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(9) All those that nominated for the 2008 Chief Minister’s Canberra Gold Award were invited

(10) Certificates were posted out to those that could not attend.

Earth Hour—participation
(Question No 2043)

Mrs Dunne asked the Chief Minister, upon notice, on 10 April 2008:

(1) How many ACT Government agencies participated in the event Earth Hour held on 29 March 2008;

(2) How many of those agencies that participated in the event were registered.

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

1) 12

2) The following agencies were registered for Earth Hour:

• ACT Legislative Assembly

• ACT Chief Minister’s Department

• ACT Department of Treasury

• ACT Department of Territory and Municipal Services

• ACT Department of Education and Training

• ACT Department of Justice and Community Safety

• ACT Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services

• ACT Planning and Land Authority

• ACT Gambling and Racing Commission

• ACT Emergency Services Agency

• Canberra Theatre Centre

• National Convention Centre

All agencies listed above appear on the official sign-up data provided to the ACT Earth Hour team.

Mrs Dunne asked the Chief Minister, upon notice, on 10 April 2008:

(1) Where did the idea for the Canberra 2020 Summit originate and whose idea was it;

(2) How much did the Canberra 2020 Summit cost;

(3) Who paid for the Canberra 2020 Summit;

(4) Were the ACT public servants who attended the Canberra 2020 Summit, there in a private capacity;