Page 2269 - Week 08 - Wednesday, 5 June 2013
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in. Inevitably, accidentally or on purpose, they end up getting wet, but we always leave the park with a great adventure story to tell.
As a dog lover, I was especially pleased to see that the RSPCA and Domestic Animal Services are each receiving significant amounts of funding from this budget. This funding will enable them to continue to provide essential services, including the provision of an animal shelter for stray and injured animals, including native wildlife, as well as animal welfare inspector services.
Fellow dog lovers in the inner north will also be pleased that this government has committed to building a new dog park in their neck of the woods. As a regular user of the Belconnen dog park, I know how much these pieces of community infrastructure are appreciated by the community.
As a parent of children who attend Macgregor Primary School, I know how excited other parents, children and staff are at watching the school’s community grow and strengthen. That is directly as a result of this government’s support. A friend of mine, Helen, who lives in Weetangera and whose children attend Belconnen high, will be pleased with the $2 million upgrade. Belconnen high is a great school and one that will greatly benefit from this new funding.
This budget shows that this Labor government is also looking after the aged and elderly members of our community. The budget lowers the age of qualification for the seniors gold card from 75 to 70. We are investing $1.7 million for a new mobile dental clinic that ensures proper dental care for those who are not able to travel a distance to see a dentist. We are also upgrading parks and footpaths that are frequently used by our aged and elderly residents. I know that the Groovy Grannies of Holt, who regularly walk through the west Belconnen suburbs, are especially pleased to see that the footpaths along Spofforth and Drake Brockman in Holt are receiving some TLC in this budget.
This budget sets us on a path to make the most of available resources to make sure that our city remains a fair and caring city, and I commend this motion and the amendments to the chamber.
Amendments agreed to.
Question put:
That the motion, as amended, be agreed to.
The Assembly voted—
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Ayes 9 |
Noes 8 | ||
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Mr Barr |
Ms Gallagher |
Mr Coe |
Mr Seselja |
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Ms Berry |
Mr Gentleman |
Mr Doszpot |
Mr Smyth |
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Dr Bourke |
Ms Porter |
Mrs Dunne |
Mr Wall |
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Ms Burch |
Mr Rattenbury |
Mr Hanson | |
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Mr Corbell |
Mrs Jones | ||
Question so resolved in the affirmative.
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