Page 4308 - Week 12 - Wednesday, 25 October 2017

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(ii) the Budget position remains strong and provides a firm basis to deliver the Government’s policy platform;

(iii) the ACT will be home to 425 000 residents by 2020 and the Government is preparing for this population growth by investing in the infrastructure and services needed into the future; and

(iv) the Government is building a progressive and welcoming city that leaves no one behind; and

(2) acknowledges that the ACT Government will:

(a) continue to deliver on its commitments to the ACT community and invest in the services our community expects and deserves;

(b) prepare for the future by shaping and building our city to ensure Canberra remains one of the most liveable cities in the world; and

It gives me great pleasure to rise today to highlight the achievements of this government in the year since the 2016 ACT election. Twelve months is not such a long period of time, but what this government has delivered is remarkable. Summarising all this is no small task. I am sure my colleagues will talk about how their electorates have seen improved amenities and services since this government was elected to a historic seventh term. Whether it be upgrades to local libraries or schools or building new transport infrastructure to ease congestion into the future, rolling out green waste bins or introducing free off-peak bus rides for seniors, this is a government with a vision, a government that leads and that builds.

My electorate of Murrumbidgee has witnessed firsthand some of what this government has committed. Dog owners like myself, bookworms, community groups and public transport junkies are some of the people that have benefited from these commitments. With Canberra’s population projected to increase significantly over the next 20 years to over 500,000 people, it is a good thing that we have a hardworking Labor government at the helm laying the foundations to ensure that our city and our community are prepared for population growth into the future.

The dog lovers amongst us can rejoice at the prospect of a new fully fenced dog park which is being built in Weston Creek. This will cater for both small dogs and large dogs like my Ben and Charlie. For members of community groups or for those who love a good read, the revitalisation of Woden Library, Canberra’s busiest library, will deliver improved meeting room facilities and make learning and reading a more enjoyable and enriching experiences. We are also making our city greener by delivering on our commitment to trial the rollout of green bins and collection services in Chapman, Duffy, Fisher, Holder, Rivett, Stirling, Waramanga, Weston and Kambah. And we have come a long way in creating a vibrant and integrated travel network with diverse options to lift physical participation.

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