Parliamentary Procedure

GLENSIDE HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT

Private Members Business, Committees and Subordinate Legislation, No. 2: Ms Chapman to move:

That this house establish a select committee to inquire and report on the state government's proposed sale and redevelopment of the Glenside Hospital site, and in particular—

(a) the effect of the delivery of services by the proposed collocation of mental health, drug and alcohol, rural, regional and state-wide services, and the possible security implications;

(b) the effect of the proposed sale of 42 per cent of the site and its impact on the amenity and enjoyment of open space for patients and the public, biodiversity, conservation and significant trees;

(c) the impact of a reduction of available land for more supported accommodation;

(d) the effect of the proposed sale of precincts 3, 4 and 5 (as identified in the state government's concept master plan) for the site and its possible effect on access to the site and traffic management generally;

(e) the proposed sale of precinct 4 by private sale to a preferred purchaser; and

(f) any other relevant matter.

Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11:27): I seek leave to withdraw this motion. I am pleased to report that a motion of similar wording was passed recently in the Legislative Council and it will not be necessary for me to proceed with the motion. A select committee is on its way to being established.

Leave granted; motion withdrawn.