Page 1844 - Week 09 - Wednesday, 18 October 1989
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of course arising from other decisions of the Assembly. But what I think needs to be put down is the reckless assertion that the amount of public interest in the debate between Dr Donovan and Mr Stevenson - which I think is somewhat doubtful anyway - in some way represents the sort of formal consultation that ought to take place in relation to the functions that this Assembly can perform. The proper way to have this consultation proceeded with is of course by way of the relevant committee which will deal with the matter in due course.
I think that I agree with Dr Kinloch that Mr Stevenson has further damaged his credibility in relation to this matter and the likely objectivity that we can expect from him in relation to consideration of the matter. I am sure that Dr Donovan of the AMA - - -
Mr Stevenson: On a point of order; Mr Berry is talking about the likely objectivities but it is simply because I have been objective in the matter for some period of time that I have looked at suggesting that there might be a problem. It is absolutely not okay in this Assembly.
MR TEMPORARY DEPUTY SPEAKER: I would suggest, Mr Stevenson, it is appropriate to raise that as a personal explanation at the end of Mr Berry's discussion.
MR BERRY: To close off, I think it is just a stalling tactic that will do nothing for the debate and I think it is most appropriate that the Assembly move on to pass the Bill that has been put before us as a matter of course and to get on with the real and proper public consultation which will occur as soon as that Bill comes into law.
Question put:
That the amendment be agreed to.
The Assembly voted -
AYES, 4 NOES, 13
Mr Duby Mr Berry
Ms Maher Mr Collaery
Mr Prowse Ms Follett
Mr Stevenson Mrs Grassby
Mr Humphries
Mr Jensen
Mr Kaine
Dr Kinloch
Mr Moore
Mrs Nolan
Mr Stefaniak
Mr Whalan
Mr Wood
Question so resolved in the negative.
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