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It seems to me that that meant he was proposing a budget surplus by those actions. My question to the Minister who does not answer questions, Mr Humphries, was:
Were you aware that the Chief Minister was proposing a budget surplus at the same time you were planning to demolish schools?
That is how I was misrepresented.
Mr Kaine: I was not proposing a budget surplus, dumbo!
MR ACTING SPEAKER: No, "dumbo" is unparliamentary!
Mr Kaine: I withdraw, Mr Acting Speaker.
MR ACTING SPEAKER: I do not really think that is a misrepresentation, Mr Berry. However, I think you have made your point.
SCHOOL CLOSURES
Discussion of Matter of Public Importance
MR ACTING SPEAKER: I have received a letter from Mr Stevenson proposing that a matter of public importance be submitted to the Assembly for discussion, namely:
In view of the overwhelming opposition by Canberrans to the currently proposed school closures;
the need for the ACT Legislative Assembly to fully consult with school representatives, parents and citizens about solutions to financial problems in the education system, the quality of education, and to then give effect to the majority expressed will of the people.
MR STEVENSON (3.20): Mr Acting Speaker, in this house we would all agree that good education is a vital requirement for our children in the ACT. What are the reasons for this? We understand that if one gets a good education, one is then able to contribute to a vital community. The problems of a bad education are numerous - low self-esteem and lack of motivation by students. Obviously people with a poor education are less employable. Poor education also leads to homeless youths, delinquency and many other problems.
In Canberra we fully agree with the need for a good education. I, indeed, believe there are any number of agreements that we have between every member in this Assembly and the community. We have seen some disagreements, but I would like to draw particular attention to those things that we agree with.
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