16 1983 assembly 5209 it 1984. - parliament of victoria

Absence of Minister

Thursday, 16 June 1983

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds) took the chair at 2.5 p.m. and read the prayer.

ABSENCE OF MINISTER

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! I am advised that the Minister for Community Welfare Services is attending a Ministerial conference in Brisbane and will be absent today.

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

ALCOA OF AUSTRALIA LTD

Mr KEN NETT (Leader of the Opposition)-Two weeks ago, the Premier described the AlcQa Portland project as being the most important and crucial project facing the State. After fifteen months of vacillation, can the honourable gentleman now indicate to Parliament and the people of Victoria when a positive decision will be announced on this crucial project; when the Premier and the Government last met with Alcoa; and what is the current offer being made by the Government regarding the cost for energy for that project?

Mr CAIN (Premier)-That was a good try on the last day. The House and the public of Victoria are well aware of the position taken by the Government and the company on this issue. The matter has been the subject of discussion for some time. The company and the Government believe there should be confidentiality surrounding these discussions, which will continue so far as the Government and the company are concerned.

MATHS-SCIENCE TEACHERS

Mr HANN (Rodney)-In view of the shortages which occurred in many high schools early this year of maths-science teachers, can the Minister of Education advise the House of the action he has taken or is intending to take to ensure that similar shortages do not occur next year?

Mr FORDHAM (Minister of Education)-I commented on the matter earlier during this sessional period. There was an

16 June 1983 ASSEMBLY 5209

extensive advertising campaign'undertaken throughout Australia and in Victoria and country areas and some additional maths-science teachers have been recruited for both high and technical schools as a result of that campaign. Similarly, we are exploring the possibility of a small-scale recruitment in the United Kingdom.

It was clear that the shortfall, which arose from a number of factors that I outlined earlier this year, would continue into 1984. Therefore, I have arranged with two of the colleges of advanced education in Victoria for a special mid-year course to commence. Those courses are now under way at both the Hawthorn college and the Melbourne college where qualified maths and science graduates are being prepared through teacher training for work in new schools next year.

At the Hawthorn college, approximately 80 entrants had been accepted for the special course and at Melbourne college a further 60 entrants are now on stream. This system will go a long way towards providing the much needed extra personnel to work in the development of maths and science in our high and technical schools in 1984. I look forward to the continuing efforts by the Education Department to ensure that the full curriculum needs of children in Victoria are met, despite the extremely difficult circumstances that we all face.

MEDICARE

Mr ERNST (Geelong East)-Can the Minister of Health inform the House of the results of the Medicare discussions held yesterday?

Mr ROPER (Minister of Health)-The first point I should make is that, in contrast to the events of 1981, the discussions between the State and Commonwealth Governments yesterday were most harmonious. At the end of the conference, the Federal Government accepted a proposition that our officers worked on during the day. This proposition had been adopted by six of the seven States, with Queensland choosing not to support the proposition because of its own difficulties.

The first offer by the Commonwealth Government left a good deal to be desired so far as Victoria and the other States were concerned. Discussions were held about that

5210 ASSEMBLY 16 June 1983

offer, and honourable members may have seen newspaper reports indicating that a figure of $216 million was su~ested as revenue compensation for Victona.

During the day, the Commonwealth Government changed its position on a number of matters and, on our conservative estimates this morning, the minimum payments we now expect to receive will be $238 million, which is significantly higher. The honourable member for Hawthorn does not seem to understand-although I am sure other honourable members do-that this represents compensation for revenue foregone as a result of Medicare. Revenue will still be collected by the State from privatelyinsured patients in public hospitals. That money is already coming in.

The Commonwealth Government has provided an assurance that there will be no disadvantage to the State. The six States told the Commonwealth Government that it should reconsider a number of matters: Firstly, a fixed commitment to the funding of the new Medicare arrangements for at least the next five years rather than the fairly rapid changes experienced under the former Fraser Government; secondly, that grants for public hospital compensation and for private hospital subsidies be clearly identified and outside the tax-sharing arrangements; thirdly, that the notational bed~y charge, which is the basis for the revenue compensation, be indexed at six-monthly intervals from I February 1984; and fourthly, that grants for fee compensation and private hospital subsidies should be indexed for each year by an agreed indexation of hospital costs. We do not want the kind of indexation that the Fraser Government previously imposed on the States. Finally, the base year for calculating the lost public revenue would be 1982-83.

The honourable member for Malvern probably does not understand the key issue which involves the year 1981 because he was unsuccessfully trying to win sandbelt seats after his previous failure in Brunswick. The key element is that the aim of the exercise is to have a co-operative venture between the Commonwealth and State Governments.

Important progress was made yesterday and we expect that Or Blewett, the Federal Minister, will be taking the concerns of the States back to his Cabinet and State health

Questions without Notice

Ministers will meet the Commonwealth Government again on 14 July next.

Mr LIEBERMAN (Benambra)-In view of his outstanding success in Canberra yesterday representing the State, will the Minister of Health now give an unqualified assurance-a personal assurance as the Minister of Health-that there will be no cut in health funds and staffing arrangements with the introduction of Medicare?

Mr ROPER (Minister of Health)-I thank the honourable member for his question and his congratulations for our hard efforts yesterday.

Honourable members interjecting The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T.

Edmunds)-Order! There are too many interjections for the Chair to hear the reply of the Minister. I ask the House to come to order.

Mr ROPER-I explained that this is compensation for revenue the Government is currently collecting.

Mr Kennett-Answer the question! Mr ROPER-I suppose that will be one

of the last interjections the House will hear from the Leader of the Opposition in his present capacity.

The protection provided was to the existing revenue. It does not improve the situation so far as the State is concerned because, unlike the previous arrangements whereby the Fraser Government reduced revenue, this is aimed at ensuring that the revenue the State currently receives does come in and is indexed.

As has already been explained to the honourable member for Geelong East, the second part of the issue is a matter of ne gotiation between the Premier and the Prime Minister concerning the Fraser cuts of 1981. While the Government does not expect to make up all the ground lost during the period of the Fraser Government, it believes there will be some extra assistance to Victoria. The amount of assistance will depend on the Premiers Conference and the discussions associated with that.

Mr LIEBERMAN (Benambra)-On a point of order, in attempting to implicate the Premier in his own negligence, the Minister of Health is debating the issue.

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! There is no point of


order, but I ask the Minister of Health to come to the question.

Mr ROPER (Minister of Health)-Until those arrangements are finalized, it would be impossible to say what funds are available for the next financial year.

Honourable members interjecting. The SPEAKER-Order! I warn the

honourable member for Ballarat North for the first time. If he continues to interject, I will take the necessary steps to have him removed from the House.

Mr ROPER-The State Government also received an offer of $4-7 million for additional community health services, the first increase in that programme since the Whitlam Government. The Government accepted that major advance in the provision of community health services.

EXTENSION OF MUNICIPAL YEAR

Mr .JASPER (Murray Valley)-I ask the Minister for Local Government whether it is the intention of the Government to provide a special provision for councils because of the need to extend the municipal year for three months. I ask the question wIth particular relevance to shire presidents.

Mr WILKES (Minister for Local Government)-The honourable member would be aware that the provisions of the Bill passed in this place and in another place, and which has now become an Act, provide for the extension of terms of councillors, mayors and shire presidents.

If there were to be an election in respect of a councillor by virtue of the fact that the councillor may have retired, resigned or died, section 117 of the Local Government Act would come into operation. A by-election would occur providing it was held 40 days before 5 November. Sections 70, 71 and 72 of the Local Government Act provide for the election of a mayor or president should such person not desire to carry on the term of office. The Government believes there is no need for legislation to extend the terms of mayors, shire presidents or councillors; the provisions are contained in the Local Government Act and additional provision was made in the Bill passed by Parliament this session.

I take this opportunity of thanking the mayors and presidents who have agreed to extend their terms of office. If they decide Session 1983 -190


not to do so, another mayor or president will be elected until 5 November, and after that date the council will be responsible for electing a new mayor or president. The councils have the power to extend their allowances; that is provided for in the Act.

COUNTRY RAIL SERVICES

Mr KENNEDY (Bendigo )-Can the Minister of Transport inform the House the steps being taken to upgrade country passenger rail services?

Mr CRABB (Minister ofTransport)-As the honourable member would be aware, there have been considerable improvements in country rail passenger services over the past twelve months. Those improvements have achieved considerably higher patronage. Indeed, one of the highest increases has been one of more than 30 per cent in the number of passengers using the Warrnamboolline.

Much of the increased patronage is due to the increased efficiency of the railways in the past twelve months and the increased punctuality of trains. I take the opportunity to record my appreciation of a Ballarat councillor, Councillor Hancock, who was quoted in the Ballarat Courier recently as saying that he sets his watch by the arrival and departure of the Ballarat train. Unfortunately, the railways are not quite that good in every part of the State, but I assure honourable members that the process of renewal and rejuvenation of the railways is continuing.

Mr Jasper-What about the Cobram line?

Mr CRABB-That will be rectified later this year. However, I assure honourable members that it is the target of the Government to have either entirely new or refurbished rolling-stock on all country rail lines by the end of next year.

DONCASTER LAND SALE

Mr MACLELLAN (Berwick)-Is the Minister of Transport able to confirm that some 21 of the blocks ofland to be sold this coming week-end in Doncaster have the foundations of previous houses hidden in the grass on them and, therefore, have a hidden defect in the land; that it will cost as much as $4000 for the unwary purchasers


of those blocks to remove those foundations from the blocks and that no action appears to have been taken to advise intending purchasers of the hidden defects in the land? What will the Minister do to raise the matter and bring it to the attention of people who may buy the blocks of land at the week-end auction? What action will the honourable gentleman take to compensate those people who may inadvertently purchase the land with a hidden defect?

Mr CRABB (Minister of Transport)-I thought that the land sale to be held this coming Saturday, at 2 p.m., would be conducted without any controversy. I was somewhat concerned that the auction had not attracted enough publicity, so I thank the Opposition for its contribution to the publicity of the auction. I have no knowledge of hidden foundations being present on the blocks of land. However, it was advertised some time ago that these blocks of land would be up for sale. Indeed, the land has been available for inspection for years-ever since the former Government bought the land. Equally, I have no knowledge of any Aboriginal sacred sites on the land, as was claimed prior to the last sale. I take the opportunity of informing the House that the method the Government is using for the sale on this occasion is by auction on site to be conducted in a marquee especially hired for the purpose. The Government has informed the Police Force in order to ensure adequate crowd control.

AID FOR NON-GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS

Mrs SETCHES (Ringwood)-Is the Minister of Education aware of recent reports of the Government cutting aid to wealthy schools? If so, can the honourable gentleman inform the House of the situation?

Mr FORDHAM (Minister of Education)-From time to time, there has been interest shown in the question of future aid to all schools in the non-Government sector. Prior to the last State election campaign, the Labor Party made it clear that, if elected to Government, it would provide funds to the non-Government sector on the basis of needs rather than through the per capita system-the quite iniquitous per capita system-that this Government


inherited. The vast majority of the community is behind the Labor Government in redirecting those resources.

The matter has been referred to the State Board of Education, as the Labor Party promised prior to the last State election campaign. I look forward to receiving a report from the board in the near future on how those funds can be redistributed on a needs basis.

It would appear that the Opposition is developing a bipartisan approach to the matter, despite its comments in the past. One notes with interest recent newspaper reports of the review by the Liberal Party of its policy on this issue and the particular newspaper headline, which stated, uLiberals look to cutting aid to wealthy schools. "

I am delighted that after years of criticism of the notion of needs-based funding for the non-Government sector, Her Majesty's Opposition, the Liberal Party', is at last gIVing approval and that this wtll no longer be an issue in Victorian education.

LEGAL AID FUNDING

Mr SALTMARSH (Wantirna)-I refer the Attorney-General to the proposal by the Federal Attorney-General of double funding being made available to community legal centres in the next financial year. In view of the Labor Party's promise to ensure that l~l aid is adequate and accessible to all Victorians, is the Government prepared to match the proposed increases by the Federal Government to community legal centres?

Mr CAIN (Attorney-General)-I can assure the honourable member that the future funding and support for the Legal Aid Commission ~enerally and for the community legal services in particular is under consideration, as are all related matters for the coming Budget. I am aware of the Federal Government's proposal on community legal centres.

I am aware of the suggestion that the F ederal Government prefers to direct this additional assistance to the community le~al centres rather than some forms of aid dehvered through the commission. It has been suggested that that form of delivery is not as efficient as it could be in some States. I should add also that last financial year my understanding is that more was contributed


by Victoria to the commission and all of its work than had been the case in the previous year. The honourable member will be aware also that the initiatives taken in the arrangement with Westpac Bank to pay interest on solicitors' trust accounts and current accounts will assist the Legal Aid Commission's funding for legal aid through the surplus in the fund that will be created of approximately $2 million. Other banks are considering-I think one has already and others are still considering-the prospect of getting considerably more in surplus from the Solicitors Guarantee Fund. The surplus is very good and legal aid will benefit as a result.

I make the point that it was this Government's initiative that ensures that greater funding will be available for legal aid as well as the other purposes that are funded by the surplus from the guarantee fund.

MARIJUANA

Mr McNAMARA (Benalla)-I draw the attention of the Minister of Health to the resolution passed last week-end at the South Australian Conference of the Australian Labor Party to legalize private use of marijuana and to the comments made by the South Australian Minister of Health, supported by the Federal Minister of Health. I ask the Minister of Health: What action does the Government intend to take following that resolution?

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! The Minister of Health has responsibility for matters in Victoria and to ask him to comment on matters of another State is not relevant to his responsibility. However, I shall call on the Minister of Health.

Mr ROPER (Minister of Health)-I thank the honourable member for his advance advertisement of my latest proposed second-reading speech. I am sure that he will be present when the amending Bill is introduced. It would be quite improper for me to give that information before I give the second-reading speech to the Bill.

FORTY-HOUR FAMINE

Mr SHELL (Geelong West)-Is the Minister of Health aware of the proposed 40-hour famine appeal conducted by World Vision which will commence tomorrow for


the week-end? If so, will the honourable gentleman inform the House and advise those persons, including members of Parliament, who are contributing to the appeal, what precautions must be taken?

Mr ROPER (Minister of Health)-I thank the honourable member for his question and, since last night, I have been aware of his interest in the World Vision appeal because he asked me to be a sponsor. He is raising a lot of money from members of Parliament.

Leaving aside the importance of the activities involved in World Vision for the moment, I point out that there is a potential health problem for some people who may be considering taking part in the fast. It is necessary to ensure that one is thoroughly fit before taking part in such a fast. Known diabetics and people suffering from ulcers should not attempt the fast, nor should pre$nant or lactating women or people with a hlstory of heart disease or kidney complaints. We recommend that people who have had experience of these various illnesses or conditions, because one cannot classify lactation as an illness, should consider before participation in the fast. They can participate by sponsoring someone else rather than actually taking part. People who have doubt about the matter should consult their general practitioners about their health and whether they are well enough to cope with the stresses that their bodies will undergo during the fast.

TRUSTEES EXECUTORS AND AGENCY CO. LTD

Mrs PATRICK (Brighton)-I ask the Premier whether the Government has carried out an investiption to ascertain which semi-government authorities or establishments had money invested with the Trustees Executors and Agency Co. Ltd and have not received that money back.

Mr CAIN (Premier)-No investi$ation has been carried out. The consideratlon of moneys of investors is a matter for the authorities concerned.

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

Mr NEWTON (Bennettswood)-I ask the Minister for Employment and Training whether the Ministry is continuing its support for industry in identifying training


needs, and whether the Minister has responded to submissions from the Victorian Dairy Processing Industry Training Committee and the Victorian Plastics Industry Training Committee.

Mr SIMMONDS (Minister for Employment and Training)-The Ministry has a programme of industry training development grants. Grants are given to enable industry to identify training needs and to develop strategy and plans to meet needs arising from the use of new technology.

A number of grants have been made since the programme commenced. The programme is developing the interest and support of industry for the process of identifying new training needs. In the past week, I have approved two further research grants. The Victorian Dairy Processing Industry Training Committee has been given a grant of $10 000 to undertake a training needs analysis of food companies and milk distributors in Victoria. The Victorian Plastics Industry Training Committee has been granted $10 800 to undertake a computerbased analysis of the industry by occupational category.

I believe the programme reflects the Governmenfs commitment to assisting industry assess and meet its training needs. It is important that the impact of new technology be analysed and developed in the manner I have indicated, through training development grants to particular industries and these two grants are further evidence of the continuing efforts of the Government in this matter. Further grants will be made in other areas as the requests develop from the studies initiated particularly by the Victorian Technology Advisory Council which is advising the Ministry in these matters.

INTEREST RATES

Mr RAMSA Y (Balwyn)-I refer the Treasurer to a recent statement in Washington by his Federal counterpart who said that anyone who believed there was no link between public sector dividends and interest rates should study the economy of the world. As his Treasury is prepared to accept a significant Budget deficit for Victoria, will he arrange during the Parliamentary recess for some of his senior advisors to undertake

Petitions

such a study course as suggested by the F ederal Treasurer?

Mr JOLLY (Treasurer)-It is an absurd question. The honourable member for Balwyn should examine the way in which his party, when in government, handled the financial management of this State. Victoria is in a better position than any other State in Australia, including Tasmania and Queensland. There is no su~estion in any quarters that the way in WhICh the State of Victoria is managed will in any way place pressure on interest rates.

RESOURCE BASED TAX

Mr B. J. EVANS (Gippsland East)-In view of the interest expressed by the Commonwealth Government in a resource based tax, will the Treasurer inform this House of any discussions that are taking place between him and his Federal counterpart on this form of taxation?

Mr JOLLY (Treasurer)-The Victorian Government has been concerned to ensure that the revenue base of this State is protected in the resources area, as well as any other area. We made representations to the former Government in Canberra on this position, and will continue to make representations to protect the revenue base of Victoria. We have had discussions about the resources tax issue and its implications for Victoria and the fact that the Australian Capital Territory is a tax haven for many State taxes in Australia. We will continue to pursue the issue so that the Victorian tax base is protected.

PETITIONS

The Clerk-I have received the following petitions for presentation to Parliament:

Returnable drink containers

To THE HONOURABLE THE SPEAKER AND MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY IN PARLIAMENT ASSEMBLED:

The humble petition of the undersigned citizens of the State of Victoria sheweth our concern for the wastage of energy and raw materials that results from the use of throw-away packaging.

Your petitioners therefore pray that: Legislation be enacted to make all drink containers returnable, in a similar manner to the successful Beverage Containers Act in South Australia, and do further state our wish to see that all returnable containers bear a handling fee

Economic and Budget Review Committee

to be paid to all those who collect such containers. We further urge that all unnecessary, wasteful or dangerous forms of packaging, such as ring-pull can tops, be made illegal and do support all such Acts of Parliament which encourage recycling and conservation of resources, and your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray.

By Miss Callister (207 signatures) and Mr McCutcheon (241 signatures)

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! It is impossible to hear the petitions being read. I remind honourable members that petitions are an important part of the processes of Parliament.

Chirnside Park building standards

To THE HONOURABLE THE SPEAKER AND MEMBERS OF

THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF VICTORIA IN PARLIA

MENT ASSEMBLED:

The humble petition of the undersigned citizens of Victoria respectfully showeth:

I. Their concern at the number of small, poorly designed and costly timber homes now being built by a speculator/builder in the Chirnside Park and surrounding areas;

2. The controls that until 1980 limited such development by way of a Covenant on the titles of all allotments in the Estate;

3. The environmental and aesthetic impact such buildings have on the residential amenity of the neighbourhood;

4. The adverse effect on values of nearby properties;

5. That alternative and more architecturally acceptable housing stock is available within the same price category as these homes;

6. The concern of residents at the lack of any current Town Planning or Uniform Building Regulations controls to enable residential standards in the Estate to be satisfactorily controlled by the local council, the Shire of Lillydale;

7. The residents support for town planning controls (or other powers) to be introduced enabling the Shire of Lillydale to regulate dwelling standards based upon architectural design, building area and external cladding and other factors, to ensure compatible and acceptable development standards.

And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray.

By Mr Hill (231 signatures)

It was ordered that the petitions be laid on the table.


ECONOMIC AND BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE

Dry docking and repair facilities in port of Melbourne

Mr HARROWFIELD (Mitcham) presented a report from the Economic and Budget Review Committee upon dry docking and repair facilities in the port of Melbourne, together with extracts from the proceedings of the committee, appendices and minutes of evidence.

I t was ordered that they be laid on the table, and that the report and extracts from the proceedings of the committee be printed.

NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

Transmission lines

Mr McDONALD (Evelyn) presented a report from the Natural Resources and Environment Committee upon transmission lines serving Melbourne, together with appendices and minutes of evidence.

It was ordered that they be laid on the table, and that the report be printed.

PAPER

The following paper, pursuant to the direction of an Act of Parliament, was laid on the table by the Clerk:

Albury-Wodonga (Victoria) Corporation-Report for the year 1981-82.

HOUSE COMMITTEE Parliament House accommodation

Mr HANN (Rodney)-I move:

That there be presented to this House a copy of the House Committee report on the design brief and accommodation requirements of Parliament House (Volume 2).

The motion was agreed to. Mr HANN (Rodney) presented the report

in compliance with the foregoing order. It was ordered that the report be laid on

the table.

POST -SECONDARY EDUCATION (AMENDMENT) BILL

This Bill was returned from the Council with a message relating to amendments.


It was ordered that the message be taken into consideration later this day.

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE BILL


I t was ordered that the message be taken into consideration later this day.

LIQUOR CONTROL BILL



GRIEVANCES

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! The question is:

That grievances be noted.

Mr KEMPTON (Warrnambool)-Mr Speaker, I rise today to participate in the grievance debate, and thereby to make my maiden speech. It is an honour to be a member of this House in Parliament and an honour to represent the electorate of Warrnambool.

I note that I am the last in this session to give a maiden speech in this Chamber before, as some may say, we are elevated to the other place.

It is important, firstly, for me to pay tribute to my predecessor as the honourable member for Warrnambool. lan Smith represented the electorate for sixteen years and, for many of those years, was a Minister. He contributed much to the development of the area within the electorate and was held in high regard by the people of the electorate.

I could not allow this occasion to go by without adding a purely biographical comment. Unlike other members of this Chamber, I have no family connection with the Parliament of Victoria. However, it may interest honourable members to know that my grandfather, George Adam Kempton, was, ironically, a Country Party member of the Legislative Council in Western Australia from 1926 until his defeat by a Labor Party candidate in 1932. I have no intention of competing with him in this latter regard!

Grievances

It is essential for any political party or politician to have basic principles or philosophic tenets. These should provide the foundation and rationalization for all political decisions.

Mr Speaker, I support the individual and individualism. It is essential for the working of democracy that there be free thinking and acting individuals who are able to exercise an uninhibited choice in the economic and in the political processes. The only real way that this is achieved is by application of the Liberal philosophy. The Liberal philosophy demands that a clear course be set and tough decisions made to facilitate small government, fair reward for enterprise, selfsacrifice for others and maximum freedom of the individual within society. The institution of the family stands central to this, as does decentralization of power.

It is this philosophy which has allowed the electorate of Warrnambool to develop into an area of economic and social strength. The Warrnambool electorate is urbanized with the City of Warrnambool containing by far the bulk of the population of the electorate. The city is the economic centre of the Western District. It is known to many as a tourist centre and during holiday periods many tourists flock to its beaches. The city has achieved recognition by receiving the Premier Town of Victoria award for 1979-82. Its attractions are: the Aagstatf Maritime Village, the art gallery, Lady Bay, the performing arts centre, the variety of restaurants, and the Warrnambool Cup and Steeplechase at the May races, to name a few.

There is a diversity of industry in Warrnambool: Aetcher Jones and StatfPty Ltd, Nestles and the woollen mill. As in most regional centres, the backbone of the Australian economy-small business-provides a healthy base for employment and enterprise.

Much of the credit for the development ofWarrnambool and district must go to the Warrnambool city and shire councils.

The City ofWarrnambool is surrounded by a highly productive farming area. It is well known for its potato, pea, onion and dairy production in the rich· soil of the coastal region and its beef cattle, wool and sheep production more inland. The stud farms in the area provide much of the best

Grievances

stock for primary producers throughout the State.

The inland areas were affected by the recent drought, but thankfully rains have, to some extent, ameliorated the problem. Governments must ensure that assistance provided during the drought is not reduced too quickly for it is necessary to allow time before normal production can be reestablished.

Sadly, the south-eastern portion of the Warrnambool electorate suffered as a result of the Ash Wednesday bush fires. Mr Speaker, the loss of life and property was horrific. The countryside has picked up quickly, but unfortunately the carpet of green that now covers the area hides a multitude of problems. It must be stressed now, and it must be continually stressed, that those in the WarrnambOol fires suffered not only because they lost homes but also because they lost livelihoods. This is the distinction between the effect of the Warrnambool fires and the effect of the other bush fires on Ash Wednesday. Too many people in the electorate I represent face this cold winter without proper accommodation and means of earning income. I hope the Government will take heed of my comments and act to improve what is becoming a worsening problem.

The strong farming sector in the electorate has led to a growth of rural communities. Each community has an individual spirit and uniqueness. There are tourist industry based towns such as Port Fairy and Peterborough; rural towns such as Hawkesdale, Woolsthorpe, Caramut, Dunkeld, N ullawarre and Allansford; towns such as Penshurst and Mortlake are known for their well-run country race meetings, Glenthompson for its production of sturdy bricks, and Koroit for the Tower Hill Reserve and green beer on St Patrick's Day.

These communities are linked socially and economically and pursue enterprise with rustic vigor. This is reflected in the agricultural shows around the district.

As with most areas in Australia, the electorate of Warrnambool is beset with unemployment. The level of unemployment in the area is higher than the State and Federal levels. This puts social pressure on the whole community. I welcome the awareness of the community that unemployment is a social


ill. Such an awareness will promote, I hope, a view that everyone must make sacrifices to cure that ill. I wish Governments success in remedying this problem.

The educational institutions within the electorate of Warrnambool provide a positive infrastructure for the community. There are State schools and private schools of many religious denominations at both primary and secondary levels in the electorate. They all act to satisfy a need in the community for a diversity of educational styles.

There is a T AFE college and the Warrnambool Institute of Advanced Education. These provide specialized skills and contribute to the resources of the electorate. One such skill is provided in the farm apprenticeship course at the North Warrnambool Technical School. The course is subject to review. It services an important agricultural area and should remain based in Warrnambool.

The electorate contains the Framlingham Aboriginal Reserve. Currently, there is disharmony amongst its members. It is to be hoped that those involved will see sense and settle their differences.

Warrnambool faces an acute rental housing shortage. This is due to pressure on the market from students of the Warrnambool Institute of Advanced Education and bushfire victims. I trust that the Government will see fit to improve this situation as soon as possible, otherwise some face a harsh winter.

It is a tragedy that a tide of the young is forced to go to the big cities to find work or otherwise. Many are unwilling to leave country Victoria. So as to stem this tide, it is essential that policies of decentralization be pursued. New industries must be encouraged in rural areas by way of incentives, both financial and in the provision of infrastructure. These incentives must not be blank cheques, but be granted subject to well-publicized programmes of gradual reduction so as to allow industry to plan ahead with a view to being economically viable in the longer term. I thank honourable members for their audience and look forward to the future in this House.

Mr A. J. SHEEHAN (I vanhoe)-I should like to speak on behalf of six dead people, five men and one woman, who suffered gruesome, needless and avoidable


deaths in their places of work. These deaths are only a small portion of the story of occupational death, inju~ and i~lness that ~re a product of an industnal society and a direct result of decades of almost criminal negligence in this area.

By way of introduction, of these individual cases, it is worth noting the background against which these deaths took . place. ~n Victoria alone, the annual toll of Industnal accidents more than trebles the annual toll of road injuries. One worker in every twelve, or almost 8·3 per cent of the work force, is injured in his place of wor~ eyery year. !n the last year for which statlsbcs are avadable, some 298 fatal accidents occurred in Victorian industry, and there were· 38 600 non-fatal injuries. A total wage cost of ~o~e $31 million was lost because of these InJuries and the number of working days lost was' of the order of 1 366 881. It is interesting to note that these figures are conservative. They are based on the 1976-77 census year and further figures have not been p~blished since then because the Austrahan Bureau of Statistics regarded them to be such a gross understatement of the true position as to become unreliable.

One of the deaths that took place occurred at the Smorgon Consolidated Industries company at Footscray. In the case that occurred on 18 December 1981, the deceased had only recently arrived in Australia from Yugoslavia and had been at work for only two or three days. With 25 or 28 other women, she was working in. th.e boning room on the first floor of a budding. At the finish of work, the women went to walk down the stairs but found them barricaded and were advised to seek another exit. They chose to use the goods lift. The woman concerned was the second last person to enter the lift and, as she stepped in, the lift dropped, crushing her head between the first floor and the moving lift. She was dragged from the first floor to ground level and received massive head injuries. She died instantly.

At the coroner's inquest, an inspector from the Lifts and Cranes Inspectorate advised that the lift was 40 years old and that it had a 3000-pound capacity. It should have had a safety circuit preventing the lift from moving while the enclosure door was open, but it did not. It should also have had a notice stating that· the lift was not to be

Grievances

used by people, but it did not. It was in poor condition and dangerous.

The other five deaths that occurred involved men who were working for John Lysaght (Aust) Ltd, four of them at Hastings and one at Footscray. The first death occurred when a man was trapped between steel coil strips and the first station of a rolling mill which had five stations.

At the time of the accident, he was repositioning wiper boards sit!lated in fro~t of the steel rollers. Steel stnp from a cod waiting to be proces.sed moved fo!Ward and pinned the man agamst the machine. !nvestigations have been unable to explain the cause of that accident.

The third accident to which I refer occurred on I February 1981, at the takeoff end of a machine used for slitting wide coils of steel strip into narrower strips. The person involved received fatal injuries when he was crushed between the framework of the machine and a traversing clamp which is part of the ~a~hine. At ~he time of the accident the vlcbm was uSing a block and tackle which he had fixed to the main frame to winch the clamp mechanism back onto its guide table. The clamp mechanism had been allowed to slide off the guide table, and its rack and pinion drive became. disengaged. The victim had entered thiS .area deliberately to carry out normal ~alntenance work. Apparently, access to thiS area was readily available at all times. To my knowledge, it is still unguarded.

The fourth accident occurred on 18 February 1981. The person was employed by a firm of contract maintenance engineers who had been contracted by the Lysaght company. This man died as a result of burns he received when he stepped into a bath of molten zinc. The zinc was heated to a temperature of 460 degrees cels.ius. The. z~nc bath forms part of a steel stnp galvanlz!ng line and at the time of the aCCident, the hne was stopped for maintenance purposes .. The bath is situated at floor level and the hghting in the area is not good. In the lighting that exists, the molten zinc crust does not look unlike the color of the concrete floor. The steel cover provided for covering the bath during maintenance works was not used.

In the fifth accident, the fourth at Lysaght's, the victim was killed when he was

Grievances

crushed between a pneumatically operated scrap steel trolley and a chute which was used to feed the trolley. The trolley, which apparently weighs approximately 2 tonnes, is situated in a pit, access to which is gained via a vertical ladder fixed to the side of the pit. The victim entered the chute to free the trolley and while he was doing so he was crushed against the chute.

The final accident occurred at the Footscray plant. In this accident, the equipment involved was a large iron oxide hopper and an overhead crane. The victim was inside the hopper, his job being to unload 1 tonne of iron oxide powder from a bulk bag held over the hopper by the crane. The straps which supported the bag over the hopper gave way trapping the victim in the hopper and he was killed as a result of either suffocation or of being crushed. Again the primary cause of the accident was the failure of equipment.

To my knowledge, there have been no prosecutions in any of those cases, yet in each case the significant element has been faulty or outdated mechanisms and neglect of basic safety measures.

I have just detailed six traumatic cases. It is accurate to say that a further 300 such cases from this year alone could be cited. This, however, is only the tip of the iceberg. It tells nothing of the 40 000 other non-fatal injuries that will be suffered in the work place this year. It tells nothing of the thousands who suffer from industrial diseases that are manifested in such ailments as deafness, nervous exhaustion, asthma, dermatitis and cancer.

Worse, it tells nothing of the thousands of stories of heartbreak and despair which exist in our community as a result of these tragedies.

It is well known that the Government has a commitment to improved occupational health and safety and its aim is to introduce effective legislation which will ameliorate these conditions in the work place.

Mr Leigh-That will wipe everybody out of business.

'Mr A. J. SHEEHAN-That interjection precisely demonstrates the mentality I am talking about. In putting out the discussion paper that the Goverment has issued on occupational health and safety, it has been interesting to note the response, because the


paper has been well accepted in most circles of industry, but every now and again one hears the troglodytic type of response that has just been made by the part-time, sometime or half-wit member for Malvern.

The ACTING SPEAKER (Mr Kirkwood)-Order! I wonder if the honourable member for Ivanhoe would withdraw the remark he has just made because it is unparliamentary .

Mr A. J. SHEEHAN-I will withdraw the remark, Mr Acting Speaker; I have a few other remarks that I could direct in this manner, but I will not pursue them at the moment.

Honourable members interjecting. Mr A. J. SHEEHAN-It is interesting

to hear the response that you people come up with, because some years ago your Government devoted $500 to overcomin~ this problem in Victoria. The road toll, whIch is one-third as great as the number of industrial accidents that occur, was seen as important, but because this matter concerns workers in the work place--

The ACTING SPEAKER-Order! I ask the honourable member for Ivanhoe to speak through the Chair and take no notice of the unruly interjections.

Mr A. J. SHEEHAN-Thank you, Mr Acting Speaker. It is interesting to note that some members consider it a load of rubbish, but even in the rural areas some 900 deaths occur from industrially related causes. Some of the people affected are deserving of support and representation in this Chamber, not the callous, unthinking response we have heard from some of the members in this Chamber.

That is the sort of response we have had, unfortunately, from one or two employer groups, who regard the health and safety programme not as a means of protecting the lives and health of the workers, but as a means of pursuing political ideologies, or, as one respondent said, "this dubious proposal fits the ambitions of a few leftist zealots" or that it Ureflects too much on the limited interests of the trade union movement" .

The people who made those sorts of responses and the people who made the interjections heard from the other side of the House claim to be responsible men; pillars of the establishment. They are the

5220 ASSEMBLY 16 June 1983 Grievances

people who talk about bloody-minded and Today is the last sitting day of the sesirresponsible unions. They represent the sional period, and we are fourteen months very worst elements of our society as they into the first Labor Government in Victoria are prepared to see thousands of people for 27 years, so I thought it might be good injured and maimed every year. to reflect on where we now find ourselves

Why is it that these people react in this after fourteen months of Labor way? It has already been demonstrated, and administration. one word can sum up the response. That word is Uprofit". They are prepared to see I agree very much with the fact that we men and women maimed and killed in the have not gone down the track towards ecowork place but they are not prepared to suf- nomic recovery and stability and opportufer a loss of profit. In taking such an atti- nity as was once portrayed to the tude, not only do they defy almost every community by the member for Bundoora natural law of decency, but in the strange before the last State election. I am very wormyopic way of the capitalist they frustrate ried about the issues on which this Parliatheir own ends. If they understood the situ- ment has spent an enormous amount of time ation, they would know that more than twice . over the past fourteen months; things that I as many working days are lost through would call trivial; things seen by the electooccupationally caused deaths and injuries rate to be nice and safe; things that will keep than are lost through industrial disputes. the Premier's popularity at a high level, but

M L· h Wh . they are not things that are going to advance Mos~ow?lg - en are you gOing to the interests of this State in the years ahead.

Mr A. J. SHEEHAN-This issue con- The popularity rate of the Premier is being cerns people in the electorate represented bought at a very high price. Over the past by the honourable member for Malvern, too. fourteen months, the Government has The prevention of accidents is cheaper than refused to get down to things that matter in paying compensation, and with improved the administration of this State, issues that occupational health and safety, employers really concern the community and will assist would save both on insurance premiums the community in believing that the future and production costs. So even if the holds for them greater opportunity and honourable member is not concerned about greater security. There are things that must the lives and health of men and women who concern us as a Parliament, and do not seem work in factories in Australia, at least he to concern the Government; such as the defshould show some concern for his own icit, the private sector job losses, developpocket because a good industrial safety pro- ment projects like Alcoa. There is no doubt gramme will make the honourable member that we, as a Parliament, over the past fourand the people he represents better off. teen months of the first Labor Government

In conclusion, I trust that the Minister for in Victoria for 27 years, have been forced to Employment and Training will use the win- debate matters which may be interesting, ter recess to consult widely with the various and which may have a degree of relevance, industry groups to prepare legislation so that but not a high priority in terms of addresswh~n we retl;lrn for the spring sessional ing Victoria's real, urgent and deepening penod ofParhament we may have effective problems. legislation which will enjoy the widespread We have been fed a Government diet on support of this House. ThiS is not an issue some of the following issues: We have been which affects just the people on this side of concerned with cheap beer; whether the the House; it is an issue which affects the pubs can open on Sunday and for how long; livelihood and health of all people in the whether there should be a casino in Vicwork place. toria; how to register guns; whether there

Mr KENNETf (Leader of the Opposi- should be racing during the week in Meltion)-Firstly, I congratulate the honour- bourne more often; how much fines on able member for Warrnambool on his motor drivers and owners of trailer sailers maiden speech and welcome him into the ought to be increased; whether transport Chamber as a fully-fledged Parliamentar- ought to be run by one big committee or i~n. I look forward to hearing his contribu- many small ones; whether there should be a tlons to debates over the ensuing years. ban on nuclear power stations in Victoria,

Grievances

although no one has ever seriously contemplated having them in the first place; whether employers ought to consult employees before they are given the sack, even though such consultation will not change the situation, as has been proved in New South Wales through its legislation; how to create seven more electorates and elect seven more politicians at an extra cost of $1 million; the price of football finals tickets; and now the Cain Government is intruding not only into the administration of racing but into the administration of golf courses. The Cain Government and the Premier have decided these are all matters of top priority at a time when the State is quickly heading for bankruptcy, but they are not issues that will provide Victorians with genuine opportunities and genuine security, which proves more and more that we are simply not able to address ourselves to the sorts of issues which we, as a Parliament, should be addressing.

There is no doubt that these issues, over which the Government has been so active, are the key to this society right now. They are not the issues that reflect or consume the fears and aspirations of Victorians. They may be seen to be worthy in what might be called a perfect world, but Victorians are not enjoying a Utopian society where people are able to maximize their opportunities and make decisions to deal with their lifestyle as they see fit.

The sorts of things which are and will be of increasing concern to Victorians have been kept on the backburn by the Cain Government. The Cain Government has not honoured its election plank leading up to the last State election which was to get this State's economy on the road, to get the State moving to increase job opportunities for Victorians. The Cain Government has failed dismally on any close analysis of the legislation that has been introduced by the Government and by the way its policies have been enacted.

Most of the things to which I have referred, as part of the Government's top priority in its legislation, have not created jobs; some of them have had the opposite effect and destroyed job opportunities, so it is only right that after fourteen months of "Cainsianism" economies and management that we should reflect, on the last day


of this sessional period, on the sort of priority that the Cain Government has given to making hard, constructive and entrepreneurial decisions that will address the basic plank of the Australian Labor Party election promise before the State election, and that is to get the State moving again. There is no evidence to date that anything the Cain Government has done in this State, through the legislation I have mentioned, has assisted opportunities for the people.

What are the things of concern to Victoria at the moment and why has the Cain Government not been prepared to address the issues that it has put in the too-hard basket? The sorts of issues that should have been addressed in a serious way, and been debated in this Parliament, are the challenges facing us in society, regardless of the political persuasion of any individual members. The House has listened for some time to the honourable member for Ivanhoe who made a realistic contribution on a matter that he thought was important. That matter has not been discussed in this Parliament in the past fourteen months. If the honourable member for I vanhoe is serious about the things he mentioned, such as occupational health and safety, and I believe he is, he should be consistent and concerned about the matters affecting the rest of the Victorians and the way this community is going." He forms part of the Government party, and I am saying to the honourable member for I vanhoe, to the Labor Government and to the Premier, that their first fourteen months in office have not in any way moved to a situation that will honour their electoral promises or address the real issues that confront this State, and, more importantly, they will not be able to continue to ignore the major issues in the months ahead. The Cain Labor Government may maintain its high popularity level and it may wish to win Government again, but Victoria desperately needs a Government that is prepared to tackle the real issues. The issues are the economic recession and the need to stimulate the private sector.

In the ten months from April last year to March this year, there was an increase in the public sector employment area of 8100 jobs. In all the other States of Australia, there has been a growth of only 1000 jobs. Where is the money coming from to pay for


these 8100 jobs? It will come from the private sector and from families. The honourable member for Ballarat South says that is 7000 more jobs than in other States, but at what cost?

Although there has been a growth in employment in the public sector by 8100 jobs, there has been a loss in the private sector of 42 500. This is a result of this Government. If that is a record of which Government members are proud, so be it.

Those are some of the things that Parliament and the Government should have come to grips with in its first fourteen months. The Parliament has not come to grips with them. It is a disgrace that Parliament has not addressed the real issues. Over the past fourteen months, Parliament has not addressed in any positive way the unemployment situation.

As I understand it, the Victorian Government will not meet half the costs of the $300 million made available throup the Federal mini Budget and the adminIstrative costs being demanded of it by the Federal Government for its job creation schemes. In fact, much of the $300 million-or Victoria's proportion of it-will not be utilized.

Honourable members have not addressed themselves to the value of short-term employment schemes and the costs involved, not only financial but also the human costs involved. Parliament also has not addressed itself properly to the state of the economy and the bankruptcy of the Government, which are treated flippantly by the Premier and the Treasurer every time they are raised. In ten months, how can a State decline from a $6-million surplus to a situation where it has a $321-million deficit?

All honourable members on the Government side of the House treat that matter lightly. It is hoped that in the last month left of this financial year the Government will genuinely correct that situation. When one assesses the first fourteen months of the Cain Labor Government, one recognizes that it has been a disaster in attacking the real issues. A whole range of social and economic issues have not even been touched on by the Parliament except that in most cases honourable members have witnessed the Government or, in- particular, the Premier, rushing to the media to comment but there has been no follow-up action.

Grievances

Honourable members have heard much talk about the growing prevalence of dru~s in our society; reports have been tabled In the House and the Premier has expressed concern about the exploitation of children in St Kilda and other areas in Victoria. There has not been one major statement made in Parliament or piece of legislation introduced to address itself to the problem. The only proposed legislation the House will receive on crime is, apparently, a Bill to be explained today by the Minister of Health that will reduce the penalties for pot. How can representatives of the Government express concern about major social issues and say that it will lift the duty on cigarettes but it will reduce the penalties associated with pot?

How can the Premier say that he is worried about the Stewart commission into drugs and the Costigan inquiry and do nothing about the issues? Not one prosecution has been made or proposed legislation introduced to deal with those matters. If one is prepared to analyse the Government's performance over the past fourteen months, one realizes that it has failed dismally to address the real issues. At no stage has the House addressed the collapse of the building market for commercial purposes.

The Government has talked about the housing sector and it is to the credit of the Government that it has injected funds into the housing sector and generated activity. It has followed the lead of both the former State and Federal Governments. I congratulate the Government for doing so, but that is only 48 per cent of the construction market. One now finds that the commercial sector of the building market is in real difficulty. The House has not addressed itself to an increase in the incidence of rape, the exploitation of children, the growth of organized crime and a rise in the number of thefts and assaults.

The Government has done nothing about homeless youth, yet Victorians heard a lot about this issue prior to the election. The Minister of Housing and the Minister for Community Welfare Services have discussed this issue but have not done anything about it. Nor has anything been done about overcrowded prisons in Victoria.

The honourable member for I vanhoe continues to chip in, but not only is he out of his seat he is also out of touch, because

Grievances

members of the Opposition are trying to point out that the community expected m uch more of a Cain Labor Government than has happened to date.

Over the next eighteen to twenty months, honourable members expect the Cain Government and the Labor Government to start addressing some of the real problems.

Honourable members should examine the issue which the Opposition has tried to raise on several occasions yet it does not receive an answer from the Premier or from the Minister for Minerals and Energy. The Premier describes the issue as one of the most crucial issues in Victoria at present; that is the Alcoa project. The Alcoa project will be a cross the Cain Labor Government will bear for all time in terms of the inability of the Government to address the real problems and to get the project going.

It is fortunate that the honourable member for Ivanhoe, who continues to gibber and is unconcerned, does not have the problems that are faced by the people of Portland. The problems that exist in Portland result from the Government's nonpreparedness to address the real issues. The unemployment rate in Portland is at 18 per cent. Why is it at 18 per cent? Because this Government will not address the real problems confronting the State.

The problem not only affects Portland, it also affects the surrounding districts. There is no doubt that the Victorian community will be extremely disadvantaged if this Government does not start now to address the situation with Alcoa. Today in another place the Minister for Minerals and Energy said the matter was under discussion; today in this place the Premier said the matter was under discussion. There has been no discussion for some time but, more importantly, the project that is considered by the Government to be the most crucial for the State has been put on the back burner by the Government.

The Government has time to consider and make comment on equal rights at golf clubs. No one is saying that that may not be an important issue, but it is not a high priority in Victoria when towns like Portland are being destroyed and there is a possibility that the economy of Victoria will be destroyed by the Government's nonpreparedness to attack the real issues. After fourteen months the Government may be


perceived by the community to be a popular Government led by a popular Premier; I am not taking away from that issue. I accept it, but I am sayin~ that the community will pay a high price In the next two years and the next two decades unless the Premier starts to address some of the real problems confronting the society.

The Premier should put the interest of Victoria before his own short-term popularity. After fourteen months, the State deserves a Government that is prepared to tackle real issues. The Opposition will continue to strive for answers and information and will assist the Government, if necessary and where necessary, in order to bring about a satisfactory conclusion to some of the major issues.

I have said before and I shall say again that if there is anything the OppositIon can do constructively to assist the Government in finding a solution to Alcoa, the Opposition, on behalf of Victorians, will do it. The Opposition wants Alcoa to proceed. I make that offer, which I made at the end of last year, and I will make it again now: I challenge the Government now to get on with the administration of the State.

Mr IHLEIN (Sandringham)-Before I address a number of matters, I shall comment briefly on the speech made by the Leader of the Opposition. First, I hope when the Leader of the Opposition discovers that there is not a $300-million deficit in Victoria, as he has been claiming, and when many of his dire economic predictions are proved wrong, as they will, he will admit that he was wrong.

I am sure many honourable members would be concerned about the disparaging remarks of the Leader of the Opposition about short-term job creation schemes. If he believes some members are out of touch, he should visit the electorate I represent and speak to the ten people involved in the Sandringham training and employment project. Planning for this project has been under way for four years. Unsuccessful efforts were made to establish the project in conjunction with the former Government to try to have work done on the foreshore.

Mr Maclellan-How much per job? Mr IHLEIN-The sum of $6000 a job.

The State Government has now provided $63 366 to the Sandringham council for that


successful project which has added to the Government's credibility in the area.

The Leader of the Opposition said that the Government has done nothing about the problem of homeless youth. That is the sort of generalization that will get the Leader of the Opposition into trouble. In the 1982-83 Budget, for the first time, the community welfare services area received an allocation for homeless youth.

Mr Saltmarsh-It was there before. Mr IHLEIN-That is not correct. For

the first time, the Government substantially increased funds and allocated specific funding for homeless youth. The culmination of the speech of the Leader of the Opposition was full of tortuous language. He should return to his former practice of reading his speeches. At one stage, the Leader of the Opposition said, "No one is not saying that this may not be a good thing". One would have thought a Leader of the Opposition would have been more articulate.

I hope the Leader of the Opposition will have more respect for the person about whom I now intend to speak. I pay tribute to the late Bill Fowler who, for many years, actively served the Sandringham and Moorabbin communities. Unfortunately, he died two weeks ago. The late Bill Fowler was a long-time friend of mine, and many people in the area would feel proud of having known him. He was a friend of many people and was engaged in many communityactivities.

Bill Fowler was a member of the Labor Party and was a candidate for the former Federal seat of Higinbotham. He was active in setting up the Sandringham Citizens Advice Bureau and was a volunteer for the South Family Life Association. He was a district teacher and foundation principal of the Cheltenham High School and wrote books of literature and English which are still used in schools today. He was a former English lecturer at the School of Education at the University of Melbourne and a senior English teacher at the University High School. He received a Fulbright scholarship and travelled to the United States of America. He was also active in the Moorabbin Rotary Club and received the Paul Harris fellowship from that organization. He was also active in the establishment of the Sandringham Early Planning for Retirement

Grievances

Association, which has more than 800 members.

Mr Maclellan-Are you a member? Mr IHLEIN-I am. I suggest to the

honourable member for Berwick that, with a margin of 600 votes and a redistribution looming, he should consider joining himself!

I now turn to a number of local government issues and commend the Sandringham City Council which has commenced an initiative of sending a kit to each new person who moves into the area. I suggest that other local councils might adopt this practice. The covering letter from the town clerk urges people to notify the council of any change of address and to have their names placed upon the electoral roll. The letter also suggests that the new residents join the local library , register their dogs and take note of the various amenities included in the kit. The kit contains a range of pamphlets indicating the services provided by local government. Too often facilities are provided by Governments, and constituents are unaware of them. As an extension of that project, I suggest that the State Government consider forwarding each new elector a pamphlet about Government services so that people are aware of what is available.

I commend the Minister of Housing for the initiatives he has taken in the electorate I represent in conjunction with the local council. A specific project which is about to reach culmination is the construction of elderly persons' units on council land in Bridge Street, Hampton.

Mr Maclellan-That should help your margin.

Mr IHLEIN-We will win Brighton at this rate. The proposed agreement between the commission and the council and the lease of council-owned land includes a period of lease of 55 years at a nominal rental of$l per annum. Rebates of rates are included and the project will provide important benefits for elderly people in the area.

A matter of grave concern in the electorate I represent is coastal management and its funding. On 20 April, I organized a successful meeting with four representatives of the Sandringham council, the Treasurer and the Ministers for conservation, public works

Grievances

and lands to discuss coastal management funding.

In 1978 the council made a submission to the then State Government and was singularly unsuccessful in obtaining additional funding for Beach Park. I am pleased that considerable funds have now been provided for job creation projects in Beach Park. The outcome of the meeting on 20 April was that the Minister will consider further continuation and extension of this project in the Sandringham area. I note that the new coastal management policy passed by the State conference of the Australian Labor Party will provide significant benefits and flexibility so that additional funding can be provided for Beach Park.

It is interesting to note that, in this time of disarray of the Opposition, the only policy it can bring forward is a crazy policy dealing with shop trading hours. Although the Labor Government has a large majority, it does not rest on its laurels but continues to review its policies. I am pleased that the coastal management policy has been rewritten.

I note that the new policy evisages the setting up of a coastal management division within the new Department of Planning and Environment to overcome the extraordinary duplication that exists in more than 200 coastal management agencies. The way the programmes are applied to coastal management is horrendous. A need exists to bring together all the various proposals for funding so that rational allocation can occur.

The Sandringham area has the largest area of beach park of any metropolitan municipality, but the funds are generally allocated on a council basis. That is an inequitable outcome for the City of Sandringham.

I now refer to a matter concerning bicycle safety. It is of major concern that too many people, particularly young people, suffer head injuries through bicycle accidents. The Government has allocated considerable funds, as has local government, for the creation of bicycle tracks, which reduce the number of accidents involving cyclists. The Government is spending $900 000 on a programme of bicycle education and safety. An amount of $500 000 is for the construction of bicycle tracks and $151 000 has been allocated for bicycle plans. I should like to


see more funds allocated more directly to bicycle safety.

In support of that position, I inform the House of statistics I have concerning accidents and injuries to cyclists. During a weekend in March this year, eight deaths occurred on Victorian roads and four of those were cyclists. Of all deaths of cyclists this year, none were wearing helmets. One in every 30 road deaths are cyclists.

The Road Safety and Traffic Authority conducted a study of hospitals that found that of all cyclists the hospitals treated for injuries, three-quarters of them suffered head injuries. There are 30 000 victims a year because of bicycle accidents. In 1978, a survey was carried out in New South Wales which showed that 86 per cent of cyclist deaths were due to head injuries. For every death, there were approximately ten cases of head injuries.

Faced with those figures and knowing the incredible cost in human, social and economic terms, more effort should be made to encourage people to wear safety helmets while cycling. A number of schools in the Sandringham area require that such helmets be worn and that requirement should be extended. A dilemma is caused in two areas. Because only a minority of children wear helmets, other children say, "Y Oll are a sissy, there is something wrong with you if you wear a bicycle helmet".

The second problem is that many parents cannot afford to pay in excess of $30 for a bicycle helmet for their children.

I respond to those problems in two ways. The Government currently subsidizes the sale of bicycle helmets through schools. I suggest that the allocation should be increased and a two-year programme should be developed to ensure that most school children have helmets. When that occurs, the subsidy could be reduced and the wearing of helmets made compulsory. In the meantime, parents would know that it was appropriate to buy helmets during the period when they would be sold at a cheaper price. The subsidy should be substantial, bearing in mind the savings that would be made in hospital costs.

The second aspect is that a number of schools in the Sandringham area provide for parents in special need. One school allocates more than $200 a year to any family


in a special need situation. That programme could be used to subsidize schools to assist parents in special need.

I suggest that the Government needs to increase its funding for the safety aspect of cycling and that it should aim at a situation where 75 per cent to 80 per cent of children wear helmets. The wearing of a helmet could then be made compulsory. Assistance should also be given to parents unable to afford such helmets. Boating laws require people to wear life jackets and people are required to instal seat belts in their cars. Motor cyclists must wear helmets and it is time to extend that to cycling, and I hope the Government adopts that initiative.

I have referred to three matters this afternoon. I am pleased that the Government is co-operating so successfully with local government. In the electorate I represent, I see a number of significant initiatives that give me ~eat confidence in facing the. next electIon.

Mr EBERY (Midlands)-I take this opportunity of congratulating the honourable member for Warmambool on his maiden speech. I am certain his contribution to this House over a number of years will be substantial and that he will contribute handsomely to debates.

The general thrust of the comments made earlier by the Leader of the Opposition is important, and the Government should take notice of what the honourable gentleman said. My comments follow on from those of the Leader of the Opposition. The direction Government policies are taking is placing individual and small contractors in an almost impossible position. It appears to be a deliberate attempt to overcome the Government's cash management problems, which are horrendous.

It has been brought to my attention that many other individuals and companies who have put in tenders for Government contracts have faced delays in payment, which has caused embarrassment. A number of instances have occurred where payments have not been made for contracts completed over six months ago. Some of the outstanding debts date back to 1982. The delay in payment is so widespread that I believe the Government is trying to overcome its enormous Budget deficit.

The delays in payments to sub-contractors from contractors have also created an

Grievances

enormous financial problem. I shall cite come examples.

I refer to the case of a man who won a contract with the Public Works Department for maintenance work on various schools. If a water pipe broke at a school, he would fix it. He would then fill in a work order form, but he would then have to wait four to five months before the Public Works Department would pay his account.

In one instance, a man had to re-arrange his business because of delays in payment by a Government department and he now has only two employees after having had to sack four other employees. Yet the Government has claimed it is creating employment! This individual to whom I refer has had to cover his interest costs and he has had to approach his bank to ask it to extend his credit. He has been placed in an embarrassing financial position because his credit rating is declining while he waits payment for the work he has performed.

In another instance, a Government department let a contract for a job that was to extend from March 1982 until September 1982. In October 1982 a progress payment of $6000 was made and a further progress payment of $4388 should have been paid by 31 March this year. On 19 May this year approval for payment was given, but the sub-contractor has been verbally informed that no funds are available. That has placed the contractor in a difficult financial position.

The individuals and companies that successfully tender for Government contract work should not be required to subsidize the Government. However, this is what is happening.

In another instance, a man who successfully tendered for a contract worth $20 000 to carry out work on a police station, received an interim payment of$l 0 000 but he has been waiting five months for the further payment of$1 0 000. No small business operator can afford to carry that type of financial burden for that period.

I was also staggered to learn of a small business located in a large country town that successfully tendered for a house and land package deal involving the construction of 30 homes. The contract was worth $1-35 million. The owner of that company has been waiting six weeks for payment. In that

Grievances

time, he would have accrued interest payments of $25 000. The gentleman concerned has had to pay his employees and sub-contractors but, due to delays in payment by the Government, he is bearing an almost impossible financial burden.

There is no Point in the Government claiming that it is determined to overcome the problems of unemployment by initiating job creation schemes, while at the same time delaying payments to individuals and businesses who successfully tender for Government work and expecting those individuals in small businesses to carry enormous financial burdens. If the Government continues with that action, it cannot expect the community to have any confidence in its financial capabilities.

Whenever the Government withdraws money from the Cash Management Account, it must pay interest. Therefore, it is in the financial interests of the Government to leave money in that account for as long as it possibly can. The Opposition recently claimed that approximately $120 million was outstanding on Government contract work that had not been paid for. However, my investigations reveal that that figure is a conservative estimate.

The House should also note that these unpaid accounts do not appear on the monthly financial statements that the Government presents to the House. These unpaid accounts are hidden debts that do not show up on the monthly financial statements.

The Government claims frequently that it is managing the economy in an efficient manner. However, it appears that, due to the liquidity problem of the Government, it expects these individuals and small business operators to carry the financial burden of the Government by waiting for payment for Government work that they have undertaken and completed. The activity of the Government is killing initiative and employment prospects. The action of the Government is inconsistent with the attitude it has expressed on unemployment.

The attitude of the Government is incomprehensible and completely unacceptable when it expects those individuals and small business operators, to whom I have referred, to continue to carry a financial burden that should be the responsibility of the Government.


Mr MICALLEF (Springvale)-I wish to speak about the costs to the community of industrial disease, illness and accidents, following the earlier comments made on the subject by the honourable member for Ivanhoe.

Earlier in the debate, an Opposition member spoke of the philosophy of the Liberal Party in terms of the rights of the individual, the rugged busines~ individual and so on. That philosophy has had a disastrous effect on the health of Victorian workers.

For the past 27 years, nothing has been done to rectify the problems of industrial disease, illness and accidents. Indeed, there are 27 Acts for those 27 years covering the entire field of industrial disease, illness and accidents and utter confusion has reigned. It is to be hoped that the Labor Government will legislate to clean up some of the mess that it has inherited in this area.

Earlier in the debate, the honourable member for Ivanhoe referred to a discussion paper on industrial disease, illness and accidents. That discussion paper has been circulated in the community and it has been welcomed by private industry and the trade union movement. It is to be hoped that the recommendations contained in that discussion paper are legislated upon.

Prior to becoming a member of this place, I was a full-time occupational health and safety officer for a union.

Mr WillialDS-Which union?

Mr MICALLEF-I shall leave that to the imagination of the honourable member for Doncaster. One of the last cases I had to deal with was an incident involving a young boilermaker suffering from mesothelioma. That boilermaker was 36 years of age, although he did not look it. He was married and he had two young children. He and his wife came to see me and, after speaking with me for approximately 15 minutes, he told me that he had the incurable disease known as mesothelioma. Almost 99 per cent of mesothelioma cases are caused by asbestos, so there is little chance of the disease being caused by anything else. The young boilermaker had just arrived in Melbourne from Brisbane, where the disease had been diagnosed. He, his wife, father and two young


children had all come to see me. During the conversation, his wife broke down and wept.

There is no known cure for the disease. The irony is that that information was available. Information on the effects of asbestos was available at the turn of the century. The information did not include the facts known today about asbestos but it did point to asbestos-related diseases. There are documented cases of insurance companies refusing at the turn of the century to insure people who were working with asbestos. In the 1950s, it was well known that asbestos caused lung cancer and mesothelioma.

One has to be critical of the processes that led to this tragic event. It is a fact that there had been a Conservative Government in power in Victoria for 27 years which did not legislate effectively to cover these circumstances. It did not set up mechanisms to collate this information and to give that information to workers so that they would understand the hazards of their work places and it did not establish any back up processes of codes of practices and regulations to support any clean up of those work places. I hope these matters will be rectified by this Government in the future.

It is a pity that the honourable member for Malvern is not present because one misses some of the insensitivity of the Conservative party displayed in the interjections of that honourable member such as: Who will pay for the cost of the implementation of proper policies and the provision of inspectors to clean up those work places and police those areas where workers do not have the trade union backing to enforce that action?

Some time ago, there was the tragedy of two young boys who were left in charge of a trichloroethane bath. This matter has been mentioned in the House on a number of occasions and it ought to be raised periodically to remind honourable members how easily these accidents occur in the work place. This chemical is a de-greasing fluid or liquid used for cleaning grease from parts or cleaning parts that have been used in the manufacturing processes. These baths have to be cleaned occasionally. They are supposed to be safe in that they have their own ventilating mechanism for taking away the fumes but the fumes rise and condense into liquid and drop back into the baths and

Grievances

most of these baths leak and are inefficient so that every so often the sludge residue from the cleaning process has to be cleaned out and it must be a physical clean out.

These baths are dangerous in that one is working in a confined space. These boys, fifteen or sixteen-years olds, were working without proper supervision, training and direction. One can understand how easy it was for them to get into difficulties. Once one boy collapsed as a result of being overcome by toxic fumes, the other boy went to help him and was overcome also. Tragically, that resulted in two deaths. The resultant prosecution by the Health Commission was a fine of approximately $1200. That does not say much for the enforcement agencies of the State. It was the first prosecution by the Health Commission and it was not anywhere near the first death.

That demonstrates the state of the regulatory bodies in Victoria, but one cannot completely blame the regulatory and policing bodies-in this case, the Occupational Health and Safety Division of the commission-because its ineffectiveness was caused by the lack of resources being put into that area by the then Conservative Government. The fact that there was a staff of 15 people to cover the whole of Victoria speaks for itself. Again, this Government will move to correct that situation.

I have been involved in Some of these cases directly or I have come across them in my activities as a union official. I was involved in negotiations with a battery company. With batteries, there is a high lead content. During these negotiations, it was found that not only workers in the plant had excessively high blood lead levels but also' the children of one of the workers had excessively high blood lead levels. Lead is known to affect the development of children. That is why there is so much concern about lead levels in inner suburbs resulting from exhaust emissions from motor vehicles and countries overseas are moving towards the introduction of lead free petrol.

It took some time to clean up that factory, but it was achieved. Again, if there had been an effective inspector with effective resources, information and training being given to workers, this situation would not have been allowed to develop. It is hoped that the excessive blood lead levels detected

Grievances

in that child were treated in time before more serious effects resulted.

Another example is a plant in the eastern suburbs which every day uses epoxy resins in large quantities. There was an active shop steward in that plant who was able, on his own initiative, to undertake a survey of the workers in the plant, which determined that of the 60 workers surveyed, approximately 35 were showing effects of the fumes and dust. Epoxy resins cause a whole range of respiratory problems and people exposed to them can be sensitized to the resins so that they only have to be in the vicinity to be affected. One worker was taken to hospital on a number of occasions because of the effects of these epoxy resins.

The immediate reaction of the management was to try to sack the shop stewardand this is normal. Management has those reactions because of the cost of cleaning the plant up. Fortunately, we were able to talk sense and negotiate a way around these problems. The shop steward remained in his employment. There was proper negotiation and discussion and, through mechanisms like substitution of the more toxic substances, the hazards in that work place were able to be controlled effectively.

I was called to a truck manufacturing plant in the western suburbs one day. The boxes of brake linings contained asbestos. They were brought in from a place in Ballarat. These boxes were being unloaded and they were full of asbestos dust. Again, it was action by the workers on the job rather than the result of an inspector or health supervisor that caused the cleaning up of this situation. We were able to go to the supplier in Ballarat and force that supplier to introduce methods of cleaning up those brake linings before they were packaged in boxes.

Fortunately, coming onto the market now are substitutes for asbestos, for brake linings which, in the example I have given, were never suggested then. Because of the growing awareness of the effects of asbestos, there has resulted good quality substitutes that are less toxic.

The honourable member for Ivanhoe mentioned Smorgon Consolidated Industries. I suggest that those who want an education about the effect of industrial hazards should ask to look over that plant because it has every conceivable hazard. It is almost


like a manufacturing plant for hazards. After walking around the plant, I came away with some trousers and shoes that rotted away after my visit to the company. One is walking through acids and other toxic substances that are lying on the floor.

There were three deaths at the company, one in the lift, one of an electrician and one of a cleaner who died when some paper from the paper mill fell on him. His body was not discovered for some hours. His wife became concerned when he did not come home that night, and went looking for him. Subsequently he was found under tons of paper. Ironically, the Department of Labour and Industry has given that factory much attention. It is an old plant that developed as a series of annexes and, unfortunately, it has kept many of the old work patterns and traditions WIth its development and it has not quite reached the twentieth century.

One of the other serious matters in this area was the death of two workers exposed to toluene diisocyanate at the Namco factory in Springvale which is in the electorate that I represent. I have obtained this information from the Australian Council of Trade Unions Occupational Health Newsletter. The first death was of a worker who was aged 59 years. He was called in to clear a blocked drain at Namco in 1976 and was exposed to high levels of TO I. He took the TOI out of the plant with him on his boots. On his way home, he was overcome by a severe attack of asthma. He then developed sudden chronic asthma, and was unable to work. He was finally awarded compensation in 1981 and was later found dead in bed after a severe asthmatic attack. The post-mortem examination indicated that his death was caused by bronchitis; in other words the man could not breathe. An open verdict was returned by the coroner in May 1982.

A second worker in the same plant, a Vietnamese aged 50 years, started work in March 1981. He was immediately troubled by breathing difficulties, even though he had never suffered from illness and had fought in the Vietnam war. In June, a friend took him to a doctor who suspected pneumonia and gave him a chest X-ray, which of course, proved negative because the man had TOI asthma, not pneumonia. He was sent back to work and, on 5 August returned to the plant. He immediately succumbed to the


high level of fumes and died at work that day.

The coroner returned a verdict of death by misadventure and stated that the company had certainly been negligent. The coroner described the facts surrounding the man~s death as disgraceful. He said that, in his opinion, the supervision was far from satisfactory. In particular, he criticized the absence of first-aid facilities at the plant. That created quite an uproar in the community and the local press put out an edition with the headlines "Worker dies from TDI fumes~~. U'nfortunately the article was not the best because it concentrated on the fact that the company did not have proper facilities to bring the man back to life after he had succumbed. The emphasis should be more on prevention than on having facilities available to pick up the pieces if people succumb to those chemicals.

The real problem with exposure to toxic substances in industry is the fact that the effects of that exposure often do not show up for 10, 20, 30 or 40 years. One can imagine the difficulties a worker faces when the symptoms occur so many years later. There are problems of detection, treatment and prevention. Only now we are discovering the catastrophies of the past. We need proper statistics, proper research facilities and a proper Government body that is able to make workers aware of the possible hazards associated with their work processes.

I have mentioned some of the worst aspects and I must say that some of the more positive employers have been able to negotiate with the unions to form occupational health and safety a~eements. There are some good examples In the work force of employers, workers and unions getting together and negotiating for hazards to be eradicated from the various work places. Workers are sent to various courses.

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! The honourable member~s time has expired.

Mr SAL TMARSH (Wantima)-I raise an important issue that is currently before the community in a number of ways-that of child maltreatment and the response of the Government at this stage to this important issue. There is no doubt that, in times of economic hardship, it is the duty of government and society to protect the most vulnerable members of the community and,

Grievances

given the economic conditions at present that many families face, it is clear that some unbelievably severe problems lead to child abuse and maltreatment. For some time, there has been a build-up of pressure for the Government to provide a more effective network of services and means of protecting children and reporting this type of abuse.

After much community consultation, a few years ago it was decided that one of the important voluntary agencies, the Childrens Protection Society, should be vested with the statutory authority to act on behalf of the Government in relation to children who face abuse and maltreatment. As a result of the development of that programme, from time to time there has been much controversy about the most appropriate forms of intervening in providing this protective service. The present Government has undertaken some reviews, one of which, under the Social Welfare Act 1970, was to establish a Child Development and Family Services Council. One of the tasks of that council was to review the arrangements and methods of caring for children, especially those at risk. A Child Welfare Practice and Legislation Review Committee has also been established. This is an important committee chaired by Or Terry Carney, which at present is conducting important deliberations. Another committee that was established with the participation of Professor Peter Boss of the Monash Department of Social Work has been doing much work in the area of child protection. In the midst of this activity, earlier last year a review was established into the work of the three regional protective units of the Childrens Protection Society.

This was undertaken by the Victorian Department of Community Welfare Services and the Children~s Protection Society. The outcome of that inquiry was the production of a number of reports. The first recommendation stated that there is inadequate material and information about "the

. central and regional administrative management, development and supportive services required" by regional protective units. The report also stated:

This issue is being considered in detail by the society itself and further consideration will need to be given to this issue when the society completes the first stage of its current agency review. It is anticipated that this will be completed by November 1983.

Grievances

The second recommendation was:

The review has confirmed that there is an urgent need to review the model on which the programme is based and the Protective Services Standards which guide its implementation. The Director-General of the Department of Community Welfare Services has instructed that this over-all review should be a high priority in the work of the Protective Services Unit of the department, should commence immediately and should be completed by September 30, 1983. Clearly, this work will need to be carried out in close consultation with the Police and c.P.S. and other relevant agencies.

The third recommendation of the report indicated:

Thirdly, the review has demonstrated the clear need for a firm working agreement/contract between the Department of Community Welfare Services and c.P.S. specifying the rights, roles and responsibilities of each of the two organizations in relation to protective services.

I t was expected that the recommendation on this issue would be taken to the Minister by November 1983. The report also stated:

Finally, the review has highlighted the need for resolution of a number of contentious issues in the development of child protective services in Victoria. Many of these issues will be addressed by the current Victorian Review of Child Welfare Practice and Legislation.

It is expected to report later in the year. It seems extraordinary that the Minister, who has established a number of review processes, as recently as last Friday, should have a meeting with a group of people from the Bendigo region who were concerned to have the services of the Children's Protection Society extended into their region. That provincial region was concerned to have an effective means of assisting children at risk. At that meeting, the Minister announced that she had implemented an inter-departmental review, which was called the Child Maltreatment Inter-departmental Committee-yet another body that was considering the problem of protective services.

The committee comprised two members from the Health Commission, two members from the Police Department, one from the Education Department and another from the Department of Community Welfare Services. It was chaired by Meredith Sussex. That review occurred without any


consultation with any of the other organizations involved in this field under a Government with a much-published policy of open government and wide community consultation. The committee decided and recommended the establishment of a new model based on police acting as interveners, with a regionally appointed co-ordinator working in the Department of Community Welfare Services.

It will work with the police acting.as the major interveners and at the same time, perhaps in the Bendigo region, the police will call one of the agencies-for example, the St Luke's agency-to do the family assessment as the police supplier. Obviously, this will cause more confusion of identity to welfare agencies. St Luke's is concerned because, on the one hand, it is required to be involved in a caring nondirective sense with the clients and clients' families and, on the other hand, it is now being asked to act as a reporting agency at the request of the police. This will confuse its role.

I am totally aware that a number of people in the child care field are aghast at this development. I direct the attention of the House to a letter that appeared in the Age today signed by Professor Peter Boss, who expressed his indignation and anger at the way in which the Government is treating this major problem and acting in an ad hoc way without giving due consideration to the various committees that have been appointed and without even consulting the various committees that have been working in this field. Professor Boss states that the decision made last week by the Minister is a trivial gesture in the light of the criticisms of the Department of Community Welfare Services on child abuse. He points out that these proposals emanate from the workings of an inter-departmental committee on child abuse. In other words, a committee of State officers seems to suggest that child abuse can be abated by the appointment of a few extra staff to co-ordinate the fragmented and confusing health and welfare agencies fumbling about in the child abuse area. He said that, despite all these new groups that have been appointed by this Government, the Government is not prepared to follow through and to listen to the reports and recommendations or even to consult those people who should have supposedly advised the Government on these Important issues.


It is an extraordinary development that without consultation those decisions are being made. It only causes more and more confusion to the alienated people who are concerned to be protecting children from maltreatment. It is an attempt by the Government to take a cheapskate approach, rather than extending the activities of the Children's Protection Society which would require four persons to be appointed to a region to cope with the assessment adequately in the intervention and follow through child abuse problems. Instead, the Government has decided to appoint one coordinator who will work with police acting as interveners.

Despite the fact that, by and large, the police have little training in welfare development and welfare management problems and that they probably do not welcome this type of role where they have to call on other voluntary agencies, the Government is not providing any additional resources to voluntary agencies in this field. The meagre resources under which voluntary agencies are currently required to operate will need to be extended to cope with what the Government is not prepared to do, namely, to provide efficient and adequate staff in regions in the c~ild protection area.

The Government is failing to deal with problems of child abuse adequately and seriously in many areas. The Opposition has highlighted problems of street children in St Kilda where State wards have been identified as being involved in prostitution, drug activities, glue sniffing and other illegal activities. The Opposition is aware that at present significant numbers of young people who are running away from home are being abducted by adult men. At present, legal sanctions are available to the police and the community generally to punish men who take minors away from their homes and out of the control of their families. However, I understand that it is almost impossible to have any charges laid against the men responsible, nor have any specific actions been taken by the police in the field. The Opposition is aware that many young people are currently at risk.

This State needs a thorough-going coordinated approach to child abuse. Adequate resources are needed, given the economic problems that apply at present. I condemn the Government for its ad hoc

Post-Secondary Education (Amendment) Bill

approach, lack of consultation and the way it is now getting so many groups offside because of the Government's inability to undertake the sorts of programmes they said they would undertake. We will find that instead of having a united and unified community scheme to resolve the problem of child abuse and child maltreatment, regrettably there will be less than that. People will now be set into warring camps where the Government is suggesting that some agencies are not good enough, others cannot be trusted and others are expected to extend their resources to cover the Government's inadequacies.

This is a serious social and community problem. A better response is required than that which is being given.

The SPEAKER-Order! The time allotted for the grievance debate has expired.

The question was agreed to.

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION (AMENDMENT) BILL

The message from the Council relating to the amendments in this Bill was taken into consideration.

Council's amendments:

I. Clause 9, in proposed section 44 (1) (k), omit "four" and insert "three".

2. Clause 9, in proposed section 44 (1) (k), omit "and".

3. Clause 9, in proposed section 44 (1) (I), after "Board;" insert "and".

4. Clause 9, in proposed section 44 (1), after paragraph (I) insert:

"(m) one member nominated by the Board of the Council of Adult Education established under the Council of Adult Education Act 1981 ....

5. Clause 9, in proposed section 44 (2), omit ""(I)" and insert "(m)".

6. aause 9, in proposed section 44 (3), after ""Board" (where second occurring) insert "and".

Mr FORDHAM (Minister of Education)-The amendments from the Legislative Council honour a commitment made by the Government when the debate was last on in this House that it would consider, while the Bill was between here and another place, the notion of providing for specific representation of the Council of Adult Education, the Minister thereby forgoing one of his discretionary appointments.

Construction Industry Long Service Leave Bill

After consideration of the matter in discussion with the other parties, the necessary amendments were introduced in the Council and adopted there, and they have been sent to the Assembly for final endorsement. They all relate to th~ same principle and I move:

That the amendments be agreed to.

Mr RICHARDSON (Forest Hill)-Consultation has occurred on the amendments. The Bill was debated at considerable length both here and in the other place, and discussions occurred in consequence of an undertaking that was given by the Minister when the Bill was last before this House. The amendments that are now before honourable members result from those discussions, and the Opposition is in agreement with them.

The motion was agreed to.

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEA VE BILL


Councils amendments:

I. Clause I, page 2, line I, after "Parts" insert "and Divisions".

2. Clause 2, line 28, omit "of'. 3. Clause 2, line 33, omit ··ofthe" and insert ··of".

4. Clause 4, page 8, line 25, omit "or (c) (d) or (e)".

5. Clause 10, line 35, omit "are" and insert "is". 6. Clause 12, page 12, line 2, after "(Electrical and

Metal Trades)" insert "Long Service Leave". 7. Clause 14, line 20, omit "spending" and insert

"standing".

8. Clause 14, line 28, omit "second" and insert "first".

9. Clause 19, line 12, omit "their" and insert "his or their".

10. Clause 19, line 13, omit "their" and insert "his or their".

11. Clause 21, line 31, after "employer" insert "who ceases to be an employer in the construction industry and".

12. Clause 22, line 9, after "working sub-contractor" insert "who ceases to perform construction work and".

13. Clause 23, line 20, after "worker" insert "who ceases to perform construction work and".

14. Clause 27, line 41, after "charge" insert "which maybe".


15. Clause 28, line 19, after "Victoria" insert "or in a Territory".

16. Clause 29, page 22, line 3, omit "and VII." and insert ", VIII. and IX ....

17. Clause 30, line 35, omit "for an employer" and insert "for an employer)".

18. Clause 31, page 25, line 2, omit "ordinary" and insert "normal".

19. Clause 33, line 6, omit "33" and insert "32". 20. Clause 33, line 11, after "cause" insert "notice".

21. Clause 34, lines 43 and 44, omit all the words and expressions on these lines.

22. Clause 34, line 45, omit "48 weeks" and insert "two years".

23. Clause 34, page 28, lines 12 to 15, omit all the words and expressions on these lines and insert the following paragraph:

"( ) any interval exceeding two years between periods of employment in the construction industry where the Board because of the special circumstances of the case deems those periods to be continuous service in the construction industry for the purposes of this section."

24. Clause 34, page 28, line 37, omit "(m)" and insert "(I)".

25. Clause 34, page 29, line 38, omit "that purpose" and insert "the purpose".

26. Clause 34, page 29, after line 40 insert the following sub-clause:

"(12) For the purposes of this Act, service in the construction industry shall be deemed to be continuous notwithstanding any interval between periods of employment in the construction industry-

(a) which commenced before the commencement of this section;

(b) which (whether the interval ends before or after the commencement of this section) exceeded nine months before the commencement of this section; and

(c) before which the worker was employed to perform building trades work-

where the Board because of the special circumstances of the case deems those periods of employment to be continuous service in the construction industry for the purposes of this section. "

27. Clause 36, page 31, line 1, omit "(k), (I) and (m)" and insert "(j), (k) and (I)".

28. Clause 37, page 32, line 7, omit "35" and insert "36".

29. Clause 37, page 32, line 14, omit "35" and insert "36".

30. Clause 44, line 12, omit "35" and insert "34".


32. Clause 45, page 37, lines 27 and 28, omit "together with interest at the determined rate".

5234 ASSEMBLY 16 June 1983 Construction Industry Long Service Leave Bill

33. Clause 47, line 26, after "as" insert "those at which".

34. Clause 47, line 40, omit "the Act" and insert ""this Act".

35. Clause 47, page 39, line I, after "pay" insert "to".

36. Clause 50, page 40, line 13, omit "but" and insert "and".

37. Clause 50, page 4O,line 27, after "service" insert "leave".

38. Clause 57, line 33, omit "or". 39. Clause 66, line 7, after "charges" insert "or

surcharges" . 40. Clause 66, line 9, after "charges" insert "or

surcharges" . 41. Clause 73, line 22, omit "in a certain capacity". 42. Clause 73, line 23, omit "in the capacity" and

insert "as". 43. Clause 76, line 19, after "building" insert

"trades". 44. Clause 77, page 53, line 9, after "answer" insert

"or". 45. Clause 78, line 40, omit "court" and insert

"Board". 46. "Clause 79, line 9, after "Commission" insert

"in". 47. Clause 79, line 12, after "Commission" insert



"in". 50. Clause 87, line 27, after "in the" insert

"construction" . 51. Clause 92, line 13, omit "37" and insert "36". 52. Clause 94, page 59, line 10, after "to and" insert

"mean". 53. Schedule, omit the item relating to the Building

Industry Long Service Leave (Amendment) Act 1981 and insert the following item:

"9663 Building Industry Long Service Leave (Amendment) Act 1981

In section 16 for the words "the Principal Act" (where first occurring) and in section 16 (c) and section 18 for the words "the Principal Act" (wherever occurring) there shall be substituted the expression .. the Construction Industry Long Service Leave Act 1983".

In section 16 (a) (ii) for the words "the Principal Act" there shall be substituted the expression "the Building Industry Long Service Leave Act 1975 (as in force immediately before the commencement of section 2 of

the Construction Industry Long Service Leave Act 1983)".

In section 16 (b) for the words "Building Industry Long Service Leave Board" there shall be substituted the words "Construction Industry Long Service Leave Board".

In section 16 (b) and (c) the words "building and" (wherever occurring) shall be repealed.

In section 16 (b) for the expression "the Principal Act other than Part IV." there shall be substituted the expression "Construction Industry Long Service Leave Act 1983 other than Part V.".

In section 18 for the expression "sections 16 and 17" there shall be substituted the expression "section 16".

Sections 2, 3,4,5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, IS, and 17 shall be repealed.'

54. Schedule, in the item relating to the Companies (Consequential Amendments) Act 1981, omit .. Items in second Schedule relating to" and insert "The items in the Second Schedule relating to the".

Mr FORDHAM (Minister of Education)-These amendments follow consultation between the parties when commitments were given by the Minister representing the Minister of Labour and Industry in this place. The amendments were considered in that other august Chamber and accord was reached.

I move: That the amendments be agreed to.

Mr RICHARDSON (Forest Hill)-The amendments are numerous and si$Dificant. Even though they are, in the maIn, small amendments to sIngle lines in the Bill, they are significant because of their importance to the construction industrr and the need for long-service leave prOVIsions to apply within that industry in a way that will be most beneficial to those persons who are engaged in that industry.

Consultation has occurred while the Bill was between here and the other place, and the Opposition does not oppose the amendments.


Liquor Control Bill

LIQUOR CONTROL BILL



1. Clause I, sub-clause (3), omit this sub-clause and insert:

"(3) The several provisions of this Act shall come into operation on a day or the respective days to be fixed by proclamation or successive proclamations of the Governor in Council published in the Government Gazette but section 8 shall not be proclaimed to come into operation prior to 31 July 1983.".

2. Clause 8, line 27, after "8" insert "The operation of".

3. Clause 8, line 27, omit "shall be repealed" and insert "may be suspended by proclamation of the Governor in Council published in the Government Gazette and that proclamation may in a like manner be revoked".

4. Clause 27, line 28, after "activities" insert "including trading and marketing activities".

5. Clause 27, lines 28 and 29, omit "carried on and after the granting of the licence" and insert "engaged in by the holder of a licence".

6. Clause 30, omit this clause.

7. Clause 31, line 13, after this line insert: .( ) In sub-section (5) after paragraph (b) there shall

be inserted the following paragraph:

"(ba) the ground specified in paragraph (ba) of sec-tion 55 (1 );";'.

8. Clause 33, line 27, after "33." insert "(1)".

9. Clause 33, line 35, after this line insert:

'(2) In section 77 (12) of the Principal Act after the words "set out in" there shall be inserted the words "paragraph (ba) of section 55 (I)".'.


11. Clause 39, lines 9, 10 and 11, omit all words and expressions on these lines and insert:

"114A. (I) A person who in the course of conducting his business holds himself out as being prepared to order or purchase packaged liquor from the holder of a retail bottled liquor licence, a hotel keeper's licence or a club licence on behalf of another person shall be guilty of an offence.".

12. Clause 39, insert the following sub-clause to follow sub-clause (2):

.( ) In this section "packaged liquor" means liquor in sealed containers, bottles or cans sold for consumption offlicensed premises in containers, bottles or cans of a capacity of not more than ten litres.'.

Mr CA THIE (Minister for Economic Development)-When the Bill was last before the House, I undertook to examine a


number of matters concerning definitions and the amendment of some of the clauses. However, other matters of substance have also been dealt with in the amendments by the Upper House.

In view of that, it is best that I go through the amendments and indicate whether the Government accepts or rejects them, and its reasons for doing so.

I move:

That amendment No. I be agreed to.

It requests that successive proclamations of the Governor in Council be published in the Government Gazette but that the abolition of the minimum price, which is dealt with in clause 8 of the Bill, should not be proclaimed to come into operation prior to 31 July 1983.

The Government is prepared to accept that amendment. It was not the intention to proclaim the legislation immediately. It is accepted that the industry will require some time in which to adjust to the deregulation that is the main thrust of the Bill.

Mr RAMSA Y (Balwyn)-I am pleased to hear of the Government's willingness to support the amendment, which is also supported by the Opposition.


Mr CA THIE (Minister for Economic Development)-I move:

That amendments Nos. 2 and 3 be disagreed with.

Clause 8 of the Bill, with which these amendments deal, is the nub of the whole Bill because clause 8 simply states:

Section IIA and 104 (6) of the Principal Act shall be repealed.

Section 11 A allows the Liquor Control Commission to set a minimum price for packaged beer. What appears to have been done by the Upper House is to produce an amendment to that clause which would have the effect of saying that we should, as a Government, suspend the operation of section 11 A but then leave it open to reintroduce the section at any time by the action of the Governor in Council.

An extraordinary argument must have led the Opposition to this point. I can recall many of the arguments put forward by the


Liberal Party about how wrong it is to govern through the Executive Council, that the Parliament should make the decisions. Now the Liberal Party is saying that the Government should not let the Parliament make the decisions, the Government should take the decision making out of the hands of the Parliament and put it in the hands of the Executive. That is a completely inconsistent argument and one about which I believe members of the Opposition feel shamefaced.

Imagine what would happen if the Government were to accept an amendment to not repeal section 11 A but to suspend it and then, by action of the Governor in Council, bring it back one day. Where would the industry be if the Government were to adopt that position?

I have heard many comments from members of the Opposition and the National Party about uncertainty and destabilization within the liquor industry. What would happen if the Government were to agree to the amendments to suspend section 11 A? The answer is that there would be continuing uncertainty within the liquor industry. The liquor industry would not know whether or not it had the protection of section 11 A. This place would be faced with a continuing campaign, like the one that has been experienced for months for the reintroduction of se.ction 11 A. If section 11 A were merely suspended, it could be reintroduced at any time by taking the proposition to Cabinet and putting it through the Executive Council.

The Opposition is putting an extraordinary position to the Government in these amendments.

Honourable members interjecting.

Mr CA THIE-I can understand why the honourable member for Doncaster is getting upset.

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! I cannot! I suggest that the Minister forget that the honourable member for Doncaster made an interjection.

Mr CA THIE-If the Government were to agree to the amendments, the industry would claim that it does not have to adjust to the new conditions, it could rely on the fact that one day pressure could be put on the Government of the day to reintroduce minimum pricing for packaged beer.

Liquor Control Bill

Victoria is the only State that has minimum pricing for packaged ~er. What ~s so special about beer? I have stIll not receIved an answer from the Opposition. The other States have been able to adjust to market conditions.

The Liberal Party introduced section IIA solely as a te~porary measure t~ allow ~he industry to adjust to the fierce pnce-cuttIng war it had allowed to occur, which in many cases was contrary to the law at the time. Beer was flogged off the back of a truck.

Honourable members interjecting. Mr CAT HIE-The honourable member

for Brighton, who is interjecting, is no doubt feeling very uncomfortable about the effect of the amendments. I would like to ask the Opposition: Who is the Leader of the Opposition? Who is speaking for the Opposition on this matter?

In the debate in this Chamber, the Leader of the Opposition stated repeatedly, "We will not oppose this legislation." He said, "I do not like it, but we will not oppose it. The Government has a mandate. It has a clear direction and a clear acceptance from the community that it was an issue on which the Government campaigned, an issue on which it was supported." That is what the Leader of the Opposition said.

In some respects, the Opposition can be stupid! It throws open the question of who is speaking for the Liberal Party. The Lead~r of the Liberal Party says that the party wtll not oppose the Bill. The core of the Bill is clause 8 which simply repeals section 11 A. There is now an amendment coming back, through the efforts of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, that has the effect of presenting--

Honourable members interjecting. The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T.

Edmunds)-Order! I will not warn the honourable member for Doncaster again.

Mr CATHIE-I only know the plain meaning of words. The Leader of the Opp~sition informed this place that the OPPOSItion would allow the Bill to go through and accepted that the Government had a mandate. Now the Bill comes back from the Legislative Council with an amendment not to repeal section 11 A but to simply suspend it and allow the Executive to bring it back next week, next month, next year or some time in future.

Liquor Control Bill

The Government cannot stand by and allow the obstructionist tactics of the Upper House to proceed. If honourable members want an election on this issue, the Government will see whether the people of Victoria want cheaper packaged beer or not. The Opposition can take it to the people ofVictoria if it wants to.

The remainder of the Bill is really the package that surrounds clause 8. It suggests conditions and some protective measure for the industry so that orderly marketing can be retained. The core of the Bill is clause 8. For that reason, the Government is not prepared to accept amendments Nos. 2 and 3 made in another place.

Mr RAMSA Y (Balwyn)-The House has just heard a very upset and irate Minister try to argue a case against amendments which were carefully considered in the Legislative Council affecting clause 8.

Clause 8 sets out to repeal section 11 A. The Minister claims his Government has a mandate to repeal section 11 A. If the Government has a mandate for anything, in the view of the Opposition, it is to remove the minimum price for packaged beer.

I point out to the Government that by accepting these amendments, that power and ability to remove the minimum price of packaged beer is not taken from the Government. By agreeing to these amendments, the Government will still be in a position to remove the minimum price for packaged beer. That is what has been argued. That is what the Government has been claiming it has a mandate to do. That is what the Government has been saying the people want. The Opposition says, "Go ahead and remove the minimum price on packaged beer. You can do it in the terms of this amendment. "

Why is this amendment so important? It goes back to the debate that took place in this Chamber when the Bill was originally before the House. In the course of that debate, the Opposition went to great lengths to point out why the safeguards the Government has incorporated in this Bill are quite inadequate to protect the industry from the damaging effects of the price war in packaged beer, an example of which occurred some years ago. It will have a destabilizing and upsetting impact and will lead to


extremely severe unemployment in the liquor industry.

This is a factor that the Government has refused to acknowledge. It came close to acknowledging it at the end of the debate in this place, at which time it introduced a further last-minute amendment, almost admitting that something more needed to be done. Further corlsideration of this matter, while the Bill was between here and another place, has given rise to a further refinement or further protection that can be put into the measure. It has been returned to this place in the form of proposed amendments Nos. 2 and 3 from the Legislative Council, whereby the Government will still be in a position to suspend the operation of section 11 A to remove the minimum price of packaged beer. However, the amendment also introduces the safety mechanism that with the straight-out repeal of section 11 A would be denied to the Government, and the Minister simply does not wish to face up to that fact. The Opposition has been consistent in its views. It indicated during the earlier debate that the repeal of that section would lead to grievous unemployment in the liquor industry.

The Minister talked about the industry having to adjust; it will be an extremely costly adjustment. The Opposition fought to have the matter deferred so that further meaningful protection could be embodied in the proposed legislation, which this Government has refused to do. This amendment has come back as part of improved protection for the industry from the pred~tory pricing that will undoubtedly occur If section 11 A is repealed. As an amendment, it is not preventing the Government from removing the minimum price for packaged beer; it is leaving a safety mechanism.

If the arguments of the Government prove to be correct and no disastrous unemployment in the liquor industry occurs as a result of the removal of the minimum price of packaged beer, the Government will be able to come back and tell the Opposition later. "There you are. We told you so. These things have not happened and section 11 A can stay out of the Act." However, if the Opposition is proved correct, if predatory pricing occurs in the industry and there are signs of major disruption and unemployment in that industry, the Government will


be in a position to act swiftly and decisively to protect employment. If the Minister tells me he is not interested in creating employment--

Mr Cathie-I am. Mr RAMSA Y -The Minister says that

he is interested in employment and in maintaining jobs, and that is good news for the Parliament. All he has to do now is to take the next small step and say that, in order to safeguard jobs, he is prepared to go along with the amendment in the meantime to see how it works. If, after a period of time, the Opposition is proved correct, the Minister can come back and tell the House that he is sorry, that he made a mistakeand he is a big enough man to do that-and that section 11 A should remain in the Act. In that way, he would be able to use it in the interests of stability.

If the Minister is proved correct, he can come back later and say that that section ought to be repealed because it is clearly not required. However, to have the safety mechanism up his sleeve is something that the Opposition is proposing that Parliament should give the Minister, rather than deny him that right by the clause as it originally stood. What is more, it will, in practice, prove to be a powerful deterrent in the industry against those people who might be tempted to en~ge in predatory pricing because they Will know that if they start discounting packaged beer heavily, using it as a loss leader or trying to capture a lion's share of the market in supermarket chains rather than staying out in the general hotel and liquor industry--

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! I advise the honourable member that, in my view, the motion does not provide an opportunity for canvassing the broad issues associated with packaged beer, as such. There are some limitations on the extent to which the debate can go because the House is dealing with amendments. I allowed the Minister some latitude and I have now allowed the honourable member for Balwyn the same latitude. I advise the honourable member to restrict himself to the confines of the matter before the House.

Mr RAMSA Y -I am referring to matters dealing specifically with the amendment which is introducing the idea of the Government, by proclamation, suspending the

Liquor Control Bill

operation of section 11 A and still being in a position to revoke that suspension in future if circumstances suggest that it is necessary. The very fact that the Government will have that reSidual power under the amendment will, in itself, be a powerful deterrent for those people in the industry who may have been considering engaging in predatory pricing, because they know that if they do so, the proclamation may be revoked.

This is an important amendment. I am disappointed that the Government has taken such an unreasonably hard line about it. I point out that the amendment would not prevent the Government from removing the minimum price on packaged beer. If the Government goes back in time, it will realize that that is what it was talking about during the election campaign. At that time, it said that it would remove the minimum price on packaged beer. That was the promise that the Minister for Local Government and the Minister for Economic Development made to the electorate. They did not talk about the repeal of section 11 A. The electorate would not have known what they were talking about if they just said they would repeal section 11 A. They talked about removing the minimum price on packaged beer, and that is what the people wanted to hear.

That is what the Government said. That is why the Opposition has not opposed the measure, but has put forward a sensible and practical amendment which will enable the Government to do what it undertook to do. In addition, the amendment will introduce a safety mechanism which will prove to be a powerful deterrent apinst those elements in the industry that might have been out to destabilize it.

Mr JASPER (Murray Valley)-Honourable members now see a ludicrous situation. As you have indicated, Mr Speaker, you do not wish a full debate to take place again on this issue. However, it is most important that honourable members understand the issues with regard to clause 8 and what it means. It is most extraordinary to realize what has happened with this measure. The Government's attitude was quite clear; the Government wanted to repeal section llA to remove the minimum price for packaged beer.

The National Party was quite adamant in its opposition to clause 8 and was against

Liquor Control Bill

that clause, both here and in another place. What did honourable members see from the Opposition? They saw total confusion. Speaker after speaker in this House and in another place was telling honourable members and proving to them why section II A should not be repealed. However, the Opposition then went on to say that the Government had a mandate to introduce this measure. If the Opposition felt so strongly about this matter, it should have supported the National Party in this House and in another place.

This is what the Opposition did on the proposed repeal of section 11 A. To argue that this proposal would destabilize the industry and cause unemployment and all the other ramifications that were mentioned by the speakers from the Opposition, then support the Government is ridiculous.

The Minister for Economic Development is correct in saying that the Opposition has been under enormous pressure. It has realized, when pressure has been brought to bear on it by people in the industry, that the proposal would have a drastic effect on the industry and certainly a dramatic effect on the Liberal Party. Because of that, the Opposition has revised its thinking. The Minister for Economic Development asks why section II A should not be repealed, indicating that Victoria is no different from any other State in Australia with a minimum price for packaged beer. That has been a most effective tool in maintaining stability for people operating in the liquor industry, and it has been controlled by the Liquor Control Commission.

Honourable members interjecting. Mr JASPER-The honourable member

for Broadmeadows, who is interjecting, should read the reports, because the operation of section 11 A in maintaining the minimum price for packaged beer has effectively stabilized the industry. To suggest that it is necessary to reduce the price and that retailers are earning too much money because of the margins they receive is ridiculous. The retail price for packaged beer should be more than $15 a dozen, but the price that has been recommended by the Liquor Control Commission and accepted by everyone is $13. 92. The minimum price has become the maximum price and is accepted, yet the Government wants to change that position and wreck the industry. That would have a


dramatic effect on the industry, although people will survive because they will accept that they will not be able to make as much money as they' did previously and that their operations Will be curtailed and unemployment will be reduced.

However, it is incredible for the Government, which is working to stimulate employment in Victoria, to introduce a measure to remove the minimum price for packaged beer. As I said earlier, perhaps that is why the Government asked the Minister for Economic Development in this place to introduce the Bill instead of the former Minister in another place, because apparently the Minister in this House is tough enough to push the proposed legislation through Parliament.

The National Party is strongly opposed to the repeal of section 11 A proposed in clause 8 and does not accept that the industry can survive and operate effectively if that section is removed from the principal Act. Although Victoria is the only State in Australia that has a minimum price for packaged beer, it has been effective.

I ask the Government why it does not accept the proposed amendment. The honourable member for Balwyn called it a further refinement. If the Government accepts the amendment made and accepted in another place and brought back to this Chamber for debate, it will still have control over the minimum price, but apparently it does not want that responsibility. The Government wants to ensure that it is a decision of Parliament that is taken and that it can pass on to Parliament the odium of removing the fixed minimum price of packaged beer.

The National Party, having lost in both Houses the vote to repeal section 11 A, voted in the Upper House with the Opposition to throw the onus back on the Government to act, and that is what it can do. This will allow the Government, through the Governor in Council, to remove the fixed minimum price for packaged beer and reintroduce it later if it is found not to be effective.

If section 11 A is repealed, the other changes recommended by the interim advisory committee should be brought into effect. If that is not effective, the Government can reintroduce the fixed minimum price. The Government is throwing the onus


away from Parliament, and the amendment would place it back fairly and squarely on the Executive Council. If the Government has any doubts, it will accept the proposal.

I have spoken about the pressure on the Government, but there has certainly been a lot of pressure on the Opposition as well.

People in the industry know where the National Party stands on this issue. We have taken our line and stayed with it right through the introduction of the proposed legislation and the debate. It is time now for the Government to accept the amendment. Let us put it to the test; if the Government is fair dinkum about removing the minimum fixed price for packaged beer, it should accept the amendment. The National Party supports the amendment.

Mr WILKES (Minister for Local Government)-This is an extraordinary state of affairs because only a week ago the Liberal Party Opposition supported the proposed repeal of section 11 A for the reasons it stated, and the National Party opposed its repeal for the reasons it stated.

There is a complete turn around of the events that took place last week in this House. The Liberal Party, the Opposition in this Chamber, is saying that it does not want to repeal section 11 A; it will allow the Government to suspend section 11 A through an Executive Council decision, so in case the Government wants to recommend it, it can do it by the same means. That is sheer hypocrisy. The honourable member for Murray Valley had the audacity to say that is the best way to handle the legislation. I would like to put him to the test to see whether he would apply the same principle to other legislation that is introduced in this House and to test his bona fides in that regard. He has argued in the Parliament before, the same as I and other members have argued, that it is the Parliament that should make the decision, not the Executive Council.

There is no doubt about the stand the Labor Party has taken. Prior to the last election, two prominent members of the Government made statements on the matter on 21 February 1982, the now Treasurer, the then member for Dandenong, said that Victorian beer could be bought in New South Wales for $2 a dozen cheaper than in Victoria, and that Victorians are paying too

Liquor Control Bill

much for beer. More importantly, Mr Jolly said that a State Labor Government would abolish fixed minimum price legislation and would also contain maximum prices of packaged beer through the Victorian Prices Commissioner. On 18 February 1982, the then Leader of the Opposition, the now Premier, said that a State Labor Government would repeal the legislation quickly, and he was referring to section 11 A. Of course, the Leader of the Opposition, on 25 May this year, said:

Regardless of all that, Opposition members believe the Government achieved a mandate and we are prepared to make the commitment that we would allow the Bill to go through ...

That is what the Leader of the Opposition said. I do not know where he is, but we have a new pseudo Leader of the Opposition saying that the Opposition is opposed to repealing section 11 A; but they will make a concession and allow the Government, through a mechanism of the Governor in Council, to suspend the legislation in case at any time the future, and because of circumstances that mayor may not arise in the industry, it could be reintroduced without coming before the Parliament. It is a convenient way for the Opposition, in its back-somersault tactics oflast week, to subvert the proper course of this Parliament.

Parliament is the place to repeal section 11 A, and I doubt whether the fears of what the honourable member for Balwyn has expressed in the debate this afternoon will come to fruition, because the Minister for Economic Development, through the agencies of his department, has researched this problem better than it has ever been researched, and the Government and the Ministers are convinced beyond doubt that the repeal of section llA will not have the effect on industry that we are told it will by the honourable member for Murray Valley, and as late as this evening by the honourable member for Balwyn. They are the mouthpiece of the Australian Hotels Association, which everybody knows is a powerful lobby in Victoria in respect of the liquor industry. As soon as one hears the speakers for the Opposition and the National Party speak, one can recognize the similarity of the arguments that they are putting. The Australian Hotels Association has the right to say what it wants on behalf

Liquor Control Bill

of its members, but that does not demonstrate to me or to the Government that the arguments it has put forward for the repeal of section 11 A are correct. The Government has grave doubts about the validity of the argument that has been put forward in respect of the repeal of section 11 A. In any event, the Government rejects the amendment and the cowardly attempt by the Opposition to reverse its stance and then try to apologize, through the medium of the honourable member for Balwyn, for the way it is going about it.

The honourable member for Murray Valley said that the National Party opposes the repeal of section 11 A. The National Party performed disgracefully with the Opposition last week when the matter was debated, and today it says that it supports it; while it is not a repeal it is a suspension. That demonstrates the hypocrisy in depth of the National Party in this Parliament. Its members ought to have a look at themselves.

The Government is saying that section 11 A should be repealed; that the marketplace is the place to determine the price of packaged beer in this State. That was the philosophy of the bedraggled Liberal Party. I can quote the remarks of the Liberal Party members because I argued from that side of the table when the Liberal Party Government introduced this legislation, and the very argument that the Opposition is putting up today were not the arguments that they put forward on that occasion. If by sheer hypocrisy, the Opposition wants to take this stance on this Bill. I say this: The Government recognizes the need to acknowledge the rights of people to purchase packaged beer in this State. There is no way that what happened in the price war in beer in 1977-78 could take place again, and no one knows that better than the honourable members for Balwyn and Murray Valley. Nobody, least of all those honourable members, would suggest that that could happen again, because of the safeguards that have been introduced.

All that matters now is that packaged beer, along with spirits and everthing else in that line, finds its price in the market-place. I never heard last week or this evening about decontrolling the price of spirits. There have been no complaints about that. Why should not a person who uses packaged beer be entitled to obtain that beer for $1 a dozen


cheaper than at present? I would be delighted if the Opposition were to go out and ask people in the street whether they should be entitled to buy beer in a free market State, or whether the price of beer should be controlled by section 11 A, as it has been since the Liberal Party, when in government, introduced it.

I acknowledge the rights of individual beer drinkers in this State. The Government believes section II A has achieved no purpose. If the Liberal Party Government had had any guts when it introduced section 11 A, it could have taken measures that would have prevented the sale by Capace Pty Ltd, J. Kinda and Co Pty Ltd, and Toma of packaged beer and the way they were dispensing it, and no one knows that better than the honourable member for Balwyn. But the Liberal Party Government was not prepared to take those measures against those three companies that were dispatching and selling beer at that price. The Liberal Party was prepared to do it the easy way and put the onus on the commission to control the price of beer.

Last week, the Opposition took the view that the Government was entitled to introduce le~slation to repeal section IIA. Now it is saym~ that the Government should only suspend It. The Government rejects that, and it rejects the motion that the Governor in Council ought to make decisions. This Parliament ought to make the decisions and the Government rejects the amendment.

Mr WILLIAMS (Doncaster)-I have already made my position clear. I believe in competition and free enterprise, but I do not believe in massacre of the liquor industry. I am in the unique position where Mr Tom Payne, the Victorian head of the Australian Hotels Association, is one of my voters, and Mr Joseph Kinda, a former cut price beer merchant, lives in the electorate I represent, so how do I represent my electors? I lose either way.

An Honourable Member-Order a secret ballot.

Mr WILLIAMS-It is a secret ballot. I have never supported retail price maintenance and there is no doubt why the then Liberal Government had to introduce section 11 A. The then Liberal Government was caught in a situation that the outlawing of fixed beer prices by the Trade Practices Act


could have led to serious unemployment in the liquor industry and serious bankruptcies. I am extremely surprised at the attitude of the Labor Party. I thought it stuck by its mates, but apparently it intends throwing liquor employees to the wolves.

It is all very well to have academic theses on what may happen but, in the long run, we are all dead. I once voted with the Australian Labor Party for the abolition of capital punishment.

The SPEAKER (the Hoo. C. T. Edmuods)-Order! The honourable member for Doncaster is well aware of the limitations on the debate before the House. I have allowed some laxity because it is a difficult matter to debate, but I am sure that I will not allow honourable members to debate other areas of administration such as capital punishment.

Mr WILLIAMS-The point I was making on capi~l punishment--

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmuods)-Order! I asked the honourable member to forget about capital punishment.

Mr WILLIAMS-The same situation occurred with the imposition of section IIA. It may have the right results. On the whole, I tend to accept the views that have been put to the Minister about the effects of abolishing section II A. I am honest about that, but I am not 100 per cent sure. I am a loyal party man, the same as the Minister for Economic Development and the Minister for Local Government; I would never defy my party. I have accepted the majority deci .. sion of the Liberal Party that it does not know for sure that the abolition of section IIA will not result in increased unemployment and bankruptcies in the liquor industry.

It may well be that the Monash report is wrong. It may well be that there will be serious dislocation of the liquor industry and that the big supermarket chains and price cutters will wreck the liquor industry. I do not want it on my conscience that that has happened in a time of grave economic uncertainty and continued heavy unemployment.

Where will those employees find jobs if they are put out of work in the liquor industry? What will happen to the small liquor merchants which may well be sent bankrupt? Where will those people find jobs? It

Liquor Control Bill

is all very well for the safely endorsed Labor members of Parliament to want to put other people out of work, but the Liberal Party does not know for certain what will happen.

The device we are debating was thOUght up by a genius in the Liberal Party, who is extremely wise-almost equal to the wisdom of Solomon-and is an effective way of satisfying all the sections of the Liberal Party, even those who tend to agree with the National Party that any enterprise is good so long as one does not have too much competition. I do not accept that attitude and I also do not accept massive protection and massive subsidies when privileges already exist.

I believe in giving newcomers a go and that is why I am prepared to face up to severe competition in the economic system. I am not prepared to put the liquor industry at unnecessary risk. Surely it is not asking too much to place the power to act in emergency with the Executive Government, where it properly belongs. Things can happen extremely quickly-overnight.

The Labor Party has my blessing to abolish section IIA, but it does not have my blessing to create massive unemployment and havoc in the liquor industry. The onus is on the Government to show that an effective transition to a free market in beer works without dislocation to the economy and that, above all, it preserves the jobs of good men and women who have supported the Labor Party year in year out. I thought the Labor Party stuck by its mates. I am absolutely disgusted that when the Labor Party is given the opportunity of sticking by its mates, it does not wish to do so because of an autocratic reason, which is, UWe are the Government and we will rule the roost!H

Mr WILTON (Broadmeadows)-Once again, honourable members have witnessed both the Liberal and National parties doing political somersaults which they seem to be able to engage in almost at the drop of a hat. The honourable member for Doncaster performed a tightrope job to convince Parliament that he feels for the little man and has great regard for the under-privileged and the workers, but then, however, he informs the House that he will stick with this thoroughly dishonest and thoroughly disgusting manner in which he and his party have become notorious with regard to proposed

Liquor Control Bill

legislation going through the Executive arm of Government.

Through the proposed legislation, the Government made it clear that it was prepared to undertake and carry out its election promise to abolish section 11 A from the principal Act. Of course, the honourable member for Murray Valley tangled himself up when he talked about the Government having the courage to carry out its election promise to abolish that section. That is exactly what the Government intended when it introduced the Bill.

Now, once again, honourable members see the Liberal Party promoting the exercise of going through the Executive arm of Go vernment. The Liberal Party is notorious for that, but what does it mean? It means the Governor sitting with two Ministers behind closed doors is in order to make laws that will affect people. That is an idea with which the honourable member for Doncaster agrees. The honourable member for Doncaster, who is the so-called champion of the little man, is prepared to use the backdoor system of Government rather that using the elected Parliament.

The Minister has indicated to the House that the Government is not prepared to go along with that system. I refer honourable members again to the Liberal Party's claim of the so-called wrecking of the liquor industry with people being thrown out of employment. The gloomy Deans are at it again. Every time a member of the Opposition spoke in the debate, he went to great lengths to discuss the massive unemployment that will be created by the abolition of section 11 A. Those honourable members promoted the maintenance of a minimum price for beer, but that has not worked.

That system did not save the Broadmeadows brewery. The brewery went out of business. If the minimum price for packaged beer was to be affected and was to save jobs in the liquor industry, what caused the brewery to close down?

Mr Kennett-interjected. Mr WILTON-For the benefit of the

Leader of the Opposition, who honourable members know has a credibility gap-in fact it is a canyon-during the dinner suspension I will take the honourable member through the exercise, if he is prepared to give me the time. The exercise is extremely Session 1983-191


simple and I think his tiny mind will be able to understand it. The so-called job protection through maintaining a minimum price for beer has not worked. It has never worked in any industry because, simply, when one makes a law to establish a minimum price, that price becomes the maximum price of that commodity.

That is the situation that exists in Victoria today. That system did not save the Broadmeadows brewery and it has not saved jobs in many other sections of the hotel industry and the liquor trade.

On the question of large chain store discounting: When the Leader of the Opposition's party introduced a minimum price for packaged beer, large liquor chain stores went into spirits. The Liberal Party now uses spirits as the lead line and the throw away. Now one can buy through stores a whole range of specials such as Scotch whiskey, brandy and wine at a fraction of the wholesale price.

If the National Party and the Opposition believe that the controlling of these prices will contribute to stability, why do they not present some arguments to the Government illustrating that something should be done in that area and in other areas? The arguments of honourable members opposite are a load of rubbish. Anyone in the retail trade who has had experience knows the simple facts. I suspect that the Leader of the Opposition would find the answer if he went back to his office and spoke to his staff on the question of sales. The philosophy is simple; sales will be sustained only while the community at large has the purchasing power to satisfy its demand at reasonable prices. If the purchasing power of the community is affected, the results will be reflected in the level of retail business and activity. This applies in any retailing area.

In all sincerity, the Government introduced proposed legislation to abolish the minimum price for packaged beer. Because the Opposition has the numbers in another place, it concocted a scheme whereby the Executive arm of Government will have this responsibility. The Opposition ignores the fact that at some future date minimum pricing can be brought back, unbeknown to Parliament.

5244 ASSEMBLY 16 June 1983 Liquor Control Bill

That is a principle the Labor Party has jobs. The Minister for Economic Developconsistently opposed over the years. I sup- ment and the honourable member for port the Minister in rejecting the amend- Broadmeadows in no way attempt to genments. It is a dishonest way for the Liberal erate new jobs. They know in their heart of Party to maintain a philosophy that should hearts, from reports they have commishave been thrown out years ago. The main- sioned, that the measure will result in a loss tenance of a minimum beer price has not of jobs and the demise of small business. protected jobs in the liquor industry. An The Government is introducing contradicentire brewery in the electorate I represent tory legislation. went out of business. If the minimum price The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. for beer policy was effective, it would have Edmunds)-Order! I advise the Leader of been reflected in that brewery maintaining the Opposition, as I have advised other its rate of production and employment. It honourable members throughout the debate, was not able to do so. that the ambit of the debate is reasonably

There is a variety of reasons why liquor narrow. Some latitude is allowable, but the and other retail industries are facing serious debate concerns the two amendments and difficulties today. Those reasons are not it is not an opportunity for the Leader of related to the maintenance of a minimum the Opposition or any other honourable price. When the Bill was first introduced member to embark upon a wide-ranging into Parliament, it made a mockery of the debate on other issues. Liberal and National parties' philosophy of Mr KENNETT - Thank you, Mr free enterprise. It is no more a mockery now Speaker, I respect your ruling. The prothan it was then. Unfortunately, this reflects posed legislation is contradictory to the the double standard in which the Liberal promises made by the Labor Party prior to Party and the National Party have indulged the last election. The Labor Party said that themselves over the years. it would get rid of section IIA of the princi-

Those parties have no regard for their pal Act. It said that part of that package constituents and the honourable member would include the introduction of safefor Doncaster folded when a few greedy guards. There are no safeguards. liquor retailers put pressure on him. The The Opposition in the Upper House honourable member for Doncaster has no decided that if the Government were not regard for t~e consumers, who r~present the concerned about throwing people out of jobs largest sectIOn of the communIty, nor has. and sending small business to the wall, it the honourable me~ber for Murray. Valley would do what the Government said it wh~ weeps and wads a~ut a few hce.nsed would do. The Opposition in the Upper retaders and completely Ignores the WIshes House moved to suspend section IIA and of the consumer. They are charlatans and build safeguards into it so that, if the should be revealed as such. measure proves to be as disastrous as

Mr KENNETI (Leader of the Opposi- employers, employees and unions believe it tion)-It is always a pleasure to hear t~e will be, the Government can move to prohonourable member for Broadmeadows tectjobs. make a spe.ech because, a~ time goe.s by, What is the most important issue in the those occasIOns are becomIng more Infre- State? Is it to save $1 for a dozen bottles of quent. One would have thOUght tha~, as the beer-that money will not be collected and grandfather of the House, and knOWIng that used for worth-while projects-or is it to he represents the safe .seat .of Broad- protect jobs? The Opposition accepts that mea40ws, he wa~ pres~ntlng hImself as a the Government went to the people on the ca!ldldate for Mlnlsten~l office or leader- issue of repealing section 11 A. The amendship of the party. -!ie blIndly an~ doggedly ment proposed by the Opposition allows ~upported Austral~an Labor polIcy on the that to take place. Issue, but totally Ignored the mandate on . . . which this party won the election. Honourable members mterJectmg.

Earlier in the debate, I spoke about the Mr KENNETI -The ~inister for Ec<?-performance of the Government in coming nomic Development, who IS at the table, IS to grips with the real issues facing Victoria upset. Why? He knows that the proposed to enhance its mandate and create more legislation is one of the most retrograde

Liquor Control Bill

pieces of legislation in terms of securing employment. The Government is now telling Victorians that they are saving $1 on a dozen bottles of beer.

The Minister now informs me by interjection that Victorians are saving up to only $1. If one saves only that amount and 6000 jobs are lost, what is more important? If one job is lost, what is more important? The Government is prepared to trade for peoples jobs and the existence of small business. The Government has not introduced the safeguards promised prior to the last election. The Opposition believes that, because of changed circumstances and the declining economy due to the Government's activities, other considerations must be taken into account by Parliament.

The Government and the Minister for Economic Development are prepared to sell one's job or one's daughter or son's job for a saving of up to $1.

MrCathie-Jobs will be created!

Mr KENNETT -How can jobs be created by hundreds of thousands of Victorians buying a dozen bottles of beer for a saving of up to $1? How many jobs does 60 cents buy-not one. One cannot multiply the amount that is saved by individuals. If the Minister bought a dozen bottles of beer-I doubt that he ever would-I cannot imagine him giving his saving of 80 cents to the Treasurer and myself so that we can end up with a lump sum of $34 million to employ people. That will not happen.

The proposed legislation hits at the heart of the Labor Party's so-called concern for people. It will throw out of employment people who are fearful for their employment opportunities. The Opposition makes no apology for trying to do the job that the Government promised the community it would do, that is, repeal section 11 A only when safeguards are provided. Safeguards are not contained in the measure.

The amendments proposed by the Opposition provide for the suspension of section IIA and give the Government flexibility, particularly when Parliament is not sitting, to reintroduce that section, or other safeguards, if small businesses go to the wall andjobs are lost. Banks and financiers have stopped supplying extended credit to retail bottle outlets and hotels because they believe


section 11 A will be repealed and, therefore, those businesses will no longer be economically viable. That is already happening in anticipation of this measure.

The Government has a lot to answer for. It has talked about the Victorian Football League, racing, and equality for members of golf clubs, but not one of those matters provides or secures a job. At this stage of the recession, which is being accelerated because of the activities of the Government, the Government must be prepared to consider the amendments proposed by the Opposition. If it does not, it leaves itself no flexibility when Parliament is not sitting to take action to prevent people losing jobs and businesses going to the wall. All that the Opposition is trying to do is to give the Government an option or tool that will achieve what it wants.

Mr Cathie-Y ou did not say that last week.

Mr KENNETT-It is only during the past week that I have received letters from finance companies. I received information that one hotel has gone into receivership over the past ten days because it cannot get finance. It is only within the past ten days that I have received information from financiers that they are not prepared to finance small businesses.

The Opposition had to look for a responsible alternative that allowed the Government to suspend section IIA and give it the option of having legislation in place to introduce safeguards if jobs are lost, as the Opposition believes wIll happen. For 14 months, many peripheral issues have been discussed in this Parliament, but those issues do not employ people. I appeal to the Government to recognize that the recession is galloping ahead at an accelerated rate and members of the community would rather trade the saving of 80 cents on a dozen bottles of beer to keep their neighbours in a job. That is what it comes down to. The Government members would be prepared to forgo a saving of 80 cents to ensure that their neighbours have jobs.

The Opposition makes no apology for proposing an amendment which it believes meets the Government's criteria. Members of the Liberal Party believe their neighbours' jobs are more important than a saving of80 cents in the pocket. If the proposed


legislation is passed without the amendments proposed by the Opposition, the Government will not be putting the interests of people first. There will be an enormous flood of interstate beer into Victoria, which will destroy the industry in a matter of weeks and the Government knows that.

The Liquor Control Commission has not been asked to prepare a report for the Government on the ramifications of the measure. After having listened to the views of the industry, the commission is charged by its own Act to report to the Government. The Government has not even asked for a report and the commission has not done its job. Members of the Government are saying, "So far as we are concerned, 80 cents In our pockets is more important than jobs."

Mr Cathie-We will have $34 million to generate jobs.

Mr KENNEIT - The Minister stretches one's imagination beyond the realms of decency. There is no $34 million. The only way that amount will be created is if the whole community purchases its liquor from the one shop and the savings are amalgamated. Not one extra job will be created by the saving of up to 60 cents, regardless of how many hundreds of thousands of bottles of beer are sold.

Honourable members know that jobs will be lost; the Government's own report has recognized that. Members on this side of the House appeal to the Government to honour its so-called electoral promises that it went to the people with-re-stimulating the economy of Victoria and finding jobs for Victorians. With this measure, the Government has dishonestly. walked away from those promises. The Liberal Party appeals to the Government to recognize that the course it is hell-bent on achieving will throw more and more Victorians out of work and put many small businesses at risk.

The amendments proposed by the Opposition are responsible and allow the Government to meet its objectives, but they provide a safeguard. If the amendments give the Government more flexibililty to react to changes in the community at short notice, why is that unacceptable? If the Government presses ahead with the measure and refuses to accept the proposed amendments, there is no doubt that Victoria will pay a high price for having a Labor Government.

Liquor Control Bill

Mr B. J. EV ANS (Gippsland East)Earlier this year, honourable members heard much propaganda about things such as bringing Australia together, consensus government and compromise. Listening to this debate, one must wonder where those Labor Party sentiments have disappeared to. Honourable members should make no mistake about it, the amendments currently before the House are a compromise.

The National Party does not welcome the proposed compromise, because, if agreed to, It will merely enable the Government to suspend the operation of section 11 A of the Liquor Control Act if it chooses to do so. Throughout the debate, the National Party has strongly opposed that proposition.

The proposed amendments before the House will, if agreed to, give the Government the opportunity to suspend the operation of section 11 A, if it IS prepared to accept the responsibility for doing so.

The Government is not interested in compromising on the issue because it does not want to be blamed for the abolition of section 11 A. The Government wants the Parliament to make that decision.

The Labor Party has an opportunity to demonstrate the high principles that it enunciated so loudly earher in the year. The Labor Party has an opportunity to do precisely that which it promised the community to do during the last State election campaign, namely, to repeal section 11 A.

The National Party is prepared to compromise and agree to the proposed amendments. Honourable members should remember that, when there is no compromise, there is no democracy, and, when there is no compromise, one has a dictatorship.

The Labor Party is attempting to impose a dictatorship on the Parliament by using all the pressure at its command to force honourable members to vote against their proclaimed beliefs.

I am disappointed in the attitude adopted by the Minister for Local Government. For many years in this House, I have regarded the honourable gentleman as being one of the most reasonable of men. Despite claims by some Opposition members that the Minister for Local Government is most unreasonable, I have always found the honourable gentleman to be a reasonable man.

Liquor Control Bill

The proposed amendments represent a reasonable compromise, which provides the Government with an opportunity to effect the promises it made during the last State election campaign. The National Party is prepared to compromise by supporting the proposed amendments.

Judging by the vehemence of the arguments . advanced by the Minister for Economic Development, he does not want to take responsibility for suspending section 11 A. The Labor Party is desperate to obtain the full support of Parliament to implement the promise it made during the last State election campaign. The Labor Party can honour the promise it made to the electorate by accepting the proposed amendments.

The Government should reflect on the frequent references that were made to compromise and accept the proposed amendments with good grace and say to the people who supported the Labor Party at the last State election, "We have achieved what we promisedH

•

The House divided on the motion (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds in the chair).

Ay~ ~ Noes 27

Majority for the motion 13

MrCain Miss Callister MrCathie Dr Coghill MrCrabb MrCulpin MrEmst Mr Fogarty MrFordham MrGray Mr Harrowfield MrHassett MrsHill MrHill Mr Ihlein Mr Jolly MrKennedy MrKirkwood Mr McCutcheon MrMcDonald MrMathews

Mr Austin MrBrown Mr Burgin MrDelzoppo

AYES

MrMicallef MrNewton MrPope MrRoper MrSeitz Mrs Setches MrSheehan

(Ballarat South) MrShell Mr Sidiropoulos MrSimmonds MrSimpson MrSpyker MrStirling MrTrezise MrWalsh MrWilkes MrWilton

Tellers: MrNorris Mrs Ray

NOES

Mr Dickinson MrEbery MrEvans

(Gippsland East)

16 June 1983 ASSEMBLY

MrHann MrJasper MrJona MrKempton MrKennett Mr Lieberman MrMcGrath MrMcKellar MrMcNamara Mr Maclellan Mrs Patrick

MrGavin MrMiller Mr Remington DrVaughan

MrRamsay MrReynolds Mr Saltmarsh MrsSibree Mr Templeton MrWallace MrWilliams

Tellers: MrLeigh MrSteggall

PAIRS Mr Richardson Mr Ross-Edwards MrTanner MrWhiting

5247


That amendments Nos. 4 and 5 be agreed to.

They relate to clause 27 which is part of the package that the Government believes will assist the development of orderly marketing in the liquor industry. It clearly shows the concern of the Government to protect jobs in the industry, despite what has been said by the Leader of the Opposition. I add that, as Minister of Housing and Minister for Economic Development, I am very proud of the success of this Government in its job creation programmes in Victoria.

The motion was agreed to. Mr CA THIE (Minister for Economic

Development)-I move: That amendment No. 6 be disagreed with.

This is the clause that allows the Equal Opportunity Board or the Federated Liquor and Allied Industries Employees Union to argue a case before the Liquor Control Commission. In the case of the Equal Opportunity Board, it is much better for allegations of that sort to be dealt with by a body which is familiar with the conditions in the industry. Similarly, with the unions, the liquor industry by its very nature is a controlled and protected industry by the Government.

Because of that, employers are given a considerable amount of protection and if that is so, it is only right that employees should have similar access to protection under the same Act that gives that protection to employers. It is still up to the commission to deal with those arguments and,


on the merit of the cases presented, to reach a conclusion.

Mr RAMSA Y (Balwyn)-The Opposition opposes the motion to disagree with the amendment. The basic reasons for this were spelt out in the second-reading debate on a previous occasion. The clause seeks to introduce into the Liquor Control Act some new grounds for objection to the renewal of licences, one relating to the Equal Opportunity Board and the other to the Federated Liquor and Allied Industries Employees Union.

There would be the situation whereby the union could appear before the Liquor Control Commission arguing whether or not the applicant had failed to comply with the provisions of the Industrial Relations Act. That Act established the Industrial Relations Commission and provided a platform where matters relating to compliance or otherwise with the Act can be argued. To bring into the Liquor Control Act this new provision is placing employers in double jeopardy whereby failure to comply with the Industrial Relations Act can go before the Industrial Relations Commission where they may well be taken to task for lack of compliance and they are also in danger of being put on trial, in effect, before the Liquor Control Commission.

That is grossly unfair. It is completely unnecessary and a misuse of the Liquor Control Commission which is there to concern itself with the objects of its Act, and the question of industrial relations should remain where it can be dealt with most skilfully and properly within the Industrial Relations Commission. The Opposition still maintains the position that it adopted earlier that clause 30 should be omitted from the Bill.


Ayes 38 Noes 25

Majority for the motion

AYES

MrCain Miss Callister MrCathie DrCoghill MrCulpin Mr Ernst

MrFogarty MrFordham MrGray Mr Harrowfield MrHassett MrsHiII

13

Mr Ihlein Mr Jolly MrKennedy MrKirkwood Mr McCutcheon MrMcDonald MrMathews MrNewton MrPope Mrs Ray MrRoper MrSeitz Mrs Setches MrSheehan

Mr Austin MrBrown MrDelzoppo Mr Dickinson MrEbery MrEvans

(Gippsland East) MrHann MrJasper MrJona MrKempton Mr Kennett Mr Lieberman MrMcGrath

MrGavin MrHockley MrMiller Mr Remington DrVaughan

Liquor Control Bill

(Ballarat South) MrShell Mr Sidiropoulos MrSimmonds MrSimpson MrSpyker Mr Stirling MrTrezise MrWalsh MrWilkes MrWilton

Tellers: MrMicallef MrNorris

NOES

MrMcKellar MrMcNamara Mr Maclellan Mrs Patrick MrRamsay Mr Saltmarsh MrsSibree Mr Templeton MrWallace MrWilliams

Tellers: MrLeigh MrSteggall

PAIRS

Mr Ross-Edwards Mr BUI'gin MrTanner Mr Richardson MrWhiting


That amendments Nos. 7 to 9 be agreed to.

They are of a technical nature and remove the possibility that an objection to a licence can apply only to a grant. I make it clear that this applies equally to the renewal, transfer or even the removal of a licence.

The motion was agreed to. Mr CA THIE (Minister for Economic

Development)-I move:

That amendment No. to be disagreed with.

This amendment ensures that a licensee should obtain the consent of the Liquor Control Commission before he sub-lets part of his premises for food or any other part for residential purposes. Every clause in which the union is mentioned has been objected to by the Liberal Party, and the

Liquor Control Bill

House has been taken to a revision. I would have thought that, in relation to an industry where tax avoidance and cash-in-hand payments occur, the Liberal Party would be concerned to take action. I would have hoped that the Liberal Party would have some responsibility for ensuring that the laws of this State and of the Federal Government were properly applied and would therefore support the Government on the stand it has taken in this amendment. The difficulty with the union is that often, when it goes around to check whether employees are being paid their proper wages or their long-service leave or workers compensation, or are not being forced to accept cashin-hand payments, the licensee says, "I am sorry, I am not the employer" and the union has difficulty in working out who is the employer so that it can police what is taking place and prevent the cash-in-hand system from proliferating.

Mr RAMSA Y (Balwyn}-I am surprised at the line of argument by the Minister. He says that the Opposition has always been opposed to any clause that mentions the union. This clause makes no mention of the liquor trades union or any other union. The House is dealing with a completely different matter. The clause attempts to amend section 96 of the Liquor Control Act which at present states that a licensee, other than the holder of a club licence, shall not let or sublet any bar room or the right to sell liquor on the licensed premises. The clause is to control the sale of liquor in a bar room or anywhere else on the licensed premises; the control shall stay in the hands of the person to whom the licence has been granted and there is disallowance of sub-letting.

The Minister is trying to extend the provision into other areas of service that the licensee may be providing that have nothing to do with the sale of liquor. The honourable gentleman says that his reason is to prevent cash-in-hand payments and tax avoidance. The Opposition supports the Government on any proposal it may have to discourage tax avoidance or cash-in-hand payments, but to bring that into the Liquor Control Act so that it comes under the purview of the Liquor Control Commission is a misuse of the commission. The commission has its responsibility spelt out in the Act and it is not appropriate for the Government to use the commission for other


purposes. If problems have been brought to the Government's attention by the union, of tracking down employers in any employment situation, let them be considered In the industrial relations context.

The Opposition does not oppose the idea of unions helping employees to ensure that their rates of pay are correct and that the conditions of employment meet the requirements of the award. That is a right and proper exercise for any trade union to engage in, but the Government should not make the Liquor Control Commission a piece of equipment in the general industrial relations context. The commission has its job to do and we should be encouraging it to do it effectively and well, as it has done in the past. The Opposition opposes this issue.

Mr KENNETT (Leader of the Opposition}-I join with the honourable member for Balwyn because in this case the Minister is proving the hypocrisy of his argument on how this debate should be approached. He does not appreciate the ramifications of the clause and the amendment, but he had the audacity to say of the industry that it was involved in tax avoidance. In all fairness, the Minister should retract that statement. The allegation is a slur on all people in the industry, whether employers or employees.

When I asked him in a disorderly way, by means of interjection, where the proof was, he said, "ask the unions". If he would only ask the unions about the other amendments that were dealt with earlier tonight and listen to the unions, the House would not be in this stupid situation. On the one hand, he is prepared to say that the Government is not listening to the unions in the case of section 11 A, but on this issue he is now telling the Opposition to get the information from the unions.

The Bill is an absolute disgrace and the Government's performance and the Minister's performance on this issue are nothing but deplorable. He is throwing the net so wide that he is putting the interests of bottled beer before people. There will come a stage when the Government will be condemned because of the contradictory way the Minister is even arguing in support of his own argument.



Ayes 39 Noes 27


MrCain Miss Callister MrCathie DrCoghill MrCulpin Mr Ernst MrFogarty MrFordham MrGray Mr Harrowfield Mr Hassett Mrs Hill Mr Hill Mr Ihlein Mr Jolly MrKennedy MrKirkwood Mr McCutcheon MrMcDonald MrMathews MrNewton

Mr Austin MrBrown Mr Burgin MrDelzoppo Mr Dickinson MrEbery MrEvans

(Gippsland East) MrHann MrJasper MrKennett MrLeigh Mr Lieberman MrMcGrath MrMcKellar

MrGavin MrMiller DrVaughan

AYES

MrNorris MrPope MrsRay MrRoper MrsSetches Mr Sheehan

(Ballarat South) MrShell Mr Sidiropoulos MrSimmonds MrSimpson MrSpyker MrStirling MrTrezise MrWalsh MrWilkes MrWilton

Tellers: Mr Micallef MrSeitz

NOES

MrMcNamara Mr Maclellan Mrs Patrick MrRamsay MrReynolds Mr Richardson Mr Saltmarsh MrsSibree MrSteggall Mr Templeton MrWilliams

Tellers: MrKempton MrWallace

PAIRS

Mr Ross-Edwards MrTanner MrWhiting


That amendments Nos. 11 and 12 be agreed to.

Amendment No. 12 provides a definition of "packaged liquor" and amendment No. 11 carries out an agreement that I made when the Opposition indicated that the definition in the Bill could have included a drinker in a hotel shouting somebody a glass of beer. I said that I did not consider that was what the clause meant, but to make it

Racing (Amendment) Bill

clear the Government has accepted the amendment to the clause.

The motion was agreed to. It was ordered that the Bill be returned to

the Council with a message intimating the decision of the House.

The sitting was suspended at 6.30 p.m. until 8.5 p.m.

RACING (AMENDMENT) BILL



I. Oause 6, line 8, after "year" insert "but so that seventy-nine of those meetings shall be held as they were authorized to be held immediately prior to the commencement of section 6 of the Racing (Amendment) Act 1983 together with race-meetings to be held on twelve additional Tuesdays as determined by the Minister".

2. Clause 8, line 3, after "( I)" insert "Subject to subsection (2) of section 7,".


4. Insert the following new clause to follow clause to:

'A. In section 33 (d) of the Principal Act for the expression "31 st day of March 1928" there shall be substituted the expression "I August 1982" '.

5. Insert the following new clause to follow clause 15:

'B. The amendments made to the several provisions of the Principal Act by sections 4 to 14 of this Act shall continue in force for a period of 12 months respectively and no longer and upon the expiration thereof of the several provisions of the Principal Act shall have effect as if those provisions had not been amended by this Act.'.

Mr TRESIZE (Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation)-The Bill has been returned from another place in a slightly amended form. The Government considers almost all of the amendments made by the Council to be unsatisfactory. I believe the Government is in touch with the views of the racing world and that the Bill, as originally drafted, is in the interests of racing. On the whole, the Government is prepared to stand by its principles.

Therefore, I move:

That amendment No. I be agreed to, with the following amendment:

Omit "Tuesdays" and insert "Wednesdays".


Mr REYNOLDS (Gisborne)-In another place, the Opposition determined to allow the Bill to pass but to provide for twelve extra Tuesday race meetings, whereas the Bill, as originally drafted, allowed for twelve additional Wednesday meetings and converted eight Tuesday meetings to Wednesday meetings, making a total of 32 Wednesday meetings in the forthcoming season.

The amendment now moved by the Minister allows for 24 Wednesday meetings. The Opposition opposes the amendment and believes the Wednesday meetings in country areas should be safeguarded.

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! I advise the House and the honourable member for Gisborne that I will not allow a wide-ranging and full-scale debate on the Bill and its ramifications. The honourable member is restricted, just as the Minister will be in moving his amendments, to the matter before the House, which is the amendment itself.

Mr REYNOLDS (Gisborne)-Having just seen the amendment for the first time 2 minutes ago, I understand that it seeks to allow twelve additional race meetings to be held in the metropolitan area on Wednesdays.

The current situation is that those Wednesdays are taken up by major race meetings in country areas.

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! I again remind the House that amendment No. 1 is clear and concise in its terms. I ask the honourable member to restrict himself to the amendment without taking it as far as he possibly can.

Mr KENNETT (Leader of the Opposition)-On a point of order, what the House is doing is debating amendment No. 1 of the amendments made by the Upper House. Is that correct? If that is correct, in the amendment made by the Legislative Council--

The SPEAKER-Order! I will not allow even the Leader of the Opposition to test me on a point of order in respect of the matter.

What is before the Legislative Assembly is the amendments that have been made by


the Legislative Council, of which honourable members have a copy, and an amendment which the Minister is moving.

If the honourable member for Gisborne wishes to take the matter further than those amendments provide, then he is out of order.

The point of order raised by the Leader of the Opposition is also not a point of order.

Mr KENNETT -On a further point of order, I would like to finish my earlier point of order. The House is considering an amendment that refers to the amendments agreed to in the Upper House. The amendment moved in the Upper House refers to, "twelve additional Tuesdays as determined by the Minister".

The honourable member for Gisborne, when referring to the amendment before the House, is arguing the pros and cons of the amendment to move the twelve days from Tuesdays to Wednesdays.

With due respect, Sir, I cannot see that you should rule out argument on the pros and cons of holding race meetings on Wednesdays. That is the nub of the debate. Ifhonourable members cannot argue about race meetings being held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, they are not in a position to debate the amendment before the Chair.

Mr McGRA TH (Lowan)-On a point of order, the clarification I want is, has amendment No. 1 been moved?

The SPEAKER-Order! That is not a point of order. The Minister has moved that amendment No. I be agreed to with an amendment.

With respect to the Leader of the Opposition, or the matter that he raised with me, it is not a point of order.

I am following a long-standing tradition of Speaker after Speaker in attempting to restrict the debate before the House on the matter that is before the House, not to allow a further debate on what has occurred in another place or the extent of the proposed legislation in respect of what either the Opposition or the Government have to say about the matter. It is a restrictive debate on the point that is before the House-that is, the amendment that has been moved by the Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation.


Mr REYNOLDS (Gisborne)-The amendment moved by the Minister omits the word "Tuesdays" and inserts the word "Wednesdays" WhiCh, under the Bill before the House, allows twelve additional race meetings a year.

The SPEAKER-Order! I again correct the honourable member for Gisborne: There is no Bill before the House. The amendments that have been agreed to by the Legislative Council have come before the Legislative Assembly. I ask the honourable member for Gisborne to restrict his remarks to those matters. I am not attempting to restrict the debate.

If the Leader of the Opposition wishes to test me, I am prepared to accommodate him.

The honourable member for Gisborne should restrict his remarks to the matter before the House. It is not an opportunity to have a wide-ranging debate on the Bill.

Mr REYNOLDS-With respect, Sir, I thought I was endeavouring to restrict myself particularly to the point of omitting the word "Tuesdays" and insertin~ the word "Wednesdays". Instead of allowing twelve additional Tuesdays on which race meetings can be held, the amendment allows for twelve additional Wednesday meetings in the city area. Those meetings have not been on the racing calendar in the past.

I was endeavouring to explain why I was opposed to those twelve Wednesdays, apart from the twelve Tuesdays. I trust that that is within the ambit of the argument I can put?

The twelve Wednesday race meetings that this amendment seeks to institute are currently held in country areas. The amendment will enable the city racecourses to take over those days and the meetings traditionally held on a Wednesday in country areas will have to be moved to other days. It therefore seeks to alter the tenor of the amendments moved by the Opposition earlier in the day.

I am opposed to Wednesday race meetings in the city because that is the traditional race day in country areas. It is the best racing day. To use the criteria many people use, the best day is the day that achieves the best Totalizator Agency Board turnover. The amendment will take an additional twelve Wednesday race days


away from the country. Certain facts are lost sight of when that criteria is used as the sole assessment for whether or not a meeting is good; fewer race-goers will attend country meetings if they are shifted from the traditional Wednesdays. There will be less on-course turnover on the Totalizator Agency Board, less turnover for bookmakers and less gate money, so the clubs will be disadvantaged.

The twelve additional Wednesday meetings will mean a turnover through the Totalizator A$ency Board of around $3 million a meetIng, a total of $36 million, of which the racing fraternity is to get about 2·24 per cent or about $896000. When that amount is divided on a 60 : 40 ratio between city and country racecourses, each country club will receive about $900 per meeting.

That means country clubs will gain $900 a meeting. When that is balanced against the amount that they will lose in turnover from meetings held on the course, of which they get about 8 per cent, it will be detrimental to country racecourses.

Mr McGRA TH (Lowan)-The National Party shows some interest in the amendment to omit the word "Tuesdays" and insert the word "Wednesdays". I have had much consultation with country racing clubs, trainers and owners. It appears that because country clubs receive a fixed percentage of the Totalizator Agency Board surplus, country clubs will be at a disadvantage if twelve additional race meetings are held in the city. The fixed percentage distribution will mean that thoroughbred racing will get 70 per cent, harness racing will get 20 per cent and greyhound racing will get 10 per cent from the Totalizator Agency Board surplus. That represents a reduction in revenue that will be available to the thoroughbred industry.

With this in mind, the industry believes there ought to be additional Wednesday meetings to lift the over-all amount invested with the Totalizator Agency Board, which, in turn, would enable a greater pool to be distributed to all sections of the industry. In showing my interest in the amendment, I should like to go a little further and ask the Minister, when he responds to the debate-

The SPEAKER (the HOD. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! I advise the honourable


member for Lowan that the Minister has no right to respond to the remarks of the honourable member for Lowan.

Mr Fordham-Other than by leave. Mr McGRATH-I hope that the Minis

ter will be able to, by leave, respond and give a guarantee to this House tonight that country clubs will not be financially disadvantaged under the proposed new system. It has been possible to reach some sort of compromise. The original measure specified that there would be 32 Wednesday meetings in the metropolitan area. Under this proposal, there will now be only 24, and eight Wednesday meetings will be retained in the country. On top of that, I hope that the Minister will, by leave, be able to give a guarantee that country clubs will not be financially disadvantaged.

Mr KENNETI (Leader of the Opposition)-The amendment, as expressed by the honourable member for Gisborne and the spokesman for the National Party, allows the extra twelve meetings in the city on Wednesdays, as was suggested earlier, whereas the Opposition was talking about Tuesdays. It is now proposed that those meetings be moved to Wednesdays. The Liberal Opposition, after much discussion with not only country racing clubs but also metropolitan clubs, reco~izes the value of having the twelve additIonal meetings for the metropolitan area because it will assist the racing industry and generate extra revenue for the racing industry generally and for the Government. The representations that the Opposition received have led it to believe quite firmly that the interests of the country will not be served by having meetings in the city on Wednesdays, which is the prime time for racing in areas other than the metropolitan area.

The Liberal Opposition is not in agreement with moving the meetings from Tuesdays to Wednesdays, given the discussions that have taken place not only with country but also with metropolitan racing clubs. One of the arguments for moving them from Tuesdays to Wednesdays that is put forward by the Government and some parts of the industry is that, on a Wednesday, individuals will have the opportunity not only of betting on metropolitan but also interstate races through the Totalizator Agency Board in the belief that that would generate more activity. Until one tries some of these


systems, one is never quite sure of the result. If mid-week races take place on Tuesdays, the people are making use of the Totalizator Agency Board on the Tuesdays and then again on Wednesdays. The Totalizator Agency Board could deal with what could be fresh money, given that, on anyone day, people go to race meetings with a certaIn amount of money. Therefore, the board's facilities will be used twice and there will be a turnover on two occasions, not only once, as proposed in the amendment, on Wednesdays.

I am disturbed at the about-face taken by the National Party on this issue. It was the intent of the Opposition, on behalf of the country clubs in this State, to try to find a deal that would satisfy both, allowing the extra twelve meetings which will generate revenue and which could be distributed to metropolitan and country areas. The Opposition also protected the country interests by keeping Wednesdays free.

The amendment is really putting country racing in a position where its best days will now meet with greater competition. I read the speeches of the members of the National Party and about their unpreparedness to stand with the Opposition on the proposal for Tuesdays, which would protect country areas, I find it amazing that the National Party is prepared to switch and leave· country racing. The compromise was achieved in supporting Tuesdays as being the days on which the extra twelve meetings are to be held, to protect country racing on Wednesdays, generate the extra cash from the Tuesday meeting for distribution back to the country and metropolitan clubs. The amendment, which is obviously now supported by the National Party in view of the new position adopted by it in another place, is a sell-out by the National Party of country racing. There is no question about it. If honourable members read the debate that took place when the Bill was first introduced, they will find that the National Party argued against Wednesdays along with the Opposition. The National Party was strong indeed in its arguments because of the representations. The compromise is to allow the twelve extra meetings, and that has been done. The question now is whether the National Party will sell out country racing by putting the meetings on Wednesdays, or whether it supports the meetings being held on Tuesdays, as required.


The Liberal Party, unashamedly, unlike the National Party, will not change its position on this matter. It will protect the interests of country racing not only to protect the actual racing industry in the country but also the argument that was put upwhich amazes me intensely-by the National Party that the interests of country people must come first. The Opposition did not agree initially with the extra twelve meetings because it was not using finance as the motivating factor, but the interests of the racing industry and the country community. The Opposition will stand by those country communities, and it has done so by protecting their Wednesdays. Now the Opposition finds itself in a situation where the National Party, having said only a week or so ago that country interests and country people come first, has now sold out for money. The Liberal Party unashamedly said that racing was a sport and that sport came before money, that people associated with sport were more important than money. I am disappointed in the about-face of the National Party and the Opposition will not accept this amendment.

Mr TREZISE (Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation) (By leave)-I should like to congratulate the National Party for its initiative on this amendment. The statement of the Leader of the Opposition that the National Party was selling out of country racing clubs, I believe, is the opposite of the real situation. The main concern of the National Party seems to be to guarantee the future finances of country clubs, and that cannot be guaranteed because there are changed circumstances. If the Opposition had listened to the debate in another place, it would have realized why. The story was that the main concern of country racing clubs is to have a financial guarantee. They will not be financially disadvantaged.

Mr Kennett-Will you guarantee that? Mr TREZISE-Yes, the Government

will give a guarantee, but it could not give a guarantee under the Liberal Party proposal to have the meetings on Tuesdays. The guarantee was given by the Victoria Racing Club by letter to all country racing clubs, that if they had all their meetings on Wednesdays, as was in the original Bill, the racing industry would not be financially disadvantaged. If, under the proposal of the


Liberal Party, all those meetings are transferred to Tuesdays, it will be a less profitable day because it does not relate to alternative mid-week betting in Sydney. Therefore, that guarantee could not be given because it is certainly a different kettle of fish. The financial pool that would exist on Tuesdays, instead of on Wednesdays, could not have been an amount where the Government could have necessarily guaranteed that country clubs would not be financially disadvantaged overall.

Therefore, for the National Party to demand a guarantee from the Government that the proposal of Tuesday meetings being transferred to Wednesdays is acceptable. It will now ~ve the country areas 28 Wednesday meetIngs and the city clubs 24 Wednesday meetings each year.

This means that in future racing will be held in the city on one Wednesday and in the country the following Wednesday. This will give the city clubs, which are more financial, the benefit of the city betting bonuses on one Wednesday, and the country clubs that race on Wednesdays will have that benefit the following week, so that is a fair issue for racing in Victoria.

Because of that proposal, which does not go as far as the original proposition to have race meetings every Wednesday, the Government is still prepared to give a guarantee. The guarantee proposed in the letter from the Victoria Racing Oub to the country clubs, backed by my statement, will still be carried out.

Ifby the end of the next racing season the country clubs believe they are financially disadvantaged under the new distribution formula, they will have a simple solution, because the distribution will not be made to country clubs unless the clubs' representative signs an agreement form. When the country clubs' representative meets with the city clubs' representative to sign the distribution form, the agreement will not proceed unless the form is signed. The form is then sent back to the Minister for his interpretation.

If that takes place next year and the country clubs sign the agreement, I will assume they are in favour of the formula and that they are not being financially disadvantaged. If it does not turn out that way and the country clubs' representative does


not sign the form because he is not satisfied with the distribution, the matter would come back within my responsibility and I would then give, as I have given here tonight, a guarantee to the country clubs that country racing overall will not be disadvantaged.

Therefore, the step that the National Party has taken since last week and which the Li beral Party neglected to take will protect country racing, which would have been left unprotected if it had agreed to hold all meetings on Tuesdays. The country clubs would not have had a guarantee under those circumstances. I congratulate the National Party on its representations, and again point to the lack of knowledge and interest of the Liberal Party and its lack of contact with country racing people. No doubt it will again be proven next year, as it has been this year, that Liberal Party members will make statements against the Government on racing that will be wrong again.

Because the holding of race meetings has been somewhat compromised-some country clubs will hold meetings on Wednesdays and others on Tuesdays-the country and city clubs and people who make a living from racing will be better of[ I congratulate the National Party on its initiative because its members have been prepared to talk to representatives of the clubs and the industry.

Mr BURGIN (Polwarth)-I have just heard an amazing speech. The Minister has been asked time and again to give a guarantee to the country racing people; he would not give it.

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! I advise the honourable member for Polwarth that this is a narrow and restricted debate. The House gave leave to the Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation to respond, and I do not intend to allow the honourable member to debate the matter which the Minister clarified to the House. The debate is restricted to the amendments made by the Legislative Council.

Mr BURGIN-The first amendment changed meetings from Tuesday to Wednesday.

The SPEAKER-I am aware of that, and I ask the honourable member to direct his attention to that matter.


Mr BURGIN-Thank you, Mr Speaker; I just wanted to be sure I was on the right track. I knew that you knew what you were talking about.

The SPEAKER-I suggest the honourable member does not become too pedantic in his manner.

Mr BURGIN-I was not endeavouring to be too pedantic, Mr Speaker. The amendment will change from Tuesday to Wednesday race meetings that will be held in the metropolitan area. The amendment is bound up with the amount of finance that will come back to the Totalizator Agency Board through racing; the whole matter hinges on those days. Honourable members have heard it asked in the House, mainly by inteIjection, "What is the difference between holding meetings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays"? The answer is that for country racing there is a vast difference between Tuesday and Wednesday. I do not know how anybody could give a guarantee that the country race clubs will be as well off as they are at present when no guarantee is given of how much will be received through the Totalizator Agency Board after racing days are changed from Tuesdays to Wednesdays on these additional days.

Because of the additional Wednesday meetings that are being transferred to the metropolitan area, lower quality horses will be raced in the country on weekday meetings, on whatever day they are held, because the higher stakes and additional attractions in the city will keep the better horses in the metropolitan area. This means that the country areas will gradually lose that type of horse at the mid-week race meetings. In turn, it will lead to less betting and lower Totalizator Agency Board turnovers on all country mid-week race meetings. There is no way the Minister can give a guarantee.

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! I advise the honourable member for Polwarth that the subject-matter before the House is that amendment No. 1 as made by the Legislative Council, be agreed to with an amendment, of which the honourable member has a copy. I do not intend to allow a full-scale debate to take place ranging over the whole subject of country racing or any other matter in the Bill. Like every other honourable member, the honourable member for Polwarth is restricted to the amendment made by the


Legislative Council and the amendment moved by the Minister.

Mr BURGIN-The change from Tuesday to Wednesday will surely be detrimental to country racing in Victoria. The Liberal Party is not going to let country racing down while it can help it. I am very disappointed in the National Party for changing direction at this late stage. The change from Wednesday meetings taken from the country areas to the metropolitan area will cause tremendous damage to country racin$ in Victoria. Although it will generate additional funds through the racing system, I am not sure how much more money will be generated, so I am not sure how much a guarantee of the Minister is worth in relation to the proposed change. Country racing interests cannot be sure of that, either, because it is an indefinite amount. That statement is not a reflection against the Minister; I just do not think that kind of guarantee can be given with certainty. The damage that will be done to country racing by the proposed change will be detrimental to racing throughout Victoria.

The growth of the Totalizator Agency Board will not keep up with the costs of racing in this State and, with the changes to race meetings, it will be only one or two years at the most before so much dama$.e has been done to country racing that it wIll be nearly out of business and some method will have to be found to finance racing again.


Ayes 46 Noes .. 18


Mr Cain Miss Callister Mr Cathie DrCoghill Mr Crabb Mr Culpin Mr Emst Mr Evans

(Gippsland East) Mr Fogarty Mr Fordham Mr Gray Mr Hann Mr Harrowfield Mr Hassett Mrs Hill

AYES MrHill Mr Ihlein Mr Jasper Mr Jolly Mr Kennedy Mr Kirkwood Mr McCutcheon Mr McDonald Mr McGrath Mr McNamara Mr Mathews Mr Newton Mr Norris Mrs Ray Mr Roper Mr Seitz

Mrs Setches Mr Sheehan

(Ballarat South) Mr Shell Mr Sidiropoulos Mr Simmonds Mr Simpson Mr Steggall Mr Stirling

Mr Austin Mr Brown Mr Burgin Mr Delzoppo MrEbery Mr Kempton Mr Kennett Mr Lieberman Mr McKellar Mr Ramsay

Mr Ross-Edwards Mr . Whiting


Mr Trezise Mr Wallace Mr Walsh Mr Wilkes Mr Wilton

Tellers: Mr Micallef Mr Pope

NOES Mr Reynolds Mr Richardson Mr Saltmarsh Mrs Sibree Mr Templeton Mr Williams

Tellers: Mr Dickinson Mr Leigh

PAIRS Mr Tanner Mr Maclellan

Mr TREZISE (Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation)-I move:

That amendment No. 2 be agreed to.

The motion was agreed to. Mr TREZISE (Minister for Youth, Sport

and Recreation)- I move:

That amendment No. 3 be disagreed with.

The Government considers the amendment made in another place is too restrictive and in its place the Government will propose an amendment to repeal section 33 (d) of the Racing Act 1958 and insert a new clause which will allow the Victoria Racing Club and the Racecourses Licences Board not to restrict the racing dates for the 1983-84 season.

This will allow the Racecourses Licences Board to allocate additional meetings to country clubs as has been supported by the board which has a representative from city and country areas, an independent chairman, a representative from the Victorian Country Racing Council and also the subcommittee of the Victoria Racing Oub. This group was formed to examine the interests of country racing. The provision set in 1928 is not relevant to 1982, some 55 years later.

It is about time the State adjusted to the changes in population and circumstances,


as well as changes in the industry which concern trainers, horses and the public which attends race meetings. The conditions should be made and set in line with today's standards.

As I said before, the Racecourses Licences Board, the Victorian Country Racing Council and the Victoria Racing Club sub-committee considers that there should be additional meetings at the courses in Mornington, Geelong and Sale. The Government should not be restricted by the parochial interests of people in the Parliament who too often think of the local areas they represent before the interests of racing as a whole.

When one considers the recommendations to change the dates or allocations across boundary lines as proposed in 1921, which is something like 10 meetings out of 400 meetings in Victoria or 2·5 per cent, one realizes that is a small change. The amendment will mean that the date will not be altered to 1 August 1982 but will relate to the proposed allocations of race dates in country Victoria from August 1983. That is common sense and brings the conditions for race meetings in Victoria up to date.

Millions of dollars have been spent on specific racing districts and courses to build grandstands and training centres, yet those courses are not considered in comparison with their earnings, population and their popularity in the racing world which is certainly out dated thinking. It is my pleasure to move the amendment.

Mr REYNOLDS (Gisborne)-The amendment before the House disagrees with an amendment carried in another place which omitted clause 11 of the Bill. The clause is small but has far-reaching effects. The Minister agrees to omit section 33 (d) which he rightly points out refers to race meetings in districts during the season beginning 31 March 1928.

I agree with the Minister that the provision is out of date. Last week, prior to debating the Bill, I was unable to find out from any source what meetings were held in the districts in 1928-29. I have since discovered that, because it has been in power for twelve months, the Government has overseen the Racing Act and allowed the regulations to be broken as they have been broken in years gone by.


All parties are to blame for allowing those provisions to be overruled. In 1928-29 the northern district had 70 meetings, this year it had 76 meetings, so it was within the ambit of the Act. The north-eastern district had 43 race meetings in 1928-29, this year it had 66. In 1928-29, the north-western district had 30 meetings, this year it had 30.

The Racing Act is administered by the Minister and he now seeks to amend it, yet he has allowed the provisions of that Act to be broken while he has presided over it. That is a fact because the north-western district had only 30 meetings this year. That situation probably occurred under previous Governments and, let us face facts, none of us are blameless and none of us should cast the first stone.

The south-western district had 60 meetings in 1928-29 and this year it had 64. The Ballarat district, which I am sure has not increased in population, had 37 meetings in 1928-29 and this season it had 34. Again the law has been broken. The Gippsland district has increased its number of meetin$s from 17 in 1928-29 to 55 this year. The MInister suggests that the Geelong district is deserving of an extra four meetings because of the change in conditions. I do not argue with that. In 1928-29, the Port Phillip and Geelong district-as it was then known-had nine meetings, this year it had 63. Obviously the race meetings had increased according to the population increase.

The archaic law of 1928-29 has been overlooked and experience has shown that with time and common sense Victoria has grown with the times and meetings have been allowed to take place to date as they should. For the record, the Mildura district had thirteen meetings in 1928-29 and this year it had thirteen, twelve regular meetings and one that was held on Anzac Day. In reality that district has remained stagnant over the past 55 years.

I hope the Minister will tell the people in Coleraine, Kaniva, Kerang, Chiltern, St Amaud, and all those who have lost meetings in their areas, that those meetings are entirely lost from their districts. The southwestern district, which had 64 meetings this year, will revert next year to 58 meetings, as acknowledged in advance communication. The Minister should confer with people from the Western District about whom we


were talking and suggest to them that they do not need those meetings because they are inefficient. That appears to be the criterion used in altering the boundaries.

Mr McGRA TH (Lowan)-The honourable member for Gippsland East indicated the effect that amendment No. 3 would have. I agree that over a number of years it would appear that the Act was not strictly administered. As the honourable member for Gisborne said, one cannot cast too many stones. Mr Speaker, would you rule whether it is in order to speak about amendment No.4?

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! It is not for me to indulge the honourable member. Amendment No. 3 is before the House. The honourable member will have to wait until amendment No. 4 is moved before he makes a comment on it.

Mr McGRA TH-Thank you, Mr Speaker. It is disappointing that race meetings will be taken away from areas such as Kerang, St Arnaud and Coleraine. The people in those areas have worked very hard. It is disappointing that the Kaniva and Chiltern clubs will also disappear.

Mr KENNETT (Leader of the Opposition)-The amendment seeks to reverse the situation that had obviously been agreed to for good reasons in another place. The motive of the Opposition in moving the amendment in the Upper House was to ensure that country race clubs, as they currently exist, are protected in terms of the number of race meetings they conduct. It is all very well for honourable members to suggest that this move is supported by the Country Racing Council. The Liberal Party does not represent that council so much as it represents the clubs involved. Differences have existed between the clubs and their organizations, whether they be political parties or racing bodies.

I am amazed that the National Party has done an about flip and sold down the drain the interest of country race clubs. Last week the honourable members for Lowan, Swan Hill, Benambra, Gippsland East and Gippsland South supported the Opposition with respect to the boundaries. However, a week and a half later the National Party has jumped into bed with the Labor Party and sold down the tube the interests of country


clubs. It is all very well for honourable members to say that the National Party is being realistic. The public will make up its own mind. Realism is making a commitment to country clubs. Realism means that the Liberal Party will stand by the commitment that the National Party has sold its own members down the drain.

Mr HANN (Rodney)-Never in my life have I heard such a load of rubbish. The Leader of the Opposition is well aware that over many months the future structure of the racing industry was discussed throughout the industry. A number of reports have been prepared by the various organizations and the Country Racing Council. A number of clubs have expressed concern about significant changes. However, in the long run, the proposed changes have been generally supported as being in the long-term interests of the racing industry.

A recommendation was made about the need for a restructuring of race meetings. It is disappointing to hear the Leader of the Opposition make such a big noise on the issue. It is a waste of time listening to the Leader of the Opposition half the time because he often is not sure about what his party supports. I reject totally the nonsense espoused by the Leader of the Opposition. The honourable member for Lowan spelt out the National Party's position on the matter.

The National Party negotiated with the Government because that is the way Parliament should operate. Parliament cannot operate if the parties stand apart without being prepared to discuss issues. The National Party discussed the issue with the Government, and its spokesman on Youth, Sport and Recreation had discussions with representatives of Victorian racing clubs. The view that has been put to the National Party is that it should support these further amendments to the Bill and that is the reason why the National Party supports the amendment.


Ayes 45 Noes .. 19



Miss Callister MrCathie Dr Coghill MrCrabb MrCulpin MrEmst MrEvans

(Gippsland East) Mr Fogarty MrFordham MrGray MrHann Mr Harrowfield Mr Hassett Mrs Hill MrHilI Mr Ihlein Mr Jasper Mr Jolly MrKennedy MrKirkwood Mr McCutcheon MrMcDonald MrMcGrath

Mr Austin MrBrown MrBurgin MrDelzoppo MrEbery MrKempton MrKennett Mr Lieberman MrMcKellar Mr Maclellan

Mr Ross-Edwards MrWhiting

AYES

MrMcNamara MrMathews MrNewton MrNorris MrPope Mrs Ray MrRoper MrsSetches MrSheehan

(Ballarat South) MrShell Mr Sidiropoulos MrSimmonds MrSimpson MrSteggall MrStirling MrTrezise MrWallace MrWalsh MrWilkes MrWilton

Tellers: MrMicallef MrSeitz

NOES

MrRamsay MrReynolds Mr Richardson Mr Saltmarsh MrsSibree Mr Templeton MrWilliams

Tellers: Mr Dickinson MrLeigh

PAIRS

MrTanner Mrs Patrick

Mr TRESIZE (Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation)-I move:

That this House disagree with amendment No. 4, but make the following amendments in the Bill:

1. Clause 11, after "11 ... insert .. ( 1)".

2. Clause 11, at the end of the clause insert-

'(2) In section 33 of the principal Act, after paragraph (c) there is hereby inserted the following paragraph:

"(d) The total number of race meetings for horse races determined by the Minister under paragraph (c) in respect of any race meetings district shall not be less than the number of race meetings for horse races held in such race meetings district during the year which began on 1 August 1983 by all clubs, associations and bodies of persons registered by and under the rules for the time being in force of the Victoria Racing Club.".'


This amendment is related to the previous one. It allows the date of 1 Au,ust 1983 to be the limit so far as district racing clubs are concerned. There will be no fewer meetings after this year's allocations for the country districts have been set out. It allows the recommendations of the Racecourses Licences Board and the views put forward by the Country Racin$ Council that there should be a more reahstic allocation of meetings than those set out in 1928 to be ~onsidered. It means more revenue for the racing pool and for country racing overall. It is more realistic and anyone prepared to speak to the breeders, owners, trainers, jockeys and those who rely on the industry for a living will realize that.

The lack of action by the previous Government will be turned around by the initiative taken by this Government. The record will show this time next year that it is the right step. It has been proved that the previous Government was wrong to refuse to allow after-race pay-outs, and it is wrong about its opposition to the 30B contract to broadcast all Totalizator Agency Board meetings. The Leader of the Opposition said that that decision was a disgrace-that is the word he used. If the Leader of the Opposition said it was a disgrace and the shadow Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation says, by interjection, it is all right, it proves there is a split in the party.

The SPEAKER (the HOD.· C. T. EdmUDds)-Order! I advise the Minister that he is under the same restraint as every other member regarding the matter before the House. I ask him to return to the amendment and to relate his remarks to the proceedings before the House.

Mr TREZISE-The amendment provides for the updating of the 1928 provisions and sets the date of 1 August 1983 as the limit. That is instead of the date of 1 August 1982, which was proposed by the other place.

Mr REYNOLDS (Gisborne)-As the Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation correctly said, this amendment follows on from the previous one. This is a compromise on the part of the Government to meet some of the concerns of the Liberal Party. When a division is called for on the motion, the same sell-out by the National Party will be seen as causing the meetings held in the


current year in country districts to be changed m most cases.

The amendment fixes the number of meetings at that set for the 1983-84 season. I thank the Minister for giving me the assurance that from then on there shall be no fewer meetings in each district. To change that, legislation must be brought to the House to increase the number of meetings that can be held in a country district. That means that the south-western district, which now has 64 meetings, will have 58 meetings next year and will be tied to no fewer than that. As all of the 400 meetings have been allocated, someone must miss out.

I have a letter from Mr Richard Bunting, who is the Secretary of the Racecourses Licences Board, which details the number of race meetings that would be held in each district. I also have a copy of a tentative list of days on which race clubs will hold meetings. However, that list has since been altered. I ask the Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation to confirm that the altered list of race meeting dates is correct.

The Opposition is also concerned at the clash of meetings between the various racing codes. For example, 34 major harness race meetings to be held in the day-~ime will clash with thoroughbred race meetings and the Totalizator Agency Board turnover will therefore be down by 60 per cent. It is to be hoped that the Minister will ensure that no racing code is disadvantaged by an alteration to the racing calender.

Mr McGRA TH (Lowan)-The country racing industry will appreciate the proposed amendment. Both the Racecourses Licences Board and the Victorian Country Racing Council have indicated that it is necessary to reach agreement on race dates so that the racing season can be programmed. The amendment before the House states, inter alia:

(c) In respect of any race meetings district shall not be less than the number of race meetings for horse races held in such race meetings district during the year which began on 1 August 1983.

That will satisfy the expectations of country race clubs. I have a document from the Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation which indicates that the north-east region in 1983-84 will have 65 race dates; the Port Phillip region will have 71; the south-west region will have 58; the Ballarat region will


have 34; the Gippsland district region will have 57; the north-west region will have 30; the northern district region will have 73 and the Mildura district region will have twelve.

It is disappointing to note that racing dates will be lost to race clubs located at St Arnaud, Coleraine and Kerang. However, earlier this evening before I entered the Chamber, I spoke with a senior official of the St Arnaud Racing Club who indicated that that club had accepted that it would lose some race meetings. However, that club believes, with the right approach, it can justify additional race meetings in the future.

In Victoria, the thoroughbred racing industry has the right of first call on race dates. The Minister should ensure that the thoroughbred racing industrr. programmes the race dates as soon as possible. Until that is done, the harness racing industry will be in confusion as to the programming of its race dates. The honourable member for Gisborne referred to that matter when he spoke of the race date clashes between harness and thoroughbred racing.

The National Party will support the amendment moved by the Minister because that amendment, if passed, will tighten the number of race meetings for country race clubs. As the honourable member for Gisborne said, previous Governments had allowed the Racing Act to be amended to break up the race dates in the country race districts. Once clause 11 is amended, that will no longer be possible.

Mr KENNETT (Leader of the Opposition)-The Opposition has been accused of being the voice of the Victoria Racing Club. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Opposition is seeking to act in the interests of country race clubs and country people generally. The Opposition r~ognizes the needs of both the metropohtan and country racing districts. Honourable members should note that, if the amendment is agreed to, Bendigo, Kerang, St Arnaud, Kaniva, Chiltern, Coleraine, Penshurst and Warrnambool will lose race meetings.

The SPEAKER (the HOD. C. T. EdmuDds)-Order! I ask the House to come to order. The Chair is having difficulty in controlling the House. It is a narrow debate on the amendment before the House and I ask the Leader of the Opposition to speak


to the amendment and not attempt to broaden the debate.

Mr KENNETT-Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am attempting to speak to the amendment before the House. The amendment, if agreed to, will alter the racing dates. I was attempting to highlight those country areas that will lose race meetings.

Mr Trezise-Who made the decision?

Mr KENNETT -The honourable gentleman may well ask who made the decision.

The SPEAKER-Order! The question is out of order. The Leader of the Opposition should not listen to interjections as they are disorderly.

Mr KENNETI -Once again, the Liberal Party expresses its concern for the survival of the country racing industry and those communities that look forward to their towns and cities holding those meetings. The Liberal Party is disappointed that the National Party has been prepared so quickly to change its attitude on this issue after having spoken so strongly against the measure last week or the week before. The Bill will now be returned to the other place. The amendment is one of the major thrusts of the Government in its determination to alter the racing industry in Victoria.

The Liberal Party will continue to put the interests of both country racing and country communities first in making its decision on such an important issue.


Ayes 47 Noes 20


Miss Callister MrCathie Dr Coghill MrCrabb MrCulpin MrEmst MrEvans

(Gippsland East) MrFogarty MrFordham MrGray MrHann Mr Harrowfield MrHassett

AYES

Mrs Hill MrHiII Mr Ihlein MrJasper Mr Jolly MrKennedy MrKirkwood Mr McCutcheon MrMcDonald MrMcGrath MrMcNamara MrMathews Mr Micallef MrNorris


MrPope MrSimpson MrsRay MrSpyker MrRoper MrSteggall MrSeitz MrStirling MrsSetches MrTrezise MrSheehan MrWalsh

(Ivanhoe) MrWilkes MrSheehan MrWilton

(Ballarat South) MrShell Tellers: Mr Sidiropoulos MrNewton MrSimmonds MrWallace

NOES

Mr Austin MrRamsay MrBrown MrReynolds MrBurgin Mr Richardson MrDelzoppo Mr Saltmarsh MrEbery MrsSibree MrJona MrTempleton MrKempton MrWilliams MrKennett Mr Lieberman Tellers: MrMcKellar Mr Dickinson Mr Maclellan MrLeigh

PAIRS

MrHockley MrEvans

Mr Ross-Edwards (Ballarat North)

MrTanner MrWhiting MrsPatrick

Mr TREZISE (Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation)-I move:

That amendment No. 5 be agreed to with the following amendment:

Omit "for a period of 12 months" and insert "until 1 April 1985"

Amendment No. 5 relates to sections 4 to 14 of the Act, which cover many subjects, too many subjects for them to be brought back to the House as proposed within a period of twelve months. Hence, I have moved that the period of twelve months be replaced by the insertion of "until 1 April 1985".

The reason for the amendment to the amendment is to allow the Government to have at least a full year's operation from the new racing season until 1 August 1984, to assess what legislation should be brought in after that. Under this proposal it should be for a period of only twelve months, from June 1983 to June 1984. I point out, of course, that the new racing season starts on 1 August 1983. Legislation will be brought back to this House in June next year as


proposed by the amendment, instead of February or March 1984, which would have given the Government, the community and the Opposition and all interested parties only seven or eight months to see how the formula works out.

On many occasions, I have stated that I would have an ongoing review of the distribution formula for the three racing codes in approximately February, a review of the allocations to the racing codes and the effect on country clubs in particular. It is fair to say that it would be a far better indication if there were a delay until 1 April 1985 to allow a full year's review of the changed circumstances to operate as from 1 August 1983.

Mr REYNOLDS (Gisborne)-The amendment moved by the Minister seeks to alter slightly the amendment proposed by the Opposition and the National Party in another place and it means the Government has almost accepted the Opposition's amendment. I understand the reason behind the Minister's proposal for an advance of twelve months on the initial proposal by the Liberal Party, and it is probably logical. This clause seeks to insert a sunset provision in several clauses in the Bill and the Opposition would have, accepted a further alteration to the sunset provision in that it is really concerned only about a review of the additional city meetings and a review of the Totalizator Agency Board distribution. This will ensure that the Bill will come back before the House after the Minister has had a full year to consider the effect it has had on all facets of the industry. I acknowledge that it is a complex industry and many parochial interests come forward that make it awkward to make a decision and achieve some middle ground. The Opposition reluctantly accepts the amendment.

Mr McGRATH (Lowan)-I made the remarks ten days to two weeks ago, when the debate commenced, that legislation relating to sport ought to be the easiest to pass through the House but, during the time that I have been here, it has probably been the most difficult to pass, and this Bill is no exception. Amendment No. 5 is a sensible clause to have proclaimed in the Bill. It will bring about a review of what will take place in the racing industry in the next twelve months. There have been significant changes in the number of race days in the city and

Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill

changes in relation to country districts, such as four extra meetings in Sale, four extra meetings in Geelong and two extra meetings in Mornington. There will be a major change in the distribution of Totalizator Agency Board entitlement to the racing industry.

The fixed distributions are significant and the new system of 20 per cent to harness racing and 10 per cent to greyhound racing could well put those two industries on their feet. As a review hangs over the three codes of racing, it could be the incentive needed by those three codes to spur them to improve their performances wherever they can and from that point of view it is a ~sitive provision to insert in the Bill. It WIll be interesting to look with hindsight after twelve months' operation to see who was right and who was wrong in the racing industry in Victoria.



PAPERS

The following papers, pursuant to the directions of several Acts of Parliament, were laid on the table by the Clerk:

Grain Elevators Board-Report and statement of accounts for the year ended 31 October 1982.

Land Act I 958-Resumption ofland in the County of Buln Buln for use as a police radio base-Certificate of Minister of Public Works.

Statutory Rules under the following Acts: Estate Agents Act 1980-No. 108 Farm Produce Merchants and Commission Agents

Act 1965-No. 109 Fruit and Vegetables Act 1958-No. 102 Health Act 1958-No. 107 Local Government Act 1958-No. 106 Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Act

1958-No.104 Motor Boating Act 1961-No. 105 Poisons Act 1962-No. 110 Public Service Act 1 974-PSD Nos. 31 to 33 Water Act 1958-No. 100

MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS (AMENDMENT) BILL


Hospitals and Charities Bill


HOSPITALS AND CHARITIES (COMMITTEES OF MANAGEMENT)

BILL

This· Bill was returned from the Council with a message relating to amendments.


STATE INSURANCE OFFICE (EXTENSION OF FRANCHISE) BILL



MINES (AMENDMENT) BILL (No. 2)



1. Oause 10, page 15, line 45, omit "may" and insert "shall".

2. Clause 10, page 16, line 34, after "from the claim, but" insert "the total weight of samples taken shall not exceed 10 tonnes except with the consent of the owner of the claim, and the holder of the exploration licence".

3. Clause I 0, page 17, line 40, at the end of the line insert "and".

4. Clause 10, page 17, line 43, omit "and".

5. Clause 10, page 17, lines 44 to 46, omit the words and expressions on these lines.

6. Clause 10, page 17, line 48, omit "that period of twelve months" and insert .. the period of twelve months after the day on which the exploration licence was first granted".

7. Clause 11, page 20, lines 11 to 16, omit the words and expressions on these lines and insert:

"( c) A right during the currency of the registration or the renewal of the registration of the claim to reside on the claim in a caravan or other temporary accommodation or with the consent of the Minister of Lands or other person or body of persons in whom the management or control of the land is vested and subject to such conditions as he or it imposes in any permanent form of accommodation."

8. Clause 13, page 21, line 32, after "has" insert "intentionally".

9. Clause 13, page 21, line 35, omit "criminal".



"(24) Wbere-

(a) in respect of any land constituting a claim

(i) a licence ceases to be in force; or

(ii) an application for a licence is refused declared abandoned or withdrawn; and

(b) on the date on which the licence so ceases to be in force or the application for the licence is refused declared abandoned or withdrawn-

(i) the land constituting the claim or land below or surrounding that land is held by the licensee under a lease; or

(ii) the land constituting the claim or land below or surrounding that land is the subject of a lease application by the licensee-

the claim shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in sub-section (23), remain subject to the depth limitation and any conditions imposed in relation to it as a result of proceedings under this section." .

11. Clause 17, page 33, line 2, after sub-clause (3) insert:

'(4) After section 41 (3) of the Principal Act there shall be inserted the following sub-section:

"(4) The area marked out for the purposes of an application for a development lease or a mining lease shall not exceed 260 hectares unless the consent in writing of the Minister to the marking out of a greater area has been first obtained, and any marking out in contravention of this sub-section shall, to the whole extent of the land marked out be of no effect.".'

12. Clause 18, page 33, omit this clause.

13. Clause 27, page 42, sub-clause (2), omit this subclause and insert:

'(2) Where immediately before the commencement a person was an applicant for a licence under the repealed provisions that person shall, if he makes an application before the expiration of three months after the commencement under the amended Principal Act in respect of the whole or any part of the land which was the subject of an application by him under the repealed provisions have priority over all applications made under the amended Principal Act in respect of the land for which he applies except that where in relation to the land there are two or more applications under the amended Principal Act by persons who were applicants under the repealed provisions those applications shall have the same priority inter se as the applications had under the repealed provisions and no application under the amended Principal Act in respect of land which was the subject of an application under the repealed provisions, being an application by a person other than a person who was an applicant in respect of the land under those repealed provisions, shall be determined during that period of three months.

In this sub-section-

"Amended Principal Act" means the Principal Act as amended by this Act.


"Application" means an application for a lease licence permit or other authority or an application for the registration of land as a claim.

"Commencement" means date of the commencement ofthis Act.

"Repealed provisions" means sections 63 and 64 of the Principal Act as in force before the commencement.'

14. Clause 35, page 58, sub-clause (1), omit this subclause and insert:

'(I) For section 81(1) of the Principal Act there shall be substituted the following sub-section:

.. ( I) During-

(a) the term ofa lease, the lessee shall have the right to search for minerals in tailings produced by him in the course of prospecting or mining on the leased land and to extract from those tailings those substances for which the lessee is authorized to prospect or mine and to use those tailings in connection with his prospecting or mining operations;

or

(b) the currency of the registration ofland as a claim, the owner of the claim shall have the right to search and mine for minerals on or in tailings which are-

(i) produced by him in the course of prospecting or mining on the claim;

or

(ii) the property of the Crown and situated on the c1aim-

and to extract minerals from those tailings and to use those tailings in connection with his prospecting or mining operations. ". •

15. Oause 88, page 120, line 38, after "licence" insert .. , or prospecting area under section 325".


"(b) where a claim has been marked out before 14 June 1983 but is not registered on that date, the occupier of the land so marked out shall, for the period of 12 months from that date, retain any rights which under the Principal Act as in force before the commencement of this Act, he had immediately before the commencement of this Act by virtue of that marking out and occupation. "

17. Insert the following new clause to follow clause 17:

"AA. Section 42 ofthe Principal Act is repealed."

Mr MATHEWS (Minister for Police and Emergency Services)-I move:


The amendments before the House are those on which considerable agreement was reached in another place. The Government accepts the consensus that was arrived at. In the light of discussions that have taken

Mines (Amendment) Bill (No. 2)

place earlier today, I believe that attitude is shared by the other parties in this House.

Mr EBERY (Midlands )-As the Minister indicated, the amendments were agreed to in the other House. The Opposition considers that they do not go anywhere near far enough. The Opposition introduced some of the amendments and I am pleased that the Government has taken them on board, particularly the amendment relating to the sample from a claim that an exploration licence holder can take. The Bill originally introduced simply referred to "sample".

Mr Maclellan-If it is gold, I want a sample.

Mr EBERY -Yes, if it were gold, it would be very nice. The Opposition moved the amendment so that at least some indication would be given of what size sample is allowed. I consider that 10 tonnes is a reasonable amount to allow exploration licence companies to take as a sample, at least to assess the quality of the ore in the area.

The other major amendment related to buildings that could be constructed on claims. That extended the rights of claim holders considerably and I consider that the amendment relating to a caravan is sufficient for the operator of the claim to proceed. The Opposition does not disagree with the other amendments, but the consent requirements from the exploration licence holder or a claim holder does not go far enough. The Opposition considers that consent should be made in writing to the exploration licence holder, sent by certified mail. If a reply is not received within 30 days, it would indicate that the exploration licence holder had no objection to the claim holder getting approval for proceeding to go for registration. It is a strong case that this should be occurring. The problems that many claim holders have had in getting permission from the exploration licence holder have been extraordinary. The exploration licence holder has not even been required to answer correspondence. It is quite unrealistic to expect the miner's right claim holder to make application, not receive any correspondence, and in the process the claim holder is therefore not allowed to proceed.

The Opposition is strongly of the opinion that the amendments do not go as far as it would like them to go in the areas I have

State Board of Education Bill

outlined. The Opposition agrees with the other amendments.

Mr Maclellan-They are a vast improvement.

Mr EBERY -Yes, it proves that the Government did not do much consultation, or should I say that consultation was a bit one-sided. I assure the Government that the Bill will cause many hiccups and in the longterm the Opposition's policy and philosophy would have been far better than the Government's measure. I ask the Minister to take on board an amendment to give the miner's right claim holder the same opportunity of getting permission from the exploration licence holder without being placed in an invidious position.

Mr B. J. EV ANS (Gippsland East)-It is true to say that a considerable part of the credit due for the amendments before the House must go to my colleague in another place, Mr Ken Wright, who convened a meeting of the largely competing interests, namely, the prospectors on the one hand and mining companies on the other hand. I t was good that the Minister saw fit to join that conference, together with his advisers. As a result, an acceptable compromise on a difficult issue has been reached. Obviously, when a compromise is made not everybody is happy, but that is part and parcel of the exercise. In the whole history of this Bill the process of consultation has been evidenced. I commend the Government for the way it has handled the proposed legislation and express the wish that it will handle other controversial matters in a similar way.


STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION BILL

The message from the Council relating to the amendment in this Bill was taken into consideration.

Council's amendment:

Clause 4, page 3, line 21, after "of" (where first occurring) insert "persons employed professionally in education and persons not so employed, and of".

Mr FORDHAM (Minister of Education)-I move:

That the amendment be agreed to.

The amendment arose from consideration following the passage of the Bill through the


Assembly. It relates to the advice or determination of Parliament to the Minister regarding an appropriate balance of persons on the State board. I considered the comments made by the Deputy Leader of the National Party and the spokesperson for the Liberal Party on this important issue. In a spirit of compromise and an attempt to ensure that the Bill has the whole-hearted support of all parties of the Chamber, the Government has agreed to the amendment.

The effect of the amendment will be that in bringing forward persons for appointment to the board, the Minister will take into account what both the Liberal Party and the National Party considered the important factor, which is the consideration of persons employed professionally in education and whose income and full-time occupation is in education, as distinct from others who are only interested and involved in education. In that same spirit of compromise the amendment has been agreed to. I am sure it adds to the lustre and standing of the Bill. I look forward to the implementation of this important measure in education in the future.

Mr JONA (Hawthorn)-I am delighted that the Minister of Education, in his spirit of compromise, has indicated full support for the amendment. I only wish that this generous spirit of compromise was extended to apply the same principle in respect of the appointment of full-time members of the board where half of the members, which would be two, could be persons employed professionally in education and the other two persons not so employed.

The Minister has indicated that the spirit of this amendment will apply to the council as a whole, and the Opposition wishes the board well.

Mr HANN (Rodney)-The National Party is deeply grateful to the Minister for agreeing to include this provision which, in line with the amendment that I proposed, establishes a balance between lay persons and professional educators on the board. The National Party believes this is important because by far the largest number of persons who are involved in education are students, and it is important to give due recognition to those students and their parents in examining the future structure


and role of education in this State. That was the logic behind the amendment I moved.

I point out that the board, as presently constituted, consists of ten persons who are professionally employed in education and only four non-professional educators, so I am grateful that the Minister has accepted this amendment and even strengthened what I was proposing. My amendment would have given the Minister the option of looking to the future. He now needs to look to the present board to decide whether it consists of a balance of professional and non-professional persons. The amendment will not oblige him to do so, but he may give consideration to that matter now, and I hope he will further consider it in the future. The National Party welcomes the amendment.


STATE INSURANCE (EXTENSION OF FRANCHISE) BILL


Council's amendments: 1. Clause 2, page 2, lines 8 to 14, omit the words and

expressions on these lines. 2. Clause 3, page 3, at the end of the clause insert:

U( ) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Act the Insurance Commissioner shall not either by himself or when authorized or required by the Minister so to do make any inquiry or investigation or exercise any other power or function under this or any other Act or law for the purpose of obtaining any information with respect to the business of any other insurer that is not available to insurers generally.

( ) After the commencement of the State Insurance Office (Extension of Franchise) Act 1983 the Insurance Commissioner shall not exercise or authorize any other person to exercise any of the powers conferred on the Insurance Commissioner by section 100e of the Workers Compensation Act 1958 or receive or keep any copies of or extracts from any books or records produced pursuant to the provisions of that section.

( ) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the provisions of section 7 (3) after the passing of the State Insurance Office (Extension of Franchise) Act 1983 and before the commencement thereof the Insurance Commissioner shall in writing assign to the Director-General of the Department of Management and Budget the exercise of the powers and functions of the Insurance Commissioner under Part v. of the Workers Compensation Act 1958 and

State Insurance (Extension of Franchise) Bill

thereupon the Director-General of the Department of Management and Budget shall, to the exclusion of the Insurance Commissioner, exercise those powers and functions in all respects as if he were the Insurance Commissioner.".

Mr JOLLY (Treasurer)-Both amendments deal with the issue of the competitive position of the State Insurance Office. The first deals with a reference to public records and the Freedom of Information Act, and ensures that the office will be subject to that Act, except in those areas that are outlined in that Act. Under amendment No. 1, the office will be subject to the Public Records Act. The Government has been advised that it is unnecessary to exclude the office from the Public Records Act and that that will not in any way interfere with the competitive positIon of the office.

Amendment No. 2 arises from discussions I had with the Opposition parties and representatives of the Insurance industry. One major concern of the industry was that the capacity of the Insurance Commissioner as General Manager of the State Insurance Office could cause a conflict of interest and allow him to be placed in a position where he could use confidential knowledge to the advantage of that office.

The amendment ensures that the commissioner will not have access to information; that function will be delegated to the Director-General of the Department of Management and Budget. Honourable members can be assured that this amendment clearly removes the function of the Insurance Commissioner in respect of gathering information about the insurance industry, and that information will not be available to the State Insurance Office.

Although the office will have the power to move into life assurance, I repeat the undertaking given by the Premier that it will not provide life assurance during the first term of a Cain Labor Government. Further, I point out that, in respect of Government insurance business, the Government intends to call tenders from the private sector and to make decisions that are in the best interests of the Consolidated Fund. The amendments will ensure that the State Insurance Office can compete on equal terms in the market-place.

I therefore move:


Rural Finance and Settlement Commission Bill 16 June 1983 ASSEMBLY 5267

Mr RAMSA Y (Balwyn)-The Opposition welcomes the Government's readiness to accept the Council's amendments. The principle of the division of general government responsibilities of the Insurance Commisioner from the responsibilities of the chief executive officer of the State Insurance Office is important, as was argued in this House in the earlier debate. I am glad the Government has accepted that position. However, it raises an interesting point; in doing this, the Government recognizes that the Bill, as originally drafted, did not provide all the safeguards to ensure free and fair competition between the State Insurance Office with its extended franchise and its competitors in the market-place.

It is of some regret to the Opposition that the Government will not allow more time for further amendments to be considered and proposed in the same spirit as that in which these amendments were proposed. I deeply regret that the Government has taken this attitude and will not allow time for further consideration of the measure by the industry. However, it is of some comfort to those who are concerned about the issue of free and fair competition that the Government will accept amendment No. 2.

Mr HANN (Rodney)-The National Party welcomes the amendments, which resulted from discussions between the Treasurer and the other party spokesmen. They are worthy of support and important to the Bill.

Mr MACLELLAN (Berwick)-I would welcome an undertaking by the Treasurer that the Director-General of the Department of Management and Budget will not, in the course of his duties pursuant to amendment No. 2, when he takes over from the Insurance Commissioner the responsibility for the supervision of other companies, make information available to the chief executive of the State Insurance Office in such a way as to circumvent this amendment. In other words, I want to know that the spirit of the amendment will be carried into the further area.

The Treasurer indicates that he is prepared to give that undertaking. I thank him and welcome the undertaking.


RURAL FINANCE AND SETTLEMENT COMMISSION

(PENALTIES) BILL

The debate (adjourned from May 5) on the motion ofMr Wilkes (Minister for Local Government) for the second reading of this Bill was resumed.

Mr AUSTIN (Ripon)-This Bill amends the Rural Finance and Settlement Commission Act 1961 to allow for penalties that are contained within that Act to be converted to penalty units. It is a machinery measure that makes sense. Therefore, the Opposition supports the Bill.

Mr W ALLACE (Gippsland South)-The National Party supports the Bill. It is a small Bill that updates the principal Act, mainly in relation to penalties.

The motion was agreed to. The Bill was read a second time, and

passed through its remaining stages.

REVOCATION AND EXCISION OF CROWN RESERV AT!ONS BILL (No. 2)

The debate (adjourned from June 2) on the motion of Mr Simpson (Minister of Public Works) for the second reading of this Bill was resumed.

Mr AUSTIN (Ripon)-The Opposition supports the Bill.

Mr B. J. EVANS (Gippsland East)-I wish to make a very brief reference to item 1 in the schedule which refers to the excision of an area of land on Bullock Island at Lakes Entrance for the purpose of erecting a club-house for the Gippsland Lakes Boating Club.

Bullock Island is a very small island just inside the permanent entrance to the Gippsland Lakes. It has been the subject of some controversy over the years. A large amount of the area of the island has been created by the Public Works Department through dredging sand from the lakes and enlarging the island. Over the· years there has been a conflict between the Ports and Harbors Division of the Public Works Department, which claims that it put the island there, and the Lands Department, which claims that it has the responsibility for administering the use of the island.

This small excision is for the purposes of the Gippsland Lakes Boating Club which has been trying for many years to obtain a


suitable site on the foreshore where a clubhouse needs to be situated. This proposition will resolve a long-standing problem. I fully support the proposition.

Mr MACLELLAN (Berwick)-I support the Bill. I bring to the attention of the House the fact that in the schedule to the Bill there is a provision for part of land in the Parish of Gembrook to be excised from a reserve that relates to the Puffing Billy railway line easement. I make it clear that the land in question is not the part of the Puffing Billy line that is presently operational but part that extends through the township of Cockatoo to Gembrook and which is not presently used by Puffing Billy and the Emerald Railway Tourist Board.

I wrote to the Minister raising with him the question that it seemed ridiculous that every time one of the road crossings across an unused railway easement was to altered by so much as a minute measurement, it was necessary to bring the matter to the Parliament. The law says the easement is permanently reserved. The land was permanently reserved by legislation passed by the Parliament and that legislation returned that section to the control of the Crownto the Lands Department with a primary reservation for the Puffing Billy railway if the Puffing Billy railway should seek to extend the line along the old easement through to Cockatoo and ultimately to Gembrook.

I suggested that it was ridiculous that the Shire of Pakenham-and perhaps the Country Roads Board when road funds are available for road improvement-had to go first to the Department of Crown Lands and Survey and then to the Parliament to have legislation passed every time one of the level crossings over a railway line-that does not exist-was to be moved and legislation had to be introduced or a schedule in the Act had to be passed to authorize the work.

I suggested to the Minister that Parliament should amend the Puffing Billy legislation in a way that allowed for level crossings across land primarily reserved for possible future use to be dealt with by the Minister after consultation with the Puffing Billy authority instead of having to come to Parliament every time. In the middle of the township of Cockatoo, which was devastated by fire, indeed, on the corner of private land nearest to part of this scheduled

Revocation and Excision Bill

land, an old building was burnt down and rather than being able to sort out a silly and inconvenient traffic problem in the middle of Cockatoo, we have. had to wait until the department processed an amendment to the Act-a schedule to the Bill-and then obtain Parliamentary approval. This has been done all for nothing because the railway line to all intents and purposes does not exist, is non-operational and certainly will not be operational until further funds are made available to allow the Puffing Billy line to be extended.

I do not want to put Puffing Billy out of the action. I do not want the Country Roads Board to build roads willy nilly or disregard the future proposals for Puffing Billy. It is ridiculous when there has to be a schedule included in the annual Revocation and Excision of Crown Reservations Bill simply because Parliament took the precaution of entrenching, by reservation, land which is not railway land. Now if the community wants to move one of the level crossings, on a railway line that does not operate, three or four feet to one side or the other-outside the shaded area-it cannot do so.

To me, it is nonsense; it is silly, especially as sections of line are leased out. Here we have a line that is being leased out for other people to use. Certainly, some parts of it are not leased out and some of the parts that are referred to in the schedule are not leased out. There is a Country Fire Authority station, which the Minister for Police and Emergency Services will well remember surviving after the bush fires in Cockatoo. There it is, on railway land, in the middle of Cockatoo.

However, when it comes to sortin~ out a simple traffic problem of strengthenln~ the road at the main intersection in the middle of the township, people are required to go through the fantasy performance of trying to convince the department that the request of the shire is genuine. The Country Roads Board is involved in providing funds for the shire and, if the funds are not spent, they are moved off somewhere else, or people have to say to the board to please make the funds available next year. They would have to say to the shire to please hold the funds for another year while they wait for this process to go through. I do not wish to delay the matter here because, Heaven knows, it is the last day of the sessional

Liquor Control Bill

period and we had better get the Bill through this time.

The point I raise is that I have taken up the matter with the Minister, but he does not seem to understand that a different procedure should be adopted, with reports to Parliament and hearing of objections-and if there are any objections, we can then go back to this way. I do not understand, when Puffing Billy is happy, when the shire is happy and when the local community is happy, why all this formality is necessary to achieve a simple community project and purpose.

The community wants the road strengthened; it does not want people killed or injured any longer because the road in the middle of the township has a bend in it which is not only dangerous but also a menace to children crossing the road, to elderly people and to simple pedestrian traffic. On one corner is a fire station which used to be the public hall, a community centre and kindergarten are opposite, and on the other corner is the new health centre. On the fourth corner is a burnt down building, which would have enabled the road to be properly sorted out, had the people concerned been in a situation to acquire the vacant site while it was, unhappily, vacant as a result of the bush fires.

Honourable members need to examine procedures and to get away from the oldfashioned way of doing it. I know it was the Honourable Mr Galbally, a former member of another place, who brought in these entrenchment clauses, and for good reason at that time. There were abuses by Executive Government of the right to manage Crown lands. Crown lands were being used for this and that purpose, as a dumping ground for the shire depot. Perhaps there had been too many yacht clubs or too extensive an allocation of land for yacht clubs. Many bowling greens may have been appearing. I accept that there needed to be better controls, but do we now need on a railway line which is not operational to have the fantasy of having to pass a special schedule to an Act of Parliament to move a level crossing a short distance to suit community purposes?

I raise the matter publicly because I have not received satisfaction from the Minister. All I can say is that it is obviously going to be left to the Liberal Government to solve


the problem, if the Opposition cannot get the message through to this mob.

Mr WILKES (Minister for Local Government)-I would have readily agreed to take into account the points raised by the honourable member for Berwick, until he became rude about it. I will be prepared to discuss the matter with the Minister.



LIQUOR CONTROL BILL



TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (AMENDMENT) BILL (No. 2)

The debate (adjourned from May 24) on the motion ofMr Wilkes (Minister for Local Government) for the second reading of this Bill was resumed.

Mr LIEBERMAN (Benambra)-This Bill is supported by the Opposition. It contains a number of administrative changes to the Town and Country Planning Act, which are deemed to be appropriate and necessary, as a result of the observations of the Ministry for Planning and the current Minister for Planning since the operation of the general amending measure which was introduced by the former Government. In fact, it was introduced when I was Minister for Planning.

The measure that is being amended was designed to be legislation, the operation of which would be monitored. In fact, when introducing the original general amending Bill, in my second-reading speech, I foreshadowed that I anticipated that a number of changes were likely to be necessary following the opportunity of all honourable members to examine the effectiveness of the provision. This measure is a result of that experience. I commend the Government and the Minister for Planning in another place, Mr Evan Walker, for proceeding along that path, and bringing amendments regularly into the House in the local government tradition, and for responding to the need for change.


I t is a pity that some amendments take too long to get implemented and, for a Minister, it gets frustrating. However, that is the way it has to be.

A major provision in the measure relates to the disbandment of the Planning Consultative Council, as referred to in clauses 21 and 22. That council was established partly as a result of recommendations of the Building and Development Approvals Committee, which recommended that, following the amalgamation of the Town and Country Planning Board with the Ministry for Planning, there be a form of consultative body available to the Minister and to the new Ministry for Planning so that certain matters could be discussed, and which must be discussed, in respect of strategic planning.

The gentlemen who served on the council served Victoria well and I am proud to say that one of those members, Mr John Delzoppo, is now a member of Parliament. Mr John Bayly was the Chairman of the Planning Consultative Council, and I should like to pay tribute to him for his work in leading the council, even though its life has been relatively short. I understand that Mr Bayly considers the disbandment of the council as an appropriate measure following the experience of the former Government, the new Government, and of Mr Bayly during the time the legislation was in operation.

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-The time appointed by Sessional Orders for me to interrupt business has now arrived.

On the motion of Mr FORDHAM (Minister of Education), the sitting was continued.

Mr LIEBERMAN (Benambra)-I sound a note of warning that perhaps there will always be a need for a Minister for Planning to have an independent body like the Planning Consultative Council to talk to and to seek a response from occasionally other than the special interest groups to which the Minister referred, and other than the officers with whom the Minister works as part of the corporate team.

I hope that if the Minister for Planning at any time considers there is a need for a return to some form of independent consultative mechanism, he will not hesitate to


come back to Parliament and ask it to allow him to create such a mechanism.

Planning is a delicate and sensitive portfolio, and the Minister needs as much assistance as he can get through consultation and independent advice. It is essential that the Minister and the officers talk with interested groups, even though they may have axes to grind. That is inevitable in planning because it is frequently an emotional issue on which well-organized groups of single-minded people put their views, often passionately, in complete disregard for the views of others.

The Minister is often caught between all these forces. He needs to be able to allow representatives of those forces to put their submissions, then to go away and reflect on them with his officers and often, as I said, with an independent organization. I am not criticizing the Minister for having disbanded the Planning Consultative Council, but he may wish in future to ask Parliament to review the matter.

Another area of the Bill that attracts interest is the ability of the responsible authority to enter into agreements referred to in clauses 20 and 23. That appears to be a novel and good approach that will aid the process of planning. Nevertheless, that practice will need to be carefully monitored and where it has the ingredient of negotiated planning, caution must be exercised and adequate publicity, exhibition and public knowledge of the contents of the agreement being entered into must be ensured. I am sure the agreement and provisions will be used sensitively and carefully, where appropriate.

I commend the Minister and wish the Ministry for Planning and the Minister for Planning every success with them and hope the mechanism of planning will continue to develop and serve the community.







I. Clause 3, page 2, line 2, omit "sub-section" and insert "sub-sections".

2. Clause 3, page 2, after line 18 insert: '(4) Regulations made pursuant to sub-section (3)

shall be subject to disallowance by Parliament.".' 3. Clause 9, lines to to 16, omit all words and

expressions on these lines and insert "applying for registration under section 20".

4. 'AA. In section 17 (4) (a) of the Principle Act after the words "has been convicted" (where twice occurring) there shall be inserted the words "or found guilty".'.

Mr ROPER (Minister of Health)-The Government will agree to amendments Nos. 1, 2 and 4 and will oppose amendment No. 3. I shall deal with amendments Nos. 1 and 2 together.

This matter was raised by the honourable member for Benambra; we have taken up the suggestion and thank the honourable member for it.

I move:

That amendments Nos. I and 2 be agreed to.

The motion was agreed to. Mr ROPER (Minister of Health)-I

move:

That amendment No. 3 be disagreed with.

Our reason for doing so is that, after having examined the matter again, we believe it is an appropriate time to provide for medical practitioners to be brought to Australia to service ethnic communities. We are aware that some reconsideration of this matter is going on amongst other people, but nonetheless there are actions that should be taken between now and later in the year to assist migrant communities in this State. The Italian, Yugoslav and Greek communities, for instance, could benefit from the availability of medical practitioners brought to Australia and we believe that should occur as soon as possible.

The Medical Board of Victoria has made it clear to me and to others that it considers this to be a desirable amendment. Last night-both the honourable member for Benambra and I am equally guilty in this matter-we thOUght there may have been a way of getting around our difficulty, and I was thankful for the assistance of the honourable member for Benambra on that


occasion. However, when one examines the amended Act of 1981, one sees that that action is no longer possible.

We believe Parliament should take the action now proposed by the Government. We are certain that the people of Victoria also believe that action should be taken, and we have persisted with the Government's stance on this matter.

Mr LIEBERMAN (Benambra)-This afternoon, together with the honourable member for Mildura, who is the National Party spokesman on health, I met with Professor Garlick and Or Evans from the Health Commission. Professor Garlick is the deputy chairman of the Medical Board of Victoria. The meeting was arranged by the Minister of Health and I thank him for arranging it.

It became obvious from my discussions with Professor Garlick that there was certainly a need for further deliberation and discussion by the Medical Board before a final decision is made on this principle. Professor Garlick would also appreciate the opportunity of examining the report of the Commonwealth all-party committee, known as the Fry report, which he has not yet been able to examine, but arrangements are being made for him to examine it. The report sets out valuable and important observations about the standards of qualifications and practice required and states that under no circumstances should medical practice be permitted anywhere in Australia by any person from any group, ethnic or otherwise, unless the standard of training and qualifications of the person is of high and equal calibre.

I make it absolutely clear that the Opposition is not opposing the principle that the Minister puts forward, but I am saying that it is unable to agree at this time to the clause proposed by the Minister which has been amended in the other place.

The reason for that is, firstly, that there is no report of the Medical Board of Victoria to this Parliament, to the Minister, or to the Health Commission. A report is an essential ingredient before a major Bill or a major decision of that nature is made. Any member of Parliament would want the opportunity of studying the report before he made a decision on the matter.


The Opposition wants to make it abundantly clear that it would like this issue resolved quickly, and it reiterates its offer to the Minister. If the Minister wishes to obtain a special written report from the Medical Board of Victoria, and make it available promptly to myself and other members of the Parliament to allow us to examine it, as well as the Fry report, the Opposition will consider the Bill in the August sessional period and deal with this matter. If the Medical Board of Victoria gives its blessing to this measure and to this type of criteria, and there are no matters in the Medical Board's report which would cause disquiet to any reasonable person, the Opposition sees no reason why it should not support an urgent debate of the Bill in the August sessional period, which is only a few weeks away.

I do not want the impression to be given in any circles that the Opposition is opposing any reasonable move to make available to ethnic communities medical expertise that will benefit those ethnic communities.

Far from it. The Opposition is concerned that ethnic communities should have that service available to them, and it is adamant that the quality of medical service available to those ethnic groups should be high and should be no less in any circumstances than the quality and training that is required for medical practice in this State in respect of any Australian or other group. That is the firm commitment of the Opposition and it is designed to ensure that those ethnic groups--

Mr Fordham-You have never given a damn.

Mr LIEBERMAN-The Deputy Premier should be sent on a holiday. If he had been listening to what I said, and if he had been with me and listened to what Professor Garlick had said, he would have been alarmed. The Medical Board was given less than 48 hours' prior notice of the Minister's requirement. It is only because of my respect for Professor Garlick that I do not tell this House other matters that he told me.

The SPEAKER (the Hoo. C. T. Edmuods)-The honourable member is dealing with clause 9.

Mr HANN (Rodney)-The National Party sees no reason at this stage to change


its stand on this amendment. It is important to maintain the standards and qualifications for doctors .. I am not convinced that a provision like this ought to be included in the Medical Practitioners Act. If there is a shortage of doctors in the ethnic communities, the Government ought to be encouraging and assisting people from within those communities to train as doctors. There is not the same shortage of doctors that there was some years ago. The Minister has suggested that he is not going to employ a number of medical students as interns, and that could create a significant shortage of doctors or trainees if that occurs. It would only aggravate the situation if the Minister proceeds with this measure.

Mr MACLELLAN (Berwick)-I support the remarks of the honourable member for Benambra and the Deputy Leader of the National Party. If the Minister is serious, and I believe he is, in wishing to have better access for persons who have a limited knowledge of English and need speciallanguage communication with medical practitioners, as they might with other specialists, apart from the interpreter service-which would not be a suitable means of doing itI am surprised that there has not been introduced in Victoria, and in Australia, the common practice overseas where professional persons in hospitals, both staff members and medical practitioners, wear a badge on their gowns indicating the languages which they speak. There are many doctors practising in Victoria who speak other languages. The Minister says that there is one Greek-speaking psychiatrist. That may be the area of difficulty. He did not indicate that earlier in his remarks.

The SPEAKER (the Hoo. C. T. Edmunds)-I suggest to the Deputy Leader of the Opposition that he relate his remarks strictly to the matter before the House and not attempt to broaden the debate. He should ignore interjections.

Mr MACLELLAN-Mr Speaker, I will i$Dore interjections. I know it is a difficult tIme for us all. The Opposition has two questions; one is, why is there not a better indication provided of those people who speak languages other than English, who might be servicing people in a hospital or medical situation; secondly, why not encourage the wearing of a badge which indicates the languages spoken. I will ignore


the interjections, but I cannot ignore that there is only one Greek-speaking psychiatrist. As the honourable member for Benambra put to the Minister, why do we not have a written report from the Medical Board?

The concern of the Opposition has been indicated as a result of verbal discussions with Professor Garlick, and I believe that concern needs to be satisfied. I entirely support the honourable member for Benambra that no one could be satisfied with a lower standard of medical qualification for ethnic communities within the Australian community than they would be for the medical services available to the broad Englishspeaking community. Therefore, that written report is needed.

If the Minister wishes to insist on this particular amendment, he does so at his peril, because he does not have the report that is a necessary backup to it.


Ayes 39 Noes 26


Miss Callister MrCathie DrCoghill MrCrabb MrCulpin MrEmst Mr Fogarty MrFordham MrGray Mr Harrowfield Mr Hassett Mrs Hill MrHill Mr Jolly MrKirkwood Mr McCutcheon MrMcDonald MrMathews Mr Micallef MrNewton MrNorris

Mr Austin MrBrown Mr Burgin MrDelzoppo Mr Dickinson

AYES MrPope Mrs Ray MrRoper MrSeitz MrsSetches MrSheehan

(/vanhoe) MrShell Mr Sidiropou)os MrSimmonds MrSimpson MrSpyker MrStirling MrTrezise MrWalsh MrWilkes MrWilton

Tellers: Mr Ihlein MrSheehan

(Ballarat South)

NOES

MrEbery MrEvans

(Gippsland East) MrHann Mr Jasper


Mr McKellar M r Saltmarsh Mr Maclellan MrsSibree Mr Ramsay MrSteggall Mr Reynolds Mr Templeton Mr Richardson MrWallace Mr Jona MrWilIiams Mr Kennett Tellers: MrLeigh Mr Kempton Mr Lieberman MrMcNamara

PAIRS

MrGavin MrWhiting MrHockley Mrs Patrick Mr Miller MrTanner Mr Remington Mr Evans

(Ballaral North) Dr Vaughan Mr Ross-Edwards

Mr ROPER (Minister of Health)-I move:

That amendment No. 4 be agreed to.

Mr LIEBERMAN (Benambra)-The motion moved by the Minister is not accompanied in any way by an explanation by him. It is an amendment that I understand was not traversed in the second-reading speech by the Minister and was not discussed during the second-reading debate or during the Committee stage. The matter was raised by the Minister with me in an informal fashion this afternoon

Shortly after the Minister arranged this with me, he said that the matter required consideration from a legal angle. The Minister was asked to make available to the shadow Attorney-General, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition, a memorandum from the Crown Solicitor which would indicate the basis of the amendment and the need for it. I am not suggesting that the Minister has been guilty of any foul play, but I regret that no such memorandum has been made available to the shadow Attorney-General and the Opposition finds itself in a dilemma.

The Minister has not graced the House tonight with any explanation as to what the amendment intends. With the indulgence of the Chair, can the Minister assist the House by providing some information? By leave, perhaps the Minister would agree to provide that information now.


Mr ROPER (Minister of Health) (By leave)-The reason for the amendment is that since the introduction of the proposed legislation, the Medical Board of Victoria has become aware more clearly of a problem associated with the operation of the Magistrates Courts. There have been a number of cases particularly concerned with Medibank frauds where magistrates have been prepared to a large extent to exercise an element of doubt which the Medical board has some concern abopt.

I regret that some advice that was to be provided to the Opposition was provided, as I understand it, to honourable members in another place but not provided to honourable members here. The view that the Medical Board has adopted and which has been recommended to me, is that the requirements of the Medical Board to adequately deal with medical practioners who have offended will be limited by the existing Act. The Medical Board expressed concern that it has been involved in a variety of double hearings as a result of the deficiencies of the Act.

The aim of the amendment is to prevent, in effect, double hearings and also ensure that the results of the Magistrates Courts procedures are available to the Medical Board.

Mr MACLELLAN (Berwick)-The Minister's explanation gives some assistance as to the purpose of the amendment. The amendment ~ppears to avoid double hearin$S but its effect is that if a medical practitIoner appears before a Magistrates Court, it is on a serious charge. Magistrates Courts would not be dealing with only one variety of offence but the House is concerned only about indictable offences which can be regarded as serious.

In the event that the medical practitioner is convicted, existin$ sections 16 and 17 provide that the MedIcal Board may have a hearing and may undertake, as a result of that hearing, a number of actions when someone has been found guilty in Victoria or elsewhere of an indictable offence.

As a result of that, there can be a number of alternatives. The medical practitioner may receive a reprimand which could be imposed on the person's practice as a legally qualified medical practitioner, and such conditions, limitations or restrictions including prohibition upon the prescription


of drug or substance or class of drug or substance as the board decides, or suspend or remove the name. of a person from the register for such a period as the board thinks proper.

The situation with the amendment will be that where a medical practitioner, who is charged with an indictable offence is found guilty, but the Magistrates Court decides not to impose a penalty but to adjourn the matter, despite the verdict of the court in not imposing a penalty, the board will be able to pick up the conviction-the guilty verdict-even though no conviction is recorded.

The board will use the case proved and the magistrate, on finding the case proved, may decide in the circumstances not to record a conviction. In the Magistrates Court that is the end result. The Medical Board would be able to pick up the matter and, if it saw fit, strike the medical practitioner off the register. That is a classical case of double jeopardy.

It is not a case of the penalty following. I shall put it in terms of a convicted legal practitioner. Following a conviction, he can equally be struck off by the legal practitioner testing authorities. If the legal practitioner is found guilty, but no conviction is recorded, the procedure would be to proceed under infamous conduct.

I would be only too happy to give leave for a further explanation from the Minister, despite the lateness of the hour and the difficulty of the situation. Why cannot the Medical Board proceed on the basis of infamous conduct? That is a completely new situation so far as the board is concerned, but I accept that it requires the board to have, in effect, a hearing. The hearing is very important. If the elements of guilt are found or medi-fraud of a minor nature is found, the magistrate may decide not to record a conviction. There are often circumstances where that is happening.

The amendment will allow the board to decide, if it does not like the decision of the Magistrates Court, to rewrite the decision and impose its own penalty. That penalty could be as serious as striking the medical practitioner off the register. If the board said that, because of a practitioner being charged and the elements of the ch8lle being proved, although not having a convIction recorded,

Fire Authorities Bill

even guilty of infamous conduct, the board would be required to improve on the subject and, if it was satisfied he or she was guilty of infamous conduct, the board could move towards exactly the same penalty.

The amendment provides that where the board does not like the decision of the magistrate, it can in effect pick up the hearing of the magistrate's case and his decision to find someone guilty in the sense of having the facts of the matter proved, but no conviction recorded.

Someone who is found not guilty on the most technical grounds will escape examination by the Medical Board altogether. This may occur through some technical fault in the prosecution. With the middle group, which is found to have the elements proved, but has no conviction by the Magistrates Court, the board, under the amendment, will be allowed to consider a whole range of possible penalties.

The person found $uilty with a penalty imposed is the situatIon we now have. A person found guilty of an indictable offence will be before the board for consideration of a range of penalties to preserve the standards within the medical profession.

It is regrettable that the Minister should spring on this matter. I know the circumstances have been explained by the honourable member for Benambra. A reasonable request was made for some advice from the Crown Solicitor. I do not have the information; I do not know whether the Minister has it. If he has, I ask him to bring it into the debate for reassurance that that is required and that it is not the board deciding to avoid the tiresomeness of dealing with the matters where the magistrate decided that no conviction should be recorded. At first glance, it has every appearance of that. Where the magistrate is thought to be too lenient by the medical practitioners, through the board, the medical practitioners could take action to rewrite the penalty. In other words, one might not be convicted in a Magistrates Court, but one will soon find oneself convicted, in no uncertain terms, by the board.

The Deputy Premier needs to understand the distinction between the words Hor found guilty" which call up the situation where no conviction is recorded. Honourable members need to know what the distinction is and why we are not noting or taking account Session 1983-192


of that distinction. I wish the House did not have to consider this matter at present, as I would like to obtain the views of the Crown SoliCitor if the Minister has them.

Mr Roper-The officer was up here tonight.

Mr MACLELLAN-I am not interested in whether the officer was here tonight. I am interested to know whether the Minister has a summary on the subject so that he can provide the view of the Crown Solicitor. Does he have that opinion? The House does not have it and I am still in doubt whether the Minister has it. The Opposition does not have the information, nor does the National Party, honourable members or the House. We do not know whether the Crown Solicitor recommended that this was the appropriate way to go about it or whether the Crown Sohcitor considered that infamous conduct would be a suitable track to follow.

Acting on the strength of the indication of the Deputy Premier that the answer is, HYes", I am prepared, in this instance, to indicate, along with the honourable member for Benambra, that the Opposition will not oppose the proposal. However we needed that reassurance. We asked for it earlier in the day and it was not made available. The a$ony could have been saved if the Opposition had received a clear indication of the recommendation of the Crown Solicitor.

I am prepared to work on that basis and I accept it on that basis. I accept the assurance of the Deputy Premier on the matter.



FIRE AUTHORITIES BILL

The debate (adjourned from June 2) on the motion of Mr Mathews (Minister for Police and Emergency Services) for the second-reading of this Bill was resumed.

Mr EBERY (Midlands)-The Bill strengthens the provisions in the Country Fire Authority Act dealing with irresponsible people creating enormous damage due to lighting fires. Honourable members will remember Ash Wednesday and the disastrous consequences of that. In the Minister's second-reading speech, he indicated the


enormous damage caused during that time and referred to the acts of heroism of many sections of the community. They must be applauded. Lives were lost and damage was caused to property during that period. Every effort must be made to ensure that such events do not occur again.

The measure deals with fire-bu$s and those who indiscriminately act outside the decency which the majority of people would expect. I compliment the Government on its move to try to overcome that problem. The Bill provides that all registered volunteer members, brigades and casual firefighters be covered by public risk insurance. Over the past few years, incidents have occurred where volunteers were injured, and in one case, one unregistered fire-fighter died. That put the familiy of that victim in a difficult financial position because he was not covered by workers compensation. At the time, the Liberal Government assisted that family.

The measure provides the right for the Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board to inspect and report on plans of new buildings to ensure that adequate measures for the prevention and suppression of fires be implemented. I am concerned that housing developments in certain areas have occurred haphazardly, especially regarding fire suppression and have been allowed to occur in inaccessible areas. A number ofincidents have occurred where firefighters have had to fight fires in inaccessible areas. That places the volunteers in a risk situation, which should not happen.

There should be a requirement that land owners must clear their land and that fire authorities have a say on whether development should take place. If landowners are not allowed to clear trees, they should not be allowed to build houses in such areas. If a fire such as that which occurred on Ash Wednesday happens again-and it will, due to the climate-the same problem will arise.

I now refer to clause 4 of the Bill. The clause is directed at people who light a fire in such circumstances of location, atmospheric temperature, wind velocity and flammable vegetation or other combustible substance that it is likely to cause a fire that is a danger to the life or property of others. The measure provides that such persons will be guilty of an offence and liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than three


months and not more than two years. Proposed section 39c states:

In addition to and without in any way limiting the· generality of any of the provisions of this Division any person who on any land in the country area of Victoria (without lawful excuse) does any act causing a fire or for the purpose of causing a fire and with intent to destroy vegetation, produce, stock, crop, fodder or other property belonging to another shall be guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than twenty years.

I can visualize cases where a proper officer will direct a property owner to clear litter or other inflammable material from his property. If in the process of this operation a fire extends to an adjoining property, the owner would be responsible and is guilty of an offence and could be imprisoned for a term of at least three months. The Minister has been made aware of this situation and the honourable member for Polwarth has asked the Minister to cover the situation.

That is only part of the measure with which the Opposition disagrees because courts should be allowed to take action against individuals who cause tremendous damage by irresponsibly lighting fires. Apart from that issue, the Opposition supports the Bill.

Mr B. J. EVANS (Gippsland East)-It astonishes me that, in the light of the serious fire problems Victorians experienced earlier this year culminating in the Ash Wednesday disaster, so little of the time of this House has been concerned with the problem of fires and fire control. People living in rural areas are more conscious of this problem than those living in the city. However, there is no doubt that the Ash Wednesday disaster brought home to people living in the city the difficulties arising from uncontrolled fires.

The Bill has a number of aims, which have been outlined by the honourable member for Midlands, and I do not propose to canvass all of those aims to which the honourable member referred.

It is a pity that this important Bill is being debated in the dying hours of what has been an exhaustive sessional period. Recently I received correspondence from a constituent of mine, Mr John Mulligan of Gypsy Point, who has had many years of experience of


working in the bush and studying the problems of controlling bush fires and the like. The correspondence he sent me included a copy ofa Melbourne Herald dated 1932. It was incredible to note that the comments contained in that issue of the Herald on bush fires that occurred in that year were ~imilar ~o the comments made today about Inadequate fire control and fire prevention measures taken, especially on Crown lands.

It appears that almost after 50 years not much has been learnt or done about preventing disasters similar to Ash Wednesday from re-occurring. The National Party is concerned with a provision in the Bill that seeks to increase the penalties for the deliberate lighting of fires. Although the National ~arty supports that provision in principle, It should be noted that a landowner whose property adjoins public land and which represents a fire hazard should be permitted to u!ldertake preventative burning to protect hIS property. It would be a pity iflandowners whose properties adjoin public land that represents a fire hazard are forced to take the law into their own hands to protect their property and then be penalized for doing so.

Past Governments have recognized the need to permit local government authorities to require private landowners to take preventative measures against bush fires by clearing their land so that it does not become a menace to adjoining properties. Over the years, those previous Governments have failed to provide adequate finance for local gove~ment authorities to maintain public lands In a safe and well managed condition. However, that responsibility rests fairly and squarely with the Government of the day. The Parliament should ensure that the Government acts to look after lands that are un~er its control to protect adjoining propertIes from the ravages of bush fires. The good management of Crown land would achieve that aim.

The Bill encompasses a number of other important measures, especially those relat~ng to the funding of fire authorities, which, In the past, has been a complex issue that has caused much discussion. The National Party does not pretend to suggest that the Government has found a solution to the problem of apportioning liability for the funding of fire-fighting services.


It is difficult to find a formula that would spread equitably the proportion of the costs involved in funding fire-fighting services. It is to be hoped that that provision in the Bill will go some way towards overcoming that problem. The Parliament is awaiting the outcome of an inquiry that is being conducted into the fire-fighting services and, in due course, the Government will legislate to clarify that situation.

The National Party has received representations from people throughout country areas seeking the imposition of higher penalties for the deliberate lighting of fires. Nobody could disagree with that proposition. It is to be hoped that those who are charged with the responsibility of administering the provisions contained in the Bill will bear in mind the factors to which I have referred, especially the dangers arising from the failure of the Government to adequately care for Crown land.

Mr BURGIN (Polwarth)-The honourable member for Midlands has covered the general principles involved in the Bill. I wish to concentrate on the proposed new section 39A. I compliment the Government for endeavouring to overcome the problem of firebugs. The Government has the full support of all honourable members.

The explanatory second-reading speech referred to the proposed new section 39A and the problem of firebugs. The Bill is aimed specifically at the firebug. In endeavouring to control this horrible person in the midst of the community, the Government has gone too far. If the proposed new section is agreed to, Victoria will face a situation where nobody will be willing to undertake preventative burning. The provisions are so far reaching, with gaol sentences at the end of them, that nobody who undertakes preventative burning could be sure that they would not end in gaol.

On my reading of the proposed new section, one would face difficulties in undertaking preventative burning on land owned by VicRail and the marginal areas of State forests. The landowner whose property adjoins Crown land would also face difficulties in undertaking preventative burning. No one would light a fire on that other property.

I have had discussions with the Minister on this and I hope he is willing to correct the situation. Once again, I compliment the


Government for trying to catch up with fire bugs and irresponsible burning. However, I stress that property owners and responsible authorities should be able to reduce the risk of fires by preventative burning so that Victoria can be as safe as possible from fires that occur naturally and through the activities of firebugs.

The motion was agreed to. The Bill was read a second time and

committed. Clauses 1 to 3 were agreed to. Clause 4 (New sections inserted) Mr MA THEWS (Minister for Police and

Emergency Services)-I move:

Clause 4, line 28, omit the words and expressions on this line and insert-

"have beenforeseen; or

(c) that he is or was at the time ofthe alleged offence the owner or occupier of the land upon which the fire was lit or was acting under the direction of that owner or occupier-".

Clause 4, lines 44-45, omit "during any outbreak of fire or otherwise for combating an outbreak of fire".

These amendments arise from an expression of concern by the honourable member for Polwarth after debate on this measure took place in the Legislative Council. It is the belief of the honourable member for Polwarth that the measures designed to deal with fire bugs might have the unintentional effect of deterring property owners and others from carrying out fire prevention measures which would otherwise have been put into effect.

It was certainly no part of the intention of the Government. The Government was happy to have discussions with the honourable member. I believe he is now satisfied that the rewording of those clauses through these amendments will eliminate the danger that he had foreseen.

Mr EBERY (Midlands)-The Opposition accepts these amendments. They overcome the concern of the honourable member for Polwarth and myself on a problem that we could see clearly would catch law abiding citizens who were cleaning up rubbish and that fire prevention was the main thrust of their activities. We thank the Minister for his co-operation. In the process, the Bill is the better for it.

Barley Marketing (Amendment) Bill

Mr BURGIN (Polwarth)-I thank the Minister for moving these amendments. They overcome the problem that I saw.

The amendments were agreed to, and the clause, as amended, was adopted, as were clauses 5 to 9.

Clause 10 was verbally amended, and, as amended, was adopted, as were the remaining clauses.

The Bill was reported to the House with amendments, and passed through its remaining stages.

BARLEY MARKETING (AMENDMENT) BILL

The debate (adjourned from June 1) on the motion of Mr Fordham (Minister of Education) for the second reading of this Bill was resumed.

Mr AUSTIN (Ripon)-The Bill amends the Barley Marketing Act and does several things. It might be thought that the Australian Barley Board and the Barley Marketing Act apply to barley marketing in the whole of Australia, but in fact they really apply to South Australia and Victoria; the Australian Barley Board is a joint marketing authority between those two States. It dates back to legislation that was enacted in 1948.

From time to time, there has been a continuation of that Act and those renewals which allow for the ongoing activity between the two States under the auspices of the Australian Barley Board have been for periods of three or four years.

Recently, South Australia has passed legislation which renews the Act for a period offive years and therefore it is essential that Victoria does the same thing. One mi~t ask what are the advantages of extendIng the period from the previous three to four years to the current term of five years. I believe it is true, as pointed out in the Minister's second-reading speech, that it gives advantages to marketing arrangements and also financial transactions can be carried out with the security of having the longer period of time. The Opposition certainly supports that part of the amendment.

At the same time, the Bill takes the opportunity of carrying out some minor amendments such as providing for the appointment of a deputy chairman. It allows the board to enter into future contracts


which enable the hedging operation to take place, as it does with the Australian Wheat Board. Penalties are increased, to be more in keeping with modem times. It is essential that the Bill is passed by Parliament to keep it in line with what has occurred in South Australia, and the Opposition supports the measure.

Mr STEGGALL (Swan Hill)-As the honourable member for Ripon has said, the Australian Barley Board is a two-State board, between Victoria and South Australia. Victoria and South Australia produce between two-thirds and three-quarters of the barley produced in the whole of Australia. Victoria produces about one-third of the total of South Australia's production and this has an annual value of about $60 million to Victorian growers. About threequarters of Victoria's barley goes into the malting industry and returns about $100 million value in that form. Most of the malting is done in Melbourne, Geelong and Ballarat and is a high employer oflabour in those areas. It is a good industry for this State.

The Australian Barley Board has an interesting composition. The chairman is appointed by the South Australian Government; three South Australian growers are elected; two Victorian barley growers are elected; there is one maltster and one Victorian Department of A$ficulture representative. The deputy chairman will come from one of those, and the provision for this appointment is a good amendment which will make the workings of the board far easier.

One area that the honourable member for Ripon did not mention was the proclaimed product area, which is included in the Bill. This has been included at the request of the Victorian Farmers and Graziers Association. It gives the board the right, if asked, to handle a product other than barley in areas other than those already in the Act. It is included so that if the grain legume industry wishes to use the Australian Barley Board as a commission operation, it can do so. It can be operated only in those areas on a common basis and only at the request of the Victorian Farmers and Graziers Association, which is a good provision to have included. It is hoped that the grain legume area will in future years get its own marketing organization set up and mobile but, in


the meantime, it will be able to use the facilities of the Australian Barley Board.

The Bill also allows the board to enter into futures contracts in much the same way as the Australian Wheat Board. This will provide a marketing tool for the board to use to the advantage of its growers. The guidelines are set by the Ministers of Agriculture in both Victoria and South Australia. Penalties will be increased and brought up to date and into line with those in the South Australian legislation.

One matter is of particular interest to me, namely, the staggered terms of office set by the Victorian Farmers and Graziers Association. The Government has agreed to staggering the terms of office of members of the board. This is because of a disruption of five of the eight members in 1981 who were changed over after the elections. I wish that the Government, particularly the Minister for Local Government, would consider this matter when looking at local government Bills. It seems to be the policy of the Government to change the present staggered system to set terms. The Bill is a good measure and the National Party supports it.



HOSPITALS AND CHARITIES (COMMI'ITEES OF MANAGEMENT)

BILL



1. Clause 4, lines 20 to 22, omit "or an officer of a union or association which represents permanent employees of that community health service".

2. Clause 5, lines 11 and 12, omit "or an officer of a union or association which repesents permanent employees of that institution".

3. Clause 8, page 4, lines 2 to 4, omit "or an officer of a union or association which represents permanent employees of that hospital".

4. Clause 11, line 8, after "11" insert .. ( 1)".

5. Clause 11, line 13, after this line insert: '(2) After section 93 (1) of the Principal Act there

shall be inserted the following sub-section: .. ( 1 A) Where a regulation is made pursuant to para

graph Ub) of sub-section (1), Parliament may disallow that regulation." .'


6. Clause 17, lines 30 to 32, omit "or an officer of a union or association which represents permanent employees ofthe institute".

7. Clause 21, line 23, after u21." insert 60(1)".


'(2) At the end of section 58 of the Principal Act there shall be inserted the following sub-section:

60(2) Where a regulation is made under sub-section (I) for or with respect to the election of a member of the Board of the institute to be a representative of the persons permanently employed by the institute, that regulation may be disallowed by Parliament.". '

9. Clause 24, lines 19 to 21, omit "or an officer ofa union or association which represents permanent employees of the hospital".

I O. Clause 26, line 36, after "26." insert U( 1)".


'(2) Section 172 of the Principal Act is amended as follows:

(a) After the expression "172." there shall be inserted the expression "( I )"; and

(b) at the end of the section there shall be inserted the following sub-section:

"(2) Where a regulation has been made under paragraph (ca) of sub-section (I), that regulation may be disallowed by Parliament.".'


13. Clause 27, line 12, omit "24" and insert u25".



I do so reluctantly and merely say that the Government agrees to amendments Nos. 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 11 with which it certainly has no difficulty, as mentioned by the Minister for Local Government. However, the Government is concerned about the proposition that the Opposition has put forward, that an officer of a union cannot have a position on a hospital board elected or appointed by the permanent employees of that organization.

The Government has a number of difficulties with that. Firstly, it seems that that represents the Opposition's almost paranoid attitude to unions and union officials, in saying that they should not be on hospital boards and that they should not be party to other matters also. Secondly, it limits the range of people in many instances whom hospital employees will be able to have represent them. Members of the Opposition might not be aware that in a number of health unions seconded people come into


the unions for a brief period. While in that seconded situation, they will not be able to stand for positions on the hospital board that they were on before and they will be going backwards because of the proposition that has been put forward.

There is a reason why the Government is concerned about this particular amendment, and that is because the Opposition has not defined what an officer means. It is the Opposition's amendment, and it has said that a shop steward or other officer of the union in a particular hospital cannot be a representative either on a community health service board or on a hospital board. The only reason that the Government has agreed to these amendments from the Upper House is because there are a wide range of useful amendments that would be held up until either the next sessional period or forever.

We are extremely concerned that these limitations on whom employees can vote for have been incorporated in the Bill. It will mean that a whole range of the most active workers in a hospital will be ruled out of being able to represent their colleagues on a hospital board. It may well be that the Opposition has made a mistake in the matter. I believe the Opposition has done so. The Opposition had other concerns, but it has broadened this out and it has made a mistake. Nonetheless there are so many important matters in this measure that we cannot afford to hold it up until after the next round of hospital board appointments. So, reluctantly, we are moving that the amendments made by the Legislative Council be agreed to.

Mr LIEBERMAN (Benambra)-The Opposition is pleased that the Government has seen fit to accept all these amendments. The unfortunate aspect is that the Minister's comments on the amendments indicate that he, too, should go on a holiday because he obviously has not understood his own Bill or the effect of the amendment. The Minister has just been telling this House that it will not be possible for a shop steward, or a union officer, or member, to serve on the board or on a committee of management. That is not as his own Bill states that if a person is permanently employed with the particular committee he shall be entitled to be a representative or a member of the committee of management. That means if a


union officer, or a union member, is permanently employed at the hospital or at the community health centre, he is entitled to be elected or appointed as a representative.

The point which the Government makes and accepts is that the clause originally proposed by the Minister is that the person could be the employee representative even if he was not employed at that institution. But if lie happened to be a union or association nominee of the union, he could be. That is what the amendment encompasses.

I t is misleading for the Minister to suggest that the Opposition has blocked off the possibility that a union member or officer of the union, or shop steward, will be prevented from serving on the committee of management of a hospital board or committee. That is not so, The criteria will be, if the amendment is agreed to, that whatever union the employee of the institution belongs to, he shall be a permanent employee of the particular institution. The Opposition has no objection to a person being eligible to be appointed to the committee ifhe belongs to a union. That is matter of choice for the employee in the hospital. The point is that the Opposition believes, and I am sure most Victorians would support it in this belief, that the person who represents the employee in the particular hospital or institution should work in that institution or hospital, so that he can be truly seen to be a person involved at all times alongside the people who work in the institution.

The other point is that the Minister again indicates that he has misunderstood his own Bill. He seems to be embracing the concept that a person should be available to serve on an institution's committee of management because he is a union representative and so he can represent the union. The law is well settled on this. The law says that once a person takes office on the committee of management or the board of management in the institution concerned, his duty is to serve the institution and not to serve a group. That is the difficulty; the Minister was going to put a union person in if the Bill had gone through in its original form.

I believe most thinking members of the Government on the back bench, and no doubt in the Cabinet, would support the principle that the person who represents the


employees in the hospital or the community centre should not be under that unfair advantage and should be able to give his mind and his energy to serving the board and the institution because he has been selected and appointed to do that by the employees of the hospital.

I will mention one illustration to show how that concept should be preserved. Imagine if the Bill had been passed in its original form, and if the person in an institution has been nominated by the Trades Hall Council, and he happened to be a member of a particular union and before the board there was an issue on additional staff to be allocated to someone in the hospital to do certain work, and that the issue resolved around which particular category of worker in the hospital should be entitled to do that work. This particular set-up could lead to a demarcation dispute. This person would have to vote according to his legal responsibilities, but he would be under pressure from the particular union. That illustration highlights the nonsense of the Minister's approach.

Mr "ANN (Rodney)-The National Party is pleased that the Government has agreed to these amendments, particularly Nos. 1, 2 and 3, because we do not believe that officers of a union, who are not directly employed in the hospitals or the community health centres, should be members on the boards of those hospitals. We see no justification in the proposition put forward by the Minister and we are happy that these amendments have been accepted.

The motion was agreed to. The sitting was suspended at 11.59 p.m.

until 12.35 a.m. (Friday).


This Bill was returned from the Council with a message relating to an amendment.


PIPELINES (AMENDMENT) BILL (No. 2)

The debate (adjourned from June 2) on the motion of Mr Mathews (Minister for Police and Emergency Services) for the second reading of this Bill was resumed.


Mr LIEBERMAN (Benambra)-The Pipelines (Amendment) Bill introduces sensible administrative changes which the Opposition supports.

Mr HANN (Rodney)-The National Party also supports the amendments in the Bill which are mainly of a machinery nature. They are certainly worthy of support.



NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES (PROHIBITIONS) BILL

The debate (adjourned from March 24) on the motion of Mr Mathews (Minister for Police and Emergency Services) for the second reading of this Bill was resumed.

Mr LIEBERMAN (Benambra)-This Bill has been widely publicized and commits into legislative form a policy of the Cain Labor Government which has the effect of introducing prohibitions with respect to certain nuclear activities in Victoria.

I do not believe I can add to the argument in any way. The matter has been well and truly canvassed and it is now a matter for this House to finally determine.

Mr B. J. EV ANS (Gippsland East)-This measure prohibits the use of nuclear energy in Victoria. In endeavouring to find some sort of precedent for the proposed legislation, I found what I believe is in the nature of similar legislation which was passed in 1878 by the House of Commons when it required that any mechanical vehicle using a public road should be preceded by a man on foot and should not go faster than 4 miles an hour.

I do not believe members of the House of Commons were less intelligent than members of this House, but they made their decision on what they knew of the situation at the time. The development of the internal combustion engine was a prospect which had them totally overawed. If there had been someone with the type of foresight that the Labor Party claims to have regarding this measure and was able to forecast that, within the lifetime of many people, variations of motor vehicles by which wheels would be replaced with tracks and guns placed on top would cause absolute devastation in world

Nuclear Activities (Prohibitions) Bill

wars, they would have continued the ban on such vehicles being used. When the first motor vehicles were introduced into Australia, if someone with forward vision had been able to accurately predict that 30 000 Australians would be killed and 30 000 maimed every year, similar legislation would have been introduced and these developments would have been prohibited.

The Labor Party suggests that it can foresee the future concerning the development of nuclear power, and it can only see disaster. It is a sad commentary on the philosophy of the Labor Party that it has so little faith in mankind that it is convinced we will blow one another to smithereens at the first opportunity. Time will show that the use of nuclear power will be one of the greatest advances for mankind, because the availability of energy is one of the most important factors to mankind.

The policy of the Labor Party is selfish because it will continue to allow the use of coal and oil resources and put up with the consequences of pollution, but will deny the right of people elsewhere to take advantage of any surplus energy resources Victoria may have, such as uranium and thorium.

A considerable amount of emotionalism has been attached to this question. Honourable members heard references to nuclear accidents in various parts of the world. It is doubtful that any deaths have occurred as a result of such accidents. The celebrated incident at Three Mile Island was referred to. Authorities have predicted that the chances of any deaths occurring as a result of that vary between one in three and one in four persons dying in the next twenty years. That is hardly a disaster likely to threaten mankind and certainly does not approach the type of disaster that strikes down people every week-end and kills and maims vast numbers of people. However, there is no talk of banning the use of motor vehicles.

Years ago, if a young person had flown an aeroplane the length of Queens Hall and someone had said to him, ··That is very interesting, but what is the good of itn and the young person had said that there will be aeroplanes able to fly 500 people 600 miles in the air at 700 miles an hour, that person would have been committed to an asylum and considered an idiot. People would not


have been able to conceive the developments that have taken place.

The measure is evidence of the shortsightedness and tunnel vision of the Labor Party because it cannot conceive that the problems-there are problems with the development of new energy resources-will be overcome by man's ingenuity. The Labor Party will deny the opportunity of any Victorian scientist to take part in studies and investigations which may lead to a satis~actory solution of the problet:ns. Au~trahan scientists have figured prominently In very many fields and provided many new ideas. Why should scientists in this State be denied the opportunity of working in t~ese. fields that will be of benefit to mankind In the future?

The Bill is silly because there is no prospect of the development ofa nuclear power station in Victoria in the foreseeable future. Victoria has fuel resources to sustain its energy requirements for. the future. -:rhe purpose of the measure IS futile, particularly when it is inevitable that ~ny I?-ucle~r power station development In Vlcto.fla would be as a result of Government action in the first place. The establishment o~ it would require legislation from the Parhament. Why should Parliament pass such legislation when there is no prospect of needing it?

When there is a perfectly safe and acceptable method of handling nuclear fuel, the Parliament will have to repeal this proposed legislation and allow development to occur. The measure is silly and futile because it simply registers the current policy of the Labor Party. As time goes on and the Labor Party sees that progress is made in many fields, it will lose its tunnel vision on this issue and change its policy.

The measure is a waste of time and shows a complete lack of faith in th~ goodness of human nature. Nuclear energy IS not at fault; it is the sheer cussedness of mankind that may put it to wrong uses which is at fault. Many things are used for wrong purposes, but one does not achieve much by banning their use for good purposes to prevent their use for bad purposes.

Mr WILLIAMS (Doncaster)-I congratulate the honourable member for Gippsland East for having the courage of his convictions. The Labor Party will eventually stand condemned for this measure.


Contrary to the claims of the scaremongers, 33 of the world's leading scientists, including six physics Nobel Prize winners, support nuclear power.

The World Health Organization endorses its safety. I am sick and. tired ofpro-Ru~s~an and anti-American agttators undermining the free world and doing their damnedest to destroy nuclear progress in the west while the Soviets move ahead.

The SPEAKER (the Hoo. C. T. Edmuods)-Order! I advise the honourable member that this is not a free-ranging debate on foreign policy. It is a debate on the Bill before the House in respect to nuclear fuel and I ask the honourable member to limit his speech to the subject-matter before the House.

Mr WILLIAMS-With respect, Sir, I am trying to get to the motivation of this Bill.

The SPEAKER-I suggest that the honourable member does not go overseas.

Mr WILLIAMS-Nothing is more precious to me than the free democratic liberties enjoyed in this country. I want .to explain to the House that the Soviet Union-and that is an example of a country that is not frightened of nuclear-power-is moving ahead at a feverish pace in building nuclear power plants. It is buildi~g up .t~ eight lOOO-megawatt plants a year In a city called Volgodonsk, which is the site of one of the world's first nuclear-reactor assembly lines. For the first time in the world, the Russians are mass-producing nuclear plants as the Americans mass-produce cars. Mr Alexandrov, the President of the Soviet Academy ofScience--

The SPEAKER-Order! I am reluctant to interrupt the honourable me~ber but I direct his attention back to the Bill. For the purpose of the debate before the. House, I direct his attention to the long title of the Bill which relates to nuclear energy in Victoria, not to what the Soviets or anyone else are doing outside Victoria.

Mr WILLIAMS-With respect, Sir, I am trying to establish to the House that nuclear power is quite safe.

The SPEAKER-Order! I advise the honourable member that he is on the wrong course if that is what he is trying to do.

Mr JONA (Hawthorn)-I raise a point of order which is directed to the reasons for


which you, Sir, have ruled the honourable member for Doncaster out of order.

The SPEAKER-I have not ruled the honourable member out of order.

Mr JONA-I direct your attention to the reasons for which you have ruled that the honourable member is ranging too far from the Bill. I direct your attention to the fact that the purpose of this Bill, as indicated by the Minister in his second-reading speech, is to highlight the dangers of nuclear power and that, for that reason, the State Government seeks to outlaw it.

The honourable member for Doncaster is endeavouring to prove that that premise is wrong and the only way in which he can prove his point is by referring to activities which have taken place overseas and to international experience. I respectfully suggest to you, Sir, that the honourable member should be allowed to develop the point he is making as it is the only way he can prove his point.

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! I rule the point of order out of order. The lead speaker for the Opposition was very brief and concise in his remarks on the Bill and, as the House is well aware, that sets the tenor of the debate in the House. I am asking the honourable member for Doncaster to confine himself to the subject-matter before the House.

Mr WILLIAMS (Doncaster)-I state quite dogmatically, and I have references before me, that nuclear energy is a safe, viable and necessary form of energy. Any Government that would dupe the people of Victoria has obviously not read the nuclearenergy reports of the World Health Organization or the report of the International Atomic Energy Agency. As the honourable member for Gippsland East pointed out, the worst nuclear accident that has occurred was at Three Mile Island where only a tiny amount of radioactive material escaped. This accident caused no more harm to people or to the environment than accidents that occur at fossil fuel stations.

Nuclear power, so long as it is properly controlled, is probably the most valuable, economically and socially, of all sources of power. The agitation about the disposal of atomic waste is equally fallacious. Based on American experience, it is believed that a salt mine no larger than 10 hectares in area


could store all the nuclear waste likely to be produced in Victoria well into the 21 st century.

It is deplorable that, in answer to a question on notice on the comparative costs of nuclear-generated and normal Victorian power, the Minister for Minerals and Energy misled me. He quoted as his authority Mr Charles Komonofrs publication, Power Plant Performance, which has been thoroughly discredited by the United States Nuclear R~ulatory Commission and also by a committee of the United States Congress. According to the Atomic Industrial Forum, an international trade association of some 560 organizations dedicated to the peaceful application of nuclear power, average costs for nuclear power in 1981 were 2·6 cents per kilowatt hour and 2·9 cents for coal. In 1980, nuclear-power costs were 2·7 cents per kilowatt hour, half of which was capital costs-and they are likely to decline with falling interest rates much more sharply than for alternative power sources.

Last year, the Westinghouse corporation installed a 900-megawatt nuclear power plant in Pakistan for less than $950 million, or a capital cost of a little more than $1000 per kilowatt of installed capacity . Yet the 200-megawatt station at Loy Yang is to cost substantially more than $5000 million, or close to $3000 per kilowatt of installed capacity.

How on earth will Victoria provide jobs for workers in this State and compete-particularlyat aluminium refineries such as that proposed at Portland where the power costs In terms of capital costs are three times that of countries in South-East Asia and South America? Victoria will not be in the race without a nuclear powered plant at Portland.

If the Government refuses to face up to the comparative economics of nuclear and coal-based plants needed to develop and to share goods and services more widely and equitably-and that is in accordance with Australia Labor Party policy-the use of nuclear-power by countries, particularly by under-developed countries, is imperative.

By the year 2000, this country may well have exhausted its oil and gas reserves, and even the rich brown coal reserves on which Victoria has relied and considered to be plentiful will not last forever. It is appalling that a Government that was elected to look after the jobs and living standards of the


people of this State has been so busy listening to all the anti-Western propaganda within its own ranks.

The Bill is the result of the mischievous outpourings of persons who have no time for the ordinary rank and file Australian worker who has been betrayed. The only honourable member in this House who has the guts to say so, is the honourable member for Gippsland East.

Mr RAMSAY (Balwyn)-I join in the debate at 1 a.m. to express the extreme disgust of the Opposition with this irresponsible Government for bringing on at this hour a matter that is of immense importance to the future not only of Victoria but also of Australia and indeed the world.

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! I point out to honourable members that reading newspapers in the Chamber is out of order.

Mr RAMSAY-The Opposition expresses its disgust at the Government for bringing on an important Bill at this hour of the morning. It is an absolute shame and disgrace that the Government has seen fit to treat the Bill in this manner. It only highlights the point that the Government is not serious about the Bill, but considers it a piece of ideological window dressing for the left wing elements of the Australian Labor Party.

I shall not take up the time of the House because time does not permit me to provide a proper analysis of the problems of nuclear energy. Nobody could pretend that nuclear energy does not pose problems. It was perfectly clear in the explanatory second-reading speech of the Minister for Police and Emeregency Services that the Government is in no way prepared to distinguish between the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and the war uses of nuclear energy.

The opening remarks of the second-reading speech of the Minister suggested that the world has lived in the nuclear age for 37 years. The Minister dated the beginning of the nuclear age from the explosion of the atomic bomb that ended the second world war with Japan in 1945.

Any scientist will tell you, Mr Speaker, that that was not the beginning of the nuclear age. That was the beginning of the use of


nuclear weapons in warfare, and it is something that the Liberal Party, like the Government, would want to see outlawed. However, it is an irresponsible move of the Government to throw into the nuclear debate both the military uses and peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The Government stands condemned for doing so. The Government has placed Victoria in the backwater of scientific progress.

The Government will not help the cause of peaceful development of this world by having Victoria stand up proudly and proclaim that it is a nuclear-free State. It does so happen that the uranium mines in Australia are not located in Victoria. It does so happen that Victoria has an abundance of energy sources at this stage of its history and it does not require alternative energy sources.

However, as of last year, there were 294 nuclear power plants operating in 25 nations around the world. What does the Government believe it is doing by proposing that Victoria will have nothing to do with the simple use of nuclear energy?

There are 25 nations dependent upon nuclear energy to an increasing degree. Those nations include France, where onethird of the energy requirements are produced by nuclear energy; Japan, where there are now 25 nuclear reactors in operation,and the United States of America where, at the end of 1982, there were 147 nuclear reactors, 83 of which were licensed to operate, 59 holding construction permits and five on order.

Nuclear energy is a fact of life. It has been demonstrated that nuclear energy can be used for peaceful purposes. Nuclear energy has become an important element of the energy source of the world at this stage of history.

The Parliament is being asked to debate at I a.m. whether or not nuclear energy is something that should be outlawed. It is an absolute disgrace that the Government should introduce the Bill at this time of the morning. The Government should be ashamed of itself.

If the Government has any real regard for this policy that it is trying to thrust on the people of Victoria, a Government supporter should move that the debate be adjourned so that the Bill can be considered


more fully and more properly at a more reasonable time of the day.

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-The question is: That the Bill be now read a second time.

Mr RAMSA Y (Balwyn)-On a point of order, Mr Speaker, I understand that the Legislative Council has adjourned until the next sessional period.

The SPEAKER-Order! There is no point of order.



LIQUOR CONTROL BILL

The message from the Council relating to amendments in this Bill was taken into consideration.

Mr CA THIE (Minister for Economic Development)-This is the second occasion on which the Bill has been returned. However, on this occasion I note that two of the amendments that the Opposition claimed it would insist upon are no longer being insisted upon by the Legislative Council.

Mr Kennett-By the National Party. Mr CATHIE-No, by the Opposition in

the Legislative Council, even though there were strong, impassioned pleas in this House to explain why the Government should amend those sections of the Liquor Control Act.

The two amedments which the Council insists upon are:

2. Clause 8, line 27, after "8" insert "The operation of'.

3. Oause 8, line 27, omit "shall be repealed" and insert "may be suspended by proclamation of the Governor in Council published in the Government Gazette and that proclamation may in a like manner be revoked".

That leaves the House with the two amendments that relate to clause 8 of the Bill, which seeks to repeal section IIA of the Act. When in opposition, the Labor Party campaigned on the repeal of section IIA.

The amendments suggested by the Legislative Council seek to leave section ItA on the statute-book. In other words, the House is not only being forced by the Legislative Council to leave section IIA on the statutebook but also to suspend it and one day perhaps have somebody bring it back, not through the Parliament,

Liquor Control Bill

not by either decision or debate in the Parliament, but simply by going to the Governor in Council.

Most reluctantly the Government is prepared now to accept the amendment. However, it is being forced upon the Government by an unrepresentative and obstructionist Upper House. It is being forced upon a Government that has a clear mandate to repeal section llA.

The amendments will not allow the Government to achieve that mandate because section IIA will remain on the statute-book.

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! I should advise the Minister that to this point there is no motion before the Chair and that will certainly restrict what he is about to put to the House. Therefore, I suggest that the honourable gentleman move a motion.

Mr CATHIE (Minister for Economic Development)-I move:

That this House do now agree to amendments Nos. 2 and 3 made and insisted on by the Council.

It should be clearly understood by everybody that it is not the desire of the Government that there should be instability within the industry and that there should not be an attitude in the community that, because section IIA remains on the statute-book, it will in fact come back. I want to be clear from the point of view of the Government that there is no prospect whatsoever of this Government bringing back section IIA. That at least should prevent some of the uncertainty that would otherwise characterize the future of this industry if it were believed month after month that the industry could come back and have section II A reimposed.

The formula proposed by the Opposition is one that I believe is against the principles of the Parliamentary democratic system. The Opposition has now got itself to a point where it will hope one day many years hence to win an election and be returned to the Government benches.

Should that occur, it does not have to campaign on this issue and it does not even have to come to Parliament on this issue because it can simply go to the Governor in Council and say: "Bring back section IIA". That is government by the Executive and I believe the Opposition ought to be ashamed of the principle it is espousing tonight. The Government will remember the argument

Liquor Control Bill

the Opposition has put fOlward on this issue when other issues arise in the future.

Mr RAMSAY (Balwyn)-I am surprised that th~ Minister can talk of the principles of Parhamentary democracy immediately following a debate when the Government has brought on a very major issue of concern for nuclear energy and dealt with it summarily within 30 minutes in the early hours of the morning. The Minister talks about principles of Parliamentary democra~y as though they are something that is beIng challenged by what the Opposition has done with the Liquor Control Bill.

I t is a very poor reflection on the Government and on the Chamber that the House is prepa~ed to spend ~o ~,!-ch time debating the pnce of beer whIle It IS prepared to dismiss the issues of the future of nuclear energy in a mere 30 minutes in the small hours of the morning. The Government stands condemned on that point.

In its acceptance of the amendment from the Legislative Council, the Opposition welcomes the Government's change of heart. ~ remind the House that the only reason thIS amendment was initiated in the Legislative Council and brought before the Legislative Assembly is the failure of the G~)\~ernment! in seeking to remove the minImum pnce of beer, to introduce in the p~oposed legislation adequate safeguards to gIve any confidence to the industry that there would be a maintenance of stability.

What the Opposition has been looking for is some further safeguards to the very Inadequate ones that the Government saw fit to put in and the only one that has appeared to be available to the Opposition is the one enshrined in this amendment.

It is not preventing the Government moving to remove the minimum price of beer, but it is some assurance to the industry that, if the removal of the minimum p~ce leads to predatory pricing and a major pnce war and the destruction of many of th~ small businesses in the liquor industry, thIs can be brought to the attention of the Government which will be able to act swiftly on the matter.

I know that the Minister said that there is no way that section II A will ever be used by this Government. I will be the first to forgive him if the predictions of the Technisearch report prove to be more accurate than


the predictions of the Monash report. If the Minister wishes to change his mind on that issue, I will support him. At least having accepted this amendment from the Legislative Council, the Government is now able to move on the suspension of the minimum price and the industry and the community can see what happens.

Mr GRAY (Syndal)-When the Bill came before the House two weeks ago, the Liberal Party supported the Government's policy. The interim Opposition leader stood up in the House and said that the Government had a mandate for the legislation yet, when the Bill reached the Legislative Council following pressure from certain interest gr~ups, the de facto Leader of the Opposition, the Leader of the Opposition in the Council drafted the amendments which are no~ before the Assembly.

The Liberal Parti has been hypocritical no~ only on this Bil but also on other legislative measures that have been debated in this House since I have been a member. ~ime and again, troglodytes in the OppositIon have screamed blue murder about the Go~ernment supposedly subverting the ~arhamentary process by allowing decisIons to be made by the Governor in Council.

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! I advise the honourable member that this is not an opportunity to $enerally harangue the Parliament on a subJect that is dear to his heart. It is a fairly narrow question, and I ask the honourable member to return to the question before the House.

Mr GRAY -I have to confess some reluctance to support the motion but, out of loyalty to the Government, 1 am doing so. In supporting the motion, 1 feel the need to at least indicate some of the reasons for my reservations. Apart from the hypocrisy of the Liberal Party to which 1 adverted, there is also the hypocrisy of the National Party. Two weeks ago, the National Party was going to fight any removal of section 11 A to the barricades yet now the National Party is insisting in another place on an amendment which will allow the Government to remove, albeit temporarily, the minimum price for packaged beer. The National Party has once again demonstrated that its longstand.ing reputation as a party of political prostitutes IS very well deserved.


The SPEAKER-Order! The honourable member should return to the question before the Chair.

Mr GRAY-By its actions on this and other Bills which have passed through Parliament recently, the Upper House has shown that the Opposition party and the corner party have an almost pathological desire to tinker with Government legislative measures notwithstanding that it is this House which reflects the contemporary views of the Victorian electorate.

Notwithstanding the fact that the numbers which the combined weight of the Liberal Party and National Party enjoy in another place are mere accidents of history and do not reflect the views of the Victorian electorate today, 1 hope--

The SPEAKER-Order! The honourable member is out of order on the course that he is on and 1 ask him to round off his remarks on the matter before the House.

Mr GRAY -I just hope that in future the Liberal Party and the National Party will be a little more careful in their approach to Government legislation or they might find themselves even more decimated as a result of an early election.

Mr KENNETT (Leader of the Opposition)-The Liberal Party congratulates the Government on at last coming to a position of common sense in accepting the amendment to clause 8 that was moved by both the Liberal Party and the National Party in another place. Totally contrary to the views expressed by the honourable member for Syndal, the Liberal Party and the National Party have been listening to the community a lot more on this issue than has the Government. It was the union movement, Mr Goddard, the people involved in the industry and the employees in the industry, who came to us and asked that if the Government was going to be given the opportunity of honouring an election promise in terms of removing the minimum price of packaged beer, the opposition parties should look seriously at introducing safeguards.

This amendment, which has been accepted by the Government, allows the Government to meet its election promise of removing the minimum price for packaged beer, and the Government can do that from July 31. The Opposition believes the

Liquor Control Bill

removal of section II A will cause considerable unemrloyment. It will lose many hundreds 0 jobs, as was stated in the Government's own commissioned report, the Monash report, and it will put at risk up to 5000 jobs. In a time of economic receSSion, the Opposition believes it will also put many small businesses at risk. That is a thing for the future to decide because, until the Government removes section IIA no one can predict, with certainty, what will happen. This amendment gives to the Government the opportunity, by proclamation, to put section II A back in the Act. If the fears of the industry, the union movement, the Liberal Party and the National Party come to fruition, and this leads to unemployment and interference with small business, if Parliament is not sitting, the Government can move independently of the Parliament to protect the interests of the State. No honourable member, of whatever political flavour, would want one more person out of work. I know that many back-benchers of the Government welcome the opportunity that this amendment provides. The Government has the opportunity now to protect its constituents in the event that the removal of section II A leads to higher unemployment in Victoria.

Far from the Upper House frustrating the Government in passing le$islation, the Upper House has once again proved its worth to the Government and to the community, for which we, as a Parliament, have responsibility. It is very important that we as a Parliament come together and, from time to time, try to improve legislation.

This clause gives the Government flexibility to introduce an election promise but, because of depressed times, and because one cannot accurately predict what will happen as a result of this Bill, it gives the Government the opportunity to restore section IIA to the Act. Were any more people to be thrown on to the unemployment list, that would be a disaster.

I know, and some Government members know, that once section 11 A is repealed, there are interstate breweries ready to shift into Victoria truck load after truck load of beer at very cheap prices, and that will put at risk even more jobs and many small businesses.

Do not'let this Parliament, or the public be misled about the wisdom expressed in

Liquor Control Bill

this amendment which the Government has now accepted. It will give the Government flexibility to act quickly if the fears of some of us in this Parliament come to fruition. That proves the value of the Upper House, and I trust that the Government members who have criticized the role of the Upper House on this issue will see that not only has the value of the Upper House been proved, but it has also assisted the Government.

I also wish to comment briefly on amendments Nos. 6 and 10 which have come back from the Council. These are not now insisted upon by the Council.

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! I advise the honourable member that the House is dealing with the motion that includes these words, "That this House do now agree with amendments Nos. 2 and 3 made by the Legislative Council". It does not take into account the matter that the honourable member has just opened up.

Mr KENNETT -As a point of clarification, Mr Speaker, do we move on to the other amendments in the amendment sheet or is the entire debate related to amendments Nos. 2 and 3?

The SPEAKER-I can only take into account what the Minister for Economic Development has moved, and he has moved the motion that is before the Chair, which deals purely and simply with amendments Nos. 2 and 3.

Mr KENNETT-I believe we will be proceeding through the amendments on this sheet and, therefore, we will have the opportunity to speak on them. Can I just say that this particular clause has been insisted upon by the Council. That is not only a great relief, it is also a recognition by the Government that common sense will prevail. If the Government did not agree with what the Upper House has done, it would not be proceeding with the Bill.

I commend the Government once again for moving to this particular position. I am sorry that it had to take so long before it came to a common-sense decision. It embraces the election promise that the Labor Party made before the last election and, more importantly, it puts the interests


of Victoria and small businesses in this State as a No. 1 priority.

Mr JASPER (Murray Valley)-I reiterate the National Party's stand that it has taken throughout the debate on this Bill that it is totally opposed to the repeal of section 11 A of the Liquor Control Act which will remove the minimum price for packaged beer that was established by the Liberal Government in 1976. I wish to ensure that the House understands that the National Party has consistently opposed this clause in this House and in another place, because its members believe the repeal of the section will create chaos in the industry. That has been proved not only by the reports that have been brought forward for people in the Parliament to read but also by the Liquor Control Commission in reports that it has tabled over the years. Those reports have recognized the importance of maintaining the minimum price for packaged beer to keep some stability in the industry.

The National Party sincerely believes that the removal of the minimum price for packaged beer and the small reduction in the retail price for packaged beer may certainly lower the price to some extent, but it will not be to the great benefit that the Government believes, and it will not be to the benefit of the people involved in the industry and the thousands of people they employ. I should like the Minister for Economic Development to tell me why the union involved in the industry is also opposed to the repeal of section 11 A of the Act.

I repeat the assertions that the National Party has consistently made during the debate. I have listened with interest to speakers, mainly from the Opposition, and very few from the Government party, who have been prepared to say where they stand on this matter. Like other members of the House, I listened to the contribution of the honourable member for Syndal a short while ago. In the short time that he has been a member of this House, he has shown that he is wet behind the ears. He does not understand what goes on in this House and he does not understand Parliament. I invite him to come out into the country and he will understand what goes on.

He has attacked the National Party. Let him see how members of that party perform in country areas and what happens there. This Bill has a great deal to do with what


happens in the country because people involved in the industry in the country will be affected. It is all very well for the honourable member for Syndal to come into this House, after having travelled only a short distance, without understanding the whole State of Victoria. It is all very well for him to make statements tonight without anything to back them up. This has been the first contribution he has made to this debate and he has not contributed much to other debates.

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! The honourable member has made his point, and I ask him to return to the subject-matter before the House. The opportunity is not here for a wide-ranging debate. As the honourable member is aware, I have attempted to control other speakers also and have tried to move them back to the subject-matter, which is a simple motion.

Mr JASPER-I am prepared to pass from the comments I have been making about the honourable member for Syndal because he is probably only a oncer in this place and his comments are probably not worth listening to, taking into account that he did not enter the earlier part of the debate.

It is disappointing that the Leader of the National Party is not present for this debate because he would certainly join in, and the honourable member for Syndal would hear the wrath he could express in this Parliament. The National Party believes at this late hour there probably needs to be some consensus. Much discussion has taken place about the use and usage of the Upper House in this Parliament. I repeat that the Upper House has an important role to play in the Parliament of Victoria. Some people will argue both ways and there will always be a divergence of opinion on the matter, but the Government will always believe in and will need to believe in the fact that it will need consensus to govern Victoria. If it does not have consensus within its party, for instance, it will not govern for long. It is a good thing that the Parliament has an Upper House to look again at proposed legislation and, hopefully, get consensus which will be of much benefit to Victoria.

That still does not alter the situation. So far as the National Party is concerned, this has been an incredible debate. It has been interesting to watch the developments and


the way the debate has moved. The National Party totally opposes the removal of section 11 A because of the effect it will have on employment and the industry in Victoria. In the hope that it will be possible to maintain an industry and that the Liquor Control Commission will be able to play its part in the future of this industry in Victoria, the National Party supports the amendments.



The message from the Council relating to the amendment in this Bill was taken into consideration.

Mr KOPER (Minister of Health)-When the Bill was previously before the House, amendment No. 3, as made by the Council, was disagreed with. That amendment states:

3. Clause 9, lines 10 to 16, omit all words and expressions on these lineS and insert "applying for registration under section 20".

The Bill has again been returned from the Council with a message that the Council insists on the amendment. Therefore, I move:

That this House do now agree to amendment No. 3 made and insisted on by the Council.

I do so because the Bill contains a number of other important matters which are urgently required to assist the Medical Board of Victoria and the people of Victoria in ensuring adequate medical practice in this State.

This represents a substantial delay in the Government's desire to provide special services to ethnic communities in Victoria. The shadow Minister of Health, who is opposing the provision, now asks why it has taken so long to introduce it. He is implying that it should go through straight away. If there is a Saul-on-the-road-to-Damascus conversion, members of the Government Party should know. For a long time the Government has had the view that the ethnic communities of this State require special assistance if they are to have adequate access to medical services. The Upper House is deliberately delaying this matter. It is the intention of the Government to reintroduce the proposed legislation in the spring sessional period of Parliament, to


ensure that this clear proposal that is supported by the ethnic communities of Victoria is carried into effect.

I t is not a matter of being supported just by the ethnic community of Victoria. The proposal is supported by a wide cross-section of the medical. fraternity of this State, which understands the proposition in the Bill and believes it is desirable. The Government will fight, as I am sure other people will, for the assistance to ethnic communities of Victoria, and it is with reluctance and because of the other good parts of the Bill that the Government has to accept the amendment made by the Upper House.

Mr LIEBERMAN (Benambra)-It is a pity that this sessional period must come to an end in this way. The Minister has accused the Upper House unfairly of acting in an obstructionist manner. He said that its action prevents the Government from putting into effect a measure providing medical services for ethnic communities. I say firmly and quietly to the House that the Minister has been Minister of Health for about fourteen months. He introduced the proposed legislation that these amendments deal with only about three or four weeks ago. It is remarkable that he now purports to say that Parliament wants ethnic communities to be disquietened about the matter. He wants ethnic communities to be in a state of concern and anxiety when the matter could have been introduced months ago with proper background material. However, he has not done so. He wants to be a pantomime to express concern and create an image of obstruction by the Legislative Council.

If the Minister, or any of his brother Ministers, misrepresents the position of ethnic communities, honourable members will be able to judge for themselves the truth of the matter and be able to determine the quality and calibre of Ministers who might attempt to do that. The Government has finally accepted the logic of the arguments put forward by the Opposition on this clause. I am thankful that the Council has brought about the necessary pause that the Government needs on this matter and has given Parliament the opportunity to re-examine the measure and make a final determination after the proper advice and evaluation has been made available to Parliament.

I restate the commitment of the Opposition and its preparedness to consider this


matter as soon as the Minister wants in the August resumption of Parliament. I invite him to indicate to the Opposition any areas in which he would like assistance by way of assembling information and data and by consulting experts in order that a proper independent report can be made on this VItal issue. I remind honourable members that it has been the practice in this State for major amendments dealing with the qualification and criteria for medical practitioners to practise in this State to be tht subject of a report from the Medical Board of Victoria, which was set up under a special Act of Parliament.

The reports of the Medical Board of Victoria provide the basis for the Minister of Health, the Health Commission, Parliament and others to make objective judgments about legislative change and policy review. A Medical Board report is not available on this issue, which is remarkable. It is amazing that the Minister introduced this measure without a written report from the Medical Board. I understand that the board was not given adequate time to consider the matter. A responsible board such as the Medical Board would require adequate time on these matters. I also understand that the Medical Board has not been given a copy of the Fry report, an all-party Commonwealth committee report, by the Minister or the Health Commission.

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! I direct the honourable members's attention to the matter before the House. The Minister canvassed some matters and then returned to the Bill and I ask the honourable member for Benambra to do the same.

Mr LIEBERMAN-I conclude on that point by saying that the final report has not been made available to the Medical Board. From my discussions today, I believe the board' would welcome the opportunity of examining it in conjunction with a request to furnish a written report to Parliament on this vital matter.

I also indicate that if the Minister wishes to proceed with the second reading of the Bill on the first day of the resumption of Parliament in August, the Opposition will be prepared to allow the suspension of the Orders of the House to allow the second reading to be read on the first day, accompanied by written advice from the Medical


Board and any other supporting documents. I also implore the Minister to make available reports and advice that he receives between now and the resumption of debate as soon as possible and to not make them available at the last minute, as he frequently does. Debate on this Bill could be disposed of, even on the first day of the next sessional period.

The SPEAKER-Order! I ask the honourable member not to attempt to defy the Chair and to come back to the matter before the House, which is a narrow issue.

Mr LIEBERMAN-The Opposition welcomes the action of the Legislative Council in ensuring that this issue is dealt with properly and judiciously, with responsibility and care. I thank the Government for agreeing to the amendment so that adequate opportunity will be available to ensure that ethnic communities are provided with medical services from persons who are qualified, capable and who have no lesser standard of skill or competence than any other medical practitioner treating any other people.

The ethnic communities can be assured that the Opposition will be ever vigilant in ensuring that under no circumstances will medical practitioners be allowed to operate in this State unless and until they are qualified and deemed to be qualified by the proper authorities and be of equal competence, skill, standing and reputation to any other medical practitioner. The Opposition will not support any provision for secondrate competence and skill. Ethnic communities are entitled to treatment equal to that received by other sections of the community.

The motion was agreed to

PARLIAMENTARY PRIVILEGE

Mr LIEBEllMAN (Benambra)-On a point of order, I indicate to the House that a possible contempt may have occurred with respect to the proceedings of the Parliament. I understand that the Minister is now about to read a second-reading speech relating to a major piece oflegislation, the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act. The Notice Paper that was brought out yesterday-and which of course is continued for today-indicated, under item 10, the second reading of that particular amending Bill, the

Parliamentary Privilege

Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances (Amendment) Bill.

It is with grave concern that I have before me a newspaper, the Age, dated Friday, 17 June 1983, the front page of which is headlined "Radical new drug law-State to ease penalties on marijuana users".

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! It is a serious matter that the honourable member for Benambra is raising on a point of order and it is difficult for the Chair to take it all in at this time. I ask the House to behave so I that I can understand what the honourable member is saying.

Mr LIEBERMAN-The newspaper report refers to the content of what must be the same Bill and I am extremely disturbed to note that the first paragraph of the newspaper report says, amongst other things:

People will no longer be jailed for possessing or growing up to 50 grammes of marijuana ...

It also states: ... radical new drug legislation introduced into State Parliament last night.

The contempt that I referred to and apprehended has been committed is that in some way or other the contents of a major and substantial Bill that I understand through this week has been denied to the press and members of the public who have asked for details, have been subject apparently to release in the form of the second-reading speech which Parliament is now about to receive.

I believe a contempt has been committed and the presentation of the second-reading speech to the Parliament is now a grave breach of parliamentary procedure. The matter should be the subject of an inquiry. Mr Speaker, I ask for your indulgence and your guidence in raising the point of order. I do not believe there has ever been such a grave commission of an apparent contempt with proposed legislation. . The SPEAKER-Order! Perhaps I should interrupt the honourable member for Benambra. I remind the honourable member that he is raising a point of order and not raising a matter of privilege or contempt that I am aware of.

Mr LIEBERMAN-The point I am making is that if, as I say, it appears there is

Parliamentary Privilege

more than prima facie evidence of a possible contempt, the reading of the speech is now prejudiced and members of Parliament have been put to a grave disadvantage.

Mr FORDHAM (Minister of Education)-On the point of order, I am appalled that the honourable member for Benambra should be wasting the time of the Legislative Assembly at this hour to bring up this absolute piece of nonsense. Mr Speaker, as you well know, there are procedures to be followed by the honourable member or any other honourable member if he believes a breach of pri vilege has occurred in respect of any individual member of the Legislative Assembly or the Parliament as a whole.

Certainly the honourable member should not raise a privilege issue by way of a point of order. The honourable member has been in the House long enough, even as a former Minister of a much former Government, to realize this. I suggest that he examines the Standing Orders and the appropriate procedure if he wishes to carry on in this ridiculous way. The notion of the press having a privilege by receiving a copy of the secondreading speech has somehow or other caused the honourable member to feel offended because it happens to be published in the Age newspaper. What absolute nonsense!

I repeat that if the honourable member is talking about a breach of privilege, there are appropriate measures through which he can raise the matter. There is no other reason why the point of order should be considered.

Mr MACLELLAN (Berwick)-On the point of order, the point of order raised by the honourable member for Benambra was different from that raised and referred to by the Deputy Premier. The matter raised by the honourable member for Benambra for your consideration, Mr Speaker, was the fact that the newspaper reports that the Bill was, past tense, introduced last night into the Parliament.

The honourable member is raising with the Chair before the second-reading speech the report in the Age newspaper which says and claims that Parliament has had introduced to it a Bill relating to radical new drug laws, which is the headline. Clearly, the detail of the report in the newspaper is about exactly the same matter honourable members are now about to hear, if the Minister gets on with it.


There is a two-page report in the Age newspaper. The honourable member has raised with the Chair a point of order on a newspaper report which claims that the Bill was introduced to the Parliament last night. Honourable members can regard the newspaper as tomorrow morning's newspaper. The honourable member is not saying that someone has leaked the second-reading speech of the Bill to the newspaper; what is claimed and brought to the attention of the Chair is a report on the front page of a major newspaper which is not the result of an apparent leak or accident.

The newspaper report does not claim that this measure will be introduced by the Government; this is a unique occurrence because it states that it has been introduced. The paper, as distributed, is already available to people yet it is not introduced into the House. The honourable member for Benambra raised a point of order on a contempt of Parliament. I su~est that that is the issue with which the ChaIr will now have to deal.

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! There is no such issue involved as a contempt of Parliament of which I am aware; if there is a breach of privilege at which the honourable member for Benambra, I believe, was aiming when he talked about a contempt of Parliament, then a procedure for a breach of privilege exists. It is a well-known usage and the honourable member has witnessed it in force. If the honourable member believes that is the case, he should proceed along these lines. The lines are that he puts his complaint in writing to the Speaker, to consider before the matter is brought before Parliament.

I rule that there is no point of order. I rule also that a serious breach of the customs of the House has occurred. It is generally the principle that the contents of a Bill which has not been proposed to the House for second reading should not be released for publication by newspapers. Due to the circumstances of the hour, the present apparent breach of the custom may not have been the responsibility of the Minister.

It might have occurred in some other way, for all I am aware. On the point of order, I cannot see a point of order on which I can rule except to rule that the manner in which the matter has been raised is out of order. However, I say that it is a breach of the

5294 ASSEMBLY 16 June 1983 Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Bill

usual customs of the House that the matter should already be referred to on the front page of the Age.

Mr KENNETI (Leader of the Opposition)-On a further point of order, Mr Speaker, given your ruling, I indicate that we will follow the normal customs of this House and raise the matter that a breach of privilege has been committed by the Minister.

DRUGS POISONS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

(AMENDMENT) BILL


That this Bill be now read a second time.

If there is one concern shared by every member of this House, there is no doubt that it would be the growing problem of drug abuse both in our own community and throughout the world. Drug abuse is not a new phenomenon. However, there is clear evidence that, as the incidence ofillicit drug usage has increased, major changes have taken place in the general nature of drug trafficking in this country. What was once a practice confined to small groups of people importing, growing or trafficking for their own use or that of friends has, in recent years, become big business, especially in such drugs as heroin and cannabis.

The new dimension of drug abuse is its promotion for profit, the involvement of organized crime, the diversion of huge sums of money into criminal enterprises, usually tax free. The illicit drug trade in Australia is now a multi-billion dollar industry. An estimate made by the Australian Royal Commission of Inquiry into Drugs of the street value of heroin required by hard-core addicts in 1978 put the figure for that drug alone at somewhere between $1000 million and $1600 million. One can only hazard a guess at how many more hundreds of millions of dollars were spent in the same year on other illicit drugs such as cannabis, hashish, cocaine and the barbiturates.

It is, therefore, not surprising that, on page A353 of its report, the Royal Commission observes that the full impact of illegal drug activities on the economy of Australia could be quite significant. For example, on page D9, the Royal Commission reports that it

has no doubt that huge sums of money flow out of Australia each year to pay for drugs produced overseas and goes on to state that this movement of money has a significant effect on our balance.ofpayments.

It warns, on the same page, that if the proceeds of the huge sums of money which flow out of Australia every year to pay for drugs produced overseas are brought back into Australia for investment by criminal groups, a significant transfer of Australian resources and assets into the hands of criminals will occur and that this will mark the commencement of large-scale corruption in the Australian community.

These fears have been strengthened by the subsequent uncovering by Mr Justice Stewart of a wide variety of corrupt and unethical practices engaged in by some law enforcement officers and legal practitioners.

There is no question that illegal drug abuse has become a serious problem in Australia and no society, to quote from page D5 of the report the words of the Royal Commission, "can permit people to proselytize its youth or weak members to join the minority who become dependent upon drugs". I would go further and say that the insidious growth in the illicit trade in drugs is not only evil, but its effects on the crime rates, in the cost of human life, in depriving our young people of what should be the best years of their lives, attacks the very foundations on which our community is based.

Over recent years, there have been a number of inquiries into the problem of drug abuse in this country. I particularly commend to honourable members the reports of the Royal Commission into the Non-Medical Use of Drugs-the Sackville Inquiry-and the Australian Royal Commission of Inquiry into Drugs-the Williams Inquiry-which I mentioned earlier. Both these Royal Commissions have published a wealth of documented material on the drug situation in Australia. Yet, until now, no Government in this country has introduced legislation reflecting the findings and the recommendations of these major investigations.

The legislative response of the former Government was the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981. This legislation certainly makes some long overdue, and welcome, reforms to the law as it applies to the legitimate use of drugs in this State.

Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Bill

To this extent the Act is supported by the present Government.

Mr LIEBERMAN (Benambra)-On a point of order, Mr Speaker, I find the Minister7s speech inaudible, unintelligible and incoherent.

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-Order! There is no point of order. The long-established practice of this House is that Ministers present secondreading speeches from written notes, copies of which are circulated, and I assume that the honourable member has a copy of the Minister7s speech in front of him.

Mr ROPER (Minister of Health)Nevertheless, the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act virtually ignores the two Royal Commissions to which I have referred. Worse, some of its provisions directed at the illicit use of dru~s go directly against the thrust of their findings.

I would remind honourable members that when the then Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Bill was before Parliament, the Labor Party made it patently clear that it was not happy with a number of its provisions. We questioned the assumptions behind some of the more Draconian features of the legislation and pointed out, at the time, that the Bill cut across the recommendations of those bodies expressly set up by Government to propose solutions to the drug problem in our community.

Having said this, it is incumbent upon me to indicate to the House where this Government stands. Its position is unequivocal. As we pointed out in 1980 when the report of the Williams inquiry and that of the Interdepartmental Working Party on the Dru~ Problem in Victoria were tabled in the Parhament, our policy is similar to the approach adopted by Mr Justice Williams.

We believe the drug problem must be tackled in two ways. First, we must prevent the pedlars, the pushers and the traffickers from making a profit from human misery, and in many cases death. Second, we must treat and rehabilitate those who become users of, and often addicted to, drugs.

This calls for a co-ordinated Australian approach to the problem of the suppression of illegal drug abuse. We endorse the view of Mr Justice Williams that the time has now come for a national policy to be put into effect, and I am pleased to inform the


House that Victoria is actively co-operating with the Commonwealth and the other States in developing a co-ordinated strategy to deal with the drug problem on a national basis.

Details of the national policy to reduce drug abuse, as advocated by the Australian Royal Commission of Inquiry into Drugs, are set out in Book D of its report. Nevertheless, it may be appropriate if I took this opportunity to highlight the main features.

These are, firstly, that drugs must be made more difficult to obtain; secondly, that the casualties of drug abuse must be legally directed towards treatment; and, thirdly, that education in relation to drugs should be seen as an ongoing exercise.

The policy outlined by Mr Justice WiIliams is not new. The point, which was emphasized by the Royal Commission, is that it has not really been tried. I can do no better than quote from page D 14 ofMr Justice Williams' report. In discussing the policy, the Royal Commission states, in part:

The Commonwealth Government and the Governments of the States have not combined their resources to act with the strength that in combination they have. There has been too much grandstanding by some people and too much protection of selfish interests by others.

The report by Mr Justice Stewart tabled during this. sessional period again demonstrates the ineffectiveness of Government action. This Government is not in the business of grandstanding nor protecting selfish interests. Our concern is for the welfare and for the well-being of our community. With this in mind, the Government has accepted the substance of Mr Justice Williams' recommendations as set out in Book F of his report.

We believe that the Royal Commission has put forward positive recommendations which, if agreed to nationally, will go a long way towards containing the drug problem in Australia. We particularly support the conclusion of the Royal Commission on page D26 of its report that law enforcement would be assisted if there were uniform legislation directed at drug trafficking. The purpose of this Bill is, so far as is practicable, to give effect to those of the recommendations of the Royal Commission which are capable of being implemented unilaterally by State law.


The Bill 'Yill be m~tched by complementary regulatlOns, which are currently being drafted and which will follow those aspects of the commission's recommendations which are best expressed in subordinate legislation.

In bringing this Bill into the Parliament the Victorian Government is setting th~ pace ~or the rest of :\ustralia. To give real meat:lmg to a now dl~redited political slogan, It can truly be said that Victoria Uis not waiting for the world".

The Bill amends the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act which was enacted by the Parliament in 1981. It is important that, in considering this measure, honourable members should be aware of the fact that the principal Act was not proclaimed by the previous Government and is not yet in operation. The Government has tak.en advantage of this delay to set up a working party under my chairmanship to review the Act in the context of the Sackville and the Williams reports. This Bill is the result of the review by the working party.

It is appropriate that I should place on record the thanks of the Government to the members of the working party-my Parliamentary colleagues, Mr Lou Hill, the honourable member for Warrandyte and Or Gerard Vaughan, the honourable member for Glenhuntly, to Mr Peter Faris, Barrister-at-Law and Mr Terry Carney, Senior Lecturer in Law at Monash Universityfor their many hours of hard work, and to Parliamentary Counsel, and the officers of the Health Commission and the Police F orensi~ Science Laboratory for their advice and aSSistance, and their contributions to sub-committees.

For the assistance of honourable members, I now propose to canvass the thinking behind the major changes to the principal Act as proposed in the Bill.

DRUG OFFENCES

There can be few more reprehensible crimes against humanity than that of trafficking in drugs. Because of the very nature of the trade, we can only guess at the quantities of drugs which are trafficked in Australia, but the available evidence suggests that they are substantial.

The Williams Royal Commission endeavoured to put a figure on how much

of the two. most trafficked drugs-heroin and cannabls---could have entered the illicit market in Australia in 1978. Its calculations are frightening and I invite the attention of honourable members to the break-up of the figures as published on page A286 of its report. .

In total, the Royal Commission estimated that somewhere between 900 and 1300 kilograms of heroin, and between 51 and 77 tonnes of cannabis and cannabis derivatives, could have entered the illegal drug market in this country in that year. This means that in the one twelve-month period, somewhere between 52 to 78 tonnes of heroin and cannabis, excluding, of course, other drugs, were trafficked on the illicit market, in Australia.

Mr Justice Williams reported that there were instances of people from virtually every section of the community being involved in drug trafficking, and identified two motives for such involvement. The first is money-and I have already ~ven to the House some idea of the profitabIlity of drug trafficking in this country.

The second is the need to support a drug habit-the user/dealer, if honourable members like, who sells drugs to finance his own addiction. Honourable members who are familiar with the report of Mr Justice Williams will note that the Government, at this stage, is not introducing legislation to establish a uniform drug trafficking Act specifically directed at drug trafficking as prot>Psed by the Royal Commission, nor a uniform drugs of dependence Act to deal with other drug offences.

. While the Government accepts the prinCiples espoused by Mr Justice Williams, uniform legislation can be achieved only if agreement is reached between the Commonwealth and the other States and Territories on those aspects of the Williams report which require common action.

In the meantime, this legislation, especially as it will apply to drug offences, follows the recommendations of the Royal Commission with regard to the provisions of both the suggested uniform Acts as far as practicable. To understand what is proposed in the Bill as it will apply to drug trafficking, it is important that I should briefly outline the existing provisions in the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act.


Offences relating to trafficking in drugs are set out in Part VI of that Act. Section 73 makes it an offence to traffic in a drug of dependence. Section 74 makes it an offence to traffic in cannabis; section 75 an offence to traffic in a hallucinogenic drug; and section 76 an offence to traffic in a restricted substance. Section 86 makes it an offence to cultivate a narcotic plant.

Other provisions make it an offence for a person to have such drugs in his possession without being authorized or licensed under the Act. The maximum penalty for trafficking in a drug of dependence is 25 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $250 000. The maximum penalty for trafficking in the other drugs I have mentioned or for cultivating a narcotic plant is 10 years and/or a fine of$1 00 000.

A penalty of two years' imprisonment and/or a fine of $5000 is fixed for possession offences. These provisions are uncompromising, and while a judge or a magistrate could be expected to take all relevant factors into account when determining a penalty if a person is found guilty of a drugrelated offence they provide no guidelines to the court on how they should be interpreted. A few examples of how the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act could be applied will illustrate the point.

I have already mentioned that the maximum penalty for trafficking in a drug of dependence IS 25 years and $250 000. One would certainly like to think that the court would contemplate such a penalty for anyone convicted of selling $1 million worth of, say, heroin. Yet, the courts have the capacity to impose the same penalty on a drug user who sells a small quantity of heroin to support his own addiction.

Likewise, a person who shares a "joint" with a friend, without any Question of money being exchanged, could be liable under the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act for the maximum penalty for trafficking in cannabis. Even a mother who gives her child a valium tablet, unless prescribed by a medical practitioner, could face a penalty of up to ten years imprisonment under the Act for trafficking in a restricted substance.

Perhaps these examples may be extreme, but the facts are that, by using too broad a brush, Parliament has created a number of anomalies in the proposed law in its efforts


to curb the growing drua problem in this State. Indeed, it is impossIble to believe that the Parliament really intended that such heavy sentences could be imposed for such comparatively minor offences as I have described.

This Bill takes a more rational approach to drug offences. It accepts, as Mr Justice Williams does, that there are big and small traffickers, and adopts the sugg~stion of the Royal Commission that the practical course is to make a quantitative differentiation between the two.

Within the framework of his recommendations, the Bill will simplify drug offences, increase a number of penalties especially as they apply to major traffickers, and enable the courts to strip maJor traffickers of their profits from drug trafficking. In lieu of the series of offences in relation to drugs which I mentioned earlier, the Bill will substitute three indictable, substantive offences-trafficking, cultivation and possession of drugs of dependence.

Drugs of dependence will be the only category of illicit drugs rather than the four categories in the 1981 legislation, namely, dru~s of dependence, cannabis, hallucinogenIc drugs and restricted substances. This follows the Government's belief that it is essential that legislation which could deprive people of their liberty for up to 25 years should be clearly stated and expressed in the one comprehensive code. .

Both the Poisons Act, which is still in operation, and the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act, do neither of these things. The Bill has a two-fold policy in relation to penalties. On the one hand, it recognizes community demands and attitudes that large-scale traffickers should face unusually severe punishment.

On the other hand, it takes account of the fact that some other categories of drug offences do not require heavy sentences. I propose to describe shortly how the legislation will operate in practice but, before doing so, it may be of assistance to honourable members if I initially outline the main thrust of the new drug offence provisions contained in the Bill.

(a) Major Traffickers Under the Bill, major traffickers will face

penalties of up to 25 years' imprisonment, plus a fine of up to $250000. However,


unlike the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act, the imposition of both a period of imprisonment and a fine will be mandatory.

Major traffickers, in addition to these penalties, will be subject to the sequestration of their assets, and action can be taken after their arrest to prevent the dispersement of the assets to avoid this further penalty.

(b) Cultivators The maximum penalty which can be

imposed under the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act on those cultivating large-scale marijuana plantations is ten years' imprisonment and/or a penalty up to $100 000.

This is the same period of imprisonment fixed in the Health Act for cultivation offences, although a significant increase in the maximum monetary penalty in that Act of $4000.

On a number of occasions, judges of the Supreme Court have criticized these penalties and described them as entirely inadequate. The Government has noted these criticisms and accordingly this Bill will increase the maximum penalty which may be imposed on traffickers and cultivators in commercial quantities of cannabis to 25 years' imprisonment and a fine of$250 000, with a mandatory term of imprisonment and fine.

Middle-range traffickers and cultivators will face fifteen years' imprisonment and/ or a fine of $100 000. While community attitudes may not be severe towards marijuana users, the Government believes that persons making huge profits, or having the potential to make huge profits, from cannabis plantations should be dealt with severely to deter others from such conduct.

(c) Possession Persons in possession of substantial

quantities of any drug including marijuana will be liable under the Bill to a penalty of up to five years' imprisonment, and/or a fine of$20 000. This, of course, is a substantial increase over the penalty of two years and/or $5000 in the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act.

Lesser penalties will apply with respect to small quantities of cannabis or if the court

is satisfied that the drug was in the possession of a person entirely for his own use.

(d) Inchoate Offences Advice given to the Government is that

the advent of major drug rings has caused the Crown to charge offenders with conspiracy rather than the substantive offence of trafficking. This has a number of advantages and is becoming more frequently used in prosecutions.

This trend is recognized in the Bill which will substantially clarify and strengthen the legislation concerning conspiracy and other inchoate offences. Penalties for conspira~y will be the same as for the substantive offence. Thus, the increases in the penalties for substantive offences which I have mentioned will apply equally to conspiracy offences.

Unlike the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act, sequestration of the assets of major commercial conspirators will be made possible as will apply in the case of major drug traffickers. The inchoate offences of attempting and aiding and abetting will be made offences and subject to the same penalties as the principals. These are not offences under the 1981 legislation.

(e) Minor Offences One of the corner-stones of the strategy

on drugs advocated by Mr Justice Williams which I mentioned earlier, was to direct drug abusers towards treatment and rehabilitation rather than towards the courts. The Royal Commission specifically made a number of recommendations to minimize the effect of the criminal law on experimenters and drug-dependent persons in favour of diversionary schemes.

The Government recognizes that there are a number of categories of minor offences which community attitudes suggest should be dealt with by mitigated penalties. The Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act failed completely to reflect public opinion in these matters and deals far too harshly with certain minor offenders.

These categories are offences by users or addicts, possession or cultivation of small quantities of cannabis and first offenders. With regard to offences by users or addicts, the Bill provides for a Wide range of alternatives which will be available to the court, in addition to the action which it can take


under the Alcoholics and Drug-dependent Persons Act.

The Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act does not recognize the need to treat users or addicts less severely than other offenders but, rather, substantially increases the penalties over and above those in the Poisons Act for these types of offences.

The Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act, for example, increases the penalty for smoking cannabis from $500 and/ or twelve months' imprisonment to two years and/or $5000 and increases to the same level the penalty for self administration of a drug of addiction which, in the Poisons Act, is fixed at $200.

The penalties which will apply as a result of this Bill will be a maximum fine of $500 for smoking cannabis and a maximum of $2000 and/or imprisonment for one year for administration of a drug of dependence.

The Bill takes a similar approach to offences involving small quantities of cannabis.

The Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act does not recognize the minor offender. Instead it imposes a maximum penalty of ten years' imprisonment and/or a fine of$1 00 000 for the cultivation of cannabis and a penalty of two years' imprisonment and/or $5000 for possession of cannabis, notwithstanding the intentions of an offender. Under the Bill, the penalty for cultivation or being in possession of a small quantity-that is, not more than 50 gramsof cannabis, is fixed at $500.

The Bill does not legalize cannabis but nonetheless the Government is conscious of prevailing community attitudes that first offenders, most of whom are young people, should be given the opportunity of having charges determined at the Magistrates Court level to avoid having convictions imposed for minor drug offences.

These days a criminal conviction, particularly for a drug offence, will stain the character and reputation of a young person throughout the rest of his or her life and may create difficulties in obtaining certain types of employment and precluding travel to many overseas countries. A conviction may also result in immediate loss of employment prospects.

To resolve these problems, the Bill provides that a person against whom a charge


is proved of using a drug of dependence, possession of a drug of dependence for his own use, possession or cultivation of a small quantity of cannabis, cultivation of cannabis for his own use and who has not previously been convicted of a drug offence in Australia, will be entitled to avoid a conviction by entering into a bond to be of good behaVIOur for twelve months.

Alternatively, the magistrate may proceed to conviction if he considers it appropriate in the circumstances of a particular case.

It should not be construed from these provisions that the Government is any the less concerned about this type of use involving a drug of dependence or cannabis. In fact, let me make it quite clear that the sort of evidence which is available on cannabis justifies serious national concern in human health terms.

OPERATION OF PART VI

The above comments set out the essentials of the major changes proposed to the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act.

I will now go on to describe to the House in more detail how the amended Act is designed to operate.

The key to the chan~es which the Government has in mind IS the revised Eleventh Schedule which will be inserted by the Bill. The new Eleventh Schedule, like Schedule Eleven in the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act, is entitled "Drugs of Dependencen

•

The schedule includes all the drugs of addiction which are listed in Schedule Eight of the principal Act, plus a small number of drugs listed in other schedules which should be subject to the trafficking provisionssuch as barbiturates which are listed in Schedule Four.

Only those drugs specifically included in the new schedule will be subject to criminal offences under Part VI. Other drugs, such as the vast majority of restricted substances and which are now caught up in the trafficking provisions of the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act, have been excluded from the schedule if they are not trafficked on the illicit market.

However, if any other drugs need to be brought within the scope of the trafficking


provisions, this can be achieved by adding the drug concerned to the Eleventh Schedule by proclamation.

As I mentioned earlier, any changes to the schedule which it is proposed to make will be subject to disallowance by the Parliament. In other words, the Parliament will need to concur with any additions or amendments to the schedule to bring other drugs within the scope of Part VI, or any proposal to alter the scheduling of any drug already listed in the schedule.

I am sure the honourable member for Benambra would agree with that kind of amendment. It is a common amendment moved by him.

Part I of the schedule lists those drugs which are identifiable by forensic scientists.

Part 11 lists those drugs, or more correctly, plants, which are capable of being identified by botanists.

Part III lists those substances the nature or derivation of which is not capable of being identified by either forensic scientists or botanists, such as hashish oil. The identification of these substances as drugs of dependence will be dependent upon the establishment of the presence of tetrahydrocannabinols.

Opposite each of the drugs or substances listed in the schedule are tables of quantities. These, in turn, relate to the offence provisions to be substituted for those in Part VI of the principal Act.

It will be an offence under the amended Act to traffick in any of the drugs incorporated into the Eleventh Schedule and it may assist honourable members to appreciate the workings of the new schedule if I gave one or two illustrations of how it will operate in practice.

One of the most trafficked drugs in Australia is heroin, or to give the drug its technical name, diacetylmorphine. Opposite the entry for diacetylmorphine in the Eleventh Schedule are two figures-l·5 kilograms in column 2, and 2 grams in column 3. As in the case of all listed drugs in the schedule, it will be an offence to traffick in heroin.

A charge of trafficking can be laid irrespective of the quantity of the drug concerned but where the defendant is found with a traffickable quantity in his possession, that is, a quantity not less than that


specified in column 3 of the schedule, the finding of the drug in that quantity is prima facie evidence of trafficking.

A traffickable quantity in the case of heroin is 2 grams so that the finding of, say, 10 grams of heroin in the possession of a person will be prima facie evidence that the person was trafficking in that quantity of the drug.

Column 2 is described in the Bill as a commercial quantity and, as I have indicated, the commercIal quantity for heroin is 1·5 kilograms. Where the court is satisfied that the trafficking offence was committed in relation to a quantity of the drug not less than the applicable commercial quantity, the court may fix a penalty of 25 years' imprisonment and a fine of not more than $250000.

However, a small-time trafficker in heroin will face a maximum of fifteen years' imprisonment and/or a penalty of$1 00 000 and major traffickers, as I have already outlined to the House, will also be subject to the sequestration of their assets.

In some cases, no quantity is specified in column 2. Where this occurs, no commercial quantity has been prescribed and the maximum penalty the court may impose in relation to that substance is the lower penalty of fifteen years' imprisonment and/or penalty units.

It is important that I go on to point out that where the court is satisfied the defendant has been trafficking in a commercial quantity of a drug, a number of sentencing options which would otherwise be available will be foreclosed by the Bill.

The court will not, for instance, have a capacity to make a probation order, or a community services order, or to release the defendant on entering a recognizance, or impose a fine in lieu of a term of imprisonment.

The Bill will specifically require the court to sentence a commercial trafficker to imprisonment and impose a monetary penalty. The same principle will apply to any person who trafficks in cannabis.

Any person who trafficks in a commercial quantity of cannabis, that is, 1000 kilograms or more, will be liable to the same penalty as the commercial trafficker in any other drug of dependence-25 years and $250000.


The traffickable quantity for cannabis is fixed by the Bill at 250 grams, which is roughly equivalent to four or five pouches of pipe tobacco. The effect is, of course, that a person found with less than 250 grams of cannabis in his possession is not considered prima facie to be trafficking in that substance, but a person with 250 grams or more is considered to have in excess of that which he would reasonably require for his own use.

One further change should be brought to the notice of the House. Honourable members will note that tetrahydrocannabinol, per se, is not included in the new Eleventh Schedule. THC is found naturally in cannabis, and may be synthesized artificially but experience has shown that with cannabis derivatives it is impossible to identify whether the substance concerned is, or is not plant material, and very difficult to quantify the actual amount ofTHC present when a large amount of material is seized by police.

The commercial quantities and traffickable quantities of such substances are, therefore, to be determined on the basis of the percentage of THC present in a particular substance. Thus, if the substance concerned, such as hashish oil, contains more than 3 per cent THC, the commercial quantity is 50 kilograms and the traffickable quantity is 25 grams. Conversely, if the substance contains 3 per cent or less of THC, the commercial and the traffickable quantities are, respectively 100 kilograms and 250 grams.

Honourable members should know that one ordinary prescription drug group and one still available prescription drug will be made drugs of dependence under Schedule Eleven without further qualification. That is to say that there will be no exemption from the requirements of the Schedule Eleventh for these drugs by providing upper levels to normal use as has been done with the three or four other well known drugs from Schedules Two, Three or Four which are to be admitted with such a qualification to the Eleventh Schedule as drugs of dependence.

The drug group concerned is the barbiturates of which I wish to make special mention. A problem has existed for some time concerning the street use of many barbiturates. They are being trafficked and peddled


to drug addicts and, coupled with the fact that the medium-acting barbiturates are now considered to be clinically outmoded drugs with more problems than beneficial effects recognized by the national health system in delisting them, the Government has had no qualms in proposing to declare them to be drugs of dependence.

This will not affect the anaesthetists use of the ultra-short acting forms but will require a permit to be obtained by doctors for use in excess of four weeks for patients with epilepsy requiring phenobarbitone, which is still regarded as a valuable drug for that condition.

To minimize any inconvenience to doctors and their patients requiring phenobarbitone, permits will be arranged for longterm use.

The drug diethyl propion, although of lesser significance and which has been used for appetite control, is of doubtful value for that purpose and there is more evidence of its production of dependence in patients, which far outweighs any usefulness it may have.

It, too, is being used illegally for purposes of addiction.

PROFITS FROM DRUG OFFENCES

Earlier, I described to the House the penalties which will be fixed by this legislation for drug trafficking in Victoria, and I made the point that, in addition to a gaol sentence and a fine, major traffickers will face divestiture of their profits and illegally gained assets.

The provisions concerned are based on the recommendation of Mr Justice Williams that the proposed uniform drug trafficking Act should provide for the recovery of a sum of money arrived at in the court's discretion having regard to such factors as the money generated by the activity for which the conviction has been obtained, the defendant's participation in the activity, and any benefits accruing to the defendant by reason of that participation.

The Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act included a number of sections designed to strip drug traffickers of their illegally gained profits and assets. The Government supports the philosophy behind these provisions in the 1981 Act and believes it is imperative that there should


be an ability to seize the lucrative gains made from illegal drug trading.

This expanded type of forfeiture legislation is undoubtedly a most effective penalty because it is aimed directly at the Income and assets of a drug trafficker. It is particularly effective when no fine or ~ol sentence which may be fixed by the ParlIament could adequately compensate for the profits derived from a criminal drug activity.

However, the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act fails on two points. Firstly, it does not provide a rational and comprehensive system for dealing with all offenders and their profits.

Secondly, its approach is haphazard and ill-directed-in some cases it is too severe and capable of producing grave injustices, and in other cases, such as conspirators, it erovides no recourse for the recovery of Illicit profits at all.

The principles adopted by the Government in this measure are-

(a) that the courts should be given fair and proper means to ensure that illegal profits are recovered on a criminal conviction;

(b) that adequate and appropriate provision must be made to ensure that assets are not disposed of after arrest but before conviction; and

(c) the overriding principle in giving the courts these powers must be one of justice and the community interest.

The Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act provides for sequestration of assets, but only for offences of trafficki~g and not for conspiracy and the inchoate offences. Any person who had been charged with traffickin~, however large or small, could immediately have all his assets sequestered and placed in the hands of a trustee. Accordingly, a businessman who sold $50 worth or cannabis could have his business taken away from him and placed in the hands of a trustee pending trial.

The Act goes further. It puts the onus on the defendant, after conVIction, to satisfy the court that any of his assets were not obtained or accrued as the result of a trafficking offence, not even necessarily the offence for which he was convicted.

The Government believes there must be a relationship or a nexus between the offence for which a person is found guilty and the assets forfeited or profits confiscated.


In this Bill, the unjust and unsatisfactory features of the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act are avoided by providing for pecuniary penalties and restraining orders in all prosecutions and reserving the sequestration provisions for the most serious cases of trafficking. Even then, the sequestered assets can be applied only in payment of a pecuniary penalty, fine, or court-ordered forfeiture.

The Bill provides for the recovery of drug profits in two ways. The major feature is the Introduction of a power for the court to fix a pecuniary penalty in addition to any term of imprisonment or fine imposed by a court on a drug trafficker. Applications for orders to recover such a sum of money may be made by the Director of Public Prosecutions and any amount assessed by the court operates as a civil debt in favour of the Crown.

The amount which may be determined by the court is open-ended, but the Bill sets out various criteria which may be taken into account by the court in determining the amount to be paid, including the extent of the person's participation in the activity which was the subject of the offence, the amount of money or value of property acquired or received, the value of any interest in real or personal property acquired from the proceeds of the offence and the market value at the time of the commission of the offence.

The court may also take into account any benefits derived from the commission of an earlier offence for which the person has not been charged if the court is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the earlier offence was committed in respect to commercial quantities of a drug of dependence.

To further assist the court, specific provision is made for an experienced member of the Police Force to give evidence as to the market value of a dru~ of dependence at a particular time or penod and his testimony is to be prima facie evidence of the matters testified to.

A judgment debt under the provisions I have outlined can be executed against any assets of the accused whether acquired from drug offences or not. While these are new provisions in Victoria, I mention to the House that they are similar to those provided for in the Commonwealth Customs Act for dealing with drug importers.


The second method of recovering drug profits are those provisions which enable the property of a convicted offender, other than drugs of dependence, which are automatically forfeited, to be forfeited by the court where it is proved that the property is related to the offence.

Needless to say, it will be vitally important to ensure in the legislation that action can be taken quickly after the arrest of the person concerned to freeze identifiable assets in anticipation of an order for a pecuniary penalty or forfeiture being made in subsequent proceedings. Such a capacity is essential to prevent an offender from disposing of his assets in such a way as to avoid such a penalty or forefeiture.

In both cases, the Director of Public Prosecutions will be authorized by the Bill to apply for a restraining order to prevent a person from disposing of his property or money to such an extent as he will be unlikely to be able to comply with any order for the payment of money.

This mechanism has the advantage of being swift, simple, cheap and effective. It is controlled by the court and there is no expensive problem of trustees. However in the case of major commercial traffickers, the Director of Public Prosecutions will also be able to apply to the court to have the assets of such a trafficker sequestered and placed in the hands of a court-appointed trustee.

A trustee will have a tracing power and, as provided for in the principal Act, will have the ability to obtain warrants to enter and search any house or premises for money or property where there are reasonable grounds for believing they are being held by another person for the defendant. The net effect of the provisions which I have described to the House can be illustrated in the case of a large-scale commercial heroin trafficker.

The sum total of the penalties for which such a person could be liable under the amended Act would be a prison sentence of up to 25 years, plus a penalty of up to $250 000, plus an amount fixed by the court in accordance with the criteria which I mentioned earlier.

I remind honourable members that moneys resulting from fines, penalties and forfeitures under the Act will not be lost to the Consolidated Fund. Rather, they will be


required, as provided for in the principal Act, to be credited to a Drug Rehabilitation and Research Fund and to be used, among other things, for or towards organizations involved in the rehabilitation of drugdependent persons, dru~ education and research into drug addiction and the treatment of drug-dependent persons.

Not only will those who have made vast profits from illicit drug trafficking in this State face very severe penalties under this legislation, but, no less importantly, the proceeds of their crimes will be returned, and be seen to be returned, to the community to benefit those who have become, or who may become, victims of the illicit drug trade.

WARRANTS

No programme to suppress illicit drug activities can be successful if the police are not vested with adequate powers to detect and to apprehend drug traffickers. This was recognized by Mr Justice Williams who advocated that the proposed uniform drug trafficking Act should give police officers the widest possible powers of search, short of general warrants, and that these should include judicial search warrants containing broad powers of entry, search, seizure, and arrest, and warrantless searches of persons and vehicles in public places by police officers.

The Bill before the House will, in fact, enhance the powers of the police but, by the same token, make the police more accountable for searches and seizures undertaken in accordance with a warrant issued under the Act.

It will also streamline procedures for dealing with drugs of dependence seized by the police, and instruments and devices used or capable of being used in the manufacture, sale or use of such a drug. With regard to the first of these matters, the Bill broadens the grounds on which a warrant may be obtained to enter and search any premises.

Section 98 of the principal Act currently sets out a number of detailed and specific criteria upon which a warrant to enter and search may be granted by a justice. This provision has been very much simplified and the Bill will substitute three alternatives on which such a warrant may be obtained to enter and search.


These are, firstly, that there is on or in any land or premises anything in respect of which an offence against the Act or the regulations has been or is being committed. Secondly, that there is anything which there is reasonable ground to believe will afford evidence of the commission of such an offence. Thirdly, that there is a document relating to or concerning a dealing which is, or would be, an offence if carried out, or an offence against a corresponding law in a place outside Victoria. This new provision will give the police considerably more flexibility than the more specific criteria set out in the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act.

In extending the grounds for warrants, the Government recognizes the inherent dangers when seizures involve drugs of dependence or instruments used to make, sell or administer such drugs. The Bill, therefore, subjects the use of warrants to greater accountability, not only in the interests of the public, but also to protect the police who execute them.

It will limit applications for warrants to members of the Police Force of or above the rank of sergeant. It will require the member of the force to whom the warrant is addressed to endorse the warrant that it has been executed as soon as practicable after he has executed it and to lodge with the clerk of the Magistrates Court nearest to where the warrant was executed details of all searches undertaken and all things which have been seized under the warrant. Any such report lodged with the clerk of the Magistrates Court may be inspected by a person who has an interest in the matter if authorized by a magistrate.

The Bill provides that any drug of dependence which is seized either under a warrant, or by a member of the Police Force exercising his powers to search vehicles and persons in a public place without a warrant, is immediately forfeit to the Crown, and may be destroyed or otherwise dealt with in accordance with the Act.

These are important safeguards to protect both the police and the public but they will not detract from the ability of the police to effectively tackle the problem of drug trafficking in this State.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The opportunity in this Bill is also being

taken to facilitate the hearing of indictable offences by Magistrates Courts. Honourable members will be aware that indictable offences are trialable by judge and jury, yet there are instances where, because of the nature of an offence, it may be more convenient to deal with the matter in a Ma$istrates Court rather than clutter up the hsts of cases to be heard by the County Court or the Supreme Court.

Both the Magistrates' Courts Act and the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act contain a provision enabling a Magistrates Court to determine indictable offences in a summary way. However, a Magistrates Court may determine an indictable offence only if, in effect, the court, the prosecution and the defence all agree.

The maximum penalty which may be imposed by a Magistrates Court for an indictable offence determined under the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act is two years' imprisonment and/or a fine of$5ooo.

The Government believes that, in the context of the maximum penalties fixed in the principal Act for indictable offences, it would promote the hearing of more appropriate cases in the lower court if Magistrates Courts were given the capacity to impose higher sentences for indictable offences than the maximums currently set in the principal Act.

In other words, by giving Magistrates Courts greater flexibility in determining penalties for indictable offences under the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act, the Government hopes that more use will be made of this alternative procedure for dealing with the less serious indictable offences. The substance of the amendments proposed in this Bill is to increase the maximum term of imprisonment which may be imposed by a Magistrates Court from two years to three years.

The Bill goes on to empower the court, where it is of the opinion that there are circumstances which render it inexpedient to inflict any punishment, to dismiss the person charged without proceeding to conviction upon his entering into a recognizance conditional on his future good behaviour.


The Bill will retain the existing requirement that a Magistrates Court before which a person is charged under the Act shall consist of a stipendiary magistrate alone. The effect of retaining this provision will be to preclude justices of the peace sitting as a Magistrates Court from determining indictable offences under this Act

DELETERIOUS SUBSTANCES

A pressing and serious drug problem which this Parliament needs to consider is that of "glue sniffing", particularly among school children and other young people in the community. There is no doubt that something must be done to assist young people who are experimenting with volatile solvents but, as we stressed when the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Bill was before the House, we do not believe that the answer is to make glue sniffing a criminal offence.

Certainly, those who promote or sell volatile solvents for use as drugs should be penalized, but we do not believe that any young person likely to be involved with glue sniffing should face court proceedings but should be encouraged towards treatment.

The Government takes the same approach to drinkers of methylated spirits. Any person who is desperate enough to drink methylated spirits is not going to benefit from the imposition of a fine or a gaol sentence. With this in mind, the Bill will have the effect of removing from the principal Act the offences of glue sniffing and drinking methylated spirits.

It will, however, continue to be an offence to sell volatile solvents, or methylated spirits, which are described in the Bill by the generic term Hdeleterious substances" knowing, or having reasonable cause to believe, that the purchaser intends to misuse the substance.

The Bill fixes a penalty of $500, or one month's imprisonment, or both, if the offence relates to methylated spirits, and a higher penalty of $5000 and/or two years' imprisonment if the offence relates to a volatile solvent. There are provisos with regard to young people who abuse volatile substances, and the Government believes it would be more appropriate for them to be dealt with under the Community Welfare Services Act rather than under these provisions.


OTHER AMENDMENTS Apart from the amendments I have out

lined, the Bill will make a number of other changes to the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act, some of which should be drawn to the 'attention of the House.

The first is the inclusion of two new sections, proposed sections 39A and 398, which will create a number of new offences relating to poisons and controlled substances. These include the obtaining of a poison or controlled substance by false representation, the forging of prescriptions for a poison or controlled substance, and being in possession of a poison or controlled substance without being authorized or licensed.

These provisions are intended to fill the gap created by the limiting of the number of drugs which will be subject to the new Part VI of the amended Act. Without the inclusion of such provisions, it would not be an offence to induce a pharmacist to dispense a prescription for, say, valium, if the prescription had been improperly obtained.

These provisions will not apply to drugs of dependence which are dealt with in Part VI, but they will enable action to be taken if other substances which come within the scope of the Act are improperly obtained from authorized persons.

Amendments to be made to sections 33 and 34 of the principal Act are designed to limit the ability of a medical practitioner to administer, supply or prescribe a drug of dependence without a permit from the Health Commission to four weeks.

The present limit in the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act is eight weeks and this is considered excessive. Advice given to the Government is that in normal circumstances it is highly unlikely that a medical practitioner would need to prescribe such a drug for anything like this period. The proposed limit of four weeks is considered more than adequate to meet most medical needs, but it will enable the commission to exercise more effective control over the availability of drugs of dependence for long periods of time through the medical profession.

A third amendment to which I specifically direct the attention of the House is the proposed insertion of a new sub-section (2) in section 129 of the principal Act. Sections


88 to 92 of the principal Act create a number of offences reearding the administration, supply, prescnption and so on of drugs of dependence and restricted substances by authorized persons for illicit purposes.

It is, of course, appropriate that doctors, pharmacists, veterinary surgeons and dentists should be liable if they make such drugs available for improper purposes and, therefore, the Act fixes a maximum penalty of $50 000 and/or five years' imprisonment for such an offence.

Although the Government agrees with the need for the retention of provisions along these lines, it takes the view that they would be better expressed in the context of the regulations dealing with the issue and dispensing of prescriptions.

On this basis, these offences are not being retained in the proposed new Part VI of the principal Act but, in lieu, the Bill will amend section 129 of the Act to achieve the same objective. This section contains the heads of power to make regulations governin~ the supply of drugs of dependence and restncted substances.

While the general penalty for a breach of regulations made under section 129 will be a maximum of $1000, the Bill will amend the section to provide that where the offence is committed by a medical \>ractitioner, veterinary surgeon, dentist or pharmacist, the maximum penalty will be $20 000 and/or imprisonment for five years.

The final amendment to which I invite the attention of the House is that being made to the Bail Act. At present, the Bail Act departs from the presumption that every person is prima facie entitled to bail in those cases where the person concerned is charged with growing, manufacturing, selling, dealing or trafficking in opium, cocaine or any salts or derivatives thereof or any fresh or dried parts of cannabis or resinous or other extract of such plant.

Indeed, the Act specifically requires the court to refuse bail in such circumstances unless the accused person shows cause why his detention pending trial is not justified.

The Government takes thevi6w that trafficking in commercial quantities of any drug of dependence is a most serious offence, whether the drug involved is listed in the Bail Act or not, and that the aJreadyestablished principle that bail should be

refused if the offence involves some drugs of dependence should apply equally to serious trafficking offences involving any drug of dependence.

With this in mind, the Bill will amend the Bail Act so that any person charged with a major trafficking or cultivation offence, whatever the drug of dependence concerned, will need to justify to the court why he should be released on bail.

SUMMARY

Let me make it clear that the amendments to the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act which I have described are designed to make it even more unattractiv~ and potentially unprofitable to traffic in drugs in Victoria.

The Government believes, as Mr Justice Williams states on page D 13 of his report, that a necessary step in the reduction of illegal abuse is to make drugs more difficult to obtain, and this Government, apart from strengthening the Act, will continue to support the efforts of the police to detect and apprehend those who are involved in "pushing" illicit drugs in our community.

However, the Bill takes a compassionate approach to the drug user, a person who needs help and not a prison sentence. It follows the views the Government expressed when the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Bin was before Parliament-that there is a need for a change in the direction of the law as it applies to users of drugs from one of punishment to one of correction and assistance.

Both the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act and this amending Bill contain much which is new and will need to be tested in the courts.

The Government is particularly anxious to establish the Drug Rehabilitation and Research Fund, to which I adverted earlier, which will become an increasingly important medium as a source of funds for drug rehabilitation and drug education programmes.

I therefore indicate to the House that the Government not only plans to bring the amended Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act into operation as soon as possible, but will monitor the operation of the Act to determine whether any weakness

Adjournment

or defects become evident when some experience has been gained in the way it is bemg interpreted by the courts.

The Government will not hesitate to seek further amendment of the Act, if necessary, to ensure that this legislation works effectively. The Bill will be available for public comment until the spring sessional period and constructive suggestions will be welcomed. The period of adjournment will also enable a closer examination of the Stewart Royal Commission report to determine whether any other legislative provision is required. I commend the Bill to the House.

On the motion of Mr LIEBERMAN (Benambra), the debate was adjourned.

It was ordered that the debate be adjourned until Tuesday, August 9.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr FORDHAM (Minister of Education)-By leave, I move:

That the House, at its rising, adjourn until a day and hour to be fixed by Mr Speaker, which time of meeting shall be notified to each member of the House by telegram or letter.

This is a standard motion made at the end of a sessional period which leaves with you, Sir, the task of 4etermining the day.


LATROBE REGIONAL COMMISSION BILL



Its purpose is to make provision with respect to the planning and development of the Latrobe region by establishing a Latrobe Regional Commission. The Latrobe region consists of the shires of Alberton, Mirboo, Morwell, Narracan, Rosedale, South Gippsland, Traralgon and the cities ofMoe, Sale and Traralgon.

GOVERNMENT POLICY OBJECTIVES

In presenting this proposed legislation, the Government is pursuing three related policy objectives. The first is to facilitate the proper development and use of Victoria's energy resources. The second is to provide for the balanced economic, physical and social development of the region. The third Session 1983-193


is to improve the access of the Latrobe region community to decision-making about its future. All three approaches involve the establishment of a regional organization, representative of State and local governments, trade unions, business, commercial and other community interests.

JUSTIFICA TION-GENERAL ADVANTAGES

Regional organizations are justified where economic and social development patterns affect adjoining municipalities, and where the scale of development exceeds the financial and administrative capacity of several municipalities, whether combined through formal or informal arrangements.

These conditions are met in the Latrobe region where the industrial and commercial linkages, together with the daily travel of labour and the social networks of the population, all transcend municipal boundaries to create a region-wide economic and social community.

An organization which draws its representation from the region and has powers to plan for its development is better equipped to make a contribution to improving its economic and social environment. It accomplishes this through provision of advice to the Governmeni, consistent with GoveIlllllent policy, on the equitable allocation of major services and facilities within the region, having regard for the benefits of economies of scale and the reduction of competition for scarce resources by avoiding the unnecessary duplication of facilities.

JUSTIFICA TION-UNIQUE CONDITIONS

These ~eneral advantages of a regional organizatIon are underscored by the unique conditions of the Latrobe region, brought about by the large and dispersed energy resources and the associated power generation industry.

The importance of these resources to the State make it imperative that the Government retain over-all control of their development. However, the utilization of these resources has generated problems in terms of the timing ofland development, the location of communities and community facilities, expenditure on infrastructure and a bias in the type of employment available.


These problems have become serious and act as constraints upon an orderly and balanced path of development. A regional perspective offers greater potential for their resolution.

PROBLEM-CO-ORDINA TION OF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

One significant problem in the region is the co-ordination of resource development. 'Each industry has a separate, plan for longterm development. The size and timing of major projects involved in this development create peak demands for labour, consequently generating a rapid demand for housing community facilities.

These major projects also generate uncertainty for the long-term planning of land reservations with the prospect that land may be committed for a competing use now and be required for a major project later on. For example, residential development has taken place close to locations subsequently designated as power station sites.

A regional perspective has the potential to reduce this uncertainty by allocating land uses in a planned strategIc manner ahead of time.

PROBLEM-IMBALANCE OF DEVELOPMENT

Another problem is the imbalance in the region's recent development. The region is dependent on energy based industrial development. Consequently opportunities for other jobs, especially for young women, are very limited. There exists potential for more industrial development, in association with construction and supplies to the region's major industries, and also for administrative jobs associated with major enellY sectors. Efforts to diversify the economiC base have been made by each municipality acting alone, with limited success._ A regional approach could strengthen these efforts and improve the potential for growth by extending the market to a wider area. "

PROBLEM-INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISION

In recent years, the special needs for community and social infrastructure in association with rapid development have been identified. Because large-scale energy-based developments have repercussions beyond the boundaries of the directly affected

Latrobe Regional Commission Bill

municipalities, these special needs require assessment on a. regional basis, and the front-end allocation of funds, so that communityand social infrastructure can match the pace of expansion in jobs and population. Approaches along these lines have been taken through the Latrobe Valley Consultative Committee and the Latrobe Valley Development Fund.

A regional body can also provide a structure for local consultation and interaction with Government that is likely to be more effective than individual municipalities acting alone. This is because it will have more resources to obtain information and to resolve problems by adopting a regional perspective. Hence, a regional body can boost community confidence in planning its own expansion.

REGIONAL COMMISSION

For these reasons, the Government has moved to establish the Latrobe Regional Commission as a rational development from the Latrobe Valley Consultative Committee established by the former Government. The Government's response began with the distribution throughout the region of a discussion paper outlining the alternative forms for a regional body.

Public comments in response to this paper, together with the advice ofa consultant with expertise in regional organizations, were considered by the Government.

After considering the submissions, the Government has determined that the most appropriate form of organization for the Latrobe region would be a regional commission.

REGIONAL COMMISSION CONSTITUTION

The Government proposes the establishment of a commission of eighteen members to be appointed by the Governor in Council for terms not exceeding three years. It will consist of one person from each of the ten municipal districts of the region one from the Latrobe Valley Water and Sewerage Board, or its successor, appointed from a panel of two names of residents of the region submitted by each municipal council and by the board respectively; one person who is a resident of the region appointed from nominations submitted by employer, industrial and commercial organizations


within the region; one person who is a resident of the region appointed from nominations submitted by trade union organizations within the region; two persons who are residents of the region appointed from nominations submitted by residents, community groups and welfare organizations within the region; and three persons nominated by the Minister.

MUNICIPAL NOMINEES

Municipal councils have the option to nominate persons who mayor may not be municipal councillors. The Governor in Council appoints one of the nominees of each municipal council for a term of office not exceeding three years. Both these provisions are unique to the Latrobe Regional Commission.

The former is intended to provide the municipal councils with the widest possible choice in selecting their nominees who may be municipal councillors, former municipal councillors or other persons with the relevant experience and skills.

The latter is intended to strengthen the commission by ensuring the continuity of its membership and contrasts with analogous provisions of the Geelong Regional Commission and the Upper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Authority. Municipal nominees of those bodies may be replaced at any time while the non-municipal members are appointed by the Governor in Council for fixed terms.

Provisions relating to appointments of members and removal from office are detailed in clause 4 of the Bill and clause 5 of Schedule Two.

CHAIRMAN, DEPUTY CHAIRMAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND STAFF

The Governor in Council will appoint one of the members of the commission to be the part-time chairman. The members of the commission will elect the deputy chairman. The Governor in Council will appoint the full-time chief executive officer who will not be a member of the commission. The staff of the commission will be public servants and, with the approval of the Minister, seconded officers.

ACTING MEMBERS

Provision has been made in clause 4 of Schedule Two for the appointment by the


Minister of acting members for a period not exceeding twelve months in cases of illness, absence or vacancy. .

OBJECTS

The objects of the commission shall be to co-ordinate the planning of the physical, economic and social development of the region, to improve co-ordination and facilitation of major project development and to assist in the implemeniation of State policies. In addition the commission shall involve the regional community in decision making in relation to the region.

In carrying out its objects, the commission is required to $ive effect to statements of Government pohcy which are defined in clause 2.

FUNCTIONS

The commission will, subject to the direction and control of the Minister, have the following functions: Three of the functions are related to regional planning and development. These will be, firstly, the preparation and implementation of a regIonal strategy plan to provide a framework for balanced economic and social development, taking into account previously specified land uses associated with energy resource development.

Secondly, the preparation of infrastructure co-ordination plans for prescribed developments. The latter will be the major development projects that have a significant impact on the State or the region as described in clause 43. The infrastructure co-ordination plan will identify the technical and social infrastructure that is necessary, together with possible means of financing the direct and indirect infrastructure before the project begins.

This element of the commission's activity will reduce the piecemeal, after-the-event provision of infrastructure, such as housing, roads and community facilities, by identifying the needs when a major project is in the planning stage.

Thirdly, the commission will prepare an annual co-ordinated plan of works, which will contain all major capital expenditure proposals by Government departments, agencies and municipal councils in the region for the following year and for subsequent years. This will provide a valuable source of information for the co-ordination


of new activity, as it will, for the first time, give a r~onal overview of proposed new constructIon and of employment opportunities. This could lead to a re-ordering of priorities of one agency because of information about the plans of others. In addition, it will provide the regional community with knowledge about plans that the Government and its agencies have for the region and so strengthen the community's understanding of the future of its region.

The fourth function of the commission is to promote, co-ordinate and assist in the economic development of the region and the development of the physical and social resources of the region.

The fifth function of the commission is to promote public involvement in the planning and development of the region. Finally, the commission shall carry out such other functions as are conferred on it by the Bill.

POWERS

To fulfill these functions and achieve its objectives, the commission shall have all such powers as are necessary and in particularmay:

Carry out investigations, establish mechanisms for the involve

ment of residents, regional organizations and other bodies in the carrying out of the functions of the commission;

with the consent of the Minister, provide facilities and resources to residents, regional organizations and other bodies to enable them to assist the commission in carrying out its functions;

and, with the consent of the Minister, purchase or lease land, subdivide, resubdivide, develop and sell land for industrial, commercial, business and residential purposes.

REGIONAL STRATEGY PLAN

The major element in the commission's activity, detailed in Part IV of the Bill, will be the power to prepare and implement a regional strategy plan. Here its role will be consistent with approaches to strategy planning elsewhere in the State. In preparing the regional strategy plan, the commission will have as its objective the co-ordination and integration of economic, environmental, physical and social resources in the region. It will also strive for the balanced economic


and social development of the region, paying particular attention to increasing employment opportunities. The strategy plan will provide for the implementation of Government policy so as to focus new regional development effort around the existing major resource base of the region.

INFRASTRUCTURE CO-ORDINA TION PLANS

Infrastructure co-ordination plans are provided for in Part V of the Bill. This aspect of the commission's activity involves the declaration of "prescribed developments" -these are developments of major economic significance to the State. Such developments place a financial burden on the resources of regional and local authorities particularly in terms of infrastructure provision.

A co-ordination plan will allow the identification of infrastructure needs directly related to a project together with those indirectly related through consequent population ~owth includin, community and social facilIties. A co-ordInation plan will also estimate costs of that infrastructure.

Hence, the commission will be able to make recommendations on the timin, and location of new infrastructure consIstent with the construction of new major projects. This element of the commission's work will improve the matching of community infrastructure and project development, a goal that has been difficult to achieve in the past.

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS-PART VII BoRROWING POWERS

Clause 46 confers on the commission the power to borrow or re-borrow money against a Government guarantee. Such borrowings can be made only with the consent of the Minister given after consultation with the Treasurer under clause 48.

CONTRIBUTIONS BY MUNICIPALITIES

Clause 47 requires the municipalities of the region to contribute in each financial year an amount equal to one-third of the adopted estimated cost to the commission of carrying out its administrative functions.

An alternative method of calculating the contribution of each municipality is provided in the event that the municipalities

Fisheries (Amendment) Bill

and the commission fail to agree upon the basis and timing of their contributions. Since the Bill was drafted, the municipalities have reached a~eement on a formula for allocation of their one-third share of the administrative costs. This formula will be incorporated in the Bill by amendment at the appropriate stage.

GENERAL FUND

Clause 48 requires the commission to establish a general fund. All moneys appropriated by Parliament, contributions from municipalities, all moneys borrowed by the commission and all moneys received by the commission shall be paid into that fund.

The commission is required to prepare estimates of its expenditure for each financial year, in the context of a longer period to be determined by the Minister, and to submit them to the Minister.

Money shall not be expended by the commission from the general fund otherwise than in accordance with the estimates of expenditure approved by the Treasurer on the recommendations of the Minister.

ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES

The financial affairs of the commission will be subject to audit by the Auditor-General by 30 September each year.

GENERAL PROVISIONS-PART VIII ANNUAL REPORT

The commission is required to present its annual report to the Minister by 31 October and to include-

a statement as to the extent to which the commission has achieved its objects in that year;

a list of major capital works being carried out or to be carried out in the next financial year; and

the audited accounts.

The Minister is required to lay the report before each House of Parliament.

OTHER RELEVANT MA TIERS REVIEW

While no provision has been made in the Bill for a review or "sunset'~ clause, the Government wishes to give an assurance that the functions, the powers, the membership and the means of appointment and/or


election of members will be reviewed by the Minister responsible for the Bill from time to time.

LocATION

The Government has decided that the commission will be located in existing buildings or rented offices in Traralson. Traralgon has been selected because It is centrally located in the region and is readily accessible from all parts of the region.

CONCLUSION

The Government believes the Latrobe Regional Commission Bill represents the culmination of years of effort in bringing about the means for involving the regional community in-

planning for the balanced economic physical and social development of the region; and

facilitating the proper development and use of Victoria's energy resources.

The purpose of tabling this Bill before the Parliamentary recess is to provide the opportunity for community discussion and comment prior to resumption of the debate in the spring sessional period. The comments received will be considered with a view to ascertaining the nature of any amendments that would have to be made to the Bill to give effect to those submissions which the Government adopts. I commend the Bill to the House.

On the motion of Mr DELzOPPO (Narracan), the debate was adjourned.


FISHERIES (AMENDMENT) BILL

Mr CA THIE (Minister of Housing)-I move:


Honourable members will be aware of the increased exploitation of shellfish and other small marine animals which is occurring in the inter-tidal zone along the Victorian coastline. The denuding of most accessible areas of Port Phillip Bay and Westemport Bay has become of growing concern to many people. The problem has been emphasized in recent years by large-scale systematic food gathering activities carried out by some migrant groups.


It is not an exaggeration to say that, unless immediate action is taken, the long-term future of these vital marine ecosystems could be irreparably damaged.

Consideration has been given to the introduction of bag limits and seasonal closure of key areas, but these measures would be unlikely to succeed because large family groups are often involved in shellfish collection making a bag limit virtually unenforceable and the depletion is a year-round phenomenon.

The amending Bill will be supported by new regulations which will prohibit the collection of shellfish, molluscs and crustacea from any area of recognized shellfish habitat. The only exemption will be for abalone and crayfish, which are already protected by legislation, and a small number of bait species, which at present do not require protection.

While all coastal areas are potential shellfish habitat, excessive exploitation currently takes place in those areas where shellfish are common. The amendment will provide protection for these areas and also provide a capacity for the Fisheries and Wildlife Division to redirect its attention to new areas as further problems occur.

The second important provision of the Bill provides for implementation of a more equitable system of generating funds to meet the cost of promotion for Victorian-caught seafoods through the activities of the Victorian Fishing Industry Council. The Government supports the view of the council that the fishing industry can improve its viability through promotion which will encourage business development and consequently job opportunities.

Honourable members will be aware that, when the Victorian Fishing Industry Council was established in 1979, its funding arrangements provided for a Government grant on a ratio predetermined by the Treasurer in line with any money received from any body or bodies participating in the fishing industry in Victoria.

These contributions from industry are generated on a voluntary basis and all members should be aware of the problems

Appropriation Messages

associated with this type offunding. In particular, the wholesale and retail sections of the industry are extremely fragmented and make little contribution.

The Bill establishes a new category of commercial fishing licence, referred to as a fish traders licence, to be held by those persons engaged in the selling of raw fish for human consumption. The premises, vessel, or vehicle from which the licensee will be entitled to sell fish will be specified in the licence.

Honourable members should note that existing entitlements of persons licensed under the Act to sell fish are unaffected by the establishment of a fish traders licence.

The Bill also proposes that 70 per cent of the revenue from the fish traders licence will be paid into the Victorian Fishing Industry Council Trust Fund with the remaining 30 per cent being used to defray the administrative costs associated with implementing the licence. In addition, a 15 per cent surcharge on existing commercial fishing licences will be introduced with the revenue raised also being appropriated to

,he trust fund. Exemptions are provided for those

engaged in selling. cooked seafood or raw oyslef.lS as part of a meal and for those premises engaged in the sale of cooked seafood products only. I commend the Bill to the House.

On the motion of Mr RICHARDSON (Forest Hill), the debate was adjourned.


APPROPRIATION MESSAGES

The SPEAKER (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds) announced that he had received messages from His Excellency the Governor recommending that appropriations be made from the Consolidated Fund for the purposes of the following Bills:

Fisheries (Amendment) Bill. Latrobe Regional Commission Bill.

The House adjourned at 3.11 a. m. (Friday).

Questions on Notice 16 June 1983 ASSEMBLY 5313

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

The following answers to questions on notice were circulated-

EXTENSION OF BURWOOD TRAMLINE

(Question No. 247)

Mr RICHARDSON (Forest Hill) asked the Minister of Transport:

What inquiries have been made into the further extension of the Burwood tramline beyond Middleborough Road and what is the result of those inquiries?

Mr CRABB (Minister of Transport)The answer is:

In 1981 the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board prepared a proposal for an extension of the Burwood tramway from its present terminus at Middleborough Road to a point just beyond Springvale Road. An updated feasability study was prepared in September 1982 and the matter is still under consideration.

ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH,SPORT AND RECREATION

DOCUMENTS

(Question No. 7(0)

Mr WILLIAMS (Doncaster}-~sked the Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation:

. ,.".. 1. What is the name, designated position and

departmental extension number of the officer or officers charged with the duty of assisting persons seeking access to memoranda held by departments, authorities and agencies within his administration?

2. What staff training programmes have been instituted to facilitate implementation of the proposed Freedom ofInformation Act?

3. What steps have been taken to utilize information technology systems in assisting inquiries to identify and locate specific documents and memoranda?

Mr TREZISE (Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation)-The answer is:

I. Department of Youth, Sport and RecreationMr J. Mercovich Executive Officer Telephone 606 3255.

Totalizator Agency Board-Mr A. Forsyth Secretary Telephone 268 2100 Ext 112.

Harness Racing Board-Mr D G Williams Administration Manager Telephone 267 1611 Ext 51.

Greyhound Racing Control Board-Mr E A Wall ish Secretary Telephone 261 662.

2. Attendance at courses conducted by Public Service Board, RMIT and Victoria State College, Burwood.

3. Information technology is being considered, and if justified on a cost basis will be introduced to facilitate the operation of the Freedom of Information Act.

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH, SPORT AND RECREATION TECHNOLOGY

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

(Question No. 702)

Mr WILLIAMS (Doncaster) asked the Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation:

I. Whether any steps have been taken to ensure implementation of technology information systems by departments, authorities and agencies within his administration in the areas of -(a) financial data; (b) management reports; (c) correspondence; (d) preparation and publication of documents; and (e) process control; if so, what steps; if not, whether he will ensure such action is taken?

2. Whether these organizations are participants in the Japanese fifth generation computer programme; if not, whether he will ensure such action is taken?


1. The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation has installed word processing equipment, and has commissioned the Government Computing Service to develop an electronic data processing system to meet its needs in areas (a) and (b) .

The Harness Racing Board uses computer technology for these purposes.

The Totalizator Agency Board has devised a master plan providing for the development and operation of an automated Management Information System. It has installed a data base management system, and work is currently in progress to incorporate pay-roll, personnel administration, rostering, supply, financial and a fourth generation management query and reporting facility.

2. No.

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH, SPORT AND RECREATION

(Question No. 703)


Whether any steps were taken by the Minister on appointment to office to revise the aims and objectives of departments, authorities and agencies within his administration for implementation-(a) during the life ofthe 49th Parliament; and (b) the 50th and succeeding Parliaments; if so, what steps; if not, whether he will now take such action?



, A review of the aims and objectives of my department and statutory authorities within my administration was commenced immediately upon my being commissioned Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation. These aims and objectives will continually be reviewed during my term of office.

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH, SPORT AND RECREATION EMPLOYEES

(Question No. 706)


I. Whether any employees of departments, authorities and agencies within his administration have been granted permission to engage in outside employment; if so, how many?

2. In which divisions such employees are employed, indicating the approximate salary range and the nature of the outside employment approved in each case?


I. Two officers have been granted permission by the Public Service Board to engage in outside employment.

2. Both are Second Division Officers in the salary range $16407-$21 134.

LAWS ADMINISTERED BY DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH, SPORT

AND RECREATION (Question No. 707)


Whether any steps have been taken to-(a) ensure that no Victorian is ignorant of the laws administered by departments, authorities and agencies within his administration; (b) review all such laws, including subordinate legislation with respect to social relavance and language comprehension in 1982; and (c) produce a pocket guide to such laws; if so what steps; if not, whether the Minister will ensure that such action is . taken?


(a) All principal and subordinate legislation administered within my administration is available for public perusal. Where appropriate, copies of regulations and rules are displayed in areas used by the public.

(b) Review oflegislation is carried out regularly and will take into account social relevance and language comprehension subject to acceptable legislation drafting standards.

(c) No.

Questions on Notice


(Question No. 708)


Whether the Minister has made any representations for review of staff and agencies in departments, authorities and agencies within his administration; if not, why?


A review of the structure and staffing of the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation is currently in progress.

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH, SPORT AND RECREATION MONITORING

DEVICES

(Question No. 710)

Mr WILLIAMS (Doncaster) asked the' Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation:

Whether any steps have been taken to install monitoring devices in departments, authorities and agencies within his administration to record length, time and destination of outward telephone calls and the extension from which each call was made; if so, what steps; if not why?


The Totalizator Agency Board in 1972 installed a unit supplied by Telecom to monitor and analyse outgoing calls. After 12 months it was established that the small savings whiCh resulted did not justify the cost of the unit which was discontinued. However, the board intends replacing its current PABX equipment with processor controlled equipment which incorporates such facilities.

No steps have been taken by other agencies within my administration because existing switchboard facilities provide these details in respect oftrunk calls. It is considered unnecessary.

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH, SPORT AND RECREATION OIL

CONSUMPTION

(Question No. 712)


What steps have been taken to conserve oil consumption within departments, authorities and agencies within his administration by instituting--(a) cost! benefit studies into employee flexi-time and off-base

Questions on Notice

location; (b) replacement of oil-powered energy with solar power; and (c) better use of energy through methods, engineering and personnel training?


5. What are the procedures for union consultation and involvement and what involvement the Equal Opportunity Board has in the programme?

Mr TREZISE (Minister for Youth, Sport . 6. Whether the programme has changed its priority and Recreation)-The answer is: rating within each organization since its introduction?

The Government is establishing within the Department of Minerals and Energy, the Government Energy Management Programme to assist all departments and agencies in the systematic reduction of energy consumption.

For a more comprehensive reply to this question please refer to the answer to question on notice No. 370 provided by the Minister for Minerals and Energy.

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH, SPORT AND RECREATION PURCHASES

(Question No. 713)


I. What purchases were made by the departments, authorities and agencies within his administration in 1981-82-(a) within Victoria; (b) interstate; and (c) overseas?

2. Whether the Minister will make a commitment to implement a procurement policy of positive discrimination in favour of Victorian small business?


I. The preparation of an answer to this part of the question would place an unwarranted strain on limited staff resources.

2. The Victorian Government has a policy of positive discrimination in favour of Victorian small business, and all agencies within my administration have been instructed to implement the Government's purchasing policies.

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH, SPORT AND RECREATION EQUAL

OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMME

(Question No. 714)


1. Whether departments, authorities and agencies within his administration have an equal opportunities programme?

2. How long the programme has been in existence and what are the aims of the programme?

3. How the aims of the programme are being met and what is each organization's assessment of the success of the programme in achieving its aims?

4. Whether the programme is aimed at covering the whole department or merely a section?

7. On what basis any decision not to introduce such a programme was reached?


Equal opportunity is the policy of the Victorian Government, and is observed by the agencies within my administration.

All agencies have observed the requirements of the legislation since it came into operation.

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH, SPORT AND RECREATION "STRETCHING"

TAXPAYERS'DOLLAR

(Question No. 716)


I. What steps the Minister has taken since taking office to "stretch" the taxpayers' dollar through-(a) organization and method reviews; and (b) staff reviews?

2. What expenditures have been curtailed, and revenues increased, as a result of such reviews?


I. A review of the structure of the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation is in progress.

2. The review has not been completed.

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OIL CONSUMPTION

(Question No. 892)

Mr WILLIAMS (Doncaster) asked the Minister of Transport:

What steps have been taken to conserve oil consumption within departments, authorities and agencies within his administration by instituting-(a) cost benefit studies into employee flexi-time and off-base location; (b) replacement of oil-powered energy with solar power; and (c) better use of energy through methods, engineering and personnel training?


The Government is establishing, within the Department of Minerals and Energy, the Government Energy Management Programme to assist all departments and agencies in the systematic reduction of energy consumption.


For a more comprehensive reply to this question please refer to the Minister for Minerals and Energy's -answer to question on notice No. 370.

"DIAL-A-BUS" SERVICES (Question No. 1015)


What action he has taken to review the existing "diala-bus" services in overseas countries with a view to their wider application in Victoria and in the event that no action has been taken, why?


As the honourable member would know, Melbourne's first dial-a-bus system began operating in St Albans and Lilydale in October 1977. The Lilydale service is still operating. However, the St Albans service became a route bus service in October 1979.

As part of its normal activities the Transport Regulation Board reviews the dial-a-bus service. The board considers it to be more appropriate to review services operating under Australian conditions than those overseas.

FUNDS GRANTED TO ORGANIZATIONS BY MINISTRY OF

TRANSPORT

(Question No. 1165)

MellJormwaNI

Questions on Notice


What independent audit is required to ensure the _ proper expenditure of funds granted to non-Govem

ment organizations by the Minister or agencies and authorities within his administration?


Before this Ministry makes a grant or a subsidy payment it requires appropriate evidence that funds made available will be used correctly. The Ministry is audited by the Auditor-General.

The authorities within my administration are also subject to audit.

MOTOR VEHICLES USED BY MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT

(Question No. 1167)


I. What is the total number of vehicles operated, leased or otherwise used by the departments, authorities and agencies within the administration of the Minister?

2. How many are air-conditioned?

3. Whether steps are being taken to improve this ratio; if so, what steps; if not why?


M~ Trrmsport RotIII~ M«ropoIiIIm RailwGy COlt· U~ Ministryof' R~~ aNl7i Trams::J COIlnlry= Victorialr Rail- stl"llCtiOltaNI

Alllhoiity WGYJ Board Propmy Board Allllwrity Transport

I. 105 26 117 992 852 24 2 2. 12 1 3 54 66 2 1

3. Air-c:onditionina in vehicles is installed in accordance with the policy formulated by the Victorian Government Motor Transport Committee.

INTERPRETERS WITHIN ADMINISTRATION OF MINISTRY

OF TRANSPORT

(Question No. 1168)


1. How many interpreters are employed by departments, agencies and authorities within his administration, indicating the languages other than English spoken?

2. In which offices such interpreters are located?

3. Whether such interpreters are employed on a fulltime or part-time basis, indicating the numbers employed in each category?

4. Whether officers undertaking private courses in foreign languages receive any Government assistance?


There are no people employed specifically as interpreters. However, some authorities maintain a list of employees who speak various languages and these officers are called upon when the need arises.

Questions on Notice

SUPPLY OF GOODS AND SERVICES TO DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH,

SPORT AND RECREATION

(Question No. 1295)


Whether any steps have been taken to increase the supply of goods and services by Government-owned enterprises to departments, agencies and authorities within his administration; if so, what steps; if not, whether such action will be taken?


No such steps have been taken because they are considered to be unnecessary.

AIR-CONDITIONING IN BUILDINGS OF DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH,

SPORT AND RECREATION

(Question No. 1296)


1. What steps the Minister is taking to provide airconditioning in all buildings within his administration?

2. What proportion of personnel in departments, authorities and agencies within his administration are now enjoying the benefit of air-conditioning?


1. None.

2. 91 per cent.

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH, SPORT AND RECREATION AND REPORTS

OF STATE CO-ORDINATION COUNCIL

(Question No. 1298)


Whether any steps have been taken to improve the standard of reports by the State Co-ordination Council; if so, what steps; if not, whether such action will be taken?



As the State Co-ordination Council is administered by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, please refer to the Premier's answer to Question on notice No. 1091.

FUNDS GRANTED TO ORGANIZATIONS BY DEPARTMENT

OF YOUTH, SPORT AND RECREATION

(Question No. 13(0)


What independent audit is required to ensure the proper expenditure of funds granted to non-Government organizations by the Minister or agencies and authorities within his administration?


Each organization which receives grants ofSSOOO or more in any financial year is required to have its accounts audited by a Qualified accountant, and to submit financial statements, certified by the auditor, which identify the funds received from Government sources, and show the use to which these funds are put.

Organizations which receive grants of between S2000 and $5000 must submit audited financial statements, but need not engage a Qualified accountant to carry out the audit.

The financial statements are examined by departmental officers and are made available for inspection by the State Audit Office.

INTERPRETERS WITHIN ADMINISTRATION OF


(Question No. 1303)


1. How many interpreters are employed by departments, agencies and authorities within his administration, indicating the languages other than English spoken?

2. In which offices such interpreters are located?

3. Whether such interpreters are employed on a fulltime or part-time basis, indicating the numbers employed in each category?

4. Whether officers undertaking private courses in foreign languages receive any Government assistance?



1. None. 2. Not applicable. 3. Not applicable. 4. Not applicable.

MINISTRY OF HOUSING PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPENDITURE

(Question No. 1423)

Mr WILLIAMS (Doncaster) asked the Minister of Housing:

What is the purpose of the total public relations expenditure for departments, authorities and agencies within his administration in respect of the main categories of expenditure for 1982-831

Mr CATHIE (Minister of Housing)-The answer is:

The Ministry's main categories of expenditure in public relations are:

1. Advertising. 2. Printing. 3. Publicity. 4. Victorian Housing Advisory Centre. 1. The purpose of advertising is to advise the gen

eral community of the Ministry's programme and policies, to notify customers of changes to policy where appropriate, and to invite participation in Ministry programmes from certain sectors of the community e.g. builders, community groups and organizations, etc.

2. The Ministry provides a substantial amount of printed material in various forms for:

Questions on Notice

(a) the general public, including customers, secondary and tertiary students, interested persons, etc;

(b) community leaders and organizations, such as Parliamentarians, local councils, church groups, housing organizations and community groups.

As far as possible, this material generally outlines Ministry policies and programmes, advises on the types of housing assistance available and the eligibility requirements, and explains how to apply.

3. Where possible, the Ministry "goes to the people" by taking part in major home shows and exhibitions, which are designed to attract large numbers of people over a short period. The purpose of this activity is to try to ensure that a wide cross-section of the community is reached, so that Ministry policies and programmes can be further transmitted throughout the community.

4. The Victorian Housing Advisory Centre, Shop 22, Myer Arcade, Melbourne, is a "shop-front" public relations outlet for the Ministry. It provides unbiased information to the general public on Government assistance schemes for homebuyers, the procedures and problems associated with buying/selling, building a home in Victoria, the basic requirements of financial institutions, the rights and duties of tenants and landlords, and so on.

INTERNAL AUDITORS EMPLOYED UNDER MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT

(Question No. 1442)


How many internal auditors were employed by departments, authorities and agencies within his administration in 1981-82 and what is the estimate for 1982-831

Mr CRABB (Minister of Transport)-The answer is:

M~aNl Railway M~ Transport Road~ MnropolillUl WmGaI~

CR"C:Z Yicforiall COlUlruction U""::Jrr::/,

Rrguhilao!: aNl7i c Tram= B,. Rai= aNlProI!Z Mi1listryo!

AlllhoiiIy Allllwrily IloaFd AllllIority Transport

1981l 19 2 3 Nil Nil Nil 4 IS Nil Nil

I 982l 19 3 4 Nil Nil Nil 4 18 Nil Nil

The MinistJy ofTranspon and each transpon statutory authority is subject to the provisions of the Audit Act.

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH, SPORT AND RECREATION EXPENDITURE

(Question No. 1579)


1. In respect of departments, agencies and authori-

ties within his administration, what proportion of the expenditure in 1981-82 will be recovered from-(a) individual and corporate users; (b) Victorian Government taxes and charges; (c) other Victorian Government departments; (d) Commonwealth Government

. grants; and (e) other sources1

2. What are the estimated proportions for recouping such expenditure in 1982-831

Questions on Notice


I. (a) Individual and corporate 11·17 per cent users.

(b) Victorian Government 71·95 percent Taxes and Charges.

(c) Other Victorian Govern- 1·55 per cent ment Departments.

(d) Commonwealth Govern- 14·71 percent ment grants.

(e) Other sources. 1·03 per cent

2. Anticipated that the same proportion will be maintained at the same levels for 1982-83.

LICENCES ISSUED UNDER JURISDICTION OF MINISTER OF

TRANSPORT

(Question No. 1922)


What age limits apply in regard to each licence issued pursuant to legislation, including subordinate legislation, administered by departments, agencies and authorities within his jurisdiction?


The age limits which apply to licences/permits issued by the Motor Registration Branch, Transport Regulation Board, are:

Motorcycle Learner Permit

Motor Car Learner Permit

Motor Tractor Licence Motorcycle Licence Motor Car licence Driving Instructor

licence

minimum age 17 years 9 months

minimum age 17 years minimum age 16 years minimum age 18 years minimum age 18 years

minimum age 21 years

Applicants for heavy vehicle, articulated or large trailer combination endorsements must have held a motor car licence for not less than twelve months.

Prior to December 1979, the Transport Consolidated Regulations 1977 required applicants for a commercial passenger or tow truck driver's certificate to have held a motor car licence for a minimum of twelve months. In December 1979 the regulations were amended to allow the issue of a driver's certificate to an applicant who has held a motor car licence for less than twelve months, provided the board is satisfied that by reason of age, experience or other special circumstances the applicant is qualified to drive such a vehicle.


The general policy applied by the Board is that an applicant for a commercial passenger vehicle driver's Certificate must have held a motor car licence for a minimum of three years; the certificate being terminated when the applicant reaches seventy years of age.

Applicants to drive a tow truck are required to have held a motor car licence for at least twelve months prior to the issue of a tow truck driver's cerificate. No maximum age restriction is applied to tow truck drivers.

MELBOURNE AND ADELAIDE XPT TRAIN SERVICE

(Question No. 2226)

Mr A. T. EVANS (Ballarat North) asked the Minister of Transport:

Whether the Government is considering establishing a regular XPT passenger train service between Melbourne and Adelaide~ if so, whether this will be a move towards the eventual abolition of the service now provided by the Overland?


No consideration has been given to an XPT type passenger train operation between Melbourne and Adelaide.

SECURITY OF EMPLOYMENT IN RAILWAY ACCOUNT PAYMENT

SECTION

(Question No. 2286)

Mr A. T. EVANS (Ballarat North) asked the Minister of Transport:

Whether he is aware that many employees in the Railway Account Payment Sections at Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong are concerned for the security of their jobs in those cities; if so, whether he will give an assurance that these employees will be retrained at their present place of work by allocating new clerical duties to these centres?


A review of the responsibilities and functions of Accountancy Branch staff at Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong will result from the creation of the State Transport Authority.

Relevant unions and staff associations will be involved in the review.


GEELONG TO MELBOURNE RAILWAY SERVICE

(Question No. 2294)

Mr DICKINSON (South Barwon) asked the Minister of Transport:

I. How many rail commuters ~ravel from Geelong to Melbourne and Melbourne to Geelong each day on each scheduled train?

2. When VicRail will put new air-conditioned orange carriages on the Geelong to Melbourne line?

3. When VicRail will commence the overhead external cleaning of orange carriages that have not been cleaned since the date they were put into commission?


I. VicRail has advised me that the following are details of the tally of Geelong line passengers taken on 9 March, 1983 which may be regarded as typical of week-day patronage levels:

Melbounte to Gmong

Total Time of Number of Train Passengers

5.48Lm. 14

6.54 193

8.00 41

9.00 4S

10.00 SI

11.00 103

12.00 62

1.00p.m. S7

2.00 10S

2.45 93

3.25 ISO

4.00 211

4.45 417

5.00 270

5.13 226

S.4O 323

6.10 137

7.10 65

8.10 57

9.30 49

10.30 38

11.25 12

Totals: 2719

Gmon, to Melbourne

Total Time of Number of Train PQSSengm

5.ISLm. 85

5.45 204

6.15 279

6.4S 193

6.SO 398

7.10 360 7.25 135

7.40 133

8.2S 46 9.2S 100

10.30 81

11.30 58

12.30p.m. 58

1.30 37

2.30 42

3.40 126

4.10 43

5.00 SO

5.40 31

6.30 IS

7.30 13

9.00 23

2SI0

2. Air-conditioned orange carriages have been oper-ating some services on the Geelong to Melbourne line since October, 1981 and the number of trains with modem rolling stock has progressively increased since that time. The Government is attaching a high priority

Questions on Notice

to replacement of the remaining wooden-bodied carriages used on country rail services.

3. VicRail will commence the cleaning of the roofs of the orange carriages when the new washing plant at Spencer Street is completed. VicRail presently has no facilities for the mechanical washing of carriage roofs.

ALCOHOL AND ROAD ACCIDENTS

(Question No. 2295)

Mr DICKINSON (South Barwon) asked the Minister of Transport:

I. What percentage of road accidents were caused by alcohol?

2. What was the number of accidents and fatalities, respectively, indicating the percentage where alcohol was found to be the cause or a contributing factor to the accident?


I. The percentage of road accidents caused by alcohol cannot be accurately determined from the information available. However, an indication of alcohol involvement in accidents can be obtained from the analysis of blood alcohol concentrations of drivers involved in accidents.

The number of drivers killed who were shown by post mortem, or by analysis of a blood sample taken at a hospital, to have had a blood alcohol concentration exceeding ·05 gJ I OOml was:

No.ofDrivm _ ofthoM tested Year Killed No. Tested ol/eroOS/IOOm!

1975 345 241 44~ 1976 360 309 ~ 1977 348 298 S~ 1978 319 261 51~ 1979 304 268 41~ 1980 233 210 46~ 1981 280 263 3ft 1982 264 220 ~

Some information is also available on the blood alcohol concentrations of drivers presenting at hospital who have been involved in a road accident, and who had a blood sample taken.

No.ofSllmples _exceeJing Year alllliysed oOSr/IOOml

1977 11933 24-5 1978 13 592 22·S 1979 13088 19-9 1980 14613 19-2 1981 14800 18·3 1982 IS 722 17·7

2. The number of fatalities, and the number of reported casualty accidents in Victoria in the years 1972 to 1982, is as follows:

Questions on Notice

Year

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982

(p)-preliminary n.a.-Dot yet available

No.ofCaswzlty .A.ccitknls

14757 14482 12542 12625 12680 14803 14957 14648 14988 15619 D.L

No. of Fatalities

915 935 806 910 938 954 869 847 657 766 709(p)

MELBOURNE TO ADELAIDE RAIL SERVICE

(Question No. 2331)

Mr McGRA TH (Lowan) asked the Minister of Transport:

I. For what period of time the Overland daytime express operated between Melbourne and Adelaide?

2. How many passengers used the service from-(a) Melbourne to Adelaide; and (b) Adelaide to Melbourne?

3. How many passengers boarded the train at each station in Victoria and journeyed to either of the capital cities?

4. Whether VicRail has any plans to provide this daytime express service in the future?


1. 20 December 1982 to 1 February 1983.


2. 5014 people used the service from Melbourne to Adelaide and 5101 from Adelaide to Melbourne.

3. The number of passengers who boarded the train at stations in Victoria and journeyed to either of the capital cities is as follows:

To Adelaide To Melbourne

North Shore 72 Nil· (Geelong)

Ballarat 190 36 Ararat 61 Nil Stawell 65 4 Murtoa 31 Nil Horsham 206 40 Dimboola 45 34 Nhill 51 140 Kaniva 2 8 Serviceton 2 8

725 270

·Did not travel via North Shore 4. The future of the daytime express service is cur

rently under review.

AMOUNT OF FEES BANKED (Question No. 2348)


What amounts recei ved by way of motor registration fees and similar charges were actually banked in respect of each month since April, 1981?

Mr CRABB (Minister of Transport)- The answer is:

Month and Year $OOO's Month and Year $OOO's Month and Year $OOO's

April 1981 14892 December 1981 18395 August 1982 23104

May 1981 15 113 January 1982 17973 September 1982 20999

June 1981 17487 February 1982 16400 October 1982 20672

July 1981 21285 March 1982 21 919 November 1982 21093

August 1981 16573 April 1982 18469 December 1982 21252

September 1981 16006 May 1982 25322 January 1983 14790

October 1981 17162 June 1982 22732 February 1983 19301

November 1981 15563 July 1982 23267 March 1983 22515


REVENUE COLLECTED BY MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT

(Question No. 2365)


With respect to revenue collected from the general public by departments, instrumentalities, authorities and agencies under his administration what amounts were actually banked in respect of each month since April 1981?


I am not prepared to answer this question as the time and effort required to do so cannot be justified.

BUS STOP OPPOSITE ORMOND RAILWAY STATION

(Question No. 2403)

Mr DELZOPPO (Narracan) asked the Minister of Transport:

Why the bus stop on Bus Route No. 627-Chadstone to Elsternwick-which was located opposite the Ormond railway station was shifted to North Road thus inconveniencing passengers making the intermodal bus/train change?


The Transport Regulation Board approved a change of route on the Chadstone/Elsternwick bus service on journeys to Elsternwick only. This change was introduced on 30 August 1982, to enable buses to maintain operating schedules.

Prior to the change, buses using Katandra Road (which runs parallel to Ormond station), were faced with a "give way" traffic sign prior to negotiating a right hand turn through the intersection of Katandra Road and North Road. The buses were delayed at this intersection when traffic built up in North Road. To alleviate this problem the service was re-routed via Grange Road and this has allowed the timetable to be maintained.

When the service operated along Katandra Road it utilized a bus stand immediately adjacent to Ormond station. However, it now uses a stand in North Road which is suitably located for bus/rail commuters and passengers using shopping facilities in the area-this stand is also used by the Monash University/Elwood beach bus service.

Questions on Notice

Officers of the Transport Regulation Board have monitored the operation of the service during the morning and afternoon peaks and have observed only two passengers each day transferring between bus and train during this period; off peak travel showed a similar lack of demand.

ENTRY TO PRIVATE PREMISES (Question No. 2412)


I. Which departments, agencies and authorities within his administration have right of entry to private premises to-(a) interrogate and/or arrest persons; (b) inspect and/or seize documents, records, land and objects growing, built or otherwise located thereon; (c) sell or otherwise interfere dispose of anything so seized; (d) discontinue or otherwise with an individual's civil rights to benefits, services or any other privilege as a result of such entry; or (e) impose any penalty or other sanction for breach of the law?

2. What are the broad details of such powers, indicating their legal basis?


I. No department, agency or authority within my administration has right of entry to private premises for any purpose.

2. Not applicable.

POKER MACHINES

(Question No. 2477)

Mr WILLIAMS (Doncaster) asked the Premier:

Whether on or before to May 1982, he told any person, including Mr David Hirst, that ifthere was the slightest suggestion of poker machines being associated 'with undesirable elements thay would be out?

Mr CAIN (Premier)-The answer is:

I do not recall whether the reports referred to by the honourable member are accurate reflections of what I said. No decisions on the question of the introduction of poker machines into Victoria will be taken by the Government until the current inquiry into this matter is completed and it has been considered by Government.

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

IN D E X

V()LS.366,367,368,369,370

LEGISLA TIVE

A

Abattoirs-Site in Power Road, Doveton, qn 1813. Strike by meat workers, q 1950. Newmarket, qn 3242. (See also hBills-Abattoir and Meat Inspection (Further Amendment) Bill" and "Primary Industries-Meat".)

Aboriginal Affairs-Land rights, 422, 719. q 4799. Culture. 423. Report of Archaeological Relics Advisory Committee, 423. Aboriginal advisory unit, 717. Proposed Victorian Aboriginal authority. 718. Employment, 719. Aboriginal language courses. qn 1534. Policy determinations, 3513. Funding of community projects, qn 3781. (See also "Bills-Aboriginal Land Claims Bill" and "Aboriginal Lands (Aborigines' Advancement League) (Watt Street. Northcote) Bill".)

Accounting-Of Government departments and instrumentalities. 1800, 1804. Review board, qn 1806.

Action for Family Planning-Funding, q 444.

Acts of Parliament-Accountability of registered officebearers, qn 3600. Proclamation, qn 5204.

Address-in-Reply.37.

Adoption-Information contained in birth certificates, 1799, 1804. Inter-country, q 4535, 5200, 5203.

Adoption Legislation Review Committee-Report, 4888.

Advisory Council for Inter-Government RelationsRecommendations. qn 674. Government's attitude, qn 3263. Report presented, 4086.

Agent-General. Victorian. q 4020.

Agricultural Chemicals Act-Review, qn 674, qn 2427.

Agriculture. Department of-Stock diseases and nox-ious weeds, 363. Opinions of officers on drought reliefmeasures. 365, q 381. q 677, q 772,904,907.

68445/83

ASSEMBLY

Agriculture, Department of -continued Review of Agricultural Chemicals Act, qn 674, qn 2427. "Oout" sheep dip, qn 674. Kangaroo kill quotas, qn 675. Staft qn 675, qn 2353, qn 2427, qn 2528, q 3494. Trade union representation, qn 765. Plague locusts, qn 914. Financial management, qn 1031. Objectives, qn 1201. Purchases, qn 120l. Use of anabolic agents, qn 1327. Veterinary Research Unit species tests, qn 1328. Budget allocation, 1523, qn 2427. Technology information systems, 1631. Legislation, qn 1715, qn 2427. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1715. Use of herbicide 2,4, S-T, qn 2427. Discretionary funds, qn 2427. Expenditure, qn 2529, qn 2863, qn 3556, qn 3681. Access to documents, qn 2862. Equal opportunity programme, qn 2863. Potatoes: Foundation seed tests, qn 3211; spindle tuber viroid, qn 3934. Questions on notice, qn 3268, qn 3274, qn 3558. Forms issued, qn 3555. Goods and services, qn 3556. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3556. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3556, 'In 3680. Non-Government organizations, qn 3557. Alleged bribes, qn 3557. Corporate plans, qn 3558. Compulsory registration of vegetable growers, qn 3559. Subsidies and grants, qn 3680. Interpreters, qn 3680. Works and services, qn 3681. Flying of State flag, qn 3681. Day labour, qn 3681. Publications, qn 3911. Airconditioning, qn 3918. Grants and subsidies, qn 3919. Motor vehicles, qn 3927, qn 4672. Licences issued, qn 3930. Beef measles, qn 4168. Brucellosis, qn 4170, qn 4688. Oil consumption, qn 4666. Instruction manuals, qn 4673. Visual display units, qn 4678. Information supplied to television stations, qn 4697. Internal auditors, qn 4691. Communications systems, qn S008, qn 5116. Overseas trips by officers, qn 5114. Injuries to employees, qn 5118. (See also "Bills-Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticu/ture Bilr, "Animals" and "Primary Industries".)

(2) INDEX

Aircraft Trade Committee-Computerized learning systems, q 5129.

Airport-For Geelong, 779.

Alcoa of Australia Ltd-Portland project, 963, q 1881, q 4796, q 5209.

Alcohol-Use by young persons, 793, 796. Labelling of drink containers, qn 913. Interests of Mr Doug Elliot, q 1037. At sporting venues, q 1130, q 1884. Beer price, q 1337. Related motor accidents, qn 2356, qn 5320. Television advertising, 4545. Abuse, 4546, 4550. Government grants, qn 5121.

Ambulance Services-Latrobe Valley, 266, 267, 774, 1822, 2074, 2116, 2118, 2364, 2748, 3159. Increased charges, 407. Station for Nunawading, 790, 824, 828. First-aid qualifications, 1188, 1194. For Emerald, 1706, 1711. Mornington Peninsula, 2748. Ventricular fibrillation equipment, qn 3332. South Gippsland, q 5022.

Amusement Machines. qn 2612.

AnimalS-Endangered species, qn 16, qn 17, qn 2219. Native birds in Macedon Ranges. 665, 668. Kangaroos: Kill quotas, qn 675; population. qn 3273. Cat Protection Society, 948. Lost Dogs' Home. 948. Rabbit population. qn 1536. Steel-jawed leghold traps, 2544. (See also "Bills-Wildlife (Fees) Bilr.)

Appreatices-Effect of drought on job opportunities, 263,269. Training, 264, 267, 519, 950, 954, q 1337, 1387, qn 2048, q 4535. Proposed subsidy scheme, 519. In country towns, 856. Ratio to supervison, q 1337, qn 2048. Industrial Trainina Commission, 1387, q 5129. State additional apprenticeship scheme, q 1549, qn 2048, q 3497. In Honham, 1705, 1710. Outer Eastern Municipalities Association scheme, 2032, 2039. Statistics for various municipalities, qn 2039. Statistics by trade, qn 2040, qn 2041. Applicants unable to obtain apprenticeships, qn 2041. ""Lease an Apprentice" scheme, qn 2041. Apprenticeships for females, qn 2047. Workers compensation, q 2135. Group apprenticeship programme, qn 2226. Employed at Ballarat railway workshops, qn 2228. Employed by Victorian Government, qn 2231. Increase in numbers, q 2241. Retrenchments, qn 2866. Out of trade, q 4436. (Sce also "Employment and Training-Training".)

Appropriation Bills-Concurrent debate, 744.

Arts. Ministry for the-Objectives, qn 2221. Staff, qn 2221, qn 2222. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 2222. Purchases. qn 2222. Equal opportunity programme, qn 2222. Expenditure, qn 2354, qn 3005. qn 4259. Access to documents, qn 2529.

Arts, Ministry for the-continued Forms issued, qn 3915. Supply of goods and services, qn 3917. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3918. Alleged bribes, qn 3927. Non-Government organizations, qn 4258. Internal auditors. qn 4259. Information supplied to television stations, qn 4259. Oil consumption, qn 4667. Corporate plans, qn 4677. Questions on notice, qn 4678. Discretionary funds, qn 4678. Revenue, qn 4696. Technology information systems, qn 5014. Communications systems. qn 5015.

Arts, The-Victorian Concert Orchestra, qn 20. Victoria State Opera, qn 21, 2116, 2120. Australian Broadcasting Tribunal, q 279. Victorian Arts Centre: Melbourne Concert Hall, 582, 588, q 1036; projected completion, q 922. Geelong Performing Arts Centre, 975, 976, qn 2228. Proposed centre in Nunawading, 1026, 1029. Commonwealth Government policy, q 1551. Donations to art galleries, qn 1717. Access for unemployed people, q 2137. Victorian Council of the Arts, q 2871. Bass booking agency, q 2875. Lending or hiring of works of art, qn 3005. Ballan mural, 3671, 3677. International arts festival, q 3781. Unemployed artists, q 4265. Financial allocation, 4566. Visit of Mrs Melina Mercouri, qn 4687. Victorian film industry, q 5127. (See also "Bills-Film Victoria (Amendment) Bill", "Film Victoria (Reconstitution) Bill", "Geelong Petjorming Arts Centre Trust (Amendment) BiI/"and "Museums Bilr.)

Associated General Contractors Insurance Ltd, qn 3033.

Associated Pulp and Paper Mills Ltd-Effect of Gov-ernment policy, q 2871.

Associations Incorporation Act, qn 675.

Attorneys-Gene~ Standing Committee of, q 3687.

Audit Office-Budget allocation, 1230.

Auditor-General-Reports, 682, q 768. qn 1030, 5131. Supplementary reports, 2749, 4267. Deployment of staff, qn 3304.

Austin, Mr T. L. (Ripon)

Abattoir and Meat Inspection (Further Amend-ment) Bill, 2457.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. I) Bill, 848, 1253, 1434.

Arts, The-Financial allocation, 4566.

Barley Marketing (Amendment) Bill, 5278.

Budget-For 1982-83,848,1253,1434. Deficit, 849. Effect on employment, 850.

Burrumbeet (Russell Reserve) Land Bill, 76.

Bush Fires-Appeal, 3119. Ash Wednesday, 3119. Damage, 4567.

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (3)

Austin. Mr T. L.-continued Closer Settlement (Winding-up) Bill. 2028.

Country Fire Authority-Integration of fire services. q 1132. 1253. 3786.

Decentralization-Incentives. 4566. -.

Drought-Relief. 150.419.851. q 2540. Fodder sub-sidy. q 279. Slaughter of sheep. q 443. Effect on grain harvest. 851. Sheep slaughter bounty. 852. q 1639. 1705. Effects on economy. 852.

Economy. The-State of. 849. Effects of drought. 852.4565.

Education-Maryborough Technical School. 1403. Ararat West Primary School. 3772.

Education Department-Transfer of railway land. 1403. Budget allocation. 1434.

Egg Industry Stabilization (Amendment) Bill. 2924.

Employment and Training-Job creation programmes. q 33.

Farm Produce Merchants and Commission Agents (Amendment) Bill. 2415.

Firearms-Registration. 4026. 4178.

Firearms (Amendment) Bill. 4219.

Fisheries (Fees) Bill. 2452.

Grain Elevators (Amendment) Bill. 4947.

Grievances. 419. 801. 2067.

International Harvester Australia Ltd-Govern-ment guarantee. q 2742.

Labor Party-Election promises. q 33.

Land (Amendment) Bill. 1765. 1774.

Lands Department-Leasing of Crown land. 853.

Land Settlement (Amendment) Bill, 3635.

Liquor Control Bill. 4482.

Lotteries Gaming and Betting (Amendment) Bill, 2285.

Meat Industry-Stock slaughter bounty. 419. Royal Commission. 451. Effects of industrial disputation. q 1950,2067.

Members-Appreciation of services of the Hon. L. H. S. Thompson. CMG, 1623.

Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board-Integration of fire services. q 1132. 1253. q 3786.

Ministerial Statements-Australian Meat Industry Royal Commission, 451. Ash Wednesday bush fires. 3119. Victorian Dairy Industry Authority, 3475.

Municipalities-Local government subsidy scheme. 851.

Petitions-Firearms registration. 4026. 4178.

Austin. Mr T. L.-continued

Police and Emergency Services, Ministry for-Budget allocation, 1253.

Primary Industries-Stock slaughter bounty, 419. Royal Commission on meat industry, 451. Effects of drought, 851.

Public Lands and Works (Public Projects) Bill, 629.

Revocation and Excision of Crown Reservations Bill, 2919.

Revocation and Excision of Crown Reservations Bill (No. 2). 5267.

Rural Finance and Settlement Commission (Penal-ties) Bill, 5267.

Sale-yards-Newmarket, q 4534.

Seeds Bill, 72.

State Insurance Office (Extension of Franchise) Bill, 4358.

Supply (1983-84, No. I) Bill, 4565.

Taxation-Increases, 848, 850, q 3610. Financial institutions duty, 4566.

Thompson. The Hon. L. H. S., CMG, 1623.

Timber Industry-Harvesting, q 5129.

Veterinary Surgeons (Amendment) Bill, 173, 1166, 1170,1172.

Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture Bill, 1932.

Victorian Dairy Industry Authority-Dismissal of chairman, 801. Accounting procedures, q 1819. Operations, 3475.

Victorian Railways-Transfer of land to Education Department, 1403. Sale of land at Doncaster, q 4023.

Victorian Tobacco Growers (Disposal of Assets) Bill, 1778.

Wages-Local government subsidy scheme, 850.

Water (Penalties and Borrowing Powers) Bill, 2412, 2414.

Water Supply-Conservation advertising campaign, q 2054.

Wheat Marketing (Amendment) Bill, 2550.

Works and Services Appropriation Bill, ~48, 1572.

Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union-Projected strike, q 1878.

Australian Bank Employees Union, 788.

Australian Broadcasting Commission-Transfer oftribunal to Sydney, q 279, q 1551.

(4) INDEX

Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation-Royal Commission: Prosecutions resulting from inquiry, q 35, q 442, q 772, q 1333; extension, q 1204. Industrial action against Police Department, 1025, 1029, q 1038, q 1206, q 2359, q 2876. Demarcation disputes, 2212, 2215, q 2431. Work bans on Parliament station, q 2358, q 2429. Operation of scissor lifts, 3323, 3325. Site allowance for building workers, 3523. Government policy, q 4173. (See also "Unions".)

Australian Clubs Development Association, q 4705, q 5017.

Australian Constitutional Convention, 3051, q 4076.

Australian Drug Evaluation Committee, qn 3574.

Australian Labor Party-Honouring of election promises. q 31. q 32. q 33. q 379. 382, 385, 393, 405. q 445, q 525, 608, 616, 652, 745, 761, 815, 925, 926, 938, 946, 957, 976, 987, 1000, 1005. Policies: Economic, 875; on poker machines, q 4080. History, 882. Results of Gallup poll, 967. Parliamentary representatives, 973. Ainders byelection candidate, q 2237, q 2359. Alleged misuse of services of media unit personnel, 4254, q 4260, q 4261, q 4329, q 4437. Electoral funding, q 4336, 4660,4663. Activities of David Combe, 4548. Performance of Victorian Government, 5220.

Australian Loan Council-Capital grants, 1007.

Australian Medical Association-Consultations with Government, q 840.

Australian Paper Manufacturers Ltd-Recycling of scrap paper, 2424, 2426.

Australian Portland Cement Ltd-Cement dust fallout. 3528.

Australian Sports Medicine Federation-Submission on sporting injuries, q 921.

Australian Transport Advisory Council-Recommendations, qn 1118.

Australian Water Advisory Council Technical Group, qn 5108.

B

Balcombe Military Camp, Mount Martha, 3000.

Bally Corporation-Alleged Mafia connections, 904, 909,4547.

Bear, Mr Bob-Activities, 261, 269.

Beaufort House, 2243.

Bendigo-Unemployment in Bendigo electorate, 889. College of Advanced Education, 891. Administrator, 3144.

Betta Grower Sales (Vic.) Pty Ltd-Employment practices, 3519.

Bicycles-Thefts, qn 19. Safety helmets for cyclists, qn 1118. Education and safety. 5225.

Billings Natural Family Planning Centre-Funds, q444.

BiIls-

Abattoir and Meat Inspection (Further Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 1956; second reading, 2094, 2457; appropriation, 2140; remaining stages, 2461.

Aboriginal Land Claims Bi/l-Introduction and first reading, 3145; appropriation, 3344.

Aboriginal Lands (Aborigines' Advancement League) (Watt Street. Northcote) Bil/-Introduction and first reading, 1211; second reading, 1365, 1696; appropriation, 1426; declared a private Bill, 1696; motion to treat as public Bill agreed to, 1696; Committee, 1703; remaining stages, 1704.

Administration and Probate (Survival of Actions) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 302; second reading, 356,566; remaining stages, 567.

Administrative Arrangements Bil/-Introduction and first reading, 4180; second reading, 4355, 4820; Committee, 4822, 4944; third reading, 4946.

Administrative Law (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2253; second reading, 2399, 3192; remaining stages, 3194.

Alpine Resorts Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4448; second reading, 4726; appropriation, 4803.

Annual Reporting Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4446; second reading, 4659.

ANZ Executors and Trustee Company Bil/-Introduction and first reading, 4902; second reading, 4920; third reading, 4935.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bil/-Appropriation, 534; introduction and first reading, 534; second reading, 534, 607, 645, 697,815,847,924; Committee, 1175, 1226, 1376, 1426, 1475; motion that Bill be considered an urgent Bill, 1514; remaining stages, 1531.

Associations Incorporation (Amendment) BiI/Introduction and first reading, 4446; second reading, 4654; appropriation, 4719.

Barley Marketing (Amendment) Bill-Received from Council and first reading, 4795; second reading, 4822, 5278; remaining stages, 5279.

Beer Prices Regulation (Temporary Provisions) Bil/Introduction and first reading, 4448; second reading, 4635, 5028; Committee, 5035; remaining stages, 5037.


Bills-cont i n ued Burrumbeet (Russell Reserve) Land Bill-Second

reading, 76.

Business Franchise Acts (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 3411; second reading, 3536, 3961; remaining stages, 3965.

Cemeteries (Amendment) (Commencement) Bi/IIntroduction and first reading, 2547; second reading, 2594; remaining stages, 2595.

Chiropodists (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 3145; second reading, 3178, 3959; remai n i ng stages, 3961.

Closer Settlement (Winding-up) Bill-Received from Council and first reading, 1656; second reading, 1754,2027; remaining stages, 2030.

Community Welfare Services (Amendment) BilIIntroduction and first reading, 3146; second reading, 3201, 3638; appropriation, 3618; remaining stages, 3648. Lieutenant-Govemor's amendment dealt with, 4087.

Community We(fare Services (Attendance Centre Permits) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4447; second reading, 4636, 4957; remaining stages, 4962.

Companies (Administration) (Amendment) BilIAppropriation, introduction and first reading, 3145; second reading, 3178, 3873; remaining stages, 3873.

Constitution Act Amendment (Temporary Provisions) Bill, The-Introduction and first reading, 3841; second reading, 3872; Committee and remaining stages, 3873.

Constitution (Council Powers) Bill-Second reading, 3874,3893; Committee, 3893; third reading, 3897.

Constitution (Duration of Parliament) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4182; second reading, 4305, 4448, 4457; Committee, 4457, 4964; third reading, 4973.

Constitution (Electoral Provinces and Districts) BillIntroduction and first reading, 3942; second reading, 4045, 4090; appropriation, 4086; third reading, 41 11.

Constitution (Governor's Salary) Bill-Proclaimed, 61.

Constitution (Local Government) Bill-Received from Council and first reading, 3145; second reading, 3395, 3618; motion to allow concurrent debate, 3411; motion for second reading agreed to by absolute majority, 3634; Committee, 3725; motion for third reading agreed to by absolute majority, 3772. Council message dealt with, 3942.

Constitution (Qua/(fication of Electors) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2546; second reading, 2588, 2650; remaining stages, 2654.

Bills-cont in ued Construction Industry (Electrical and Metal Trades)

Long Service Leave Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2253; second reading, 2262, 2655; appropriation, 2419; remaining stages, 2657.

Construction Industry Long Service Leave BilIIntroduction and first reading, 4446; second reading, 4622, 5132; appropriation, 4902; Committee, 5139; remaining stages, 5140. Council amendments dealt with, 5233.

Consumer Affairs Committee Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4448; second reading, 4634, 5037; remaining stages, 5052.

Council of Law Reporting in Victoria Bill-Second reading, 67; Committee, 70,322; remaining stages, 324.

Country Roads (Lands) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2253; second reading, 2397, 2731; remaining stages, 2732.

Crown Intellectual Property (Assignment) BillIntroduction and first reading, 4446; second reading, 4654.

Decentralized Industry Incentive Payments (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 3411; second reading, 3536; remaining stages, 3959.

Dentists (Fees) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 302; second reading, 358; remaining stages, 359.

Director of Public Prosecutions Bill-Introduction and first reading, 1956; second reading, 2096, 2669; appropriation, 2140; Committee, 2679; remaining stages, 2693. Council amendment dealt with, 2923.

Domicile (Amendment) Bill-Second reading, 66; remaining stages, 67. Council suggested amendments dealt with, 558.

Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 5131; second reading, 5294.

Eastern Railway Construction (Repeal) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2139; second reading, 220 1,2578; Committee and remaining stages, 2585.

Educational Grants (Continuation) Bill-Appropriation, introduction and first reading, 2179; second reading, 2203, 2466; remaining stages, 2473.

Education Service (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 1339; second reading, 1467; remaining stages, 1475.

Egg Industry Stabilization (Amendment) BiIIReceived from Council and first reading, 2857; second reading, 2882, 2924; remaining stages, 2933.

Electoral Commission (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 3942; second reading,

(6) INDEX

Bills-continued

4049,4111; appropriation, 4086; remaining stages, 4114. Council amendments dealt with, 4552.

Electoral Commission Bill-Second reading, 302, 1959; Committee, 1981; remaining stages, 1999.

Energy Consumption Levy Bill-Introduction and first reading, 1642; second reading, 1893, 2270; appropriation, 1925; Committee, 2281, 2400; remaining stages, 2404. Council's suggested amendments dealt with, 2730. Council amendment dealt with, 2915.

Em'ironment Protection (Air Pollution Control) BiIIReceived from Council and first reading, 1696; second reading, 1842, 2104; remaining stages, 2106.

Equal Opportunity Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4446; second reading, 4719; appropriation, 4803.

Equal Opportunity (Discrimination Against Disabled Persons) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 136, 137; second reading, 167.490; Committee, 509, 1777, 1857; withdrawn, 2027.

Equal Opportunity (Discrimination Against Disabled Persons) Bill (No. 2)-Introduction and first reading, 2059; second reading, 2288; Committee, 2292, 2337; remaining stages, 2350. Council amendments dealt with, 2654.

Estate Agents (Reconstitution) Bill-Received from Council and first reading, 4795; second reading. 4935. 5165; Committee, 5176; remaining stages, 5180.

Ethnic A,trairs Commission Bill-Introduction and first reading, 302; second reading. 425, 1101; appropriation, 449; remaining stages, 1113.

Farm Produce Merchants and Commission Agents (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 1725; second reading, 1844, 2415; appropriation. 1857; remaining stages, 2418.

Film Victoria (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 3942; second reading. 4050, 4182; remaining stages, 4185.

Film Victoria (Reconstitution) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 1725; second reading, 1898, 2145; appropriation, 1925; remaining stages, 2152.

Financial Institutions Duty Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2139; second reading, 2180, 2768; appropriation, 2253; Committee, 2815; third reading, 2854. Council's suggested amendments dealt with,2993.

Firearms (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 3411; second reading, 3537,4207,4389; appropriation, 3618; Committee, 4414; third reading, 4430. Council amendments dealt with, 5161, 5164.

Bills-continued

Fire Authorities Bill-Received from Council and first reading, 4842; second reading, 4937, 5275; Committee and remaining stages, 5278.

Fisheries (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 5131; second reading, 5311; appropriation, 5312.

Fisheries (Fees) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 1957; second reading, 2102, 2440; Committee, 2449; remaining stages, 2457. Council amendments dealt with, 2912.

Flood Plain Management Bill-Received from Council and first reading, 2179; second reading, 2255, 2975; remaining stages, 2989.

Food Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2877; second reading, 2883, 3700; appropriation, 3052; Committee, 3719.

Freedom o/Information Bill-Introduction and first reading, 924; second reading, 1061, 1791, 2106; Committee, 2114, 2890; remaining stages, 2911. Council amendments dealt with, 2996.

Geelong Per/orming Arts Centre Trust (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 1211; second reading, 1366, 1763; remaining stages, 1765.

Geelong Waterworks and Sewerage (Bellarine Water Supp{v) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 3942; second reading, 4061, 4646; appropriation, 4086; remaining stages, 4649.

Gift Duty (Amendment) Bill-Withdrawn, 61.

Grain Elevators (Amendment) Bill-Appropriation, introduction and first reading, 4362; second reading, 4618, 4946; remaining stages, 4950.

Groundwater (Amendment) Bill-Received from Council and first reading, 2565; second reading, 2648, 2965; remaining stages, 2970.

Health (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 136, 137; second reading, 169, 482; remaining stages, 489.

Health (Consultative Council) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 3146; second reading, 3179, 3825; remaining stages, 3829.

Health (Privileges) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 302; second reading, 359, 567; remaining stages, 567. Council's suggested amendment dealt with,842.

Health (Radiation Safety) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2547; second reading, 2759, 3195, 3345; appropriation, 3052; Committee, 3350, 3414; third reading, 3444. Council amendments dealt with, 4315.

Historic Buildings (Amendment) Bill-Council amendments dealt with, 2989.


Bills-continued Historic Buildings (Further Amendment) BiI/

Received from Council and first reading, 4180; second reading, 4311, 5162; remaining stages, 5164.

Hospital Bene.fits (Levy) (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 3617; second reading, 3721, 3970; appropriation, 3841; Committee, 3989; remaining stages, 4001. Council's suggested amendments dealt with, 4319.

Hospitals and Charities (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 1957; second reading, 2097, 2152; Committee, 2165; remaining stages, 2178. Council amendment dealt with, 2657.

Hospitals and Charities (Committees of Management) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4447; second reading. 4637, 5143; Committee, 5152; remaining stages, 5160. Council amendments dealt with, 5279.

Hospitals Superannuation (Amendment) BiIIIntroduction and first reading, 4902.

Human Tissue Bill-Received from Council and first reading, 2198; second reading, 2257, 2917; remaining stages, 2919.

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2547; second reading, 2592, 3801, 4001, 4121, 4185; Committee, 4191; third reading, 4207. Council amendments dealt with, 4942.

Interpretation Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2253; second reading, 2439; referred to Legal and Constitutional Committee, 2552.

Judges Salaries Bill-Appropriation, 1752, 2140; introduction and first reading, 1752; second reading, 1846, 2140; third reading, 2144. Governor's amendment dealt with, 2439.

Juries (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 3145; second reading, 3177, 3873; remaining stages, 3874.

Labour and Industry (Shops) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 1957; second reading, 2099, 2500; remaining stages, 2506.

Land (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 1211; second reading, 1374, 1765; appropriation, 1555; Committee, 1774; remaining stages, 1777.

Land Settlement (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 3146; second reading, 3184, 3634; appropriation, 3344; remaining stages, 3637.

Land Tax (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 1642; second reading, 1752,2299; Committee, 2327; remaining stages, 2337. Governor's amendment dealt with, 2764.

Bills-continued Latrobe Regional Commission Bill-Introduction

and first reading, 5131; appropriation, 5312.

Legal Profession Practice (Solicitors' Guarantee Fund) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4446; second reading, 4625, 4955; remaining stages, 4957.

Limitation of Actions (Personal Injury Claims) BiIIIntroduction and first reading, 2546; second reading, 2765, 3444; Committee, 3450; remaining stages, 3451.

Liquor Control (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 3691; second reading, 3798, 3951; remaining stages, 3955.

Liquor Control Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4180; second reading, 4294, 4457; appropriation, 4354; Committee, 4505; remaining stages, 4528. Council amendments dealt with, 5235, 5286.

Liquor Control (Booth Licences) (Amendment) BillIntroduction and first reading, 2178; second reading, 2198; remaining stages, 220 I.

Local Authorities Superannuation (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4447; second reading, 4658.

Local Government Act (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2254; second reading, 2264, 2662; appropriation, 2419; remaining stages, 2664.

Local Government Department (Director-Generalfor Local Government) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 302; second reading, 360, 558; remaining stages, 560.

Local Government (House Builders' Liability) (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 1210; second reading, 1371, 1901; Committee, 1924; remaining stages, 1925.

Local Government (House Builders' Liability) (Further Amendment) Bill-Withdrawn, 1425.

Local Government (Investments) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2253; second reading, 2398, 3185; Committee, 3189; remaining stages, 3192.

Local Government (Municipal Council Elections) Bill-Received from Council and first reading, 3145; second reading, 3397, 3618,3634; motion to allow concurrent debate, 3411; Committee, 3759, 3762; third reading, 3772. Council message dealt with,3948.

Local Government (Pecuniary Interests of Councillors) Bill-Council's suggested amendments dealt with,II72.

Local Government (Qualification of Councillors) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4087; second reading, 5131.

(8) INDEX

Bills-continued Bills-continued

Lotteries Gaming and Betting (Administration) BillIntroduction and first reading, 3691; second reading. 3799.4062; remaining stages, 4064.

Lotteries Gaming and Betting (Amendment) BiIIIntroduction and first reading, 155; second reading, 1642, 2281; Committee, 2287; remaining stages, 2288.

Management and Budget Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4181; second reading, 4307, 4376; appropriation. 4354; Committee, 4382; remaining stages, 4383.

Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4447; second reading, 4626, 5180; Committee, 5192; remaining stages, 5197. Council amendments dealt with, 5270, 5290.

Medical Practitioners (Private Hospitals) Bil/Second reading, 76. 225, 324; Committee. 336; remaining stages, 356. Referred to Social Development Committee, 843, 3052; report of Social Development Committee, 3051. 4338.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board 0/ Works (Administration) Bill-Received from Council and first reading, 2500; second reading, 2587, 2664; remaining stages. 2669.

Melbourne College of Advanced Education BiIIIntroduction and first reading. 2254; second reading, 2387. 2696; appropriation, 2439; Committee. 2719; remaining stages, 2729. Council amendments dealt with, 2970.

Mental Health (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4447; second reading, 4656, 5140; remaining stages, 5143.

Metropolitan Fire Brigades Superannuation (Eligibilit.l~ Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2254; second reading, 2391. 2729; remaining stages, 2729.

Mildura Irrigation and Water Trusts (Amendment) Bill-Received from Council and first reading. 1475; second reading, 1648,2933; remaining stages, 2935.

Minerals and Energy (Fees) Bill-Introduction and first reading. 2254; second reading, 2392. 2730; remaining stages, 2730. Council amendments dealt with. 3194.

Mines (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2548; second reading, 2871; appropria-. tion, 2912; withdrawn. 4181.

Mines (Amendment) Bill (No. 2)-lntroduction and first reading. 4181; second reading, 4362, 4823; appropriation, 4445; Committee. 4838; third reading, 4842. Council amendments dealt with, 5263.

Ministry o/Transport (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 1210; second reading, 1369, 1656; appropriation, 1426; third reading, 1665.

Motor Accidents (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2871; second reading, 2888, 3350; appropriation, 3344, 3355; Committee, 3355; remaining stages, 3356.

Motor Accidents (Applications) BiI/-Introduction and first reading, 4446; second reading, 4621, 4955; appropriation, 4719; remaining stages, 4955.

Motor Boating (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 3146; second reading, 3182, 4114; Committee, 4119; remaining stages, 4121.

Motor Car (General Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2254; second reading, 2393. 2952; remaining stages, 2955.

Motor Car (Learner Drivers) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2254; second reading, 2418, 3052; appropriation, 2419; Committee, 3060; remaining stages, 3061. Council amendments dealt with, 3719.

Motor Car (Penalties) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 1211; second reading, 1367, 1757; Committee, 1761; remaining stages, 1763.

Motor Car (Penalties) Bill (No. 2)-Introduction and first reading, 4447; second reading, 4657.

Motor Car (Registration and Drivers' Licences) Bil/Introduction and first reading, 923; second reading, 1099, 1666; Committee, 1678; remaining stages, 1695. Council amendments dealt with, 2263.

Museums Bill-Introduction and first reading, 3942; second reading, 4051, 4649; appropriation, 4086; Committee, 4651; remaining stages, 4653. Council amendment dealt with, 4842.

Nue/ear Activities (Prohibitions) Bill-Received from Council and first reading, 3411; second reading, 3540, 5282; remaining stages, 5286.

Nudity (Prescribed Areas) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4447; second reading, 4723.

Parliamentary Salaries and Superannuation BiI/Introduction and first reading, 4446.

Pay-roll Tax (Further Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2139; second reading, 2297, 2553; Committee, 2562; third reading, 2565. Council's suggested amendments dealt with, 2916.

Penalties and Sentences (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 3942; second reading, 4053.


Bills-continued

Pipelines (Amendment) Bill (No. 2)-Received from Council and first reading, 4842; second reading, 4940. 5281; remaining stages, 5282.

Pipelines (Fees) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 1425; second reading, 1558, 1849; remaining stages, 1857.

Police Regulation (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4447; second reading, 4642, 4962; appropriation. 4719; remaining stages, 4963.

Post-Secondary Education (Amendment) BillIntroduction and first reading. 4445; second reading. 4631. 5077; appropriation, 5028; Committee, 5095; remaining stages, 5106. Council amendments dealt with, 5232.

Pounds (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 534; second reading, 606, 1135; remaining stages, 1142. Council's suggested amendments dealt with, 1777.

Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 3146; second reading, 3183, 4064; remaining stages, 4075.

Probate Duty Bill-Withdrawn, 61.

Public Account (Advances) Bill-Appropriation, introduction and first reading, 4354; second reading, 4620, 4951; Committee. 4952; remaining stages. 4954. Council's suggested amendments dealt with. 5160.

Public Account (Amendment) Bill-Appropriation, introduction and first reading, 1225; second reading, 1375, 1651; remaining stages, 1656.

Public Account (State Development Account) Bil/Appropriation, introduction and first reading, 1999; second reading, 2103. 2404; Committee and remaining stages. 2412.

Public Account (Trust Funds) Bill-Introduction and first reading. 1957; appropriation, 2253; second reading, 2350, 2565; Committee, 2575; remaining stages, 2577.

Public Authorities (Contributions) (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 3617; second reading. 3800. 3841; Committee, 3865; remaining stages. 3872. Council's suggested amendment dealt with,4317.

Public Lands and Works (Public Projects) Bil/Introduction and first reading, 302; second reading. 361. 629; remaining stages, 644.

Queen Victoria Medical Centre (Guarantees) BiIIAppropriation. introduction and first reading, 2179; second reading, 2204, 2473; Committee, 2485; remaining stages, 2486. Council's suggested amendments dealt with, 2693.

Bills-cont i n ued

Racing (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4182; second reading, 4308, 4842; appropriation, 4354; Committee, 4881; remaining stages, 4888. Council amendments dealt with, 5250.

Railways (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2254; second reading, 2351, 2585; remaining stages, 2587.

Railways (Amendment) Bill (No. 2)-Introduction and first reading, 4180; second reading, 4307,4383; appropriation, 4354; remaining stages, 4389.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 695; second reading, 811, 1142; Committee, 1165; remaining stages, 1166.

Revocation and Excision of Crown Reservations Bill-Received from Council and first reading, 1475; second reading, 1649, 2919; remaining stages, 2920.

Revocation and Excision o/Crown Reservations Bill (No. 2)-Received from Council and first reading, 4795; second reading, 4917, 5267; remaining stages, 5269.

River Entrance Docks Railway Construction (Amendment) Bill-Appropriation, introduction and first reading, 2565; second reading and remaining stages, 2578.

River Murray Waters Bill-Received from Council and first reading, 2565; second reading, 2646, 2955; remaining stages, 2962.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 137; second reading, 171, 509, 560; remaining stages, 566.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill (No. 2)-Introduction and first reading, 4180; second reading, 4306, 4644; appropriation, 4354; remaining stages, 4646.

Rural Finance and Settlement Com.mission (Penalties) Bil/-Received from Council and first reading, 4180; second reading, 4312, 5267; remaining stages, 5267.

SI Andrew's Hospital (Guarantee) (Amendment) Bill-Appropriation, introduction and first reading, 4935; second reading, 4993; remaining stages, 4994.

St Nicholas Hospital (Sale of Land) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2254; second reading, 2383, 2695; appropriation, 2419; remaining stages, 2696.

Sale of Land (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 137; second reading, 222, 1725; Committee, 1751, 1941, 1999; remaining stages, 2025. Council amendments dealt with, 2920.

(10) INDEX

Bills-continued Scout Association Bill-Introduction and first read

ing, 3145~ second reading, 3344, 3965; declared a private Bill. 3965; remaining stages, 3970.

Seeds Bill-Second reading, 72.

Sewerage Districts (Sewerage Schemes) BiIIReceived from Council and first reading, 362; second reading. 429, 1783~ remaining stages, 1791.

Stamps (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4352; second reading, 4619, 4950~ appropriation. 4719; Committee and remaining stages, 4951.

State Bank (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading. 1556; second reading. 1665,2188; Committee, 2195; remaining stages, 2198.

State Board of Education Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4446~ second reading, 4641, 5052; appropriation. 4719; Committee, 5071; remaining stages, 5077. Council amendment dealt with, 5265.

State Electricity Commission (Amendment) Bill-Received from Council and first reading, 2577; second reading, 2642, 2935; Committee, 2945; remaining stages. 2951.

State Electricity Commission (Financial Arrangements) Bill-Appropriation, introduction and first reading, 1752; second reading, 1847, 2265; remaining stages, 2270.

State Employees Retirement Benefits (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4902.

State Film Centre of Victoria Council Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4181 ~ second reading, 4302; appropriation, 4354.

State Insurance Office (Extension of Franchise) BiIIIntroduction and first reading, 4181; second reading, 4356, 4975; remaining stages, 4993. Council amendments dealt with, 5266.

Statute Law Rel'ision Bill-Message from Council to refer Bill to Legal and Constitutional Committee, 695, 815. Report of Legal and Constitutional Committee presented, 4180. Received from Council. and first reading, 4302; second reading, 4725; remaining stages, 4726.

Statute Law Revision (Repeals) Bill-Second reading, 70; referred to Legal and Constitutional Committee, 71.

Superannuation (Fund Contributions) Bill-Appropriation, introduction and first reading, 4354; second reading, 4722.

Superannuation (Railway Service Employes) BiIIIntroduction and first reading, 1957; second reading, 210 I, 2179; appropriation, 2140; remaining stages, 2180.

Bills-continued Supply (1983-84, No. I) Bill-Appropriation, intro

duction and first reading, 4086; second reading, 4247, 4554; Committee, 4604; remaining stages, 4605.

Supporting Parents Concession BiII~Appropriation, introduction and first reading, 4354; second reading, 4621, 4994; Committee, and remaining stages, 4997.

Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Bill (No. 2)-Received from Council and first reading, 4246; second reading, 4370, 5269; remaining stages, 5270.

Transport Bill-Introduction and first reading, 4181; second reading, 4321, 4739; appropriation, 4354, 4719; Committee, 4777, 4803; remaining stages, 4820. Council amendments dealt with, 5107.

Trustee (Authorized Investments) Bill-Appropriation, 1751; introduction and first reading, 1752; second reading, 1896, 2292; Committee, 2296; remaining stages, 2297.

Veterinary Surgeons (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 137; second reading, 172, 1166; Committee, 1169; remaining stages, 1172. Council amendments dealt with, 2661.

Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture Bill-Introduction and first reading, 1210; second reading, 1362, 1925; appropriation, 1555; remaining stages, 1941.

Victorian Prison Industries Commission BiIIIntroduction and first reading, 3942; second reading, 4087; appropriation, 4114.

Victorian Tobacco Growers (Disposal of Assets) BillReceived from Council and first reading, 606; second reading, 696, 1778; declared a private Bill, . 1778; motion to treat as public Bill agreed to, 1778; remaining stages, 1783.

Victorian Tourism Commission Bill-Introduction and first reading, 1556; second reading, 1643,2486; appropriation, 1725; Committee, 2495; remaining stages, 2500.

Water and Sewerage Authorities (Restructuring) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2548; second reading, 2750, 3354; appropriation, 2912; Committee, 3395, 3451, 3542, 3648, 3669; remaining stages, 3670. Council amendments dealt with, 4372.

Water (Penalties and Borrowing Powers) BiIIIntroduction and first reading, 1957; second reading, 2101, 2412; appropriation, 2140; Committee, 2414; remaining stages, 2415. Council's suggested amendment dealt with, 2577.


Bills-continued

Werribee South Water Supply (Validation) BiIIIntroduction and first reading, 1556; second reading, 1647,2144; remaining stages, 2145.

Wheat Marketing (.4mendment) Bill-Received from Council and first reading, 2473; second reading, 2548; remaining stages, 2552.

Wildhfe (Fees) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2139; second reading, 2203, 2461; Committee, 2464; remaining stages, 2465. Council amendments dealt with, 2912.

Workers Compensation (Amendment) Bill-Introduction and first reading, 2547; second reading, 2589, 2857; remaining stages, 2860.

Works and Services Appropriation Bill-Appropriation, introduction and first reading, 534; second reading, 534, 697, 815, 847, 924; Committee, 1559, 1631; remaining stages, 1631.

Works and Sen'ices (Supply 1983-84) Bill-Appropriation 4086; introduction and first reading, 4087; second reading, 4251, 4605; remaining stages, 4612.

J-Vrongs (Dependants) Bill-Received from Council and first reading, 2933; second reading, 2962; remaining stages, 2965.

Bingo Games-Infiltration by organized crime, qn 4149. Major operators, qn 4163.

Births, Deaths and Marriages, Registrar of-Registration of surnames, 1706. Difficulties for adopted persons, 1799, 1804. Cost of certificates, 4026.

Borland, Professor Kevin-Appointments, 3065, 3066.

British Drug House, Port Fairy, 1405.

Brown, Mr A. J. (Western port)

Aboriginal Land Claims Bill, 3177.

Aboriginal Lands (Aborigines' Advancement League) (Watt Street, Northcote) Bill, 1696, 1703.

Agriculture, Department of-Budget allocation, qn 2427.

Ambulance Services-Increased charges, 407. Latrobe Valley air ambulance service, 2074, 2748. Mornington Peninsula air ambulance service, 2074,2748.

ANZ Executors and Trustee Company Bill, 4928.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 744, 1237, 1268, 1277, 1290, 1291, 1303, 1316.

Arts, Ministry for the-Discretionary funds, qn 4678.

Budget-For 1982-83, 744, 1237, 1268, 1277,1290, 1291, 1303, 1316. Preliminary projections for 1983-84, q 4082.

Brown, Mr A. J.-COnlinued

Building and Construction Industry-Proposed building dispute tribunal, qn 3211.

Churchill Island-Restoration of access bridge, 584.

Community Welfare Services, Department of-Discretionary funds, qn 2613, qn 4679.

Conservation, Ministry for-Discretionary funds, qn 3272.

Consumer Affairs-House builders' liability, 1406. Proposed building dispute tribunal, qn 3211.

Consumer Affairs Council-Appointments, qn 3270. Building industry operations, qn 3271. Investigation of arbitrators, qn 3271.

Consumer Affairs, Ministry of-Budget allocation, 1316.

Corporate Affairs Office-Investigations into insur-ance companies, qn 3033.

Crown Land-Use by sporting bodies, 266.

Decentralization-Incentives, 4600.

Drought-Relief, q 1131. Suggested freight subsidy for drought-affected stock, 2213.

Drugs-Use by young persons, 749.

Economic Development, Ministry for-Budget allocation, 1237. Discretionary funds, qn 3273.

Education-Teachers' salaries, 405. School building programme, 407. Health and human relations courses, 3344. Vacant site adjoining Koo-wee-rup High School, 4255.

Employment and Training-For Momington Peninsula, 121. Employment grants scheme, 407. Discretionary funds, qn 4679.

Environment-Returnable drink containers, 136.

Financial Institutions Duty Bill, 2805, 2854.

Firearms (Amendment) Bill, 4244.

Flood Plain Management Bill, 2986.

French Island-Suggested freight subsidy for drought-affected stock, 2213.

Gas and Fuel Corporation-Increased charges, 406, 746.

Geelong Waterworks and Sewerage (Bellarine Water Supply) Bill, 4646.

Grievances, 404, 2074, 4536.

Handicapped Persons-Latrobe Valley homes for handicapped children, 2117.

Health-Increased charges, 746. Cot death syndrome, 750. Advertising of tobacco products, 753.

Hospitals-Increased charges, 405. Suggested curtailment of services in ~iberal electorates, q 841.

(12) INDEX

Brown, Mr A. 1.-continued Brown, Mr A. 1.-continued House Builders' Liability-Claim for Balnarring

house, qn 126. Guarantor bodies, qn 128. Arbitrators, qn 186. Colonial Constructions Pty Ltd, qn 1318, qn 1325. Housing Builders Association Ltd, qn 1325, qn 1327.

Housing-House builders' liability, 126, qn 1318, qn 1325, 1406. Australian Institute of Arbitrators, qn 186. Housing Builders Association Ltd, qn 1327. Boarding-house accommodation, q 2436. Community housing, 2599. Incentive grants, 2732. Interest rates, 3064.

Housing Builders Association Ltd-Carter Homes, qn 1325. Compensation payments, qn 1327.

Housing Commission-Increased rentals, 407. Use of dumped timber, q 1955. Community housing initiatives, 2599. Purchase of houses at Balcombe military camp, 3000. Home purchase assistance, 3207.

Housing, Ministry of-Employment of builders, qn 3268. Social workers appointed to estates, qn 5005.

Immigration and Ethnic Affairs, Ministry of-Discretionary funds, qn 4165.

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill, 4131.

Insurance-Appointment of referees, assessors and arbitrators by Supreme Court, qn 3033.

Labor Party-Election promises, 405, 745.

Labour and Industry, Department of-Budget allocation, 1303. Discretionary funds, qn 3272.

Lands Department-Use of Crown land, 752. Budget allocation, qn 2236.

Law Department-Activities of arbitrators, qn 2537. Discretionary funds, qn 3033. Justices of the peace, 4431.

Liquor Control Bill, 450 I.

Local Government (House Builders' Liability) (Amendment) Bill, 1908.

Master Builders Association-Shareholding in Palmdale Insurance Ltd, qn 3033.

Master Builders' Housing Fund Ltd-Former director, qn 127.

Media-Advertising, 1114.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works-Head office building repairs, 407.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (Administration) Bill, 2666.

Members-Letter to justices of the peace from honourable member for Frankston, 4431.

Mental Health-Latrobe Valley homes for handicapped children, 2117.

Mildura Irrigation and Water Trusts (Amendment) BiIl,2933.

Mines (Amendment) Bill (No. 2),4368.

Ministerial Statement-Community housing initiatives, 2599.

Ministry, The-Remarks of Minister for Economic Development, 745.

Mornington Peninsula Development Committee, 121.

Motor Car (General Amendment) Bill, 2954.

Motor Car (Learner Drivers) Bill, 3056.

Municipalities-Waverley City Council, 405.

Packaging-Returnable drink containers, 136.

Parliament-Sittings, 4445.

Petitions-Returnable drink containers, 136. Health and human relations courses, 3344.

Petroleum Products-Petrol prices, 406, 746.

Planning, Ministry for-Discretionary funds, qn 3034.

Points of Order-Offensive remark, 404. Relevancy of answer, 444. Call by Chair, 1339. Misleading statement, 1918.

Police and Emergency Services, Ministry for-Discretionary funds, qn 3272.

Police Department-Staff increases, 407. Budget allocation, 1268. Staff for San Remo, 1803, 2032. Staff for Gippsland, 3149. Bass police station, 3548.

Premier and Cabinet, Department of the-Financial allocation, 4599.

Property and Services, Department of-Discretionary funds, qn 2128.

Public Works Department-Allocations for distribution at Minister's discretion, qn 2236.

Racing-Sires Produce Stakes funding programme, 432. Country racecourses, 751.

River Murray Waters Bill, 2955.

Roads and Bridges:-Churchill Island bridge, 584.

Royal Victorian Bowls Association-Public access to Crown land, 266.

Rural Finance Commission-Discretionary funds, qn 3271.

Sale of Land (Amendment) Bill, 2020.

Small Business-Effect of unemployment, 408.

Sport-Proposed Carrum water sports centre, q 380. Government sponsorship, 408. Government funding for yachting, 750. Pacific School Games, 753.

LEG ISLA TlVE ASSEMBLY (13)

Brown, Mr A. 1.-continued State Electricity Commission-Increased charges,

406.

State Finance-Treasury discretionary funds, qn 2537. Budget deficit, 4599. Accounts outstanding for Government projects, q 4897.


Supply ( 1983-84, No. I) Bill, 4598.

Task Forces-Information, q 1641.

Tattersall Consultations-Agreement with Government, 752.

Taxation-Increases, 747. Financial institutions duty, 1869.

Timber Industry-Effects of dumping, q 1955.

Tourism-Discretionary funds, qn 3314. Regional authorities. 3485.

Transport Bill. 4761.

Transport, Ministry of-Financial allocation, 4602.

Transport Regulation Board-Report on rail ser-vices. qn 373.

Trustees Executors and Agency Co. Ltd, TheAppointment of liquidators, 4536. Liquidation, q 4614. Examination, q 4702.

Victorian Railways-Sale of land at Doncaster, qn 4334, q 4439.

Water and Sewerage Authorities (Restructuring) Bill, 3356, 3451, 3452, 3454, 3455, 3456, 3545, 3547, 4375.

Werribee South Water Supply (Validation) Bill, 2144.

Works and Services Appropriation Bill, 744.

Youth Affairs Council, 408.

Youth, Sport and Recreation-

Department Qf-Budget allocation, 747, 1277, 1290, 1291, 4601. Discretionary funds, qn 2236.

General-Proposed Carrum water sports project, q 380, 751. Youth homelessness, 749. Planned motor racing track, 751.

Grants and Subsidies-For yachting, 750.

Bu4get-Delay in presentation, q 275, q 375. Deficit, q 440, 614,618,623, 625,645,658, 701, 720,728, 732,815,849,859, 881, 1012, 1021, 1024,4138, 4144, qn 4172, qn 4173. Processes, q 441. Papers, q 527,613,741, 759, 761,859,876,896,954,958, 973, 976, 994, 1000, 1013, 1021, 1023, 1024. For 1982-83,534,607,645,697,724,815,847,924, 1175, 1226, 1376, 1426, 1475. Leverage leasing, 612, 623, 860, 873. 932. Cash Management

Budget-continued Account, 618, 624, 658, q 3336. State Development Account, 618, 658. State taxes and charges, 619, q 3338, q 3339, q 3607, q 3609, q 3610, q 3611, q 3612, q 3613, q 4083, q 4698. Response of Opposition, 715, 958, 966. Current Account, 732, 1004, 4138, 4144, q 4800. Effect on employment, 849. Strategy, 858, 946,970. Multipliereffect, 864,871. Public sector resources, 879. Programme budgeting, 931, 946, 969. Government priorities, 944. Estimates, q 2617. Effect on economy, q 3043. Effect of bush fires, q 3339. Forward estimates for 1983-84, q 3498, q 3936, q 3938, q 4082. Proposed cutbacks, q 4800. (See also "State Finance," "Taxation" and "Bills-Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill. ")

Builders l.abourers Federation (See "Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation" and "Unions".)

Building and Construction Industry-Criminal infiltration, qn 21. Complaints, qn 22. Indicative Planning Council report, q 376. Defective homes, 416. Arbitration, q 524. Government assistance, q 528. State of, 761, q 2431. Black bans, q 2429. Demarcation disputes, q 2431. Proposed building dispute tribunal, qn 3211. Operations referred to Consumer Affairs Council, qn 3270. Arbitrators investigated by Consumer Affairs Council, qn 3270. Chirnside Park dwellings, ;215.

Burgin, Mr C. W. (Polwarth)

Agriculture, Department of-Budget allocation, 1525, 1527.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. I) Bill, 892, 1444, 1455, 1525, 1527.

Budget for 1982-83, 892, 1444, 1455, 1525, 1527.

Bush Fires-Appeal, 3112. Relief, 3112.

Dental Service-School, 3839.

Economy, The-State of, 893.

Education-Timboon high and primary schools, 2520.

Electoral Commission Bill, 1986.

Equal Opportunity-Anti-discrimination legislation, 3049.

Farm Produce Merchants and Commission Agents (Amendment) Bill, 2417.

Firearms-Registration, 3941.

Firearms (Amendment) Bill, 4233, 4420, 4426,4430.

Fire Authorities Bill, 5277, 5278.

Fisheries (Fees) Bill, 2445, 2453, 2915.

(14) INDEX

Burgin, Mr C. W.-continued Forests Commission-Increased royalties for tim-

ber industry, 895.

Housing-Budget allocation, 894.

Land (Amendment) Bill, 1767.

Liquor Control (Booth Licences) (Amendment) Bill, 2201.

Medical Practitioners (Private Hospitals) Bill, 258.

Members-Appreciation of services of the Hon. L. H. S. Thompson, CMG, 1626

Mental Health-Colanda Training Centre, Colac, 1532.

Ministerial Statement-Ash Wednesday bush fires, 3112.

Motor Boating (Amendment) Bill, 4115.


Motor Car (Penalties) Bill, 1758.

Motor Car (Registration and Drivers' Licences) Bill, 1680, 1688, 1690.

Petitions-Wood chipping in Otway Ranges, 135. Anti-discrimination legislation, 3049. School Dental Service, 3839. Firearms registration, 3941.

Points of Order-Admissibility of matter raised on motion for adjournment of sitting, 2209. Matter raised on motion for adjournment of sitting to seek action from Minister, 2210. Extension of question time, 2429. Tabling of quoted document, 3465,3467.

Pounds (Amendment) Bill, 1139, 1141.

Public Account (State Development Account) Bill, 2576.

Racing (Amendment) Bill, 4865, 5255.


Taxation-Financial institutions duty, 893. Increases, q 3612.

Thompson, The Hon. L. H. S., CMG, 1626.

Timber Industry-Wood chipping in Otway Ranges, 135. Sawmilling in Otway Ranges, 894. Increased royalties, 895.

Transport Bill, 4782, 4783, 4788, 4795,4805,4809, 4811,4814,4816.

Veterinary Surgeons (Amendment) Bill, 1170, 1171.

Victorian Railways-Weight limit on bridges, 515. Leasing back of rolling-stock, 894.

Water and Sewerage Authorities. (Restructuring) Bill, 3388.

Water (Penalties and Borrowing Powers) Bill, 2414.

Works and Services Appropriation Bill, 892, 1575.

Bush Fires-Potential fire danger, q 1638. Availability of Royal Australian Air Force aircraft, q 2742. Appeal, q 3041, q 3042, q 3043, q 3044, q 3045, q 3046, q 3067, q 3068, q 3069, q 3072, q 3154, q 3156, q 3341, q 3405, q 3777. Ministerial statement, 3072. Relief, 3072, q 3339, q 3340, q 3341, q 3608. Granny flats for victims, q 3154. Transfer of relief funds to Cash Management Account, 3155, 3206, 3210. Damage to catchment areas, 3204. In Evelyn electorate, 3527. Wages bill, 3675. Replacement of burnt documents, q 3687. Inquiry, q 3777. Taxation of relief payments, q 4078, qn 5016. Damage, 4567. Recognition of services by individuals and groups, 4662. Community committees, qn 4684. Fencing subsidies, 4998, 4999. Programme for fire-prone areas, q 5128.

Business of the House-Extension of question time, 34. Orders of the Day discharged, 61. Order, 136, 424,567,607,2194,2490,2650,2759,2951,3052, 4302,4372,4383,4448,4803,4946. First reading of Bills, 137. Questions without notice: Guidelines, 381, 587; admissibility, q 681, q 2362; rulings by Mr Speaker, 1956, 1999. Broadcasting of proceedings, q 531. Questions on notice: By honourable member for Doncaster, 588; answers, qn 914, qn 1031, qn 1119, qn 1200, qn 1201, qn 1328, q 1417, 1532, 1533, qn 1536, qn 1540, qn 1714, qn 1715, qn 1807, qn 1810, 1867, 1872, q 2046, qn 2121, qn 2221, qn 2223, qn 2525, qn 2601, qn 2870, q 2873, 3001, qn 3032, 3149, 3152, qn 3213, qn 3218, qn 3227, qn 3230, qn 3234, qn 3265, qn 3266, qn 3267, qn 3273, qn 3276, qn 3313,3400,3403,3487,3488, qn 3491, qn 3557, qn 3576, qn 3601, qn 3602, qn 3907, qn 3932, qn 4165, qn 4677, qn 4678, qn 5012, qn 5109. Parliamentary resolutions, q 678, q 679, q 680, q 681, q 769, q 771. Concurrent debate on Bills, 683. Sessional Orders, 774, 1957,3618. Days and hours of sitting, 1134, 1362, 1866, 1871, 4267. Points of order, 1338. Photographing of proceedings, 1424. Notices of motion, 1556, 2438, 4902. Tabling of documents, q 1641. Grievance debate limitation, 2545, 4353, 5198. Absence of Clerk Assistant, 3041. Correction of Bills, 3051. Notice Paper, 3067,4434. Question Paper, 3154. Televising of proceedings, 3459, 3607. Unparliamentary language, 3485. Parliamentary privilege, 3893. Venue of sittings, 4442, 4528. Legislative Assembly rules, 5028.

C

Cain, Mr John (Bundoora)

Abattoirs-At Newmarket, qn 3242.


Cain, Mr John-continued Aboriginal Affairs-Land rights, q 4799.

Aboriginal Land Claims Bill, 3145, 3175.

Aboriginal Lands (Aborigines' Advancement League) (Watt Street, Northcote) Bill, 1211, 1365, 1696.1702.

Accounting-Proposed establishment of accounting standards review board, qn 1806.

Acts of Parliament-Accountability of registered office bearers, qn 3600. Proclamation. qn 5204.

Administration and Probate (Survival of Actions) Bill, 302, 567.

Administrative Arrangements Bill, 4180, 4822, 4944. 4946.

Administrative Law (Amendment) Bill, 2253.3194.

Advisory Council for Inter-Government Relations-Recommendations, qn 674. Government's attitude. qn 3264. Report presented. 4086.

Agent-General, Victorian, q 4020.

Alcoa of Australia Ltd-Portland operations, q 1881, q 4796, qn 5209.

ANZ Executors and Trustee Company Bill, 4902, 4920,4933.

Appropriation (1982-83. No. I) Bill, 724.

Associations Incorporation Act-Proclamation, qn 675.

Associations Incorporation (Amendment) Bill, 4446.

Attorneys-General, Standing Committee of, q 3687.

Auditor-General-Report, qn 1030. Deployment of staff. qn 3304.

Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation-Royal Commission: Prosecutions, q 35, q 442, q 772; extension of time, q 1204; by Mr Winneke, q 1333. Construction bans on police stations, q 1039. Work bans on Parliament station, q 2358. Government policy, q 4173.

British Drug Houses, Port Fairy-Government assistance, 1406.

Budget-For 1982-83. q 375, 724. Availability of papers, q 527. Estimates for 1983-84, q 4082.

Building and Construction Industry-Arbitration, qn 524.

Bush Fires-Appeal, q 3041, q 3042, q 3043, q 3044, q 3045, q 3046, q 3067, q 3068, q 3069, 3072, q 3154, q 3155, q 3777. Ministerial statement on Ash Wednesday bush fires, 3072. Relief, 3072, q 3339, q 3341, q 3608. Wages bill, 3675. Replacement of burnt documents, q 3687. Income tax relief proposals, q 4078.

Cain. Mr John-continued Business of the House-Questions on notice, 588.

Casinos-Inquiry by Mr Connor, QC: Travel arrangements, q 37, q 194, q 196, q 446; terms of reference, q 133, qn 273; availability of information, q 196; comments of Minister for Tourism, q 596, q 598, 667, q 676, q 681; discussions with Premier, q 601; appointment ofMr Leo Hart, QC, q 768; Government restraints, 1353; report, q 2616, 4338,4339, q 4434.

Children-Censorship of unsolicited material, qn 3310.

Chinese Premier-Visit to Australia, q 3831.

Christmas Felicitations, 2997.

Commonwealth Games-Victorian team, q 918.

Commonwealth Government-Economic policies, q 1633. Prices and incomes accord, q 3047. Review of administrative breakdowns and failures, qn 3329. Legalization of video taping of television programmes, qn 3583. Economic statement, q 4328.

Commonwealth-State Relations-Mandate of Federal Labor Government, q 3042. Ministerial conferences. qn 3333. Franklin dam, q 4081.

Community Welfare Services-Domestic violence, q 2055.

Companies (Administration) (Amendment) Bill, 3145,3178.

Constitutional Convention, Australian, q 4076.

Constitution (Council Powers) Bill, 3890, 3894, 3896.

Constitution (Duration of Parliament) Bill, 4456, 4964,4966.

Constitution (Local Government) Bill, 3947.

Constitution (Qualification of Electors) Bill, 2546.

Consumer Affairs-Use of pushers in stores, 4143. Repossession of goods sold under hire purchase, qn 4163.

Corporate Affairs-Proposed establishment of accounting standards review board, qn 1806. Special investigations of companies, qn 3285. Registration of company or business names, qn 3775.

Corporate Affairs Office-Notification of change in directorships, q 1205, 1406. Annual report, 2059. Investigations into insurance companies, qn 3033.

Correctional Services Division-Refusal for visit by shadow Minister, q 2240. Escapes from Pentridge Prison, q 3834.

Council of Law Reporting in Victoria Bill, 69, 322, 324.

Country Fire Authority-Cost of fighting fires, 3675.

(16) INDEX

Cain, Mr John-continued Cain, Mr John-continued Crime-New South Wales police task force inquiry,

qn 273.

Crown Prosecutor-Appointees, qn 273.

Dairy Industry-Milk pricing, q 4021.

Deatbs-J. L. Cremean, Esq., 1, 16. Hon. Samuel Merrifield,2, 16. Hon. J. J. Ginifer, 7, 16. W. F. L. Reese, Esq., 591. Hon. A. P. Van Vliet, 1121. R. H. Suggett, Esq., 1411. K. F. King, Esq., 3035, 3041.

Debt Collection-Activities, qn 2052.

Decentralization-Incentives, q 680, q 2542.

Director of Public Prosecutions Bill, 1956, 2677, 2682,2686,2688,2689,2691,2693,2923.

Domicile (Amendment) Bill, 67, 558.

Drought-Relief, q 30, q 131, q 1203, q 2132. Sheep slaughter: Bounty, q 190,369, q 377, q 381, q 439, q 528, q 677, q 770, q 772, q 837, 907, q 1418, q 1639,1710; humane stock slaughter, q 444. Fodder subsidy, q 279. Use of water storage land, q 443. Income levels for primary producers, q 1819. Tour of affected areas by honourable members, q 2058.

Drug Trafficking-Royal Commission by Mr Justice Stewart, 4734, q 4800.

Economic Development, Ministry for-Access to documents, qn 1809. Objectives, qn 1810. Staff, qn 1810, qn 1811, qn 1812. Legislation administered, qn 1811. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1811. Purchases, qn 1811. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1811. Review of operations, qn 1812. Licences issued, qn 1814. Technology information systems, qn 2865. Expenditure, qn 2865, qn 2866. Publications, qn 2865. Advertising and public relations services, qn 2867. Airconditioning, qn 2867. Interpreters, qn 2867. Information supplied to television stations, qn 2868. Communications systems, qn 2868. Repairs to motor vehicles, qn 2869.

Economy, The-Stimulation, 725. Proposed wages and prices freeze, q 1878, q 2129. Effect of increased energy charges, q 1882. State taxes and charges, q 1952. Economic summit, q 2739, q 3831, q 3836. Wages policy, q 4332.

Electoral-Springvale by-election, q 3335. Alleged misuse of media unit, q 4260, q 4261, q 4329, q 4437.

Electoral Commission Bill, 302, 1982, 1987.

Employment and Training-Employment 101tlatives programme, q 31, q 130, q 132, q 1548, q 1632, q 1815. Effect of State taxes and charges,

q 1718. In private sector, q 1816. Effect of underaward payments, 1872. Proposed national conference, q 1876, 2025. Discussions between Government and unions, q 1878. Job creation programmes, q 2540. Effect of higher wages, q 4332.

Environment-Tennyson textile factory, q 439.

Equal Opportunity-In sporting clubs, q 833. Proposed Victorian Bill of Rights, qn 1713, qn 3309. In Ministry for Economic Development, qn 1811. In Law Department, qn 3911. In Department of the Premier and Cabinet, qn 5113.

Equal Opportunity Bill, 4446, 4719.

Estate Agents Board-Annual report, q 2056. Inquiry, q 2619.

Estate Agents (Reconstitution) Bill, 4935, 5174, 5179.

Family Law Act, 666.

Family Law and Marriage Act-Effects, qn 3322.

Federal Affairs, Ministry for-Access to documents, qn 2121. Technology information systems, qn 2122. Objectives, qn 2122. Staff, qn 2122. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 2122. Purchases, qn 2122. Legislation administered, qn 2862. Visual display units, qn 3558.

Federal Crimes Commission-Proposed establishment, q 29, q 192, q 1129, q 1548.

Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia-Royal Commission by Mr Costigan, QC: Interim report No. 4, q 29, q 30, q 35, 38,40, q 129, q 131, q 189, q 191, q 1034; comments by honourable member for Warrnambool, q 131, q 600. Allegations of violence, q 2137.

Fire Control-Use of Royal Australian Air Force aircraft, q 2743.

Aag-Victorian, qn 675, q 1132, qn 3595, qn 4675.

Forests Commission-Royalties, q 838, q 1637. Guidelines on releasing of information, q 2363.

Freedom ofInformation-Proposed legislation, q 28, qn 2536. Code, q 2747.

Freedom of Information Bill, 924, 1061,2890,2891, 2892, 2894, 2896, 2898, 2901, 2902, 2903, 2904, 2905,2906,2908,2996.

Gambling-Casinos inquiry, q 37, q 133, q 194, q 196, qn 273, q 596, q 598, q 600, q 601, q 676, q 681, q 768, 1353, q 2616, q 4331. Lucky envelope machine licences, qn 3005. Poker machines: Proposed inquiry, q 3610, 3830, q 4022, q 4025, q 4438, q 4532, q 5017, q 5018, q 5019, qn 5322; alleged statement by Premier, q 4335. Singo, qn 4149, qn 4163.

Gas and Fuel Corporation-Charges, q 28, 587.


Cain, Mr John-continued

Geelong Regional Commission-Reports, qn 18 I 3. Review, qn 1813. Operations, qn 1813.

General Motors-Holden's Ltd-Staff cutbacks, q 4618.

Gift Duty (Amendment) Bill, 63.

Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesStatutory authorities dividend tax, 267, 727. Return on business undertakings, q 530. Senior appointments, q 833, q 834, q 835, q 917, q 918, q 920, 1045. Occupational health and safety code, qn 1119. Appointment of Director of Tourism, q 1124. Responsible to Attorney-General, qn 1201, qn 1537, qn 2604, qn 3224, qn 3322, qn 3558, qn 3576, qn 3582, qn 3587, qn 3589, qn 3601, qn 3917, qn 3926, qn 3930, qn 4154, qn 4155, qn 5014, qn 5016, qn 5110, qn 51l5. Private interests of officials, 1211, 1222. Instructions to permanent heads, q 1419. Responsible to Minister for Economic Development, qn 1809, qn 1810, qn 1811, qn 1812, qn 1814, qn 2865, qn 2866, qn 2867, qn 2868, qn 2869. Responsible to Minister for Federal Affairs, qn 2121, qn 2122, qn 2862. Responsible to Premier, qn 2123, qn 2124, qn 2125, qn 2866, qn 3322, qn 3323, qn 3325, qn 3328, qn 3334, qn 3555, qn 3557, qn 3558, qn 3585, qn 3586, qn 3588, qn 3589, qn 3594, qn 3595, qn 3602, qn 3680, qn 3909, qn 3910, qn 3911, qn 3914, qn 3926, qn 4668, qn 4670, qn 4675, qn 4691, qn 4692, qn 4696. Audit staff employed under Crown, qn 3304. Establishment of committees, qn 3560. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3585. Grants and subsidies, qn 3585, qn 3586. Goods and services, qn 3587. Expenditure, qn 3588. Communications systems, qn 3588. Use of Government Printer, qn 3605.

Government Printing Office-Stationery contract, q 2871. Use by Government instrumentalities, qn 3605.

Grain Elevators Board-Administration, q 3781.

Grievances, 4540.

Historic Buildings (Amendment) Bill, 2991, 2993.

Historic Buildings (Further Amendment) Bill, 5164.

Hospitals-Increased charges, q 2618. Queen Vic-toria Medical Centre, q 2619.

Housing-Australian Institute of Arbitrators, qn 186. Budget allocation, 726.

Industry-Occupational health and industrial safety, q 377. Time lost through industrial disputes, q 1420, qn 3315. Proposed economic development strategy, qn 2052.

Insurance-Appointment by Supreme Court of referees, assessors and arbitrators, qn 3033.

Cain, Mr John-continued International Harvester Australia Ltd-Assistance,

q 2739, q 2740, q 2741, q 2742.

International Labour Organization-Conventions, qn 1869.

Interpretation Bill, 2253.

Joint Sitting-Council of La Trobe University, 3492.

Judges Salaries Bill, 1752, 1846,2143.

Juries (Amendment) Bill, 3145, 3177.

Labor Party-Honouring of election promises, q 31, q 33, q 379, q 525. Candidate for Hinders electorate, q 2237, q 2359.

Land-Suggested national register, qn 3584. Government transactions, q 4328.

Land Conservation Council-Public scrutiny of submissions, qn 2536.

Land Tax (Amendment) Bill, 1752.

La Trobe University-Council vacancies, 3492.

Law Courts-Delays in hearings, q 525, 2139, qn 2535, q 2746. Children's Court hearings, qn 912, qn 4149. Staff, qn 1201, qn 5014, qn 5110. Magistrates Courts, q 1422, qn 3293. Legal aid, qn 2042. Petitions for divorce to Family Court, qn 3293. Applications for maintenance and custody to Magistrates Court, qn 3679. Wangaratta court house, 5202.

Law Department-Trial of Leslie Phillip Smart, q 599, q 1205, q 1419, q 2740, q 3937. Expenditure, qn 1537, qn 3576, qn 3589. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1537. Issue of warrants of apprehension, qn 1812. Legal aid, qn 2042. Warrants of distress, qn 2534. Activities of arbitrators, qn 2537. Purchases, qn 2604. Discretionary funds, qn 3033. Technology information systems, qn 3224. Trade union representation, qn 3224. Files, qn 3242. Redress for owner of Station Hotel, Port Melbourne, qn 3315. Access to documents, qn 3319. Visual display units, qn 3558. Forms issued, qn 3582. Definition of death, qn 3583. Supply of goods and services, qn 3587. Works and services, qn 3589. Non-Government organizations, qn 3589. Prosecutions for receiving, conspiracy or misprision ofa felony, qn 3594. Alleged bribes, qn 3595. Injuries to employees, qn 3595. Corporate plans, qn 3601. Upholding of laws by public officials, q 3779. Legislation administered, qn 3909. Publications, qn 3910. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3911. Commissioners for taking declarations and affidavits, qn 3916. Justices of the peace, qn 3916, 4432, qn 5015. Motor vehicles, qn 3917, qn 3926. Licences issued, qn 3930. Report of Lay Observer, q 4021. Advertising and public relations services, qn 4154. ~ts and

(18) INDEX

Cain, Mr John-continued subsidies, qn 4155. Restitution for Mr and Mrs Joey Hamilton, q 4434. Office of Director of Publie Prosecutions, q 4796. Staff, qn 5014, qn 5106, qn 5110. Revenue collected by, qn 5016. Organization, method and staft'reviews, qn 5110. Information supplied to television stations, qn 5115.

Lay Observer-Observations, q 4021.

Lefroy Minerals Ltd-Companies inspector's reports, 2243.

Legal Aid-For Traralgon couple, qn 670. Funding, q 5212.

Legal Aid Commission-Funding of "representative action", qn 1195. Increased funding, q 5212.

Legal Profession Practice (Solicitors' Guarantee Fund) Bill, 4446, 4625.

Legislative Council-Effect of resolutions, q 678, q 679, q 771. Committee to overview legislation, qn 4677.

Liberal Party-Economic policies, 725.

Licensed Clubs-Discussions with Government, q 4705.

Limitation of Actions (Personal Injury Claims) Bill, 2765,3449.


Liquor Industry-Conflicts of interest, qn 3309. Involvement of Storemen and Packers Union, qn 3310.

Lotteries Gaming and Betting (Amendment) Bill, 1555,1642.

Manufacturing Advisory Council-National economic summit, q 2739.

Master Builders Association-Shareholding in Palmdale Insurance Ltd, qn 3033.

Meat Industry-Australian Royal Commission report: Release of, q 447; presentation of, 448; Ministerial statement on, 449. Effects of strike, q 604, q 1950, q 2053, q 2131.

Media-Unit, qn 3240. Contributors to Toorak Times, qn 3293. Suggested communications research and information centre, qn 3599.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of WorksRepairs to head office building, q 276. Charges, q 5021.

Melbourne Cricket Ground-Aoodlights, q 4799.

Members-Alleged breach of privilege, 556. Behaviour, 1192. Private interests, 1211, 1222, q 1418, qn I 716. Appreciation of services of the Hon. L. H. S. Thompson, CMG, 1611. Letter to

Cain, Mr John-continued justices of the peace from honourable member for Frankston, 4432.

Minerals and Energy, Department of-Statements by permanent head, q 1419.

Mines Act-Amendment, qn 5117.

Ministerial Statements-Royal Commission into Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia, 40. Industrial relations, 305. Royal Commission into Australian meat industry, 449. Private interests of Parliamentarians and Government officials, 1211, 1222. North Deborah Mining and Industrial Ltd and Lefroy Minerals Ltd: Companies inspector's reports, 2243. Ash Wednesday bush fires, 3072. Victorian Dairy Industry Authority, 3480. The Trustees Executors and Agency Co. Ltd, 4708. Royal Commission report into drug trafficking, 4734.

Ministry, The-Premier and Attorney-General: Administration of portfolios, q 677, q 1036, q 4328, q 4617; hiring of staff, qn 1201, qn 2124. Economic Development: Conflict of interest of Minister, q 1037, q 1126, q 1203, q 1204, q 1205, q 1207, q 1332, q 1333, q 1335, q 1336, q 1338, 1406, q 1421, q 1422, q 1548, q 1549, q 1550, q 2744, q 2745; hiringofstaff, qn 1810. Disclosure of pecuniary interests, qn 1717. Hiring of staff of Minister for Federal Affairs, qn 2122. Obligations of Ministers, q 2238. Refusal for prison visit by shadow Minister, q 2240. Representation of Upper House Ministers, 3041. Ministerial document service, qn 3319. Establishment of committees, qn 3559. Conflict of interest of Minister for Industrial Affairs, q 4331. Allocation of portfolios, q 4617.

Mitchell River-Silt jetties, q 4533.

M unicipalities-

Melbourne-City council elections, 368.

Richmond-Report of Mr Nicholson: Receipt by Government, q 441; Prosecutions, q 2361, 3065, q 3940.

National Companies and Securities CommissionProposed accounting standards review board, qn 1806. Report for 1981-82,2750.

National Securities and Exchange Act-Review, qn 3322.

Newmarket-Use of sale-yards and abattoirs, qn 3242.

North Deborah Mining and Industrial Ltd-Companies inspector's reports, 2243.

Nuclear-free State-Effect on defence arrangements of banning of nuclear vessels, q 5125, q 5127.

LEGISLA TIVE ASSEMBL Y (19)

Cain, Mr John-continued Nudity (Prescribed Areas) Bill, 4447, 4723.

Parliamentary Privilege-Alleged breach of privilege, 556. Broadcasting of comments by honourable members, 3902.

Pay-roll Tax, Commissioner of-Circular by, q 190, q 192.

Penalties and Sentences (Amendment) Bill, 3942.

Petroleum Products-Petrol prices, q 2614, q 3072.

Pipeline Tax-Challenge by Esso-BHP, q 278.

Planning-Establishing of hypermarkets, qn 2870 ..

Point of Order-Admissibility of amendment, 4970.

Police Department-Organized crime in NSW, qn 273. Demonstration at Melbourne Club, q 1880. Special Branch, q 4530, q 4531, q 4618.

Premier and Cabinet, Department of the-Access to documents, qn 2123. Technology information systems, qn 2124. Objectives, qn 2124. Staff, qn 2124, qn 3240, qn 4675, qn 4683, qn 4691, qn 4692. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 2125. Purchases, qn 2125. Legislation administered, qn 2866. Forms, qn 3322, qn 3914. Goods and services, qn 3323. Works and services, qn 3325. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3325. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3325, qn 4670. Non-Government organizations, qn 3325. Alleged bribes, qn 3328. Corporate plans, qn 3334, qn 3558. Media unit, qn 3555. Motor vehicles, qn 3555, qn 3594. Licences issued, qn 3557. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3585. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3585. Grants and subsidies, qn 3585, qn 3586. Expenditure, qn 3588, qn 4668. Communications systems, qn 3589. Visual display units, qn 3602. Discretionary funds, qn 3603. Internal auditors, qn 3680. Day labour, qn 3926. Oil consumption, qn 4668. Trade union representation, qn 4669. Airconditioning, qn 4670. Injuries to employees, qn 4675. Etiquette and protocol booklets, qn 4687. Reviews, qn 4692. Revenue collections, qn 4696. Equal opportunity programme, qn 5113.

Prtmiers Conference, qn 24, q 2539.

Probate Duty Bill, 63.

Plblic Prosecutions, Director of-Establishment of office, q 4796.

Plblic Service-Part-time and shared work, qn 2869.

Qteensland-Visit to Victoria by Premier, q 597.

Qtestions on Notice-Answers, qn 1200, q 1418, 4n 1810, qn 2121, qn 2124, q 2873, qn 3001, 4n 3602, qn 4677.

Cain. Mr John-continued

Racing-Victorian Country Racing Council report, 583, 589. Discrimination in clubs, q 833. Broadcasting ofT AB meetings, q 4078.

Raffles and Bingo Board-Lucky envelope machine licences, qn 3005.

Roads and Bridges-Bridge to Churchill Island, 587.

Royal Australian Air Force-Use of aircraft in fighting bush fires, q 2743.

Royal Commission-Joint Federal and State, q 529.

Sale of Land (Amendment) Bill, 137,222,1749,1942, 1944, 1945,2006,2007,2012,2013,2014,2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2920, 2921, 2922, 2923.

Scout Association Bill, 3145.

Sentencing Alternatives Committee-Report pre-sented: Second report, 2749.

Solicitor-General-Directorship, q 1033, 1045.

Solicitors' Guarantee Fund, qn 671, qn 5015.

Sport-Sunday football, q 2136, q 2237, q 3067.

State Co-ordination Council-Reports, qn 3585, qn 3587.

State Development Committee-Report presented: Land transport to Webb Dock, 2642.

State Electricity Commission-Tariffs, q 28. Loy Yang power station, q 3608.

State Electricity Commission (Financial Arrangements) Bill, 1752.

State Finance-Grants Commission recommenda-tions, qn 24.

Statute Law Revision Bill, 815, 4725.

Statute Law Revision (Repeals) Bill, 71.

Strata Titles Act-Reports of review committee, 1425.

Supermarkets-Banning of pushers, 4143.


Tattersall Consultations-Claim by Kraznov family, 123. Lotto tenders, q 4698.

Taxation-A voidance and evasion: McCabeLafranchi report, q 35, q 1034; alleged involvement of Liberal Party members, q 130; Government appointments, q 833, q 834, q 835, q 917, q 918, q 920. Circular by Commissioner of Payroll Tax, q 190. Calculation of imputed benefits, q 192. Tax on statutory authorities, 267, 727. Retrospective Federal legislation, q 1131. State taxes and charges, q 1718, q 2538, q 2617. Financial institutions duty, q 2053. Probate duty, q 3838, q 3935.

(20) INDEX

Cain, Mr John~continued

Tennyson Textiles (Australia) Pty Ltd-Relocation, q 439.


Timber Industry-Forests Commission royalties, q 838, q 1637.

Titles Office-Missing documents, qn 3933.

Tourism-Appointment and role of Director of Tourism, q 1124, q 1332, q 1335, q 1424. At Lake Eildon, q 2876.

Trading Hours-Government policy, q 3047. Retail, q 3493.

Transfer of Land Act-Applications, qn 3681.

Trustee (Authorized Investments) Bill, 1752,4540.

Trustees Executors and Agency Co. Ltd, The-q4435, q4436, q46B, q4615, q4617, q4701, q 4702, 4708, q 4797, 5213.

Unions-Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation, q 30, q 35, q 442, q 772, q 1039, q 1204, q 1333, q 2358, q 4173. Australian Journalists Association, 368. Preferential treatment of members, q 602. Municipal Officers Association, qn 672. Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union, q 1878. Representation in Department of the Premier and Cabinet, qn 4669.

Victoria-State boundaries, qn 2043. Age and birthplace of citizens, qn 3600.

Victorian Country Racing Council-Report, 583, 589.

Victorian Dairy Industry Authority-Chairman, q 1035. Report of inquiry into accounting practices, q 1549, q 1819, q 2744, q 3336, q 3405. Report on cartage problems, q 1722. Ministerial statement, 3480. Prosecutions arising from report, q 3493.

Victorian Development Fund-Assistance for small business, q 33. Transfer offunds, q 275, q 280.

Victorian Football League-VFL Park, q 375. Venue of matches, q 2133. Sunday football, q 2136, q 2237, q 3067. Finals tickets, q 470 I.

Victorian Government Travel Authority-General Manager, q 1332. Director of Tourism, q 1424.

Victorian Labour Advisory Council, q 1641.

Victorian Tourism Commission-Chairman, qn 765.

Wages-Increases for union members, q 602. Payments for people under 30 years of age, 1872. Freeze, q 1878, q 1950, q 2129, q 2541, q 3048, q 4701. Government policy, q 4332.

Cain, Mr John-continued

Water Supply-Conservation advertising campaign, q 2054. Charges, q 5021.

Women's Advisory Council-Role, q 3938.

Workers Compensation-Premiums, 5202.

Wrongs (Dependants) Bill, 2933, 2962, 2965.

Callister, Miss V. J. (Morwell)

Ambulance Services-Latrobe Valley helicopter, 1822, 2116, 2364, 2748, 3159.

Apprentices-Supervisors, qn 2048.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 819, 847.

Birth Certificates, 4026.

Budget for 1982-83,819,847.

Child Care-Welfare legislation, q 2618.

Commonwealth-State Relations-Mandate of Fed-eral Labor Government, q 3042.

Community Welfare Services-Child welfare legislation, q 2618.

Co-operative Housing Societies-Budget allocation, 847.

Country Fire Authority-Budget allocation, 819.

Death Certificates, 4026.

Dental Services-School Dental Service, 4026.

Employment and Training-"Plan Ahead to Get Ahead" campaign, 821. Work Skill Australia, qn 2048. Grants for industry training development, qn 2049. Skills centre, qn 2049. Employment agencies, 3149. Exploitation of unemployed, 4 139. Home Products Australia, 5199.

Energy Resources-Coal, 820. Budget allocation to Victorian Brown Coal Council, 847. In Latrobe Valley, 847.

Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia-Royal Commission by Mr Costigan, QC: Interim report No. 4, q 191.


Government Departments and Instrumentalities-Proposed Commonwealth tax on cheques, q 440.

Hospitals-Fairfield, 3205. West Gippsland, q 4262.

Housing-Budget allocation, 821, 847.

Immigration and Ethnic Affairs-South Pacific Cul-tural Competition, 1189.

Industrial Safety-Government policy, 264.

Industrial Relations (Amendment).BiIl, 4200.

Labour and Industry, Department of-Advertising of Molnar garage hoist, 1708.

LEGISLA TIVE ASSEMBLY (21)

Callister. Miss V. J.-continued

Marriage Certificates, 4026.

Medical Services-For women, q 4617.

Mental Health-Coohinda Hill Centre, Traralgon, 905.

National Parks-Morwell and Bulga-Tarra Valley, 1210.

Petitions-Morwell and Bulga-Tarra Valley national parks. 1210. Latrobe Valley helicopter ambulance service. 1822, 2364, 2748, 3159. School Dental Service. 4026. Birth. death and marriage certificate costs, 4026. Shop trading hours, 4337.

Points of Order-Reading of speech, 974. Relevancy of remarks. 4069.

Police Department-Cutbacks, q 3684.

Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Bill, 4071.

Public Transport-Budget allocation, 821.

Residential Tenancies Tribunal-Orders made, qn 3274. Cases dismissed. qn 3274.

Small Businesses-Impact of Budget, q 1126. Government assistance, q 1205.

South Pacific Cultural Competition, 1189.

Taxation-Increases, 820. Stamp duty, 820. Proposed resource tax on coal. 820. Financial institutions duty, q 1952.

Trading Hours-Retail, 4337.

Women-Medical services, q 4617.


Youth, Sport and Recreation-Budget allocation, 820.

Rulings and Statements as Acting Chairman of Commillees-

Debate-Relevancy of remarks, 1286.

Caravans-Residential statistics, q 378.

Caribbean Wednesday Market-Petition, 448.

Cash Management Account-Operations, q 3155, q 4172. q 4173, q 4174. Transfer of bush-fire relief funds, 3206, 3210. Interest rates, q 3336.

Casinos-Inquiry by Mr Con nor, QC: Travel arrangements, q 37, q 194, q 446, 1339, q 2616; terms of reference, q 133, qn 273; availability of information, q 196; witnesses, 396, 409; proposed impact study, q 600; discussions with Premier, q 601; report, q 2616, q 4331, 4338, q 4434. Comments of Minister for Tourism, q 596, q 598, q 599, 664, 667, q 676, q 681. Comments of honourable member for Warmambool, q 599. Appointment of Mr Leo Hart, QC, q 768. Influence of organized crime,

Casinos-continued

797. In St Kilda, q 920, qn 2738. Ministerial statement, 4339.

Cathie, Mr I. R. (Carrum)

Alpine Resorts Bill, 4448,4726.

Animals-Ecological research into endangered species, qn 16, qn 17. Reintroduction of native birds to Macedon Ranges, 668. Preservation of endangered species of birds, qn 2219. Kangaroo population, qn 3273, qn 3274.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. I) Bill, 650, 1018.

Australian Paper Manufacturers Ltd-Recycling of scrap paper, 2426.

Budget for 1982-83, 650, 1018.

Building and Construction Industry-Indicative Planning Council report, q 376. Government assistance, q 528.

Bush Fires-Ash Wednesday: Appeal, 3127; relief, 3127. Granny flats for victims, q 3154.

Business Franchise Acts (Amendment) Bill, 3537.

Closer Settlement (Winding-up) Bill, 2030.

Conservation, Ministry for-Access to documents, qn 1540. Technology information systems, qn 1541. Staff, qn 1541,qn 1947,qn 1948,qn2224, qn 2530. Expenditure, qn 1541, qn 1947, qn 2609, qn 3253. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1541. Legislation administered, qn 1948. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1948. Publications, qn 2223. Purchases, qn 2224. Trade union representation, qn 2604. Forms issued, qn 2605. Airconditioning of buildings, qn 2606. State Co-ordination 'Council, qn 2606. Advertising and public relations services, qn 2606. Non-Government organizations, qn 2606, qn 2609, qn 4681. Grants and subsidies, qn 2607. Motor vehicles, qn 2607, qn 2611. Interpreters, qn 2607. Works and services, qn 2608, qn 4682. Information supplied to television stations, qn 2608. Instruction manuals, qn 2609. Day labour, qn 2611. Injuries to employees, qn 2611. Discretionary funds, qn 2613. Internal auditors, qn 2868. Communications systems, qn 2868. Hying of State flag, qn 3030. Oil consumption, qn 3232. Goods and services, qn 3246, qn 4682. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3246. Alleged bribes, qn 3261. Visual display units, qn 3267. Corporate plans, qn 3491. Revenue collections, qn 4689.

Co-operative Housing Societies-Funds: For rural and provincial, q 36, 3489, q 4439; availability, q 602. Waiting lists, q 2543. Deposits, qn 3906. Review of Co-operation Act, q 5129.

(22) INDEX

Cathie. Mr I. R.-continued

Decentralization-Incentive payments, 4257. Incentives Review Committee. q 5020.

Decentralized Industry Incentive Payments (Amendment) Bill, 3411, 3536, 3958.

Director of Public Prosecutions Bill, 2096.

Economic Development, Ministry for-Trade union representation, qn 3226. Forms issued, qn 3239. Goods and services, qn 3245, qn 3251, qn 4694. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3245. Non-Govem-ment organizations, qn 3245, qn 3253. Grants and subsidies. qn 3246. Motor vehicles, qn 3246. Internal auditors, qn 3251. Expenditure, qn 3251, (n 3252. Instruction manuals, qn 3251, q 3776. Aying of State flag, qn 3260. Day labour, qn 3260. Alleged bribes, qn 3260. Injuries to employees, qn 3261. Corporate plans, qn 3265. Visual display units, qn 3266. Discretionary funds, qn 3272. Oil consumption, qn 3276. Administration of tourism, qn 3276, qn 3277, qn 3283, qn 3301, qn 3312, qn 3313. Victorian Offsets Programme, q 3409. Fast lane development projects, q 3613. Entry to private premises, qn 4690. Staff review, qn 4693. Equal opportunity programme, qn 4694. Objectives, qn 4694. Revenue collections, qn 4694. Study on consequences of 35-hour week, qn 5107.

Economy, The-Federal policies, 650. State of, 1019.

Elderly Citizens-Accommodation in Nunawading and Waverley, qn 673, qn 2736.

Environment-

Environment Protection Authority-Solid waste disposal, qn 1409. Oil tank washers, qn 2235.

General-Liquid trade waste, qn 1409. Air quality in Melbourne metropolitan area, qn 2532. Ring pull tops on cans, qn 2535.

Pollution-E. coli readings in Port Phillip Bay, qn 1544. Bacteriological samplings ofYarra River, qn 1547. Emissions from Wjlke and Co. Ltd, 40 16.

Environment Protection (Air Pollution Control) Bill, 1696,2106.

Equal Opportunity-Ministry of Housing programme, qn 1539, qn 5004. Ministry for Conservation programme, qn 1541. Ministry for Economic Development programme, qn 3280, qn 4694.


Fisheries (Amendment) Bill, 5131, 5311.

Fisheries and Wildlife Division-Native birds for Macedon Ranges, 668. Research project carried

Cathie. Mr I. R.-continued out by Taiwan University research vessel Hai Kung. qn 2218. Preservation of endangered species of birds, qn 2219. Kangaroo population, qn 3273, qn 3274.

Fisheries (Fees) Bill, 1957,2102,2448,2451,2913.

Fishing Industry-Abalone processing, qn 2219.

Housing Commission-

Estates-Security, q 3045, 3676. Dight Street, Collingwood, q 4704. Social workers, qn 5005.

Finance-Home purchase assistance, q 34, q 2739, 3210. Budget allocation for Bendigo region, q 773. Subsidies and grants, qn 3490.

General-Home renovation service, qn 127. Indicative Planning Council report, q 376, 652. Interest rates, q 446, q 834, q 2130, q 2131, 3066, q 4699. Assistance for home building industry, q 528, q 4081, q 4530. Budget allocation, 651,653. Rental increases, 654. For elderly persons in Nunawading and Waverley, qn 673. Emergency housing unit, q 1130. Urban homesteading programme, 1193. Infill development, q 1208. Purchases, qn 1539, qn 4682. Overseas trips by officers, qn 1546. Federalfunds,q 1880. Useofdumpedtimber,q 1955. Public housing in outer eastern suburbs, q 2132. Rent relief, q 2433. Boarding-house accommodation, q 2436. Community housing, 2596. Home ownership, q 2742. Geelong wool store housing project, 3066, qn 50 16. Air~onditioning, qn 3587. Day labour, qn 3595. Loan approval rates, q 3685, q 3686. Evictions, qn 3776. Home construction, q 3835. Permanent building societies: Interest rates, q 3836, q 3838, q 5126; deposits, qn 3906. Highett project, q 3940. For homeless youth, q 5019. Restoration of terrace houses, q 5025. Private rental market, q 5128.

Homes and Units-Heating, qn 764. Rental housing stock, q 1132. Spot purchase programme: Forest Hill, qn 1195; Box Hill, qn 1195; Mitcham, qn 1195; Syndal, qn 1196; Bennettswood, qn 1196; Wantirna, qn 1196; Knox, qn 1196; Ringwood, qn 1196; Warrandyte, qn 1196; Monbulk, qn 1197. Shortage in Castlemaine, 1805. Granny flats for fire victims, q 3154. Maintenance costs, qn 3491. Proposed rental purchase scheme, q 3779.

Land and Properties-In Sale, q 2241.

Rents and Charges-Refund of rental to Mr T. Cui ph, 1873. Relief, q 2433.

Housing, Ministry of-Staff, qn 522, qn 1538, qn 3282. Motor vehicles, qn 1202, qn 3305. Interpreters, qn 1331. Forms issued, qn 1331, qn 2605. Access to documents, qn 1537. Hiring of Ministerial staff, qn 1538, qn 1947. Technology information systems, qn 1538. Administration, qn 1538. Objectives, qn 1538. Legislation administered,



qn 1538, qn 3776. Monitoring of telephon~ calls, qn 1539. Purchases, qn 1539. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1539, qn 5004. Overseas trips by officers, qn 1546. Expenditure, qn 3231, qn 3232, qn 3253, qn 3299, qn 5318. Goods and services, qn 3246, qn 3298, qn 4682. Injuries to employees, qn 3261. Licences issued, qn 3264. Employment of builders, qn 3268. Trade union representation, qn 3282. Internal auditors, qn 3298. Works and services, qn 3298. Communications systems, qn 3299. Non-Government organizations, qn 3299. Aying of State flag, qn 3305. Alleged bribes, qn 3306. Grants and subsidies, qn 3490. Air-conditioning, qn 3587. Day labour, qn 3595. Visual display units, qn 3682. Information supplied to television stations, qn 4673. Oil consumption, qn 4691. Equal opportunity programme, qn 5004. Entry to private premises, qn 5005. State Co-ordination Council, qn 5014.

Immigration and Ethnic Affairs-Interpreters in Ministry of Housing, qn 1331.

Industry-Proposed Tullamarine free trade zone, qn 5108.

International Harvester Australia Ltd, q 4898.

Interpretation Bill, 2439, 2440.

Labor Party-Election promises, 652.

Land Conservation Council-Grampians study area, qn 273.

Latrobe Regional Commission Bill, 5131, 5307.

Liquor Control (Amendment) Bill, 3691, 3798, 3954.

Liquor Control Bill, 4180, 4294, 4505, 4511, 4513, 4514,4516,4517,4518,4519,4521,4522,4523, 4524,4526,4527,5235,5247,5250,5286.

Liquor Control Commission-Ministerial responsibility, q 3048, 3065. Appointments, qn 3308.

Members-Appreciation of services of the Hon. L. H. S. Thompson, CMG, 1619.

Ministerial Statements~ommunity housing, 2596. Ash Wednesday bush fires, 3127.

Municipalities-Home renovation service, qn 127.

Personal Explanation-Amended declaration of interest, 2748.

Points of Order-Reading of speech, 983. Relevancy of remarks, 1153,2455,2456,4493. Admissibility of amendment, 3166.

Port Phillip Bay-E. coli level, qn 1544.



Questions on Notice-Answers, qn 1540, qn 2870, qn 3266, qn 3276, qn 3~ 14, qn 3491.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill, 1157.

Ringwood Market-Rental of stallholders, 4145.

Sale of Land (Amendment) Bill, 2002, 2003.

Seeds Bill, 75.

Small Business-Government initiatives, q 4174.

Soil Conservation Authority-Funds for replanting grass lands, qn 4685.

Taxation-Financial institutions duty, 1873.


Timber Industry-Dumping of imports, q 1955.

Tourism-Regional tourist authorities, q 3042, 3488, q 4163, q 4175, q 4799, q 4896, q 4900. Access to documents, qn 3276. Technology information systems, qn 3277. Objectives, qn 3277. Staff, qn 3277, qn 3279, qn 3280, qn 3281. Expenditure, qn 3277, qn 3279, qn 3302, qn 3303, q 5126. Legislation administered, qn 3277. Publications, qn 3279. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 3279. Oil consumption, qn 3280. Purchases, qn 3280. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3280. Trade union representation, qn 3281. Forms issued, qn 3284. Goods and services, qn 3295, qn 3302. Air-conditioning of buildings, qn 3295. Oveneas trips by officers, qn 3295. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3295. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3296. Non-Government oraanizations, qn 3296, qn 3303. Grants and subsidies, qn 3296. Motor vehicles, qn3296, qn 3308. Interpreters, qn 3297. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3302. Internal auditors, qn 3302. Instruction manuals, qn 3302. Recovery of expenditure, qn 3303. Communications systems, qn 3303. Aying of State fIa& qn 3307. Day labour, qn 3308. Alleged bribes, qn 3308. Injuries to employees, qn 3308. Licences issued under Liquor Control Act, qn 3309. Corporate plans, qn 3313. Visual display units, qn 3314. Discretionary funds, qn 3314. Penalty rates, q 3687. Effect of fuel levy, q 3939.

Unions-Representation: In Ministry for Economic Development, qn 3226, qn 3280; in Ministry of Housing, qn 3282.

Urban Land Authority-Availability of allotments, qn 4161.

Water (Penalties and Borrowing Powers) Bill, 2414, 2415.

Wildlife (Fees) Bill, 2139, 2203, 2912.

Works and Services Appropriation Bill-Allocations, 650, 1018. Capital works programme, 1018.

(24) INDEX

Catholic Family Planning Centre-Funding, q 444.

Cemeteries-Proposed crematorium for Geelong region, qn 18. Location of Lily dale cemetery, 1134. At Ferntree Gully, q 1722. Report of Ferntree Gully Cemetery Trust, 1822. (See also "BillsCemeteries (Amendment) (Commencement) BUr and "Mortuary Industry and Cemeteries Administration Committee".)

Chairman of Committees, The (Mr J. T. Wilton)

Rulings and Statements of-

Business of the House-Availability of Bill, 4326.

Debate-Scope, 338, 340, 344, 1857, 2024, 3456, 3727, 4200, 4415, 4587. Relevancy of remarks, 338,353, 1179, 1226, 1228, 1256, 1260, 1261, 1265, 1270,1271,1278, 1317, 1380, 1429, 1437, 1440, 1441, 1559, 1863, 1865, 3735, 3740, 3750, 4379, 4420,4589, 4965. Moving of amendments, 341, 342,351,353,1858,1859,2002,2003,2006,2010, 2016, 2450, 2453, 3455, 3544, 4421, 4967, 5100, 5158, 5176. Misleading statements, 348, 353, 1227. Use of correct titles, 348. On Appropriation Bill, 1175. Interjections, 1184, 1278,3737,3755. U nparliamentary expressions, 1226, 4504. Rule of sub judice. 1267. Noise or disturbance, 1283. Voting on amendments. 2176. Statement in debate, 3743. Availability of quoted documents, 3745. Tedious repetition, 3755. Audible conversation, 4887. Admissibility of amendments, 4971, 4972, 5095,5096.

Division-Resumption of seats after, 4515.

Members-Decorum, 340.

Rulings and Statements as Deputy Speaker-

Bill Declared Private-Victorian Tobacco Growers (Disposal of Assets) Bill, 1778.

Debate-Interjections, 106, 1051,3381,3463,3464, 4502. Relevancy of remarks, 107, 394, 862, 1050, 1051, 2460,2461, 3188, 3850,4493,4500. Tabling of quoted documents, 569. 570, 571, 3465, 3466. UnparJiamentary expressions, 616, 1050, 2477, 3623. Tedious repetition, 639. Scope, 686, 1659, 1761,3537,3621,3622,3623,3625,3626,3627. Reading of speeches, 712, 865, 868. Misleading statement, 813. Extension oftime for speech, 869. Identification of quoted document, 954. Reflection on judiciary, 1760. Can by Chair, 1761. Reference to debate in same session, 2066, 3879. Speaking to both motion and amendment, 3712, 5172. Rule of anticipation, 4502.

Chairman of Committees, The (Mr J. T. Wilton)continued Hansard-Incorporation of material, 2635.

Questions without Notice-InteJjections, 3831. May be answered at Ministers' discretion, 3831. Not to be debated, 3936.

Speaker, The-Illness, 3831.

Child Care-Pre-school centres: Funding, q 196, q 412, q 530, q 533, q 604; in Moorabbin, qn 670; in Heatherton, qn 670; in Prahran, qn 670; in Coburg and Broadmeadows, qn 911; free milk, q 1955; payments to kindergarten teachers, qn 3321, 4282, q 5017; inspections, qn 3583; for children with special needs, q 3689; in Shire of Cranbourne, q 4264. Sudden Infant Death Research Foundation, 362, 370. Commonwealth funds, q 530. Creches and day nurseries: Funding, q 604; inspections, qn 3583. Immunization funding, q 604. Infant welfare centres: In Moorabbin, qn 670; in Heatherton, qn 670; in Prahran, qn 670. Children's Protection Society, 726, 822, 827, q 2241, q 4613, 5230. Budget allocation, 729. Children's protection units, 863, 952. Down's Syndrome, qn 913. For children with behavioural problems, qn 1536. Registered surnames, 1706. Child abuse, qn 2051, qn 3611. Services for blind children, 2093. Welfare legislation, q 2618. Children's Services Review Committee, qn 3283. Visits by School Medical Service, qn 3292. Detrimental conduct, qn 3310. Unsolicited material, qn 3310. Child prostitution, q 3688, 3773, 3774. Placement of children, qn 4682.

Children's Protection Society, 726, 822, 827, q 2241, q 4613, 5230.


Churchill Island-Access bridge, 584, 587,4011,4016.

Coghill, Dr K. A. (Werribee)

Aboriginal Affairs-Land rights, 422, 719, q 4799. Culture, 423. Report of Archaeological Relics Advisory Committee, 423. Aboriginal Advisory Unit, 717. Proposed Victorian Aboriginal authority, 718. Employment, 719. Policy determination, 3513. Employment initiatives programme, q 3781.


Arts, The-Victorian Council of the Arts membership, q 2871.

Budget-For 1982-83, 714, 1181. Response of Opposition, 715. Effect on economy, q 3043.



Coghill, Or K. A.-continued

Community Welfare Services-Victorian probation system, 3512.

Dental Services-For schools, 3689.

Drought-Relief, 176.

Economy, The-Proposed wages freeze, q 2541. Effect of Budget, q 3043.

Employment and Training-Budget initiatives, q 603. Employment initiatives programme for Aborigines, q 3781.

Equal Opportunity (Discrimination Against Dis-abled Persons) Bill. 497.

Federal Crimes Commission, q 192.

Grievances, 422, 3513, 4274.

Labor Party-Candidate for Flinders. q 2359.

Liberal Party-Economic policies. 716.

Ministry, The-Position of Secretary of the Cabinet, 716.

Myer Melbourne Ltd-Trading hours. q 1820.

Parliament-Bicameral system of government, 4273.

Pensioners-Supporting parent benefits. q 3610.

Petitions-Egg industry. 1039. Bundoora shopping centre, 1209. School Dental Service, 3689.

Planning-Bundoora shopping centre, 1210.

Point of Order-Moving of amendment. 1169.

Premier and Cabinet, Department of the-Budget allocation. 1181.

Seeds Bill. 74.

Trading Hours-Myer Melbourne Ltd, q 1820.

Veterinary Surgeons (Amendment) Bill, 1168, 1171, 1172.

Wages-Proposed freeze. q 2541.


Works and Services Appropriation Bill. 714.

Youth Affairs Council of Victoria-Little Blue Book, q 1133.

Cognate Bills-Combined debate. 924, 932,994.

College of Advanced Edlcation-Bendigo, 891.

Commonwealth Engineering (Vic.) Pty Ltd-Difficul-ties. 776.

Commonwealth Games-Honouring of Victorian team members, q 918.

Commonwealth Government-Proposed crimes commission, q 29, q 192, 808. Budget, 927. Economic policies, 981, q 1420, q 1633, q 1638, q 1879. Attitude to job creation programmes, q 2430. Budget

Commonwealth Government-continued

deficit, q 2544. Prices and incomes accord, q 3047. Review of administrative breakdowns and failures. qn 3329. Devaluation of Australian currency, q 3335. Allocations, q 3405, q 3409. Legalization of videotaping of television programmes, qn 3583. Bank debits tax, q 3686. Economic statement,q 4328.

Commonwealth-State Relations-Contribution to State finances, 946. Mandate of Federal Labor Government, q 3042. Ministerial conferences, qn 3333. Franklin dam, q 4081.

Communications-Suggested research and information centre, qn 3598.

Community Welfare Services-

Children-Foster care programme, qn 17. School attendance officers, 265, 270. Children's Protection Society: Funding for, 822, 827, q 2241; report on, q 4613, 5230. State wards, q 1131, q 4705. Welfare legislation, q 2618. Children's Services Review Committee, qn 3284. Child prostitution, q 3688, 3773, 3774. Services, 3773. Overseas adoptions, q 4534, q 5025, 5200, 5203. Placing of children with parents or close relations, qn 4682. "Operation Innocents," q 4700, q 4900. Ministerial statement on Adoption Legislation Review Committee, 4888. Report of regional protective units, 5230.

Department oJ-Statutory authorities, qn 273. Staff, qn 522, qn 767, qn 2122, qn 2123, qn 3276, qn 4148. Proposed impact study on casinos, q 600. Budget allocation, 736, 738. Proposed review, 740. Expenditure, qn 765, qn 2050, qn 3256, qn 3526. Regional consultative councils, qn 1031. Regional offices, qn 1032. State ward review, q 1131. Attendance centres, q 1551. Restructuring of department in Ministry, qn 1712. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1715. Questions on notice, qn 1715. Hiring of consultants, qn 1716. Publications, qn 1716. Purchases, qn 2044. Equal opportunity programme, qn 2045. Union representation, qn 2045. Information supplied to television stations, qn 2050. Internal auditors, qn 2050. licences issued, qn 2052. Legislation administered, qn 2123. Technology information systems, qn 2220. Grants and subsidies, qn 2230. Interpreters, qn 2230. Instruction manuals, qn 2230. Funding for volunteer welfare programmes, q 2428. Report on pensions by Income Security Task Force, q 2538. Employment of Greek social planner, 3148,3152. Forms, qn 3240. Funds for relief of distress and suffering, qn 3242. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3249, qn 3256. Works and services, qn 3256. Alleged bribes, qn 3262. Questions on notice, qn 3267. Goods and services, qn 3295.

(26) INDEX

Community Welfare Services-continued

Non-Government organizations, qn 3301, qn 4671. Corporate plans, qn 3313. Accident at Mount Alexander quarry, 3553. Overcrowding of prisons, q 3778. Objectives, qn 3830. Financial assistance for Life Line, Geelong, 4011, 4013. Overseas trips by officers, qn 4158. Financial allocation, 4561, 4576. Access to documents, qn 4666. Oil consumption, qn 4667. Air-conditioning of buildings, qn 4671. Motor vehicl~, qn 4672, qn 4676. Communications systems, qn 4674. Flying of State flag, qn 4676. Day labour, qn 4677. Visual display units, qn 4678. Discretionary funds, qn 4679.

Family-Funding of the Ovens Valley emergency care and accommodation organization, 5 I 5, 521. F,,!nding for Yarra Valley Women's Refuge, West Heidelberg, 1026, 1030. Windsor Community House, 2119. Prahran Community Family Neighbourhood House, 2119.

General-Community Welfare Training Institute courses, qn 25. Women's refuges, qn 27, q 5129. School attendance officers, 270. Responsibility of statutory authorities, qn 273. Work-in live-out scheme, q 1633, q 1718, q 1954. Motion of condemnation of Minister for Community Welfare Services, 1823. Domestic violence, q 2055. Windsor Community House, 2115, 2119. Volunteer welfare services, q 2428. Government priorities, 2516. Agencies qualified for funding considerations, qn 3571. Community committees in bushfire areas, qn 4684.

Parole and Probation-Working party on community-based services, qn 2235. Probation Officers Association of Victoria, 3401, 3403. Victorian probation system, 3507, 3513, 5027. Officers in north-eastern Victoria, 3899, 3903.

Youth-Homeless, 412. Accommodation programme, 952. Unused residences at Malmsbury Youth Training Centre, 1708, 1712. Refuges, q 2434.

(See also "Bills-Community Welfare Services (Amendment) Bilr and "Community We/fareServices (Attendance Centre Permits) Bill".)

Consenation, Ministry for-Budget allocation, 1520. Access to documents, qn 1540. Technology information systems, qn 1541. Staff, qn 1541, qn 1947, qn 1948, qn 2224, qn 2611. Expenditure, qn 1541, qn 1947, qn 2609, qn 3252 qn 3253. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1541. Legislation administered, qn 1947. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1948. Publications, qn 2223. Purchases, qn 2224, qn 4682. Review, qn 2530. Trade union representation, qn 2604. Forms, qn 2605. Airconditioning of buildings, qn 2606. State Co-ordination Council, qn 2606. Advertising, qn 2606,

Conservation, Ministry for-continued

qn 2609. Grants and subsidies, qn 2606, qn 2607, qn 4681. Motor vehicles, qn 2607, qn 2611. Interpreters, qn 2607. Works and services, qn 2608, qn 4682. Information supplied to television stations, qn 2608. Instruction manuals, qn 2609. NonGovernment organizations, qn 2609. Day labour, qn 2611. Discretionary funds, qn 2613. Internal auditors, qn 2868. Communications systems, qn 2868. Flying of State flag, qn 3030. Oil consumption, qn 3232. Goods and services, qn 3246. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3246. Alleged bribes, qn 3260. Visual display units, qn 3266. Corporate plans, qn 3491. Funds for revegetation projects, qn 4685. Revenue collections, qn 4689. (See also "Environment".)

Consolidated Security Systems-Advertising methods,385.

Constitutional Convention, Australian, 3051, q 4076.

Consumer Affairs-

Consumer Affairs Bureau-Operations, 1314.

Consumer Affairs Council-Budget allocation, 729, 1316,1376. Operations, 1312. Recommendations, 1381, 1385. Appointments, qn 3270. Building industry operations, qn 3271. Arbitrators, qn 3271.

General-Product coding in supermarkets, q 35, 533, 1376,1381, 13841642, q 5022. Milk: Cartage costs, q 36; Melbourne bottled milk prices, qn 2356; price freeze, q 4021. Returnable drink containers, 136, 682, 1641, 1822, 4441, 4707, 4802, 5027, 5214. Advertising: Methods of security firm, 385; Kayser competition, 434, 438, 792, 180 I, 1805, 3000, 3205, 3209, 3534; use of rotating or flashing emergency lights, 584, 588; Detta Grower Sales (Vic.) Pty Ltd, 3520; Tele-Door Advertising and Marketing, 3521. Protected tenants, q 681, q 918, 1114, 1116, q 1128. Motor vehicle tran5actions, 799, 903, 911, qn 2522, qn 3929, q 4618. Activities of insurance brokers, q 837. Labelling of artificial and natural mineral water, 1115, 1116. Laser facial treatment, q 1127. Interest rates on contracts, 1315. Motor Car Traders Committee, 1316, 1376, 1378, 1384, qn 3929, q 4617. Complaints against tradesmen, 1316. Travel agencies, 1376, 1381, q 3939. Packaging standards, 1380. Market Court, 1382, 1384, q 3496. Consumer education, 1383. T enants Advice Service, 1385. House builders' liability, 1406, qn 3275. Purchase of unpasteurized dairy products, 1692. Price differences in supermarket chain, 1709, 1712. Good Luck Enterprise chain money scheme, 2635. Proposed building dispute


Consumer Affairs-continued

tribunal, qn 3211. Pamphlet on funeral arrangements, qn 3259. Crown Corningware coffee percolators, 3399, 3404. Proclamation of Credit Bill, q 3493. Proposed hotiine, q 3495, q 3684. Report of Director of Consumer Affairs, 3495, 3695, q J939. Cornwall Motor Caravan Hire, 3528. Use of pushers in stores, 4140, 4143. Rental of stallholders at Ringwood market, 4142, 4145. Repossession of goods sold under hire purchase, qn 4163. Dangerous toys, 4292. (See also "Bills-Consumer Affairs Committee Bilr'.)

Ministry of-Budget allocation, 729, 1312, 1376, 4568,4575. Advertising campaign, q 918. Administra~ion, 1313, 1315, 1380, 1384, 1385. Country serviceS, 1377, 1382. Objectives, 1379, qn 2525. Vehicles, 1380. Publications in ethnic languages, 1383. Access to documents, qn 2524. Questions on notice, qn 2525. Technology information systems, qn 2525. Staff, qn 2525, qn 2526. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 2526. Purchases, qn 2526. Equal opportunity programme, qn 2526. Trade union representation, qn 2526. Expenditure, qn 3223, qn 3226. Legislation administered qn 3224. Publications, qn 3225. Review, qn 3226: q 3615, 3691. Annual report of Director of Consumer Affairs, q 3495, q 3938. Proposed telephone hotiine, q 3495, q 3684. Management study, q 3496. Entry to private premises, qn 5124.

Consumer Price Index-Effect of State and local government charges, q 4083, q 4173.

Cooper, Mrs Lois-Royal Commission into Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia, qn 3314.

Co-operation Act-Promotion of societies, q 5129.

Co-operative Housing Societies-Funding, q 36, q 602, 3486,3489, q 4439. Budget allocation, 847. Home loans: Interest rates, q 2130, q 2131, 3064, 3066, q 3835, q 3838, q 4699, qn 5119, q 5125; approvals, q 3685. Promotion, q 5129. Waiting lists, q 2543. Deposits, qn 3906.

Cornwall Motor Caravan Hire-Defective camper vans, 3528.

Corporate Affairs-Responsibilities of company directors, q 1033. Proposed establishment of accounting standards review board, qn 1806. North Deborah Mining and Industrial Ltd, 2243. Lefroy Minerals Ltd, 2243. Palmdale Insurance Ltd, qn 3033. Special investigations of companies,

Corporate Affairs-continued

qn 3284. Registration of company or business names, qn 3775. Henry Jones (lXL) Ltd, q 4020. The Trustees Executors and Agency Co. Ltd, q 4330, q 4435, 4536, 4540, q 4613, q 4614, q 4615, q 4616, q 4617, q 4701, q 4702, 4708, q 4796, q 5213.

Corporate Affairs Office-Accuracy of records, q 1205, 1402, 1406. Budget allocation, 1510, 1517. Computerization, 1517. Liaison with National Companies and Securities Commission, 1518. Annual report 1981, 2059. Investigations into insurance companies, qn 3033.

Correctional Services D'ivision-

Fairlea Female Prison-Redevelopment, qn 18.

General-Remand facilities, q 132, q 2056, 2083, q 2437. Budget allocation, 739, 953. Staff: Probation officers, 953, 3401, 3403, 3507, 3513, 3899, 3903; prison officers industry agreement, qn 1712. Vacant houses at Malmsbury Youth Training Centre, 1708, 1712. Proposal for separate Ministry, qn 1712. Prison accommodation, q 2362. Proposed Beechworth remand centre, q 2432. Government policies, 2506. Assessments under Alcoholics and Drug-dependent Persons Act, qn 3327. Early releases, q 3335, 3553. Geelong Training Prison, 3400, 3403. Overcrowding in prisons, 3485, 3489, q 3780,4662,4664. Accident at Mount Alexander quarry, 3551. Release ofMr Norm Gallagher, 3553. Wiltona Hostel, 4662, 4664,4708,4901.

Parole and Probation-Prisoner programmes: Community service order scheme, q 444, 516, 520, q 1551; attendance centres, q 1551; work-in, liveout scheme, q 1633, q 1718, 1823, 1956. Probation officers, 953, 3401, 3403, 3507, 3513, 3899, 3903. Community-ba~d services, qn 2235.

Pentridge Prison-Staffing establishment, q 2057, 2082, 2210, 2215, q 3831. Capacity, 2082. Refusal for visit by shadow Minister, q 2239. Security, 3063, 3065, q 4084. Jika Jika high security unit, 3062, 3065. Alleged provision of "J" division building plans to prisoners, q 3832. Escapes: Prison management, q 3834, q 3835. Social visit by Minister for Community Welfare Services and family, q 3838. Remand section, qn 3904.

Country Fire Authority-Funding, qn 23, 414, q 679, 4583, 4586. Integration of fire services, q 379, q 679, 817, q 919, q 1132, 1245, 1248, 1250, 1255, 1257, q 1638, 1886, qn 2235, qn 3034, 3783, q 3935, q 3937. Volunteer fire fighters, q 379, 3527, qn 4166. Bullthrush aircraft, 392, q 679. State awards, q 448. Budget allocation, 819, 930, 1003,

(28) INDEX

Country Fire Authority-continued

1247. Manpower and material resources, qn 912. Statements by chairman, q 919. Total fire bans, q 1206, 3511. Potential fire danger in country, q 1638. Vapour blockages of fire-fighting vehicles, 1867, 1873,2733. Operating costs, qn 1948. Firefighting equipment subsidies, q 2130, qn 2234, 2521. Disconnected garden hoses during water restrictioRs, 2424, 2426. Equipment, 2521, qn 4166. Trade union representation, qn 2737. Ash Wednesday bush fires, 3072, 4267. Wage and salary costs, 3672, 3675. Winchelsea, qn 4166. Report on works and services division, 4270. Allocation of funds for fuel reduction bums, qn 50 13. (See also "Bills-Fire Authorities Bill", "Bush Fires" and "Fire Control".)

Country Roads Board-Funding for Gippsland South electorate roads, 858. Metropolitan property, qn 1118. Tender for section of Hume Highway, 3900,3902. Capital works programmes, qn 4257. (See also ""Bills-Country Roads (Lands) Bill" "Transport BUr and "Roads and Bridges".)

Courtaulds Hilton Ltd-Advertising methods, 434, 438, 792,1801,1805,3000,3205,3209,3533.

Crabb, Mr S. M. (Knox)


Australian Transport Advisory Council-Recommendations, qn 1118.

Bicycles-Safety helmets, qn 1118.

Budget-For 1982-83: Presentation of, 543; deficit, 625.

Country Roads Board-Land, qn 1118.

Country Roads (Lands) Bill, 2253, 2732.

Drought-Relief, 628. Suggested freight subsidy for drought-affected stock, 2214.

Eastern Railway Construction (Repeal) Bill, 2139, 2201,2583.


Education-School crossing supervisors, q 771.

Equal Opportunity-In Ministry of Transport, qn 3578.

Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia-Royal Commission by Mr Costigan, QC: Interim report No. 4, 85.

Financial Institutions Duty Bill, 2813, 2818, 2819, 2820 2822, 2824, 2825, 2827, 2829, 2830, 2831, 2832, 2834, 2838, 2839, 2841, 2843, 2845, 2846, 2848, 2849, 2850, 2851, 2852, 2855, 2857, 2994, 2996.

Crabb, Mr S. M.-continued

French Island-Suggested freight subsidy for drought-affected stock, 2214.

Gift Duty (Amendment) Bill, 62, 65.

Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesEffect of proposed Commonwealth tax on cheques, q 440. Vetting of appointments, 1049. Responsible to Minister of Transport, qn 3491, qn 3577, qn 3578, qn 3586, qn 3590, qn 3595, qn 3601, qn 3678, qn 3680, qn 5315, qn 5316, qn 5318, qn 5319, qn 5322.


Handicapped Persons-Public transport facilities, q 1037. Multi-purpose taxi scheme, q 4798.


Immigration and Ethnic Affairs-Translations of learner-<iriverpermits, q 2057.

Insurers Guarantee and Compensation Supplementation Fund, 627.

Labour and Industry-Shop inspectors, q 5128.

Local Authorities Superannuation (Amendment) Bill, 4658.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board

Finance-Capital works programme, qn 1118.

General-East Preston tramline extension, q 771. Trams for school children, 3677. Right of way for trams, q 4615. Proposed Burwood tramline extension, qn 5313.

Members-Involvement with Metropolitan Transit Council, q 1552. Appreciation of services of the Hon. L. H. S. Thompson, CMG, 1625.

Metropolitan Transit Council-Meetings, qn 373. Members, q 1552.

Ministerial Statements-Royal Commission into Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia, 85. Restructuring of transport administration, 282.

Ministry of Transport (Amendment) Bill, 1210, 1369, 1662,1665.

Ministry, The-Hiring of staff of Minister of Transport, qn 3577.

Motor Car (Learner Drivers) Bill, 2254, 3058, 3060, 3720.

Motor Car (Penalties) Bill (No. 2), 4657.

Motor Car (Registration and Drivers' Licences) Bill, 923, 1099, 1675, 1680, 1682, 1684, 1687, 1688, 1690,1691,1692,1694,1695,2263.

Motor Registration Branch-Fees, q 2129.

Municipalities-Subsidies for school crossing supervisors, q 771.



Petroleum Products-Excise on diesel fuel, q 196.

Points of Order-Scope of debate, 61. Reflection on Royal Commission, 89. Tabling of quoted document, 442. Relevancy of remarks, 2810. A vailability of printed Bills, 4326.

Probate Duty Bill, 62, 65.

Public Transport-Bus route for Blackburn Road. qn 20. Bus services in Doncaster aild Templestowe, qn 26. Restructuring of transport administration, 282. Proposed free passes for employees of transport authorities, 518. For the disabled. q 1037. Future transport study, q 1333. Transport vouchers for the unemployed, q 1884, q 1951. Urban public transport improvement programme, qn 2218. Passenger journeys. qn 2231. Patronage details. qn 2234. Free Sunday transport. qn 3597. For school children, 3677. "Dial-abus" services. qn 5316. Bus stop opposite Ormond railway station, qn 5322.

Questions on Notice-Answers. qn 3576, qn 3602.

Railways (Amendment) Bill. 2254, 2351, 2353, 2586. 4180,4307.

Railways (Amendment) Bill (No. 2), 4387.

River Entrance Docks Railway Construction (Amendment) Bill, 2565, 2578.

Roads and Bridges-

Bridges-West Gate, 910, 922. On Great Ocean Road, 3490.

Freewavs-South-Eastern-Mulgrave link, qn 18, qn 2i18. Proposed Healesville, qn 23. Extension of Eastern, qn 3574.

Roads-Proposed duplication of Calder Highway, qn 23. Proposed construction along route 7, qn 373. Works in Wantirna electorate, qn 1117. Funding, q 2362. South Gippsland Highway, qn 3571. In South Barwon electorate, qn 3579. Hume Highway bypass, q 4083.

Road Traffic-T ow truck system, q 32, 590. Traffic safety devices for Nunawading signals, qn 1118. Engineering projects to reduce accidents, qn 1119. Audible pedestrian signals. qn 2229. Passenger journeys, qn 2231. On South Gippsland Highway, qn 3571. Semi-trailer drivers, qn 3597. Road toll reduction measures, q 3686. Motor cyclist fatalities, q 4899. Alcohol-induced accidents, qn 5320.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill (No. 2), 4180, 4306, 4645.

Road Vehicles-

Drivers-Licence fees, q 1127. Licence tests, q 3410.

General-Third-party insurance premiums, q 2874. Maintenance, 390 1. Registration of three-wheeled


balloon tyre motor cycles, q 4335. Motor registration fees and other charges, qn 5321.

Safety-Helmets for cyclists, qn 1118.

Solicitor-General-Appointment, 1049.

Stamps (Amendment) Bill, 4951.

State Co-ordination Council-Reports, qn 3585.

State Electricity Commission-Increased charges, 626.

State Finance-Alleged deficit for 1981-82, q 440. Budgetary processes, q 441. Financial management techniques, 627.

Taxi Industry-Renewal of licences, 590. Multipurpose scheme, q 4798.


Transport Bill, 4180, 4321, 4778, 4779,4780,4781, 4782, 4784, 4785, 4786, 4787, 4788, 4789, 4790, 4791,4793, 4795, 4803, 4804, 4806, 4808, 4809, 4810,4811,4812,4813,4814,4815,4816,5107.

Transport, Ministry of-Staff, qn 522, qn 3577, qn 3578. Maternity leave, qn 1119. Task forces and committees, q 1423. Expenditure, qn 3491, qn 3590. Technology information systems, qn 3577. Objectives, qn 3577. Hiring of Ministerial staff, qn 3577. Legislation administered, qn 3577. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 3578. Purchases, qn .3578. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3578. Review, qn 3578. Forms, qn 3582. Goods and services, qn 3586. Air-conditioning, qn 3586. Works and services, qn 3590. Instruction manuals, qn 3590. Non-Government organizations, qn 3590. Flying of State flag, qn 3595. Corporate plans, qn 3601. Trade union representation, qn 3678. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3680. Oil consumption, qn 5315. Motor vehicles, qn 5316. Grants and subsidies, qn 5316. Interpreters, qn 5316. Internal auditors, qn 5318. Licences issued, qn 5319. Revenue collections, qn 5322.

Transport Regulation Board-Reports of decisions, qn 373.

Victorian Railways-

Countrv and Interstate Services-Hamilton-Portland, qn 19. Cleaning of country trains, 124. Accident at Barnawartha, q 923. Melbourne-Adelaide, q 2137, qn 5319, qn 5321. Passing loop on BaHarat line, qn 2228. Melbourne-BaHarat, qn 2229. Shepparton-Cobram, q 2873. Buffet for Ballarat service, qn 3594. Vinelander stop for Creswick, qn 3601. Balmoral line, 3677. Portland line, 3677. Stony Point line, q 4800. Upgrading of country passenger services, qn 5211. Geelong service, qn 5320.

(30) INDEX

Crabb, Mr S. M.-continued Fares and Freights-Fares, q 603, q 4025. Grain

freights, q 1206. Ticket vending machines, q 3069. Fare evasion, q 4534.

Finance-Use of leverage leasing, q 836. Commonwealth funding, qn 2228. Effects of extra staff, q 3495. Revenue, qn 3592.

General-Accident at Barnawartha, q 923. Use of radios in trains, q 2358, q 4531. Accident at West Richmond station, 3151. Quick-service foods on trains, qn 3583. Derailment offuel tankers, q 4264, q 5018.

Land-For Hamilton-Portland line, qn 19. At Doncaster, q 4023, q 4024, q 4025, q 4334, q 4439, q 5212.

Level Crossings-Scoresby Road, Bayswater, 124. Clyde Road, Berwick, 910. Norman Street, Ballarat, qn 3579.

Rolling-Stock-Rail wagons, qn 24. Locomotive safety measures, qn 1118. New suburban trains, q 1128. Leasing contracts, q 3935.

Sidings, Bridges and Buildings-Maldon bridge, 437. Weight limit on bridges, 518. Passing loop on Ballarat line, qn 2228.

Staff-In carriage building and maintenance divisions, qn 2227. At Ballarat workshops, qn 2227, qn 2228. Increases on suburban stations, q 3495. In account payment sections at Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong, qn 5319.

Stations-Staffing of suburban, q 2239. Opening of Parliament station, q 2872. Aspendale, qn 3584. Upgrading, q 4263.

Suburban Services-Passenger journeys from Auburn, Glenferrie and Hawthorn stations, qn 2227. Staffing of stations, q 2239. Accident at West Richmond station, 3151. Number of trains, 'qn 3593. Commuter car parking, q 4439.

Credit Act 1981-Proclamation, q 3493.

Crematorium-Proposed for Geelong, qn, 18.

Crown Land-Use by sporting bodies, 266, 267. Suggested use for drought grazing, 1405, 1406.

Culpin, Mr J. A. (Glenroy)

Broadmeadows-Study group, q 4083.

Death-K. F. King, Esq., 3039.

Dental Services-School, 3839.

Economy, The-Effect of currency devaluation, q 3044.

Culpin, Mr J. A.-continued

Education-Storm damage at schools in Glenroy electorate, 2087. Report of Co-ordinator-General of Education, q 5021.

Employment and Training-Job vacancies, q 3685.


Grievances, 2087, 2637.

Health-Occupational health and safety training, q 4900.

Housing Commission-Insurance of houses, 1802.

Insurance-Of Housing Commission houses, 1802. Proposed inquiry into activities of companies, 2637.

Petitions-School Dental Service, 3839. Returnable drink containers, 5027.

Police Department-Alleged jewellery theft from deceased person, 825.

D

Dairying (See "Primary Industries-Dairying".)

Dandenong Ranges-Budget allocation, 698.

Deafness Foundation of Victoria-Work of the Hon. Peter Howson, 2091.

Death-Definition, qn 3583. Certificates, 4026.

Deaths- J. L. Cremean, Esq., I. Hon. J. J. Ginifer. l. Hon. Samuel Merrifield, I. W. F. L. Reese, Esq., 591. Hon. A. P. Van Vliet, 1121. R. H. Suggett, Esq., 1411. K. F. King, Esq., 3035. W. Fowler, Esq., 5224.


Decentralization Incentives Review CommitteeIncentives, q 680; q 2542,4255,4257,4566,4600. Inquiry, q 5020. (See also "Bills-Decentralized Industry Incentive Payments (Amendment) Bill".)

Delzoppo, Mr J. E. (Narracan)

Ambulance Services-Latrobe Valley helicopter service, 266, 774, 2748, 3159.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. I) Bill, 1523.

Budget for 1982-83, 1523.


Consumer Affairs, Ministry of-Management study, q 3496.

Country Roads (Lands) Bill, 2?31.



Delzoppo, Mr J. E.-continued

Eastern Railway Construction (Repeal) Bill, 2578, 2585.

Education-St Paul's Anglican Grammar School, Warragul, 2522. Continuing education programme, Warragul, 3001.

Equal Opportunity-Anti-discrimination legisla-tion, 3616, 3940.

Financial Institutions Duty Bill, 2845.



Handicapped Persons-Residence in Moe, 1405.

Health-First aid certificates, 1188.

Latrobe Valley-Helicopter ambulance service, 266, 774. Residence for handicapped {>ersons, 1405.

Law Courts-Drouin, 1801.

Local Government Department-Budget aIlocation, 1523.

Local Government Department (Director-General for Local Government) Bill, 559.

Local Government (Municipal Council Elections) Bill,3633.


Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works-Rate relief, qn 3682.

Melbourne Cricket Ground-Floodlights, q 4798.

Ministry of Transport (Amendment) Bill, 1662.


Motor Car (Learner Drivers) Bill, 3053, 3061,3721.

Motor Car (Registration and Drivers' Licences) Bill. 2263.

Motor Registration Branch-Motor cycle registrations, 520 I.

Petitions-Latrobe Valley helicopter ambulance service, 774, 2748, 3159. Hotel trading hours. 923. Retail trading hours, 3411. Anti-discrimination legislation. 3616, 3940. School Dental Service. 3839. Firearms registration, 3941.

Point of Order-A vailability of Bill, 4326.

Police Department-Services in Narracan electorate, 3398. Financial aIlocation, 4598.

Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2353, 2585.

River Entrance Docks Railway Construction (Amendment) Bill. 2578.

Roads-Hume Highway construction, 3900.

Road Vehicles-Motor cycle registrations, 520 I.

Sewerage Districts (Sewerage Schemes) Bill, 1790.

Supply (1983-84, No. I) Bill, 4596.

Delzoppo, Mr J. E.-continued

Trading Hours-Sunday, 923. Retail, 3411.

Transport-Task forces and committees, q 1423.

Transport Bill, 4738, 4779, 4781, 4782,4784, 4785, 4786, 4787, 4788, 4789, 4790, 4791, 4792, 4793, 4803, 4804, 4806, 4807, 4808, 4809, 4810, 4811, 4812,4813,4814,4816,4820,5107.

Victorian Railways-

Fi nance-Budget allocation, 4597.

Stations-Opening of Parliament station, q 2872. Bus stop opposite Ormond station, qn 5322.


Dental Services-School Dental Service, q 604, qn 671, 863, q 916, 955, 1002, 3049, 3616, 3689, 3839, q 4024, 4026, q 4533, 4802. In Doncaster electorate, qn 671. In Monbulk electorate, 700. In Dromana electorate, 742. (See also "Bills-Dentists (Fees) Bill".)

Devaluation-Of Australian currency, q 3044.

Dickinson, Mr H. R. (South Barwon)


Arts, The-Geelong Performing Arts Centre, 975, 976. Visit ofMrs Melina Mercouri, qn 4687.

Budget-For 1982-83,971,1264,1282. Deficit, 971. Papers, 973.

Bush Fires-Appeal, 3124. Relief, 3124, 4571, qn 5016. Ash Wednesday, 3124. Damage, 4571.

Cemeteries-Proposed crematorium for Geelong region, qn 18.

Community Welfare Services-Geelong Life Line, 4011.

Correctional Services Division-Geelong Training Prison, 3400.

Country Fire Authority-Fire-fighting equipment subsidies, qn 2234, 2521.

Drought-Slaughter bounty, 972.

Drugs-Use of marijuana, qn 3581.

Economy, The-State of, 974. Effects of wage demands, q 4332.

Education-School construction at Ocean Grove, qn 3581. Primary schools: Barwon Heads, qn 3583; Roslyn, 4140.

Electoral-Geelong local government boundaries, qn 2604.

(32) INDEX

Dickinson, Mr H. R.-continued

Employment and Training-Employment initia-tives programme, 971.


Auoridation-Sodium fluoride. qn 3312.

For.ts Commission-Fuel reduction burns, 'In 5013.

Geelong Regional Commission-Reports. qn 1813. Review of operations. qn 1813.

Geelong Waterworks and Sewerage (Bellarine Water Supply) Bill. 4647.

Geelong Waterworks and Sewerage Trust-Fitting of dams. 586.

Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesFinances of statutory authorities, qn 4170.

Grievances, 804. 2086.

Health-Administrator for Grace McKellar House, Geelong, 804. Facilities for cancer patients in Geelong area. 2086. Health Commission funding for electorate of South Barwon, qn 3320.

Hospitals-Grace McKellar House, Geelong, 804. Geelong. 975. Facilities for cancer patients in Geelong area. 2086.

Housing-Budget allocation, 972. Wool store housing conversion project. qn 5015.

Housing Commission-Budget allocation for Ben-digo area, q 773. Recycled wool store. 3065.

Industry-Over-award site payments, qn 1330.

Labor Party-Parliamentary representatives, 973.

Liquor Control Bill, 4488.

Medical Services-Cancer after-care treatment in Geelong. 3773.


Ministry, The-Courtesy of, 3552.

MunicipaJities-Geelong electoral boundaries, qn 2604. Review in Geelong area, qn 2605.

Nude Bathing-Free beaches, 2031,3148.

Petition-Firearms registration. 4536.

Police Department-Stations in Bel-mont-Grovedale area, qn 1202. Budget allocation,1264.

Premier and Cabinet, Department of the-Etiquette and protocol booklets, qn 4687.


Public Works Department-Point Lonsdale jetty, 825. Foreshore reserves study, qn 5123.

Dickinson. Mr H. R.-continued

Roads-Great Ocean Road, 3487. In South Barwon electorate, qn 3579. Road accidents involving alcohol, qn 5320.

Soil Conservation Authority-Funds for replanting grass lands, qn 4685.

Sport-Planned water sports centre, qn 2226.


State Superannuation Board-Benefits for Government-owned trading bodies, qn 1544.

Supply (1983-84, No. 1) Bill, 4571.

Taxation-Increases, 970, 972. Financial institutions duty, 972. Relief for bush-fire victims qn 5016. '

Tourism-Coastal management in Shire of Barra-bool, 666. New director, 971.

Tourist Development Authority-Grants for Shire of Barrabool, 666.

Unions-Geelongarea agreement, qn 1330.

Victorian Railways-Cleanliness of orange trains, 123. Restoration of stations, 4327. Geelong-Melbourne service, qn 5320.

Water Supply-Filling of dams, 586.


Youth, Sport and Recreation-Proposed Carrum water sports centre, 975. Geelong water sports proj~ct, 4661.

Youth, Sport and Recreation, Department ofBudget allocation, 1282.

Director of Public Prosecutions, q 4796.

Divisions-

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill. 1308, 1514 1516 1531. ' ,

Concurrent Debate on Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill and Works and Services Appropriation Bill. 695.

Constitution (Council Powers) Bill. 3892, 3893.

Constitution (Duration of Parliament) Bill. 4968, 4972,4974.

Constitution (Electoral Provinces and Districts) Bill. 4110.

Constitution (Local Government) Bill. 3759.

Economic Management. 4044.

Electoral Commission (Amendment) /!iII. 4113.

Electoral Commission Bill. 1990, 1998.


Divisions-continued

Estate Agents (Reconstitution) Bill. 5180.

Financial Institutions Duty Bill. 2815, 2826, 2831, 2.840,2844,2849,2853.

Firearms (Amendment) Bill. 4413.

Fire Protection Services. 3798.

Fisheries (Fees) Bill. 2454.

Flood Plain Management Bill. 2988.

Food Bill. 3719.

Freedom of Information Bill. 2899,2911.

Government Appointments. 1060.

Historic Buildings (Amendment) Bill. 2992.

Hospital Benefits (Levy) (Amendment) Bill. 3991, 3995, 400 1.

Hospitals and Charities Bill. 2177.

Hospitals and Charities (Committees of Management) Bill. 5156.

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill. 4191,4192, 4194,4206,4207.

Land (Amendment) Bill. 1776.

Land Tax (Amendment) Bill. 2327.

Liquor Control Bill. 4503,4513,4515,4520,4521.

Local Government (House Builders' Liability) (Amendment) Bill. 1924.

Local Government (Municipal Council Elections) Bill. 3763,3767,3771.

Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill. 5192,5197, 5273.

Medical Practitioners Bill, 335, 351.

Mines (Amendment) Bill (No. 2),4839,4841.

Motor Car (Registration and Drivers' Licences) Bill. 1681, 1695.

Post-Secondary Education (Amendment) Bill. 5102.

Public Authorities (Contributions) (Amendment) Bill. 3865,3867,3871.

Racing (Amendment) Bill. 5256,5258,5261.

Racing Bill. 4882,4886,4888.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill. 1164, 1165.

Sale of Land (Amendment) Bill. 2011, 2012, 2022.

State Board of Education Bill. 5072, 5075.

State Electricity Commission (Amendment) Bill. 2951.

Transport Bill. 4778.

Victorian Tourism Commission Bill. 2497.

68445/83-2

Divisions-continued

Water and Sewerage Authorities (Restructuring) Bill, 3656.

Divorce-Petitions, qn 3292.

Doncaster Electorate-Dental services, qn 671. Habitation review, q 1330.

Dromana Electorate-Dental services, 742.

Drought-Relief, q 30, q 131, 137, 173,369,419,622, 628, 851, 852, 933, 961, 989, q 1131, q 1203, q 2132, q 2540. Stock slaughter: Bounty, q 189, 365, 369, q 377, q 381, q 439, q 528, q 677, 722, q 770, q 837, 852,903,907,935,961,972, q 1418, q 1639, 1705, 1710; humane methods, q 443. Effects on: Job opportunities, 263, 269; spread of noxious weeds, 363, 370; spread of stock diseases, 363, 370; grain harvest, 851; economy, 852, q 3611; land, 978; small businesses, 934, q 2132; agriculture, q 1203, q 2132; industry, q 1203. Fodder subsidy, q 279. Employment of apprentices, 856. Proposed seed grain subsidy, q 1129. Proposed grazing in national parks, q 1131, 1405, 1406. Income I~vels for primary producers, q 1819. Tour of affected areas by honourable members, q 2058, 2209, 2422, 2426. Freight subsidy, 2213, 2214. Minimum price for livestock, q 2434.

Drugs (See "Health-Drugs" and "Police Department-Crime".)

E

Ebery, Mr W. T. (Midlands)

Agriculture, Department of-Spread of stock diseases and noxious weeds, 363.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 815, 1248, 1267, 1444,1452, 1521.

Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation-Effect of black bans, q 2429, q 2876.

Budget-For 1982-83,815, 1248, 1267, 1444, 1452, 1521. Deficit, 815.

Constitution (Council Powers) Bill, 3889.

Constitution (Duration of Parliament) Bill, 4448, 4966.

Constitution (Electoral Provinces and Districts) Bill, 4103.

Correctional Services-Accident at Mount Alexanderquarry, 3551.

Country Fire Authority-Proposed integration of fire authorities, 817, q 1638, 1889, 3784. Subsidies for fire-fighting equipment, q 2130.

Drought-Side effects, 363.

(34) INDEX

Ebery, Mr W. T.-continued

Education-Budget allocation, 1444, 1452.

Electoral Commission (Amendment) Bill, 4110,4553.

Electoral Commission Bill, 1959, 1985.

Employment and Training-Contribution of pri-vate enterprise, 816. Proposed incentives scheme, 819; 4012.



Firearms-Registration, 3690, 4442.

Firearms (Amendment) Bill, 4207,4414,4415,4416, 4417,4418,4421,4422,4423.4429,5161, 5162, 5164.5165.

Fire Authorities Bill, 5275, 5278.

Forests Commission-Accident at Mount Alex-ander quarry, 3551.

Freeways-Calder, qn 23.

Gas and Fuel Corporation-Increased charges, 816.

Gembrook Public Shooting Range Proposal, 4442.

Government Departments and Instrumentalities-Payments due to sub-contractors, 5226.

Grain Elevators (Amendment) Bill, 4949.

Grievances, 5226.

Housing Commission-Shortage of houses in Castlemaine. 1802.

Labor Party-Honouring of election promises, 815.

Land (Amendment) Bill, 1769, 1775.

Lands Department-Grazing licence rents, 817, 1521.


Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board-Proposed integration with Country Fire Authority, 817, q 1638, 1889.3784.

Metropolitan Fire Brigades Superannuation (Eligibility) Bill. 2392.

Ministerial Statement-Proposed integration of Country Fire Authority and Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board, 1889.

Mines (Amendment) Bill, 4181.

Mines (Amendment) Bill (No. 2), 4238,4240,4241. 4365,4823, 5263.

Motor Boating (Amendment) Bill, 4114, 4120.


Motor Car (Penalties) Bill, 1757, 1763.

Motor Car (Registration and Drivers' Licences) Bill, 1695.

Ebery, Mr W. T.-continued

Petitions-Anti-discrimination legislation, 3144, 3690. Proposed firearms legislation, 3690, 4442. Proposed Gembrook public shooting range, 4442.

Point of Order-Relevancy of remarks, 1359.


Police Department-Budget allocation, 1267.

Police Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 4962.

Primary Industries-Spread of stock diseases and noxious weeds, 363.


Public Record Office, 3204, 5201.

Public Works Department-Budget allocation, 1521.


Roads-Calder Highway, qn 23.

State Bank (Amendment) Bill, 2192, 2197.

State Finances-Management techniques, 816.

Supply (1983-84, No.l) Bill, 4580.


Tourism-Castlemaine-Maldon tourist railway, 3774.

Vermin and Noxious Weeds Destruction Board-Spread of noxious weeds, 363.

Veterinary Surgeons (Amendment) Bill, 1170, 1172.

Victorian Railways-Maldon bridge, 433.

Water Supply-For Metcalfe, qn 20.


Works and Services (Supply 1983-84) Bill, 4610.

Rulings and Statements as Acting Chairman

Debate-Moving of amendments, 2297.

Economic and Budget Review Committee-Report on a review of the Audit Act, 4802. Dry docking and repair facilities in port of Melbourne, 5215.

Economic Development, Ministry for-Budget allocation, 1232. Discretionary funds, 1554, qn 3272. Access to documents, qn 1809. Objectives, qn 1810, qn 4694. Staff, qn 1810, qn 1811, qn 1812, qn 3259, qn 4693. Legislation administered, qn 1810. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1811. Purchases, qn 1811, qn 4694. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1811, qn 4693. Expenditure, qn 1812, qn 2865, qn 2866, qn 3251. Licences


Economic Development, Ministry for-continued

issued, qn 1814. Technology information systems, qn 2864. Publications, qn 2865. Airconditioning, qn 2867. Advertising services, qn 2867. Interpreters, qn 2867. Information supplied to television stations, qn 2868. Communications systems, qn 2868, qn 3251. Motor vehicles, qn 2869, qn 3246. Trade union representation, qn 3226. Forms, qn 3239. Goods and services, qn 3244. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3245. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3245. Non-Government organizations, qn 3245, qn 3252. Grants and subsidies, 4n 3245. Works and services, qn 3251. Internal auditors, qn 3251. Instruction manuals, qn 3251, qn 3776. Flying of State flag, qn 3259. Day labour, qn 3259. Alleged bribes, qn 3259. Corporate plans, qn 3264. Use of visual display units, qn 3265. Oil consumption, qn 3275. Administration of tourism, qn 3277, qn 3278, qn 3279. qn 3280. qn 3281. qn 3284, qn 3295, qn 3296. qn 3302. qn 3303. qn 3307, qn 3308, qn 3309, qn 3313, qn 3314. Victorian Offsets Programme, q 3409. Fast lane development projects, q 3613. Entry to private premises, qn 4690. Review of programmes. qn 4694. Revenue collections. qn 4694. Incentives Review Committee, q 5020.

Economy, The-Quarterly estimates. qn 20. Additional Commonwealth funding for Victoria, qn 24. State of. 626. 709. 735, 849. 853, 861, 864, 893, 924.958.966.974.1019, q 4172, q 4173, q 4175. Federal policies. 650, 866, q 1420, q 1633. q 1817, q 2739. Inflation, q 680. Keynesian economics. 710. Stimulation. 725. 856,958. Capital expenditure. 735. Effects of drought. 852. q 3611, 4565. Distribution of wealth, 855. Growth, 865. Effect of Budget, 870. q 3043. State taxes and charges: Indexation, q 1133, q 1952, q 3344; proposed freeze. q 2129, 2365. q 2541, q 2616, q 2617, q 2627; comparison with other States, q 3607. q 3609, q 3610, q 3611. q 3612, q 3613; relief for primary producers. q 3611: Government policies, q 1817. q 1879, 4603. 4605, q 4698; effect on consumer price index, q 4173. Wages and prices freeze. q 1878. q 1950, q 1955, q 2053. q 2129, 2365. q 2538. q 2539, q 2541, q 2542, q 3048, q 3071. Effect of increased energy charges, q 1882. Interest rates on private loans, 2084. Premiers Conference, q 2538, q 2542, q 2543. q 2544. Call for national economic summit by Manufacturing Advisory Council, q 2739. Devaluation of Australian currency, q 3044, q 3335. Prices and incomes accord. q 3047. Summit conference, q 3831, q 3833, q 3836. Management. 4027. q 4172, q 4173, q 4175. Statement by Federal Treasurer, q 4328. q 5214.

Economy, The-continued

Wages policy, q 4332. Effect of 35-hour week, qn 5107. Pressure on interest rates, q 5214.

Edmunds, Mr C. T. (Ascot Vale) (See "Speaker, The (Hon. C. T. Edmunds)".)

Education-

Education Department-School attendance officers, 265, 270. Expenditure: In 1980-81, qn 524, qn 670, qn 300 1; review of, qn 2528; in 1981-82, qn 2528; public relations, qn 3921. Staff, qn 590, qn 1714. Budget allocation, 741,936,990,1399,1426,1428, 1430, 1433, 1434, 1437, 1439, 1440, 1441, 1443, 1444, 1445, 1447, 1450, 1452, 1454, 1455, 1458, 1464, 1465, 1466, 1475, 1478, 1479, 1480, 1481, 1483, 1484, 1487, 1488, 4576, 4579, 4594. Restructuring, q 839, q 2242. Support services, 906, 908. Fencing of land in Doncaster, 1191, 1192. Hiring of Ministerial staff, qn 1714. Staffing for Library Branch, q 1954, 2032, 2036. Employment initiatives programme, 2117, 2120. Assessment procedures of schools and teachers, q 2430. Borrowings from State Development Fund, q 2433. Objectives, qn 2527. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 2528. Purchases, qn 2528. Selection panel for assistant regional directors, 2631. Regional allocations, qn 3001. Maternity leave, qn 3575. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3586. Stores Branch, qn 3597, qn 4163. Discretionary funds, qn 3603. Technology information systems, qn 3910. Goods and services, qn 3917. Non-Government organizations, qn 3921. Flying of State flag, qn 3926. Access to documents, qn 4147. Grants and subsidies, qn 4155. Internal auditors, qn 4158. Policies on confinement, maternity, paternity, study and compassionate leave entitlements for teachers, qn 41')7. Capital works programmes, qn 4257. Equal {,pportunity programme, qn 4665. Review of form;, qn 4670. Dependence on outside works and services, qn 4672. Instruction manuals, qn 4672. Day labour, qn 4675. Alleged bribes, qn 4675. Help for children with hearing impairments, qn 4685. Australian Peace and Development Research Institute, qn 4686.

Finance-Funding for colleges of advanced education, q 445. Funds for registered schools, qn 524. Furniture grants, qn 1713. Grants to non-Government schools, q 1819, q 3778, q 5212. Funding of school improvement plan, q 1951. Cost of educating primary and secondary students in Government schools, qn 2356. F,unds for migrant

(36) INDEX

Education-cont inued Ed ucation-cont i nued education, q 2362. Departmental borrowings, q 2433. Expenditure, qn 2528. Voucher system of funding, qn 2738. Grants to school councils, q 3068. Student grant, q 3155. For Windarring Day Training Centre, Kyneton, 3551, 3554. Basis for State aid funds for 1983, qn 3604. Allocations to private schools, qn 3604. Accreditation and funding of independent schools, q 3778. Construction cost of Westmeadows Heights Primary School, qn 4075. Financial allocation, 4579, 4594. Allocation to State primary, secondary and technical schools, qn 4687. Funding for St John's Greek Orthodox College, q 5022, q 5024.

General-Schools in Prahran electorate, qn 23. Computers in primary, secondary and technical schools, qn 185. Schools in Heatherton electorate, qn 185. Victorian Advisory Committee on Multicultural Education, q 197. Health and human relations courses, 198, 282, 774, 1424, 1885, 3049, 3334, 3834. Horticultural training courses, 267. School improvement programme, q 278, 1951. School crossing supervisors, q 771. State Board of Education: Membership, q 834, q 1333, q 1634, q 1640, qn 4685; appointment of Ms Sue Walker, 3499, 3501, 3502; salaries of members, qn 4166, qn 4167; representation of school principals, qn 4167; future of, 4279, 4293. Curriculum services, q 840, q 2242. Support services, 906, 908. Supplementary statement, 941. Initiatives, 1066. Applications for in-service education, qn 1536. Amalgamation of State College of Victoria and Institute of Early Childhood Development, q 1640. Community education officers, qn 1716. Access to Minister, q 1724. Storm damage at schools in Glenroyelectorate, 2087. Library and audio-visual services, q 2242. Future of Beaufort House, Ballarat, 2243. Use of school bus service by Wimmera unemployed. 2422, 2425. Joint-use library projects, q 2523, qn 3572. Recommendations of inquiry into management education (RaIph report), qn 2523. Assistance to Box Hill Under Achievers Association, qn 2736. Operation Noah, q 2876. Proceed continuing education programme at Warragul, 3001. Air-conditioning of schools, 3147. Visits by School Medical Service, qn 3292. School bands and orchestras, qn 3572. Transport of students from Eastbridge Hostel to schools in Nunawading, qn 3573. Bushland education programme, 3839. Gymnasiums in northern region, qn 4074. Programmes for unemployed youth, qn 4075. Of handicapped children. qn 4154. Powers of regional boards, qn 4166. Role and function of senior education officers, q 4174. Community involvement in State schools, q 4176. School councils, 4279, 4293, q 4532, q 5125. Information centre, q 4614. Correspondence school, q 4436. Language centres

in eastern and Maroondah regions, q 4438. Role of school principals, q 4531. Religious education in State schools, q 4616. Studies or surveys on illiteracy, qn 4680. Report of Co-ordinator-General of Education on youth policies, q 5021. Corporal punishment, qn 5121.

Land-Miller's rope works site, q 1133. In Doncaster, 1191, 1192. Transfer of railway land at Maryborough, 1403, 1406. For Kyneton High School, 2734,2735.

Post-Secondary-Bendigo College of Advanced Education: Engineering course, 366, 369, 891. Colleges of advanced education, q 445. Proposed amalgamation, q 1640. St John's Greek Orthodox College, q 5022, q 5024.

School Buildings and Grounds-School building programme, 407,951. Maintenance, 942, qn 1534. Furniture grants, qn 1713. Upgrading of Bacchus Marsh Primary School, 1798, 1803. Redevelopment of Kyneton Primary School, 2424, 2426. Cooling programme for schools in northern Victoria, 3147, 3151. Allocation from State Development Fund, q 2431. Cyclic maintenance, qn 2523. Co-educational technical-high school near Surfside, Ocean Grove, qn 3581.

Schools. High-In Prahran, qn 23. University, 135. Mount Waverley, 389. Highett, 760. Yarram, 858. Whittlesea, 881. Ringwood, 951. Heathmont, 951. Norwood, 951. Hampton, 1709, 1710. Hastings, 1709, 1710. Blackburn South, qn 1713, qn 3574. Additional staff, 2030, 2035, qn 2239, q 3407. Cobram, 2033. Balwyn, 2094, 3400, 3402. Burwood Heights, 2211, 2214. Timboon, 2520, 2522. East Doncaster, 2638. Doncaster, 2639. Kyneton, 2734,2735. Brentwood, 3150, 3151. Koo-wee-rup, 4255, 4256. Wendouree, q 4333. Music facilities for Syndal, q 4615.

Schools. Other-In Prahran, qn 23. Caanan College, 514,518. Ansua Developmental School, qn 2736. Woomelang Group School, 40 I 0, 40 15.

Schools, Primary-Parktone, qn 19. Enrolments in 1980 and 1981, qn 22, qn 524. In Prahran, qn 23. Manifold Heights, 395. Herne Hill, 395. Fyans Park, 395. Toora, 799, 858. Blackburn, 863. Verdale, 863. W oori Yallock, 881. St Andrews, 881. In Doncaster electorate, 906, 909, qn 1534. Heathmont East, 951. Norwood, 951. Melton South, 1187, 1192. Heidelberg West, 1210. Terrara Park, qn 1534, qn 3904. Bacchus Marsh, 1798, 1803. Kyneton 2424, 2426. Timboon, 2520, 2522. Livingstone, qn 2523, qn 3904. Malvern Central, 3147, 3150, 3552, 3554, 3900, 3902. Riddells Creek, 3552, 3554. Barwon Heads, qn 3582. Clerical assistance, q 3614. Ararat West, 3772, 3774. Construction cost


Education-conti nued

of West meadows Heights, qn 4075. Roslyn. 4140, 4143. Wallan, q 4705.

Schools. Registered-State Government expenditure in 1980-81, qn 524. St Paul's Anglican Grammar School, Warragul. 2522. St John's Greek Orthodox College, q 5024.

Schools. Secondary-Enrolments in 1980 and 1981, qn 22, qn 524. Staffing arrangements, q 1334.

Schools. Special-Balwyn, qn 22. In Prahran, qn 23. Shannon Park, 396. Carron bank, 1871. St Paul's School for the Blind, 2093.

Schools. Technical-In Prahran, qn 23. Wangaratta, 265. Whittlesea, 881. Maryborough 1402, 1406. Horsham. 1705, 1710. Amalgamation of Whitehorse and Box Hill, q 2875, 4140, 4144. Kangaroo Aat, q 4261. Wendouree, q 4333. Payment method of operating costs, qn 4687.

Special Education-For migrants, q 1334, q 2362. Development of bilingual programmes, qn 1534. Aboriginal language courses, qn 1534. Transfer of Carronbank Special School to Glen Waverley, 1870, 1871. Funds for migrant and multicultural education, q 2362. Migrant language services, q 2619. Remedial teachers, qn 2735. Children with learning difficulties, qn 2860. For handicapped children, qn 4154.

Students-Enrolments, qn 23. Transport arrangements, 266, 268. Travel allowance, 886. With behavioural problems, qn 1536. Years of schooling, 2639. Special assistance programmes, qn 2861. Diets of school children, qn 3304. Transport from Eastbridge Hostel, qn 3573. Additional trams in Malvern electorate during peak hour, 3673, 3677. With hearing impairments, qn 4685.

Teachers-Salaries, qn 22, 405, 940, qn 1534. Victorian Secondary Teachers Association, 430, 435, q 444. Reduction of working hours, q 445. Union membership, q 445, qn 3600, q 3609, qn 3926. Victorian Association of Teachers, q 526. Teaching hours, q 529. Appeal mechanism, q 833. Migrant English, 863. Emergency, 977, qn 3603. Sharing of specialist teachers, q 1126. For secondary schools in 1983, q 1334. Conditions and staffing for 1983, 1709, 1710. Statistics on qualified and unqualified teachers, qn 1713. Industrial agreement with Victorian Secondary Teachers Association, q 1820, q 1880, 2030, 2035, q 2130, q 2134, 221 I, 2214, q 2239, q 2432, q 2614, q 3070, q 3676. For technical-high schools in Goulburn north-eastern region, 2033. 2036. Senior education officers, q 2430, q 4174. Teaching hours, q 2436. Remedial, q 2735. Criteria for promotion, q 2860. For high schools, q 3407. Of mathematics

Education-continued

and science, q 3496, 3516, 5209. Of usage of computers, qn 3573. Interchanging between industry, qn 3575. Maternity leave, qn 3575. Employed by the Education Department, qn 3600. Part-time, q 3685, qn 4075. Financial assistance rendered to teacher unions, qn 3926. Specialist for Doncaster inspectorate, 4013, 4014. For community language programme, q 4023. Centralized employment, q 4532. Strike by technical teachers, q 4797, q 4898.

Technical and Further Education-Proposed horticultural courses, 264. Knox college, 808. Bendigo, 891. College for outer eastern area, 904, 907. Budget allocation, 977. Report of review panel, 1402, 1406, q 1640, q 1719. Restructuring, q 1640. Report of Coopers and Lybrand Services on financial arrangements, q 3048. (See also "Bills-Educational Grants (Continuation) Bill" and "Education Service (Amendment) Bill. ", "Apprentices," "Dental Services,", "Medical Services,", "Universities" and "Victorian Institute of Secondary Education".)

Education Service Conciliation and Arbitration Commission-Appeals, q 833.

Elderly Citizens-Tuberculosis services, 432, 436. Accommodation, qn 673, qn 2736. Drivers' licences, 1190. (See also "Geriatric Services" and •• Pensioners".)

Electoral-Failure to vote at State elections, qn 673. Joint Electoral Agreement, qn 673. Use of Australia Post for advertising elections, qn 673. Code of conduct, qn 1331. Data processing systems, qn 1331. Waverley Province by-election, 2420, 2425. Allegation of improper use of electorate office, 2421, 2425, 2437. Geelong local government boundaries, qn 2604. Breaches, qn 3211. Springvale by-election, q 3335, 4012, 4016, q 4703. Alleged misuse of media unit, 4254, q 4260, q 4261, q 4329, q 4437. Australian Labor Party funding, q 4336, 4660, 4663. Local government franchise, q 4705. Features ofWarmarnbool electorate, 5216. (See also "Bills-Constitution (Qualification of Electors) Bill". "Electoral Commission (Amendment) Bill" and "Electoral Commission Bill".)

Employment and Training-

Employment-Job creation schemes, q 31, q 33, q 1720, q 2430, q 2540, 3160, qn 4680. Community Services Youth Employment and Training Scheme submitted by City of Caul field, 122, 125. Employment initiatives programme, q 130, q 132, 620,699, 707, 762, 882, 889, 895, 930, 937, 945, 954,971,983,993,997,1188, 1194,q 1548,q 1633, q 1635,q 1722,q 1815,q 2055, 2117,2120,q 2135, q 2430, q 3071, q 3158, q 3781, q 3832, 4012, 4016,

(38) INDEX

Employment and Training-continued

4581. q 4702. National safety day, 367, 372. Employment Grants Scheme, 407. Effect of State development programme, q 603. In manufacturing industries, 778. Contribution of private enterprise. 816. Proposed subsidy. 819, 877. qn 3606. In private sector, 874. q 1816. Incentives, 878. For blue-collar workers, 883. Federal policies, 954. In public sector, 956. Kinglake National Park project, 1025. 1029. Plenty employment support group, 1114. 1116. Budget: Allocation. 1386; effects of, q 3043. Under-award payments, q 1635, q 1637, q 1719, 1872, q 1882. In timber industry, q 1637, q 1719. Effects of taxes and charges. q 1718. In Portland. q 1722. Proposed wages and prices freeze, q 1817, 1869, 1872,q 1878,q 1879,q 1950,q 1955, q 2053, 2071, 2129, 2365, q 2539, q 2542, q 3048, q 3071, q 4686. Proposed national conference, q 1876,2025. Effect of financial institutions duty, q 1953. Working party on skill shortages, qn 2042. At the State schools' nursery, Waverley, q 2055. Workers compensation payments to apprentices, q 2135. Expenditure on manpower training schemes, qn 2219. Group apprenticeship scheme programme. qn 2226. Of apprentices by Government, qn 2231, q 2241, q 4436. In Victoria, q 2428, 4561. In Syndal electorate and Waverley Province, q 2432. Industrial safety, q 2748. Industrial fellowships, qn 2870. Opportunities, q 2871. Stimulation, 3160. Winlaton Education Centre. qn 3238. Effect of deregulation of shop trading hours, q 3494. State additional apprenticeship scheme, q 3497. Job vacancies, q 3685. Funding for Aboriginal community projects, q 3782. Effect of Government's economic management, 4027. Permanent part-time work, 4276, 4290. Effect of higher wages, q 4332. Decline in Victoria, 4561.

General-Auditor-General's report on Ministry, q 768. Distribution of discretionary funds, qn 4679.

Training-"Plan ahead to get ahead" campaign, 821, 984. For new technology, q 838. Workers compensation for work experience of unemployed, 1027, 1029. Ratios of supervisors to apprentices, q 1337. State additional apprenticeship scheme, q 1549. Industry training committees, qn 2042. Work Skill Australia, q 2048. skilis centres, q 2049. For small business, q 4163, q 4175. Apprenticeship training scheme, q 4535. Grants for occupational health and safety training, q 4900. For aircraft industry, q 5129. Grants to Victorian Dairy Processing Industry Training Committee and Victorian Plastics Industry Training Committee, q 5213.

Unemployment-Youth, 411. 711. 861, 872. q 1035. In Ballarat. 513. 518, 944. 1000. In Shire ofSherbrooke. 585. 589. In private sector, 645, 659. Causes, 855. Effects of Budget, 870. 983, 1008,

Employment and Training-continued

1020. Increases, 881. In Bendigo electorate, 887. In Victoria, 925, 959, 989. In Geelong, 991. Exploitation of unemployed: Reports: By Job Watch, q 1205, qn 2050; by Job Force, q 3070; by agencies, 3149, 3153; by Universal Life Church Ltd, 4139, 4144; by Home Products Australia, 5199, 5202. Pay and conditions, q 1632. Statistics, q 1820. Discussions with the Australian Council of Trade Unions. q 1878. Effect of pay-roll tax concessions, q 1884. Resolution of Legislative Council, 2025. Retrenchments: By Fibremakers, 2034, 2038; of apprentices, qn 2866; by General Motors-Holden's Ltd, q 4618. Access to the arts, q 2137. Use of school bus service in Wimmera, 2422, 2425. Of migrants, qn 3030. Incidence, 3160. In Springvale electorate, 3505. Education programme for youth, qn 4075. Of artists, q 4265. (See also "Apprentices".)

Energy Resources-

General-Brown coal, qn 271, qn 272, qn 3906, qn 4161. Proposed resource tax on coal, 820. Victorian Brown Coal Council, 847. In Latrobe Valley, 847. Effect of Budget, 866. Alternative fuel research, qn 2217.

Natural Gas-Victorian resources, qn 272.

Nuclear Power-Projections of Australian Atomic Energy Commission, 3149. Cost comparison with brown coal, qn 3906, qn 4161. Feasibility studies, qn 3931.

Oil and Petrol-Oil royalties, qn 2860. Oil consumption, qn 3232, qn 3276, qn 3279, qn 3281, qn 4018, qn 4147, qn 4665, qn 4666, qn 4667, qn 4668, qn 4669, qn 4691. qn 5006, qn 5109, qn 5314, qn 5315.

Solar Power-Research, qn 2216, qn 2217. (See also ··BiIls-Energy Consumption Levy Bilr, "Nuclear Activities (Prohibitions) Bill" and "Pipelines (Fees) Bill".)

Environment-

Environment Protection Authority-Budget allocation, 763. Policy on solid waste disposal, qn 1409. Oil tank washers, qn 2235. Cement dust fallout from Australian Portland Cement Ltd, 3529.

General-Returnable drink containers, 136, 682, 1822,4802, 5027,5214. Transfer ofTennyson textile factory, q 439. Trade waste disposal, qn 1409. Solid waste disposal, qn 1409. Bushland education programme, 3839.

Pollution-By Wilke and Co. Ltd, 364, 372, 4010, 4016. E. coli readings in Port Phillip Bay, qn 1544. Bacteriological samplings of Yarra River, qn 1547. Industrial waste, q 2363. Air quality in Melbourne


Environment-continued metropolitan area, qn 2532. Ring pull tops on cans, qn 2535. Atmospheric, qn 3584. (See also "BiIlsEnvironment Protection (.4ir Pollution Control) Bill" .)

Equal Opportunity-Discrimination against women in sporting clubs, q 833. 4290. Programmes in: Department of Property and Services, qn 1329; Ministry of Housing, qn 1539, qn 5004; Ministry for Conservation, qn 1541; Department of Labour and Industry, qn 1542; Ministry for Police and Emergency Services, qn 1543; Lands Department, qn 1809; Ministry for Economic Development, qn 181 1. qn 3280, qn 4694; Department of Community Welfare Services, qn 2045; Ministry for the Arts. qn 2222; Ministry of Consumer Affairs, qn 2526. qn 3229; Local Government Department, qn 2603; Department of Agriculture, qn 2863; Forests Commission, qn 3217; Ministry for Planning, qn 3222; Ministry for Ethnic Affairs, qn 3229; Rural Finance Commission, qn 3237; Ministry for Tourism, qn 3279; Health Commission. qn 3282; . Ministry of Transport, qn 3578; Department of Management and Budget. qn 3909; Law Department, qn 3911; Department of Minerals and Energy, qn 4019; Education Department, qn 4665; Ministry for Economic Development. qn 4693; Department of the Premier and Cabinet, qn 5113; Department of Youth. Sport and Recreation, qn 5315. Proposed Victorian Bill of Rights. qn 1713, qn 3309. Anti-discrimination legislation. 1821, 2138. 2544, 2877, 3049, 3144, 3159. 3343, 3616, 3690, 3940, 4085, 4337, 4441, 5027. 5130. Discrimination on basis of sexual preference, 4338, 4441, 5026, 5130. (See also "Bills-Equal Opportunity Bill," "Equal Opportunity (Discrimination Against Disabled Persons) Bill" and "Equal Opportunity (Discrimination Against Disabled Persons) Bill (No. 2)".)

Ernst, Mr G. K. (Geelong East)


Casinos-Inquiry by Mr Connor, QC, q 2616.

Child Care-Government services. q 604.

Employment and Training-Employment initia-tives programme, q 2135.

Environment-Returnable drink containers. 1822.

Food-Contamination, q 5020.

Gambling-Casino inquiry, q 2616.

Health-National health promotion campaign, q 2874.

Ernst. Mr G. K.-continued

Hospitals-Out-patients levy, q 3045. Effect of Medicare, q 5209.

International Harvester Australia Ltd-Financial arrangements, q 4898.

Medical Services-Medifrauds, q 280.

Petitions-Wood chipping in Otway Ranges, 38, 1822. Returnable drink containers, 1822. Whittington swimming centre, 1822. School Dental Service, 3689.

Road Traffic-Road toll reduction measures, q 3686.

Social Development Committee-Report, 3051, 3617,4338.

Timber Industry-Wood chipping in Otway Ranges, 38, 1822.

Victorian Railways-Upgrading of stations, q 4263.

Youth, Sport and Recreation-Whittington swimming centre, 1822.

Estate Agents Board-Annual report, q 2056, q 2619. (See also "Bills-Estate Agents (Reconstitution) Bill".)

Ethnic Affairs, Ministry for-Licences issued, qn 1202. Chairman, q 2428. Access to documents, qn 3226. Questions on notice, qn 3227, qn 4165. Technology information systems, qn 3227. Objectives, qn 3227. Staff, qn 3227, qn 3228, qn 3229, qn 4162. Expenditure, qn 3227, qn 3228, qn 4159. Publications, qn 3228. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 3228. Purchases, qn 3229. Equal Opportunity programme, qn 3229. Forms issued, qn 4149. Goods and services, qn 4156. Air-conditioning, qn 4156. Overseas trips by oflicen, qn 4156. State Co-ordination Council, qn 4156. Advertising and public relations services, qn 4157, qn 4158. Grants and subsidies, qn 4157. Motor vehicles, qn 4157, qn 4162. Interpreten, qn 4157. Works and Services, qn 4158. Information supplied to television stations, qn 4158. Internal auditors, qn 4159. Instruction manuals, qn 4159. Communications systems, qn 4159. Non-Government organizations, qn 4160. Hying of State Hag, qn 4162. Day labour, qn 4162. Alleged bribes, qn 4162. Corporate plans, qn 4164. Visual display units, qn 4165. Discretionary funds, qn 4165. Revenue collections, qn 4688. Entry to private premises, qn 4696. (See also "Bills-Ethnic Affairs Commission Bilr and "Education".)

Evans, Mr A. T. (Ballarat North) Agriculture. Department of-Foundation seed pota

toes. qn 3211. Registration of vegetable growen, qn 3559. Spindle tuber viroid potatoes, qn 3934.

(40) INDEX

Evans, Mr A. T.-continued Apprentices-Proposed horticultural courses, 264.

At Ballarat railway workshops, qn 2228.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 999, 1264, 1443, 1492.

Associations Incorporation Act-Proclamation, qn 675.

Bicycles-Safety helmets, qn 1118.

Budget-For 1982-83,999, 1264, 1443, 1492. Papers, 1000.

Burrumbeet (RusseH Reserve) Land Bill, 76.

Bush Fires-Cost of fighting, 3672. Ash Wednesday, 4267.

Child Care-Children's Services Review Committee. qn 3284. Free Kindergarten Union of Victoria. qn 3321. Placement of children, qn 4682.

Consumer Affairs-Complaints against motor car traders. qn 2522.

Co-operative Housing Societies-Deposits, qn 3906.

Country Fire Authority-Budget allocation, 1004. Cost of operations, qn 1948. Proposed integration with Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board, qn 2235, qn 3034, 3789. Cost of fighting fires, 3672. Ash Wednesday bush fires, 4267.

Dairying Industry-Proposed milk tax, q 193.

Death-R. H. Suggett, Esq., 1414.

Dental Services-School, 1002,3839.

Eastern Railway Construction (Repeal) Bill, 2581.

Education-Proposed horticultural courses, 264. Budget allocation, 1443. Beaufort House, BaHarat, 2243. Promotion of teachers, qn 2860.

Employment and Training-Unemployment in Ballarat. 1000.


Fisheries (Fees) Bill, 2447.

Fluoridation-Cost, qn 374. Proposed referendum, qn 670.

Gas and Fuel Corporation-Concessions to service pensioners. q 3932.

Geria'tric Services-Queen Elizabeth Geriatric Centre. Ballarat, 4338.


Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesEstablishment of committees, qn 3560. Capital value of statutory authorities, qn 4166.

Grievances, 4267.

Evans. Mr A. T.-continued

Housing Commission-Units at 1288 Grevillea Road, Wendouree, q 1334.


Law Department-Budget allocation, 1492.

Liquor Control Commission-Vacancies, qn 3308.

Medical Practitioners (Private Hospitals) Bill, 258, 344.

Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board-Cost of operation, qn 1948. Absenteeism, qn 1948. Proposed integration with Country Fire Authority, qn 2235, qn 3034, 3789.

Mines Act-Amendment, qn 5117.

Ministry, The-Premier's media unit, qn 3240. Electorate visits by Minister of Public Works, qn 3265.

Pensioners-Concession to service pensioners, qn 3932.

Petitions-Beaufort House, Ballarat, 2243. School Dental Service, 3838. Queen Elizabeth Geriatric Centre. Ballarat, 4338.

Points of Order-Interjections, 53. Scope of debate, 64. Misleading statements, 253. Behaviour of Minister, 975. Relevancy of remarks, 1265, 1270. Questions without notice to relate to Government administration, 1721. Statements in debate, 3794, 4271. Admissibility of amendments, 3797. Offensive remark, 4272. Criticism of Government department, 4931.


Potatoes-Foundation seed, qn 3211. Spindle tuber viroid, qn 3934.

Premier and Cabinet, Department of the-Staff, qn 3240, qn 4683.


Road Vehicles-Safety helmets for cyclists, qn 1118.

Sewerage-Ballarat Sewerage Authority, qn 25.

Superannuation-For VicRail employees, qn 3238.

Supply (1983-84, No. I) Bill, 4581.

Victorian Railways-Workshops: Ballarat, 1001, qn 2227, qn 2228; Bendigo, qn 2227; Newport, qn 2227. Passing loop on Ballarat line, qn 2228. Commonwealth finance, qn 2228. Melboume-Ballarat service, qn 2229. Superannuation, qn 3238. Norman Street crossing, qn 3579. Ballarat passenger service, qn 3594. Vinelander, qn 3601. Melbourne-Adelaide XPT service, qn 5319. Account payment sections, Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong, qn 5319.

Water and Sewerage Authorities (Restructuring) Bill, 3651,3653.


Evans. Mr A. T.-continued Workers Compensation-Premiums. 5198.


Evans, Mr B. J. (Gippsland East)

Aboriginal Lands (Aborigines' Advancement League) (Watt Street. Northcote) Bill. 1700.

Alcohol-Effects of abuse. 4550.

Appropriation (1982-83. No. I) Bill. 690, 882.

Building and Construction Industry-Criminal infiltration, qn 21. Arbitration, qn 523.

Bush Fires-Ash Wednesday, 3108. Appeal, 3108. Relief. 3108. Damage to catchment areas, 3204.

Casinos-Inquiry by Mr Connor. QC: Discussions with Premier. q 601.


Commonwealth-State Relations-Franklin dam, q 4081.

Constitution (Council Powers) Bill, 3887, 3888.

Constitution (Duration of Parliament) Bill, 4449, 4967.4973.


Country Fire Authority-Proposed integration with Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board, 1891, 3783.

Dairying Industry-Proposed milk tax, q 280.


Drought-Income levels for primary producers, q 1819. Economic effects. q 3611.


Education-Student travel allowances, 886. Health and human relations courses, 1424.

Electoral Commission Bill, 1972, 1984. 1986, 1991, 1998.

Employment and Training-Employment for blue-collar workers, 883.

Energy Consumption Levy Bill, 2274, 2404, 2916.


Firearms (Amendment) Bill. 4211, 4417, 4419, 4426, 5162,5164.

Fire Authorities Bill, 5276.

Fisheries (Fees) Bill, 2442, 2451, 2914.

Forests Commission-Assistance to sawmilling industry, 885.

Gambling-Casinos, q 601.

Gippsland Lakes-Erosion, 4551.

Evans. Mr B. J.-continued Government Departments and Instrumentalities

Returns on business undertakings, q 530, q 836. Return on assets, 4908.

Grievances, 3503,4550.


Housing Industry Association, qn 22.

Labor Party-History, 882.

Lands Department-Grazing licence rents, 885.

Legal Aid-For Traralgon couple, qn 670.

Liquor Control Bill, 4512, 5246.


Master Builders Association-Investigation, qn 22.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works-Fire damage to catchment areas, 3204.

Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board-Proposed integration with Country Fire Authority, 1891, 3782.

Mines (Amendment) Bill (No. 2),4367,4828,4842.

Ministerial Statements-Proposed integration of Country Fire Authority and Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board, 1891. Ash Wednesday bush fires, 3108. Victorian Dairy Industry Authority, 3479.

Mitchell River-Silt jetties, q 4533, 4551.


Municipalities-Pensioner rate concessions, q 3044.

National Parks Service-Budget allocation, 885.

Nuclear Activities (Prohibitions) Bill, 5282.

Pensioners-Rate concessions, q 3044.

Petitions-Health and human relations courses, 1424. Retail trading hours, 3144. Firearms registration, 3159. School Dental Service, 3839.

Points of Order-Rule of anticipation, 1556. Rephrasing of question without notice, 2362. Tabling of report, 3460. Admissibility of amendments, 3796, 4971. Scope of debate, 4218. Relevancy of remarks, 4965.

Primary Industries-Wage fixing, 3503.

Public Account (State Development Account) Bill, 2568,2575.

Public Authorities (Contributions) (Amendment) Bill, 3848, 3864.


Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2586.

Revocation and Excision of Crown Reservations Bill (No. 2), 5267.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 511.

State Board of Education Bill, 5265.

(42) INDEX

Evans, Mr B. J.-continued

State Electricity Commission-Increased charges, 884,885.

State Electricity Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2938,2946,2947,2949.

Taxation-Proposed Commonwealth resource-based tax, q 5214.

Telecom Australia-Charges, q 3495.

Timber Industry-Increased royalties, 883, q 1637. Assistance, 885. Sawmilling in east Gippsland, 887.


Transport Bill, 4756, 4783, 4793.

Victorian Dairy Industry Authority-Report, 3479.

Wages-In rural industries, 3503.

Water and Sewerage Authorities (Restructuring) Bill, 3380. 3452, 3454, 3457, 3546, 3651, 3655, 3658, 3668,4376.

Water Resources-Conservation funds, q 3069.



Debate-Incorrect numbering of clauses, 2412.

Extractive Industries-Damages claim against Castlemai~e quarry, 3349, 3552.

F

Family Law Act, 662, 666, qn 3332.

Family Law and Marriage Act, qn 3322.

Federal Affairs. Ministry for-Access to documents, qn 2121. Technology information systems, qn 2121. Objectives, qn 2122. Staff, qn 2122. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 2122. Purchases, qn 2122. Administration of legislation, qn 2862. Corporate plans, qn 3556. Visual display units, qn 3558, qn 3601. Aying of State flag, qn 4675.

Federal Crimes Commission, q 29, q 192, q 1129, q 1548.

Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia-Royal Commission by Mr Costigan, QC: Interim report No. 4, q 29, q 30, 38, q 129, q 131, 135, q 189, q 191; prosecutions, q 35; Ministerial statement, 40, 79; organized crime, q 276; proposed national crimes commission, 808; Government's attitude, q 1034; Mrs Lois Cooper, qn 3314. Affiliation with Labor Party, q 129. Statements by the honourable member for Warmambool, q 131, q 600. Violence, q 2137.

Fencing-Subsidies, 4998, 4999.

Fibremakers Factory, Bayswater-Retrenchments, 2034,2038.

Firearms-Gun laws, q 2615. Licences, qn 2738. Registration, 3159, 3617, 3690, 3839, 3941,4026,4178, 4338, 4442, 4536. (See also "Bills-Firearms (Amendment) Bill".)

Fire Control-Total fire bans, q 1206, 3510, 3511. Potential fire danger, q 1638. Subsidy to farmers for fire-fighting equipment, q 2130. Licences, qn 2738, qn 3330. Use of Royal Australian Air Force aircraft, q 2743. Restrictions, q 3340. (See also "Bills-Fire Authorities Bilr, "Bush Fires", "Country Fire Authority" and "Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board".)

Fire Safety-Materials treated with carcinogenic flameresistant chemicals, qn 3322.

Fisheries and Wildlife Division-Native birds for Macedon Ranges, 665, 668. Research project on Hai Kung, qn 2218. Endangered species of birds, qn 2219. Kangaroo population, qn 3273, qn 3274. Port Phillip Bay scallop and mussel fishing, 4085. Duck Bay netting, 4706. (See also "Bills-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill", "Fisheries (Fees) Bill', and •• Wild/{(e (Fees) Bitr.)

Flags-Victorian: Aying by Government departments and instrumentalities, qn 675, q 1132, qn 3030, qn 3259, qn 3261, qn 3262, qn 3304, qn 3305, qn 3307, qn 3328, qn 3594, qn 3595, qn 3681 qn 3926, qn 3927, qn 3928, qn 4162, qn 4675, qn 4676, qn 4693, qn SOil. On Parliament House, q 3778, q 3779.

Fluoridation-Ofwater supplies, qn 374, qn 3311. Proposed referendum, qn 670. Sodium fluoride, qn 3311. Effect on dental bills, q 3330. (See also "Dental Services" and "Health-General".)

Foprty, Mr W. F. (Sunshine)

Apprentices-Additional positions, q 2241. State Additional Apprenticeship Scheme, q 3497_

Dental Services-School, 3688, 4802.

Economy, The-Effects of inflation, q 680. Results of economic summit, q 3833.

Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesState Additional Apprenticeship Scheme, q 3497.

Health-Health care cards, q 2747. Treatment of infectious diseases, q 4330.

Municipalities-Triennial elections, q 1132.


Fogarty. Mr W. F.-continued

Petitions-School Dental Service, 3689, 4802. Retail trading hours, 4707.


Salinity Committee-Report presented: Barr Creek catchment. mineral reserve basins and Lake Tyrreil schemes. 2620.



Debate-Unparliamentary expression, 2681.

Rulings and Statements as Acting Speaker

Debate-Offensive remark, 83. Reflection on Royal Commission, 89. Misleading statement, 90. Speaking to both motion and amendment, 2304. Interjections, 2310, 2312, 2805, 2806. Relevancy of remarks, 2410, 2411, 2804. Tabling of quoted documents, 2803. Reference to debate in same session, 3815.

Food-Pesticide residues, qn 913, qn 3330. Adulterated, qn 3322, qn 3585, qn 3592. Additives, qn 3591, qn 3593, qn 3597. Salt content, qn 3591. Labelling, qn 3599. APM table-top sweetener, qn 3600. Contamination, q 5020. (See also "BillsFood Bill" and "Health-General".)

Food Plus Store, North Carlton, 4178.

Fordham, Mr R. C. (Footscray)

Aboriginal Affairs-Aboriginal language courses, qn 1534.

Administration and Probate (Survival of Actions) Bill,356.

Administrative Law (Amendment) Bill, 2399.

Apprentices-Horticultural training courses, 267. At Horsham Technical School, 1710.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. I) Bill, 554, 683, 694, 1514.

Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation-Effect of black bans, q 2430.

Budget for 1982-83.554,1514.

Business of the House-Extension of question time, 34.0rder,607,2194,2490, 2951,3052,4372,4383, 4448, 4803, 4946. Sessional Orders, 774, 1957, 3618. Days and hours of sitting, 1134, 1362, 1871.

Fordham. Mr R. C.-continued

Notices of motion, 1556,2438. Correction of Bills, 3051.

Constitutional Convention, Australian, 3051.


Constitution (Local Government) Bill, 3414, 3945.

Constitution (Qualification of Electors) Bill, 2546, 2588.

Construction Industry Long Service Leave Bill, 5234.

Deaths-Hon. J. J. Ginifer, 10. W. F. L. Reese, Esq., 593.

Drought-Relief, 146, 167. Tour by honourable members, 2426. Minimum price for livestock, q 2434.

Education-

Education Department-Expenditure, qn 524, qn 670, qn 3001, qn 3921. Staff, qn 590. Restructuring, q 839, q 2242. Fencing of land in Doncaster, 1192. Management consultants, qn 1714. Library Branch, q 1954. Special Services Division, 2036. Objectives, qn 2528. Maternity leave, qn 3575. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3585. Discretionary funds, qn 3603. Technology information systems, qn 3911. Goods and services, qn 3917. Non-Government organizations, qn 3922. Hying of State flag, qn 3927. Access to documents, qn 4147. Grants and subsidies, qn 4155. Internal auditors, qn 4158. Leave policies, qn 4167. Equal opportunity programme, qn 4665. Forms, qn 4670. Works and services, qn 4672. Instruction manuals, qn 4673. Day labour, qn 4676. Alleged bribes, qn 4676.

Finance-Funds for registered schools, qn 524. Furniture grants, qn 1713. Grants to non-Government schools, q 1819, q 3778. Funding of school improvement plan, q 1951. Departmental borrowings, q 2433. Expenditure, qn 2528. Voucher system of funding, qn 2738. Grants to school councils, q 3068, q 3155. Distribution of State aid, qn 3604. Allocations to private schools, qn 3605, q 4672, q 5212. Construction cost of Westmeadows Heights Primary School, qn 4075. Grants to Government schools, qn 4687. Funding for St John's Greek Orthodox College, q 5024.

General-Schools in Prahran electorate, qn 23. Computers in schools, qn 185. Schools in Heatherton electorate, qn 186. Victorian Advisory Committee on Multicultural Education, q 197. Horticultural training courses, 267. School

(44) INDEX

Fordham, Mr R. C.-continued Fordham, Mr R. C.-continued improvement programme, q 278. State Board of Education: Appointments, q 834, q 1333, q 1634, q 3502, qn 4686; salaries, qn 4166, qn 4167; representation, qn 4166. Curriculum services, q 840. Support services, 908. Education initiatives, 1066. Migrant education, q 1335, q 2362. Bilingual education, qn 1534. Aboriginal language courses, qn 1534. Community education officers, qn 1716. Travel on school bus service by unemployed persons, 2425. Inquiry into management education, qn 2524. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 2527, qn 2528. Library projects, qn 2532, qn 3572. Operation Noah, q 2876. School cooling programme, 3151. School bands and orchestras, qn 3573. Gymnasiums in northern region, qn 4074. Programmes for unemployed youth, qn 4075. Education of handicapped children, qn 4142. Regional boards. of education, qn 4154. Senior education officers, q 4174. Community involvement in State schools, q 4177. Correspondence school, 4436. Language centres, q 4438. Role of school principals, q 4531. School councils, q 4532, q 4614, q 5125. Religious education, q 4616. Studies or surveys on illiteracy, qn 4680. Proposed Australian peace and development research institute, qn 4686. Report of Co-ordinator General of Education, q 5021. Corporal punishment, qn 5121.

Land-Miller's rope works site, q 1133. In Doncaster, 1192. For Kyneton High School, 2735.

Post-Secondary-Engineering course at Bendigo College of Advanced Education, 369. Colleges of advanced education, q 445. Proposed amalgamation of State College of Victoria, Melbourne, and Institute of Early Childhood Development, q 1640.

School Buildings and Grounds-In Doncaster electorate, qn 1534. Improvement programme, q 1951. Cyclic maintenance programme, q 2431, qn 2523. Cooling programme, 3151. School construction, Ocean Grove, qn 3581.

Schools, High-In Prahran, qn 23. Blackburn South, qn 1713, qn 3574. Requirements, q 2239. Timboon, 2522. Kyneton, q 2735. Brentwood, 3151. Balwyn, 3402.

Schools, Other-In Prahran, qn 23. Caanan College, 518. Ansua Developmental School, qn 2736.

Schools, Primary-In Prahran, qn 23. Parktone, qn 19. Enrolments, qn 524. Doncaster, 909. Melton South, 1192. Terrara Park, qn 1534, qn 3904. Bacchus Marsh, 1803. Kyneton, 2426. Timboon, 2522. Livingstone, qn 2523, qn 3904. Malvern, 3150, 3902. Barwon Heads, qn 3582. Clerical

assistance, q 3614. Ararat West, 3774. Roslyn, 4143.

Schools, Registered-St Paul's Anglican Grammar School, 2522. St John's Greek Orthodox College, q 5024.

Schools, Secondary-Enrolments, qn 524. Staffing arrangements, q 1334.

Schools, Special-Balwyn, qn 22. Carronbank, 1871.

Schools, Technical-Maryborough, 1406. Horsham, 1710. Whitehorse, q 2875. Box Hill, q 2875, 4144. Operating costs, qn 4688.

Special Education-Migrant education, q 1335, q 2362. Bilingual programmes, qn 1534. Aboriginal language courses, qn 1534. For handicapped children, qn 4154.

Students-Enrolments, qn 23. Behavioural problems, qn 1536. Special assistance programmes, qn 2861. Transport from Eastbridge Hostel, qn 3573. With hearing impairments, qn 4685.

Teachers-Salaries, qn 22, qn 1535. Trade teachers, qn 22. Victorian Secondary Teachers Association, q 444, q 2432, q 3609. Teaching hours, q 445, q 529, q 1880, q 2436. Victorian Association of Teachers, q 527. Appeals, q 833. Shared teacher scheme, q 1126. In secondary schools, q 1334. Inservice education applications, qn 1536. Conditions and staffing for 1983, 1710. Qualified, qn 1713. Industrial agreement, q 1821, 2035, q 2130, q 2134, q 2614, q 3070. Special needs, 2036. Senior education officers, q 2430. Remedial, q 2735. Promotion, q 2860. For high schools, q 3407. Of mathematics and science, q 3497. q 5209. Of computer usage, qn 3573. Interchanging between industry, qn 3575. Number employed, qn 3600. Emergency, qn 3603. Technical Teachers Union of Victoria, 3676. Part-time, q 3685, qn 4075. Pay deductions for union membership, qn 3926. Specialist for Doncaster inspectorate, 4014. Community language, q 4023. Centralized employment, q 4532. Industrial action, q 4798, q 4898.

Technical and Further Education-College for Knox, 907. Review, 1406. Restructuring, q 1640. Inquiry, q 1720. Financial control, q 3048.

Educational Grants (Continuation) Bill, 2179, 2203, 2204,2473.

Educational Services, Ministry of-Staff, qn 1714, qn 1715, qn 2527, qn 2528. Deputations, q 1724. Objectives, qn 2527. Expenditure, qn 2527, qn 3922, qn 4673. Purchases, qn 2527. Reports of State Co-ordination Council, qn 3586. Tecbnol-


Fordham, Mr R. C.-continued ogy information systems, qn 3911. Supply of goods and services by Government agencies, qn 3917. Non-Government organizations, qn 3922. Hying of State flag, qn 3927. Access to documents, qn 4147. Grants and subsidies, qn 4155. Equalopportunity programme, qn 4665. Forms issued, qn 4670. Works and services by outside agencies, q 4673. Day labour, qn 4676. Alleged bribes, qn 4676.

Education Service (Amendment) Bill, 1339, 1467, 1474.

Electoral-Election funds, 4663.

Employment and Training-Employment initiatives, q 2429.

Environment Protection (Air Pollution Control) Bill, 1844.

Equal Opportunity-Programme in Education Department, qn 4665.

Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia-Royal Commission by Mr Costigan, QC: Ministerial statement, 79.


Food Bill, 2888.


Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesGovernment appointments, 1054. Private interests of officials, 1224. Authorities responsible to Minister of Educational Services, qn 2527, qn 2528, qn 3911, qn 3917, qn 3927, qn 4147, qn 4155, qn 4665, qn 4670, qn 4672, qn 4673, qn 4676. Authorities responsible to Minister of Education, qn 3911, qn 3917, qn 3921, qn 3922, qn 3927, qn 4147, qn 4155, qn 4158, qn 4665, qn 4670, qn 4672, qn 4673, qn 4676.

Grievance Day-Suspension of Standing Order, 2545,4353,5198.

Grievances, 3502.

House Committee-Appointment, 4353.

Housing Commission-Purchase at 1282 Grevillea Road, Wendouree, q 1334.

Immigration and Ethnic Affairs-Language services, q 2619.


Joint Sittings of Parliament-La Trobe University, 3145. Victorian Institute of Secondary Education, 4353,4528, 4529.

Judges Salaries Bill, 2439.

Labor Party-Honouring of election promises, q 445.

Library Committee-Appointment, 3782.

Fordham, Mr R. C.-continued Limitation of Actions (Personal Injury Claims) Bill,

2546.


Local Government (Investments) Bill, 2398.

Local Government (Municipal Council Elections) BiII,3414.

Melbourne College of Advanced Education Bill, 2254, 2387,2713, 2719, 2720, 2721, 2722, 2723, 2724, 2725,2726,2727,2728,2970,2975.

Members-Private interests, 1224. Suspension of honourable member for Hawthorn, 1224. Appreciation of services of the Hon. L. H. S. Thompson, CMG,1617.


Ministerial Statements-Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia: Royal Commission, 79. Education initiatives, 1066. Private interests of Parliamentarians and Government officials, 1224. Richmond City Council Report (Parts 2 and 3), q 1336. Victorian Dairy Industry Authority, 3484.

Mortuary Industry and Cemeteries Administration Committee-Appointment, 449.

Motor Accidents (Amendment) Bill, 2888.


Museums Bill, 4651, 4654.

Natural Resources and Environment CommitteeAppointment, 3411.

Parliament-Broadcasting of proceedings, 532. Use of Legislative Council Chamber, 4442,4528,5028.

Points of Order-Offensive remarks, 48, 1338. Scope of debate, 64. Question to relate to Government administration, 129. Broadcasting of proceedings, 532. Admissibility of question without notice, 682. Relevancy of remarks, 2425, 2466. Moving of amendments, 2856. Tabling of quoted· documents, 3465, 3466, 3468. Matter must relate to Government administration, 4660, 4661. Parliamentary privilege, 5293.

Police Department-Operation Noah, q 2876.

Post-Secondary Education (Amendment) Bill, 4445, 4631, 5090, 5096, 5097, 5098, 5099, 5100, 5102, 5103, 5104, 5232.

Pounds (Amendment) Bill, 1778.


Public Account (Trust Funds) Bill, 2350.

Public Bodies Review Committee-Referral of State Rivers and Water Supply Commission and constituted authorities, 2520.

(46) INDEX

Fordham, Mr R. C.-continued Public Transport-Use of school bus service by

unemployed persons, 2425.

Questions on Notice-Answers, qn 1714.

Richmond City Council-Report of Mr Nicholson, QC: Ministerial statement, q 1336.

Salinity Committee-Appointment, 449, 4353. Referral of Dartmouth reservoir, 2595.

Social Development Committee-Appointment, 4795.

Solicitor-General, 1054.

State Board of Education Bill, 4446, 4641,5068,5073, 5075,5076,5077,5265.



Transport Bill, 4778.

Universities-Melbourne: Council appointment, 1695; management education, qn 3596. La Trobe, 3145.

Victorian Association for Peace Studies-Proposed Australian peace and development research institute, qn 4686.

Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture Bill, 1210, 1362, 1940.

Victorian Dairy Industry Authority-Inquiry into "Big M" advertising, 3484.

Victorian Institute of Colleges-Bendigo College of Advanced Education: Engineering school, 369. Colleges of advanced education, q 445.

Victorian Institute of Secondary Education-Council, 4353, 4528, 4529.


Victorian Tourism Commission Bill, 2497.

Water Supply-Restrictions, 2426.


Foreshores-Coastal management in Shire of Barrabool, 666, 669. Report of reserves study, qn 5123.

Forests Commission-Wood chipping in Otway Ranges, 38, 135, 1822. Management of Grampians area, qn 273. Increased royalties for timber industry, 805, q 838, 883, 895, 947, 948, q 1637, q 1719. Use of alpine parks, 805. Assistance to sawmilling industry, 885. Increases in charges, 947, 948. Budget allocation, 947, 3903. Publications, q 2362, q 2363. Ash Wednesday bush fires, 3072. Access to documents, qn 3212. Questions on

Forests Commission-continued

notice, qn 3213, qn 5012. Technology information systems, qn 3213. Objectives, qn 3213. Staff, qn 3214, qn 3215, qn 3217. Expenditure, qn 3214, qn 3216, qn 3217, qn 50 I O. Legislation administered, qn 3215. Publications, qn 3215. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 3216. Purchases, qn 3216. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3217. Trade union representation, qn 3217. Fire bans, 3511. Accident at Mount Alexander quarry, 3551. Wage and salary costs, 3672, 3675. Plantation establishment assistance, 3899, 3903. District forestry offices, 4431. Oil consumption, qn 5006. Forms issued, qn 5006. Goods and services, qn 5006. Air-conditioning, qn 5006. Overseas trips by officers, qn 5007. State Co-ordination Council, qn 5007. Advertising and public relations services, qn 5007, qn 5009. Grants and subsidies, qn 5007. Repairs to motor vehicles, qn 5008. Interpreters, qn 5008. Works and services, qn 5009. Information supplied to television stations, qn 5009. Internal auditors, qn 5010. Communications systems, qn 5010. Non-Government organizations, qn 50 10. Aying of State flag, qn 5011. Day labour, qn5011. Alleged bribes~ qn 5011. Injuries to employees, qn 5011. Licences issued, qn 5012. Corporate plans, qn 5012. Visual display units, qn 5012. Allocation of funds for. fuel reduction bums, qn 5013. Timber harvesting, q 5129. (See also "Bush Fires," "Fire Control," "Primary Industries-Timber' and "Timber Industry".)

Franklin Dam, q 4081.

Freedom of Information-Proposed legislation, q 28, qn 1713, qn 2536. Code, q 2747, 4998.

Free Kindergarten Union, qn 3321.

Fuel and Power (See "Energy Resources", "Gas and Fuel Corporation", "Petroleum Industry" and "State Electricity Commission".)

Funeral Services-Provision of transport of corpses, qn 1409. Pamphlet, qn 3258.

G

Gambling-Casinos, q 37, q 133, q 194, q 196, qn 273, q 446, q 596, q 598, q 600, q 676, q 768, 796, q 920, 1339, 1353, q 2616, qn 2738, q 4331, 4338, q 4434. Poker machines, qn 273, 2364, q 3610, 3829, q 4022, q 4025, q 4076, q 4080, q 4176, 4277, 4335, q 4434, q 4438, q 4531, q 4705,4706, q 5017, q 5018, q 5019, q 5322. Lucky envelope machine licences, qn 3005. Loss of on-course totalizator tickets, q 3496. Lottery operations, 3839, 4178, 4801. Bingo games: Infiltration by organized crime,


Gambling-cont inued qn 4149; major operators, qn 4163. Bally Corporation, 4547. Licensed Clubs Association of Victoria, q 4705. Australian Clubs Development Association, q 4705. (See also "Bills-Lotteries Gaming and Betting (Administration) Bill". "Lotteies Gaming and Betting (Amendment) Bill". "Casinos" and "Poker Machines".)

Garage Hoists-Safety of Molnar hoists, 1708, 1711.

Gas and Fuel Corporation-Charges: Increases, q 28, q 29, 382, 406, q 526, q 531, 586, 587, 610, 657, 703, 733, 746, 761, 816, 898, 929, 956, 998, 999, 1010, q 1125, q 1882, q 2616, qn 2868. Housing Advisory Centre, qn 126. Budget allocation, 990. Gas cylinder rentals, 3525. Access to documents, qn 3905. Expenditure, qn 3908. Concessions to service pensioners, qn 3931. Capital value, qn 4166. (See also "Energy Resources".)

Gavin, Mr P. M. (Coburg) .

Animals-Ecological research into endangered species, qn 16, qn 17.


Arts, The-Construction of regional arts centres, qn 2228.

Betta Grower Sales (Vic.) Pty Ltd-Employment practices, 3520.

Budget-For 1982-83, 872. Leverage leasing, 873.

Child Care-Pre-schools in Coburg and Broadmeadows, qn 911.

Coles, G. J., and Co. Ltd-Battery prices, 1709.


Consumer Affairs-Battery prices at G. J. Coles and Co. Ltd, 1709. Activities of Betta Grower Sales (Vic.) Pty Ltd, 3520. Tele-Door Advertising and Marketing, 3521.

Correctional Services Division-Remand section, Pentridge Prison, qn 3904.

Drought-Tour of affected areas by honourable members, 2209, 2422, 2423.

Economy, The-Results of economic summit, q 3831.

Education-Miller's rope works site, q 1133. Gymnasiums in northern region schools, qn 4074.


Gavin, Mr P. M.-continued

Employment and Training-Employment in private sector, 874.

Energy Resources-Brown coal, qn 271. Natural gas, qn 272. Solar energy research, qn 2216, qn 2217. Alternative fuel research, qn 2217. Oil royalties, qn 2860.

Gambling-Poker machines, 4706.


Health-Community health centres: New, qn 16; priority list, qn 669.

House Builders' Liability-Defective homes, 415.

Housing-Budget allocation, 875. Federal funds, q 1880.

Housing Commission-Security on estates, q 3045.

Local Government (House Builders' Liability) (Amendment) Act-Administration, 415.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways BoardEast Preston tramline extension, 874.

Members-Involvement of honourable member for Kew with Metropolitan Transit Council, q 1552.

Metropolitan Transit Council-Members, q 1552.

Motor Accidents Board-Police investigations into alleged fraud, q 190.

Petition-Poker machines, 4706.

Points of Order-Identification of quoted document, 731. Relevancy of remarks, 745,1286,4602. Tabling of quoted document, 746.

Police Department-Investigation into alleged fraud, q 190.

Premiers Conference-Economic effects, q 2542.

Public Transport-Budget allocation, 874. Corridor study, 874. East Preston tramline extension, 874.

Sport-Inaugural Australia Games, q 4332.

Supply (1983-84, No. 1) Bill, 4587.

Tele-Door Advertising and Marketing-Employment practices, 3520.

Totalizator Agency Board-Turnover, qn 16.

Victorian Railways-lease-back of rolling-stock, 873. Staffing of suburban stations, q 2239. Accident at West Richmond station, 3147.


(48) INDEX

Gavin, Mr P. M.-continued

Youth, sport and Recreation, Department of-Revenue from TAB investments, qn 16. AuditorGeneral's report, q 770.

Geelong-Proposed crematorium, qn 18. Cost of overaward site payments, qn 1330. Union policies on over-award payments, qn 1330. Local government boundaries, qn 2604. Review of municipalities, qn 2605. Cement dust fall-out from Australian Portland Cement Ltd, 3528. Proposal to establish poker machine factory, q 4076, q 4080, q 4176. Water sports project, 4661,4663. (See also "BillsGeelong Performing Arts Centre Trust (Amendment) Bilf' and "Geelong Waterworks and Sewerage (Bellarine Water Supply) Bill".)

Geelong Regional Commission-Reports, qn 1813. Review, qn 1813. Discussions re establishment of poker machine factory in Geelong, q 4076.

Gembrook-Proposed public shooting range, 3690, 4442,4535.


Geriatric Services-Nursing homes, q 837, q 1724, qn 3309, qn 3310, qn 3311, 3326. Special accommodation houses, q 2437. Availability of hospital beds, qn 3297. Waiting lists for hospitals for the aged, qn 3309, qn 3322, qn 3327. Incidence of strokes, qn 3334. Queen Elizabeth Geriatric Centre: Geelong, q 4018; Ballarat, 4338, 4706. (See also "Elderly Citizens".)

Gippsland Lakes-Trawling, 3144. Mitchell River silt jetties, q 4533, 4551. Erosion, 4552.

Good Luck Enterprise-Syndicate scheme, 2636.

Government Departments and Instrumentalities-Victorian Government Directory, 120, 123, 2069. Apprenticeship opportunities, 263, 269. Proposed Commonwealth tax on cheques, q 440. Returns on business undertakings, q 530, q 836. Dividend tax, q 601, 727, 737, 867, 928, 992, 998, 999,1005, q 2058, q 2138, qn 2868, 4903. Appointment of committees and boards of inquiry, 808, qn 3560. Vetting of senior appointments, q 833, q 834, q 835, q 917, q 918, q 920, 1039. Transport task force on Government vehicles, q 921. Intensive programme budgeting, 931, 932. Government appointments, 969, 1039. Occupational Safety and Health Code, qn 1119. Private interests of officials, 1211. Effect of wage increases for metal wQrkers, qn 1318. Instructions to permanent heads, q 1419. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1543. Government-owned trading bodies, qn 1544. Accountability of public bodies, 1800, 1804. Charges, q 1882, q 3838. Apprentices, qn 2232.

Government Departments and Instrumentalities-continued

Proposed public charges and wages freeze, 2365. Freedom of information code, q 2747. Audit staff, qn 3304. State Additional Apprenticeship Scheme, q 3497. Establishment of committees, qn 3560. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3585. Grants and subsidies, qn 3585. Subsidies, qn 3586. Goods and services, qn 3587. Expenditure, qn 3588, qn 3907. Communications systems, qn 3588. Capital value, qn 4166. Finances, qn 4170. Payment of salaries, q 4896. Return on assets, 4903. Register of assets, qn 5000. Payments due to sub-contractors, 5226. (See also "Public Bodies Review Committee".)

Government Printing Office-Stationery contract, q 2871. Use by Government instrumentalities, qn 3605. Printing of defamatory material, qn 4161. Financial allocation, 4591.

Governor, The-Address-in-Reply, 37.

Grain Elevators Board-Effects of drought on grain harvest, 962. Administration, q 3342, q 3781. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3680. (See also "Bills-Grain Elevators (Amendment) Bill" and "Primary Industries-General".)

Gray, Mr D. J. F. (Syndal)


Budget for 1982-83, 706, 1229.

Commonwealth Government-Economic policies, q 1634.


Consumer Affairs-Product coding in supermarkets, q 5022.

Consumer Affairs, Ministry of-Review, q 3615.

Deaths-Hon. A. P. Van Vliet, 1123. K. F. King, Esq., 3040.


Education-Operation Noah, q 2876. Syndal High School, q 4615.

Employment and Training-Employment initiatives programme, 707. Job Watch, q 1205. Job creation programmes, q 2432.

Environment-Emissions from Wilke and Co. Ltd, 364,4010.

Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia-Royal Commission by Mr Costigan, QC: Interim report No. 4, 117; reflections on commissioner, q 131.


Food Plus Store, North Clayton, 4178.


Gray, Mr D. J. F.-continued

Freedom of Information-Proposed legislation, qn 2536.

Grievances, 40 1.

Hospitals-Queen Victoria Medical Centre, 402, 706, q 3408. Capital works programme, 568.


Industry, q 1634. Land Conservation Council-Submission, qn 2536.

Law Courts-Children's Court hearings, qn 912.

Liberal Party-Economic policies, 708.


Ministerial Statements-Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia: Royal Commission, 117. Hospital capital works programme, 568.

Ministry, The-Review of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, q 3615.

Municipalities-Waverley City Council, 4Ol.

Personal Explanation-Electorate office of honourable member for Syndal, 2437.

Petition-Food Plus Store, North Clayton, 4178.

Points of Order-Offensive remarks, 83, 404. Reflection on Royal Commission, 91. Availability of document referred to, 569, 570. Identification of quoted document, 747.

Police Department-Operation Noah, q 2876.

Premier and Cabinet, Department of the-Budget allocation, 1229.

Property and Services, Department of-Land Purchasing, Land Sales Monitoring and Research Division, q 773.


Road Vehicles-Registration of mini bikes, 2030.


State Electricity Commission-Geelong-Portland transmission line, qn 3933.

Trustees Executors and Agency Co. Ltd, TheAppointment ofliquidators, q 4435.

Wilke and Co. Ltd-Emissions, 364.


Grievance Day-Suspension of Standing Order, 2545, 4353,5198.

Grievances, 382, 774, 2059, 2620, 3499, 4267, 4536, 5216.

Handicapped Persons-Proposed maxicab scheme, 955, 1115, 1116. Public transport facilities, q 1037. First aid training for employees of public utilities, 1191, 1194. Library facilities, qn 1197. Vacant residential facility in Moe, 1405, 1407. Colanda

Handicapped Persons-continued

Training Centre, 1532, 1533. Funds for housing for intellectually handicapped, q 1636. Services for blind children, 2093. Latrobe Valley homes, 2117. Residential unit programme, q 2616. Collections by Universal Life Church Ltd, 4009, 4014, q 4022. Education of handicapped children, qn 4154. Multi-purpose taxi scheme, q 4798. (See also "Bills-Equal Opportunity (Discrimination Against Disabled Persons) Bill", "Equal Opportunity (Discrimination Against Disabled Persons) Bill (No. 2) ", "Education-Special Education" and "Mental Health-Mentally Retarded Persons"')

Hann, Mr E. J. (Rodney)

Agriculture, Department of-Budget allocation, 1524, 1526, 1528. Alleged dismissals, q 3494.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. I) Bill, 687, 931, 1181, 1230, 1231, 1233, 1241, 1245, 1254, 1258, 1430, 1458, 1483, 1486, 1524, 1526, 1528.

Arts, The-Bass booking agency, q 2875.

Audit Office-Budget allocation, 1230, 1231.

Budget-For 1982-83,931,1181, 1230, 1231, 1233, 1241, 1245, 1254, 1258, 1430, 1458, 1483, 1486, 1524, 1526, 1528. Programme budgeting, 931. Leverage leasing, 932.

Bush Fires-Appeal, q 3042, q 3068. Community committees, qn 4684.

Business of the House-Notice of motion, 1557. Sessional Orders, 1959.

Child Care-Central payments for kinderprten teachers, q 5017.

Cognate Bills-Combined debate, 932.




Consumer Affairs-Advertising campaign for pro-tected tenants, q 918.

Country Roads (Lands) Bill, 2731.

Deaths-The Hon. J. J. Ginifer, 12. W. F. L. Reese, Esq., 593. K. F. King, Esq., 3038.

Director of Public Prosecutions Bill, 2669, 2680, 2683,2686,2688,2690.

Drought-Relief, q 30, q 131, 137, 933. Sheep slaughter subsidy, 365, q 377, q 677, q 770,935.

Economic Development, Ministry for-Budget allocation, 1233.

(50) INDEX

Hann, Mr E. J.-continued Education-

Hann, Mr E. J.-continued

Education Department-Budget allocation, 936, 1430, 1458, 1483, 1486.

Finance-Student grant, q 3155.

General-School improvement programme, q 278, q 1951. State Board of Education, q 834, q 1333, q 1634. Government initiatives, 1093. Health and human relations courses, 1424, 3049. Corresponence school, q 4436. Role of school principals, q 4531. School councils, q 4614, q 5125.

Schools. High-Requirements, q 2239.

Teachers-Victorian Association of Teachers, q 526. Shared teacher scheme, q 1126. Staffing arrangements in secondary schools, 2030. Industrial agreement, 2030, q 2130. Senior education officers, q 2430, q 4174. For high schools, q 3407. Number employed, qn 3600. Victorian Secondary Teachers Association, q 3609. Part-time, q 3685. Industrial action, q 4898. Of mathematics and science, q 5209.

Technical and Further Education-Report of review panel, q 1719.

Educational Grants (Continuation) Bill, 2469.

Education Service (Amendment) Bill, 1472.


Employment and Training-Employment initiatives programme, 937, q 3832.

Equal Opportunity-Anti-discrimination legisla-tion,3049.

Film Victoria (Amendment) Bill, 4183.

Film Victoria (Reconstitution) Bill, 2149.

Firearms-Proposed legislation, q 2615.


Aood Plain Management Bill, 2975.

Freedom ofInformation Bill, 1795, 2891, 2892, 2894, 2897,2996.

Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesIntensive programme budgeting, 931, 932.

Grievance Day-Suspension of Standing Order, 2546.

Health Commission-Additional appointments, q 4700.

Health (Radiation Safety) Bill, 4317.

Henry Jones (lXL) Ltd-Takeover offer, q 4020.

Hospital Benefits (Levy) (Amendment) Bill, 4321.

Hospitals and Charities (Committees of Manage-ment) Bill, 5281.

House Committee-Report presented: Parliament House accommodation, 5215.

Housing-House builders' liability, qn 125, qn 272, qn 3275. Advertising at Housing Advisory Centre, qn 126. Budget allocation, 937. In Bendigo area, 938.

Law Department-Trial of Leslie Phillip Smart, q 599, q 1205, q 1419, q 2740, q 3937.



Meat Industry-Australian meat industry Royal Commission report: Release, q 447; presentation, 453. Effects of drought, 934. Meat workers' strike, q 1878.

Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill, 5272.

Medical Services-Employment of interns at hospitals, q 4329.


Melbourne College of Advanced Education Bill, 2704, 2723,2725,2726,2972.


Metropolitan Fire Brigades Superannuation (Eligibility) Bill, 2729.

Minerals and Energy (Fees) Bill, 2730.

Ministerial Statements-Royal Commission into Australian meat industry, q 447, 453, 477. Education initiatives, 1093.

Museums Bill, 4650, 4653.

Parliament-Broadcasting of proceedings, 532. Sittings, 4444.

Petitions-Health and human relations courses, 1424,3049. Anti-discrimination legislation, 3049.

Petroleum Products-Petrol prices, q 191.

Pipelines (Amendment) Bill (No. 2), 5282.

Points of Order-Tabling of quoted document, 3468. A vailability of report, 3693. Availability of quoted document, 4897.

Police and Emergency Services, Ministry for-Budget allocation, 1245, 1254.


Post-Secondary Education (Amendment) Bill, 5084, 5096, 510 1, 5106.

Premier and Cabinet, Department of the-Budget allocation, 1181, 1230.

Racing (Amendment) Bill, 5258.


Hann, Mr E. 1.-continued Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill, 1159.

Richmond City Council-Report of Mr Nicholson, QC. 477.

River Entrance Docks Railway Construction (Amendment) Bill, 2578.

Salinity-Interest rates on loans, q 1817. Budget allocation for loans, q 4078.

Salinity Committee-Referral of Dartmouth dam, 2595.

Sessional Orders-Amendment, 1959.


Small Businesses-Depletion of cash flow, 934. Effects of drought, 934.

Social Development Committee-Report on Health (Radiation Safety) Bill, 4314.

State Board of Education Bill, 5058, 5071, 5072, 5073, 5075,5265.

State Electricity Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2950,2951.

State Finance-Victorian Development Fund, 932.

State Insurance (Extension of Franchise) Bill, 5267.

Taxation-Increases, 933. Retrospective land tax, 933. Income tax reimbursement, q 3409.


Tourism, Ministry for-Budget allocation, 1241.

Transport Bill, 4326,5107.

Unilever Australia Pty Ltd-Takeover of Henry Jones (IXL) Ltd, q 4020.


Victorian Dairy Industry Authority-Chairman, q 1035. Report, q 1549, q 3336.

Victorian Development Fund-Establishment, 932.


Water and Sewerage Authorities (Restructuring) Bill, 3366, 3451, 3452, 3455, 3457, 3544, 3547, 3651, 3658,3660,3663,3668,3669,4375.


Workers Compensation-Claims, 937. Premiums, 937.


Wrongs (Dependants) Bill, 2964.

··Hansard"-Delay in publication, 513, 519, 555. Budget allocation, 1177, 1178. Delay in delivery,

"Hansard"-continued

1868, 1872. Errata, 1956, 3342, 3607. Incorporation of material, 2634.

Harrowfield, Mr J. D. (Mitcham)

Ambulance Services-Proposed station for Nuna-wading, 824.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 858.

Bicycles-Thefts, qn 19.

Budget-For 1982-83, 858. Strategy, 858. Deficit, 859. Papers, 859. Leverage leasing, 860.

Child Care-Children's protection unit in eastern suburbs, 863.


Economic and Budget Review Committee, 5215.

Economy, The-State of, 861. Federal policies, 861.

Education-Migrant English teachers, 863. Primary schools: Blackburn, 863; Verdale, 863.

Employment and Training-Youth unemployment, 861.


Esso-BHP-Challenge on pipeline tax, Q 278.

Financial Institutions Duty, 2792.

Hospitals-Capital works programme, 576. Royal Children's Hospital appeal, Q 3779.


Industry-Effects of dumping of goods, Q 1720.

Ministerial Statement-Hospital capital works pro-gramme, 576.

Petitions-Hotel trading hours, 4027. Retail trading hours, 5131. Returnable drink containers, 5215.

Pipeline Tax-Challenge by Esso--BHP, Q 278.

Police Department-Shortage of staff in Mitcham electorate, 863.

Public Authorities (Contributions) (Amendment) Bill, 3858.

Queensland-Visit to Victoria by Premier, Q 597.

Racing-Anomalies, q 3496.

Small Business Development Corporation-Budget allocation, 862.

State Finance-Use of VicRail assets, q 835. Restructuring, 859.


Totalizator Agency Board-Betting anomalies, q 3496.

(52) INDEX

Harrowfield, Mr J. D.-continued Trading Hours-Retail, q 2617, q 3047, 5131. Sun

day hotel. 4027.

Victorian Railways-Finance raised from sale of assets, q 835. Fare evasion, q 4534.


Y outh-U nemployment, 861.

Hasse~ Mr D. L. (Dromana)

Ambulance Services-Angel of Mercy helicopter, 804.

Apprentices-State Additional Apprenticeship Scheme, q 1549.


Budget-For 1982-83,741. Documents, 741.

Community Welfare Services-Youth refuges, q 2434.

Dental Services-In Dromana electorate, 742.

Education-Budget allocation, 741. Technical and further education, q 3048.

Grievances, 804.

Housing-Interest rates, q 446. Budget allocation, 744. Assistance for home building industry, q 4530.

Lands Department-Control of noxious weeds, 742.



Roads and Bridges-Funds for road works, q 2362. Churchill Island bridge, 40 11.

Road Vehicles-Drivers' licence fees, q 1127.


Vermin and Noxious Weeds Destruction Board-Control of noxious weeds, 742.

Victoria-Agent-General in London, q 4020.

Victorian Railways-Stony Point line, q 4800.


Health-

Diseases-Tuberculosis: Services, 432, 436, 2212, 2214, q 2360, qn 5123; incidence, q 3495. Herpes simplex, qn 913. Golden staph, qn 1535. Vaccine for measles, qn 1545. Whooping cough, q 1552, qn 3600. Services for polio victims, 3146, 3151, 3205, 3208. Through intake of refined carbohydrates, alcohol and fat, qn 3311. Deaths in nursing homes from dementia, qn 3311. Research into antihypertensive drugs to reduce blood pressure,

Health-continued qn 3313. Incidence of Wernicke's encephalopathy, qn 3330. Venereal disease, qn 3332, qn 3583, 4240, 4242. Treatment of epilepsy, qn 3333. Death rate from cardiovascular disease, qn 3604. Treatment of infectious diseases, q 4330.

Drugs-Use by young persons, 749. Marijuana smoking, qn 912, qn 3581, q 5213. Article in Alternative Handbook 1983, 3206, 3210. Methaqualone and phencyclidine, qn 3275. Anti-hypertensive drugs research, qn 3313. Odyssey House: Treatment method, qn 3316, 3523; evaluation of treatment, qn 3316, qn 3329; payments by or on behalf of, qn 3317; reason for payments to Odyssey House in NSW, qn 3317; reason for rejecting treatment, qn 3317; investigation by New York Attorney-General, qn 3318; success of, qn 3318; referral of drug offenders, qn 3573. James McGrath Foundation: Expenses of, qn 3317; fees paid to consultants, qn 3317. Heroin users, qn 3318. Diazepam, qn 3318, qn 3598. Assessment of remanded prisoners, qn 3327. Admissions to treatment centres, qn 3331. Illegal trade, 3531. Warning labels on glue containers, qn 3574. Withdrawal from sale of drugs evaluated by the Australian Drug Evaluation Committee, qn 3574. Debendox, qn 3584. Supply of Almevax, qn 3599. Report of Royal Commission on drug trafficking, 4734, q 4800. Ministerial statement on Royal Commission report into drug trafficking, 4734. Government grants, q 5121.

General-Community health centres: New, qn 16; priority list, qn 669; for Broadmeadows, q 4083. Health and human relations courses, 198,282. 774, 1424,1885. 3049, 3344, 3840. Occupational health and industrial safety, 264, 268, q 376, q 4900. Causes of cot death, 362, 370, 750. Services in eastern suburbs, 388. Hospital boards, 434, 436. Distribution of funds withdrawn from the Right to Life Association, q 444. Children's services programme, q 530. Review of Agricultural Chemicals Act, qn 674. Advertising of tobacco product~ 753. Nunawading ambulance station, 824, 828. Regulations re pesticides in foods and beverages, qn 913. International code of marketing of breast feeding substitutes, qn 913. Alcohol content labelling, qn 913. Increased hospital charges, 926, q 4797. Out-patient levy, q 1033, q 1038, q 1128, q 1208, q 1422, q 1553, q 1882, q 3045, q 3341. Little Blue Book, q 1133. First aid: Certificate, 1188, 1194; training, 1191, 1194. Services in Gippsland electorate, qn 1407. Guidelines for reimbursement for elective surgery, qn 1408. Budget allocation, 1529. Snake-bite kits, qn 1546. Use of ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes, qn 1547. Abolition of penalty rates, q 1818. Answers to questions on


Health-continued notice by honourable member for Doncaster, 1867, 1872. Effect of herbicide 2,4,5-T, q 2058, qn 2427. Facilities for cancer patients in Geelong area, 2086. Radiography tests on job applicants, qn 2220. Capital works programme, q 2240. Effects of industrial noise, q 2363. Health insurance funds: Financial reserves, q 2435, q 3836; funding of, q 3045. Health care cards, q 2747. National health promotion campaign, q 2874. Prohibition of use and possession of methaqualone and phencyclidine, qn 3275. Children's Services Review Committee. qn 3284. Investigation into diet of school children, qn 3304. Advertising of breaches of Health Act, qn 3308. Visual displays on health improvement, qn 3309. Congenital defects, qn 3310, qn 3584. Cost of workers compensation and sick leave for smokers, qn 3311. Sodium fluoride: Supply of, qn 3312; in Geelong fluoridation plants, qn 3312. Urine screening of newborn infants, qn 3319. Sale of fabrics treated with carcinogenic flame-resistant chemicals, qn 3322. Sale of adulterated food, qn 3322, qn 3592, q 5007. Levels of fenitrothion insecticide in breakfast cereals, qn 3330. Research by the Petrov Research Institute of Oncology, Leningrad, qn 3330. Neonatal circumcision, qn 3332. Neurotrauma, qn 3332. Assessment of patient care, qn 3333. "Healing" practices, qn 3333. Medical advice on strokes, qn 3334. Hazards of exercising after sauna baths, qn 3334, 3400, 3403. Warning labels on glue containers, qn 3574. Effect of radio-active fallout qn 3584. Metallic content offoods, qn 3585. Con~ trol of use of medical instruments and appliances, qn 3585. Rapeseed oil in foodstuffs, qn 3591. Salt content in food, qn 3591. Contaminated food, qn 3597, q 5020. Cream additives, qn 3593. Additives i.n natural health products, qn 3593. Vending machme sales of contraceptives, qn 3596. Advertising of tobacco products, qn 3596. Food additives, qn 3597. Correlation between high blood pressure and smoking, qn 3598. Sale of urea-formaldehyde foam insulation, qn 3598. Death rate among Mormons, qn 3598. Licences issued under the Health Act, qn 3598. Drinking of water, qn 3599. Legionellas in water systems, qn 3599. Labelling of food and drink containers, qn 3599. APM table-top sweetener, qn 3560. Bacteria in swimming pools, qn 3600. Unlicensed X-ray clinics, 3616. Royal Children's Hospital appeal, q 3779. Carcinogenic lipsticks, q 3837. Health unions, q 4265. Employment of interns at hospitals, q 4329. Smoke-out day, q 4334, q 4440,4545. Medicare: Loss of employment, q 4530, q 5023; discussions with Commonwealth Government, q 5209. Cut in funding, q 4613. Services for women, q 4617. Grants for treatment of drug and alcohol abuse,

Health-continued qn 5121. Legalizing private use of marijuana, q 5213. Industrial, 5217, 5223, 5227.

Health Commission-Retaining part of pension by pensioners in i.nstitutions, q 33. Staff, qn 522, qn 915, qn 1408, qn 3282, qn 3283. Funding of organizations in Wantirna electorate, qn 672. Budget allocation, 704, 730, 755, 952. Increased charges, 746. Funding of hearing services, 756. Administrator for Grace McKellar House, Geelong, 804. Meetings with Australian Medical Association, 840. Objectives, qn 915. Engaging of management consultants to hire Ministerial staff. qn 915. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 915: Purchases, qn 915. Organization, qn 915. Forms, qn 916. Access to documents, qn 1408. A vailability of information on legislation, qn 1539. Meat packaging controls, qn 1544. Aerosol products, qn 1544. Sun lamps and fluorescent lighting, qn 1546. Products containing dioxins, qn 1546. Shorter working week for hospital employees, q 3157. q 3158,3203.3207, q 4313, q 4899. Publications, qn 3282. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3283. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3294. Motor vehicles, qn 3294, qn 3328. Multilingual pamphlets, qn 3305. Injuries to employees, qn 3307. Funding of organizations in electorate of South Barwon, qn 3320. Goods and services, qn 3324. Air-conditioning, qn 3324. Assessments under Alcoholics and Drug-dependent Persons Act, qn 3327. Sugar content of medicines, qn 3329. Technology information systems, qn 3576. Oil consumption, qn 3576. Products offending against Health Act, qn 3583. Professional standards of persons providing health care, qn 3584. Subsidies, grants and expenditure, qn 3587, qn 5122. Communication systems, qn 3590. Capital works programmes, qn 4258. Payments to kindergarten teachers. 4268. Funding for public hospitals, q 4331. Additional appointments, q 4700. (See also UBills-Health(Amendment) Bilr, UHealth(Consultative Council) Bilr, --Health (Privileges) Bilr and --Health (Radiation Safety) Bilr.)

Henry Jones (IXL) Lt~ q 4020.

Herbicides-Review of Agricultural Chemicals Act, qn 674. Use of 2, 4, 5-T, q 2058, qn 2427. (See also --Health-Generaf'.)

Hickey, Mr Ken-Employment as press secretary to the Premier, 363, 368.

Hill, Mrs J. M. (Frankston)

Education-Health and human relations courses 774. Migrant education, q 1335. '

(54) INDEX

Hill, Mrs J. M.-continued Equal Opportunity-Anti-discrimination legisla

tion, 3343.

Grievances, 4280.

Health-Herbicide 2, 4, 5-T, q 2058. Smoke-out day,q 4440.

Herbicide-2, 4, 5-T, q 2058.

Housing-Interest rates, q 2130.

Lay Observer, q 4021.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of WorksPublic authorities dividend tax, q 601.

Petitions-Health and human relations courses, 774. Anti-discrimination legislation, 3343. Retail trading hours, 3343, 3617,4085,4266,5026.

Sport-Sunday football, q 3067.

State Superannuation Board-Discrimination against overweight persons, 4280.

Taxation-Public authorities dividend tax, q 601.

Trading Hours-Retail, 3343, 3617, 4085, 4266, 5026.

Victorian Football League-Sunday matches, q 3067.

Wages-For people under 30 years of age, q 1817.

Hill, Mr L. J. (Warrandyte)

Appropriation ( 1982-83, No. I) Bill, 930.

Arts, The-Access for unemployed people, q 2137. Victorian film industry, q 5127.

Budget for 1982-83, 930.

Bush Fires~Potential fire danger, q 1638. A vailability of Royal Australian Air Force aircraft, q 2742. Appeal, 3123. Relief, 3123. Ash Wednesday, 3123.

Child Care-Pre-school services, q 3689.

Correctional Services Division-Remand facilities, q 132.

Country Fire Authority-Volunteer fire fighters, q 379. Budget allocation, 930.

Crime-Proposed crimes commission, q 1548.

Education-Proposed Knox technical and further education college, 904. Grants to school councils, q 3068. Language centres, q 4438.

Employment and Training-Employment initia-tives programme, 930.


Fire Control-Bush fire danger, q 1638.

Housing-Budget allocation, 930. Chirnside Park dwellings, 5215.

Hill, Mr L. J.-continued Ministerial Statement-Ash Wednesday bush fires,

3123.

Petition-Chirnside Park dwellings, 5215.


Public Prosecutions, Director of-Establishment of office, q 4796.



Water Supply-Restrictions, 2424.

Women-Women in Life-Women in Leisure Con-ference, q 2361.


Hockley, Mr G. S. (Bentleigh)

Apprentices-Apprenticeship supervisors, q 1337.

Child Cruelty-Reports on maltreatment, q 3611.

Country Fire Authority-Bravery and service awards, q 448.


Equal Opportunity-Anti-discrimination legisla-tion, 3049.

Health-Tuberculosis service, q 3940.

Housing-Rent relief, q 2433.

Housing Commission-Rent relief, q 2433.

Housing, Ministry of-Highett project, q 3940.

Medical Services-Tuberculosis service, q 2360.

Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board-Bravery and service awards, q 448.

Municipalities-Subsidies for school crossing supervisors, q 771.

Nuclear Power-Generation, q 3930.

Petitions-Anti-discrimination legislation, 3049. Lottery profits, 480 I.


Police Department-Bravery and service awards, q 448.

Tattersall Consultations-Distribution of lottery profits, 480 l.

Victorian Railways-Ticket vending machines, q 3069. Commuter car parking, q 4439.


Debate-Tabling of quoted documents, 1302. Relevancy of remarks, 1386, 1513, 1530.


Hockley, Mr G. S.-continued


Debate-Interjections, 720. Audible conversations, 964. Speaking to both motion and amendment, 2704, 3848, Admissibility of amendnlent, 3166. Rule of sub judice. 4406.

Home Products Australia, 5199, 5202.

Honours-For distinguished service, q 448.

Hospitals-Radiology services, qn 186. Capital works programmes, 199, 568, q 2240, q 2746. Numurkah and District War Memorial, 371. Queen Victoria Medical Centre, 402, 706, q 2619, q 3408, q 3410, 3523, q 3614. Charges: Increases, 405, 704, q 2618, q 4797; out-patient levy, q 1033, q 1038, q 1128, q 1208, q 1422, q 1553, q 3045, q 3341; comparison with other States, q 1882; energy tariffs, q 2743. Committees of management, 434, 436. Royal Southern Memorial, 434, 436. In electorates of Moorabbin, Heatherton and Prahran, qn 670. Kaniva District, 755. Grace McKellar House, Geelong, 804. Letter to honourable members re hospital services in electorates, q 841. Gippsland Base, 857. Budget allocation, 858, 991, 996. Geelong, 975, 991. Moorabbin, qn 1410. Maroondah, qn 1410. Appointments: To boards, q 1723; to Royal Victorian Eye and Ear, q 1723, 2091. Effect of abolition of penalty rates, q 1818. Airlie Maternity, 1821. Decentra1ization offacilities for cancer treatment, 2086. Bendigo and Northern District, q 2135. Loaned equipment, q 2744. Fairfield, 3146, 3151, 3205, 3208. Staff working hours, q 3157, 3203, 3207, q 4333, q 4613, q 4899. Beds for geriatric patients, qn 3297. Integration of private and public facilities, qn 3319. Waiting lists for the aged, qn 3322. Special hospitals and homes for the aged, qn 3327. Industrial accident cases, qn 3327. Use of nuclear magnetic resonance scanners, qn 3331. Standards, qn 3333. Assessment of patient care, qn 3333. Cancer aftercare treatment at Geelong, 3773, 3775. Recommendations of inquiry into efficiency and administration, qn 3575. Royal Children's Hospital appeal, q 3779. Mildura Base, 3897, 3901. Queen Elizabeth Geriatric Centre: Geelong, q 4078; Ballarat, 4338, 4706. West Gippsland, q 4262. Medical students, q 4329, q 4703. Funding, q 4331. Effect of Medicare, q 5023, q 5209, q 5210. Wodonga, 5026. (See also "Bills-Hospital Benefits (Levy) (Amendment) Bill", "Hospitals and Charities (Amendment) Bill", "Hospitals and Charities (Committees of Management) Bill", "Hospitals (Superannuation) (Amendment) BiI/", "Public Lands and Works (Public Projects) Bill'

Hospitals-continued

and "Queen Victoria Medical Centre (Guarantees) Bill".)

House Builders' LiabUity-Complaints and reports, qn 125,415, 1406, 1407. Claims against bankrupt builders, qn 125. Litigation, qn 125, 4291, q 5023. Compensation for Balnarring house, qn 126. Master Builders Housing Fund Ltd, qn 127, qn 272. Guarantor bodies, qn 128. Arbitrators, qn 128, qn 186, qn 2600. Insurers, qn 272. Colonial Constructions Pty Ltd, qn 1318, qn 1325. Payment of compensation by Housing Builders Association Ltd, qn 1325, qn 1327. Institute of Arbitrators, qn 2600. Jurisdiction of Market Court Act, qn 3274. Insurance, 4291. (See also "Building and Construction Industry", "Housing" and "Housing Commission".)

House Committee-Appointment ofMrs Patrick, 4353. Parliament House accommodation, 5215.

Housing-Investigation of criminal activity in industry, qn 21. Finance, q 34. House builders' liability, qn 125, qn 126, qn 127, qn 128, qn 272, qn 1318, qn 1325, 1406, qn 2600, qn 3275, q 5023. Advertising of Housing Advisory Centre, qn 126. Home renovation service, qn 127, 262, 271, 697. Grading of arbitrators by Australian Institute of Arbitrators, qn 186. Indicative Planning Council report, q 376, 652. Welfare of people living in caravan parks and mobile homes, q 378. Interest rates, q 446, q 834,2130, q 2131,3064, q 3835, q 3838, q 4684 q 4699, qn 5119. Assistance for home building industry, q 528, q 4081, q 4530. Budget allocation, 651, 653, 661, 706, 723, 726, 744, 754, 759, 821, 847, 856, 861, 874, 882, 883, 890, 894, 898, 930, 937, 938, 945, 948, 949, 953, 955, 959, 965, 972, 980,985, 986,990, 992,993,995.Rental increases, 654, q 2132. Stamp duty exemption for first home buyers, 663, 666, q 3071. Accommodation of the elderly in Nunawading and Waverley, qn 673. Protected tenants, q 681. In Horsham area, 755. Project at Highett, 763, q 3940. In Bendigo electorate, q 773, 890, 938. Elderly persons' units, 891, 899. Emergency accommodation, q 1130, 1708, 1712. Purchase of railway houses at Yarram, q 1132. Urban homesteading scheme, 1187, 1193. Acquisition and development of infill sites for public housing, q 1208. Housing Builders' Association Ltd, qn 1325, qn 1327. Employment of interpreters, qn 1331. Defective houses, 1406, 1407. Effect on industry of cutback in Federal funding, q 1880. Public housing in outer eastern suburbs, q 2132. Eviction of tenants in houses acquired from Country Roads Board, q 2132. Rent relief, q 2433. Boarding and rooming-house accommodation, q 2436. Funding for special

(56) INDEX

Housing-continued accommodation houses, q 2437. New and expanded programmes, 2596. Special grant to people building homes in Goonawarra estate, 2732, 2735. For low-income citizens: In Nunawading, qn 2736; in Waverley, qn 2736. Public housing, q 2742. Geelong wool store project, 3065, 3066, qn 5015. Home loan approval rates, q 3685, q 3686. State of industry, q 3835, q 4530. Use of additional funds, q 4081. Building approvals, 4561. Public rental accommodation, q 5017. Accommodation for homeless youth, q 5018. Restoration of Victorian terrace houses, q 5024. Private rental market, q 5128. (See also "Building and Construction Industry", ""Co-operative Housing Societies", ""Housing Commission" and ""Housing Industry Association".)

Housing Advisory Centre-Advertising, qn 126.

Housing Commission-

Estates-Security, q 3045, 3671, 3676. Dight Street, Collingwood, q 4704. Social workers, qn 5005.

General-Funds for people on waiting list, q 34. Goods and services, qn 1539, qn 4681. Use of dumped timber, q 1955. Community housing initiatives, 2599. Home purchase and rental programme, q 2739. Purchase of houses at Balcombe military camp, 3000, 300.1. Wool store conversion project, 3066. Government policy on purchase of houses, 3207, 3210. Injuries to employees, qn 3260. Aying of State flag, qn 3305. Motor vehicles, qn 3305. Alleged bribes, qn 3306. Subsidies and grants, qn 3490. Questions on notice, qn 3491. Airconditioning, qn 3587. Day labour, qn 3595. Capital works, qn 3776.

Homes and Units-Increased rentals, 407. Heating, qn 764. Waiting list, 960, q 5017. Spot purchases: In Forest Hill electorate, qn 1195; in Box Hill electorate, qn 1195; in Mitcham electorate, qn 1195; in Syndal electorate, qn 1196; in Bennettswood electorate, qn 1196; in Wantirna electorate, qn 1196; in Knox electorate, qn 1196; in Ringwood electorate, qn 1196; in Warrandyte electorate, qn 1196; in Monbulk electorate, qn 1197. Purchase at 1288 Grevillea Road, Wendouree, q 1334. Insurance premiums, 1802, 1805. For Castiemaine, 1802, 1805. Granny flats for bushfire victims, q 3154. Costs, qn 3491. Evictions and notices to quit, qn 3775. Government policy on purchasing Housing Commission houses, q 3778.

Land and Properties-In Sale, q 2241. Costs, qn 3491.

Rents and Charges-Rental increases, 199, 654. Refund of rental to MrT. Culph, 1868, 1873. Rent

Housing Commission-cont i nued relief, q 2433. (See also ""Building and Construction Industry", "Co-operative Housing Societies", ""House Builders' Liability" and "Housing".)

Housing Industry Association -Investigation, qn 22. Advertising at Gas and Fuel Corporation, qn 126.

Housing, Ministry of-Staff. qn 522, qn 1538, qn 1947, qn 3281. Highett project, 763, q 3940. Motor vehicles, qn 1202. Forms, qn 1331, qn 2605. Interpreters, qn 1331. Access to documents, qn 1537. Administration, qn 1538, qn 1539. Technology information systems, qn 1538, qn 3299. Objectives, qn 1538. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1539. Purchases, qn 1539. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1539, qn 5004. Overseas trips by officers, qn 1546. Effect of proposed financial institutions duty, 1869, 1873. Appointment ofProf. Kevin Borland as consultant project designer, 3065, 3066. Expenditure, qn 3231, qn 3232, qn 3298, qn 3318. Goods and services, qn 3246. Recovery of expenditure, qn 3253. Licences issued, qn 3264. Builders employed on residential construction, qn 3268. Trade union representation, qn 3282. Organization and method reviews, qn 3282. Works and services, qn 3298. Internal auditors, qn 3298. Non-Government organizations, qn 3299. Visual display units, qn 3682. Information supplied to television stations, qn 4673. Oil consumption, qn 4691. Social workers, qn 5005. Entry to private premises, qn 5005. State Co-ordination Council, qn 5014.

Human Rights, qn 1713, qn 3309. (See also ·'Equal Opportunity". )

I

Ihlein, Mr G. R. (Sandringham)


Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation-Royal Commission: ,By Mr Winneke, QC, q 1333.

Budget for 1982-83, 759,1274.

Building and Construction Industry-State of, 761.


Correctional Services Division-Community serv-ice order scheme, 516.

Death-Mr Bill Fowler, 5224.

Education-Health and human relations courses, 198, 282. Highett High School, 760.

Electoral-Springvale by-election, q 3335.


Ihlein, Mr G. R.-continued

Employment and Training-Employment initiatives programme, 762.

Environment Protection Authority-Budget allocation, 763.




Handicapped Persons-Multi-purpose taxi scheme, q 4798.

HeaIth-Tuberculosis service, 432.

Hospitals-Moorabbin, qn 1410.

Housing-Budget allocation, 759. Project at Higheu, 763. Interest reliefscheme, q 834. Home construction, q 3835.



Medical Service-Tuberculosis, 432.

Municipalities-Sandringham City Council, 3549.

Petitions-Health and human relations courses, 198, 282. Anti-discrimination legislation, 3049. Retail trading hours, 4267.

Points of Order-Offensive remark, 387, 388. Identification of alleged broadcasts and reports, 1824. Only one matter to be raised on motion for adjournment of sitting, 2209.


Public Transport-Right of way for trams, 4615.

Royal Commissions-Joint Federal and State, q 529.

Small Business Development Corporation-Budget allocation, 761.

Sport-Recognition of Cliff Young, 4084.

State Finance-Government spending policies, 759. Victorian Development Fund, 762.

Taxation-Pay-roll tax liability ofVFL clubs, q 2743.

Telecom Australia-Davidson report, 2622.


Victorian Development Fund, 762.

Victorian Football League-Venue of matches, q 2133. Pay-roll tax liability of clubs, q 2743.

Victorian Railways-Trains on Sandringham line, 763.


Young, Cliff-Recognition, 4084.

Immigration and Ethnic Affairs-Victorian Advisory Committee on Multicultural Education, q 197. Lebanese immigrants, q 443. Naturalization ceremonies, 810. South Pacific Cultural Competition, 1189,1194. Licences issued, qn 1202. Interpreters in Ministry of Housing, qn 1331. Education needs of migrants, q 1335. Aboriginal language courses, qn 1534. Translations of leamer-driver permit documents, q 2057. Multiculturalism, 2079. Migrant language services, q 2619. Migrant unemployment, qn 3030. Employment of social planner at Springvale for Greek community, 3148, 3152. Community language programme, q 4023. Relations between Victoria Police Force and ethnic communities, q 4335. St John's Greek Orthodox College, q 5022, q 5024. Accreditation of translators and interpreters, qn 5108. (See also "BillsEthnic Affairs Commission Bill" and "Education".)

Industrial Affairs, Ministry for-Revenue collections, qn 4688.

Industrial Relations-Ministerial statement, 305. Builders Labourers Federation, 2215, q 4161. Site agreements for waterworks trusts, 3487, 3490.

Industrial Relations Act-Proposed amendments, 4441,4535.

Industrial Relations Commission. 1299, 1303.

Industrial Relations Task Force-Establishment, 953.

Industry-Occupational health and safety, 264, 268, q 377, 519, q 2748, qn 3907, q 4900,5227. Industrial relations, 305, q 1420. Accidents, 367, qn 3327, 5217, 5227. Safe work day, 367, 372. Time lost through industrial disputes, 517, 519, q 1420, qn 3315. Decentralization, q 680, 1405, 1407, q 2542, q 5020. Disposal of goods, 776. Effects of Budget, 878. Over-award site payments, qn 1330. Effects of Federal economic policies, q 1634. Dumping of manufactured imports, q 1720, q 1815, 2034. Training committees, qn 2042. Working party on skill shortages, qn 2042. Work skill in Australia, qn 2048. Proposed economic development strategy, qn 2052. Incidence of cancer, qn 2231. Noise, q 2363. Study on consequences of 35-hour week, qn 5107. (See also "Bills-Pay-roll Tax (Further Amendment) Bill", "Building and Construction Industry", "Decentralization", "Economic Development, Ministry for" and "Labour and Industry, Department of".)

Insurance-Brokers, q 837. For sportsmen, q 923. For work experience candidates, 1027, 1029. For taxi cabs, 1190. Of Housing Commission houses, 1802, 1805. Signal Insurance Company of America, qn 1949. Third-party premiums, q 2618, q 2874.

(58) INDEX

Insurance-continued Jasper, Mr K. S.-continued Proposed inquiry into activities of companies, 2637. Associated General Contractors Insurance Ltd, qn 3033. Palmdale-AGCI Ltd, qn 3033. Palmdale Insurance Ltd, qn 3033. (See also "BillsState Insurance Office (Extension of Franchise) Bill".)

Insurers Guarantee and Compensation Supplementation Fund, 627, q 835, q 840, 879.

Interest Rates-On home loans, q 2130, q 2131, 3064, 3066, q 3835, q 3838, q 4699, qn 5119, q 5125. Link to public sector dividends, q 5214.

International Harvester Australia Ltd-Difficulties, 776. Government guarantee, q 2739, q 2740, q 2741, q 2742. Sale of assets, q 4898.

International Labour Organization-Ratification of conventions, qn 2869.

Interpreters-Employed by Government departments and instrumentalities, qn 1331, qn 2230, qn 2607, qn 2608, qn 2867, qn 3249, qn, 3293, qn 3295, qn 3323, qn 3680, qn 3921, qn 4187, qn 5001, qn 5008, qn 5316, qn 5317. Accreditation, qn 5108. (See also "Immigration and Ethnic Affairs".)

Irrigation-Water charges, 431, 437, 947. Sprinkler equipment, qn 914. Credit for irrigators, q 3409. (See also "Public Bodies Review Committee", "State Rivers and Water Supply Commission", "Water Resources" and "Water Supply".)

J

Jasper, Mr K. S. (Murray Valley)

Adoption Legislation Review Committee-Report, 4895.

Apprentices-Workers compensation premiums, q 2135.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. I) Bill, 694, 993, 994, 1298,1305, 1376.

Beer-Prices, q 1337.

Beer Prices Regulation (Temporary Provisions) Bill, 5031.

Budget for 1982-83,694,993,994, 1286, 1298, 1305, 1376.

Business Franchise Acts (Amendment) Bill, 3961.

Children-Child prostitution, q 3688.

Community Welfare Services-Ovens Valley Emergency Care and Accommodation Service, 515. Child prostitution, q 3688. Honorary probation officers, q 3899.

Community Welfare Services (Amendment) Bill, 3644.

Community Welfare Services (Attendance Centre Permits) Bill, 4959.

Construction Industry (Electrical and Metal Trades) Long Service Leave Bill, 2656.



Co-operative Housing Societies-Waiting list, q 2543. Funds, 3486.

Correctional Services Division-Community service order scheme, q 444, q 1551. Attendance centres, q 1551. Beechworth remand centre, q 2432. Security at Pentridge Prison, q 3835.

Decentralized Industry Incentive Payments (Amendment) Bill, 3956.

Education-Wangaratta Technical School, 265. Teaching hours, q 1880. Cobra m High School, 2033. Air-conditioning of schools, 3147.

Electoral Commission Bill, 1976, 1988, 1996.

Employment and Training-Employment: Initiatives programme, 997, q 3071; Government initiatives, 3169. Unemployment: Incidence, 3169.

Environment Protection (Air Pollution Control) Bill, 2105.

Estate Agents Board-Annual report, q 2056. Inquiry, q 2619.

Estate Agents (Reconstitution) Bill, 5172, 5178.




Gas and Fuel Corporation-Increased charges, 998, 999.

Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesDividend tax, 998, 999.

Grievances, 781.

Hospitals-Numurkah and District War Memorial, 367. Budget allocation, 996. Working hours of employees, 4333.


Housing Commission-Proposed rental-purchase scheme, q 3778.

Industrial Relations-Government policies, 316.

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill, 3805, 4197, 4203.

Insurers Guarantee and Compensation Supplementation Fund, q 840.

LEG ISLA TIVE ASSEM BL Y (59)

Jasper, Mr K. S.-continued

Irrigation-Water charges, 431.

Labour and Industry, Department of-Budget allo-cation, 1298.

Labour and Industry (Shops) Bill, 2'503.


Land Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2304, 2333, 2334.

Liquor Control (Amendment) Bill, 3951.

Liquor Control Bill, 4301. 4468, 4504. 4509. 4510, 4513. 4516, 4517, 4518. 4521, 4522. 4523. 4526, 5238.5289.

Liquor Control Commission-Ministerial responsibility. q 3048. 3063.

Ministerial Statements-Industrial relations. 316. Report of Adoption Legislation Review Committee. 4895.

Motor Car (Penalties) Bill, 1758, 1761, 1762, 1763.

Motor Car (Registration and Drivers' Licences) Bill. 1671, 1678. 1680, 1681, 1683, 1684, 1685. 1688, 1689. 1691. 1692, 1693, 1694, 1695.

Motor Car Traders Committee-Licensing procedure. q 4617.

Municipalities-Guidelines for project submissions for Victoria's sesquicentenary celebrations, 3673. Extension of municipal year. q 5211.

Pay-roll Tax-Exemptions, 996.

Pay-roll Tax (Further Amendment) Bill, 2556, 2563.

Petroleum Industry-Petrol prices, q 680. 781, 902, 1800,4141.

Points of Order-Call by Chair, 1761. Availability of quoted documents. 1834.

Police Department-Budget allocation, 996. Disas-ter plan, q 4704.

Police Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 4963.

Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Bill. 4066.

Public Service-Cash option on retirement, 1707.



St Nicholas Hospital (Sale of Land) Bill, 2695.

Sewerage-Rutherglen Sewerage Authority, 663.

Small Business Development Corporation-Funds, 996. q 1038.

State Emergency Service-Disaster plan, q 4704.

Superannuation-Cash option for public servants. 1707.

Supporting Parents Concession Bill, 4996.

Jasper, Mr K. S.-continued

Taxation-Evasion and avoidance: Proposed Federal legislation, q 1331. Proposed public charges freeze. 2377.

Tourism-Regional authorities. q 4175, q 4799, q 4900.


Victoria-Sesquicentenary celebrations, 3673.

Victorian Dairy Industry Authority-HBig M" advertising, q 1423. Cartage problems, q 1721. Investigation, q 2744.

Victorian Football League-Grand final tickets, q 195.

Victorian Railways-Accident at Barnawartha, q 923. Country services, 997. Installation of radios, q 2358. Shepparton-Cobram service, q 2872. Derailment of fuel tankers, q 4264, q 5018.

Victorian Tourism Commission Bill, 2489, 2495, 2496.

Wages-Proposed freeze, 2377.

Wildlife (Fees) Bill, 2463, 2465.

Workers Compensation-For apprentices, q 2135.

Workers Compensation (Amendment) Bill, 2859.

Works and Services Appropriation Bill, 694, 993, 1601.


Joint Sittings of Parliament-La Trobe University, 3145, 3395, 3459, 3492. Victorian Institute of Secondary Education, 4352, 4370, 4528.

Jolly, Mr R. A. (Dandenong)

Annual Reporting Bill, 4446, 4659.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. I) Bill, 534, 550, 554, 691, 1022, 1176, 1177, 1178, 1180, 1228, 1229, 1230.


Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation-Demarcation dispute, 2215.

Budget-For 1982-83: Presentation, 534, 550, 1176, 1177,1178,1180,1228,1229,1230; Papers, 1023, 1024; deficit, 1024; change in Estimates, q 2617; effect on economy, q 3043; allocations to relieve distress and suffering, qn 3242. For

(60) INDEX

Jolly, Mr R. A.-continued

1983-84: Projections, q 3936, q 3938; deficit, q 5214.

Bush Fires-Appeal, q 3154. Relief, 3210. Taxation on relieffunds, qn 5016.

Business Franchise Acts (Amendment) Bill, 3411, 3964.

Commonwealth Government-Economic policies, q 1420, q 1635, q 1879. Budget deficit, q 2544. Devaluation of Australian currency, q 3335. Allocations, q 3405. Bank debits tax, q 3686.

Constitution (Duration of Parliament) Bill, 4992.

Construction Industry (Electrical and Metal Trades) Long Service Leave Bill, 2253, 2262.

Construction Industry Long Service Leave Bill, 4446, 4622, 5138, 5140.

Consumer Price Index-Effect of State and local government charges, q 4083, q 4173.

Country Roads Board-Capital works programmes, qn 4257.

Crowri Intellectual Property (Assignment) Bill, 4446, 4654.

Drought-Relief, q 2540. Economic effects, q 3611.

Economy, The-Quarterly estimates, qn 20. Federal policies, q 1420, q 1817. Government policies, q 1879,4603,4605. Wages freeze, 2370. Effect of 1982-83 Budget, q 3043. Devaluation of Australian currency, q 3044. Effects of drought, q 3611. Results of economic summit, q 3833. Management,4036.

Education-Capitation grants to children in registered schools, qn 2356.

Education Department-Capital works programmes, qn 4257.

Employment and Training-Budget initiatives, q 603. Under-award payments, q 1635. Unemployment, q 1820, 3165. Employment initiatives programme, q 1884, q 3158. Employment stimulation, 3165.

Energy Consumption Levy Bill, 1642, 1893, 2279, 2400, 2401, 2403, 2404.

Estate Agents (Reconstitution) Bill, 4795.

Financial Institutions Duty Bill, 2139, 2180, 2188.

Forests Commission-Budget allocation, 3903.


Gas and Fuel Corporation-Charges, q 1125, q 2616, qn 2868.

Jolly. Mr R. A.-continued

Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesReturns on business undertakings, q 836. Responsible to: Minister of Labour and Industry, qn 1120, qn 1328, qn 1542, qn 1874, qn 1875, qn 2530, qn 2531, qn 3239, qn 3246, qn 3247, qn 3253, qn 3254, qn 3261, qn 3294, qn 3299, qn 3306, qn 3307, qn 3323, qn 3328, qn 3536, qn 3679, qn 3680, qn 3681, qn 3682, qn 3913, qn 3923, qn 4639, qn 4667, qn 4673; Treasurer, qn 1536, qn 1714, qn 1946, qn 2220, qn 2861, qn 3908, qn 3909, qn 3915, qn 3917, qn 3922, qn 3923, qn 3927, qn 3932, qn 4665, qn 4692, q 5004. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1543. Departmental financial statements, 1642. Accountability of public bodies, 1804. Public utility charges, 3838. Expenditure on occupational health, qn 3907. Capital value, qn 4166. Finances, qn 4170. Responsible to Minister for Industrial Affairs, qn 4688. Return on assets, 4903, 4913.

Hansard-Budget allocation, 1176, 1178.

Health Commission-Capital works programmes, qn 4257.

Henry Jones (lXL) Ltd-Takeover offer, q 4020.

Hospitals-Effect of energy consumption levy, q 2743. Working hours for hospital employees, q 3157. Queen Victoria Medical Centre, q 3410.

Hospitals Superannuation (Amendment) Bill, 4902.

Housing-Assistance for first home buyers, 666, q 3071. Rents, q 2132. Interest rates, qn 5119.

Industrial Affairs, Ministry for-Revenue collection, qn 4688.

Industrial Relations-Demarcation dispute with Builders Labourers Federation, 2215. Site agreements for waterworks trusts, 3490.

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill, 2547, 2592, 4189,4191,4192,4193,4194,4195,4201,4205, 4206,4942.

Industry-Over-award site payments, qn 1330. State of manufacturing, q 1635. Effect of dumping goods, q 1720, q 1816. Control of carcinogenic substances, qn 2231.

Insurance-Signal Insurance Company of America, qn 1949. Third-party premiums, q 2619.

Insurers Guarantee and Compensation Supplementation Fund, q 836, q 840.

Labour and Industry, Department of-Technology information systems, qn 1120. Monitoring oftelephone calls, qn 1120. Purchases, qn 1120. Staff, qn 1328, qn 1874, qn3328, qn 3913. Aims and objectives, qn 1542. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1543. Reviews, qn 1543. Advertising


Jolly, Mr R. A.-continued of Molnar garage hoist, 1711. Expenditure, qn 1874, qn 2531, qn 3253, qn 3299. Legislation administered, qn 1874. Publications, qn 1875. Radiography tests on job applicants, qn 2220. Trade union representation, qn 2531. Age limits on licences, qn 2536. Forms issued, qn 3239. Goods and services, qn 3246. Grants and subsidies, qn 3247. Works and services, qn 3253. NonGovernment organization~ qn 3254. Motor vehicles, qn 3261, qn 3679. Alleged bribes, qn 3261. Discretionary funds, qn 3272. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3294. Flying of State flag, qn 3306. Day labour, qn 3306. Interpreters, qn 3323. Air-conditioning, qn 3679. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3679. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3680. Internal auditors., qn 3681. V isual display units, qn 3682. Communications systems, qn 3923, qn 4673. Oil consumption, qn 4667. Revenue collections, qn 4689.

Labour and Industry (Shops) Bill, 1957.

Land Tax-Payment by Mrs Neitson, 3210.

Land Tax (Amendment) Bill, 1642,2312,2326,2328, 2329,2332,2333,2334,2335,2764.

Management and Budget Bill, 4180, 4307, 4381.

Meat Industry-Effects of strike, q 1879.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of WorksRates, q 526. Public authorities dividend, q 601, q 2058, qn 2868, q 3407.

Members-Appreciation of services of the Hon. L. H. S. Thompson, CMG, 1621. Allegations of under-award payments, q 1637.

Ministerial Advisory Committee-Report presented: Shop trading hours, 3941.

Ministry, The-Hiring of staff, qn 1328, qn 1537. Letter by Treasurer, 3210. Absence of Treasurer, q 4700.

Motor Accidents (Amendment) Bill, 2877, 3354, 3355,3356.

Motor Accidents (Applications) Bill, 4446, 4621.

Municipalities-Pensioner rate concessions, q 3044.

Myer Melbourne Ltd-Trading hours, q 1820.

Parliament-Budget allocation for administrative expenses, 1171.

Parliamentary Salaries and Superannuation Bill, 4446.

Pay-roll Tax (Further Amendment) Bill, 2139,2297, 2561.

Pensioners-Rate concessions, q 3044. Supporting parent concessions, q 3611.


Jolly, Mr R. A.-continued Pipelines (Fees) Bill, 1425, 1558, 1855.

Points of Order-Admissibility of amendment, 3166. Debating of foreshadowed amendments, 4187.

Port of Melbourne Authority-Public authority dividend, qn 2868.

Premier and Cabinet, Department of the-Budget allocation, 1180, 1228, 1229.

Premiers Conference-Economic effects, q 2542. Holding of Australian Loan Council meeting, q 2543. Federal Budget deficit, q 2544.

Premiums Committee-Report on third-party insurance, q 2619.

Public Account (Advances) Bill, 4354, 4620, 495~ 4954.

Public Account (Amendment) Bill, 1225, 1375, 1653, 1655.


Public Account (Trust Funds) Bill, 1957,2411,2573.

Public Authorities (Contributions) (Amendment) Bm, 3618, 3800, 3863, 3866, 3868, 3870, 4317.

Public Service-Cash option on retirement, 1710.

Public Transport-Fares, q 2616.

Questions on Notice-Answers, qn 1119, qn 1536, qn 3314, qn 3933.

St Andrew's Hospital (Guarantee) (Amendment) Bill, 4935,4993.

Salinity-Budget allocation for loans, q 4078.

Signal Insurance Company of America-Report by Insurance Commissioner of California, qn 1949.

Small Business-Government assistance, q 1205.

Small Business Development Corporation-Funds, q 1038.

Stamps (Amendment) Bill, 4352, 4619.

State Bank (Amendment) Bill, 1556, 1665, 2194, 2195,2197.

State Co-ordination Council-Reports, qn 3247, qn 3917.

State Electricity Commission-Charges, q 1423, q 2616, q 3615. Public authority dividend, qn 2868.

State Electricity Commission (Financial Arrangements) Bill, 1847,2268.

State Employees Retirement Benefits (Amendment) BiII,4902.

State Finance-Cash Management Account, q 134, q 3155, q 3336, q 4173, q 4899. Use of VicRail

(62) INDEX

Jolly, Mr R. A.-continued Jolly. Mr R. A.-continued assets, q 835. Insurers Guarantee and Compensation Supplementation Fund, q 836, q 840. Treasury discretionary funds, qn 2537. Communication ofinformation, qn 3259. Estimates, q 3498, q 4332. Monthly financial statements, 4144. Deficit: For 1982-83, 4144; for 1983-84,4603,4605. Current Account: Deficit, q 4172, q 4175, q 4701, q 4800. q 4701. Victorian Development Fund, q 4616. Payment of salaries, q 4896. Accounts outstanding for Government projects, q 4897. Interest rate on loans, qn 5119, q 5214.

State Insurance Office-Policy on insuring taxis, 1193.

State Insurance Office (Extension of Franchise) Bill, 4181,4356,5266.

State Superannuation Fund-Benefits for public trading bodies, qn 1544.

Superannuation-Cash option for public servants, 1710. Inquiry into public sector benefits, q 2745. For VicRail employees, qn 3238.

Superannuation (Fund Contributions) Bill, 4354.

Superannuation (Railway Service Employees) Bill, 1957.

Supply (1983-84, No. 1) Bill, 4086,4247,4602,4605.

Tattersall Consultations-Fire at Tattslotto agency, q 599. Values of investments and prizes, qn 2229. Turnover of agencies, qn 3933.

Taxation-

Financial Institutions Duty-Proposed, q 1720, q 1952, q 1953, q 1954, q 2138. Collections, q 3338, q 4076, q 4263, qn 5016. A voidance, q 3494. Anomalies, q 4535. Exemption of solicitors' trust accounts, q 4797.

General-Public authorities dividend tax, q 601, q 836, q 2058, qn 2868, q 3407. A voidance and evasion: Tax avoidance unit, q 676. State taxes and charges, q 1133, q 3342. Revenue estimates, q 3338. Per capita rate, q 3339, q 3405, q 3406. Rate of increase, q 3608, q 3609, q 3610, q 3611, q 3612, q 3613, q 4698. Effect on consumer price index, q 4083, q 4173. Proposed Commonwealth resource-based tax, q 5214.

Pay-roll Tax-Liability of Victorian Football League clubs, q 130, q 918, q 1815, q 2743. Circular issued by commissioner, q 1130. Concessions, q 1884. Collections, q 3904. Proposed abolition, q 4330.

Stamp Duty-Abolition, q 1953. Refund to first house buyers, q 3071.

Taxi Industry-Comprehensive insurance, 1193.


Timber Industry-Royalties, q 1719. Harvesting, q 5129.

Trading Hours-Of Myer Melbourne Ltd, q 1820. Retail, q 2617, 3165, q 3494.

Treasury-Objectives, qn 1536. Access to documents, qn 1714. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1946. Purchases, qn 1946. Legislation administered, qn 2220. Expenditure, qn 2861, qn 3922, qn 3923. Technology information systems, qn 3908. Staff, qn 3909. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3909. Trade union representation, qn 3909. Forms issued, qn 3915. Goods and services, qn 3917. Works and services, qn 3922. N onGovernment organizations, qn 3923. Alleged bribes, qn 3927. Corporate plans, qn 3932. Oil consumption,qn 4665. Information supplied to television stations, qn 4692. Revenue collections, qn 5004.

Trustee (Authorized Investments) Bill, 1896, 2295, 2297.

Trustees Executors and Agency Co. Ltd, The, q 4330, q 4614.

Unilever Australia Pty Ltd-Takeover offer of Henry Jones (IXL) Ltd, q 4020.

Unions-Geelong area agreement, qn 1330.

Victorian Dairy Industry Authority-Report on cartage problems, q 1721.

Victorian Development Fund-The Trustees Executors and Agency Co. Ltd, q 4330, q 4616. Management of investments, q 4616.

Victorian Football League-Pay-roll tax liability of clubs, q 130, q 918, q 1815, q 2743.

Victorian Government Travel Authority-Benefits under State Superannuation Fund, qn 1544.

Victorian Railways-Use of finance raised from assets, q 835. Superannuation. qn 3238.

Wages-Increase for metal workers, qn 1318. Underaward payments, q 1637, q 1719, q 1817. Proposed freeze, q 1879, q 1955, q 2053, q 2539, q 2543, q 3071. Non-award payments, q 1883. Award and representative rates, qn 3271.


Water Resources-Conservation funds, q 3070.

Workers Compensation-Premiums, q 1209.

Workers Compensation (Amendment) Bill, 2547, 2589.

Works and Services Appropriation Bill, 534, 554, 691, 1022.

Works and Services (Supply 1983-84) Bill, 4086, 4251.

LEG ISLA TIVE ASSEM BL Y (63)

JOla, Mr Waiter (Hawthorn)

Alcohol and Drug Services-Government grants, q 5121.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. I) Bill, 736, 1180, 1434, 1439, 1454, 1465.

Arts, The-Victoria State Opera, qn 21, 2116.

Budget for 1982-83, 736, 1180, 1434, 1439, 1454, 1465.

Bush Fires-Appeal, 3155.

Casinos-Proposed impact study by Department of Community Welfare Services, q 600. Comments of Minister for Tourism, q 681.

Children's Protection Society-Funding, 827.

Commonwealth Government-Allocations, q 3409.


Children-Foster care programme, qn 17. Funding of Children's Protection SociefY, 822.

Department of-ProiJOsed impact study on casinos, q 600. Budget allocation, 736, 738, 4576. Proposed review, 740. Regional consultative council, qn 1031. Regional offices, qn 1032. Hiring of consultants, qn 1716.

General-Community Welfare Training Institute courses, qn 25. Women's refuges, qn 27.

Parole and Probation-Community-based services, qn 2235.

Consumer Affairs-Proposed hotiine, q 3495.

Consumer Price Index-Effect of local government charges, q 4083.

Correctional Services Division-Budget allocation, 739. Proposed reconstitution, qn 1712. Agreements with prison officers, qn 1712.

Dairying Industry-Milk consumption, qn 5013.

Education-

Education Department-Budget allocation, 1434, 1439, 1454, 1465. Selection panels for assistant regional directors, 2631. Leave policies, qn 4167. Australian Peace and Development Research Institute, qn 4686.

Finance-Financial allocation, 4576. Assistance to Government schools, qn 4687. Operating costs of technical schools, qn 4687.

General-Regional boards of education, qn 4166. State Board of Education: Salaries, qn 4166, qn 4167; representation, qn 4167; future, 4293; appointments, qn 4685. School councils, 4293. Studies and surveys on illiteracy, qn 4680. Corporal punishment, qn 5121.

Jona, Mr Waiter-continued

Schools. Registered-St John's Greek Orthodox College, q 5024.

Schools. Technical-Whitehorse, q 2875. Box Hill, q 2875.

Students-With hearing impairments, qn 4685.

Teachers-Conditions, 1709. Industrial agreement, q 1820, q 2134, q 2614, q 3070. Victorian Association of Teachers, q 2432. Mathematics and science, 3516. Decentralized employment of, q 4532. Industrial action, q 4797.


Employment and Training-Employment initiatives programme, q 132.

Ethnic Affairs Commission Bill, 1110.


Film Victoria (Reconstitution) Bill, 2145.


Geelong Performing Arts Centre Trust (Amendment) Bill, 1367.

Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesDividend tax, 737. Instructions to permanent heads, q 1419.

Grievances, 2631, 3516, 4293.

Hansard-Printing error, 1956.

Labor Party-Electoral funding, q 4336.

Law Department-Positions held by women, qn 5016.


Medical Services-For victims of sexual assault, qn 3571.

Melbourne College of Advanced Education Bill, 2391, 2696, 2719, 2720, 2721, 2723, 2724, 2725, 2729, 2971.

Minerals and Energy, Department of-Address by permanent head, q 1419.

Ministry, The-Comments of Minister for Tourism, q 681. Conflict of interest of Minister, q 1550. Motion condemning Minister for Community Welfare Services, 1837,q 1954.

Museums Bill, 4649, 4652,4653,4842.

Pensioners-Inquiry into concessions and allowances, qn 1716.

Personal Explanation-Hansard report, 1956.

(64) INDEX

Jona, Mr Walter-continued Points of Order-Tabling of quoted document, 132,

133. Statement in debate, 4177. Relevancy of remarks, 5284.

Police Department-Strength, qn 4167.

Post-Secondary Education (Amendment) Bill, 5077, 5095,5097,5099,5100,5102,5103,5104,5105.


Public Service-Part-time and shared work, qn 2869.


State Board of Education Bill, 5052, 5072, 5073, 5074, 5076,5077,5265.

State Finance-Current account deficit, q 4174.

Supply (1983-84, No. 1) Bill, 4574.

Taxation-Public authorities dividend tax, 737. State indexation, q 3342. Effect on consumer price index, q 4083.

Victorian Association for Peace Studies-Proposed Australian Peace and Development Research Institute, qn 4686.


Victorian Development Fund-Legal advice, q 280.

Women-Refuges, qn 27.


Youth, Sport and Recreation-Tobacco company sponsorship policy, qn 21.

K

byser and Co.-Advertising methods, 434, 438, 1801, 1805,3000,3205,3209,3533.

Kemptoa. Mr A. K. (Warrnambool)

Grievances, 5216.

Warrnambool Electorate-Features, 5216.

Kennedy, Mr A. D. (Bendigo)


Bendigo-Unemployment, 889. Administrator, 3144.

Budget for 1982-83, 887.

Co-operative Housing Societies-Funds for rural and provincial, q 36.

Kennedy, Mr A. D.-continued Education-Bendigo College of Advanced Educa

tion, 891. Health and human relations courses, 1885. Migrant education, q 2362. Kangaroo Flat Technical School, q 4261.

Employment and Training-Unemployment: In Bendigo electorate, 887. Employment initiatives programme, 889. Under-award payments, q 1635, q 1719.

Fire Control-Total fire bans, q 1206.

Grievances, 2627.

Health Insurance Funds-Level of reserves, q 3836.

Housing-Budget allocation, 890. In Bendigo elec-torate, 890. Elderly persons' units, 891.

Housing Commission-Waiting lists, q 5017.

Industrial Relations Act-Amendments, 4441.

Insurance-Control of brokers, q 837.

International Harvester Australia Ltd-Assistance, q 2739.

Meat Industry-Dispute, q 2131.

Mines (Amendment) Bill (No. 2), 4832.

Petitions-Health and human relations courses, 1885. Administrator for Bendigo, 3144. Retail trading hours, 4266. Industrial Relations Act, 4441.

Police Department-Staff for Bendigo, 891. Budget allocation, 892.

Racing-Radio coverage, q 3070.


Victorian Railways-Country rail services, q 5211.


Kennett, Mr J. G. (Burwood)

Alcoa of Australia Ltd-Portland project: Discussions with Government, q 4796, q 5209.

ANZ Executors and Trustee Co. Bill, 4930.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 864, 1228, 1229, 1230, 1515.

Associated Pulp and Paper Mills Ltd, q 2871.


Budget-A vailability of Papers, q 527. For 1982-83, 864, 1228, 1229, 1230, 1515. Multiplier effect, 864, 871. Deficit for 1982-83,4138.

Bush Fires-Appeal, q 3041, q 3046, q 3067, 3086, q 3777. Ash Wednesday, 3086. Relief, 3086.

Business of the House-Hour of sitting, 1135. Order, 4302.


Kennett, Mr J. G.-continued Casinos-Inquiry by Mr Con nor, QC: Report, 4344,

q 4434.


Commonwealth Government-Prices and incomes accord, q 3047.

Constitution Act Amendment (Temporary Provi-sions) Bill, The, 3872, 3873.





Deaths-The Hon. J. J. Ginifer, 10. R. H. Suggett, Esq., 1411. K. F. King, Esq., 3036.

Economy, The-State of, 864. Growth, 865. Effect of Budget, 870. Proposed wages and prices freeze, 2627. Economic summit, q 3836.

Electoral-Payment of Government employees in electorate offices, 4254, q 4260, q 4261.

Employment and Training-Unemployment: Effect of Budget, 870; youth, 872; incidence, 3160, q 1632. Employment: For young people, q 1632; effect of taxes and charges, q 1718; proposed national conference, q 1876, 2026; stimulation, 3160. Initiatives, q 1815. In private sector, q 1816. Decline in Victoria, 4561.

Energy Resources-Effect of Budget, 866.

Estate Agents (Reconstitution) Bill, 5171.

Ethnic Affairs Commission Bill, 110 I.

Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia-Royal Commission by Mr Costigan, QC: Ministerial statement, 81.


Freeways-South Eastern-Mulgrave link, 2627.

Gambling-Licensed clubs, q 4705, q 5017.

Gas and Fuel Corporation-Charges, q 29.


Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesVetting of appointments, q 835, q 920. Dividend tax, 867. Government appointments, 1056. Payment of salaries, q. 4896. Return on assets, 4915.

Grievances, 2059,2627,5220.

HeaIth-Services in Gippsland electorate, qn 1407. Effect of Medicare on employment, q 4530.

Housing-Interest rates, q 2131. Building approv-als, 4561.

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill, 380 I.

Land-Government transactions, q 4328.

68445/83-3

Kennett, Mr J. G.-continued Land Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2308, 2330, 2331, 2332,

2334,2336.

Law Department-Upholding oflaws by public offi-cials, q 3779.

Legislative Council-Effect of resolutions; q 680.

Liberal Party-Leadership, 1411.

Liquor Control Bill, 4301,4479,4519,4526, 5244, 5249,5288.

Local Government (Municipal Council Elections) Bill, 3768, 3769.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of WorksCharges, q 5020.

Members-Register of interests, 1417. Appreciation of services of the Hon. L. H. S. Thompson, CMG, 1614 ..


Ministerial Statements-Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia: Royal Commission by Mr Costigan, QC, 81. Ash Wednesday bush fires, 3086. Inquiry by Mr Connor, QC: Report, 4344. The Trustees Executors and Agency Co. Ltd, 4711.

Ministry, The-Resolutions critical of Ministers, q 680. Time spent by Attorney-General at office, q 1036. Alleged conflict of interest of Minister for Economic Development, q 1207, q 1336, q 2745. Allocation of portfolios, q 4617.

Nuclear-free State-Banning of nuclear vessels, q 5125.

Parliament-Broadcasting of proceedings, 531.

Pay-roll Tax-Calculation of imputed benefits, q 192.

Pentridge Prison-Refusal for visit by shadow Min-ister for Community Welfare Services, q 2239.

Personal Explanation-Register of interests, 1417.

Petition-Canterbury Road widening, 4085.

Points of Order-Repetition of question, 36. Answer to question, 37. Offensive remark, 48, 83. Tabling of quoted documents, 275, 442, 3466. Debating of question without notice, 378, 2539, 3831, 4897. Broadcasting of proceedings, 531. Misleading statement, 813. Reading of speech, 983. Relevancy of remarks, 1153, 5251. Reading of question without notice, 3046. Admissibility of amendment, 3166. Parliamentary privilege, 5294.

Poker Machines-Proposed factory, q 4076.

Police Department-Activities ofMr Bob Bear, 261. Special Branch, q 4618.


(66) INDEX

Kennett. Mr J. G.-continued


Question on Notice-Answer, q 1417.

Racing (Amendment) Bill, 4874, 5251, 5253', 5258, 5260,5261.


Road-Canterbury Road widening, 4085.

Small Businesses-EtJect ofi:ncreased energy charges, 868. Proposed legislation, q 3684.


State Electricity Commission (Amendment) Bill',. 2942..

State Finance-Victorian Development Fund, 867. Payment of salaries, q 4896.

Supply (1983-84, No. I) Bill. 4554.

Tattersall Consultations-Tattslotto claim, 120.

Taxation-Evasion and avoidance: Vetting of Gov-ernment appointments, q 835, q 920. lncrea~ 866. Public authorities dividend tax, 867. Pay-roll tax exemptions, 868. Financial institutions duty, 869, q 1953, q 2053,4541. State taxes and charges, q 1718, q 4698. Public charges and wages freeze, 2365. Level of State tax, q 3613. Statement on probate duty by Minister of Agriculture, q 3935.



Trustees Executors and Agency Co. Ltd, The, 4711.

Victorian Development Fund-Contributions of statutory authorities, 867. Management of investments, q 4616.


Victorian Railways-Leasing back of rolling-stock, 867.

Wages-Proposed freeze, q 2542, 2627.

Water Resources-Conservation campaign, 2059.

Water Supply-Charges, q 5020.


King, Mr K. F. (Springvale)

Apprentices-Group apprenticeship schemes, qn 2226.

Consumer Affairs-Kayser and Co. competition, 434, 1801.


Death-The Hon. A. P. Van Vliet, 1123.

King. Mr K. F.-continued

Employment and· Training-Effects of new technol· ogy,q 831.

HeaItdl-DiRributioo of fimds withdrawn fi!om Right to. Life AsS«iati6ll,. q 444.

Right to· Life Association-Government funds. q444.

Cemeteries-FemtruGul'l·y. q 1722.

Health Insuram:e Funds-Level of reserves, q 2435.

Housing-Slamp duty refund for first home buyers, q 3011.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways BoardEast Preston tramline extension, q 771.

Members-Appreciation of services of the Hon. L H. S. Thompson, CMG, 1624.

Municipalities-Local government elections, 4331. Adult franchise, q 4705.

Petition-Retail trading hours, 4179.

Police Department-Alleged mismanagement by Public Service support staff, q 600.

Racing-Race meeting broadcasts, q 3837.

Stamp Duty-Refund for first house buyers, q 3071.




Debate-Relevancy of remarks, 1390, 1463. Inter-jections, 1491. Minister'S right to speak, 2820. Moving of amendments, 2846. Rule of anticipation, 3442.


Debate-Interjections, 53, 3694. Offensive remarks, 161, 387, 388. Misleading statements, 252. Relevancy of remarks, 255, 4125, 4574. Members to address Chair, 386. Quoting from documents, 387. Reflection on members, 390. Availability of quoted documents, 982. Reference to debate in same session, 1786. Tedious repetition, 3696. Debating of amendment, 4188. Unparliamentary expressions, 4270, 4272. Statement in debate, 4271. Withdrawal of remark, 4272.


L

Labor Party (See "Australian Labor Party".)

Labou ... Industry, DepartmeBt of-Technology information systems, qn 1 t 19. Monitoring oftelephone calls, qn 1120. Purchases, qn 1120. Budget allocation, 1297. Staff: Ministerial, qn 1328; departmental, qn 1874, qn 3913. Objectives, qn 1542. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1542. Expenditure,qn 1543,qn 1874,qn2531,qn 3253, qn 3299. Advertisements of Molnar garage hoists, 1708, 1711. Legislation administered, qn 1874. Publications, qn 1875. Radiography tests on job applicants, qn 2220. Access to documents, qn 2530. Trade union representation, qn 2531. Licences, qn 2536. Forms issued, qn 3239. Goods and services, qn 3246. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3247. Grants and subsidies, qn 3247. Works and services, qn 3253. Non-Government organizations, qn 3253. Motor vehicles, qn 3261, qn 3679. Alleged bribes, qn 3261. Wage and salary determinations, qn 3271. Discretionary funds, qn 3272. Overseas trips by offirers, qn 3294. Flying of State flag, qn 3306. Day labour, qn 3306. Questions on notice, qn 3313. Interpreters, qn 3323. Injuries to employees, qn 3328, qn 5217. Visual display units, qn 3558, qn 3682. Air-conditioning, qn 3679. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3679. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3681. Internal auditors, qn 3681. Communications systems, qn 3923, qn 4672. Oil consumption, qn 4667. Revenue collections, qn 4689. Shop inspectors, q 5128. (See also "Apprentices", "Employment and Training", ""Industry" and "Bills-Labour and Industry (Shops) BUr.)

Laad-Valuation of land acquired by Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, qn 374. Fencing of land at the corner of Reynolds and Anderson Creek roads, East Doncaster, 1191, 1192. Infill sites for Housing Commission, q 1208. Reports on acquisition and compensation, qn 1806. Abattoir site in Power Road, Doveton, qn 1813. Building incentive grants, 2732. National register, qn 3584. Sale of railway land at Doncaster, q 4023, q 4024, 4253, 4256, q 4334, q 4439, q 5211. Urban development, qn 4161. Government transactions, q 4328. Register ofassets, qn 5000. (See also "Bills-Land (Amendment) Bilr, "Land Settlement (Amendment) Bilr, ··Revocation and Excision of Crown Reservations Bilr, ··Revocation and Excision of Crown Reservations Bill (No. 2)", ··Land Conservation Council" and ··Lands Department".)

Land Conservation Council-Grampians National Park, qn 273. Use of alpine parks, 806. Public scrutiny of submissions, qn 2536.

Lands Department-Leasing of Crown land, 393, 752, 757,853, qn 1717. Grazing licence rents, 817, 987, 1521. Access to documents, qn 1807. Technology information systems, qn 1807. Objectives, qn 1808. Staff, qn 1808, qn 1809, qn 5002. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1808. Expenditure, qn 1808, qn 2220, qn 2862, qn 4160, qn 5002. Purchases, qn 1809. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1809. Visual display units, qn 2235. Budget allocation, qn 2236. Forms, qn 3916. Goods and services, qn 3919. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3919. Alleged bribes, qn 3928. Corporate plans, qn 3932. Oil consumption, qn 4147. Trade union representation, qn 4147. Works and services, qn 4160. NonGovernment organizations, qn 4160. Revenue collections, qn 4689. Information supplied to television stations, qn 4693. Internal auditors, qn 4693. Flying of State flag, qn 4693. Legislation administered, qn 5000. Overseas trips by officers, qn 5000. Advertising and public relations services, qn 5001. Interpreters, qn 5001. Communications systems, qn 5002. Motor vehicles, qn 5008, qn 5012.

Land Tax (See "Taxation-Land Tax".)

Latrobe Valley-Ambulance services, 266, 267, 714, 2074,2116,2118,2364,2748,3159. Funding, 858. Residence for handicapped persons, 1405. (See also "Bills-Latrobe Regional Commission Bill".)

Law Courts-Court lists, q 525, 1502, 1508, 2139, qn 2535,q 2745. Children's Court hearings,qn 912, qn 4149. At Wangaratta, 1027, 1029, 5198, 5202. Magistrates Courts, q 1422, qn 3293. Rationalization of services, 1492, 1503, 180 I, 1804. Supreme Court library, 1493, 1497. Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices, 1494. Beechworth, 1504. Judges' salaries, 1505. Jury expenses, 1505. Efficiency, 1507. Drouin, 1801, 1804. Legal aid, qn 2042. Divorce petitions, qn 3293. Applications for maintenance and custody, qn 3678. Mrs Dallasanta court hearings delay, 4708, 5027. (See also ··Bills-Judges Salaries Bilr, "Juries (Amendment) Bitf', and ULimitation of Actions (Personal Injury Claims) Bill".)

Law Department-Prosecutions resulting from reports of inquiries, q 35. Crown Prosecutor appointments, qn 273. Trial of Leslie Phillip Smart, q 599, q 1205, q 1419, q 2740, q 3937. Family Law Act, 662, 666, qn 3322. Solicitors' Guarantee Fund, qn 671, qn 5015. Directorship of Solicitor-General, q 1033, 1039, 1501,2089. Objectives, qn 1200. Staff, qn 1201, qn 5014, qn 5016, qn 5109.

(68) INDEX

Law Department-continued Administration, 1495. Salaries, 1496. Crown Solicitor's Office, 1497. Legal opinions, 1498, 1502. Expenditure, qn 1537, qn 3576, qn 3589, qn 5110. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1537. Issue of warrants of apprehension against Commonwealth Ministers, former Ministers and former Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, qn 1812. Domestic violence "phone-in", q 2055. Warrants of distress, qn 2534. Activities of arbitrators, qn 2537. Purchases, qn 2604. Referees, assessors and arbitrators, qn 3033. Discretionary funds, qn 3033. Technology information systems, qn 3223. Trade union representation, qn 3224. Files, qn 3242. Divorce petitions, qn 3293. Prosecutions: Against Toorak Times contributors, qn 3293; for receiving, conspiracy or misprision ofa felony, qn 3594. Censorship, qn 3310. Human rights, qn 3310. Property damage at Station Hotel, qn 3315. Access to documents, qn 3319. Damages claim against quarry licensees, 3551. Visual display units, qn 3558. Forms issued, qn 3582. Definition of death, qn 3583. Goods and services, qn 3587. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3587. Works and services, qn 3589. Non-Government organizations, qn 3589. Alleged bribes, qn 3595. Injuries to employees, qn 3595. Corporate plans, qn 360 I. Questions on notice, qn 3602. Meeting of Attorneys-General, q 3687. Upholding oflaws by public officials, q 3779. Parliamentary privilege, 3898. Legislation administered, qn 3909. Publications, qn 3910. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3911. Commissioners for taking declarations and affidavits, qn 3916. Justices of the peace, qn 3916, 4431, 4432, qn 5015. Motor vehicles, qn 3917, qn 3926. Licences issued, qn 3930. Report of Lay Observer, q 4021. Advertising and public relations services, qn 4154. Grants and subsidies, qn 4155. Restitution for Mr and Mrs Joey Hamilton, q 4434. Office of Director of Public Prosecutions, q 4796. Solicitors' trust accounts, q 4797. Freedom of information code, 4998. Revenue collections, qn 5016. Information supplied to television stations, qn 5115. (See also "BiIlsDirector of Public Prosecutions Bill".)

Lefroy Minerals Ltd-Ministerial statement, 2243. Companies inspector's report, 2243.

Legal Aid-For Traralgon couple, qn 670. Funding, 1493, q 5212. Budget allocation, 1496. Scope of service, qn 2042.

Legal Aid Commission-Funding, qn 1195, q 5212. Budget allocation, 1492, 1493.

Legal and Constitutional Committee-Reports presented: Statute Law Revision (Repeals) Bill, 2438; Statute Law Revision Bill, 4180.

Legislative CouncD-Effect of resolutions, q 678, q 679. q 680, q 769, q 771. Committee to overview legislation, qn 4677.

Leigb, Mr J. G. (Malvern)

Bush Fires-Replacement of documents, q 3687.

Constitution (Electoral Provinces and Districts) BilL 4104.


Education-Malvern Central School, 3147, 3552, 3900.

Freeways-South-Eastern-Mulgrave link, 2620, 3399,4009.



Land Tax-Payment by Mrs Neilson, 3207.



Public Transport-For school children, 3673. Pro-posed new traffic scheme, 4284.

Supply (1983-84, No. 1) Bill, 4585.

Taxation-State taxes and charges, q 3339, q 3406.


Liberal Party-Economic policies, 708, 716, 725. Free enterprise philosophy, 710. Leadership, 1411.

Library Committee-Appointment ofMrs Hill, 3782.

Library Council of Victoria Act, 2208, 2215.

Ubrary Sen1ces-Budget allocation, 730. Facilities for the disabled, qn 1197. Open membership, 2633. Recommendations of Library Council of Victoria, 2635. Joint-use projects, qn 3571.

Licensed Dubs Association of Victoria, q 4705, q 5017.

Lieberman, Mr L. S. (Benambra)

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 688, 701, 1185, 1254,1493,1504,1525, 1529,q 3938.

Budget-For 1982-83,688, 701, 1185, 1254, 1493, 1504, 1525, 1529. Projections, q 3938.

Builders Labourers Federation-Inquiry: Prosecutions, q 35. Site allowance for Queen Victoria Medical Centre, 3523.


Lieberman, Mr L. S.-continued Business ofthe House-Order, 2759.

Cemeteries (Amendment) (Commencement) Bill, 2594.

Child Care-Pre-school funding, 533.

Chiropodists (Amendment) Bill, 3960.



Dentists (Fees) Bill, 358.

Director of Public Prosecutions Bill, 2677, 2687, 2692.

Drugs-Report of Royal Commission oflnquiry into Drug Trafficking, q 4800.


Energy Consumption Levy Bill, 2916.

Equal Opportunity (Discrimination Against Disabled Persons) Bill, 169, 490, 1857, 1858, 1859, 1860.

Equal Opportunity (Discrimination Against Disabled Persons) Bill (No. 2), 2338.

Federal Crimes Commission-Proposed establishment, q 1129.

Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia-Royal Commission by Mr Costigan, QC: Prosecutions, q 35.



Food Bill, 2888, 3701.

Gas and Fuel Corporation-Increased charges, 703. Public authority dividend, qn 2868.

Geriatric Services-Review of nursing homes, q 837.

Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesDividend tax, q 601.

Grievances, 3523.

Handicapped Persons-Housing for intellectually handicapped, q 1636.

Health-Budget allocation, 704. Health unions, q 4265. Staff working hours, q 4899. Effect of Medicare, q 5023, q 5210.

Health (Amendment) Bill, 482.

Health Insurance Funds-Out-patient charges, q 1038, q 1208, q 1553.

Health (Privileges) Bill, 567, 843.

Health (Radiation Safety) Bill, 3195, 3415, 3416, 3418,3419,3422,3426,3433,3436,4316.

Hospital Benefits (Levy) (Amendment) Bill, 3970, 3990,3991,3992,3995,4000,4320.

Lieberman, Mr L. S.-continued Hospitals-Capital works programme, 210, q 2746.

Increased charges, 704, q 2618. Out-patient charges, q 1038, q 1208, q 1553. Bendigo and Northern District Base, q 2135. Queen Victoria Medical Centre, q 2619, q 3410, 3523. Effect of energy consumption levy, q 2743. Fairfield, 3146. Working hours for employees, q 3157, 3203, q 4899. Wodonga, 5026.

Hospitals and Charities (Amendment) Bill, 2152, 2165,2170,2172,2173,2177,2659.

Hospitals and Charities (Committees of Manage-ment) Bill, 5143, 5152, 5156, 5157, 5159, 5280.

Human Tissue Bill, 2917, 2919.



Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill, 5180, 5192, 5195,5271,5273,5291.

Medical Practitioners (Private Hospitals) Bill, 225, 327, 330, 336, 340, 342, 344, 349, 351, 352, 354, 355,843.

Medical Services-Thoracic Society of Australia, 2212. Tuberculosis services, 2212, q 2360. Medical Scientists Association, q 4265.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of WorksPublic authorities dividend, qn 2868.

Melbourne City Council-Elections, q 922, q 2435.

Mental Health-Housing funds for mentally retarded persons, q 1636.

Mental Health (Amendment) Bill, 5140.

Minerals and Energy (Fees) Bill, 2730, 3195.

Mines (Amendment) Bill, 2882.

Ministerial Statement-Hospitals' capital works programme, 210.

Ministry, The-Conflict of interest between portfolios of Premier and Attorney-General, q 677. Alleged conflict of interests of Minister for Economic Development, q 1422.

Motor Accidents (Applications) Bill, 4955.


Petitions-Pre-school funding, 533. School Dental Service, 3049. Wodonga Hospital, 5026.

Pipelines (Amendment) Bill (No. 2), 5282.

Points of Order-Questions without notice not to be debated, 31,447, 1553,2746, 5210. Relevancy of remarks, 340, 1530. Misleading statement, 348. Unparliamentary remark, 348. Availability of

(70) INDEX

Lieberman. Mr L. S.-continued document, 569, 570. Scope of debate, 1827. Offensi ve remarks, 1917. Tabling of quoted documents, 2803, 3984. Rule of anticipation, 3342, 3441. Interjection, 4703. Parliamentary privilege, 5292. Inaudible speech, 5295.


Police Department-Investigation of allegations re Melbourne City Council elections, q 922.

Port of Portland Authority-Employees, q 1722.

Ports and Harbors Division-Public authorities dividend, qn 2868.



Queen Victoria Medical Centre (Guarantees) Bill, 2473,2486,2693.




St Andrew's Hospital Bill, 4994.

St Nicholas Hospital (Sale of Land) Bill, 2695.


Sewerage Districts (Sewerage Schemes) Bill. 1785.

Social Development Committee-Report on Health (Radiation Safety) Bill, 4313.

State Electricity Commission-Increased charges, 703. Public authorities dividend, qn 2868.

State Electricity Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2935, 2948, 2949.

State Finance-Increased Government spending, 702.

Taxation-McCabe-Lafranchi report: Prosecutions, q 35. Public authorities dividend tax, q 601, qn 2868. Increases, 702, 705. Financial institutions duty, q 1720. Indexed taxes and charges, q 1952.

Tourism-Expenditure, q 5126.

Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Bill (No. 2),5269.

Trustees Executors and Agency Co. Ltd, The, q 4701.

Victorian Tobacco Growers (Disposal of Assets) Bill, 1780. .


Life Line, Geelong-Financial assistance, 40 11, 4013.

Liquor Control Commission-Beer prices, q 1337. Hotel trading hours, 2059. Ministry responsible for operation, q 3048, 3063, 3065. Constitution of interim advisory council on liquor control,_ q 3048, 3063, 3065. Appointments, qn 3308. Licence transfer applications, qn 3308. Conflict of interests of personnel, qn 3309. (See also "Bills-Beer Prices Regulation (Temporary Provisions) Bill', "Liquor Control (Amendment) Bill', "Liquor Control Bill' and "Liquor Control (Booth Licences) (Amendment) Bill".)

Litter Act-Prosecutions, qn 2605.

Local Government Department-Budget allocation, 1521. Funding, 1522. Access to documents, qn 2601. Objectives, qn 2601. Staff, qn 260 I, qn 2602, qn 2604. Publications, qn 2602. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 2603. Expenditure, qn 2603, qn 3591. Purchases, qn 2603. Equal opportunity programme, qn 2603. State Co-ordination Council, qn 2607. Motor vehicles, qn 2608, qn 2612. Interpreters, qn 2608. Internal auditors, qn 2610. Coinmunications, qn 2610, qn 3591. Day labour, qn 2612. Injuries to employees, qn 2612. Visual display units, qn 2613. legislation and administration, q 3156. Technology information systems, qn 3575. Legislation administered, qn 3575. Forms, qn 3582. Goods and services, qn 3587. Air-conditioning, qn 3587. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3588. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3588. Grants and subsidies, qn 3588. Works and services, qn 3591. Hying of State flag, qn 3594. Alleged bribes, qn 3595. Corporate plans, qn 360 I. Questions on notice, qn 3602. Revenue collections, qn 5004. (See also "Municipalities".)

Local Government (House Builders' Liability Amendment) Act, 415.

Lowan Electorate-Visits by Ministers, 755.

Lysagbt (Aust.) Limited, Jobn-Footscray and Hastings, 5218.

M

McCabe Report, q 35, q 918, q 1034.

McCutcbeon, Mr Andrew (St Kilda)


Budget for 1982-83, 980.

Commonwealth Government-Proposed national crimes commission, q 29. Economic policies, 981" q 1879.

Consumer Affairs-Protected tenants, q 681.


McCutcheon. Mr Andrew-continued Consumer Price Index-Effect of State and local

government charges, 4173.

Economy, The-Government policies, q 1879.

Employment and Training-Employment initiatives programme, 983. ··Plan ahead to get ahead" campaign, 984.




Hospitals-Medical students, 4703.

Housing-Protected tenants, q 681. Budget alloca-tion, 985, 986. Restoration of terrace houses, q 5024.

Library Services-Open membership, 2633. Recommendations of Library Council of Victoria, 2635.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of WorksIncreased charges, q 526.


Municipalities-Consultations with Municipal Association of Victoria, q 3337.


Petitions-Retail trading hours, 4267. Returnable drink containers, 5214.



State Electricity Commission-Tariffincreases, 982.

Taxation-Increases, 982. Abolition of stamp duty, q 1953.


Victorian Council of Social Services-Analysis of Federal Budget, 981.


McDonald, Mr M. J. (Evelyn)

Apprentices-Out of trade, q 4436.


Australian Paper Manufacturers Ltd-Recycling of scrap paper, 2424.

Budget-For 1982-83, 881. Deficit, 881.

Bush Fires-Relief, q 3339. In Evelyn electorate, 3527.

Cemeteries-Location of Lilydale cemetery, 1134.

McDonald. Mr M. J.-continued Commonwealth Government-Economic policy,

q 1420.

Country Fire Authority-Fuel vaporization in vehi-cles, 1867,2733. Volunteer fire fighters, 3527.

Death-Hon. J. J. Ginifer, 14.

Dental Service-School, 3689, q 4023.

Drought-Relief, 184.

Economy, The-Commonwealth Government policy, q 1420.

Education-Primary schools: Woori Yallock, 881; St Andrews, 881; Wallan, q 4705. Whiulesea Technical-High School, 881.

Employment and Training-Increases in unemployment, 881. Employment initiatives programme, 882. Proposed Kinglake National Park project, 1025. Plenty employment support group, 1114.

Environment-Returnable drink containers. 682.



Grievances, 3526.


Municipalities-Adult franchise at municipal elec-tions, q 839.

Natural Resources and Environment Committee, 5215.

Petitions-Returnable drink containers, 682. Location of Lilydale cemetery, 1134. Firearms registration, 3159. Retail trading hours, 3159. Antidiscrimination legislation, 3159. School Dental Service, 3689. Equal opportunity legislation, 5026.

Police Department-Alleged harassment in Epping, 823.

Tourism-At Lake Eildon, q 2875.

Trading Hours-Retail, 3159. Week-end and late night, 3526.

Water Supply-King Parrot Creek, Flowerdale, 431.


Youth, Sport and Recreation, Department of-Publications, q 527.

McGrath, Mr W. D. (Lowan)

Abattoir and Meat Inspection (Further Amendment) Bill, 2458.

Agriculture, Department of-Budget allocation, 1523.

ApprenticeS-At Horsham Technical School, 1705.

(72) INDEX

McGrath, Mr W. D.-continued

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 754,1238,1250, 1276, 1281, 1293, 1386, 1434, 1464, 1520, 1523.

Budget for 1982-83, 754, 1238, 1250, 1276, 1281, 1293, 1386, 1434, 1464, 1520,1523.


Bush Fires-Restrictions, q 3340.


Conservation, Ministry for-Budget allocation, 1520.

Country Fire Authority-Working party on alterna-tive funding, qn 21.

Drought-Relief, 173, 758, q 2132. Sheep slaughter bounty, q 528. Effects on agriculture, 756. Seed grain subsidy, q 1129. Tour of affected areas by honourable members, 2422.


Education-Budget allocation, 1434, 1464, 4579. Horsham Technical School, 1705. Travel on school bus service by unemployed persons, 2422. Religious education, q 4616.


Employment and Training, Ministry for-Budget allocation, 1386.

Equal OpportunitY-Anti-discrimination legislation, 3049,4441,5027,5130.



Firearms (Amendment) Bill, 4224, 4421, 4430.



Grievances,802,2063,3518,4272.

Groundwater (Amendment) Bill, 2969.

Health-Budget allocation, 755. Funding for hear-ing services, 755.

Hospitals-Kaniva District, 755.

Hotels-Trading hours, 2059.

Housing-Allocation for welfare housing, 754. In Horsham area, 755.

Lands Department-Increased charges, 757.

Law Courts-Closure of Magistrates Courts, q 1422.

Law Department-Justices of the peace, qn 5015.


Lowan Electorate-Visits by Ministers, 755.

Meat Industry-Meat workers' strike, q 604, 802, 2063.


Mental Health-Karkana Day Training Centre for Intellectually Handicapped Persons, 3518.

Ministerial Statement-Restructuring of transport administration, 298.

Ministry of Transport (Amendment) Bill, 1659, 1664.

Motor Accidents (Amendment) Bill, 3352.


Municipalities-Recreation officers, q 441, 757.

Petitions-Hotel trading hours, 2059. Anti-discrim-ination legislation, 3049, 5027. Equal opportunity legislation, 4441, 5130. Retail trading hours, 5130.

Point of Order-Moving of amendment, 5251.


Police Department-Budget allocation, 1276. Min-yip police station, 2734.

Post-Secondary Education (Amendment) Bill, 5089.

Pounds (Amendment) Bill, q 1138.

Primary Industries-Effects of drought, 756.

Public Transport-Restructuring of administration, 298. Travel on school bus service by unemployed persons, 2422.

Racecourses Licences Board-Report, q 1881. Recommendations, q 3046.

Racing-Rationalizing of country racecourses, 583, q 1641, q 2434. Racecourses Licences Board recommendations, q 3046. Delicensed racecourses, qn 3406. Broadcasting of race meetings, q 5024.

Racing (Amendment) Bill, 4852, 4881, 4882, 4885, 4886,4887,5252,5257,5260,5262.


Roads-Budget allocation, 758.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill (No. 2), 4645.

Road VehicleS-Registration of three-wheeled balloon tyre motor cycles, q 4335. Random testing of drivers for marijuana smoking, q 5128.

Rural Finance Commission-Loans, qn 1202.

Sale of Land (Amendment) Bill, 1749,2022.

Seeds Bill, 72.

Sport-Treatment of injuries, q 921.

State Electricity Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2950.

Superannuation (Railway Service Employees) Bill, 2180.

Supply (1982-83, No. I) Bill, 4579.

Taxation-State taxes and charges, q 2615.



Totalizator Agency Board-Minimum bets, q 2054. Box at VFL Park, q 4261.

Trading Hours-Sunday trading by hotels, 2059. Retail, 5 I 30.

Transport Bill, 4747,4780,4781,4782,4785,4786, 4804,4805,4808,4811,4815,4820.

Veterinary Surgeons (Amendment) Bill, 1167.


Victorian Football League-TAB box at VFL Park, q 4261.

Victorian Railways-Rail wagons, qn 24. Harassment of passengers, 758. Grain freights, q 1206. Melbourne-Adelaide service, q 2137. Victorian Railways Institute hall at Serviceton, 4272. Adelaide rail service, qn 5321.


Wages-Government subsidy, 756. Pause, q 4701.

Water Supply-Wimmera-Mallee pipeline, q 33.

Wheat Industry-Imports, qn 2747.


Young Farmer Establishment Scheme, qn 24.

Youth, Sport and Recreation-Municipal recreation officers, q 441, 757. Budget allocation, 757, 1281.

McGrath, James, Foundation-Expenses, qn 3317. Consultants' fees, qn 3317, qn 3329. Investigation into Odyssey House by New York Attorney-General, qn 3318.

McKellar, Mr D. K. (Portland)

Alcoa of Australia Ltd-Portland project, 963, q 1881.


Budget for 1982-83, 961.

Child Care-Pre-school and infant welfare centres in Moorabbin, qn 670.

Decentralization-Incentive payments, 4255.

Drought-Relief, 961. Stock slaughter bounty, 961.

Education-Schools: In Prahran electorate, qn 23; in Heatherton electorate, qn 185.

Equal Opportunity-Anti-discrimination legislation,2544.


McKeJlar. Mr D. K.-continued

Forests Commission-Management of Grampians area, qn 273.


Grain Elevators Board-Effects of drought on grain harvest, 962.

Grampians-Proposed national park, qn 273.

Hospitals-Services in Moorabbin, qn 670.


Land Conservation Council-Proposed Grampians national park, qn 273.

Petitions-Anti-discrimination legislation, 2544. Firearms registration, 4026.

Port of Portland Authority-Dismissal of staff, 963.

Primary Industries-Stock slaughter bounty, 961. Effects of drought, 961. Wool industry, 964. Live sheep export trade, 964.


Victorian Railways-Hamilton-Portland line, qn 18.

Water Supply-Effects of drought, 962.


McNamara, Mr P. J. (Benalla)

Agriculture, Department of-Budget allocation, 1527.

Animals-Cat Protection Society, 948, Lost Dogs Home,948.

Apprentices-Incentives for training, 950.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 946, 1178, 1527.


Budget for 1982-83,946,1178, 1527.

Bush Fires-Ash Wednesday, 3121. Relief; 3121. Appeal,3121.

Commonwealth-State Relations-Contribution to State finances, 946.

Consumer Affairs-Protected tenants, q 1128.

Consumer Affairs Committee Bill, 5041.

Dairying Industry-Increased cost of milk cartage, q 36.

Drugs-Proposal to legalize private use of marijuana, q 5213.

Education-Canaan College, 514. Teaching hours, q 2436.



(74) INDEX

McNamara. Mr P. J.-continued

Employment and Training-Effect of pay-roll tax concessions, q 1884.

Estate Agents (Reconstitution) Bill, 5167,5175,5176.

Financial Institutions Duty, q 4534.

Financial Institutions Duty Bill, 2817, 2819, 2834, 2837,2843.

Firearms-Proposed legislation, 4338.


Forests Commission-Increased royalties for timber industry, 805, q 838, 947, 948. Use of alpine parks, 806. Budget allocation, 948. Guidelines on relevancy of information, q 2362, q 2363.

Freedom ofInformation Bill, 2892.





Land Conservation Council-Use of alpine parks, 806.

Local Government Act (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2662.


Local Government (Investments) Bill, 3186, 3189, 3190.

Local Government (Pecuniary Interests of Councillors) Bill, 1173, 1174.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of WorksIncreased rates, 950.


Motor Boating (Amendment) Bill, 4117, 4121.

Parliament-Budget allocation for Parliamentary Library, 1178.

Petition-CumberlandJunction-Woods Point Road, 533.

McNamara, Mr P. J.-continued

Roads-Cumberland Junction-Woods Point Road, 533. Budget allocation, 948. Hume Highway bypass,.q 4083.

Sale of Land (Amendment) Bill, 1733, 1941, 1942, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2920, 2921,2923.

Salinity-In Benalla area, 949.

Soil Conservation Authority-Budget allocation, 949.

State Electricity Commission-Rural power exten-sions,413. .

State Finance-Contribution of Commonwealth Government, 946.

State Offices-For Benalla, 949.

Taxation-Increases, 947. Pay-roll concessions, q 1884. Financial institutions duty, q 4534.

Timber Industry-Increased royalties, 805, q 838, 947. Budget allocation, 807.

Tourism-Budget allocation, 948.

Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture Bill,1940.

Victorian Railways-Leasing back of rolling-stock, 947. Locomotive safety measures, qn 1118.



Water Supply-Suggested use of storages, q 443. Irrigation levy, 947.




Young Farmer Establishment Scheme, 950.

Youth, Sport and Recreation-Budget allocation, 948.

Planning-Town planning appeal procedures, Macoy, Donald-Inquest, qn 2234. q 480 I. Regulations, q 5126.

Point of Order-Debating of amendments, 2922.

Police Department-Staff accommodation, q 603. Boating controls, q 2539.

Pounds (Amendment) Bill, 1136, 1140, 1142, 1778.

Primary Industries-Young Farmer Establishment Scheme, 950. Stock slaughter bounty, 950. Net income offarmers, q 3157.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill, 1145, 1165.

Maclellan, Mr R. R. C. (Berwick)

Aboriginal Lands (Aborigines' Advancement League) (Watt Street, North~ote) Bill, 1704.

Administration and Probate (Survival of Actions) BiII,556.

Administrative Arrangements Bill, 4356, 4820, 4944.



Maclellan, Mr R. R. C.-continued

Ambulance Services-In Emerald, 1706.

ANZ Executors and Trustee Co. Bill, 4921,4935.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 645, 1019, 1021, 1309, 1489. 1497, 1502, 1510, 151~ 151~

Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation-Work bans on Parliament station, q 2358.


Budget-For 1982-83,645,1019.1309,1489,1497, 1502, 1510, 1517, 1518. Deficit, 645, 1021. Papers, 1021.

Bush Fires-Appeal, q 3043, 3138, q 3156. Ash Wednesday, 3138. Relief, 3138, q 3341.

Business of the House-Orders of the Day discharged, 61. Order, 136, 2490, 2650, 3052, 4372. First readingof Bills, 137. Sessional Orders, 774, 1958. Notice of motion, 1558. Correction of Bills, 3051.

Casinos-Inquiry by Mr Connor QC: Travel arrangements, q 37, 1361. Resources, q 196.


Commonwealth Engineering (Vie.) Pty Ltd-Difficulties,776.


Constitution Act Amendment (Temporary Provisions) Bill, The, 3841.

Constitution (Duration of Parliament) Bill, 4964, 4966,4968,4969,4973.

Constitution (Electoral Provinces and Districts) Bill, 4046,4111.

Constitution (Local Government) Bill, 3411, 3729, 3735,3748,3947.

Constitution (Qualification of Electors) Bill, 2546, 2650.

Corporate Affairs Office-Notification of change in directorships, q 1205, 1402.

Correctional Services Division-Escapes from Pentridge Prison, q 3834.

Council of Law Reporting in Victoria Bill, 67, 322.

Country Fire Authority-Proposed integration with Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board, 1886.



Domicile (Amendment) Bill, 66, 558.


Maclellan. Mr R. R. C.-continued

Economy, The-Management, 4027.

Education-Employment initiatives programme in Western port region schools, 2117. Appointment of Ms Sue Walker to State Board of Education, 3499.

Egg Industry Stabilization Bill, 2883, 2927.

Electoral Commission (Amendment) Bill, 3942,4538.


Employment and Training-Proposed employment initiatives programme, q 130. Unemployment: In private sector, 645; levels, q 1820. In manufacturing industries, 778. Effects of Budget, 1020.

Equal Opportunity-Anti-discrimination legislation, 2138, 3049.

Equal Opportunity (Discrimination Against Disabled Persons) Bill, 136, 508.

Estate Agents (Reconstitution) Bill, 5165, 5177.

Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia-Royal Commission by Mr Costigan, QC: Interim report No. 4, q 1034. Allegations of criminal actions, q 2137.

Financial Institutions Duty Bill, 2187, 2816, 2818, 2821.

Firearms (Amendment) Bill, 4227, 4423, 4425.


Food Bill, 2888.

Freedom oflnformation-Code, 4998.

Freedom oflnformation Bill, 1066, 1791,2890,2893, 2894,2895,2897,2900,2902,2906,2909,2996.

Gambling-Casino inquiry, q 37, q 196, 1361. Poker machines: Petition, 2364; inquiry, q 4022, q 4080, q 4531, q 5018, q 5019; proposed factory, q 4176.


Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesVetting of appointments, q 834, q 918, 1052. Private interests of officials, 1221.

Grievance Day-Suspension of Standing Orders, 2545,4353.

Grievances, 775.

Health (Radiation Safety) Bill, 3440.

Hospital Benefits (Levy) (Amendment) Bill, 3993.

Hospitals Superannuation (Amendment) Bill, 4902.


International Harvester Australia Ltd-Difficulties, 776. Assistance, q 2740.


Judges Salaries Bill, 2140,2439.

(76) INDEX


Labour and Industry, Department of-Budget allocation, 1309.

Law Department-Budget allocation, 1489, 1497, 1502,1510,1517,1518.


Legal Profession Practice (Solicitors' Guarantee Fund) Bill, 4955.

Limitation of Actions (Personal Injury Claims) Bill, 3444.





Local Government (Investments) Bill, 3189, 3191.

Local Government (Municipal Council Elections) BiII,3411.


Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill, 5272, 5274.


Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board-Sale of trams to overseas interests, 649.

Members-Private interests, 1221. Appreciation of services of the Hon. L. H. S. Thompson, CMG, 1617.

Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board-Proposed integration with Country Fire Authority, 1886.

Metropolitan Fire Brigades Superannuation (Eligibility) Bill, 2729.


Ministerial Advisory Committee-Report presented: Shop trading hours, 3941.

Ministerial Statements-Restructuring of transport administration, 289. Australian Meat Industry Royal Commission, 480. Private interests of Parliamentarians and Government officials, 1221. North Deborah Mining and Industrial Ltd and Lefroy Minerals Ltd: Companies inspector's reports, 2243. Ash Wednesday bush fires, 3138. Victorian Dairy Industry Authority, 3484.

Ministry of Transport (Amendment) Bill, 1656, 1664.

Ministry, The-Conflict of interest of Minister for Economic Development, q 1126, q 1205, q 1333, 1402, q 1549, q 2745. Actions of Ministers, q 2238. Absence of Treasurer, q 4699.


Motor Car (Registration and Drivers' Licences) Bill, 1100, 1666, 1678, 1679, 1681, 1683, 1684, 1686, 1688, 1690, 1693, 1694.

Municipalities-

Northcote-Charges against mayor, q 4020.

Richmond-Report ofMr Nicholson, QC, 480.

Nissan Motor Manufacturing Co. (Aust.)-Difficul-ties, 776.


Parliament-Broadcasting of proceedings, 532. Sittings, 4443, 5028.

Petitions-Anti-discrimination legislation, 2138, 3049. Poker machines, 2364.


Points of Order-Tabling of documents, 38, 2360. Offensive remark, 48. Reflection on Royal Commission, 89. Availability of quoted documents, 635,3745,4897. Relevancy of remarks, 745,4602. Question without notice to relate to Government administration, 1637. Bills of similar nature, 2438. Moving of amendments, 2846, 2856. Availability of files, 2997. Admissibility of amendments, 3166, 4970, 4971. Debating of question without notice, 3338. Rule of anticipation, 3442, 3443, 3444. Interjections, 3694. Debating of foreshadowed amendments, 4187. Parliamentary privilege, 5293.

Police Department-Bureau of Criminal Investigation, q 277. Demonstration at Melbourne Club, q 1880.


Public Account (Advances) Bill, 4952.

Public Account (Amendment) Bill, 1654.

Public Authorities (Contributions) (Amendment) Bill, 3867, 3869, 3870.

Public Service-Budget allocation for salaries, 647.

Public Transport-Restructuring of administration, 289.



Sale of Land (Amendment) Bill, 1725, 1943, 2000, 2001,2002,2005,2009,2920,2922.

Salinity Committee-Referral of Dartmouth dam, 2596.

Sessional Orders-Amendment, 774, 1958.

Solicitor-General-Appointment, 1052.

St Andrew's Hospital (Guarantee) (Amendment) Bill, 4935.


Maclellan, Mr R. R. C.-continued


State Finance-Trust account funds, 645.

State Insurance Office-Policy on insuring taxis, 1190.

State Insurance Office (Extension of Franchise) Bill, 4360,5267.

Statute Law Revision Bill, 4725.


Taxation-A voidance and evasion: Government appointments, q 834, q 918. McCabe-Lafranchi report, q 1034.

Taxi Industry-Advertisements re multiple hiring, 775. Comprehensive insurance, 1190.



Trustees Executors and Agency Co. Ltd, The, q 4435, q 4613, q 4615, q 4617, q 4796.

Victorian Dairy Industry Authority-Report on cartage problems, q 1721. Inquiry into "Big M" advertising, 3484.

Victorian Railways-

Fares and Freight-Fares, q 603.

Fi nance-Operating deficit, 648.

Land-At Doncaster, q 5211.

Level Crossings-Clyde Road, Berwick, 901.

Rolling-stock-Lease-back arrangements, 647,1019, 1020. New suburban trains, q 1128.

Wages-Proposed freeze, q 2129, q 2539.

Works and Services Appropriation Bill-Allocation, 1019, 1604. Capital works expenditure, 1019.

Wrongs (Dependants) Bill, 2963.

Management and Budget, Department of-Budget allocation, 1518. Objectives, qn 1536. Staff, qn 1537, qn 3909. Access to documents, qn 1713. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1946. Purchases, qn 1946. Legislation administered, qn 2220. Expenditure, qn 2861, qn 3922. Technology information systems, qn 3908. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3909. Trade union representation, qn 3909. Forms issued, qn 3915. Goods and services, qn 3917. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3917. Works and services, qn 3922. Non-Government organizations, qn 3923. Alleged bribes, qn 3927. Corporate plans, qn 3932. Questions on notice, qn 3932. Oil consumption, qn 4665. Revenue collections, qn 5004.

Market Court-Significance, 1382. Referrals, q 3496.

Massage Practitioners-Proposed legislation, 3690.

Master Builders Association-Alleged criminal infiltration, qn 21. Advertising at Gas and Fuel Corporation, qn 126.

Master Builders' Housing Fund Ltd-Former director, qn 127.

Mathews, Mr C. R. T. (Oakleigh)


Arts, Ministry for the-Objectives, qn 2221. Staff, qn 2221, qn 2222. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 2222. Purchases, qn 2222. Equal opportunity programme, qn 2222. Expenditure, qn 2234, qn 3305. Access to documents, qn 2529. Forms issued, qn 3916. Goods and services, qn 3918. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3918. Alleged bribes, qn 3927. Non-Government organizations, qn 4258. Internal auditors, qn 4259. Information supplied to television stations, qn 4259. Recovery of expenditure, qn 4259. Oil consumption, qn 4667. Corporate plans, qn 4677. Discretionary funds, qn 4678. Revenue collections, qn 4696. Technology information systems, qn 5014. Communications systems, qn 5015.

Arts, The-Victorian Concert Orchestra, qn 21. Victoria State Opera, qn 21, 2120. Australian Broadcasting Tribunal, q 279. Melbourne Concert Hall: Organ, 588; dress for opening ceremony, q 1036. Victorian Arts Centre: Completion date, q 922. Centre for Nunawading, 1029. Concentration of activities in Sydney, q 1551. Donations to Victorian art galleries, qn 1717. Access for unemployed people, q 2137. Regional arts centres, qn 2228. Victorian Council of the Arts, q 2871. Bass booking agency, q 2875. Lending or hiring of works of art, qn 3005. Ballan mural, 3677. International arts festival, q 3781. Unemployed artists, q 4265. Visit of Mrs Melina Mercouri, qn 4687. Victorian film industry, q 5127.

Australian Broadcasting Tribunal-Transfer of staff, q 279.

Bicycles-Thefts, qn 19.

Broadmeadows-Study group, q 4083.

Budget for 1982-83, 1230, 1240, 1251.

Building and Construction Industry-Alleged criminal infiltration, qn 21.

Bush Fires-Danger. q 1639. Appeal, q 3067, q 3068, 3098, q 3340, q 3406. Ash Wednesday, 3098.

(78) INDEX

Mathews, Mr C. R. T .-continued

Relief,3098. Fencing subsidies, 4999. Programme for fire-prone areas, q 5128.

Casinos-Board of inquiry: Witnesses, 409. In St Kilda, q 921, qn 2738.

Country Fire Authority-Working party report on alternative funding, qn 23. Volunteer fire fighters, q 379, qn 4166. Bravery and service awards, q 448. Funding, q 679. Manpower and material resources, qn 912. Statements by chairman, q 919. Proposed integration with Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board, q 1132, q 1638, 1886, qn 2235, qn 3034, 3792, q 3935, q 3937. Fire-fighting vehicles, 1873. Operating costs, qn 1948. Fire-fighting equipment subsidies, q 2130, qn 2234. Representation of trade unions, qn 2737. Winchelsea Rural Fire Brigade, qn 4167. Report on works and services division, 4270.


Economic Development, Ministry for-Budget allo-cation, ) 240.

Egg Industry Stabilization (Amendment) Bill, 2932.


Energy Resources-

General-Brown coal resources, qn 271, qn 272. Alternative fuel research, qn 2217. Oil royalties, qn 2860.

Nuclear Power-Cost comparison of nuclear power and brown coal, qn 3906, qn 4161. Feasibility, qn 3931.

Solar Power-Research and development, qn 2216, qn 2218.

Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia-Royal Commission by Mr Cosligan, QC: Organized crime. q 276.

Film Victoria (Amendment) Bill, 3942,4050,4184.

Film Victoria (Reconstitution) Bill, 1725, 1898, 2150.

Firearms-Proposed legislation, q 2615. Licences, qn 2738, qn 3330.

Firearms (Amendment) BiU, 3411, 3538,4215,4410, 4414, 4416, 4418, 4419, 4421, 4422, 4425, 4426, 4428,4430,4431,5162,5164,5165.

Fire Authorities Bill, 4937,5278.

Fire Control-Total fire bans, q 1207. Restrictions, q 3340.

Gambling-Casinos, 409, q 921, qn 2738.

Gas and Fuel Corporation-Housing Advisory Centre, qn 126. Concessions to service pensioners, qn 3932.

Geelong Performing Arts Centre Trust (Amendment) Bill, 1211, 1366, 1765.


Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesAuthorities responsible: To Minister for Police and Emergency Services. qn 1202, qn 2224, qn 2225, qn 2731, qn 3232, qn 3233, qn 3294, qn 3299, qn 3306, qn 3312, qn 3324, qn 3326, qn 3328, qn 4148, qn 4155, qn 4156, qn 4258, qn 5006, qn 5013; to Minister for the Arts, qn 2221, qn 2222, qn 2354, qn 2529, qn 3005, qn 3916, qn 3918, qn 3927, qn 4259, qn 4667. qn 4677, qn 4696, qn 5014, qn 5015; to Minister for Minerals and Energy, qn 3905, qn 3907, qn 3908, qn 3916, qn 3918, qn 3919', qn 401~qn 4019.

Grievances, 409,4270.


Housillllndustry Association, qn 22, qn 126.

Immigration and Ethnic Affairs-Relations between Victoria Police Force and ethnic communities, q 4335.

Local Government (House Builders' Liability) (Amendment) Bin,. 1916.

Master Builders Association, qn 22, qn 126.


Melbourne City Cooaril-Elections, q 922.

Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board-Bravery and service awards. q 448. Proposed integration with Country Fire. Authority, q 1132, q 1638, 1886, qn 2235, qn.3034, 3792, q 3935, q 3937. Operating costs, qn 1948. Absenteeism, qn 1948. Computerization of fire protection system, qn 2218. Representation of trade unions, qn 2737.

Metropolitan Fire Brigades Superannuation (Eligibility) Bill, 2254, 2391.

Minerals and Energy, Department of-Access to documents, qn 3905. Objectives, qn 3907. Staff, qn 3907. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 3908. Expenditure, qn 3908, qn 4018. Forms issued, qn 3916. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3918. Oil consumption, qn 4018. Equal opportunity programme, qn 4019. Goods and services, qn 4019.

Minerals and Energy (Fees) Bill, 2254, 2392.

Mines (Amendment) Bill, 2548, 2877, 4181.

Mines (Amendment) Bill (No. 2), 4182, 4362, 4837, 5264.

Ministerial Statements-Role, function and requirements of Victoria Police Force, 155. Proposed integration of Country Fire Authority and Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board, 1886. Ash Wednesday bush fires, 3098.

Motor Accidents Board-Investigations into alleged fraud, q 190.

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBL Y (79)

Mathews, Mr C. R. T.-continued Motor Boating (Amendment) Bill, 3146, 3182, 4119,

4120,4121.

Motor Car (General Amendment) Bill, 2254, 2393, 2955.

Motor Car (Penalties) Bill, 1211,1367,1760,1762.

Motor Car (Penalties) Bill (No. 2), 4447, 4657.

Museums Bill, 3942, 4051,4842.

Northcote-Charges against mayor, q 4020.


Nude Bathing-Free beaches, 2037, 3152.

Pensioners-Gas charges concessions for service pensioners, qn 3932.

Pipelines (Amendment) Bill (No. 2), 4842, 4940.

Points of Order-Offensive remarks, 161, 4348. Admissibility of amendment, 3797. Unparliamentary remark, 4270.

Poker Machines-Alleged organized crime, q 5019.

Police and Emergency Services, Ministry for-Staff, qn 120 I. Budget allocation, 1251.· Equal opportunity programme, qn 1544. Expenditure, qn 3232, qn 3233, qn 3300, qn 330 I. Discretionary funds, qn 3273. Forms issued, qn 3284. Goods and services, qn 3294, qn 3300. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3294. Interpreters, qn 3294. Internal auditors, qn 3299. Information supplied to television stations, qn 330 I. Non-Government organizations, qn 330 I. Motor vehicles, qn 3307, qn 3324. Day labour, qn 3307. Alleged bribes, qn 3307. Corporate plans, qn 3313. Grants and subsidies, qn 3324, qn 4258. Communications systems, qn 3326. Aying of State flag, qn 3328. Licences issued, qn 3330. Visual display units, qn 3334. Publications, qn 4148. Air-conditioning, qn 4155. Advertising and public relations services, qn 4156. Oil consumption, qn 5006. Revenue collections, qn 5013.

Police Department-

Crime-Bicycle thefts, qn 19. Investigation into alleged fraud, q 190. Allegations by honourable member for Doncaster, q 193. Organized, q 193, q 276. Activities of Mr Bob Bear, 269. Files on Wilson inquest, qn 373. Alleged jewellery theft from deceased person, 829. Vandalism in Waverley area, 829. Allegations re Melbourne City Council, q 922. Statements by former Federal Minister, q 1125. Illicit drug detections, qn 1200. Rules and procedures governing investigations, qn 2230. Donald Mackay inquest, qn 2234. Unprovoked assaults on police, qn 2355. Metropolitan rate, qn 3029.

Mathews, Mr C. R. T.-continued

General-Alleged criminal infiltration of housing industry, qn 21. Racing Squad, qn 25. Zebra Force, qn 26. Role, function and requirements of Victoria Police Force, 155. Alleged police harassment, 829. Demonstrators at Melbourne Club, q 1128, 1193, q 1877, q 1879, q 1950. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1202, qn 2738. Purchases, qn 1543. Glen Waverley Police Training Academy, q 1883. Access to documents, qn 2224. Technology information systems, qn 2225. Objectives, qn 2225. Records, qn 2231. Motor Boating Squad: Controls, q 2539. Administration of legislation, qn 2737. Trade union representation, qn 2737, qn 2738. Omega navigation base, q 2742. Protection for shearing industry workers, q 4023. Public confidence, q 4896.

Staff-Bureau of Criminal Intelligence, q 277. Alle. gations re Director of Bureau of Criminal Intelligence, 409. Bravery and service awards, q 448. Additional, qn 523. Alleged mismanagement by Public Service support staff, q 600. Accommodation, q 603. Shortages in Dandenong Ranges, 668. For Gippsland South electorate, q 1037. Review, qn 1543, qn 2226. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1544. For San Remo, 2037. Engaged in outside employment, qn 2225. Female, qn 2226. Unprovoked assaults, qn 2355. Long service medal to former police officer, 3066. For Gippsland, 3152. Incidence of stress, qn 3244. Strength, q 3684, 4145, qn 4167. Relations with ethnic communities, q 4335.

Stations-One-man, q 198. Bans by Builders Labourers Federation, 1029. For Belmont-Grovedale, qn 1202. Doncaster, qn 2355. In Melbourne metropolitan area, qn 2356. In Narracan electorate, 3402. Bass, 3553.

Police Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 4447, 4642.

Questions on Notice-Answers, qn 1201, qn 2221, 3152, qn 3314, 3403, qn 3907, qn 4678.

Road Traffic-Danger of wandering stock, 1407.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 137, 171, 563.

Road Vehicles-Relicensing and restricted drivers' licences, 667. Registration of minibikes, 2036. Police road blocks, qn 2230. Convictions for failure to wear car seat belts, qn 2355. Accidents and drink-driving offences, qn 2356. Road carnage over Easter period, q 3779. Drink-drivinglaws, q 5019. Random testing for marijuana smoking, q 5129.

State Electricity Commission-Overseas orders for power transformers, qn 3906. Geelong-Portland transmission line, qn 3933.

State Electricity Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2577,2946,2949,2950.

(80) INDEX


State Emergency Service-Effects of non-emergency flashing lights, 588. Disaster plan, q 4704.

State Film Centre of Victoria Council Bill, 4181, 4302.

Storms, q 1881.

Unions-BLF bans on police projects, 1029. Municipal Employees Union, 2215.

Meat Industry (See "Abattoirs" and "Primary Industries-Meat ".)

Media-Alleged Government discrimination against eastern suburbs, 388. Advertising, 1114. Unit, qn 3240. Contributors to Toorak Times. qn 3293. Videotaping of television programmes, qn 3583. Suggested communications research and information centre, qn 3599.

Medical Services-

General-Radiology services in hospitals, qn 186. Tuberculosis service, 432, 436, 2213, 2214, q 2360, q 3940. Australian Medical Association, q 840. Treatment of herpes simplex 11, qn 913. Services for diabetics, q 920. Laser facial treatment, q 1127. Immunization against whooping cough, q 1552. Polio services, 3208. Visits by School Medical Service in the City of Doncaster and Templestowe, qn 3292. Healing practices, qn 3334. For victims of sexual assault, qn 3572. Cancer after~re treatment, 3773. Employment of interns at hospitals, q 4329. Chest X-rays, qn 5123.

Medical Practitioners-Medifrauds, q 280, q 2136. Alleged tax avoidance and evasion, q 677. Thoracic Society of Australia, 2212, 2214. Overseivicing, qn 3319. Evaluating progress of patients at Odyssey House, qn 3329. Disciplinary powers, qn 3584. Fee-splitting for pathology and radiology services, qn 3596. Medical Scientists Association, q 4265. Students at hospitals, q 4329, q 4703.

Nursing-Staffing of Numurkah Nursing Home, 367, 371. Tuberculosis services, 432, 436. Standard of care in nursing homes, q 837. Utilization ofnursing home beds, qn 3309. Deaths in nursing homes from dementia, qn 3310. Private nursing homes, qn 3326. (See also "Bills-Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill" and "Medical Practitioners (Private Hospitals) Bill".)

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works

Finance- Public authorities dividend, q 601, q 2058, qn 2868, q 3407. Budget allocation, 1006.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Workscontinued

General-Land acquisition, qn 374. Effect on rates of public authority dividend tax, q 601. Disconnected hoses, 2424, 2426. Damage caused by bush fires in catchment areas, 3204. 3209. Beef measles in farm stock, qn 4 I 68. Brucellosis in farm stock, qn 4170. (See also uBiIls-Melbourneand Metropolitan Board of Works (Administration) Bill"and "Public Authorities (Contributions) (Amendment) Bill".)

Property-Head office building repairs, q 275, 407. Sale ofland, qn 4168. (See also "Planning," "Sewerage," "Water Resources" and "Water Supply".)

Rates and Charges-Increases, q 526, 929, 951, q 5020. Relief from, qn 3682.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board-Sale of trams to overseas interests, 649. East Preston tramline extension, q 771, 874. New trams, 874. Budget allocation, 953. Capital works programme, qn 1118. Trams for school children, 3677. Proposed tram priority scheme, 4270, q 4615. Extension of Burwood tram line, qn 5313. (See also "Bills-Transport Bil/"and "Public Transport".)

Melbourne City Council (See "MunicipalitiesMelbourne".)

Melbourne Cricket Ground-Aoodlighting, q 4799.

Members-Swearing in: Of honourable member for Keilor, 1; of honourable member for Malvern, 2428; of honourable member for Springvale, 3335; of honourable member for Swan Hill, 4328; of honourable member for Warrnambool, 4328. Unauthorized use of names as endorsement to procure goods and services, 261, 269. Leave of absence for honourable member for Swan Hill, 382. Delivery of mail, 435. Period of service of Minister for Local Government, 512. Alleged threat against honourable member for Balwyn, 555. Access to departmental officers, 940. Response to Budget, 966. Behaviour, 1188, 1192,3553. Private interests, 1211, q 1417, q 1418, qn 1716. Naming and suspension of honourable member for Hawthorn, 1224. Involvement with Metropolitan Transit Council, q 1552. Dress, 1555. Appreciation of services of the Hon. L. H. S. Thompson, CMG, 1611. Resignations: Of the Hon. L. H. S. Thompson, CMG, 1632; of honourable members for Warmambool and Swan Hill, 3607. Allegations of under-award payment, q 1637. Allegation of improper use of electorate office, 2421, 2437. Remarks of honourable member for Doncaster, 2641. Maiden speeches, 3511. Parliamentary privilege, 3898. Printing of speeches containing defamatory material, qn 4161. Letter to justices of


Mem bers-cont i nued

the peace from honourable member for Frankston, 4431. (See also "Ministry, The," "Parliament" and "Parliamentary Privilege".)

Members of Parliament (Register of Interests) ActReview, qn 1716.

Mental Health-

General-Budget allocation, 980. Neurotrauma, qn 3332.

Hospitals and Centres-Funding for Coohinda Hill Centre, Traralgon, 905, 910. Monkami organization for mentally retarded persons, 952~ Missing resident from Colanda Training Centre, 1532, 1533. Karkana Day Training Centre for Intellectually Handicapped Persons, Horsham, 3518. Sunbury Training Centre, 5201, 5202.

Mental Health Division-Drug-related admission to treatment centres, qn 3331.

Mentally Retarded Persons-Proportion of pensions taken by institutions, q 33. Treatment of Down's syndrome by Or K. J. Roache, qn 913, 1028, 1029. Funds for purchase of housing, q 1636. Vacant houses in Latrobe Valley, 2117, 2119. Funding for community residential units, q 2616. (See also "Bills-Mental Health (Amendment) Bill".)

Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board-Integration of fire services, q 380, q 679, 817, q 1132, 1245, 1248, 1250, 1255, 1257, q 1638,1886, qn 2235, qn 3034, 3783, q 3935, q 3937. State awards, q 448. Budget allocation, 1004. Experimental road accident rescue vehicle, 1256. Funding, 1256, 1257. Operating costs, qn 1948. Absenteeism, qn 1948. Computerization, qn 2218. Representation of trade unions, qn 2737. Ash Wednesday bush fires, 3072. Municipal contributions, qn 3593. (See also "Bills-Fire Authorities Bill", "Metropolitan Fire Brigades Superannuation (Eligibility) Bill", "Bush Fires" and "Fire Control".)

Metropolitan Transit Council, qn 373, q 1552.

Micallef, Mr E. J. (Springvale)

Co-operative Housing Societies-Control of interest rates, q 4699.


Health-Industrial, 5227.

Hospitals-Queen Victoria Medical Centre site agreement, q 3614.

Housing-House and land package funding, q 4081.

lndustrial Relations (Amendment) Bill, 4008.

Micallef, Mr E. J.-continued

Industry-Accidents and illnesses, 5227.

Springvale Electorate-Features, 3505. Unemployment, 3505.

Workers Comrensation Act-Proposed changes, 3506.

Milk-Cartage costs, q 36. Proposed tax, q 193, 263, 267, q 280. Reduction in contractors, 823, 827. Consumption, qn 2355, qn 5013. Bottled prices, qn 2356, q 4021. Victorian Dairy Industry Authority, q 3336, q 3405, 3459, q 3493, qn 3680. (See also "Primary Industries-Dairying" and "Victorian Dairy Industry Authority".)

Miller, Mr R. H. (Prahran)

Appropriation (1982-83, No. I) Bill, 957,958,1517.

Attomeys-General-Meetingof Australian, q 3687.

Budget-For 1982-83, 957, 1517. Papers, 958. Response of Opposition, 958.




Correctional Services Division-Visit by Minister for Community Welfare Services to Pentridge Prison, q 3838.


Economy, The-State of, 958. Stimulation, 958.


Employment and Training-Incidence of unemployment, 959. Job creation programmes, q 2540.


Financial Institutions Duty, q 1954.

Freedom oflnformation Bill, 2106, 2890, 2892, 2900, 2910.

Handicapped Persons-Public transport facilities, q 1037.

Health Insurance Funds-Proposed levy, q 1128.

Hospitals-Out-patient levy, q 1128.


Housing Commission-Waiting list, 960.

Law Courts-Delays, q 2745.

Law Department-Budget allocation, 1517.

(82) INDEX

Miller, Mr R. H.-continued


Members-Register of pecuniary interests, q 1418. Appreciation of services of the Hon. L. H. S. Thompson, CMG, 1626.

Ministerial Statement-Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia, 110.

Ministry, The-Visit to Pentridge Prison by Minister for Community Welfare Services, q 3838.

Points of Order-Noise or disturbance, 1282. Rele-vancy of remarks, 4070.

Police Department-Organized crime, q 276.


Public Bodies Review Committee-Activities, 960. Report presented: Future structures for water management, 1424, 4338.

Public Transport-Budget allocation, 961. For the disabled, q 1037.

Road Vehicles-Relicensing and restricted drivers' licences, 661.

Sale of Land (Amendment) Bill, 1739, 1942, 2003, 2005,2010,2015,2023.

State Electricity Commission-Loy Yang power station, q 3607.

State Finance-Victorian Development Fund, 960. Operation of Cash Management Account, q 3155.

Taxation-Avoidance and evasion: Alleged involvement of Liberal Party member, q 130. Financial institutions duty, q 1954.



Water and Sewerage Authorities (Restructuring) Bill, 3373,3452,3454,3663,3664.


Minerals and Energy, Department of-Statements by permanent head, q 1419. Questions on notice, qn 3149, qn 3152, qn 3907. Access to documents, qn 3905. Objectives, qn 3907. Staff, qn 3907. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 3907. Expenditure, qn 3908, qn 4018. Forms issued, qn 3916. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3918. Oil consumption, qn 4018, qn 4665, qn 4666, qn 4667, qn 4668, qn 4669, qn 4691, qn 5006, qn 5109, qn 5314, qn 5315. Equal opportunity programme, qn 4019. Goods and services, qn 4019. (See also ··Bills-Minerals and Energy (Fees) Bill".)

Mines Act-Amendments, qn 5117.

Minibikes, 2030, 2036.

Ministerial Advisory Committee-Shop trading hours, 3941.

Ministerial Statements-Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia: Royal Commission, 40, 79. Procedure, 60. Victoria Police: Role, function and requirements, 155. Hospital capital works programme, 199, 568. Restructuring of transport administration, 282. Industrial relations, 305. Australian Meat Industry Royal Commission, q 447,449. Richmond City Council Report (Parts 2 and 3), 459, q 1336. Education initiatives, 1066. Private interests of Parliamentarians and Government officials, 1211. Integration of Country Fire Authority and Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board, 1886. North Deborah Mining and Industrial Ltd and Lefroy Minerals Ltd: Companies inspector's reports, 2243. Community welfare priorities, 2506. Community housing, 2596. Ash Wednesday bush fires, 3072. Victorian Dairy Industry Authority, 3459. Ministry of Consumer Affairs review, 3691. Casino board of inquiry, 4339. The Trustees Executors and Agency Co. Ltd, 4708. Royal Commission report into drug trafficking, 4734. Adoption Legislation Review Committee, 4888.

Ministry, The-Personal remarks of Minister for Tourism, 664, 667, q 681. Administration of portfolios of Premier and Attorney-General, q 677, q 1036, 1490, q 4328, q 4617. Resolutions critical of Ministers, q 678, q 679, q 680, q 769, q 771. Position of Parliamentary Secretary of the Cabinet, 716. Conflict of interest of Minister for Economic Development, 745, q 1037, q 1125, q 1126, q 1203, q 1204, q 1205, q 1207, q 1209, q 1332, q 1333, q 1335, q 1336, q 1338, 1402, 1406, q 1421, 1498, q IS48, q 1549, q 1550, q 2744, q 2745. Minister of Public Works: Conduct of, 1189, 1192, 1209; electorate visits, qn 3265. Pecuniary interests of Ministers, qn 1717. Deputations to Ministers, q 1724. Motion condemning Minister for Community Welfare Services, 1823, q 1954. Obligations of Ministers, q 2238. Representation of Ministries, 3041. Alleged Ministerial document service, qn 3319. Conferences of Commonwealth and State Ministers and officials, qn 3333. Courtesy, 3552, 3554. Acting Treasurer, q 4699.

Mitchell River-Silt jetties, q 4533, 4551.

Monbulk Electorate-Services, 660. Dental services, 700.

Mormons-Death rate, qn 3598.

Mornington Peninsula-Development Committee, 121. Air ambulance service, 2748.

Mortuary Industry and Cemeteries Administration Committee-Appointment, 449.


Motor AcddeRts Board-Alleged frauds, q 190.

MeturC ... Traders C8llDllitt~ 1316,.1376, 1378, 1384, qn 3929, q 4617.

Motor Registration Branch-Fee arrangement with banks, q 2129. Motor cycle registrations, 520 I.

Motor Vehicles (See "Road Vehicles".)

Municipalities-

Broadmeadows-Intimidation of councillors, q 2541. Study group, q 4083.

Coburg-Disclosure of information concerning car parking funds, 2733.

Finance-Budget allocation, 730. Subsidies for school crossing supervisor scheme, q 771. Withdrawal of Federal subsidy for naturalization ceremonies, 810. Local government subsidy scheme, 851, qn 3606. Funding for Latrobe Valley, 858. Expenditure on: Roads, qn 3573; other works, qn 3573; buildings, qn 3573. Funds of municipal bodies, qn 3574. Contributions to metropolitan fire brigades, qn 3593. Guidelines for Victoria's sesquicentenary celebrations, 3673, 3675. Effect of local government charges on consumer price index, q 4083.

Geelong-Works in Geelong area, 993. Electoral boundaries, q 2604. Review of municipalities, qn 2605. Cement dust fallout, 3529.

General-Home renovation service, qn 127, 262, 271. Municipal recreation officers, q 135, q 441, 757. Direct payment of union fees, qn 671. Proposed rating review, 700. Subsidies for school crossing supervisors, q 771. Adult franchise, q 839, q 4705. Elections, q 1132. Time of council meetings, q 1552. Responses to employment initiatives programme, qn 1635, q 2055. Municipal Accounting Regulations 1982, 2035, 2036. Minibikes, 2030, 2036. Political affiliations of electoral candidates, q 2435. Intimidation of councillors, q 2541. Rate concessions for pensioners, q 3044. Local government legislation and administration, q 3156. Consultations with Municipal Association of Victoria, q 3337. Electoral reforms, q 3337. Municipal elections, q 4331. Planning powers, q 5126. Extension of municipal year, q 5211.

Lilydale-Location of cemetery, 1134.

Melbourne-Rolls, 364, 368, q 605, 2419, 2425. Council elections, 364, 368, q 922, 2419, 2425, q 2435. Internal boundaries, 364, 368. Transfer of planning function, q 768. Allegations of payola, q 922. Political affiliations of electoral candidates, q 2435. Intimidation of councillors, q 2541. Handing over of powers of commissioners, q 2614.

Municipalities-continued

Consultations between Government and Municipal Association of Victoria, q 3337. Use of properties, qn 3578'.

Monbulk-Services, 660.

Northcote-Mayor, q 4020. Land, 4292.

Richmond-Report of Mr Nicholson, QC, q 441, 448,459, q 530, q 1336,3061,3065. Prosecutions, q 2361, 3065, q 3940. Council inquiry, 4292.

Sandringham-Initiatives, 3548, 3553. Coastal management funding, 5224. Bike education and safety, 5225.

Springvale-Features, 3505. Unemployment, 3505.

Waverley-Proposed extension of VFL Park, 401, 405.

(See also "Bills-Constitution (Local Government) Bill". "Local Government Department (DirectorGeneraljor Local GovernmenL) Bill". "Local Government (House Builders' Liability) (Amendment) Bill". "Local Government (Investments) Bill". "Local Government (Municipal Council Elections) Bill". "Local Government (Pecuniary Interests oj Councillors) Bill" and "Pounds (Amendment) Bill".)

Municipal Officers Association of Australia (Victorian Branch)-Union fees, qn 671. Wage increases for union members, 784.

N

National Children's Foundation, qn 3212.

National Companies and Securities CommissionAccounting standards review board, qn 1802, qn 1806. Report for 1981-82,2750.

National Parks Service-Proposed Grampians national park, qn 273. Budget allocation, 885. National Parks: Otway, 35, 135, 1822; Kinglake, 1025, 1029; use for grazing during drought, q 1131; MOJwell and Bulga-Tarra Valley, 1210; Hattah-Kulkyne, 2070.

National Safety Council of Australia-Proposed safe work day, 367, 371. Occupational safety, 1299.

National Securides and Exchange Act, qn 3322.

Natural Resources and Environment CommitteeAppointment, 3411. Transmission lines, 5215.


Newton, Mr D. R. (Bennettswood)

Arts, The-Victorian Arts Centre, q 922.

Births, Deaths and Marriages, Registrar of-Difficulties for adopted persons, 1799.

(84) INDEX

Newton, Mr D. R.-continued


Dental Service-School, q 4533.

Education-Mount Waverley High School, 389.


Employment and Training-Industrial training, q 5213.

Grievances, 388.

Health-Services in eastern suburbs, 388. Outpatient charges, q 3341.

Hospitals-Appointment to boards, q 1723.

Housing-Mobile, q 378. Assistance for first home buyers, 663. Rents, q 2132.

Housing Commission-Infill development, q 1208. Rent refund, 1868.

Industry-Effect of dumping of goods, q 1815.

Media-Alleged <;:iovernment discrimination against eastern suburbs, 388.

Passport Offices-Difficulties for adopted persons, 1799.

Petitions-Retail trading hours, 3411,4179.

Police Department-Vandalism in Waverley area, 825. Glen Waverley Police Training Academy, q 1883.

Public Transport-Services in eastern suburbs, 389, 390. Proposed free travel passes for employees of transport authorities, 515.

Road Traffic-Effect of rotating or flashing lights used for advertising, 584. Carnage over Easter period, q 3779. Motor cyclist fatalities, q 4899.

Road Vehicles-Maintenance, 3897.




Supermarkets-Use of pushers in stores, 4140.

Trading Hours-Retail, 3411,4179.

Nissan Motor Manufacturing Co. (Aust.)-Difficulties, 776.

Norris, Mr T. R. (Noble Park)

Alcohol-Use by young persons, 793.


Arts, The-Australian Broadcasting Tribunal, q 279. Organ at Melbourne Concert Hall, 582. Dress for

Norris, Mr T. R.-continued

opening ceremony at Concert Hall, q 1036. International arts festival, q 3781.

Australian Broadcasting Tribunal-Proposed transfer to Sydney, q 279.

Budget for 1982-83, 1250, 1262, 1433.

Consumer Affairs-Courtaulds Hilton Ltd competition, 3534.

Courtaulds Hilton Ltd-Advertising practices, 3534.

Deaths-Hon. A. P. Van Vliet, 1124. K. F. King, Esq., 3040.

Education Department-Budget allocation, 1433.



Grievances, 793, 2630, 3534, 4545.

Health-Cot deaths, 362. Whooping cough, q 1552. Venereal disease clinics, 4254. Smoke-out Day, 4545.

Hospitals-Loaned equipment, q 2744. Working hours for employees, q 3158. Increased charges, q 4797.

Immigration and Ethnic Affairs-Social planner for Noble Park and Springvale electorates, 3148.

Petitions-Anti-discrimination legislation, 3144. Retail trading hours, 4085.


Point of Order-Misleading statement, 1227.



Road Vehicles-Drink-driving laws, q 5019.

Tattersa1l Consultations-Fire at Bundoora agency, q599.


Victorian Railways-Proposed redevelopment of Flinders Street station, 2630.

North Debonh Mining and Industrial Ltd-Companies inspector's report, 2243. Ministerial statement, 2243.

NuclearVessels-Governmentpolicy,q 5125,q 5127.

Nude Bathing, 2031,2037,3148,3152.

o

Odyssey House-Treatment method, qn 3316. Evaluation of success rate, qn 3316, qn 3318, qn 3329. Payments to: Odyssey Institute facilities


Odyssey House-continued

in the United States of America, qn 3317; Odyssey House in NSW, qn 3317. Rejection of addicts, qn 3317. Employment of medical practitioners, qn 3329. Admission of drug offenders, qn 3573.

Office of Management and Budget Task Force, 968.

Olympic Games-Government assistance for athletes, q 3407.

Omega Navigation Base-Security arrangements, q 2742.

(kganizations-Accountability, qn 3600.

<kthomolecular Medical Centre, 362, 370.

Packaging-Returnable drink containers, 136, 682, 1641, 1822, 4441, 4707, 4802, 5027, 5214. Standards, 1380.

Palmdale Insurance Ltd, qn 3033.

Pan Continental Tours Pty Ltd, q 3939.

Parliament-

Buildings and Grounds-Partition erected in members' bar, 2423, 2426. Hying of flags, q 3718, q 3719.

General-Suggested participation in national safety day, 367, 372. Delivery of mail, 435. Televising and broadcastingofproceedings"q 531, 607, 3459, 3607. Budget allocation, 1176. Parliamentary Refreshment Rooms, 1176. Parliamentary printing, 1176. Production of Hansard, 1176, 1178. Administrative expenses, 1171. Parliamentary Library, 1117, 4592. Photographing of proceedings of Legislative Assembly, 1424. Conventions, 3511. Bicameral system, 4273. Use of Legislative Council Chamber, 4442, 4528, 5028. (See also "Bills-Constitution (Council Powers) Bill", "Constitution (Duration of Parliament) Bill", "Constitution (Electoral Provinces and Districts) Bilf' and "Members".)

Parliamentary Privilege-Alleged breach of privilege, 555. Broadcasting of comments by honourable members, 3898. Publication of contents of Bill before its introduction, 5292.

Patrick, Mrs J. T. (Brighton)

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 728, 1273, 1312, 1380,1478, 1496,1506, 1508, 1521.

Budget-For 1982-83,728, 1273, 1312, 1380, 1478, 1496, 1506, 1508, 1521. Deficit, 728.

Child Care-Children's Protection Society, 729.

Community Welfare Services-Windsor Community House, 2115.

Patrick, MrsJ. T.-continued

Companies (Administration) (Amendment) Bill, 3873.

Constitution (Local Government) Bill, 3413, 3414, 3618,3634,3727,3728,3731,3745,3746,3943.


Consumer Affairs-Budget allocation, 729, 1312, 1380. Dangerous toys, 4292.


Deaths-W. F. L. Reese, Esq., 594. R. H. Suggett, Esq., 1415.

Director of Public Prosecutions Bill, 2685, 2692.

Domicile (Amendment) Bill, 558.

Education-Budget allocation, 1478.

Employment and Training-Employment initiatives programme, q 1635. Permanent part-time work,429O.

Equal Opportunity-Anti-discrimination legislation, 3049, 3616. Segregation at sporting clubs, 4290.

Financial Institutions Duty Bill, 2794, 2830, 2837.

Hood Plain Management Bill, 2980.

Freeways-West Gate, 731.

Geriatric Services-Special accommodation houses, q 2437.

Grievances, 4290.

Health-Budget allocation, 830. Tuberculosis, qn 5123.

Historic Buildings (Amendment) Bill, 2991, ,2992, 2993.


House Builders' Liability-Litigation, 4291. Insur-ance,4291.


Juries (Amendment) Bill, 3874.

Law Department-Budget allocation, 1496, 1506, 1508.


Local Government Act (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2265, 2662.

Local Government Department-Budget allocation, 1521. Wage subsidy scheme, qn 3606.


Local Government (House Builders' Liability) (Amendment) Bill, 1901, 1924, 1925.

Local Government (House Builders',Liability) (Further Amendment) Bill, 1425.

(86) INDEX

Pat rick, Mrs J. T.-continued

Local Government (Investments) Bill, 3185, 3189, 3191.

Local Government (Municipal Council Elections) Bill, 3413, 3414, 3618, 3634, 3761, 3763, 3764, 3765,3767,3768,3770,3949,3950.

Local Government (Pecuniary Interests of Councillors) Bill, 1173, 1174.

Medical Services-Laser facial treatment, q 1127. Chest X-rays, qn 5123.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works-Proposed dividend, q 3407.




Ministerial Statement-Richmond City Council report (Parts 2 and 3), 461,475,480.

M unicipalities-

Coburg-Coburg Chamber of Commerce, 2733.

Finance-Budget allocation, 730. Local government Wage subsidy scheme, qn 3606.

General-Fixing of time for meetings, q 1552. Responses to employment initiatives programme, q 1635. Alleged intimidation of councillors, Cl 2541. Wage subsidy scheme, qn 3606.

Melbourne-Council elections, 364. Electoral rolls, q 605,2419.

Northcote-Land, 4292.

Richmond-Report of Mr Nicholson, QC: Receipt by Government, q 441; Ministerial statement, 461, 475, 480; copies, q 530; prosecutions, q 2361, q 3940, 4291.

Pay-roll Tax, 729.

Petitions-Anti-discrimination legislation, 3049, 3616.

Points of Order-Tabling of quoted document, 193. Relevancy of remarks, 1161, 1317, 3734, 3740, 3750. Matters raised on motion for adjournment of sitting: Admissibility, 2421, must relate to Government administration, 2423; Rule of anticipation, 3337, 3338. Scope of debate, 3525, 3621, 3627. Debate of question without notice, 3936. A vailability of printed Bills. 4326.



Pounds (Amendment) Bill, 1135, 1140, 1141.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill, 1142, 1166.

Patrick, Mrs J. T.-continued

Roads-Budget allocation, 831. Commonwealth funding, 4291.

Sale of Land (Amendment) Bill, 1745, 1942, 1944, 1945,2005,2011,2012,2013,2014,2016,2018, 2022, 2023, 2024.

State Finance-Effects of financial institutions duty, 4290.


Supply (1983-84, No. 1) Bill, 4592.



Trustees Executors and Agency Co. Ltd, The, q 4330, q 5213.

Victorian Development Fund, q 4330.


Pay-roll Tax (See "Taxation-Pay-roll Tax".)

Pensioners-In Government institutions, q 33. Proportion of pensions taken by institutions, q 33. Inquiry into concessions and allowances, qn 1716. Rate concessions, q 3044. Supporting parent benefits, q 3611. Concessions to service pensioners, qn 3932.

Personal Explanations-By Mr Ross-Edwards, 135. By Mr Williams, 198. By Mr Simpson, 1209. By Mr Kennett, 1417. By Mr Ramsay, 1554. By Mr Jona, 1956. By MrGray, 2437. By MrCathie, 2748. By Mr Roper, 3615. By Mr Trezise, 5026.

Pesticides-2,4,5-T, q 2058. (See also "HealthGenera".)

Petitions-Otway Ranges: Wood chipping. 38, 135, 1822. Proposed national parks system, 38. University High School, 135. Returnable drink containers, 136, 682, 1641, 1822, 4441, 4707, 4802, 5027, 5214. Health and human relations courses, 198,282,774,1424,1884,2876,3049,3344,3840. Housing Commission rentals, 199. Carlton zoning, 381, 533. Caribbean Wednesday market, 448. Pre-school funding, 533. Price marking of goods, 533, 1642. Cumberland Junction-Woods Point Road, 533. Ambulance services, 774, 1822,2364, 2748, 3159. Gardiner-McKinnon bus service, 842. Hotel trading hours, 923, 2059, 4027, 4801. Egg industry, 1039. Location of Lilydale Cemetery, 1134. Bundoora shopping centre, 1209. Heidelberg West Primary School, 1210. Morwell and Bulga-Tarra Valley national parks, 1210. Unpasteurized dairy products, 1642. Airlie Maternity Hospital, 1821. Anti-discrimination legislation,


Petitions-conI i nued

1821,2138,2544,2877,3049,3144,3159,3343, 3616, 3690, 3940, 4085, 4337, 4441, 5027. Whittington swimming centre, 1822. Retail trading hours, 2138, 2364, 3144, 3159, 334l, 3410, 3498, 3616, 3617, 3689, 3839, 3840, 3940,4026, 4085, 4179, 4266, 4337, 4440, 4706, 4802, 5026, 5130. Beaufort House, 2243. Poker machines, 2364, 4706. Steel-jawed leg hold traps, 2544. Sunday football at VFL Park, 2749. School Dental Service, 3049, 3616, 3689, 3839, 4026, 4802. Gippsland Lakes trawling, 3144. Administrator for Bendigo, 3144. Firearms registration, 3159, 3616, 3690, 3839, 3941, 4026, 4178, 4338, 4442, 4536. Marine park, 3160. Proposed Gembrook public shooting range, 3690, 4442, 4535. Massage practitioners, 3690. Bushland education programme, 3839. Lottery operations, 3839, 4178, 4801. Birth, death and marriage certificate costs, 4026. Canterbury Road widening, 4085. Mussel and scallop fishing in Port Phillip Bay, 4085. Food Plus Store, North Carlton, 4178. Queen Elizabeth Geriatric Centre, Ballarat, 4338, 4706. Equal opportunity legislation, 4338,4441, 5026, 5130. Industrial Relations Act, 4441, 4535. Duck Bay netting, 4706. Delays in court hearings, 4708, 5027. Wiltona Hostel accommodation, 4708, 4901. Workers compensation, 4802. Wodonga Hospital, 5026. Victorian probation system, 5027. Mrs Dallasanta court hearing delay, 5027. Chirnside Park dwellings, 5215.

Petroleum Industry-Petrol prices, q 34, q 191, 391, 406, 609, q 681, 746, 781, 902, 911, 928, 1800, 1805, q 2134, q 2614, q 2741, q 3072, q 3157, q 3342, 4141, 4144. Excise on diesel fuel, q 196. Oil tank washers at container terminals, qn 2235. Oil royalties, qn 2860. (See also "Bills-Pipelines (Amendment) Bill (No. 2)" and "Energy Resources".)

Phllning-Carlton zoning, 381, 533. Budget allocation, 698. For City of Melbourne, q 768. Bundoora shopping centre, 1210. Land acquisition and compensation, qn 1806. Applications for commercial development on abattoir site in Power Road, Doveton, qn 1813. Establishment of hypermarkets, qn 2870. Of Chirnside Park dwellings, 5215.

Pinning, Ministry (or-Corporate plan, qn 3032. Visual display units, qn 3032. Questions on notice, qn 3032, qn 3218. Discretionary funds, qn 3034. Staff programmes for Freedom of Information Act, qn 3217. Technology information systems, qn 3218. Objectives, qn 3219. Hiring of Ministerial staff, qn 3219. Expenditure, qn 3219, qn 3222, qn 3223, qn 3924, qn 3925. Employees engaging

Planning, Ministry for-continued

in outside employment, qn 3919. Knowledge of regulations, qn 3220. Staff, qn 3220, qn 3223. Publications, qn 3220. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 3221. Purchases, qn 3222. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3222. Trade union representation, qn 3223. Forms issued, qn 3239. Goods and services, qn 3919. Air-conditioning, qn 3919. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3920. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3920. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3920, qn 3924. Audit of accounts, qn 3920, qn 3924. Grants and subsidies, qn 3920. Motor vehicles, qn 3921, qn 3928. Interpreters, qn 3921. Works and services, qn 3923. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3924. Instruction manuals, qn 3924. Communications systems, qn 3925. Non-Government organizations, qn 3925. Flying of State flag, qn 3928. Day labour, qn 3928. Alleged bribes, qn 3928. Injuries to employees, qn 3929. Age limits on licences, qn 3931. Town planning appeal procedures, q 4801. Oil consumption, qn 5109. Entry to private premises, qn 5124. Authority of local government, q 5126. (See also "Bills-Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Bill (No. 2r.)

Poker Machines-Inquiry, 2364, q 3610, 3829, q 4022, q 4025, q 4076, q 4080, q 4176, 4277, q 4434, q 5018. Alleged statement by Premier, q 4335. Legalization, q 4438,4706. Association with criminal elements, q 4531, q 5019, qn 5322. Licensed Clubs Association of Victoria, q 4705, q 5017. Australian Clubs Development Association, q 4705, q 5017. (See also "Gambling".)

Police and Emeqency Semces, Mlaistry for-Staff, qn 523, qn 2225, qn 2226. Answers to questions on notice, qn 1201, qn 3314. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1201. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1543. Purchases, qn 1543. Access to information, qn 2224. Technology information systems, qn 2225. Aims and objectives, qn 2225. Review of organization, qn 2226. Legislation administered, qn 2737. Trade union representation, qn 2737. Expenditure, qn 3232, qn 3233, qn 3300, qn 3301. Discretionary funds, qn 3272. Forms issued, qn 3284. Supply of goods and services, qn 3294. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3294. Interpreters, qn 3294. Internal auditors, qn 3299. Works and services, qn 3300. Information provided to television stations, qn 3300. Recovery of expenditure, qn 3301. Non-Govemment organizations, qn 3301. Motor vehicles, qn 3306, qn 3324. Day labour, qn 3307. Alleged bribes, qn 3307. Corporate plan, qn 3313. Subsidies and grants, qn 3324. Communications systems, qn 3325. Flying of State flag, qn 3328. Drivers' licences, qn 3330. Visual display units,

(88) INDEX

Police and Emergency Services, Ministry for-continued

qn 3334. Publications, qn 4148. Air-conditioning, qn 4155. Advertising and public relations services, qn 4156. Audit of accounts, qn 4257. Oil consumption, qn 5006. Revenue collections, qn 5013. .

Police Department-Crime-Bicycle thefts, qn 19. Investigation into

alleged frauds at Motor Accidents Board, q 190. Allegations by honourable member for Doncaster, q 193. Organized crime: In Victoria, q 193, q 276, 400, 904, 907, 4272, 4590; in New South Wales, qn 273. Activities ofMr Bob Bear, 261,269. Bureau of Criminal Intelligence, q 277, 399, 409. Douglas and Isabel Wilson inquest, qn 373. Vandalism in Mount Waverley, 825, 829. Jewellery missing from deceased person, 825, 829. Allegations re Melbourne City Council, q 922. Allegations by former Federal Minister, Mr Tony Staley, q 1125. Proposed national crimes commission, q 1129. Illicit drug detections, qn 1200. Painters and Dockers Union, q 2137. Legislation covering rules and procedures of investigation, qn 2229. Donald Mackay inquest, qn 2234. Unprovoked assaults on police, qn 2355. Accidents involving drinkdriving, qn 2356. Illegal gambling at Canterbury Road, East St Kilda, qn 2738. Operation Noah, q 2876. Offences in western and eastern suburbs, qn 3029. Inciting people at La Trobe University to smoke marijuana, 3206, 3210. Investigations by Company Fraud Squad, qn 3243. Illegal drug trade, 3531. Offences against Weights and Measures Act, qn 3603. Child prostitution, 3688, 3773, 3774. Involvement in poker machines, 3829, q 5019, qn 5322. Investigations into Universal Life Church Ltd, q 4022. Abolition of Police Special Branch, q 4530, q 4531, q 4618. Investigation into source of election funds, 4660, 4662. Royal Commission report on drug trafficking, 4719. Ministerial statement on Royal Commission report on drug trafficking, 4734. Legislation on drug crimes, q 4800. Purchase of breath-testing vans, q 5019. Random testing of motorists for marijuana smoking, q 5128. Insurance fraud through arson, 5199, 5202. Legalizing private use of marijuana, q 5213.

Finance-Budget allocation, 741, 897, 930,996,1258, 1262, 1264, 1265, 1267, 1268, 1269, 1271, 1273, 1274,1276,4589,4593,4598.

General-Investigation of criminal activity in housing industry, qn 21. Racing Squad, qn 24. Zebra Force, qn 26. Role, function and requirements, 155. Restricted drivers' licences, 661, 667. Harassment of youth in Whittlesea and Epping districts,

Police Department-continued

823, 829. Action by Builders Labourers Federation, 1025, 1029, q 1206, q 2359, q 2876. Allegations by former Federal Minister, q 1125. Melbourne Club: Treatment of demonstrators, q 1128; non-prosecution of twelve demonstrators, q 1876, q 1950; demonstration, q 1879; record of demonstrator Harry Van Moorst, 1191, 1193. Updating of Glen Waverley Police Training Academy and services in Waverley area, q 1883. Nuisance of off-road bikes, 2030, 2036. Patrolling of free beaches, 2031, 2037. Road blocks, qn 2230. Records of police procedures, qn 2231. Convictions re seat belts, qn 2355. Boating controls, q 2539. Prosecutions for breaches of Litter Act, qn 2605. Gun laws, q 2615. Telephone tapping, qn 2738. Shooters' licences, qn 2738. Protection of Omega navigation base, q 2742. Actions to reduce- road toll, q 3686, q 3779. Protection for shearers at Rosedale, q 4023. Community involvement programme for Broadmeadows, q 4083. Disaster plan, q 4704. Quality of Victoria Police Force, q 4896. (See also "Bills-Police Regulation (Amendment) Bill".)

Staff-In Bureau of Criminal Intelligence, q 277. Increased numbers, 407, qn 523, 698, 980, 4142, 4145. Allegations re Director of Bureau ofCriminal Intelligence, 409. State awards, q 448. State awards, q 448. Appointment of public servants for clerical duties, q 600. A vailability of housing, q 603. In Dandenong Ranges, 665, 668. Shortage in Mitcham electorate, 863. Staff for Bendigo, 891. Budget allocation, 892. For Gippsland South electorate, q 1037, 3149, 3152. Engaging of management consultants for hiring of Ministerial staff, qn 1201. Review, qn 1543. For San Remo, 2037. Unprovoked assaults on police, qn 2355. Long service medal for M. C. Grant, 3064, 3066. For Gippsland, 3152. Work stress, qn 3244. Cutbacks, q 3684. Strength, q 3684, 4142, 4145, qn 4167. Recruitment, qn 4167. Relations with ethnic communities, q 4335.

Stations-One-man stations, q 198. St Kilda, 897. Ban by Builders Labourers Federation, 1025, 1029, q 1038, q 1206, q 2358, q 2359, q 2429, q 2876. In Belmont-Grovedale area, qn 1202. San Remo, 1803, 1804, 2032, 2037. Doncaster, qn 2355. In Melbourne metropolitan area, qn 2356. Minyip, 2734. 2735. In Narracan electorate, 3398, 3402. Bass, 3548, 3553.

Pollution (See "Environment-Pollution".)

Pope, Mr N. A. (Monbulk)



Pope, Mr N. A.-continued

Births, Deaths and Marriages, Registrar of-Registration of surnames, 1706.

Budget-For 1982-83,660,697. Deficit, 701.

Bush Fires-Ash Wednesday, 3134. Relief, 3134. Appeal, 3134, q 3340. Income tax relief proposals, q 4078. Ministerial group, q 5128.

Caribbean Wednesday Market, 448.

Child Care-Cranbourne Pre-school Centre, q 4264.

Community Welfare Services, Department of-State ward review, q 1131.

Constitution (Local Government) Bill, 3630, 3737, 3754.

Consumer Affairs-Motor vehicle transactions, 799, 903. Travel agencies, q 3939.

Dandenong Ranges-Budget allocation, 698.

Dental Services-In Monbulk electorate, 700.

Employment and Training-Unemployment of young people in Shire of Sherbrooke, 585. Employment initiatives programme, 699.


Ferntree Gully Datsun-Sale of motor vehicle, 799.


Grievances, 799.

Housing-Indicative Planning Council report, q 376.

Indicative Planning Council-Report on housing, q 376.

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill, 400 I.


Massage Practitioners, 3690.

Members-Allegations of under-award payments by Mr Block, MLC, q 1637.


Monbulk Electorate-Services, 660.

Municipalities-Home renovation service, 262. Services in Monbulk electorate, 660. Proposed rating review, 700.

Petitions-Caribbean Wednesday market, 448. Antidiscrimination legislation, 1821. Massage practitioners, 3690. Retail trading hours, 4179.

Pipelines (Fees) Bill, 1854.

Planning-Budget allocation, 698.

Point of Order-Reference to debate in same session, 3632.

Police Department-Staff shortages in Dandenong Ranges, 665. Staff increase, 698.

Pope, Mr N. A.-continued

Road Vehicles-Drivers' licences, 1190.


Small Business Development Corporation, 699.

Storms-Damage, q 1881.


Wages-Allegations of under-award payments by honourable member, q 1637.

Water and Sewerage Authorities (Restructuring) Bill, 3391,3654.

Water Supply-For Mount Evelyn, 3062.


Youth, Sport and Recreation-Specialist youth workers for Shire ofSherbrooke, 585.

Port of Melbourne Authority-Transfer of administration, q 2359. Public authority dividend, qn 2868. Licensed tourist vessels, qn 3266. Capital value, qn 4166.

Port of Portland Authority-Dismissal of staff, 963, q 1722.

Port Phillip Bay-E. coli level, qn 1544. Mussel and scallop fishing, 4085.

Ports and Darbors Division-Budget allocation, 1521. Public authorities dividend, qn 2868. Port of Portland rail facilities, 3674, 3677.

Potato Industry (See .. Primary Industries-Potatoes".)

Premier and Cabinet, Department of the-Budget allocation, 1180, 4585. Access to documents, qn 2123. Technology information systems, qn 2124. Objectives, qn 2124. Staff, qn 2124, qn 3240, qn 4675, qn 4683, qn 4691, qn 4692. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 2124. Purchases, qn 2125. Forms, qn 3322, qn 4692. Goods and services, qn 3323, qn 3325. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3325, qn 4692. Expenditure, qn 3325, qn 3588, qn 3922, 4599, qn 4668, qn 4692. NonGovernment organizations, qn 3325, qn 3923. Alleged bribes, qn 3328. Corporate plans, qn 3334, qn 3558. Media unit, qn 3555, 4254, q 4260, q 4261, q 4329, q 4437. Motor vehicles, qn 3554, qn 3594. Licences issued, qn 3556. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3585. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3585. Grants and subsidies, qn 3585, qn 3586. Communications systems, qn 3588. Communications Research and Information Centre, qn 3599. Visual display units, qn 3602. Discretionary funds, qn 3603. Internal auditors, qn 3678, qn 3680. Publications, qn 3914, qn 3922. Day labour, qn 3926. Oil consumption, qn 4668. Trade union

Premier and Cabinet. Department ofthe-continued Primary Industries-continued

representation, qn 4668. Air-conditioning, qn 4670. Advertising and public relations services, qn 4670. Questions on notice, qn 4677. Etiquette and protocol booklets, qn 4687. Revenue collections, qn 4696. Equal opportunity programme, qn 5113.

Premiers Conference, qn 24, q 2539, q 2542, q 2543, q 2544.

Prices and Incomes Accord, q 3047. (See also "Economy, The".)

Primary Industries-

Dairying-Milk: Increased cost ofcartage, q 36; proposed tax, q 193, 263, 267, q 280; reduction in contractors, 823, 827; consumption, qn 2355, qn 5013; bottled milk prices, qn 2356, q 4021. Victorian Dairy Industry Authority, q 3336, q 3405, 3459, q 3493. (See also "Milk" and "Victorian Dairy Industry Authority".)

Egg-Victorian Egg Marketing Board, qn 3680. (See also "Bills-Egg Industry Stabilization (Amendment) Bill".)

Fishing-Marine netting in Gippsland South electorate, 798. Research project by Taiwan University research vessel, Hai Kung, qn 2218. Abalone processing, qn 2219. Trawling in Gippsland lakes, 3144. Port Phillip Bay scallop and mussel fishing, 4085. Duck Bay netting, 4706. (See also "BillsFisheries (Amendment) Bill", "Fisheries (Fees) Bill" and "Fisheries and Wildlife Division".)

Fruit-Citrus Fruit Marketing Board, qn 3680.

General-Drought: Effects on agriculture, 363, 756, 851; relief, 934, 2132, q 2540. Young Farmer Establishment Scheme, 950. Subsidy for seed grain, q 1129. Net income of farmers, q 3157. Wage fixing in rural industries, 3503. Registration of vegetable growers, qn 3559. Effect of Government charges, qn 3611. (See also "Agriculture, Department or'.)

Grain-Grain Elevators Board, qn 3680, q 3781. (See also "Bills-Wheat Marketing (Amendment) Bill" and "Grain Elevators Board".)

Meat-Stock slaughter bounty, 419, 950, 961. Australian Meat Industry Royal Commission report: Release, q 447; presentation, 448; Ministerial statement, 449. Meat workers' strike, q 604, 802, q 1878, q 1950, q 2053, 2063, 2067, q 2131. Effects of drought, 934,' 961. Species tests, qn 1328. (See also "Abattoirs".)

Potatoes-Tests on foundation seed potatoes, qn 3211. Spindle tuber viroid, qn 3934.

Producers-Maintaining of income levels, q 1819.

Sheep-Slaughter bounty, 419, 950, 961,1639, 1705, 1710. Recommendations of technical committee on "Clout" sheep dip, qn 674. Export trade, 964. Effects of drought, 964. (See also "Drought".)

Timber-Increased royalties, 805, 883, 895, 947, q 1637, q 1719. Budget allocation, 807. Sawmilling: In east Gippsland, 887; in Otway Ranges, 894. Use of New Zealand timber, q 1955. Funds for harvesting of timber ravaged by bush fires, q 5129. Effect of workers compensation premiums on industry, 5198, 5202. (See also "Forests Commission" and "Timber Industry".)

Wheat-Imports, qn 2747.

Wool-Shearers' dispute, q 4023.

Prisons (See "Correctional Services Division".)

Probate Duty (See "Taxation-Probate Duty".)

Property and Services, Department of-Victorian Gov-ernment Directory, 120, 123. Land Purchasing, Land Sales Monitoring and Research Division, q 773. Technology information systems, qn 1328. Objectives, qn 1329. Staff, qn 1329, qn 2125, qn 2128, qn 3234. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1329. Equal opportunity, qn 1329. Automatic data processing systems, qn 1330. Trade union representation, qn 1329. Code of conduct, qn 1331. Purchases, qn 1544. Expenditure, qn 2125, qn 2127, qn 2128, qn 3255. Publications, qn 2125. Access to documents, qn 3233. Forms, qn 3239. Goods and services, qn 3247. Air-conditioning, qn 3247. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3248. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3248. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3248. Grants and subsidies, qn 3248, qn 3256. Motor vehicles, qn 3248, qn 3262. Interpreters, qn 3249. Works and services, qn 3254. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3255. Internal auditors, qn 3255. Communications systems, qn 3255. Flying of State ftag, qn 3262. Day labour, qn 3262. Alleged bribes, qn 3262. Licences issued, qn 3264. Corporate plans, qn 3265. Visual display units, qn 3267. Questions on notice, qn 3267. Injuries to employees, qn 3329. Instruction manuals, qn 3923. Disposal of Government property, q 4021. Oil consumption, qn 4669. Entry to private premises, qn 4689. Revenue collections, qn 4695. Rationalization of State property holdings, qn 5117.

Publications-Victorian Government Directory, 120, 123. Little Blue Book, q 1133. Trade union journals, 2208, 2215. Pamphlet on funeral arrangements, qn 3259. Toorak Times, qn 3292.

Public Bodies Review Committee-Activities, 960. Reports presented: Future structures for water


Public Bodies Review Committee-continued

management, 1424,4338. Referral of State Rivers and Water Supply Commission and constituted authorities, 2520.

PubU~ Record Office-Correspondence reference service. 3204, 3209. Availability of information, 5201, 5204.

Public Service-Salaries: Budget allocation, 647, 659; financing, q 835; increases, 929; proposed freeze, 2365. Private interests of Government officials, 1211. Statements by public servants, q 1419, q 1424. Superannuation: Cash option, 1707, 1711; proposed inquiry into benefits, q 2745. Part-time and shared work, qn 2869. (See also "Government Departments and Instrumentalities".)

PBblic Transport-Bus route for Blackburn Road, qn 19. Bus services in Doncaster and Templestowe, qn 26. Number of buses operating along Eastern Freeway, qn 26. Plans for freeway bus service from Warrandyte to Melbourne, qn 26. Transport for school children, 266, 268. Restructuring of administration, 282. Transport Regulation Board reports, qn 373. Services in eastern suburbs, 389, 390, 842. Free passes for employees of transport authorities, 515, 518. Fares, q 603, 926, q 2616. Budget allocation, 615, 706, 710, 714, 737,743,821,874,897,974,997,4602.Corridor study, 874. Travel concession for regular users of West Gate Bridge, 905, 910. For the disabled, q 1037. Maxicabs for handicapped persons, 1115, 1116. Transport study, q 1333. Transport of corpses, qn 1409. Task forces and committees, q 1423. Metropolitan Transit Council, q 1552. Transport vouchers issued to demonstrators, q 1884, q 1951. Urban public transport improvement programme, qn 2218. Mode of travel in Melbourne, qn 2231. Patronage details, qn 2234. Use of school bus service by unemployed persons, 2425. Recovery of expenditure by departments, qn 3491. Suburban trains, qn 3593. Free Sunday transport, qn 3597. At peak hours for school children in Malvern, 3673, 3677. Fare evasion, q 4025. Tram priority scheme, 4284, q 4615. "Dial-a-bus" services, qn 5316. Bus stop opposite Ormond railway station, qn 5322. (See also "Bills-Transport Bilf', "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board" and "Victorian Railways".)

Ptblic Works Department-

General-Statutory authorities responsible to department and Minister, qn 26. Point Lonsdale jetty, 825,830. Transport task force, q 921. Technology information systems, qn 1328. Objectives, qn 1329, qn 3230. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1329, qn 2354. Equal opportunity programme,

Public Works Department-continued

qn 1329. Trade union representation, qn 1329, qn 3231. Automatic data processing systems, qn 1330. Budget allocation, 1521. Retrenchment of employees at Portland, q 1722. Access to documents, qn 1946. Expenditure, qn 1947, qn 3254, qn 5111, qn 5115. Distribution of funds, qn 2236. Investigation into waste and mismanagement, q 2237. Oil consumption, qn 2354. Purchases, qn 2354, qn 5120. Bans by Builders Labourers Federation, q 2358. Transfer of responsibilities of port authorities to Minister of Transport, q 2359. Painting of election material on Government property, 2421, 2425. Employment initiatives programme, q 2430, q 2431. Demarcation disputes, q 2431. Police station at Minyip, 2734, 2735. Facilities for handling wheat imports, q 2747. Questions on notice, qn 3230, qn 3267. Use of consultants for hiring staff, qn 3230. Legislation administered, qn 3230. Staff, qn 3230, qn 5111, qn 5112. Publications, qn 3231. Forms issued, qn 3239. Projects in Doncaster, qn 3243. Goods and services, qn 3247. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3247. Works and services, qn 3254. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3254, qn 4671. Aying of State flag, qn 3261. Corporate plans, qn 3265. Employees engaged in outside employment, qn 3276. Non-Government organizations, qn 3326. Internal auditors, qn 3326. Upgrading of bridge to Churchill Island, 4011, 4016. Disposal of property, q 4021. Technology information systems, qn 5110. Air-conditioning, qn 5114. Information supplied to television stations, qn 5115, qn 5116. Communications systems, qn 5115. Injuries to employees, qn 5117. Age limits on licences, qn 5119. Visual display units, qn 5119. Purchases, qn 5120. Revenue collections, qn 5123. Foreshores Reserves Barwon Heads to Queenscliff study, qn 5123. (See also "Bills-Public Lands and Works (Public Projects) Bill" .)

Schools-Transfer of land at Maryborough to Education Department, 1403, 1406. Repairs after storm damage, q 1881. For Broadmeadows, q 4083. Woomelang Group School, 4010, 4015. Kangaroo Aat Technical School, q 4261. Music facilities for Syndal High School, q 4615. Wallan Primary School, q 4705. (See also "Education".)

R Racing-

General-Discrimination, q 833. Report of Racecourses Licences Board, q 1881, q 2240, q 2615, q 3046. Minimum stake, q 2054, q 2615. Allocations to country racing clubs, q 2434. Broadcasting, q 3070, q 3837, q 4077, q 4078, q 4082, q 4177, q 4263, q 5024. Delicensed racecourses, q 3406.

(92) INDEX

Racing-continued

Loss of on-course totalizator tickets, q 3496. Issue of betting tickets for totalizator agencies, qn 5003.

Greyhound-Criminal associations, 824, 830. Broadcasting, q 5024.

Harness-Sires Produce Stakes funding programme, 432,437. Criminal associations, 824, 830. Broadcasting, q 5024.

Horse-Closure of country racecourses, 583, 589, 751, q 1641, q 2434. Criminal associations, 824, 830. Broadcasting, q 5024. (See also "Bills-Racing (Amendment) Bill".)

Railways (See "Victorian Railways".)

Ramsay, Mr J. H. (Balwyn)

Apprentices-Industrial Training Commission, 1387. Employment opportunities, 1387.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 655, 658, 693, 1013, 1176, 1232, 1241, 1299, 1304, 1382, 1387, 1518.

Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation-Royal Commission: Prosecutions, q 442, q 772. Ban on police projects, 1025, q 1206, q 2359.

Budget-For 1982-83,655,693, 1176, 1232, 1241, 1299,1304,1382,1387,1518. Deficit, 658, q 4800, q 5214. Papers, 1013. Projections for 1983-84, q 3936.

Bush Fires-Appeal, q 3154. Relief, 3206.

Business Franchise Acts (Amendment) Bill, 3537, 3963.

Commonwealth Government-Allocations, q 3405.

Constitution (Council Powers) Bill, 3878, 3893.


Construction Industry Long Service Leave Bill, 5132, 5139.





Economy, The-Government policies, q 1817. Wages and prices freeze: Proposal, q 1878, 2365; extension of, q 3048; effect of, q 3071. Currency devaluation, q 3335. EConomic management, 4040.

Education-Health and human relations courses, 198. Departmental borrowings, q 2433.

Ramsay, Mr J. H.-continued

Employment and Training-Proposed employment grant scheme, q 31. Unemployment in private sector, 659. Employment initiatives programme, q 1633, q 3158.

Employment and Training, Ministry of-Budget allocation, 1387.

Energy Consumption Levy Bill, 2270, 2400, 2401, 2402, 2403, 2916.

Equal Opportunity-Legislation, 4338.

Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia-Royal Commission, 114.

Financial Institutions Duty Bill, 2187, 2768, 2815, 2816, 2820, 2822, 2825, 2826, 2827, 2829, 2831, 2833, 2835, 2839, 2840, 2841, 2844, 2845, 2846, 2847, 2848, 2850, 2852, 2854, 2855, 2856, 2857, 2994.

Gas and Fuel Corporation-Increased charges, q 526, 657.

Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesEffects of wage increases for metal workers, qn 1318. Return on assets, 4903.

Grievances, 784.

"Hansard"-Budget allocation, 1176;

Hospitals-Airlie Maternity, 1821.

Industrial Relations-Government policy, 311. Working days lost due to disputes, 517, q 1420, qn 3315.


Industrial Relations Commission, 1299.

Industrial Training Commission, 1387.

Industry-Accidents, 367. Proposed task force on occupational health and safety, q 376.

Insurance-Third-party, q 2618, q2874.

International Harvester Australia Ltd-Assistance, q 2741.

Labor Party-Election promises, q 31.

Labour and Industry, Department of-Budget allocation, 1299, 1304. Shop inspectors, q 5128.

Land Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2299,2328,2329,2330, 2332, 2334, 2765.

Legislative Council-Effect of resolutions, q 678.

Liquor Control Bill, 4457, 4507, 4512, 4514, 4515, 4516,4517,4518,4519, 4520, 4521, 4522, 4524, 4525,4527,5235,5237,5248,5249,5287.





Management and Budget Bill, 4376, 4382.

Management and Budget, Department of-Budget allocation, 1518.

Market Court, 1382.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of WorksPublic authority dividend, q 2058.

Members-Parliamentary privilege, 555, 557. Appreciation of services of the Hon. L. H. S. Thompson, CMG, 1621.

Ministerial Statements-Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia-Royal Commission, 114. Industrial relations, 311.

Motor Accidents (Applications) Bill, 4955.

Municipal Officers Association of Australia-Wage increases for union members, 784.

National Safety Council of Australia-Proposed safe work day, 367. Occupational safety, 1299.


Parliament-Proposed safe work day, 367.

Parliamentary Privilege-Alleged threat against member, 555, 557.

Pay-roll Tax-Circular of Commissioner of Pay-roll Tax, q 190, q 1130. Exemptions, 656.

Pay-roll Tax (Further Amendment) Bill, 2553, 2563, 2564, 2565, 2916.

Personal Explanation-Expenditure by Ministry for Economic Development, 1554.

Petitions-Health and human relations courses, 198. Airlie Maternity Hospital, 1821. Equal opportunity legislation, 4338.


Points of Order-Debating of question, 440, 1632. Moving of amendments, 2856. Question without notice to relate to Government administration, 3494. Scope of debate, 3622.

Police Department-BLF ban on projects, 1025, q 1206, q 2359. Special Branch, q 4531.


Public Account (Advances) Bill, 4951, 4954.

Public Account (Amendment) Bill, 1651, 1656.

Public Account (Trust Funds) Bill, 2404, 2565, 2575.

Public Authorities (Contributions) (Amendment) Bill, 3841, 3865, 3868,3870, 3871, 4318.


Public Service-Budget allocation for salaries, 659.

Public Works Department-Disposal of Govern-ment property, q 4021.




Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill (No. 2), 4644.



State Bank (Amendment) Bill, 1666, 2188, 2196, 2197.

State Development Fund-Education Department borrowings, q 2433.

State Electricity Commission-Wage increases for union members, 784.

State Electricity Commission (Financial Arrangements) Bill, 2265.

State Finance-Cash Management Account, 658, q 4173, q 4899. State Development Account, 658, 1014, 1015, 1016, 1018. Estimates of receipts and expenditure, q 3498. Current Account deficit, q 4172, q 4700. Proposed increased taxes and charges, q 4332. Public authorities' return on assets, 4903. Budget deficit, q 5214.

State Insurance Office (Extension of Franchise) Bill, 4181,4358,4974,5267.

Superannuation (Railway Service Employ~) Bill, 2179.

Supply (1982-83, No. I) Bill, 4248, 4504.

Taxation-Increases, 656, q 4332. Public authorities dividend, q 2058. Financial institutions duty, q 2138, q 3494, q 4262. Revenue from, q 3405. Increases in State taxes, q 3607.


Transport Bill, 4769, 4778, 4785, 4786, 4787, 4788.


Trustee (Authorized Investments) Bill, 2293, 2296, 2297.

Unions-Wage increases for members, q 602, 784, 788.

Victorian Economic Development CorporationEstablishment, 657.

Victorian Railways-Capital works expenditure, 1017. Doncaster land sale files, q 4024.

Wages-Increases for union members, q 602, 784, 788. Increase for metal workers, qn 1318. Freeze: Proposal, q 1878, 2365; extension, q 3048; effects, q 3071.

Workers Compensation Board, 1304.



(94) INDEX

Ray, Mrs M. E. (Box Hill)

Alcohol-At sporting venues, q 1884.

Arts. The-Concentration of activities in Sydney, q 1551,

Commonwealth Games-Honouring Victorian team members. q 918.

Community Welfare Services-"Operation Innocents", q 4900.


Consumer Affairs-Electronic check-out systems, q 35.

Education-Education services restructuring, q 2242. School councils, q 4532.

Employment and Training-Job Watch, qn 2050. Job-Force, q 3070. Alleged exploitation by agencies, q 3070. Winlaton Education Centre training programmes, qn 3238.

Environment-Bushland education programme, 3839.


Gambling-Lottery operations, 3839.

Housing-For homeless youth, q 5018.


Petitions-Returnable drink containers, 1641. Anti-discrimination legislation, 2877. Bushland education programme, 3839. Lottery operations, 3839. Retail trading hours, 4085, 4179.

Premiers Conference, q 2543.

Sport-Alcohol at sporting venues, q 1884.

Supermarkets-Electronic check-out systems, q 35.

Trading Hours-Retail, 4085, 4179.

Women's Advisory Council-Role, q 3938.

Youth, Sport and Recreation-Alcohol at sporting venues, q 1884. Housing for homeless youth, q 5018.

Redbridge Ply Ltd, 4142,4145.

Remington, Mr K. H. (Melbourne)


Budget-For 1982-83, 965. Response of Opposition, 966. Programme budgeting, 969. Strategy, 970.

Constitutional Convention-Results, q 4076.

Constitution (Local Government) Bill, 3624, 3734.

Remington, Mr K.. H.-continued


Education-University High School, 135. Restructuring of technical and further education, q 1640.

Employment and Training-Effect of under-award payments, 1869.

Immigration and Ethnic Affairs-Lebanese immigrants, q 443.

Labor Party-Result of Gallup poll, 967.

Local Government (Municipal Council Elections) Bill, 3624. 3734.

Office of Management and Budget Task Force, 968.

Parliament-Televising of proceedings, 607.

Parliament House-Flags, q 3778.

Petitions-University High School, 135. Carlton zoning, 381, 523.


Planning-Cariton zoning, 381, 533.

Points of Order-Length of question without notice, 194. Televising of Parliamentary proceedings, 607. Reading of speech, 868. Relevancy of remarks, 1161,3735.

Police Department-Organized crime, q 193.


Small Businesses-Commercialleases, 788.

Unions-Wage increases for members, 788.

Victorian Football League-Venue of grand final, 826.

Wages-Increases for union members, 788. Pro-· posed freeze, q 2053.

Water Supply-Conservation campaign, 2066.



Debate-Moving of amendment, I i 69, 1170.

Rents (See "Housing Commission-Rents andl Charges".)

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill-Protected I tenants, q 1128.

Residential Tenancies Tribunal-Orders made" qn 3274. Cases dismissed, qn 3274.

Reynolds, Mr T. C. (Gisborne)

Animals-Reintroduction of native birds to Mace-don Ranges, 665.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 986,1257, 1276 ..


Reynohis. Mf T. C.-continued

Budget foe 19i2-8l, 98() ... 1257, 1276.

Bush Fires-Appeal, q 3044, q 3067, 31OJ. Relief, 3101. Asb Wednesday, 3101. Special recognition for vohmteer seTVkes.,. 4662. Fencing subsidies,

. 499:8.

Consumer Affairs-Bottling: and sale of mineral water, 1115.

Correctional Services Division-Mabnmur)" Youth Training Centre, 1708.

Country Fire Authority-Proposed integration with Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board, 1257.

Dairy Industry-Milk contracts, 823.


Drought-Relief. 989.

Education-Budget allocation, 990. Primary schools: Bacchus Marsh, 1798; Kyneton, 2424; Riddells Creek, 3552. Kyneton High School, 2734. Windarring Day Training Centre, Kyneton, 3551.

Employment and Training-Unemployment, 989.

Equal Opportunity-Legislation, 5130.

Fisheries and Wildlife Division-Reintroduction of native birds to Macedon Ranges, 665.

Forests Commission-Proposed closure of district forestry offices, 4431.

Gas and Fuel Corporation-Budget allocation. 990.

Grievances, 4277.



Industrial Relations-Site agreement at Sunday Creek dam, C1onbinane, 3487.


Lands Department-Grazing licence rents, 987.

Lotteries Gaming and Betting (Amendment) Bill, 2281,2287,4062.

Mental Health-Sunbury Training Centre, 520 I.

Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board-Proposed integration with Country Fire Authority, 1257.



Pay-roll Tax-Circular of commissioner, q 191.

Petition-Equal opportunity legislation, 5130.


Poker Machines, 4277.

Police Department-Staff increases, 980. Budget allocation, 1276. Long service medal for former officer, 3064.

Reynolds, MrT. C.-continued

Racing-Racecourses Licences Board re~ q 2240. q 2615. Radio broadcasts, q 4077, q 4078, q 4177, q 4263.

Racing (Amendment) Bill, 4311, 4842, 4881, 4883~ 4884,4886,4887,5251,5257,5259.

Roads and Bridges-West Gate Bridge toll, 905.

Road Traffic-Danger of wandering stock. 1404.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 512, 560.


State Finance-Victorian Development Fund, 987. Transfer of funds to Consolidated Fund, 998.

Tattersall Consultations-Tattslotto computer coupons, 3672.

Totalizator Agency Board-Minimum stake, q 2615.

Victorian Dairy Industry Authority-Milk contracts, 823.


Victorian Railways-Leasing back of rolling-stock. 990.

Water Supply-Budget allocation, 990.


Youth, Sport and Recreation-Heathcote Golf Club, 4255.

Ricbardson, Mr J. I. (Forest Hill)

Aboriginal Affairs-Aboriginal language courses, qn 1534.

Ambulance Services-Station for Nunawading, 790.

Apprentices-Residing in Nunawading, Waverley, Box Hill, Doncaster, Springvale. Knox, Oakleigh and Dandenong, qn 2039. Registered for each trade, qn 2040, qn 2041. Number. qn 2041.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 938, 1182, 1239, 1243, 1394, 1399, 1437, 1447, 1455, 1458, 1480, 1487.

Arts, The-Centre for Nunawading, 1026.

Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation-Effect of black bans, q 2431.

Beer Prices Regulation (Temporary Provisions) Bill, 5028,5035.

Budget for 1982-83, 938, 1182, 1239, 1243, 1394. 1399, 1437, 1447, 1455, 1458, 1480, 1487.

Bush FireS-Appeal, q 3042.

(96) INDEX

Richardson, Mr J. I.-continued Richardson, Mr J. I.-continued

Community Welfare Services-Motion condemning Minister for Community Welfare Services, 1841.



Consumer Affairs-Car competition, 3000, 3205. Credit Act 1981, q 3493. Report of Director of Consumer Affairs, 3495, 3695, q 3939, 4568. Cornwall Motor Caravan Hire, 3528. Financial allocation, 4568.


Cornwall Motor Caravan Hire-Defective camper vans, 3528.


Death-W. F. L. Reese, Esq., 595.


Education-

Education Department-Restructuring, q 839. Budget allocation, 1399. Stores Branch, qn 3597, qn 4163.

Finance-Furniture grants, qn 1713. Construction cost of Westmeadows Heights Primary School, qn 4075.

General-Computers in schools, qn 185. Victorian Advisory Committee on Multicultural Education, q 197. Support services, 906. Supplementary statement, 941. Education initiatives, 1084. Aboriginal language courses, qn 1534. Library projects, qn 2523, qn 3572. School bands and orchestras, qn 3573.

Post-Secondary-St John's Greek Orthodox College, q 5022.

School Buildings and Grounds-School building maintenance, 942. Cyclic maintenance programme, qn 2523.

Schools, High-Blackburn South, qn 1713, qn 3574.

Schools, Primary-Parktone, qn 19. Melton South, 1187. Terrara Park, qn 1534, qn 3904. Livingstone, qn 2523, qn 3904. Westmeadows Heights, qn4075.

Schools, Special-Balwyn, qn 22.

Students-Transport from Eastbridge Hostel, Nunawading, qn 3573.

Teachers-Salaries, qn 22, 940, qn 1535. Trade teachers, qn 22. Victorian Secondary Teachers Association, 430, q 444. Teaching hours, q 529.

Industrial agreement, 2211. Remedial, q 2735. Of computer usage, qn 3573.

Education Service (Amendment) Bill, 1469.

Elderly Citizens-Accommodation in Nunawading and Waverley, qn 673.

Electoral-Alleged intimidation of returning officer, 4012, q 4703. Payment of Government employees in electorate offices, q 4329, q 4437.


Environment Protection (Air Pollution Control) Bill, 1843, 1844,2104.



Fisheries (Fees) Bill, 2440, 2450, 2451, 2452, 2453, 2454,2913.


Food Bill, 3700.

Freeways-Mulgrave-South-Eastern link, qn 18, qn 2218. Extension of Eastern, qn 3573.

Gas and Fuel Corporation-Charges, q 2616.

Good Luck Enterprise-Syndicate scheme, 2636.

Grievances, 385,790, 2634,3528.

Handicapped Persons-Library facilities, qn 1197.

Hansard-Delays in delivery, 1868. Incorporation of material, 2634.

Housing-For elderly persons in Nunawading and WaverJey, qn 673. Budget aJlocation, 938. Public housing in outer eastern suburbs, q 2132.

Housing Commission-Spot purchase programme: Forest Hill, qn 1195; Box Hill, qn 1195; Mitcham, qn 1195; Syndal, qn 1196; Bennettswood, qn 1196; Wantirna, qn 1196; Knox, qn 1196; Ringwood, qn 1196; Warrandyte, qn 1196; Monbulk, qn 1197.


Labor Party-Election promises, 385, 938.


Legislative Council-Effect of resolutions, q 769, q 771.

Library Services-Facilities for the disabled, qn 1197.




Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways BoardExtension ofBurwood tramline, qn 5313.


Richardson, Mr J. I.-continued

Members-Access to departmental officers, 940.


Ministerial Statements-Education initiatives, 1084. Review of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, 3694, q 3939.

Ministry, The-Conflict of interest of Minister for Economic Development, q 1338.

Parliament-Effect of resolutions of Legislative Council, q 769, q 771. Members' bar, 2423.

Points of Order-Offensive remarks, 49, 387, 388, 403, 404, 1487. Admissibility of questions without notice, 681, 770. Allegations re honourable member, 1637. Scope of debate, 1761. Question without notice seeking opinion, 1818. Tedious repetition, 2422. Relevancy of remarks, 2804. Tabling of quoted documents, 3465. Debating of question without notice, 3498. Division bells, 4413.




Public Transport-Blackburn Road bus route, qn 19. Transport vouchers, q 1884, q 1951. Fares, q 2616.

Roads-Proposed route No. 7, qn 373.

Road Traffic-Signals for Nunawading intersection, qn 1118.

State Electricity Commission-Charges, q 2616.

State Finance-Victorian Development Fund, 942.


§upply (1983-84, No. 1) Bill, 4567.

Taxation-Revenue estimates, q 3338.

Victorian Advisory Committee on Multicultural Education, q 197.



Victorian Rag, q 1132.

Victorian Government Travel Authority-Director of Tourism, q 1424. Defective camper vans, 3528.


Wildlife (Fees) Bill, 2203, 2461, 2464, 2465, 2912.


Right to Life Association-Withdrawal of funds, q 444.

RingwoodMarket-Rental of stalls, 4142,4145.

68445/83--4

Roads and Bridges-

Bridges-Over Castiemaine-Maldon railway line, 433,437. Colac railway bridge, 515, 518. Access to Churchill Island, 584, 587, 4011, 4016. On South Gippsland Highway, Sale, 798. West Gate: Concessions, 905, 910; monitoring for subsidence, q 922. On Great Ocean Road, 3487, 3490.

Freeways-South-Eastern-Mulgrave link, qn 18, qn 2218, 2620, 2627, 4009, 4013. West Gate, 731. Link roads, 3399, 3402. Extension of Eastern, qn 3572.

Highways-Traffic on South Gippsland, qn 3570. Hume, 3900, 3902, q 4083.

Roads-Route 7 reservation, qn 373. Cumberland Junction-Woods Point Road, 533. Commonwealth funding, 731,4291. Budget allocation, 758, 984. Funding for Gippsland South electorate roads, 858. Projects for Wantirna electorate, qn 1117. Pedestrian crossings, qn 2229. In South Barwon electorate, qn 3579. Widening of Canterbury Road, 4085. (See also "Bills-Country Roads (Lands) Bill" and "Transport Bill".)

Road Traffic-

Pedestrian Crossings-Audible pedestrian signals, qn 2229.

Safety-Effect of rotating or flashing lights used for advertising, 584, 588. Hazards of wandering stock on country roads, 1404, 1407.

Traffic Regulation-Signals for Nunawading intersection, qn 1118. (See also "Bills-Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill" and "Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill (No. 2)".)

Road Traffic Authority-Motor registration: Proposed replacement of fee with fuel levy, q 3931. Financial allocation, 4568. Banking of revenue, qn 5321.

Road Transport-Subsidy for transportation of drought-affected stock to French Island, 2213, 2214. Semi-trailer drivers, qn 3596.

Road Vehicles-

Drivers-Retraining of offending drivers, 661, 667. Suggested restricted driver's licence, 661, 667. Licence fees, q 1127, 1190. Translations ofleamerdriver permit documents, q 2057. Passenger journeys, qn 2231. Seat belt offences, qn 2355. Accidents and drink-driving offences, qn 2356. Delays in licence tests, q 3410. Drink-driving laws, q 5019. Random testing for marijuana smoking, q 5128. Motor cyclist fatalities, q 4899.

General-Tow trucks: Operations, q 32; central allocation scheme, 583, 590; nuisance problems, 583, 590. Effect of rotating or flashing lights used for

(98) INDEX

Road Vehicles-continued Roper, Mr T. W.-continued

advertising, 584, 588. Registration of minibikes, 2036. Motor registration fees, q 2129, qn 5321. Police road blocks, qn 2230. Registration of motor cycles, q 4335, 5201.

Sa/ety-Of vehicles fitted with additional equipment, 266, 269. Helmets for cyclists, qn 1118. Seat belts, qn 2355. Carnage over Easter period, q 3779. Proposed advertising campaign, 3897, 3901. (See also "Bills-Environment Protection (Air Pollution Control) Bill", "Motor Accidents (Amendment) Bill", "Motor Accidents (Applications) Bill", "Motor Car (General Amendment) Bil/", "Motor Car (Learner Drivers) Bill", "Motor Car (Penalties) Bill" and "Motor Car (Registration and Drivers' Licences) Bill".)

Roper, Mr T. W. (Brunswick)

Alcohol-Content labelling, qn 913.

Alcohol and Drug Services-"':Government grants, gn 5122.

Ambulance Services-Proposed station for Nunawading, 828. At Emerald, 1711. Latrobe Valley helicopter service, 2118. Ventricular fibrillation equipment, qn 3333. South Gippsland, q 5022.



Budget for 1982-83, 1516, 1531.

Business of the House-Order, 567,2759,4302.

Casinos-Inquiry by Mr Connor, QC: Government restraints, 1358.

Cemeteries-Proposed crematorium for Geelong, gn 18. Fern Tree Gully, q 1722, 1822.

Cemeteries (Amendment) (Commencement) Bill, 2547,2594.

Child Care-Pre-school centres: Commonwealth funds, q 197; services in Moorabbin, qn 670; services in Heatherton electorate, qn 670; services in Prahran electorate, gn 670; in Coburg and Broadmeadows, qn 911; inspections, qn 3583; special needs, q 3689; services in Cranboume, g 4265. Sudden Infant Death Research Foundation, 370. Commonwealth funds, g 530. Government services, g 604. Infant welfare centres: In Moorabbin, gn 670; in Heatherton, qn 670; in Prahran, qn 670. Down's Syndrome, qn 913. Free milk to kindergartens, q 1956. Children's Services Review Committee, gn 3284. Free Kindergarten Union of Victoria, gn 3321. Central payments for kindergarten teachers, g 501 7.

Chiropodists (Amendment) Bill, 3145, 3178,3960.

Community Welfare Services-Motion condemning Minister for Community Welfare Services, 1840. Children'S Services Review Committee, qn 3284.

Correctional Services-Assessments under Alcoholics and Drug-dependent Persons Act, qn 3327.

Death-W. F. L. Reese, Esq., 595.

Dental Services-For school children in Doncaster electorate, gn 671. Organization, method and staff' reviews, qn 916. For schools, q 4024, q 4533.

Dentists (Fees) Bill, 302, 358.

Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances (Amendment) Bill, 5131, 5294.

Education-Victorian Secondary Teachers Association, 435. Industrial agreement, 2214. School and pre-school medical service, qn 3291. Diet of school children, qn 3304.


Environment Protection (Air Pollution Control) Bill, 1842,1844.

Environment Protection Authority-Radiation fallout and atmospheric pollution, gn 3585.

Equal Opportunity-Programme in Health Commission, qn 3283.

Equal Opportunity (Discrimination Against Dis-· abled Persons) Bill, 136, 137, 167,507,1777,1857, 1859,2027.

Equal Opportunity (Discrimination Against Dis-· abled Persons) Bill (No. 2), 2059, 2288, 2292, 2338, 2348, 2350, 2654.

Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Aus-· tralia-Royal Commission by Mr Costigan, QC: Ministerial statement, 93.

Fire Safety-Materials treated with carcinogenic' flame-resistant chemicals, qn 3322.

Fluoridation-Proposed referendum, qn 671.. Sodium fluoride, qn 3312. Effect on dental bills,. qn 3330.

Food-Pesticides, gn 913. Sale of adulterated food, qn 3323. Breakfast cereal fenitrothion insecticide' levels, qn 3330. Metallic content, gn 3585. Use of' rapeseed oil, qn 3591. Salt content, qn 3592. Con- . taminated, gn 3592, qn 3598, g 5020. Additives,. gn 3593, gn 3597. Natural health product addi-· tive, gn 3593. Labelling of saccharine prepara-· tions, qn 3594. Labelling of food and drink, containers, gn 3599. APM table-top sweetener, gn 3600.

Food Bill, 2877, 2883,3716.


Roper, MrT. W.-continued

Freedom of Information Bill, 2114.

Gambling-Casino inquiry, 1358.

Geriatric Centres-Queen Elizabeth, Ballarat, q 4079.

Geriatric Services-Nursing homes: Review, q 837; approval, q 1724~ waiting lists, qn 3309, qn 3322, qn 3327. Special accommodation houses, q 2437. Hospital beds, qn 3297. Deaths caused by brain failure, qn 3311. Private, qn 3326. Medical advice on strokes, qn 3334.

Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesAuthorities responsible to Minister of Health, qn 915, qn 916, qn 1194, qn 1539, qn 3281, qn 3282, qn 3283, qn 3293, qn 3306, qn 3324, qn 3325, qn 3328, qn 3576, qn 3587, qn 3590, qn 3598.

Handicapped Persons-Houses for intellectually handicapped, q 1636. Latrobe Valley homes for handicapped children, 2119.

Health-

Diseases-Tuberculosis, 436, q 2360, q 2361, q 3495. Golden staph, qn 1535. Vaccine for measles, qn 1545. Whooping cough, q 1552, qn 3600. Polio services, 3208. Venereal disease, qn 3332, qn 3583, 4242. Legionellas in water systems, qn 3599. Cardiovascular, qn 3604. Treatment of infectious diseases, q 4330.

Drugs-Marijuana, qn 912, qn 3581, q 5213. Methaqualone and phencyclidine, qn 3275. Antihypertensive drugs research, qn 3313. Odyssey House treatment method, qn 3316, qn 3317, qn 3318. Heroin users, qn 3318. Diazepam, qn 3318, qn 3599. Admissions to treatment centres, qn 3331. Warning labels on glue containers, qn 3574. Withdrawal from sale, qn 3574. Birth defects linked with Debendox, qn 3584. Supply of Almevax, qn 3599.

General-Community health centres: New, qn 16; priority list, qn 669. Distribution of funds withdrawn from Right to Life Association, q 444. International code on marketing of breast feeding substitutes, qn 913. First aid certificate, I 194. In Gippsland electorate, qn 1408. Measles vaccine, qn 1545. Snake-bite kits, qn 1546. Use of ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes, qn 1547. Herbicide 2, 4, 5-t, q 2058. Industrial noise, q 2363. Health care cards, q 2747. National health promotion campaign, q 2874. Breaches of Health Act, qn 3309. Visual display units, qn 3309. Congenital malformations, qn 3310. Sick leave among smokers and non-smokers, qn 33 I l. Intake of refined carbohydrates, alcohol and fat, qn 3311. Urine testing of new-born children, qn 3319. Sugar

Roper, Mr T. W.-continued

content of medicines, qn 3329. Study of homostatic mechanisms, qn 3330. Wernicke's encephalopathy, qn 3330. Neo-natal circumcision, qn 3332. Neurotrauma, qn 3332. Treatment of epilepsy, qn 3333. Medical advice on strokes, qn 3334. Healing practices, qn 3334. Alleged hazard of sauna baths, qn 3334. Medical instruments and appliances, qn 3585. Vending machine sales of contraceptives, qn 3596. Advertising of tobacco products, qn 3597. Correlation between high blood pressure and smoking, qn 3598. Sale of urea-formaldehyde foam insulation, qn 3598. Death rate among Mormons, qn 3598. Drinking of water, qn 3599. Legionellas in water systems, qn 3599. Carcinogenic lipsticks, q 3837. Smoke-out day, q 4334, q 4440. Services for women, q 4617.

Health Commission-Staff, qn 522, qn 915, qn 3283, q 4700. Funds for organizations in Wantirna electorate, qn 672. Meetings with Australian Medical Association, q 840. Reviews, qn 915, qn 916. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 915. Purchases, qn 915. Forms issued, qn 916. Maternity leave, qn 1408. Access to documents, qn 1409. Administration of legislation, qn 1539. Meat packaging controls, qn 1544. Aerosol products, qn 1544. Sun lamps and fluorescent lighting. qn 1546. Products containing dioxins, qn 1546. Publications, qn 3283, qn 3304, qn 3305. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3283. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3294. Motor vehicles, qn 3295, qn 3328. Injuries to employees, qn 3307. Funding for South Barwon electorate, qn 3320. Goods and services, qn 3324. Air conditioning. qn 3325. Assessments under Alcoholics and Drug-dependent Persons Act, qn 3327. Technology and information systems, qn 3576. Oil consumption, qn 3576. Products offending against Health Act, qn 3583. Grants and subsidies, qn 3587, qn 5122. Communications systems, qn 3590. Licences issued, qn 3598.

Health (Amendment) Bill, 136, 137, 169,488.

Health (Consultative Council) Bill, 3146, 3179, 3828.

Health Insurance Funds-Out-patient charges, q 1033, q 1038, q 1128, q 1208, q 1422, q 1553, q 1882, q 3045, q 3341. Reimbursement for elective surgery, qn 1408. Level of reserves, q 2435, q 3836. Effect of Medicare on employment, q 4530.

Health (Privileges) Bill, 302, 359, 843.

Health (Radiation Safety) BiII, 2547, 2759, 3350, 3414, 3416, 3417, 3420, 3423, 3430, 3434, 3435, 3438,3440,3442,3443,4315.

Herbicide-2, 4, 5-T, q 2058.

(,lOO); INDEX

Roper:., Mr: T:.: W.-continued

HOspital Benefits (Levy) (,Amendment) Bill, 361'8, 3721, W87~. 3990,389--1,. 3992; ~ 3998,. 4OO1~ 43m.

Hospital~Radiol~y seJTVKre5 ... qn 186. Capital wm;ks. programme-, 19~ q 2240~ q 2746. NumurkaltClfldDistrict WwM.ent0J!ial3'Jl'. Committees M management,. 436-. Serv~ In Moorabbin.,. 'PI' 6:7e; qn 141 O~ in; Heathft1Mimldl:cttmrate, qn 6 7O~ in Prahran electAMate .. ql'f 6-70~ Sugested curtaitmcmt.ofservice5.ia Liberal~ q 841. OutpBiiml charges. q I03J. q t63&. Q; 1128, q 1208, q 1422, q 1553, q 3045, q 3341. Maroondah, qct14IO. AppotD'mentofboards,.q 1723. Effect of abolition of pcuafty rates, q 181 &. Comparison of dlaqes with olDer States. q)8&2. Bendigo and Northern District Base,. q 2135. Loaned eqwpment, q 2744. Fairflleid. 3)51. Working hours for employees. q 3158, 3201, q 4333, q 4613, q 4899. Beds for geriatric patients,. qn 3297. Integration of private and public faciliti~ qn 3319. Use of nuclear magnetic resonance scanners, qn 3331. Standards. qn 3333. Assessment of patient care, qn 3333. Queen Victoria Medical Centre, q 3408, q 3614. Commission oflnquiry into the Efficiency and Administration of Hospitals, qn 3575. Royal Children's Hospital appeal, q 3779. Mildura Base, 3901. West Gippsland, q 4262. Funding for public hospitals, q 4331. Increased charges, q 4797. Effect of Medicare, q 5023, q 5209, q 5210.

Hospitals and Charities (Amendment) Bill, 1957, 2097,2162,2167,2171,2172,2175,2178,2657, 2661.

Hospitals and Charities (Committees of Management) Bill, 4447. 4637. 5280.

Human Tissue Bill, 2198, 2257,2917.2918.2919.

Industrial SafetY-Accidents involving hospitaliza-tion, qn 3328.

Labour and Industry (Shops) Bill. 2099.

Liquor Control Bill. 4302.

McGrath, James, Foundation, qn 3317. qn 3318. qn 3329.

Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill, 4447. 4626, 5189.5193.5195.5196.5271,5273,5274.5290.

Medical Practitioners (Private Hospitals) Bill. 76. 326. 327. 334. 336, 341, 342, 344, 346, 351, 352, 355.356.843.3052.

Medical Services-

General-Radiology services in hospitals. qn 186. Tuberculosis services, 436, q 2360, q 2361. Australian Medical Association, q 840. Treatment of herpes simplex 11. qn 913. For diabetics. q 920. Laser facial treatment. q 1127. Use of ionizing

Roper. MrT. W.-continued

radiation for health diagnostic. purposes .. QPl L547. Foqxrlio~.320S. School MaticaJ"Service-... qn, 3291. 4146. School and pre .. school. qlt 3292::. Healing practices. qn 3334. Advice on strokes .. qn 3334. For victims ef sexual assault, qn 3572. Cancer after<are treatment in Geelong, 3175. Chest xrays..qn 512J~

Medical Pl'aCtitioners-Medifraud,. q281. q2136. Allegc=d tax avoidance and evasion, q 677. Thoracic Society of Australia, 2214. Alleged ().ver~servicing, qn 3.31-9. Employed by Odyssey House, qn 332CJ. Disciplinary pow~ qn 3584. F~;ttiAg fur p:ztboIogy and radiology service5,. qn 3597. Medical Scientists Association, Cl 4265. Medical studentsat hospitals, q 4329, q 4103.

Mental Health

Gl'1ltTaJ-Neurotrauma,. qn 3332.

Haspita/s and Centres-Coohinda Hill, 910. Colanda Training Centre, 1533.

Menially Retarded Persons-Proportion of pensions taken by institutions, q 33. Down's syndrome, qn 913. Housing funds, q 1636. Latrobe Valley homes for handicapped children, 2119. Residential unit programme, q 2616.

Mental Health (Amendment) Bill, 4447, 4656.

Ministerial Statements-Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia: Royal Commission. 93. Hospital capital works programme, 199, 222.

Mortuaries-Transport of corpses, qn 1409.

Odyssey House-Treatment method, qn 3316, qn 3317,qn 3318. Payments,qn 3317. Travel and accommodation expenses, qn 3317. Consultants' fees, qn 3318. Investigation, qn 3318. Employment of medical practitioners, qn 3329. Admission of drug offenders, qn 3573.

Pay-roll Tax (Further Amendment) Bill, 2916.

Pensioners-Proportion of pensions taken by institutions, q 33.

Personal Explanation-Statement in debate, 3615.

Points of Order-Misleading statement, 353. Relevancy of remarks, 484,580, 1530, 1559. A vailability of document referred to, 570, 571. Only one matter to be raised on motion for adjournment of sitting, 1867, 2209. Rule of anticipation, 3443. Tabling of quoted documents, 3985.


Queen Victoria Medical Centre (Guarantees) Bill, 2179,2204,2483,2485,2486,2693.

Questions on Notice-Answers, qn 915, 1533, 1872.

Right to Life Association-Withdrawal of funds, q 444.

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY CUB)

Roper. MrT.W.-cOnlinued

St NicbolasHospital (Sale of land) Bill. 2254, 2383, 2696.

Social DevdOpmcmt COmmittee-Report on Health (Radiation Safety) Bill, 4312.

Superannuation (Railwa! Service Employes): Bin.. 2101.

Swimming:POOHr-Bacteria-levels, qn 3600.

Taxation-Avoidance and evasion, involving the medial prollission, q 6 n.

T obacmJ....-(C'onBUmptioR.-q; 2057~

Universd.LifitChurch Ltd'. 40 1 4',.qAQ22

World Vjsion~orty-hourfamineappeal, Q 52'H.

Youth AffiiiI5Cooncil ofVictoria-I:.ittle BlueBot7k.. q lt33~

ltess-EdW~ Mr Peter (Sbeppcutoa)

Aboriginal lands (Aborigiaes" Aci1~ancement Leagut) (Wan Street, Northcrne) Bill. 1699.

Admimmation and Probatt (Survival of Actions) Bill. 566.

AdministJative Arrangements Bill, 4822, 4946.


ANZ Executors and Trustee Co. Bill, 4927.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. I) Bill, 616, f 516.

Associated Pulp and Paper Mills Ltd, q 2871.

Budget-For 1982-83.616, 1516. Deficit, 618,623.

Builders Labourers Federation-Industrial rela-tions, q 4161.

Bush Fires-Appeal, Q 3067, 3094. Ash Wednesday, 3094. Relief, 3094, Q 3608. Granny flats for victims, q 3154.

Business of the House-Days and hours of sitting, 1866.

Casinos-Inquiry by Mr Connor, QC: Comments of Minister for Tourism, q 597, q 676; Government restraints, 1356; report, 4350.


Children's Protection Society-Review, q 4613.

China-Visit to Australia by Chinese Premier, q 3831.


Community Welfare Services, Department of-Staff, qn 522. Motion condemning Minister for Community Welfare Services, 1835. Income Security Task Force, q 2538.

Ross-Edwards. Mt Ptier'"'--('ontinued

Constitution: Act Amendment (7'[emporary Pmvisions) Bill, ~3i.J2

Constitution.(CemncilPowen) Bill~ 3874 •.

Constitution (Duration of Parr~" mm 445~ 4967 ..

ConstitutKm (B£mH:al' Proyjnces),BiIl~. 4090 •.

ConstitutWDfLBcal'Govcrnment) Bffi,.341,3, 3147.

Cansumcr ~Telephone ho11liR,. Cl 36M'.

Correctional Serv.ires Divisioo-Stai( qn 522:.. Pri~ onerrekasesdleme.q I633.Cf ITt&..Ptis8arem.issioos,. q 3335.

COUDcil of law Reporting in Victorit ~ &9;~ 323.

Dairy lndus.lr}-Milk pricing. q 402t~

Deaths-J~ L Cmnean, Esq .•. 2... Hon.. Saamd Merrifiekl4. HOD- J. J. Ginifer. ,_ Hen.. A. P. Van Vliet. 1 t22~ R. H. Suggett. Esq....1412. K.. F. King, Esq., 3031.

Director of Public Prosecutiom Bill. 2614, 2679, 26~ 2685.2687.2688.

Domicile (Amendment) Bill .. 66.

Drought-Relief, 164, 624 q 1203, 1405. Stock slaughter bounty, Q 189, q 1418.

Economy, The-Management. 4042.

Education-Primary and secondary school enrolments, qn 22, qn 524. Funds for registered schools, qn 524. Education Department: Expenditure, qn 524, qn 670; staff, qn 590. Appeals by members of Teaching Service, q 833. Health and human relations courses, 1424. Capitation grants to children in registered schools, Qn 2356.

Electoral-Payment of Government employees in electorate offices, q 4260.

Electoral Commission (Amendment) Bill, 4112, 4553.

Electoral Commission Bill, 1961, 1981, 1985, 1993.

Employment and Training-Employment initia-tives programme, 620. Schemes, q 1548. Proposed national conference, 2026.

Environment-Tennyson textile factory, q 439.

Ethnic Affairs Commission-Chairman, q 2428.

Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Aus-tralia-Royal Commission by Mr Costigan, QC: Ministerial statement, 57; personal explanation, 135.

Financial Institutions Duty-Exemptions, q 4076.

Financial Institutions Duty Bill, 2187, 2774, 2824, 2834,2836,2839,2842,2855,2995.



(102) INDEX

Ross-Edwards, Mr Peter-continued

Freedom of Information-Proposed legislation, q 28.


Gambling-Casino inquiry, q 597, q 676, 1356.


Government Departments and lnstrumentalitiesGovernment appointments, 1047. Private interests of officials, 1219, 1223.

Health Commission-Staff, qn 522.

Health (Privileges) Bill, 567.

Housing Commission-Home purchase assistance, q 2739. Granny flats for bush-fire victims, q 3154.

Housing, Ministry of-Staff, qn 522.

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill, 4006, 4943.

Judges Salaries Bill, 2141.

Labor Party-Election promises, 616. Candidate for Ainders, q 2237.


Law Courts-Del~ys in hearings, q 525.

Law Department-Restitution for Mr and Mrs Joey Hamilton, q 4434.


Legal Profession Practice (Solicitors' Guarantee Fund) Bill, 4957.

Limitation of Actions (Personal Injury Claims) Bill, 3447.

Liquor Control Bill, 4495, 4511,4519.



Local Government (Municipal Council Elections) Bill, 3413.

Management and Budget Bill, 4378.

Meat Industry-Dispute, q 2053.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works-Head office building repairs, q 275.

Members-Alleged threat against honourable member for Balwyn, 557. Private interests, 1219, 1223. Suspension of honourable member for Hawthorn, 1225. Appreciation of services of the Hon. L. H. S. Thompson, CMG, 1615.

Ministerial Statements-Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia: Royal Commission, 57. Richmond City Council Report (Parts 2 and 3),482. Private interests of Parliamentarians and Government officials, 1219, 1223. North Deborah Mining and Industrial Ltd and Lefroy Minerals


Ltd: Companies inspector's reports, 2250. Ash Wednesday bush fires, 3094. Victorian Dairy Industry Authority, 3483. Inquiry by Mr Connor, QC: Report, 4350. The Trustees Executors and Agency Co. Ltd,4715.

Ministry, The-Powers of Minister for Planning in Melbourne area, q 768. Conflict of interest ofMinister for Economic Development, q 1335. Allocation of portfolios, q 4328.

Motor Registration Branch-Fees, q 2129.

Municipalities-Report ofMr Nicholson, QC: Ministerial statement, 482. Planning responsibilities of Melbourne City Council, q 768. Changeover in administration of Melbourne City Council, q 2614.


Parliamentary Privilege-Alleged threat against member, 557.

Pay-roll Tax-Payment by VFLclubs, q 130, q 918, q 1815. Increases, 621.

Personal Explanation-Reference to Royal Commissioner, 135.

Petitions-Health and human relations courses, 1424. Firearms registration, 3839.


Points of Order-,-Misleading statement, 1877. Tabling of document referred to, 2238. Division bells, 4413. Resumption of seat by Minister for Economic Development, 4515.

Police Department-Additional staff, qn 523. Allegations by former Federal Minister, q 1125. Demonstrators at Melbourne Oub, q 1876, q 1950. Special Branch, q 4530. Public confidence, q 4896.

Ports and Harbors Division-Port authorities, q 2359.


Public Account (Advances) Bill, 4954.

Public Account (Amendment) Bill, 1653, 1655.


Public Authorities (Contributions) (Amendment) Bill, 3860, 3869,4319.

Public Works Department-Transfer of responsibility for port authorities to Minister of Transport, q 2359.



Sale of Land (Amendment) Bill, 1743, 1945, 200 1, 2003,2009,2017,2019.



Solicitor-General, q 1033, 1047.


State Electricity Commission-Increased charges, 617,619.

State Electricity Commission (Financial Arrangements) Bill, 2265, 2267.

State Finance-Cash Management Account, 618. Victorian Development Fund, 618. Leverage leasing, 623. Financial institutions duty, 4540. Public authorities' return on assets, 4916.

State Insurance Office (Extension of Franchise) Bill, 4361,4980.


Supply (1983-84, No. I) Bill, 4554.

Tattersall Consultations-Lotto tenders, q 4698.

Tennyson Textile Factory-Government assist-ance, q 439.


Tourism-Regional tourist authorities, q 3042.

Transport, Ministry of-Staff, qn 522.

Treasury-Staff, qn 523.

Trustees Executors and Agency Co. Ltd, The, 4715.

Unions-Australian Journalists Association, 363. Builders Labourers Federation, q 4173.

Victorian Dairy Industry Authority-Inquiry into "Big M" advertising, q 3405, 3483, q 3493.


Victorian Football League-Pay-roll tax, q 130, q 918, q 1815. VFL Park, q 375. Grand final, q 3777. Ticket scalping, q 4796.

Victorian Government Travel Authority-General manager, q 1332.

Victorian Railways-Leasing of rolling-stock, q 3935. Doncaster land sale files, q 4024.

Victorian Tourism Commission-Chairman, qn 765.

Wages-Increases, 620.


Rowe, Mr B. J. (Essendon)


Arts, The-Unemployed artists, 4265.

Budget-For 1982-83, 732. Deficit, 732. Current Account, 732.

Bush Fires-Appeal, q 3154.


Death-Hon. Samuel Merrifield, 5.

Rowe, Mr B. 1.-continued

Economic and Budget Review Committee-Report presented: Review of Audit Act, 4802.

Economy, The-State of, 735. Capital expenditure, 735. Proposed wages and prices freeze, 2381.

Employment and Training-Youth unemployment, q 1035. Discussions between Government and unions, q 1878.



Gas and Fuel Corporation-Charges, 733, q 1125.

Government Departments and Instrumentalities-Dividend tax, 733.

Ministry, The-Conflict of interest of Minister for Economic Development, q 1421.

Points of Order-Relevancy of remarks, 1513,2806.

Premiers Conference, q 2538.

Public Authorities (Contributions) (Amendment) BiIl,3852.

Public Works Department-Investigation into waste and mismanagement, q 2237.

State Finance-Budgetary processes, q 441. Grants Commission recommendations, 734.

Superannuation-Inquiry into public sector superannuation, q 2745.

Taxation-Restoration of taxation base, 732. Dividend tax on statutory authorities, 733. Opportunity cost, 733. Financial institutions duty, 734. Proposed wages and prices freeze, 2381. Proposed abolition of pay-roll tax, q 4330.

Tourism-Regional tourist authorities, 4896.

Trading Hours-Retail, q 3494.

Unions-Discussions with Government, q 1878.



Royal Commissions-Joint, q 529.

Royal Victorian Bowls Association-Use of Crown land, 266, 267.

Rural Finance Commission-Administration of drought relief, 369, q 381. Loan approvals, qn 1202. Access to documents, qn 3234. Questions on notice, qn 3234, qn 3268. Technology information systems, qn 3235. Objectives, qn 3235. Staff, qn 3235, qn 3236, qn 3237. Expenditure, qn 3235, qn 3237, qn 3238, qn 3257, qn 3258. Legislation administered, qn 3236. Publications,

(104) INDEX

Rural Finance Commission-continued Saltmarsh. Mr D. N.-continued

qn 3236. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 3236. Purchases, qn 3237. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3237. Trade union representation, qn 3238. Forms, qn 3240. Goods and services, qn 3249. Air-conditioning, qn 3249. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3249. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3250. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3250. Funds, qn 3250, qn 3271. Grants and subsidies, qn 3250. Motor vehicles, qn 3250, qn 3263. Works and services, qn 3257. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3257. Internal auditors, qn 3257. Instruction manuals, qn 3257. Communication systems, qn 3258. NonGovernment organizations, qn 3258. flying of State flag, qn 3263. Day labour, qn 3263. Alleged bribes, qn 3263. Injuries to employees, qn 3263. Licences issued, qn 3264. Corporate plans, qn 3266. Visual display units, qn 3268. (See also "Bills-Rural Finance and Settlement Commission (Penalties) Bill ", "Drought" and "Primary Industries".)

s

Sale-yards, Newmarke~ qn 3242, q 4534.

Salinity-Appointment of Salinity Committee, 449. In Benalla area, 949. Control measures, 980. Loans, q 1817, q 4078. Barr Creek catchment, mineral reserve basins and Lake Tyrrell schemes progress report, 2620.

Salinity Committee-Appointment, 449. Proposed report into Dartmouth dam, 2595. Report presented on Barr Creek catchment, mineral reserve basins and Lake Tyrrell schemes, 2620. Appointment ofMr Ramsay, 4353.

Saltmarsh, Mr D. N. (Wantirna)

Adoption-Inter-country, q 4534, 5200.

Adoption Legislation Review Committee, 4892.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. I) Bill, 954,1265,1276, 1311,1441, 1479, 1502, 1518.

Attorney-General's Department-Budget allocation, 1502, 1518.

Budget-For 1982-83,954, 1265, 1276, 1311, 1441, 1479, 1502, 1518. Papers, 954.


Child Care-Children's Protection Society, q 2241, 5230. Child prostitution, 3773.

Children's Protection Society-Cutbacks, q 2241. Report of regional protective units, 5230.

Community Welfare Services

Children-Children's Protection Society, q 2241, 5230. Child prostitution, 3773. Services, 3773. Overseas adoptions, q 4534, 5200. State wards, q 4705.

Department oJ-Statutory bodies, qn 273. Funding for volunteer welfare programmes, q 2428. Financial allocation, 4561. Report of regional protective units, 5230.

General-Volunteer welfare services, q 2428. Government priorities, 2516.

Parole and Probation-Probation Officers Association of Victoria, 3401. Victorian probation system, 3507.



Correctional Services Division

General-Proposed remand centre, q 2083. Prison accommodation, q 2362. Overcrowding of prisons, 3485, q 3780. Use of Wiltona Hostel as prerelease centre, 4662.

Pentridge Prison-Staff, q 2057, 2082, 2210, q 3831. Overcrowding, 2082,3485. Security, 3062, q 4084. Jika Jika high security unit, 3062. Early release of prisoner, 3553.

Deaths-W. F. L. Reese, Esq., 596. Hon. A. P. Van Vliet, 1123. R. H. Suggett, Esq., 1416.


Economy, The-Interest rates on private loans, 2084.

Education-Transport for school children, 266. Knox college of T AFE, 808. Brentwood High School, 3150.

Education Department-Budget allocation, 1441, 1479.

Employment and Training-In public sector, 956. Work experience programme, 1027. Retrenchments at Fibremakers company, Bayswater, 2034.

Equal Opportunity (Discrimination Against Disabled Persons) Bill, 505.


Firearms-Proposed legislation, 3690.

Gambling-Proposed poker machine inquiry, 3829, q 4438, q 5019.

Gas and Fuel Corporation-Charges, 586, 956.

Gembrook-Proposed shooting range, 3690.


Saltmarsh, Mr D. N.-continued

Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesPublic Works Department authorities, qn 26. Efficiency review of statutory authorities, qn 26. Appointment of committees and boards of inquiry, 808. First aid training, 1191.

Grievances, 808, 2082, 5230.

Handicapped Persons-Proposed maxicab scheme, 955.

Health Commission-Funds for organizations in Wantirna electorate, qn 672.

Hospitals and Charities (Committees of Manage-ment) Bill, 5150.


Industry-Effect of dumping of overseas goods, 2034.

Labor Pany--:-Election promises, 957.

Labour and Industry, Department of-Budget allo-cation, 1311.


Legal Aid-Funding, q 5212.


Liquor Industry-Conflict of interest, qn 3309. Involvement of Store men and Packers Union, qn 3309.


Medical Practitioners (Private Hospitals) Bill, 261, 324,350.

Ministerial Statements-Royal Commission into Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia, 97. Community welfare priorities, 2516. Adoption Legislation Review Committee, 4892.

Ministry, The-Conflict of interest of Minister for Economic Development, q 1037, q 1125, q 1204, q 1548, q 2744, q 4331. Deputations, q 1724. Motion condemning Minister for Community Welfare Services, 1823. Conflict of interest of Minister for Industrial Affairs, q 4331.

Motor Boating (Amendment) Bill, 4116.


Nuclear-free State-Effect on defence arrangements of banning nuclear vessels, q 5127.

Penalties and Sentences (Amendment) Bill, 4055.

PetitionS-Sunday footbaJl at VFL Park, 2749. Proposed Gembrook public shooting range, 3690. Workers compensation, 4802.

Points of Order-Offensive remark, 403, 404. Misleading statement, 1830. Statement in debate, 3688. Relevancy of remarks, 4065.

Saltmarsh, Mr D. N.-continued

Police Department-Budget allocation, 1265, 1276. Demonstration at Melbourne Club, q 1879. Work stress, qn 3244.




Roads-Projects for Wantirna electorate, qn 1117.

Scientific Games of America Pty Ltd-AlIegations of Mafia involvement, 904.

State Electricity Commission-Charges, 586.

Supply (1983-84, No. 1) Bill, 4561.

Supponing Parents Concession Bill, 4994.

Tattersall Consultations-Instant games, 904, 909.

Taxation-Rate of increase, q 3610.

Victorian Football League-Sunday football, 2749.

Victorian Railways-Level crossing in Bayswater, 121.

Workers Compensation-For small business, 4802.

Scientific Games of America Pty Ltd, 904, 909.

Seitz, Mr G. (Keilor)

Aircraft Trade Committee-Computerized learning systems, q 5129.

Building and Construction Industry-Government assistance, q 528.


Education-School building and maintenance programme, q 2431. Community language programme, q 4023.

Employment and Training-Employment initiatives programme, q 2055. Computerized learning systems for aircraft industry, q 5129.

Grievances, 810.

Immigration and Ethnic Affairs-Naturalization ceremonies, 810.

Victorian Railways-Additional staff, q 3495.

Youth, Spon and Recreation-Alcohol consumption at cricket matches, q 1130. Policy, q 4616.

Sentencing Alternatives Committee-Report, 2149.

(106) INDEX

Setches, Mrs K. P. (Ringwood)

Apprentices-Training, 954. Outer Eastern Municipalities Association scheme, 2032. Female, qn 2047. State Additional Apprenticeship Scheme, qn 2048.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 951,1291,1447.

Budget for 1982-83, 951,1291, 1447.

Child Care-Commonwealth funds for pre-schools, q 196. Children's protection units, 952.

Community Welfare Services-School attendance officers, 265. Youth accommodation programme, 952. Domestic violence, q 2055.

Consumer Affairs Committee Bill, S043.

Correctional Services Division-Budget allocation for probation officers, 953.

Country Fire Authority-Proposed integration of fire services, q 3935.

Economy, The-National economic summit in manufacturing industry, q 2739.

Education-Truancy, 265. School building programme Budget allocation, 9S1. Ringwood High School, 9SI. Heathmont High School, 951. Heathmont East Primary School, 951. Norwood Primary School, 9S1. Norwood High School, 951. Community involvement in State schools, q 4176. Allocations to non-Government schools, q 5212.


Employment and Trainina-Employment Federal policies, 954. Employment initiatives prosramme, 954. Outer Eastern Municipalities Association scheme, 2032. Female apprentices, qn 2047. Training for women, qn 2047. Regional employment programme, qn 2047. State additional apprenticeship scheme, qn 2048.

Employmeni and Training, Ministry of-Regional Employment Programme, qn 2047.

Equal Opportunity-In sporting clubs, q 833.


Gambling-Lotteries, 4178.

Gembrook-Proposed shooting range, 453S.

Health-Budget allocation, 952.

Hospitals-Moorabbin, qn 1410.

House Builders' Liability-Prosecutions, q S023.


Industrial Relations Task Force-Establishment, 952.

Liquor Control (Amendment) Bill, 3954.

Manufacturing Advisory Council-National economic summit, q 2739.

Setches, Mrs K. P.-continued

Markets-Ringwood, 4142.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways BoardBudget allocation, 953.

Mental Health-Monkami organization for mentally retarded persons, 952.

Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board-Proposed integration offire services, q 3935.

Petitions-Price marking of goods, 533. Steel-jawed leghold traps, 2544. Lotteries, 4178. Proposed shooting range in Gembrook forest, 4535. Firearms registration, 4536. Retail trading hours, 4692, 4802.

Racing-Discrimination in sporting clubs, q 833.

Supermarkets-Product coding of goods, 533.

Trading Hours-Retail, 4692, 4802.

Victorian Railways-Budget allocation, 953.

Women-Discrimination in sporting clubs, q 833. Refuges, 952. Employment, qn 2047.


Youth, Sport and Recreation-Youth Outreach workers, 952.


Sewerage-Section 120A schemes, qn 25. Rutherglen Sewerage Authority, 663, 668. (See also "BillsSewerage Districts (Sewerage Schemes) Bill", "Water and Sewerage Authorities (Restructuring) Bilf', "Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works" and "Planning".)

Sheehan, Mr A. J. (Ivanhoe)


Auditor-General-Report on administration of Ministry for Employment and Training under former Government, q 768.

Budget for 1982-83, 853.

Community Welfare Services-Probation services, 5027.

Consolidated Security Systems, 385.

Consumer Affairs-Advertising methods of security firm, 38S.

Country Fire Authority-Proposed integration of fire services, q 3937.

Economic Development-Fast lane development projects, q 3613.


Sheehan, Mr A. J.-continued

Economy, The-State of, 853. Distribution of wealth, 855. Stimulation, 856. Proposed wages and prices freeze, 2071.

Education-Heidelberg West Primary School, 1210. Staffing arrangements in secondary schools, q 1334.

Employment and Training-Auditor-General's report on former Government administration of Ministry, q 768. Causes of unemployment, 855. Employment initiatives programme, q 1188. Proposed wages freeze, 2071.

Equal Opportunity-Anti-discrimination legislation, 2138.


Grievances, 384,2071,2641,5217.

Health-Industrial, 5217.


Industry-Injuries, 5217.

Labour and Industry, Department of-Industrial accidents, 5217.

Law Courts-Court hearing delay in case of Mrs Dallasanta, 5027.

Members-Remarks of honourable member for Doncaster, 2641.

Mental Health-Residential unit programme, q 2616.

Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board-Proposed integration offire services, q 3937.

Petitions-Heidelberg West Primary School, 1210. Anti-discrimination legislation, 2138. Probation services, 5027. Court hearing delay in case ofMrs Dallasanta, 5027.

Petroleum Industry-Excise on diesel fuel, q 196.

Point of Order-Offensive remark, 1488.


Smorgon Consolidated Industries, 5217.

State Electricity Commission-Tariffs, q 1423.

Victorian Railways-Radio equipment for trains, q 4531.


Women-Yarra Valley Women's Refuge, 1026.


Sheehan, Mr F. P. (Ballarat South)


Arts, The-Ballan mural, 3671.

Sheehan, Mr F. P.-continued

Ballarat Council of Adult Education-Recreation study, q 1336.

Budget-For 1982-83, 943. Government priorities, 944. Programme budgeting, 946. Strategy, 946.


Commonwealth Government-Attitude to job creation programmes, q 2430.

Country Fire Authority-Statements by chairman, q 919.

Education-Wendouree High-Technical School, q 4333.

Employment and Training-Employment initiatives programme, 513, 944. Unemployment in Ballarat, 513, 944. Job creation programmes, q 1720, q 2430.


Geriatric Services-Queen Elizabeth Geriatric Centre: Geelong, q 4078; Ballarat, 4706.

Hospitals-Out-patient charges, q 1882.

Housing-Budget allocation, 945. Urban homesteading scheme, 1187.

Industrial Safety-Occupational Health and Safety Commission, q 2748. Government policy, q 2748.


Petitions-Queen Elizabeth Geriatric Centre, Balla-rat, 4706. Retail trading hours, 4707.


Taxation-Proposed tax avoidance unit, q 676.




Youth, Sport and Recreation-Recreation study by Ballarat Council of Adult Education, q 1336. Camping holidays for the underprivileged, q 4025.

Shell, Mr H. K. (Geelong West)

Airport-For Geelong, 779.


Australian Portland Cement Ltd, Geelong-Cement dust fallout, 3529.

Budget for 1982-83, 990.

Commonwealth Government-Economic statement, q 4328.


(108) INDEX

SbeU, Mr H.'K;-cOfIltiflwm

Consumer A'ifairs-Crown,Corningware coffee perrolators,3399.

~!Housing~Home loan interest rates,q5I25.

Country Fire Authority--Funding, q 679.

Death~.F. 'King, Esq..oJ040.

Educat~M.anifokl H~ts:Primary School, 395. Heme!.Hill PrimarySchool,,~95. Fyam Park PrimarySdtool. 395. Sbannon;Park Special School, 396. Budget allocation, '9.92 Grants to non.Gov.emment scbook, q ·I.g}9.

Employment and Training~Unemployment in GeelO1ll, ''991. Employment initiatives programme.,'993,4101.

Environment Protection Authority-Cement ,dust falkmt·from AustrafumiPnrtIandCement Ltd, 3529.

EgualOpportunity-Anthdiscriminalion legisla· rtion. 4085.

'~Work.s in Geelong.area;993.,CemenHlust fallout from Australian Portland-Cement Ltd., 3529.

Government Departments:and IMlrumentaJities-Ui.vidmd;tax., 992.

Grievances. i95. 779, 2085, 3529.

Hospitals-Budget allQCation, '99 L Cieelong, 991.

HlllHiing-Public housiJl.g,.q 1:742.

;M.edical Services-For diaOOtics,Q ,920.

. Municipalities-Work6inGeelong.area, 993. Cement ,dustfalloutinGeelo~g, 3529.

'Olympic Games-Assistance for Australian team, q 3407.

Petitions-Anti...(l·iscrimination legislation, 4085. Retail trading hours, 4707.

Points of Order-Tabling of quoted ,documents, 711. Instruction by Chair, 2790.

Public ·laBds and Works (Public Projects) Bill, 639.

Rtoad Vehicles-Adequacy of safety regulations, 266.

Sport-Olympic Games, q 3407.

Taxation-Dividend tax on statutory authorities, 992.


Unions-Opposition's attitude. 396.

Wages-Proposed freeze, q t 955.

Water Supply-GeUibrand system, 2085.

Works and Se.-vices Appropriation Bill, 990.

World VisioD-Forty-bourfamine appeal, 5213.

Silnft, Mrs P. A.. (Kew)

Adoptions-Inter-country, q 5025.

Animals-Kangaroo population. qn 3273.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 815, 1183,1284, 1508.

Arts, The-Victorian Concert Orchestra,.qo 20.

Attorney-General's Department--'Budgetallocation, 1508.

Auditor-General-Transfer of funds 'loConsolidated Fund, q 835.

Budget-For 1 982-S3, 875,1183, 1284, 1508.~, 876. Public sector resources, 879.

Casinos-Inquiry. q 133, q 194, q 44.6,;«1 598, 1339.

Child Care-Pre-school centres, 412. 'Services for blind children, 2093. Payments 10 'kindergarten teachers, 4282. Inter-country adopti0ns, q 5025.

Community Welfare Services-Homeless youth, 412.

COIlStituti0n( Council Powers) Bill, .3.884.

COllsumer Affairs--Market Court, q .3496.

Cousumer Affairs Committee Bill, j()45.

Deafness Foundation of Victoria-Work of the Hon. P. Howson, 2091.

D~Use by [email protected],412.

ECOA0my~ The-Quat1erly estimates, qn 20 .

Education-Bilingual. qn 1534. Proposed amalgamation of State CoBege of Vi.c.toriaand Institute of Early Childhood Development, q 1640. Carronbau Special Schoo1, 1870. St P.a·ul's School for the Blioo, 2093. Balwyn High Scbool, 2094, 3400.

EmpioymeDt ,and Training-Proposed subsidy, 877. Incentives. 878. Job creation in State school nursery, Wa'Verley, q 2055. Job creation scheme, qn46S0.

Equal Opportunity (Discrimination Against Disabled Persons) Bil~ 499, 1865.

Equal Opportunity (Discrimination Against Disabled Persons) Bill (No. 2), 2289, 2337, 2341,2344, 2346,2349,2655.



Fisheries and Wildlife Division-Kangaroo population, qn 3273.

Freedom oflnformation-Code, q 2747.

Freedom oflnformation Bill, 2111.


Sibree, Mrs P. A.-continued

Gambling-Casino inquiry, q 133, q 194, '1446, 'QJ598, 1339. Lucky envelope machine J~s, '.qn 3005.

Grievances, 411, 2091, 4281.

Handicapped Persons-Proposed maxicab scheme, 1115.

Health (Consultative Council) Bill, 3825.

Hospitals-Royal Victorian Eye and Ear, 2091.


Insurers Guarantee and Compensation Supplemen-tation Fund, q 835, 879.

Labor Party-Economic policies, 875.

Law Department-Appointment of female Crown Prosecutors, qn 273.

Legal Aid Commission-Funding, qn 1195.

Library Services-For Balwyn High School,1694.

Manufacturing Industry-Effects of Budget, 878.

Market Court-Referrals, q 3496.

Melbourne College of Advanced Education Bill,..2709, 2719,2720,2721,2722,2724,2728.

Members-Behaviour, 1188.

Metropolitan Transit Council-Meetings, qn 373.

Ministry, The-Answers to inquiries, 2093.

Municipal Officers Association-Union fees, qn 671.

Point of Order-Misleading statement, 1354.

Premier and Cabinet, Department of the~Budget allocation, 1183.

Premiers Conference-Grants Commission report, qn 24.

Public Transport-Maxicab scheme for'handicapped persons, 1115.

Raffles and Bingo Board-Lucky envelope machine licences, qn 3005.

Sale of Land (Amendment) Bill, 1747,2003.


SolicitOl'SGuarantee Fund, qn 671.


State Finance-Grants Commission report, qn 24. Insurers Guarantee and Compensation :Supplementation Fund, q 835, 879.

Taxation-Increases, 877, 880. Financial institu-tions duty, 879.

TechnOlogy-Effect on work force, 878.

Tmnsport'Bill,4766.

Unemployment-Youth,411.

Sibree, Mrs P. A.-continued

Unions-Municipal Officers Association fees, qn 671.

Villa Mafia Society-Services for blind chi1d:nm, 2093.

Wages-Projected increases, 876.

Water and Sewemge Authorities (Restructuring) Bill, 3377.

Water Supply-Restrictions,q 1363.

Women-Appointment as Crown Prosecutofs, qn 273. Alleged sexual harassment, 1188. Refu!es, q 5129.


YGuth, Sport and Recreation-Visit to Japan ;by honourable member for Ivanhoe, q 3781.


Sidiropoules, Mr TheetIore (Richmond)


Co-operation Act-Promotion of societies, q 5129.


Gambling-Poker machine inquiry, q 3610.

Government Departments and Instrumentalities-Transport task foTce on Government vehicles, q 921.

Hospitals-Out-patient charges, q 1412.

Housing Commission-Rentals, 199. Dight' Street, Collingwood, estate, q 4704.

Immigration and Ethnic Affairs-Translations for learner-driver permit documents, q 2057. 'Relations betwecmethnic community and police, q 4335.

Industrial RelatiDns Act, 4535.

Municipalities-Recreation officers, q 135.


Petitions-Housing Commission rentals, :199. Industrial Relations Act, 4535. Returnable drink containers, 4802.

Petroleum Industry-Petrol prices, q 274,1.

Police Department-Relations with ethnic communities, q,4335.

Transport Task·Force, q 921.

Signal IDSurauce Company of America, qn 1949.

(110) INDEX

Simmonds. Mr J. L. (Reservoir).

Aboriginal Affairs-Employment initiatives programme, q 3782.

Apprentices-Unemployment, 269. Ratio to supervisors, q 1337, qn 2048. Schemes: State additional apprenticeship scheme, q 1549, qn 2048, q 2241, q 3497; Outer Eastern Group Apprenticeship Scheme, 2039; group apprenticeship, qn 2041, qn 2226; maintenance of training, q 4535. Residing in Nunawading, Waverley, Box Hill, Doncaster, Springvale, Knox, Oaldeigh and Dandenong, qn 2039. Registered for each trade, qn 2040, qn 2041. Numbers, qn 2041, qn 2232. Female, qn 2047. Workers compensation premiums, ~ 2135. Retrenchments, qn 2866.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 1303, 1307, 1312,1397.

Auditor-General-Report on former Government administration of Ministry for Employment and Training, q 768.

Budget for 1982-83, 1303, 1307, 1312, 1397.

Commonwealth Government-Attitude to job creation programmes, q 2430.



Education-Job creation in State school's nursery, Waverley, q 2055. Employment initiatives programme, 2120.

Employment and Training-

Employment-Job creation programmes, q 33, q 2055, q 2430, qn 4681. Mornington Peninsula regional employment programme, 124. Proposed Kinglake National Park project, 1029. Plenty employment support group, 1116. Employment initiatives programme: General, 1194, q 1634, q 2055, q 2135, q 3071, q 3833, 40 16; in Education Department, 2120; for Aborigines, q 3782; funding breakup, q 4702. Job Watch, q 1206, qn 2050, q 3070, 3153, 5202. Commonwealth Government attitude to job creation schemes, q 1720. State school's nursery, Waverley, q 2055. Job creation programme in Syndal electorate and Waverley Province, q 2432. Job Shop, q 3070, 3153. Alleged exploitation by agencies, q 3070, 3153. Exploitation of unemployed. 4144. Activities of Home Products Australia, 5202.

General-Auditor-General's report on former Government administration of Ministry, q 768.

Simmonds, Mr J. L.-continued

Training-Community Services Youth Employment and Training scheme of City of Caulfield, 125. For new technology, q 839: Workers compensation and work experience projects, 1029. Ratio of supervisors to apprentices, q 1337, qn 2048. Apprentices: State additional apprenticeship scheme, q 1549, qn 2048, q 2241, q 3497; Outer Eastern Group Apprenticeship Scheme, 2039; numbers, qn 2039, qn 2041; registered for each trade. qn 2040, qn 2041; group schemes, qn 2041, qn 2226; female, qn 2047; employed by Governmenl authorities, qn 2232; out-of-trade, q 4436; maintenance of training scheme, q 4535. Industry training committees, qn 2042. Working party on skill shortages, qn 2042. Programme for women, qn 2047. Regional Employment Programme, qn 2047. Work Skill Australia, qn 2048. Grants for industry training development, qn 2049. Skills centres at Holmesglen and Latrobe Valley, qn 2049. Expenditure on manpower training schemes, qn 2219. Industrial fellowships, qn 2870. Winlaton Education Centre training programmes, qn 3238. For small business management, q 4175. Computerized learning systems for aircraft industry, q 5129. Industry training development grants, q 5214.

Unemployment-Of apprentices and tradespersons, 269. Retrenchments: At Fibremakers company. Bayswater, 2038; of apprentices, qn 2866.

Employment and Training, Ministry for-Community services scheme in Caulfield, 125. Budget allocation, 1397. Working party on skill shortages, qn 2042. Access to documents, qn 2046. Technology information systems, qn 2046. Objectives, qn 2047. Regional Employment Programme, qn 2047. Assistance for small business training, q 4175. Discretionary funds, qn 4679.

Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesResponsible to Minister for Employment and Training, qn 2046, qn 2047. Apprentices, qn 2232.

Industrial Relations-Statistics on working days lost through industrial disputes, 518.

Industrial Relations Commission, 1303.

Industrial Safety-Government policy, 268, q 2748. Safe work day, 372. Budget allocation, 1303, 1397. Occupational. Health and Safety Commission, q 2748. Occupational health and safety grants, q 4901.

Industrial Training Commission-Apprentices, 1397.

Industry-Effects of dumping of overseas goods, 2038. Training committees, qn 2042.


Simmonds, Mr J. L.-continued


Labour and Industry, Department of-Budget allocation, 1303, 1307, 1312.

Municipalities-Employment initiatives programme, 4016.

National Safety Council of Australia-Safe work day, 372.

Occupational Health and Safety Commission, q 2748.

Parliament-Safe work day, 372.

Points of Order-Extension of time for speech, 754. A vailability of quoted documents, 992. Tabling of quoted document, 1302. Relevancy of remarks, 1390. Behaviour of honourable member, 3552.

Questions on Notice-Answers, qn 2046, qn 3267.

Victorian Employment Committee-Industrial safety, 268. .

Women-Apprenticeships, qn 2047. Employment and training programmes, qn 2047.

Workers Compensation-Indexation, 1307. Premiums, 1312. For apprentices, q 2135.

Simpson, Mr J. H. (Niddrie)

Agriculture, Department of-Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works farm, Werribee: Beef measles, qn 4168; brucellosis, qn 4170.

Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation-Ban on Police Department projects, q 1206, q 2359, q 2876. Demarcation dispute, q 2431.

Australia Post-Use for electoral administrative purposes, qn 673.

Births, Deaths and Marriages, Registry of-Difficulties for adopted persons, 1804.

Building and Construction Industry-Union demarcation disputes, q 2431.

Bush Fires-Damage to catchment areas, 3209.

Business of the House-Order, 2650.

Constitution Act Amendment (Temporary Provisions) Bill, The, 3841, 3872.

Constitution (Duration of Parliament) Bill, 4182, 4305,4456,4964,4966,4968,4972,4973.

Constitution (Electoral Provinces and Districts) Bill, 3942, 4045, 4108.


Education-Kangaroo Aat Technical School, q 4261. Wendouree High-Technical School, q 4333. Syndal High School, q 4615. Wallan Primary School, q 4705.

Simpson, Mr J. H.-continued

Electoral-Failure to vote at State election, qn 673. Joint Electoral Agreement, qn 673. Use of Australia Post, qn 673. Habitation review in Doncaster electorate, qn 1330. Guidelines for Parliamentary candidates, qn 1331. Data processing systems, qn 1331. Breaches of the law, qn 3211. Alleged intimidation of electoral officer in Springvale, q 4704.

Electoral Commission (Amendment) Bill, 3942,4048, 4113,4553.


Employment-In Portland, q 1722.

Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Aus-tralia-Royal Commission, 100.

Fire Authorities Bill, 4842.

Aood Plain Management Bill, 2179,2255,2982.

Auoridation-Ofwater supplies, qn 374.

Forests Commission-Access to documents, qn 3213. Technology information systems, qn 3213. Objectives, qn 3213. Expenditure, qn 3214, qn 3216, qn 5010. Legislation administered, qn 3215. Staff, qn 3214, qn 3215, qn 3217. Publications, qn 3215. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 3216. Purchases, qn 3216. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3217. Trade union representation, qn 3217. Oil consumption, qn 5006. Forms issued, qn 5006. Goods and services, qn 5006. Air-conditioning, qn 5007. Overseas trips by officers, qn 5007. State Co-ordination Council, qn 5007. Advertising and public relations services, qn 5007. Grants and subsidies, qn 5007. Motor vehicles, qn 5008. Interpreters, qn 5008. Works and services, qn 5009. Information supplied to television stations, qn SOO9. Internal auditors, qn 5010. Communications systems, qn 5010. Non-Government organizations, qn 5011. Aying of State flag, qn 5011. Day labour, qn 5011. Alleged bribes, qn 501 1. Injuries to employees, qn 5011. Licences issued, qn S012. Corporate plans, qn 5012. Visual display units, qn 5012. Fuel reduction bums, qn 5013.

Geelong Waterworks and Sewerage (Bellarine Water Supply) Bill, 3942, 4061.

Geelong Waterworks and Sewerage Trust-Filling of dams, 589.

Government-Alleged waste and mismanagement by former Liberal Government, q 2237.

Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesResponsible to Minister of Public Works, qn 26, qn 1328, qn 1329, qn 1544, qn 1946, qn 1947, qn 2125, qn 2128, qn 2354, qn 3230, qn 3231, qn 3239, qn 3247, qn 3254, qn 3261, qn 3265,

( 112) INDEX


qn 3276, qn 3326, qn 4671, qn 5110, qn 5111, qn 5112, qn 5114, qn 5115, qn 5116, qn 5118, qn 5119, qn 5120. Victorian Government Directory, 123. Property values, qn 524. Transport task force on Government vehicles, q 921. Responsible to: Minister of Forests, qn 3212, qn 3213, qn 3214, qn 3215, qn 3216, qn 3217, qn 5006, qn 5007, qn 5008, qn 5009, qn 5010, qn 5011, qn 5012; Minister for Property and Services, qn 3233, qn 3246, qn 3247, qn 3248, qn 3254, qn 3255, qn 3256, qn 3262, qn 3264, qn 3265, qn 3329, qn 4669, qn 4690, qn 4695; Minister of Lands, qn 3919, qn 3928, qn 3932, qn 4147, qn 4160, qn 4161, qn 4693, qn 5000, qn 5001, qn 5002, qn 5008, qn 5012.

Government Printer-Printing and distribution of Hansard, 519, 1872. Printing of defamatory material, qn 4162.

Groundwater (Amendment) Bill, 2565, 2648.

Hansard-Printing and distribution, 519, 1872.

Irrigation-Possibility of increased water charges, 437.

Labour and Industry (Shops) Bill, 2505.

Land-Acquisition by Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, qn 374. Register of assets owned or leased by State, qn 5000.

Lands Department-Goods and services, qn 3919, qn 4160. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3919. Alleged bribes, qn 3928. Corporate plans, qn 3932. Oil consumption, qn 4147. Trade union representation, qn 4147. Expenditure, qn 4160, qn 5002. Non-Government organizations, qn 4160. Information supplied to television stations, qn 4693. Internal auditors, qn 4693. Flying of State flag, qn 4693. Legislation administered, qn 5000. Overseas trips by officers, qn 5001. Advertising and public relations services, qn 500 1. Interpreters, qn 5001. Communications systems, qn 5002. Injuries to employees, qn 5002. Motor vehicles~ qn 5008, qn 5012.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works-Land acquisition, qn 374. Damage to catchment areas, 3209. Rate relief, qn 36&2_ Beef measles in farm stock, qn 4168. Land sales, qn 4168. Brucellosis in farm stock, qn 4170.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (Administration) Bill, 2500, 2587, 2668.

Members-Alleged threat against honourable member for Balwyn, 555. Printing of speeches containing defamatory material', qn 4162.



Mildura Irrigation and Water Trusts (Amendment) Bill, 1475, 1648,2935.

Ministerial Statement-Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia: Royal Commission, 100.

Ministry, The-Staff: Of Minister of Forests, qn 3214; of Minister of Public Works, qn 3230; of Minister for Property and Services, qn 3234; of Minister of Water Supply, qn 5109. Electorate visits by Minister of Public Works, qn 3265.

Parliamentary Privilege-Alleged threat against member, 555.

Passports Office-Difficulties for adopted persons, 1804.

Personal Explanation-Behaviour of members, 1209.

Police Department-BLF ban on projects, q 1206, q 2359, q 2876. Minyip police station, 2735.

Port of Melbourne Authority-Licensed tourist vessels, qn 3266.

Port of Portland Authority-Employees, q 1722.

Property and Services, Department of-Victorian Government Directory, 123. Land Purchasing, Land Sales Monitoring and Research Division, q 773. Technology information systems, qn 1328. Objectives, qn 1329. Management consultants, qn 1329. Monitoring of telephone calls, q.n 1329~ Equal opportunity programme, qn 1329. Trade union representation, qn 1329. Automatic data processing systems, qn 1331. Purchases, qn 1544. Staff, qn 2125, qn 2128. Expenditure, qn 2125, qn 212~ qn 3255. Publications,. qn 2125. Review of operations, qn 2128. Discretionary funds, qn 2128. Access to documents, qn 3233. Forms issued, qn 3239. Goods and services, qn 3246. Air-conditioning, qn 3247. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3247. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3247. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3247. Non-Government organizations, qn 3247, qn 3256. Grants and subsidies, "In 3247_ Motor vehicles, 'In 3248, qn 3262 Interpreters, "In 3248. Works and services,. qn 3254. Infonnation supplied to television stations, qn 3255. Internal auditOB, qn 3255. Communications- systems, qn 3256. Flying of State fta& "In 3262 Day labour, qn 3262. Alleged bribes, "In 3262. Licences issued, qn. 3264. Corporate plans, qn 3265 .. Visual display units, "In 3267. Injuries to employees, qn 3329. Printingofmembers' speeches containing·defam~ atory material, qn 4162_ Oil consumption, qn 4669. Entry to private premises, qn 4690. Revenue collections,. qn 4695. Rationalization of State property holdings, qn 5117.



Public Lands and Works (Public Projects) Bill. 302. 361,642.

Public Record Office-Correspandence reference service, 3209, 5204.

Public Works Department-Statutory authorities responsible to department and Minister, qn 26. Point Lonsdale jetty, 830. Transport task force on Government vehicles, q 921. Access to documents, qn 1946. Expenditure, qn 1947. qn 3254, qn 5111. Discretionary funds, qn 2236. Monitori ng of telephone cans, qn 2354. Purchases, qn 2354~ qn 5120. Oil consumption, qn 2354. Transfer of responsibilities of port authorities to Minister of Transport, q 2359. Objectives, qn 3230. Administration of laws, qn 3230. Staff, qn 3230~ qn, 3276~ qn 5111. Publications, qn 323 r. Trade union representation, qn 3231. Forms issued, qn 3239. Projects in Doncaster, qn 3243. Goods and services, qn 3247, qn 3254. State- Co-ordination CQuncil, qn 3247. Recovery of expenditure, qn. 3254. Ayiq of State flag, '1'ft 3261. Corporate plans, qn 3265. Internal auditors, qn 3326. Non~vernment organizations.. qn 3326-. Disposal of Government property .. q 4021. Advertising and public relations services, qn 467'£. Te~hnology infonnation sy~ terns, qn 5110. Review of opernti(i)ns, qn 5112 Airconditioning.. qn 5114. lnfunnation supplied to tetevi-sion stations, qn 5115, Communications systems, qn, 5115, qn 5116. Injuries to employees, qn 5li8. Licences issued, qn 5119. Visual aisplay unilst qlt 5120. Revenue oollections, QJl 5123. FoRShof.eS'reseFVe5study.; qn 5L23.

Questions on Notice, qn 1328, qn 3213, qn 3230, qn 3267, 3488, qn 4165;.qn 5013, qn 5109.

Revocation and Excision of Crown Reservations Bill (No. 2),4795,4917.

River Murray Waters BiII~2565; 2646,2962.


Sewerage-BaHarat Sewerage Authority, qn 25. Rutherglen Sewerage Authority, 668.

Sewerage Districts (Sewerage Schemes.) Bill, 362, 429, 1790.


Superannuation (Fund Contributions) Bill, 4722.

Telecom Australia-Charges;q 3495.

Unions-Demarcation disputes, q 2431. Represen-tation: In Department of Property and Services, qn 1329; in Forests Commission,qn 3218; in Publie Works Departmen4 qn 3230 ..

Veterinary Surgeons (Amendment) Bill, 172.



Water and Sewerage Authorities (Restructuring) Bill, 2548, 2150. 3395, 3451, 3452, 3453, 3454, 3455, 3456, 3458, 3544, 3545,.3547, 3650,3653, 3656, 3657, 3658, 3659, 3660, 3661, 3662, 3664, 3665, 3666,3667,3668,3669,3670,4373.

Water (Penalties and Borrowing Powers) Bill, 1957, 2UH,2577.

Water Supply-Reticulated system fOf' Metcalfe, qn W. Feasibility of Wimmera-Mallee pipeline, q 33~ Auoridation, qn 314. King Parrot Creek, 437. Filling of dams, 589. Restrictions, q 1639, q 2363. For Mount Evelyn, 3065. Credit for Macalister irrigators, q 3409. Long-range weather forecasts, 3488. Cardinia reservoir, qD' 4168. Reports of Au8t:ralian Water Advisory Council Technical Group, qn 5108. Water management practices, qn 5109.

Wheat Industry-Imports, q 2747.

S ..... Businesses-Effect of unemployment, 408. Assistance, 615, q 1205. Budget alfucation, 723. Commercial leases, 788. Effect of increased energy charges, 868. Depletion of cash flows, 934. Effects of drought, 934. Effects of Budget, q 1126. Impact of workers compensation premiums, q 1209. Effects of hypermarkets, qn 2870. Protection, q 3684. Developmentl,.q 4174. Training, q 4175.

Small Business Develop .... t Corporatioll'-Buciget allocation, 699, 761, 862. Development, 996, q 1038.

Smith, Mr I. W. (Warmambool)


British Drug House, Port Fairy, 1405.

Budget-For 1982-83, 720. Deficit, 720. Alterations, q 2617.

Bush Fires-Appeal, q 3045, 3130. Relief, 3130. Ash Wednesday, 3130.

Casinos-Inquiry, q 599.

Country Fire Authority-Testing of Bullthrush aircraft,392.

Dairying Industry-Unpasteurized milk, 1642.

Decentralization-Assistance for British Drug Houses, Port Fairy, 1405.

Drought-Relief, 181, 722. Stock slaughter bounty, q 837, 903, q 2434.

(114) INDEX

Smith, Mr I. W.-continued

Economy, The-Effects of increased Government charges, q 1882.

Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia-Royal Commission, 89, q 599.

Government Departments and Instrumentalities-Proposed public authorities dividend tax, 263.

Increased charges, q 1882.

Grievances, 391.


Koroit Waterworks Trust-Connection of bores to town water supply, 394.

Labor Party-Election promises, q 32, 263, q 379, 393.

Lands Department-Increased rentals for Crown land reserves, 393.


Ministerial Statements-Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia, Royal Commission, 89. Ash Wednesday bush fires, 3130. Victorian Dairy Industry Authority, 3469.

Petition-Unpasteurized milk, 1642.

Petroleum Industry-Petrol prices, 391, q 3072.

Points of Order-Reflection on Royal Commis-sioner, 90, 91. Tabling of document, 2238, 3465, 3466,3468.


Roads and Bridges-West Gate Bridge, q 922.

Small Businesses-Budget allocation, 723.

Sport-Sunday football, q 2136.


State Finance-Victorian Development Fund, 724. Cash Management Account, q 3336.

Statutory Authorities-Borrowing, 723.

Taxation-Increases, 721.


Timber Industry-Increased royalties, q 1719.

Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture BilI,1937.

Victorian Dairy Industry Authority-Chairman, 1026. Operations, 3469.

Victorian Development Fund-Assistance for small business, q 32. Establishment, 724.


Smith, Mr I. W.-continued

Victorian Tourism Commission Bill, 1646, 2486, 2496,2497,2498,2499,2500.

Water Supply-Koroit Waterworks Trust, 394.


SmorgonConsolidated Industries, 5218, 5229.

Social Development Committee-Medical Practitioners (Private Hospitals) Bill, 3051, 4338. Radiation apparatus, 4246, 4312. Resignation of the Hon. K. I. M. Wright and appointment of Mr Steggall, 4795.

Social Welfare (See "Community Welfare Services".)

Soil Conservation Authority-Budget allocation, 949. Funds for replacing grasslands, qn 4685.

Solar Energy (See "Energy Resources-Solar Power".)

Solicitors Guarantee Fund-Procedures, qn 671, qn 5015.

South Barwon Electorate-Road works, qn 3579.

Speaker, The (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)

Auditor-General-Report, 682, 5131. Supplementary report, 2749, 4267.

Bill Declared Private-Aboriginal Lands (Aborigines' Advancement League) (Watt Street, Northcote) Bill, 1696.

Business of the House-First reading of Bills, 137. Order, 424, 1823. Notices of motion, 1556. PrintingofNotice Papers, 3067,4434. Question papers, 3154.


Oerk Assistant-Absence, 3041.

Constitution (Governor's Salary) Bill, 61.

Deaths-J. L. Cremean, Esq., 2. Hon. Sam Merri-field, 6. Hon. J. J. Ginifer, 15. W. F. L. Reese, Esq., 596. Hon. A. P. Van Vliet, 1124. R. H. Suggett, Esq., 1416. K. F. King, Esq., 3041.

Debate-Offensive remarks, 48, 49, 403, 404, 1338, 1917. Interjections, 51, 94, 478, 739, 813, 872, 1222, 1417, 1828, 1837, 1980, 3388, 3460, 3468, 3469, 3502, 3692, 3793, 4875. Scope, 61, 64, 65, 481,686,1221,1222,1736,1748,1827,2365,2469, 2545, 2565, 2582, 2694, 3361, 3618, 4110, 4181, 4206, 4218, 4245, 4359, 4365, 4445, 4605, 4931, 4960,4973,4974,5169,5170,5172,5238,5244, 5251, 5255. Reflection on Royal Commissioner,


Speaker, The (the Hon. C. T. Edmunds)-continued

91. Use of correct titles, 119, 739, 789. Matters raised on motion for adjournment of sitting: Not to be directed to Speaker, 367; must relate to Government administration, 435, 1800, 2034, 2421, 2423, 4661; content, 517; not to seek legislation, 903, 1189, 1706; not to refer to debate in Legislative Council, 903; must seek action from Minister or Government, 1188, 2209, 2210; not to anticipate debate, 1191; only one matter to be raised, 1867, 2209; must be directed to appropriate Minister, 2421, 3204; admissibility, 2421, 2423. A vailability and tabling of quoted documents, 397,434, 1834, 2115, 2560, 3460, 3467, 3468. Unparliamentary expressions, 403, 1192, 1825, 1918, 3063, 3469,3485,3503,4577,4578,4579,4961. Refiections on Chair, 404, 4990. Members to address Chair, 435, 2963. Rule of sub judice, 460, 3062. Relevancy of remarks, 481, 581, 873, 968, 1153, 1157, 1161, 1358, 1359, 1741, 1919, 1968, 1978, 2141, 2471, 2472, 2494, 2502, 2859, 2966, 2968, 4095, 4104, 4365, 4386, 4486, 4577, 4602, 4608, 4610, 4648, 4862, 4871, 4877, 4878, 4962, 4990, 5173, 5242, 5251, 5283, 5284, 5287, 5292. Closure, 509. Misleading statements, 520, 1354, 1830, 1918. Motion "That the question be now put", 694, 4362, 4370, 4502. Speaking to both motion and amendment, 697, 1907,2778,3169. Reading of speeches, 974, 982, 984, 986, 988. Motion for adjournment of House: Adequate notice to be given, 1039. Call by Chair, 1339. Personal explanations, 1555. Rule of anticipation, 1557, 1558, 2070, 2365, 3062, 3443, 3444. Identification of alleged broadcasts and reports, 1824. Compliance with Standing Orders, 1840. Identification of quoted documents, 1977. Reference to debate in same session, 1977, 2116, 2914, 3150, 3204. Speaking from table, 2081, 2082. Comment on legislation already passed, 2365. Tedious repetition, 2422, 2494,4764, 5175, 5176. Bills of similar nature, 2438. Moving of amendments, 2855, 2856, 2857. Minister'S right to speak, 2877. Debating of amendments, 2922, 2923. Availability of Bills, 2997. Imputations against members, 3459. Statements in, 3688, 3794. Availability of report, 3693. Admissibility of amendment, 3797. Extension of time for member's speech, 4412. Notice of motion, 4902. Criticism of Government department, 4932. Parliamentary privilege, 5292. Inaudible speech, 5295.

Division-Fault in bells, 4413.

Governor, The-Address-in-Reply, 37.

Hansard-Incorporation of material, 327, 1340, 2623,4045. Printing and distribution, 519. Publication, 3343, 3607.

Speaker, The (the Hon. C. T. Edmu~ds)-continued

Joint Sittings of Parliament-La Trobe University, 3145,3459. Victorian Institute of Secondary Education, 4352, 4528, 4529.

Land Tax (A.nendment) BiII-Governor's amendment, 2750.

Members-Swearing in of honourable members for: Keilor, 1; Malvern, 2428; Springvale, 3335; Swan Hill, 4328; Warrnambool, 4328. Leave of absence for honourable member for Swan Hill, 382. Delivery of mail, 435. Period of service of Minister for Local Government, 512. Alleged threat against honourable member for Balwyn, 555, 558. Behaviour, 1189,3553. Naming of honourable member for Hawthorn, 1224. Dress, 1555. Appreciation of services of the Hon. L. H. S. Thompson, CMG, 1628. Resignation of honourable members: For Malvern, 1632; Warrnambool, 3607; Swan Hill, 3607. Electorate offices, 2438.

Ministerial Statement-Procedure, 60.

Opposition, The-Shadow Ministry, 1554.

Parliament-Televising and broadcasting of pro-cedures, q 531, q 532, 607, 3459, 3607. Photographing of proceedings, 1424.

Parliamentary Privilege-Alleged threat against member, 555, 558.

Parliament House-Facilities for disabled persons, 2750. Flags, 3778.

Questions without Notice-Not to seek opinions, ·30, 377, 443, 526, 529, 596, 598, 77q, 919, 1038, 1126,1205,1818,3406,3612,4434,4698. Not to be debated, 31, 131,277,278,441, 769, 840,1034, 1125, 1553, 2242, 2539, 3338, 3498, 3689, 4333, 4897, 5210. Offensive remarks, 31, 134, 598,4172. May be answered at Ministers' discretion, 32, 37, 379,444,447,525, 1203, 1337, 1632, 1877,2746, 3046. Interjections, 33, 37,131,197,276,377,440, 597,678,1036,1633,1884,2131,3044,3158,3335, 3405, 3408, 3610, 4082, 4437, 4703,4898, 5211. To be directed to appropriate Minister, 33. Of similar nature, 36, 191,280. Must relate to Governmentadministration, 129,379,447,1637,1721, 3157,3494,4336. Not to refer to debate in same sessional period, 131. Tabling of quoted documents, 133, 193, 275, 442, 2238, 2360. Misleading statements, 193, 4177. Not to include quotations, 194, 446. Length, 194, 3072. Form and content, 381. Not to relate to Government policy, 531, 680. Broadcasting, 531. Rule of sub judice, 599. Admissibility, 622, 770,2362. Not to anticipate debate, 680,773, 1955, 1956,1999,3337,3342,3378.Not to be read, 839. Unparliamentary expressions, 1035, 1207, 1554, 1877, 1884,4077. Not to refer to debate in Legislative Council, 1126. Allegations

(116) INDEX

Speakec, The (theHoft. C. T. Edmunds)-continut'd

about honourable member, 1418. Use of correct titles., 1421. Not to be similar to questions on notice, 1552. Reflection on honourable member, 1638. Rephrasing, 2362. Extension of time for, 2429. Length, 4263. Statement in debate, 4271. Not to be hypothetical, 4332. Rule of anticipation, 4434. Availability of quoted document, 48'97.

Social Development Committee-Appointment of member, 4795.



Universitties-La Trobe, 3145, 3459.

Victorian Institute of Secondary Education-Council, 4352, 4528, 4529.

Sport-Royal Victorian Bowls Association, 266. Carrum water sports project, q 380, 751,975, 1278, 1283,qn 2226. Yachting, q 380, 408, 750. Motor racing, q 380, 751. Government policies, q 380. Football, 408, 1282, q 2136, q 2237, 2749, q 3067, q 4701, q 4796. Pacific School Games, 753. Discrimination in sporting clubs, q 833. Victorian Commonwealth Games team, q 918. Treatment of injuries, q 921. Insurance of participants, q 923. Abuse of alcohol at sporting venues, q 1130, q 1884. State Sports Council, 1281. Proposed water sports complex at Geelong, 1283,4661,4662. Proposed swimming centre at Whittington, 1822. Olympic Games, q 3407. Achievements of Cliff Young, q 4084. Inaugural Australia Games, q 4332. (See also "Racing," "Victorian Football League" and "Youth, Sport and Recreation, Department of".)

Springvale Electorate-By-election, qn 3335, 4012, 4016. Unemployment, 3505.

Spyker, Mr P. C. (Heatherton)


Beer Prices Regulation (Temporary Provisions) Bill, 4448,4635,5034,5036,5037.

Budget for 1982-83, 1382, 1385.

Building and Construction Industry-Dispute tri-bunal, qn 3211.

Coles, G. J. and Co. Ltd-Battery prices, 1712.


Consumer Affairs-Electronic checkout systems, q 35, q 5022. Kayser and Co. sales promotion, 438, 1805, 3209. Protected tenants, q 681, q 919, 1116,

Spyker, Mr P.C.-continued

q I 128: Control ofinsuranoe brokers, q 837. Proteclion-for purohasers of motor vehicles., 911. Bottling and -sale of mineral water, 1116. House builders'liability, 1407,qn 3275. Battery prices at G. J. Colesand Co. Ltd, 1712. Coml'laint'Sapinst motorcar traders, qn 2522, qn 3929. Buiktingdispule -tribunal, qn 3211. Pamphlet on fun,eral an:angemnts, qn 3259. Crown Comingware coffee percolators, 3404. Credit Act. q 3493. Proposedbotline, q 3495,q 3684. Market Court, q 3496. Proposed small business tribunal, q 3684. Travel.ncies., q 3939. MotorCar TradersCommittee, q 4'618.

Consumer Affairs Committee Bill, 4448, 4634, 5051.

Consumer Affairs Council-Appointments, qn 3270. Building industry operations, qn 3271. Arbitrators investigated by, qn 3271.

Consumer AWairs, Ministry of-Budget allocation, 13&:2, 1385. Access to documents, qn 2524. Questions.on notice, 'In 2525. Technology information systems, qn 2525. Objectives, 'In 2525. Staff" qn 2525, qn 2526. Monitoring of telephone -calls, , qn 2526. Purchases, qn 2526. Equal opportunity -programme, qn 2526. Trade union representation, ' Qn 2527. Expenditure, qn 3224, 'In 3226. Legisla-· tion administered, qn 3224. Publialtions, 'In 3225. -Review, qn 3226, 3691. Annual report, q 3495,. q 3939. Management study, q 3496. Review report" q 3615. Entry to private premises, Qn 5124.

Credit Act-Proclamation, q 3493.

Dairy Industry-Milk cartage costs, q 36.

Deaths-Hon. J. J. Ginifer, 13. W. F. L. Reese, Esq., 594. Hon. A. P. Van Vliet, 1122. K. F. King, Esq., 3037.

Education-St John's Greek Orthodox College" q 5022.

Employment and Training-Migrant unemploy-· ment, qn 3030.

Ethnic Affairs Commission-Chairman, q 2428._ Goods and services, qn 4156. Air-conditioning" qn 4156. Overseas trips by officers, qn 4156. State: Co-ordination Council, qn 4156. Expenditure,. qn 4157, qn 4158. Works and services, qn 4158. Information supplied to television stations,. qn 4158. Internal auditors, qn 4159. Instruction I manuals, qn 4159. Communications, qn 4159._ Aying of State flag, qn 4162. Motor vehicles" qn 4162. Day labour, qn 4162. Alleged bribes" qn 4162. Injuries to employees, qn 4162. Corpo-· rate plan, qn 4164. Visual display units, qn 4165. _ Revenue collections, qn 4688. Entry to private: premises, qn 4696.


Spyker, Mr P. C.-continued

Ethnic Affairs Commission Bill, 302,425, 1112.

Ethnic Affairs, Ministry of-Access to documents, 'In 3227. Technology information systems, qn 3227. Objectives, 'In 3227. Expenditure, 'In 3228, qn 3229. Staff, qn 3228, 'In 3229. Publications, qn 3228. Monitoring of telephone calls, 'In 3228. Purchases, 'In 3229. Equal opportunity programme, 'In 3229. Non-Government organizations, qn 4157, qn 4160. Grants and subsidies, qn 4157. Motor vehicles, qn 4157. Interpreters, qn 4157. Instruction manuals, 'In 4159. Discretionary funds, qn 4165. St John's Greek Orthodox College, q 5022. Translators and interpreters, qn 5108.

Gas and Fuel Corporation-Gas charges, q 526, q 531.

Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesResponsible to: Minister of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs, qn 1202, qn 3227, qn 3228, qn 3229, qn 4156, qn 4157, qn 4158, qn 4159, qn 4160, qn 4688, qn 4696; Minister of Consumer Affairs, qn 2524, qn 2525, qn 2526, qn 3224, qn 3225, qn 3226, qn 5124.

Housing-Protected tenants, q 681, q 919, 1116, q 1128. House builders' liability, 1407, qn 3275.

Housing Commission-Insurance on houses, 1805.

Immigration and Ethnic A1fairs-Lebanese immisrants, q 443. South Pacific Cultural Competition, 1194. Licences issued, qn 1202. Ethnic Affairs Commission chainnan, q 2428. Migrant unemployment, qn 3030.

Insurance-Control of brokers, q 837. On Hou5ing Commission houses, 1805.



Market Court-Cases, q 3496.

Ministerial Statement-Ministry of Consumer Affairs review, 3691.

Ministry, The-Staff of: Minister for Consumer Affairs, qn 2525; Minister for Ethnic Affairs, 'In 3227. Courtesy, 3554.

Motor Car Traders Committee-Licensing procedure, q 4618.

Municipalities-Initiatives of Sandringham City Council, 3554.

Petroleum Industry-Petrol: Proposed price maintena~ce, q 34, q 680, q 3343; price disparity in country areas, q 191, 1805, 4144. Oil company involvement in retailing and wholesaling, 911. Effects of Government policy, q 3157.

Spyker, Mr P. C.-continued

Points of Order-Opposition spokesperson on consumer affairs, 813. Relevancy of remarks, 4573.

Questions on Notice-Answers, qn 2525, qn 3226, qn 4165.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill, 695, 811, 1162.

Residential Tenancies Tribunal-Orders made, qn 3274. Cases dismissed, qn 3274.

South Pacific Cultural Competition, 1194.

Unions-Representation in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, qn 2527.

Victorian Football League-Scalping of finals tickets, q 4796.

Staley, Mr Tony-Statements to Victoria Police, q 1125.

State Co-ordination Council-Reports, qn 2606, qn 2607, qn 3245, 'In 3247, 'In 3248, 'In 3250, 'In 3293, 'In 3584, 'In 3585, 'In 3586, 'In 3917, qn 3918, qn 3919, 'In 3920, 'In 4156, 'In 5007, 'In 5014,qn 5317.

State Development, Committee-Report on land transport to Webb Dock, 2642.

State Development, Decentralization and Tourism, Department of-

Decentralization-Retaining of British Drug Houses in Port Fairy, 1405, 1406. Incentive payments to decentralized industries, 4255, 4257, 4551, 4600. Incentives Review Committee inquiry, '15020.

General-Access to information and training of officers, qn 3277. Technology information systems, qn 3277. Objectives, qn 3278. Hiring of consultants, qn 3278. Expenditure, 'In 3218, qn 3302, qn 3303, Cl 5126. Information on legislation, qn 3278. Staff, 'In 3278, 'In 3280. Publications, qn 3279. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 3219. Oil consumption, 'In 3219. Purchases, 'In 3280. Equal opportunity programme, 'In 3280. Organization and method reviews, 'In 3281. Trade union representation, qn 3281. Forms, 'In 3284. Goods and services, 'In 3295, 'In 3302. Air-conditioning, qn 3295. Overseas trips by officers, 'In 3295. State Co-ordination Council, 'In 3295. Advertising and public relations services, 'In 3296. Non-Govemment organizations, 'In 3296. Grants and subsidies, qn 3296. Motor vehicles, 'In 3296, qn 3308. Interpreters, qn 3296. Information supplied to television stations, 'In 3302. Internal auditors, qn 3302. Instruction manuals, 'In 3302. Installation of telex machines, 'In 3303. Administrative organizations, 'In 3303. Flying of State flag, qn 3307. Day labour, qn 3308. Alleged bribes,

(118) INDEX

State Development. Decentralization and Tourism. Department of-continued

qn 3308. Injuries to employees, qn 3308. Licences issued, qn 3309. Corporate plan, qn 3313. Visual display units, qn 3314. Discretionary funds, qn 3314. Government projects, qn 3613. Visit by Chinese Premier, q 3831. Effect on investments if Alcoa project cancelled, q 4796.

Tourism-Director of Tourism, 971, q 1124, q 1332, q 1334, q 1424,4586. Budget allocation, 948, 1241, 1242, 1243. At Lake Eildon, q 2876. Regional authorities, q 3042, 3485, 3488, q 4175, q 4799, q 4896, q 4900. Operation of Liquor Control Commission and Liquor Control Act, q 3048, 3063, 3065. Vessels operating on Yarra River, qn 3266. Penalty rates, q 3687. Castlemaine-Maldon tourist railway project, 3774. Fuel levy, q 3939. Travel agencies, q 3939. Silt jetties on Mitchell River, q 4533. Appointment of directors, 4571. Criticism offormer Minister, q 5126.

State Development Fund-Education Department borrowings, q 2433.

State Electricity Commission-

Charges-Increases, q 28.406,586,587,617,619, 626, 703, 721, 884, 885, 982, 988, 1009, q 1423, q 1882, q 2616, q 3615. Public authorities dividend, qn 2868.

Electricity Supply-Rural extensions, 413. Geelong-Portland transmission line, qn 3933.

General-Loy Yang power station, q 3608. Access to documents, qn 3905. Overseas orders for power transformers, qn 3906. Cost comparison of nuclear and brown coal power generation, qn 3906, qn 4161. Expenditure, qn 3908. Concessions to service pensioners, qn 3932. Capital value, qn 4166. (See also "Bills-Public Authorities (Contributions) (Amendment) Bill", "State Electricity Commission (Amendment) Bill", "State Electricity Commission (Financial A "angements) BiI/"and "Energy Resources".)

Staff-Wage increases for union members, 784.

State Emergency Service-Effects of non-emergency flashing lights, 588. Disaster plan, q 4704.

State Finuce--Grants Commission recommendations, qn 24, 734. Cash Management Account, q 134, 618, 624, 658, 899, 928, q 3155, q 3336, q 4899. Deficit: For 1981-82, q 440; for 1982-83, 4144; for 1983-84, 4603, 4605. Budgetary processes, q 441. Use of Treasury balances as statutory reserves, 613, 1006, 1007. Victorian Development Fund, 618, 724, 761, 867, 928, 932, 942, 944, 960, 987, 1006, 1007, q 4616. State Development Account, 618, 658, 899,1014,1015, 1016, 1018, 1023. Management techniques, 627,

State Finance-continued

816, q 4172. q 4173, q 4174. Trust account funds, 645. Victorian Economic Development Corporation, 657. Government spending, 702, 759. Use of VicRail assets, q 835. Insurers Guarantee and Compensation Supplementation Fund, q 835, q 840, 879. Return of Government business undertakings, q 836. Leverage leasing, q 836. Restructuring, 859. Cochrane and Muir report, 900. Contribution of Commonwealth Government, 946. Office of Management and Budget Task Force, 968. Transfer of funds to Consolidated Fund, 998. Discretionary funds, qn 2537. Documentation, qn 3258. Studies re State income tax, qn 3259. Estimates, q 3498, q 4332. Current Account: Monthly financial statements, 4144, q 4700; deficit, q 4172, q 4175, q 4701, q 4800. Effects of financial institutions duty, 4290. Effect of abolition of pay-roU tax, q 4330. Impact of quarterly wage adjustments, q 4332. Budget deficit, 4599, q 5214. Payment of salaries, q 4896. Government projects: Outstanding accounts, q 4897. Public authorities, return on assets, 4903. Interest rate on loans, qn 5119, q 5214. (See also "Bills-Appropriation (1982-83, No. I) Bill", "Supply (1982-83, No. 1) Bilf', "Economy, The", "Employment and Training" and "Taxation".)

State Insurance Office-Taxi insurance, 1190, 1193.

State offices-For Benalla, 414, 949.

State Rivers and Water Supply Commission-Waterr management practices, qn 5109. Questions 001

notice, qn 5109. Staff, qn 5109. (See also "Irriga-tion", "Public Bodies Review Committee", "Waterr Resources" and "Water Supply".)

State Supennnuation Board-Benefits to employeess of Government-owned trading bodies, qn 1544 .. Cash option for retiring public servants, 1707" 1710. Proposed inquiry into benefits, q 2745 .. Request for increase in value of units, qn 3238 .. Discrimination against overweight persons, 4280 ..

Statutory Authorities-Borrowing, 723.

SteaaI~ Mr B. E. H. (Swan Hill)

Barley Marketing (Amendment) Bill, 5279.

Grievances, 4542.

Swan Hill Electorate-Features, 4542.

Stirling, Mr G. F. (Williamstown)

Apprentices--Training scheme, q 4535.

Co-operative Housing Societies-Funds, q 602.


Stirling, Mr G. F.-continued

Correctional Services Division-Wiltona Hostel accommodation, 4708, 4901.

Employment and Training-Apprentice training scheme, q 4535.

Housing-Private rental market, q 5128.

Immigration and Ethnic Affairs-Language ser-vices, q 2619.

Industrial Safety-Noise, q 2363.

Insurance-For sporting organizations, q 923.


Petitions-Port Phillip Bay scallop and mussel fishing, 4085. Retail trading hours, 4337. Wiltona Hostel accommodation, 4708, 4901.

Port of Melbourne Authority-Licensed tourist ves-sels, qn 3266.

Port Phillip Bay-Scallop and mussel fishing, 4085.

Public Transport-Study, q 1333.

Road Vehicles-Drivers' licence tests, q 3410.

Small Businesses-Government initiatives, q 4174.

Sport-Insurance, q 923.


Tobacco-Consumption, q 2057.


Victorian Football League-Finals tickets, q 4701.


Debate-Relevancy of remarks, 1451. Interjections, 1689.


Debate-Relevancy of remarks, 484, 785, 2820. I~entification of quoted document, 747. Interjections, 752, 2790, 2813, 4345. Extension of time for speech, 754. Unparliamentary expression, 4347. Offensive remark, 4348.

Hansard-Incorporation of material, 746.

Storm Damage, q 1881.

Strata Titles Act-Reports of review committee, 1425.

Sudden Infant Death Research Foundation, 362, 370.

Superannuation-Cash option for public servants, 1707. Public sector, q 2745. (See also "Bills-Hospitals Superannuation (Amendment) Bill", "Superannuation (Fund Contributions) Bill" and "Superannuation (Railway Service Employes) Bill".)

Supermarkets-Productcoding,q 35, 533,1376,1381, 1384, 1642, q 5022. Price differences of similar goods at stores of supermarket chain, 1709, 1712. Use of pushers in stores, 4140, 4143.

Swan Hill Electoratf-Features, 4542.

Swim.ming Pools-Safety, qn 2611. Proposed legislatIOn, qn 2611. Water quality, qn 3599.

T

Tanner, Mr E. M. P. (Caulfield)

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 899, 924, 1177, 1235, 1243, 1256, 1262, 1285, 1297, 1306, 1376, 1385, 1392, 1426, 1439, 1452, 1454, 1461, 1482.

Budget for 1982-83,899,924, 1177, 1235,1243,1256, 1262, 1285, 1297, 1306, 1376, 1385, 1392, 1426, 1439, 1452, 1454, 1461, 1482.

Bush FireS-Appeal, q 3069.

Cognate Bills-Combined debate, 924.

Commonwealth Government-Budget, 927.

Consumer Affairs, Ministry of-Budget allocation, 1376,1385.


Econpmy, The-State of, 924.

Education-Wage increases for union members, q 445. Curriculum services, q 840.

Education Department-Budget allocation, 1426, 1439, 1452, 1454, 1461, 1482.

Employment and Training-Community Services Youth Employment and Training Scheme, 122. Unemployment in Victoria, 925. Employment stimulation, 3172.



Equal Opportunity (Discrimination Against Dis-abled Persons) Bill, 503, 2655.



Government Departments and Instrumentalities-Dividend tax, 928.

Health-Increased charges, 926.

Hospitals-Committees of management, 434. Capital works programme, 573.

Hospitals and Charities (Amendment) Bill, 2170.

(120) INDEX

Tanner, Mr E. M. P.-continued

Industrial Relations-Demarcation dispute involving Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation, 2212.

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill, 4191,4193, 4194,4195,4196,4197,4201,4207.


Labour and Industry, Department of-Budget allo-cation, 1297, 1306.

Labour and Industry (Shops) Bill, 1957,2501.



Medical Practitioners (Private Hospitals) Bill, 248, 339.350,356,845.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of WorksIncreased rates, 929.

Ministerial Statement-Hospital capital works programme, 573.

Motor Accidents (Amendment) Bill, 3350, 3355.

Parliament-Budget allocation for Parliamentary Library, 1177.

Petitions-Shopping hours in tourist areas, 2138, 2364. Retail trading hours, 3343,3411,3498.

Petroleum Industry-Petrol prices, 928.

Point of Order-Matter raised on mo,ion for adjournment of sitting, 2210.




Public Service-Wage increases, 929.

Public Transport-Increased fares, 926.



State Finance-State Development Account, 899. Cash Management Account, 899, 928. Cochrane and Muir report, 900. Victorian Development Fund, 928, 945.

Taxation-Gas pipeline fee, 900, 925. Stamp duty increases, 926, 927, 928. Dividend tax on statutory authorities, 928.

Taxi Industry-Renewal oflicences, 583.

Tourism-Role of director, q 1334.


Tow Trucks-Central allocation scheme, 583:

Trading Hours-In tourist areas, 2138, 2364. Retail, 3172,3343,3411,3498.

Tanner, Mr E. M. P.-continued

Unions-Wage increases for members, q 445. Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation demarcation dispute,2212.

Victorian Development Fund-Availability of funds, 928. Establishment, 945.

Victorian Railways-Leasing back of rolling-stock, 900.

Wages-Increases for union members, q 445. Increases, 925. Non-award payments, q 1882.

Workers Compensation (Amendment) Bill, 2857.

Works and Services Appropriation Bill, 899, 924, 1566,1592.



Tattersall Consultations-Claim by Kraznov family, 120, 123, q 599. Agreement with Government, 752. Instant games, 904, 909. Sums invested, qn 2229. Tattslotto computer coupons, 3672, 3677. Distribution of lottery profits, 3839, 4178, 4801. Turnover of agencies, qn 3933. Lotto tenders: Leakage of information, q 4698.

Taxation-

Financial Institutions Duty-Proposed, 611, 733, 859, 879, 893, 970,999, q 1720, 1869, 1873, q 1952, q 1953, q 1954, q 2053, q 2138,4290, 4566. Collections, q 3338, q 4076, q 4262, qn 5016. Avoidance, q 3494. Anomalies, q 4534. Exemption of solicitors' trust accounts, q 4797. (See also "BillsFinancial Institutions Duty Bi/l".)

General-A voidance and evasion: McCabeLafranchi report, q 35, q 918, q 1034; schemes, q 130,402, q 677, 712, q 833, q 834, q 918, q 920; proposed avoidance unit, q 676; vetting of Government appointees, q 833, q 834, q 835, q 917, q 918, q 920; K. &. C. 8erkeley Holdings Pty Ltd, 2088. Costipn report, q 35. Proposed milk tax, q 193, 263, q 280. Public authorities dividend, 263, 267, q 601, 608, 727, 732, 737, q 836, 867, 928, 992, 998, 1005, q 2058, qn 2868,_ q 3407. Pipeline tax, q 278, 900. Proposed new taxes, q 375. Castigan Royal Commission, 402. Proposed tax on meques, q 440. State taxes and charges, 619, q 1133, q 1718, q 1952, 2365, q2616, q2617, q3138, q 3339, q 3342, q 3405, q 3406, q 3607, q 3609, q 3610, q 3611, q 3612, q 3613, q 4083, q 46'98. Increases, 621, 656, 702, 705, 721, 728, 747, 820, 848, 850, 856, 877, 880, 933, 947, 970, 972, ')82, 101}, q 3610, q 3612, q 4332. Reforms, 726, &59.

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (l2l)

Taxation-continued

Restoration of tax base, 732. Opportunity cost, 732. Resource-based tax, 820, q 5214. Retrospective Federal legislation, q 1131. Federal, q 1718. Studies re State income tax, qn 3259. Income tax, qn 3260, q 3409. Revenue estimates, q 3338. Federal bank debits tax, q 3686. Of bush-fire relief funding, q 4077, qn 5016.

Land Tax-Retrospective, 933. Effect on rents, q 2132. On property, 3207, 3210. (See also "BillsLand Tax (Amendment) Bill".)

Pay-roll Tax-Liability of VFL clubs, q 130, q 918, q 1815, q 2743. Calculation of imputed benefits, q 190, q 192. Commissioner's circular, q 191, q 1130. Increases, 621. Exemptions, 656, 868, 996. Collections, 729, qn 3904. Concessions, q 1884. Effect of abolition, q 4330. (See also "Bills-Payroll Tax (Further Amendment) Bill".}

Probate Duty-Statement by Minister of Agriculture, q 3838, q 3935.

Stamp Duty-Deferral of payment, 663, 666. Increases, 820, 926, 927, 928. Government policies, q 1953. Exemptions for first home buyers, q 3071. (See also "Bills-Stamps (Amendment) Bill".)

Taxi Industry-Licences, 583, 590. Nuisance problems, 583, 590. Advertising re multiple hiring, 775. Maxi cab scheme, 1115, 1116, q 4798. Comprehensive insurance, 1190, 1193.

Teaching Service (See "Education-Teachers".)

Technical Teachers Union of Victoria-Agreement with State Government, q 3070,3674,3676. Proposed stoppage, q 4797. (See also HEducationTeachers".)

Technology-Computers in State schools and colleges, qn 185. Training, q 838. Effect on work force, 878.

Telecom Australia-Davidson report, 2622. Charges, q 3495.

Tele-Door Advertising and Marketing, 3520.

Television-Videotaping of programmes, qn 3583.

Templeton, Mr T. W. (Mentone)



Equal Opportunity-Anti-discrimination legislation, 3144, 4442.

Fisheries and Wildlife Division-Duck Bay netting, 4706.

Templeton, Mr T. W.--continued


Petitions-Anti-discrimination legislation, 3144, 4442. Shop trading hours, 3840. Duck Bay netting, 4706.



Victorian Railways-Aspendale station, qn 3584.

Tennyson Textile Factory-Relocation, q 439.

Textile Industry-Fibremakers factory, Bayswater, 2034,2038.

Thompson, Mr L. H. S. (Malvern)

Administration and Probate (Survival of Actions) Bill, 357.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. I) Bill, 554, 607, 684, 1004, 1176, 1177, 1178, 1180, 1247, 1271.

Australian Loan Council-Capital grants, 1007.

Budget-For 1982-83, q 375, 554, 607, 1176, 1177, 1178, 1180, 1247, 1271. Papers, 613. Leverage leasing, 612. Cash Management Account, 614. Deficit, 614, 1012. Current Account, 1004.

Business of the House-Notices of motion, 1556.

Casinos-Inquiry by Mr Connor, QC: Comments of Minister for Tourism, q 596, 664, q 676. Appointment of Mr Leo Hart, QC, q 768.

Deaths-J. L. Cremean, Esq., 1. Hon. Samuel Merrifield, 4. Hon. J. J. Ginifer, 8. W. F. L. Reese, Esq., 591. Hon. A. P. Van Vliet, 1121. R. H. Suggett, Esq., 1413.

Drought-Stock slaughter subsidy, q 439.

Employment and Training-Effects of Budget on unemployment, 1008.

Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia-Royal Commission by Mr Costigan, QC: Interim report No. 4, SO, 129, q 189.

Gambling-Casino inquiry, q 596, 664, q 676, q 768.

Gas and Fuel Corporation-Charges, q 28, 382, 610, 1010.


Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesDividend tax, 608,1005. Vetting of appointments, q 833, q 917, 1039. Appointment of Director of

(122) INDEX

Thompson, Mr L. H. S.-continued

Tourism, q 1124. Private interests of officials, 1215, 1225.

Grievances, 382.

Hansard-Budget allocation, 1178.

Labor Party-Election promises, 382, q 525, 608, 1005.

Legislative Council-Effect of resolutions, q 679.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of WorksBudget allocation, 1006.

Members-Leave of absence for honourable member for Swan Hill, 382. Private interests, 1215, 1225. Appreciation of services, 1629.

Ministerial Statements-Royal Commission into Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia, 50. Role, function and requirements of Victoria Police Force, 160. Private interests of Parliamentarians and Government officials, 1215, 1225.

Ministry, The-Conflict of interest of Minister for Economic Development, q 1203, qn 1332.

Parliament-Effect of Legislative Council resolutions, q 679. Budget allocation for Parliamentary Library, 1177.

Petition-Termination of bus services, 842.

Petroleum Industry-Petrol prices, 609.

Points of Order-Relevancy of remarks, 32, 1050. Debating of question without notice, 131, 277,279, 769, 1034, 1203, 1337. Tabling of quoted document, 441, 442. Audible conversations, 963. Question without notice not to seek opinion, 1126. Scope of debate, 1222.


Police Department-Role, function and requirements of Victoria Police Force, 160. Budget allocation, 1271.

Premier and Cabinet, Department of the-Budget allocation, 1180, 1186.


Public Transport-Budget allocation, 615. Termi-nation of bus services, 842.

Small Businesses-Assistance, 615.

Solicitor-General-Appointment, q 1033, 1039.


State Finance-Alleged deficit for I 981-82, q 440. Use of Treasury balances and statutory reserves, 613. Use of statutory authorities' funds for capital

Thompson, Mr L. H. S.-continued

purposes, 1006, 1007. Victorian Development Fund, 1006, 1007.

Taxation-Dividend tax on statutory authorities, 608, 1005. Financial institutions duty, 611. A voidance and evasion: Government appointments, q 833, q 917. Increases, 1011. State taxes and charges, q 1133.


Tourism, Director of-Appointment, q 1124.

Van Moorst, Harry-Involvement in demonstration at Melbourne Club, 1191.

Victorian Development Fund-Establishment, q 275, 1006, 1007.

Victorian Railways-Leasing back of rolling-stock, 612. Budget allocation, 1004, 1010.

Wages-Increases, 612, 1011. Effect on private sector, lOll.


Thoracic Society of Australia-Tuberculosis services, 2212,2214.

Timber Industry-Wood chipping, 38, 135, 1822. Increased royalties, 805, q 838, 883, 895, 947, q 1637, q 1719. Budget allocation, 807. Sawmilling: Assistance, 885; in east Gippsland, 887; in Otway Ranges, 894; impact of workers compensation premiums, 5198, 5202. Employment, q 1637, q 1719. Decline, q 1637. Effects of dumping, q 1955. Funds for harvesting, q 5129. (See also "Forests Commission" and "Primary Industries-Timber".)

Titles Office-Budget allocation, 978. Missing documents, qn 3933.

Tobacco Industry-Sponsorship of sport, qn 21. Tobacco consumption, q 2057. Advertising, qn 3597. (See also "Bills- Victorian Tobacco Growers (Disposal of Assets) Bill".)

Toner, Mrs P. T. (Greensborough)

Adoption-Inter-country, q 4534, q 5025, 5203.


Budget for 1982-83, 1439.

Bush Fires-Ash Wednesday, 3105. Relief, 3105. Appeal, 3105.

Casinos-Proposed impact study by Department of Community Welfare Services, q 600.


Toner. Mrs P. T.-continued

Child Care-Children's Protection Society, 827, q 2241, q 4613. Child abuse, qn 2051. Welfare legislation, q 2618. National Children's Foundation, qn 3212. Inter-country adoptions, q 4534, q 5025, 5203.


Children-Foster care programme, qn 17. Funding of Children's Protection Society, 827. Deaths due to child abuse, qn 2051. Child welfare legislation, q 2618. Inter-country adoptions, q 4534, q 5025, 5203.

Department of-Statutory authorities, qn 273, qn 2045. Staff, qn 523, qn 767, qn 2123, qn 3276. Impact study on casinos, q 600. Expenditure, qn 765, qn 2050, qn 3256, qn 3257. Regional consultative councils, qn 1031. Regional offices, qn 1032. State ward review, q 1131. Hiring of consultants, qn 1716. Publications, qn 2043. Purchases, qn 2044. Equal opportunity programme, qn 2045. Information supplied to television stations, qn 2050. Internal audits, qn 2050. Licences issued, qn 2052. Legislation administered, qn 2123. Technology information systems, qn 2220. Grants and subsidies, qn 2230, qn 3570. Interpreters, qn 2230. Instruction manuals, qn 2230. Forms issued, qn 3240. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3249. Works and services, qn 3256. Alleged bribes, qn 3262. Goods and services, qn 3294. Non-Government organizations, qn 3302, qn 4671. Corporate plans, qn 3313. Accident at Mount Alexander quarry, 3553. Review, qn 4148. Overseas trips by officers, qn 4158. Access to documents, qn 4666. Oil consumption, qn 4667. Air-conditioning,· qn 4671. Motor vehicles, qn 4672, qn 4677. Communications systems, qn 4674. Hying of State flag, qn 4676. Day labour, qn 4677. Visual display units, qn 4678. Discretionary funds, qn 4679.

Family-Windsor Community House, 2119. Prahran Community Family Neighbourhood House, 2119.

General-Community Welfare Training Institute courses, qn 25. Women's refuges, qn 27. School attendance officers, 270. Mobile homes, q 378. Volunteer welfare services, qn 2428. Government priorities, 2506. Income Security Task Force, q 2538.

Parole and Probation-Community-based services, qn 2235. Probation Officers Association of Victoria, 3403.

Youth-Refuges, q 2434.

Community Welfare Services (Amendment) Bill, 3146,3201,4087.

Toner. Mrs P. T.-continued

Community Welfare Services (Attendance Centre Permits) Bill, 4447, 4636.

Correctional Services Division-

General-Remand facilities, q 132, q 2056, q 2437. Malmsbury Youth Training Centre, 1712. Proposed reconstitution, qn 1712. Agreements with prison officers, qn 1713. Prison accommodation, q 2362. Beechworth remand centre, q 2432. Jika Jika high security unit, 3065. PrisOn remissions, q 3335. Geelong Training Prison, 3403. Prison overcrowding, 3489. Prison security, q 4084. Use of Wilt on a Hostel as pre-release centre, 4664.

Parole and Probation-Prisoner programmes: Community service order scheme, q 445,520, q 1551; attendance centres, q 155 I; work-in, live-out scheme, q 1633, q 1718.

Pentridge Prison-Staff, q 2057,2215. Early release of prisoner, 3553.

Education-Truancy, 270.


Equal Opportunity-Programme in Department of Community Welfare Services, qn 2045.


Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesAuthorities responsible to Minister for Community Welfare Services, qn 273, qn 523, qn 765, qn 767, qn 1031, qn 1032, qn 1716, qn 2043, qn 2044, qn 2045, qn 2050, qn 2051, qn 2052, qn 2123, qn 2220, qn 2230, qn 3240, qn 3249, qn 3256, qn 3262, qn 3276, qn 3294, qn 3302, qn 3313, qn 4148, qn 4158, qn 4666, qn 4667, qn 4671, qn 4674, qn 4676, qn 4677, qn 4678.

Housing-Mobile homes, q 378.

Immigration and Ethnic Affairs-Retention of social planner for Noble Park and Springvale electorates, 3152.

Legislation-Proposed Legislative Council review committee, qn 4677.

Ministerial Statement-Community welfare priorities, 2506. Ash Wednesday bush fires, 3105.

Ministry, The-Motion condemning Minister for Community Welfare Services, 1828. StaffofMinister for Community Welfare Services, qn 2122.


Pensioners-Inquiry into concessions and allowances, qn 1716.

Points of Order-Tabling of quoted document, 133. Relevancy of remarks 1265, 1437, 1441.

Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Bill, 3146, 3183.


(124) INDEX

Toner, Mrs P. T.-continued

Supporting Parents Concession Bill, 4354, 4621, 4997.

U nions-Representation on statutory authorities and boards in Department of Community Welfare Services, qn 2046.

Victorian Prison Industries Commission Bill, 4087.

Women-Refuges, qn 27,1030, q 5130.

Yarra Valley Women's Refuge, 1030.

"Toorak Times" - Prosecutions of publishers and contributors, qn 3292.

Totalizator Agency Board-Turnover, qn 16,583,589. Instant games, 909. Minimum stake, q 2054, q 2615. Anomalies, q 3496. Box at VFL Park, Waverley, q 4261. Issue of betting tickets, qn 5003. Telephone accounts, qn 5003. Unclaimed dividends, qn 5003. Government investment, q 5024. Betting increases, q 5024, 5025.

Tourism (See "Bills - Victorian Tourism Commission Bilt' and "State Development, Decentralization and Tourism, Department of'.)

Tow Trucks (See "Road Vehicles".)

Trading Hours-Hotel, 923, 2059, 4027, 4802. Retail, q 1820, q 2617, q 3047,3159,3160,3343.3410. q 3493. q 3494,3498,3526,3616,3617,3689,3839, 3840, 3940, 3941, 4026, 4085, 4179, 4266. 4337, 4440, 4706, 4802, 5026, 5130. In tourist areas, 2138, 2364. Report of Ministerial Advisory Committee, 3941. (See also "Bills-Labour and Industry (Shops) Bill".)

Transfer of Land Act-Application, qn 3681.

Transport, Ministry of-Staff, qn 522. qn 1537, qn 3577. Technology information systems, qn 3576. Objectives, qn 3577. Publicizing oflegislation and regulations, qn 3577. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 3578. Purchases, qn 3578. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3578. Expenditure, qn 3578, qn 3590. Forms issued, qn 3582. Goods and services, qn 3586. Air-conditioning, qn 3586. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3586. Works and services, qn 3590. Instruction manuals, qn 3590. Non-Government organizations, qn 3590. Aying of State flag, qn 3595. Corporate plans, qn 360 I. Questions on notice, qn 3602. Trade union representation, qn 3678. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3681. Oil consumption, qn 5315. Auditing of accounts, qn 5316. Motor vehicles, qn 5316. Interpreters, qn 5316. Internal auditors, qn 5318. Driving licences, qn 5319. Revenue collections, qn 5322.

TI1IJISII8I1 Regulation Board-Report on rail services, qn 313.

Tovel ApIIdes-Pan Continental Tours Pty Ltd, 1316,1381, q 3939.

Treanry (See "State Finance" and ··Management and Budget, Department of'.)

Trezise, Mr N. B. (Geelong North)

Alcobol-Consumption at sporting venues, q 1130, q 1885.


Australian Sports Medicine Federation-Victorian brancb, q 921.

BaJlarat Council of Adult Education-Recreation study, q 1336.

Beer-Prices, q 1337.

Budget for 1982-83, 1289, 1291.

Employment and Training-Youth unemployme~ q 1035.

Gambling-Poker machines: Proposed iKtory,. qn 4076, qn 4176; inquiry, q 4080.

Government Departments and InstrumemalitiesResponsible to Minister for Youth, Span and. Recreation, qn 2223, qn 5000, qn 500l. qn 5002,. qn 5004, qn 5313, qn 5314, qn 5315, qn 5311, qn 5318,qn 5319,qn 5322.

Insurance-For sporting organizations, q 923.


Lotteries Gaming and Betting (Amendment) Bill, 2286,2287,2288.


Ministry, The-Staff of Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation, qn 2223.

Municipalities-Funds for recreation officers, q 135, q 441.

Olympic Games-Assistance for Australian team, q 3407.

Personal Explanation, 5026.



Racing-

General-Alleged criminal activities, 830. Racecourses Licences Board: Report, q 1881, q 2615, q 2241; recommendations, q 3047. Radio coverage, q 3071, q 4077. q 4082, q 4177, q 4263, q 5024.

Ti:ezi~ Mr Ni. B..-contimwd'

Ddiu1ISai ra~ecotaneS.. q 3406.. Anomalies.,. q~~

G,t"Y~~ criminal activities,. 8.JO~

J-Jam~ Produce Stat~ 437.

H~ of country IlIICe£~ 5&9, q 1641, q 2434.

Racing .Amcndmc:nO 8i1l418~ 4J08. 4811. 481&. 481~ 4S83~ 4&84. 4886. 4887, 4888,. 5250. 5254, 525l!.5259,5261.

Scimtitic Games of America Ply Ltd-Allqcd Mafia invotvemen~ 909.

Spon-Treatment of injuries. q 921. Insurantt, Q 923. Akohol consumption at cricket matches, q 1130. Alcohol at sporting venues, q 1885. Planned water sports centre, qn 2226. Olympic Games. q 3407. Recognition of achievements of Oiff Young, q 4084. Inaugural Australia Games. q 4332.

State Co-ordination Council, qn 5317.


Totalizator Agency Board-Revenue, qn 16. Mini-mum stake, q 2054, q 2615. Anomalies, q 3496. Box at VFL Park, q 4261.

Tourism-Coastal management in Shire of Barrabool,669.

Tourist Development Authority-Grants for Shire of Barrabool, 669.

Victorian Football League-Finals tickets, q 195. Venue of grand final, 831. TAB box at VFL Park, q 4261.

Victorian Tourism Commission Bill, 1556, 1643, 2495,2496,2498.2499,2500.

Women-Women in Life-Women in Leisure conference, q 2361.


Department of-Revenue from TAB investments, qn 16. Publications produced by former Government, q 526. Auditor-General's report, q 770. Budget allocation, 1289, 1297. Recreation study by BaHarat Council of Adult Education, q 1336. Expenditure, qn 2223, qn 5319. Discretionary funds, qn 2236. Trade union representation, qn 5000. Information supplied to television stations, qn 500 I. Non-Government organizations, qn 5001, qn 5317. Licences issued, qn 5002. Corporate plans, qn 5004. Access to documents, qn 5313. Technology information systems, qn 5313. Objectives, qn 5313. Staff, qn 5314. Legislation administered, qn 5314. Review, qn 5314. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 5314. Oil consumption, qn 5315. Purchases, qn 5315.

(125)

T"rc:7iw. Mr N. B..-cootinll.ed

EqaI opportunity programme .. qn 531 S. Goods ad ~ qn 5317. Air-condi1iooiD&. qD 5317. SQle: Co-mdination Council, qD 5317. IDterpreten.,. qJl 531&. Entry to private premises. qn 5322-

Gl'ftt'I"a~Pmposed Carrum water sports centre, q 380. Recognition of achievements ofOin OUD& q 4084. Heathcote Golf au~ 4257. Inaugural Australia Games. q 4332. Youth policy, q 4616. Gedong water sports project. 4663.

Grants and Subsidies-Tobacco company sponsorship policy, qn 21. For municipal recreation officers, q 135, q 441. Heathcote GolfOub. 4257.

Trottiag (See ··Racing-Harness".)

Tnastees Executors and Agency Co. Ltd, The-Victorian Development Fund transactions, q 4330, q 4616, q 4617. Investigation of operations, q 4435, q 4613, q 4614, q 4702. Appointment of liquidators, 4536, 4540. Security of investments, q 4615, q 4796, q 5213. Olderfleet building project, q 4701. Ministerial statement, 4708.

Tullamarine Free Trade Zone, qn 5107.

U

Unions-Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia: Royal Commission by Mr Costigan, QC, q 30. q 35~ Ministerial statement, 79; affiliation with Labor Party, q 129, q 189; violence, q 2137. Administrative and Clerical Officers Association, q 279. Australian Journalists Association: Content of report, 363, 368. Opposition's attitude, 396. Victorian Secondary Teachers Association, 430,435, q 444, q 529, 1709, 1710, q 1820, q 2130, q 2134, 2211, 2214, q 2614, qn 3926. Builders Labourers Federation: Prosecutions resulting from inquiry, q 442, q 722, q 1333; industrial action against Police Department, 1025, 1029, q 1206, q 2359, q 2876; extension of term of Royal Commission, q 1204; operation of scissor lifts, 2212, 2215; bans on work on Parliament station, q 2358, q 2429; demarcation disputes, q 2431; site allowance for building workers, 3523; Government policy, q 4173. Teacher unions, q 445, 2638, 2640, q 3600, q 3608. Victorian Association of T eachers, q 526, q 2432, qn 3926. Preferential treatment for unionists, q 602, 784, 788. Municipal Officers Association: Membership numbers, qn 671; cost of wage increases, qn 671; payment of membershit> fees, qn 671; wage increases for union members, 784. Representation in Government departments and instrumentalities, qn 765, qn 1329, qn 2045, qn 2527, qn 2604, qn 2737, qn 3217, qn 3223, qn 3224, qn 3226, qn 3231,

(126) INDEX

Unions-continued

qn 3238, qn 3280, qn 3281, qn 3678, qn 3909, qn 4147, qn 4668, qn 5000. Australian Bank Employees Union, 788. Australian Timber Workers Union, q 838. Wage increases for metal workers, qn 1318. Policy on over-award payments in Geelong, qn 1330. Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union, q 1878, q 2053. Strike by meat workers, q 1950, q 2131. Publication of journals, 2208, 2215. Technical Teachers Union of Victoria: Agreement with State Government, q 3070, 3674, 3676; deduction of membership fees, qn 3926; financial assistance, qn 3926; proposed stoppage, q 4797; Health employee unions, q 3158. Site agreements, 3487, 3490. Victorian Teachers Union, qn 3926. Health unions, q' 4265. (See also •• Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation" and "Municipal Officers Association of Victoria" .)

Univenal Life Church Ltd-Collection activities, 4009, 4014, q 4022, 4139, 4144.

Universities-

lA Trobe-Council vacancies, 3145, 3395, 3459, 3492.

University of Melbourne-Appointment of Mr Theodore Sidiropoulos, 1695. Establishment of a second graduate school of management, qn 3596.

V

Vau~ Or G. M. (Glenhuntly)

Commonwealth Government-Economic policies, q 1638. Deficit, q 2544.


Equal Opportunity (Discrimination Against Dis-abled Persons) Bill, 502.

Food Bill, 3712.

Health-Tuberculosis incidence, q 3495.

Hospitals-Radiology services, qn 186.

Medical Services-Medifraud, q 2136.

Mental Health-Proportion of pensions taken by institutions, q 33.

Pensioners-Proportion of pensions taken by mental health institutions, q 33.

Point of Order-Tedious repetition, 3696.

Taxation-Evasion and avoidance involving medical profession, q 677.

. Vermin and Noxious Weeds Destruction Board-Effect of drought on spread of weeds, 363. Control of

Vermin· and Noxious Weeds Destruction Board-continued

noxious weeds, 742. Alleged report on preservation of endangered species, qn 2219. (See also "Lands Department" and "Pesticides".)

Victoria-State boundaries, qn 2043. Citizens, qn 3599. Sesquicentenary celebrations, 3673, 3675.

Victorian Advisory Committee on Multicultural Education, q 197.

Victorian Association for Peace Studies-Proposed Australian Peace and Development Research Institute, qn 4686.

Victorian Association of Teachers-Access to Minister, q 526, q 2432, qn 3926.

Victorian Brown Coal Council-Budget allocation, 847. Access to documents, qn 3905. Expenditure, qn 3908.

Victorian Council of Social Service-Analysis of Federal Budget, 981.

Victorian Country Racing Council-Report, 583, 589. (See also "Racing".)

Victorian Dairy Industry Authority-Dismissal of chairman, 801, 1026, 1028, q 1035. Milk contracts, 823, 827. Report, q 1423, q 1549, q 1819, q 2744, q 3336. Report on cartage problems, q 1721. Inquiry into activities, q 3405, q 3493. Ministerial statement, 3459. Prosecutions arising from report, q 3493. (See also "Primary Industries-Dairying".)

Victorian Development Fund-Assistance for small business, q 33. Transfer of funds from statutory authorities, q 275, q 280. Effect on Federal funding, q 280. Establishment, 618, 724, 761,932,942, 945,960,987, 1006, 1007. Contributions ofstatutory authorities, 867. Availability of funds, 928. Dealings with The Trustees Executors and Agency Co. Ltd, q 4330, q 4616, q 4617.

Victorian Economic Development Corporation, 657.

Victorian Football Leape-Liability for pay-roll tax, q 130, q 918, q 1815, q 2743. Scalping of finals tickets, q 195, q 4701, q 4796. Expansion of VFL Park, q 375, 40 I. Venue for 1984 grand final, 826, 831, q 2133, q 3777. Sunday football, q 2136, q 2237, 2749, q 3067. TAB box at VFL Park, q 4261.

Victorian Government Travel Authority-Appointment of general manager, q 1332. Director of Tourism, q 1424. Benefits under State Superannuation Fund, qn 1544. Defective camper vans, 3528.


Victorian Institute of Secondary Education-Council: Resignation ofMr J.1. Richardson, 4352; appointment of the Hon. Waiter Jona, 4370, 4528.


Victorian Railways-

Country and Interstate Services-Hamilton-Portland line, qn 18. Cleaning of trains, 124. Report on accident at Barnawartha, q 923. Services, 997. Melbourne-Adelaide service, q 2137, qn 5319, q 5321. Passing loop on BaHarat line, qn 2228. Melbourne-BaHarat, qn 2229. Shepparton-Cobram, q 2872. Buffet for BaHarat service, qn 3594. Vinelander stop for Creswick, qn 3601. Additional line from Horsham to Hamilton, 3674, 3677. Derailment offuel tankers near Wangaratta, q 4264, q 5018. Staffing, 4582. Stony Point line, q 4800. Upgrading of country rail services, q 5211. Geelong service, qn 5320.

Fares and Freights-Fares,. q 603, 2078, q 4025. Grain freights, q 1206. Ticket vending machines, q 3069. Fare evasion, q 4025, q 4534.

Finance-For rolling-stock, 612, q 835. Operating deficit, 648. Budget allocation, 897, 953, 1004, 1010. Capital works expenditure, 1017. Commonwealth funding, qn 2228. Revenue, q 3495, qn 3592. Financial allocation, 4597.

General-Cleaning of new orange trains, 123, 124. Harassment of passengers, 758. Ballarat workshops, 100 I. Details of Commonwealth allocation in 1982-83, qn 2228. Radio equipment for trains, q 2358, q 4531. Effect on revenue by employing additional station staff, q 3495. Microwave ovens on trains, qn 3583. Castlemaine-Maldon tourist railway project, 3774. Serviceton Victorian Railways Institute hall, 4272. Commuter car parking facilities, q 4439.

Land-For Hamilton-Portland line, qn 19. Transfer of land at Maryborough to Education Department, 1403, 1406. At Doncaster, q 4023, q 4024, q 4025, q 4334, q 4439, q 5211.

Level Crossings-Scoresby Road, Bayswater, 121, 124. Clyde Road, Berwick, 90 I, 910. Norman Street, BaHarat, qn 3579.

Rolling-stock-Rail wagons, qn 24. Leasing arrangements, 612, 647, 867, 873, 894, 900, 947, 990, 10 19, 1020, q 3935. Safety measures, qn 1118. Contract for new trains, q 1128. XPT locomotive, q 2137. Suburban trains, qn 3593.

Sidings, Bridges and Buildings-Maldon bridge, 433, 437. Weight limits on bridges, 515, 518. Passing loop on BaHarat line, qn 2228.

Victorian Railways-continued

Staff-In carriage building and maintenance divisions, qn 2227. Ballarat workshops, qn 2227, qn 2228. Increased superannuation units for employees in BaHarat, qn 3238. Increases on suburban stations, q 3495. In account payment sections at Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong, qn 5319.

Stations-Ginifer, 2078. Staffing of suburban, q 2239. Parliament station: Ban by Builders Labourers Federation, q 2429; access, q 2872. Proposed redevelopment of Hinders Street, 2630. Aspendale, qn 3584. Broadmeadows, q 4083. Upgrading, q 4263, 4327. Ormond, qn 5322.

Suburban Services-Sandringham, 763. Passenger journeys from Auburn, Glenferrie and Hawthorn stations, qn 2227. Staffing, q 2239. Accident at West Richmond station, 3147, 3151. Number of trains, qn 3593. Commuter car parking, q 4439. Stony Point railway line, q 4800. (See also "BillsEastern Railway Construction (Repeal) Bill", "Railways (Amendment) Bill (No. 2)", "River Entrance Docks Railway Construction (Amendment) Bill" and "Superannuation (Railway Service Employes) Bill".)

Victorian Secondary Teachers Association-Advertisement, 430, 435. Circular No. 26/82, q 444. Teaching hours, q 444, q 529. Agreement with Government, 1709,1710, q 1820, q 2130, q 2134, 2211,2214, q 2614.

Victorian Solar Energy Council-Access to documents, qn 3905. Expenditure, qn 3908.

Victorian Tourism Commission-Chairman, qn 765. New director, 971. Role of director, q 1124, q 1334, q 1424.

W

Wages-Preference for unionists, q 445, q 602, 784. Increases, 620, qn 671, 876, 925, 1011, qn 1318, qn 1535. Government subsidy, 756. Effect on private sector, 10 11. Under-award payments, q 1635, q 1637, q 1719, q 1817. Proposal to abolish penalty rates, q 1818. Government policy, 1869, 1872, q 1878, q 1879, q 1882, q 4332. Freeze, q 1878, q 1950, q 1955, q 2053, 2071, q 2129, 2365, q 2538, q 2539, q 2541, q 2542, 2627, q 3048, q 3071, q 4701. Determinations, qn 3270. In rural industries, 3503. (See also "Employment and Training-Employment". )

Wallace, Mr T. W. (Gippsland South)

Ambulance Services-South Gippsland, q 5022.

Apprentices-In country towns, 856.

(128) INDEX

Wallace. Mr T. W.-continued


Bridges-On South Gippsland Highway, Sale, 798.

Budget for 1982-83, 856, 1481.

Child Care-Free milk to kindergartens, q 1955.

Chir~podists (Amendment) Bill, 3959.

Commonwealth Government-Bank debits tax, q 3686.

Co-operative Housing Societies-Funds for rural and provincial, q 4439.

Country Fire Authority-Proposed integration of fire services, 3797.

Country Roads Board-Funding for Gippsland South electorate roads, 857.

Decentralization-Incentives, q 680, q 2542.

Drought-Employment of apprentices, 856. Tour of affected areas by honourable members, q 2058.

Education-Toora Primary School, 799, 857. Yarram High School, 857. Health and human relations courses, 2876.



Fishing Industry-Marine netting in Gippsland South electorate, 798. Trawling in Gippsland Lakes, 3144.

Gas and Fuel Corporation-Price of gas cylinders, 3525.

Geelong Waterworks and Sewerage (Bellarine Water Supply) Bill, 4646.

Geriatric Services-Approval of nursing homes, q 1724.


Hospitals-Gippsland Base, 857. Budget allocation, 858.


Housing Commission-Heating in homes and units, qn 764. Rental housing stock, q 1132. House and land packages in Sale, q 2241.


Lands Department-Grazing licence rentals, 857.

Latrobe Valley-Funding, 858.

Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board-Proposed integration offire services, 3797.

Petitions-Health and human relations courses, 2876. Gippsland Lakes trawling, 3144. Marine park,3160.

Police Department-One-man stations, q 198. Staff for stations in Gippsland South electorate, q 1037.

Wallace. Mr T. W.-continued

Omega navigation base, q 2742. Protection for shearing industry workers, q 4023. Strength, 4142.

Roads and Bridges-Bridge on South Gippsland Highway, Sale, 798. In Gippsland South electorate, 857; South Gippsland Highway, qn 3570.

Rural Finance and Settlement Commission (Penalties) Bill, 5267.

Taxation-Financial institutions duty, q 3338, q 4797.


Trustee (Authorized Investments) Bill, 2292.

Water (Penalties and Borrowing Powers) Bill, 2413, 2414,2577.

Water Supply-Restrictions, q 1639. Credit for Macalister irrigators, q 3409.

Workers Compensation-Premiums, q 1209.


Walsh, Mr R. W. (Albert Park)


Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation-Royal Commission by Mr Costigan, QC, q 1204.

Budget-For 1982-83, 895. Papers, 896.

Community Welfare Services-Children: "Opera-tion Innocents", q 4700.


Dental Services-School Dental Service, 3616.

Economic Development-Victorian Offsets Pro-gramme, q 3409.

Employment and Training-Employment initiatives programme, 895.





Health-Smoke-out day, q 4334.

Hospitals-Out-patient charges, q 1033. Capital works programme, q 2240.

Housing-Budget allocation, 898. For elderly persons, 899.

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill, 3811, 4193, 4194,4199.


Walsh. Mr R. W.-continued

Petitions-School Dental Service, 3616. Firearms registration, 3617. Retail trading hours, 4337. Antidiscrimination legislation, 4337. Returnable drink containers, 4708.

Police Department-Budget allocation, 897. St Kilda police station, 897.


Racing-Broadcasting of gallop meetings, q 4082.





Victorian Railways-Budget allocation, 897. Fares, q 4025.

Wages-Proposed freeze, q 1879.

Wantima Electorate-Funding of health services, qn 672. Funding for road projects, qn 1117. Rail crossings, qn 1117. Traffic flow, qn 1117. Lightcontrolled intersections, qn 1117.

Want-of-Confidence Motion-In Minister for Community Welfare Services, 1823.

Warrnambool Electorate-Features, 5216.

Water Resources-King Parrot Creek, 431, 437. Storages, q 443. Lake Glenmaggie, q 1639. Conservation: Advertising campaign, q 2054, 2059; restrictions, 2060, q 2363, 2424, 2426; management funds, q 3069. Groundwater supplies and underground reservoirs, 3487, 3488. Reports by Australian Water Advisory Council Technical Group, qn 5108. (See also "Bills-Water (Penalties and Borrowing Powers) Bill".)

Water Supply-For Metcalfe, qn 20. For Wimmera-Mallee, q 33. Fluoridation, qn 374, qn 670. Koroit Waterworks Trust, 394. Charges, 431, 437, 947, q 5021. Dam filling requests, 586,589. Effects of drought, 962. Budget allocation, 990. Conservation advertising campaign, q 2054,2059,2060. For Geelong, 2085. Restrictions, 2424, 2426. For Mount Evelyn, 3062, 3065. Credit for irrigators, q 3409. Management, 3487, 3488, qn 5109. Cardinia reservoir, qn 4168. (See also "Bills-Water and Sewerage Authorities (Restructuring) Bill".)

Weights and Measures Branch-Weighing appliances, qn 3603.

Wilso~ Douglas and lsabel-Inquest, qn 373.

Wilsons Promontory-Proposed marine park, 3160.

68445/83-5

Whiting. Mr M. S. (Mildura)

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 976, ] 445, J 466, 1488.

Budget-For 1982-83,976, 1445,1466, 1488. Papers, 976.


Consumer Affairs-Kayser Ford Laser competition, 792.


Dentists (Fees) Bill, 358.

Drought-Sheep slaughter bounty, q 381. Effects, 978.

Economic Development-Incentives Review Committee, q 5020.

Education-Emergency teachers, 977. T echnica1 and further education Budget allocation, 977. Budget allocation, 1445, 1466, 1488. Library Branch, q 1954, 2032. Mathematics and science teachers, q 3496. Woomelang Group School, 4010.

Equal Opportunity-Anti-discrimination legislation,3049.

Equal Opportunity (Discrimination Against Disabled Persons) Bill, 494, 1858, 1864.

Equal Opportunity (Discrimination Against Disabled Persons) Bill (No. 2), 2291, 2337, 2338, 2339, 2345,2349.




Fire Control-Lifting of bans, 3510.

Food Bill, 3707.

Government Departments and Instrumentalities-Victorian Government Directory, 120,2069.

Grievances, 792, 2069, 3510.

Health-Carcinogenic lipsticks, q 3837.

Health (Amendment) Bill, 487.

Health (Consultative Council) Bill, 3827.

Health (Radiation Safety) Bill, 3345, 3416, 3417, 3418, 3419, 3421, 3429, 3434, 3435, 3439, 3441, 3443.

Historic Buildings (Amendment) Bill, 2993.


Hospital Benefits (Levy) (Amendment) Bill, 3982, 3985,3989,3990,3992,3994,3997,3999.

Hospitals-Capital works programme, 219. Mildura Base, 3897. Funding for public, q 4331.

(130) INDEX

Whiting, Mr M. S.-continued

Hospitals and Charities (Amendment) Bill, 2169, 2171,2176,2178,2660.

Hospitals and Charities (Committees of Manage-ment) Bill, 5135, 5141, 5144, 5145, 5146.



Land (Amendment) Bill, 1772, 1775.

Lands Department-Grazing licence fees, 979.


Law Courts-Hearing delays, 4708.

Legal and Constitutional Committee-Reports presented: Statute Law Revision (Repeals) Bill, 2438; Statute Law Revision Bill, 4179.

Local Government (Municipal Council Elections) Bill, 3770.

Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill, 5186, 5191, 5193,5197.

Medical Practitioners (Private Hospitals) Bill, 238, 334,337,341,344,347,356,845.

Members-Maiden speeches, 3510.

Mental Health-Budget aliocation, 980.


Mildura Irrigation and Water Trusts (Amendment) Bill, 2934.

Ministerial Statement-Hospitals capital works programme, 219.

Ministry, The-Lifting of fire bans by Minister for Police and Emergency Services, 3510.

Municipalities-Lifting of fire bans, 3510.

National Parks-Hattah-Kulkyne, 2070.

Parliament-Maiden speeches, 3510.

Petitions-Anti-discrimination legislation, 3049. Firearms registration, 3839. Court hearing delays, 4708.

Points of Order-Relevancy of remarks, 968. Incorporation of material in Hansard. 1858. Moving of amendments, 1859. Questions without notice anticipating debate, 1956. Extension of question time, 2429. Debating of question without notice, 4333.


Public Works Department-Victorian Government Director,V. 120.

Queen Victoria Medical Centre (Guarantees) Bill, 2479,2486.

Salinity-Control measures, 980.


Whiting, Mr M. S.-continued

Statute Law Revision Bill, 4726.

Titles Office-Budget allocation, 978.



Debate-Relevancy of remarks, 150 I.

Ruling and Statement as Acting Speaker

Debate-Reference to debate in same session, 3631. Scope, 3632.

Whittington Swimming Centre, 1822.

Wilke and Co. Ud, Clayton-Atmospheric pollution, 364,372,4101.

Wilkes, Mr F. N. (Northcote)

Abattoir and Meat Inspection (Further Amendment) Bill, 1956, 2094.

Abattoirs-Site in Power Road, Doveton, qn 1813.

Agriculture, Department of-Review of Agricultural Chemicals Act, qn 674. "Clout" sheep dip, qn 674. Kangaroo kill quotas, qn 675. Management consultants, qn 675. Trade union representation, qn 765. Plague locusts, qn 914. Staff, qn 1031, qn 2353, qn 2427, q 3494. Organizational review, qn 1201. Purchases, qn 1201. Use of anabolic agents, qn 1327. Veterinary Research Unit species tests, qn 1328. Technology information systems, qn 1631. Legislation administered, qQ 1715. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1715. Use of 2, 4, 5-T, qn 2427. Budget allocations, qn 2427. Expenditure, qn 2529, qn 2863, qn 3681. Equal opportunity programme, qn 2864. Foundation seed potatoes, qn 3211. Forms issued, qn 3555. Goods and services, qn 3556. State C0-ordination Council, qn 3556. Advertising and public relations, qn 3556, qn 3677. Recovery of expenditure, qn 3557. Non-Government organizations, qn 3557, qn 3919. Alleged bribes, q 3557. Corporate plans, qn 3558. Compulsory registration of vegetable growers, qn 3559. Grants and subsidies, qn 3680. Interpreters, qn 3680. Works and services, 3681. Flying of State flag, qn 3681. Day labour, qn 3682. Publications, qn 3911. Airconditioning, qn 3918. Motor vehicles, qn 3927, qn 4672. Licences issued, qn 3930. Spindle tuber viroid potatoes, qn 3934. Oil consumption, qn 4666. Instruction manuals, qn 4674. Visual display units, qn 4678. Brucellosis eradication programme, qn 4688. Information supplied to television stations, qn 4697. Internal auditors, qn 4697. Communications systems, qn 5008,


Wilkes. Mr F. N.-continued

qn 5116. Overseas trips by officers, qn 5114. Injuries to employees, qn 5118.

Amusement Machines, qn 2612.

Animals-"Clout" sheep dip, qn 674. Kangaroo kill quotas, qn 675. Rabbit population, qn 1536. Brucellosis eradication programme, qn 4688.

Barley Marketing (Amendment) Bill, 4795,4822.

Bush Fires-Appeal, 3115, q 3156. Ash Wednesday, 3115. Relief. 3115.

Closer Settlement (Winding-up) Bill, 1656, 1754.

Constitution (Local Government) Bill, 3145, 3395, 3411,3413,3725,3730,3742,3743,3943.

Dairying Industry-Proposed milk tax, q 193, q 280. Milk consumption, q 2355, qn 5013. Melbourne bottled milk prices, qn 2357.

Drought-Seed grain subsidy, q 1129. Relief. q 1131.

Egg Industry Stabilization (Amendment) Bill, 2857, 2882.

Employment and Training-Employment initiatives programme, q 1635, q 2055. Local government wage subsidy scheme, qn 3605.

Equal Opportunity-Programme in: Lands Department, qn 1809; Local Government Department, qn 2603; Department of Agriculture, qn 2864; Ministry for Planning. qn 3223; Rural Finance Commission, qn 3237.

Family Law Act, 662.

Family Law and Marriage Act-Effects, qn 3322.

Farm Produce Merchants and Commission Agents (Amendment) Bill, 1725, 1844.

Federal Affairs, Ministry for-Access to documents, qn 2121. Technology information systems, qn 2121. Objectives, qn 2121. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 2122. Purchases, qn 2122. Legislation administered, qn 2862. Flying of State flag, qn 4675.


Financial Institutions Duty Bill, 2781, 2817, 2820, 2824,2825.2828,2837,2843,2844,2846.

Firearms-Licences, qn 2738.


Fire Safety-Materials treated with carcinogenic flame-resistant chemicals, qn 3322.

Fisheries and Wildlife Division-Participation in project carried out by Hai Kung. qn 2218.

Fishing Industry-Abalone processing, qn 2219.

Wilkes, Mr F. N.-continued

Flag-Victorian, qn 4675

Fluoridation-Effect on dental bills, qn 3330.

Food-Pesticides, qn 913. Sale of adulterated food, qn 3322. Fenitrothion insecticide in breakfast cereals, qn 3330.

Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesAuthorities responsible: To Minister of Agriculture, qn 675, qn 765, qn 1031, qn 1201, qn 1631, qn 1715, qn 2353, qn 2427, qn 2529, qn 2862, qn 2863, qn 2864, qn 3236, qn 3237, qn 3240, qn 3257, qn 3258, qn 3259, qn 3263, qn 3264, qn 3266, qn 3556, qn 3680, qn 3681, qn 3682, qn 3911, qn 3918, qn 3919, qn 3927, qn 3930, qn 4666, qn 4672, qn 4674, qn 4678, qn 4697, qn 5008, qn 5114, qn 5116, qn 5118; to Minister of Lands, qn 171 7, qn 1808, qn 1809, qn 2220, qn 2236, qn 2862; to Minister for Local Government, qn 1807, qn 260 I, qn 2602, qn 2603, qn 2604, qn 2607, qn 2608, qn 2610, qn 2612, qn 2613, qn 3575, qn 3576, qn 3582, qn 3586, qn 3587, qn 3588, qn 3591, qn 3594, qn 3596, qn 3601, qn 3602, qn 4991, qn 5005; to Minister for Planning, qn 3032, qn 3218, qn 3220, qn 3221, qn 3222, qn 3223, qn 3224, qn 3239, qn 3919, qn 3920, qn 3921, qn 3923, qn 3924, qn 3925, qn 3926, qn 3928, qn 3929, qn 3931, qn 5109, qn 5124.

Grain Elevators (Amendment) Bill, 4362, 4618.

Herbicides-Review of Agricultural Chemicals Act, qn 674. Use of2,4,5-T by Department of Agriculture, qn 2427.


Hospitals and Charities (Committees of Management) Bill, 5151, 5155, 5157, 5158, 5159, 5160.

House Builders' Liability-Complaints, qn 125. Reports, qn 125. Bankrupt builders, qn 125. Litigation, qn 125. Prosecutions, qn 126, q 5010. Compensation for Balnarring house, qn 126. Master Builders Housing Fund Ltd, qn 127, 'In 272. Guarantor bodies, qn 128. Arbitrators, qn 128, qn 2600. Housing Builders Association Ltd, qn 272, qn 1325, qn 1327. Colonial Constructions, qn 1318, qn 1325.

Housing-House builders' liability, qn 125, qn 126, qn 127, qn 128, qn 272, qn 1318, qn 1325, qn 2600, q 5023.

Housing Builders Association Ltd-Carter Homes, qn 1325. Compensation payments, qn 1327.

Irrigation-Sprinkler equipment, qn 914.

Land (Amendment) Bill, 1211, 1374, 1774, 1775.

(132) INDEX


Lands Department-Licences issued, qn 1717. Access to documents, qn 1807. Technology information systems, qn 1807. Objectives, qn 1808. Staff, qn 1808, qn 1809, qn 2862. Expenditure, qn 1808, qn 2220, qn 2602, qn 2603, qn 2610. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1809. Visual display units, qn 2236. Budget allocations, qn 2236.

Land Settlement (Amendment) Bill, 3146, 3184.


Local Authorities Superannuation (Amendment) Bill, 4432,4447.

Local Government Act (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2254, 2264.

Local Government Department-Access to documents, qn 2601. Objectives, qn 2601. Staff, qn 2601, qn 2602, qn 2604. Publications, qn 2602. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 2603. Expenditure, qn 2603, qn 3591. Purchases, qn 2603. Equal opportunity programme, qn 2603. State C0-ordination Council, qn 2607. Motor vehicles, qn 2607, qn 2612. Interpreters, qn 2608. Internal auditors, qn 2610. Day labour, qn 2612. Injuries to employees, qn 2612. Visual display units, qn 2613. Technology information systems, qn 3575. Legislation administered, qn 3575. Forms issued, qn 3582. Goods and services, qn 3587. Airconditioning, qn 3588. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3588. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3588. Grants and subsidies, qn 3588. Works and services, qn 3591. Communications systems, qn 3591. Flying of State fta& qn 3594. Alleged bribes, qn 3596. Corporate plans, qn 3601. Revenue collections, qn 5005.

Local Government Department (Director-General for Local Government) Bill, 302, 360, 560.

Local Government (House Builders' Liability) (Amendment) Bill, 1210, 1371, 1905, 1923, 1924, 1925.


Local Government (Municipal Council Elections) Bill, 3145, 3397, 3411, 3413, 3634, 3759, 3763, 3765,3766.3767,3768,3771,3948,3950.

Local Government (Pecuniary Interests of Councillors) Bill, 1173.

Local Government (Qualification of Councillors) Bill, 4087,5131.

Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board-Municipal contributions, qn 3592.

Ministerial Statements-Richmond City Council Report (Parts 2 and 3), 459. Ash Wednesday bush


fires, 311 S. Victorian Dairy Industry Authority, 3459,3471.

Municipalities-

Finance-Funds of Victorian municipal bodies, qn 3574. Municipal contributions, qn 3593. Local government wage subsidy scheme, qn 3606.

Geelong-Electoral boundaries, qn 2604. Review of municipalities, qn 2605.

General-Adult franchise, q 839, q 4705. Triennial elections, q 1132. Response to employment initiatives programme, q 1635, q 2055. Alleged intimidation of councillors, q 2541. Proposed legislation, q 3156. Consultations with Municipal Association of Victoria, q 3337. Municipal elections, q 4331. Extension of municipal year, q 5211.

Melbourne-Electoral rolls, q 605. Transfer of planning responsibilities, q 768. Council elections, q 2435. Handing over of powers of commissioners, q 2614. Use of properties, qn 3578.

Richmond-Report of Mr Nicholson, QC: Presented, 448; Ministerial statement, 459, 480; copies, q 530.

Planning-Reports on land acquisition and compensation, qn 1806. Town planning appeal procedures, q 480 I. Regulations, q 5126.

Planning, Ministry for-Corporate plans, qn 3032. Visual display units, qn 3032. Discretionary funds, qn 3034. Access to documents, qn 3218. Technology information systems, qn 3218. Objectives, qn 3219. Staff, qn 3219, qn 3223. Expenditure, qn 3219, qn 3222, qn 3924, qn 3925. Legislation administered, qn 3220. Publications, qn 3220. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 3222. Purchases, qn 3223. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3223. Trade union representation, qn 3223. Forms issued, qn 3239. Goods and services, qn 3919. Air~nditioning, qn 3920. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3920. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3920. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3920. Non-Government organizations, qn 3920, qn 3926. Grants and subsidies, qn 3921. Motor vehicles, qn 3921. Interpreters, qn 3921, qn 3928. Works and services, qn 3923. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3924. Internal auditors, qn 3924. Instruction manuals, qn 3924. Communications systems, qn 3925. Flying of State flag, qn 3928. Day labour, qn 3928. Alleged bribes, qn 3928. Injuries to employees, qn 3929. licences issued, qn 3931. Oil consumption, qn 5109. Entry to private premises, qn 5124.

Points of Order-Offensive remark, 1487. Rule of anticipation, 3337.

LEGISLA T1VE ASSEMBLY (133)


Police Department-Prosecutions for breaches of Litter Act, qn 2605. Offences against Weights and Measures Act, qn 3603.

Pounds (Amendment) Bill, 534, 606, 1140, 1141.

Phmary Industries-Foundation seed potatoes, qn 3211. Spindle tuber viroid potatoes, qn 3934. Compulsory registration of vegetable growers, qn 3559.

Public Account (Advances) Bill, 5160, 5161.

Questions on Notice-Answers, qn 1031, qn 1807, qn 2601, qn 3033, qn 3218, qn 3234, qn 3274, qn 3558, qn 3602.

Revocation and Excision of Crown Reservations Bill, 1475, 1649.


Rural Finance and Settlement Commission (Penalties) Bill, 4180, 4312.

Rural Finance Commission-Loans, qn 1202. Access to documents, qn 3234. Technology information systems, qn 3235. Objectives, qn 3235. Staff, qn 3235, qn 3236, qn 3237, qn 3238. Expenditure, qn 3235, qn 3237, qn 3257, qn 3258. Legislation administered, qn 3236. Publications, qn 3236. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 3237. Purchases, qn 3237. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3237. Trade union representation, qn 3238. Forms issued, qn 3240. Goods and services, qn 3249, qn 3257. Air-conditioning, qn 3249. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3250. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3250. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3250. Non-Government organizations, qn 3250, qn 3259. Grants and su~ sidies, qn 3250. Motor vehicles, qn 3250, qn 3262. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3257. Internal auditors, qn 3257. Instruction manuals, qn 3258. Communications systems, qn 3258. Hying of State flag, qn 3262. Day labour, qn 3262. Alleged bribes, qn 3262. Injuries to employees, qn 3262. Licences issued, qn 3264. Corporate plans, qn 3266. Visual display units, qn 3268. Discretionary funds, qn 3271.

Sale-yards-Newmarket, q 4534.


Swimming Pools-Safety, qn 2611. Proposed legislation, qn 2611.

Town' and Country Planning (Amendment) Bill (No. 2),4246, 4370.

Unions-Representation on statutory authorities and boards, qn 765. Representation in Ministry for Planning, qn 3223. Representation in Rural Finance Commission, qn 3238.

68445/83-6


Veterinary Surgeons (Amendment) Bill, 137, 1169, 1170, 1172.

Victorian Dairy Industry Authority-Inquiry into "Big M" advertising. q 1423,3459,3471.

Victorian Tobacco Growers (Disposal of Assets) Bill, 606,696.

Werribee South Water Supply (Validation) Bill, 1556, 1647.

Wheat Marketing (Amendment) Bill, 2473, 2548, 2552.

Young Farmer Establishment Scheme, qn 24.

Williams, Mr M. T. (Doncaster)

Abattoir and Meat Inspection (Further Amendment) Bill, 2460.

Abattoirs-Site in Power Road, Doveton, qn 1813. At Newmarket, qn 3242.

Accounting-Proposed establishment of accounting standards review board, qn 1806.

Acts of Parliament-Proclamations, qn 5204.

Advisory Council for Inter-Governmental Relations-Recommendations, qn 674. Government's attitude, qn 3264.

Agricultural Chemicals Act-Review, qn 674.

Agriculture, Department of-"Oout" sheep dip, qn 674. Kangaroo kill quotas, qn 675. Union representation, qn 765. Plague locusts, qn 914. Staff, qn 2353, qn 2427, qn 2528. Review, qn 1031, qn 1201,qn 2427. Purchases,qn 1201. Use of anabolic agents, qn 1327. Veterinary Research Unit species tests, qn 1328. Technology information systems, qn 1631. Legislation administered qn 1715. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1715. Herbicide 2, 4, 5-T, qn 2427. Expenditure, qn 2528, qn 2863, qn 3681, qn 5008. Equal opportunity programme, qn 2863. Forms, qn 3335. Goods and services, qn 3556. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3556. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3556, qn 3680. Recovery of expenditure, qn 3556. Non-Government organizations, qn 3557, qn 3919. Alleged bribes, qn 3559. Corporate plans, qn 3558. Grants and subsidies, qn 3680. Interpreters, qn 3680. Works and services, qn 3680. Hying of State flag, qn 3681. Day labour, qn 3681. Publications, qn 3911. Air-conditioning, qn 3918. Motor vehicles, qn 3927, qn 4672. Licences issued, qn 3930. Beef measles, 4168. Brucellosis, qn 4170. Oil consumption, qn 4666. Instruction manuals, qn 4674. Visual display units, qn 4678. Information supplied to television stations, qn 4697. Internal auditors,

(134) INDEX

Williams, Mr M. T.-continued

qn 4697. Overseas trips by officers, qn 5114. Communications systems, qn 5116. Injuries to employees, qn 5118.

Alcohol-Use by young persons, 796.

Alcohol and Drug Services-Government grants, qn 5122.

Ambulance Services-Ventricular fibrillation equipment, qn 3332.

Animals-Kangaroo kill quotas, qn 675. Rabbit population, qn 1536. Preservation of endangered species of birds, qn 2219. Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works farm, Werribee: Beef measles qn 4168; Brucellosis, qn 4170. Brucellosis eradication, qn 4688.

Apprentices-"Lease an Apprentice" scheme, qn 2041. Retrenchments, qn 2866.

Appropriation (1982-83, No. 1) Bill, 709, 1176, 1177, 1186, 1226, 1231, 1235, 1255, 1258, 1269, 1294, 1300, 1314, 1379, 1389, 1399, 1428, 1440, 1450, 1475,1484, 1493, 1501, 1507, 1509.

Arts, Ministry for the-Objectives, qn 2221. Staff, qn 2221, qn 2222. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 2222. Purchases, qn 2222. Equal opportunity programme, qn 2222. Expenditure, qn 2354, qn 3005. Access to documents, qn 2529. Goods and services, qn 3917. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3918. Alleged bribes, qn 3927. Non-Government organizations, qn 4258. Recovery of expenditure, qn 4259. Internal auditors, qn 4259. Information supplied to television stations, qn 4259. Oil consumption, qn 4667. Corporate plan, qn 4677. Revenue collections, qn 4696. Technology information systems, qn 5014. Communications systems, qn50 15.

Arts, The-Donations to Victorian art galleries, qn 1717. Lending or hiring of works of art, qn 3005.


Auditor-General-Report, qn 1030. Duties, qn 3304.

Australian Transport Advisory Council-Recom-mendations, qn 1118.

Australia Post-Use for electoral administrative purposes, qn 673.

Berkeley, K. and c., Holdings Pty Ltd, 2088.

Budget-For 1982-83, 709, 1176, 1177, 1186, 1226, 1231, 1235, 1255, 1259, 1269, 1294, 1300, 1314, 1379, 1389, 1399, 1428, 1439, 1450, 1475, 1484, 1493, 1501, 1507, 1509. Allocations to relieve stress and suffering, qn 3242.

Casinos-Inquiry by Mr Connor, QC: Witnesses, 397. Alleged in St Kilda, qn 2738.

Censorship-For children, qn 3310.

WiIliams, Mr M. T.-continued

Child Care-Diet of school children, qn 3304. Urine screen tests of newborn children, qn 3319. Preschool and child minding centre inspections, qn 3582.

Child Cruelty-Deaths, qn 2051. National Children's Foundation, qn 3212.

Commonwealth Government-Review of administrative breakdowns and failures, qn 3329. Legalization of videotaping of television programmes, qn 3582.

Commonwealth-State Relations-Recommendations of conferences, qn 3333.

Community Welfare Services-Department ofExpenditure, qn 765, qn 2050, qn 3256. Staff, qn 767, qn 2123, qn 3276. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1715. Hiring of consultants, qn 1716. Publications, qn 2043. Purchases, qn 2044. Equal opportunity programme, qn 2045. Trade union representation, qn 2045. Information supplied to television stations, qn 2050. Internal audits, qn 2050. Deaths as a result of child abuse, qn 2051. Issue oflicences, qn 2053. Legislation administered, qn 2123. Technology information systems, qn 2220. Grants and subsidies, qn 2230. Interpreters, qn 2230. Instruction manuals, qn 2230. Forms issued, qn 3240. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3249. Works and services, qn 3256. Alleged bribes, qn 3262. Goods and services, qn 3295. Non-Government organizations, qn 3301. Corporate plans, qn 3313. Objectives,qn 3830. Review, qn 4148. Overseas trips by officers, qn 4158. Flying of State flag, qn 4676. Motor vehicles, qn 4677. Day labour, qn 4677. Visual display units, qn 4678.

Conservation, Ministry for-.!..Access to documents, qn 1540. Technology information systems, qn 1541. Staff, qn 1541, qn 1948, qn 2224. Expenditure, qn 1541, qn 1947, qn 2609, qn 3252. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1541. Legislation administered, qn 1947. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1948. Publications, qn 2223. PUrchases, qn 2224, qn 4682. Trade union representation, qn 2604. Forms, qn 2605. Air-conditioning, qn 2606. State Co-ordination Council, qn 2606. Advertising and public relations services, qn 2606. Subsidies and grants, qn 2606, qn 2607. Motor vehicles, qn 2607, qn 2611. Interpreters, qn 2607. Works and services, qn 2608. Information supplied to television stations, qn 2608. Instruction manuals, qn 2609. NonGovernment organizations, qn 2609, qn 4681. Day labour, qn 2611. Injuries to employees, qn 2611. Internal auditors, qn 2868. Communications systems, qn 2868. Flying of State flag, qn 3030. Oil consumption, qn 3232. Goods and services,



qn 3246. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3246. Alleged bribes, qn 3261. Visual display units, qn 3267. Corporate plan, qn 3491. Revenue collections, qn 4689.

Consumer Affairs-Pamphlei on funeral arrangements, qn 3259. Repossession of goods purchased under hire purchase, qn 4163.

Consumer Affairs, Ministry of-Budget allocation, 1314, 1379. Access to documents, qn 2524. Technology information systems, qn 2525. Objectives, qn 2525. Staff, qn 2525, qn 2526. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 2526. Purchases, qn 2526. Equal opportunity programme, qn 2526. Trade union representation, qn 2526. Expenditure, qn 3224, qn 3226. Legislation administered, qn 3224. Publications, qn 3225. Review, qn 3226. Entry to private premises, qn 5124.

Corporate Affairs-Proposed establishment of accounting standards review board, qn 1806. Investigations of companies, qn 3284.

Council of Law Reporting in Victoria Bill, 69.

Country Fire Authority-Readiness, qn 912.

Country Roads Board-Land, qn 1118. Capital works programmes, qn 4258.

Dairy Industry-Milk consumption, qn 2355. Melbourne bottled milk prices, qn 2356.

Deaths-Hon. J. J. Ginifer, 15. R. H. Suggett, Esq., 1416.


Dental Services-For school children in Doncaster electorate, qn 671.

Drugs-Effects of marijuana smoking, qn 912. Article in Alternative Handbook 1983. 3206. Methaqualone and phencyclidine, qn 3275. Antihypertensive drugs research, qn 3313. Odyssey House treatment method, qn 3316. Heroin users, qn 3318. Diazepam, qn 3318, qn 3599. Admissions to treatment centres, qn 3331. Warning labels on glue containers, qn 3574. Birth defects linked with Debendox, qn 3583. Supply of Almevax, qn 3599.

Eastern Railway Construction (Repeal) Bill, 2581, 2585.

Economic Development, Ministry for-Budget allocation, 1235. Access to documents, qn 1809. Objectives, qn 1810, qn 4694. Staff, qn 1810, qn 1812, qn 4693. Legislation administered, qn 1810. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1811. Purchases, qn 1811. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1811, qn 4693. Review of operations, qn 1812. Issue of licences, qn 1814. Technology information systems, qn 2864. Expenditure,

Williams, Mr M. T .-continued

qn 2865, qn 2866, qn 3251. Publications, qn 2865. Air-conditioning, qn 2867. Advertising and public relations services, qn 2867. Interpreters, qn 2867. Information supplied to television stations, qn 2868. Communications systems, qn 2868. Motor vehicles, qn 2869, qn 3246. Trade union representation, qn 3226. Forms issued, qn 3239. Goods and services, qn 3245, qn 4694. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3245. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3245. Non-Government organizations, qn 3245, qn 3252. Grants and subsidies, qn 3245. Works and services, qn 3251. Internal auditors, qn 3251. Instruction manuals, qn 3251, qn 3776. Flying of State flag, qn 3260. Day labour, qn 3260. Alleged bribes, qn 3260. Injuries to employees, qn 3260. Corporate plans, qn 3265. Visual display units, qn 3266. Oil consumption, qn 3276. Administration of tourism, qn 3277, qn 3278, qn 3279, qn 3280, qn 3281, qn 3284, qn 3295, qn 3296, qn 3302, qn 3303, qn 3307, qn 3308, qn 3309, qn 3313, qn 3314. Revenue collection, qn 4694.

Economy, The-Keynesian economics, 710. Effect of 35-hour week, qn 5107.

Education-Doncaster Primary School, 906. Schools in Doncaster electorate, qn 1534. In-service applications, qn 1536. Behavioural problems of students, qn 1536. Qualified teachers, qn 1713. Staff of Minister of Educational Services, qn 1714. Community education officers, qn 1716. Inquiry into management education, qn 2523. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 2527, qn 2528. Expenditure, qn 2528. Activities of teacher unions, 2638, 2640. East Doncaster High School, 2638. Doncaster High School, 2639. Years of schooling, 2639. Ansua Developmental School, qn 2736. Voucher system of funding, qn 2738. Special assistance programmes for students, qn 2860. School and preschool medical services, qn 3292. Diet of school children, qn 3304. Of handicapped children, qn 4154.

Education Department-Land in Doncaster, 1191. Budget allocation, 1428, 1439, 1450, 1475, 1484. Objectives, qn 2527. Purchases, qn 2528. Expenditure, qn 3001, qn 4672, qn 4673. Access to documents, qn 4147. Grants and subsidies, qn 4155. Internal auditors, qn 4158. Capital works programmes, qn 4258. Equal opportunity programme, qn 4665. Forms, qn 4669, qn 4670. Works and services, qn 4672, qn 4673. Instruction manuals, qn 4672. Day labour, qn 4675. Alleged bribes, qn 4675, qn 4676.

Egg Industry Stabilization (Amendment) Bill, 2932.

(136) INDEX


Electoral-Statistics on non-voters at State elections, qn 673. Joint Electoral Agreement, qn 673. Use of Australia Post, qn 673. Habitation review in Doncaster, qn 1330. Guidelines for Parliamentary candidates, qn 1331. Breaches, qn 3211. Election funds, 4660.


Employment and Training-Youth unemployment, 711. "Lease an Apprentice" scheme, qn 2041. Industry training committees, qn 2042. Working party on skill shortages, qn 2042. Expenditure on manpower training schemes, qn 2219. Apprentice retrenchments, qn 2866. Industrial fellowship, qn 2870.

Employment and Training, Ministry for-Budget allocation, 1389, 1399. Industry training committees, qn 2042. Working party on skill shortages, qn 2042. Access to documents, qn 2046. Technology information systems, qn 2046. Objectives, qn 2046. -

Energy Resources-Cost comparison of nuclear power and brown coal, qn 4161.

Environment-Liquid trade waste, qn 1409. E.coli in Port Phillip Bay, qn 1544. Bacteriological samplings ofYarra River, qn 1547. Oil tank washers, qn 2235. Air quality in Melbourne metropolitan area, qn 2532. Ring-pull tops on cans, qn 2535.

Environment Protection Authority-Policy on solid waste disposal, qn 1409.

Equal Opportunity-Programme in: Department of Labour and Industry, qn 1542; Ministry for Police and Emergency Services, qn 1543; Lands Department, qn 1809; Ministry for Economic Development, qn 1811, qn 3280, qn 4693; Department of Community Welfare Services, qn 2045; Ministry for the Arts, qn 2222; Ministry of Consumer Affairs, qn 2526, qn 3229; Local Government Department, qn 2603; Department of Agriculture, qn 2863; Forests Commission, qn 3217; Ministry for Planning, qn 3222; Rural Finance Commission, qn 3237; Health Commission, qn 3283; Ministry of Transport, qn 3578; Education Department, qn 4665; Ministry of Housing, qn 5004; Department of the Premier and Cabinet, qn 5113; Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation, qn 5315. Proposed Victorian Bill of Rights, qn 1713, qn 3310.

Ethnic Affairs Commission-Forms issued, qn 4149. Goods and services, qn 4156. Air-conditioning, qn 4156. Overseas trips by officers, qn 4156.· State Co-ordination Council, qn 4156. Advertising and public relations services, qn 4157, qn 4158. NonGovernment organizations, qn 4157, qn 4160. Subsidies and grants, qn 4157. Motor vehicles,


qn 4157, qn 4162. Interpreters, qn 4157. Works and services, qn 4158. Information supplied to television stations, qn 4158. Expenditure, qn 4158, qn 4159. Internal auditors, qn 4159. Instruction manuals, qn 4159. Communications systems, qn 4159. Flying of State flag, qn 4162. Day labour, qn 4162. Alleged bribes, qn 4162. Injuries to employees, qn 4162. Corporate plans, qn 4164. Visual display units, qn 4165. Revenue collections, qn 4688. Entry to private premises, qn 4696.

Forests Commission-Access to documents, qn 3212. Technology information systems, qn 3213. Objectives, qn 3213. Expenditure~ qn 3214, qn 3216, qn 5010. Staff, qn 3214, qn 3215, qn 3217. Administration of legislation, qn 3215. Publications, qn 3215. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 3216. Purchases, qn 3216. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3217. Review, qn 3217. Trade union representation, qn 3217. Oil consumption, qn 5006. Forms issued, qn 5006. Goods and services, qn 5006. Air-conditioning, qn 5006. Overseas trips by officers, qn 5006. State Co-ordination Council, qn 5007. Advertising and public relations services, qn 5007. Grants and subsidies, qn 5007. Motor vehicles, qn 5008. Interpreters, qn 5008. Works and services, qn 5009. Information supplied to television stations, qn 5009. Internal auditors, qn 5010. Non-Government organizations, qn 5010. Flying of State flag, qn 5011. Day labour, qn 5011. Alleged bribes, qn 5011. Injuries to employees, qn 5011. Licences issued, qn 5012. Corporate plans, qn 5012. Visual display units, qn 5012.



Gambling-Poker machines: Introduction, qn 273; alleged statement by Premier, q 4335; inquiry, qn 5322. Illegal casinos, 796. Bingo, qn 4149, qn 4163. Bally Corporation, 4547.

Geriatric Services-Hospital beds, qn 3297. Nursing homes: Waiting lists, qn 3309, qn 3322, qn 3327; deaths caused by brain failure, qn 3311; private, qn 3326. Medical advice on strokes, qn 3334.

Government Departments and InstrumentalitiesProperty values. qn 524. Trade union representation, qn 765. Authorities responsible to: Minister for Community Welfare Services, qn 765, qn 767, qn 1715, qn 2043, qn 2044, qn 2045, qn 2050, qn 2052, qn 2123, qn 2220, qn 2230. qn 3240. qn 3249. qn 3256, qn 3257. qn 3262. qn 3276, qn 3295, qn 3301, qn 3313. qn 3830. qn 4148, qn 4158, qn 4666, qn 4667, qn 4671, qn 4673,


WilJiams, Mr M. T.-continued

qn 4676, qn 4677, qn 4678; Minister of Health, qn 915, qn 916, qn 1408, qn 1539, qn 3282, qn 3283, qn 3294, qn 3305, qn 3324, qn 3328, qn 3576, qn 3587, qn 3590, qn 3598; Minister of Agriculture, qn 1031, qn 1201, qn 1631, qn 1715, qn 2353, qn 2427, qn 2528, qn 2529, qn 2862, qn 2863, qn 3234, qn 3235, qn 3236, qn 3237, qn 3238, qn 3239, qn 3240, qn 3249, qn 3250, qn 3257, qn 3258, qn 3263, qn 3264, qn 3266, qn 3268, qn 3555, qn 3556, qn 3557, qn 3558, qn 3680, qn 3681, qn 3911, qn 3918, qn 3919, (In 3927, qn 3930, (In 4666, qn 4672, (In 4674, (In 4678, qn 4697, 'In 5008, qn 5114, 'In 5116, qn 5118; Minister of Labour and Industry, qn 1119, qn lI20, qn 1320, qn 1542, qn 1543, qn 1874, qn 1875, 'In 2530, qn 2531, 'In 2536, qn 2923, qn 3239, 'In 3246, qn 3247, 'In 3253, qn 3261, qn 3294, 'In 3299, qn 3306, 'In 3323, qn 3328, qn 3€79, qn 3680, qn 3681, qn 3682, qn 3913, qn 4667, qn 4673, qn 4689; AttorneyGeneral, qn 1200, 'In 1537, qn 2504, qn 3223, qn 3224, qn 3319, qn 3557, qn 3575, qn 3582, qn 3587, qn 3589, qn 3595, qn 3601, qn 3909, qn 3910, qn 3911, 'In 3917, qn 3926, qn 3928, qn 4154, qn 4155, qil5014, qn 5016, qn 5109, qn 5115; Minister for Police and Emergency Services, qn 1202, qn 1543, qn 2224, qn 2225, qn 2737, qn 3232, 'In 3233, 'In 3283, 'In 3294, qn 3299, qn 3300, qn 3301, qn 3306, qn 3307, qn 3313, 'In 3324, 'In 3325, qn 3328, qn 3330, qn 3334, qn 4148, 'In 4155, qn 4156, qn 4258, qn 5006, qn 5013; Minister of Housing, qn 1202, qn 1331, qn 1537, qn 1538, 'In 1539, 'In 1546, qn 3231, qn 3232, qn 3246, qn 3253, qn 3260, qn 3264, 'In 3281, qn 3282, qn 3298, qn 3299, qn 3305, qn 3306, 'In 3490, qn 3587, 'In 3595, qn 3682, qn 3776, 'In 4673, qn 4681, qn 4691, qn 5004, qn 5005, qn 5014, 'In 5318; Minister of Immigration and Ethnic Affilirs, qn 1202, qn 3226, qn 3227, qn 3228, qn 3229, qn 4149, qn 4156, qn 4157, qn 4158, qn 4159, qn 4160, qn 4162, qn 4164, qn 4165, qn 4688, qn 4696; Minister for Property and Services, qn 1328, qn 1329, qn 1544, qn 2125, qn 2127, qn 2128, qn 3233, qn 3239, qn 3247, qn 3248, qn 3249, qn 3254, qn 3255, qn 3256, qn 3262, qn 3264, qn 3265, qn 3267, qn 3329, 'In 3923, qn 4669, qn 4690, qn 4695; Minister for Conservation, qn 1540, qn 1541, qn 1947, qn 1948, qn 2223, qn 2224, qn 2530, qn 2604, qn 2605, qn 2606, 'In 2607, 'In 2608, qn 2609, qn 2611, qn 2868, qn 3030, 'In 3231, qn 3246, qn 3252, qn 3261, qn 3267, qn 3491, qn 4681, qn 4682, qn 4689; Treasurer, qn 1713, qn 1946, qn 2220, qn 2861, qn 3908, qn 3915, qn 3917, qn 3922, qn 3923, qn 3927, qn 3932, an 4258, qn 4665, qn 4692, an 5004; Minister of


Lands, qn 1717, qn 1807, qn 1808, 'In 1809, qn 2220, qn 2235, qn 3916, qn 3919, 'In 3927, qn 3932, qn 4147, qn 4160, qn 4689, qn 4693, qn 5000, qn 5001, qn 5002, qn 5008, 'In 5012; Minister .or Economic Development, 'In 1809, qn 1810, qn 1811, qn 1812, qn 1814, 'In 2864, qn 2865, qn 2866, 'In 2867, qn 2868, 'In 2869, qn 3226, qn 3239, qn 3245, qn 3246, 'In 3251, qn 3252, qn 3260, qn 3265, qn 3266, 'In 3276, 'In 3277, qn 3278, qn 3279, qn 3280, 'In 3281, 'In 3284, qn 3295, qn 3296, qn 3302, qn 3303, qn 3307, qn 3308, 'In 3309, qn 3313, 'In 3314, qn 3776, qn 4690, qn 4693, qn 4694; Minister of Public Works, qn 1946, 'In 1947, 'In 2354, 'In 3229, qn 3230, qn 3239, qn 3247, qn 3254, qn 3261, qn 3265, qn 3276, qn 3326, qn 4671, 'In 5110, qn SIll, qn 5112, qn 5114, qn 5115, qn 5116, qn 5117, qn 5119, qn 5120, qn 5123; Minister for Employment and Training, qn 2046; Minister for Federal Affairs, qn 2121, qn 2122, qn 2862, qn 4675; Premier, qn 2123, qn 2124, 'In 2125, qn 2866, qn 3322, qn 3323, qn 3325, qn 3328, qn 3334, qn 3555, qn 3556, qn 3557, 'In 3585, qn 3586, qn 3588, 'In 3594, qn 3602, qn 3680, qn 3914, qn 3926, qn 4668, qn 4670, 'In 4675, 'In 4691, 'In 4692, qn 4696, qn 5113; Minister for the Arts, qn 2221, qn 2222, qn 2354, qn 2529, qn 3005, qn 3917, 'In 3927, qn 4258, qn 4259, 'In 4667, qn 4677, qn 4696, qn 5014, 'In 5015; Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation, qn 2223, qn 5000, qn 5001, 'In 5002, 'In 5003, qn 5313, 'In 5314, qn 5315, qn 5317, 'In 5318, 'In 5322; Minister of Consumer Affairs, 'In 2524, 'In 2525, qn 2526, qn 3224, qn 3225, qn 3226, qn 5124; Minister of Educational Services, 'In 2527, qn 3911, qn 3922, 'In 3927, 'In 4147, 'In 4158, qn 4665, qn 4670, qn 4674, qn 4675, qn 4676; Minister for Local Government, qn 2601, 'In 2602, qn 2603, qn 2604, qn 2607, 'In 2608, qn 2610, qn 2612, qn 3575, 'In 3582, qn 3587, qn 3588, qn 3591, qn 3594, qn 3595, qn 3601, qn 5004; Minister for Planning, 'In 3032, qn 3034, 'In 3217, qn 3218, qn 3219, 'In 3220, 'In 3222, qn 3223, qn 3224, qn 3239, qn 3919, qn 3920, qn 3921, qn 3923, qn 3924, qn 3925, 'In 3928, qn 3929, qn 3931, qn 5109, qn 5124; Minister of Forests, qn 3212, qn 3213, qn 3214, 'In 3215, 'In 3216, qn 3217, qn 3218, qn 3219, qn 5006, qn 5007, qn 5008, qn 5009, qn 5010, 'In 5011, qn 5012; Minister of Transport, 'In 3491, qn 3576, 'In 3577, qn 3578, qn 3582, qn 3590, 'In 3595, 'In 3601, qn 3678, qn 3680, 'In 5315, qn 5316, qn 5318, qn 5319, qn 5322; Minister for Minerals and Energy, qn 3807, qn 3905, 'In 3908, 'In 3916, qn 40 18, qn 40 19; Minister of Education, qn 3911, qn 3917, an 3921. gn 3926, 'In 4147, qn 4155,

(138) INDEX

Williams, Mr M. T .-continued Williams, Mr M. T.-continued

qn 4665, qn 4669, qn 4672, qn 4675; Minister for Industrial Affairs, qn 4688. Occupational Safety and Health Code, qn 1119. Standard of presentation of financial documents, 1800. Public authorities' return on assets, 4911.

Government Printing Office-Financial allocation, 4591. Printing and distribution of Hansard. 513.

Grievances, 397, 795,2088,2638,3531,4286,4547.

Hansard-Printing and distribution, 513. Budget allocation, 1179.

Health-Review of Agricultural Chemicals Act, qn 674. Effects of marijuana smoking, qn 912. International code of marketing of breast feeding substitutes, qn 913. Herpes simplex 11, qn 913. Down's syndrome, qn 913, 1028. Golden staph, qn 1535. Measles vaccine, qn 1545. Heat lamp and fluorescent lighting controls, qn 1546. Controls on products containing dioxins, qn 1546. Snake bite kits and treatment, qn 1546. Use of ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes, qn 1547. Methaqualone and phencyclidine, qn 3275. Breaches of Health Act, qn 3308. Visual display units, qn 3309. Congenital malformations, qn 3310. Sick leave among smokers and non-smokers, qn 3311. Intake of refined carbohydrates, alcohol and fat, qn 3311. Anti-hypertensive drugs research, qn 3313. Odyssey House treatment method. qn 3316. qn 3318. Heroin users. qn 3318. Diazepam (Valium), qn 3318, qn 3599. Sugar content of medicines, qn 3329. Study of haemostatic mechanisms, qn 3330. Wernicke's encephalopathy. qn 3330. Attendance of homosexuals at venereal disease clinics, qn 3332. Neo-natal circumcision, qn 3332. "Healing" practices, qn 3333. Treatment of epilepsy, qn 3333. Alleged hazard of sauna baths, qn 3334. Illepl drug trade, 3531. Products offending against Health Act, qn 3583. Venereal disease among homosexuals, qn 3583. Birth defects linked with drug 'Debendox', qn 3584. Vending machine sales of contraceptives, qn 3596. Advertising of tobacco products, qn 3597. Correlation between high blood pressure and smoking, qn 3598. Sale of urea-formaldehyde foam insulation, qn 3598. Death rate among Mormons, qn 3598. Drinking of water, qn 3599. Supply of drug Almevax, qn 3599. Legionellas in water systems, qn 3599. Whooping cough, qn 3600. Cardiovascular disease, qn 3604.

Health Commission-Review, qn 915. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 915. Purchases, qn 915. Forms issued, qn 915. Staff, qn 1408, qn 3282, qn 3283. Access to documents, qn 1408. Administration of legislation, qn 1539. Meat packaging controls, qn 1544. Controls on aerosol products,

qn 1544. Publications, qn 3282. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3283. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3294. Motor vehicles, qn 3294, qn 3328. Pamphlets, qn 3305. Goods and services, qn 3324. Air-conditioning, qn 3324. Assessments under Alcoholics and Drug-dependent Persons Act, qn 3327. Technology information systems, qn 3576. Oil consumption, qn 3576. Grants and subsidies, qn 3587. Communications systems, qn 3590. Licences issued, qn 3598. Capital works programmes, qn 4258.

Health Fund-Reimbursement for elective surgery, qn 1408.

Herbicides-Review of Agricultural Chemicals Act, qn 674. Use of 2, 4, 5-T by Department of Agriculture, qn 2427.

Hospitals-Capital works programme, 579. Beds for geriatric patients, qn 3297. Integration of private and public facilities, qn 3319. Use of nuclear magnetic resonance scanners, qn 3331. Standards, qn 3333. Assessment of patient care, qn 3333. Commission of Inquiry into the Efficiency and Administration of Hospitals, qn 3575.

House Builders' Liability-Arbitrators, qn 2600.

Housing-Home renovation service, qn 127. House builders' liability, qn 2600.

Housing Commission-Maintenance costs of houses and units. qn 3491.

Housing, Ministry of-Motor vehicles, qn 1202, qn 3305. Forms, qn 1331. Interpreters, qn 1331. Access to documents. qn 1537. Technology information systems, qn 1538. Objectives, qn 1538. Administration of legislation, qn 1538. Staff, qn 1538, qn 3281, qn 3282. Monitoring of tele'phone calls, qn 1539. Purchases, qn 1539, qn 4681.. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1539. Overseas trips by officers, qn 1546. Expenditure, qn 3~31, qn 3232, qn 3298, qn 3253. Goods and services, qn 3246. Injuries to employees, qn 3260. Trade union representation, qn 3282. Goods and services, qn 3298. Internal auditors, qn 3298. Communications systems, qn 3299. Non-Government organizations, qn 3299. Flying of State flag, qn 3305. Alleged bribes, qn 3306. Grants and subsidies, qn 3490. Air-conditioning, qn 3587. Day labour, qn 3595. Visual display units, qn 3680. Review of legislation, qn 3716. Information supplied to television stations, qn 4673. Oil consump!!~~, gn 4691.

Immigration and Ethnic Affairs-Licences issued, qn 1202. Interpreters, qn 1331, qn 5108. Migrant unemployment, qn 3030.



Immigration and Ethnic Affairs, Ministry of-Access to documents, qn 3226. Technology information systems, qn 3227. Objectives, qn 3227. Expenditure, qn 3227, qn 3228. Staff, qn 3228, qn 3229. Publications, qn 3228. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 3228. Purchases, qn 3229. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3229.

Industrial Affairs, Ministry for-Revenue collections, qn 4688.


Industrial Safety-Accidents involving hospitalization, qn 3327.

Industry-Training committees, qn 2042. Proposed economic development strategy, qn 2052. Control of carcinogenic substances, qn 2231. Proposed Tullamarine free trade zone, qn 5107.

International Labour Organization-Conventions, qn 2869.

I rrigation-Sprinkler equipment, qn 914.

Labor Party-Activities of David Combe, 4548.

Labour and Industry, Department of-Technology information systems, qn 1119. Monitoring oftelephone calls, qn 1120. Purchases, qn 1120. Budget allocation, 1300. Staff, 1328, qn 1874, qn 3913. Objectives, qn 1542. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1542. Review, qn 1543. Expenditure, qn 1874, qn 2531, qn 3253, qn 3299, qn 3923. Administration of legislation, qn 1874. Publications, qn 1875. Access to documents, qn 2530. Trade union representation, qn 2531. Licences issued, qn 2536. Forms issued, qn 3239. Goods and services, qn 3246. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3247. Grants and subsidies, qn 3247. Works and services, qn 3253. Non-Government organizations, qn 3253. Motor vehicles, qn 3261, qn 3679. Alleged bribes, qn 3261. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3294. Flying of State flag, qn 3306. Day labour, qn 3306. Interpreters, qn 3323. Injuries to employees, qn 3328. Air-conditioning, qn 3679. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3679. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3680. Internal auditors, qn 3681. Visual display units, qn 3682. Communications systems, qn 3923. Oil consumption, qn 4667. Revenue collections, qn 4689.

Land-National register, qn 3584. Register of assets owned or leased by State, qn 5000.

Lands Department-Licences issued, qn 1717. Access to documents, qn 1807. Technology information systems, qn 1807. Objectives, qn 1808. Staff, qn 1808, qn 1809, qn 2862. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1808. Purchases, qn 1809. Equal


opportunity programme, qn 1809. Visual display units, qn 2235. Forms, qn 3916. Goods and services, qn 3919. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3919. Alleged bribes, qn 3927. Corporate plans, qn 3932. Oil consumption, qn 4147. Trade union representation, qn 4147. Works and services, qn 4160. Expenditure, qn 4160, qn 5002. NonGovernment organizations, qn 4160. Revenue collections, qn 4689. Entry to private premises, qn 4690. Information supplied to television stations, qn 4693. Internal auditors, qn 4693. Flying of State flag, qn 4693. Administration of legislation, qn 5000. Overseas trips by officers, qn 5000. Advertising and public relations services, qn 500 1, qn 5002. Interpreters, qn 5001. Communications systems, qn 5002. Injuries to employees, qn 5002. Motor vehicles, qn 5008, qn 5012.


Law Courts-Legal aid, qn 2042. Delays in hearings, qn 2535. Need for Magistrates Court for City of Doncaster and Templestowe, qn 3293. Applications for maintenance and custody, qn 3678. ChiJdren's Court, qn 4149.

Law Department-Objectives, qn 1200. Budget allocation, 1493, 1501, 1507, 1509. Expenditure, qn 1537, qn 3576, qn 3589. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1537. Warrants of distress, qn 2534. Purchases, qn 2604. Technology information systems, qn 3224. Trade union representation, qn 3224. Files, qn 3242. Petitions for divorce to Family Court, qn 3293. Station Hotel, Port Melbourne, qn 3315. Access to documents, qn 3319. Visual display units, qn 3557. Forms issued, qn 3582. Definition of death, qn 3583. Goods and services, qn 3587. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3587. Works and services, qn 3589. Non-Government organizations, qn 3589, qn 4155. Prosecutions for receiving, conspiracy or misprision of a felony, qn 3594. Flying of State flag, qn 3595. Alleged bribes, qn 3595. Injuries to employees, qn 3595. Accountability of organization office bearers, qn 3600. Corporate plans, qn 3601. Administration of legislation, qn 3909. Publications, qn 3910. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3911. Commissioners for taking declarations and affidavits, qn 3916. Justices of the peace, qn 3916. Motor vehicles, qn 3917, qn 3926. Licences issued, qn 3930. Advertising and public relations services, qn 4154. Grants and subsidies, qn 4155. Staff, qn 5014, qn 5109, qn 5IlO. Revenue, qn 5016. Information supplied to television stations, qn 5115.

Liberal Party-Free enterprise philosophy, 710.


(140) INDEX


Local Government Department-Access to documents, qn 2601. Objectives, qn 2601. Staff, qn 2601. qn 2602, qn 2604. Publications. qn 2602. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 2603. Expenditure, qn 2603, qn 2610, qn 3591. Purchases, qn 2603. Equal opportunity programme, qn 2603. State Co-ordination Council, qn 2607. Motor vehicles, qn 2608, qn 2612. Interpreters, qn 2608. Internal auditors, qn 2610. Day labour, qn 2612. Injuries to employees, qn 2612. Visual display units. qn 2613. Technology information systems. qn 3575. Administration of legislation, qn 3575. Forms issued, qn 3582. Goods and services, qn 3587. Air-conditioning, qn 3587. Overseas trips by officers. qn 3588. Advertising and public relations services. qn 3588. Grants and subsidies, qn 3588. Communications systems, qn 3591. flying of State flag, qn 3594. Alleged bribes, qn 3595. Corporate plans, qn 3601. Revenue collections, qn 5004.



Management and Budget Bill, 4379.

Management and Budget, Department of-Objectives, qn 1536. Access to documents, qn 1713. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1946. Purchases, qn 1946. Expenditure, qn 2861. Oil consumption, qn 4665. Information supplied to tele¥ision stations, qn 4692. Revenue collections, qn 5004.

McGrath. james, Foundation, qn 3317, qn 3318, qn 3329.

Media-Contribution to Toorak Times, qn 3293.

Medical Practitioners (Private Hospitals) Bill, 255, 339,353.

Medical Services-School and pre-school, qn 3292. Over-servicing, qn 3319. Practitioners employed by Odyssey House, qn 3329. "Healing" practices, qn 3333. Medical advice on strokes, qn 3334. Disciplinary powers, qn 3584. Fee-splitting for pathology and radiology services, qn 3596.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works-Land acquisition, qn 374. Beef measles in farm stock, qn 4168. Sales ofland, qn 4168. Brucellosis in farm stock, qn 4170.

Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways BoardCapital works programme, qn 1118.

Members-Delivery of mail, 435. Private interests, qn 1716. Electorate office of honourable member for Syndal, 2421.

Members of Parliament (Register ofInterests) ActReview, qn 1716.


Mental Health-Neurotrauma, qn 3332.

Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board-Computerization, qn 2218. Trade union representation, qn 2737.

Ministerial Statements-Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union of Australia: Royal Commission, 105. Hospital capital works programme, 579. Richmond City Council report (Parts 2 and 3), q 1336.

Ministry, The-Staff of: Minister of Agriculture, qn 675, qn 1201; Minister of Health, qn 915; Attorney-General, qn 1201; Minister of Labour and Industry, qn 1328; Minister for Property and Services, qn 1329; Treasurer, qn 1537; Minister of Education, qn 1714, qn 2528; Minister of Lands, qn 1808; Minister for Economic Development, qn 1810, qn 1811; Minister for Conservation, qn 1947, qn 2530; Minister for Federal Affairs, qn 2122; Minister for Community Welfare Services, qn 2122; Premier, qn 2124; Minister for the Arts, qn 2221; Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation, qn 2223; Minister of Consumer Affairs, qn 2525; Minister of Educational Services, qn 2527; Minister of Forests, qn 3214; Minister for Planning, qn 3219; Minister for Ethnic Affairs, qn 3226; Minister of Public Works, qn 3230; Minister of Agriculture, qn 3235; Minister of Transport, qn 3577; Minister for Minerals and Energy, qn 3907; Minister of Water Supply, qn 5109. Disclosure of interests, qn 1717. Minister of Educational Services: Objectives, qn 2527; expenditure, qn 2527; purchases, qn 2527. Document service, qn 3319. Alleged statement by Premier on poker machines, qn 4335.

Mortuaries-Transport of corpses, qn 1409.

Municipalities-Home renovation service, qn 127. Report ofMr Nicholson, QC: Prosecutions arising from inquiry into Richmond City Council, q 1336, 3061. Prosecutions for breaches of Litter Act. qn 2605. Pinball and amusement machines, qn 2612. Funds for Victorian municipal bodies. qn 3573. Properties owned by City of Melbourne, qn 3578.


National Companies and Securities CommissionAccounting standards review board, qn 1806.

National Securities and Exchange Act-Review, qn 3322.


Nuclear Activities (Prohibitions) Bill, 5283, 5284.

Occupational Safety and Health Code, qn 1119.



Odyssey House-Treatment method, qn 3316, qn 3318,3533. Payments, qn 3317,3533. Travel and accommodation expenses, qn 3317. Consultants' fees, qn 3317. Investigation, qn 3318. Employment of medical practitioners, qn 3329. Admission of drug offenders, qn 3573.


Parliament-Budget allocation: For Refreshment Rooms, I 176; for Parliamentary Library, 1177. Library staff, 4592.

Pay-roll Tax (Further Amendment) Bill, 2559.

Petitions-Returnable drink containers, 4441. Hotel trading hours, 480 I.


Planning-Land acquisition and compensation, qn 1806. Establishment of hypermarkets, qn 2870.

Planning, Ministry for-Corporate plans, qn 3032. Visual display units, qn 3032. Access to documents, qn 3217. Technology information systems, qn 3218. Objectives, qn 3219. Expenditure, qn 3219, qn 3222, qn 3924, qn 3925. Staff, qn 3219, qn 3220, qn 3223. Administration of legislation, qn 3220. Publications, qn 3220. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 3221. Purchases, qn 3222. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3222. Review, qn 3223. Trade union representation, qn 3223. Forms, qn 3239. Goods and services, qn 3919. Airconditioning, qn 3919. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3919. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3920. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3920. Non-Government organizations, qn 3920, qn 3925. Grants and subsidies, qn 3920. Motor vehicles, qn 3921, qn 3928. Interpreters, qn 3921. Works and services, qn 3923. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3924. Internal auditors, qn 3924. Instruction manuals, qn 3924. Recovery of expenditure, qn 3924. Communications systems, qn 3925. Flying of -State flag, qn 3928. Day labour, qn 3928. Alleged bribes, qn 3928. Injuries to employees, qn 3929. Licences issued, qn 3931. Oil consumption, qn 5109. Entry to private premises, qn 5124.

Points of Order-Offensive remarks, 48, 598, 2641, 4 172. Misleading statements, 193, 252, 353, 520. Relevancy of remarks, 340, 353, 580. Reflection on members, 390, 1418. Availability of quoted documents, 992. Question without notice similar to question on notice, 1552. Compliance with Standing Orders, I 840. Matters raised on motion for adjournment of sitting: Should be directed to appropriate Minister, 2420; must relate to Government administration, 466 I.


Police and Emergency Services, Ministry for-Budget allocation, 1255. Expenditure, qn 3232, qn 3233, qn 3300, qn 3301. Forms issued, qn 3284. Goods and services, qn 3294, qn 3300. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3294. Interpreters, qn 3294. Internal auditors, qn 3299. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3300. Non-Government organizations, qn 330 I, qn 4258. Motor vehicles, qn 3306, qn 3324. Day labour, qn 3307. Alleged bribes, qn 3307. Injuries to employees, qn 3307. Corporate plans, qn 3313. Grants and subsidies, qn 3324. Communications systems, qn 3324. Aying of State flag, qn 3328. Licences issued, qn 3330. Visual display units, qn 3334. Publications, qn 4148. Air-conditioning, qn 4155. Advertising and public relations services, qn 4156. Oil consumption, qn 5006. Revenue collections, qn 5013.

Police Department-Racing Squad, qn 24. Zebra Force, qn 26. New South Wales task force: Investigation into organized crime, qn 273; investigation into Australian Clubs Development Association, qn 273. Files on Wilson inquest, qn 373. Bureau of Criminal Intelligence, 399. Organized crime, 399, 4286, 4589. Illicit drug detections, qn 1200. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 120 I. Budget allocation, 1258, 1269. Staff, qn 1543, qn 2225, qn 2226. Purchases, qn 1543. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1543. Issue of warrants of apprehension, qn 1812. Access to documents, qn 2224. Technology information systems, qn 2225. Objectives, qn 2225. Rules and procedures governing criminal investigations, qn 2229. Records, qn 2231. Donald Mackay inquest, qn 2234. Unprovoked assaults on police, qn 2355. Doncaster police station, qn 2355. Stations in Melbourne metropolitan area, qn 2356. Administration of legislation, qn 2737. Trade union representation, qn 2737. Evidence unlawfully obtained and telephone tapping, qn 2738. Metropolitan crime rate, qn 3029. Fraud Squad investigations, qn 3243. Illegal drug trade, 3531. Financial allocation, 4589. Arson, 5199.

Port Phillip Bay-E. coli level, qn 1544.

Premier and Cabinet, Department of the-Budget allocation, I 186, 1226. Access to documents, qn 2 I 23. Technology information systems, qn 2124. Objectives, qn 2124. Monitoring oftelephone calls, qn 2 I 24. Purchases, qn 2 I 24. Administration of legislation, qn 2866. Forms, qn 3322. Goods and services, qn 3323. Works and services, qn 3325. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3325. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3325, qn 4670. Non-Government organizations, qn 3325, qn 3585. Alleged bribes,

(142) INDEX

Williams, Mr M. T .-continued WilIiams, Mr M. T.-continued

qn 3328. Corporate plans, qn 3334, qn 3557. Government Media Unit, qn 3555. Motor vehicles, qn 3555, qn 3594. Licences issued, qn 3557. Visual display units in former Ministry for Federal Affairs, qn 3558. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3585. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3585. Grants and subsidies, qn 3586. Expenditure, qn 3588, qn 4668. Communications systems, qn 3588. Visual display units, qn 3602. Internal auditors, qn 3680. Publications, qn 3914. Day labour, qn 3926. Oil consumption, qn 4668. Trade union representation, qn 4668. Air-conditioning, qn 4670. Injuries to employees, qn 4675. Staff, qn 4691, qn 4692. Revenue collections, qn 4696. Equal opportunity programme, qn 5113.

Property and Services, Department of-Technology information systems, qn 1328. Objectives, qn 1329. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1329. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1329. Trade union representation, qn 1329. Automatic data processing systems, qn 1330. Purchases, qn 1544. Staff, qn 2125, qn 2128, qn 3234. Expenditure, qn 2125, qn 2127, qn 3255. Publications, qn 2125. Review of operations, qn 2128. Access to documents, qn 3233. Forms, qn 3239. Goods and· services, qn 3247. Air-conditioning, qn 3247. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3248. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3248. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3248. Non-Government organizations, qn 3248, qn 3256. Grants and subsidies, qn 3248. Motor vehicles, qn 3248, qn 3262. Interpreters, qn 3249. Works and services, qn 3254. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3255. Internal auditors, qn 3255. Communications systems, qn 3255. Flying of State flag, qn 3262. Day labour, qn 3262. Alleged bribes, qn 3262. Licences issued, qn 3264. Corporate plans, qn 3265. Visual display units, qn 3267. Injuries to employees, qn 3329. Instruction manuals, qn 3923. Printing of members' speeches containing defamatory material,qn 4161. Oil consumption, qn 4669. Entry to private premises, qn 4690. Revenue collections, qn 4695. Rationalization of State property holdings, qn 5117.


Public Transport-Bus services in Doncaster and Templestowe, qn 26. Budget allocation, 710, 714. Urban public transport improvement programme, qn 2218. Passenger journeys, qn 2231. Patronage details, qn 2234. "Dial-a-bus" services, qn 5316.

Public Works Department-Technology information systems, qn 1328. Objectives, qn 1329, qn 3230. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 1329,

qn 2354. Equal opportunity programme, qn 1329. Trade union representation, qn 1329, qn 3231. Automatic data processing systems, qn 1330. Access to documents, qn 1946. Expenditure, qn 1947, qn 3254, qn 5111, qn 5115. Oil consumption, qn 2354. Purchases, qn 2354, qn 5120. Administration of legislation, qn 3230. Staff, qn 3230, qn 3276, qn 5111. Publications, qn 3231. Forms, qn 3239. Projects in Doncaster, qn 3243. Goods and services, qn 3247. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3247. Works and Services, qn 3254. Flying of State flag, qn 3261. Corporate plans, qn 3265. Internal auditors, qn 3326. Non-Government organizations, qn 3326. Advertising and public relations services, qn 4671. Technology information systems, qn 5110. Review of operations, qn 5112. Air-conditioning, qn 5114. Information supplied to television stations, qn 5115. Communications systems, qn 5116. Injuries to employees, qn 5117. Licences issued, qn 5119. Visual display units, qn 5119. Revenue collections, qn 5123.

Questions on Notice-Answers, 587, qn 914, qn 1031, qn 1119, qn 1200, qn 1201, qn 1328, 1532, qn 1536, qn 1540, qn 1714, qn 1715, qn 1807, qn 1810, 1867, qn 2046, qn 2124, qn 2221, qn 2223, qn 2525, qn 2601, qn 2870, qn 3032, 3149, qn 3213, qn 3218, qn 3227, qn 3230, qn 3234, qn 3266, qn 3267, qn 3268, qn 3274, qn 3277, qn 3313, qn 3314, 3400, 3487, qn 3491, qn 3558, qn 3576, qn 3602, qn 3907, qn 3932, qn 4165, qn 4166, qn 4677, qn 4678, qn 5012, qn 5109.


Racing Industry-Alleged criminal activities, 824.



Richmond-Report of Mr Nicholson, QC: Minis-terial statement, q 1336.

Road Traffic-Engineering projects to reduce accidents, qn 1119. Audible pedestrian signals, qn 2229. Passenger journeys, qn 2231.

Road Vehicles-Police road blocks, qn 2230. Seat belt offences, qn 2355. Accidents and drinkdriving offences, qn 2356. Motor registration fees and other charges, qn 5321.

Rural Finance Commission-Access to documents, qn 3234. Technology information systems, qn 3235. Objectives, qn 3235. Expenditure, qn 3235, qn 3237, qn 3257, qn 3258. Staff, qn 3235, qn 3236, qn 3237. Administration of legislation, qn 3236. Publications, qn 3236. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 3236. Purchases, qn 3237. Equal



opportunity programme. qn 3237. Review, qn 3238. Trade union representation, qn 3238. Forms issued, qn 3240. Air-conditioning, qn 3249. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3249. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3250. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3250. Non-Government organizations, qn 3250, qn 3258. Grants and subsidies, qn 3250. Motor vehicles, qn 3250, qn 3263. Goods and services, qn 3249, qn 3257. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3257. Internal auditors, qn 3257. Instruction manuals, qn 3257. Communications systems, qn 3258. flying of State flag, qn 3263. Day labour, qn 3263. Alleged bribes. qn 3263. Injuries to employees, qn 3263. Licences issued, qn 3264. Corporate plans, qn 3266. Visual display units, qn 3268.

Signal Insurance Company of America-Report by Insurance Commissioner of California, qn 1949.

Solicitors' Guarantee Fund, qn 5015.


State Bank (Amendment) Bill, 2192.


State Co-ordination Council, qn 2606, qn 2607, qn 3245, qn 3247, qn 3248, qn 3250, qn 3294, qn 3295, qn 3556, qn 3585, qn 3587, qn 3918, qn 3919, qn 3920, qn 4156, qn 5007, qn 5317.

State Finance-Communication of information, qn 3259. Public authorities return on assets, 4911. Interest rate on loans, qn 5119.


Supply (1983-84, No. 1) Bill, 4588.

Swimming Pools-Safety, qn 2611. Proposed legislation, qn 2611.

Tattersall Consultations-Value of investments and prizes, qn 2229.

Taxation-Avoidance schemes, 712. Evasion by K. and C. Berkeley Holdings Pty Ltd, 2088.

Totalizator Agency Board-Issue of betting tickets, qn 5003. Telephone accounts, qn 5003. Unclaimed dividends, qn 5003.

Tourism-Access to documents, qn 3277. Technology information systems, qn 3277. Objectives, qn 3278. Hiring of Ministerial staff, qn 3278. Expenditure, qn 3278, qn 3279, qn 3302, qn 3303. Staff, qn 3278, qn 3280, qn 3281. Administration of legislation, qn 3278. Publications, qn 3279. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 3279. Oil consumption, qn 3279. Purchases, qn 3280. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3280. Trade union representation, qn 3281. Forms, qn 3284. Goods and services, qn 3295, qn 3302. Air-conditioning,


qn 3295. Overseas trips by officers, qn 3295. State Co-ordination Council, qn 3295. Advertising and public relations services, qn 3296. Non-Government organizations, qn 3296, qn 3303. Subsidies and grants, qn 3296. Motor vehicles, qn 3296, qn 3308. Interpreters, qn 3296. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3302. Internal auditors, qn 3302. Instruction manuals, qn 3302. Communications systems, qn 3303. flying of State flag, qn 3307. Day labour, qn 3308. Alleged bribes, qn 3308. Injuries to employees, qn 3308. Licences issued, qn 3309. Corporate plans, qn 3313. Visual display units, qn 3314.

Trading Hours-Hotel, 4801.


Transport, Ministry of-Maternity leave, qn 1119. Expenditure, qn 3491, qn 3590. Technology information systems, qn 3576. Objectives, qn 3577. Staff, qn 3577. Administration of legislation, qn 3577. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 3578. Purchases, qn 3578. Equal opportunity programme, qn 3578. Review, qn 3578. Forms, qn 3582. Works and services, qn 3590. Instruction manuals, qn 3590. Non-Government organizations, qn 3590, qn 5316. flying of State flag, qn 3595. Corporate plans, qn 3601. Trade union representation, qn 3678. Information supplied to television stations, qn 3680. Oil consumption, qn 5315. Motor vehicles, qn 5316. Interpreters, qn 5316. Internal auditors, qn 5318. Licences issued, qn 5319. Revenue collections, qn 5322.

Trustee (Authorized Investments) Bill, 2295.

Unions-Representation on statutory authorities and boards, qn 765, qn 2045, qn 3678. Municipal Employees Union, 2208. Activities of teacher unions, 2638. Representation in: Forests Commission, qn 3217; Ministry for Planning, qn 3224; Law Department, qn 3224; Ministry for Economic Development, qn 3226, qn 3280; Public Works Department, qn 3231; Rural Finance Commission, qn 3238; Ministry of Housing, qn 3281; Ministry of Transport, qn 3678; Treasury, qn 3909; Lands Department, qn 4147; Premiers Department, qn 4668.

Universities-University of Melbourne management education, qn 3596.

Urban Land Authority-Availability of allotments, qn 4161.

Victoria-State boundaries, qn 2043.

Victorian Railways-Quick-service food on trains, qn 3583. Revenues, qn 3592. Suburban trains, qn 3593. Sale ofland at Doncaster, q 4023, 4253.

WageS-Award and representative rates, qn 3271.

(144) INDEX


Water Supply-Long-range weather forecasts, 3487. Water drawn from Cardinia reservoir, qn 4168. Reports by Australian Water Advisory Council Technical Group, qn 5108. Water management practices, qn 5108.



Youth, Sport and Recreation, Department of-Budget allocation, 1294. Expenditure, qn 2223, qn 5318. Trade union representation, qn 5000. Information supplied to television stations, qn 5001. Non-Government organizations, qn 5001, qn 5317. Licences issued, qn 5002. Corporate plans, qn 5003. Access to documents, qn 5313. Technology information systems, qn 5313. Objectives, qn 5313. Staff, qn 5314. Administration of legislation, qn 5314. Review, qn 5314. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 5314. Oil consumption, qn 5314. Purchases, qn 5315. Equal opportunity programme, qn 5315. Review of operations, qn 5315. Goods and services, qn 5317. Air-conditioning, qn 5317. State Coordination Council, qn 5317. Interpreters, qn 5317. Entry to private premises, qn 5322.

Wilton, Mr J. T. (Broadmeadows)

Child Care-Federal funds, q 530.

Consumer Affairs-Product coding in supermarkets, 1642.


Employment and Training-Small business train-ing, q 4175.

Hospitals-Working hours for employees, q 4613.


Members-Appreciation of services of the Hon. L.H.S. Thompson, CMG, 1626.

Petitions-Price marking of goods, 1642. School Dental Service, 3689. Retail trading hours, 4440.

Police Department-Treatment of demonstrators at Melbourne Club, q 1128.

Seeds Bill, 73.

Small Business-Training. q 4175.

State Finance-Leverage leasing, q 836.

Supermarkets-Product coding, 1642.


Trading Hours-Retail, q 3493, 4440.

Victorian Railways-Leverage leasing, q 836.

Wages-Proposed freeze, q 1950.

Women-Refuges, qn 27. 952, 1026, 1030, q 5129. Possible appointment as Crown Prosecutors, qn 273. Discrimination in sporting clubs, q 833. Maternity leave: In Ministry of Transport, qn 1119; in Health Commission, qn 1408; in Education Department, qn 3575. Sexual harassment, 1188, 1209. Employed in Government departments and instrumentalities, qn 1328, qn 1809, qn 1812. qn 2123, qn 2128. qn 2222, qn 2224, qn 2225, qn 2353, qn 2604, qn 3217, qn 3223, qn 3229, qn 3237, qn 3279. qn 3280, qn 3282, qn 4692, qn 5014, qn 5016, qn 5111. Apprenticeships, qn 2047. Employment, qn 2047. Women in Life-Women in Leisure Conference, q 2361. Womens' Advisory Council, q 3938. Health services. q 4617.

Workers Compensation-Claims, 937. Premiums, 937, q 1209, 1312, 5202. For work experience candidates, 1027, 1029. Workers Compensation Board, 1304. Indexation, 1307. For apprentices, q 2135. Resulting from smoking, qn 3310. Impact: On small businesses, 4802; on sawmilling industry, 5198, 5202. (See also "Bills-Workers Compensation (Amendment) Bill".)

Workers Compensation Act-Proposed changes, 3506.

World Vision-Forty-hour famine appeal, q 5213.

Wreckair Pty Ltd, 2212.

Y

Young Farmer Establishment Scheme, qn 24, 950.

Young, Mr Cliff, q 4084.


Department 0/-Revenue from TAB investments, qn 16. Tobacco

company sponsorship policy, qn 21. Publications, q 527. Budget allocation, 747, 757, 820,948, 1277. qn 2236, 460 I. Auditor-General's report, q 770. Pay-roll tax, 1281, 1286. Finances and expenditure. 1286, qn 2223, qn 2236, 4601, qn 5315, qn 5318. Recreation study, q 1336. Staff, qn 2223, qn 5314. Discretionary funds, qn 2236. Trade union representation, qn 5000. Information supplied to television stations, qn 5001. Non-Government organizations, qn 5001. Licences issued, qn 5002. Corporate plan, qn 5003. Access to documents. qn 5313. Technology information systems, qn 5313. Objectives, qn 5313. Administration of legislation, qn 5314. Monitoring of telephone calls, qn 5314. Oil consumption, qn 5314. Purchases, qn 5315. Equal opportunity programme, qn 5315. Goods and services, qn 5317. Air-conditioning, qn 5317. State Co-ordination Council, qn 5317. Grants and subsidies, qn 5317. Interpreters, qn 5317. Entry to private premises, qn 5322.


Youth, Sport and Recreation-continued

General-Royal Victorian Bowls Association, 266. Carrum water sports project, q 380, 751, 975,1278, 1283, qn 2226. Government policies, q 380, 432. Yachting, q 380,408, 750. Planned motor racing track, q 380, 751. Youth Affairs Council of Victoria, 408, q 1133. Football, 408, 1282, q 2136, q 2237, 2749, q 3067, q 4701, q 4.796. Pacific School Games, 753. Discrimination in sporting clubs, q 833. Victorian Commonwealth Games team, q 918. Treatment of sporting injuries, q 921. Insurance of sporting participants, q 923. Abuse of alcohol at sporting venues, q 1130, q 1884. Life: Be In It programme, 1281. State Sports Council, 1281. Proposed water sports complex at Geelong, 1283, 4661, 4662. Recre:ltion study, q 1336. Proposed swimming centre at Whittington, 1822. Women in Life-Women in Leisure conference, q 2361. Camping holidays for the underprivi-

Youth, Sport and Recreation-continued

leged, q 4024. Achievements of Cliff Young, q 4084. Inaugural Australia Games, q 4332.

Grants and Subsidies-Tobacco company sponsorship policy, qn 21. Municipal recreation officers, q 135, q 441, 757. America's Cup challenge, q 380. Government policies, q 380. For Little Blue Book, q 1133, 1282, 1287. Heathcote Golf Club, qn 4255, 4257.

Youth-Youth Affairs Council of Victoria, 408, q 1133. Specialist workers for Shire ofSherbrooke, 585, 589. Homelessness, 749, 1279. Outreach workers, 952, 1291. Provision of funds to assist youth, 1278. Use of Geelong Regional Arts Centre for concerts, 1283. School vacation care programme, 1284. Prostitution q 3688. Japanese visit by honourable member for Ivanhoe to study youth policy, q 3781. Policy, q 4616. (See also "Sport".)