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agreement survives a change to the parties, removing the need for new condition reports, clarifying who is responsible for damage at the end of the tenancy and improving processes for managing bonds associated with share houses while also maintaining the integrity of our social housing lists.
Madam Speaker, these reforms will transform the act to recognise the variety of ways Canberrans actually live in our community today. This is the final step in modernising and simplifying our tenancy laws, a journey which began in 2016. They deliver a fairer and more robust framework, respecting the interests and rights of landlords and tenants. They demonstrate the government’s recognition of matters of significant social concern and their commitment to progressive reforms. These reforms demonstrate the government’s commitment to respond to those most in need of protection and responsibly use the role of the law precisely for their benefit.
Again, I thank those who engaged with the public exposure draft and the public consultation. The consultation process has resulted in a bill that is more precise, more clear and adapted to the needs of everyday Canberrans. This would not have been possible without the constructive and positive engagement of so many people. I commend the bill to the Assembly.
Debate (on motion by Mr Parton) adjourned to the next sitting.
Environment and Transport and City Services—Standing Committee
Report 10
MS CHEYNE (Ginninderra) (10.37): I present the following report:
Environment and Transport and City Services—Standing Committee—Report 10—Inquiry into Nature in Our City, dated 10 February 2020, together with a copy of the extracts of the relevant minutes of proceedings.
I move:
That the report be noted.
This is the 10th report of the Standing Committee on Environment and Transport and City Services. On 6 December 2017 the committee commenced a self-referred inquiry into matters affecting the value of the natural environment to an urbanising Canberra: nature in our city. You will not be surprised that there was a broad cross-section of interest from right across the community in an inquiry of this nature. The committee received 71 submissions and heard from 69 witnesses during seven public hearings held between March and May 2019.
Evidence was provided by a wide range of individuals, community organisations, experts and government officials. These contributors provided evidence on a wide array of topics and themes but were unified in highlighting the importance of nature for the city and the need to protect and enhance the city’s natural assets. On behalf of the committee, I would like to thank all the witnesses and submitters for their
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