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these issues. With the limited resources available to me I will not pretend that this Bill is perfect. There may be some areas which we could cover that are not tackled in the Bill. I would be happy to take constructive comments and amendments which would improve the Bill. I urge all members to examine the Bill and to support measures which will provide much needed protection to many citizens in the ACT. The passage of this Bill will demonstrate that this is a community that cares about the rights and dignity of all of its members. Mr Speaker, I commend the Bill to the Assembly.
Mr Collaery: Mr Speaker, I repeat my point of order in relation to this matter. I believe the Bill should not be proposed, and nor should any member of the Government adjourn the debate.
MR SPEAKER: I will take advice on that matter.
Mr Collaery: Mr Speaker, would you clarify your ruling? Are you going to seek advice in relation to clause 6 on my point of order, or have you ruled on that?
Mr Berry: On a point of order, Mr Speaker: this member opposite is continually ignoring your rulings. You have made a ruling on the matter and I expect you to ensure that the ruling is implemented. If he continues to ignore your rulings on the matter, he should be named.
MR SPEAKER: I will take advice.
Members interjected.
MR SPEAKER: Order! Mr Collaery, to answer your question, other Bills have been presented in this manner and laid on the table before the house and they will be considered in relation to the findings of the Administration and Procedures Committee on the matter of section 65 and standing order 200. Therefore, I propose that it is proper for this Bill to proceed in the same manner as the others did and sit on the table.
Mr Kaine: On a point of order, Mr Speaker: I think that what the Attorney is attempting to do is to show that the standing orders and the self-government Act prescribe that a Bill may not be proposed. I just want to clarify the issue.
Mr Moore: There is no need for clarification; you are disagreeing.
Mr Kaine: I have taken a point of order here. You do it constantly. Do you mind if I take one, for a change?
MR SPEAKER: Order! There is a matter before the house that needs to be considered by all members. Please, let us just address it and clear the air on the matter.
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