Page 4030 - Week 10 - Thursday, 28 August 2008

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(3) Did the ACT Planning and Land Authority inspectors disregard the law when they failed to observe the relevant provisions of the Land Act concerning the legal requirements for inspections.

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

As previously stated in answers to earlier questions on this subject the issues being raised by the Member have been the subject of extensive review by both the Ombudsman and the ACT Administrative Appeals Tribunal and I do not intend to answer them again.

Schools—Narrabundah early childhood
(Question No 2182)

Dr Foskey asked the Minister for Education and Training, upon notice, on 7 August 2008:

Was the new Narrabundah early childhood school and centre offered the opportunity to have a flyer promoting itself and providing enrolment information inserted into the generic promotional brochure distributed by the Department of Education and Training.

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

(1) Yes, the Department has developed specific brochures on each of the early childhood schools, including a brochure on Narrabundah Early Childhood School, to assist the schools with their promotion in the local community.

Information about the new Early Childhood School has also been included in the ‘South Canberra Public Schools’ brochure. The brochure advises the community to visit the Department website for enrolment procedures.

Wakefield Garden—vacant building
(Question No 2185)

Mr Mulcahy asked the Minister for Housing, upon notice, on 19 August 2008 (redirected to the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services):

Is the vacant building behind the Ainslie IGA Shops on Wakefield Garden which has been left vacant for approximately three years a Government building; if so, (a) who is responsible for repairing damage inflicted on the building due to vandalism and (b) have negotiations commenced for the sale of the property or will it continue to be left vacant and unused.

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

Yes

a) The Department of Territory and Municipal Services.

b) Options for this site are currently being reviewed.


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