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include residential uses. It should be noted that the draft variation to policy does not preclude the continued use of these blocks for the Jindalee Nursing Home, nor does it place any obligation on the existing lessees to expand the range of uses to which they put their land. The draft variation to policy was prepared as a result of inquiries from a number of existing lessees regarding the redevelopment opportunities and constraints for blocks within section 100.
These inquiries and recent changes affecting section 100 of Narrabundah, notably the reduced traffic along Jerrabomberra Avenue, have led to a planning review for the area. Subsequently the ITPA prepared the draft variation to policy which proposed a broadening of the existing land use policies to provide opportunities for residential development, which was considered to be an appropriate addition to the existing uses.
The Interim Territory Planning Authority will assess public comments received on its draft variation and ultimately submit its report to the Executive for consideration. So, there has been no change, yet; it is a proposal - and it is a proposal to expand the use.
Passive Smoking
MR KAINE: Yesterday Mr Moore asked a question which had to do with the High Court decision on smoking. He wanted me to report back on the ramifications of the decision.
Mr Moore: The Federal Court, actually. It was my mistake.
MR KAINE: The question referred to the High Court decision and it was taken from the proof Hansard.
Mr Moore: I corrected it at the time.
MR KAINE: Okay, whatever court it was. Mr Speaker, I think I can say that the ACT Government is at the forefront of protecting its employees from the effects of passive smoking. The Occupational Health and Safety Unit of the Chief Minister's Department, in consultation with all ACT government agencies, has drafted a comprehensive policy limiting smoking in the workplace.
The proposed policy goes further than that inherited from the Commonwealth at self-government in that it aims to protect all ACT government employees by banning smoking in all enclosed workplaces used by blue and white collar employees, not simply in office space. The policy extending the smoking ban is to be considered shortly by the ACT Trades and Labour Council through the normal consultative processes established by this Government. The resulting policy will have joint management and union support for early and effective implementation and I will
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