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keeping the streetscape as it ought to be. I have gone further and have kept the new part of the house in the same condition as the original old house.
Let me also say that when the house at Barton went down people like me who have tried to make those extensions were further saddened by the fact that it was knocked down by a bulldozer. Those of us who happen to be interested in door knobs or doors or windows - although I am past that stage - and tap fittings and so on were, of course, very saddened by that particular situation.
Let me also say that I find it very interesting that the Liberal Party brings this forward when one of its candidates has been one of my major adversaries in this area for some years. Bob Winnel developed Argyle Square in Reid. He also, I understand, was responsible for the particular section on heritage in the CARD document, "Cards on the Table", in which there is a clear intention to take areas that are already listed on the heritage area off the listing and so - - -
Mr Humphries: So what? Our policy is pretty good, is it not?
MR MOORE: Your policy is very good. I have accepted that. I have said that and you know I have said that publicly and on the media. In conclusion, let me say that I am most heartened today by the fact that we appear to have the possibility of heritage legislation being pulled together by a consensus of the parties here, and I look forward to seeing that legislation. But let me say that we really should see a draft Bill on this table within 30 days. That is what I would like to see.
Debate interrupted.
ADJOURNMENT
MR SPEAKER: It being 4 pm, I propose the question:
That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Mr Whalan: I request that the question be put forthwith without debate.
Question resolved in the negative.
HERITAGE ASSETS - PROTECTION
Debate resumed.
MR JENSEN (4.01): Mr Speaker, the Rally joins with the Liberal Party in seeking the introduction of heritage
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