Page 946 - Week 06 - Wednesday, 26 July 1989
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matters. It is important for some rules to be established to protect the right of non-government members.
There is no doubt that revision of standing orders must be undertaken and that the Administration and Procedures Committee is the right place. However, to answer the point made by Mr Humphries on that issue, all this motion seeks to do is to ensure that the committee has a focus on which to start its work. In fact, all we are seeking is for the committee to be given a set of priorities on which to begin its work.
I had proposed to briefly comment on the specific standing orders that were referred to in Mr Collaery's motion. In the interest of moving our business along today, I do not propose to do so. However, I will say that the changes to the particular orders referred to only seek to rationalise the different nature of this chamber from the House of Representatives, on which these orders have been based.
In conclusion, Mr Speaker, I restate my comment that this motion only seeks to set some priorities from this Assembly to the committee on which to start its revision process, a role quite proper for this place, I would suggest. It is quite proper for the Assembly to give such instructions to one of our standing committees. Accordingly, I trust that this motion, after this erudite explanation, will now receive the full support of the Assembly.
Question put.
The Assembly voted -
AYES, 4 NOES, 11
Mr Collaery Mr Berry
Mr Jensen Mr Duby
Dr Kinloch Ms Follett
Mr Moore Mr Humphries
Mr Kaine
Ms Maher
Mrs Nolan
Mr Prowse
Mr Stefaniak
Mr Whalan
Mr Wood
Question resolved in the negative.
SOCIAL POLICY - STANDING COMMITTEE
MR JENSEN (11.59): Pursuant to notice, I move:
That paragraph (2) of the resolution of appointment of the Standing Committee on Social Policy be amended by omitting "4" and substituting "5".
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