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In the area of tourism, Ms Tucker talked about red tape and competition. She mentioned the social and environmental costs of things like competition. I also made a note saying, “What are the social and environmental costs of not introducing competition?”. We need to look at the other side of the equation as well. I was also pleased to note the comments made by Ms Tucker about the importance of the region and not just the ACT itself. I think we need to realise the importance of the region in terms of economic development, marketing tourism and green industries. That was one side of the remarks made.

On the other hand, Mr Wood, in his contribution, spoke mostly about the Kingston foreshore. When he spoke about the Kingston foreshore he spoke about the costs and the downside. I did not hear anything positive from Mr Wood. He concentrated on the negatives of the Kingston foreshore, and he gave us reasons why in the four years that he was in government he did not make a decision. Mr Wood, within seven weeks of being in government Mrs Carnell at least has stood up in this place and has made a decision.

Mr Connolly: It was hasty, ill-considered, and against the Territory's best interests; but it was a decision.

MR DE DOMENICO: I am always interested in the peanut gallery contributions when they come forward. I am pleased that they say things like that. Mr Wood got it wrong once again, and the chirpers on that side of the house, getting behind Mr Wood, have got it wrong as well. There was consultation with Cabinet colleagues, Mr Wood.

Mr Wood: Yes, afterwards.

MR DE DOMENICO: No; you have it wrong. I know that being where you are really hurts you, Mr Wood. Mrs Carnell, before she made the decision, consulted me, and I know that she consulted the other two members of the Cabinet as well.

Mr Berry: Afterwards.

MR DE DOMENICO: No, Mr Berry. You were not here, Mr Berry. You just keep going.

Mr Berry: Afterwards.

Mr Connolly: We will be checking Hansard to see what Mr Humphries said.

MR DE DOMENICO: Just keep flicking through the papers there. You will be right. Do not worry. Just keep flicking through the papers. Do not interrupt. Let me tell you what the truth is because you like to hear the truth. The truth is that Mrs Carnell did really consult with her colleagues; so, you are wrong, Mr Wood.

Ms McRae: About the asbestos and about the contamination, yes, sure.

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