Page 2901 - Week 10 - Wednesday, 15 August 1990
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Mr Moore: Get the name right. You have not even got that right.
MR JENSEN: I am sorry, Brian Bates. I also understand that Mr Bates has made himself available to talk to a number of communities about it; in fact, as early as the first week of this month a similar public meeting was called to enable Mr Bates to address the community once again on this issue.
Mr Moore: Is this your new definition of "consultation"?
MR JENSEN: Consultation takes many forms, Mr Moore, and this is certainly one opportunity for the community to talk face to face with the Chief Police Officer in the ACT. I think this is to be supported, and I am sure that Mr Bates, going on his record and on his public statements, is quite prepared to continue to do this. I welcome this, and I am sure that the ACT community is very thankful for the attitude of the Chief Police Officer in the ACT.
Let me refer now, Mr Speaker, to some comments that Mr Moore made in relation to the Grants Commission. I presume that Mr Moore received the document from the Grants Commission in relation to the inquiry that is about to be undertaken in relation to the ACT finances. If he has not seen it, Mr Speaker, I would encourage him to have a look at it. That document clearly sets out the procedures and the processes by which the Grants Commission is proposing to undertake its review of the ACT finances. I presume Mr Moore got a copy of it, because I understand it was sent to all members. One must then wonder, Mr Speaker, what Mr Moore has been doing with his time - instead of coming up here in this place talking about the Grants Commission when he does not appear to understand the processes. I am sure that my colleague the Chief Minister will bring Mr Moore up to speed on this issue so that he can go away fully briefed.
Debate (on motion by Mrs Nolan) adjourned.
LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
Discussion of Matter of Public Importance
MR SPEAKER: I have received a letter from Mr Stevenson proposing that a matter of public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion, namely:
The passage of Bills through the Assembly in such short time as to limit or prevent fair and adequate:
1. consultation with affected groups and individuals;
2. time for such groups to liaise with their members, MLAs and MPs;
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