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requires an inquiry that will give the community every opportunity to have their say and to be reviewed properly. It cannot be rushed by asking stakeholders to provide feedback within 48 hours.

We can go to the fact that the JACS committee currently have five open inquiries, and they are significant. We are talking about an inquiry into the freedom of information bill. We are talking about an inquiry into the Integrity Commission bill. We are talking about an inquiry into sexual assault reform. We are talking about an inquiry into dangerous driving. These are important inquiries, and they have five of them that are current.

The Attorney-General, and Mr Braddock, for that matter, say, “Actually, we’re giving you even more time, because of Christmas.” Dropping it into the final sitting fortnight, and with a reporting date that is even before the first sitting day next year, is anything but thorough, conscientious and respectful.

That is the other point. The Attorney-General spent most of his time talking about the actual bill itself. Of course the debate will come. The fact is that this proposal, this amendment, may be necessary, and it may be a good step, but we do not want to see stakeholders being rushed, being given 48 hours to respond, and this being rushed through a committee inquiry. That is why I have brought the motion to the Assembly today. The Canberra Liberals will not be supporting Mr Braddock's amendment.

Question put:

That the amendment be agreed to.

The Assembly voted—

Question resolved in the affirmative.

Original question, as amended, resolved in the affirmative.

Adjournment

Motion (by Mr Gentleman) proposed:

That the Assembly do now adjourn.

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