Legislative Assembly Debates.pdf

Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Bill (No 2) was debated. The Children and Young People Amendment Bill 2005 (No 2) and Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Bill 2005 were also discussed. The Emergency Services—Select Committee was mentioned. Executive business was given precedence. The sitting pattern for 2006 was noted. The Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2005 (No 2) was discussed. Questions without notice were asked about capital works projects, the Emergency Services Authority's headquarters, national competition policy payments, and the Auditor-General's reports. Government programs, a sustainable transport plan, and the Emergency Services Authority's internal audit were also mentioned. The SouthCare helicopter service and urban development committee were discussed. Prison funding and government achievements were noted. Supplementary answers were given to questions about education, government expenditure review, suicide prevention, and committee reports. The Terrorism (Extraordinary Temporary Powers) Bill 2005—exposure draft was mentioned. Papers were tabled, including the Canberra central task force report. A matter of public importance was raised about adapting a car-based city to a declining oil supply and climate change. Leave of absence was granted, and standing orders were suspended for an adjournment debate. The Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2005 (No 2) was debated again. Members gave valedictory speeches, discussing various topics, including personal attacks, the Canberra Hospital, the ACT Motorcycle Riders Association, and the justice system. Answers were given to questions about telecommunications projects, public service positions, the Eastman trial costs, and housing tenancy matters.