Page 3799 - Week 13 - Wednesday, 16 October 1991
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Might I suggest that the same sort of problems could be cited to argue against the policies that are currently operating for the development of aged persons units throughout the ACT, because, effectively, the same principles apply. And separate titles are available, in respect of both the Housing Trust and commercial aged persons units that are being developed. Anyone who drives along Yamba Drive to and from work passes one each day. So, might I suggest that that is not a major problem.
There is, of course, a need to develop planning, design and siting criteria to avoid the free-for-all that is implied in this NCDC draft document. The current dual occupancy requirements, I would suggest, provide a suitable model. I will be interested to see how that is reflected in the draft - repeat, draft - Territory Plan, which will be subject to consultation.
The Bill will provide a welcome option to the aged, who often go to live with relatives after selling up and distributing their assets. With this amendment, aged relatives may more easily secure a title to the place where they live, next to their relatives.
We believe that this amendment will work towards strengthening the extended family, by encouraging the aged when they wish to remain in the house that they have spent so much time in. A house that can be titled to allow someone else to live there, without forcing more dense and communal development, is to be encouraged. Consequently, we commend the Bill to the house. It may reduce neighbourhood disputes over claims of overdevelopment.
Debate (on motion by Mr Wood) adjourned.
POSTPONEMENT OF NOTICES
Motion (by Mr Humphries), by leave, agreed to:
That notices Nos 11 to 15, private members' business, be postponed until the next day of sitting.
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