Page 256 - Week 01 - Thursday, 15 February 1990
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We felt that this was the compromise that had been agreed within the committee. Having listened to the arguments, first of all from Mr Stefaniak, which are put from the Liberal Party point of view, that the DWG should comprise 20 members, I am compelled to say that I am opposed to that. The situation is quite clear, to be perfectly honest. There is a difference between designated work groups and safety committees. So, as Mr Moore said, it is foolish to compare the situation that we have in the ACT with that which applies within New South Wales.
What a turnaround, an absolute disgrace that will be recognised by the trade union movement and the people of the ACT who will have to pay for the arrogance and refusal of this Government to provide proper workplace safety for the workers of the Territory, and who have failed in their duty to reduce the cost of workplace injuries in this Territory.
It is ironic that the Government is moving to put off any improvements in workplace safety today when we were today debating what is going to happen to our health system, because the health system will be needed to cope with the continuing injuries which occur in our workplaces. A fundamental issue in the provision of health in the ACT is the issue of health promotion, and again this tory Government opposite has fallen down on the job. It will be recognised for that and, as a proper Opposition should, we are here to keep that focus on this Government to ensure that the people of the ACT are fully aware of where this lot are headed.
Question - That the amendment be agreed to - put.
The Assembly voted -
AYES, 12 NOES, 5
Mr Collaery Mr Berry
Mr Duby Ms Follett
Mr Humphries Mrs Grassby
Mr Jensen Mr Whalan
Mr Kaine Mr Wood
Dr Kinloch
Ms Maher
Mr Moore
Mrs Nolan
Mr Prowse
Mr Stefaniak
Mr Stevenson
Question so resolved in the affirmative.
Question - That the motion, as amended, be agreed to - put.
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