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Information BulletinCorrespondence & PapersPage Cor-42and their crews from engaging in unsafe and irresponsible actions at sea, particularly nearenvironmentally sensitive marine ecosystems.End-of-trip facilities for cyclists, runners and walkersAll new major developments are now required to provide end-of-trip facilities for cyclists,runners and walkers under an amendment to the Queensland Development Code (QDC) thatcame into effect on 26 November 2010. End-of trip facilities include secure bike racks,lockers and showers for the use of commuters.Buildings required to provide these facilities include office buildings, shopping centres,tertiary education facilities and hospitals. The amended QDC applies to buildings greaterthan 2000 metres squared and building additions greater than 1000 metres squared.Young leaders meet at Australian Youth-Led ConventionSome of our most active and engaged young people gathered in Canberra this week for theinaugural Australian Youth-Led Convention.Welcoming the participants, Minister for Youth Peter Garrett, spoke about the importanceof youth-led organisations and young leaders, and the invaluable contribution they make toAustralian communities.Mr Garrett also announced the relaunch of the Australian Government's two main youthfocussedwebsites; -- the portal for government services and investment in youngAustralians; and the Australian Youth Forum's -- which gives young people the opportunity toconnect and engage with government anywhere, anytime.Settlement resourcesThe Department of Immigration and Citizenship has developed "Community Profiles" toassist service providers to better understand the backgrounds and needs of HumanitarianProgram arrivals.The Profiles contain information on key settlement locations, demographic characteristics ofrecent arrivals, likely settlement needs and cultural and country backgrounds.New Arts and Cultural accord launchedThe NSW Government has signed a three-year accord with the Local Government and ShiresAssociations to ensure continued growth of the arts and cultural sector across the State.President of the Shires Association of NSW Cr Bruce Miller said councils play a vital role insupporting and developing arts and cultural activities in local communities."We're delighted to sign this cultural accord and look forward to working on local arts andcultural initiatives and exploring how we can use existing infrastructure to meet our futureneeds," Mr Miller said. "This accord will also strengthen Aboriginal arts and culture."