Page 53 - Week 02 - Tuesday, 23 May 1989
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It is very important to refer to something that Mr Whalan referred to in relation to one of the many discussions we had with both sides about amendments to standing orders. We did see that letter that was signed by the Chief Minister, we did discuss that letter amongst ourselves but we did say that the issues that were raised in that particular letter were issues that were too important to be raised in that way. We felt that they should be considered by the committees that were provided for in those standing orders and that that should be part of that process.
We find this afternoon when we come down here to this place that we are given, once again without any consultation, proposals to change the standing orders without any major discussions. It is proposed that three committees that were provided for in the standing orders be combined into one. If we are keen to see some form of appropriate discussion and arrangement and to have discussions between all groups if all these things are to happen, why did the Chief Minister not discuss those particular issues with us? She is very keen to have consultation and to discuss matters with us. There are only five of them, and they are very much a minority government. I suggest that it may have been in their interests to have at least done us the courtesy of discussing that issue with us so that they would have got bipartisan support for it. They may find that support a little bit difficult to obtain because they did not do us the courtesy of discussing with us a simple matter of committees.
The matter of public importance that Mr Collaery has rightfully raised in this place, has stopped the Government from railroading us and the rest of the members in discussions on the committee system.
MR SPEAKER: Order! The time allotted for this discussion has expired. The discussion is now concluded.
DAYS AND HOURS OF MEETING
MR WHALAN (Deputy Chief Minister), by leave: I move:
That unless otherwise ordered, the Assembly shall meet for the despatch of business on the following days and at the times specified:
Wednesday, 24 May, at 11 am.
Thursday, 25 May, at 11 am.
Tuesday, 30 May, at 2.30 pm.
Wednesday, 31 May, at 11 am.
Thursday, 1 June, at 11 am.
MRS NOLAN: I move the following amendment:
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