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CHIEF MINISTER FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
Question No. 1334
Government Service - Commencement Reception
MR CORNWELL - Asked the Chief Minister upon notice on 23 August 1994:
In relation to the Reception on 6 July 1994 to celebrate the commencement of the separate ACT Government Service
(1) What was the name of the choir performing at the function.
(2) What were the songs sung at the reception and who chose them.
(3) Was one of the songs a gay rights anthem "Keep on Loving Boldly".
(4) Why was the choir deemed appropriate for this particular function and why were the particular songs deemed appropriate.
(5) What relevance did the choir or the songs have to the commencement of a separate ACT Government Service.
(6) Was the choir paid for its services and if so, how much.
MS FOLLETT - The answer to the Members question is as follows:
(1) The choir that performed at the Chief Ministers Reception are known as the "ACT Government Service Womens Choir".
(2) The songs performed by the Choir were "Never Turning Back", "Inaneay Capuana" and "Song of the Soul". They were chosen by the choir from their limited repertoire.
(3) No.
(4) The success of the Choirs previous performances during International Womens Week indicated that they would provide an entertaining interlude during the formal proceedings. The songs were deemed appropriate because their lyrics reflected the themes of strength, unity and looking forward which are appropriate characteristics of the new ACTGS. They were well received by the audience.
(5) The choir contains representatives from most ACTGS Agencies and the songs were chosen for the reasons above.
(6) No.
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