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 CMTEDD. The ACT Executive financial results, including asset management, and the Management Discussion and Analysis are reported in Volume 2.1 of the 2018‑19 CMTEDD Annual Report.
Barr Ministry (as at 30 June 2019)
Andrew Barr
Chief Minister
Treasurer
Minister for Social Inclusion and Equality
Minister for Tourism and Special Events
Minister for Trade, Industry and Investment
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 Sport and Recreation
Minister for Women
Meegan Fitzharris
Minister for Health and Wellbeing
Minister for Higher Education
Minister for Medical and Health Research
Minister for Transport
Minister for Vocational Education and Skills
Rachel Stephen-Smith
Minister for Children, Youth and Families
Minister for Disability
Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
Minister for Employment and Workplace Safety
Minister for Government Services and Procurement
Minister for Urban Renewal
Mick Gentleman
Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Minister for Planning and Land Management
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Minister assisting the Chief Minister on Advanced Technology and Space Industries
Gordon Ramsay
Attorney-General
Minister for Arts and Cultural Events
Minister for Building Quality Improvement
Minister for Business and Regulatory Services
Minister for Seniors and Veterans
Shane Rattenbury
Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability
Minister for Corrections and Justice Health
Minister for Justice, Consumer Affairs and Road Safety
Minister for Mental Health
Chris Steel
Minister for City Services
Minister for Community Services and Facilities
Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Minister for Roads
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 | 0.9 | 1 | 0 | 0.9 | 0 | 1 |
Chief Adviser | 1.4 | 2 | 0 | 1.4 | 0 | 2 |
Senior Adviser L2 | 9.7 | 10 | 5.7 | 4.0 | 6 | 4 |
Senior Adviser L1 | 15.0 | 15 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 8 | 7 |
Adviser L2 | 10.0 | 11 | 2.4 | 7.6 | 3 | 8 |
Adviser L1 | 15.3 | 20 | 10.1 | 5.2 | 14 | 6 |
TOTAL | 52.3 | 59 | 26.2 | 26.1 | 31 | 28 |
Gender breakdown at 30 June 2018
LAMS – ACT Executive | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
FTE by Gender | 26.2 | 26.1 |
Percentage (%) of Workforce | 50 | 50 |
Headcount by Gender | 31 | 28 |
Percentage (%) of Workforce | 53 | 47 |
Financial management and associated reporting was provided to the ACT Executive through CMTEDD. The provision of payroll services was through CMTEDD’s Shared Services.
The Office of the Legislative Assembly controlled accommodation and building security, provided oversight of workplace health and safety and associated risk management, and provided facilities management and workplace environmental management. Reporting on these issues is contained in the 2018-19 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 the Legislative Assembly and CMTEDD.
CMTEDD Corporate provides administrative and financial support, contract management, assistance with protocol matters, awards, functions and events. Contracts relevant to the ACT Executive are included at Appendix 1. CMTEDD Contracts.
During 2018-19 the ACT Executive received three Freedom of Information access application requests. Of these, two were transferred to ACT Government directorates and a decision on the partial releasee of information was made on the third request within the statutory timeframe allowed under the Freedom of Information Act 2016. During the reporting period ACT Executive published 61 open access information documents on Ministerial Diaries and Ministerial and Ministerial staff travel and hospitality expenses. Ministers’ open access information can be found at https://www.act.gov.au/open-access/ministers-information.
The Executive’s legal services are provided by the ACT Government Solicitor Office, which review any issues to ensure compliance with the Model Litigant Guidelines.
Further information can be obtained from
Robert Wright
Executive Group Manager
Corporate
CMTEDD
+61 2 6207 0569
Robert.Wright@act.gov.au
Kirsten Thompson
Executive Branch Manager
Corporate Management
CMTEDD
+61 2 6207 8207
Kirsten.Thompson@act.gov.au