Page 1360 - Week 07 - Thursday, 24 August 1989

Next page . . . . Previous page . . . . Speeches . . . . Contents . . . . Debates(HTML) . . . . PDF . . . .


The Residents Rally has no problems with the first part of the motion, because we understand that the No Self Government Party was also given a similar opportunity to have - - -

Mr Duby: On a point of order, Mr Speaker; that is clearly and categorically incorrect.

Mr Whalan: And mendacious.

Mr Duby: And mendacious.

MR SPEAKER: Point expected.

MR JENSEN: I would request that Mr Duby withdraw that remark.

Mr Duby: I withdraw the word "mendacious". I repeat that that statement is a falsehood.

MR SPEAKER: It should be an unqualified withdrawal if you are going to make it, Mr Duby. If not, stand by your words.

Mr Whalan: Don't call him a liar.

Mr Duby: I would not dream of calling him a liar.

MR SPEAKER: Mr Duby, is that an unqualified withdrawal?

Mr Duby: Of the word "mendacious"?

A member: Yes.

MR SPEAKER: No; of the statement. I understand the statement is what you have been asked to withdraw.

Mr Duby: Well, Mr Speaker, it is a point of fact. The statement is incorrect that Mr Jensen is making. It is simply an incorrect statement.

MR SPEAKER: Yes, thank you, Mr Duby.

Mr Kaine: What was he saying? I did not hear him finish it.

MR SPEAKER: The member has not withdrawn his comment.

MR JENSEN: Mr Speaker, do I take it then that Mr Duby is not withdrawing his allegation that I am telling a falsehood?

MR SPEAKER: That is correct.

Mr Duby: Mr Jensen is clearly misinformed on this point, Mr Speaker. That is all I am suggesting.


Next page . . . . Previous page . . . . Speeches . . . . Contents . . . . Debates(HTML) . . . . PDF . . . .