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MR COLLAERY: Maybe I am doing this to head you off, Mrs Grassby. A licensed club is the only place a payment, benefit, commission, percentage or fee can be sought for the right to play two-up. The collection of such payments must be authorised by the licensed club and paid to a charity or non-profit organisation.

The proposed amendments will not prevent payment of an entrance fee to a racecourse or sportsground if the fee is not related to the game of two-up; nor will it legalise the playing of two-up in gaming houses or affect offences involving betting or wagering by or with a person under the age of 18 years.

The playing of two-up in Australia is steeped in history and tradition, particularly on Anzac Day; and, when played according to traditional rules, it is said to be the fairest game on earth. The proposed new legislative amendments simply reflect community standards and are consistent with legislative amendments introduced in New South Wales in 1989. Mr Speaker, I present the explanatory memorandum for the Bill.

Debate (on motion by Mr Connolly) adjourned.

PORNOGRAPHY INDUSTRY AND ORGANISED CRIME
Statement by Member

MR STEVENSON: Mr Speaker, I seek leave to make a statement.

MR SPEAKER: Is leave granted?

Mr Kaine: About what?

MR STEVENSON: Concerning the connection between organised crime and pornography in Australia.

MR SPEAKER: What time are you looking for, Mr Stevenson?

MR STEVENSON: Somewhere between 20 and 30 minutes.

MR SPEAKER: Is leave granted?

Mr Kaine: Fifteen minutes, Mr Speaker.

Mr Collaery: Mr Speaker, this house can grant 15 minutes to the member. If there is substance in what he says, we might review the issue.

MR STEVENSON: That is acceptable, Mr Speaker.

MR SPEAKER: Thank you, Mr Collaery. Is leave granted?

Mr Kaine: Yes - and I might even make you an offer of a ministership during the debate.

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