Now as we just heard the debate over my-way plus dominated the first official sitting of the new legislative assembly. But elsewhere new members have begun giving their first speeches with one drawing the speaker's ire over their choice of clothing.
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00:00After several weeks away, class is back in session, with a new headmaster at the front
00:11and several fresh faces, one of whom avoided detention after putting his own spin on the
00:18uniform. While going without a tie isn't technically breaking the rules, the speaker was not impressed.
00:25But I also don't wish to make a ruling as a speaker that a member cannot participate
00:29in proceedings should they not be wearing a tie. Sartorial matters sorted, attention
00:34turned to first speeches. Independent Fiona Carrick was quick off the mark on her signature
00:40issue, later tabling a motion about the status of the Phillip Pool in a proposed development
00:46by the site's owner, Geocon. We need to understand the risks of privately owned community facilities
00:52and know when public ownership is a better option. A commitment to the basics shared
00:57by another New Southsider making his first contribution. The Bar Labor Government is
01:03loudly embracing the unsexy projects in Tuggeradong. Fixing footpaths and streetlights, improving
01:09schools and shopping centres. On her first day at the helm, Leanne Casley resurrected
01:14one of the Liberal's election policies, pushing for more funding for the Integrity Commission.
01:20This is the first order of business for the Canberra Liberals is to make sure that the
01:23Integrity Commission is adequately resourced. While the woman she replaced cut a lonely
01:28figure on the backbench. The question now is how long will she stay there?