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MR DE DOMENICO: Notwithstanding Mr Connolly's mirth and laughter on this matter, Madam Speaker, I am genuinely concerned about the fact that Mr Kaine's name is not on that list. Notwithstanding what the people might think of individuals from time to time, when credit is due it ought to be given. There is no doubt that, if there is one person on either side of the house who has the experience and the knowledge on this issue, it is Mr Kaine, because of his period as Chief Minister, because of his long time as a member of the advisory assembly and also because of his long experience in, and knowledge of, public service matters. We will support these amendments, but with reluctance in that Mr Kaine's name is not on the list.
MR MOORE (11.44): I would like to add a comment to that, Madam Speaker. I draw members' attention to standing order 234, which says that members of the Assembly may be present when a committee is examining witnesses. It does have the disadvantage that, if the presiding member requests it, and also when the committee is deliberating, that member must withdraw. There is still room for a member to participate in what is going on in the committee and then to give ideas to another member of that committee. That opportunity does exist, and no doubt it will be taken up by various members.
MR LAMONT (11.44): I support the sentiments endorsed by Mr De Domenico in relation to the extensive experience and knowledge of Mr Kaine in a whole range and raft of areas that would have suited him. We think that because he has such a great propensity to deal with these matters - - -
Mr De Domenico: Expand the committee.
MR LAMONT: I have a better idea. Why do we not make him Leader of the Opposition again?
Mr Kaine: I would rather be Chief Minister.
MR LAMONT: Okay; fine. That cannot be achieved. I understand that we cannot get agreement from the Opposition on that, Madam Speaker, so I will sit down.
Amendments agreed to.
Motion, as amended, agreed to.
ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES - STANDING COMMITTEE
Inquiry into Citizen's Right of Reply
MR LAMONT (11.46): I move:
That:
(1) if the Assembly is not sitting when the Standing Committee on Administration and Procedures has completed its inquiry into a citizen's right of reply, the Committee may send its report to the Speaker or, in the absence of the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker who is authorised to give directions for its printing and circulation; and
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