Page 3271 - Week 12 - Thursday, 19 November 1992
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games in the World Youth Cup in March next year. SBS has secured the rights, with the Australian Soccer Federation, to bring other international soccer teams to Australia over the next few years. Bruce Stadium has been rated by FIFA as one of the best soccer facilities, if not the best soccer facility, in Australia. Hosting of this game with Brazil will establish Canberra as an excellent venue for future international games. In fact, it will put us on the map.
I see a look of disdain on the other side. It seems that doing a top job is not good enough for the Liberals. Canberra is also a possible venue for some Olympic soccer events if the Sydney 2000 Olympic bid is successful. These types of events are also important for Canberra's tourism industry. They provide excellent national and international publicity for the city. They will also bring tourists. Madam Speaker, the Brazil game is a major sporting coup for Canberra. I am confident that it will lead to bigger and better things not only in promoting soccer in Canberra but also in promoting Canberra as a venue for the holding of major international events.
Methadone Clinic
MR DE DOMENICO: Madam Speaker, my question without notice is directed to the Deputy Chief Minister in his capacity as Minister for Health. I ask Mr Berry: Is it true that a hidden video camera has been installed in the toilet at the methadone clinic at the Woden Valley Hospital without the knowledge or consent of the clients? If it is true, can the Minister tell us whether this complies with privacy and human rights legislation?
MR BERRY: We will see whether it is true first, won't we?
Mr Moore: You will take it on notice?
MR BERRY: Yes, that is right. I will take it on notice.
Removal of Trees - North Watson
MR MOORE: My question is directed to Mr Wood as Minister for the Environment. I understand that a number of trees were cut down by ACTEW this morning in the North Watson area. Minister, as no doubt you will remember, this issue was raised recently at a public meeting that was attended by Mr Kaine, me and you at the Majura Primary School. What instructions did you give in relation to these trees and what action has been taken in regard to the situation?
MR WOOD: Madam Speaker, this matter has caused a deal of excitement this morning and is of concern and interest on my part. Certainly, when I was at that meeting in company with two other members from this Assembly, I indicated that the trees along the road reserve would be protected, and that remains the case. When I made that statement I was not aware of the existence of a number of acacias - and I take it that these are the trees you are talking about - adjacent to the very high voltage powerlines that run along that reserve and that, from memory, are 20 to 30 metres from the mature eucalypts we are talking about.
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