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That is the issue at hand, notwithstanding what Mr Lamont or Mr Wood might say. Until Mr Wood or somebody else can convince us otherwise, we cannot believe that this facility is being utilised to the maximum of its ability. Madam Speaker, that is all I need to say.
Mr Lamont: It is used now seven days a week.
MR DE DOMENICO: Mr Lamont, that is where you are wrong. If you would like to do some more homework you will find out that it is not, in fact, used seven days a week.
MADAM SPEAKER: The discussion has concluded.
CANBERRA IN THE YEAR 2020 STUDY
Final Report and Paper
Debate resumed from 19 October 1993, on motion by Ms Follett:
That the Assembly takes note of the papers.
MS SZUTY (4.09): Madam Speaker, I would like to begin my comments on the final report of the Canberra in the Year 2020 study by thanking the Government for enabling me to take the time to thoroughly read the tabled reports Canberra 2020 : Vision for Prosperity and Choosing our Future : Canberra in the Year 2020 prior to my responding to the study, which I am in the process of doing today. Having read both reports, I consider them to be truly stunning achievements by the Canberra in the Year 2020 Reference Group and the ACT Government in responding to the motion and terms of reference passed in this Assembly in 1992.
I would like to remind members of the process that we have been through with the Canberra in the Year 2020 study. Stage 1, from August to November 1992, focused on developing an approach to the study, defining the role of the ACT Government and the community in the process, and a preliminary analysis of trends, issues and fundamental goals for Canberra over the coming decades. Stage 2, from December 1992 to February 1993, built on the preliminary discussion of trends and issues set out in the first quarterly report. During this stage 11 issues papers were prepared by the ACT Government covering key areas. Stage 3, from March to May 1993, focused on community consultation through the distribution of the issues papers and the consultation program of the Canberra in the Year 2020 Reference Group. That brings us to the final stage of the study, from June 1993, which has consisted of the completion of the community consultation process by the reference group and the preparation of this report.
Madam Speaker, a considerable number of people have contributed very greatly to the work that has been done in preparing this final report. The reference group members and their chair, Peter Ellyard, deserve most congratulations for the efforts that they put into the 2020 study over a 12-month period. There has been a considerable contribution by departmental officers over the time as well, by
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