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(3) When was an ACT Languages Policy first implemented and (a) how many revisions has the Policy undergone and (b) in what years did the revisions take place.

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

(1) The ACT Language Services Policy was tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly on 30 October 2018. The policy will be printed, made available on the Community Services Directorate website and shared with all ACT Government Directorates prior to the end of 2018.

(2) The ACT Language Policy was revised in 2018 and the current edition of the ACT Language Services Policy is at Attachment A.

(3) The ACT Government first implemented a language policy in 2012. Entitled ‘Many Voices 2012-16 ACT Language Policy’ the policy communicated the ACT Government’s commitment to enhancing and safeguarding Canberra’s diverse array of languages.

(a) The ACT Language Policy has undergone one revision.

(b) The first revision of the ACT Language Policy was completed in 2018.

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

Roads—cycle lanes
(Question No 2008)

Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Roads, upon notice, on 26 October 2018:

(1) Has the ACT Government previously investigated the possibility of constructing bike lanes along Kuringa Drive; if so, what was the nature and outcome of the investigation.

(2) Will the ACT Government commit to constructing dedicated bike lanes along Kuringa Drive; if so, when will construction be expected to commence; if not, will the ACT Government investigate the possibility of constructing bike lanes along this road.

(3) What is the current estimated cost of providing bike lanes on Kuringa Drive.

(4) Has the ACT Government previously received requests from Canberrans for bike lanes on Kuringa Drive; if so, what response did the Government provide for these people.

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

(1) TCCS has previously undertaken a number of separate investigations for active travel improvements along Kuringa Drive.

These investigations were undertaken in response to requests from residents for off-road path improvements along Kuringa Drive.


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