COVID-19 Emergency Response (Further Measures) Amendment Bill

Final Stages

The Legislative Council agreed to the bill with the amendments indicated by the following schedule, to which amendments the Legislative Council desires the concurrence of the House of Assembly:

No. 1. Clause 8, page 11, lines 5 and 6 [clause 8(2), inserted clause B1(a)]—Delete paragraph (a)

No. 2. Clause 8, page 11, lines 7 and 8 [clause 8(2), inserted clause B1(b)]—

Delete paragraph (b) and substitute:

(b) section 49(6)—delete 'two months' and substitute '15 business days'

No. 3. Clause 8, page 11, lines 11 to 13 [clause 8(2), inserted clause B1(d) to (f)]—

Delete paragraphs (d) to (f) (inclusive)

No. 4. Clause 8, page 14, lines 8 and 9 [clause 8(7), inserted clause 3A(a)]—Delete paragraph (a)

No. 5. Clause 8, page 14, lines 10 and 11 [clause 8(7), inserted clause 3A(b)]—

Delete paragraph (b) and substitute:

(b) section 131(8)—delete '4 weeks' and substitute '15 business days'

No. 6. Clause 8, page 14, lines 12 and 13 [clause 8(7), inserted clause 3A(c) and (d)]—

Delete paragraphs (c) and (d)

Consideration in committee.

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN: I move:

That the Legislative Council's amendments be agreed to.

I indicate to the committee that the six amendments are to be dealt with en bloc. We accept the amendments as provided. In doing so, I place on record my appreciation to members of the other place in ultimately passing the bill with these amendments. I must say that it is an interesting exercise to watch the debates in the other place. We can learn some things from them and not others. Notwithstanding the circuitous route they have taken to reach this, we appreciate their diligent attention to the matter and indicate our acceptance of the same.

The Hon. S.C. MULLIGHAN: Like the Deputy Premier, I indicate support for these amendments. I am not sure if I share her enjoyment of the other place's consideration of legislation. For them, it must be like a young child being granted the rare pleasure of staying up late to watch a treasured show on television, to see them deal with such alacrity, let alone importance. With those brief words, blessed as we are with their consideration of such matters, I indicate that we support these amendments.

Motion carried.

At 20:03 the house adjourned until Tuesday 2 June 2020 at 11:00.