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Mr Acting Speaker, I apologise for the earlier confusion as I presented these Bills to the house. It is apparent to me now that these Bills should have been presented as a group and that the same presentation speech that I gave for the earlier Bill can be addressed in relation to this matter. I draw the house's attention to the speech that I have just given in relation to the earlier Bill and I repeat those comments. I present the explanatory memorandum to this Bill.
Debate (on motion by Mr Connolly) adjourned.
CONSERVATION, HERITAGE AND ENVIRONMENT - STANDING COMMITTEE
Amendment of Resolution of Appointment
DR KINLOCH (4.35): Mr Acting Speaker, I move:
That paragraph (2) of the resolution of appointment of the Standing Committee on Conservation, Heritage and Environment be amended by omitting "4" and substituting "5".
The present membership of the Standing Committee on Conservation, Heritage and Environment is four. The Social Policy Committee, for example, has five members, and we are following the same practice.
MR BERRY (4.36): I rise to speak on the motion, but also wish to move as an amendment:
Omit "5" and substitute "6".
This is another move by the Government members which brings into question the independence of committees of the Assembly. The Government is setting out to dominate committees of this Assembly. Now, what the Labor Party - - -
Mr Humphries: We are entitled to do that. We have a majority in the house.
MR BERRY: Well, I do not know why you are so difficult about it, then. If you admit to trying to dominate the committee that is fine.
Mr Kaine: And how many committees in the Federal Parliament are dominated by the Opposition? Would you like to tell me?
MR ACTING SPEAKER: Order, members!
MR BERRY: Mr Acting Speaker, the frequently unruly Chief Minister opposite - - -
Mr Kaine: I might be, but I am not stupid.
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