11 & 18 Feburary 2014

11 & 18 February 2014 - 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.

11 & 18 February 2014 - Summary of Cabinet Outcomes [PDF PDF 570.4KB]

Committees of Cabinet

A meeting of the Budget Committee of Cabinet was convened.  Treasury officials joined with Ministers to discuss matters of economic and fiscal significance.

2013-14 Budget Review

Budget Committee of Cabinet agreed to the structure and content of the 2013-14 Budget Reviewimg-icn-extlink, and were advised that the Review would be tabled in the Legislative Assembly on 25 February 2014.

Land Development Agency – Statement of Government Policy

The government annually issues a statement of government policy, incorporating objectives and deliverables for land and development to guide the operation of the Land Development Agency.  Cabinet agreed to endorse the Statement of Government Policy for the Land Development Agency for 2014-15img-icn-extlink.

Direct sale to Khemararangsi Buddhist Temple of the ACT Incorporated

Cabinet agreed to the direct sale of Block 26 Section 43 Scullin to the Khemararangsi Buddhist Temple of the ACT Incorporated for the purpose of a place of worship and religious associated uses.  A map of the relevant block and eligibility criteria assessment are available on the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate websiteimg-icn-extlink.

Canberra Brickworks and Environs Planning Strategy – Further Information

Cabinet agreed to the statutory and environmental clearance processes being undertaken in order to facilitate the conservation of the Canberra Brickworks Complex in Yarralumla.

Results of the Public Consultation on the Draft Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill 2013

Cabinet noted the results of the four week public consultation on the draft Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill 2013.

Appointments

Appointments subject to Assembly Standing Committee consultation

Cabinet agreed to endorse proposed appointments to the following entities, subject to Standing Committee consultation:

  • Government Schools Education Council
  • Non-government Schools Education Council
  • ACT Teacher Quality Institute Board
  • Sentence Administration Board

Youth Advisory Council

Cabinet agreed to endorse the following re-appointments of part-time position holders to the Youth Advisory Council:

  • Mr Benjamin Kane, Co-Chair
  • Ms Ashly Vu, Co-Chair
  • Ms Hannah Denny-Collins
  • Mr Timothy Fulton
  • Ms Amy Westcott

Ministerial Advisory Council on Women

Cabinet agreed to endorse the following re-appointments of members of the Ministerial Advisory Council on Women:

  • Dr Fiona Webster, Chair
  • Ms Carol Benda
  • Ms Lydia George
  • Ms Robyn Martin
  • Ms Marcia Williams
  • Ms Frances Crimmins

Cabinet Secretary