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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1997 Week 10 Hansard (23 September) . . Page.. 3098 ..

MR HUMPHRIES (continuing):

for Mr Wood's benefit, and convey that to him. It is true that the jurisdiction of that court would not have applied in the case of the implosion disaster had there not been a death, whereas under the new provisions the injuries that were sustained by a number of individuals - albeit minor injuries - would probably have triggered the provisions of this legislation and allowed an inquiry to take place. In the circumstances, even with injuries, perhaps that is entirely appropriate. Mr Speaker, I think that the legislation will work effectively in clearing a number of problems that have beset this area of the law. I think that the careful work that has been done before today to achieve a balanced piece of legislation will see that that occurs. I thank members for their support.

Question resolved in the affirmative.

Bill agreed to in principle.

Leave granted to dispense with the detail stage.

Bill agreed to.

CORONERS (CONSEQUENTIAL PROVISIONS) BILL 1997

Debate resumed from 26 June 1997, on motion by Mr Humphries:

That this Bill be agreed to in principle.

(Quorum formed)

Question resolved in the affirmative.

Bill agreed to in principle.

Leave granted to dispense with the detail stage.

Bill agreed to.

MOTOR TRAFFIC (AMENDMENT) BILL (NO. 4) 1997

Debate resumed from 19 June 1997, on motion by Mr Kaine:

That this Bill be agreed to in principle.

MR WHITECROSS (11.31): Mr Speaker, the Labor Party will be supporting this legislation. We believe that there are some strategies embodied in this legislation which will help to improve the availability of convenient parking for people with disabilities who need to be able to park close to where they are going. They will be able to park in short-stay car parks, which, under the parking strategy that we have in place in Canberra, tend to be close to the preferred destinations of people.

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