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Friday 31 March 2017 Legislative Council
Friday 31 March 2017 1 31 March 2017
Friday 31 March 2017 The President, Mr Wilkinson , took the Chair at 9 a.m. and read Prayers. STATEMENT BY ACTING LEADER OF THE GOVERNMENT Absence of Member for Pembroke and Appointment of Acting Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council Mrs HISCUTT (Montgomery - Acting Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council - Statement) - Mr President, we are all shocked and sad to hear that one week ago today our Leader was taken to hospital, later to be diagnosed with a number of tumours on her brain. This was, and still is, very distressing news for all those who work with her and who know her. The Leader is a warm-hearted, hardworking and highly respected member of the community, and of course Leader of the Government in this House. While the Leader continues to undergo further tests and will remain in hospital for some time, it is clear that she will be unable to undertake her responsibilities as a member of the government for the foreseeable future. To this end, the Premier approached me yesterday and has appointed me Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council and Acting Leader. I have represented the north-west coast seat of Montgomery since 2013 and I have served a solid apprenticeship for the role alongside my colleague, Dr Goodwin. This is a very tough time for us all but the business of government must go on. I am honoured that the Premier has confidence in me to effectively carry out my new responsibilities. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Member for Pembroke Mrs HISCUTT (Montgomery - Acting Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council) (by leave) - Mr President, I move That the honourable member for Pembroke and Leader of the Government, Dr Goodwin, be granted indefinite leave of absence from the service of the Council. Leave granted . FORESTRY (UNLOCKING PRODUCTION FORESTS) BILL 2017 (No. 6) First Reading Bill received from the House of Assembly and read the first time. 2 31 March 2017 ADJOURNMENT Mrs HISCUTT (Montgomery - Acting Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council) - Mr President, I move - That at its rising the Council adjourn until 11 a.m. on Tuesday 4 April 2017. Motion agreed to. Mrs HISCUTT (Montgomery - Acting Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council) - Mr President, I move - That the Council do now adjourn. The Council adjourned at 9.08 a.m. ...