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proposals within each portfolio and in a two-tier priority order. The first priority category describes those legislation proposals which have been accorded the highest priority for drafting by the Government. The Government intends to introduce as many Bills classified as first priority as possible before the conclusion of the budget sitting. Members should be aware that proposals may be added to the program so as to accommodate emerging issues. Similarly, the priority classification of proposals may also be subject to change, and some second priority proposals may be introduced into the Assembly.
Members will note that the Public Sector Management Bill appears in the second priority category. This is not a reflection of the priority given by the Government to the development of a separate public service, which remains high; rather it is a recognition that, while the Government intends to introduce the Bill this year, it is not proposed for passage until 1994. Subject to progress by the Commonwealth with its legislative response to the High Court's Mabo decision and the implications of its final position for other jurisdictions, including the ACT, the Government also expects to introduce legislation relating to the land administration aspects of the Mabo decision during 1993.
Of the 62 first priority Bills listed in the autumn 1993 legislative program, tabled in February this year, some 41 Bills, including five exposure drafts, were introduced. During the course of the autumn sitting a further 17 legislation proposals were accorded first priority status by the Government and were introduced into the Assembly. All up, a total of 58 first priority Bills were introduced. 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. I table a copy of this statement. I move:
That the Assembly takes note of the papers.
Debate (on motion by Mr Humphries) adjourned.
Mr Lamont: Madam Speaker, I ask for leave to make a statement regarding a new inquiry by the Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Infrastructure.
MADAM SPEAKER: Mr Lamont, we were going to do that after the matter of public importance.
Mr Lamont: I thought we had finished the MPI.
MADAM SPEAKER: That is wishful thinking, Mr Lamont.
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