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

(1) Yes. Ongoing.

(2) It is not possible to specify the time scale at this point in time as it will depend upon the Commonwealth’s interest and involvement and the range of options considered in the feasibility stage of the project, including their size and scale, nature of the facilities included, location, cost and financing issues.

Education—information technology skills
(Question No 1283)

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

(1) In relation to Action 31 in the Economic White Paper, what resources have been provided to the public school system to deliver information and communications technologies skills to students;

(2) What benefits have been achieved from the commitment of these resources to these schools.

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

(1) Answers to this question may be obtained from the Department of Education and Training 2005-06 Annual Report.

(2) Refer to Question 1.

Employment—work experience
(Question No 1284)

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

(1) In relation to Action 32 in the Economic White Paper, what progress has been made in developing, in conjunction with industry, a program to link schools and industry to provide senior secondary students with opportunities to gain work experience;

(2) What benefits have been achieved from this program;

(3) If there has not been any progress with this program, why not.

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

(1) Answers to this question may be obtained from the Department of Education and Training 2005-06 Annual Report.

(2) Refer to Question 1.


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