Page 1203 - Week 07 - Tuesday, 22 August 1989
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On the question of additional costs for medical examinations, the driver has the option of being examined by either his/her own doctor or a Commonwealth medical officer (CMO). No charge is currently made for an examination by the CMO although this may change in the future.
Construction Industry
Mrs Grassby: During question time on Thursday, 6 July 1989, Mr Stefaniak asked me a question about private sector building and construction statistics for April 1989. I undertook to examine the matter and provide him with details of the outcome.
It is unclear from the question just which statistical summary he is referring to. The Australian Bureau of Statistics publishes monthly details of building work approved by local authorities and contracts let, or work approved by Commonwealth, State and local governments. The bulletins exclude minor works: those below $10,000 on residential buildings and below $30,000 on non-residential buildings. It covers each State and territory including the ACT. The bulletins are published at the end of each subsequent month and there have been no delays.
The Office of City Management produces a statistical summary, both monthly and quarterly. All transactions under the Building Act 1972 are summarised, including the number of plans lodged and the number and value of building permits issued. Works valued at under $10,000, such as carport and fireplace installation, are included in the summary.
I am informed that the aim is to release these statistics within two weeks after the close of the month and that this target has generally been met this year. There have not been any significant delays of the magnitude suggested by Mr Stefaniak in his question.
The ACT Treasury also produces a quarterly economic report which contains information about construction activity in Canberra. This report utilises information published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the ACT Government and is released between eight to 10 weeks after the end of each quarter.
As members can see, there are a number of summaries, none of which has been subject to the significant delays in release that have been suggested. Perhaps Mr Stefaniak could provide me with some additional information about the figures he was referring to so that I may examine the matter further.
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