1 April 2014

1 April 2014 - Summary of Cabinet Outcomes

As part of the ACT Government’s Open Government commitment, these are public summaries of matters considered by Cabinet. They are not intended to be a detailed set of minutes and do 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.\

1 April 2014 - Summary of Cabinet Outcomes [PDF PDF 651.2KB]

Budget Committee of Cabinet

Meetings of the Budget Committee of Cabinet were convened.  Ministers joined with Government Officials to consider matters of fiscal and economic significance.

Service ACT Reform – Bill payment policy

Cabinet agreed a new ACT Government Bill Payment Policy to better align with government priorities and the agreed direction to increase the level of digital services provided to the community.  The new policy:

  • outlines new government principles for bill payment services;
  • provides for the standardisation of bill presentment and payment methods available to the community;
  • requires new bill payment systems designed post 1 July 2014 to consider building in capability for electronic delivery of bills; and
  • sets the framework for future innovation in bill payment services

The new policy will give customers choice about how they access ACT Government bill payment services, focuses on digital payment options - but not at the exclusion of other options and will provided a more streamlined and easy to use process.  The ACT Government Bill Payment Policy will soon be available on the Access Canberra websiteimg-icn-extlink.

Options for future kangaroo management in the ACT

Cabinet considered a range of options including non-lethal alternatives for the future management of kangaroos in the ACT, to minimise adverse environmental, economic and social impacts of over-abundant kangaroo populations.  Cabinet agreed to continue the implementation of the Kangaroo Management Plan, with additional resources for fertility control of Eastern grey kangaroos.  Cabinet rejected further research on large scale translocation.  Minister Rattenbury disagreed on this last point.

ACT Government submission to the Senate Select Committee on School Funding

Cabinet agreed to the ACT Government’s submission to the Senate Select Committee on School Funding inquiry into national school funding arrangements and school reform. Cabinet agreed that the Minister for Education and Training provide the ACT Government submission to the Senate Select Committee on School Funding.  It is expected that the submissions will be released by the Senate committee in the near future.

Centenary of Canberra

Cabinet noted the Centenary of Canberra quarterly report that outlined the major events that occurred during September 2013 to January 2014. These included:

  • SPIN:  Canberra’s Weekends on Wheels which showcased anything and everything that spinned;
  • Scentenary Gardens at the Brian Hennessey Rehabilitation Centre at the Calvary Hospital;
  • The Kids, Creatures and 100 Harlequins Children’s’ Week event in Glebe Park, with the world premiere of the new Indigenous work commissioned by the Centenary of Canberra, Biami; and
  • Windows to the World which saw 35 diplomatic missions in Canberra participate in a program where the general public could visit the estates of the embassies and high commissions.

A number of Wrap Up reports in relation to Centenary of Canberra events are available on Canberra 100 wrap upimg-icn-extlink.

Material Recovery Facility

Cabinet noted the Territory’s negotiations for a new service agreement for the operation of the Hume Material Recovery Facility. The new service agreement enables the continuation of the recycling plant at Hume.

Appointments

Domestic Violence Prevention Council

Cabinet agreed to endorse appointments to the Domestic Violence Prevention Council, subject to Standing Committee consultation.


Adjudicator under the Corrections Management Act 2007

Cabinet agreed to endorse the proposed appointment of Mr Lorraine Walker as a part-time adjudicator under the Corrections Management Act 2007.

Cabinet Secretary