Notices of Motion
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Notices of Motion
No. 24 WEDNESDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2014 Notices of Motion 179 The Premier to move—That the House:— (1) Congratulates the Tasmanian athletes, coaches and officials who participated in the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. (2) Notes three of our athletes won medals, and all represented our State and our country with distinction. (3) Extends its heartiest congratulations and best wishes for the future to each of these athletes, coaches and officials who ensured that Tasmania is never forgotten, even if occasionally left off the map. (19 August 2014) 180 The Premier to move—That the House notes:— (a) the exceptional work and professionalism of Tasmania’s emergency services personnel, career and volunteer, who responded to the wild weather conditions across the state in late July 2014 and that caused significant damage to many homes, businesses and property; and (b) with great regret the death of a lady in northern Tasmania as a result of these extreme weather conditions, and extends its sincere condolences to her family. (19 August 2014) 181 Mr Green to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that from the 14 to 18 July 2014 the Parliament hosted 52 young Tasmanians from around the state for the 27th Tasmanian Youth Parliament. (2) Further notes that these participants debated a range of topics of importance to young Tasmanians including:— (a) lowering the voting age; (b) alcohol and gambling advertising; (c) access to education; (d) public transport; and (e) mental health. (3) Congratulates the participants for the mature way in which they conducted themselves during these debates showing at all times a very high quality of debate and respect for this place. (4) Thanks the volunteer Organising Taskforce, which is comprised entirely of young people under the age of twenty-five, for giving up their time to organise and run this program. (5) Also thanks the staff of the Parliament for the support they provided to the program. (6) Notes that the former Government through the Department of Premier and Cabinet provided an annual grant to the program to ensure that it was able to operate at the lowest cost to participants. (7) Calls on the Government to continue funding this valuable program. (19 August 2014) 182 The Minister for Information, Technology and Innovation to move—That the House:— 327 76706 NOTICES OF MOTION (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Supports the aims of National Science Week to increase public understanding and appreciation of science. Recognises the vital contribution that science and science education makes in sustaining and improving Tasmanian society and our economy. Celebrates the achievements of those working across the sciences in Tasmania Notes with immense pride that Tasmania has the nation’s highest per capita concentration of scientists. Acknowledges the State’s history of invention and innovation and our continuing international strength in areas such as Antarctic, marine and maritime science, radio astronomy, health, agriculture and sensing. Encourages young people who want to make a lasting contribution to the sum of human knowledge to investigate the career opportunities in science. (19 August 2014) 183 The Minister for Health to move—That the House:— (1) Recognises that Tasmanians have confidence and place enormous value and trust in the professionalism of our State’s health professionals but are frustrated with a system that is not delivering better outcomes for themselves, their families and their community. (2) Acknowledges that the case for change in the Tasmanian health system has been well established and that Tasmanians deserve a better health system: one that is a complete, state-wide system that places the interests of patients at the forefront of every decision. (3) Agrees that the Tasmanian health services must be planned according to the health needs of the entire population and that there must be state-wide consistency in clinical practice and standards. (4) Recognises that health services should be delivered as close as practicable to where people live as long as the services can be provided safely, effectively and at an acceptable cost. (5) Agrees to a reform agenda for the Tasmanian health system, that includes:— (a) merging the three Tasmanian Health Organisations into a single state-wide Tasmanian Health Service; (b) reviewing and reforming the Department of Health and Human Services to enable it to better discharge its responsibilities as purchaser and health system manager; (c) establishing a Health Council of Tasmania that will provide strategic advice on the direction of health care in Tasmania, supported by clinical advisory groups that drive clinical engagement and the development of sound clinical advice; and (d) driving better service planning, profiling and delivery in Tasmania through the development of a white paper.” (19 August 2014) 184 Mr Booth to move—That the House:— (1) Notes the release of the Treasurer’s Preliminary Estimates Report last week. (2) Recognises concerns that the release of a Preliminary Estimates report two weeks out from Budget Estimates was a cynical attempt to garner public support to further target the state’s public sector workforce as a convenient scapegoat for upcoming predicted state Budget cuts. (3) Calls on the Hodgman government to:— (a) recognise that the state’s bottom line would be much healthier if the federal carbon price dividend of approximately $70 million to $100 million per annum, which equates to between $700 million and $1 billion in lost revenue over 10 years, had not been ripped up by the Abbot government, egged on by the state Liberals at the time; (b) publicly acknowledge that blindly pursuing their ill-conceived election promises in light of the Mid Year Financial Report and the recent Preliminary Estimates report is fiscally irresponsible; and (c) cease their ideologically driven attempt to make Tasmanians, and the Tasmanian public sector workforce, pay to compensate for poor public policy decisions including the loss of carbon tax revenue, and the blind 328 NOTICES OF MOTION pursuit of election spending promises the state cannot afford. (19 August 2014) 185 Mr Booth to move—That the House:— (1) Notes with grave concern the Hodgman government’s threat to the viability and sustainability of Tasmania’s public sector service, and the essential services the public sector delivers to the Tasmanian community. (2) Recognises that the Hodgman government’s plans to impose another public sector wage freeze, on top of threats to cut 1500 jobs, breaches recently agreed State Service Agreements and Awards. (3) Acknowledges that the majority of Tasmania’s state service workers have already agreed to six years of wage restraint of 2% or less, while also witnessing a reduction in the workforce amounting to thousands of workers while community demand for services continues to grow. (4) Warns the threat of job cuts and a wage freeze is a blow to public sector workers’ morale, to consumer confidence and to the local economy. (5) Calls on the Premier to enter into a genuine discussion with Tasmania’s public sector unions and their workers about wages, and how other mechanisms by which appropriate efficiency gains, while maintaining service delivery to the community, can be identified and developed. (19 August 2014) 186 Mr Booth to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) with grave concern the threat to Tasmania’s environment and economy by the Federal Abbott government’s intention to scrap the Renewable Energy Target (RET); (b) scrapping the RET is just a sop to mates and political donors of the Federal Liberal Party; (c) the Renewable Energy Target has been a major contributor to cutting pollution and energy costs, and must not be scaled down or abandoned; (d) scrapping the RET will destroy local jobs, destroy investment and make power more expensive for consumers in order to protect the old coal-fired generators and gas companies; (e) there are 18,000 people employed in the solar industry across Australia whose jobs will be compromised by the scrapping of the RET; and (f) this is a clear sign from the Federal Abbott government that Australia is closed for business other than that of fossil fuel mining and that innovation and investment in clean energy has no future under the federal government, which will negatively impact upon Tasmania’s potential renewable energy future. (2) Calls on the Premier to urgently lobby his Federal Liberal counterparts to abandon their ill-conceived plans to scrap the RET. (19 August 2014) 187 Ms O’Byrne to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) that University education should be accessible to all regardless of their economic status or postcode; and (b) the high percentage of first time University students who enrol in Tasmania’s regional campuses who will be disadvantaged by the Abbott Liberal government attack on university funding. (2) Recognises that pricing education out of the reach for most Tasmanian families will damage our state now and into the future. (3) Acknowledges that an effective 35 million dollar cut to Tasmania’s single university is expected to result in the North West Campus cutting their budget by 7 million dollars and the Launceston Campus by 23 million dollars. (4) Notes that this attack not only hurts our students but will cost skilled jobs in regional Tasmania. (5) Condemns:— (a) the Abbott Liberal government for its savage attack on university education and high skilled jobs in Tasmania; and 329 NOTICES OF MOTION (b) the Hodgman Liberal government for their complicit silence on this attack. (19 August 2014) 188 Ms O’Byrne to move—That the House:— (1) Congratulates Launceston cyclist Ritchie Porte on his performance at the Tour de France. (2) Notes that despite suffering from a chest infection Ritchie did an amazing job as team leader and that Tasmanians are rightly proud of Ritchie Porte’s commitment and drive. (19 August 2014) 189 Ms O’Byrne to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) that Lady Gowrie Tasmania is celebrating its 75th year; (b) that Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a community based not for profit incorporated Association governed by a voluntary Board of Directors which has been putting Tasmanian children first since 1939; and (c) the Association’s commitment to providing quality early and middle childhood education and care services for children from birth to twelve years of age. (2) Recognises that the Association promotes the best outcomes for children, families, early and middle childhood professionals. (3) Call on all parties to congratulate Lady Gowrie Tasmania is reaching this milestone. (19 August 2014) 190 Ms O’Byrne to move—That the House:—Congratulates our Tasmanian athletes, coaches, officials and their families for their performance at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. (19 August 2014) 191 Ms O’Byrne to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) that Premier Hodgman, Treasurer Gutwein and their cabinet colleagues have chosen a shameful abuse of legislative powers to override State Service Agreements and Awards; (b) that the Liberal government aims to have the Bills through both houses of parliament by October, 2014; (c) notes the Treasurer Gutwein has refused to commit the government to the number of jobs that will be saved. (2) Acknowledges that the Liberal government is changing the law to breach contracts and simply can’t be trusted. (3) Recognise that Premier Hodgman has insulted the state’s public service by asking them to accept a 2 per cent freeze months after giving his Liberal staffers increases of up to 83 per cent. (4) Condemns the Liberal government for this vicious attack on the state’s public service. (19 August 2014) 192 Ms Giddings to move—That the House:— (1) Congratulates Hobart Baroque on their Helpmann Award which went to the stunning performance by Russian star Julia Lezhneva and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra during the 2014 Festival. (2) Notes:— (a) the Hobart Baroque has introduced Tasmanians to the stars of the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, to rising talents like Australia’s own David Hanson and Russia’s Julia Lezhneva and to young talent like Launceston’s Nicholas Tolputt; (b) Hobart Baroque received $400,000 in State Government funding in 2014 and in return contributed around $5.45 million to the state economy; (c) that around 41 per cent of patrons came from interstate and 93 per cent said they would return to Tasmania for the next festival; and (d) the State Government offered $300,000 to Hobart Baroque for the 2015 Festival which is a cut of $100,000 by the Liberals to the festival. 330 NOTICES OF MOTION (3) Calls upon the State Liberal Government to re-instate the full $400,000 of State Funding. (19 August 2014) 194 Ms Giddings to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) Tasmanians like Natalie Daly and Alice Agnew, through her mother Nicole, are already using medicinal cannabis to manage their health problems; (b) these Tasmanians live in fear of being raided by Police and having their medicinal cannabis confiscated as occurred recently in Victoria with the Wallace’s home; (c) should Alice have her cannabis oil removed, she is likely to go back to regular epileptic fitting which could cause her death and Natalie’s battle with cancer will be made harder as she once again feels nauseous and loses her appetite ; and (d) these Tasmanians and thousands more are calling for the legalisation of medicinal cannabis in a properly regulated environment. (2) Calls upon the Hodgman Liberal Government to support a clinical trial of medicinal cannabis in Tasmania and to lobby the Commonwealth to begin their Therapeutic Goods Administration processes which would lead to its legalisation in Australia. (19 August 2014) 195 Ms Giddings to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) that medicinal cannabis is available in around twenty countries, including the USA (23 States), Canada, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Israel; and (b) that contrary to the Premier’s and other Ministers’ public comments, the Tasmanian Poppy Industry does not oppose a clinical trial of medicinal cannabis in Tasmania. (2) Calls upon the Liberal Government to immediately support a clinical trial in Tasmania. (19 August 2014) 197 Mr McKim to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that 16 August 2014 was the 10th anniversary of the 2004 John Howard-led amendments to the Commonwealth Marriage Act 1961, seeking to make same-sex marriage illegal. (2) Recognises that the passage of these discriminatory laws continue to have a negative impact on Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Trans Gender Individuals in relationships around the country. (3) Acknowledges with sadness that over the last decade partners who wished to have married have died, and others who wished to be married at home surrounded by friends and family, instead have been forced overseas to marry. (4) (5) (6) 198 Notes that since 2004 public support for marriage equality has increased from 38% to 72%, and across the nation’s Parliaments there is an increasing number of elected representatives supporting the reform, and the number of countries that allow samesex marriages has increased from three to almost twenty. Notes:— (a) recent comments made by Human Rights Commissioner Tim Wilson that, “as long as the civil right of marriage exists, it must be open to all people equally.”; and (b) legal advice received from Professor George Williams that State Parliaments have the capacity to legislate for same-sex marriages. Urges all Members of this place to commit to the fundamental human rights principle of equality before the law. (19 August 2014) Mr McKim to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) with sadness the passing of Tasmanian composer Peter Sculthorpe on the 8 August 2014 in Sydney; 331 NOTICES OF MOTION (b) (2) that Mr Sculthorpe was born in Launceston in 1929 and was educated at the Launceston Church Grammar School, the University of Melbourne and Wadham College, Oxford; (c) that his compositions number over 350 and they are regularly performed and recorded throughout the world; (d) his deep love for his country and its landscape inspired and was reflected in his music. He said, "my music has always been about nature, the environment and more recently, climate change."; (e) that his works the Requiem and String Quartet No 16 grew from his concern about the war in Iraq and the plight of asylum-seekers in Australian detention; (f) that of his many awards and five Honorary Doctorates, including one from the University of Tasmania, he regarded his most significant as being named one of Australia's 100 Living Treasures, Distinguished Artist 2001 (International Society for the Performing Arts), Honorary Foreign Life Member (American Academy of Arts and Letters, 2003) and one of the 100 Most Influential Australians. Offers its sincere condolences to Mr Sculthorpe's family and friends and pay tribute to his outstanding contribution to music and cultural life in Australia. (19 August 2014) 199 Mr Barnett to move—That the House:— (1) Recognises that 18 August 2014 is Vietnam Veterans Day, an annual day of remembrance for those who served during the Vietnam War. (2) Notes that this day, originally known as Long Tan Day, commemorates the day in 1966 when the battle of Long Tan was fought by the men of D Company, 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR). (3) Further notes that this day, first commemorated in 1969 with the raising of a cross at the battlefield by the men of 6RAR, has since been adopted to cover all veterans who served in the Vietnam War—the longest conflict in Australia’s history. (4) Pays tribute to the almost 60 000 Australians who served in Vietnam between May 1962 and April 1975, including 521 who paid the ultimate price and more than 3 000 who were wounded. (5) Acknowledges the service of the approximately 1 800 Tasmanians who served in Vietnam, including 17 who died in their country’s service. (6) Honours the service and sacrifice of all those who fought for freedom and human dignity in this conflict. (19 August 2014) 200 Ms White to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that the Salvation Army held its annual fundraiser Sleeping Out for the Salvo’s on 14 August 2014. (2) Congratulates the Salvation Army for raising over $37 000. (3) Notes that this event is now in its fourth year and has raised $277 000 since 2009. (4) Further notes that all funds raised remain in Tasmania to provide a primary careworker and other vital Salvation Army Services throughout Tasmania to support those who are, or at risk, of homelessness. (5) Recognises the Salvation Army has been responding to the need of disadvantaged Australians for over 130 years, they continue to develop innovative ways and approaches to deliver the best possible outcomes. (6) Calls on all parties to congratulate and provide continued support to the Salvation Army. (19 August 2014) 201 Ms White to move—That the House:— (1) Notes the research conducted by the Heart Foundation which shows the price of healthy food is unaffordable for many Tasmanian households. (2) Acknowledges the findings from the University of Tasmania Healthy Food Basket Survey which shows some Tasmanian families need to spend more than 40% of their household budget to eat for good health. (3) Notes that of the shops in Tasmania where you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables, only 5% are located in low income areas. 332 NOTICES OF MOTION (4) (5) (6) Further notes that the Tasmanian Population Health Survey, conducted by Population Health Services in April 2014 this year found that only 10% of the Tasmanian population eat the recommended five serves or more of vegetables and 44% eat the recommended two serves of fruit. Raises concern that the Tasmanian Liberal Government has not indicated their intention to continue adequately funding emergency food providers across Tasmania such as Foodbank, Secondbite and Produce to the People that help provide affordable, nutritious food to people in need. Calls on the Tasmanian Liberal Government to acknowledge the importance of these organisations and the work they do to address the social determinants of health by providing adequate funding in the August budget to ensure people across Tasmania continue to have access to affordable fresh fruit and vegetables. (19 August 2014) 202 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:— (1) Mourns the loss to the world of genius actor and comedian, Robin Williams, who through his prolific work on stage and screen brought generations of people immeasurable laughter and joy. (2) Acknowledges that Robin Williams took his own life, a fact no doubt his family and countless fans are struggling to come to terms with. (3) Expresses its great sadness that someone who shone so bright was in such a dark place that he had lost hope for the future. (4) Recognises that, according to Lifeline which offers counselling and support to people who are in that dark place, suicide in Australia has reached a ten year high with 2535 deaths recorded in 2012. (5) Further recognises that, according to Lifeline, suicide is the leading cause of death in Australia for males and females between 15 and 44 years of age, and that each day in this country an estimated 30 people attempt suicide, 250 make a suicide plan and as many as 1000 people contemplate ending their own lives. (6) Acknowledges that these statistics represent both a major public health issue and a devastating human tragedy, not only to those who take their lives, but to the grieving families and friends they leave behind. (7) Commits to talking openly and honestly about the impact of suicide in our community, and commits to working together in a tripartisan manner to address its causes, to ensure supports are appropriately funded, and to letting people know there is always hope, and there is always help there when you need it most. (19 August 2014) 203 The Minister for Women to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that:— (a) tackling violence against women is a priority for the whole Tasmanian Community; (b) Friday 25 July 2014, marked White Ribbon night, an Australian-wide event to raise funds for prevention programs aimed at changing attitudes and behaviours that lead to violence against women; (c) family violence and sexual assault sadly are not private issues. They affect children, extended families, friends, work colleagues, and in turn the broader community in terms of long-term reduced health and social outcomes, community participation and productivity; (d) statistics around Australia show that one in three Australian women have experienced physical violence; one in four emotional abuse by a current or former partner; one in five sexual violence; one in six physical or sexual violence from a current or former partner and nearly one woman is killed by their current or former partner every week; and (e) through primary prevention initiatives and an annual campaign, White Ribbon seeks to change the attitudes and behaviours that lead to and perpetuate men's violence against women by engaging boys and men to lead social change. 333 NOTICES OF MOTION (2) Encourage all Tasmanians and Members of this House to support White Ribbon Australia and help to get the message out that violence against women in any form, is unacceptable and we must do what we can to stop it. (19 August 2014) 204 The Minister for Women to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that the Liberal Government is strongly committed to making Tasmania a safer place and ensuring women and children are protected from family violence and sexual assault. (2) Congratulates all States and Territories for their commitment around all actions under the Second Action Plan of the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children 2010-2022. (3) Notes that:— (a) around one in three women have experienced physical violence, one in four have experience emotional abuse by a partner, and almost one in five have experienced sexual violence since the age of 15; and (b) in our efforts to tackle the unacceptable crimes of family violence and sexual assault, the five key themes which Governments will work towards for the Second Action Plan 2013-2016 are:— (i) driving whole of community action to prevent violence; (ii) understanding diverse experiences of violence; (iii) supporting innovative services and integrated systems; (iv) improving perpetrator interventions; and (v) continuing to build the evidence base. (c) the Second Action Plan also tracks the progress since the commencement of the National Plan in 2010, including the launch of Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS); (d) that the Liberal Government has made a substantial commitment to tackling violence and sexual abuse for all Tasmanians, including:— (i) additional Funding of $124,000 for delivery of sexual assault services over the next two years; (ii) legislating for minimum mandatory sentences for those convicted of serious sexual offences against children; (iii) strengthening the legislative provisions that deal with the crime of bullying and cyber bullying; (iv) Protecting children from sexual assault by providing $800,000 to Bravehearts to deliver their child safety awareness program; and (v) Contributing $100,000 over a three year period to ANROWS to research the driving factors behind violence and sexual assault so that we can better tailor our response. (4) While there is still significant work to be done in tackling the unacceptable incidences of family violence and sexual assault in Tasmania, through government, the community sector and the wider community working together, we can make real and lasting changes to the lives of the too many Tasmanians who are impacted by family violence and sexual assault. (19 August 2014) 206 Ms Ogilvie to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) the announcement of the in-principle agreement between Telstra Corporation and NBN Co. to transfer ownership of the copper network to NBN Co; (b) approximately 5000 people across Australia are employed maintaining the existing copper network both with Telstra and as industry sub-contractors; (c) approximately another 5000 people are employed in call centres managing customer service associated with the copper network; (d) in Tasmania approximately 200 people are employed maintaining the copper network and that these private sector employees are small business owners who ought to be considered in the proposed reforms, sale or transfer. (2) Expresses deep concern that the Tasmanian jobs at risk have not been considered at all by the Government and in efforts to effect structural separation of wholesale and 334 NOTICES OF MOTION (3) retail arms of Telstra ( through NBN Co. taking on all network operations) are subjecting these jobs to unnecessary market risk. Calls for immediate and urgent representations to both companies to ensure local jobs are protected and our telecommunications industry skills base grows and we maximise the potential for content development industries that sit on top of this network infrastructure. (19 August 2014) 207 Mr Green to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that Queenstown has been selected to host the Deniliquin Ute Muster Mini Muster on the 30 August 2014. (2) Congratulates the Queenstown and Tasmanian community for getting behind the campaign, helping Queenstown secure enough votes to earn the right to host the event. (3) Welcomes some good news for the West Coast, which has recently been hit with bad news about mining closures and job losses. (4) Looks forward to an influx of visitors to Queenstown for the event, which will help stimulate the Queenstown and West Coast economy. (5) Calls on all parties to congratulate the organisers of the Queenstown event for their success. (20 August 2014) 208 The Minister for Human Services to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that providing support for foster and kinship carers in Tasmania is a priority for this Government. (2) Congratulates Ms Kim Backhouse, on her appointment as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Foster Carers Association of Tasmania noting her extensive background in corporate governance and outstanding legal and business management skills. (3) Notes that:— (a) this Government recognises and values those people who step in to care for children who cannot live at home and our support of the newly created Chief Executive Officer role is a demonstration of our respect for the vital contribution provided by foster carers across the State; (b) the Government's current reform of the Out of Home Care system will also deliver improved recruitment, training and support to carers. This will be achieved through the introduction of a more rigorous assessment and approval process for foster carers based on identified standards, and introduction of a new carer agreement supported by targeted training; (c) respite care arrangements will also be strengthened to support caregivers and children who are in care; and (d) the Government looks forward to continuing to work with Foster Carers Association of Tasmania to support its efforts to grow membership and strengthen advocacy for a very important group of Tasmanians – our foster and kinship carers. (20 August 2014) 209 The Minister for Human Services to move—That the House notes that:— (a) The Liberal Government is committed to rebuilding essential services and supporting vulnerable Tasmanians; (b) community sector organisations provide vital services in our community to help vulnerable and low income Tasmanians; (c) the Liberal Government understands the extraordinary work that they do. The Government recognises that appropriate funding to the sector is vital to enable the community sector to continue to deliver those services; (d) this Government will be providing an additional $9 million in funding to support these organisations; (e) in the upcoming budget the Government will be keeping its promises fixing the budget mess and laying the foundations for the future; (f) the Liberal Government is committed to assisting vulnerable Tasmanians through a partnership between the government, the community sector and the community as a whole; and 335 NOTICES OF MOTION (g) the Government is focused on undertaking important reforms, focused on giving Tasmanians in need a hand-up through joined-up, integrated and coordinated support systems. (20 August 2014) 210 Mr Booth to move—That the House:— (1) Notes Venture Minerals announced to the stock exchange on Tuesday 19 August 2014 that they had suspended their Riley Creek iron ore strip mine proposal in the Tarkine. (2) Recognises that the company cited the now failing iron ore price as the reasons for their decision, just as Shree Minerals did when they also confirmed they were abandoning operations at their Nelson Bay River open cut mine in June 2014. (3) Notes that Venture Minerals share price closed at the end of the 19 August 2014 28% down on its share price recorded the previous day, and 87% down from its January 2011 high. (4) Acknowledges that despite loud warnings from community organisations and commentators that the market was volatile, and attempts to mine these sites in the Tarkine would be unviable and unsustainable, these companies still proceeded to raise false hope, egged on by representatives of both the Labor and Liberal parties. (5) Recognises that these styles of operations are only focused on mining the bank accounts of investors, and not minerals. (6) Calls for an end to the unjustified scape-goating of community organisations who are standing up for proper process and to protect Tasmania’s world-renowned environment. (7) Recognises that all these opportunistic investor-wallet mining operations achieve is raising false hope, and fuel division in the community. (8) Demands that the Minister for Resources immediately intervenes and requires Venture Minerals and Shree Minerals to fully rehabilitate their respective abandoned mining sites in the Tarkine. (20 August 2014) 211 Ms O’Byrne to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) that capturing bright school leavers is essential to Australia meeting its scientific challenges; (b) that the Abbott Government funding cuts to science and environment agencies along with their programs may prompt our young people to think twice about a career in science; and (c) that science students learn critical thinking – a vital attribute in today’s complex world – as well as opportunities to work on problems with global implications. (2) Acknowledges that Tasmania and Victoria will be hardest hit by the Federal Government cuts with the majority of these latest cuts coming from the ranks of researchers, with 28 of the 30 full time positions to be cut made up of scientists. (3) Notes that of those 18 marine and atmospheric researchers will be lost in Hobart, these cuts are on top of 31 Tasmanian jobs already to go from the CSIRO. (4) Condemns the Hodgman Liberal Government for not standing up to the Abbott Liberal Government and supporting our science sector. (20 August 2014) 212 Ms O’Byrne to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) that the Tasmanian Christmas Sports Carnivals will expand to a record 8 day format in 2014-2015; and (b) that the program will feature four closed road cycling street races in a bid to make the event more attractive to top-rated interstate and overseas bike riders. (2) Welcomes the three new municipalities of Meander Valley, Central Coast and Kentish. (3) Further notes the carnival will enter new territory and now embrace seven municipalities to include:— (a) Meander Valley; (b) Launceston; 336 NOTICES OF MOTION (4) (5) (c) Latrobe; (d) Central Coast; (e) Devonport; (f) Burnie, and; (g) Kentish. Recognise the tourism opportunities of this expanded program are enormous for Tasmania. Call on all parties to congratulate Tasmanian Christmas Sports Carnivals and welcome the expansion of the carnival. (20 August 2014) 213 Mr Bacon to move—That the House:— (1) Acknowledges:— (a) the need for safety improvements for all road users on the Channel Highway between Kingston and Taroona; (b) that the continuation of a lined smooth-sealed shoulder between Proctors Road and Taroona, providing a separate space for cars and bike riders, will greatly improve road safety and reduce the anxieties of road users; (c) the widespread community concern about this issue which is reflected by the over 6600 signatures collected in just three months; and (d) that support for the Petition has been received from Kingborough Council, Metro Tasmania, Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania and Bicycle Tasmania, Cycling South and politicians from across the political spectrum. (2) Notes that Bonnet Hill has become a popular cycling route with more than 1500 cyclist movements a week and that poor sightlines and 5km of double white lines present significant safety hazards to all road users. (3) Calls on Premier, Hon Will Hodgman MP and Minister for Infrastructure, Hon Rene Hidding MP to commence construction of the lined smooth-sealed shoulder over Bonnet hill to Taroona as soon as responsibly possible. (20 August 2014) 214 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that while it is illegal, families across Australia are using medical cannabis to treat chronic conditions, such as prolific epileptic seizures. (2) Acknowledges that Victorian couple, Cassie Batten and Rhett Wallace are one such family, whose house was raided by police and had products seized that were used to control their three year old son’s epileptic seizures, as a result of contracting meningitis as an infant. (3) Recognises that Federal Liberal MP Sharman Stone, Labor Member Melissa Parke and Greens Senator Richard Di Natale have all written to Victorian Premier Napthine, in a tripartite expression of concern about the treatment of the Batten/Wallace family. (4) Hears the comments made by former Australian Federal Police Chief, Mick Palmer, who urged state law enforcement agencies to exercise discretion when dealing with families who are treating seriously ill children with cannabis oil. (5) Understands that despite no charges being laid, the Batten/Wallace family were subjected to a child protection investigation as to their care of three year old Cooper, who prior to their treatment of him with medicinal cannabis, suffered hundreds of seizures a day. (6) Acknowledges that after investigation, Victorian child protection workers confirmed they would not be seeking a protective custody order. (7) Calls on the Minister for Health, Hon Michael Ferguson MP to exercise some empathy to the Tasmanian families in similar position – acknowledging that they go through daily struggles enough without the concerns of police and child protection actions – and allow a medical cannabis trial in Tasmania. (20 August 2014) 215 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:— (1) Notes the Federal Liberal Budget measures to cut all public transport funding and increase the petrol excise. (2) Understands the effects of the ideologically anti-environment, anti-public service cuts to public transport mean that poorer and more vulnerable Australians will struggle to 337 NOTICES OF MOTION (3) (4) (5) access services outside of their own local area, such as government services and supports, education, training and employment opportunities and medical services. Condemns the cigar-puffing Federal Liberal Treasurer Joe Hockey’s comment that poorer Australians, either “don’t have cars or actually don’t drive very far”. Recognises that this statement not only displays a lack of empathy, it is misleading, as confirmed by ABC Fact Checker, as people on low incomes will spend a higher proportion of their income on petrol than those on higher incomes, and therefore the impact on their finances will be greater. Understands that despite Mr Hockey’s belated apology for the interpretation of his comments and the offense they caused, and his assertion that the Liberal Government did care for the most vulnerable in the community, almost every element of his first Budget demonstrates the opposite, with his own Treasury confirming it will be Australians on low incomes hardest hit by the Abbott Budget. (20 August 2014) 216 Ms Giddings to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that under this Liberal Government and the attitude of the Minister for Health Hon Michael Ferguson MP, it would have been impossible to have started an opium poppy industry, an industry that contributes $120 million to farmers in Tasmania as well as provides pain relief to people around the world. (2) Condemns the Tasmanian Minister for Health for not working with interested parties to pursue a clinical trial of medicinal cannabis in Tasmania, but instead slammed the door in their faces. (3) Notes:— (a) the Minister for Health, Hon Michael Ferguson MP could have taken the time to work with the proponents on any concerns he may have had in relation to the proposal put to him instead of slamming the door in their faces before their meeting had even finished; (b) Local Government across Tasmania, but particularly in the Southern area are very supportive of developing a medicinal cannabis industry in their municipalities to help create jobs at a time when jobs are being lost under this Liberal Majority Government.; and (c) the Huon Valley Council has said two companies have approached them indicating support to participate in a medicinal cannabis industry. (4) Calls upon the Minister for Health to show leadership and at the very least seek expressions of interest for a proposal to conduct a clinical trial in Tasmania. (20 August 2014) 217 Ms White to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) that 4-10 August 2014 was National Homeless Persons Week; (b) that sadly 105,237 people in Australia are homeless; (c) that of Australia’s homeless 25% are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and 30 % are born overseas; and (d) that in Tasmania there are over 1579 homeless persons. (2) Recognises the increasing numbers of youth homelessness with 42% under 24 years of age. (3) Call on all parties to commit to ending the cycle of homelessness. (20 August 2014) 218 Ms White to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) that 13 – 19 August 2014 was National Acquired Brain Injury Awareness Week; (b) that the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) estimates that there are 338,700 Australians (1.9% of the total Australian population) that have a disability related to acquired brain injury; and (c) that of these people 178,000 require daily assistance. (2) Recognises that 7,800 or 1.8% of Tasmania’s population have a disability related to acquired brain injury. 338 NOTICES OF MOTION (3) (4) Acknowledges that National Acquired Brain Injury Awareness Week is a further opportunity for the Acquired Brain Injury community to showcase their services and products; and recognising a fair go in the workplace. Calls on all parties to support the National Acquired Brain Injury Awareness Week. (20 August 2014) 219 Ms Ogilvie to move—That the House:— (1) Recognises the critical importance of Pinnacle Road on Mount Wellington which ensures free whole of community access to Mt Wellington. (2) Notes:— (a) that over time Pinnacle Road has been subjected to significant wear and tear and becomes impassable in snow; and (b) the road, constructed in the 1930s as a major infrastructure project of ground breaking importance in its time, ought to be restored and brought up to modern standards and requires an urgent upgrade. (3) Agrees that no toll will be placed on the road. (4) Notes that the road requires urgent and immediate investment to ensure a free and safe stay on the mountain can be enjoyed by all. (5) Agrees that this key public asset be properly maintained to provide a continuing and free day out on Mt Wellington. (20 August 2014) 220 Ms O’Byrne to move—That the House:— (1) Calls on the State Government to sign up to the Safe Schools Coalition Program which is being rolled out across Australia. (2) Notes that program stems from the work of State Schools Coalition Victoria, a Victorian Government funded program which operates in some 132 schools across Victoria and aims to build confidence and capacity amongst educators in Australian schools to address bullying due to a person’s sexuality or gender identity. (3) Condemns Family Voice Australia’s vile attack on a more inclusive education system where the organisation equates a more sensitive approach to gender in schools to ‘encouraging anorexia’ and referencing a 40 year old study to support its argument. (4) Recognises that gender and sexually diverse young people, like all young people are entitled to a supportive educational environment, free from prejudice. (21 August 2014) 221 Ms O’Byrne to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) that NAPLAN testing is a point of time assessment that informs teachers as part of the complex learning outcomes and assessment of students; (b) that 25 000 Tasmanian students have completed NAPLAN testing with promising results; and (c) that compared to last year’s NAPLAN results Tasmanian students are closing the gap. (2) Recognises Tasmanian students have improved their mean score results from 20132014 in 12 of the 20 assessments, compared to the rest of Australia in 10 of the assessments. (3) Congratulates Tasmanian students and teachers for improving by 1.9 points greater than the rest of Australia. (4) Acknowledges the great outcomes through best practice programs employed by our educators such as launching into learning. Raising the Bar and 7 Up. (5) Further notes the there is still much work to be done, however the Labor Party acknowledges improvement and will not ignore it unlike the Liberals (18 August 2014 Media release by Hon Jeremy Rockliff MP). (6) Calls on all parties to congratulate Tasmanian Students and Teachers for these pleasing results and wishes them well in their continued improvement in literacy and numeracy. (21 August 2014) 222 The Minister for Women to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that:— 339 NOTICES OF MOTION (a) (2) (3) (4) 223 on 22 July 2014, the Girls Summit was held in London, kick-starting a global movement to end child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM) for all girls within a generation; and (b) at the Girl Summit, Australia signed the charter to end FGM and child, early and forced marriage. Congratulates the Australian Government on leading a whole-of-government approach towards the elimination of such practices. Notes that:— (a) FGM is an abhorrent practice and violates human rights. It intentionally alters and causes harm to female genital organs for no medical reason and can have serious and long-lasting consequences, including infertility, an increased risk of childbirth complications, and maternal and infant mortality during and shortly after childbirth: (b) the World Health Organisation estimates that between 100 and 140 million girls and women worldwide have been subjected to FGM, and each year it is estimated that an additional three million girls are at risk of being subjected to the practice globally; (c) if current trends continue, some 86 million young girls worldwide are likely to experience some form of the practice by 2030; (d) forced and child marriages entrap women and young girls into relationships that deprive them of their basic human rights; (e) the United Nations report on child marriage in 2012, found that between the period of 2000-2011, approximately 67 million women between the ages of 20-24 had entered into their marriages before they turned 18; and around 12% of that number were married before the age of 15; and (f) alarmingly, if the global trend continues, Human Rights Watch estimates that 142 million children will be married by 2020. Calls on all Members of this House and members of the community, to do all that they can to prevent young girls and women from being subjected to these detestable practices. (21 August 2014) The Minister for Energy to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) the remarkable history of Hydro Tasmania and recognises that Hydro Tasmania is celebrating its Centenary in October, marking the beginning of the original Hydro-Electric Department in 1914; (b) that Hydro Tasmania’s history is a story of vision, imagination, ingenuity, courage and determination to conquer our harsh interior and carve out our hydro-electric power scheme of dams, power stations, lakes, creeks, and canals that continue to serve us today; (c) the construction of Tasmania’s extensive system of dams, power stations and canals has been a primary driver behind Tasmania’s economic and social development during the 20th century; (d) the construction of the power scheme was internationally recognised for its boldness and ingenuity in a harsh and challenging environment and that system continues to deliver value to its owners, the people of Tasmania; (e) the legacy of the Hydro is not only its engineering and construction feats, but that it was carved out of the State’s harsh interior by ordinary people working in extraordinary conditions; (f) that thousands of workers toiled on building the power schemes – many of them displaced by hard economic times, war and strife. They came from far and wide – even the other side of the world – to make Tasmania their new home; (g) the migrant story in particular, is an important part of Tasmania’s history and forever changed our community for the better. The legacy of those people who built the schemes remains strong to this day, which is why people are front and centre of Hydro Tasmania’s celebrations to recognise the Hydro’s 100th birthday later in 2014; (h) a Centenary event program has been launched as a way of say ‘thank you’ from Hydro Tasmania to the wider Tasmanian community and to celebrate 340 NOTICES OF MOTION (2) 224 the history of the Hydro and recognise the contribution of thousands of people to building Tasmania’s hydropower system over the past 100 years. (i) Hydro’s Centenary event program will include:— (i) a travelling public exhibition telling the story of the Hydro and its people that will visit Launceston, Hobart and Queenstown before being permanently located at the Tarraleah Village; (ii) a special Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra concert at Tarraleah on 8 November 2014; (iii) power station tours – a number of power stations will be open to the public between August and November, with guided tours by current staff; (iv) schools competition to seek the views of young Tasmanians on how our future energy needs will be met over the next 100 years; (v) ‘Back to Waddamana’, a family day on 26 October 2014 at the site of the Hydro’s first power station opened in 1916 (now a museum); (vi) supporting the Queenstown Heritage and Arts Festival (10-12 October 2014) – the theme of this year’s event is The Power of Water; (vii) the Hydro’s critically-acclaimed oral history – Ticklebelly Tales – reprinted and available in bookshops; and (viii) further details being announced on these and other initiatives in the coming months; and (j) all Tasmanians are encouraged to participate and learn about our amazing and rich history of hydro-electricity in Tasmania and the significant impact of the Hydro on our economic, political and social development over the last 100 years. Congratulates the Hydro for its Centenary program, a great initiative that reminds us:— (a) of the history of the Hydro and what can be done when we set our minds to it; (b) that the Hydro was the result of many things such as vision, ingenuity, determination and the skill and sacrifice of its people; and (c) that these attributes will hold the business and our State in good stead for the next 100 years. (21 August 2014). Ms Giddings to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) Tasman Health Cannabinoids (Tascann) Chair Mal Washer and CEO Troy Langman met with the Minister for Health Hon Michael Ferguson MP on 1 July 2014; (b) this was an informal introductory meeting in order to seek from the new Government in-principle support for a medicinal trial of cannabis before spending more resources on formalising a proposal; (c) the Minister for Health Hon Michael Ferguson MP slammed the door in the face of Tascann that very day before any written proposal could be provided saying that he was not swayed by their case for a trial and he would not support any medicinal cannabis trial; (d) the Minister for Health Hon Mr Ferguson MP has consistently tried to denigrate Tascann in this House by suggesting they wished to grow cannabis in an "apple shed", yet it was the Huon Valley Council who suggested to Tascann they may be interested in the recently vacated Huon Valley Mushroom Farm to help attract investment and grow jobs in the Huon Valley; and (e) it was Tascann and not the Government, who went to Tasmania Police to seek advice on suitable security measures for the site in order to ensure a drug could be grown safely. (2) Requests the Minister for Health to inform the House as to whether his advice from Tasmania Police was that this site could never be made secure or just that the current site would need significant upgrading of its security? 341 NOTICES OF MOTION (3) (4) Calls upon the Government to seek expressions of interest which would be open to any company, including Tascann, to undertake a clinical study on medicinal cannabis with appropriate safeguards in place. Calls upon the Minister for Health Hon Michael Ferguson MP to stop attacking a potential private investor and open Tasmania up for investment and jobs. (21 August 2014) 225 Ms Giddings to move—That the House:— (1) Notes the Country Women’s Association once again affirmed its support for medicinal cannabis at its State Conference on the 20 August 2014. (2) Calls on the Hodgman Liberal Government to support a medicinal cannabis trial in Tasmania. (21 August 2014) 226 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:— (1) Notes the comments of the Minister for Health, Hon Michael Ferguson MP on 20 August 2014, where he asserted to this House that there were significant security concerns around Tasman Health Cannabinoid’s bid to conduct medical cannabis trials in an “apple shed”. (2) Acknowledges his further assertions that the previous Labor/Green government could have progressed the trials, but did not. (3) Understands from the proponents, Tasman Health Cannabinoids Pty Ltd, that:— (a) the intended facility was in fact the recently closed Huon Valley Mushroom Farm; (b) the use of that facility had been discussed with Tasmania Police; (c) encouragement was given by Huon Valley Council as to the use of the recently closed mushroom farm for the trial, as it would encourage employment in the area; (d) the proponent met with former Minister for Health, Michelle O’Byrne MP who then wrote to University of Tasmania Vice Chancellor, Peter Rathjen, giving the government’s in principle support for a trial, and encouraged him to engage in discussions with the proponent; and (e) since that time, the proponent and the University of Tasmania had been engaged in positive discussion, with University of Tasmania being supportive of the clinical study on a fee for service basis. (4) Calls on the Minister for Health to:— (a) apologise for his comments that misled Parliament; and (b) noting the aforementioned support from all sectors, to reverse his decision and approve the proposed medical cannabis trial in Tasmania in the interests of compassion and common sense. (21 August 2014) 227 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:— (1) Acknowledges the importance of China as a vital trading partner for Tasmania, and its key role as a lucrative and growing export market for Tasmania’s high quality produce. (2) Recognises the significant and established Chinese community in Tasmania along with the enormous economic, cultural and social benefits they bring to the wider Tasmanian community. (3) Collectively condemns the recent comments of Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie as an insult to the Chinese people and to the Chinese community of Australia. (4) Describes her ill-thought outburst as xenophobic, wrong and damaging to Australia’s relations with China, as well as Tasmanian exporters in the Chinese market. (5) Calls on Senator Lambie to acknowledge the hurt and damage she has caused, to apologise unreservedly for her insulting language towards China and to, in future, engage her brain before she speaks. (21 August 2014) 228 Ms Courtney to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that Friday 25 July 2014 was Schools Tree Day, a nation-wide initiative to encourage students to learn how to plant and care for seedlings as they grow. (2) Further notes that Schools Tree Day is part of Planet Ark’s National Tree Day initiative and that since starting in 1996, more than 20 million trees, shrubs and 342 NOTICES OF MOTION (3) (4) grasses have been planted. Each year more than 200,000 people participate in events run by their school council, community group and even at home. Recognises the active role Tamar NRM played in Northern Tasmania to assist facilitating tree planting events to occur at a number of schools. Congratulates all the students from both Youngtown Primary School and Port Dalrymple School for their enthusiasm for tree planning and interest in the environment. (21 August 2014) 229 Ms Courtney to move—That the House:— (1) Acknowledges that Netball Tasmania works extremely hard to uphold the highest values of excellence and sportsmanship and is the sport’s peak body, representing 13 affiliations and eight state league clubs. (2) Recognises Netball Tasmania and the success of their recent conference, “Explore Netball”. (3) Notes that the Liberal Government is committed to encouraging active lifestyles. (4) Draws to the attention of Members that Sydney will be hosting the Netball World Cup in 2015. (5) Further notes that the Liberal Government has committed $30,000 to enable Tasmania to host pre-competition activities for one to two international teams competing in the 2015 Netball World Cup. (6) Agrees that this will give Tasmanians a fabulous opportunity to witness world-class players in action and will further encourage participation in this already popular sport. (21 August 2014) 230 Mr Booth to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) Deloitte Access Economics director Chris Richardson’s recent comments that the was not surprised by Venture’s decision to abandon the Riley Creek mine; (b) the nearby Nelson Bay River iron ore mine owned by Shree Minerals also went into care and maintenance mode earlier this year, citing economic conditions; and (c) Mr Richardson’s assessment that:— (i) the spiralling iron ore price would have been a very significant factor in the Venture Mineral’s decision; (ii) while there is optimism within the state’s political ranks that the price of ore will come back, there was a general consensus that that was extremely unlikely, stating that iron ore prices are down, and chances are they’re staying down; (iii) today’s iron ore price was a problem for any mine, or potential mine, and shipping from the north-west added to the cost; (iv) that the entire mining industry only accounted for about 1 per cent of Tasmanian revenue and that overall it is part of an ongoing economic challenge to Tasmania; (v) that by and large it is a small market, and even in things like iron ore if there are smaller operations selling to markets that are a long way away, then economies of scale are part of the equation; and (vi) that in a world that’s globalising, transport costs are still something of a killer for Tasmanian gross prospects. (2) Calls on the Hodgman Liberal Government to cease blaming environmentalists for the lack of a business case for these unviable operations, and get on with identifying real work and real jobs based on the everlasting value of areas such as the Tarkine rather than publicly subsidised short term hole in the ground mining activities that can only exist while governments give false hope to investors whom ultimately lose their money along with an enormous amount of public cash and wasted departmental effort. (21 August 2014) 231 Mr Booth to move—That the House:—Agrees that the Government should reveal whether or not it sought Solicitor-General’s advice on the Workplace (Protection from Protestors) Bill 2014 and that the issue is a matter of public importance. (21 August 2014) 343 NOTICES OF MOTION 233 The Minister for Human Services to move—That the House notes that:— (a) 24-31 August 2014 is National Op Shop Week, an initiative of the Do Something charity in partnership with the National Association of Charitable Recycling Organisations (NACRO); (b) boosting donations to charity op shops is the aim of the third ‘National Op Shop Week”. With more and more Australians turning to charity op shops to find a bargain or to save money on essentials, charity op shops need good quality donations. (c) charity op shops are integral to the fabric of Australian society, with a significant number of charity community programs funded by the income derived from charity op shops and their clothing collection bins; (d) to make it easier to donate, over 2 100 Australian charity op shops have been listed on Do Something’s OpShopWeek.com.au website. Charity op shops listed on the site include Vinnies, the Salvos, Red Cross, Lifeline, The Smith Family, the RSPCA, the Asthma Foundation, Anglicare, MS Australia, Uniting Care, Mission Australia, and many more; (e) Tasmanians can support their local charity op shops in three ways by:— (i) donating good quality unwanted clothes or goods; (ii) volunteering at a shop; and (iii) helping op shops to raise money by buying their goods. (f) donating clothes is a great way to help the community, while at the same time giving clothes a second life, and helping the environment by keeping clothes out of landfill. So we encourage all Tasmanians to dig deep into their wardrobes and donate good quality clothing directly to their nearest charity op shop. (26 August 2014) 234 The Minister for Human Services to move—That the House notes that:— (a) event registrations for International Day of People with Disability are now open, and can be registered up until 3 December 2014; (b) celebrated annually on 3 December, International Day of People with Disability plays an important role in promoting the inclusion of people with disability in all aspects of Australian life and encourages support for their dignity, rights and well-being; (c) it is also a day to celebrate the many contributions people with disability make to our community; (d) in 2013, over 750 events were registered by businesses, community groups, sporting organisations and schools to support International Day of People with Disability in Australia; (e) events can be registered by visiting the International Day of People with Disability website, www.idpwd.com.au, or by calling 1800 400 385; and (f) the Tasmanian Liberal Government encourages people to participate in the International Day of People with Disability to assist in breaking down barriers and opening doors to ensure people with disability have the same opportunities to achieve their goals as any other Tasmanian. (26 August 2014) 236 Mr Booth to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) the Third Audit of the Mine Safety Unit and Office of Chief Inspector of Mines, Worksafe Tasmania, conducted by Professor Michael Quinlan, and finalised in April 2014; (b) the Report details 17 specific recommendations, including that:— (i) an additional inspector needs to be appointed with primary responsibility for quarrying; (ii) two current vacant posts should be filled as soon as possible; (iii) the need for a qualified coal mine inspector to be addressed; and (iv) broader recommendations raising issues over skills sets, salary structure, and mine safety regulations. 344 NOTICES OF MOTION (c) (2) that the Hodgman Government has announced the provision of funding to increase the current inspectorate numbers from five to six; and (d) with concern that the remainder of the Audit Report’s recommendations have been sent off to yet another Steering Committee, further delaying the implementation of these important and necessary recommendations until at least the end of the 2014 calendar year. Calls on the Hodgman Government to ensure the safety of mine workers and mine sites is prioritised, and to undertake that the State Budget provides funding for the implementation of the remaining Audit recommendations as well as further recommendations which may arise from the work of the newly commissioned Mine Safety Steering Committee. (26 August 2014) 237 Mr Booth to move—That the House:— (1) Notes Egg Day! Held at the Farm Gate Market in Hobart on Sunday 24 August 2014 where up to 500 people attended to sign petitions against the new labelling system included in the Tasmanian Primary Produce Safety (Egg) Regulations set to take effect later in 2014. (2) Congratulates Tasmanian Farm and Food Culture for helping to organise the day to enable small scale producers to highlight the importance of being able to bring fresh safely handled eggs to market without excessive government fees and red tape. (3) Notes that small egg producers, including those with more than 20 chooks in the backyard, will not be able to supply others with home grown eggs without first obtaining a licence, lodging a Food Safety Plan, paying to have that plan audited and finally stamping every individual egg. (4) Acknowledges:— (a) that in the State’s current economic climate, small scale producers need government support, not hindrance, to enable any extra income to be derived from the sale of home grown produce; (b) that small scale egg producers are held in high regard in terms of standards of animal welfare, food safety and biosecurity by their many customers State-wide; and (c) the vision and commitment of Tasmania’s small producers who are driving Tasmania’s burgeoning local food culture, which underpins our unique clean, green brand. (5) Recognises that laws passed in both Victoria and New South Wales allow for larger flock sizes and an exemption for small scale produces. (6) Notes that some small scale egg producers have already been driven out of the market, with more to come, in particular if laws surrounding the sale of caged eggs, and proposed by the Liberal Government are passed. (7) Calls on Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Hon Jeremy Rockliff MP to:— (a) consult with small scale egg producers and importantly, take heed of their feedback; and (b) ensure the Liberal’s well-work policy of ‘slashing red tape’ is adhered to by introducing new regulations providing for small egg producers with up to 50 chooks or other avian species an exemption from onerous, costly and unnecessary regulations. (26 August 2014) 238 Ms O’Byrne to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) that according to Australian education Union modelling the Hodgman budget cuts will severely impact upon school staff; (b) that 29% of classroom teachers will receive a wage cut of between 5.3% and 12.9% next year; (c) that 40% of teachers assistants will receive a wage cut between 6% and 8.1% over the next two years; and (d) that 267 teachers in their 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of teaching will receive a wage cut of between 29% and 36% over the next three years. (2) Condemns this savage attack on educators which will impact on staff retention and learning outcomes for Tasmanian students. (26 August 2014). 345 NOTICES OF MOTION 239 Ms Ogilvie to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) the principle of horizontal fiscal equalisation as a key pillar supporting our great Federation of Australian States and Territories; (b) the fundamental importance of the principle of horizontal fiscal equalisation which addresses the vertical fiscal imbalance created by the vesting of taxation rights in the Federal Government; and (c) as a corollary of that, the efforts of the current government (encouraged by certain mainland states and territories), to reduce funding to Tasmania by a possible reduction of GST or other taxation based revenues into our great State. (2) Resists such backward, unfair and discriminatory attacks on Tasmania. (3) Recognises that state pride has been impacted by consistent negative commentary on the matter that Tasmania will not accept an austerity programme, and that damage to our fine State’s reputation cannot be easily remedied, once inflicted. (26 August 2014) 240 Ms Ogilvie to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) the retrograde and regressive steps taken by the Government in relation to intensive farming practices particularly battery egg farming; (b) the acceptance and imprimatur given by this Government to disgraceful, barbaric and unhealthy methods of egg production for human consumption and the unacceptable methods of hen farming to meet that end, when considered in the light of modern, cruelty-free standards; and (c) the large number of communications received by Members of Parliament from animal rights activists expressing their dismay at the plight of hens subjected to battery farming operations. (2) Clearly articulate a plan to move Tasmania towards a fairer, less cruel method of egg production and hen farming that speaks of 21st century methods and a more healthy and just attitude to livestock and food production. (26 August 2014) 241 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:— (1) Acknowledges the work of previous Labor/Green government in its promotion of a cruelty-free Tasmania and the Tasmanian brand in their moves towards a complete phase out of battery hen farms in Tasmania. (2) Notes the work of activist groups, such as Animals Australia and Brightside Animal Sanctuary, in engaging and educating Tasmanians about the miserable lives of hens imprisoned as simply units of production in battery farms. (3) Condemns Treasurer, Hon Peter Gutwein MP for his decision a few short weeks after taking office to scrap the Treasurer’s Instruction requiring government departments to purchase only cruelty free eggs, a move that promotes animal cruelty. (4) Acknowledges the Egg Labelling and Sale Bill 2013 that passed the House of Assembly last year, if enacted would enable all Tasmanians to be able to make an informed, cruelty-free choice at the checkout. (5) Calls on the Hodgman Liberal Government to acknowledge the market direction towards cruelty free produce by:— (a) reversing Treasurer Gutwein’s decision to scrap the purchasing policy on cruelty-free eggs; (b) recalling the Egg Labelling and Sale Bill 2013, to the House of Assembly so it can then be considered by the Legislative Council; and (c) Giving in-principle support to a legislated ban on battery hen farming in Tasmania. (26 August 2014) 242 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:— (1) Recognises that National Op Shop Week runs from 24 August – 31 August 2014. (2) Understands that National Op Shop Week is an initiative of ‘Do Something’ who run programs across Australia, encouraging people to do small things within their communities that compound to make a greater change. 346 NOTICES OF MOTION (3) (4) (5) Acknowledges that the purpose of National Op Shop Week is to boost sales and donations of quality clothing and household goods to op shops, which are not only a recycled and sustainable option for us all, but also give back to charitable organisations. Notes that the Federal Abbott Budget will increase the financial stress on many in our more disadvantaged communities, and that op-shopping will often be their only option for household goods and clothing for their family. Calls on all Members of the House to show their support for the work of our charitable organisations such as St Vincent de Paul, the Salvation Army, Red Cross and Lifeline, the volunteers who support them and the Tasmanian families they support by:— (a) donating their unwanted, good quality household goods and clothing to their nearest Op Shop; and (b) donning their best Op Shop fashion this Budget Day, Thursday 28 August 2014, a day when the hardship felt my many disadvantaged Tasmanians, already reeling from the first Abbott Budget, is almost certain to be compounded. (26 August 2014) 244 Ms Giddings to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) Victoria’s Labor Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews has joined NSW Premier Mike Baird, Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner and Opposition Leader John Robertson, as well as our own Tasmanian Opposition Leader, Bryan Green, in giving support for the use of medical cannabis; (b) NSW MP Kevin Anderson will introduce a private member's bill in support of medical cannabis into the New South Wales Parliament; and (c) a multi-party group of MPs within the federal parliament, including Liberal MP’s Sharman Stone and Warren Entsch, are working on a bill to allow cannabis oil as a medical treatment for epilepsy sufferers, cancer patients and other life-threatening illnesses. (2) Calls upon the Hodgman Liberal Government to:— (a) at the very least to join with other states in their support for medicinal cannabis in Australia; and (b) with Tasmania’s proven track record in growing illicit substances to lobby nationally for the legalising of medical cannabis and for Tasmania to be the State where it is grown and manufactured. (26 August 2014) 245 Ms Giddings to move—That the House:— (1) Thanks the retiring magistrate Don Jones for his twenty years of service on the bench in the North-West of Tasmania. (2) Notes:— (a) the comments of Magistrate Jones that courts must retain the ability to sentence offenders and not have their discretion removed through political policies like mandatory minimum sentencing; (b) Magistrate Jones’ support for suspended sentences where he is quoted in the Mercury on the 26 August 2014 as saying “Suspended sentences can be a valuable tool and are not a get-out-of-jail-free card. Sometimes decisions need to be a bit more creative and we need space to do that. We need to take individual circumstances into account and to be fair at all times”; and (c) Magistrate Jones' fear that the Federal Liberal Government’s attack on welfare will lead to more crime saying “People will take other courses to supplement their income if they become desperate, or they will increase their use of alcohol or drugs to block reality out.” (26 August 2014) 246 Ms White to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) the Hodgman Government wage freeze will have a significant and detrimental impact on health professionals employed in the Tasmanian public sector; and 347 NOTICES OF MOTION (b) (2) (3) (4) (5) the correspondence that has been issued by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) to its members which says the Hodgman Government’s attack on workers is worse than WorkChoices—it breaks workplace agreements and ends workers’ rights in Tasmania. Draws attention to the impact of the wage freeze on an ordinary Tasmanian nurse who is set to lose up to 8% of salary in one year; equivalent to more than a $5,000 wage cut. Questions how this can be regarded as anything other than a savage attack on frontline workers in our health system by the Hodgman Liberal Government. Highlights how the wage freeze and increment freeze is unfair and will result in Tasmanian Nurses and Midwives being the lowest paid in Australia. Calls on the Hodgman Liberal Government to stop their attack on frontline health workers. (26 August 2014) 247 Mr Llewellyn to move—That the House:— (1) Considers the mixed messages and comments coming from the Abbott Government, together with the muted responses of the Hodgman Government regarding changes to the renewable energy target, to be:— (a) a very worrying sign of a lack of commitment by both governments to reducing carbon pollution; (b) a threat to the viability of companies involved in the production of renewable energy; (c) a threat to the tens of thousands of jobs presently involved in the renewable energy industry; (d) a threat to the Australian and Tasmanian economies by ignoring the huge wealth generating capacity of renewable energy generation; and (e) an impost to energy consumers by increasing electricity bills while ignoring the mitigating effects of renewable electrical energy on expected price increases in gas and carbon, as shown by the University of NSW’s recent modelling. (2) Condemns the Tasmanian Liberals for sitting on their hands and refusing to stand up for Tasmania in the face of the present national uncertainty and sovereign risk surrounding the renewable energy industry. (26 August 2014) 248 Ms Ogilvie to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) the utmost importance and urgency of the completion of the National Broadband Network (NBN) roll out which supports Tasmania’s important technology industry; (b) the Auditor General’s report into the Government Radio Network (GRN) and the desirability of establishing a state of the art communications network; and (c) the importance of addressing issues of Tasmania’s unique topography, business, residential and emergency services needs. (2) Agrees a fully functional communications network is fundamental to sustain and grow Tasmania’s digital future. (26 August 2014) 249 Ms O’Byrne to move—That the House:— (1) Congratulates Desiree Johnston for representing Australia as part of the Human Rights Commission’s delegation at the Conference of State Parties (COSP) in New York in order to consider the convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. (2) Notes:— (a) that along with Desiree six other young people with disabilities from around Australia will form a Disabled People’s Organisation aimed at building working relationships with the Australian Government and delegates from other countries; (b) Desiree is a young woman living with cognitive disability in regional Tasmania and is currently the elected Members President of Speak Out. 348 NOTICES OF MOTION (3) (4) Recognises that the experience at attending the Conference of State Parties (COSP) will be invaluable in participating in high level disability issues globally. Calls on all parties to understand and promote the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. (27 August 2014) 250 Mr Booth to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) the original objective of Australia’s Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme was to increase the use of renewable-based energy by 20% by 2020; (b) recent debate in the media surrounding the RET, including calls by industry associations to cut back investment in renewable energy; (c) that the 2014 Jacobs report indicates national reduction of large scale renewable energy could increase profits by as much as $8 billion to coal generators, and $2 billion to gas generators, yet energy prices will continue to rise; (d) the report indicates there will be an additional 150 million tonnes of extra carbon pollution nationally by 2030, and 240 million tonnes by 2040; (e) that electricity transmission charges have more than doubled over the past 5 years for Tasmanian businesses. (2) Recognises:— (a) Tasmanian businesses source most of their energy from renewable hydro and wind, with forward estimates indicating that the State has sufficient installed generation capacity to meet needs until 2035; (b) that with some ‘big picture’ businesses, such as smelters, set to downscale operations in the future, there will likely be an excess of energy transmitted to the grid; (c) that any further investment in renewable energy source infrastructure, including a second Basslink cable, needs to be closely scrutinised and the business case analysed to ensure the outlay does not exceed the profitability. (3) Calls on Premier Hon Will Hodgman MP to establish a tripartite delegation to lobby his Federal counterparts to retain the RET, and ensure they are not hoodwinked by large-scale power companies and industry associations into reducing the national investment in the RET scheme. (27 August 2014) 251 The Minister for State Growth to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) on 22 August 2014, the 2015 Employer of Choice Awards were launched at the Hotel Grand Chancellor; (b) the Government has extended an invitation to new and existing, large and small, businesses in Tasmania, to strive to be an Employer of Choice and apply to be formally recognised as an Employer of Choice in 2015; (c) since 2006, a total of 56 Employers of Choice, with over 11,000 employees collectively, have been recognised for demonstrating contemporary workplace practices and outstanding support for staff. (d) Employers of Choice:— (i) demonstrate vibrant, contemporary and flexible work practices and places; (ii) help Tasmania to attract and retain highly-skilled, productive and creative people who drive economic growth and innovation; and (iii) help to further enhance the Employer of Choice brand and the positive benefits that flow to communities across the State from their business; (e) it is a high priority for the Liberal Government to ensure that we have the workforce we need to address the needs of industry, both now and into the future, as we achieve our vision for State Growth, being jobs, growth and opportunities for all Tasmanians. Employers of Choice are leading the way in this regard; and (f) the Liberal Government has a long-term plan for Tasmania, which will see industry supported, reduced red and green tape, greater facilitation of 349 NOTICES OF MOTION (2) development, and the economic benefits that flow to communities from the creation of jobs, growth and opportunity. Acknowledges and applauds the significant contribution to the Tasmanian economy made by Employers of Choice, being an investment in their people, processes and workplace. (27 August 2014). 252 Ms Countney to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) that University of Tasmania (UTAS) hosted the official launch of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Transforming Australia’s Naval Manufacturing Industry on Friday 22 August 2014; (b) that this initiative is funded under ARC’s Industrial Transformation Training Centre’s scheme; (c) the Training Centre will deliver research outcomes through the development of postdoctoral and postgraduate candidates in partnership with industry, university and government; and (d) this new facility will add further to the University’s already impressive research capacity and training in Tasmania, particularly in relation to naval and maritime design. (2) Recognises that as an island, we have an inherent connection with the ocean and is therefore only natural that we further develop our research and training capacity in this area, which links directly to one of our key natural advantages. (3) Congratulates the University on this initiative and its success in securing funding through ARC’s Industrial Transformation Training Centre’s scheme. (27 August 2014) 253 Ms White to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) the finding of the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee’s inquiry into Out of Pocket expenses which found that the Federal Liberal Government’s $7 GP tax will have a disproportionate impact on Tasmanians; (b) that in evidence given to the committee in response to questions asked by Tasmanian Labor Senator, Sen. Catryna Bilyk, the President of the Australian Medical Association, Brian Owler, told the inquiry, “Tasmania has a higher burden of chronic disease and smoking rates, and we need to do more to encourage preventative health care and chronic disease management. That is why I think the co-payment is probably going to affect Tasmanians more than it affects people in other jurisdictions”. (2) Acknowledges that this evidence and other modelling by other peak bodies and National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM), indicates many Tasmanians will be worse off as a consequence of this Federal Liberal Government’s unfair budget. (3) Highlights that the Senate Committee recommended that the Government not proceed with further co-payments and instead should “undertake a comprehensive review of the impact of existing co-payments on individuals’ access to health services and health outcomes” with “particular attention to the impact on the most vulnerable groups in the community.” (27 August 2014) 254 Ms White to move—That the House:— (1) Notes the efforts of many volunteers at the Dodges Ferry Football Club to support their local community club week after week, both on and off the field. (2) Congratulates the Club for organising a big music event, Wolfe Brothers Rock Sorell, from 5.30pm on 20 September 2014 to help raise funds for the Club’s activities. (3) Notes the event will be hosed at the Sorell Memorial Hall and features three bands over five hours, with the Wolfe Brothers as the headline act. (4) Acknowledges that tickets can be purchased from Moshtix and cost just $30. (5) Encourages Members to help advertise this music event to support the work of the Dodges Ferry Football Club and help spread the work that the Wolfe Brothers will rock Sorell. (27 August 2014). 350 NOTICES OF MOTION 255 Mr McKim to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) Wide Angle Tasmania was established in 2005 to provide training, advice, equipment and support for film, television and on-line production in Tasmania; (b) that Wide Angle is essential to the development of local talent and production allowing Tasmanians to gain experience in the industry while remaining in the state; (c) that Wide Angle is the only full equipment hire option in Tasmania for filmmakers businesses or community groups to source camera, sound, lights and post-production equipment and that in 2013 it waived $28 000 in hire fees to support screen production activity; (d) that Wide Angle’s initiative, Raw Nerve has seen 17 films produced by emerging directors in Tasmania since 2008 that have screened at 75 national and international film festivals, and ABC2 selected all three 2013 Raw Nerve films to screen nationally in 2014; and (e) concern that due to Commonwealth budget cuts, Screen Australia has announced that Wide Angle’s funding of $80 000 per year will be cut from the end of 2015 and that this is more than half of Wide Angle’s direct funding. (2) Congratulates Wide Angle in its significant achievements to date. (3) Calls on the Hodgman Liberal Government to show commitment to Tasmania’s important creative industries by working with Wide Angle, and the sector, to ensure that adequate support is given to Wide Angle to continue to provide all services and support to the sector that it currently provides. (27 August 2014) 256 Ms Giddings to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) on 26 August 2014 Devonport City Council voted to support a medicinal cannabis trial in Tasmania; (b) comments by former State Liberal candidate, Alderman Leon Perry as reported in the Advocate on 27 August 2014 where he expressed his bitter disappointment in the Hodgman Liberal Government for not supporting a medical trial, saying he could only put it down to personal ideology placed ahead of benefits for the State; and (c) Alderman Perry’s comments where he said, “I’m bitterly disappointed that a supposedly pro-development, free enterprise, jobs, jobs, jobs State Liberal Government has let slip a golden opportunity to establish a niche manufacturing and distribution market for a new product in Tasmania”. (2) Congratulates:— (a) Alderman Perry for standing up to his party and taking a stand on this important health and economic issues; and (b) former State Labor candidate, Alderman Justine Keay for recognising the opportunities a medicinal cannabis industry in Tasmania could have for the local economy on the North West Coast as well as the medical benefits for constituents like Natalie Daley. (3) Condemns the Hodgman Liberal Government for closing the door on business investment in Tasmania, and using every excuse under the sun to do nothing rather than be constructive and either work with TasCann or seek interest from the pharmaceutical industry for a medical trial of medicinal cannabis in Tasmania. (27 August 2014) 257 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that the Royal Hobart Hospital is the State’s major emergency and critical care hospital. (2) Acknowledges that all too often ambulances and paramedics are left parked outside the Royal Hobart Hospital, caring for patients who cannot be admitted into the Emergency Unit due to a lack of beds, a practice colloquially referred to as ‘ramping’. 351 NOTICES OF MOTION (3) (4) (5) Understands that on Sunday 24 August 2014, nine ambulances and their paramedics were left nursing patients outside the Royal Hobart Hospital for the majority of the day, leaving just three ambulances to service the Hobart locality. Notes that the day before the State Election then Opposition Leader, now Premier, Hon Will Hodgman MP wrote a four page letter to the Australian Paramedics Association, acknowledging that the “unacceptable practice of ramping reduces the ability of ambulance services to respond to other emergency calls”. Heeds the call of the Australian Paramedics Association General Manager, Craig Bindley, for the Hodgman Government to stop blaming the previous government and get on with fixing the problem. (27 August 2014) 258 The Minister for Health to move—That the House:— (1) Acknowledges the great work of the Heart Foundation through its Big Heart Appeal, raising funds for world class research to fight heart disease. (2) Notes the Liberal Government’s $50 000 donation to support this worthy cause. (3) Acknowledges the toll heart disease takes on Tasmanians, their families and communities. (4) Notes the Liberal Government’s goal for Tasmania to have the healthiest population by 2025, as outlined in its policy A Healthy Tasmania. (27 August 2014) 259 Ms Ogilvie to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) the importance to Tasmania of our professional services sector; (b) that professionals traditionally operating in a small business context, providing legal, architectural, technical, IT, accounting, consulting, medical, dental, business, engineering and other professional services have not been treated fairly in relation to State Government procurement; (c) the concern of professional services peak organisations in relation to the export from Tasmania of State Government spending and procurement contracts to mainland firms; and (d) in particular the high level of skill and expertise currently held within the local legal profession; local barristers and solicitors, many of whom have had national and international experience. (2) Considers whether there is any good reason why the State Government’s legal procurement budget continues to favour major interstate law firms. (3) Acknowledges the detrimental impact this state of affairs has on the professional ability to afford to recruit and retain graduates and ensure strong professions within Tasmania and the ongoing employment of our young people. (27 August 2014) 260 Ms Giddings to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) concern with the reliability of medical cannabis on the black market, with some being found to have no cannabis content and others with varying Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels; (b) this highlights the need for urgent action to be taken by all State and Federal Governments to legalise and properly regulate the medical cannabis industry. (2) Calls on the Minister for Health to show leadership and provide a commitment to the House to raise this matter as a matter of urgency with all other Health Ministers to hasten action on progressing further clinical trials in Australia and legalising medical cannabis. (28 August 2014) 261 Ms Giddings to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) Tasmanian Police already have the power to arrest and charge protestors and the courts to fine or imprison protestors in the workplace under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012; (b) embarrassingly the Government in the Legislative Council has moved to have their anti-protest laws referred to committee to enable belated public consultation to occur; 352 NOTICES OF MOTION (c) (2) (3) the arrogance of the Hodgman Liberal Government in denying the public the chance to have been consulted prior to the debate in the House of Assembly which would have helped to inform the debate. Condemns the Hodgman Liberal Government for guillotining the debate in the Lower House, thereby denying Members the chance to properly scrutinise and debate the issues contained in the Legislation. Notes that the Legislation has been bungled, is unnecessary and should be scrapped. (28 August 2014) 262 The Premier to move—That the House notes:— (1) The State Budget released on 28 August 2014, delivers all the Government’s election commitments, commences the task of repairing the budget mess left by the former Labor-Green Government and lays the foundations for the future, including that the Government has cut $450 million from the $1.1 billion in cumulated deficits Labor and the Greens left the State with, whilst also reducing projected net debt from more than $400 million to around $50 million. (2) The Liberal Budget contains record spends on frontline services including:— (a) a record $5.8 billion on education over the forward estimates; (b) increasing health spending by nearly 5% to a record $1.465 billion in 201415; and (c) restoring police numbers to 1228 officers which will see police expenditure rise to $225 million over the forward estimates. (3) That the Budget also provides over $300 million to support State Government concessions, approximately $180 million of which will be spent helping Tasmanians with cost of living expenses. (2 September 2014) 263 The Premier to move—That the House:— (1) Expresses its deepest regret at the recent death of Mrs Doone Kennedy AO. (2) Recognises the significant contribution Mrs Kennedy made to Tasmania, and particularly the City of Hobart as an Alderman and as its first and only female Lord Mayor. (3) Acknowledges Mrs Kennedy’s extraordinary public service was recognised in her being awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia in 1994 for service to Local Government and the community. (4) Respectfully tenders to Mrs Kennedy’s family its sincere condolences. (2 September 2014) 264 Ms O’Byrne to move—That the House:— (1) Notes the success of the guaranteeing futures program in Tasmanian schools which:— (a) provides programs which assist young people plan, prepare and make informed choices about their post school destinations; (b) supports young people at risk of disengaging from education and training; (c) facilitates a broad range of flexible education and training pathways relevant to young people and to the communities in which they live; and (d) provides quality career awareness programs and partner with educational institutions, peak bodies, organisations and businesses. (2) Congratulates the staff on their many successful transitions for young people. (3) Condemns the Government for axing 50 staff who provide this valuable role in schools. (4) Calls upon the Government to immediately reinstate the funding for the guaranteeing futures program to ensure that young people are not abandoned at this crucial point in their lives. (2 September 2014) 265 Mr Booth to move—That the House:— (1) Notes the Tasmanian Greens MPs’ Alternative Budget Statement 2014-15, which identifies an alternative Revenue and Savings strategy, and expenditure priorities to that contained in the damaging Hodgman Budget. 353 NOTICES OF MOTION (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 266 Acknowledges that the Greens’ Alternative Budget Statement identifies $635.8 million over the forward estimates from extra revenue raised, and expenditure savings from the Hodgman Budget with which the Greens would not proceed. Welcomes the Alternative Budget Statement’s reprioritised total expenditure of $630 million over the forward estimates, which funds all Greens’ costed election commitments, and covers the 700 identified public sector jobs and 12 month wage freeze. Welcomes the fact the Greens’ Alternative Budget Statement 2014-15 would:— (a) introduce the long overdue Tasmanian Charter of Rights and Responsibilities, which is a stark contrast to the punitive anti-protest laws spruiked in the cruel Hodgman Budget; (b) restore the Tasmanian Climate Action Council; (c) restore Integrity Commission funding; (d) provide additional funding to the State’s eight Community Legal Centres to cover the gap inflicted by the Abbott Federal Budget cuts; (e) fund a feasibility study into establishing a Mine Remediation Centre of Excellence at Queenstown; (f) restore funding to the 10 Days on the Island Festival and the highly acclaimed Baroque Festival; and (g) secure ongoing funding for School Canteen. Welcomes the fact the Greens’ Alternative Budget 2014-15 tackles the issue of long term structural reform, including the unfunded superannuation liability. Supports the Greens’ Alternative Budget Statement 2014-15 allocation of $5 million for an independent State Finances and Taxation Review, which would:— (a) be chaired by an independent person with appropriate expertise, such as Dr Ken Henry; (b) resume the State Taxation Review, previously terminated without resolution by the Liberal and Labor parties; (c) assess the State’s unfunded superannuation liability, develop and provide options; (d) review the total State sector debt, including the State’s Government Business Enterprises and State Owned Corporations, and its long term implications; and (e) provide recommendations regarding medium and long term structural reform options to assist in moving the State’s economy to a sustainable footing, consistent with community needs and expectations. (2 September 2014) Ms Ogilvie to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) dawn raids have been conducted in Hobart to unilaterally and precipitously remove for the purpose of deportation an Iranian Tasmanian asylum seeker. These events are shocking, distressing and deeply insulting to our democratic foundations; (b) said asylum seeker who protested the legitimacy of the removal and deportation, is now being held in a Victorian detention facility without access to legal representation. Tasmania in 2014 is not prepared to put up with secret raids the like of which we have never seen; (c) it is a well established principle of international humanitarian law that persecution on the basis of religious belief is sufficient to establish an asylum seeker’s refugee status; (d) that Christian women and children are currently at the barricades as we speak in Syria and the Australian Government ought to immediately offer to bring them here; (e) Buddhist, Catholic and Hindu Vietnamese boys in addition to Iranian Anglican asylum seekers have sought refuge in Tasmania and are seeking refugee status and that all of these refugees are receiving substantial support of important organisations and communities including The Society of Friends; and 354 NOTICES OF MOTION (f) (2) the people of Hobart are justifiably horrified by the disproportionate display of force, the number of officers attending the raid estimated at 15 and the shadow of secrecy that contaminates the decent people of Tasmania. Calls on this Government to seek immediate assurances from the Prime Minister and Minister for Immigration that there will be no more dawn raids. (2 September 2014) 267 Mr Jaensch to move—That the House notes:— (1) The University of Tasmania has played an important role as a provider of higher education and research since 1890. (2) The University of Tasmania has released an Impact Statement outlining the University’s role as an economic driver in Tasmania. (3) According to the Impact Statement:— (a) the University contributes $1.7 billion to the Tasmanian economy each year; (b) 1 in 4 Tasmanians has a direct connection to the University of Tasmania; (c) the University employed a total of 5900 people in 2013; (d) 30 000 students are enrolled at the University; (e) the University of Tasmania is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide; (f) the University of Tasmania is rated at or above world standard in 16 of 21 research fields; (g) the University is in the nation’s top ten for research income, attracting $96 million in 2013; (h) More than 65 public lectures, forums and graduation ceremonies were held across its four campuses last year; and (i) more than 90 000 students have graduated from the University of Tasmania since 1890. (2) The State Government recognises that the University of Tasmania is an important driver of regional, economic and community development in our state, and will continue to advocate the interests of this University, and Tasmania, in the context of proposed Federal policy changes. (2 September 2014) 268 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:— (1) Warmly acknowledges the great life and contribution to the City of Hobart of former Lord Mayor, Doone Kennedy, Officer of the Order of Australia, who has passed away at the age of 87. (2) Recognises that Mrs Kennedy was a pioneer for women in politics, a strong leader in her community who was on Hobart City Council for 17 years, with ten of those years as Lord Mayor at a critical time in the City’s development. (3) Expresses its respect and admiration for Mrs Kennedy’s commitment and tenacity in the job as Lord Mayor, and on behalf of generations of Hobart children, its deep appreciation of her drive to establish the Hobart Aquatic Centre. (4) Further expresses its deep condolences to Mrs Doone Kennedy’s family and wide circle of friends for their loss. (2 September 2014) 269 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:— (1) Recognises that Tasmania has among the highest prescription painkiller rates – in particular prescriptions of morphine and oxycodone – and the highest death rate from prescription oxycodone overdose in the country. (2) Further recognises that prescription painkillers can be highly addictive and that they can and have led to death from overdose. (3) Acknowledges that there are scientifically and medically proven alternatives to conventional prescription painkillers, alternatives that are safe and available in more than 20 nations worldwide, including 23 U.S. States which have legalised medical cannabis. (4) Notes ground breaking research undertaken by the University of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Centre which finds that deaths by prescription overdose have decreased by an average of 25% in the 23 U.S. States that have legalised medicinal cannabis. (5) Agrees that medicinal cannabis is saving lives in those jurisdictions that have legalised its prescription and use. 355 NOTICES OF MOTION (6) (7) Further agrees that medicinal cannabis not only provides significant relief to people suffering the effects of chemotherapy, multiple sclerosis and multiple seizures, HIV/AIDS along with a range of other conditions, it also provides a safe, effective alternative to prescription painkillers. Calls on the Minister for Health to acknowledge these facts, the fact that medicinal cannabis saves lives, and reverse his ideological opposition to a medicinal cannabis trial in Tasmania. (2 September 2014) 270 Mr Barnett to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that for the first time in decades, the Green tide in Tasmania will be turned back by the Forestry (Rebuilding the Forest Industry) Bill. (2) Further notes that this Bill will see balance return to the stewardship of Tasmania’s forests after years of Labor/Green lock-ups. (3) Acknowledges the devastating effect of the so-called ‘peace deal’ on Tasmania as outlined in a recent draft report produced by the University of Canberra which notes that more than 60% of forestry jobs disappeared in the five years to 2013 including a gutting of the industry in the Southern Midlands which saw the number of jobs in forestry and associated sectors slashed from 207 in 2008 to just 4 in 2013 and in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay area which collapsed from 193 jobs in 2008 to just 7 in 2013. (4) Notes that this Bill will be a valuable first step in helping such forestry communities in regional Tasmania rebuild and grow. (5) Condemns Markets for Change for plans that they will re-start their campaign to undermine global opportunities for Tasmanian timber and thus undermine job opportunities for Tasmanians, particularly those in regional areas. (2 September 2014) 271 Ms White to move—That the House:— (1) Notes Australia recognises dementia and memory loss throughout the month of September 2014 with a range of events to help people understand the symptoms and causes of dementia and to raise awareness of this disease. (2) Congratulates the work of Alzheimer’s Australia for continuing to support people with dementia and their families to understand what is happening to them in the early stages of diagnosis and as their disease progresses. (3) Highlights that there are many causes of dementia and that generally speaking the disease is most commonly found in people over the age of 65, but it can affect people as young as 30. (4) Refers Members to the website, www.fightdementia.org.au to access a wide range of material which helps explain the range of impacts dementia can have on a person as well as provide factsheets to help people understand dementia and memory loss. (5) Reminds Members that there is a national dementia hotline, which is 1800 100 500, which people can call for advice and support. (6) Commends Alzheimer’s Australia for their efforts to improve understanding about this disease throughout Dementia Awareness Month. (2 September 2014) 272 Ms White to move—That the House:— (1) Notes the important community and emergency food organisations like SecondBite, Foodbank and Produce to the People do right across Tasmania. (2) Further notes that SecondBite are currently redistributing approximately 70 000 kilograms of healthy nutritious food every month. (3) Acknowledges that in May 2014 generous people grew, baked and gave to Produce to the People 3 tonnes of broccoli, cauliflower, swedes and cabbage, 722 kilograms of assorted fruit and vegetables, 60 dozen eggs, 198 loaves of bread, and 240 assorted rolls supporting 20 schools in the North West and numerous community organisations. (4) Highlights that Foodbank’s Derwent Park warehouse had delivered more than a million kilograms of food in the last 12 months to 220 welfare organisations across the State. 356 NOTICES OF MOTION (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Raises concern that there is no funding in the State Budget handed down by the Hodgman Liberal Government to continue funding the great work these organisations do. Raises concern that as a consequence many Tasmanian families in need of affordable, nutritious food may struggle to access it due to Liberal Government funding cuts. Highlights that organisations like the Salvation Army and Mission Australia that rely on accessing affordable and nutritious food from these three providers will need to find new ways to support the vulnerable people they assist, which will put increased pressure on their budgets. Raises alarm that the Federal Government will cut emergency relief funding to Tasmanian welfare organisation by 26 percent from 1 July 2015 which will further undermine their ability to support Tasmanians in need. Condemns the Hodgman Liberal Government for failing to understand the important role emergency food providers play in our community and the number of families and organisations who rely on them right across Tasmania. (2 September 2014) 273 Ms Courtney to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that on Thursday 28 August 2014 the Liberal Majority Government delivered its first budget after 16 years of failure by the Labor and Labor-Green Governments. (2) Commends the Government on the work it has done to strike a balance and ensure that Tasmania’s bottom line is improved as well as stimulating growth in the economy. (3) Further notes that the Government has delivered on all of its election commitments and delivered on the plan it clearly articulated to the Tasmanian people. (2 September 2014) 274 Mr Booth to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that the Greens’ Alternative Budget Statement 2014-15, through new identified savings and reprioritised expenditure, avoids all 700 of the Liberals’ identified public sector job cuts, and the 12 month wage freeze. (2) Condemns the Hodgman Liberal regime for moving to slash the public sector in order to pay for their own reckless election spending spree with which they bought their way into power. (3) Notes with concern:— (a) the Liberals’ Crown Employees (Salaries) Bill 2014 slips in a sneaky and underhand mechanism to extend the 12 month wage freeze indefinitely by providing for future changes to the salary of Crown employees through Regulations; and (b) the Crown Employees (Salaries) Bill 2014 also provides for the performance and exercise of the functions and powers of the Tasmanian Industrial Commission, and any provisions of the Industrial Relations Act 1984, to be overridden by Regulations. (4) Calls on the Hodgman Liberal government to:— (a) abandon these unprecedented attacks on the State’s industrial relations system; (b) undertake to respect the role and independence of the Tasmanian Industrial Commission; and (c) commit to having the respect and fortitude to bring any proposed subsequent extensions to the proposed 12 month wage freeze to the Parliament to be subjected to democratic, transparent and accountable scrutiny and debate. (3 September 2014) 275 Ms O’Byrne to move—That the House:— (1) Recognises that across the State in our child care centres and early learning centres, staff, children and families celebrated Educators Day on 3 September 2014. (2) Notes that this day recognises the high quality education and support provided by Tasmanian Educators. (3) Calls upon the State Government to stand up for quality care and oppose reduction in quality by their Federal counterparts. 357 NOTICES OF MOTION (4) Recognises that when it comes to our youngest Tasmanians ‘Quality Matters’. (3 September 2014) 276 Mr McKim to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) that Sunday 7 September 2014 is National Threatened Species Day and that this date marks the day the last Tasmanian tiger died in Hobart in 1936; (b) that over 600 species of plants, vertebrates and invertebrates in Tasmania are currently listed on the Schedules of the Threatened Species Protection Act 1995; (c) that a significant number of threatened species and ecological communities in Tasmania are currently listed under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the EPBC); (d) that a listing can trigger an assessment and approval process under the EPBC Act when activities or developments are likely to significantly affect the threatened species or ecological community; (e) that the Commonwealth will be entering into an approval bilateral with Tasmania so that any decision made by the Tasmanian Government will be regarded as satisfying approval requirements under the EPBC Act; and (f) that State and Local Governments lack the capacity to administer the EPBC Act and there is no evidence to justify handing over environmental powers to less well funded, less qualified and less independent State and Local Governments. (2) Agrees that handing control of our environment and threatened species to the State Government is environmental vandalism, one of the biggest steps backwards in environmental protection in 30 years and this should be opposed in the name of future generations. (3 September 2014) 277 Mr Barnett to move—That the House:— (1) Notes 3 September 2014, is Australian National Flag Day, an annual day specifically celebrating our national flag. (2) Further notes that Australian National Flag Day was officially established in 1996 by the proclamation of the former Governor-General Sir William Deane and celebrates the first time the flag was flown on 3 September 1901 over the dome of the Exhibition Building in Melbourne when then Prime Minister Edmund Barton announced the winners of a competition to design a flag for Australia. (3) Acknowledges the Australian National Flag as Australia’s foremost national symbol and a unifying and powerful expression of Australian identity. (4) Notes that Australian National Flag Day provides all Australians with an opportunity to reflect with pride and gratitude upon the achievements and qualities of this great nation since Federation. (5) Encourages individuals, community organisations, local authorities, businesses and schools across Tasmania to conduct flag-raising ceremonies, fly or display the National Flag on 3 September 2014. (3 September 2014) 278 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that the Hodgman Liberal Budget will cut $210 million from Health over four years, with $111 million coming from our hospitals, and the remaining $99 million from cuts to staffing and resources within the Department of Health. (2) Understands that these savings will come from freezing the pay of doctors, nurses, allied health workers and every other public servant who works in our hospitals, by not renewing contracts and by making positions redundant and agrees this will impact on front line services in Health. (3) Acknowledges that from 2017, the Federal Government will begin carving funds out of the State Budget, with the estimated impact on Health alone expected to be $1.77 billion over the next decade. (4) Anticipates that public health funding will be savaged, our hospitals will shed staff, wards will close and the health of Tasmanians will suffer as a direct result of the combined Abbott and Hodgman Liberal Budgets. 358 NOTICES OF MOTION (5) Calls on The Minister for Health, Hon. Michael Ferguson MP to put the health and wellbeing of Tasmanians before pork-barrelled promises and cheap politics, be up front with Tasmanians that Liberals, State and Federal, are gutting public health, and admit to having no long term plan for the sustainability of the Health system in Tasmania. (3 September 2014) 279 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that the Tasmanian Community Fund was established by law in 2005 to ensure the proceeds of the sale of the Trust Bank were disbursed through an annual grant process to the benefit of communities in Tasmania. (2) Recognises that the Tasmanian Community Fund Board independently and rigorously assesses grant applications to ensure funds are focussed on community development and allocated to groups and organisations in areas of need. (3) Acknowledges that since its establishment the Tasmanian Community Fund has delivered tangible positive benefit to many community groups in Tasmania, all at arms-length from government and politics. (4) Expresses its thanks to the Tasmanian Community Fund Board for its work on behalf of the people of Tasmania. (5) Notes that:— (a) the Hodgman Liberal Government plans to abolish the Tasmanian Community Fund Board, delivering not only a very modest saving to the Budget bottom line, but over $6 million a year to be disbursed through the Premier’s own Department; and (b) this Budget measure has caused deep concern in Tasmania’s community sector who rightly feel it is a recipe for pork barrelling. (6) Calls on the Liberals to keep their hands off the Tasmanian Community Fund monies and reverse this ill-considered, highly political move to abolish the Tasmanian Community Fund Board. (3 September 2014) 280 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:— (1) Acknowledges the devastating impact of domestic and family violence on women and children in Tasmania. (2) Notes with alarm that the annual Tasmania Police Report shows domestic and family violence has increased in the north of the State by 10% in the past year. (3) Further notes that domestic and family violence in Tasmania is no doubt underreported and this figure is likely to be higher in real terms, pointing to entrenched and devastating social harm across Tasmania. (4) Recognises that poverty and social marginalisation are key risk factors for domestic and family violence. (5) Notes:— (a) that Hobart-based support group, Self Help and Empowerment (SHE), expects the statistics revealed in the Tasmania Police Annual Report and the harm they represent to increase as a result of the first Abbott Budget’s impact on disadvantaged Tasmanians; and (b) the Greens’ Alternative Budget Statement 2014-15 allocates an additional $3.2 million across the State’s eight Community Legal Centres, including the Women’s Legal Centre. (6) Calls on every member of the Hodgman Liberal Government to acknowledge the profound social harm caused by their Federal colleagues and work to ensure the worst aspects of the first Abbott Budget are defeated in the Senate. (3 September 2014) 281 Ms O’Byrne to move—That the House:— (1) Notes the broken promise of the Abbott Government by delaying increases to superannuation. (2) Recognises the changes will hit the average Australian retirement nest egg by putting increases in compulsory superannuation on hold for the next seven years. (3) Notes:— 359 NOTICES OF MOTION (a) (4) (5) that this move will, according to Industry Super Australia, cost a 25 year old average income earner around $100,000 over their working life; (b) that it is hypocritical for the Federal Government to be concerned about supporting older members in the community in retirement into the future at the same time that they legislate to reduce retirement income into the future; and (c) that the Prime Minister said that this 'would put money back into the pockets of ordinary Australians'. Requests that the Premier explain what action the State Government will undertake to put this money back into workers pockets. Condemns the Federal Liberal Government for yet another broken promise that will impact harshly on workers. (4 September 2014) 282 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:— (1) Notes with the deepest shame that 24 year old Iranian asylum seeker, Hamid Kehazaei, lies in a Brisbane hospital in a vegetative state after being airlifted from the Manus Island detention centre. (2) Acknowledges media and human rights advocate reports that Hamid Kehazaei became gravely ill after seeking medical attention, initially denied by staff at Manus Island, for a cut on his foot which developed into acute blood poisoning. (3) Recognises that Hamid Kehazaei, like his fellow detainees, fled his country of birth seeking a safer, better life here in the so-called ‘Lucky Country’. (4) Further recognises that every day on Manus Island due to the cruel and unjust policies of the Australian Government, detainees are in despair with some selfharming or attempting suicide for they have no hope in the custody of a nation that shows too little heart towards desperate people. (5) Expresses its deep regret and sadness to the family of Hamid Kehazaei for his suffering and their suffering, while in Australia’s hands, banished as he was to Manus Island, out of sight but tragically, no longer out of the public’s mind. (6) Calls on the Abbott Government to close the offshore prisons which bring heartbreak to so many and great shame on Australia’s name. (4 September 2014) 283 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) the most recent Treasury month in arrears figures of community poker machine losses which reveal Tasmanians lost $17, 410, 489 on these machines for the month of July 2014; (b) with concern that this is an increase of $2.7 million from June’s loss amount, despite there being 12 fewer poker machines in venues during July; and (c) that for the seven months of this calendar year, Tasmanians have lost an unacceptable $109, 577, 299 on poker machines around the State, yet the Liberal government continues to turn a blind eye to the human cost these machines wreak upon Tasmanians, their families and local businesses. (2) Recognises that the Greens’ Alternative Budget Statement 2014-15 details a Pokie Free Transition Strategy and Implementation Plan, which will see a phased out withdrawal and buy-back scheme commence from 2015-16, at the end of which poker machines will no longer be permitted to operate in Tasmania. (3) Acknowledges the Greens’ Transition plan to remove poker machines, includes the establishment of a ‘Pokie Transition Adaptation Fund’ which will provide funding for poker machine buy-outs, contribute to the Consolidated Fund; and provide for a fair and equitable exit package for the current Deed monopoly holder to be negotiated by the Auditor General. (4) Notes the poker machine phase-out strategy will be cost-neutral to the Crown at the end of the transition period. (5) Calls on all Members to seriously consider the urgent need to implement a strategic removal of poker machines from the community, as called for by a range of social welfare organisations, churches, and small businesses. (4 September 2014) 284 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:— 360 NOTICES OF MOTION (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Notes the unique relationship between the Tasmanian Parliament and its sister parliament in Samoa, whom we look forward to hosting later this month. Understands that the United Nations Small Islands Developing States Conference (SIDS) was recently held in Apia, Samoa. Recognises that small island nations are already feeling the brunt of global warming and rising sea levels, a fact acknowledged by speakers at the SIDS Conference. Acknowledges that the World Bank has increased its funding for natural disaster and climate resilient development to small island states from US$145million to US$190million, due to small island states being some of the most threatened people and places on the planet as a result of the fossil-fuel addiction of developed nations. Notes the comments from United Nations Special Envoy on Climate Change and former United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights, Mary Robinson, who addressed the SIDS Conference, saying that what she gleaned from leaders was the need for a climate agreement and that for too long Heads of State had not addressed climate change sufficiently. Urges the Premier, Hon Will Hodgman MP, and the Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage – not Climate Change – Hon. Matthew Groom MP, to acknowledge global warming as a global emergency and think not only of Tasmanians, but of the lives of our friends and colleagues in small island states, such as Samoa, who need all the help we can offer. Calls on the Prime Minister, Hon. Tony Abbott MP, to throw his support behind a climate agreement at the United Nations Climate Summit in New York on the 23 September 2014. (4 September 2014) 285 Ms White to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is on Wednesday 10 September 2014. (2) Recognises that the 2014 international theme is ‘One World Connected.’ This is to emphasise the need to connect on every level to prevent suicide. (3) Acknowledges the work of Suicide Prevention Australia who is coordinating a range of events to recognise World Suicide Prevention Day. (4) Notes there are three very distinct ways it has structured its WSPD activities to support this, which are as follows:— (a) connect on an individual level. Be a conversation mate and ask your friends, family and colleagues, R U OK? R U OK Day is on 11 September 2014, immediately following WSPD; (b) help each other to make the connection to the right services at the right time. That is, being prepared for those individual conversations by being aware of the services and support available. This is happening through community and organisation events around the country on and around WSPD; and (c) make the connection at a policy and process level. That is, looking at how we can make the system work for suicide prevention in the best possible way. On 10 September 2014, the National Coalition for Suicide Prevention will release an Australian Response Paper to look at the state of play in this country following the release of the World Health Organisation’s World Suicide Report. (5) Calls on all Members to support the activities listed above, to support one another and to support our community on WSPD. (4 September 2014) 286 Mr Barnett to move—That the House:— (1) Recognises Australian Rules Football as a favourite pastime for hundreds of thousands of Australians. (2) Notes that Richmond Football Club, commonly known as the Tigers, has successfully reached the finals of the Australian Football League. (3) Acknowledges that this feat was only achieved after the Tigers won nine consecutive games—their longest winning streak since 1980 when they won 11 matches in a row and, eventually, the premiership—their last to date. (4) Further notes that 2014 is the first time Richmond Football Club has played finals football in back to back years since 1974/75. 361 NOTICES OF MOTION (5) (6) (7) (8) Acknowledges the roller-coaster ride of despair and joy that Richmond supporters have endured since their last premiership win in 1980—34 years ago. Notes the strong local connection with the Richmond Football Club over the years with club greats Royce Hart, Ian Stewart, Brendan Gale and Matthew Richardson all hailing from Tasmania. Further notes that Tasmania will next season host seven AFL matches and hopes to see North Melbourne and Richmond clash in the newly re-developed Blundstone Arena. Looks forward to hearing the club song ‘We’re from Tigerland’ played at the completion of this Sunday’s elimination final at Adelaide Oval and also over the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Grand Final day. (4 September 2014) 287 Mr McKim to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) that the Liberal Government is abolishing the Guaranteeing Futures program and asking hard working teachers to pick up the slack; (b) that the Guaranteeing Futures team includes Pathway Planners who work directly with students, Regional Managers, Youth Transition Officers and Career Program Co-ordinators all of whom are likely to lose their jobs due to the Liberal budget; (c) that Tasmania’s direct retention rate has improved every year since 2008, going from 45.7% in 2008 to 58% in 2012; (d) that the Report of the Auditor-General “Teaching Quality in Public High Schools” 2013-14 found that Pathway Planning had positively influenced students’ attitudes towards continuing education; and (e) that Tasmania’s Government school teachers will have to work even harder and sacrifice some of their core teaching duties to provide the programs and activities to support young people in our schools. (2) Condemns the Liberal Government for gambling with the future of Tasmania’s post year 10 retention rate, which is showing consistent improvement, by abolishing a model that demonstrably works. (4 September 2014) 288 Mr Booth to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) with concern that Tasmania continues to lag behind other States when it comes to modern democratic State-based political donation disclosure requirements, and still does not have State-based political donations disclosure laws (other than expenditure caps for candidates contesting Legislative Council elections); (b) that the upcoming October 2014 Local Government elections are underway, and again without a State-based political donation scheme in place; and (c) that in the absence of State legislation the only law which applies is the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, under which donations are not released publicly until the first Monday of February each year, and currently has a disclosure threshold of $12, 400. (2) Agrees with the proposal, announced and funded in the Greens’ Alternative Budget Statement 2014-15 for the introduction of State-based political disclosure laws which include:— (a) real time disclosure of political donations, to both parties and candidates, to be published electronically on a purpose specific website maintained by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission; (b) imposes a cap on the amount that can be donated in any calendar year from a single individual, or entity, to a political party or candidate; (c) an immediate ban on political donations from tobacco and gaming corporations (d) an expenditure cap for individual candidates and registered political parties contesting House of Assembly elections; and (e) an expenditure cap for third party political advertising during election campaigns; (3) Agrees that Tasmanians have a right to go to the polls knowing who has donated 362 NOTICES OF MOTION what to whom, and calls on the Liberal Government to prioritise the introduction of comprehensive State based political donation reforms. (4 September 2014) 289 Mr Booth to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) with concern the dispute between TasPorts and Bridport-based Furneaux Freight and the announcement on 3 September 2014 that the shipping company will no longer conduct wharf activities at Lady Barron on Flinders Island; (b) With grave concern that the Company has terminated their Stevedore Licence Agreement and will discontinue operations at Lady Barron on the 28 September 2014; (c) that the current service is capable of carrying 300 tonnes of freight, including livestock, has the capacity to ferry up to 12 passengers and has been commuting to and from the Island on a weekly basis; (d) that the Flinders Island community are in dire need of a regular, reliable and quality transport and freight service; (e) with regret the ongoing shipping and freight issues that have plagued Flinders Island over the past few years and continue to do so, it would seem, despite the change to a Liberal majority Government; and (f) the ongoing interest and concern in the Flinders Island Shipping debacle over previous terms of government by Liberal Members of the House. (2) Calls on the Liberal Government to prioritise doing all that is appropriate to secure reliable freight services will continue to and from Lady Barron post the 28 September 2014. (4 September 2014) 290 The Minister for Health to move—That the House:— (1) Recognises the many ways in which Tasmanians came together for Daffodil Day on Friday 22 August 2014 to raise funds to support the Cancer Council. (2) Notes that, to date, Tasmanians have generously donated $63,000 and rising in response to Daffodil Day, and this figure will continue to grow as donation boxes are collected. (3) Acknowledges the terrible toll that cancer takes on individuals, their families and communities. (4) Commends the valuable work that the staff and dedicated volunteers of the Cancer Council do to:— (a) provide high quality support services for people with cancer, their families, carers and friends; (b) invest in cancer prevention programs which educate the community about lifestyle factors that can decrease their cancer risk; and (c) advocate for the needs of those affected by cancer. (5) Encourage Tasmanians to continue to support the vital work of the Cancer Council Tasmania wherever possible. (4 September 2014) 291 Ms O’Byrne to move—That the House:— (1) Congratulates the Manager of the Northern Suburbs Community Centre, Denise Delphin who has this year worked for the Northern Suburbs Community for 25 years. (2) Notes that:— (a) Denise began as a volunteer at the Community Centre as it was just starting off 31 years ago; and (b) Denise is committed to not just meeting existing community needs but identifying opportunities for growth and capacity building for the Northern Suburbs Community. (3) Recognises that her success is in no small part due to her kind heart, strong work ethic, delightful sense of humour and positive outlook on life. 363 NOTICES OF MOTION (4) Looks forward to Denise’s continued service and notes that the Northern Suburbs Community is stronger and better supported due to the work of Denise. (16 September 2014) 292 Ms O’Byrne to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that:— (a) no matter what it is called and how it is understood, violence against women and their children remains a daily reality and lived experience of many. It not only results in trauma and tragedy, but a continuing need to deal with its consequences, some of which are fatal; (b) according to 2012 Australian Bureau of Statistics data a woman dies at the hands of a current or former partner almost every week in this country and that since the age of 15, one woman in every three has experienced physical violence. almost one in every five has experienced sexual violence; and (c) women in Australia are at least three times more likely than men to experience violence at the hands of an intimate partner and almost half of the women who had experienced violence by an ex-partner stated children had seen or heard the violence. (2) Recognises that these statistics are not new and that behind them are the personal and collective stories of women and their children who cannot realise their full potential as individuals, as citizens, as contributing members of society. (3) Notes that research tells us that it is attitudes toward gender roles and power differentials between men and women that are the most significant factors determining levels of violence against women and their children and that whilst blame is laid at the feet of the victim, the police, the legal system and governments we rarely examine the causal factors in the behaviours of the perpetrators of these crimes. (4) Commends the establishment of “Our Watch” which seeks to drive nation-wide change in the culture, behaviours and attitudes that underpin and create violence against women and children. The vision of “Our Watch” is an Australia where women and their children live free from all forms of violence. Their mandate is to stop violence before it happens. (5) Calls upon the Tasmanian Government to join with the Governments of the Commonwealth, Victoria, Northern Territory and South Australia in supporting “Our Watch”. (6) Reminds all members that if you know someone who is impacted by sexual assault or family violence call 1800RESPECT or 1800737732 or visit www.1800 respect.org.au. (16 September 2014) 293 The Minister for Women to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that:— (a) Friday 5 September 2014, marked the launch of the new national initiative “Our Watch”, aimed to prevent violence against women and their children; (b) to coincide with the launch, “Our Watch” released a video featuring two very different futures for Australia’s children - the first showing a future where negative attitudes and behaviour towards women are not changed and the second, showing a future where women and men are afforded equal respect and positive treatment; (c) the video, which is available online, features many well-known Australians as well as domestic and family violence survivors who passionately support the end of violence against women and their children, such as, Shane Jacobson, Tara Moss, Kelton Pell, and mother of murdered 11 year old Luke Batty, Rosie Batty; and (d) Chair of the “Our Watch” Board and Australia’s Ambassador for Women and Girls, Ms Natasha Stott Despoja AM, launched the new initiative, together with its five year plan and strategic priorities to prevent violence against women and their children as violence against women is a national emergency, with one woman killed almost every week by a current or former partner in Australia. 364 NOTICES OF MOTION (2) Congratulates, “Our Watch” on its latest initiative, as well as its long term vision for an Australia where women and their children live free from all forms of violence. (16 September 2014) 294 The Minister for Women to move—That the House Notes that:— (1) On Tuesday 2 September 2014, the Inaugural Thiess Women in Resources National Awards were held which recognise and celebrate the contributions and achievements of women in Australia’s resources sector. (2) Congratulates, Katherine George, on being named Outstanding Australian Tradeswomen, the only Tasmanian to do so. (3) In 1980, at the age of 19 Katherine was employed as the first ever female at the Electrolytic Zinc Company, now Nyrstar. (4) More than 30 years on, Ms George is now owner and managing director of Total Instrument Controls, which monitors processes within the State’s mines and at Boags and Cascade Breweries, Grange Resources and TasWater. (5) These awards are another valuable tool to create nation-wide awareness of women in the industry as well as to encourage other women to consider it as a career path, and I again congratulate Ms George on her exceptional achievement, and my very best wishes for her future endeavours. (16 September 2014) 295 The Minister for Women to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that:— (a) on 6 September 2014, the annual “Be Her Freedom” event was held in Hobart, with over 600 women in attendance, raising over $50,000 in support of the A21 Campaign; (b) the A21 campaign recognises that the victims of trafficking are predominantly women and young girls, forced to work as prostitutes to meet the demand of the sex industry around the world; (c) this fundraising event was focussed on rescuing trafficked women and children from brothels and pimps in Thailand. National director, Adrian Feben stated that the demand for these women is high and fuelled by men who are able to cross borders, including Australian men who go on sex tours of Thailand; (d) the “Be Hers” was founded by a group of girlfriends who were shocked upon hearing of the size and scope of modern day slavery, and therefore felt compelled to do more; (e) since its inception some five years ago, $150,000 has been raised, as well as an immeasurable amount of awareness regarding the issue of human trafficking and the need for this to be brought to the forefront of the world’s attention; (f) according to the A21 Campaign, there are more slaves in the world today than at any other point in human history, with an estimated 27 million in bondage across the Globe. (g) men, women and children are being exploited for manual and sexual labour against their will. The average age of a trafficked victim is just 12 years; (h) every thirty seconds, someone is forced into this type of bondage which is nothing short of modern day slavery, with only 1-2% of victims ever rescued and only 1 in 100,000 traffickers ever convicted; (i) the A21 Campaign wants to abolish this injustice through prevention, protection, prosecution and strategic partnerships across the Globe; and (j) human trafficking can be prevented and with the right tools we can empower young men and women to protect themselves and their friends, and get help when needed. It is important that Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments work cooperatively in order to ensure Australia’s anti-human trafficking framework remains strong. (2) Congratulates, Melody Towns and the organising committee of “Be Her Freedom” on their continued success and fundraising efforts, in raising awareness of this abhorrent practice. (16 September 2014) 296 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:— 365 NOTICES OF MOTION (1) (2) (3) Notes:— (a) that Tasmania’s European heritage is a strong part of our cultural identity and a core element of Tasmania’s brand; (b) that Tasmania has the richest historic cultural heritage of any Australian State or Territory, a fact we should all be proud of; and (c) with deep concern that the Hodgman Liberal Government plans to remove 1,653 properties from the Heritage Register, thereby removing their legislative protection. Agrees that this is the high price of the “open for business” mantra and that the Hodgman Liberal Government seems to know the price of everything and the value of nothing. Calls on the Minister responsible for Heritage protection, Hon. Matthew Groom MP, to uphold his responsibility and reverse the decision to gut Tasmania’s Heritage register. (16 September 2014) 297 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:— (1) Commends the hundreds of compassionate Australians who, for 87 days straight, used the powerful vehicle of social media to plead for McDonalds Australia to cease its use of battery cage eggs. (2) Notes the work of Animals Australia, who also aired messages from Australian children to McDonalds Australia on national television, asking them to choose a cruelty free option. (3) Congratulates McDonalds Australia on choosing the cruelty free option in their egg purchases, noting that this decision will spare millions of battery hens across Australia. (4) Notes that the Hodgman Liberal Government now is even lagging behind McDonalds Australia. (5) Calls on the Hodgman Liberal Government to acknowledge the market direction towards cruelty free produce by:— (a) reversing the Treasurer Hon Peter Gutwein MP’s decision to scrap the purchasing policy on cruelty free eggs; (b) recalling the Egg Labelling and Sale Bill 2013, to the House of Assembly so it can then be considered by the Legislative Council; and (c) giving in-principle support to a complete ban on battery hen farming in Tasmania. (16 September 2014) 298 Ms White to move—That the House:— (1) Notes the Minister for Human Services, the Hon Jacquie Petrusma MP’s dismal performance in Estimates on 10 September 2014 where she refused to answer questions on matters which impact her responsibilities because they were ‘not in her portfolio’. (2) Finds it extraordinary that the Minister for Human Services would not have a view on lack of funding for emergency food relief, the prevalence of drug use and the impact of the Federal Budget on Tasmanians because it is ‘not in her portfolio’. (3) Questions where the Minister for Human Services thinks her portfolio ends because most reasonable people would expect a member of the Government, and especially the Minister responsible for Human Services, to have a view about how we as a State address these serious issues. (4) Reminds the Minister for Human Services that as much as she might like to pretend things are ‘not in her portfolio’ the reality is people expect much more from a Member of the Government. (5) Suggests that the Minister for Human Services deal with the matters which impact her portfolio and if she cannot she should resign. (16 September 2014) 299 Mr Barnett to move—That the House:— (1) Recognises that Sunday, 14 September 2014, was Australian Peacekeepers Day, an annual day of remembrance for Australian Military and Police personnel who have served in peacekeeping operations across the Globe. (2) Notes that this day will be the 67th anniversary of the United Nations’ first peacekeeping mission in 1947—an operation which consisted of four Australian 366 NOTICES OF MOTION (3) (4) (5) (6) military officers on the UN Good Offices Commission in the then Dutch East Indies, now known as Indonesia. Further notes that since this date, over 66,000 Australian Defence and Police Force personnel have participated in 73 operations in 64 different countries. Acknowledges that this year’s event was marked by the unveiling of a plaque at the Launceston Cenotaph on Sunday, 14 September 2014 recognising the contribution of Tasmanians to peacekeeping. Notes that the service of Australia’s peacekeepers will be further recognised on 22 September 2014 when the Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove will conduct a Meritorious Unit Citation Investiture Ceremony at Simpson Barracks in Melbourne for members of the Force Communications Unit who deployed to Cambodia in 1992/1993 as part of the successful United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC). Pays tribute to the 3,215 multi-national personnel who have died on UN peacekeeping operations since 1948. (16 September 2014) 300 Mr Barnett to move—That the House:— (1) Recognises that 15 September 2014, was Battle of Britain Day, an annual day of remembrance for those who fought and died in the Battle of Britain, history’s first entirely aerial campaign and a strategic turning point of the Second World War. (2) Notes that the Battle occurred over the United Kingdom between 10 July 1940 and 31 October 1940 between the Air Forces of Nazi Germany and the then British Empire and Commonwealth. (3) Further notes that Allied success in the Battle was pivotal in seeing the planned seaborne invasion of the United Kingdom by Hitler’s Germany cancelled, allowing the British Isles to eventually become the springboard from which the invasion of occupied Europe was performed, leading to the liberation of millions under Nazi oppression. (4) Pays tribute to ‘The Few’, as Winston Churchill immortally named the fighter pilots fighting in the skies over Britain, for their service, courage and sacrifice, including more than thirty Australians, 14 of whom died in the Battle including Flight Lieutenant Stuart Walch, of Hobart, who attended the Hutchins School before joining the RAAF. (5) Acknowledges that over the past weekend, a memorial service commemorating the Battle was held at St David’s Cathedral and a wreath laying service at the Hobart Cenotaph with representatives from the Australian Defence Force, foreign militaries, ex-service organisations and all levels of Government attending. (16 September 2014) 301 Mr Shelton to move—That the House:— (1) Congratulates the committee for work completed so far on the feasibility study as a first step in potentially securing the HMAS Tobruk upon its decommissioning as a dive wreck attraction for the East Coast. (2) Notes:— (a) that the HMAS Tobruk (L50) is a Landing Ship Heavy of the Royal Australian Navy, which has served the Australian Navy for more than 30 years; (b) that in 2016, it is hoped that the ship will become Tasmania’s first Naval dive wreck and be one of world significance; (c) that the use of ex-naval vessels as artificial dive reefs is most popular worldwide with recreational divers. Across Australia, there are at present six ex-RAN naval wrecks, which attract a wide range of divers, domestic and international visitors; (d) that this is an exciting prospect for the region which will continue to build on its already strong reputation and offer new tourism options; (e) that the St Helens Chamber of Commerce and Tourism have for some years been interested in the feasibility of sinking a substantial dive wreck in the local area; (f) that the announcement that the HMAS Tobruk would be decommissioned in mid to late 2015 came at the right time as this vessel appeared ideally suited 367 NOTICES OF MOTION (3) to the project and perfectly serves the requirement of a recreational dive wreck in both size and structure; (g) that in 2013 the World Tourism Organisation suggested that dive tourism will soon be as important as ski and snow tourism; (h) that Skeleton Bay experiences relatively good in-water visibility ranging from –10m to 30m depending on the time of the year and prevailing weather conditions; (i) that there is a variety of existing dive sites, or potential dive sites within the bay and surrounds. The coast is fringed by granite boulders, which provide interesting underwater topography and host a diverse marine community. (j) that should the HMAS Tobruk be sunk in Skeleton Bay, these fringing reefs provide suitable shallower sites for follow-up dives; (k) that the total forecast annual benefit is expected to range from $3.74 million (after the first year of operations) growing to $7.29 million in 2035: and (l) that the proposed development of a new artificial dive reef off St Helens, utilising the ex-HMAS Tobruk, will be a major economic development incentive for the local economy, in general, and for the town’s waterfront precinct, in particular. Calls on all Tasmanians to get behind this exciting project and the Federal Government to look positively on making Skeleton Bay the permanent resting place for HMAS Tobruk. (16 September 2014) 302 Ms Giddings to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) questions in Estimates Committees from 8 to 11 September 2014 exposed the atrocious planning appeals amendment the Hodgman Liberal Government is pursuing, which will treat appellants at a tribunal as if they were criminals in the Supreme Court by awarding costs against the losing party; (b) costs may include the cost of legal representation as well as the cost of any experts the opposing party brings into the tribunal to support their development, including engineers, planners and architects; (c) the threat of having to pay the developers costs is aimed to dissuade neighbours from pursuing their rights to appeal to the Tribunal as there is a great risk that that person may be sent bankrupt if costs are of a high magnitude; (d) this puts too much power into the hands of wealthy developers who could threaten to employ expensive experts to pressure an appellant from pursuing their right to appeal; and (e) the Minister for Planning and Local Government, Hon. Peter Gutwein MP argued that as all parties will have had a chance to have their views heard through the Council process, it is okay to dissuade an appeal by threatening costs. (2) Condemns the Hodgman Liberal Government for trying to curtail the right of a neighbour to protect the value of his or her property by using a heavy hand to limit appeals in Tasmania. (16 September 2014) 303 The Minister for Human Services to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) on Saturday 13 September 2014 The Minister for Human Services, Hon. Jacquie Petrusma MP joined with hundreds of Tasmanians to take part in the annual St Giles’ ‘Walk With Me’ fundraising walk in Hobart; (b) ‘Walk With Me’ is a chance to celebrate the achievements of Tasmanians living with a disability; (c) it is also an important fundraising and awareness campaign for St Giles, where in 2013 the event raised approximately $26,000; and (d) ‘Walk With Me’ is an acknowledgement that many Tasmanians’ are challenged by a disability, and recognises the inspirational attitudes and achievements of 23% of our population. 368 NOTICES OF MOTION (2) Acknowledges that it was great to see so many Tasmanians showing their support by taking part in the walk and helping to raise money. (17 September 2014) 304 The Minister for Women to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that:— (a) on 10 September 2014, the National Breast Cancer Foundation launched a new report highlighting the reality of breast cancer in women under 40; (b) the evidence-based report is complemented by an online hub, 800youngwomen.org.au, where young women are encouraged to download the report and share their breast cancer experiences. The resources aim to highlight exactly what it means for women under 40 to go through diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer; (c) the report at a glance, found that: (i) nearly 800 young women will be diagnosed with breast cancer each year in Australia – that is more than 2 women each day. By 2020, 830 young women are predicted to be diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia each year; (ii) in 2010, 14,181 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia; 767 of these were women under 40 years old; and (iii) young women tend to think they are ‘bullet proof’. They are often fit and active, with no discernible risk factors. Because of this, receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer comes as a huge shock to the young woman, her family and friends; and (d) the report acknowledges and addresses six key issues identified by young women themselves: detection and diagnosis; employment, career and finances; self-image and sexuality; fertility and childbearing; fear of recurrence, feeling isolated and impact on relationships. (2) Encourages all young women in Tasmania to download the report and read about the powerful and personal experiences of breast cancer. (3) Congratulates the National Breast Cancer Foundation on its latest research publication, as well as its continued commitment to raising awareness of breast cancer, and their fundraising efforts towards prevention and cure. (17 September 2014) 305 The Minister for Women to move —That the House:— (1) Notes that:— (a) Liptember is a national campaign, similar to Movember, raising funds and awareness for women’s mental health during the month of September, 2014; (b) the campaign encourages women to openly communicate and familiarise themselves with gender specific mental health issues; (c) all funds raised during the month of September 2014 are donated to the Centre for Women’s Mental Health and Lifeline; (d) Liptember is all about having fun with lipstick, for a serious cause; (e) women can register their participation online and have family, friends and co-workers sponsor them for committing to wear the Liptember lipstick throughout September, 2014; (f) one in five (20%) of Australians aged 16-85 experience a mental illness in any year; (g) alarmingly, almost half (45%) of Australians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime; (h) research has found that the prevalence of some psychiatric disorders, particularly mood, anxiety and eating disorders, is greater in women than in men; and (i) national campaigns such as Liptember will go a long way towards increasing the knowledge about the importance of women’s mental health issues. (2) Congratulate everyone involved in this initiative. (17 September 2014) 306 Mr Booth to move—That the House:— (1) Acknowledges with deep sadness the passing of Deputy Mayor of Launceston City Council, Jeremy Ball. 369 NOTICES OF MOTION (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Remembers Jeremy for his exuberant nature, his outrageous sense of humour and his all-encompassing love of live and Tasmania. Honours Jeremy for the work he did over the years for Launcestonians and Tasmanians alike, with his advocacy around the pulp mill, pokies, refugees and sustainable transport, to name but a few. Further notes his advocacy also reached national and global issues, such as climate change and world peace. Sends the Parliament’s condolences to Jeremy’s friends and family, whom he loved so dearly – to his wife, Karina, their two beautiful boys, Griffin and Jasper and his loving parents John and Caroline – for whom he worked every day to make Tasmania a better place. Notes that Tasmania lost one of its brightest and best who will be missed in every section of the community. (17 September 2014) 307 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:— (1) Acknowledges that on 17 September 2014 Fiji will hold its first general election since the military coup in 2006. (2) Notes the excitement and apprehension of the Fijian people, who will be free to visit the Ballot Box for the first time in 8 years, albeit with still many strict regulations in place on candidates and campaigning. (3) Recognises that Fiji is a predominately patriarchal society, but that girls are beginning to stay longer in school, women are becoming more involved in community organisations, leadership and standing for public office. (4) Understands that of the 249 candidates running in the election on 17 September 2014, 44 of them are women. (5) Notes the importance of women in leadership roles in their communities and in the Parliaments of the Pacific region in which women make up just 4% of Parliamentary representation. (6) Congratulates Fiji on its first step towards its democratic and more egalitarian future, and collectively wishes for a strong, positive vote for more democratic governance in Fiji. (17 September 2014) 308 Mr McKim to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that in an historic referendum on 18 September 2014 the voters of Scotland will decide whether to remain a part of the United Kingdom. (2) Further notes that 16 and 17 year old Scots are eligible to cast a vote in the Referendum. (3) Agrees that extending the youth franchise in Tasmania by providing 16 and 17 year old Tasmanians with the option of enrolling to vote would strengthen our democracy, help engage more young people in the political process, and provide more young Tasmanians with the opportunity to have a say in their future. (17 September 2014) 309 Mr McKim to move—That the House:— (1) Notes that:— (a) NBN Co Chief Executive, Bill Morrow, has confirmed that many Tasmanians who were promised fibre to the premises prior to the last election will now either not have access to fibre to the premises, or will have to pay extra for it; (b) Tasmania’s first-mover advantage to have a full rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) completed by the end of 2015 has been lost, jeopardising jobs and prosperity for generations to come, and missing out on an opportunity to consolidate a major competitive advantage for Tasmanians; (c) the Liberals farcical plan to have yet another ‘trial’ using the power pole network was unnecessary and a political stunt, as numerous fibre to the premises connections had already been delivered using overhead infrastructure; (d) Fibre Servicing Area Modules in Tasmania are not being declared ‘ready for service’ as there are no resources to connect customers; and 370 NOTICES OF MOTION (e) (2) 310 the Liberals have broken their promise to Tasmanians to deliver faster, more affordable Broadband more quickly, with fibre to the premises for most homes and businesses. Calls on the Premier, Hon. Will Hodgman MP to explain to his Liberal colleague, Hon Malcolm Turnbull, MP, that his broken promise is unacceptable, and demand from Mr Turnbull that he deliver on his pre-election commitments on the NBN. (17 September 2014) The Premier to move—That the House:— (1) Notes:— (a) the Government’s commitment to supporting Men’s Sheds in Tasmania and increasing their capacity to provide a safe, supportive environment for men to deliver projects that benefit the greater community; (b) that the Government has allocated $555,000 over three years to Men’s Sheds in Tasmania in the 2014-15 State Budget, including:— (i) $375,000 over three years for the Tasmanians’ Men’s Shed Association Grants Program, which will support capacity building and the sustainable development of Men’s Sheds in Tasmania; and (ii) $180,000 will enable Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association to fund a project officer and deliver minor marketing activity; and (c) the launch of the first round of the new Grants Program where grants are available for minor works for the expansion of Sheds, the purchasing of new equipment, as well as for member training and education and that applications for Round 1 close on 31 October 2014 and a second grant round will open in February 2015. (2) Acknowledge the work of the Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association and the many volunteers who contribute to the positive activity that occurs in Men’s Sheds around Tasmania. (17 September 2014) P. R. ALCOCK, Clerk of the House 371