Cabinet decision summary for the week of 13 April 2020
Cabinet date: Tuesday, 14 April 2020
COVID-19 situation update
Minute number: 20/215/SEMC
Cabinet (Security and Emergency Management Committee of Cabinet) noted the situation update on novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, no Triple Bottom Line Assessment was required for this item.
Jobs for Canberra Fund
Minute number: 20/227/SEMC
Cabinet (Security and Emergency Management Committee of Cabinet) agreed to the Jobs for Canberrans Fund, with the establishment of an online Casual Jobs Register and over 200 identified job opportunities.
Cabinet date: Thursday, 16 April 2020
COVID-19 situation update
Minute number: 20/215/SEMC
Cabinet (Security and Emergency Management Committee of Cabinet) noted the situation update on novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, no Triple Bottom Line Assessment was required for this item.
Temporary COVID-19 Emergency Department
Minute number: 20/232/SEMC
Cabinet (Security and Emergency Management Committee of Cabinet) agreed to Canberra Health Services entering into contracts associated with the establishment of a temporary COVID-19 emergency department.
Options for managing accommodation needs during the COVID-19 pandemic
Minute number: 20/228/SEMC
Cabinet (Security and Emergency Management Committee of Cabinet) considered and agreed in-principle to a range of accommodation options to manage the needs of various Canberrans during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Coordination of repatriation flights in response to COVID 19
Minute number: 20/231/SEMC
Cabinet (Security and Emergency Management Committee of Cabinet) agreed in principle to the recommendations of the National Coordination Mechanism position paper on Australians Returning Home.
A Triple Bottom Line Assessment was undertaken, and it was determined the submission did not impact on any categories.
Cabinet date: Sunday, 19 April 2020
Crimes (Offences Against Vulnerable People) Amendment Bill 2020
Minute number: 19/666/CAB
Cabinet agreed the Attorney-General present the Crimes (Offences Against Vulnerable People) Amendment Bill 2020 in the Legislative Assembly. The Bill will implement a number of reforms to strengthen legislative responses to the abuse of vulnerable people.
Appointments
Cabinet endorsed the below appointments.
- Teacher Quality Institute Board (Minute number: 20/131/CAB)
Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, Triple Bottom Line Assessments are not required for appointments.