Page 3684 - Week 13 - Tuesday, 15 October 1991
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Firstly, to satisfy itself that what has been done up until this point is in accordance with the provisions of the law; secondly, to satisfy itself that the input from the community has been properly taken into account by the Government in arriving at its conclusion.
I believe that it would be improper for the committee to go beyond those two matters; but, given the public interest in the matter, I think it is appropriate that we very quickly establish both of those facts. That would tend to remove any doubt, any question of bias in what the Government has decided to do and satisfy all the players in the game that there has been rationality, impartiality, legality and fairness in what has been done. There would not be a member of the Assembly who would disagree that that is a fair thing for the committee to do.
ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES - STANDING COMMITTEE
Size and Membership
MR JENSEN (4.13), by leave: I move:
That paragraph (c) of temporary order 16A relating to the number of members on the Standing Committee on Administration and Procedures be amended by omitting "3" and substituting "4" and that Mr Collaery be appointed to the committee.
Over a period there has been some concern about the make-up of the Administration and Procedures Committee, and there were discussions prior to this current sitting to make some changes to that. I think it is appropriate that a grouping within the Assembly that has three members be formally represented on the Administration and Procedures Committee. That is why the Rally is moving this motion today.
MR BERRY (Deputy Chief Minister) (4.14): I am a little concerned that this was brought on at just a few moments' notice. Whilst there is no disagreement in principle with the expansion of the Administration and Procedures Committee, one thing that comes to mind is whether or not, say, Mr Moore, who happens not to be in the chamber at the moment, would agree with this motion, not having been advised that the matter was to be brought on. So, there is the matter of debate on the issue being stifled by a hasty process.
Mr Jensen: This has been discussed before.
MR BERRY: It has been discussed before, but Mr Moore was not aware that the matter was coming on at such short notice. I hear that there is another one on the way. It might be better if the one that is to be advanced, I suspect by one of the Liberal Party members, were laid on the table. We could then adjourn the matter for some
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