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what it can to create a community where people are more resilient and supportive of each other. This vision of a more connected community in the ACT is something I believe we must continue to strive to achieve. As a result, I will continue to prioritise the important work of suicide prevention in the territory.
There is no single answer for preventing suicide, but each step forward is an important one. I am pleased with the collaborative work that is happening in the ACT. I look forward to continuing to serve the ACT in this regard as the Minister for Mental Health, and I will continue to keep the Legislative Assembly and the public up to date on our work.
I present a copy of the statement:
Suicide Prevention in the ACT—Ministerial statement, 22 October 2019.
I move:
That the Assembly take note of the paper.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
Crimes (Protection of Police, Firefighters and Paramedics) Amendment Bill 2019
Mr Gentleman, pursuant to notice, presented the bill, its explanatory statement and a Human Rights Act compatibility statement.
Title read by Clerk.
MR GENTLEMAN (Brindabella—Manager of Government Business, Minister for Advanced Technology and Space Industries, Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Minister for Planning and Land Management and Minister for Police and Emergency Services) (10.59): I move:
That this bill be agreed to in principle.
I am pleased to present the Crimes (Protection of Police, Firefighters and Paramedics) Amendment Bill 2019 to the Legislative Assembly. The bill will introduce new offences into the Crimes Act 1900 to help ACT police officers, firefighters and paramedics be better protected on the job, recognising the special occupational vulnerability these workers have when performing their everyday duties.
The work of police officers, firefighters and paramedics in the ACT is integral to the safety and wellbeing of our community. It is important that we have laws that support these workers to carry out their jobs effectively. In performing their duties, police officers, firefighters and paramedics put themselves in harm’s way to keep our community safe. As a result, they are exposed to risks that others in the community are not required to face in their everyday jobs.
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