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(2) Who was responsible for (a) writing and (b) approving the content of the newsletter.

(3) What was the cost for (a) printing, (b) production and (c) distribution for each edition of the newsletter.

Mr Barr: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

1. In relation to the Our Canberra newsletter dated November 2015

(a) How many editions of the newsletter were published?

Five editions were published for each of the five main regions of Canberra – Belconnen; Tuggeranong; Gungahlin; Civic, Inner North and Inner South; and Woden, Weston Creek, Molonglo.

(b) What was the title of each edition?

Our Canberra

• Belconnen edition: approximately 43,000

• Tuggeranong edition: approximately 35,600

• Gungahlin edition: approximately 25,000

• Civic, Inner North and Inner South edition: approximately 45,200

• Woden, Weston Creek, Molonglo edition: approximately 29,100

2. Who was responsible for

(a) Writing?

Production of the newsletter was managed by CMTEDD Communications. Approved content was written and submitted by each ACT Government Directorate.

(b) Approving the content of the newsletter?

Approved content was provided by all directorates to CMTEDD. In accordance with the Government Agencies (Campaign Advertising) Act 2009 the Chief Minister as the responsible Minister, referred the newsletters to the Independent (Campaign Advertising) Reviewer, Professor Dennis Pearce AO. Following review of the campaign, the Independent Reviewer declared that the Our Canberra newsletter met the requirements of the Act.

3. What was the cost for

(a) Printing? Total for all editions - $16,885.00 incl GST.

(b) Production? There was a one-off newsletter template design cost of $1,232.00 incl GST. The CMTEDD Communications team then used the template to lay out the content and photos within existing staffing resources.

• Belconnen edition: $6,439.50 incl GST

• Tuggeranong edition: $5,337.90 incl GST

• Gungahlin edition: $3,731.40 incl GST

• Civic, Inner North and Inner South edition: $6,769.20 incl GST

• Woden, Weston Creek, Molonglo edition: $4,355.40 incl GST

Total: $ 26,633.40 incl GST.

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