Page 3213 - Week 10 - Thursday, 17 September 2015
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The ACT government continue to do what we can to offset some of these impacts as we work to help Woden town centre maintain its standing as a major employment and shopping district in the ACT. Our plan to improve the bus interchange and increase the retail space will make an important contribution to this goal.
New development and urban renewal rolling out through the Molonglo valley, as I mentioned, and through other major investments such as public housing renewal, upgrades to Cooleman Court and $6.6 million for a FIFA-accredited football facility at Melrose high will also make important contributions to stimulate local activity and ensure that the area remains an attractive place to live and visit.
MADAM SPEAKER: A supplementary question, Ms Fitzharris.
MS FITZHARRIS: Minister, how is the government responding to different community needs through the Community Services portfolio?
MADAM SPEAKER: I think that that question has to be relevant to Woden. It cannot be a general question. I will give you an opportunity to reword the question.
Dr Bourke: On the point of order, Madam Speaker—
MADAM SPEAKER: I did not make a point of order; I made a ruling. I have given the member—
Opposition members interjecting—
MADAM SPEAKER: No, I will not take a point of order. I have given the member, as I can under the standing orders, the opportunity to reword the question to make it in order.
MS FITZHARRIS: Thank you, Madam Speaker. Minister, how is the government responding to different community needs in Woden through the Community Services portfolio?
MADAM SPEAKER: That is perfectly fine. The Minister for Community Services, Minister Berry.
MS BERRY: I can assure members that the government’s community services framework in Woden and across the city is responding to the diverse needs of local people. There are often whole-of-government and whole-of-community issues at play and our response includes many overlapping initiatives shared amongst ministers. Our primary goals lie in our commitment to social inclusion and equality. We believe in supporting everyone to feel included and valued, to live happy and healthy lives and to contribute to the community.
I have mentioned before our work with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, an ongoing and central priority of this government. The focus we have agreed with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body on seeking to keep
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