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important to recognise that all of the buildings that have been identified and any buildings owned or operated by the government will be looked at. It is important to note that all of the buildings were subject to an initial review and none of those buildings has been deemed to pose an immediate risk to the occupants.
Not only is the review work going on but also work is happening with the Building Ministers Forum at the moment. I am continuing the work that has been led previously by Minister Gentleman—
Mr Wall: I raise a point of order, Madam Speaker, on relevance. Ms Le Couteur’s question asked not just specifically about government buildings but also about private buildings. I ask that the minister be directly relevant in his answer.
MADAM SPEAKER: You have time left, minister. Do you have more to add?
MR RAMSAY: Indeed. The work that we are doing in relation to the Building Ministers Forum is in relation to the broader work as well. I am pleased to note that that work is ongoing with the other jurisdictions. We are in regular contact with other jurisdictions as part of that. No enforcement action has been required to be taken by Access Canberra in relation to any ACT buildings and I am pleased to note that the Building Ministers Forum agreed in principle to a national ban on the unsafe use of ACPs in new construction. The work of the review team is ongoing to make sure that it is done effectively, efficiently and comprehensively.
MS LE COUTEUR: Minister, are you aware of apartment complexes with flammable aluminium cladding that are having difficulty in arranging mandatory insurance? If so, is there anything that the government can do to assist these building owners?
MR RAMSAY: As I say, no enforcement action has been required by Access Canberra. In terms of any of the reviews that are taking place, it is important to note again, as has been previously stated in this chamber by Mr Gentleman, in his role—
Mrs Dunne: A point of order, Madam Speaker.
MADAM SPEAKER: Resume your seat, minister.
Mrs Dunne: The standing orders require the minister to be directly relevant to the question. Ms Le Couteur’s question was about insurance cover—
MADAM SPEAKER: Insurance and support for insurance.
Mrs Dunne: The minister immediately went to compliance action, which is not directly relevant to the question. I would ask you to call him to order.
MADAM SPEAKER: The minister has one minute and 20-plus seconds left. Maybe you can satisfy Ms Le Couteur, minister.
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