Mr GUNNER - 2011-05-04
How does Budget 2011-12 continue to build on this government’s record of protecting the Territory’s unique environment?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Fannie Bay for his question. He is right; it does build on this government’s outstanding delivery for the environment and protection of our environment.
A focus for me in this budget is on employment and training opportunities for Indigenous people in remote communities. That is why Budget 2011-12 has $2.1m to increase those opportunities, particularly for our ranger groups throughout the Northern Territory. There are 18 ranger groups across the Northern Territory. I want to see our Indigenous employment percentage go from 22% up to 30% over the next five years. A focus of Budget 2011-12 for the environment is targeting jobs and training opportunities for Indigenous rangers throughout the Northern Territory.
Another major focus for this government is the historic container deposit scheme. Budget 2011-12 delivers $490 000 to implement this landmark legislation, with a further $315 000 annually from 2012 to continue the operation of the scheme. Focusing on our regions - something the opposition forgot about during their time in government - we will be assisting remote communities to establish collection points through various grants, and help them clean up their communities prior to the commencement of the scheme.
This budget will ensure that, by 1 September this year, the Territory also becomes plastic bag free. You may have heard on the radio or seen on television the phase-out has commenced; the advertising has begun. We are providing plenty of assistance for retailers with information kits and information sessions that are being organised throughout the Territory.
Together, Cash for Containers and the plastic bag ban will move us towards a culture of recycling, and help achieve our Territory 2030 goal of reducing rubbish going into landfill by 50%.
Dr BURNS (Leader of Government Business): Madam Speaker, I ask that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Fannie Bay for his question. He is right; it does build on this government’s outstanding delivery for the environment and protection of our environment.
A focus for me in this budget is on employment and training opportunities for Indigenous people in remote communities. That is why Budget 2011-12 has $2.1m to increase those opportunities, particularly for our ranger groups throughout the Northern Territory. There are 18 ranger groups across the Northern Territory. I want to see our Indigenous employment percentage go from 22% up to 30% over the next five years. A focus of Budget 2011-12 for the environment is targeting jobs and training opportunities for Indigenous rangers throughout the Northern Territory.
Another major focus for this government is the historic container deposit scheme. Budget 2011-12 delivers $490 000 to implement this landmark legislation, with a further $315 000 annually from 2012 to continue the operation of the scheme. Focusing on our regions - something the opposition forgot about during their time in government - we will be assisting remote communities to establish collection points through various grants, and help them clean up their communities prior to the commencement of the scheme.
This budget will ensure that, by 1 September this year, the Territory also becomes plastic bag free. You may have heard on the radio or seen on television the phase-out has commenced; the advertising has begun. We are providing plenty of assistance for retailers with information kits and information sessions that are being organised throughout the Territory.
Together, Cash for Containers and the plastic bag ban will move us towards a culture of recycling, and help achieve our Territory 2030 goal of reducing rubbish going into landfill by 50%.
Dr BURNS (Leader of Government Business): Madam Speaker, I ask that further questions be placed on the Written Question Paper.
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