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welfare state. We need to find the socially levelling instrument in this city that will enable us to put into effect that marvellous statement by Michael Salvaris, in a document my leader referred to, where he said:
A just society has distinct practical advantages which go beyond political boundaries. A community without poverty and unemployment is not only fairer, but more productive because it uses human resources better.
We are continuing to see a suggestion from those on the other side that because there is a Liberal leadership of the Alliance Government there is going to be an ideological shift away, a fire sale and so on. I call upon Opposition members to acknowledge what they preach and to accept that we are truly looking for a consensus arrangement in the vitally important welfare concerns of the Territory. We are committed to that area right across the board in our portfolios. The Chief Minister has continued the social policy division of his department and that is a mute recognition of our commitment to continue the review of all of our policies against those important beliefs.
Mr Speaker, there is one thing that I have always found in life - and those of us who were at "Politics in the Pub" last Thursday heard Jack Mundy say it. The fact is that the straight ideology of the left does not always achieve lasting change. You might get into power for a while on the left, but you will always be turned out because of the implementation of policies that have not achieved consensus acceptance in society. I do trust that the left faction of the Opposition will appreciate the fact that while we are in Government in the ACT, we will look towards putting into effect lasting reforms that will be continued by the governments that follow us - left wing, right wing, or what have you.
MR SPEAKER: Order, Mr Collaery. Time for this debate has expired.
TENANCY OF COMMERCIAL PREMISES - SELECT COMMITTEE REPORT
MRS NOLAN (5.01): Mr Speaker, I present the report of the Select Committee on the Tenancy of Commercial Premises, together with copies of the minutes of proceedings of the committee. I move:
That the recommendations be agreed to.
Today I am pleased to be able to table this report which has arisen from the work of the select committee on this subject that was formed last year in July. The terms of reference were as follows:
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