25 November 2019


Cabinet date: Monday, 25 November 2019

Government Position on Jones PMB Crimes (Offences Against Frontline Community Service Providers) Amendment Bill 2019

Minute number: 19/647/CAB

Cabinet agreed to not support the passage of the Crimes (Offences Against Frontline Community Service Providers) Amendment Bill 2019.

A Triple Bottom Line Assessment was undertaken and it was determined the submission did not impact on any categories.

ACT Preventive Health Plan

Minute number: 19/572/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the ACT Preventive Health Plan 2020–2025, which outlines the Government’s plan to keep Canberrans healthy and active at every stage of life and prevent chronic disease.

Government Response to the Select Committee Final Report on Inquiry into ACT Fuel Pricing

Minute number: 19/546/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government response to the Legislative Assembly Select Committee final report into ACT fuel pricing.

ACT Government responses to inquiries on drones and drone noise

Minute number: 19/565/CAB

Cabinet agreed to Government responses to the Commonwealth Issues Paper on the Review of the Air Navigation (Aircraft Noise) Regulations 2018 – Remotely Piloted Aircraft and the ACT Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism’s Inquiry into Drone Delivery Systems in the ACT.

Government Response to Standing Committee on Planning and Urban Renewal Report 10 – Draft Variation to the Territory Plan 355: Calwell Group Centre

Minute number: 19/550/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government response to the Standing Committee on Planning and Urban Renewal Report 10 – Draft Variation to the Territory Plan 355 – Calwell Group Centre, including the draft variation be approved with changes specified in the Government response.

Government Response to Standing Committee on Planning and Urban Renewal – Report 9 – Draft Variation to the Territory Plan 360: Molonglo River Reserve – Changes to public land reserve overlay boundaries and minor zone adjustment

Minute number: 19/551/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government Response to the Standing Committee on Planning and Urban Renewal Report 9 following the Committee’s inquiry into Draft Variation to the Territory Plan 360: Molonglo River Reserve changes to public land reserve overlay boundaries and minor zone adjustment.

CO-SPONSORED Unit Titles (Management) Amendment Bill – agreement to introduce

Minute number: 19/294/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Minister for Planning and Land Management present the Unit Titles Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 in the Legislative Assembly.

Agreement to Table the Report of the Review into the Gaming Machine Tax Rebate

Minute number: 19/354/CAB

Cabinet agreed to table the report on the review of the gaming machine tax rebate in the Legislative Assembly – Gaming Machine Tax Rebate Statutory Review Report. Cabinet also agreed to the drafting of legislative amendments in relation to the operation of the gaming machine tax rebate for small or medium clubs and club groups.

Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2019 (No 2) – Exposure Draft Bill

Minute number: 19/260/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Attorney-General present the Exposure Draft Bill: Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2019 (No 2) in the Legislative Assembly.

A Triple Bottom Line Assessment will be released pending Cabinet agreement to the introduction of final legislation in the Legislative Assembly.

Government Response to Standing Committee on Public Accounts—Report 7— Inquiry into Auditor General’s Report 1 -Worksafe ACT’s Management of its Regulatory Responsibilities for the Demolition of Loose-Fill Asbestos Contaminated Houses

Minute number: 19/460/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Minister for Employment and Workplace Safety table the Government Response to Standing Committee on Public Accounts Report 7 – Inquiry into Auditor General’s Report 1: WorkSafe ACT’s Management of its Regulatory Responsibilities for the Demolition of Loose-Filled Asbestos Contaminated Houses in the Legislative Assembly.

Appointments

Cabinet endorsed the below appointments.

· Training Fund Authority Board (Chair) (Minute number: 19/440/CAB)

· ACT Magistrates Court Registrar (Minute number: 19/544/CAB)

· ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Minute number: 19/341/CAB)

· Clinical Leadership Forum (Minute number: 19/468/CAB)

· Official Visitor - Corrections (Minute number: 19/639/CAB)

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

Reasons for withholding access

Minute number: 19/566/CAB

Open Access - Reason for Withholding Access

Government Position on Private Member’s Bill (Lawder) Domestic Animals (Disqualified Keepers Register) Amendment Bill 2019

Minute number:  19/672/CAB

Cabinet agreed to a government position on the Private Member’s Bill (Lawder) Domestic Animals (Disqualified Keepers) Amendment Bill 2019.