Page 1022 - Week 06 - Wednesday, 26 July 1989
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that it is in line with the Government's policy to promote tourism and to make the city area more vital.
The Government has not yet had the opportunity to consider the question of trading hours. While there would clearly be benefits for tourists and other customers from extended trading hours, you will appreciate that there are implications for employers and employees in the retail industry if any change is considered. In this regard I should advise the Assembly that there is currently an arbitration proceeding on ACT retail industry pay and working conditions. The outcome of that will be directly relevant to the Government's consideration of the issue.
Transport Infrastructure
Mr Whalan: On 25 May 1989 Mrs Nolan asked me the following question:
Under the Office of Industry and Development a special transport infrastructure committee has been set up. Could you tell me the terms of reference of that committee, its composition and whether all sections of industry are represented on that committee.
My response is that I have been advised that no committee with the title as given by Mrs Nolan has been set up under the Office of Industry and Development.
I understand that officers of my department have clarified the question with Mrs Nolan and have established that her interests relate to an informal committee, comprising ACT officials and National Convention Centre management, called together in 1989 by the Office of Industry and Development.
The committee does not have any set terms of reference. Its purpose is to provide a coordinated approach to facilitate the opening of the National Convention Centre. The committee, being an informal one, is representative of people who are in a position to achieve this purpose.
I can provide Mrs Nolan with a list setting out the names and affiliations of the committee members, if that would be helpful.
Informal Committee to Facilitate the Opening of the Canberra Convention Centre - List of Members
Peter Christian Manager - Parkroyal
Peter Brokenshire Convention Centre Manager
Barry Simon Barry Simon Consultancy
John Milton Canberra Airport -
General Manager
Bill Harris Operations Manager - NSW
Bus & Coach Association
John Turner Office of City Management
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