Page 2130 - Week 08 - Wednesday, 9 September 1992
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ASSEMBLY PRECINCTS - POLICE INVESTIGATION
MADAM SPEAKER: Because Mr Cornwell did me the courtesy of giving me the copy of his question, I am in a position now to give him that answer. Thank you, Mr Cornwell.
Mr Cornwell: Thank you.
MADAM SPEAKER: The question was put, "When did the Speaker first become aware of the presence of police in the Assembly yesterday?". I became aware of it around about question time. The next question was, "When did members first know about the police visit?". I do not know. Next, "Did Mr Berry or any other member inform the Speaker that police would be visiting the Assembly today?". The answer is no. Last, "Has Mr Berry or anyone breached privilege by not informing you?". The matter of privilege has to be resolved not by me but by the terms of standing order 71. I refer people to standing order 71 and the procedures outlined there.
Mr Cornwell: Thank you, Madam Speaker.
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS - STANDING COMMITTEE
Inquiry into Auditor-General's Report No. 2 of 1992
MR KAINE (Leader of the Opposition): Madam Speaker, I seek leave to make a statement in connection with Auditor-General's report No. 2 of 1992.
Leave granted.
MR KAINE: Thank you, members. Madam Speaker, under the terms of the resolution establishing the Public Accounts Committee, that committee is required to examine all reports of the Auditor-General laid before the Assembly. On 23 June 1992 Mr Deputy Speaker presented to the Assembly the Auditor-General's report No. 2 of 1992 dealing with financial audits with years ending 30 June. The committee has agreed that I, as the presiding member, should make a statement on the committee's examination of this report, rather than present a formal report to the Assembly.
The committee wrote to Ministers on 24 June 1992 seeking submissions on the matters raised in the audit report. On 10 August 1992 the Acting Under Treasurer provided the committee with a response which coordinated comments prepared by each of the agencies mentioned in that report. The committee has examined both the Auditor-General's report and the submission from the ACT Treasury, particularly in relation to the timeliness of financial reporting. The committee also met with the Auditor-General to discuss his report.
The committee notes that concerns raised by the Auditor-General appear to have been acknowledged and addressed by the ACT Government agencies mentioned in the report. The committee has decided that there is no need to hold public hearings or inquire further in relation to matters raised in this report at this time. The committee will monitor the annual reports of agencies over the next three months, as some improvements in relation to timeliness of financial statements made in response to this audit should become visible.
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