Page 4214 - Week 12 - Wednesday, 23 October 2019
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and having a look at the facility, these issues were not raised with me at the time. But that is why we have, for example, the right of unions to access workplaces. That is why we have WorkSafe ACT to consider these matters. I think it was appropriate that the facility was shut down over the weekend.
The Attorney-General has the lead on the court’s projects. I am not fully across the detail of that. But over the weekend measures were taken to ensure that it is a safe workplace for staff, detainees and visitors including lawyers, for example.
MRS JONES: Minister, who approved the facility as safe for occupancy and use?
MR RAMSAY: Madam Speaker, I am happy to take that question. The cleaning that occurred over the weekend was done professionally and in conjunction with WorkSafe.
Mrs Jones: Point of order.
MADAM SPEAKER: Minister, resume your seat. Mrs Jones, a point of order.
Mrs Jones: The question was not about what cleaning happened on the weekend but who approved the facility for use some time ago. Who approved the facility as safe for occupancy and use?
MADAM SPEAKER: Originally, not since the clean, Mrs Jones?
MRS JONES: Yes, at the time.
MADAM SPEAKER: Just to be clear.
MRS JONES: Sorry, I apologise. At the time.
MADAM SPEAKER: Thank you. Mr Rattenbury.
MR RATTENBURY: Shoot first, ask questions later according to Mrs Jones.
Mrs Dunne: Under pressure you always go to the gun.
MADAM SPEAKER: Mrs Dunne, the minister is on his feet and has a right to be heard. Mr Rattenbury.
Opposition members interjecting—
MADAM SPEAKER: Members!
Ms Lawder: Making jokes about shooting? Really hilarious!
MADAM SPEAKER: Ms Lawder!
Ms Lawder: Yes, Madam Speaker?
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