4 May 2020
Cabinet decision summary for the week of 4 May 2020
Cabinet date: Tuesday, 5 May 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.
Options for managing accommodation needs during the COVID-19 pandemic (part 2) – approval of policy framework
Minute number: 20/240/SEMC
Cabinet (Security and Emergency Management Committee of Cabinet) considered the policy framework for the provision of Government Funded Accommodation to various Canberrans to help manage the spread of COVID-19 and associated risks.
Options for 2020-21 Budget and Appropriation Bill
Minute number: 20/259/CAB
Cabinet agreed the Treasurer would move a motion in the Legislation Assembly seeking to delay the introduction of the 2020-21 Appropriation Bill and 2020-21 Budget and that Ministerial and economic statements will be released in coming months to provide updates on economic and fiscal developments associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Royal Commission Criminal Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
Minute number: 19/646/CAB
Cabinet agreed the Attorney-General present the Royal Commission Criminal Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 in the Legislative Assembly. The Bill intends to implement a number of recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Reponses to Child Sexual Abuse, for reform of criminal laws, and make related amendments to criminal laws.
Ministerial Statement - COVID-19 update
Minute number: 20/261/CAB
Cabinet agreed the Minister for Health present a Ministerial Statement to update the Legislative Assembly on the COVID-19 response in the ACT.
Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, no Triple Bottom Line Assessment was required for this item.
Government Response to the Resolution on the Light Rail Stage 1 Review
Minute number: 20/224/CAB
Cabinet agreed the Minister for Transport present a Statement in the Legislative Assembly on the review of the benefits of Light Rail Stage 1 following the first 12 months of operations.
Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, no Triple Bottom Line Assessment was required for this item.
Review of Community Solar feed in tariff capacity release
Minute number: 19/693/CAB
Cabinet agreed to the proposed Government Response to the review of community solar feed-in tariff release.
A Triple Bottom Line Assessment was undertaken, and it was determined the submission did not impact on any categories.
Government Position on the Human Rights (Workers Rights) Amendment Bill 2019
Minute number: 20/120/CAB
Cabinet agreed to the Government position on the Human Rights (Workers Rights) Amendment Bill 2019.
Cabinet date: Friday, 8 May 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.
Request for ACT to host a government facilitated flight for returning Australians
Minute number: 20/279/SEMC
Cabinet (Security and Emergency Management Committee of Cabinet) agreed to host a Government facilitated flight for returning Australians.
COVID-19 Transport Support Plan
Minute number: 20/251/SEMC
Cabinet agreed to the COVID-19 Transport Support Plan for transport of COVID-19 patients, ranging from low acuity to high acuity patients.
Cabinet date: Sunday, 10 May 2020
Appointments
Cabinet endorsed the below appointments.
- Victims Advisory Board (Minute number: 19/721/CAB)
- Work Health and Safety Council (Minute number: 20/252/CAB)
- Secure Local Jobs Code Advisory Council (Minute number: 20/254/CAB)
- Public Sector Workers Compensation Fund Advisory Committee (Minute number: 20/255/CAB)
Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, Triple Bottom Line Assessments are not required for appointments.