Debate resumed from 14 October, on motion by Mr Garrett:

That this bill be now read a second time.

upon which Mr Hunt moved by way of amendment:

That all words after “That” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:“while not declining to give the Bill a second reading, in respect of the Lower Lakes and Coorong area of South Australia the House acknowledges the dire situation faced by the local people, local businesses, local communities and wildlife due to the devastation of the area’s economy, and calls on the Government to support the Opposition in its commitment to the provision of $50 million for immediate and practical assistance to provide support

(a)

to the local community, small business, tourism operators, the fishing industry and farmers, and

(b)

to protect wildlife and flora in the region”.

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