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Questions and Answers No. 20, Wednesday 1 July 1992

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      PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES

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      No. 20
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      LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

      QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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      SECOND SESSION OF THE FIFTIETH PARLIAMENT

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      WEDNESDAY 1 JULY 1992

      (On the first sitting day after an adjournment of more than one week a full Questions and Answers Paper is published containing all unanswered questions. On the first sitting day of other weeks only the numbers for unanswered questions will be listed. On other days only answers and new questions are published).


      Notice given on date shown

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      4 MARCH 1992

      *11 Mrs Arena asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the North Sydney Branch of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:

      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?

      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?

      (3) Who raised the monies for the club when it was constructed and what proportion was contributed by each of the following:

      (a) the committee formed to fundraise;

      (b) the Federation itself;

      (c) any Government or Local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?

      (5) Was any of the building, land or part thereof donated, and by whom?

      (6) Has any long term assessment been done of the club in regard to:

      (a) its continuing role and if so, what was that assessment;

      (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;

      (c) any alternative use;

      (d) relocation to any other site?

      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?

      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?


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      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?

      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?

      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:

      (a) what is its location;

      (b) what is its value;

      (c) when was it purchased; was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located, or was the property purchased by the Federation? If so, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation? Who paid the balance;

      (d) if sold, where were the proceeds directed?

      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?

      Answer___

      (1) This is a freehold property. The Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs is the registered proprietor of the buildings and land on which the North Sydney Police Citizens Youth Club is situated.

      The property is known as Lot A in Deposited Plan 402372 and Lot 3 in Deposited Plan 10672 located in the Municipality of North Sydney, Parish of Willoughby and County of Cumberland. It is more fully described in Folio Identifier A/402372 and in Volume 3504 Folio 115.

      It is noted that the Second Schedule to the Folio Identifier Reservations and Conditions in the Crown Grant and G803072 Cross Easements affecting the party wall shown on the common boundary of Lots A & B in DP402372 according to S181B of the Conveyancing Act 1919.

      (2) Not applicable.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.


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      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.

      (7) The North Sydney Branch advises that as at 31 December 1991, membership of the Branch by category was:

      Junior male 209 Junior female 130
      Senior male 222 Senior female 35
      Exempt Nil

      (8) As at 27 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:

      - Aerobic Gym Circuit
      - Aikido
      - Boxing
      - Fencing
      - Gymnastics
      - Jishukan
      - Judo
      - Jujitsu
      - Karate Do
      - Kickboxing
      - Weight Training
      - Wrestling
      - Youth Counselling
      - First Aid Lectures
      - Community Policing Programs.

      (9) Constable 1st Class Crosbie and Constable Magann.

      (10) Not applicable.

      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the North Sydney Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) Two. A Holden Commodore Station Wagon and a Nissan Van.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.

      (14) No.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.

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      *12 Mrs Isaksen asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the Cowra Branch of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:

      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?

      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?

      (3) Who raised the monies for the club when it was constructed and what proportion was contributed by each of the following:

      (a) the committee formed to fundraise;

      (b) the Federation itself;

      (c) any Government or Local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?

      (5) Was any of the building, land or part thereof donated, and by whom?

      (6) Has any long term assessment been done of the club in regard to:

      (a) its continuing role and if so, what was that assessment;

      (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;

      (c) any alternative use;

      (d) relocation to any other site?

      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?

      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?

      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?

      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?


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      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:

      (a) what is its location;

      (b) what is its value;

      (c) when was it purchased; was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located, or was the property purchased by the Federation? If so, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation? Who paid the balance;

      (d) if sold, where were the proceeds directed?

      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?

      Answer___

      (1) The land is held under Crown Grant Deed of Assignment and Undertaking dated 28 July 1983 (Reserve No. 95764).

      The ownership of the building erected upon this land cannot be reliably ascertained at this stage.

      The land is known as Lot 284 in Deposited Plan 257144 in the Municipality of Cowra, Parish of Cowra and County of Bathurst.

      (2) The Deed of Assignment is not available and therefore no other information is available without extensive research. This research is beyond the administrative resources of the Federation.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.

      (7) The Cowra Branch advises that as at 31 March 1992, membership of the Branch by category was:

      Junior male 84 Junior female 99
      Senior male 12 Senior female 11

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      Exempt Nil

      (8) As at 27 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:

      - BMX
      - Baton Twirling
      - Badminton
      - Boxing
      - Community Policing Programs
      - Gymnastics
      - Toddlers Gym
      - Play Group
      - Archery
      - Vehicle Modifiers Club
      - Karate
      - Volleyball
      - Motorcycle Riding
      - Little Athletics
      - Model Planes and Cars
      - Remote Control Cars
      - Weight Training
      - Passive Recreation area.

      (9) Senior Constable Lindsell and Senior Constable Berridge.

      (10) Not applicable.

      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the Cowra Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) One. A Toyota Commuter.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.

      (14) No.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.


      *13 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the Dubbo Branch of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:


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      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?

      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?

      (3) Who raised the monies for the club when it was constructed and what proportion was contributed by each of the following:

      (a) the committee formed to fundraise;

      (b) the Federation itself;

      (c) any Government or Local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?

      (5) Was any of the building, land or part thereof donated, and by whom?

      (6) Has any long term assessment been done of the club in regard to:

      (a) its continuing role and if so, what was that assessment;

      (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;

      (c) any alternative use;

      (d) relocation to any other site?

      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?

      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?

      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?

      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?

      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:


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      (a) what is its location;

      (b) what is its value;

      (c) when was it purchased; was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located, or was the property purchased by the Federation? If so, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation? Who paid the balance;

      (d) if sold, where were the proceeds directed?

      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?

      Answer___

      (1) The land is held under a conditional Crown Grant to the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs.

      The land is known as Allotment 21 of Section 12 in the Department of Lands Plan Catalogued No. Dubbo 114-1349 in the City of Dubbo, Parish of Dubbo and County of Lincoln and being all of the land in Certificate of Title Volume 11710, Folio 177.

      (2) The land is held under a conditional grant to the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs, which provides that should the existing use of the site as a Police Citizens Youth Club ever cease, then the grant shall become void.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.

      (7) The Dubbo Branch advises that as at 31 December 1991, membership of the Branch by category was:

      Junior male 475 Junior female 414
      Senior male 78 Senior female 79
      Exempt 14

      (8) As at 27 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:


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      - Aerobics
      - Community Policing Programs
      - Weight Training
      - Gymnastics
      - Basketball
      - Kids Kung Fu
      - Boxing
      - Kung Fu
      - Arnis
      - Tae Kwon Do
      - Baton Twirling
      - Ballet
      - Tap & Jazz
      - Highland Dancing
      - Kidsfit
      - Indoor Archery
      - Circuit Training
      - Women's Self Defence
      - BMX.

      (9) Senior Constable Dover and Constable 1st Class Traynor.

      (10) Not applicable.

      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the Dubbo Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) Two. A Holden Commodore and a Toyota Coaster.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.

      (14) No.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.


      *14 Mr Enderbury asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the Gunnedah Branch of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:

      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?


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      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?

      (3) Who raised the monies for the club when it was constructed and what proportion was contributed by each of the following:

      (a) the committee formed to fundraise;

      (b) the Federation itself;

      (c) any Government or Local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?

      (5) Was any of the building, land or part thereof donated, and by whom?

      (6) Has any long term assessment been done of the club in regard to:

      (a) its continuing role and if so, what was that assessment;

      (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;

      (c) any alternative use;

      (d) relocation to any other site?

      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?

      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?

      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?

      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?

      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:

      (a) what is its location;


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      (b) what is its value;

      (c) when was it purchased; was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located, or was the property purchased by the Federation? If so, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation? Who paid the balance;
        (d) if sold, where were the proceeds directed?

      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?

      Answer___

      (1) The premises occupy Crown Land which was reserved from sale and notified in Government Gazette No. 6539, dated 24 December 1981, for use by the Police Citizens Youth Club. The Federation of Police Citizens Youth Clubs were appointed Trustees of the Reserve by notification in Government Gazette No. 6527, also dated 24 December 1981. The site is known as Lot 1 in Deposited Plan 41555.

      (2) No other information is available without considerable research. This research is beyond the administrative resources of the Federation.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.

      (7) The Gunnedah Branch advises that as at 27 February 1992, membership of the Branch by category was:

      Junior male 202 Junior female 245
      Senior male 45 Senior female 46
      Exempt Nil

      (8) As at 15 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:

      - Community Policing Programs
      - Basketball
      - Jujitsu
      - Karate

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      - Little Athletics
      - Mini Ball
      - Squash
      - Volleyball
      - Weightlifting.

      (9) Senior Constable Dundas and Constable Spackman.

      (10) Not applicable.

      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the Gunnedah Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) Two. A Ford Falcon Station Wagon and a Toyota Coaster.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.

      (14) Yes.

      (a) Short Street, Gunnedah.

      (b) $70,000 as at 31 May 1990.

      (c) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (d) Not applicable.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.


      *15 Mr Obeid asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the Taree Branch of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:

      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?

      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?

      (3) Who raised the monies for the club when it was constructed and what proportion was contributed by each of the following:


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      (a) the committee formed to fundraise;

      (b) the Federation itself;

      (c) any Government or Local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?

      (5) Was any of the building, land or part thereof donated, and by whom?

      (6) Has any long term assessment been done of the club in regard to:

      (a) its continuing role and if so, what was that assessment;

      (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;

      (c) any alternative use;

      (d) relocation to any other site?

      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?

      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?

      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?

      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?

      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:

      (a) what is its location;

      (b) what is its value;

      (c) when was it purchased; was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located, or was the property purchased by the Federation? If so, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation? Who paid the balance;


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      (d) if sold, where were the proceeds directed?

      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?

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      Answer___

      (1) This is a freehold property. The Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs is the registered proprietor of the building and land on which the Taree Police Citizens Youth Club is situated.

      The property is known as Lot 1 in deposited Plan 730157 at Taree in the City of Greater Taree, Parish of Taree, County of Macquarie and can be more fully described by Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 1/730157.

      (2) Not applicable.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.

      (7) The Taree Branch advised that as at 19 March 1992, membership of the Branch by category was:
          Junior male 519 Junior female 768
          Senior male 46 Senior female 26
          Exempt 12

      (8) As at 15 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:

      - Community Policing Programs
      - Aboriginal Art & Craft
      - Badminton
      - Basketball
      - Boxing
      - Disabled Adult Classes
      - Drop-in-Centre
      - Gymnastics
      - Judo
      - Karate
      - Model Railways
      - Volleyball.

      (9) Senior Constable Brazenall and Constable 1st Class Sheather.

      (10) Not applicable.


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      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the Taree Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) One. A Ford Falcon.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.

      (14) No.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.


      *16 Mrs Kite asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the Eastern Suburbs and South Sydney Branches of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:

      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?

      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?

      (3) Who raised the monies for the club when it was constructed and what proportion was contributed by each of the following:

      (a) the committee formed to fundraise;

      (b) the Federation itself;

      (c) any Government or Local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?

      (5) Was any of the building, land or part thereof donated, and by whom?

      (6) Has any long term assessment been done of the club in regard to:

      (a) its continuing role and if so, what was that assessment;

      (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;


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      (c) any alternative use;

      (d) relocation to any other site?

      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?

      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?

      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?

      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?

      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:

      (a) what is its location;

      (b) what is its value;

      (c) when was it purchased; was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located, or was the property purchased by the Federation? If so, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation? Who paid the balance;

      (d) if sold, where were the proceeds directed?

      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?


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      Answer___

      Eastern Suburbs Police Citizens Youth Club

      (1) This is a freehold property. The Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs is the registered proprietor of the buildings and land on which the Eastern Suburbs Police Citizens Youth Club is situated.

      The property is known as Lot 1 in Deposited Plan 357317 and Lot 1 in Deposited Plan 430688 at Paddington, Municipality of Woollahra, Parish of Alexandria and County of Cumberland and is more fully described in Certificate of Title, Folio Identifier 1/357317 and Volume 5361 and Folio 249, respectively.

      (2) Not applicable.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.

      (7) The Eastern Suburbs Branch advises that as at 31 March 1992, membership of the Branch by category was:
          Junior male 181 Junior female 44
          Senior male 207 Senior female 85
      Exempt Nil

      (8) As at 15 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:

      - Aerobics
      - Aikido
      - Basketball
      - Boxing
      - Jishukan
      - Judo
      - Kinda Gym
      - Kung Fu
      - Pool
      - Tae Kwon do
      - Tumble Tots
      - Weights
      - Community Policing Programs.


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      (9) Senior Constable Hartney.

      (10) Since 12 April 1992.

      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the Eastern Suburbs Branch Management Committee are not know.

      (12) Two. A Ford Falcon and a Toyota Hi-Ace.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.

      (14) No.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.


      South Sydney Police Citizens Youth Club

      (1) The Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth clubs is the registered proprietor of a leasehold estate as set out in Registered Lease No. G109009 and being part of the land contained in Certificate of Title Volume 6587 Folio 56, being allotments 7 to 11 inclusive on Housing Commission Plan No. 793 at Redfern, Municipality of South Sydney, Parish of Alexandria and Country of Cumberland.

      (2) No information is available without research through the Department of Housing. This research is beyond the administrative resources of the Federation.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.

      (7) The South Sydney Branch advises that as at 27 April 1992, membership of the Branch by category was:

      Junior male 104 Junior female 209
      Senior male 50 Senior female 73
      Exempt Nil


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      (8) As at 15 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:

      - Basketball
      - Weights
      - Community Policing Programs
      - Boxing
      - Irish Dancing
      - Callisthenics
      - Ninjitsu
      - Netball
      - Tae Kwon Do
      - Discos.

      (9) Constable 1st Class Bedwell and Constable 1st Class Storey.

      (10) Not applicable.

      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the South Sydney Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) One. A Toyota Mini-Bus.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.

      (14) No.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.


      *18 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Did the New South Wales Tourism Industry Training Committee post out questionnaires to New South Wales operators in tourism and travel during February?

      (2) If so, which operators received this questionnaire?

      (3) What was the purpose of the questionnaire?

      (4) What were the results of the questionnaire?

      (5) What was the cost of the questionnaire?

      Answer___


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      (1) Yes. The questionnaire is part of a major project being conducted by the Industry Training Committee on behalf of the New South Wales Tourism Commission and the Federal Department of Employment Education and Training.

      (2) Questionnaires were despatched to all businesses in the State considered to be part of the tourism industry. A total of 19,811 businesses were surveyed. In addition, as part of this project, a separate questionnaire was sent to 774 training providers throughout the State, seeking information on courses conducted for the tourism and hospitality industry.

      (3) The overall aim of the project is to obtain information of the extent and regional distribution of the industry throughout the State, and the training resources available to it, with a view to identifying where training resources may be required. The operators' questionnaires elicited information on the numbers and categories of staff in the enterprise. The database will be constantly updated by the Industry Training Committee and is expected to be an important source of information for employers in determining where training can be obtained, and training providers and Governments in determining where there is demand for training. It was made clear in the forms that all information provided by operators will be kept strictly confidential.

      (4) The full results will not be available until the project is completed at end June 1992. As at mid-March, 21% of operators had responded to the survey. The Industry Training Committee is in the process of following up non-respondents.

      (5) The New South Wales Tourism Commission and the Department of Employment Education and Training each contributed $10,000 to the Industry Census and Training Resources Audit. It is not possible to provide an exact account of the cost of the operators questionnaire component of the total project. However, the Committee estimates a cost of approximately $13,500 for production and distribution of the questionnaires.


      *19 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Is the Minister aware that Sydney will, in 1995, host the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart?

      (2) What financial assistance will the Department of Tourism give PATA to hold the event in Sydney?

      (3) What financial assistance will the Department of Tourism provide for the holding of the PATA Travel Mart in Sydney?

      Answer___

      (1) Yes. The New South Wales Tourism Commission assisted in the bidding process for Sydney to be chosen as the venue for the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart in 1995.


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      (2) It is not possible, at this time, to place a precise figure on any financial assistance which the New South Wales Tourism Commission may provide - either to PATA or otherwise, in respect of the Travel Mart to be held in Sydney.

      Together with the Sydney Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Commission will co-ordinate the raising of sponsorship from the industry in New South Wales to fund the host city's requirement in respect of the Mart. Until the amount of sponsorship raised is known, it is not possible to determine what shortfall, if any, would result which would require a contribution from the Australian Tourist Commission, the New South Wales Tourism Commission and the Sydney Convention & Visitors Bureau.


      *26 Ms Burnswoods asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the Orange branch of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:

      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?

      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?

      (3) Who raised the monies for the club when it was constructed, and what proportion was raised by each of the following:

      (a) The committee formed to fundraise;

      (b) The Federation itself;

      (c) Any Government or local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) Any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?

      (5) Were any of the building, land or part thereof donated and by whom?

      (6) Has any long-term assessment been done of the club in relation to:

      (a) its continuing role;

      (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;

      (c) any alternative use;

      (d) relocation to any other site?


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      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?

      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?

      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?

      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?

      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:

      (a) What is its location;

      (b) What is its value;

      (c) When was it purchased;

      (d) Was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located or was the property purchased by the Federation?

      (e) If the former, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation, and who paid the balance?

      (f) If sold, where were the proceeds directed?

      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?

      Answer___

      (1) This is a freehold property. The Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs is the registered proprietor of the buildings and land on which the Orange Police Citizens Youth Club is situated.

      The land is known as Lots 8, 9, 10, 23 and 26 in Deposited Plan 531801 in the City of Orange, Parish of Orange and County of Wellington.

      Local Council records show the land as being subject to a right of way carriageway.


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      The Certificate of Title for Lot 26 in Deposited Plan No. 531801 shows this land as being qualified and limited Title following its conversion from Old Systems land.

      (2) Not applicable.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.

      (7) The Orange Branch advises that as at 1 March 1992, membership of the Branch by category was:

      Junior male 110 Junior female 137
      Senior male 22 Senior female 43
      Exempt Nil

      (8) As at 15 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:

      - Band
      - Basketball
      - Boxing
      - Community Policing Programs
      - Gymnastics
      - Judo
        - Karate
      - Kiddifit
      - Marching Girls
      - Playgroup
      - Table Tennis.

      (9) Constable Macartney and Constable Dalton.

      (10) Not applicable.

      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the Orange Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) Two. A Ford Falcon Station Wagon and a Toyota Mini-Bus.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.


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      (14) Yes.

      (a) 83 Bletchington Street, Orange.

      (b) $85,000 as at 31 May 1990.

      (c-e) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (f) Not applicable.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.


      *37
      Mrs Arena asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the Griffith Branch of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:

      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?

      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?

      (3) Who raised the monies for the club when it was constructed and what proportion was contributed by each of the following:

      (a) the committee formed to fundraise;

      (b) the Federation itself;

      (c) any Government or Local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?

      (5) Was any of the building, land or part thereof donated, and by whom?

      (6) Has any long term assessment been done of the club in regard to:

      (a) its continuing role and if so, what was that assessment;


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      (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;

      (c) any alternative use;

      (d) relocation to any other site?

      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?

      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?

      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?

      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?

      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:

      (a) what is its location;

      (b) what is its value;

      (c) when was it purchased; was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located, or was the property purchased by the Federation? If so, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation? Who paid the balance;

      (d) if sold, where were the proceeds directed?

      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?

      Answer___

      (1) The property is fully described in Certificate of Title, Registered Book Volume 10151, Folio 168. The title is registered in the name of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs. It is understood that the land has been dedicated under the provisions of the Crown Lands Consolidation Act 1913 as amended. Such dedication can be revoked under the terms of the same Act.

      (2) It is understood that the land has been dedicated under the provisions of the Crown Lands Consolidation Act 1913 as amended. Such dedication can be revoked under the terms of the same

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      Act. No other information is available without considerable further research which is beyond the administrative resources of the Federation.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.

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      (7) The Griffith Branch advises that as at 27 April 1992, membership of the Branch by category was:

      Junior male 30 Junior female 48
      Senior male 30 Senior female 6
      Exempt Nil


      (8) As at 27 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:

      - Boxing
      - Gymnastics
      - Karate
      - Junior Judo
      - Archery
      - Community Policing Programs
      - Pee Wee Self Defence
      - Table Tennis
      - Kindy Gym.

      (9) Constable McGregor and Constable Tisdell.

      (10) Not applicable.

      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the Griffith Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) Two. A Holden Commodore Station Wagon and a Mazda Omnibus.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.

      (14) Yes.

      (a) 34 Norilla Street, Griffith.

      (b) $70,000 as at 31 May 1990.

      (c) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (d) Not applicable.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.



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      *38 Mrs Isaksen asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the Parkes Branch of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:

      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?

      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?

      (3) Who raised the monies for the club when it was constructed and what proportion was contributed by each of the following:

      (a) the committee formed to fundraise;

      (b) the Federation itself;

      (c) any Government or Local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?

      (5) Was any of the building, land or part thereof donated, and by whom?

      (6) Has any long term assessment been done of the club in regard to:

      (a) its continuing role and if so, what was that assessment;

      (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;

      (c) any alternative use;

      (d) relocation to any other site?

      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?

      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?

      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?


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      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?

      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:

      (a) what is its location;

      (b) what is its value;

      (c) when was it purchased; was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located, or was the property purchased by the Federation? If so, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation? Who paid the balance;

      (d) if sold, where were the proceeds directed?

      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?

      Answer___

      (1) This is a freehold property. The Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs is the registered proprietor as noted on the First Schedule of Title.

      All those pieces or parcels of land in the Shire of Parkes, Parish of Parkes and County of Ashburnham being Lots 2 and 3 in Deposited Plan 22981 and being all of the land in Certificates of Title Folio Identifiers 2/22981 and 3/22981 respectively and Lot 5 in Deposited Plan 609282 being all of the land in Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 5/609282.

      (2) Not applicable.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.

      (7) The Parkes Branch advises that as at 27 April 1992, membership of the Branch by category was:

      Junior male 146 Junior female 159
      Senior male 82 Senior female 75

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      Exempt Nil

      (8) As at 27 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:

      - Aerobics
      - Boxing
      - Community Policing Programs
      - Kick Boxing
      - Baton Twirling
      - Ballet
      - Basketball
      - Mini Basketball
      - Diving
      - Trampolining
      - Gymnasium
      - Gymnastics
      - Judo
      - Karate
      - Soccer
      - Tae Kwon Do
      - Table Tennis
      - Roller Skating.

      (9) Senior Constable Clark and Constable 1st Class Murphy.

      (10) Not applicable.

      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the Parkes Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) Two. A Holden Apollo Station Wagon and a Mazda Bus.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.

      (14) No.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.


      *39 Mr Enderbury asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the Moree Branch of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:


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      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?

      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?

      (3) Who raised the monies for the club when it was constructed and what proportion was contributed by each of the following:

      (a) the committee formed to fundraise;

      (b) the Federation itself;

      (c) any Government or Local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?

      (5) Was any of the building, land or part thereof donated, and by whom?

      (6) Has any long term assessment been done of the club in regard to:

      (a) its continuing role and if so, what was that assessment;

      (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;

      (c) any alternative use;

      (d) relocation to any other site?

      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?

      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?

      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?

      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?

      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:


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      (a) what is its location;

      (b) what is its value;

      (c) when was it purchased; was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located, or was the property purchased by the Federation? If so, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation? Who paid the balance;

      (d) if sold, where were the proceeds directed?

      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?

      Answer___

      (1) The premises occupy a Crown Land Reserve No. 91134 which was reserved from sale and notified in Government Gazette No. 5209, dated 15 May 1978.

      The Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs were appointed trustees of the Reserve via notification in Government Gazette No. 5198, also dated 15 May 1978.

      (2) No other information is available without considerable further research which is beyond the administrative resources of the Federation.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.

      (7) The Moree Branch advises that as at 31 March 1992, membership of the Branch by category was:

      Junior male 97 Junior female 87
      Senior male 42 Senior female 73
          Exempt Nil

      (8) As at 27 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:

      - Judo
      - Karate

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      - Aerobics
      - Weights
      - Gymnastics
      - Netball
      - Boxing
      - Rugby League
      - Squash.

      (9) Senior Constable King.

      (10) Since 2 September 1990.

      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the Moree Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) One. A Toyota Coaster.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.

      (14) Yes.

      (a) 62 Anne Street, Moree.

      (b) $70,000 as at 31 May 1990.

      (c) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (d) Not applicable.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.


      *40 Mr Enderbury asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the Mudgee Branch of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:

      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?

      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?


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      (3) Who raised the monies for the club when it was constructed and what proportion was contributed by each of the following:

      (a) the committee formed to fundraise;

      (b) the Federation itself;

      (c) any Government or Local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?

      (5) Was any of the building, land or part thereof donated, and by whom?

      (6) Has any long term assessment been done of the club in regard to:

      (a) its continuing role and if so, what was that assessment;

      (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;

      (c) any alternative use;

      (d) relocation to any other site?

      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?

      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?

      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?

      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?

      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:

      (a) what is its location;

      (b) what is its value;


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      (c) when was it purchased; was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located, or was the property purchased by the Federation? If so, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation? Who paid the balance;

      (d) if sold, where were the proceeds directed?

      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?

      Answer___

      (1) This is a freehold property. The Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs is the registered proprietor of the buildings and land on which the Mudgee Police Citizens Youth Club is situated.

      The property is known as Lot 10 in Deposited Plan 109551 and Lot A in Deposited Plan 404469 in the Shire of Mudgee, Parish of Mudgee and County of Wellington being more fully described in Certificate of Title Folio Identifiers 1/109551 and A/404469.

      (2) Not applicable.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be inexistence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.

      (7) The Mudgee Branch advises that as at 31 December 1991, membership of the Branch by category was:

      Junior male 527 Junior female 399
      Senior male 396 Senior female 179
          Exempt 2

      (8) As at 27 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:

      - Aerobics
      - Archery
      - Basketball
      - Baton Twirling
      - Boxing

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      - Community Policing Programs
      - Gymnastics
      - Indoor Soccer
      - Karate
      - Step Aerobics
      - Volleyball
      - Water Aerobics.

      (9) Constable Dixon.

      (10) Since 15 March 1992.

      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the Mudgee Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) Two. A Ford Falcon Station Wagon and a Toyota Coaster.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.

      (14) Yes.

      (a) 23 Redbank Road, Mudgee.

      (b) $120,000 as at 31 May 1990.

      (c) The property was purchased by the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs in 1989. The total costs were met by the Federation.

      (d) Not applicable.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.


      *41 Mr Enderbury asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the Quirindi Branch of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:

      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?

      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?


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      (3) Who raised the monies for the club when it was constructed and what proportion was contributed by each of the following:

      (a) the committee formed to fundraise;

      (b) the Federation itself;

      (c) any Government or Local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?

      (5) Was any of the building, land or part thereof donated, and by whom?

      (6) Has any long term assessment been done of the club in regard to:

      (a) its continuing role and if so, what was that assessment;

      (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;

      (c) any alternative use;

      (d) relocation to any other site?

      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?

      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?

      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?

      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?

      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:

      (a) what is its location;

      (b) what is its value;


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      (c) when was it purchased; was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located, or was the property purchased by the Federation? If so, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation? Who paid the balance;

      (d) if sold, where were the proceeds directed?

      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?

      Answer___

      (1) This is a freehold property. The Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs is the registered proprietor of the buildings and land on which the Quirindi Police Citizens Youth Club is situated.

      The property is known as all that piece or parcel of land known as part of Allotment 6 of Section 53 at Quirindi in the Shire of Quirindi, Parish of Coeypolly, County of Buckland, being more particularly described in Certificate of Title Volume 1842, Folio 113.

      (2) Not applicable.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.

      (7) The Quirindi Branch advises that as at 27 April 1992, membership of thee Branch by category was:
          Junior male 80 Junior female 162
          Senior female 38 Senior female 78
          Exempt Nil

      (8) As at 27 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:

      - Rollerskating
      - Gymnastics
      - Squash
      - Racquet Ball
      - Netball

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      - Soccer
      - Weights
      - Rugby League
      - T Ball
      - Community Policing Programs.

      (9) Senior Constable Sipple.

      (10) Since 28 April 1991.

      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the Quirindi Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) Two. A Ford Falcon Station Wagon and a Toyota Coaster.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.

      (14) Yes.

      (a) 206 Hawker Street, Quirindi.

      (b) $92,000 as at 31 May 1990.

      (c) The property was purchased by the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs on 18 January 1989. The total costs were met by the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs.

      (d) Not applicable.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.


      *42 Mr Obeid asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the Armidale Branch of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:

      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?

      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?


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      (3) Who raised the monies for the club when it was constructed and what proportion was contributed by each of the following:

      (a) the committee formed to fundraise;

      (b) the Federation itself;

      (c) any Government or Local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?

      (5) Was any of the building, land or part thereof donated, and by whom?

      (6) Has any long term assessment been done of the club in regard to:

      (a) its continuing role and if so, what was that assessment;
        (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;

      (c) any alternative use;

      (d) relocation to any other site?

      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?

      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?

      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?

      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?

      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:

      (a) what is its location;

      (b) what is its value;


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      (c) when was it purchased; was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located, or was the property purchased by the Federation? If so, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation? Who paid the balance;

      (d) if sold, where were the proceeds directed?

      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?

      Answer___

      (1) This is a freehold property. The Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs is the registered proprietor of the buildings and land on which the Armidale Police Citizens Youth Club is situated.

      The property is held under two separate titles at Armidale in the City of Armidale, Parish of Armidale and County of Sandon.

      The respective title details are Lot 1 (Resub of Part Lots 16 and 17) Section 22. Part of the land is contained in Certificate of Title Volume 6425 Folio 190.

      No other information is available without considerable research. This research is beyond the administrative resources of the Federation.

      (2) Not applicable.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.

      (7) The Armidale Branch Advises that as at 18 March 1992, membership of the Branch by category was:

      Junior male 283 Junior female 312
      Senior male 138 Senior female 93
          Exempt 1

      (8) As at 27 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:


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      - Aikido
      - Art Classes
      - Basketball
      - Boxing
      - Cricket
      - Community Policing Programs
      - Dance
      - Grip Ball
      - Gymnastics
      - Karate
      - Ladies Soccer
      - Marching Girls
      - Skateboard Ramp
      - Snooker & Pool
      - Soccer
      - Sphairee
      - Squash
      - Table Tennis
      - Tae Kwon Do
      - Tai Chi
      - Touch Football
      - Trampoline
      - Weights.

      (9) Constable English.

      (10) Since 15 March 1992.

      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the Armidale Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) Two. A Toyota Tarago and a Toyota Hi-Ace.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.

      (14) Yes.

      (a) 94 Lynches Road, Armidale.

      (b) $110,000 as at 31 May 1990.

      (c) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (d) Not applicable.


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      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.


      *43 Mr Obeid asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the Tamworth Branch of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:

      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?

      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?

      (3) Who raised the monies for the club when it was constructed and what proportion was contributed by each of the following:

      (a) the committee formed to fundraise;

      (b) the Federation itself;

      (c) any Government or Local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?

      (5) Was any of the building, land or part thereof donated, and by whom?

      (6) Has any long term assessment been done of the club in regard to:

      (a) its continuing role and if so, what was that assessment;

      (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;

      (c) any alternative use;

      (d) relocation to any other site?

      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?


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      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?

      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?

      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?

      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:

      (a) what is its location;

      (b) what is its value;

      (c) when was it purchased; was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located, or was the property purchased by the Federation? If so, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation? Who paid the balance;

      (d) if sold, where were the proceeds directed?

      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?

      Answer___

      (1) The land upon which the improvements are erected is Crown Land and has been dedicated in the New South Wales Gazette No. 4510 dated 30 August 1974. The Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs has been dedicated as Trustee of the land in Government Gazette No. 5168 dated 4 October 1974. The land is known as Allotment 21 in Section 18 at Tamworth in the City of Tamworth, Parish of Tamworth and County of Ingliss.

      (2) No other information is available without considerable research. This research is beyond the administrative resources of the Federation.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.


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      (7) The Tamworth Branch advises that as at 22 April 1992, membership of the Branch by category was:

      Junior male 252 Junior female 362
      Senior male 45 Senior female 17
          Exempt Nil

      (8) As at 27 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:

      - Boxing
      - Brass Bands
      - Classical Ballet
      - Community Policing Programs
      - Fitness Classes
      - Gymnastics
      - Highland Dancing
      - Model Building
      - Intellectually Disabled Young Adults Recreational Classes
      - Jazz Ballet
      - Karate
      - Kick Boxing
      - Marching Group
      - Muay Thai
      - Music Lessons
      - Radio Broadcasting and Preparation
      - Weightlifting.

      (9) Senior Constable Watson and Constable 1st Class Lingwood.

      (10) Not applicable.

      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the Tamworth Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) Two. A Toyota Coaster and a Toyota Commuter.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.

      (14) Yes.

      (a) 2 Darling Street, Tamworth.

      (b) This is a single level residence adjoining the Tamworth Police Citizens Youth Club. No valuation is available.


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      (c) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (d) Not applicable.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.


      5 MARCH 1992

      *44
      Dr Burgmann asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the Shoalhaven Branch of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:

      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?

      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?

      (3) Who raised the monies for the club when it was constructed and what proportion was contributed by each of the following:

      (a) the committee formed to fundraise;

      (b) the Federation itself;

      (c) any Government or Local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?

      (5) Was any of the building, land or part thereof donated, and by whom?

      (6) Has any long term assessment been done of the club in regard to:

      (a) its continuing role and if so, what was that assessment;

      (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;

      (c) any alternative use;


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      (d) relocation to any other site?

      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?

      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?

      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?

      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?

      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:

      (a) what is its location;

      (b) what is its value;

      (c) when was it purchased; was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located, or was the property purchased by the Federation? If so, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation? Who paid the balance;

      (d) if sold, where were the proceeds directed?

      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?

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      Answer___

      (1) This is a freehold property. The Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs is the registered proprietor of the buildings and land on which the Shoalhaven Police Citizens Youth Club is situated.

      The property is know as Lot 3 in Deposited Plan 708441 East Nowra, Municipality of Shoalhaven, Parish of Nowra and County of St Vincent, being more fully described in Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 3/708441.

      (2) Not applicable.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.

      (7) The Shoalhaven Branch advises that as at 13 April 1992, membership of the Branch by category was:

      Junior male 357 Junior female 232
      Senior male 118 Senior female 54
      Exempt Nil

      (8) As at 27 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:
        - Gymnastics
        - Ladies Health Club
        - Weights
      - Squash
        - Judo
        - Tae Kwon Do
        - Volleyball
        - Netball
        - Soccer
        - Community Policing Programs
        - Dormitory Hire
        - Squash.

      (9) Sergeant Sutton and Constable 1st Class Cremerius.

      (10) Not applicable.


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      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the Shoalhaven Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) Three. A Ford Falcon Station Wagon, Toyota Coaster and a Nissan Urvan.

      (13) No. It is assumed "property" refers to realty.

      (14) No.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.


      *45 Dr Burgmann asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the Goulburn Branch of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:

      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?

      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?

      (3) Who raised the monies for the club when it was constructed and what proportion was contributed by each of the following:

      (a) the committee formed to fundraise;

      (b) the Federation itself;

      (c) any Government or Local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?

      (5) Was any of the building, land or part thereof donated, and by whom?

      (6) Has any long term assessment been done of the club in regard to:

      (a) its continuing role and if so, what was that assessment;

      (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;


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      (c) any alternative use;

      (d) relocation to any other site?

      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?

      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?

      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?

      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?

      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:

      (a) what is its location;

      (b) what is its value;

      (c) when was it purchased; was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located, or was the property purchased by the Federation? If so, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation? Who paid the balance;

      (d) if sold, where were the proceeds directed?

      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?


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      Answer___

      (1) This is a freehold property. The Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens
      Youth Clubs is the registered proprietor of the buildings and land on which the Goulburn Police Citizens Youth Club is situated.

      The property comprises three lots all having separate Titles and are identified as follows:

      - Volume 13595, Folio 206, Lot 1 in Deposited Plan 594708;
      - Volume 13722, Folio 26, Lot 2 in Deposited Plan 256425;
      - Lot 1 in Deposited Plan 797338.

      All parcels are within the Parish of Goulburn, County of Argyle, City of Goulburn.

      (2) Not applicable.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.

      (7) The Goulburn Branch advises that as at 16 March 1992, membership of the Branch by category was:

      Junior male 69 Junior female 84
      Senior male 29 Senior female 12
      Exempt Nil

      (8) As at 27 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:

      - Basketball
      - Fitness Classes
      - Tae Kwon Do
      - Weightlifting
      - Indoor Hockey
      - Boxing
      - Judo
      - Aerobics
      - Model Railway
      - Table Tennis
      - Play Group
      - Community Policing Programs

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      - Volleyball
      - BMX Bike Riding
      - Scale Modellers
      - Pony Club
      - Little Athletics.

      (9) Senior Constable Kelly.

      (10) Since 3 August 1991.

      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the Goulburn Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) Two. A Holden Commodore Station Wagon and a Toyota Mini Bus.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.

      (14) No.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.


      *46 Mrs Symonds asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the Lismore Branch of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:

      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?

      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?

      (3) Who raised the monies for the club when it was constructed and what proportion was contributed by each of the following:

      (a) the committee formed to fundraise;

      (b) the Federation itself;

      (c) any Government or Local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?


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      (5) Was any of the building, land or part thereof donated, and by whom?

      (6) Has any long term assessment been done of the club in regard to:

      (a) its continuing role and if so, what was that assessment;

      (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;

      (c) any alternative use;

      (d) relocation to any other site?

      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?

      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?

      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?

      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?

      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:

      (a) what is its location;

      (b) what is its value;

      (c) when was it purchased; was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located, or was the property purchased by the Federation? If so, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation? Who paid the balance;

      (d) if sold, where were the proceeds directed?

      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?

      Answer___


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      (1) The property is known as Lot 2 of Section 13 in Deposited Plan No. 758615 and was formerly known as Allotment 2 of Section 13 at Lismore in the City of Lismore, Parish of Lismore, County of Rous and is more particularly described in Certificate of Title Folio Identifier 2/13/758615.

      The First Schedule to the Certificate of Title indicates the registered proprietor to be the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs.

      The property is the subject of a Crown Grant contained in Volume 11586, Folio 25. This grant restricts the use of the property to be solely as a site for a Police Citizens Youth Club and for no other use, trust or purpose whatsoever.

      (2) The property is the subject of a Crown Grant contained in Volume 11586, Folio 25. This grant restricts the use of the property to be solely as a site for a Police Citizens Youth Club and for no other use, trust or purpose whatsoever.

      No other information is available without considerable research. This research is beyond the administrative resources of the Federation.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.

      (7) The Lismore Branch advises that as at 27 April 1992, membership of the Branch by category was:

      Junior male 382 Junior female 527
      Senior male 81 Senior female 72
      Exempt Nil

      (8) As at 27 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:

      - Gymnastics
      - Rhythmic Gymnastics
      - Kindy Gymnastics
      - Aikido
      - Tae Kwon Do
      - Karate
      - Boxing
      - Weights
      - Basketball
      - Aerobics

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      - Community Policing Programs
      - Soup Kitchen.

      (9) Senior Constable Pearce and Senior Constable Dalziel.

      (10) Not applicable.

      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the Lismore Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) Two. A Ford Falcon Station Wagon and a Mazda T3500 Bus.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.

      (14) Yes.

      (a) 186 Ballina Road, Goonellabah.

      (b) $90,000 as at 31 May 1990.

      (c) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (d) Not applicable.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.


      *47 Mrs Symonds asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the Tweed Heads Branch of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:

      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?

      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?

      (3) Who raised the monies for the club when it was constructed and what proportion was contributed by each of the following:

      (a) the committee formed to fundraise;


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      (b) the Federation itself;

      (c) any Government or Local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?

      (5) Was any of the building, land or part thereof donated, and by whom?

      (6) Has any long term assessment been done of the club in regard to:

      (a) its continuing role and if so, what was that assessment;

      (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;

      (c) any alternative use;

      (d) relocation to any other site?

      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?

      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?

      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?

      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?

      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:

      (a) what is its location;

      (b) what is its value;

      (c) when was it purchased; was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located, or was the property purchased by the Federation? If so, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation? Who paid the balance;

      (d) if sold, where were the proceeds directed?


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      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?

      Answer___

      (1) The land and buildings that comprise the Twin Towns Police Citizens Youth Club are owned by the Council of the Shire of Tweed.

      The property is currently the subject of a Deed of Assignment of Lease, dated 24 January 1992, the parties to which are:

      - Lessor - The Council of the Shire of Tweed;
      - Assignor - Walter Frederick Smith and Alexander Clarke;
      - Assignee - The Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs.

      The lease is for a term of twenty years from 1 January 1989 with an option for a further ten years.

      The rental is $1.00 per week.

      (2) There are no provisions in the lease for the Lessor to re-enter and take possession for non-performance of the Lessee's covenants.

      The Lessee may rescind the Lease earlier than the expiry date only with the consent of the Lessor.

      (3) Being an Assignment of Lease the Federation was not responsible for the construction of the premises. The land and buildings have been taken over from another charitable organisation at no costs to the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs.

      (4-5) This information is not available to the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs.

      (6) The decision to take the Assignment of Lease was made as the proposed Branch compiled with the criteria for the establishment of Police Citizens Youth Club Branches. The Branch is currently the subject of an evaluation as are all of the Federation's Branches.

      (7) The Twin Towns Branch advises that as at 31 March 1992, membership of the Branch by category was:

      Junior male 78 Junior female 77
      Senior male 29 Senior female 15
      Exempt Nil

      (8) As at 27 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:

      - Boxing
      - Aikido

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      - Playgym
      - Community Policing Programs
      - Gymnastics
      - Basketball
      - Band
      - Marching Girls
      - Weights
      - Long Distance Running
      - Tai Chi.

      (9) Senior Constable Grimaldi and Constable 1st Class Wilkinson.

      (10) Not applicable.

      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the Twin Towns Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) One. A Toyota Hi-Ace.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.

      (14) No.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.


      *52 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Agriculture and Rural Affairs___

      (1) Did the Registrar of Agricultural and veterinary chemicals in New South Wales, Mr Roger Toffolon, state on the ABC Country Hour Program of 8 January 1992 that "there is a huge body of evidence which indicates that this particular use, the use of organochlorines for subterranean termite control, doesn't present any substantial risk to people"?

      (2) If so, what was the evidence to which Mr Toffolon refers?

      (3) Are there any reports that study the:

      (a) short term health effects of exposure to organochlorine pesticides for termite control by the occupants of dwellings?

      (b) long term health effects of exposure to organochlorine pesticides for termite control by the occupants of dwellings?


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      (4) If so, what are the findings of such studies?

      (5) Is there a risk of exposure of residents to organochlorine pesticides and their various constituents via the inhalation of the volatilised form that these chemicals assume?

      (6) Has the National Health and Medical Research Council set up a working party to review the uses of organochlorine pesticides?

      (7) Has this working party presented any reports?

      (8) If so, what were the principal recommendations?

      (9) Do these recommendations contradict the statements made by Mr Toffolon?


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      Answer___

      (1-9) The Registrar of Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals in New South Wales is guided by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NH&MRC) on matters related to the toxicology of pesticides and their impact on public health.

      The statements made by the Registrar on the ABC Country Hour Program of 8 January 1992, refer to the substantial body of scientific data on the toxicology of the cyclodiene (organochlorine) termiticides and the effects of human exposure which is available to, and has been reviewed by, the NH&MRC.

      The Registrar is not in a position to comment on the completeness of this scientific data. However, the NH&MRC, as a member and export advisory body to the Australian Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Council, continues to support the current uses of the cyclodiene termiticides.

      The NH&MRC recently established an independent working party, headed by Dr Geoffrey Duggin of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, to examine the use of cyclodiene insecticides in Australia. A draft report of the working party has now been released.

      The NH&MRC Report concluded that while there has been no adverse health effects detected in controlled studies and appropriate epidemiological studies, the studies do not have sufficient power to detect the occurrence of very low levels of health effects. The report went on to state that the available cyclodiene termiticides are highly effective agents with low costs and with no recognisable adverse human health effects with the current levels of exposure.

      The principal recommendations of the NH&MRC Report are that the cyclodienes, chlordane and heptaclor should be permitted to be imported, sold and used only as termiticides in the construction of housing and buildings and that this be restricted to underslab usage and in crawl space under housing. The sale and usage of these two products should be confined to licensed pest control operators.

      The report further recommended that these chemicals should be reviewed by an NH&MRC working party in five years. Should there be satisfactory physical and chemical alternatives during the next five years, as assessed by the working party, then the importation, sale and use of chlordane and heptaclor should cease.

      None of the recommendations of the NH&MRC Report contradict the statements made by the Registrar.


      *55 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) What share in the Asia Pacific region does the New South Wales Tourist Industry presently hold?

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      (2) What assistance has the Department of Tourism given the New South Wales Tourist Industry to develop this share?

      (3) What assistance is the Department of Tourism presently giving the New South Wales Tourist Industry to continue to develop this market share?

      Answer___

      (1) New South Wales currently receives around 4% of all visitors to the Asia/Pacific Region (including South East/Eastern Asia, New Zealand and Australia). This market share has grown from less than 3% in 1985.

      (2) The New South Wales Tourism Commission has devised the "Sydney Push" campaign -a bold and innovative drive which markets Sydney and New South Wales both domestically and internationally. The campaign provides support for tourist industry operators in New South Wales and overseas. It encourages maximum industry participation, offering a wide range of cost effective, targeted marketing activities.

      $1 million in co-operative support has been received by the New South Wales Tourism Commission for its international marketing campaign activities. This has been achieved by a great deal of consultation with the industry in New South Wales to enlist their support and opinions. The New South Wales Tourism Commission's activities are therefore a response to industry demands and aim to attract widespread and tangible industry support.

      The "Sydney and Beyond" campaign, one initiative of the "Sydney Push", ensures that all activities are to be pro-active, trade oriented and designed to encourage major overseas tour operators to add New South Wales product to their range of packaged product.

      Together with the marketing campaign, the New South Wales Tourism Commission has offices located in Singapore, Auckland, London, Los Angeles and Japan. These offices ensure the effective promotion and marketing of travel to and within New South Wales, and provide advice and information on New South Wales tourism to the travel industry and public.

      (3) Given the success of the "Sydney Push" campaign to date, the Commission is continuing this programme to assist the industry.

      The New South Wales Tourism Commission will continue to work with the trade and journalists in the overseas markets with the aim of ensuring that knowledge of the New South Wales tourism product is increasing and thus leading to an increase of international visitors to New South Wales.


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      *66 Mrs Walker asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      (1) What is the annual administration cost of civilian staff at the Federation of New South Wales Police and Citizens' Youth Clubs?

      (2) By what amount has administrative cost increased/decreased in years 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1991?

      (3) By what amount have police costs at the Federation increased in years 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1991?

      Answer___

      (1) The Federation consists of a Head Office and the majority of Branches.

      Civilian staff are employed at Head Office and the majority of Branches.

      "Administration costs" according to the Federation's Chart of Accounts includes - accountancy fees, annual general meeting expenses, advisory council meeting expenses, audit fees, bank charges, directors' fees, establishment costs, insurances, legal fees, other professional/licence fees and public relations.

      The "annual administration cost" of civilian staff differs from year to year and it is not possible to comment on what an "annual administrative cost" at the Head Office and the 53 Branches might be.

      (2) According to the published financial reports of the Federation contained in its Annual Reports, the following information is available:

      1988 - No detailed break-up of administration costs for the Federation Head Office and its 53 Branches was provided in the 1988 Annual Report.

      1989 - No detailed break-up of administration costs for the Federation Head Office and its 53 Branches was provided in the 1989 Annual Report.

      1990 - $359,297.00.

      1991 - The financial reports of the Federation Head Office and its 53 Branches for the year ended 31 December 1991 have not yet been audited.


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      (3) An examination of Police Service Budget papers reveals the following figures:
        Employee Related Payments
          1987/88 Not available
          1988/89 Not available
          1989/90 Not available
          1990/91 $3,813,443.87
          1991/92 $1,793,756.93**
        Maintenance and Working Expenses

      1987/88 Not available
      1988/89 Not available
      1989/90 $180,701.58
      1990/91 $245,304.54
      1991/92 $26,449.24**

      ** These figures represent the period 1 July 1991 to 31 December 1991.


      6 MARCH 1992

      *83 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Transport___

      (1) Is the 20 tonne load limit on the State Rail Authority bridge, on Overhead Bridge road near Repton, vigorously enforced by RTA?

      (2) If not, could constant use by trucks with loads exceeding this weight limit cause the bridge to collapse?

      (3) Does this pose a serious risk to rail safety?

      Answer___

      (1) This part of the question is a matter for my colleague, the Deputy Premier and Minister for Roads, however, I am able to say that the State Rail Authority is presently liaising with the Northern Weight of Loads Group (RTA Walcha) regarding the policing of weight limits on timber overbridges.

      (2) The bridge is regularly inspected by State Rail Authority examiners and is in no danger of collapse.

      (3) Not applicable.



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      *84 Mr Kaldis asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the Wagga Branch of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:

      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?

      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?

      (3) Who raised the monies for the club when it was constructed and what proportion was contributed by each of the following:

      (a) the committee formed to fundraise;

      (b) the Federation itself;

      (c) any Government or Local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?

      (5) Was any of the building, land or part thereof donated, and by whom?

      (6) Has any long term assessment been done of the club in regard to:

      (a) its continuing role and if so, what was that assessment;

      (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;

      (c) any alternative use;

      (d) relocation to any other site?

      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?

      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?

      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?

      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?


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      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:

      (a) what is its location;

      (b) what is its value;

      (c) when was it purchased; was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located, or was the property purchased by the Federation? If so, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation? Who paid the balance;

      (d) if sold, where were the proceeds directed?

      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?

      Answer___

      (1) This is a freehold property. The Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs is the registered proprietor of the buildings and land on which the Wagga Wagga Police Citizens Youth Club is situated.

      The property is fully described in Register Book Volume 8049, Folio 140.

      (2) Not applicable.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.

      (7) The Wagga Wagga Branch advises that as at 29 February 1992, membership of the Branch by category was:

      Junior male 1,261 Junior female 1,035
      Senior male 55 Senior female 44
      Exempt 96

      (8) As at 27 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:


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      - Marching Girls
      - Photography
      - Rhythmic Gymnastics
      - Soccer
      - Table Tennis
      - Youth Team Music Machine
      - Dynamix
      - Athletics
      - Basketball
      - Baton Twirling
      - Chess
      - Drama Katz
      - Gymnastics
      - Housie
      - Indoor Games
      - Judo
      - Karate
      - Community Policing Programs.

      (9) Senior Constable Loneragan and Constable 1st Class Bish.

      (10) Not applicable.

      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the Wagga Wagga Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) Three. A Ford Falcon, a Toyota Coaster and a Toyota Hi-Ace.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.

      (14) No.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.

      17 MARCH 1992

      *93 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Has either the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism or the New South Wales Tourism Commission established a consultative committee on transport and infrastructure matters affecting tourism in New South Wales?

      (2) If so, what are the names of the members of this committee?

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      (3) When was the committee established?

      (4) How many times has the committee met?

      (5) What recommendations has the committee forwarded to the Minister?

      Answer___

      (1) A consultative committee on transport and infrastructure matters affecting tourism was established by the Minister for Tourism. It was one of the recommendations of the New South Wales Tourism Development Strategy.

      (2) The members of the Committee are listed below:

      Mr Paul Crombie New South Wales Tourism Commission
      Mr Cliff Jackson Ansett Transport Industries Ltd
      Mr Glen Buckingham Australian Airlines Limited
      Mr John Macpherson Building Owners & Managers Association of Australia Limited (BOMA)
      Mr John Kelley Bus & Coach Association (NSW)
      Mr Tony South Colliers Jardine (Tourism Commissioner)
      Mr John Austin Federal Airports Corporation
      Mr Bevan Coote Hazelton Airlines
      Mr Brian Petschler Kiama Municipal Council
      Mr Aenon Michniewicz Maritime Services Board
      Mr Richard Cox National Roads & Motorists Association (NRMA)
      Mrs Gabrielle Kibble Department of Planning
      Mr Paul Chaston Property Services Group
      Mr Ron Christie Public Works Department
      Mr Bernard Fisk Roads & Traffic Authority
      Dr John Saunders Department of State Development
      Mr Ross Sayers State Rail Authority
      Mr Michael Donovan State Transit Authority

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      Mr Rod Gilmour Department of Transport
      Mr Ian Neale Treasury Department
      Ms Pauline Murphy NSW Tourism Commission
      Mr Alan McGuigan NSW Tourism Commission

      (3) The Committee has its initial meeting on 29 May 1991.

      (4) One meeting of the Committee has been held to date.

      (5) The Committee primarily looks at current and future infrastructure needs for the development of the tourism industry, whether private or public sector or joint funded. It is also responsible for making recommendations on the best funding options and for advice on where the Government can provide specific incentives to the private sector to develop the required infrastructure.

      The Committee reports through the General Manager of the New South Wales Tourism Commission to the Minister and links with the work on a number of other Tourism Development Strategy recommendations, namely:

      - that the Capital Works Committee of Cabinet give full consideration to tourism infrastructure requirements in the allocation of capital works funding;

      - the Tourism Commission provides input to the Capital Works decision making process;

      - the Government's endorsement of its role in the tourism sector as seeking to provide a conducive environment for investment/development decisions and willingness of Government to explore options to provide the necessary infrastructure.

      The Committee has identified significant infrastructure issues associated with the further development of the tourism industry including:

      - completion of the Third Runway at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport;

      - the need for a New South Wales Regional Airports Development Strategy (now completed):

      - upgrading of the Pacific Highway

      - provision of coach terminal facilities in Sydney and country locations.


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      *94 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Does the New South Wales Tourism Commission employ a senior co-ordinator to co-ordinate tourism and hospitality education?

      (2) What is the co-ordinator's role?

      (3) How many staff are assigned to the co-ordinator?

      (4) What is the budget of the co-ordinator's office?

      (5) Does the co-ordinator publish material regarding training for tourist operators?

      (6) If so, what are the details of any such publications?

      (7) Has the co-ordinator established a State-wide training plan for the New South Wales tourism industry?

      (8) What promotion has the New South Wales Tourism Commission given tourist training and to the co-ordinator's work?

      (9) What measures has the co-ordinator taken to encourage small business involved in the tourist industry to train their respective employees?

      Answer___

      (1) Yes. The New South Wales Tourism Development Strategy, released in 1990, recommended the appointment of a senior co-ordinator in the New South Wales Tourism Commission. The appointment was made in January 1991 for a period of up to two years.

      (2) In keeping with the Commissions's prime role as a catalyst for the development of a sound tourism industry in New South Wales, the co-ordinator has given priority to working with Tourism Training Australia and Tourism Training New South Wales through a number of initiatives. These include the establishment of a better framework for determining training needs throughout the State, and development of material for use by Industry Associations and other suitable bodies to inform operators of the value of training. The co-ordinator has also been responsible for formulating the Commission's input to a number of major inquiries and policy reviews of training conducted by the Federal and State Governments.

      (3) None. Assistance is provided from within existing staff resources on specific projects.

      (4) There is no discrete budget for these functions, apart from the salary and associated costs for the position. Funding has been provided for specific initiatives from the Tourism Development Fund. To date, $20,000 has been allocated for training projects initiated by the co-ordinator, including an Industry Census and Training Resources Audit and a project being conducted by Tourism Training Australia, to produce case studies of enterprises which have adopted exemplary

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      procedures for human resource development. The latter project is also co-funded by the Federal Department of Employment Education and Training.

      (5) Occasional items have been published on specific training issues.

      (6) Items have been published in the New South Wales Tourism Commission's Newsletter.

      (7) While it was a recommendation of the Development Strategy that the co-ordinator prepare a state-wide plan of hospitality training, subsequent to the formulation of the Strategy recommendations, the funding arrangements for Industry Training Advisory Bodies (ITABs), of which Tourism Training New South Wales is one, changed so that ITABs are now required to prepare an Annual Strategic Plan for the reform of training in the industry. As a member of Tourism Training New South Wales, the co-ordinator, along with all other members of the organisation, has had input to the development of the plan. The plan also includes sectors of the industry other than hospitality.

      (8) Sessions on training have been included in Tourism Conferences, and training is regularly referred to in public addresses given by the Minister and Commission staff. In addition, there is an annual Award for Excellence, for Achievement in a Tourism and Hospitality training course, as a further public confirmation of the importance of training. There has been limited publicity of the work of the co-ordinator, given that these activities have focused on working in consort with Tourism Training New South Wales and Industry Associations on research projects which are in the development stage.

      (9) The co-ordinator undertook a round of consultation with Industry Associations in May/June last year, to ascertain the most cost effective way of promoting training. It emerged that case studies of enterprises which have undertaken training and achieved bottom line benefits as a result is a most effective way of doing so. Subsequently, the Commission has provided support for the project being undertaken by Tourism Training Australia referred to above. The Commission expects that this material will be used by Industry Associations and Tourist Associations to promote training to their members. The Commission will also use the material whenever feasible, as well as continuing to feature training in conferences and public speeches. It is also expected that the Commission will be conducting, in co-operation with relevant Industry Associations, a series of seminars on the Enterprise Bargaining provisions of the Industrial Relations Act 1991, in which the broad issue of Human Resource Management and Development will feature as a key issue.


      *95 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) What measures has the New South Wales Tourism Commission undertaken to reduce duplication between services offered by it and the Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau?

      (2) To what extent have these measures achieved the desired goal?

      Answer___


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      (1) There is no duplication of services between the New South Wales Tourism Commission and the Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB). The Commission's charter is to promote tourism to and within New South Wales and encourage the development of ventures relating to tourism. The SCVB's charter is to assist, encourage, advise and invite associations and corporations to hold meetings, conventions and seminars in Sydney.

      Recognising the importance of the conventions market, the New South Wales Tourism Commission provides the SCVB with $1.3 million per year to assist with the achievement of their objectives.

      (2) Current figures have proven that these measures have achieved the desired goal. The figures show that tourism to New South Wales has increased, as well as the presence of conventions and conferences in Sydney and New South Wales.


      *96 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Has the New South Wales Tourism Commission established an inventory of New South Wales tourist products?

      (2) If not, why not?

      (3) If so, what are the details of the inventory?

      Answer___

      (1) The New South Wales Tourism Commission launched NEWTRACS, a New South Wales tourism information and sales computer system, on 7 December 1987.

      (2) Not applicable.

      (3) The computer system, NEWTRACS, contains details of all New South Wales attractions, major events, towns, accommodation, hire, tour and transport operators. It has been successfully used to give tourist information to consumers and the travel industry for the last four and half years. It also enables staff at the Commission's four retail outlets in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney to make travel bookings.

      In addition, 63 tourist information centres around the State are linked to NEWTRACS and are therefore able to update the tourist information about their own area, as well as provide up-to-date product information to the travel industry.

      The Commission's overseas offices also have access to NEWTRACS information to assist them in providing up-to-date product information to the travel industry.

      The Commission is currently investigating ways in which this tourist information system can be made more widely available.



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      *97 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Has the New South Wales Tourism Commission prepared a macro Master Plan for tourism development in New South Wales?

      (2) If so, when was the Plan established?

      (3) What are principal features of the Plan?

      Answer___

      (1) The New South Wales Tourism Commission has not prepared a Master Plan. It has, instead, concentrated on the finalisation of its comprehensive tourism planning framework through the completion of Regional Tourism Development Strategies and Local Tourism Plans for key tourism growth areas.

      These plans will set the agenda for the development of tourism throughout the State.

      (2) Not applicable.

      (3) Not applicable.


      *98 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Has the New South Wales Tourism Commission established policies and guidelines for Local Councils to follow when dealing with tourist operators and tourist developers?

      (2) If so, in what document/s are these policies and guidelines located?

      (3) Has the New South Wales Tourism Commission prepared a code of environmental conduct and practice for tourist operators and tourist developers?

      (4) If so, what are the details of this code?

      (5) Has the New South Wales Tourism Commission implemented any public education programs to facilitate co-operation between the tourist industry and the community?

      (6) If so, what are the details of any such program and when and where were they implemented?

      (7) Is the Commission designing new programs?

      Answer___


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      (1) Yes. The New South Wales Tourism Commission has produced a number of documents which serve to assist local government in its interaction with tourism developers/operators.

      These documents include Tourism Information Papers, a number of Regional Tourism Development Strategies and the Tourism Development Guidebook. In addition, the New South Wales Tourism Commission also encourages local government to prepare their own local tourism plans and provides advice and assistance on tourism matters when requested.

      (2) Tourism Information Papers, Regional Tourism Development Strategies and the Tourism Development Guidebook.

      (3) No. The New South Wales Tourism Commission has not prepared such a code. It has, however, participated with industry organisations such as the Australian Tourism Industry Association (ATIA) in the development of its "Code of Environmental Practice for the Australian Tourism Industry".

      Additionally, the New South Wales Tourism Commission constantly reinforces the need for environmentally responsible tourism development in its publications, plans, discussions and at suitable industry forums.

      (4) Please refer to the ATIA "Code of Environmental Practice for the Australian Tourism Industry" available from the Australian Tourism Industry Association.


      *99 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Is it the practice of State Government Departments and Agencies to provide specialist professional and technical advice to the tourist industry and Local Councils on matters relating to tourism planning and development?

      (2) Which Departments and Agencies do so?

      (3) At what level is the advice supplied?

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      Answer___

      (1) Yes. In the case of the New South Wales Tourism Commission the provision of professional/specialist advice is one of the key means by which the development of tourism in New South Wales is facilitated.

      (2) Many Government Departments and agencies provide professional advice and assistance to the tourism industry and local government. Some of the key agencies include:

      - the New South Wales Tourism Commission;
      - the Department of State Development;
      - the Department of Conservation & Land Management;
      - the Department of Planning; and
      - the National Parks & Wildlife Service.

      In addition, other agencies such as the Public Works Department, Department of Transport, State Rail and the like provide advice on specific planning and development matters.

      (3) The level at which information is supplied is dependent on the complexity of information sought, and the seniority of those seeking information. It can range from senior management in head offices to regional managers.


      *100 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) What advice and assistance does the New South Wales Tourism Commission provide Local Councils in the preparation of:

      (a) local tourism strategies;

      (b) development of local sites for the purposes of tourism?

      (2) Does the Commission identify potential tourist sites and indicate such to Local Councils?

      (3) If so, list the sites that have been identified in the last four years and the local councils in which the sites fall?

      (4) What guidelines and criteria does the Commission provide Local Councils in the development of potential development sites?

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      Answer___

      (1) (a) The New South Wales Tourism Commission provides wide ranging advice and assistance to Councils in the preparation of Local Tourism Plans. This includes:
          - dollar for dollar financial assistance for meeting the costs of consultants, preparation of briefs;
          - selection and management of consultants;
          - identification of issues;
          - implementation of recommendations.

      (b) The New South Wales Tourism Commission provides assistance when appropriate and/or when requested by local government or developers/operators. This can include:
          - advice and assistance in relation to planning issues;
          - expressions of interest and tendering;
          - design;
          - feasibility;
          - selection of developers.

      (2) No. This is not one of the New South Wales Tourism Commission's roles. However, in some circumstances Local Tourism Plans have identified tourism development possibilities in local government areas.

      (3) Not applicable.

      (4) No specific guidelines and criteria have been developed by the New South Wales Tourism Commission for the development of potential development sites.

      In some instances, information is provided in Council's own Local Tourism Plans, however, most requests for information, advice and assistance are treated on a case by case basis.

      18 MARCH 1992

      *149 Dr Burgmann asked the Minister for Health and Community Services representing the Minister for Health Services Management___

      (1) Is there no longer an ambulance service between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. in Camden?

      (2) If not, will the Minister give an assurance that the rescue van service will not be withdrawn if the ambulance service hours are extended?

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      Answer___

      (1) No. The service is operating and has been from 28 March 1992, with roster coverage 24 hours per day both General Duty and Rescue.

      (2) The extension of ambulance service hours has not affected the 24 hour operation of the rescue van at Camden.


      18 MARCH 1992

      *154 Mrs Walker asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      Regarding the Albury Branch of the Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs:

      (1) What is the ownership and title of the land and building on which the club is situated?

      (2) If not wholly owned by the Federation, what special conditions apply which could affect the club continuing if the conditions were not met, or if the club was being disposed of?

      (3) Who raised the monies or the club when it was constructed and what proportion was contributed by each of the following:

      (a) the committee formed to fundraise;

      (b) the Federation itself;

      (c) any Government or Local Government grant or donations in kind;

      (d) any individuals, companies, trusts, organisations or any other who assisted in monetary terms or in kind?

      (4) Were there any donations in kind made by anybody?

      (5) Was any of the building, land or part thereof donated, and by whom?

      (6) Has any long term assessment been done of the club in regard to:

      (a) its continuing role and if so, what was that assessment;

      (b) sale of part of the land or buildings;

      (c) any alternative use;

      (d) relocation to any other site?


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      (7) What is the current membership of the club in each of its categories?

      (8) What actual activities programs are provided at the club?

      (9) Who are the Police personnel attached to the club?

      (10) If a vacancy exists for a Police person, how long has that position been vacant?

      (11) Do the Directors of the club believe the amount of allowable Directors for the committee is too small?

      (12) How many vehicles are attached to the club and what are the types of vehicles?

      (13) Has any building or property of the club been sold since 1989?

      (14) Does the club have a residence or any other property besides the actual club? If so:

      (a) what is its location;

      (b) what is its value;

      (c) when was it purchased; was it purchased by the club and the community where the club is located, or was the property purchased by the Federation? If so, what proportion of the property was paid for by the Federation? Who paid the balance;

      (d) if sold, where were the proceeds directed?

      (15) Have the current Directors of the Federation or the previous interim Directors ever been to the club individually or as a whole since the new legislation covering the club was passed?

      (16) If so, when and who visited the club?

      Answer___

      (1) This is a freehold property. The Federation of New South Wales Police Citizens Youth Clubs is the registered proprietor of the buildings and land on which the Albury Police Citizens Youth Club is situated.

      The property is fully described in Certificate of Titles, Volume 839, Folio 214 being Lot 1 and Volume 839, Folio 215 being Lot 2.

      (2) Not applicable.

      (3) No other information is available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.


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      (4-5) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (6) No. However, a number of preliminary assessments have been conducted with inconclusive results which have been discarded. A reformulated assessment is to be conducted during 1992.

      (7) The Albury Branch advises that as at 29 February 1992, membership of the Branch by category was:

      Junior male 240 Junior female 286
      Senior male 48 Senior female 25
      Exempt 31

      (8) As at 27 April 1992, the following activities and programs were conducted at the Branch:
        - Netball
        - Basketball
        - Pony Club
        - Hockey
        - Snooker
      - Indoor Bowls
        - Marching Girls
        - Community Policing Programs
        - Model Railways
        - Model Aircraft
        - Boxing
        - Kick Boxing
        - Gymnastics
        - Judo
        - Weightlifting
        - Self Defence
        - Squash
        - Passive Recreation Area.

      (9) Senior Constable Restall.

      (10) Since 26 May 1991.

      (11) A number of Branch Management Committee members have expressed the view that they would prefer to see an increase in Branch Management Committee size. The individual opinions of the members of the Albury Branch Management Committee are not known.

      (12) Three. A Ford Falcon, a Toyota Coaster and a Toyota Commuter.

      (13) No. It is assumed that "property" refers to realty.

      (14) Yes.


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      (a) 318 Parkland Crescent, Lavington.

      (b) $87,000.

      (c) This information is not available without extensive research of archival material which may or may not be in existence. The administrative input required to complete this task is beyond the resources of the Federation.

      (d) Not applicable.

      (15-16) There is no requirement for the recording of attendance of members of the interim Board of Directors or the current Board of Directors at Federation Branches. This information therefore cannot be supplied.


      20 MARCH 1992

      *156 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Does the Department of State Development have policies in place to encourage and facilitate New South Wales firms and industries to export?

      (2) If so, which firms and industries are involved?

      (3) Will the policies produce new cost activities for the firms ad industries involved?

      (4) What short term growth does the Department anticipate will occur as a result of the policies?

      (5) What long term growth does the Department anticipate will occur as a result of the policies?

      (6) How does the Department monitor the policies?

      (7) Does the Department undertake reviews into the effectiveness of the policies? If so, when was the last review and when will the next review occur?

      (8) What changes to the policies have occurred as a consequence of the reviews?

      Answer___

      (1) Yes. State Development administers several programs designed to assist New South Wales firms to export. They include programs provided by the joint (Commonwealth/State) National Industry Extension Service (NIES) such as, preparing an Export plan (PEP) and the Metal Based Engineering Program, both of which focus on the development of market entry strategies and export plans. Other (NIES) programs, such as Quality Assurance and Business Planning, are also significant. State Development also supports the Commonwealth Partnerships for Development Program which links New South Wales firms and multinational companies to enhance product

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      development and export performance. The Regional Business Development Scheme provides assistance to regional New South Wales firms for a range of activities including the preparation of products to meet standards for overseas markets. Direct export marketing assistance is not provided by State Development as this is provided by Austrade.

      (2) Names of firms participating in these export enhancement programs are "commercial-inconfidence". A wide range of industries is involved including:
        - Food Processing;
        - Metal Based Engineering;
        - Textiles, Clothing and Footwear;
        - Chemicals;
        - Electronics;
        - Defence and Aerospace.

      (3) Most of the export enhancement programs provide subsidies to firms to meet 50% of the firms' participation costs. The participating firms contribute the other 50%. In the case of the Regional Business Development Scheme, up to $10,000 can be provided to subsidise eligible firms' activities.

      (4) Given the diverse range of firms and industries participating in these various programs, and the lead times involved in achieving sustained increases in exports, it is not possible at the present time to provide a realistic estimate of export growth, either in the short term or the long term.

      (5) See answer to 4.

      (6) State Development is monitoring the numbers of firms participating, the type of firms and industries involved and outcomes. In the case of joint Commonwealth/State programs, such as NIES programs, this is done in conjunction with the Department of Industry, Technology and Commerce.

      (7) Yes. The last review was completed in December 1991 as part of the Department's Fundamental Review of Programs. The next review is likely to be undertaken within 12 months. NIES programs were not included in the Fundamental Review of Programs. NIES will be the subject of a forthcoming Industry Commission review.

      (8) As a result of the Fundamental Review of Programs, the eligibility criteria for assistance programs provided by State Development have been refined to focus more closely on firms' commercial viability and potential to achieve international competitiveness.


      *157 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Has the Department of State Development maintained the "request and response" program of the previous Department of Business and Consumer Affairs?

      (2) If so:


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      (a) how many staff operate this program;

      (b) what is the budget allocation to this program;

      (c) how many requests have been made since 1988 and since January 1992;

      (d) how many requests have been settled since 1988 and since January 1992;

      (e) what changes have been made to the program since May 1991?

      (3) If not, why not?

      Answer___

      (1) "Request and Response" is a procedure by which businesses and members of the public can participate in identifying laws, regulations, licences or administrative procedures which are unnecessary. It is co-ordinated by the Economic Change and Regulatory Efficiency Unit of State Development.

      A Request and Response pro-forma is used to provide guidance on the information required and to assist the private sector to approach Government with appropriate recommendations for action.

      (2) (a) Operation of the procedure is one of a number of functions of the staff of the Economic Change and Regulatory Efficiency Unit within the Department of State Development. The current establishment is of 10 policy staff, any of which could be assigned a Request and Response application for action.

      (b) As a procedure for making submissions to Government a formal budget allocation is not appropriate. Operating costs of Request and Response are subsumed within the general budget for the Economic Change and Regulatory Efficiency Unit.

      (c) Between 1988 and 1992, 39 matters have been handled through the Request and Response procedure.
          This figure does not include private sector participation in formal inquiries conducted by the Unit into specific regulatory areas, nor does it include the many additional matters dealt with by the Unit yet falling outside the scope of the Request and Response procedure. Since the introduction of the Subordinate Legislation Act, 1989 all regulations are systematically reviewed and accordingly there is greater access for private sector participation in regulation review directly with the agencies concerned.

      (d) All request and response matters submitted to my Department have been dealt with.

      (e) As already indicted, the Request and Response procedure was introduced in New South Wales before the systematic repeal and review of regulations under the Subordinate Legislation Act which commenced from July 1990 and prior to the review of business licences conducted from March 1990 to March 1991.


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          There is now opportunity for the concerns expressed by the public over both existing and proposed regulation and licenses to be directed to and considered by the respective agencies.

      (3) See answer 2.


      *158 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Has the Department of State Development maintained the "Register of Opportunities For Business and Investment" program of the previous Department of Business and Consumer Affairs?

      (2) If so:

      (a) how many staff operate this program;

      (b) what is the budget allocation to this program;

      (c) what changes have been made to the program since May 1991?

      (3) If not, why not?

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      Answer___

      (1) Yes. The 4th and latest edition was produced in October 1991.

      (2) (a) Equivalent of 1 full-time position - involves 3 officers in varying capacities but on a part-time basis.

      (b) There is an amount of $10,000 in the current State Development budget for the 5th edition or its replacement (see next point).

      (c) None. However, New South Wales, the Commonwealth, other States and Territories and Industry Associations are co-operating with the Department of Industry Associations are co-operating with the Department of Industry Technology and Commerce in the development of a national database network to be know as the Commercial Opportunities Information Network (COIN). A 5th edition of ROBIN will only be produced if the introduction of COIN is unduly delayed.


      *159 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Does the Department of State Development have a metals industry policy?

      (2) If so, what is it?

      (3) If not, why not?

      Answer___

      (1) Yes. It is State Development's policy to facilitate the development of internationally competitive industries in New South Wales, including the metals industry.

      (2) A number of programs are in place involving firms in the metals industry. Most of these are provided by the jointly funded (Commonwealth/State) National Industry Extension Service (NIES), including the Metal Based Engineering program, Quality Assurance Program, total Quality Management and Business Planning. State Development also provides assistance to major development projects in the metals industry, through co-ordination of government agencies involved in the project development phase including the project approval process, and generally in facilitating project implementation. Recent major projects which have been assisted include an aluminium smelter expansion at Tomago, and an aluminium fluoride plant at Newcastle.


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      *160 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Does the Department of State Development have a manufacturing industry policy?

      (2) If so, what is it?

      (3) If not, why not?

      Answer___

      (1) Yes. It is State Development's policy to facilitate the development of internationally competitive industries in New South Wales, including the manufacturing industry.

      (2) A number of programs are in place involving firms in several branches of the manufacturing industry. Most of these are provided by the jointly funded (Commonwealth/State) National Industry Extension Service (NIES), including the Metal Based Engineering Program, Quality Assurance Program, Total Quality Management, Business Planning and Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Manufacturing industries are also assisted through technology transfer activities provided by State Development, for example in areas such as food Processing, Chemicals, Scientific and Medical Equipment, Defence and Aerospace. The Funding for Innovation Research and State Technology (FIRST) Scheme provides assistance to companies in developing innovative and internationally competitive products. Regional manufacturing firms can also be assisted through the Regional Business Development Scheme which provides subsidies to assist firms in relocating to country New South Wales or to assist existing country firms expand. The majority of firms assisted by the Scheme have been manufacturing firms.


      *161 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Does the Department have a transport industry policy?

      (2) If so, what is it?

      (3) If not, why not?

      Answer___

      (1) No.

      (2) Not applicable.

      (3) Transport industry policy is the responsibility of the Department of Transport.



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      *162 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) What educational and training programs does the Department of State Development provide to New South Wales export firms and industries?

      (2) What are the details of these programs?

      (3) How many staff operate the programs?

      (4) What is the budget allocation to the programs?

      Answer___

      The Department of State Development provides support to small business in skills development through the activities of the Small Business Service.

      Training workshops are regularly delivered to new starters in business at Parramatta, City, Wollongong and Newcastle. Workshops for establishing businesses are conducted in various subjects including franchising, financial management, home-based business operations and import/export.

      Workshops for new starters are conducted by Small Business Service staff, while specialised subject sessions are delivered by contractors with expertise in the field. All workshops are three hours in duration and are designed to introduce business owners to the basic principles and to encourage further learning through educational and industry providers.

      A cost recovery fee is charged for specialised workshops. This fee covers the cost of employing the presenter and providing notes and refreshments to participants. One staff member is involved full-time in skills development with part-time support form business advisory staff.

      The training activities are funded from within the total Small Business Service budget, which is $1.4 million total, including salaries and support activities for advisory, information, training, advocacy and policy programs.

      Additionally, the National Industry Extension Service (NIES) has a program under which private sector experts advise firms on how to develop an export plan.


      *163 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Has the Department of State Development maintained the "Business Licence Information Service" of the previous Department of Business and Consumer Affairs?

      (2) If so:


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      (a) how many staff operate the Service;

      (b) what is the Service's budget allocation;

      (c) what changes have occurred to the Service since May 1991;

      (d) how many inquiries has the Service dealt with since 1988 and since January 1992?

      Answer___

      (1-2) The "Business Licence Information Service" was transferred to the Department of Consumer Affairs in September 1991. Accordingly, you should direct your question to my colleague Mr Pickering, Minister for Police and Emergency Services, representing Minister Collins.


      *164 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Has the Government committed and provided Chemplex, Newcastle with financial assistance?

      (2) If not, why not?

      Answer___

      (1) No. However, the Department of State Development provided considerable co-ordination assistance to Chemplex through the EIS and Commission of Inquiry stages.

      (2) No need has been demonstrated.


      *166 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) What programs has the Department of State Development implemented to:

      (a) develop a better understanding by small business operators of the types of lending facilities available and of the problems associated with different types of loan facilities;

      (b) improve the ability of small business operators to prepare documentation to support lending proposals;

      (c) improve small business operators existing financial management skills;

      (d) establish a "Plain English" guide to lending requirements for small business operators?


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      (2) Is the Department seeking to develop the programs? If so, what new programs will the Department introduce in the near future?

      (3) What advisory services does the Department provide small business?

      (4) Is the Department seeking to develop the advisory services? If so, what new services will the Department introduce in the near future?

      (5) Has the Department undertaken to survey the financial management training needs of small business operators? If so, when was this survey undertaken and by whom?

      (6) Does the Department plan to undertake further surveys into the financial management needs of small business? If so, when?

      Answer___

      (1) The Department of State Development provides small business operators with a variety of information resources and advisory services to assist in accessing suitable finance. Free and for sale publications are distributed through the network of Department offices to assist small business to carefully prepare documentation to support lending proposals. As well, there are business planning and financial management workshops which emphasise the need for suitable levels of capitalisation and the need to understand the requirements of lenders before applying for finance. There is no intention to establish a "Plain English" guide to lending requirements by the Department as this need is well catered for by the banking sector.

      (2) The Department is introducing the National Information Awareness Program for small business, which will improve awareness by banks and accountants of the needs of small business. The program also aims to encourage small business to use professional advice and better understand the principles of sound financial management.

      (3) The Department's Small Business Service provides telephone and face-to-face advisory services throughout New South Wales to assist small business. The services are delivered by experienced business people and are available at no cost to the client.

      (4) The advisory services of the Small Business Service are being constantly monitored and developed to meet the needs of the client group. Currently the Department is examining ways of maximising private sector involvement in the delivery of relevant small business services.

      (5) The former Business & Consumer Affairs Agency undertook a survey of small business and credit in 1990. The findings of the survey were made known to the financial institutions and have ben taken into consideration in the design of small business services since then. The Small Business and Credit Study was undertaken in-house by officers of the Business & Consumer Affairs Agency.

      (6) The Department of State Development has no plans at present to undertake further surveys into the financial management needs of small business and will rely on improved interaction with private sector bodies to ascertain small business skills requirements.



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      *167 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Does the Department of State Development provide financial management training to small business?

      (2) If so:

      (a) what is the name of that section;

      (b) how many staff are assigned to that section;

      (c) what is the budget allocated to that section?

      Answer___

      (1-2) The Department of State Development provides information, advisory, skills development and advocacy support to small business through the Small Business Service.

      Training workshops for new and established business owners are provided by the Training Manager of the Small Business Service, who employs contractors to deliver specialised sessions on import/export, marketing and financial management. The Institute of Chartered Accountants also support the workshop program with voluntary speakers. Workshops on financial management are delivered to clients for a cost-recovery fee which means that this part of the training program has a minimal impact on the total Small Business Service budget of $1.4 million per annum.


      *168 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Does the Department of State Development and Tourism intend to implement a code of conduct for business lending?

      (2) If so, will this code be a mandatory code or a voluntary code?


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      Answer___

      There are no plans for the introduction of a code of conduct for business lending by the Department of State Development.


      *169 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Is one of the aims of the Water Board's "Business Office Network" to assist New South Wales business?

      (2) Is the Department of State Development involved in this "Network"?

      (3) If so, what is the involvement?

      (4) If not, why not?

      Answer___

      (1-4) The Sydney Water Board advises that the aim of its "Business Office Network" is to improve accessibility of its services to all client groups, including business.

      The Department of State Development is not directly involved in this Network as it is a matter of client servicing by the Water Board. Where appropriate, business clients are referred by Department of State Development officers to the Water Board's network of Business Offices to have specific matters of water and sewerage service availability and pricing resolved by the relevant authority.


      *170 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Does the Department of State Development have any industry policies?

      (2) If so, could the Minister provide brief descriptions of the industry policies that the Department has developed?

      (3) Are the policies designed to promote non-price forms of competitiveness?

      Answer___

      (1) Yes.

      (2) State Development has a general policy of facilitating the development of internationally competitive industries in New South Wales. Several industries have been identified as having high

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      potential growth prospects: coal, chemicals, metallic minerals, industrial minerals, minerals processing, pulp and paper, food processing, telecommunications, computing, education exports, scientific, medical and environmental industries, finance and business services, defence and aerospace and tourism. Industry-led task forces have provided comprehensive reports on each of these key sectors and many of their recommendations are being implemented. The general policy is being implemented through programs targeted at industry, such as programs of the National Industry Extension Service (NIES), and through attracting investment and facilitating the implementation of major investment projects, particularly in the above industry sectors.

      (3) Yes. Most of the programs targeted at industry, such as NIES programs, are specifically designed to improve areas of non-price competitiveness of New South Wales firms - for example, quality assurance and product development.


      24 MARCH 1992

      *186 Mr Egan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Chief Secretary and Minister for Administrative Services___

      (1) Why did the Property Services Group move from Francis Street to Westfield Tower?

      (2) What is the annual rental of its new headquarters and the annual rental of its previous premises?

      (3) What was the cost of fitting-out and furnishing the new office?

      (4) What was the cost of fitting-out and furnishing the office of the part-time Chairman, Mr John Curtis?

      Answer___

      (1-4) These questions should be directed to the Minister responsible, the Hon. G. Peacocke, Minister for Local Government and Co-operatives.


      *188 Mr Egan asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Racing and Minister assisting the Premier___

      (1) What is the estimated annual cost of the Eastern Creek race track complex?

      (2) What is the estimated annual maintenance cost of the track?

      (3) Are there any proposals to redesign any part of the track? If so, what is the estimated total cost?


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      Answer___

      (1) The estimated annual gross cost before revenue of the Eastern Creek race track complex is $1.5 million.

      (2) The annual budget for the circuit includes an amount of approximately $470,000 to cover building, circuit and vehicle expenses. This amount does not include a staff salary component but does include major operating expenses associated with electricity costs and water rates.

      (3) No.


      *190 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Has the Department of State Development, under the current Minister, held talks with local Government concerning the availability of land for industrial development?

      (2) If so, which Municipal Councils and Shires has the Department had talks with?

      (3) At what level have these talks been held?

      (4) When did these talks occur?

      Answer___

      (1) Yes.

      (2-4) The Department, in conjunction with Department of Planning, has maintained regular discussions with all Local Government Authorities in the Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area in the development of the Employment Lands Development Program (ELDP). Discussions and surveys with/from these Councils have been held from April/May 1991 to late 1991.

      The Department also has ongoing contact with Local Government across the State in satisfaction of its state development objectives, including maintenance of a register of large industrial sites and on site investigations for clients.

      Talks have been held at a number of levels over a period of time. In particular, talks have been held with the following LGAs in maintaining a register and specific client site searching.


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      LGA OFFICER MONTH/YEAR

      Albury City Planner 11/91
        Albury Wodonga CEO 11/91
      Development Corp
      Baulkham Hills Town Planner 03/92
      Blacktown Deputy Town Planner 03/92
      Business Land Group
      (former Macarthur
      Development Corp) General Manager Ongoing
      Cessnock General Manager
      & Planner 9-10/91
      Gosford Town Planner 06/91
      Great Lakes Senior Administrative
      Officer 11/91
      Greater Taree General Manager 11/91
      Hastings Town Clerk & Property
      Officer 11/91
      Hawkesbury Town Clerk 11/91
      Holroyd Town Planner 03/91
      Hume Town Planner 11/91
      Leeton Shire Clerk 01/92
      Liverpool Town Planner & Economic
      Development Officer 03/92
      Muswellbrook Shire Clerk 9-10/91
      Parkes Development & Tourist
      Officer 11/91
      Penrith Town Planner 12/91
      Ryde Chief Planner 10/91
      Singleton Deputy Shire Clerk 9-10/91
      Wagga Wagga Town Planner 6/91-4/92
      Walcha Town Planner 10/91
      Wollongong Town Planner 12/91
      Wyong Development & Tourist 03/92
      Officer


      *191 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Has the Department of State Development a register of available land sites that can be used for industrial development projects?

      (2) If so, when was the register compiled?

      (3) When was the register last updated?


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      (4) When will the register be next updated?

      (5) Where does the Department obtain such information?

      (6) How does the Department audit the land sites?

      (7) Does the register:

      (a) state what industry is desired to be developed on the available land sites? If so, on what grounds is this judgement made;

      (b) state whether the available land site has special needs? If so, how does the Department define "special needs";

      (c) identify local Government constraints on the available land sites?

      (8) When a local Government refuses to release land sites for industrial development what steps does the Department take to secure the land for future developments?

      (9) Does the Department advertise the land sites listed in the register?

      (10) If so, how?

      (11) If not, why not?

      (12) How many land sites are currently on the register, and how does this figure differ from that of March 1988, May 1991, and January 1992?

      Answer___

      (1-12) The Department registers industrial land sites in two ways:

      (i) Employment Land Development Program (published by the Department of Planning) - a register of industrial land in the Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area listed according to zoning, LGA, level of "take-up", and vacant land areas. The program measures area of land rather than specific sites.
          The Program was first compiled for 1989-1994 and is updated annually. The 1991-1996 Program was released recently.
          Information is gathered by way of a local Government survey conducted by Department of Planning.
          The Departments rely on Council accuracy in their survey responses rather than undertaking further auditing.

      (ii) Register of Large Industrial Sites in the Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area - a list of sites, chiefly greater than 5 hectares, zoned "general industrial" and believed to be

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      available for purchase. The register is used in the Department's efforts to facilitate client's further investigations through real estate agents, property owners, engineers, surveyors and other professionals.
          The Register was first compiled in September 1990 and is updated regularly. Most recent update was December 1991. The next update is planned for September/October 1992. There were considered to be 121 large sites in September 1990 and 156 sites as at December 1991. This apparent increase results from the later inclusion of Wollongong sites and receipt of date on existing sites not initially identified.
          Information is gathered from Local Government, real estate agents, site owners, other industry sources and publications. The Register, is compiled from information available to the public and is indicative rather than statutory in nature. Where the above sources or site inspection by departmental staff indicate a change in the conditions of sites, amendments are made to the Register.

      (7) (a) The only information registered suggesting appropriate development is the current or, if known, proposed zoning for listings.

      (b) Only sites with known physical or statutory factors that may inhibit development are indicated as having special needs.

      (c) Only local government constraints of a statutory nature are identified.

      (8) The Department liaises with Local Government and the Department of Planning regarding industrial land supply issues. However, the ultimate decision on the release and zoning of industrial land is made by the Minister for Planning through the appropriate planning mechanisms of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

      (9-11) Of the sites that appear in the Register, only the 2 sites administered by the Department are advertised. This is done by the Business Land Group within Property Services Group on behalf of the Department.

      The advertising of all other sites is considered the responsibility of the respective owners. The Department seeks to complement the normal marketing strategies of owners, real estate agents and other industry mechanisms.


      *192 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Does the Department of State Development assist potential industrial developers in locating land sites in an area where the developer wants to develop?

      (2) How does the Department assist the potential developer?

      (3) What fees are levied on the potential developer for such assistance?


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      Answer___

      (1) Through the information in the Employment Land Development Program, State Development's Register of large industrial sites and industry data, the Department of State Development provides advice on the location, ownership, zoning and servicing status of particular sites. This information is available to private companies, real estate agents, clients of Department of State Development, local governments and individuals.

      (2) The Department provides a facilitation role to its clients involved in major projects in the form of a liaison with Government Departments and approval authorities. The Department does not negotiate either land prices or purchase arrangements on behalf of clients or property owners.

      (3) No fees are levied for the above services.


      *193 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) What assistance does the Department of State Development provide industrial developers in servicing previously unserviced land sites?

      (2) What fee does the Department charge for such assistance?

      Answer___

      (1) The Department of State Development does not provide assistance to industrial land developers in servicing previously unserviced land sites.

      (2) Not applicable.


      *194 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Has the Department of State Development zoned regions of the State for particular industrial development projects? If so, what are the zones and what industries are they zoned for?

      (2) How did the Department arrive at the zoning?

      (3) How does the Department monitor the zoning?

      Answer___

      (1-3) The Department of State Development does not zone land.



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      *195 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) How does the Department of State Development assess land sites for future development?

      (2) What is the basis of this assessment?

      Answer___

      (1) The Department of State Development, through the Employment Land Development program, regular monitoring of local government proposals, and committees/task forces of local government, is involved in the assessment of potential sites for development.

      State Development's particular interest is in employment lands and economic development.

      (2) Potential sites for employment estates are assessed by State Development on the following basis:
        - Topography - should be generally level;
        - Availability of labour;
        - Proximity to transport and input suppliers;
        - Servicing timing and costs;
        - Separation from residential areas;
        - Interrelationship with other employment areas;
        - Current and future supply and demand;
        - Size and shape - feasible development;
        - Environmental considerations;
        - Historic, natural or archaeological features;
        - Potential affectation by flood;
        - Visual effects of potential development;
        - Ownership pattern; and
        - Other factors considered of relevance to particular cases.


      *198 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      In relation to a document entitled: "Issues Paper on Financial Protection for Building Subcontractors", released on 31 January 1991 by the Business and Consumer Affairs Agency:

      (1) Will the Minister implement the principal recommendation of the Issues Paper?

      (2) If not, why not?

      (3) If so, when will this occur?

      Answer___


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      (1-3) Following the May 1991 election, the responsibility for policy in this area passed to the Hon. John Fahey, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Further Education, Training and Employment. Accordingly, you should direct your question to my colleague, Mr Pickering, Minister for Police and Emergency Services, representing Minister Fahey.


      25 MARCH 1992

      *201 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Local Government and Minister for Co-operatives___

      (1) Has the Bega Valley Shire President, Mick Allen, instructed that no Council advertising be placed in the Bega District News and the Imlay Magnet?

      (2) Does this mean that may Bega Valley Shire Citizens will not have the opportunity to read Council notices?

      (3) What is the difference in cost of advertising in the other media compared to advertising in Southern Publishers' newspapers?

      (4) Will the Minister investigate this direction by the Bega Valley Shire President?

      Answer___

      (1) The Council has advised that on 13 December 1991 the Shire President, Councillor L. R. Allen, issued a memorandum to the Acting General Manager directing that, based on commercial quotations, Council advertising will be placed with the Merimbula News and the Bega District Times.

      The Council has further advised that the Shire President's desire to report this decision to Council via a Presidential Minute was pre-empted when a Notice of Motion was presented to Council on 21 January 1992 as follows:

      "That in the interest of giving ratepayers the best available access to Council information, that current policy of advertising only in the Bega and District Times and Merimbula News be revised."

      On being put to the vote this Notice of Motion was lost.

      Further, the Shire President has advised that his direction is according to Council policy which states:

      "that advertising shall be divided as far as possible equally amongst local papers according to the area covered and authenticated figures."

      (2) The Council has advised that while it is not aware of any authenticated circulation figures for all newspapers circulating within the Shire, the Bega Times and the Merimbula News cover the

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      whole Shire. Further, the Council has advised that it has received legal opinion which states that the Council's current advertising practices comply with the relevant Acts.

      (3) The Council has advised that the cost of advertising per a double column centimetre are as follows:
        Tuesday's edition - Southern Publishers (the advertisement being placed in both the Bega News and Imlay Magnet) - $9.40;
        Wednesday's edition - Bega Times - $3.20;
        Wednesday's edition - Merimbula News - $3.20;
        Friday's edition - Southern Publishers - $6.93.

      (4) The Department of Local Government and Co-operatives wrote to the Council on 24 February 1992. Among the issues raised with the Council was its media advertising policy in the context of its recent decision which had been the focus of local resident and media concerns and therefore where transparency of decision making should have been paramount.

      The Department has recommended to Council that it ensure that the public is made fully aware of the reasons why such decisions were made. While recognising that media advertising policies are at the discretion of individual councils subject to any legislative requirement, the Department advised Council to ensure that these requirements are met.


      *210 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Transport___

      (1) Are used railway sleepers being burnt besides railway lines?

      (2) What proportion of used railway sleepers are being sold?

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      Answer___

      (1) It is not the policy of the State Rail Authority to dispose of any sleepers by burning.

      (2) It is State Rail policy to make all used wooden sleepers available for sale as either landscape quality sleepers or as firewood.


      *213 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Local Government and Minister for Co-operatives___

      (1) Did Bega Valley Shire President, Mick Allen, at a Council meeting at the end of January, disallow the Chief Town Planner, Michael Swift, from advising Councillors?

      (2) Did he also disallow General Manager, Robert Brown, from advising Councillors?

      (3) Is this a breach of the law?

      (4) Will the Minister take any action?

      Answer___

      (1) The Council has advised that when the former Chief Town Planner stated to the effect that a development was deemed refused by the Council after 40 days in reply to a question by Councillor Radford, the Shire President advised the former Chief Town Planner that this was incorrect and that the development application was still valid unless the applicant deemed it refused.

      The Council has further advised that a legal opinion subsequently obtained supports the advice of the Shire President.

      (2) The Council has advised that during the above meeting the then Acting General Manager was asked to provide information. This information was not provided as Councillor Radford had not concluded his questions. Additionally, the Council has advised that the Shire President has on one occasion ruled that the General Manager was debating an issue as opposed to providing advice and terminated the discussion.

      (3) Not applicable.

      (4) Based on the information provided, there is no evidence that the Shire President's action was contrary to the Local Government Act.


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      *214 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Local Government and Minister for Co-operatives___

      (1) Is the Bega Valley Shire Council negotiating in any way with the owner of the Twofold Beach Caravan Park?

      (2) If so, do these negotiations by-pass the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act?

      (3) If so, will the Minister investigate whether the planning powers of the Council should be removed?

      Answer___

      (1) The Council has advised that it is not negotiating in any way with the owner of the Twofold Beach Caravan Park. However, the Council has further advised that an agreement was signed by the owners of the Caravan Park and the previous Shire President, Councillor Duncanson on 12 February 1991. In regards to the Agreement, the Council has advised that it was offered by the previous Council to the present owners in draft form in July 1990.

      (2) The Council has advised that the Agreement did not by-pass the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.

      (3) As you may be aware an investigation under S212 of the Local government Act has been approved with the following term of reference:
        "Enquire into and report on the circumstances surrounding, and matters arising from, the Council's handling of alleged unauthorised works at the Twofold Beach Caravan Park and any other related issue."

      I will await the outcome of that investigation to determine what further action, if any is warranted.


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      *216 Mr Egan asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Public Works and Minister for Roads___

      How much has the RTA spent on taxi fares in each month of the current financial year?


      Answer___

      Taxi costs incurred by the RTA, and administered through Cabcharge accounts, were:-

      MONTH AMOUNT

      $
      July 1991 13,096.88

      August 1991 11,554.46

      September 1991 11,578.50

      October 1991 13,903.85

      November 1991 12,264.27

      December 1991 10,791.88

      January 1992 6,997.63

      February 1992 9,389.70

      March 1992 9,903.55


      26 MARCH 1992

      *221 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Chief Secretary and Minister for Administrative Services___

      In relation to statewide linked slot machines:

      (1) Has the Government had, or does it currently have, any submissions from any companies, individuals or associations to operate statewide linked slot machines?

      (2) If so:

      (a) what are the names of those companies, individuals or associations who have submitted an expression of interest to operate statewide linked slot machines?

      (b) what was the basis of any submission?


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      (3) Who is responsible for the actual introduction of statewide linked slot machines into New South Wales and who provides policy advice?

      (4) Has the Independent Commission Against Corruption been involved in the introduction of statewide linked slot machines in New South Wales?

      Answer___

      (1) The Liquor Administration Board received submissions to operate statewide linked poker machines in July 1990. There are no current submissions under consideration.

      (2) (a) IGT Australia Pty Ltd and Club Eureka Pty Ltd. Two other letters regarding statewide links were initially considered by the Liquor Administration Board as formal submissions. However, there letters did not comply, nor did they attempt to comply, with the requirements of the Request for Proposals.

      (b) The submissions were in response to a Request for Proposals issued by the Liquor Administration Board in May 1990.


      (3) The relevant legislation falls under the administration of the Chief Secretary and Minister for Administrative Services. The registered club industry has a role to play in introducing statewide links, as registered clubs are the market in which the system will be implemented. Industry groups such as poker machine manufacturers or other providers of technological equipment and services will also have a role to play in introducing statewide links.

      (4) Some matters relating to statewide links have been referred to the Independent Commission Against Corruption.


      *222 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Chief Secretary and Minister for Administrative Services___

      In relation to statewide linked progressive slot machines:

      (1) How many slot machine manufacturers operating in New South Wales have the technology to operate statewide linked progressive slot machines and what are the names of the manufacturers?

      (2) Which manufacturers can only link a limited number of slot machines in any statewide system?

      (3) Has an evaluation been done by the Chief Secretary's Department into the ability of manufacturers to provide statewide linked progressive slot machines?

      (4) Will the Government, allow all manufacturers, capable of providing statewide linked progressive slot machines and those who can comply with the conditions set down by the Chief Secretary's Department, operate in open competition with each other?


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      (5) If not, is it proposed to allow only one manufacturer to supply slot machines to any statewide linked progressive slot machine system?

      (6) What will be the role of the Registered Clubs Association of New South Wales in any statewide linked progressive slot machine system?

      (7) What has been the role of the Registered Clubs Association to date?

      (8) Who has been negotiating with the Registered Clubs Association?

      (9) Who, from the Registered Clubs Association, has been negotiating linked progressive slot machines with the Government?

      Answer___

      (1) Unknown. When the Liquor Administration Board called for proposals to establish statewide links two years ago, two responses were received, one of which was from a manufacturer based in New South Wales. Since that time there have been significant developments in gaming machine technology, and it could be that a similar call for proposals now could generate a higher response rate.

      (2) Unknown.

      (3) No. The Liquor Administration Board commenced evaluating the two proposals submitted in response to its Request for Proposals in 1990. A full evaluation did not proceed when it was realised that neither proposal compiled with all the requirements of the Request for Proposals. The ability of other manufacturers to provide statewide links has not been assessed as they did not respond to the RFP.


      *223 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Was the Minister made aware on 25 September 1991 that the Legislative Council's Standing Committee on State Development was instructed to investigate and report on "Payroll Tax Concessions For Country Industries"?

      (2) If not, when did the Minister become aware of the investigation?

      (3) Was the Committee to finalise and table its Report by 30 December 1991?

      (4) Did the Committee finalise and table its Report on 24 December 1991?

      (5) Why was the Report not made available until late January 1992?

      (6) Did the Department of State Development attempt to withhold the Report?


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      Answer___

      (1-6) I am aware that on 19 September 1991, the Legislative Assembly resolved to request the Legislative Council to refer to the Standing Committee on State Development the issue of payroll tax concessions for country industries for inquiry and report by 31 December 1991.

      I am also aware that on 25 September 1991 the Legislative Council resolved that the Standing Committee on State Development conduct such an inquiry and report by 31 December 1991.

      To the best of my knowledge the Committee finalised its report by 31 December 1991. Issues relating to completion of the report and its availability should be addressed to the Standing Committee on State Development.

      The Department of State Development made no attempt to withhold the release of the report. In any event no Department has the power to withhold Parliamentary Reports.


      *224 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Did the Legislative Council's Standing Committee on State Development's Report into "Payroll Tax Concessions For Country Industries" criticise the Government's handling of the phase-out of payroll tax concessions for country industries?

      (2) If so, does the Minister agree with these criticisms?

      (3) Has the Minister responded publicly to these criticisms? If not, why not?

      Answer___

      (1-3) I am aware that the Standing Committee on State Development, in its report, expressed reservations about the timing of the introduction of the changes to the Country Industries (Payroll Tax Rebates) Scheme. However, I would point out that the Committee did not recommend that the Government should reinstate the old formula.

      The Government has six months to report to the Legislative Council as to what action (if any) the Government proposes to take in relation to the recommendations of the Standing Committee on State Development's report into "Payroll Tax Concessions for Country Industries".

      The Government's formal response to the Standing Committee Inquiry Report is scheduled to be reported to the Legislative Council on or before 24 June 1992. This is the most appropriate forum for the Government to formally issue its views on the Standing Committee's Report.


      *225 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___


      Page 755

      (1) Did the Legislative Council's Standing Committee on State Development's Report into "Payroll Tax Concessions For Country Industries" contain two recommendations?

      (2) If so, will the Minister implement the recommendations? If so, when? If not, why not?

      Answer___

      (1-2) I am aware that the Standing Committee on State Development's Report into "Payroll Tax Concessions for Country Industries" contained two recommendations.

      A response to these recommendations will be advised as part of the Government's formal response to the Legislative Council scheduled to be reported on or before 24 June 1992.


      *226 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Chief Secretary and Minister for Administrative Services___

      In relation to statewide linked slot machines:

      (1) Is the Government going to proceed with statewide linked slot machines?

      (2) If not, why not?

      (3) If the Government intends to proceed with statewide linked slot machines:

      (a) when will this occur;

      (b) what has been the loss of revenue to the State since they were announced and not proceeded with?

      (4) What is the relationship between the Government and the Registered Clubs Association in regard to statewide linked progressive slot machines?

      (5) Has the Government entered into any arrangement or about to enter into any arrangement with the Registered Clubs Association to operate, or be involved in any way with, statewide linked progressive slot machines?

      Answer___

      (1) Yes.

      (2) Not applicable.

      (3) (a) The Chief Secretary has sought the views of the Registered Clubs Association and the Club Industry Advisory Council on the future of statewide links. That advice has only been received recently, and once it is considered, the Chief Secretary will be in a better position to estimate the timing for the introduction of statewide links.


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          Statewide links will involve a complex network which will span the State, and it will be imperative to ensure that proper controls are in place to ensure the integrity of the system so that the interests of players and the broader community are protected. Inevitably, it will be almost impossible to predict when links will be introduced.
        (b) Unknown. Revenue gains are not as important to this Government as ensuring that the process for selecting the operator of statewide links is above board, and that proper controls are in place before the system commences.

      (4) As noted above, the Chief Secretary has sought the views of the Registered Club Associations as well as the Club Industry Advisory Council on the future direction of statewide links. The Association and the Council have formed a Working Party to consider this and other issues associated with statewide links.

      (5) One of the matters which the Working Party has considered is the most appropriate organisation to call for and assess proposals in order to ensure that the interests of registered clubs are protected. The Working Party favours the establishment of a non-profit company which represents the clubs' interests to manage statewide links. That proposal will be given very careful consideration.


      *227 Mr Vaughan asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Chief Secretary and Minister for Administrative Services___

      In relation to regional casinos in new South Wales:

      (1) Has the Government any proposals to explore the possibility of the establishment of regional casinos throughout New South Wales?

      (2) If so, does the Chief Secretary have a role in such proposals?

      (3) Is a prominent member of the R.S.L. movement investigating the prospect of regional casinos?

      (4) If so, is this investigation being conducted with the knowledge of Government?

      (5) Is there a proposal to establish a casino in Queanbeyan?

      (6) If so, is a Government Department proposing it?

      (7) Are any New South Wales registered clubs being considered as possible premises for casino table game gambling:

      (a) at present;

      (b) in the future?

      (8) Have any registered clubs in New South Wales made approaches to be considered for casino-type table game gambling?


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      (9) If so, what are the names of the clubs who have replied or shown an expression of interest and their locations?

      (10) Has the Government considered from anyone a proposal for regional casinos?

      (11) Has the Government any long term strategy for regional casinos in New South Wales?

      Answer___

      (1) I am advised by the Chief Secretary that she is not aware of any proposal to establish such casinos.

      (2) Not applicable.

      (3) I am also advised by the Chief Secretary that neither she nor the Chief Secretary's Department is aware of any examination of the prospect of regional casinos.

      (4) Not applicable.

      (5) Neither the Chief Secretary nor the Chief Secretary's Department is aware of any proposal to establish a casino at Queanbeyan.

      (6) Not applicable.

      (7) (a) No.
      (b) No.

      (8) Yes.

      (9) The Chief Secretary has advised me that representatives of the Mulwala Services Club brought a submission with them to a meeting with the Chief Secretary on 25 February 1992. The Chief Secretary returned their submission, unread, at that meeting. I am advised by the Chief Secretary that she has not accepted any proposal to operate casino style gaming in a registered club.

      (10) The Chief Secretary has advised that neither she nor the Chief Secretary's Department has considered a proposal for regional casinos.

      (11) No.


      *231 Ms Burnswoods asked the Minister for Health and Community Services___

      (1) Has there been a budget blow-out at the Lismore Base Hospital?

      (2) If so, is it proposed to reduce elective surgery at the Hospital?

      (3) If such a proposal were to go ahead, what effect will this have on the elderly?


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      (4) Will waiting times for elective surgery be greatly increased?

      (5) Did Mr Geoff Hampton of the Health Department comment that the proposed reduction of operating days in the surgical ward did not mean services would be cut?

      (6) If so, is Mr Hampton correct?

      (7) If so, how is it proposed to save money if the same amount of surgery is done over five days instead of over seven days?

      (8) Does the hospital have a 75-car fleet?

      (9) Was a manager appointed last year by the hospital to manage the fleet?

      (10) Did Dr Brian Pezzutti, M.L.C., propose that the size of the fleet of cars owned by the hospital should be reduced?

      (11) If so, does the Minister agree?

      (12) Would a reduction in the fleet size solve the hospital's budgetary problems?

      Answer___

      (1) The Lismore Base Hospital has experienced a budget problem in respect of payments to Visiting Medical Officers, which if it had not been addressed, would have resulted in an over expenditure of funds by $500,000. The problem is largely due to a change in the ratio of public and private patients seeking treatment.

      (2) In an effort to address the expected Budget difficulty the hospital adopted 3 strategies:

      (a) a delay in the recruitment of vacant staff positions;

      (b) closure of operating theatres over the Easter breaks for a period of 2 weeks to all but emergency services (this closure was for the period 13 April to 26 April 1992);
      (c) the conversion of Ward 3A (a combined Medical/Surgical Ward) from a 7 day-a-week ward to a 5 day-a-week ward.

      (3) The strategies as implemented will have some effect on the elderly. The Department of Health will continue to monitor the process in co-operation with the hospital to ensure that the effects are minimal.

      (4) Waiting times for elective surgery will not be greatly increased.

      Waiting times will be affected but it is not possible at this time to accurately determine precisely the effect that the strategies will have on the waiting lists. This will continue to be monitored by the Department of Health and the Hospital.


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      (5) The quote made in the Northern Star Newspaper of 17 March 1992 was not an accurate representation of the conversation held with the reporter. Mr Hampton stated that it was not possible at that time to say if the proposals would result in a cut in services. The Regional Office was awaiting formal advice from the Hospital of their proposed strategies and what effects that their proposed strategies would have on patient services.

      This point was clarified with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chairman of the Medical Staff Council at Lismore Base Hospital, following the statement in the press.

      (6) This matter has been covered in answer to Question 5. The strategies are appropriate actions by the Hospital Board to ensure that its Budgetary allocation is achieved and that elective admissions are matched to the available resources.

      (7) There are three strategies from which the savings will accrue, as outlined in response to Question 2.

      - A reduction in admissions in Ward 3A from 7 days to 5 days will result in savings in salaries and wages, particularly shift allowances.

      - In payments for goods and services and payments to Visiting Medical Officers.

      - Reduced elective surgical activity resulting in savings in salaries and wages, goods and services and Visiting Medical Officer payments.

      (8) The hospital did have a 75 car fleet. Lismore Base Hospital is a major referral hospital for the North Coast Region and therefore provides services to a large geographic area outside Lismore.

      Some 20 vehicles are used specifically for a Region wide role, for example:
        - Regional Maintenance Services - 8 vehicles
        - Regional Linen Services - 6 vehicles
        - Regional Computer Services - 4 vehicles
        - Pathology Services - 1 vehicle
        - Regional Stores delivery - 1 vehicle

      It is also important to note that the Hospital has a Community Health staff of 93. When the emphasis is on trying to prevent illness and endeavouring to treat people in their homes and not be placed in hospitals or other institutions unnecessarily, it is important that these staff are able to use motor vehicles to treat their clients at home.

      The hospital has reviewed its motor vehicle requirements and practices. As a result, the Hospital Board engaged an external consultant who, in January 1992, conducted a review of the Hospital's car fleet operations. The report was received in February 1992 and is now in the process of implementation. It is expected that due to changes in procedures, savings in the vicinity of $80,000 p.a. will be available for redirection within the hospital's global budget.


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      (9) As a result of the review conducted early this year by the Hospital, the Board appointed a part-time fleet manager for a 12 month period to ensure the appropriate implementation of the new procedures. This is more than offset by the savings to be generated.

      This appointment was not made until 22 April 1992. No appointment had been made in 1991.

      (10) Dr Brian Pezzutti, MLC, has made no official approaches to the hospital about the size of the car fleet.

      In the Northern Star Newspaper of 17 March 1992, there was a comment attributed to
      Dr Pezzutti in respect of "looking" at the car fleet. However, as earlier detailed, this process had already been undertaken by the Hospital.

      (11) The Hospital has acted appropriately to ensure that costs are rationalised at a minimum and that the fleet is reviewed at appropriate intervals.

      (12) No. A reduction in the Hospital's car fleet would not of itself solve the projected over-run. Other measures outlined above have also been necessary.


      Page 761

      FURTHER BACKGROUND INFORMATION AVAILABLE
      IN THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS

      1. Media Statement by Regional Director 18 March 1992.

      2. Letters by Lismore Base Hospital outlining strategies to be adopted.

      3. Extract from Northern Star Newspaper of 17 March 1992.

      4. Copy of briefing note on VMO payments at Lismore Base Hospital.


      *232 Mr O'Grady asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      (1) Did plain-clothes police officers fire shots on July 14, 1989 in Alexandria Park, Redfern?

      (2) Was a children's sports carnival being held at the park at the time?

      (3) Did the police officers identify themselves?

      (4) Did an Aboriginal Liaison Officer warn the police beforehand that children could be in danger if the officers went to the park?

      (5) Was an inquiry held by the police into this incident?

      (6) Was any action taken against the police involved?

      (7) If so:

      (a) what was that action;

      (b) what is the result of that action?

      Answer___

      (1) Two shots were fired, one into the air and one into the ground.

      (2) Yes.

      (3) Yes.

      (4) Yes.

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      (5) A senior officer from Police Internal Affairs conducted a thorough investigation.

      (6-7) The investigation found the complaint was not sustained.


      *233 Mr O'Grady asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      (1) Have recommendations of the Police Tribunal Report into the shooting of Darren Brennan been fully implemented?

      (2) If not, why not?

      (3) Have any recommendations been fully implemented? If so, which ones?

      (4) Was the Crown Solicitor's office asked to provide advice on the laying of Departmental charges against police involved in the raid on Darren Brennan's home?

      (5) When was this requested?

      (6) Has the Police Commissioner received advice of counsel on the laying of Departmental charges against certain police officers?

      (7) When was the advice received by the Police Commissioner?

      (8) Has the Police Commissioner failed to act on the advice of counsel?

      (9) Will Departmental charges be laid against police involved in the raid on Darren Brennan's home?

      (10) If not, why not?

      Answer___

      (1) Yes.

      (2) Not applicable.

      (3) The Ombudsman, Mr Landa, is satisfied the Police Service has responded appropriately to the Tribunal's recommendations.

      (4) Yes.

      (5) 16 April 1991.

      (6) Yes.

      (7) 18 September 1991.


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      (8-10) The advice of counsel was accepted in totality. The departmental charges recommended by counsel have been preferred with the exception of Senior Constable Merry who was discharged medically unfit on 10 October 1991.


      *238 Mr O'Grady asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      (1) Have the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Black Deaths in Custody Report into the death of Lloyd Boney been fully implemented?

      (2) Has the Police Commissioner made any decision on whether disciplinary action should be taken against any police officer regarding Mr Boney's death?

      (3) If not, why not?

      (4) When will the decision be made?

      (5) If so, what was his decision?

      (6) Has disciplinary action been taken?

      (7) What action was taken and against which officer?

      (8) What was the result of the disciplinary action?

      Answer___

      (1) Yes.

      (2) Yes.

      (3) Not applicable.

      (4) The matter has been decided.

      (5) While there was no evidence of criminality on the part of police, there was evidence of neglect and a case to show some cover-up by the officers involved. It was therefore deemed necessary to invoke Departmental discipline.

      (6) Yes.

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      (7-8) Senior Constable Fernandez and Constable 1st Class Bordin were paraded before Assistant Commissioner Cole and counselled in respect to their dereliction of duty and the need to ensure the integrity of their future answers to disciplinary investigation and formal evidence.


      *255 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy___

      (1) Has the Minister considered any applications for developments from the Coffs Harbour Development Corporation?

      (2) If so, what are the details of each application?

      (3) When will the results of the latest investigation into the Coffs Harbour Council by Departmental investigators be available to the public?

      (4) Are the Departmental investigators investigating any matter relating to the Bonville International Golf Club?

      (5) If so, what are the details of any such investigation?

      Answer___

      (1) No.

      (2) As no application has been considered by me, I cannot provide any details.

      (3) Local Government Inspectors attached to the Department of Local Government and Co-operatives have undertaken inspections into the Coffs Harbour City Council's planning management and administration with assistance from an officer from the Department of Planning. Details of the investigation and the availability of the results to the public will need to be obtained from my colleague, the Hon. G.B.P. Peacocke, M.P., Minister for Local Government and Minister for Co-operatives.

      (4-5) One of the matters being examined in the investigation includes the alleged failure of Council to take action on significant non-compliance with conditions of consent relating to the Bonville International Golf (B.I.G.) Course. Should you require further details of the investigation it may be more appropriate to consult with my colleague the Hon. G.B.P. Peacocke, M.P., Minister for Local Government and Minister for Co-operatives.


      *257 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Agriculture and Rural Affairs___

      (1) Is the Government considering the cultivation, processing and marketing potential of kenaf pulp?

      (2) Has an Australian company, Ankal, been forced to lease their fibre separation plant to an American Engineering Company?


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      (3) Why has this occurred?

      (4) What incentive has the business community been given by the Government to cultivate and market kenaf?

      (5) Is the growing and harvesting potential of kenaf significantly less environmentally destructive than the woodchipping of New South Wales' remaining old growth forests?

      (6) Is the Murrumbidgee irrigation area ideally suited for the cultivation of kenaf both for domestic and overseas paper production?

      (7) Does Australia have a climate ideally suited for the production of kenaf seed?

      (8) Does this sunrise industry have the potential to significantly boost the agricultural sector in New South Wales?

      (9) Does the EEC have a kenaf organisation?

      (10) Will the Government commit itself to an industry which increases the economic return to this state whilst reducing the environmental impact?

      (11) If not, why not?

      Answer___

      (1) The Government has looked at the potential for kenaf in New South Wales. In the late 1980's, New South Wales Agriculture carried out research in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area which established potential yields and optimum sowing times for irrigated kenaf.

      An economic study of growing kenaf, conducted in 1990, indicated that there was considerable doubt as to whether a pulp mill could afford to pay a price for the fibre which would make the crop profitable and competitive with other crop alternatives.

      (2) In a recent press release, Ankal announced that their fibre separation technology (originally developed by the CSIRO) has been licensed to US interests in Mississippi, where it will be used commercially for the first time. The Mississippi Project will yield valuable experience and will help determine the economic and practical future for this technology in New South Wales.

      (3) It appears that Ankal have been trying to market this technology in various countries, as well as in Australia. The USA has been the first country to try it.

      (4) Economic studies which the Government carried out in 1990 cast serious doubt on the economic viability of a kenaf growing industry in New South Wales. This followed a national conference which highlighted the significant barriers which mitigate against the early development of kenaf-based pulp and paper in this country.

      (5) In New South Wales kenaf could be grown as an annual irrigated crop, and would have similar agronomic requirements to irrigated maize or irrigated cottons: It has the advantage of being an

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      annually renewable raw material but has the disadvantage of requiring high inputs of fertiliser and water and its cultivation requires considerable soil disturbance each year. Harvesting is fairly straight forward and has few environmental problems.

      (6) As a tropical plant kenaf is much more productive in the tropical areas of Northern Australia than it is in the short season growing areas of southern Australia, such as the MIA. In the north, the crop has the potential to be raingrown. Northern Australian ports are much closer to the potential export markets in Asia.

      The MIA is a suitable area to grow kenaf but it must be grown under irrigation because of a lack of summer rainfall. Yields are lower and growing costs higher than in the tropics. Kenaf fibre is a very bulky commodity and freight is a major consideration. The MIA is relatively close to existing pulp and paper mills which are all in the south.

      (7) Kenaf seed crops are planted in late summer and harvested in early winter. Frosts at this time of the year will restrict seed production to the frost free areas of northern Australia.

      (8) A viable kenaf industry would provide a significant boost to the agricultural sector in New South Wales. However, a great many questions remain unanswered about the viability of such an industry. For example, the uses for pulp form kenaf core fibre and its compatibility with wood pulp needs further research and development. Further study of the costs involved in harvesting, transport and storage is needed. Another barrier is the lack of enthusiasm in the Australian pulp and paper industry for kenaf.

      One of the major barriers, however, is the likely inability of the pulp industry to pay farmers enough for the fibre to make kenaf a viable crop. Present indications are that returns from kenaf would be significantly lower than those from maize and other existing alternatives.

      (9) There is considerable interest in kenaf in the EC, but there is no commercial development yet. The major activity is occurring in Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece.

      Kenaf is seen as an alternative to subsidised food crops.

      (10) The Government is always keen to encourage new industries in New South Wales, particularly those with the potential benefits of kenaf. However, both Government and industry need to be convinced that a kenaf industry is viable before becoming fully committed to it.

      The outcome of further research and development proposed by the CSIRO in Queensland and the success of the current Mississippi commercial venture based on the Ankal fibre separation technology will help clarify many of the issues currently unresolved.


      *259 Mr Jones asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for Natural Resources___

      (1) Was a Mr Steve Cropper employed as a "Communication Adviser" to the Minister during May, 1990?


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      (2) What was Mr Cropper's brief from the Minister?

      (3) Was Mr Cropper employed through the public service?

      (4) Was he employed as a private consultant?

      (5) If Mr Cropper was a private consultant, what price was charged for his services?

      (6) What reports were provided by Mr Cropper?

      (7) Are these reports available to Parliament?

      (8) Is Mr Cropper presently employed by the Government?

      (9) If so, in what capacity?

      (10) What brief, if any, was Mr Cropper engaged in when he was in Grafton on Wednesday 9 May 1990?

      Answer___

      (1) Mr Cropper was employed as a Communication and Public Relations Adviser during May 1990.

      (2) To improve the image of Departments in the portfolio.

      (3) Mr Cropper was employed under the Public Sector Management Act, Section 38.

      (4) Not applicable.

      (5) Not applicable.

      (6) Mr Cropper reported on ways to improve the portfolios image.

      (7) No.

      (8) No.

      (9) Not applicable.

      (10) On 9 May 1990, Mr Cropper was engaged in research with regard to the perception and promotion of the Natural Resources portfolio at Grafton.


      *263 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy___

      (1) Has Elcom tabled its second three year plan?


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      (2) If not, why not?

      (3) Was this due to be released in July 1991?

      (4) Is there a co-ordinated energy policy in New South Wales?

      Answer___

      (1) I assume that the question relates to the Electricity Development & Fuel Sourcing Plan which is required under Section 17A of the Electricity Commission Act. The answer is "No".

      (2) Under the Electricity Commission Act the Plan must be submitted to me by 30 June 1992. Pacific Power will submit the Plan to me by this date, and I will subsequently table it in both Houses of Parliament in accordance with Section 17F of the Act.

      (3) The draft of the Plan was due to be submitted by 30 June 1991, or such earlier or later date that I may direct. A deferment was given by me because of the impending corporatisation of Pacific Power at the time and the events which were unfolding at the national level in regard to electricity. Both would impact on the Plan.

      I subsequently directed that the draft Plan be submitted by 13 April 1992. I received this draft Plan from Pacific Power on 10 April 1992, in accordance with my directions under the Act.

      (4) In December 1991, I released a Discussion Paper titled "Energy Issues in New South Wales" as the third phase in developing a State Energy Policy. The Discussion Paper drew upon many of the issues identified by groups that responded to the Issues Statement that was circulated in the second phase of this participative process.


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      *267 Mr Jones asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for Natural Resources___

      (1) What site works have been carried out by AGL and or AMOCO to date in the Greater Blue Mountains National Park?

      (2) What site works have been carried out by AGL or AMOCO in the proposed Nattai National Park?

      (3) What site works have been carried out by AGL or AMOCO in the proposed State Recreation Areas - Bargo, Burragorang and Yerranderie?

      (4) Are site works proposed in any of these areas?

      (5) Will any permits, leases or licenses be granted to AGL or AMOCO for the purposes of exploration in any of these areas?

      (6) Will AGL or AMOCO voluntarily relinquish all of their current permits, leases or licenses in these park areas?

      (7) What gas deposits have been located by AGL or AMOCO to date in these areas?

      (8) What is the full list of entitlements currently held by AGL or AMOCO in New South Wales?

      (9) When were these entitlements issued?

      (10) When do these entitlements expire?

      (11) Can any of these entitlements be converted?

      (12) If AGL or AMOCO proceeds with exploration in existing national parks or proposed parks, what code of conduct would be expected to apply?

      (13) Will AGL or AMOCO undertake to provide an environmental impact study for public comment for exploration or mining authority, prior to commencing any operation?

      Answer___

      (1) No works have been carried out as the two relevant petroleum licenses, 255 and 260, are excluded from the Greater Blue Mountains National Park.

      (2) No site works have been carried out within the National Park boundaries.

      (3) Two seismic studies were undertaken - one in 1986 at Colo Vale - Hilltop in the Bargo State recreation area and another in 1990 about 10 kms north east of Hilltop, partly in the Burragorang State recreation area.


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      (4) AMOCO drilled one hole at Narellan. When the results of this drilling project are completely assessed, AMOCO will decide on its future exploration programme. When this programme is formulated it will be decided whether any site works will be proposed in these areas.

      (5) There are no applications current for exploration purposes in these areas.

      Any future applications for petroleum exploration licences in state recreation areas require the approval of the Minister for the Environment prior to title grant.

      (6) Until they have completed their assessment of the total licence area it is not expected that they will voluntary relinquish any areas.

      (7) Under Section 73-3 of the Petroleum Act 1955 "Statistics, returns and information, obtained pursuant to this section, shall be treated as confidential". However, to date, no commercial discoveries of natural gas have been made.

      (8) AMOCO is not a registered holder of any licence or lease under the Petroleum legislation nor is it an applicant for any such titles.

      AGL is a registered holder of Petroleum Exploration Licences, 238 and 239, in the Surat Basin and 259 in the Clarence - Moreton Basin.

      AGL Sydney Limited is the registered holder of Petroleum Exploration Licences 255 and 260 in the Sydney Basin.

      AGL Petroleum Operations Pty Ltd is the applicant in respect of Petroleum Exploration Licence No. 421 in the Clarence - Moreton Basin.

      (9) The Petroleum Exploration Licences were issued as follows:
        PEL 238 - 1 September 1980
              239 - 1 September 1980
              259 - 7 January 1981
              255 - 3 December 1980
              260 - 9 December 1981

      (10) The term of current renewal in each of the foregoing titles expires on the following dates respectively:

      31 August 1992
      31 August 1992
      6 January 1993
      8 March 1993
      8 March 1993

      (11) The holder of Petroleum Exploration Licence may apply for a Petroleum Mining Lease.


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      (12) Any exploration in a PEL must conform to Section 21A, 65 and 66 of the Petroleum Act 1955 and the Clean Waters Act, the Clean Air Act, the Noise Control act and the regulations under those Acts. These sections and Acts all require strict and careful environmental care and monitoring.

      (13) If a proposal is deemed an activity under Part V of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, the Minister for Natural Resources, as the determining authority, must make a determination under Section 112, Part V of the EPA Act 1979, as to whether or not this activity is likely to significantly affect the environment and hence the need for an Environmental impact statement. An application for a production title would probably require development consent under Part IV of the Act and an EIS.


      *305 Mr Jones asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for Natural Resources___

      (1) What State Government Authority gave consent for use of the South Clifton Colliery site above Wombarra township in the Illawarra as a coal waste dump in the early 1980s?

      (2) On what date was consent given?

      (3) What Local Government Authority gave consent for use of the South Clifton Colliery site above Wombarra as a coal waste dump in the early 1980s?

      (4) On what date was consent given?

      (5) Is the Kembla Coal and Coke (CRA) owned South Clifton Colliery now closed?

      (6) Did the Kembla Coal and Coke (CRA) mining lease require site restoration to its original condition on completion of activities?

      (7) If so, has all coal wash residue been removed from the site?

      (8) Is the site unstable?

      (9) If so, is it being monitored?

      (10) If so, by which parties/instrumentalities?

      (11) Are stability assessments available to the public?

      (12) Was the collapse of the Stanwell Park Viaduct in 1985 a result of mining subsidence from activities carried out by Coal Cliff Colliery (CRA)?

      (13) Was cost to the SRA of temporary repairs to the Viaduct some $6 million?

      (14) Is the Viaduct still unstable?

      (15) Will full restoration of the Viaduct cost some $20 million?


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      (16) Was the SRA awarded $20 million compensation from CRA through the Mining Subsidence Board?

      (17) Has this amount been approved for payment to the SRA by the Department of Mines?

      (18) If not, why not?

      Answer___

      (1) Coal waste was emplaced on the South Clifton Mine site, above the township of Wombarra as part of the coal mining and beneficiation operations. Additional quantities were emplaced on the South Clifton Mine site as part of the rehabilitation works which were initiated in the early 1980's. The Department of Mineral Resources is not aware of any specific consent being given for this emplacement of coal waste over and above the normal ongoing lease conditions which relate to the mine site.

      (2) Not applicable, as no specific consent is known to exist.

      (3) The Department of Mineral Resources is not aware of any local Government Authority providing consent for the South Clifton Colliery site to be used as a coal waste dump in the early 1980's. The Wollongong City Council was consulted with respect to the rehabilitation works undertaken on the mine site.

      (4) Not applicable, as no specific consent is known to exist.

      (5) The South Clifton Colliery ceased mining operations in 1983.

      (6) The Coal Lease held by Kembla Coal and Coke which relates to the South Clifton Mine Site (Deemed Coal Lease . 587) requires the removal of surface buildings, machinery, plant and equipment and the rehabilitation of the site to the satisfaction of the Minister. In practical terms this usually requires the development of a "Rehabilitation Plan" based upon advice and statutory requirements of all relevant State and Local Government Authorities, the land owner and the mining company. This plan covers the rehabilitation of the mining affected lands to an agreed end land use which is not necessarily consistent with the original land condition. In the case of the South Clifton Colliery a suitable rehabilitation plan was developed.

      (7) Coal wash residue remains on the South Clifton mine site. It formed an integral part in re-contouring and re-vegetation of the mine site in accordance with the rehabilitation works.

      (8) Land instability is a problem which affects large sections of land in Scarborough, Wombarra region, as well as the South Clifton mine site. The occurrence of natural springs in the unconsolidated talus material and the presence of geological fault zones are the primary causes of this land instability. The existence of coal wash residue is not the initial or direct cause of the land instability associated with the South Clifton Mine site.

      (9) Ground movement on the South Clifton Mine site is being regularly monitored.


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      (10) The Ground movement monitoring program was established as a consequence of a detailed geotechnical study undertaken by Longmac Associates, on behalf of Kembla Coal and Coke. This monitoring program was initiated by Kembla Coal and Coke as owners of the land.

      (11) The results of the geotechnical study and the subsequent monitoring program are not freely available to the public, although relevant sections have been made available in discussions between Kembla Coal and Coke and local residents.

      (12) The collapse of the Stanwell Park Viaduct in 1985 and the subsequent claim by the SRA for mine subsidence damage are currently under investigation by the Mine Subsidence Board.


      (13) The estimate of cost of temporary repairs to the Viaduct provided by the SRA was some $6.1m, consisting of:
        - Payroll $3.3m
        - Stores and Materials $1.0m
        - Plant Hire $1.8m

      All in 1990/91 dollars.

      (14) The SRA has continued monitoring of the Viaduct to ensure safe operation of the railway.

      (15) The SRA has estimated that replacement of the Viaduct will cost some $20m in 1990/91 dollars.

      (16) No. As advised in answer to Question 12, the matter is still under investigation by the Mine Subsidence Board.

      (17) No.

      (18) As indicated in answer to Question 12, the matter is under investigation by the Mine Subsidence Board and the Board has the statutory power to make a determination on the claim as submitted by the SRA.


      *307 Mr Jones asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for Natural Resources___

      (1) Does the South Clifton Colliery, above the Illawarra township of Wombarra, impact in any way on sub-Escarpment rain forest growth to its north and west?

      (2) Is this area designated for protection under the Illawarra Escarpment Park proposal?

      (3) Does the disused coal waste dump affect natural escarpment stream courses?

      (4) Do stream diversions on mine land pose a drainage nuisance to the Illawarra rail corridor below it?


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      (5) Do water course diversions on mine land pose a drainage nuisance to private property and homes downstream at Wombarra?

      (6) What State Government Authority gave consent for water course diversion activities on mine land?

      (7) On what date was consent given?

      (8) What Local Government authority gave consent for water course diversion activities on mine land?

      (9) On what date was consent given?

      (10) Are there any petrochemical substances in coal wash residue that affect soil toxicity?

      (11) Are there any petrochemical substances in coal wash residue that affect the marine ecology?

      (12) If so, what are these?

      (13) Has the SPCC been advised of waste materials in drainage waters crossing state and private lands downstream of the disused mine site?

      (14) Has this site, above the township of Wombarra, developed fissures in the surface of the coal waste dump?

      (15) Do these fissures leak methane and carbon monoxide gases?

      (16) If so, does the emission of these gases imply underground combustion?

      (17) What measures have the mine owners, Kembla Coal and Coke (CRA), taken with regard to any emissions?

      (18) Has the SPCC been advised of any gaseous emissions?

      (19) Are local residents put at any risk by the condition of the mine site?

      (20) Are rail commuters put at any risk by the condition of the mine site?

      (21) Are SRA employees put at any risk by the condition of the mine site?

      (22) Are any of these, or other sub-escarpment mining company owned lands, designated for real estate development?

      (23) What is State Government policy on residential development of mined lands?

      (24) What is policy on residential development of filled lands?

      (25) Does the latter policy also apply to filled, diverted water courses?


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      (26) Is the Department of Water Resources presently receiving legal advice on its statutory role in the Northern Illawarra?

      (27) If so, for what public purpose?

      (28) Is the land above the rail line and Wombarra township known to be prone to geological slip and/or subsidence?

      (29) Is the locality steeply graded towards the sea?

      (30) Does CRA own a more suitable site for its coal waste residues?

      (31) Is CRA prepared to remove all waste and regenerate the site with soil-binding sub-escarpment rain forest species?

      (32) Has Kembla Coal and Coke (CRA) offered to donate the mine site to Wollongong Council for public lands?

      (33) If so, has Wollongong Council passed over the offer because it does not want liability for the site?

      (34) If it is demonstrated that Kembla Coal and Coke (CRA) is causing pollution to the locality will the Minister seek compensation for the community?

      Answer___

      (1) Coal mining operations at South Clifton have been regarded as an approved land use for many years. Due to the history of coal mining in this area, the potential impacts upon sub-escarpment rain forest growth directly attributable to coal mining are similar to those caused by any other approved land use, such as residential development.

      (2) The bulk of the land affected by the mine site is currently zoned 7b (Environmental Protection Conservation). There is only a small part of the surface lands affected by Deemed Coal Lease 587 which is zoned 7a (Environmental Protection Special) and regarded as being suitable for inclusion in any Escarpment Park Proposal.

      (3) A number of streams have been diverted into two (2) dams which were used to supply water to the South Clifton Colliery and local residences. Coal waste material has been emplaced on land below these diverted streams.

      (4) There is the potential, during periods of intense rainfall, for many of the creeks in the Wombarra area to cause a drainage nuisance to the Illawarra rail corridor. The stream diversions on colliery land account for 44% of the total volume of water within the major water course traversing the mine site. A recent hydrologic and hydraulic study of the area identified the need to upgrade a number of culverts beneath the Illawarra Railway to cope with water flows for a 1 in 100 year storm event. The same study did not support re-establishing the original water courses.


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      (5) Many of the water courses in the Wombara area have the potential to cause a drainage nuisance to private property and homes during periods of intense rainfall. Hence, the diversion of water courses on mine land have a similar potential. However, given that these diversions date back to the 1890's, any subsequent proposals of land subdivision and/or the construction of houses should have had regard for the changed drainage conditions.

      (6) Coal mining operations at South Clifton Colliery date back to 1890. As the streams were diverted to provide an adequate water supply to the colliery, it is assumed that the water courses were diverted in the 1890's. Hence, the Department of Mineral Resources is not aware of any specific consent being given for the diversion of the water courses on the mine land.

      (7) specific consent is known to exist.

      (8) The Department of Mineral Resources is not aware of any Local Government Authority providing consent for water course diversion activities on mine land.

      (9) specific consent is known to exist.

      (10) The shaley material, which is the primary constituent of coal wash, is not known to be associated with any petrochemical substances. As this material occurs naturally along the Illawarra Escarpment it can be regarded as part of the soil or talus and as such should not affect soil toxicity.

      (11) The shaley material which is the primary constituent of coal wash is not known to be associated with any petrochemical substances. This material occurs naturally on many of the headlands and rock platforms in the Wombarra area. As such, it can be regarded as part of the marine ecology and is not known to have any adverse impacts.

      (12) There are no petrochemical substances associated with coal wash.

      (13) There has been instances where the State Pollution Control Commission has been advised of waste material in drainage waters leaving the South Clifton Mine site. However, this relates to the period when the mine was operating. Since rehabilitation works were initiated, the State Pollution control Commission has received no complaints regarding the discharge of coal wash residue form the South Clifton Mine site.

      (14) A number of fissures have developed on the land associated with the South Clifton Mine site. These fissures are a direct result of either ground movement in the underlying talus material or a collapse of abandoned mine workings in areas of shallow cover.

      (15) The fissures which developed due to a collapse of the mine workings were monitored by the owners of the site (Kembla Coal and Coke) and air sample were taken from these fissures. Analysis of these air samples showed no significant amounts of methane and carbon monoxide (0.83%) CH4 and <0.0001% CO).

      (16) The amounts of methane and carbon monoxide detected in the air escaping from the fissures caused by the collapse of mine workings, do not imply underground combustion. It should be noted that under certain atmospheric conditions the expansion of air leaving the mine workings via these

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      fissures, may have appeared as "smoke" or "steam", thereby giving the impression of underground combustion.

      (17) The site of the fissures, caused by the collapse of mine workings, was dug out to a stable base. Clay-like material was then emplaced and compacted to seal off the area and the site left in a condition to encourage natural re-vegetation. This work was undertaken in August/September 1991 and since that time the site has been stable, with no additional fissures due to the collapse of mine workings re-appearing on the surface and there has been no detectable emission of methane and carbon monoxide.

      (18) The State Pollution Control Commission has no record of complaints or involvement concerning the emission of methane and carbon monoxide form the South Clifton Mine site.

      (19) In the Wombarra, Scarborough Region, problems involving land instability and flooding due to periods of intense rainfall have been known to exist for many years. The climate, terrain and geology are factors which contribute to these problems. In rehabilitating the South Clifton Mine site, work has been undertaken to limit the risk to local residents to that which would exist under natural conditions. Future proposals to finalise these rehabilitation works have the potential to reduce the risk below that which would exist naturally.

      (20) The rehabilitation works undertaken on the South Clifton mine site were based upon advice from the Soil Conservation Service, Wollongong City Council and the State Pollution Control Commission. The implementation of this advice, in combination with specific geotechnical studies undertaken on the mine site, in conjunction with a monitoring program, would indicate that the current condition of the South Clifton Mine site has not increased the potential risk to rail commuters.

      (21) In periods of intense rainfall, flooding and land instability have been identified as a potential problem along sections of the Illawarra Railway. The rehabilitation works, geotechnical studies and monitoring programs, undertaken on the South Clifton Mine site, have limited the potential risk to State Rail Authority employees, to a level consistent with any other section of the railway which passes through a similar terrain, climatic and geological environment.

      (22) The history of coal mining in the Illawarra Coalfields has involved mining companies acquiring significant areas of land close to the Illawarra Escarpment. As coal mining operations have closed, land originally associated with coal mining has been re-developed for alternate uses - residential development, commercial development and incorporation within State Recreation Reserves. In most instances, rehabilitation work has been consistent with the proposed end land use, which in turn has been subject to development approval from the relevant Local Government Authorities. The Department of Mineral Resources is not aware of any land which is currently held by virtue of a coal lease of similar form of mining title, being the subject of a development approval for real estate development.

      (23) The Department of Mineral Resources has no specific policy covering the development of mined lands for residential purposes. All land held under cola mining leases are rehabilitated to an agreed end land use. In the case of residential development, a development consent is required from the Local Government Authorities and rehabilitation work would be consistent with this land

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      use. Where necessary, other State and Local Government Authorities would be involved in providing advice and determining an appropriate rehabilitation plan.

      (24) Throughout the Wollongong regions there are a number of instances where residential development has occurred on filled lands. In all instances the Local Government Authorities have provided stringent guidelines on the nature of the fill to be used and how it should be emplaced. Geotechnical surveys in accordance with engineering requirement are usually a necessary component before such developments are approved.

      (25) Any proposal to fill and develop residential buildings will require approval from Local Government Authorities based upon detailed geotechnical and engineering studies. All water which flows onto and away from the filled lands would require special consideration, incorporating detailed hydrologic and hydraulic assessment.

      (26) The Department of Water Resources did seek "in house" legal advice on its statutory role in the Illawarra area.

      (27) Only to define the Department of Water Resources' role in regard to stream bank erosion matters.

      (28) Specific areas of land in the Scarborough, Wombarra Region have been identified as being prone to geological slip. This affects land above (west) and below (east) of the Illawarra Railway. Subsidence due to coal mining operations within the Wombarra region has been the subject of claims made to the Mine Subsidence board. However, with cessation of mining operations at South Clifton Colliery, claims of this nature have diminished. The Austinmer Mine Subsidence District was revoked on 23 December 1988.

      (29) The close proximity of the Illawarra Escarpment to the sea in the Wombarra region does tend to create steep grades. This is consistent with several other areas located along the escarpment.

      (30) Kembla Coal and Coke (owned by CRA) operated the Coal Cliff Mine and had established a coal reject emplacement area at Maddens Plains for the disposal of coal reject originating from Coal Cliff. The same company (KCC) was not responsible for the disposal of coal reject associated with this mining operation.

      (31) The Geotechnical Study undertaken by Longmac and Associates identified the land instability problem as being associated with the natural springs in the talus material underlying the coal reject emplaced upon the South Clifton mine site. Hence Kembla Coal and Coke believe that the removal of all coal waste from the site would not solve the land instability problem. Also the removal of the coal reject would destroy the existing vegetation which has been established to assist in stabilising the surface and minimise erosion and pollution in heavy rainfall events. The introduction of slower growing rainforest species would not solve this land instability problem.

      (32) Discussions on the proposed establishment of an "Escarpment Park" have identified the possibility of land, currently owned by Kembla Coal and Coke, as being incorporated within this park. At present no formal offer has been made by the Company to Wollongong City Council concerning this land.


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      (33) formal offer has been made.

      (34) Problems associated with pollution originating from the South Clifton mine site are the responsibility of the Environmental Protection Authority (formerly the SPCC). Should Kembla Coal and Coke be in breach of the Clean Waters Act or any other pollution control legislation, the responsibility for prosecution and or any other remedial action lies with the Environmental Protection Authority.


      *312 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy___

      (1) What is the total cost of the revised second crossing of North Ballina Creek including the cost of the bridge, road access, dredging and all other associated expenditures?

      (2) Is the cost of the second crossing greater than that of the original proposal and if so, by how much?

      (3) Is there a proposed tourist development near Angels Beach and if so, who are the developers?

      (4) Will this development benefit from the proposed second crossing and if so, how?

      (5) Will other developments, either current or proposed, benefit from the construction of the North Ballina Creek second crossing and if so, which and how?

      (6) Has the Crowley Retirement Village or any of their members expressed concern over the proposed second crossing?

      (7) What will be the impact, particularly of noise pollution, on the Crowley Retirement Village?

      (8) Has any investigation of alternatives to this project been conducted and if so, will the Minister provide full details?

      (9) Did Mr Webster, in a letter to the Honourable J.H. Jobling (12 July 1991), state "I understand these works undertaken in March and April were not located on Tidal Flats and did not affect the shorebird roost site and, were therefore not subject to this condition [1(e) of the Concurrence Decision]"?

      (10) Did the Northern Regions Manager for the Department of Planning, Mr Trevor Prior, in a letter to Don Page (30 Ma 1991), state "I am informed that the works undertaken in March and April were not located on tidal flats and, therefore, did not affect the shorebird roost sites and were not subject to the condition [1(e) of the Concurrence Decision]"?

      (11) Is the Minister aware that condition 1(e) of the Concurrence Decision for the second crossing of North Creek Ballina states "Major construction works to be undertaken in the period May to August when shorebirds are absent"?


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      (12) Will the Minister please explain how his predecessor could approve work being undertaken in March and April when all construction outside of May and August is specifically prohibited?

      (13) Did the Honourable Don Page, on 25 March, receive a complaint from a constituent concerning possible violations of condition 1(e)?

      (14) What action did the Honourable Don Page take in regard to this matter?

      (15) Subsequent to the complaint to the Honourable Don Page, did Ballina Shire Council investigate its own alleged breach of condition 1(e)?


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      Answer___

      (1) Ballina Shire Council has advised the Department of Planning that no revised costing has been completed on the proposed second crossing of North Creek. No final design has been completed on the crossing due to earlier action in the Land and Environment Court taken by the local Aboriginal Land Council.

      (2) Council has indicated that the revised cost will be greater than originally estimated but no figure is available on the difference.

      (3) Ballina Shire Council has identified a site near Angels Beach which may prove to be suitable for a tourist development. Ballina Shire Council owns this site and is presently undertaking, jointly with the Jali Aboriginal Land Council, an anthropological and archaeological study of the site to assist in determining its suitability for development.

      (4) I am advised that access to this site could be gained via the proposed road. However, access is already available via the existing Coast Road.

      (5) All the existing and proposed development within the East Ballina - Lennox Head corridor, as well as all through traffic using the Coast Road, is intended to benefit from the proposed crossing and road.

      (6) Yes. A number of members of the Crowley Retirement Village have expressed concern over the proposed second crossing.

      (7) The second crossing in this location was under consideration by Ballina Shire Council before the retirement village was built. The village was designed to avoid substantial impact from traffic associated with the proposed bridge. A feature of the bridge approaches has been the construction of a substantial noise barrier which is currently in place.

      (8) The E.I.S. for the proposed second bridge crossing and the additional information requested by the Department of Planning considered a number of alternative routes for the proposed road. Details of four alternative routes are contained in the E.I.S.. A further alternative suggested by the Ballina Environmental Society involved a link road connecting the Ballina-Lennox Head Coast Road but did not affect the location of alternative bridge crossings identified in the E.I.S..

      (9) Yes. I did make the statement in a letter to the Hon. J.H. Jobling, MLC.

      (10) I am informed that the Northern Regions Manager of the Department of Planning, Mr. T. Prior, did make the statement in a letter to the Honourable Don Page of 23 May 1991.

      (11) Yes, I am aware of the wording of condition 1(e). It was intended that the wording of this condition would implement the "procedures and constraints" recommended by consultant ornithologist, Mr. G. Holmes, in the E.I.S. for the proposed crossing over North Creek. The consultant's report in the E.I.S. entitled "Shorebirds of the Richmond River Estuary" was largely concerned with the intertidal habitat of shorebirds, particularly their roost sites and foraging areas. I am advised by the Department of Planning that the implementation of these procedures and

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      constraints was intended to minimise any adverse impact upon the shorebird population of the Richmond Estuary within the SEPP No. 14 wetlands affected.

      (12) My predecessor did not approve of work being undertaken in March and April. Any work undertaken was done on, or on behalf of, the Ballina Shire Council and was subject to the conditions of concurrence imposed by the Director of Planning.

      While I am advised by the Department of Planning that it understands work was carried out by Council during March and April within the wetland, the Department is of the view that the intent of the condition 1(e), that is no disturbance of the shore bird roost sites on the tidal flats, was observed by Council.

      Ballina Shire Council, as the local planning authority, is responsible for ensuring that any conditions of concurrence are adhered to.

      I am advised that on 12 April 1991, the consultant ornithologist, Mr. G. Holmes, inspected the site and advised Ballina Shire Council as follows:

      "The extent of construction works completed already were certainly deemed to
      be in accord with the intent of my recommendations. Major works, impinging
      directly upon the intertidal habitat of shorebirds, have not yet commenced.
      Even minor indirect impacts were not yet apparent, such as increased water
      turbidity caused by runoff from earthworks."

      "I am completely satisfied that all relevant conditions 1(a)-(e) are being
      adhered to stringently, except that I did not find time to personally confirm
      that explanatory signs have been erected yet at the sandbar adjacent to
      Kingsford Smith Drive. I stress that I was especially impressed by the effort
      displayed in the construction of the artificial roost site at Chickiba Lake, a
      project conducted in consultation with the National Parks and Wildlife Service."

      (13) The records of the Department of Planning indicate that a personal representation was made to Mr Page in April 1991 concerning possible violation of a condition of consent. I am not aware of any representations to Mr Page on 25 March 1991.

      (14) Mr Page referred the representation to the Northern Regions Manager, Mr Trevor Prior, who responded with the letter referred to in Question 10.

      (15) I understand that the Council, in recognition of the sensitivity of this issue, re-engaged ornithologist Mr G. Holmes to inspect the site and investigate the concerns. The results of this inspection are referred to in my answer to Question 12. It is not known whether this action was taken as a result of the Hon. Don Page's representation.


      *314 Mr Jones asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs___

      (1) Have any teachers been sacked from Grafton TAFE college this year?


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      (2) If so, are there plans to sack any more teachers?

      (3) Which courses have been affected by any sackings?

      (4) Which other TAFE colleges are to be, or have been, affected by staff cuts this year?

      (5) How many people have been, or will be, sacked from TAFE colleges?

      (6) Have, or will, literacy and numeracy courses be affected?

      (7) Do regional TAFE or TAFE colleges in high unemployment areas attract special considerations?

      (8) If so, what?

      (9) If not, why not?

      Answer___

      (1) full-time teachers have been sacked from Grafton Tafe College.

      (2) There are no plans to sack any full-time teachers from Grafton Tafe College but as a result of re-allocation of course priorities, some part-time teachers who were employed in 1991 may not be employed in 1992.

      (3) As there have been no sackings, no courses have been affected.

      (4) Tafe colleges have been subject to staff cuts but some staff have been offered and have voluntarily accepted redundancy packages as part of the restructuring of the organisation.

      (5) See response to Q4. There are currently no plans to sack any staff from the North Coast Institute of Tafe.

      (6) Literacy and numeracy provision in the North Coast Institute of Tafe is currently being reviewed to ensure that the most effective use is being made of funding for these programs. There are currently no plans to reduce the overall level of provision in these areas.

      (7) Tafe Colleges in areas of high unemployment attract additional funds for the provision of Labour Market Training Programs of two main types.

      (8) (a) Get Skilled, the Tafe component of the New South Wales Government Start to Life Strategy which in 1991 provided 63 vocational education and training courses for 691 unemployed 15-24 year olds in North Coast Colleges.

      (b) Jobtrain, funded by the Commonwealth Government, provided 79 education and training courses for 823 adults in North Coast Colleges in 1991.

      For both programs the allocation of funds is based on the number of people registered as unemployed at local CES offices.


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      The type of course provided takes local labour market considerations into account.

      Accredited Tafe material is used to maximise students opportunities to articulate into further vocational education. Additional training is provided in job seeking skills and courses include work experience in local industries.

      (9) Not applicable.


      *315 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      (1) Has the Aboriginal prison population in New South Wales increased from 369 on 30 June 1987 to 664 on 30 June 1991?

      (2) Is this increase eight times higher than the rate of other States?

      (3) Is this increase much greater than the increase in the white prison population?

      (4) Has the Police Service been targeting Aboriginal offenders?

      (5) Is it Government policy to target the Aboriginal population?

      (6) If not, how can this increase be explained?

      Answer___

      (1-3) Requires response from Minister for Justice.

      (4) No.

      (5) No.

      (6) Requires response from Minister for Justice.


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      *319 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy___

      (1) Was the meeting on 24 March 1992 between the Deputy Director of the Department of Planning, Mr Neville Apitz, and Maclean Shire Council on the approval of the Micalo Island Report development held in camera?

      (2) If so, why?

      (3) Did the meeting discuss the developer's rejection of the Department of Planning requests to reduce the amount of acid sulphate soil disturbance or did they discuss the legality of approving the development?

      (4) Are the people of Maclean Shire being kept informed of issues arising from this development?

      Answer___

      (1) The meeting was held with Council in Committee from which public and press were excluded.

      (2) The Council decided that this was the way the meeting should be held.

      (3) The first part of the question was not discussed. The manner in which a legally binding consent might issue was briefly discussed.

      (4) Yes.


      *320 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Public Works and Minister for Roads___

      (1) Did the Perry Report of 1987 show that the F5 Freeway was unviable for private sector involvement?

      (2) Did Interlink decide to build the first stage of the F5 Freeway because the Government guaranteed traffic and revenue from the construction of the second stage?

      (3) Will the Government be required to pay a subsidy to Interlink if the second stage of the F5 is not built?

      Answer___

      (1) No.

      (2) No.

      (3) No.



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      *323 Mr O'Grady asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      In relation to the police raid in Redfern in February 1990 known as Operation Sue:

      (1) Did the Supreme Court find that the search warrants for that raid were invalid and illegal?

      (2) Has any disciplinary action been taken against officers involved in the raid or its organisation?

      (3) If so, what action and what was the result?

      (4) If not, why not?

      (5) Did some officers act illegally in obtaining the search warrants?

      (6) Has any compensation been paid to residents for damage to their homes?

      (7) Has the Police Service apologised to residents for the distress caused by the raid?

      (8) If not, why not?

      Answer___

      (1) Ten search warrants were granted at the Waverley Local Court on 6 February 1990. Mr Justice Finlay, in an action sought before the Supreme Court by the Aboriginal Legal Service, concerning eight of the ten addresses, found that five of the eight warrants were invalid because the Magistrate had no reasonable cause to issue them on the information put before him. Three of the warrants were found valid.

      In a subsequent action, the Court of Appeal held that the remaining three warrants were found valid.

      In a subsequent action, the Court of Appeal held that the remaining three warrants were also invalid because the Magistrate did not record reasons for issuing the warrants as required under the Search Warrant Act.

      (2) Yes.

      (3-4) The then Chief Superintendent Peate was counselled by the Commissioner of Police, Mr A. R. Lauer on 3 July 1991, concerning the significance of the Operation and the sensitive nature of the area, together with the appropriateness of using the then named Tactical Response Group.

      (5) There is no evidence to suggest any officer acted illegally in obtaining the search warrants.

      (6) Costs were paid by the New South Wales Police Service to Mr Mundine for repairs to a door damaged during the Operation.


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      In addition, ex-gratia payments have been made to Mrs Simpson and Ms Carroll to assist their families with relocation expenses as a consequence of the Operation.

      (7-8) Mr Lauer expressed his concerns to residents by way of media releases concerning the circumstances which led to Operation Sue.


      28 APRIL 1992

      *325 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Public Works and Minister for Roads___

      (1) What percentage of cars entering the city are company cars?

      (2) Do employees, who bring company cars into the CBD, pay fringe benefit tax on company parking spaces?

      (3) Will charging a $200 parking levy for company parking spaces deter drivers of company cars from bringing their vehicles into the city?

      Answer___

      I have been informed by the Deputy Premier, Minister for Public Works and Minister for Roads that the answer to the Honourable Member's questions are:

      This is not a matter coming within the administration of the Minister for Roads.


      *326 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy___

      (1) Is the new Byron Shire Council approving developments in line with the guidelines produced by the Department of Planning and published in 1989?

      (2) Has the new Council, on any occasion, ignored these guidelines?

      (3) Will the Minister ensure that each Councillor, both in Byron Shire Council and other North Coast Councils, are aware of Department of Planning guidelines for the North Coast?

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      Answer___

      (1) The guidelines to which Mr Jones refers are presumably the "North Coast Design Guidelines" published by the Department of Planning in 1989. There is no statutory requirement for Councils to follow these guidelines, which have no statutory force but are purely advisory.

      (2) I am not aware that the Council has ignored these guidelines.

      (3) Copies of the guidelines were forwarded to each North Coast local government council when the document was released in 1989.


      *330 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Local Government and Minister for Co-operatives___

      (1) Did John Smith, the Mayor of Coffs Harbour City Council, at a recent presentation in Parliament House, introduce James Ferguson as Professor James Ferguson?

      (2) Did the promotional package produced by the Council also list James Ferguson as Professor James Ferguson?

      (3) If so, is James Ferguson in fact a Professor?

      Answer___

      (1) The Council has advised that the Mayor John Smith did introduce Mr Ferguson as Professor Ferguson at the presentation.

      (2) The Council's promotional package contained the following reference to Mr Ferguson:

      "Professor James Ferguson, PhD in Physical Chemistry, University of Sydney
      1956. Senior and Principal Research Scientist in the Divisions of CSIRO,
      a Research Scientist at Bell Telephone Laboratories, United State of America,
      Professorial Fellow in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry in the Research
      School of Chemistry at the ANU."

      (3) The Council has advised that it received the preceding information about Mr Ferguson and it assumed that Mr Ferguson was entitled to be referred to as Professor Ferguson. The Council has further advised that Mr Ferguson has at no stage indicated the references were incorrect and it will continue to assume the title, Professor, is appropriate.


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      *331 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Public Works and Minister for Roads___

      (1) Did the Deputy Premier say on NR TV on Friday, 28 February "there has been an outfall at Coffs Harbour for 30 years, there hasn't been any complaints about it"?

      (2) Have there been numerous letters and articles in the local media expressing dissatisfaction with both the Coffs Harbour and Sawtell outfalls?

      (3) Do surfers complain about being sick from the effluent?

      (4) Have scientific tests found pollution levels to be unsafe?

      (5) Has the Director of Environmental Health, Mr John Porter, stated that pollution levels at Coffs Harbour outfall are often high?

      (6) Did the Surfrider Foundation, using an American test kit, find that waters at Corambirra Point are above the level considered safe for swimming?

      (7) Will the Minister withdraw his support for the sewage outfall at Look-At-Me-w Headland?

      Answer___

      (1) There is no history of complaints regarding the operation of outfalls and related treatment plants at Sawtell and Coffs Harbour.

      (2) Since opposition has been mounted against the Look-At-Me-Now Headland Scheme, there have been some media reports of concerns for which no evidence has been provided, and which are obviously part of the unfounded fear campaigns being generated at Coffs Harbour.

      (3) Many surfers continue to regularly use Park and Boambee Beaches - those nearest the outfalls, which is the best indication of the views of the surfers.

      There is, however, medical evidence that all swimmers - regardless of whether they swim in fresh or sea water, the latter with or without outfalls - suffer a higher risk of ear and related infections.

      (4) Regarding pollution levels at those beaches, scientific testing has not found unsafe levels of pollution.

      Since the beginning of 1990, levels have been well within SPCC (now EPA) licence requirements which state:

      "The mean value shall not exceed 150 faecal coliform organisms per 100ml for a minimum of five samples, taken at regular intervals not exceeding one month
      with four out of five samples containing less than 600 organisms per 100ml."


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      On one occasion only since 1990, at Boambee Beach, one of the five samples did reach a high figure. The reason could have been caused by bird or other animal droppings coincidental with the specific test or alternatively a rare failure in part of the treatment process. Whatever the cause, the recognised standard was still met.

      In terms of the latter possibility, it needs to be recognised that no system is perfect and in the rare case where a breakdown does occur, wastewater flowing into the ocean presents a considerably lesser risk to health than wastewater flowing into otherwise dry creekbeds or through dual reticulation systems into people's yards.

      Apart from the testing carried out by Coffs Harbour City Council, which is subject to EPA scrutiny, independent ongoing monitoring of the marine environment by a marine biologist from the University of New England has confirmed the negligible effects of Coffs Harbour's outfalls.

      (5) The Council's Director of Environmental Health reported to Council early in 1990 to the effect that one effluent sample had high coliform counts. This was part of Council's routine monitoring program. As indicated in the response to question 4, the recognised standard was still met. I am advised that, following this report, Council undertook work to improve the performance of the disinfection process used at the Coffs Harbour works. This would seem a responsible attitude by a sewerage authority that is to monitor performance and act to ensure reliable operation.

      (6) The tests conducted by the Surfrider Foundation lack scientific integrity.

      (7) After some 50 investigations including an EIS and Commission of Enquiry which included public consultation, the Look-At-Me-Now Headland option clearly provides the least risk to public health and the environment at the lowest cost to ratepayers.


      *334 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy___

      In reference to an area between Saltwater Beach and Khappinghat Creek mined by RZM Pty Ltd between 1972 and 1975:

      (1) Does CRA still own the controlling interest in RZM Pty Ltd?

      (2) Will the Company remove the rusted pressure vessel on the crest of the foredune at the southern end of the foredune?

      (3) Will the Company remove the rusted steel cables approximately 100 metres north of the pressure vessel?

      (4) Has bitou bush begun to infest the southern end of the mined area?

      (5) Has prickly pear taken hold in the mined area?

      (6) Have spraying operations been conducted against the bitou bush and/or exotic grasses?


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      (7) If so, what spray is being used and in what strength and quantities?

      (8) In comparison to the unmined area to the west, is the revegetated area distinguished by areas of dead or dying shrubs?

      (9) In comparing ground cover between the mined and unmined areas is the mined area distinguished by extensive areas of bare sand between bushes while the unmined area exhibits continuous ground cover?

      (10) Did Mr Ian Wisken representing Mineral Deposits Ltd at a recent public meeting state that 'there was a very good case for criticism' of the RZ rehabilitation results?

      (11) What was the guarantee deposit required for these leases?

      (12) How much of the deposit was returned and when?

      Answer___

      (1) I am unaware of CRA's corporate structure.

      (2) This is not a matter which comes within my portfolio. Reference should be made to the conditions attached to any Mining Lease issued to the company.

      (3) Refer to my answer to question (2).

      (4) Bitou bush is known to be present in the mined area. Insufficient information is available to me on whether it is infesting the southern end of the mined area.

      (5) Prickly pear is known to be present in the mined area. Insufficient information is available to me on whether it has taken hold in the mined area.

      (6) I do not have any information on whether spraying operations have been conducted.

      (7) Refer to my answer to question (6).

      (8) I have been advised that there are dead and dying shrubs in the previously mined area.

      (9) I have been advised that there are extensive areas of bare sand in the previously mined area.

      (10) I am unaware of statements made by, or attributed to, Mr Wisken at public meetings.

      (11) Refer to my answer to question (2).

      (12) Refer to my answer to question (2).


      *335 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy___


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      (1) Does Mineral Deposits Ltd propose to mine coastal heathland and ephemeral wetland west of the former R & Z mining behind Saltwater Beach?

      (2) Is this part of a national park proposed by the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service?

      (3) Is the area also part of a nature reserve proposed by the National Parks Association of New South Wales?

      (4) Will the Minister release a map of the ecological associations on the Mindep mining lease(s) and its related areas?

      (5) Will the Minister release a detailed contour survey of the mining lease with contour interval of half a metre?

      (6) Will the Minister release a similar survey of the contours of the subsurface indurated layer on which the perched water tables depend?

      (7) Will the Minister advise what form of guarantee is proposed to assist in preventing puncturing the indurated layer?

      (8) Will the Minister advise how it is proposed to re-establish the existing surface drainage pattern?

      (9) Will the Minister advise how it is proposed to prevent acid leachate from the mined area from entering Khappinghat Creek?

      (10) Will the Minister advise how it is proposed to protect several rare floral species eg Leptospermum arachnoides and Allocasuarina defungens?

      (11) Will the Minister also advise what guarantee deposit he proposed to levy to ensure successful revegetation of the areas disturbed by mining?

      Answer___

      (1) Mineral Deposits Limited lodged a development application with Greater Taree City Council on 25 February 1991, for the establishment of a mineral sandmine behind Saltwater Beach. Part of this area is comprised of coastal heathlands and sedgelands. I have direct that a Commission of Inquiry be held into the proposal, under section 119 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979.

      (2) No. The National Parks and Wildlife Service has referenced an area for a Nature Reserve which includes the land that is proposed to be mined.

      (3) I have no information as to whether or not the National Parks Association of New South Wales has proposed that a nature reserve be established here.

      (4) A map depicting native vegetation communities is included within the Environmental Impact Statement which accompanied the development application lodged by Mineral Deposits Ltd. More

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      detailed vegetation maps have since been prepared by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Manning Wilderness Support Group and Mineral Deposits Ltd. These maps have been submitted to the Commission of Inquiry. The documents that have been submitted are available for public inspection.

      (5) This is a matter which is being dealt with at the Commission of Inquiry. I anticipate that the Commissioners will address this matter in their report to me on their investigations.

      (6) Refer to my answer to question (5).

      (7) Refer to my answer to question (5).

      (8) Refer to my answer to question (5).

      (9) Refer to my answer to question (5).

      (10) Refer to my answer to question (5).

      (11) No decision to approve mining has been made. The issue of guaranteed deposits is covered by the Mining Act 1973 and does not come within my portfolio.


      29 APRIL 1992

      *345 Mr Shaw asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Further Education, Training and Employment___

      (1) Over the last 5 years, what has been the average time taken, following the receipt of an application, for Workcover to grant an asbestos license?

      (2) Did Workcover grant an asbestos license in the last few months to a firm styled Regal Asbestos Removal Services?

      (3) If so, how long after receipt of the application was the license granted?

      (4) Are there any facts or circumstances of which the Minister or his Department is aware indicating that the application by Regal Asbestos Removal Services for an asbestos license received any differential or advantageous treatment by Workcover?

      (5) If so, what are these facts and circumstances?

      (6) Was a person, who at present is a principal, senior officer and/or substantial owner of Regal Asbestos Services, been until recently employed as a senior officer of Workcover?

      (7) If so, what steps or measures were taken by Workcover to ensure that:


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      (a) the applicant for an asbestos license (Regal Asbestos Removal Services) was not advantaged or treated differentially by the involvement of the said former senior officer of Workcover?

      (b) the applicant was not advantaged by any inside or confidential knowledge of factual or policy considerations in pursuing its application to Workcover?

      (c) there was no conflict of interest between the former Workcover officer's past employment by that authority and his role or relationship with the applicant?


      Answer___

      (1) The WorkCover Authority has provided me with the following information in respect of Asbestos Removal Contractor's Licences and Regal Asbestos Removal Services.

      The average time to process an application for an Asbestos Removal Contractor's Licence over the past five years has been:

      - 1988 - Average three months;
      - 1989 - Average three months;
      - 1990 - Average three months;
      - 1991 - Average one month;
      - 1992 - Average two weeks.

      (2) Yes. An Asbestos Removal Contractor's licence was issued by the WorkCover Authority on 23 March 1992 to Regal Asbestos Removal Services.

      (3) Seventeen days.

      (4) No.

      (5) See Answer to Question 4.

      (6) Yes. Mr John Thomson resigned from the WorkCover Authority on 28 February 1992. Currently, Mr Thomson is a partner in Regal Asbestos Removal Services. The Australian Securities Commission has advised WorkCover that Mr Thomson became a partner in this business on 26 March 1992.

      (7) (a) There are well-established procedures for processing applications for an Asbestos Removal Contractor's licence. These provisions were followed when processing the application from Regal Asbestos Removal Services.

      (b) All applicants are assessed by oral examination on their knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Construction Safety Act and Regulations 84A-J and the Worksafe 1988 National Standard and Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos. This oral examination does not refer to confidential knowledge or policies.


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      (c) There is no conflict of interest. See answers 7 (a) and (b).

      30 APRIL 1992

      *347 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Public Works and Minister for Roads___

      (1) Did the Government recently announce an allocation of $3 million over four years for upgrading the Alpine Way in Kosciusko National Park?

      (2) Was a cost/benefit study carried out on the proposed upgrading?

      (3) Was an environmental impact study prepared?

      (4) If an EIS was prepared was it referred to the National Parks and Wildlife Service?

      (5) Will the Minister make available to interested Members copies of:

      (a) the cost/benefit study;

      (b) the EIS;

      (c) responses by the National Parks and Wildlife Service to each?

      (6) What is the total rise of the Alpine Way and how many bends are included between Geehi River and Dead Horse Gap?

      (7) What total amount of cut and fill is envisaged in the engineering design?

      (8) What is the estimated increase in road kills of native wildlife in the Park due to upgrading the road for higher speed traffic?

      (9) Does the other major transverse road (the Snowy Mountains Highway) across Kosciusko National Park commence in effect at the same point in the west, ie near Khancoban?

      (10) What extra yearly allocation has been made to Kosciusko National Park to cover revegetation of the increased areas of banks of the upgraded Alpine Way?

      (11) What extra yearly allocation has been made for maintenance of the upgraded road?

      (12) What is the daily vehicle count for:

      (a) the Alpine Way; and

      (b) the Snowy Mountains Highway for the calendar year 1990-91?


      Answer___


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      (1-12) The Alpine Way within Kosciusko National Park is not part of the classified road system. It is a local road under the care and control of the National Parks and Wildlife Service. The program for the upgrading of the road is a matter for the Minister for the Environment.

      In relation to that part of the Hon. Member's question concerning the Snowy Mountains Highway, I have to advise that the Highway traverses the northern area of the park; it does not commence near Khancoban, neither does it pass anywhere near that town.

      In 1990, the Annual Average Daily Traffic using the Highway was 558 at Kiandra, 933 at Adaminaby and 3586 near Cooma. In the same year, the AADT for the Alpine Way north of Thredbo was 1301. No later data is available within the Roads and Traffic Authority.


      6 MAY 1992

      *359 Mr Jones asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for Natural Resources___

      (1) What impact will continued urban development in the greater Sydney basin have on
      the Hawkesbury-Nepean river systems' marine ecology?

      (2) Has the Department of Fisheries conducted any studies to determine any effects on
      long-term fish stocks in these river systems?

      (3) Is the Department concerned about the effects of urbanisation on the catchment of
      these rivers?

      (4) Will the Department of Fisheries be taking an active role both now and in the future
      to ensure that the catchments of these river systems are not degraded?

      (5) Will the Minister act by way of input to the planning process under the terms of the
      Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, to ensure that the interests of commercial
      and recreational fishing industries are protected in and adjacent to the Hawkesbury and
      Nepean river systems?

      Answer___

      (1) The Hawkesbury-Nepean River System is already heavily modified by physical structures, such as dams and weirs, and by various ongoing activities, such as sewage disposal. Any further impacts on the Systems Marine Ecology will be highly dependent on the form of the development and the way it is carried out.

      (2) New South Wales Fisheries has carried out several studies of this system over past years, but generally on a small scale and only addressing specific concerns. A major study funded by the Water Board is now being carried out by New South Wales Fisheries.

      This study's objectives are:


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        - Firstly, to identify and investigate the Fisheries resources of the Hawkesbury-Nepean River;
        - Secondly, to investigate the effects of major impacts on those resources; and
        - Thirdly, to provide information needed to manage the water resources of the system relative to the fish communities. For example, fish passage requirements, streamflow and water quality.

      (3) The Department is concerned about the effects of urbanisation and this concern was in part responsible for the new project being formulated.

      (4) New South Wales Fisheries takes an active role in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment through the Habitat Management Unit. This unit takes an active role in advising other management authorities on the impacts of their decisions on fisheries resources, including aquatic habitat.

      (5) New South Wales Fisheries will be actively collecting information on the fisheries resources of the Hawkesbury-Nepean River and providing this information to management authorities. The Habitat Management Unit has maintained a high profile in such things as the Brooklyn Marina Commission of Inquiry and each year provides detailed input into several hundred planning processes statewide.

      The major objective of Fisheries is to ensure the sustainability of aquatic ecosystems and to protect the commercial and recreational fishing industries.


      *360 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Public Works and Minister for Roads___

      (1) Is the Roads and Traffic Authority considering a proposal to allow trucks to use the proposed F5 tollway free of charge?

      (2) If so, will private motorists be cross-subsiding trucks?

      (3) What is the proposed toll for private vehicles on this proposed tollway?

      Answer___

      (1) No.

      (2) N/A.

      (3) The announced toll for private vehicles for Stage One of the Tollway is $1.50.


      *362 Mr Jones asked the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Deputy Premier, Minister Public Works and Minister for Roads___


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      (1) Is the Government planning to sell advertising space on the back of motor vehicle licence stickers?

      (2) Will motorists be forced to view advertisements for petrol companies and other large organisations?

      Answer___

      (1) Expressions of interest were invited in January 1992 for advertising on the reverse of registration labels such to be associated with a road safety message.

      The matter has since been deferred. Sydney Olympics 2000 Bid Limited will instead display the Olympics 2000 logo on the front and reverse of registration labels for 12 months from September 1992.

      (2) N/A.


      *363 Mr Jones asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing Minister for Natural Resources___

      (1) Did Mineral Deposits Limited in the early seventies mine an area for heavy minerals north of Tuncurry and approximately 6 kilometres south west of Hallidays Point/Black Head?

      (2) What were the mining leases concerned?

      (3) Have the leases terminated and, if so, when?

      (4) Were cycads in existence on this site prior to mining?

      (5) Are there cycads on the revegetated area now?

      (6) Was the company asked to remove a concrete slab which remains in the area?

      (7) If so, when will the concrete slab be removed?

      (8) What was the guarantee of deposit required for these leases?

      (9) How much of the deposit was returned and when?

      Answer___

      (1) Mineral Deposits Limited mined the area north of Tuncurry in the vicinity of an area known as "Nine Mile Beach" between 1971 and 1974, and again between 1979 and 1980.

      (2) Special Leases No. 395, 405, 410, 448 and 590 (Act 1906).


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      (3) Special Lease No. 410 (Act 1906) is still current. The other Leases were cancelled on 18 March 1983, 25 May 1984, 1 July 1983 and 2 September 1983 respectively.

      (4) Yes.

      (5) There is likely to be some on the area. No specific survey or assessment for the presence of cycads has been done.

      (6) No. The area in question is under active rehabilitation. The slab has not been removed as the area may be mined at some time in the future.

      (7) See (6) above.

      (8) Special Lease No. 395 $20,000
        Special Lease No. 405 $20,000
        Special Lease No. 410 $20,000
        Special Lease No. 448 $20,000
        Special Lease No. 590 $10,000

      (9) An amount of $16,000 has been released on Special Lease 395. The amount now held is $4,000. An amount of $5,000 has been released on Special Lease 405. The amount now held is $15,000. An amount of $20,000 has been released on Special Lease 448. The amount now held is Nil. An amount of $10,000 has been released on Special Lease 590. The amount now held is Nil. No amount has been released on Special Lease 410.


      *365
      Mr Jones asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for Natural Resources___

      (1) Did Mineral Deposits Ltd recently win an award of its revegetation work?

      (2) Who comprised the adjudication committee for this award?

      (3) Who funded the adjudication committee, the award and associated media publicity?

      (4) What was the financial involvement by the Government and the time involvement by Government officers in this award and its publicity?

      (5) Will the Minister table copies of all Departmental reports and correspondence relating to these revegetation works for perusal by Honourable Members?

      (6) Did the Report "Floristic Trends in Vegetation of Mined Sand Dunes in Myall Lakes National Park", December 1989 by R.T. Buckney of the School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Technology, Sydney, study the Bridge Hill dunes?

      (7) Does this report state in its Abstract:


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      "The mined areas were found to be characterised by large numbers of weeds".

      (8) Has the Minister inspected the revegetation personally?

      (9) If so, does the Minister agree that to the lay observer there is a marked visual difference between the revegetated areas above the mining road and the unmined lands below?

      (10) Do large areas of revegetation on these mined areas appear to be almost dead?

      (11) Has the introduced paspalum grass been sprayed with chemicals? If so:

      (a) with what chemicals;

      (b) what quantities;

      (c) at what times?

      (12) Will the Company be required to remove the introduced shale gravel surface of the road?

      (13) Is the mining access road gulleyed out a foot deep in some places?

      (14) What was the total guarantee deposit for the Bridge Hill Mining and revegetation works?

      (15) How much of the guarantee deposit has been released to the company?

      (16) What further sums is the Minister considering releasing to the Company?

      (17) What is the end date for the company's responsibility for revegetation of these leases?

      (18) Have the Company's representatives used the example the Bridge Hill revegetation works in their case for permission to mine near Saltwater/Beach/Khappinghat Creek/Diamond Beach?

      Answer___

      (1) Yes. Mineral Deposits Limited won the 1991 Award for Environmental Excellence in the New South Wales Minerals Industry. The Company won the award for their outstanding restoration and rehabilitation of Bridge Hill Ridge in Myall Lakes National Park. The purpose of the Award is to publicly honour and encourage excellence in environmental management in the industry, and to enable the community to see for themselves what today's mining industry can and must do for the small part of the environment within which it operates.

      (2) The Award has two panels; a Technical Assessment Panel comprised of technical experts, and a Final Selection Panel comprised of prominent members of the community who have strong beliefs in environmental integrity and sustainable development. For the 1991 award, the judges were - Sir Rupert Myers, Ms Pat O'Shane, Ms Dawn Fraser and Mr John Tingle.

      (3) The award is now funded largely by the private sector sponsorships. Panel members give their time freely.


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      (4) The Department of Mineral Resources, the only non-private sector sponsor, contributed $33,000 in 1991/92, to be reduced by 50% in 1992/93. Award management time was minimal and cost effective and publicity was contracted out.

      (5) No.

      (6) I understand this Report was prepared for the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

      (7) The Report has not been referred to the Department.

      (8) No.

      (9) See answer to (8).

      (10) I am informed that the appearance of some dead vegetation is a natural process. The vegetation is predominantly wattles which have a relatively short life span.

      (11) As far as I can ascertain, the leaseholders have not sprayed paspalum with chemicals.

      (12) Part of the gravel mining road from the Seal Rocks Road has been uplifted. The future of the remaining gravel road is to be discussed with the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

      (13) Yes.

      (14) $428,000.

      (15) $220,000.

      (16) Nil.

      (17) There is no end date. The company's responsibility for revegetation of these leases will cease when the Minister for Natural Resources and the Minister for Planning are satisfied revegetation is completed.

      (18) Yes.


      *368 Mrs Walker asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Industrial Relations and Employment___

      (1) How many employers has the Minister recommended for prosecution for engaging workers to work on their premises for:

      (a) No payment for services rendered;

      (b) No Workers Compensation coverage whilst working on their premises;


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      (c) No application of relevant State and/or Federal Awards governing the relevant workplace;

      (d) No application of a relevant Enterprise Bargaining Agreement?

      Answer___

      (1) (a) The Minister is not required to endorse prosecutions for breaches of awards (or enterprise agreements), the industrial inspector being empowered to institute such proceedings. No statistics are retained as to whether a prosecution for award breaches relates to an underpayment, to no payment whatsoever or to non-payment of wages for merely a portion of employment.

      (b) The Minister is not required to endorse these prosecutions. The WorkCover Authority of New South Wales undertakes prosecutions on its own initiative. Since 19 May 1988 there have been 75 prosecutions.

      (c) When at the time of lodgement of an industrial complaint or during subsequent investigation, it becomes apparent that the employment is governed by Federal award, the papers are referred to the Arbitration Inspectorate of the Commonwealth Department of Industrial Relations.
          The figures for prosecutions under State Industrial Legislation for 1 July 1991 -30 April 1992 are set out below.
      ActCasesConvictions
      (Section 556A)      		*Dismissed**Dismissed
      Withdrawn
      Industrial Arbitration Act 1940

      Annual Holidays Act 1944

      Long Service Leave Act 1955      		294


      181


      16      		142


      93


      10      		14


      4


      -      		138


      84


      6

      *Section 556A of the Crimes Act 1900 allows a Court to dismiss a charge because of the defendant's prior good character or because of extenuating circumstances, even though the Court has found the offence proven.

      **In most cases where wages paid are incorrect, prosecutions are instituted to protect the legal rights of employees and may be withdrawn, where appropriate, if the employer rectifies the underpayment.

      (d) To date, no summonses have been issued nor complaints received by the Department of Industrial Relations, Employment, Training and Further Education alleging breaches of a registered enterprise agreement.


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      7 MAY 1992

      *369 Mr Jones asked the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing Minister for Natural Resources___

      With reference to Question 36 partially answered by the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy on Wednesday 6 May 1992 (Q&A Paper No.17, Page 241):

      (1) Does exploration allow for the removal of sand from areas as large as one hectare?

      (2) Does exploration allow for roading and drilling?

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      Answer___

      (1) Sand is not a mineral under the Mining Act 1973. The Department of Mineral Resources has no control over the conduct of exploration for sand on the Newnes Plateau. The control of sand in areas of Crown Land comes within the scope of the Department of Conservation and Land Management.


      However, the Department of Mineral Resources has granted an exploration licence for Group 5 minerals (clays) over part of the Newnes Plateau near Lithgow to R & W Heaver (Exploration Licence No. 4192). As the clay occurs in the pore spaces within the sandstone, this title effectively also allows exploration for the sand as well as the clay. Any exploration carried out under this title would be subject to the conditions of the licence.

      The removal of material "from areas as large as one hectare" would constitute bulk sampling and would require specific approval of the Minister for Natural Resources. It is not envisaged that approval would be granted to allow a bulk sample "as large as one hectare". The maximum size of bulk sample is generally sixty (60) cubic metres in any one year.

      (2) Drilling is a permissible method of exploration. In fact, it would be the principal means of assessing the resource of the area. Roading or "truck construction" is not permitted under the conditions of the licence unless specific approval is obtained from the Minister for Natural Resources.


      TUESDAY 30 JUNE 1992

      373 Mr O'Grady to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Ethnic Affairs___

      (1) Will the Government make a commitment to implement the National HIV/AIDS strategy?

      (2) If not, why not?

      (3) If so, when?


      374 Mr O'Grady to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, Minister for Consumer Affairs and Minister for Arts___

      (1) Does the Minister accept the finding of the Anti-Discrimination Board's Report "Discrimination - The Other Epidemic" that, as presently written, the Anti-Discrimination Act is inadequate to deal with HIV/AIDS-related discrimination?

      (2) Has the Minister directed that the 16 provisions contained in Recommendation 68 be implemented as soon as possible?


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      (3) If not, why not?


      375 Mr O'Grady to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      (1) Have charges been laid against Alderman John Pascoe of Blue Mountains City Council for allegedly obstructing police during an anti-fluoridation rally outside the Medlow Bath Water Board premises on April 27?

      (2) Has Alderman Pascoe been charged with obstructing police?

      (3) Was Alderman Pascoe charged three weeks after the event and not at the time when he was allegedly obstructing police?

      (4) Were 12 other people arrested during the protest?

      (5) How many people present at the protest had charges laid against them in the days/weeks after the April 27 protest?

      (6) Why did it take police three weeks to charge Alderman Pascoe?

      (7) Did police request television news footage of the protest? Is so, on what date/s?

      (8) Which organisations/individuals supplied footage, and when?

      (9) Why were police unaware that Alderman Pascoe was obstructing them during the April 27 protest, and decided this was an appropriate charge only after viewing three-week-old footage of the rally?

      (10) If Alderman Pascoe is found innocent, will the Minister direct police prosecutors not to oppose an application for costs under the Justices Costs (Amendment) Bill No.2 1991 on the grounds of malicious prosecution?


      376 Mr O'Grady to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      (1) Does the Minister support the recommendation in the Anti-Discrimination Board's Report "Discrimination - The Other Epidemic" that existing Police Circulars on HIV and AIDS should be withdrawn and replaced with a new circular which clearly prohibits the recording of information regarding a person's HIV status or sexual orientation, unless it is directly relevant to the identification of a hate crime or a crime in which prejudice was a factor?

      (2) If not, why not?

      (3) When will the replacement circulars be distributed to police?


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      377 Mr O'Grady to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      (1) How much did the Police Service pay for the market research conducted by Frank Small and Associates on "crime and fear"?

      (2) How often is this research conducted?

      (3) What has been the total cost of each report into "crime and fear" since its inception?


      378
      Mr O'Grady to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      (1) Has the Minister directed the Police Service to produce a report on the adequacy of policing anti-gay crimes with recommendations for its improvement, as recommended by the Anti-Discrimination Board's Report "Discrimination - The Other Epidemic"?

      (2) If not, why not, and when will this be done?

      (3) If so, will the report be completed within the time frame?

      (4) When will the Minister or Commissioner announce the program for the development of better relations with the gay community, also as recommended by the Board's report?


      379 Mr O'Grady to ask the Minister for Health and Community Services representing the Minister for Housing___

      (1) Does the Minister support the findings and recommendations of the Anti-Discrimination Board's Report "Discrimination - The Other Epidemic"?

      (2) Has the Minister directed that current policy regarding the provision of housing to people with HIV/AIDS be reviewed, in line with Recommendation 13 of the Report?

      (3) If not, why not and when will this be done?

      (4) Has a working group been established to make recommendations on the extension of existing mortgage-relief schemes to allow greater flexibility in cases of chronic or terminal illness, as recommended in the report?

      (5) If not, when will this occur?

      (6) Has the Minister had any contact with the Real Estate Services Council to ask it to determine that breaches of the Anti-Discrimination Act constitute grounds for disciplinary action against a real estate agent?


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      (7) If not, why not, and when will this occur?

      (8) If so, when, in what form, and what is the response of the Council?


      380 Mr O'Grady to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council, representing the Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Further Education, Training and Employment, and Minister for Ethnic Affairs___

      (1) When will the Premier make a "clear and public policy statement" against HIV/AIDS-related discrimination, as recommended by the Anti-Discrimination Report "Discrimination - the Other Epidemic"?

      (2) Does the Premier support the recommendation that discriminatory activities by New South Wales government departments and authorities should become subject to disciplinary action?

      (3) Will the Premier implement recommendations:

      (a) 66;

      (b) 67?

      (4) If not, why not?

      (5) If so, when?


      381 Mr Egan to ask the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs___

      (1) How many residential seminars or conferences have been conducted by the Adult Migrant English Service since May 1991?

      (2) In respect of each:

      (a) what was the purpose;

      (b) how many people attended;

      (c) what was the criteria for attendance;

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      (d) what was the duration;

      (e) what was the total cost?

      (3) Were these conferences held in the Service's own conference accommodation?

      (4) If not, why not?


      382 Mr Egan to ask the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for Natural Resources___

      (1) What was the cost of:

      (a) the construction of a cricket pitch and nine hole golf course at Burrendong Dam;

      (b) the tennis court and cricket nets at Toonumbar Dam?

      (2) Who authorised these works and for what reason?


      383 Mr Egan to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) What role do the firms "I G Petty management Services" and "Abacal" play in the Darling Harbour Authority?

      (2) What payments have been made to these firms by the Authority in the last two years?

      (3) What services do these firms provide to the Authority?

      (4) Were tenders called for the provision of these services?


      384 Mr Egan to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, Minister for Consumer Affairs and Minister for Arts___

      (1) Is Ms Jane de Teliga, former Press Secretary to the Minister for the Arts, employed by the Power House Museum as a temporary employee under Section 38 of the Public Sector Management Act?

      (2) If so, during what periods in the last three years has she been so employed?

      (3) Were these periods in excess of the limits prescribed by Section 38 (4) of the Public Sector Management Act?

      (4) If so, was the approval of the Industrial Authority sought and obtained and, if so, when?

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      385 Mr Egan to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development, and Minister for the Environment___

      (1) What was the cost of the refurbishment of the office of the Chief Executive of Sydney Electricity?

      (2) What other refurbishment is planned for Sydney Electricity's Head Office and at what cost?


      386 Mr Egan to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) How long has Wangi Power Station been closed?

      (2) What is the annual cost of MSS security guards at Wangi Power Station?

      (3) What other costs are incurred at Wangi Power Station?

      (4) Why are these costs continuing to be incurred?


      387 Mr Egan to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Further Education, Training and Employment, and Minister for Ethnic Affairs___

      (1) What was the total remuneration paid to Mr Roger Gyles, QC, for his role in the recent Royal Commission into the Building Industry?

      (2) What was the per diem rate paid to Mr Gyles?

      (3) What other payments did Mr Gyles receive and on what basis were they calculated?


      388 Mrs Symonds to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      (1) How much money has been spent by the Police Department in this year and each of the last four years on enforcing the laws relating to the use of illegal drugs.

      (2) How many arrests have been made this year and in each of the last four years for:

      (a) Offences relating to personal use of:

      (i) marijuana;
      (ii) heroin;
      (iii) amphetamines;
      (iv) cocaine.


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      (b) Offences relating to trafficking in:

      (i) marijuana;
      (ii) heroin;
      (iii) amphetamines;
      (iv) cocaine.

      (3) What kind of drugs and what quantity of drugs has the Drug Enforcement Agency been able to confiscate in this year and in each of the last four years?

      (4) Does the community have less illegal drugs available now than in the four previous years?


      (5) Is Community use of the following drugs declining/increasing:

      (a) legal drugs;

      (b) illegal drugs?

      (6) How does the Minister evaluate the benefit to the community of drug enforcement expenditure?

      (7) Is evaluation of the Drug Enforcement Agency work conducted internally or externally?


      389
      Miss Kirkby to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing:

      (i) The Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      (ii) The Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy___

      (iii) The Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs___

      (iv) The Minister for Health and Community Services___

      (v) The Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Further Education, Training and Employment, and Minister for Ethnic Affairs___

      (vi) The Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, Minister for Consumer Affairs, and Minister for Arts___


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      (vii) The Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Transport-, and Minister for the Environment--___

      (viii) The Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing Deputy Premier, Minister for Public Works and Minister for Roads___

      (ix) The Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Agriculture and Rural Affairs___

      (x) The Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Local Government and Minister for Co-operatives___

      (xi) The Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Conservation and Land Management___

      (xii) The Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Racing and Minister Assisting the Premier___

      (xiii) The Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for Natural Resources___

      (xiv) The Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for Natural Resources___

      (xv) The Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Chief Secretary and Minister for Administrative Services, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Status of Women___

      (xvi) The Minister for Health and Community Services representing the Minister for Housing___

      (xvii) The Minister for Health and Community Services representing the Minister for Health Services Management___

      (xviii) The Minister for Health and Community Services representing the Minister for Justice___

      (1) Have the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody been examined by the Minister and the Ministers' Departments as to any implications arising?

      (2) Has your Department addressed the recommendations of the Royal Commission in so far as relevant to the Department?

      (3) Has your Department, as a result of any review, changed any of its policies or adopted any new policy?


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      (4) If any policy has been changed or adopted as a result of the recommendations of the Royal Commission, what are those changes or new policies, and what directions have been given to your Department in relation to such policies?

      (5) Are there any internal or public documents setting out the changes that have occurred, and if so, what are they?


      390 Miss Kirkby to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing:

      (i) The Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      (ii) The Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy___

      (iii) The Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs___

      (iv) The Minister for Health and Community Services___

      (v) The Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Further Education, Training and Employment, and Minister for Ethnic Affairs___

      (vi) The Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, Minister for Consumer Affairs, and Minister for Arts___

      (vii) The Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Transport-, and Minister for the Environment--___

      (viii) The Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing Deputy Premier, Minister for Public Works and Minister for Roads___

      (ix) The Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Agriculture and Rural Affairs___

      (x) The Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Local Government and Minister for Co-operatives___

      (xi) The Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Conservation and Land Management___

      (xii) The Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Racing and Minister Assisting the Premier___


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      (xiii) The Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for Natural Resources___

      (xiv) The Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for Natural Resources___

      (xv) The Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Chief Secretary and Minister for Administrative Services, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Status of Women___

      (xvi) The Minister for Health and Community Services representing the Minister for Housing___

      (xvii) The Minister for Health and Community Services representing the Minister for Health Services Management___

      (xviii) The Minister for Health and Community Services representing the Minister for Justice___

      (1) Has your Department carried out any studies as to the effect of the implementation of Government policies on minority cultures within New South Wales including Aboriginal cultures?

      (2) Will you undertake a review of the policies of your Department to include an education programme as to minority cultures, including Aboriginal cultures?

      (3) Will you advise as to what policies your Department pursues which are consistent with a multicultural Australia?

      (4) Has your Department reviewed its policies in relation to its statutory obligations under the Anti-Discrimination Act and, if so, what policy modifications have been effected, or have been proposed to be effected to accommodate those statutory obligations?


      391 Mr Egan to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Further Education, Training and Employment, and Minister for Ethnic Affairs___

      (1) Is it your intention to retain the Agent-General's Office in London?

      (2) What is the annual cost of maintaining the office?

      (3) What is the role and function of the office?

      (4) How is the performance of the office and the Agent-General monitored and evaluated?

      (5) (a) Has the present Agent-General, Mr Neil Pickard played any role since his appointment in securing overseas investment in New South Wales' projects or obtaining export contracts for New South Wales' industry?


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      (b) If so:

      (i) what are the projects or contracts;

      (ii) what is the value of each; and

      (iii) what was Mr Pickard's specific role in each?


      392 Mr Egan to ask the Minister for Health and Community Services representing the Minister for Housing___

      (1) Are you concerned that the rate of growth in the number of housing loans through FANMAC is unsustainable?

      (2) Have housing loans through FANMAC (First Australian National Mortgage Assistance Core) been promoted too heavily to low income public housing tenants?

      (3) Do many of the people have no realistic capacity to service such loans?

      (4) What is the average loss to the scheme and/or the State per failed FANMAC loan?

      (5) Of the non-performing or failed FANMAC loans, what proportion was taken out between October 1988 and October 1990?

      (6) At the end of May 1992, how many loans, and what proportion of total loans, were two or more payments in arrears?

      (7) Have FANMAC borrowers been notified that they are entitled to lengthen the period of their loan repayments? If so, how many have sought to do so?

      (8) What are the projections for the number of new loans in 1992/93 and 1993/94?

      (9) How many FANMAC loans, which started as "no subsidy" loans, have since become subsidised loans?

      (10) What steps are the Government taking to rationalise the complicated relationship and roles of the Housing Co-ops and FANMAC?

      (11) What has the net impact of FANMAC been on HPAF, and how many years will it be before the capital value of HPAF (Home Purchase Assistance Fund) is restored and stabilised?


      393 Mr O'Grady to ask the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs___

      (1) How many of the teaching kits titled "Violence Against Homosexual Men and Women" have been distributed to schools?


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      (2) To which schools have they been distributed?

      (3) Will you direct that this anti-violence kit be compulsory teaching in all schools along the same lines as racism is now a subject for compulsory learning?

      (4) If not, why not?


      394 Mr Jones to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Has the Government contracted a consultant, Ms Jill Bonney, to prepare a range of residential development options for the former Oyster Bay school site?

      (2) Did the Member for Sutherland at the 1988 election state that "No housing of any kind will ever be built on this site as far as the Liberal Party is concerned"?

      (3) Will the Government honour this promise to this residents of Oyster Bay?

      (4) If not, will existing water and sewage infrastructure in this area cope with any additional demands placed upon it by any development of this site?


      395 Mr Jones to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) What incentives are currently offered by the Government to enable community groups or individuals to provide for their energy requirements by such means as is deemed appropriate by a majority of domestic energy consumers in a 'remote' area?

      (2) Is there potential savings to the State if energy is produced by a method outside the existing New South Wales electricity grid?

      (3) What is the cost in real terms to the State Electricity supplier if energy self sufficiency is not pursued by consumers who could generate their own energy?

      (4) Are there any studies undertaken within our Universities that show how energy self-reliance is both achievable and realistic?

      (5) Are there communities in New South Wales prepared to undertake responsibility via Council or otherwise for the supply of energy and to further decide the effective treatment of effluent or discharge from lands under their control?


      396 Mr Jones to ask Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Environment___


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      (1) Do some operators of semi-trailers in New South Wales register the prime mover in New South Wales and the trailer separately in South Australia to avoid road tax in this State?

      (2) Does this practice financially disadvantage honest transport operators in New South Wales?

      (3) How much revenue is foregone to the State of New South Wales due to this practice?

      (4) Has the Minister consulted with the Federal Government to enact a nationwide registration scheme for heavy vehicles?

      (5) If so, how are these talks progressing?

      (6) Is the Minister able to provide a firm date as to when such a scheme is to be introduced?


      397 Mr Jones to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Tourism representing the Minister for Conservation and Land Management___

      (1) Is the Forestry Commission surveying a road through Koala habitat in the Devils Creek catchment area in the South-East forests of New South Wales?

      (2) Is this area recognised as a sensitive Koala habitat area?

      (3) Does this road activity contravene a moratorium on road building in place until 30 June 1992?

      (4) If so, why?

      (5) Which of the 78 recommendations of the Public Accounts Committee Report have been implemented to date?

      (6) Is the Forestry Commission conducting road building activities into areas considered to be of extremely high conservation value?

      (7) If so, why?


      398 Ms Burnswoods to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Minister for Transport___

      (1) How many students in the Gladesville electorate have had applications for bus passes refused or passes taken away since January 1, 1992?

      (2) How many families have an older student with a pass, while the younger student at the same school has been refused a pass?

      (3) What difficulties are being experienced by students who attend selective and technology high schools in obtaining bus passes if they travel away from their local high school?


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      (4) If difficulties are being experienced, what action is the Minister taking to facilitate the provision of bus passes for such students?


      399 Ms Burnswoods to ask the Minister for Health and Community Services___

      (1) How many developmentally disabled clients are seeking placement at present in community-based cottage accommodation in the Gladesville electorate?

      (2) How many such cottage places are available at present in the Gladesville electorate?

      (3) What additional services of this type were provided in 1991/92?

      (4) What additional services of this type will be provided in:

      (a) 1992/93;

      (b) 1993/94.


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      400 Ms Burnswoods to ask the Minister for Health and Community Services in his own capacity and representing the Minister for Health Services Management___

      (1) Has there been an increase in waiting lists for elective surgery in Orange hospitals?

      (2) If so, what is this increase?


      401 Ms Burnswoods to ask the Minister for Health and Community Services in his own capacity and representing the Minister for Health Services Management___

      (1) How many people are on hospital waiting lists for knee-replacement surgery in the Orange electorate?

      (2) What is the average waiting period for this operation?

      (3) How many people are on hospital waiting lists for hip-replacement surgery in the Orange electorate?

      (4) What is the waiting period for this operation?

      (5) Will funding resources be increased to allow more operations in the Orange electorate to assist in reducing the waiting time for joint-replacement surgery?


      402 Ms Burnswoods to ask the Minister for School Education and Youth Affairs representing the Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Following the announcement that there is to be a freeze on the loss of any more Public Service jobs, can the Minister now give a commitment that the Orange regional office of the Department of State Development will not be closed or downgraded?

      (2) If not, why not?



      403 Ms Burnswoods to ask the Minister for Planning and Minister for Energy representing the Deputy Premier, Minister for Public Works and Minister for Roads___

      (1) How much has the Government spent on consultants overall in relation to the proposed North Ryde to Pennant Hills section of the proposed tollway/expressway since the Commission of Inquiry reported in 1990 that the road was not feasible?

      (2) In particular, how much did the following consultancy areas each receive:

      (a) Road engineering and design;

      (b) Air quality;


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      (c) Flora and fauna;

      (d) Noise;

      (e) Transport and traffic

      (f) Visual quality/landscape design?

      (3) Were private consultants hired instead of using Public Service staff from, for example, the Environmental Protection Agency/State Pollution Control Commission (air quality, noise); National Parks and Wildlife Service (flora and fauna); road engineering (RTA)?

      (4) If so, why?


      404 Ms Burnswoods to ask the Minister for Health and Community Services___

      (1) What organisations in the Gladesville electorate which are funded under the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program have informed the Department of Community Services that they are, or will be, experiencing financial difficulties as a result of the new Social and Community Services Award (State)?

      (2) Will the Government provide these organisations with funding to cover additional expenditure already incurred as a result of the new award?

      (3) Will the Government provide these organisations with funding to cover on-going expenditure based on the operation of the new award?

      (4) What is the department's criteria in determining whether extra funding will be granted?



      405 Ms Burnswoods to ask the Minister for Health and Community Services representing the Minister for Housing___

      (1) What is the current stock of public housing in the electorate of Gladesville in the following categories and their sub-categories:

      (a) Houses;
      (b) Flats;
      (c) Town houses?


      406 Mr Egan to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___


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      (1) Has the Government received a claim for compensation from Mr Eddie Azzopardi in respect of serious injustices he experienced at the hand of the New South Wales Justice System and Police Service?

      (2) Has this claim been rejected and, if so, why?


      407 Mr Egan to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council___

      (1) Did the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) find that police officers had made harassing telephone calls to the home of Mr Eddie Azzopardi and had perjured themselves in evidence given to ICAC?

      (2) In respect of each officer against whom ICAC made an adverse finding;

      (a) what departmental or other charges have been laid;

      (b) are they still members of the Police Force;

      (c) if so, are they on active duty;

      (d) if not, are they receiving any salary?


      408 Mr Egan to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Tourism representing the Chief Secretary and Minister for Administrative Services___

      (1) How many employees of the Commercial Services Group have taken voluntary redundancy within the last two years?

      (2) Have any of these employees subsequently been re-engaged by the Commercial Services Group as consultants or in any other position? If so:

      (a) how many employees are involved; and

      (b) in respect of each employee, what was the value of their redundancy payment and remuneration after their re-engagement?

      (3) How many consultants have been engaged by the Commercial Services Group over the last two years?

      (4) What was the purpose, duration and cost of each consultancy?

      (5) Are any consultants to the Commercial Group performing the functions of an executive assistant to members of the Senior Executive Service? If so:


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      (a) how many; and

      (b) what is the value of their remuneration?


      409 Mr Vaughan to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Has the Department of State Development established a full-time special task force to examine issues regarding the construction of the Badgery's Creek Airport?

      (2) If not, why has the Minister not established a full-time task force on this issue?

      (3) To what extent has the Director General of the Department of State Development become involved in the development process of Badgery's Creek Airport?

      (4) How many staff of the Department have been allocated to the Badgery's Creek Airport project?


      410 Mr Vaughan to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Does the Department of State Development purport to closely monitor the Commonwealth Government's measures on anti-dumping on behalf of New South Wales businesses?

      (2) How does the Department "monitor" the Commonwealth Government's measures?

      (3) Which New South Wales businesses has the Department represented since May 1991?

      (4) On what grounds did the Department support the New South Wales businesses listed in answer to question three?


      411 Mr Vaughan to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Does the Minister for State Development have the responsibility of bringing into effect a Code of Practice between retail traders and building owners?

      (2) Did this code come into effect on 1 January 1992?

      (3) Is this a mandatory or a voluntary code?

      (4) How many retail traders have entered into this code?

      (5) How many building owners have entered into this code?

      (6) How has this code been advertised?


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      (7) What advisory services has the Department offered to both retail traders and building owners in explaining the code and in implementing the code?

      (8) How is this code enforced?


      412 Mr Vaughan to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) What are the differences between the Code of Practice between retail traders and building owners introduced by the Minister on 1 January 1992, and the recommendations for commercial and retail tenancy lease codes recommended by the recent meeting of Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Ministers for Small Business?

      (2) What are the implications of any differences?

      (3) Why does the New South Wales code differ from the recommendations?


      413 Mr Vaughan to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Have Queensland, Victoria and South Australia, for example, legislated for minimum enforceable rights and obligations for both retail traders and building owners?

      (2) Did the Minister for State Development opt to establish a voluntary code rather than legislating for a code?

      (3) If so, why?


      414 Mr Vaughan to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) How many regulations are in force at present which regulate small business in New South Wales?

      (2) How many were in operation in New South Wales in:

      (a) 1988;

      (b) 1989;

      (c) 1990; and

      (d) 1991?

      (3) Can the Department provide the number presently in operation in:


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      (a) Queensland;

      (b) Melbourne;

      (c) Tasmania;

      (d) South Australia;

      (e) Western Australia;
      (f) Northern Territory; and

      (g) Australian Capital Territory?


      415 Mr Vaughan to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Does the Minister for State Development have a policy advisory body of private sector individuals in the Small Business Development Corporation who provide input into policy making on the range of issues impacting on the management of owner-operated businesses?

      (2) Who are the private sector individuals who make up this advisory body?

      (3) What are the range of issues impacting on the management of owner-operated businesses that the advisory body has dealt with since June 1991?


      416 Mr Vaughan to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Does the Department of State Development ensure, among other things, that business growth is recognised in the process of regulatory and economic reform?

      (2) How is business growth recognised in the process of regulatory and economic reform?

      (3) What are the regulatory reforms undertaken by the Department and Government since June 1991 as a response to business growth, and how has this business growth influenced the regulatory reforms since 1991?


      417
      Mr Vaughan to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Has a Western Australian company been awarded a contract to provide wheel bearings for new coal wagons being built by the New South Wales State Rail Authority?


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      (2) If so, why was the contract awarded to a Western Australian company rather than a New South Wales company?

      (3) Is this contract worth $2 million?

      (4) What subsidy, subsidies, or assistance was given to that company by the Western Australian Government to compete for interstate Government contracts?

      (5) Are any companies operating in New South Wales capable of manufacturing the required wheel bearings, if so, what are the details?

      (6) How many New South Wales firms tendered for the contract, and which were they?

      (7) What is the policy of the Government in relation to the awarding of contracts to interstate companies?

      (8) What steps has the Department of State Development taken to have government contracts awarded to New South Wales companies who are capable of fulfilling such contracts?


      418 Mr Vaughan to ask the Minister for Planning and Energy, Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Does the Department of State Development provide skills development assistance to New South Wales small business operators?

      (2) In detail, what is meant by "skills development assistance", identifying specific courses offered?

      (3) How many small business operators attended such courses (as outlined in answer to question two) in the period between 1 January 1991 to 1 September 1992?

      (4) How is this assistance communicated to small business operators?

      (5) How does a small business operator go about seeking assistance and participating in the courses?


      419 Mr Vaughan to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Did on 11 and 12 November 1991, a "Commercial and Retail Tenancy Study Conference" take place in Melbourne?

      (2) Did Mr Gary Donovan, Deputy Director of the Department of State Development, attend the Conference on behalf of the Minister?

      (3) Did Mr Allan Lowe, Assistant Director of the Department of Business and Consumer Affairs also attended the conference with Mr Donovan?


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      (4) If so, why?

      (5) Does the Department of Business and Consumer Affairs exist? If not, will the Minister explain in what Department does Mr Lowe work?

      (6) If Mr Lowe works within the Department of State Development, why he is listed in the "Final Report on a Consultancy Study of Common National Commercial and Retail Tenancy Issues 1991", as representing the Department of Business and Consumer Affairs?

      (7) Is this evidence that the Department of State Development is no longer dealing with the issue of Commercial and Retail Tenancy matters?


      420 Mr Vaughan to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Are "transport issues" identified by industry task forces as one of the major impediments in New South Wales?

      (2) What is meant by the term "transport issues"?

      (3) What particular "transport issues" affect New South Wales industries?

      (4) What steps has the Department of State Development taken to resolve the impediment
      of "transport issues"?


      421
      Mr Vaughan to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Did a Voluntary Code of Practice between retail traders and building owners come into effect on 1 January 1992?

      (2) How many retail traders have entered into this voluntary code in the period 1 January 1992 to 1 September 1992?

      (3) What advisory services does the Department offer retail traders and building owners concerning the code?

      (4) Are there at present, or, have there been any legal cases brought before the courts concerning the code?


      422 Mr Vaughan to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Attorney General, Minister for Consumer Affairs, and Minister for Arts___


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      (1) Has the Department of State Development maintained the "Business Licence Information Service" of the previous Department of Business and Consumer Affairs?

      (2) If so:

      (a) how many staff operate the Service;

      (b) what is the Service's budget allocation;

      (c) what changes have occurred to the Service since May 1991;

      (d) how many inquiries has the Service dealt with since 1988 and since January 1992?


      423 Mr Vaughan to ask the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Vice-President of the Executive Council representing the Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Further Education, Training and Employment, and Minister for Ethnic Affairs___

      In relation to a document entitled: "Issues Paper on Financial Protection for Building Subcontractors", released on 31 January 1991 by the Business and Consumer Affairs Agency:

      (1) Will the Minister implement the principal recommendation of the Issues Paper?

      (2) If not, why not?

      (3) If so, when will this occur?


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      424 Mr Jones to ask the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy, Minister for State Development, and Minister for Tourism___

      (1) Does Ballina Shire Council propose to spend an extra $1.3 million of taxpayers' money on a bridge over North Creek Ballina?

      (2) If so, why, when there is an alternative route proposed by the Ballina Environment Society which would be that much cheaper?

      (3) Is the Government giving a subsidy to Ballina Shire Council for the expensive option? If so, why?

      (4) Is the Council's proposal related to the needs of a tourist resort site at the back of Angels Beach, Ballina?

      (5) Does the Council have an agreement with the developers that they will purchase the site from Council only when there is a direct road access from the site to Ballina airport?

      (6) Are the developers Japanese who responded to the Council's advertisement of the site in the magazine "East" in 1988?

      (7) Is the proposed tourist resort on an area where Aboriginal remains and artefacts have been found?

      (8) Are the developers aware of the Aboriginal finds?

      (9) Have the developers withdrawn from the project because of the Aboriginal remains?

      (10) Is the Ballina Council persisting in a proposed bridge construction. If so, why?

      (11) Has the access road to the proposed bridge already resulted in the destruction of Aboriginal sites?

      (12) What is the additional cost for the protection of an Aboriginal midden and fish trap on the approach road, agreed to by the Council after mediation with the Jali Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC)?

      (13) What is the breakdown of the total cost of the road approaches and bridge between the Bangalow Road and the Coast Road:-

      (a) for preliminary administrative work, design and site investigation, reports and the Environmental Impact Statement?

      (b) for construction work already carried out from March 1991 to the present time?

      (c) for the expected cost of the actual bridge including dredging in North Creek?


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      (d) for the road approach on the eastern end up to the Coast Road including the additional cost of protective works for the Aboriginal sites?

      (e) for the completion of the western approach road?

      (14) Do the administration costs include the legal expenses incurred with the Jali LALC action against the bridge approval and the Ballina Environment Society's action against the dredging in North Creek?

      (15) What are the breakdown costs for the total of the alternative scheme proposed by the Ballina Environment Society:

      (a) upgrading the western end of North Creek Road?

      (b) the smaller bridge structure?

      (c) upgrading the eastern part of North Creek Road so that the road will link up with the proposed Lennox Head bypass?

      (16) What is the total cost of administration to date including legal costs?

      (17) What is the estimated cost of upgrading Hill Street including a roundabout at the junction with Manly Street to alleviate the present problems for East Ballina residents?

      (18) Did Council commence construction work on the bridge project in contravention of their own conditions of approval?

      (19) Will the Minister now order a full public inquiry into this whole matter?









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