Page 27 - Week 02 - Tuesday, 23 May 1989
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chosen because it was considered to be the date most effectively related to the date of the election on 4 March, and so for administrative reasons we selected that particular date. It was decided that all outstanding fees to that date will be collected. We understand from negotiations and discussions that have been held with the Canberra Pre-School Society that the society will recommend to its meeting of members this evening that the present boycott on the payment of fees will be withdrawn.
The issue of expenditure levels in public education, including preschooling, will then be dealt with in the budget context. The recommendations of the committee of review of the ACT preschools and the savings options referred to in the review are being considered and will be considered by the Government after appropriate consultation with all the interested parties, organisations and unions with members employed in this area.
TOURISM
MRS NOLAN: I address a question to the Minister for Industry, Employment and Education. In regard to the announcement by the Chief Minister last Tuesday night that, to assist the tourism industry, an ACT tourism development corporation will be established, what arrangements are being put in place and is industry receiving full consultation?
MR WHALAN: The question of tourism is being given considerable priority by the Government. There has already been considerable consultation with elements of the tourist industry and that is proceeding. It must be understood that at this early stage of government the question of priorities is in the process of being established, but we have made a commitment to tourism and we will pursue that.
We are pursuing it in two particular areas; firstly in the establishment of the tourist commission itself, and secondly in relation to the funding which is available to that, and that will be reviewed in the budget context. But we do have a firm election promise in relation to tourism promotion. We are committed to that, and it will be raised during the budget process to ensure that that undertaking is met.
MRS NOLAN: I ask a supplementary question. The Minister referred to the body as a commission. Could I be given some actual format in relation to that commission? Is industry part of it?
MR WHALAN: The commission, we expect, will be a statutory body and all elements of the industry will be represented. The role of the industry will be effective and meaningful.
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