12 May 2025
Cabinet decision summary for the week of 12 May 2025
Cabinet date: 12 May 2025
Infrastructure Canberra Board Governance Arrangements
Minute Number: 25/233/CAB
Cabinet agreed to the proposed amendments to Infrastructure Canberra’s Board governance arrangements.
This submission has a positive impact in the domain of Governance and Institutions by ensuring that governance processes within Infrastructure Canberra are current, align with the strategic aims of the directorate, are cost effective and scalable into the future.
National Capital Authority Review – ACT Government Submission
Minute Number: 25/288
Cabinet agreed that the Chief Minister sign and send the letter and ACT Government submission to the National Capital Authority’s review of governance and decision-making frameworks for works approval processes and amendments to the National Capital Plan.
Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, no Wellbeing Impact Assessment was required for this item.
Libraries ACT - Strategic Plan and Resource Improvement - Assembly Resolution of 19 March 2025 - Government Response
Minute Number: 25/260/CAB
Cabinet agreed to the Minister for City and Government Services providing a Government Response responding to the Assembly Resolution of 19 March 2025 regarding Libraries ACT – Strategic plan and resource improvement.
The ACT Government has provided a response to the Assembly Resolution of 19 March 2025, continuing with its commitment to keeping the community informed of actions being taken to improve consistency of library service delivery.
Special Report by the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment - An Investigation into the Effects of Urban Expansion on the Environment of the ACT
Minute Number: 25/313/CAB
Cabinet agreed for the Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water to table in the Legislative Assembly, the Special Report by the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment titled, “Close to the Edge” - An Investigation into the Effects of Urban Expansion on the Environment of the ACT.
Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, no Wellbeing Impact Assessment was required for this item.
Standing Committee on Social Policy Inquiry into Petition 017-25 and E-Petition 005-25: Closure of Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Centre in Rivett - Government Submission
Minute Number: 25/305/CAB
Cabinet agreed to the Government Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy Inquiry into Petition 017-25 and E-Petition 005-25: Closure of Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Centre in Rivett.
Provision of the Government submission to the Committee supports governance and institutions by promoting transparency and public discourse on Government decisions.
Appointments
Cabinet endorsed the below appointments:
- Cultural Facilities Corporation Board Appointments Minute Number: 25/036/CAB
- Appointment of Mental Health Advisory Council Chair and members Minute Number: 25/226/CAB
Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, Wellbeing Impact Assessments are not required for appointments.
Cabinet date: 18 May 2025
Proposed amendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Regulations
Minute Number: 25/141/CAB
Cabinet agreed for the Minister for City and Government Services to vote as the ACT Infrastructure and Transport Minister’ Meeting representative to support proposed reforms to the Heavy Vehicle National Law, progress necessary consequential local regulatory amendments and vote on matters subject to a return to ITMM in December 2025 without needing further Cabinet consideration.
The proposed amendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Law and Regulations are expected to improve wellbeing in the ACT by improving safety of heavy vehicle operations, simplify and streamline procedures, reduce the regulatory burden on the heavy vehicle industry and its drivers, and provide some increased flexibility for drivers and operators of fatigue regulated heavy vehicles. The latter will likely provide modest direct and indirect cost saving benefits to ACT businesses.
NSW-ACT memorandum of understanding (MoU) – joint registration of group training organisations (GTOs)
Minute Number: 25/121/CAB
Cabinet endorsed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ACT and NSW governments on the joint registration of group training organisations (GTOs).
The MoU streamlines the registration of NSW-based GTOs in the ACT, expanding apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities. GTOs support small to medium enterprises to utilise the Australian Apprenticeships system to meet their workforce needs.
Appointments
Cabinet endorsed the below appointments:
- ACT Heritage Council Member Appointments Minute Number: 25/176/CAB
Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, Wellbeing Impact Assessments are not required for appointments.