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Many members of the public would not realise just what great assistance the Parliamentary Counsel gives us in preparing this sort of legislation. Often we have an idea and, through discussion with the Parliamentary Counsel, we are able to refine that idea and to put it into an appropriate form for legislation. The Parliamentary Counsel's staff seem to be willing at any time to discuss concerns, to explain them, and to assist in dealing with these issues.
The amendment that I wish to move has been circulated by me. I move:
Page 2, line 7, omit the definition of "Territory epidemiological study", substitute the following definition: '"Territory epidemiological study" means an epidemiological study conducted in the Territory;'.
The original definition, Madam Speaker, had meant an epidemiological study conducted by or on behalf of the Territory. It seemed to me, after it was drawn to my attention, that it would not allow for any studies other than those actually sponsored by the Government. Studies are conducted in most cases - in all cases, I presume - with the knowledge of the Government, but are not necessarily sponsored by the Government.
The other two amendments that I will move later follow on from this amendment. They actually put into place what happens when the Government is responsible for a study. They are quite specific. Those are the amendments that I will move to clauses 5 and 10. I urge members to support this amendment.
Amendment agreed to.
Clause, as amended, agreed to.
Clause 4 agreed to.
Clause 5
MR MOORE (11.48): This is, as I have pointed out, simply an amendment which follows on from the first amendment, so I do not think I need to add anything. I move:
Page 3, line 33, add at the end "where each study was, or is being, conducted by, or on behalf of, the Territory".
Amendment agreed to.
Clause, as amended, agreed to.
Clauses 6 to 8, by leave, taken together, and agreed to.
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