10 February 2020


Cabinet decision summary for the week of 10 February 2020


Cabinet date: 10 February 2020

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body Amendment Bill 2020

Minute number: 19/543/GBS

Cabinet (Government Business Subcommittee) agreed the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs present the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body Amendment Bill 2020 in the Legislative Assembly. The proposed amendments will strengthen the ability of the Elected Body to represent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Canberrans at the national level and assist the Elected Body in its role. The Triple Bottom Line Assessment was considered by Cabinet on 25 November 2019 (CAB/19/542 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body Amendment Bill 2020 - policy approval).

19/452 Triple Bottom Line Assessment

Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2020

Minute number: 19/729/GBS

Cabinet (Government Business Subcommittee) agreed the Attorney-General introduce the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2020 in the Legislative Assembly. The Triple Bottom Line Assessment was considered by Cabinet on 11 September 2018 (18/390 Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2019 (No 2) – policy approval).

18/390 Triple Bottom Line Assessment

Ministerial Statement – New Zealand Mission November 2019

Minute number: 19/727/GBS

Cabinet (Government Business Subcommittee) agreed that Gordon Ramsay MLA present the Ministerial Statement – Gordon Ramsay MLA’s Mission to New Zealand – November 2019 in the Legislative Assembly.

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

Loose-fill Asbestos Legislation Amendment Bill 2020

Minute number: 19/658/GBS

Cabinet (Government Business Subcommittee) agreed the Minister for Employment and Workplace Safety present the Loose-fill Asbestos Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 in the Legislative Assembly. The Triple Bottom Line Assessment was considered by Cabinet on 21 October 2019 (19/428 Management of remaining affected Mr Fluffy properties beyond June 2020).

19/428 Triple Bottom Line Assessment

2019-20 Budget Review and Appropriation Bill 2019-20 (No 2)

Minute number: 19/781/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the tabling of the 2019-20 Budget Review and the introduction of the Appropriation Bill 2019-20 (No 2) in the Legislative Assembly.

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

Canberra Raiders Performance Alliance Agreement

Minute number: 19/514/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Minister for Sport and Recreation finalise a five-year agreement with the Canberra Raiders, spanning the 2020–2025 seasons inclusive. This will see National Rugby League (NRL) content, and Canberra Raiders home games, played at Canberra Stadium over that period.

19/514 Triple Bottom Line Assessment

Amendment to the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2019

Minute number: 20/107/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Treasurer present the Motor Accident Injuries Amendment Bill 2020 in the Legislative Assembly.

20/107 Triple Bottom Line Assessment

Second Action Plan 2020–22 under the ACT Women’s Plan 2016–26

Minute number: 19/277/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Second Action Plan 2020-22 under the ACT Women’s Plan 2016-26 and the Minister for Women deliver the Annual Statement on the Status of Women and Girls in the ACT 2020.

19/277 Triple Bottom Line Assessment

Government submission to the Evaluation of Current ACT Policing Arrangements

Minute number: 20/014/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government submission to the Justice and Community Safety Standing Committee Inquiry in the form of an evaluation of the current ACT Policing arrangements.

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

Coroners Amendment Bill 2020

Minute number: 19/645/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Attorney-General present the Coroners Amendment Bill 2020 in the Legislative Assembly. The Bill strengthens the ability of the Coroners Court to apply restorative approaches in its practice and supports families as they engage with the coronial system.

19/645 Triple Bottom Line Assessment

National Multicultural Festival Forward Plan 2020–2024

Minute number: 19/763/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the National Multicultural Festival Forward Plan 2020–2024.

19/763 Triple Bottom Line Assessment

Ministerial Statement – Chief Minister 2020 Priorities

Minute number: 19/719/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Chief Minister make a statement to the Legislative Assembly on the Chief Minister’s 2020 priorities.

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

Government submission into the Standing Committee on Planning and Urban Renewal's Inquiry into Planning for the Surgical Procedures, Interventional Radiology and Emergency Centre (SPIRE) and the Canberra Hospital campus and immediate surrounds

Minute number: 20/034/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government submission to the Standing Committee on Planning and Urban Renewal's Inquiry into Planning for the Surgical Procedures, Interventional Radiology and Emergency Centre (SPIRE) and the Canberra Hospital campus and immediate surrounds.

20/034 Triple Bottom Line Assessment

Report on the Independent Review of the Effectiveness of ACT Policing Crime Scene Powers and Powers to Target, Disrupt, Investigate and Prosecute Criminal Gang Members

Minute number: 19/771/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Attorney-General table the Report on the Independent Review of the Effectiveness of ACT Policing Crime Scene Powers and Powers to Target, Disrupt, Investigate and Prosecute Criminal Gang Members in the Legislative Assembly.

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

Confiscation of Criminal Assets (Unexplained Wealth) Amendment Bill 2020 – agreement to introduce

Minute number: 19/307/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Attorney-General present the Confiscation of Criminal Assets Amendment Bill 2020 in the Legislative Assembly. The Bill introduces new measures to target criminal profits, including of organised crime groups.

19/307 Triple Bottom Line Assessment

Labour Hire Licensing Bill 2020

Minute number: 19/200/CAB

Cabinet agreed that the Minister for Employment and Workplace Safety present the Labour Hire Licensing Bill 2020 in the Legislative Assembly. The Bill establishes a licensing scheme for the ACT labour hire sector to encourage responsible practices in the industry.

19/200 Triple Bottom Line Assessment

Project Agreement for the Specialist Dementia Care Program – Phase One

Minute number: 19/766/CAB

Cabinet agreed that the Minister for Health sign the Project Agreement for the Specialist Dementia Care – Phase One.

19/766 Triple Bottom Line Assessment

Appointments

Cabinet endorsed the below appointments.

  • Independent Reviewer for Campaign Advertising (Minute number: 20/070/CAB)
  • CIT Project Board (Minute number: 19/786/CAB)
  • ACT Bushfire Council (Minute number: 19/738/CAB)

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