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It is too late now, since the changes of some months ago, for you to use it as a springboard into something else, but it is a strong support for self-government. I think, from memory, there were two, maybe three, letters - as opposed to submissions - which criticised the idea of self-government. They thought we should not be going down the path that the report did. I think that bears mentioning. This report, while getting into details of electoral systems and financial support, is in itself a strong support for this parliament and for self-government.
Debate (on motion by Mr Kaine) adjourned.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES - SELECT COMMITTEE
Alteration of Resolution of Appointment
Motion (by Mr Wood), by leave, agreed to:
That paragraph (2) of the resolution of appointment of the Select Committee on Cultural Activities and Facilities be amended by omitting "on the first sitting day after 30 April" and substituting "by 25 October".
CONSERVATION, HERITAGE AND ENVIRONMENT - STANDING COMMITTEE
Report
Debate resumed from 1 November 1989, on motion by Mr Humphries:
That the recommendations be agreed to.
MR DUBY (Minister for Finance and Urban Services) (11.05): Mr Speaker, the environmental aspects of the National Aquarium were considered by the Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Conservation, Heritage and Environment. In their report of November 1989, the committee concluded that, subject to the project meeting its operational requirements and the competent administration of the various Acts, there should be no environmental harm due to the aquarium. However, in order to satisfy any environmental concerns, they made the following recommendations:
that the new planning legislation for the ACT contain a requirement for an assessment of developments that have a potential impact on the amenity of the community or the environment;
that large developments, such as the National Aquarium project, be brought before the Assembly or one of the relevant Assembly committees before an offer of a lease is made;
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