Page 919 - Week 04 - Tuesday, 27 March 1990
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Mr Berry: Can I rise on a point of order, Mr Speaker?
MR SPEAKER: Yes, I accept your point of order. I have asked Mr - - -
Mr Berry: This is another one.
Mr Jensen: Which number, Wayne?
Mr Berry: No. 202(e).
MR SPEAKER: I take your point; you do not have to speak to it. Mr Duby, I misinterpreted the thrust of the objection from the member; otherwise I would not have ruled that you withdraw it because I do not believe that it is unparliamentary. But under the circumstances would you please withdraw it to stop this ridiculous debate?
MR DUBY: Mr Speaker, I gladly withdraw in the interests of correct and parliamentary debate. There is no question about the fact that the matters raised by the Opposition tonight have definitely been impish.
Mr Kaine: "Wimpish" would be better.
MR DUBY: No, impish. The comments made by Mr Whalan are undoubtedly recidivist. I would like to show just how ludicrous this proposed amendment is, and I would like to address my remarks to the comments made by Mr Moore. I think he is in an unfortunate position here. He is undoubtedly a captive of this runaway party machine on the other side of the chamber.
Mr Moore: On a point of order, Mr Speaker; I consider that to be an imputation against my reputation. I am an independent; I remain independent; I remain on the crossbenches.
MR SPEAKER: Objection overruled, Mr Moore. Please proceed, Mr Duby.
MR DUBY: It is about time, Mr Speaker. We all know that the first Bill presented before this Assembly was the Occupational Health and Safety Bill, which is a very important piece of legislation. The second Bill was presented by the darling of the Labor Party, Mr Whalan.
Mr Whalan: Come on, Dingo. Let's hear you.
MR DUBY: That is certainly mischievous. Bill No. 2 of 1989, the Vocational Training Bill, was presented by this Opposition when it was in government. I will bring to your attention the position of the Crown. The clauses of the Vocational Training Bill refer to the fact that this legislation binds the Crown and that nothing in this legislation renders the Crown liable to be prosecuted for an offence. It is a most important piece of legislation.
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