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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 2005 Week 12 Hansard (Thursday, 20 October 2005) . . Page.. 4025 ..

from the public, other licensees and the AFP. For the 2004/05 financial year 406 inspections of licensed premises were made. The target for 2005/06 is 500 inspections.

• I met with the Australian Hotels Association on 11 August 2005. As a result of that meeting I have asked Department of Justice and Community Safety officials for advice on the constitution of a review committee. I understand stakeholders are presently being consulted regarding constitution of the committee. The issue of a restricted scheme will be considered by that committee. I am advised the first meeting is likely to take place in December this year.

• During each inspection, Liquor Licensing Inspectors ensure compliance with the Liquor Act 1975 regarding serving intoxicated persons, minors in bar-rooms and many other requirements.

• There is no infringement notice offence for supplying alcohol to an intoxicated person. The last formal action taken against a liquor licensee for serving an intoxicated person occurred in March 2004. That resulted in a suspension of the liquor licence for 14 days.

• See the answer to question 4.

Sport and recreation—strategy(Question No 593)

Mr Stefaniak asked the Minister for Sport and Recreation, upon notice, on 20 September 2005:

• When was the ACT Recreation Strategy finalised;

• Does this strategy set goals and targets for recreational activity and facilities in Canberra; if so, what are they and in what timeframe will they be met; if not, why not;

• Where may copies of the Recreation Strategy be obtained.

Mr Hargreaves: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

• The ACT Recreation Strategy is due to be finalised by 30 June 2006.

• The terms of reference for the Strategy are at Attachment one. The outcomes of the Strategy cannot be pre-empted.

• Distribution arrangements for the Strategy will be determined when it is finalised.

[A copy of the attachment has been lodged with the Chamber Support Office.]

Insurance—Canberra Racing Club(Question No 595)

Mr Stefaniak asked the Minister for Racing and Gaming, upon notice, on 20 September 2005, (redirected to the Acting Treasurer):

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