23 August 2021
Cabinet decision summary for the week of 23 August 2021
Cabinet date: 24 August 2021
COVID-19 Business Support Grants
Minute number: 21/565/CAB
Cabinet agreed to open the COVID-19 Business Support Grants to ensure support is provided as soon as possible to eligible businesses impacted by the COVID-19 health restrictions during the lockdown period of 13 August to 2 September 2021.
Appointments
Cabinet endorsed the below appointments:
- Appointment – COVID-19 Local Business Commissioner (Minute number: 21/566/SEMC)
Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, Triple Bottom Line Assessments are not required for appointments.
Cabinet date: 25 August 2021
Operational Efficiencies (COVID-19 Legacy) Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 - Combined Pass
Minute number: 21/369/OOS
Cabinet agreed to introduce the Operational Efficiencies (COVID-19 Legacy) Legislation Amendment Bill 2021.
Appointments
Cabinet endorsed the below appointments:
- ACAT Sessional Senior Member Appointment (Minute number: 21/489/OOS)
- Appointments to the Territory Records Advisory Council (Minute number: 21/446/ OOS)
- Scientific Committee Appointment of 7th Member (Minute number: 21/497/ OOS)
- Reappointment of ACT Remuneration Tribunal members (Minute number: 21/534/ OOS
Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, Triple Bottom Line Assessments are not required for appointments.
Cabinet date: 26 August 2021
Funding measures to support vulnerable people in the multicultural community
Minute number: 21/573/CAB
Cabinet agreed to a package of measures to support members of the ACT’s culturally and linguistically diverse communities, during lockdowns associated with COVID-19.
Managing accommodation needs during the COVID-19 Pandemic – High Risk and Essential Workers – Update
Minute number: 21/567/CAB
Cabinet agreed to an update to the implementation of Government Funded Accommodation (GFA) arrangements as previously endorsed on 7 August 2020.
A Triple Bottom Line Assessment was not prepared for this item given the time imperatives of the COVID-19 pandemic.