Page 2403 - Week 11 - Thursday, 2 November 1989
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on that new development in Western Australia? If so, will she be giving effect at the earliest possible time to the recommendations of the Western Australian Department of Mines in terms of ensuring the safety of ACT residents?
MRS GRASSBY: I think the short answer is yes, yes, no, yes, yes, yes. I will get back to Mr Collaery with all those answers. That was just for Mr Kaine. I will get back to Mr Collaery.
Cosmetics Manufacturer
MR WOOD: Mr Speaker, I direct a question to the Minister for Industry, Employment and Education. Does he agree, as claimed in a speech in the Assembly yesterday by the leader of the Residents Rally, that the valuation of the Revlon site was unusual?
MR WHALAN: I thank Mr Wood for the question. During the estimates discussion this morning, Mr Collaery did have occasion to reflect upon the professionalism of public servants who work not only in our own Government but also in the Australian Valuation Office. I think it is very timely that we should have the opportunity to defend the integrity of public servants. As a general principle, Mr Speaker, I think that we should desist from attacking public servants under the privileges of this chamber.
Mr Collaery: On a point of order, Mr Speaker; this is simply outrageous. No such attack was made; no such comments were made. This is just pure invention again by this man.
MR SPEAKER: Thank you, Mr Collaery. Please, when you raise points of order, make sure they are points or order. If you wish to make a personal explanation after question time, you have the opportunity to do so. Please proceed, Minister.
MR WHALAN: Mr Speaker, the question refers to the criticism raised by Mr Collaery of the valuation of the site of the lease which was offered to the Revlon corporation for its factory at Hume. The valuation of the site was carried out in the normal manner by the Australian Valuation Office. This office is a very professional organisation and provides valuation services to the Commonwealth throughout Australia.
Prior to self-government, the office provided valuation advice to the ACT Administration, as part of the Commonwealth, and since the introduction of self-government it has continued to provide this very professional service under a memorandum of understanding. Officers from the Valuation Office regularly appear in court supporting valuations made under a wide range of Commonwealth and ACT legislation. On no previous occasion has the
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