Page 520 - Week 02 - Tuesday, 23 February 2010
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MS LE COUTEUR: ACTPLA mean time. We used to have Greenwich; we have now got ACTPLA. Those little things that you see on pavements are no longer relevant, except as historical anomalies. I thought that was quite an exciting thing. I know that some people have wondered about ACTPLA being the centre of the universe, and it is good to know that in fact that is so.
On that note, let me say that the Greens will be supporting this bill.
MR BARR: (Molonglo—Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Planning, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation and Minister for Gaming and Racing) (4.25), in reply: I thank the Liberal opposition and the Greens for their support. I do not think it was ever in any doubt that those who work at Dame Pattie Menzies House are at the centre of the universe.
As the collection of planning nerds who are gathered in the chamber today would appreciate, this is an important reform bill. It goes to streamline a number of elements of surveying within the territory. Although I imagine that it will not be the first item that is reported on tonight’s news—the unanimous agreement of the Assembly probably guarantees that it will not be the first item reported on tonight’s news—it is, nevertheless, an important piece of legislation.
I thank the opposing parties for their support in relation to this bill today. We look forward to ongoing improvement in relation to surveying in the territory as a result of the passage of this important legislation.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
Bill agreed to in principle.
Leave granted to dispense with the detail stage.
Bill agreed to.
Education Amendment Bill 2010
Debate resumed from 11 February 2010, on motion by Mr Barr:
That this bill be agreed to in principle.
MR DOSZPOT (Brindabella) (4.27): Again I rise in this place to debate the Education Amendment Bill 2010. Members will note that the opposition have some amendments to be moved. This bill is approaching something akin to a record for the number of times we have debated or tried to debate, or initiate debate, on aspects of this education bill and the impact on our ACT school principals. Today, however, in contrast to other times, I believe we will finally come to a satisfactory resolution for our students, parents, educators and the whole school community.
As I have said in past debates, this is a bill that the government and the opposition fundamentally agree upon. We both agree that these changes to the Education Act will
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