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about are issues which concern Federal industrial law which will impact on the Australian Capital Territory. Tony De Domenico knows that, because he is nodding. Turn around.
Mr De Domenico: No, no; I am not nodding at you.
MR BERRY: Ray Groom has seen that it does not work. It appears that he understands what the conservatives' industrial relations policies really are and what they would cause. Statements by the Premier that the APPM approach to industrial relations is ham-fisted and heavy-handed are entirely appropriate. That is why the "frightpack" approach to industrial relations has to be resisted at all costs. That is exactly what a Federal Liberal government wants to impose on the rest of Australia and the ACT, and that is exactly what the Liberal Party in the ACT want to impose on ACT workers; and that is why the Labor Party will stand to defend workers' rights.
Acton Peninsula
MS SZUTY: My question without notice is to the Minister for Health. Has the Minister given any further consideration to the timetabling for development of health facilities on the Acton Peninsula and could the Minister affirm plans to establish a hospice on the site as a priority?
Mr Kaine: It is under "H" for hospice, Wayne.
MR BERRY: It is very important to address these issues with as much accuracy as possible. That is something that the Liberals never bother to pay much attention to. Thank you very much for that question. That is an important issue which is of concern to the people of the ACT. It is something which was featured in the Government's election campaign and we are closely interested in it.
In July last year the Government decided in principle to locate a range of non-acute health services on Acton Peninsula. Those services included rehabilitation, convalescent and aged care services, relocation of the Queen Elizabeth II hospital for mums and babies and the hospice.
ACT Health has been managing a planning process to develop detailed proposals for these services. An advisory committee was formed, which included community representation, to assist the planning process. A draft report was prepared, outlining the requirements for each service proposed for location at Acton, and proposals for the Acton site are expected to be considered by the Government shortly. They are issues that will be coming up to Cabinet shortly and we will keep you posted on developments.
Mr Humphries: Nothing has happened, in other words.
MR BERRY: Quite a lot has happened.
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