Page 405 - Week 02 - Wednesday, 21 February 1990
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project. The ACT representative supported that proposal as, of course, you would expect him to do. I will, however, be continuing to raise VFT matters at a bilateral level with the Premiers of Victoria and New South Wales and, when appropriate, with the Prime Minister.
There are a number of issues, particularly in relation to Commonwealth land and planning processes, which can be resolved only bilaterally with the Federal Government. Let us now come to the real issue in all of this. In addressing this motion, Mr - - -
MR SPEAKER: Order, Mr Kaine! It being past 12.30 pm, the time allotted for private members' business has expired. You may be given the opportunity to continue your speech when we next address this point.
MR KAINE: I will finish it later, Mr Speaker.
Debate interrupted.
Sitting suspended from 12.32 to 2.30 pm
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Recording of Question Time
MR SPEAKER: I remind members that the Assembly has agreed to a motion allowing the recording of question time today. Recordings will be without sound for use by television stations in news, current affairs and documentary programs. It is agreed that still photographs can be taken. I propose to call members, in order, around the chamber to ask questions to ensure as wide a coverage as possible. At the conclusion of question time I intend to suspend the sitting for about 10 minutes to enable the camera crew to remove the equipment.
Shop Leases - Downer
MS FOLLETT: My question is addressed to the Chief Minister. The Downer Community Association has been seeking a meeting with you, with respect to the leases over the shops and the community centre at Downer. Those leases are due to expire this year. Could you inform the Assembly whether you have arranged the meeting with the community association. Could you inform the Assembly, also, when the community might know the Government's plans for this area or whether you consider this issue also too sensitive for community consultation.
MR KAINE: Mr Speaker, I have no knowledge of any request from the Downer Community Association to meet with me. If its representatives will contact me I will guarantee to
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