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positive things to come out of the fairly lengthy consultation period that was associated with the occupational health and safety legislation was the option for members to consider further consultation on the issue of the committee report.
Debate interrupted.
ADJOURNMENT
MR SPEAKER: Order! It being 9.30 pm, I propose the question:
That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Ms Follett: I require the question to be put forthwith without debate.
Question resolved in the negative.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY BILL 1989
Debate resumed.
MR BERRY: I am pleased to see that Mr Moore took advantage of that period to consult with members of the community who were affected by the recommendations of the committee and has come to a position in relation to it. This is in contrast to some members' positions. It is a matter of great concern to me that some of the members here complain about a lack of consultation on certain matters. On this very important piece of legislation Mr Moore has been able to take advantage of the opportunity to consult with the Trades and Labour Council. In my view, he is to be congratulated on his very good judgment on the matter - - -
Mr Moore: As indeed it applies to members of the "Remnants Rally" as well. Does the same not apply to the "Remnants Rally"?
MR BERRY: Well, yes, if they adopt the same position. I am sure that the 50,000 affiliates of the Trades and Labour Council welcome the very wise decision of Mr Moore and the remnants of the Residents Rally for their very sound judgment.
Mr Kaine: Only the Liberals will stand on a matter of principle, Mr Berry. Everybody else will sell out.
MR BERRY: I must say that when I hear the words "sell out" coming from the Liberal Party I go weak at the knees. I just think back a few days in relation to debates on other matters and the various divisions which occurred in that camp. Nevertheless - - -
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