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from ownership of the home. Mr Berry found that very amusing, but I remind him that there is a great humanitarian push - - -
Mr Berry: I take a point of order. That is an outrageous imputation, and I would like that withdrawn.
Mr Kaine: Well, why did you laugh if you did not find it amusing?
Mr Berry: I did not laugh.
MR SPEAKER: Order! Mr Berry, I take your point. Mr Collaery, would you withdraw that, please?
MR COLLAERY: What do you want me to withdraw, Mr Speaker?
MR SPEAKER: The fact that Mr Berry found that outrageously laughable, or whatever you said.
MR COLLAERY: I acknowledge that Mr Berry did not find it humorous. I am pleased to note that he found it not humorous.
Ms Follett: Withdraw your statement.
MR SPEAKER: Order! Yes, Mr Collaery.
MR COLLAERY: Please clarify what you wish me to do, Mr Speaker.
MR SPEAKER: I am afraid I cannot remember the exact words that you said, but if you withdraw the imputation - - -
Mr Berry: That I found it amusing.
MR COLLAERY: I withdraw the words, "I see Mr Berry finds it amusing".
MR SPEAKER: Thank you.
MR COLLAERY: Certainly, Mr Speaker. These amendments, when enacted, will put the ACT at the leading edge of will reform in Australia. They will go a long way towards reducing legal uncertainty that often surrounds a deceased estate. I should say that I acknowledge a great deal of assistance received from academia. Mr Berry continues to interject, Mr Speaker. Does he want me to withdraw the suggestion that he interjects?
MR SPEAKER: Please, Mr Collaery, get on with it.
Mr Kaine: They are getting very sensitive, are not they?
MR COLLAERY: Yes, they sure are. The Government is delighted to announce these reforms. They will make it much easier for persons who have something to leave.
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