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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 2001 Week 5 Hansard (1 May) . . Page.. 1292 ..

MR HUMPHRIES (Chief Minister, Minister for Community Affairs and Treasurer) (12.26), in reply: Mr Speaker, I thank the opposition for its support for the bill. It is true that the recommendation from the committee was originally that there should be no private sector members. The government's original intention was that the board be chaired by a private sector member. The compromise the government has made here is that we do include private sector members but we do not allow one of them to be the chair of the board.

The board will be a positive step forward in dealing with a number of contentious procurement issues the territory is facing, and I look forward to being able to consult with the relevant committee about appointments to that board.

Question resolved in the affirmative.

Bill agreed to in principle.

Detail stage

Debate (on motion by Mr Humphries ) adjourned to the next sitting.

Low-alcohol Liquor Subsidies Amendment Bill 2001

Debate resumed from 29 March 2001, on motion by Mr Humphries:

MR QUINLAN (12.28): The opposition will be supporting this bill. This bill facilitates continued payment of low-alcohol liquor subsidies beyond 30 June of this year to allow the Commonwealth, states and territories to get their acts together and agree on a uniform regime. I am pleased to announce to the house that I have found two light beers that I quite enjoy, and I am very happy to support this bill personally.

MR SPEAKER: Mr Humphries, can you add to that?

MR HUMPHRIES (Chief Minister, Minister for Community Affairs and Treasurer) (12.29), in reply: I am deeply gratified that Mr Quinlan has found a light beer that he enjoys. Mr Speaker, I thank the opposition for their support.

Question resolved in the affirmative.

Bill agreed to in principle.

Leave granted to dispense with the detail stage.

Bill agreed to.

Sitting suspended from 12.29 to 2.30 pm

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