Page 255 - Week 03 - Tuesday, 30 May 1989
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Mr Speaker, I would like at this time to take a few moments to mention in particular the tourism industry. While the tourism industry in the ACT is one of our major growth industries we have, unlike the rest of Australia, failed to fully benefit from the increases in tourism which have occurred at a national level. Although the tourism industry has grown significantly in Canberra, much of the tourist potential remains untapped. Better and more promotion of the ACT, both domestically and internationally, together with improved transport facilities and tourism infrastructure is required. The tourism industry is in a special position to provide jobs and capital development and help free the Territory from reliance on the public sector.
I am also very pleased to offer the Tuggeranong Valley local representation. Very often the outer suburban areas can sometimes be forgotten. May I assure the residents of the valley that it will not be the case in this Assembly. In fact, as was already mentioned earlier, I am not the only valley resident.
The valley has in recent times suffered as a result of the decisions of our Federal Labor representatives. Now that two members from this Assembly live in the valley, a better understanding of the priorities will enable better decisions to be taken. That is not to say I do not share the same concerns for the remainder of Canberra. I do. New developments should be encouraged and welcomed when they are in keeping with our unique city landscape or when they complement our natural environment.
It is my belief, and the view of the Liberal Party, that the family is the fundamental unit of society. It provides a positive environment in which with its mixture of caring and authority, its view of the individual as a uniquely important person is a setting in which self-reliant and responsible individuals can develop and their virtues of tolerance and cooperation in the achievement of shared goals can be demonstrated. Maybe we in this Assembly should continue to remind ourselves that we are a family.
Finally, I too have many people to thank for their contribution in making me a member of the first Legislative Assembly. I am sure that, if I name them, there are some that I will forget. However, I would like to recognise the huge contribution my husband Leon and two children Richard and Jade made. I place on record a special thankyou to all those other very special people who have given me their time so generously and support both through the campaign and in the months following that campaign.
Once again I thank you, Mr Speaker, for allowing time for all of us to respond to the Chief Minister's address.
MR DEPUTY SPEAKER (Mr Stefaniak): I call Mr Prowse.
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