Page 1597 - Week 08 - Thursday, 28 September 1989
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been no bicycle paths gazetted under the existing provision.
Cyclists in the ACT do, and will continue to be actively encouraged to, make use of the extensive network of pathways rather than the more hazardous environment of the road system. A number of other jurisdictions in Australia are currently considering extending cyclists' rights in this regard, but the ACT leads the way in providing the safest possible environment for this category of traffic.
This amendment reflects the Government's continuing commitment to improving road safety in the ACT, its support of recreational and sporting activities in the community and its objective of making optimum use of the Territory's valuable transport infrastructure. The Bill also provides for minor consequential changes to maintain consistency between the ACT Traffic Act 1937 and the ACT Motor Traffic Act 1936. I commend the Bill to the Assembly. I present the explanatory memorandum to the Bill.
Debate (on motion by Mrs Nolan) adjourned.
SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND TEMPORARY ORDERS
Motion (by Mr Whalan) agreed to:
That so much of the standing and temporary orders be suspended as would allow private members' business order of the day No. 1 and notice No. 1 to be called on forthwith and have precedence of executive business until disposed of.
INDEPENDENT AUDIT TO DETERMINE ASSETS TRANSFER
Debate resumed from 27 September 1989, on motion by Mr Kaine:
That -
(1) this Assembly requires the Government to commission an independent audit to determine the assets transferred to the Territory on self-government and the public debt associated with those assets;
(2) the report be provided to the Assembly no later than 30 November 1989; and
(3) the report be referred to the Public Accounts Committee for consideration.
MS FOLLETT (Chief Minister) (11.12): When I started to speak on this matter yesterday I pointed out to the Assembly the existing arrangements for the transfer of assets and rights to the ACT under section 5 of the ACT Self-Government (Consequential Provisions) Act. That
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