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this community. I think the Opposition's claims that we have not performed in that area are totally spurious.
MR MOORE (4.13): Having now been able to read through the new policy of the Alliance Government on sport, recreation and racing, I thought I would spend a little bit of time discussing what I have read. I certainly enjoyed the preamble about the snowfields and other areas, such as the South Coast and rural New South Wales, which are well and truly out of the ACT but which provide recreation for Canberrans. But it does not have a great deal of impact on what action this Government can take in order to improve recreation for members of the Canberra community.
Then it goes on to swimming pools and states that the Government will:
Ensure that all ACT residents have ready access to swimming pools and related recreational facilities.
To me this is somewhat of a turnaround, considering its response concerning the Tuggeranong pool. Do not mistake me because, if you recall, I voted with the Government on the pool. Nevertheless, a number of statements have shown a relaxed attitude to what is going on there, and we still do not have a clear picture as to what will be going on. The policy continues that the Government will:
Maintain an Olympic standard swimming pool within the Civic with the aim of upgrading that facility to one capable of year round use.
That is an admirable aim. It continues:
The Alliance Government will ensure that we retain an Olympic diving facility, water polo pool and a children's wading pool ...
This is all admirable, but I will put in a plug at this stage for underwater hockey. Members may not be aware that underwater hockey is a growing sport. I will draw attention to the fact that I have been requested by my brother-in-law to put in a plug for it, so there cannot be any accusation of not declaring an interest, although it is not a financial one.
Ms Follett: He is having you on, I think, Michael. It's to drown you.
MR MOORE: That is right. I refuse to play the game. I also look at the policy No. 4, open space, which states:
Sports Grounds
The Alliance Government will ensure the provision of open space for sport and recreational facilities in new residential areas.
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