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The Assembly voted—
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Ayes 7 |
Noes 14 | |||
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Ms Castley |
Mr Barr |
Dr Paterson | ||
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Mr Cocks |
Ms Berry |
Mr Pettersson | ||
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Mr Hanson |
Mr Braddock |
Mr Rattenbury | ||
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Mrs Kikkert |
Ms Cheyne |
Mr Steel | ||
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Ms Lawder |
Ms Davidson |
Ms Stephen-Smith | ||
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Mr Milligan |
Mr Davis |
Ms Vassarotti | ||
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Mr Parton |
Mr Gentleman | |||
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Ms Orr | ||||
Question resolved in the negative.
Public Accounts—Standing Committee
Statement by chair
MRS KIKKERT (Ginninderra) (11.45): Pursuant to standing order 246A, I wish to make a statement on behalf of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts relating to statutory appointments in accordance with continuing resolution 5A. I wish to inform the Assembly that, during the period 1 July 2022 to 31 December 2022, the standing committee considered three statutory appointments. In accordance with continuing resolution 5A, I present the following paper:
Public Accounts—Standing Committee—Schedule of Statutory Appointments—10th Assembly—Period 1 July to 31 December 2022.
Discrimination Amendment Bill 2022
Debate resumed from 30 November 2022, on motion by Ms Cheyne:
That this bill be agreed to in principle.
MR HANSON (Murrumbidgee) (11.46): Ms Lee is absent; I think we all understand that she is not able to be here today. From the outset I would like to say that we will be supporting this bill. We have a number of minor but important amendments that we will be moving. It is, indeed, a significant piece of legislation that will impact the lives of each and every Canberran.
Canberra is a diverse, multicultural city and, whilst we are not perfect, I am very proud of our community and how we celebrate our differences. Of course, discrimination does exist. Discrimination of any kind can have a devastating impact on a person’s wellbeing, their mental health, and their capacity to participate in and contribute to their community.
Ms Lee has spoken in this place many times about her own experiences with racism and discrimination. She has spoken about the devastating impact this has had on her life, how it can bring into question your belief in humanity and the hurt that it causes to feel that you are in some way rejected by your fellow humans.
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