7 May 2018

Open Access – Cabinet decision summary for the week of 7 May 2018

Cabinet date: Tuesday, 7 May 2018

Ombudsman Amendment Bill 2018 – combined pass

Minute number:  17/694/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Chief Minister present the Ombudsman Amendment Bill 2018 in the Legislative Assembly to expand the scope of the Reportable Conduct Scheme to include institutions providing spiritual care and pastoral activities.

A Proposed Framework for an ACT Biosecurity Act: Consultation Papers

Minute number:  18/106/CAB

Cabinet agreed the “ACT Biosecurity Act Consultation Paper - A Proposed Framework for an ACT Biosecurity Act” (Consultation Paper) and the “ACT Biosecurity Act, consultation paper Summary” (Framework Summary) be released for an eight week public consultation period to commence in May 2018.

ACT Government submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs Inquiry into Local Adoption

Minute number:  18/242/CAB

Cabinet agreed the ACT Government submission on domestic adoption in the ACT be provided to the Australian Government House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs’ Inquiry into local adoptions.

Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, no Triple Bottom Line Assessment was required for this item.

Ministerial Statement and ACT Volunteering Statement Action Plan 2018-21

Minute number:  17/587/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Minister for Community Services and Social Inclusion make a statement in the Legislative Assembly on The Importance of Volunteering in the ACT. Cabinet further agreed to the ACT Volunteering Statement Action Plan 2018-21.

Casino Legislation Amendment Bill 2018

Minute number:  18/274/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Attorney-General present the Casino and Other Gaming Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 in the Legislative Assembly.

The Triple Bottom Line Assessment for this item was considered by Cabinet on 9 April 2018 and released under 18/236/CAB (Additional probity measures in relation to possible Casino Redevelopment).

Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2018

Minute number:  17/719/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Attorney-General present the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2018 in the Legislative Assembly.
The Triple Bottom Line Assessment was considered by Cabinet on 12 February 2018 (17/718/CAB – Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2018 – policy approval) as part of the policy approval.

Appointments

Cabinet endorsed the below appointments.

Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, Triple Bottom Line Assessments are not required for appointments.

  • ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Senior Sessional Member Psychiatrists:  (Minute number 18/226/CAB); and
  • ACT Professional Standards Council Member (Minute number 18/116/CAB).