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MAINTENANCE (AMENDMENT) BILL 1992

Debate resumed from 10 December 1992, on motion by Mr Connolly:

That this Bill be agreed to in principle.

Motion (by Mr Humphries) put:

That the debate be now adjourned.

The Assembly voted -

AYES, 9  NOES, 8

Mrs Carnell Mr Berry
Mr Cornwell Mr Connolly
Mr De Domenico Ms Ellis
Mr Humphries Ms Follett
Mr Kaine Mrs Grassby
Mr Moore Mr Lamont
Mr Stevenson Ms McRae
Ms Szuty Mr Wood
Mr Westende

Question so resolved in the affirmative.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion (by Mr Berry) proposed:

That the Assembly do now adjourn.

Legislative Process

MR MOORE (6.32): Madam Speaker, I rise to comment on a matter that has been drawn to my attention by my staff. A number of people who have phoned to lobby me in the last week have pointed out that the staff of Mr Connolly's office have indicated to them that Ms Szuty and I have been holding up legislation. Madam Speaker, that is significantly misleading the public. It is not within my ability to do that. It is this Assembly that decides whether or not legislation passes, and it is not up to me or Ms Szuty, or the combination of us, to determine that. Madam Speaker, I use this opportunity to ask Mr Connolly and his staff not to mislead the public in that way. I add that to do so reflects on decisions of the Assembly.

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