Cabinet decision summary for the week of 21 July 2025

Cabinet date: 23 July 2025

Northside Hospital Transition – commercial update – July 2025

Minute Number: 25/454/ERC

The Expenditure Review Committee of Cabinet agreed to authorise officials to undertake final settlement negotiation discussions with Calvary Health Care ACT (and related Calvary entities) in relation to the acquisition public hospital lands under the Health Infrastructure Enabling Act 2023.

Investment in health infrastructure will provide for Canberra’s growing community with access to services in modern and sustainable health settings.

Response to Legislative Assembly Resolution of 14 May 2025 - Coombs Peninsula Rezoning

Minute Number: 25/374/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government response to the Legislative Assembly resolution of 14 May 2025 regarding Coombs Peninsula.

Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, no Wellbeing Impact Assessment was required for this item.

Government Response - E-PET-018-25 and PET-023-25 - Ainslie Football and Social Club’s DPA-2 rezoning

Minute Number: 25/368/CAB

Cabinet agreed to provide a government response to E-Petition 018-25 and Petition 023-25 – Ainslie Football and Social Club’s DPA-2 Rezoning. The Government response will be publicly available by 5 August 2025.

Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, no Wellbeing Impact Assessment was required for this item.

Endorsement for the ACT to proceed with the National Statement on First Nations Trade and Investment to MCTI

Minute Number: 25/357/CAB

Cabinet agreed to endorse the Ministerial Council on Trade and Investment’s National Statement on First Nations Trade and Investment which aims to align trade and investment priorities across the nation to enhance economic security for a more resilient, productive, and inclusive economy for all Australians.

The ACT Government’s support of the National Statement on First Nations Trade and Investment will increase access to support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses seeking export and international investment assistance and will contribute overall to the economy of the ACT.

The 2025 Independent review of ACT Government action on climate change

Minute Number: 25/297/CAB

Cabinet noted the Independent Review of ACT Government Action on Climate Change and agreed the Government Response

Climate change will have broad impacts on the wellbeing of people and the natural environment. Implementing the Government Response to the Review will progress the development of climate change policies and programs designed to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change by reducing vulnerability, increasing resilience and enhancing the adaptive capacity of all Canberrans. The ACT’s emissions reductions will contribute to global efforts to mitigate climate change which contributes to reducing the impacts of climate change. Climate adaptation work will build resilience and support reducing impacts on Canberra’s natural environment and on community wellbeing.

Response to Assembly Resolution of 10 April 2025 – Urban Growth Boundary Establishment – Western Edge and Eastern Broadacre

Minute Number: 25/352/CAB

Cabinet agreed that the Minister for Planning and Sustainable Development provide a response to the ACT Legislative Assembly on the Assembly Resolution of 10 April 2025 on the Urban Growth Boundary Establishment - Western Edge and Eastern Broadacre Area.

Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, no Wellbeing Impact Assessment was required for this item.

Government response to E-PET-007-25 - Build a new gym for Lyneham High School

Minute Number: 25/329/CAB

Cabinet agreed that the Minister for Education and Early Childhood provide the response to petition E-PET-007-25 to the Clerk of the Assembly.

The proposal has a positive impact on education and life-long learning through the renewal of an important school resource.

Government Response to Petition E-PET 051-24 - Support Free Public Transport in Canberra

Minute Number: 25/324/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government response to petition E-PET 051-24 regarding the support for free public transport in Canberra.

While the benefits of free public transport are considerable, especially in terms of equity and environmental outcomes, the policy must be carefully planned and funded to avoid operational strain, service degradation, and unintended financial trade-offs.

Government Response to Petition E-PET 001-25 - Harry Hopman Circuit Traffic

Minute Number: 25/323/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government response to petition E-PET 001-25 regarding Harry Hopman Circuit traffic.

The response outlines work undertaken to contribute to community safety and supports residents and visitors to enjoy the festive display in a secure environment.

Government Response – Standing Committee on Integrity Commission and Statutory Office Holders Report – Inquiry into Annual and Financial Reports 2023-2024

Minute Number: 25/303/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the proposed Government Response to the Standing Committee Report into the Inquiry into Annual and Financial Reports 2023-24 – Standing Committee on Integrity Commission and Statutory Office Holders – Report 1.

Under the requirements of the ACT Government Cabinet Handbook, no Wellbeing Impact Assessment was required for this item.

Appointments

Cabinet endorsed the below appointments:

• Appointment of Acting Judge Minute Number: 25/378/CAB
• ACT Children and Young People Death Review Committee (CYPDRC) - Chair Appointment Minute Number: 25/187/CAB

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