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(4) (a) $645,000 (b) $645,000

(5) The Government does not propose to remove the recently installed machines.

Flags—distribution
(Question No 1277)

Mr Stefaniak asked the Chief Minister, upon notice, on 12 February 2004.

In relation to the A.C.T. flag;

(1) How many flags have been distributed since you took office and to whom have they been distributed;

(2) Is there any charge for these flags, if so, what is the charge;

(3) What mechanisms are in place for individuals or groups with little or no resources to borrow flags instead of purchasing them.

Mr Stanhope: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) Twenty four, with 9 being donated and 15 loaned

List of organisations that flags have been donated to:

-Australian Workers Heritage Centre QLD

-National Service and Combined Forces Assoc of Australia

-Burnett War Memorial Museum QLD

-Ride for Youth of the Outback

-Canberra and Region National Services Assoc

-Scouts ACT –2 replacement ACT flags for Camp Cottermouth

-Protocol Unit, Premiers Dep’t SA

-Merriwa Shire Council Visitor Centre

List of those organisations and individuals that flags have been loaned to:

-Canberra & Region National Services Assoc

-Annette Ellis MP for disabled students representing the ACT

-Canberra Masters Netball Team

-Team Canberra Sydney 2002 Gay Games

-Richard Haggar, Western Australia for Australia Day January 2003

-Scout Association

-Exchange Teachers Program Dec 2002 till Jan 2004

-Member of the community – for daughter’s 21st birthday celebrations

-Friendship Force Queanbeyan/Canberra

-The Gathering Place, Brigidine Convent

-Canberra Big Bike Ride, Canberra Connect

-Protocol Unit, Premiers Dep’t South Australia

-ACT Combined Defence Force Services Hockey in Adelaide

-Under 16 Boys & Girls Basketball Championships Tasmania as requested by Sidebottom Member for Braddon, Burnie Tasmania

-Friendship Force Queanbeyan/Canberra