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Ms Follett: But we have not got that circumstance.

MR HUMPHRIES: She says that there are no writs in these circumstances. Therefore, we ought to rethink the concept of appointments in those circumstances. But I cannot accept under any circumstances that a government in the ACT would have a right to make appointments after 15 February next year. After 15 February is an unbelievable suggestion.

Ms Follett: Don't be silly.

MR HUMPHRIES: The Chief Minister now says, "Don't be silly".

Ms Follett: I am sorry. I did not realise that that was what was worrying you.

MR HUMPHRIES: That was what I asked you before, and you were not able to give me any indication of a date. If you can give me a clear indication that you will not make any appointments after 15 February, I would be very much relieved and my opinion on this matter would be greatly changed.

MS FOLLETT (Chief Minister and Treasurer) (6.43): I continue in my third degree grilling here. I am sorry if I had misunderstood what Mr Humphries had said. I can give a guarantee not to make an appointment after 15 February. I think members have to know, and should accept, that the Executive does continue until the ballot is declared. You do understand that. But I give you an undertaking not to make any appointment after 15 February.

Question put:

That the amendment (Mr Collaery's) be agreed to.

The Assembly voted -

AYES, 6  NOES, 11 

Mr Collaery Mr Berry
Mr Duby Mr Connolly
Mr Jensen Ms Follett
Dr Kinloch Mrs Grassby
Ms Maher Mr Humphries
Mr Stevenson Mr Kaine
 Mr Moore
 Mrs Nolan
 Mr Prowse
 Mr Stefaniak
 Mr Wood

Question so resolved in the negative.

Clause agreed to.

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