Page 4994 - Week 17 - Tuesday, 11 December 1990
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MR DUBY (Minister for Finance and Urban Services) (9.34), in reply: It is such a relief to hear that the Opposition does not oppose a Bill. Usually, regardless of how sensible the matter is that is being put before them, they oppose it as a matter of course. The Government has made a commitment to fundamental change in the way we do business through the Territory Owned Corporations Bill, which was passed this evening. We are laying consistent standards for the operation of the Territory's business. It is something which I think is long overdue. The clear message is that we must improve efficiency, effectiveness and competitiveness. (Quorum formed)
Today has been a sorry day in the running of this Assembly because we have seen pettiness personified in the absence of the Opposition right through, from the ludicrous matter of public importance - - -
Mr Kaine: It is rather scandalous that people would leave the Assembly during the debate, isn't it?
MR DUBY: I agree entirely. Not only that, but the fact that members leave the Assembly en masse.
Mr Connolly: On a point of order: Relevance, Mr Speaker.
MR SPEAKER: Thank you, Mr Connolly. Please proceed, Mr Duby.
MR DUBY: Of course, it is hilarious to hear someone like Mr Connolly call for a point of order on relevance. He has no relevance whatsoever to most of the operations in this Assembly.
Mr Connolly: On a point of order: relevance. You have been directing relevance earlier this evening. Mr Duby is all over the place, understandably, after dinner.
MR SPEAKER: Yes, Mr Connolly, I accept that. Please proceed, Mr Duby.
MR DUBY: Thank you for overruling that, Mr Speaker.
MR SPEAKER: Well, I really upheld the objection, Mr Duby. Please proceed.
Mrs Grassby: He did not overrule it. You were not overruled.
MR SPEAKER: Order!
MR DUBY: I beg your pardon, Mr Speaker; is there a point of order or not?
MR SPEAKER: Order! Mr Duby, I - - -
Mrs Grassby: Relevance, Mr Duby.
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