Page 3301 - Week 12 - Thursday, 19 November 1992

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Madam Speaker, I believe that no-one in this Assembly would want to see racial tension of that nature anywhere in Australia. I invite the members here to ask themselves how Canberra would fare if such a test were done on our city. It is the responsibility of the Government and the Opposition in all parliaments throughout Australia to take steps to outlaw the actions we saw last night. We in this chamber must set an example of tolerance that can be held up to the people we represent.

Madam Speaker, the Nine Network has received a great deal of criticism from the people in Canberra recently. However, I would like to congratulate A Current Affair and the Nine Network on an exceptional piece of journalism. Madam Speaker, all sectors of our community must work to ensure that the incidents shown on prime time television last night become a thing of the past and that Australia truly becomes a lucky country with a fair go for everybody, no matter what their race, religion or colour. As I have always said, nice people come in all races, religions and colours.

Community Consultation

MR CORNWELL (4.40): Madam Speaker, I rise briefly to thank the Chief Minister for providing me with a response to my question No. 41 of 7 April. This was provided yesterday and I have no wish to be churlish and to suggest that that may have been motivated by the fact that I raised the matter on Tuesday, the 17th. I thank the Chief Minister.

Question resolved in the affirmative.

Assembly adjourned at 4.41 pm until Tuesday, 24 November 1992, at 2.30 pm

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