Page 1508 - Week 05 - Friday, 10 May 2019
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Bill Stefaniak AM
Helen Szuty
Andrew Whitecross
Bill Wood
On behalf of all members, I extend a warm welcome to you. I welcome all former members joining us in this quite significant celebration.
Visitors
MADAM SPEAKER: I would also like to acknowledge the two former clerks, Don Piper and Mark McRae.
Members, I would also like to acknowledge the presence in the gallery of a number of distinguished guests. From the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, I would like to acknowledge Aunty Agnes Shea, Lillian Bell, Louise Brown, Roslyn Brown, Loretta Halloran and Matilda House. Other members, if I have not recognised you, please accept my absolute appreciation of your presence here today. In addition I would like to acknowledge members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, senior executives of the ACT government and community members.
I acknowledge from the ACT region Councillor Rowena Abbey, Mayor of the Yass Valley Council, and John Rooney, Mayor of the Snowy Monaro Regional Council.
To one and all and to all in the gallery, this is a significant day—30 years of self-government. I appreciate you all being here to help us celebrate.
Self-government in the territory—30th anniversary
MR BARR (Kurrajong—Chief Minister, Treasurer, Minister for Social Inclusion and Equality, Minister for Tourism and Special Events and Minister for Trade, Industry and Investment) (10.04): I move:
That this Assembly:
(1) notes that Saturday, 11 May 2019, marks the 30th anniversary of self-government for the Australian Capital Territory;
(2) expresses its appreciation of the Ngunnawal people and pays respects to the custodians of the land that we call home;
(3) acknowledges the responsibilities of this and future Assemblies in ensuring strong, democratic and responsible government for the people of the Territory;
(4) acknowledges the growth and diversity of the Territory constituency since the establishment of self-government in 1989; and
(5) recognises that the Territory has matured into a progressive, inclusive and connected jurisdiction, which is demonstrating leadership at a national and international level in many important fields.
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