Page 920 - Week 03 - Thursday, 21 March 2019
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To the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory
The following residents of the ACT draw to the attention of the Assembly to the need for an independent inquiry into violence in ACT Public schools and the handling of these incidents by the Education Directorate.
Your petitioners, therefore, request the Assembly to call upon the Territory Government to conduct an independent review into violence in ACT Public schools and the handling of these incidents by the Education Directorate.
Violence in schools—petition 8-19
By Ms Lee, from 207 residents:
To the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory
This petition of certain residents of the Australian Capital Territory draws to the attention of the Assembly to the need for an independent inquiry into violence in ACT Public Schools and the handling of these incidents by the Education Directorate.
Your Petitioners therefore request the Assembly to call upon the Territory Government to conduct an independent review into violence in ACT Public schools and the handling of these incidents by the Education Directorate.
ANU public transport—petition 6-19
By Mrs Kikkert, from 1128 residents:
To the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory
The following residents of the ACT draw to the attention of the Assembly that the ACT Government’s new transport network removes the number 3 bus—a route that has serviced the ANU campus for many years, providing transport options to thousands of students who live in residence halls and others who commute to and from campus. This decision disconnects the ANU from Canberra’s wider public transport network.
Students will have to walk up to one kilometre to access the nearest bus stop. Those who must travel between the City Bus Station and campus will face a half-hour walk, including at night time.
This decision particularly affects students with disabilities and mobility issues, students living in self-catered accommodation, financially disadvantaged students who cannot afford cars, international students, and students with safety concerns, such as female and LGBTIQA+ students. It also impacts students with acute or chronic illnesses who need access to Canberra’s major hospitals, both of which are currently on the number 3 bus route.
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