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(2) In relation to the statement that the ACT Government “consider a special place for reflection by its culturally diverse prison population.”, (a) which cultures are considered by the ACT Government to be “diverse” and (b) what is the expected cost of providing these prisoners with a “special place for reflection”.

Ms Berry: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

The One Canberra Reference Group Report is a report to Government which was tabled in the Legislative Assembly on 27 October 2015.

Whilst the implementation of some of the recommended actions is already underway, or in fact in some cases have been completed, an analysis of the Report and its recommendations will be prepared as part of the Government’s official response to the Report.

The answers to the question that are not covered by the future Implementation Plan are provided at Attachment A.

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

Multicultural affairs—One Canberra Reference Group Report
(Question No 635)

Mrs Jones asked the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, upon notice, on 19 November 2015:

In relation to the One Canberra Reference Group Report of August 2015 “Action 14. Pro-active approach with good news for media” which states that the ACT Government will “encourage multicultural community groups to invite journalists to national day celebrations and other community events in the capacity as guest speakers.”, (a) will the ACT Government be encouraging multicultural community groups to invite journalists to speak at national day celebrations and (b) is it Government’s role to encourage or instruct multicultural community groups who to invite to national day celebrations.

Ms Berry: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

The One Canberra Reference Group Report is a report to Government which was tabled in the Legislative Assembly on 27 October 2015.

Whilst the implementation of some of the recommended actions is already underway, or in fact in some cases have been completed, an analysis of the Report and its recommendations will be prepared as part of the Government’s official response to the Report.

The answers to the question that are not covered by the future Implementation Plan are provided at Attachment A.

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


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