Page 5132 - Week 17 - Wednesday, 12 December 1990
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It seems to me that by its nature this sort of board ought be an honorary board. That is an appropriate way to deal with the board, rather than putting an extra burden on the community in terms of seeking allowances from the Remuneration Tribunal. It is important to distinguish that from clause 18, which looks at the actual expenses that are incurred by members. Of course, they ought not be responsible for their expenses, but one has to question why it is that this extra expense on top of the health budget is allowed.
The positive thing about this health board, I think, is that over the last decade the health system in the ACT has been a joke. We are quite aware that that is the case. People have made that comment again and again, and it still is not right. At least in this situation Mr Humphries is making an attempt to get it right, and I shall be watching very carefully to see how it performs.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
Bill agreed to in principle.
Detail Stage
Clause 1
Debate (on motion by Mr Humphries) adjourned.
SCRUTINY OF BILLS AND SUBORDINATE LEGISLATION - STANDING COMMITTEE
Reports and Statement
MR STEFANIAK, by leave: Mr Speaker, I present the following reports:
Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation - Standing Committee -
Report No. 20 of 1990, dated 5 December 1990
Report No. 21 of 1990, dated 12 December 1990
Report No. 20, dated 5 December 1990, which I have just presented, was circulated to members pursuant to the committee's resolution of appointment. Report No. 21 details the committee's comments on the Motor Traffic (Alcohol and Drugs) (Amendment) Bill 1990 and the Magistrates Court (Amendment) Bill 1990, together with two pieces of subordinate legislation and a Government response. I commend the reports to the Assembly.
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