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PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2003-04

FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-THIRD PARLIAMENT

___________

QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS

No. 86

FRIDAY 25 JUNE 2004

___________ (The Questions and Answers Paper is published for each sitting day and will contain, by number and title, all unanswered questions, together with questions to which answers have been received on the previous sitting day and any new questions. Consequently the full text of any question will be printed only twice: when notice is given; and, when answered.)

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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Friday 25 June 2004

Q. & A. No. 80 (Including Question Nos 2229-2271)

6 July 2004

Q. & A. No. 81 (Including Question Nos 2272 to 2322)

7 July 2004


8 July 2004


9 July 2004


27 July 2004


28 July 2004


29 July 2004

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Notice of Question given on the date shown

1 JUNE 2004

(Paper No. 80)

2229 USE OF GREY WATER—Mr Pringle to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

2230 RICHMOND TO KURRAJONG CYCLEWAY—Mr Pringle to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2231 FUTURE OF ADI SITE—Mr Pringle to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—

2232 DEPARTMENTAL AMALGAMATION—Mr Torbay to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Primary Industries—

2233 MAJOR CLEWES TRACK—Mr Maguire to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—

2234 PRESIDENT AVENUE INTERSECTION—Mr Kerr to Minister for Police—

2235 NAMBUCCA HEADS FIRE STATION SITE—Mr Stoner to Minister for Police, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Lands)—

2236 CENTRAL COAST AREA HEALTH SERVICE—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Health—

2237 NURSING EXPO 2004—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Health—

2238 POLICE COUNSELLING—Mr Armstrong to Minister for Police—

2239 EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES INTEREST SUBSIDY ASSISTANCE SCHEME—Mr Armstrong to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Primary Industries—

2240 KOALA DISEASE—Mr Stoner to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—

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2241 TUNNEL POLLUTANTS—Ms Moore to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2243 HAVENLEE SPECIAL SCHOOL—Mrs Hancock to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2244 ULLADULLA HIGH SCHOOL—Mrs Hancock to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2245 ULLADULLA HIGH SCHOOL SEWERAGE PROBLEMS—Mrs Hancock to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2246 MOBILE BREAST CANCER SCREENING—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Health—

2247 SERVICE CENTRE STRATEGY—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2248 FORSTER-TUNCURRY RVCP—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—

2249 SURF LIFESAVING CLUBS—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Women—

2250 CENTRAL COAST AHS—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Health—

2251 POKER MACHINE TAX—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

2252 POLICE STATION STAFFING—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Police—

2253 WATER TANKS—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

2254 TRANSPORT CONSULTATION—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2255 MATERNITY SERVICE AT BATEMANS BAY—Mr Constance to Minister for Health—

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2256 GOULBURN WOOL SCOUR—Ms Hodgkinson to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—

2257 TRANSFER OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2258 LIVE AT HOME GOULBURN AND DISTRICT INC—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—

2259 ROAD SIGN COST—Mr Kerr to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2260 DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES—Mr Piccoli to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Primary Industries—

2261 RAILWAY CLOSURES—Mr Piccoli to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2262 CHATSWOOD TRANSPORT INTERCHANGE—Ms Berejiklian to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2263 PUBLIC DENTAL UNIT—Mr Aplin to Minister for Health—

2264 BILLABONG HIGH SCHOOL—Mr Aplin to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2265 LOTE STUDIES—Mr Aplin to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2266 WATER RESTRICTIONS—Mr Merton to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

2267 NORTH WEST RAIL LINK—Mr Merton to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2268 WINDSOR ROAD UPGRADE—Mr Merton to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

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2270 TASK FORCE GAIN—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—

2271 GERRINGONG POLICE ACCOMMODATION—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—

2 JUNE 2004

(Paper No. 81)

2272 ROAD FATALITIES, PACIFIC HIGHWAY—Mr Stoner to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2273 FIXED SPEED CAMERAS—Mr Stoner to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

2274 HIGHWAY PATROL FINES—Mr Stoner to Minister for Police—

2275 FIREARMS REGULATION—Mr Page to Minister for Police—

2276 VEHICLE DISTANCE —Mr Armstrong to Minister for Police—

2277 ENGINE OILS—Mr Armstrong to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—

2278 KURRAJONG PUBLIC SCHOOL SEWERAGE SYSTEM—Mr Pringle to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2279 PROGRAM OF APPLIANCES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE—Mr Pringle to Minister for Health—

2280 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES—Mr Pringle to Minister for Health—

2281 GRAFFITI—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Lands)—

2282 TERRORISM EXERCISE EXPLORER—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—

2283 POLICE PRESENCE IN THE TILLIGERRY PENINSULA—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—

2284 POLICE ON-LINE—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—

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2285 TRAIN ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2286 KU-RING-GAI LAC—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Police—

2287 HELICOPTER AND AIR TRAVEL—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

2288 VISITS TO POWER STATIONS—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

2289 MINISTERIAL STAFF—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

2290 NURSES LEAVE—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Health—

2291 MANLY HOSPITAL CODE RED—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Health—

2292 POLICE STRESS LEAVE—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Police—

2293 PAMBULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB—Mr Constance to Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Women—

2294 SOUTHERN DAM—Mr Constance to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

2295 NURSE VOLUNTARY REDUNDANCIES—Mr Constance to Minister for Health—

2296 MINISTERIAL OFFICE—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Assistant Treasurer, and Minister for the Central Coast—

2297 WORKCOVER EXECUTIVE STAFF—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Assistant Treasurer, and Minister for the Central Coast—

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2298 DENTAL SERVICES—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Health—

2299 BREAST CARE NURSE SERVICES—Mr Aplin to Minister for Health—

2300 NORTHWEST BUS TRANSITWAY—Mr Merton to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2301 BAULKHAM HILLS SCHOOLS—Mr Merton to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2302 ELECTIVE SURGERY—Mr Merton to Minister for Health—

2303 DEATHS IN HOSPITALS—Mr Roberts to Minister for Health—

2304 SPORT AND RECREATION GRANTS—Mr Roberts to Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Women—

2305 CAPITAL WORKS FUNDING IN SCHOOLS—Mr Roberts to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2306 SURF CLUBS—Mr Kerr to Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Women—

2307 EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS—Mr Humpherson to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Justice, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—

2308 INMATE RECORDS—Mr Humpherson to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Justice, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—

2309 DRUG TREATMENT—Mr Humpherson to Minister for Health—

2310 CAR SPACE LEVY—Ms Berejiklian to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2311 CHATSWOOD TRANSPORT INTERCHANGE PROJECT—Ms Berejiklian to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2312 MOUNT DRUITT HOSPITAL—Mr Amery to Minister for Health—

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2313 ROAD WIDENING—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2314 SELF FUNDED RETIREES—Mr O'Farrell to Premier, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship—

2315 BATLOW MPS—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Health—

2316 LETTER SCAMS—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—

2317 HEMP DRINK—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—

2318 PROGRAM FOR APPLIANCES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE BUDGET—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Health—

2319 ONGOING MAINTENANCE —MONKERAL BRIDGE—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2320 POSITIONS VACANT—MANNING HEALTH CAMPUS—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Health—

2321 TUNNEL FILTRATION—Ms Moore to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2322 SUB-TESTS OF EQUIPMENT—Ms Moore to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

3 JUNE 2004

(Paper No. 82)

2323 TICKET SALES—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2324 TEACHERS STRESS LEAVE—Mr Hazzard to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2325 MINISTERIAL EXPENSES—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

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2326 MENTAL HEALTH TRIAGE—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Health—

2328 RESPONSE TO CORRESPONDENCE—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—

2329 ABORIGINAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT FOR YASS—Ms Hodgkinson to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2330 PATIENT DEATHS—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Health—

2331 CODE RED—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Health—

2332 MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Health—

2333 BEROWRA TRUCK STOP—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2334 PROACTIVE POLICING—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Police—

2335 MANNING BASE HOSPITAL INQUIRY—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Health—

2336 TOWNSEND CORRESPONDENCE—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2337 CHAPMAN CORRESPONDENCE—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—

2338 SPEED CAMERAS—Mr Kerr to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

2339 TRAIN TIMETABLES—Mr Kerr to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2340 CARDIAC/HEART DISEASE—Mr Amery to Minister for Health—

2341 DAY SURGERY—Mr Amery to Minister for Health—

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2342 KING BROS BUS GROUP—Mr Stoner to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for

Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2343 POLICE VEHICLES HAWKESBURY LAC—Mr Pringle to Minister for Police—

2344 NEPEAN MIGRANT ACCESS INC—Mr Pringle to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Youth—

2345 STATE WIDE IMPLEMENTATION OF WATER RESTRICTIONS—Mr Pringle to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

2346 ADI SITE—Ms Moore to Premier, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship—

2347 LEND LEASE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT—Ms Moore to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—

2348 PUBLIC ARTS POLICY—Ms Moore to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2349 PUBLIC ARTS POLICY—Ms Moore to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2350 POLICE VEHICLE MARKINGS—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—

2351 CRASH INVESTIGATION RESOURCES—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—

2352 POLICE RADIO DIGITAL ENCRYPTION—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—

2353 BREACH OF REGULATIONS—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2354 REGIMENTAL OVAL RESERVOIR—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

2355 PUBLIC HOUSING—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

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4 JUNE 2004

(Paper No. 83)

2356 ROAD SPENDING—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2357 SUBSTATION CAPACITY—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

2358 PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS—Ms Moore to Minister for Health—

2359 TRAFFIC ON PACIFIC HIGHWAY—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2360 RAINWATER TANK REBATES—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

2361 WATER CONSUMPTION—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

2362 WATER DEMAND—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

2363 DRAFT LEP—Mr Pringle to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—

2364 CARRIAGE HEATING—Mr Pringle to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2365 DETECTIVES COURSES—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—

2366 ENTERPRISE DATA WAREHOUSE—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—

2367 ACCIDENT/INCIDENT NOTIFICATION —Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—

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2368 WILD DOGS—Mr Maguire to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural

Resources—

2369 WILD DOGS—Mr Maguire to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—

2370 WATER TANKS—Mr Pringle to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

2371 POLICE STATION MAINTENANCE—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Police—

2372 HARDFILL RECYCLING FACILITY AT MT KU-RING-GAI—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

22 JUNE 2004

(Paper No. 84)

2373 WATER TANK APPLICATIONS—Mr Merton to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

2374 WATER SUPPLIED—Mr Merton to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

2375 BEROWRA TRUCK STOP—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2376 TRAIN MOVEMENTS—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2377 IPART REPORT—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister Lands—

2378 NATIONAL PARKS RESTRUCTURE—Mr Stoner to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—

2379 CAPITAL WORKS—Mr Stoner to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—

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2380 WOMEN'S REFUGE SERVICE—Mr Stoner to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Youth—

2381 MULGRAVE STATION STAFFING—Mr Pringle to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2382 LEGAL ASSISTANCE—Mr Pringle to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—

2383 SUTHERLAND LEP—Mr Kerr to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—

2384 CRONULLA POLICE STATION—Mr Kerr to Minister for Police—

2385 LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE—Mr Kerr to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2386 AHS PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Health—

2387 CHAIRMAN CORRESPONDENCE—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2388 FLASHING LIGHTS PROGRAM—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2389 SMOKING ON CITYRAIL PROPERTY—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2390 HEALTH POLICY RE CORRESPONDENCE—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Health—

2391 DR ROBERT BREIT—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Health—

2392 BELLS LINE OF ROAD—Mr Armstrong to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2393 ABORIGINAL CONSULTATIVE LIAISON OFFICERS—Mr Armstrong to Minister for Police—

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2394 RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL—Mr Armstrong to Minister for Gaming and Racing—

2395 ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY SPECIALISTS—Mr Amery to Minister for Health—

2396 SCHOOL CAPITAL WORKS—Mr Roberts to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2397 PRE-PAID TRANSIT TICKETS—Mr Roberts to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2398 BORONIA PARK SCHOOL AIR CONDITIONING—Mr Roberts to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2399 SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATIONS—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—

2400 POLICE COMMENT—Mr Debnam to Premier, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship—

2401 CESSNOCK AND KURRI KURRI POLICE STATIONS—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—

2402 SOUTHERN AHS DONATIONS—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Health—

2403 JUNCTION CREEK BRIDGE REPAIRS—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2404 NATIONAL ENQUIRIES AUSTRALIA—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—

23 JUNE 2004

(Paper No. 85)

2405 SPORTING INJURY COMPENSATION SCHEME—Mr Maguire to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce, representing the Special Minister of State, Minister for Commerce, Minister for Industrial Relations, Assistant Treasurer, and Minister for the Central Coast—

2406 LIQUOR LICENSES—Mr Oakeshott to Minister for Gaming and Racing—

2407 SPEED CAMERAS—Mr Merton to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

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2408 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE—Mr Merton to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2409 BOWRAL HOSPITAL SURGERY FUNDING—Ms Seaton to Minister for Health—

2410 BOWRAL POLICE STATION—Ms Seaton to Minister for Police—

2411 PICTON BY-PASS—Ms Seaton to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2412 PICTON STATION—Ms Seaton to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2413 SHARK NETS—Mr Humpherson to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—

2414 SHARK NETS—Mr Humpherson to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

2415 NIGHT MAINTENANCE—ROSEVILLE BRIDGE—Mr Humpherson to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2416 ARSON ALLEGATION—Mr Humpherson to Minister for Police, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Lands)—

2417 PRIORITY HEALTH CARE PLANNING FUNDING—Mr Oakeshott to Minister for Health—

2418 CLEAR UP RATE—Mr Roberts to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—

2419 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE BACK LOG—Mr Roberts to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2420 POWER INTERRUPTIONS—Mr Roberts to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

2421 TICKET VENDING MACHINE—Mr Kerr to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

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2422 CLEAR UP RATE—Mr Kerr to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—

2423 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE FUNDS BACKLOG—Mr Kerr to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2424 NORTH SYDNEY PRIMARY SCHOOL—Mrs Skinner to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2425 MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS—Mrs Skinner to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2426 HOME SCHOOL—Mrs Skinner to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2427 REDISTRIBUTION FACILITATORS—Mr Constance to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Lands)—

2428 FIREARMS REGISTRY—Mr Aplin to Minister for Police—

2429 HUME HIGHWAY—Mr Aplin to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2430 DISRUPTIVE STUDENTS—Mr Aplin to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2431 SUPPLYING ILLEGAL DRUGS—Mr Armstrong to Minister for Police—

2432 POSSESSIONS OF ILLEGAL DRUGS—Mr Armstrong to Minister for Police—

2433 POLICE STATION HOURS—Mr Armstrong to Minister for Police—

2434 TRAFFIC COUNT—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

2435 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Health—

2436 CULTURAL HERITAGE EQUITY GRANTS—Mr Constance to Premier, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship—

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2437 WERRIS CREEK—MOREE XPLORER—Mr Souris to Premier, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship—

2438 LITHGOW-MUDGEE RAIL LINE—Mr Souris to Premier, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship—

2439 CLUB AND HOTEL REVENUE—Mr O'Farrell to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

2440 INTEREST RATE SUBSIDY—Mr Page to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

2441 ACCOMMODATION FOR TEAM CHALLENGE—Mr Pringle to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—

2442 WEED HARVESTER PURCHASE —Mr Pringle to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Primary Industries—

2443 DRIP IRRIGATION WATERING SYSTEMS—Mr Pringle to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

2444 SEWERAGE PROGRAM PROJECTS—Mr Pringle to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

2445 POLICE STATION SITE—NAMBUCCA HEADS—Mr Stoner to Minister for Police—

2446 MOBILE DENTAL HEALTH—Mr Stoner to Minister for Health—

2447 PRIVATE FORESTRY OPERATION—Mr Stoner to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—

2448 FAIR TRADING CALL CENTRE—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—

2449 CONSUMER REPRESENTATION ON CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEES—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—

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2450 LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY ALTERATIONS—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Regional

Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Lands)—

2451 POLICE PROMOTIONS AND SCHUBERG REPORT —Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—

2452 ROLE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—

2453 HISTORIC HOUSES TRUST'S COMMUNITY CONSULTATION—Mr Debnam to Premier, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship—

24 JUNE 2004

(Paper No. 86)

2454 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES—Mr Merton to Minister for Health—

What mental health services are available in the Baulkham Hills Local Government Area or adjacent areas for young people suffering from depression or other health problems?

2455 SCHOOL REPAIRS—Mr Merton to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

How much is proposed to be spent on maintenance and repairs of schools in Baulkham Hills electorate during the financial year 2004/2005? Which schools are involved, what amount is to be spent, and what type of work will be carried out?

2456 BAULKHAM HILLS HIGH—Mr Merton to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

Why has the Department of Education retained the proceeds of sale of the land which was formally part of the school premises belonging to Baulkham Hills High School? Does the Department of Education intend to make the proceeds available to the school?

2457 WASTE TO LANDFILL—Mr Pringle to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—

What are the most recent figures for the percentage of Sydney’s waste that currently goes to landfill? What are the Minister’s current targets for reducing the percentage of waste going to landfill for the next five years?

2458 PRIME AGRICULTURAL LAND—Mr Armstrong to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Primary Industries—

(1) What is the Departmental description of prime agricultural land? (2) How is this classification determined? (3) By what process is this classification determined?

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(4) What factors are taken into consideration when determining the classification? (5) What template is used as a basis for this process?

2459 FORBES DIPNR OFFICE—Mr Armstrong to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—

(1) How many staff members are employed at the Forbes office of DIPNR? (2) Is this staff number sufficient to provide a reasonable turn around in the approval or refusal of

applications for transfer of surface water licences? (3) Are there any plans to increase staff numbers at Forbes in order to clear the backlog of applications

and eliminate the severe delays experienced by farmers? (4) How many such applications were outstanding and waiting for approval as at 18 June, 2004? (5) What is the average waiting time for applications to be processed? (6) What is considered by DIPNR to be a reasonable waiting time? (7) Are there any plans to streamline the existing approval process? (8) If not, will the Minister undertake a review of the process in order to speed up approvals?

2460 TICK CONTROL BOARD—Mr George to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Primary Industries—

(1) Of the 6000 properties under quarantine from 1982-1996, how many were infested with ticks on a

yearly basis from 1982 through to 1996? (2) Did all of the producers in the tick quarantine areas receive a ballot paper for the recent election of

the Board of Tick Control? If not, why not? (3) Do family partnerships or companies receive ballot papers? If not, why not?

2461 WATER FLOURIDATION—Ms Moore to Minister for Health—

(1) Is the Government aware of new information about water fluoridation from the York Review 2000, commissioned by the United Kingdom Government?

(2) Is it true that this review of fluoridation research concluded that while fluoride may help dental health, its side effects are unknown and un-researched?

(3) Is the Government aware that the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council recognises that fluoride is only effective topically, and has no systemic benefits?

(4) Does NSW Health data show that fluoride added to water supplies reduces dental caries by less than one tooth per child?

(5) Does NSW Health information identify that fluoridation has no lasting benefits beyond childhood? (6) Does the Government intend to continue fluoridation of water?

2462 BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRES—Ms Moore to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business—

Could the Minister inform the House what action he has taken to ensure continuation of the face-to-face help for small businesses that has been provided by the Eastern Suburbs and other Business Enterprise Centres since the Government reduced funds for these services?

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2463 CHATSWOOD-EPPING RAIL LINK—Ms Berejiklian to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and

Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

In relation to construction of the Chatswood-Epping rail link (a) Can the Minister advise when construction noise will cease in the vicinity of the Pacific Highway at Chatswood? (b) How has the Minister ensured that all residents impacted by noise from the construction of the rail link into Willoughby electorate have been adequately advised? (c) What recourse do residents concerned with noise have in having their concerns addressed?

2464 DISRUPTIVE STUDENTS—Mr Kerr to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

(1) What provisions are being made in the Cronulla electorate to deal with disruptive and abusive

children attending public schools? (2) What resources are available to individual schools to control disruptive students?

2465 LAND AT SYLVANIA—Mr Kerr to Minister for Health—

(1) Does the Government own the buildings and land at 29 Sylvania Road where the Sylvania Community service is presently located?

(2) If so, does the Government intend to sell this land after Sylvania Community Health Service is relocated?

2466 ILLEGAL DRUGS—Mr Kerr to Minister for Police—

(1) How many people were convicted on charges of supplying illegal drugs in the following suburbs in 2002

(a) Caringbah (b) Woolooware (c) Cronulla (d) Kurnell? (2) How many people were convicted of supplying illegal drugs in the following suburbs in 2003

(a) Caringbah (b) Woolooware

(c) Cronulla (d) Kurnell?

2467 BATLOW MPS—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Health—

(1) Was any funding allocated for the Batlow Multi Purpose Centre in the 2004/05 Budget? (2) If so, how much? (3) When will the Batlow MPS be completed?

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2468 CREDIT ACCOUNTING CONSULTANCY—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Fair Trading, and

Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—

(1) Is Mr John F. Beresford employed by the Office of Fair Trading or the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal in any capacity whatsoever?

(2) Does Mr John F Beresford receive any remuneration from the Office of Fair Trading or Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal for any services provided?

(3) If so, in what capacity is he employed or for what services is he remunerated? (4) Does Mr John F Beresford also act as a consultant for clients who are appearing before the

Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal?

2469 CREDIT ACCOUNTING CONSULTANCY—Ms Hodgkinson to Minister for Fair Trading, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Commerce—

What action has the Office of Fair Trading taken against the principals of the firm Credit Accounting Consultancy following the Supreme Court decision to require payment of $1.5million to compensate victims of their scams?

2470 HALF-WAY HOUSES—Mr Humpherson to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment, representing the Minister for Justice, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship—

(1) How many ‘half-way houses’ are operated by or supported by Department of Corrective Services? (2) Where are each of these homes located? (3) What was the average daily population in “half-way houses” in 2001, 2002 and 2003 and 2004 year

to date? (4) How many people entered and exited “half-way houses” in 2001, 2002 and 2003 and 2004 year to

date?

2471 SMALL BUSINESSES IN NSW—Mr Stoner to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business—

(1) What is the current total number of small business in NSW? (2) What is the current total number of small businesses outside Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong? (3) What was the total number of small businesses in NSW in the following years? (a) 1995 (b) 1996 (c) 1997 (d) 1998 (e) 1999 (f) 2000 (g) 2001 (h) 2002 (i) 2003? (4) What was the total number of small businesses outside Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong in NSW in the following years? (a) 1995 (b) 1996 (c) 1997 (d) 1998 (e) 1999 (f) 2000 (g) 2001

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(h) 2002 (i) 2003?

2472 AREA HEALTH SERVICE MERGER—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Health—

Will you guarantee that you will not merge the Central Coast Area Health Service with any other Health Service?

2473 TUNNEL FILTRATION—Ms Moore to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

(1) When will a decision be made about the location, scope and extent of the trial for tunnel filtration? (2) When can the public expect the trial to be completed? (3) What is the anticipated time frame for the installation of the selected filtration equipment?

2474 CANNABIS TRIALS—Ms Moore to Premier, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship—

When will the NSW Government meet with the Commonwealth Government to initiate trials for the medicinal use of cannabis, in order to reduce suffering for people with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other health conditions where they face significant pain?

2475 NATIVE VEGETATION—Mr Torbay to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—

(1) Does NSW Treasury provide funds for the Native Vegetation Mapping Program? (2) If NSW Treasury does provide funds, how much and to which Departments is it allocated? (3) Have any programs for mapping native vegetation been cut and if so, to where have the Treasury

funds been re-directed?

2476 KIAMA SCHOOLS BUDGETS—Mrs Skinner to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

What are the details of the global budget of each government school in the Kiama electorate for the years 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04 and 2004-05?

2477 RYDE SCHOOLS BUDGETS—Mrs Skinner to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

What are the details of the global budget of each government school in the Ryde electorate for the years 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04 and 2004-05?

2478 NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS—Mrs Skinner to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

What are the details of the global budget of each government school in the North Shore electorate for the years 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04 and 2004-05?

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2479 GEROGERY RAIL OVERPASS—Mr Aplin to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

(1) What are the reasons for the cost blow out of the Gerogery Rail Overpass from $12.5 million to $18.5 million?

(2) What measures are being taken to provide turning lanes for residents accessing roads at both ends of the overpass?

2480 HOWLONG LIBRARY—Mr Aplin to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister Lands—

In view of the Parliamentary Secretary’s advice that Howlong would gain a new town library following shire boundary adjustment, what funding contribution is the Government making to establishing this facility?

2481 ALBURY COURT HOUSE—Mr Aplin to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—

What is the timeline for completion of the facilities upgrade for disabled people at Albury Court House?

2482 WARRAGAMBA DAM—Mr Hazzard to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—

What plans are in place to increase the capacity of Warragamba Dam and/or other dams within the Sydney Catchment Authority’s area of responsibility?

2483 PUBLIC HOUSES/UNITS—WAKEHURST—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

(1) What were the total number of public housing houses or units in Wakehurst for the following years:

(a) 1995 (b) 2000 (c) 2004

(2) What were the total number of tenants that resided in these properties for the above years? (3) What was the total cost of maintenance and repairs for these properties for the above years?

2484 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING LAND PARCELS—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

(1) How many parcels of Department of Housing land have been sold in the Wakehurst electorate in the

last five years? (2) What was the price for each of these parcels sold?

2485 POLICE MAINTENANCE—DEE WHY—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Police—

(1) What maintenance and repairs are currently required at Dee Why police station? (2) What work maintenance and repairs are planned at Dee Why police station over the next 12 months? (3) What requests from police have been made for maintenance and structural work in the next 12

months?

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2486 ENERGY USAGE—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

(1) What was the total energy used in the transfer of water between Tallowa and Warragamba dams at

any time for each year for the last five years? (2) What is the total energy forecast to be required if the Government proceeds with its proposal in

transferring water between Tallowa and Warrgamba dams in: (a) 2 years (b) 5 years (c) 10 years (d) 20 years?

(3) What is the total increase in water envisaged by the Government when transfers from Tallowa to Warragamba are effected?

2487 MANLY JETCATS MAINTENANCE—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

(1) What is the total cost of maintenance and repairs for the Manly JetCats for each year for the last five

years? (2) What is the number of kilometres travelled or services operated by the Manly JetCats between

Manly and Circular Quay and back for each year for the last five years? (3) What plans does the Government have for replacement of the Manly JetCats? (4) With whom have the Government discussed or entered into contracts for the replacement of the

Manly JetCats?

2488 SYDNEY WATER CONSULTANTS/CONTRACTORS—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

(1) What consultants or contractors have been engaged by Sydney Water in the last five years to advise

on the upgrade and maintenance of North Head sewerage treatment plant? (2) What was the cost of these consultants/contractors? (3) What recommendations or advices from these consultants or contractors have been implemented?

2489 TRANSFER OF WATER—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

What assessments have been undertaken in regard to providing the increase in energy requirements for the proposed transfer of water from the Tallowa Dam to Warragamba Dam?

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2490 ADDITIONAL PUBLIC HOUSING PURCHASE—Mr Hazzard to Minister for Roads, and Minister for

Housing—

How much money has the Department of Housing invested back into the Wakehurst electorate to purchase additional public housing in each year for the last five years?

2491 MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT—Mr J.H. Turner to Minister for Health—

(1) What mental health support services are available in the Mid North Coast Area Health Service to assist adults suffering Schizophrenia?

(2) Are there any long-term accommodation facilities in the Mid North Coast Area Health Service for adults suffering Schizophrenia?

(3) If so, what are the locations of such units? (4) If not, are there any plans to establish long-term accommodation facilities in the Mid North Coast

Area Health Service area? (5) If not, why not?

2492 LONGTERM ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES—Mr J.H. Turner to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Youth—

(1) Are there any long-term accommodation facilities in the Mid North Coast area for adults suffering

Schizophrenia? (2) If so, what are the locations of such facilities? (3) If not, are there any plans to establish long-term accommodation facilities in the Mid North Coast

area such as group homes? (4) If not, why not?

2493 AUTISM SPECTRUM SYNDROME—Mr J.H. Turner to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

(1) How many students enrolled in New South Wales Public Schools are diagnosed with Asperger’s

Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)? (2) Are students with Asperger’s Syndrome enrolled in mainstream classes? (3) If not, why not? (4) If so, is there funding provided to the school to assist with the students’ special needs? (5) If so, how much funding is provided for the student and what is the criteria qualifying for such

funding? (6) What initiatives has the Government undertaken in NSW Public Schools to cater for the special

needs of students with Asperger’s Syndrome? (7) Is there training and development activities available to teachers and parents to assist, manage and

teach students diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome?

2494 RABBIT INDUSTRY—Mr Amery to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Primary Industries—

(1) What is the total value of the rabbit meat/skin industry currently operating in New South Wales? (2) How many establishments in this State are currently involved in the breeding, growing and

processing of rabbits for both meat and skin? (3) What are the locations of these establishments?

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2495 FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS—Mr Amery to Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the

Illawarra, and Minister for Small Business, representing the Minister for Primary Industries—

(1) Since the establishment of the NSW Food Authority and its predecessor, Safe Food Production NSW, how many Court actions have taken place against food producers, carriers and retailers for breaches of food safety regulations?

(2) How many cautions or warnings have been issued on a yearly basis? (3) Does the Authority issue infringement notices for breaches of food safety regulations? (4) If so, how many have been issued on a monthly basis and what is the value of the fines collected? (5) If not, is the issue being investigated or considered as a way of cutting the cost of legal action against

offenders?

2496 POLICE STAFFING BUDGET—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—

In relation to budgeted Ministry for Police staffing: (1) What are the position titles, public sector grade and salary of each of the 14 positions budgeted for

the Minister’s Office? (2) What are the position titles, public sector grade and salary of each of the 44 positions budgeted for

Policy advice and co-ordination in the Ministry for Police?

2497 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUESTS—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—

In relation to processing of Freedom of Information requests: (1) What resources were available within NSW Police and separately within the Ministry for Police, to

process FOI requests as at 30 June 2001 2002, 2003 and as at 21 June 2004? (2) Have staff handling FOI requests sought additional resources to expedite processing and if so, what

requests were made and when were they made? (3) Of these funding requests which were declined or approved?

2498 POLICE VEHICLES—Mr Debnam to Minister for Police—

In relation to police vehicles: (1) Which models of motor vehicles did NSW Police operate as at 30 June in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004? (2) Of the vehicle models identified in response to Question 1, how many of each model as at 30 June

2001, 30 June 2002, 30 June 2003, 24 June 2004 are fitted with driver airbags? (3) Of the vehicle models identified in response to Question 1, how many of each model as at 30 June

2001, 30 June 2002, 30 June 2003, 24 June 2004 are fitted with passenger airbags? (4) Of the vehicle models identified in response to Question 1, how many of each model as at 30 June

2001, 30 June 2002, 30 June 2003, 24 June 2004 are fitted with side impact airbags? (5) For those vehicles not fitted with side impact airbags, what plans, if any, are in place to retrofit the

airbags?

2499 NORTH-WEST TRANSIT—Mr Merton to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

By how much has the projected cost of the North West Transitway exceeded the original estimate?

2500 CLUBS AND HOTELS REVENUE—Mr Merton to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

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How much revenue has been raised from (a) clubs and (b) hotels in the Baulkham Hills Local Government Area and the City of Parramatta for the years 1995-2003 inclusive?

2501 CLUBS AND HOTELS REVENUE—Mr Roberts to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Treasurer, Minister for State Development, and Vice-President of the Executive Council—

How much revenue has been raised from (a) clubs and (b) hotels in the (1) Lane Cove Local Government Area (2) Hunters Hill Local Government Area and (c) the Ryde City Local Government Area for the years 1995-2003 inclusive?

2502 NAMBUCCA FIRE STATION—Mr Stoner to Minister for Police, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Lands—

What are the specifications of the new Fire Station at Nambucca Heads which require a construction budget of $1 million?

2503 SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANTS—HAWKESBURY-NEPEAN—Mr Pringle to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

What level of treatment (primary, secondary, tertiary) do each of the sewerage treatment plants that discharge into the Hawkesbury-Nepean and its tributaries provide?

2504 PHOSPHORUS AND NITROGEN DISCHARGES—Mr Pringle to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

What has been the average discharge level in parts per million over the last 5 years for each of the Sewerage Treatment Plants that discharge into the Hawkesbury River and its tributaries?

2505 MENAI OVERPASS—Mr Page to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

(1) Are you aware of concerns by the greater Menai community regarding the pedestrian crossing of Alford’s Point Road and Menai Road, Menai?

(2) When will the Government construct either an overpass or underpass at the intersection of Alfords Point Road and Menai Road to ensure the safety of the greater Menai community?

2506 HELPING HAND PROGRAM—Mrs Hancock to Minister for Health—

(1) What is the Minister’s response to community concerns regarding funding cuts (through the Illawarra Area Health Service) to the Helping Hands Volunteer (Mental Health) Program in Nowra?

(2) Will funding be reinstated and provided on an ongoing basis for the Helping Hands program in Nowra?

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2507 ULLADULLA SCHOOL—Mrs Hancock to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—

(1) What is being done to resolve the ongoing problems at Ulladulla High School with respect to (a) aging infrastructure leading to frequent sewerage overflows (b) the urgent need to replace demountable classrooms (c) planning for future high schools in the area?

(2) Why was no funding provided in the 2004-2005 Budget for a new school, or permanent classrooms?

2508 HAVENLEE VACATION CARE—Mrs Hancock to Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Women—

(1) Why has the Department of Sport and Recreation withdrawn funding from the Havenlee Vacation

Care Program? (2) Why did the Department of Sport and Recreation fail to consult with its funding partner for the

program, Shoalhaven City Council, prior to these cuts?

2509 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMALGAMATIONS—Mr Roberts to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Lands—

Are there proposals for amalgamations of councils on the North Shore of Sydney during the remaining term of Parliament?

2510 POLICE IN YAMBA—Mr Cansdell to Minister for Police—

Considering the on-going anti-social and petty crime problems in the Yamba community, will more Police be committed to the area, and consideration be given to appointing a Police Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer specifically for the Lower Clarence?

2511 EYE SURGERY LISTS—Mr Cansdell to Minister for Health—

(1) Are there 450 people on the waiting list for cataract surgery at Grafton Base Hospital? (2) Are there approximately 300 more referrals each year? (3) Is Grafton Base Hospital only funded to do 150 cataract operations per year? (4) Will the Minister take action to halt the growing waiting list before it reaches 750 in 2007?

2512 CANE TOADS—Mr Richardson to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—

(1) What studies have been carried out into the penetration and control of cane toads in New South Wales?

(2) What are the names of these studies? (3) Are these studies publicly available and if not, why not? (4) Will these studies, be made to the Opposition and if not, why not?

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2513 DAM POLLUTION—Mr Richardson to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—

(1) What reports have been published on sewer and septic overflows into Warragamba, Avon, Nepean, Woronora and Cataract dams?

(2) What are the names of these reports? (3) Are these reports publicly available and if not, why not? (4) Will those reports be made available to the Opposition and if not, why not?

2514 LANTANA REPORTS—Mr Richardson to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—

(1) What studies have been carried out into the spread of lantana in NSW National Parks, and the control of lantana in NSW National Parks?

(2) What are the names of these studies? (3) Are these reports publicly available and if not, why not? (4) Will those reports be made available to the Opposition and if not, why not?

2515 HORNSBY STATION—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

What is the breakdown of cost included in the $60 million for the extra platform at Hornsby Railway station?

2516 RAIL TRACKWORK—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

(1) How much more track work is needed/proposed for rail lines and structures:

(a) Hornsby to Hawkesbury River? (b) Hornsby to Wahroonga? (c) Hornsby to Thornleigh?

(2) How many days will be allocated to this work? (3) What are the details of this work?

2517 LACHLAN HOUSE CLOSURE—Mrs Hopwood to Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Community Services, and Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Youth—

(1) How many clients are housed at Lachlan House, Macquarie Hospital? (2) Is this complex about to be closed? (3) If so, what plans are in place for re-locating these people, particularly those who have been residents

for many decades?

2518 BUS VERSUS TRAIN—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Transport Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Forests)—

What is the cost comparison between bus transport being used during track work on rail line/structures in the Hornsby electorate versus the normal cost of train transport for the same period?

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2519 WATER ACCESS PROPERTIES—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Natural Resources—

How many Water Access Properties are there: (1) In Hornsby electorate? (2) At Little Wobby? (3) At Bar Point? (4) At Mooney Mooney?

2520 SEWAGE CONNECTION—Mrs Hopwood to Minister for Energy and Utilities, Minister for Science and Medical Research, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts—

(1) What is the breakdown of funding in the amount allocated to construction of sewerage systems, in

particular, the system planned for Brooklyn, Dangar Island and surrounds? (2) Is the commencement of connection for Brooklyn and Danger Island still 2005?

2521 WYONG POLICE STATION SITE—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Police—

(1) What are the plans for the Wyong Police station site? (2) During what hours each day is the station open? (3) How many (a) General Duties Police and (b) Detectives are based there?

2522 THE ENTRANCE—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Police—

(1) What are the plans for The Entrance Police station site? (2) During what hours each day is the station open? (3) How many (a) General Duties Police (b) Detectives are based there?

2523 WOY WOY POLICE STATION—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Police—

During what hours each day is the Woy Woy Police station open? How many (a) General Duties Police and (b) Detectives are based there?

2524 KINCUMBER POLICE STATION—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Police—

During what hours each day is the Kincumber Police station open? How many (a) General Duties police and (b) Detectives are based there?

2525 TERRIGAL POLICE STATION—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Police—

During what hours each day is the Terrigal Police station open? How many (a) General Duties Police and (b) Detectives are based there?

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2526 TUGGERAH LAKES—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for

Natural Resources, representing the Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Lands—

(1) How much State Government money was expended on Tuggerah Lakes in

(a) 2001/2002 (b) 2002/2003 (c) 2003/2004?

(2) What works were carried out?

2527 F3 SPEED LIMIT—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

(1) Now that the F3 has been widened to three lanes between Mt White and the Hawkesbury River, will the maximum speed limit be raised from 90 kph to 110 kph?

(2) If not, why not?

2528 AVOCA DRIVE—Mr Hartcher to Minister for Roads, and Minister for Housing—

(1) How much did the State government spend on Avoca Drive in (a) 2001/2002? (b) 2002/2003? (c) 2003/2004?

(2) What works were carried out? (3) What road works are planned for Avoca Drive in

(a) 2005/2006? (b) 2006/2007?

2529 PENGUIN DEATHS—Ms Seaton to Attorney General, and Minister for the Environment—

(1) How many Little Penguins are known to have died at North Head since 1984? (2) How many of these deaths were the results of attacks by foxes and cats? (3) How many of these deaths were the result of vandalism or other human intrusion? (4) What is the Government doing to prevent penguins being killed by feral animals and human

intervention?

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