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15 July 2024

Cabinet decision summary for the week of 15 July 2024

Cabinet date: 16 July 2024

ACT Infrastructure Plan – Transport Update

Minute Number: 24/194/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Transport sector update to the ACT Infrastructure Plan.

The provision of infrastructure is a significant enabler of wellbeing and is vital to enable the sustainable growth of Canberra’s communities. The sector updates to the ACT Infrastructure Plan positively impact the wellbeing of the Canberra community and economy by ensuring that the Government’s infrastructure priorities remain appropriate to our community and that sector needs are communicated clearly. The updated Transport sector includes infrastructure projects which will have positive direct and indirect impacts to the domains of Economy, Access and Connectivity, Social Connection, Time, Safety and Governance and Institutions.

Reducing Recidivism in the ACT 25% by 2025 Plan – Phase 2

Minute Number: 24/100/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the proposed Reducing Recidivism in the ACT 25% by 2025 Plan – Phase 2.

The Reducing Recidivism in the ACT 25% by 2025 Plan – Phase 2 will have significant and sustained wellbeing impacts across the Safety domain for all residents in the ACT, with secondary impacts on the Economy, Health, Housing, Identity and Belonging, and Social Connection domains.

Disability Royal Commission (DRC) Final Report Recommendations – ACT Government Response

Minute Number: 24/400/CAB

Cabinet agreed the ACT Government Response the Disability Royal Commission Final Report.

The development of ACT Government positions on Disability Royal Commission Final Report recommendations impacts the wellbeing of Governance and Institutions, while the actions following from individual recommendations will have a range of wellbeing impacts across multiple domains.

Discussion Paper on approaches to regulating gambling advertising in the ACT

Minute Number: 24/351/CAB

Cabinet agreed to release a discussion paper for public consultation on approaches to restricting gambling advertising in the ACT.

The discussion paper has a wellbeing impact on the governance and institutions domain.

Consultation on minimum standards for rental properties and occupancy law reform

Minute Number: 24/323/CAB

Cabinet agreed to release a public consultation paper seeking community feedback on minimum housing standards for rental properties and occupancy law reform.

The proposal does not have a direct wellbeing impact, as no new initiatives are contemplated. The feedback received through the public consultation process may have a positive impact on the Canberra community in the housing and home domain by informing policy development in relation to minimum housing standards for rental properties and the identification of new initiatives to strengthen occupants’ rights.

Government Response – Standing Committee on Justice and Community Safety – Report 26 – Inquiry into the Integrity Commission Amendment Bill 2022 (No 2)

Minute Number: 24/312/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Government Response to the Standing Committee on Justice and Community Safety inquiry report on the Integrity Commission Amendment Bill 2022 (No 2).

The proposal has no wellbeing impact, noting the government response defers substantive consideration of the matters dealt with in the report to the eleventh Assembly due to insufficient time remaining during the tenth Assembly.

Government Response - Standing Committee on Education and Community Inclusion Report 9 - Inquiry into the Future of School Infrastructure in the ACT

Minute Number: 24/258/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Government Response to the Standing Committee on Education and Community Inclusion Report 9 - Inquiry into the Future of School Infrastructure in the ACT be tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly.

Investment in public school infrastructure, including upgrading and maintaining the quality of learning and other spaces available in ACT public schools will have an ongoing positive impact in the domain of Education and Lifelong Learning.

Appointments

Cabinet endorsed the below appointments:

  • University of Canberra Council Appointments (Minute Number: 24/274/CAB)
  • Cemeteries and Crematoria Authority Governing Board Appointments 2024 (Minute Number: 23/887/CAB)

Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, Wellbeing Impact Assessments are not required for appointments.

Reasons for withholding access

Minute number: 24/301/CAB

Open Access - Reason for Withholding Access

Cabinet date: 21 July 2024

Better Regulation Agenda – Night-time Economy Review – Entertainment Precincts Amendments

Minute Number: 24/225/CAB

Cabinet agreed the introduction of amendments to the ACT’s Noise Zone Standards for the CCEP.

The Better Regulation Agenda – Night-Time Economy Review – Entertainment Precincts Amendments will support the delivery of a vibrant CCEP. The changes will primarily see positive wellbeing benefits in the Economy domain, with benefits also realised in the Identity and Belonging domain.

Government Response - Standing Committee Reports - Inquiry into Annual and Financial Reports 2022-2023 (ECI/ECCB/HCW/JACS/PTCS)

Minute Number: 24/309/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Government Responses to the following Standing Committee Reports into the Inquiry into Annual and Financial Reports 2022-23:
- Standing Committee on Education and Community Inclusion – Report 10;
- Standing Committee on Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity – Report 10;
- Standing Committee on Health and Community Wellbeing – Report 12;
- Standing Committee on Justice and Community Safety – Report 27; and
- Standing Committee on Planning, Transport and City Services – Report 18.

Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, Wellbeing Impact Assessment exempt approved.

Appointments

Cabinet endorsed the below appointments:

  • Reappointment to the Sentence Administration Board of Ms Deborah Martin; Appointment to the Sentence Administration Board of Chief of Police (Minute Number: 24/387/CAB)
  • Legal Aid Board of Commission (Minute Number: 24/346/CAB)
  • Defence and Advanced Technology Industry Advocate (Minute Number: 24/269/CAB)
  • Road Safety Advisory Board Appointments (Minute Number: 24/170/CAB)
  • Re-appointment – Chairperson and Members – Law Reform and Sentencing Advisory Council (Minute Number: 24/104/CAB)

Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, Wellbeing Impact Assessments are not required for appointments.