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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1996 Week 12 Hansard (21 November) . . Page.. 4090 ..

MR BERRY: These facts make it self-evident that the 600 extra jobs claims by Mrs Carnell are untrue.

Mrs Carnell: Since we came to government there are 600 extra jobs.

MR BERRY: In the last 12 months there are 5,600 fewer.

Mrs Carnell: You are talking about the wrong figures.

Mr De Domenico: You are talking about the wrong figures.

MR BERRY: Since you came to government there are 2,600 more people in the unemployment queue.

Mrs Carnell: And there are 600 extra jobs.

Mr De Domenico: And there are 600 extra jobs.

Ms Follett: Mr Speaker, I raise a point of order. I see you shaking your head in despair.

MR SPEAKER: I am indeed.

Ms Follett: I suggest that, instead of shaking your head in despair, you actually call Mrs Carnell and Mr De Domenico to order. I think it may well be worth your while.

MR SPEAKER: I call both sides to order. I am just amazed by this exchange across the chamber at 25 to 1 in the morning. I wonder just what it is contributing to the entire budget debate.

MR WHITECROSS (Leader of the Opposition) (12.36 am): Mr Speaker, I am happy to solve your problem. I move:

That the debate be adjourned.

Mr Speaker, speaking of that motion, I can see how stressed you are by being up - - -

MR SPEAKER: I am sorry; you cannot speak to the motion, I am advised by the Clerk.

MR WHITECROSS: Mr Speaker, I seek leave.

Leave not granted.

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