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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1997 Week 4 Hansard (8 May) . . Page.. 1113 ..

MR KAINE (continuing):

In addition, there are a number of permanent and special exemptions from the arrangement. Furthermore, there is a temporary exemption mechanism if a jurisdiction believes that the sale of the good in question could give rise to a threat to the health, safety or environment of the jurisdiction. During the period of the exemption, ministerial council consideration will be given to harmonising the standards between the jurisdictions.

The implementation of the Australian Mutual Recognition Agreement four years ago broke down the barriers of the trade in goods and the movement of occupations in Australia. The broadening of this arrangement to include New Zealand is the next logical step in this process. Freer trade and the movement of occupations between Australia and New Zealand will result in a bigger market for business and contribute to the health of the Australian economy. This Bill will ensure that the ACT has the capacity to specifically benefit from these changes.

Debate (on motion by Mr Wood) adjourned.

MR MOORE (11.00): I move:

That the resolution of the Assembly of 21 November 1996 which referred the matter of the Strategic Development Options for Ainslie/O'Connor to the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment for inquiry and report be amended by omitting from paragraph (1) "by 31 May 1997".

The requirement for an altered date is because we are still waiting on reports from the Government to be able to continue working on that project. I think it is far better for us to work according to the motion, rather than have a date that we simply will not be able to meet, whilst we are awaiting information from the Government.

Question resolved in the affirmative.

MR WOOD (11.01): I move:

That the resolution of the Assembly of 20 February 1997 which referred the matter of community consultation on legislation to the Standing Committee on Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation for inquiry and report be amended by omitting "by the last sitting day in June 1997".

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