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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1997 Week 1 Hansard (18 February) . . Page.. 73 ..

MR HUMPHRIES (continuing):

That the Assembly authorises:

(1) the recording on video tape with sound by Prime Television network of proceedings during the presentation of the Medical Treatment (Amendment) Bill 1997 on Wednesday, 19 February 1997, and any debate that takes place on Wednesday, 26 February 1997, and on the consideration of the question - That this Bill be agreed to in principle;

(2) the filming in accordance with the following conditions:

(a) as a general principle cameras should focus on the Member with the call;

(b) reaction shots of a Member are only permitted:

(i) if the Member is referred to in debate; or

(ii) if the Member has sought information which is being supplied by a Member having the call;

(c) coverage of the Galleries is not permitted;

(d) no panning along the Benches shall be permitted;

(e) close-up shots of Members' papers are not permitted; and

(f) camera positioning shall not be such as to interfere with the proceedings of the Assembly and any instruction from the Speaker or the Speaker's delegates will be observed.

(3) the use by any television station of any part of the recorded proceedings and excerpts in subsequent news, current affairs and documentary programs, provided that the reporting is fair and accurate and not for the purpose of satire or ridicule. Points of order and remarks withdrawn are not to be rebroadcast. The Assembly notes that in the use of excerpts and delayed broadcasting of proceedings qualified privilege only shall apply to broadcasters.

(4) access to the proceedings of the Assembly for the recording and broadcasting is subject to an understanding to observe and comply with these conditions.

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