Page 1870 - Week 06 - Wednesday, 1 May 1991
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On that issue I think that, out of this chamber, we should raise again whether or not crime prevention should become a matter that we need to take a bipartisan approach on within this chamber and establish a committee that starts the process of looking into the range of possibilities as far as crime prevention goes. There are a tremendous number of possibilities. That committee, in one form or another, should make recommendations and then proceed into the next parliament independent of which government is in power. It is something that I am sure we are all interested in, whether we take a strong law and order approach like Mr Stefaniak or a more moderate approach like me. It is something that we should now bring to the attention of the Assembly. It is something that I will be raising again.
Australian Labor Party
MR DUBY (Minister for Finance and Urban Services) (4.41): Mr Speaker, I would like to endorse the comments made by, I think, all members of the house today in connection with the significance of today's date, 1 May, May Day, and the special significance it has for members of the Labor Party opposite. There is no doubt that in the 100 years that the party has been in place it has wrought immense changes for the better in Australian society. I endorse the statements made by other speakers about that particular movement and, indeed, about the movement of working-class people throughout the world generally.
I would also like to congratulate Mr Connolly on his anniversary in the Assembly. I must admit that, in terms of debate, Mr Connolly is always entertaining. Whilst at times not logical, his speeches are always entertaining. As Mr Moore said, there are some absolute gems for us avid readers of Hansard. I am sure that when we read Mr Connolly's statements a quiet smile comes to our face. Nevertheless, congratulations, Mr Connolly. I think you have proved yourself to be a worthy member of the Assembly. Given the power play that goes on within your party today, I think you are going to be here for some time in the future. I would like you to make sure that you enjoy - - -
Mr Humphries: On that side.
MR DUBY: On that side of the house; I agree. Undoubtedly, I think, the time will come when Mr Connolly will sit at the front right of the people of that side of the house. I look forward to that day with pleasure.
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