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(4) What form of advertising has been used.

(5) Why has this form of advertising been used.

(6) How effective has this advertising been.

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

(1, 2, 4, 5 & 6) Details at Attachment A.

(A copy of the attachment is available at the Chamber Support Office).

(3) Expenditure represents approximately 60% of the Department’s advertising budget.

Government—advertising
(Question No 1308)

Mr Seselja asked the Minister for Planning, upon notice, on 8 December 2010:

(1) What advertising has been undertaken in the Minister’s portfolio in 2010-11 to date and what is the purpose of the advertising.

(2) What is the cost of the advertising referred to in part (1).

(3) What proportion of the 2010-11 advertising budget does this expenditure represent.

(4) What form of advertising has been used.

(5) Why has this form of advertising been used.

(6) How effective has this advertising been.

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

(1) The ACT Planning and Land Authority undertakes advertising:

(a) In relation to matters for public consultation and notification which include:

- notification of development applications

- notices of intention to close parts of public roads

- consultation on draft variations

- notification and commencement of technical amendments

- proposed changes to planning rules such as for environment impact statements

- information and consultation on major planning projects such as the Molonglo Valley, East Lake and the Eastern Broadacre planning study

- notification of lands acquisition pre-acquisition; and,

(b) In connection with staff recruitment activities.

(2) From 1 July 2010 to 30 November 2010 costs were approximately:

(a) For public consultation and notification, $55,000 ; and,