Page 4312 - Week 14 - Tuesday, 29 November 1994

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MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, LAND AND PLANNING

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 1464

Land Adjacent to Canberra Airport

Mr Cornwell - asked the Minister for the Environment, Land and Planning -

in relation to the area of land adjacent to the airport which was newly fenced off in early October -

(1) What is the area and carrying capacity of this portion of land and how will water be provided to stock.

(2) Who will use this land and what process was followed to determine who has access to this land.

(3) On what basis will it be used (grazing rights, permissive occupancy etc.) and what charges and/or restrictions will apply.

(4) Who has paid for the fencing and at what cost.

(5) Why was this area not fenced off before so that it could be used for grazing.

(6) Is this land under ACT or Commonwealth control.

Mr Wood - the answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) The land in question is National Land and managed by the Commonwealth. Carrying capacity and water supply are matters for the Commonwealth.

(2) I have been advised that a Mr R Taylor will have the use of this land. I have been advised that the Civil Aviation Authority made all arrangements with Mr Taylor for access to the land.

(3) The basis for the use of the land and any charges/restrictions are matters for the Commonwealth.

(4) I have been advised that Mr Taylor paid for the fencing at a cost of $3000.00.

(5) This is a matter for the Commonwealth who have responsibility for the land.

(6) This land is National Land managed by the Commonwealth.

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