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Mr Westende and other people who know anything about business will tell you that. We are aware that you do not understand, Mr Berry, because you know nothing about business; nor does your Government. The greatest assets of an employer are his or her workers. We should know that. In line with this call for uniformity, Mr Berry, put your money where your mouth is. Let us have uniform standards and let us accept this Bill.

Declaration of Urgency

MR BERRY (Deputy Chief Minister): Madam Speaker, I declare that the Occupational Health and Safety (Repeal) Bill 1993 is an urgent Bill.

MADAM SPEAKER: The question is: That this Bill be considered an urgent Bill. Those of that opinion say aye - - -

Mr Humphries: Madam Speaker, is it possible to debate that motion?

MADAM SPEAKER: Standing order 192 requires the question to be put forthwith.

Question put:

That this Bill be considered an urgent Bill.

The Assembly voted -

AYES, 10  NOES, 7 

Mr Berry Mrs Carnell
Mr Connolly Mr Cornwell
Ms Ellis Mr De Domenico
Ms Follett Mr Humphries
Mrs Grassby Mr Kaine
Mr Lamont Mr Stevenson
Ms McRae Mr Westende
Mr Moore
Ms Szuty
Mr Wood

Question so resolved in the affirmative.

MR BERRY (Deputy Chief Minister) (11.01): I move that the following times be allotted for consideration of the Occupational Health and Safety (Repeal) Bill 1993: (a) for the agreement in principle stage, until 11.30 am this day; (b) for the remaining stages, until 11.45 am this day.

MADAM SPEAKER: This one can be debated.

Mr De Domenico: Madam Speaker, can I seek clarification on a point of order?

MADAM SPEAKER: This motion can be debated. Yes, you may seek clarification.

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