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(7) Based on the limited extent of LiDAR data (limited to most but not all of the ACT’s urban area), the average canopy cover percentage across all divisions is 19.18% (land use includes residential, commercial, urban open space and road reserves).
(8) Yes. Please see below table extracted from ACT’s Urban Forest Strategic Guide for the Urban Tree Planting Program June 2016 (Fig.8 Pg. 30).
(9) Data on changes in canopy cover require future data acquisition and analysis via further LiDAR capture.
(10) Yes. (a) The LiDAR data could be used for this purpose. (b) No. The necessary analysis has not been undertaken.
(A copy of the attachment is available at the Chamber Support Office).
Government—carers strategy
(Question No 2076)
Ms Le Couteur asked the Minister for Community Services and Facilities, upon notice, on 30 November 2018:
(1) What influence does the Carer’s Voice Framework, developed by the panel of carers, have on the Carers Strategy action plan process.
(2) Given that the Framework made a list of seven priorities for “enhanced support services” that carers need, two of these are addressed in the current action plan, why were five of the seven priorities not included in the action plan.
(3) When will each of the other five remaining priorities be considered.
(4) Given that one of the remaining recommended “enhanced supports” is superannuation compensation payment to be provided for carers by government and that this recommendation is an important mechanism for carers to plan for their future wellbeing, after devoting many of their “earning years” to caring, is the Government considering this recommendation; if not, can the Minister provide reasons as to why it is not.
Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) The ACT Government is committed to supporting and recognising the work of carers and acknowledging the difference they make in our community. In 2017, the ACT Government partnered with Carers ACT to develop the ACT Carers Strategy 2018-2028 (the Strategy). The Strategy was developed through a deliberative democracy process to ensure a strong carer voice guided its direction. The Carers Voice Deliberative Panel (the Panel) engaged 49 carers and other community members to establish a vision for a carer friendly city, the outcomes we want to see for carers, and our shared priorities.
Two documents make up the framework for the Strategy: the Carers Voice Panel Report (the Panel Report) and the Vision, Outcomes and Priorities Statement, which was based on key elements articulated in the Panel Report.
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