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off directly and I get a clear indication that that is what the community wants to do, then I will consider it.
MR WOOD: I ask a supplementary, Mr Speaker. Is that the Government's position as well? Are we to take it that "5 per cent" means 5 per cent of the voting population?
MR HUMPHRIES: I am not going to be drawn into what the trigger is to develop this kind of proposal. I was speaking for myself as Minister for Health. If Mr Wood wishes to ask other members of the Government their views on that matter then he is perfectly free to do so.
MR WOOD: And the 5 per cent?
MR HUMPHRIES: I have not considered that point.
Taxi Industry
MRS NOLAN: My question is to Mr Duby as Minister for Finance and Urban Services. Mr Duby, what action is the Government taking to ensure that the taxi industry is meeting the needs of the Canberra community.
MR DUBY: I thank Mrs Nolan for the question. Before outlining my answer, let me make clear that I recognise the importance of the taxi industry in providing transport for a wide range of users throughout the ACT community. In response to the industry desire to provide input to the Government on a wide range of issues affecting the efficiency and smooth operation of the industry, I have established the taxi industry advisory committee.
The Government has done this as quickly as possible in order to gain advice from all interested parties pertaining to this vital segment of Canberra's industry. This committee consists of representatives from the taxi and tourist industries, the Transport Workers Union, consumers, people with disabilities and the Department of Urban Services. It is chaired by Mr Jim Warren, of Price Waterhouse. I have asked the committee to address two important issues as soon as possible. These are a review of taxi fares, including advice on the existing fare structure, and the issuing of additional taxi licences to further improve the service to Canberra's taxi users.
I feel that my prompt action demonstrates the Government's concern that the needs of both consumers and the taxi industry are being addressed - something which, of course, did not happen in the previous seven months.
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