Page 335 - Week 02 - Tuesday, 14 February 2017
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One of our key election commitments to Canberrans was to reduce alcohol-related violence and to improve the vibrancy of Canberra’s night-time economy. We are fulfilling our commitments straight away, and Minister Ramsay will introduce work to remove unnecessary regulation to the liquor industry in coming weeks.
To attract high-tech health businesses to our city Minister Fitzharris will bring legislation on gene technologies used in the territory into line with national standards.
To help the introduction of our city-defining light rail network the government will introduce transport reform legislation that will enable road users and light rail to jointly exist within Canberra’s road environment, supporting the operation of the light rail network.
Canberra is one of the world’s most livable cities because of the natural beauty that surrounds our city. The government is committed to conserving our environment and mitigating the impacts of climate change. As part of this commitment, Minister Gentleman will introduce the Nature Conservation Amendment Bill which will reduce paperwork and strengthen conservation outcomes when minor public works are required in nature reserves. Linking livability with the natural environment is a key part of the work the government will carry out in 2017.
Over the coming months the Deputy Chief Minister, Minister Gentleman and I will establish a new urban renewal authority and a new suburban development agency. Both will start their work on 1 July this year. This is wider work that will showcase cutting edge design in both urban and suburban environments while continuing to meet the demands of a growing city in an area of natural beauty. Minister Gentleman will also introduce work to amend several pieces of legislation within the planning, building and environment portfolio.
The government’s work over the next few months is focused on what Canberrans value most and what they want from their city. Canberrans want to know the government is listening to and working for them. Our debates in this place will have the interests of all Canberrans at their heart.
This ACT government that I lead is refreshed, it is reinvigorated and it is more positive than ever about our city’s future. The government was re-elected because of our bold, optimistic, long-term vision for Canberra, and all members of the government will make sure that we continue to deliver a better Canberra for the future.
I present the following papers:
Government priorities for 2017—Ministerial statement, 14 February 2017.
Priority Legislation Items—Autumn 2017.
I move:
That the Assembly take note of the ministerial statement.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
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