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donation from the X-rated video industry by knocking back the franchise tax because he held the balance of power in that instance, we are all waiting for him to change his mind so that some of that $100m a year, to which the Chief Minister keeps drawing attention - at least $5m a year, give or take a little bit - can be handled. That can be done by Mr Collaery changing his mind and accepting the reintroduction of the video industry franchise Bill after Mr Stevenson's extremist Bill is defeated in this house.
The other point that I would like to take up is to do with bush lawyers. Many of us do not have any wish to become any form of lawyer at all and are quite horrified at the prospect. However, we are quite happy to take advice from others and to deal with the legislation as normal people, as average citizens, in just the way in which this democracy should work. Heaven forbid a democracy that is led by lawyers!
Question resolved in the affirmative.
Bill agreed to in principle.
Leave granted to dispense with the detail stage.
Bill agreed to.
RATES AND LAND TAX (AMENDMENT) BILL (NO. 2) 1989
Debate resumed from 23 November 1989, on motion by Ms Follett:
That this Bill be agreed to in principle.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
Bill agreed to in principle.
Leave granted to dispense with the detail stage.
Bill agreed to.
PRIORITIES REVIEW BOARD
Ministerial Statement and Paper
Debate resumed from 13 February 1990, on motion by Mr Kaine:
That the Assembly takes note of the following paper:
Priorities Review Board - Ministerial statement, 13 February 1990.
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