Page 1810 - Week 09 - Wednesday, 18 October 1989
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MRS GRASSBY: Thank you, Mr Duby. I will endeavour to answer that but, if you are not satisfied with the answer, I will get some more details on it. As it has been explained to me, the conditions under which we remove asbestos sheeting in the ACT are the safest in the world. These conditions were decided by the union and the asbestos industry; they came to an agreement on it. I understand that you are allowed to remove so much without having a licence, but for anything beyond that you have to have a licence to remove it. The reason for this is safety. If you are not happy with the answer, I will get some more detail on that.
Traffic Safety
MRS NOLAN: My question is directed to the Minister for Housing and Urban Services. Is the ACT Government proposing to carry out a program of minor traffic and safety improvements in Fyshwick? Can the Minister tell me how the closure of access between Canberra Avenue and Geelong Street, Fyshwick, can be an improvement in safety, traffic flow or convenience? Is the Minister aware of how the proposed road closure will impact on business in that area?
MRS GRASSBY: Thank you, Mrs Nolan. I will have to get back to you with an answer because I do not have the details on the closure of that road.
Casino
MR COLLAERY: My question is directed to the Attorney-General. The Deputy Chief Minister just responded partly to a question by indicating that there would be some pre-screening of the expressions of interest for the casino development. Chief Minister, I know you desperately need a solicitor-general, but may I draw your attention to the legislation that says that, in approving a company as developer, the Minister shall have regard to any recommendations made by the casino surveillance authority. Indeed, the casino surveillance authority, under the Act, is set up, amongst other things, to advise on the appointment of a developer, on the selection of a developer.
Chief Minister, may I ask why an extraordinary procedure is being developed now of pre-screening the applications? That is the first question. Secondly, will we be told, particularly, the identity of those pre-screened out and whether any of those applicants have been previously excluded from being involved with casinos at Darling Harbour or anywhere else in the world?
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