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That is, in all facets of activity -
a community that is proud of the Territory that we live in, a community that cares for its citizens.
As Deputy Chief Minister in this historic Alliance Government, it is my very great honour to address the Assembly in support of the Chief Minister's comments. In doing so, I would like to focus in particular on the programs that are now my responsibility. Mr Speaker, the drawing together in the one portfolio of responsibilities for a wide range of community service and justice matters presents a unique challenge for this Government and for me as the responsible Minister. In addressing the Government's fundamental social objectives, the opportunity has been created to consider the issues - - -
MR SPEAKER: Order, Mr Collaery. I have just tried to resolve an issue here. Are you appreciative of the fact that by your speaking at this time this concludes the debate on this issue? I would ask whether the Opposition wants to partake in this?
Ms Follett: This will effectively close the debate?
MR SPEAKER: Yes.
Ms Follett: Indeed.
Mr Whalan: That is fine.
Ms Follett: Yes, that is fine. Go for your life.
MR SPEAKER: Please proceed.
MR COLLAERY: With your leave, Mr Speaker, I would defer to my colleague Mr Humphries.
Mr Whalan: No, you cannot now. It is too late.
Ms Follett: You have started now; sorry.
Mrs Grassby: It is too late to start it. You cannot. You had better learn the rules if you are going to be there.
MR COLLAERY: The rules were that the Opposition agreed to a notice paper. Presumably the whip has discussed it and Ms Follett was listed as speaker.
Ms Follett: I have spoken.
MR COLLAERY: We have worked out a solution that will be satisfactory to all involved.
Mr Wood: Mr Humphries' notes have just been passed over. Let it be recorded.
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