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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION Dr Faruqi says-

Mr PRESIDENT:

I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:

1. That this House notes that:

(a) the live exports trade has been exposed yet again for its brutality and animal cruelty,

(b) Faisal Ullah, a young Pakistani trainee navigator, along with Animals Australia and 60 Minutes, has bravely exposed the brutal live export trade, this time showing the cruel death of thousands of sheep on the carrier Awassi Expres,

(c) the barbaric cruelty suffered by animals in the live export chain is not uncovered by the industry or government officials, but by independent investigations and animal welfare investigators who some in this house would seek to criminalise, and

(d) the live export industry refuses to abide by even basic animal welfare requirements.

2. That this House congratulates Mr Faisal Ullah and Animals Australia for exposing animal cruelty in the live export trade.

3. That this House calls on the Australian Government to ban live exports.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Franklin says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



(a) the Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards are a prestigious awards program which showcases, celebrates and recognises great Australian teachers,

(b) the 2018 award recipients were recently armounced with Janeen Silcock, Principal of Ballina Coast High being recognised with one of the 12 national awards,

(c) Ms Silcock was recognised with this award for implementing a new learning program at Ballina Coast High School which provides both students and teachers with their own learning coaches and ensures learning is individually tracked,

(d) this program is based on a more personalised approach to education to assist in equipping students for jobs of the future, and

(e) Ms Silcock will receive $45,000 as part of the fellowship to grow the program.

2. That this House congratulates Ms Silcock for her leadership in the new Ballina Coast High School in implementing this individualised focus on learning and for being recognised with this prestigious award.

3. That this House thanks Ms Silcock for her dedication to teaching and educating students of the North Coast for the past 36 years.

4. That this House wishes Ms Silcock the very best as she continues to grow this program and supports the Ballina Coast High School students to flourish.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Field says-

Mr PRESIDENT:


I. That this House notes that:

(a) The 2018 Climate Champion Awards were presented at a ceremony in NSW Parliament on Wednesday II April,

(b) The awards recognise climate champions in our community who give their time and energy to build awareness and campaign for a safe climate,

(c) The annual Climate Champion Award is dedicated to John Davis, a tireless climate activist who tragically died in a helicopter crash while filming in 2015,

(d) Over 30 nominations were received for the two awards, the 'John Davis' Climate Champion Award' and Young Climate Champion Award.

(e) The 2018 'John Davis' Climate Champion Award was awarded to Bill Ryan, a Kokoda Veteran and activist of96 years who dedicates his time to non-violent direct action, standing with communities in their opposition to coal and gas developments,

(f) The 2018 Young Climate Champion Award was awarded to Georgia WilsonWilliams, a volunteer community organiser for the Stop Adani campaign from Western Sydney, working with the Australian Youth Climate Coalition and Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network.

(g) The other shortlisted nominees for both awards were:

1. Bev Smiles was a nominee for 2018 'John Davis' Climate Champion Award. Bevis a fearless public advocate who has played a significant role in opposing coal mine expansions in the Hunter Valley,

u. Steve Posselt was a nominee fur 2018 'John Davis' Climate Champion Award. Steve has travelled the world on kayak to raise the urgency for climate action, promoting signatures to the Climate Emergency Declaration,

iii. Joseph-Zane Sikulu was a nominee for 2018 'John Davis' Climate Champion Award. Joseph is a campaigner for 350.org and represented Tonga at the UN Climate Conference in Bonn, Germany in 2017,

iv. Melinda Wilson was a nominee for 2018 'John Davis' Climate Champion Award. Melinda is a community spokesperson who played a critical role in opposing the Western Sydney Incinerator and a major contributor to the Coal Seam Gas Free Western Sydney and No Coal Seam Gas Blacktown campaigns.

v. Isaac Astill was a nominee for 2018 Young Climate Champion Award. Isaac is a campaigner for Stop Adani and was part of 350.org Australia's Divestment Campaign, earlier working with the Australian Youth Climate Coalition,

VI. Amelia Telford was a nominee for 2018 Young Climate Champion Award. Amelia is a young Aboriginal and South Sea Islander woman from Bundjalung country who is the National Co-Director of the Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network, and

vu. Keith Huang was a nominee for 2018 Young Climate Champion Award. Keith is a campaigner in the national Fossil Free divestment network as advocating for climate action throug online and offline organising.

2. That this House:

(a) Acknowledges the significant contribution that these individuals, and other volunteers throughout the community, make in championing action for a safe climate future.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Amato says-

Mr PRESIDENT: I give notice that on the next sitting day I will move:

. I. That this House notes that:

(a) on Sunday 15 April2018, members of the Lao Buddhist Society ofNSW, the Lao community and Fairfield City Council held the Lao New Year Festival,

(b) special guests at the event included: (i) Abbot of Wat Phrayortkeo Venerable Ajahn Thongsavanh Chantathirach, (ii) President Lao Buddhist Society Mr Bounlap Saenpho\uny, (iii) Cr Frank Carbone, Mayor of Fairfield City, (iv) the Honourable Chris Hayes MP, federal Member for Fowler, (v) Cr DaiLe, Fairfield City Council, (vi) Sir Lucas Woo, (vii) Reverend Greg Stone, President of Universal Peace Federation, (viii) Prophet Muhannnad Ahrnadiyya Anj, (ix) Mr Thuat Nguyen OAM, President of Children's Festival; (x) Mr Davy Nguyen, President of the Vietnamese Community Australia, (xi) the Honourable Lou Amato MLC on behalf the Honourable Ray

Williams MP, Minister for Multiculturalism,

(c) the celebrations commenced with Nang Sangkhan, the procession of the Goddess· around the bodhi tree Baci ceremony followed by the bathing of the Buddha statue,

(d) participants were welcomed by Mr Bounlap Saenphoumy, President of the Lao Buddhist Society followed by traditional dance,

(e) the Honourable Lou . Amato MLC on behalf Minister Ray Williams acknowledged the traditional owners of the land and the many distinguished guests and volunteers who attended the New Year celebrations, and

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(f) a special ribbon cutting ceremony was conducted to celebrate the 1Oth anniversary celebrating the Lao New Year Festival at Bonnyrigg Town Centre Park.

2. That this House acknowledges:

(a) the significant contribution of Lao people in Australia both culturally and economically, and

(b) the hardships the people of Laos experienced in their homeland resulting in many arriving in Australia as refugees.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Ms Walker says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



(a) A person with a disability has a right to have access to all public places including; footpaths, hospitals, educational institutions, parks, swimming pools, public toilets, Government-run services and pedestrian malls etc.

(b) The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 makes it against the law for public places to be inaccessible to people with a disability.

(c) Examples of practical changes which can be implemented in public places to improve access for people with a disability include the installation of access ramps, provision of tactile and audible signals and widening of pathways.

(d) Despite all this, we still do not have sufficient disability access in this very Chamber- with the public gallery unable to be accessed by a wheelchair.

2. That this House call on the Government to:

(a) Commit to meaningfully improving disability access across NSW, including right here in the NSW Legislative Council chambers.

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NOTICE OF MOTION

Mrs Maclaren-Jones says-

Mr PRESIDENT:


That this House notes that:

(a) the annual ANZACs of Greece Luncheon was held on Tuesday 24 April2018, hosted by the Hellenic Club of Sydney to honour and commemorate the ANZACs who fought in the Greek Campaign and Battle of Crete,

(b) the Greek Campaign and Battle of Crete are kllown as the second ANZAC Campaign where 34,000 ANZACs defended Greece until their forced retreat,

(c) the theme for this year's luncheon was "Poems of the ANZACs", with the Luncheon featuring poetry recitals from primary school students, ·

(d) the Luncheon was host to the Hellenic Presidential Guard, the "Evzones", who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, situated in front of the Hellenic Parliament,

(e) the Presidential Guard is visiting Sydney as part of the 77th anniversary commemoration, and

(f) the event was attended by: (i) Mr Christos Karras, Consul General of Greece, (ii) the Honourable Natasha Maclaren-Jones MLC, Government Whip in the

Legislative Council, representing the Minister for Veterans Affairs, (iii) Ms Eleni Petinos MP, Member for Miranda, (iv) the Honourable Courtney Roussos MLC, (v) Mr Steven Kamper MP, Member for Rockdale.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION Dr Faruqi says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



(a) at least ten thousand people have been killed in the war in Yemen, including thousands of civilians killed by airstrikes from the international coalition led by Saudi Arabia since March 2015,

(b) the current humanitarian situation in Yemen is desperate, with more than 3 million people displaced from their homes and 22.2 million (out of a population of 27.5 million) reliant on humanitarian assistance and lhe United Nations has called the situation in Yemen "the worst man-made humanitarian crisis" in the world, and

(c) Australian companies are profiting from the war, with the Department of Defence approving four military shipment exports to Saudi Arabia in 2017.

2. That this House calls on the Australian Government to:

(a) call on the all sides to stop the killing of civilians in Yemen, and

(b) ban the export of military equipment to participants of the war in Yemen.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Martin says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



(a) on Thursday 26 April 2018 the Central Coast Food Futures Forum was held at Mingara Recreation Club at Tumbi Umbi,

(b) the event was part of the Central Coast Food Innovation initiative which aims to grow the food industry of the Central Coast,

(c) the food industry in New South Wales contributes $113 billion to the economy, which represented 24 per cent of state GSP last year and is composed of 55,000 businesses across New South Wales, -~c-('1- .

(d) the "Food Innovation Initiative has six strategic regional initiatives to support this ai~ -u) development of a world-leading Food Innovation Centre, (ii) business development and attraction projects including establishment of

supply chain partnerships, formation of transport and logistics hubs, and creation of tourism and hospitality venues,

(iii) enhancement of research and development capabilities, (iv) skill development in this sector, (v) creation and positioning of the Central Coast as a Food Destination, (vi) focus on nutrition and welfare, and

(e) a number of the goals of the food innovation initiative has been included in the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036.

2. That this house congratulates Regional Development Australia Central Coast, Central Coast Industry Connect, the University of Newcastle, the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources, regional industry groups and regional stakeholders from industry, education and Government on this important strategic regional initiative to drive economic growth on the Central Coast. ·

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Shoebridge says-

Mr PRESIDENT:


I. That this House notes: a. Serious concerns have been raised about the "Real Bodies" exhibition currently on

display at Byron Kennedy Hall, in the Entertainment Quarter Moore Park. b. Organisers have failed to answer questions about the provenance of the bodies

used in this show, and there are ongoing concerns that some of the bodies are

those of Chinese political prisoners. c. At a minimum there is genuine and well-founded concern that the people on

display did not give full, free and informed consent to be used as objects in this

exhibition. d. Lawyers groups, doctors organisations, Christian groups, groups of people with

Chinese heritage, and Falun Gong practitioners have all expressed alarm about the exploitation of people by this exhibition.

2. That this house recognises that: a. It is an offence against the law ofNSW to improperly interfere with, or offer any

indignity to, any dead human body or human remains. b. In the absence of freely given consent, the dissection and public exhibition of the

bodies of these people would undoubtedly represent improper interference and offering indignity to their human remains.

c. Similar exhibitions have been banned in France, Israel and the USA over concerns about the origins of bodies used, and the absence of documentation about consent.

3. That this House believes as a fundamental principle that human bodies should not be

exploited as property for commercial gain and that no person should have their remains placed on display for public viewing without proof that they have given their express and informed consent.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Clarke says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



(a) on Monday 2 April 2018, the Assyrian New Year 6768 was celebrated at a festival held at the Fairfield Showground and attended by approximately 15,000 members and friends of the Assyrian-Australian community,

(b) the festival was jointly hosted by the Assyrian Universal Alliance and the Assyrian Australian National Federation,

(c) those who attended the opening ceremony included: (i) His Beatitude Mar Meelis Zaia, Metropolitan of the Assyrian Church of

the East for Australia, New Zealand and Lebanon, (ii) His Grace Mar Benyamin Elya, Bishop of the Assyrian Church of the

East in Victoria and New Zealand, (iii) Reverend Chorbishop N arsai Y oukhanis of the Assyrian Church of the

East, (iv) Mr Hermiz Shahen, Deputy Secretary General of the Assyrian Universal

Allaince, (v) Mr David David, President, Assyrian Australian National Federation, (vi) Senator the Honourable Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, federal Minister for

International Development and the Pacific, representing The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull, Prime Minister,

(vii) The Honourable Chris Bowen MP, federal Member for McMahon, Shadow Treasurer, ·

(viii) Mr Chris Hayes MP, Chief Opposition Whip (ix) The Honourable Tanya Davies MP, Member for Mulgoa, Minister for

Mental Health, Women and Ageing representing the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier,

(x) The Honourable Luke Foley MP, Leader of the Opposition, (xi) Clr Frank Carbone, Mayor of Fairfield, (xii) Reverend The Honourable Fred Nile MLC, Assistant President of the

Legislative Council, (xiii) the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice,

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(xiv) (xv) (xvi) (xvii) (xviii) (xix) (xx)

(xxi)

Dr Geoff Lee MP, NSW Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, the Honourable Paul Green MLC, Mr Guy Zangari MP, Shadow Minister for Justice and Police, Dr Hugh McDermott MP, Clr Nella Hall, Deputy Mayor of Strathfield, Lieutenant Colonel Sargis Sangari (United States), Mr Emmanuel Khoshaba representing the Assyrian Patriotic Party North oflraq and; representatives of numerous Assyrian community organisations.

2. That this House extends greetings and best wishes to the Assyrian-Australian community of the occasion of the Assyrian New Year 6768.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Field says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



a. Last month, Asset Energy conducted seismic testing for gas off the coast of Newcastle and the Central Coast,

b. The licence area, Petroleum Exploration Permit 11, covers an area off the NSW coastline from Sydney's northern Beaches to Stockton,

c. Seismic testing involves underwater blasts that can impact the health of whales, dolphins and other marine animals,

d. It is understood that the company is expecting results from the testing within the next two months and ~s indicated mi hJtentiun to preeeed t~{est drilling in 2019,

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e. The community, including concerned individuals, commercial fishers and tourism operators, expressed strong opposition to the testing,

Oo __, V\u ..._;,'-£ The NSW Minister for Resourcesfiexpressed concerns in ~H~wcts to questions

wifk61:it ne~tice 4l) this place that the regulatory regime under which the approval and testing occurred is not at a high enough standard.

2. That this House call on the Federal Government to:

a. Suspend further consideration of applications for PEPll until such time as the regulations for offshore petroleum exploration and production have been reviewed in light of the concerns expressed by the NSW Minister for Resources.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Fang says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



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(a) the Royal Bathurst Show celebrated its 150th anniversary on IJApril to 15 April 2018,

(b) the 2018 Royal Bathurst Show also marks the 25th anniversary of the Show earning royal status, and

(c) over 20,000 people are estimated to have visited the Show over its three days.

That this House congratulate the Bathurst Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Association organisers on the success of the 2018 Royal Bathurst Show and in particular acknowledge the work of the AHPA office bearers:

(a) · Sam Farraway, President,

(b) Col McPhee, Vice President,

(c) Matthew Irvine, Vice President, and .·,,~

(d) Brett Kenworthy, Secretary. .,

That this House commend the continued work of the Bathurst Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Association for their promotion of agricultural activities and all aspects of rural and country life in Bathurst and the Central West of New South Wales since 1858.

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1. That this House notes: ~ a. On 2 May 2018 First Nations activists and elders' met in the Jupilee Room at .BSW

Parliament to call for a radical overhaul of what can only be c4lled a systemically racist criminal justice system;

b. Since this Liberal National government was elected in 2011, fuey have directly

overseen a 75% increase in the number of Aboriginal people/refused bail; c. Whether it is broken bail laws, excessive discreQol:!tionary policing or new and

harsher criminal offences, this Parliament has passed laws that have directly contributed to Aboriginal people being the most incarcerated people in the

world

2. That this house endorses Fighting In Resistance Equally (FIRE'S) Parliamentary Declaration adopted on 2 May to:

a. Abolish the racially biased Suspect Target Management Plan that puts Aboriginal young people on a secret police watchlist;

b. Immediately release all Aboriginal prisoners currently held on remand for non" violent offences;

c. Establish an immediate review into the cases of all Aboriginal People held in NSW jails.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Clarke says-

Mr PRESIDENT:


1. That this House notes that:.

(a) on Sunday 11 March 2018 at the Roselea Community Centre, Carlingford the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) held its armual Young Achievers Award ceremony attended by over 400 members and friends of the Indian-Australian community,

(b) the event honoured: (i) NSW high School Certificate students of Indian origin for their 2017

Examination results, particularly those with an AT AR of 97 and above, (ii) Young Indian-Australians who have excelled in sports, performing and

visual arts, journalism, literature and community service,

(c) students who were awarded a trophy for their achievement.in the NSW Higher Schools Certificate comprised: Sonalie Yardi (ATAR 99.93), Bobby Dey (ATAR of 99.70, Kiran Kumar (ATAR 99.50), Srikar Ayalasomayajula (ATAR 99.15), Abhay Mahajan (ATAR 98.85), Vibha Khanna (98.85), Ria Singh (ATAR 98.60), Shreya Joshi (ATAR 97.70),

(d) those who received awards for community service comprised: Jagdish Chaudhary, Anagan Babu, Jaspreet Kaur, Dr Sangeeta Garg and Srilalitha Suresh,

(e) special guests at the event included Mr B Vanlalvawna (Consul General for India in Sydney), Mr Damien Tudehope MP (Member for Epping representing the Minister for Multiculturalism, The Hon Ray Williams MP), Ms Michelle Rowland MP (Federal Member for Greenway and Shadow Minister for Communications), the Hon Scot Farlow MLC (Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier (Leader of the House) in the Legislative Council), the Hon David Clarke MLC (Parliamentary Secretary for Justice), Dr Geoff Lee MP (Parliamentary Secretary for Western Sydney and Multiculturalism), Cr Reena Jethi (The Hills Shire Council), Cr Suman Saha (Cumberland Council), Cr Moninder Singh (Blacktown City Council) and Cr Susai Benjamin (Blacktown City Council).

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2. That this House:

(a) congratulates all those who were honoured with a trophy or award at GOPIO's Young Achievers Award ceremony, and

(b) commends GOIO for organising the event, particularly its President, Balvinder Ruby, and Committee comprising of: Mr Ammjit Dhot, Mr Jagmohan Dhaliwal, Mr Manish Gaur, Mr Piyush Attri, Dr Kanan Shah and Ms Deepa Adhav.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

· Ms Walker says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



(a) serious erosion along the banks of the Murray River near Barmah-Millewa Forest is now at such a critical state that large areas of this precious river red gum forest are at risk of being flooded,

(b) this erosion is caused by the management of the Murray River as an irrigation system, which places constant pressure on the banks and does not allow them to recover,

(c) flooding of this area would mean the loss of large areas of this forest, including huge numbers of the iconic river red gum trees, and

(d) large scale remediation is desperately needed, but timber that should be used for this work has been allocated to sawmills by the National Party, and is being chopped into firewood and shipped down to be burnt by the people of Melbourne.

2. That this House calls on the Govermnent to immediately take steps to stabilise the river bank and ensure that our precious river red gums forests are not lost to flooding.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Martin says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



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the Mai-Wel Group was established in 1960 and provides vital disability services /11. H<~ to allow people with a disability to achieve their own life goals and dreams, ~-~"'--

the Group specialises in social and recreational support, personal and professional development, and living services,

the Annual Mai-Well Gala Ball is a popular event in Maitland that raises thousands of dollars to assist Mai-Wel in the work it does for the community, and

the 2018 event raised funds for the Thrive Farm Project which is an outdoor space that will provide additional and unique training opportunities and skill development of job seekers.

2. That this House congratulates The Mai-Wel Group on the successful 2018 Gala Ball held on 28 April2018 at the Maitland Town Hall.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mrs Maclaren-Jones says-

Mr PRESIDENT:


1. That this House riotes:

(a) the importance of providing world class cultural and educational facilities in Western Sydney, and that in 2016-17 arts and culture added over $16.3 billion to the New South Wales economy, and

(b) that the new Powerhouse Museum to be built in Parramatta will be the first major cultural institution to be based in Western Sydney.

2. That this House notes the Leader of the Opposition's commitment to support the Government's relocation of the Powerhouse Museum to Parramatta, through comments made during his address to the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue in 2016.

3. That this House calls on the member for Granville, Julia Finn, MP to:

(a) stand with the residents of Western Sydney and support the relocation .of the Powerhouse Museum to Parramatta, and

(b) apologise to the people of Granville for attempting to deny them of world class cultural and education facilities.

4. That this House condemns the Labor Party for refusing to support key projects in Western Sydney including the Sydney Metro South West, the relocation of the Industrial Relations Commission from Sydney CBD to Parramatta, the upgrade of ANZ Stadium, and now the relocation of the Powerhouse Museum to Parramatta.

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5. That this House condemns the Leader of the Opposition for breaking his promise to the people of Western Sydney.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Clarke says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



(a) on Thursday I March 2018, the Polish-Australian Business Forum in conjunction with the Consulate General of Poland, Sydney, hosted a celebration to mark the launching of·· the new Polish Investment and Trade Office Australia at the Consulate in Woollahra, and

(b) those who attended the launch included: Mrs Regina Jurkowska, Consul General of Poland in Sydney, Mr Rafal Jarosz, representing the Polish Embassy in Canberra, Ms Justyna Orlowska, Advisor to the Prime Minister of Poland, Mr Mike Walpole Skwarczynski, Sydney Bureau Chief of the Polish Investment and Trade Office, Mr Tomasz Pisula, Polish Investment Trade Office, the Honourable David Clarke, MLC, NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Justice, and representatives and members of the Polish-Australian Business Forum and numerous Polish-Australian community organisations.

2. That this House:

(a) congratulates the Polish Investment and Trade Office Australia on its official launch, and

(b) commends the Polish Australian Business Forum for its ongoing work m encouraging trade and investment between Poland and Australia.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Fang says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



(a) Royal Far West's "Ride for Country Kids" 2018 was held from 29 April till 1 May 2018, and

(b) the 67 cyclists covered up to 500 km from Lightning Ridge to Bourke, raising funds to ensure better access to healthcare and medical services for children in regional, rural and remote areas.

2. That this House congratulate the riders and support crews who volunteered their time to· make the "Ride for Country Kids" such a success

3. That this House acknowledge and commend the work of Royal Far West who have, for 94 years, helped support sick children across New South Wales.

4. That this House wish Royal Far West the very best of luck for the 2019 "Ride for Country Kids" event.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr MacDonald says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



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(a) the Newcastle Mothers' Union was founded in 1907 and currently has over 700 members in 43 branches from Taree in the north to Muswellbrook in the west and Woy Woy in the south,

(b) the Union financially supports the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the John Hunter Hospital with approximately $10,000 annually and provides baby bundles for families in need,

(c) the Union also provides a Ministry of Coffee and Care at the Worimi Children's Court, raises funds to help the Northern Outreach and Training Fund for Indigenous Women as well as raising money to help with literacy and health programs and promote peace and reconciliation in Central Africa, and

(d) the current Newcastle Executive Committee consists of Denise Brown (President), Pat Calder (Secretary), Jacqui Sorby (Treasurer), Reverend Gary Harman (Chaplain), and life members Robyn Southerden and Noelle Freeman.

That this House acknowledges and commends the Newcastle Mothers' Union on its outstanding service since 1907.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Clarke says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



(a) on Sunday 4 March2018, the India Club Inc held a community picnic at Fagan Park, Galston to celebrate the annual Festival of Holi which was attended by members and friends of the Indian-Australian community,

(b) the Festival of Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours widely celebrated throughout the Indian subcontinent and also worldwide where there are Indian communities signifies the victory of good over evil and is an occasion for thanksgiving, and

(c) special guests at the event included: (i) the Honourable David Clarke MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice, (ii) Mr Darnien Tudehope MP, Member for Epping and Mrs Diane Tudehope, (iii) Mr Julian Leeser MP, federal Member for Berowra, (iv) Mrs Rekha Rajvanshi, President of the Indian Literary Society of Australia, (v) representatives of numerous Indian-Australian community organisations.

2. That this House commends the India Club Inc and particularly its President, Mrs Shubha Kumar, Chairman Dr Aksheya Kuma JP and Committee for their initiative in organising the event, and;

3. That this House extends greetings to the Indian-Australian community on the occasion of the 2018 Festival ofHoli.

Signed~

Dated 3_j:sjt 2 ·

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Fang says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



(a) the Cancer Council's "Australia's Biggest Morning Tea" event will be held nationwide on 24 May 2018,

(b) in 2017, "Australia's Biggest Morning Tea" raised $11.9 million and this year will mark the 25th anniversary of the initiative, and

(c) one in two Australians will be diagnosed with some form of cancer before the age of85.

2. That this House congratulate the work of the Cancer Co~cil for their research, support services, prevention programs and advocacy to fight all forms of cancer.

3. That this House encourage those who are able to either host or attend one of the hundreds of"Biggest Morning Tea" events around Australia on 24 May 2018.

Signed~

Dated ¢J ,.,..,..., I S

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Clarke says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



(a) on Sunday 21 January 2018 the official opening of the new campus of the St Narsai Assyrian Christian College situated in Horsley Park took place attended by several hundred members and friends of the Assyrian-Australian community,

(b) those in attendance included: his Beatitude Ma Meelis Zaia AM, Assyrian Church of the East (Australia, New Zealand and Lebanon), the Hon Gladys Berejiklian MP (Premi.er), the Hon Luke Foley MP (Leader of Opposition), the Hon Tanya Davies MP (Minister for Women and Mental Health), Mr Gareth Ward MP (Parliamentary Secretary for Education) representing the Hon Rob Stokes MP (Minister for Education), the Hon David Clarke (Parliament Secretary for Justice), Mr Guy Zangari MP (Shadow Minister for Police), His Eminence Archbishop Basilios (Antiochian Orthodox Church), His Eminence Archbishop Robert Rabbat (Melkite Catholic Eparchy of Australia and New Zealand), His Beatitude Mar Yabob Daniel (The Ancient Church of the East), His Grace Bishop Haigazoun Najarran (Armenian Apostolic Church), His Grace Bishop Mar Arne! Nona (Chaldean Catholic Church), His Grace Mar Benyamin Elya (Assyrian Church of the East Victoria and New Zealand), Dr Hugh McDermott MP (Member for Prospect), Mr Nick Lalich MP (Member for Cabramatta), the Hon Philip Ruddock AM (Mayor of Hornsby), His Excellency Anwar Al-Issa (Ambassador for Iraq), Councillors Andrew Rohan, Ninos Khoshaba and Charbel Saliba (Fairfield City Council), Cr Jospeh Haweil (Melbourne City Council), Mr Younathan Betkolia (Iran), Rev Shenouda Mansour (NSW Ecumencial Council), Rev Benyamin Shlimon (Assyrian Church), Rev Chor-Bishop Ashoor (Assyrian Church), Rev Chor-Bishop Narsai (Assyrian Church), Rev Kivarkis Atto (Assyrian Church), Rev Shamuel Shamuel (Assyrian Chruch), Rev Younan Dawood (Assyrian Church), Rev Neil Makko (Assyrian Church), Sr Irene Boughosn (Deputy Principal of the Maronie College of the Holy Family), Professor Diane Speed (Dean of Sydney College of Divinity), Professor Rifaat Ebeid, Mr John Haskal (first Principal of the College) Miss Edessa Shmoel (College Captain) and representatives of numerous Assyrian social, educational, political, sporting, religious and charitable community organisations,

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(c) St. Narsai Assyrian Christian College, established in 2006 as a year 7-12 coeducational College of the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East is the first Assyrian College to be established in the Western world and is a vision and initiative of His Beatitude Ma Meelis Zaia AM who leads the Church in Australia,

(d) the new campus of the College which opened in Horsley Park is a natural consequence of the College having rapidly outgrown its original campus established in 2006.

2. That this House:

(a) congratulates the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East and the Assyrian-Australian community on the occasion of the official opening of the new campus at Horsley Park of the St Narsai Assyrian Christian College, and

(b) commends the Assyrian-Australian community for its ongoing contribution to the social, cultural and economic wellbeing of the State of New South Wales.

Signed~

Dated ] /-:f; (/ "8 II

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr MacDonald says-

Mr PRESIDENT:



(a) in June 2012, Mrs Christine Langshaw founded the Wangi Library Knitting Group which has since knitted and crocheted thousands of items for local charities, hospitals and leprosy patients in India,

(b) women's refuges, the Men's Recovery Centre, Mission to Seafarers, Mum's Cottage run by the devoted Sister Helen-Anne Johnson and John Hunter Hospital have all benefitted from the group's work,

(c) the group has worked tirelessly in conjunction with Jenny Dacombe of the local Mothers' Union, Father Glen at All Saints Anglican Church at Morriset and St Vincent De Paul (for Hunter Homeless Connect Day) and Mater Hospital at Newcastle,

(d) the group has also demonstrated and taught knitting at the Wangi Peter Pan Preschool, Avondale College and Wangi Wangi Primary School with the school winning first prize at the Morisset Agricultural Show for their work, and

(e) seasonal stalls are organised in W angi by Bernie Gill, Lorraine Davies and Lesley Austin with proceeds raised from the raffle going to local charities and that Jenny Mallaby, Dianne Ross and Marg Tomlinson-Smith all deliver materials to the charities and cancer patients in hospitals.

2. That this House congratulates and commends the Wangi Library Knitting Group on its outstanding service to charities and the community, particul.arly cancer patients, the homeless and mothers of new-born babies.

Signed /\/' """""\' J 61

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