Page 4627 - Week 13 - Wednesday, 27 November 2019
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will he ensure that if there are documents, they are treated in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.
MR GENTLEMAN: Madam Speaker, I do not have the power under the FOI Act to provide that certainty. It is a matter for independent processes.
Mrs Dunne: Point of order. The question was: would he ensure that the documents were reviewed and that they would be treated in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. He is a decision-maker in relation to the Freedom of Information Act. The minister cannot avoid this issue.
MADAM SPEAKER: Minister, did you have anything to add?
MR GENTLEMAN: No.
MADAM SPEAKER: The minister has responded to me. I have taken it that he will take advice and deal with it.
Sport—swimming pools
MS CODY: My question is to the Minister for Sport and Recreation. Minister, what facilities are available for Canberrans wanting to swim this summer?
MS BERRY: As the weather is warming up, Canberrans are getting ready to enjoy the summer season in our public swimming pools. Having access to a great public pool is an important way for communities to enjoy a fun and active summer.
The ACT government is responsible for the management of six public pools in our region. Each of these facilities offers a wide range of indoor facilities, such as heated pools, gyms and cafes. There are also our much-loved outdoor facilities at the Dickson and Manuka pools.
In 2018-19 our six ACT government pools had a very successful swimming season, with over 1,050,000 visits to the centres. Canberra’s residents clearly love going to a pool in summer, and especially our outdoor pools. Dickson pool had a 25 per cent increase and Manuka Pool had a 15 per cent increase in the number of visits.
The government is dedicated to investing in sport and recreation facilities, including at Manuka Pool and Mount Stromlo leisure centre on the south side. We have also completed a one-month trial of gender-specific swimming sessions at the Canberra Olympic Pool. The trial was in response to community feedback about supporting inclusion and providing a safe, sensitive environment for people who may not have previously had access to water-based activities. The trial had 274 women and 134 men participating in the men and women-only sessions on offer.
I am sure that our whole community is looking forward to another summer in Canberra where we can all enjoy swimming and outdoor activities at our public pools.
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