Your Greens in State Parliament 31 March 2015

A Bill introducing new offences for protest action has been the topic of heated debate for several days of this three week sitting period. Lynn expressed our opposition to the Criminal Code Amendment (Prevention of Lawful Activity) Bill 2015 in a four hour speech. The drawn out debate enabled civil society to intensify their opposition. Opposition has grown from forest protectors and peace activists to include human rights and criminal lawyers. Debate is ongoing with a referral motion by the Greens for this to go to Committee now under consideration.

A Committee Report’s majority recommendation to trial recreational hunting in a southwest State Forest and a reclaimed pastoral station was hotly debated with a backdrop of protests from pro- and anti-hunting groups. Lynn spoke at the anti-hunting rally on the steps and in the Council chamber called on the Government to reject the recommendation.

Robin has started his contribution to the Indigenous Suicides debate, this will continue in April.

The Aboriginal Heritage Amendment Bill 2014 has not started being debated in Legislative assembly yet, both Robin and Lynn are preparing to do whatever we can to stop this horrendous legislation from being passed.

Robin gave notice to introduce the “Mining (Community Protection) Amendment Bill 2015” This Bill seeks to address community concerns about the capacity of the Mining Act 1978 to override local or regional planning schemes.

After two years of controversy, the Government passed regulations (School Education Amendment Regulations 2014) which permit school fees to be charged for families with 457 visas. During that period, a hardship provision was introduced and two inquiries were held. Robin’s Delegated Legislation Committee Report concluded the fee was beyond the power of the Director General of Education. Lynn, who has campaigned against the fee since its announcement, urged the Government to abandon the charge and warned that it may be challenged in court.

Robin gave a stirring speech at the Close the Gap, not the Communities protest rally before the passionate crowd of 2000. He also introduced a motion on Stolen Wages.

The Gene Technology (Western Australia) Bill 2014 and the Electricity Corporations Amendment Bill 2015 are still being debated.

Also on the front steps, university students protested Federal proposals for higher fees and invited Lynn to speak.


Other Bills and Motions dealt with

Partial Revocation of State Forest No. 16

North West Gas Development (Woodside) Agreement Amendment Bill 2014 [LA 109-1]

City of Fremantle Alfresco Dining Local Law 2014 disallowed


Bills waiting in the wings:

Gender Reassignment Amendment Bill 2015

Barrow Island Amendment Bill 2015

Alumina Refinery (Mitchell Plateau) Agreement (Termination) Bill 2015

Conservation and Land Management Amendment Bill 2015

Children and Community Services Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2014

Land Legislation Amendment Bill 2014

Land Legislation Amendment (Taxing) Bill 2014

Criminal Law Amendment (Home Burglary and Other Offences) Bill 2014

Local Government Legislation Amendment Bill 2014

Aboriginal Heritage Amendment Bill 2014


Questions answered for the last three weeks:

 

Date - Page

Subject

House

Members

25 Mar 2015 / p2147-2148

PLUTON RESOURCES - COCKATOO ISLAND [Questions On Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Baston, Hon Ken

24 Mar 2015 / p2003-2004

LAND CLEARING - PASTORAL PROPERTIES - KIMBERLEY[Questions On Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Morton, Hon Helen

18 Mar 2015 / p1616-1617

ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS - SITE REGISTER - MOUNT MARGARET CAVE [Questions On Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Collier, Hon Peter

17 Mar 2015 / p1416

HORIZON POWER - CENTRIC DIGITAL [Questions On Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Collier, Hon Peter

17 Mar 2015 / p1407-1408

ENVIRONMENT - TIDAL ENERGY AUSTRALIA [Questions On Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Morton, Hon Helen

17 Mar 2015 / p1388-1389

GILLNET FISHING - KIMBERLEY[Questions On Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Baston, Hon Ken

17 Mar 2015 / p1387

FISHERIES - AUSTRALIAN HUMPBACK DOLPHIN[Questions On Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Baston, Hon Ken

17 Mar 2015 / p1386-1387

FISHERIES - SAWFISH[Questions On Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Baston, Hon Ken

17 Mar 2015 / p1384-1386

FISHERIES - GILLNET AND TRAWL FISHING - KIMBERLEY[Questions On Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Baston, Hon Ken

17 Mar 2015 / p1377-1378

HORIZON POWER - POWER OUTAGES - DERBY [Questions On Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Collier, Hon Peter

17 Mar 2015 / p1323-1324

MINING INDUSTRY - ROYALTY REBATE SCHEME [Questions On Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Baston, Hon Ken

11 Mar 2015 / p1007

RED BLUFF - SATELLITE IMAGES[Questions On Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin

11 Mar 2015 / p1007-1008

STATE DEVELOPMENT - CHINA-AUSTRALIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT [Questions On Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Collier, Hon Peter

11 Mar 2015 / p1004-1005

MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT - MEMBER FOR NORTH WEST CENTRAL - ELECTORATE OFFICE[Questions On Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Collier, Hon Peter

10 Mar 2015 / p880-881

WORKER ACCOMMODATION - BARROW ISLAND [Questions On Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Collier, Hon Peter

10 Mar 2015 / p879

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD - COTTON BUSH - PRESTON BEACH [Questions On Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Baston, Hon Ken

10 Mar 2015 / p877-878

PREMIER AND CABINET - CHINA-AUSTRALIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT [Questions On Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Collier, Hon Peter

26 Mar 2015 / p2281-2282

DEPARTMENT OF ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS - CLIFF WEEKS [Questions Without Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Collier, Hon Peter

26 Mar 2015 / p2277

NGANHU PTY LTD [Questions Without Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Collier, Hon Peter

25 Mar 2015 / p2130

REMOTE ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES - CLOSURE [Questions Without Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Collier, Hon Peter

25 Mar 2015 / p2124

ABORIGINAL CHILDREN - GONORRHOEA [Questions Without Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Collier, Hon Peter

24 Mar 2015 / p1945

REMOTE ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES - CLOSURE [Questions Without Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Holt, Hon Col

24 Mar 2015 / p1941-1942

INFRINGEMENT NOTICES - FINAL DEMAND NOTICE [Questions Without Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Mischin, Hon Michael

19 Mar 2015 / p1826

REMOTE ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES - CLOSURE [Questions Without Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Collier, Hon Peter

19 Mar 2015 / p1819-1820

CARNARVON CYCLONE SHELTER AND HOSPITAL [Questions Without Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Morton, Hon Helen

18 Mar 2015 / p1594

KIMBERLEY QUARRIES - HERITAGE SURVEYS [Questions Without Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Collier, Hon Peter

18 Mar 2015 / p1589-1590

YULLEROO 2 - PROTESTERS [Questions Without Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Baston, Hon Ken

17 Mar 2015 / p1277-1278

ABORIGINAL HERITAGE ACT 1972 - HERITAGE SITES [Questions Without Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Collier, Hon Peter

17 Mar 2015 / p1273-1274

DEPARTMENT OF ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS - STAFF - INVESTIGATION [Questions Without Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Collier, Hon Peter

12 Mar 2015 / p1158-1159

OPERATIONAL SERVICE MANAGER - RESIGNATION - GOLDFIELDS [Questions Without Notice]

Council

214. Hon ROBIN CHAPPLE | Collier, Hon Peter

12 Mar 2015 / p1155

ABORIGINAL HERITAGE ACT 1972 - HERITAGE SITES [Questions Without Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Collier, Hon Peter

11 Mar 2015 / p988

WOODADA GAS FIELD, ENEABBA - AWE PERTH PTY LTD [Questions Without Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Baston, Hon Ken

11 Mar 2015 / p983

DERBY TIDAL POWER PROJECT - COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT [Questions Without Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Morton, Hon Helen

10 Mar 2015 / p867

DEPARTMENT OF ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS - STAFF - INVESTIGATION [Questions Without Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Collier, Hon Peter

10 Mar 2015 / p862-863

DEPARTMENT OF ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS - CLIFF WEEKS [Questions Without Notice]

Council

Chapple, Hon Robin | Collier, Hon Peter

 

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