Hansard - ACT Legislative Assembly

Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 2003 Week 2 Hansard (6 March) . . Page.. 827 ..

War protest by school students

(Question No 491)

Mr Pratt asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, upon notice, on 13 March 2003

(1) What was the cost to ACT Policing of overseeing the student war protest on Wednesday 5 March;

(2) How many ACT Australian Federal Police (AFP) Officers were involved in the security arrangements for the protest;

(3) Were any officers injured during the protest;

(4) Was any force needed by police during the protest;

(5) How much of an impact will this protest have on the ACT AFP budget.

Mr Wood: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:

(1) $1,011.98.

(2) 12.

(3) No.

(4) No.

(5) The protest will have no significant impact on the ACT AFP budget.

Multicultural centre

(Question No 492)

Mr Pratt asked the Minister for Community Affairs, upon notice, on 13 March 2003:

In relation to the development of a Multicultural Centre:

1) Where is the Government up to with plans to establish a Multicultural Centre in Canberra;

2) Are any detailed plans available in relation to the Government's plans for a Multicultural Centre in Canberra;

3) Are there any ideas circulating as to where the Government would build or house a Multicultural Centre.