Cabinet decision summary for the week of 1 June 2026

Cabinet date: 1 June 2026

ACT Government Submission to the Australian Senate Inquiry into Australian University Graduates

Minute Number: 26/266/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the ACT Government submission to the Australian Senate Education and Employment References Committee Inquiry into Australian University Graduates.

The ACT Government’s submission highlights the importance of education and life-long learning and employment outcomes.

ACT Government response to petitions E-PET-052-25 and PET-028-26 – Permanent Fit-for-Purpose facility for the South Canberra Veterans Shed

Minute Number: 26/243/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the ACT Government response to petitions E-PET-052-25 and PET-028-26 Permanent Fit-for-Purpose facility for the South Canberra Veterans Shed.

The primary wellbeing impact of this proposal relates to the Health domain, in which the ACT Government response identifies a range of existing health, mental health and wellbeing initiatives, programs, supports and services available to current and former serving veterans and emergency services personnel and their families who reside in the ACT.

E-PET-008-26 and PET-030-26 – Hawker Tennis Centre – Government Response

Minute Number: 26/242/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the response to E-PET-008-26 & PET-030-26 - Hawker Tennis Centre be provided to the Clerk of the Assembly for tabling in the ACT Legislative Assembly.

In accordance with the ACT Cabinet Handbook, a Wellbeing Impact Assessment is not required for this item.

Government Response – Public Housing Maintenance – Costing and Performance Data – Assembly Resolution of 18 March 2026

Minute Number: 26/235/CAB

Cabinet agreed to table the Government Response to the Assembly Resolution of 18 March 2026 in the Legislative Assembly during the June 2026 sitting period.

The Government Response to the Assembly Resolution of 18 March 2026 is aligned with the wellbeing domain of Housing and Home and related to the provision of public housing facilities maintenance.

E-PET-083-25 – Keep the R2 and R3 Bus Routes for West Belconnen – Government Response

Minute Number: 26/234/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government response to petitions E-PET-083-25 to keep the R2 and R3 bus routes for West Belconnen.

The Wellbeing Impact Assessment found that the R2 and R3 Rapid services will have a positive impact on community wellbeing. The services will improve travel time reliability and access to employment, education, health services and social activities, particularly for people who rely most on public transport, including students, seniors, people with disability and shift workers. Improved public transport services also support reduced congestion and emissions, contributing to broader environmental and economic benefits for the ACT.

Government response - Standing Committee on Social Policy Report No. 3 - Inquiry into E-Petition 007-25: Build a new gym for Lyneham High School

Minute Number: 26/228/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government response to the Inquiry into E-Petition 007-25: Build a new gym for Lyneham High School report.

The refurbished gymnasium will improve the amenity and use of the facility and provide for greater community use.

Bimberi Headline Indicators Report – June 2026

Minute Number: 26/219/CAB

Cabinet agreed to Minister for Children, Youth and Families table the Bimberi Headline Indicators Report in the ACT Legislative Assembly.

The Report demonstrates Bimberi’s ongoing commitment to the wellbeing domain of Safety of young people and staff in Bimberi.

Government Response to E-PET-012-26 - Narrabundah Baseball Fields and Lighting

Minute Number: 26/215/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government Response to the petition regarding lighting at the Narrabundah District Playing Fields.

The Narrabundah District Playing Fields lighting system is designed to meet the specialist requirements of baseball and remains compliant with relevant Australian Standards. Lighting performance has been reviewed, contractor‑led maintenance and realignment works have been undertaken, and the system has returned to standard training settings following completion of those works.

Government Response to Assembly Resolution of 26 February 2026 - Pets-Greater access to public transport and facilities

Minute Number: 26/211/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government response to the Assembly Resolution of 26 February 2026 regarding pets - greater access to public transport and facilities.

While increased access for pets may provide benefits to pet owners and support community participation, any policy changes must be carefully managed to mitigate safety, operational, and service delivery risks, and ensure consistency with Transport Canberra’s integrated network planning.

Government Response to Standing Committee on Legal Affairs Report No (5) - Inquiry into Magistrates Court (Indicative Sentencing) Amendment Bill 2025

Minute Number: 26/193/CAB

Cabinet agreed to the Government response to the Standing Committee on Legal Affairs Inquiry into the Magistrates Court (Indicative Sentencing) Amendment Bill 2025.

The Government response to the Standing Committee on Legal Affairs inquiry into the Magistrates Court (Indicative Sentencing) Amendment Bill 2025 will positively impact the governance and institutions and safety domains by promoting trust through open access and transparency of government information and improving the experience of both complainants/victims and defendants interacting with the ACT criminal justice system.

Government Response - Assembly Resolution - Cost-of-living crisis - Alleviation measures

Minute Number: 26/037/CAB

Cabinet agreed the Government response to a Legislative Assembly resolution on cost of living and regulatory burden faced by ACT businesses.

The Government response will advance the wellbeing domain of Governance and Institutions.

Appointments

Cabinet endorsed the below appointments:

• Appointment of ACT Magistrates Court Registrar (Minute Number: 26/214/CAB)
• Appointment of ACT Architects Board Members - 2026 (Minute Number: 26/041/CAB)

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