Page 4047 - Week 13 - Wednesday, 24 November 1993
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That suggests that three months ago, if Mr Berry had been following the bit of paper he has claimed is the basis for him to go to the Industrial Relations Commission, he would have had to do so.
Mr Berry: No, after three months.
MRS CARNELL: Three months prior to the expiration of the existing contract. That is three months before 20 November. I will read clause 6 of this piece of paper the Minister has suggested means that the doctors signed something that says that they would go to the Industrial Relations Commission. Anybody who would like a copy of this is more than welcome to it; it is a public document. In relation to the arbitrator, who has been appointed by both parties - that does not sound to me like the Industrial Relations Commission - clause 6, Operating Arrangements, states:
The arbitrator shall determine the processes to be followed in arbitration, shall not be bound to act in a formal manner and shall not be bound by any rules of evidence but may inform himself/herself on any matter and in such manner as he/she thinks just.
The arbitrator shall act according to equity, good conscience and the substantial merits of the case, without regard to technicalities and legal forms.
I know that Mr Lamont has suggested that he is the great guru of the Industrial Relations Commission, but that does not sound to me like the Industrial Relations Commission. What the medical officers are saying and what the Liberal Party particularly is saying - - -
Mr Berry: No, the Liberal Party is saying, "Give them more, give them more".
MRS CARNELL: The Liberal Party is not saying that.
Mr De Domenico: No, it is saying, "You are the Minister; you go and fix it".
MRS CARNELL: We are saying that it is incumbent upon the Minister to sort this thing out.
Mr Connolly: The doctors have gone on strike.
MRS CARNELL: The doctors have not renewed their contracts.
Mr Connolly: Because they have withdrawn their labour.
Mr Humphries: Fancy someone going on strike!
MRS CARNELL: Madam Speaker, I am trying to get on with my speech.
MADAM SPEAKER: You are getting a lot of assistance from both sides, Mrs Carnell. I think Mrs Carnell would like a bit of order, members.
Mr Berry: She needs help badly.
MADAM SPEAKER: Order!
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