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As Mr Wood correctly observed, whatever the substantive issue at stake in the draft variations at issue - and they are somewhat historic variations from the Rally's view - the fact is that the democratic process should allow the government of the day to be the master of the processes of government and the executive activity. It might well be argued, as my colleague Mr Jensen has observed, that perhaps this provision should have been in the Interim Planning Bill originally, in any event. But I hasten to say that that interim Bill was drafted quickly and competently by the government draftspersons according to instructions that were prepared quickly when the consultation process was found to be becoming stretched. I make no criticism of the draftspeople at the time; nor would I accept, on the part of any of us who supported the Interim Planning Bill, that we have erred. I do not believe that this situation was precedented and foreseen.
So, briefly, we support the Bill as a proper aspect of good government. The substantive issue affecting those draft variations can, if anyone wishes, be debated or discussed at another time.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
Bill agreed to in principle.
Leave granted to dispense with the detail stage.
Bill agreed to.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by (Mr Berry) proposed:
That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Death of Mrs Norma I'Anson
MR MOORE (9.49): Mr Speaker, I believe it appropriate at this time to mention the death of Mrs Norma I'Anson, who died on 5 May 1991. It is appropriate that members of the Assembly express their deep regret at her death and tender our sympathy to her widower, Brian I'Anson. Norma I'Anson was a true asset to the Canberra community, dedicating her life in Canberra to helping others. As a founding member and subsequently president and secretary of the Northside Community Service for many years, Norma I'Anson contributed greatly to the community. Mrs I'Anson will always be remembered by those who knew her for her untiring efforts to help establish the Northside Community Service in its infancy at a time of tight fiscal restraint and rapidly emerging needs of the elderly in Canberra. Without her contribution, the service would not be where it is today.
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