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LEGAL AFFAIRS - STANDING COMMITTEE
Report on Access to Justice
Debate resumed from 17 June 1993, on motion by Mr Humphries:
That the report be noted.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
EXECUTIVE BUSINESS
MR BERRY (11.44): Madam Speaker, pursuant to standing order 77(d), I move:
That executive business be called on.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
AIR POLLUTION (AMENDMENT) BILL 1994
Debate resumed from 21 April 1994, on motion by Mr Wood:
That this Bill be agreed to in principle.
MR WESTENDE (11.44): Madam Speaker, I shall be very brief, but I am nevertheless pleased to speak in support of the amendment contained in the Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 1993. The need to establish a national clearing house has been on the agenda for about 18 months now, so I was not surprised at all, when I contacted various industry sources, to find that the legislation is welcomed by the industry and, indeed, endorsed by the industry. The clearing house, which is situated in the South Australian Department of Mines, will issue a certificate of tests. This will verify that all tests have been carried out and that the appliances meet the emission standards. This move to establish the national clearing house is not only welcomed by the industry but also seen to be in the interests of the community. I therefore believe that this is a good piece of legislation and is worthy of the Assembly's support. My party certainly will support it.
MR WOOD (Minister for Education and Training, Minister for the Arts and Minister for the Environment, Land and Planning) (11.45), in reply: Madam Speaker, I thank the Assembly for its support. This Bill is a small but important change, and it is part of a big change towards improving the quality of air in the ACT. As we move into winter, I think this has a great deal of significance.
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