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National Capital Authority on planning issues; joint-funding agreements between the Commonwealth and ACT Health and the Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services; work in relation to the Centenary of Canberra; in addition to initiatives through fora such as the Council of Australian Governments.

(2) See Question 1.

(3) This is a question for the Commonwealth

(4) N/A.

Economy—capability mapping
(Question No 1278)

Mr Smyth asked the Minister for Business and Economic Development, upon notice, on 21 September 2006:

(1) In relation to Action 26 in the Economic White Paper, has the industry and capability mapping project for the environment been undertaken; if so, what has been the result of this action; if not, why not.

Mr Stanhope: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) Industry and capability mapping for the environment sector has not yet been undertaken.

Film and television
(Question No 1279)

Mr Smyth asked the Minister for Business and Economic Development, upon notice, on 21 September 2006:

(1) In relation to Action 27 in the Economic White Paper, what initiatives have been undertaken under the auspices of screenACTion to develop appropriate film, television and multimedia industry activities in the ACT;

(2) What have been the outcomes of these initiatives;

(3) If these initiatives have not been undertaken, why not.

(4) How is it proposed that initiatives for the film, television and multimedia industry will be delivered from this point.

Mr Stanhope: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) ScreenACT has supported the professional development of local industry practitioners by way of sponsorships and other subsidised activities, including assistance for local filmmakers to attend industry courses, markets and conferences.

ScreenACT has also undertaken a range of other activities designed to promote the capabilities of the ACT industry and to attract filming to the region. Activities have included:


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