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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1997 Week 5 Hansard (15 May) . . Page.. 1460 ..
MR STEFANIAK (continuing):
It was the intention that training providers registered prior to 1996 under administrative arrangements would be included within the scope of the Vocational Education and Training Act 1995. Legal advice is that the Act does not extend to these providers, and the inclusion of a new provision, section 19A, overcomes this problem. Bringing these providers registered prior to 1996 within the coverage of the Vocational Education and Training Act 1995 will ensure that all registered providers enjoy the advantages and obligations of the quality assurance arrangements offered by registration. Mr Speaker, the Bill as presented contributes to the efficient operations and functioning of the Vocational Training Authority and the ACT Accreditation and Registration Council. I commend the Bill to the Assembly.
Debate (on motion by Mr Berry) adjourned.
Inquiry into Very High Speed Train
MR HIRD: Mr Speaker, pursuant to the order of the Assembly, I wish to inform members that the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism resolved on a reporting date for the inquiry into the very high speed train. On Thursday, 10 April this year, the Assembly asked the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism to inquire into and report on the economic impact of the construction of a very high speed train. The motion which referred the inquiry to the committee asked that the Assembly be informed of the "reporting date for the inquiry during the May sittings". At its meeting on Monday, 12 May of this year, the committee agreed to report on or before Tuesday, 2 December 1997, on this matter.
Alteration to Resolution of Appointment
MR WOOD (11.14): Mr Speaker, I move:
That the resolution of the Assembly of 27 June 1996 which appointed the Select Committee on Petrol Pricing be amended:
(1) by omitting "and shall report to the Assembly by the last sitting day in June 1997"; and
(2) by adding the following new paragraphs:
"(2) if the Assembly is not sitting when the Committee has completed its inquiry, the Committee may send its Report to the Speaker or, in the absence of the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker, who is authorised to give directions for its printing, circulation and publication; and
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