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I present the report of the Selection Committee relating to the consideration of committee and delegation reports and private members’ business on Monday, 11 September 2006. The report will be printed in today’s Hansard and the items accorded priority for debate will be published in the Notice Paper for the next sitting.

The report read as follows—

Report relating to the consideration of committee and delegation reports and private Members’ business on Monday, 11 September 2006

Pursuant to standing order 222, the Selection Committee has determined the order of precedence and times to be allotted for consideration of committee and delegation reports and private Members’ business on Monday, 11 September 2006. The order of precedence and the allotments of time determined by the Committee are as follows:

COMMITTEE AND DELEGATION REPORTS

Presentation and statements

1     AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE OFFICIAL VISIT TO CANADA BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE

Report of the Parliamentary Delegation to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the United States of America 11 —23 July 2006 and Report on the Official visit to Canada by the President of the Senate 23 —28 July 2006

The Committee determined that statements on the report may be made —all statements to conclude by 12:35pm

Speech time limits —

Each Member —5 minutes.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 1 x 5 mins]

2     PARLIAMENTARY JOINT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY

Annual report of Committee Activities 2005-2006

The Committee determined that statements on the report may be made —all statements to conclude by 12:45pm

Speech time limits —

Each Member —5 minutes.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 2 x 5 mins]

3     JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON MIGRATION

Negotiating the maze: Review of arrangements for overseas skills recognition, upgrading and licensing

The Committee determined that statements on the report may be made —all statements to conclude by 12:55pm

Speech time limits —

Each Member —5 minutes.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 2 x 5 mins]

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS

Order of precedence

Notices

1     Mr Bartlett to move:

That this House:

(1)

recognises the vital importance of the Hawkesbury-Nepean river system for Sydney’s population and the New South Wales economy;

(2)

expresses its concern at the degradation of the Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment and the poor health of the river;

(3)

recognises that the Hawkesbury-Nepean bears the brunt of the State Government’s failure to adequately plan for Sydney’s water needs; and

(4)

calls on the New South Wales Government as a matter of urgency to address the issues facing the health of the Hawkesbury-Nepean river. (Notice given 14 August 2006)

Time allotted —30 minutes.

Speech time limits —

Mover of motion —5 minutes.

First Opposition Member speaking —5 minutes.

Other Members —5 minutes each.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 6 x 5 mins]

The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

2     Dr Lawrence to move:

That this House:

(1)

notes that, on 7 September 2001, the United Nations General Assembly declared that the International Day of Peace should be observed annually on the fixed date of 21 September, as a day of global ceasefire and non-violence;

(2)

notes that United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, has repeatedly urged member states of the United Nations to support the observance of global ceasefire on the day, arguing that a global ceasefire would:

(a)

provide a pause for reflection by the international community on the threats and challenges we face;

(b)

offer mediators a building block towards a wider truce, as has been seen in nations such as Ghana and Zambia;

(c)

encourage those involved in violent conflict to reconsider the wisdom of further violence;

(d)

provide relief workers with a safe interlude for the provision of vital services and the supply of essential goods;

(e)

allow freedom of movement and information, which is particularly beneficial to refugees and internally displaced persons; and

(f)

relieve those embroiled in violent conflict of the daily burden of fear for one’s own safety and the safety of others;

(3)

supports the Australian organisations that intend to hold vigils, concerts and walks on 21 September this year, in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Darwin and Brisbane;

(4)

calls on the Australian Government to actively support the observance of a ceasefire in Afghanistan, East Timor, Iraq and the Solomon Islands on 21 September of this year by ensuring that Australia’s armed forces:

(a)

do not engage in hostilities for the duration of 21 September, unless provoked to do so in self-defence;

(b)

promote the observance of a global ceasefire for the duration of 21 September; and

(c)

promote the practice of non-violence for the duration of 21 September; and

(5)

requests that the Australian Government encourage other nation-states to follow its lead. (Notice given 8 August 2006)

Time allotted —remaining private Members’ business time prior to 1.45 pm

Speech time limits —

Mover of motion —5 minutes.

First Government Member speaking —5 minutes.

Other Members —5 minutes each.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 4 x 5 mins]

The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

3     Mr Cadman to move:

That the House acknowledges that:

(1)

the cost of housing in Australia is often more than double what it should be;

(2)

the high cost is mainly due to the huge increase in the price of land and, as a result, land affordability is a problem in Australia, and especially in Sydney;

(3)

Sydney is the most penalised city in the country, with affordability being worse than in London or New York;

(4)

the main causes are State and local government planning restrictions and taxes; and

(5)

State and local governments must play their part to reduce the cost of housing so the great Australian dream remains a reality, especially for future generations. (Notice given 17 August 2006)

Time allotted —30 minutes.

Speech time limits —

Mover of motion —5 minutes.

First Opposition Member speaking —5 minutes.

Other Members —5 minutes each.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 6 x 5 mins]

The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.

4     Ms Livermore to move:

That the House:

(1)

notes with concern the low rate of organ donation in Australia;

(2)

acknowledges the plight of the more than 1,700 Australians currently on the organ transplant waiting list;

(3)

recognises the crucial role of public education in encouraging people to register as organ donors and discuss their choice with family members;

(4)

welcomes the announcement from the Australian Health Ministers’ Conference of the National Reform Agenda on organ and tissue donation; and

(5)

calls on the Federal Government to investigate the experience of other countries that have adopted an ‘opt-out’ system of organ donor registration. (Notice given 17 August 2006.)

Time allotted —remaining private Members’ business time.

Speech time limits —

Mover of motion —5 minutes.

First Government Member speaking —5 minutes.

Other Members —5 minutes each.

[Minimum number of proposed Members speaking = 6 x 5 mins]

The Committee determined that consideration of this matter should continue on a future day.