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 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.

Directors Liability Legislation Amendment

Cabinet agreed the Directors Liability Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 be introduced in the Legislative Assembly during the November 2012 sitting week.

Directors’ Liability is one of the 27 regulatory reforms under the Seamless National Economy National Partnership Agreement.  The reform aims to achieve national consistency through a principled approach to imposing personal criminal liability on directors or other corporate officers for corporate fault.  The Bill amends thirteen ACT laws which impose executive liability, to ensure that such liability is appropriately cast.  The Bill and explanatory statement are available on the ACT Legislation Register

Amendments to the Racing Act 1999

Cabinet agreed the Racing Amendment Bill 2012 (the Bill) be introduced in the Legislative Assembly during the November 2012 sitting week.
The Bill amends the existing race field information charge scheme, to enable industry to directly set and collect race field information charges from wagering operators.  This responds to emerging developments in charging models across Australia, arising from a High Court decision in relation to the New South Wales charging model earlier this year.

The Bill and Explanatory statement are available on the ACT Legislation Register

Appointments

Cabinet agreed to endorse the following proposed appointments, subject to Standing Committee consultation:

ACT Local Hospital Network Council – Chair

ACCTAB Limited - Director

ACT Firearms Consultative Committee

Cabinet agreed to endorse proposed appointments to the ACT Firearms Consultative Committee.

Youth Advisory Council

Cabinet agreed to endorse the appointment of the following people as members of the Youth Advisory Council:
* Anna Kaufmann
* Daniel Ergas
* Kacey Lam
* Rohan Houghton
* Eric Musoni
* Cale Dunsmore

Secretary to Cabinet