Page 2196 - Week 11 - Tuesday, 31 October 1989
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Mr Collaery: We didn't get an answer.
MR BERRY: I think you did get - - -
Mr Collaery: You said it was up to the police.
MR SPEAKER: Order!
MR BERRY: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I think I made the position very clear at that time that, if there were disciplinary offences which had occurred at the hospital, that was a matter for management to deal with in the normal course of investigation of disciplinary charges; if there was some sort of criminal activity going on at the hospital, then it was a matter for individuals or for management to report that to the police, as necessary. In terms of an inquiry, I certainly do not have in front of me the sort of information that would cause me to intervene in that way at the moment.
I must say, in response to Mr Collaery's question, that I received a delegation from the Residents Rally party last week, and we discussed this issue in some detail. I am as concerned about it as members of his party. But industrial relations, as Mr Speaker would well know, can often be volatile, and it is an issue in relation to which sensible management should prevail. As I have indicated to the Residents Rally party, I think that management should be allowed to do its job, and that is manage.
At the same time I have also indicated to the Residents Rally party that I will keep my eye on things, make further inquiries about the matter and get back to them if there is anything new to add to the matter. I will give that undertaking again to get an update on the current situation as of today, and I will personally discuss the issue with Mr Collaery if that is what he requires.
MR COLLAERY: I wish to ask a supplementary question, Mr Speaker. Minister, in view of your assurance that you will look into it, will you support the motion I now put, that I be permitted to table the allegations in the house? Mr Speaker, I seek leave to table the allegations.
MR SPEAKER: Is leave granted? Leave is not granted.
Mr Humphries: Mr Speaker, with respect, if no member objects to the granting of leave, leave should be granted. If a member objects to the granting of leave then it should be refused, with respect.
Leave granted.
MR COLLAERY: I table the following papers:
Woden Valley Hospital Administration -
Brief to Mr Collaery, dated 20 October 1989, concerning difficulties being experienced
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