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– The ACT Office for Women (OfW) maintains the ACT Women’s Register and provides information from women who have indicated an interest in nominating for appointment to ACT Government and non-Government Boards and Committees.

– The ACT Government requires all proposed appointments to it Board and Committees to be referred to the OfW prior to submission to Government. The OfW advises on strategies for increasing women’s representation on Boards and Committees for each proposed appointment.

– The ACT Government 2008-09 Budget Initiatives: Build and Maintain the ACTPS Capacity supports the development of a diverse and productive leadership group, with targeted training programs to support the promotion of more women into senior positions.

– The Equity and Diversity Framework ensures programs consider the Employment Framework for People with a Disability, the ACT Woman’s Plan, the Multicultural Framework and the Caring for Carers Policy.

ACTION bus service—off-peak timetables
(Question No 2168)

Dr Foskey asked the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, upon notice, on 7 August 2008:

What is the timetable for increasing the frequency of off-peak and weekend bus services.

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

Phase two of Network 08 will see the full introduction of Network 08 - providing the same bus routes 7 days a week. This phase will commence once enough bus drivers have been employed.

ACTION is continuing its recruitment campaign for permanent part time and weekend casual bus drivers in Canberra, regional New South Wales and Sydney to meet this demand.

ACTION bus service—patronage
(Question No 2169)

Dr Foskey asked the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, upon notice, on 7 August 2008:

What are the average monthly ACTION bus patronage figures since October 2001.

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

ACTION Monthly Patronage Figures:

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