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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1997 Week 14 Hansard (11 December) . . Page.. 4941 ..
Mr Berry: Why didn't you wait until the breathalyser arrived?
MRS CARNELL: I would be embarrassed as well, Mr Berry.
MR SPEAKER: Why do you not be quiet?
MRS CARNELL: I quote:
The Liberals have continuously called for the contract to be made public. How quickly these representatives of business - - -
Mr Berry: Why didn't you wait until the police arrived, Kate?
Mrs Littlewood: I take a point of order, Mr Speaker. I would like to hear this answer. I did ask the question and I would like to hear the answer.
MR SPEAKER: So would I. I must admit I find the attempt to divert attention rather pathetic. Please continue.
MRS CARNELL: I repeat:
The Liberals have continuously called for the contract to be made public. How quickly these representatives of business forget what is a normal code of conduct now they have entered politics and become excited about a good deal for the ACT.
Mr Hird: Money for jam.
MRS CARNELL: Money for jam, yes. He continued:
If the Government were to table quotes and tenders and contracts made with business, companies would stay away in droves as any commercial advantages would be destroyed.
That was Mr Berry saying that. Mr Speaker, remember those words from Mr Berry, "a normal code of conduct". On 18 March 1994 Mr Berry told the Canberra Times:
... the Vitab agreement is commercial-in-confidence. As a matter of principle, it is important that the territory respect the confidentiality of such agreements if we are not to lose the confidence of those individuals and companies contemplating doing business in the ACT.
Mr Speaker, when it comes to the issue of commercial-in-confidence, I think I have demonstrated beyond any doubt that Mr Berry is neither consistent nor credible in this area. But is anyone surprised?
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