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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

MEMBERS OF THE

FOURTH ASSEMBLY MARCH 1998 -

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

FOURTH ASSEMBLY

LIST OF MEMBERS 1998 -

NAME ELECTORATE PARTY

Mr Wayne Bruce Berry Ginninderra ALP

Mrs Kate Carnell

Chief Minister

Treasurer

Molonglo Liberal

Mr Simon Corbell

Opposition Whip

Molonglo ALP

Mr Greg Cornwell

Speaker

Molonglo Liberal

Mr John Leo Hargreaves Brindabella ALP

Mr Harold James Hird

Government Whip

Ginninderra Liberal

Mr Gary John Joseph Humphries

Deputy Chief Minister

Attorney General

Minister for Justice and Community Safety

Minister Assisting the Treasurer

Molonglo Liberal

Mr Trevor Thomas Kaine Brindabella UCP

Mr Michael John Moore

Minister for Health and Community Care

Molonglo Independent

Mr Paul Osborne Brindabella Independent

Mr Ted Quinlan

Deputy Leader of the Opposition

Molonglo ALP

Mr Dave Rugendyke Ginninderra Independent

NAME ELECTORATE PARTY

Mr Brendan Michael Smyth

Minister for Urban Services

Brindabella Liberal

Mr Jon Stanhope

Leader of the Opposition

Ginninderra ALP

Mr Bill Stefaniak

Minister for Education

Ginninderra Liberal

Ms Kerrie Robyn Tucker Molonglo ACT Greens

Mr Bill Wood

Deputy Speaker

Brindabella ALP

WAYNE BRUCE BERRY MLA

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY

GINNINDERRA

ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 8 May 1989Re-elected 20 March 1992Re-elected 2 March 1995Re-elected 17 March 1998

COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingLegal Affairs (28 March 1990 - 1 May 1990)Planning, Development and Infrastructure (1 May 1990 - 21 June 1991) (19 April 1994 - 17 February 1995) (Chair) and Planning and Environment (9 March 1995 - 26 March 1996)Administration and Procedure (1 May 1990 - 21 June 1991) (14 April 1994 - 15 February 1995) (9 March 1995 - 26 August 1997)Tourism and ACT Promotion (19 April 1994 - 17 February 1995)Public Sector (23 August 1994 - 17 February 1995)Urban Services (28 April 1998 - 25 June 1998)Education (25 June 1998 - )

SelectBudget Performance and Outcomes for 1993-94 (15 September 1994 - 29 November 1994)Establishment of an ACT Public Service (19 April 1994 - 14 June 1994)Estimates 1994-95, 1997-98 (Chair 4 June 1998)Workers' Compensation Provisions (31 May 1995 - 17 October 1995) (2 June 1995 - 17 October 1995) (Chair)Additional Estimates (1995-96)Establishment of a New Private Hospital (15 May 1997 - 13 November 1997) (Chair)

CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONSCommonwealth Parliamentary Association, London, 1997

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSDeputy Leader of the Opposition (2 March 1995 - 17 August 1997)Manager of Opposition Business (2 March 1995 - )Caucus Secretary (1995 - 19 August 1997)Labor Party Whip (1995 - 19 August 1997)Shadow Minister for Health, Industrial Relations and Employment Training (March 1996 - 30 March 1998)Shadow Minister for Aboriginal and Ethnic Affairs (19 August 1997 - 30 March 1998)Shadow Treasurer (19 August 1997 - 30 March 1998)Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations, Employment and the Public Service,Tourism and the Environment (30 March 1998 - 17 June 1998)Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations, Employment and the Public Service, Tourism and Education (17 June 1998 - )

Leader of the Opposition (17 August 1997 - 19 March 1998)

MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTSMinister for Community Services and Health (11 May 1989 - 5 December 1989)Deputy Chief Minister, Minister for Health, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Sport (6 June 1991 - 13 April 1994)

PARTY POSITIONS24 years Australian Labor Party membership

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYFire service career spanning 25 years - Sydney 1963-72 - Canberra 1972-89

Graduate member of the Institution of Fire Engineers, Canberra Branch Secretary Federal Firefighters Union (FFU) 1976-89, National Committee of Management FFU 1976-89, National President FFU 1986-89, Life Membership 1989

ACT Trades and Labour Council Executive 1982-87, Vice President 1986-87

AWARDS1985 - Canberran of the Year (along with all ACT Firefighters)

PERSONALBorn 14 November 1942, Sydney, New South Wales. Married

INTERESTSJogging, gardening, restoring vintage cars and reading

KATE CARNELL MLA

LIBERAL PARTY

MOLONGLO

ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 20 March 1992Re-Elected 2 March 1995Re-elected 17 March 1998

COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingSocial Policy (27 March 1992 - 17 February 1995)Public Accounts (7 April1992 - 17 February 1995)

SelectDrugs (27 March 1992 - 15 June 1993)Estimates 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSLeader of the Opposition (21 April 1993 - 17 February 1995)Spokesperson for Health, Community Services, Youth and Women

MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTSChief Minister (9 March 1995 - )Treasurer (15 March 1995 - 19 March 1998) Re-elected 19 March 1998

Minister for Business and Employment (3 February 1997 - 19 March 1998)Minister for Health and Community Care (15 March 1995 - 19 March 1998)

PARTY POSITIONSLeader of the Liberal Party (21 April 1993-)

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYB.Pharm., University of Queensland 1976Pharmacist- owned and operated Red Hill Pharmacy since 1981Fellow of Australian Institute of Pharmacy Management

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESFormer President of Pharmacy Guild of Australia (ACT Branch)Former National Vice-President of the Pharmacy Guild of AustraliaFormer Member, ACT Board of Health, 1990-91Former Vice-President, Retail Industry Training Council (ACT Branch)Co-Patron Canberra RaidersWorld Vision 40 Hour Famine (ACT Patron)Australian Paralympic FederationAustralia-Japan Society (ACT)Canberra Queanbeyan Poultry ClubCanberra Police and Citizens Youth ClubRoyal National Capital Agricultural SocietyACT Bowls Association IncDisabled Adults Residential Establishments (DARE)Canberra City Pipes and DrumsDiabetes Australia - ACTACT Cricket AssociationACT Rugby Union IncCapital City Suns Soccer Club IncParent Support ServiceSudden Infant Death Association Donor ClubAustralia Day in the National CapitalCanberra Girls Squadron of the Australian Air LeagueWests Rugby "Canberra Community Challenge"Canberra Smokefree Shape Capitals

PERSONALBorn 30 May 1955, Brisbane, QueenslandMarried, 2 children

INTERESTSTennis, fine wines, reading, music

SIMON CORBELL MLA


MOLONGLO

ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 9 January 1997Re-elected 17 March 1998

COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingEconomic Development and Tourism (18 February 1997 - 20 Feb 1998)Education (28 April 1998 - 25 June 1998)Urban Services (25 June 1998 - )Administration & Procedure (26 August 1997 - 20 February 1998) (28 April1998 - )Planning and Environment - for consideration of the Environment Protection Bill 1997 and the Environment Protection (Consequential Provisions) Bill 1997 (28 August 1997 - 4 November 1997)

SelectEstimates 1998-99

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSOpposition Spokesperson for the Environment, Economic Development and Tourism (February 1997 - Feb 1998)Shadow Minister for Planning and Land Management, Education, Training,Youth Affairs, Information Technology and Communications and PublicAdministration (30 March 1998 - 17 June 1998)Shadow Minister for Planning and Land Management, the Environment, Youth Affairs, Information Technology and Communications and Public Administration (17 June 1998 - )Opposition Whip (26 August 1997 - )

PARTY POSITIONSMember of ALP since 1989Foundation Member of the Gungahlin Sub BranchMember of Black Mountain Sub-BranchSecretary of ACT Young Labor, 1992-1993Senior Vice President of Black Mountain Sub-Branch, 1994-95 and 1995-1996Convenor of Social Policy & Services Policy Committee, 1996-1997Member of ACT ALP Administrative Committee 1995-1996 and 1996-1997

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYMedia Advisor to Mr John Langmore MP, Member for Fraser, 1995-97Public Servant, Joint House Department, Parliament House, 1994-95Bachelor of Arts in Communication, University of Canberra, 1994President, University of Canberra Student's Association, 1992-93

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESBranch Councillor for the ACT Scouting AssociationMember of Friends of Grasslands

PERSONALBorn 21 November 1970Married

INTERESTSHistory, politics, running, bushwalking, camping, reading and listening to music

GREGORY GANE CORNWELL MLA

LIBERAL PARTY

MOLONGLO

ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 20 March 1992Re-elected 2 March 1995Re-elected 17 March 1998

COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingSocial Policy (27 March 1992 - 17 February 1995)Planning, Development and Infrastructure (22 February 1994 - 17 February 1995)Administration and Procedure, Presiding Member (9 March 1995 - 20 Feb 1998, 19 March 1998 - )Chief Ministers' Portfolio (incorporating the duties of a Public Accounts Committee) (28 May 1998 - )

SelectEstimates 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95Report of the Review of Governance (28 April 1998 - )

CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONS23rd Presiding Officers' and Clerks' Conference (Adelaide, 24- 25 June 1992)22nd Australian and Pacific Regional Conference, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Sydney, 7 - 14 August 1993)40th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference (Banff, 6 - 13 October 1994)26th Presiding Officers' and Clerks' Conference (Port Moresby, 7 - 15 July 1995)23rd Australian and Pacific Regional Conference, CPA (Rarotonga, 9 - 16 September 1995)27th Presiding Officers' and Clerks' Conference (Hobart, 12 - 19 July 1996)23rd Annual Meeting of National Conference of State Legislatures (Philadelphia, 6 - 10 August 1997)29th Presiding Officers and Clerks Conference (Sydney, 10 - 18 July 1998)

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSDeputy Speaker (1992-95)Speaker (9 March 1995 - 19 March 1998) Re-elected 19 March 1998Spokesperson on Education and Training and Housing (1992-94), Planning and Development (1994)

PARTY POSITIONSPresident, Ashfield-Croydon Young Liberals (1963-64)President, Canberra Young Liberals (1966-67)President, ACT FEC 1969, President Canberra Branch (1972-73)Inaugural President, Canberra North Branch (1973-74) and (1977-79)

PREVIOUS SERVICE AS ELECTED REPRESENTATIVEACT Legislative Assembly 1974-79ACT House of Assembly 1979-86Member, Capital Territory Health Commission 1975-79

ACT Schools Authority 1982-87

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYPublic relations consultant

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESPatron, various sporting organisationsMember, The Lords TavernersMember, Neighbourhood WatchMember, Canberra Business Council

PERSONALBorn 19 June 1938, Sydney, New South WalesMarried - Margaret, 2 adult daughters

INTERESTSReading, travel, walking, watching sports

JOHN HARGREAVES MLA


BRINDABELLA

ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 17 March 1998

COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingJustice and Community Safety (incorporating the duties of a Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation Committee) (28 April 1998 - )

CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONSCommonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference (Kiribati and Melbourne, Victoria)Thirteenth Australian-Pacific Regional Seminar (21-29 July 1998)

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSShadow Minister for Urban Services, Transport, Police and Emergency Services, Government Business Enterprises, and Assistant to the Leader on Indigenous Affairs and Multiculturalism (30 March 1998 - )Caucus Secretary (1998 - )

PARTY POSITIONSALP Lanyon Sub-Branch -

Secretary, 1991, 1992, 1994-97Assistant Secretary, 1993President, 1990

Canberra/Namadgi/Brindabella Electorate Council - Secretary, 1990-97Member, 1989

ACT ALP Campaign Committee, 1992, 1995-96ACT ALP Branch Council, 1990, 1991, 1993. 1996ACT ALP Credentials Committee, 1995-97ACT ALP Education Policy Committee, 1992-93

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYBA (Deakin University), 1989Justice of the Peace, ACT since 1991Long and Dedicated Service Award (1994) for public service in the ACTPublic Servant for 29 years (health and education)

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESTuggeranong Community Festival Committee:

Committee Member, 1998Media Liaison Officer, 1997Committee Member, 1996Public Officer, 1995President, 1994Secretary, 1993Treasurer, 1992

Tuggeranong Community Council, 1993 - presentCalwell High School Board, 1996-98Erindale College Board, 1989-93Monaro Touch Football Association - Treasurer, 1986Haig Park Parents Preschool Association - President, 1971Buffaloes Rugby League Club Patron 1998Burns Soccer Club Patron 1998

PERSONALBorn Birmingham UK, 1949, married, 2 daughters, 2 grandchildren

INTERESTSSport, music, reading, documentaries, politics, fishing, Australian Rules football, and travel

HAROLD JAMES HIRD MLA

LIBERAL PARTY

GINNINDERRA

ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 2 March 1995Re-elected 17 March 1998

COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingAdministration and Procedure (9 March 1995 - 20 February 1998) (28 April 1998 - )Urban Services (30 April 1998 - ) (Chairman, 1 May 1998 - )Health and Community Care (30 April 1998 - ) (Deputy Chairman, 1 May 1998 - )Justice and Community Safety (incorporating the duties of a Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation Committee) (28 May 1998 - )Education (28 May 1998 - )Economic Development and Tourism (9 March 1995 - 2 May 1995) (18 February 1997 - 20 February 1998) (Chair, 24 February 1997 - 20 February 1998)Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation (9 March 1995 - 20 February 1998) (Deputy Chairman, 2 April 1996 - 23 December 1996) (Chair, 23 December 1996 - 25 February 1997)Legal Affairs (18 February 1997 - 20 February 1998)Social Policy (9 March 1995 - 18 February 1997)

SelectEstimates 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99Additional Estimates 1995-96Workers' Compensation Provisions (31 May 1995 - 17 October 1995)Establishment of a New Private Hospital (15 May 1997 - 13 November 1997)Australian Capital Territory's Superannuation Commitment (26 November 1998 - )

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSGovernment Whip (13 March 1995 - )

PARTY POSITIONSMember of the Liberal Party NSW Division 1986Member of the Liberal Party ACT Division 1992President of the Liberal Party Belconnen Branch 1992-94Fund raising Committee, Belconnen Liberal Party Branch 1992-

PREVIOUS SERVICE AS AN ELECTED MEMBERACT Legislative Assembly, 1974-79ACT House of Assembly, 1979-86 (President and Speaker, 1982-86)Member and Chair of numerous committees (1974-86)

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYAuctioneer and valuer (since 1964)Justice of the Peace (since 1968)Australian Defence Force Service RAAMC SGT. (1964-72)2CA Macquarie Radio (1978-79)Manager of Belconnen Mall (1979-86)Australian Government Publishing Services (1986)Regional Manager Olivetti Australia (1987-91)Total Peripherals Canberra (1992-93)Chief Auctioneer and Valuer Harold Hird and Associates Pty Ltd (1993-95)

AWARDSService Cross, Commonwealth Council of the Royal Life Saving Society, 1989

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESLife member: ACT Rugby League, ACT Branch Royal Life Saving Society, Belconnen Bowling ClubPatron and member of many ACT sporting and community organisationsMember, Royal National Capital Agricultural SocietyMember of several fundraising committees (services donated as an auctioneer)Life Member, ACT Leagues ClubHon. Rotarian Canberra, BelconnenPatron of Belconnen Magpies, Australian Rules Football Club, Kippax

PERSONALBorn 24 February 1942, Brisbane, QueenslandEducated Newcastle and Sydney, NSWMarried with 3 children

INTERESTSSport, reading, politics, history of Canberra

GARY JOHN JOSEPH HUMPHRIES MLA

LIBERAL PARTY

MOLONGLO


COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingAdministration and Procedure (1 June - 14 December 1989) (23 March 1993 - 15 February 1995)Conservation, Heritage and Environment (Presiding Member) (1 June 1989 - 14 December 1989) (Member) (21 June 1991 - 14 February 1992)Legal Affairs (Chairman) (27 March 1992 - 15 February 1995)Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation (27 March 1992 - 15 February 1995)

SelectCultural Activities and Facilities (23 August 1989 - 14 December 1989)Amalgamation of Tertiary Institutions (1 June 1989 - 27 July 1989)Establishment of a Casino, (Presiding Member) (25 May 1989 - 26 July 1989)Estimates, 1989-90, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95Hospital Bed Numbers (Presiding Member) (17 October 1991 - 12 December 1991)Community Initiated Referendums (14 September 1994 - 10 November 1994)

CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONSAustralian Health Ministers' Conference, 1990, 1991Ministerial Council on Drug Abuse, 1990, 1991Food Standards Council of Australia, 1990, 1991Joint Ministerial Forum of Ministers for Aboriginal Affairs and Health, 1990Australian Education Council, 1990, 1991Australian Police Ministers' Council, 1995-Standing Committee of Attorneys-General, 1995-Inter-Governmental Committee on the National Crime Authority, 1995-Australia and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council, 1995-98Cultural Ministerial Council, 1995-98

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSDeputy Leader of the Liberal Party (1989 - June 1991) (July 1991 - 1993) (14 February 1997 - )Leader of the Opposition (21 June - 22 July 1991)Opposition Whip (16 March 1993 - 15 February 1995)Manager of Government Business (March 1995 - )

MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTSMinister for Health, Education and the Arts (7 December 1989 - 6 June 1991)Attorney General (1995 - 19 March 1998) Re-appointed 31 March 1998Minister for the Arts and Heritage (1995 - 19 March 1998)Minister for the Environment, Land and Planning (1995 - 19 March 1998)Minister for Police (1995 - 19 March 1998)Minister for Emergency Services (1995 - 19 March 1998)Minister for Fair Trading (1995 - 19 March 1998) (formerly called Consumer Affairs)Deputy Chief Minister (14 February 1997 - 19 March 1998) Re-appointed 31 March 1998Minister for Justice and Community Safety (31 March 1998 - )Minister Assisting the Treasurer (28 April1998 - )Minister for Health and Community Care (31 March - 28 April 1998)

PARTY POSITIONSPresident, ACT Liberal Party, 1987-89Member, Federal Executive, 1987-89President, Canberra Federal Electoral Conference, 1985-87Candidate for Federal seat of Canberra, 1984President, Canberra South Branch, 1984-86

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYB.A., LLB., (ANU)Barrister & Solicitor, ACT Supreme Court, 1983Solicitor, NSW Supreme Court, 1983Solicitor, Elringtons, 1983-87Legal Advisor, ACT Administration, 1987-88Private Secretary - Senator Amanda Vanstone, Shadow Minister for the ACT, 1988-89

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESDirector, Australian Union of Students Friendly Society, 1980-82President, ANU Students' Association, 1982Fellow, Bruce Hall, 1983-84, 1991-Member, Yass Repertory Society, 1985-87Honorary Solicitor, St Jude's Parish Youth Group, 1986-87Deputy Chair, ACT Parliamentary Group of Amnesty International, 1990-92 (Co-convenor from 1992)

PERSONALBorn 6 July 1958, Sydney, New South WalesMarried, 2 children

INTERESTSCooking, bridge, tennis, film and theatre (amateur film maker), sailing

TREVOR THOMAS KAINE MLA

UNITED CANBERRA PARTY

BRINDABELLA


COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingAdministration and Procedure (28 May 1998 - )Planning, Development and Infrastructure (1 June 1989 - 14 December 1989) (Chairman) (21 June 1991 -14 February 1992) (27 March 1992 - 17 February 1995)Public Accounts (Presiding Member) (1 June 1989 - 14 December 1989) (21 June 1991 - 14 February 1992) (27 March 1992 - 17 February 1995)Public Sector (24 August 1994 - 17 February 1995) (Chairman)Planning and Environment (9 March 1995 - 18 February 1997)Legal Affairs (9 March 1995 - 18 February 1997)Economic Development and Tourism (Chair) (2 May 1995 - 18 February 1997) (previously Tourism and ACT Promotion)Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation (11 December 1996)Chief Minister's Portfolio (incorporating the duties of a Public Accounts Committee) (30 April 1998 - )Education (30 April 1998 - 28 May 1998)Justice and Community Safety (incorporating the duties of a Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation Committee) (30 April 1998 - )

SelectBudget Performance and Outcome for 1993-94 (15 September 1994 - 29 November 1994)Estimates, 1989-90, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1996-97Estimates 1995-96 and Budget Review (21 June 1995 - 31 October 1995)Additional Estimates 1995-96Establishment of an ACT Government Service (Chairman) (22 February 1994 - 14 June 1994)Self-Government (6 July 1989 - 14 December 1989)Competition Policy Reform (24 October 1995 - 16 April1996)Petrol Pricing (27 June 1996 - 18 February 1997)Gambling (20 May 1998 - ) (Chair, 22 May 1998 - )

CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONSPremiers' Conference, Canberra, 1990 and 1991Special Premiers' Conference, Brisbane, 1990Planning Ministers' Conference, Cairns, 1990ANZ Environment Ministers' Council, Brisbane, 1991Australian Minerals and Energy Council, Cessnock, 1991

Constitutional Centennial Convention, Sydney, 1991Public Accounts Committee, Royal Australian Institute of Public Administration-National Forum, November 1992Australasian Council of Public Accounts Committees, Hobart, February - March 1993Public Accounts Committee, delegation to New Zealand, May 199416th Conference of Australian Study of Parliament Group, Darwin, October 1994The Future of Airports in Australia, June 1995Australian Parliamentary Public Works Committees and Environment Committees, Canberra, July 1995Public Accounts Committee, delegation to New Zealand, May 1996Australian Parliamentary Public Works Committees and Environment Committees, Canberra, August 1996The Future of Airports in Australia Conference, Profiting from Airport Privatisation, August 1996Community Development Conference, Melbourne, October 1996Transport Minister's Council, Queenstown, New Zealand, November 1997

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSLeader of the Opposition, 11 May 1989-5 December 1989; 6-21 June 1991; and, 22 July 1991-21 April1993

MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTSChief Minister (5 December 1989 - 6 June 1991)Treasurer (5 December 1989 - 6 June 1991)Minister for Economic Development (5 December 1989 - 6 June 1991)Minister for Land, Planning and the Environment (5 December 1989 - 6 June 1991)Minister for Industrial Relations (31 January 1997 - 19 March 1998)Minister for Urban Services (31 January 1997 - 19 March 1998)Minister for Tourism (31 January 1997 - 19 March 1998)Minister for Regulatory Reform (31 January 1997 - 19 March 1998)Minister Assisting the Treasurer (31 January 1997 - 19 March 1998)

PARTY POSITIONSLeader of the Liberal Party (8 May 1989 - 21 April1993)

PREVIOUS SERVICE AS AN ELECTED MEMBERACT Legislative Assembly, 1974-77ACT House of Assembly, 1982-86

QUALIFICATIONS BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYM.Sc., USAF Institute of TechnologyB.Comm., University of QueenslandDiploma in Commerce/Accountancy, University of QueenslandFellow of the Australian Society of Certified Public AccountantsCommissioned Officer RAAF, 1952-74Public Servant (APS), 1974-87Business Manager, 1988

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESCouncil Member, ACT Schools Authority, 1983-85Board Member, Gaming and Liquor Authority, 1986-87Member, Community Development Fund Advisory Committee, 1986Member, Tuggeranong Community Council

PERSONALBorn 17 February 1928, Penguin, TasmaniaMarried

INTERESTSFlying, astronomy, history

MICHAEL JOHN MOORE MLA

INDEPENDENT

MOLONGLO


COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingConservation, Heritage and Environment (Chair) (20 June 1989 - 14 December 1989) and from (28 March 1990 - 14 February 1992) (27 March 1992 - 17 February 1995)Administration and Procedure (7 April1992 - 17 February 1994) (9 March 1995 - 20 February 1998)Public Accounts (21 June 1991 - 14 February 1992) (25 February 1993 - 17 February 1995)Social Policy (16 March 1993 - 17 February 1995)Planning and Environment (Chair) (9 March 1995 - 20 February 1998)

SelectCultural Activities and Facilities (23 August 1989 - 14 December 1989) (29 March 1990 - 21 June 1991)Estimates, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1996-97, 1997-98Estimates 1995-96 and Budget Review (21 June 1995 - 31 October 1995)HIV, Illegal Drugs and Prostitution (Presiding Member) (28 September 1989 - 14 February 1992)Occupational Health and Safety Bill1989 (25 May 1989 - 6 July 1989)Drugs (Presiding Member) (27 March 1992 - 15 June 1993)Euthanasia (Presiding Member) (16 June 1993 - 14 April1994)Community Initiated Referendums (Chair) (14 September 1994 - 10 November 1994)Workers' Compensation Provisions (1 June 1995 - 17 October 1995)

CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONS1st International Conference on the Reduction of Drug Related Harm, Liverpool, UK, April 1990Drugs in Work and Play, Brisbane, July 1990Australian Heritage Conference, July 1989Third International Conference on the Reduction of Drug Related Harm, Melbourne, March 1992Saving Water in the ACT Conference, Canberra, June 1992NSW Law Society Law Reform Conference, Sydney, October 1993First Conference of the International Network of Cities on Drug Policy, Baltimore USA, November 1993Institute of Criminology Seminar, Sydney, July 1994Drug Policy Foundation Conference, Washington DC, July 1994Winter School in the Sun 'Drugs: What we know - What we do', Brisbane, July 1994Australasian Study of Parliament Group (ASPG), 17th Annual Conference, Adelaide, September 199541st Annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference, Sri Lanka, October 1995Clinical Oncological Society Conference, Canberra, December 19957th International Conference on the Reduction of Drug Related Harm, Hobart, March 1996

Fifth International Conference - Public Sector Ethics - Between Past and Future, Brisbane, August 1996.8th International Conference on the Reduction of Drug Related Harm, Paris, March 1997

MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTSMinister for Health and Community Care (28 April 1998 - )

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYBA, Flinders University, South AustraliaDiploma of Education, Adelaide UniversityMasters in Population HealthTeacher

AWARDSJustice Le Dain Award for Achievements in the Field of Law

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESSecretary/President, Reid Residents AssociationChairman, City Residents CoalitionConvenor, Australian Parliamentary Group for Drug Law ReformPast President, Australian Drug Law Reform FoundationMember, Amnesty International

PERSONALBorn 2 April 1950, Adelaide, South AustraliaMarried, 3 children

PUBLICATIONS AND INVITED PAPERS

‘The Politics of Vice': in Sex Industry and Public Policy, Australian Institute of Criminology, No 14, 1992

‘Bad Laws Cause More Harm than "Bad Drugs" ', NSW Law Society Drug Law Reform Conference, Debate in the Public Domain, 23 October 1993

‘Cannabis Law Reform in the ACT - What Next?' Institute of Criminology (Faculty of Law, University of Sydney) Seminar, 28 July 1994

'Voluntary Active Euthanasia: The Right- Die With Dignity', Ulitarra 1994, NO5

'Heroin Trial for the Australian Capital Territory- An Overview of Feasibility Research', 3rd International Conference on Drug Related Harm, Melbourne, 1992 (co-author)

'Water as a Renewable Source', Saving Water in the ACT Seminar, June 1992

'Legislative Change in the ACT', Current Issues in Criminal Justice Journal of the Institute of Criminology, Vol 6 No 2 November 1994

'Drug Law Reform, The Costs of Prohibition- The Alternatives'- The Parliamentarian, April1996

'Parliament and Public Opinion-The ACT as a Case Study'- Legislative Studies, Vol 10 No2, (ASPG) Papers from the Public Face of Parliament Conference, Adelaide, Sept, 1995

'Patient Autonomy and the Right to Euthanasia', Clinical Oncological Society Conference, Canberra, Dec 1995.

Address to Seminar Presented by the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties on the Future of Drug Law Reform and Drug Treatment in Queensland- October 1997

"Implementing Controversial Health Policy"- Thesis for Masters in Population Health Degree- September 1997

"Prohibition and Police Corruption" -Address to Brisbane Breakfast Forum - August 1996

"Undermining Democracy- The danger of citizen-initiated referenda" with Prof Philip Pettit- The Parliamentarian, April 1997

Address to AMA AGM 1998 - Minister's Health Strategy

Address to Magistrates Conference - "Drug Law Reform" - June 1998

Setting the Agenda - "A Healthy Community" - August 1998

Address - Medico/Legal Society Meeting - ACT, September 1998

Address - 1st International Conference on Drugs and Young People Melbourne, November 1998

Address - Labor Party Conference- "Towards a Policy about Illicit Drug Use" - November 1998.

PAUL ANTHONY OSBORNE MLA

INDEPENDENT

BRINDABELLA


COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingScrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation (9 March 1995 - 2 April 1996) (Chair) (9 March 1995 - 20 February 1998)Legal Affairs (9 March 1995- 20 February 1998) (14 March 1995 - 20 February 1998) (Chair)Economic Development and Tourism (9 March 1995 - 20 February 1998) (Previously Tourism and ACT Promotion)Justice and Community Safety (incorporating duties of a Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation Committee) (30 April 1998 - ) (Chair 1 May 1998 - )Administration and Procedure (28 April 1998 - )

SelectAdditional Estimates 1995-96 (18 April1996 - 6 May 1996)Petrol Pricing (27 June 1996 - 25 September 1997)Report of the Review of Governance (30 April 1998 - ) (Chair 1 May 1998 - )Australian Capital Territory's Superannuation Commitments (26 November 1998 -)

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYChristian Brothers High School, Lewisham NSW (1977-84)NSW Police Academy Goulburn, 1986- Detective Training Course, 1990St George Rugby League Club, 1985-91Newtown Police Station, 1986-91Canberra Raiders Rugby League Club, 1992-94West Belconnen League Club, Promotions and Marketing Officer, 1992 -

MEDIAABC News, 1994FM104.7 Morning Crew Member, 1994WIN Television League Round Up panellist, 1994-95PRIME Television News Sports Presenter, 19951053 2CA Weekly Rugby League guest, 1995ABC Grandstand, 1995-

PERSONALBorn 30 September 1966, Sydney, New South WalesMarried, 5 children

INTERESTSMy wife and children

TED QUINLAN MLA


MOLONGLO


COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingChief Minister's Portfolio Committee (incorporating the duties of the Public Accounts Committee) (28 April 1998 - ) (Chair)

SelectAustralian Capital Territory's Superannuation Commitments (26 November 1998 - ) (Chair)

CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONSAustralasian Council of Public Accounts Committees (ACPAC), Perth, February 1999

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSDeputy Leader of the Opposition (30 March 1998 - )Shadow Treasurer, Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation, Shadow Minister for Racing and Gaming, Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader of the Opposition on Business and Economic Development (30 March 1998 - )

PARTY POSITIONSMember of the Australian Labor Party since 1989President of Curtin Sub Branch, 1997-98Branch Council Delegate, 1997-98Branch Conference Delegate, 1996, 1997, 1998Social Policy Committee Member, 1997

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYBA (Accounting) CCAE, 1975Commerce Certificate, TAFE School of Administration and Commerce, 1970Accountant (various organisations)Deputy Chief Executive Officer of ACTEW, 1983-1991Acting Chief Executive Officer of ACTEW, 18 monthsACT Gas Authority, 1993-95, Statutory Authority positionFellow of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESRespite Care ACT Inc, Member, Finance Manager, 1991-97Director of FaBRiC, 1997-98Volunteer Centre of the ACT, Board Member, Chair of Finance and Audit Committee 1996Canberra Labor Club Board Member, 1991-1998 (President 1994, 1995, 1997)Manuka Football Club, Vice President and Board MemberWeston Creek Football Club- Coach, Manager, President and SecretaryWeston Creek Bowling Club, President and TreasurerRotary International, 1986-87Member of the Variety Club of Australia (Member of the Bush Bash which raises $4.5m annually for children's charities)Former cartoonist for the Public Eye newspaper

AWARDSAustralian Public Sector Accountant of the Year, 1991

PERSONALBorn 7 August 1942, Yarra Junction, Victoria. Married, 3 children

INTERESTSAll sport, music, ballet, crosswords

DAVE RUGENDYKE MLA

INDEPENDENT

GINNINDERRA


COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingHealth and Community Care (28 April 1998 - )Urban Services (Deputy Chair) (28 April 1998 -)

SelectEstimates, 1998-99Gambling (20 May 1998 - )

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATIONS BEFORE ENTERING THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYEducated Dickson High SchoolMany and varied occupations until 1980. Labourer, tunneller, roof plumberJoined the AFP 1980Chairman - ACT Ministerial Council for the Family

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESPresident - Foster Care Association ACT Inc.Kaleen Community AssociationBelconnen Youth Centre Management CommitteePresident - Project Saul

PERSONALBorn Balmain, Sydney, 3 April 1953Married, 5 Children, 3 Foster Children, 5 Grandchildren

INTERESTSFamily, youth, foster care

BRENDAN SMYTH MLA

LIBERAL PARTY

BRINDABELLA


PARTY POSITIONSACT Division, Vice PresidentSouthern Electorate Branch, PresidentLong Gully Branch, President

MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTSMinister for Urban Services (31 March 1998 - )

PREVIOUS SERVICE AS AN ELECTED MEMBER1995-96 - Member for Canberra

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYMinisterial AdvisorMember of Federal ParliamentPublic ServantNewsagent

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESGuises Creek Voluntary Bushfire Brigade

PERSONALMarried, GlendaChildren, twin daughters - Amy and Lorena

INTERESTSReading, computing, whiskey, bushfire brigade

JON STANHOPE MLA


GINNINDERRA


COMMITTEE SERVICESelectReport of the Review of Governance (30 April 1998 - )

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSLeader of the Opposition (19 March 1998 - )Shadow Minister for Attorney General's, Health, Business and Economic Development, Social Justice and the Status of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs and Multiculturalism (30 March 1998 - )

PARTY POSITIONS21 years ALP membership, all in Mt Rogers Sub-BranchHeld a variety of positions on Sub-Branch ExecutiveServed on policy committees, and as a delegate to Annual Conference

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYBachelor of Laws, ANUSenior Adviser (Native Title) to Federal Labor Leader, Kim BeazleySenior Adviser and Chief of Staff to Attorney General, Michael LavarchDeputy Administrator and Official Secretary of Norfolk IslandSecretary of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional AffairsLegal officer for 15 years in various Commonwealth departments

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESFormer President, ACT Council for Civil LibertiesACT Convenor of the National Coalition for Gun ControlOriginal co-convenor of Racial Respect in the ACTConvenor, Kaleen Residents' GroupMember, Conservation Council of Canberra and the South-East RegionFormer President, ACT Hospice and Palliative Care SocietyFormer Chair and member, Evatt Primary School BoardFormer President, 13th Canberra Scout GroupFormer Vice-President, North Canberra Athletics Club; member ACT Cross Country Club Committee; delegate to ACT Athletics Association; established annual Brindabella Classic (50-kilometre mountain race)Originating and continuing convenor of the Belconnen Community Fun RunOriginating convenor, Canberra Women's and Girls' Fun Run; organiser Women's JogalongFormer Secretary, Wolumla Bushfire BrigadeFormer President, Norfolk Island Amateur Theatrical Society

PERSONALBorn 29 April 1951, Gundagai, NSW

INTERESTSLaw, conservation and the environment, reading, human rights and discrimination, sport, gardening, music

WILLIAM GEORGE STEFANIAK RFD MLA

LIBERAL PARTY

GINNINDERRA

ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 8 May 1989Appointed- the Second Assembly (August 1994) - to fill a casual vacancyRe-elected 2 March 1995 - Third AssemblyRe-elected 17 March 1998 - Fourth Assembly

COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingAdministration and Procedure (15 October 1991 - 14 February 1992)Legal Affairs (Presiding Member) (28 March 1990 - 14 February 1992)Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation (19 October 1989 - 14 February 1992)Conservation, Heritage and Environment (14 December 1989 - 21 June 1991) (23 August 1994 - 17 February 1995)Tourism and ACT Promotion (23 August 1994 - 17 February 1995) (Chair)

SelectCultural Activities and Facilities (14 December 1989 - 14 February 1992)Occupational Health and Safety (25 May 1989 - 6 July 1989)Police Offences (Amendment) Bill 1989 (Chairman) (5 July 1989 - 25 July 1989)Budget Performances and Outcomes for 1993-94 (15 September 1994 - 29 November 1994)HIV, Illegal Drugs, and Prostitution (14 December 1989 - 22 February 1990)

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSDeputy Speaker (May 1989 - February 1992)

MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTSExecutive Deputy for Police and Justice, Sport, Recreation and Racing (December 1989 - June 1991)Minister for Education and Training (1995 - 19 March 98)Minister for Housing and Family Services (1995 - 19 March 98)Minister for Children's and Youth Services (1995 - 19 March 98)Minister for Sport and Recreation (15 March 1995 - 19 March 1998)Minister for Education (31 March 1998 - )

PARTY POSITIONSMember Liberal Party (1984 - )Cooleman Branch Secretary (1985-86)Vice-president ACT Branch (1986-87) Senior Vice-President (1987-88)ACT Delegate- Federal Council (1988-89)Chair of various Party Committees (1986-91)Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party (1991)Candidate for Federal seat of Canberra (1993)

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYB.A., LLB. (ANU)Solicitor, Muswellbrook (1976-78)Legal Officer, Extradition Section, Attorney-General's Office (November 1978 - July 1979)Commissioned- Australian Army Reserve (September 1979)

Platoon Commander, Company 21cInstructor (Military Studies and Tactics)Company Commander - rank attained - MajorCrown Prosecutor (July 1979 - October 1988)

Solicitor, Canberra (October 1988 - May 1989)Solicitor, Canberra (1993 - July 1994)Part-time lecturer in Law and Economics Canberra CIT (April 1993 - July 1994)

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESMember of ACT and NSW Law Societies, 1976-1995Member Continuing Legal Education Committee (ACT Law Society), 1984-86Member Canberra RepertoryMember YMCAMember various sporting clubs and organisationsBoard of Directors, Royals Licensed Club, 1985-88Honorary Solicitor for ACT Schools Rugby UnionPatron of many ACT sporting clubs

PERSONALBorn 8 January, 1952, Canberra ACT

INTERESTSTennis, squash, rugby union, golf, veterans’ athleticsReading (especially history)Bushwalking, recreational and target shooting

KERRIE ROBYN TUCKER MLA

ACT GREENS

MOLONGLO


COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingSocial Policy (Chair) (9 March 1995 - 20 February 1998)Administration and Procedure (9 March 1995 - 20 February 1998) (28 April 1998 - )Education (Chair) (28 April 1998 - )

SelectEstimates 1995-96 and Budget ReviewAdditional Estimates 1995-96Estimates 1996-97, 1997-98Establishment of a new Private Hospital (15 May 1997 - 13 November 1997)Competition Policy Reform (24 October 1995 - 16 April 1996)Gambling (20 May 1998 - )Australian Capital Territory's Superannuation Commitments (26 November 1998 - )

CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONSCPA New Zealand, 13 October - 23 OctoberParliamentarians for Drug Law Reform, 13 November 1998, Adelaide

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYMatriculated NSW, 1965Graduated Karitane Nursing, 1968Travelled and worked in UK, Switzerland, Holland, Greece and North Africa, 1971-74Hobart University Crèche, Childminder, 1975Full-time mother, part-time artist, volunteer for community organisationsField Worker for Family Day Care Scheme, 1977-90Information Officer/ Editor Bogong Magazine with the Canberra and South-East Region Environment Centre, 1991-95

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESSecretary, Australian Early Childhood Association (Darwin)President, Orana School Parents and Friends AssociationFounding Member, ACT Recycling CampaignMember:

North Canberra Protection GroupAustralian Conservation FoundationGreen peaceCommunity Aid Abroad

Canberra and South East Environment CentrePatron, Quality Care for Children with DisabilitiesCivil Liberties Counsel

PERSONALBorn 15 September 1948, Darwin NTMarried, 3 children

INTERESTSMusic, gardening, education, culture and community

BILL WOOD MLA


BRINDABELLA


COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingAdministration and Procedure (1 June 1989 - 28 March 1990)Conservation, Heritage and Environment (1 June 1989 - 28 March 1990)Health and Community Care (28 April 1998 - ) (Chair 1 May 1998 - )Planning, Development and Infrastructure (1 June 1989 - 28 March 1990)Public Accounts (Presiding Member) (1 June 1989 - 28 March 1990) (26 March 1996 - 18 February 1997) (3 April1996 - 18 February 1997) (Chair)Social Policy (Presiding Member) (1 June 1989 - 21 June 1991)Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation (28 March 1990 - 1 May 1990) (18 February 1997 - 20 February 1998) Chair (25 February 1997 - 20 February 1998)Economic Development and Tourism (9 March 1995 - 18 February 1997) (previously Tourism and ACT Promotion)Legal Affairs (18 February 1997 - 20 February 1998)

SelectCultural Activities and Facilities (Chairman) (23 August 1989 - 21 June 1991)Estimates, 1989-90Self-government (6 July 1989 - 26 April 1990)Amalgamation of Tertiary Institutions (1 June 1989 - 27 July 1989)Occupational Health and Safety (25 May 1989 - 6 July 1989)HIV, Illegal Drugs and Prostitution (28 September 1989 - 21 June 1991)Establishment of a Casino (25 May 1989 - 26 July 1989)Petrol Pricing (20 February 1997 - 25 September 1997) (Chair)Gambling (20 May 1998 - )

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSShadow Minister for Education and the Arts (1989-91)Parliamentary Secretary- Cabinet (1989-91)Secretary- Parliamentary Labor Party (1989-91)Deputy Speaker (1995 - 19 March 1998) Re-elected 19 March 1998Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Arts and Heritage, Tourism (1995 - February 1997)Shadow Attorney-General, Shadow Minister for Law Reform, Consumer Affairs, Police and Emergency Services, Arts and Heritage (February 1997 - February 1998)Shadow Minister for Housing and Family Services, Community Care and Children's Services, Arts and Heritage (30 March - )

MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTSMinister for Education and Training (April 1992 - March 1995)Minister for the Arts and Heritage (formerly Minister for the Arts) (April 1992 - March 1995)Minister for the, Environment, Land and Planning (April 1992 - March 1995)

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYB Ed., University of QueenslandM Ed., CCAETeacher

PERSONALBorn 1935 Toowoomba, QueenslandMarried, 4 children

SELF-GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION

Four Federal Acts set up the ACT as a body politic:

the Australian Capital Territory (Self- Government) Act 1988;

the Australian Capital Territory (Electoral) Act 1988;

the Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988 and

the ACT Self-Government (Consequential Provisions) Act 1988.

The original Bills were introduced into the House of Representatives on 19 October 1988 and agreed to with amendments on 3 November 1988. They entered the Senate on 7 November 1988 and were agreed to with amendments on 25 November 1988. The Senate amendments were passed in the House of Representatives on 29 November and the Bills were assented to by the Governor-General on 6 December 1988.

FIRST ASSEMBLY

(1989-1991)

ELECTION

modified d'Hondt system used;

election held 4 March 1989 to elect 17 Members;

polls declared 8 May 1989.

SITTINGS

first sitting, 11 May 1989, in rented premises at 1 Constitution Avenue, Canberra City;

final sitting, 17 December 1991.

MEMBERSHIPAbolish Self-Government Coalition 1Australian Labor Party 5Liberal Party 4No Self Government Party 3*Residents Rally 4*** one Member later joined the Liberal Party and the other Members did not use the party name for the full duration of the first Assembly.

**one Member later became an Independent

Paul Whalan (ALP) resigned on 30 April 1990 and was replaced by Terry Connolly (ALP) who was sworn in on 1 May 1990.

OFFICE HOLDERSSpeaker - David ProwseChief Minister - Rosemary Follett (ALP)Leader of the Opposition - Trevor Kaine (Lib)

Following a change of government on 5 December 1989:Chief Minister - Trevor Kaine (Lib)Leader of the Opposition - Rosemary Follett (ALP)

Following a further change of government on 6 June 1991:Chief Minister - Rosemary Follett (ALP)Leader of the Opposition - Trevor Kaine (Lib)

Trevor Kaine resigned as Leader of the Opposition on 21 June 1991 and in a ballot for the position Craig Duby was elected. Following amendment to standing orders, Gary Humphries then became Leader of the Opposition from 21 June to 22 July 1991, after which Trevor Kaine resumed the position.

SECOND ASSEMBLY

(1992-1994)

ELECTION

modified d'Hondt system used;

election held 15 February 1992 to elect 17 Members;

referendum passed to change the electoral system to Hare-Clark;

poll declared 20 March 1992.

SITTINGS

first sitting 27 March 1992;

first sitting in the new Legislative Assembly chamber, 12 April1994;


MEMBERSHIPAbolish Self-Government Coalition 1Australian Labor Party 8Independents 2Liberal Party 6

Lou Westende (Lib) resigned on 25 July 1994. Bill Stefaniak (Lib) was sworn in on 23 August 1994.

OFFICE HOLDERSSpeaker - Roberta McRae, OAMChief Minister - Rosemary Follett (ALP)Leader of the Opposition - Trevor Kaine (Lib)

Kate Carnell became Leader of the Opposition on 21 April 1993·

LEGISLATION RELEVANT TO SELF-GOVERNMENTThe Australian Capital Territory Supreme Court (Transfer) Act 1992 was passed by the Federal Parliament and came into force on 1 July 1992, thus relinquishing the Commonwealth's direct responsibility for the administration of justice in the ACT.

The Electoral (Amendment) Bill 1993 was passed on 21 April 1994, providing for a new electoral system based on Hare-Clark. The Public Sector Management Bill 1994 was passed on 22 June 1994, establishing a separate ACT Government Service (later called ACT Public Service).

THIRD ASSEMBLY

(1995-1997)

ELECTION

Hare-Clark system used;

election held 18 February 1995 to elect 17 Members in 3 electorates (one 7 Member electorate and two 5 Member electorates);

referendum passed to entrench principles of the Hare-Clark system;


SITTINGS

first sitting, 9 March 1995;


MEMBERSHIPACT Greens 2Australian Labor Party 6Independents 2Liberal Party 7

Terry Connolly (ALP) resigned on 19 February 1996.

Marion Reilly (ALP) was sworn in on 26 March 1996.

Rosemary Follett (ALP) resigned on 12 December 1996.

Simon Corbell (ALP) was sworn in on 18 February 1997.

Tony De Domenico (Lib) resigned on 30 January 1997.

Louise Littlewood (Lib) was sworn in on 18 February 1997.

OFFICE-HOLDERSSpeaker - Greg CornwellChief Minister - Kate Carnell (Lib)Leader of the Opposition - Rosemary Follett (ALP)

Andrew Whitecross (ALP) became Leader of the Opposition on 5 March 1996.

Wayne Berry (ALP) became Leader of the Opposition on 19 August 1997.

LEGISLATION RELEVANT TO SELF-GOVERNMENT

The Electoral (Amendment) Act 1997 changed the date of Assembly elections from February to October.

FOURTH ASSEMBLY

(1998- )

ELECTION

Hare-Clark system used;

election held 21 February 1998 to elect 17 Members in 3 electorates (one 7 Member electorate and two 5 Member electorates);


SITTINGS

first sitting, 19 March 1998.

MEMBERSHIPACT Greens 1Australian Labor Party 6Independents 3*Liberal Party 7**

*one Independent Member later became a Member of the Executive.

**one Member later resigned from the Liberal Party and formed a new party, the United Canberra Party.

OFFICE-HOLDERSSpeaker - Greg CornwellChief Minister - Kate Carnell (Lib)Leader of the Opposition - Jon Stanhope (ALP)

FIFTH ASSEMBLY

The election for the Fifth Assembly is due to be held on 20 October 2001.

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