Page 1073 - Week 04 - Wednesday, 20 March 2013
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(g) transport for Canberra—implement the Capital metro project to deliver the first light rail stage for Canberra and develop a master plan for light rail across our city;
(h) climate change—implement policies to reduce energy use and save households money, drive the uptake of a 90% renewable energy target and establish Canberra as Australia’s solar capital;
(i) disability services—support the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme so that people with disability can fully participate in our society;
(j) public infrastructure—continue to invest in critical public infrastructure such as the Majura Parkway, The Canberra Hospital Women and Children’s Hospital Stage 1 and 2, and our new Cancer Centre; and
(k) industrial relations—continue our work in making Canberra a safe and desirable place to work by extending portability of long service leave, implementing the recommendations of the Getting Them Home Safely report and expanding trades traineeships and apprenticeships in the ACT Public Service.
I am pleased to introduce this motion today—pleased because strong leadership, forward-looking policies and the delivery of transformational projects are hallmarks of good government, hallmarks of this government, and pleased because this government have proven time and time again not only our leadership credentials but also our ability to deliver high-quality services, infrastructure and improved outcomes for our community.
Our centenary has provided a fantastic opportunity for Canberrans to reflect on our achievements over the last 100 years. From our 1913 beginnings we have come a long way. Our national institutions proudly exhibit our nation’s most important treasures. Schools and universities have been established to support a city that has become a place of learning and culture. Suburbs, roads and hospitals have been built.
But more importantly, a new Canberra community has been formed, particularly since self-government in 1989. Our local community’s pride in our city and in our achievements is strong. Indeed, earlier this month 80 per cent of Canberra residents interviewed expressed being proud or extremely proud of Canberra, stating, “Canberra is a city with good services, events and opportunities.”
The government has a clear vision for the future of Canberra as a fair, sustainable and economically vibrant capital. That vision can only be realised through the implementation of strong and progressive policies. I will briefly touch on the government’s key policy approaches to achieve our vision. More detail on these policy approaches will be presented by ministers and other members of the government during debate on this motion.
The ACT government will continue to invest across the city to ensure that Canberrans have access to high-quality services. Municipal services directly impact on the lives of
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