❓ Dr. Thomas questions the Premier on the delay in introducing anti-terrorism legislation compared to NSW, and the absence of a public communication strategy for major emergencies. The Premier states the legislation is being drafted, influenced by the London events.
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I refer the Premier to his recent announcement that new anti-terrorism legislation to grant police special powers to search, apprehend and detain people who are suspected of terrorist activities and to conduct covert counter-terrorist operations would be introduced into Parliament as a matter of great urgency. (1) In the light of the terrorist attacks since September 11, 2001 why was the New South Wales government able to pass and proclaim anti-terrorism legislation by December 2002 - almost three years ago - while the Premier is yet to present a bill to Parliament? (2) Why has this government still not presented a comprehensive media and public communications strategy to be implemented in the event of a major emergency? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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(1)-(2) We are working on the legislation. This issue emerged in light of the events that occurred in London. Some matters regarding that incident demonstrated that we needed new legislation. I have requested the Minister for Police and Emergency Services to draft such legislation, and the details of that are under consideration within the government. We will introduce them into Parliament. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the member for Warren-Blackwood for the third time and the member for Leschenault for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : As soon as we have finalised the details of the legislation, we will introduce it into Parliament.
(1) In the light of the terrorist attacks since September 11, 2001 why was the New South Wales government able to pass and proclaim anti-terrorism legislation by December 2002 - almost three years ago - while the Premier is yet to present a bill to Parliament? (2) Why has this government still not presented a comprehensive media and public communications strategy to be implemented in the event of a major emergency? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) We are working on the legislation. This issue emerged in light of the events that occurred in London. Some matters regarding that incident demonstrated that we needed new legislation. I have requested the Minister for Police and Emergency Services to draft such legislation, and the details of that are under consideration within the government. We will introduce them into Parliament. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the member for Warren-Blackwood for the third time and the member for Leschenault for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : As soon as we have finalised the details of the legislation, we will introduce it into Parliament.
(2) Why has this government still not presented a comprehensive media and public communications strategy to be implemented in the event of a major emergency? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) We are working on the legislation. This issue emerged in light of the events that occurred in London. Some matters regarding that incident demonstrated that we needed new legislation. I have requested the Minister for Police and Emergency Services to draft such legislation, and the details of that are under consideration within the government. We will introduce them into Parliament. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the member for Warren-Blackwood for the third time and the member for Leschenault for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : As soon as we have finalised the details of the legislation, we will introduce it into Parliament.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) We are working on the legislation. This issue emerged in light of the events that occurred in London. Some matters regarding that incident demonstrated that we needed new legislation. I have requested the Minister for Police and Emergency Services to draft such legislation, and the details of that are under consideration within the government. We will introduce them into Parliament. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the member for Warren-Blackwood for the third time and the member for Leschenault for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : As soon as we have finalised the details of the legislation, we will introduce it into Parliament.
(1)-(2) We are working on the legislation. This issue emerged in light of the events that occurred in London. Some matters regarding that incident demonstrated that we needed new legislation. I have requested the Minister for Police and Emergency Services to draft such legislation, and the details of that are under consideration within the government. We will introduce them into Parliament. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the member for Warren-Blackwood for the third time and the member for Leschenault for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : As soon as we have finalised the details of the legislation, we will introduce it into Parliament.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the member for Warren-Blackwood for the third time and the member for Leschenault for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : As soon as we have finalised the details of the legislation, we will introduce it into Parliament.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the member for Warren-Blackwood for the third time and the member for Leschenault for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : As soon as we have finalised the details of the legislation, we will introduce it into Parliament.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : As soon as we have finalised the details of the legislation, we will introduce it into Parliament.
(1) In the light of the terrorist attacks since September 11, 2001 why was the New South Wales government able to pass and proclaim anti-terrorism legislation by December 2002 - almost three years ago - while the Premier is yet to present a bill to Parliament? (2) Why has this government still not presented a comprehensive media and public communications strategy to be implemented in the event of a major emergency? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) We are working on the legislation. This issue emerged in light of the events that occurred in London. Some matters regarding that incident demonstrated that we needed new legislation. I have requested the Minister for Police and Emergency Services to draft such legislation, and the details of that are under consideration within the government. We will introduce them into Parliament. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the member for Warren-Blackwood for the third time and the member for Leschenault for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : As soon as we have finalised the details of the legislation, we will introduce it into Parliament.
(2) Why has this government still not presented a comprehensive media and public communications strategy to be implemented in the event of a major emergency? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) We are working on the legislation. This issue emerged in light of the events that occurred in London. Some matters regarding that incident demonstrated that we needed new legislation. I have requested the Minister for Police and Emergency Services to draft such legislation, and the details of that are under consideration within the government. We will introduce them into Parliament. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the member for Warren-Blackwood for the third time and the member for Leschenault for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : As soon as we have finalised the details of the legislation, we will introduce it into Parliament.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) We are working on the legislation. This issue emerged in light of the events that occurred in London. Some matters regarding that incident demonstrated that we needed new legislation. I have requested the Minister for Police and Emergency Services to draft such legislation, and the details of that are under consideration within the government. We will introduce them into Parliament. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the member for Warren-Blackwood for the third time and the member for Leschenault for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : As soon as we have finalised the details of the legislation, we will introduce it into Parliament.
(1)-(2) We are working on the legislation. This issue emerged in light of the events that occurred in London. Some matters regarding that incident demonstrated that we needed new legislation. I have requested the Minister for Police and Emergency Services to draft such legislation, and the details of that are under consideration within the government. We will introduce them into Parliament. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the member for Warren-Blackwood for the third time and the member for Leschenault for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : As soon as we have finalised the details of the legislation, we will introduce it into Parliament.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the member for Warren-Blackwood for the third time and the member for Leschenault for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : As soon as we have finalised the details of the legislation, we will introduce it into Parliament.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the member for Warren-Blackwood for the third time and the member for Leschenault for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : As soon as we have finalised the details of the legislation, we will introduce it into Parliament.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : As soon as we have finalised the details of the legislation, we will introduce it into Parliament.
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