Page 2593 - Week 08 - Tuesday, 20 September 2022
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Petitions
The following petitions were lodged for presentation:
Watson—off-leash dog area and improved amenities—petition 5-22
By Ms Vassarotti, from 222 residents:
To the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory
The following residents of the ACT draw to the attention of the Assembly:
The off-leash dog area between Sterling Ave and Antill St, Watson has over the last few years become a hazardous place to walk dogs. It is currently mowed as required, however, it was not mown between early November and February and became extremely overgrown. It is increasingly a snake and fire hazard, as well as dangerous for dogs due to the number of grass seeds injuring our beloved pooches. This has been an ongoing issue for some time and it seems each time they mow, less and less is done. The last time it was mowed, only about 40% of the area was done and dogs are still having grass seed injuries. It is a beautiful area that benefits many in the Watson community and should be maintained to good standard. Additionally, there are no bins at any of the entrances to the area and because of this some inconsiderate users leave their doggie doo bags on the ground, which is a health and environmental hazard.
Your petitioners, therefore, request the Assembly to call upon the Government to:
Please place the area between the end of Sterling Ave and Antill St, Watson on the regular ACT Gov mowing schedule and direct the contractor to comprehensively mow the area and whipper snip the overgrown shrubbery zones. Also, please place bins in the area for people to place their dog doo bags and other loose rubbish.
Housing—affordability—petition 6-22
By Mr Parton, from 72 residents:
To the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory
The following residents of the ACT draw to the attention of the Assembly:
Housing affordability is a major economic and public policy challenge for advanced economies (The Economist, 2019) and a source of stress for many Australians. A substantial body of research literature by economists and housing market experts calls out the negative effects of expensive housing, and reforms that should be pursued by state and federal governments. It is clear that the status quo for-profit housing market cannot deliver affordable housing. This is driving serious social harm and inequality which undermines the maintenance of a cohesive society. Government housing grants have been ineffective as they line
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