Page 31 - Week 01 - Tuesday, 9 February 2010
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Another says:
Isn’t this a real success? Wishing you relaxed days while the counting of the numerous successes of the festival of 2010.
This is from a community group:
The location of the festival this year was great. It was good to see people from all groups and associations working together. We are looking forward to participating again at next year’s festival.
Finally, I cannot resist saying to the naysayers opposite, who questioned the changes of the days, who questioned the participation policy, who tried their darnedest to take the air out of a celebration balloon last year: where were you over the weekend? How could you not be in the heart of the city and miss the atmosphere of inclusion and celebration? You talked down the weekend that showcases our multicultural community, and I am pleased to say that the community itself did not listen to you. They came out and supported the festival, showing the belief in and the commitment they have to not only their own communities but the ACT.
Finally, I would like to thank all those involved for their contribution to the success of the wonderful event that we know as the National Multicultural Festival.
Education Amendment Bill 2010
Mr Barr: I seek leave to present the Education Amendment Bill 2010.
Leave not granted.
Standing and temporary orders—suspension
MR BARR (Molonglo—Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Planning, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation and Minister for Gaming and Racing) (11.47): I move:
That so much of the standing and temporary orders be suspended as would prevent Mr Barr from presenting the Education Amendment Bill 2010.
It is disappointing, Madam Deputy Speaker, that on executive business day the government is not able to have the support of the opposition to introduce an important bill, one that clearly has been the subject of some debate in this place before and one that it would appear all parties agree is an important matter to debate. So, in seeking leave this morning, I was hopeful that I would be able to introduce this bill on the first sitting day of the year, befitting of its importance. However, if the opposition parties are going to deny me that opportunity then, of course, I will take the opportunity that is presented on Thursday to introduce the bill.
It is disappointing—and it does cast in a certain light the position of those opposite on this matter—that this is something that they consider worthy enough to have brought
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