Page 2581 - Week 09 - Wednesday, 8 August 1990
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MR ACTING SPEAKER: Withdraw the word "corruption", Mr Moore.
Mr Moore: No, Mr Acting Speaker, I think it must be kept in context. I said on two occasions that the interjection was moral corruption which is a very different matter from corruption on its own. I have no intention of withdrawing it because clearly it is the case that moral corruption is part of moving from one's policies. It is a very different matter from corruption.
Mr Collaery: He is saying we have no morals, Mr Acting Speaker.
MR ACTING SPEAKER: I would ask you to withdraw that, Mr Moore, because in the guide I have immorality is certainly offensive. The term "moral corruption" is offensive, and I ask you to withdraw it, Mr Moore.
Mr Moore: I accept your ruling, Mr Acting Speaker, and I will withdraw.
MR BERRY: But it is true that the policies of the Residents Rally have been corrupted by the activities of its members in this Assembly. Is somebody going to try that one on? No, because it is true; that is why. You are not too offended by that, are you? It is true. The Residents Rally said that Royal Canberra Hospital would stay open.
Mr Jensen: I raise a point of order. Mr Acting Speaker, it seems to me that a lot of problems would be solved if members addressed their remarks through the chair in accordance with normal debate and not across the chamber.
MR ACTING SPEAKER: Thank you, Mr Jensen. I think there is a lot to be said for that. I hope members will bear that in mind.
MR BERRY: Your policy was that you would not close Royal Canberra Hospital. Where is Dr Kinloch? He has gone now. It has got a bit too hot for him.
Mr Kaine: Because you are so offensive, he had to go.
MR BERRY: Well, one has to take a strong position to get the message through to people on the other side. I have to say that it has been a long time since I have met people who are so thick.
Mr Collaery: No wonder the right wing of your party is in revolt. You are absolutely revolting.
MR ACTING SPEAKER: Order! Members, please come to order.
Mrs Grassby: Mr Acting Speaker, on a point of order, we are not revolting. I would like Mr Collaery to withdraw that, please.
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