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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 2000 Week 1 Hansard (17 February) . . Page.. 277 ..

MR HUMPHRIES: Mr Speaker, for some time now there has been an ongoing negotiation proceeding between ACTEW and AGL. I think as of today, with the tabling of the legislation, an amount of information is on the table. More information will transpire for some period to come. I certainly undertake to put as much information as I reasonably can on the table in this Assembly from now until the point at which the proposal is consummated and becomes a reality - if it is the wish of the Assembly for that proposal to be pursued in that way. That is the point of legislation before the house now.

The Government has no desire to leave anything which is relevant to the Assembly's consideration out of the information package. Its only concern is not to prejudice the position of the parties vis-a-vis their particular competitors and not to drag out the process of making a decision on this matter in a way that would make it impossible to pursue. Having said that, I am happy to put information on the table.

Ms Carnell: I ask that all further questions be placed on the notice paper.

PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS

MR BERRY: Pursuant to standing order 46, I seek leave to make a personal explanation.

MR SPEAKER: Proceed.

MR BERRY: Mr Speaker, during question time, Mr Kaine raised the issue of cash for comment and the possibility of this occurring where potential advocates for the Bruce Stadium might be - - -

MR SPEAKER: I am waiting patiently.

Ms Carnell: I raise a point of order. We cannot wait patiently till he finishes doing it. Mr Berry's name was not even mentioned by Mr Kaine. How can it be a personal explanation when your name was not mentioned?

MR SPEAKER: Would you mind identifying why it is a personal explanation, Mr Berry?

MR BERRY: The Chief Minister mentioned my name in the context of the promotion of the Bruce Stadium. I know she is a little bit precious about this, but I want to make it clear, Mr Speaker, that there is not enough money in the world to get me to say that Bruce Stadium was a good idea. Neither do I need any money to promote the Olympic Games.

MR SPEAKER: Thank you. You may resume your seat.

MR BERRY: I have more to say on a personal explanation.

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