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(11) The Summit workshops were conducted using a ‘self-select’ methodology. Delegates chose which theme they wished to explore at the start of each session. Each room was set up to accommodate up to 40 delegates and each delegate could attend three out of the four workshops during the Summit. Each workshop ran for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

(Copies of the attachments are available at the Chamber Support Office).

Multicultural affairs—policy framework
(Question No 2091)

Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, upon notice, on 30 November 2018:

(1) Will the ACT Government, in drafting the Second Action Plan of the ACT Multicultural Framework 2015 20, commit to specific actions with specific outcomes, responsible timeframes, and aim for 100 percent achievement of these actions.

(2) Will the ACT Government commit to drafting the Second Action Plan in a way that will make clear the specific actions, outcomes and timeframes for achievement.

(3) In the event that there are actions that cannot be achieved, or were not achieved on time, will the ACT Government provide explanations as to why, what will be done consequently and when.

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

(1) The ACT Government will work with the Multicultural Advisory Council to develop the Second Action Plan of the ACT Multicultural Framework 2019-20 with measurable actions and specific outcomes.

It is intended that the Second Action Plan will include realistic timeframes for each outcome to be achieved. The ACT Government will aim for 100 percent achievement of the outcomes in the Second Action Plan 2019-20.

(2) The Second Action Plan 2019-20 will be drafted to deliver on the three objectives of the ACT Multicultural Framework 2015-20. The specific actions, outcomes and timeframes will be articulated in a clear and concise manner to ensure actions, outcomes and timeframes for achievement are clear.

(3) In the event that there are actions or outcomes that are not achieved, or were not achieved within the nominated timeframes the ACT Government will provide an explanation as to why, including a proposal for how and when the identified actions and outcomes are expected to be achieved.

Multicultural affairs—communications
(Question No 2092)

Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, upon notice, on 30 November 2018:


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