Page 1192 - Week 07 - Tuesday, 22 August 1989
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statute books, but we are now most concerned that this legislation does in fact proceed and indeed I intend, Mr Speaker, and hope, that this legislation will proceed to finality this week in these sittings. I will do everything I can to ensure that that occurs.
This new Bill has been presented in accordance with the drafting instructions issued by the committee to the legislative drafter, who has prepared a Bill in accordance with those instructions. It is in accordance with a very lengthy and detailed committee report in relation to this issue which has now been around for a month, and indeed the issue - - -
Mr Berry interjected.
MR STEFANIAK: You should have got it last time, Wayne. It has been around since, I think, late July when it came down, and - - -
Mr Berry: This is the first time I have seen the Bill. I got it today.
MR STEFANIAK: That is the committee report. I think it is time the Government stopped prevaricating on this issue. This issue has been around now for some two months or more and I think the people of Canberra have overwhelmingly supported the move for move-on powers, and that is something this Assembly should take very close note of.
Mr Speaker, I seek leave to present the explanatory memorandum to the Bill.
Leave granted.
MR STEFANIAK: Mr Speaker, I present the explanatory memorandum to this Bill.
Debate (on motion by Ms Follett) adjourned.
Assembly adjourned at 5.57 pm
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