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In relation to the claim that the Government has spent $240 million (Hansard 25 June 2008) on greenhouse gas abatement in the ACT, can the Minister provide a breakdown of spending (a) by program and (b) for each year that he has been in government.

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

See page 43 of Budget Paper 2.

Finance—government shares
(Question No 2116)

Dr Foskey asked the Treasurer, upon notice, on 1 July 2008:

(1) Does the ACT Government have shares in ANZ;

(2) Has the Government submitted any resolutions in any shareholder meetings, in any company; if so, can the Minister provide a list and details of any resolutions submitted.

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

1. Yes.

2. No.

ActewAGL—electricity meters
(Question No 2118)

Dr Foskey asked the Minister for Housing, upon notice, on 1 July 2008:

(1) Does ActewAGL report to Housing ACT if the electricity meter on a property is inaccessible;

(2) Does Housing ACT routinely check the accessibility of electricity meters on their properties;

(3) Can Housing ACT residents claim costs from Housing ACT if they have reported that the meter is inaccessible and no action has been taken, resulting in an overcharge from ActewAGL.

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

(1) ActewAGL does not differentiate between private and public dwellings for the purpose of meter reading. Issues relating to access are addressed to the account holder. If access is not provided ActewAGL will estimate electricity consumption.

(2) There is no systematic or routine check of access to electricity meters carried out by Housing ACT, however, under the terms and conditions of their tenancy agreements, tenants are expected to maintain the garden and surrounds of the property, including pruning and trimming of plants and shrubs.

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