Page 184 - Week 02 - Thursday, 25 May 1989
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It is therefore easily disturbed and potentially a hazard. If it is left alone apparently it is all right, he tells me. It is essential in the interests of public health that, if it is to be removed, it should be removed very safely. Mr Humphries and, I understand, Mr Stefaniak are going tomorrow to look at a house from which asbestos is being taken. I can arrange for any other member of the Assembly who would wish to accompany them to go. It is quite an experience. It is very safe, I can promise members.
MS FOLLETT: Mr Speaker, I ask that further questions be placed on the notice paper.
Mr Kaine: Mr Speaker, I should like to take a point of order, following that made earlier by Mr Moore in connection with standing order 118(a). I should just like to draw the Speaker's attention to the fact that when we debated the matter of questions within the last few days and we settled on the fact that 30 minutes would be the time allowed, I made it clear then that it was specifically on the proviso that answers would be brief and to the point. I would like to remind the Government that if the answers are not brief and to the point we from the Opposition will move that the limit of 30 minutes be changed, and I put it on notice that we will do so.
MR SPEAKER: Thank you, Mr Kaine. That is noted.
EQUALITY FOR WOMEN
Discussion of Matter of Public Importance
MR SPEAKER: I have received a letter from Ms Follett, the Chief Minister, proposing that a matter of public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion, namely:
The Government's commitment to ensuring that women are equal partners in social and economic terms in the workplace, the home and the community.
I call the Chief Minister.
MS FOLLETT (Chief Minister) (3.07): Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am very pleased to be given this opportunity for the Assembly to debate this issue so early in our existence as an assembly, because I believe it is one that is crucial to the good government of the ACT. I am sure members know that women comprise slightly more than half of the population - that is the case in the ACT, as it is in most places - but certainly in no way are women in fact truly equal in social and economic terms in the workplace, the home and the community.
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