Page 2259 - Week 07 - Wednesday, 3 August 2016

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… continue to implement accessible and transparent systems which allow all members of the community, including culturally and linguistically diverse groups, to access land …

That is not how the multicultural communities are experiencing their access to land in particular.

I support that we need to build a supportive and inclusive environment for all Canberrans, and I understand that there is a balancing act in allowing religious facilities, but we have had a history of really supporting people who might end up being marginalised in this city by allowing them to build their churches and their places of worship.

So we will agree with everything to 2(a) and oppose 2(b). If we can split, it would be great.

Ordered that the amendment be divided.

MADAM DEPUTY SPEAKER: We will take the matters from 1(e) through to 2(a) as the first proposed amendment, and then we will take 2(b) as a second proposed amendment. The question is that 1(e) through to 2(a) inclusive be agreed to.

Paragraphs (1)(e) to (2)(a) agreed to.

MADAM DEPUTY SPEAKER: The next question is that amendment 2(b) be agreed to.

Question put:

That paragraph 2(b) of Ms Berry’s amendment be agreed to.

The Assembly voted—

Question so resolved in the affirmative.

Amendment agreed to.

Motion, as amended, agreed to.

Business investment

MR WALL (Brindabella) (4.59): I move:

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