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from those opposite about the budget strategy statement by the Chief Minister. I must say some was slightly out of context, but now I suspect it is considered relevant to the debate. Of course, that crying and whingeing about the successes of the Follett Government distorted them in such a way as to justify some of their own crazy strategies.
Mr Speaker, there is no doubt that the Follett Labor Government set the pace, a cracking pace, for the establishment and continuance of government in this Territory. It is the sort of cracking pace that the lazy Government members opposite have not been able to repeat, notwithstanding the substantial time they had to practise while they were languishing in opposition - a proper place for them. They have given a dismal performance in opposition and a dismal performance in government.
Earlier, during the debate over the dumping of Mr Duby, I was surprised to see a glimpse of remorse when Mr Humphries' long face appeared on the scene in relation to something of an admission that they had done the wrong thing in respect of the Ainslie Transfer Station. That, in fact, was true, but it seems to me that the Government is preoccupied with making hard decisions - with the emphasis on the hardness - without regard to the people in this Territory who use the services provided by the Government. That preoccupation with hard decisions leaves out any regard for decisions of substance and worth for the community.
Mr Speaker, I want to turn now to the hospital closure and the winding back of the public hospital system in the ACT.
Debate interrupted.
ADJOURNMENT
MR SPEAKER: Order! It being 9.30 pm, I propose the question:
That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Mr Humphries: I require the question to be put forthwith without debate.
Question resolved in the negative.
BUDGET STRATEGY STATEMENT
Ministerial Statement and Papers
Debate resumed.
MR BERRY: As I said, Mr Speaker, it is a hallmark of this Government's mode of action that there is no consultation
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