Page 4311 - Week 15 - Tuesday, 20 November 1990
Next page . . . . Previous page . . . . Contents . . . . Debates(HTML) . . . . PDF . . . .
Mr Moore was, I think, at that point clearly referring to comments made by Dr Willmot with reference to verbal discussions between the ITPA and him and his department on the question of school closures. Very clearly they were on that particular feature of the ongoing debate with various elements of the administration. In that respect, Dr Willmot - - -
Mr Berry: Mr.
MR HUMPHRIES: Dr Willmot, I think, with respect, answered quite accurately the question that was put to him. He said that, in the context of those discussions, no recommendations were made. That is the position. I affirm that position, and I think Mr Moore - - -
Mr Moore: What nonsense! He has no records of them, and the only evidence that we have is written evidence.
MR SPEAKER: Order! Order, Mr Moore, please!
MR HUMPHRIES: I stand by the view that it was the correct information to put to the committee, and I stand by it here in the Assembly. I think that Mr Moore should exercise great caution before he touts that suggestion elsewhere.
Mr Duby: Scandalous behaviour.
MR HUMPHRIES: It is behaviour which is unbecoming, particularly given the great power - - -
Mr Moore: On a point of order, Mr Speaker: I believe that that comment should be addressed to the whole committee. Mr Humphries is dealing with the report of the whole committee without dissent.
MR SPEAKER: Order! Thank you, Mr Moore, for your observation, but I would ask you to make a personal explanation, if you feel that is necessary. Please proceed, Mr Humphries.
MR HUMPHRIES: (Extension of time granted) I note, Mr Speaker, that an apology was published in the Canberra Times on Saturday, 10 November, in which that point was made. I quote from that apology:
The article -
namely, the article of a few days before -
incorrectly reported the question put by Mr Moore which was in fact concerned with discussions Dr Willmot had held with the Interim Territory Planning Authority. The ITPA Report referred to in the article was received after those discussions were held.
Next page . . . . Previous page . . . . Contents . . . . Debates(HTML) . . . . PDF . . . .