Page 1579 - Week 06 - Thursday, 3 May 1990
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Mr Kaine: It is the poor relation.
MR COLLAERY: Yes; born in a Morris and rushing over the precipice. Mr Speaker, the problem that Mrs Grassby introduced to this debate was that she thought she would make it a point scoring exercise, as we constantly see across this house. I ask why that member could not have stood up and handsomely and generously said, "Look, you are in government and we are in opposition and we will work together on this because it is for the common good of the homeless and the cry and plea for housing in the Territory". But no, you have to go and score some cheap ideological points. You are getting a response now. The fact is, as the fireman opposite knows, you are going to get done like a dinner in every area of social justice and equity in the Territory right through the time that I am in government.
Mrs Grassby: What a joke, mate!
MR COLLAERY: You will see. Mr Deputy Speaker, have you ever been to a sideshow? Have you seen those mouths that go like that and you throw white balls into them? Every time we get them going like this, I am reminded of it.
Mrs Grassby: Mr Deputy Speaker, I claim to have been misrepresented as usual. Mr Collaery cannot tell the truth.
MR COLLAERY: At the end of the speech, Mr Deputy Speaker.
MR DEPUTY SPEAKER: At the end of the debate, Mrs Grassby.
Mr Berry: He digresses.
MR DEPUTY SPEAKER: Stick to the point on both sides, thank you.
MR COLLAERY: I apologise, Mr Deputy Speaker.
MR DEPUTY SPEAKER: It is not just you, Mr Collaery. Please continue.
Ms Follett: Well, he is the only one on his feet.
MR DEPUTY SPEAKER: There were quite a few interjections, Ms Follett. Continue.
MR COLLAERY: Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for your protection. The problems opposite really do represent a sideshow. You have had a good sideshow this week and I am not going to let the opportunity go to say that the debate today again typifies your point scoring exercises. If you are really concerned about a few issues in the community and want to help, particularly on matters like the Ainslie tip, the Northbourne Flats and all those matters, our doors are open. Why not come and see us in a collegiate sense and say, "Listen, we are very concerned about this. Our
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