Page 1377 - Week 07 - Thursday, 24 August 1989
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Mr Whalan: Mr Speaker, the motion which is before the Assembly, which was legitimately before the Assembly until 4.33, is a matter which is of very serious contention and could require the Government to take illegal action in relation to payments and the way in which it determines the staffing - - -
MR SPEAKER: Deputy Chief Minister, you are debating the issue.
Mr Whalan: It could be the subject of litigation by any member of the community, and I insist that it must adhere - - -
Mr Jensen: Mr Speaker, I have a point of order.
MR SPEAKER: Deputy Chief Minister, resume your seat.
Mr Jensen: Mr Speaker, I believe that you ruled that the Deputy Chief Minister was debating the issue and he refused to resume his seat.
MR SPEAKER: Thank you, Mr Jensen. Would all members bear with me and allow me to make the statement I started to make, without interjections. The question before the house is that the amendment proposed by Mr Jensen be voted on. At that stage we will then place this matter for further reference on another day. That overcomes your objection, Deputy Chief Minister.
Mr Whalan: Thank you, Mr Speaker; a good ruling.
MR SPEAKER: The question is: That the amendment be agreed to.
Mr Collaery: Mr Speaker, I rise on a question of privilege and contempt. There was a voice from the public gallery a few moments ago that talked about us being involved in tax avoidance. I ask that the person in the public gallery who said those words identify himself or herself.
MR SPEAKER: Mr Collaery, I will have to take advice on this issue.
My ruling on your point, Mr Collaery, is that I did not hear the interjection from the gallery. Addressing myself to the public, I respectfully request that this not happen, if it has happened. Mr Collaery, I ask you to withdraw that motion.
Mr Collaery: I withdraw the motion in view of your statement, Mr Speaker, unreservedly.
Question put:
That the amendment be agreed to.
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