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20.03.10

NOTICES AND EVENTS

Expression o Interest or Independent Reviewer - ACTGovernment Campaign Advertising

The ACT Legislative Assembly recently passed the Government Agencies (Campaign

Advertising) Act 2009. The purpose o the Act is to ensure the appropriate use o

public unds or advertising or other communication.

The ACT Government is seeking expressions o interest rom a suitably qualied

person to independently review proposed ACT Government advertising campaigns

over $40,000 to ensure they comply with the Act.

The Reviewer will provide limited assurance through inquiry, observation and

analysis o key documents and inormation that the Act and guidelines have been

adhered to. They will also be required to report bi-annually to the Legislative

Assembly.

The successul candidate will have extensive experience and expertise in one ormore o the ollowing areas:

communications;

media and advertising; and

legal and/or government administration.

The successul candidate will need to have the ability to exercise sound judgement

in the interpretation o the Act and related guidelines.

Remuneration the successul candidate will be remunerated on a per diem basis,

at a rate to be determined by the Remuneration Tribunal.

Expressions o interest and a detailed resume should b e submitted by Friday 9 April

2010 to:

Executive Director

Arts, Communications, Events and Protocol

Chie Minister Department

PO Box 158, Canberra City, ACT 2601

For urther inormation please contact Simon Kinsmore on 62053188 or email

simon.kinsmore@act.gov.au

Seniors Week

ACT Seniors Week will run rom Sunday 21 to Sunday 28 March 2010. Theres

an action-packed program throughout the week eaturing indoor and outdoor

activities, as well as a range o inormation sessions specically aimed at olderpeople. The week-long program is designed to celebrate older Canberrans,

demonstrate their contribution to the local community, and also give those who

are willing the chance to try something new. For more inormation and to view the

program visit www.cota-act.org.au

Free travel on ACTION buses or seniors

ACTION is providing ree O-Peak travel or holders o an ACT Seniors Card during

Seniors Week rom Monday 22 March to Friday 26 March 2010. O-Peak is any time

(weekday) between 9.00am and 4.30pm and again ater 6.00pm.

Canberrans 75 years or older are also entitled to ree travel on ACTION buses at any

time using an ACTION Gold Card. To receive your ree Gold Card visit a Canberra

Connect Shopront or the Drivers Licence Service in the Civic Library. Application

orms are also available online at www.action.act.gov.au

Seasonal u vaccine now ree to more peopleFrom January 2010 more p eople are eligible to receive ree seasonal inuenza

vaccine.

People in the ollowing groups are now eligible or ree annual inuenza vaccine

under the National Immunisation Program:

anyone aged 65 years and over;

all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and over; all pregnant women; and

anyone aged six months and over with medical conditions predisposing them to

severe inuenza, such as hear t disease, chronic lung conditions, chronic illnesses

and impaired immunity.

The vaccine or the Australian 2010 inuenza season has three strains - the

pandemic (H1N1) 2009 strain, an H3N2 strain and a B strain.

People who have had Panvax H1N1 inuenza vaccine can still have seasonal

inuenza vaccine. People listed in the above group should not delay seasonal

inuenza vaccination because o recent vaccination with Panvax H1N1 vaccine.

People who are not eligible or ree seasonal inuenza vaccine should still consider

vaccination against inuenza, particularly health care workers, child care workers

and parents o children less than six months o age. The vaccine will be available

rom GPs on prescription. Inuenza vaccine supplies or the private market are

expected to be in pharmacies rom mid April.

Some workplaces provide ree inuenza vaccination to their sta so it is worth

checking i your workplace has a sta inuenza vaccination program.

Inuenza vaccine or those eligible or ree vaccine under the National

Immunisation Program has been distributed to GP practices but check with your

GP to ensure they have stock on hand beore your appointment.

I you eel you may be eligible or the ree seasonal inuenza vaccine talk to yourGP or contact the Health Protection Service on 6205 2300

Large-scale controlled burns in Namadgi National Park

The Department o Territory and Municipal Services wishes to advise the public

that, weather permitting, large-scale controlled burns will be conducted in

the Brandy Flat and Mount Clear areas within Namadgi National Park, 20 40

kilometres south o Tharwa. These controlled burns are expected to commence on

Wednesday 24 March 2010 and are expected to run or seven days.

The controlled burns orm a key par t o this years Bushre Operations Plan and will

serve to reduce re uel loads. Residents are advised that smoke rom these b urns

will be visible rom Canberra. For more inormation please call Canberra Connect

on 13 22 81 or visit www.tams.act.gov.au

Grand Party in the Park on tomorrow

The Grand Party in the Park is a un, ree event or grandparents, grandchildren and

riends. Featuring live entert ainment including Elvis & Dean Martin, childrens activi-

ties, jumping castle, stalls and tasty ood a great day out or all ages! A ree shuttle

bus will be running rom Constitution Avenue car park (opposite CIT).

When: Sunday 21 March (11.00am - 3.00pm)

Where: Glebe Park, City

For more inormation visit www.roundtown@act.gov.auor call Communities @

Work on 6293 6500.

How can I dispose o my unwanted goods?

Recycling is good but re-use is better! Find a new owner or your unwanted but

usable items through one o the ollowing.

ACT Government re-usables facilities at Mugga Lane and Mitchell Resource

Management Centres.

Second-hand Sunday on 28 March 2010 (registrations close on 23 March).

Trash and treasure markets.

Garage sales.

Internet services such as Allclassieds, Yoink and Freecycle.

The local Trading Post newspaper.

Canberra Times free adverts on Tuesdays.

Charity shops.

Second-hand dealers.

Inormation about Government waste and recycling acilities, recycling

options in the ACT, Second-hand Sunday and more is available at

www.tams.act.gov.au/live/Recycling_and_Waste

Changes to Parking RulesFollowing updates to the Australian Road Rules, some changes have been m ade

to parking rules in the ACT, eective 15 March 2010. Trafc rule changes have also

been implemented.

The parking changes relate to:

stopping a vehicle on a painted island;

parking in time limited areas;

parking in a Road Related Area; and

parking in marked bays.

To nd out more about these parking rule changes, please visit

www.ors.act.gov.au or call Canberra Connect on 13 22 81. I you wish to nd out

more about a range o other updates recently made to the Australian Road Rules

please visit

www.tams.act.gov.au/move/australianroadrules (Australian Road Rules).

Dogs Day OutA great day out with your dog with lots o demonstrations, activities and

competitions.

When: Sunday 28 March (11.00am - 2.00pm)

Where: Lake Tuggeranong Foreshore (Mortimer Lewis Drive)

For more inormation visit www.roundtown.act.gov.auor call Canberra Connect on

13 22 81.

INVITATION TO COMMENT

Public submissions invited on Heritage Act reviewPublic submissions are being invited on a review o t he Heritage Act 2004, which

is the legislative basis o the ACT Heritage Council - the ACT Governments main

advisory body on heritage issues. The review will explore the eectiveness o the

Act, the tests used or awarding heritage status, the consistency o local criteria

with Commonwealth heritage criteria, and the synergies between ACT heritage andplanning laws. Heritage consultant, Mr Duncan Marshall will lead the review and the

community consultation, which will include workshops with stakeholders.

A discussion paper has been released, setting out the terms o reerence or the

review. Submissions can be made until Friday 7 May 2010. To nd out more visit

www.tams.act.gov.au

Drat Environmental Impact Statement: Kings HighwaySouthern Deviation drop-in sessions

The ACT Government invites members o the community interested in the Kings

Highway Southern Deviation Drat Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to attend

an inormation drop-in session. As part o the consultation process, ACT Government

representatives and consultants will be available to answer your questions on the

Drat EIS.

Where: Speedway Room, Quality Hotel, corner Badham and Cape Streets, Dickson

When:Tuesday 30 March 2010 (5.00pm to 8.00pm)

The Drat EIS has been submitted to the ACT

Planning and Land Authority and is now available at

www.actpla.act.gov.au/topics/your_say/comment/drat_eis/Federal_Highway

The closing date or comments on the Drat EIS is Tuesday 13 April 2010.

For more inormation please contact Technical Ofcer Alan Boreland (SMEC Australia

Pty Ltd) on 6126 1927 or Project Ofcer Stephen Howard on 6207 7294

Codifcation o the Change o Use Charge

In the 2009-10 Budget, the ACT Government agreed to the codication

o the Change o Use Charge system in the Territory. The local consultant

Macroeconomics.com.au has been engaged to undertake this project, led by

Proessor Des Nicholls o the Australian National University.

A report has been developed by the consultants, which includes the codication

schedules expected to be implemented in the Territory. This report is available at

www.communityengagement.act.gov.au

Public input into this discussion paper is welcome and submissions should be

orwarded to changeouse@act.gov.au by COB 31 March 2010.

Molonglo Valley Strategic Assessment

The ACT Planning and Land Authority invites public comment on the:

Draft Strategic Assessment Report of the Molonglo Valley Plan for the Protection of

Matters o National Environmental Signicance, which evaluates matters o national

environmental signicance and recommends a range o management and mitigation

measures; and

Framework for the Draft Molonglo Valley Plan for the Protection of Matters of

National Environmental Signicance, which will set out t he policies and procedures

to ensure development will not cause unacceptable impacts on matters o national

environmental signicance.

Community drop-in inormation sessions on the documents

When: Wednesday 7 April (4.00pm to 7.00pm)

Where: Weston Creek at St Peters Anglican Church, corner Parkinson Street and

Watling Place, Weston.

When:Tuesday 13 April (4.00pm to 7.00pm)

Where: Belconnen at Holy Covenant Anglican Church, 89 Dexter Street, Cook.

For copies o the reports and details on how to comment, visitwww.actpla.act.gov.au/Molongloor call ACT Planning and Land Authority on 6205

8350. Closing date or comments is COB Friday 23 April 2010.

ACT Legislation RegisterUser Survey 2010

The ACT legislation register is an authorised electronic statute book that provides the

community with ree and quick access to ACT legislation and related inormation.

The register is central to the making, notication, commencement, operation,

interpretation, proo, republication, amendment and repeal o legislation and

instruments made under legislation. The register has been in operation since 12

September 2001. Since that time it has had many enhancements and most recently a

new search unction has been installed.

The Parliamentary Counsels Ofce (PCO) is seeking your input to help us identiy

where the register is meeting your needs and where the register could do more.

Whether youre a regular user or will be having a look at the register or the rst time,

please let us know what you think.

The survey will be available until 5.00pm on Friday 26 March 2010. I you

have any questions call PCO on 6205 3700. Please visit the register website at

www.legislation.act.gov.auto complete the survey.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 4 o the Roads and Public Places Act 1937,o the intention to close the ollowing roads in the ACT.

DEAKIN / YARRALUMLA

MAIN COMMUNITY PATH: Kent Street / Novar Street (western side) betweenDudley Street and Denison Street.

TIME: Saturday 27 March 2010 (6.00am to 3.00pm).

REASON: electricity network maintenance.

CITY

MULWALA LANE: will be closed between Moore Street and Rudd Street.

COMMUNITY PATH: Mulwala Lane (northern, southern, eastern and western sides)will be closed between Moore Street and Rudd Street.

TIME: 6.00pm Thursday 1 April to 6.30am Tuesday 6 Apr il 2010.

REASON: kerb and pavement reconstruction.

AINSLIE

CARPARK: located at the south eastern corner o Wakeeld Gardens behind theAinslie Shopping Centre will be closed.

TIME: 7.00am Monday 29 March to 5.00pm Sunday 30 May 2010.

REASON: Ainslie Shopping Centre upgrade.

FYSHWICK

COMMUNITY PATH AND CARPRK: in ront o 179 Gladstone Street will be closed.

TIME: 6.00am Saturday 27 March to 6.00pm Wednesday 14 April 2010.

REASON: building reurbishment.

PHILLIP

FURZER STREET: will be closed between Corinna Street and Furzer Street

adjacent to the rear o the Woden Public Library.

COMMUNITY PATH: Furzer Street (southern side) between Corinna Street and

Furzer Street adjacent to the rear o the Woden Public Library will be closed.

TIME: 7.00am Monday 29 March to 5.00pm Monday 14 June 2010.

REASON: construction o new bus parking bay.

Any person wishing to comment on the above notice may contact Colin Evans on6207 6821.

RURAL

COPPINS CROSSING ROAD between William Hovell Drive and Uriarra Road.

TIME: Saturday 27 March 2010 (10.00am to 1.30pm).

REASON: Appliance Installations Stages Car Rally 2010.

Any person wishing to comment on this notice should contact Slobodan Paunovicon 6207 6601.

Barriers, warning and diversion signs to be erected on site.

Riaat ShoukrallahDelegated Ofcer, Roads ACTLocked Bag 2000Civic Square ACT 2608

Northbourne Avenue and London Circuit roadworks

London Circuit and parts o Northbourne Avenue will undergo signicant saety

improvements and maintenance over the next three m onths. The works include

replacing deteriorated sections o road, improvements to the existing on-road

cycle paths and ootpaths and the provision o new on-road cycle paths on

sections o London Circuit.

The ACT Government is ast-tracking the roadworks by scheduling overnight and

weekend work. Lane closures will be kept to o-peak times t o minimise the impact

on road users. Road users are encouraged to allow or extra commuting time when

travelling through the aected areas.

The entire works will be completed by mid-June 2010. To nd out more visit

www.tams.act.gov.au