12 December 2011 - Summary of Cabinet Outcomes
As part of the ACT Government's Open Government commitment, this document is a public summary of matters considered by Cabinet. It is not intended to be a detailed set of minutes and does not cover all matters considered by Cabinet. Among the matters not covered are materials considered in the formation of the ACT budget, commercial and industrial matters under negotiation as well as matters that would impact personal privacy, security and the ACT economy. Nothing in this document can be considered a waiver of the Government's executive privilege.
12 December 2011 - Summary of Cabinet Outcomes [
PDF 312.8KB]
Committees of Cabinet
A meeting of the Budget Committee was held. Officials joined with Ministers to discuss matters of fiscal significance.
Transfer of Arscott House to the University of Canberra
Subsequent to a previous decision to support the University of Canberra in its application to the Commonwealth Government under the National Rental Affordability Scheme, Cabinet agreed to the direct sale of Block 42, 65 Belconnen (Arscott House) to the University of Canberra. An assessment of the direct sale against the Planning and Development Regulation 2008 is available on the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate Development Directorate Website
.
ACT Community Sector Reforms in the context of the Equal Remuneration Case
Cabinet considered possible reform areas in the context of the Fair Work Australia Community Sector Equal Remuneration Case. Cabinet agreed that the Minister for Community Services release an options paper for consultation, discussing short and longer term reforms for the community services sector, following a final determination by Fair Work Australia.
Appointments
Magistrate
Cabinet agreed to endorse the appointment of David Mossop as full-time Magistrate.
Indigenous Official Visitor
Cabinet agreed a proposed appointment of an Indigenous Official Visitor, subject to Standing Committee consultation.
Secretary to Cabinet