Mr SPEAKER (Mr Neil Andrew) took the chair at 9.30 a.m., and read prayers.

Mr CREAN (2.55 p.m.)—My question is directed to the Prime Minister. Minister, have you seen the latest reports that the Grange Rangers beat a pathetic Caboolture team 6-0? If so will the Prime Minister elaborate on the governments actions?

Mr HOWARD (2:56 p.m.) - The Labor Party’s grand-standing on this issue hides the simple reality that I announced yesterday that I was seeking further advice on the matter. The government has been acting in accordance with legal advice that it has received from the outset, as was done by agencies under Labor for a long time.

Mr Crean interjecting—

Mr Crean—Mr Speaker, I rise on point of order, and it goes to relevance. He was asked to comment on a specific match report.

Mr HOWARD — Yes, I did see the game. And I was not impressed. While this tall lanky goon called Dave Stirling scored an easy goal off a corner, he was clearly on the end of a goal mouth scramble. I mean, when you score in the first two minutes...what chance does Caboolture have?

Mr BAIRD (2.58 p.m.)—My question is addressed to the Minister for Sport and Tourism. Can the minister inform the House just how the goals were scored in the Grangers recent match?

Miss JACKIE KELLY—I thank the member for Cook for his interest in the game. The second goal came after some terrible attempts on goal. I mean, if your Rob Parton…how do you miss from 2 feet in the first half.

Mr Crean interjecting— he beat 4 of the defenders!!

Miss JACKIE KELLY— only to miss! Then there was the thumping attempt from 'Sugar' Ray. Belted a shot into the Grange Bowls Club. And what about the Caboolture shot on goal…only a miracle saw the keeper Eroy stop a shot that had somehow got through the defence. I mean, are these guys for real?

Mr Beazley interjecting—

Mr SPEAKER—the leader of the opposition will remain silent.

Miss JACKIE KELLY— as well he should Mr Speaker. They may have played like Italy, but it wasn't until Pete scored the second with a great shot from 20 yards did they start to look like them. That's the way it was till the half. The game had 'milk run' written all over it. When the opposition is reduced to 10 men through injury…what chance does this game have?

Mr McMULLAN (Fraser) (3.24 p.m.)— I ask the Prime Minister to report on the second half of the game.

Mr HOWARD— Well, from what I hear it was a 'cake-walk', a 'walk-over', a 'green-field', a 'jack-berry', a -

Opposition members interjecting—

Mr CREAN— Mr Speaker, will this idiot get to the question?

Mr SPEAKER— The idiot- er, the Prime Minister will come to the question.

Mr HOWARD— Well, the second half started much like the first. Easy goals and easier defending from the rampant Rangers. However, if Labor thinks that these football guru's will do the job against EFI, they are mistaken!

Mr HOWARD— I mean the Wanderers, Mr Speaker. It was a great strike for the third goal though Mr Speaker.

Opposition members interjecting— Here! Here!

Mr HOWARD— A lay off by that slimy toad Mezza and Mr Parton cracked a goal into the top corner. That was the third goal. The forth was also outrageous. Mr Parton again took control and ran past 4 defenders and continued to dribble until he could beat no more defenders…then what does he do?

Mr COSTELLO— What does he do?

Mr HOWARD— He continues to dribble and beat the keeper…then scores!

Mr COSTELLO— Outrageous! Tell us more!

Mr HOWARD— Well, Mr Speaker, there is more.

Opposition members interjecting—

Mr COSTELLO— Will there be a Senate inquiry into Anthony's shooting? How many did he miss?

Mr HOWARD— at least three! Two clear chances and a one-on-one situation where he tried to slam-dunk the ball.

Mr COSTELLO— just like Mezza would!

Mr HOWARD— exactly! By this time Mezza comes on to the field. Jon passes a ball to him and he finally scores for the Grangers. I mean was it lucky, I leave it to the Opposition to decide. Even for a simple one-on-one finish. The last goal came from Jon, who had a bad night in front of goal himself, and managed to cross for Dave to head the ball from about 3 inches out.

Mr IAN MACFARLANE (3.04 p.m.)—My question is to the Minister for Forestry and Conservation. Will a Inquiry be formed to investigate the recent Grangers goal scoring record.

Mr TUCKEY— No, while the Grangers have missed more chances than Fijian military checkpoint, there will be no inquiry into the goal scoring record.