00 $236,500.00 Provides loans for educational, training and research programs to raise consumer awareness and industry standards.

Home Building Grants Program (HBGP)

$233,800.00 $23,380.00 $257,180.00 Funds educational, research and other programs which raise consumeer awareness and industry standards.

Motor Vehicle Industry Grants Program (MVIGP)

$98,700.00 $9,870.00 $108,570.00 Provides funding to eligible organsiations for education, research and othe rprograms or porjects that will assist inmaintianing skilled tradespoeple, improve industry standards and raise awarenesss with a view to providing better protection for consumers.

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Co-operative Development Grants Program (Co-Ops)

$31,000.00 $3,100.00 $34,100.00 Provides ad hoc funding to conduct research, provide education and conduct feasibility studies to assist in maintaining a viable and economical co-operative sector throughout NSW.

Rental Bond Board Grants Program (RBB)

$400,000.00 $40,000.00 $440,000.00 Provides ad hoc grants or loans to organisations that provide rsidential rental accommodation, or conduct research into the relationship of landlords and tenanats. Funding is also provided for the establishment and administration of rental advisory services.

Grand Totals $17,541,566.17 $1,754,156.62 $19,295,722.78

*463 ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE—GRANTS TO NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—




Answer— I am advised as follows:(1) to (5) Relevant information will be available in the Department of Premier and Cabinet annual

report, the Environmental Trust annual report, and the Climate Change Fund annual report. Details of NSW Heritage Granst for 2010⁄11 will be available at www.heritage.nsw.gov.au from Monday 12 September 2011.

*464 ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS, CITIZENSHIP AND COMMUNITIES—GRANTS TO NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Citizenship and Communities, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—


services tax?


(c) On what date was the funding advanced?(d) What was the purpose for each grant or funding advance?(e)


Answer— Information on 2011⁄12 grants from the Citizenship and Communities portfolio and the Aboriginal Affairs portfolio will be available in the forthcoming Annual Reports of the Department of Education and Communities and the Community Relations Commission.

*465 SPORT AND RECREATION—GRANTS TO NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Sport and Recreation—




Answer— The Department of Education and Communities publishes information on funds granted to non-government community organisations in its Annual Report. The Department's 2011 Annual Report will be published in May 2012.

466 WESTERN NEW SOUTH WALES—GRANTS TO NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Healthy Lifestyles, and Minister for Western New South Wales—

*467 RESOURCES AND ENERGY, SPECIAL MINISTER OF STATE—GRANTS TO NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast—




Answer—

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NSW Government agencies provide grants to local government councils and a range of non-government, non-profit organisations for the purpose of providing a service to the community or to undertake a project of benefit to the community.Grants administration in New South Wales occurs within the legal and regulatory framework under which the NSW Government operates.All Government Departments and authorities are required to publish details of grants made to non-government organisations in their annual report. The requirements are set out in Premier's Memorandum 91-34.This policy has not changed since the change of Government.

*468 CENTRAL COAST—GRANTS TO NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES—Mr Veitch asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast—




Answer— NSW Government agencies provide grants to local government councils and a range of non-government, non-profit organisations for the purpose of providing a service to the community or to undertake a project of benefit to the community.Grants administration in New South Wales occurs within the legal and regulatory framework under which the NSW Government operates.All Government Departments and authorities are required to publish details of grants made to non-government organisations in their annual report. The requirements are set out in Premier's Memorandum 91-34.This policy has not changed since the change of Government.

*469 HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, MENTAL HEALTH—GRANTS TO NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES—Mr Veitch 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—




Answer—


Each year the Department of Health reports grants made to Non-Government Organisations under the NSW Health NGO Program in the Department of Health Annual Report.Other funding grants that are made by the Department of Health to non-NGOs are also reported each year in the Department's Annual Report.Grants made under the health portfolio are currently subject to a review.

*472 HEALTH—WORKPLACE BULLYING—Mr Donnelly 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—

In the period 3 April 2011 to 11 August 2011 how many cases of formal counselling have been initiated involving claims of workplace bullying between staff members employed in the Minister for Health's office?

Answer— None.

*475 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES—WORKPLACE BULLYING—Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

In the period 3 April 2011 to 11 August 2011 how many cases of formal counselling have been initiated involving claims of workplace bullying between staff members employed in the Minister for Family and Community Service's office?

Answer— None

*478 ENVIRONMENT—GLENFIELD SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT WORKS—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

(1) Since 26 March 2011, how many trees has Sydney Water removed on the western side of Appin Road, in an area known to be a koala crossing, to make way for the Glenfield sewage treatment plant?

(2) Since 26 March 2011, has the Minister for the Environment received any complaints about the destruction of wildlife corridors in the Macarthur region?

(3) Since 26 March 2011, have there been any reports of koalas being killed or injured on Appin Road due to Sydney Water's work disturbing their crossing?

Answer— I am advised as follows:(1) This matter falls within the portfolio responsibilities of the Minister for Primary Industries. As such,

the question should be referred to the Hon Katrina Hodgkinson MP.(2) No.(3) The Office of Environment and Heritage is not aware of any reports of koala injury or death in this

area.

*479 ENVIRONMENT—NEW SOUTH WALES KOALA POPULATION—Mr Secord asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

(1) How many koala colonies are there in New South Wales?(2) Since 26 March 2011, how much has the Government spent on koala protection and preservation in

New South Wales?(3) Is the Government reviewing the current laws as they relate to the display, holding or cuddling of

koalas involving tourists?

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(4) Since 26 March 2011, has anyone been prosecuted for violating New South Wales' koala holding laws?

(5) Since 26 March 2011, how many reports of dogs killing koalas have been reported in New South Wales?

(6) Since 26 March 2011, how many reports of koalas being killed by hunters have been reported in New South Wales?

(7)(a) Since 26 March 2011, has the Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens koala colony in the Great Lakes

local government area increased or decreased in size?(b) If so, by how much?

(8)(a) Since 26 March 2011, has the Wedderburn koala colony in the Dharawal Nature Reserve in

southwest Sydney increased or decreased in size?(b) If so, by how much?

(9)(a) Since 26 March 2011, has the Pittwater koala colony in the Warringah local government area

increased or dereased in size?(b) If so, by how much?

(10)(a) Since 26 March 2011, has the Pilliga koala colony in the Pilliga Nature Reserve increased or

decreased in size?(b) If so, by how much?

(11)(a) Since 26 March 2011, have the several reserves in the Brigalow Belt South area increased or

decreased in size?(b) If so, by how much?

(12)(a) Since 26 March 2011, has the Port Stephens koala colony in the Tilligery State Conservation

Area increased or decreased in size?(b) If so, by how much?

(13)(a) Since 26 March 2011, has the Dorrigo koala colony in the New England National Park

increased or decreased in size?(b) If so, by how much?

Answer— I am advised as follows:(1) Koalas occur in the eastern third of NSW, with the main populations being on the North Coast.

Koalas occur to a limited extent in the north west, particularly Gunnedah and the Liverpool Plains, and there is a scattering along some western rivers. Koalas do not live in colonies and are solitary animals except for mother and young.

(2) Some koala conservation activities are conducted as part of the Office of Environment and Heritage's (OEH) management of national parks and therefore are not separately costed. It is estimated that at least $200,000 of OEH staff time has been allocated to koala conservation activities since 26 March 2011. In addition, since 26 March 2011, $40,000 has been provided to Byron Shire Council to assist in koala surveys and habitat mapping.

(3) and (4) These questions should be referred to the Minister for Primary Industries.(5) and (6) OEH has not received any reports of koalas being killed by dogs or harmed by hunters within any NSW national parks or reserves since 26 March 2011.(7) to (13) OEH has not undertaken any counts of koalas in the listed locations since 26 March 2011.


480 PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE—YASS DAM PROJECT—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW—

481 REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES—YASS DAM PROJECT—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—

483 RESOURCES AND ENERGY—COAL SEAM GAS ROYALTIES—Mr Buckingham to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast—

*484 RESOURCES AND ENERGY—COAL SEAM GAS PRODUCTION WELLS—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) How many coal seam gas production wells are in operation in New South Wales as part of coal mining operations?

(2)(a) Which mines are the wells located at?(b) How many producing wells are at each mine?(c) What is the end use of the gas produced?

Answer— There are no coal seam gas production wells in operation in New South Wales as part of coal mining operations. There are coal seam gas drainage wells in operation at several underground coal mines as part of mine safety and explosion risk mitigation measures. Where approved, this gas may be used for electricity production.

485 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—FIREARMS USAGE STATISTICS—Mr Shoebridge to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

487 RESOURCES AND ENERGY—UNDERGROUND COAL FIRES—Mr Buckingham to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast—


489 ROADS AND PORTS—UNITED NATIONS ROAD SAFETY COLLABORATION—Mr Secord to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

490 PREMIER—RECORD MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL—Mr Secord to ask 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—

491 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—LEAKING ROOF MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

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*492 HEALTH—LEAKING ROOF MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS—Mr Donnelly 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) As at 12 August 2011 how many ambulance stations have submitted requests to have maintenance or repair work done on leaking roofs?

(2) As at 12 August 2011 which ambulance stations have submitted requests to have maintenance or repair work done on leaking roofs?

Answer— The Minister for Health has advised:(1) and (2) The majority of work falling into the requested category of the Member's question would be

under $10,000 per job. The Ambulance Service asset management system does not capture minor maintenance and repairs for ambulance stations under $10,000. The Ambulance Service has an internal process to undertake maintenance and repairs in Sydney metropolitan facilities by either internal maintenance staff or external service providers for specialist works. Requests for minor maintenance and repairs for regional stations are managed by staff in the relevant Sector office.

*493 HEALTH—WATER HEATING SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS—Mr Donnelly 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) As at 12 August 2011 how many ambulance stations have submitted requests to have maintenance or repair work done on broken or malfunctioning water heating systems?

(2) As at 12 August 2011 which ambulance stations have submitted requests to have maintenance or repair work done on broken or malfunctioning water heating systems?



494 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—WATER HEATING SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

495 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—TOILET SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

*496 HEALTH—TOILET SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS—Mr Donnelly 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) As at 12 August 2011 how many ambulance stations have submitted requests to have maintenance or repair work done on broken or malfunctioning toilet systems?

(2) As at 12 August 2011 which ambulance stations have submitted requests to have maintenance or repair work done on broken or malfunctioning toilet systems?


under $10,000 per job. The Ambulance Service asset management system does not capture minor


maintenance and repairs for ambulance stations under $10,000. The Ambulance Service has an internal process to undertake maintenance and repairs in Sydney metropolitan facilities by either internal maintenance staff or external service providers for specialist works. Requests for minor maintenance and repairs for regional stations are managed by staff in the relevant Sector office.

*497 HEALTH—RISING DAMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS—Mr Donnelly 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) As at 12 August 2011 how many ambulance stations have submitted requests to have maintenance or repair work done on rising damp?

(2) As at 12 August 2011 which ambulance stations have submitted requests to have maintenance or repair work done on rising damp?



498 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—RISING DAMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

499 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—ELECTRICAL WIRING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

*500 HEALTH—ELECTRICAL WIRING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS—Mr Donnelly 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) As at 12 August 2011 how many ambulance stations have submitted requests to have maintenance or repair work done on electrical wiring?

(2) As at 12 August 2011 which ambulance stations have submitted requests to have maintenance or repair work done on electrical wiring?



*501 HEALTH—FENCE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS—Mr Donnelly 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) As at 12 August 2011 how many ambulance stations have submitted requests to have maintenance or repair work done on broken or damaged fences?

(2) As at 12 August 2011 which ambulance stations have submitted requests to have maintenance or repair work done on broken or damaged fences?

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502 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—FENCE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

503 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

*504 HEALTH—AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS—Mr Donnelly 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) As at 12 August 2011 how many ambulance stations have submitted requests to have maintenance or repair work done on leaking air conditioners?

(2) As at 12 August 2011 which ambulance stations have submitted requests to have maintenance or repair work done on leaking air conditioners?



*505 HEALTH—CRACKED WALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS—Mr Donnelly 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) As at 12 August 2011 how many ambulance stations have submitted requests to have maintenance or repair work done on cracked walls, either internal or external?

(2) As at 12 August 2011 which ambulance stations have submitted requests to have maintenance or repair work done on cracked walls, either internal or external?



506 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—CRACKED WALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—


507 TOURISM MAJOR EVENTS HOSPITALITY AND RACING—TOURISM INCENTIVES—Mr Whan to ask 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—

508 PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE—DUTIES OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY—Mr Whan to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW—

513 ATTORNEY GENERAL—DUTIES OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY—Mr Whan to ask 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—

*516 HEALTH—DUTIES OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY—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 Health, and Minister for Medical Research—

(1) How many portfolio related events has the Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health, the Honourable Melinda Pavey MLC, attended on your behalf?

(2) How many constituent related letters has the Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health, the Honourable Melinda Pavey MLC, signed on your behalf?

(3) How many portfolio related meetings has Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health, the Honourable Melinda Pavey MLC, attended on your behalf?

(4)(a) Has the Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health undertaken any overseas or interstate

travel on your behalf?(b) If so, what are the details of each trip?

Answer— I am advised that:Parliamentary Secretaries provide assistance to the Premier and other Ministers, including signing correspondence; receiving deputations; undertaking special tasks; officiating at functions; and relieving the Premier and Ministers of some of their duties. The duties to be performed are those allocated by the Minister, or which have the Minister's endorsement.

517 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—DUTIES OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY—Mr Whan to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

518 TRADE AND INVESTMENT—DUTIES OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY—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—

519 TRADE AND INVESTMENT—DUTIES OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY—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—

*520 HEALTH—HOSPITAL STAFFING LEVELS—Ms Voltz 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 Government reduced staffing levels in New South Wales hospitals since 26 March

2011?

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(b) If so, how many positions have been made redundant across New South Wales?

(2) Does the Government plan to reduce staffing levels in New South Wales hospitals in the next twelve months?

(3) Which departments in Stockton Hospital have had staffing level reductions?

Answer— (1) and (2) No. The Government is committed to enhancing the provision of front line health services.

This commitment has been further demonstrated through significant frontline workforce investments announced in the NSW State Budget. (3) 'Stockton Hospital' is not a NSW Health facility. It is now known as the Stockton Centre and is managed by the Department of Ageing, Disabilities and Home Care.

521 HEALTH—IN-HOSPITAL INFECTION RATES—Ms Voltz to ask 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—

*522 RESOURCES AND ENERGY—SOLAR AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SUMMIT—Dr Kaye 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) Regarding the NSW Solar and Renewable Energy Summit held on 1 July 2011: (a) Did the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology

Organisation, Dr Adrian (Adi) Paterson address the summit?(b) If so,

(i) Was Dr Paterson a key note speaker?(ii) In his presentation to the Summit, did Dr Paterson make reference to nuclear power as a

source of energy that should be considered in Australia?(iii) Did Dr Paterson make reference to modular nuclear power stations?(iv) Did Dr Paterson suggest that these could positioned in remote areas?(v) Why was Dr Paterson invited to address the summit?(vi) What specific qualifications or experience did he have in the matters before the summit?

(c) Who were the other speakers?(d)

(i) Did any other invited speaker make reference to nuclear power?(ii) If so, who and what did they say?

Answer— (1)

(a) Yes.(b)

(i) Yes.(ii) to (vi) Dr Paterson's presentation is available at

www.dtiris.nsw.gov.au⁄energy⁄sustainable⁄nsw-solar-and-renewable-energy-summit.(c) The full agenda is available at www.dtiris.nsw.gov.au⁄energy⁄sustainable⁄nsw-solar-and-

renewable-energy-summit.(d)

(i) and (ii) Presentations are available at www.dtiris.nsw.gov.au⁄energy⁄sustainable⁄nsw-solar-and-renewable-energy-summit

523 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—POLICE FIREARM USE STATISTICS—Mr Shoebridge to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—


*525 WOMEN—WOMEN'S ADVISORY BODIES—Ms Cotsis asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

(1) Has the NSW Premier's Expert Advisory Council on Women met since 27 March 2011?(2) Has the Premier's Council on Preventing Violence Against Women met since 27 March 2011?

Answer— (1) The Premier's Expert Advisory Council on Women will meet in the near future.(2) The Premier's Council for Preventing Violence Against Women met on 29 August 2011.

*526 LOCAL GOVERNMENT—COUNCIL AMALGAMATIONS—Ms Cotsis asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Local Government, and Minister for the North Coast—

(1) Further to the Minister for Local Government's response to the question without notice asked in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, 4 August 2011 entitled "Council Amalgamantions": (a) What financial assistance will the Government provide if councils opt to amalgamate

voluntarily?(b) Will the Government provide funding to assist with the displacement of employees?

Answer— I provide the following details in response to your questions:(1)

(a) In the event that I am approached by two or more local councils seeking to amalgamate, and those councils put forward a proposal for assistance, that proposal will be considered on its merits.

(b) The responsibility for council employees rests with the relevant council that employs them.

*527 WOMEN—NSW WOMEN'S PLAN—Ms Cotsis asked the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

(1) What action is the Government taking to implement the Strategic Directions and Future Outcomes of the NSW Women's Plan?

(2) What action is the Government taking in relation to the following Future Outcomes under the Plan: (a) Promoting the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977?(b) Providing the Women's Information and Referral Service Helpline?(c) Supporting women's participation in a range of occupations, including by implementing

initiatives such as Railcorp's Women in Rail apprenticeships, the Women in Business program and raising awareness of occupation options for young women?

(d) Implementing the Making the Public Sector Work Better for Women plan?(e) Increasing women's representation in senior positions in the public sector from 28 per cent to 35

per cent?

(3)(a) Will the Government provide additional funding to promote awareness of the Women's

Information and Referral Service Helpline?(b) Will the Government extend the Helpline's hours of operation so it is available on weekends and

outside the hours of 9am to 5pm?

(4) What action is the Government taking in relation to the Future Outcome under the NSW Women's Plan of supporting women's participation in a range of occupations, in particular to increasing awareness of engineering as a career for young women?

(5) Does the Government plan to maintain funding for the NSW Women in Manufacturing Network and the Women in Trade Support program over the next four years?

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Answer— The NSW Women's Plan explains how Government agencies are supporting women in education, work, and to participate in all areas of public life.The Plan is currently being reviewed to consider alignment with the recently launched NSW 2021.


528 PREMIER—OVERSEAS MINISTERIAL TRAVEL—Mr Whan to ask 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—

530 HEALTH—HOSPITAL STAFFING AT QUEANBEYAN AND YASS HOSPITALS—Mr Whan to ask 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—

531 ROADS AND PORTS—CRANKIES PLAIN BRIDGE—Mr Whan to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

532 ROADS AND PORTS—DRAGON'S TEETH MARKINGS—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—






538 ROADS AND PORTS—SCHOOL ZONE ALERT SYSTEMS—Mr Donnelly to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—







544 RESOURCES AND ENERGY—NSW MINERAL EXPLORATION AND INVESTMENT 2011 CONFERENCE—Mr Buckingham to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast—

545 RESOURCES AND ENERGY—LAND HOLDER COMPENSATION FOR PILLIGA COAL SEAM GAS—Mr Buckingham to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast—

*546 TRANSPORT—EASY ACCESS UPGRADE AT SYDENHAM STATION—Ms Faehrmann asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

(1)(a) What is the estimated completion date for the Sydenham Station 'Easy Access' upgrade?(b) When will the lifts be brought into operation?

(2)(a) Has the estimated completion date for this project changed since the beginning of construction?(b) If so,

(i) What was the previous estimated completion date?(ii) What were the budgetary implications for this change in completion date?

(3)(a) Since the beginning of construction, a newsagent kiosk at the station has been closed, what is

the loss of revenue due to the closure of the kiosk?(b) Has any compensation been paid to the leaseholders of the kiosk?(c) If so, how much?(d) Will compensation increase if the project completion is delayed?


(a) and (b) RailCorp estimates the Easy Access upgrade of Sydenham Station will be completed in December 2013.Lifts are estimated to begin operation in December 2013.

(2)(a) and (b) The completion date for this project has not changed since the beginning of

construction.

(3)(a) to (d) The kiosk closed on 31 March 2011. At the time of the closure, the lessee was paying

RailCorp an annual rent of $49,612. The loss of revenue to date is approximately $20,700.As the lease was terminated in accordance with Clause 22.1 (c) of the lease agreement related to the "Holding Over" provisions, and the termination request was stated in a letter to the tenant dated 13 July 2010, no compensation was due to be paid to the lessee.No amount was paid to the lessee.

*547 TRANSPORT—EASY ACCESS UPGRADE AT NEWTOWN STATION—Ms Faehrmann asked the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

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(1)(a) What is the estimated completion date for the Newtown Station 'Easy Access' upgrade?(b) When will the lifts be brought into operation?

(2)(a) Has the estimated completion date for this project changed since the beginning of construction?(b) If so,

(i) What was the previous estimated completion date?(ii) What were the budgetary implications for this change in completion date?


(a) RailCorp estimates the upgrade of Newtown Station will be completed in December 2012.(b) Lifts are estimated to begin operation in December 2012.

(2)(a) The completion date for this project has not changed since the beginning of construction.(b) Not applicable.

548 ROADS AND PORTS—SNOWY MOUNTAINS HIGHWAY TRUCK SAFETY—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

549 ROADS AND PORTS—SNOWY MOUNTAINS HIGHWAY SAFETY AUDIT AND IMPROVEMENTS—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

550 ROADS AND PORTS—SNOWY MOUNTAINS HIGHWAY HEAVY VEHICLE REST AREA—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

551 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—BLOWERING DAM—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

552 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—FLOOD MITIGATION ROLE OF INLAND DAMS—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

553 ENVIRONMENT—SERRATED TUSSOCK IN KOSCIUSKO NATIONAL PARK—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

555 ARTS—SCREEN NSW FUNDING—Mr Secord to ask 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—

556 ARTS—INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL PARTICIPATION—Mr Secord to ask 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—

557 TRADE AND INVESTMENT—MINTO MALL ASSISTANCE PACKAGE—Mr Secord to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services—


558 PREMIER—MINTO MALL ASSISTANCE PACKAGE—Mr Secord to ask 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—

559 SMALL BUSINESS—MINTO MALL ASSISTANCE PACKAGE—Mr Secord to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

560 PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE—MINTO MALL ASSISTANCE PACKAGE—Mr Secord to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW—

561 FINANCE AND SERVICES—MINTO MALL OCCUPATION HEALTH AND SAFETY—Mr Secord to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—

562 TRADE AND INVESTMENT—SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSIONER—Mr Secord to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services—

563 SMALL BUSINESS—SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSIONER—Mr Secord to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

564 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—STATE WATER CORPORATION AND THE ACTEW CORPORATION—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

565 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—BURRINJUCK DAM INFLOWS—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

566 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—BURRINJUCK DAM OUTFLOW NOTIFICATION SYSTEM—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

567 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—BLOWERING DAM OUTFLOW NOTIFICATION SYSTEM—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—


568 EDUCATION—SCHOOL MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS—Mr Primrose to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education—




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575 TRADE AND INVESTMENT—CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL FINANCE AND REGULATION—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—

576 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—MURRUMBIDGEE FLOOD EVENTS—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

577 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—REVIEW OF TUMUT RIVER FLOOD WARNINGS—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

578 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—REVIEW OF TUMUT RIVER FLOOD WARNINGS—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

579 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

580 ENVIRONMENT—ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION LICENCES—Ms Faehrmann to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

581 RESOURCES AND ENERGY—COAL SEAM GAS REVENUE FORECASTS—Mr Buckingham to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast—

582 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—TUMUT AND MURRUMBIDGEE RIVER FLOOD PLANS—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

583 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—TUMUT AND MURRUMBIDGEE RIVERS 2010 FLOOD EVENT INFORMATION ISSUES—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

584 RESOURCES AND ENERGY—USE OF EVAPORATION PONDS—Mr Buckingham to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Central Coast—



585 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—TUMUT RIVER FLOW RATES—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

586 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—TUMUT RIVER FLOW RATES AT ODDY'S BRIDGE—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—


587 EDUCATION—SCHOOL MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS—Ms Fazio to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education—






593 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES—OUT OF HOME CARE—Ms Barham to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Women—

594 HEALTH—GREATER SYDNEY AREA HELICOPTER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE—Mr Donnelly to ask 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—

595 HEALTH—WORKPLACE BULLYING IN THE AMBULANCE SERVICE—Mr Donnelly to ask 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—

596 FINANCE AND SERVICES—KEVIN ANDERSON COMMUNICATIONS OR CENTREBOARD MEDIA—Mr Secord to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—

597 HEALTH—DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT NOWRA—Ms Cotsis to ask 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—

598 FINANCE AND SERVICES—INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ADVISORY COUNCIL—Ms Cotsis to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—

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599 LOCAL GOVERNMENT—DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING—Ms Cotsis to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Local Government, and Minister for the North Coast—

600 LOCAL GOVERNMENT—LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL SCHEME—Ms Cotsis to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Local Government, and Minister for the North Coast—

601 LOCAL GOVERNMENT—REVIEW ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT COST SHIFTING—Ms Cotsis to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Local Government, and Minister for the North Coast—

603 LOCAL GOVERNMENT—DESTINATION 2036 CONFERENCE—Ms Cotsis to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Local Government, and Minister for the North Coast—

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604 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—MACLEAY RIVER FLOOD WARNINGS—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

605 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—MACLEAY RIVER FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM REVIEW—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

606 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—MACLEAY RIVER GAUGES—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

607 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—MACLEAY RIVER GAUGES—Mr Veitch to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

608 PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE—AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASKFORCE—Mr Shoebridge to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW—

609 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—REVENUE FROM TANJA STATE FOREST—Mr Shoebridge to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—


610 ROADS AND PORTS—NEWELL HIGHWAY FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

611 TRANSPORT—COMMUNITY TRANSPORT PROGRAM—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—


612 TRANSPORT—AIRLINE SUBSIDIES—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

613 ROADS AND PORTS—TABLETOP RAILWAY CROSSING FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

614 ROADS AND PORTS—ROADS FUNDING IN THE BATHURST ELECTORATE—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

615 ROADS AND PORTS—BELLS LINE OF ROAD FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

616 ROADS AND PORTS—MR248EAST FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

617 ROADS AND PORTS—PENNANT STREET BRIDGE FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

618 ROADS AND PORTS—NELSON BAY ROAD FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

619 ROADS AND PORTS—LEMON TREE PASSAGE ROAD FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

620 ROADS AND PORTS—TROY JUNCTION UPGRADE FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

621 ROADS AND PORTS—TONY MCGRANE WAY FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

622 ROADS AND PORTS—M5 WIDENING FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

623 ROADS AND PORTS—CUMBERLAND HIGHWAY AND DARCY ROAD INTERSECTION FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

624 ROADS AND PORTS—VICTORIA ROAD AND CLYDE STREET INTERSECTION FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

625 ROADS AND PORTS—F6 EXTENSION FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

626 ROADS AND PORTS—ROPER ROAD AND M4 INTERSECTION FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

627 ROADS AND PORTS—M4 TO DUNHEVED LINK FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

628 ROADS AND PORTS—HUNTER CYCLEWAY FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

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629 ROADS AND PORTS—VICTORIA BRIDGE SAFETY STUDY FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

630 TRANSPORT—WENTWORTH FALLS STATION FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

631 TRANSPORT—INGLEBURN STATION FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

632 TRANSPORT—STRATHFIELD STATION FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

633 TRANSPORT—PANANIA STATION FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

634 TRANSPORT—EPPING STATION FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

635 TRANSPORT—GOSFORD STATION FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

636 TRANSPORT—COMMUTER CARPARK FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

637 TRANSPORT—OATLEY STATION FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

638 TRANSPORT—STATION SECURITY UPGRADES FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

639 TRANSPORT—BONDI TO BRONTE BUS SERVICE FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

640 TRANSPORT—BONDI TO BRONTE BUS SERVICE FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

641 TRANSPORT—EASY ACCESS TRAIN STATION FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

642 TRANSPORT—NIGHTRIDE SERVICES—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

643 TRANSPORT—AIR SERVICES TO WESTERN NEW SOUTH WALES—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

644 TRANSPORT—BLAYNEY-DEMONDRILLE RAILWAY LINE—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

645 ROADS AND PORTS—BELLS LINE OF ROAD PROPOSAL—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—


646 TRANSPORT—PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN THE BATHURST ELECTORATE—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

647 ROADS AND PORTS—PRINCES HIGHWAY BUDGET ALLOCATION—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

648 TRANSPORT—PUBLIC TRANSPORT BETWEEN BOOROWA AND YOUNG—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

649 ROADS AND PORTS—PARRAMATTA LOOP FUNDING—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

650 ROADS AND PORTS—EPPING ROAD TWENTY FOUR HOUR BUS LANE—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

651 TRANSPORT—SPECIAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AWARD—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

652 ROADS AND PORTS—PRINCES HIGHWAY UPGRADE PROJECTS—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

653 TRADE AND INVESTMENT—SYDNEY FISH MARKET DEVELOPMENT—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—

654 FINANCE AND SERVICES—SYDNEY FISH MARKET DEVELOPMENT—Mr Whan to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—

655 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—COMPLIANCE OFFICERS—Mr Whan to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

656 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—NSW STATE EMERGENCY RECOVERY CONTROLLER—Mr Whan to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

657 FINANCE AND SERVICES—GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND MARDI GRAS FUNDING—Revd Mr Nile to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—

658 TRANSPORT—PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION AND PRIORITY SYSTEM—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

659 TRANSPORT—FEASIBILITY STUDIES, AUDITS, TASKFORCES AND REVIEWS—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

660 TRANSPORT—WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE BUSES—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

661 TRANSPORT—HEATED CIYRAIL SERVICES IN WINTER—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

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662 TRANSPORT—CONSULTATION WITH COMMUTER ASSOCIATIONS, COUNCILS AND GROUPS—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

663 TRANSPORT—TRANSPORT MASTERPLAN—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

664 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—BIRD FLU—Mr Secord to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

665 HEALTH—BIRD FLU—Mr Secord to ask 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—

666 TOURISM MAJOR EVENTS HOSPITALITY AND RACING—COMMONWEALTH GAMES BID AND NEW SOUTH WALES TOURISM—Mr Secord to ask 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—

667 TOURISM MAJOR EVENTS HOSPITALITY AND RACING—COOLY ROCKS ON MUSIC FESTIVAL—Mr Secord to ask 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—

668 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—TWEED/BYRON LOCAL AREA COMMAND RESOURCES—Mr Secord to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

669 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—LOCAL SAFETY PROGRAM FUNDING—Mr Secord to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

670 ROADS AND PORTS—KIRKWOOD ROAD HIGHWAY INTERCHANGE—Mr Secord to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports—

671 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—WATER SAFETY STRATEGY—Mr Whan to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

672 HEALTH—ORGAN DONATION RATES—Ms Fazio to ask 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—

673 PREMIER—LADY GAGA—Mr Secord to ask 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—

674 ENVIRONMENT—RELEASE OF HORSES IN NATIONAL PARKS—Ms Fazio to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—


675 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—BURIAL SPACE IN NEW SOUTH WALES—Mr Secord to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

676 JUSTICE—PRISON NEEDLE EXCHANGE—Ms Fazio to ask 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—

677 HEALTH—ALDI—Mr Secord to ask 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—

678 TRADE AND INVESTMENT—IMMIGRATION TO NEW SOUTH WALES—Mr Secord to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services—

679 ENVIRONMENT—DHARAWAL NATIONAL PARK—Mr Secord to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

680 PREMIER—MINISTERIAL OFFICE STAFF—Mr Secord to ask 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—

681 PREMIER—DEPARTMENTAL LIASION OFFICERS—Mr Secord to ask 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—

682 TRANSPORT—CITYRAIL SIGNAL FAILURES—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

683 PREMIER—GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES—Ms Fazio to ask 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—


684 PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE—COAL SEAM GAS WELLS NEAR RESIDENCES—Mr Buckingham to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW—


685 FINANCE AND SERVICES—NEW SOUTH WALES NATIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK COORDINATOR—Mr Whan to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—

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686 LOCAL GOVERNMENT—LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES—Ms Cotsis to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Local Government, and Minister for the North Coast—

687 PREMIER—PUBLIC SECTOR WORKFORCE PLANNING—Dr Kaye to ask 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—

688 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—STRESS RELATED SICK LEAVE—Ms Fazio to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

689 TRANSPORT—CASINO TO MURWILLUMBAH RAIL LINE—Ms Fazio to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

690 HEALTH—GULGONG MULTIPURPOSE SERVICE—Ms Fazio to ask 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—

691 ENVIRONMENT—IBIS ERADICATION—Ms Fazio to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

692 LOCAL GOVERNMENT—COMPANION ANIMALS TASKFORCE—Ms Fazio to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Local Government, and Minister for the North Coast—

693 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—HUNTER WATER LEAD CONTAMINATION—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

694 ENVIRONMENT—HUNTER WATER LEAD CONTAMINATION—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

695 FINANCE AND SERVICES—HUNTER WATER LEAD CONTAMINATION—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—

696 FINANCE AND SERVICES—HUNTER WATER LEAD CONTAMINATION TESTING—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—






701 FINANCE AND SERVICES—HUNTER WATER LEAD CONTAMINATION BUFFER CORRIDOR—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—

702 FINANCE AND SERVICES—CHICHESTER PIPELINE MAINTENANCE—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—


704 MENTAL HEALTH—ACUTE PSYCHIATRIC CARE HOSPITAL BEDS—Dr Kaye to ask 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—

705 TOURISM MAJOR EVENTS HOSPITALITY AND RACING—ATTENDANCE AT V8 SUPERCARS—Dr Kaye to ask 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—

706 TOURISM MAJOR EVENTS HOSPITALITY AND RACING—HOMEBUSH MOTOR RACING AUTHORITY—Dr Kaye to ask 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—

707 TOURISM MAJOR EVENTS HOSPITALITY AND RACING—REVIEW OF THE HOMEBUSH MOTOR RACING (SYDNEY 400) ACT 2008—Dr Kaye to ask 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—

708 EDUCATION—TAFE NSW HORSE RIDING COURSES—Dr Kaye to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Education—

709 MENTAL HEALTH—PATIENT RECORDS—Dr Kaye to ask 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—

710 LOCAL GOVERNMENT—DANGEROUS DOGS—Ms Cotsis to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Local Government, and Minister for the North Coast—

711 LOCAL GOVERNMENT—COMPANION ANIMALS TASKFORCE—Ms Cotsis to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Local Government, and Minister for the North Coast—

712 TRANSPORT—EFTPOS OUTAGES—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—


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713 TREASURER—WARATAH BOND PROGRAMME—Mr Secord to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Treasurer—

(1) As of 15 September 2011, how much has the Government spent on the following advertising costs for the Waratah Bond Programme: (a) Print advertising?(b) Newspaper advertising?(c) Publicity materials and prospectus issue documents?(d) Internet advertising and pop-up ads?(e) Billboard advertising?(f) Radio advertising?(g) Television advertising?

(2)(a) Is the Government promoting the Waratah Bond Programme interstate?(b) If so,

(i) How much has this cost as of 15 September 2011?(ii) Where and in what jurisdictions have promotions taken place?

(3)(a) Is the Government promoting the Waratah Bond Programme overseas?(b) If so,

(i) How much has this cost as of 15 September 2011?(ii) Where and in what jurisdictions have promotions taken place?

(4) As of 15 September 2011, how many employees are working on the Waratah Bond Programme?(5) As of 15 September 2011, how many consultants are working on the Waratah Bond Programme?(6) As of 15 September 2011, how much money has the Government, Treasury and Tcorp spent on the

Waratah Bond Programme?(7) As of 15 September 2011, how many people have lodged applications for the Waratah Bond

Programme?(8) What is the total operating cost of the three registry offices?(9)

(a) What is the total operating cost of the Sydney office?(b) How many people are employed in the Sydney office?(c) What is the total salary cost for these employees?

(10)(a) What is the total operating cost of the Melbourne office?(b) How many people are employed in the Melbourne office?(c) What is the total salary cost for these employees?

(11)(a) What is the total operating cost of the Brisbane office?(b) How many people are employed in the Melbourne office?(c) What is the total salary cost for these employees?

714 TRADE AND INVESTMENT—GOVERNMENT FILM AGENCIES—Mr Secord 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 exact date of the transfer of responsibility for film from the Minister for Arts to the Minister for Trade and Investment?

(2) Since 26 March 2011, how much was spent on letterhead materials and other promotional materials for the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, and Minister for the Arts, before


responsibility was transferred to the Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services?

(3) Since the transfer of responsibility to the Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services, how much has been spent on letterhead materials and other promotional materials?

(4) Since the transfer of responsibility to the Minister for Trade and Investment and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services: (a) How many staff of Screen NSW, Sydney Film Festival or other government agencies have had

overseas trips to attend film festivals and other film events?(b) What was the total cost of those trips?(c)

(i) Did staff from Screen NSW, the Sydney Film Festival or other government agencies attend the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, the Venice Film Festival or the Montreal World Film Festival?

(ii) If so, what was the total cost of the trips including airfare and accommodation?(5) Has the Government cancelled any overseas trips to film festivals and film events involving

government staff, film festival staff or Screen NSW staff?

715 TRANSPORT—NORTH WEST RAIL LINK INFORMATION CENTRE—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

(1) Since 26 March 2011, what has been the total cost of the North West Rail Link information centre at Castle Hill?

(2)(a) How many people are employed at the North West Rail Link information centre at Castle Hill?(b) How many employees are part-time?(c) How many employees are full-time?

(3) What are the information centre's operating hours?(4) How many people visit the information centre each day on average?(5)

(a) How many information sessions have been held outside the information centre in the community?

(b) Where were they?

(6) How much was spent on interactive equipment at the information centre?(7) How much was spent on the displays at the information centre?(8) How much has been spent on specially designed t-shirts for the North West Rail link?(9)

(a) How much was spent on the two handouts on the North West Rail link?(b) What was the unit cost per handout?

(10) What was the cost of the forty-nine page high grade, glossy spiral bound publication for the North West Rail Link?

(11) How much has been spent on the North West Rail Link website?(12)

(a) Where is the call centre located for the North West Rail Link infoline, 1800 019 989?(b) How many people are employed there?

(13) Has the Government stopped or cancelled any renovations or expenditure related to the North West Rail Link and its information centre?

716 TRANSPORT—268 BUS SERVICE IN EDGEWORTH—Ms Sharpe to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Transport—

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(1) What alternative public transport is available to Edgeworth residents on Sundays and public holidays when the 268 bus service does not run?

(2) What action is the Government taking to provide commuters in Edgeworth with a daily bus service?(3)

(a) Will Sunday and public holiday services be returned with any new timetable to the residents of Edgeworth in the electorate of Cessnock?

(b) If not, why not?

717 ENVIRONMENT—KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK ENTRY FEES—Mr Whan to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage—

(1) In response to Legislative Council Question on Notice 366, the Minister for the Environment stated that she had "asked the National Parks and Wildlife Service to investigate options to address any barriers to accessing our national parks while also supporting efficient and responsible funding for the range of tourism, infrastructure and conservation initiatives within our parks, including Kosciuszko National Park". (a) Does the National Parks and Wildlife Service investigation of options specifically include

consideration of removing the summer park entry fee for Kosciuszko National Park as promised by the Member for Monaro, Mr John Barilaro, MP?

718 HEALTH—COOMA HOSPITAL SATELLITE DIALYSIS UNIT—Mr Whan to ask 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) Has $1 million in capital funding been provided for the construction of the Cooma Hospital satellite dialysis unit in the 2011-12 State Budget?

(2) How many patients will the unit be able to service?(3) How many patients in the Cooma region who are currently unable to use the existing home style unit

will be able to use the new satellite unit?(4) What are the projected number of patients who are likely to use the satellite unit for the next four

years?(5)

(a) How many staff will be required to run the unit?(b) What type of staff will be required to run the unit?

(6) What will be the recurrent cost of operating the unit per annum?(7)

(a) Will Cooma Hospital's budget be supplemented to fund the operating cost of the unit?(b) If so,

(i) By how much?(ii) What will be the source of those funds?

719 PREMIER—QUEANBEYAN MACEDONIAN ORTHODOX COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION—Mr Whan to ask 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 Queanbeyan Macedonian Orthodox Community Association received the grant

allocated to them under the last round of the Community Building Partnership?(b) If so,

(i) How much has the association received?(ii) Has there been a change in the purpose of what the funds are to be used for?

(2)


(a) Has the Queanbeyan Macedonian Orthodox Community Association received the additional $25,000 funding promised to them by the Premier on 27 of January?

(b) If not, (i) When will this funding be provided?(ii) What source or program will the grant be made from?

720 ATTORNEY GENERAL—RURAL FIRE SERVICE 2011-12 BUDGET—Mr Whan to ask 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) Did the Department of the Attorney General and Justice play any role in the preparation, vetting or presentation of the Rural Fire Service's budget for 2011-12?

(2) Did the Director General or any other Departmental official from the Department of Attorney General and Justice have any say in either the budget bid put forward by the Rural Fire Service or the final budget outcome?

(3)(a) Did the Director General or any other Departmental Official from the Department of Attorney

General and Justice participate in any budget discussions with the NSW Treasury or any other agency regarding the budget for the Rural Fire Service, Fire Brigade or State Emergency Service?

(b) If so, (i) When did each meeting occur?(ii) Who attended each meeting?

721 POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES—EMERGENCY SERVICES BUDGET PROCESS—Mr Whan to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

(1) In response to Legislative Council Question on Notice 368 the Minister Police and Emergency Services stated that "Individual agency budgets were prepared in a similar manner to previous years": (a) What were the details of that process?(b) Who was involved in the process?

(2) Was the budget, including the budget bids and any budget related proposals negotiated directly by the Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Service and Fire and Rescue NSW with the Treasury or Finance?

(3) Was anyone from the Department of the Attorney General and Justice involved in the preparation of the budgets for the three emergency services agencies?

(4)(a) Was the 2011-12 budget proposal for Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Service and Fire and

Rescue NSW presented to the Minister for consideration then as approved by the Minister presented by the Commissioners and the Minister to the budget committee, or equivalent, of Cabinet?

(b) Was this presentation made in person by the Commissioners and the Minister?(c) Was there any additional steps or persons involved in considering the proposal?

722 PRIMARY INDUSTRIES—CRONULLA FISHERIES CENTRE RELOCATION—Mr Whan to ask the Minister for Roads and Ports representing the Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Small Business—

(1) If functions are moved from the Cronulla Fisheries centre, will a guarantee be given that the same number of staff will be employed by the Department of Primary Industries in the new locations as were employed at the current location?

(2) Will all current research projects be continued at the new location?(3) What arrangements will be put in place for staff who choose not to move to a new location?

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(4) What is the Department proposing to do with the Cronulla site if it is vacated by the current office?(5) How is the closure of the Cronulla facility consistent with the pre-election promise by the then

Shadow Minister, the Hon. Duncan Gay MLC, that no research facility or office would close?(6) How will research involving the waters around Sydney continue to be undertaken from a new

location?(7)

(a) Is the sea water available at the Port Stephens fisheries research centre suitable for use for all existing research projects being undertaken at the Cronulla facility?

(b) If not, what action is proposed to ensure water supplies match the types available at Cronulla?

723 PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE—SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE—Mr Whan to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW—

(1) What action is the Government undertaking to ensure that the Sydney International Convention Centre will be developed on time by 2015?

(2) Will the Government establish a private-public partnership to help complete the Sydney International Convention Centre?

(3) What consultation process will be established to ensure that the public and the community are aware of the progress of the Sydney International Convention Centre through its development?

(4)(a) Will the establishment of the Sydney International Convention Centre result in major events

being located in Darling Harbour rather than venues at Sydney Olympic Park?(b) What assurances will the Government give to ensure that Sydney Olympic Park will not be

underutilised with the development of the Sydney International Convention Centre?

(5) What public transport initiatives will the Government undertake to ensure that the proposed Sydney International Convention Centre will be easily assessable by public transport for events?

(6)(a) What department or agency currently owns or has authority over the land which will be the site

of the Sydney International Convention Centre?(b) Will this land stay in State ownership?

(7) What indicators will be used to determine or decide on the concept for the proposed Sydney International Convention Centre design once expressions of interest have presented?

(8) What role will Infrastructure NSW have in the development of Sydney International Convention Centre?

724 FINANCE AND SERVICES—OUTSOURCING OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES—Mr Primrose to ask the Minister for Finance and Services, and Minister for the Illawarra—

(1)(a) Which services is the Government proposing to outsource to locations in other states and

territories?(b) Which particular services will be outsourced?(c) To which state or territory will each service be outsourced to?(d) When will each service be outsourced?

(2)(a) Which services is the Government proposing to outsource to locations in other countries?(b) Which particular services will be outsourced?(c) To which country will each service be outsourced to?(d) When will each service be outsourced?


Lynn LovelockClerk of the Parliaments

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