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compared with a level of 26.8 per cent nationally. The Australian Bureau of Statistics figures released recently showed ACT youth unemployment at 11.7 per cent compared with 35.5 per cent nationally.
Mr De Domenico: That is an absolutely useless statistic, Mr Berry, and the ABS admit to that.
MR BERRY: You are perfectly entitled to your view, but do not lumber us with it. These results are heartening and suggest that the span of this Government's policies is contributing to an improved outlook for our young people. I think even Mr De Domenico would agree that it is better for us to focus on doing more for our young people. Nevertheless, the Government will not be resting on its laurels. There is still much that needs to be done regarding young people in the Territory. In this context the Government will be giving the EPACT report its fullest attention; and the Chief Minister, as well as all of the other Ministers, will welcome comments on the report and its recommendations from all sectors of the community.
Madam Speaker - and this is what Mr De Domenico has been waiting for - on behalf of the Chief Minister, I now table the EPACT report on the ACT youth labour market. Your patience has been rewarded.
Mr De Domenico: No; I had one before, Mr Berry.
MR BERRY: What are you whingeing about, then?
Mr De Domenico: I had to get it photocopied by someone outside. Someone had not thought of members of this Assembly, unfortunately.
MR BERRY: On behalf of the Chief Minister, Madam Speaker, I present the following papers:
Youth employment - Ministerial statement, 18 June 1992.
The ACT Youth Labour Market - Paper No. 1 - Prepared by the Economic Priorities Advisory Committee, dated 19 May 1992.
I move:
That the Assembly takes note of the papers.
Debate (on motion by Mr De Domenico) adjourned.
GAS BILL 1992
MR BERRY (Deputy Chief Minister) (3.25): Madam Speaker, I seek leave to present, on behalf of the Chief Minister, the Gas Bill 1992.
Leave granted.
MR BERRY: I present the Gas Bill 1992.
Title read by Clerk.
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