Page 1197 - Week 07 - Tuesday, 22 August 1989
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Griffin Centre for accommodation purposes. Volunteer mediators have been trained and a management committee is responsible for the running of the service.
During the election campaign, the Government pointed out that the Conflict Resolution Service will help resolve conflicts in the community and reduce the need for costly legal actions.
As Mr Moore would be aware, I announced in the Government's 1989-90 Budget Initial Statement that the Government proposes to provide $100,000 to fund the Conflict Resolution Service in 1989-90.
Tourist Development
(Question No. 7)
Mr Jensen asked the Minister for Industry, Employment and Education, upon notice, on 27 June 1989:
(1) Is the land made available for a tourist development on the Monaro Highway, near Gilmore, now being released on a direct grant basis.
(2) If so, (a) what are the conditions of the grant; and (b) what method was used to calculate the price to be paid by the approved developer.
Mr Whalan: The answer to the member's question is as follows:
The policy for the direct negotiation of the sale of land for commercial purposes encompasses the following categories:
(A) Doctors
(B) Dentists/other paramedical purposes
(C) Veterinarians
(D) Manufacturing/high technology sites - with the support of the Canberra Development Board (CDB)
(E) Tourism developments - projects of a uniquely tourist nature supported by the CDB
(F) Special situations - where a project is solely
attributable to the applicant's innovation and
forethought, with the support of the CDB
(G) Commonwealth departments/agencies.
The ACT has operated within these policies and in respect to (D), (E) AND (F) above the criteria against which an assessment is made include:
. Employment creation and/or growth prospects.
. Prospects for long-term economic viability.
. Financial and managerial capabilities of the proponent.
. Introduction of new technology or products/services
into Canberra.
. Contribution to Canberra's service infrastructure base
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