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Page 16, proposed new section 47, lines 21 to 25, omit the proposed new section, substitute the following section:

Grounds for suspension or reprimand

"47. The Authority shall suspend a licence, or issue a reprimand to a licensee, if it is satisfied on reasonable grounds that -

(a) the licensee has contravened a direction; and

(b) it would be in the public interest to do so.".

Page 16, line 29, at the end of proposed new subsection 48(1), add "or the issue of reprimand to the licensee".

Page 16, proposed new paragraphs 48(2)(a) and (b), lines 32 to 34,

omit the paragraphs, substitute the following paragraphs:

"(a) the Authority shall direct the Registrar to make an application under subsection (1); and

(b) the Registrar shall make such an application".

Page 16, proposed new subsection 48(3), line 35, omit "apply for the suspension of a licence", substitute "make an application under subsection (1)".

Page 17, proposed new paragraphs 49(2)(a) and (b), lines 11 and 12, omit the paragraphs, substitute the following paragraphs:

"(a) issue a reprimand to the licensee;

(b) suspend the licence for a specified period; or

Clause, as amended, agreed to.

Clauses 32 to 51, by leave, taken together, and agreed to.

Clause 52

MR COLLAERY (Attorney-General) (4.30): I move:

Page 29, proposed new section 79, line 7, omit "or suffering from the effects of mental illness".

I just go on the record, Mr Deputy Speaker, to thank my colleague, Mr Humphries, for explaining the reasons for this amendment. It should be self-evident to everyone in the house. The words "or suffering from the effects of mental illness" constitute an anachronism. Certain powers to deal with persons who may suffer from mental disabilities and exhibit symptoms of violence or such are

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