Motion

Hon Alison Xamon gave notice that at the next sitting of the house she would move —

(1) A select committee examining alternate approaches to reducing illicit drug use and its effects on the community is established.

(2) The select committee is to inquire into and report on —

(a) other Australian state jurisdictions and international approaches, including Portugal, to reducing harm from illicit drug use, including the relative weighting given to enforcement, health and social interventions;

HON SUE ELLERY (South Metropolitan — Leader of the House) [ 2.00 pm ] — without notice: I move —

That this house expresses its deep regret at the death of Hon Winifred Piesse, a former member of the Legislative Council for Lower Central Province; and places on record its appreciation for her long public service, and tenders its profound sympathy to members of her family in their bereavement.

[speeches and comments of various members]