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destination for morning runs, dog walking and generally connecting with nature. These spaces have been more vital to the wellbeing of Canberrans than ever during the COVID-19 restrictions.
The reserves also play a vital role in conserving the natural environment through protecting endangered woodlands, grasslands and animals and providing important wildlife corridors through the ACT and into New South Wales.
The Franklin grasslands have been important in protecting flora and fauna and support both the natural temperate grassland and the golden sun moth, along with the small patch of yellow box and red gum grassy woodland. It is also home to populations of the threatened striped legless lizard, the perunga grasshopper and Ginninderra peppercress and provides a foraging habitat for the superb parrot.
The Molonglo River reserve contains some of Canberra’s best river landscapes and is home to many native plants and animals, including the threatened pink-tailed worm-lizard, the superb parrot, natural temperate grassland and box gum grassy woodland habitat. The rich biodiversity contained within the nature reserve provides a variety of conservation, research, recreational and educational experiences for all to benefit from.
The government respects the value Canberrans place on nature reserves and green spaces and is committed to continuing this work for all ACT residents to enjoy.
Mr Barr: That’s the end. All further questions can be placed on the notice paper.
MADAM SPEAKER: I agree with that, Mr Barr.
Papers
Madam Speaker presented the following papers:
Assembly Budget Protocols—Agreement between the Speaker and the Chief Minister on budget and funding arrangements for the Office of the Legislative Assembly and Officers of the Assembly, dated 20 August 2020.
Standing order 191—Amendments to:
Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2020, dated 26 and 27 August 2020.
Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2020, dated 26 and 27 August 2020.
Mr Gentleman presented the following papers:
Auditor-General Act, pursuant to subsection 21(1)—Auditor-General’s Reports—
No 3/2020—Data Security—Government response.
No 6/2020—Transfer of workers’ compensation arrangements from Comcare—Ministerial response, dated August 2020.
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