ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher has outlined the Territory Government's priorities in 2011-12 across eight key service delivery areas, with 52 specific projects and 51 measurable targets.

 

In a Ministerial Statement to the ACT Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister has set out priority areas in transport, planning, health, education and climate change, many of which are directly linked to the outcomes of the ‘Time2Talk: Canberra 2030' community consultations which occurred last year.

 

"A liveable, sustainable city, timely access to health care, more housing options, better public transport, a robust local economy, and improvements in public safety are just some of the priorities that we will be actively addressing over the coming year,” Ms Gallagher said.

 

“We have a vision of Canberra as a lifelong learning capital, and are focused on growing the tertiary education sector, and we will invest in building a skilled workforce, fostering innovation in business, research and economic development.”

 

The Chief Minister has confirmed that future reforms will be established on an extensive community consultation process.

 

"As a forward-looking and accountable Government, it is vitally important that the community knows what we intend to deliver, how and when we are going to do it, and how our progress will be measured," the Chief Minister said.

 

Ms Gallagher has also confirmed that the Government will issue a report on the priority areas outlined in her address within six months.