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(a) if a vote is in progress at the time fixed for interruption, that vote, and any vote consequent upon that vote, shall be completed and the result announced; and
(b) the Speaker shall fix the time for the resumption of the debate on any business under discussion and not disposed of at the time of interruption.".
Standing order 77
Omit "4.30 pm" substitute "2 hours after the time fixed for the meeting of the Assembly.".
MR KAINE (Leader of the Opposition) (10.52): Mr Speaker, I moved yesterday that this matter be adjourned until today, simply because there appeared to be some complexities in the motion that was put forward and because it was clear that some people in the Assembly did not quite understand what was intended by it. It seems to me, having looked at it overnight, that it is a fairly straightforward amendment in that it would set specific times of each sitting day on which the Assembly would normally automatically adjourn unless otherwise moved. It seems to me to be a sensible provision that at a certain time of the day the Speaker should propose the adjournment motion. If the Assembly does not agree with it, it can vote accordingly and the proceedings can continue for another half hour, as I understand these proposals. Even then, at the end of that extended period, if a Minister has cause to seek further debate he may seek it. It seems to me, Mr Speaker, to be a sensible amendment, which I support.
MR COLLAERY (10.53): We agree with Mr Kaine, and we think the amendment is suitable for the Assembly as it now stands.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
EXECUTIVE'S OBJECTIVES AND PROGRAM
Ministerial Statement
Debate resumed from 11 May, on motion by Mr Whalan:
That the Assembly takes note of the following paper:
Executive's objectives and program -
Ministerial statement, 11 May 1989
MR KAINE (Leader of the Opposition) (10.54): Mr Speaker, in the address of the Chief Minister on 11 May 1989, she outlined the objectives of the Labor-No Self Government Party coalition Government. There is much in that statement of objectives with which the ACT Liberal Party in opposition can agree in principle. Concepts of justice and economic security for all; individual liberty in terms of freedom of speech, education, assembly, organisation and religion; and compassion and tolerance amongst members of
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