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Ministerial Travel Allowances

MR SPEAKER: I was listening to the debate that was going on in the house with respect to the Ministers' travel allowances, et cetera, while I was upstairs. I draw members' attention to page 228 of House of Representatives Practice under the heading "Interpretation of the Constitution, or the Law". Speakers have generally taken the view that the obligation to interpret the Constitution - in our case the Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act - does not rest with the Chair and that the only body fully entitled to do so is the court.

I would suggest to members that if they wish to take any action it is open to them, as it is likewise open to members of the public, to take action on this particular matter. I intend to take no further action myself.

Question resolved in the affirmative.

Assembly adjourned at 6.01 pm until Tuesday, 20 November 1990, at 2.30 pm

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