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(1) How many public barbecues in the Ginninderra electorate are currently still standing but have been decommissioned, and where are they located.
(2) Why were the barbecues referred to in part (1) decommissioned.
(3) How many public barbecues in the Ginninderra electorate are powered by gas, and where are they located?
(4) Are there plans by the ACT Government to decommission any gas barbecues in the Ginninderra electorate; if so, (a) which gas barbecues will be decommissioned, (b) when will they be decommissioned and (c) will they be replaced by electric barbecues.
Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) Nil.
(2) N/A.
(3) Nil.
(4) No.
Multicultural affairs—English language training
(Question No 2904)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, upon notice, on 14 February 2020 (redirected to the Chief Minister):
In relation to English as a Second Language training for ACT Government staff in the ACT, what development opportunities are in plan for 2020, or have already been provided, in each ACT government directorate to further develop written and spoken English in the workplace.
Mr Barr: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
In 2020, the ACT Government Training Calendar will continue to offer a range of training programs designed to enhance staff members’ skills and confidence communicating in English, with a focus on the workplace. This includes the ‘Essential Writing’ suite:
• Editing;
• Government Emails and Letters;
• Plain English;
• Supporting Actions and Decisions; and
• Managers.
The ‘Essential Writing – Plain English’ course was run four times in the 2019 calendar year with 55 employees participating.
In 2020, ACT Public Service staff will also continue to have access to the ‘Influential Communication Skills’ and ‘Minute Taking Skills’ programs through the ACT Government Training Calendar.
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