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Human Rights Act 2004). Queensland did not have human rights legislation at the time of the amendment to override the rule in Barbaro.

(3) The ACT Government is not aware of any cases in the ACT where the rule in Barbaro has been overridden by the courts. Prosecutors continue to have an obligation to draw the attention of the judge to the facts that it is submitted should be found, the relevant principles that should be applied and what has been done in other comparable cases. The court will have all necessary information to decide on an appropriate sentence without any need for the prosecution to proffer its view about available range.

(4) The ACT Government will consider data that indicates the number of sentence appeals to determine whether this figure is increasing and, if so, whether this can be attributed to a particular cause such as the rule in Barbaro. The ACT Government will also consider any feedback received from relevant stakeholders, such as the ACT Director of Public Prosecutions, identifying specific appeals that can be attributed to the rule in Barbaro or highlighting other concerns.

Development—Lawson stage 2
(Question No 855)

Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Housing and Suburban Development, upon notice, on 10 June 2022:

(1) In relation to the development of Lawson Stage 2, when does the Minister expect the sale of section 50 block 1 and section 51 block 1 to be complete.

(2) Why has the development of Lawson Stage 2 been divided into two stages, with Stage 2A consisting of the two exclusively residential blocks referred to in part (1).

(3) Will proceeds from the sale of these and future blocks be used to fund the development of the amenities originally planned for Lawson Stage 2; if not, where will this funding come from.

(4) Will all of the amenities promised for Lawson Stage 2 still be developed, including (a) a central neighbourhood park that includes a toddler playground with shade structure, a playground for six to 12-year-old children with shade structure, barbecue facilities (including shelters with tables, seats, bins, bubblers etc), grassed open space, and outdoor seating, (b) a public plaza that includes seating, bins, bike racks, a 50-seat amphitheatre, and pedestrian and cycle path connections and (c) College Creek recreational facilities that include a jetty with seating, a kayak/canoe launching area, and a boardwalk next to Lake Ginninderra.

(5) What is the expected completion date for each of the outdoor recreational facilities referred to in part (4).

(6) What is the expected total cost for the design and construction of the outdoor recreational facilities referred to in part (4).

(7) Will the development of Lawson Stage 2 include a small shopping and commercial precinct as represented in the original masterplan, and when is the development of this precinct expected to be finished.


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