Page 262 - Week 01 - Thursday, 14 February 2019
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Members will know that in this year’s budget the Chief Minister announced the establishment of the $5 million CBR screen fund, which is administered by Screen Canberra. It is investing in commercial screen productions undertaken in Canberra to help build the growth and sustainability of our local film industry by attracting more major projects.
The fund partners on the development, production and marketing of high quality feature films, television series and other screen projects from local, interstate or international practitioners that have significant Canberra elements and benefit, and are capable of reaching local and international audiences and delivering commercial success. A minimum of 20 per cent of the fund is reserved for emerging local screen content providers.
It is great to see that this environment of government support for our screen industry is seeing Canberra build a reputation nationally as a location of choice for high-end TV dramas such as The Code and Secret City, and feature films such as Joe Cinque’s Consolation and The Furies. Ease of access, ease of approvals for use of land, clear light under filming conditions, relatively light traffic and our proactive film office have made Canberra indeed a great place to film.
Mr Barr: I ask that all further questions be placed on the notice paper.
Supplementary answers to questions without notice
Government—ex gratia payment
MR BARR: Ms Lawder asked me a question in relation to the Hartigan case. I have been advised that Master Hartigan’s lawyers have asked for an extension until 1 March to provide further information. That extension request has been granted.
Public housing—thermal performance
MS BERRY: During yesterday’s question time Mr Parton asked me about how many at-risk public housing tenants were visited during Housing ACT’s heatwave response. Housing ACT considers at-risk people to be 80 years of age or over living in single tenancies. During December 2018 and January 2019 Housing ACT made approximately 592 phone calls to talk the people who live in public housing through how to look after themselves in extreme heat. An additional 43 face-to-face visits were conducted by housing managers where additional support was requested or where Housing ACT could not contact the tenant or family members by phone.
ACT Fire & Rescue—equipment
MR GENTLEMAN: In regard to the question on the Bronto earlier, I can advise that public safety was not compromised as a result of no aerial appliance being available in the ACT in January. ACT Fire & Rescue’s ability to respond to fires where the aerial appliance would normally be utilised did not change. Other appliances could have been utilised to manage these incidents.
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