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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1996 Week 6 Hansard (23 May) . . Page.. 1768 ..

The Government agrees in principle to the remaining 8 Recommendations, dealing with matters including:

. dealing with weed infestation and feral animals;

. renaming the Tourist Routes around the ACT;.

. the restoration and development of Tuggeranong Homestead and outbuildings as a tourist attraction;

. involving local Aboriginal organisations in consultation processes concerning the further development of the parks and reserves; and

. the adoption of an accreditation system for operators.

Mr Speaker, our agreement in principle, rather than simple agreement, on these Recommendations is not based on any hesitation regarding the Committee's proposals. Rather, it is based on the belief that we are already addressing the issues raised, or we believe we need more consultation with affected organisations or individuals, before being able to agree with the recommendations made by the Committee. Thus the Committee has recommended that the Parks Service be allowed to retain any revenue it raises for use within the parks system.

In fact, Mr Speaker, this Government's financial reforms will allow, through the introduction of accrual accounting, for organisations such as the Parks Service to retain the revenue they raise. This will provide new and significant incentives for bodies such as the Parks Service to explore revenue options.

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