Department of Planning and Community Development

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SECTION 1 – ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT DPCD Ministers 10 The Executive Team 11 Organisational Structure Chart 12 About the Department 14 Structural Changes 16 DPCD and Whole of Government Activities and Priorities 17 Inclusion 22 Diversity 23

SECTION 2 – OUTPUT PERFORMANCE Planning for Liveable Communities 24 Opportunities for Participation 30 Access to Housing, Infrastructure, Jobs and Services 50

SECTION 3 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Financial Summary and Future Outlook 58 Financial Statements 60 Notes to the Financial Statements 65 Subsequent Events 107 Budget Portfolio Outcomes 111

APPENDICES 115 DPCD CONTACTS 140 DISCLOSURE INDEX 141 4 Annual Report 2009-10

secretary’s foreward The past 12 months have encompassed the aftermath of the worst natural disaster in Australia’s history, the largest ever government economic stimulus package following the global ﬁnancial crisis, and continued uncertainty about global and local economic conditions. In addition, Victoria is experiencing a period of rapid population growth with its attendant challenges and opportunities.

This report outlines how the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) has responded and is continuing to respond to this complex environment.

A key element in this response has been planning for Melbourne’s population growth. Current projections show population growth of approximately 50 per cent over the next 20 years. Melbourne is likely to reach a population of 5 million people before 2030. With careful long-term planning, this growth offers the opportunity to re-shape Melbourne in a way that enhances its reputation for liveability.

Having established a vision for Melbourne’s future in Melbourne @ 5 Million , implementation of key policy levers is steadily proceeding. I would like to record my appreciation to those members of the department, and of other departments and agencies, for their work in planning and implementing the government’s urban development initiatives.

DPCD’s approach to working with communities is also reﬂected in the Victorian Government’s $630.7 million Ready for Tomorrow: A Blueprint for Regional and Rural Victoria , which includes a settlement plan for regional Victoria that complements DPCD’s Melbourne @ 5 Million policy and brings together a comprehensive plan for the whole of the state. It also includes new regional Victoria initiatives for DPCD to deliver, assisting small towns, youth and positive ageing. 5 Annual Report 2009-10

This report also highlights the impact of DPCD’s place- DPCD’s new four year corporate plan establishes as based initiatives which also contribute to local community our central goal the creation of ‘liveable communities wellbeing. In the past year, we have started to see benefits that are sustainable, connected and inclusive’. The emerging from strengthened linkages between our corporate plan outlines the ways we will continue to planning and community development portfolios; working support Victorian cities and communities with an effective together in places like Corio Norlane and Melbourne’s planning system, strong local government, a vibrant and newly designated central activity districts , where we sustainable community sector, and world-class community are making sure that planning for growth encompasses the infrastructure and sporting facilities. social and economic needs of communities. I would like to thank DPCD staff and our many partners DPCD continues to focus on responding to the needs for their hard work throughout the year, and thank our of specific population groups. Achievements include ministers for their continued support. the development of A Right to Respect: Victoria’s Plan to Prevent Violence Against Women , as well as the launch of Accountable Officer’s Declaration the DiVine website, Victoria’s first online community for and In accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, by people with a disability. I present the Report of Operations for the Department of Planning and Community Development for the year In 2009-10, DPCD acquired a new ministerial portfolio with ending 30 June 2010. carriage for the government’s Respect Agenda. The aim is to develop initiatives that promote respectful behaviour; provide high-level coordination of related initiatives across government; and develop partnerships across the Victorian community to progress the Respect Agenda. Yehudi Blacher Secretary Also in 2009-10, DPCD established a new Local Government Investigations and Compliance Date Inspectorate to strengthen government oversight of 27th August 2010 the Local Government Act 1989.

The annual update of the Victorian Government’s social policy statement A Fairer Victoria was also delivered. Now in its sixth year, A Fairer Victoria has helped direct more than $6.4 billion dollars into addressing disadvantage and building stronger communities. 6 Annual Report 2009-10

highlights for 2009-10

July 2009 • Launch of Charcoal Lane, a restaurant and training facility for young Indigenous and disadvantaged people based in Fitzroy. • The Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation was appointed as a Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) 56 per cent of state now has an appointed RAP. • A comprehensive training program on Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management (ACHM), targeting Aboriginal students, commenced with 57 participants. • Release of the Women Matter in Local Democracies Report into improving levels of participation of women in local government and community organisations. • Announcement of over $680,000 for senior ﬁtness programs.

August 2009 • Murrindindi Shire received a total of $2.5 million in funding from charitable donations to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund under the Community Assistance Gift. • Positive Body Image - Real Life Doesn’t Need Retouching advertising campaign launched. • Four organisations and two individuals were awarded at the 2009 Victorian Adult Community Education Awards (ACE) which showcased ACFE’s contribution to adult learning. • More than $400,000 provided to support four community foundations in metro and regional areas. • Development of the Building Amendment (Bushfire Construction) Further Interim Regulations 2009 to ensure the provision of water supply for fire fighting purposes and access for emergency vehicles in wildfire management overlay areas.

September 2009 • The establishment of the Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate, which separated Local Government Victoria’s two roles of policy leadership and enforcement of the Local Government Act . • The ‘10/30 Right’ was introduced, allowing landowners in locations at risk of bushﬁre to clear any vegetation on their own property – including trees – within 10 metres of a house and any ground fuel within 30 metres of a house for bushﬁre protection without needing a permit. • Premier’s Women’s Summit addressed the topic of ‘Women in Leadership’ with the announcement of a new $500,000 grants program to build women’s leadership skills. • Bar None Community Awareness Kit for schools launched. • Announcement of $200,000 to rebuild the Strathewen Recreation Reserve and a further $200,000 for the Marysville Bowls and Golf Club. 7 Annual Report 2009-10

October 2009 • $906,600 was allocated to 21 ACE/community partnerships in diverse locations across Victoria to address local challenges through learning and skills development. • $3.63 million was committed to the Living Libraries program to fund 19 new library projects statewide. • More than 170,000 people across the state participated in more than 1,000 Victorian Seniors Festival activities. • Beyond the Bushﬁres , the 75th edition of the Rural Women’s Network magazine launched. • Announcement of funding for the Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club and the Trafalgar Recreation Precinct as well as the opening of the Latrobe Leisure Moe/Newborough Redevelopment.

November 2009 • Commencement of the ﬁrst stage of works at the State Sporting Facilities Project in Albert Park and the announcement of $450,000 in Victorian Government funding towards the redevelopment of the nearby Clarke Shields Pavilion. • Review of Melbourne’s Urban Growth Boundary completed. • A Right to Respect: Victoria’s Plan to Prevent Violence Against Women launched. • The Australian Masters Golf tournament was held at Kingston Heath Golf Club featuring Tiger Woods and the Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament (men) was held at the State Netball and Hockey Centre. • The Victorian Government endorsed the policy directions for the Community Support Fund (CSF) and released a public statement in relation to the priorities of the CSF for the next ﬁve years.

December 2009 • The ACFE Board supported contracts to meet the training cost for over 46,000 learners in 2009. • Launch of DiVine website, an online community for and by people with a disability. • Premier’s Community Volunteering Awards 2009 announced. • Announcement of $2.5 million from the Better Pools Program to be spent on the redevelopment of Box Hill Aqualink. • 3,000 people from disadvantaged, migrant and refugee communities enjoyed a free day at Melbourne Zoo in a partnership with Community Development Group, Department of Transport and Mission Australia.

January 2010 • Establishment of the Respect Agenda portfolio to support the Minister for the Respect Agenda. • 25 new and eight existing registers were funded under the Community Registers program to support vulnerable older people and people with a disability living alone to provide wellbeing checks and to receive important health and safety information through telephone calls or newsletters. • Nine Primary Care Partnerships were funded to deliver community awareness sessions and to develop local agency networks to respond to cases of elder abuse.

February 2010 • Opening of the National Ice Sports Centre (‘The Icehouse’). • Opening of new AFL training and community facilities at Princes Park (Carlton Football Club). • Announcement of $1.8 million to improve digital inclusion. • Ministerial Direction No 3: Bushﬁre provisions for buildings of a public nature issued. This requires departments to include bushﬁre risk assessment in the design process for public construction. • The Commonwealth Government endorsed DPCD and DSE’s joint Program Report for mitigating the potential impact of the land use and transport initiatives of Delivering Melbourne’s Newest Sustainable Communities. 8 Annual Report 2009-10

highlights for 2009-10

March 2010 • The Greensborough project was launched. The project involves a $7 million State Government contribution to the development of a regional aquatic and leisure centre, town square, ofﬁce and retail ﬂoor space in a $52.9 million development in the Greensborough Principal Activity Centre. • The 2009-10 Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize saw the total number of Victorian students who entered the competition reach nearly 1,000 since its inception. • Opening of new AFL training and community facilities at Arden Street (North Melbourne Football Club) including the new State Fencing Centre. • 129 Adult Community Education organisations formed 22 networks across Victoria to improve innovative design and delivery for people starting on a learning pathway to further education and employment. • Delivery of three Indigenous Regional Forums in Ballarat, Traralgon and Melbourne to ensure Victoria’s Aboriginal community are active participants in delivery of the Victorian Indigenous Affairs Framework (VIAF).

April 2010 • Launch of the Victorian Code of Conduct for Community Sport. • Melbourne was named the world’s Ultimate Sport City for the third time. • The Minister for Planning’s Heritage Award 2010 was presented to Goods Shed North for excellence in sustainable re-use of a heritage place. • The Restoring Community War Memorials grants program funded 45 more restoration projects for local communities to commemorate their fallen. • New competition for emerging young musicians, ‘Get Equipped!’ launched. • 20 women added to Victorian Honour Roll of Women including Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn. • The Victorian Government celebrated a successful partnership with the Clontarf Foundation to establish Aboriginal football academies in secondary schools in Mildura, Swan Hill, Robinvale, Bairnsdale and Warrnambool. • Funding provided for another 25 Men’s Sheds. • 80 ACE practitioners from 54 ACE organisations attended forums to showcase effective strategies to engage more Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) learners in vocational education training. 9 Annual Report 2009-10

May 2010 • The sixth installment of A Fairer Victoria committed $1.35 billion to protect vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in Victoria. • Launch of the DPCD 2010-14 Corporate Plan. • Melbourne’s new rectangular pitch stadium, AAMI Park, was opened with a Rugby League Test Match – Australia vs. New Zealand. • Parliament passes the Planning and Environment Amendment (Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution) Bill 2009 . • The State Budget allocated $363 million over five years for stage one of the redevelopment of Melbourne Park. • The new footbridge at Footscray railway station was named in honour of local Indigenous leader and activist William Cooper. • Developed the Building Amendment (Private Bushfire Shelter Construction) Interim Regulations 2009 and 2010. These regulations state that a building permit is required for private bushfire shelters and apply the new national performance standard for private bushfire shelters in Victoria. • The Honouring Victorian Indigenous Service Men and Women Shrine of Remembrance Service was attended by the Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser and his wife Mrs Jan de Kretser. • The Victorian Aboriginal Economic Development Group Report was launched, which made recommendations on ways to close the economic gap for Aboriginal Victorians. In response to this report, a Victorian Government commitment of $33.7 million over four years was announced as a new approach to Aboriginal economic development that focuses on keeping Aboriginal children at school, helping them into meaningful employment, and growing Indigenous businesses, particularly those involving tourism. • The Victorian Women’s Register, listing more than 2,000 ‘board ready’ women, was expanded to make it accessible to private and community sectors. • Successful implementation of key actions funded through Victoria’s Volunteering Strategy 2009, such as stage one of Victoria’s Volunteering and Participation Portal, the “I Can Do That” Awareness and Recruitment Campaign, the Premier’s Community Volunteering Awards and the Volunteer Small Grants. • Ready for Tomorrow: A Blueprint for Regional and Rural Victoria , $630.7 million plan for a sustainable and prosperous regional and rural Victoria, was announced. DPCD will lead three strategies in relation to population growth, coastal settlements, young people, older Victorians and sport and recreation.

June 2010 • Throughout the 2009-10, a series of Melbourne @ 5 Million – Melbourne 2030 forums were held with metropolitan council CEOs and senior planning staff. • Ricci Marks Aboriginal ‘Young Achievers’ Awards held. • A statue of Lionel Rose was unveiled to recognise his contribution to boxing and to the Indigenous community.

Bushfire Recovery DPCD continues to support bushfire affected communities through investment in community infrastructure such as sport and recreation facilities and community memorials, as well as through funding to support community events and community development officers.

Geelong Planning Partnership – Armstrong Creek The partnership between DPCD and the City of Greater Geelong has fast tracked the planning work and government investment in infrastructure and developed new approaches to guide the creation of sustainable communities in the Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Area. 10 Annual Report 2009-10 section 1 about the department

DPCD ministers

Left to right, top to bottom

John Brumby, Premier and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Bronwyn Pike, Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation (Adult, Community and Further Education) James Merlino, Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Community Development Justin Madden, Minister for Planning and the Respect Agenda Richard Wynne, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and for Local Government Maxine Morand, Minister for Women’s Affairs Lisa Neville, Minister for Community Services (Disability) and for Senior Victorians Tony Robinson, Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans’ Affairs 11 Annual Report 2009-10 the executive team

Left to right, top to bottom

Yehudi Blacher, Secretary Peter Hertan, Deputy Secretary, Sport and Recreation Victoria and the Respect Agenda Jennifer Samms, Executive Director, Ministerial Taskforce on Aboriginal Affairs Terry Healy, Deputy Secretary, People and Community Advocacy Prue Digby, Deputy Secretary, Planning and Local Government Louise Hill, Deputy Secretary, Corporate, Organisational Development and Communications Sue Jaquinot, Deputy Secretary, Community Development and Strategic Policy, Research and Forecasting 12 Annual Report 2009-10

Organisational Structural Chart David Wolf Chief Municipal Inspector Yehudi Blacher Local Government Investigations SECRETARY and Compliance Inspectorate

Prue Digby Sue Jaquinot Deputy Secretary Deputy Secretary

Planning and Community Strategic Policy, Research Local Government Development and Forecasting

Planning Policy and Reform Adult Community and Further Policy and Strategy Planning Policy Education Spatial Analysis and Research

Groups Statutory Planning Systems Reform Respect Secretariat Housing and Building Policy Community Investment Melbourne @ 5 Million Integration Community Programs Ofﬁce for Community Sector Planning Services and Development Facilitation Regional Services State Planning Services Grampians and Barwon Urban Development South West Government Land Monitor Hume and Loddon Mallee Metropolitan Melbourne Heritage Victoria and Gippsland Planning Panels Victoria Local Government Victoria Governance and Funding Programs Sector Development

Architects Registration Board Adult Community and of Australia Further Education Board Architects Registration Board Adult Community and Further of Victoria Tribunals Panel Education Regional Councils Building Advisory Council Community Support Fund Public Bodies Building Appeals Board - Community Advisory Council Building Commission Building Practitioners Board Building Regulations Advisory Committee Dandenong Development Board* Growth Areas Authority Heritage Council Ministerial Advisory Council on Public Libraries Planning Panels Victoria Plumbing Industry Commission Priority Development Panel Enterprises Business Sydenham Transit City Adult Multicultural Educational Advisory Committee* Services Councils Reforming Business Centre of Adult Education Steering Committee* Victoria Grants Commission Victorian Urban Development Authority (VicUrban) 13 Annual Report 2009-10

Jennifer Samms Executive Director Ministerial Taskforce on Aboriginal Affairs

Peter Hertan Terry Healy Louise Hill Deputy Secretary Deputy Secretary Deputy Secretary

Corporate, Organisational Sport and Recreation Victoria People and Community Advocacy Development and The Respect Agenda Communications

Community Sport Aboriginal Affairs Victoria Corporate Communications and Recreation Cabinet and Parliamentary Services Corporate Finance Major Sports Projects Freedom of Information Corporate Operations and General Legal Counsel Technology Office for Disability Corporate Strategy Office for Youth Organisational Development Office of Senior Victorians People and Culture Office of Women’s Policy Shepparton Partnership Outcomes Broker Veterans Unit Cabinet and Parliamentary Services Freedom of Information Unit

Melbourne and Olympic Community Advisory Committee on Parks Trust Body Image Melbourne Cricket Ministerial Advisory Council of Ground Trust Senior Victorians Professional Boxing and Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust Combat Sports Board Shrine of Remembrance Trustees State Netball Hockey Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council Centre Advisory Committee Victorian Disability Advisory Council State Sports Centres Trust Victorian Veterans Council Victorian Institute of Sport World Heritage Management Plan Yarra Park Advisory Committee Steering Committee Victorian Aboriginal Economic Development Group* Young People Direct – Ministerial Youth Advisory Committee

* Boards that expired in 2009-10 14 Annual Report 2009-10

about the department who we are

The Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) is responsible for managing the state’s planning system and building stronger communities.

Our goal is to create liveable communities that are sustainable, connected and inclusive. To achieve this we provide research, policy and planning advice, administer legislation and regulations, invest in infrastructure and services and advocate for the needs of key population groups. DPCD is committed to engaging communities in planning for their future. We facilitate partnerships across Victoria’s government, business and community sectors and coordinate whole-of-government responses to a broad range of economic, social and environmental issues at a local, regional and statewide level.

Our ministers DPCD provides advice and support to the Victorian Ben Hardman Parliamentary Secretary for Government through the following ministers and Community Development parliamentary secretaries: Jenny Mikakos Parliamentary Secretary for Planning Justin Madden Minister for Planning and Minister for Liz Beattie Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier the Respect Agenda (Veterans’ Affairs) Lily D’Ambrosio Minister for Community Development Richard Wynne Minister for Local Government and Our values Minister for Aboriginal Affairs In supporting our ministers, our values commit us to: James Merlino Minister for Sport, Recreation and • Collaborating and building partnerships Youth Affairs • Focusing on sustainable social, economic and Bronwyn Pike Minister for Skills and Workforce environmental outcomes Participation (Adult, Community • Delivering results that make a difference. and Further Education) Maxine Morand Minister for Women’s Affairs Lisa Neville Minister for Community Services Our structure (Disability) and Minister for DPCD is structured around six primary organisational Senior Victorians groups that work together to support our ministers and John Brumby Premier and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs deliver the Victorian Government’s priorities across the department’s 12 ministerial portfolios. Tony Robinson Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans’ Affairs

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DPCD groups Business units

Planning and Local Government is responsible for • Heritage Victoria land use planning, heritage planning and environment • Local Government Victoria assessment in Victoria, as well as delivering major planning • Planning Policy and Reform and urban development projects. The group works in • Planning Services and Development Facilitation partnership with Victoria’s 79 local councils to increase • Priority Development Panel their capacity to provide local services and build stronger communities.

Community Development works in communities to • Adult, Community and Further Education help them plan for their future, develop community and • Business Development Team sporting facilities, build individual and organisational skills, • Community Investment strengthen local organisations and volunteering, and • Community Programs support major sporting and cultural events. • Ofﬁce for the Community Sector • Regional Teams

Sport and Recreation Victoria provides greater • Community Sport and Recreation opportunities for participation in physical activities for • Major Sports Projects all Victorians by improving the quality of community and international sport and recreation facilities, strengthening the capacity of sport and recreation organisations, supporting world class sporting events and reinforcing the role that sport and recreation plays in building stronger communities.

People and Community Advocacy leads policy • Aboriginal Affairs Victoria development across government to respond to the • Family Violence Unit diverse needs of specific populations and communities. • Office for Disability It promotes collaborative and flexible service delivery, • Office for Youth identifies emerging trends and issues and supports the • Office of Women’s Policy development of national, state and local level responses • Office of Senior Victorians to engage and strengthen communities. • Veterans Unit • Shepparton Partnerships Outcomes Broker

Strategic Policy, Research and Forecasting is • Policy and Strategy responsible for building the research and evidence base • Spatial Analysis and Research for the Victorian Government’s strategic focus on liveability, • Respect Secretariat coordinating the A Fairer Victoria framework and articulating the overarching policy settings of the department.

The Respect Agenda brings together a wide range of government actions to promote respectful behaviour across the whole community.

Corporate, Organisational Development and • Corporate Communications Communications works collaboratively across the • Corporate Finance department to deliver quality business services and • Corporate Operations and Technology drive capability improvement. • Corporate Strategy • Organisational Development • People and Culture

In addition, the department hosts the Secretariat to the Ministerial Taskforce on Aboriginal Affairs which supports the efforts of the Victorian Government and its ministers and secretaries to achieve better outcomes for Indigenous Victorians. The department also hosts the Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate which ensures councils comply with the Local Government Act 1989. 16 Annual Report 2009-10

structural changes

DPCD has responsibility for advising the Victorian DPCD has maintained a strong focus on progressing A Government on various critical issues including land Fairer Victoria through the realisation of service delivery use planning, building policy, housing supply, heritage, reforms, building human capital and expanding economic facilitating development, the Community Support Fund, opportunities for all Victorians. In addition, DPCD has community enterprise and volunteering, family violence, the responsibility of developing and implementing the Aboriginal affairs, Men’s Sheds, ageing, youth, sport and government’s new Respect Agenda, a portfolio created recreation development, local government and disability. in January 2010. The aim of this portfolio is to:

To deliver on the State Government’s priorities, the • Develop government policy and new initiatives that department maintains a strong focus on the strategic promote respectful behaviour directions of: • Provide high-level coordination on a range of existing initiatives relating to respect that are led by other Ministers • Planning communities for growth and change • Develop partnerships with other organisations, sectors • Investing in community infrastructure and heritage and levels of government to progress the Respect Agenda. • Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion • Building organisational performance. In September 2009, a new Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate (LGICI) was established within DPCD has an ongoing role in progressing the government’s DPCD. This administrative ofﬁce is dedicated to ensuring vision for the state, Growing Victoria Together – a Vision for councils comply with the Local Government Act 1989. Victoria to 2010 and Beyond, as well as in progressing the government policies of Melbourne @ 5 Million, Melbourne 2030 and A Fairer Victoria. 17 Annual Report 2009-10

DPCD & whole of government activities & priorities Victorian Government Policy DPCD’s activities support Growing Victoria Together and The department coordinates the development, production the four priorities identiﬁed in Action for Victoria’s Future: and launch of A Fairer Victoria, the Victorian Government’s social policy action plan to address disadvantage and • Economy – resilient and strong promote inclusion and participation. In 2010-11, a further • People – educated, healthy and involved $1.351 billion of new investments was announced through • Communities – planned and connected A Fairer Victoria, bringing total government investment • Environment – sustainable and productive to more than $6.4 billion.

The department also leads the development of Major Government Priorities community engagement strategies and activities. DPCD provides high level advice on the management This work creates opportunities for individuals, communities of growth, land use and infrastructure investment in and organisations to become more involved in local Melbourne. This work provides a vital context for major planning and decision-making processes. government initiatives in areas including transport and housing. During the year, DPCD has been involved in working with the Department of Transport, Department of Sustainability and Environment, the Growth Areas Authority and VicRoads on progressing implementation of the Melbourne @ 5 Million framework and Victorian Transport Plan. This includes the expansion of the Urban Growth Boundary, new rail and road infrastructure and protection of signiﬁcant grasslands.

DPCD collaborated with Regional Development Victoria in ﬁnalising Ready for Tomorrow: A Blueprint for Regional and Rural Victoria. The Blueprint, launched in June 2010 is a $630.7 million plan to generate new opportunities for regional and rural Victoria. It includes new initiatives that DPCD will implement to support small towns and establishes a long-term plan to support regions in identifying and realising their priorities, manage sustainable growth and change and ensure that future generations continue to enjoy living in regional Victoria. 18 Annual Report 2009-10

DPCD & Whole of Government Activities & Priorities 2009-10

Whole of Government Policy and Activities Building Respect Indigenous Victorians DPCD provides support for the Minister for the Respect The Victorian Indigenous Affairs Framework (VIAF) sets Agenda, a new portfolio created by the Premier in January out the Victorian Government’s approach to raising the life 2010. The Respect Agenda encourages every Victorian expectancy and the quality of life for Indigenous Victorians. to contribute in building a culture where people respect The framework identiﬁes a number of strategic areas for themselves, others and the community. action which run across multiple areas of Government. The Ministerial Taskforce on Aboriginal Affairs, chaired by the The Respect Agenda harnesses programs and initiatives Deputy Premier, drives action in these areas and provides across government in a two-pronged approach: whole-of-government direction to achieve improved outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians. • Addressing disrespectful behaviour by reducing alcohol fuelled violence, preventing violence against women and DPCD provides secretariat support to the Taskforce reducing bullying and works across Victorian Government agencies to • Promoting respectful behaviour by increasing community achieve a coordinated and strategic response to priority involvement, helping parents build self-respect in their areas including improving maternal and early childhood children, and promoting appreciation of diversity. development, improving literacy and numeracy, improving Year 12 or equivalent completion and pathways to further The Respect Agenda recognises that we all have the right to education, training and employment and improving be treated with respect, and that we also have a responsibility economic participation and development. to act with respect towards others in our community. In 2009-10, the major components of this cross Key activities during the ﬁrst six months of the portfolio included: government work included: • Round table discussions with young people – held in Footscray in February, Geelong in March and Yarra Glen • Development of an updated VIAF 2010-13 to be in April – to hear their views on respectful behaviour released in August 2010 • The launch of several new initiatives across Government • Delivery of the Annual Indigenous Affairs Report related to the Respect Agenda such as the Code of 2009-10 as a critical element of the Government’s Conduct for Community Sport, the “I Can Do That” accountability arrangements volunteering awareness and recruitment campaign, and the next stage of the Championship Moves campaign that encourages young men to look after their mates when out at night • Commencing a range of partnerships with sporting clubs, community organisations and the business sector that will address the portfolio’s key focus areas as well as underlying issues that contribute to a lack of respect. 19 Annual Report 2009-10

• Delivery of the $33.7 million whole of government Strategic Framework to Guide Continuing Family Violence Victorian Aboriginal Economic Development Reform in Victoria 2010 –2020 . A Right to Justice and Agenda, including: Safety provides a clear mandate for how the Government will continue to improve responses to victims of - Actions and initiatives ﬂowing from Moonda family violence. Wurrin Gree – Pathways to a Better Economic Future the report of the Victorian Aboriginal Economic In 2009-10, OWP also led the development of A Right Development Group to Respect: Victoria’s Plan to Prevent Violence Against - Karreeta Yirramboi – the Victorian Aboriginal Public Women , launched in November 2009. This whole of Sector Employment and Career Development Action government framework will promote respectful, gender- Plan 2010-2015 equitable relationships in communities across Victoria in - The Implementation Plan for the National Partnership a range of settings, including schools, community groups, on Indigenous Economic Participation. local governments, workplaces and the media.

• The delivery of three Indigenous Regional Forums in In 2009-10, OWP also worked across government to Ballarat, Traralgon and Melbourne to ensure Victoria’s develop the Victorian Government’s Women’s Progress Aboriginal community are active participants in the Report 2008-09 which highlights significant achievements delivery of the VIAF and projects across government aimed at improving the • Development of a whole of government Aboriginal lives of women in Victoria. Inclusion Framework to ensure an inclusive approach is taken across the Victorian public sector Young People • Negotiating with the Commonwealth Government on The Office for Youth (OFY) drives the whole of government Council of Australian Government (COAG) agreements agenda for young Victorians aged 12 to 25. The office relating to Aboriginal Victorians. monitors the implementation of Future Directions , the Victorian Government’s action agenda for young Victorians Aboriginal Affairs Victoria (AAV) provides important and delivers a range of programs that engage with young support for the VIAF through its work with the Indigenous people and help to meet the goals of Future Directions . community in governance, leadership and capacity building, strengthening cultural heritage protection and OFY also brings together senior government social and economic participation. representatives in the Inter-Departmental Committee for Youth Affairs to give whole of government consideration AAV whole of government activities during 2009-10 to how the five outcome areas of the program are being included the first stage of the Indigenous Community progressed, including monitoring 15 key performance Leadership and Capacity Building Strategy endorsed by the measures that have been established to help evaluate government in April 2010. The strategy focuses on ‘building the progress of young people in Victoria. strong foundations’ within Indigenous communities and on ensuring that government works in ways which enhance In 2009-10, the Victorian Government’s website for and support success in Indigenous communities. young people, youthcentral , achieved a record site usage, exceeding 100,000 unique users in March 2010. The site Other important AAV activities are described on page 42. reached 2.5 million page impressions for 2009-10, with more than 968,000 unique users over the year. A new Women ‘cyber-smarts’ section was developed and a Getting a The Office of Women’s Policy (OWP) is responsible for Job CD was provided to all Victorian secondary schools. coordinating Victoria’s whole of government policies for The ability of the site to reach young people is also women as outlined in the Women’s Policy Framework reflected across the range of cross government 2008-11 under the following four priority areas: partnerships and youth policy online consultations • Justice and safety it has supported, including: • Education, work and economic independence • A partnership with Skills Victoria on the ‘Trades and • Health, wellbeing and community strengthening Training Leads to Good Jobs’ campaign and competition • Representation and equity. • Development of the ‘Careers on Track – Online Career OWP has played a lead role in coordinating the Counsellor’ tool for the Department of Education and Victorian Government’s family violence reforms, Early Childhood Development including the development of A Right to Safety and Justice: • Promotion of the Department of Justice ‘Championship Moves’ campaign. 20 Annual Report 2009-10

DPCD & Whole of Government Activities & Priorities 2009-10

Veterans The Victorian Veterans Unit provides co-ordinated The Office for Disability has supported 150 organisations to whole-of-government support to respond to the needs of develop Disability Action Plans to improve access to their the Victorian veteran community. The Unit provides support goods, services and facilities and increase employment for the Victorian Veterans Council and the Shrine opportunities. Organisations supported have included of Remembrance. neighbourhood houses and disability service organisations in the Southern and Barwon South West regions, as well as In 2009-10 the Unit conducted the sixth Premier’s Spirit Victorian public sector bodies. of ANZAC Prize Study Tour to the Western Front and the Thai-Burma Railway and implemented the inaugural In September 2009 the Office for Disability released the Veterans Community Award. report Picture This: Community Consultation Report and Analysis . This report provides an overview of the Victorian The book Remember Them , a guide to Victorian war arts and disability sector, and identifies some of the barriers memorials, was launched and distributed to every Victorian to participation. Recommendations and possible strategies secondary school while the personal stories of 60 veterans for increasing the cultural participation of people with a were collected in Melbourne, Bendigo, Sale and Swan Hill, disability, relevant to both government and community in partnership with ACMI and the Shrine of Remembrance. are also included.

To recognise the importance of local communities restoring, Seniors protecting and enhancing their war memorials, 45 grants The Office of Senior Victorians (OSV) provides coordinated, worth more than $200,000 were delivered around the state. whole-of-government, inter-sectoral responses to the Disability issues affecting older people. The Office also provides Through the Office for Disability (OFD), DPCD provides support to the Ministerial Advisory Council of expert policy advice and support to the Minister for Senior Victorians. Community Services on the implementation of a Key achievements for OSV during 2009-10 included: coordinated whole-of-government response to disability. The office also provides support to the Victorian Disability • Development of the Ageing in Victoria: A plan for an Advisory Council. age friendly society. A new ten year plan to guide coordinated whole-of-government planning and The Bar None Community Awareness Kit for Schools was investment for an ageing population launched in September 2009 and sent to all government, • Record attendance and participation in the Victorian independent and Catholic primary and secondary schools Seniors Festival with more than 170,000 Victorian seniors in Victoria. Following the release of the kit, a series of ‘Train and their friends and families participating in events the Trainer’ sessions were held with teachers from across across the state Victoria to train them in how to use the kit. • Establishment and funding of 25 new and eight The DiVine website was launched on 3 December 2009, enhanced Community Registers to support vulnerable International Day of People with Disability in response to and isolated older people and people with disabilities research that revealed that people with a disability often feel living in the community. Community Registers provide ignored and isolated on the web. DiVine is Victoria’s first regular checks on wellbeing and provide health and online community by and for people with a disability. Visitor safety information through telephone calls or newsletters feedback via the site has been overwhelmingly positive and • The release of the 2009-11 Seniors Card Retail and visitor numbers have been growing steadily. Services Directory mailed to more than 630,000 seniors households in Victoria. 21 Annual Report 2009-10

Regional Strategic Planning Initiative In June 2008, the Premier established a Ministerial The plans will support regional communities by: Taskforce to oversee the preparation of a statewide planning initiative for the future development of • Identifying and realising priorities and opportunities for regional Victoria. the whole community • Guiding future investment The Minister for Planning and for the Respect Agenda, • Providing a strategic basis for funding programs and the Minister for Community Development and the Minister initiatives released under the blueprint Community Services are members of the Ministerial • Managing sustainable growth and change Taskforce. This highlights the important role DPCD and • Protecting and enhancing natural and cultural heritage its Ministers have in developing a liveable and sustainable • Ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy regional Victoria. living in regional Victoria.

The Regional Strategic Planning Initiative (RSPI) has two The eight regional and sub-regional strategies are all main approaches; development of a regional blueprint and nearing completion. preparation of regional and sub-regional strategic plans.

Ready for Tomorrow: A Blueprint for Regional and Rural Victoria Many areas of DPCD, particularly Community Development and Planning Policy have been involved in the development of the Ready for Tomorrow: A Blueprint for Regional and Rural Victoria (June 2010)

The Blueprint includes $630.7 million to generate new opportunities and build a prosperous, liveable and sustainable future for regional Victoria.

It includes a high level statement of Government policy for rural and regional Victoria and will provide direction for DPCD’s work and priorities. DPCD will also have a key role in the delivery of initiatives contained in the Blueprint.

Regional Strategic Plans DPCD is also a leading contributor to the preparation of Regional Strategic Plans.

Development of the plans is overseen by each region’s Regional Management Forum which includes the Regional Directors of State Government departments and agencies and local government leaders. Preparation of the plans includes engagement with key regionally based community organisations.

The more diverse Barwon South West, Grampians and Loddon-Mallee regions have been divided into two sub-regions to reﬂect the different aspirations of communities.

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inclusion

The DPCD Inclusion Plan focuses on how we work internally with our managers and staff and our practices with our partners and stakeholders. The 2009-10 Inclusion Plan was developed using DPCD’s Inclusion Framework Principles.

The DPCD Inclusion Plan focuses on how we work Critical Friends Group internally with our managers and staff and our practices The Critical Friends Group is a group of external with our partners and stakeholders. The 2009-10 stakeholders including representatives from the State Inclusion Plan was developed using DPCD’s Service Authority, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Inclusion Framework Principles. Rights Commission, Victorian Disability Advisory Council, Ministerial Council for Seniors and the Ministerial Gay and Outcomes from the 2009-10 Inclusion Plan are aligned Lesbian Advisory Committee. against requirements for Victorian public sector bodies under the Section 38 of the Disability Act 2006 and other The group meet yearly to offer advice on how DPCD can legislation and policy requirements, including diversity improve its approach to inclusion. The Critical Friends and human rights reporting. Group met with DPCD in March 2010 to have input into the development of the department’s Inclusion Plan. Selected achievements in 2009-2010 include: DPCD Website Accessibility DPCD Aboriginal and Torres Strait A number of DPCD’s websites have achieved 100 Islander Employment Strategy per cent compliance in the 2010 Website Compliance DPCD’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (A&TSI) Findings and Observations Report. The DPCD corporate Employment Strategy and Action Plan outlines the most site, the e-Planning Roadmap and youthcentral websites immediate steps to be taken in order to deliver better have all delivered high levels of accessibility. This high outcomes for A&TSI employees at DPCD. The Strategy level of accessibility ensures that information can be was developed through research and engagement communicated throughout the department and to with a range of stakeholders to ascertain best practice external stakeholders. approaches to improving A&TSI employment outcomes. DiVine Website The Action Plan will be continually reviewed and modiﬁed The new DiVine website has been designed to meet the as DPCD implements particular initiatives aimed at Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. This site was tested improving a range of employment outcomes for by an independent accessibility expert and found to be A&TSI people. Level AAA compliant.

To ensure all facets of the employment experience are addressed, each plan will focus on the following key areas: • Pathways to employment at DPCD for A&TSI people • A supportive working environment for DPCD’s A&TSI staff through ongoing strategic support • Pathways for professional development and career progression of A&TSI staff at DPCD.

Training and Development for Indigenous Trainees Under the whole of government Victoriaworks for Young People scheme (formerly the Youth Employment Strategy Trainee program) eight Indigenous trainees were employed across the department in 2009-10. Six trainees commenced their training programs in 2008-09, whilst the remaining two commenced in 2009-10. Through the program, trainees complete a Certiﬁcate III in Business and on completion of this course are assisted with their job-search efforts and the transition to full-time work.

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Diversity

DPCD actions addressing the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, women, young people and Indigenous Victorians are detailed in speciﬁc annual whole of Victorian Government reports. These reports summarise the activities of DPCD and other Victorian Government departments. The reports are available on the following websites:

Women www.women.vic.gov.au

CALD communities www.multicultural.vic.gov.au

Young people www.youth.vic.gov.au

Indigenous Victorians www.aboriginalaffairs.vic.gov.au

Please note that the timing and release of the reports for each of the categories noted above may differ, depending on when each report is collated by the respective government body. 24 Annual Report 2009-10 section 2 output performance planning for liveable communities

These outputs: The achievements include: • The development of the Integrated Infrastructure Delivery Plan • Manage growth and facilitate land supply, • State Government investment commitments 2010-13: appropriate land development and usage - $10.4 million for neighbourhood community health • Support the development of diverse and centre, community pavilion, precinct structure planning affordable housing and infrastructure planning • Protect and manage Victoria’s cultural and - $77 million Section 4C of Ring Road (East West Link Road) natural heritage - $33 million for hospital planning and land purchase • Streamline regulation and systems - Expedited Precinct Structure Plan amendment and • Integrate urban development and community planning. approval of the Armstrong Creek East Precinct (C206) These outputs contribute to the achievement of the and North East Industrial Precinct (C207) Precinct Growing Victoria Together goals of: Structure Plan and Development Contribution Plan. Housing Growth Requirements • More quality jobs and thriving, innovative industries A methodology to assess housing capacity across across Victoria • Growing and linking all of Victoria Melbourne was developed in 2009-10 with input from the • Protecting the environment for future generations 31 metropolitan councils. • Building friendly, conﬁdent and safer communities This methodology is designed to be robust and logical, • A fairer society that reduces disadvantage and based on a set of clear assumptions which are consistent respects diversity. across Local Government Areas, founded on available evidence and replicable over time and space.

Planning The capacity assessments will be completed by the end Performance in Action of 2010 with extensive inputs from local government and will provide detailed information about opportunities and Armstrong Creek timeframes for new housing across Melbourne. The partnership between DPCD and the City of Greater Geelong was formed to fast track the planning work and to Victorian Integrated Housing Strategy develop new approaches to guide the creation of sustainable The Victorian Integrated Housing Strategy was developed communities in the Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Area. in collaboration with the Department of Premier and This project has been established through a cross divisional Cabinet, the Department of Human Services and the partnership of Planning and Community Development and is Department of Justice. being led through the Regional Services Division within the Community Development Group. 25 Annual Report 2009-10

The strategy aims to address housing supply issues and Frankston Central Activities District support the achievement of more affordable, accessible Frankston CAD was provided $11.6 million in 2006-07. and sustainable homes across Victoria. In 2009-10, the new $8 million Kananook Creek Boulevard was ofﬁcially opened for public use. The opening was VicUrban’s mandate will be refocused towards supporting launched by the Minister for Planning and Frankston Mayor more housing in established areas, particularly along major on 28 February 2010 at the Kananook Creek Festival. public transport routes, in activity centres in metropolitan Melbourne and in large regional centres. Footscray Central Activities District The Footscray Renewal initiative received $52.1 million Central Activities District Projects (CAD) funding over four years in the 2007-08 State Budget. Ringwood Central Activities District In 2009-10, a program of works to renew central Solid progress has been made in the Ringwood CAD, Footscray continued, including the new railway footbridge. with Government announcing $39 million in September 2008 to invest over three years. In August 2009, a further $3.1 million funding was announced for Footscray CAD including $1.54 million for Major design and tendering works have been completed the Leeds Street Redevelopment Project, $1 million for the for the Town Centre South project, which will deliver Heritage Park/Railway Reserve Redevelopment Project and a vibrant station plaza and modern bus interchange. over $500,000 for the Footscray at Night Lighting Strategy Construction is scheduled to commence in the second and other activities. half of 2010, and will also include works to enhance Ringwood’s safety and accessibility for all transport Review of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 users and visitors. The review has been successfully advanced to the publication of a draft Bill which sets out reforms to the Works commenced for the Lake to Creek Link, Planning and Environment Act. This draft Bill was informed a partnership project of the Victorian and Federal by consultation undertaken in 2008 and 2009. The draft Governments, Maroondah City Council, Melbourne Water Bill has now been released for feedback before a ﬁnal and the Powerline Relocation Committee. The Link will Bill is introduced into Parliament. improve the amenity of Larissa Avenue and create an attractive and safe environment for pedestrians and cyclists.

Box Hill Central Activities District Box Hill is an important location because it is a major residential and commercial hub and is one of Melbourne’s busiest public transport interchanges. It has a diverse mix of land uses with two major hospitals, two shopping centres, a large TAFE with over 40,000 students, a range of restaurants and numerous ofﬁces.

The Whitehorse Road median upgrade, which was completed in July 2010, was a $500,000 joint project delivered in partnership with the City of Whitehorse. The project includes preparation of landscape works, a paved urban plaza space, new lighting and street furniture, and incorporation of water sensitive urban design into the overall design. The high quality design complements works already undertaken in the median west of Station Street as part of the Tram Route 109 extension. 26 Annual Report 2009-10

planning for liveable communities

Victoria’s Heritage Strategy Managing Melbourne’s Growth: Key outcomes of Victoria’s Heritage: Strengthening our • Continue to facilitate development in CADs and communities in 2009-10 include: employment corridors identiﬁed in Melbourne @ 5 Million. The 2010-11 State Budget allocated $10.38 million • Improved heritage conservation of over 70 places and over four years for ongoing funding to core and essential objects through $2.355 million of grant funding (including activities such as: $1 million from the Victorian Property Fund for heritage - Development facilitation and feasibility work place repairs) - Stakeholder management and community engagement • Nine local government heritage studies - Project development, management and implementation • Inclusion of over 28,000 records from 18 local authorities - Marketing and investment attraction. in the on-line database HERMES • Better use of surplus government land to meet • More than 80 volunteering projects across Victoria government priorities in areas such as open spaces, • Advisory services delivered by 67 local governments. aged care, community facilities and affordable housing The Victorian Heritage Register • Deliver Government’s Precinct Structure Planning Heritage Victoria assessed 105 places and objects Program and support the timely delivery of Precinct for the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) in 2009-10. Structure Plans in Growth Areas These nominations came from local councils, community • Draw on housing capacity assessments as a basis groups and members of the public. The backlog of for discussion with local government and other key previously unassessed nominations was reduced by 31. stakeholders to determine the distribution of housing across Melbourne Of the 105 places assessed, 34 were included on the • Commence the Better Planning for Housing and VHR by the Heritage Council. Notable new inclusions Employment Growth initiative to deliver critical data comprise: the Loch Ard Peacock in Warrnambool, and evidence which will inform decision making for the Flemington Racecourse, Flemington and CSIRAC (the provision of land, housing and employment opportunities world’s oldest electronic programmable computer) and to meet the State’s growing population two key Kelly Gang sites at Archerton. • Plan for city-scale development of the Werribee Employment Precinct 2010-11 Future Priorities: • Review the Environment Effects Act and Rapid population growth and the broad sustainability Ministerial guidelines and environmental issues associated with the future • Commence the introduction of Development Assessment development of regional Victoria and metropolitan Committees, for development ready activity centres; Melbourne have led to the identiﬁcation of the including the establishment of the Central City Standing following future priorities: Advisory Committee. 27 Annual Report 2009-10

Armstrong Creek: Efﬁcient Systems: There is an urgent need for additional residential land • Continue to roll out the SPEAR (Streamlined Planning supply in the municipality of Armstrong Creek. The through Electronic Applications and Referrals) Planning urban development of the 2,600 hectares of farming System to interested councils and complete the SPEAR land will accommodate the bulk of Geelong’s growth in integration project funded by the Federal Government’s the foreseeable future and is one of the City of Greater Housing Affordability Fund/Electronic Development Geelong’s most important strategic projects. Armstrong Assessment Creek will ultimately accommodate approximately 50,000 • Continuous improvement in the building and plumbing to 60,000 people and provide approximately 22,000 jobs. industry sectors to enhance consumer protection and Armstrong Creek is the largest continuous growth public safety in buildings, particularly in response to the area in Victoria. risk of bushﬁres.

These commitments and concerns have driven the development of the following future priorities: • Precinct Structure Planning for Armstrong Creek to ensure development across multiple fronts enabling a competitive market and affordable housing • Scope Armstrong Creek transport service requirements in a regional context • Identify land requirements for the Armstrong Creek coordinated community infrastructure delivery as announced in the 2010-11 State Budget.

Supporting Rural and Regional Development: • Implement strategic planning for Melbourne Hinterland in the context of climate change, environmental quality and growth management • Deliver commitments under Ready for Tomorrow: a Blueprint for Regional and Rural Victoria such as: - Targeting priority coastal settlements facing potential impacts of climate change, developing measures to support decision making, assisting local government to revise coastal settlement plans and prepare strategies for area adjustment and adaptation - Developing integrated land use plans for regions to cater for growth and to implement the Regional Victoria Settlement Framework - Continuing to work with the Department of Transport in delivering The Victorian Transport Plan initiatives including the Melbourne Metro and Regional Rail Link - Assisting in growth management planning and integration of land use and transport in the Armstrong Creek Growth Area - Assisting in growth management and integration of land use and transport in Major Regional Cities (Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and the Latrobe cluster – Moe, Morwell and Traralgon). 28 Annual Report 2009-10

Quantity Complete annual Urban Development Program analysis of supply, demand and adequacy of residential and industrial land Co-ordination and implementation of Victoria’s Heritage Strategy Development Assessment Committees (DACs) established in priority activity centres to make decisions on significant development applications Development facilitation priority projects considered Development of model to support housing growth requirements in metropolitan region Environmental effects assessments Government departments engaged in policy development for housing affordability Implement program leading to development of Regional Land Use Plans (RLUP) as part of overall government regional planning initiative Increased housing density in established areas Places or objects assessed for the Victorian Heritage Register Regional strategies commenced Research bulletins on population projections and residential land published Quality Appeals lodged against heritage permits Central Activities District projects delivered against agreed project implementation plans Changes made to Victoria’s zoned land consider formal capacity assessments and constraints and incorporate local government, stakeholder and community consultation programs Creating Better Places (CBP) and Expert Assistance Program (EAP) funding committed to eligible projects Establish boundaries for five activity centres and development frameworks which take into account input from councils, the department and the community, and advice from the advisory committee Heritage certificates issued accurately and satisfactorily Regional stakeholders effectively engaged in informing and shaping contents of RLUP Timeliness Amendments completed in 30 days Authorisations completed in 15 days Completion of analysis of residential and industrial land stocks for Urban Development Program (UDP) Report DACs established in Camberwell, Coburg, Doncaster Hill, Central Geelong and Preston by December 2009 Government response to expert group recommendations for the Future Farming strategy report completed by May 2010 Heritage grant payments are made within the timeframe specified in the terms and conditions of the funding agreements Owners notified of accepted nominations to the Victorian Heritage Register within 14 days Regional UDP Pilot Projects underway Review of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 to ensure the Act responds to contemporary planning issues and simplifies current requirements completed by 30 December 2009 State population projections reviewed and updated (bi annual) Two RLUPs are commenced by December 2009 Cost Total output cost 29 Annual Report 2009-10

Unit of 2009-10 2009-10 Planning Measure Target Actual Through this output, the department will implement government strategies for sustainable metropolitan number 1 1 and regional development, including the continual per cent 100 100 implementation of Melbourne 2030 . It will also deliver associated urban design and development programs and coordinate analysis and cross portfolio action number 5 0 1 towards the Government’s affordable housing objectives. The department will also develop regulatory and statutory number 50 81 2 planning, administer the planning system and statutory per cent 100 100 responsibilities of the Minister for Planning, support heritage conservation projects and assistance to local 3 number 6 1 governments and community organisations and conduct environment effects assessments. number 4 4 per cent 100 100 per cent 10 10 number 80 105 4 number 2 2 1 Further updates and changes to legislation prevented the number 5 5 establishment of ﬁve DACs. The Doncaster DAC will be established and operational by Q3 2010-11.

2 Twenty-nine (29) priority projects were referred to the Development per cent 6 4 Facilitation Taskforce from 28 January 2010 to 23 June 2010. The total number of projects considered is higher than expected as the per cent 80 85 Development Facilitation Unit expanded its capacity to facilitate and fast-track key building projects, as announced by the Victorian Government in February 2009. per cent 85 85 3 The number of assessments completed/issued by the Minister is per cent 100 100 primarily dependent on the timing and completion of assessments by the proponent and subsequent receipt of an Inquiry report.

per cent 100 100 4 Overall a higher than expected number of assessments was achieved due to the completion of part of the backlog project. per cent 99 99 5 Delays associated with the Planning Legislation Amendment Bill (2009) per cent 85 89 prevented the meeting of deﬁned performance targets and measures associated with the establishment and implementation of the DAC model. An Advisory Committee has been established for the Doncaster Hill DAC and this is expected to be established and operational by per cent 80 81 Q3 2010-11. per cent 80 79 6 Variance to published budget largely reﬂects the underspend on Central Activities District projects, in particular the Revitalising Central date Jun-10 Jun-10 Dandenong project. per cent 100 0 5 per cent 100 100 per cent 100 100 per cent 95 99 date Jul-09 Nov-09

per cent 100 100 date Feb-10 Qtr 3 per cent 100 100

6 $ million 152.2 126.7 30 Annual Report 2009-10 opportunities for participation

These outputs: The ‘Jobs and Careers’ section of youthcentral continues to be the most popular, with over a million • Invest in and provide accessible, targeted support to page impressions for that area alone. In 2009-10, all specific population groups and priority places Victorian secondary schools were also provided with • Increase inclusion and access for our diverse a copy of youthcentral’s ‘Getting a Job’ CD ROM. communities The CD ROM comprises the most popular video guides • Increase sport and recreation, adult education, skills and information from the ‘Jobs and Careers’ section development and workforce participation opportunities. of youthcentral to be used in schools to help students These outputs contribute to the achievement of the into part-time and full-time work. Growing Victoria Together goals of: Through these popular initiatives, youthcentral • Building friendly, confident and safer communities contributes to DPCD’s goal of strengthening communities • A fairer society that reduces disadvantage and and promoting inclusion and the Growing Victoria Together respects diversity (GVT) goal of building friendly confident and • Greater public participation and more accountable safe communities. government Advance • High quality education and training for lifelong learning • More quality jobs and thriving, innovative industries Advance is a school-based program that provides practical across Victoria. opportunities for young people to volunteer and participate in their local community. Advance contributes to DPCD’s goal of strengthening communities and promoting inclusion Youth Affairs and the GVT goal of building friendly confident and safe Performance in Action communities. Through participation in the program young people: youthcentral • Develop skills such as teamwork, project management, Since its launch over five years ago, youthcentral communication, problem solving and negotiation (www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au) has maintained its position as Australia’s most popular government youth website. • Are engaged in planning and organising community youthcentral again exceeded its performance target of activities such as animal welfare, conservation page impressions in 2009-10. In fact, March 2010 saw the re-vegetation projects, caring for the aged, assisting site’s highest number of page impressions in a month – vulnerable people and community safety projects almost 277,000 – which represented over 100,000 unique users that month; the first time the site has passed this • Form partnerships with community organisations significant milestone. and learn about volunteering and contributing to their communities.

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In 2009, Advance was delivered by a record number of 2010-11 Future Priorities: schools, with 16,166 young people working with over Two GVT goals hold particular importance within 1,365 community organisations and forming over Youth Affairs: 1,900 individual partnerships. • A fairer society that reduces disadvantage and Youth Foundations Victoria respects diversity The Youth Foundations Victoria (YFV) initiative is an exciting • Greater public participation and more opportunity for young people to make a real difference accountable government. to their communities. The initiative brings together the Through these goals, the following future priorities have Victorian Government, Bendigo Bank and communities been identiﬁed: across Victoria to help young people grant funds to other young people for local social and community development • Expand the range of resources youthcentral offers to activities. The Victorian Government is providing $4.5 empower young people to get active in civic life through million over ﬁve years from 2006-11, from the Community the ‘Do It Yourself Democracy’ section Support Fund, to establish YFV in 15 disadvantaged • Implement recommendations from the 2009-10 communities across Victoria. Accessibility Audit to maximise access to the resources on youthcentral The young people involved in the YFV build skills such as: • Strengthen the delivery of the Advance program in • Philanthropic grant making schools through an enhanced professional development • Working in leadership and decision making roles program for program coordinators in schools • Developing networking and community planning skills • Train young people across all 15 Youth Foundations • Volunteering based on stronger community connections Victoria sites in grant making and support them to • Project management complete grant rounds. • Communications and marketing • Developing attitudes and values that will enable them to effectively contribute to their communities.

In 2009-10, 83 grants totalling $163,135 were awarded by young people in eight YFV sites to youth-led projects and events.

YFV contributes to DPCD’s goal of strengthening communities and promoting inclusion and the GVT goal of a fairer society that reduces disadvantage and respects diversity. 32 Annual Report 2009-10

The ‘Jobs and Careers’ section of youthcentral continues to be the most popular, with over a million page impressions for that area alone.

Quantity

FReeZA: event attendance Number of organisations funded through Youth Participation and Access Program and Mentoring and Capacity Building Initiative Number of young people attending FreeZA Central intensive workshops Young people participating in the Advance Youth Development Program

youthcentral website total page impressions

Quality Young people completing the Advance Youth Development Program Timeliness Youth Participation and Access Program: Grants acquitted within the timeframe speciﬁed in the terms and conditions of the funding agreement Cost Total output cost 33 Annual Report 2009-10

Youth Affairs Develop and coordinate whole of government information and advice on issues of youth policy. Develop and manage targeted programs and services Unit of 2009-10 2009-10 for young people aged between 12 and 25 years. Measure Target Actual number 130,000 154,442 1 number 112 112 number 500 556 2 number 10,000 3 - 10,250 16,166

number 1,400 4 (‘000) -1,600 2,500

per cent 93 5 75 * FReeZA data not available until 13 August 2010

1 A higher than expected number of young people participated in larger sized events and community festivals. 2 Training workshops were scheduled at times which made them more per cent 90 97 accessible and attracted a broader range of young people. 3 Some schools were able to enrol more students in their Advance program than the 21 students funded for. 4 The increase in page impressions is a result of an active marketing $ million 14.7 14.5 strategy, up to date content and increased use of the internet by young people. 5 The higher retention rate in the program is largely due to the high levels of engagement by students undertaking the Advance Youth Development Program. 34 Annual Report 2009-10

Women’s Policy Performance in Action

A Right to Respect A Right to Respect: Victoria’s Plan to Prevent Violence The Women’s Leadership Grants Program is a $500,000 Against Women was developed to address the underlying two year program which supports organisations and causes of violence against women over the next 10 years. groups to improve their capacity and create opportunities A Right to Safety and Justice , a strategic framework to for greater women’s participation in leadership roles. Round build on family violence reforms since 2005 and direct one of the program has been delivered and received a total future reforms, was also developed. of 219 grant applications. Through this process, $250,000 funding was provided to 20 organisations in a range of Family Violence Common Risk Assessment community and local government areas in Victoria. and Risk Management Framework The Family Violence Common Risk Assessment and Risk The 2009 Premier’s Women’s Summit on Women’s Management Framework were developed to increase the Leadership was attended by over 200 women and capacity of professionals (such as health workers, family leaders in industry and identiﬁed further actions to be violence service providers, the police, the courts etc.) to taken to achieve greater representation of women in more effectively identify and respond to family violence. leadership roles. From 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 training was delivered The Annual Women’s Honour Roll celebration was held to 790 people, taking the total number of programs to on 4 March 2010, where the Minister for Women’s Affairs 116 and the total number of participants to 2,491 announced the 20 new 2010 Honour Roll inductees, taking since August 2008. the total number of inductees to 458.

Women’s Financial Literacy Program The Rural Women’s Network Program includes the Rural Through a series of seminars and workshops, the Women’s Women Leading Change Program and in 2009-10 directly Financial Literacy Program aims to increase the provision of involved over 110 regional women. financial information to women so that they are able to plan for their financial future. In 2009-10, a total of 937 women Victorian Women’s Register participated in the program. This represented a more than The Office of Women’s Policy undertook a major upgrade 40 per cent increase in participation from 2008-09. to the Victorian Women’s Register in May 2010 to enable private and community sector organisations to access the Women and Leadership Register when making Board appointments. A number of programs address the key Women’s Policy Framework priority of increasing the representation of women in leadership roles.

Quantity Women participating in consultations Quality Funded projects that meet or exceed project outcomes Participant satisfaction with consultation forums Queen Victoria Women’s Centre occupancy rate User satisfaction with diversity register Timelines Projects delivered according to agreed outputs and milestones Cost Total output cost 35 Annual Report 2009-10

All of the above programs are aligned with DPCD’s Through these commitments the following proirities have strategic direction of strengthening communities and been identified: promoting inclusion, and contribute to the Growing Victoria Together goal of building friendly, confident and safe • Implement A Right to Respect: Victoria’s Plan to Prevent communities. Violence Against Women by building models of good practice, toolkits and resources for use in a broad range 2010-11 Future Priorities: of areas at both a statewide and community level Women’s justice and safety is a key priority area within the • Implement A Right to Safety and Justice Women’s Policy Framework 2008-11 and to support this, • Extend the roll out of the Victorian Family Violence Risk the following commitments have been made in the Assessment and Risk Management Framework training 2010-11 State Budget: to priority sectors and services working with vulnerable groups such as mental and primary health services, and • $14.1 million over four years to give effect to A agencies supporting culturally and linguistically diverse Right to Respect: Victoria’s Plan to Prevent Violence groups (CALD) Against Women • Tailor the Women’s Financial Literacy Program to the • $2.7 million over three years to continue to train needs of Indigenous women and women from CALD professionals working with the Victorian Family Violence backgrounds and deliver programs in a range of Risk Assessment and Risk Management Framework to locations across the state better identify women at risk and provide them with the • Deliver information and capacity building programs to appropriate information and support. women about board and committee memberships and provide information, and support private community The Women’s Financial Literacy Program and its role and not for profit sector organisations about accessing in increasing the financial independence of women the Victorian Women’s Register when making also remains a priority area under the Women’s Policy board appointments Framework, as does increasing the representation of • Organise the 2010 Women’s Summit on Women and the women in leadership roles. To support this, $180,000 was Media given the influential role of media in shaping provided in the 2010-11 State Budget for a program to attitudes and behaviour towards women and their increase number of women on Boards. role in society • Continue to deliver programs such as the Women’s Leadership Grants Program, the Annual Women’s Honour Roll and the Rural Women’s Network Program.

Unit of 2009-10 2009-10 Measure Target Actual

number 600 1037 1

per cent 90 95 per cent 85 89 per cent 85 95 2 Women’s Policy Provide leadership in strategic whole of government policy per cent 85 88 advice on key issues of concern to women by working across government to inform policies, programs and services available to women. per cent 90 97

1 Additional consultations were held throughout the 2009-10 year, including extensive regional and metropolitan consultations on the $ million 4.4 4.8 10 year strategic framework for family violence reforms and an annual survey of Diversity Register participants. 2 The Queen Victoria Centre is responsible for managing tenancies for the Centre and has managed to secure more tenants than anticipated. 36 Annual Report 2009-10

Disability Performance in Action

Disability Action Plans 150 organisations were supported to develop Disability Visitor feedback via the site has been overwhelmingly Action Plans (DAPs) during 2009-2010 with training positive and visitor numbers have been growing steadily, sessions held across metropolitan and regional Victoria. with current averages reaching 400-500 unique visitors per day. The Bar None Community Awareness Kit for Schools, the DiVine website and DAPs are all aligned to the DPCD 2010-11 Future Priorities strategic direction of strengthening communities and The Ofﬁce for Disability will continue to develop its role in promoting inclusion and contribute to the GVT goal of leading and supporting work across governments and their creating a fairer society that reduces disadvantage and agencies and with community organisations to remove respects diversity. barriers, increase access and strengthen participation by people with a disability. Bar None Community Awareness Kit for Schools In September 2009, the kit was launched and sent to Key priorities will be: all primary and secondary government, independent and Catholic schools in Victoria. It is designed to assist teachers • Working with government agencies and stakeholders in to raise awareness about disability in the classroom. reviewing the State Disability Plan Following the launch, 65 teachers attended 18 ‘Train • Supporting the development and implementation of the Trainer’ sessions across Victoria. nationally agreed priorities for people with a disability • Promoting reform of housing design and to increase DiVine access for people with a disability The DiVine website was launched on 3 December 2009, the International Day for People with Disability. The site has been promoted widely through government sites and media outlets including statewide and regional newspapers and ABC radio.

Quantity

Number of agencies supported to develop Disability Action Plans

Number of Disability Advocacy clients

Number of meetings of the Victorian Disability Advisory Council held

Quality Client satisfaction with advice provided Participant satisfaction with community engagement consultation Timeliness Projects complete within required timelines Cost Total output cost 37 Annual Report 2009-10

• Continuing to support education and employment providers in removing barriers and enabling the support and services necessary to achieve improved outcomes for people with a disability. This will include the Bar None Employment Campaign to inﬂuence people’s attitudes to disability in the workplace • Continuing work with government and non-government agencies to increase the number of Disability Action Plans Training (ADAPT) partnership models for peak arts bodies. This project aims to build the capacity of the Victorian Arts sector to be more inclusive and accessible as well as increase opportunities for people with a disability.

The DiVine website was launched on 3 December 2009, the International Day for People with Disability.

Unit of 2009-10 2009-10 Measure Target Actual number 150 150 number >1,900 1,995 number 6 6

per cent 100 100 per cent 85 85 Disability Disability involves advocating for people in communities through the development of policies and the provision per cent 100 100 of services that emphasise an integrated approach to government service provision.

$ million 7.2 7.3 38 Annual Report 2009-10

Seniors and Veterans Performance in Action

Seniors Community Registers The statewide Community Registers help people to feel All of these initiatives contribute to DPCD’s strategic secure and give them more confidence to live on their own. directions of strengthening communities and promoting People who are older, isolated or have a disability can put inclusion, as well as investing in community infrastructure their name on their local register and can, if they choose, and heritage. They also align with the Growing Victoria be contacted by telephone at agreed times to check on Together goals of building friendly, confident and safe their well-being. communities, as well as creating a fairer society that reduces disadvantage and respects diversity. This program is one of the responses to the heatwave experienced in early 2009. A total of 25 new registers have Veterans been funded in 2009-10, 13 in metropolitan Melbourne Commemoration of Veterans and and 12 in regional and rural Victoria. In addition, six existing Community Education registers in metropolitan Melbourne and two in regional and A number of projects to commemorate the service rural Victoria have received funding to include people with and sacrifice of Victoria’s veterans were successfully a disability. A Community Registers forum attended by delivered around the state. Grants to restore community 91 participants was held in June 2010. war memorials to the total value of $204,630 were delivered to 45 community projects around Victoria, Victorian Seniors Festival exceeding original targets by 28 per cent. The Victorian Seniors Festival is an annual event to thank, celebrate and recognise seniors for their ongoing The Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC Competition resulted in contribution to our community. In 2009 record attendance 144 student entries received, representing a nine per cent was achieved with over 170,000 people participating in increase on the previous year and including an increase in festival events across Victoria. More than 17,000 people the number of schools (especially government) and boys attended the opening day at Federation Square, a 70 per entering the competition. cent increase over the 2008 attendance. Remember Them , a guide to Victoria’s war memorials,

was also published and distributed to all Victorian Seniors Card Program secondary schools. The Seniors Card program grows signiﬁcantly each year. Victoria currently has over one million people aged 60 years Legislative implementation of key recommendations of the or over (one ﬁfth of the total population) with 95 per cent State Services Authority’s review to strengthen and ensure of eligible seniors holding a card. The program is currently a sustainable future for the Shrine of Remembrance is well growing by over 50,000 seniors per year. underway with a Bill drafted for introduction in 2010-11.

Elder Abuse Prevention Strategy Promoting Veterans’ Wellbeing The Elder Abuse Prevention Strategy aims to protect the A number of programs promoting Veterans’ wellbeing were safety, dignity and independence of older Victorians by delivered in 2009-10: raising awareness and improving service response to • $692,961 from the ANZAC Day Proceeds Fund elder abuse. was distributed around the state to over 33 veteran This strategy saw the funding of nine Primary Care welfare projects Partnerships to deliver community awareness sessions • The Veterans Accommodation Study and Business case across the state and to develop local agency networks to identify and assess the need for specialist housing was to respond to cases of elder abuse. It also included the scoped and tenders called appointment of Victoria University to deliver 288 elder • The inaugural Veteran Community Senior of the Year abuse prevention ﬁnancial information sessions and Award was delivered. professional educations training programs.

In April 2010 Senior Rights Victoria celebrated its second anniversary, offering free conﬁdential information referral and support services to senior Victorians.

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Grants to restore community war memorials to the total value of $204,630 were delivered to 45 community projects around Victoria, exceeding original targets by 28 per cent. Support for Ex-service Organisations Implementation of the $3.5 million RSL/CFA Community Facility Program continued with 19 RSL sites being identiﬁed for upgrades of which work on 12 has been completed. A further six CFA sites have either been completed or are in progress, while another seven sites are being assessed.

Preserving Veterans’ Heritage Steps to preserve veterans’ heritage saw 60 veterans Veterans digital stories collected in Melbourne, Bendigo, Sale and The 2010-11 State Budget committed $320,000 over Swan Hill. A collaborative project between the Veterans two years for Shrine of Remembrance modernisation Unit and Heritage Victoria to develop a database of and $1.4 million over four years to deliver heritage related statewide veteran related heritage is well underway, initiatives. In addition to this, $2 million was made available as is a project to digitise military unit histories with the from the Victorian Property Fund to provide specialist State Library. accommodation for Veterans and in June 2006 A Fairer

2010-11 Future Priorities Victoria - Progress and next steps allocated $3.5 million for renovations and redevelopments to RSL and CFA Seniors buildings. This funding, along with the Centenary of ANZAC Ofﬁce for Senior Victorians (OSV) will continue to give in 2015 and concerns about the ageing population in a high priority to working with other departments and regional and rural Victoria, have driven the development of agencies in developing whole of government policy the following future priorities: approaches to the key issues affecting senior Victorians. • Continue to deliver programs commemorating OSV will also give priority to initiatives for which it has direct and supporting veterans and supporting ex-service administrative responsibility, including: organisations • Commence planning for the Centenary of ANZAC • Launch Seniors Online - a new web portal to replace the • Develop and launch an Online Veterans Museum which existing Seniors Card website and provide a range of will feature the heritage database, digital stories and new online opportunities for seniors unit histories • Roll out of elder abuse prevention community awareness • Commence planning for the Centenary of ANZAC. sessions by Primary Care Partnerships and development of inter-agency protocols • Delivery of ﬁnancial information sessions for older people across the state • Improve liveability for older people in regional Victoria through building local government and community capacity to deliver programs that will make a positive difference to quality of life, social participation, health and well-being of older people in small towns. 40 Annual Report 2009-10

Quantity Digitised veterans’ histories completed New University of the Third Age (U3A) memberships Restoring community war memorials grants: projects approved Seniors activities grants programs: number approved Premier’s spirit of ANZAC prize: number of entries received Quality Commemorative and educative projects that meet or exceed agreed outcomes Eligible seniors in the seniors card program Senior satisfaction with Victorian Seniors Festival events Timeliness

Commemorative and Education program: Grants acquitted within the timeframe speciﬁed in the terms and conditions of the funding agreement Cost Total output cost 41 Annual Report 2009-10

Seniors and Veterans Work in partnership with community, business and across government to provide support for the diverse needs and interests of older Victorians. Through the Veterans Unit, strengthen community recognition of veterans’ achievements.

Unit of 2009-10 2009-10 Measure Target Actual 1 number 50 60 number 1,800-2,200 1,021 2 number 35 45 3 number 110-130 142 4 number 200 144 1 There were more opportunities to increase the collection of stories beyond the target. The health issues for WWII veterans and their partners are proving to be a significant factor affecting the roll out of the digitised veterans’ histories project. per cent 100 100 2 The lower result reflects organisational constraints associated with a volunteer-based organisation, including the length of time needed per cent 95 95 to marshal volunteer resources to set up new U3As and recruit new members. per cent 90 90 3 Improved assessment processes for restoring community war memorial grants have enabled a greater number of projects to be approved in 2009-10. 4 While the 2009 result did not reach the target figure of 200 entries, there was a modest increase in the number of entries from the per cent 100 100 previous year (132). There were some significant improvements compared to the previous year’s competition, including an increase in the number of schools entering, government schools entering and boys entering the competition. A comprehensive marketing strategy $ million 10.2 10.4 was developed in 2009 and the competition was extended to include students in Year 10. 42 Annual Report 2009-10

Indigenous Community and Cultural Development Performance in Action

Cultural Heritage Management Capacity Building Cultural Heritage Management Plans The capacity building activities undertaken with community Aboriginal Affairs Victoria evaluates Cultural Heritage groups are underpinned by formal training provided through Management Plans where there is no Registered Aboriginal the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Program. Party appointed. In 2009-10, a total of 371 Cultural Heritage Held in July 2009, the three day introductory workshop Management Plans were approved. All plans were evaluated ‘Past and Present’ provided 57 participants with an within the legislated timeframe of 30 days, with 254 plans introduction to Aboriginal Cultural Heritage management approved by the department in 2009-10. The remaining and a pathway to the Certificate IV course. The first 117 plans were approved by Registered Aboriginal Parties Certificate IV programme commenced in October 2009 (compared with 30 in the previous year). This illustrates the with 18 students and is being delivered in partnership increasing role being played by Aboriginal groups in cultural with LaTrobe University. heritage decision making in Victoria.

Governance Training 2010-11 Future Priorities In 2009-10 the Governance Training Program won a Aboriginal Affairs Victoria will continue to provide important Wurreker Training Award for Best Public Sector Employer support for the Victorian Indigenous Affairs Framework and a Business and Higher Education Round Table Award though its work in leadership and capacity building with the for Best Community Engagement. Indigenous Community, its advocacy and support of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act and its support for Local The program achieved its 500th participant in May 2010, Indigenous Networks (LINS). and has delivered nine Certiﬁcate IV courses and two Diplomas of Business Governance. Fourteen students have completed the Lake Tyers Certiﬁcate III in Community Services, enabling the community to assume a greater role in managing its own affairs.

Quantity (l) Cultural heritage management capacity building activities undertaken with community groups Governance training programs implemented Increase in membership of Stolen Generations Victoria Participants who complete governance training Quality Governance training initiatives participant completion rate Local Indigenous representation groups completed stage one of community plans Proportion of Indigenous community organisations receiving funding from multiple departments on a single funding agreement Timeliness Cultural heritage management Plans assessed by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria (AAV) within legislative timeframes Cost Total output cost 43 Annual Report 2009-10

Some of the key priorities for AAV in 2011 will accordingly be: In 2009-10 the Governance Training Program • Support cultural heritage and governance education through won a Wurreker Training Award for Best Public • The continued development of the Aboriginal Cultural Sector Employer and a Business and Higher Heritage Management Program by completion and review Education Round Table Award for Best of the ﬁrst Certiﬁcate IV course Community Engagement. • The development of a Diploma in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management • The consolidation of the Indigenous CEO Development forum • Delivery of a revised Diploma of Business (Governance). • Improve access to the Aboriginal Heritage Register through the continued development and implementation of the web-based Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Registry and Information Service (ACHRIS).

Indigenous Community and Cultural Development Work in partnership with Victorian Indigenous communities and their organisations to build their capacity to deliver programs and services. Develop whole of government policies promoting partnerships between Indigenous communities and government Unit of 2009-10 2009-10 agencies. Increase understanding and respect for Indigenous culture within the broader community Measure Target Actual and promote Indigenous community control of the number 16 16 protection and management of Indigenous cultural heritage. number 7 7 per cent 5 15.6 1 number 120 126

per cent 80 88.3 2 per cent 80 80 3 per cent 15 10 1 Funding to Stolen Generations Victoria (SGV) ceased and the organisation is no longer operating. A new organisation, Connecting Home Limited, has commenced operation. 2 Completion rates for the Governance Training Program remains around per cent 100 100 80 to 90 per cent, comprising nearly 100 per cent for workshops and varying completion rates for the Certiﬁcate IV component. 3 A single IT platform is required to support the further rollout of single funding agreements across the Indigenous community sector. $ million 19.8 19.9 This platform will be developed by 2012-13. 44 Annual Report 2009-10

Adult and Community Education Performance in Action

Delivering Vocational Education and Training Implementing ACE Capacity Initiatives Vocational education and training funded through the Adult Implementation continues through eight initiatives which, Community and Further Education Board (ACFE) delivered over the next four years, will provide $10.8 million to adult by Adult Community Education (ACE) organisations and community education organisations. This will enhance their Adult Education Institutions achieved or exceeded targets business and organisational sustainability and strengthen identiﬁed for 2009-10. Nearly seven million student contact their capacity to deliver quality teaching and learning hours were delivered in 2009, this exceeded the target services to individuals, businesses and communities by 20 per cent. across Victoria. In 2009-10, 275 ACE organisations have taken advantage the initiatives. More than 340 ACE organisations across the state delivered government funded programs, providing Supporting ACE Assets and Equipment opportunities for skills building through vocation education During the year, Commonwealth economic stimulus grants and training programs. Over 188,000 Vocational Education of $37 million were secured for 61 projects to upgrade and Training (VET) module enrolments were achieved, facilities in Victorian ACE organisations. In the 2009-10 exceeding the target by 10.8 per cent. Over three million State Budget the ACFE Board also received an allocation student contact hours were delivered to 16 to 64 years of $1 million, over four years, for the maintenance and olds who do not have a Year 12 level of education repair of its nine government-owned ACFE properties. (or equivalent), exceeding the target by 29 per cent. Commonwealth equipment grants totalling $849,000 were awarded to assist ACE organisations with their equipment

cost. The ACFE Board also purchased an agreement with

Microsoft on behalf of all ACE organisations to reduce

computer software costs used for teaching purposes.

Quantity Annual delivery of student contact hours government funded through the ACFEB – ACE organisations and AEIs

Annual Vocational Education and Training (VET) module enrolments government funded through the ACFEB – ACE organisations and AEIs Number of government funded Skills Deepening level course enrolments in ACFEB registered ACE organisations and AEIs Number of pre accredited module enrolments government funded through the ACFEB – ACE organisations and AEIs Student contact hours government funded through the ACFEB to 15 to 24 year olds – ACE organisations and AEIs

Student contact hours government funded through the ACFEB to 16 to 64 year olds who do not have a Year 12 level of education (or equivalent) – ACE organisations and AEIs Quality Minimum target for ACE and AEI students funded through Youth Pathways Program Student satisfaction with ACE courses meeting overall needs Successful completions as measured by module load completion rate – ACFEB funded ACE organisations and AEIs Cost Total output cost 45 Annual Report 2009-10

Delivery of VET, implementing ACE Capacity Initiatives • Development of connections between ACE and supporting ACE assets and equipment is aligned to organisations, business and industry to maximise DPCD’s strategic direction of strengthening communities uptake of skills training and promoting inclusion and contributes to the GVT goal of • Continued implementation of ACE capacity initiatives high quality education and training for lifelong learning. • Development of an enhanced planning framework for ACE assets. This would support requests for 2010-11 Future Priorities Government investment and assist DPCD’s goals of Adult community education is an important sector for planning communities for growth and change and Victorians seeking to acquire or enhance skills for economic investing in community infrastructure. and community participation. As well as this, through the Victorian Training Guarantee, the need for a more skilled Victorian community is being addressed by growing participation in vocational education and training. This growth in participation requires adequate facilities to be available particularly in growth priority areas. Due to these concerns, the following future priorities have been developed:

• Continued implementation of Securing Jobs for Your Future – Skills for Victoria and A Stronger ACFE – Delivering Skills for Victoria. These two programs will support economic and community outcomes for Victoria’s individuals, businesses and communities Adult Community and Further Education Develop and implement strategies designed to further enhance participation in Adult Community Education (ACE) across Victoria and strengthen the contribution that community based adult education organisations Unit of 2009-10 2009-10 make to education and training. Education and training is provided in community settings and Adult Education Measure Target Actual Institutions (AEIs), including Adult Multicultural Education number Services and the Centre for Adult Education in accordance (million) 5.74 6.99 1 with the priorities set by government and in response to 2 community demand. Learning opportunities are promoted number 170,000 188,437 and provided by the Adult, Community and Further number 600 686 3 Education (ACFE) Board that supports and strengthens the capacity of local communities to respond to and meet 4 number 48,000 38,144 educational needs. number 5 1 Enhanced entitlement to a government funded training place (million) 1.67 2.0 2 supported increased delivery. 2 Enhanced entitlement to a government funded training place number 6 supported increased module enrolments. (million) 2.4 3.1 3 Enhanced entitlement to a government supported training place supported increased Skills Deepening course enrolments. 4 Fixed government funding available for pre-accredited module 7 enrolments lowered the number of enrolments, however learners number 500 744 undertaking these modules were assisted on average for longer contact hours. per cent 80 82.26 5 Enhanced entitlement to a government funded training place supported increased contact hours delivered to 15 to 24 year olds. per cent 73 67.54 6 Enhanced entitlement to a government supported training place supported increased delivery to those 16 to 64 year olds who do not have a Year 12 level of education (or equivalent). 7 Enhanced entitlement to a government supported training place $ million 57.7 63.1 through Youth Compact supported increased delivery. 46 Annual Report 2009-10

Sport and Recreation Development Performance in Action

Community Facility Grants Approvals In 2009-10 DPCD provided grants for community sport In 2009-10 the budget performance measure target of and recreation facilities through the Community Facility 10-12 major events was exceeded with 13 major events Funding Program (CFFP), Country Football and Netball facilitated including one-off events such as the 2009 Program (CFNP), Strengthening the World Game, Drought Hockey Champions Trophy and the Socceroos Farewell Relief for Community Sport and Recreation and Synthetic match (Australia vs. New Zealand), and annually funded Surfaces Program. events such as the 2010 Rip Curl Pro Surfing and the 2010 World Superbikes. Melbourne was named the world’s Community facility grants contribute to DPCD’s strategic Ultimate Sports City for the third time during 2009-10 by direction of investing in community infrastructure and the Sports Business International. Growing Victoria Together (GVT ) goal of building friendly confident and safe communities. In 2009-10, 237 grants Major Sport Facilities were approved exceeding the target of 145 and benefiting A number of key projects were completed during every part of the state. 2009-10 including the construction of the new National Ice Sports Centre (‘The Icehouse’) and stage two of Support for Key Sport and Recreation Organisations the redevelopment of Skilled Stadium in Geelong. A total of 93 key sport and recreation organisations undertook projects, provided services or developed A number of other key projects were progressed strategic advice with funding support from the department during the year including the redevelopment of AFL training in 2009-10. Of this number approximately 50 state sporting facilities, which is largely completed, and the State Athletics associations completed and commenced implementation Centre where works commenced during the year. of new strategic plans while 44 state sporting associations undertook projects that targeted increased participant, Eight state level facilities were progressed during 2009-10 volunteer and community involvement. against a target of 8-12.

Support for key sport and recreation organisations is Funding of state level sporting facilities is aligned with aligned to DPCD’s strategic direction of strengthening DPCD’s strategic direction of investing in community communities and promoting inclusion and contributes infrastructure. State level sport facilities also contribute to to the GVT goal of building friendly conﬁdent and the GVT goal of more quality jobs and thriving, innovative safe communities. industries across Victoria.

Major Sporting Events Funding of major sporting events complements the development of Melbourne’s key sporting precincts and is linked to DPCD’s strategic direction of investing in community infrastructure. Major events also contribute to the GVT goal of more quality jobs and thriving, innovative industries across Victoria. 47 Annual Report 2009-10

Melbourne was named the world’s Ultimate Sports City for the third time during 2009-10 by Sports Business International.

Rectangular Pitch Stadium Melbourne’s new rectangular pitch stadium, AAMI Park, • Continued support for key sport and recreation was completed and opened during 2009-10. The first event organisations to promote increased participant, volunteer to be held at the new stadium was a Rugby League Test and community involvement in sport and recreation Match between Australia and New Zealand on 7 May 2010. • Further enhancement of Victoria’s reputation as the The stadium has been widely acclaimed as a magnificent major sports event capital of the world by delivering addition to Melbourne’s sporting infrastructure. With a a range of high-profile events including the UCI World capacity of 30,000 seats it fills a gap in Melbourne’s sporting Road Championships and the Australian Masters Golf infrastructure and will complement the 52,000 seat Etihad Tournament featuring Tiger Woods Stadium and the 100,000 seat Melbourne Cricket Ground • Implementation of the new regionally significant sporting (MCG). As such it will provide the state with a distinct grants program which was allocated $2 million over two competitive advantage when bidding for future major events. years in the 2010-11 State Budget AAMI Park will be home to Melbourne Victory, Melbourne • Implementation of projects related to state level Storm and Melbourne Football Club and will also be used by facilities including: Melbourne Heart and the Melbourne Rebels. - Stage one of the redevelopment of Melbourne Park (allocated $363 million over five years in the 2010-11 2010-11 Future Priorities State Budget) Funding in the 2010-11 State Budget and from Ready - Refurbishment of the Great Southern Stand at the MCG for Tomorrow: A Blueprint for Regional and Rural Victoria , - Landscaping works at Yarra Park along with strong competition from other cities to host - The State Athletics Centre major sporting events, led to the development of the - The new State Multi-Disciplinary Shooting Centre. following future priorities: • Implementation of a new phase of the CFFP and the CFNP and development of the new Sustainable Sports Grounds Program (SSGP) 48 Annual Report 2009-10

Quantity Aquatic facility grants: number approved Athletes on Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) scholarships Combat sports licences, registrations and permits issued Community Facility Grants: number approved International teams/sports: sports visits facilitated Key sport and recreation organisations undertaking projects or activities, or providing services or strategic advice Major events facilitated Projects related to state level facilities in progress Victorian Institute of Sport scholarship holders on national teams/squads Quality Completion of an approved business plan and ongoing operational and budget reports for each event Government branding and promotion requirements undertaken at each event Outdoor recreation camps contract management key performance indicators met Timeliness Awards conducted Commencement of urgent capital works at State Sports Centres Trust’s facilities Completion of appropriate post event reports and formal economic impact assessment (where required) at the completion of each event Construction continuing at the State sports facility project in Albert Park Rectangular Pitch Stadium – Completion of works Cost Total output cost 49 Annual Report 2009-10

Unit of 2009-10 2009-10 Measure Target Actual number 10-15 8 1 number >350 353 number 400 500 701 2 number >145 237 number 100-200 157 number >85 93 Sport and Recreation Development number 10-12 13 Provide strategic leadership for the sport and recreation number 8-12 8 sector. Provide funding, co-ordination and facilitation services to develop and extend sport and recreation per cent >55 64 opportunities in Victoria, through improved facilities and increased community participation.

per cent 100 100 per cent 100 100 per cent >90 95

date Aug-Nov-09 23-Nov-09 date qtr 2 qtr 2 per cent 100 100 date qtr 4 qtr 4

date qtr 3 qtr 4 1 Fewer aquatic facility grants were approved due to a larger number of projects (within or above the target range) being approved in each of the previous two years of the current phase of the program. However, the total number of pool projects supported by the aquatic facilities $ million 85.9 88.6 grants is higher (12) as some of the grants provided funding for multiple pool venues. 2 The greater number of combat sports licences, registrations and permits issued in 2009-10 reflects an increase in activity within the industry as well as an increased number of interstate contestants registering in Victoria. 50 Annual Report 2009-10 access to housing, infrastructure, jobs & services These outputs: Strengthening Community Organisations Action Plan The Strengthening Community Organisations Action Plan is • Increase civic, cultural and voluntary participation a $13.8 million investment to strengthen the capacity and opportunities sustainability of Victoria’s not-for-profit community sector. • Improve opportunities and capacity for people and Achievements in delivery of the Action Plan include: communities to have a say in decisions and directions that affect their lives • A suite of legislative reforms that streamline and simplify • Support and develop strong and sustainable community operational and reporting requirements for the sector networks, organisations and local governance. • Reforms to the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 and Fundraising Appeals Act 1998 which are expected to These outputs contribute to the achievement of the deliver savings of over $10 million to the sector Growing Victoria Together goals of: • A sector specific Workforce Capability Framework • Growing and linking all of Victoria and associated resource tools is assisting community • High quality accessible health and community services; organisations with recruitment, career development and • Building friendly, confident and safer communities staff performance appraisal • A fairer society that reduces disadvantage and • Three additional community foundations provided with respects diversity $100,000 each in start up funding and $200,000 each • Greater public participation and more in matched funding provided to the first three foundations accountable government. established in 2009-10 • A Victorian Standard Chart of Accounts, mandatory for all Community Development government departments developed which will contribute Performance in Action to savings of up to $1 million per annum for the sector • Established an ongoing forum for government to engage Community Renewal with philanthropy and identify opportunities for Currently Community Renewal involves over 600 shared approaches. residents in eight suburbs in decision-making for their own community through their participation in local steering Victorian Community Support Grants group governance structures. This is aligned with DPCD’s Victorian Community Support Grants enable communities strategic direction to strengthen communities and to become stronger, better resourced and more inclusive promote inclusion. places in which to live and work.

Resident led decision making has contributed to Communities drive the projects that are funded. In the implementing over 120 community events and activities, 2009-10 ﬁnancial year, 93 projects have been approved as well as initiating over 88 projects to improve community across Victoria, totalling $16.45 million. These projects facilities and amenities. create new facilities and community spaces, revitalise valued heritage assets and provide opportunities for Community Enterprises participation in an exciting array of community In 2009-10, six Community Enterprises were supported based activities. emerging from targeted high-need communities with the purpose of creating employment and training opportunities Accessibility for communities has been improved in places of disadvantage and also supporting local through the introduction of electronic grant guidelines economic development. and application processes. Potential applicants can access all required information and apply for a grant on Transport Connections line at the www.grants.dpcd.vic.gov.au website. Transport Connections 2006 – 2010 is an $18.3 million investment that has involved more than 44,000 local people in developing over 500 initiatives across the state, improving access to work, training, health services and social engagements. Partnerships between local agencies, philanthropy and governments have helped to leverage an additional $2 million for the initiatives.

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Men’s Sheds 2010-11 Future Priorities The Men’s Shed Program is an ‘Active Older Victorians’ A number of funding commitments support community initiative under the A Fairer Victoria strategy. Men’s Sheds development, including: provide a valuable and safe setting for mostly but not exclusively older men from a wide range of communities, • $9.3 million for Victoria’s Volunteering Strategy 2009 situations and organisational types to regularly meet • $9 million to extend Community Renewal for another and socialise in a hands-on social setting. three years, presenting the opportunity to build in sustainability measures to steering committees Men’s Sheds are places where men can meet, get to and develop resident leadership capacity for resilient know others in their community and learn new skills. communities to emerge They provide opportunities for improving health and • The allocation of $80 million for 2010-2020 as part of wellbeing, lifelong learning, volunteering, connecting the Victorian Transport Plan (2009), which will improve with others and contributing to the community. the quality of transport links, particularly train services, and continue to create new local employment opportunities In 2009-10 a total of 51 new Men’s Sheds were completed • The finalisation of the State Government’s three year and 450,000 hours of Neighbourhood House coordination Action Plan commitment to strengthen the capacity were achieved. and long-term sustainability of the not-for-profit community sector Neighbourhood Houses • A $2 million commitment in the 2010-11 State Budget to Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres supporting sustainability of not-for-profit organisations support a diverse range of programs and activities • Implementation of Digital Inclusion Fund grants programs (ICT) that facilitate community development opportunities, • Build capacity, knowledge and skills of participants in meet lifelong learning needs and enable participatory Community Renewal governance structures to ensure and inclusive communities. sustainability of steering committees and local partnerships • Extend existing transport connections projects for three An additional $455,249 was committed to increase the years from 2010 with an increased focus on regional number of hours co-ordinators work in Neighbourhood delivery, helping local effort to be more strategic, broader Houses to 8,700 each year. This brings the total in scope and responsive to regional priorities commitment to more than $20.65 million. • Progress the implementation of actions in the These community development initiatives support DPCD Strengthening Community Organisations Action Plan strategic directions of strengthening communities and • Deliver 2010-11 State Budget initiatives Sustaining Men’s promoting inclusion and planning communities for Sheds in Victoria and Creating modernised and inclusive growth and change. As well as this, they align with Neighbourhood Houses. the following Growing Victoria Together goals:

• Building friendly, conﬁdent and safe communities • A fairer society that reduces disadvantage and respects diversity • More quality jobs and thriving, innovative industries across Victoria • Greater public participation and more accountable government • Protecting the environment for future generations. 52 Annual Report 2009-10

Major Outputs/Deliverables Performance Measures Quantity Community enterprises supported Hours of coordination funding provided to Neighbourhood Houses

Projects funded through the Victorian Community Support Grants program for the purpose of planning, community strengthening and infrastructure Resident participation in community renewal governance structures Quality Community foundation boards or advisory committees have completed ﬁnancial and/or governance training Grant payments paid against completion of funding agreement milestones Grant projects which are completed and have successfully met their objectives Progress on implementation of actions in Strengthening Community Organisations Action Plan complies with agreed performance targets Progress on implementation of actions in the volunteering strategy complies with agreed performance targets Timeliness Grants acquitted within the timeframe speciﬁed in the terms and conditions of the funding agreement Cost Total output cost 53 Annual Report 2009-10

Unit of 2009-10 2009-10 Community Development Measure Target Actual Implement whole of government strategies which build the capacity of communities to achieve common objectives and develop facilities to meet current and 1 future community needs. Administer grants for programs number 30 6 delivering neighbourhood houses, men’s sheds, number volunteering, community information and communication (‘000) 450 467 technology and place based community projects that generate shared educational, social, economic, cultural and environmental beneﬁts. number 90-100 93 per cent 50 50

per cent 100 100 per cent 100 100 per cent 90 100 per cent 100 100

per cent 100 100 1 The 2009-10 actual result reflects an annualised figure of community enterprises supported, noting that the 2009-10 Target reflected community enterprises supported over four years (2007-08 to 2010-11). 2 The 2009-10 Target included an adjustment of $6.1 million for the per cent >90 90.4 Community Support Fund, being the difference between the estimated revenue of $101.9 million and the estimated payments of $108 million. The difference in output cost is predominantly due to lower revenue of $99.6 million and higher payments of $114.1 million from the 2 $ million 61.8 69.5 Community Support Fund. 54 Annual Report 2009-10

Developing the Local Government Sector Performance in Action

Living Libraries Program To date the Living Libraries Program has made Through the Local Government Procurement Strategy, $31.5 million available for the renewal of public library councils were granted access to State Purchasing Contracts infrastructure in Victoria. A total of 124 projects across the and procurement officers were able to participate in an state have been funded resulting in new library buildings, internationally-recognised training program. The Procurement the construction of replacement library buildings, the Excellence Program was launched to embed best practice in extension, renovation or refurbishment of existing library councils and transform their procurement capability. buildings and the replacement of mobile library facilities. Implementation of the Better Practice Local Laws Strategy In 2009-10, 19 new projects were funded with a total saw the Guidelines for Local Laws released to ensure value of $4.88 million. Communities across Victoria to greater consistency of local lawmaking. The Better Practice benefit from these grants include, Benalla, Waurn Ponds, Building Site Management project is working to deliver Craigieburn and Nunawading. a Code of Practice to provide a consistent, statewide understanding of building site management requirements . During 2009-10 library facilities previously funded under the Living Libraries Program were opened in locations such as Bushfire Response Kangaroo Flat, Point Cook, Bentleigh and Red Cliffs. A number of councils were affected following the devastating bushfires in February 2009. A further $3 million was allocated to extend the Living Libraries Program in the 2010-11 State Budget. During 2009-10 two specific programs were developed to help councils rebuild their communities. The Community Councils Reforming Business Assistance Gift, provided through charitable donations to The Councils Reforming Business (CRB) program focused the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund, allocated $9.2 million on delivering collaborative initiatives to assist councils in to the 21 most fire-affected councils to help support their identifying their shared priorities and finding new ways to communities as they recovered from the fires. boost efficiency, reduce costs and provide better services to communities.

Major Outputs/Deliverables Performance Measures Quantity Living Libraries grants provided to improve public library services in partnership with local councils Local councils receiving Victorian Grants Commission funding Quality Assessment of Living Libraries grant applications against funding agreement criteria Funding for Public Library Services grants and Premier’s Reading Challenge Book Fund paid against milestones of funding agreements Timeliness Funding grants are provided within timeframes agreed with grant recipient Living Libraries grant payments are made within timeframes agreed with grant recipients Victoria Grants Commission payments are made within timeframes agreed with local councils Cost Total output cost

1 Local Government Victoria (LGV) worked closely with Library Services and as a result was able to fund more projects than expected due to a decrease in the average amount of funding per project. 55 Annual Report 2009-10

In 2009-10, $2.2 million was allocated to the Council to help facilitate planning, resourcing and delivery of bushﬁre recovery programs.

Murrindindi Shire Council was disproportionately affected The number of medium risk councils also decreased from with 40 per cent of the Shire’s area burnt, causing the 15 in 2007-08 to eight in 2008-09. However all levels of loss of 93 lives, 1,303 dwellings, 75 businesses and 25 government need to continue to work together to look at community facilities. In order to support the Council a long-term solutions to meet the needs of communities. $9.7 million Murrindindi Assistance Package was provided In order to address this, the following future priorities by the State Government. have been developed:

In 2009-10, $2.2 million was allocated to the Council to Supporting councils to be more sustainable, resilient help facilitate planning, resourcing and delivery of bushfire and responsive: recovery programs. • Further develop the “borderless library” concept to The programs above contribute to DPCD’s strategic improve public library service delivery directions of investing in community infrastructure and • Provide targeted assistance to ensure councils’ heritage and strengthening communities and promoting sustainability and proper governance in response to inclusion. They also align with the Growing Victoria identified circumstances e.g. bushfire impact. Together goals of encouraging greater public participation and more accountable government, as well as providing Reforming council systems and processes – linking to high quality, accessible health and community services. National Reform Agenda: • Embed the Council Reforming Business and Reducing 2010-11 Future Priorities the Regulatory Burden programs’ outcomes as core The sustainability and resilience of councils, especially business practice in local government the smaller rural councils, continues to be an ongoing • Increase collaborative opportunities between councils, challenge. The Auditor-General noted in his Report on business and the community. Local Government – results of the 2008-09 Audits that, as was the case in 2007-08, no council received a “high risk” Continuing legislative reform to strengthen accountability rating for financial sustainability. and transparency:

• Ensure Victoria’s position as the leader in local government reform is maintained Unit of 2009-10 2009-10 • Ensure conﬂict of interest provisions and guidance is strong, fair and clear. Measure Target Actual 1 Strengthening councils’ capacity through training and number 15 19 system development: number 79 79 • Provide effective guidance content for councillors and council staff • Foster strong communications through Local per cent 100 100 Government Forums, regular information exchange and per cent 100 100 guidance materials for local government.

Developing the Local Government Sector per cent 100 100 Work in partnership with the local government sector per cent 100 100 to develop sustainable service delivery and asset management policies and practices that maximise per cent 100 100 community value and accountability. Encourage and support best practice and continuous development in local governance, administer programs that assist local $ million 41.7 45.9 government in delivering public library services, and provide support to the Victorian Grants Commission. contents SECTION 3 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Financial Summary and Future Outlook 57 Financial Statements 59 Balance Sheet 61 Statement of Changes in Equity 62 Cash Flow Statement 63 Budget Portfolio Outcomes 110 Administered (non-controlled items) 114 Appendices 116 57 Annual Report 2009-10

summary & future outlook ﬁnancial 2009-10

The department’s financial summary for the last four years is provided in the following table. Specific financial details are included in the financial statements.

Financial summary (controlled) 2009–10 2008–09 2007–08 2006–07 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Revenue from government 577,639 585,710 553,219 425,703 Other revenue 4,182 5,572 6,466 16,333 Total revenue 581,821 591,282 559,685 442,036 Total expenses (598,115) (593,846) (551,115) (455,728) Net result from operating activities (16,294) (2,564) 8,570 (13,692) Net cash ﬂow from operating activities (9,583) 7,734 14,268 2,125 Total assets 345,193 328,484 335,323 170,227 Total liabilities 80,329 80,031 102,996 52,835

The main activities of the department in 2009–10 consisted For the financial year ending 30 June 2010 the department of programs aimed at: produced an operating deficit of $16.3 million largely due to the timing of payments from the Community Support • Planning communities for growth and change Fund. This has been funded from existing cash balances in • Investing in community infrastructure and heritage the Fund. The Fund itself is not in deficit. • Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion • Building organisational performance. Total assets increased by $16.7 million which is mostly related to an increase in assets held in association with the The department’s operations are funded through revenue delivery of Central Activities Districts projects. received from: Summaries of revenue, payments for outputs and asset • Annual parliamentary appropriations for the delivery investment are shown in the tables opposite. More detailed of outputs financial information on each of the department’s outputs is • A percentage of gaming machine revenue paid into provided in Note 2 to the financial statements. the Community Support Fund. 58 Annual Report 2009-10

Total revenue 2009–10 $m %

Revenue from government 577.6 99.3 Total Revenue 2009-10 Other revenue 4.2 0.7 Revenue from government 99.3% Other revenue 0.7% Total 581.8 100.0

Payments for outputs 2009–10 $m % Planning for Liveable Communities 131.4 22.0 Payments for outputs 2009–10 Planning for Liveable Communities 22.0% Opportunities for Participation 242.3 40.5 Opportunities for Participation 40.5% Access to Housing, Access to Housing, Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Jobs and Services 224.4 37.5 Jobs and Services 37.5% Total 598.1 100.0

Asset Investment Program 2009–10 $m % Asset Investment Program 2009–10 Planning for Liveable Communities 43.0 39.2 Planning for Liveable Communities 39.2% Opportunities for Participation 56.3% Opportunities for Participation 61.8 56.3 Access to Housing, Infrastructure, Access to Housing, Infrastructure, Jobs and Services 4.5% Jobs and Services 5.0 4.5 Total 109.8 100.0

Future outlook The government has approved new output and asset funding of over $550 million over the next four years. The initiatives funded include:

• $363.0 million for the Melbourne and Olympic Park Redevelopment – Stage 1 • $25.0 million for Geelong Transit City – Stage 3 • $22.8 million for Transport Connections 2010-2020 • $14.1 million for A Right to Respect: Victoria’s Plan to Prevent Violence Against Women • $14.0 million for Investment in Community Sport and Recreation Facilities.

Full details of new initiatives are provided in Budget paper No.3 of the 2010-11 State Budget. 59 Annual Report 2009-10

report ﬁnancial for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010

Table of Contents Page

Comprehensive operating statement 60

Balance sheet 61

Statement of changes in equity 62

Cash ﬂow statement 63

Notes to the ﬁnancial statements 64

Accountable officer’s and chief finance and accounting officer’s declaration 107

Auditor-General’s report 108

This ﬁnancial report covers the Department of Planning and Community Development as an individual entity and is presented in the Australian currency. Its principal address is: Department of Planning and Community Development 1 Spring Street Melbourne VIC 3000 For queries in relation to our reporting, please call (03) 9208 3333 or visit our website www.dpcd.vic.gov.au 60 Annual Report 2009-10

Comprehensive operating statement for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010

Note 2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Income from transactions Output appropriations 419,353 429,306 Special appropriations 97,374 100,904 Interest 4(a) 2,257 3,652 Grants and other income transfers 4(b) 60,912 55,500 Other income 4(c) 1,925 1,920 Total income from transactions 581,821 591,282

Expenses from transactions Employee expenses 5(a) (101,514) (94,049) Depreciation and amortisation 5(b) (6,151) (4,496) Interest expense 5(c) (251) (260) Grants and other expense transfers 5(d) (402,547) (408,880) Capital asset charge (5,779) (5,263) Other operating expenses 5(e) (81,873) (80,898) Total expenses from transactions (598,115) (593,846) Net result from transactions (net operating balance) (16,294) (2,564)

Other economic flows included in net result Net gain/(loss) on non-financial assets (1) 6(a) (865) (1,593) Net gain/(loss) on financial instruments (2) 6(b) 32 (64) Other gains/(losses) from other economic flows 6(c) (57) (360) Total other economic flows included in net result (890) (2,017) Net result (17,184) (4,581)

Other economic flows – other non-owner changes in equity Changes in physical asset revaluation surplus 24 – (77,462) Changes in cash flow hedge deficit 24 336 (1,774) Changes in accumulated surplus 24 – 77,444 Total other economic flows – other non-owner changes in equity 336 (1,792) Comprehensive result (3) (16,848) (6,373)

The Comprehensive Operating Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes included on pages 64 to 106.

(1) Net gain/(loss) on non ﬁnancial assets include unrealised and realised gains/(losses) from revaluations, impairments, and disposals of all physical assets and intangible assets, except when these are taken through the asset revaluation surplus.

(2) Net gain/(loss) on financial instruments include bad and doubtful debts from other economic flows, except when these are taken through the financial assets available for sale revaluation surplus.

(3) The comprehensive result deﬁcit has largely resulted from the timing of payments from the Community Support Fund (CSF) in the 2009-2010 year. The CSF itself is not in deﬁcit. 61 Annual Report 2009-10

Balance sheet as at 30 June 2010

Note 2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Assets Financial assets Cash and deposits 23(a) 75,982 93,442 Receivables 8 63,781 63,894 Total ﬁnancial assets 139,763 157,336

Non-financial assets Inventories 10 – 11 Property, plant and equipment 11 189,779 159,374 Intangible assets 12 15,107 11,003 Other non-financial assets 13 381 656 Non-current assets including disposal group assets classified as held-for-sale 9 163 104 Total non-financial assets 205,430 171,148 Total assets 345,193 328,484

Liabilities Payables 14 51,501 52,237 Borrowings 15 3,618 3,567 Provisions 16 23,772 22,453 Other liabilities 18 1,438 1,774 Total liabilities 80,329 80,031 Net assets 264,864 248,453

Equity Accumulated surplus/(deficit) (7,912) 9,272 Physical asset revaluation surplus 24 17,203 17,203 Cash flow hedge deficit 24 (1,438) (1,774) Contributed capital 257,011 223,752 Net worth 264,864 248,453

Commitments for expenditure 20 Contingent assets and contingent liabilities 21

The Balance Sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes included on pages 64 to 106. 62 Annual Report 2009-10

Statement of changes in equity for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010

Changes due to Note Equity at Total Transactions Equity at 1 July comprehensive with owner in 30 June 2009 result its capacity 2010 as owners

2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Accumulated surplus/(deficit) 9,272 (17,184) – (7,912) 9,272 (17,184) – (7,912) Contributions by owners 223,752 – – 223,752 Capital appropriations – – 103,688 103,688 Withdrawal of equity – – (70,429) (70,429) 223,752 – 33,259 257,011 Physical asset revaluation surplus 24 17,203 – – 17,203 Cash flow hedge deficit 24 (1,774) 336 – (1,438) 15,429 336 – 15,765 Total equity at end of financial year 248,453 (16,848) 33,259 264,864

2009

Accumulated surplus/(deficit) (63,591) 72,863 – 9,272 (63,591) 72,863 – 9,272 Contributions by owners 201,253 – – 201,253 Capital appropriations – – 126,728 126,728 Withdrawal of equity – – (103,920) (103,920) Administrative restructure - net assets transferred – – (309) (309) 201,253 – 22,499 223,752 Physical asset revaluation surplus 24 94,665 (77,462) – 17,203 Cash flow hedge deficit 24 – (1,774) – (1,774) 94,665 (79,236) – 15,429 Total equity at end of financial year 232,327 (6,373) 22,499 248,453

The Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes included on pages 64 to 106. 63 Annual Report 2009-10

Cash ﬂow statement for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010

Note 2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from Government 574,248 593,581 Receipts from other entities 40 6,097 Goods and Services Tax recovered from the ATO 6,214 3,381 Interest received 2,270 4,003 Total Receipts 582,772 607,062 Payments Payments of grant and other transfers (402,547) (409,054) Payments to suppliers and employees (183,778) (184,751) Capital asset charge payments (5,779) (5,263) Interest and other costs of finance paid (251) (260) Total Payments (592,355) (599,328) Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities 23(b) (9,583) 7,734

Cash flows from investing activities Payments for investments – (23) Payments for non-financial assets (58,774) (29,475) Net cash flows from/(used in) investing activities (58,774) (29,498)

Cash flows from financing activities Owner contributions by State Government 50,897 22,500 Net cash flows from/(used in) financing activities 50,897 22,500 Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (17,460) 736 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 93,442 92,706 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 23(a) 75,982 93,442

Non-cash transactions are disclosed in Note 23(b).

The Cash Flow Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes included on pages 64 to 106. 64 Annual Report 2009-10

Table of Contents Page Notes to the Financial Statements 1 Summary of significant accounting policies 65 2 Departmental (controlled) outputs 77 3 Administered (non-controlled) items 79 4 Income from transactions 81 5 Expenses from transactions 81 6 Other economic flows included in net result 83 7 Restructuring of administrative arrangements 83 8 Receivables 85 9 Non-current assets including disposal group assets classified as held for sale 86 10 Inventories 86 11 Property, plant and equipment 86 12 Intangible assets 89 13 Other non-financial assets 89 14 Payables 90 15 Borrowings 90 16 Provisions 91 17 Superannuation 92 18 Other liability disclosures 92 19 Leases 93 20 Commitments for expenditure 94 21 Contingent assets and contingent liabilities 94 22 Financial instruments 95 23 Cash flow information 100 24 Reserves and Accumulated Surplus 101 25 Summary of compliance with annual Parliamentary and special appropriations 102 26 Annotated income agreements 103 27 Trust account balances 103 28 Responsible persons 104 29 Remuneration of executives 105 30 Remuneration of auditors 106 31 Consolidation of 2007 World Swimming Championships Corporation 106

65 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 1. Summary of signiﬁcant accounting policies

The annual financial statements represent the audited The report has been prepared in accordance with the general purpose financial statements for the Department historical cost convention except for: of Planning and Community Development. • non-current physical assets which, subsequent to acquisition, are measured at a revalued amount being (a) Statement of compliance their fair value at the date of the revaluation less any These financial statements have been prepared in subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994 impairment losses. Revaluations are made with sufficient and applicable Australian Accounting Standards, including regularity to ensure that the carrying amounts do not materially differ from their fair value; interpretations (AASs). AASs include Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards. • the fair value of an asset other than land is generally Where applicable, those paragraphs of the AASs based on its depreciated replacement value; applicable to not-for-profit entities have been applied. • available-for-sale investments which are measured at The annual financial statements were authorised for fair value with movements reflected in equity until the issue by the Secretary of the Department of Planning asset is derecognised. and Community Development on 12 August 2010. Historical cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. (b) Basis of preparation Accounting policies are selected and applied in a manner The accrual basis of accounting has been applied in the which ensures that the resulting financial information preparation of these financial statements whereby assets, satisfies the concepts of relevance and reliability, thereby liabilities, equity, income and expenses are recognised in ensuring that the substance of the underlying transactions the reporting period to which they relate, regardless of or other events is reported. when cash is received or paid. The accounting policies set out below have been applied These financial statements are presented in Australian in preparing the financial statements for the year ended dollars, the functional and presentation currency 30 June 2010 and the comparative information presented of the Department. for the year ended 30 June 2009. In the application of AASs, management is required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about (c) Reporting Entity carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not The financial statements cover the Department of readily apparent from other sources. The estimates Planning and Community Development (the Department) and associated assumptions are based on historical as an individual reporting entity. The Department is experience and various other factors that are believed to a government department of the State of Victoria, be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of established pursuant to an order made by the Premier which form the basis of making the judgments. Actual under the Administrative Arrangements Act 1983 . Its results may differ from these estimates. principal address is: The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed Department of Planning and Community Development on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting 1 Spring Street estimates are recognised in the period in which the Melbourne VIC 3000 estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision, and future periods if The Department is an administrative agency acting the revision affects both current and future periods. on behalf of the Crown. Judgements made by management in the application The financial statements include all the controlled of AASs that have significant effects on the financial activities of the Department of Planning and statements and estimates, with a risk of material Community Development. adjustments in the subsequent reporting period, are disclosed throughout the notes to the financial statements. A description of the nature of the Department’s operations and its principal activities is included in the report of

operations on page 15 which does not form part of these ﬁnancial statements.

66 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010

Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 2008-09 Objectives and funding The Department directly supports the Victorian As a consequence of machinery of government Government’s Growing Victoria Together goals of: administrative changes announced on 18 December 2008, financial statements of the Department reflect • Building friendly, confident and safe communities; the actual period of responsibility for the outputs, being • More quality jobs and thriving, innovative industries the period from 1 July to 31 December 2008 for the across Victoria; transferred output Victorian Multicultural Commission. • Greater public participation and more accountable government. Details of assets and liabilities transferred into the Department of Planning and Community Development The Department’s Corporate Plan 2008-2011 is and other information relating to machinery of government underpinned by the following key strategic directions: changes are reflected in Note 7 Restructuring of administrative arrangements. • Improved planning and design for sustainable communities; (d) Administered activities • Better access to housing, infrastructure, jobs and services; The Department administers but does not control certain • Increased opportunities for participation; resources on behalf of the Crown. It is accountable for • Excellent organisational performance. the transactions involving those administered resources, but does not have the discretion to deploy the resources The Department is predominantly funded by accrual for achievement of the Department’s objectives. For these based parliamentary appropriations for the provision of resources, the Department acts only on behalf of the outputs. It provides on a fee-for-service basis various Crown. Administered resources are accounted for using goods and services. The fees charged for these services the accrual basis of accounting. are determined by prevailing market forces. Transactions and balances relating to these administered Outputs of the Department resources are not recognised as departmental income, expenses, assets or liabilities within the body of the Information about the Department’s output activities, and financial statements, but are disclosed in Note 3. Except the expenses, income, assets and liabilities which are as otherwise disclosed, administered items are accounted reliably attributable to those output activities, is set for on the same basis and using the same accounting out in the output activities schedule (Note 2). policies as for departmental items. Information about expenses, income, assets and liabilities Other trust activities on behalf of parties external to administered by the Department are given in the schedule the Victorian Government of administered expenses and income and the schedule of administered assets and liabilities (see Note 3). The Department has responsibility for transactions and balances relating to trust funds on behalf of third parties 2009-10 external to the Victorian Government. Income, expenses, assets and liabilities managed on behalf of third parties As a consequence of machinery of government are not recognised in these financial statements as they administrative changes announced on 7 December are managed on a fiduciary and custodial basis, and 2009, accommodation and facilities management therefore are not controlled by the Department or the services, library services and car pool management Victorian Government. These transactions and balances were transferred across to the Shared Service Provider are reported in Note 27. (SSP) within the Department of Treasury and Finance (e) Scope and presentation of financial statements DPCD employees, (of which there were three) and their employee provisions associated with these services have been transferred to DTF. In September 2009 the Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate (Local Government Inspectorate) was created. The Inspectorate is an Administrative Office of the Department and is responsible for enforcing the Local Government Act and ensuring that Victoria’s local government sector meets the highest standards of accountability and transparency.

67 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 1. Summary of signiﬁcant accounting policies (continued)

Comprehensive operating statement (f) Income from transactions Income and expenses in the comprehensive operating Income is recognised to the extent that it is probable statement are classified according to whether or not they that the economic benefits will flow to the entity and the arise from ‘transactions’ or ‘other economic flows’. This income can be reliably measured. classification is consistent with the whole of government reporting format and is allowed under AASB 101 Appropriation income Presentation of financial statements . Appropriated income becomes controlled and is ‘Transactions’ and ‘other economic flows’ are defined by recognised by the Department when it is appropriated the Australian system of government finance statistics: from the consolidated fund by the Victorian Parliament concepts, sources and methods 2005 Cat. No. 5514.0 and applied to the purposes defined under the relevant published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. appropriations act. Additionally, the Department is permitted under Section 29 of the Financial ‘Transactions’ are those economic flows that are to have certain income considered to arise as a result of policy decisions, usually Management Act 1994 annotated to the annual appropriation. The income which interactions between two entities by mutual agreement. forms part of a Section 29 agreement is recognised by the Transactions also include flows within an entity, such as Department and the receipts paid into the Consolidated depreciation where the owner is simultaneously acting as Fund as an administered item. At the point of income the owner of the depreciating asset and as the consumer recognition, Section 29 provides for an equivalent amount of the service provided by the asset. Taxation is regarded to be added to the annual appropriation. Examples of as mutually agreed interactions between the Government receipts which can form part of a Section 29 agreement and taxpayers. Transactions can be in kind (e.g. assets are Commonwealth specific purpose grants, municipal provided/given free of charge or for nominal consideration) council special purpose grants, the proceeds from the or where the final consideration is cash. sale of assets and income from the sale of products ‘Other economic flows’ are changes arising from market and services. re-measurements. They include gains and losses from Where applicable, amounts disclosed as income are net of disposals, revaluations and impairments of non-current allowances, duties and taxes. All amounts of income over physical and intangible asset and fair value changes of which the Department does not have control are disclosed financial instruments. as administered income in the schedule of administered The net result is equivalent to profit or loss derived in income and expenses (see Note 3). Income is recognised accordance with AASs. for each of the Department’s major activities as follows: Output appropriations Balance sheet Income from the outputs the Department provides to Assets and liabilities are presented in liquidity order Government is recognised when those outputs have been with assets aggregated into financial assets and delivered and the relevant minister has certified delivery non-financial assets. of those outputs in accordance with specified performance criteria. Current and non-current assets and liabilities (those expected to be recovered or settled beyond 12 months) Special appropriations are disclosed in the notes, where relevant. Under section 3.6.12 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, income related to the Community Support Fund Statement of changes in equity is recognised when the amount appropriated for that purpose is due and payable by the Department. The statement of changes in equity presents reconciliations of each non-owner and owner equity Interest income opening balance at the beginning of the reporting period to the closing balance at the end of the reporting period. Interest income includes interest received on bank term It also shows separately changes due to amounts deposits and other investments. recognised in the comprehensive result and amounts Interest income is recognised on a time proportionate recognised in other comprehensive income related to basis that takes into account the effective yield on the other non owner-changes in equity. financial asset. Cash flow statement Cash flows are classified according to whether or not they arise from operating activities, investing activities, or financing activities. This classification is consistent with requirements under AASB 107 Statement of cash flows . 68 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

Sales of goods and services Other income Income from the provision of services Other income consists of gains or losses on disposal of property, plant and equipment. Any gain or loss on Income from the provision of services is recognised disposal is recognised at the date control of the asset by reference to the stage of completion basis. The income is passed to the buyer and is determined after deducting is recognised when; from the proceeds the carrying value of the asset at • the amount of the income, stage of completion and that time. transaction costs incurred can be reliably measured; and • it is probable that the economic benefits associated with (g) Expenses from transactions the transaction will flow to the Department. Expenses are recognised as they are incurred and The stage of completion is measured by reference to reported in the financial year to which they relate. labour hours supplied or as a percentage of total services to be performed. Employee expenses Employee expenses include superannuation expenses Income from sale of goods which are reported differently depending upon whether Income from the sale of goods is recognised by the employees are members of defined benefit or defined Department when; contribution plans. In relation to defined contribution (i.e. accumulation) superannuation plans, the associated • the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the expense is simply the employer contributions that are paid goods have transferred to the buyer; or payable in respect of employees who are members • the Department retains neither continuing managerial of these plans during the reporting period. Employer involvement to the degree usually associated with superannuation expenses in relation to employees who ownership nor effective control over the goods sold; are members of defined benefit superannuation plans are • the amount of income, and the costs incurred or to be described below. incurred in respect of the transaction can be reliably measured; and Superannuation – State superannuation • it is probable that the economic benefits associated with defined benefit plans the transaction will flow to the Department. The amount recognised in the comprehensive operating statement in relation to employer contributions for Grants and other income transfers members of defined benefit superannuation plans is Grants from third parties (other than contribution by simply the employer contributions that are paid or payable owners) are recognised as income in the reporting to these plans during the reporting period. The level of period in which the Department gains control over these contributions will vary depending upon the relevant the underlying assets. rules of each plan, and is based upon actuarial advice. DTF in their Annual Financial Statements, recognise on Commonwealth grants behalf of the State as the sponsoring employer, the net Grants payable by the Commonwealth Government defined benefit cost related to the members of these are recognised as income when the Department gains plans. Refer to DTF’s Annual Financial Statements for control of the underlying assets. Where such grants are more detailed disclosures in relation to these plans. payable into the Consolidated Fund, they are reported The amount recognised in the comprehensive operating as administered income. For reciprocal grants, the statement in respect of defined benefit superannuation Department is deemed to have assumed control when plans represents the accrual of benefits during the the performance has occurred under the grant. For reporting period. Note 17 provides further details. non-reciprocal grants, the Department is deemed to have assumed control when the grant is received or receivable. Conditional grants may be reciprocal or non-reciprocal depending on the terms of the grant. Commonwealth grants are disclosed as income in the schedule of Administered Items (see Note 3). 69 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

Depreciation and amortisation Other operating expenses All buildings, plant and equipment and other non- Other operating expenses generally represent the day to current physical assets that have a limited useful life are day running costs incurred in normal operations. depreciated. Depreciation is generally calculated on a straight-line basis, at rates that allocate the asset’s value, Supplies and services less any estimated residual value, over its estimated useful life. Supplies and services expenses are recognised as an expense in the reporting period in which they are incurred. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the period of the lease or estimated useful life, whichever is the Bad and doubtful debts shorter, using the straight line method. The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are Bad and doubtful debts are assessed on a regular basis. reviewed at the end of each annual reporting period. Those bad debts considered as written off by mutual consent are classified as a transaction expense. Those The useful lives that have been used in calculation of written off unilaterally and the allowance for doubtful depreciation are tabled in Note 11. receivables, are classified as other economic flows (refer to Note 1(j) Financial assets - Impairment of Land and core cultural assets, which are considered to financial assets). have an indefinite life, are not depreciated. Depreciation is not recognised in respect of these assets as their service Fair value of assets and services provided free of charge potential has not, in any material sense, been consumed or for nominal consideration during the reporting period. Contributions of resources provided free of charge or for Intangible produced assets with finite useful lives nominal consideration are recognised at their fair value are amortised as an expense from transactions on a when the transferee obtains control over them, irrespective systematic (typically straight line) basis over the asset’s of whether restrictions or conditions are imposed over useful life. Amortisation begins when the asset is available the use of the contributions, unless received from another for use, that is, when it is in the location and condition government department or agency as a consequence of necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner a restructuring of administrative arrangements. In the intended by management. The amortisation period and latter case, such a transfer will be recognised at its the amortisation method for an intangible asset with a carrying value. finite useful life are reviewed at least at the end of each annual reporting period. Contributions in the form of services are only recognised when a fair value can be reliably determined and the Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not services would have been purchased if not donated. amortised. However, all intangible assets are assessed for impairment annually as outlined in Note 1(h). (h) Other economic flows included in net result

Interest expense Other economic flows measure the change in volume or value of assets or liabilities that do not result from Interest expenses are recognised as expenses in the transactions. These include: period in which they are incurred. Net gain/(loss) on non-financial assets Grants and other expense transfers Net gain/(loss) on non-financial assets and liabilities Grants and other transfers to third parties (other than includes realised and unrealised gains and losses contribution to owners) are recognised as an expense in as follows: the reporting period in which they are paid or payable. They include transactions such as grants, subsidies and Disposal of non-financial assets other transfer payments. Any gain or loss on the sale of non-financial assets is Capital asset charge recognised at the date that control of the asset is passed to the buyer and is determined after deducting from the The capital asset charge is calculated on the budgeted proceeds the carrying value of the asset at that time. carrying amount of applicable non-current physical assets. Impairment of non-financial assets

Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives (and intangible assets not yet available for use) are tested annually for impairment (i.e. as to whether their carrying value exceeds their recoverable amount, and so require write downs) and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired. 70 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

All other assets are assessed annually for indications of Grants are recognised as income when the Department impairment, except for; gains control of the underlying assets. Where such grants are payable into the consolidated fund, they are reported • financial assets; as administered income. For reciprocal grants (i.e. equal • non-current physical assets held for sale. value is given back by the department to the provider), If there is an indication of impairment, the assets the Department is deemed to have assumed control concerned are tested as to whether their carrying value when the performance has occurred under the grant. For exceeds their possible recoverable amount. Where an non-reciprocal grants, the Department is deemed to have asset’s carrying value exceeds its recoverable amount, assumed control when the grant is received or receivable. the difference is written off as another economic flow, Conditional grants may be reciprocal or non-reciprocal except to the extent that the write-down can be debited depending on the terms of the grant. to an asset revaluation surplus amount applicable to that Commonwealth grants are disclosed as income in the class of asset. schedule of administered items (see Note 3). It is deemed that, in the event of the loss of an asset, the future economic benefits arising from the use of the asset (j) Financial Assets will be replaced unless a specific decision to the contrary Cash and deposits has been made. The recoverable amount for most assets is measured at the higher of depreciated replacement Cash and deposits, including cash equivalents, comprise cost and fair value less costs to sell. Recoverable amount cash on hand and cash at bank, deposits at call and for assets held primarily to generate net cash inflows is those highly liquid investments with an original maturity measured at the higher of the present value of future cash of three months or less, which are held for the purpose flows expected to be obtained from the asset and fair of meeting short term cash commitments rather than for value less costs to sell. investment purposes, and which are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are subject to an insignificant Net gain/(loss) on financial instruments risk of changes in value.

Net gain/(loss) on financial instruments includes: Receivables • impairment and reversal of impairment for financial Receivables consist predominantly of amounts owing from instruments at amortised cost. the Victorian Government, debtors in relation to goods and services, accrued interest income and GST input tax Other gains/(losses) from other economic flows credits recoverable (refer to Note 1(m) for finance lease Other gains/(losses) from other economic flows include receivables). Receivables that are contractual are classified the gains or losses from: as financial instruments. Amounts owing from the Victorian Government, taxes and other statutory receivables are not • the revaluation of the present value of the long service classified as financial instruments. leave liability due to changes in the bond interest rates. Receivables are recognised initially at fair value and (i) Administered Income subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective interest method, less an allowance Taxes, fines and regulatory fees for impairment. The Department does not gain control over assets arising A provision for doubtful receivables is made when there from taxes, fines and regulatory fees, consequently no is objective evidence that the debts may not be collected income is recognised in the Department’s and bad debts are written-off when identified (refer to Note financial statements. 1(j) Impairment of financial assets ).

The Department collects these amounts on behalf of the Impairment of financial assets Crown. Accordingly, the amounts are disclosed as income in the schedule of Administered Items (see Note 3). Bad and doubtful debts for financial assets are assessed on a regular basis. Those bad debts considered as written Commonwealth grants off by mutual consent are classified as a transaction expense. The bad debts not written off by mutual consent The Department’s administered grants mainly comprise and allowance for doubtful receivables are classified as funds provided by the Commonwealth to assist the ‘other economic flows’. State government in meeting general or specific service delivery obligations, primarily for the purpose of aiding in the financing of the operations of the recipient, capital purposes and/or for on-passing to other recipients. Grants also include grants from other jurisdictions. 71 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

(k) Non-Financial assets Restrictive nature of cultural and heritage assets, Crown land and infrastructures Non-financial assets classified as held-for-sale, including disposal group assets During the reporting period, the department may hold cultural assets, heritage assets, Crown land and Non-financial assets classified as held-for-sale are infrastructures, which are deemed worthy of preservation measured at the lower of carrying amount and fair value because of the social rather than financial benefits they less costs to sell, and are not subject to depreciation. provide to the community. Consequently, there are Non-financial assets are treated as current and classified certain limitations and restrictions imposed on their as held-for-sale if their carrying amount will be recovered use and/or disposal. through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. This condition is regarded as met only when the sale Non-current physical assets arising from finance leases is highly probable and the asset’s sale (or disposal group Refer to Note 1(m) Leases. sale) is expected to be completed within 12 months from the date of classification. Non-current physical assets constructed by the Department Property, plant and equipment The cost of non-current physical assets constructed by All non-current physical assets are measured initially the Department includes the cost of all materials used at cost and subsequently revalued at fair value less in construction, direct labour on the project, and an accumulated depreciation and impairment. appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overheads. Non-current physical assets such as other Crown land, and heritage assets are measured at fair value with Revaluations of non-current physical assets regard to the property’s highest and best use after due Non-current physical assets are measured at fair value consideration is made for any legal or constructive in accordance with FRD 103D issued by the Minister for restrictions imposed on the asset, public announcements Finance. A full revaluation normally occurs every five years, or commitments made in relation to the intended use of based on the asset’s government purpose classification, the asset. Theoretical opportunities that may be available but may occur more frequently if fair value assessments in relation to the asset are not taken into account until it is indicate material changes in values. Independent valuers virtually certain that the restrictions will no longer apply. are used to conduct these scheduled revaluations and any The fair value of cultural depreciated assets and interim revaluations are determined in accordance with the collections, heritage assets and other non-current physical requirements of the FRDs. assets that the State intends to preserve because of their Revaluation increases or decreases arise from differences unique historical, cultural or environmental attributes, between an asset’s carrying value and fair value. are measured at the replacement cost of the asset less, where applicable, accumulated depreciation calculated Net revaluation increases (where the carrying amount of on the basis of such cost to reflect the already consumed a class of assets is increased as a result of a revaluation) or expired future economic benefits of the asset and any are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated impairment. accumulated in equity under the revaluation surplus, except that the net revaluation increase shall be The fair value of plant, equipment and vehicles, is normally recognised in the net result to the extent that it reverses a determined by reference to the asset’s depreciated net revaluation decrease in respect of the same class of replacement cost. For plant, equipment and vehicles, property, plant and equipment previously recognised as an existing depreciated historical cost is generally a expense (other economic flows) in the net result. reasonable proxy for depreciated replacement cost because of the short lives of the assets concerned. Net revaluation decreases are recognised immediately as expenses (other economic flows) in the net result, except Leasehold improvements that the net revaluation decrease shall be recognised in other comprehensive income to the extent that a credit The cost of a leasehold improvement is capitalised as balance exists in the revaluation surplus in respect of the an asset and depreciated over the remaining term of the same class of property, plant and equipment. The net lease or the estimated useful life of the improvements, revaluation decrease recognised in other comprehensive whichever is the shorter. income reduces the amount accumulated in equity under revaluation surplus.

Revaluation increases and decreases relating to individual assets within a class of property, plant and equipment, are offset against one another within that class but are not offset in respect of assets in different classes. Any revaluation surplus is not normally transferred to accumulated funds on de-recognition of the relevant asset. 72 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 1. Summary of signiﬁcant accounting policies (continued)

Intangible assets The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into Subsequently, intangible assets with finite useful lives account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation obligation. Where a provision is measured using the and accumulated impairment losses. Costs incurred cashflows estimated to settle the present obligation, its subsequent to initial acquisition are capitalised when it is carrying amount is the present value of those cashflows. expected that additional future economic benefits will flow to the Department. Employee benefits Other non-financial assets Provision is made for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and long Prepayments service leave for services rendered to the reporting date. Other non-financial assets include prepayments which represent payments in advance of receipt of goods (i) Wages and salaries, annual leave and sick leave or services or that part of expenditure made in one Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary accounting period covering a term extending beyond benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick leave that period. expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in the provision for employee benefits. Impairment of non-financial assets These liabilities are classified as current liabilities and Refer to Note 1(h) Other economic flows included in measured at their nominal values. net result . Those liabilities that are not expected to be settled within 12 months are recognised in the provision for employee (l) Liabilities benefits as current liabilities, measured at present value of Payables the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled using the remuneration rate expected to apply at Payables consist predominantly of accounts payable the time of settlement. and other sundry liabilities. Accounts payable represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the (ii) Long service leave Department prior to the end of the financial year that are unpaid, and arise when the Department becomes obliged Liability for long service leave (LSL) is recognised in the to make future payments in respect of the purchase of provision for employee benefits. those goods and services. Current liability – unconditional LSL is disclosed in Other liabilities included in payables mainly consist of the notes to the financial statements as a current liability unearned/prepaid income, goods and services tax and even where the Department does not expect to settle fringe benefits tax payables. the liability within 12 months because it will not have the unconditional right to defer the settlement of the Payables are initially recognised at fair value, being entitlement should an employee take leave within the cost of the goods and services, and subsequently 12 months. measured at amortised cost. The components of this current LSL liability are Borrowings measured at; Borrowings are initially measured at fair value, being the • present value – component that the Department does cost of the borrowings, net of transaction costs (refer to not expect to settle within 12 months; and Note 1(m) Leases). • nominal value – component that the Department expects to settle within 12 months. Subsequent to initial recognition, borrowings are measured at amortised cost with any difference between Non-current liability – conditional LSL is disclosed as the initial recognised amount and the redemption value a non-current liability. There is an unconditional right to being recognised in net result over the period of the defer the settlement of the entitlement until the employee borrowing using the effective interest method. has completed the requisite years of service. This non-current LSL liability is measured at present value. Provisions Any gain or loss following revaluation of the present value Provisions are recognised when the Department has of non-current LSL liability is recognised as a transaction, a present obligation, the future sacrifice of economic except to the extent that a gain or loss arises due to benefits is probable, and the amount of the provision can changes in bond interest rates for which it is then be measured reliably. recognised as an other economic flow (refer to Note 1(h) Other economic flows include in net result ). 73 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

(iii) Termination benefits Operating leases Termination benefits are payable when employment Department as lessee is terminated before the normal retirement date, or when an employee accepts a voluntary redundancy in Operating lease payments, including any contingent exchange for these benefits. The Department recognises rentals, are recognised as an expense in the termination benefits when it is demonstrably committed to comprehensive operating statement on a straight- either terminating the employment of current employees line basis over the lease term, except where another according to a detailed formal plan without possibility of systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern withdrawal or providing termination benefits as a result of the benefits derived from the use of the leased asset. of an offer made to encourage voluntary redundancy. The leased asset is not recognised in the balance sheet. Benefits falling due more than 12 months after balance All incentives for the agreement of a new or renewed sheet are discounted to present value. operating lease are recognised as an integral part of the net consideration agreed for the use of the leased asset, Employee benefits on-costs irrespective of the incentive’s nature or form or the timing Employee benefits on-costs such as payroll tax, workers of payments. compensation and superannuation are recognised In the event that lease incentives are received to enter separately from the provision for employee benefits. into operating leases, the aggregate cost of incentives are recognised as a reduction of rental expense over the lease Onerous contracts term on a straight-line basis, unless another systematic An onerous contract is considered to exist where the basis is more representative of the time pattern in which Department has a contract under which the unavoidable economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed. cost of meeting the contractual obligations exceeds the estimated economic benefits to be received. Present (n) Equity obligations arising under onerous contracts are recognised Contributions by owners as a provision to the extent that the present obligation exceeds the estimated economic benefits to be received. Additions to net assets which have been designated as contributions by owners are recognised as contributed (m) Leases capital. Other transfers that are in the nature of contributions or distributions have also been designated A lease is a right to use an asset for an agreed period of as contributions by owners. time in exchange for payment. Transfers of net assets arising from administrative Leases are classified at their inception as either operating restructurings are treated as distributions to or or finance leases based on the economic substance of the contributions by owners. agreement so as to reflect the risks and rewards incidental to ownership. Leases of property, plant and equipment (o) Commitments are classified as finance infrastructure leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and Commitments are disclosed at their nominal value and rewards of ownership from the lessor to the lessee. All inclusive of the goods and services tax (GST) payable. In other leases are classified as operating leases. addition, where it is considered appropriate and provides additional relevant information to users, the net present Finance leases values of significant individual projects are stated.

Department as lessee (p) Contingent assets and contingent liabilities At the commencement of the lease term, finance leases Contingent assets and contingent liabilities are not are initially recognised as assets and liabilities at amounts recognised in the balance sheet, but are disclosed by way equal to the fair value of the lease property or, if lower, of a note and, if quantifiable, are measured at nominal the present value of the minimum lease payment, each value. Contingent assets and liabilities are presented determined at the inception of the lease. The lease asset inclusive of GST receivable or payable respectively. is depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the term of the lease. (q) Accounting for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Minimum finance lease payments are apportioned Income, expenses and assets are recognised net of the between reduction of the outstanding lease liability, and amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not periodic finance expense which is calculated using the recoverable from the taxation authority. In this case it is interest rate implicit in the lease and charged directly recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset to the comprehensive operating statement. Contingent or as part of the expense. rentals associated with finance leases are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.

74 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 1. Summary of signiﬁcant accounting policies (continued)

Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the (t) Rounding of amounts amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation Amounts in the financial statements have been rounded authority is included with other receivables or payables in to the nearest thousand dollars, unless otherwise stated. the balance sheet. Figures in the financial statements may not equate due to rounding. Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or (u) Adjustment to comparative figures financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the taxation authority, are presented as operating Due to the reclassification of items in the comprehensive cash flow. operating statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement for the year ended 30 June 2010, it was (r) Events after reporting period necessary to update the associated comparative figures for 30 June 2009. This was solely a reclassification, and Assets, liabilities, income or expenses arise from past had no effect on the net result or net asset position for the transactions or other past events. Where the transactions year ended 30 June 2009. result from an agreement between the Department and other parties, the transactions are only recognised when (v) Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution the agreement is irrevocable at or before the end of the reporting period. Adjustments are made to amounts On Tuesday 25 May 2010 the Parliament of Victoria recognised in the financial statements for events which passed the Planning and Environment Amendment occur after the reporting period and before the date the (Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution) Bill 2009 (Vic) financial statements are authorised for issue, where those (GAIC Bill). The GAIC Bill received the Royal Assent on events provide information about conditions which existed 1 June 2010, and begins operation on 1 July 2010. in the reporting period. Note disclosure is made about The GAIC provisions will affect any land brought into the events between the end of the reporting period and the urban growth boundary in 2005-06 and in the future which date the financial statements are authorised for issue is zoned for urban development. where the events relate to conditions which arose after the end of the reporting period and which may have a material It is incurred on the first relevant property transaction either: impact on the results of subsequent reporting periods. • the purchase/transfer of the land; or • the subdivision of the land; or (s) Derivative financial instruments and hedging • an application for a building permit for major building works. DPCD has entered into forward exchange contracts where it agrees to buy specified amounts of foreign exchange The revenue collected from GAIC will be held in two currency in the future. separate funds, the Growth Areas Public Transport Fund (GAPTF) and the Building New Communities Fund Hedging (BNCF). The department will be responsible for the administration of both of the created funds. DPCD has elected to apply hedge accounting following a strict criteria and the hedges are categorised as cash (w) AASs issued that are not yet effective flow hedges. Certain new AASs have been published that are not DPCD tests each of the designated cash flow hedges for mandatory for the 30 June 2010 reporting period. DTF effectiveness on settlement of the hedge and at reporting assesses the impact of these new standards and advises date. At the inception of the hedge and in subsequent the Department of their applicability and early adoption periods, the hedge is expected to be highly effective in where applicable. achieving offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows attributable to the hedged risk during the period for which As at 30 June 2010, the following standards and interpretations the hedge is designated. (applicable to departments) had been issued but were not mandatory for the financial year ending 30 June 2010. DPCD’s counterparty on its derivative contracts is TCV The Department has not early adopted these standards. which is AAA rated and on an ongoing basis DPCD will monitor any changes in the credit rating of TCV. 75 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

Standard/Interpretation Summary Applicable for Impact on departmental annual reporting ﬁnancial statements periods

AASB 2009-5 Further Some amendments will result in accounting Beginning Terminology and editorial amendments to Australian changes for presentation, recognition 1 Jan 2010 changes. Impact minor. Accounting Standards arising or measurement purposes, while other from the annual improvements amendments will relate to terminology and project [AASB 5, 8, 101, 107, editorial changes. 117, 118, 136 and 139]

AASB 2009-8 Amendments The amendments clarify the scope Beginning No impact. to Australian Accounting of AASB 2. 1 Jan 2010 AASB 2 does not apply to Standards – group cash- government departments or settled share-based payment entities; consequently this transactions [AASB 2] standard does not apply.

AASB 2009-9 Amendments Applies to entities adopting Australian Beginning No impact. to Australian Accounting Accounting Standards for the first time, 1 Jan 2010 Relates only to first time Standards – additional to ensure entities will not face undue cost adopters of Australian exemptions for first-time or effort in the transition process in Accounting Standards. adopters [AASB 1] particular situations.

Erratum General Terminology Editorial amendments to a range of Australian Beginning Terminology and editorial changes Accounting Standards and Interpretations. 1 Jan 2010 changes. Impact minor.

AASB 2009-10 Amendments The Standard makes amendments to Beginning No impact. to Australian Accounting AASB 132, stating that rights issues must 1 Feb 2010 Departments do not issue Standards – classiﬁcation of now be classed as equity rather than rights, warrants and options, rights issues [AASB 132] derivative liabilities. consequently the amendment does not impact on the statements.

AASB 2009-13 Amendments Consequential amendment to AASB 1 arising Beginning Departments do not to Australian Accounting from publication of Interpretation 19. 1 Jul 2010 extinguish ﬁnancial liabilities Standards arising from with equity instruments, interpretation 19 [AASB 1] therefore requirements of Interpretation 19 and related amendments have no impact.

AASB 124 Related party Government related entities have been Beginning Preliminary assessment disclosures (Dec 2009) granted partial exemption with certain 1 Jan 2011 suggests that impact is disclosure requirements. insignificant. However, the Department is still assessing the detailed impact and whether to early adopt. 76 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

Standard/Interpretation Summary Applicable for Impact on departmental annual reporting ﬁnancial statements periods

AASB 2009-12 Amendments This standard amends AASB 8 to require Beginning AASB 8 does not apply to to Australian Accounting an entity to exercise judgement in assessing 1 Jan 2011 departments therefore no Standards [AASB 5, 8, 108, whether a government and entities known to impact expected. Otherwise, 110, 112, 119, 133, 137, be under the control of that government are only editorial changes arsing 139, 1023 and 1031 and considered a single customer for purposes from amendments to other Interpretations 2, 4, 16, 1039 of certain operating segment disclosures. standards, no major impact. and 1052] This standard also makes numerous editorial Impacts of editorial amendments to other AASs. amendments are not expected to be signiﬁcant.

AASB 2009-14 Amendments Amendment to Interpretation 14 arising from Beginning Expected to have no to Australian Interpretation – the issuance of Prepayments of a minimum 1 Jan 2011 signiﬁcant impact. Prepayments of a minimum funding requirement . funding requirement [AASB Interpretation 14]

AASB 9 Financial instruments This standard simplifies requirements for Beginning Detail of impact is still being the classification and measurement of 1 Jan 2013 assessed. financial assets resulting from Phase 1 of the IASB’s project to replace IAS 39 Financial instruments: recognition and measurement (AASB 139 financial Instruments: recognition and measurement ).

AASB 2009-11 Amendments This gives effect to consequential changes Beginning Detail of impact is still to Australian Accounting arising from the issuance of AASB 9. 1 Jan 2013 being assessed. Standards arising from AASB 9 [AASB 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 101, 102, 108, 112, 118, 121, 127, 128, 131, 132, 136, 139, 1023 and 1038 and Interpretations 10 and 12] 77 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 2. Departmental (controlled) outputs

A description of Departmental outputs performed during the year These outputs contribute to the achievement of the Growing ended 30 June 2010, and the objectives of these outputs, are Victoria Together goals of: summarised below. • building friendly, confident and safer communities; • a fairer society that reduces disadvantage and respects Planning for liveable communities diversity; Description of outputs • greater public participation and more accountable These outputs: government; • manage growth and facilitate land supply, appropriate • high quality education and training for lifelong learning; and land development and usage; • more quality jobs and thriving, innovative industries • support the development of diverse and affordable housing; across Victoria. • protect and manage Victoria’s cultural and natural heritage; • streamline regulation and systems; and Access to housing, infrastructure, jobs and services • integrate urban development and community planning. Description of outputs These outputs: These outputs contribute to the achievement of the Growing • increase civic, cultural and voluntary participation Victoria Together goals of: opportunities; • more quality jobs and thriving, innovative industries • improve opportunities and capacity for people and across Victoria; communities to have a say in decisions and directions • growing and linking all of Victoria; that affect their lives; and • protecting the environment for future generations; • support and develop strong and sustainable community • building friendly, confident and safer communities; and networks, organisations and local governance. • a fairer society that reduces disadvantage and respects diversity. These outputs contribute to the achievement of the Growing Victoria Together goals of: Opportunities for participation • growing and linking all of Victoria; Description of outputs • high quality accessible health and community services; These outputs: • building friendly, confident and safer communities; • invest in and provide accessible, targeted support to • a fairer society that reduces disadvantage and respects specific population groups and priority places; diversity; and • increase inclusion and access for our diverse • greater public participation and more communities; and accountable government. • increase sport and recreation, adult education, skills development and workforce participation opportunities.

Schedule A – Controlled income and expenses for the year ended 30 June 2010

Planning for Opportunities Access to Housing, Departmental Liveable for Participation/ Infrastructure, Jobs Total Communities People in Liveable and Services/ Communities Participation in Liveable Communities

2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Income from transactions Output appropriations 125,010 147,198 190,305 111,364 104,038 170,744 419,353 429,306 Special appropriations – – – – 97,374 100,904 97,374 100,904 Interest 22 87 17 38 2,218 3,527 2,257 3,652 Grants and other income transfers 4,391 2,040 52,010 2,014 4,511 51,446 60,912 55,500 Other income 489 564 1,289 971 147 385 1,925 1,920 Total income from transactions 129,912 149,889 243,621 114,387 208,288 327,006 581,821 591,282 Expenses from transactions Employee expenses (43,145) (40,728) (31,627) (24,856) (26,742) (28,465) (101,514) (94,049) Depreciation and amortisation (2,785) (1,896) (2,026) (1,133) (1,340) (1,467) (6,151) (4,496) Interest expense (82) (95) (71) (87) (98) (78) (251) (260) Grants and other expense transfers (46,960) (70,231) (211,961) (65,042) (143,626) (273,607) (402,547) (408,880) Capital asset charge (1,942) (1,586) (3,635) (1,686) (202) (1,991) (5,779) (5,263) Other operating expenses (36,535) (36,200) 7,065 (22,474) (52,403) (22,224) (81,873) (80,898) Total expenses from transactions (131,449) (150,736) (242,255) (115,278) (224,411) (327,832) (598,115) (593,846) Net result from transactions (net operating balance) (1,537) (847) 1,366 (891) (16,123) (826) (16,294) (2,564)

Note: Output Groups have been amended since the 2008-2009 Annual Financial Report. 2009-2010 actuals represent the 2009-2010 Output Groups whereas the 2008-2009 Output Groups are provided as a comparative. 78 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 2. Departmental (controlled) outputs (continued)

Schedule A – Controlled income and expenses for the year ended 30 June 2010 (cont.)

2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Other economic flows included in net result Net gain/(loss) on non-financial assets (370) (563) (231) (697) (264) (333) (865) (1,593) Net gain/(loss) on financial instruments (38) 11 113 (27) (43) (48) 32 (64) Other gains/(losses) from other economic flows (25) (153) (19) (94) (13) (113) (57) (360) Total other economic flows included in net result (433) (705) (137) (818) (320) (494) (890) (2,017) Net result (1,970) (1,552) 1,229 (1,709) (16,443) (1,320) (17,184) (4,581) Other economic flows – other non-owner changes in equity Changes in physical asset revaluation surplus – (13,186) – (53,003) – (11,273) – (77,462) Changes in cash flow hedge deficit – – – – 336 (1,774) 336 (1,774) Transfer from physical asset revaluation surplus to accumulated surplus – 13,194 – 52,971 – 11,279 – 77,444 Total other economic flows – other non-owner changes in equity – 8 (32) (1,768) 336 (1,792) Comprehensive result (1,970) (1,544) 1,229 (1,741) (16,107) (3,088) (16,848) (6,373)

Schedule B – Controlled assets and liabilities as at 30 June 2010

2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Assets Financial assets 34,680 38,214 38,072 28,206 67,011 103,429 139,763 169,849 Non-ﬁnancial assets 159,521 136,187 40,738 7,211 5,171 27,750 205,430 171,148 Total assets 194,201 174,401 78,810 35,417 72,182 131,179 345,193 340,997 Liabilities Total Liabilities 43,828 47,822 24,154 15,129 12,347 29,593 80,329 92,544 Net assets 150,373 126,579 54,656 20,288 59,835 101,586 264,864 248,453

Note: Output Groups have been amended since the 2008-2009 Annual Financial Report. 2009-2010 actuals represent the 2009-2010 Output Groups whereas the 2008-2009 Output Groups are provided as a comparative. 79 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 3. Administered (non-controlled) items

In addition to the specific Departmental operations which are included in the financial statements (balance sheet, comprehensive operating statement and cash flow statement), the Department administers or manages activities on behalf of the State. The transactions relating to these State activities are reported as administered items in this note. Administered transactions give rise to income, expenses, assets and liabilities and are determined on an accrual basis. Administered income includes taxes, fees and fines and the proceeds from the sale of administered surplus land and buildings. Administered assets include government incomes earned but yet to be collected. Administered liabilities include government expenses incurred, but yet to be paid. Both the controlled Departmental financial statement and these administered items are consolidated into the financial statements of the State.

2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Administered income from transactions Appropriations – Payments made on behalf of the State – – 497 – – 690 497 690 Commonwealth grants 444 424 334 262 459,867 557,345 460,645 558,031 Refunds and other miscellaneous income 3,798 1,775 39 275 45 366 3,882 2,416 Total administered income from transactions 4,242 2,199 870 537 459,912 558,401 465,024 561,137 Administered expenses from transactions Payments to local government – – – – (464,355) (557,031) (464,355) (557,031) Other grants and transfer payments – – – (469) – (469) – Other expenses from ordinary activities (4,253) (1,559) (1,300) (513) 4,984 (971) (569) (3,043) Total administered expenses from transactions (4,253) (1,559) (1,300) (513) (459,840) (558,002) (465,393) (560,074) Total administered net result from transactions (net operating balance) (11) 640 (430) 24 72 399 (369) 1,063

Total administered comprehensive result (11) 640 (430) 24 72 399 (369) 1,063

2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Administered ﬁnancial assets Receivables 2 60 (7) 36 28 150 23 246 Investments 1,151 (85) 206 (23) 102 411 1,459 303 Total administered ﬁnancial assets 1,153 (25) 199 13 130 561 1,482 549 Total administered assets 1,153 (25) 199 13 130 561 1,482 549 Administered liabilities Creditors and accruals 2 1 (1) 1 52 1 53 3 Deposits repayable 8 5 6 3 4 4 18 12 Total administered liabilities 10 6 5 4 56 5 71 15 Total administered net assets 1,143 (31) 194 9 74 556 1,411 534

Notes: (1) General revenue assistance provided to Victorian councils in the form of general-purpose grants and local road grants. The funds are provided by the Commonwealth Government and allocated by the Victorian Grants Commission.

(2) Output Groups have been amended since the 2008-2009 Annual Financial Report. 2009-2010 actuals represent the 2009-2010 Output Groups whereas the 2008-2009 Output Groups are provided as a comparative. 80 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 3. Administered (non-controlled) items (continued)

Payments to local government across all outputs include cash payments greater than $5million to the following entities:

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

Ararat Rural City Council – 5,554 Banyule City Council – 5,031 Bass Coast Shire Council – 5,704 Baw Baw Shire Council 7,445 8,499 Brimbank City Council 12,016 14,821 Buloke Shire Council – 5,384 Cardinia Shire Council 7,970 9,024 Casey City Council 15,040 18,211 City of Ballarat 9,897 11,936 City of Greater Bendigo 13,387 16,021 City of Greater Dandenong 9,984 12,472 City of Greater Geelong 18,087 21,957 City of Whittlesea 9,389 10,808 Colac Otway Shire 5,236 6,256 Corangamite Shire Council 6,132 7,174 Darebin City Council – 5,927 East Gippsland Shire Council 12,228 14,974 Frankston City Council 8,332 10,211 Glenelg Shire Council 6,241 7,477 Golden Plains Shire Council – 5,240 Greater Shepparton City Council 9,234 11,169 Horsham Rural City Council – 5,694 Hume City Council 10,056 12,372 Knox City Council 7,311 9,225 Latrobe City Council 10,834 12,732 Loddon Shire Council 6,252 7,529 Macedon Ranges Shire Council 5,705 6,789 Maroondah City Council – 5,245 Melton Shire Council 9,047 10,609 Mildura Rural City Council 10,614 13,104 Mitchell Shire Council 5,814 6,751 Moira Shire Council 7,720 9,253 Monash City Council – 5,187 Moorabool Shire Council 5,017 5,874 Moreland City Council 5,196 6,349 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 5,003 6,762 Moyne Shire Council 6,533 7,744 Northern Grampians Shire Council 5,422 6,543 Pyrenees Shire Council – 5,056 Rural City Of Wangaratta 5,740 6,721 Shire Of Campaspe 9,300 11,172 Shire of Yarra Ranges 12,936 15,358 Shire of Murrindindi 5,314 – South Gippsland Shire Council 7,240 8,451 Southern Grampians Shire Council 6,161 7,206 Swan Hill Rural City Council 5,460 6,450 Wellington Shire Council 10,602 12,530 West Wimmera Shire Council – 5,336 Wyndham City Council 10,029 11,835 Other payments to local government totalling <$5m 140,431 115,303 464,355 557,031

81 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 4. Income from transactions

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

(a) Interest Interest from ﬁnancial assets not at fair value through P/L: - Interest on bank deposits 2,257 3,652 Total interest from ﬁnancial assets not at fair value through P/L 2,257 3,652 Total interest 2,257 3,652

(b) Grants and other income transfers Special purpose grants (1) 60,912 53,875 Grants and donations – 1,625 Total grants and other income transfers 60,912 55,500

Note: (1) The Department has recognised as income, speciﬁc purpose grants that assist mainly sporting and other organisations. The Department had no conditional grants during the reporting period ended 30 June 2010.

Note 5. Expenses from transactions

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

(a) Employee expenses Post employment benefits - Defined contribution superannuation expense (5,861) (5,046) - Defined benefit superannuation expense (1,515) (1,625) Salary and wages (77,505) (71,722) Recreational leave (7,628) (7,453) Long service leave (2,789) (2,500) On-costs (6,216) (5,703) Total employee benefits (101,514) (94,049)

(b) Depreciation and amortisation Depreciation of property, plant and equipment - Buildings (414) (425) - Plant, equipment and vehicles (4,394) (3,340) Total depreciation of property, plant and equipment (4,808) (3,765) Amortisation expense (1) (1,343) (731) Total depreciation and amortisation (6,151) (4,496)

(c) Interest Expense Interest on ﬁnance leases (251) (260) Total interest expense (251) (260) 82 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 5. Expenses from transactions (continued)

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

(d) Grants and expense other transfers Local Government and libraries City of Maribrynong – (5,615) Frankston City Council – (9,293) Other local governments with payments totalling <$5m (111,664) (107,454) (111,664) (122,362)

State Government Departments Department of Transportation (872) (2,162) Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (4,762) (4,438) Department of Justice (37,718) (30,671) Department of Premier and Cabinet (9,039) (7,257) Other Departments with payments totalling <$5m (2,740) (5,898) (55,131) (50,426)

State statutory authorities and agencies Australian Grand Prix Corporation (65,478) (50,230) Victorian Institute of Sport (6,257) (6,290) Adult & Community Further Education (37,443) (33,656) Victorian Urban Development Authority (26,239) (35,911) Growth Areas Authority (6,038) (6,652) Other agencies with payments totalling <$5m (4,961) (4,756) (146,416) (137,495) External organisations, individuals and others Other non-government agencies (89,336) (98,597) (89,336) (98,597)

Grants to Commonwealth Total grants and other expense transfers (402,547) (408,880)

(e) Other operating expenses Supplies and services: - Ofﬁce and accommodation (9,477) (8,012) - Contract and professional expenses (43,314) (39,675) - Equipment and maintenance hire (710) (938) - General (7,729) (6,128) - Shared services (8,860) (9,330) Total supplies and services (70,090) (64,083)

Fair value of assets and services provided free of charge or for nominal consideration: - Land and buildings at fair value – (801) Total fair value of assets and services provided free of charge or for nominal consideration – (801)

Operating lease rental expenses: - Minimum lease payments (9,387) (8,579) Total operating lease rental expenses (9,387) (8,579) Other (2,396) (7,435) Total other operating expenses (81,873) (80,898)

Note: (1) This is the amortisation for intangible produced assets with finite useful lives. 83 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 6. Other economic flows included in net result

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

(a) Net gain/(loss) on non-ﬁnancial assets Net gain on disposal of property plant and equipment (865) (1,593) (865) (1,593)

(b) Net gain/(loss) on ﬁnancial instruments Impairment of: - Loans and receivables 32 (64) Total net gain/(loss) on ﬁnancial instruments 32 (64)

(c) Other gains/(losses) from other economic ﬂows Net gain/(loss) arising from revaluation of long service leave liability (57) (360) Total other gains/(losses) from other economic ﬂows (57) (360)

Notes: (a) Including increase in provision for doubtful debts and bad debts from other economic ﬂows – refer to Note 1(h) (b) Revaluation gain/(loss) due to changes in bond rates

Note 7. Restructuring of Administrative Arrangements 2010

In December 2009, the Government issued an administrative In respect of the activity relinquished, the following order restructuring certain of its activities via machinery of Controlled liabilities were transferred: government changes. As part of the machinery of government restructure the Department of Planning and Community Activity - Transfer of Staff

Development (the transferor) relinquished the staff responsible for 2010 the provision of services in relation to accommodation and facilities $’000 management services, library services and car pool management to the Shared Services Provider (SSP) within the Department of Liabilities Treasury and Finance (the transferee). Provisions (158)

There were no associated revenue and expenses in relation to Net liabilities transferred (158) these staff for the reporting period.

The net liabilities transferred by the Department to the Net transfer through the SAU (158) Department of Treasury and Finance, for the staff relinquished as a result of the administrative restructure, were transferred from the balance sheet at the carrying amount of those liabilities in the Department’s balance sheet immediately prior to the transfer. The net liability transfer was transferred through the State Administration Unit (SAU). No expense has been recognised by the Department in respect of the net liabilities transferred to the Department of Treasury and Finance.

84 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 7. Restructuring of Administrative Arrangements 2010 (continued)

In December 2008, the Government issued an administrative order restructuring certain of its activities via machinery of government changes. As part of the machinery of government restructure the Department of Planning and Community Development (the transferor) relinquished the following outputs to the Department of Premier and Cabinet (the transferee).

The revenue and expenses for this output for the reporting period are as follows:

Output - Victorian Multicultural Department of Planning Department of Total Commission Community Development Premier and Cabinet

Department’s revenue and expenses 2009 2009 2009 Controlled income and expenses $’000 $’000 $’000

Income 6,316 8,207 14,523 Expenses (6,220) (7,628) (13,848)

Administered income and expenses

Income – – – Expenses – – –

The net assets transferred by the Department to the Department of Premier and Cabinet, for the output relinquished as a result of the administrative restructure, were transferred from the balance sheet at the carrying amount of those assets in the Department’s balance sheet immediately prior to the transfer. The net assets transfer was treated as a contribution of capital by the Crown. No expense has been recognised by the Department in respect of the net assets transferred to the Department of Premier and Cabinet. In respect of the activity relinquished, the following Controlled assets and liabilities were transferred:

Output - Victorian Multicultural Commission

2009 $’000

Assets Cash and deposits 479 Receivables 353 Property plant and Equipment 30 Liabilities Payables (42) Provisions (511)

Net assets transferred 309

Net capital contribution by the Crown 309 85 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 8. Receivables

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

Current receivables Contractual Provision for doubtful contractual receivables (1) (197) (229) Interest receivable 12 25 Other receivables (1) 5,662 4,115

5,477 3,911 Statutory Amounts owing from Victorian Government (2) 48,243 45,166 GST input tax credit recoverable 7,078 12,149 55,321 57,315 Total current receivables 60,798 61,226 Non-current receivables Statutory Amounts owing from Victorian Government (2) 2,983 2,668 Total non-current receivables 2,983 2,668

Total receivables 63,781 63,894

Notes: (1) The credit terms of the Department on sales of goods and services is 30 days. No interest has been charged on other receivables greater than 30 days from the date of invoice. A provision has been made for estimated irrecoverable amounts, determined by reference to past default experience. The decrease in the allowance, of $31,570 was recognised in the operating result for the current ﬁnancial year.

(2) The amounts recognised from Victorian Government represent funding for all commitments incurred through the appropriations and are drawn from the Consolidated Fund as the commitments fall due.

(a) Movement in the provision for doubtful contractual receivables 2010 2009 $’000 $’000

Balance at beginning of the year (229) (202) Decrease in provision recognised in the net result 32 (27) Balance at end of the year (197) (229)

(b) Ageing analysis of contractual receivables Please refer to Table 22.1 in Note 22 for the ageing analysis of contractual receivables. (c) Nature and extent of risk arising from contractual receivables Please refer to Note 22(b) for the nature and extent of credit risk arising from contractual receivables. 86 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 9. Non-current assets including disposal group assets classiﬁed as held-for-sale

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

Non-current assets: Plant and equipment 163 104 Total non-current assets and disposal group assets classiﬁed as held-for-sale 163 104

Note 10. Inventories

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

Inventories held-for-sale: At cost – 11

Total inventories – 11

Note 11. Property, plant and equipment

Table 11.1: Classiﬁcation by ‘Purpose Groups’ - Carrying amounts (1)

Public Administration Total 2010 2009 2010 2009 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Nature based classiﬁcation (1) Land at fair value 131,077 115,475 131,077 115,475

Buildings: At cost 4,582 4,487 4,582 4,487 At fair value (valuation 2008) 15,008 15,008 15,008 15,008 Less accumulated depreciation (1,823) (1,409) (1,823) (1,409) Buildings and structures – construction in progress 27,514 11,091 27,514 11,091

Leasehold improvements: Leasehold improvements – at cost 14,402 13,741 14,402 13,741 Less accumulated depreciation (6,669) (5,035) (6,669) (5,035)

Plant and equipment: At cost 8,836 8,272 8,836 8,272 Less accumulated depreciation (3,582) (2,690) (3,582) (2,690)

Restricted assets: (2) At cost 434 434 434 434 Less accumulated depreciation – – – –

Net carrying amount of PPE 189,779 159,374 189,779 159,374

Note: (1) Property, plant and equipment are classified primarily by the “purpose” for which the assets are used, according to one of the six “Purpose Groups” based upon government purpose classifications (GPC). All assets within a purpose group are further sub-categorised according to the asset’s “nature” (i.e. buildings, plant and equipment, etc), with each sub-category being classified as a separate class of asset for financial reporting purposes.

(2) The Department holds heritage assets, which cannot be modiﬁed or disposed of unless there is ministerial approval.

87 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 11. Property, plant and equipment (continued)

Table 11.2: Classiﬁcation by “Public Administration” purpose group – Movements in carrying amounts

Crown/ Buildings Buildings- Leasehold Plant and Restricted Total freehold construction improve- equipment assets (1) land in progress ments

$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

2010

Opening balance 115,475 18,086 11,091 8,706 5,582 434 159,374

Additions 15,603 95 34,061 1,501 2,648 53,908 Disposals (817) (817) Transfers for capitalisation 17,638 (17,638) – Net additions/(reductions) through restructuring (2) (17,638) (17,638) Depreciation (414) (2,475) (1,919) (4,808) Transfers to disposal group held for sale (240) (240)

Closing balance 131,078 17,767 27,514 7,732 5,254 434 189,779

Notes: (1) The Department holds heritage assets, which cannot be modiﬁed or disposed of unless there is ministerial approval.

(2) Net reductions relates to the transfer of the Footscray Footbridge which was transferred to Victorian Rail Track (VRT) on 30 June 2010 in accordance with VRT’s mandate to develop, manage and control all rail sites and facilities across Victoria.

(3) Fair value assessments have been performed for all classes of assets within this purpose group and the decision was made that movements were not material (less than or equal to 10 per cent) for a full revaluation. The next scheduled full revaluation for this purpose group will be conducted in 2011.

Table 11.3: Classiﬁcation by “Public Administration” purpose group – Movements in carrying amounts

Crown/ Buildings Buildings- Leasehold Plant and Restricted Total freehold construction improve- equipment assets (1) land in progress ments

$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

2009

Opening balance 102,757 17,969 9,356 5,049 7,071 328 142,530

Fair value of assets provided free of charge or for nominal considerations – – (801) – – – (801) Additions 12,718 620 3,912 4,332 3,418 113 25,113 Disposals – (78) – (609) (2,983) (2) (3,672) Transfers for capitalisation – – (1,376) 1,376 – – – Net additions/(reductions) through restructuring – – – – (30) – (30) Depreciation – (425) – (1,442) (1,894) (5) (3,766)

Closing balance 115,475 18,086 11,091 8,706 5,582 434 159,374

Notes: (1) The Department holds heritage assets, which cannot be modiﬁed or disposed of unless there is ministerial approval.

(2 ) Fair value assessments have been performed for all classes of assets within this purpose group and the decision was made that movements were not material (less than or equal to 10 per cent) for a full revaluation. The next scheduled full revaluation for this purpose group will be conducted in 2011. 88 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 11. Property, plant and equipment (continued)

The following useful lives of assets are used in the calculation of depreciation; Buildings 40 years Leasehold improvements 2 to 10 years Plant and equipment 5 to 15 years Leased plant and equipment 5 to 15 years

Table 11.4: Aggregate depreciation recognised as an expense during the year

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

Buildings at fair value 414 425 Leasehold improvements 2,475 1,442 Plant and equipment 882 965 Leased plant and equipment 1,037 929 Restricted assets – 5

Depreciation expense 4,808 3,766

2009-10 Restricted assets The Department holds $434,000 worth of properties listed as heritage assets. These heritage assets cannot be modiﬁed nor disposed of without formal ministerial approval. Land at fair value The value of the land was unchanged in 2009-2010, from the independent valuation which occurred in 2007-2008, by land value indices provided by the Valuer-General of Victoria. This revaluation was performed in accordance with the land value indices provided by the Valuer-General of Victoria and in line with Financial Reporting Directions (FRD103D). The effective date of the valuation was 30 June 2010. Buildings carried at fair value The value of buildings was unchanged in 2009-2010, from the independent valuation which occurred in 2007-2008, by building indices provided by the Valuer-General of Victoria. This revaluation was performed in accordance with the building indices provided by the Valuer-General of Victoria and in line with Financial Reporting Directions (FRD103D). The effective date of the valuation was 30 June 2010.

89 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 12. Intangible assets

Capitalised Construction in Total software progress software 2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Gross carrying amount Opening balance 6,470 5,730 5,910 2,036 12,380 7,766 Additions 8,743 740 5,447 4,614 14,190 5,354 Transfer for capitalisation – – (8,743) (740) (8,743) (740) Closing balance 15,213 6,470 2,614 5,910 17,827 12,380

Accumulated amortisation Opening balance (1,377) (646) – – (1,377) (646) Amortisation expense (1) (1,343) (731) – – (1,343) (731) Closing balance (2,720) (1,377) – – (2,720) (1,377)

Net book value at the end of the ﬁnancial year 12,493 5,093 2,614 5,910 15,107 11,003

Note: (1) Amortisation expense is included in the line item “depreciation and amortisation expense” in the comprehensive operating statement.

Note 13. Other non-ﬁnancial assets

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

Current other assets Prepayments 381 656

Total other assets 381 656 90 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 14. Payables

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

Current payables Contractual Supplies and services (1) 28,499 33,188 Other payables 21,119 18,156

Statutory Taxes Payable 1,883 893 Total current payables 51,501 52,237

Total payables 51,501 52,237

Note: (1) The credit terms of the Department is 30 days.

(a) Maturity analysis of contractual payables Please refer to Table 22.2 in Note 22 for the maturity analysis of contractual payables.

(b) Nature and extent of risk arising from contractual payables Please refer to Note 22 for the nature and extent of risks arising from contractual payables.

Note 15. Borrowings

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

Current borrowings Lease liabilities (Note 19) (1) 1,742 1,798 Total current borrowings 1,742 1,798

Non-current borrowings Lease liabilities (Note 19) (1) 1,876 1,769 Total non-current borrowings 1,876 1,769

Total borrowings 3,618 3,567

Note (1) Secured by the assets leased. Finance leases are effectively secured as the rights to the leased assets revert to the lessor in the even of default.

(a) Maturity analysis of borrowings Please refer to Table 22.2 in Note 22 for the maturity analysis of interest bearing liabilities.

(b) Nature and extent of risk arising from borrowings Please refer to Note 22 for the nature and extent of risks arising from interest bearing liabilities.

(c) Defaults and breaches During the current and prior year, there were no defaults and breaches of any of the loans. 91 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 16. Provisions

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

Current provisions Employee beneﬁts (refer Note 16(a)) - annual leave: Unconditional and expected to settle within 12 months 5,349 5,333 Employee beneﬁts (refer Note 16(a)) - long service leave: Unconditional and expected to settle within 12 months 1,544 1,446 Unconditional and expected to settle after 12 months 13,896 13,006 Total current provisions 20,789 19,785

Non-current provisions Employee beneﬁts (refer Note 16(a)) 2,983 2,668 Total non-current provisions 2,983 2,668

Total provisions 23,772 22,453

(a) Employee beneﬁts

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

Current employee beneﬁts Annual leave entitlements 5,349 5,333 Long service leave entitlements 15,440 14,452 20,789 19,785

Non-current employee beneﬁts Long service leave entitlements 2,983 2,668 2,983 2,668

Total employee beneﬁts 23,772 22,453 92 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 17. Superannuation

Employees of the Department are entitled to receive superannuation benefits and the Department contributes to both defined benefit and defined contribution plans. The defined benefit plans provide benefits based on years of service and final average salary.

The Department does not recognise any defined benefit liability in respect of the plans because the entity has no legal or constructive obligation to pay future benefits relating to its employees; its only obligation is to pay superannuation contributions as they fall due. The Department of Treasury and Finance recognises and discloses the State’s defined benefit liabilities in its financial statements.

However, superannuation contributions paid or payable for the reporting period are included as part of employee beneﬁts in the comprehensive operating statement of the Department.

The name and details of the major employee superannuation funds and contributions made by the Department are as follows;

Fund Paid contribution Contribution outstanding for the year at year end 2010 2009 2010 2009 $ $ $ $

Deﬁned beneﬁt plans State Superannuation Scheme – revised and new 1,514,701 1,625,186 – – Victorian Superannuation Fund – VicSuper scheme 4,713,589 4,552,012 – – Other 1,148,108 493,232 – –

Total 7,376,398 6,670,430 – –

Notes: The bases for determining the level of contributions is determined by the various actuaries of the superannuation plans.

All employees of the Department are entitled to benefits on retirement, disability or death from the Government Employees’ Superannuation Fund. This fund provides defined lump-sum benefits based on years of service and final average salary.

The above amounts were measured as at 30 June of each year, or in the case of employer contributions they relate to the years ended 30 June.

Note 18. Other liability disclosures

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

Other liabilities Nominal Liability on Cash Flow Hedge 1,438 1,774

1,438 1,774 93 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 19. Leases

Disclosures for lessees – ﬁnance leases

Leasing arrangements

Finance leases relate to equipment with lease terms of three years. The Department has options to purchase the equipment for a nominal amount at the conclusion of the lease agreements.

Minimum future Present value of minimum lease payments (1) future lease payments 2010 2009 2010 2009 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Finance lease liabilities payable - Not longer than one year 1,742 1,798 1,742 1,798 - Longer than one year and not longer than ﬁve years 1,876 1,769 1,876 1,769 Minimum future lease payments (1) 3,618 3,567 3,618 3,567

Less future ﬁnance charges – – – – Present value of minimum lease payments 3,618 3,567 3,618 3,567

Included in the ﬁnancial statements as: Current borrowings lease liabilities (Note 15) 1,742 1,798 Non-current borrowings lease liabilities (Note 15) 1,876 1,769 3,618 3,567

Note: (1) Minimum future lease payments include the aggregate of all lease payments and any guaranteed residual.

Disclosures for lessees – operating leases Leasing arrangements Operating leases relate to ofﬁce locations in the central business district and regions with lease terms of between three to seven years, with an option to extend for a further three years. All operating lease contracts contain market review clauses in the event that the Department exercises its option to renew. The Department does not have an option to purchase the leased asset at the expiry of the lease period.

2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Non-cancellable operating lease payables - Not longer than one year 5,074 3,881 - Longer than one year and not longer than ﬁve years 11,913 16,166 16,987 20,047

94 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 20. Commitments for expenditure

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

(a) Other expenditure commitments Other commitments include agreements entered into for the provision of ﬁnancial, information technology and human resource services to the Department and various construction contracts. Community grant commitments are also included.

Payable: Not longer than one year 321,126 256,726 Longer than one year and not longer than ﬁve years 235,894 167,706 Total other expenditure commitments 557,020 424,432

Notes: (1) All amounts shown in the commitments note are nominal amounts inclusive of GST.

(2) Finance leases and non-cancellable operating lease commitments are disclosed in Note 19.

Note 21. Contingent assets and contingent liabilities

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

Contingent assets Court proceedings (1) 1,200 –

1,200 –

Contingent liabilities Legal proceedings and disputes (2) (3) (4) 6,200 400

6,200 400

2010 Notes: (1) The Department was awarded costs through a court judgement for $1.2 million in November 2009. The matter is currently under appeal and will remain unpaid until it has been settled.

(2) As at June 2010, the Department had a legal claim for a breach of contract relating to the 2006 Commonwealth Games. A claim has been made against the Department for approximately $5.5 million. Final judgement is expected to be handed down within the next 12 months.

(3) As at June 2010, the Department had arbitration costs awarded against it. At the time of preparing this report, the amount has been assessed by the Department at approximately $300,000. However, further arbitration will be going ahead, for which any future costs are unquantiﬁable at the time of preparing this report.

(4) A Court of Appeal decision was awarded against the Department. At the time of preparing this report the amount had been assessed by the Department at approximately $400,000 however, the costs had not been conﬁrmed by the Court.

(5) As at 30 June 2010, the Department had one legal claim for specified damages. At the time of preparing this report, the claim was unquantifiable. 95 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 22. Financial Instruments

(a) Financial risk management objectives and policies The Department’s principal financial instruments comprise of: • cash assets; • term deposits; • receivables (excluding statutory receivables); • payables (excluding statutory payables); • finance lease payables. Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted, including the criteria for recognition, the basis of measurement, and the basis on which income and expenses are recognised, with respect to each class of financial asset, financial liability and equity instrument above are disclosed in Note 1 to the financial statements. The main purpose in holding financial instruments is to prudentially manage the Department’s financial risks within the Government policy parameters. The carrying amounts of the Department’s contractual financial assets and financial liabilities by category are in the table below.

Categorisation of ﬁnancial instruments

Contractual financial Contractual Contractual Total assets/liabilities financial financial liabilities ($ ‘000) designated at fair value assets-loans at amortised cost through profit/loss & receivables ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000 )

2010 Contractual ﬁnancial assets Cash and deposits – 75,982 – 75,982 Receivables – 5,477 – 5,477

Total contractual ﬁnancial assets (a) – 81,459 – 81,459

Contractual ﬁnancial liabilities Derivatives 1,438 At amortised cost 1,438 53,236 53,236 – Total contractual ﬁnancial liabilities (a) 1,438 – 53,236 54,674

2009 Contractual ﬁnancial assets Cash and deposits – 93,442 – 93,442 Receivables – 3,911 – 3,911

Total contractual ﬁnancial assets (a) – 97,353 – 97,353

Contractual ﬁnancial liabilities Derivatives 1,774 – 54,910 1,774 At amortised cost – – – 54,910 Total contractual ﬁnancial liabilities (a) 1,774 – 54,910 56,684

Note: (a) The total amounts disclosed here exclude statutory amounts (e.g.. amounts owing from Victorian Government and GST input tax credit recoverable, and taxes payable). 96 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 22. Financial Instruments (continued)

Net holding gain/(loss) on ﬁnancial instruments by category Total interest Total income/(expense) ($ ‘000) $’000

2010 Contractual ﬁnancial assets Financial assets - loans and receivables 2,289 2,289

Total contractual ﬁnancial assets 2,289 2,289

Contractual ﬁnancial liabilities Financial liabilities at amortised cost (251) (251)

Total contractual ﬁnancial liabilities (251) (251)

2009 Contractual ﬁnancial assets Financial assets - loans and receivables 3,588 3,588

Total contractual ﬁnancial assets 3,588 3,588

Contractual ﬁnancial liabilities Financial liabilities at amortised cost (260) (260)

Total contractual ﬁnancial liabilities (260) (260)

The net holding gains or losses disclosed above are determined In addition, the Department does not engage in hedging for as follows: its contractual financial assets and mainly obtains contractual financial assets that are on fixed interest, except for cash assets, For cash and deposits and loans or receivables, the net gain or which are mainly cash at bank. As with the policy for debtors, loss is calculated by taking the interest revenue, plus or minus the Department’s policy is to only deal with banks with high foreign exchange gains or losses arising from revaluation of the credit ratings. financial assets, and minus any impairment recognised in the net result; and Provision of impairment for contractual financial assets is calculated based on past experience, and current and expected For financial liabilities measured at amortised cost, the net gain changes in client credit ratings. or loss is calculated by taking the interest expense, plus or minus foreign exchange gains or losses arising from the revaluation of The carrying amount of contractual financial assets recorded financial liabilities measured at amortised cost. in the financial statements, net of any allowances for losses, represents the Department’s maximum exposure to credit risk (b) Credit risk without taking account of the value of any collateral obtained.

Credit risk arises from the contractual financial assets of the Contractual financial assets that are either past Department, which comprise cash and deposits and non- due or impaired statutory receivables. The Department’s exposure to credit risk arises from the potential default of counter party on Currently the Department does not hold any collateral as security their contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the nor credit enhancements relating to any of its financial assets. Department. Credit risk is measured at fair value and is monitored on a regular basis. There are no financial assets that have had their terms renegotiated so as to prevent them from being past due or Credit risk associated with the Department’s contractual financial impaired, and they are stated at the carrying amounts as assets is minimal because the main debtor is the Victorian indicated. The following table discloses the ageing only of Government. For debtors other than government, it is the financial assets that are past due but not impaired. Department’s policy to only deal with entities with high credit ratings of a minimum BBB rating and to obtain sufficient collateral or credit enhancements where appropriate. The department reviews receivables for impairment consistent with the ageing disclosed in Table 22.1 97 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 22. Financial Instruments (continued)

Table 22.1: Ageing analysis of contractual ﬁnancial assets

Not past Past due but not impaired due and Less 3 Carrying not than 1 1-3 months 1-5 amount impaired month months - 1 year years ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000)

2010 Receivables (i) 5,477 2,592 1,610 111 1,117 47 5,477 2,592 1,610 111 1,117 47

2009 Receivables (i) 3,911 2,862 149 603 237 60 3,911 2,862 149 603 237 60

(i) Ageing analysis of receivables excludes statutory receivables totalling $58.304 million (2009:$76.538 million) for amounts owing from the Victorian Government and GST input tax credit recoverable as these amounts are not contractual and are therefore outside the scope of this disclosure.

(c) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Department would be unable to meet its financial obligations as and when they fall due. The Department operates under the Government fair payments policy of settling financial obligations within 30 days and in the event of a dispute, making payments within 30 days from the date of resolution. The Department’s maximum exposure to liquidity risk is the carrying amounts of financial liabilities as disclosed in the face of the balance sheet. The department manages its liquidity risk via: • close monitoring of its short-term and long-term borrowings by senior management, including monthly reviews on current and future borrowing levels and requirements; • maintaining an adequate level of uncommitted funds that can be drawn at short notice to meet its short term obligations; • holding investments and other contractual financial assets that are readily tradeable in the financial markets; • careful maturity planning of its financial obligations based on forecasts of future cash flows; and • a high credit rating for the State of Victoria (Moody’s Investor Services & Standard & Poor’s triple-A), which assists in assessing debt market at a lower interest rate. The Department’s exposure to liquidity risk is deemed insignificant based on prior periods’ data and current assessment of risk. The following table discloses the contractual maturity analysis for the Department’s contractual financial liabilities.

98 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 22. Financial Instruments (continued)

Table 22.2: Maturity analysis of contractual ﬁnancial liabilities

Maturity dates Less 3 Carrying Nominal than 1 1-3 months 1-5 amount amount (i) month months - 1 year years ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000)

2010 Payables: (i) Creditors and Accruals 49,618 49,616 49,616 – – 2 Derivatives 1,438 1,438 – 1,240 – 198 Interest bearing liabilities: Finance Lease liabilities 3,618 3,618 374 384 1,005 1,855 Total 54,674 54,672 49,990 1,624 1,055 2,055

2009 Payables: (i) Creditors and Accruals 51,343 51,343 51,341 – – 2 Derivatives 1,774 1,774 – – 648 1,126 Borrowings: Finance Lease liabilities 3,567 3,567 292 248 1,258 1,769 Total 56,684 56,684 51,633 248 1,906 2,897

(i) The carrying amounts disclosed exclude statutory amounts (e.g. GST payables). (ii) Maturity analysis is presented using the contractual undiscounted cash ﬂows.

(d) Market risk Interest rate risk

The Department’s exposures to market risk are primarily through Fair value interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of a interest rate risk, foreign currency risk and equity price risks. financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market Objectives, policies and processes used to manage each of these interest rates. The Department does not hold any interest bearing risks are disclosed below. financial instruments that are measured at fair value, therefore has nil exposure to fair value interest rate risk. Foreign currency risk Cash flow interest rate risk is the risk that the future cash flows of The Department occasionally transacts in foreign currencies a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market where the counterparty invoices in a foreign currency; the foreign interest rates. currency risk is managed by ensuring that the period from the The Department has minimal exposure to cash flow interest rate initial transaction to settlement is short (less than 30 days). risks through its cash and deposits, term deposits and bank

overdrafts that are at floating rate. Forward exchange currency contracts - cash flow hedges The Department manages this risk by mainly undertaking fixed The department is party to derivative financial instruments in order rate or non interest bearing financial instruments with relatively to hedge exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. even maturity profiles, with only insignificant amounts of financial The department has entered into forward exchange contracts to instruments at floating rate. Management has concluded for cash purchase $US to match committed $US payments beyond the at bank and bank overdraft, as financial assets that can be left year ended 30 June 2010. at floating rate without necessarily exposing the Department to The forward exchange currency contracts are considered to be significant bad risk, management monitors movement in interest effective hedges as they are matched against forecast payments rates on a daily basis. (contractual) and any gain or loss on the contracts attributable to The Department’s sensitivity to interest rate risk is set out in the the hedged risk is taken directly to equity. Table 22.3. On settlement of the payment to any gain or loss on the contracts attributable to the hedge is reversed from equity. 99 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 22. Financial Instruments (continued)

Sensitivity disclosure analysis and assumptions The Department’s sensitivity to market risk is determined based on the observed range of actual historical data for the preceding ﬁve year period, with all variables other than the primary risk variable held constant. The Department’s fund managers cannot be expected to predict movements in market rates and prices, sensitivity analyses shown are for illustrative purposes only. The following movements are ‘reasonably possible’ over the next 12 months: • a movement of 200 basis points up and down (2009: 150 down and 100 up) in market interest rates (AUD); • proportional exchange rate movement of 5 per cent down (2009: 10 per cent, depreciation of AUD) and 15 per cent up (2009: 10 per cent, appreciation of AUD) against the USD, from the year end rate of 0.90 (2009: 0.90); and • a movement of 10 per cent up and down (2009: 10 per cent) for the top ASX 200 index. Table 22.3 below discloses the impact on the Department’s net result and equity for each category of ﬁnancial instrument held by the Department at year end as presented to key management personnel, if the above movements were to occur.

Table 22.3: Market risk exposure - Interest Rate

2010 Interest rate risk (-200 basis points) (+200 basis points)

Carrying Net Result Equity Net Result Equity amount ($‘000) ($‘000) ($‘000) ($‘000)

Contractual ﬁnancial assets: Cash and cash deposits (i) 75,982 (1,520) – 1,520 – Receivables (ii) 5,477 – – – – Total impact (1,520) – 1,520 –

Contractual ﬁnancial liabilities: Other Payables (ii) 49,618 – – – – Derivatives (ii) 1,438 – – – – Borrowings (iii) 3,618 – – – –

Total impact – – – –

Table 22.3: Market risk exposure 2009

2009 Interest rate risk -1.00% 1.00% (-100 basis points) (+100 basis points)

Carrying Net Result Equity Net Result Equity amount ($‘000) ($‘000) ($‘000) ($‘000)

Contractual ﬁnancial assets: Cash and cash deposits (i) 93,442 (934) – 934 – Receivables (ii) 3,911 – – – – Total impact (934) – 934 –

Financial liabilities: Payables (ii) 51,344 – – – – Derivatives (ii) 1,774 – – – – Borrowings (iii) 3,567 – – – –

Total impact – – – –

Note: (i) All cash and deposits are held in Australian Dollars. $42.682 million cash and deposits were held on deposit at variable interest rates. The remainder of the balance was held in non-interest bearing accounts. This item is not subject to any other identified risk sensitivities. (ii) The carrying amount is denominated in Australian Dollars and is non-interest bearing. This item is not subject to the identified risk sensitivities. (iii) Borrowings solely relate to finance lease liabilities associated with motor vehicles. Each contract has interest fixed at the inception of the lease. This item is not subject to identified risk sensitivities. 100 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 22. Financial Instruments (continued)

(e) Fair value The fair values and net fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities are determined as follows: • the fair value of financial instrument assets and liabilities with standard terms and conditions and traded in active liquid markets are determined with reference to quoted market prices; and • the fair value of other financial instrument assets and liabilities are determined in accordance with generally accepted pricing models based on discounted cash flow analysis. The Department considers that the carrying amount of financial instrument assets and financial liabilities recorded in the financial statements to be a fair approximation of their fair values, because of the short-term nature of the financial instruments and the expectation that they will be paid in full.

Note 23. Cash ﬂow information

(a) Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

For the purpose of the Cash Flow Statement, cash includes cash on hand and term deposits. Cash at the end of the ﬁnancial year as shown on the Cash Flow Statement is reconciled to the related items in the Balance Sheet as follows;

Total cash and deposits disclosed in the balance sheet (1) 75,982 93,442

Balance as per cash ﬂow statement 75,982 93,442

Note: (1) Due to the State of Victoria’s investment policy and government funding arrangements, the Department does not hold a large cash reserve in its bank accounts. Cash received by the Department from the generation of income is generally paid into the State’s bank account, known as the public account. Similarly, any Departmental expenditure, including those in the form of cheques drawn by the Department for the payment of goods and services to its suppliers and creditors are made via the public account. The process is such that, the public account would remit to the Department the cash required for the amount drawn on the cheques. This remittance by the public account occurs upon the presentation of the cheques by the Department’s suppliers or creditors.

The above funding arrangements often result in Departments having notional shortfall in the cash at bank required for payment of unpresented cheques at the reporting period.

At 30 June 2010, cash at bank includes the amount of a notional shortfall for the payment of unpresented cheques of $1,195,310.13 (2009: $1,884,451.97). 101 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 23. Cash ﬂow information (continued)

(b) Reconciliation of net result for the period to net cash ﬂows from operating activities

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

Net result for the period (17,184) (4,581)

Non-cash movements

Depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets 6,151 4,496 Increase/(decrease) in doubtful debts (32) 27 Net (gain)/loss on sale/disposal of non-current assets 865 1,593 Resources provided free of charge or for nominal consideration – 801

Movements in assets and liabilities

(Increase)/decrease in receivables 144 16,922 Increase/(decrease) in payables and accruals (1,073) (12,289) Increase/(decrease) in employee beneﬁts 1,319 1,261 (Increase)/decrease in prepayments 275 (496) (Increase)/decrease in other non-ﬁnancial assets (48) –

Net cash ﬂows from/(used in) operating activities (9,583) 7,734

Note 24. Reserves and Accumulated Surplus

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

(i) Physical asset revaluation surplus Balance at beginning of financial year 17,203 94,665 Reclassification - Asset Revaluation Reserve to accumulated surplus (1) – (77,462) Balance at end of financial year 17,203 17,203

(ii) Cash flow hedge deficit (2) Balance at beginning of financial year (1,774) – Derivatives charged to equity 336 (1,774) Balance at end of financial year (1,438) (1,774)

Total reserves 15,765 15,429

Net change in reserves 336 (79,236)

(iii) Changes in Accumulated Surplus

Reclassiﬁcation - Asset Revaluation Reserve to accumulated surplus (1) – 77,444

(1) The revaluation reserve included reserves on assets transferred via a machinery of government change in 2006-07. The reserves have been reclassified to accumulated surplus as the assets are no longer with the Department of Planning and Community Development. (2) The cash flow hedge reserve records the portion of the gain or loss on a hedging instrument in a cash flow hedge that is determined to be an effective hedge.

102 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 25. Summary of compliance with annual Parliamentary and special appropriations

(a) Summary of compliance with annual Parliamentary and special appropriations The following table discloses the details of the various Parliamentary appropriations received by the Department for the year. In accordance with accrual output-based management procedures ‘provision for outputs’ and ‘additions to net assets’ are disclosed as ‘controlled’ activities of the Department. Administered transactions are those that are undertaken on behalf of the State over which the Department has no control or discretion.

As at 30 June 2010 As at 30 June 2009 (comparatives)

Appropriation Act Financial Management Act 1994

Annual Advance Section Section Section Section Total Approp Variance Approp from 29 30 32 35 Parliamentary -riations -riation Treasurer Advances Authority Applied

Controlled

Provision for outputs 424,094 14,450 1,100 (192) 8,968 448,420 419,353 29,067 (1) 424,123 15,221 1,000 (990) 1,318 – 440,672 429,306 11,366

Additions to net assets 103,134 18,810 590 192 11,853 134,579 103,688 30,891 (2) 150,104 3,520 – 800 9,556 – 163,980 126,728 37,229

Administered

Payments made on behalf of the State 500 – – – – – 500 497 3 500 – – 190 – – 690 690 –

Total 527,728 33,260 1,690 – 20,821 – 583,499 523,538 59,961 574,727 18,741 1,000 – 10,874 – 605,342 556,724 48,595

Notes: (1) This variance is largely due to the timing of payments associated with various grant programs. (2) This variance is largely due to the rephasing of some capital projects.

(b) Summary of compliance with special appropriations

Authority Purpose Appropriations applied 2010 2009 $’000 $’000

Section 138 of the Gaming Machine Contribution to the Community Control Act Support Fund 97,374 100,904 97,374 100,904

103 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 26. Annotated income agreements

The following is a listing of Section 29 annotated income agreements approved by the Treasurer.

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

User charges, or sales of goods and services Ofﬁce of Planning and Urban Design 1,690 1,000 Total annotated income agreements 1,690 1,000

Note 27. Trust account balances

(a) Trust account balances relating to trust accounts controlled and/or administered by the Department:

2010 2009 $’000 $’000

Cash and cash equivalents and investments Controlled trusts Community Support Trust Fund 45,686 66,179 State Development Special Projects Trust Account 26,466 34,972 Victorian Veteran’s Fund 433 439 Casino Area Works Trust 405 925 Murrindindi Capacity Building Assistance Package Trust (1) 1,700 – Total controlled trusts 74,690 102,515

Administered trusts Public Service Commuters Club Trust Fund (13) (25) Anzac Day Proceeds Trust Fund 192 439 Metropolis Trust Fund 64 (53) Natural Disaster Relief Trust 93 – Total administered trusts 336 361

(b) Trust Accounts opened and closed by the Department during 2010

Trust accounts opened during 2010 (1) Murrindindi Capacity Building Assistance Package Trust. This Trust was opened pursuant to section 19(1) of the Financial Management Act 1994 . This trust was created for the sole purpose of building the Murrindindi Shire Council’s capacity to re-establish its communities after the February 2009 bushﬁres, and to ensure the Council’s ongoing ﬁnancial and strategic viability.

Trust accounts closed during 2010 No Trust Accounts have been closed during 2010. 104 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 28. Responsible persons

In accordance with the Ministerial Directions issued by the Minister for Finance under the Financial Management Act 1994 , the following disclosures are made regarding responsible persons for the reporting period.

Names The persons who held the positions of ministers and accountable ofﬁcer in the Department are as follows;

Premier of Victoria, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs The Hon John Brumby, MP 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 Minister for Planning and the Respect Agenda The Hon Justin Madden MLC 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation The Hon Jacinta Allan, MP 1 July 2009 to 18 January 2010 Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation The Hon Bronwyn Pike, MP 19 January 2010 to 30 June 2010 Minister for Community Development The Hon Peter Bachelor, MP 1 July 2009 to 18 January 2010 Minister for Community Development The Hon Lily D’Ambrosio, MP 19 January 2010 to 30 June 2010 Minister for Women’s Affairs The Hon Maxine Morand, MP 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans’ Affairs The Hon Tony Robinson, MP 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 Minister for Local Government and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs The Hon Richard Wynne, MP 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 Minister for Senior Victorians and Minister for Community Services The Hon Lisa Neville, MP 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs The Hon James Merlino, MP 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 Secretary Mr Yehudi Blacher 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010

Remuneration Remuneration received or receivable by the accountable officer in connection with the management of the Department during the reporting period was in the range; Accountable Officer: $390,000 to $399,999 (2008-2009: $380,000 to $389,999) Amounts relating to Ministers are reported in the financial statements of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Other transactions Other related transactions and loans requiring disclosure under the Directions of the Minister for Finance have been considered and there are no matters to report. 105 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 29. Remuneration of executives

The numbers of executive officers, other than ministers and the accountable officer and their total remuneration during the reporting period are shown in the fourth and fifth columns in the table below in their relevant income bands. The base remuneration of executive officers is shown in the second and third columns. Base remuneration is exclusive of bonus payments, long-service leave payments, redundancy payments and retirement benefits.

Income band Base remuneration Total remuneration 2010 2009 2010 2009 No. No. No. No.

Less than $100,000 12 3 9 3 $100,000 – 109,999 2 1 3 1 $110,000 – 119,999 0 1 0 0 $120,000 – 129,999 1 1 1 2 $130,000 – 139,999 2 2 1 1 $140,000 – 149,999 3 5 2 1 $150,000 – 159,999 4 4 7 7 $160,000 – 169,999 3 7 2 4 $170,000 – 179,999 5 6 4 8 $180,000 – 189,999 4 2 4 2 $190,000 – 199,999 1 2 3 3 $200,000 – 209,999 2 0 2 2 $210,000 – 219,999 1 2 1 0 $220,000 – 229,999 2 1 0 2 $230,000 – 239,999 2 0 4 0 $240,000 – 249,999 1 4 0 1 $250,000 – 259,999 2 1 0 1 $260,000 - 269,999 0 0 1 2 $270,000 - 279,999 0 0 2 2 $280,000 - 289,999 0 0 1 0

Sub-total 47 42 47 42

Less Separations (11) (4) (11) (4)

Total as at 30 June 36 38 36 38

Total amount ($’000) 6,602 6,841 7,196 7,207

(a) Excludes Accountable Ofﬁcer (Secretary).

(b) The small difference in total remuneration between 2010 and 2009 can be attributed to the large number of Executives who were only here for part of the year and received less than $100,000 in remuneration. 106 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010 Note 30. Remuneration of auditors

2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Victorian Auditor-General’s Ofﬁce Audit or review of the ﬁnancial statements 142 122 142 122

Note 31. Consolidation of 2007 World Swimming Championships Corporation

At 31 August 2007, the Corporation ceased trading as a separate entity. Financial records and residual transactions of the Corporation are assumed by the Department of Planning and Community Development in accordance with Schedule 3 of the World Swimming Championships Act 2004 which provides for the abolition of the Corporation and the transfer of remaining assets and liabilities to the State. After extinguishing the Corporation’s outstanding obligations at 31 August 2007, it’s bank account was closed and its remaining cash reserves were transferred to the Department. These funds have continued to be applied to transactions relating to the ﬁnalisation of the World Swimming Corporation’s 2007 affairs. Revenues and expenses relating to the former 2007 World Swimming Championships Corporation consolidated into the Department’s Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 are disclosed below.

2010 2009 $’000 $’000 Revenues (Note 3) – – Expenses (Note 3) – 15

Subsequent Events

No events occurred subsequent to the reporting period. 107 Annual Report 2009-10 Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 Accountable officer’s and chief finance and accounting officer’s declaration

We certify that the attached financial statements for the Department have been prepared in accordance with Standing Direction 4.2 of the Financial Management Act 1994, applicable Financial Reporting Directions, Australian Accounting Standards, including Interpretations, and other mandatory professional reporting requirements. We further state that, in our opinion, the information set out in the comprehensive operating statement, balance sheet, statement of changes in equity, cash flow statement and notes forming part of the financial statements, presents fairly the financial transactions during the year ended 30 June 2010 and financial position of the Department at 30 June 2010. We are not aware of any circumstance which would render any particulars included in the financial statements to be misleading or inaccurate. We authorise the attached financial statements for issue on 12 August 2010.

Greg Forck Yehudi Blacher Acting Chief Finance and Accounting Ofﬁcer Secretary Department of Planning and Community Development Department of Planning and Community Development

Melbourne Melbourne Thursday, 12 August 2010 Thursday, 12 August 2010

108 Annual Report 2009-10 109 Annual Report 2009-10 110 Annual Report 2009-10 budget portfolio outcomes Comprehensive operating statement for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010

Note Actual Budget Variation 2009-10 2009-10 $’000 $’000 % Income from transactions Output appropriations 1 419,353 433,712 (3.3) Special appropriations 97,374 98,867 (1.5) Interest 2,257 3,000 (24.8) Grants 2 60,912 2,604 >100.0 Other income 1,925 1,460 31.8 Total income from transactions 581,821 539,643 7.8

Expenses from transactions Employee beneﬁts 3 101,514 88,437 (14.8) Depreciation and amortisation 6,151 5,676 (8.4) Interest expense 251 – (>100.0) Grants and other transfers 2 402,547 368,487 (9.2) Capital asset charge 5,779 5,779 – Other operating expenses 81,873 77,163 (6.1) Total expenses from transactions 598,115 545,541 (9.6) Net result from transactions (net operating balance) 4 (16,294) (5,898) (>100.0)

Other economic !ows included in net result Net gain/(loss) on ﬁnancial instruments and statutory receivables/payables (833) – (>100.0) Other gains/(losses) from other economic ﬂows (57) – (>100.0) Total other economic !ows (890) – (>100.0) Net result (17,184) (5,898) (>100.0)

Other economic !ows – other non-owner changes in equity Changes in physical asset revaluation reserve – – – Changes in cash ﬂow hedge reserve 336 – >100.0 Changes in accumulated surplus – – – Total other economic !ows – Other non-owner changes in equity 336 – >100.0 Comprehensive result (16,848) (5,898) (>100.0)

The following notes provide an explanation of the major items that contributed to the variation between the 2009-10 Actual and the 2009-10 Budget. 1. Reflects underspend on various programs across the department where funding is required for carry over into 2010-11. 2. Largely due to major events approved post-Budget. 3. Reflects a reallocation of budget required post 2009-10 Budget largely due to a review of classifications post Machinery of Government changes. 4. The increase in the deficit is a result of the timing of payments from the Community Support Fund.

111 Annual Report 2009-10

Balance Sheet for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010

Note Actual Budget Variation 2009-10 2009-10 $’000 $’000 % Assets Financial Assets Cash and deposits 1 75,982 32,379 >100.0 Receivables 1 63,781 20,642 >100.0 Other ﬁnancial assets 1 – 104,224 (>100.0) Total "nancial assets 139,763 157,245 (11.1)

Non-Financial Assets Inventories – 145 (>100.0) Non-ﬁnancial assets classiﬁed as held for sale, including disposal group assets 163 – >100.0 Property, plant and equipment 2 189,779 231,974 (18.2) Intangible assets 15,107 16,323 (7.4) Other 381 160 >100.0 Total non-!nancial assets 205,430 248,422 (17.3) Total assets 345,193 405,667 (14.9)

Liabilities Payables 51,501 63,853 19.3 Interest bearing liabilities 3,618 3,847 6.0 Provisions 23,772 23,428 (1.5) Other 1,438 23 (>100.0) Total liabilities 80,329 91,151 11.9 Net assets 264,864 314,516 (15.8)

Equity Accumulated surplus/(deficit) 3 (7,912) (78,747) 89.9 Physical asset revaluation surplus 3 17,203 94,665 (81.8) Cash flow hedge deficit (1,438) – (>100.0) Contributed capital 257,011 298,598 (13.9) Total equity 264,864 314,516 (15.8 ) The following notes provide an explanation of the major items that contributed to the variation between the 2009-10 Actual and the 2009-10 Budget. 1. Largely reflects a reclassification of financial assets. 2. Variances are largely due to the rephasing of capital projects and the transfer of assets related to Central Activity Districts projects. 3. The Budget reflects the transfer of asset revaluation reserve to retained earnings due to assets having been transferred out of the department. 112 Annual Report 2009-10

Statement of changes in equity for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010

Note Equity at Total Transactions Equity at 1 July comprehensive with owner in 30 June 2009 result their capacity 2010 as owners (Actual)

$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Accumulated surplus/(deﬁcit) 9,272 (17,184) – (7,912)

9,272 (17,184) – (7,912)

Contributions by owners 223,752 – – 223,752

Capital appropriations – – 103,688 103,688

Withdrawal of equity – – (70,429) (70,429)

223,752 – 33,259 257,011

Physical asset revaluation reserve 17,203 – – 17,203

Cash ﬂow hedge deﬁcit (1,774) 336 – (1,438)

15,429 336 – 15,765

Total equity at end of "nancial year 248,453 (16,848) 33,259 264,864

Note Equity at Total Transactions Equity at 1 July comprehensive with owners in 30 June 2010 2009 result their capacity (Budget) as owners $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Accumulated surplus/(deﬁcit) (72,849) (5,898) (78,747)

(72,849) (5,898) (78,747)

Contributions by owners 201,262 201,262

Capital appropriations 114,924 104,652 219,576

Withdrawal of equity (96,640) (25,600) (122,240)

219,546 79,052 298,598

Physical asset revaluation reserve 94,665 94,665

94,665 94,665

Total equity at end of "nancial year 241,362 (5,898) 79,052 314,516 113 Annual Report 2009-10

Cash ﬂow statement for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010

Note Actual Budget Variation 2009-10 2009-10 $’000 $’000 %

Cash !ows from operating activities Receipts Receipts from Government 1 574,248 532,579 7.8 Receipts/(payments) from other entities 6,254 4,064 53.9 Interest received 2,270 3,000 (24.3) Total Receipts 582,772 539,643 8.0

Payments Payments of grant and other transfers 1 (402,547) (368,487) (9.2) Payments to suppliers and employees (183,778) (165,599) (11.0) Capital asset charge (5,779) (5,779) – Interest and other costs of ﬁnance paid (251) – (>100.0) Total Payments (592,355) (539,865) (9.7) Net cash !ows from/(used in) operating activities (9,583) (222) (>100.0)

Cash "ows from investing activities Payments for investments – (1,690) >100.0 Payments for non-ﬁnancial assets 2 (58,774) (85,064) 30.9

Net cash !ows from/(used in) investing activities (58,774) (86,754) 32.3 Cash ﬂows from ﬁnancing activities Owner contributions by State Government 2 50,897 79,052 35.6 Net cash !ows from/(used in) "nancing activities 50,897 79,052 35.6 Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (17,460) (7,924) (>100.0)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the ﬁnancial year 3 93,442 40,302 >100.0

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the "nancial year 3 75,982 32,378 >100.0

The following notes provide an explanation of the major items that contributed to the variation between the 2009-10 Actual and the 2009-10 Budget. 1. Largely due to major events approved post-Budget. 2. Variances are largely due to rephasing of capital projects. 3. Largely reﬂects a reclassiﬁcation of amounts budgeted as investments to cash. 114 Annual Report 2009-10

Administered (non-controlled) items for the ﬁnancial year ended 30 June 2010

Note Actual Budget Variation 2009-10 2009-10 $’000 $’000 %

Administered income from transactions Appropriations – Payments made on behalf of the State 497 500 (0.6) Commonwealth grants 460,645 445,999 3.3 Refunds and other miscellaneous income 3,882 710 (>100.0) Total administered income from transactions 465,024 447,209 4.0

Administered expenses from transactions Payments to local government 464,355 446,509 (4.0) Other grants and transfer payments 469 – – Other expenses from ordinary activities 569 700 18.7 Total administered expenses from transactions 465,393 447,209 (4.0) Total administered net result from transactions (net operating balance) (369) – –

Administered other economic !ows included in the administered net result Other gains/(losses) from other economic ﬂows – – – Total administered other economic !ows – – –

Administered net result (369) – –

Administered other economic !ows – other non-owner changes in equity Other – – –

Total administered other economic !ows - other non-owner changes in equity – – –

Administered "nancial assets Cash and deposits 1,459 (623) >100.0 Receivables 23 (163) >100.0 Total administered "nancial assets 1,482 (786) >100.0 Total administered assets 1,482 (786) >100.0

Administered liabilities Creditors and accruals 53 9 (>100.0) Deposits repayable 18 – – Total administered liabilities 71 9 (>100.0) 115 Annual Report 2009-10 contents APPENDICES Appendix 1 - Audit Committee Membership 116 Appendix 2 - Risk Management 116 Appendix 3 - Employment Principles and Workforce Data 117 Appendix 4 - Ofﬁce Based Environmental Impacts 123 Appendix 5 - Implementation of the Victorian Industry Participation Policy 129 Appendix 6 - Consultancies 130 Appendix 7 - Disclosure of Major Contracts 130 Appendix 8 - Freedom of Information 131 Appendix 9 - Compliance with Building Act 1993 133 Appendix 10 - National Competition Policy 133 Appendix 11 - Compliance with Whistleblower’s Protection Act 2001 134 Appendix 12 - Compliance with Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 135 Appendix 13 - Compliance with Local Government Act 1989 137 Appendix 14 - Legislative Changes and New Regulations 137 Appendix 15 - Community Support Fund 138 Appendix 16 - Additional Departmental Information Available on Request 139 115 Annual Report 2009-10 contents APPENDICES Appendix 1 - Audit Committee Membership 116 Appendix 2 - Risk Management 116 Appendix 3 - Employment Principles and Workforce Data 117 Appendix 4 - Ofﬁce Based Environmental Impacts 123 Appendix 5 - Implementation of the Victorian Industry Participation Policy 129 Appendix 6 - Consultancies 130 Appendix 7 - Disclosure of Major Contracts 130 Appendix 8 - Freedom of Information 131 Appendix 9 - Compliance with Building Act 1993 133 Appendix 10 - National Competition Policy 133 Appendix 11 - Compliance with Whistleblower’s Protection Act 2001 134 Appendix 12 - Compliance with Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 135 Appendix 13 - Compliance with Local Government Act 1989 137 Appendix 14 - Legislative Changes and New Regulations 137 Appendix 15 - Community Support Fund 138 Appendix 16 - Additional Departmental Information Available on Request 139 116 Annual Report 2009-10

APPENDIX 1 APPENDIX 2 Audit Committee Membership Risk Management

The Audit Committee operates as an independent and The DPCD Risk Management Strategy details the expert body to assist the Secretary and management department’s commitment to formally manage risk to fulfill their stewardship, leadership and control at a strategic and operational level. It aims to embed responsibilities in the following areas: a risk aware culture throughout the organisation and details a framework for risk management accountability, • Assurance to the Secretary that the requirements of methodology, activities and reporting. relevant parliamentary statutes, regulations, directions and frameworks are complied with The DPCD Strategic Internal Audit plan is aligned • Oversight of a program of audits that systematically and with the Risk Management Strategy, ensuring a regularly ensure that risks are adequately managed and strategic and integrated approach to managing risk appropriate controls are in place across the organisation. • Support the strengthening of the department’s governance performance by being proactive in offering The following are some of the initiatives that were advice and recommendations to improve systems, progressed throughout 2009-10: operations and risk management. • Risk treatment plans for all strategic risks were During 2009-10, the committee met five times. developed and actions were monitored throughout the year The committee members are: • Risk management was included in annual business • Peter Doughty, Independent Chair plans and the quarterly reporting on performance • Tom Martin, Independent Member • The department’s risk profile was critically reviewed in • Murray Jones, Independent Member May 2010 and aligned with the department’s Strategic • Terry Healy, Deputy Secretary, People and Internal Audit Plan Community Advocacy • DPCD underwent the Victorian Managed Insurance • Louise Hill, Deputy Secretary, Corporate, Organisational Authority’s Risk Framework Quality Review and received Development and Communications a rating of ‘very good’ • John Watson, Executive Director, • Risk management training including workshops, forums Local Government Victoria and seminars, continues to be promoted throughout • Lynne Wannan, Director, Office of the Community Sector the department. • Jeffrey Gilmore, Executive Director, Planning Policy & Reform Accountable Officer’s Risk Management Attestation I, Yehudi Blacher, certify that the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) has risk management processes in place consistent with the Australian/New Zealand Risk Management Standard and has an internal control and reporting system in place that enables the executive of the department to understand, manage and satisfactorily control risk exposures. The DPCD Audit Committee endorses this certification and confirms that the risk profile of the department has been critically reviewed throughout the year.

Yehudi Blacher Secretary 12 August 2010 117 Annual Report 2009-10

APPENDIX 3 Employment Principles and Workforce Data

Public Administration and Employment Principles The department is guided by the policies and guidelines of the State Services Authority in developing departmental practices and procedures with respect to upholding public sector values. This covers issues such as workplace conduct and performance management, managing and valuing diversity, selection on merit and reviewing personal grievances. The department regularly reviews its policies and guidelines and has recently modiﬁed its:

• Grievance Resolution Procedures • Redeployment and Retrenchment Guidelines • Managing Unsatisfactory Performance Management Guidelines • Reward and Recognition Guidelines.

Workforce Data Stafﬁng Trends 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 713 685 958 1,048 1,077

Note: 2006 and 2007 ﬁgures relate to the Department for Victorian Communities. The Department of Planning and Community Development was created in August 2007.

June 2009 - June 2010

Ongoing Employees(i) Fixed term and casual employees Employees Full time Part time FTE (ii) FTE (ii) (headcount) (headcount) (headcount)

June 2010 907 777 130 862.5 214.7 June 2009 898 781 177 858 190 118 Annual Report 2009-10

2010 2009

Ongoing(i) Fixed term and Ongoing(i) Fixed term and casual employees casual employees Employees Employees (headcount) FTE (ii) FTE (ii) (headcount) FTE (ii) FTE (ii)

Gender Male 339 335.7 148.4 335 330 60 Female 568 526.8 66.3 563 528 130 Total 907 862.5 214.7 898 858 190

Age Under 25 18 18.0 16.2 24 24 11 25-34 228 219.3 113.0 222 214 94 35-44 246 226.2 50.6 255 236 43 45-54 242 231.9 24.8 240 231 29 55-64 158 153.7 10.1 143 141 13 Over 64 15 13.4 0 14 12 0 Total 907 862.5 214.7 898 858 190

Classiﬁcation VPS 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 VPS 2 40 37.4 16.0 53 48 15 VPS 3 144 137.9 30.0 138 133 27 VPS 4 202 188.2 61.8 197 186 64 VPS 5 272 258.7 76.4 264 253 53 VPS 6 203 194.3 28.5 201 193 25 Other (iii) 5 5.0 1.0 3 3 3 STS 4 4.0 1.0 3 3 2 Executive 37 37.0 0 39 39 0 Total 907 862.5 214.7 898 858 190

Notes (i) Ongoing employees means people engaged on an open-ended contract of employment and executives engaged on a standard executive contract who were active in the last full pay period of June. (ii) FTE means full-time equivalent. (iii) Employees reported with a classiﬁcation of ‘Other’ are four Ministerial Chauffeurs and two Principal Scientists.

All ﬁgures reﬂect employment levels during the last full pay period of June 2010.

Excluded are those on leave without pay or absent on secondment, external contractors/consultants, and temporary staff employed by employment agencies, and a small number of people who are not employees but appointees to a statutory ofﬁce, as deﬁned in the Public Administration Act 2004. 119 Annual Report 2009-10

Executive ofﬁcer data

Table 1: Number of executive ofﬁcers classiﬁed into ‘Ongoing’ and ‘Special Projects’

All Ongoing Special projects Class No. Var No. Var No. Var

EO-1 1 0 1 0 0 0 EO-2 16 0 16 1 0 -1 EO-3 20 -2 18 -2 2 0 Total 37 -2 35 -1 2 -1

Table 2: Breakdown of executive ofﬁcers into gender for ‘Ongoing’ and ‘Special Projects’ Ongoing Special projects Male Female Vacancies Male Female Vacancies Class No. Var No. Var No. No. Var No. Var No.

EO-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EO-2 8 2 8 -1 0 0 -1 0 0 0 EO-3 12 -1 6 -1 3 0 -1 2 1 0 Total 21 1 14 -2 3 0 -2 2 1 0

Table 3: Reconciliation of executive numbers 2010 2009 Executives with remuneration over $100,000 (Financial Statement Note 41) 38 39 Vacancies (Table 2) 3 0 Add Executives employed with total remuneration below $100,000 9 3 Accountable Ofﬁcer (Secretary) 1 1 Less Separations -11 -4 Total executive numbers at 30 June 2010 37 39

Table 4: Number of executive ofﬁcers for the department’s portfolio agencies Total Vacancies Male Female Portfolio agencies No. Var No. No. Var No. Var

Adult Multicultural Education Services (AMES) 10 1 0 6 1 4 0 Architects Registration Board of Victoria 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 Building Commission 7 1 0 5 1 2 0 Centre for Adult Education 5 5 0 0 0 5 5 Growth Areas Authority 5 0 1 5 0 0 0 Melbourne and Olympic Parks Trust 7 2 0 5 2 2 0 Plumbing Industry Commission 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 Shrine of Remembrance Trust 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 State Sport Centres Trust 2 1 0 2 1 0 0 Victorian Institute of Sport 1 -1 0 0 -1 1 0 VicUrban 7 0 0 6 0 1 0 Total 48 9 1 31 4 17 5 120 Annual Report 2009-10

Human resource management

Occupational Health and Safety The department continued its commitment to maximise the health and wellbeing of its staff and to comply with occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements including the following:

• Improved OHS performance measures and targets • Promoted the need for health and safety representation across the designated workgroups, including management representation • Encouraged managers and supervisors with staff responsibilities to attend OHS Manager Training, and ensured all staff are aware of the OHS online training tool • Reviewed emergency procedures across the department in CBD, metropolitan and regional locations • Issued Health and Safety bulletins on a regular basis to promote OHS • Ensured that an OHS checklist is completed for secondees in or out of the business • Reviewed current OHS practices and procedures, and developed an action plan to prepare for compliance with the new Work Health and Safety Act • Completed OHS risk assessments for Heritage Victoria and Planning Service and Development Facilitation. Mitigation strategies were developed with ﬁndings and advice presented to the relevant senior managers.

First Aid The department has a total of 32 First Aid Officers trained at the Senior Level First Aid, including the use of defibrillator machines. In addition to this, all First Aid Officers completed their mandatory annual CPR training.

Assessments and measures undertaken to improve the Occupational Health Safety and Wellbeing of Employees • Ergonomic Assessments - 377 assessments were provided to departmental staff in 2009-10 • Inﬂuenza and Swine Flu Vaccinations – a total of 411 vaccinations were administered to staff • Health and Wellbeing Presentations - Beyond Blue Organisational Awareness Session, Emotional Intelligence, Sleeping Soundly and Exercise Seminars • Health and Wellbeing Activities - Health & Posture Evaluations, Bone Density Testing, Skin Checks.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee meet quarterly to discuss health and wellbeing initiatives and other OHS related issues. There are currently 24 Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and 10 Deputy Representatives across the department. In 2009-10 there was a review of the governance structure of the Health Safety and Wellbeing Committee to identify changes required to achieve compliance with the new Work Health and Safety Act.

2009-10 Incidents and WorkCover Data • 45 Incident Reports were received, which is an increase from 2008-09. • 14 WorkCover claims were received in 2009-10, of which 11 claims were accepted as standard claims. • 234.3 days were lost as a result of injuries compensable under the Accident Compensation Act 1985. 121 Annual Report 2009-10

The department’s performance against OHS management measures

OHS Governance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 2009-2010 Measure KPI 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

FTE 958 1048 1077

1. Incidents No of Incidents 10 35 45

Rate Per 100 FTE 1.0 3.3 4.2

2. Claims - Data from this is No of Standard Claims (1) 6 2 11 provided by WorkSafe’s Annual Report Data for DPCD Rate per 100 FTE 0.6% 0.2% 1.0%

No of Lost Time Claims (2) 3 2 5

Rate Per 100 FTE 0.3 0.2 0.5%

3. Fatalities Fatality Claims 0 0 0

4. Claim costs Average Cost per Standard $16,349 $18,171 $99,733 Claim (3)

5. Training Managers and Staff that have received OHS Training: • OHS Aware Online Training (4) 310 244 141 • OHS Manager Training (5) 40 45 41

6. Percentage of Health & Safety • 5 Day WorkSafe approved 100% 100% 100% Representatives (HSRs) Trained course HSRs and Deputies are provided training opportunities and encouraged to attend

7. Management commitment • Evidence of OHS policy Completed Completed Completed statement, OHS objectives, regular reporting to senior management of OHS, and OHS plans (signed by CEO or equivalent).

• Evidence of OHS criteria in Completed Completed Completed purchasing guidelines (including goods, services and personnel) 122 Annual Report 2009-10

Measure KPI 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

8. Consultation and Participation Evidence of agreed structure of Completed Completed Completed designated workgroups (DWG’s), Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs), and issue resolution procedures (IRPs)

Compliance with agreed structure Completed Completed Completed of DWG’s, HSR’s and IRPs

(6) 9. Risk Management No of internal audits/inspections N/A N/A 2 conducted

Issues identiﬁed and actioned N/A N/A Completed

HSR Provisional N/A N/A Nil Improvement Notices

WorkSafe Notices N/A N/A Nil

(1) Standardised claims are those that have exceeded the employer excess (days or dollars) or are registered as a standard claim and are open. The number of Standard Claims is extracted from WorkSafe’s Annual Report Data for Department of Planning and Community Development. Under threshold claims are excluded from this figure. (2) A Time Lost Claim is a claim where compensation has been paid by the VWA/Insurer (after the employer has paid the 10 day excess). Time loss claims are a sub-set of standardised claims. Under threshold claims are excluded from this figure. (3) Average Claim Cost is the average Total Incurred per Standard Claim for the Employer. Please note the average costs per claim are calculated from April - March. (4) OHS Aware was implemented in March 2008. Figures for 2007-08 only incorporate training by staff from the implementation date of March 2008 - 30 June 2008. Figures are represented as total numbers. The online training tool is currently being reviewed and will be re-launched for all staff to complete in the 2010-11 year. (5) OHS Managers Training figures are represented as total numbers. (6) 2009-10 is the first year this data has been reported on in the department’s annual report.

Incident Management Reported incidents across the department increased by 10 in The department along with the insurer, CGU, continues to 2009-10 (45 compared with 35 in 2008-09). Incidents include monitor these issues and provide assistance on a case by injuries and incidents relating to other hazards (non-injury). case basis. Under excess claims are excluded from this ﬁgure.

The increased report rate has been driven by an increased Lost Time Claims awareness of incident reporting among staff, through Bulletin The number of Lost Time Claims increased from two claims Boards, Health and Safety Representatives and First Aid Officers. in 2008-09 to five claims in 2009-10. Lost Time Claims are standard claims attracting workers compensation WorkCover Claims entitlements in the jurisdiction. Under excess claims are The total number of WorkCover claims lodged increased from excluded from this figure. 5 in the 2008-09 year to 14 in the 2009-10 year. This figure is the total number of claims received from DPCD staff. Employment and Conduct Principles The department is committed to meeting the Public Standard Claims Sector Values and Employment Principles set out in the The number of standard claims increased from two claims Public Administration Act 2004, including the application of in 2008-09 to 11 claims in 2009-10. This is mainly due to merit and equity principles to the departmental recruitment the increase in muscular skeletal disorders and stress claims. procedures. Our selection processes ensure that applicants are assessed and evaluated fairly and equitably on the basis of key selection criteria and other accountabilities without discrimination. 123 Annual Report 2009-10

APPENDIX 4 Ofﬁce Based Environmental Impacts

Energy

Indicator 2009-10 2008-09 Total energy usage segmented by primary source - Electricity (MJ) 5,234,455 5,361,595

Greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy use, segmented by primary source and offsets (t CO2-e) 1,304 1,951 Green Energy (MJ) 1,756,043 1,509,494 Percentage of electricity purchased as Green Power % 34 22 (28 1) Units of energy used per FTE (MJ/FTE) 5,310 6,556 (5,315 1) Units of energy used per unit of ofﬁce area (MJ/m2) 264 346 (270 1)

1 Comparable 2008-09 ﬁgures provided using revised 2009-10 data collection and methodology according to DTF Reporting Standard FRD24C

Achievements and actions undertaken • Participated in “City Switch” energy program to improve office energy efficiency. The program is a national tenant energy management program run in partnership between councils in all capital cities and state government agencies to improve office energy efficiency. • Implemented staff behaviour change programs to promote the need to switch off computers, lights and equipment. • Increased total Green Power purchased by 6% and continued to purchase 100% green Power at all Regional sites. • Promoted the inclusion of environmental purchasing considerations for all equipment to include the highest energy star-ratings and power saving features. • Participated in the “Earth Hour” energy saving challenge across all CBD sites.

Targets Achieved a 2% reduction (270 MJ/m2 to 264 MJ/m2) in energy consumption towards our target of 5% per annum. Total Green Power purchase increased by 246,549MJ (6%). Total units of energy used per FTE decreased slightly.

Explanatory Notes • In 2009-10, office energy use is reported for seven major office locations at 1 Spring Street, 55 Collins Street, 8 Nicholson Street, Bendigo, Geelong, Traralgon and Wangaratta. • Greenhouse Gas emissions are based on the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency National Greenhouse Accounts Factors June 2009. The July 2010 factors were not available in time to be used for this report. In 2009-10, the emission factor of 1.35 kg CO2-e/KWh was used. In 2008-09, the emission factor of 1.31 was used. 124 Annual Report 2009-10

Waste Production

Indicator 2009-10 2008-09 Total units of waste disposed of by destination (kg) Landﬁll (kg) 9,777 8,015 Comingled Recycling (kg) 73,697 56,332 Compost (kg) 8,551 15,423 Total (kg) 92,025 79,770 Total units of waste disposed of per FTE by destination (kg/FTE) Landﬁll (kg/FTE) 9 8 Comingled Recycling (kg/FTE) 68 53 Compost (kg/FTE) 8 15 Total (kg/FTE) 85 76 Recycling Rate (%) 89 89

Greenhouse emissions from waste to landﬁll (T CO 2-e) 10 10

Achievements and actions undertaken • Maintained a high recycling rate of 89% as a result of staff awareness campaigns across all DPCD. • Increased total combined recycling rate (compost and comingled) by 12%.

• Greenhouse gas emissions associated with waste disposal (t CO 2-e) remained stable at T CO 2-e. • Conducted two waste audits (Nov, May) for all sites excluding 8 Nicholson Street (where data was collated from DSE and only one waste audit was conducted). • Diverted 117 kg of used toner cartridges from landfill through Green Collect program. • Required suppliers to take back redundant IT equipment and packaging for recycling. • Recycled as appropriate office furniture and fit-out materials to reduce waste generation. • Promoted the Green Collect program which recycles CDs, batteries and mobile phones.

Targets The target to reduce total waste generated by 15% over three years by 2011 is on track (DPCD achieved a 20% reduction in waste between 2007-08 to 2008-09).

Explanatory Notes • The recycling rate is based on the amount of waste diverted from landﬁll through comingled recycling and compost. • The waste data is based on site audits at three CBD sites and ﬁve regional sites. Note: DPCD are reviewing its data collection and sampling procedure to improve the quality of data. 125 Annual Report 2009-10

Paper

Indicator 2009-10 2008-09 Total units of copy paper used (reams) 18,972 18,923 Units of copy paper used per FTE (reams/FTE) 17.6 18.1 Percentage of 75-100% recycled content copy paper purchased (%) 84% 90% Percentage of 50-75% recycled content copy paper purchased (%) 0% 0% Percentage of 0-50% recycled content copy paper purchased (%) 16% 10%

Achievements and actions undertaken • Achieved a 2.8% reduction in copy paper used per FTE from 18.1 reams/FTE to 17.6 reams/FTE. • Continued the roll out of multi-functional devices with duplex print capability at 1 Spring Street, 55 Collins Street and 8 Nicholson Street. • Continued to communicate to staff paper-saving tips and paper consumption volumes to encourage reduction in paper use.

Targets • Achieved a 2.8% reduction in copy paper used per FTE towards our target of 5% per annum (from 18.1 reams/FTE to 17.6 reams/FTE).

Explanatory Notes • Calculated using the FTE figure of 1048 as at 30 June 2009 and 1077.2 as at 30 June 2010. • The Triotec paper purchased by the department changed its recycled content from 50% to 30% in May 2008. The manufacturer of this paper did not make the government supplier of paper aware of this change until recently and this change was not confirmed by the supplier to the department until July 2010. Data reported in previous annual reports reflects the 50% recycled content, the data above recalculates previously reported data using the actual recycled content. 126 Annual Report 2009-10

Water

Indicator 2009-10 2008-09

Total units of metered water consumed by usage types (kilolitres) 11,744 11,082 Units of metered water consumed in offices per FTE (kilolitres/FTE) 11.9 10.57 (11.00 1) Units of metered water consumed in offices per unit of office area (kilolitres/m 2) 0.59 0.56

Achievements and actions undertaken • Continued behaviour change program to promote water saving behaviour. • Continued to monitor water usage and report back to staff. 1 Comparable 2008-09 ﬁgures provided using revised 2009-10 data collection and methodology according to DTF Reporting Standard FRD24C

Targets • The target to reduce water consumption by 5 per cent on 2008-09 consumption (10.1 kL/FTE) was not met. This data includes the water consumption as a result of a ﬂood crisis spilling over 1,800 kilolitres at 1 Spring Street.

Explanatory Notes • In 2009-10, office water use is reported for seven major office locations at 1 Spring Street, 55 Collins Street, 8 Nicholson Street, Bendigo, Geelong, Traralgon and Wangaratta. • In 2008-09, data was also reported for an office in Ballarat. Since then, new office space has been occupied in Ballarat for which data is currently unavailable. • In 2009-10, only the FTEs present at the sites reported on were included in calculations. In previous years, the total DPCD FTE figure was used. This improvement in methodology makes direct comparison difficult.

Transport Staff Travel Modes

Indicator 2009-10 2008-09 Percentage of employees regularly (>75 per cent of work attendance days) using public transport, cycling, walking, or car pooling to and from work or working from home, by locality type Whole of DPCD (%) 86 87 CBD (%) 100 83.7 Metropolitan (%) 93 2.1 Regional (%) 83 1.4

Achievements and actions undertaken • Staff travel survey conducted to identify the modes of transport used by staff to travel to and from work. The survey showed staff continued to use sustainable modes of travel to get to and from work in 2010, with 86 per cent of staff walking, cycling or using public transport. Over 90 per cent of CBD and metropolitan staff and 83 per cent of regional staff consistently use sustainable modes of travel to get to work. • TravelSmart maps distributed to encourage staff to walk, cycle and use public transport. • Ballarat ofﬁce relocated to be in close proximity to train station.

Explanatory Notes • The survey was conducted in May 2010 and 348 (or 32%) staff responded. This data was calculated using the FTE ﬁgure of 1077.2 as at 30 June 2010. • The difference in CBD, metropolitan and regional percentage between 2008-09 and 2009-10 is due to a change in calculation methodology. For 2008-09, the percentage by locality type indicates the proportion of staff that use sustainable modes of transport based on the whole organisation. For 2009-10, the percentage indicates the proportion of staff that use sustainable modes of transport based on the staff numbers of that locality. 127 Annual Report 2009-10

Vehicle Fleet

Operational vehicles Indicator 2009-10 2008-09

Total energy consumption by vehicles (MJ) 9,513,094 7,580,189 Total vehicle travel associated with entity operations (km) 3,172,454 2,602,636

Total greenhouse gas emissions from vehicle ﬂeet (t CO 2 e) 707 551

Greenhouse gas emissions from vehicle ﬂeet per 1,000km travelled (t CO 2 e) 0.22

Operational vehicles (DPCD Fleet at 30 June 2010) segmented by vehicle type Indicator 6 Cylinder 4 Cylinder Hybrids Vehicles Vehicles excluding Hybrids

Total energy consumption by vehicles (MJ) 311,3612 2,941,428 906,129 Total vehicle travel associated with entity operations (km) 729,960 955,980 713,614

Total greenhouse gas emissions from vehicle ﬂeet (t CO 2 e) 229 220 68 Greenhouse gas emissions from vehicle ﬂeet per 1,000km

travelled (t CO 2 e) 0.31 0.23 0.10

Fleet Composition Indicator 2009-10 2008-09

Total vehicles 150 100% 156 100% 4 cylinder (including hybrid vehicles) 106 71% 96 62% 6 cylinder 44 29% – – 4 cylinder (excluding hybrid vehicles) 61 41% – – Hybrid vehicles 45 30% – –

Achievements and actions undertaken • Continued to increase the percentage of low emission vehicles (4 cylinder and hybrid) in the vehicle pool. Seventy per cent of vehicle travel is undertaken in low emission four-cylinder or hybrid vehicles. This exceeds the Victorian Government target of 50 per cent by July 2010.

Targets • The target to reduce total energy consumption (MJ) by 5% on 2008-09 ﬁgures was not achieved. This data includes the energy consumption as a result of travel towards DPCD’s major initiative to support the 2009 Bushﬁre Rebuilding Program.

Explanatory Notes • Energy consumption, distance travelled and related greenhouse gas emissions are reported for DPCD passenger vehicle use, including all passenger vehicles in the DPCD operated ﬂeet and DPCD usage of Vic Fleet government pool vehicles. • Data was obtained from fuel purchase records, lease data for vehicles and Vic Fleet. • It should be noted that although every effort to obtain accurate vehicle travel data is taken, log books and travel data is often not complete. 128 Annual Report 2009-10

Air Travel

Indicator 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 Total distance travelled by aeroplane (km) 1,342,310 1,740,361 1,525,285*

Explanatory Notes • DPCD staff air travel (domestic and international) and associated greenhouse gas emissions are reported on using data received from the government travel agents, Qantas Business Travel and FCm Travel Solutions.

Greenhouse gas emissions

Indicator 2009-10 2008-09

Total greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy use (t CO 2 e)* 1,304 1,951

Total greenhouse gas emissions associated with vehicle ﬂeet (t CO 2 e) 707 551

Total greenhouse gas emissions associated with air travel (t CO 2 e) 565 538

Total greenhouse gas emissions associated with waste production (t CO 2 e) 10 10

Greenhouse gas emissions offsets purchased (t CO 2 e) Refer to Refer to Explanatory Explanatory Notes Notes

* The total greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy use (t CO2 e) takes into account the purchase of Green Power. In 2009-10 a signiﬁcant increase in Green Power was purchased.

Actions undertaken • Actions undertaken to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy use, vehicle ﬂeet, air travel and waste have been detailed in the previous sections.

Explanatory Notes • In line with the Victorian Government’s commitment in Our Environment, Our Future 2006 to offset the Victorian Government’s passenger vehicle fleet emissions, the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) will purchase offsets equivalent to DPCD’s passenger vehicle emissions for the 2009-10 financial year. This purchase of offsets will be done in arrears. • For the 2009-10 financial year, 707 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions generated by DPCD’s passenger vehicles will be included in the total offset purchase by DSE. 129 Annual Report 2009-10

Sustainable Procurement

DPCD actively promotes the purchase of stationery products containing recycled materials. This year, 36 per cent of stationery purchased contained recycled content.

DPCD also incorporates environmental consideration into the decision-making process in relation to the procurement of office accommodation and fit-out, IT equipment and vehicle fleet. The department meets or exceeds minimum energy and water efficiency standards when purchasing new appliances and recycles office furniture whenever possible.

Future Actions • Improve the collection of environmental data to identify further opportunities to improve resource efficiency • Review DPCD’s procurement guidelines for sustainable purchasing • Continue to change the profile of the Department’s vehicle fleet to include 32 new hybrid vehicles (increasing the number of hybrid vehicles to 48 per cent of the total fleet) • Continue to participate in the ‘Taking Responsibility’ program to drive behaviour change and improve staff awareness about environmental initiatives, procedures and performance • Develop and implement a Green ICT action plan to achieve the standards set out in the WoVG Green ICT policy.

APPENDIX 5 Implementation of the Victorian Industry Participation Policy

In October 2003, the Victorian Parliament passed the Victorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 which requires public bodies and departments to report on the implementation of the Victorian Industry Participation Policy (VIPP). Departments and public bodies are required to apply VIPP in all tenders over $3 million in metropolitan Melbourne and $1 million in regional Victoria.

Details of contracts commenced and completed in 2009-10 to which the VIPP applied are as follows:

Total Value of Location Statement of total VIPP Contracts ($) (Regional/ commitments/outcomes Metropolitan?)

Community Facilities Unique 1 million Regional 41% of local content has been Initiatives (commenced) committed. Skill/technology transfer commitments are currently under development.

Skilled Stadium Stage 23 million Regional 92% of local content was achieved 2 - Premiership Stand against a target of 78% committed. Redevelopment (completed) Skill/technology transfer outcomes achieved include on-the-job training, skill development and experience provided as a result of involvement in the project. Skills were also transferred to subcontractors.

For further information, please refer to the VIPP Annual Report on the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development’s website: http://www.diird.vic.gov.au/diird-strategies-and-initiatives/victorian-industry-participation-policy 130 Annual Report 2009-10

APPENDIX 6 Consultancies

Consultancies under $100,000 The department did not engage any consultancies in 2009-10 where the cost of the engagement was under $100,000 (exclusive of GST).

Consultancies over $100,000 The department engaged in one consultancy in excess of $100,000.

($ thousand) Consultant Purpose of Start End Total Expenditure Future consultancy date date approved 2009-10 expenditure project fee (excluding (excluding (excluding GST) GST) GST)

Ernst & Young Human resources 28 Sep 1 Apr 120 120 nil and ﬁnance shared 2009 2010 services review

APPENDIX 7 Disclosure Of Major Contracts

The Department of Planning and Community Development did not enter into any major contracts valued at $10 million or more during the year ended 30 June 2010. 131 Annual Report 2009-10

APPENDIX 8 Freedom of Information

Victoria’s Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) Freedom of information statistics 2009–10 gives members of the public the right to apply for access to documents held by Ministers, Victorian Government Total FOI FOI FOI FOI departments, local councils, public hospitals, statutory requests requests requests requests authorities and most semi-government agencies. from MPs from other media The FOI Act allows people to apply for access to all documents held by an agency. Documents include, but 95 24 16 55 are not limited to: paper and electronic documents, maps, tapes and graphs. Total Internal Reviews Total VCAT Reviews The two main categories of information normally requested under the FOI Act include individuals asking for their 8 6 personal documents and documents relating to the activities of government.

The FOI Act outlines general categories of information Making a Freedom of Information request that are exempt. This includes information relating to the personal affairs of third parties, information provided in A request must be made in writing and should confidence, information that if released might endanger the be addressed to: lives or physical safely of individuals, cabinet documents, commercial-in-confidence information and internal working FOI Manager documents, the release of which would be contrary to the Department of Planning and Community Development public interest. GPO 2392V Melbourne VIC 3001 Decisions are made under the FOI Act by the Secretary of the department, or in line with arrangements made by Requests can also be lodged online at: the Secretary as required under sections 26 and 51 of www.foi.vic.gov.au the FOI Act. Telephone enquiries can be made on Applicants are to be notified of decisions as soon as (03) 9208 3112 practicable, but not later than 45 days after the day on which the request was received. An FOI request must be specific enough to allow an agency to identify documents considered relevant to It should be noted that certain documents are destroyed a request. Where the terms of a request are vague, or transferred to the Public Record Office Victoria in assistance will be provided to applicants to help determine accordance with the Public Records Act 1973. the type of documentation being sought.

During the ﬁnancial year 2009–10 FOI requests were subject to a $23.40 application fee. The fee may be waived in cases where payment would cause an applicant ﬁnancial hardship. Where an applicant seeks a waiver of the fee, the request should indicate the grounds on which a waiver is being sought (for example, low income, or holder of a Commonwealth Health Care Card). As of 1 July 2010, and in line with the Monetary Units Act 2004, the application fee increased to $23.90. 132 Annual Report 2009-10

Under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act For assistance with navigating Planning Scheme 1982 and the Freedom of Information (Access Charges) Amendments Online or general planning enquiries, Regulations 2004 , access charges are applicable to please contact Information Victoria on 1300 366 356 FOI requests. The charges relate to search time and (local call cost). photocopying. A summary of the charges are as follows: For more detailed information about planning scheme Search fees $20.00 per hour or part thereof amendments, please contact the relevant DPCD regional office or email [email protected]. Copying Fees 20 cents per A4 size page for black and white photocopying The department also provides online services for access to planning information, forms and news. The Planning Other charges Reasonable costs incurred by Services Directory is a new directory of these services. – including the agency transcription and Heritage Victoria permit applications colour copying Heritage Victoria permit applications can be viewed online at www.heritage.vic.gov.au. Also on the website is the Victorian Heritage Database which is a fully searchable online database containing information about Victorian Where can you find out more about FOI? heritage places and precincts, including statements of To provide more assistance to FOI applicants, the significance, physical descriptions, historical information, Department of Justice provides general information about builder, architectural style, photographs and heritage making FOI requests on the FOI website. FOI annual overlay number. reports from 1998 onwards are also available at this website which is located at www.foi.vic.gov.au . Listings Heritage Victoria also has the following sites available: of all agencies where FOI requests can be directed are also provided, as are the contact details of the FOI Officer. Twitter http://twitter.com/heritagevic Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritage_victoria/sets/ A copy of the FOI Act and Regulations are available free of YouTube http://www.youtube.com/vicheritage charge at www.legislation.vic.gov.au The Information Victoria Bookshop Publicly available information The Victorian Government Directory , produced by Information is often available publicly, particularly on Information Victoria, details the legislation assigned and websites. Before making an FOI request, it is advisable to administered by Victorian Ministers. Decision-making verify whether the document or information you are seeking powers and other powers affecting members of the public to access is already available publicly, or for a fee. can be found in the legislation. The directory is available for purchase at the Information Victoria Bookshop. The DPCD website www.dpcd.vic.gov.au provides information regarding all workgroups and business units The Information Victoria Bookshop is a one-stop of the department. The majority of the department’s shop for Victorian Government and federal legislation, publications are published directly onto the website. legal kits, Australian Bureau of Statistics data and annual reports. The bookshop also stocks a variety Planning of books, posters and a large selection of maps and The department is responsible for land-use planning other government publications. and environment assessment in Victoria. This includes managing the regulatory framework and providing advice For further information call 1300 366 356 (local call cost) on planning policy, urban design and strategic planning, as or visit the website at www.bookshop.vic.gov.au well as information on land development and forecasting. The Alick Jackomos Library There is an extensive amount of information available Alick Jackomos (1924–99) was a friend of and advocate on the department’s website. All approved planning for Aboriginal people all his working life. In addition he scheme amendments can be viewed at Planning Scheme was an author, raconteur, genealogist and collector of Amendments Online. stories and memorabilia. On 20 August 1999, in the presence of Alick’s family and friends, Aboriginal Affairs Victoria’s Resource Centre was renamed the Alick Jackomos Library. More information about the library can be found at www.aboriginalaffairs.vic.gov.au. Appointments to access the library can be made by telephoning (03) 9208 3272. 133 Annual Report 2009-10

APPENDIX 9 APPENDIX 10 Compliance with Building Act 1993 National Competition Policy

Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) owns and/or controls In 1995, all Australian Governments (Federal, State and ﬁve recreation camps across Victoria. The SRV camps are Territory) agreed to review and, where appropriate, reform operated on a long term lease arrangement with the Young all existing legislative restrictions on competition. Mens Christian Association. Each camp site is comprised of a number of buildings, as outlined in the following table: Under National Competition Policy, the guiding legislative principle is that legislation, including future legislative Site No of Buildings proposals, should not restrict competition unless it can be on site demonstrated that the:

Anglesea Recreation Camp 10 • Beneﬁts of the restriction to the community as a whole outweigh the costs Camp Manyung 23 • Objectives of the legislation can only be achieved by Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre 10 restricting competition.

Lady Northcote Recreation Camp 18 The department continues to comply with the requirements Mount Evelyn Recreation Camp 5 of the National Competition Policy.

All buildings conform to the building standards applicable at the time of their construction and/or subsequent signiﬁcant renovation. Certiﬁcates of Final Inspection/ Occupancy Permits have been issued for all major works undertaken during the year.

The condition of the buildings is reviewed annually by an independent person and a report prepared detailing any rectiﬁcation and maintenance works that are required to maintain the buildings to the standard appropriate for their ongoing use.

During the year the department also completed an annual essential safety measures report to comply with the Building Act 1993 (Building Regulations 2006) Regulations 1209 & 1215 for the camps. In addition, the Asbestos Management Plan was also updated for all sites. 134 Annual Report 2009-10

APPENDIX 11 Compliance with Whistleblower’s Protection Act 2001

2009-10 2008-09 Number Number The number and types of disclosures made to public bodies during the year:

Public interest disclosures Nil Nil Protected disclosures Nil Nil Disclosures referred during the year by the department to the Ombudsman for determination as to whether they are public interest disclosures Nil Nil Disclosed matters referred to the department by the Ombudsman for investigation Nil Nil Disclosures referred by the department to the Ombudsman for investigation Nil Nil Investigations taken over from the department by the Ombudsman Nil Nil Requests made by a whistleblower to the Ombudsman to take over an investigation by the department Nil Nil Disclosed matters that the department has declined to investigate Nil Nil Disclosed matters that were substantiated upon investigation and the action taken on completion of the investigation Nil Nil Recommendations made by the Ombudsman that relate to the department Nil Nil

To view the full procedure for making disclosures visit www.dpcd.vic.gov.au 135 Annual Report 2009-10

APPENDIX 12 Compliance with Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006

Under Section 192 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 , the Secretary must report on the operation of the Act including:

• The exercise and performance by inspectors of their powers, functions and duties under the Act • Any complaints received in relation to inspectors • Action taken to address those complaints.

The Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 establishes the role of inspectors and makes provision for the appointment of inspectors. The key functions to be carried out by an inspector include: • Monitoring compliance with the Act • Investigating suspected offences against the Act • Directing the conduct of a cultural heritage audit to assess the impact of an activity on Aboriginal cultural heritage • Issuing and delivering stop orders without formal approval if there are reasonable grounds for believing that Aboriginal cultural heritage is under threat from an activity.

There are 11 inspectors, three of whom are Indigenous, currently authorised under the Act. All are government employees who have successfully completed inspector training and have received ongoing training in relation to the operation of the Act.

In 2009-10 inspectors exercised their powers, functions and duties as set out below:

Section Function/Power Exercised 35 Forfeiture of an Aboriginal object This function was exercised in relation to an offence under Section 34(1) of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 . The matter was resolved in a plea to a charge of selling an Aboriginal object without a permit. The defendant was convicted and ﬁned $1000 with statutory costs. An application for forfeiture of the object under Section 35 was also granted with an order that efforts should be made to repatriate the object to the traditional owners.

159(a) Monitoring compliance with the Act 79 onsite meetings or inspections were carried out to monitor compliance with the Act.

159(b) Investigation of suspected offences 27 investigations were carried out or are ongoing. against the Act

159(c) Directing the conduct of cultural No cultural heritage audits were required. heritage audits

159(d) Issuing and delivering stop orders No stop orders were required.

159(e) Reporting to the Secretary No reports were required.

166 Power to enter land or premises Land or premises were entered with the consent of the occupier with the consent of the occupier on 14 occasions.

168 Power to enter land or premises Land or premises open to the public were entered on 13 occasions. open to the public 136 Annual Report 2009-10

Section Function/Power Exercised 169 Power to enter land or premises No cultural heritage audits were required. for a cultural heritage audit

170 Power to search upon entry Search powers on entering land open to the public or with the consent of the occupier were exercised on 27 occasions.

171 Seizure powers on entry without Seizure powers on entering land open to the public or with the search warrant consent of the occupier were exercised on one occasion.

172 Seizure power without consent Seizure without consent was not required.

173 Search warrants No search warrants were applied for.

178 Return of seized things An Aboriginal breastplate seized without consent in 2008-09 was returned after investigation conﬁrmed that it was a facsimile and not an Aboriginal object.

180 Require the giving of name and Not required. address

181 Require the giving of assistance Not required. and information

182 Taking afﬁdavits No afﬁdavits were taken.

183 Report to be given about entry One report was provided. No other reports were required as occupiers were present in all other instances where land or premises were entered with the consent of the occupier.

Complaints in Relation to Inspectors

There have been no complaints received in relation to inspectors. 137 Annual Report 2009-10

APPENDIX 13 Compliance with Local Government Act 1989

Annual Reports 2008-09

Councils and regional library corporations are required to submit annual reports within three months of the end of the ﬁnancial year or such longer period as the Minister for Local Government may permit in a particular case pursuant to the Local Government Act 1989 .

Sections 131(9) and 196(7) of the Act require the Minister for Local Government to report any council or regional library’s failure to submit its annual report within the time allowed.

Councils and regional libraries that were late in submitting their Annual Reports for 2008-09 were:

Councils Regional Libraries

Mildura Rural City Council Central Highlands Yarriambiack Shire Council Goulburn Valley

Budgets 2009-10

Sections 130(6) and 196(7) of the Act require the Minister for Local Government to report any council or regional library’s failure to submit its adopted budget within the time allowed.

Councils and regional libraries that were late in submitting their adopted budgets for 2009-10 were:

Councils Regional Libraries

Ararat Rural City Council Nil Buloke Shire Council Moonee Valley City Council Wangaratta Rural City Council Warrnambool City Council West Wimmera Shire Council Wodonga Rural City Council 138 Annual Report 2009-10 139 Annual Report 2009-10 140 Annual Report 2009-10

DPCD CONTACTS

Metropolitan Melbourne Regional Contacts Alan Freitag, 1 Spring Street Manager Planning and Development Regional Services Melbourne 3000 71 Hotham Street Julian Hill, Executive Director Traralgon 3844 Level 13, 1 Spring Street 8 Nicholson Street Telephone: (03) 5172 2530 Melbourne 3000 East Melbourne 3002 Facsimile: (03) 5172 2100 Telephone: (03) 9208 3681 Facsimile: (03) 9208 3646 Telephone: (03) 9208 3333 Grampians/Barwon South Web: www.dpcd.vic.gov.au West Region Metropolitan Melbourne Keith Jackson, Regional Director, Arden Joseph, Regional Director Planning and Local Grampians & Barwon South West Level 13, 1 Spring Street Government 111 Armstrong Street North Melbourne 3000 Deputy Secretary Ballarat 3350 Telephone: (03) 9208 3427 Prue Digby Telephone: (03) 5327 2828 Facsimile: (03) 9208 3646 Facsimile: (03) 5327 2830 Community Development Eastern Metropolitan Regional Team Deputy Secretary Barwon South West Jenny Newcombe, Sue Jaquinot Regional Team Acting Community Engagement Manager Kerri Erler, Level 2, 30 Prospect Street Sport and Recreation Victoria Community Engagement Manager Box Hill 3128 The Respect Agenda 6-8 Moorabool Street Telephone: (03) 9296 4670 Deputy Secretary Geelong 3220 Facsimile: (03) 9296 4618 Peter Hertan Telephone: (03) 5215 6000 Facsimile: (03) 5215 6099 Northwest Regional Team Strategic Policy, Research Melissa D’Agostino, and Forecasting Kim McGough, Manager, Community Engagement Manager Executive Director Planning and Development Level 11, 1 Spring Street Alison McClelland Level 4, State Govt Ofﬁces, Melbourne 3000 Cnr Fenwick & Little Malop Sts Telephone: (03) 9208 3509 People and Community Geelong 3220 Facsimile: (03) 9208 3545 Advocacy Telephone: (03) 5226 4001 Deputy Secretary Facsimile: (03) 5226 4011 Southern Metropolitan Regional Team Terry Healy Jacinta Lucas, Steve Myers, Planning Coordinator Community Engagement Manager Corporate, Organisational – South West Sector Level 11, 1 Spring Street Development and Level 1, 25 Leibig Street Melbourne 3000 Communications Warrnambool 3280 Telephone: (03) 9208 3231 Deputy Secretary Telephone: (03) 5562 3291 Facsimile: (03) 9208 3646 Louise Hill Facsimile: (03) 5562 3094

Gippsland Region Grampians Regional Team Julie Hocking, Regional Director Jason Taylor, 33 Breed Street Manager Planning & Development Traralgon 3844 111 Armstrong Street North Telephone: (03) 5174 7308 Ballarat 3350 Facsimile: (03) 5175 0324 Telephone: (03) 5327 2844 Facsimile: (03) 5327 2830 Gippsland Regional Team Sharon Dyt, Peter Rademaker, Community Engagement Manager Community Engagement Manager 33 Breed Street 111 Armstrong Street North Traralgon 3844 Ballarat 3350 Telephone: (03) 5174 7308 Telephone: (03) 5327 2824 Facsimile: (03) 5175 0324 Facsimile: (03) 5327 2830 141 Annual Report 2009-10 disclosure index

Legislation Requirement Page Ministerial Directions Report of Operations – FRD Guidance Charter and Purpose FRD 22B Manner of establishment and the relevant Ministers 10, 14 FRD 22B Objectives, functions, powers and duties 14, 15 FRD 22B Nature and range of services provided 18 - 21 Management and Structure FRD 22B Organisational structure 12 -15

Financial and other Information FRD 8B Budget portfolio outcomes 110 FRD 10 Disclosure index 141 - 142 FRD 12A Disclosure of major contracts 130 FRD 15B Executive officer disclosures 119 FRD 22B, SD 4.2(k) Operational and budgetary objectives and performance against objectives 23 - 56 FRD 22B Employment and conduct principles 122 FRD 22B Occupational health and safety policy 120 - 122 FRD 22B Summary of financial results for the year 57 - 58 FRD 22B Significant changes in financial position during the year 57 - 58 FRD 22B Major changes or factors affecting performance 57 - 58 FRD 22B Subsequent events 106 FRD 22B Application and operation of Freedom of Information Act 131 - 132 FRD 22B Compliance with building and maintenance provisions of Building Act 1993 133 FRD 22B Statement on National Competition Policy 133 FRD 22B Application and operation of the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 134 FRD 22B Details of consultancies over $100,000 130 FRD 22B Details of consultancies under $100,000 130 FRD 22B Statement of availability of other information 139 FRD 24C Reporting of office-based environmental impacts 123 - 129 FRD 25 Victorian Industry Participation Policy disclosures 129 FRD 22B, 29 Workforce data disclosures 117 - 120 SD 4.5.5 Risk management compliance attestation 116 SD 4.2(g) General information requirements 3 SD 4.2(j) Sign-off requirements 5, 107 142 Annual Report 2009-10

Legislation Requirement Page Ministerial Directions Report of Operations – FRD Guidance Financial statements required under Part 7 of the FMA SD4.2(a) Statement of changes in equity 62. 112 SD4.2(b) Operating statement 60, 110 SD4.2(b) Balance Sheet 61, 111 SD4.2(b) Cash flow statement 63, 113 Other Requirements under Standing Direction 4.2 SD4.2(a) Compliance with Australian accounting standards and other authoritative pronouncements 65 SD4.2(a) Statement of Compliance 107 SD4.2(d) Rounding of amounts 74 SD4.2(c) Accountable officer’s declaration 107 Other Disclosures as required by FRDs in notes to the financial statements FRD 9A Departmental disclosure of administrated assets and liabilities 86 FRD 13 Disclosure of parliamentary appropriations 102 FRD 21A Responsible person and executive officer disclosures 104 FRD 102 Inventories 86 FRD 103D Non-current physical assets 86 FRD 104 Foreign currency 98 FRD 106 Impairment of assets 70 FRD 109 Intangible assets 89 FRD 110 Cash flow statements 63, 113 FRD 112A Defined benefit superannuation 68 FRD 114A Financial Instruments- General government entities and public non-financial corporations 74, 95 FRD 119 Contributions by owners 73

Legislation Freedom of Information Act 1982 131 - 132 Building Act 1983 133 Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 134 Victorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 129 Financial Management Act 1994 107 Multicultural Victoria Act 2004 22 - 23 Disability Act 2006 22 Local Government Act 1989 135 - 136 Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 137 144 Annual Report 2009-10