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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1997 Week 10 Hansard (25 September) . . Page.. 3324 ..

MS TUCKER (continuing):

However, I find it a little difficult to make a decision on the other matter. It is quite possible that, as Mrs Carnell says, this is the form that is given when people want to make a statement of any kind. One paragraph states:

Many of the community service organisations are reliant upon ACT Government budgetary assistance to provide part or all of their ongoing funds. Application of common rule may threaten the viability of these community organisations and the services they provide to the community through the mandatory application of this award across the Territory.

You could see that as a way in for discussion, not necessarily opposition. I do not believe that I can censure Mrs Carnell or Mr Kaine for this particular document. However, I would feel I had enough information to censure them if, after they go to the commission on 15 October, they do not support the common rule. I believe that the Assembly has clearly directed them to support that and that therefore it is the responsibility of the Government to do that.

MR BERRY (Leader of the Opposition) (4.10): I seek leave to move an amendment.

MR SPEAKER: What is the amendment?

Mr Kaine: Is the original motion of censure not good enough?

MR BERRY: Not quite, it appears.

MR SPEAKER: What is the amendment?

Mr Kaine: Do you want to have us hung, drawn and quartered? Okay; I give up.

Mrs Carnell: Mr Speaker, while Mr Berry is doing that - - -

MR SPEAKER: He is seeking leave.

MR BERRY: I am seeking leave to move an amendment.

Leave granted.

MR BERRY: Mr Speaker, I move:

Add "and for disregarding the will of the Assembly".

Mrs Carnell: But we have not. I was just about to get up and clarify.

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