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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1998 Week 6 Hansard (3 September) . . Page.. 1901 ..
MS TUCKER (continuing):
In the cinema war we are likely to see the demise of the independent cinemas like Electric Shadows, which will lead to less diversity in the movies shown in Canberra, not more. We will just end up with the same movies being shown in more locations, just as we have the same retail chains in all the malls. Does this Government value having diversity in both cinema and retail industries in Canberra, or do you think we are better served by having these industries dominated by a few major players?
MR SMYTH: This Government does value diversity. I am not aware of the details of what was put to the Manuka LAPAC, but all such proposals will be considered on their merits.
MS TUCKER: My supplementary question is: How do you believe, right now, as planning Minister, that you are ensuring that diversity is retained?
MR SMYTH: The diversity is currently there. A significant number of submissions have been received on the proposed variation for eight cinemas in Civic. We will look at and assess all those submissions as required by the process. We will take them into account before any inner decisions are made to progress any developments.
Ms Carnell: I ask that all further questions be placed on the notice paper. I note that it is 3.30 and Mr Berry took 20 minutes of question time, so the Government did well.
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MS CARNELL (Chief Minister and Treasurer): Mr Speaker, for the information of members, I present, pursuant to subsection 29(3) of the Cultural Facilities Corporation Act 1997, the third quarterly report, for the period 1 April 1998 to 30 June 1998, of the Cultural Facilities Corporation.
MR HUMPHRIES (Attorney-General, Minister for Justice and Community Safety and Minister Assisting the Treasurer): Mr Speaker, for the information of members, I present the following papers:
Calvary Public Hospital - Information Bulletin - Patient Activity Data - July 1998.
Calvary Public Hospital - Information Bulletin - Patient Activity Data - July 1998.
Pursuant to standing order 83A, I present an out-of-order petition, lodged by Mr Moore from 358 citizens, concerning the Health Regulation (Abortions) Bill 1998.
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