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example, at the Mugga Way tip, where we have the operations of the organisation known as Revolve, which is engaged in quite deliberate recycling of a whole range of things which are deposited on that side of town. The recycling station at Ainslie, to my understanding, did not have facilities for the recycling of oil, which facilities are available at Belconnen and also at Mugga Lane. So, in comparison to the other two remaining tips in town, the level of recycling which was occurring at the Ainslie Transfer Station was way below standard.
Human Rights
MR MOORE: Mr Speaker, my question is directed to the Chief Minister. Could the Chief Minister please inform the Assembly why the Government, especially in this economic climate, feels it is necessary to set up its own human rights office, at substantial cost, when the joint office prepared by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission could have done the same job at a much reduced cost, as is evidenced by a letter from the Federal Human Rights Commissioner, Brian Burdekin, to the Canberra Times on 22 April, in which he states that he has written to you pointing out the cost-effectiveness of the Federal commission.
MR KAINE: Mr Speaker, I did receive a letter from Mr Burdekin two or three days after his letter appeared in the Canberra Times. It seems incredible that people find it necessary to communicate with me through the Canberra Times instead of directly. But as for the rest of the question, Mr Speaker, the matter is within the jurisdiction and portfolio of the Attorney-General and I suggest he ask the Attorney-General to answer it.
Mr Moore: Mr Speaker, it is a financial question that I asked - about value.
MR KAINE: It is not.
Ainslie Transfer Station
MR WOOD: Under standing order 116, I direct a question on processes to the chairman of the Conservation, Heritage and Environment Committee, Dr Kinloch. Can he advise the Assembly of any resolution passed by his committee dealing with the Government's decision to close the Ainslie Transfer Station?
DR KINLOCH: I am happy to answer that question, Mr Speaker.
MR SPEAKER: Please proceed.
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