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PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALESLEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2003-06

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-THIRD PARLIAMENT

QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS

No. 178

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

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Publication of Questions Answer to be lodged by

Q & A No. 172 (Including Question Nos 5640 to 5679) 04 May 2006




Q & A No. 176 (Including Question Nos 5803 to 5833) 06 June 2006



6740LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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30 MARCH 2006(Paper No. 172)

*5640 PROPOSED COMMERCIAL BORE—KURRAJONG HEIGHTS—Mr Steven Pringle asked the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

When will the Minister provide a recommendation as to the suitability or otherwise of the proposed commercial bore at Kurrajong Heights currently being assessed by his Department of Natural Resources?Answer—I am advised by the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries and Minister for Mineral Resources of the following response:This matter is before the Land and Environment Court and it is therefore not appropriate for me to comment.

*5641 AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS—FARM MACHINERY AND WORKCOVER—Mr Steven Pringle asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Commerce, Minister for Finance, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Vice President of the Executive Council—

(1) What Australian standards does WorkCover use in regards to farm machinery safety?(2) What guidelines and education are available for farm machinery distributors to ensure they meet

WorkCover expectations?Answer—The following Australian Standards are used by WorkCover in regard to farm machinery safety:• AS 4024.1 - 1996, Safeguarding of Machinery Part 1: General Principles. • AS 1636.1 - 1996, AS 1636.2 1996, AS 1636.3 1996 Tractors - Roll-Over protective structures -

Criteria and tests. • AS 2294.1 - 1997, AS 2294.2 1997, AS 2294.3 - 1997 Earth-moving machinery - Protective

Structures. • AS 1121 - 1983, Guards for Agricultural tractor PTO Drives. • AS 1657 - 1992, Fixed Platforms, Walkways, Stairways and ladders - Design, construction and

Installation. • AS 1755 - 2000, Conveyors - Safety Requirements. • AS⁄NZS 2153.1:1997, Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry - Technical means for

ensuring safety - General • AS⁄NZS 2153.3:1997, Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry - Technical means for

ensuring safety - Tractors • AS⁄NZS 2153.4:1997, Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry - Technical means for

ensuring safety - Forestry winches • AS⁄NZS 2153.5:1997, Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry - Technical means for

ensuring safety - Power-driven soil-working equipment • AS⁄NZS 2153.6:1998, Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry - Technical means for

ensuring safety - Equipment for crop protection • AS⁄NZS 2153.7:1997, Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry - Technical means for

ensuring safety - Combine harvesters, forage and cotton harvesters • AS⁄NZS 2153.9:1997, Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry - Technical means for

ensuring safety - Equipment for sowing, planting and distributing fertilizers The following material is available for farm machinery distributors to ensure they meet their workplace safety obligations:• Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, with particular reference to section 11 - Duties of designers,

manufacturers and suppliers of plant and substances for use at work. • Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001, with particular reference to Chapter 5 - Plant • Frequently Asked Questions Plant (WorkCover website) • WorkCover Plant Guide 2001 • Safety Alert: Harvest Machinery - October 2005 • Safety Alert: Warning on hydraulically operated Post Drivers - December 2005


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• Safety Alert: Tractor and Tractor Implement Operations - November 2005 • Position Paper - Requirements for Persons Selling or Transferring Plant • Position Paper - Responsibilities for Persons Supplying Plant that is not in their control under the

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 • Code of Practice: Safety Aspects in the Design of Bulk Solids containers including Silos, Field Bins

and Chaser Bins - 2005 General guidance is also available to all employers, including farm machinery dealers, by visiting the WorkCover website (www.workcover.nsw.gov.au), by contacting the WorkCover Assistance Service on telephone 13 10 50, or by visiting WorkCover offices located throughout rural, regional and metropolitan New South Wales.In addition, a number of organisations such as the Tractor and Machinery Association, Motor Traders Association and the Kondinin Group, have independently developed guidance materials for industry.

*5643 TRAFFIC LIGHTS— OLD NORTHERN AND HASTING ROADS—Mr Steven Pringle asked the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

When will traffic lights be installed at the intersection of Old Northern and Hastings Roads Castle Hill for urgent safety reasons?Answer—I am advised:The RTA is developing concept design plans and preparing an estimate of cost for the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Old Northern and Hastings Roads.

*5646 PUTTY ROAD COLO HEIGHTS—Mr Steven Pringle asked the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

In view of a recent death and serious accidents will the Minister review the speed limit for Putty Road at Colo Heights and advise what improved safety measures are proposed for this Road?Answer—I am advised:The speed limit on the Putty Road through Colo Heights is to be given a high priority as part of the Roads and Traffic Authority's ongoing review of speed limits on NSW Roads. This will include a review of the curve warning signage along Putty Road and the need for safety barriers.

*5649 ROADS AND TRAFFIC AUTHORITY ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

(1) How much money to date has been spent on advertising campaigns by the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA), itemised?

(2) How much money has the RTA spent on sponsorship, itemised?(3) What benefits has the RTA received as part of sponsorship packages and how have these been used?Answer—I am advisedFor the current financial year up to 30 March 2006, the RTA spent $8,960,684 on gross media for campaigns.

Itemised:Road Safety $7,313,865Traffic & Transport $376,265Vehicle Regulation and Licensing $1,270,554

For the current financial year up to 30 March 2006, the RTA spent $955,600 on sponsorship.Itemised:Road Safety $435,000Traffic & Transport $415,500Road Network Infrastructure⁄Operations $63,100Regional $42,000


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The RTA undertakes a range of advertising and sponsorship activities to support the RTA's objectives including safety and improved traffic flows.

*5650 SAFETY BROCHURE—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

(1) Was the Roads and Traffic Authority brochure Safety in Sydney's Major Road Tunnels, printed April 2005, distributed to Sydney residents?

(2) If yes,(a) How many distributions have occurred?(b) In what suburbs was the brochure distributed?(c) How many residences received the brochures?(d) When did the distribution or distributions occur?

(3) If not, why not?Answer—I am advised:The Safety in Sydney's major road tunnels brochure and postcard were developed to provide basic tunnel safety procedures and health information.500,000 postcards were printed and distributed in the Sydney, Newcastle⁄Central Coast and Wollongong areas from 1 May 2005.50,000 brochures were printed in April 2005 and were made available to the general public through motor registries, customer call centres and transport management centres in Sydney and Newcastle.I am advised the information contained in the brochure was made available on the RTA's website as at 1 May 2005.The brochure was also distributed via direct mail to a wide range of stakeholders including relevant government agencies, industry and community groups.I am advised the brochure is available to order free of charge on the RTA's website.

*5651 URUNGA FORESHORE CROWN LAND—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Attorney-General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

In relation to Crown Land on the Urunga Foreshore on Atherton Drive:(1) Is your Department preparing a management plan for land other than the caravan park? (2) If so, what is the progress towards such a plan? (3) Will such a plan address community views regarding provision for a swimming area (formerly

known as "the Lido")? (4) If not, why not? Answer—(1) The Department of Lands has engaged Integrated Site Design (ISD) to carry out a master plan and

business development strategy for Morgo Street Reserve, incorporating the Urunga Heads Holiday Park.

(2) A public meeting was held relating to this work on 7 December 2005 and the consultant is expected to provide a draft report to the Department in the near future.

(3) The Department has been advised by Bellingen Shire Council that it is proposing to site a new tidal swimming facility on Crown land known as Morgo Street Reserve where the Urunga Heads Holiday Caravan Park is located. The views of the community will be addressed by Council as part of the normal planning process when Council's Development Application for the facility is being considered. The Department is not aware of any such application being lodged at this time.

(4) See 3 above.

*5652 SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE STRATEGY—Mr John Turner asked the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

(1) Were members of the public able to make comments in relation to the sustainable aquaculture strategy when the first draft was released in 2001?


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(2) If so, has the document been revised?(3) If so, what discussions have been held with persons or organisations that originally lodged

submissions in relation to the draft of the document and in relation to the revised draft?(4) If none, why not?(5) Has any section of your Department held discussions in relation to the strategy with any aquaculture

industry representative?(6) If so, will members of the public have an opportunity to make comment on those discussions prior to

them being incorporated, if they are to be incorporated, in any further copy or draft of sustainable aquaculture strategy?

(7) If so, how?(8) If not, why not?Answer—(1) Yes - The Draft Natural Waters Sustainable Aquaculture Strategy. (2) to (8) The NSW Oyster Industry Sustainable Aquaculture Strategy (OISAS) that focuses exclusively

on the edible oyster industry superseded the Draft Natural Waters Sustainable Aquaculture Strategy and took into account the results of the consultation process. OISAS was developed with extensive input from the oyster industry and is on public exhibit for six weeks commencing 10 April 2006. All members of the public are invited to make a submission during this period. Written submissions on OISAS received during the consultation period will be considered by a government taskforce preparing the strategy. A final OISAS will be prepared for review and recommendation for NSW Government approval.

*5656 TRAIN PATRONAGE NUMBERS—Mr Malcolm Kerr asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

What was the train patronage for the morning and afternoon⁄evening peak hours, Monday to Friday, at Caringbah Railway Station in each of the following calendar years: 2002; 2003; 2004 and 2005?Answer—I am advised that as passenger counts were not conducted at Caringbah Station for the full period requested, the information is not available.

*5659 ASSAULTS AT GSAHS HOSPITALS AT GOULBURN—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson asked the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

(1) How many (i) physical assaults and (ii) verbal assaults on staff have occurred at (a) Goulburn Base Hospital, (b) Chisholm Ross Hospital and (c) Bourke Street Medical Centre during 2004?

(2) How many assaults on staff occurred at these hospitals during 2005?(3) How many assaults on staff occurred at these hospitals to date during 2006?(4) Were all these physical and verbal assaults reported to Police by Hospital management?(5) Were each of the staff who were the subject of these assaults offered counselling following the

incident?Answer—The Minster for Health advises me:I am advised(1) to (4) inclusiveIn 2004 it was agreed by the Department of Health and the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) that BOCSAR would produce quarterly reports to the Department against a set of predetermined criteria.In accordance with this agreement the Department receives quarterly reports from BOCSAR on incidents of assault, robbery, sexual offences, selected theft offences, malicious damage and offensive behaviour recorded as occurring on health premises at a Statistical Division and Statistical Sub-Division level only. It is important to note that the health premises category as recorded by BOCSAR includes the following facility types: dentist's surgery, doctor's surgery, hospital, nursing home, psychiatric centre and statistics do not differentiate between public and private health facilities.Statistical data on the number of assaults, (and other reported incidents) at Statistical Division and Statistical Sub-Division level, are available and can be accessed through the BOCSAR website at www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au⁄bocsar.(5) Yes. A zero tolerance response to violence has been adopted in our hospitals to ensure that all patients


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and staff are able to work and be cared for in a secure environment.

*5660 SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION—ALBURY—Mr Greg Aplin asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Commerce, Minister for Finance, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Vice President of the Executive Council—

(1) What long-term supported accommodation vacancies exist in departmental group homes in Albury?(2) What long-term supported accommodation vacancies exist in non-Government services in Albury?(3) What is being done to address the need for supported accommodation?(4) Specifically, will the Kimberley Court facility be returned to respite and staffed appropriately?Answer—(1) There are currently no vacancies in the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care's Group

Homes in Albury.(2) There are currently no supported accommodation vacancies in non-government services in Albury.(3) The provision of accommodation support to people with disabilities is a key area for the New South

Wales Government. Group homes and large residential centres have been the main supported accommodation options available to people with a disability. These models of support have met the needs of many people but have not been flexible enough for everyone.An Accommodation and Support Paper was released early this year and articulates the New South Wales Government's intention to deliver a more responsive and workable disability support system that compliments the informal support being provided by families and carers; delivers help for families and carers before they reach a crisis; provides more options for people unable to live at home; and promotes independence and skill building.The New South Wales Government is developing a ten-year plan for disability services that will ensure that the large financial resources dedicated to disability services provide the greatest possible support for the people who need it. The plan will be released shortly.

(4) The Kimberley Court facility is being used to provide accommodation support to three adults. Alternative premises to Kimberley Court are being used to continue to provide a respite service for children on weekends and during school holidays.

*5661 LAVINGTON PROPERTIES—Mr Greg Aplin asked the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

(1) Further to advice in June 2004 that a committee of stakeholders was developing a plan for the Lavington site owned by the Health Administration Commission, what options have been developed and what progress has been made?

(2) What is planned for the former Woodstock buildings and the recently closed independent living unit?Answer—The Minister for Health has advised:(1) and (2) I refer the Honourable Member to the response provided to a similar Question on this issue -

see response to Question 5445 asked in the Legislative Assembly.

*5662 DELAYS IN MEDICAL REGISTRATION—NEW PHYSICIAN—Mr Greg Aplin asked the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

(1) Are you aware that delays in processing a medical registration by NSW Health and the NSW Medical Board could result in serious disruption to services at Albury Base Hospital after Easter?

(2) Why has advice been given that the process will take over three months when it is usually completed in half that time?

(3) Are you aware that the new physician obtained Victorian registration in January and can therefore provide services at Wodonga Hospital?

(4) Will you ensure that this border anomaly is rectified by expediting the registration process so that Albury Base Hospital can continue to function with an on-call physician during the April school holidays?

Answer—The Minister for Health advises me:I am advised:


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(1) The NSW Medical Board has not received an application from an overseas doctor seeking registration to take up specialist physician services in an Area of Need position at Albury Base Hospital. Greater Southern Area Health Service also reports no impact on services at Albury Base Hospital associated with recruitment of a specialist in general medicine to an Area of Need position in that hospital after Easter.

(2) While the NSW Medical Board has not received an application, it should be noted that to protect patients, other staff, and the community from potentially fraudulent situations NSW maintains a high standard relating to assessment of doctors that are not Australian graduates or have not passed the necessary Australian Medical Council exam. Where all necessary documentation is available and appropriate, the Board advises an average six weeks processing time.

(3) Recognition of specialist qualifications is a matter for the Australian Medical Council. It includes assessment by the relevant specialist medical College and requires the provision of various documents and forms in addition to a face-to-face interview.

(4) NSW has repeatedly called on the Commonwealth government to ensure a quicker national assessment process for overseas trained doctors and indeed this has been progressed through the Australian Health Ministers Conference and more lately through COAG where the Premier called for a single national assessment process. In the interim it is suggested the doctor apply to the NSW Medical Board where under current mutual recognition arrangements, it would be quite straightforward for him to register in NSW to work in an Area of Need position subject to meeting identification, English language and good standing requirements.

*5663 GRAFFITI INCIDENTS—Mr Richard Amery asked the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

(1) During the years 2004 and 2005 how many cases of malicious damage caused by the spraying of graffiti were reported to Police in the State of New South Wales?

(2) During the same period how many such incidents were reported to the Mount Druitt Police?Answer—(1) NSW Police recorded a total of 6,340 criminal incidents of graffiti in 2004 and 9,094 in 2005.(2) The Mount Druitt Local Area Command recorded 91 criminal incidents of graffiti in 2004 and 175 in

2005.

*5664 RAILCORP TRAIN DRIVERS—Mr Barry O'Farrell asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

In relation to RailCorp train drivers:(1) How many hours and⁄or days of sick leave have RailCorp train drivers taken since 4 September

2005?(2) What is the total monetary cost of this accumulated sick leave taken since 4 September 2005?(3) What were the total number of hours and⁄or days of sick leave taken by RailCorp train drivers in each

of the past three financial years (ending 30 June 2003, 2004, and 2005)?(4) In each of the past three financial years, what was the total monetary cost of this accumulated sick

leave taken in each year?Answer—I am advised:(1) to (4) RailCorp train drivers have taken 6,675 days of sick leave from September 2005 to 31 March 2006, with an average of 4.73 days per driver.The total number of days sick leave taken by RailCorp train drivers in each of the past three financial years (ending June 2003, 2004 and 2005) are as follows:

Number of days Average per driver2002⁄03 12.597 10.022003⁄04 12,857 10.492004⁄05 13,442 10.25

*5665 RAILCORP TRAIN DRIVERS—Mr Barry O'Farrell asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

In relation to RailCorp train drivers:(1) For each of the past 3 financial years, how many Signals Passed At Danger incidents (SPADs) were


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caused by RailCorp train drivers in their first month after completing training?(2) How many hours are RailCorp trainee drivers required to spend in the driving compartment of a train

with a qualified driver, as part of their 19 month training program?Answer—I am advised:(1) 18 over the past 3 financial years. (2) A minimum of 200 hours.

*5666 SPADS—Mr Barry O'Farrell asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

In relation to the incidents of SPAD (Signals Passed at Danger) on the CityRail network:(1) Since 4 September 2005, what are the top 10 signals (and their locations on the CityRail network)

where the highest number of incidents of Signals Passed at Danger (SPAD) have occurred?(2) How many SPADs have occurred at each of these locations since 4 September 2005?(3) What were the top 10 signals (and their locations on the CityRail network) where the most SPADs

occurred in each of the past three financial years (ending 30 June 2003, 2004, and 2005)?(4) How many SPADs occurred at each of these locations for each of the past three financial years

(ending 30 June 2003, 2004, and 2005)?Answer—I am advised:Details relating to incidents of Signals Passed at Danger (SPADs) are available both on the CityRail website, www.cityrail.info and on the Independent Transport Safety and Reliability Regulator (ITSRR) website, www.transportregulator.nsw.gov.au.

*5669 NURSING HOMES AND RESIDENTIAL CARE—Mrs Judy Hopwood asked the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

(1) (a) What NSW Government nursing homes are there in metropolitan Sydney? (b) What community residential care facilities are there?

(2) Where are these homes and facilities located?Answer—The Minister for Health advises me:(1) and (2) I refer the Member to the website of the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency, the

independent body appointed by the Federal Government's Department of Health and Ageing.

*5670 TOUKLEY PLANNING STRATEGY—Mr Paul Crittenden asked the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

In respect of the Toukley draft Planning Strategy has the NSW Government either implicitly or explicitly conveyed to Wyong Council any conditions, requirements or outcomes that must arise from the strategy process?Answer—I am advised that the Toukley Planning Strategy is a Wyong Shire Council initiative and that to date the Department of Planning have not provided any specific conditions, requirements or outcomes that must arise from the strategy process.However, I am advised that the Department have provided Wyong Shire Council with population data to assist with the development of the Toukley Planning Strategy.I have instructed the Department to continue to provide assistance, where possible, to local Councils in the preparation of local planning instruments and strategies.

*5675 PENALTY NOTICES FOR LOW INCOME EARNERS—Ms Clover Moore asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport representing the Treasurer, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter—

With respect to fines and infringements:(1) How many Infringement Processing Bureau penalty notices were escalated to the State Debt

Recovery Office (SDRO) for collection in 2005?


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(2) What is the additional cost to debtors when a penalty notice is escalated to the State Debt Recovery Office?

(3) How many of these SDRO enforcement orders were subject to Time to Pay Agreements with debtors in 2005?

(4) How many SDRO enforcement orders were postponed or cancelled because of the debtor's inability to pay in 2005?

(5) Will the Government introduce a pay-by-instalment mechanism for low-income earners to pay the fines for Infringement Processing Bureau penalty notices, before they are referred to the SDRO?

Answer—I'm advised.The number of penalty notices transferred to the State Debt Recovery Office from the Infringement Processing Bureau in 2005 was approximately 634,000.Clause 5 of the Fines Regulations 2005 prescribes the amount of these costs to debtors when an unpaid fine is sent to the State Debt Recovery Office.The State Debt Recovery Office can extend the time to pay a fine and enforcement costs, or allow the fine and costs to be paid by instalments, in accordance with section 100 of the Fines Act. Approximately 4 percent of the penalty notices referred by the Infringement Processing Bureau in 2005 were subject to such a time to pay arrangement.0.06% of enforcement orders were written-off in 2005 under this section of the Act.The Government continues to monitor the ability of low-income earners to pay fines and penalties.

*5676 311 BUS SERVICE—Ms Clover Moore asked the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

With respect to the cancellation of the 312 bus service and cuts to the 311 bus service:(1) Which timetabled 311 and 312 services were cut?(2) How many 311 and 312 services a week does this equate to?(3) Given that the 311 bus service provides the only access to and from the area for many residents, why

has the Government cut this service?(4) Given community concerns about these cuts, will the Minister reinstate cancelled night and weekend

services?(5) What action will the Government take to ensure adequate and reliable public transport services for

this community?Answer—I am advised:(1)-(3) Route 311 and 312 services were modified due to low passenger numbers and the close proximity of both services. No changes have been made to the timetable of Route 311 during peak hours or during the daytime, when passenger numbers are highest.(4)-(5) The level of service provided by the revised timetables is considered to be sufficient to satisfy current customer demand for the Route 311.Service levels are continually monitored and where changes in demand are detected, appropriate adjustments are made to ensure that timetables provide suitable levels of service throughout the week.

*5677 LAWSON STREET HEALTH FACILITY—Ms Clover Moore asked the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

With respect to the proposed Lawson Street Health Facility announced by the former Premier:(1) When will the Government make public the results of the community consultation undertaken in July

2005?(2) What community concerns were raised and how will the Government address these concerns?(3) What redevelopment of the building will be required for the new facility?(4) What new health services will be provided for the local community?(5) When does the Government propose to open the new facility?Answer—The Minster for Health advises me:(1) to (5) Further investigation is currently being undertaken following the release of the Redfern-

Waterloo Authority's draft Built Environment Plan (Stage One).


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*5679 NATIVE VEGETATION ACT 2003—Ms Clover Moore asked the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

With respect to Native Vegetation Act Regulations announced in November 2005:(1) Since the commencement of the Native Vegetation Act 2003, how many Property Vegetation Plans

(PVPs) have been lodged with Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs)?(2) How many hectares of native vegetation have been given clearing approval in these PVPs?(3) How many hectares of new native vegetation or native vegetation improvements have been ordered

to offset the native vegetation cleared?(4) What are the reasons for any difference in the amount of native vegetation approved for clearing in

the PVPs, and the amount of new native vegetation or native vegetation improvement that has been ordered as offsets?

(5) Given the intention of the Native Vegetation Act 2003, how will the Government ensure that new native vegetation planting or improvements offset all clearing of native vegetation?

Answer—I am advised by the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries and Minister for Mineral Resources of the following response:(1) As at the 12th April 2006, there had been over 640 landholder enquiries to Catchment Management

Authorities regarding Property Vegetation Plans, resulting in over 120 site visits. Details of finalised PVPs can be accessed by any member of the public through the native vegetation public register.

(2) As above.(3) As above.(4) The Environmental Outcomes Assessment Methodology sets out the circumstances in which

broadscale clearing is to be regarded as improving or maintaining environmental outcomes. It provides the scientific underpinning for, and the logic used in the assessment of both clearing and offset proposals.

(5) As above.

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5680 ALBURY BASE HOSPITAL—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5681 DISABILITY SERVICES—ALBURY—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Commerce, Minister for Finance, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Vice President of the Executive Council—

5682 SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION—ALBURY—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Commerce, Minister for Finance, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Vice President of the Executive Council—

5683 FIRSTFARMER SCHEME—Mr Ian Armstrong to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

5684 CONDOBOLIN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH STATION—Mr Ian Armstrong to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

5685 TEMORA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH STATION—Mr Ian Armstrong to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—


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5687 TUNNEL NOISE MITIGATION—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5688 REBUILDING OF YAMBA POLICE STATION—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Police—

5689 SIR ERIC WOODWARD MEMORIAL SCHOOL—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5690 GALSTON SUBSTATIONS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra—

5691 WIRRENA HOUSE—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5692 SUTHERLAND HOSPITAL ASSAULTS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5693 CRONULLA REPORT—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Police—

5694 CRONULLA REPORT—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Police—

5695 TRAFFIC CHANGES—Mr Wayne Merton to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5696 TUNNEL CHARGES—Mr Wayne Merton to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5697 GRAFFITI INCIDENTS—Mr Wayne Merton to ask the Minister for Police—

5698 V-SET TRAINS—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5699 FERRY TICKET SALES—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5700 TRAIN GUARDS—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5701 TRAFFIC FLOW—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5702 HARBOUR BRIDGE BUS LANE POLICY—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5703 LANE COVE TUNNEL TRAFFIC ESTIMATES—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5705 LAND SALE—NAMBUCCA HEADS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5706 POLICE INVESTIGATION—COMPLAINTS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Police—

5708 FAILFORD ROAD—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5710 WILKINSON CORRESPONDENCE—Mr John Turner to ask the Attorney-General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs—


TUESDAY 9 MAY 2006

5 APRIL 2006(Paper No. 174)

5711 WEEKEND PHONE SERVICE—Ms Pam Allan to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Commerce, Minister for Finance, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Vice President of the Executive Council—

5712 HOLROYD CITY COUNCIL—Ms Pam Allan to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

5713 CONTROL PLAN 4—Ms Pam Allan to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

5714 COMPLAINTS AGAINST INSURANCE COMPANIES—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Western Sydney, Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—

5715 MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES—ALBURY—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5716 DEPARTMENT POSITIONS—ALBURY—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Commerce, Minister for Finance, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Vice President of the Executive Council—

5717 ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS TRIBUNAL MATTER—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Police—

5718 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY UNIT—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

5719 CROSS BORDER WATER AGREEMENT—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

5720 WIND FARM AT SPRING HILL—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

5721 CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT IN AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5722 STATE TRANSIT BUS COMPLAINT—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5723 TWENTY20 WORLD CUP—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, Minister for Women, and Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development—

5724 MULTI-BED WARDS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5726 HOSPITAL AUDIT—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5727 HOSPITAL AUDIT—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5728 RAIN WATER COLLECTION AND GREY WATER RE-USE—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra—


TUESDAY 9 MAY 2006

5729 REDFERN JUSTICE ACCESS CENTRE—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

5730 METHADONE WAITING LISTS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5731 CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5732 ALBION STREET LODGE BUILDING—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—

5733 FERTILITY CONTROL MEASURES—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

5734 PLANNING REFORM FUND—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

5735 RIGHT HAND TURNS—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Commerce, Minister for Finance, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Vice President of the Executive Council—

5736 WATER QUALITY—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

5737 EPPING ROAD TRAFFIC—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5738 MOWBRAY AND DELHI ROADS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5739 VICTORIA ROAD TRAFFIC—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5740 PETROL PUMP TESTING—Ms Peta Seaton to ask the Minister for Western Sydney, Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—

5741 INSTITUTE OF TEACHERS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

5742 SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WORKING GROUP—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5743 "SAFETY IN SYDNEY'S MAJOR ROAD TUNNELS" BROCHURE—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5744 DRUG TESTING—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Police—

5745 BEAUTY POINT UNITS—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Western Sydney, Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—

5746 NEW RAIL LINE CONSTRUCTION PROPOSAL—Mr John Turner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

6 APRIL 2006


TUESDAY 9 MAY 2006

(Paper No. 175)

5747 STATION INDICATORS—WESTMEAD RAILWAY STATION—Ms Pam Allan to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5748 ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD SYSTEM—Ms Pam Allan to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5749 HOME CARE—WEEKEND PHONE SERVICE—Ms Pam Allan to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Commerce, Minister for Finance, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Vice President of the Executive Council—

5750 ANIMAL RESEARCH—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

5751 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING OFFICE—TUMUT—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

5752 CONTROL OF ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Police—

5753 CHILD PROTECTION CASE MANAGERS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—

5754 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMMES—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—

5755 MENTAL ILLNESS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—

5756 PRINCES HIGHWAY—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Police—

5757 TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

5758 TEACHER NUMBERS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

5759 ABORIGINAL ISSUES TRAINING—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

5760 VANDALISM—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

5761 VANDALISM INCIDENTS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

5762 ARSON—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

5763 ARSON INCIDENTS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

5764 PROPOSED FRENCHS FOREST HOSPITAL—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5765 DELAYS IN POST MORTEMS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

5767 CHEMOTHERAPY AND DIALYSIS FACILITIES—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5768 SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra—

5769 WAITARA RAILWAY STATION UPGRADE—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—


TUESDAY 9 MAY 2006

5770 STATION ZONING—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

5771 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING PROPERTIES—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

5772 CRONULLA LINE—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5773 MENTAL HEALTH CLUBHOUSES—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5774 WAGGA WAGGA POLICE STATION—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Police—

5775 ACE TENANCY—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Western Sydney, Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—

5776 REDFERN-WATERLOO INDIGENOUS ENTERPRISE—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

5777 DRUGS AND PRISON—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Attorney-General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

5778 SPEEDING TRAINS—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5779 PENSIONER VOUCHER SCHEME—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5780 FARE EVASION—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5781 POLICE RESOURCES—Mr Donald Page to ask the Minister for Police—

5782 CERTIFICATE 3 HORTICULTURE—Mr Donald Page to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

5783 ROUSE HILL HIGH SCHOOL—Mr Steven Pringle to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

5784 CCTV WINDSOR STATION—Mr Steven Pringle to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5785 NOXIOUS WEEDS—Mr Steven Pringle to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

5786 NURSERY AND GARDEN INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION—Mr Steven Pringle to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

5787 NOXIOUS WEEDS AMENDMENT ACT—Mr Steven Pringle to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

5788 NURSERY INDUSTRY DATA BASE—Mr Steven Pringle to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

5789 TRAFFIC LIGHTS—GLENHAVEN—Mr Steven Pringle to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5790 RELOCATION OF DEMOUNTABLE CLASSROOMS—Mr Steven Pringle to ask the Minister for Education and Training—


TUESDAY 9 MAY 2006

5791 IMPORTED RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK BOGIES—Mr Steven Pringle to ask the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

5792 FAULTY HEAT SYSTEM—Mr Michael Richardson to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

5793 LANE COVE TUNNEL DECISIONS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5794 RESIDENTS HEALTH—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5795 TUNNEL COST ESTIMATES—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5796 ENERGY DIRECTIONS WHITE PAPER—Ms Peta Seaton to ask the Minister for Energy, Minister for Ports and Waterways, and Minister Assisting the Treasurer on Business and Economic Regulatory Reform—

5798 PINK SLIP BENCHMARKING—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5799 PENSIONER COUNTRYLINK TICKETS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5800 TRUCK STOP/SERVICE—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5801 CONSUMER, TRADER AND TENANCY TRIBUNAL ACT 2001—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Western Sydney, Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—

5802 CORRECTIVE SERVICE VANS—Mr Ian Armstrong to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport representing the Treasurer, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter—

2 MAY 2006(Paper No. 176)

5803 M7 ACCIDENT'S—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5804 WATER TANKS—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra—

5805 ANTI-SMOKING PROGRAMS—Ms Pam Allan to ask the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—

5806 CITIZENSHIP CEREMONIES—Ms Pam Allan to ask the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—

5807 ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY GROUPS—Ms Pam Allan to ask the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—

5808 SOUTH COAST REGIONAL PLAN CRITERIA—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—


TUESDAY 9 MAY 2006

5809 STRATHALLEN SALE—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Commerce, Minister for Finance, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Vice President of the Executive Council—

5810 STRATHALLEN SALE—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Commerce, Minister for Finance, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Vice President of the Executive Council—

5811 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5812 MEDICAL MISTAKES—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5813 BREASTSCREEN NSW—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5814 CHILVERS FIRE 2002—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

5815 RAILWAY STATION ZONE—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5816 CRONULLA POLICE STATION—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Police—

5817 RAILWAY STATION UPGRADES—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5818 GREATER SOUTHERN AREA HEALTH SERVICE COMPLAINTS—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5819 QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXAMINERS—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5820 WAGGA WAGGA DENTAL CLINIC—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5821 STATE TRANSIT BUS SERVICES—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5822 SYDNEY FERRIES—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5823 TICKET MACHINES—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5824 ALSTONVILLE BYPASS PROJECT—Mr Donald Page to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5825 OMBUDSMAN’S REPORTS INTO COMPLAINTS—Mr Donald Page to ask the Premier, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Citizenship—

5826 HEAVY VEHICLE MOVEMENTS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5827 TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5828 LANE COVE TUNNEL TRAFFIC—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5829 "SOSE ALIVE 2"—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Education and Training—


TUESDAY 9 MAY 2006

5830 HOSPITAL CONTRACT ARRANGEMENTS—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5831 TOLL PAYMENT METHODS—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5832 MANUAL HANDLING CO-ORDINATOR—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5833 ELECTIVE SURGERY WAITING LIST—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—


5834 CITIZENSHIP PUBLICATIONS—Ms Pam Allan to ask the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—

5835 CITIZENSHIP INITIATIVES PROGRAMS—Ms Pam Allan to ask the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—

5836 MOUNT DRUITT COURT HOUSE—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

5837 PRISON VAN ACCIDENT—Mr Ian Armstrong to ask the Attorney-General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

5838 GRANT OF REMISSION—Mr Steven Chaytor to ask the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

5839 SUTHERLAND HOSPITAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5840 SUTHERLAND HOSPITAL OUTSTANDING CREDITORS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5841 SALE OF GOULBURN RAILWAY WORKSHOPS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5842 PURCHASE OF PROPERTY—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Commerce, Minister for Finance, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Vice President of the Executive Council—

5843 KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

5844 PACIFIC HIGHWAY WORK—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5845 RAPID ASSESSMENT TEAM—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5846 LEGISLATION REVIEW TOURIST SITES—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, Minister for Women, and Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development—

5847 CITIZENSHIP COURSES—Ms Pam Allan to ask the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—


TUESDAY 9 MAY 2006

5848 WARRINGAH COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION—Mr Andrew Humpherson to ask the Minister for Local Government—

5849 GLENROSE SHOPPING CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT—Mr Andrew Humpherson to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5850 STAMP DUTY RECEIPTS—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport representing the Treasurer, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter—

5851 REGISTRATION TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5852 SALARY SACRIFICE—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Commerce, Minister for Finance, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Vice President of the Executive Council—

5853 POST SCHOOL PROGRAM—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Commerce, Minister for Finance, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Vice President of the Executive Council—

5854 HANDGUN CONTROLS—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Police—

5855 HANDGUNS AT HOME—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Police—

5856 KIDNEY DISEASE—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5857 SOUTH SYDNEY COMMUNITY AID MULTICULTURAL NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

5858 SOUTH SYDNEY POLICE CITIZENS YOUTH CLUB—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

5859 GRAHAM CORRESPONDENCE—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5860 INFRINGEMENT NOTICES—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5861 FERRY VESSEL INCIDENTS—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

5862 TRAFFIC VOLUMES—Mr Anthony Roberts to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5863 PATIENT ADMISSION DELAYS—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5864 PATIENTS REMOVED FROM WAITING LIST—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5865 OPERATING THEATRES—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

5866 NAMBUCCA FARMERS KITCHEN—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5867 COMPENSATION CLAIMS—EASTERN DISTRIBUTOR—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—


TUESDAY 9 MAY 2006

5868 INDEPENDENT TRAFFIC STUDY—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

5869 BUILDING DISPUTE—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Western Sydney, Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—

5870 DA FEES—Mr John Turner to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—


5871 NATIONAL PACKAGING COVENANT—Ms Pam Allan to ask the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts—

(1) Are you aware that neither Coles-Myer nor Woolworths have signed the National Packaging Covenant?

(2) What action have you taken to address this situation?(3) Will you take further steps to ensure these major retailers sign up?(4) If they still don't sign will you implement the 'take back' provisions of the NEPM?

5872 CIVIC AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION FORUM—Ms Pam Allan to ask the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—

(1) How many delegates from New South Wales will attend the Civic and Citizenship Education Forum in Canberra in June?

(2) Which schools will they represent?

5873 DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS—Ms Pam Allan to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

(1) Are you aware that Holroyd City Council has recently approved, under delegated authority, developments at 357 Great Western Highway, Wentworthville and 41-43 Hampden Road, South Wentworthville?

(2) Are you aware there is community concern that these developments do not comply with council's own development control plans?

(3) Is it the case that the applicant for both projects was a candidate in the last Local Government elections for Holroyd City Council?

(4) What action do you propose to take to alleviate community concern?

5874 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS—Mr Richard Amery to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

(1) To year ending 31 March 2006, how many motor vehicle accidents have been recorded that occurred in the automatic E Lanes situated at:(a) the M4 toll booths?(b) the M5 toll booths?

(2) What were the causes of these accidents?(3) As a result of such accidents, how many persons were:

(a) killed?(b) injured?

5875 ASBESTOS IN DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING PROPERTIES—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

(1) When will the property assessment survey be completed in relation to Department of Housing properties containing components produced from asbestos material?

(2) In view of the much publicised concern over asbestos why has it taken the Department of Housing so long to conduct this audit?


TUESDAY 9 MAY 2006

(3) Will the occupants of properties containing asbestos be informed?(4) Will the Minister prepare a relocation program under the Department's 'duty of care' to eliminate the

possibility of any incidents caused by exposure to asbestos?

5876 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING PROPERTIES—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

(1) How many fibro-constructed dwellings are owned by the Department of Housing?(2) What percentage of total Department of Housing stock is comprised of fibro-constructed houses?(3) How many of these properties are being considered for disposal or replacement?

5877 JOHN FOORD BRIDGE AT COROWA—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

(1) What progress has been made on restoration works for the John Foord Bridge across the Murray River at Corowa?

(2) What is the timeline for the joint Roads and Traffic Authority⁄Vic Roads upgrade of this bridge?

5878 TRANSFER OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Police—

(1) Are police officers regularly diverted from core duties to act as taxi drivers in transferring juvenile offenders to and from the Juvenile Detention Centre in Wagga Wagga, some 1½ hours driving distance from Albury?

(2) Will you establish an alternative transfer facility to permit police to attend to normal duties in their local area command?

5879 AIRCONDITIONING FOR ALBURY ELECTORATE SCHOOLS—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

Which schools in the Albury electorate are on the priority 'hot spot' list for air conditioning?

5880 POLICE STATION UPGRADES—ALBURY ELECTORATE—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for Police—

(1) What is the program for upgrading police stations and police accommodation in the Albury electorate?

(2) Will the Corowa Police Station receive priority attention?

5881 NEW LAVINGTON FIRE STATION—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts representing the Minister for Justice, Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs—

Will funds be allocated in 2006⁄07 to construct the long awaited Lavington Fire Station in Kaitlers Road?

5882 AGED CARE BEDS AT CULCAIRN MPS—Mr Greg Aplin to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

(1) What steps are being taken to respond to community calls for the extension of Kiltearn House at Culcairn MPS to provide additional accommodation for aged and dementia care residents?

(2) What is the timeframe for any planning process currently underway?

5883 WILLOUGHBY BUS ROUTES—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

Is the Government proposing to change any bus routes within the Willoughby electorate and if so where?

5884 WILLOUGHBY ROAD SAFETY—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

What action is being taken following safety concerns at the following locations within the Willoughby electorate at:(1) Fuller's Road, Chatswood?(2) Miller Street, Cammeray?(3) Edinburgh Road⁄Eastern Valley Way, Castlecrag?


TUESDAY 9 MAY 2006

5885 MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS TEAMS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

In relation to Mental Health crisis teams:(1) How many teams exist across New South Wales?(2) Where are they located?(3) What services and support do each of these teams provide?

5886 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

(1) How many hospital beds are there across New South Wales and where are they located?(2) What community based mental health support exists and where are they located?(3) Will the Government devote increased resources to child and adolescent mental health care?

5887 CLUBHOUSE MODELS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

In relation to the Pioneer clubhouse (northern beaches) and Billabong (Tamworth) clubhouse models:(1) Does the State Government support these models?(2) If so, why will you not provide funds for Sunflower House (Wagga Wagga)?

5888 CHILD ABUSE NOTIFICATIONS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—

In relation to the number of child abuse cases⁄notifications:(1) How many reports⁄notifications were actually appointed a care manager and case manager in

2002⁄2003 financial year?(2) How many reports⁄notifications were actually appointed a care manager and case manager in

2003⁄2004 financial year?(3) How many reports⁄notifications were actually appointed a care manager and case manager in

2004⁄2005 financial year?

5889 CHILD ABUSE CASE MANAGERS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—

In relation to each Community Services Centre (CSC) across New South Wales (86 in total):(1) How many case managers are located at each CSC?(2) How many positions are currently vacant in each CSC?(3) What is the optimum number of case managers at each specified CSC?

5890 CASE MANAGERS—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Youth—

In relation to Department of Community Services (DOCS) case workers involved in child protection:(1) What qualifications must a person have to become employed in this role?(2) What are their job descriptions and key performance indicators?(3) What training (if any) do they receive whilst employed as DOCS caseworkers?

5891 DEVELOPMENT—WILLOUGHBY ELECTORATE—Ms Gladys Berejiklian to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

What current projects or development applications within the Willoughby electorate would you consider to be matters of State significance ?

5892 GRAFTON BASE HOSPITAL—MEDICAL STAFF—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

(1) How many medical staff are employed at the Grafton Base Hospital?(2) How many of these staff work in the mental health section of the hospital?(3) What is the total number of nursing staff (combined shifts) who work in the maternity ward?(4) How many medical personnel are on day shift at any one time?(5) How many medical personnel are on each of the other shifts on a normal working day?


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5893 POLICE—COFFS HARBOUR—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, and Minister for Police—

(1) How many police officers are there in the Coffs Harbour⁄Clarence Local Area Command (LAC)? (2) Of these officers, how many are stationed or working out of the Clarence LAC? (3) How many police stations are in the Clarence section of the Coffs⁄Clarence LAC? (4) Where is the location of these police stations and what is the authorised strength of these stations? (5) How many police officers are on long-term sick leave?

5894 RESIDENCE CRACKS—Mr Steve Cansdell to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

(1) Is the Minister aware that the McPhee residence on the Pacific Highway at Ulmarra is having structural problems with cracks seemingly caused by the introduction of B-doubles to the Pacific Highway four years ago?

(2) Will the Minister approve Roads and Traffic Authority funded tests on this property to assess vibration measures on the house caused by heavy vehicle traffic only 10 metres away on the Pacific Highway?

5895 SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIPS—Mr Steven Chaytor to ask the Minister for Local Government—

(1) Does the Department of Local Government maintain a record of New South Wales councils' sister city relationships between (a) overseas cities and (b) remote and regional towns in Australia?

(2) If so, what is the number of New South Wales councils' sister city relationships between (a) overseas cities and (b) remote and regional towns in Australia?

(3) In each continent, how many overseas sister city relationships are there with Australia?(4) What New South Wales remote and regional towns participate in a sister city relationship with (a) a

metropolitan council and (b) an overseas city?

5896 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION—OVERTAKING LANE—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

(1) Will the Minister release the plan of construction for the overtaking lane, realignment of the Highway at the intersection of Brushgrove Lane and Victoria Creek on the Princes Highway?

(2) What is the cost of the projects?(3) Why hasn't it been built as planned in financial year 2005⁄2006?

5897 ROADSIDE RUBBISH—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

(1) What is being done to clean up roadside rubbish on the Princes Highway between Bateman's Bay and Ulladulla?

(2) What is the budget to rectify the problem within the Roads and Traffic Authority?

5898 HEALTH PROBLEMS AND BURN OFF—Mr Andrew Constance to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

(1) Have any scientific studies been conducted to establish the cost to the community of health problems associated with burn offs?

(2) If not, will the Minister commit to such a study?(3) Is the Minister aware of any studies into burn offs?

5899 QUARANTINED PROPERTIES—Mr Thomas George to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Primary Industries, and Minister for Mineral Resources—

(1) How many properties in New South Wales are now quarantined (ticks), irrespective of date of entry?(2) How many of these properties have been quarantined previously?(3) Have there been any properties that are in quarantine as a result of cattle which have been through

the spray race at the border?(4) Are all properties in quarantine being charged for costs?(5) If not, how many are being charged?(6) Are all the properties being charged the same costs?


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(7) If not, what is the explanation for the variation in charges?

5900 ABORIGINAL LITERACY AND NUMERACY—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—

What reports undertaken in the last decade are you aware of that have reviewed Aboriginal numeracy and literacy in New South Wales schools?

5901 KELSO HIGH SCHOOL—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

(1) How much money was spent on setting up temporary school facilities at Kelso High School following the fire that destroyed the school in 2005?

(2) What is the break-up of the purposes for which funds were applied?

5902 ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES VISITS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—

(1) How many Aboriginal communities have you visited?(2) Which Aboriginal communities have you visited and on what dates?(3) What were the issues raised in each of those visits?

5903 ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES SCHOOL VISITS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—

(1) How many schools in a community with a high Aboriginal population have you visited in your role as Minister?

(2) Which schools, by name, have you visited?(3) On what date did you visit each of these schools?

5904 ABORIGINAL STUDENT ACCOMMODATION COSTS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

(1) How many Aboriginal students has the State Government assisted with accommodation costs in relation to such students undertaking their studies?

(2) What is the total amount applied to this purpose in each of the last five years?

5905 ABORIGINAL LITERACY AND NUMERACY GROUPS—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—

(1) Have you met any groups to discuss Aboriginal literacy and numeracy?(2) Which groups, by name, have you met with to discuss Aboriginal literacy and numeracy in New

South Wales?(3) On what date did you meet with each of these groups?(4) What action have you implemented to address poor Aboriginal student literacy and numeracy?

5906 DISABILITY TRANSPORT SCHEME—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

(1) How much has been spent on the Disability Transport Scheme for school students in each of the past five years?

(2) How many students have used the Disability Transport Scheme in each of the past five years?

5907 INDIGENOUS STAFF—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—

(1) How many indigenous staff do you employ on your personal staff?(2) What are their positions and salaries?(3) How many non-indigenous staff do you employ on your Ministerial staff and what are their positions

and salaries?

5908 ABORIGINAL LITERACY AND NUMERACY—Mr Brad Hazzard to ask the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—

(1) Since your appointment as Minister for Aboriginal Affairs how often have you met with the Minister for Education to discuss Aboriginal numeracy and literacy issues?

(2) When did those meetings occur?(3) What was the outcome of those meetings?


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5909 CONVENTION AND BUSINESS EVENT BIDS—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, Minister for Women, and Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development—

(1) In relation to the 333 bids for conferences or business events bid for by the Sydney Visitor and Convention Bureau (ref Question on Notice 5512), of which 214 were won, which bids were successful, and which bids were unsuccessful, by name of event or conference?

(2) Of the unsuccessful bids in relation to (1) above, on what dates were⁄will these conferences or business events take place and in what locations?

5910 DONATIONS TO GOULBURN BASE HOSPITAL—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

For what purpose was the $7,400 donated to the Goulburn Base Hospital on 31 March 2005 by the NSW Fire Brigade, based in Goulburn, used?

5911 BEGA AND MERIMBULA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE—Ms Katrina Hodgkinson to ask the Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, Minister for Women, and Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development—

(1) With reference to the community of Bega and Merimbula's call for funding to enable continued operation of the Bega and Merimbula Visitor Information Centres, and your advice that the Eden Gateway Centre will take over those centres roles, how effective can the Eden Gateway Centre be, given that it is in fact many kilometres away from these centres?

(2) Will the Department provide special one-off funding for the Bega and Merimbula Visitor Information Centres?

5912 NSCC AHS DENTISTS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

(1) How many dentists are employed in the Dental Clinic at Hornsby Hospital?(2) Are there plans to increase the number of dentists in Hornsby Hospital Dental Clinic, so that the

waiting list can be reduced?(3) How many dentists will be appointed?(4) Is advertising in place to attract dentists?(5) Does Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service have adequate funds to employ dentists?

5913 DETACHED PERSONS—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

(1) How many detached persons are there at Hornsby Hospital?(2) How long have each of these been on the detached persons list?(3) What is planned for the future of these people?

5914 HORNSBY CCTV—Mrs Judy Hopwood to ask the Minister for Police—

Will the State Government provide funding to assist with the installation of CCTV in Station Street, Hornsby and Hornsby Mall?

5915 SUTHERLAND HOSPITAL OPERATIONS—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

How many operations were performed in Sutherland Hospital in:(1) 2000?(2) 2001?(3) 2002?(4) 2003?(5) 2004?(6) 2005?

5916 TRAIN PATRONAGE—Mr Malcolm Kerr to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

What is⁄was the train patronage for the morning and afternoon⁄even peak hours, Monday to Friday at Caringbah, Woolooware and Cronulla in each of the following calendar years:(1) 2002?(2) 2003?


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(3) 2004?(4) 2005?

5917 GOVERNMENT REGISTRATION FEES—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

(1) What is the total number of motor vehicles registered in NSW from all Government departments and agencies?

(2) Do all Government departments pay registration fees?(3) If Government departments are required to pay registration fees, are there different

categories⁄amounts charged to register motor vehicles from different departments? If so, how much?(4) How many motor vehicles in NSW are registered at a minimum government rate but are operated

under a reverse novated lease⁄salary sacrifice scheme?(5) Are Government Departments required to pay stamp duty on registration costs for initial purchase of

motor vehicles?

5918 COUNCILS AND LEPS—Mr Daryl Maguire to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

(1) How many councils have been asked to determine new Local Enironmental Plans (LEPs)?(2) How many councils have completed new LEPs and submitted them for approval?(3) How many new plans have been approved to date?(4) Have any developments been delayed because new LEPs have not been signed?(5) Which councils, by name, have had their plans approved?(6) How long do councils have to submit plans?(7) When will all plans currently with the Minister be approved?(8) Which councils, by name, are waiting for plans already lodged with the Minister's office to be

signed?

5919 LOCAL AREA COMMAND RESOURCES—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Police—

With regard to allocation of resources to Police Local Area Commands:(1) What criteria does the Government use to allocate police resources to individual Commands?(2) What criteria are used to determine Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Commands?(3) How does Kings Cross Police Local Area Command compare with Level 1 Commands based on

these criteria now and five years ago?(4) How does Surry Hills Police Local Area Command compare with Level 1 Commands based on these

criteria now and five years ago?(5) How does Redfern Police Local Area Command compare with Level 1 Commands based on these

criteria now and five years ago?(6) Does the Government consider that these Commands should be made Level 1 Commands based on

the criteria used to allocate police resources?

5920 NEIGHBOURHOOD MANAGEMENT—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Minister for Housing, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health)—

With regard to the UK Report Alternative Approaches to Neighbourhood Management from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister:(1) Is the Minister aware of the UK's Neighbourhood Management Pathfinder Programme which aims to

build sustainable communities and address social disadvantage?(2) What action has the NSW Government taken to build stronger communities in large inner city

housing estates where there is a concentration of social disadvantage?(3) Is the Minister aware of the report's analysis of seven neighbourhood management programs, and

that each program has a dedicated program manager?(4) What are the results of the independent review of the Department of Housing's Community

Development Program at the Northcott Estate in Surry Hills?(5) Will the Government provide skilled community development workers for all large Department of

Housing estates?(6) Given the UK report indicates that successful neighbourhood management programs focus on

capacity building and coordination across Government Departments, will the Minister liaise with the


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Ministers for Police, Community Services and Health to investigate joint funding for place management programs in large estates?

5921 DECENT HOMES STANDARD—Ms Clover Moore to ask the Premier, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Citizenship—

With regard to the 2004 English House Condition Survey, published in March 2006 by the UK Office of the Deputy Prime Minister:(1) Is the Premier aware that this report details the UK Government's success in reducing the number of

social housing properties and private sector homes leased to vulnerable households, which do not meet the decent homes standard?

(2) What is the NSW Government's equivalent of the UK's decent homes standard?(3) How many NSW social housing tenants live in homes that do not meet this standard?(4) How many households with below-average incomes live in homes that that do not meet this

standard?(5) What action will the Government take to ensure that social housing tenants and low-income earners

live in decent homes?

5922 BUS DRIVER ASSAULT—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

In relation to State Transit bus drivers:(1) How many times have State Transit bus drivers reported being physically assaulted since 1 July

2005?(2) How many times did State Transit bus drivers report being physically assaulted between 1 July 2004

and 30 June 2005?(3) How many instances of State Transit bus drivers being physically assaulted have been referred to the

police by State Transit employees since 1 July 2005?(4) How many instances of State Transit bus drivers being physically assaulted were referred to the

police by State Transit employees between 1 July 2004 and 30 June 2005?

5923 RAILWAY CARRIAGES—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

In relation to new rail carriages to be introduced commencing 2008:If the Minister's press release of 24 February 2006 stated that 498 carriages will be completed by 2010 and the Premier's press release of 4 May 2006 states that 59 eight car trains (or 472 carriages) will be completed by 2012, what is the cause of the delay of two years?

5924 SYDNEY FERRY SERVICES—Mr Barry O'Farrell to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

In relation to Sydney Ferries:(1) How many Parramatta RiverCat services from Circular Quay have been cancelled since 1 July 2005?(2) How many Parramatta RiverCat services to Circular Quay have been cancelled since 1 July 2005?(3) How many Parramatta RiverCat services from Circular Quay were cancelled between 1 July 2004

and 30 June 2005?(4) How many Parramatta RiverCat services to Circular Quay were cancelled between 1 July 2004 and

30 June 2005?

5925 NORTH WEST STRUCTURE PLAN—Mr Steven Pringle to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

Noting the level of community concern and the potential to "sterilise" properties, will the Minister remove the indicative route of the North West Rail Line on the North West Structure Plan?

5926 FLASHING LIGHTS AT COLO HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Steven Pringle to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

Noting a recent fatality and serious accidents, when does the Minister intend to provide flashing lights at the Colo Heights School Zone?

5927 COLO HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Steven Pringle to ask the Minister for Education and Training—


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In relation to Colo Heights Public School, when does the Minister intend to:(1) Provide a suitable library building?(2) Provide a sewerage system that meets acceptable standards?(3) Consider maintaining the Administrative Manager for five days per week instead of 3.5 days

particularly as she is the school's first aid officer?(4) Provide more educationally sound class sizes and grades?

5928 DETNAC—Mr Steven Pringle to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

(1) What is the Minister's intention now that the Department of Education and Training New Apprenticeship Centres (DETNAC) failed in its tender for the next three years?

(2) How will the services formerly provided by DETNAC to regional New South Wales continue to be provided?

5929 GARFIELD ROAD AND MARSDEN ROAD LIGHTS—Mr Steven Pringle to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

In view of the opening of the M7 Westlink and changed traffic patterns, will the Minister investigate the re-phasing of the Garfield Road traffic lights to ensure improved traffic flows?

5930 RICHMOND ROAD SOUTH WINDSOR—Mr Steven Pringle to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

In view of the increased traffic flow generated by the M7, when is it proposed to commence providing a dual carriageway?

5931 PROPOSED SINGLE DECK SUBURBAN PASSENGER ROLLING STOCK—Mr Steven Pringle to ask the Deputy Premier, and Minister for Transport—

Has the minister conducted a cost comparison between single and double decker suburban passenger rolling stock in terms of:(1) Capital cost per passenger place?(2) Increased maintenance and training costs associated with an "orphan" class of rolling stock?(3) Reliability issues?(4) Network impacts?(5) Australian content?

5932 3801 LIMITED—Mr Steven Pringle to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer)—

Noting its heritage and symbolic significance, will the Minister support a permanent heritage⁄conservation order being placed upon the home of the 3801 Steam Train, the Large Erecting Shop Eveleigh?

5933 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION MANAGERS—Mr Steven Pringle to ask the Minister for Education and Training—

What steps are being undertaken to address the pay, shortage and training requirements for School Administration Managers?

5934 NORTH COAST AREA HEALTH SERVICE—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

(1) How many hospitals in the North Coast Area Health Service have operating theatres and are performing surgery?

(2) With respect to (1) above, which hospitals, by name, and indicate how many operations were performed in years 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004?

5935 SOUTH EASTERN SYDNEY ILLAWARRA AREA HEALTH SERVICE—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

(1) How many hospitals in the South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Area Health Service have operating theatres and are performing surgery?

(2) With respect to (1) above, which hospitals, by name, and indicate how many operations were performed in years 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004?


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5936 AGE OF HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT—Mrs Jillian Skinner to ask the Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Health—

(1) What is the average age of monitors and ventilators in paediatric and neonatal care units given that the Director of the Intensive Care Unit at Sydney Children's Hospital said on 2 May that the equipment at that hospital was 10 to 15 years old?

(2) What is the average age of monitors and ventilators in adult ICUs at Sydney's major hospitals?

5937 CROWN ROAD ACCESS—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Local Government—

In relation to your letter of 23 September 2005 (DOC ID: A26335) regarding Crown road access to Beranghi Co-operative lands and drainage works:(1) The second page of the letter advised that the understanding was that the Crown roads had not been

used. What is the basis for this understanding that the Crown roads had not been used?(2) Is there any photographic or any other documentary evidence which would support the assertion that

the Crown roads had not been used?(3) Have you sought advice from the Minister responsible for administering the Public Works Act 1912

(ie the Minister for Commerce) or his Department as to whether the requirements of the Public Works Act 1912 apply in relation to the Crown roads providing the sole means of legal access to Lots 154 and 129, and the parts of Lots 19 and 46 west of the drain?

5938 CROSS CITY TUNNEL—Mr Andrew Stoner to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

(1) What is the breakdown, in dollar terms, of the budgeted cost for legal advice sought by the New South Wales Government regarding the Cross City Tunnel in:(a) 2002-03?(b) 2003-04?(c) 2004-05?(d) 2005-06?

(2) What is the breakdown, in dollar terms, of the budgeted cost for legal advice sought by the New South Wales Government regarding the Cross City Tunnel in:(a) 2002-03?(b) 2003-04?(c) 2004-05?(d) 2005-06?

(3) What firms and representatives, by name, were engaged for legal advice?(4) Is any money still outstanding on said advice?(5) What is the amount, in dollar terms, of outstanding money?

5939 DRIVER EDUCATION—Mr Russell Turner to ask the Minister for Water Utilities, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regional Development, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Minister for Roads—

(1) How many Graduated Licensing Parent Workshops have been held in New South Wales over the last five years?

(2) Of those workshops held how many have been held in country New South Wales?(3) In which country towns and cities have they been held?(4) Of those towns and centres what was the number held in each centre?(5) If workshops are not held in country New South Wales, do you intend to introduce these educational

workshops into country New South Wales to help reduce the road toll?

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