Page 1893 - Week 09 - Thursday, 19 October 1989
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further devolution of management responsibilities is consistent with trends in educational management in the ACT and indeed elsewhere in Australia. We have seen that happening in New South Wales and it has the Government's full support. The proposed extension of school self-management will provide schools with increased opportunities to allocate their resources in accordance with their own educational priorities and through increased efficiency to increase their real spending power.
The issue is a complex one and will require a great deal of research and consultation. The rate at which the transfer of responsibilities can proceed and the particular functions can be managed by schools will depend on these consultation processes. Training programs will be provided to assist schools to carry out their responsibilities. The Department of Education is also providing schools with enhanced technology which will help streamline these procedures.
Housing Trust
MR STEFANIAK: Mr Speaker, my question is to Mrs Grassby, the Minister for Housing and Urban Services. What consultation took place with the residents of Currong Flats; was the tenants' association consulted on their preference for heating and water systems; and what do you know about the Housing Trust home at 59 Blackman Street, Macquarie?
Mr Kaine: And where is Blackman Street, Macquarie?
MRS GRASSBY: And where is Blackman Street, Macquarie, yes. Thank you, Mr Kaine; you are very good. There were discussions with the residents of Currong Flats but, as I explained before, the cake is only so big, Mr Stefaniak, and when you cut it up there is only so much of it to give out. As for 59 Blackman Crescent, I will have to check that one out for you, Mr Stefaniak. I do not even know where 59 Blackman Crescent is; I am awfully sorry.
Mr Stefaniak: I am sure you know where Macquarie is.
MRS GRASSBY: Yes, I know where Macquarie is.
Planning and Land Management
MS MAHER: I direct my question to the Chief Minister. I refer to an article in the Canberra Times of Wednesday, 11 October, stating that some major problems have been highlighted in parts of the ACT (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988. Some parts of the Act are ambiguous and open to different interpretation. Since this is a Commonwealth Act, if the flaw is to be corrected the
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