Page 446 - Week 04 - Tuesday, 27 June 1989
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
The following answers to questions were provided:
Garbage Collection
(Question No. 1)
Mr Stefaniak asked the Minister for Housing and Urban Services, upon notice, on 23 May 1989:
(1) Is the Minister able to advise when big bins will be introduced into the Territory; if not, why not.
Mrs Grassby: The answer to the member's question is as follows:
(1) Proposals have been made in the past for the introduction of big bins for domestic garbage collection. This is a matter which the Government would wish to consider carefully and obtain the views of the community.
There are many aspects to consider such as cost, impact on individual citizens, effect on recycling, et cetera, and big bins should therefore be looked at in the context of a total waste management strategy. I will be seeking the Assembly's agreement to refer the matter to the Conservation, Heritage and Environment Committee for consideration and advice.
Domestic Violence Act
(Question No. 6)
Mr Wood asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 31 May 1989:
(1) Have amendments to the Domestic Violence Act been prepared to encompass wider family and non-family situations; if so, what details are available.
(2) Can these amendments be treated with priority.
Ms Follett: The answer to Mr Wood's question is as follows:
(1) The Domestic Violence Act 1986 came into force on 1 October 1986. There was an undertaking that the Act would be reviewed within 12 months of its commencement. Comments on the operation of the Act were sought from interested bodies by the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department about six months after it commenced operation.
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