Cabinet decision summary for the week of 28 July 2025

Cabinet date: 30 July 2025

Libraries ACT - Independent Working Group Report

Minute Number: 25/482/CAB

Cabinet noted the Libraries ACT - Independent Working Group Report and agreed to the development of a proposed approach to address recommendations.

The findings of Libraries ACT - Independent Working Group Report and subsequent implementation of recommendations can positively impact the domains of Governance and Institutions and Access and Connectivity.

Release of the Final Report of the Independent Review into the Overrepresentation of First Nations People in the ACT Justice System

Minute Number: 25/469/CAB

Cabinet agreed to release the Final Report of the Independent Review into the Overrepresentation of First Nations People in the ACT Criminal Justice System.

The public release of the final Report will primarily impact the Governance and Institutions domain and the Identity and Belonging domain. The Final Report presents findings from extensive community consultation into the causes of the overrepresentation of First Nations people in the ACT Justice system and makes recommendations to address these. There are several positive impacts, notably greater connection and engagement from the community with government, and broad positive impact on the wellbeing of First Nations people in the ACT.

ACT Government Submission – Standing Committee Inquiry into the Effectiveness of Transparency Arrangements for Members of the Legislative Assembly

Minute Number: 25/379/CAB

Cabinet agreed the ACT Government Submission to the Legislative Assembly Standing Committee Inquiry into the Effectiveness of Transparency Arrangements for Members of the Legislative Assembly.

The ACT Government Submission to the Standing Committee Inquiry into the Effectiveness of Transparency Arrangements for Members of the Legislative Assembly will positively impact the governance and institution domain by promoting trust through open access and transparency of government information.

Government Submission to Standing Committee on Social Policy Inquiry into Men’s Suicide Rates

Minute Number: 25/356/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy’s Inquiry into Men’s Suicide Rates being submitted to the inquiry.

Cabinet agreed to the Government Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy’s Inquiry into Men’s Suicide Rates. While the information in this submission focuses on boys and men, it is not expected that the release of this submission will have a direct impact on any specific group. The release of this submission will not impact, or be impacted by climate change, nor will the release of this submission directly impact future generations.

Government response to E-PET-013-25 & PET-025-25 - Air Conditioning for Canberra High School

Minute Number: 25/348/CAB

Cabinet agreed that the Minister for Education and Early Childhood provide the response to petitions E-PET-013 & PET-025-25 to the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly.

The proposal has a positive impact on education and life-long learning through the improvement of thermal comfort and occupant health in an ACT school facility.

Planning in the Northern Gateway

Minute Number: 25/180/CAB

Cabinet agreed to progress planning work in the Downer/Watson change area identified in the Inner North and City District Strategy, and on the Thoroughbred Park precinct, identified in the Inner North and City District Strategy.

This proposed planning work will have broad positive impacts across several wellbeing domains including Housing and home, Economy, Environment and climate and Access and connectivity.

Appointments

Cabinet endorsed the below appointments:

• Appointment of Deputy Chair and Ordinary Member of the ACT Gambling and Racing Commission Governing Board Minute Number: 25/224/CAB
• Racing Appeals Tribunal – 2025 – Appointment of a fourth Ordinary Member and two Assessors Minute Number: 25/221/CAB

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