Page 232 - Week 02 - Tuesday, 12 May 1992
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We have before us an issue which has been raised with the Liberal Party. It was brought forward quickly by the Government. It was necessary, in our view, to bring it before this Assembly so that Assembly members would be aware as soon as possible after the Premiers and Chief Ministers' meeting with the Prime Minister. It makes a lot of sense that we do that. Of course, some corners were cut - there is no question about that - to get it to the Assembly quickly; but we can put it off until tomorrow if they do not want to hear about it. If they really do not want to hear about this issue we will just put it to bed and they can go to sleep in a corner somewhere. This is an issue that - - -
Mr Humphries: We want fair notice, as you wanted. That is all we want.
MR BERRY: I just raise those issues for consideration by members. It is not an issue that one should get so angry about. I really do think that Mr Humphries is being a trifle precious on this issue. It is unwarranted, I think.
Mr De Domenico: Madam Speaker, can I rise to speak because - - -
MADAM SPEAKER: No; you may speak only by leave. Mr Berry moved the motion. Because he has spoken, the matter is now closed in terms of debate. If further statements need to be made you will have to seek leave to do so.
Mr De Domenico: Well, can I seek leave, Madam Speaker - - -
Mr Moore: No.
Mr De Domenico: Just hold on a tick. I am addressing the Speaker, not you, Mr Moore, with respect. Madam Speaker, can I seek leave to make a brief statement, seeing that Mr Berry did allude to conversations had by him me?
Leave not granted.
Question resolved in the affirmative, with the concurrence of an absolute majority.
Ministerial Statement and Paper
MS FOLLETT (Chief Minister and Treasurer): Madam Speaker, I thank the Assembly for allowing me this suspension. Could I say at the outset, Madam Speaker, that there is an error in the daily program. The daily program, which I do not produce, foreshadows that I will be moving a motion concerning national rail transport. That is not the case. I will be seeking leave to move a motion in relation to the light vehicle agreement. I am not able to account for that error.
Madam Speaker, yesterday I attended a meeting of heads of government in Canberra to discuss a range of issues of national interest. As I indicated prior to my attendance at the meeting, I hoped to see three major outcomes from these discussions: First, a constructive dialogue on Commonwealth-State financial arrangements in preparation for a more detailed consideration of these issues at the June financial Premiers Conference; secondly, the establishment of an ongoing, cooperative forum of governments to discuss issues of mutual concern; and, finally, progress in a number of other areas of national importance. I believe that these expectations were met. Discussions took place in a cooperative, productive spirit, resulting in significant achievements across a range of issues.
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