Page 3763 - Week 09 - Wednesday, 24 August 2011
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initiative that took place under the auspices of CBD Ltd through July. We hope that there will be an announcement in the very near future in relation to CBD Ltd’s summer in the city program. I would like to take this opportunity that Mr Coe has presented to congratulate CBD Ltd on the work that they do in the city.
Mr Hanson: Mr Speaker, on a point of order, on relevance, Mr Coe really asked a question about rates and land taxes being charged to businesses in the CBD, not a question about skating in winter and activities conducted in summer. It was a very specific question about rates.
MR SPEAKER: My recollection of Mr Coe’s question is that he asked about rates and land tax and the CBD levy.
Mr Coe: On a point of order, the question was about revenue measures, not expenditure.
MR SPEAKER: I think that it is not inappropriate for the minister to have some discussion about where the money is being spent, given that you asked about the money that is being raised.
Mr Hanson: He asked about where the money is being raised, not where it is being spent.
MR SPEAKER: Mr Barr, you have the floor.
MR BARR: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I note the opposition of the Liberal Party to this particular initiative and the good work of Canberra CBD Ltd, and I will be sure to raise—
MR SPEAKER: Mr Barr, stick to the question, thank you.
MR BARR: Thank you, Mr Speaker. I will be sure to raise that with them when I meet with them next. Yes, Mr Coe, businesses within the CBD make a contribution to Canberra CBD Ltd in addition to paying a range of other government charges.
DR BOURKE: Supplementary, Mr Speaker?
MR SPEAKER: Yes, Dr Bourke.
DR BOURKE: In relation to the programs outlined, minister, would you advise of any community attitudes of which you are aware?
MR BARR: There is very strong support for the work that the government is undertaking throughout the city. Take, for example, the works on Alinga Street that I mentioned previously. The response from building owners and traders has indeed been overwhelmingly positive. It is an important outcome for a part of the city that clearly, from the business perspective and for regular users of that part of Civic, required upgrading.
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