Page 910 - Week 04 - Tuesday, 27 March 1990
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The final report was circulated for comment to concerned union, private sector and departmental agencies at the end of 1988. Once again, I should point out that there was a Labor government controlling these actions at that time. This Bill is based on that report and the need for legislation in the ACT. I should point out that this legislation is the culmination of work that was initiated prior to self-government - - -
Ms Follett: On a point of order, Mr Speaker; I draw your attention to standing order 62. I believe that Mr Duby is debating largely irrelevant material. We are debating a particular proposed amendment to the Bill, not the history and background to the entire legislation.
MR SPEAKER: Thank you, Ms Follett. Your objection is upheld. Please get to the point, Mr Duby.
MR DUBY: When the dart strikes home, it hurts. This legislation was the culmination of work that was initiated prior to self-government, under a Federal Labor government, and carried on by the previous Labor Government under Mrs Grassby.
Mr Moore: On a point of order, Mr Speaker; he is failing to obey your directions, 202(d).
MR SPEAKER: Thank you, Mr Moore. Your objection is upheld. Mr Duby, please get to the discussion.
MR DUBY: Certainly, Mr Speaker. In no way was I recapitulating what happened from 1987 onwards. I was simply pointing out that this legislation, strangely enough, had the full endorsement of the previous Minister, Mrs Grassby, and, I would assume, the previous Government. The point that I am trying to make is that I am almost certain that this supposed amendment is nothing more than a bit of petty point scoring to try to link once again - - -
Mr Kaine: Grandstanding.
MR DUBY: "Grandstanding", I suppose was the word - to try to get the former Government back on side with the Trades and Labour Council in the ACT.
Ms Follett: On a point of order, Mr Speaker; I point out to you again, under standing order 62, that Mr Duby has continually defied your direction, and it is open to you to direct him to cease speaking.
MR SPEAKER: I thank you for your observation and your direction, Ms Follett. However, I will overrule your objection. Please proceed, Mr Duby.
MR DUBY: As we are all aware, if there is one thing for which the previous Labor Government is well known, it is getting the Trades and Labour Council people offside in relation to its actions in government.
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