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direction and leadership in achieving savings and in providing services to the community. We are making good process on an enterprise agreement which is underpinned by a number of significant initiatives that will provide major benefit to both the ACT Government and the wider community. These initiatives are the result of a structured planning process and are fundamental to the way in which we deliver services to the ACT community.
In conclusion, I would simply say that it is totally shortsighted to say that the Follett Government has not provided, and will not continue to provide, effective direction and leadership to the ACT Government Service.
Mr Kaine: It is absolutely true.
MR BERRY: In fact, we are doing well. I know that it upsets you, but you will get used to it.
MADAM SPEAKER: The time for the MPI has expired.
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE -
STANDING COMMITTEE
Inquiry into Guidelines for Residential Development and
Historic Areas
MR LAMONT: I ask for leave to make a statement regarding a new inquiry by the Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Infrastructure.
Leave granted.
MR LAMONT: I wish to inform the Assembly that on 10 and 17 December 1993 the Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Infrastructure resolved to inquire into, and report on, the guidelines for residential development in area B1, North Canberra; the guidelines for residential development in area B2, Kingston-Griffith; and the guidelines for the Forrest, Red Hill, Deakin, Griffith historic areas.
Madam Speaker, the resolution of the Planning Committee arises out of concerns that were expressed to the committee and to the Planning Authority during our investigation of, and report on, the Territory Plan. It was indicated that these areas were identified as special areas deserving additional guidelines for their development. Madam Speaker, the B2 area, Kingston-Griffith, has been subject to specific guidelines since 1975, and it is envisaged that the proposed guidelines, slightly amended, will continue that arrangement. Madam Speaker, the Planning Committee has already sought public submissions in relation to these guidelines and will be holding a public hearing on all three of the guidelines on Friday, 4 March. Madam Speaker, what we are proposing to do is to test the veracity of the guidelines vis-a-vis public comment that was made to us throughout the inquiry into the Territory Plan and, indeed, by letter on other occasions. We hope to be able to make comment on the appropriateness of the guidelines for these specifically designated areas.
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