Page 4900 - Week 13 - Thursday, 28 November 2019
Next page . . . . Previous page . . . . Speeches . . . . Contents . . . . Debates(HTML) . . . . PDF . . . . Video
(5) What is the estimated date for completion of the (a) design, and (b) construction, of the facility.
Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) During the comprehensive ten-week public engagement process on the review of the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003 (the Act) the ACT Government consulted with multicultural organisations on needs and preferences, in particular around cremation. Groups specifically consulted include the ACT Multicultural Advisory Council, the Canberra Interfaith Forum, the Chairperson of the Hindu Council of Australia and members of the Jain, Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Islamic, Sukyo Mahikari and Brahma Kumari communities.
(2) As above, the ACT Government spoke to a significant number of community groups during the public engagement process on the review of the Act.
(3) The community will have the opportunity to comment on the design of the crematorium as part of the Development Application process.
(4) The ACT Public Cemeteries Authority will be responsible for the design of the facility. The Authority’s Board has diverse representation and the Authority may, as needed, undertake additional consultation. Initial consultation regarding requirements for the facility to meet specific faith needs of Hindu/Sikh community is occurring in November 2019. Further consultation with a broad range of faith groups will occur during the design phase in early-mid 2020. A stakeholder engagement plan will be developed in tandem with the project plan.
(5) The design of the facility is expected to be completed in the first half of 2020, with the facility operational by the end of 2020.
Schools—safety
(Question No 2792)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Development, upon notice, on 25 October 2019:
(1) What measures will the Government take to address concerns of student safety and school security at Miles Franklin Primary School as a consequence of the ACT Government withdrawing the proposal for fencing around Miles Franklin Primary School and South West Evatt oval in September 2019.
(2) Has the ACT Government considered the suggestion by local residents for the green space behind the school to be fenced in as a school security measure; if so, what (a) has been the outcome of that consideration and (b) is the indicative cost for fencing this area only.
Ms Berry: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
1) The Education Directorate works with each school community to ensure the safety of students, regardless of whether a school fence is in place or not. Specific measures are implemented as risks and issues are identified.
Next page . . . . Previous page . . . . Speeches . . . . Contents . . . . Debates(HTML) . . . . PDF . . . . Video