Members

Member's Leave

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (15:23): I move:

That the Hon. K.J. Maher be granted leave of absence from 12 November 2019 to 12 December 2019 on account of cultural business.

In speaking briefly to the motion, I indicate on behalf of government members that we are pleased to be moving this particular motion. For the avid readers of Hansard,it is required because if any member, for whatever reason, is absent from the chamber for a period of 12 or more days, they immediately vacate their seat.

As tempting as that might have been, the government and I, on behalf of the government, did not take up that particular option. I think this would certainly be the first motion moved in these particular terms. We accept the reasons that have been given on behalf of the honourable member by his colleagues in relation to the motion and we would urge the support of the council for the motion.

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (15:25): Very briefly, on behalf of the Hon. Kyam Maher, I rise to thank the leader for moving the motion and the council for their anticipated support for this. The Hon. Kyam Maher is very grateful, and I would like to say that I think the council, in supporting this motion, is paying the appropriate respect to the APY communities as well. Thank you.

Motion carried.