Page 4587 - Week 15 - Tuesday, 14 December 1993
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Mrs Carnell: Ask them what they think about the legislation.
MR BERRY: They are either for it or against it, and if they said that they were against it I would say, "Well, who cares?". This is legislation which is aimed at reducing the consumption of tobacco products, and anybody who would oppose it therefore argues for the consumption of tobacco products. Mr Deputy Speaker, the review will occur in due course and all will be consulted.
May I say, Mr Deputy Speaker, that the usual hawk-eye of Mr Moore has missed something. There is an opportunity here to undo an officer.
Mr Humphries: He has run away in shame.
Mr Connolly: He might be out there drafting it now.
MR BERRY: Hey, come back. The Bill says, "The Minister may, by instrument, appoint persons as authorised officers for the purposes of this section". Empowerment itself. Here is an opportunity that has passed by.
Mrs Carnell: It is not the same, Wayne.
MR BERRY: It is about empowerment, and here is a lost opportunity. Somebody might get this position who might well be under - - -
Mrs Carnell: Do you want us to change our minds?
MR BERRY: It would not surprise me what you would do on that score. Mr Deputy Speaker, I thank members for their warm support for this particular piece of legislation. I even thank them for their cool support.
MR DEPUTY SPEAKER: No brand names in the Assembly, thank you.
MR BERRY: I even accept the mild, though misdirected, criticism, Mr Deputy Speaker, and assure members that the review will be done in consultation. They will be fully aware of it and they will be able to make a contribution if they so wish.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
Bill agreed to in principle.
Leave granted to dispense with the detail stage.
Bill agreed to.
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