Page 3876 - Week 15 - Tuesday, 15 December 1992
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I turn now to the recommendations that relate to the establishment of a Corrections Liaison Committee and a Corrections Advisory Committee. ACT Corrective Services has established a Corrections Liaison Committee to provide a forum for resolving issues of common concern at the service delivery level. A Corrections Advisory Committee will be formed early in 1993 to provide me with advice on corrections matters and to monitor the implementation of the recommendations from Paying the Price.
Mr Deputy Speaker, this Government is committed to the provision of socially just corrections programs in the most cost-effective manner possible and looks forward to community participation in shaping and delivering these programs. A series of public meetings will be held to encourage public discussion and to seek community support. Advertisements for these forums will be placed in the Canberra Times, and the community is encouraged to attend and contribute to the decision making process surrounding the future of corrections in the ACT. Mr Deputy Speaker, it is a tribute to the work of the Corrections Review Committee, and the community consultation that followed, that there is now a clear focus for the long-term development of corrections in the ACT. I move:
That the Assembly takes note of the paper.
Debate (on motion by Mr Humphries) adjourned.
PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE
Discussion of Matter of Public Importance
MR DEPUTY SPEAKER: Madam Speaker has received letters from Mrs Carnell, Mr Cornwell, Mr De Domenico, Mr Humphries, Mr Kaine and Mr Westende proposing that matters of public importance be submitted to the Assembly. In accordance with standing order 79, Madam Speaker has determined that the matter proposed by Mr Humphries be submitted to the Assembly, namely:
The important contribution made by private health insurance to a strong, viable and accessible public hospital system.
MR HUMPHRIES (3.48): Mr Deputy Speaker - - -
Mr Lamont: Is there a new shadow spokesperson for health?
MR HUMPHRIES: Members may have forgotten that I was once Minister for Health, and I am very happy to contribute to this important debate.
Mr Lamont: Yes, but you were not honest then.
MR HUMPHRIES: Mr Deputy Speaker, Mr Lamont might care to withdraw that comment.
Mr Lamont: I am quoting that which is reported in Hansard, Mr Deputy Speaker.
MR DEPUTY SPEAKER: Nevertheless, a withdrawal has been asked for, if you would not mind, Mr Lamont. I am aware that the remark is in Hansard.
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