12 December 2016

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.

Government Response to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts Report Numbers 33 – 34 – 35 and 36 on its review of selected Auditor-General Reports 3, 4, 5, and 6 of 2016

Cabinet endorsed the Government Response to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts Reports No. 33, 34, 35 and 36 – Review of Selected Auditor-General Reports No. 3, 4, 5 and 6 of 2016 and its tabling in the Legislative Assembly in the December 2016 sitting.

Government Response to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts Report Number 32 on the Auditor-General’s Performance Audit Report No 6 of 2016: Bulk Water Alliance

Cabinet endorsed the Government Response to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts Report number 32 on the Auditor-General’s Performance Audit Report No 6 of 2016 titled Bulk Water Alliance and its tabling in the Legislative Assembly in the December 2016 sitting.

Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 (No. 2)

Cabinet agreed to introduce the Bill in the December 2016 sitting that includes changes to the conveyancing duty process to implement a simpler model for taxpayers and solicitors. The Bill also includes amendments to implement new information technology to make tax collection more efficient in line with the Government’s digital strategy.

Government Response to the Auditor-General’s Performance Audit Report No.5 of 2016: Initiation of the Light Rail

Cabinet endorsed the Government Response to the Auditor-General’s Performance Audit No. 5 of 2016: Initiation of the Light Rail Project and its tabling in the Legislative Assembly in the December 2016 sitting.

Transport Canberra and City Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2016

Cabinet agreed to introduce the Bill in the December 2016 sitting that makes minor and technical amendments of various legislation administered by the Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.

Government Response to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts Report No. 31 titled Review of Auditor-General’s Report No. 3 of 2015: Restoration of the Lower Cotter Catchment

Cabinet endorsed the Government Response to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts Report No. 31 titled Review of Auditor-General’s Report No. 3 of 2015: Restoration of the Lower Cotter Catchment and its tabling in the Legislative Assembly in the December 2016 sitting.

Planning, Building and Environment Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 (No. 2)

Cabinet agreed to introduce the Bill in the December 2016 sitting that makes minor policy, technical and editorial amendments of various legislation administered by the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate.

Statute Law Amendment Bill 2016

Cabinet agreed to introduce the Bill in the December 2016 sitting that makes minor and technical amendments of legislation under the technical amendments program which aims to make ACT legislation simpler, more coherent and up-to-date.

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 (No. 3)

Cabinet agreed to introduce the Bill in the December 2016 sitting that makes amendments to improve and clarify legislation primarily administered by the Justice and Community Safety Directorate.

Commercial Arbitration Bill 2016

Cabinet agreed to introduce the Bill in the December 2016 sitting that brings the ACT’s commercial arbitration law into line with all other Australian jurisdictions.

Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2016

Cabinet agreed to introduce the Bill in the December 2016 sitting that addresses a number of criminal justice issues and includes amendments to the Crimes (Child Sex Offenders) Act 2005, the Crimes (Sentence Administration) Act 2005, the Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005, the Criminal Code 2002 and the Firearms Act 1996.

Appointments

Cabinet endorsed appointment(s) to the:

Ministerial Advisory Council for Women
Canberra Region Medical Education Council
Medicines Advisory Committee
Architects’ Board
Supreme Court
Legal Aid Commission
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal
ACT Law Courts and Tribunal
Climate Change Council Committee
ACT Road Safety Fund Advisory Board
Children and Youth Services Ministerial Council

Cabinet Secretary