ACT Executive
Overview
The ACT Executive consists of the Chief Minister and other Ministers and their staff. The ACT Executive has powers under the Australian Capital Territory (Self Government) Act 1988 to govern the Territory and execute and maintain enactments and laws.
During the reporting period the responsibility for the administration of the budget appropriation for the ACT Executive rested with the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate. The ACT Executive financial results, including asset management, and the Management Discussion and Analysis are reported in Volume 2 of the 2017-18 Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate Annual Report.
Barr Ministry (as at 30 June 2018)
Andrew Barr
Chief Minister
Treasurer
Minister for Economic Development
Minister for Tourism and Major Events
Yvette Berry
Deputy Chief Minister
Minister for Education and Early Childhood Development
Minister for Housing and Suburban Development
Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence
Minister for Women
Minister for Sport and Recreation
Meegan Fitzharris
Minister for Health and Wellbeing
Minister for Transport and City Events
Minister for Higher Education, Training and Research
Mick Gentleman
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Minister for Planning and Land Management
Minister for Urban Renewal
Gordon Ramsay
Attorney-General
Minister for Regulatory Services
Minister for the Arts and Community Events
Minister for Veterans and Seniors
Shane Rattenbury
Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability
Minister for Justice, Consumer Affairs and Road Safety
Minister for Corrections
Minster for Mental Health
Rachel Stephen-Smith
Minister for Community Services and Social Inclusion
Minister for Disability, Children and Youth
Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Minister for Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations
Staff
Staff are employed under the Legislative Assembly (Members Staff) 1989 Act (LAMS Act).
Staff employed at 30 June 2018
Classification | Staff FTE | Staff Headcount | Female FTE | Male FTE | Female Headcount | Male Headcount |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Chief of Staff | 0.8 | 1 | - | 0.8 | - | 1 |
Chief Adviser | 0.4 | 1 | - | 0.4 | - | 1 |
Senior Adviser L2 | 9.7 | 10 | 6.7 | 3.0 | 7 | 3 |
Senior Adviser L1 | 14.7 | 15 | 5.7 | 9.0 | 6 | 9 |
Adviser L2 | 5.9 | 7 | 1.7 | 4.2 | 2 | 5 |
Adviser L1 | 13.7 | 17 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 10 | 7 |
TOTAL | 45.2 | 51 | 21.2 | 24.0 | 25 | 26 |
Gender breakdown at 30 June 2018
LAMS – ACT Executive | Female | Male |
---|---|---|
FTE by Gender | 21.2 | 24.0 |
Percentage of Workforce | 47% | 53% |
Headcount by Gender | 25 | 26 |
Percentage of Workforce | 49% | 51% |
Financial management and associated reporting was provided to the ACT Executive through the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate. The provision of payroll services was through Shared Services.
Accommodation and building security was controlled by the Office of the Legislative Assembly, who also provided oversight of workplace health and safety and associated risk management, facilities management and workplace environmental management. Reporting on these issues is contained in the 2017-18 Office of the Legislative Assembly Annual Report. Emergency Management is managed by the Office of the Legislative Assembly, while Business Continuity Arrangements have shared management between the Office of the Legislative Assembly and the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate.
Corporate administrative and financial support, including protocol matters, awards, functions and events, were provided by the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate.
The Executive’s legal services are provided by the ACT Government Solicitor’s Office, which review any issues to ensure compliance with the Model Litigant Guidelines.
Further information may be obtained from
Robert Wright
Executive Director
Corporate
+61 2 6207 0569
robert.wright@act.gov.au
Kirsten Thompson
Director
Corporate Management
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
+61 2 6207 8207
Kirsten.thompson@act.gov.au