Page 1768 - Week 06 - Thursday, 19 May 1994
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the independents to keep the competitive price pressure of the independent outlets in order to get the majors to match them. That was the thrust of the recommendations. Cabinet's response was, I think, in accordance with that. I will look at the report with a view to releasing it as soon as I can.
MR MOORE: Madam Speaker, I have a short supplementary question. Is the presence of independents in the petrol market similar to that of Independents in this chamber?
MR CONNOLLY: Madam Speaker, in petroleum, unlike politics, the presence of independents is of enormous benefit to the public.
Ms Follett: I ask that further questions be placed on the notice paper, Madam Speaker.
Fringe Benefits Tax
MS FOLLETT: Madam Speaker, on 11 May Mr Westende asked me a question relating to the increase in the ACT Government's liability for Commonwealth fringe benefits tax. I have a lengthy answer. Perhaps the shortest way of expressing it is to say that based on the total fringe benefits tax liability for 1992-93, the last financial year for which figures are known, the changed arrangements would result in an increase for the ACT of approximately $0.9m. However, program managers have had time to review the extent of fringe benefits and to take action to absorb the additional costs within budget estimates - which are adjusted for price indexation - and, where appropriate, allowances for growth. Madam Speaker, I ask for leave to have the full answer incorporated in Hansard.
Leave granted.
Document incorporated at Appendix 1.
Bicycle Paths
MR LAMONT: Yesterday, Mr Stevenson asked me a question in relation to bicycle path safety. I provided him with part of an answer. I would now like to provide him with the conclusion to that answer. Earlier this year the former Minister launched a bicycle strategy for the Australian Capital Territory called "Canberra Bicycle 2000", a copy of which I make available for you, Mr Stevenson. It was distributed throughout the Assembly at the time. I will get the former Minister to autograph that copy. I also have a number of stickers for your motor vehicle, including the one I now show you, which I will provide to you as well. In addition, I will make available to you - but I ask for its return - a copy of "Canberra Cycleways", which outlines what is reasonably expected of a person using such cycleways.
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