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disputation in health has therefore dropped by more than half under the Alliance Government. In contrast, and contrary - - -
Mr Collaery: Gary, you are going to talk them up now, though.
MR HUMPHRIES: Well, that could be. In contrast, and contrary to Labor's rhetoric and myths, the Alliance has developed a strong, cooperative working relationship with the trade union movement. We respect the capacity of responsible unions to provide leadership in the process of change. Labor in government goes beyond this legitimate relationship. Structurally integrated with the trade union movement as its political wing is, Labor and Mr Berry in particular found that they could not put aside trade union allegiances to accept rational decisions.
Bankruptcies
MR MOORE: My question is directed to the Chief Minister. Chief Minister, now that the figures used by the Canberra Times earlier in the week, the figures which you attacked so vehemently on Tuesday, have been verified by a letter in this morning's paper, are you prepared to apologise to the journalist of the Canberra Times for that vitriolic attack and to apologise to this house for the extent to which you misled us?
MR KAINE: The answer is no, Mr Speaker. As I said in answer to a question yesterday, I have reviewed the information and I have no reason to change what I said to the Assembly on the previous day. I still have no reason to change that view.
MR MOORE: I ask a supplementary question. Chief Minister, clearly, in the letter in this morning's paper, the Registrar verified the figures, although he did not comment and ought not comment. He clearly verified that the figures used were appropriate. You said those figures were wrong on Tuesday and I think an apology is appropriate.
MR KAINE: I would also point out, Mr Speaker, that the Registrar, in his letter, also clearly indicated his displeasure at the way the information was used.
Fairbairn Park
MR JENSEN: My question is directed to Mr Collaery in his capacity as sports Minister. I am sure the Minister is aware of press comment in the paper today in relation to the provision of Government assistance to the Canberra Automobile Racing Association for track construction at the Fairbairn Park motor racing complex. Can the Minister
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