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whether she can answer a question for something she is not responsible for, based on the very clear precedent you set yesterday.
MR SPEAKER: One moment, Mr Smyth. Mr Smyth, I believe the question is in order. Whilst the delegates, it is my understanding, to this body are appointed through some federal act, the Chief Minister, through her intergovernmental relations, clearly has the ability to influence or at least advocate for the ACT on this.
Mr Smyth: On the point of order, it is a federal government function over which the ACT has no control. Which part of her portfolio covers the placement of memorials on the foreshore of the lake?
MR SPEAKER: I was explicit about that—the Chief Minister, in her role as Chief Minister and through her intergovernmental relations, has the ability to advocate on behalf of the ACT. Ms Le Couteur has asked her whether she is doing that.
Mr Coe interjecting—
MR SPEAKER: Order, Mr Coe! Chief Minister.
MS GALLAGHER: Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I understand it, this is a committee appointed through—
Mr Hanson: Double standards.
MR SPEAKER: Order! Chief Minister, one moment, please. Stop the clocks, thank you. Mr Hanson, would you like to withdraw the suggestion?
Mr Hanson: I shall withdraw today, Mr Speaker.
MR SPEAKER: Thank you, Mr Hanson. Chief Minister.
MS GALLAGHER: Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I understand it, this is something that is managed through the National Capital Authority. I have received a letter around this matter, and I am taking further advice about in what capacity I can influence appointments to that committee.
MS LE COUTEUR: A supplementary.
MR SPEAKER: Yes, Ms Le Couteur.
MS LE COUTEUR: Chief Minister, what is the government’s position on the proposed war memorials by the lake side?
Mrs Dunne: Mr Speaker, I think that now we are trespassing into the remit of the commonwealth. It is well beyond the Chief Minister’s remit.
Ms Hunter: She is asking for the ACT government’s position.
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