Page 14 - Week 01 - Thursday, 11 May 1989
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My government will support industry development through both the provision of increased direct government assistance and by creating an environment supportive of economic development.
As a matter of priority, we will undertake a review of regulation of the private sector to ensure that government is not stifling enterprise.
The Canberra Development Board will be reorganised to provide a consultative and economic advisory structure to assist in planning industry development.
Of particular importance to Canberra is the tourist industry. An ACT tourist development corporation will be established and increased funding provided to ensure the planned development of this sector.
My government is not simply interested in jobs at any cost. The quality of work is as important as the quantity. In particular, as a matter of urgency we will bring forward legislation on occupational health and safety to ensure that Canberra workers, like those throughout the rest of Australia, have the protection of a safe workplace.
My government will be compassionate and responsive to the needs and aspirations of all Canberrans, but particular attention must be given to those in our community who are disadvantaged.
I will be establishing within the Chief Minister's portfolio a social justice unit. This unit will play a major role in overseeing the development of all government policy. It will ensure that our objective of creating a fairer, more equal society is being met. The unit will have responsibility for matters relating to women's affairs, multicultural affairs, people with disabilities and discrimination or disadvantage of all kinds.
Following broad community consultation, I will introduce into the Assembly effective anti-discrimination legislation.
Targeted programs are required to assist the particularly disadvantaged. The young and disaffected unemployed are one such group. As I promised in the election campaign, we will be proposing in this year's budget that funds be provided for a program of youth outreach workers to seek out young unemployed people and encourage them into the work force.
Access to adequate and affordable housing is of paramount importance to improving people's quality of life. We will be undertaking a comprehensive review of ACT housing policy and I will announce the terms of reference of this review within the next fortnight. My government will be establishing a housing and tenant council to assist in the
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