Notices of Motion - Parliament of Tasmania · (6) Calls on all parties in the Tasmanian Parliament...

No. 41

TUESDAY, 3 MARCH 2020

Notices of Motion

149 Ms O'Connor to move—That the House:—

(1) Understands we are at a time in history where people must find ways to work together

to tackle the serious challenges humanity faces.

(2) Acknowledges that the Arctic and Amazon is on fire, the first glacier has melted in

Iceland and we are in a climate emergency.

(3) Recognises international political, trade and market instability.

(4) Further understands Tasmania is not immune from the issues faced globally – the

rapidly changing climate, international security and trade tensions, the rise of

authoritarianism and the erosion of democracy.

(5) Further acknowledges that in times of crisis people need real leadership.

(6) Calls on all parties in the Tasmanian Parliament to work together to combat and prepare

our community for the climate emergency and the geopolitical upheaval Tasmania is

facing. (3 September 2019)


(1) Understands that in a time of climate emergency and growing social inequality,

political parties need to work together.

(2) Recognises the role of Opposition parties is to hold the Government to account.

(3) Further understands it’s also the role of Opposition parties to present an alternative

vision.

(4) Notes while they don’t deliver an Alternative Budget as do the Greens, we now know

that Labor supports:—

(a) most damningly for current and future generations, inaction on the climate

emergency;

(b) Poker machines in communities until 2043;

(c) failing to protect young people at festivals from lethal drugs;

(d) the privatisation of public protected areas;

(e) shady dealings with developers in the office of the Coordinator General;

(f) soaring levels of foreign ownership of agricultural lands and housing;

(g) a cable car on kunanyi;

(h) the Cambria Green mega development near Swansea;

(i) the logging of high conservation value, carbon banking forests; and

(j) poorly regulated, unsustainable fish farm expansion.

(5) Acknowledges that leadership across the community is required to ensure future

wellbeing and prosperity for Tasmanians and that at a time when the Leader of the

Opposition, Hon. Rebecca White MP could make a real, positive difference, she is

refusing to do so.

(6) Accepts that Tasmanian Labor under Hon. Rebecca White has become Liberal-lite.

(7) Recognises that even if they don’t support the Greens, Tasmanians know where we

stand.

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(8) Further acknowledges with regret that the Greens are the only party that takes the

climate emergency seriously, and the two Greens MPs remain the real opposition in

Tasmania’s Parliament. (3 September 2019)

152 The Minister for Building and Construction to move—That the House:—

(1) Recognises that the annual NECA Tasmania Excellence and Apprentice Awards were

held on 17 August 2019.

(2) Acknowledges that the awards are the electrical and communication subcontractors’

highest accolade and the industry’s most prestigious awards program in Tasmania.

(3) Congratulates all entrants and finalists across all categories including technology

innovation, management, workplace health and safety, and commercial expertise.

(4) Further congratulates the award recipients, namely:—

(a) Nelson South Electrical Contractor for the Energy Efficiency & Environment

Project category;

(b) RBD Electrical for both the Industrial Small Project and Industrial Medium

Project categories;

(c) Stowe Australia for the Commercial Small Project category; and

(d) Degree C for the Commercial Medium Project category.

(5) Further recognises the outstanding performance and commitment to industry by the

2019 Apprentice Award winners, which were awarded to Marek Porter and Alexander

Findlater.

(6) Further congratulates all award winners, who will go on to represent the best that

Tasmania has to offer in the National Industry Excellence and Apprentice Awards to

be held in Brisbane in November. (3 September 2019)

153 The Minister for Building and Construction to move—That the House:—

(1) Recognises that the Master Builders Awards for Excellence was held on 17 August

2019 in Hobart.

(2) Acknowledges these awards celebrate Tasmania’s builders who demonstrate

excellence, professionalism and an utmost commitment to quality workmanship in the

projects being constructed around the State.

(3) Notes that there were 17 award category winners, highlighting the high level of

achievement by individuals and organisations across Tasmania.

(4) Further notes the special category winners, including:—

(a) Residential Master Builder of the Year – AJR Construction;

(b) Commercial Master Builder of the Year and Specialist Contractor of the Year

– Fairbrother Construction;

(c) Young Builder of the Year – Matthew Barwick, Barwick Developments;

(d) Tasmanian Apprentice of the Year – Adam Gelston, Fairbrother Construction;

and

(e) Hands On Skill Apprentice of the Year – Matthew Bates, Faulker Building.

(5) Commends every entrant and finalist, who exemplify the outstanding craftsmanship

and commitment to building excellence that exists throughout Tasmania;

(6) Further congratulates all award winners, who will go on to showcase Tasmania’s best

in the National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards to be held at Uluru in

the Northern Territory later in 2019. (3 September 2019)

154 The Attorney-General to move—That the House:—

(1) Recognises the significant body of work contained in the 409 recommendations of the

Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

(2) Further recognises the significant number of reforms that the Hodgman Liberal

Government has already pursued in response to those recommendations.

(3) Notes the importance of these reforms to ensuring that the failings of the past are not

repeated in the future.

(4) Commends the survivors and their advocates for continuing to lobby all Australian

governments so as to ensure the momentum for change caused by the Royal

Commission is not lost. (3 September 2019)

155 The Minister for the Arts to move—That the House:—

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(1) Recognises that there are a record 198 entries for the 2019 Premier's Literary Prizes

which is a clear demonstration of the talent and enthusiasm across Tasmania's literary

sector.

(2) Notes that 2019 judges include esteemed writers, academics and industry

professionals, including Professor Lucy Frost, Jane Rawson, Dr Robert Clark, Dr

Natasha Cica, Rohan Wilson and Dr Graeme Miles.

(3) Further notes that once the judging is complete, all of the books will be distributed to

Tasmania's prison libraries.

(4) Acknowledges that the Premier's Literary Prizes are presented by the Tasmanian

Government and also supported by the University of Tasmania and private

philanthropists. (3 September 2019)

157 Mrs Rylah to move—That the House:—

(1) Acknowledges that under the Hodgman Liberal Government, the Australian Bureau of

Statistic’s labour force data for July 2019 shows 13,000 jobs have been created since

we came to office.

(2) Notes that these results follow recent data confirming that our economy is the strongest

growing in the nation.

(3) Further acknowledges that the NAB Monthly Business Survey results, for the seventh

month in a row, found that Tasmania’s business conditions are the best in the nation,

three times better than the national result in trend terms.

(4) Recognises the latest Sensis Business Index also found that Tasmania’s businesses are

the most confident in the nation and the Deloitte Access Economics analysis revealed

Tasmania has the best business conditions in the nation.

(5) Further acknowledge that Tasmanian small businesses currently employ more than

110,000 people across the State and are the powerhouse of our economy.

(6) Congratulates the Hodgman Liberal Government on such strong results and its

commitment to continue to grow the economy and create jobs by supporting businesses

to develop a higher skilled workforce; cut red tape and unlock investment opportunities

in Tasmania. (3 September 2019)


(1) Acknowledges that the Hodgman Liberal Government saved the Mersey Community

Hospital and that it was the Labor Party that wanted to shut it down, after selling the

Mersey Hospital to the Federal Government for $1.

(2) Notes that it was the Labor Party that left the neurology services in the North West in

limbo for three years.

(3) Recognises that it was the Labor Party that did not commit to one more doctor in the

North West or promise a single extra paramedic for the coast and, that it was under

Labor, that Mersey funding was also dishonestly taken from the hospital and spent in

the South.

(4) Further acknowledges that the Hodgman majority Government has invested in a life-

saving helipad at the site and continues to invest a record $83.7 million into the hospital

in 2019-20, which includes a new 12 bed rehabilitation ward.

(5) Further notes that it is the Hodgman Liberal Government that has a strong record in

funding for health, whereas Labor can’t produce an alternative budget, they have no

policies, they stand for nothing and now they are trying to con North West Coasters

into believing they finally care.

(6) Congratulates the Minister for Health, Hon. Sarah Courtney MP and the Minister for

Mental Health and Wellbeing, Hon. Jeremy Rockliff MP with the full backing of this

Government, working closely to ensure every aspect of health, including primary and

prevention, community and acute, is performing at its very best. (3 September 2019)


(1) Acknowledges that the Hodgman Liberal Government is delivering on our

commitment to improve education results in Tasmania.

(2) Notes that approximately 25,000 Tasmanian students in years 3,5,7 and 9 from all

Government, Catholic and the vast majority of independent schools completed the

2019 NAPLAN tests.

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(3) Recognises that Tasmania’s 2019 preliminary NAPLAN results show that years 3 and

9 writing are seeing improvements from 2018 and, along with reading, are one of our

strongest domains.

(4) Further notes that while the results are overall encouraging, they also show that

numeracy and spelling remain an area for future focus.

(5) Further acknowledges that this Government has invested significantly in literacy and

numeracy initiatives, including the recently launched 'Literacy Framework and Plan

for Action', and the Government’s commitment to providing access to a Literacy Coach

for every Tasmanian Government School, work is also now underway to develop a

Numeracy Framework.

(6) Congratulates the Hodgman Liberal Government on its commitment to improving

educational outcomes in Tasmania by our record $7.1 billion investment in education.

(3 September 2019)

160 The Minister for Veterans' Affairs to move—That the House:—

(1) Recognises that Legacy Week is being held from 1 September to 7 September 2019.

(2) Notes Legacy Week, first held in 1942, is the annual national appeal of Legacy

Australia, an iconic national charity providing services to Australian families suffering

after the incapacitation or death of a spouse or parent, during or after their Defence

Force service.

(3) Further notes that funds raised during Legacy Week go to helping Legacy care for

around 60,000 Australians, including 859 widows and widowers and 19 children in

southern Tasmania and 1,159 widows and widowers and five children across northern

Tasmania.

(4) Further notes that funds raised assist Legacy in providing essential services including

counselling, special housing, medical, advocacy and social support to Australian

families and also help assist the education of the children of our deceased veterans

through contributions to school fees and resources and the hosting of recreational

activities to grow their self-confidence.

(5) Acknowledges that Legacy Australia grew out of the Remembrance Club, formed in

Hobart in 1923 by one of the nation’s foremost First World War heroes, Tasmanian

Major-General Sir John Gellibrand KCB DSO and Bar—a fact that Tasmanians can be

particularly proud of.

(6) Congratulates the staff, Legatees and volunteers of Legacy—including the President

of Legacy (Hobart), Mr Alec Young, Friends of Hobart Legacy and the President of

Legacy (Launceston), Mr Russell Hogarth—for their tireless efforts in supporting the

families of our incapacitated and deceased veterans. (3 September 2019)

161 The Minister for Resources to move—That the House:—

(1) Notes that Tasmania’s forest industry is continuing to achieve accolades and

recognition for the premium products sourced from our production forests.

(2) Further notes Hydrowood has recently been recognised for their premium Tasmanian

timber products at the Australasian Timber Flooring Association (ATFA) Awards for

excellence last week.

(3) Congratulates Hydrowood for taking out three awards at this event, including the

significant prize of “Overall Winner – Floor of the Year Award”.

(4) Further notes that this award winning floor was also showcased on Grand Designs

Australia, providing significant positive exposure to the quality and premium timber

products available here in Tasmania.

(5) Acknowledges that the Tasmania’s world class forest practices system and reserve

estate supports this renewable and sustainable industry to achieve global recognition

and drive demand for our valuable wood products.

(6) Supports the Hodgman Majority Liberal Government’s positive Strategic Growth Plan

for Tasmania Forests, Fine Timber and Wood Fibre. (3 September 2019)

162 The Minister for Primary Industries and Water to move—That the House:—

(1) Notes that 3 September 2019, is Australian National Flag Day, the annual day

specifically dedicated to 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

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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) Further 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) Further acknowledges the sterling work of the Australian National Flag Association in

promoting and protecting our national symbol, whose work locally is led by Reg

Watson.

(6) Congratulates all individuals, community organisations, local authorities, businesses

and schools across Tasmania that celebrated Australian National Flag Day by

conducting flag-raising ceremonies and by flying or displaying the National Flag. (3

September 2019)


(1) Acknowledges with immense concern that the Arctic is on fire, the first glacier has

melted in Iceland and we are in a climate emergency.

(2) Understands that the Amazon rainforest is burning as a result of illegal land clearing,

primarily for beef production.

(3) Recognises that the Amazon, Arctic and forests around the planet are in large part, the

lungs of the earth,

(4) Accepts the 8 August 2019 report from the International Panel on Climate Change, that

notes the critical part forests play in mitigating emissions and storing carbon

(5) Further understands that business as usual is not an option for current and future

generations, and that all jurisdictions and communities have an obligation to make

significant changes in the unfolding climate emergency.

(6) Celebrates the 20 African countries that have joined together to plant a giant wall of

trees that will run 7000 kilometres across their continent to stop the spread of the

Sahara Desert.

(7) Further accepts the protection of existing carbon-sequestering forests are critical to a

safe climate.

(8) Calls on the Liberal and Labor Parties to heed the science and recognise their moral

responsibility to support the ongoing protection of the 356,000ha of high conservation

value, carbon banking forest set aside under the Tasmanian Forest Agreement. (4

September 2019)


(1) Acknowledges 3 September 2019, was Merchant Navy Day, which is commemorated

on the anniversary of the sinking of the first British merchant vessel during World War

II, and in 2019 it falls on the 80th anniversary of when Australia entered the Second

World War.

(2) Further acknowledges that the Merchant Navy Day illustrates the important

contribution mariners have made to Australia’s economic growth and prosperity in

peace time and in war.

(3) Notes that the Merchant Navy of the whole British Empire, which included the

Australian Merchant Fleet, suffered proportionately the highest casualties of any of the

allied services in the Second World War.

(4) Further notes that thirty thousand two hundred and forty eight British Empire merchant

seamen who served at sea under the red ensign lost their lives doing so with the

Australian Department of Veterans Affairs nominal roll recording 3,500 Australian

merchant seamen serving in World War II in Australian registered ships.

(5) Recognises the Tasmanian Seafarers’ Memorial, located in Triabunna, on Tasmania’s

East Coast, which honours the lives of all Tasmanian seafarers who lost their lives at

sea, including those who served in the armed forces. (4 September 2019)

166 The Minister for Health to move—That the House:—

(1) Notes that National Stroke Week 2019 is taking place from 2-8 September 2019.

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(2) Further notes that the theme for National Stroke Week in 2019 is "F.A.S.T. Heroes" –

recognising the everyday heroes who have spotted the signs of a stroke and called an

ambulance straight away.

(3) Further notes the F.A.S.T. test helps us to remember the stroke signs we need to watch

out for and what to do if you suspect somebody is having a stroke:—

(a) Face – has the person's face dropped;

(b) Arms – can they lift both arms;

(c) Speech – is the person's speech slurred and can they understand what is being

said; and

(d) Time – calling 000 as soon as possible is critical.

(4) Congratulates the Stroke Foundation for their outstanding work to provide support for

people living with stroke and raising awareness of stroke both locally and nationally.

(5) Acknowledges the Tasmanian Government's strong investment in boosting access to

stroke services and support, including $440,000 of funding provided to the Stroke

Foundation in 2018 and the new stroke telemedicine service which will commence

later in 2019 thanks to the recruitment of full time neurologists to service the North

and North-West. (5 September 2019)

167 The Minister for Health to move—That the House:—

(1) Recognises Women’s Health Week, which takes place from September 2 -6, with the

theme of movement – Put your best foot forward for your health.

(2) Notes the two biggest barriers for women not maintaining a healthy lifestyle is ‘lack

of time’ and ‘health not being a priority’.

(3) Further notes that Women’s Health Week serves as a timely reminder to all women

that they need to look after themselves, inside and out.

(4) Supports the Tasmanian Women’s Strategy 2019-2021, which focuses on four priority

areas – financial security, leaderships and participation, safety and health and

wellbeing.

(5) Acknowledges the Hodgman Liberal Government has taken strong action on this issue,

including investment of $435,200 to Women’s Health Tasmania to improve health and

wellbeing outcomes for Tasmanian women, especially women vulnerable to poorer

health. $398,100 was also allocated to The Link Youth Health Services to provide an

implement services which improve the health and wellbeing of young people, noting

that young women represent the majority of service clients.

(6) Encourages individuals, communities and workplaces to get involved by sharing our

health messages, hosting an event and encouraging as many women as possible to sign

up to the week. (5 September, 2019)

168 The Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management to move—That the House:—

(1) Recognises that the Government has a duty to protect those who protect us.

(2) Notes that the Hodgman majority Liberal Government makes no apology for taking

strong action to protect people from the scourge of drugs and violence.

(3) Further notes Labor’s track record of siding with the Greens when it came to the

Hodgman majority Liberal Government’s strong action to protect Tasmanians by

cracking down on serious organised crime and outlaw motorcycle gangs, even against

the advice of Tasmania Police and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission.

(4) Further notes that just like the Greens, Labor opposed and continue to oppose

guaranteed prison time for assaults on off duty police officers.

(5) Further notes that Labor together with the Greens opposed and continue to oppose

protections for our frontline workers and oppose guaranteed prison time for criminals

who assault our frontline workers.

(6) Further notes that Labor just like the Greens, consistently opposes guaranteed prison

time for serious child sex offenders.

(7) Further notes that Labor, like the Greens, has no policies to support the police in their

role to protect the Tasmanian community.

(8) Would welcome the Government bringing forward new legislation to guarantee prison

time for assaults on frontline workers and serious child sex offenders. (5 September

2019)

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169 Ms O'Connor to move—That the House condemns the Hodgman Liberal Government for its

reckless mismanagement of wildlife in Tasmania that is driving species towards extinction. (5

September 2019)

170 Ms Dow to move—That the House:—

(1) Notes that Tas Ports has called for $80 million to be invested in the Burnie Port to

deliver the upgrades outlined in the Burnie Port Masterplan.

(2) Confirms that the Hodgman Liberal Government has failed to allocate any State money

to the project in the 10 year infrastructure pipeline released during the week

commencing 2 September 2019.

(3) Acknowledges the potential for job-expansion in mining, agriculture, forestry and

tourism relies on upgrades at the Burnie Port.

(4) Further notes that the Hodgman Liberal Government has failed to invest in a project

that is crucial to protect and grow Tasmanian jobs at a time when the state desperately

needs leadership on jobs.

(5) Further notes that businesses have told Tasmanian Labor that capacity constraints at

the Burnie Port are costing them thousands and are particularly jeopardizing new jobs

and investment in the minerals sector.

(6) Further acknowledges that more than 5,100 full time Tasmanian jobs have been lost in

the past year with the North-West and West Coast suffering severely under the

Hodgman Liberal Government.

(7) Further confirms that this is yet another example of how people on the North-West

Coast and in regional Tasmania are being left behind by the Hodgman Liberal

Government. (10 September 2019)


(1) Acknowledges the critical role forests play in carbon sequestration and oxygen

production.

(2) Understands that to prevent the extremes of global heating the carbon that is in the

ground, must stay in the ground.

(3) Calls on the Labor and Liberal Parties to support the protection of the 356,000ha of

high conservation value, carbon-rich forests set aside under the Tasmanian Forests

Agreement. (10 September 2019)


(1) Recognises that 15 September 2019 is 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 this coming weekend, a memorial service commemorating the

Battle will be 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 and encourages all

Tasmanians to pay their respects. (10 September 2019)


(1) Acknowledges that the Hodgman Liberal Party Government is working with primary

producers to develop their exports, particularly into key Asian markets.

(2) Notes that Tasmanian growers will be showcasing our produce at Hong Kong’s Fruit

Logistics in the week 10 - 13 September 2019 - which attracts more than 13,000 buyers

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from over 76 countries enabling Tasmanian producers to connect with key buyers and

importers across Asia.

(3) Further notes in 2019 Fruit Growers Tasmania has partnered with Brand Tasmania to

exhibit at Asia Fruit logistics in their own right under the unique Tasmanian banner of

‘the quiet pursuit of the extraordinary.’

(4) Further acknowledges that Tasmania’s brand is one of our State’s greatest assets and

Tasmanian growers will affirm their commitment to exceptional quality which is

expected to boost export demand for our premium horticultural products.

(5) Further notes that a key priority in our Trade Strategy is to build the export capability

of local businesses and growing our agricultural exports will help deliver our target to

grow the annual farm gate value of Tasmanian agriculture to $10 billion by 2050.

(6) Recognises that over 80 per cent of Tasmania’s exports are consigned to the Asian

region, with China and Hong Kong alone accounting for 35 per cent of total Tasmanian

exports.

(7) Further acknowledges that the Tasmanian Government is committed to empowering

businesses to take their products to the world, so that the Tasmanian economy

continues to grow, creating local jobs. (10 September 2019)


(1) Acknowledges that the '2018 – 19 Preliminary Outcomes Report', confirmed that the

Hodgman Liberal Government, has delivered a balanced State Budget, returning a

modest surplus of $101.9 million.

(2) Notes that the same Report shows the Government is on track to deliver a surplus for

the fourth year in a row of approximately 1.6 per cent of revenue.

(3) Further acknowledges that the NAB Monthly Business Survey results, for the seventh

month in a row, found that Tasmania’s business conditions are the best in the nation,

three times better than the national result in trend terms.

(4) Recognises that the this Government continues to have a strong balance sheet, holds

net cash and investments, as opposed to net debt.

(5) Further acknowledges that only by keeping the Budget strong can we deliver record

investments in health, education and infrastructure. (10 September 2019)


(1) Acknowledges that Tourism contributes more than $3 billion to Tasmania's economy.

(2) Notes that our Tourism industry supports approximately 38,000 jobs–15.6% of total

employment across the State.

(3) Records that the Hodgman Liberal Government continues to invest strongly into our

visitor economy, ensuring all regions reap the benefits.

(4) Recognises that as a part of our 2019-20 Budget, this Government has committed $20

million into the 'Regional Loan Attraction Scheme' that provides low interest loans of

up to $1 million for business to invest in new job creating tourism projects.

(5) Congratulates the Hodgman Liberal Government for continuing to support visitor

growth in Tasmania by:—

(a) supporting Tourism Tasmania marketing;

(b) growing the number of flights to the north of the State;

(c) launching the Western Wilds drive journey and the next iconic walk;

(d) investing $72 million in our 'Roads to Support Tasmania’s Visitor Economy'

program; and

(e) investing in the 'Event Attraction Fund' which helps attract major events to

regional centres. (10 September 2019)


(1) Acknowledges the purchase of Specialty Veneers timber processing business by

Britton Timbers.

(2) Notes that Specialty Veneers is a productive member of the Tasmanian timber industry

producing a premium range of products for the joinery and furniture industries.

(3) Further notes that Specialty Veneers also manufacture and supply a number of quality

solid Tasmanian timber species under the Corinna Timbers name.

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(4) Congratulates the famous Tasmanian timber industry family business, Britton Timbers

on their announcement in late August 2019 of the purchase of the Specialty Veneers

company.

(5) Further notes that Britton Timbers now employ in excess of 180 people, the majority

of which live in regional areas.

(6) Further notes that this purchase is a vote of confidence in the Tasmanian timber

industry, helping secure the future of over 20 employees in the North West region.

(7) Further acknowledges the industry's confidence, backed by the solid support of the

Hodgman Liberal Government. (10 September 2019)

180 Ms O’Connor to move—That the House:—

(1) Notes that the Honourable Member for Murchison, Hon. Ruth Forrest MLC, has been

acknowledged for her hard work and policy backbone as the only Tasmanian in the

Australian Financial Review's 100 Women of Influence Awards for 2019.

(2) Acknowledges that women who lead in their field should always be celebrated, and

that this inspires women and girls to aspire to achieve.

(3) Recognises that when women work together, positive change happens.

(4) Warmly congratulates Hon. Ruth Forrest MLC for being listed one of the one hundred

most influential women in Australia. (11 September 2019)


(1) Recognises that 14 September 2019, is National Peacekeeper and Peacemaker 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 is the 72nd anniversary of the United Nations’ first peacekeeping

mission in 1947—an operation which consisted of four Australian military officers on

the UN Good Offices Commission in the then Dutch East Indies, now known as

Indonesia.

(3) Further notes that since this date, over 77,000 Australian defence and Police Force

personnel have participated in at least 73 operations in 64 different countries.

(4) Commends our Tasmanian peacekeepers and their families for their service and the

invaluable contribution they have made toward achieving peace in areas of need.

(5) Acknowledges the members of the Australian Peacekeepers and Peacemakers

Veteran’s Association – Tasmania Division.

(6) Pays tribute to the 16 Australians who have died on UN peacekeeping operations since

1948. (12 September 2019)


(1) Recognises that 29 September 2019, is the 25th anniversary for Landcare Tasmania, the

peak body working to represent, support, strengthen and grow Tasmania’s community

Landcare network.

(2) Acknowledges that since 1994, Landcare Tasmania has been helping local groups care

for Tasmania’s unique environment and coasts and is the oldest state based Landcare

organisation in Australia.

(3) Notes that Landcare Tasmania now supports over 240 community Landcare groups

across the State and approximately 4,400 regular members and volunteers who provide

an incredible 135,000 hours of voluntary effort to help improve the health of our natural

and working environments.

(4) Further notes that the Hodgman Liberal Government’s support of Landcare in

Tasmania includes doubling funding to Landcare Tasmania to $960,000 over four

years and establishing a $1.8 million Landcare Grants Program, delivered in

partnership with the TFGA and Landcare Tasmania, to provide grants to farmers,

Landcare and other community organisations for practical, on-ground works.

(5) Further acknowledges that the first round of the Landcare Grants Program was

announced on 31 August 2019 at Sillwood near Carrick, with more than $200,000

provided in funding for 38 projects, attracting in kind contributions of around

$270,000—a tremendous example of the Government and community working

together.

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(6) Further notes that Landcare Tasmania’s 25th Anniversary Conference will be held from

25 – 27 October 2019, including the 2019 Landcare Awards Dinner on Saturday 26

October 2019 and the inaugural presentation of the Premier’s Landcare Award.

(7) Commends the staff at Landcare Tasmania, including CEO Rod Knight and Chair

George Rance, for their hard work and efforts in promoting and supporting the

Landcare movement across the State. (24 September 2019)


(1) Recognises that the 6th Longford Jazz Festival took place from 20 September to 22

September 2019.

(2) Appreciates the Festival was a celebration of everything that is special and unique

about jazz music, including an impressive range of performers from around the State

and Country.

(3) Acknowledges the 2019 Festival included a program of events celebrating key

elements of jazz culture and music and included events around Perth and Longford,

highlighted by a Saturday Night Jazz Concert at the Town Hall in Longford and

traditional gospel service at Christchurch Longford on Sunday.

(4) Commends the many performing artists and guest bands including St Patrick’s School

Band, Ross Challender’s Little Big Band and Django Tiger involved with the Festival,

which came from all around the State and beyond, showcasing their incredible talent.

(5) Congratulates pianist Bruce Gourlay, recipient of the 2019 Peter Voss Memorial

Award, and drummer Vicki Patterson, recipient of the ‘Encouragement Award’.

(6) Further congratulates Don Ives, for his leadership and vision to first start the music

Festival in 2014, and Dee Alty for her commitment in helping organise the 2019 event.

(7) Further congratulates all those involved for their hard work in promoting and putting

on the Festival and also the Longford community on their efforts and commitment in

again hosting what is a growing Festival each year. (24 September 2019)

186 The Minister for Corrections to move—That the House:—

(1) Notes preliminary works have begun on the $70 million Southern Remand Centre

project at the Risdon Prison site.

(2) Further notes the contract for these works has been awarded to Tasmanian construction

company the Hazell Brothers Group.

(3) Further notes that more than 130 jobs are expected to be created during construction

of the 140-bed facility, with 50 ongoing jobs created upon completion.

(4) Further notes this major infrastructure project is part of the Hodgman majority Liberal

Government’s $350 million prison infrastructure program to build capacity in the

system and fix ageing infrastructure. (24 September 2019)

187 The Minister for Corrections to move—That the House:—

(1) Welcomes support of the Hodgman majority Liberal Government’s sensible remission

reform.

(2) Acknowledges the policy backflip by the Labor Opposition, which previously strongly

opposed remission reform then supported it days after the Labor spokesperson said

they would not back it.

(3) Encourages Labor to perform a further backflip and support guaranteed jail time for

child sex offenders and for violent criminals that assault our frontline workers

including ambulance officers, child safety officers, correctional services officers and

community corrections officers, nurses and midwives, and medical orderlies and

hospital attendants.

(4) Notes that Labor still has no credibility on law and order and has no long-term plan to

keep Tasmanians safe. (24 September 2019)

188 The Minister for Racing to move—That the House:—

(1) Acknowledges the amazing results achieved by horses and participants in Tasmania’s

thoroughbred racing sector during racing season 2018/2019.

(2) Congratulates the winners of awards announced at the recent Tasmanian Thoroughbred

Racing Awards.

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(3) Notes the Hodgman Liberal Government’s strong commitment to growing Tasmania’s

racing industry and the many social and economic benefits it provides to Tasmania.

(24 September 2019)

189 The Minister for the Arts to move—That the House:—

(1) Recognises that the long lists for the 2019 Premier’s Literary Prizes have been

announced.

(2) Notes that Danielle Wood, Richard Flanagan and Robbie Arnott are among many

notable Tasmanian authors whose books have been long listed for these prizes.

(3) Further notes that the 2019 long lists, represents a remarkable range of interests, and is

also a wonderful starting point for those who want to read some of the best work by

Tasmanians, or about Tasmania.

(4) Acknowledges the Hodgman majority Liberal Government’s support of the $25,000

Tasmania Book Prize for the best book with Tasmanian content in any genre. (24

September 2019)


(1) Notes the Chudleigh Memorial Hall & Park celebrated its 60th Anniversary on 14

September 2019 with a community barbeque.

(2) Further notes that the Hall was built in 1954 to both honour the living and in memory

of the fallen from both War One and World War Two.

(3) Further notes the Hall includes a playground, recreation space, gardens, sheltered BBQ

and picnic areas, public toilets and visitor information.

(4) Acknowledges the facilities support both the local community and travelers and is the

only such public area in Chudleigh.

(5) Congratulates the Chudleigh Memorial Hall Committee on their tireless efforts to

manage and maintain the Hall and its wonderful spaces.

(6) Further congratulates all involved for their hard work in celebrating such a wonderful

community space. (25 September 2019)


(1) Acknowledges that the vegetable processor in Simplot's Devonport factory will play a

central role in an Australian Government investigation using renewables for process

heating in manufacturing or helping to reduce emissions in our manufacturing industry.

(2) Notes that the North West coast processor will be one of only five sites chosen

nationally to progress to a full feasibility study and will be complete by the end of

2019.

(3) Recognises the site will test commercially available technologies that have significant

potential to optimise the application of process heating in manufacturing, while

increasing the uptake of renewable energy.

(4) Recognises process heating accounts for the largest share of onsite energy use in

Australian manufacturing and that low temperature processes offer the best opportunity

for displacing fossil fuel with renewably powered alternatives.

(5) Further notes by switching to renewable energy technologies, industries like Simplot

can significantly reduce their reliance on traditional forms of energy, save and reduce

their operating costs.

(6) Further notes that if the project proves to be feasible, the site would then be eligible to

apply to ARENA for Federal funding to implement the renewable energy measures.

(7) Congratulates the Hodgman Liberal Government as it continues to progress

opportunities for our businesses and industries that see a strategic advantage in

sourcing their energy from Tasmania's renewable sources, while delivering on the

lowest emissions in the country and our target of 100% renewable energy by 2022. (25

September 2019)


(1) Notes the Tasmanian Export Awards are the State’s highest recognition of excellence

of Tasmanian companies exporting goods and services.

(2) Records the 26th Tasmanian Export Awards were held on the 19 September 2019 where

our world class exporters were recognised for their achievements.

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(3) Acknowledges that the Tasmanian Export Awards give Tasmanian exporters the

recognition for their significant contribution to our economy, through job creation,

economic growth and the associated increased prosperity in our community.

(4) Recognises the prestigious Tasmanian Export Awards give our exporters State

distinction and the opportunity to compete at the national Export Awards held in

Canberra in December 2019.

(5) Further notes that the Awards provide our producers with a platform to build their

businesses' profile in state, national and international markets.

(6) Further acknowledges that, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of

Statistics, Tasmanian producers have exported $3.71 billion worth of goods in the last

financial year.

(7) Congratulates the Hodgman Liberal Government for the 'Tasmanian Trade Strategy

2019-2025' which positions Tasmanians to be globally competitive, assists in

expanding industry capability, empowers Tasmanian producers to expand their

presence on a global market and attract investments and create jobs. (25 September

2019)


(1) Acknowledges the Burnie Port is a key player in our State’s economy, noting that

ninety-nine per cent of goods originating or terminating here are shipped.

(2) Notes Burnie is one of Tasmania’s most important facilities, handling the highest

volume of cargo in our State, with 5.44 million tonnes shipped during 2017-18 as well

as cruise ship visitations.

(3) Further acknowledges the Hodgman Liberal Government for its investment of $1.74

million for the a mooring dolphin which enables cruise ships up to 315 metres in length

enter the Port of Burnie.

(4) Further notes that the 2019-2020 cruise season is expected to welcome a total of 130

cruise ships to Tasmania, of which 39 vessels will visit the port of Burnie.

(5) Recognises the port of Burnie not only manages 42.4 per cent of our State’s total

exports but is crucial for Tasmania’s growing mining industry and forestry, with the

vast majority of products exported from this facility.

(6) Congratulates the Hodgman Liberal Government for its 10 year Infrastructure Pipeline

which includes a $40 million investment into the critically important bulk minerals

ship-loader. This upgrade is strongly supported by the Tasmanian Minerals,

Manufacturing and Energy Council. The Council state it is a priority that will provide

the West Coast miners with a reliable export supply chain.

(7) Condemns the Labor opposition for not supporting the replacement of this fundamental

piece of infrastructure for our mining sector. (25 September 2019)

194 Ms Standen to move—That the House:—

(1) Congratulates the organisers and people of all ages who participated in the Global

Climate Strike on 20 September 2019.

(2) Condemns the Morrison Liberal Government for ignoring the concerns of young

people and the wider community who are demanding stronger action on climate

change.

(3) Welcomes Federal Labor’s commitment to implement the Paris agreement, reduce the

rate of global warming, move to net zero emissions by 2050 and set medium-term

emissions reduction targets that are consistent with these principles and guided by the

best available scientific and economic advice.

(4) Acknowledges that Tasmania has an opportunity through the exporting of renewable

energy to make a major contribution to reducing national emissions.

(5) Supports renewable energy projects including Robbins Island Wind Farm provided it

meets all the necessary approvals.

(6) Calls on the Government to report twice yearly to the Parliament on progress to meet

strong targets backed by effective measures to reduce Tasmania’s emissions and ensure

that strong climate adaptation measures are implemented. (25 September 2019)

195 The Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management to move—That the House:—

(1) Recognises that 27 September 2019 is National Police Remembrance Day.

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(2) Notes that Remembrance Day is a sobering reminder of the potential dangers that

police officers sometimes face while trying to protect our communities.

(3) Further notes that a service to honour the fallen members of Tasmania Police will be

held at the Tasmania Police Academy on Friday 27 September 2019.

(4) Remembers and pays tribute to the memory of all police officers who have lost their

lives and their families that have lost a loved one serving the Tasmanian community.

They have all undertaken important duties that have contributed to making our

communities a safer place to live and have made the ultimate sacrifice in keeping others

safe.

(5) Further notes that Remembrance Day is also a time to reflect on the hard work and

dedication of all Tasmanian Police Officers and the contribution that they make to

Tasmania. (26 September 2019)

196 Ms O'Connor to move—That the House censures Hon. Elise Archer MP, Hon. Guy Barnett MP,

Dr Shane Broad MP, Ms Jenna Butler MP, Hon. Sarah Courtney MP, Ms Anita Dow MP, Hon.

Michael Ferguson MP, Hon. Peter Gutwein MP, Ms Eloise Haddad MP, Hon. Susanne Hickey

MP, Hon. William Hodgman MP, Ms Jennifer Houston MP, Hon. Roger Jaensch MP, Mr David

O’Byrne MP, Ms Jacqueline Petrusma MP, Hon. Jeremy Rockliff MP, Mrs Joan Rylah MP,

Hon Mark Shelton MP, Ms Alison Standen MP, Mr John Tucker MP, and Hon. Rebecca White

MP on the following grounds:—

(1) the Members’ failure to offer meaningful support to young people in their fight for a

safe climate.

(2) the Members’ failure to stand up to their Federal colleagues’ shameful advocacy for

the coal, oil and gas industries - as well as their willingness to accept donations from

these industries.

(3) the Members’ shameful support for logging natural forest carbon banks.

(4) the Members’ complicity in global climate and environmental vandalism that has led

to a climate and biodiversity emergency. (26 September 2019)

201 Ms O'Byrne to move—That the House:—

(1) Notes the significant community concern about the proposed closure of the TasTAFE

campus in the Launceston CBD.

(2) Recognises the problems with the current aging infrastructure at the Alanvale campus.

(3) Further notes the recent delays and cancellations to courses faced by students studying

information technology, plumbing and electrotechnology.

(4) Further notes the serious issue of understaffing at TasTAFE and its effect on teaching

staff.

(5) Further notes the decision by the University of Tasmania to relocate its Newnham

campus to the CBD.

(6) Further notes the difficulties faced by businesses across a range of industries that are

desperate to find skilled staff.

(7) Further notes Tasmania has lost 5,600 full time jobs in the past year and has a youth

unemployment rate of 13.7 per cent.

(8) Calls on the Premier, the Hon. Will Hodgman MP, to rule out the closure of the

TasTAFE campus in the Launceston CBD. (15 October 2019)


(1) Notes the significance of Parliament Lawns for the facilitation of protests and peaceful

presentation of political views to Members of Parliament.

(2) Acknowledges that Tasmanian members of the global climate activist movement,

Extinction Rebellion, have had a near-constant presence on Parliament lawns for some

months.

(3) Agrees these Tasmanians have been fostering awareness of the climate emergency, and

have engaged in a friendly and welcoming manner with the public on the lawns,

spreading an important message in a positive way.

(4) Commends these Tasmanians for their dedication to a safe climate, and agrees that

their advocacy has been beneficial for our state and our democracy. (15 October 2019)


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(1) Acknowledges the Hodgman Liberal Government knows that an apprenticeship or

traineeship is one of the most meaningful ways for young people to earn while they

learn and this Government has a long term plan that is working.

(2) Recognises our plan is backed by a solid budget which remains in surplus through good

disciplined budget management.

(3) Notes the Hodgman Government has invested more than $100 million to provide

pathways into employment in high demand industries including health, community and

social services, tourism and hospitality and building and construction.

(4) Further notes that since 2015, the Hodgman Liberal Government has increased

recurrent funding to TasTAFE from $73.5 million to $77.8 million a year;

approximately 80 per cent of the State’s training budget.

(5) Further recognises through the release of Infrastructure Tasmania’s Project Pipeline,

we are providing certainty to our building and construction businesses to have

confidence to further invest in a skilled workforce.

(6) Further acknowledges that our skills policy settings are working and the 2019 State

budget maintains the momentum with initiatives such as Small Business Grants and

Payroll Tax rebates helping businesses to take on apprentices as our economy grows.

(7) Congratulates the Hodgman Liberal Government on its Plan that has lifted Tasmania

to new levels, with more opportunities, the fastest growing economy in the nation

which has created 13,500 more jobs. (16 October 2019)


(1) Acknowledges the Hodgman Liberal Government continues to deliver on its

commitment to supporting Tasmanians to leading healthy lifestyles.

(2) Notes the Government’s $8.6 million Healthy Tasmania Strategic Plan is focused on

improving the State’s health with an ambitious goal of becoming the healthiest

population by 2025.

(3) Further acknowledges the Hodgman Liberal Government's 'Tasmanian Tobacco

Control Plan 2017 – 2021' is delivering on its commitment to improve the health, social

and economic wellbeing of all Tasmanians by reducing the prevalence of tobacco use

and smoking and the inequalities it causes.

(4) Further notes the latest Australian Secondary Students Alcohol and Drug survey 2017

reports a significant decline in the rates of young Tasmanians smoking, reaching an

all-time low, with the current smoking rates halved among older students since 2011 –

from16 per cent to 8 per cent.

(5) Further notes under Healthy Tasmania, the Hodgman Government is targeting action

towards those who supply tobacco, and education and marketing to help people quit.

(6) Recognises there is still more to do as Tasmania continues to have the second highest

rate of daily smokers nationally with 17.9 per cent. The National Health Survey 2017

– 18 reports more adult males (19.3%) were current smokers compared to 15.7 per cent

of females and the highest smoking by age group to be 18 to 24 year olds at 22.6 per

cent.

(7) Congratulate the Hodgman Liberal Government on its Plan to reduce smoking. (16

October 2019)


(1) Notes that the Hodgman majority Liberal Government has made it easier for

Tasmanians to report rubbish dumping to help keep our bushland and public open

spaces clean.

(2) Recognises that Tasmanians who enjoy our open spaces whether on horseback, moto

cross riders or 4x4 drivers, are perfectly placed to use the new Report Rubbish tool at

https://rubbish.epa.tas.gov.au/ to record the location, type and amount of litter or

dumped rubbish.

(3) Acknowledges that this new Report Rubbish link, is a very useful tool for the Hodgman

Liberal Government's commitment to crack down on litter. And works in conjunction

with the Litter Amendment Bill 2018, which significantly increases penalties for illegal

dumping.

(4) Further notes that research indicates, the equivalent of a garbage dump truck of waste

enters our oceans, every 1 minute.

https://rubbish.epa.tas.gov.au/

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(5) Congratulates the Hodgman majority Liberal Government on this great local initiative

to a Global problem. (16 October 2019)


(1) Notes Aurora Energy continues to be a great supporter of the network of

Neighbourhood Houses, through their Community Grants Program.

(2) Further notes and congratulates Aurora Energy for their Community Grant initiative

which offers eligible community-based organisations with up to $5,000 towards a

project or program that can demonstrate its support for vulnerable Tasmanians.

(3) Acknowledges Aurora Energy's Community Grant support of the Fingal Valley

Neighbourhood House's 'Healthy and Happy' program.

(4) Congratulates Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House for this unique program which

provides the local community with education and practical advice on healthy eating to

alleviate the common long-term health conditions relating to lifestyle diseases.

(5) Further acknowledges the Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House for their 33 year

dedicated service to the Fingal Valley in pursuit of their mission to build the

community, support people and families and enhance participation choices. (17

October 2019)


(1) Notes that the Tasmanian Manufacturing, Minerals and Energy Council (TMEC) has

again stepped up and are leading the way on mental health and wellbeing in the

workplace with their 2019 Better with Balance Trans-Tasmanian Challenge endurance

event from 13 – 24 November 2019.

(2) Acknowledges that all workplaces have a role to play in supporting the mental health

and wellbeing of employees.

(3) Further notes TMEC believe the Trans Tasmanian Challenge will help to raise

awareness of the importance of work life balance and healthy lifestyles in Tasmania.

(4) Further notes that the Tasmanian Government is supporting health and wellbeing

through the 'Healthy Tasmania 5 Year Strategic Plan'. This plan focuses on improved

lifestyle choices that can help reduce the burden of chronic conditions like diabetes.

(5) Further acknowledges Diabetes Tasmania is the charity partner for the TMEC Better

with Balance Challenge for 2019.

(6) Further notes that the funds raised will assist in providing ongoing support for those

living with diabetes to increase their resilience to live with a chronic disease and to

increase diabetes empowerment, and promote awareness in the community about both

the prevalence and impact of diabetes.

(7) Joins the Government in wishing all participants fair winds and smooth going in their

Trans Tasmania Challenge endurance events from Penguin to Cockle Creek during

November 2019 and to thank all support crew for their efforts. (17 October 2019)


(1) Acknowledges the important contribution of the Break O'Day Woodcraft Guild and

Men's Shed and the connections it provides the community.

(2) Recognises that Tasmania's Men's Sheds provide a safe, supportive environment where

men can form friendships, learn and share skills, seek support and advice regarding

health and wellbeing issues and participate in projects that benefit the broader

community.

(3) Further acknowledge the support of the Hodgman Liberal Government to the Break

O'Day Woodcraft Guild and Men's Shed with a $4,482 grant under the Tasmanian

Men's Shed Association Grants Program to purchase tools and equipment.

(4) Congratulates Reon Johns, the committee and all those involved for their continued

outstanding efforts in providing this much needed, and much appreciated community

centre. (17 October 2019)


(1) Congratulates Gerard and Susan Daly of the Daly Potato Company, for being named

the Australian Farmer of the Year 2019.

(2) Notes that since the award was established 10 years ago the prestigious Australian

Farmer of the Year Award has been won by Tasmanian farmers 4 times, Daly Potato

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Company 2019, Peter and Frances Bender 2018, Matt Dunbabin 2015 and Tim Reid

AM 2014.

(3) Recognises the Daly Potato Company also received the 2019 Award for Excellence in

innovation, sponsored by Telstra.

(4) Further notes, the Daly Potato Company has been using premium fresh potatoes for

over 30 years including more recently potato salads and other value added potato

products through the Daly Potato Company and vodka through Hellfire Distillery.

(5) Acknowledges the Hodgman Liberal Government's support of the Daly Potato

Company through initiatives such as Find Food Sydney 2019, and inward buyer

delegations, including the recent JA Biei delegation from Japan.

(6) Further recognises Tasmania agriculture, led by innovative farmers like the Daly

family, is going from strength to strength with the latest Agri-Food scorecard showing

ongoing growth in the primary industry sector.

(7) Further notes we are on target to grow the annual farm gate value of the agricultural

sector to $10 billion by 2050, with Tasmania's agricultural production increasing in

value in 2017 – 2018 to $1.60 billion, an increase of 9.1 percent.

(8) Further congratulates Sally Murfet of Inspire AG who was named the Rural Consultant

of the Year. (17 October 2019)

211 Dr Broad to move—That the House:—

(1) Notes the community is becoming increasingly frustrated with traffic congestion and

delayed road safety upgrades.

(2) Further notes the former Minister for Infrastructure, Rene Hidding, convened a crisis

meeting to deal with traffic congestion in February 2016 to identify projects to be fast-

tracked to alleviate congestion in Hobart and to finalise a long term plan.

(3) Further notes the Government’s 30 year infrastructure plan contains no projects, no

recommendations and no development timelines.

(4) Condemns the Government’s use of expensive consultants as a strategy to delay action

on vital infrastructure projects.

(5) Further notes revelations in the recent Senate Estimates Hearings that the majority of

the funding promised for Bass Highway upgrades will not become available until after

the next State and Federal elections in 2022 and will stretch out until at least 2028.

(6) Further notes that after six years of broken promises the Bridgewater Bridge project

still does not have an approved business case or design.

(7) Further notes $90 million to improve traffic between Hobart and Sorell won’t be spent

until after the next election.

(8) Further notes the continually delayed Hobart Airport Interchange project cost has

blown out by $20 million.

(9) Further notes there has been no action on building a fifth lane on Hobart’s Southern

Outlet or the underground bus mall.

(10) Recognises the Liberal Government has no intention of building the promised bridge

over the Tamar River.

(11) Further condemns the Government’s continued failure to deliver on their infrastructure

election promises. (29 October 2010)


(1) Notes the success of the Launceston Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards held in

Launceston on 26 October 2019.

(2) Further notes that the night showcased some exciting innovation and practice from

local businesses.

(3) Congratulates all nominees for their hard work.

(4) Recognizes the following businesses for their outstanding success in winning the

following categories:—

(a) Building Communities – Harvest Launceston Community Farmers Market;

(b) Design Excellence – ARTAS Architects;

(c) Environmental Excellence - Star Theatre;

(d) Excellence in Agribusiness – Casalinga Gourmet Meats;

(e) Excellence in Community Service – Launceston City Mission;

(f) Excellence in Customer Service – NBC Auto Parts and Engineering;

(g) Excellence in Export - Bell Bay Aluminium;

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(h) Excellence in Health - Mental Health Nurse Program North operated by

Prospect Medical Centre;

(i) Excellence in Innovation & Technology - EB Solar;

(j) Exceptional Workplaces - The Metz;

(k) Manufacturing Excellence - Tasman Metal Industries;

(l) Marketing Excellence - Kingthing Marketing;

(m) Outstanding Event - St Helens One Night Stand - Break O'Day Council;

(n) Outstanding Visitor Experience - On Your Bike Tours Launceston;

(o) Professional Services Excellence - Launceston Dental Group;

(p) Retail Excellence - Capri Launceston;

(q) Start-up - Leisure Rent Pty. Ltd.;

(r) Tourism Excellence - Overland Track Transport; and

(s) Young Professional of the Year - Dr Joey Crawford.

(5) Applauds local business owners Rebecca and Rod King and their team from Kingthing

Marketing on winning the Business of the Year Award.

(6) Further congratulates long term business leader Don Pitt for being inducted as a Life

member of the Chamber.

(7) Further congratulates local businessman and inspiring member of the Launceston

community Rod Patterson on his Hall of Fame Award. (29 October 2019)

214 Ms O'Connor to move—That the House declares a climate emergency. (29 October 2019)


(1) Acknowledges the Standard and Poors Global Agency (S&P) has once again endorsed

the Hodgman Liberal Government's fiscal management with AA+ (Stable) credit

rating, its second highest rating.

(2) Recognises this Government’s experienced management team has received a

resounding endorsement from the Agency who stated that our “disciplined approach

to containing expenditure will continue to gradually widen operating surpluses….and

that “Tasmania’s experienced management team and exceptional liquidity coverage

continue to underpin the State’s credit worthiness.”

(3) Further acknowledges S & P Global expects Tasmania will maintain its “solid fiscal

position” and that: “The stable outlook reflects our expectation that Tasmania’s strong

operating position will offset its larger capital program spend. We expect the State’s

debt level to remain low compared with its peers.”

(4) Notes S & P Global projects that our economic growth will remain high at 2.75 per

cent over the next two years, in line with forecasts in the 2019-20 Budget.

(5) Further recognises Tasmania is currently the fastest growing economy in Australia and

it doesn’t just happen by good luck.

(6) Understands a strong economy is the key to Tasmanians enjoying a better quality of

life and our State cannot afford the uncertainty and instability of another Labor-Green

deal.

(7) Congratulates the Hodgman Liberal Government for maintaining the momentum and

investing for further growth, ensuring we can deliver our plan to grow the economy,

create jobs, invest in essential services, keep Tasmanians safe and protect our

Tasmanian way of life. (29 October 2019)


(1) Acknowledges agriculture is a key pillar of the Tasmanian economy, with the latest

Agri-food scorecard confirming 2017-18 was an exceptional year, growing 9.1 per cent

to an annual value of $1.6 billion.

(2) Recognises 'Tasmania’s Agri-Food Scorecard 2017 – 2018' shows we have what the

world wants and the Tasmanian brand is delivering real business outcomes, with record

overseas food exports of $740 million.

(3) Notes the report shows we are on track to grow the value of Tasmania’s agriculture

sector to $10 billion a year by 2050, driving investment in regional areas and creating

local jobs.

(4) Further recognises key contributors include dairy, beef, fruit, and major vegetable

crops all recording strong export growth. Each of these products is benefiting from

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Tasmania’s continued GMO free status, which provides access to premium markets

across the Globe.

(5) Further notes we recently launched our Sustainable Agri-Food Plan 2019-23, our

blueprint for continued growth, to ensure Tasmania’s agriculture sector continues to

thrive.

(6) Understands this Government is continuing to work closely with farmers and rural

communities in drought affected areas.

(7) Congratulates the Hodgman Liberal Government for backing agriculture with $100

million in the 2019-20 Budget to boost border biosecurity, research and innovation,

farm productivity, new market development, reducing on-farm energy costs and the

roll out of Tranche 3 irrigation schemes across the State. (29 October 2019)


(1) Notes in 2020 a new nation leading disability funding approach will be rolled out

across Tasmanian Government schools.

(2) Recognises the approach, Educational Adjustments, comes as a part of the Hodgman

Liberal Government’s commitment to providing high quality inclusive education for

students with a disability.

(3) Further notes the initiative will make a huge difference for our students by aligning

resourcing to individual needs.

(4) Further recognises approximately 2,000 additional students will now be supported

under the new model, and it will also mean more Support Teachers will be available to

directly help our students.

(5) Further notes the move to a needs-based funding model was identified through the

2014 Ministerial Taskforce to support children and young people with disability.

(6) Understands the needs-based funding will continue to be progressed with an additional

$34 million allocated over the next four years.

(7) Congratulates the Hodgman Liberal Government for its commitment which is building

inclusive school communities focused on ensuring all students with disabilities are

supported to learn, contribute and participate. (29 October 2019)


(1) Acknowledges the 'Tasmanian Government Fiscal Sustainability Report', released by

Treasury, confirms our finances are strong and the Hodgman Liberal Government long

term Plan is working.

(2) Recognises this Government’s Budget is on track to deliver our election commitments,

with forecast surpluses across the forward estimates to ensure we have the flexibility

to manage cost pressures, such as Health, or unforeseen events.

(3) Congratulates the Hodgman Liberal Government for living within its means and

spending less than we earn.

(4) Further recognises this is in stark contrast to Labor’s last four years of government,

where expenditures significantly outstripped revenues and the budget was in red.

(5) Notes 13,500 jobs have been created, since March 2014, and Tasmania is now leading

the nation in many key indicators, including having the fastest growing economy in the

country, for the first time in 15 years.

(6) Further recognises these results do not happen by accident, they are a direct result of

this Government’s long-term Plan to responsibly manage our Budget, and ensure the

right economic conditions are in place for Tasmanian businesses to create jobs.

(7) Further acknowledges the Hodgman Government’s number one priority is to create

jobs, grow the economy and protect the Tasmanian way of life. We have a plan to

achieve this and it’s clear that plan is working. (29 October 2019)


(1) Congratulates the Launceston RSL Sub Branch ADF Welfare Program.

(2) Notes that the Program supports Australian Defence Force members and their families

who may be experiencing crisis or stress in their lives and supports approximately 14

people a month.

(3) Further notes the Program has been in operation for 4 years and provides advocacy,

support and access to information and services across a range of issues such as housing

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support, financial assistance, mental health and relationship matters and provides food,

toiletries and furniture as they transition veterans into housing.

(4) Further notes the RSL Launceston ADF Welfare Program won volunteer of the year

group award in 2018.

(5) Further notes that the program is completely self-funded with generous support from

RSL Members and the public.

(6) Further congratulates the Launceston RSL ADF team on their most recent fundraiser,

a Trivia Night which raised $3,900.

(6) Recognises the tireless work of the committee, Coordinator Joy, Secretary Dianne and

committee volunteers Leanne, Des, Kelvin, Melissa Anita and Adrian. (30 October

2019)


(1) Recognises that Veterans’ Health Week is being held from 26 October – 3 November

2019.

(2) Notes that the Week—an annual national week—raises awareness of improving health

and wellbeing for former and current serving Australian Defence Force personnel, their

families and carers.

(3) Further notes that the Week also highlights the key role played by the Federal

Department of Veterans’ Affairs, ex-serving organisations and community groups in

supporting our veterans and ex-serving personnel.

(4) Acknowledges that the theme for Veterans’ Health Week in 2019 is “Mental Wellness”

and the importance of maintaining good mental health and wellness.

(5) Further notes that mental wellness is essential for overall health and wellbeing which,

in turn, strongly influences physical health and social connectedness with family,

friends and community.

(6) Further acknowledges that support provided by the Hodgman Liberal Government to

Tasmania’s more than 10,500 veterans and ex-serving personnel which includes more

than $750, 000 in additional funding over three years.

(7) Further notes that there are activities occurring around Tasmania during the Week to

highlight the importance of improving and maintaining good mental health among the

veteran community including try rowing, historical boat trips, a younger heroes camp,

social gatherings, information sessions and opportunities to visit Men’s Sheds.

(8) Encourages Tasmanians, particularly our veterans and ex-serving personnel, to

participate in events and support mental wellness. (30 October 2019)


(1) Notes Gone Fishing Day was held on 20 October 2019.

(2) Further notes that Gone Fishing Day is an initiative of the Australian Recreational

Fishing Foundation, and encourages people to get outdoors, drop a line and enjoy time

with family and friends.

(3) Further notes that several events were held across Tasmania, including Fishcare clinics,

and opportunities for people to borrow Fishcare fishing rods and try fishing for the first

time.

(4) Congratulates Fishcare and the many Tasmanian volunteers who contributed to making

Gone Fishing Day such a success.

(5) Further notes that the Hodgman majority Liberal Government recognises recreational

fishing and boating is an important way of life for over 100,000 Tasmanians.

(6) Further notes that State’s world class sea and inland fisheries provide superb

opportunities for locals and anglers from around the world, and that recreational fishers

contribute an estimated $90 million into the Tasmanian economy each year.

(7) Further notes that Tasmania’s world class inland trout fishery will take the world stage

when Tasmania hosts the 2019 World Fly Fishing Championships in November 2019.

(30 October 2019)

223 Ms Standen to move—That the House:—

(1) Congratulates the Salvation Army and Hobart City Mission on their joint initiative –

the Safe Night Space Pilot Program – to provide basic, overnight shelter to 'rough

sleepers' in the City of Hobart.

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(2) Notes the partners were hoping the pilot would officially open in Hobart in September

2019 and run for 6 months.

(3) Recognises that the proposal states that 'With the housing crisis in Hobart reaching

unprecedented levels the number of people sleeping rough has gone well beyond an

unacceptable' level and that 'overnight outreach services during winter, are not

adequate to respond to people who are sleeping rough in the City of Hobart'.

(4) Further notes that the social housing system is blocked, the proposal describes a

'service merry-go-round' with a 'revolving door effect' meaning that 50% of those

households who receive assistance leave the homelessness assistance sector

permanently'.

(5) Further notes that the Safe Night Space requires a budget of $450,000 to employ

appropriately qualified staff and manage the program for 6 months of operation

including a contribution from State Government, donations sought from the

community, funds from the partner organisations as well as in-kind support from

organisations and agencies.

(6) Condemns the Minister for Housing, Hon. Roger Jaensch MP for his lack of urgency

in responding to the proposal despite failing to produce a work plan or budget

allocation for the Government's $5M emergency response to address homelessness

announced mid-2019.

(7) Calls on the State Government to guarantee funding assistance for the Safe Night Space

Pilot Program. (31 October 2019)


(1) Recognises that the Tasmanian Agricultural Productivity Group announced their

Annual Awards for Excellence in Agriculture at their Annual General Meeting in

Devonport during the week 20-26 October 2019.

(2) Notes that the meeting is always a well-attended event with representatives from across

the wider agri sector - vegetable processing, plantation forestry, non-food crops,

agribusiness marketing, fresh vegetables, rural banking, dairy processing, primary

production, regulatory affairs and agri-business affairs.

(3) Congratulates the following Award recipients:—

(a) Lifetime Achievement Award - Ian MacLeod in developing Peracto into a

successful national company from its North West Tasmanian base and for his

focus on training and development for young Tasmanians;

(b) Service to the Community Award – Simplot in recognition of the pivotal role

they have played in vegetable processing in Tasmania for many years with

their ‘family run’ leadership model providing a more people centred

philosophy in decision making; and

(c) Service to the Agricultural Community – Tasmanian Women in Agriculture

in recognition of their achievements in advocating for positive change for

over 25 years.

(4) Further notes the Hodgman Liberal Government is on target to grow the annual farm

gate value of the agricultural sector to $10 million by 2050, with Tasmania's

agricultural production increasing in value in 2017-18 to $1.60 billion, an increase of

9.1 percent. (31 October 2019)


(1) Notes that the annual Tasmanian Minerals Emergency Response Competition was held

the weekend of 26-27 October 2019 at the MMG Rosebery mine site.

(2) Acknowledges that this year is the 32nd year of the competition being held in Tasmania.

(3) Further notes that Tasmania is the only State that has such a coordinated response

strategy, including the use of a universal emergency phone number across all mine and

smelter sites.

(4) Further acknowledges the efforts of the Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and

Energy Council and members in fostering this capability in the minerals industry.

(5) Congratulates the team from Grange Resources for winning the theory and first aid

categories of the 2019 competition.

(6) Further congratulates the team from Henty Gold Mine for winning the 2019

Underground Search and Rescue category.

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(7) Further congratulates the Tasmanian Minerals Emergency Response Competition

Mutual Aid Team for winning the 2019 Surface Search and Rescue category.

(8) Further congratulates the Cornwall Coal Mine Team for being declared the overall

winners for 2019, including taking out the Team Skills and Rope Rescue categories.

(31 October 2019)

226 Ms Ogilvie to move—That the House:—

(1) Supports improved Right to Information processes.

(2) Further supports increased funding to the Ombudsman's office.

(3) Further supports investment in whole of Government information management

systems to improve timeliness and transparency. (31 October 2019)

227 Ms Ogilvie to move—That the House recognises the importance of local jobs for Tasmanians.

(31 October 2019)


(1) Recognises that the 156th Annual Westbury Agricultural Show, the third oldest

continually run Show in Tasmania, was held on Saturday 9 November 2019, at the

Westbury Showground.

(2) Appreciates the Westbury Show emphasises a family-friendly, community-oriented

event with plenty of fun activities on offer, including displays of alpacas, cattle, yard

dogs, show dogs and other animals, horse-riding, arts and crafts displays, exhibitions,

music and entertainment, pet parade, pet lamb and dog jumping competitions, taiko

drummers, bullock team demonstrations, the ever popular kids corner with all activities

free and gourmet food options.

(3) Further recognises the generous donation of $3,297.00 to the 2019 Westbury Show’s

charity of choice the Royal Flying Doctors Service.

(4) Acknowledges the Show’s continuing appeal can be attributed to the support of the

community and the hard work and effort of volunteers, including the Show committee

headed by President Kevin Lattin, Co-Secretaries Shannon Barwick and Deb Matthews

and other key personnel.

(5) Congratulates the Westbury Agricultural Society and its members, organisers, donors,

judges, exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers and the local community that helped to create

another terrific event this year. (12 November 2019)


(1) Recognises the 39th Tasmanian Craft Fair was held from 1-4 November 2019 and

hosted more than 100 stallholders, exhibitors and vendors in the picturesque town of

Deloraine, attracting an estimated 20,000 visitors.

(2) Notes that this annual event provides an opportunity for artists and craftsmen and

women from across Tasmania, the mainland states and overseas, to showcase their

artisanal work.

(3) Congratulates the 2019 award winners:—

(a) Premiers Award for Excellence:-

(i) First Prize -- Billy Tarrant, custom guitar marker;

(ii) Second Prize – Matthew Sloane;

(b) Best Working Exhibit Award – David R Herring Timber Products;

(c) Stand Presentation Award – Map Journal (Susan Stevens);

(d) First Time Exhibitor Award – John Stewart Ceramics; and

(e) Providores Award – Smoked Salt Tasmania (Miffy McTaggart).

(3) Acknowledges the support of the 1,600 volunteers, local community and visitors that

helped make the 2019 Craft Fair the most successful to date.

(4) Further congratulates the Craft Fair Director Lesley Dare, the Rotary Club of Deloraine

including President Stephanie Johnston, and other committee members on their tireless

efforts to deliver this iconic event in regional Tasmania. (12 November 2019)

231 Mr Tucker to move—That the House:—

(1) Acknowledges that Tasmania is well-prepared for the upcoming bushfire season.

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(2) Recognises that a crucial element of this bushfire preparedness is an appropriately

funded fuel reduction strategy, such as the Hodgman majority Liberal Government’s

$55 million Strategic Fuel Reduction program, which has reduced relative bushfire risk

across Tasmania.

(3) Notes that, in 2011, the Labor-Green Government cabinet deferred a decision on a

considerably expanded burning program, which left Tasmania with no strategic fuel

management plan.

(4) Further recognises that by not acting back then, Labor and the Greens allowed fuel

loads across Tasmania to increase, thereby allowed bushfire risk to increase. (12

November 2019)


(1) Recognises the significance of the recent visit of two of China’s icebreakers, 'Xue

Long' and 'Xue Long 2' to Hobart, as it cements Tasmania’s status as the world’s

leading Antarctic gateway for both sea and air.

(2) Acknowledges our State has a unique competitive advantage due to proximity to

Antarctica and the Hodgman Liberal Government is capitalising on this to grow the

value of this important sector.

(3) Notes our Antarctic sector currently employs more than 850 Tasmanians and value

adds an enormous $186 million into the Tasmanian economy each year.

(4) Further recognises international icebreaker port calls can each inject up to $1 million

into our economy, and importantly reinforces our place as a global Antarctic gateway.

(5) Further notes Tasmania’s growing reputation as a port call for the Antarctic exploration

sector also supports an array of international scientific partnerships and attracts

hundreds expeditioners from across the globe.

(6) Further recognises Tasmanian small businesses are providing a wide range of goods

and services to visiting Antarctic vessels, including local shipping agents, providores,

welders and engineering firms.

(7) Congratulates the Hodgman Liberal Government for their commitment to ensure

Antarctic collaborations continue to grow, create more jobs and benefits our economy

by supporting the Tasmanian Polar Network, the Integrated Marine Observing System

and the Southern Ocean Observing System, the Commission for the Conservation of

Antarctic Marine Living Resources. (12 November 2019)


(1) Acknowledges that Labor’s political games help no one.

(2) Recognises the Honourable Member for Franklin, Mr O’Byrne’s continual

disingenuous and tacky political point scoring attempts should be called out for what

they are.

(3) Understands that while the Labor Party continues whingeing, the Hodgman Liberal

Government is focused on delivering our long term plan and it is working.

(4) Further recognises Tasmania’s economy is surging ahead and continues to go from

strength to strength, with CommSec’s State of the States Report, ranking Tasmania’s

economy second in the Nation.

(5) Further acknowledges that under the former failed Economic Development Minister,

Mr O’Byrne, and his Labor comrades, Tasmania was ranked dead last on all eight

measures in CommSec’s State of the States Report.

(6) Notes that under Mr O’Byrne’s economic management two thirds of Tasmanian

businesses thought the Government was working against them, and 10,000 jobs were

lost. As a result, Tasmanians left the State in droves.

(7) Further recognises the Labor-Green Opposition clearly cannot be trusted to manage

the Tasmanian economy or the State Budget.

(8) Further understands our plan is working to grow the economy, create jobs, invest in

essential services, keep Tasmanians safe and protect our way of life.

(9) Condemns Labor for having no policies of their own, no economic plan they can point

to, and their repeated demonstrated inability to say what they would do differently. (12

November 2019)


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(1) Notes the Hodgman Liberal Government recently released findings from feedback on

the Bass Highway, Wynyard to Marrawah Corridor Strategy.

(2) Recognises the release of the report is a milestone in the project, with $35.72 million

to be spent on North West roads including the Bass highway west of Wynyard.

(3) Understands the feedback stressed the importance of future proofing the highway to

support both business and tourism growth and to make it suitable for a mix of heavy

vehicles, cars, cyclists and pedestrians.

(4) Highlights a total of 239 pieces of feedback or comments were received which will

provide local knowledge and insight into the planning and prioritising of upgrades,

maintenance and road design.

(5) Considers the report highlighted road shoulder and widening, improvements to

intersections, road alignment, line marking, signage, management of hazards such as

overgrown vegetation, lighting and drainage, and provision of overtaking opportunities

as suggested priorities.

(6) Acknowledges these important projects will make the highway a safer and more

pleasant drive for the many locals and tourists as well as deliver freight efficiencies for

this important freight corridor.

(7) Congratulates the Hodgman Liberal Government on their commitment record

investment to the planned upgrades and the Corridor Strategy will be released later in

2019 with a timeframe for delivery. (12 November 2019)

237 Ms Woodruff to move—That the House:—

(1) Supports the findings of the New South Wales Deputy State Coroner, Harriet Grahame,

in the joint inquest into deaths arising at music festivals.

(2) Agrees that substantial evidence, endorsed by the medical fraternity, shows pill testing

at festivals improves safety, and high visibility policing at festivals puts lives at risk.

(3) Accepts that Pill Testing will save lives.

(4) Calls on the Minister for Health, Hon. Sarah Courtney MP and Minister for Police,

Fire and Emergency Management, Hon. Mark Shelton MP, to work together to develop

a pill testing framework for Tasmanian festivals this summer. (12 November 2019)


(1) Acknowledges that in 2015 the Liberal and Labor Parties both voted against the

Greens’ 'Criminal Code Amendment (Misconduct in Public Office) Bill 2015', and that

both parties relied on the argument that there are existing offences that suitably cover

misconduct in public office.

(2) Notes that since 2015, the Integrity Commission has identified numerous examples of

misconduct, including in the reports:—

(a) an investigation into a complaint of an alleged conflict of interest against

senior executive officers of TasTAFE;

(b) a summary report of an own motion investigation into an alleged conflict of

interest and improper use of position by a manager in the Department of

Education; and

(c) report of three investigations relating to Glenorchy City Council.

(3) Further notes that no successful prosecutions have occurred in relation to these reports.

(4) Observes that proposed reform 42 in the Local Government Legislation review paper

to create an offence for “maladministration” to apply to Local Government.

(5) Further notes that misconduct and maladministration are very similar, and agrees there

is no legal or practical difference between misconduct or maladministration in State

and Local Governments.

(6) Agrees it is hypocritical to pursue new laws for misconduct in Local Government and

reject laws that apply to other public offices.

(7) Supports the introduction of an offence of misconduct in public office, to apply to all

individuals holding public office in Tasmania. (13 November 2019)

239 The Minister for Energy to move—That the House:—

(1) Marks the official opening on 1 November 2019 of the Cradle Coast Future Energy

Hub, the one stop shop for information on Tasmania’s exciting energy future.

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(2) Acknowledges this collaborative initiative of the Cradle Coast Authority, TasNetworks

and Hydro Tasmania to create an energy hub to engage with the locals and regional

stakeholders, provide information and to listen to community feedback.

(3) Notes the intention of other renewable energy developers to make use of the Cradle

Coast Future Energy Hub to expand the communities’ access to information and

updates on a broad range of energy initiatives.

(4) Encourages community members to access the Energy Hub, ask questions and provide

feedback about the opportunities that exist in the North West and West Coast regions

of Tasmania.

(5) Further acknowledges that renewable energy development is one of Tasmania’s

greatest economic opportunity for the next decade, with our Battery of the Nation and

second interconnector projects set to create thousands of jobs and inject billions into

the Tasmanian economy over the coming years.

(6) Further acknowledges the Government’s Tasmania-First Energy Policy, which is

focussed on delivering Tasmanian residents and businesses amongst the lowest

regulated electricity prices in the Nation and being 100 per cent self-sufficient in

renewables by 2022. (13 November 2019)

240 The Minister for Energy to move—That the House:—

(1) Recognises that 14 November 2019 was World Diabetes Day, an international day of

awareness and advocacy on behalf of those affected by diabetes.

(2) Notes:—

(a) this annual day of awareness, created by the International Diabetes Federation

(IDF) and World Health Organization (WHO) in 1991, is in response to

growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes;

(b) World Diabetes Day is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign

reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in 170 countries and

territories, aiming to draw attention to issues of paramount importance to

those affected by diabetes and keeping diabetes firmly in the public and

political spotlight;

(c) the theme for World Diabetes Day 2019 is ‘Family and Diabetes’, raising

awareness of the impact that diabetes has on the family and support network

of those affected, and promoting the role of the family in the management,

care, prevention and education of diabetes; and

(d) Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic disease in Australia with more than

1.7 million Australians, including an estimated 41,000 Tasmanians living

with diabetes.

(3) Acknowledges the advocacy of the Tasmanian Parliamentary Diabetes Support Group

in helping raise awareness of people living with diabetes and their families.

(4) Congratulates the staff and volunteers of Diabetes Tasmania – including CEO, Ms

Caroline Wells, and President, Mr Robert Manning – for their tireless efforts in

advocating on behalf of those living with and affected by diabetes. (14 November

2019)


(1) Notes the serious issue of quad bike safety and the tragic deaths around Tasmania that

have occurred as a result of quad bike use.

(2) Commends the Federal Government for its action in implementing a new mandatory

safety standard for quad bikes.

(3) Further notes that the Federal Government has undertaken reforms which will require

that, within the next 24 months, all new quad bikes must:—

(a) have affixed a warning label alerting quad bike users to the risk of vehicle

rollover;

(b) be tested for stability and the test result be displayed on the bike at the point

of sale;

(c) have integrated rollover protection; and

(d) meet minimum stability requirements.

(4) Further notes that the Hodgman majority Liberal Government has funded a rebate

scheme which allows farmers a fifty percent rebate on the cost to equip existing quad

bikes with approved rollover protection devices.

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(5) Further notes the Government's quad bike safety forums recently held around the State,

aimed at increasing education and awareness to ensure farmers can continue to use

quad bikes as an important piece of farming equipment in a safe manner.

(6) Further notes the Government's commitment to a new public awareness and education

campaign with a focus on keeping children safe around quad bikes.

(7) Further notes that the Hodgman Liberal Government continues to work closely with

all stakeholders to ensure that all possible measure are taken to prevent deaths and

serious injuries as a result of quad bike use into the future. (26 November 2019)


(1) Notes the 70th anniversary of Peter and Una Rockliff’s involvement in the seafood

industry, being celebrated on 29 November 2019, and recognises the impressive

contribution Peter and Una have made to our iconic industry.

(2) Further notes the Rockliffs have been fishing for a very long time, with Peter

establishing his first commercial fishing boat called the ‘Alva’, named after his mother,

in 1949.

(3) Further notes Peter and Una—who are from a well-known fishing family in Bridport—

combined their names for one of their boats ‘Petuna’.

(4) Further notes the Rockliffs continued to build upon their fishing interests and soon

finalised the construction of Tasmania’s first deep sea fishing boat, the Petuna

Endeavour in 1979.

(5) Further notes that by 1990 the Rockliffs had further broadened their fishing interests

and expanded into Aquaculture, and established their Petuna head office, factory

processing and distribution facility in East Devonport.

(6) Further notes that Peter and Una’s work pioneering Petuna Ocean Trout and Petuna

Atlantic Salmon in aquaculture has been recognised with an Order of Australia Medal

in 2004.

(7) Congratulates Peter and Una on this 70th anniversary milestone.

(8) Further notes that our important salmon industry provides thousands of direct and

indirect jobs, many of which are in regional areas of the State, and many of which

accrue to Petuna. (26 November 2019)

243 Mr Tucker to move—That the House:—

(1) Recognises that criminal organisations such as Outlaw Motor Cycle Gangs (OMCGs)

are a threat to community safety.

(2) Notes the OMCGs culture is one where government and the rules of law don’t apply

to them, unlike the other 99 per cent of society.

(3) Further notes that OMCGs engage in intimidation, drug trafficking and gun crime

resulting in community harm and fear.

(4) Acknowledges the efforts of Tasmania Police, along with police in other jurisdictions

including the AFP, for their work in tackling serious organised crime.

(5) Further notes that Tasmania’s new consorting and colours laws send a clear message

to OMCGs that they are not welcome in Tasmania.

(6) Further recognises the new laws will help keep Tasmanians safe and calls on the House

to support the Government’s tough on crime approach. (26 November 2019)

247 Ms Butler to move—That the House:—

(1) Recognises growing concern in the Westbury community over plans to build a

maximum security prison in their township.

(2) Notes that protests against the project have already attracted hundreds of people.

(3) Further notes residents in Westbury are fearful that if they dare to protest construction

of a Maximum Security Prison on their doorstep, they will be arrested and charged by

Tasmania Police.

(4) Calls on the Liberal Government to guarantee that protestors will not be prosecuted if

they protest against the Westbury prison. (26 November 2019)

SHANE DONNELLY, Clerk of the House

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