Page 4700 - Week 15 - Wednesday, 7 December 1994
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It aims to provide a comprehensive framework for the development, review and revision of a range of strategies in legislation, and activities needed for improved environmental management.
In line with this environmentally responsible approach, the ACT's integrated waste management strategy and future water supply strategy both take a long-term view of urban management. The waste management strategy, a very good one, in keeping with the preferred future of the year 2020, will help to minimise waste and avoid the need for land fill and other inefficient disposal systems. The water supply strategy not only provides a blueprint for a sustainable approach for water supply for the next 50 years but also describes 140 tasks to translate the vision into a reality.
The Territory Plan, which came into effect in October last year, sets the framework for urban development in Canberra for the next decade or two. Its land use policies were designed to promote residential, commercial and community development in an efficient way. In particular, it allows for more diversity in dwelling types, to provide greater housing choices for Canberra's residents; a diversity and quality of residential amenity which will be further protected by the implementation of the findings of the Lansdown inquiry. These planning and urban management strategies support and enhance significant progress in terms of social development. The progress report that I am tabling today describes a wide range of social initiatives that maintain the Government's commitment to social objectives. They will contribute to building a better community in Canberra.
The forward plan for older citizens recognises that the proportion of Canberra's population aged over 60 years is increasing significantly. The plan will develop initiatives to ensure access and participation by older people, maximise their self-determination and promote positive attitudes to ageing. A key goal is to have a safe, non-violent community. The community safety strategy seeks to approach this target through a number of initiatives, including an examination of the impacts of urban design and planning on safety.
This Government places great importance on social justice objectives. To this end, a number of strategic processes, including the draft social justice agenda for ACT Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, the national prevention strategy on child abuse and strategies for young people of non-English-speaking backgrounds, will ensure that all members of society can enjoy a fair and just future. This Government also believes that education is the key to creating a community characterised by social justice and equity. The education plan for ACT government schooling, which I launched recently, maintains our commitment to enhancing learning for all students. The plan emphasises flexible learning and teaching and community participation.
This Government regards economic development as a key element of a prosperous future. We have under way a number of economic development activities which we will build on in coming years. The 1994-95 budget targets assistance for the advanced technology manufacturing sector. The Canberra in the year 2020 study identified this sector as one of Canberra's future industries. Other key industries identified for the future were
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