Thursday 20 February 2025
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MEETING OF THE HOUSE
| At 10.00 am
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NOTICES OF MOTION (GENERAL BUSINESS)
| Commenced 10.02 am
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Introduction First Reading: Motion of Mr Butler
| Agreed to
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Second Reading: Motion of Mr Butler
| Debate adjourned.
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Second Reading: Motion of Mr Butler, resumption of the adjourned debate.
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Mr Ryan Park moved, That the motion be amended by omitting all words after 'That this bill' and inserting instead: 'to be referred to the Legislative Assembly Committee on Community Services for inquiry and report.'
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That the amendment be agreed to
| Agreed to.
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Second Reading: Motion of Ms Dalton
| Debate interrupted.
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SPEAKERS STATEMENT—LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ORDER FOR PAPERS
| Commenced 11.06 am
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| NOTICES OF MOTIONS | Commenced 11.09 am |
| QUESTION TIME | Commenced 11.11 am
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SPEAKERS STATEMENT—RULING ON QUESTIONS
| Commenced 12.20 pm
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| SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS | Commenced 12.28 pm
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Mr Henkens moved: That standing and sessional orders be suspended
| Negatived on division (Ayes: 31 / Noes: 51)
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| PLACING OR DISPOSAL OF BUSINESS—LAPSING OF GENERAL BUSINESS | At 12.45 pm
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The Speaker, in accordance with standing order 105, advised the House that general business notices of motion (general notices) no. 242 to 269 have lapsed.
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Second Reading: Motion of Ms Dalton; resumption of the interrupted debate
| Negatived on division (Ayes: 35 / Noes: 44)
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| Lunch | 1.52 pm - 2.30 pm
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| CONGESTION IN LEPPINGTON | Commenced 2.30 pm
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Mr Hagarty moved, That this House:
(1) Notes that motorists of Leppington will benefit from fast tracked upgrade works at Fifteenth Avenue. (2) Acknowledges the need for further action to address ongoing congestion issues due to the 12 years of neglect by the previous Government. (3) Commends the Government for its commitment to easing congestion in Leppington.
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Upon which Mr Coure moved, That the motion be amended by leaving out out all words after "House" with a view to inserting instead:
(1) Commends Liverpool Council for its proactive approach in improving local infrastructure and easing congestion in Leppington.(2) Acknowledges the Council’s leadership in fast-tracking upgrade works at Fifteenth Avenue, which will benefit local motorists and enhance connectivity.
(3) Recognises the importance of continued investment in road and transport infrastructure to meet the needs of Liverpool’s growing community. (4) Congratulates the Shadow Minister for South West Sydney, Mark Coure MP, for his strong advocacy and support for it vital project for the region.
| Negatived on division (Ayes: 31 / Noes: 37)
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| SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS | Commenced 3.21 pm
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Mr Hoenig moved: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to permit: (1) If any messages from the Legislative Council regarding Government Business are received before or during private members statements, business before the House to be interrupted, for the consideration of the messages forthwith, and to resume once the consideration of the messages has concluded. (2) The House to continue to sit after the conclusion of private members statements to consider any messages from the Legislative Council regarding Government Business, including the option for the Speaker to leave and resume the Chair on the ringing of one long bell, with the House to adjourn without motion moved once consideration of the messages has concluded.
| Agreed to.
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| STANDING COMMITTEE ON PARLIAMENTARY PRIVILEGE AND ETHICS - REFERENCE | Commenced 3.22 pm
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| Mr Ron Hoenig, by leave, moved: That the following matter be referred to the Legislative Assembly Committee on Privilege and Ethics for inquiry and report: (1) The implications for this House of orders for the production of papers held by the Executive pertaining to the operations of the office of Speaker; and
(2) Any related matters.
| Agreed to.
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| TRAIN STRIKES | Commenced 3.23 pm
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Mr Roberts moved, That this House:
(1) Condemns the Government for its complete failure to manage and negotiate with the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU). (2) Notes the serious impact that this industrial strike will have on millions of families, commuters, pensioners, and some of the most vulnerable members of the community. (3) Notes the impact that this strike will have on the New South Wales economy, particularly small businesses. (4) Calls on the Government to adequately compensate all those affected.
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| MESSAGES FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | At 3.44 pm |
The Deputy Speaker reported the following messages from the Legislative Council:
(1) Returning the Industrial Relations Amendment Bill 2025 without amendment.
(2) Agreeing to the Assembly's amendments to the Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment (FOGO Recycling) Bill 2024. |
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| COMMUNITY RECOGNITION STATEMENTS | Commenced 3.46 pm
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| PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS | Commenced 4.15 pm
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| MESSAGE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | At 7.17 pm |
| Returning the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Racial and Religious Hatred) Bill without amendment |
| The Speaker left the chair until the ringing of a long bell. | 7.17 pm - 4.05 am |
| MESSAGE(S) FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | At 4.07 am |
| Returning the Crimes Amendment (Places of Worship) bill without amendment | |
Consideration of Legislative Council Amendment: Motion of Mr Daley
| Agreed to.
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| ADJOURNMENT | At 4.13 am
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