The Legislative Assembly met on 1 December 2010 at 10 am and concluded shortly after 5 pm.
The first substantive matter on the Programme was a Matter of Public Importance raised by the Chief Minister, the Hon David Buffett AM who reported on the outcome of a meeting in Canberra to discuss financial assistance by the Commonwealth of Australia. During discussion on the matter of public importance the Chief Minister tabled the Memorandum of Understanding in respect of ‘Financial Assistance for Essential Services on Norfolk Island’ signed and dated 25 November 2010 for and on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia by the Hon Simon Crean, Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government and signed for and on behalf of the Government of Norfolk Island by the Hon David Buffett AM MLA, Chief Minister. A motion being moved – That the House take note of the paper – debate on that motion was adjourned for further consideration later in the sitting. Debate resumed on the motion after the lunch break and was amended to include the words “and printed” in order to facilitate the paper being made available more widely than standing order 197 currently provides.
The House also addressed the following matters:
• Approval was given under paragraph 17A(1)(e) of the Immigration Act 1980 that Michael Jon Porter Jr, Ashley June Porter; and Eli Michael Porter be authorised to make an application for a general entry permit under the Act;
• Nadia Cuthbertson, Morgan Evans and David Porter were re-appointed to the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau for the period 1 January 2011 to 20 April 2011;
• Raewyn Florence Evans was appointed as a community member of the Social Services Board for a period of 3 years commencing on the day on which the instrument of appointment is signed;
• The House considered a proposal under section 15A of the Tourist Accommodation Act 1982 to transfer, subject to specified conditions, the registration of the licence of one unit from “Castaway Hotel and Apartments” to portion 21k Selwyn Pine Road known as “Ahstyk”. Debate has been adjourned;
• The House also considered a proposal under section 15A of the Tourist Accommodation Act 1982 to transfer, subject to specified conditions, the registration of the licence of one unit from “Castaway Hotel and Apartments” to portion 93u New Farm Road, being the tourist accommodation house to be known as “Rocky Point Lodge”; Debate has been adjourned.
• The motion moved by Mr King in relation to deregulation of telecommunications was debated and adjourned;
• The Road Traffic (Amendment No. 3) Bill 2010 was introduced, debated and adjourned on the question – That the Bill be agreed to in principle;
• The House gave leave to the withdrawal of order of the day No. 1 on the programme relating to a statement made at the November sitting concerning the Administration Telecommunications Infrastructure.
This week has seen the visit of Mr Robert Patch, Director, Norfolk Island Section, Territories East Branch, Department of Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government. Mr Patch, who recently joined the Territories Branch, was visiting for the second time at the request of Federal Minister Crean to meet the people and to familiarise himself with Norfolk Island. A comprehensive programme of activities was prepared for his visit in order to give him the greatest opportunity to “meet and talk with the people”, including a public meeting at Rawson Hall to allow for community questions on issues pertaining to the reform process and the ongoing partnership with the Commonwealth Government to provide a sustainable future for Norfolk Island.. The House welcomed Mr Patch to the public gallery of the Assembly Chamber at the sitting on Wednesday.
The next sitting of the Legislative Assembly is scheduled for 19 January 2011.
Issued from the Office of the Speaker on 3 December 2010
The first substantive matter on the Programme was a Matter of Public Importance raised by the Chief Minister, the Hon David Buffett AM who reported on the outcome of a meeting in Canberra to discuss financial assistance by the Commonwealth of Australia. During discussion on the matter of public importance the Chief Minister tabled the Memorandum of Understanding in respect of ‘Financial Assistance for Essential Services on Norfolk Island’ signed and dated 25 November 2010 for and on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia by the Hon Simon Crean, Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government and signed for and on behalf of the Government of Norfolk Island by the Hon David Buffett AM MLA, Chief Minister. A motion being moved – That the House take note of the paper – debate on that motion was adjourned for further consideration later in the sitting. Debate resumed on the motion after the lunch break and was amended to include the words “and printed” in order to facilitate the paper being made available more widely than standing order 197 currently provides.
The House also addressed the following matters:
• Approval was given under paragraph 17A(1)(e) of the Immigration Act 1980 that Michael Jon Porter Jr, Ashley June Porter; and Eli Michael Porter be authorised to make an application for a general entry permit under the Act;
• Nadia Cuthbertson, Morgan Evans and David Porter were re-appointed to the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau for the period 1 January 2011 to 20 April 2011;
• Raewyn Florence Evans was appointed as a community member of the Social Services Board for a period of 3 years commencing on the day on which the instrument of appointment is signed;
• The House considered a proposal under section 15A of the Tourist Accommodation Act 1982 to transfer, subject to specified conditions, the registration of the licence of one unit from “Castaway Hotel and Apartments” to portion 21k Selwyn Pine Road known as “Ahstyk”. Debate has been adjourned;
• The House also considered a proposal under section 15A of the Tourist Accommodation Act 1982 to transfer, subject to specified conditions, the registration of the licence of one unit from “Castaway Hotel and Apartments” to portion 93u New Farm Road, being the tourist accommodation house to be known as “Rocky Point Lodge”; Debate has been adjourned.
• The motion moved by Mr King in relation to deregulation of telecommunications was debated and adjourned;
• The Road Traffic (Amendment No. 3) Bill 2010 was introduced, debated and adjourned on the question – That the Bill be agreed to in principle;
• The House gave leave to the withdrawal of order of the day No. 1 on the programme relating to a statement made at the November sitting concerning the Administration Telecommunications Infrastructure.
This week has seen the visit of Mr Robert Patch, Director, Norfolk Island Section, Territories East Branch, Department of Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government. Mr Patch, who recently joined the Territories Branch, was visiting for the second time at the request of Federal Minister Crean to meet the people and to familiarise himself with Norfolk Island. A comprehensive programme of activities was prepared for his visit in order to give him the greatest opportunity to “meet and talk with the people”, including a public meeting at Rawson Hall to allow for community questions on issues pertaining to the reform process and the ongoing partnership with the Commonwealth Government to provide a sustainable future for Norfolk Island.. The House welcomed Mr Patch to the public gallery of the Assembly Chamber at the sitting on Wednesday.
The next sitting of the Legislative Assembly is scheduled for 19 January 2011.
Issued from the Office of the Speaker on 3 December 2010
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