Page 2520 - Week 12 - Wednesday, 15 November 1989
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As I see it, the Act will be directed more towards general planning issues, while my proposal is directed towards specific development projects. The consultation paper on planning, of course, will give the opportunity to provide this in the legislation. However, this motion gives me the opportunity to seek the Assembly's backing to try the proposal and to provide it with more authority than a simple suggestion.
In dealing with this proposal, I have approached a number of business people and business groups. I have approached a number of unions. The letter that I sent to them reads as follows:
Attached to this letter is a copy of the motion I tabled in the Assembly on 2 November 1989 the passage of which will allow for the creation of an Advisory Council on the Environment designed to establish a forum for stability and consistency in dealing with development projects in the ACT -
That is what this is about, stability and consistency -
I have also attached a copy of a media release issued the following day which publicly outlines the proposal described in the motion.
In consideration of any possible delays the Government might experience in establishing the Council proper I have also asked that an Interim Council be created to fully explore and determine the guidelines to which the ACE, once fully active, can operate.
I believe that fostering amicable relations between developers, builders, unions, environmental groups and the community in general is of paramount importance and I will be encouraging good working relationships between these groups by making myself available for discussions directed towards creating a common ground of agreement for potential development projects -
Of course that still stands with members of the Assembly -
I intend expanding this proposal to its fullest potential and would appreciate any comments or opinions you might wish to express that will contribute to effecting harmonious solutions acceptable to all involved parties. Therefore I would encourage you to feel free to contact me at any time to discuss aspects of these and other development issues that may arise in the future.
Following that letter, I had a meeting with the Trades and Labour Council, with the BWIU, and with Mr Larry King of the Australian Federation of Construction Contractors, and
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