Page 2038 - Week 07 - Thursday, 17 June 1993
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I think one of the most important issues raised by Mr Todd is the question of section 7(3)(c)(ii) of the Act. It was during the original debate that Mr Wood said that, although there were many amendments, and he referred to 100 or so, moved to that Act, I had not moved an amendment to that particular section of the Act. The reason I had not done that was that it was part of defined land, and I had spoken long and hard about the section on defined land, objecting to defined land. In so far as I spoke against defined land, it was appropriate for that area to be removed because it was part of the same concept. I am pleased to see that Mr Todd also finds that part of the Act to be inappropriate, although he has clearly not gone to the same extent that I argued during the original debate.
We had expected that the planning and land management Act would require some modification after a short time. I think some of the difficulties that have been identified by Mr Todd in this inquiry will be very useful in terms of the modification of that Act, and will be helpful to the Planning Committee when they look at that Act.
Mr Lamont: But you agree that there was no improper conduct?
MR MOORE: I have an interjection from Mr Lamont about whether I agree that there was no improper conduct. The questions I raised in this Assembly could not possibly be addressed by Mr Todd with that style of inquiry. I think that is a most important part of understanding this inquiry. However, it does deal with strategic planning and issues along those lines. It is probably appropriate that the report be noted. If any other members wish to speak to it, and I understand that Ms Szuty does in due time, that would be an appropriate way to respond. Under those circumstances, I seek leave to move that the report be noted.
Leave granted.
MR MOORE: I move:
That the Assembly takes note of the report.
Debate (on motion by Ms Szuty) adjourned.
NATURE CONSERVATION LEGISLATION
Exposure Draft
MR WOOD (Minister for Education and Training, Minister for the Arts and Minister for the Environment, Land and Planning) (3.36): Madam Speaker, for the information of members, I present an exposure draft of the Nature Conservation (Amendment) Bill. I move:
That the Assembly takes note of the paper.
Madam Speaker, the draft Nature Conservation (Amendment) Bill 1993 contains proposals that will put into effect the Government's election commitment to develop legislation to identify and protect endangered native plants and animals, and their ecological communities. The draft Bill will be released for public comment for a period of two months. The draft Bill is a significant nature conservation initiative by the Government in recognition that the wildlife of the ACT is part of our natural heritage - a heritage with substantial cultural, economic and ecological values which it is our responsibility to conserve for the benefit of future generations.
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