Page 2359 - Week 08 - Thursday, 7 June 1990

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Motion (by Mr Humphries) proposed:

That Mr Duby be granted an extension of time for five minutes.

Mr Moore: Can I seek clarification first before we start speaking to it, Mr Speaker? Is that motion in writing? I believe it has to be put in writing, in accordance with normal procedure.

MR SPEAKER: Motions do not have to be put in writing and there can be no debate on the issue, if you have a look at standing order 69(j).

MR DUBY (6.48): Mr Speaker. I see now that the filibustering techniques being adopted by Mr Moore opposite once again - - -

Mr Moore: On a point of order, Mr Speaker - - -

MR DUBY: I refuse to accept the point of order. Mr Speaker, they are clearly - - -

MR SPEAKER: Order! Mr Duby, you cannot do that. Mr Moore, what is your point of order?

Mr Moore: I believe that the comment that I was only filibustering was an imputation, Mr Speaker. I do not think that is appropriate, and I ask that it be withdrawn.

MR SPEAKER: I do not think it is a valid point of order under the circumstances. Please proceed, Mr Duby.

Mr Moore: On a point of order, Mr Speaker; I draw the attention of the house to the lack of a quorum.

(Quorum formed)

MR DUBY: Mr Speaker, the situation is that we have seen the filibustering techniques adopted by Mr Moore in his blatant attempt to deny people the right - - -

Mr Stevenson: On a point of order, Mr Speaker; I call attention to the state of the house.

The bells having been rung -

MR SPEAKER: Order! A quorum not being present, the Assembly stands adjourned until Tuesday, 7 August 1990, at 2.30 pm.

Assembly adjourned at 6.54 pm until Tuesday, 7 August 1990, at 2.30 pm

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