The Legislative Assembly met on Wednesday 7 September 2011 at 10 am and suspended at 4.33 pm until 10 am on 14 September 2011.
Answers were provided both to questions without notice and on notice with Mr King giving notice of his intention to move at the next sitting that the answers to Questions on Notice Number 252 and Number 258 be noted
The following papers were tabled:
1) Chief Minister, Mr Buffett – Sentencing Regulations 2011
2) Chief Minister, Mr Buffett – Public Service Board Report 2010-2011
3) Chief Minister, Mr Buffett – Virement of Funds 6 Jul – 3 August 2011
4) Chief Minister, Mr Buffett – Financial Indicators - July 2011
5) Minister for Community Services, Mr Sheridan - Traffic (Amendment No 2 ) Regulations 2011
6) Minister for Community Services, Mr Sheridan – BVDV Eradication Program Final Report
7) Minister for Tourism, Industry and Development – Inbound passenger statistics July 2011
8) Minister for Tourism, Industry and Development – Media releases
9) Minister for Tourism, Industry and Development – 04/05 Budget Adjustment: Airport Fire Service; motion moved and debate adjourned on the question – That the paper be noted
In statements the Chief Minister reported on the suspension of two Public Service officers and the circulation of an email in the community. He also paid tribute to the volunteers who assisted with
Minister Sheridan provided a final report on the BVDV Eradication Program
The Speaker reported –
Message No. 17 from the Administrator under section 21 of the Norfolk Island Act 1979 advising that on 16 August 2011 he declared his assent to the Employment (Amendment) Act 2011 (Act No 9 of 2011) and the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau (Amendment) Act 2011 (Act No 10 of 2011)
Message No. 18 from the Administrator under section 21 of the Norfolk Island Act 1979 advising that on 16 August 2011 he referred the Social Services (Amendment) Act 2011 for instructions of the Commonwealth Minister
Message No. 19 from the Administrator under section 24 of the Norfolk Island Act 1979 advising that on 1 September 2011 Her Excellency the Governor-General, acting n the advice of the Federal Executive Council declared her assent to clauses 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Healthcare (Amendment) Bill 2010 and withheld her assent to the remainder of the Bill
Outcomes for matters on the Notice Paper which were debated are as follows:
1) The following Members were appointed to the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau – David Bell, Duncan Harvey Evans and Morgan Borry Evans for 18 months and Michael Perkins, Glen Albert Buffett and Alexis Louise Tavener for two years
Answers were provided both to questions without notice and on notice with Mr King giving notice of his intention to move at the next sitting that the answers to Questions on Notice Number 252 and Number 258 be noted
The following papers were tabled:
1) Chief Minister, Mr Buffett – Sentencing Regulations 2011
2) Chief Minister, Mr Buffett – Public Service Board Report 2010-2011
3) Chief Minister, Mr Buffett – Virement of Funds 6 Jul – 3 August 2011
4) Chief Minister, Mr Buffett – Financial Indicators - July 2011
5) Minister for Community Services, Mr Sheridan - Traffic (Amendment No 2 ) Regulations 2011
6) Minister for Community Services, Mr Sheridan – BVDV Eradication Program Final Report
7) Minister for Tourism, Industry and Development – Inbound passenger statistics July 2011
8) Minister for Tourism, Industry and Development – Media releases
9) Minister for Tourism, Industry and Development – 04/05 Budget Adjustment: Airport Fire Service; motion moved and debate adjourned on the question – That the paper be noted
In statements the Chief Minister reported on the suspension of two Public Service officers and the circulation of an email in the community. He also paid tribute to the volunteers who assisted with
Minister Sheridan provided a final report on the BVDV Eradication Program
The Speaker reported –
Message No. 17 from the Administrator under section 21 of the Norfolk Island Act 1979 advising that on 16 August 2011 he declared his assent to the Employment (Amendment) Act 2011 (Act No 9 of 2011) and the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau (Amendment) Act 2011 (Act No 10 of 2011)
Message No. 18 from the Administrator under section 21 of the Norfolk Island Act 1979 advising that on 16 August 2011 he referred the Social Services (Amendment) Act 2011 for instructions of the Commonwealth Minister
Message No. 19 from the Administrator under section 24 of the Norfolk Island Act 1979 advising that on 1 September 2011 Her Excellency the Governor-General, acting n the advice of the Federal Executive Council declared her assent to clauses 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Healthcare (Amendment) Bill 2010 and withheld her assent to the remainder of the Bill
Outcomes for matters on the Notice Paper which were debated are as follows:
1) The following Members were appointed to the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau – David Bell, Duncan Harvey Evans and Morgan Borry Evans for 18 months and Michael Perkins, Glen Albert Buffett and Alexis Louise Tavener for two years
2) A motion to increase the healthcare levy to $162.50 effective 1 December 2011 was debated and adjourned
3) A motion to take note of a direction tabled by Minister Nobbs under the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau Act 1980 was debated and agreed
4) A motion to take note of “An Alternative Roadmap”
5) Minister Sheridan introduced the Employment (Amendment No. 2) Bill 2011; the Bill clarifies the minimum wage and related matters; debate was adjourned
6) Minister Nobbs introduced the Electricity Supply (Amendment) Bill 2011; debate was adjourned. Explanatory Memorandum tabled
7) Minister Sheridan introduced the Healthcare (Amendment No. 3) Bill 2011; the Bill seeks to amend the Healthcare Act 1989 for the purposes of removing payment for respite care and limiting reimbursements for overseas medical services to the amounts payable under the Commonwealth scheme and for related purposes. Explanatory memorandum tabled
8) Minister Sheridan introduced the Healthcare (Amendment No. 3) Bill 2011 which seeks to amend the Healthcare Act 1989 for the purposes of removing payment for respite care and limiting reimbursements for overseas medical services to the amounts payable under the Commonwealth scheme and for related purposes. Explanatory Memorandum tabled
9) The Customs (Amendment No. 3) Bill 2011 was agreed to
The sitting was suspended at 4.33 pm and resumed at 10.05 am on 14 September with the following outcomes:
1) Pursuant to Message No. 20 from the Administrator the Appropriation Bill 2011-2012 was introduced by the Chief Minister, debated and passed through all stages by leave. The Performance Budget Narratives were tabled by the Chief Minister.
2) Alistair John Unicomb was appointed to be a delegate member of the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau Advisory Board for the appointed member Duncan Harvey Evans and to act as the member if that member is absent or unable to discharge official duties, during the term that the member is appointed to the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau Advisory Board.
The House adjourned until 5 October 2011 at 10 am
To read the Notice Paper, Programme and Minutes of Proceedings and legislation tabled in the House go to www.info.gov.nf. Issued from the Office of the Speaker on 5 August 2011
3) A motion to take note of a direction tabled by Minister Nobbs under the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau Act 1980 was debated and agreed
4) A motion to take note of “An Alternative Roadmap”
5) Minister Sheridan introduced the Employment (Amendment No. 2) Bill 2011; the Bill clarifies the minimum wage and related matters; debate was adjourned
6) Minister Nobbs introduced the Electricity Supply (Amendment) Bill 2011; debate was adjourned. Explanatory Memorandum tabled
7) Minister Sheridan introduced the Healthcare (Amendment No. 3) Bill 2011; the Bill seeks to amend the Healthcare Act 1989 for the purposes of removing payment for respite care and limiting reimbursements for overseas medical services to the amounts payable under the Commonwealth scheme and for related purposes. Explanatory memorandum tabled
8) Minister Sheridan introduced the Healthcare (Amendment No. 3) Bill 2011 which seeks to amend the Healthcare Act 1989 for the purposes of removing payment for respite care and limiting reimbursements for overseas medical services to the amounts payable under the Commonwealth scheme and for related purposes. Explanatory Memorandum tabled
9) The Customs (Amendment No. 3) Bill 2011 was agreed to
The sitting was suspended at 4.33 pm and resumed at 10.05 am on 14 September with the following outcomes:
1) Pursuant to Message No. 20 from the Administrator the Appropriation Bill 2011-2012 was introduced by the Chief Minister, debated and passed through all stages by leave. The Performance Budget Narratives were tabled by the Chief Minister.
2) Alistair John Unicomb was appointed to be a delegate member of the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau Advisory Board for the appointed member Duncan Harvey Evans and to act as the member if that member is absent or unable to discharge official duties, during the term that the member is appointed to the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau Advisory Board.
The House adjourned until 5 October 2011 at 10 am
To read the Notice Paper, Programme and Minutes of Proceedings and legislation tabled in the House go to www.info.gov.nf. Issued from the Office of the Speaker on 5 August 2011
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