Cabinet decision summary for the week of 18 March 2019
Cabinet date: Monday, 18 March 2019
Motor Accident Injuries Bill 2019 and Government Response to Standing Committee on Justice and Community Safety Report on the Inquiry into Motor Accident Injuries Bill 2018
Minute number: 18/492/CAB
Cabinet agreed the Treasurer present the Motor Accident Injuries Bill 2018 in the ACT Legislative Assembly. Cabinet also agreed to the tabling of the Government response to the Justice and Community Safety Committee Report on the Inquiry into Motor Accident Injuries Bill 2018 in the ACT Legislative Assembly. The Triple Bottom Line Assessment was considered by Cabinet on 30 July 2018 (18/399/CAB - Compulsory Third Party Insurance Scheme – Implementing the Citizens’ Jury’s Chosen Model – Policy Approval) as part of the policy approval.
Ministerial Statement: Chief Minister’s Mission to Indonesia
Minute number: 19/116/CAB
Cabinet agreed the Chief Minister make a statement on the Ministerial Delegation to Indonesia in February 2019 in the ACT Legislative Assembly.
Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, no Triple Bottom Line Assessment was required for this item.
Ministerial Statement: ACT Fire and Rescue Aerial Capability
Minute number: 19/151/CAB
Cabinet agreed the Minister for Police and Emergency Services make a statement on ACT Fire and Rescue Aerial Capability in the ACT Legislative Assembly.
Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, no Triple Bottom Line Assessment was required for this item.
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
Minute number: 18/779/CAB
Cabinet agreed the Attorney-General present the Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 in the ACT Legislative Assembly. The Bill makes minor and technical amendments to improve legislation primarily administered by the Justice and Community Safety Directorate.
Government position on Crimes (Anti-Consorting) Amendment Bill 2019
Minute number: 19/108/CAB
Cabinet agreed to not support the passage of the Crimes (Anti-Consorting) Bill 2019. Cabinet agreed that the ACT Government is strongly committed to ensuring the safety of the community and will continue to pursue effective measures to target and disrupt criminal gangs. A Triple Bottom Line Assessment was undertaken and it was determined the submission did not impact on any categories.
Ministerial Statement: Building Regulatory Reforms
Minute number: 19/108/CAB
Cabinet agreed the Minister for Building Quality Improvement make a statement on Building Regulatory Reforms in the ACT Legislative Assembly. Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, no Triple Bottom Line Assessment was required for this item.
Canberra joining the Welcoming Cities Network
Minute number: 19/101/CAB
Cabinet agreed to Canberra joining the Welcoming Cities Network.
Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) unsolicited bid and future use of Canberra Technology Park - February 2019
Minute number: 19/10/CAB
Cabinet agreed to the next steps for the future use of Canberra Technology Park site in Watson and for implementation arrangements to be settled through relevant Directorates and Ministers.
ACT Government Submission to the Review of Commonwealth Tobacco Control Legislation
Minute number: 19/100/CAB
Cabinet agreed to the ACT Government Submission to the Thematic Review of the Australian Government Department of Health’s Tobacco Control Legislation.
Approval of the Molonglo River Reserve – final draft Reserve Management Plan
Minute number: 18/750/CAB
Cabinet agreed to support submission of the final draft Molonglo River Reserve – Reserve Management Plan to the Minister for the Environment and Heritage for approval in accordance with the Nature Conservation Act 2014 (the Act).
ACT Government Submission to the Comprehensive Review on the Legal Framework of the National Intelligence Community
Minute number: 19/140/CAB
Cabinet agreed to the ACT Government Submission to the Comprehensive Review on the Legal Framework of the National Intelligence Community.
Appointments
Cabinet endorsed the below appointments.
- Appointment of an Acting Judge of the Supreme Court (Minute number 19/107/CAB)
- Safe and Supportive Schools Advisory Committee (Minute number 19/164/CAB)
Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, Triple Bottom Line Assessments are not required for appointments.
Cabinet date: Friday 22 March 2019
Partnership Agreement between the Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peak Organisations and the Council of Australian Governments on Closing the Gap
Minute number: 19/156/CAB
Cabinet agreed the Chief Minister sign the Partnership Agreement on Closing the Gap 2019-2029 between the Australian Government, State and Territory governments and Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peak Organisations.