Page 2068 - Week 07 - Thursday, 17 June 1993

Motion (by Mr Berry) put:

That Mr Stevenson be suspended from the service of the Assembly.

A vote having been called for -

Mr Stevenson: Is this what is going to happen - - -

MADAM SPEAKER: Mr Stevenson, I remind you again of the provisions of standing order 161. You will come to order. We are about to vote.

Mr Stevenson: You talk about order and this place is run along cover-up lines.

MADAM SPEAKER: Order!

The Assembly proceeding to vote as follows -

AYES NOES

Mr Berry Mr Stevenson
Mrs Carnell
Mr Connolly
Mr Cornwell
Mr De Domenico
Ms Ellis
Ms Follett
Mr Kaine
Mr Lamont
Ms McRae
Mr Moore

Mr Stevenson: No, and you refuse to let me present the evidence about the head of the Department of the Environment, Land and Planning.

MADAM SPEAKER: Order!

Mr Stevenson: That is appalling, and sooner or later it will come out. Make no mistake.

MADAM SPEAKER: Order! Mr Stevenson, you are about to be suspended. You will come to order.

Mr Stevenson: Why, if I am about to be suspended? Give me a good reason.

MADAM SPEAKER: Order! Because the standing orders provide that you will be quiet.

Mr Stevenson: Is it not a time I should speak?

MADAM SPEAKER: The question has been resolved in the affirmative. The member is suspended.

Mr Stevenson: Have they been counted yet?

MADAM SPEAKER: You will leave the chamber.