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minimise the vandalism that young people might do, rather than imposing punitive measures on young people's families. I also take on board Mr Moore's argument that what we are on about is making young people responsible for their actions and not necessarily their parents. Mr Moore outlined various case scenarios where parents really could not be held accountable for the actions of their young people. Madam Speaker, in conclusion, I will not be supporting Mr Cornwell's legislation.
MADAM SPEAKER: Mr Cornwell, do you wish to continue the debate?
Mr Cornwell: Put it to a vote.
Question put:
That this Bill be agreed to in principle.
The Assembly voted -
AYES, 7 NOES, 10
Mrs Carnell Mr Berry
Mr Cornwell Mr Connolly
Mr De Domenico Ms Ellis
Mr Humphries Ms Follett
Mr Kaine Mrs Grassby
Mr Stevenson Mr Lamont
Mr Westende Ms McRae
Mr Moore
Ms Szuty
Mr Wood
Question so resolved in the negative.
Sitting suspended from 12.31 to 2.30 pm
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Electoral System
MRS CARNELL: Madam Speaker, my question without notice is to the Chief Minister. Chief Minister, on 17 November 1992 you told the Assembly:
The commitment to the referendum result is one which I hold very dear.
You also went on to say that implementing the result is a matter that is somewhat above politics. Chief Minister, if implementing the result is above politics, will you put yourself above politics and assure all Canberrans that you will implement the Tasmanian model of the Hare-Clark system? If you will not, will you accept your own appalling lack of credibility and resign as Chief Minister?
MS FOLLETT: Madam Speaker, I will be introducing the electoral legislation into the Assembly tomorrow. When I do, members will be able to see that the referendum result as set out for us by the Canberra community has been implemented.
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