Page 5482 - Week 17 - Wednesday, 4 December 1991
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We believe that the tax, as introduced, was unsophisticated. It was an ideological knee-jerk and the Government now has sufficient reaction, the economic advising resources, the capacity and, we hope, the good grace to bring the tax, if repealed, back to this Assembly in a workable, non-ideological and acceptable form. We call upon the Liberal Party to assist us in that measure.
Debate (on motion by Mr Kaine) adjourned.
PROSTITUTION BILL 1991
Detail Stage
Clause 1
Consideration resumed from 27 November 1991.
MRS NOLAN (10.58): I have put forward an amendment in relation to clause 1. I understand that Mr Moore has put forward some amendments that will remove the licensing board from this Bill, and I will be withdrawing my amendment as I believe that the Bill now relates only to prostitution rather than to brothels and escort agencies.
Clause agreed to.
Clause 2
MR MOORE (10.59): Following the in-principle debate, a number of people expressed particular concerns, all with reference to the licensing board. In a series of negotiations with members following that debate, I agreed that it would be an appropriate methodology to remove the licensing board and go much more for a complete decriminalisation model.
I point out that, in spite of a number of attempts to approach the Labor Party, they have never been prepared to discuss this Bill with me, other than to say something along the lines of, "We think it should go to a law reform committee". They have had eight months to consider this and are making this decision on the basis that there is an election coming up. I find it an absolutely appalling approach and a reflection of where they are going.
Mr Berry: Nobody else in here would do that.
MR MOORE: Mr Berry interjects, "No-one else in here would do that". I think they could take a ticket out of the Liberals' book. They have a policy and they are sticking by that policy. They have been prepared to make compromises and to talk to me about problems with the Bill and to discuss it.
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