MEDIA RELEASE

Report tabled for the Inquiry into Annual and Financial Reports 2020-2021 (Planning, Transport and City Services)

The Chair of the Standing Committee on Planning, Transport and City Services, Ms Jo Clay MLA, today tabled the Committee’s report into its Inquiry into Annual and Financial Reports 2020-2021.

The Committee held public hearings on 24 February, 25 February, and 4 March 2022 via videoconference with ACT Chief Minister Mr Andrew Barr MLA, Government Ministers Berry, Gentleman, Steel and Vassarotti and their accompanying Directorate officials.

A total of 80 questions were lodged during the Inquiry.

The Committee made 22 recommendations about the Western Edge studies, renewable electricity, building standards, building reuse, product stewardship, zero-emissions garbage trucks, block scraping, public and active transport, paths, mowing, mountain biking, dryland ovals, traffic fines and Fix My Street.

The Committee’s report is available on the Assembly’s webpage: https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/parliamentary-business/in-committees/recent-reports

Under the Assembly’s standing orders, the Government is required to respond to committee reports within four months of tabling.

STATEMENT ENDS – 31 May 2022

Committee Chair, Ms Jo Clay MLA on (02) 6205 0283

Committee Secretary, Martin Riordan on (02) 6205 0199 or at LACommitteePTCS@parliament.act.gov.au