3 February 2020


Cabinet decision summary for the week of 3 February 2020


Cabinet date: 4 February 2020

Firearms Legislation Amendment Bill 2020

Minute number: 19/636/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Minister for Police and Emergency Services present the Firearms Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 in the Legislative Assembly. The Bill contains amendments that support the genuine use of firearms in relation to aviation security and the sports of biathlon and modern pentathlon.

19/636 Triple Bottom Line Assessment

Review of the Operation of Mental Health Orders Under the ACT Mental Health Act 2015

Minute number: 19/767/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the recommendation contained in the Report into the Review of the Authorised Period of Emergency Detention Report and agreed to table the Report in the Legislative Assembly.

19/767 Triple Bottom Line Assessment

Rates Amendment Bill 2020

Minute number: 19/523/CAB


Cabinet agreed the Treasurer present the Rates Amendment Bill 2020 in the Legislative Assembly. The Bill extends the period for determining the average unimproved value (AUV) of ACT properties and clarifies the treatment of AUV for land subject to chargeable variations of nominal rent Crown leases. The Triple Bottom Line Assessment was considered by Cabinet on 21 October 2019 (19/516 Rates Amendment Bill 2020 – policy approval).

19/516 Triple Bottom Line Assessment

Government Response to Resolution of 3 April 2019 on flexible payment options for fees and charges

Minute number: 19/271/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government response to the Legislative Assembly resolution on flexible payment options and fees and charges and to continue to explore the feasibility of implementing an incremental payment option for vehicle registrations.

19/271 Triple Bottom Line Assessment

Government Response to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts Report 8: Inquiry into Auditor-General’s Report No. 7 of 2016 – Certain Land Development Agency Acquisitions

Minute number: 19/747/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government response to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts Report No. 8: Inquiry into Auditor-General’s Report No. 7 of 2016 – Certain Land Development Acquisitions.

19/747 Triple Bottom Line Assessment

Government Response to the Coroner's findings relating to the death of Lauren Maree Johnstone

Minute number: 19/485/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government response to the Coronial findings relating to the Inquest into the Death of Lauren Maree Johnstone. As the Chief Coroner’s recommendations relate to matters of public safety, the ACT Government must table a response to the findings in the ACT Legislative Assembly within six months.

19/485 Triple Bottom Line Assessment

Parliamentary Inquiry into Waste and Recycling – ACT Government Submission

Minute number: 19/759/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Australia’s Waste Management and Recycling Industries.
A Triple Bottom Line Assessment was undertaken, and it was determined the submission did not impact on any categories.

Government Position on PMB (Le Couteur) – Magistrates Court (Infringement Notices) Amendment Bill 2019

Minute number: 19/769/CAB

Cabinet agreed to not support the passage of the Magistrates Court (Infringement Notices) Amendment Bill 2019. Minister Rattenbury reserved his position on this matter.

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

Appointments

Cabinet endorsed the below appointments:

Special Magistrate (Minute number: 20/029/CAB)

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