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the proposal by the Interim Territory Planning Authority of the Australian Capital Territory to redevelop the former Pearce Primary School site for medium density housing.
Your petitioners therefore request the Assembly to:
(1) oppose the redevelopment of the Pearce Primary School site for medium density housing;
(2) retain the present parklands which surround the former Pearce Primary School buildings;
(3) and for the benefit of all citizens of the Australian Capital Territory support the retention of the former Pearce Primary School buildings for use as an Arts centre and other community activities.
By Mr Jensen (from 1,299 citizens)
Petition received.
MR COLLAERY (Deputy Chief Minister) (12.04): Mr Speaker, I move:
That the Assembly, at its rising, adjourn until Tuesday, 13 February 1990, unless the Speaker fixes an alternative day or hour of meeting on receipt of a request in writing from an absolute majority of members.
MR SPEAKER: The question is that the motion be agreed to?
MR COLLAERY: I withdraw the motion. I understand the former Chief Minister wishes to make a statement.
ALLIANCE GOVERNMENT'S OBJECTIVES AND PROGRAM
Debate resumed from 7 December, on motion by Mr Collaery.
That the Assembly takes note of the paper.
MS FOLLETT (Leader of the Opposition) (12.04): I seek leave to make a statement in response to Mr Kaine's statement as Chief Minister.
MR SPEAKER: Leave is granted.
MS FOLLETT: I thank members for their courtesy in allowing me to respond.
Mr Kaine: You just have to get to your feet fast in opposition.
MS FOLLETT: I will not be here long enough to get the hang of it, Mr Kaine.
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