Page 4395 - Week 14 - Wednesday, 30 November 1994
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comment to make on the power of the chief executive in this situation to give the person written notice of the decision without outlining reasons. I guess that, if reasons are outlined, that decision, quite rightly, should be appealable in some circumstances. I fundamentally believe that, where people make decisions, giving reasons for those decisions is a very sensible thing to do. It is all about exchange of information. I have always believed that giving reasons for decisions is an appropriate course of action for officers to take. At this stage I will not support Mr De Domenico's amendment, but I suggest to the Minister that he keep this particular provision under review. It may be a matter that the Assembly will wish to reconsider at some stage.
MR LAMONT (Minister for Urban Services, Minister for Housing and Community Services, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Sport) (5.16): I am quite comfortable with the course of action that Ms Szuty has outlined. We will keep a very close eye on how the new system operates. I would encourage Mr De Domenico and Ms Szuty to keep this matter under advisement. I indicate to Mr De Domenico that if there is any indication that this provision is being abused I will support the type of action that he is talking about.
MR DE DOMENICO (5.17): I realise what is going to happen; but I still think that, when one is given the discretion to say yes or no, one ought to give reasons for that decision. However, I welcome the fact that Mr Lamont is keeping this under review, and we will see what happens.
Amendment negatived.
Clause, as amended, agreed to.
Clause 11
MR LAMONT (Minister for Urban Services, Minister for Housing and Community Services, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Sport) (5.17): Madam Speaker, I move:
Page 15, line 26, paragraph (b), omit "1,000", substitute "10 penalty units".
This amendment to paragraph 11(b) again reflects the conversion of dollar amounts to penalty units and, I believe, has the support of the Assembly.
Amendment agreed to.
Clause, as amended, agreed to.
Remainder of Bill, by leave, taken as a whole, and agreed to.
Bill, as amended, agreed to.
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