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Work has already commenced on updating the arrangements document between Justice and Community Safety and Canberra Health Services, reviewing and updating governance meeting terms of reference, developing the Canberra Health Services Custodial Mental Health Services operational guide, and preparing for the go-live of the Canberra Health Services Digital Health Record. This work will ensure that immediate improvements are evident in this space.

In conclusion, it is recognised that people within the AMC are members of some of our most vulnerable communities. The ACT government is committed to delivering a completed implementation of the agreed recommendations by 31 December 2023. The ACT government is also committed to ensuring that the implementation of these actions ensures the delivery of culturally appropriate and safe services.

Question resolved in the affirmative.

Auditor-General’s report No 2/2022—government response

Motion (by Mr Gentleman) agreed to:

That the Assembly take note of the following paper:

Auditor-General Act, pursuant to subsection 21(2)—Auditor-General’s Report No 2/2022—Fraud Prevention—Government response.

COVID-19 pandemic—government response

Motion (by Mr Gentleman) agreed to:

That the Assembly take note of the following paper:

COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, pursuant to subsection 3(3)—COVID-19 Measures—Report No 15—Reporting period 1 April to 30 June 2022.

Leave of absence

Motion (by Ms Lawder) agreed to:

That leave of absence be granted to Mrs Kikkert for today for personal reasons.

Budget—government

MS LEE

(Kurrajong—Leader of the Opposition) (3.33): I move:

That this Assembly:

(1) notes that:

(a) under the current Treasurer, the ACT Government has posted a budget deficit per the Uniform Presentation Framework every year since the 2012-13 financial year, despite repeatedly promising to return the budget to surplus;

(b) the Territory’s deficit was forecast at nearly $1 billion in the 2021-22 financial year;


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