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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1997 Week 3 Hansard (8 April) . . Page.. 733 ..

MS REILLY (continuing):

People come to this walk from overseas. A number of Japanese walkers usually come, as well as people from Sydney and surrounding areas. We are not only encouraging people to walk but also bringing tourism dollars into Canberra. Anybody taking part in the walk stays two nights, and a lot of people stay longer. We are trying to encourage people to stay on and see further parts of Canberra. If the Canberra walk is accepted into the International Marching League this year, we will probably have visitors from all over the world coming to our national capital to walk in this event. I would like to encourage other members to take part. Next year's walk will be on 17 and 18 April. You have the opportunity to mark your diaries now. Get walking and take part next year.

MR HIRD (5.37): Mr Speaker, I must rise in the adjournment debate. Unfortunately, Mr Corbell has left the chamber. I must say that I encourage enthusiasm not only in new members but also in old members, in particular in their work with committees. Committee work is long and difficult. Sometimes it goes unnoticed. The late Allan Fraser told me, "If you get into politics, know your bible". Your bible is the standing orders, as Mr Moore would tell us. Mr Fraser told me that many years ago when I joined the advisory body that was a predecessor of this house. I would ask Mr Corbell to understand his standing orders. After his speech in the adjournment debate, he should look at standing order 59. The matter he raised today is on the notice paper in his name.

Mr Moore: It is not on the notice paper yet, Harold.

MR HIRD: I stand corrected.

Mr Berry: I would have a look at this book, the standing orders, if I were you.

MR HIRD: That is the one. I am glad you have found it.

Mr Moore: It is not on the notice paper, Harold.

MR HIRD: I apologise to Mr Corbell, but the facts are that Mr Kaine did indicate that the last inquiry was done in 1990-91. He indicated that in his reply to Mr Corbell at question time. I still suggest to Mr Corbell that he ought to take heed of the standing orders of this house.

Question resolved in the affirmative.

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