9 August 2011
Summary of Cabinet outcomes
As part of the ACT Government's Open Government commitment, this document is a public summary of matters considered by Cabinet. It is not intended to be a detailed set of minutes and does not cover all matters considered by Cabinet. Among the matters not covered are materials considered in the formation of the ACT budget, commercial and industrial matters under negotiation as well as matters that would impact personal privacy, security and the ACT economy. Nothing in this document can be considered a waiver of the Government's executive privilege.
Committees of Cabinet
Prior to the Cabinet, meetings of the Security and Emergency Management Committee and the Urban Development Committee were held. Relevant officials joined with Ministers to discuss matters of significance.
Committee of Cabinet discussions, in part, inform the subsequent decisions of Cabinet.
Reduction of Barriers to Live Music in the ACT
Cabinet agreed the Government response to the Standing Committee on Planning, Public Works and Territory and Municipal Services Report: Inquiry into Live Community Events. Cabinet also agreed to specific initiatives to reduce the barriers to live music in the ACT. The Report will be tabled in the Assembly.
Appointments
ACT Teacher Quality Institute
Cabinet agreed the proposed part-time appointments to the ACT Teacher Quality Institute Board for a period of three years. The Education Minister will announce the appointment following consultation with the Standing Committee on Education, Training and Youth Affairs. For more details on the Insitute visit the ACT Teacher Quality Institute website.
Secretary to Cabinet