Page 581 - Week 02 - Wednesday, 22 March 2023
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The bill makes several changes, primarily to the Duties Act, with some cross-referencing to the Land Tax Act. The changes are minor and technical in nature and are intended to ensure the ACT’s tax system operates efficiently.
The primary amendments to the Duties Act include some clarifications to definitions as well as some minor changes that align provisions with those of other jurisdictions. These amendments make no changes of significance to the actual operation of the tax system, except to make it better aligned and more efficient.
It is part of a regular series of bills in the revenue space that make minor and technical changes to update this complex administrative function of government. We certainly support this objective and are pleased to support the bill today.
MR BARR (Kurrajong—Chief Minister, Treasurer, Minister for Climate Action, Minister for Economic Development and Minister for Tourism) (4.46), in reply: I thank colleagues for their contribution and support for the legislation. Not every revenue bill gets unanimous support; so I will cherish this moment and thank colleagues that we end today on a harmonious note with the more efficient collection of revenue in the territory being supported across all parties. Thank you.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
Bill agreed to in principle.
Leave granted to dispense with the detail stage.
Bill agreed to.
Adjournment
Motion (by Mr Gentleman) proposed:
That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Shepherds Lookout—Brontë Haskins tribute
MS CHEYNE (Ginninderra—Assistant Minister for Economic Development, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Business and Better Regulation, Minister for Human Rights and Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (4.47): Saturday, 18 March at noon marked a very special and a very moving occasion. A bench was unveiled at Shepherds Lookout, down Parkwood Road in Belconnen. Many people would know this place for exercise, for dogs and humans alike; for its incredible views and sunsets against the backdrop of the Murrumbidgee River; and for its tranquillity, being a place of quiet contemplation.
This was not just any bench, as welcome as that may be. It is so much more, and it will continue to be so much more for decades to come. It is a bench which commemorates the life of Brontë Elouise Haskins, known affectionately as Poppy. It continues her legacy as a caring person and as a lover of animals and a rescuer of
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