LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR 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 Molonglo Liberal Chief Minister Treasurer

Mr Molonglo ALP Opposition Whip

Mr Greg Cornwell Molonglo Liberal Speaker

Mr John Leo Hargreaves Brindabella ALP

Mr Harold James Hird Ginninderra Liberal Government Whip

Mr Gary John Joseph Humphries Molonglo Liberal Deputy Chief Minister Attorney General Minister for Justice and Community Safety Minister Assisting the Treasurer

Mr Trevor Thomas Kaine Brindabella UCP

Mr Michael John Moore Molonglo Independent Minister for Health and Community Care

Mr Brindabella Independent

Mr Molonglo ALP Deputy Leader of the Opposition

Mr Dave Rugendyke Ginninderra Independent

NAME ELECTORATE PARTY

Mr Brendan Michael Smyth Brindabella Liberal Minister for Urban Services

Mr Ginninderra ALP Leader of the Opposition

Mr Ginninderra Liberal Minister for Education

Ms Kerrie Robyn Tucker Molonglo ACT Greens

Mr Brindabella ALP Deputy Speaker

WAYNE BRUCE BERRY MLA

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY

GINNINDERRA

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

COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Legal 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 - )

Select Budget 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 DELEGATIONS Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, London, 1997

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS Deputy 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 APPOINTMENTS Minister 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 POSITIONS 24 years membership

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Fire service career spanning 25 years - 1963-72 - 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

AWARDS 1985 - Canberran of the Year (along with all ACT Firefighters)

PERSONAL Born 14 November 1942, Sydney, . Married

INTERESTS Jogging, gardening, restoring vintage cars and reading

KATE CARNELL MLA

LIBERAL PARTY

MOLONGLO

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

COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Social Policy (27 March 1992 - 17 February 1995) Public Accounts (7 April1992 - 17 February 1995)

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

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

MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS Chief 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 POSITIONS Leader of the Liberal Party (21 April 1993-)

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

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Former President of Pharmacy Guild of (ACT Branch) Former National Vice-President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Former Member, ACT Board of Health, 1990-91 Former Vice-President, Retail Industry Training Council (ACT Branch) Co-Patron World Vision 40 Hour Famine (ACT Patron) Australian Paralympic Federation Australia-Japan Society (ACT) Canberra Queanbeyan Poultry Club

Canberra Police and Citizens Youth Club Royal National Capital Agricultural Society ACT Bowls Association Inc Disabled Adults Residential Establishments (DARE) Canberra City Pipes and Drums Diabetes Australia - ACT ACT Cricket Association ACT Rugby Union Inc Capital City Suns Soccer Club Inc Parent Support Service Sudden Infant Death Association Donor Club Australia Day in the National Capital Canberra Girls Squadron of the Australian Air League Wests Rugby "Canberra Community Challenge" Canberra Smokefree Shape Capitals

PERSONAL Born 30 May 1955, , Queensland Married, 2 children

INTERESTS Tennis, fine wines, reading, music

SIMON CORBELL MLA

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY

MOLONGLO

ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 9 January 1997 Re-elected 17 March 1998

COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Economic 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)

Select Estimates 1998-99

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS Opposition 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 Public Administration (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 POSITIONS Member of ALP since 1989 Foundation Member of the Gungahlin Sub Branch Member of Black Mountain Sub-Branch Secretary of ACT Young Labor, 1992-1993 Senior Vice President of Black Mountain Sub-Branch, 1994-95 and 1995-1996 Convenor of Social Policy & Services Policy Committee, 1996-1997 Member of ACT ALP Administrative Committee 1995-1996 and 1996-1997

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

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Branch Councillor for the ACT Scouting Association Member of Friends of Grasslands

PERSONAL Born 21 November 1970 Married

INTERESTS History, politics, running, bushwalking, camping, reading and listening to music

GREGORY GANE CORNWELL MLA

LIBERAL PARTY

MOLONGLO

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

COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Social 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 - )

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

CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONS 23rd 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 POSITIONS Deputy Speaker (1992-95) Speaker (9 March 1995 - 19 March 1998) Re-elected 19 March 1998 Spokesperson on Education and Training and Housing (1992-94), Planning and Development (1994)

PARTY POSITIONS President, 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 REPRESENTATIVE ACT Legislative Assembly 1974-79 ACT House of Assembly 1979-86 Member, Capital Territory Health Commission 1975-79

ACT Schools Authority 1982-87

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Public relations consultant

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Patron, various sporting organisations Member, The Lords Taverners Member, Neighbourhood Watch Member, Canberra Business Council

PERSONAL Born 19 June 1938, Sydney, New South Wales Married - Margaret, 2 adult daughters

INTERESTS Reading, travel, walking, watching sports

JOHN HARGREAVES MLA

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY

BRINDABELLA

ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 17 March 1998

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

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

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS Shadow 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 POSITIONS ALP Lanyon Sub-Branch - Secretary, 1991, 1992, 1994-97 Assistant Secretary, 1993 President, 1990 Canberra/Namadgi/Brindabella Electorate Council - Secretary, 1990-97 Member, 1989 ACT ALP Campaign Committee, 1992, 1995-96 ACT ALP Branch Council, 1990, 1991, 1993. 1996 ACT ALP Credentials Committee, 1995-97 ACT ALP Education Policy Committee, 1992-93

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

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Tuggeranong Community Festival Committee: Committee Member, 1998 Media Liaison Officer, 1997 Committee Member, 1996 Public Officer, 1995 President, 1994 Secretary, 1993 Treasurer, 1992 Tuggeranong Community Council, 1993 - present Calwell High School Board, 1996-98 Erindale College Board, 1989-93 Monaro Touch Football Association - Treasurer, 1986 Haig Park Parents Preschool Association - President, 1971 Buffaloes Club Patron 1998 Burns Soccer Club Patron 1998

PERSONAL Born Birmingham UK, 1949, married, 2 daughters, 2 grandchildren

INTERESTS Sport, music, reading, documentaries, politics, fishing, Australian Rules football, and travel

HAROLD JAMES HIRD MLA

LIBERAL PARTY

GINNINDERRA

ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 2 March 1995 Re-elected 17 March 1998

COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Administration 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)

Select Estimates 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99 Additional Estimates 1995-96 Workers' 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 POSITIONS Government Whip (13 March 1995 - )

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

PREVIOUS SERVICE AS AN ELECTED MEMBER ACT Legislative Assembly, 1974-79 ACT 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 ASSEMBLY Auctioneer 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)

AWARDS Service Cross, Commonwealth Council of the Royal Life Saving Society, 1989

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

PERSONAL Born 24 February 1942, Brisbane, Queensland Educated Newcastle and Sydney, NSW Married with 3 children

INTERESTS Sport, reading, politics, history of Canberra

GARY JOHN JOSEPH HUMPHRIES MLA

LIBERAL PARTY

MOLONGLO

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

COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Administration 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)

Select Cultural 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, 1994-95 Hospital Bed Numbers (Presiding Member) (17 October 1991 - 12 December 1991) Community Initiated Referendums (14 September 1994 - 10 November 1994)

CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONS Australian Health Ministers' Conference, 1990, 1991 Ministerial Council on Drug Abuse, 1990, 1991 Food Standards Council of Australia, 1990, 1991 Joint Ministerial Forum of Ministers for Aboriginal Affairs and Health, 1990 Australian Education Council, 1990, 1991 Australian 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, 1995-98 Cultural Ministerial Council, 1995-98

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS Deputy 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 APPOINTMENTS Minister for Health, Education and the Arts (7 December 1989 - 6 June 1991) Attorney General (1995 - 19 March 1998) Re-appointed 31 March 1998 Minister 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 1998 Minister 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 POSITIONS President, ACT Liberal Party, 1987-89 Member, Federal Executive, 1987-89 President, Canberra Federal Electoral Conference, 1985-87 Candidate for Federal seat of Canberra, 1984 President, Canberra South Branch, 1984-86

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

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

PERSONAL Born 6 July 1958, Sydney, New South Wales Married, 2 children

INTERESTS Cooking, bridge, tennis, film and theatre (amateur film maker), sailing

TREVOR THOMAS KAINE MLA

UNITED CANBERRA PARTY

BRINDABELLA

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

COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Administration 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 - )

Select Budget Performance and Outcome for 1993-94 (15 September 1994 - 29 November 1994) Estimates, 1989-90, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1996-97 Estimates 1995-96 and Budget Review (21 June 1995 - 31 October 1995) Additional Estimates 1995-96 Establishment 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 DELEGATIONS Premiers' Conference, Canberra, 1990 and 1991 Special Premiers' Conference, Brisbane, 1990 Planning Ministers' Conference, Cairns, 1990 ANZ Environment Ministers' Council, Brisbane, 1991 Australian Minerals and Energy Council, Cessnock, 1991

Constitutional Centennial Convention, Sydney, 1991 Public Accounts Committee, Royal Australian Institute of Public Administration-National Forum, November 1992 Australasian Council of Public Accounts Committees, Hobart, February - March 1993 Public Accounts Committee, delegation to New Zealand, May 1994 16th Conference of Australian Study of Parliament Group, Darwin, October 1994 The Future of Airports in Australia, June 1995 Australian Parliamentary Public Works Committees and Environment Committees, Canberra, July 1995 Public Accounts Committee, delegation to New Zealand, May 1996 Australian Parliamentary Public Works Committees and Environment Committees, Canberra, August 1996 The Future of Airports in Australia Conference, Profiting from Airport Privatisation, August 1996 Community Development Conference, Melbourne, October 1996 Transport Minister's Council, Queenstown, New Zealand, November 1997

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

MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS Chief 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 POSITIONS Leader of the Liberal Party (8 May 1989 - 21 April1993)

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

QUALIFICATIONS BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY M.Sc., USAF Institute of Technology B.Comm., Diploma in Commerce/Accountancy, University of Queensland Fellow of the Australian Society of Certified Public Accountants Commissioned Officer RAAF, 1952-74 Public Servant (APS), 1974-87 Business Manager, 1988

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

PERSONAL Born 17 February 1928, Penguin, Tasmania Married

INTERESTS Flying, astronomy, history

MICHAEL JOHN MOORE MLA

INDEPENDENT

MOLONGLO

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

COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Conservation, 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)

Select Cultural 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, 1997-98 Estimates 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 DELEGATIONS 1st International Conference on the Reduction of Drug Related Harm, Liverpool, UK, April 1990 Drugs in Work and Play, Brisbane, July 1990 Australian Heritage Conference, July 1989 Third International Conference on the Reduction of Drug Related Harm, Melbourne, March 1992 Saving Water in the ACT Conference, Canberra, June 1992 NSW Law Society Law Reform Conference, Sydney, October 1993 First Conference of the International Network of Cities on Drug Policy, Baltimore USA, November 1993 Institute of Criminology Seminar, Sydney, July 1994 Drug Policy Foundation Conference, Washington DC, July 1994 Winter School in the Sun 'Drugs: What we know - What we do', Brisbane, July 1994 Australasian Study of Parliament Group (ASPG), 17th Annual Conference, Adelaide, September 1995 41st Annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference, Sri Lanka, October 1995 Clinical Oncological Society Conference, Canberra, December 1995 7th 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 APPOINTMENTS Minister for Health and Community Care (28 April 1998 - )

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY BA, Flinders University, South Australia Diploma of Education, Adelaide University Masters in Population Health Teacher

AWARDS Justice Le Dain Award for Achievements in the Field of Law

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Secretary/President, Reid Residents Association Chairman, City Residents Coalition Convenor, Australian Parliamentary Group for Drug Law Reform Past President, Australian Drug Law Reform Foundation Member, Amnesty International

PERSONAL Born 2 April 1950, Adelaide, South Australia Married, 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

ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 2 March 1995 Re-elected 17 March 1998

COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Scrutiny 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 - )

Select Additional 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 ASSEMBLY Christian Brothers High School, Lewisham NSW (1977-84) NSW Police Academy Goulburn, 1986 - Detective Training Course, 1990 St George Rugby League Club, 1985-91 Newtown Police Station, 1986-91 Canberra Raiders Rugby League Club, 1992-94 West Belconnen League Club, Promotions and Marketing Officer, 1992 -

MEDIA ABC News, 1994 FM104.7 Morning Crew Member, 1994 WIN Television League Round Up panellist, 1994-95 PRIME Television News Sports Presenter, 1995 1053 2CA Weekly Rugby League guest, 1995 ABC Grandstand, 1995-

PERSONAL Born 30 September 1966, Sydney, New South Wales Married, 5 children

INTERESTS My wife and children

TED QUINLAN MLA

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY

MOLONGLO

ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 17 March 1998

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

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Respite Care ACT Inc, Member, Finance Manager, 1991-97 Director of FaBRiC, 1997-98 Volunteer Centre of the ACT, Board Member, Chair of Finance and Audit Committee 1996 Canberra Labor Club Board Member, 1991-1998 (President 1994, 1995, 1997) Manuka Football Club, Vice President and Board Member Weston Creek Football Club- Coach, Manager, President and Secretary Weston Creek Bowling Club, President and Treasurer Rotary International, 1986-87 Member 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

AWARDS Australian Public Sector Accountant of the Year, 1991

PERSONAL Born 7 August 1942, Yarra Junction, Victoria. Married, 3 children

INTERESTS All sport, music, ballet, crosswords

DAVE RUGENDYKE MLA

INDEPENDENT

GINNINDERRA

ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 17 March 1998

COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Health and Community Care (28 April 1998 - ) Urban Services (Deputy Chair) (28 April 1998 -)

Select Estimates, 1998-99 Gambling (20 May 1998 - )

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATIONS BEFORE ENTERING THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Educated Dickson High School Many and varied occupations until 1980. Labourer, tunneller, roof plumber Joined the AFP 1980 Chairman - ACT Ministerial Council for the Family

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES President - Foster Care Association ACT Inc. Kaleen Community Association Belconnen Youth Centre Management Committee President - Project Saul

PERSONAL Born Balmain, Sydney, 3 April 1953 Married, 5 Children, 3 Foster Children, 5 Grandchildren

INTERESTS Family, youth, foster care

BRENDAN SMYTH MLA

LIBERAL PARTY

BRINDABELLA

ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 17 March 1998

PARTY POSITIONS ACT Division, Vice President Southern Electorate Branch, President Long Gully Branch, President

MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS Minister for Urban Services (31 March 1998 - )

PREVIOUS SERVICE AS AN ELECTED MEMBER 1995-96 - Member for Canberra

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Ministerial Advisor Member of Federal Parliament Public Servant Newsagent

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Guises Creek Voluntary Bushfire Brigade

PERSONAL Married, Glenda Children, twin daughters - Amy and Lorena

INTERESTS Reading, computing, whiskey, bushfire brigade

JON STANHOPE MLA

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY

GINNINDERRA

ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 17 March 1998

COMMITTEE SERVICE Select Report of the Review of Governance (30 April 1998 - )

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS Leader 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 POSITIONS 21 years ALP membership, all in Mt Rogers Sub-Branch Held a variety of positions on Sub-Branch Executive Served on policy committees, and as a delegate to Annual Conference

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Bachelor of Laws, ANU Senior Adviser (Native Title) to Federal Labor Leader, Kim Beazley Senior Adviser and Chief of Staff to Attorney General, Michael Lavarch Deputy Administrator and Official Secretary of Norfolk Island Secretary of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legal officer for 15 years in various Commonwealth departments

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Former President, ACT Council for Civil Liberties ACT Convenor of the National Coalition for Gun Control Original co-convenor of Racial Respect in the ACT Convenor, Kaleen Residents' Group Member, Conservation Council of Canberra and the South-East Region Former President, ACT Hospice and Palliative Care Society Former Chair and member, Evatt Primary School Board Former President, 13th Canberra Scout Group Former 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 Run Originating convenor, Canberra Women's and Girls' Fun Run; organiser Women's Jogalong Former Secretary, Wolumla Bushfire Brigade Former President, Norfolk Island Amateur Theatrical Society

PERSONAL Born 29 April 1951, Gundagai, NSW

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

WILLIAM GEORGE STEFANIAK RFD MLA

LIBERAL PARTY

GINNINDERRA

ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 8 May 1989 Appointed- the Second Assembly (August 1994) - to fill a casual vacancy Re-elected 2 March 1995 - Third Assembly Re-elected 17 March 1998 - Fourth Assembly

COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Administration 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)

Select Cultural 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 POSITIONS Deputy Speaker (May 1989 - February 1992)

MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS Executive 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 POSITIONS Member 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 ASSEMBLY B.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 21c Instructor (Military Studies and Tactics) Company Commander - rank attained - Major Crown 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 ACTIVITIES Member of ACT and NSW Law Societies, 1976-1995 Member Continuing Legal Education Committee (ACT Law Society), 1984-86 Member Canberra Repertory Member YMCA Member various sporting clubs and organisations Board of Directors, Royals Licensed Club, 1985-88 Honorary Solicitor for ACT Schools Rugby Union Patron of many ACT sporting clubs

PERSONAL Born 8 January, 1952, Canberra ACT

INTERESTS Tennis, squash, rugby union, golf, veterans’ athletics Reading (especially history) Bushwalking, recreational and target shooting

KERRIE ROBYN TUCKER MLA

ACT GREENS

MOLONGLO

ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 2 March 1995 Re-elected 17 March 1998

COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Social 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 - )

Select Estimates 1995-96 and Budget Review Additional Estimates 1995-96 Estimates 1996-97, 1997-98 Establishment 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 DELEGATIONS CPA New Zealand, 13 October - 23 October Parliamentarians for Drug Law Reform, 13 November 1998, Adelaide

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

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Secretary, Australian Early Childhood Association (Darwin) President, Orana School Parents and Friends Association Founding Member, ACT Recycling Campaign Member: North Canberra Protection Group Australian Conservation Foundation Green peace

Community Aid Abroad Canberra and South East Environment Centre Patron, Quality Care for Children with Disabilities Civil Liberties Counsel

PERSONAL Born 15 September 1948, Darwin NT Married, 3 children

INTERESTS Music, gardening, education, culture and community

BILL WOOD MLA

AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY

BRINDABELLA

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

COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Administration 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)

Select Cultural Activities and Facilities (Chairman) (23 August 1989 - 21 June 1991) Estimates, 1989-90 Self-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 POSITIONS Shadow 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 1998 Shadow 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 APPOINTMENTS Minister 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 ASSEMBLY B Ed., University of Queensland M Ed., CCAE Teacher

PERSONAL Born 1935 Toowoomba, Queensland Married, 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.

MEMBERSHIP Abolish Self-Government Coalition 1 Australian Labor Party 5 Liberal Party 4 No Self Government Party 3* 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 (ALP) who was sworn in on 1 May 1990.

OFFICE HOLDERS Speaker - David Prowse Chief Minister - (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, 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;

• final sitting, 8 December 1994.

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

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

OFFICE HOLDERS Speaker - Roberta McRae, OAM Chief 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-GOVERNMENT The 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;

• poll declared 2 March 1995.

SITTINGS

• first sitting, 9 March 1995;

• final sitting, 11 December 1997.

MEMBERSHIP ACT Greens 2 Australian Labor Party 6 Independents 2 Liberal 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-HOLDERS Speaker - Greg Cornwell Chief 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);

• poll declared 17 March 1998.

SITTINGS

• first sitting, 19 March 1998.

MEMBERSHIP ACT Greens 1 Australian Labor Party 6 Independents 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-HOLDERS Speaker - Greg Cornwell Chief 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.