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LEGISLATION PROGRAM - BUDGET SITTINGS 1992
Paper
MR BERRY (Deputy Chief Minister): For the information of members, I present the legislation program for the budget sittings. I move:
That the Assembly takes note of the paper.
I have just tabled the Government's legislation program for the 1992 budget sittings. The program will provide members with an overview of the non-budget legislation proposals intended for introduction into the Assembly or for preparation during the budget sittings. So as to facilitate easy reference by members, we have again structured the program in individual portfolio groups. Within each portfolio, the legislation proposals are then arranged in a three-tier priority order. Members should be aware that the program is primarily an indication of the Government's legislative agenda. By its nature the program must be flexible so as to accommodate emerging issues. Similarly, the priority classification of proposals may also be subject to change.
It is the Government's intention to introduce as many Bills in the first priority category as possible within the budget sittings. During the autumn sittings, 41 of the 62 Bills listed in the first priority category were introduced into the Assembly. I consider this to be a reasonable strike rate, given the abbreviated nature of the autumn sittings. In relation to legislation proposals falling into the second priority, it is possible that some may be introduced into the Assembly during the current sittings. This will depend on the progress with the issues involved and the degree of complexity in terms of drafting.
Madam Speaker, making available the Government's legislation program is intrinsic to our commitment to open and accountable government. I trust that members and the public will find the document informative and useful.
Debate (on motion by Mr Humphries) adjourned.
LAND TAX LEGISLATION
Discussion of Matter of Public Importance
MADAM SPEAKER: I have received a letter from Mr Kaine proposing that a matter of public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion, namely:
The Government's inept administration of land tax legislation.
I call Mr Kaine.
Mr Moore: Madam Speaker, I raise a point of order with reference to standing order 156, which deals with conflict of interest. I heard the Chief Minister, during an answer in question time, make an aside that some members may well be landlords. If there is a case where somebody may have a conflict of interest, that issue can be resolved by this Assembly saying, "Yes, you can take part in the discussion". If there are no such members, it is irrelevant. However, it is possible that a member may be put in an awkward position by speaking to this issue if
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