Page 2752 - Week 09 - Thursday, 25 August 1994
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MR STEVENSON: I would not doubt it. But let us have a look at what the Assembly is about. The Assembly should not be about politicking to serve themselves but rather about serving the electorate. The suggestion by some members that I should not be on a committee is one of the concerns I have. I have spent a great deal of time researching the matter and have something worth while to present on behalf of Canberrans.
I will not belabour the point, but if you are going to form a committee - and I have no doubt that that is the intention - you should form it this session; not wait for three weeks, close to the end of the year. I seek leave to withdraw the motion.
Leave granted.
Motion, by leave, withdrawn.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion (by Mr Berry) proposed:
That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Mal Meninga
MS FOLLETT (Chief Minister and Treasurer) (5.17): Madam Speaker, I would like to take advantage of the adjournment debate to mark a particular point in Canberra's history. Mal Meninga played his last home game at Bruce Stadium last Sunday. On that day, of course - - -
Mr Kaine: Can we all sing the Mal Meninga song before you go?
MS FOLLETT: Yes, you can. The Canberra community came out in force to say farewell to our great champion, and the western stand was named after Mal Meninga in recognition of his football achievements and his commitment to Canberra. A great deal has been written about Mal Meninga, particularly by sports writers. Of course, his sporting achievements have also been documented. They really are remarkable. He has the most test appearances for Australia - 42. He has played 31 State of origin games, which is the equal of Wally Lewis. He has scored the most origin points - 161 points altogether.
Mr Kaine: How many points do you get for a field goal, Rosemary?
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