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and restrictions on the industry, it should be emphasised that it is primarily a revenue measure.
Regulation of the industry also occurs through the operation of the ACT Publications Control Act. The Publications Control Act provides a strict regulatory and penal code which restricts the publication, advertising, sale, hire and distribution of X-rated materials including videotapes. Mr Speaker, the Government is concerned to ensure that there is effective regulation and control of the industry especially in relation to minors. The Australian Federal Police advise that there have been no recorded complaints from the public about alleged breaches of the law in relation to minors obtaining access to restricted areas or X-rated videotapes. The police are satisfied that there is compliance with the laws applying in the ACT and that they are adequate.
In conclusion, this Bill seeks to impose a tax on a well-established ACT industry. It will not impact significantly on ACT residents. The scheme will operate to raise revenue in much the same way as the sale of petroleum and tobacco products distributed in the Territory. Business franchises now contribute significantly to the ACT's revenue, and in the current financial year $23.7m is expected to be raised, of which $2m is estimated to come from the franchise scheme established by this Bill. I now present the explanatory memorandum for the Bill.
MR MOORE (5.11): I would like to adjourn this Bill. I was going to suggest for nine and a half weeks, for a particular reason, but I think that is probably not appropriate. So I move that we adjourn the Bill, Mr Speaker.
Debate (on motion by Mr Moore) adjourned.
Dr Kinloch: Mr Speaker, I worry sometimes. I am the only one with a pillar, and it has strange effects. I think it sometimes affects the line of sight.
MR SPEAKER: I resent that challenge, Dr Kinloch. Mr Moore was on his feet well before the Chief Minister had presented the information on the table and he was on his feet before you rose.
TAXATION (ADMINISTRATION) (AMENDMENT) BILL 1989
MS FOLLETT (Treasurer) (5.12): I present the Taxation (Administration) (Amendment) Bill 1989. I move:
That this Bill be agreed to in principle.
This Bill amends the Taxation (Administration) Act 1987. That Act provides a consolidated system for the administration of Acts dealing with taxation in the
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