Page 4373 - Week 12 - Thursday, 24 October 2019
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Since the tragic incident, the terms and conditions for entrants in events at Summernats have been amended to explicitly prohibit persons being seated in or on vehicles without being seated in a seat that is engineered for use in that vehicle and that persons seated in that seat must be wearing a seatbelt. The organisers also restated that burnouts were prohibited within the event, with the exception of certain specific events. I thank Coroner Cook for considering this matter.
The ACT government has a long history of supporting Summernats and is committed to working with the organiser and police to protect those attending and participating in the event. Each year the Summernats organiser is required to submit a risk management and safety plan which is reviewed by the ACT government to ensure that a high level of safety for participants, attendees and the public is maintained. The ACT government is committed to monitoring the arrangements for Summernats and will respond as appropriate to make any changes required to protect the community and participants during the event. I once again express my sympathies to the family and friends of Mr Newsome.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
Coroner’s report—inquest into the death of Michael Richard Hall—report and government response
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) (3.37): Pursuant to standing order 211, I move:
That the Assembly take note of the following papers:
Coroners Act, pursuant to subsection 57(5)—Report of Coroner—Inquest into the death of Michael Richard Hall—
Report.
Government response.
MR RATTENBURY (Kurrajong—Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability, Minister for Corrections and Justice Health, Minister for Justice, Consumer Affairs and Road Safety and Minister for Mental Health) (3.37): The government response and the report of Corner Boss into the tragic death of Mr Michael Richard Hall were tabled in accordance with the requirements of the Coroners Act. I firstly offer my sincere condolences to Mr Hall’s family and friends who lost a loved one in such tragic circumstances. Mr Hall was a well-known and successful competitive endurance cyclist and people all over the world were affected by his untimely and tragic death.
Coroner Boss made a number of recommendations relating to the infrastructure and speed limits at the intersection where this tragic accident occurred and the current requirements relating to bicycle lighting. I thank Coroner Boss for considering this matter.
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